A very important get-together

We are having a get-together this evening to introduce candidates for the upcoming Trinity School Board race. The gathering will be held at 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church at 101 College St., on the corner of Wheeling and College. You can park behind the church or in the library lot, since it should be closed at that time. If you cannot be there at 7,  please come later, as we will be there until at least 9:00 PM.

 

For the past 15 months we have been told by attorneys, judges, school officials, ranking  state officials, community leaders and onothers, that the problems we currently have with our school system are actually our own fault. In November of last year we allowed a few people with long term vendettas, agendas and built-up hatred to take over positions on the Trinity School Board. We allowed it because we chose to not vote, or to not think about our vote or to simply believe the lies that some of these individuals spewed to the public in order to be elected. Just a few short months ago no one would have believed that a portion of a nine-member board could destroy an institution to such a degree. Trinity is still a great place, but how much more of the embarrassment, degradation, insults, ridicule and harassment can this wonderful school system and its amazing staff, administrators, coaches and student body endure, I fear not much more.

 

It is time for each of us to let our voices echo through the halls of each Trinity school with a resounding, “Enough is enough”. Your vote in this next election will be one of the many important decisions you will make for your children and for their future. This one action has the ability to impact the lives of thousands of men, women, and children in a positive manor. This is one of those times that one voice, one action; one vote does make a difference. This meeting will help to inform all of us of the intentions of the candidates. We will have an opportunity to ask questions and find the answers to the items of most impotence to our families.

 

I truly apologize for this gathering occurring on Ash Wednesday. It was the only available time, and the importance of having this meeting as soon as possible speaks for itself. Please bring your friends and family with you. I have been asked, “Is it ok to bring children?” Of course it is; they are the reason we are here.

 

As always, thanks for the support. ...See you tonight.

 

Ed Martin