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  • Originally published May 16, 2008 at 3:43 p.m., updated May 16, 2008 at 3:43 p.m.

THUMBS UP

Thumbs Up to all Howell Middle School Choir, soloists, dancers, dreamers, and leaders for their presentation of “Choices Count!” And a thumbs up to the performers who were excited about the content of the program “Choices Count!” which encouraged character-based principles to enable young people to succeed at life. Six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

Eden

Victoria

  

Just like to say thumbs up to Jenna Bush for having her beautiful wedding in Texas.

Bobbie

Victoria

 

This Democrat gives thumbs up to the Republicans for avoiding backbiting and nuclear trash-talk within the party. I opine that it’s no way to run a household or a country.

Joseph

Palacios

 

THUMBS DOWN

 

Thumbs down to individuals who dispose of creosote posts, pieces of broken furniture, boards with nails, plastic bags, plastic bottles, vehicle tire, synthetic rope and other assorted trash at the airport brush pile site. The brush pile is for disposing of clean, uncontaminated, organic, waste material, material that can safely be run through a wood chipper and will decompose back into the soil. Let’s help the city/county keep the brush pile free of trash.

Joe

Victoria

 

FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD

 

THUMBS UP

 

Thumbs up to the San Antonio Spurs for winning Thursday night in Game 6 against the New Orleans Hornets. Let’s have another win in New Orleans on Monday.

 

Thumbs up to construction beginning on Laurent Street. We can’t wait to have another great street in Victoria.

 

Thumbs up to the cold front that blew through the area early Friday morning.

 

Thumbs up to the Cuero Anchor Club for putting on a prom, with all the trimmings, for a group of Lifeskills students who don't always get to enjoy such events.

 

Thumbs up to all the activities Goliad State Park and the area offers.

 

Thumbs up to the Lady Commanches of Shiner for winning the Class 1A regional semifinal.

 

Thumbs up to singing zoologist Lucas Miller, who entertained students at Nazareth Academy.

 

Thumbs up to Robert O’Canas of the U.S. Army, who was able to witness the birth of his son, Zane Daniel O’Canas on May 7.

 

Thumbs up to the Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra for the group’s airing on KVRT 90.7 FM.

THUMBS DOWN

 

Thumbs down to the fast-approaching hurricane season.

 

Thumbs down on the combination of circumstances that is presenting a serious threat to the wild shrimp industry on the Texas Gulf Coast.

 

Thumbs down to higher taxes.

 

Thumbs down to people who treat other people like lesser beings.

 

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to submit your comments. Be sure to include your contact information so we can verify you wrote the “thumbs.” Only your first name will be used in the newspaper. You may e-mail them to letters@vicad.com, mail them to Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Victoria Advocate. P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77902, or drop them off at our offices at 311 E. Constitution St.



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