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| Editorial no. 1 June 29, 2004 Its tough to pick a side in Sadsburys latest battle; neither is too attractive. We dont think the "good guy" is the person or organization that sent an anonymous letter to all township residents critical of township supervisors Chairman "Joe" Ralph T. Garris Jr. The letter itself presented important information -- the Pennsylvania Ethics Commissions recent actions against Garris. That being the case, we wonder why the letter-writer or writers didnt sign their letter? Their decision not to sign it undercuts their message. But that doesnt take Garris off the hook. We learned through the letter and through our own reporting that Garris, in the spring, agreed to pay a fine of $800 to the ethics commission. It found he violated its rules by participating in Sadsburys decision to contract with his son and hire his daughter. The commission found Garris either "unintentionally" or "technically" broke rules when he took part in the supervisors vote to hire his son to maintain township vehicles. The commission also found that Garris was improperly part of the supervisors decision to hire his daughter as the townships part-time secretary and treasurer. Instead of responding to the commissions findings and discussing the fine he agreed to pay, Garris has decided to shoot the messenger. "I have every intention of suing them," Garris said. "Its ridiculous and Im really getting tired of it." Wed rather see him spend his time explaining why he took part in votes when he shouldnt have, and why he agreed to pay a fine if he was "exonerated" of all the charges against him as he has said. İDaily Local News 2004 Reader Opinions: Name: George Molnar Date: Jun, 29 2004
Name: Sally Jones Date: Jun, 29 2004
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