2012-08-19

Republicans align with Ayn Rand

This November, Republican voters, especially the right-wing-and-a-prayer segment thereof, are faced with yet another conundrum. In addition to having a ticket headed by a Bishop of the Church of Latter-day Saints, a Mormon Bishop no less, whom every Baptist I’ve ever known calls a cult, they are faced with his running partner whose dearly departed heroine was a self-declared and […]

Closed road wasn’t inconvenient

The road and bridge to nowhere was closed for 14 years and didn’t inconvenience anyone – no, not even David Carlton. In the coming weeks, it will become completely obvious who wanted this road opened. What we won’t know is what “they” paid to get it opened. The county taxpayers will spend thousands to get this road opened, but that’s […]

Memorial reflects builder’s beliefs

The words on the plaques at the Alvord Veteran’s Memorial Park express the beliefs and sentiments of the men and women who built it. Everyone does not have to agree with them. However, if you wish to express a different opinion, it should be done with respect and not with name-calling and crude remarks. Linda Goodwin Alvord

Love for Hughes’ letters

Thanks very much for running the letters from Ken Hughes. He is an intelligent man with interesting life experiences. I look forward to many more wonderful letters from Ken. I also enjoy a laugh from all of the Messenger cartoons. Keep up the good work, Wise County Messenger. Beth Holliday Fairview

County holds grudge

When the late County Commissioner Mikel Richardson decided a few years back that my fence line, which protected me from the criminal elements of Newark, was on county property, he hired a substandard surveyor that justified his actions of taking 5 feet of my yard. After two years of litigation and thousands of taxpayers’ dollars later, the county and I […]

Explaining the importance of the county surveyor position

In reference to the latest article published Aug. 11, 2012, in the Wise County Messenger “Survey Says “, I would like to weigh in on the subject of the usefulness of the county surveyor’s position. It is true that more than 40 years have passed since there has been an elected professional land surveyor that has held this position in […]

Give nothing less than your best effort

Memo to all employees: It has come to my attention, through various sources including USA Today graphics and some business management magazines and websites, that you may not always give it 100 percent all the time you’re here. You might take personal calls or surf the Internet while you’re on the clock. There might be days here and there when […]

Education Notes for Saturday, August 18, 2012

ALVORD Meet the Teacher Night at Alvord Elementary will be 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23. The event will be preceded by a Title I Parent Meeting at 5:30. Freshman High School Orientation is 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. Middle School Orientation is 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. BOYD Monday, Aug. 27, is Meet the Teacher Night. 6-7 p.m. – Intermediate/Middle […]

Lady Eagles dominate in season opener

The Decatur Lady Eagles got their season off to a blazing start with two wins Tuesday. Decatur took care of Joshua 22-25, 25-12, 25-17 and 25-9. The Lady Eagles then disposed of Azle in four games, taking the match 25-21, 20-25,25-12 and 25-18. Head coach Claire Rose was impressed. “We performed well as a whole for the first two matches […]

Lady Panthers rack up wins

The Paradise Lady Panthers are off to a 5-0 start after three more wins on Thursday. The Lady Panthers picked up victories over Boyd, Perrin and Chico in their own tournament. Paradise took care of Boyd 25-15, 25-12. Makenna Burt led the way with 17 assists, four digs and three kills. Bailey Sides finished with four kills and two digs. […]