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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2008
Page
1
Olympic reporting continues with a note directing readers to page 5 for full medal counts and extended coverage. The brief points to national and international events, highlighting key nations and standout performances as the games progress.
Obituary notice lists Harold Michael Crawford Royette Aguillard Ferney Michael Vincent Gallager Jr and Leroy Walker among the deceased with brief memorial details. Television industry colleagues and events are not specified.
Baytown Historical Preservation Association aims to complete a barn style addition between the 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse and the 1896 Wooster School by September. Members Jean McLeod and Patsy Lock estimate a three week build from start to finish as part of the From the Rice Fields to the Oil Fields project.
Baytown's James Bowie Elementary marks a year in its new building and playground with a history lesson about a local artist Mark Barnett who painted a large portrait of James Bowie for display. Barnett recalled discovering the initial photo was of Sam Houston and followed history books to complete the commissioned piece featuring the Alamo in the backdrop.
Kari Griffin profiles Jo-Anne Blanchard a 37 year old single mother of four facing hard choices between keeping services on and paying bills after a car crash left her with a foot injury. She explains work in construction is not guaranteed and stresses most in need are striving to improve their lives not seeking handouts.
Reconstruction at the North Main and Wallisville Road intersection aims to widen roads add turn lanes and traffic signals for Goose Creek Memorial High School. Phase one resurfaces and extends turn lanes with completion targeted before August 25. Drivers are urged to use Garth Road to Wallisville to avoid congestion.
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