Soldier recounts Iraq deployment and desert life contrasts
Returning to Fort Bragg after his Iraq tour, Gross recalls extreme heat and desert conditions, camel spiders, and daily routines from 2:30 a.m. rises to 10:30 p.m. meals. He notes Iraqi life, modest sanitation, and hospitality, with plans for Houston study and potential long military career.
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Gross
Middle East
Texas
Fort Bragg
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University of Houston
College Program Highlights Baytown Symphony Soloists and Classics
The Baytown Symphony Orchestra presenting a program featuring winners of the BSO student soloist competition and works by Nicolai, Ravel, and Gershwin. Board meeting set for the fourth Tuesday. New members Eleanor Albon Kevin Shipley and Lynda Eichler join, with roles in budgeting and staffing. Eleanor brings GCCISD teaching background and organ work, Kevin aid in United Fund fundraising, Lynda retired.
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Shipley
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Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
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Goose Creek Consolidated Isd
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Gccisd
Faith Presbyterian Church
Kevin
United Fund
Lynda
BSO Board Members Include Judy Gunn and John McGill
BSO announces its board with Judy Gunn as president and John McGill as vice-president. Lynda Eichler serves as secretary and Barbara Green as treasurer, joined by Billy Belcher, Charles Colwell, David Corder, Marilyn Craig, Nancy Hanson, John McMillon, James Marioneaux as orchestra players representative, Kim Martin, Donna Miller, Tad Patton, Elizabeth Reeves, Lowell Westerman and George Yenetchi as members.
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John McGill
Lynda Eichler
Barbara Green
Billy Belcher
Charles Colwell
David Corder
Marilyn Craig
Nancy Hanson
John McMillon
James Marioneaux
Kim Martin
Donna Miller
Tad Patton
Elizabeth Reeves
Lowell Westerman
George Yenetchi
GCCISD teacher and conductor's wife seeks orchestra board details
A GCCISD teacher who is married to BSO conductor Dennis Eichler asks for information about the orchestra and board membership. Inquiries should be directed to David Corder at 281-202-8722.
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Finley commends Ronnie’s show with personal tributes
Jim Finley, retired Baytown Sun editor, recalls a leading columnist and songs that moved a large crowd. He highlights a patriotic closer and a communal singing of America, calling the performance spine tingling and deeply moving. Finley would rate Ronnie highly.
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Gustav Weakens Slams Louisiana Then Fades Inland
Gustav battered Louisiana with 110 mph winds hitting near Cocodrie as a Category 2 storm and weakened to Category 1 later. The eye passed about 20 miles from Port Fourchon, raising fears for energy hubs and oil pipelines while New Orleans avoided catastrophic flood, though over topping waves and flooded streets near the Industrial Canal drew concern. Authorities warned levee upgrades remain incomplete and evacuation urged for the West Bank amid lingering flood risk.
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Gustav threat deepens Gulf Coast damage risk
Eyecat Inc. projects about 5 percent of oil and natural gas production capacity could be knocked out in the Gulf for a year as Gustav bypasses refineries and platforms. The Gulf Coast holds nearly half of U.S. refining capacity and offshore output. Louisiana reports one storm death. Katrina’s 2005 surge was far higher, but officials vow never again to repeat past failings as millions evacuate.
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