Anahuac Panthers ride resilience amid hurricane recovery
Anahuac and nearby communities quickly rebuild after Ike. Mayor Guy Rupert Jackson praises field upkeep and the team’s discipline under coach Darrell Barbay. Kirbyville’s No. 2 2A ranking not deterring Anahuac as Crosby, Anahuac and Dayton rally around football and local eateries like JJ’s Home Cooking to lift spirits.
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Oak Island
Smith Point
Anahuac
Guy Rupert Jackson
Panther
Darrell Barbay
Newton
Curtis Barbay
Kirbyville
Panthers
Christmas Goodfellows face funding shortfall after Ike
Spirit of Christmas program runs on donations strained by Hurricane Ike and a sagging economy. Goodfellows chair Christy Fowler notes $22,000 raised this year with expenses about $1,000 higher, while gifts for 24 months to 12 years rely on New England Toys and Baytown donors. Three more toy request opportunities remain. qualifying families must show two government assistance proofs and a Texas ID. Contact Baytown Resource and Assistance Center or United Way for help.
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Goodfellows
Christy Fowler
Fowler
Baytown Junior Forum
New England Toys
Texas
Santa Claus
New Horizons
Baytown
Lee College selects Murphy as new president
Murphy to assume Lee College presidency Jan. 5 2009 after a national search. He brings interim leadership at three colleges and a 10 year tenure as College of DuPage president. Murphy visits campus Dec 8–12 to meet community leaders and begin relocating from Florida to Baytown.
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Coffey
Murphy
Lee
Lee Board of Regents
Lee College
College of DuPage
Walden University
Indiana University
Baytown
Florida
Special Angel Poem Remembers a Loved One in Heaven
A heartfelt verse honors a departed loved one, describing an angel now in heaven. The poem recalls her brief presence, her impact on many hearts, and a plea to heaven to care for her and send love back to the writer.
Generous Baytown fundraiser forms panel for Dec concert
Ike continues to inspire aid efforts as local leaders form a fundraising oversight committee for a December 20 event at Lee College Arena Baytown. The four act concert runs 2 30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with tickets via organizer contact Dave Havel and other local outlets. Strong support comes from Amegy Bank Grace United Methodist Church Baytown Computer Exchange Tri City Supply and the Baytown Chamber of Commerce among others. Earl Wurzbach pledges 500 as sponsor and challenges others to match or best it. Promotional printing is donated by Kona Printing and Promotions. The event aims to assist flood victims and other communities in need.
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Havel
FEMA
Amegy Bank
Mike Wilson
Bill Woods
Grace United Methodist Church
Baytown Computer Exchange
Mitchell Pearce
Velma Ansley-Nelson
Lee College Board of Regents
Mark Himsel
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Ronald McDonald House of
Houston
Earl Wurzbach
Larry Bailey
Jay Eshbach
Eshbach Retirement Planning
District 6
David McCartney
James Haarmeyer
Tri-City
Texas
Hamburger Luncheon At Roseland Park Pavilion
A hamburger luncheon is set for Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at Roseland Park Pavilion. Tickets at $5 include a 1/3-lb hamburger, chips and fixings with proceeds aiding Baytonians affected by Hurricane Ike. For details or volunteering, contact Dave.
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Roseland Park Pavilion
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Val
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the Panty Superstore
San Jacinto Mall
Vardi
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