Wise County Messenger Your Views

It never ceases to amaze me, when I listen to talk radio for amusement, how the radio hosts are in the pockets of the Republican Party. Just listen to them - they care more about the Republican Party than about America.

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Thanks for the help

By Carla White

Published Thursday, May 15, 2008

This is one of those times in life when words just don't seem to be enough to express the way that I feel, but I'm going to give it a shot anyway.

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Thanks to law enforcement

By Joan Wallace

Published Thursday, May 15, 2008

I just wanted to say many thanks for the brave men and women who work in the Wise and Jack law enforcement for caring about the safety of the people in this community.

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We need action

By Gary Morgan

Published Sunday, May 11, 2008

Once again it appears the Texas Department of Transportation and county officials are more interested in saving a buck than the lives and injuries of those that have accidents at the intersection of FM 51 South and Texas 114.

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Thanks to volunteers

By Brandie Kitchens

Published Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors held a Nelson Children's Center Spring Clean Day on May 7.

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Religious freedom is guaranteed

By Gary Jeffyres

Published Sunday, May 11, 2008

Ken Hughes said, "Racism was repudiated at the very beginning by the phrase all men are created equal. It's disheartening that so many Americans can't seem to accept that idea and choose instead to argue over freedom of religion, a phrase that does not appear anywhere in the Declaration or Constitution."

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5K a success

By Pat Slayton

Published Thursday, May 8, 2008

I would like to take this opportunity to express gratitude to everyone involved in making the Wise Eyes Run for Hope 5K in Bridgeport a success on Saturday.

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Students deserve recognition

By Dawn Downe

Published Thursday, May 8, 2008

Reading through the May 1 edition of the Wise County Messenger, I noticed the sports page and the athletes who competed at the Regional Track Meet.

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Remember to wear pink

By Marci Craddock

Published Thursday, May 8, 2008

This Friday, May 9, is Tough Enough To Wear Pink Day and we are trying to turn Wise County PINK for a day to raise awareness for breast cancer!

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Cheerleaders say thanks

By Janan Miller

Published Sunday, May 4, 2008

Alvord Middle School cheerleaders have finished their uniform raffle.

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Sickened by American politics

By Ken Hughes

Published Sunday, May 4, 2008

I've had as much as I can take of 21st century American politics, so much so in fact that I'm seriously contemplating returning to the political position I maintained up until 1979 when I was totally apolitical.

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Davis should focus on real issues

By Misty Petty

Published Sunday, May 4, 2008

I think that Brandon Davis of Rhome is worrying way too much about what the mayor is telling the media. The media keeps citizens updated on what is going on in their town. He needs to start dealing with the real issues in the town like growth and things that will help the city.

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Help appreciated

By Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors

Published Sunday, May 4, 2008

On behalf of the Wise County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors, we would like to thank Mickey Hand and his staff for their quick thinking and management response of water damage to the Appraisal building that occurred March 10.

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Get a grip, Sharon Wilson

By Hartley Simmons

Published Sunday, May 4, 2008

Sharon Wilson no doubt has a Democrat agenda. What a long reach and what a vulgar choice of words about McCain, and before the same children she purportedly is trying to protect. Get a grip.

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Vote for Dr. Alling

By Audrey Dyer

Published Sunday, May 4, 2008

I am writing this in regards to the election of the Decatur School Board. I am a senior citizen and have not had very much involvement in school board elections. I am making an exception this year.

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We deserve better than John McCain

By Sharon Wilson

Published Thursday, May 1, 2008

John McCain is applying for a job as leader of our country and no doubt Wise County voters will support him. Voting against their best interest is something Wise County will continue doing long after the rest of the country changes course.

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Council members are power hungry

By Cheryl Spurlock

Published Thursday, May 1, 2008

I am not surprised to see fascism alive and well in Rhome. Furthermore, I am not surprised to see that the two fascists city councilpersons Brandon Davis and Patty Robison are leading the way.

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Gag order is a violation

By Heath James

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

I feel the proposed gag order is a violation of one's constitutional rights. Brandon Davis is acting more and more like Adolf Hitler every day.

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Wine tasting was a hit

By Andy Smith

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

The Rotary Club of Decatur hosted their first wine tasting event Saturday night, April 19, at the Decatur Civic Center.

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Some can't take a joke

By Lois Wallace

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

It's a sign people! To the restaurant with the "Hillary Special" sign, I give you two thumbs up. My husband and I found your sign very entertaining. It doesn't appear to me that business has declined due to your sense of humor. Kudos to you!

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Cheddar or Swiss?

By Chuck Skinner

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

Maybe we should offer some cheese to Brandon Davis and Patty Robison to go with their whine about the way they perceive the manner of the Messenger's reporting.

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Sign was in poor taste

By Sharon Wilson

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

Sometime during April, Wise County children watched as a local restaurant displayed the following on their marquee.

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Enough is enough

By Shawn Holliman

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

I would like to address the Rhome City Council - enough is enough! It sounds like little kids fighting, "I didn't know," or "He gets positive coverage." Just stop and think what you are sounding like. This is not only an embarrassment to you but to the city of Rhome.

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What about the men?

By Pat Privitt

Published Sunday, April 27, 2008

In regard to the front page story in the April 24 edition of the Messenger, "Runners will shed clothes at weekend race" 5K Race at the Naturist Resort - I just couldn't pass this one up.

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Love, respect and the First Amendment

By Ken Hughes

Published Thursday, April 24, 2008

It's likely few people would believe that the Ken Hughes and Diane Hughes one sees on occasion in the opinion pages of the Wise County Messenger have been happily married for 42 years.

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Variety is the spice of life

By Trish New

Published Thursday, April 24, 2008

There is something sacred about a village full of people of all ages, pulling together and using individual skills and abilities to live well. A mix of ages and I.Q. makes life interesting, challenging, a learning event.

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Restaurant's sign was vulgar

By Ella Jay Neel Tubbs

Published Thursday, April 24, 2008

In the April 17 edition of "other views," I saw the photo of the restaurant in Bridgeport with the anti-Hillary Clinton sign.

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Please don't dump trash on our land

By Rose Stuber

Published Thursday, April 24, 2008

I would like to thank the gracious individual or individuals responsible for dumping about 100 pounds of old freezer food onto County Road 2485. This occurred between the hours of 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

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Sign was distasteful

By Pat Privitt

Published Thursday, April 24, 2008

I am not generally a proponent of "political correctness" but the recent photo in the Wise County Messenger of the restaurant marquee was distinctly distasteful (no pun intended). I cannot believe a business would post something like that, much less that the paper would think it worthy of printing.

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Thanks to telecommunicators

By Steve Stanford

Published Thursday, April 24, 2008

Each year, the second week in April is dedicated to telecommunicators. Congress made the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclamation official in the early 1990s because the telecommunicators are the first point of contact, the unseen first responders, with the public.

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Help make roads safe

By Scott Gates

Published Sunday, April 20, 2008

I wish to ask that all motorcyclists in Wise County band together to help make our roads safer. I have been working on this problem state-wide for several years and need all the help I can get.

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Business marquee gives Bridgeport a bad reputation

By Tracy Smith

Published Sunday, April 20, 2008

I am a Democrat and I am proud to be a Democrat. With that said, the following editorial might be interpreted as my being upset because of my political affiliation. I assure you, it is not.

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Thanks Decatur Police Department

By Ryan Montcalm

Published Sunday, April 20, 2008

I want to thank the Decatur Police Department for making our neighborhood a safer place. We've had problems in the past with a 3-way stop intersection out in front of our house.

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County leaders deserve credit

By Skip Nichols

Published Thursday, April 17, 2008

As a long-time observer (and often critic) of the Wise County commissioners, I'd like to make some comments on the recent Republican primary runoff election.

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Be aware of motorcycles

By Galen Wiley

Published Thursday, April 17, 2008

I would like to ask drivers to be aware of motorcycles during these warmer months. Most of you know how dangerous the highways are in Wise County. It is bad enough when you have an accident in a car, but your chances of survival on a motorcycle are a lot less.

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Let the people vote!

By Randall Watson

Published Thursday, April 17, 2008

I read from the Update that some on the council are trying to play "chicken" with Decatur tax-payers again. They have plans to offer certificates of obligation rather than give voters (tax-payers) a chance to decide our needs.

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Your vote is important

By H.A. Horton

Published Thursday, April 17, 2008

This fall the Electoral College will have to make an important decision. I hope they have read and understand our Constitution.

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Thanks boy scout

By Laura Spain

Published Thursday, April 17, 2008

I would like to thank one of our Boy Scouts for his honesty.

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Understanding the first ammendment

By Gary Jeffryes

Published Sunday, April 13, 2008

In Ken Hughes' predictable style of ranting, he has named religious people tied to McCain as a danger to the United States and our Constitution.

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Give me a sign

By Tony Girtman

Published Sunday, April 13, 2008

So nice to see that Site Concrete is not responsible for the latest delays in opening the lanes of U.S. 380 between Bridgeport and Decatur. It is really a problem of the state of Texas!

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Someone didn't plan ahead

By Chuck Skinner

Published Thursday, April 10, 2008

Let's see now, we have a wonderful new highway that is ready to open and no signs. That reminds me of how long it took for signs after completion of the turn around in front of James Wood Motors. Do I see "signs" of a pattern here? Gee, plan ahead must not be in the master plan.

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Vote for progress

By Ken Hughes

Published Sunday, April 6, 2008

In the coming election, America desperately needs to return to its late, great days of progressive government. America must escape the far-right conservative "Family Values" holier-than-thou politicos who claim divine inspiration and direction from above while diverting the nation's attention from their nefarious activities and insider deals all done to satisfy their narcissism and political and especially economic gain.

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Get out and vote in runoff election

By Scott Gates

Published Sunday, April 6, 2008

We have a runoff election coming and I would like to urge everyone to get out and vote for those in the runoffs. But don't just go and vote - be sure and research your candidates and choose the best one from the research.

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Safety is worth the money

By Dan Mooney

Published Sunday, April 6, 2008

Often, elected officeholders, and those who work for taxpayer-supported entities, become infected with a common disease - BigShotitis. They begin to think they own the jobs they hold, and are accountable to none. This usually occurs on commissioners courts and local school boards.

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Rivalry isn't really between the teens

By Gina Maxwell

Published Sunday, April 6, 2008

F.Y.I. concerning the Bridgeport/Decatur softball game. The article stated that the last five years had been one-sided and that Bridgeport had not made the playoffs the past five years and Decatur had.

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We can't take four more years

By Derek Worlow

Published Thursday, April 3, 2008

After reading Brother Demmitt's criticism of Barack Obama's choice of spiritual advisor and the possibility of his president bringing a divisive element and fracturing the foundation of our nation I felt a need to respond.

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King provides a good home

By Josh Hyatt

Published Thursday, April 3, 2008

I am the author of a story about Decatur resident David King, which appeared in the March 2008 issue of MONEY magazine. In "Bachelor Father," as the story was called, I wrote a profile of Mr. King because he embodies a group of people that is growing in numbers: fathers who gain primary custody of their children.

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Vote Belew for county attorney

By Ben Leonard

Published Thursday, April 3, 2008

My friend and colleague, Marilyn Belew, is running for the office of Wise County Attorney. I first met Ms. Belew almost 15 years ago when she worked at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. In the intervening years, she built a thriving practice in Decatur representing citizens in both civil and criminal proceedings.

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Time to get out of Iraq

By Ken Hughes

Published Sunday, March 30, 2008

Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, 65 BC- 8 BC, better known as Horace, wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori," or "It is sweet and right to die for your country." Later toastmasters spiced it up a bit; "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori, sed dulcius pro patria vivere, et dulcissimum pro patria bibere. Ergo, bibamus pro salute patriae," or "It is sweet to die for the homeland, but it is sweeter to live for the homeland, and the sweetest to drink for it. Therefore, let us drink to the health of the homeland."

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America needs spiritual movement

By Diane Hughes

Published Sunday, March 30, 2008

I found Ken Hughes' editiorial "States aren't so united after all" very inspiring. My family on my father's side came to America in 1736 because of religious persecution. My daughter-in-law's family came for the same reason, religious persecution.

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Racism is a problem

By Gary Demmitt

Published Sunday, March 30, 2008

Billy Graham has stated that one of the biggest problems our nation faces is racism. Racism is defined as prejudice in regard to a certain race. It is without a doubt a problem in America today. But I am convinced the knife cuts both ways, and the problem of racism is not simply one sided. We are in the midst of a political firestorm that is born of racism.

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Thanks for responding

By Julie Schooling

Published Thursday, March 27, 2008

I would like to say thank you to the Alvord Fire and Rescue and the EMTs that helped my father Bill Schooling, who is a survivor of a massive heart attack from last September and is still full code as he has not had any surgeries as a result of that heart attack.

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Good deed deserves praise

By Sheila Langston

Published Thursday, March 27, 2008

On March 19 our beloved family pet disappeared from our yard. We looked for hours and hours to no avail.

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Reverse our inequities

By Ken Hughes

Published Thursday, March 27, 2008

One often hears America is the greatest country in the world. In the business Dee and I have operated since 1993, many of our customers in the marine and maritime trades are outside of the United States; therefore, our business provides a perspective not shared by most Americans.

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Intentional poisoning is wrong

By Rita Elliot

Published Thursday, March 27, 2008

Intense abdominal pain, vomiting, staggering, diarrhea, collapse, coma, death - these are the symptoms of arsenic (rat) poisoning.

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Thanks for the information

By Jeff Childs

Published Sunday, March 23, 2008

My family moved from Wise County over a year ago, and we certainly miss our friends and our church. It has been nice keeping up with them in the Messenger, but my subscription has now expired. I have looked at the local papers, but I am afraid I have been spoiled by the Messenger.

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States aren't so united afterall

By Ken Hughes

Published Sunday, March 23, 2008

It would be great to have a platform from which to remind all Americans that this 221-year constitutional republic of ours has always been billed as the United States of America; however, watching all the shenanigans, sloganeering and political xenophobia of the late 20th and early 21st-century political parties, I am beginning to wonder about the United part.

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Zoe touched many lives

By Denise Joseph

Published Sunday, March 23, 2008

I want to say "thank you" to the Messenger for the beautiful slide show and the wonderful articles in the newspaper that perfectly exhibited Zoe's mission and purpose in life. Thanks to Joe Duty for all the great pictures he took of Zoe through the years. I always felt Joe and Zoe had a special bond.

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Enjoy the library

By Alea Pena

Published Sunday, March 23, 2008

A highlight of our spring break was spending a couple of rainy-day hours at the newly renovated Decatur Public Library. Librarian Cecilia Barham, her staff and the library board deserve well-earned praise for their latest accomplishments.

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Concert was a fun success

By Pat Slayton

Published Sunday, March 23, 2008

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the band members of the Green Fuz, the Flight Plan and Judi Conger for participating in the concert on Saturday night at the Bridgeport Stage.

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Compliments to pro-active teens

By Pat Slayton

Published Thursday, March 20, 2008

We would like to commend Decatur High School on their proactive stance on Teen Dating Violence. We had the privilege of facilitating a discussion with the students following the presentation of "Yellow Dress," a one person play concerning the death of a teenager at the hands of her ex-boyfriend on the night before prom. Two presentations were made on the afternoon of March 12, one to the female students and one to the male students.

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Trip to Iraq is a campaign stragegy

By Ron Sharp

Published Thursday, March 20, 2008

John McCain goes to Iraq, but it's not a campaign item, it is just a fact finding trip. If you believe that, I have some oceanfront property in Kansas that I want to sell you!

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U.S. is headed for GOP president

By Tony Mooney

Published Thursday, March 20, 2008

Heads up Dems, are you ready for another four years of a Republican President? I suggest you get used to the idea because the constant turmoil in the Clinton and Obama camps shows no sign of ebbing, especially on the eve of your party finally choosing a nominee to run against McCain.

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Thanks for helping us celebrate

By Lucia McKee Krezmar

Published Thursday, March 20, 2008

A special thank you to all who came out despite the cold and snow to celebrate the World Day of Prayer 2008. We felt the prayers of those who had to stay home that morning.

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Student requests help with project

By Joey Ballard

Published Thursday, March 20, 2008

My name is Joey Ballard. I am doing a state report on Texas. If you could, publish this in your paper and ask your readers to send me things that would help me understand Texas some more.

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Sue will be missed

By Lyndal Hicks

Published Sunday, March 16, 2008

The family of Sue Hicks would like to express our sincere thanks to the hospital and doctor's staff and everyone who sent cards, flowers and prayers during her stay and after her passing.

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Thanks for the support

By Yvvonne Ashlock

Published Sunday, March 16, 2008

The Decatur Skate Hardball Roller Hockey Club hosted its first fundraiser at a recent hockey tournament held in Decatur March 1-2. Our goal was to raise funds for our youth hockey teams to travel to Utica, N.Y., for national competition in July.

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Thanks for the kindness

By Terri Johnson

Published Thursday, March 13, 2008

Thank you very much to all the teachers, administrators and helpers at Rann Elementary for the outstanding care you took with all the children Thursday during the snow!

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Thanks for voting

By Bill Smith

Published Thursday, March 13, 2008

I humbly and respectfully thank the citizens of Wise County for taking the time and responsibility of voting in the primary. I feel blessed to be a part of Wise County.

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Bush has spent his political captial

By Ken Hughes

Published Sunday, March 9, 2008

'I would work with our friends in OPEC to convince them to open up the spigot, to increase the supply,' Mr. Bush said. Use the capital that my administration will earn, with the Kuwaitis or the Saudis, and convince them to open up the spigot.

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File your tax returns

By Clay Sanford

Published Sunday, March 9, 2008

Starting in May, economic stimulus payments of up to $600 for individuals ($1,200 for married couples) will be issued by the IRS based on 2007 tax returns. Parents also get $300 for each eligible child.

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Stop selling dogs in parking lots

By Carole Sanders

Published Thursday, March 6, 2008

For two weekends in a row, I observed people selling puppies from a retail store parking lot even though the store says they can't do it.

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Road is safe: Driver was not

By Pat Privitt

Published Thursday, March 6, 2008

Why must we cry "safety hazard" and call for the expense to taxpayers by adding railings to a perfectly safe road as Keeter (FM 2048)? The accident occurring there recently was obviously not due to that stretch of road but simply because the driver was not paying attention to her driving as she should have been.

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Look twice for motorcycles

By Scott Gates

Published Thursday, March 6, 2008

A reminder to all to look twice, save a life as motorcycles are all over. On Saturday, March 8, there will be the Eagle Rally starting at Decatur High School and traveling to different stops, and the Texas ABATE will be holding a state meeting here in Decatur, so please watch out for motorcycles this coming weekend.

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Return sense to Congress

By Ron Sharp

Published Thursday, March 6, 2008

Ho Hum. Here we go again. Now, the attorney general has refused to honor the request of the House of Representatives to refer to a grand jury two of Bush's previous lackeys.

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Boyd girls team is first class

By John Emshoff

Published Thursday, March 6, 2008

On Feb. 19 in Springtown, our Lady Jacket basketball team took on the Brock Lady Eagles to determine who would advance to the regional tournament. After a hard-fought game our girls were defeated, ending what was truly a fantastic season.

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Case will review right to bear arms

By Tony Mooney

Published Sunday, March 2, 2008

Two events are happening this year that have the potential to change the dynamic of our country unlike any that have come before.

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Managed healthcare is bad

By Manshadow Waylett

Published Sunday, March 2, 2008

Mr. Hughes, you don't want a federally managed healthcare system, no matter how your imagination is swayed by Hillary and Obama. You are strong on criticism and statistics about the failings of free enterprise to deliver universal care but short on specific remedies. Surely, no one wants the British or Canadian model as an option.

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Stimulus money has bad policies

By Laura Spain

Published Sunday, March 2, 2008

Low income workers and recipients of Social Security and certain veterans benefits should take note of the economic stimulus plan.

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Stealing signs is illegal

By Tracy Smith

Published Sunday, March 2, 2008

The stealing of yard signs happens every election cycle, but that is not an excuse. It is still illegal and shameful to do so.

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Not impressed

By Brad Logan

Published Thursday, February 28, 2008

Joe Tison running for state representative is a curious phenomenon.

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Vote for King

By Valerie Paulukaitis

Published Thursday, February 28, 2008

My family and I have known Phil King and his whole family personally for almost eight years, and they represent everything that is finest and best in our state. But whether you know him that well or not, there are even better reasons to vote to keep him as our state representative for District 61.

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We need King

By Ann Williams

Published Thursday, February 28, 2008

I have no problem with differing opinions. I do have a very real problem with distortion, innuendo, halftruths and outright lies. In the political arena, unfortunately, this is all too common. In the race for Texas State Representative District 61 an honorable man and very effective incumbent has been subjected to each of these.

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I'll vote for King

By Ken Davis

Published Thursday, February 28, 2008

Well, I don't know about the rest of you, but I've had just about enough. The pro-casino gambling lobby is hammering away at Phil King, trying to destroy the reputation of one of the finest and most dedicated servant-leaders I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

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Universal healthcare is inevitable

By Ken Hughes

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

The topic of universal healthcare has reverberated through the Messenger's opinion columns of late. A timely research report from the American Cancer Society points out the wide disparity of healthcare meted out to American citizens. It also underlines the unfairness of the American for-profit healthcare industry and highlights the societal harm caused thereby.

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Vote Obama for President

By Kandy Shelton

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

I urge voters to believe the citizens of our great nation can and will make a difference not only in the election process but also in changing the way politics are done.

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Vote for Phil King

By George Parker

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

In 2006, conservative and family value voters did not show up at the polls and we got a government that does not support our values. It is time for us to stand up and be counted. We need to elect people that support our values. A few of these values are smaller government, lower taxes, pro life and marriage between man and woman.

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Don't vote for King

By Jay Graham

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

The election for state representative is not a complex issue. The voters have an incumbent who has taken a massive amount of campaign funds from outside his district from special interest groups. He has abandoned the local citizens who elected him and fallen to the game of Austin back room power brokers and influence peddlers.

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Vote for Joe Tison

By Beth Potter

Published Sunday, February 24, 2008

As a parent I am voting for Joe Tison for state representative of District 61 on March 4. During recent legislative sessions I continued to watch and read about the redistricting of our state based on party lines. I know that in the state of Texas each party in power has the right to redistrict.

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Get out and vote GOP

By Zan S. Statham

Published Thursday, February 21, 2008

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, it's time to go to the polls. We have been inundated with messages from presidential, state and local elected officials and challengers. Some of those messages tell us what they've done and are going to do to make our communities a better place to live, raise our families and operate our businesses. Some of the messages try to muddy the water.

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Reader enjoyed pics

By Nathan Horner

Published Thursday, February 21, 2008

Bravo to the Messenger on the video you posted on your Web site for the Father Daughter Dance. It was very moving and the song that went with it was very appropriate.

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GOP must go from office

By Ken Hughes

Published Thursday, February 21, 2008

On our way to a new president, Americans need to take a look first at our position in today's world, then the recent past and then further back. That's the only way to get an idea of the course America needs to chart if we are to have even a small chance to recover America's traditional course through history and restore our nation both internally and externally.

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Who is Joe Tison?

By Jim Trainor

Published Thursday, February 21, 2008

Joe Tison attended a Democrat rally, with a stated purpose of "Turning Parker Blue," alongside representatives from the Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama Campaigns. I thought Mr. Tison said he was a Republican. Well, not so fast. A recent newspaper article quoted Mr. Tison as saying he "was not a Democrat or a Republican."

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Don't re-elect Phil King

By John T. Johnson III

Published Thursday, February 21, 2008

I live in Tarrant county and I want to encourage those of you in Parker and Wise counties to vote against Phil King in the upcoming primary election. Before you encourage me to mind my own business and keep my nose in Tarrant county, please hear me out.

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Re-elect Phil King

By Ashley Conlon

Published Thursday, February 21, 2008

Electing lawmakers who understand homeowners' concerns is vital.

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King needs to go

By Larry Wilson