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THE BAYTOWN SUN
Sunday, March 5,2006
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Councilman elected to AMCC post
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REL Project Grad —
Lee High School’s Project
Graduation Committee
will be holding its next
meeting at 6:30 p.m. in
the school’s library.
Parents or senior and
junior students are
requested to attend. The
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and effective opera-
tion of municipal
government in the
State of Texas. The
AMCC’s annual
Have I not commanded you?
Be strong and courageous. Do
not be terrified; do not be dis-
couraged, for the LORD your
God will be with you wherever
you go.
CORRECTIONS
It is the policy of The
Baytown Sun to correct errors
in a timely manner.
Corrections and clarifications
are published in this space. To
inquire, readers should contact
managing editor David Bloom
at 281-425-8016 or
david.bloom@
baytownsun.com.
committee needs to identi-
fy additional volunteers
now in order to have a.m. at the Highlands
enough parents in place to Community Center, 604
United Methodist Church, P*an and ass*st 8rouP
information and to see
how you can, help, please
contact Rick at 281-513-
5910 or visit www.leepro-
jectgra4uation.com.
RSS Project Grad —
The RSS Project
Graduation Committee
will have their next meet-
ing at 6:30 p.m. in the
school cafeteria. All
senior and junior parents
are encouraged to attend.
DAR — The Goose
Creek Chapter of the
Daughters of the
American Revolution will
host Janice Thompson,
author of “Hurricane” and followed by the meeting at
other books, will speak on
“The Great Galveston
Storm.” The public is
invited to attend at 2 p.m.
at Remington Park.
Hostesses are Sarah
Norman and Peggy
Shearer.
Grace United
Methodist — The Grace
United Methodist Church,
304 N. Pruett, will host
Quilters at 9 a.m. and
Heart to Heart aj 6 p.m.
slogan “Only the Very Dedicated
Make History” and to visit with
mayors and council members around
the state about how their decisions
affect the future of their communi-
ties. Councilman Sheley will speak
at training seminars for Mayors and
Council Members to help stress the
importance of education for elected
officials.
: Aldridge, Kody Norsworthy, Alyssa Henderson, Ian Golden, Laney Cherry, Grace Rearis,
reception, please call 281- Evelyn Langston and Dalton Howeth.
Baytown — Councilman Scott
Sheley was elected as President of
the Association of Mayors,
Councilmembers, and
Commissioners (AMCC) during the
annual Elected Officials’ Conference
held in Corpus Christi in February.
“I am honored to serve as
President of AMCC,” said
Councilman Sheley. “The issues
faced by Mayors and Council
Members in Texas are significant to
the future of our communities and
AMCC provides training and infor-
mation that Mayors and Council
Members need to address those
issues.”
AMCC is an affiliate organization
of the Texas Municipal League
(TML) that focuses on promoting
Supervisor during her tour in Sigonella,
Sicily. Upon discharge from the Navy,
Karen returned to her hometown of
Baytown and was soon employed by the
Department of Veterans Affairs. After
four years of employment at the VA she
decided to branch out and seek new
challenges in helping veterans wanting
to take a more hands on approach.
Veterans in Chambers County should be
on the lookout for the posting of the schedule that Karen
will be at their local library to assist and for her “Did
you know?” articles highlighting the latest changes in
legislature and benefit opportunities.
Karen can be reached at 832-556-9272 or
kyenter@co.chambers.tx.us
Randy Cunningham lives with
his famil^in Baytown.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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County Judge Jimmy Sylvia has appointed Karen
Venter of Baytown (West Chambers County) as the new
area Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for Chambers
County.
“Chambers County will now have a VSO that will be
accessible in all three parts of the county and at various
events within the community,” said County Judge Jimmy
Sylvia.
“This way, we are able to deliver service locally to our
veterans as opposed to having them drive several miles
for help.”
“Karen has a better understanding of the processes and
benefits available to our Veterans because she is a veter-
an. She learned of the many benefits and services avail-
able while employed within the VA,” Sylvia added.
Karen is a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, and
a Navy Veteran who served as a Technical Control
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Baytown, 77520.
GOOD NEWS
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SUN HISTORY
55 years ago, 11 candidates
had filed for four city posi-
tions.
30 years ago, twelve candi-
dates were fighting for three
Lee College Board of Regents
seats.
15 years ago: a 20-year-old
Baytown man drove himself to
a local hospital after being
shot in the head.
One year ago, more than 120
people attended a banquet for
the Baytown Opportunity
Center, celebrating 50 years
existence.
QUOTABLE
the proficiency of
elected municipal
officials and encour- President, he plans to continue the
education of mayors and council
members about municipal issues.
“As an educator in Baytown I know
the importance of personal and staff
development and I hold that same
commitment as a Councilman”, said
conference provides Sheley. He intends on adopting the
a. forum where Mayors, 'i""'1'' “riniv the v«-v DpHiratpH
Councilmeiribers, and
Commissioners have an opportunity
to voluntarily enhance knowledge,
sharpen leadership skills, and learn
more about how other cities cope
with similar challenges.
Councilman Sheley has served on
the Baytown City Council since
1997. and brings a' wealth of knowl-
7 p.m. The executive
board meets at 5:45 p.m.
iti the library. The soup
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W^Howki. Formore
information on the meet-
ings, call club president
Janie DeStefano at 281-
424-9966. For directions
to the church, call the
church office at 281-427-
7335.
GED classes — Free
GED classes are from 6 to
edge to the Presidency of this orga-
nization. During his term as
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Sunday, March 5,
the 64th day of 2006. There
are 301 days left in the year.
Ten years ago: Senate
Majority Leader Bob Dole
swept the “Junior Tuesday”
primaries.
Five years ago: Vice
President Dick Cheney under-
went an angioplasty for a par-
tially blocked artery after
going to a hospital with chest
pains.
One year ago: Syrian
President Bashar Assad
announced a two-stage pull-
back of his country’s forces to
the Lebanese border, but he
failed to address broad interna-
tional demands that he com-
pletely withdraw Syria’s
15,000 troops after nearly 30
years in Lebanon.
— The Associated Press
BIBLE VERSE
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on Project Graduation. For Highlands. After the meet- 3551.
ing, they are planning to
go to Back Draft for
lunch. On March 16, the
Hi Flyers will be at the
Rancho Texcelente IXL
Equestrian Center in Cat
Spring, Texas, to view the
Paso Fino horses. The
horses have a unique way
of walking.
Quilting — The
Baytown Area Quilt Guild
meets the first Monday of
the month at St. Mark’s
United Methodist Church,
3811 N. Main St.
Refreshments are at 6:30
p.m. in the activity center,
ed special features on his patrol car. The children presented Aldridge with homemade thank
uv ovi ,vu. i v. uiv.v y°u cars and c00kies- Aldridge presented each child with a special policeman badge and
information about Baptist safety rule puzzles. Pictured from left, is: Ashlyn Bernshausen, Marshall Wood, Larry
Temple or the welcome
421-5702.
St.-John’s — Any child
who brings another child
who does not regularly
attend to the 10 a.m. wor-
ship service at St. John’s
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501 S. Alexander Drive,
may go to the balcony and
ring the church bell.
Hymn Singing —
Members of all faiths are
invited to an "old-fash-
ioned hymn singing and
preaching" at 10 a.m. and
5 p.m. every Sunday in
the meeting room of the
Comfort Suites, 7209
Garth Road at Interstate -
10. For more information,
contact W. F. McCorkle at
281-422-7949.
Bingo — VFW Post
912, 8204 N. Main, has
bingo at 2 p.m. Sundays.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m,
There is a non-smoking
area. For more informa-
tion, call 281-421-1257.
While stopped at a red light
last week, I found myself
behind a huge, 3-mile-per-gal-
lon SUV. Nothing seemed out
of the ordinary, until I looked
at the rear window, which at
first glance seemed to be cov-
ered in some type of weird
graffiti. A double and triple-
take later, I determined that
the symbols were actually
stick figures participating in
various sporting events, as
well as other items from tennis
balls to baseballs to musical
instruments. In the amount of
time it took for the light to
change from red to “floor it”, I
was able to learn that in this
particular family, at least 6
children were keeping some
fast-moving, sleep-deprived
; adults extremely busy. The
hue up included:
-Edward who plays baseball
and soccer
-Susie, the gymnastic spe-
cialist and violin player
-Nathan, a big time t-ball
enthusiast
-Richie, the trumpet player
and discus thrower
-Alvin, a lover gymnastics,
and what looks to be a clarinet
-Peyton, who not only cheers
Nk for 2 teams, but apparently
plays linebacker for one
Watching the car rumble off,
it dawned on me: if children
can have all their efforts dis-
played on rear Windows for the
world to see, why not adults?
We have interests and hobbies,
so it only makes sense to pur-
chase and display some win-
dow decals of our own so that
everyone knows how we spend
our valuable time. Maybe in a
few months around our town
you will see:
A giant Russet potato lying
on a sofa — can be purchased
by sports junkies who love to
spend endless hours watching
any sport on ESPN except
those that involve snippy
European ice skating judges.
A car with a mattress
strapped to the roof — garage
sale shoppers who will stop at
nothing to drag home that 5-
piece dining room set across
town, even when their,only
method of transportation is a
Toyota Corolla.
A running figure carrying 3
suitcases and a briefcase —
the constantly late business
person or traveler. This person
spends a great deal of time
sprinting from airport to busi-
ness appointment. It might be
a good idea to keep your dis-
tance, or risk being victimized
by a wayward laptop.
A tray full of hot dogs - a
competitive eater who travels
from town to town participat-
ing in events that determine
who can down the most food
such as sushi, French fries
with cheese, or buffalo wings
in an allotted amount of time.
If eating in the same restau-
rant, ask to be seated at least
30 feet away. Though he may
call his style of eating “‘train-
ing,” most of us aren’t too
happy to be hit by flying crou-
tons or nacho chips.
An ace of diamonds-an
Internet poker player. Be very
careful with this breed for
’ they’ve been known to bust
out a game of Texas Hold ‘Em
anywhere they smell cash.
Give these folks an extra
moment or two after the stop-
light turns from red to green.
More than likely they’ve just
been dealt a full house from
the online game played via a
cell phone.
Adults everywhere lead
interesting lives. Kids don’t
have all the fun!
Xi Alpha Delta
Lambda — The Xi Alpha
Delta Lambda chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi will meet
in a member’s home.
Veterans — Disabled
American Veterans,
Chapter 126, will hold its
monthly meeting at"7p.m.
at the VFW Post on Main
Street. All members and
veterans eligible for mem-
bership are urged to
attend.
Support Group — Bay
Area Rehabilitation
Center provides therapeu-
tic, educational, recre-
ational and support ser-
vices for disabled or
injured persons of all ages
and their families. A sup-
guest will be Laura pOrt group for families
u/Vi Fnr mnrp Specja] needs chil-
dren meets the first
Monday of each‘month at
1 p.m. at Bay Area
Rehabilitation Center’s
Baytown facility, 5313
Decker Drive. For more
information, call Matthew
Flanagan at 281-838-
4477.
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“Don’t forget to love your-
self.”
- Soren Kierkegaard
Danish philosopher
(1813-1855)
Today ■
I BSO — The Baytown M
Symphony Orchestra will H
present "An Afternoon of
Classics" at 2:30 p.m in
the Ross S. Sterling High
School Auditorium. The
concert features selections
by Dvorak, Mozart, De
Falla and Holst and is free
to the public.
Baptist Temple — The
Baptist Temple Church,
6000 Sjolander Road
invites the community to a
welcome reception at 7
p.m. for its new pastor,
Jim Looney, his wife,
Karen, and his three sons
Matt, C.J. and Jacob.
Brother Looney was the
former youth pastor of
Langwood Baptist Church
in Houston. Refreshments
will be served. For more
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