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Letters To The Editor

Invest in Human Capital

Editor: The opportunity for our Valley to invest in human capital is going to present itself this November 2 when the outcome of Measure H will be decided by voters of all political persuasions. Passing the proposed $40,000,000 school bond will generate over $29,000,000 in... Continue

Fire Department Appreciation

Editor: The response to a small fire in Rogers Creek off Temelec Drive was much appreciated. We must all be responsible for the dry landscape around where we live. Our fire department is so very important to our community. Thanks for the good service. Lorraine... Continue

In remembrance of Zino

Editor: On Saturday, Oct. 9, I was one of the many who attended the celebration of life for Zino Mezoui, over here in Lake County. Last Tuesday, seeing Jan – Zino’s wife – she told me of the tremendous turnout for the similar event in... Continue

Vote for Chambers and Carruth

Editor: I have cast my ballot and ask you to consider joining me in support of David Chambers and Kevin Carruth for election to the Board of Sonoma Valley Hospital. I know them well. They are exceptionally well qualified. They will serve our community with... Continue

Measure H means an educated community

Editor: I’m a proud parent of two students at El Verano Elementary School. Ever since my son Alex started school there, I saw the needs that the school had and I began to get involved. Since then I have given countless hours and have encouraged... Continue

Sebastiani announces council endorsements

Sonoma City Councilmember August Sebastiani, who is not running for reelection, released this letter Tuesday. Editor: As an outgoing member of the Sonoma City Council, many of my supporters have asked if I plan to make an endorsement. This year it hasn’t proven to be... Continue

Beware the leaf blower men

Valley terrorists walk among us. You’ve seen them. They stalk our neighborhoods and streets. Usually spotted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. They wear blue jeans and flannel shirts, a strange contraption strapped to their backs, a black hose emits that terrible... Continue

Think twice about Barbara Boxer

Editor: If you’re inclined to put up a campaign sign for Barbara Boxer, I suggest you retrieve one you may have stashed in your garage. It reads: “Cows Not Casinos.” Several years ago House representatives passed legislation granting tribal status to Graton Rancheria. The legislation... Continue

Questions for candidates

Editor: Here are some questions that weren’t asked at the recent city council candidates forum: 1. Martin Luther King, Jr. questioned when a man would be judged by the content of his character (surely not meant as gender specific). Putting aside what a candidate says... Continue

In praise of save the boobies!

Editor: Thank you so much for bringing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month by including facts about breast cancer in last week’s Sun. The chance of a woman having breast cancer in her life is less than one in eight according to the American Cancer... Continue