Local Leaders Earn Distinction in National Scholarships and Public Service
Brian Fontenot, president of Top Teens Baytown and Mr Top Teen 2005 06 and 2006 07, won the National Grand Top Ladies of Distinction Scholarship at the Savannah conference after competing against Top Teens nationwide. He also earned the Top Ladies of Distinction Area Scholarship in the five state region and a Baytown chapter scholarship for his five year Top Teens tenure and the annual Top Teens Presentation Ball. Terry L Nonnan named new Chambers County Veterans Service Officer, longtime Anahuac resident and Vietnam era Navy veteran, married with two daughters and two grandchildren, currently Vice Commander of the American Legion Freeman South Post 104. Baytown Lee Band Boosters announce a garage sale fundraiser Saturday August 25 from 8 am to 1 pm on the school lawn at 1809 Market St, with donations accepted Friday August 24 from 3 15 to 7 pm at the band hall. Paula Harman 281 420 2183.
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Brian Fontenot
Baytown
Savannah
America
Brian
Terry L. Nonnan
Chambers County Veterans Service
Anahuac
Anahuac High School
Terry
Myra Hand
Kimberly
Crystal
Lilly
Ethan
American Legion Freeman
Baytown Lee Band
Market St
Paula Harman
Mean Kelton and The Die Hards release tribute CD
Baytown based band Mean Kelton and The Die Hards launch Going Back To Memphis a biker band tribute to Elvis. The album debuts today with ordering via genekelton.com and a radio feature on KPFT 90.1 FM at 10 a m Sunday August 19.
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Baytown
Mean Kelton & the
Die Hards
Memphis
Elvis
Genekelton.com
KPFT
Diva Evening fundraiser kicks off West Chambers event
The West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce hosts its first Diva Evening on August 23 at Especial Events. Tickets are available via the Diva Hotline 281-576-4400 for pampering, shopping, gifts, games and girl talk. Anelle and Herman Von Rosenburg of Baytown marked their 50th anniversary on August 12 with a reception at Margie Eastwood’s home as friends and relatives gathered. Also celebrating this week are Gary and Judy Abshire and Gary and Kathy Anderson, with both couples sharing Aug 16 as their anniversary date.
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West Chambers County
Anelle
Herman von Rosenburg
Baytown
Margie Eastwood
Gary
Judy Abshire
Kathy Anderson
Nativity scene and people celebrate birthdays this week
Baytown Optimist Club notes birthday greetings for George Chandler and Beverly Walker on Aug 15 while Deke Witt on Aug 10 Gary Abshire on Aug 16 and Cheri Ivey on Aug 18 share birth dates. Wayne Smith in Austin blows out candles on Aug 17 with Sun News Around Town items requested.
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George Chandler
Beverly Walker
Baytown Optimist Club
Deke Witt
Gary Abshire
Cheri Ivey
Our Man
Austin
Wayne Smith
Lone Star Quilt at Baytown Quilt Guild Show Weekend
The Baytown Area Quilt Guild presents the Donation Quilt created by The Material Girls Bee. The 90 inch square Lone Star Quilt, based on a McCall's pattern from June 2007, features eight large diamonds and eight inner diamonds with borders. Tickets at the Aug 17–18 show at Lee College Sports Arena cost 1 for 1 dollar or 6 for five dollars. drawing Saturday at 4:30 pm. Contact 281-383-3360 for details.
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Baytown Area Quilt Guild
Material Girls Bee
Lisa Green
Lois Garrett
Barbara Garvey
Janie McCall
Lynne Runnels
Kathy Solka
Ruby Carrington
Lone Star
McCall's Quilting Magazine
Lee College
Lee Drive
Lotz House Recognized by Historical Commission in Anahuac
The Lotz-Young-Storey Home on N Main Street Anahuac built in 1907 by Fred Lotz is noted for Late Victorian design. A two story wood frame residence with porch and wings, its condition is good and it remains on the original site. It is now owned by Ross and Samantha Watts.
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Lotz-Young-Storey
N. Main St
Magnolia
Bay Street
Anahuac
Fred Lotz
Ross
Samantha Watts
Baytown ties lead author of new Western novel
Patsy Ann Russell, born in St Louis and now living in Rawlings Wyoming, released Chief Aquase of the Cheyenne Nation a 120 page historical novel about Bessie Jennings a pioneer who travels from Virginia to the central Plains. The Baytown native via marriage to Lowren M Biddle acknowledges local ties on the cover and continues work on a second book about Chief Aquase.
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Baytown
Patsy Ann Russell
Aquase
Bessie Jennings
Russell
Biddle
Virginia
Central Plains
Jennings
California
Texas
Daniel Boone
Davy Crockett
James Bowie
St. Louis
Miss
Lowren M. Biddle
E.C. Biddle
Patricia
Rawlings
Wyo
Chief Aquase
Community Calendar brings Baytown and Crosby events weekly
Crosby Quilt Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Crosby Brethren Church with Darlene Christopherson presenting Fabric Selection. Baytown Genealogy Society hosts a 10 a.m. meeting at BGS Library with Sara L Buntyn as guest speaker. Various senior programs, clubs, and faith groups fill the day from Highlands Center to J D Walker Center, Max Bowl East, and Sterling Library with speakers, games, and lunch offered.
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Crosby Quilt Guild
Crosby Brethren Church
1St Street
Darlene Christopherson
Baytown Genealogy Society
BGS
Decker Drive
Sara L. Buntyn
Houston
Baytown Optimist Club
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Max Bowl East
Ward
Hccgb
Verizon
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Gccisd
West Baytown Civic Association
Iglesia Betel
Kentucky
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
East Harris County
Max Bowl
Ward Road
Mary Ann Cowley
Happy Quilters
Market St
Today in History Aug 13 highlights 2007
August 13 2007 marks the 226th day of the year with 140 remaining. Notable events span centuries from Cortes capturing Mexico City in 1521 to the 1961 Berlin border closure and reflections on figures such as Nightingale and Hitler. The Sun invites readers to submit photos for possible publication.
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Berlin
East Germany
Hernando Cortez
Mexico City
Blenheim
Los Angeles
Florence Nightingale
Modern Nursing
London
Adolf Hitler
Germany
al Capp
H.G. Wells
Echo One
Reagan
The
Associated Press
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Love In Bloom
Sunnews
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Quilt Guild
Chookies Custom Machine Quilting
Historical Commission
Lotz
Chambers County Historical Commission
Lotz House
R. B. Scherer, Jr
Kay Willcox
Damon
Ross Watts
Kenneth Standley
Bob Wheat
Alexa Gargia
Ditta
Alexa. Garcia
Bayt
Sterling Municipal Library
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Monarch Alateen Group
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander Building
Room Alex 1
North Alexander
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater
Goose Creek
5000 Country Club
Drive
Bernard C. Olive
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
West Buccaneer
Barbers Hill
Vickey Goulding
First
Baytown Senior Center
SUN History
Lee High
Kerrville
Rogers Dry Goods
Highlands
the Sun
Brownwood Civic Association
Brownwood
Mont Belvieu
U.S
Chris Bell
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Congress
Bell
Baltasar Gracian
God
David
Bloom
Bay Townsun
Sun
Memorial Drive
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