Burial cemetery owner convicted in multimillion fraud scheme
The founder of Southern Maryland Memorial Gardens from 1993 to 2006 defrauded over 550 customers by taking payments for services not delivered or fulfilled with inferior materials. He forged death certificates, failed to provide headstones, and used cheap caskets. Sentenced to 15 years, suspended, with five years probation. He vanished on Chesapeake Bay before a May court appearance. America's Most Wanted renewed the case, leading to his arrest after tips from Baytown artist Ken Pridgeon who identified the man as Mike Meyers at his sign shop.
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Baytown
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Pridgeon
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Mike Meyers
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Early signs of con man path in studio fraud case
Pridgeon described Meyers as a master manipulator who posed as a preacher and Navy SEAL to gain trust. He nearly fired Meyers months earlier, but Meyers completed most of a new studio. Pridgeon believes Meyers will stay deceitful and will end up in prison.
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Pridgeon
Meyers
Students raise 210 for Haiti aid through class project
Hendricks praised faith over money as students at the school organized donation jars. Art instructor Vallie Redus and teacher Roach ran competitions between classes to boost giving, culminating in a $210 total. Principal figures and Key Club sponsor Drew Jeffcoat lauded the students for their leadership and generosity.
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Vallie Redus
Jeffcoat
Peck Out Cancer organises Relay for Life and life-sprint fundraisers
The Peck Out Cancer group plans Relay for Life teams for Baytown and M.D. Anderson Sprint for Life. A March 9 meeting at Mont Belvieu Senior Building sets the stage for fundraising in February at King's Barbeque and in March at Chick-fil-A. Donors must mention Peck Out Cancer to ensure funds go to the team, with additional online giving via FirstGiving. Ginger Montgomery and Jennifer Young provide contact numbers for information.
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Baytown
King’s Barbeque
Garth Road
Peck Out Cancer
Miller
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M.D. Anderson
Firstgiving.com
Stadwise
Brumback to Press On With City Manager Review Plan
District 6 representative Brumback signals continuity as an ad hoc committee continues work begun in December under Mayor Don Carlos. Caskey, Sheley, and Capetillo lead efforts to study contracts of area city managers, plan a meeting with Brumback, and craft a quarterly evaluation process. The group aims to finish by week’s end.
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District 6
Don Carlos
Lynn Caskey
Brumback
Caskey
Rescheduled Baytown dance invites wider turnout at center
Of 700 original attendees, 64 received refunds. Those unable to attend may obtain a full refund by returning their ticket or prepurchased invitation to the Parks and Recreation office. Tickets are 5 in advance and 7 at the door for the Baytown Community Center event at 2407 Market St. Call 281-420-6597 or email parks@baytown.org for info.
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Parks and Recreation Office
Flinn
Baytown
Market St
Baytown.org
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