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GRANDMA GREEN SAYS: Exercise your right to vote
Regarding voting, or the lack thereof in Grant County, I read the Columbia Basin Herald’s edition of Aug. 20 to le…
Qualifications for Assessor job
In a Boeing career that spanned 37 years and in particular as I spent the last 15 of those years in management, I became more-than-ever convinced of the wisdom of ALWAYS seeking the most capable and qualified perso…
Lee is best choice for prosecutor
While conducting more research on the competency and/or management of the Grant County Prosecutor's Office, I discovered: Angus Lee manages a 30-person staff and no one on his current staff has filed a complaint ag…
Garth Dano's broad experience make him the better choice
I disagree with the implied conclusions about Garth Dano from that anonymous Grant County Concerned Voters (GCCV) pamphlet mailed out recently. Garth has admitted and clarified those allegations in a recent CBH art…
One more law criminals will ignore
The backers of I-594 want you to believe the measure simply closes the so-called "gun show loophole." What you are not being told is the 18-page measure will also require background checks on almost all transfers i…
Closing Ice Rink Will Kill Youth Hockey Program
Because of budget shortfalls Moses Lake plans to lock local kids out of the only place they can skate within 60 miles. Unlike soccer, basketball, and wrestling, which you can play almost anywhere, hockey is a sport…
Reader: Garth Dano has shown class during campaign
When Garth Dano asked if was OK to include my name on his list of supporters for his campaign for county prosecutor, I was both pleased and honored to grant that permission. He has run a classy, clean campaign, ref…
Let's not destroy our Second Amendment
I-594 is the latest and most comprehensive attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding Washington state firearm owners. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has committed 50 million dollars to help fuel a…
Check out Dano's endorsement list
It's a distinct advantage to have lived in the same community for almost 45 years. Especially when evaluating certain things and certain people. The letters to the editor is a real eye opener in some respect, espec…
A candidate who understands the issues
Your neighbors and you are fortunate. As 13th District voters, you have the opportunity to support one of the best legislative candidates I've seen in a long time, and one of my best friends: Tom Dent.
Reader: Garth Dano admits mistakes
When a man makes a "mistake" and mans up to his "mistakes," people can and will forgive this man. Garth Dano always mans up to his mistakes, he never uses excuses and takes full "responsibility" for his action. So …
Tom Dent is a leader
As a former County Commissioner of Kittitas County and State Representative of the 13th District I know both Tom Dent and Dani Bolyard as well as anyone in Grant County. Hands down Tom Dent is my choice for the 13t…
Support candidates responsibly, legally and respectfully
To all the support thugs who think it's ok to destroy, remove or otherwise sabotage political signs. IT'S A CRIME, CRIMINAL OFFENSE punishable by prison time! Don't you know that your actions reflect directly on th…
Experience in the courtroom matters
I was Chief Deputy Prosecutor for 15 years before I became a Superior Court Judge. I saw the importance to the County of a Prosecuting Attorney of the caliber of Paul Klasen or Judge John Knodell.
Garth Dano's client will vote for him
I first saw Garth Dano while I was serving on jury duty. I thought at that time he was a very professional attorney.
Democrat backs Republican Tom Dent
For the first time in my adult life of 75 years, I am unable to vote for a Democrat in spite of my party alliance, which is second only to my alliance and loyalty to my country. Since I do not have that choice beca…