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Hood County NewsSaturday, April 14, 2001 5B IEESTMS TT Afterthoughts about the prison -1 FT i i t.uulljbJ iuOo lit Tolar Rat flings Stan Weinberg (254)835-4430 gate the possibilities. "I suggest it would be good for all Tolar residents to take this into consideration when going to the polls on May 5 Kcws L'mtZS HOOD a coin advisory committee saw Roberta Elmore and Nobel Anderson agree to pursue the establishment of this committee. The audience's attendance and enthusiasm were both welcomed. Because of a lack of participation, the TCAA had earlier considered disbanding the organic zation or at least cutting back on the frequency of meetings. The renewed interest in the TCAA could be attributed to the recent controversy over building a prison in Tolar and the obvious need to bring other more acceptable economic development to the area.

BNow that the Tolar community has, hopefully, put the prison issue behind, we need to take time to heal. New wounds were opened and old wounds irritated. Moreover, suspicion on both sides of the issue has polluted the community. I am sure Tolar is not Zikd to aw need to take time to heal New wounds were opened and old wounds irritated. Moreover, suspicion both sides of the issue has polluted the community.

1 fc- kwtlU i 4il "Knt Me pre svfcrv 1 1 (Vdi.l AiAn't sfoa tfuri vn ahy vvn nvv Tolar mayor Gay le Meyer submitted the following comments expressing her feelings about the -recently defeated prison project in Tolar. "I stand in amazement at the amount of energy that went into protesting building a prison in Tolar. "I also see a million dollars take wing and leave our small, needy community. Money that will be needed not in my term as mayor, but in years to come. "In regards to Jan Hoover's presentation last Sunday, one issue was not men- tioned.

That was the feelings of those who made the bus trip to Henderson to tour the Bradshaw State Jail. Many believed our community could have made a difference in the education of the prisoners so they might not return to a life of crime. "Every city council member who took the trip spoke about the opportunity our community might have to minister to the prisoners and help them have a chance to create a new way of life. "It is really difficult for me to believe we missed an opportunity to show Christian charity to those prisoners, who need it most I am also disappointed our local churches didn't investigate this opportunity. I know we are not biased against our fellow human beings.

"There are many people who do not understand the council's action in at least pursuing the prison project What would have happened if the opportunity had presented itself, and the council dismissed it out-of-hand, without even considering it's merits? "I think the community would have questioned our right to do so and also our responsibility to the citizens of Tolar. We believe wd owed it to Tola? pat least invest' If you're good, you'll get a sucker! Comet, the Canine's Companions for Independence (CCI) dog is very busy these days as his training for CCI conies to an end. Comet has been living with his foster "parents," Chris and Henry Breedenkamp who have been training him for his future life work with the disabled. Above, Comet gives Chris some moral support during a routine medical check-up at her physician's office. Friday May 4th Heritage Park-Glen Rose, Txv (2 blocks from square) get Bring "RSVP? So we can plan how many to Tony McPherson 817-279-6261 GIVE YOUR DUSIIIESS Advertise your DIRECTION, business events with us! HO OUNIYNEWS 1501 S.

Morgan Granbury (817) 573-7066 FAX (817)279-8371 DC on unique in how the community reacted to what some saw as an opportunity and others saw as a challenge. They expressed their opinions in an open forum and carried forward an American tradition of freedom of speech and the right of expression. The city now faces an election and, for certain, Tolar residents will hear a cacophony of claims, counter-claims and accusations before the people of Tolar speak their minds with their vote. The good thing about elections is they end and only come around about every two to four years. Whatever the results, the city and the community will survive.

People will carry on with what is important to them and new perspectives about ourselves will surface. The wounds will heal and the antagonisms will disappear. It's all .4 rt'j. 0r A s1' v.V" "X' ijovAr DThe Tolar Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) recently elected new officers. Jeff Cashman president; Joe Ward, vice president; Kay Rickabaugh, secretary.

The April 5 meeting was attended by one of the largest number of peoplsince the organization was established almost four years ago. In addition, an economic development committee was established. Jan Hoover and Lori Swaim agreed to research the needs and responsibilities of the committee. Dolores Weinberg volunteered td assist in this effort 'The early beginning's of an for I a I Ik. a teve 'ZsnrUm, yfttttkiut, YItckdL lnA resUn Qn faster nnd Ay for i6UtnAy, VHwc and upraise 0m fa a part of tie amity! 1 Acton Baptist Church 3500 Fall Creek Hwy Granbury 817-326-4693 www.actonbaptlst.org Sunday Morning Worship 8 0:30 am Bible Study 9:15 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Worship 6:30 pm jl 1 i i J.

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