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Letter to the Editor: Proposed town of Wilton quarry shouldn’t pose dangers

By MAHLON DENTER | rural Wilton As a resident of the town of Wilton, I see no harm to the environment and surroundings if Milestone Corporation wants to open a gravel pit in the town of Wilton. All of the talk of dust, blasting and safety of the bikers is unfounded....

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Ed Brooks

By DOUG ROGALLA | Kendall Elections matter! I remember just a few years ago, when I was new in the Kendall area and learning about the candidates running for the 50th Assembly seat, I found out about a candidate, Ed Brooks, who promised to bring "common sense" to...

Letter to the Editor: The canary in the mine?

By ERIC ZINGLER | Kendall In years past, some miners would carry a caged canary into their mine. If the canary looked sick or died, it meant dangerous gases and to get out fast! Unless we have a breakthrough that keeps gravel trucks from crossing the Elroy-Sparta...

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Scott Perkins Aug. 1

by | Aug 7, 2014

By CAROLYN KLEIN | Sparta I would like to highly encourage you to vote for Scott Perkins for sheriff of Monroe County on Tuesday, Aug. 12. He was one of the children who grew up in my neighborhood in Sparta, and I witnessed Scott mature and grow into a very dedicated...

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff’s union endorses Perkins

by | Aug 7, 2014

By JEFFREY SPENCER Union president, Monroe County Professional Police Association The election for Monroe County Sheriff should be highly important to the citizens of Monroe County and the public service the position upholds.  The election is also crucial for the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: VOTE FOR PERKINS FOR SHERIFF

by | Aug 7, 2014

By BRYAN SIMONSON | Sparta I endorse Scott Perkins for Monroe County Sheriff. I've known Scott for nearly 40 years. During that time, I've found him to be honest, trustworthy, loyal and well respected. Scott's dedication to public service is evidenced by his 26-year...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kurtz best candidate for Congress

by | Aug 7, 2014

By JOHN H. CHRISTY | Sparta Most Monroe County citizens know there is a race for sheriff between Wes Revels and Scott Perkins in the Republican primary on Aug. 12 and have already picked their candidate. Not so many people are aware there are other primary contests...

Letter to the Editor: Vote Scott Perkins for sheriff

by | Aug 7, 2014

By KEVIN K. BRUEGGEMAN City of Sparta alderman Please consider this my endorsement for Scott Perkins for Sheriff of Monroe County. As a fireman for the City of Sparta, I experienced firsthand Scott's leadership expertise, dedication to his job, and compassion for his...

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