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The     Record TheRecordLive.com

Vol. 58 No. 2

Distributed FREE To The Citizens of Bridge City and Orangefield

Week of Wednesday, May 11, 2015

Little changes to status quo following elections Tommy Mann Jr. For The Record

Months of campaigning and hard work have finally concluded following elections this past Saturday. The annual May uniform elections concluded on Saturday, May 7, as candidates sought positions on local school boards, city councils and a local water district. The City of Bridge City has three races on the ballot this spring and voter turnout was very steady with 106 ballots submitted on Monday and 71 ballots submitted on Tuesday for a two-day total of 177 bal-

lots. Mayor Kirk Roccaforte has reached his term limit and cannot seek the office of Mayor again this year. However, he opted to run for the open position of Place 2 currently held by Mike Reed, who also reached his term limit for office. Roccaforte defeated challenger Carl Harbert for the Place 2 seat by a vote count of 707 votes to 196 votes. In the race for Place 4, incumbent Eric Andrus was successful in his bid for re-election as he defeated opponent Phillip Todora Jr., 554 votes 320 votes.

A heavily contested race for Place 6 had incumbent Danny Cole facing off against former councilmembers Lucy Fields and Kevin Mott. It was Fields

who won the seat with 329 votes, while Mott had 284 votes and Cole had 281 votes. David Rutledge, currently the Place 1 councilman, opted

to run for the open Mayor’s seat this election and was unopposed. He received 836 votes. “I’m so excited to be able to

work with city council once again,” Fields said following the election. “I’m looking for-

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Cardinals advance in state playoffs

Pictured left to right: Beverly Perry, Todd Lintzen, Wendi Stanley, Sarah Kidder, Amy Kidder, Jerry McInnis, and Sheila McInnis

Kidder named ‘Student of the Month’ Bridge City Larry Johnson For The Record

The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Student of the Month for Bridge City High School is Sarah Kidder. Sarah was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Lifetime Ambassador Beverly Perry of Bridge City Bank at the May 10th coffee hosted by FivePoint Credit Union. She received gift certificates and gifts from: The Classy Peacock, Bridge City Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Bridge City Bank, COS Printing, Sabine River Ford, Sabine Federal Credit Union, Complete Staffing, Five Point Credit Union, Scot

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31:10

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C. Shaffer Farmers Insurance, Neighbors Emergency Center, MCT Credit Union, and Neches Federal Credit Union. Sarah is the daughter of Amy and Troy Kidder. She has a GPA of 4.58 and is ranked 7 of 156. In community service, Sarah has volunteered at canned food drives, the breast cancer awareness fundraiser for En Croix and the Bridge City Heritage Festival. Michelle Huff, Family and Consumer Science teacher and Varsity Cheer Coach, said, “Sarah is such a hard worker with a funny personality! She is going to be a very successful person and I have absolutely loved having her in class! So proud of her.” Candice Jenkins, Spanish Instructor, said, “I have had the pleasure of teaching Sarah twice during her years at Bridge City High School. Once as a freshman and again this year as a senior. In addition, she has been a member of the Spanish Club for the past four years, so I have been able to get to know her through this extra-curricular activity as well. Throughout her time at BCHS, she has been an excellent student as well as an outstanding individual. She always gives 100% effort in her studies and is always kind to others. She is a great role model for younger students. I am confident that she will go on to do very well, not only academically, but personally as well. I have no doubt she will do great things as she moves forward into the next chapter of life.” Faye Parish, Math Instructor, said, “Sarah Kidder was my student in Honors Pre-

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After the Bridge City Cardinals collected their 26th straight district championship, then defeated Liberty last week in the bi-district series, Coach Chad Landry and crew once again advance to the area round of the state baseball playoffs. Big Red now takes on Bellville in a best-of-three series beginning Thursday. Above: Cardinal pitcher Tanner Doiron delivers a pitch during playoff action against Liberty on Saturday. RECORD PHOTOS: Mark Dunn

Bridge City Cardinal catcher Schuyler Thibodaux makes the throw to second base during playoff action against Liberty. Bridge City advances this week to take on Bellville.

Bridge City Cardinal senior Kyle Bergeron smacks a hit against Liberty on Saturday as Big Red rolled on to a bi-district victory taking the first two games in the best-of-three series.

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Mary Dillow named BCCC ‘Mother of the Year’ Staff Report For The Record

The Bridge Chamber of Commerce held its first Mother of the Year contest this year. The Chamber received numerous nominations, all of which were for very deserving mothers in the Bridge City and Orangefield areas. After careful consideration by the Chamber Ambassadors, Mrs. Mary Dillow was awarded the honor. Mary is a lifelong resident of Bridge City, married to Russell Dillow. They have four children each of whom graduated from Bridge City High School and

Pictured from left are Lucy Fields, Kirk Roccaforte, Mary Dillow, David Rutledge and Scot C. Shaffer.

six grandchildren. Mary retired from Bridge City ISD after nearly 30 years teaching Kindergarten through 8th grades as well as special education and librarian. While teaching and raising four children, she cared for her elderly parents. Dillow also served as Eucharistic minister and Religious Education Director at St. Henry’s Catholic Church for many MOTHER OF Page 5A

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