Buffets Versus Cell Phones A columnist vents on Mary at lunch
Ryan Anderson argues that cell phone use in buffet lines disrupts dining, causes spills, and creates danger. He imagines a “Mary” multitasking while filling plates, then compares the risk to talking drivers and praises surgeon Mary if true. Anderson identifies as Lee College public information manager.
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University of Utah
Mary
Ryan Anderson
Lee College
Smith appointed to county affairs and environmental panels
House Speaker Tom Craddick named District 128 Rep. Wayne Smith vice chair of the County Affairs Committee and a member of the Environmental Regulation panel. Rep. Craig Etland took the Chief Budget Officer role on Insurance and joined Appropriations. Smith aims to influence landfill permit rules and state air standards while Eiland highlights health and human services funding needs.
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Harris County
Tom Craddick
Midland
Wayne Smith
Baytown
Craig Etland
Dalveston
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Smith
Wayne Smith & Associates
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Eiland
Appropriations Committee
Rick Perry
Insurance
Appropriations
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Mont Belvieu Native Becomes Chair of West Chambers County Chamber
Ernie Battle of Mont Belvieu was named chairman for 2003 of the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce. Battle, Bayer procurement manager for the Gulf Coast region, aims to grow membership to 300 from 240 and emphasizes strong communication and volunteer involvement. He holds degrees from Barbers Hill High School Lee College Texas A M and Charleston Southern University and lives in Mont Belvieu with his wife and two children.
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West Chambers County
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Barbers Hill High School
Battle
Lee College
Texas A&m University
Charleston Southern University
McKay
Bayer
Baytown
Bushy Park
South Carolina
Orange
Fraud claim targets 73 year old woman in Baytown
A 73 year old woman nearly lost 250000 from a stated Canadian lottery scam requiring 2500 to be wired for taxes. Police log also notes two indecency with a child counts, burglaries, assaults, thefts and 177 calls in a 24 hour period. Crime Stoppers offers tips and anonymity.
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City manager to deliver State of the City speech
Baytown City Manager Gary Jackson will speak at the Hispanic Chamber luncheon on February 11 as Baytown faces a 3.8 million shortfall and a 12 percent revenue drop in the first two months of the current fiscal year. He will outline plans to meet the fiscal challenges. Tickets are 12 dollars in advance and 15 at the door. The event is at Especial Events, 2232 North Alexander Drive.
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Baytown
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Jackson
North Alexander Drive
Community calendar highlights fellowship and meetings
Public invited to old fashioned hymn singing and preaching at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday in Hampton Inn conference room. Robert Lee Project Graduation Committee meets at 7 p.m. in the high school library to discuss Powder Puff game donations prizes. DAR essay winners read at 2 p.m. Baytown Community Center. DAV monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Baytown Community Center. Quilt Guild meets first Monday monthly at St. Mark's Church with board at 5:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Cancer support offers cosmetics guidance 10 to 11:30 a.m. first Monday monthly at San Jacinto Hospital conference room.
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Baytown
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Jeanette Redman
Valley Forge
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Market St
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Quilt Guild
Baytown Area
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Oklahoma St
Fellowship Hall
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Annette Kutler
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
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