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Letters To The Editor

Opinion on the proposed new hotel on the Plaza

Editor: Opinion on the proposed new hotel on the Plaza Fred Allebach PO Box 351, Vineburg, CA 95487 707-935-3514 fca25@yahoo.com 3/2/13 The proposed new hotel in Sonoma is a bad idea from the point of view of gridlock and congestion on the Plaza. As things... Continue

Police Harrasment

Editor:What with wrong with Sonoma county sherrifs department.Im 45 years old I obey all traffic and criminal laws.Before I moved to Sonoma ,my mom used to own the world famous Foothill house in Calistoga and with are hard work, we made that buisness #3 in... Continue

The ‘château-ization’ of Sonoma by parvenu?

Dear Editor, I do not want to further encourage the development of Sonoma into a resort destination and wine country theme park. Even though, many citizens might argue we are already beyond the tipping point. The proposed luxury hotel brings us closer to the selling... Continue

Film Violence Propaganda

Editor: Recently, the national discussion has again turned to gun control and the issue of excess violence in our culture, along with increased, untreated mental illness. Sadly, the ‘entertainment’ industries continue to feed American consumers a steady diet of ‘violent action thrillers’ – games, films,... Continue

To quote Thomas Jefferson

Editor: To quote Thomas Jefferson "When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe”. "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to... Continue

Tired of Theft

Tired of the theft I have been meaning to write about this subject for some time, but then I always seem to let it go. After reading Larry Barnett’s article I thought now was the time. I have been the victim of two kidnappings and... Continue

Assisted living to rehabilitation nightmares

Editor: I would like the chance to have someone explain assisted living and care. Mid November, my Father in law, had his Right foot Wrapped for pressure treatment at a local Assisted Living Center. The Attendee left it wrapped and wet for 3 days when... Continue

New Year's Challenge for FISH

Editor: Dear Editor, Although we at FISH are still enjoying the afterglow of a successful Christmas season, we are facing a tremendous challenge. Since dialysis is not available in Sonoma, we have been providing out-of-town rides to and from kidney dialysis for a number of... Continue

Community Center Improved?

Editor: It is a shameful spectacle to see the community center demolished for a new theater. All of the intricate and artful plaster work has been destroyed. Acoustic treatments might make the room better for amplified music. But historically the room served for decades with... Continue

Thank you Voters

Editor: Now that all the votes have been counted and the results are official, I want to thank the voters for electing me your Sonoma County Board of Education Area One Trustee. I am especially appreciative of the individuals who brought to my attention the... Continue