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SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

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To contact the Laura

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(281) 482-5723.

By GREG HAYES

THE ENTERPRISE

GROVES The scene ofdestruction in Bridge City left fromHurricane Ike is something that itsresidents have to see day in and

day out as they move toward

recovery and restoration.First Baptist Church in Groves is

hoping to ultimately improve theirscenery a bit by helping withcleanup efforts.

On Oct. 5, the church wants to

send out teams of volunteers from

all across Mid-County to aid theBridge City residents in an effortthat is being called Mid-CountyKindness.

At a press conference Thursday,First Baptist Church pastor Joe

Worley brought together city lead-

ers from Nederland, Port Neches,Groves and Bridge City for what hecalled a consolidated effort.

Between now and the (Satur-

KINDNESS, page 5A

Many unaccounted for

Ikebreak

Home

for twodecadesIke likely obliterated profsUltimate Beach House

By EMILY GUEVARA

THE ENTERPRISE

The wall in her office is filled withpictures many of them taken inother countries such as China,Indonesia and Russia.

In one she is standing with anIsraeli student. In another she isnext to explorer Jacques Cousteau.

And in another, she is shakinghands with a governor in Indonesia.

HOUSE, page 4A

Neighborly deed

Mid-County Kindness to help Bridge City

Groves church calls for Good Samaritans to team up to clean up devastated town

BISDseeks

waiverStudents might notmake up missed days

By EMILY GUEVARA

THE ENTERPRISE

Hurricane Ike was on the mindsof Beaumont school districttrustees as they approved fundingfor emergency repairs and employ-ee back pay.

However, trustees did notaddress what the hurricane couldmean for students in the long run.

Spokeswoman Jolene Ortegosaid the district will apply to the

state for waiver days, which if

SCHOOL, page 4A

By CHRISTINE RAPPLEYE and

BLAIR DEDRICK ORTMANN

THE ENTERPRISE

Norma Rubin of High Island hasntgiven up hope that her son, HermanPeeWee Thomas Moseley, will be

found.She last heard from him Sept. 12.

He was still at his Gilchrist home asthe storm surge from Hurricane Ike

was rising.Only a few homes remain intact in

Gilchrist.

Were still not giving up, saidRubin, 66, whose home in HighIsland also was destroyed by Ike.

Moseley is one of dozens of BolivarPeninsula residents listed as missing

MISSING, page 6A

Finallyfootball?

Organization helps those searching for loved ones in wake of Ike

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Many Bridge City residents are placing signs in their yard to ensure their damaged items are checked by insurance companies.