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| Vote for change and progress |
| By Alfred Sanchez |
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Published Thursday, May 15, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 15, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 15, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 11, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 11, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 11, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 8, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 8, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 8, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 4, 2008
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| Alvord Middle School cheerleaders have finished their uniform raffle. |
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| Sickened by American politics |
| By Ken Hughes |
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Published Sunday, May 4, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 4, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 4, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 4, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, May 4, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 1, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, May 1, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 17, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 17, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 17, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 17, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 17, 2008
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| I would like to thank one of our Boy Scouts for his honesty. |
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| Understanding the first ammendment |
| By Gary Jeffryes |
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Published Sunday, April 13, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 13, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 10, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, April 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 3, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 3, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, April 3, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 30, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 30, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 30, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 27, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 23, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 23, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 23, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 23, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 23, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 20, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 16, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 16, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 13, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 13, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 9, 2008
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| '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 |
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Published Sunday, March 9, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, March 6, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 2, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 2, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 2, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, March 2, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 28, 2008
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| Joe Tison running for state representative is a curious phenomenon. |
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| Vote for King |
| By Valerie Paulukaitis |
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Published Thursday, February 28, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 28, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 28, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, February 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, February 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, February 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, February 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Sunday, February 24, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 21, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 21, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 21, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 21, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 21, 2008
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| 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 |
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Published Thursday, February 21, 2008
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| Electing lawmakers who understand homeowners' concerns is vital. |
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| King needs to go |
| By Larry Wilson |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| In a monarchy, the king determines how much the voice of the people influences the kings' decisions affecting their lives. The privileges of court/kingdom are extended to the subjects who pay the highest tribute to the king. |
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| King a fine Representative |
| By Justin McLaughlin |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| I can recall a day not too long ago when the former Mayor of Weatherford, Joe Tison, declared Aug. 6, 2006, Phil King Day in Weatherford. Phil King, of course, has served as our fine state representative for the last eight plus years and on that day Joe Tison lauded Rep. King for his many qualities including his commitment to his constituents, his skill as a legislator and his recognition as a principle driven leader. |
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| Photos good for kids |
| By Jaime Stearns |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| I would like to respond to the article that was written about taking photographs at Boyd High School. I can only speak for myself, but I think that it is great that Mr. Duty covers youth events all over Wise County and does a wonderful job doing that. |
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| King me |
| By Jon Moffett |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| I wanted to write to you on behalf of my family to let you know why we support Phil King. Phil King is a true conservative and stands for the values we as Christians ask for in our lawmakers. He stands for families and life. |
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| Thankful for Web site |
| By Tracy Smith |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| I read the article in the Messenger about the new Web site to connect people with their lost pets and it brought me to tears. All I could think about was our family dog, Wallace, that went missing with a neighbor's dog back in December. |
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| Perpetual hazard |
| By Scott Gates |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| After reading the Feb. 13 Update breaking news I have a couple of questions. First off, why hasn't the construction company finished the job? |
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| Who's your party? |
| By George Parker |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| Yes, Mr. Tison, I did hear you, but you were not convincing. It is easy for one to state they are a Republican or even a conservative Republican, but your actions don't support that. Some of our basic values are pro-life, lower taxes, and smaller government. We also support school choice. |
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| Congratulations to Becky |
| By Angela Walls |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| I am writing in response to the wonderful story about Becky Lowrance. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting her, her husband or their families. I just wanted to say congratulations! |
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| It's time to pay attention |
| By Ted H. Shaw |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| Fellow Texans, it is time to pay very close attention to those who desire the presidential office so desperately that they will say and guarantee you anything to achieve their goal. |
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| Change for the right reasons |
| By David L. Small |
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Published Sunday, February 17, 2008
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| It's time the voters in Precinct 1 had a commisioner who knows how to pave a road. |
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| King is dishonest |
| By Bunny Perry |
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Published Thursday, February 14, 2008
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| Rep. Phil King accepted two Super Bowl tickets to the 2004 game from a utility industry lobbyist. He sat in the luxury suite of a company that appears before his House committee. He and his staff were entertained after the last session by a telecommunications and energy company. |
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| Thanks for the coffee |
| By Candra McKee |
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Published Thursday, February 14, 2008
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| I just wanted to say "thank you" to the person who purchased my coffee on Feb. 6 around 10 a.m. I was so surprised, grateful and delighted that this person did such a random act of kindness. |
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| Know your subject before lecturing |
| By Ken Hughes |
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Published Thursday, February 14, 2008
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| Before one attempts to lecture on anything, it is best to know the subject inside-out. Not doing so usually reveals the depth of one's ignorance; however, true ignorance is not that which one does not know, rather it's that which one thinks one does know that's simply not true. |
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| Come and remember Isla |
| By Katherine Hilton |
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Published Thursday, February 14, 2008
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| Being that the memorial service for Isla Florena Singleton is going to be extremely small and personal held in Melissa, the Hilton family is holding a memorial service here in Decatur Sunday, Feb. 17, from 1-4 p.m. |
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| Animal shelter needed |
| By Cathy McMullen |
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Published Sunday, February 10, 2008
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| We once again read of another dog abandoned and left to rely on the kindness of strangers. I read a quote this week I would like to pass along: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." |
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| King among the best |
| By MerryLynn Gerstenschlager |
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Published Sunday, February 10, 2008
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| Texas House District 61, comprised of Parker and Wise Counties, enjoys a distinct statewide advantage by having State Representative Phil King's enthusiastic expertise, constituent empathy, leadership ability, experienced vision and 10-year conservative voting record. |
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| Thanks to firefighters |
| By Bill and Lee Burdock |
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Published Sunday, February 10, 2008
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| My wife Lee and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the prompt response and skill exercised by the brave young men and women of the volunteer fire departments from Rhome, Newark, Boyd, Reno and LaJunta and any others who saved our home in last week's grass fires. |
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| Support King |
| By Robert A. Paulukaitis |
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Published Sunday, February 10, 2008
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| I am encouraging my fellow citizens to support Rep. Phil King in the upcoming Republican primary for House District 61. While I am not a "political junkie," I do know principled, conservative leadership when I see it. |
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| I am a Republican |
| By Joe Tison |
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Published Sunday, February 10, 2008
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| Mr. Parker's question at the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce was, "When did you change your values from Democrat to Republican?" I asked for clarification and he pointed out that I attended a Democratic Party rally in Parker County in late October 2007. |
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| Parents may not be aware |
| By Jaime Stearns |
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Published Sunday, February 10, 2008
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| I would like to start by saying that I really enjoy all of the photos in the paper of our kids and the sporting events photos. I have attended all of the home games at Boyd this year and was not aware that Mr. Duty was asked to take his pictures from the bleachers. Is it a policy not to be on the floor? |
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| King running a positive campaign |
| By Brenda Bosecker |
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Published Thursday, February 6, 2008
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| I would just like to address something that really bothers me. When Joe Tison decided to run for State Representative against Phil King, he promised to run a positive campaign. Since then, Mr. Tison sent out a letter that was very negative against Phil King, and I have seen and read several other articles over the past few weeks with similar tones. |
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| Pundit nation |
| By Alfred Sanchez |
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Published Thursday, February 6, 2008
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| I sometimes listen to AM 570 and am angered by hosts who call only those who agree with their point of view patriots. I am a veteran. I don't agree with 90 percent of their politics. I would like to know where they got the authority to define who is a patriot and who is not, who is a hero and who is not. |
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| Health care comrad |
| By Eddie Dunlap |
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Published Thursday, February 6, 2008
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| It would appear that Mr. Hughes was irritated at my innuendo that universal health care was Marxist. While I am not well versed in Engel or Marx, I have a tendency to equivocate Marxism with socialism. |
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| Bush versus the rule of law |
| By Ken Hughes |
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Published Thursday, February 6, 2008
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| All Americans who place a high value on our incredible U.S. Constitution please take heed. As if one needs further evidence George W. Bush is acting as though he was King of America rather than president, here it is. |
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| Destruction caused by reckless act |
| By Susan K. Stokes |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| Was it you who casually tossed your cigarette out the window Tuesday while traveling through Paradise on Texas 114? Was it you who caused such devastation and heartache to so many people who live on County Road 3390? |
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| Is Joe Tison a Democrat? |
| By George Parker |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| As a conservative Republican I was deeply concerned when it was brought to my attention that Joe Tison attended a "Turn Parker Blue" Democratic rally in late October of 2007, right here in Weatherford. |
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| Paper provided equal coverage |
| By Christine McIntyre |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| I was shocked to see there was such a controversy over the article about the Wiccan group. I did not feel the article was inappropriate in any way. But afterall, everyone is entitled to his own thoughts and beliefs. |
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| Let's donate to the fire departments |
| By Alvin Dethloff |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| To all the residents of Wise County and surrounding areas: in the wake of all the fires we have been having I think it would be a great gesture if everyone could donate at least $100 to be put together and divided throughout all of the fire departments for their time, energy and equipment. |
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| Thanks for the support |
| By Amy K. Williams |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| I want to thank everyone for their overwhelming support. People have gone out of their way to sign the banner and petition to save my miniature goats at 209 W. Dunlap Ave. I never expected such community support. It has touched my heart and renewed my faith in the common man. |
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| Vote against Hillary for president |
| By Ted H. Shaw |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| As a debate watcher, I have come to this firm conclusion - true American citizens who are concerned about the direction in which this country is headed must make some intelligent and knowledgeable choices. |
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| Think before you vote |
| By Brenda Argraves |
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Published Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| I am very upset that someone dumped two dogs on Deep Creek Road for them to become someone else's problem. I am equally upset that when I called to ask our animal control officer for help in capturing the dogs, or for some information on who I could call to aid in getting help for the pair, I ended up talking with someone who was very abrupt and was no help at all. |
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| Teachers are a great encouragment |
| By Robbie Pipes Watson |
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Published Sunday, January 27, 2008
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| One of the greatest assets Decatur High School has is its agriculture program, run by Mr. Elmore and Mr. Allsup. Recently, my daughter showed an animal at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Katrina had a winning day and Mr. Allsup was right there cheering and laughing along with the rest of us. |
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| Thanks for the support |
| By Cindy Lara |
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Published Sunday, January 27, 2008
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| Thank you to all the businesses who donated their facility, food, staff and time. Your contribution to the community made it possible to hold the recent benefit fundraiser for our children's fellow classmate. |
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| Commissioner talks about Aurora Fire Deparment |
| By Mikel Richardson |
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Published Thursday, January 24, 2008
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| This is in response to a recent "Your Views" letter concerning the city of Aurora. Wise County pays fire departments to offset their cost of providing protection in the unincorporated areas of the county (those areas outside of city limits). |
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| Healthcare isn't the government's responsibility |
| By Eddie R. Dunlap |
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Published Thursday, January 24, 2008
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| In Sunday's Messenger, Brandon Evans' "Health Care for all should be part of the general welfare" opinion demonstrates why Ken Hughes is necessary. |
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| Religious beliefs belong to the individual |
| By Michael Williams |
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Published Thursday, January 24, 2008
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| We were not asked by the Messenger to do the Wicca article, we asked them. We have freedom of religion, freedom of the press and freedom of speech just as Ruby Quanz and her 37 churches of God. |
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| Thank you for support |
| By Kristen Kelton |
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Published Sunday, January 20, 2008
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| We would like to extend our appreciation to the community for the incredible support shown to the Bell family and our school in the wake of tragedy. |
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| H.R. 1955 is an assault |
| By Ken Hughes |
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Published Sunday, January 20, 2008
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| I've been absent from these pages for a while, driven mostly it seems from a change in editorial policy for reasons I know not why. Be that as it may, there is something afoot in the U.S. Congress that, if we are going to recover our Constitution in full, every American citizen who values the American way of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness must immediately become aware: H.R. 1955. |
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| Reasons behind new shelter |
| By Rose Stuber |
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Published Sunday, January 20, 2008
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| I noted with interest in Wednesday's Messenger Update about county commissioners hiring Speed Fab Crete to design a new animal shelter at a cost of $20,000. |
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| A day in January |
| By Trish New |
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Published Thursday, January 17, 2008
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| The sun debates with winter's gloom and comes out on top, just for today. A few birds have flown in to critique the area and try out new songs. |
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| Reader disappointed in Wiccan article |
| By Ruby Quanz |
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Published Thursday, January 17, 2008
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| The Web page for the Decatur Chamber of Commerce describes Decatur as a friendly community that offers a high quality of life with few traffic problems, fears or crime. When my family moved here in 1999, there were more than 37 churches where God was worshipped. |
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| Wise Wiccans wished well |
| By Rev. Mary Bowerman |
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Published Thursday, January 17, 2008
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| I applaud Terry for his bravery and Mandy for the quality of the article in Sunday's paper about Wiccans in Wise County. I noticed that Terry put forth his beliefs in the article, which gave the impression it is what all Wiccans believe. Unfortunately, there are some aspects of Wicca which differ from group to group, just as in Christian churches. |
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| Thanks for Bridges' column |
| By Charlene Norris |
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Published Thursday, January 17, 2008
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| I would like to say thank you for giving space to columnist Annette Bridges. It is always very uplifting to read her column, especially when just across the page is a full page devoted to "Wiccans in Wise." |
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