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I had to switch accounts to publish because it said I was already signed in under a different account. Not sure what that was about, but when I clicked "switch" it published. Lorrie
I went to Merit/Greenville, Tx. Wayne decided to stay in LaBelle and he has 5 ft. of water downstairs. When I talked to him yesterday morning the water was 6 inches from the downstairs door. Lost cell service for a while and when we were able to finally talk again I found out about the water rise. The good news is that he's safe and can live in the house. Everyone is in my prayers - we've (Sabine Pass) got lots of work ahead of us! Daneen LaBove
I'm in Dallas, too. Feel so isolated from everyone. Bought a laptop yesterday to catch some local news. My house is OK, no damage at all. My heart goes out to my extended family in Sabine Pass. Love you all, Jennifer Rodgers
Have heard lots of rumors about Sabine Pass. Still waiting for actual news. AOL's main page has some hurricane pictures of Sabine Pass....Junior Hanson's house, Coast Guard, alligators...Wish they had more! Ricky had to report back to Vidor plant this morning. Trinity sent in an 18-wheeler with generators and food.
as soon as anyone hears that it's possible to get into sabine w/o special authorization let me no. I am just sitting here waiting. My house is open for anyone who wants to use it, no power yet, but I'll check it again soon.
Hello! Well my home has minimal damage, need a new roof, but that is nothing compared to the rest of my family!! My two sisters have water in their homes! As well as my two uncles and other friends of mine in Bridge City who also have water in their homes! This is just unbelievable! At least they are all safe! Hope everyone else is doing well. I am staying in Tyler with my husbands sisters, but we lost power yesterday there and now I am in Palestine with my immediate family until power is back up! Talk to you all soon. Kayla White
We are in Leesville, LA. We sustained minimal damage to our home. Tim stayed at the prison during the storm and was able to go back to the house Saturday afternoon. I hope that everyone is o.k.. I plan to go back tomorrow to check on things myself. Kathleen
Hi everyone! This is Cloud, and we are in Austin staying with family. From what I have heard our house in Nederland is good...barely. A huge tree limb barely missed it. I am hearing lots about Sabine...none of it very good. If there is any good news please shine a light in this dark tunnel. I have heard that all our friends are save, and that is a good start!Any word on the school? I have heard rumors, but that's about it. Ashley Cloud
Hey yall, It's Mindy Floyd. Mrs. Heid, you are in the same hotel as me, I've seen Devin, Jerry and your dogs, but not you. If I see you, prepare for the biggest hug of your life! Everything is fine at the Floyd house from what I hear. As soon as people are able to come in to Sabine, we will be there asap to help with whatever we can. Anyone else that needs anything, just call us and we are there! My heart goes out to the residents of Bridge City, Orange and most importantly, all of you that I consider my family in Sabine Pass. I love you all. Be safe and I hope to see you all soon. Tough times don't last, tough people do.
Hi, it's Scottie! Marissa and I are safe at my dad's house in Courigan, it's on the other side of Chester. Brad is with his dad and the Floyd family. We are all safe. Travis got in to Sabine yesterday and the news is all bad. My house was knocked off it's blocks. It's sitting on the ground with all it's windows out. So my home is destroyed. From what he said all the houses that were built up off the ground did good and are ok. All the rest were either destroyed or missing. He said the school building where we have our classrooms look good, that was the best news. Sabine Pass, Bridge City, and Orange were all hit hard, so please pray for us all. I love you all and I know some how we will get through this. If you don't know by now, when a disaster, whether it is a loss of life or a loss of town, our amazing little town comes together, along with our family towns around us, and we work together to succeeed in rebuilding our town and our lives!! I'm trying to stay strong and not allow myself to get down. Will write more later. My love to everyone and God Bless us all!
Hi Everybody, I am staying at my aunt's house in Mesquite near Dallas with my parents. Our house is okay except for some minimal damage. Missing you all and worried about everybody. Stay in touch and let me know if there is anything I can do to help anyone. Amy Lindsey
Hey everyone! We are safe in LaVernia Tx with Trey's family. We hope to be back soon so we can help rebuild our community. If anyone needs anything don't hesitate to ask. We miss u all and hope to see you soon.
we are in Houston and are okay. Glad to hear that so many are safe and sound.I do not know about our house yet, but things do not look good in Sabine Pass. We have fought back before and will again. Everyone be safe and hope to see you soon. Becky
Hi everyone this is Tanya Henslee. My family is in milam, Texas, near Hemphill at our camp. We are doing ok but dread seeing what home looks like. I know its not good. My house is in my neighbor's (grandmother's)backyard. I hope to stay in touch but I have to drive a while to get internet service and my battery won't last long. Everyone be safe and I hope to see all of you soon.
It's Cloud again and my husband just got a call that he is due back to work at the plant tomorrow! So,...we will be back in Nederland some time tomorrow. I will be ready to help Sabine in any way that I can, so please give me a call on my cell when you Sabine Passians are able to get in there. Cloud
Hello, It is Kelli Guice, we are in Deridder, la. My husband went to pleasure island today and took video camera.Could not get into sabine pass. Please keep me updated. Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Hayes, my kids are thinking of you.
THINKING OF YOU ALL! Its Whitehead here! I am in Mansfield (outside of Dallas.) I just wanted everyone to know that I am thinking of you. I know that we will all come back together soon and will do EVERYTHING I can to help anyone and everyone who needs it! Lots and Lots of Love! Kristan Whitehead
Hey Sabine Pass. This is Walt and Cheryl Fenn in Brookshire, Texas. We are thinking of all of you at this time of crisis. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you from here in Houston. We can bring in supplies-Cory is attending Lamar University. Let us know. Love you all. Walt and Cheryl Fenn
Hello Everyone, we are in Waco. We started out in Huntsville, but lost electricity. We are looking for hotel rooms that have electricity and are closer to home. If anyone knows of such a place, please let me know. Hope everyone and safe and well. I miss you guys. Trisha
Hi. This is Jennifer H. We are in Jefferson, Texas. We have power now after a night without it. We bought a new wireless usb adapter so we could be connected to the world. Our house is ok. I am thinking of everyone connected with Sabine Pass and all others affected by Ike. My prayers are wtih everyone, and I am ready to help out in any way I can.
Hey Terri Eldridge-Thompson here. We are in Biloxi Miss. Thought we were maybe only going to be gone a few days. Thought we might as well make a trip out of it. Looks like a little longer than we thought. We will begin the search or decision about something closer to home on Thursday. Most of you know my brother Jerry Eldridge, he took some of my fathers boats and equipment up the channel to protect. They we're only able to get as far as Taylor's Bayou. They lost my dads houseboat and Jerry's fishing boat but thankfully their all ALIVE. I know he has several other people with him. They were going to try to make it into Sabine today to access things. As soon as I hear something I will pass it along. Glad your all safe and my prayers are with you all. Just let us know when you need us to do something Mrs Heid.
Hey Guys, Going back in the morning. If anyone needs help when you get back with clean up, call me ASAP! We got lucky and I would love to volunteer my time to whoever needs it. My prayers are with you all. Stay safe.
P.S. Try calling Sheperds Inn in Port Acres. After Rita, they housed Evacuees. They might not be open now but maybe in the near future. My parents live next door and will be going back tomorrow. If all else fails i'll have them find out some info.
Hey, Its Thib. I have gone to Louisiana after leaving from Maurciville after evac. from Bridge City. I left Bridge City about 8pm Friday before the water started to come in the city and really did not take anything with me because I thought I would come back the next day and survey the damage, boy was I wrong. I really dont know what to do, But I have my kids AND THATS ALL I NEED. Coach Anderson has confermed 5-6 feet of water in my house.IF anybody need anything or help please let me know, I will help with whatever you need. Take Care And GOD BLESS. Thib
Hey y'all, it's Amy Lindsey again. My parents and I are going to try to get back into Orange tomorrow to survey damage. If anyone needs anything in the meantime, call my cell.
So sorry Ike came thru. Wife and I currently in Oklahoma & won't be in Beaumont 'til 25th. Kristi Heid has my number. Please contact me if I can help... Miss all you ISD folks.
We are staying with my daughter and her family in Ft. Worth. Our son and his family from the Woodlands are also with us -- there are better reasons for a family reunion! Hope to get back into Beaumont on Wed to check the house. Looks like a real mess in the Pass. Tom McLeod
Talked to Dad (Gabby) Sunday evening, Jerry and the guys were unable to go into Sabine yesterday since the water was still at least 4ft above the dock and their down to the large push boats. Didn't want to drive over the top of anything and do more damage. Their plan was to use Jerry's smaller boat, but they no longer have that one. They will try today if water recedes enough. They have barges filled with fresh water to clean the saltwater off most of the equipment but they must get there first. It seems like lots of our staff were hit in more than one way, home and work. So sorry for all your losses. I'm thinking of you all. Those of you that Know Gabby, just now he's chomping at the bit to return to his community to start doing what he can.
Hello eveyone! I am in Dallas with some of my family but will start back that way soon. We are posting news we receive on the church website and ask for your comments at the "guestbook." God bless us one and all.........Luv ya' Ms. Kitty
My heart goes out to everyone in SP! I'll be there to help as soon as possible. In the meantime, I'm waiting for power to be restored at my apartment (which escaped with no damage) and waiting for my jobs to come back online so I can go to work. I love you all and am here to help in any way I can! ~ Kara Danielle
Heey everyone, Its Marissa&&Scottie. Where heading back to Port Authur, to stay with Raina and my cousin Sherri's house. We're all safe and sound. Our house is not liveable! Hope everybody id safe..heres my cell if anyone needs it 14099604252 Love to all:)
hey ,everbody its olivia and raina saunders we're in courgen it's right outside of lufkin welost power on saturday we are running off of generator we are going back to groves today
Talked to Jerry at 11:00AM they were at Keith Lake (Jr Hansen's Place) heading in. Houses along the back ridge, the Gray"s (that's Ross Gray 9th grader) house and others along there are gone. Will get more info later.
Dear Sabine Pass residents: I am writing this from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I along with about a dozen others were in Sabine Pass working with Habit for Humanity at Mrs. Heid's mother's house. Kristie--you were gracious enough to show us around the school during our stay. Our entire congregation is praying for all your residents--for their safety and that you will soon be able to return home. From what I've seen and read, your small community has been hardhit and I agonize with you. I know this site is more for connecting your school and neighbors but I wanted to get word to you all that we are praying for you. We currently have a disaster team in our church, Hands on Disaster, that will be travelling to Texas to help with the clean-up and rebuilding process. Wonderful group of people--have been helping us in Cedar Rapids following a June flood. I asked the director to see if he could find anything out about your community. Just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you. Darla Luchtenburg 230 Broadmore Road SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 ddluchtenburg@yahoo.com
Hello Everyone! from Boo Boo & Pam Quibodeaux. We are at Tiffany's in North Houston! Talked with Patricia Walther She and the kids are north of Lake Charles. Her house is gone - only thing left is the pilings. According to Gene Cox - They had a 28 foot storm surge out at the parks. All the houses are gone. Sea Rim is gone. The new office at the Federal Reserve is destroyed. Our house is still there but the water got in. The garage moved to the back of the slab. Time to start over again. We'll be going back as soon as the water goes down enough to drive in. God Bless and take care. Boo & Pam
Hey guys, It's Jessica. Me and Eric are in Columbus, Georgia. We decided to make a visit, which turned out longer than i thought. But it looks like i'll be here for a while, trying to save money. My mom's house is destroyed, my future trailer is gone, we lost Eric's truck, the hall where i was to be married is no longer there; Luckily my grandma's house is fine, which is a relief because i had left lots of wedding stuff because i had no room to take it with me (sigh) but my prayers are with everyone. Keep in touch guys.I hope to get closer to home soon. -Jessica Almond
Ready for some good news....the school didn't take in any storm surge and the roof didn't leak. Not so good news for the gym, auditorium, bus barn, or sport complex. But, Sabine Pass came back strong after Rita and will come back even stronger after Ike! My prayers continue to be with all residents of Sabine Pass.
My parents and I came back to Orange today to check out our damage and discovered that our electricity is back on! We have some minor wind damage, and it looks like some water blew in, but it doesn't seem too bad. We have to head back to the Dallas area tomorrow to get our stuff, but will then be back in Orange--so I will be available at that point to help with clean up efforts. I'll be back in touch soon! A. Lindsey
Hey its the defrancis's. We are in Sulphur louisiana and are house is fine. I was just wondering what happened to the shop, band room, theater, athletics complex,and the gym.
Hey guys it's Randa. I just came to Austin (Monday afternoon) wanting AC and a hair dryer. We stayed in Beaumont during Ike. We were blessed and did not have much damage. I am so sad to hear about the state of Sabine Pass and Bridge City (I am just now getting to see pictures). I am thinking and praying for everyone. Love you all. Please let me know if I can do anything. Randa:-)
McCarthy here: Me, Lexie, and Xander are safe in Austin. We had little or no home damage. I may or may not be avilable in the next week or so, we had a death in the family and are trying to figure out if we can get to Jennings, LA for the funeral.
I don't know what else to say. It's slightly beyond horrible.
When I head down (maybe late this week), I'll post and whatever you guys need, I'll bring it.
rodney peggy jennie cory at pennys in MS, jill at school in san marcos- know news for many is not good and pray that we will all be able to come together and once again rise above this devastation, just want to come "home". Peggy Lee
Hey Everyone! It's Singleton. I am in Hammond, Louisiana. I have just started getting info from our area and I am so sorry to hear of everyone's loss. I hope to return home soon and help where I can. To ALL my friends of Sabine Pass my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless and stay strong! That's is what I admire so much about this great community!---Anne Singleton
Jerry and several of the guys were in Sabine most of the day yesterday. Jerry's home received about 5 ft of water but not structure damage like Rita, Gabby's home received about 3 feet of water, Virginia's home (very close to school) seems to be damaged the most. Only a few feet of water but looks like it's off it's blocks and walls are buckling. Further out on beach road toward Jennings Eldridge's looks like only a few inches of water in their place there. I guess they did a little better out that way. Gabby seems to believe that possibly the large ditch that runs behind Sabine (behind Almonds place) could be clogged with debris that might be holding in water. He's planning to have that cleared as soon as possible. He is busy planning and thinking of ways to get this community back on it's feet. Thinking of you all and missing MY HOME.
Hey everyone, it's Tracie Billeaud. We are all safe and Lance is at home working. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I have seen how strong you all are and I know you will bounce back somehow. Love and miss you all! Tracie
this is kelli guice again, my email is kelliguice@aol.com,i know we are new to the area , but we fell in love with the school and all the people involved in it. we have our "home, home"(as my 4 year old calls it) in deridder, so we are blessed to have a place to come back to. there are lights and water and the school here is open. pleas let me know how ya'll are doing,and if there is anything we can do. we will be coming to port arthur this week, if any one needs supplies of any sort just let us know. please be safe! kelli, kara, and kelsi guice
Becky, Nicole and I are at Six Mile at Toledo Bend. Nicole does not want to go to any other school but Sabine. May be a while. If anyone wants to contact us my e-mail is mike@mikedolan.net. Good luck and best wishes to all and don't waste too much focus on what has happened, focus on what you are going to do now. Mike Dolan
this is coach martin we are fine we have minimal damage to house everything seems fine in my neighborhood. Very sorry to all in sabine. If I can help in any way, please let me know. I have talked to several girls and all seem fine. Ready to help!! Melissa Martin
Hello all! This is Whitehead posting for Christel Picou. The Picou clan is still in Florida and will be flying back into Houston on Saturday. Their house does not appear to have any damage---there are alot of limbs down but they didnt touch the home or Paytlee's beloved playhouse. Christel says her thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. As soon as she is back in Texas she will be ready to help with anything that is needed. With lots and lots of love, Christel Picou
KH wanted me to let everyone know that the main school appears to have received minimal damage. This is just preliminary info., but if anyone asks the school will reopen and there is no need to enroll students in another school. I am hoping we will actually be back before we were with Rita, but even if were not we know that we will be back. Hope everyone is getting on the road to putting things back together. Always here to help.
Hey every one! Your grades will be due when I get back!!!! Well, we are all fine. Cooking all defrosted foods. Fishing, etc. Our house is a skeleton, a wash, insulation is blowing in the wind. We are at Six Mile, Tx. at Toledo bend. We are behind Sportsmans & Pasty's Beauty Shop. Drop in to see us if you are this way, we have lots to eat! The Plauche's house is off its blocks. Mom' house, the patio doors blew in, bedroom wall is a door now, and is inhabited by snakes. Stay in touch. I miss ya'll. GO SHARKS!
hello from beaumont. went to the house today, and could see from one end of it to the other. the walls are a LITTLE sparse. Grandma Lou's house looks the same. thank God we are all safe, and look forward to moving back - even if it is a tent!!! luv ya all - see ya soon - paula, mike & allie teller
I see all the comments from all our extended families in all these awesome places where once fun was had. Same here, nice hotel, pool, great food and it's just all hard to enjoy somehow, you just wanna go home. We're here until Thursday, not sure after that. We've tired to find things closer to home, no such luck. We have had family members in Houston who are offering, they have power and extra rooms. But also DOGS and my guys have allergies, so still no luck. I guess we'll go home and sweat. I'm sure many of you wish you could do that. Were ready to help when you are.
Just had to post this funny. Found out just this evening that Hwy 73 is blocked by two of the company's 250 ft. BARGES that somehow managed to find their way to Hwy 73 and are laying across the hwy covering both lanes. Highway department wanted them to remove them in four hours or they would confiscate them. All they could say was "Congratulations you are now in the BARGE business".
I am heading back home to Orange tomorrow--hopefully for good this time. My house has power now, so my parents and I can get back and start on repairs. Please let me know if anyone needs supplies; I will do my best to get them there. Today HEB in Orange was open, but had no refrigerated or frozen food; hopefully that will change soon, now that most of north Orange and Little Cypress are having power restored. Internet access was hit and miss when I was in Orange yesterday, and it's hard to get phone calls to go through--but texting seems to be working pretty consistently, so that's probably the best way to reach me. As I said earlier, I am available to help if anybody needs me. Take care, everybody! A. Lindsey
Hey everyone. Its Shannon, speaking for the Griffith Family. We're home, using a generator. Our house is fine. I'm ready to go back to school A.S.A.P !!! When we are allowedinto sabine, let me know, My family would love to help in any way possible!!! Sabine Pass is in our prayers!
Hi everyone, This is Mandi Eldridge Wass. My parents, Doris & Jennings Eldridge evacuated to my house for the storm. On Monday morning we rushed my dad to the Emergency room in Brenham. He was having chest tightness and couldn't breathe. He was transferred to St. Joseph's in Bryan/College Station. They found blockage in his heart and is scheduled for a heart cath today. If they can put in Stints they will go ahead and do that today. Otherwise they will schedule a bypass. Please keep him in your prayers. We spoke to the Ballard family yesterday and they are safe in Katy with their son. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone effected by Ike. God Bless!
Jerry and some crew have gotten the boats down into Sabine and are able to travel around checking on things. If you haven't heard any news about your place or have questions about someone else's home let me know and I'll ask him to go by. I'm sure a lot of people have been in contact with him and it sounds like most have been able to get in to check things out.
Kay, I'm so sorry about your families homes, glad your safe at the lake. Teller family sorry to hear that you had losses again. I think most will be forced to build higher this time. I know Jerry is considering that this time himself. And Dad is considering a modular home for now.
Ty Thomas family. God has kept is ALL thru another event. Prayers are with everyone who has been displaced & have loses! We are in New Orleans and hope to see Sabine, Bridge City & ALL making a stron comeback soon! Ty,Cecil, & Pam Thomas
Carla Bossley here. Darrell, Amanda, Sarah & I are in Bee Branch Arkansas @ my parents. Don't exactly know what to say muchless do but know we are safe. Haley stayed w/her God parents somewhere near Houston and is okay also. The Walther Family is in Moss Bluff, LA. Karessa Pinell and boys are up here w/us as is Jennifer & Nick Gensler (No power in Kirbyville unitl yesterday) Thinking of everyone as we struggle to overcome mother nature again...
We are in San Augustine right now. As soon as power is back we will be in Nederland, The backridge looks bad. Our house is leaning but still in tack with about a foot of water. Hopefully Tommy can stand it up straight again. Just have to wait and see. I know we are all basically in the same boat. We will get through it with Gods help. Take care and God Bless everyone. Terry and Tommy Peltier
Just received results from Dad's heart cath and three major arteries have 90% blockage. We are waiting for the heart surgeon to come and talk to us about scheduling a triple bypass for tomorrow morning. We will keep you posted.
Hello this is Richard Cox, my mother and father deborah and gene cox and layne cox or fine. we are in beaumont at my grandmothers house. we've been in to sabine pass and searim a few times and it is devistated. we have nothing left. we have no house at all anymore. all our things we charished for years are gone. we have pretty much no clothes left except the clothes on our back. If anyone needs to contact deborah or gene cox you can reach them at (409)866-4860. Sorry for everyones losses. Take Care And GOD BLESS!!!
SPS Family, please keep Kristan Whitehead in your thoughts and prayers. She had a seizure last night and was rushed to the hospital. She is doing better today--I heard from her earlier--and is hoping to be released tomorrow. I believe she is still in the Arlington area.
I'm back home in Orange. Someone please let me know when Sabine Pass is accessible.
Hi to all, this is Kathie and Craig VanBaarle, our children Amanda, C.J. and Thomas went to school in Sabine Pass ISD, 1990 to 1995. We hope everyone is safe and ok. I've been in contact with Pam and BooBoo and we have seen pictures and video's of the damage!!! We will keep everyone in our prayers. Love to all Kathie
Sorry this is so long but you should be able to go directly to the pics Tiffany took in Sabine Passs yesterday. Just copy and paste. Have sent it out by e-mail to addresses I had. Pam Quibodeaux
Hey everyone it's Melissa Adair. I've been looking at the SP devastation online. My heart goes out to you all. I've spoken to Kristi a couple of times and offered my home to anyone in need. The offer still stands. My home is yours if you need it. I know how expensive evacuations can be... I love you all. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING we can do to help! My family, except those from Bridge city and Orange, came out okay. Lots of love! Melissa, Danny, Lil Dan, and Raygan 940-433-2221
Hey Sabine Pass gang--Sandra Erickson here. We're fine--my kids and I are located at a nice hotel in Grapevine. My husband, Cary, had to stay home because he is on the Jefferson County Emergency Management Team. According to him, our home received minimal damages--some siding damage, fence down etc. My stepson, Josh, didn't fare as well. He just bought a home in Bridge City and moved in 2 weeks ago. He received 4 feet of water in his house and doesn't believe that his flood insurance was even in effect yet. Also my mom's cabin at Crystal Beach was a total loss with only a slab left. She had just finished remodeling the entire cabin and had barely gotten to enjoy it. We have been very depressed because this is where we have spent summer holidays and vacations for the past 22 years. I was heartsick to hear about the devastation at Sabine Pass. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Let me know what we can do and when we can do it. Love, Sandra E.
I have power at my place in Orange. I f anyone wants to set up camp closer to their place they are welcome. I'm hearing positive things on Sabine Pass, a lot of work, but I think we have a lot of people ready to do it. Take care everyone. Thinking about you.
Hello everyone, we are still good. Went to Bridge City yesterday and all I can say is our prays are unending for everyone. We are planning to go to Sabine Pass tomorrow (Friday) to look at all my family's homes and pick up what is left to come back to camp and wash and set up storage. I'm hoping I can see some of your faces that I love and miss so much. We have a emty lot here if anyone needs to store a boat etc., we put our cars on it for protection through the winds and they did fine. We have washer/dryer large bathroom if you need. We are 5 miles from a Brookshire Bros. There is a fishermans motel here with rooms for $35.00 a night if you need to get closer for a while or you could sleep on an air mattress with us. We are all good and healthy and saying prayers daily. Justin's house is fine in Groves. Waiting on electricity only. His dog was bitten by a snake when they were in Sabine, but she is doing wonderful now. It is great to see all of your blogs, keep them coming as it feels great to hear from you all. LOL, prays and XOXOXO to you all. Nurse Kay
I finally have electricity in Houston. No damage to my apartment. I'm back to work (and making an attempt to be back to normal.) I'll be in Sabine for cleanup as soon as I can be, and as soon as Mom and Dad are ready to move forward with their stuff. If there's any way I can help anyone from here, don't hesitate to ask!
Mandi, please keep us updated on your dad! And give him our love.
Jennings Eldridge came through the Bypass OK today. All went well and he is in recovery now. It ended up being a Quad. Good thing he was up there with the girls and not down here. It was a good time to take care of this issue. Just like Gabby he was edger to get down to Sabine and get busy fixing things.
I think we are heading home tomorrow, power or not, can't really enjoy it here anyway. I want to be home with power so Dad can come stay close by and get into Sabine everyday to do what he needs to. It's driving him crazy being away, but with his pacemaker he must be where power is so that he can be monitored by phone at night.
I hear that the inside of the school looks like is was when we left, I'm glad.
Hey Sabine Pass! Greetings from the Albright family! We are in Johnson City, about 30 miles south of Austin and right now my parents are on Pleasure Island assessing the damage done to our house(this is Kaitlin's older sister Kristen, btw). So far, it appears that a sea/land container combined with the water from the lake took out most of our garage and sent water up to the middle part of the deck. It reached the ceiling in the garage, so there is some damage to the subflooring inside our house. A heat vent blew off on one side of the roof so there is a minor hole in the corner of the living room. We have a boxcar (!!!) at the edge of our property and the water from the lake still hasn't receded all the way back to the lake yet. There is still a bit more in the yard. Also, our electricity pole in front of our house looks like a pretzel, so we have to wait for that to be fixed too. The damage to our house is inconsequential to the fact that we were able to get out in time (we almost got stuck on the island!) and that we are together as a family now. Our prayers are with the residents of Sabine Pass and holler if you need anything!
We have room if anyone needs a place to stay. I feel that we will have elec maybe tom. so I will be there to help with cleanup and whatever possible. please feel free to call me anytime at 409-626-1283. We really have plenty of room at our house and have a garage apt. so keep us in mind. see some of you tomorrow. hope everyone is well Melissa & Lexi Martin
hey Katilyn hope you are doing all ur stretches and exercises that we do in PE. I know that u are doing fine as we are, but keep moving around and stay active. we will be seeing each other soon. Coach Martin
hey Katilyn hope you are doing all ur stretches and exercises that we do in PE. I know that u are doing fine as we are, but keep moving around and stay active. we will be seeing each other soon. Coach Martin
I have created a site www.sabinepassafterike.shutterfly.com. I am posting pics I shot on Tuesday Sept 16th. Please feel free to add you pics and share so we can all keep in touch. God's Grace to all. Amanda Seymour
Hello everyone, this is Mrs. Rodriguez. I hope everyone is doing fine. My family and I are okay, we're still in Tyler, and planning on going back to town in about a week or so. Our house is okay, but I am so sorry for everones losses. If there is anything I can do for anyone please let me know. You all, are in my prayers. Hope to see everyone soon. Love, Alicia Rodriguez.
Hello Sabine Pass! Erin Molloy Davenport here. I have been thinking of all of you and praying for your homes and safety. Asa Moody and family are safe and sound. He got a foot or so of water in the house which we never thought possible. Can't believe the water was that high! If there is anything I can do to help please post it here. I love and miss all of you! Stay safe and know your Sabine family will always take care of you.
Mandi - Glad that your Dad's surgery went well and that he is ok! Like this wasn't stressful enough. Prayers are with you!
I just talked to Priscilla Valastro our postmaster and as of now she is in the Walden road postoffice and anyone who needs to can pick up there mail there. Go into the main lobby and she should have a place for Sabine Pass to get mail. Take care everyone. Terry Peltier
Hey guys, Its Leigh, Jennifer Olsen's niece, from FL. We are trying to get as much help out there for you guys. My family is planning a trip out there October 3-6th. We are bringing as much as we can gather from florida. If it is no too much trouble, could anyone who reads this shoot me an email and give me a heads up on items that are immediately needed. My husband Lynn has posted an email thru work and we are getting a lot of responses. We will try to bring gas, food, clothing, blankets, and anything that is donated to us. We will also be recieving money, checks and gift certificates for those of you who have lost everything. Like my family, I know most of you lost it all and I want to do anything I can to help you guys thru this tough time. You can contact me by phone (850)291-1810 / (850)393-1009, email chrstnmarra@netscape.net, or just call little Sarah Olsen and she can relay anything to me. I hope you all are ok, miss and love you all and please let me know what you need!!!!!
My heart goes out to all of you in Sabine Pass. Being a Shark Alumni it hurts to see the devastation that everyone is going through. My prayers are with each of you as you begin to rebuild as I know you will. The family of Sabine Pass will not be torn apart now or ever.
There will be a Site-Based Meeting in the Teaching Theater on Tuesday the 23rd at 1pm. All members should try and attend if possible. We will be discussing return dates for the staff and students. Looks like we should be back sooner than we were with Rita. The main school looks great, a/c already on and the generator is going strong. There should be water restored this weekend.
Hi Everyone! We've been in and out of Sabine Pass everyday since the hurricane. The people are cleaning up around the school very fast. My two older sons Tray and Richard have now become Alligator wrestlers! They got one at the girls locker room yesterday. Gene had to kill one at the softball complex two days ago. He's been told to kill any on site that pose a threat to workers or citizens. He hated to do that because he usually catches them and releases them at the marsh at Sea Rim. He took me Wednesday to see our house. I had a good cry. It just wasn't the same as the pictures he showed me. He had to kill three more alligators at our house, 10ft,9ft,and a 7ft. He had tears in his eyes after he did this. He called dish network to cancel our services and they want our cable box's back!!!! He told them they were in the Marsh under water. Well wednesday he walked over something in the water and found two cable box's!!! Needless to say, he WILL be senting them back to Dish Network mud and all!!! I'll get Richard to send pictures of our house and Sea Rim later. By the way we are having Church services behind the Methodist church sunday at 9am, so everyone is invited!!!
Love to all, We're praying for EVERYONE!!! Gene and Debbie Cox
Hi Everyone! We've been in and out of Sabine Pass everyday since the hurricane. The people are cleaning up around the school very fast. My two older sons Tray and Richard have now become Alligator wrestlers! They got one at the girls locker room yesterday. Gene had to kill one at the softball complex two days ago. He's been told to kill any on site that pose a threat to workers or citizens. He hated to do that because he usually catches them and releases them at the marsh at Sea Rim. He took me Wednesday to see our house. I had a good cry. It just wasn't the same as the pictures he showed me. He had to kill three more alligators at our house, 10ft,9ft,and a 7ft. He had tears in his eyes after he did this. He called dish network to cancel our services and they want our cable box's back!!!! He told them they were in the Marsh under water. Well wednesday he walked over something in the water and found two cable box's!!! Needless to say, he WILL be senting them back to Dish Network mud and all!!! I'll get Richard to send pictures of our house and Sea Rim later. By the way we are having Church services behind the Methodist church sunday at 9am, so everyone is invited!!!
Love to all, We're praying for EVERYONE!!! Gene and Debbie Cox
ATTENTION ALL SABINE PASS STUDENTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS!!!!
There seems to be a rumor going around that Sabine Pass School will not be taking transfers anymore! This is NOT TRUE!!! We will be up and running as soon as possible and ALL students will be welcome back! The cleanup is going well. Please continue to log on to the website for updates about when school will start! We cant wait to see all of our Sabine Pass Sharks SOON!!!! With Love, THE SABINE PASS CREW
HEY I'VE CHECKED IT OUT MYSELF AND IT"S 100% TRUE & AWESOME.
Soak muddy wet clothes overnight in GAIN & BORAX and then wash. Clothes look like new. My friend did it for her friends in Bridge City, I was skeptical so I went to see for myself. Clothes look like new, not faded or anything. Give it a try.
Went to our camp in Colmesneil to meet up with our daughters (and whoever they felt like inviting) on Thurs., then we traveled to Palestine where we stayed with my sister until Monday. Yes, Ike's eye passed directly over us, but it was no big deal. At least I had Internet while I was there.
Lane had to return to Motiva on Monday, so I brought him back to Groves and cleaned out my fridge and checked out the damage. Our damage is minor compared to the flooding damage of Lane's parent's and brother's houses in Bridge City.
Lane is busy at Motiva trying to get us Shell gasoline flowing again. Wish him luck! He and his folks are working 16 - 18 hour days.
After I dropped Lane off, I went to Chester to a campground Monday through Wednesday.
My daughters went to their respective apartments when they got electricity in Beaumont on Tuesday.
I came home Thursday. We got power this morning(Saturday) and cable sometime this afternoon. YEA!!! :)
Visit to Sabine Pass Andrew and I visited SP today. It's obvious that a massive flood plus a strong wind hit the area. Some of the debris is strangely up high in the grasses- I guess it's from the surge being so high. There is a strong fish-like stench in some areas, but not in others. (I've been told it's the same in Bridge City.)
There is no post office trailer any longer. I noticed the post-office boxes laying in the ditches by the side of the road. There is black mud everywhere!
Due to the mud, some of the water has not receded, so some streets are still flooded.
Ike's Gifts to Sabine Pass Ike shared a couple of "fun" gifts with Sabine Pass. We got a huge cool crumpled tank in the front lawn of the school.
I was cautioned that there are still snakes moving around, so I didn't really try to get out of the van much. Imagine! :)
I also was cautioned about downed power lines. And there were many.
Lastly, I didn't need to be cautioned about gators - because as I was driving down 87, I saw a log walking across the road. Okay, it was a gator, but I was driving slowly, and "he" was being very still at the time. I stopped, snapped a picture of the diva, and allowed him to move on across the highway.
The State of Sabine Pass Mr. Nash has a huge tree in the middle of his house! The Heids' (Kristi and Jerry's) home has once again been virtually destroyed, not only by wind, but by water this time. Mrs. Heids' sister's home was condemned. She was not even able to get anything out of her home - it was too unstable for her to enter it.
I heard that initially Mrs. Seymour thought her home was okay, but now she is having some problems with the dirt under her home eroding due to the water, which may have caused her floor to buckle.
Most homes are heavily damaged, if not totally destroyed. The only homes that look practically untouched are the stilt homes. Someone said there are 10 good structures standing.
Daycare called today - they start back on Monday, so I will now be available to help out since Andrew will be going to his preschool.
My husband's brother in Bridge City got about 2 feet of water in his house and my in-laws just off Cow Bayou in Bridge City got about 4 1/2 feet of water in their house.
Mike Dolan checking in again. We made one trip to Sabine and the only thing my house needs is a bulldozer. I found my blue container box in the school driveway. It has a lot of our stuff we salvaged after Rita. I did not look in it but it is probably junk. If someone has a tractor please drag it across the road into my yard, Thanks. Mike Dolan
Hello everyone. Report live AND WITH ELECTRICITY from Nederland. I've made a couple of trips to Sabine Pass and it just breaks my heart to see all the devastation. Rita was bad, but Ike was worse! We will try to start setting up the distribution center tomorrow (Monday). There were workers at school yesterday getting the shop area cleaned out and ready for the supplies that will be coming in shortly. All help is appreciated. If you plan to come, please bring boots and gloves to wear. There is still a lot of mud everywhere. I've only seen one alligator and have not seen any snakes. But, I know that they're there. Ice and water are being delivered, but you might want to bring your own ice chest and drinks. The Salvation Army is delivering lunch, not sure about supper.
Hey its Whitehead here!!! I am doing great---I have been back in town since yesterday and have been super busy cleaning the yard and getting things back in shape!!!! Now I am ready to get to work in Sabine Pass!
I keep getting strange text messages from your phone and I've tried callings several times but have been unable to get through. Either Fronia is playing with your phone Linnis or your # has changed. Either way give us a call and let us know your OK and if we can help in any way.
MEETING WITH DON ATWELL WITH THE SHAW GROUP (PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF BUILDING HOUSES IN SABINE PASS) THURSDAY September 25, 2008, 5 P.M. SABINE PASS SCHOOL TEACHING THEATER.
Hello, Nurse Kay here. I miss you all!! We are all fine. The Plauches are with us at Six Mile and doing good. We will be in Sabine Pass for the next 2 days hope to see some of you!
hey, everyone, paula and lou fairchild with his dad, and we are ok. at 6 mile toledo lake now with david and kay peltier, curtis and leslie eldridge, maureen and lane plauche, jeanette labove, and friends from little chenier, la. we are fine. jennings eldridge, my dad, is doing fine and is planning to be discharged from the hospital in bryan on tuesday. he will go home to mandi's house. mom had been sick with sore throat and has not been able to go to the hospital for 2 days, but is excited to get him home tomorrow. he is very anxious also. he misses sabine pass and wants to come home soon. love all. home to bring our travel trailer home on our property to live with lou's dad. god bless paula and lou eldridge fairchild
Hello to all. Just wanted to pass on some information. All faculty and staff are asked to return to work on Thursday, September 25. Hours will be from 9:00 - 3:00. Students are TENTATIVELY scheduled to return to school on October 6 at the regular time. The Health Department will be at school on Thursday, September 25, to administer shots (tetanus, hepatitis A, and something else). Shots will be given to the cleaning crews at the shop starting at 3:00. They will then move to the school cafeteria to administer shots to employees and residents, starting at 4:00, prior to the Town Meeting in the Teaching Theater at 5:00.
The school is perfectly safe...in fact the main building is in the same shape that we left it in prior to Hurricane Ike. The shots are being offered to residents who are working at their home sites. It is not necessary for employees to take the shots, however they are there if you are interested in them. They will ALSO be offering FLU shots....this as well is not mandatory. THANKS!!!!!!
My dad came home from the hospital today and is doing really well. He is anxious to get to Sabine to see the damage. Thanks for all your prayers and we are continuing to pray for everyone in Sabine Pass.
Trying to get a hold of Coach Thib. His house number is disconnected. Wanted to see how his house faired in BC. Anyone have his cell #? Please email it to me or he can call me at 659-6795
I'm friends with Coach Thib and his wife, Ericka. I am trying to get a hold of him to see how his house faired in BC. Please email me his cell # or you can give him mine 659-6795
Neece If you read down the boards posted before, you will read that he did not fair well. Quite a bit of water in his home. Saw him yesterday at the school, he'll be around there on and off I'm sure surveying the damage in both places.
Thanks for the update on Thib. I scrolled and read his comment. I am a coaching buddy of his (worked at deweyville together) and I currently coach at Kirbyville. If you don't have his cell phone I guess I'll try and catch him at the school. Let Thib know my wife and I have a spare bedroom and plenty of space or if anybody else needs a place to stay. Wife's a great cook also.
The house boat has been found! LOl It was found today in the backside of the LAKESIDE neighborhood off Hwy 73 in Port Acres. It can be seen from the levee that leads to the Pump Station. Gabby strikes again, his stuff winds up in the strangest places. It suffered a lot and damage and will probably be scraped.
I am the counselor at Colmesneil High School. We, along with the students at Chester, are conducting a school supply drive to benefit the students at Sabine Pass and High Island. I have been unable to get in contact with anyone to coordinate the delivery of the supplies. I would appreciate if a member of the school administration would contact me in order to set this up. My phone number is 409-837-2225 ext. 123 and my email address is kparker@esc5.net. The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Chester and Colmesneil are with you all.
Made a trip to Sabine Pass today with mom and dad to see Uncle Tommy and Aunt Glenda. The good news is they got electricity while we were there. That is about where the good news ends. It was just tramatic to see the town I grew up in and still love dearly in my heart so destroyed. We went and saw Lee's house (the house dad grew up in with Uncle Tommy and Aunt Betty Jo)and dad was just devastated to see his childhood home destroyed like that. All of the people of Sabine Pass are in our prayers. I know that the strong people of Shark Country will survive and come back bigger and better. Just know that this member of the '86 class will never forget anyone down in Sabine Pass. May God continue to hold of you up and see you through this trial in life.
Yes Vicki it's very sad indeed. I know my father (Gabby Eldridge) is facing the tough decision of demolishing the family home. He refused to take it down after Rita and had just recently finished the repairs. I'm sure most of the people in the community feel the same way about their original homes. My heart goes out to your family.
Great article (although poorly written) about the guys in the Port Arthur News today. That's Monday's edition if you didn't get to see it. The Deslatte's and the Eldridge's riding the waves along with lots of other critters in Taylor's Bayou. I bet they never do that again.
Hello to all. Just wanted to pass on some information. There will be another meeting at the school cafeteria on October 2, at 5:00. The meeting is being hosted by FEMA and SBA. Jennifer Rodgers
Oops, one more thing. We can now remove the word "tentatively" from the announcement about school starting. Students will definitely report back on Monday, October 6. Can't wait to see you all! Jennifer Rodgers
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Hi everyone, this is Lorrie coming to you from Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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If anyone gets any info or pics about our house - or about Sabine, please e-mail them to lorrieseymour@gmail.com.
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in lake charles, got into orange yesterday, house is fine. hope everyone checks in.
I went to Merit/Greenville, Tx. Wayne decided to stay in LaBelle and he has 5 ft. of water downstairs. When I talked to him yesterday morning the water was 6 inches from the downstairs door. Lost cell service for a while and when we were able to finally talk again I found out about the water rise. The good news is that he's safe and can live in the house. Everyone is in my prayers - we've (Sabine Pass) got lots of work ahead of us! Daneen LaBove
I trying to figure out this website. Andy is way ahead of me and I don't like that.
I'm in Dallas, too. Feel so isolated from everyone. Bought a laptop yesterday to catch some local news. My house is OK, no damage at all. My heart goes out to my extended family in Sabine Pass.
Love you all,
Jennifer Rodgers
Have heard lots of rumors about Sabine Pass. Still waiting for actual news. AOL's main page has some hurricane pictures of Sabine Pass....Junior Hanson's house, Coast Guard, alligators...Wish they had more!
Ricky had to report back to Vidor plant this morning. Trinity sent in an 18-wheeler with generators and food.
as soon as anyone hears that it's possible to get into sabine w/o special authorization let me no. I am just sitting here waiting. My house is open for anyone who wants to use it, no power yet, but I'll check it again soon.
Hello! Well my home has minimal damage, need a new roof, but that is nothing compared to the rest of my family!! My two sisters have water in their homes! As well as my two uncles and other friends of mine in Bridge City who also have water in their homes! This is just unbelievable! At least they are all safe! Hope everyone else is doing well. I am staying in Tyler with my husbands sisters, but we lost power yesterday there and now I am in Palestine with my immediate family until power is back up! Talk to you all soon. Kayla White
FYI...just announced on KFDM that the bridge at Rollover Pass is gone.
We are in Leesville, LA. We sustained minimal damage to our home. Tim stayed at the prison during the storm and was able to go back to the house Saturday afternoon. I hope that everyone is o.k.. I plan to go back tomorrow to check on things myself. Kathleen
Hi everyone! This is Cloud, and we are in Austin staying with family. From what I have heard our house in Nederland is good...barely. A huge tree limb barely missed it. I am hearing lots about Sabine...none of it very good. If there is any good news please shine a light in this dark tunnel. I have heard that all our friends are save, and that is a good start!Any word on the school? I have heard rumors, but that's about it.
Ashley Cloud
I think I just figured this out.:)
Quinns are in Arlington, high and dry. Hope everyone is safe and secure.
I just heard from my neighbor today about my house in Bridge City. It got 6 ft of muddy water.
Duyen
Hey yall, It's Mindy Floyd. Mrs. Heid, you are in the same hotel as me, I've seen Devin, Jerry and your dogs, but not you. If I see you, prepare for the biggest hug of your life! Everything is fine at the Floyd house from what I hear. As soon as people are able to come in to Sabine, we will be there asap to help with whatever we can. Anyone else that needs anything, just call us and we are there! My heart goes out to the residents of Bridge City, Orange and most importantly, all of you that I consider my family in Sabine Pass. I love you all. Be safe and I hope to see you all soon. Tough times don't last, tough people do.
Hi, it's Scottie! Marissa and I are safe at my dad's house in Courigan, it's on the other side of Chester. Brad is with his dad and the Floyd family. We are all safe. Travis got in to Sabine yesterday and the news is all bad. My house was knocked off it's blocks. It's sitting on the ground with all it's windows out. So my home is destroyed. From what he said all the houses that were built up off the ground did good and are ok. All the rest were either destroyed or missing. He said the school building where we have our classrooms look good, that was the best news. Sabine Pass, Bridge City, and Orange were all hit hard, so please pray for us all. I love you all and I know some how we will get through this. If you don't know by now, when a disaster, whether it is a loss of life or a loss of town, our amazing little town comes together, along with our family towns around us, and we work together to succeeed in rebuilding our town and our lives!! I'm trying to stay strong and not allow myself to get down. Will write more later. My love to everyone and God Bless us all!
Scottie
Hi Everybody, I am staying at my aunt's house in Mesquite near Dallas with my parents. Our house is okay except for some minimal damage. Missing you all and worried about everybody. Stay in touch and let me know if there is anything I can do to help anyone. Amy Lindsey
Hey everyone! We are safe in LaVernia Tx with Trey's family. We hope to be back soon so we can help rebuild our community. If anyone needs anything don't hesitate to ask. We miss u all and hope to see you soon.
Trey and Izzie
we are in Houston and are okay. Glad to hear that so many are safe and sound.I do not know about our house yet, but things do not look good in Sabine Pass. We have fought back before and will again. Everyone be safe and hope to see you soon.
Becky
Hi everyone this is Tanya Henslee. My family is in milam, Texas, near Hemphill at our camp. We are doing ok but dread seeing what home looks like. I know its not good. My house is in my neighbor's (grandmother's)backyard. I hope to stay in touch but I have to drive a while to get internet service and my battery won't last long. Everyone be safe and I hope to see all of you soon.
It's Cloud again and my husband just got a call that he is due back to work at the plant tomorrow! So,...we will be back in Nederland some time tomorrow. I will be ready to help Sabine in any way that I can, so please give me a call on my cell when you Sabine Passians are able to get in there.
Cloud
Hello, It is Kelli Guice, we are in Deridder, la. My husband went to pleasure island today and took video camera.Could not get into sabine pass. Please keep me updated. Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Hayes, my kids are thinking of you.
THINKING OF YOU ALL! Its Whitehead here! I am in Mansfield (outside of Dallas.) I just wanted everyone to know that I am thinking of you. I know that we will all come back together soon and will do EVERYTHING I can to help anyone and everyone who needs it! Lots and Lots of Love!
Kristan Whitehead
Hey Sabine Pass. This is Walt and Cheryl Fenn in Brookshire, Texas. We are thinking of all of you at this time of crisis. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you from here in Houston. We can bring in supplies-Cory is attending Lamar University. Let us know. Love you all.
Walt and Cheryl Fenn
Hello Everyone, we are in Waco. We started out in Huntsville, but lost electricity. We are looking for hotel rooms that have electricity and are closer to home. If anyone knows of such a place, please let me know. Hope everyone and safe and well. I miss you guys.
Trisha
Hi. This is Jennifer H. We are in Jefferson, Texas. We have power now after a night without it. We bought a new wireless usb adapter so we could be connected to the world. Our house is ok. I am thinking of everyone connected with Sabine Pass and all others affected by Ike. My prayers are wtih everyone, and I am ready to help out in any way I can.
God Bless,
Jennifer
go to kfdm.com, and they have a video of sabine... doesn't show too much, but its at least a little visual of whats there...
Hey Terri Eldridge-Thompson here. We are in Biloxi Miss. Thought we were maybe only going to be gone a few days. Thought we might as well make a trip out of it. Looks like a little longer than we thought. We will begin the search or decision about something closer to home on Thursday.
Most of you know my brother Jerry Eldridge, he took some of my fathers boats and equipment up the channel to protect. They we're only able to get as far as Taylor's Bayou. They lost my dads houseboat and Jerry's fishing boat but thankfully their all ALIVE. I know he has several other people with him. They were going to try to make it into Sabine today to access things. As soon as I hear something I will pass it along. Glad your all safe and my prayers are with you all. Just let us know when you need us to do something Mrs Heid.
Terri
Hey Guys,
Going back in the morning. If anyone needs help when you get back with clean up, call me ASAP! We got lucky and I would love to volunteer my time to whoever needs it. My prayers are with you all. Stay safe.
P.S. Try calling Sheperds Inn in Port Acres. After Rita, they housed Evacuees. They might not be open now but maybe in the near future. My parents live next door and will be going back tomorrow. If all else fails i'll have them find out some info.
Hey, Its Thib. I have gone to Louisiana after leaving from Maurciville after evac. from Bridge City. I left Bridge City about 8pm Friday before the water started to come in the city and really did not take anything with me because I thought I would come back the next day and survey the damage, boy was I wrong. I really dont know what to do, But I have my kids AND THATS ALL I NEED. Coach Anderson has confermed 5-6 feet of water in my house.IF anybody need anything or help please let me know, I will help with whatever you need. Take Care And GOD BLESS. Thib
Hey y'all, it's Amy Lindsey again. My parents and I are going to try to get back into Orange tomorrow to survey damage. If anyone needs anything in the meantime, call my cell.
So sorry Ike came thru. Wife and I currently in Oklahoma & won't be in Beaumont 'til 25th. Kristi Heid has my number. Please contact me if I can help... Miss all you ISD folks.
Jack Trousdale
We are staying with my daughter and her family in Ft. Worth. Our son and his family from the Woodlands are also with us -- there are better reasons for a family reunion! Hope to get back into Beaumont on Wed to check the house. Looks like a real mess in the Pass.
Tom McLeod
Talked to Dad (Gabby) Sunday evening, Jerry and the guys were unable to go into Sabine yesterday since the water was still at least 4ft above the dock and their down to the large push boats. Didn't want to drive over the top of anything and do more damage. Their plan was to use Jerry's smaller boat, but they no longer have that one. They will try today if water recedes enough. They have barges filled with fresh water to clean the saltwater off most of the equipment but they must get there first. It seems like lots of our staff were hit in more than one way, home and work. So sorry for all your losses. I'm thinking of you all.
Those of you that Know Gabby, just now he's chomping at the bit to return to his community to start doing what he can.
Terri
We are heading to Lake Charles and probably won't have any Internet usage. If you need to contact me my cell receives calls and text.
Hello eveyone! I am in Dallas with some of my family but will start back that way soon. We are posting news we receive on the church website and ask for your comments at the "guestbook." God bless us one and all.........Luv ya' Ms. Kitty
I forgot the url www.sabinepassumc.org Thanks for this opportunity to communicate...Ms. Kitty
My heart goes out to everyone in SP! I'll be there to help as soon as possible. In the meantime, I'm waiting for power to be restored at my apartment (which escaped with no damage) and waiting for my jobs to come back online so I can go to work. I love you all and am here to help in any way I can! ~ Kara Danielle
Heey everyone, Its Marissa&&Scottie.
Where heading back to Port Authur,
to stay with Raina and my cousin
Sherri's house. We're all safe and sound. Our house is not liveable!
Hope everybody id safe..heres my cell if anyone needs it 14099604252
Love to all:)
hey ,everbody its olivia and raina saunders we're in courgen it's right outside of lufkin welost power on saturday we are running off of generator we are going back to groves today
lots of love,
olivia
Talked to Jerry at 11:00AM they were at Keith Lake (Jr Hansen's Place) heading in. Houses along the back ridge, the Gray"s (that's Ross Gray 9th grader) house and others along there are gone. Will get more info later.
Dear Sabine Pass residents: I am writing this from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I along with about a dozen others were in Sabine Pass working with Habit for Humanity at Mrs. Heid's mother's house. Kristie--you were gracious enough to show us around the school during our stay. Our entire congregation is praying for all your residents--for their safety and that you will soon be able to return home. From what I've seen and read, your small community has been hardhit and I agonize with you. I know this site is more for connecting your school and neighbors but I wanted to get word to you all that we are praying for you. We currently have a disaster team in our church, Hands on Disaster, that will be travelling to Texas to help with the clean-up and rebuilding process. Wonderful group of people--have been helping us in Cedar Rapids following a June flood. I asked the director to see if he could find anything out about your community. Just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you.
Darla Luchtenburg
230 Broadmore Road SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
ddluchtenburg@yahoo.com
Hello Everyone! from Boo Boo & Pam Quibodeaux. We are at Tiffany's in North Houston! Talked with Patricia Walther She and the kids are north of Lake Charles. Her house is gone - only thing left is the pilings.
According to Gene Cox - They had a 28 foot storm surge out at the parks. All the houses are gone. Sea Rim is gone. The new office at the Federal Reserve is destroyed.
Our house is still there but the water got in. The garage moved to the back of the slab. Time to start over again. We'll be going back as soon as the water goes down enough to drive in. God Bless and take care. Boo & Pam
Hey guys, It's Jessica. Me and Eric are in Columbus, Georgia. We decided to make a visit, which turned out longer than i thought. But it looks like i'll be here for a while, trying to save money. My mom's house is destroyed, my future trailer is gone, we lost Eric's truck, the hall where i was to be married is no longer there; Luckily my grandma's house is fine, which is a relief because i had left lots of wedding stuff because i had no room to take it with me (sigh) but my prayers are with everyone. Keep in touch guys.I hope to get closer to home soon.
-Jessica Almond
Ready for some good news....the school didn't take in any storm surge and the roof didn't leak.
Not so good news for the gym, auditorium, bus barn, or sport complex.
But, Sabine Pass came back strong after Rita and will come back even stronger after Ike!
My prayers continue to be with all residents of Sabine Pass.
My parents and I came back to Orange today to check out our damage and discovered that our electricity is back on! We have some minor wind damage, and it looks like some water blew in, but it doesn't seem too bad. We have to head back to the Dallas area tomorrow to get our stuff, but will then be back in Orange--so I will be available at that point to help with clean up efforts. I'll be back in touch soon! A. Lindsey
Hey its the defrancis's. We are in Sulphur louisiana and are house is fine. I was just wondering what happened to the shop, band room, theater, athletics complex,and the gym.
bates! it's Jacob, u should have given me the s.s. study stuff before we left it's boring here
Hey guys it's Randa. I just came to Austin (Monday afternoon) wanting AC and a hair dryer. We stayed in Beaumont during Ike. We were blessed and did not have much damage. I am so sad to hear about the state of Sabine Pass and Bridge City (I am just now getting to see pictures). I am thinking and praying for everyone. Love you all. Please let me know if I can do anything.
Randa:-)
McCarthy here: Me, Lexie, and Xander are safe in Austin. We had little or no home damage. I may or may not be avilable in the next week or so, we had a death in the family and are trying to figure out if we can get to Jennings, LA for the funeral.
I don't know what else to say. It's slightly beyond horrible.
When I head down (maybe late this week), I'll post and whatever you guys need, I'll bring it.
Love you guys, Kevin
sorry to hear that mr. mcarthy
jacob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uErXxAGZ9Cs . check it out.
rodney peggy jennie cory at pennys in MS, jill at school in san marcos- know news for many is not good and pray that we will all be able to come together and once again rise above this devastation, just want to come "home".
Peggy Lee
Hey Everyone! It's Singleton. I am in Hammond, Louisiana. I have just started getting info from our area and I am so sorry to hear of everyone's loss. I hope to return home soon and help where I can. To ALL my friends of Sabine Pass my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless and stay strong! That's is what I admire so much about this great community!---Anne Singleton
Jerry and several of the guys were in Sabine most of the day yesterday. Jerry's home received about 5 ft of water but not structure damage like Rita, Gabby's home received about 3 feet of water, Virginia's home (very close to school) seems to be damaged the most. Only a few feet of water but looks like it's off it's blocks and walls are buckling. Further out on beach road toward Jennings Eldridge's looks like only a few inches of water in their place there. I guess they did a little better out that way.
Gabby seems to believe that possibly the large ditch that runs behind Sabine (behind Almonds place) could be clogged with debris that might be holding in water. He's planning to have that cleared as soon as possible. He is busy planning and thinking of ways to get this community back on it's feet. Thinking of you all and missing MY HOME.
Terri Eldridge-Thompson
Kevin & Kaccy are in Murray Ky we have no lights here thanks to ike. we are just waiting till we get word its ok to go home.
Hey everyone, it's Tracie Billeaud. We are all safe and Lance is at home working. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I have seen how strong you all are and I know you will bounce back somehow. Love and miss you all!
Tracie
this is kelli guice again, my email is kelliguice@aol.com,i know we are new to the area , but we fell in love with the school and all the people involved in it.
we have our "home, home"(as my 4 year old calls it) in deridder, so we are blessed to have a place to come back to. there are lights and water and the school here is open.
pleas let me know how ya'll are doing,and if there is anything we can do. we will be coming to port arthur this week, if any one needs supplies of any sort just let us know.
please be safe!
kelli, kara, and kelsi guice
Becky, Nicole and I are at Six Mile at Toledo Bend. Nicole does not want to go to any other school but Sabine. May be a while. If anyone wants to contact us my e-mail is mike@mikedolan.net. Good luck and best wishes to all and don't waste too much focus on what has happened, focus on what you are going to do now. Mike Dolan
Entergy says that the Sabine Pass substation was severely damaged and will take at least a month to restore power.
Kristi, Mr. Nash, I guess you guys need to start thinking of alternate school locations.
This article link has restoration dates for the rest of the area as well.
http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/local/Entergy_sets_Oct_6_goal_for_power_restoration.html
Crud, one more time
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It's been a while since basic HTML.
this is coach martin we are fine we have minimal damage to house everything seems fine in my neighborhood. Very sorry to all in sabine. If I can help in any way, please let me know. I have talked to several girls and all seem fine. Ready to help!!
Melissa Martin
Hello all! This is Whitehead posting for Christel Picou. The Picou clan is still in Florida and will be flying back into Houston on Saturday. Their house does not appear to have any damage---there are alot of limbs down but they didnt touch the home or Paytlee's beloved playhouse. Christel says her thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. As soon as she is back in Texas she will be ready to help with anything that is needed.
With lots and lots of love,
Christel Picou
KH wanted me to let everyone know that the main school appears to have received minimal damage. This is just preliminary info., but if anyone asks the school will reopen and there is no need to enroll students in another school. I am hoping we will actually be back before we were with Rita, but even if were not we know that we will be back. Hope everyone is getting on the road to putting things back together. Always here to help.
Hey every one! Your grades will be due when I get back!!!!
Well, we are all fine. Cooking all defrosted foods. Fishing, etc.
Our house is a skeleton, a wash, insulation is blowing in the wind. We are at Six Mile, Tx. at Toledo bend. We are behind Sportsmans & Pasty's Beauty Shop. Drop in to see us if you are this way, we have lots to eat! The Plauche's house is off its blocks. Mom' house, the patio doors blew in, bedroom wall is a door now, and is inhabited by snakes. Stay in touch. I miss ya'll. GO SHARKS!
hello from beaumont. went to the house today, and could see from one end of it to the other. the walls are a LITTLE sparse. Grandma Lou's house looks the same. thank God we are all safe, and look forward to moving back - even if it is a tent!!! luv ya all - see ya soon - paula, mike & allie teller
I see all the comments from all our extended families in all these awesome places where once fun was had.
Same here, nice hotel, pool, great food and it's just all hard to enjoy somehow, you just wanna go home. We're here until Thursday, not sure after that. We've tired to find things closer to home, no such luck. We have had family members in Houston who are offering, they have power and extra rooms. But also DOGS and my guys have allergies, so still no luck. I guess we'll go home and sweat. I'm sure many of you wish you could do that.
Were ready to help when you are.
Terri, Tim and Connor
Just had to post this funny. Found out just this evening that Hwy 73 is blocked by two of the company's 250 ft. BARGES that somehow managed to find their way to Hwy 73 and are laying across the hwy covering both lanes. Highway department wanted them to remove them in four hours or they would confiscate them.
All they could say was "Congratulations you are now in the BARGE business".
I am heading back home to Orange tomorrow--hopefully for good this time. My house has power now, so my parents and I can get back and start on repairs. Please let me know if anyone needs supplies; I will do my best to get them there. Today HEB in Orange was open, but had no refrigerated or frozen food; hopefully that will change soon, now that most of north Orange and Little Cypress are having power restored. Internet access was hit and miss when I was in Orange yesterday, and it's hard to get phone calls to go through--but texting seems to be working pretty consistently, so that's probably the best way to reach me. As I said earlier, I am available to help if anybody needs me. Take care, everybody! A. Lindsey
Still sitting here waiting for power in south county... sigh.
Duyen, can you give me and Lexie a call whenever you can. Lexie is worried about Linnis and Frania.
409-963-6723
Kevin
Hey everyone.
Its Shannon, speaking for the Griffith Family.
We're home, using a generator.
Our house is fine.
I'm ready to go back to school A.S.A.P !!!
When we are allowedinto sabine, let me know,
My family would love to help in any way possible!!!
Sabine Pass is in our prayers!
-Shannon Griffith.
Hi everyone,
This is Mandi Eldridge Wass. My parents, Doris & Jennings Eldridge evacuated to my house for the storm. On Monday morning we rushed my dad to the Emergency room in Brenham. He was having chest tightness and couldn't breathe. He was transferred to St. Joseph's in Bryan/College Station. They found blockage in his heart and is scheduled for a heart cath today. If they can put in Stints they will go ahead and do that today. Otherwise they will schedule a bypass. Please keep him in your prayers.
We spoke to the Ballard family yesterday and they are safe in Katy with their son.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone effected by Ike.
God Bless!
Jerry and some crew have gotten the boats down into Sabine and are able to travel around checking on things. If you haven't heard any news about your place or have questions about someone else's home let me know and I'll ask him to go by. I'm sure a lot of people have been in contact with him and it sounds like most have been able to get in to check things out.
Kay, I'm so sorry about your families homes, glad your safe at the lake. Teller family sorry to hear that you had losses again. I think most will be forced to build higher this time. I know Jerry is considering that this time himself.
And Dad is considering a modular home for now.
Thinking of you all, Terri, Tim and Connor
Ty Thomas family. God has kept is ALL thru another event. Prayers are with everyone who has been displaced & have loses! We are in New Orleans and hope to see Sabine, Bridge City & ALL making a stron comeback soon! Ty,Cecil, & Pam Thomas
Carla Bossley here. Darrell, Amanda, Sarah & I are in Bee Branch Arkansas @ my parents. Don't exactly know what to say muchless do but know we are safe. Haley stayed w/her God parents somewhere near Houston and is okay also. The Walther Family is in Moss Bluff, LA. Karessa Pinell and boys are up here w/us as is Jennifer & Nick Gensler (No power in Kirbyville unitl yesterday) Thinking of everyone as we struggle to overcome mother nature again...
We are in San Augustine right now. As soon as power is back we will be in Nederland, The backridge looks bad. Our house is leaning but still in tack with about a foot of water. Hopefully Tommy can stand it up straight again. Just have to wait and see. I know we are all basically in the same boat. We will get through it with Gods help. Take care and God Bless everyone. Terry and Tommy Peltier
Just received results from Dad's heart cath and three major arteries have 90% blockage. We are waiting for the heart surgeon to come and talk to us about scheduling a triple bypass for tomorrow morning. We will keep you posted.
Hello this is Richard Cox, my mother and father deborah and gene cox and layne cox or fine. we are in beaumont at my grandmothers house. we've been in to sabine pass and searim a few times and it is devistated. we have nothing left. we have no house at all anymore. all our things we charished for years are gone. we have pretty much no clothes left except the clothes on our back. If anyone needs to contact deborah or gene cox you can reach them at (409)866-4860. Sorry for everyones losses. Take Care And GOD BLESS!!!
SPS Family, please keep Kristan Whitehead in your thoughts and prayers. She had a seizure last night and was rushed to the hospital. She is doing better today--I heard from her earlier--and is hoping to be released tomorrow. I believe she is still in the Arlington area.
I'm back home in Orange. Someone please let me know when Sabine Pass is accessible.
this is Drew
and i just wanna say i luv everybody!!
Hi to all, this is Kathie and Craig VanBaarle, our children Amanda, C.J. and Thomas went to school in Sabine Pass ISD, 1990 to 1995. We hope everyone is safe and ok. I've been in contact with Pam and BooBoo and we have seen pictures and video's of the damage!!! We will keep everyone in our prayers. Love to all Kathie
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Sorry this is so long but you should be able to go directly to the pics Tiffany took in Sabine Passs yesterday. Just copy and paste. Have sent it out by e-mail to addresses I had. Pam Quibodeaux
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Hey everyone it's Melissa Adair. I've been looking at the SP devastation online. My heart goes out to you all. I've spoken to Kristi a couple of times and offered my home to anyone in need. The offer still stands. My home is yours if you need it. I know how expensive evacuations can be... I love you all. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING we can do to help! My family, except those from Bridge city and Orange, came out okay. Lots of love!
Melissa, Danny, Lil Dan, and Raygan
940-433-2221
Hey Sabine Pass gang--Sandra Erickson here. We're fine--my kids and I are located at a nice hotel in Grapevine. My husband, Cary, had to stay home because he is on the Jefferson County Emergency Management Team. According to him, our home received minimal damages--some siding damage, fence down etc. My stepson, Josh, didn't fare as well. He just bought a home in Bridge City and moved in 2 weeks ago. He received 4 feet of water in his house and doesn't believe that his flood insurance was even in effect yet. Also my mom's cabin at Crystal Beach was a total loss with only a slab left. She had just finished remodeling the entire cabin and had barely gotten to enjoy it. We have been very depressed because this is where we have spent summer holidays and vacations for the past 22 years. I was heartsick to hear about the devastation at Sabine Pass. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Let me know what we can do and when we can do it. Love,
Sandra E.
I have power at my place in Orange. I f anyone wants to set up camp closer to their place they are welcome. I'm hearing positive things on Sabine Pass, a lot of work, but I think we have a lot of people ready to do it. Take care everyone. Thinking about you.
Hello everyone, we are still good. Went to Bridge City yesterday and all I can say is our prays are unending for everyone. We are planning to go to Sabine Pass tomorrow (Friday) to look at all my family's homes and pick up what is left to come back to camp and wash and set up storage. I'm hoping I can see some of your faces that I love and miss so much. We have a emty lot here if anyone needs to store a boat etc., we put our cars on it for protection through the winds and they did fine. We have washer/dryer large bathroom if you need. We are 5 miles from a Brookshire Bros. There is a fishermans motel here with rooms for $35.00 a night if you need to get closer for a while or you could sleep on an air mattress with us. We are all good and healthy and saying prayers daily.
Justin's house is fine in Groves. Waiting on electricity only. His dog was bitten by a snake when they were in Sabine, but she is doing wonderful now. It is great to see all of your blogs, keep them coming as it feels great to hear from you all. LOL, prays and XOXOXO to you all. Nurse Kay
I finally have electricity in Houston. No damage to my apartment. I'm back to work (and making an attempt to be back to normal.) I'll be in Sabine for cleanup as soon as I can be, and as soon as Mom and Dad are ready to move forward with their stuff. If there's any way I can help anyone from here, don't hesitate to ask!
Mandi, please keep us updated on your dad! And give him our love.
~Kara
Jennings Eldridge came through the Bypass OK today. All went well and he is in recovery now. It ended up being a Quad. Good thing he was up there with the girls and not down here. It was a good time to take care of this issue. Just like Gabby he was edger to get down to Sabine and get busy fixing things.
I think we are heading home tomorrow, power or not, can't really enjoy it here anyway. I want to be home with power so Dad can come stay close by and get into Sabine everyday to do what he needs to. It's driving him crazy being away, but with his pacemaker he must be where power is so that he can be monitored by phone at night.
I hear that the inside of the school looks like is was when we left, I'm glad.
Thinking of you all, Terri Thompson
Hey Sabine Pass!
Greetings from the Albright family! We are in Johnson City, about 30 miles south of Austin and right now my parents are on Pleasure Island assessing the damage done to our house(this is Kaitlin's older sister Kristen, btw). So far, it appears that a sea/land container combined with the water from the lake took out most of our garage and sent water up to the middle part of the deck. It reached the ceiling in the garage, so there is some damage to the subflooring inside our house. A heat vent blew off on one side of the roof so there is a minor hole in the corner of the living room. We have a boxcar (!!!) at the edge of our property and the water from the lake still hasn't receded all the way back to the lake yet. There is still a bit more in the yard. Also, our electricity pole in front of our house looks like a pretzel, so we have to wait for that to be fixed too.
The damage to our house is inconsequential to the fact that we were able to get out in time (we almost got stuck on the island!) and that we are together as a family now. Our prayers are with the residents of Sabine Pass and holler if you need anything!
We have room if anyone needs a place to stay. I feel that we will have elec maybe tom. so I will be there to help with cleanup and whatever possible. please feel free to call me anytime at 409-626-1283. We really have plenty of room at our house and have a garage apt. so keep us in mind. see some of you tomorrow. hope everyone is well
Melissa & Lexi Martin
hey Katilyn hope you are doing all ur stretches and exercises that we do in PE. I know that u are doing fine as we are, but keep moving around and stay active. we will be seeing each other soon.
Coach Martin
hey Katilyn hope you are doing all ur stretches and exercises that we do in PE. I know that u are doing fine as we are, but keep moving around and stay active. we will be seeing each other soon.
Coach Martin
I have created a site www.sabinepassafterike.shutterfly.com. I am posting pics I shot on Tuesday Sept 16th. Please feel free to add you pics and share so we can all keep in touch.
God's Grace to all. Amanda Seymour
This is an awesome arial view of the coast. You can zoom in pretty close. Pam Q
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/ike/IKE0000.HTM
Hello everyone, this is Mrs. Rodriguez. I hope everyone is doing fine. My family and I are okay, we're still in Tyler, and planning on going back to town in about a week or so. Our house is okay, but I am so sorry for everones losses. If there is anything I can do for anyone please let me know. You all, are in my prayers. Hope to see everyone soon.
Love, Alicia Rodriguez.
Hey just got a call. POWER is on in Mid-County. So if you have friends and family there you might be able to get closer. We're headed home today
Terri
Hello Sabine Pass! Erin Molloy Davenport here. I have been thinking of all of you and praying for your homes and safety. Asa Moody and family are safe and sound. He got a foot or so of water in the house which we never thought possible. Can't believe the water was that high! If there is anything I can do to help please post it here. I love and miss all of you! Stay safe and know your Sabine family will always take care of you.
Mandi - Glad that your Dad's surgery went well and that he is ok! Like this wasn't stressful enough. Prayers are with you!
I just talked to Priscilla Valastro our postmaster and as of now she is in the Walden road postoffice and anyone who needs to can pick up there mail there. Go into the main lobby and she should have a place for Sabine Pass to get mail. Take care everyone. Terry Peltier
Hey guys, Its Leigh, Jennifer Olsen's niece, from FL. We are trying to get as much help out there for you guys. My family is planning a trip out there October 3-6th. We are bringing as much as we can gather from florida. If it is no too much trouble, could anyone who reads this shoot me an email and give me a heads up on items that are immediately needed. My husband Lynn has posted an email thru work and we are getting a lot of responses. We will try to bring gas, food, clothing, blankets, and anything that is donated to us. We will also be recieving money, checks and gift certificates for those of you who have lost everything. Like my family, I know most of you lost it all and I want to do anything I can to help you guys thru this tough time. You can contact me by phone (850)291-1810 / (850)393-1009, email chrstnmarra@netscape.net, or just call little Sarah Olsen and she can relay anything to me.
I hope you all are ok, miss and love you all and please let me know what you need!!!!!
My heart goes out to all of you in Sabine Pass. Being a Shark Alumni it hurts to see the devastation that everyone is going through. My prayers are with each of you as you begin to rebuild as I know you will. The family of Sabine Pass will not be torn apart now or ever.
There will be a Site-Based Meeting in the Teaching Theater on Tuesday the 23rd at 1pm. All members should try and attend if possible. We will be discussing return dates for the staff and students. Looks like we should be back sooner than we were with Rita. The main school looks great, a/c already on and the generator is going strong. There should be water restored this weekend.
Hi Everyone!
We've been in and out of Sabine Pass everyday since the hurricane. The people are cleaning up around the school very fast. My two older sons Tray and Richard have now become Alligator wrestlers! They got one at the girls locker room yesterday. Gene had to kill one at the softball complex two days ago. He's been told to kill any on site that pose a threat to workers or citizens. He hated to do that because he usually catches them and releases them at the marsh at Sea Rim. He took me Wednesday to see our house. I had a good cry. It just wasn't the same as the pictures he showed me. He had to kill three more alligators at our house, 10ft,9ft,and a 7ft. He had tears in his eyes after he did this. He called dish network to cancel our services and they want our cable box's back!!!! He told them they were in the Marsh under water. Well wednesday he walked over something in the water and found two cable box's!!! Needless to say, he WILL be senting them back to Dish Network mud and all!!! I'll get Richard to send pictures of our house and Sea Rim later. By the way we are having Church services behind the Methodist church sunday at 9am, so everyone is invited!!!
Love to all,
We're praying for EVERYONE!!!
Gene and Debbie Cox
Hi Everyone!
We've been in and out of Sabine Pass everyday since the hurricane. The people are cleaning up around the school very fast. My two older sons Tray and Richard have now become Alligator wrestlers! They got one at the girls locker room yesterday. Gene had to kill one at the softball complex two days ago. He's been told to kill any on site that pose a threat to workers or citizens. He hated to do that because he usually catches them and releases them at the marsh at Sea Rim. He took me Wednesday to see our house. I had a good cry. It just wasn't the same as the pictures he showed me. He had to kill three more alligators at our house, 10ft,9ft,and a 7ft. He had tears in his eyes after he did this. He called dish network to cancel our services and they want our cable box's back!!!! He told them they were in the Marsh under water. Well wednesday he walked over something in the water and found two cable box's!!! Needless to say, he WILL be senting them back to Dish Network mud and all!!! I'll get Richard to send pictures of our house and Sea Rim later. By the way we are having Church services behind the Methodist church sunday at 9am, so everyone is invited!!!
Love to all,
We're praying for EVERYONE!!!
Gene and Debbie Cox
ATTENTION ALL SABINE PASS STUDENTS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS!!!!
There seems to be a rumor going around that Sabine Pass School will not be taking transfers anymore! This is NOT TRUE!!! We will be up and running as soon as possible and ALL students will be welcome back! The cleanup is going well. Please continue to log on to the website for updates about when school will start! We cant wait to see all of our Sabine Pass Sharks SOON!!!!
With Love,
THE SABINE PASS CREW
HEY I'VE CHECKED IT OUT MYSELF AND IT"S 100% TRUE & AWESOME.
Soak muddy wet clothes overnight in GAIN & BORAX and then wash. Clothes look like new. My friend did it for her friends in Bridge City, I was skeptical so I went to see for myself. Clothes look like new, not faded or anything. Give it a try.
Went to our camp in Colmesneil to meet up with our daughters (and whoever they felt like inviting) on Thurs., then we traveled to Palestine where we stayed with my sister until Monday. Yes, Ike's eye passed directly over us, but it was no big deal. At least I had Internet while I was there.
Lane had to return to Motiva on Monday, so I brought him back to Groves and cleaned out my fridge and checked out the damage. Our damage is minor compared to the flooding damage of Lane's parent's and brother's houses in Bridge City.
Lane is busy at Motiva trying to get us Shell gasoline flowing again. Wish him luck! He and his folks are working 16 - 18 hour days.
After I dropped Lane off, I went to Chester to a campground Monday through Wednesday.
My daughters went to their respective apartments when they got electricity in Beaumont on Tuesday.
I came home Thursday. We got power this morning(Saturday) and cable sometime this afternoon. YEA!!! :)
Howlett
Visit to Sabine Pass
Andrew and I visited SP today. It's obvious that a massive flood plus a strong wind hit the area. Some of the debris is strangely up high in the grasses- I guess it's from the surge being so high. There is a strong fish-like stench in some areas, but not in others. (I've been told it's the same in Bridge City.)
There is no post office trailer any longer. I noticed the post-office boxes laying in the ditches by the side of the road. There is black mud everywhere!
Due to the mud, some of the water has not receded, so some streets are still flooded.
Ike's Gifts to Sabine Pass
Ike shared a couple of "fun" gifts with Sabine Pass. We got a huge cool crumpled tank in the front lawn of the school.
I was cautioned that there are still snakes moving around, so I didn't really try to get out of the van much. Imagine! :)
I also was cautioned about downed power lines. And there were many.
Lastly, I didn't need to be cautioned about gators - because as I was driving down 87, I saw a log walking across the road. Okay, it was a gator, but I was driving slowly, and "he" was being very still at the time. I stopped, snapped a picture of the diva, and allowed him to move on across the highway.
The State of Sabine Pass
Mr. Nash has a huge tree in the middle of his house! The Heids' (Kristi and Jerry's) home has once again been virtually destroyed, not only by wind, but by water this time. Mrs. Heids' sister's home was condemned. She was not even able to get anything out of her home - it was too unstable for her to enter it.
I heard that initially Mrs. Seymour thought her home was okay, but now she is having some problems with the dirt under her home eroding due to the water, which may have caused her floor to buckle.
Most homes are heavily damaged, if not totally destroyed. The only homes that look practically untouched are the stilt homes. Someone said there are 10 good structures standing.
Daycare called today - they start back on Monday, so I will now be available to help out since Andrew will be going to his preschool.
My husband's brother in Bridge City got about 2 feet of water in his house and my in-laws just off Cow Bayou in Bridge City got about 4 1/2 feet of water in their house.
TTFN
Howlett
Mike Dolan checking in again. We made one trip to Sabine and the only thing my house needs is a bulldozer. I found my blue container box in the school driveway. It has a lot of our stuff we salvaged after Rita. I did not look in it but it is probably junk. If someone has a tractor please drag it across the road into my yard, Thanks.
Mike Dolan
my husband got call to go back to total, does anyone know of place to rent?
kelliguice@aol.com
Hello everyone. Report live AND WITH ELECTRICITY from Nederland. I've made a couple of trips to Sabine Pass and it just breaks my heart to see all the devastation. Rita was bad, but Ike was worse!
We will try to start setting up the distribution center tomorrow (Monday). There were workers at school yesterday getting the shop area cleaned out and ready for the supplies that will be coming in shortly. All help is appreciated. If you plan to come, please bring boots and gloves to wear. There is still a lot of mud everywhere. I've only seen one alligator and have not seen any snakes. But, I know that they're there. Ice and water are being delivered, but you might want to bring your own ice chest and drinks. The Salvation Army is delivering lunch, not sure about supper.
Any word on how Kristan Whitehead is doing?
Hey its Whitehead here!!! I am doing great---I have been back in town since yesterday and have been super busy cleaning the yard and getting things back in shape!!!! Now I am ready to get to work in Sabine Pass!
Hey Linnis & Duyen
I keep getting strange text messages from your phone and I've tried callings several times but have been unable to get through. Either Fronia is playing with your phone Linnis or your # has changed. Either way give us a call and let us know your OK and if we can help in any way.
Terri, Tim & Connor
MEETING WITH DON ATWELL WITH THE SHAW GROUP (PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF BUILDING HOUSES IN SABINE PASS)
THURSDAY September 25, 2008,
5 P.M. SABINE PASS SCHOOL TEACHING THEATER.
Hello,
Nurse Kay here. I miss you all!!
We are all fine. The Plauches are with us at Six Mile and doing good.
We will be in Sabine Pass for the next 2 days hope to see some of you!
hey, everyone, paula and lou fairchild with his dad, and we are ok. at 6 mile toledo lake now with david and kay peltier, curtis and leslie eldridge, maureen and lane plauche, jeanette labove, and friends from little chenier, la. we are fine. jennings eldridge, my dad, is doing fine and is planning to be discharged from the hospital in bryan on tuesday. he will go home to mandi's house. mom had been sick with sore throat and has not been able to go to the hospital for 2 days, but is excited to get him home tomorrow. he is very anxious also. he misses sabine pass and wants to come home soon. love all. home to bring our travel trailer home on our property to live with lou's dad. god bless paula and lou eldridge fairchild
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Hey has anyone heard from Thomas Williams or Cole Williams?
Hello to all. Just wanted to pass on some information.
All faculty and staff are asked to return to work on Thursday, September 25. Hours will be from 9:00 - 3:00.
Students are TENTATIVELY scheduled to return to school on October 6 at the regular time.
The Health Department will be at school on Thursday, September 25, to administer shots (tetanus, hepatitis A, and something else). Shots will be given to the cleaning crews at the shop starting at 3:00. They will then move to the school cafeteria to administer shots to employees and residents, starting at 4:00, prior to the Town Meeting in the Teaching Theater at 5:00.
So the conditions are so bad that we have to have shots to go back to work?
I won't be back Thursday, but I will try to be in on Friday.
The school is perfectly safe...in fact the main building is in the same shape that we left it in prior to Hurricane Ike. The shots are being offered to residents who are working at their home sites. It is not necessary for employees to take the shots, however they are there if you are interested in them. They will ALSO be offering FLU shots....this as well is not mandatory. THANKS!!!!!!
My dad came home from the hospital today and is doing really well. He is anxious to get to Sabine to see the damage. Thanks for all your prayers and we are continuing to pray for everyone in Sabine Pass.
Trying to get a hold of Coach Thib. His house number is disconnected. Wanted to see how his house faired in BC. Anyone have his cell #? Please email it to me or he can call me at 659-6795
I'm friends with Coach Thib and his wife, Ericka. I am trying to get a hold of him to see how his house faired in BC. Please email me his cell # or you can give him mine 659-6795
Thanks!
Greg Neece
Neece
If you read down the boards posted before, you will read that he did not fair well. Quite a bit of water in his home. Saw him yesterday at the school, he'll be around there on and off I'm sure surveying the damage in both places.
Terri
Thanks for the update on Thib. I scrolled and read his comment. I am a coaching buddy of his (worked at deweyville together) and I currently coach at Kirbyville. If you don't have his cell phone I guess I'll try and catch him at the school. Let Thib know my wife and I have a spare bedroom and plenty of space or if anybody else needs a place to stay. Wife's a great cook also.
Is our scheduled day to return still Thursday. I know at meeting time this was tentative?
I'm sure a few are wondering.
Terri
Hey to all. Teachers will report at 9:00am on Thursday. Please park in the student parking lot.
To all Sabine Pass Students your return date will be October 6.
I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you.
Sabine Pass Distance Learning students will be able to report for college classes Thursday at
SPISD.
Stay safe and God Bless!
Kristi Heid
The house boat has been found! LOl
It was found today in the backside of the LAKESIDE neighborhood off Hwy 73 in Port Acres. It can be seen from the levee that leads to the Pump Station. Gabby strikes again, his stuff winds up in the strangest places. It suffered a lot and damage and will probably be scraped.
Terri
I am the counselor at Colmesneil High School. We, along with the students at Chester, are conducting a school supply drive to benefit the students at Sabine Pass and High Island. I have been unable to get in contact with anyone to coordinate the delivery of the supplies. I would appreciate if a member of the school administration would contact me in order to set this up. My phone number is 409-837-2225 ext. 123 and my email address is kparker@esc5.net. The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Chester and Colmesneil are with you all.
Kim Parker
Made a trip to Sabine Pass today with mom and dad to see Uncle Tommy and Aunt Glenda. The good news is they got electricity while we were there. That is about where the good news ends. It was just tramatic to see the town I grew up in and still love dearly in my heart so destroyed. We went and saw Lee's house (the house dad grew up in with Uncle Tommy and Aunt Betty Jo)and dad was just devastated to see his childhood home destroyed like that. All of the people of Sabine Pass are in our prayers. I know that the strong people of Shark Country will survive and come back bigger and better. Just know that this member of the '86 class will never forget anyone down in Sabine Pass. May God continue to hold of you up and see you through this trial in life.
Yes Vicki it's very sad indeed. I know my father (Gabby Eldridge) is facing the tough decision of demolishing the family home. He refused to take it down after Rita and had just recently finished the repairs. I'm sure most of the people in the community feel the same way about their original homes. My heart goes out to your family.
Terri Eldridge Thompson
Great article (although poorly written) about the guys in the Port Arthur News today. That's Monday's edition if you didn't get to see it. The Deslatte's and the Eldridge's riding the waves along with lots of other critters in Taylor's Bayou. I bet they never do that again.
Terri
Hello to all. Just wanted to pass on some information. There will be another meeting at the school cafeteria on October 2, at 5:00. The meeting is being hosted by FEMA and SBA.
Jennifer Rodgers
Oops, one more thing. We can now remove the word "tentatively" from the announcement about school starting. Students will definitely report back on Monday, October 6. Can't wait to see you all!
Jennifer Rodgers
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