The Penny Record (Bridge City, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 48, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1998 Page: 3 of 24
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In Kennebunkport, Maine, former President George Herbert Walker
Bush puts down his cigar and answers the phone. The person calling is
his son, George "Shrub” Bush, who is in Dallas, Tex. (You just thought
Austin was the Capitol.) The conversation goes like this:
G.B.:
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private lawyers.
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Hello?
Hi, Dad. How are you?
I've told you not to call me when I'm on vacation.
But, Dad, you're always on vacation.
You got the picture.
But, Dad, I’ve got a problem, and I need your help.
Okay, what's wrong?
Well, Texas sealed its tobacco suit for $15:5 billion.
That's great. Congratulations, son.
I didn't do it. Morales did it, with the help of some
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That doesn't mean that he team that has done so much for Bridge City
doesn't plan to rest on its laurels, the mayor explained. "It means we
can finish a lot of projects," he said. "Like the sewer that will be fin-
ished in 60 days. We need to complete the municipal park behind the
library this year.
"We're also looking at updating our outdated hardware and software
for the city. We voted on the 10th of this month to get an RFP propos-
al to get it all replaced, and are looking at a network microcomputer sys-
tem," he said.
There's 20,000 more feet of sewer line to replace, and at least 10,000
of that will be completed this year, according to the administration's
plans. Sewer and water line relocation around the site of the new Cow
Bayou bridge is needed. Construction starts in about 12 months.
"We arc starting other long-term projects to help Bridge City grow,"
the mayor said. "The widening of Ferry Drive project will begin in a
couple of years, for instance.
"Pcrsonally-and 1 think I can speak for the Council members as well-
-I deeply appreciate the confidence of the citizens in keeping us in place
as a team," Dubose said. "We’re not going to let up. We're just going
to keep doing all we can to make things better for Bridge City.
"We've done an awful lot in the past three years," he concluded, "and
we are really growing. We can all be proud of our city.
T He KtwUKU, AJW1I l|iVN, » •
Chamber taps Williams
for March ambassador
New ambassador Alice Williams received
recognition as the Bridge City Chamber's good-
will representative for the month of March.
Williams, a Port Arthur native, relocated to
Bridge City in 1953 so her mother would not
have to make night drives over the new Rainbow
Bridge. In her new hometown she worked at her
sister’s restaurant, the Wayside Inn, while she
completed her high school education. After
graduating from Bridge City High School in
1966, she continued on to Sam Houston State
University in Huntsville, Port Arthur College and
Lamar University.
Williams and husband Charles have four chil-
dren. Her son, Patrick Brennan, owns Pat’s Pools
nd Spa Maintenance in Bridge City. Daughter
Becca Brennan Parnell lives in Austin. Younger
daughter, Courtney, is a senior at Bridge City
Well, tell Morales congratulations.
I can't. I'm suing him over it.
• Why on earth why?
The tobacco companies agreed to pay those private «
lawyers S2.3 billion.
G.B.:' Out of the 15.3? .
Shrub: No, above the 15.3.
G.B.: Then why do you care?
Shrub: Dad, these are plaintiffs' attorneys. It loQk 30 years,
but with the help of CALA and 60 Minutes, we've finally got a business-
oriented Supreme Court Every day they do it to the common man.
Those lawyers will spend some of the money to get rid of them. And it
may keep me, your favorite ton, from getting any more tobacco-money
contributions. -
G.B.: I see. Tell me, son, do those lawyers have a written
, . * contract with Morales? v
Shrub: Yes, it was done two years ago.
G.B.: Why didn't you object then?
Shrub: I didn't think they would win.
G.B.: _ What percent did they contract for?
Shrub: Fifteen percent.
G.B.: Isn't the percent usually one-third to 40 percent?
Shrub: Yeah. -
G.B.: . And Texas still gets its 15 billion?
Shrub: ’ Yeah.
G.B.: v Well, son, I don't sec what you’re complaining about.
It looks like a win-win deal for Texas.
Shrub:,. Well, Dad, I really thought I had a political issue. I
thought the voters would be outraged. But it turns out
70 percent of the voters think those nasty lawyers
should get their money. I don't understand.
G.B.: Well, you see, son, that’s;how it's done, and people
understand that. We can't fool them all the time. And
I'll bet those lawyers spent some of their money get
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Shrub: About 40 million. ,
G.B.: Good God, that’s more than 1 make sitting on all those
corporate boards.
Shrub: What should I do, Dad2
G.B.: Fold up your tept and go home. You can still proba
bly fool the voters about the Supreme Court. Got to
„ go now, boy. Jeb's on the other line from Florida, and
ever since Colorado, when he calls, I figure it's to
bond him out of jail.
The former President hangs up the phone, relights his cigar, gets up
from the chair and walks away, his shoulders a little more slouched than
they were before talking to his son.
Luv ya, Willie.
Rocking J branded
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employees. Aft* her recent move to West Roundbunch in Bridge City,
she now employs ten.
Johnnie has worked in the food service business for several years,
also providing catering. The cafe serves a daily buffet with additional
items on the menu. She specializes in pastries, homemade pies and
cakes.
Johnnie and husband Charlie have one son, Chris Johnnie. Charlie
has worked for Temple Inland for 30 years. The couple spend their
spare time working with horses and cows.
"We appreciate Pam moving her business to Bridge City,” chamber
. president Kirk Ellender commented. "She does a great business and is
real service to the community. We wish her the best."
Harper of .
Rocking J named
top employee
High School where non Alice i> bmy working
with the Project Graduation committee. Sob
Jared is a junior at BCHS.
Williams is a member of Second Baptiat
Church. She is the manager of Classy Peacock
in Bridge City and was recently selected employ-
ee of the month.
Lett: Alice Williams has been selected by the Bridge
City Chamber of Commerce as Ambassador of the
Month
'Millie Harper of th6 Rocking J
Cafe is the Bridge City Chamber
of Commerce's selection for the
March special employee of the
month.
Harper, originally from
Cameron, Tex., has lived in
Mauriceville for 35 years and has
worked in the food service busi-
ness for almost as long. Before
joining the staff at the Rocking J,
she worked at the Jack Tar Hotel
25 years ago, then the Ramada
Inn.
"The award was such a sur-
prise," Harper commented. "I am
honored and want to thank who-
ever was responsible for nominat-
ing me. I have the best boss to
work for."
Harper has worked for the
Rocking J Cafe since it opened
two years ago. "I don't know what
I would do without Millie," busi-
ness owner Pamela Johnnie said.
"She is the best employee I could
ever have."
Harper has been married to
Lynn for 41 years. They have two
daughters, Linda Tilley of
Maruiceville and Becky Dalton of
South Africa, and six grandchil-
dren.
At the chamber's monthly cof-
fee hosted by Kid's Safari, local
merchants presented Harper gift
certificates totaling more than
$350. The businesses included
McDonald's, Studio One Styling
Salon, BC Floral Elegance,
mann s Video, The Penny Record,
Welcome Friends, Gina's Nail
Works and Economy Electronics.
Also Star Stop #4, Luv
Lingerie, Central Office Supply
and Printing, The Hobby Horse,
Dairy Queen or Seafood, Etc.,
Triangle Industrial Service and
The Frame and Art Shop and
Dupuis Tire and Service Center.
And Bridge City Glass, Judy
B's Merle Norman and Gifts
Galore, Ballard Chiropractic
Clinic, Richard Guilbeau massage
therapist, Debbie's Gold Gem,
Rocking J Cafe and Classy
Peacock. *
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