Cheers and Jeers salute Baytown athletes and volunteers
Baytown Sun highlights top stories in this week’s Cheers and Jeers. The 4x200 relay team Leonce Robinson Jobe Irving set national pace with 1 27 58 at Rockhold Relays Baytown Bayport area United Way raises over 3 million in 2013. Clay Kogut and Wendy Mason receive art honors in Texas Youth Art Month in Austin. Jeers condemn oil spill impacts on wildlife and criticize Obamacare signup woes while backing single payer. Submissions invited by Sun editor Ana Goni-Lessan.
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April 1 History Highlights United States timeline
On April 1 1789 the U S House met in New York electing Frederick Muhlenberg as first speaker. Cincinnati established a paid fire department in 1853 Branson Mo incorporated in 1912 Okinawa invasion began in 1945 USAF Academy formed in 1954 MLB players strike began in 1972 Apple Computer founded in 1976 Marvin Gaye shot to death in 1984 Bush signed unborn protection law ten years ago Obama sought crisis rally five years ago Thought for Today quotes Sacha Guitry about wisdom and experience.
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Gay
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
London
Memorial Day as makeup day for Goose Creek ISD sparks veteran anger
A local veteran auxiliary member protests Goose Creek CISD canceling school on January 24 and 28 due to ice, arguing Memorial Day should not be used for makeups. She notes family ties to veterans and recalls past district choices amid potential community backlash.
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Local gardener patents meat cucumbers in Crosby area
Baytown columnist profiles Crosby resident Ekoj Slooflirpa, a horticulturist claiming to grow meat vegetables in twenty two greenhouses. He pitches meatumberinski cucumbers and greenie weenies as diet friendly fare while teasing a Crosbyinski regional name change. The interview highlights eccentric charm and tentative patent drama.
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