Rita Struggles with Rita Weathering Rita Tales
The writer details staying with family on Ray and Ann Long property during Rita along the Texas Gulf Coast. They describe travel trailers, shared lives with Ken Long-Ray Sherri and Grayson, Karen Smithson Eddie Kent, and Bayer coworkers. Mentions past storms Carla Alicia and other memories, notes minimal damage, and plans to return home as rain and wind subside.
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Rita
Cindy Sheehan
Scott
Jackie
Devin
Falynn
Talon
Ray
Ann Long
Ken Long
Ann
Sherri
Grayson
Roy Ognoskie
Margie
Karen Smithson
Eddie
Kent
Ken
Bayer
Baytown
West Columbia
J.P
Chester
Rita cleanup begins in Baytown with phased road opening
Baytown launches multi stage cleanup after Hurricane Rita. First phase clears roads for emergency traffic and assesses damage with city crews and fire departments aiding. Subsequent steps collect roadside brush and chip waste at stockpiles. Crews to patrol all areas for two weeks. monthly brush pickup resumes Oct 10.
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Baytown
Fred Pack
Pack
Public Works Department
Lee College adds Gerontology degree program
Lee College has launched a two semester Gerontology degree program starting this Fall and extending into Spring 2006. The eight class sequence covers directing activities in long term care settings aging mental health and serves healthcare professionals and family caregivers. GERS 1301 Introduction to Gerontology will be offered in the Spring term. For information contact the Allied Health Office at 281-425-6448.
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Baytown
Lee College
Allied Health Office
Baytown Alzheimer's Memory Walk Planned by Pilot Club
The Pilot Club of Baytown announces the seventh annual Baytown Alzheimer's Memory Walk at Bayland Park from 8 to 10 am on October 15. Registration is $15 for individuals. non walkers can pledge toward the cause. Corporate sponsorships are available. Call 281-422-5400 for registration or information.
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Pilot Club of
Baytown
Bayland Park
Girl Scouts Seek Volunteers In San Jacinto Council
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council seek adult volunteers to support the program. Activities include camping hiking backpacking fishing and horseback riding as they help girls become tomorrow’s leaders. No experience needed training available contact Olice at 281 424 5009.
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Girl Scouts of
San Jacinto
Storm Leaves Dayton Without Power After Flooding and Downed Trees
Dayton, a town of about 6,000, remains largely without electricity as officials await Liberty County Emergency Management guidance. Downed trees caused road blocks and fuel shortages as stores stay closed and pumps idle. City offices run on generators while the sewer system and water rely on power, with FEMA distributing ready meals to affected residents.
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Dayton
Liberty County Emergency Management
Andy Helms
Helms
FEMA
Goose Creek Forms Junior Robotics Team
Goose Creek school district invites fifth to seventh graders to apply for a junior robotics team. Complete applications, a resume, and a teacher letter of recommendation are required. Selection results are mailed, practices begin Oct 11 from 4 to 6 p.m., and the team competes in December in the Houston Area Robotics League.
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Goose Creek
Christi Taff
P.O. Box
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun Delivery Times and Obituaries Page 11
The Baytown Sun lists delivery hours and a re-delivery helpline, followed by a page including a long obituary section with names Rayde Charles Priest, Leonard G. Olive, Winnie Collins, James Elliot, John Tucker, Mary Hale, Allene West, and Anna Lois Devalcourt Hurlburt. Page 11.
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Rayde Charles Priest
Leonard G. Olive
Winnie Collins
James Elliot
John Tucker
Mary Hale
Allene West
Anna Lois Devalcourt Hurlburt
Community calendar submissions sought by Baytown Sun
Readers are invited to submit unique hobbies and fascinating stories for possible future coverage. Include contact details. evacuees returning home as meetings and events resume. Email david.bloom baytownsun com or clarissa.silva baytownsun com. call 281 425 8026. Florence King quote supplied.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Texas
David.bloom
Baytownsun
Clarissa.silva
Bible Verse Do unto Others as You Would Have Them Do
A quotation from Matthew chapter seven verse one asserts the golden rule in full: what you wish others to do to you, you should do to them, reflecting the law and the prophets.
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Matthew Ch. VII
Sun invites readers to submit photo submissions
The Sun invites readers to share great photos for possible publication. Submit via email to Managing Editor David Bloom at david.bloom@baytownsun.com or bring the photo in.
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the Sun
David Bloom
David.bloom
Baytownsun.com
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