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Veggie alternatives to meat aren't always best
Dear editor,
Mr. Crowley (“Go for veggie options on July 4,” Viewpoints, July 1) seems unwilling to mention the unfortunate truth that the deadliest outbreaks of Escherichia coli have come from ... vegetables.
Wm. Picou,
Weatherford
Festivals should be revised due to weather, health
Dear editor,
I believe this city has a lot that needs changing.
The Peach Festival, to me, seems way out of line. Many elderly and children are seriously at risk due to the heat in the middle of July. As yet, no shut down has been implemented during the heat of the day, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is perhaps the most dangerous time of day for the most vulnerable of our citizens.
Over the years, many have given suggestions for making attending the festival more humane. Unfortunately, their suggestions have fallen on deaf ears.
I also believe that charging an admission fee for Weatherford residents is quite inappropriate.
Christmas on the Square planning is also ill arranged.
Instead of having it at night, in December, I believe a day Christmas event on the Square would be much healthier for our most vulnerable citizens and visitors from other areas of this county.
Whether it be hot or cold, weather planning in our town is needed for the utmost protection for our citizen’s health and welfare. I believe it should be a city liability issue.
Care about people is more important than monetary profits of those in charge or planning or organizing festival and holiday events on Weatherford’s Square.
Greed in political leadership is becoming very unpopular among this town’s taxpayers.
Darwin Yeary,
Weatherford
Vote for Gary Carter for Precinct 3 commissioner
Dear editor,
To Weatherford, Texas, townspeople and to all that are concerned about our growing little city: When you vote for our commissioners here in Precinct 3 in our beautiful City of Weatherford, Texas, and to know you’ve put your X on the right man running for this position, please may I suggest Gary Wayne Carter for commissioner for our Precinct 3 here in our beautiful growing community and know that Gary is the most honest and caring man to get the job done.
Gary has worked hard running for this position and if he is elected this will be his ONLY job that he will be doing.
Please be sure to go vote. Starting July 27 to July 31 for runner Gary Carter.
Gary is my son-in-law and he comes from a long line of Carters and he is the most honest and dependable and caring person I know.
Please take time to go and vote on these days and remember that Gary Wayne Carter is the man for this position.
Gary Wayne Carter for commissioner Precinct 3.
Thank you and may god bless.
Leta C. Dykes,
Weatherford
Viewpoints
Letters to the editor, Friday, July 13
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CNHI EDITORIAL: Seizure of AP phone records an insult to independent press
Distrust of government secrecy has been elevated to an exceptional level with the disclosure the Justice Department covertly examined two months of Associated Press phone records to determine who leaked details to the AP about a foiled terrorist plot.
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NOW HEAR THIS: ‘What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate’
This famous quote addressing communication failure is a classic line from the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke,” starring Paul Newman. Strother Martin, who played the role of the warden in a southern prison, would use this phrase every time he gave Luke a good whack with his baton. The concept resonated so well with moviegoers that it was voted No. 11 of the 100 all-time favorite movie quotes according to the American Film Institute.
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Letters to the Editor – May 19, 2013
Do you remember the “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” sign that the personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln displayed to greet President Bush when he went out to greet them?
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Guest opinion: Campaign with honor
All politics is local and personal! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful summer, filled with relationship building experiences and times of relaxation. As you do all the things that re-charge us for the next round at work and involvement in community and political activities, let’s reflect on the 2013 local elections for a moment.
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TISCIONE: Woe for calling evil good
You don’t often see “woe” used in an article. It’s a word that has fallen out of usage in our day. But it’s a word that ought to be understood and taken seriously.
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Letters to the Editor – May 17, 2013
As mercury pollution threatens our waterways and carbon pollution-fueled climate change worsens extreme weather, we need someone in Washington who knows how to get things done.
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Letters to the Editor – May 15, 2013
I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to the slobs, idiots and inconsiderate people who continually decorate the beautiful Texas landscape with their trash. I guess it’s really a form of art with beer bottles and cans, boxes, plastic drink containers, food packaging and just about anything else you can think of. It just doesn’t appeal to me. Thank you.
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NOW HEAR THIS: Not by the hairs of my chinny chin chin
I had never really considered this possibility, but every one of the Three Little Pigs was almost certainly a guy. I know that assumption is not particularly popular from an equal opportunity standpoint, but the fact is fairly certain. How do I know? They all three had hair on their chinny chin chins.
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ESTES: Securing a bright future for Texas
Texas businesses have created more than 500,000 jobs since November 2011. Our economy is growing nearly 50 percent faster than the rest of the country and our cost of living remains low.
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TISCIONE: ‘It’s not about me’
“It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning and your faithfulness by night.”
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