Help celebrate by adopting pet
Cats! Dogs! Kittens! Puppies! What a party. The Humane Educational Society at 212 N. Highland Park Ave. is continuing the celebration of its 100th anniversary, founded in the year 1910.
Precious animals are available to safe and loving homes for $19.10. This includes neuter/spay, rabies shot, microchip and vet checkup. That’s a real bargain. Come in and help us celebrate!
DELORIS RISSLING
Robin Smith has proven record
Over the course of my 30 years in business I’ve interviewed hundreds of individuals who’ve assured me they could do the job and asked me to trust them. The quandary was always – how do you determine who to believe?
The answer is simple: Look at their track record! The best predictor of what someone will do in the future is what they’ve done in the past. That’s where Robin Smith shines with a solid, conservative track record of success. Her stance on the issues isn’t just a document she formulated for this campaign. Rather it’s what she’s lived over the last 20 years
Robin’s opponents do not have such a track record. They have promises, slick commercials and claim they’ll follow the Constitution. Who wouldn’t tell you that? But what we don’t know is can they be trusted? Absent a track record, they’re just empty promises.
We know from experience what a campaign promise from an untested congressman is worth. Remember Zach Wamp and term limits?
So join me, a member of the Chattanooga Tea Party, in voting for Robin Smith – a Reagan conservative who will follow the Constitution and whose present talk aligns with her historical walk.
MARK WEST
Ooltewah
Include Wamp in election choices
As I contact supporters for Zach Wamp for governor, some confusion exists as to the Aug. 5 elections and the local, state and federal races.
The Aug. 5 election serves two purposes: It is the general election for local races and the primary election for state and federal races. The local elections include the race for county mayor, sheriff, school board and other local offices. The state and federal elections include the race for governor, Congress and state representatives. The general election for the state and federal races will be in November where the Republican primary winner will face the Democratic primary winner.
To vote for Zach Wamp for governor, a voter must request a Republican ballot. In Tennessee, a voter may request a Republican ballot in the Aug. 5 election, regardless of whether the voter requested a Democratic ballot in previous elections. The candidates running in the local general elections will appear on every ballot regardless of whether a voter requests a Republican or Democratic ballot.
If you have not already decided on your choice for governor, please consider voting for Zach Wamp. He is a man of great integrity with a clear vision for the great state of Tennessee.
BECKY HUNT
Soddy-Daisy
Gobble will stand on principles
Tim Gobble is a man of integrity. He has demonstrated this throughout his distinguished career as a public servant and an elected official. His values are important to him, and he will not compromise them to advance himself or an agenda he knows is not right. He will, however, stand on principle even when it is not popular do to so. He is a lifelong Republican, but will not put party before people nor put politics before principles. This is the kind of man we need representing us in Washington, D.C.
In the present climate of distrust and disgruntlement with the status quo, Tim Gobble is truly the man for the 3rd District congressional seat. He is not part of the “establishment” nor is he a “party insider,” but he shares the conservative values of the citizens of the 3rd District and will represent and serve them honestly and diligently. He does not seek the endorsement of “well known” politicians; he is only interested in the endorsement of the people of this district.
Let’s send a message to Washington, D.C., and to the political establishment, and let Tim Gobble be the messenger.
TOM HARRISON
Cleveland, Tenn.
Fairchild desires best education
A vote for Everett Fairchild for the Hamilton County school voard is the right vote! As a former city councilman representing District 3, I worked closely with Mr. Fairchild and know first-hand his commitment to our community and his desire to provide the best possible education for our youth.
Everett Fairchild was a leader in developing the North River Community Plan. He worked with many community constituents in creating the vision, policy for future development, and our plan for future public infrastructure for the North River Area. It is through his leadership and participation in our community that we now have the North River Civic Center; improvements in Ashland Terrace and the Highway 153 corridor; and, most recently, the acquisition of the old Hixson Middle School for the future use as a community center for our youth.
Everett Fairchild’s wise, dedicated leadership on the Hamilton County school board is of critical need as our schools face financial restraints and the school board strives to provide our youth an educational experience that will prepare them for future opportunities. Thank you, Everett Fairchild, for your willingness to be re-elected to the Hamilton County school board!
DAN PAGE
Wamp has become an embrrassment
Zach Wamp now has accused Bill Haslam of being involved in a business that actually sells cigarettes, beer and, oh my goodness, lottery tickets. The last time I checked, all of these are legal in Tennessee and bring in millions of dollars of tax revenue.
So I guess if you smoke, drink beer or buy lottery tickets or if your kids attend school on a Hope Scholarship (Zach’s daughter) then Zach would be embarrassed if you voted for him.
I guess also he would condemn and not take money (or return any he has received) from Publix, Bi-Lo, CVS, convenience store owners, anyone connected with a casino, or Sen. John Ensign from Nevada, who contributed $5,000 to Zach’s campaign, and I would imagine a lot of that money came from the Nevada casinos.
Zach has also criticized Haslam for being affiliated with Pilot (service stations) when they were accused of gouging gas customers.
Pilot Oil has been in business for 52 years and has done much more for the citizens of Tennessee than any hack Washington politician ever has.
Zach, I supported you at one time, but you are a real embarrassment.
DOUG JONES
North Chattanooga
Officer’s help is appreciated
On July 10 my husband and I were riding our bicycles at the Riverpark. We were approximately five miles from our truck when I experienced a fall which resulted in a broken wrist and a hip injury.
Before we had time to collect ourselves, a Good Samaritan arrived on the scene in the person of Chattanooga Police Officer Doug Elliott. He quickly assessed my condition and called for medical assistance. He stayed with us until the EMTs arrived, making sure that I was as comfortable and calm as possible.
A few days ago, my husband saw Officer Elliott again at the Riverpark. He took the time to stop and ask my husband how I was doing.
So much of the publicity surrounding our law enforcement officers today is negative. I just wanted to convey my appreciation to Officer Elliott for his professional and courteous assistance. Thanks also to Officer Martsall, EMS responders Tobey and May, and the staff of the Memorial Hospital emergency room. I appreciate everything you did for me!
BARBARA HOWARD
Rhodes is right for the job
After having closely watched the race for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District, I am convinced more than ever that Art Rhodes is best choice.
It is sad to see the other candidates fighting like children. The negative campaigning has turned so many away from politics. Our nation needs true leaders and statesmen more than ever. Everything I’ve seen from Art Rhodes tells me he is the right man for the job.
Art Rhodes’ character, experience and values are a breath of fresh air. He is the only candidate running with legislative experience and the only candidate who has worked to balance the federal budget. He’s done it before and we need him to do it again.
I’m voting for Art Rhodes!
TRAVIS HENRY
Cleveland, Tenn.
Long stands above the crowd
There is no office on the ballot in the August election more important than the board of education. A well educated electorate is the foundation of our democracy, and if we are to compete in the world market, we must do better.
For District 9, there is a young man who stands above the crowd. He is Caleb Long. Caleb was born in Hamilton county and is a graduate of Ooltewah High School.
While employed as an electrician and member of IBEW 175, he returned to school and earned a degree in political science and a master’s in public administration from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Caleb Long believes the most important element in the educational process is the classroom teacher and that education is indeed an investment in our long-term future.
He believes rational, calm conversation best serves the educational process and will be a temperate voice on the school board.
He is a member of Apison Baptist Church and if you live in Apison, Collegedale, Ooltewah, Birchwood, Snow Hill or Harrison, you can vote for Caleb Long.
I strongly recommend his election.
WELDON R.
MARKHAM
Member
State Democratic
Executive Committee
10th Senatorial District
Fleischmann for balance budget
Chuck Fleischmann is a pro-life conservative and a Christian family man who believes in the sanctity of marriage.
He is a small-business man, is a member of the NRA and will stand up for the Second Amendment. He will work for a balanced budget and will vote against raising taxes.
I urge you to vote for Chuck Fleischmann in the Republican primary election.
CHARLES E.
PEAVYHOUSE
Hixson
Deal provides nothing for state
Please, eight years of Sonny Perdue followed by four years of Nathan Deal. What in the state of Georgia have we done to deserve this?
Deal accomplished absolutely nothing in the 20 years that he was in Congress and now wants to be governor. Anyone for bringing back Jimmy Carter?
JOHN MCPHERSON
Dalton, Ga.