COUNTY LIFE
By BARBARA GREEN
Small town Texas may seem a far cry from small town France, but exchange student Maximillan Lenglet has found his niche in Nocona playing basketball, running track, fishing and all things Texan.
“Max” is attending Nocona High School and will finish out his year with his second host family. He began last August coming to live with Tammy and Steve Skinner in Nocona.
About three months later he moved in with the Tommy and Suzanne Storey Yowell family. There were plans for a third family, but that has changed and he will finish the year with the Yowells and also spend some time with the Skinners.
Lenglet hails from Lucheux, a town of just under 600 population in the northern France region of Picardie. His small town is a little more than 100 miles from the coastal cities of Calais and Dunkirk.
His parents are Stephane Lenglet and Virginiè, who both work in education. His mom is a history and geography professor, while his dad works in economics at the university. The teen is the middle of three boys. His oldest brother Clement is studying math and economics at college, and his younger brother Armand is a student.
Lenglet says he began thinking about becoming an exchange student when a friend returned from New Zealand and shared his experiences.
“I was very interested in learning a new language and a new culture, so I decided to do it. I didn’t know where, but I always liked America and wanted to come here and spend time,” he explains.
In considering locations, America was his first choice followed by New Zealand and Australia. When he was accepted for the program he first went to Florida, however, another change sent him to Texas.
His first thought about his future home, “Very, very happy.”
Read the full feature in the weekend News.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.
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