Parker Jane and Sammy Scarecrow Book Pair Review
A concise review of Parker Jane by Linda Leday and Sammy by Linda Leday, noting Parker Jane’s time travel through reading, the vivid illustrations by Ronie Pius, and the appeal for early readers. The Sammy tale introduces a scarecrow in Ms Lake's class, teaching kids about scarecrows and farm history, with guidance from teacher Ms Lake and parental advice from Jackie Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Jane
Linda Leday
Ronie Pios
Xlibris
Sammy
Tate Publishing
Ronie Pius
Sammy Scarecrow
Ms. Lake
Sid
Jackie Kennedy
Grumpy Grandma Rejects Grandson’s Handmade Gift
A mother asks how to handle her 6-year-old son’s crafts being rejected by his grandmother who is ill and living with them. The columnist advises acknowledging the boy’s feelings, praising the child’s art with his relatives, and explains not all people value handmade gifts, while the family confirms they do. A second reader asks how to address dirty fingernails of a waitress. guidance is to alert the restaurant manager as it could be a health code issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Grandma
Dirty Bay Classics Car Show And Toy Drive
Baytown 281 Car Club presents its first Dirty Bay Classics summer show July 17 from noon to 5 pm at El Caballo Negro Night Club 1800 W Main St. The event features car and bike shows DJs live music and more with free admission and a toy drive. Contact 832-629-5597 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
el Caballo Negro
Main St
Josef Aceves
Aceves
St Joseph to host July 12 concert at church
St Joseph Catholic Church at 1907 Carolina Street hosts a 7 p.m. concert titled song and story for healing and hope featuring David Kauffman and William Gokelman, renowned Catholic musicians from San Antonio. The free event suits public attendance with information online at stjosephbaytown.org.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Carolina Street
David Kauffman
William Gokelman
San Antonio
A.C.T.S
Kauffman
Good For the Soul Music
Stjosephbaytown. Org
Goodforthesoulmusic.com
BayTown Pilot Club Donates to Literacy Foundation
The Pilot Club of Baytown donates to the Monica Boyd Literacy Foundation. Gay Riggs presents the check to Jenice Coffey, who sits on the foundation board. The foundation, with area districts, targets elementary and middle school students reading below grade level and at risk of failure. In partnership with Baytown Sylvan Learning Center, funds cover tutoring costs to help families offset tutoring expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club of
Baytown
Monica Boyd Literacy Foundation
Pilot Club
Gay Riggs
Jenice Coffey
Baytown Sylvan Learning Center
Baytown Fourth of July parade winners named for 2016
The City of Baytown declared winners across multiple categories for the 2016 Fourth of July parade. Parade Marshal Jerry Johnson led the list with entries spanning best antique car best tractor and best novelty vehicle plus honors for clubs organizations companies and military vehicle divisions from several eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Jerry Johnson
Acadian Ambulance Service of Texas
Bernard Olive
Tom Capetillo
Gulf Coast Friends of Nra
Bill Warren
Homer Thomas
Baytown Shrine Club
Horace Mann Gators
Also Mentioned on This Page
Book Review
JoAn Martin
Joshbook
Mindspring.com
Joshooks.com
Joan
Martin
Laurie
New York
Car Club
Immonz Pto
Ike
Stampe
Nora
Summer Toys & Decor
Sti
Wail
Hobby Lobby
D.ly
Men’s Metal & Wood Decor
Yarn & Needle Art
Kabuch
Fide
Krylon
Crayola’ Products
Story Locke
In Bloom
Treehouse Studio
Indiaas
Garth
Riceland Road
vaAur
Calico
McCall's
Hobbylobby. Com
Pitot Club OF
Jexan
Estetica Designs
Jeason
Becky
Galveston Street League City
Cinnamon Lake Dr
LE Reur
North Main