Dear Editor,
I am writing you hoping that Jack Banas reads this paper. Mr. Banas has the chance to prove that lawlessness will not be the rule in St. Charles. To date Mr. Banas has charged one person in connection with the fraudulent signatures collected in Ward 7. He should not stop with just one. Each and every person who had their signature signed by someone else is looking to him to defend them. Mr. Banas would serve the public trust by charging all of those who knew that signatures were forged as well as the attached affidavits. Mr. Banas can send a clear message to those who would participate in such activities that St. Charles is not going to allow someone to desecrate the memories of those who fought and died for the right to vote. After all Mr. Banas is an elected official and needs to think what would he have done if he lost his election because someone had violated election laws.
So I am asking Mr. Banas to uphold the memories of our fallen soldiers, founding fathers and the soldiers fighting in far off lands so others can have fair and free elections. He is the last line of defense against those who believe that forging signatures and affidavits is acceptable. Mr. Banas has to understand that all eyes are on him and his lack of action will indicate that violating the law of the land is okay. My belief is Mr. Banas will do the right thing and prosecute all those involved to the fullest, after all that is his sworn duty.
Thanks
Mildred Hoff
Dear First Capitol News
I find it compelling to inform the people of St. Charles County that the current sheriff is erecting political signs prior to the 60 day restricted period. Sheriff Neer is clearly breaking the rules set forth by the County Election Committee. If the fact is that his campaign does not understand the laws regarding election rules then shame on them for thrusting this to the forefront. It is clear to me that this position leaves absolutely no gray area for violating a rule or a law. What sort of standard are we setting for the republican party and the head of law enforcement in our county.
Concerned Citizen/Business Owner
St. Charles County.
Editor’s Note…
We have discovered that several candidates for Sheriff and also for Judge have already placed their political signs.
Dear Editor:
First Capitol News
Re: Shuttle Article
Dear Mr. Brockmeyer
Thank you for the fine article on the above referenced subject. It is greatly appreciated.
If anyone asks, the December 21st date should be December 31st.
As the Foundation approves other projects, I will advise you of same.
Once again, our sincere thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
HAWK
Chairman of the Board
Historic Main Street
Forever Foundation
Dear FCN,
Benton Elementary School will close next spring after a 110 years of educating past, present and future citizens of St. Charles. It’s a beautiful old building. I thank the St. Charles school district for Benton’s continuous maintenance and modernization. I understand the reasons for it’s closing but something dear is being lost.
St. Charles is proud of it’s history but it’s history is largely rebuilt, reenacted or preserved in photos or plaques. Benton School is one of the rare historic public buildings still used for it’s original purpose and possibly the only one owned by the city. Unfortunately, the history embodied there has no value to tourism. The school district has no responsability to maintain the unbroken chain. Benton’s history is akin to a family tree. It’s value as a living link between our past and future is irreplaceable yet insupportable
I hope someday Benton School will reopen, rested and ready to serve as it was founded to serve in 1896. I’m happy to learn it will be used as an administration building instead of being sold or demolished but without it’s students it becomes another preserved relic. The life will go out of Benton, it’s history will be remembered but removed from it’s place in the formation of our city’s future.
Ellen Bauer
St. Charles, MO
