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Tables set for Bayou Bowl Scholarship Banquet ships offer reserved seating. Proceeds from the event award an Orangefield and Bridge City football player a $1,000 scholarship. “The banquet brings the communities together in a common cause,” said Jerry McInnis who has chaired the event since it was organized by the BCCC in 2009. “A se-
Mark Dunn
For The Record
The Orangefield Bobcats will host the Bridge City Cardinals in Bayou Bowl XII, the classic cross-community rivalry that is a season thriller with playoff hopes on the line. Both teams will get a chance to size each other up prior to the contest during the 4th Annual Bayou Bowl Scholarship Banquet. The banquet will be held on Monday, Nov. 5, and is hosted by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Chili is on the menu. Ticket buyers get a chance to dine with the two teams, enjoy motivational speakers and talk a little smack before the contest. Table sponsor-
Early voting numbers soaring Penny Leleux
For The Record
Early voting has been heavy in the State of Texas since Monday. As of press time Tuesday night, Monday totals had been released by the state in 15 counties with 4.38 percent of the registered voters having already cast their ballots. Orange County released a two day total of 5601 votes cast. The break down by town and day in Orange County is Orange, 612 Monday, 627 Tuesday; Bridge City 482, 520; Vidor 658, 621; Mauriceville 230, 283; by mail 1025, 91; Total 3217, 2342; Military 21, 6; out of country 9, 3; limited ballot 1, 2 for a grand total of 3248 and 2353. The breakdown for the 15 counties released by the state are Harris County has 2,000,011 registered voters. A total of 87,659
football player, Cody Sparks, will be the guest speaker of the event. Sparks played in Bayou Bowls III, IV and V (2003, 2004 and 2005). Sparks received All-State football honors his senior year at Bridge City where he also lettered in baseball, basBAYOU BOWL PAGE 3A
Hats off for cancer patients . . .
Jerry McInnis as Master of Ceremonies during a previous Bayou Bowl Scholorship Banquet. RECORD PHOTO: Mark Dunn
No boundaries for domestic violence Debby Schamber For The Record
For victims of domestic violence, paying the bills and feeding their families are not the only concerns to occupy their mind; they also worry about bruises and broken bones and what kind of mood their partner will be in tonight. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the dictionary, the definition of domestic violence is any abusive, violent, coercive, forceful, or threatening act or word inflicted by one member of a family or household on another can constitute domestic violence; it stems from one person’s need to control another in order to feel powerful. When the one who needs to dominate is losing power whether perceived or real in other parts of life, it is their partner who bears the brunt. Research conducted by Murray A. Straus of the University
of New Hampshire and Richard J. Gelles of the University of Rhode Island, both found that approximately four million people each year are victims of some form of domestic assault, ranging from minor threats and thrown objects to severe beatings. For Susan, who for safety reasons cannot give her full name, domestic violence was part of her life every day. She never knew what she was coming home to at the end of her work day. Sometimes her husband was loving and affectionate while most of the time the trouble had been churning all day and exploded once she walked through the door. The next day when she returned to work, she covered the newest bruises with clothing or makeup. According to a Texas Council of Family Violence survey, Texans demonstrate a willingness to blame domestic violence on circumstances beDOMESTIC VIOLENCE PAGE 3A
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nior on each team will describe what it means to anticipate playing in this important game... for a senior it may become the last they will play.” The 2012 banquet will be held in the new Bridge City Elementary School cafeteria starting at 7 p.m. Former Bridge City Cardinal and Tulane University
The Bridge City City Council issued a proclamation to Cindy Fertitta, with the Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas, naming October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. RECORD PHOTO: Debby Schamber
OJH sixth graders, Alexis Sturrock and Madison Taylor, organize hats they collected for cancer patients.
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The Orangefield Junior High Student Council and National Junior Honor Society have teamed up with “Hats Off For Cancer” to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. For the past three Fridays, on each campus, students were invited to donate either a new hat or $1; in exchange, they could wear a cap during the day at school. So far the school district has raised $1,152.43 and collected 265 hats. “This is a cause that is close to many of our hearts. We wanted to help out in any way possible. I am proud of these kids.” said Principal Preston Clark. Two sixth graders, Alexis Sturrock and Madison Taylor, were especially motivated to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Madison donated 123 hats and Alexis donated 118 hats. Alexis collected the majority of her hats from her grandmother Debra Sturrock, owner of Jubi Prints in Vidor and Madison worked closely with her mother, Evelyn Taylor, owner of Center Stage Boutique in Orange, collecting hats. Madison and her mom participated in the campaign last year and plan to make it an annual tradition. The hats and monies will be donated to Texas Childrens Hospital. The two junior high organizations will continue to take contributions until the end of October. Donations can be mailed to the campus at 7745 Sandbar Rd. Orangefield, Tx. 77639 or dropped off in the office.
“Hats Off For Cancer” collects and donates hats of all kinds to the courageous children who lose their hair due to cancer treatments. As one of the leading and original hat programs, Hats
Off For Cancer has donated more than 1.5 million brand new hats to hospitals, camps, and individuals worldwide since 1996. HATS OFF PAGE 3A
Homecoming:
Reason to celebrate Debby Schamber For The Record
Homecoming is a chance for Bridge City High School alumni to relive their past and see familiar faces. One familiar face to many is that of the math teacher Faye Parish. Parish began teaching at the Bridge City middle school in 1974. By 1984 she was at the high school. She has been there long enough that she has taught the current high school principal, Richard Briggs, and the assistant superintendent Gina Manino. In addition, there are several fellow staff members and others at area campuses which she taught as well. But, it’s always good to see them again, she says. “I have taught both of my bosses,” she added with a chuckle. During homecoming week, Parish said she enjoys seeing the students dress up for the various themed days. This week the students have worn clothing reminiscent of past decades. Originally, to kick off the homecoming celebrations, there was a bonfire. Now there is the burning of the letters. No matter the method, school
Faye Parish has taught math in the Bridge City School District since 1974. Over the years she has seen many students come and go, but see homecoming as a chance to see familiar faces. PHOTO: Debbie Schamber
spirit throughout the community is abundant. Over the years she has seen changes in the type of students. They were all good students, but society had changed. In addition, this generation of students are “more technical savy” and have “more to think about.” Parish admits she is a tough HOMECOMING PAGE 3A
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