Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Life Skills teacher Terrie Parker got a big surprise recently. Victoria Crossan, who just finished tenth grade, delivered a $50 check for LCM’s Team Force, which is the name under which the Life Skills students participate in Special Olympics events. According to Parker, “LCM Team Force would like to give a big shout out and thank you to Victoria Crossan. Victoria participated in the Graduate For Mas program through Taco Bell by answering the question, ‘If given $50, what would you do to make your community smile?’ Her winning answer was to donate it to … [Read more...] about Life Skills Gets Surprise
BC Takes House Down
Bridge City is going to take action on the request of a couple that spoke to the City Council this week. Bob and Marie Bonnin said the house next door to their home in the 2300 block of Beverly has been condemned for seven years since Hurricane Ike and has weeds head high in the yard which poses a hazard for their grandchildren playing in their yard from rodents and other creatures. They pointed out that the structure has not been occupied since Ike except by a transient and occasionally boys that go inside to smoke. The Bonnins said they are afraid if the structure at 2345 Beverly caught fire … [Read more...] about BC Takes House Down
LCM Students Pass
Three Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School students who took the Microsoft Office Word 2013 certification test passed and will receive their MS Word 2013 Certification. Malisa Vincent, Tyler Ridgaway and Tyler Wolfford are the first Information Technology Academy students in the Career and Technology Department to take the test. During the upcoming fall semester, these students can begin working on another of Microsoft’s Office Suite applications, including Excel, Powerpoint and Access. Jill Sciarilla is the Business and Technology, Family and Consumer Science instructor for this program. … [Read more...] about LCM Students Pass
Movie Shot in Orange
June 15, 2015 The Old Orange Historic District on a sunny Saturday morning looked like a step back more than 70 years. A woman wearing white gloves and a hat walked with her son carrying a paper sack of groceries. A shiny green 1930s pickup truck was parked on the street under the old oaks. But it wasn't a time warp. More than 30 people hurried around placing photography screens and microphones, Thick cables crossed the yard of the house known as Meadows Oaks on Seventh Street and Cypress Avenue. The producers of the independent film "The Example" used the house for the set of the short … [Read more...] about Movie Shot in Orange
Commissioner’s Vote
Commissioners Court voted for the third time in two weeks whether to change the health insurance for retirees over the age of 65 from Blue Cross Blue Shield to County Choice Silver Plan offered by Texas Association of Counties (TAC). Monday’s vote was split 3 to 2 in favor of changing to TAC’s Count Choice Silver Plan which was said would save the county over $219,000. County Judge Brint Carlton said the vote last week was only temporary and gave his reason for seeking another vote of the commissioners Monday. Carlton said that the vote on June 8 was done because the court believed the … [Read more...] about Commissioner’s Vote
My Story – By Aaron Rose
So now that I've had time to readjust, read as many of the posts as I could, and just generally gather my thoughts, I'm going to try to explain what happened. I... know many people have asked, so I figured this would be the best way to do it. Tuesday afternoon, my brother and I went kayaking. That wasn't the first time I'd been, and we were both pretty comfortable with it. We went out close to the reef, fairly far. After, we headed back and went about the rest of our day. Wednesday, during dinner, Nathan felt sick so I walked him back to the room. I made sure he was good, then I noticed the … [Read more...] about My Story – By Aaron Rose
Scholarships Awarded
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Cecilia, held its June Dinner to honor three local youths. Scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors, Morgan Worthy and Will Hughes (left). Recipients were selected on the basis of academic achievement, community and church service, and character. Morgan is a graduate of Orangefield High School, was 14th in her class, a member of the National Honor Society, and named All-Scholastic Athlete for maintaining her scholastic average while participating in several varsity sports. She served as an Altar Server, Lector, and Eucharistic … [Read more...] about Scholarships Awarded
BC Cheer Succeeds
The Bridge City High School cheerleaders attended NCA Cheer Camp June 7-10 at Moody Gardens- Galveston. The Varsity squad comprised of Ashton Bonin, Kayleigh Collier, Carlee Dearing, Shelby Dishon, Bailey Dishon, Abby Faulk, Alyssa Fukuda, Hope Hill, Elizabeth Roy, Kasey Self, Kayla Self, Kelsey Smith, Baili Thibodaux, Maddie Thibodeaux, Taylor Trevino, and Delaney Voegli received 1 excellent ribbon and 5 superior ribbons in evaluations, the Tumbling Award, Herkie Team Award, SAFE Stunt Award, Motion Award, a bid to Nationals, and a Spirit Stick every day of camp. The entire squad was … [Read more...] about BC Cheer Succeeds
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licenses Issued By The Office of Brandy Robertson, Orange County Clerk For the Week of June 8, 2015 through June 12, 2015. Justin W. Babcock and Amy B. Chen, Jeffrey A. Sanchez and Morgan A. Hargrave, Lanny D. Harrison and Gina M. Collins, Jared B. Landry and Stephanie N. Brown, Michael L. Nelson and Shyanne N. Compton, Richard L. LeBlanc and Sandra K. Darby, Cecil C. Henson and Myrtis M. Ricks, Paul L. Ardoin and Sandra L. Michon, Timothy A. Mengler and JoAnna N. Bradshaw, Scott R. Hagood and Candace R. Stanley, James B. Cook and Shauni C. Cargill, Kristopher J. Smith and Courtney L. … [Read more...] about Marriage Licenses
Trustees Sworn In
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD got two new Board members, when members for the coming year were sworn in. Returning members included Tammy Rountree and David Jones, who ran unopposed. Aubrey Milstead was also unopposed when he filed for the seat that Don Anderson had filled since 2000. The Board also had to fill the seat vacated by Jason Woods, who resigned after the May election was held. Ray Rogers was named to that seat by the Board of Trustees. The trustees were sworn in by the school's attorney Joe Alford. … [Read more...] about Trustees Sworn In
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