Candy for graduates sparks debate on school policy
A columnist urges graduates to celebrate with candy after ceremonies while criticizing schools for policing students’ eating habits. The piece references TAKS tests, a Connecticut eighth grader suspended for buying Skittles, and Victorville junior high pushers promoting candy and energy drinks in defiance of stricter junk food rules.
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Vermont
Connecticut
Ted Bundy
Victorville
Calif
Senior Citizen Expo planned at George R Brown in Houston
Lee College invites Baytown area seniors to a free Senior Expo on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm at the George R Brown Convention Center Houston. More than 2,000 older adults and caregivers will learn about health, chronic disease self management, Medicare and estate planning with lunch provided.
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Lynne Foley
Lee College
Baytown Area
George R Brown Convention Center
Houston
Harris County
Hattie Big Sky review of hardship and hope in Montana
A sixteen year old orphan inherits 320 acres in Montana and must prove up the claim amid snow, cows, and neighbors while facing WWI tensions and an assault on independence. Kirby Larson uses family history to celebrate pioneer resilience in a New York Delacorte Press edition of 2006.
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Aunt Ivy
Iowa
Chester
Montana
Charlie
France
Perile
Karl
Violet
Germany
Traft Martin
Kirby Larson
Community calendar events in Baytown area
Baytown Lions Club noon meeting at Golden Corral or Garth Rd. Exxon Mobil Family Night at Sterling Library presents The Aztec Princess told in English and Spanish at 6 p.m. free thanks to a grant. West Baytown Civic Association 6:45 p.m. at Iglesia Betel. Gospel Night seniors 7 p.m. Highlands Center. REL FFA Booster Club 7 p.m. REL Ag Building. Seniors bingo 1 p.m. Highlands. Celebrate Recovery 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church. Game day 9 a.m. Highlands. Free English classes 9-11 a.m. Promise Center. Precinct2gether 9 a.m.-1 p.m. J.D. Walker Center. Ladies Bowling 9:30 a.m. Max Bowl East. Happy Quilters 10 a.m. Community Center. Fellowship for seniors 55. Crosby Library Toddler/Story Time 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sterling Library. Preschool Storytime 10:15-11 a.m. Sterling. King's Table Bible Study 11 a.m. Church of New Beginnings. Lunch 11:30 a.m. Bible study 12:15-1:30 p.m. 281-422-6587. Baytown Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. 2407 Market. Sterling Library Computer Basics 1:30-2:30 p.m. RSS Graduation meeting 6 p.m. RSS cafeteria. Highlands intermediate line dance 8:30 a.m. beginner 9:45 a.m. Ceramics 9 a.m. Bridge noon. 281-426-7561.
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Sterling Municipal Library
Epig Dominguez
West Baytown
Highland Woods Drive
Robert E. Lee Ffa Booster Club
REL Ag
Highlands Community Center
Celebrate Recovery
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
Kentucky
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Ward Rd
Mary Ann Cowley
Happy Quilters
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
Baytown Duplicate Bridge Club
Market St
RSS Project
RSS
May 13 in history highlights and local Baytown events
On May 13 1918 the first U S airmail stamps were issued featuring a Curtiss JN-4 biplane with a 24 cent value. Jamestown Virginia dates 1607 and other historical notes. Baytown local items include Roseland Park pool opening 1949 and 2006 mayoral result Stephen DonCarlos. Local voting and smoking ban notes present.
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House of Commons
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Pat
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France
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St. Peter’s Square
Mehmet Ali Agea
Philadelphia
Clinton
India
Oklahoma City
Terry Nichols
Nichols
Bush
Jamestown Settlement
Roseland Park
Telephone Company
Baytown
Brunson Theater
Stephen DonCarlos
Robert Gouer
Don Carlos
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Mindspring
York
Delacorte Press
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Garth Rd
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