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Sun, Jul 05 2009

Citizen of the Year

Winner, finalists and unsung heroes for the 2006 Port Arthur News Citizen of the Year.

Erney Hunt: PA News 2008 Citizen of the Year

When hundreds of volunteers descended upon Sabine Pass to help Hurricane Ike victims clean debris from their homes and yards, Erney Hunt was there. For him, the slogan of the Boy Scouts — “do a good turn daily” — is a way of life. ....more>>

SLIDESHOW: 2008 Citizen of the Year Finalists
SLIDESHOW: 2008 Citizen of the Year Nominees
Darks shines bright as she helps a younger generation
C. Ella Dennis Darks may be 70-years-old, but the Port Arthur woman doesn’t let that stop her from attending classes at Edison Middle School.
Bridges builds future by helping others
Rocky Bridges goes beyond the call of duty because “it’s too easy to do the right thing.”
Jarratt's ministry continues long after leaving pulpit
The Rev. Byron Jarratt joked that since retiring, he is sometimes busier than when he worked. Jarratt served 40 years as a Methodist minister throughout East Texas and his hometown of Port Arthur.
Hernandez advises others to 'dream big'
Elias Hernandez has long worked with young people, but says his advice is good for all ages. “If you’re good enough to do something, you will overcome your problems,” he said.
Kelley passionate about improving Port Arthur
It’s one thing to have a dream, and quite another to turn that vision into reality. It takes determination, courage and ambition — all qualities Hilton Kelley displays on a daily basis in his quest to make Port Arthur a better place to live.
Parker gets joy from her volunteer work
Tall, elegant, silver-haired Beverly Parker had tossed on jeans for a project at the YMCA. Down the hall she early-voted before decorating centerpieces for a Y benefit she’s tackling, then sunk onto a bench to catch her breath.
Lifelong volunteer finds solace in work
Pam Trosclair is not sure how she got involved in the many organizations she belongs to, but she knows they keep her busy.
Snell helps folks far and wide
Perry Snell said God interrupted his life in March 2002. Ever since, he’s been reaching out to those less fortunate by traveling with a foreign mission team, being active in the Rotary Club and serving in the church.
Moon shines light to those in need
Arthur J. Weber, or Moon, as everyone knows him, has earned a reputation as a do gooder, someone who goes out of his way to tend to the needs of others. For his efforts, everybody loves him, his wife said.

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