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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2005
Page
6
The editorial board includes Doyle Barlow and Wanda Garner Cash with David Bloom as Editor Publisher and Jim Finley as Managing Editor. Jane Howard Lee is listed as retired Managing Editor with Danielle Lynch as News Editor.
The Baytown Sun editorial urges readers to continue giving despite charity fatigue souring donations after disasters in Asia and the Gulf Coast. It notes local groups like LOVE Ince canceling coat drives, Goodfellows short of 2005 goals by about 20,000 dollars, and United Way Baytown area also behind target, urging careful spending and support for underfunded local agencies.
The writer argues against secularizing Christmas and defends its Christian origins noting December 25 as the holy day. They critique calls to drop religious language and suggest boycotts miss the point, urging observance of Christmas and a Happy New Year.
In a December 13 column Deana Null urges readers to honor Jesus by celebrating His birth. She asserts Christmas loses meaning without Christ and reflects on addiction, forgiveness, and divine love. She expresses gratitude for Jesus’s birth and suffering and calls for living faith in everyday life.
The Lakewood Church of Christ at 7701 Bayway Drive did not plan a Saturday evening service. Bible classes will be at 9:00 and worship at 10:00 on Sunday as usual. Evening activities will be Life Groups chosen by each group.
A structured roster lists state leaders including Governor Rick Perry and David Dewhurst, Attorney General Greg Abbott, Comptroller Carole Strayhorn, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs, and senators and representatives. It provides district numbers and public office phone lines for each official.
Directory-style list of Baytown Sun staff positions with names and contact emails. Includes Publisher Wanda Garner Cash, Business Manager Sandy Denson, Newsroom David Bloom, Sports Editor Doyle Barlow, Design Editor Clarissa Silva, News Editor Danielle Lynch, and Advertising Director Angie Pagel plus a general advertising resource link for reps.
The Baytown Sun lists contact numbers for departments including Newsroom Retail and Classified and provides a delivery promise. Readers are advised to call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. if the paper is not received on time.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo. Include a nonpublication address and phone number. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send signed pieces to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news bay townsun com.
A letter writer recalls buying a REL cassette after Robert E. Lee burned, containing a story and songs like the alma mater Dull Razor Blues and the National Anthem. They seek others who own or can locate the cassette, asking for any leads or memory sharing.
A long-time shopper laments the mall’s decline after new managers take over. The writer recalls a once varied mix of stores and a busy food court, warns that higher rents and fees will drive businesses away, and urges better management to preserve the mall.
A Baytown nursing home ministry complains that Wal Mart refused to donate toiletries for Christmas gift bags despite the chain's vast global reach and large profits. The couple notes Wal Mart offered only a $25 gift card, insufficient for about 70 residents and staff, while praising local merchants during Katrina relief.
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