Tuesday, March 3, 1998

Best man for office

As an ex-Abilene police officer, deputy sheriff and lifelong member of the Taylor County community, I consider effective law enforcement to be very important. As a police officer I have had to testify numerous times, and the most important thing in the world is having a DA you can trust. He must believe in you as an officer. James Eidson is that man.
I have had the privilege of knowing James for several years, and I count him among my friends. James is from this area and knows what Abilene needs. Every year that James has served the county, he has gotten better and more effective.
After Eidson's 19 years with the DA's office, this city couldn't find a better man for that office. James Eidson is a fine man and a strong supporter of law enforcement. I encourage you to give him your vote.
K.E. HAMIL
Abilene
Bankruptcy relevant

Psychologist Dr. Mark Cunningham would have us believe he and his wife, county commissioner candidate Melinda Cunningham, filed only a business bankruptcy and not a personal one.
Well, it was pretty personal to their dozen employees, the local vendors and the bank that were left holding the bag for $368,008 in debt while Dr. and Mrs. Cunningham continued to live in a luxurious Lytle home with a pool and drive a year-old Suburban.
The bankruptcy was filed in February 1992, the same month Mrs. Cunningham became president-elect of the local Junior League. One wonders why she didn't go to work and help to pay the debt instead.
Is the bankruptcy relevant to her qualifications for public office? Yes, I think so.
TRAVIS SNIDER
Abilene
Strong presence

I need to thank an Abilenian for being the candidate for county commissioner.
I had the opportunity to meet Chuck Statler. Chuck has a sincere desire to represent our community. He has such a warm, strong presence that makes me feel confident he is the best choice for county commissioner.
BRANDON HUNT
Abilene
Melinda understands

This is in support of Melinda Cunningham for county commissioner. I have known and worked with Melinda on issues related to youth, families and city government. She is one of the hardest working and most committed people I have ever observed when she takes on a job, listening carefully to all the issues, being sensitive to people from different backgrounds and prudently managing budgets to squeeze a dollar's worth of value out of 10 cents.
If you work or own a business, have children or have a family who has to live within a budget, you couldn't ask for a more outstanding person to serve you in government. Melinda Cunningham understands the concerns you live with on a daily basis.
DEBRA GUERRA
Abilene
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A better airport

Please allow me to add my voice to those who are excited and eager to be a part of encouraging our city to create an airport that will not be an embarrassment to us when visitors arrive.
From anywhere in the world, it is necessary to go to D-FW to board a plane for Abilene. Is this insane? Did anyone ever consider proposing to Southwest that they might alternate a couple of flights daily between Midland and Abilene? Makes sense, doesn't it?
This may be an uphill journey, but we must do it.
INEZ FLOECK
Abilene
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