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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2006
Page
11
In Washington the new Democratic Congress eyes a $7.25 hourly minimum, phased in over about 26 months. Alice Laguerre, a car hauler in Orlando earning $6.55, says the raise would help her build an emergency nest egg after a decade without a raise.
De Zavala Elementary Cedar Bayou Junior and Highlands Junior are cited for superior results in reading math and science or writing based on last year’s data. Highlands Junior principal Steve Herring and De Zavala principal Robin Stoerner credit staff and students for the recognition. Stoerner learned of the honor from a district employee and had her secretary buy a copy.
City officials outline a two phase traffic signal synchronization project on North Main Street from Texas Avenue to Cedar Bayou Lynchburg and on North Alexander Drive to McKinney Road funded through MDD and a CEMAQ grant. Estimated total cost is 1.5 million with design completed by early 2007 and project startup hoped for next year to ease congestion on Garth Road.
After long separation the Rakestraw family learns CPS will return Keith and Kristopher before the next school term. CPS will keep custody for now with monitoring and ongoing requirements, as parents attend therapy and a family therapist accompanies the children home.
Baytown Optimist Club hosts annual Welcome Stranger visit with traveling families including Sharon and Amy Davis, Kyle Davis and relatives. Gifts from Lowe's Target and local funeral homes, a Bible engraved for the guests, and a potluck lunch highlight the community effort in Haughton and Baytown during the holidays.
Stayton Oregon police say 15 workers at Weyerhaeuser Co site were sent to Santiam Memorial Hospital after sampling holiday cookies that caused lightheadedness. One remained overnight. A $500 reward is offered for the person who brought in the chocolate flavored oatmeal cookies. Detective Bob Thomas said no leads yet.
Dennis Russian bow fished a 54 pound 4 ounce carp in Presque Isle Bay in May but the state Fish and Boat Commission ruled the grass carp does not qualify as a recreational fishing record though the fish was impressive and plans for a replica exist. The state record for the largest common carp is 52 pounds from the Juniata River in 1962.
In Austin Texas Dennis Willms runs Hombres Foods and has fielded many Christmas Eve calls from families seeking Santa. His toll free number differs by one digit from NORAD's Santa tracking line 1 877 HI NORAD causing kids to call him. He plans to leave a correct number message after verified sources.
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