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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2008
Page
2
Natalie Whatley of Baytown recalls a weeklong staycation with her family, avoiding costly trips to enjoy indoor and local outings. They biked, fished, shopped, and explored nearby spots like Schlitterbahn Galveston, while vetoing expensive gadgets and embracing simple moments together.
Bekah Motte, seven, donated 13 inches of her long brown hair to Locks of Love after visiting Ronald McDonald House with her St. Joseph Catholic School Girl Scout Troop. Her mother and classmate's donation reflect the charity's requirement of at least 10 inches. The hair, prepared by stylist Nikki Kippley, will help provide wigs for medically hairless children under 18. For details, contact Locks of Love at the Florida address or visit the charity’s website.
Chicago: The Musical at Baytown Little Theater 2 30 pm tickets 15 seating limited contact BLT Box Office 281 424 7617 or baytown littletheater.org 4328 Hugh Echols Blvd Baytown Calvary Temple services 10 am and 6 pm 7319 Breda Central Baptist Church 1800 King St Children’s Church 11 am 12 pm 281 422 8381 VFW Post 912 bingo 2 pm doors open 12 30 pm 281 421 1257 Sterling Library Internet Searching class 6 30 pm Baytown Area Quilt Guild 6 30 pm St Mark’s United Methodist Church 281 424 9966 Hispanic Educational Access Committee Lee College 6 pm Bayer Conference Room Second Floor Student Center
Parkridge crime watch signs installed by Craig Drecsler with Kim Cavarretta and local neighbors. Community events include Basic Ballroom lessons by Raul Alaniz at Baytown Community Center, senior softball, Family Night at Chick-fil-A Baytown, Baytown Optimists gathering, line dancing and quilting at Highlands Center, GED prep in Chambers County, oil painting and watercolor classes, library computer classes, senior bowling at Max Bowl East, and a variety of club meetings and support groups at area centers and churches. Contact numbers provided for participation and inquiries.
On August 3 historical events unfold across centuries including Burrs treason trial in 1807 leading to acquittal, Colombuss voyage departure in 1492, Coolidges 1923 oath, Spain Civil War warnings in 1936, Pattons apologia in 1943, NBA formation in 1949, Moscow 1980 Olympics closure, and US air traffic controllers strike in 1981 per Associated Press.
A review of Baytown and wider Texas years notes searing heat in 1950 with 98 degrees, a 1975 school class size near 20.79, fishermen pursuing action after an oil spill in 1990, and Exxon Mobil facing job cut debates totaling 19,000 jobs from a merger. The piece closes with quotes from Marcel Proust and Matthew 24:42.
The Sun invites readers to share great photos for possible publication by emailing david.bloom baytownsun.com or mailing prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas. Corrections and clarifications are published in this space with inquiries directed to managing editor David Bloom at 281-425-8016 or david.bloom baytownsun.com.
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