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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2007
Page
2
Three major life events unfold this week. The youngest daughter leaves home for college miles away, a new apartment with a friend, and the oldest daughter in the Air Force visits from Japan. A new 100cc motorcycle arrives, and the family enjoys a first ride together around the neighborhood.
Baytown residents flock to ballroom lessons at the Community Center after Dancing With The Stars sparks interest. Recreation Supervisor Mike Flinn notes stunned turnout, with classes quickly filling and a waiting list forming. Many seek a stylish, social outlet beyond traditional weddings.
The Baytown Ballroom Dance Club offers evening dances at the Baytown Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. on the third Friday monthly with an admission of 7.50 per person. Disc jockey Flinn describes growth from initial efforts to regular events and ongoing lessons, with Beginners on Mondays and Advanced on Thursdays. For details call 281-420-6598.
Two students, Devin Finley of Sterling High and Amy Adcock of Lee High, were recognized by the Goose Creek board for perfect attendance across 12 years. They accumulated over 2,100 days with no absences or tardies, a rare achievement praised by Superintendent Barbara Sultis.
Chambers County offers a free CPR class for county employees at the County Library in Anahuac from 8 30 a.m. to 2 30 p.m with lunch. Senior activities include a 55 plus program at East Harris County and ceramics and Spanish classes at Highlands Community Center. Other events include bowling, dancing, library programs, Kiwanis lunch, bridge, a 12 step program, TOPS meetings, Vacation Bible School, Alzheimer’s support, and Surrender AA at several local venues.
A compact history of the American flag highlighting its colors, stripes, and stars, its travels from poles to the moon, and the evolving meanings of Old Glory. It notes Betsy Ross lore, free speech protections in flag use, and reflects on patriotic uses and protests.
On June 14 1777 the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as national flag. Notable events include 1775 creation of the Continental Army 1846 California Republic proclaimed 1928 Hoover nomination 1943 schoolchildren cannot be forced to salute the flag 1954 under God added to the Pledge 1967 Mariner 5 launch and To Sir with Love release.
Historical notes cover a 1937 regional county split proposal including Goose Creek Baytown and nearby communities. 1944 war bond purchases by Humble Oil workers are listed with totals. 2003 meeting planned to discuss OnePlus rezoning merging Lee and Sterling High Schools to ease overcrowding by 2005. 2005 Baytown city action sought to convert Michael Ricks Drive to one way before school year. Quotes and Bible verse appear amid photo-submission request.
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