Cost of freedom seen through a reader's eyes
Baytown Sun columnist Jane Howard Lee recalls John W McDonald a Shriner visiting a pancake breakfast with seniors and asking them to name the cost of freedom only one student answered that freedom comes at the price of lives died in service. The piece notes the challenge for teens and adults to grasp the sacrifice behind liberty.
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Baytown Senior Softball Registration Opens and Charity Golf Scramble
The Baytown Area Senior Softball League invites players 50 and up for slow pitch A and B leagues with registration now. A March 17 four man scramble golf tournament at Evergreen Point Golf Course raises funds to improve Baytown parks, $400 per team or $100 per player. For details contact Joe Sapp or Cody Orsak by phone or email.
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Baytown Chamber Welcomes C3 Customs Ribbon Cutting
Baytown Chamber of Commerce members and ambassadors welcomed C3 Customs at 120 S Alexander Drive Suite 7 with a ribbon cutting. The car audio design firm specializes in audio optimization installation and custom fabrication. Owner Phillip Salaam invites the public to the Baytown Sound Quality Audio Show Friday 5 to 7 pm at the same address. Contact 832-892-8077. Pictured from left are Randy
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Crosby Kids Host Lemonade Stand For Relay For Life
Crosby children Lexis Hill Carissa Quinton Cade Hill Luther Barns and Evan Ray raised 124.90 dollars at a lemonade stand held March 6 at the Danek Road and Barber Hill Road corner selling sweet tea Kool-Aid and lemonade. Contributed photo.
Baytown Community Calendar Lists Local Activities and Classes
Local groups outline 6 30 p m Alzheimer support at Remington Park 281 424 1431 plus canasta. Senior softball and multiple Crosby Baytown classes including dancing yoga GED and square dancing with contact numbers. Kiwanis Duplicate Bridge and Free GED prep at Chambers Library and Barrett Station programs for youth.
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Friday activities at Hare Road and Baytown Center
Rhythm walking starts at 8 a.m. with aerobics at 9 a.m. Melissa leads 10 a.m. line dancing and 4 p.m. rhythm walking. Go Getters senior group meets Fridays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St Pecan Room. Card games include 42 80 88 and Spinner dominoes.
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Christ as Lord Love Verse Inspires Gentle Ready Answer
A Bible verse urges believers to set apart Christ as Lord in their hearts and be prepared to explain the hope they hold with gentleness and respect. It emphasizes readiness, humility, and considerate dialogue when sharing faith.
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