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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2003
Page
6
Jim Finley reflects on his father JP Finley of Ashdown Arkansas, a stern yet guiding presence who kept a strict work ethic through decades, including caring for him during his mother’s divorce and his later battles with Alzheimer’s. The column notes JP’s patience, teaching through chores, and lasting impact on Jim’s life.
Baytown hosts a packed Fourth of July with 1 p.m. events at Bicentennial Park and a 9 30 p.m. fireworks display using 1 750 pounds of shells from six countries. Crosby Mont Belvieu and Crosby host daylong festivities with parades, music, and free treats, while weather risks may delay the show.
The festival opens at 1 PM with a DJ set by M&D Entertainment followed by Texas Squeeze on the Amphitheater Stage from 3 to 4 15 PM and Jay Perez on the Side Stage from 4 30 to 6 PM A parade on Market Street feeds into opening ceremonies at 6 30 PM The Pilot Club Baby Goose Race runs at 6 45 PM Jerry Jeff Walker with Django Walker headlines the Amphitheater Stage from 7 0 PM Bayou Big Band performs 9 15 to 10 PM followed by a Fireworks Extravaganza at 9 30 to 40 PM The event wraps at 1 PM with a festival end.
All roads around Bicentennial Park close at 11 am for the parade. Handicap parking is at Lee College tennis courts. Parking lots near Goose Creek Park Lee College W Main Lee Drive and Oak Tree Texas Avenue Haddick Center. Entry free. Park rules ban glass alcohol pets and weapons. Parade and vendor signups via Parks and Recreation 2101 Market St 281 420 6597. Booths cost 60 to 80 dollars.
Holiday closings list Baytown Mont Belvieu Anahuac Old River Beach City Sterling Municipal Library and banks and credit unions. Remaining open are Baytown garbage pickup TM Baytown pools at N C Foote Park and Wayne Gray Sports Complex. County patrol officers will be on duty and dispatch remains open. Chambers County solid waste box sites operate as usual.
Hal Davis of Genter Junior School and Pat Kana of Baytown Junior School were praised by the Texas State Historical Association for outstanding roles in Texas History Day. Davis motivates students and supports projects to state and nationals. Kana led and inspired history fair participation and was lauded as a top Texas history teacher.
A 54-year-old Baytown resident was duped out of almost $6,000 after two suspects claimed a fake winning lottery ticket. They said they needed money for a lawyer to secure a $1.9 million share. The pair, who claimed illegal status, fled after taking the cash at a store on Garth Road. Also Wednesday, two thieves stole $400 in tools from a store display and a white male shopper hid videos before fleeing in a tan Grand Am. Police logged 164 calls in 24 hours with multiple incidents reported.
Sterling Library remains closed for Independence Day and reopens Monday at 10 am. The Baytown YMCA hosts an adult Bible study Wednesdays at 6 pm open to all denominations. NAMI Consumer Group meets Saturdays at 1 pm at La Familia Restaurant in Clear Lake. Family breakfast at Trinity Episcopal Church runs Saturdays 9 to 9:30 am for West Baytown residents. Public hymn singing Sundays at 10 am and 6 pm at Hampton Inn Conference Room. Cancer care session on disguising treatment side effects meets first Monday monthly at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital 10 to 11:30 am. register by phone. Preschool registration for Day School for Little People ongoing. classes for 2- to 4-year-olds on varied days. Women’s Regatta hosted by Houston Yacht Club on July 27. entry deadline July 26. For details call listed numbers.
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