The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 57, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 13, 2021 Page: 4 of 42
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Storm season
Motherhood a challenge like no other
ties. They were a blessing beyond because they realize motherhood is
knowledge and experience with life of small children is not easy for old-
er folks. I found that out when I had
realize how much that meant to me.
more patient and understanding. I I hope they knew it.
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measure. I perhaps took advantage
of that. I know now it was hard for
them to do that for me. Taking care
for richer, but probably poorer; for-
saking your own life for theirs; from
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Last week, I pointed out that
America spends more dollars per
student than any other country in
the world, with one exception. Yet
America ranks 17th in the world in
educational achievement.
This debunks the notion that more
education spending automatically
produces better results.
A state-by-state analysis reveals
that money helps, but it is not a pan-
acea. There are plenty of states that
seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square
by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca.
In 1985, a confrontation between Phil-
adelphia authorities and the radical group
MOVE ended as police dropped a bomb
onto the group’s row house; 11 people
died in the resulting fire that destroyed 61
homes.
In 2006, fonner Presidents George
H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton helped Tulane
University celebrate its “miracle” com-
a most honorable estate, created by
God and should not be entered into
lightly:
Do you take this child to raise;
for better or for worse; in sickness
VACCINE?!!
HECK NO..
I HAVE NO
IDEA WHAT'S
IN THAT?
On this date:
In 1607, English colonists arrived by
ship at the site of what became the James-
town settlement in Virginia.
In 1846, the United States declared that
a state of war already existed with Mex-
ico.
In 1918, the first U.S. ainnail stamps,
featuring a picture of a Curtiss JN-4 bi-
plane, were issued. (On a few stamps,
the biplane was inadvertently printed up-
that I have now to guide me back
then.
I would have been gentler and
We gathered together last week-
end to celebrate motherhood. Any
woman can have a child, but not all
of those who do, are truly mothers
in the fullest sense of the word. It
takes a dedication far beyond any-
thing that a woman may face in her
life. It is an honor and a calling that
demands your all. Some are willing
to meet this challenge, and many are
not.
Although physically, it is good
to raise your children when you are
young, as God intended. However,
I wish that I would have had the
side-down, making the “Inverted Jenny”
collector’s items.)
In 1973, in tennis’ first so-called “Bat-
tle of the Sexes,” Bobby Riggs defeated
Margaret Court 6-2, 6-1 in Ramona, Cali-
fornia. (Billie Jean King soundly defeated
Riggs at the Houston Astrodome in Sep-
tember.)
In 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and
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The Lord giveth, but Baytown
taketh away
Texas is known for its myriad of spring wildflowers.
And the City of Baytown has been so blessed along road-
ways in recent years.
One of the most beautiful here in town is the wide
expanse on 146 North between Business 146 and Ferry
Road.
I remembered that the mowers had destroyed the view
the last couple of years, and assumed that the State of
Texas was responsible.
Sadly, I observed City of Baytown mowing crews at
work mowing all this area and along 146 about a couple
of weeks ago.
Why, why? There is plenty of time to mow those very
pretty floral areas after they go to seed before summer
arrives in force.
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Jerry L. Jones
Baytown
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Thursday
May 13, 2021
starts June 1
It’s time for residents along the Gulf Coast to dust off
their hurricane tracking charts, get new batteries for the
portable radios and stock up on plywood: Hurricane season
starts June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
Experts predict 17 named stonns, eight hurricanes and
four major hurricanes, marking the sixth year in a row that
an above-average season has been predicted.
Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful and de-
structive natural disasters that we face. It only takes one to
change your life.
Now is the time for residents to to prepare their families
and homes for hurricanes and related impacts. Basically,
you need to be able to survive seven days with no elec-
tricity, no refrigerator, no air conditioning and maybe no
running water.
Preparedness is the key to protecting residents and prop-
erty. By doing so, residents ensure that they will survive if
a hurricane threatens the area.
Before hurricane season:
Complete a family communication plan. Plan how
you will assemble your family and loved ones, and antici-
pate where you will go for different situations. Get togeth-
er with your family and agree on the ways to contact one
another in an emergency, identify meeting locations, and
make a Family Emergency Communication Plan.
Purchase flood insurance. It is recommended that all
residents of Harris and Chambers counties become in-
fonned about their flood risk and have flood insurance.
Flood insurance accelerates the rebuilding and replacement
of personal property and fosters community resiliency as
a whole. For information on flood insurance, visit the Na-
tional Flood Insurance Program website or call 1-888-379-
9531.
Sign up for FWS alerts. The Flood Warning System
offers an alert feature that allows residents to subscribe to
receive email and/or text alerts that report near real-time
rainfall and water levels. Residents are able to customize
alerts and notifications for bayous and tributaries in their
particular areas of interest. Sign up for the Alert Notifica-
tion System at fwsalerts.org.
It might be a bit early to start stocking up on bottled wa-
ter and emergency food supplies, but now is the ideal time
to take advance precautions - purchasing necessary equip-
ment and supplies to protect homes and property against
strong winds and heavy rains.
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U.S., state flag etiquette
Displaying the state and national flag is an important
duty in carrying out our mission for the State of Texas.
In addition to creating an identity for the people of Texas,
the proper display of the flag leads the people in times of
joy and mourning, and in times of celebration and somber
reflection.
There are two dates in the month of May that require
particular attention with regard to how state and national
flags should be displayed. Saturday, May 15, 2021, is
Peace Officer Memorial Day and Monday, May 31,2021,
is Memorial Day.
Please take note of the laws concerning these official
state observances:
Peace Officer Memorial Day: On the morning of Sat-
urday, May 15, both State of Texas and U.S. flags should
be raised briskly to full-staff and then slowly lowered
to half-staff for the remainder of the display day. Flags
should be returned to full-staff on the next day.
Memorial Day: On the morning of Monday, May 31,
both State of Texas and U.S. flags should be raised briskly
to full-staff and then slowly lowered to half-staff where
they will remain until noon. At noon, both the State of
Texas and U.S. flags should be raised briskly to full-staff
for the remainder of the display day. Flags should be at
full-staff the following day.
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mencement, nine months after Hurricane
Katrina put two-thirds of the campus un-
der water and scattered students to more
than 600 schools nationwide.
Thought for Today: "What this coun-
try needs is a good five-cent cigar.”
— Thomas R. Marshall
U.S. vice president (1854-1925)
(To which American humorist Franklin
P. Adams replied, "What this country
really needs is a good five-cent nickel.”)
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self had to be sub- them but raised them in terrible cir-
jugated to theirs, cumstances; some beyond anything
I was so lucky to I could imagine.
have two sets of There are vows we say for mar-
parents I could de- ri age, but maybe there should be
pend on to help some for the responsibility of moth-
me the times when erhood. Six years ago, I wrote the
my selfishness de- following words in the Sun and want
manded to take to share them again with you. “Let
front stage; col- us celebrate all mothers who have
lege, trips, activi- taken these vows in their hearts,
ka, which spends attention and support. Over 60% of
$12,500 per stu- students in Texas are in poverty, a
dent and ranks a huge challenge.
solid 13th place. On the other hand, the Yankee
STEVE . A common re- states, Utah, and Nebraska have
SHOWALTER joinder iS . that very low rates of poverty. Middle
----------------the cost of living class students hit kindergarten a few
is higher in the years ahead of their poorer coun-
produce good outcomes with fewer northeast, leading to higher teacher terparts, and that built-in advantage
dollars, and there are a number of pay, thus more spending on educa- carries over all the way into college
states that produce lousy outcomes tion. There is some truth to that but Internationally, Singapore and
with fat budgets, thecost of living is not twice as high Finland are praised for their educa-
According to. f News and in New Hampshire as it is in Texas, tion but these nations have
World Report, the top five states even though the Granite State nearly uni 11:
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Massachusetts, Connecticut, New to students. 4 f
Hampshire, and Venn out. Yankee- States that struggle to educate stu- er^’ ,
dom is doing pretty well by most dents, like Texas or New York, do England is more like the United
accounts. have one thing in common, and it States. As an immigrant nation with
These states also spend in the has nothing to do with money. States dozens of languages and cultures, its
range of $16,000 to $20,000 per stu- with large immigrant populations educational results are a mixed bag.
dent. By comparison, Texas spends face unique challenges. Texas should spend more money
about $9,600 per student and ranks Yankee states and locales like on its public schools, especially on
35th in achievement. Nebraska and Utah have relatively districts with high poverty rates.
Before you jump to any conclu- homogenous student populations. However, extra money won t have
sions, look at New York. The Em- When most students speak English much of an impact if state leaders
pire State spends $24,000 per stu- as their first language, it is easier continue to handcuff educators with
dent, tops in the nation, but it only and cheaper to get good outcomes, standardized testing based on a rigid
ranks 19th in learning. Texas and New York must educate and bland curriculum.
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achievement. like Texas and New York, also strug-
Allow me to gle to educate youngsters.
shill for my home Students who lack a stable social
state of Nebras- and economic structure need more
Utah gets a lot of bang for its student populations that speak doz-
buck. The Beehive State is dead last ens of different languages and dia- Dr. Steve Showalter is a govern-
in spending at $7,600 per student, lects. ment professor at Lee College in
but still comes in at 21st place in States with high rates of poverty, Baytown.
would known that a child cannot Count yourself as one of the lucky their birth forward, as long as you
be a miniature adult. Their job as ones if you had a loving and caring both shall live?
a child is to learn and explore and Mother. Those of us who did take it If you do, then you are truly a
test the boundaries. That is how they so for granted. This is another one Mother and you may kiss your
learn. They don’t come with an adult of those things that you don’t realize child.”
brain; not until they reach around 25 until you are older. You think that all
years of age. They cannot think as Mothers are like that. I did until I be- A former longtime Baytown res-
we do or know the ramifications of gan to hear stories about those who ident, Ginger Stripling now lives in
their actions. We think they should, were raised by their grandparents Mont Belvieu. Contact her at view-
but they are not able to do that, because their mothers did not want points@baytownsun.com, Attention:
I would have known that my own them. Or those whose mothers kept Ginger Stripling.
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