I had the privilege of meeting MacGuire Benton during our annual Unadilla Fire Department chicken barbeque at the Carnival of Sales in Unadilla. MacGuire came to volunteer and stepped right in to help. He showed real interest in what this community is all about and all it has to offer. MacGuire didn’t stop there.…
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Letters To The Editor - Page 54
As a former candidate for local and county government, I firmly support and endorse MacGuire Benton for county clerk. He has the ability and experience to make a difference in this county, the determination to help lead the county in the right direction, and the willingness to work with all people in this county.…
Thank you for your fairly easy to understand struggling with low state, county and local test scores in reading and math article on August 24. I predict scores will continue to drop, especially here in Upstate New York. Actually, the solutions are simple…but not likely to change.…
In Texas, where I vote, I am a Yellow Dog Democrat—meaning I would vote for the Democrat even if they were a golden retriever.…
The camp, a 668-acre site that includes forests, wetlands, and Crumhorn Lake, is being offered for sale by the Leatherstocking Council of the Boy Scouts of America with no constraints on how the property can be sold, subdivided, or used.…
Letter from John Hamill Apology to Mayor Mark Drnek I would like to formally apologize for calling the mayor of the City of Oneonta a “photo hog” in a statement that was published two weeks ago. John HamillOneonta…
When was the last time you enjoyed your visit to the Otsego County DMV? Well, MacGuire Benton, running for county clerk, is determined to change all that. He has energy, ideas and loves people. He wants to revitalize our county clerk operations to make them more convenient, more transparent and more efficient.…
On AllOtsego.com two weeks ago, Mr. Benton discusses speeding up the process of filing and recording documents to improve customer service. His response was proof to me how little he knows about the county clerk’s office.…
September is Hunger Action Month. Please join us at the Cooperstown Food Pantry in fighting food insecurity by making a donation to the food pantry of your choice. Good nutrition helps children to excel in school, helps parents be effective employees, and helps grandparents remain healthy.…
I want to go on record as endorsing Jennifer Basile for the office of county clerk. Jennifer has worked effectively in the county clerk’s office for 14 years. She has the extensive experience and skills required to provide outstanding service to the citizens of Otsego County.…
