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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2007
Page
2
A playful Texas themed feature blends state symbols with a humorous take on the state dinosaur and the T shirt as a symbolic garment. Freelance writer Randy Cunningham from Baytown toys with trivia about bluebonnets mockingbirds and the idea that Texan attire could represent state heritage. The piece questions tradition while celebrating regional pride and everyday wear.
The fifth annual Bayou Bowl Celebrity Golf Tournament is set for June 8 at Goose Creek Country Club. Celebrities will pair with players from NFL halls of fame, current and retired pros, college stars and coaches from both states plus Houston media figures. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. contact J D Ring at 281-424-5565 for info.
Mont Belvieu residents will shape a 70 acre Eagle Drive park at a design workshop run by Burditt Consultants. The blank slate plan could include trails and ball fields with no final choices yet. Officials urge all ages to share ideas, with follow up discussions planned and a separate Build A Park session for kids.
A listing of local church services and community events across Baytown Highlands and surrounding areas. Activities include worship at St John s United Methodist Church, bingo at VEW Post 912, a sermon by Dr. R L Sumner at Northside Baptist, line dancing and quilting at Highlands Community Center, senior programs at J D Walker Center, seniors bowling at Max Bowl East, genealogy at BGS Library, a San Jacinto Monument speaker, birthday refreshments in May, card games at the Seniors Room, Baby Time at Sterling Library, a Republican meeting in Anahuac, bridge club at Market Street Center, a Ross Sterling Graduation meeting, and a Civic Association gathering at a church in Missouri Street.
Fourth grader Tiffany Triola reports Highlands Elementary celebrated Jump Rope for Heart with hero prizes. Teachers shaved heads, dyed hair, wore dresses, took pies, and were slimed as funds rose to 25,117.81 dollars. The event highlighted support for heart patients via the American Heart Association, with Highlands claiming top fundraising in the region and high national ranking.
On May 13 various events are noted including the 1607 Jamestown arrival, 1846 US declares war on Mexico, 1917 Fatima visions, 1981 Pope John Paul II shooting, 1985 MOVE confrontation in Philadelphia, 2000 Bush Putin nuclear pact, and 2006 Katrina aftermath noted at Tulane. The Associated Press.
Roseland Park pool opened with free admissions for under six and 14 cent fees for ages six to seventeen while adults paid 50 cents. In 1953 Baytown won a court fight over telephone rates. Brunson Theater showed Where the Red Fern Grows in 1974. Stephen DonCarlos led Baytown as mayor after a landslide win with 1,894 votes to 394.
The Bay Town Sun opens photo submissions for possible publication. Submit via email to david.bloom at baytownsun.com or mail prints to 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77520, or deliver in person to the Sun offices.
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