LC-M baseball field receives new look

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LC-M baseball field receives new look

Tommy Mann, Jr.

The Orange Leader

LITTLE CYPRESS — Fans of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School baseball will see a lot of changes to the ballpark the next time they attend a game.

In a span of approximately three months, the LC-M Beautification Project has gone from raising funds to remodel the entrance to Don Gibbens Field to finishing the project.

According to Patty Cloeren, the group consists of parents, coaches, and team members.

“The point of the beautification project was to give the entrance of Gibbons Field a face lift,†Cloeren said. “Ever since Hurricane Rita, things have just looked old at the park. It seems like everyone has been happy to help.â€

Cloeren said changes at the ballpark will be evident from the moment fans walk up to the entrance as new wrought iron gates and fencing have been installed, sidewalk, park benches and two trees.

Cloeren said a Live Oak tree has been planted in memory of Corbin Burnett and a Magnolia tree in memory of Victoria Enmon.

“All of the boys on the baseball team knew Corbin, whether playing little league or school,†Cloeren said. “And everyone knew about Victoria. So, we planted the trees to honor them and named Corbin’s tree ‘The Mighty Oak,’ and Victoria’s ‘The Little Gem.’â€

Cloeren said a bronze plaque will be made and placed at the gate entrance and will include the names and the donation level of each donor, which helped give Don Gibbons Field a new look down to the new ticket booth which is slated to arrive today.

Donation levels start at the “single†level which is $150, and increase incrementally from there through “double,†“triple,†“home run,†“grand slam,†and “all star.â€

“Donations have come from ex-players, community members and area industries,†she said. “It’s been wonderful how so many people have wanted to help, and this all goes back to an idea the players had.â€

The dedication ceremony will be at the new gate entrance of Don Gibbons Field at LC-M High School at 5:30 p.m., Friday, and it will last approximately 15 minutes. The public is invited to attend.

“Considering we just started the project in January, it has moved along really well,†Cloeren said of the LC-M Beautification Project. “Once we are done here, we’ll have to decide what project we want to do next.â€

[adminbaberuth]

That's sweet.

[Luther X]

Saw it the other day..looking very nice.

[MrUmp1]

Looks very good. Maybe the next project will be to build a state of the art Umpire dressing room with showers, drinks. and a full buffett lol lol . Like I need the buffett.... Many of our ballparks have had some work done in the last couple of years and more to come. Baseball in southeast texas is moving up !!!!!!

[gastephenson]

How about a shuttle service from the parking lot to the stands for us old people.  LOL

[utguy09]

Next thing they need is wrap around bleechers and a cover.

[bringiton]

This is nice. We already had one the best parks around now it is even better. A lot of hard work went into this project.

[elhector1]

Looks very good. Maybe the next project will be to build a state of the art Umpire dressing room with showers, drinks. and a full buffett lol lol . Like I need the buffett.... Many of our ballparks have had some work done in the last couple of years and more to come. Baseball in southeast texas is moving up !!!!!!

How about a plexiglass walkway from the ballpark to the parking lot?  It's easier for us to clean up afterwards, since eggs and other muck doesn't stick to it.  ;D You know those fans from OTHER schools...lol...just kiddin' guys...

This has been a project that has results that can be seen.  It is a definite plus for everyone, and enhances an already great place to play baseball.

Thanks to all the coaches and parents who participated in this, especially Patty Cloeren, who was a moving force for the beautification.

[Foyce]

LC-M baseball field receives new look

Tommy Mann, Jr.

The Orange Leader

LITTLE CYPRESS — Fans of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School baseball will see a lot of changes to the ballpark the next time they attend a game.

In a span of approximately three months, the LC-M Beautification Project has gone from raising funds to remodel the entrance to Don Gibbens Field to finishing the project.

According to Patty Cloeren, the group consists of parents, coaches, and team members.

“The point of the beautification project was to give the entrance of Gibbons Field a face lift,†Cloeren said. “Ever since Hurricane Rita, things have just looked old at the park. It seems like everyone has been happy to help.â€

Cloeren said changes at the ballpark will be evident from the moment fans walk up to the entrance as new wrought iron gates and fencing have been installed, sidewalk, park benches and two trees.

Cloeren said a Live Oak tree has been planted in memory of Corbin Burnett and a Magnolia tree in memory of Victoria Enmon.

“All of the boys on the baseball team knew Corbin, whether playing little league or school,†Cloeren said. “And everyone knew about Victoria. So, we planted the trees to honor them and named Corbin’s tree ‘The Mighty Oak,’ and Victoria’s ‘The Little Gem.’â€

Cloeren said a bronze plaque will be made and placed at the gate entrance and will include the names and the donation level of each donor, which helped give Don Gibbons Field a new look down to the new ticket booth which is slated to arrive today.

Donation levels start at the “single†level which is $150, and increase incrementally from there through “double,†“triple,†“home run,†“grand slam,†and “all star.â€

“Donations have come from ex-players, community members and area industries,†she said. “It’s been wonderful how so many people have wanted to help, and this all goes back to an idea the players had.â€

The dedication ceremony will be at the new gate entrance of Don Gibbons Field at LC-M High School at 5:30 p.m., Friday, and it will last approximately 15 minutes. The public is invited to attend.

“Considering we just started the project in January, it has moved along really well,†Cloeren said of the LC-M Beautification Project. “Once we are done here, we’ll have to decide what project we want to do next.â€

Looks sharp!

[hfaninthestands]

looks great