Vol. 169 No. 81 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 $1

Matagorda County ’s Leading In format ion Sour ce Since 1845

Domestic violence affects 1 in 4

Rep. Farenthold visits MEHOP

Bull Riding Action

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Health program looks to U.S. Representative for support as center grows

Domestic violence transcends every socio-economic status, every ethnic, religious and educational background, infiltrating and affecting every community across

the nation, including Matagorda County.A deplorable malady with

serious consequences that result in the displacement, hospitalization and even death of thousands of innocent victims each year, domestic violence gains power through silence.According to the

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women. Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to police. October is Domestic

Violence Awareness month and a time for communities to come

together to lift the veil of silence by shining light on the issue, bringing forth change for the future. First observed in October

of 1981 as a day of unity by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the event continued to expand from local, to state and national

levels, helping battered women’s advocates across the nation get the word out to end the violence.Anyone can be susceptible

to domestic violence, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or economic status.

With the U.S. House in recess, U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold has been making the rounds in Bay City. The current recess,

which is provided to allow Representatives and their staffs a “state/district work period,” officially runs Oct. 6-Nov. 7. Farenthold got a head start and was in Bay City last week. His activities included accepting an invitation from the Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program, MEHOP, Friday morning.

“We invited him to visit during Health Center Week in August but he was unable to come,” MEHOP CEO Celeste Harrison said. “So he was gracious enough to visit us this time.” As a federally qualified health

center, Harrison said it was important to be able to share with Farenthold the various works and activities offered by MEHOP on a regular basis. With patient numbers growing, Harrison is looking for the continued support of Farenthold.

See VIOLENCE, Page 5A

See MEHOP, Page 3A

Matagorda County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new financial software package for the auditor’s office and payroll. During Monday’s regular

meeting, the commissioners acted on a recommendation from County Auditor Cathy Ezell to approve a State Department of Information Resources Contract with STW for the purchase of financial software. The cost of the new software is $146,656.“The contract on our current

software runs out next year,” Ezell said. “It would have cost us $287,000 to keep the same vendor. Fulfilling our (financial) responsibility to the county’s tax payers, we went out to look for a better bid.” According to a spokesperson

for STW, they currently serve approximately 70 governmental accounts in Texas. He said one of the benefits of their service is that each time they have to upgrade a portion of the software for one client, all of the other clients receive the same upgrade. That includes changes made by federal and state agencies and is included as part of the annual maintenance agreement.According to Ezell, the county

could save even more over the lifetime of the contract. “The bid includes a 20 percent

contingency,” Ezell said. “So if we don’t have anything major ‘blow up,’ the county will be able to retain those funds.”She said the county’s

existing computer hardware is compatible with the new software package and will not need to be replaced to accommodate the change over.County commissioners also

approved a financing plan with Government Capital Corporation. According to Ezell, the

county’s payments will be for $32,492 per year for five years to fit it easier into a single budget year. She said the payments would

not start until the 2015 fiscal year, which begins on Jan. 1, and the interest rate is 3.14 percent.

County changes software vendor

The Matagorda County Fair and Livestock Association’s (MCFLA) hosted the 19th annual Bull Blast at the fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 4. This year’s Bull Blast, with the professional Lester Meier Rodeo Company, featured legendary rodeo clown Leon Coffee and plenty of bull riding action. The sanctioned event also featured Matagorda’s finest “Mutton Bustin” kids trying their best to hang on the longest.

Jonnie Montalbo / Bay City Tribune

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• Alec Garrison• Moses Green• Richard Mesey• Matthias Ottis Jr.

U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold listens to MEHOP CEO Celeste Harrison explain the various services provided by her group. Farenthold made a number of information stops in the community last week. In addition to the MEHOP visit, he also attended Thursday’s Tenaris reception.

Jonnie Montalboreporter@baycitytribune.com

Barry Halvorsonsports@baycitytribune.com

Barry Halvorsonsports@baycitytribune.com

By The Numbers

1 in 4 - Number of women in the U.S. who report intimate partner violence92 - Percentage of homeless women with children reporting domestic abuse35 - Average number of times an abuser hits his spouse before she makes a police report

Barry Halvorson / Bay City Tribune

Rice Festival magazine inside

Motorcycle ‘Fund Run’Lifestyles, 3B

Matthias John Ottis Jr

July 3, 1928 - October 4, 2014

Matthias John Ottis Jr., 86, of Bay City, Texas, passed away October 4, 2014.He was born July 3, 1928,

in Van Vleck, Texas, to the late Matthias John Ottis and Rosina Antoinette Imhauser Ottis. Matthias, known to

everyone as ‘Matt’, graduated from Bay City High School in 1945. He was voted most likely to become a rice farmer of world renown. He worked the rice fields, until signing up to proudly defend his country in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict from November 16, 1950 to September 30, 1952, when he was honorably discharged as a CPL in Fort Richardson, Alaska, after serving at Camp Carson in Colorado.When he returned home,

he used his knowledge to run and repair heavy equipment as a contractor, an auto mechanic at Vollmering Motor Shop, and began working at Phillips Petroleum on November 5, 1952. He worked in Pasadena, Kansas City, and Venezuela, and eventually retired from the Sweeny plant as a Shift Supervisor, on October 1, 1985. He was preceded in

death by his parents; and grandson, Christopher Matthias Harton.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Clarice Maerz Ottis; brother, Harold (Margaret) Ottis; daughters, Yvonne (Sam) Evans, Mary Ottis, Sharon (Gary) Harton, and Melinda Ottis; eight grandchildren, Kimberly (Brendan) Smith, Katy (Walt) Wendler, Erica, Ashley and Jacob Harton, Kacie and Kari Rosser, and Ryan Denby; one great-grandson, Landon McMillan; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Willis Vickery; sisters-in-law, Genevieve Maerz and Eleanor Maerz; and countless friends. His hobbies included

hunting, fishing, whittling, puttering in his shop, reading the comics, and family campouts. He could fix anything and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. His family was his world. Nothing pleased him more than surprise visits from his beloved grandchildren. He fervently supported his girls through 4-H, FHA, MCFLA, and FFA. Matt was named FFA Father of the Year in 1984. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City and a charter member of the Bay City Knights of Columbus #3070. He was named Knight of the Year in 1997. He served as the Financial Secretary for 19 years. As a member of the St. Mary Star of the Sea Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, he participated in leading many Rice

Festival parades. The family received

friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m.Funeral services were

held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Greg Korenek officiating.Interment, with Military

Honors by the VFW Post 2438, will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, near Van Vleck, Texas.Pallbearers were Harold

Ottis Jr., Frank Ottis, Paul Ottis, Michael Maerz, David Rosser, Dwayne Dibbern, and Cole Diettrich.Honorary pallbearers

were J.N. McDonald, Bill Bennett, Hadden Diettrich Jr., as well as the Knights of Columbus Council #3070 and the St. Mary Star of the Sea 4th Degree Knights. The family would like

to give special thanks to Wilada Green, Andrei Jones and Carrie Mills for improving Matt’s quality of life and to Larry Browning for being his taxi driver after he could no longer drive.In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to the Holy Cross School Library or the K of C #3070 scholarship fund. Matt took a great pride in education and expected his daughters to go to college. They, along with all of the grandchildren, fulfilled his dreams.Condolences may be

shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, (979) 245-4613.

Richard James Mesey

September 1, 1938 - October 3, 2014

Richard James Mesey, 76, of Bay City, Texas, passed away October 3, 2014. He was born September 1,

1938, in Cannonsburg, PA, to the late Louis Mesey and Isabel Orovetz Masey. He was a Mechanical Engineer in both Areo-space and Nuclear Power. He served in the National Guard for two years, then in the US Air Force for four years.Survivors include his

wife, Diane Boarder Mesey of Bay City; daughter, Christine Marie Mesey of Sargent; sisters, Margaret McAdams of California and Helen McAdams of Idaho; grandchildren, Carol Pflueger, Brittney Pflueger and Jonathan Pflueger; and great-grandchildren, Jonathan Pflueger Jr., Gavan Guajardo and Kaylee Pflueger.A memorial service

honoring his life was held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Rev. Greg Korenek officiating. Online condolences may

be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.Arrangements are with

Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, 979-245-4613.

Gone GirlYou know that kid that

sits near you on a long airplane trip? Well, I had two small, very unhappy toddlers sitting near me in Theatre 20 at AMC First Colony. What were those two young m o t h e r s t h i n k i n g ? This movie had nudity, g r a p h i c sex, and F bombs. I shushed them twice to no avail.Other than that, the movie

was pretty good. The screenplay was by Gillian Flynn who also wrote the novel by the same name. It’s my understanding that Ms. Flynn changed the movie’s ending. Bad idea. My only criticism of “Gone Girl” is the last ten minutes of the film. This is especially painful since the other 139 minutes were truly well-written, complicated, and suspenseful.Flynn’s basic story is

centered on her main character Nick (Ben Affleck, 42) who is suspected of murdering his wife after she has “gone” missing. The local cops are convinced that the husband did it and soon the national media joins the circus, and we have a “did Scott Peterson kill his pregnant wife?” scenario. Don’t let that comparison

blind you to this unique story, but you will see the Peterson vibe, and I heard Affleck explain that he patterned his character, in part, on Scott Peterson. Nick’s wife Amy, the

Gone Girl, is beautifully portrayed by Rosamund Pike, 35. Pike brings an appropriate sumptuous sultriness a la Kathleen Turner’s Matty Walker in Body Heat (1981) to the screen for her rendition of the multi-layered Amy Dunne. Affleck and Pike

are perfect for their roles. Critics always say that when the acting is brilliant and the writing is entertaining. Other than her blunder at

the end, Flynn kept me on the edge of my seat. You will not get sleepy during this flick. Director David “The

Social Network” Fincher made sure the audience had enough information to make an educated guess at the next scene, but was pleasantly surprised when the story took a turn. Part of the fun of this movie is the pure and simple secrets of the underlying motivation of the characters. And everybody’s got an angle. Who are the big winners?

Everyone associated with the film. And that includes Tyler Perry, the criminal defense lawyer, Neil Patrick Harris, 41, Amy’s boyfriend, and

Nick’s girlfriend Emily Ratajkowski, 23. The “j” is silent so it’s pronounced: rat-a-cows’-key. She’s a looker.“Gone Girl” will not win

any awards, but it’s worth the price of admission if the popcorn’s good. Rock ‘n Roll.Grade 90. Larry H. www.

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Alec E. GarrisonNovember 29, 1916 –

October 4, 2014

Funeral services for Alec E. Garrison, 97, of Palacios, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Free Zion Baptist Church in Blessing, Texas, with Pastor Ben Hadden, eulogist.Burial will follow at

Palacios Cemetery.Visitation and guest book

register will be held from

2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014 at Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Bay City, and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014, at the church.He was born November

29, 1916, in Slingo, Louisiana, to Charlie Garrison and Nellie Peters Garrison, and passed away October 4, 2014, in Palacios, Texas.Survivors include a son,

Clemis Brown (& Robbie) of Lynwood, California; and three grandchildren.

Also special cousins and caretakers, Faye Miller (& Roy) of Blessing, and an enormous host of other relatives and friends.He was preceded in

death by his wife, Mildred Garrison, May 17, 2008.Condolences may be

shared with the family by fax at 979-245-1537 or online at duncan-roberts@att.net.Arrangements with

Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home, 2500 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.

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Moses Green

Funeral services for Moses Green, 56, of Bay City, Texas, who passed away October 6, 2014, are pending with Duncan-Roberts Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, 979-245-5197.

October 8Facebook for BusinessThere will be a Facebook

for Business – Build Your Own Page workshop from 11 am to 1:30 pm. on Oct. 8 and Oct. 15. Fee of $30 person, includes hands on instruction and light lunch. Call 979-320-4085 to register. Limited seating.

October 9E-Mail Marketing workshopThere will be a workshop

on “Power of Email Marketing: Featuring Social Media Engagement,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Bay City Civic Center. Lunch is included. Cost is $20 if you sign up online or $25 at the door. To sign up, or to see a brochure, go to www.scorehouston.org/workshops/. If you have questions, email local SCORE member Mike Price at mprice433@gmail.com. The event will be presented by Janet Cohen, a Constant Contact expert and writer who develops and manages content for businesses. It is sponsored by SCORE, Bay City Community Development, University of Houston Small Business Development Center and Matagorda County EDC. October 11MZBC Women’s Prayer

BreakfastMother Zion Baptist

Church will host a Women’s Prayer Breakfast from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at the C.H. Brown Fellowship

Hall located at 2705 Avenue B. For more information or to purchase tickets to this event contact Gladys Spiller at 979-245-8907.

ALFC Anniversary CelebrationAbundant Life Fellowship

Church at 1900 Hamman Road in Bay City will have a 20-year celebration Oct. 11-13. Prophetic Minister Eva Dooley will lead a service at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 and 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. Prophetic Minister and pastor of Great Grace International Christian Center in San Antonio Dennis Goldsworthy-Davis will lead services at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 and 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. Nursery for children ages 0-3 and Kids Super Church for children in pre-k through 5th grade will be available at all services. The public is welcome.

October 13Aggie Mom’s MeetingThere will be an Aggie’s

Mom’s Meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 in the Legacy Bay House. Anyone with a child attending Texas A&M University is welcome. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Bischoff at 979-323-0631.

BCHS Project GraduationThere will be a Bay City

High School Project Graduation meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the high school cafeteria.

The Rose Foundation is a Houston based organization that provides digital mammography services locally at MEHOP.The Rose reduces deaths

from breast cancer by providing access to screening, diagnostics, and treatment services to any woman regardless of her ability to pay.The Rose addresses any

barrier that might keep a woman from caring for her own needs. Many women cite cost and

lack of access as reasons they delay preventive services. Yet, early detection mammography screenings are the most powerful weapons in the fight against breast cancer - which is 98 percent curable when detected early. For the woman who puts

everyone else ahead of her own care, The Rose encourages her to take care of herself. Every service offered

by The Rose is available to the uninsured through one of many sponsorship programs. Same day diagnosis,

special programs for young women, on-site physicians dedicated to breast health care, advanced digital technology – all reflect The Rose’s emphasis on quality and excellence. The Rose founders

Dorothy Weston Gibbons and Dr. Dixie Melillo established the first PR department at Bayshore

Medical Center where she first met Dr. Dixie, one of the first female surgeons to graduate from UTMB. With camera in hand, Dorothy began to chronicle the startling number of women with late stage breast cancer coming to see Dr. Dixie. Frustrated that breast

cancer awareness and access to care was sorely lacking, the two women started their quest to educate. Soon they established

The Rose, the first nonprofit breast cancer organization based on the insured covering the costs of the uninsured. The Rose has been in

operation since 1986.With an annual budget

of over $10 million, a staff of 100 employees, medical specialists and a host of volunteers, The Rose provides quality breast health care to over 33,000 women every year. The Co-Founders’

determination to ensure that all women are heard and that all women have quality care is rooted in their own humble beginnings and cemented by the numerous encounters with

patients through the years. Reminded almost daily

that access to care in Texas is still not guaranteed, that women still must make their way through a medical maze that is both confusing and, at times seemingly insurmountable, they have ensured that The Rose is more than a medical facility, and is, in fact, a caring community.Since the beginning,

The Rose has depended upon community support. Civic groups, foundations, corporations and individuals along with the unwavering commitment of employees, physicians and volunteers all helped to create an organization that has changed the lives of countless women and families.In recent years,

Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program (MEHOP) has rapidly grown into a comprehensive healthcare resource for our community and the region, serving patients across Matagorda and Wharton counties and individuals as far away as Katy, Freeport, Victoria and Weimar. MEHOP Community

Health Center currently provides primary medical, dental, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics and behavioral health (counseling, psychology and psychiatry) services for their patient population. By having all services available through one health center, it offers patients continuity of care. Services are available

to those with Medicare, Private Insurance, Medicaid and CHIPS. For those without insurance or limited insurance benefits MEHOP offers discounts on fees for services based on household income.MEHOP also provides

additional healthcare related services through their Case Management Department, community health workers and a licensed social worker are available to assist with patient referrals to specialists, prescriptions assistance programs and provide guidance and follow up services to help patients improve and maintain quality of health. For more information

about the Rose Foundation or MEHOP services call 979-245-0190.

BAY CITY TRIBUNE • baycitytribune.com Wednesday, October 8, 2014 • 3A

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic ChurchAve D & 12th St.Bay City, Texas

2014 Annual Parish JamaicaSunday, October 19, 2014

Come join us for:Plenty of food • Raffle • Live Music • Bingo • Children’sGames • Entertainment • Señorita Nic Nacs • Cake walk

• Children’s Ferris Wheel • Children’s Train

Noon - 4:00 pmin the Parish Hall.

Booths begin toopen at 8 a.m.Bring your chair & enjoy the day!!

“We offer our clients a sliding fee scale and supplement the cost through our grants,” Harrison said. “With some of those patients, we lose money every time we see them, but our goal is to provide healthcare not to turn a profit. We offer almost all of the available primary care services including adult, pediatric, OB/GYN, dental and behavioral.“Last year, we saw

approximately 6,000 patients and this year we’re expecting to see 7,000 or more. And our federal funding is up for review in 2016 and we’d like to see it increase.”

Because they receive federal funding, Harrison said MEHOP is held to a higher standard when it comes to record keeping.“We are held to extremely

high standards,” she said. “For example, we have to report the number of patients as well as the number of visits. But then it breaks down even further. For example, we have to report on the number of diabetic patients, the number of those patients who have their diabetes under control and the number who don’t, and provide a reason why we think they might not have it under control.”MEHOP also receives

state grants and accepts

donations from various public and private foundations, groups and individuals. With so many people supporting their work, Harrison said MEHOP is involved in more than just providing health care to the community.“We do a lot in the

community,” she said. “During Health Center week, we had a community wide scavenger hunt as well as sponsoring a 5K run. And we’re involved with many of the other non-profit groups in the community. We even have a garden twice a year and give away our produce at our office to help encourage our clients to eat healthy.”

MEHOP, from 1A

The Friends of the Sargent Library will host their Annual Sargent Library Kayak Fun Run down Caney Creek with registration beginning at Caney Creek RV Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.The event consists of a

6.3-mile course starting at the Caney Creek RV Park boat ramp No. 1 at approximately 10 a.m. and proceeding down the creek, ending up at the Caney Creek Estates boat ramp No. 1. Festivities begin at 11:30

a.m. with lunch and include a $1 bucket raffle for a chance to win items such as a new kayak and Academy gift cards.A live and silent auction

beginning at noon gives bidders the chance to win several prizes.Friends of the Sargent

Library have hosted the event now for eight years, each year managing to raise funds for the Sargent Branch of the Bay City Public Library.The Friends of the

Sargent Library expect paddlers from Sargent, other areas of Matagorda County and as far away as Houston.Kayakers between the

ages of 12 and 17 require a parent or guardian to physically be in the water paddling with them, either in a tandem kayak or alongside them in single vessels.With a $25 registration

fee, all kayakers receive

free: a lunch at the Crab Trap, bottled water, T-shirt, and are eligible for drawings of a new kayak and Academy gift cards. Kayakers must be present

to win the kayak and Academy gift cards.All kayakers will be

required to participate in a mandatory safety meeting at water’s edge at 9:45 a.m. and all kayakers will be required to wear Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. It is suggested that kayakers wear water shoes, gloves for paddling and sunscreen. Those who would like

to participate in the event but aren’t up for the paddling excursion can join the group for lunch and participate in a great auction and raffle, as well as enjoy the entertainment, sights and sounds of the festivities.Raffle tickets can be

purchased in advance from any member of the Friends of the Sargent Library or on the day of the event. Stop by or call the library

at 979-245-3032 for kayak registration forms or raffle tickets, or email friendsof thesargentlibrary@gmail.com for more information.

The Rose, MEHOP offer mammogramsJonnie Montalboreporter@baycitytribune.com

Sargent library kayak fundraiser set for SaturdayJonnie Montalboreporter@baycitytribune.com

If You GoKayak Fun Run9 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 11Register at Caney Creek RV Park$24 registration fee

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I tend to write about experiences, people, and things of a more organic nature. Somet imes

I’ll share my opinion on a topic that is in the spotlight in our community. However, I do my best to keep those comments a few inches to the left of this column on Page 4. One such experience took place over this past weekend.On Saturday morning

I took part in a group bicycle ride. This group of folks ventures out on a regular basis to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere in and around our county while getting in a workout. For weeks I had been invited to come along for the ride, pun intended, but something seemed to always come up. I would have another event that I had to be at, or a visitor in town, or I would forget to set my alarm to wake up early. Finally, I was able to join and I am so glad that I did.I am by no means a

triathlete or even an athlete. I just like to ride, but I won’t be in le Tour de France anytime soon. If you know me at all, then you also know that I like to talk. This being a group

ride made it a perfect opportunity for me to get so much more out of the morning than just exercise.Among the group were

several readers of this newspaper whom I had not yet had the opportunity to meet. People of all different backgrounds, trades, and ideologies. It was so refreshing to hear one my fellow riders say, “You know, I read your column every week. I like to read what you have to say, but I don’t always agree with you.”Thank goodness!You see, we’re not

robots. We’re not all wired the same way, or born with preconceived notions that we are to think certain ways about certain things. That’s the beauty of humanity, and the beauty of democracy. This individual and I were able to have a thoughtful, intelligent conversation about issues that we have different viewpoints on. This conversation took place without heated words or emotional interference. Instead it unfolded as we cruised

next to each other on a back county road, while exercising and enjoying the beautiful weather this last weekend gave us.I am fully aware that

those who read The Tribune may not always agree with our views. That’s why we offer our readers the opportunity to converse with us. We welcome letters to the editor that may be from the other side of the spectrum. I want nothing more than for these pages to be a forum of civil conversation. These words and pages should be the vehicle of conversation in our community. Every conversation must have multiple parties of input, apart from that we’re just talking to ourselves.For this reason, I am glad

not everyone agrees with me all the time. When you disagree, with myself or anyone, I encourage you to write in and tell us about it. Otherwise, if everyone agreed all the time we wouldn’t have much to write about.Until next time.

AUSTIN — Texans interested in who their next governor and lieutenant governor will be witnessed major party candidates for those offices engage in live, one-hour broadcast debates last week.Fellow state Sens.

Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, and Dan Patrick, R-Houston, opponents in the race for lieutenant governor, faced off in Austin on Sept. 29. Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, and Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott competed on stage in Dallas on Sept. 30, each striving to succeed longtime Gov. Rick Perry as the state’s chief executive.All four candidates held to

traditional party lines on such bellwether topics as health care,

transportation, education and border security.Republicans Patrick and Abbott

identified themselves as anti-abortion and pro-border security while Democrats Van de Putte and Davis spoke in support of legislative solutions to expand women’s access to health services, foster a less fear-based treatment of border issues and bolster a public education system weakened by $5.4 billion funding cut last session. On the topic of taxation, Patrick floated his idea that the adoption of a one- or two-penny state sales tax increase would reduce local property taxes by a corresponding amount.Election Day is Nov. 4, with early

voting set for Oct. 24-31.Court upholds abortion lawThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of

Appeals last week ruled a Texas law regulating abortion procedures,

providers and facilities does not violate the Constitutional rights of women.House Bill 2, passed in during the

second called session of the Texas Legislature in July 2013, contains two provisions that were at stake in the case, Whole Women’s Health, and others v. David Lakey, M.D., Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, and others.The plaintiffs had sought

declaratory relief and permanent injunctions against the enforcement of (1) the requirement that any physician performing an abortion must have active admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the location where the abortion is performed; and (2) that all abortion clinics existing on or after Sept. 1, 2014, comply with the same minimum standards required of ambulatory surgical centers.

Fund moves to top spotEducation Commissioner

Michael Williams and Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced Sept. 30 that the Permanent School Fund reached a record high value in 2014 that made it the largest educational endowment in the United States.On June 30, the fund surpassed

Harvard University’s $36.4 billion endowment.Created by the state in 1854 with

an initial $2 million investment, the Permanent School Fund stood at $37.7 billion in market value as of June 30.Some $30.6 billion of the fund

is managed by the State Board of Education and $7.1 billion by the School Land Board. Day-to-day oversight of the fund is handled by staff at the Texas Education Agency and the General Land Office.

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PresidentBarack ObamaThe White House,1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington, D.C. 20500whitehouse.gov/contact

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Texas governorRick PerryP.O. Box 12428Austin, TX. 78711www.governor.state.tx.us

U.S. senatorJohn Cornyn517 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510www.cornyn.senate.gov

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State senatorGlenn HegarP.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station Austin, TX 78711District Address: P.O. Box 1008 Katy, TX 77492 Phone:(281) 391-8883hegar.senate.state.tx.us

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Matagorda County judgeNate McDonald1700 7th StreetRoom 301Bay City, Texas 77414979-244-7605

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Palacios mayorJohn C. Sardelich311 HendersonPalacios 77465361-972-3605mgcjcs@yahoo.com

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Opinion

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence has been brought to the attention

of the American public with all of the attention given to NFL players accused of violence recently. Vigils and ceremonies throughout the month of October

raise awareness of the problem that is so often hidden.This is not a problem only during the month of October

or only experienced by the rich and famous. Ordinary people live in the shadow of violence unnoticed every day.Women, children and even some men live in fear, afraid

to say the wrong thing, make the wrong move or even just be in the wrong place. The average number of times an abuser hits his spouse

before she call the police is 35. That is 35 incidences of violence that go unnoticed. That is 35 times a woman has cowered and cried out in fear and hurt. That is 35 times too many.No one should have to live in fear. Not one single

person, not one single time.Many times these women are too afraid, or even to

embarrassed to ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. But for those who can’t or won’t, it is up to friends and neighbors to reach out for them. Call the police if you witness domestic violence. You

also can help by giving the abused references to places that can help. The Crisis Center can help women and children in Matagorda and Wharton counties. Other numbers you can give them are: 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 1-800-451-9235; Bay City Area Crisis Line at 979-245-9299; or Wharton Area Crisis Line at 979-531-1300.Help put a stop to domestic violence.

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Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. It is the 281st day of 2014 and the 17th day of autumn.Today’s History: In

1871, the Great Chicago Fire leveled three square miles, leaving 100,000 homeless and more than 300 dead.In 1945, President Harry

Truman announced that the United States would share its knowledge of the atomic bomb exclusively with Britain and Canada.

BAY CITY TRIBUNE • baycitytribune.com Wednesday, October 8, 2014 • 5A

THE BLOTTERAbout police and sheriff’s reports• The Blotter is a compilation of reports from the Bay City Police Department and the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office. Persons ar-rested have been charged with crimes but may not be found guilty. Under the law they are innocent until proven guilty.

MCSO Jail Log

September 29:Rodney DeWayne Staggs,

41, burglary of a buildingEduardo Zapata, 19,

possession of a controlled substanceJoseph James Garcia,

18, prohibited weapon switchblade/knuckles, failure to maintain financial responsibilityJohnathon Alfred Garza,

20, possession of a controlled substanceMalkana Kieth Powell,

assault causing bodily injury, aggravated assault with a deadly weaponJohnathon Paul Alfaro,

20, probation violationManny Richard Gaona,

29, probation violationSeptember 30:Mark Edward Hahn 38,

theft by check, truancyAndrew Paul Downs, 33,

theft by check x2Frances Elene Toland, 25,

capias pro fine x2Fernando John Gonzales,

28, evading arrest or detentionJay Wesley Nalley, 54,

possession of MarijuanaCrystal Bailey, 38,

probation violationGary Will Nixon, 52,

public intoxicationOctober 1:Russell Lee Thomas, Jr.,

50, driving with license invalid Billy Joe Ray, Jr., 56,

possession of drug paraphernaliaHeather Marie Phillips,

37, manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, displaying a fictitious license plateJason Frangullie, 27,

assault on a public servantJennifer Elaine Masters,

29, failure to appearKelsey Kaye Krobot, 25,

driving while intoxicatedTyler Zenker, 18, no

driver’s licenseEric Allen Clemins,

51, evading arrest and detention, theft x2

Linda Ashley Gonzalez, 27, injury to a child/elderly/disabled with intent to cause bodily injuryAlex Clyde Bonner, 62,

possession of a controlled substance, public intoxicationLino Garcia, 19, probation

violationOctober 2:Christopher Ryan Byrd,

29, injury to a child/elderly/disabled/ with intent to cause bodily injuryCody Gates Marett, 26,

district court commitmentOctober 3:Ryan Christopher Longer,

29, deadly conduct, discharge of a firearm x2Vernon Weatherford, 47,

reckless drivingMary Katherine Martinez,

41, assault causing bodily injury, family violence, capias pro fineHarold Gene Harper, Jr.,

46, probation violationDavid Quoc Nguyen, 29,

duty on striking fixture – hwy landscapeLeonta Andrew Suggs, 30,

burglary of a habitationMarvin DeWayne

Coleman, 28, criminal mischiefArthur Ray Lee, 24, no

driver’s license, failure to appear, failure to maintain financial responsibilityOctober 4:Fernando Gabriel

Montalvo, 39, failure to maintain financial responsibility, failure to appear, capias pro fine, expired registrationRuben Soliz, Jr., 27, assault

causing bodily injuryJesse Lee Ramos, 27,

terroristic threat of family/householdJustin John Janise,

22, public intoxication, disorderly conductKelvin Prince, 49, driving

while intoxicatedOctober 5:James Donald Harris,

IV, 21, assault on a public servant, capias pro fine, failure to appear

• MARRIAGES/DIVORCESMarriages:September 29:Antonio Rodriguez, 29 and JoAnna Ovea, 25Robert Raines, 37 and Merida I. Zerbi, 35September 30:Nathan Lubbers, 36 and Ashley D. Blase, 28October 2:Mark Ramirez, 42 and Paula Orsak, 42October 3:Matthew S. Ortiz, 43 and Naomi T. Sanchez, 39

Dustin Orozco, 22 and Savanna Davis, 20Scott A. Sparks, 27 and Victoria L. Loese, 23Alexandro Carmona, 23 and Maria C. Bernabe

Divorces:October 2:Frank Collins, III vs. Stacy Fern Collins

Marriages and Divorces listed have been filed at the courthouse but may not be finalized.

Abusers tyrannize, intimidate, threaten and hurt mothers, daughters, sisters and friends, even sons. It doesn’t discriminate.It is highly likely

that someone in your neighborhood, office, or extended family is in danger right now from an abusive relationship.“It’s almost impossible for

me to believe that I would have become a victim of domestic violence in my lifetime,” said Charlene. (Name changed to protect identity)“When I first got together

with my ex-husband, I was an independent distributor for a fortune 500 company and nowhere near poverty. “I provided for my

children, I have two from a previous marriage that were growing up in a stable environment that I provided, but then everything turned around the day I met Jonathan. “He was older than me

and I found that to be a little reassuring because he seemed to be stable and secure, but I was so wrong. He was the most volatile man I have ever met in my life and I will live the rest of my life with the scars to prove it,” said Charlene.“We were married, and

almost two years into the marriage, I realized how much our lives had changed.“It was a slow and

systematic sort of transition. First he just got angry and burst into fits of rage and would walk away, but then he started yelling and

cussing at me.“Before I knew it, my

kids and I were living a nightmare and we held our breaths when it was time for him to get home from work. He was a monster and he didn’t have any reason for his attacks.“He would use any little

excuse to abuse me, verbally and physically, but it was the emotional abuse that my children and I suffered that left the biggest scars, on the inside. Those will probably never go away.“One evening, when our

air-conditioner broke and the house was hotter than usual when he arrived, I knew he would be irate. So we tried to walk on eggshells, but it was useless because once he found out about the air-conditioner problem, he blew up,” said Charlene. “The evening turned into

a horrible test of endurance and, by midnight, when the kids were in bed and I was laying in bed wide awake and scared to close my eyes, he came to the bedroom yelling about it being hot.“I still remember it like it

just happened yesterday. I sat up and just said, ‘I have the fan on and the windows open honey, just come to bed, it will be okay,’ but he was too far-gone. He had been drinking all evening, so he wasn’t able to control his temper at all and he began to beat and choke me.“I tried calling 9-1-1 on my

cell, but he kept kicking it out of my hand when he was choking me and then I felt myself lose consciousness.“I’m not sure how I

survived that, but I did ask God to please let me live to be a mother to my children, and I woke up in the hospital,” said Charlene. “Being able to

communicate by pencil and paper at first because my esophagus was damaged, I asked a nurse where my husband was and she said he had been arrested.“I decide to leave him

and not give him a lot of chances like most women do in this situation, because I know the outcome and I didn’t want to become a statistic.“I chose to get a protective

order and filed for divorce. I chose to do the right thing because my God spared my life,” said Charlene. “Women like me

sometimes get stuck in a mindset that they can’t do for their children after their husband is out of their lives, but I am here today as a testament to God’s mercy on my life and to let the women out there suffering against domestic violence know that I am not a super-hero.“I became strong because

I had no choice and it was either him or me,” said Charlene. The local Crisis Center

offers a network of services for victims of domestic violence and provides a safe haven for those who are in need of emergency shelter. “In our last fiscal year we

had 330 individuals who came to us for domestic violence from Matagorda County,” said Crisis Center Director Eugene Davis.“These are primary and

secondary victims (parent and children). We had around 139 adults and out of these, 330 individuals were from Matagorda County.“In the last three years

we have had at least three separate incidents of domestic violence that resulted in murder across Matagorda and Wharton counties,” he said. “Of these, two of the

women were killed, one survived, six children were killed and two out of the three males committed suicide, while one awaits trial.”The Crisis Center will have

a candle light vigil on the courthouse steps at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 22 to remember those who were murdered last year as a result of domestic violence. Working together with the

Bay City Police Department, the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department, the United Way and several non-profit organizations throughout Matagorda County, the Crisis Center is the starting point for a victim of domestic violence and a doorway to a new life without the threat of abuse.The Crisis Center helps

women like Charlene by maintaining a 24-hour emergency shelter for clients who require a safe place to stay while making plans for the future.Wear purple, the color

of Domestic Violence Awareness, throughout the month of October and use it as a way to tell others why ending domestic violence is important to you.

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ranges. The problem with criminals of every sort -- child abusers and con men included -- is they look like the rest of us. I’m sorry you’re having sleep problems, but the solution to them is NOT to accuse someone about whom you have no proof. To falsely accuse him could destroy both of you, and I don’t recommend it.DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling in my marriage. I have asked my husband to treat me as an equal, but it falls on deaf ears. I work part-time, attend school full-time and care for our two children, basically on my own. I pay for almost everything. If I’m broke, he’ll pay one of the smaller bills. He refuses to help with any of the housework, and he has the freedom to go when and where he pleases. I’m only allowed to go to school or work; otherwise I must take the kids with me. He’s very controlling and, in the past, when I have threatened to leave, he said he would kill himself. He is verbally and emotionally abusive. I no longer love him and want a divorce, but I’m scared of what he’ll do if I ask for one. I don’t know what he is capable

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While the 2014 season is now half over, the real season for Matagorda’s high school football teams is just getting started.Beginning this coming

Friday night, district play will begin for the Bay City Blackcats, Palacios Sharks, Tidehaven Tigers and Van Vleck Leopards. The Blackcats open their

District 12-4ADI schedule this coming Friday night at home against the Stafford Spartans. Game time is 7:30 p.m.. It will be Lil’ Mini Cheer Camp and Lil’ Cats Football Night with those groups performing and being introduced before the game.

Bay City has struggled through its non-district schedule going 0-5. Offensively the Blackcats are averaging only 150.3 yards per game while allowing 374.8 ypg. Zavien Gartica has been the Cats dual threat at QB with 162 yards rushing on 49 carries while completing 38 of 73 passing attempts. Other rushing leaders include Thomas Russo, 43-145 and Samuel Fisher, 39 for 114. The leading receivers are Pinard Payne and Jordan Ramsey with 7 and 6 catches, respectively. Stafford is 4-1 and coming

off a loss to Houston St. Pius X. In pre-district play, they are averaging 317.8 ypg on offense and limiting opposing attacks to 142.0 ypg.

The Palacios Sharks have also had limited success through five games but still find themselves as a playoff contender in the new District 14-3ADI. Only two of the district’s

teams, Hitchcock, 4-1, and Hempstead, 3-2, enter

district play with winning records. Rice is 2-3 while Edna and Palacios both have 1-4 records. Industrial is sitting at 0-5. The Sharks can further

enhance their playoff chances this coming Friday night at they host Industrial beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Sharks have been

right at average among the league’s offenses at 389.6 ypg while Industrial’s attack has been dismal averaging 104.4 ypg. Defensively, the Sharks yield 393.9 ypg while the Cobras allow 403.4 ypg.Sharks QB Cameron

Sides currently ranks third among the district leaders in total offense with 587 yards rushing on 73 attempts while hitting on 59 of 109 passing attempts for 672 yards. He’s complimented in the run game by the team’s leading and district’s third leading ground gainer Danny Rodriguez, 91-631. On the receiving end, Justice Acosta is second in the league with 22 catches while Justin Filip, Ethan Garcia and Rodriguez have 9, 8 and 8 catches, respectively. District 13-3A has been

the area’s most successful through the midway point of the season with five of the six teams having better than .500 records.

Leading the way entering league play with a 4-1 record are the the Tidehaven Tigers. That puts them even with Boling and East Bernard, also 4-1, in the season-to-date standings. One game back going into the opening week of district play are Van Vleck and Brazos at 3-2 while Danbury sits at 2-3. The Tigers are second in

the district in team offense averaging 401.8 ypg while leading in team defense allowing 203.8 ypg. Jason Fitzgerald is second in rushing yards with 670 on 86 carries while QB Eric Villarreal has 67 carries for 378 yards. Throwing the ball, Villarreal is 28 of 53 for 394 yards. Roderick

Fisher is the receiving leader with 10 for 225. Coming off their first loss

of the season to Goliad last Friday night, the Tigers open league play against Brazos in Wallis this Friday night starting at 7:30 p.m. Brazos edged Brookeshire Royal in their last outing 41-40, played Sept. 26. First up for the Leopards

this coming Friday night is Danbury at Danbury.

Van Vleck is coming off back-to-back wins over Industrial, 41-0, and Ganado, 34-24, while the Panthers fell to Lutheran South Academy in their last outing, 57-19. In a league featuring

high powered offenses, the Leopard attack is fifth out of six teams averaging 345.0 ypg while Danbury averages 289.4. Defensively, the Leps give up 302 ypg while the Panthers allow 374.4. The feature back in a

run-first offense, Montrell Brown in the district leader with 801 yards on 82 carries while QB Colbey Calk has 320 yards on 44 carries. Moving the ball through

the air, Calk is 20 of 58 for 425 yards this season. The team’s leading receivers are Marcel Holden with 8 catches for 157 yards and Teran Casey, 5 for 137. According to the Texas

High School Coaches Association Class 3A, Division II, Region IV poll, East Bernard is ranked 2 with Boling at 4 and Tidehaven 8. Danbury and Brazos are also receiving votes. (Team statistics provided

by Maury Salinger.)

BAY CITY STAT BOXPassing

Zavien Gartica - 38/73 - 153 yardsReceiving

Pinard Payne - 7 for 22 yardsJordan Ramsey - 6 for 23 yards

RushingZavien Gartica - 49 for 162 yardsThomas Russo - 43 for 145 yards

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TIDEHAVEN STAT BOXPassing

Eric Villarreal - 28/53 - 394 yardsReceiving

Roderick Fisher - 10 for 225 yardsPeyton Taska - 5 for 68 yards

RushingJason Fitzgerald - 86 for 670 yardsEric Villarreal - 67 for 378 yards

VAN VLECK STAT BOXPassing

Colbey Calk - 20/58 - 425 yardsReceiving

Marcel Holden - 8 for 157 yardsTeran Casey - 5 for 137 yards

RushingMontrell Brown - 82 for 801 yardsColbey Calk - 44 for 320 yards

District play brings start over for teamsBarry Halvorsonsports@baycitytribune.com

PALACIOS STAT BOXPassing

Cameron Sides - 59/109 - 672 yardsReceiving

Justice Acosta - 22 for 203 yardsJustin Filip - 9 for 133 yards

RushingDanny Rodriguez - 91 for 631 yardsCameron Sides - 73 for 587 yards

For the first time in the past three years, Fearless leader has broken with his own tradition. Having now fallen

behind the Goddess by double digits and mired in last place since the start of the season, Fearless Leader shocked the residents of the Guru Cave with his choices. His pick sheet came back

reading “Stafford.” Yes folks, the gloves have

come off.“There’s a lot of football

left to be played,” he explained. “I’m not out of this, but I do admit that the window for turnaround

is getting smaller by the week.” While it took Leader

to week six of the high school season to start swinging for the fences, the Sports Bear started his charge last week. A charge that hit a brick wall as he finished last for the week for the second time in three weeks. But he was back at it again

this week going against the grain more often than any other picker. “Get far enough behind

and you end up playing for second,” he said. “And finishing second in something like this is like

kissing your sister. And I’ve never really liked my sister.”Sticking the closest to the

Goddess in the standings has been the Law Dawg, who was last week’s Top Dawg with a dozen right.“Glad to put the Goddess

in her place for a week at least.” Rubbing salt into the

guys’ collective wounds, Goddess portrayed the graceful contest leader.“Hope I can come out

in first again this time around. Good luck everyone!” Like the guys are really

going to believe that.

Fearless changes approach

Injuries are taking their toll on the Palacios Sharkettes as they dropped their second district match of the season to Hallettsville last week.With the loss, the

Sharkettes also dropped out of the Texas Girls Coaches Association Poll for the first time in several weeks. After being off Friday,

they were looking to bounce back on Tuesday night against Rice Consolidated, results not available. This coming Friday, they will be hosting Industrial with the varsity match set for a 5 p.m. start. Against Hallettsville,

Palacios started slow, dropping the first two

games 11-25, 13-25, before finding their rhythm in game three. But it wasn’t enough as Hallettsville closed out the match 28-26. “We did not play well

until the third game,” Head Coach Barbara Buckley-Peeples said. “We were missing two players (Payton Bates and Destiny Terrasas) and that threw us off.” Jennifer Fort had 10 of

the Sharkettes 19 kills in the match while Sissy Martinez and Megan Buckley had 6 and 5 assists, respectively.Playing back row defense

were Madeline Harvey with a team high 18 digs with Fort and Katelyn Sexton chipping in 13 each.

Season grind taking toll on SharkettesStaff Report

Doing what they do best, Tidehaven RB Jason Fitzgerald takes a hand off from QB Eric Villarreal. The pair have combined for 1,048 yards rushing on the season during a 4-1 start. But with the start of league play, all four Matagorda County teams are 0-0 in district results heading to the run for the playoffs.

Barry Halvorson / Bay City Tribune

The fi rst real cool front of fall showed this week. Cooler nighttime temps do wonders for coastal fi shing. Water temperatures fell to the mid 70s and the fi rst real signs of fall appeared. Autumn tides have a

tendency to swell, and last week’s Equinox tides along with low pressure

in the Gulf gave the Texas coast the highest tides of the year, almost as high as t r o p i c a l storm tides. Like every

fall, tides will be above normal until the fi rst hard cold front blows water out of the bays. That’s when birds begin to work.Until then, expect redfi sh

to fi ll the back lakes and grassy shorelines. Reports from Sabine Lake to Galveston Bay to Port O’Connor have confi rmed these expectations.On Sabine Lake redfi sh

have readily eaten small topwaters and weedless soft plastics. Bloated water levels also encourage large, solitary trout to extend their boundaries to the upper reaches of estuaries. So when casting to a pod of marsh redfi sh, don’t be surprised to fi nd a silver streak cruising the shallows.“Our fl ounder are on

the move, too,” said guide Randy Foreman of Sabine. “Birds have been working for a while over trout and redfi sh.”Trinity Bay anglers have

used the tides to work reds on the north shoreline. The hard sand shores have been holding large schools of reds willing to eat soft plastics, Gulps and gold spoons. Exposed tails have given away their position.Matagorda Bay anglers

have found large schools of redfi sh on the north shoreline as well. Live shrimp, mullet and topwaters have worked well. Back bay areas like Oyster Lake, Crab Lake and Lake Austin are holding healthy populations, too.“There have been redfi sh

everywhere,” said guide Charlie Paradoski of Matagorda. “They are on every shoreline and it should get even better because October and November are always the best months.”Port O’Connor guides

have consistently scored limits of reds on plastics and natural baits since the end of August. Higher tides do make it tougher to fi nd schools of trout, so look for signs, those signs being slicks and birds.“The back lakes are full of

redfi sh,” said guide Lynn Smith. “Small topwaters and soft plastics have been good while wading soft mud.” In Galveston Bay, trout

have been “slicking” over

shell in East Bay and Trinity Bay. Birds have begun to pick shrimp, too, just not in October and November form, yet. Lots of undersized trout have been reported under birds.Most trout have been

hanging to a summer pattern in most bay, but expect that to change. Trout are over sand and grass and deep shell right now. Some bird action has occurred on calm days, but it could be full-blown this week as tides drop. All signs point to better

white shrimp crop; spring and summer rains have dropped salinity levels, allowing “whities” to prosper. Freshwater is essential

to balance the brine. All signs point to a solid fall of fi shing for Matagorda Bay and the surrounding Texas Coast.It gets better with every

front. Bink Grimes is a freelance

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Bay City cross country runner Joseph Colesio placed second at this year’s Blackcat Invitational Meet, held Saturday at LeTulle Park.

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Ladycat runner Brianna Cunningham pulls away from a couple of competitors on her way to a 5th place finish at this year’s Bay City Meet.

With three runners fi nishing in the top 10, the Bay City Blackcat Cross Country team took fi rst at their own Blackcat Invitational meet.Blackcat runner Joseph

Colesio took second overall in the meet, which was Saturday in LeTulle Park. He posted a time of 17:52. Royal’s Jose Melindez was the individual winner in a time of 17:45.Also breaking into the

top 10 were Blackcat runners Joseph Cuevas, 6, 18:45; and Jaqualin Thomas, 7, 18:52. The trio gave Bay City

the only team with three runners among the top 10 fi nishers allowing them to fi nish with 61 points to edge Calhoun and Royal with 64 points each for fi rst place in the 7 team fi eld. Calhoun placed higher as a team with a better sixth place fi nish. Other Bay City runners

in the meet included Daniel Cuevas, 16, 19:36; Alex Sacco, 30, 21:18; Brian Whitley, 37, 21:54 and Chandler Hill, 42, 22:29. The JV boys did not

fi eld a full team but did get solid performances from Jose Ramos, 5, 21:32; Gabriel Vargas, 11, 21:58 and Guillermo Rodriguez, 24, 23:56.The Bay City Lady

Blackcats took third place out of fi ve teams in the girls’ meet with 100 points. Calhoun won with 39 followed by Bloomington, 74 and Bay City. Leading the way for

the locals was Brianna Cunningham with a fi fth place fi nish in a time of 13:54. Daysha Estrada was 16, 15:02; Hannah Nichols, 25, 15:37; Adriana Zapeda, 26, 15:33; Bren’ae Mitchell, 28, 16:05 and Alyson Montoya, 35, 17:15. The JV girls also place

third as a team in an performance that included a pair of top 10 fi nishes. Brittany Jenkins was 9,

15:38 while Skye Romero as 10, 15:44. Overall, the team had 7 runners in the top 30. Alexandrea Smith fi nished 21, 16:19; Zaharia Battle, 22, 16:31; Jasmine DelaRosa, 16:52; Celeste Garcia, 28, 17:21, Cheyene Fulmer, 29, 17:23 with Eugina Stewart at 39, 19:42. While not competing

in the varsity meet, Van Vleck had three runners in the boys JV meet. Santiago Centeno was 4, 21:13 while Luis Romero and Gary Kersh fi nished 17-18, with times of 22:28 and 22:47. The lone Lady Lep JV runner was Claire McReynolds, 35, 18:49. This coming Saturday,

the Bay City teams are scheduled to run at the Industrial Invitational at Lake Texana’s Brackenridge Park. For Bay City, it will be their fi nal tune-up for the District 27-4A meet scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 22, hosted by Royal High School.

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Blackcats take top spot at own invitational meet

Bloated tides are a sure sign of autumn

The Bay City Lady Blackcats are looking to start a winning streak at just the right time of the season.Tuesday night they

hosted El Campo, results not available . They entered the home match coming off a 4-game win over Wharton. Next up are back-to-

back road matches for the Ladycats as they take on Brookshire Royal on Friday night and Sealy this coming Tuesday.

In District 24-3A, the Van Vleck Lady Leopards, 2-4, fi nished the fi rst round of district play a game out of the league’s fourth and fi nal playoff spot after dropping a touch 8-25, 12-25, 5-25 decision to state-ranked Brazos Friday night. That came on the heels of a tough loss to league leading East Bernard in their previous match, 10-25, 12-25, 8-25. Heading into their second

trip through district, the Lady Leps were scheduled to host Hitchcock on

Tuesday night before traveling to Danbury on Friday in a key game on the road to the post season. Danbury entered the week with a 3-3 record and were scheduled to host East Bernard before Friday’s head-to-head contest. Danbury won the fi rst match in four-games on Sept. 2 in Van Vleck. East Bernard entered the

week with a 6-0 record followed by Brazos, 5-1; Boling, 4-2 and Danbury, 3-3, with Van Vleck that game back at 2-4.

Ladycats seek win streakStaff Report

• SPORTSBRIEFSBRIEFSTidehaven Tailgate PartyThe Tidehaven Sports Booster Club will be

holding its annual Tidehaven Tailgate Party at Tidehaven High School beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Junior High teams will play beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a JV home game starting at 7 p.m. with a Pep Rally to follow. For more information, contact Jedie Zarate at 979-241-8862.

Sports Calendar Thursday, Oct. 9

Football* Bay City at Stafford, F/JV, 5-7 p.m.* Palacios at Industrial, JV, 6 p.m.* Brazos at Tidehaven, JV, 7 p.m.* Danbury at Van Vleck, JV, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 10Football* Stafford at Bay City, V, 7:30 p.m. * Industrial at Palacios, V, 7:30 p.m.* Tidehaven at Brazos, V, 7:30 p.m.* Van Vleck at Danbury, V, 7:30 p.m.

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Pets receive blessing at serviceRecognizing the importance of pets in today’s

family structure, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church held a “Blessing of the Animals” service on Saturday.The service was timed to coincide with the feast

day of St. Francis of Assisi. It is the fourth year the church has offered the special service to the community.“We’re trying to create a tradition of sharing

the Spirit with the ‘non-human’ members of our families,” congregation member Susi Walling said. “And it is a way to reach out to the community.” St. Peter’s Pastor Jared Stillions explained that

while there is no special liturgy for such a service, the Lutheran Church does have a basic order of service that he adapts for the annual event. Stillions’ interest in offering the service is part

historical and part personal. His own family includes Jessie, a black Labrador retriever, and Amelia, a chocolate Labrador mix.“Part of the same thinking goes into this as did

the church blessing the fields for planting and harvest in ancient times,” Stillions said. “And as part of that, our ancestors would ask for a blessing of the working animals that were so important to agriculture. By continuing that idea, (Saturday’s) service allows us to acknowledge those bits of creation that God has entrusted to us.” While most of those attending brought their

canine friends, there were also other pets there to be blessed, including Walling’s pet chicken.

Among the p a r t i c i p a n t s in Saturday’s Blessing of the Animals Service at St. Peter’s Lutheran church were, from left Shelby and Bailey, who were brought by Wayne Dekle. St. Peter’s Pastor Jared Stillions conducted the service, which was held in the church’s pavilion in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

Barry Halvorsonsports@baycitytribune.com

Barry Halvorson / Bay City Tribune

Living with chronic pain in recovery has its c h a l l e n g e s and can c e r t a i n l y create a recipe for disaster if given enough power over our lives to do so.Allowing chronic pain

to knock me off the wagon so to speak is not an option for me. I have come to a place in my life where my “clean time” is a yielded by-product of my commitment to living each day for the past five years and ten months without the use of drugs.I don’t think I just want

to let that go. I’ve had to live with the

kind of pain I wouldn’t want any living soul to endure, and yet I hold my life close to my heart, as a valued commodity.A God-given blessing

in itself, I have no right to complain about my suffering, yet I must say, some days are better than others.As we are all human,

made of flesh and bone, I too am prone to occasional days of hopelessness and discouragement, wading in my pain like I was floating down a river, but I quickly recognize it and make efforts to pull myself up.One thing I have had to

do daily in my life as an addict in recovery is begin my day with a gratitude list.As menial as it may

sound, a mental inventory of all the blessed life assets and treasures I am granted on this earth for living clean, can truly bring my perspective back from the gates of hell, or at least off the front lawn of purgatory. I am reminded that

the pain is my own and not the sufferings of my child, which would be unfathomable.My mind can easily bring

positive thoughts to the table to turn my negative thoughts around.I can bring a smile to

my face remembering my grandmother is still alive at 92, my son makes me proud everyday and I am no longer a homeless addict in the street. I am sure there are

individuals in active addiction that can use

JONNIEMONTALBO

Reflections in Recovery

Gratitude list begins each day

See RECOVERY, Page 8B

Bikers support fire department

The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department held its second annual Motorcycle “Fund Run” Saturday, Oct. 4. The department coordinated the event with the Matagorda County Cavalry. In addition to the fund run, the fire department also held two other fundraisers during the day including a 50/50 drawing and “Fill the Bucket.”

Jonnie Montalbo / Bay City Tribune

4B • Wednesday, October 8, 2014 BAY CITY TRIBUNE • baycitytribune.com

CHRISTMASSTORE OPENING

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Opening October 11 - December 20, 2014FEATURED SECTIONS...

• New Christmas Items • Used Items• Supplies to make your own

• Children can make a gingerbread house*Serving pie, cookies, cake, coffee and punch*

Do you have something to sell or you like to bake?We are offering consignment to all interested.

Call Sharon Carson 979-318-9807

Victorious Life ConferenceFriday, October 10, 2014

Speaker: Minister Lula Griggs

Saturday, October 11, 2014Speaker: Evangelist Judy Sanders

Music By: Minister Kelvin Johnson

Faith Temple Outreach2601 Ave A & 2nd Street

Bay City, Texas Founder/Pastor Florida Smith

Sharing his 16 years of experience, Mark Solis gives Ricky Gonzales pointers on the best way to collect donations during the Bay City Volunteer Fire Department’s “Fill the Bucket Campaign.” While Solis is a veteran with the BCVFD, Gonzales has only been with the department for a month-and-a-half and was collecting for the first time. Saturday’s “Fill the Bucket” campaign was part of a day of fundraising for the local department, which also held its Second Annual (Motorcycle) Fund Run.

Firefighters ‘Fill the Bucket’

Barry Halvorson / Bay City Tribune

Showing all the enthusiasm one could hope for from current and future cheerleaders, were the children and teens taking part in this year’s Bay City High School Cheer Camp. The camp was held Saturday at the Bay City High Gym. This Friday night, the Blackcat Cheerleaders, along with their new friends, will perform before the start of the Blackcats-Stafford game. The Bay City Lil’ Blackcats also will be introduced before the kickoff of the contest, which is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Future Blackcat Cheerleaders

Barry Halvorson / Bay City Tribune

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GRIDIRON GURUWEEK #7 ENTRY FORM

Each_week_there_will_be_17_games_ranging_from_local_high_schools,_college_and_NFL.__Each_game_will_be_located_above_an_ad_sponsored_by_an_area_business.__To_play,_simply_select_a_winner_of_each_game_and_write_the_pick_in_the_entry_form_provided_on_this_page.__Each_week_the_first,_second_and_third_place_winners_will_receive_a_prize_for_the_most_correct_selections.__Ties_will_be_broken_by_the_score_of_the_tie-breaker_game.__Bring_or_mail_the_entry_form_to_The_Bay_City_Tribune_at_2901_Carey_Smith_Blvd.,_Bay_City,_TX_77414.__Entries_must_be_received_by_4:30_p.m._each_Friday.__Original_newspaper_forms_only,_no_copies.__All_decisions_are_final.__Tribune_employees,_contractors,_and_their_families_are_ineligible.__Social_Security_numbers_are_required_before_checks_are_issued.__No_purchase_necessary_to_play.__Entry_forms_are_available_at_the_Tribune_office.__Grand_Prize_Winner_will_be_drawn_at_random_from_weekly_winners_at_the_end_of_the_contest/football_season.

LAST WEEK’S WINNERS

WEEKLY CASH PRIZES

1. Stafford2. Palacios3. Tidehaven4. Van Vleck5. Oklahoma6. Alabama7. Baylor8. Texas A&M9. Oregon10. Texas Tech11. UTSA12. Seattle13. Cincinnati14. Green Bay15. Philadelphia16. Atlanta17. Jacksonville

1. Stafford2. Industrial3. Tidehaven4. Van Vleck5. Oklahoma6. Alabama7. Baylor8. Texas A&M9. Oregon10. West Virginia11. Fla International12. Seattle13. Cincinnati14. Green Bay15. Philadelphia16. Atlanta17. Tennessee

1. Stafford2. Palacios3. Tidehaven4. Van Vleck5. Oklahoma6. Alabama7. Baylor8. Texas A&M9. Oregon10. West Virginia11. UTSA12. Seattle13. Cincinnati14. Green Bay15. Philadelphia16. Atlanta17. Tennessee

1. Stafford2. Palacios3. Tidehaven4. Van Vleck5. Oklahoma6. Alabama7. Baylor8. Ole Miss9. Oregon10. West Virginia 11. Fla International12. Seattle13. Cincinnati14. Green Bay15. Philadelphia16. Atlanta17. Tennessee

1. Stafford2. Palacios3. Tidehaven4. Van Vleck5. Oklahoma6. Alabama7. Baylor8. Texas A&M9. Oregon10. Texas Tech11. Fla International12. Seattle13. Cincinnati14. Green Bay15. Philadelphia16. Chicago17. Tennessee

Barry_HalvorsonSports_Editor

Bay City Tribune

Mark_BrickerMayor

City of Bay City

Brooke_SaucierOn-Air_Personality92.5 Happy Radio

Roger_BarkerPolice_Chief

Bay City Police Department

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Van Vleck ISD

LOCAL PANEL

PANEL STANDINGS:Name Last Week Record Win Pct.Barry_Halvorson_ 9-8_ 67.35_ 65.7%

Brooke_Saucier_ 11-6_ 75-27_ 73.5%Mark_Bricker_ 11-6_ 62-40_ 60.1%

Roger_Barker_ 12-5_ 70-32_ 68.6%Christie_Dement_ 9-8_ 69-33_ 67.6%

TIE BREAKER: JACKSONVILLE @ TENNESSEE

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Standards Link: Health: Students understand ways they can maintain their own health.

Long ago, whooping cough killed many people. Now most people never get this disease because they have been immunized with a shot.

When the doctor gives you a shot with a small amount of weak whooping cough germs, certain white cells in your body start making a germ-killing chemical called an “antibody.”

Each antibody kills only one kind of germ. When an antibody and a germ match up, the antibody kills the germ. Standards Link: Health:

Students identify body parts and describe their functions.

Trace your body on a large sheet of paper. Find

information in the newspaper about the human body.

Paste the articles in the outline where

you found the body part mentioned.

Why do I have to get a shot, Doctor? I’m not even sick!

We give kids shots to protect

them. To understand that, you need to know a little more about how your

body works.Blood carries tiny cells to all parts of your body. There are fat, round, red cells. There are white cells, too. The white cells have a special job. They fight germs and kill them. White cells keep you well. When germs get in, your white blood cells go to work.

But some germs are too strong for an unprepared body. When a doctor gives you a shot, or immunization, this helps your white cells prepare for certain kinds of germs.

Shots are like a fire drill. A fire drill gets you ready in case of a real fire. A shot gets you ready in case of a real attack by germs.

White blood cells are larger than red blood cells and they

eat germs.

Germs can get into your body in many ways. They can enter through your mouth or through your nose or even through a cut in your skin.

Help the antibodies kill the germs. Draw a line from each antibody to

the germ it kills.

Standards Link: Health: Students understand ways to prevent disease.

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Can you find the two

germs that match?

Protect them? How?

Immune means to be protected from a disease naturally or by getting a vaccination.

This week’s word:IMMUNE

Try to use the word immune in a sentence today when talking with your friends

and family members.

Katie was immune to the flu bug going around

school last winter.

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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

SHOTSPROTECTGERMSCELLSNOSEPOLIOVACCINEDISEASEHUMANCOUGHDRILLMOUTHANTIBODIESMANYCUTStandards Link: Health: Students understand ways they can maintain

their own health.

When you take polio vaccine drops, killer white cells in your body find the polio germs and kill them. After that, these cells act like polio police and keep on looking for more polio germs.

Help the “Polio Police” find the polio germs.

Cut out five advertisements in the newspaper that show products designed to help you stay healthy. Why did you choose each product?

Stay Healthy

Standards Link: Health: Students understand ways they can maintain their own health.

Do you remember the last time you had to get a shot from the doctor? Can you offer younger children tips on how to make

getting shots easier?

How to Survive a Shot

ANSWER: A short cut.

... continuing to practice something at which you

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Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Circle the seven errors in the article below. Then, rewrite it correctly.

Why go to the docttor when you’re not sick? Regular checkups is important for kids. These visits can happen when your feeling fine and are sometimes called “well-child” visits because, well, you’re well. Get it?

At a checkup the doctor cheecks to see that you're growing and developing normally. It’s also a chance for you and you’re parents to tawk with the doctor about your body. For example, you might wonder when you will grow taller, or if you weigh the right amount.

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138.38 acres of land for sale with mineral rights, in Matagorda County near FM 2540, for $3500 per acre.

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575 Office SpaceFor Rent

Office/Retail SpaceIn Center @ 7th St. & Avenue D, (2401 Avenue D), Bay City, 979-429-6125 or 979-245-3330.

615 TownhomesRent or Sale

2BR., 2.5 baths, WB fireplace, W/D, fur-nished and all bills paid. $1495. Real-tor, 979 245 5l96.

620 Rent Houses,Furnished

1700 Elm, All utili-ties paid. 1BR, Attn: Contractors or short- term lease. $250/wk.

979-245-5818

630 Rent Houses,Unfurnished

3004 FOURTH. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Fenced Patio, Den, $1100 /mo. 979-216-6041.

For rent - Nice 1 bed/ 1 bath on fenced corner lot. Central air & heat. $550 per month + $550 deposit. 979- 479-10611602 Ave.I Bay City

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Bay City, 4811 Sail-fish. 3BR, 2BA brick. FP, covered patio, new roof, privacy fence. No owner fi-nance, no rent, $125,000. 979-240- 5719.

By Owner: 2200 5th St. 2,000 sq.ft, 2 BA. Sold as is, needs work. $89,500.

512-250-5947Owner may finance

MARKHAMBRICK - $35/sq.ft.FRAME- $25/sq.ft.

LAND$2..00- $2.50/sq.ft.

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10 - Noon173 Nueces, River Oaks: 3 BR, 2 BA, 2016 sq. ft., 2-car garage. Inground pool, new furnace, new carpeting, . $195,900.

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Lowery Real Estate. Call 979.245.2091

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The Matagorda County Commis-sioner's Court will accept sealed bids for the 2015 Road Materials, (Bid # 14-0001) and Road Construction w/ Equipment (Bid # 14-0002) in Mata-gorda County, Texas. Sealed bids will be accepted up to 2:00 p.m. Thurs-day, November 13, 2014 at the office of the County Auditor, at which time they will be opened, read publicly, and then reviewed for award consideration. De-tails and specifica-tions may be ob-tained at the office of the County Audi-tor in room 326 of the County Court-house, 1700 7th Street, Bay City, Texas or on our website www.co.matagorda.tx.us under public documents. The Commissioners Court reserves the right to accept any bid deemed advan-tageous to Mata-gorda County or to reject any and all bids.

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Application has been made with the Texas Alco-holic Beverage Commission for a BG--Wine and Beer Retailer's Permit by Marchelle A Hopes dba Se-poh Sports Bar, to be located at 1901 Avenue F, Bay City, Mata-gorda County, Texas. Officers of said owners are Marchelle A Hopes, Owner.

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The Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, near Bay City, will again offer its annual two-part outdoors knowledge and skills course, titled Paddling-Camping 101. Kayakers and canoeists

are invited to expand their paddling horizons by equipping themselves with a keen appreciation for the ins and outs of camping at remote and primitive waterfront locations. Session one will be

held Oct. 25 at the Nature Center’s riverside pavilion from 9:20 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. It will cover the fundamentals of everything-must-go-in-the-boat wilderness camping. Those include gear, foods, shelter, destination and campsite selection plus safety and emergency management. Session two will be a

guided 18-mile overnight float trip down the

Colorado River on Nov. 15 - 16. This field exercise is

designed to hone one’s practical understanding regarding safe and comfortable camping along the shores of enticing waterways, under the watchful eye of an experienced expedition paddler. The course is limited to

10 individuals, 18 or older, possessing the confidence they can cover 8-10 miles per day on slow-moving flat water. The cost is $35 per person

and covers two light meals, shuttle, guide, instruction and trip leadership services,and 2015 MCBNC membership. Loaner kayaks (single or

tandem) are available, if needed, for an additional $25/boat (single or tandem). Contact Willie Younger

at 979-240-4872 or w-younger@att.net.

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