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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 2006
Page
2
The author reflects on a 22 year journey as a non-smoker since November 1984, recalling a past dominated by tobacco use in family, workplaces, schools, and media. They note widespread smoking in public spaces, hospitals, and classrooms, and critique cigarette marketing and movie influence, ending with a cue to continue on page 3.
Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church runs its annual Penny Drive to collect spare change for local residents in need. Last year the drive raised 3691 dollars. Children’s Director Trisha Campbell can be reached at 281-427-4754 for contributions and information. The 162 year old church operates Boy Scout activities Day Out and a Day School for Little People, with Rev. Tommy Lyles inviting all to services.
St Pauls United Methodist Church in Port Arthur hosts a free Show Me the Money seminar on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It targets high school and junior college students and parents, covering college selection and scholarship funds. Rev Jacqui T King will lead, sharing aid sources and deadlines. Pre registration not required but advised at 281 424 7511. The event at 7915 Bayway Drive between Baker and Decker drives offers drinks and sack lunches.
Bay Area groups meet at 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. for networking and breakfasts. Seniors attend line dancing, ceramics, and bridge classes at Highlands and other centers. Baytown clubs offer Story Time, Bingo, Toastmasters, and a Kiwanis gathering. Lee College hosts a Former Students Association reception.
Harlem Elementary School hosts its third annual fall family night from 5 30 to 8 pm Thursday at the school. Call 281 420 4910 for more information. The event ties to community activities and invites families to enjoy an evening of games and information.
Key events on November 15 include Zebulon Pike sighting Pikes Peak in 1806 and the Continental Congress approving the Articles of Confederation in 1777. Other notes cover NBC debut in 1926, Roosevelt landmark cornerstone in 1939, Gemini 12 splashdown in 1966, Vietnam War protest in 1969, Hasenfus trial in 1986, a 2006 Texaco race bias settlement, and Bush Putin missile shield talks ending at the White House.
In 1949 work progressed on both sides of the ship channel for the Baytown La Porte tunnel as six draglines built levees to hold spill from Black Duck Bay. By 1974 City Parks program Phase 1 reached several parks. In 1989 Lee College Library renovations were discussed at a board meeting.
The 75th annual Goodfellows drive begins to ensure no Baytown area child wakes to an empty stocking. Mail checks or money orders to Goodfellows P.O. Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 or deliver at The Baytown Sun office 1301 Memorial Drive. Call 281-425-8033 to request Christmas gifts.
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