Ron Jones of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was on hand with shovels to lead the group. He taught the volunteers the correct method for planting trees and plants, and also answered questions. Hot cocoa and donuts warmed cold bellies and tired hands. Students from the elementary that participated were treated to a Sonic lunch the following Monday. For information on how you can get involved, please contact Elissa Jordan at the elementary by email at ejordan@eastchambers.net.

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The poster contest is designed to demonstrate the importance of conservation and taking care of one’s surroundings while giving contestants an opportunity to express their artistic ability.

This year's local winners of the conservation poster contest are 1st place, Sonia Netro; 2nd place, Maegan Sonnier, and 3rd place, Yuliana Sosa, all 5th grade students at East Chambers Intermediate School. Their sponsoring teacher is Mrs. Kristy Little. View video of presentation.

Yesterday, March 3, 2010, East Chambers hosted a freshman/first year players tournament. The Bucs had a strong showing with Austen Gilfillian and Dallas Gibson taking 2nd in boys doubles and Jessica Anaya winning 1st place in girls singles.  The tennis team will participate in the CE King Varsity tournament this Friday.

The squad will be conducting a fund raiser which will be a raffle for a shotgun. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased from any newly elected junior high cheerleader. The drawing will be held March 26, and tickets must be turned in by March 24. For more information contact the junior high cheerleading sponsor, Haylea Rollo, at hrollo@eastchambers.net.

Several of the Lady Bucs Track Team traveled to Dayton for the first JV meet of the year. With only six girls running, the Bucs took home 5 first place finishes and one second place finish. Nicole Honea garnered two first place finishes in the 100H and 300H. Otilla Velazquez placed first in the 3200, and Sara Bertrand finished tenth. Mallory Franzen placed first in the high jump and third in the long jump. Sophie Jeske recorded a seventh place finish in the long jump. Patricia Paniaguia placed first in the discus. Despite very frigid temperatures, the girls competed hard and ran very well for this early in the season. The Lady Bucs travel to Barbers Hill this week for the Eagle Relays.

The East Chambers Lady Bucs, lead by Coach Mike Todd, are “hot and heavy“ into the season. After beating Port Arthur Memorial in the home opener, the Lady Bucs then went on to beat High Island. Mattie East was the winning pitcher with 5 strike outs, 5 hits and 2 earned runs. Abby Walker was 1 for 2 and scored 2 runs. Brandi Fischer was 2 for 3. The final score was 12 to 2. The Lady Bucs then faced the Lady Eagles of Woodville who beat EC 15 to 1. East was the losing pitcher with 4 strike outs, 14 hits, and 9 earned runs. Makenzie Hunt was 1 for 2 and scored 1 run, while Fischer was also 1 for 2 with 1RBI.

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Among the guest speakers were: Zeb Zbranek, attorney; Waylin Thompson, Assistant District Attorney for Jefferson County; Dr. Leeann McQuade, Pediatric Orthodontist; Joe Larive, Chambers County Sheriff; Sherry Lejeune, LIT Instructor of Cosmetology; Robin Meeks, Psychologist; Kevin Hunt, Nurse and Assistant Director of Emergency Services; Gayle Fairley, Lamar University Education Department; Joel Grothe, Lamar University Theatre; Sheila Trahan, LIT Health Careers; Sgt. Dotson, U.S. Army; Tyler Fitzgerald, Chambers County Ag Extension Agent; Steve Mcgaha, Chef, MCM Elegante; Sgt. Weaver, Stiles Unit, Department of Criminal Justice; Jeffrey Leger, Pilot; John Feist, Game Warden; Bucky Richardson, Former NFL player and Texas A&M Quarterback; Tan Williams, Banker; Brian Coffey, Exxon Process Operator; Allen Sims, Engineer; Kelli Sartor, Graphics Designer, Lee College. Mrs. Paula Pratt is the ECJH Career Coordinator.

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