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Letters To The Editor

Write-In Election Strategy…Hidden Pitfalls

Editor: There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth by some folks in the Sonoma Valley about the fact that the run-off for the 1st District Supervisor’s seat will not include one of the three Valley candidates. I know that is mind-boggling to those... Continue

Great Lobby Hero

Editor: (Not sure if this is really a "letter to the editor" subject, but here goes.) I wanted to commend the Sonoma Community Center for its production of Sonoma StageWorks' Lobby Hero. It was an outstanding local theater experience combining a strong, thoughtful play with... Continue

Dream Act

Editor: DREAM ACT For six years I was a mentor for a young boy born here whose parents came from Mexico. I now see this illegal immigration problem in a whole new light. I am putting myself way out there in my approval of President... Continue

Thank you

Editor: I want to thank the Sun for supporting this forum where people of Sonoma can share their news and what they are doing. I was on the KSVY "Mornings in Sonoma" program with Ken Brown last Wednesday to share about my upcoming venture -... Continue

Save Our Middle School Sports Update: WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP

Editor:>Dear Friends of Sonoma Athletes: > >Can you imagine a community whose Middle School gyms are >vacant and competitive athletics are available only to the >elite few who can afford to pay to play? In response to a >persistent and continued decline in state funding,... Continue

Sonoma Chain Store Issue Settled

Editor: The Sonoma City Council finally approved the chain store ordinance that has been under careful consideration for the last year. I want to commend the council majority for creating an open public process that brought together a broad spectrum of community views, resulting in... Continue

Why is Joanne Sanders Bewildered?

Editor: Mayor Joanne Sanders who is running for Supervisor believes the Sonoma County Airport Board decision not to allow the Leland Ranch public fly fishing operation in the Schellville Airport runway protected zone is "arcane and bewildering". Unfortunatley she fails to recognize that the board... Continue

Mother

: On Sunday, May 27th we will welcome home Spc. Kate Baer! Kate is coming home to Sonoma for a visit with her mother for the first time since her deployment to Iraq in January 2011. She was with the U.S. Army's 272nd Military Police... Continue

Save Lichau Road Endorsement

Editor:The road on which I travel is famous, as we hold the Road Warrior’s title: “Worst Road in Sonoma County”, as it is filled with pot holes and is a very rough drive. Even with that, we have not been able to get Lichau Road... Continue

American Cancer Society is Accountable

Editor: I’d like to respond to the article that appeared in the May 18th Sonoma Valley Sun regarding the recent Sonoma fundraiser, The Bell Bottom Bash. I am the event chair for this year's Sonoma Relay for Life. In the past, the Sonoma Relay for... Continue