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Joseph Girard says it appears any ambitious middle school student with decent grades may waltz themselves into a great community college like Lee College and request admissions testing.
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Ms. Mary Crowder at Woodrow Wilson Junior High has been named a recipient of the 2023 National 180 Educator Award. She is one of seven in the United States to receive this award and the only middle school teacher in Texas to receive it. This past Friday a representative from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt came to Wilson JH to present her with a certificate, plaque, roses, and a bucket of sweet treats for her students.
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At the 28th Annual Liberty County National Day of Prayer, the Liberty High School Choir performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance from County Court At Law No. 2, Wes Hinch.
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The Liberty Garden Club had a very busy month. On April 14, members met at the home of member Shelli Johnson. After a business meeting under the direction of club president Linda Spacek members had a tour of Johnson’s garden set up. Members also were “ introduced” to her small animals consisting of rabbits, goats and chickens. Johnson said that her household is working toward be self- sufficient. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Shelli Johnson, JoAnne Whittaker and Jan Knight.
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DAYTON - The Dayton Enhancement Committee had a great turnout at their Sip and Support event Friday, April 28, at the Dayton Community Center. Guests could stop at different stations and choose from several different types of wine that were offered, along with hor d’oeuvres and great conversations.
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Since 2009 The Cleveland Historical Museum on 203 East Boothe Street has held events and exhibitions detailing the history of Cleveland with the desire to educate and inspire members of the community.
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The Dayton Rotary Club had the opportunity to learn more about April’s Child Abuse month as Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center staff attended their meeting. Rotary President Rachel Ansley introduced Alyssa Thomas to the club. Thomas did the presentation and gave some sobering statistics. “About 62% of the children who are victims delay or never disclose child sexual abuse to friends, family, and/or authorities. Sadly, 90% of sexual abuse victims know their abuser. Experts estimate that 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday,” stated Ms. Thomas. Bridgehaven offers many services, is a community outreach, and provides training to increase awareness along with hoping to prevent child abuse and neglect. Other services that are offered include joint investigation with law enforcement (and other agencies), forensic interview, family advocacy and victim support, trauma-focused therapy, medical evaluations and multi-disciplinary case review. Alyssa Thomas stated, “We love to keep our children safe. Therefore, we offer free presentations and training with such topics as child abuse& prevention, child personal safety, teen dating violence, internet safety, preventing child mortality and bullying.” The Dayton Bridgehaven group works with not only Liberty County and Chambers County but also assists other counties. Last year, they conducted 286 forensic interviews- 59.8% were from Liberty County, 29% from Chambers County and 11.2% as courtesy interviews for other counties. The services provided by Bridehaven are offered free of charge to residents of Chambers and Liberty counties through public and private donations and grants.
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