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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2006
Page
4
Publisher Emeritus Fred Hartman served 1950 to 1974. The editorial board includes Wanda Garner Cash, Davi Editor/Publisher Manag, Jim Finley, Jane How, retired, Doyle Barlow, Daniel Ne, sports editor, ing Editor and Lee Reporter, e Lynch as Editor.
The U S Mint in Philadelphia produces nearly 100 million pennies weekly amid 150 billion in circulation. Costs to mint now exceed a penny at roughly 1.4 cents due to rising zinc prices, with an expected $13 million loss this year. Public opinion favors retaining the penny despite losses.
A new report warns more than 40 percent of Americans face hardship in retirement. It cites looming Medicare depletion in 2018 and Social Security in 2040. The piece criticizes Bush era privatization plans and GOP hostility to public support, urging increased saving and longer work lives.
A speaker recalls a four day absence during a family seminar and a Dollar Store discovery after seeing a sign in Baytown. He buys simple gifts for his kids, astonished by value, and credits his father’s frugal lessons. He urges readers to tell their dads they are appreciated.
The writer reflects on eleven years caring for aging parents John and Velma Meekins through illness and hospital care. With both parents now gone the speaker vows to uphold a legacy of faith, love, and wisdom rooted in scripture and the church. Barbara joins in passing on this legacy to their descendants.
A compiled list presents contact numbers and websites for national leaders and Texas congressional members including President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green. It also notes district phone lines and official web addresses for further communication.
Baytown Sun addresses executives and editors including Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Danielle Lynch news editor Angie Pagel advertising director Wayne Oxedine production manager and general newsroom contacts with emails for outreach and coordination.
The Baytown Sun publishes from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with mailing P O Box 90 and main line 281 422 8302. newsroom 281 425 8016 retail 281 425 8036 classified 281 425 8008 circulation 281 425 8048 fax 281 427 1880 and email sunnews baytownsun com and web address www baytownsun com.
Readers may submit signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo. Include a non publishable address and phone, contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, and mail to The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews bay townsun com. Submissions may be edited or rejected.
Letter thanks Deana Nall and the Baytown Sun for coverage of the May 27 event. Rolando Valdez and many volunteers helped dunking, games, and raffles. Exxon Mobil backed the day with Treacy Roberts, with Baytown officers, fire department, D.A.R.E. staff, teachers, and families assisting. Community workers kept the park clean while a large group of volunteers organized moon walks, art projects, face painting, banners, and ticket operations. The note highlights role models for West Baytown youth and community spirit.
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