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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2006
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements editor publisher Jim Finley retired managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor David Bloom managing editor Jane Howard Lee retired reporter Keith Magee asst managing editor outlines the newspaper’s leadership and career changes with names and roles.
The Baytown Sun praises Lee High School student Samuel Estrada for securing a new Gander mascot uniform with donations to replace a decade-old outfit. Kudos go to donors and Jay Eshbach who covered the remaining costs. Also commended are ARMY volunteers aiding elderly and handicapped Baytown residents.
The column rails against foreign entanglements and Israeli policies, condemns civilian suffering on all sides, and warns against a broad war. It cites Hezbollah Hamas and U.S. policy, noting massacres in Mahmudiyah, Baghdad deaths, and calls for restraint while criticizing neocon ideas and regime change. It closes urging reflection on IRA parallels and urging peace.
Government officials include Governor Perry Lt Governor Dewhurst Attorney General Abbott Comptroller Straynorn Land Commissioner Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Combs and several state senators and representatives. It provides phones for contact and a link to find your representative at the Texas Capitol site.
Clifton E Clements is publisher and Sandy Denson is business manager. Newsroom staff include David Bloom managing editor and Keith Magee assistant managing editor. Doyle Barlow is sports editor and Angie Pagel is advertising director. Production manager is Wayne Oxedine.
Baytown Sun address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 P O Box 90 main phone numbers for news retail classified circulation and fax listed for reader inquiries and subscriptions.
The notice informs readers that Baytown Sun should arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun invites original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include not published address and phone. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send to David Bloom, The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax (281) 427-1880 or email sun news baytownsun com.
A reader commends Sam Estrada for leading a mascot update in Gander community outreach. Applauds Jay Eshbach for extensive youth support, and expresses pride as a Sterling mom and Lee Alumni. Celebrates teamwork and a win win at The Game.
A resident reports fast speeding trucks along Fortner and Bayway, with an 18 wheeler blocking the Bayway stop sign every other weekend for several days. Semis use Bayway Thompson Road as a shortcut to 330 and Highway 146, creating hazards near a school bus drop off area. The area remains a busy residential zone with potential for accidents.
A letter argues San Jacinto Mall failure stems from private ownership and external economy rather than City of Baytown responsibility. Readers are urged to support local businesses and spend locally to keep tax dollars in the community.
A reader compares two 2519 KWH bills from different utilities. In Louisville Ky the bill totals 162.02 with a 5.52 fuel adjustment, while a separate bill shows 399.97 with 221.09 fuel charge. The caller notes Sam Houston Co op Electric in Liberty County has no fuel adjustment and asks if Harris County is unique in imposing such charges.
A Baytown resident reports their truck stolen from a Target on Garth Road with no broken glass. The commenter laments rising crime, urges a mall curfew, and notes their need to travel to Humble for safety and entertainment.
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