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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2006
Page
2
Handy Cunningham, a Baytown freelance writer, muses on grocery store layouts and the chaos of finding items like fennel while proposing playful ideas to simplify shopping. He recalls early habits of navigating aisles and imagines color coded groups to reduce aisle rage.
Hilda and Arthur Martinez lead a Baytown Mexican American Graduating Students reunion for 1965 to 1968 Lee and Ross S. Sterling graduates. The event, tied to the Lee class of 1966 30 year reunion, aims to revive MAGS culture with a social gathering, presentation, and music by a 1967 graduate. Call 281-421-2655 for details.
The Second Baptist Church of Baytown presents a musical drama Celebrate America to honor veterans and mark the War of 1812. Eric Sandifer wrote the script from letters and diaries, with Jack Hall directing the adult choir and arranging the score. Admission is free and the 6 p.m. performance is at 500 E. James St. Call 281-427-6505 or visit the church site for details.
Baytown will close city offices on Tuesday July 4 2006 in observance of Independence Day. Police Fire and EMS will be on duty for emergencies. Offices reopen at normal hours on Wednesday. Garbage collection continues as scheduled. The recycling center at 1601 West Main will be closed Tuesday. Sterling Municipal Library also closes Tuesday.
Fireworks use is prohibited at all times within Baytown city limits. Offenses may incur fines up to 500 dollars. Reports of discharged fireworks or firearms should be made to 281-422-8371.
Groups and clubs are invited to submit events for the Community Calendar via email or fax. Include specific information and a telephone number. calendar items should be 30 words or fewer. For questions contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-425-8016.
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