More gambling in Evadale leads to yet another arrest
Kellogg On Sunday morning, Sept. 9, at 12 a.m., Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Served a search warrant on DACOS 2, which is a game room in Evadale, located on the feeder road on Hwy 96 South. The Search warrant came after
JCSO had sent a confidential informant into the DACOS 2 game room after receiving numerous complaints from citizens about illegal gambling going on inside the building. The informant did go into the game room and was paid monies for winning. During the search warrant over $4,000 was seized as well as 43 “8-Liner” game machines. An employee at the scene was arrested for Possession of an Illegal Gambling Device/Equipment and he was identified as David Kellogg, 45, from Kirbyville. The bond was set at $2,000 and he bonded out Monday morning. Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman stated that possibly more arrest will follow in this case.
Buna ISD monthly school board meeting By Johnny Herring Beacon Editor
On Monday, Sept. 10, the Buna Independent School District held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. First on the agenda, after reading the minutes from last month’s meeting, was a campus spotlight on two Buna High School students, Victoria Garcia and Jacob Palmer, who attended a STEM workshop at Rice University for two weeks in June. Mr. Anton Taucer, BHS Science teacher, spoke of their achievements and how impressed the Rice University professors were with the Buna students’ abilities. “The professors of the University said they were as proud of our students as they were of their own,” said Taucer. “We can pretty much consider ourselves the star of the show. You realize the quality of students we have here and I can tell you from top to bottom, it shows the other schools and other students what we do here.” Garcia and Palmer then got a chance to share with the board some of their experiences.
“I think the main point of the workshop was to get other students our age from different areas to get to work together,” said Garcia. “It really just helped us grow into a bigger thing. It wasn’t just to go to a workshop and do one thing for two weeks at a time. It was a learning process and it really helped us.” BISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Perez then commented on the students. “These young students will be the generation that solves the problems that we created and their grandparents created,” said Perez. “You all didn’t create the problems, but you get to be the ones to solve them by working together collaboratively with other students and teachers from other areas. The skills that they learned are really important skills that will need. We are so proud of them.” After the spotlight, the floor was opened for public comments and concerns. A distraught mother spoke of bullying in the schools. She explained that it’s not just the physi
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Jasper County Grand Jury serves twelve indictments On Tues., Sept. 11, 12 people charged with various crimes were indicted by a Jasper Count Grand Jury. District Attorney Steve Hollis submitted the evidence to the grand jury in a held session. A grand jury indictment does not mean any of those indicted are guilty. It just means that the grand jury has determined that there is enough evidence to render a hearing. Buna resident Donald A. Vaughn, Jr., 39, was indicted for an alleged theft of property incident which occurred April 25. Alton Booker, Jr., 35, was served an indictment for an alleged possession of a controlled substance incident on May 5, 2010. Three Jasper residents were indicted. LaHoma D. Shaw, 36, was indicted for allegedly being in possession of Marijuana, a quantity greater than or equal to four ounces but less than or equal to five pounds on May 4, 2010. Brian A. McFatter, 44, was indicted for allegedly driving while intoxicated, third or more offenses, on July 21, 2010. Thomas A. Parker, 36, was also indicted for allegedly driving while intoxicated, third or more offenses, on March 30 of this year. Brookeland resident Ted L. West, 56, was served an indict-
ment for an alleged Oct. 14, 2011, forgery of financial instrument incident. Jennifer L. Dryden, 24, of Bon Wier, was indicted for an alleged possession of a controlled substance incident that happened on June 17, 2010. Newton resident Derrick A. Seastrunk, 40, was indicted for two offenses. On June 23, 2010, Seastrunk allegedly manufactured and delivered a controlled substance and was allegedly unlawfully in possession of a firearm by a felon. Vidor resident Kacey L. Skiles, 31, was served an indictment for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15years old on April 1, 2010. Gary R. Smith, Jr., 34, a Silsbee resident, was indicted for allegedly manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance on Aug., 16, 2011. Two Beaumont residents were also indicted. Umar Altaf, 36, was indicted for an alleged Sept. 27, 2011 incident of possession, with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Marva L. Richard, 52, was served an indictment for allegedly driving while intoxicated with a child under the age of 15-years old and possession of a controlled substance on June 18, 2010.
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A moment of silence A HUSH FELL over the crowd at Friday night’s Buna High School football game as the athletes paid respect to our active military and fallen soldiers. See page 9A
What happened to last week’s Buna Beacon? We’re back! After some rearranging and a lot of teamwork, the Buna Beacon is once again ready to serve our readers and our community. We apologize for the absence, but issues with management and production gave us no choice but to shut down and restructure. Phones began to ring last Tuesday afternoon as people were in seek of the Sept. 12 issue of the
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- BEACON BRIEFS Benefit Playday at Buna Bridle Club Please come out and show your support for Jacee Farmer, a very beautiful little girl who is having health issues. The event is on Sat., Oct. 6, at the Buna Bridle Club Arena on Railroad Ave., in Buna. There will be five events: cloverleaf barrels, poles, straight away barrels, speed barrels and a mystery event. The cost is $5 for each event. There will also be t-shirts and raffle tickets available for purchase. For more information contact Tammy Rogers at 409-659-3494.
Evadale High School will be administering the TAKS Evadale High School will be administering the TAKS Exit-level re-test on the following dates: October 22nd, English. October 23rd, Math. October 24th, Science. and October 25th, Social Studies. Contact us at 409-276-1337 ex.20 for students who are not currently enrolled in school and need to fulfill graduation requirements.
Buna Elementary PTA is accepting orders for yearbooks Buna Elementary PTA is accepting orders for yearbooks for the 2011-2012 school year. Order forms will be sent home with elementary students, additional forms are available in the Buna Elementary Office and the cost is $30. For questions or information call Jessica White at 409-289-7879.
Jasper County WC&ID #1 board special meeting The board of directors of the Jasper County Water Control and Improvement District #1 will meet Thurs., Sept. 20, at 5 p.m. in the office on Hwy. 62. This meeting is intended to adopt the new tax rates.
Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee meeting The next meeting for the Citizens’ Facilities Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tues., Oct. 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Junior High Cafeteria.
Buna Babes breast cancer awareness tees It is time for The Buna Babes Relay For Life team to start selling Breast Cancer Awareness tees. Order now and you will have your tee by the first of October. Shirts are $15 payable at time of order. If writing a check, please make payable to ACS. You can mail funds to Relay For Life, Margai Bass, 7032 Division, Merryville, LA 70653.
Buna Public Library Preschool Story Time On Wed., Sept. 19, at 10:30am, is preschool story time at the library. Story time will be every Wednesday until October 3, and will last 45 minutes to an hour each day. The children will hear a story and do crafts. Wednesday, the staff at the library will be welcoming everyone and the kids can make new friends. For more information, call 994-5501.
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Buna Powerlifters get set for World Championship meet in Las Vegas, NV By Johnny Herring Beacon Editor Three Buna students are getting ready to bench, squat and dead lift their way to compete in the World Championship Powerlifting meet being held in Las Vegas this November. Buna High School Junior Crystal Ballin and Sophomore Keana Ratcliff-Hogan, along with Buna Junior High School sixth grader Shane Ratcliff will be joining a team of other powerlifters from the area, all members of Cross Trainers, out of Mauriceville, for the competition. Mike Denmon and his wife Lee own and operate a private gym in Mairiceville. They are the ones responsible for training the students, both mentally and physically for each event. “I just love working with all the kids, watching them grow up and watching them succeed in life,” said Mike. “It’s kind of like a ministry for me. If I can keep a kid on the straight and narrow, It’s truly a blessing. I hate to see any kid fall through the cracks.” In June, Crystal, Keana and Shane competed in the Amateur Athletic Union meet in Houston where they each one gold medals in their weight classes. Crystal and Keanna does powerlifting for Buna High School
where both girls advanced to regionals and Crystal going on to state. This year, Crystal won the APF Nationals in Baton Rouge. On Saturday, Sept. 15, a barbecue benefit was held to raise money to help pay for expenses. “The community support through the barbecue link sale was greatly appreciated,” said Theresa Ratcliff, Keanna and Shane’s mother. “We were able to raise a few hundred dollars to help with plane tickets, hotel rooms, food, etc.” The Buna athletes give the credit of all their success to “Mr. Mike” as they call him. They train with him three times a week for two hours per session. “He’s like my role model,” said Crystal. “I look up to him for everything. He is always there for us no matter what, kind of like a father figure. He’s a real inspiration to us all. The student athletes aren’t the only ones inspired by Mr. Mike and his wife Lee, both of whom are former Buna students themselves. Theresa had nothing but good things to say about the couple. “My husband and I are just lucky to have Mike and Lee to be good role models,” Theresa said. “The kids think that they are just one in a million.”
Crystal got into powerlifting from a little friendly teasing from her relatives. She said that she went to the gym with her cousin for the first time and just fell into it. She said that as excited as she is to compete in Las Vegas, she’s just as nervous. “It feels good to be able to compete in the World Championships, it just takes a lot of work to get that far,” said Crystal. “I just don’t want to get there and mess up.”
Buna Beacon. As many of you may not be aware, ex-Beacon publisher Chad Bonds is a full-time employee for the department of homeland security. When the Beaumont airport stopped commercial flights Chad was transferred to an airport in Amarillo. We are thankful for our loyal readers, advertisers, and supporters throughout this community. Even though we are a for-profit business, you have shown us how important this paper is to our readers. We assure you that we are doing everything in our power to remedy the situation we find ourselves in now and we are trying to do it in a timely manner as not to interrupt our readers’ daily routines. The Buna Beacon knows that many of you look forward to the paper like school kids look forward to the weekends. Sitting down with a cup of coffee and catching up on that week’s community events is one of the few, cheap pleasures one can have. Whether it be the briefs, the columns, sports, school news, puzzles, comics, classifieds or the church page, every reader looks forward to what’s going next in our community and the Buna Beacon is the only source that covers just Buna related items. We’re the ones who put your friends, family and loved ones on those pages you like to cut out and put on the fridge, and we are looking forward for doing for a long time. Hopefully, with our restructuring, we can keep the paper coming every Wednesday and we can keep you waiting on the edge of your seat, waiting for the next week’s issues. We know that with football season just starting, this is the worst time for something like this to happen. We ask that you please understand and have faith that we are here to serve you and our community for years to come.
STUDIO B DANCE Center welcomed members of the Buna Chamber of Commerce as they hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday, September 6 in celebration of their new location. Studio B Dance Center is located in Buna off Hwy. 96 next to Garner’s Sports & Fitness.
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Not much to love about lovebugs this season
By Johnny Herring Beacon Editor It seems that every year, twice a year, the front hood, bumper and windshield in town gets covered with those pesky little insects commonly known as ‘Lovebugs’. Where do they come from and why do they infest this area every year in the spring and in the fall? Texas A&M Agrilife Extension program did a study and this is what they found: Common Name: Lovebug. Scientific Name: Plecia nearctica Hardy. Order: Diptera. Description: They are about 1/ 2-inch long, black with an reddish-orange area on the top of the thorax, and a pair of smoky colored wings. There are many other species of Bibionidae, called March flies. Other Texas species are generally black with clear wings and become abundant in certain periods of the year. They are all weak fliers. Larvae are not usually encountered. Life Cycle: Large numbers of adults emerge primarily in the spring (May) and fall (September). Males and females fly and couple in open areas along roadways,
appearing to swarm in weak flight. Although females live for only a week or so, adult flight activity lasts for a period of about four weeks. Eggs are deposited in swampy areas and ditches. Larvae develop through several stages (instars), becoming about 3/8 inch long and slate-gray with dark heads. Thereafter, they pupate in the soil and emerge as adults in about eight days. Habitat and Food Source(s): Larvae have chewing mouthparts. Adults fly mainly during daylight hours and feed on nectar and other moisture sources. They are naturally attracted to open areas such as roadways through wooded areas. Larvae feed on decomposing organic matter and sometimes plant roots. Pest Status: High numbers in flight over roadways can be annoying, causing bug-splattered windows and radiator grills that can lead to obscured vision and engine overheating; medically harmless. Even though they don’t spread diseases, like Texas’ other state bird the mosquito, they can be dangerous. “I have to wash my windshield
off twice a day,” said a local truck driver and Buna resident named Michael who was at the car wash at Hwy 96 and FM 1004. “I just drove here from Vidor and I knew it was going to be bad because I had to swat off a swarm of them getting into my truck. I just can’t wait for them to be gone.” According to Professor and Extension Entomologist J.A. Jackman, both adult and immature lovebugs are considered medically harmless. However, the presence of lovebugs in large numbers can be quite a nuisance. Large numbers of lovebugs in flight over roadways can cause bug-splattered windows and clogged radiator grills. Insects splattered on windshields can obscure vision, and if the dead insects are not cleaned off promptly, they can ruin the finish on a car. Clogged radiators can cause engine overheating A good way to clean the bugs off is with soapy water and a dryer sheet.. For additional information, contact your local Jasper AgriLife Extension Service agent Chad Caperton at 409-384-3721 or search for other state Extension offices.
Elect Ralph Nichols for Sheriff
opportunities for illegal behavior by designing proactive programs to help those in greatest need. 3. Conduct criminal investigations to maximize the successful identification and prosecution of law violators. 4. Provide peace and public order and render assistance during times of natural disasers or emergency occurrences. 5. Maintain individual professionalism through comprehensive training and by establishing appropriate policies, programs and procedures. 6. Adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards of individual and organizational conduct. 7. Provide for the safe and humane treatment of prisoners and
for thos awaiting legal adjudication. 8. Render quality advice to public officials concerning projected law enforcement requirements and related issues. 9. Establish appropriate management systems and practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and agency operations. 10. Create a professional working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of all employees whereby each person can grow professionally and render effective public service. To learn more go to www.ralphforsheriff.com Thank you for your consideration.
Hi, my name is Ralph Nichols. I want to be your Sheriff. If elected my overall goals for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is to: 1. Provide Services that assist victims of crime and that contribute to the preservation of life, the protection of property, and the safety Ralph Nichols of the community. Republican Candidate for Sheriff 2. Prevent crime by limiting the Political ad paid for by the Ralph Nichols Campaign.
Buna Public Library kicks off Fall Pre-school Story Time By Johnny Herring Beacon Editor On Wednesday, September 5, at 10:30 a.m., the Buna Public Library began it’s Fall Preschool Story Time events, which will be held every Wednesday until October 3. Each week has a different theme. The theme for September 5 was
“Welcome to the library & making friends.” The story they read was ‘Going to the Library’, which talks about what is in the library and how to act while being there. “We talk to the kids about how to act in our library,” said the library’s head librarian Lena White. “Do not pull lots of books off the shelves; don’t put books on the floor; and no running
Prevent mosquito overpopulation in your yard By Chadd Caperton Jasper County Ag/NR agent The mosquito population this year is particularly high, and with this comes increased risk of West Nile Virus (WNV). There are multiple counties across the state currently affected by WNV including three that border Jasper County; Orange, Jefferson and Angelina Counties have all had confirmed cases of WNV. This is not a new problem, however, and not something to be overly alarmed about. We do want the public to be aware of the risks involved in playing or working in the outdoors the next few months. We also want to give you a few tips on how you can lower your risk of exposure to WNV. In an effort to prevent a mosquito breeding habitat, you should look for things around your home or property that can hold water. Such items as old tires, buckets, unused or old equipment, toys and other items can all hold water that allows for mosquitoes to breed and reproduce. Remove these items and store them in a
manner that prevents them from holding water. You can also use top soil to fill in low spots in your yard or property that tend to hold water. Standing or stagnate water is a prime breeding habitat for mosquitoes. For larger bodies of water, like ponds, it is good to maintain a healthy fish population to keep mosquito numbers in check. Mosquitoes are a primary food source of small fish, so keeping the fish in good health means keeping lots of hungry mosquito predators in the pond. When working or playing outdoors there are a few things you can do to help lower your risk of exposure to WNV. Try to limit your time outside at dawn and dusk. This is peak time for mosquitoes to be out. When outside use a mosquito repellent containing DEET, and remember to always apply it according to the label and adhere to the label warnings. It is best to wear long sleeves and pants whenever possible and for extra protection spray the clothing with the repellent, again following the label instructions.
around or loud talking.” After going over the rules, White said that they discussed making new friends and they read the book ‘Clifford Makes a Friend’. “Each child colored a picture of themselves and put their names on it to put up in the library,” continued White. There were 15 children present and 10 adults at the September 5 event, but White says that there is always room for more. “Story time is open to all preschool children and their caretaker, parents, grandparents, aunt, friend, etc.,” said White. “We meet each Wednesday at 10:30 for 30 minutes to one hour. We have a story and a craft to go with the story. This year we are doing the Alphabets, a different letter each week.” Alligators were the theme for September 12. Approximately 22 children showed up for the event (seven more than September 5). “They read ‘The Lady with the Alligator Purse’,” said White. “Then they made Alligator puppets and the girls made Alligator purses. Next week is bugs.” For more information call the library at 994-5501.
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Briefs From page 1A Narcotics Anonymous meets Thurs. and Sat.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Buna Lions Community Center and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Meetings are free and open to anyone struggling with substance abuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets three times a week Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. behind the H&R block building at the corner of Hwy. 62 and US. Bus. 96 in Buna.
4-H meetings scheduled
4-H meetings are held on the third Monday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. in the agriculture shop at the high school. Also, Buna 4h will host a hunter safety course on Sept. 28, 4-6:30 p.m. & Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Buna ag shop. Cost is $15. To register or more info call Kristin Franz 782-5168 or Nikki McClelland 673-3578.
Buna OES meeting scheduled for Thursday Buna Chapter #968 Order of the Eastern Star will meet Thurs., Oct. 4, at the Masonic Lodge in Buna at 7 p.m.
BVFD to meet on Monday Buna Volunteer Fire Department members will meet Mon., Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the fire hall for their monthly business meeting.
BISD trustees will meet Monday Buna Independent School District trustees will meet Mon., Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the BISD administration building.
Jasper County commissioners will meet Monday Jasper County commissioners will meet Mon., Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s courtroom.
Buna Masonic Lodge will meet Tuesday
Buna Masonic Lodge #1095 will hold a special meeting Tues., Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge off Hwy. 62. All visiting brethren are invited STUDENTS AT BUNA Elementary School recently celebrated to attend. Grandparent’s Day. Since 1978 Grandparents day has been celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day. This day gives children a chance to express their appreciation and love for their grandparents. Cruising for the Cure Book your tickets now for the ‘Cruising for the Cure’ cruise set to sail on Jan. 24, 2013, on Carnival’s ship “Triumph” to Cozumel Mexico. A portion of the proceeds goes to the American Cancer Society. Prices start at $472 and don’t exceed $617. Prices are per person based on a minimum of two people per cabin. The cabins must be booked with Holiday Travel, with a deposit of $150 due immediately. Limited cabins are available. Call Rhonda Brown with Buna Babes for more information 409-782-7982.
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Properties acquired by the taxing jurisdictions of Jasper County through tax foreclosure sales are being offered for resale to the public. The properties will be auctioned off through a sealed bid auction. The purchaser must pay by money order or cashier’s check due within 30 days of the date of the letter notification of deed being executed. The following is a list of the properties being auctioned. These properties are being offered for sale as is, without warranty of any type. A tax resale deed will be given which is in the nature of a quitclaim deed. Bids must be delivered by Friday, September 28, 2012, by 2:00 P.M. to Bobby Biscamp, Tax Assessor Collector, 271 East Lamar, Jasper, Texas 75951. The bids must be in a sealed envelope and be labeled “Sealed Bid for Property” on the outside of the envelope. Bids deposited in the mail must be actually received before deadline. Any bid received after the deadline will be returned unopened. Each bid must include the applicable suit number, legal description, and parcel number, the amount of the bid, name, address, and telephone number of the bidder. In the event of bids of identical amounts are received, the prior in time bid will be considered. The taxing entities reserve the right to withdraw any property from the bid process and to reject any and all bids. 4240, Account No(s). 4550021050, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 51,Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550021030, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 49, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550021040, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 50, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550021020, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 48, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020080, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 25, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020090, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 26, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020100, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 27, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020110, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE,
ET AL, Lot 28, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020120, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 29, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020130, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 30, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020140, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 31, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020150, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 32, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020160, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 33, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020170, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 34, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020180, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 35, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020190, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 39, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020200, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 40, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020210, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 41, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020220, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 42, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map
recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020230, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 43, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020240, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 44, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020250, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 45, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020260, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 46, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020270, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 47, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020280, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 48, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020290, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 49, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020300, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 50, Block 3, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020850, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 30, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020860, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 31, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020870, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 32, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper
County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020880, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 33, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020890, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 34, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020900, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 35, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020910, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 36, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020920, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 37, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020930, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 38, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020940, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 39, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020950, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 40, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020960, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER
WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 42, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020970, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 43, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020980, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 44, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550020990, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 45, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550021000, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 46, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4240, Account No(s). 4550021010, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. WEAVER WAYNE WIGGINS, TRUSTEE, ET AL, Lot 47, Block 4, Section VII, Cougar Country, as per the map recorded in Volume 1, Page 122, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4680, Account No(s). 2170600, JASPER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,CITY OF JASPER AND JASPER COUNTY VS. JIM MOSS, DECEASED, ET AL, 0.62 Acre, more or less, situated in the John Bevil Survey, Abstract 2, Jasper County, Texas, being the residual of that certain 0.86 acre as described in Deed dated December 28, 1971, from Jimmie Lee Moss Moye, et al to Mary Moss Brooks and recorded in Volume 238, Page 38, Deed Records, Jasper County, Texas, SAVE AND EXCEPT, however, .024 acre more or less, as described in Deed Dated July 29, 1980, From Mary Brooks to Leonard Van Johnson and Robbie Johnson recorded in Volume 328, Page 673, deed records, Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 4741, Account No(s). 289000420, KIRBYVILLE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. O. B. JACK-
SON, JR., AKA OTIS BERNARD JACKSON, ET AL, 10 acres, more or less, situated in the H. & T. C. RR. Co. Survey, Section 33, Abstract 289, Jasper County, Texas, as described in deed dated, April 2, 1956, from Southwestern Settlement and Development Corporation, to O B Jackson, recorded in Volume 246, Page 388, Deed Records of Jasper County, Texas; Sale Notes: 4750, Account No(s). 2156400, JASPER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. PRESTON TYRONE MCFARLAND, ET AL, 2.66 acres, more or less, situated in the John Bevil League, Abstract 2, Jasper County, Texas, as described in deed dated, July 30, 1966, from Verget McFarland, et ux, to Preston McFarland, et ux, recorded in Volume 192, Page 111, Deed Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 5018, Account No(s). 4550014810, BUNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JASPER COUNTY VS. HENRY DARDEN, AKA HENRY CALHOUN DARDEN, ET AL, Lots 426, 427, 428, and 429, Cougar Country Subdivision, Section 4, Jasper County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 119, Map Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 5211, Account No(s). 237022400, JASPER COUNTY, ET AL VS. W. M. HOPSON, 0.3719 acre, more or less, situated in the H. & T. C. Survey, Section 56, Abstract 237, City of Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 30, 1942, from Mrs. Arabell Mixson to W. M. Hopson, in Volume 85, Page 391, Deed Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 5230, Account No(s). 11700002000, JASPER COUNTY, ET AL VS. WILBOR E. LANDRY, SR., A/K/A WILBUR EUGENE LANDRY, Lot 19, Block 1, Pine Terrace Subdivision, a subdivision in Jasper County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 83, Plat Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes: 5273, Account No(s). 147032100, JASPER COUNTY, ET AL VS. WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A. F/K/A NORWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT D/B/A AMERICA’S SERVICING COMPANY, 1.00 acre, more or less, situated in the William Ferguson Survey, Abstract 147, Jasper County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 4, 2003, from Lois Gilbert, Substitute Trustee to Americas Servicing Company, in Volume 645, Page 1008, Official Records of Jasper County, Texas.; Sale Notes:
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Buna Beacon Classifieds GARAGE SALE
BARN SALE - Fri., Aug. 21 at 8am to noon at 7039 CR 3114 (CR 737 Sheppard Rd off FM 253) Farm implements, 6ft tiller, 3” & 5” x 20’ Channel iron, bbq pit, tools, misc. 1TP-4
GARAGE SALE - Baby items, gift shop and craft inventory, clothes, bedding, etc... Too much to list! Saturday Sept. 22 8 a.m. until. 674 CR 797 (Beasley's Smokehouse Rd.) 1TP-4 INSIDE GARAGE SALE - Sat., Sept. 22th starting at 9am or call to come by anytime. Redbud & CR 747 - tv’s, lots of good movies, dvd, vhs, plus size clothing $5-$6, jeans $4-$5, jewelry, many household items. 409-998-5985. 1TP-4
PETS
FOR RENT
FREE PUPPIES - Free to a good FOR RENT - Small trailer, fits 1-2 home, squirrel dog puppies, rat people, nice! $450/mo all bills paid terrier mix. Please call Will at 994- in Buna. Call 670-3796. 3574, 9am to 5pm. 2TP-3 TFN-2 PUPPIES - To the lady that lives here in Buna, my name is Mae and I live in Buna. You called me a while back wanting a puppy if my dog ever had any more. She had another litter and I would like to give you one. They are lab/german shepperd mix, please give me a call back at 289-2434. I hope to hear from you soon. 1TP-3
SERVICES
FOR RENT - 3BR, 2BA, with carport, located inside Kirbyville city limits. Asking $800/mo. + deposit (pending credit application.) Please call for more information (409) 423-2166, ask for Donna. TFN-30
MOBILE HOMES
MOBILE HOMES
3 BEDROOM - 2 Bath 2005 16x80. Never have been lived in. Like new! We have 3 to choose from. $29,900. Call 409-384-5451. RB36162
HAVE LAND? - Or family land? Zero down on any of our singlewide or doublewide mobile homes. Call 384-5451. RB36162
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MOBILE HOMES
2003 28X62 MOBILE HOME - 3 BR 2BR, 2x6 exterior walls, 6/12. Roof - 30 year shingles, very nice, sheet rock walls, fireplace, delivered and set up with skirting, ac, NO CREDIT? - Bad credit, not a all kitchen appliances. Call us toproblem! EZ qualify on singlewide day at 409-384-5451. or doublewide mobile homes. Call RB36162. 409-384-5451. RB36162
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FOR RENT - 4BR, 3BA, with 2 car garage, located inside Kirbyville city limits. Asking $1,200/mo. + deposit (pending credit application.) Please call for more information (409) 423-2166, ask for Donna. TFN-30
SERVICES NOMEX - I buy and sell nomex. Poor Man’s Shop, Hwy. 96 - Buna. (504) 655-1679. 6TP-3
FUMC ANNUAL RESALE SHOPPE - United Methodist Women’s annual church-wide resale shoppe will be held on Friday, October 5th at 8am-4pm. at the First United Methodist Church Mac building. 409-9943232. 3TP-4
SERVICES NOMEX - I buy and sell nomex. Poor Man’s Shop, Hwy. 96 - Buna. (504) 655-1679. 6TP-3 FREE PICKUP - Appliances, ice boxes batteries, aluminum, anything metal. Please call 994-2560. 4TP-51
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED - Looking for someone to keep house, cook and do other miscellaneous things. This is a full-time position. Top pay is offered. Must interview and apply in person. Call for more info. on applying. 409-423-0532. TFN-3 HELP WANTED - Peveto’s Lawn Care needs a responsible person to help with yard work. Please call 994-5666. 6TP-1 HELP WANTED - McDonald’s Mobile Homes is looking for two experienced sales person’s. Experience is preferred but not nessesary. Send resume to: McDonald Mobile Homes, 2025 S. Wheeler St. Jasper ,TX 75957, Attn: Jon or fax to 409-384-5492 or email to jonangell@ hotmail.com. No walk-ins, will interview by appointment. 1TP-4 HELPWANTED - Buna ISD is currently taking applications for bus drivers. Applications may be picked up at the Maintenance & Transportation Office. Please call 994-4880 or 994-4881. TFN-26
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Buna Youth Football Roundup
BYFA CHEERLEADERS SHOW off some moves, warming up in between games on Saturday, September 8, at Cougar stadium.
BUNA WHITE FLAG Football team played Buna Silver Flag Football Team at Cougar Stadium on September 8. White overshadowed silver by winning 36-12.
BUNA BLUE JUNIOR Football team defeated on the Warren Warriors Sat., Sept. 8 with a final score of Cougars 35 Warriors 21.
BUNA WHITE JUNIOR Football team played Hampshire Fannett BUNA SENIOR FOOTBALL team fought the Warren Warriors BUNA BLUE FLAG Football Team defeated the Kirbyville Wildcats on Saturday, September 8 at Cougar Stadium. The Warriors were Gold at Cougar Stadium on Saturday, September 8. The Cougars lost Saturday, September 8 with a score of 27-0. in overtime with a final score Longhorns 6 and Buna 0. annihilated by the Cougars with a score of Buna 41, Warren 12.
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Getting kids interested in local current events September 19 John Bryant John Hollis Bradly Johnson Cathleen Siems September 20 Justus Amore Ieshia Briscoe Jason Clements Mindy Clubb Brandi Ellison Mike Webb September 21 Wesley Barnett Tori Brown T.J. Frazier Sean Humble Joe Menard Margaret Richardson Darrah Rutz September 22 Ruby Anderson Melba Breithaupt Joshua Eaves Pauline McGalin Mikiel Shaeffer Miranda Stanley Roxanna Stewart Robin Wilson September 23 Lena Clegg Jennifer Droddy Tori Ernst Gwen Hawthorn Alix Keeler Julie Vandiver James A. Workman Jimmy D. Workman September 24 Evan Nicholas Clark Cecile Clausen Colton Hughes Melissa McKinnon Brooke Provost September 25 Stephanie Ernst Kelley Kingrey Emily McAuliffe Carolyn Reneau Nicholas Santel Ron Williams Bobby Winget September 26 Bria Branch Tammy Brawley Barbara Cherry Erin Flowers Kayla Richardson Sarah Richardson
Happy Anniversary September 22 Jeff & Fina Wiggins September 23 Ezell & Nancy Seaman September 25 Clyde & Wanda Chapman
It’s never too soon to get your child interested in current events, and doing so can have many positive benefits, from building vocabulary and improving writing, to encouraging active and engaged citizenship. While the news might seem “boring” at first to kids, there are steps you can take to show them just how interesting and exciting current events can be: Read together. Ensure that your home subscribes to a daily paper. Let your children pick which articles they want to read and help them with words and concepts they don’t understand. Read at least a few front page news articles together and then allow them to skip to whichever sections of the paper they find the most interesting. Many magazines run kids’ editions in print or online, such as Time, Sports Illustrated and National Geographic. Subscribe your child to an age-appropriate magazine or newspaper. Most children are already well-versed in using the Internet for acquiring information. Guide your children to trusted online news sources that they can access on their own. Encourage hands-on learning. Often the most effective way to spark your child’s interest is to offer him or her hands-on learning opportunities. Encourage your child to join the school newspaper or the school’s television news program. Even as budget cuts loom in schools, private companies are helping schools offer their students unique educational opportunities. The Panasonic Kid Witness News program for example, a hands-on program designed to help children develop creative, cognitive and communication skills, has provided more than 150,000 children around the world access to top-notch video production equipment and an opportunity to learn a new skill they can use to make fun newscasts that are relevant to their daily lives. Each year, schools are encouraged to submit student videos on set themes and topics in formats such as newscasts, documentaries, dramas and commercials to a national and potentially global contest. Winning schools receive a
package of Panasonic products that will enhance classroom learning. The videos show “the world through their eyes.” For more information, visit www.panasonic.net/kwn. “It’s important to get kids to share how they see the world. This is a perception we don’t usually see in the news,” says Joseph Taylor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Panasonic Corporation of North America. “It’s a valuable perspective that mainstream media usually misses.” Watch together. Make watching the news together a part of your evening routine. Remember, kids have limited attention spans, so avoid the never ending 24-hour news programming and opt for a half-hour program that highlights all the day’s top stories succinctly. Use commercial breaks and dinnertime to discuss what you watched. If you’re worried that the imagery will be too graphic or mature, consider recording it first and sharing with your child only the parts you feel comfortable with. By encouraging your kids to keep up with current events, you can help them gain valuable perspective and understand the world around them.
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The Whole Truth
RECONCILED TO GOD. In the earlier article, we pointed out the need for man to be reconciled to God, because he has been alienated from God by his sins. “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” Isaiah 59:2. To change that situation we are reconciled in the one body by the cross. “And might reconcile them both in one body unto God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby.” Ephesians 2:16. That is by his death on the cross, Christ removed the guilt of sins that had separated us from God. So that we are reconciled by the grace of God, for the cross signigies God’s grace. “For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men.” Titus 2:11. Reconciled by the death of Christ, for the cross symbolizes his death. “For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life; and not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.” Romans 5:10-11. But these facts must be proclaimed before we can know them, believe and accept them. “For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18. Are you reconciled to God? Have you been? “Be ye reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20. With this command, it is indicated that we have something to do to be reconciled. Northwest Buna Church of Christ, (409)658-7578
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Obituaries Lois Ann Bradley Lois Ann Bradley of Buna, died Mon., Sept. 3, at Silsbee Convalescent Center after a lengthy battle with Congestive Heart Failure and diabetes. Lois was born on March 27, 1952, in Beaumont and had lived in Houston for several years where she excelled at her job as an account manager for Darling International, a job she truly loved. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Buna. Her funeral was held Fri., Sept. 7, at Adams E.E. Stringer Funeral home with burial at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor. Cherished memories will remain in the hearts of her mother, Billie Baum of Buna; sister, Ruth Beauer (Rich) of Buna; treasured niece, Tricia Richardson (Craig); loving nephews, Rickey, Ray, Jr.,(Kim); and Ryan (Lacy); adored great nephews and nieces, Brandon, Logan, Madison, Ripley, Ryland, Emersyn and Mason; Brother William Ray Baum of Baytown; and nieces Brianna and Emily Baron Tarkington. Her family would like to dedicate this poem to her. Sleep my Sister I wish you sweet sleep, my sister dear. Although there’s so much that
you’ve left bare I hate that you had to endure such pain On my mind, your saddened eyes have left a stain. I want to know what crossed your mind Unspoken words you’ve left behind Undone things we’ll never do No sharing thoughts you never knew. A peace has fallen upon your head A taste of sorrow we have been fed It really is like a hole in our lives One swiftly dug but carved out by knives. But I have hope that those sleeping will rise The Bible says that God will open their eyes. No suffering, sickness, yes not even pain, Those who did good, eternal life they’ll gain. So... sleep on my sister, sleep tight For now with you the sky is night. But after night will come daybreak Therefore I will wait hoping to see you awake. By T. Hutxhinson
Joe Thomas Gandy Joe Thomas Gandy, 74, of Evadale, died Friday, September 7, 2012, in Beaumont. He was born on August 25, 1938, in Kountze, to Reda Estelle Gates and Jason Hance Gandy. Survivors include his wife, Roye Nell Gandy; daughters, Chelesa Gray and her husband, Jessie, of Fannett; Misti Wright and her husband, Cody, of Sour Lake; and Kristen Preston and her husband, Nathan, of Shepherd; grandchildren, Ashley Brown; Colby Hicks and his wife, Jessica; Jody and Caitlin Gray; Alyssa and Anna Patterson; Chloe Wright; and Kade Preston; great- grandchildren, Kai’ Brown, and Eily and Jacob Hicks; sisters, Ida Lou Hatcher of Rockdale; Margaret Rogers and her husband, Harvey, of Honey Island; and Mary Haynes and her husband, Dean, of Kountze; and brother, J.H. Gandy and his wife, Frances, of Ivanhoe. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Karon Renee’ Waldrep; and son-in-law, Joshua Patterson. A gathering of Mr. Gandy’s family and friends was from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Buna United Pentecostal Church, 116 CR 833. His funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 10, 2012, at the church with interment to follow at Morse Cemetery in Buna.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Fay McNaughten of Buna; a son, Terry McNaughten of Buna; a daughter, Trina Honeycutt of Vidor; a brother, L.J. McNaughten of Silsbee; sisters, Florence Wheeler of Buna and Linda Pearl Ruso of Lumberton; and 3 grandchildren.
Hildridge Othell “Bo” Jackson Hildridge Othell “Bo” Jackson, 79, passed away Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at the home of his daughter in Evadale. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Mon., Sept. 17, at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery and under the direction of Adams E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. He was born in Pitkin, Louisiana, and previously lived in Kirbyville. He owned and operated Jackson Packing Company in Silsbee. Survivors include his beloved friend, Sharon Reid; his children, Jaybo & Regina Jackson, Esther & Crockett Drake, and Ivy Jackson all of Evadale; brothers, Pinkie Jackson of Call, Elmo Jackson of Port Arthur, and Dorman JackWilliam Allen McNaughten William Allen McNaughten, 73, son of Lindale; a sister, Earline of Buna died Sat., Sept. 15, at Beau- Jasper of Silsbee; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. mont Baptist Hospital.
Church Bulletin Genesis Baptist holding new bible study
Theo S. Stone Theo S. Stone, 87 of Buna died Friday, Sept., 7, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were held Tues., Sept. 11 at Adams E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with internment following at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday at the funeral home. A native of Old Blox in Jasper County, he was a former Dairy operator and was retired Special Services Consultant for Region V Education Center.
He was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Stone; son, Mark Stone (Anita); daughter, Christi Marse (Michael), all of Buna; a sister, JoAnn Swim of San Antonio. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Joey Marse (Mindy); Marcus Stone, Jr. (Amanda); Emily Marse and Jared Stone; and four great-grandchildren, Toby Marse, Rachel Stone, Raylie Stone, and Grant Stone.
Genesis Baptist Church in Buna will be holding a new bible study every Sunday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. This class is for young adult, men and women between the ages of about 20 and 40. For more information, call 994-2012 or 994-3953.
Gospel singing at Elija Café A gospel singing will be hels on Sun., Sept. 23, at the “Elijah Café” in Jasper. The singing will begin at 2 p.m. and will feature “Signed, Sealed and Delivered,” a ladies’ Gospel group from Leesville, La. For More information, call Helen at 337-718-1922.
FUMC will have fun and fellowship day First United Methodist Church has a fun and fellowship day for retirees every second Wednesday of the month. Bring a covered dish and enjoy food, fun, games and friendship on Wed., Oct. 10, beginning at 10 a.m.
FBC Buna womens bible study First Baptist Church of Buna will be hosting Living Beyond Yourself, Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit Women’s Bible Study. The study will be Thursdays from 9- 11 a.m. and Mondays from 68 p.m. in room 210. Nursery will be available for a.m. study only. For more information, call 994-3517.
Kingdom Impact District Empowerment Meeting Kingdom Seekers Church Of God In Christ in Jasper is hosing a Kingdom Impact District Empowerment Meeting at 625 Graham Street in Jasper from Monday, Oct. 1, through Thursday, October 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. For more information, call 832775-07720 or you can log onto their website at kingdomseekersworshipsenter.com/services.
Revival to be held at First Assembly of God in Buna The First Assembly of God in Buna is holding a revival from Sun., Sept. 23, to Wed., Sept. 26. On Sunday, the revival goes from 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. From Tuesday to Thursday the revival begins at 7:30 p.m. each night. Bobby Clark will lead the revival.
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Cougars grab first win against Liberty Eagles Photo Courtesy:Tiffany Rawls
JACOB CONNOR (#34) returned the opening kick off 90 yards to stake the Rebels to an early 6 point lead against the Deveyville Pirates.
Rebels still seeking first win against BACS By Scott Loar Beacon Contributor The Evadale Rebels find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they entered the third game of the season. For the first time in over ten years the Rebels were still without their first victory of the season. The team has shown plenty of fight and is making plays, but they just have not been enough to get the team in the win column. In their third game they traveled to Bay City to take on Bay Area Christian School and unfortunately for the Rebels they are still seeking that first victory. The Rebels went on offense to open the game but were unable to gain a first down. On defense the Rebels bent, but did not break and forced and recovered a fumble. The offense could not get the ball out of the shadow of the end zone and Bay Area blocked the kick and recovered for their first score. The Rebels did gain a first down on their next possession before having to punt and pinning Bay Area inside their 20 yard line. Bay Area was able to connect on an 81 yard pass play for their second score and as the first quarter was winding to a close the home team was up 14-0 on the Rebels. The Rebels third possession began in the waning seconds of the first quarter and into the first of the second, but after an initial first down the Rebels were once again forced to punt, but on this one the Rebels forced a fumble and recovered inside the Bay Area 20 yard line. The Rebel drive ended with an inception by Bay Area at their goal line. The Rebel defense held and forced a punt, but a fake punt by Bay Area was sniffed out by the Rebels who dropped the ball carrier once again inside the 20 yard line. The next drive ended with another Rebel interception that would have been a Bay Area TD except the defender stepped out
of bounds. The Rebel defense rose up once again as they intercepted a screen pass and had the ball on Bay Area’s side of the 50 yard line. The Rebels were unable to pick up a first down and turned the ball over near the Bay Area 45 yard line. On their second play a double reverse aided by some missed tackles took the ball to the Rebels two yard line. It took two attempts by Bay Area, but added a one yard TD pass and the extra point with just five seconds left in the first half to take a 21-0 lead into halftime. In the second half, Bay Area scored twice in the third quarter on a 15 yard run and a 51 yard pass and in the final period they added a 16 yard run for a touchdown. The final score ended at 42 to 0. Head Coach, Mark Williams said, “We gave them the first score then gave up a long pass, but even then we fought and got turnovers, but we did not capitalize on them!” The Rebels will have an extra day to prepare for this week opponent as they will travel to Colmesneil for a game on Saturday. This will be the first of three games this season that will be played on a Saturday. Williams said, “I have mixed emotions about games on Saturday, you do get an extra day to practice and my staff and I take advantage of the opportunity to scout on Friday some of our upcoming opponents, but it also means that the preparation for the next game is rushed as what we normally do on Saturdays has to be done on Sundays.” It can be said that the Rebels never gave up at any time during this or any of their three games and they will continue to work to get into the win column. “We have gotten used to winning around here and I know the team will work hard this week to get that first win,” Williams said. “When Saturday night rolls around you can be sure we will be ready for the Bulldogs! That’s just what we do around here”.
Beacon photo: Johnny Herring
BUNA COUGARS FACED off against the Liberty Eagles on Friday, September 14 at Cougar Stadium. Coming off of two season opening losses, the Cougars were able to pick themselves up and dust themselves to grab a win in their first home game of the season.
Coogs bring home a Cougars lose second win in against Eagles
game of the season By Johnny Herring Beacon Editor For the second week of the new high school football season, the Buna Cougars were unable to strap a win onto their belt after the Kirbyville Wildcats walked away with a 31-16 victory. The Cougars continued to make mistake after mistake, fumbling the ball five times and throwing three interceptions resulting in six turnovers. The scoreboard may have shown a huge difference in numbers, but it didn’t tell the whole story. Buna put up big numbers, both offensively and defensively. While the Cougars kept the ball on the ground, rushing for 341 yards and passing for 46 completed yards, the Wildcats dominated the air with 319 yards passing, only rushing for 83. Senior Dalton Ford led the team in rushing with 22 carries for 193 yards and a touchdown, while junior Matthew Biddle ran 95 yards with 14 carries. Senior Quarterback Glenn Patrick ran for 31 yards with six carries, including a touchdown; senior Ethan Chandler had three carries for 16 yards; sophomore Jonah Jacksom had one carry for three yards; and sophomore Perry Smith carried the ball twice, totaling three yards. Patrick had three completions through ten attempts resulting in
46 yards total passing yards and two interceptions. Joe Clark had one passing attempt, which also resulted in an interception. Braden Brinkman had one reception for 26 yards, which was the longest for Buna, and Dalton Ford had a 14 yard reception. Defensively, junior Trace Williams led the Cougars with eight tackles, one caused fumble and four assists, while sophomores Kreston Richardson and Tyler Edwards each had four tackles, one fumble recovery and one assist. The rest of the defensive statistics are as follows: senior Ethan Chandler had four tackles and two assists; senior Cody Reneau had two tackles and one assis;, sophomore Joseph Clark had one tackle and one assist; senior Glenn Patrick had two tackles; three assists and one pass deflection; senior Tate LeJeune had one tackle and one assist; senior Bradley Arnold had three tackles and one assist; sophomore Perry Smith had two assists; sophomore Aaron Anthony had one tackle; sophomore Jonah Jackson had four tackles and two assists; senior Connor Dawson had three tackles and one assist; sophomore Justin Durden had one tackle; senior Chris Champion had three tackles and five assists; senior Bryce Tippett had one tackle; and sophomore Ty Tamplin had four assists.
By Johnny Herring Beacon Editor The Buna Cougars hosted their first home game of the season to the Liberty eagles on Friday, September 14. In what started out to look like it might be another upset, with Buna behind after the half, a few lightning bolts and some drizzle forced the officials to call for a break. Whatever Coach Bradley Morgan told his boys during that break worked. Buna was able to come back and beat Liberty with a score of 32-20. Once again, the Cougars dominated the running game with 312 yards rushing. Matthew Biddle carried the ball 15 times for 170 yards and three while Dalton Ford 13 carries for 70 yards and a two-point conversion. Glenn Patrick had 50 yards with 10 carries; Perry smith had three carries for 24 yards; Justin Locke had three yards over two carries; and Jonah Jackson lost five yards with his only carry. Glen Patrick threw for 73 yards and two touchdowns over seven attempts and two completions, one to Biddle in the first half and one to Reneau in the second half. On the receiving end of the ball, both Biddle and Cody Reneau each had one completion, both resulting in touchdowns. Buna was able to hold onto the ball the entire game with zero fumbles and zero interceptions.
The Cougar’s defense really worked as a team, keeping the Eagle’s nested for the most part, only allowing 20 points. Bradley Arnold led the defense with tackles with five tackles, four assists, and one pressure; Ethan Chandler had two tackles, one pass deflection and seven assists; Cody Reneau had three tackles, one assist and one pressure; Joseph Clark had three tackles, one pass deflection and three assists; and Samuel Graham caused the only fumble of the game, which Aaron Anthony recovered. The other defensive stars included: Glenn Patrick, who had four tackles and two assists; Kreston Richardson had three tackles and one assist. Trace Williams had four tackles, one pass deflection, four assists and two pressures; Jonah Jackson had two tackles and two pass deflectiona. Connor Dawson had one tackle; Chris Champion had one tackle, one sack, two assists and one pressure; Blaise Manak had one tackle, one sack, one pass deflection, four assists and one pressure. Ty Tamplin had three tackles, one pass deflection and four assists; Hagen Nichols had two tackles, one sack and two; and Chase Means had one tackle. The Cougars hope to repeat their success next week when they host Hemphill at Cougar Stadium at 7 p.m. Make sure to come out and show your Cougar pride.
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Beacon Photo: Scott Loar
JOHNNY DALE GRAVIS from New Beginnings, Milton Richardson from Central Baptist and Karl Williams from First Baptist all helped prepare potatos for the community fund raiser.
Christian Cooperation unites Evadale churches By Scott Loar Beacon Contributor Four Evadale congregations came together last weekend to raise money and awareness of the need for prayer for our nation as we approach the upcoming elections in November. First Baptist, New Beginnings, North End Pentecostal and Central Baptist joined together to hold a baked potato supper at the Evadale school cafeteria on Sunday. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to buy t-shirts for the “Pray for America” event that the four churches will be participating in on Sun., Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Pastor Roger Hoogterp told his congregation on Sunday, “It is time to get on our knees and seek God’s direction for our nation!” The prayer event is not a politi-
cal event in any way and there will not be any politicking or political party lines. “This event is about calling Christians pray for our nation and that is all,” Hoogterp said. Jeff Gravis, the pastor of New Beginnings told people on his facebook page on Sunday, regarding the fund raiser and the prayer gathering, “we will be gathering with fellow laborers in the cause of Christ.” There has been plenty of heated rhetoric during this political year. The Evadale prayer event is a way for the churches in Evadale to cooperate and share a time of petitioning God for his hand to be upon our land before, during and after the elections. The churches raised $2,600 raised at the supper and the money will be used to purchase t-shirts for the prayer event and
everyone in the community is encouraged to get a free t-shirt. You can contact the office of Central Baptist Church at 276-1700 for additional information on the t-shirts and the Prayer Event. In other cooperative efforts, several area churches’ student ministries will gather together on Tues., Sept. 25, at 6:30 PM at Central Baptist Church in Buna for a pre-See You At The Pole rally the night before students from all over the world gather around the flag poles of their schools early on Wed., Sept. 26. See You At The Pole has been an annual, student-led event for over 20 years where students gather to pray at the school campus. The Awaken rally will feature speaker Jared Hollier and worship led by Steve Waites.
CHASE GONZALES AND Bretta Hudson brought their Buna Beacon with them to Branson Missouri with Pa-Pa and Granny Holloway.
Buna Reflections By Delman Rogers
My First Jobs I think the very first job I had while growing up in Buna was working with an iceman. We went around town delivering ice to the homes and stores. People had ice boxes then, not electric refrigerators. Iceboxes resembled refrigerators somewhat but were usually shorter, brown in color, and made of wood. They were well insulated. A block of 25 to 50 pounds would last a week. If you did not have an ice box, you would wrap the block of ice in a tow sack, a burlap bag, and bury it in the ground in your back yard. I remember we buried our ice before we got an ice box. I was always at the back of the ice wagon, chipping loose and bringing in blocks of ice to the homes or cafes and I can’t remember whether it was horse drawn or an old pick up truck as I was at the rear end where the work was going on; I can’t remember much about the front of this unit. There was another unit that I was taught to use very early in life. It seems that I was born with one in my hands. This was a hoe. It was used to cut grass away from and around the plants and trees in Dad’s nursery to keep the ground chopped and stirred, preventing grass and weeds from
growing. I was taught how to sharpen them and use them in every way. They are excellent for overcoming snakes that may be found in the grass and around old timbers and buildings. I still have two hoes in my garage today to use in our garden, around plants and on snakes. You can look at the yards of many people and tell whether or not they know how to use these tools. When Buna’s first water system was put in, Mr. J.F. Allbritton asked me to go with him each month and read the meters, which I did. I may have been the first water meter reader in Buna. The water tower and tank was located across from the Buna Bank and the Western Auto Store. Around the year 1944 Dad purchased land at the cross roads in Buna, at Hwy. 96 and FM 1004, which was developed into a nursery sales yard. Our home was moved there from the old nursery out FM 1004. We had much clearing to do. I caught numerous cases of poison ivy, which has become an annual nemesis of mine over the years. We still had our horse and wagon, but not long after the
move there, Dad let the horse and wagon go back to Mr. J.B. Gunter, our uncle and Aunt Lucy who still lived out in the country. The horse didn’t have much room there at our new nursery. I hated to see him go. Dad bought me a small, twowheel tractor to use to plow around the nursery stock. I started using this when I was about in the second or third grade. It was a single cylinder Planet Junior tractor with a cultivator and disc. I used that tractor for ten years, and still have some of my first tools. We were always taught to take good care of the tools and tractor; put them right back where we got them; put them up after using them at the end of the day; clean them and oil them if necessary, which I did. I was expected to teach my brothers about this also. They didn’t always want to listen but loved to play a lot. I guess this is why I grew up a rather serious minded person and had no time for foolishness because I would have it whipped out of me. I was the one who usually got the whippings because I was the oldest and was expected to teach the others and set the right example. Dad didn’t allow any foolishness or disobedience to go on. He just told you one time and after that it was to the woodshed or the peach tree. I believe that old peach tree in Mother’s chicken yard was planted there to raise boys instead of peaches.
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Experience an artistic Night at the Museum
The Stark Museum of Art invites the public to experience art after dark at “Night at the Museum,” from 8 to 11 p.m. on Friday, September 21. Admission charge is five dollars per person and this event is open to the public. Night at the Museum will be an evening of great music, experiences with art and opportunities to create art. Nationally-recognized Beaumont band Mad Maude & the Hatters will perform, filling the Museum with an eclectic mix of doo-wop, Motown and their signature three-part harmonies. Art students from Lamar University’s Artist Common with artist Xenia Fedorchenko will bring their tools and expertise to the event and will lead museum visitors in collaborative printmaking projects. The Artist Common will bring relief blocks, inks and printing presses so visitors can create their own print and have it printed at the Museum. Visitors will be able to take home their print. Inside the galleries, visitors will
have a last chance to see the special exhibition Explore Art: Materials and Methods Revealed before it closes on September 22. This exhibition emphasizes how art is created, displaying artists’ tools and techniques alongside finished works. Explore Art showcases the processes of glassblowing, printmaking, woodcarving and more, with highlights from the Stark Museum and The W.H. Stark House collections. In the galleries, visitors will have the opportunity to weave on a Navajo-style loom and to add their own drawings to the special exhibition. Other galleries of the Museum’s permanent collection will also be open for viewing. “Night at the Museum especially offers young people the chance to get to know the Museum and connect with art during an after-hours event,” says Educator Amelia Wiggins. “Whether you’re a college student, a young professional or young at heart, we encourage you to come out and enjoy live music, meet local artists and create art with us.”
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cal and mental abuse brought on by other students, text messages and social media, but that a teacher’s comments can ruin a child. She said that her son was told that he would never amount to anything, but she assured the board that come track season, the boy is going to show everyone what he is really made of. She also referred to an incident where one of her children was hurt while at school last year. She claimed that already, in it second week, the school has allowed another incident where the child was hurt. “How much am I supposed to handle,” the mother said. “It is my job to protect my children, but once I put them on the school bus, it is the school’s responsibility to protect them. I expect the school to protect my children. If they can’t do that, then my children don’t belong in Buna.” “I’m just trying to bring awareness of bullying to our schools,” she continued. “I don’t think we’re doing enough.” The board then unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Heather Marley, who was offered an opportunity to advance her career. Next, it was recommended that the board adopted the order canceling the November 6, 2012 General Trustee Election and declaring the four uncontested candidates elected their appropriate trustee positions which are up for election in the November 6, 2012, General Trustee election as presented. Trustees Keith Mullins, Jimmy Carrell, Scott Folmar and Anthony Michalsky were the certified unopposed candidates. It was also recommended that the board adopt the order canceling the November 6, 2012, Special Trustee Election and declaring the uncontested candidate elected his appropriate trustee position which was up for election in the November 6, 2012 General Trustee election as presented. Special Trustee Brent Stark was the certified unopposed candidate. The next items reviewed by the board were the BISD Cheerleading, Cougar Band and Cougar-aires Drill Team handbook updates. Finally, it was recommended that the board of Trustees consider and approve the District goals for the 2012/13 school year as presented: 1. Digital Learning: Integration of technology. Leadership: Provide emerging technology resources to support professional development activities and technology infusion efforts to prepare each and every student to be post-secondary
VISITORS WILL HAVE the opportunity to make art with guest artists from Lamar University’s Artist Common at Night at the Museum, 8-11 p.m., September 21 at the Stark Museum of Art.
SANDRA, SAVANNAAND Stephanie Kirkendall visited the Flight Night at the Museum is open pointment only. 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pa., on Sun., Aug. 19, while visiting to the public, with an admission For more information call charge of five dollars. Snacks and 409.886.ARTS (2787) or visit Stephanie’s mother in Wimber, Pa., and didn’t forget the Buna Beacon. mocktails will be served at the www.starkmuseum.org. event. Located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, the Stark Museum of Art is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free for all ages. Group tours are available by ap-
From page 1A ready and contributing members of a democratic society. 2. Student: Curriculum, instruction, and assessment alignment: Ensure continued improvement in student learning with emphasis on math, science and post-secondary readiness. 3. Leadership: Facilities will be provided that are supportive of a quality instructional program and represent the importance of public education within the community. 4. Community Relations: Promote and support district unity through the fostering of spirit, pride, character, communication and a tradition of excellence in both the school and community. 5. Operations: Fiscal Goal-Buna ISD will be efficient managers of all district revenues by targeting expenditures through careful planning and goal setting strategies. Once the district goals were presented, representatives from each campus and department explained their plans on achieving each of those goals.
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On Friday morning we had a call on CR 222 (Tiger Creek Road) regarding a man on a utility pole stealing wire. As he cut the power off, he had his girlfriend drive down the road as his lookout. He was convicted of this same crime several years ago; it was a misdemeanor then but it will be a felony this time. It’s still too hot to be turning the power off on people. About the same time of this call, we received another call on CR 228 concerning two women fighting but it turned out to be only verbal. Shortly thereafter a man from Evadale called in to say he came home to find an intruder in
The following persons were charged but not convicted of crimes listed. Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman provides this information under the Texas Open Records Act, article 62552-17A. September 5, 2012: Deann Armstrong, 5/23/69, hinder secured creditors >=$500<$; John Everett Redmon, 4/28/68, motion to revoke probation; Seneca Bluitt, 4/9/77, assault causes bodily injury family member; Robert Henry West, 10/24/56, capias/ driving while intoxicated 3rd or more; Roderic Martin Bentley, Jr., 9/22/76, sexual assault child; Kendrick Dehaven Kyle, 1/22/74, motion to revoke probation/assault, motion to revoke probation/ possession; Randall Kelly Ratcliff, 2/6/58, public intoxication; Brandon Eugene Armstrong, 2/27/88, failure to appear, driving while license invalid, traffic offense class c. September 6, 2012: Randal Kelly Ratcliff, 2/6/58, public intoxication; Carol J. Haynes, 12/29/62, theft prop>=$20<$500 by check, John C. Pickens, III, 7/27/67, order of commitment. September 7, 2012: Samantha Morrison, 11/22/88, unauthorized use of a vehicle; Nichols Michael Daved, 10/27/57, parole violation; Travis Wesley Allred, 3/24/67, order of commitment; Tony H.
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ACT testing on the rise
Sheriff’s News By Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman his house. The homeowner was able to keep the intruder there until an officer arrived, the intruder said he was just there for food and shelter. There was a car stolen in Buna on Friday night and located on Saturday in Bessmay. The officer had to use his taser on the perpetrator to get him in compliance. When the guy got to jail we asked him if he was drunk and he said he had been but that the taser had sobered him right up; stated he never wanted to go through that again – cooperation is the key. Traffic on the County roads is picking up as hunters are getting
ready for hunting season; you can tell by the number of empty corn sacks on the roadways. Please leave the County at least as clean as you found it; remember you wouldn’t want anyone to trash your neighborhood. Hunt responsibly, it’s about having a good time and making good memories. We got wet at the ball game Friday night, it came a soaker! District will start soon and I encourage everyone to turn out in support of their favorite high school team; also be careful traveling to and from the games. We have 78 in jail this morning
and several weekenders who come in on Friday and leave on Sunday. They are sitting out their fines and this causes a lot of extra paperwork but allows the individual to keep their jobs and these days if you’ve got a job you sure want to keep it. The weather is supposed to change to near perfect so get out and enjoy it. We are gearing up for our Spook House fund-raiser which kicks off the beginning of our fund-raisers for our Blue Santa Program. It’s hard to believe, Christmas will be here before we know it. Time waits on no one.
Jasper County Arrest Report Parker, 1/20/71, no safety belt; Amanda Lynn Parker, 3/29/85, failed to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license invalid; Heather Dianne Pittman, 3/20/86, criminal trespass. September 8, 2012: Brian Breidigan, 2/16/76, terroristic threat against public; Desmgne Omario Morrisey, 2/18/80, failure to appear/theft of property <$50>$500, evading arrest detention, criminal trespass, resist arrest; Ricky Ephlen Arnold, 6/17/ 66; possession of Marijuan<=2 oz. drug free zone; Pete Tovar Torres, 3/26/81, bond forfeiture/ possession of Marijuana<=2 oz. September 9, 2012: David Myron Kellogg, 5/24/67, possession of gambling device/equipment; Carl Edward Johnson, Jr., 9/27/ 81, poss cs pg 1>=1g<4g(481.115(c)HSC); Ronald Oneil Sells, 12/15/81, theft>=$20<$200. September 10, 2012: Jordan T. Keene, 3/28/91, driving while intoxicated; Tammy JO Posey, 9/28/ 61, harassment; Joey Scott, 6/21/
59, alias capias/FTA/theft of serv <=20; Juan Hernandez, 4/8/91, driving while intoxicated; Caleb Christian Hamilton, 8/9/85, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphanalia, failure to wear seatbelt-mcsr violation. September 11, 2012: Kelsey Mobley, 7/13/93, dredit card or debit card abuse, Keith Collins, Jr., 12/11/89, no safety belt; Joe Lee Clements, 5/ 16/81, poss marij<2oz.; Nancy Gabrielle Brooks, 10/7/85, driving while license invalid, traffic offense c (X2). September 12, 2012: Aguilar Maribel Riojas, 11/19/78, forgery financial instrument; Jorge Alfredo Riojas, 11/19/76, forgery financial instrument; Gregory Lewis Y’Barbo, 11/13/64, driving while license invalid, failure to appear. September 14, 2012: William Lee Ruth, 4/8/70, burglary of habitation; Darrell Gene Lopez, 7/7/59, theft of material 50% alum/brnze/ copper; Dorthea Delinda Moreman, 4/26/56, theft of material 50% alum/brnze/copper; Chris-
topher Ray Robinson, 8/22/79, burglary of vehicle; Kurt Thomas Haas, 9/7/93, agg sexual asslt child; Stephanie Letney Primrose, 10/31/86, 5 consecutive weekends/6 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Sunday; Debbie Maire Haynes, 12/29/68, 5 consecutive weekends/6 p.m. Friday-6 p.m. Sunday; Fermin Martinez Orocio, 2/5/71, driving while intoxicated. September 15, 2012: Richard Keith Johnson, 10/19/67, unauth use of vehicle, evading arrest detention, evading arrest detention w/veh, fta/evading arrest det w/ prev con; Donea Rachelle Smith, 11/11/75, driving while license invalid, failure to appear, theft prop>=$50<$500. September 16, 2012: Demetrius Demond Walker, 9/9/ 67, evading arrest det w/veh w/ prev con, assault causes bodily inj; Dee Anna Hooser, 6/10/63, theft>=$20<$500 by check; Martha Ann Brooks-Myers, 3/6/ 63, poss cs pg 1>=4g<200g; Nicholas Spikes Kyles, 5/7/78, poss marij<2oz.
The number of Texas students taking the ACT college admissions test reached an all-time high this year, with Hispanic participation doubling over the past five years. The composite score on the ACT was 20.8, which was unchanged from last year even though 8,611 more Texans took the test. The test results also showed that Texans in the Class of 2012 were better prepared for college algebra courses than were students nationally. Forty-eight percent of the Texas students met the ACT college readiness benchmark on the mathematics test, which indicates a 50 percent chance of obtaining a B or higher in a college course or a 75 percent chance of obtaining at least a grade of C. Nationally, 46 percent of the test takers met this same ACT benchmark. ACT participation in Texas grew
by 39 percent between 2008 and 2012, compared to a 17 percent increase nationally. A total of 110,180 students in the Texas graduating Class of 2012 took the ACT compared to 79,050 in 2008. Nationally, the number of test takers rose from 1.42 million to 1.67 million during this period. The growth in Texas was particularly strong for two student groups. The number of Hispanic students who took the ACT rose from 20,198 in 2008 to 40,827 in 2012. The number of Asian students in Texas who took the exam rose from 2,897 to 4,746 during this five-year period. Even with the rapid rise in participation, the composite test score for Texans rose from 20.7 in 2008 to 20.8 today. The score has been stable since 2009. The 2012 national score this year was 21.1, unchanged from 2008 levels. A perfect score on the ACT is 36.