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Volume 4 Issue 8 • October 2013

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Serving Jefferson, Orange & Hardin Counties, Texas

KICK CANCER TO CURBPink Carts raise awareness

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BEST U.S. WEEKLY Examiner, staff win awards

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DAN RATHERLecture at LSC-PA on Oct. 22

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ECONOMIST 9

OIL & GAS WRAP 8

THE LAMARS 11

THE ARTS 18

FOR THE RECORD 38

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Coburn Supply, a company that started out selling plumbing fixtures in Beau-mont in 1934, was named the 2013 win-ner of the prestigious Spindletop Award by the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. The award presentation will be at the Chamber’s annual meeting Oct. 17 at the Julie Rogers Theatre, a gala event that also features the passing of the torch from outgoing Chairman Robert Turner to incoming Chairman Chuck Kalken-brenner. The evening will conclude with a concert by Lost Bayou Ramblers, a

Grammy-nominated Cajun rock band from Pilette, La., and Austin.

The star of the evening will be Co-burn Supply, which grew far beyond the

plumbing fixture business to service heating and air conditioning, mechani-cal, municipal and utility, and general contractors,

as well as homebuilders and re-modelers through 51 locations in Texas, Louisi-ana, Mississippi and Tennessee.

The business was founded by New Orleans-born entrepreneur Albert Co-burn, a man who saw opportunity and

went after it with nerve, imagination and persuasiveness. He believed in fair play, hard work, and reward for a job well done. Most of all, Coburn had a strong commitment to his family and his faith. This would be the biggest influence on not only his career, but on the lives of those who have come to work at Coburn Supply Company.

In 1936, Albert Coburn’s nephew, Ar-thur J. Maloney, moved from New Or-leans to Beaumont to work for Coburn Supply. The family tradition continues today in the third generation. Albert’s

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CHINESE COTTON Aggie economist sees price threat in overseas stockpile

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Spindletop Award goes to Coburn’sPresentation at Greater Beaumont Chamber’s Annual Meeting

by james shannonbusiness journal

The Exxpress Mart nearing comple-tion at the corner of College Street and Major Drive is a 10,000 square-foot be-hemoth, equal parts convenience store, gas station and truck stop with a Mc-Donald’s restaurant thrown in for good measure. It is also a retail location where many of the latest industry trends and innovations will be implemented. One factor is the new store’s sheer size – it is four times larger than the average con-venience store.

“It is our largest store to date,” said Megan Watkins, spokesperson for Tri-Con Inc., which operates under the ExxpressMart banner. “This will be our 15th store. We are entering the con-struction phase in Silsbee; that will be number 16.”

These stores are strategically locat-ed around Jefferson, Hardin, Orange

and Tyler counties. Each sells gasoline branded to a particular manufacturer; fuels from Exxon, Mobil, Chevron, and Texaco are dispensed at various Exx-press Mart locations. Watkins said an-other 45 to 50 stores in the region are also serviced by TriCon fuel trucks with the company providing sig-nage, design elements and even uniforms to enable the small stores to comply with the image requirements of the oil and gas companies.

It is appropriate that the in-dustry remains tied to the automobile since the convenience store is a product of post-World War II era when Ameri-cans increasingly took to the road. While there had always been small stores that served a particular block or neighbor-hood, the convenience store arose to ac-commodate a more mobile populace.

At the end of 2012, there were 149,220 convenience stores in the U.S., a 0.7 per-

cent increase. Of that number, 123,289 convenience stores sell gasoline. These retailers sell an estimated 80 percent of all the fuel purchased in the country.

“Gas is the most popular product sold in convenience stores, but the margins

are very small,” said Don Longo, editor of Con-venience Store News, a trade industry publi-

cation. “Stores typically retain only 5 percent of the rev-

enue from gas sales while the mar-gin on everything else they sell is over 26 percent. Gas sales may drive traffic into their store, but they make their real money on the other merchandise.”

In an interview with the Business Journal, Longo said expanded food ser-vice is the hottest industry trend with convenience store operators trying to figure out how to capture more of the dollars that Americans spend on food

Roadside RetailGiant Exxpress Mart store anticipates industry trends

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Wednesday, Oct. 2, Tyco Fire Protection Prod-ucts (TFPP) held a grand opening celebra-tion for its new Williams Fire & Hazard Control (WF&HC) facility, lo-cated in Port Arthur.

Strategically posi-tioned in the heart of the oil and gas industry’s Golden Triangle, the fa-cility includes a testing area, a training and edu-cation center, and dedi-cated research and devel-opment, engineering and product manufacturing.

“Our Williams Fire & Hazard Control solu-tion is a critical compo-nent of our operations, and builds on decades of leadership in fire protec-tion for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry,” said Colleen Repplier, president, Tyco Fire Pro-tection Products. “The legacy that our WF&HC team continues to build here supports our leader-ship in research, product development, education-al services and emergen-cy response.”

The Port Arthur facility is home to an elite team of WF&HC industrial emergency firefighters. Core to the site’s opera-tions is the engineering, production and testing of WF&HC’s industry-leading large volume supply and delivery fire protection equipment.

A high-tech classroom is utilized for year-round

continuing education and accredited fire protection curricula that focuses on response tactics, equip-ment operations and command logistics, with hands-on training and demonstrations at the flow manifold and water monitor located onsite.

Tyco executives and Port Arthur local officials are pictured here conduct-ing a ribbon-cutting cer-emony to commemorate the day (pictured from far left): Cathy Swear-ingen, longest tenured WF&HC employee at 35 years; John Magura, vice president, Operations – Americas, TFPP; George Oliver, CEO, Tyco; Delo-ris “Bobbie” Prince, May-

or of Port Arthur; Steve Grisko, general manager, Packaged & Industrial Solutions, TFPP; Colleen

Repplier, president, Tyco Fire Protection Products, Robert Adams, plant manager, WF&HC; and

Cressy McCauley, lon-gest tenured employee in manufacturing at 25 years. n

Tyco dedicates 70,000 sq. ft. facilityWilliams Fire & Hazard Control expands in Port Arthur

CB&I announced it has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $50 million by Sunoco Partners Mar-keting and Termi-nals LP. CB&I will provide en-gineering, pro-curement, con-struction and pre-commissioning for two large low-temperature liquefied propane and butane

tanks for Sunoco Logistics’ Mariner South project in Ned-

erland, Texas.“This award builds on CB&I’s proven

capabilities in the engineering and construction of low-temperature

tanks for major projects,” said Luke

Scorsone, president of CB&I’s Fabrication Services operating

group. “Our experience, client offerings and vast resources position CB&I to support current and future propane and butane infra-structure projects in the liquefied pe-troleum gas industry.”

CB&I is the most complete energy infrastructure focused company in the world and a major provider of government

services. Drawing upon more than a century of experience and the expertise of approxi-

mately 50,000 employ-ees, CB&I pro-

vides reliable solutions while

maintaining a re-lentless focus on safety and an un-

compromising standard of quality. For more information, visit www.cbi.com. n

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prepared and consumed out-side the home.

“They see food service as key to their future profits,” he said. The new Exxpress Mart is a case in point, with a large central checkout station with food and beverage stations on one side and vast coolers on the other.

One new item is a fresh milkshake machine from a manufacturer named F’real where real ice cream and milk are combined when you place your order and mixed on the spot. This provides the con-sumer with a fresh milkshake supposedly preferable to those sold by fast-food franchises with their machines dispens-ing frozen milkshake product. In this case, that fast-food franchise is McDonald’s, lo-cated under the same roof.

That restaurant is operated by the franchisee who has the other McDonald’s in South-east Texas with TriCon ef-fectively serving as landlord. Watkins said the restaurant will employ 70 workers with the Exxpress Mart hiring 20 workers at that location, mak-ing the complex part of the so-lution in an area where the un-employment rate is still above the national average.

With more than $680 bil-lion in annual sales, the con-venience store industry is quite large, but it is very diverse. Overall, more than 58 percent of the convenience stores sell-ing fuel are single-store op-erators — more than 70,000 stores across the country. While the interests of these

small business operators vary somewhat from those of their larger competitors, there are also many common elements.

Concerns about credit and debit card fees are endemic. After a 21.6 percent increase in convenience store industry card fees in 2010, they jumped 23.3 percent in 2011 to a record $11 billion. Despite claims of good intentions among lawmakers who push legislation designed to be more consumer friendly, the big banks typically have an army of lawyers and lobbyists that render the final outcome in muddy tones – hence the rising fees in recent years. To-tal credit and debit card fees surpassed overall convenience-store industry profits for the sixth consecutive year. Credit card fees are the second-largest expense at the store level. Only labor costs are more.

The industry is also being restructured in other ways. Last month, CST Brands Inc. celebrated its 100th day as a public company, following its May 1 spinoff from Valero Energy Corp. After years of

taking a back seat within the much larger Valero, it appears that Corner Store is ready to step out into the spotlight on its own.

CST Brands is the parent company of Corner Store con-venience stores, which operates approximately 1,900 conve-nience stores and gas stations, including 1,034 Corner Store locations in the U.S. They are currently building new 4,500- to 5,500-square-foot stores. The larger locations give them more space for more product, and the layouts are designed to drive customers to increase purchases.

None of this is left to chance. While convenience stores have offered fresh, prepared foods for years, it is only over the

last decade that the trend has accelerated. The result is that convenience stores have con-tinued to evolve from gas sta-tions that happen to sell food, to food retailers that happen to sell gas.

Facts and trends about the top in-store merchandise cat-egories and services of the convenience and petroleum re-tailing industry reinforce this perception.

Beer sales: Nearly 80 percent of convenience stores sell beer, accounting for more than 30 percent of all beer purchased in the United States.

Candy sales: Candy is a high-impulse item in conve-nience stores. In fact, many shoppers (49 percent) report that their candy purchases

were unplanned, according to global research firm Envirosell.

Coffee sales: More than three out of four adult Ameri-cans say that they drink coffee either daily or regularly, ac-cording to the National Coffee Association, and convenience stores are one of the preferred destinations for coffee drink-ers. Consumers stop to buy coffee more than they fill up their cars, providing conve-nience stores with a great op-portunity to build loyalty and repeat sales.Cult of the Beaver

Then there’s Bucc-ees, a 26-store chain that is the brainchild of Lake Jackson

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Fuel City tacos (above) and the Exxpress Mart milk shake machine (right) that promises to rival those in fast food restaurants everywhere.


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entrepreneur Arch “Beaver” Aplin. Over the past decade, his roadside lo-cations utilized ubiquitous billboards and T-shirts with a distinctive cartoon beaver to attract interstate travelers in Texas. Last year he opened a giant 67,000-square-foot Bucc-ees on Highway 71 in Bastrop that is 20 times the average convenience store size with 60 gas pumps, 80 soda dispensers, 31 cash registers, 23 fla-vors of fudge and entire aisles devoted to variet-ies of popcorn and beef jerky. But the real conversation piece is the bathroom, with 84 gleaming toilets, each with its own dispenser of hand sanitizer and shined at all hours by a small army of attendants.

“I wanted to build a facility that was bigger than need be,” Aplin told the New York Times. “But I have to ad-mit I’m a little nervous. Did I overdo

it this time?”Only time will tell. Aplin’s company

is privately held and releases no data on costs, revenues and profits – but the lo-cations appear well traveled, and those

T-shirts are everywhere.The Fuel City mega sta-tion in Dallas is also leg-

endary. It is a conve-nience store, taco stand, car wash, and beach-side hangout all rolled into one. There’s also a

swimming pool and real live longhorn steers in the

field behind the place, and the tacos were judged best in

the state by Texas Monthly magazine.Last December, they opened their

second location in Lufkin at the inter-section of Highway 59 and Highway 69. The location is three times the size of Dallas’ Fuel City and incorporates a truck stop and a full-size Denny’s res-taurant. It also has taco stand, this one four times bigger than Dallas’ with a

walk-up window and an inside seating area.

The 12,000 square-foot space has bathrooms that are three or four times the size of the bathrooms at the original

Fuel City. There aren’t any live longhorns at the Lufkin Fuel City, but they have metal, ornamental longhorns instead.

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The oft-renamed “gentlemen’s club” at 5900 College St. just north of In-terstate 10 is now Temptations/Beau-mont. Formerly known as the Tonga Club and later Jaguars, the club is now the local outpost of Rick’s Cabaret In-ternational Inc., a company that oper-ates 41 restaurants and clubs from New York to Los Angeles and reported revenue of $83.3 million in FY 2011.

“The new club gives us a great pres-ence in the major Golden Triangle in-dustrial area of the Texas Gulf Coast, and we expect that it will become an important destination for residents and visitors who know they’ll always have a great time at a Rick’s Cabaret establishment,” said the company’s re-gional manager, Joshua Brooks.

Rick’s Cabaret International Inc. de-scribed itself as “a hospitality company that is home to restaurants and upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals,” also

offering live entertain-ment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston,

Minneapolis, Indianap-olis and other cities are named “Rick’s Cabaret,” “XTC,” “Club Onyx” and “Tootsie’s Cabaret.” The company’s res-taurant division operates “Bombshells” and “Ricky Bobby Sports Saloon.”

Eric Langan is president and CEO of Rick’s Cabaret International Inc. Langan bought his first club with $40,000 he earned from the sale of his baseball card collection. n

‘Temptations’ in Beaumontby brandi haskett

business journal

At the break of dawn, bedraggled men and women can been seen half-awake dragging their load of last week’s gar-bage down their driveways before pick-ing up the newspaper and stumbling back into their homes for the day’s first round of coffee.

Those familiar, dingy green and blue trashcans line the city streets like no-ble little soldiers saluting you during the early commute. Wait! What was that? Did you spot a PINK one? Surely there has been a mistake, a colorful practical joke per-haps. They don’t actually make pink trashcans, right?

Indeed, wishful think-ers, they do! Patrons in 10 states across the nation, as well as British Columbia, Canada, are able to rejoice on trash day and proudly tote their hot pink bins down the drive for the world to see and admire. Waste Man-agement proudly distributes the Pink Carts around Beaumont and surround-ing areas, and they are readily available for purchase.

The “Pink Cart” movement was start-ed four years ago by the Cascade Cart Solutions Company of Grand Rapids, Mich. After coping with personal strug-gles from the loss of her own mother to breast cancer, Vice President Jo-Anne Perkins created the Pink Cart not only to raise money for cancer research, but also to help spread awareness.

One hundred percent of the funds raised are directed back to the local American Cancer Society chapters where Pink Carts are bought and used. As well as raising money, the Pink Carts really do get people talking about breast cancer!

According to their website, Pinkcart.com, “Awareness can be even more powerful in the fight against this dis-ease. Healthy lifestyles, regular breast-health screenings, early detection, knowledge, and access to treatment and support services mean the differ-ence between winning the battle and losing — and you can’t spread that in-formation without a conversation.”

Discussing the unusual color of your trashcan with passersby doesn’t just get tongues wagging about the cause; it also encourages people to do more research about this disease and speak with their doctors about any concerns. Now granted, not every person is ex-tremely eager to request a pink waste

bin. Men, in particular, might be a little uneasy with having anything consid-ered “girly” spotted in front of their homes. Perkins recognized this draw-back when her own husband was tell-ing her about a conflict involving his buddies at work and their wives over the “Pink Cart” ordeal.

“My husband thought it would upset me, but on the contrary, it was ex-actly what I hoped for.”

Perkins said. “Ordinar-ily, under what circum-stances would two male

engineers have a conver-sation in front of the mi-crowave over lunch about pink trash cans?” The lady has got a point. Whether you are talking about get-ting one, not getting one, how the neighbors just got

one, or even about what you read in an article from the last Business Jour-nal, these little pink cans will get you spreading the word one way or another!

Waste Management in Beaumont, right off of Cardinal Drive, distrib-utes the pink bins throughout our area. There are no worries about whether or not your trash will be picked up by your personal provider either. The pink buck-ets are approved by the city and other local pick-up services as an appropriate trash receptacle. Remember, if you are concerned with using this as a regular waste bin (or simply don’t want to get the beautiful color too dirty) you could always use it as a storage container for gardening supplies, sports equipment, tools, pet food, or firewood and char-coal. Although your trash collection fees would be the same if you replace one of your bins with this colorful cart, the price for being pink is a little higher than the ordinary trash can that you would buy from a retailer. However, this is no ordinary trashcan. In fact, at $94 a pop to own a pink cart, it really buys prestige among your neighbors (and envy from the nosy lady three doors down).

A portion of the proceeds from the Pink Carts is distributed to South-east Texas’ chapter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for the Ameri-can Cancer Society. More than 90,000 pink carts are rolling around on trash day nationwide, and with your help, the number will continue to grow. You can make a difference — you can help save lives.

What are you waiting for? Let’s turn curbsides pink and start a conversation!

For more information about how you can help kick cancer to the curb, call Waste Management at (409) 951-2925. n

Kick cancer to the curbPink Carts raise funds, spur conversation

Market Basket wants everyone to rid their medicine cabinets of old pre-scriptions. From Oct. 2 to Nov. 30, all Market Basket Pharmacy loca-tions will be collecting old prescrip-tion bottles and rewarding customers with a 10-cent voucher for each bot-tle collected.

Everyone is encour-aged to clean out their medicine cabinets, carefully discard outdated prescrip-tion medications in the safe, approved way, and bring the empty bottles, vials and containers to their neighborhood Market Basket Pharmacy.

Market Basket President, Skylar Thompson, said he hopes the contain-er round-up program will help make area homes safer.

“With old medicines around the house, children are at-risk of an acci-dental poisoning. Taking old medica-tions can also hurt adults, and some are even a source of drug diversion. We want to do our part to make the public aware of how dangerous it can be to keep unfinished, outdated medi-cine at home,” he said.

The voucher for each prescription

bottle dropped off at a Market Basket Pharmacy will be redeemable toward any Market Basket purchase at any Market Basket location. Old bottles can be turned in at any Market Bas-ket Pharmacy location: 6001 39th

St. in Groves; 421 S. Main in Lumber-

ton; 864 Magnolia in Port Neches; or 655 Lavaca, 3955 Phelan, or 5960 Highway 105

in Beaumont. To properly dispose of the drugs, customers are encouraged to follow the guidelines set forth by the Food and Drug Administration. n

Remove old prescription drugsMarket Basket pharmacies are paying the public to make their homes safer


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The National Newspaper Association’s 127th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix in September was a gathering of newspaper owners, publishers and senior staff who shared ideas and concerns about the state of the newspaper business.

More than 2,150 newspapers entered the Better Newspaper Contest. The Examiner was honored as the best weekly newspaper in the country with its first place award for General Excellence. The Exam-iner walked away with the first place in the Non-daily Division, circulation 10,000 or more. It was a high honor for the publication that calls itself “the independent voice of Southeast Texas.”

One judge said of The Examiner, “I want to read every issue of this paper!” while another observed, “Super headline writing … interesting stories. … Close attention to details. Awesome entertainment section.”

It was no accident the paper scored so high among their peers from around the U.S. as the ef-forts of three members of The Examiner staff were individually honored for their stories.

Staff writer Kevin King won First Place for Best Business Feature Sto-ry, Non-daily Division, for “Business is Brewing” about craft beer brewers in Southeast Texas. The story ran in a lav-ish spread in the Entertainment Guide and also appeared in all three editions of the Business Journal. One of the judges had especially high praise for King’s work, writing “Great article! Such attention to detail and every aspect of this busi-ness! Readers now know that beer is big business.”

Metro Editor Jennifer Johnson scored an Honorable Mention in the Best Busi-ness Story category, Non-daily Division, with a story on the area employment scene called “Jobs ... for some.”

Judges comments included, “This is a multi-dimen-sional story that digs into the details of the topic.”

These awards were for stories published in 2012.

Staff writer Sharon Brooks won Honorable Mention in the Best Feature Story, Non-daily Division category for her story “One veteran’s journey through the VA.” One judge

said, “Thank you for bringing this important information to the public’s attention! This is a very good story in a really tough category. Nice job!”

Finally, Kevin King was tapped again with an Hon-orable Mention for Best Environmental Story, Non-

daily Division for his piece on recy-cling titled “From Trash to Treasure.”

King, Johnson and Brooks, gradu-ates of Lamar University, are part of a talented group of reporters, editors, copy editors and graphic designers who labor intensively every week to produce a quality product.

“These are the men and women who make The Ex-aminer the best weekly newspaper in the country,” said Publisher and Editor Don Dodd. n

National recognition for The ExaminerPaper honored as best weekly newspaper in U.S.

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W&T Offshore, Inc. announced a discovery at the Troubadour exploration prospect in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The well is on Mississippi Canyon Block 699 in 7,273 feet of water and was drilled to a total depth of 19,510 feet. Reservoir and fluid measurement logs identified approximately 50 feet of net natural gas pay in a high-quality Miocene reservoir. W&T Offshore holds a 20 percent work-ing interest in this well, which is operated by Noble Energy Inc.

The Troubadour discovery is located near the No-ble Energy-operated Big Bend well at Mississippi Canyon 698, a November 2012 discovery. Discov-ered gross resources in Noble Energy’s Big Bend/Troubadour “Rio Grande” area are now estimated to be between 50 and 100 million barrels of oil equivalent, with 75 per-cent representing oil vol-umes. Important new in-formation resulting from this discovery indicates that oil recovery in the Rio Grande area could be more substantial than pre-viously predicted.

Tracy W. Krohn, W&T Offshore’s chairman and CEO, said, “Troubadour is another success in a series of offshore exploration wells in the deep-water Gulf of Mexico. This second discovery in the deep-water Rio Grande area helps to enhance project economics and has provided ad-ditional positive information about the quality of the reservoir. Initial project sanction is targeted by the end of this year, and first production is expected to-ward the end of 2015.”Huntsman to acquire Rockwood businesses

Huntsman Corporation and Rockwood Hold-ings announced they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Huntsman will acquire Rock-wood’s Performance Additives and Titanium Di-oxide (TiO2) businesses. Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman will pay approximately $1.1

billion in cash and assume unfunded pension liabili-ties estimated at $225 million as of June 30. The deal also calls for a public offering of the Huntsman and Rockwood combined Pigments businesses within two years of close.

“This acquisition provides a unique opportunity to unlock value within our Pigments business and builds on the strong improvements we have made to its competitiveness,” the companies said in a press re-lease. “With this combination, we will be better posi-tioned to serve customers through a broader product range including color pigments, functional additives and specialty TiO2 pigments. We will become the second largest global producer of TiO2 and inorgan-ic color pigments.”Peregrine debuts educational assistance program

Texas-based Peregrine Petroleum is helping its employees meet their higher education goals through a new program that provides reimbursement for com-pleted course work at accredited schools.

Peregrine, founded by a group of energy industry veterans from Hunt Petroleum Corp., is one of the nation’s leading private oil and gas companies.

“Some of the top energy professionals in the coun-try work at Peregrine Petroleum, and we’re excited

about helping them continue their education so they can provide the best possible results for our partners and investors alike,” said Michael B. Wisenbaker Jr., president of Peregrine. “We’re making a significant financial commitment for team members who want to build on their existing educational achievements.”

Under the new program, Peregrine’s full-time em-ployees who qualify will be reimbursed for tuition, books and other associated fees for completing courses at approved, accredited schools, including correspondence courses, self-study programs, review courses, and license and certification testing.

Brandon Scott, operations engineer at Peregrine, is the first employee to participate in the educational assistance program. A graduate of Louisiana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering, Scott now is pursuing his Master of Business Administration at the Tulane

University Freeman School of Business. He joined Peregrine in 2011 after previ-ously working at Marathon Oil Corp.

“This advanced degree will not only benefit my work, but also will help with advancement opportunities at Pere-

grine,” said Scott. “I’m proud to be the first partici-pant in this new initiative, and I’m sure many of my co-workers soon will be pursuing advanced degrees themselves.” n

Discovery at Troubadour Prospect

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It was a good week for officials from the Port of Beaumont as they took their message to the Breakbulk Americas 2013 gathering at the Ernest N. Morial Con-vention Center in New Or-leans. Breakbulk Americas 2013 is the largest exhibition and educational forum in the Americas addressing the needs of traditional break-bulk and project cargo logis-tics professionals. The theme was seeking supply chain stability in un-certain times, and that is something our port is willing and able to provide. In July, the Port of Beaumont was recognized as

the most improved port in the nation by the Railway Industrial Clearance Asso-

ciation (RICA), which was founded in 1969 and is dedi-cated to serving the heavy and dimensional transportation industry.

More than $65 million in capital improvements, in-cluding $28 million in rail expansion, have recently been completed or are near-ing completion at the Port

of Beaumont. At the conference, the port mounted an exhibit and distrib-uted copies of their new publication “Your Global Trade Connection.” n

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Port of BeaumontYour Global Trade Connection 2013 – 2014


The U.S. Bureau of the Census recently released a report indicating that college enrollment dropped by about half a mil-lion students from 2011 to 2012. In fact, the press release from the Census Bureau said that enrollment “plunged” from one year earlier. Most people are well aware of the correlation between educational attainment and earnings: In general, the higher the education level, the higher the income. Future pros-perity, both as individuals and as a society, is tied to improving education lev-els (particularly for states that are lagging, such as Texas).

So is the drop in col-lege enrollment something we should be worried about? I don’t think so, and here’s why.

First of all, the drop (which was actu-ally about 467,000 nationwide) isn’t all that huge compared to total enrollment. With just over 19.9 million people now in college, the decline was about 2.3 per-cent from 2011—not exactly a plunge! Even so, downward is generally consid-ered the wrong direction, so we took a

closer look at the underlying changes revealed in the detailed tables.

One thing of note is that first-year enrollment in college actually went up from 2011 to 2012. The driver was two-year college first-year enrollment, which rose by more than enough to offset the decline in four-year colleges. Moreover,

more students enrolled in the first year at two-year colleges (2.6 million) than in four-year (2.3 million), reversing the pattern of 2011, when there were more freshmen at four-year schools. Reasons for this change include the high price of college and growth in jobs suited to

two-year institutions. In addition, the widely publicized problem of unemploy-ment among recent college graduates during the recession was doubtless shap-ing decisions about whether to pursue four-year degrees.

Older students accounted for much of the decrease in enrollment. In fact, more than half of the total overall drop fell within one relatively small group: part-time male students over the age of 25,

who numbered fewer than 1.5 million persons in 2011 (less than 7.3 percent of total college enrollment of 20.4 million). Between 2011 and 2012, enrollment among this group fell by 243,000, which is a full 52.0 percent of the overall de-cline. Why would these men stop enroll-ing in college part time? Mostly because they found a better option — a job.

The data by race is also informative. While the overall total fell, Hispanic enrollment increased by 447,000. The percentage of Hispanic high school graduates aged 18-24 who are enrolled

in college surpassed the percentage for whites for the first time in 2012, which represents a notable change from histori-cal patterns. In 1972, just 27.2 percent of Hispanics (which can be of any race) who had graduated from high school and were under the age of 24 were enrolled in college. Forty years later, 49.4 percent were enrolled. The increase has been par-ticularly significant in recent years; as re-cently at 2002, the proportion was 32.0 percent, and in 2008 it was 37.7 percent.

Black enrollment was fairly steady

College enrollment over time

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A college student arrived a few minutes late for his final exam in mathematics. The room was quiet, with everyone working hard, and the professor silently handed him the test. It consisted of five math problems on the first page and two on the second. The student sat down and began to work. He solved the first five problems in half the time, but the two on the sec-ond page were tougher. Everyone else finished the exam and left, so the stu-dent was alone by the end of the time period. He finished the final problem at the last second.

The next day he got a phone call in his dorm room from the professor. “I don’t believe it! You solved the final two problems?”

“Uh, yeah,” the student said. “What’s the big deal?”

“Those were brain teasers,” the prof explained. “I announced before the exam that they wouldn’t count toward your final grade, but you missed that because you were late. But hardly anyone solves those problems in so short a time! You must be a genius!”

“Genius” is sometimes just not realizing that something is impossible.

Truly, some feats are impossible. I don’t expect to ever see a person fly without some mechanical help. I’m not betting on anyone outrunning a high-speed locomotive. But then, I probably wouldn’t have put money on Antonio Albertondo, who swam the English Channel in 1961.

The Channel waters are cold and unpredictable. Only a tiny percentage of those who have attempted to swim across have reached the other side. But Al-

bertondo, who was 42 years old at the time, swam from England to France, where his waiting friends

congratulated him for accomplishing what they thought was impossible for a man his age.

Albertondo stopped long enough for a hot drink, and told his friends they hadn’t seen the impossible yet. Then he dove back into the water, swam 22 more hours and made it back to Eng-land. Did he accomplish the impos-sible? I vote yes.

I do believe that there are limits to our physical abilities. But I absolutely accept that our minds have capabilities that we cannot begin to comprehend.

Albertondo’s physical accomplishment also had a major mental component. He put his mind to ac-complishing the seemingly impossible.

“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable,” said the late actor Christopher Reeve. Reeve’s dream of walking after a catastrophic horseback riding ac-cident was never realized, but because of his ac-tivism and fundraising activities, major research breakthroughs for spinal injuries have given hope to many.

While most of us will be asked to perform diffi-cult assignments, not many will be actually expected to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Some days we might wonder how we’ll get all our work done, or catch up, or be successful in the next project. Those days pass, usually leaving us with a sense of pride that we have greater capacity for achievement than we realized.

What we call progress was once called impossible. If necessity is the mother of invention, then a posi-tive attitude is the master of the impossible.

A positive attitude leads you to ask, “What’s pos-sible?” and then follows that question with “What else is possible?”

The Walt Disney Company employs “imagineers” to explore the possibilities and push the limits of reality. Even though their businesses are built on fantasy and illusion, the effects must all look real and believable. I believe accomplishing the seem-ingly impossible is a daily event for this creative and determined company.

We can do this in our businesses too — and we must if we intend to survive. If you value your cus-tomers as much as we value ours at MackayMitchell Envelope Company, you’ll settle for nothing less. A positive attitude, creativity and determination com-bine to create genius.

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan recounts a story about the genius of the Greatest Generation. “Once, at the University of California, a student got up to say that it was impossible for people of Ronald Reagan’s generation to understand the next generation of young people. ‘You grew up in a different world,’ the student said. ‘Today we have television, jet planes, space travel, nuclear energy, computers …’

“When the student paused for breath, Ronnie said: ‘You’re right. We didn’t have those things when we were young. We invented them.’” n

Harvey Mackay is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive.” His nationally syndicated newspaper column appears monthly in the Business Journal.

Accomplishing the (seemingly) impossible

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However, the pattern is not totally smooth, instead bumping around some in response to economic condi-tions. College enrollment is driven by an economic de-cision process, and the opportunity cost (what the po-tential student could be earning out in the job market) is a very relevant consideration. When the economy is weak, job options are more limited and often less fi-nancially attractive. The choice to attend college might make more sense with a dearth of available work. On the other hand, as the job market improves, college be-comes more costly in terms of the lost wages that could be earned by entering the workforce instead. A drop in enrollment between 2011 and 2012 fits this criterion, since hiring was picking up over the timeframe.

All in all, the good news in the enrollment figures outweighs the bad. A slight overall decline largely driven by a drop in the number of part-time students is more a signal that the job market was improving than anything. The number of Americans entering college is still on the rise, and key groups such as the rapidly growing Hispanic population are experiencing sharp gains in enrollment percentages. There is cer-tainly still work to be done to ensure young people are prepared for tomorrow’s workforce, but recent college enrollment figures show important progress. n

Dr. M. Ray Perryman is president and CEO of The Per-ryman Group (www.perrymangroup.com). He also serves as Institute Distinguished Professor of Economic Theory and Method at the International Institute for Advanced Studies.

but did fall slightly. The percent of Asian high school graduates in the 18-24 age range enrolled in college is much higher than any other racial/ethnic group, stand-ing at 66.3 percent in 2012 (compared to 47.6 percent for white, non-Hispanics; 45.0 percent for blacks; and 49.4 percent for Hispanics). Asian enrollment also fell slightly from 2011 to 2012.

Looking at changes by gender, male students declined by 530,000, while females rose by 61,000. As noted, older part-time male student enrollment fell sharply.

White, non-Hispanic male enrollment dropped by 657,000. Enrollment for male part-time students who were working full time fell 302,000. No matter how you slice or dice it, male students comprised the bulk of the overall drop. One particularly bright note for fe-males is the large gain in enrollment among Hispan-ics, which rose by 375,000 (an increase of almost 25 percent).

A long-term historical view shows a slow increase in the proportion of high school graduates aged 18-24 who are enrolled in college. This percentage currently stands at 48.5 percent, up from 34.9 percent in 1967.

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Lamar University’s College of Busi-ness recently inducted two new mem-bers into its Hall of Fame. Texas en-trepreneurial banker Terry Kelley and oil and gas entrepreneur Bart Simmons joined the ranks of honored LU busi-ness graduates.

“The College of Business is de-lighted to honor Terry Kelley and Bart Sim-mons by induct-ing them into the College of Business Hall of Fame,” said LU business dean Enrique “Henry” Venta. “The Hall of Fame honors alumni from the college who have made significant achieve-ments in their careers and been an integral part of the college.”

Terry KelleyTerry Kelley graduated from

Lamar University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. A career bank-er whose experience in Texas banking spans more than 40 years, Kelley began his career at The American National Bank in Beaumont.

In the mid 1970s, Kelley was recruit-ed to Dallas where he served as CEO of several Dallas area banks including Texas Commerce Bank, Irving, Preston State Bank, and Dallas Bancshares—all predecessors to JP Morgan Chase.

As an entrepreneurial banker, Kelley’s experience ranged from being an own-er of small banks to the CEO of large banks.

As the Texas banking industry col-lapsed in the late 1980s, Kelley co-

founded Team Bank. It became a statewide or-ganization and the largest bank headquartered in Texas man-aged by Texans. In 1993, Team Bank merged

with Bank One where Kelley served as chairman and CEO of a multi-state region.

In the mid 1970s, Kelley was recruited to Dallas where he served as CEO of several Dallas area banks includ-ing Texas Commerce Bank, Irving, Preston State Bank, and Dallas Bancshares—all predecessors to JP Morgan Chase. As an entrepreneurial banker, Kelley’s experience ranged from being an owner

of small banks to the CEO of large banks.

Throughout his career, Kelley was an industry leader and provided commu-nity leadership for many organizations. He is former chairman and CEO for The National Center for Educational Accountability, as well as past chair-

man of the board of Texas Health Re-sources.Bart Simmons

The deregulation of natural gas in the 1980s created many entrepre-neurial opportunities in this sector of the oil and gas industry. Armed with a Bachelor in Business Administra-tion (1978) and a Masters of Busi-ness Administration (1979) degree from Lamar University, along with work experience at Texaco Inc. and Delhi Gas Pipeline Co., Simmons created a natural gas marketing company in 1985. This company, owned by Ross Perot and organized by Simmons, eventually be-came Bridge Gas Marketing Co.

Bart Simmons graduated Lamar magna cum laude while lettering three years in football. He served as president of the Student Government Association and was a member of the highly regarded College of Business sponsored Stu-dents for Free Enterprise.

Today, his privately held company, Tristar, operates oil and gas production wells, provides well head compression services, natural gas marketing ser-vices and electricity service to more than 20,000 residential and commer-cial customers. Simmons is a director and co-owner with his wife, Martye, who graduated from Lamar in 1978, of BESS Investments LP. The couple has

been generous to the university, Venta said.

“They donated funds to create the Vernon Glass Field of Champions Practice Field and the John Payton Academic Success Center,” Venta said. “They created the Patricia and George Sculley Scholarship in Business and the Martye and Bart Simmons En-dowment in Business.” In 2008, La-mar University honored Bart Sim-

mons with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. The Sim-mons’ are members of the prestigious Lamar University Spindletop Society.

With their induction into the Hall of Fame, Kelley and Simmons join previous hon-orees James Crump, retired partner PriceWaterhouse Coopers; Bill Childs, entre-preneur and retired founder

and CEO of Texas Industrial Mainte-nance Inc., the late Robert Swerdlow, longtime business educator and asso-ciate dean of business at Lamar Uni-versity; Jerry Reese, retired founder and president of BoMac Contractors Ltd.; Elvis Mason, retired banking and financial executive; the late C.W. Conn Jr., founder and majority owner of Conn’s Appliances Inc.; and Bette Stead, longtime community activist, business educator and professor of marketing at the University of Hous-ton. n

Lamar University’s Archives and Special Collec-tions, a department of the Mary and John Gray Library, has been awarded a TexTreasures grant for more than $11,000 by the Texas State Li-brary and Archives Commission for fiscal year 2014.

The department, in collaboration with the Uni-versity Press, will use the funding to digitalize the library’s holdings of Lamar newspapers. Prior to this initiative, the newspapers were not indexed or available on microfilm, meaning one would have to read and conduct research with the original, fragile newspapers. After the im-plementation of this program, the 16,864 pages of Lamar newspaper holdings will be accessible to alumni, scholars, students, the press and the community, and the documents will be search-able by keyword and presented in full color.

“When the program is administered, these amazing treasures will be fully accessible to pa-trons throughout the globe,” said Penny Clark, university archivist.

Although Lamar is celebrating its 90th an-niversary this fall, only 72 years of newspaper holdings will by digitized. The holdings of the Archives and Special Collections department begin in 1933, after the school transitioned from South Park Junior College to Lamar College. Lamar’s holdings continue through the present, but, as the University Press has already made newspapers available online in PDF format be-ginning in 2005, newspapers from 2005 onward will not need to be digitized.

“Lamar’s newspapers are a great source of his-tory, documenting not only the administration and faculty, but also student life, ranging from sports and holiday celebrations to student cul-ture,” Clark said. “Moreover, the school newspa-per is a unique source on the changing roles of women and African Americans.”

For more information on the digitizing of newspapers or to donate or loan a newspaper to the Archives and Special Collections Depart-ment, contact Penny Clark at (409) 880-7787. n

Terry Kelley and Bart Simmons inducted

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College of Business Hall of Fame


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Lamar University’s College of Business presented Kelvin Col-lard, chief financial and adminis-trative officer and board member of Universal Weather and Avia-tion Inc., as ExxonMobil Execu-tive in Residence in October.

Collard presented a talk on “Transformation of finance to world class at Universal” and also hosted a faculty colloquium and met with graduate business stu-dents.

Universal Weather and Avia-tion Inc. is a global business avia-tion trip management company with 47 locations in 19 countries. Collard brings 33 years of ac-

counting, finance and business experience from a wide variety of industries and business-es and holds a BBA in accounting from Lamar University.

His career began with Coopers & Lybrand, one of the original Big 8 accounting firms that are now part of Price-waterhouseCoopers. After nine years in public accounting, he ex-panded his career and embarked on an opportunity with Atlantic Richfield Company for 12 years where his assignments went from

financial reporting to analysis to controller at several subsidiary com-panies, including Ly-ondell Chemical Co., where he spent most of his time. While at Ly-ondell, he led the imple-mentation of an enter-prise resource planning system and the integra-tion and consolidation

of the controller’s functions.Collard’s visit is made possible

by a generous grant from Exxon-Mobil. For information, call (409) 880-8603 or visit info.cob.lamar.edu. n

The Lamar University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has relocated from the Beaumont Down-town Library to the campus of Lamar University. The Lamar SBDC offices are situated in the Galloway build-ing on the Lamar campus, on the first floor in Room 106.

The Lamar SBDC is hoping to be able to expand services to the South-east Texas community. The mission of the SBDC is to promote the growth and development of small and medi-um sized businesses in Beaumont and the surrounding areas of Southeast Texas by providing a wide array of fi-nancial advice and technical assistance to entrepreneurs. Further, the mission of the SBDC is to contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of the area by encouraging entrepreneur-ship and job creation.

The Lamar SBDC helps entrepre-neurs assess their business ideas and with business planning. SBDC busi-ness advisors help established busi-nesses =develop strategies to attract customers, increase sales, manage cash flow and improve profitability, all at no cost to clients. The Lamar SBDC is part of the larger network of business consulting and training centers of the University of Houston that serves all 32 counties of the region.

The Lamar SBDC business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call (409) 880-2367 or e-mail [email protected]. On the Web, visit www.la-marbmt.sbdcnetwork.net or look them up on Twitter and Facebook. n

Kumer Das, associate professor of mathematics, has been tapped as the director of the newly established Of-fice of Undergraduate Research. Re-porting directly to the Office of the Provost, the research office is tempo-rarily located in the Lucas Engineer-ing building.

“I’m deeply honored and humbled to have been selected for this po-sition,” Das said. “This is a won-derful opportunity, and I’m look-ing forward to working with our students and faculty.”

With the objective of promot-ing an innovation-oriented cul-ture at Lamar, the office will en-courage all students and faculty in all disciplines to participate in undergraduate research.

“The creation of this initia-tive is a part of the university’s

strategic plan to offer undergraduates and selected graduates educational experiences of excellence, both curricular and co-curricular, which engage students with faculty and staff to meet their diverse needs,” Das said.

Das, who will continue to teach mathematics in addition to directing the Office of Undergraduate Research, began teaching at Lamar in 2005 as an as-sistant professor. Since then, Das has conducted re-search with 30 undergraduates, the results of which have been the subject of four publications, 36 re-search talks and eight poster presentations at nation-al and regional conferences. Das recently returned from a faculty development leave during which he conducted research at the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute. n

The investiture of Kenneth R. Evans as the 15th Pres-ident of Lamar University, will take place Thursday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Montagne Center. Join Texas State Univer-sity System Chancellor Bryan McCall, members of the TSUS Board of Regents, state and lo-cal dignitaries, LU faculty, staff, alumni, students and the greater Southeast Texas community in celebration of the official transfer of leadership. The event is open to the public and a reception to meet the new president will be held after the program. For more information, visit lamar.edu/investiture or call 880-8419. Funding for the event generously provid-ed by Gay and Bill Scott. n

Lamar University officials formally dedicated the Herman Iles Building at the John Gray Center complex Sept. 11. The build-ing-naming ceremony honored the many contributions by Her-man Iles in the early days of Lamar University as he and others championed the effort to move Lamar from its junior college status to a four-year college, a feat never before accomplished in Texas history.

The ceremony was also held to recognize a recent $1 million gift by the Iles family to renovate the auditorium inside the Herman Iles Building and establish the Iles Family Faculty En-hancement Fund.

A committee of the Young Men’s Business League led by Herman Iles, working closely with the officials of La-mar College and the school board of South Park, spearheaded the task of creating a junior college district. The committee purchased the land on which Lamar University now sits. In 1940, voters approved the creation of a Lamar Union Junior College Dis-trict and the election of trustees to govern the college. By the end of spring 1942, sufficient buildings had been completed for

classes to be held for the first time on the new campus. Iles was elected to the Lamar College Board of Trustees.

In December 1946, the board of trust-ees asked the Texas Legislature to make Lamar a four-year state college. No junior college in Texas had ever changed to state-supported senior college status. In 1947, Iles, then in his second term as a trustee, was elected to head the board.

The fund will support the programmatic, teaching, research and professional development activities of the university faculty. n

Das to lead Office of Undergrad Research

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Rusty Koenig, program director for Utility Line Technology, is the 2013 Julie and Ben Rogers Community Ser-vice Award winner for Lamar Insti-tute of Technol-ogy. He has been with LIT for 13 years, and teaches at the Frank Rob-inson Jr. Center in Silsbee.

Koenig’s volun-teer work touches on his many skills and his dedication to his hometown area.

In 1984, he joined Jones Prairie Bap-tist Church in Leggett and was asked to teach the men’s Sunday School class. He readily agreed, and in doing so launched his teaching career.

In the late 1980s, he was called to

serve at Livingston Baptist Church. The church was new, and Koenig cleared the property, rewired and refurbished

an old church building that had been donated, and set up lighting for the outdoor and parking area. This work was in addi-tion to his formal church work as treasurer, Sunday

school teacher, song leader and interim lay pastor.

He and his family moved to Wood-ville in 1991 and became members of First Baptist Church in Woodville where Koenig has continued his volun-teer work.

Koenig continually gives to the el-derly by helping with repairs that they

are unable to do. He also provides help with moving, some transportation and minor maintenance issues. In the after-math of Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Ike, he worked tirelessly on repairs throughout the area.

He is a certified CPR instructor and volunteered with the American Red Cross from 2001-04 teaching commu-nity CPR classes. He also worked on disaster relief in Hemphill following the Space Shuttle Columbia crash in February 2003.

In addition to the volunteer work he does on his own time, Koenig has also involved his LIT students in helping out the community. In Silsbee, where the program is located, his students have helped put up and take down Christmas lighting in the downtown area, and they helped the Silsbee In-dependent School District after Hur-

ricane Ike by taking down damaged stadium lighting and then installing donated lighting. They also helped with

LIT’s Koenig earns Rogers Award for outstanding volunteer work

Rusty Koenig

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Collard named ExxonMobil Executive in Residence


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Lamar State College-Orange hosted a

Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the

newly opened 32,000 square-feet Nurs-

ing and Classrooms Building. Chancellor

Brian McCall of the Texas State University System joined LSC-O

President Mike Shahan for the ceremony.

LSC-O’s Distinguished Lecture Series presents a speaker each year at the Lutcher Theater adjacent to the campus. This year will be Stuart Var-ney, credited with changing the way fi-nancial and economic news is reported worldwide. Varney anchors Fox Busi-ness Network’s top rated show Varney & Company and appears regularly on the Fox News Channel. He is an econ-

omist educated at the London School of Eco-nomics. His coverage and analysis of the stock market crash of 1987 earned him a Peabody Award for excellence in journalism.

Varney’s lecture will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lutcher Theater in Orange. Admission is free, and the public is invited to at-tend. n

The LSC-O Speech and Debate Team competed at the Tarrant County Com-munity College - Northeast Speech and Debate Tourna-ment in Ft. Worth the weekend of Sept. 28-29. Four competi-tors did an excellent job representing the Best in Excellence LSC-O has to offer. The Squad took 1st place in Debate Sweepstakes, 2nd place in Individual Event Sweepstakes,

and 2nd place Overall Sweepstakes. In debate, the Team of Joshua Scales

and Robert Rezaie was the top team in Parlia-mentary Debate. The other LSC-O team, Lillian Organ and Tommie Vercher, had a 2 win - 2 loss record in preliminary com-petition. Congratula-

tions to these students for their amaz-ing efforts on the first tournament of the season! n

Speech and Debate team rocks

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Stuart Varney of Fox News speaks Oct. 10

Lecture at Lutcher

Dan Rather famously said, “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be a reporter.” Similarly, most Americans would be hard-pressed to remember a time when they didn’t know Rather as the face of television news.

Rather, a Texas native and a journal-ist for more than 60 years, will appear at Lamar State College-Port Arthur as the Fall 2013 Distinguished Lec-ture Series keynote speaker Oct. 22. The event, which is free to the pub-lic, will take place in the Carl Parker Multipurpose Center on the LSC-PA campus, starting at 7 p.m.

Rather is known worldwide for his long tenure as anchor of the television pro-grams “60 Minutes” and the “CBS Eve-ning News.”

An Associated Press reporter in Huntsville, Texas, in 1950, and later a reporter for United Press, several Texas radio stations, and the Houston Chronicle, Rather began his television career in 1959 as a reporter for KTRK-TV, the ABC affiliate in Houston. In early September 1961, Rather reported live from the Galveston Sea-wall as Hurricane Carla threatened the Texas coastline. During that coverage, Rather impro-vised a new way of visu-alizing a hurricane’s size and location on a map so viewers could better understand the vastness of a storm. This innova-tion so impressed network executives at CBS, that they offered him a job as a CBS News correspondent. Rather re-fused CBS’s first offer but accepted the second one when it came three months later.

Feb. 28, 1962, Rather left Houston for a six-month trial run in New York City. Rather didn’t fit in easily on the

East Coast, and he was soon made chief of CBS’s Southwest bureau in Dallas. In 1963, he was appointed chief of the Southern bureau in New Orleans, responsible for coverage of

news events in the South, Southwest, Mexico and Central America. Just a few months later, Rather was reporting on the Kennedy assassina-tion.

Rather’s distinct and lucid reporting style during the national mourning period following JFK’s assassination and subsequent events brought him to the attention of CBS News man-

agement, which rewarded him in 1964 with the network’s White House correspondent position.

He later became a correspon-dent of the long-running Sunday night news show “60 Minutes.” Success there helped Rather pull ahead of longtime correspondent Roger Mudd in line to succeed Walter Cronkite as anchor and managing editor of CBS Eve-ning News.

Rather assumed the position upon Cronkite’s retirement, making his first broadcast on March 9, 1981, and continuing his anchor position there until 2006. Since then, Rather has worked with Mark Cuban and HDNet, putting on an hour of “Dan Rather Reports” each week, which al-lows him to return to investigative re-porting, his first love. n

Dan Rather keynotes LSC-PA Lecture Series

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While looking for a grant to boost college enrollment, Dr. Sheila Joyner, vice president of Academic Affairs in 2001 for Lamar State College-Orange, found a grant that helped dust off the dream for more than 1,000 local resi-dents who became public school teachers. The Texas Workforce Commission and Inland pre-sented LSC-O with a $435,333 skills development grant that paid the tuition of most of the begin-ning participants in the Acceler-ated Certification for Educators Program. Now after 13 years, the ACE Program will officially close next year. The state and students have been notified that the last day for the ACE Program will be Aug. 31, 2014, according to long-time program coordinator and division director Brenda Mott. She will retire from Lamar State College-Orange at the end of August 2013.

The Accelerated Certification for Educators Program was approved by the State Board of Education Commission on March 2, 2001. The ACE Program began imme-diately with three math students who were career changers holding a bachelor de-gree and wanted to become certi-fied Texas public school teachers. By the fall of 2001, there were stu-dents pursing special education, and trades and industrial certifi-cations. In 2004, the first master reading certification class was held, and more than 30 educators earned their master certificate. That year Mott chaired the Texas Communi-ty College Consortium for Teacher Education Programs. The program eventually offered 18 different cer-

tification areas and three master certifications.

Mott was a former math teacher at Orangefield and Little Cypress-Mauriceville school districts for 18 years. She began her career at LSC-O in 1994 as an adjunct math instructor and left to teach Algebra I at LC-M CISD. In 2000 she returned to LSC-O as an adjunct instructor of developmen-tal math and began working for the Texas Workforce Commission

to put the cur-riculum together for the ACE Program. Mott was then hired full time by the college to over-see the math and science division.

She later became the director of the Education Division that was later renamed the College Success Division. Mott oversaw the ACE Program, the dual credit program for high school juniors and seniors, the Associate of Arts in Teaching program, which began in 2005, the college success courses, which are new to the Orange campus, and developmental courses in math,

writing and reading.The ACE Program continued to

grow and by 2009 there were more than 48 Texas school districts that had an intern or student teacher who was from the ACE Program. The program named interns of the month and began customized training for area school districts, which included workshops for teachers who teach talented stu-dents, a mentoring program for teachers in their second year of teaching, Teacher Quality Grants for math teachers, novice teacher boot camps, the Future Teachers of America annual conventions, job fairs for teachers, initiation of the Teachers of Tomorrow group for on campus Associate of Arts in Teaching students, special classes on how to motivate children to read and substitute teacher train-ings, just to name a few.

Mott plans to continue working with students through the Com-munities in Schools organization. She also plans to play golf at least once a week and enjoy her family and granddaughters. Mott said, “I will miss my friends at LSC-O, but I am very excited about the next adventures in my life.” n

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Koenig and his wife, Renie, be-came foster parents to Harley in 2009. Koenig’s wife met newborn Harley while working as a home health pediatric nurse. Harley has DiGeorges syndrome, which af-fects muscle tone resulting in a host of problems. The newborn had problems with feeding and eventu-ally had a feeding tube inserted. She

was later taken from her parents by CPS because of improper feeding. The Koenigs became foster parents so that they could care for Harley, and have since adopted her. She is 5 now and has progressed so much further than her doctors originally imagined.

In addition to Harley, Koenig’s family includes a daughter, four stepchildren, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In a nomination letter for the

award, Randy Wiggins, the elec-trical director for the city of Lib-erty, said, “Rusty’s dependability has been a great asset. … We can call him at any time for any reason, and he is always available and will-ing to help.”

Koenig will be honored, along with nominees from the other three campuses, with a reception on the eighth floor of the Mary and John Gray Library at 3 p.m. on Oct. 10. n

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Dusting off the dreamACE Program comes to a close as Brenda Mott retires

Members of the ACE Program and Continuing Ed Program bid a fond farewell to Brenda Mott, director of ACE, Education and College Success Programs. From left are Lisa Cowart, Joanie Tandberg, Lor-raine Babcock, Mott and Lisa Sparks.


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Many Southeast Texas residents know Mike Fuljenz as a community-minded businessman active in youth sports and a host of charitable works. They might even know him as the founder and president of Uni-versal Coin & Bullion, a company with customers nationwide and around the world. But they might not be aware that he is a renowned expert in his chosen field, as evidenced by his many awards and recognitions from his peers.

Billed as America’s Gold Expert, Fuljenz received multiple awards dur-ing the annual World’s Fair of Money, including one of the profession’s high-est accolades, for his educational writing, consumer advocacy and service to the rare coin and precious metals communi-ty. Sponsored annually by the nonprofit American Numismatic Association, the World’s Fair of Money is the largest inter-national event in the United States for collectors and dealers from around the world.

Fuljenz was honored with “The Clemy,” the top award of the Numismatic Literary Guild, a respected nonprofit organization composed of authors, editors and publishers who cover rare coins, paper money and precious metals. He also received four additional NLG awards for his educational and consumer pro-

tection writing and broadcasting about rare coins and precious metals. Fuljenz has joined the esteemed ranks of distinguished writers who have won the award that is named after its first recipient in 1968,

Clement F. Bailey. The Clemy is “the highest honor of the NLG” and is bestowed annually “in recognition of writing skill, dedication to numismat-ics, sense of humor and dedication to the Numismatic Literary Guild,” ac-cording to the NLG’s description of the prestigious award.

During the World’s Fair of Money convention, American Numismatic Association President Tom Hallenbeck gave Fuljenz the ANA’s Glenn Smed-ley Memorial Award for his significant volunteer contributions and support of the association. It is one of the associa-

tion’s top annual awards.“I personally knew Glenn Smedley when I worked

at the ANA headquarters in Colorado as a rare coin authenticator and grader in the 1980s, and I’m proud to be the recipient of the award named after him,” said Fuljenz.

In addition, Fuljenz received the NLG’s James L. Miller Award presented for the best overall article of the year, “The Ultimate Saint: The 1907 Indian Head

Double Eagle Could Be The New Face of Numis-matics.”

Fuljenz also received two NLG television awards for his monthly “Coins and Pre-cious Metals Report” seg-ments on KBTV Fox 4 in Beaumont and for a video produced with David Lisot of an educational seminar at the Money Show of the Southwest in Houston in December 2012.

Founded in 1994, Uni-versal Coin & Bullion, Ltd. is a national leader in gold, rare coins and numismatic education. President Mike Fuljenz’s expertise has been used by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), United States Postal Ser-vice, United States Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, the Numismatic Crime Infor-mation Center and the Better Business Bureau. n

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THE ARTS

Celebrate the orchid, one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, dur-ing the fifth annual Orchid Festival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange from Oct. 5-12.

At Shangri La, there will be daily tours of the Exhibition Greenhouses, a fascinating lecture and orchid-re-lated workshops. A variety of orchids will be available for purchase at Shan-gri La’s Garden Store, and members of Stark Cultural Venues (SCV) will be offered exclusive pre-sale oppor-tunities. In addition to the events at Shangri La, both the Stark Museum of Art and The W.H. Stark House are hosting orchid-related exhibitions. For more information or to download a printable itinerary, visit www.shan-grilagardens.org.

Classes and Activities at Shangri LaSaturday, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.Saturday Adventure Series: Orchid Safari

Experience the many different or-chid species on display at Shangri La as the whole family searches high and low during an orchid safari. Take part in a scavenger hunt to learn why orchids are adored as one of the most beauti-ful flowers in nature and how orchids are used by many cultures around the world. Space is limited. RSVP by call-ing (409) 670-9799.

Oct. 5, 11 a.m. and Oct. 12, 2 p.m.Orchid Repotting Workshop

Enjoy an interactive demonstra-tion and learn about repotting orchids. This one-day workshop will be offered on two separate dates during the fes-tival. Fees are $10 for SCV Members and $20 for all other participants. The workshop fee is non-refundable and includes supplies and an orchid as well as admission to the gardens. Space is limited and an RSVP along with ad-

vance payment is required to partici-pate. Pre-payment will serve as the RSVP for this event and may be made at the Shangri La Admission Window during regular operating hours.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m.Saturday Adventure Series: Orchid Anatomy

Orchids belong to one of the larg-est families of flowering plants that’s comprised of more than 25,000 species worldwide. These gorgeous flowers have a unique and unusual anatomical structure. During this hands-on program, adults will dissect orchids and learn about their anato-my, reproduction and ecology. Space is limited. RSVP by calling (409) 670-9799.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.Orchids are for Everyone

Enjoy an orchid-related talk by Jim Johnson. Johnson is a Texas A&M University, Benz School of Floral De-sign speaker and a Distinguished Lec-turer Emeritus. He will give an infor-mative talk about the ease of arranging orchids as cut flowers. Space is limited. RSVP by calling (409) 670-9799.

Tours and ExhibitsShangri La Exhibition Greenhouses Tours

Join Jennifer Buckner, Horticulture Specialist, in a guided tour through the exhibition greenhouses. In celebration of the annual Orchid Festival, special orchids will be on display. Daily tours of the greenhouses are included with admission and will give visitors the op-portunity to see a wide variety of or-chids in bloom.

Greenhouse tours for the 2013 Festi-val will take place at the following times: Saturday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m.; Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.; Fri-day, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. Space is limited. RSVP by calling (409) 670-9799.

SCV Members-Only Pre-Sale

SCV Members may also take part in an exclusive members-only orchid pre-sale with light refreshments at 8 a.m. on both Saturdays of the Festival, Oct. 5 and 12. For more information on be-coming a member, visit www.starkcul-turalvenues.org/membership.

Located at 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange, Shangri La is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.shangrilagardens.org.

Stark Museum of Art Orchid Mini-Exhibition

The Stark Museum’s mini-exhibit, Floral Natives: North American Or-chids, will be on view Oct. 1, 2013, through Jan. 4, 2014. This mini-exhibit will feature orchids of North America as illustrated in three rare natural his-tory publications from the 18th and 19th centuries. These images represent the documentation of plants native to North America, and this mini-exhibit is offered in conjunction with Shangri La’s fifth annual Orchid Festival. This exhibit is included with general mu-seum admission.

Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information, call 409.886.ARTS (2787) or visit www.starkmu-seum.org.

The W.H. Stark House Orchid-Related Exhibit and Tours

Visit The W.H. Stark House to see a special mini-exhibit, Orchids for America, in the Sitting Room. This exhibit, which is offered as part of a regular tour of the Stark House, tells the story of Frances Ann Lutcher’s ef-forts during World War I, including her practice of giving orchids from her gardens to servicemen. See personal mementos and historic photographs during the exhibit, which will be on view through Oct. 26.

Located at 610 Main Avenue in Or-ange, The W.H. Stark House is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 4 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 409.883.0871 or visit www.whstarkhouse.org. n

Shangri La hosts fifth annual Orchid Festival

Prepare to step into a world of won-der where wishing is only the begin-ning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. An enchanted quest fea-turing more than 25 Disney characters, this all-new stage production from Feld Entertainment, the producers of Dis-ney On Ice, performs at the Beaumont Civic Center in Beaumont on Oct. 18.

Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they take audiences on a captivating journey and magically bring to life three timeless fairy tale adventures. Discover Snow White as she searches for her one true love; Cinderella getting ready for her magi-cal night at the ball; and Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, as she finds happiness in the most unusual place.

Anchored amidst a transforming set, captivating choreography, innovative lighting and breathtaking costumes, this authentically woven tale of “hap-pily-ever-after” is a heart-warming Disney experience for the entire fam-ily.

Tickets start at $15 and are available at Ticketmaster or by calling (800) 745-3000. n

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THE ARTS

The photographs in Requiem for Steam preserve the living beauty of Plowden’s beloved locomotives while continuing to show the railroad’s presence in the ever-changing American landscape. The newest traveling exhibit sponsored by the Cen-ter of Railroad Photography and Art will be on display Oct. 5 – Dec. 29, and is made pos-sible in part by grants from the Kansas City Southern Chari-table Fund and the Southeast Texas Arts Council, with ad-ditional support from Lamar State College-Port Arthur and the city of Port Arthur.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast and the Port Arthur Historical Society will proudly host a family fun day titled “All Aboard” on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission is free. Everyone loves trains; they are big, loud, and can carry people to unimaginable adventures, from exploring Manhattan by subway to the ultimate get-

away of The Orient Express. Now you and your family can enjoy a free ticket to ride the Museum Express. The celebra-tion will combine photogra-phy, film, modeling, and lots of activities to educate and enter-tain your child.

Activities include:• Hands on activities on the

the science behind the train,

magnets; arts and crafts; and much more.

• Be a conductor and hop aboard a simulated train.

• Dig for actual train arti-facts in our archeology dig.

• The Southeast Texas Mod-el Train club will be on hand with a model train setup.

• Free Screening of the mov-ie “ The Great Train Robbery” at 1 p.m.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is at 700 Procter St. in downtown Port Arthur. The facility is handicap accessible. For more information, call (409) 982-7000. n

Requiem for Steam Museum of Gulf Coast presents railroad photographs of David Plowden

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THE ARTS

Hear the voices of eight vet-erans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam render-ing first-hand accounts of valor that resulted in the na-tion’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor. Stephen Lang, award winning play-wright, stage and screen star, brings these men to life in a one-man show that reaches into your very soul.

Commended for countless stage performances, TV ap-pearances, and film portray-als of Babe Ruth to Stone-wall Jackson to “Avatar’s” Col. Quaritch, Stephen Lang has reached his finest work through his stage adaptation of “Beyond Glory.”

“Beyond Glory” enjoyed a

celebrated run on Broadway and in Chicago’s Goodman Theater, and Lang is now taking the show coast to coast, with a stop in Orange. As a tribute to fallen soldiers, Lang has performed the show on military bases, and given a command performance on the floor of Congress with Medal of Honor recipient Hawaii’s Sen. Daniel Inouye attending.

Through Lang’s command-ing performance — with a backdrop of video screens oc-casionally evoking the turmoil of combat — these men come alive. The illusory magic as Lang moves from hero to hero suggests the magnitude of this performer and the brilliance of

his talent as enthralled audi-ences experience the lives of true American heroes in the most dire of circumstances, as they defend the United States on foreign soil. n

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It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when his friend Robert comes to stay and a new and speedier Boeing jet throws off all of his care-ful planning. Soon, all three steward-esses are in town simultaneously, timid

Robert is forgetting which lies to tell to whom, and catastrophe looms. A riotous farce that recently enjoyed hit revivals in London and New York, “Boeing Boeing” is now set to arrive in Beaumont—fasten your seat belts! It’s directed by Donny Avery and stars Genevieve Brassard, Chad Petersen, Rachel Cain, Michael Saar, Andrea Garcia and Grace Mathis. n

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Jack Gerard with the American Pe-troleum Institute shared some views when marking the fifth year anni-versary of the application to build the Keystone XL pipeline across the Canadian border to the United States. Most of you know the southern terminus of Keystone from Oklahoma to Ned-erland is almost complete. We have been waiting five years for the permit to cross the border. “The Hoover Dam, the Penta-gon, Space Shuttle Dis-covery — all significant American achievements — were constructed in less time than the Key-stone XL permit process,” said Gerard. In the space of five years, the State Department has conducted four separate environmental assess-ments, every single one of which has confirmed that the pipeline is envi-ronmentally safe and a boom for eco-nomic growth and energy security.

Here is Keystone XL by the num-bers:

• 42,000 jobs created in the first two years, putting $2 billion in work-ers’ pockets

• $3.3 billion in direct spending on construction and materials

• $65 million generated for govern-ment in revenue from sales and use taxes

• 800,000 barrels of oil per day from the U.S. Bakken region and Canada’s oil sands

• Overall impact after 25-years: $172 billion in U.S. GDP and 117,000 new jobs

• 80 percent of voters support building the Keystone XL pipeline

• An estimated 11-years until the United States can be energy self-sufficient

• 90 cents of every dollar the U.S. spends on Canadian products is re-turned to our economy through Ca-nadian purchases of U.S. goods and services.

Despite overwhelming public sup-port and the highlighted economic benefits, the Keystone XL pipeline has been under review longer than it

takes to actually build the pipeline! On another subject, two recent

scientific studies confirm that hy-draulic fracturing is safe for the en-vironment. Between them, the two

studies amass reams of new data to provide a comprehensive evalu-ation of the hydraulic fracturing process.

A major study by the University of Texas finds methane emis-sions from the develop-ment of natural gas are lower than previously estimated. The study, which was sponsored by the Environmental De-fense Fund and a num-ber of natural gas pro-

ducers, is one of the most extensive of its kind — examining 150 production sites across the U.S. and 489 wells.

Another one year study conducted by Cardno ENTRIX in the Ingle-wood Oil Field in the heart of Los Angeles County found before and af-ter monitoring of groundwater qual-ity did not show impacts from high-volume hydraulic fracturing. Seismic activity – Three types of monitoring found that from before-and-after measurements of vibration and seis-micity, hydraulic fracturing had no detectable effect on vibration and did not induce earthquakes. Well integ-rity – tests conducted before, during and after the use of hydraulic fractur-ing showed no effects on the integ-rity of the steel and cement casings that enclose oil wells. Air emissions – Emissions associated with high-volume hydraulic fracturing were within standards set by the regional air quality authority.

The benefits of hydraulic fractur-ing are at the root of the natural gas boom impacting billions in new investments. Many of those invest-ments will be made here in Jefferson County. These two studies are just the latest evidence that the technology is also compatible with environmental goals.

So here we are. Despite scientific studies, instead of supporting the

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Jim Rich, President, Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

BEAUMONTCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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SEE RICH, PAGE 23

“Boys” — company president Don Maloney and executive vice president A.J. Maloney — are Albert Coburn’s great nephews and Arthur Maloney’s sons. They will be on hand to accept the award.

The Spindletop Award was created in 1999 to recognize larger area businesses for outstanding corporate citizenship. Previous recipients include ExxonMobil in 1999, Entergy in 2000, Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in 2001, Conn’s in 2002, Hibernia National Bank in 2003, American Valve and Hydrant in 2004, the Beaumont Enterprise in 2006, Bap-tist Hospital in 2007, Steinhagen Oil in 2008, Market Basket in 2009, Mason Construction in 2010, AT&T in 2011, and Munro’s in 2012.

According to Robert Turner, chair-man of the Greater Beaumont Cham-ber of Commerce, Coburn’s has made significant contributions to the eco-nomic welfare of our communities. In addition, the company has set industry standards for ethical treatment of its employees.

Today, Coburn’s is one of the largest independent wholesale distributors in the South. According to the founder, Albert Coburn, “The purpose of the company is to provide opportunity and

security for its people.” Through tenac-ity, foresight, creativity and innovation, the company has fulfilled its founder’s vision for 79 years.

Attendees will also enjoy a special musical treat as Lost Bayou Ramblers continues the Chamber’s record of at-tracting excellent ensembles to per-form at its Annual Meeting, includ-ing Christopher Cross and Michael Grimm in recent years.

Born deep in South Louisiana and performing old style, predominantly acoustic Cajun music, Lost Bayou Ramblers has appeared at clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The band was formed in 1999 by Louis Michot and his brother An-dre, and their 2008 album “Live: A La Blue Moon” was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Zydeco or Cajun Music category. n

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTpipeline to embrace the technology that makes natural gas plentiful and a product we can produce and share with the world, we are fighting the grid-lock of energy inertia not unlike our overall public policy debate. The facts don’t seem to matter, and each side uses their own scientific evidence to support their point of view. Let’s not ever get confused on which side we need to be. As the en-ergy gateway to America, home to the largest con-centration of refineries and chemical plants, we need to embrace a future that maximizes natural gas and oil production in North America.

Related to the subject of hydraulic fracturing is the need for an abun-dant supply of water. Our industries in Southeast Texas use large quantities of water and will need new sources of water to expand. For this reason, the Board of Directors approved a resolution to embrace the constitu-tional amendment to cre-ate a water infrastructure fund for the next 50-years of water development projects. We urge you to vote yes to Proposition 6 on the Nov. 5 ballot of Constitutional Amend-ments. n

Jim Rich, PresidentGreater Beaumont

Chamber of Commerce

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A bartender with four years with the com-pany, Grillo does far more than provide the friendly ear that seems to be a requirement in his cho-sen profession. According to The Grill’s general manager, Steve Berger, “Steve main-tains his knowledge of both mixed drinks and wine and listens to the guests to make sure they are completely satisfied with their choices.” The Beaumont native enjoys fishing, dining and

nightlife and “is always in a good mood.”Grillo was surprised the Chamber staff and

camera crew from KBTV FOX 4 with a gift basket from Pop Family Popcorn, a $50 gift card donated by Gulf Credit Union, a $25 gift certificate to Munro’s

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services, and dinner for two at Outback Steakhouse. He appeared on Southeast Texas Live for an interview with Jessica Guidry. n

by james shannonbusiness journal

MSI is an industrial manufacturing com-pany located out past Major where College Street is also known as Highway 90, but you won’t find their products at your local Home Depot. They build and sell chamfer-ing and pipe beveling machines, marking equipment, hydraulic bar shears, nut as-sembly tables, cylindrical parts feeders, bolt cross drills and bolt shortening tools, and services an international customer base in a variety of industries.

Although the average consumer is prob-ably not aware of them, products manufac-tured using their machinery are part of our everyday lives, and the companies that man-ufacture those products know MSI well. They market their wares at trade shows and on the Internet where their customers can be quite specific about their needs.

The company was founded in 1993 by Wayne Moncla, who grew up in Beaumont where his family operated a restaurant for many years.

“We don’t really need to be in Beaumont. We ship our products all over the world, but this is my hometown and I like it here,” said Moncla. As owner and president of MSI, Moncla is very hands-on in every phase of company activities with 20 em-ployees at his 18,000 square-foot facility that is near the Knights of Columbus Hall, to cite a local landmark.

MSI is a leading provider of lean manu-

facturing and third-party logistics solutions in North America. Its message to potential clients as posted on the Web is basic: “We offer cost effective solutions that maximize your performance and elevate your business to the next level. Our advanced Web-based technologies and lean manufacturing pro-cesses allow you to focus and improve upon your organization’s strengths by leveraging our capabilities. MSI is fully committed to our customers’ success by delivering flexible and lean manufacturing solutions.”

What sets MSI apart from their com-petitors? “Our staff carries out this com-

mitment daily through continuous process improvement and strict adherence to a To-tal Quality Plan.” They also offer flexibility, telling customers “if one of our standard machines will not work for your applica-tion, our engineers will either modify an existing machine or design a completely new custom industrial machine to suit your needs. It’s as simple as sending us your sample parts or prints for an evaluation by our staff.”

Moncla said they are happy in Beaumont but sometimes face challenges in finding skilled workers despite good wages and benefits. “The plants provide a lot of compe-tition when it comes to employees,” he said. “We are looking for welders right now.”

If MSI’s 20-year history is any indication, they will find some welders and continue to serve their international customer base. n

Chamber Member Employee of the MonthSteve Grillo of The Grill by Arfeen, Smith & Payne

MSI: From Beaumont to the world

Manufacturing Solutions Inc. serves international market

Wayne Moncla with a 200 ton hydraulic bar shear

Manufacturing Solutions Inc.Wayne Moncla, president9485 College St.Beaumont, TX 77707(409) 842-4404


The Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program is presenting the fourth year of BRA-vo! Applause for the Cause, its Breast Cancer Survivor Project. Breast cancer survivors decorate and embellish bras that become both works of art and ex-pressions of life triumphant. Some bras are created to honor friends and family members who succumbed to the dis-ease but left a legacy of hope and love behind.

As a six-year breast cancer survivor, Ania Bender can appreciate whimsy.

“I have a goofy side that I like to let out when working on these bras,” she said. “This is my fourth bra I have made with Gift of Life. This year I made a peacock bra with the slogan ‘Pea cocky about getting a mammogram’ – kind of a play on words.”

Bender enjoys being creative and finds the project therapeutic and hopes it brings attention to women who are battling breast cancer.

“When you go through treatment, the most important thing is to sur-vive,” she said. “I want to help spread the word about the importance of early detection and treatment.”

The results are on display the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in down-town Beaumont throughout October. The plain bras were donated by Steve Stoma of S&M Family Outlet in Beaumont.

“The BRA-vo! project is an uplift-

ing and spirited way for breast cancer survivors to tell their story,” said Katie Edgar, who coordinates the initiative for the Gift of Life.

“The bra is their canvas, and their remarkable survivor story is the subject. It ’s important for these women and their family members and friends to express their feelings about breast cancer and its journey. This therapeutic project brings lev-ity to a serious topic and serves as a reminder that women should be ‘breast aware’ and schedule annual mammograms.” n

BRA-vo! Applause for the CauseAMSET hosts Gift of Life exhibit of hope

BRA-vo Committee (from left to right - Anne Breitenstein, Ania Bender, Vicki Bauer, Mary Brieden and Irma Silvernail).

The Arc of Greater Beaumont is dedicated to creating end-less possibilities for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families within South-east Texas. The Arc of Greater Beaumont is an affiliate of The Arc of Texas and The Arc of the United States.

Fall Festival Oct. 12

The Arc of Greater Beau-mont will hold its fourth an-nual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, for families of chil-dren with intellectual and de-velopmental disabilities. The festival is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. in Sour Lake. Activities including hayrides, pumpkin painting, costume contests, carnival game and much more. Bring the kids and enjoy some

food and fun with the Arc of Greater Beaumont.

“This event is something our family looks forward to every year. It ’s great to see old friends and meet new parents and families,” said Laura Soileau, coordinator of the Arc of Greater Beau-mont Down Syndrome Fam-ily Group.

Buddy Walk Oct. 26

The second annual Beau-mont Buddy Walk will take place at The Beaumont Event Center Great Lawn on Sat-urday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the event, which is one of over 250 walks across the country this fall to raise awareness and funds for pro-grams that benefit people with

Down syndrome and their families.

The Buddy Walk wel-comes participants of all ages and abilities. The goals of the event is to promote accep-tance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to positively influence local and national policy and practice. Last year alone, the Beaumont Buddy Walk raised more than $70,000 to benefit national advocacy initiatives and The Arc of Greater Beaumont pro-grams and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabili-ties and their families within Southeast Texas.

The Beaumont Buddy Walk will feature a PossAbilities display, where honored walk-ers with Down syndrome’s talents and accomplishments will be showcased, in addi-

tion to prizes for top fund-raising teams, bounce houses, face painting, and food freshly prepared by Adaptive Sport’s

for Kids. To learn more, visit www.arcofbmt.org, or contact Teri Hawthorne at The Arc of Greater Beaumont. n

Arc of Greater Beaumont schedules fun


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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new carbon regulations for U.S. power plants effectively ban U.S. electricity generators from building new coal-fired power plants unless they have technology to reduce their carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions, coal advocate Robert “Mike” Duncan told Platts Energy.

In what has been billed as a day of reckoning for the coal industry, the EPA’s proposed rule has stung the coal industry, which is already reeling from a loss of market share due to less expensive natural gas, said Duncan, president and CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity.

Part of the Obama administration’s contro-versial climate-change rule, the EPA’s ruling has soured already-strained relations be-tween the White House and the coal industry.

“They had a great opportunity to go to the next generation of carbon sequestration, which will prove as part of a solution, but they went too far — they over-reached,” he said.

The proposed rule would limit CO2 emissions from all new coal plants larger than 25 megawatts (MW) to no more than 1,100 pounds per megawatt-hour of electricity produced. The rule also contains a provision that would allow power companies to build new coal plants if they agree to install carbon-capture technology within a certain amount of time.

When asked whether the EPA had consulted with Duncan’s organization, he said, “We met with the White House, we met with the EPA, and the OMB [White House Office of Management and Budget].”

But, he said the difference between his organiza-tion’s plans and the EPA’s was “night and day.”

The EPA originally wanted a limit of 1,000 pounds of carbon per MW, said Duncan. “We said we can get to 1,950 lbs., and over a period of time we can improve. They came out with 1,100.”

Also, carbon capture sequestration (CCS) technol-ogy would add $1 billion to a 600 MW plant, bump-ing up the price to consumers per kilowatt hour, he said.

Uncertainty thwarts new coal plants?

Coal industry calls EPA rule ‘de facto ban’ on new plants

SEE COAL, PAGE 33


Friends of the Triangle AIDS Network invite sup-porters to come to the “Cabaret” for TAN’s annual Paint the Town Red gala Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Beaumont Country Club. A scintillating soiree at the famed Kit Kat Club awaits revelers as they de-light in a divinely decadent evening of art, auctions, entertainment and fine dining – the major annual fundraiser to benefit TAN. Festivities begin with a champagne-cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres and si-lent auction at 6:30 p.m. The live auction begins at 7:15 p.m., with a buffet at 8 p.m. and the live auction to resume as guests continue dining. The Innovators will provide music for the event. Dress is after-five. Proceeds support client services and educational ef-forts of TAN. Reservations are $90 per person, $900 per table of 10 or $1,400 ($175 per person) for Dress Circle seating at a premium table for eight. Spon-sorship opportunities are also available. For reserva-tions or to become a Paint the Town Red sponsor, call (409) 832-8338, ext. 231. n

Editor’s Note: The following release contains numer-ous dog-related puns and figures of speech but is pre-sented here in its entirety.

Attention big barkers and little yappers: Time to mark your social canine calendar for Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for DOGTOBERFEST! Bring your leash, your family and your favorite little folks to downtown … no cats please!

Beaumont Main Street will host a Fur-Filled day of Paws-it-tively fabu-lous events for all ages at Central Bark (The green area between the Julie Rogers Theatre and Beaumont Public Library). The event offers free entry and free park-ing. A minimal donation is required to compete in contests, participate in games and enjoy food and drink. All proceeds and generous sponsorships ben-efit the revitalization efforts of Beaumont’s histori-cal downtown.

The “Strutt your Mutt” Parade will begin at 9 a.m. followed by contests including Master/Dog Look Alike, Cutest Dog, Most Talented Dog, Best Dressed, Best Tail Wagging and Best Howler (hu-man and/or canine). In addition to the contests, Mr.

& Mrs. Dogtoberfest 2013 will be chosen from the crowd. The winner of the ever so popular Facebook Favorite will be announced from the canine receiv-ing the most LIKES on the Beaumont Main Street Facebook page. Entries send on Oct. 10. The morn-ing promises a style show (adoptable dogs dressed in Ruff Lauren and Canine Klein) and a parade of service dog champions.

Children will enjoy a stroll through Once upon a Canine where they will enjoy games, arts, crafts and fairy tails with their furry friend. Rest and relax at the Bark-O-Lounge near the Fountain of Woof with a bite from the Hound Dog Blues Bakery and Café.

Dogs of all ages will enjoy a stroll down Puppy Dog Lane where Dog Rescue groups and Canine advocates share information and awareness. Dogs can have their paw read by Madam Poodle Paw, receive a little pamper-

ing in the Day SPAW, shop at Neiman Barkus, and receive a special blessing and prayer. All lean lick-ers, round hounds and pudgy puppies are invited to DOG-ERCISE with JANE FIDO after a treat or two along the way.

Everyone and their dog will be there … n

For more information or tickets to the prelude party (The one and only “YAPPY HOUR” Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 at Edison Plaza), call Beaumont Main Street at (409) 838-2202 or Carol Gary (409) 781-4422.

Buckner Children and Family Services will present a free foster care and adoption information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Buckner Children’s Village, 9055 Manion Drive.

A Buckner representative will give an overview of foster care and adoption op-tions in Texas, including foster-to-adopt, Waiting Texas Children and domestic infant adoption programs. International adoption options, through Buckner’s af-filiate Dillon International, will also be discussed. For information or a reservation to attend the meet-ing, call Sara Richards at (409) 866-0976 or e-mail

[email protected] more than 134 years, Buckner Children and

Family Services has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serv-ing the most vulnerable from the begin-ning to the end of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving more than 450,000 people each year in the United States and 18 coun-

tries worldwide. To learn more about foster care and adoption services through Buckner, visit beafamily.org. n

Foster care and adoption

Dogtoberfest

Buckner to host meeting Oct. 14

Beaumont Main Street fundraiser Oct. 12

TAN paints the town red


PORT ARTHUR IN THE NEWS

Port Arthur was mentioned in Glob-al Trade Magazine in a report con-nected to export volume increase. The magazine reported that Texas had six spots on the list. From last year were Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. The three added this year were Corpus Christi, Brownsville and Beaumont. According to the report in Global Trade Magazine, “Texas’ success is no doubt a sum of its parts. Its excel-lent infrastructure — punctuated by ports belonging to the “Top” cities and others such as Port Arthur and Galveston — its commitment to low regulatory burdens and the wealth of global en-terprises already established among its many cities all make the state the un-disputed frontrunner for global trade.”

The Port of Port Arthur is no secret to those that live here. After all, it was the port and railroads that made us. You can have all the manufacturing and refining in the world, but it does you no good unless you can ship the products. Once again, the article proves that by keeping regulations and taxes low on business, you attract more businesses and jobs. I wonder why more political leaders just don’t seem to understand?

EDUCATION I’m glad to see PAISD Superin-

tendent Mark Porterie making moves to make our schools safer. I wish par-ents would understand that children need direction and rules. Despite what children think, they do not have the same freedoms as adults. It is sad that parents today want our schools to do everything for their children, includ-ing feed, clothe, medicate and educate. Everything, that is, but discipline them.

To help the schools in this process, the Education Committee of the Chamber is looking for industries, businesses, churches and nonprofit or-

ganizations to partner with our schools. If you or your organization is interested in helping the Chamber and PAISD, please call Ana at the Chamber.

LEADERSHIP RETREATThe Chamber has invited its di-

rectors, ambassadors and committee chairpersons to attend a planning re-treat Oct. 18. There will be a facilitator, a short board meeting and team build-

ing, but the main purpose will be to determine what direction the board wishes the Chamber to take over the next five to seven years.

NEW DIRECTORSIn accordance with the by-laws

of the Chamber, seven new direc-tors were elected. Beginning their three-year term on Jan. 1, 2014, will be Robert Bilnoski, Golden Pass LNG; Daniel Williams, Entergy; Keith Fontenot, MCT FCU; William Georgie, World-

wide Sorbent; Randy Sonnier, TO-TAL; Elizabeth Craven, Mid America Cont.; and George Newsom, Soutex Surveyors. The board also appointed three directors to serve out the remain-der of terms for directors who have transferred out of the area. Beginning their two-year term immediately will be Doyle Hinds, A-1 American Fence Inc.; and C.A. Beau Maida, GT Logis-tics Inc. Starting his one year term im-mediately will be Mark Hanlon, Trin-ity Hearing and Balance. The directors certified the election at the September board meeting. All newly elected board members are invited to the remaining board meetings to observe and to the annual retreat. Appointed board mem-bers shall be entitled to attend all re-maining board meetings with full vot-ing privileges.

JACK BROOKS REGIONAL AIRPORT

With the changes to the flight sched-ule and a different contractor, it seems the air service out of our local airport is getting better and more dependable. The last report indicated our percent-ages are up to over 60 percent and the

PORT ARTHURCHAMBER OF COMMERCE


FROM THE PRESIDENT

Bill McCoy, President, Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce

Hosted by the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors

Businesses, chamber members and the general public are welcome!Celebrity Judge Dana Melancon will decide the costume contest.

Sponsorship LevelsLane and Team Sponsor - $250

(5 member team, 2 pitchers beer/soda and 1 pizza)Team Sponsor - $150

(5 member team, 1 pitcher beer/soda and 2 pizzas, 1 - 1’x4’ colored banner)Lane Sponsor - $200

(for those who want to get their name out but not bowl, 1 - 1’x4’ colored banner)

Registration Deadline is Friday, October 25th

10/29/2013 • 6:00 - 9:00pmSilent Auction • Adult Beverages

It’s not just a Halloween Party!

3500 Regional Dr. • Port Arthur • 409.722.8300 • www.MaxBowl.com

2nd Annual Cosmic Costume Bowling

Tournament

Oct. 17, 2013Morning Business Connection

McAllister Deli 7:30 a.m.

8393 Memorial Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77640

Oct. 22, 2013Meet Senator Tommy Williams Lun-

cheon11:30 a.m.

Holiday Inn Park Central2929 Jimmy JohnsonPort Arthur, TX 77642

Oct. 29, 2013Second annual Cosmic Costume

Bowling Tournament6-9 p.m.

MAXBOWL3500 Regional DrivePort Arthur, TX 77642

Nov. 21, 2013Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Com-

merce New Member Showcase4:30-6:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn Park Central2929 Jimmy JohnsonPort Arthur, TX 77642

A.O.K. Park Inc.2135 61st St.

Port Arthur, TX 77640

Advanced Auto Parts4601 Gulfway Drive


Marco2145 Stillwater DriveBeaumont, TX 77705

Permian Premier Health Services2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Ste. 501


Previty-Clinic for Surgical Care740 Hospital Drive, Ste. 280

Beaumont, TX 77701

Friends of Port Arthur Public Library4615 Ninth Ave.


U.S. Security Associates Inc.4345 Phelan Blvd.

Beaumont, TX 77707

Bee Solutions LLC9327 Little Big HornSilsbee, TX 77656

Access RV Park2565 95th St.


Bechtel1705 Center St.

Deerpark, TX 77536

CALENDAR

NEW MEMBERS

SEE MCCOY, PAGE 28


Jerry Frey, ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery plant manager, and Naomi Kathnelson, ExxonMobil Beaumont Polyethylene Plant, joined in pre-senting a check for $500,000 to The United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County. The check provid-ed a tremendous jump-start to the 2013 campaign. The presentation was made at the United Way’s 2013-14 Campaign Kickoff on Oct. 1 in the boardroom of its headquarters.

This year’s campaign goal is $2.6 million.

According to Karyn Hawkins, presi-dent/CEO of the United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson Coun-ty, “ExxonMobil’s support rallies our community to join the effort in helping our neighbors in need. ExxonMobil has partnered with United Way for many years to build a stronger community by reaching out a hand to those in need and encouraging all to ‘Live United.’” n Photo by J. Kevin Gaglianella

ExxonMobil jump-starts United Way campaign

amount of money we have to send the airlines is way down. With the smaller planes and removal of the low passenger flights, I believe we are moving to a more efficient and depend-able air service. The impact on our area still outweighs the money spent to ensure service.

DRIVING THROUGH A GROWING TEXAS

For the first time in many years, I recently enjoyed a full week of vacation. My wife and I drove to Nacogdoches for a day with my mother. We were there to go over legal mat-ters. Mother is 85 and want-ed us to know that she had everything planned should she come to a sudden end. It was sad to think about such things, but the older I get the more I understand. I had de-cided to take a back road to Nacogdoches. On the road from Jasper to Nacogdoches, I saw how low Lake Sam Ray-burn was due to our drought. There were trees growing in a cove where I used to fish. As I drove into Nacogdoches from Etoile, I didn’t recognize some of the roads, and as I was try-ing to identify where to turn, I suddenly realized the road had been built over the spot of a rent house where I used to live. The next day we drove to Nellie’s hometown of Mt. Pleasant. The purpose of this leg of the trip was to check on 60 acres that we own be-tween Mt. Pleasant and Dan-gerfield. There were new roads everywhere, shopping centers in areas that used to be for-est. In Mt. Pleasant, we stayed in a hotel on a new loop that was not there the last time we

visited.The new growth in every

town was an indication of the changes in the shopping patterns of the public. Shop-ping centers with nationally known brands had replaced the family-owned shops. We skirted Jefferson, Texas, look-ing for the broom factory that Nellie and I had visited many times. While the syrup company was still across the road, the old broom factory was now filled with old junk. The current owner said he didn’t know where we could buy handmade brooms, but we could go to the big box store and get cheaper ones. If I wanted to do that, I would have stayed home. Winding through the woods, we came to the entrance to the cem-etery where Nellie’s mother and father are buried. While she visited, I took the time to enjoy part of a good cigar and admire the brand new, fancy fence around the now larger facility. I sometimes wonder about spending money on fancy fences around a cem-etery in the middle of a forest. Are we keeping people in or out? Our business completed, family and friends visited, we headed back to Port Arthur.

I had now spent four nights in strange beds, and it was hard to keep my truck under the speed limit as we headed home. The last two days of the vacation were spent in my back yard watching the golfers, ducks, hawks, jays, mocking-birds and my two humming-birds. I realized that I have a problem. I enjoy home more than travel.

Bill McCoy, PresidentGreater Port Arthur

Chamber of Commerce

MCCOY | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27

American Cancer SocietyTexas Industries

River City HospiceStephen Jackson Academy/

Jack 1 FoundationGreson

Port Arthur Police Blue SantaCoastal Industrial Services

Bob Shaw Consulting EngineersBroussard’s Mortuary

D.P. Consulting Engineers Inc.Troop IndustrialJulian Salter Co.

Grammier-Oberle Funeral HomeMotta Express Services LLC

Pentair ValveJoe Deshotel-Representative

Holly Hinds, Realtor - Coldwell Banker

Drago’s Copy & Print CenterWorldwide Sorbent Products Inc.

Exygon Health and FitnessAccess RV

Edward Jones Steve FlemingThree Rives Inns and Suites

Port of Port Arthur

Southeast Texas Human Resource Associates

Holiday Inn - Park Central

Tony’s Barbeque & Steakhouse

GP Industrial Contractors Inc.

Walgreens Drug Stores No. 3958

Valero

Nuavation Tek

Angelle Insurance Agency

Gulf Credit Union

Groves Auto Body Inc.

RENEWING MEMBERS

LSCPA honors scholar-athletesLamar State College-Port Arthur honored its scholar-athletes who carry a 3.0 or better grade point aver-age during a special luncheon. During the ceremony, the students introduced instructors who made a special impact on their academic successes. Pictured, front from left, are athletes Evan White, basketball; Ivan Jelencic, bas-ketball; Kelsey Richardson, softball; Catherine Bihm, softball; Garth Brown, basketball; and D.J. Blanks, basketball. Pictured, back from left, are math instructor Sherry Steele, head basket-ball coach Lance Madison, history instructor Monteel Copple, assistant basketball coach Chad Kish, speech professor Dr. Laura Stafford, head softball coach Vance Edwards, math instructor Kim Jones and math instructor Michelle Askew.

ON THE SCENE

PORT ARTHURCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

THE GREATER


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by kevin kingstaff writer

Words above the entrance of St. Mary – Christus new Sports Medicine Center read, “For Weekend Warriors, Friday Night Heroes and Everyday People.”

Concussion specialist Dr. Kimberly Pitts elaborated on the meaning be-hind the motto of the center, which celebrated its grand open-ing Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Christus – St. Mary Outpa-tient Center in Port Arthur.

“Christus came up with that, and it’s something that we be-lieve across the board,” Pitts explained. “When you talk about the weekend warriors … you go out on the weekend and you play and you train in whatever sport you like, and you may get injured. There is a place for you to go. You can go and have rehab here locally. Kids who are play-ing football, volleyball, cheerleading … kids who have accidents playing some type of sport — that’s the Friday night guys. This is a place they can come for an evaluation if they get dinged on the head. Everyday people could be Maw Maw down the road who fell. Now

there is a place to refer that loved one who had a small head injury.”

“With the clinic here locally, we can get a (student) athlete in to the clinic, tested and have them back in class in a reasonable amount of time,” Serna said. “We can even do it at the end of the day where no class time is missed and the parent does not miss any work.”

Pitts said the clinic uses ImPACT testing on concussion vic-tims. ImPACT’s test is com-puterized and takes about 25 minutes to complete, the ImPACT website states. If a concussion is suspected, the baseline report will serve as a comparison to a repeat Im-PACT test, which profession-als can use to assess potential changes or damage caused by a concussion.

“It’s very important for us to see these kids immediately,” Pitts said. “Pull them from play and get the ini-tial evaluation because what people don’t realize is this test follows them. You now have a baseline starting in high school that follows you to the NCAA.”

But the center treats more than just concussion victims, reminds Dr. Jack

Johnston, the center’s medical director and orthopedic surgeon. Johnson is also team physician for the Texas Strikers, Southeast Texas’ first indoor soccer team.

“The injuries that I typically see are knees and shoulders and elbows,” he said. “Whether I operate on them or I don’t, they all will need some sort of rehab. The Sports Medicine Center is designed to do sports specific training before we let the athlete get back on the field.”

Patients will benefit from state-of-

the-art equipment, including the Ko-rebalance system, a 3D interactive pro-gram that provides high tech balance assessment and training to improve agility reaction time and motor control, according to the Christus website.

The Christus Sports Medicine Cen-ter is inside the Christus Outpatient Center – St. Mary at the intersection of Highway 73 and Ninth Avenue in Port Arthur. For more information, call (866) 683-3627. n

Christus St. Mary opens Sports Medicine Center

Dr. Jack Johnston, Christus administrator Wayne Moore, and Dr. Kimberly Pitts cut the ribbon, signifying the opening of the new Sports Medicine Center at the Christus – St. Mary Outpatient Center in Port Arthur.

Pitts


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Don Boumans loved the work he did for two decades at a local refinery. When he retired, he found a new way to express that love.

Boumans spent 20 years as plant manager for Goodrich-Gulf, which later became B.F. Goodrich, then Ameripol Synpol. After retirement in 1989, he joined an organization that led to the creation of the Donald T. Boumans Foundation. The result-ing foundation infuses Southeast Texas schools and colleges with money to continue educating students in the ways of process technology.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur was the most recent recipient of a Boumans Endow-ment as board members from the foundation presented a check for $10,000 to LSC-PA President Dr. Sam Monroe on Thursday, Sept. 12.

“We are proud to be associ-ated with Don Boumans and what he stood for as a supporter of education and training for Southeast Texans in the area of

industry,” Monroe said. “This endow-ment will help many students reach their career goals, and they will have

Mr. Boumans to thank.”Boumans, who passed away in July

2011 at the age of 86, spent 22 years growing the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable, from which the Boumans Foundation sprang to life. With seed money from the roundtable, Industrial Safety Training Council, and a close

friend, Don’s friends incorporated the Donald T. Boumans Foundation.

Boumans’ primary love was the growing of young people into careers in industry, particularly the construction crafts so important to the roundtable. The foundation accepts tax deductible donations at its website, dtbfounda-tion.org, and in turn arranges for schol-arships to be given in Boumans’ name. Scholarships are awarded to Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, the Associated Builders & Contractors, Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange and Lamar State College-Port Arthur. n

Foundation establishes Process Tech endowmentMembers of the Boumans Foundation present a check for $10,000 to Lamar State College-Port Arthur President Dr. Sam Monroe as the first contribution to an endowment in the name of Don T. Boumans. Pictured, from left, are Patty Collins, John Durkey, Dr. Monroe, Kenny Tims, Bert Black and Vickey Cornwell. The endowment will assist students at LSC-PA in the field of Process Technology.

Boumans


by kevin kingbusiness journal

As the lines between the physical and digital retail worlds blur and consum-ers turn to their mobile devices and apps to enhance their mobile lifestyle, AT&T aims to enhance the shopping experience for its customers through an innovative new store design.

“It’s all about finding solutions for our customers and whatever it is they are looking for,” said Marci Holland, director of sales for the AT&T Greater Houston Area/Beaumont. “In most retailers you pick up the product off the shelf … you open up the package when you get home and you try it out. It either works or it doesn’t work the way you thought it would. In this store, you’re actually able to demonstrate be-fore purchasing a product.”

Many of the new store design and merchandising elements for the new store at 4460 Dowlen Road in Beau-mont were first seen in AT&T’s award-winning flagship brand store on Chi-cago’s Michigan Avenue, described on chicagobusiness.com as “gleaming … with an Apps Bar staffed by ‘app-ten-ders’ and plenty of communal space to grab a seat and play with gadgets.”

“It’s one of three in our entire compa-ny that we were able to build in Beau-mont. It’s very similar to the Michigan Avenue store as far as the elements that we have inside the design itself,” Hol-

land said. “There are obviously some differences as the Michigan Avenue store is bigger, but the elements are the same. Those elements are built around exceptional customer experience — a shopping experience for a customer like no other.”

Holland said the new store design focuses on “highly personalized ser-vice,” as well.

“It’s more of an interaction with the customer than a transaction,” she said. “There’s not check-out stations or cash registers. Everything is done side by side with the customer. The design of the store allows us to elevate that in-teraction by the displays that we have in the store.”

Customers will find round café-style “learning tables” that allow for personal interactions with the AT&T retail con-sultant to ask questions or learn about a product or service. All retail consultants are equipped with a tablet supported by a new mobile point-of-sale system that gives ultimate flexibility for helping customers anywhere in the store.

Community tables, another part of

the new AT&T design, showcase fea-tured items and allow customers to shop and play with a specific app or product, Holland said. This space mer-chandises apps, accessories and devices to show customers how they can work together.

“We want customers to come in not just to shop, but to play with all the so-lutions that we have to offer them,” she said.

Other design elements include a Connected Experience Zone featur-ing “lifestyle vignettes” that offer cus-tomers a glimpse of how solutions can be used in customers’ everyday lives through categories such as music, home security and entertainment and an Explore Zone with “explore walls” that showcase AT&T’s diverse device line-up and accessories complemented by digital monitors with product infor-mation.

Holland said the store, which is five years in the making, opened for busi-ness Sept. 28 and will be holding an of-ficial grand opening Oct. 18 with im-portant city dignitaries present.

“Any time you can celebrate the open-ing of a new store, especially one with a cutting-edge new retail concept in Beaumont, it’s a great day,” said Beau-mont Mayor Becky Ames. “Bringing new job opportunities and new goods and services to Beaumont consumers is the type of investment that we want to celebrate as we continue to grow our local economy.”

The store is the latest example of an AT&T Texas investment that includes more than $1.0 billion through the first half of 2013 in wireless and wireline networks and more than $7.0 billion from 2010 through 2012.

The Dowlen Road location will serve the growing number of consumers re-lying on their wireless devices to man-age their busy lives, an AT&T press release states.

“As Beaumont businesses and con-sumers come to rely on more and more mobile technology to communicate, announcements like this one become even more important to our future eco-nomic growth,” said Jim Rich, presi-dent, Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.

AT&T has more than 117 retail locations in South Texas and was re-cently recognized with two significant achievements, outperforming com-petitors for customer service and wire-less purchase experience. J.D. Power awarded AT&T the “Highest Ranked Customer Service Performance Among Full-Service Wireless Provid-ers“ and “Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Full Ser-vice Wireless Providers“ in their 2013, Volume 2 studies.

Beaumont store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Satur-day, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.att.com. n

‘Store of the future’ opens in Beaumont

Beaumont Team Members (front

row from left ) Tori Brown, Tennille

Ramsey, Frances Venable, Ashley Landry, Jessika

Dees, Amber Bruno, Charity Callan,

Jehona Vincent, Rishauna Flood, Tashi Henry and

Tylisicia Guill; and (back row from left)

James Leblanc, store manager RJ Batuyong, Burke

Trail, Marci Holland, Mark Lindamood,

Jack Woodruff, Carl Price and Jarman

St. Julien


Duncan believes that a dearth of new coal-fired plants is not be-cause natural gas is cheaper, but because of the uncertainty that the looming carbon rules were insert-ing into the marketplace. The bat-tle between regulators and the coal industry is not over, but Duncan is loathe to take the fight to the liti-gation level. Meanwhile, coal-pro-ducing areas are suffering, he said.

During the EPA’s comment phase, the coalition is encouraging its members, including consum-ers, small businesses and manu-

facturers, to let the White House and the OMB know that the new regulations will cost jobs.

“We lost 6,000 jobs in Eastern Kentucky this year, and they are not coming back anytime soon. People feel the pain,” said Duncan.

He is convinced, however, that coal will remain an important part of the energy mix in the U.S. It is plentiful, with a 290-year supply, and is affordable and easily avail-able.

“We are the Saudi Arabia of coal,” said Duncan. n

COAL | CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25

There’s more price risk to the downside for cotton farmers as China sits on a stockpile of roughly 40 million bales of cotton, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.

Dr. John Robinson, AgriLife Extension cotton economist in College Station, said China’s stockpile was purchased at between $1.30 and $1.40 a pound. That surplus hangs over the market and if they were to decide to sell, the market would experience price shock.

“If they were to dump their cotton, the market might be 30 cents to the downside tomorrow,” Robin-son said. “Whenever they decide to sell their cotton, it would overall weaken the market.”

Hedge funds invested in cotton futures are not holding positions for the long term, he said. Instead, any geopolitical unrest could cause a 5- to 10-cent drop in prices, further pressuring any upside potential in pricing.

“I think commercial traders have been expecting lower prices as we go forward,” he said. “It means more surplus cotton for everybody and price weakness.”

Robinson said China might have hoped to see In-dia’s cotton production fall via inadequate monsoon rain. However, that has not happened and has pre-vented China from selling some of its surplus cotton to India on a price rally.

In the meantime, Robinson advised cotton produc-ers to be aware of price risks and to consider purchas-ing puts or put spreads. This provides insurance for producers who are holding cotton that hasn’t already been contracted in the event the market was to dip 10 cents or more.

For Texas, Robinson said about half to 60 percent of the crop is in the Plains Cotton Cooperative Associa-tion pool.

“They will get their price,” he said. “That’s been the only forward-pricing option available for many grow-ers, especially in dryland areas.” n

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Blair FanninA surplus of China cotton has price risk to the downside for cotton farmers.

Threat from Chinese cottonTexas A&M economist issues warning

‘If they were to dump their cotton, the market might be 30 cents to the downside tomorrow.’

Dr. John Robinson, AgriLife Extension


ORANGECHAMBER OF COMMERCE


FROM THE PRESIDENTShop local, shop local, shop local! I don’t think we can hear this phrase too much. Why, you may ask, is it im-portant to shop local? Dollars spent locally have three times the impact on your com-munity as dollars spent outside of your county. When shopping locally, you’re simultaneously cre-ating jobs, funding more city services through sales taxes, investing in your neighborhood im-provement and promot-ing community develop-ment. When you shop at one local merchant, you are supporting a host of other busi-nesses such as banks and restaurants, to name a few. You save money by shopping at home. You drive less and save time. We all know how expen-sive gasoline is. Here is your chance to remind a neighbor to save gas and shop local. You can tell everyone you know how important it is to shop lo-cal, but it is just like any other com-mon advice. We know it, but we don’t change our behavior. I challenge each you to take pride in your community and encourage everyone you know to shop local, shop local, shop local. You make the difference!

I have often been asked “Why should I be a Chamber member? What is in it for me?” My first re-sponse is always the Chamber is the best business networking resource you can have. We are all aware that who you know is often as important as what you know. As a member of the Greater Orange Area Chamber

of Commerce, you will have end-less opportunities to meet with other members in order to promote your business and develop long-term rela-

tionships. We have many opportunities for you to participate such as the monthly Networking Breakfast Connection. It is also a great way to showcase your business by being a host for a Net-working Breakfast Con-nection.

The Tunnel Boat Races “Showdown on the Sa-bine” might have started out wet but the event

ended with beautiful weather and great crowds on Sunday. The win-ner in the Formula Light division was Steve Merleau sponsored by Automart. The winner in the For-mula One division was Curtis Nunez sponsored by Granger Chevrolet. A great showing for some hometown sponsors! We want to thank our VIP Tent Sponsors Heather Montagne State Farm Insurance Agency, Da-vid Self Ford, Gopher Industrial, and Granger Chevrolet. You helped make the event a success.

The Chamber wants to thank David Self Ford for the donation of a new refrigerator. It is members like you that make our community success-ful. David Self Ford is hosting a Sur-vivor’s Breakfast honoring all breast cancer survivors on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. The address is 1601 Green Ave., Orange. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Ida Schossow, President, Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce

Oct. 2-5, 2013Lions Club Carnival

Lions Den ParkEntrances on MacArthur Drive and Main

Avenue6:30-10 p.m. Wed/Thur6:30 – 11 p.m. Fri/Sat

~~~~~~Oct. 2, 2013

Ribbon CuttingLion’s Club Carnival

Lions Den Park5:30 p.m.

Oct. 9-12, 2013Lions Club Carnival

Lions Den ParkEntrances on MacArthur Drive and Main

Avenue6:30-10 p.m. Wed/Thur

6:30-11 p.m. Fri/Sat~~~~~~

Oct. 18-20, 2013Orange Trade Days

200 East TurrettOrange

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Oct. 18-19, 2013Orange County Livestock Show

Association& Go Texan Barbecue Cook Off

Pavillion BarnArnel Road & Crawfish Festival Fair Grounds

Mauriceville~~~~~~

Oct. 22, 2013Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

Lutcher Theater707 Main

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Oct. 23, 2013Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

Lutcher Theater707 Main

6:30-8:30 p.m.

CALENDAR

ELITE MEMBEROrange Savings Bank

DISTINGUISHED MEMBERSW.H. Stark House

Stark Museum of ArtShangri La Botanical Gardens

& Nature CenterFrances Ann Lutcher Theater

Heather Montagne State Farm InsuranceSabine Federal Credit Union

DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS

The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting cere-mony to celebrate the opening of Orange Family Dental at 3109 Edgar Brown Drive in Orange. As a new business in the community, Orange Family Dental strives to elevate your sense of wellness and confidence. Owners Dr. Thakkar, DMD and Dr. Rastogi, DMD are joined by associates Dr. Yukti Gulati, DDS and Dr. Mahesh Dholariya, DDS. The Orange Family Dental team of profes-sionals looks forward to providing you with an extraordinary dental experience in an environment that’s both comfortable and technologically advanced.

With well-practiced skills, their dental professionals will provide services of the highest quality, creating an unforgettable experience and leaving you with an empowered awareness of your oral health. Their state-of-the-art facil-ity has the latest in dental equipment and technology. The mission at Orange Family Dental is to provide quality and affordable dental care for the whole family. They offer sedation dentistry with an oral surgeon, are in-network with majority of PPO insurances, and accept Medicaid and CHIP (DentaQuest/MCNA). Evening and weekend hours are available, as well as interest-free financing (subject to credit approval) and payment plans.

Call Orange Family Dental at (409) 330-4252 for an appointment. n

Orange Family Dental now open

SEE SCHOSSOW, PAGE 35


ON THE SCENE

First Financial BankIndustrial Thermal Services

The Orange LeaderLa Quinta Inn and Suites – Bridge City

Canon Solutions AmericaFirst United Methodist Church

Jay Ayers Insurance

Sherwin WilliamsInfocus Camera & Imaging

A & G FashionsOrange Youth Baseball/Softball

Cypress Bayou Industrial PaintingCity of Pinehurst

Cypress Cove Apartments

Optimist Village3650 Optimist WayOrange, TX 77630Darlene Wissing(409) 883-9949

Orange Apartments3322 Ridgemont Drive

Orange, TX 77630Kelly Loos

(409) 883-2937

Global Green Insurance Agency2403 Martin Luther King

Orange, TX 77630Emily Lowe

(409) 670-5854

RENEWING MEMBERS

NEW MEMBERS

Granger Chevrolet will host the second an-nual Man-Bra Fashion Show on Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m. to benefit “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” Celebrity run-way contestants and guests include David Jones, Gopher Indus-trial; Butch Campbell, Lamar State College-Orange; David Dubose, Orange County com-missioner; Mike LeM-oine, Spanky’s Restau-rant; and a few mystery guests. Gary Stelly from KOGT will be the em-cee for the event. Judges will be Judge Man-dy Rogers and Judge Courtney Arkeen. n

Ida Schossow, President

Greater Orange Chamber of CommercePeggy's on the Bayou 2

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Photo by Ralf Mims


Beau Reve, 4400 Atlantic Road, Port Arthur

GROVES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURIST CENTER

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce announced the Students of the Month for September at its monthly networking coffee held at Peg-gy’s on the Bayou No. 2. Paige Ousley was chosen as the Orangefield Student of the Month, and Bridge City’s student was Luke Placette.

Paige Ousley is ranked 10th out of her class of 127 students with a 3.79 GPA on the college 4.00 scale and is the daugh-ter of Brian and Anna Ousley. Teachers have noted, “Paige is a very responsible student who is respectful to her teacher and peers, and a joy to have in class. Her positive attitude is contagious.”

Paige plans to attend Texas A&M University for a nutrition degree and afterward at-tend the University of Houston to obtain a pharmacy degree.

Luke Placette is ranked first out of his class of 186

students with a 4.91 GPA and is the son of Dan-iel and Laurel Placette. Teachers have stated, “Luke

demonstrates a positive influence on others, uncompromising (in) his morals and integrity. An excellent role model for others to emulate, he always puts others before himself – a true example of leadership. He is bright, eager to learn and a joy to have in the classroom.”

Luke plans to attend Lamar Universi-ty, majoring in mechanical engineering.

Both Paige and Luke received certif-icates honoring them for their accom-plishments along with gift certificates from The Classy Peacock, Walmart, Ti-ger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City,

Sabine Federal Credit Union, Central Office Sup-ply, David Self Ford, Geaux Mail, Firestone Credit Union, Comtex Wireless and Michele Michelle Day Spa. n

Students of the Month Bridge City, Orangefield scholars honored

Bridge City Chamber Ambassador Shirley Zimmerman, Laurel Placette, Bridge City Student of the Month Luke Placette, and Assistant Principal Glenn Procella

Paige Ousley

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Savvy Chic Salon & Spa and Baby Chic/Fleur de Chic, all in one building at 6159 39th St., Groves

Up Your Alley Salon, 5549 E. Parkway, Groves


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FOR THE RECORDJEFFERSON COUNTY

Camargo, ArmandoDba Muffler’s and Tire Shop El Chijol4697 MagnoliaBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 7/26/2013 Cert. no. 83685

Griffith, Yvette M.Dba JJ Consulting208 S. 1st StreetNederland, TX 77627Filed 7/26/2013 Cert. no. 83686

Trevino, DustinDba Git Er’ Done Construction513 Landry DrivePort Neches, TX 77651Filed 7/26/2013 Cert. no. 83687

AREF LLCDba Mike’s Furniture Outlet1625 College St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 7/26/2013 Cert. no. 83688

Wells, VirginiaDba Jazzfest Vacation2110 Wignall Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 7/26/2013 Cert. no. 83689

Rodriguez, IsmaelDba Legendario2346 4th Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 7/26/2013 Cert. no. 83690

Burciaga, Rosendo HumbertoDba Zavala Construction Co.4020 30th StreetPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 7/29/2013 Cert. no. 83691

Hopkins, TyrrellDba World Class Cleaning Solutions3202 Avenue BBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 7/29/2013 Cert. no. 83692

Magic Wash & Lube LPDba Dazzle3015 Nederland Ave. Ste BNederland, TX 77627Filed 7/29/2013 Cert. no. 83693

Keyes, Shenita L.Dba Tidy Glo Cleaning Service648 W. 19th StreetPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 7/29/2013 Cert. no. 83694

Slaughter, Timothy P.Dba Imperial Enterprises3544 28thPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 7/29/2013 Cert. no. 83695

Borel, MicheleDba S & M Tree and Garden Center3026 Howard Dr.China, TX 77613Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83696

Dollar Maze LLCDba Dollar Max204 N. 10th Street Apt. 33Orange, TX 77630Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83697

Doucet, JenniferDba Family Matters6250 Navajo TrailBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83698

Walker, Ronald L.Dba Southeast Texas Insur-ance Premium3003 Nederland Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83699

Ipes, John NelsonDba Trophy Fish & PondsP.O. Box 12954Beaumont, TX 77726Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83700

Guilbeau, DarleneDba Up Your Alley Salon5549 E. ParkwayGroves, TX 77619Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83701

Defender Security CompanyDba True Home Security211 E. 7th Street Ste. 620Austin, TX 78701Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83702

Judice, Eileen LawDba The Law Insurance Agency3016 Nederland AveNederland, TX 77627Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83703

Fontenette, Timothy L.Dba Complete Lawn Care311 48th StreetPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 7/30/2013 Cert. no. 83704

Harris, CarolynBrown, Stacy R.Richard, GloriaDba Competent Home Health4690 Roberts Ave.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83705

Happy Motors LLCDba Happy Motors LLC810 S. 11th St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83706

Walker, Denita E.Dba Golden Gate Monument9037 CollegeBeaumont, TX 77707Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83707

McNeil, DarylDba Beyond Expectations Hair & Nail Studio85 N. 11th StreetBeaumont, TX 77702Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83708

Lemell, PamelaDba Vixxen Boutique5280 Wildwood Dr.Beaumont, TX 77708Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83709

Pebble Pools, LLCDba Pebble Pools1657 N. BriarwoodNome, TX 77629Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83710

Hampton, III MoralDba MH Fashions & Acces-sories1107 Threadneedle St.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83711

Morris, JermaineDba Jay’s Fashion Designs2421 Franklin St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83712

Hines, MysiaDba P. A. Landscaping Service2615 Calder #670Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83713

Freeman, Trudi YorkDba B & T Delivery110 CR 728Buna, TX 77612Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83714

Wells, MeredithDba Wells Services175 Lakeview Rd.Vidor, TX 77662Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83715

Benoit-Suire, BrandiDba Salon Benoit4011 Lincoln Ave.Groves, TX 77619Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83716

Cross, QuintonDba Youth Transition Company2825 I-10 East #122Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 7/31/2013 Cert. no. 83717

Manley, HershelDba The Hershel Manley Team6310 DelawareBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 83718

McCreary, Linda SueDba S & D Takeout1100 Austin Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 83719

Williams, MeltonDba God Is Good, Landscaping Lawn and Garden4222 Sullivan St.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 83720

Bernard, Sharon JoyDba Joy’s Unlimited Super Clean717 Thomas Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 83721

Celaya, Tami ReneCelaya, AlfonzoDba No Ka Oi Shaved Ice2440 Hwy 365Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 83722

Freeman, Trudi YorkFreeman, Benjamin JosephDba B & T Delivery110 CR 728Buna, TX 77612Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 83723

Tucker, Sr GaryDba Tucker Enterprises1010 Honeybee Ln.Vidor, TX 77662Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83724

Derouen-Hough, Rev. VickiDba The I. M. MinistryP O Box 20158Beaumont, TX 77720Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83725

Luong, Lan ChiDba Chi’s Beauty Salon3632 Gulfway DrivePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83726

Collins, OrionHall, RupertoLofton Jr., Joe T.Dba HCL Developments5675 Theresa St.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83727

Weber, John PatrickDba Driveway Slag825 MontrosePort Neches, TX 77651Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83728

Johnson-Oliver, TiffanyDba I Am My Sister’s Keeper of Port Arthur1800 Duff DrivePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83729

Hill, MiltonDba Milton Hill Real Estate8710 Baker Rd.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83730

Scurria, MeghanDba Southern Belle Creations70956 Ellen LaneBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83731

Vega, LilianaVega, Garcia Fernando4801 W. 7th Street Apt. 28Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 83732

Wilson, TreyDba GT Enterprises4310 Singleton Rd.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83733

Aztec Marine Agencies, Inc.Dba Acceleron Logistics LLC1485 Wellington Circle Ste. 101Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83734

Alfred Jr., FreddieDba Alfred’s Lawn Maintenance1616 Pauline St.Beaumont, TX 77703Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83735

Halford, MichaelChrist Jr., EdwardDba Reflection Power CleanersP O Box 12450Beaumont, TX 77726Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83736

Batchelor, Paige AlaineDba Rising Stars Studio1108 Port Neches Ave.Port Neches, TX 77651Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83737

Lee, Medricka MarieDba Chaos by M. Marie705 N. 5th Street Apt. 6Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83738

Senegal, Jacob L.Dba All Around Service – JLS Enterprise1407 S. MLKBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83739

Williams, Darvin K.Williams, Dorcenia R.Dba The Hour of Power1337 W. Proctor St.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 83740

NYLA Holdings IncDba Fish or Hunt3001 Hwy 73 WestPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83741

Ericmacy LLCDba MX Sushi Bar4040 Crow Rd. Apt. 307Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83742

Miller, StacyDba Miller Motivation2540 Louisiana St.Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83743

Cassidy J MDba Appliances1475 I-10 EastBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83744

Eakin, AmberDba Riot Performance6151 CoolidgeGroves, TX 77619Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83745

Babineaux, Michelle A.Dba Bab’s Carpet4940 Highland Ave.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83746

A Crandall Appraisal Services LLCDba Crandall Appraisal Service5210 Kent Ave.Groves, TX 77619Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 83747

Martinez, CarolynDba Maw Maws Shaved Ice1150 Amelia Ave.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83748

Leger, JefferyDba Jeff Leger Farm452 Gallier Rd.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83749

Stogner, Lana LynnDba Maid to Mop4144 Bobbie CircleBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83750

Smith, MelvinDba M & S Transportation1240 AmarilloBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83751

Anthony, VetaDba V J Concession5495 CollegeBeaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83752

Calidonio, FreddyDba Better Way Insurance Agency3880 Gulfway Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83753

J K Sanderson MinistriesDba Immanuel Church of Christ170 Charlotte Dr.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83754

Neches River WheelhouseDba Neches River Wheelhouse3120 Central Mall Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83755

Neches River Wheelhouse, LLCDba The Wheelhouse3120 Central Mall Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83756

Barrutia, Jose M.Dba Jose Handyman5610 Emily Ln.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/7/2013 Cert. no. 83757

RT Asset Holdings, LLCDba RT Mini Storage4484 Hodgson Rd.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83758

Nixon, Mark AnthonyDba Urban Wear3350 KiplingBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83759

Simmons, Micheal RayDba B Wear560 Dewey StreetBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83760

Moore, DavidDba Southeast Consultants2316 Orange St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83761

Moore, DavidDba Power and Light Services2316 Orange St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83762

Hudler, CarolynParish, PamDba 5 O’Clock Somewhere Quartet13320 Davida Dr.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83763

Comeaux, Cody AllenDba Elite Custom Rods694 County Road 777Buna, TX 77612Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83764

Morris, Roy MarcelleDba Rhim’s Construction765 SchwarnerBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/8/2013 Cert. no. 83765

Cole, TashaDba Prime Fitz27 N. 11th StreetBeaumont, TX 77702Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83767

Duncan, StarzeraDba StarzeraP O Box 20075Beaumont, TX 77720Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83768

Limbrick, VertieAlexander, KimbleyDba K & V Professional Maid Services6550 Lexington Dr. #11Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83769

Wilridge Jr., HoustonDba H&S Enterprises4425 Flamingo LaneBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83770

Dugas, DarrellDba D D Fabrication900 Helena Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83771

Johnson, William B.Dba B Floors4710 MaddoxBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83772

Bishop Enterprises IncDba I 10 Equipment6642 Industrial Rd.Beamont, TX 77705Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83773

Miller, KristyStrohl, DonnaDba Extreme Clean Team2748 Big Buck Dr.Kountze, Tx 77625Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83774

Beaumont West Math Geek IncDba Beaumont West Math Geeks Inc420 Dowlen RdBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83775

Holmes, VanessaDba Zaza’s112 Happy Hollow LaneTaylor Landing, TX 77705Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 83776

Golden Triangle Vapor LLCDba GT Vapor5630 Duff St.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/12/13Cert. no. 83777

Pollard, Yalanda Y.Dba Anointed Touch Salon Beaumont1269 N. Major Dr.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/12/2013 Cert. no. 83778

Cooper, SheraltonDba Double Razors Edge110 South ParkwayBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/12/2013 Cert. no. 83779

Swanzy, Colby L.C & S Industrial3930 11th StreetPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/12/2013 Cert. no. 83780

Winn, AnnaDba Anna’s Cleaning Service595 Pollard StreetBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 8/13/2013 Cert. no. 83781

Broussard, MarcyDba The Cosmedic Firm2136 Walker LaneNederland, TX 77627Filed 8/13/2013 Cert. no. 83782

Lewis, MelissaDba Next Breath CPRP O Box 412China, TX 77613Filed 8/13/2013 Cert. no. 83783

Johns, Kendall GradyDba End Zone Gift Shop & Antiques1417 Magnolia Ave. Ste. BPort Neches, TX 77651Filed 8/13/2013 Cert. no. 83784

Vera, RoelDba Vera’s Lawn Service1579 Ave. BBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/13/2013 Cert. no. 83785

Linton, DariusDba Premier Motors4270 Corley St.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/13/2013 Cert. no. 83786

Pete and Harold’s Auto Clinic Inc.Dba Pete and Harold’s Auto2134 Bluebonnet Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83787

Bailey, LindaDba Just Friends2365 61st StreetPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83788

Thillet III, HamiltonDba BT3 Golf6335 Way Side Dr.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83789

Mok, DonaldDba Southern Maid Donuts690 S. Main StreetLumberton, TX 77657Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83790

Samaha Jr., James L.Dba Wapati Chewz & MoreP O Box 597China, TX 77613Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83791

Hill, Koneka N.Dba Tovema Afro Braiding Enterprises4075 Laurel Street Apt. 72Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83792

Hill, Derrick B.Dba Tovema Afro Braiding Enterprises4075 Laurel Street Apt. 72Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83792

Duran, Edgar A.Dba Epix Boarding1415 Calder Apt 12Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/14/2013 Cert. no. 83793

Smith, Carol J.Dba Carol Bella Monograms Etc1380 Audubon PlaceBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/14/2013 Cert. no. 83794

Glen’s Paint & Body IncDba Groves Auto Body5210 N. Tram Rd.Vidor, TX 77662Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83795

Carter’s Retail IncDba Carter’s800 Brazos Ste. 400Austin, TX 78701Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83796

Baruch, TuvalDeri, RanDba G. Cosmetics6230 Sutherland Sq.Houston, TX 77081Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83797

BGI Contractors Inc.Dba United Marine Shipyard4110 Washington Blvd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83798

Jones, Marshall D.Dba Aesthetic Conceptions875 Neches #5Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83799

SDD Investments LLCDba Labelle RV Park1625 Quail RunBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83800

Monroe, JamesDba J M Delivery2149 Orange Acres DriveGroves, TX 77619Filed 8/15/2013 Cert. no. 83801

Romero, BretDba A 1 Pop LocksP O Box 1068Beaumont, TX 77704Filed 8/16/2013 Cert. no. 83802

Martin, Thomas A.Martin, Brenda F.Dba DYAD Enterprises10075 Milky Way Ln.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/16/2013 Cert. no. 83803

Weber, Corey R.Weber, Andrea L.Dba Weber’s Wood Works1475 Stacewood Dr.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/16/2013 Cert. no. 83804

Lewis Jr., CharlesDba All Season Tree Triming4515 Alamosa St.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/16/2013 Cert. no. 83805

Foreman, Stephanie L.Dba Sassy & Classy13009 Powers Rd.Hamshire, TX 77622Filed 8/16/2013 Cert. no. 83806

Bellard, Rebecca A.Dba Beau Reve Bayou Some-thing Boutique4400 Atlantic Rd.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83807

Juman, NizamDuenas, LeonardDuenas, LilyDba Juman & Duenas Cleaning Services5125 5th StreetPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83808

Britton, KristiDba Purr Dee’s Cleaning Service800 WestburyBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83809

Baker, Janice L.Dba Uncle Wooley’s Jewels7244 Terrell St. Apt. AGroves, TX 77619Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83810

Alfred Jr., FreddieDba Alfred’s Lawn Maintenance Enterprises1616 PaulineBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83811

Rakin LLCDba Tri Stop7105 Tram RoadBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83812

Malik and SonsDba Pricewise 103213 East Hwy 90China, TX 77613Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83813

Pricewise LLCDba Pricewise 1012924 Nederland Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/19/2013 Cert. no. 83814

Beaumont Taxi Inc.Dba Beaumont Taxi1255 AmeliaBeaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83815

Williams, Sharon A.Dba Sharron’s Anointed EntourageP O Box 5674Beaumont, TX 77726Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83816

Utterback, RichardDba Integrated Lifting Solutions9565 Faggard Rd.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83817

Spikes, LabonnaDba Groceries 2 Go8255 San Bruno St.Beaumont, TX 77708Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83818

Lopez, Rocio G.Dba Lupita’s Auto Paint Supply3015 Gulfway Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83819

Diggles, CharlesDba Diggles Hair Company1880 Broadway Unit #3Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83820

Villacorta, OliverDba FAA Amusement Game Room1360 CalderBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83821

Roadshows USA (Precious Metals Dealer) LLCDba Roadshows USA LLC5380 Clearwater Ct.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83822

Williams, Gregory B.Dba Authentik Kreations1096 Georgia Ave. Apt #2Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/20/2013 Cert. no. 83823

Horst Marketing Inc.Dba Horst Marketing Inc.882 S. Loading Dock Rd.Silsbee, TX 77656Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83824

Zimmerman, AdrianaDba Mayberry Construction7475 Pebble Beach Dr.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83825

Johnson, ChristineChapter 13Filed 8/27/2013Jefferson County

Newman, TomekaChapter 13Filed 8/28/2013Jefferson County

Johnson, GloriaChapter 13Filed 8/28/2013Jefferson County

Grogan, GaryGrogan, BrendaChapter 13Filed 8/28/2013Orange County

Guillory, ShaunteChapter 7Filed 8/29/2013Jefferson County

Hoover Jr., VirgilHoover, Alice

Chapter 7Filed 8/29/2013Orange County

King, AliciaChapter 7Filed 8/30/2013Orange County

Hebert, Michael W.Chapter 13Filed 8/30/2013Jefferson County

Jones, LetishaChapter 13Filed 8/30/2013Jefferson County

Headley, GingerChapter 13Filed 8/30/2013Orange County

Blevins, JamesBlevins, MaryChapter 7Filed 8/30/2013

Jefferson County

Hart, JohnChapter 13Filed 9/2/2013Jefferson County

Miller, TracyChapter 13Filed 9/2/2013Jefferson County

Aaron, JeffreyGrogan-Aaron, SevelliaChapter 13Filed 9/2/2013Jefferson County

Davis, DennisChapter 13Filed 9/3/2013Orange County

Pouncy Jr., DavidPouncy, NancyChapter 13Filed 9/3/2013Jefferson County

Willett, ShirleyChapter 7Filed 9/3/2013Jefferson County

Garsee, LinMarieChapter 13Filed 9/5/2013Jefferson County

Moore, SharonChapter 7Filed 9/5/2013Jefferson County

Holbrook, TyHolbrook, RebeccaChapter 13Filed 9/6/2013Hardin County

Sherwood, RobertSherwood, LisaChapter 13Filed 9/8/2013Jefferson County

Lee, Luke A.

Lee, CaseyChapter 13Filed 9/9/2013Jefferson County

Townsend, LarryTownsend, AngelaChapter 13Filed 9/10/2013Orange County

Corbin, JohnChapter 13Filed 9/10/2013Jefferson County

Rodgers Jr., KarryChapter 7Filed 9/12/2013Jefferson CountyHebert, John G.Chapter 7Filed 9/12/2013Jefferson County

Jones, ShawnettaChapter 13Filed 9/13/2013

Jefferson County

Carrington, Alice D.Chapter 7Filed 9/13/2013Jefferson County

Rice Jr., JeffreyChapter 7Filed 9/13/2013Jefferson County

Brown, VeronicaChapter 13Filed 9/16/2013Jefferson County

VanHorne, KevinChapter 7Filed 9/17/2013Jefferson County

Brown, CalubChapter 13Filed 9/18/2013Orange County

Johnson, Robert Earl

Chapter 13Filed 9/20/2013Jefferson County

Morgan, DarlankaChapter 13Filed 9/20/2013Jefferson County

Mitchell, RoxanaChapter 7Filed 9/20/2013Jefferson County

Bass, SheveraChapter 13Filed 9/24/2013Jefferson County

Knowles, TimothyChapter 7Filed 9/25/2013Jefferson County

Hernandez & Solis, Inc.Chapter 7Filed 9/25/2013Jefferson County

Bankruptcies


FOR THE RECORDPorter, TiffanyDba Passion Entertainment5925 Meadowview St.Beaumont, TX 77708Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83826

Zaza, NouzadDba N-Zaza Property Tax ConsultantsP O Box 7551Beaumont, TX 77726Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83827

Tejani Group LLCDba Hot Looks Family Salon & Spa4171 Dowlen Rd.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83828

Broussard, RhondaDba Renovamen Jewelry626 Block StreetPort Neches, TX 77651Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83829

First Choice Insurance Services LLCDba First Choice Insurance Services LLC2855 Eastex Fwy, Ste. JBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83830

Henderson, RobbieDba Pixiclean Professional Cleaning Service113 BrazosKyle, TX 78640Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83831

Butta, NawapornDba Butta Lawn Care6010 Westgate DriveBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/21/2013 Cert. no. 83832

SSZ Enterprises Inc.Dba Super Stop #161165 S. 11th StreetBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/22/2013 Cert. no. 83833

Shama Enterprise Inc.Dba Johnney Liquor #32580 S. 4th Street Ste. BBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/22/2013 Cert. no. 83834

Joubert, TroyDba Joubert Rental5625 Landry Ln.Beaumont, TX 77708Filed 8/22/2013 Cert. no. 83835

CLR Contractor Service LLCDba Safe and Sound Structures2603 Ave. DNederland, TX 77627Filed 8/22/2013 Cert. no. 83836

Eldredge, KymDba 828 All Things Good Décor13520 Niagara StreetBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/22/2013 Cert. no. 83837

Landry Jr., Willis J.Dba Landry Services6159 Garner St.Groves, TX 77619Filed 8/22/2013 Cert. no. 83838

Cai, TianxingDba System Engineering Publishing5125 University Drive Apt. 9Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83839

Davis, DavidDba Davis Handyman Service1930 North 23rd St.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83840

Cassidy, J. M.Dba We Buy Appliances1475 Interstate 10 EastBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83841

Cassidy, J. M.Dba Appliance Sales Service and Repair1475 Interstate 10 EastBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83842

Prosthetic Solution Centers of America LLCDba Prosthetic Solution Center3185 Calder St.Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83843

Myers III, Hilius JohnDba Myers Automotive Repair Specialist2903 Nederland Ave. “Rear”Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83844

New Punjab LLCDba Fuel Point6099 Hwy 87Groves, TX 77619Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83845

Clayton, Ruby J.Dba One Way Outreach Ministry Center4105 Ferndale DrivePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83846

Amas Construction Inc.Dba Raceway Autos4935 College StreetBeaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83847

Dumesnil, Maria H.Dba Maria’s Diner3848 Main AvenueGroves, TX 77619Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83848

Haygood, MikeDba Proline Contracting295 Jena Ln.Lumberton, TX 77657Filed 8/23/2013 Cert. no. 83849

Hemmings, Andrew R.Dba SETMCE290 DowlenBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/26/2013 Cert. no. 83850

Games People Play Inc.Dba Henry Homberg Golf Shop5940 Babe Zaharis Dr.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83858

Bean, CorrettaDba Gifted Hands2650 Hoover RoadBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83859

Ellis Academy of Excellence Inc.Dba Ellis Academy of Excel-lence1048 Woodworth Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83860

Vandyke, RichardO’Neal, Kevin J.Dba Tickleme Productions2539 South Ste. 5Beaumont, TX 77702Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83861

Limbrick, RusshunLimbrick, Stephanie D.Johnson, JessicaDba On Tyme Trucking Leasing & Hotshot3240 East LucasBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83862

Perryman, BrendaDba Energy Technologies International1175 Brandywine Dr.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83863

Stegall, DavidDba L & D Services5565 Westchase LoopLumberton, TX 77627Filed 8/27/2013 Cert. no. 83864

Vasseur, JenniferDba Organize This2510 Highland Blvd.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83865

Dickerson, ToiDba Neches Permit ServiceP O Box 154Port Neches, TX 77651Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83866

Thomas, LionelDba LXT Properties5820 Brett LaneBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83867

Bennett, AnthonyDba Granny YaYa & PaPa T’s Catering895 DoucetteBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83868

Tran, TrungDba Shogun Japanese Steak-house & Sushi Bar1513 S. Highway 69Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83869

Talalis, Carol L.Dba Addasun Rental Properties5665 Indian TrailBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83870

Plaunty, ChristopherDba Lush Landscaping1895 W. LucasBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83871

TEA Industries Inc.Dba My Community Service3180 Washington Blvd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83872

TEA Industries Inc.Dba TEA Industries Property Management3180 Washington Blvd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83873

TEA Industries Inc.Dba Covering All Terrain Haul-ing Service3180 Washington Blvd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83874

Duran, EdgarCuellar Jr., EduardoDba Epix BoardingWestwood Business Plaza6574 College St.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83875

SBMorgan, LLCDba Wayne’s Transportation4215 N. Major Dr. #806Beaumont, TX 77713Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83876

Boudreaux, ElizabethDba Velvet Underground Studios1137 Elgin Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 8/28/2013 Cert. no. 83877

Ayala, DanielaOrtega, Gerardo A.Dba Dalam G Drywall & Paint2643 63rd StreetPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 8/29/2013 Cert. no. 83878

TLT Distributors LLCDba TLT Distributors LLC8006 Tom Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/29/2013 Cert. no. 83879

Prosperity Candles by KrisarahDba Prosperity Candles by Krisarah7370 Hidden ValleyBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 8/29/2013 Cert. no. 83880

Beber, TimBeber, MelanieMartel, KevinMartel, VictoriaDba Betel Enterprises6140 Barrington Ave.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 8/29/2013 Cert. no. 83881

Multilandscape Services LLCDba El Irrigation and Landscap-ing1875 Forsythe St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/30/2013 Cert. no. 83882

Green, TarnellDba Ready 2 Roll1550 LyleBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 8/30/2013 Cert. no. 83883

Hunn, MatthewDba Matthew Hunn Consulting2396 Eastex FreewayBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 8/30/2013 Cert. no. 83884

Fredeman, StephenDefrancis, CarloDba Sea Rim Estates As-sociation2333 EvergreenPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 8/30/2013 Cert. no. 83885

Robinette, RaquelDba Raquels Cleaning Service14369 Craigen Rd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 8/30/2013 Cert. no. 83886

Prince Micah Collection LLCDba Prince Micah CollectionP O Box 3011Beaumont, TX 77704Filed 8/30/2013 Cert. no. 83887

Hartje, JessicaDba Peace Love & Pallets6775 HansenGroves, TX 77619Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83888

Gamble, AngelaDba Blessed Hands Massage Therapy3920 W. Cardinal Dr.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83889

Wilcox, Kenneth E.Dba KE Wilcox Builders2020 Hanover CircleBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83890

IH 10 Ventures LLCDba Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches #2562426 Dowlen Rd.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83891

Robinson, LucretiaDba Quality Service Cleaners10450 E. Hamhire Rd.Hamshire, TX 77622Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83892

Levy, LakerciaHolmes, IngridDba K & I Design1120 Woodworth Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83893Fontenot, MartinDba Rock the red1350 S. Major Dr.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83894

Comeaux, Patricia L.Dba Wacki Science3147 Ronshire Ln.Port Neches, TX 77651Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83895

JD Properties LLCDba JD Properties LLC5685 Paradise Dr.Lumberton, TX 77657Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83896

Battin, Nellie M.Dba “Rembrances by Nell”3905 Bristol Dr.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83897

West, William R.Dba KAT Transport8675 Braeburn Ln.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83898

Walker, PatriciaDba Nutritional Advocacy2702 MagnoliaBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83899

McNabb, MatthewDba Cutthroat Interviews and Promotion6155 Eastex FwyBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83900

Hill, Casey ElizabethDba Heart to Heart Healing5770 Forrest Glade St.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed 9/3/2013 Cert. no. 83901

Pete Orelia GuilloryDba Guillo Girls Country-Style Deli2580 South 4th StreetBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83902

Interstate 10 East Group IncDba Interstate 10 Group Inc1390 Broadway St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83903

Binagia, SummerDba Summer’s General Services2729 63rd StreetPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83904

Johnson, John L.Dba Two Bays Tractor Service13560 Chimney RockBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83905

McNeal, Mary L.Dba Meme’s Krafty Kreations207 Chicago Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83906

Maxey, JulieDba Law Office of Julie M. Maxey2920 Eastex FreewayBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83907

Rosado, Carlos R.Dba Carlos Remodeling748 5th Street Apt. 2Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83908

Warren, Michael J.Dba Port Arthur Lounge8136 9th Ave.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83909

Memorial Motor’s LLCDba Memorial Motor’s LLC148 S. Dowlen Rd.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83910

Dupre Jr., Duane MichaelDba Laces Boutique1619 Nederland Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83911

Stringer, AustinDba 2 4 1 U3930 Sunbury Dr.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/4/2013 Cert. no. 83912

Martin, Fe MDba Martin & Martin Associates2001 9th Avenue Ste. 102Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83913

Spradley, DeaneDba Southern Chique1204 Boston Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83914

Coffey, KevinDba Kinco Remodeling5890 Hogaboom Rd.Groves, TX 77619Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83915

Matthews, ArandaDba Solutions Day Spa LLC4410 Dowlen Rd. Ste. 102Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83916

Sababa LLCDba Sababa2578 I-10 EastBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83917

Haygood, Joshua M.Dba Proline Contracting295 Jena Ln.Lumberton, TX 77657Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83918

OY&C Investment Co LLCDba Ice Box #49695770 W. Port Arthur RoadPort Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/5/2013 Cert. no. 83919

AC & Sons Inc.Dba Crown Pizza5535 CalderBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83920

Fant, DarylDba SETX Seniors.comP O Box 2131Village Mills, TX 77663Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83921

Papania, LeonardHebert, RichardFells, DanDba Rusty Hook Investments Co5320 Gorman Rd.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83922

Cullen White Industries, Inc.Dba Delta Air Conditioning3195 Dowlen Rd.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83923

The Spirit Store LLCDba The Spirit Store LLC905 Doucette Ste. ABeaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83924

Dunnam, Thomas W.Firstoption Payment Solutions8206 South Dr.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83925

Maxwell, RebekahDba Restep Marketing2655 N. 9th StreetBeaumont, TX 77703Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83926

Ehardware, Inc.Dba 4/4 Time7415 Eastex Plaza Dr.Beaumont, TX 77708Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83927

Sanchez, ArmandoDba The Stone Shop by Mando495 4th StreetBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83928

Fontenot Jr., Martin C.Dba Rock the Red1350 S. Major DriveBeaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83929

Global Disaster Services Inc.Dba Global Energy Services8050 Evangeline LaneBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83930

Pate, Linda D.Dba Creative Resources1570 Longfellow Dr.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/6/2013 Cert. no. 83931

Guevara, TeresaDba T&S Cleaning Services366 Pinchback Apt. #1Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/9/2013 Cert. no. 83932

Schuldt, AlyssaDba A-1 Integra Insurance Services2 Acadiana CourtBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/9/2013 Cert. no. 83933

SchuldtDba Harris Integra Insurance Services2 Acadiana CourtBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/9/2013 Cert. no. 83934

Bell, LydiaDba Homestyle Café & Catering18746 Fm 365Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/9/2013 Cert. no. 83935

Chao, SaokinhDba Donut Hole7217 9th AvenuePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/9/2013 Cert. no. 83936

Lemons, JasonDba A & J Carwash3215 S. 11th StreetBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/9/2013 Cert. no. 83937

Crews, MarjorieDba Fiona’s Dress Shop640 N. 7th StreetBeaumont, TX 77702Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83938

S&L Grocery, LLCDba M&M Grocery2849 Proctor St.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83939

Jannise, LeliaDba Charisma Hair & Nail Salon3635 Calder Ste. 103Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83940

George, AntoinetteDba Packn, Stackn, Paintn and Cleaning1620 Ave. ABeaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83941

Franks, MaryDba Mar-Lo Transmissions2740 Memorial Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83942

Boone Sr., JosephDba Boone’s Towing & Recovery4401 Proctor StreetPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83943

Monala-Khalil WafaaDba Khalil’s 7-11190 N. 23rd StreetBeaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83944

Hall, RachaelHall, TracyLong, CherieDba Southern Strands Salon5607 E. Parkway St.Groves, TX 77619Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83945

Sullivan, MargaretDba Rhodes Sullivan Design2151 Owens Ave.Groves, TX 77619Filed 9/10/2013 Cert. no. 83946

Castille, MarcusDba Pure Potential Properties1216 Springmeadow Dr.Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83947

Broussard, VeronicaDba Like Mommas6890 Durango CircleBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83948

Kearney, JasmineDba Like Mommas6890 Durango CircleBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83948

Burhani CorporationDba Jewel Time6155 Eastex Frwy, K 5048Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83949

Burhani CorpDba Gold Time6155 Eastex Frwy, K 5000Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83950

Degen, William C.Degen, YolandaDba Dessert!7815 Bluebonnet LaneBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83951

Degen, William C.Degen, YolandaDba Bling7815 Bluebonnet LaneBeaumont, TX 77713Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83952

Langley, AshleyDba Peculiar Treasure’s1157 N. 7th StreetBeaumont, TX 77702Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83953

Delarosa, EricDba Eric’s Automotive1210 Hwy 69Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83954

Brown, SheenaDba Sweet Cakes5755 Clint Ln.Beaumont, TX 77713Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83955

Nguyen, AndyDba Life of Luxury Gift Shop4948 Griffing DrivePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83956

Boutte Jr., Peter M.Dba Expidited Logistics Services2805 Goliad St.Beaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/11/2013 Cert. no. 83957

Harlow, ShaneDba Slingshot’s Pro Shop1416 Johnson Ave.Port Neches, TX 77651Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83958

Cavazos Trucking Inc.Dba A M F Materials & TransportP O Box 1450Groves, TX 77619Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83959

Whittington, CliffordDba Associated Brokers305 Creekside LoopSour Lake, TX 77659Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83960

Mabry Acquisition Company Ltd.Dba Mabry Castings Ltd6531 Industrial RoadBeaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83961

Nieto, RogelioEscobedo, SergioDba RN Auto Sales95 N. 11th StreetBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83962

Clarence Lyons Sr Realty LLCDba Clar-John1729 5th AvenuePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83963

Clarence Lyons Sr Realty LLCDba John-Clar1729 5th AvenuePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83964

Moore, TanishaDba Tanisha & A Sweetie Pies3680 McHaleBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 9/12/2013 Cert. no. 83965

Dinh, Khoat VietDba Khoat’s Meat Grocery738 9th AvenuePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83966

Gallegos, Martha AliciaDba Las Cabanas Central America Cuisine2446 Memorial Blvd.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83967

Carrillo, JeovaniDba The Jungle Sports Bar and Grill2095 Hwy 69 N.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83968

Poole, SallyDba Mist Me Mobil Tans3201 Ave. H #15Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83969

Party City CorporationDba Halloween City350 N. St. Paul Street Ste. 2900Dallas, TX 75201Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83970

Insane Chassisworks Inc.Dba Insane Chassisworks Inc2208 W. Cardinal Dr. Ste. ABeaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83971

Lorraine Jr., Robert ADba Elite Plumbing Co.5870 ClintonBeaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83972

Comeaux Jr., JohnDba JCX Global8600 Shady Cove LanePort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83973

Hill, Koneka N.Hill, Derrick B.Dba Tovema Afro Braiding Enterprises4075 Laurel Street Apt #30Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83974

Sunrise Ridge Holdings IncDba Style Encore – Beaumont4414 Dowlen Rd., Ste. 102Beaumont, TX 77706Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83975

Bernal Oros Patricia IDba The Best Granite1620 E. Cardinal Dr.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83976

Johnson, Brian C.Dba Squeeky Clean Hand Car Wash2089 Canal St.Port Arthur, TX 77640Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83977

Boutte Jr., Peter M.Dba Expedited Logistics Services2805 GoliadBeaumont, TX 77701Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83978

Baloney, DewightDba Beaumont Central High School Alumni AssociationP O Box 12417Beaumont, TX 77726Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83979

Chatman, DeandreDba Top Shelf Clothing3598 Westmoreland Ave.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/13/2013 Cert. no. 83980

May, Jonathan AndreDba Specialty Lawn Care8580 Greenridge LaneBeaumont, TX 77708Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83981

Greene, RicoDba Rico Greene Construction5021 4th StreetPort Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83982

Crossett, AundriaDba Hope 4 The Hounds333 Atlanta Ave.Nederland, TX 77627Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83983

Karimi, AminDba Bright Auto Parts & Recycling7565 College St.Beaumont, TX 77707Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83984

Castano, LiviaDba Vangie’s Creations3607 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. Apt 1304Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83985

Collins, OrionLofton, Joe T.Hall, RupertoDba Peauxboy’s BBQ5675 Theresa St.Beaumont, TX 77705Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83986

Figueroa, Jorge A.Dba Southeast Custom Auto and Creative Upholstery6238 Gulfway Dr.Port Arthur, TX 77642Filed 9/16/2013 Cert. no. 83987

ORANGE COUNTY

Latiolais, GlennDba Capt’n Latch’s2630 W. RoundbunchOrange, TX 77630Filed 8/1/2013 Cert. no. 17555

Miller, JosephDba Miller’s Ink1750 David St.Vidor, TX 77662Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 17556

Covey, H. MarkDba College Builder8774 Earsel Ln.Orange, TX 77632Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 17557

Wall, JeremyDba Big J Ranch2362 Garrison Ln.Orange, TX 77630Filed 8/2/2013 Cert. no. 17558

Flores, Jose DavidDba Flores Remodeling910 Western Ave.Orange, TX 77630Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 17559

Mattox, KennethDba Mattox Construction364 W. LindbergVidor, TX 77662Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 17560

Dixson, StevenDba Steve’s Excel Automotive2615 Texas Ave.Bridge City, TX 77611Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 17561

Osborne, KennethOsborne, LisaDba BaddGoat LLC8944 S. Terry RoadOrange, TX 77630Filed 8/5/2013 Cert. no. 17562

Eaves, AubreyDba Four-E Transportation6015 Hwy 12Vidor, TX 77662Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 17563

Singh, RanjitDba Star Stop #51104 Burton Ave.Orange, TX 77630Filed 8/6/2013 Cert. no. 17564

Posey, DwayneDba Dwayne’s Mower Service5945 SharlaneOrange, TX 77632Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 17565

Risinger Jr., JamesDba Risinger Plumbing13637 FM 1130Orange, TX 77632Filed 8/9/2013 Cert. no. 17566

Wolfford, EddieDba Fast Eddie’s Welding & Fabricating7083 Foxtrot Dr.Orange, TX 77632Filed 8/12/2013 Cert. no. 17567

Morgan, JannaDba Heaven Serenity of Mission Inc.1207 West Park Ave.Orange, TX 77632Filed 8/12/2013 Cert. no. 17568

Sparks, ChrisDba CrossFit Overtime2230 MacArthur Dr.Orange, TX 77630Filed 8/12/2013 Cert. no. 17569

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