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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2006
Page
2
Eighth graders Rachel Smith and Carlie Arabie from Baytown Junior High raise funds at Bicentennial Park during Fourth of July events to cover 1300 dollars per person for attendance at the National Young Leaders State Conference. They remain hopeful for sponsorship and community support.
A patriotic note recalls Independence Day and national duties while listing local birthday observances. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Susan Moore Fontenot are noted alongside Terry Sain Martha Mayo and Conrad Magouirk with birthday mentions for the coming days.
City offices close Tuesday in observance of Independence Day while Police Fire and EMS remain on duty for emergencies. Recycling center and Sterling Municipal Library close Tuesday. residential garbage collection continues. Fireworks prohibited within city. report discharges to 281-422-8371.
Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards Bayou Big Band and The Coastliners headline a two day Fourth of July event at Bicentennial Park. Kelton performs at 5 30 p m Bayou Big Band at 6 30 p m Coastliners from 8 to 9 30 p m. The Baytown group has historical ties to national acts and international tours while the Coastliners recall 60s surf and top 10 hits on the Gulf Coast.
Baytown Parks and Recreation hosts two day Independence Day events at Bicentennial Park 119 Lee Drive starting Monday at 5 30 p m with local music until 9 30 p m Tuesday features a noon Fourth of July Parade on Market Street opening ceremonies at 1 p m Mango Punch Avizo Joe Tex Jr Granger Smith and Django Walker perform then Baby Goose Race at 7 45 p m and Jack Ingram and Beat Up Ford Band at 8 p m Fireworks Extravaganza at 9 30 p m A new third stage behind the Amphitheater showcases local acts A variety of booths a children s area petting zoo wetlands touch tank climbing wall and more plus tent rules parking and street closures are noted For details call 281 420 6597
Baytown Top Ladies of Distinction Chapter conducted its annual McNair community cleanup on June 10. Lady Annie Mae Goodall chaired the beautification effort with Commissioner Sylvia Garcia securing four city trucks and heavy equipment. Twelve truckloads of heavy trash were removed from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Baytown group of 22 women, led by President Susan Moore Fontenot, advances five community service thrusts including beautification and youth programs.
The Baytown Sun invites groups clubs and boosters to submit calendar items up to 30 words with a phone number for publication. For inclusion email to david bloom baytownsun com or fax to 281 427 1880 or drop items at the Sun office. For more information call Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016.
July 3 marks Gettysburg 1863 north victory after Confederate retreat and Washington taking command in 1775. Other noted events include the 1898 Spanish-American War naval victory at Santiago and the 1930 creation of the Veterans Administration.
A Baytown Sun recap details milestones from 1950 to 2003 including Garth Road schedule progress, Miss Baytown Debbie Martinez pageant prep, 1990 lane addition to Garth Road, 2000 dynamic message boards on I-10 East, and 2003 Snappy Mart lottery wins. It also covers a 2001 ticket worth $69,000, a 2023 anniversary note, and a correction about the Baytown Oak Tree age with contact for inquiries.
St Joseph School at 1811 Carolina St Baytown continues registration for preK to 6th grade for 2006 2007. Office closed through July 16. contact 281 422 9749 with information or materials. Principal Ann Mullins. faculty includes lay teachers and Sisters. founded 1948. hours resume July 17. teachers return Aug 3 and classes Aug 10.
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