It's almost been 2 years since we lost Trista and Steph. And I know everyone is still praying for them to this day. They were two amazing girls. And I don't think anyone will ever forget them. They affected so many people, in so many ways. They will always be in our hearts, prayers, and memories. We love and miss you so much. <3.
R.I.P Trista Julene Johnson & Stephanie LaRae Flory**** Reply...

Hi. My name is millie. I just want to say wow. I was reading all the comments. I came a cross an utterly striking comment posted by "Yikes". You said " I also heard...." What you also heard was an inccorect sugestion. What you hear shouldn't be repeated unless it is a fact. I want to ask you, are you perfect? There is only one person I know who is absolutely perfect. God. I also am sitting here wondering, how many "mistakes" have you made in your life? I am sure a hand full. Everyone does. However not all "bad choices" lead to such a trajedy. If you are a parent, or going to be someday, will your kids be perfect. And how exactly do you be a parent. Use leashes to keep your kids controled. Hmm... Well...
And thanks to all the people who are praying, it is truly a relief to know. God does ALWAYS answer prayers, regardless to who you are, they may not all be answered clearly, but they will be answered. I pray constantly for Trista and Steph's family. The wreck shapped my life and makes me who I am today. Somtimes when you come across gestures that say, live life like there is no tommorow. Knowing a year ago today I was still resting in ICU and being told I wouldn't be realeased out of the hospitale for six months, I do not take life for granted. Or my legs. Even though I get made fun of the way I walk every day. I could not think of my life without them, knowing they were almost amputated. Even though I am in constant pain.... Well I am just trying to say, live every day has your last, unexpectedly it could be.
~millicent josephine carpenter<3. Reply...

I almost forgot to add Mr. Christmann is an expert at playing to the fundamentalist crowd. He introduced legislation to protect us from the "Mark of the Beast". Supposedly RFD chips are "The Mark of the Beast", according to the fundamentalist. He has played up the guns, gays, and god routine. Pandering to the worst human instincts is something he learned well from the Bush crowd. He imitates every sorrowful tactic Karl Rove invented, and he could join the Bush theme song without missing a heartbeat.  Just like Bush got elected by playing up to the religious fundamentalist, Mr. Christmann did exactly the same thing. Judging from what he did at the phone company election, there is no way he could be any more of a true Christian, than George Bush is. Reply...

I don't like to think of myself as mad, I like to think I am a concerned citizen. At one time I ran against Mr. Christmann for a position on the board of directors for the local phone company. The dishonest way I was defeated, did anger me, so I guess at least at that time I was mad. After talking to some old time hard core Republicans it has become evident to me that Mr. Christmann's dishonesty extends beyond his practices with the local phone company.  Put simply, the man is a phoney. He has no principles. His only goal is to get elected in order to make a living.  He portrays himself as an independent self made man, when the reality is he would starve were it not for his wife, his father, and his crooked politics. When I ran for the legislature the Republicans came up with a sorrowful scheme to avoid the debates. I have no respect for a man who cannot stand up in public and answer questions. The man has never taken a public stand on a single controversial issue. He makes it a point to make sure the public is in the dark on his beliefs. He changes sides when it suits his needs.  He professes to be a Republican, but is willing to support any Democratic issue that will serve his personal needs, or get him re-elected.  He has used our local phone company to promote himself, and he has done so in a dishonest manner. When I asked him to support the proposition that candidates could speak before the electorate at the annual phone company meeting he would not support the effort, and his agents worked against it. If you have any questions I would be glad to answer them and I suggest you do like David Anderson did and call me. My number is 748-6111.  There is plenty of information on the websites you were directed to earlier in this blog. Please let me know if
I have adequately answered your questions. Reply...

Why are you so mad at someone who is working in the family business?  It happens all the time. Reply...

Thanks for calling David, you are the first person that has ever had the courage to do it, hope we can have a good conversation when you get time. Reply...

David if you want the details, call me.  My phone number is 748-6111.  If you want me to call you at my expense, let me know, I would be glad to do so.  I will be glad to explain to anyone in detail what these people did to run a dishonest election. If you are satisfied with the explanation I gave on the website that is fine. I had to go to the States Attorney to try to get these people to reveal the minutes of the secret meetings they held. They would not release the minutes as required by law. When they finally released the minutes parts were blacked out, and they claimed the decision to appoint Randy without an election was held in excutive session, so they did not have to disclose how the did it. Feel free to call on any questions, right now. Reply...

Dear expositor, you might note my full name is on here several times, where is yours. This computer is used by more people than my self.  If I have multiple personalities, at least some of them are willing to identify themselves, why don't you put your real name, or maybe you are just one more of my personalities on the neighbors computer. Reply...

Dear expositor he didn't get my girl friend, I have had her for 32 years, by the way how long has Randy had his? My girl friend gave me two wonderful daughters, how many kids does Randy have? The man is pushing politics that are ruining families, and he doesn't even have one.  My Daddy didn't give me a ranch, and every cent I have I made the old fashioned way. I applied for a job. West River Telephone did not create a new district just to give me a board position. Mercer County did not invent the job of sign manager for me. I doubt I would qualify to decide where stop signs go. The Lignite Council has Randy in their pocket.  They sent people from every plant to vote for him when he ran at West River. Tell us a time he ever went for the people and against the energy industry.  The man is total sell out. To buy off the fundies he puts legislation out to protect us from the "Mark of the Beast". Give me a break we deserve better.  Name a real job he ever had, just one, please. Reply...

Dear Expositor go to this web site that exposes the scam  http://thelickspittle.blogspot.com/
TELL ME ONE THING THAT IS INCORRECT, JUST ONE. Reply...

As instructed I visited the web site for Randy WHERE ARE THE JOBS? The man has never had a job in his LIFE  If he ever had a job, why doesn't he say so? Reply...

Get over it, he is just doing what George Bush did when he started false rumors about McCain and Kerry. Reply...

The man lives in Hazen, he has never done anything for the community. Never shows up to support any community projects. When the whiner complain about taxes he will show up, but when it comes to doing a little work on a community project, he is invisible. He is for free speech. Ask him to give a speech, and he will do it for free. Reply...

Christmann refuses to take a public position on anything when he can avoid it. During the last campaign he refused to show up for the debates in Hazen, and New Salem. The last time he ran for a position for West River Telecommunications, I asked him if he would support a motion to let the candidates speak to the electorate. Christmann knew it would not be a good move to let his opponent speak, so with the help of his Republican friends the motion was turned down. Can you imagine people voting against hearing what the candidates have to say before an election. This was a typical West River Telecommunications meeting. Republican Jeff Delzer circulated through the crowd asking people to vote down the request to have the candidates speak. This is the District 33 Republicans at their best.  As one of them said "Win if you can, loose if you must, but always cheat". Reply...