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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements is named editor and publisher while Jay Eshbach is retired managing editor. Community member David Bloom and managing editor M A Bengtson are listed among board roles.
In Baytown 1949 marks National Apple Month as Kiwanis volunteers begin selling Red Delicious Granny Smith and Gala apples at Conn's on Garth Road and through members. Proceeds fund scholarships, library donations, Special Olympics, Little League, and education partners. Prices: full cases 88 apples at 44 dollars, other sizes scaled. last year raised 32000 dollars, targeting 33500 this year.
A Baytown resident notes broad middle class struggles as housing costs rise, taxes climb, and education, health care, and retirement funding squeeze budgets. Outsourcing, pension cuts, and longer work hours intensify financial and time pressures, even as productivity grows. Ray Wilson of Exxon is cited as context.
A list of government officials including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and Texas senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn and representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with partial contact numbers and website addresses for official correspondence. The data shows multiple phone and fax numbers and statutory URLs for citizen communication.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for its staff including Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. It notes letters to the editor are welcome up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and mentions guest columns should include a photo.
The Baytown Sun notes mail guidelines for signed letters and guest columns, emphasizing original material and author signatures. It lists submission methods, editor rights, and delivery expectations, advising readers to contact the paper if Sunday or weekday delivery is late.
The writer cites around 40 small, locally owned shops in old downtown and urges support for Prop 5. They argue mom and pop businesses deserve better streets and sidewalks, note tax contributions, and say Prop 5 is the first step to address long neglect. The author pledges to vote for Prop 5 and other measures to fix city issues.
Discussion centers on merging Baytown History items into one building next to the existing Baytown Museum. Mrs Wanda Ellis Mitchell and Mr Hoskins propose combining collections including pictures once shown at Citizens Bank. The Class of 52 toured the Baytown Historical Museum, with Mrs Mitchell noted as a gracious hostess.
Alamo Elementary teachers thank Lee High School Key Club members for volunteering at the All Star Carnival on Saturday Oct 20 from 11 to 3. They staffed game booths and food lines, with many volunteers being Alamo alumni now serving as role models for current students, under sponsor Kayla Logan.
A political commentary likens Hillary Clinton’s campaigning to Stalinist imagery citing Marx’s phrase about distributing according to ability and need. The piece urges Democrats to embrace their symbols and voice pride in the party’s branding and messaging.
Community members express sorrow for B J and his family after a tragic death. They describe him as kind and sweet, sending condolences to the family and condemning the crime as a cruel act that harmed his friends and relatives.
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