Tornado chaser Jim Sellars leaves ashes to storm in obituary
Missouri storm chaser Jim "Mad Dog" Sellars dies at 64 after a heart condition. In his obituary he asks friends to launch his ashes into a tornado saying it would be fun. He was a longtime telephone worker, reserve police officer, weather enthusiast and HAM radio participant.
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Extreme breeding in cats alarms readers over health risks
Readers warned that extreme brachycephalic traits in Persian and exotic shorthair cats cause tear, eye, dental, skull, and respiratory problems, with harm to birth and brain health. They urge adopting from shelters and avoiding purebred cats with extreme features to prevent suffering.
Dear Abby column: flirting boyfriend and wedding bands
Dear Abby addresses a widowed woman whose boyfriend, age 58, flirts with many women yet remains loving at home. The columnist suggests possible low male confidence, avoids psychoanalysis, and urges the couple to discuss with him. Additional questions cover sheet orientation and how widows handle wedding bands after loss.
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Himalay sighting and puzzle style clues list
A Baytown Sun style puzzle page lists a Himalayan sighting entry and a long list of numbered crossword style clues with many partial answers and prompts. The page mixes a news blurb with a large set of across and down hints including people, places, and common terms, aiming at reader engagement.
Free Fitness and Photo Clubs At Baytown Town Square
Baytown hosts several free fitness classes at 213 W. Texas Ave and 2407 Market St including Pound, Yoga, Chair Yoga, and Dance Fitness on various weekdays evenings and Tuesday mornings. Open to all ages with no fee. call 281-420-6597 or visit baytown.org for details. Photo Club meets monthly at Baytown Community Center with no fee. sign in required. APEG Club Adobe Editing meets monthly with sign in. laptops optional.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 Bingo Notice
Baytown posting lists VFW Post 912 bingo at 2 p.m. Doors open 12:30 p.m. Public welcome. Contact numbers 281-642-3514 and 832-512-5600 for details. Proceeds support veterans programs. Location 8204 N Main.
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Optimist Club Baytown Meeting Tonight at Club House
The Baytown Optimist Club invites all ages and fitness levels to meet at 7 p.m. at 1724 Market Street in the club house. A second gathering occurs at 5 30 p.m. at Rollingbrook Fellowship gym 505 Rollingbrook Street. Contact Shirley at 281 427 1741.
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Highlands Rotary and Baytown Fitness Club Meeting Alerts
Highlands Rotary Club meets at noon at Highlands United Methodist Church, 107 W Houston. Free ladies fitness group gathers at 5 30 p m at Rollingbrook Fellowship gym, 505 Rollingbrook St in Baytown. Contact Shirley at 281 427 1741.
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Baytown Community Center Hosts Senior Activities and Bingo
Wednesday seniors meet for a 9 a.m. exercise class at the Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St led by David Weber. Baytown Seniors also host a 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. bingo at the same center. VFW Post 912 runs bingo at 7 p.m. at 8204 N Main St and is open to the public, with contact numbers 281-642-3514 or 832-512-5600. The Baytown Rotary Club gathers at noon at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3900 N Main St.
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Bridge club invites players to weekly sessions
Come play bridge each week at 11 30 am at the Highlands Community Center located at 604 Highland Woods Drive. For information contact Howard Kramer at 713 254 0996 or Yslita Brewer at 832 932 3939.
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Lions Club meets at Golden Corral. painting classes offered
Baytown Lions Club gathers at noon at the Golden Corral. Oil painting classes with J D Avant run at the Art Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact 281 427 7618 for details.
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Today in History entries and milestones from 1818 to 1998
A digest of notable dates: Amelia Bloomer born in 1818 in Homer New York. 1933 Disney short The Three Little Pigs released. 1937 Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrians. 1942 Doris Miller earns Navy Cross at Pearl Harbor. 1957 That'll Be the Day released. 1962 Centralia PA coal fire starts and still burns. 1977 God Save the Queen released. 1998 Michael Fortier sentenced in Oklahoma City bombing case.
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