Lee College Retirees Celebrate Years of Service and Camaraderie
A Lee College retirement celebration featured heartfelt tributes to Ramon Vela and colleagues. Debra Hardin lauded Vela's 15 years of service and counseling work with at risk youth and in jails, while Alice Henry shared humorous recruitment memories with Beck. The event closed with staff speeches, cake, and fond farewells.
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Lee College
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Beck
Henry
Lee
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Big Bend
Protest Echoes War Frustration and Calls for Iraq Withdrawal
Attendees at a Baytown vigil urged immediate U S withdrawal from Iraq while others urged caution, noting risks of repeating Gulf War decisions. Residents cited oil interests and economic motives behind the conflict. Voices emphasized peace, understanding, and personal loss during the protest.
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Kristian Arambu
Baytown
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Candlelight vigils spread nationwide over antiwar protest
Candlelight vigils across the United States launched in support of Cindy Sheehan and her protest near President Bush's Texas ranch. Organizers from MoveOn.org True Majority and Democracy for America planned more than 1,600 events as supporters and opponents clashed over the war in Iraq. Protests included a ceremony at Crawford Texas with a coffin and crosses and a candlelight gathering in Concord New Hampshire with participants backing Sheehan.
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True Majority
Democracy For America
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Concord
N H
Statehouse
Lee College Chorus Plans Seasonal Repertoire and Auditions
Brockington notes August and May are peak chorus months with heavier fall music and lighter spring pieces. The group, with Baytown Symphony, will perform Salvation is Created in English at First Baptist Church in Baytown during Christmas and Butter Requiem in spring. Call 281-425-6804 to schedule auditions.
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