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Letters

  • Sheriff encourages training, work ethic

     

     

    As a Grayson County deputy, I enjoy working with some of the finest law enforcement officials and also some of the best citizens a person could hope to be acquainted with.

    Sheriff Richard Vaughan is a progressive and dedicated sheriff that is always thinking of ways to better utilize personnel and resources.

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  • Vaughan has made positive changes

     

     

    Being a retired Grayson County deputy, I am proud of the positive changes Sheriff Vaughan has implemented.

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  • Skills matter, not address

     

     

    When the opportunity became available to work for Grayson County, I was eager to apply.

    I sent in my application and went through a test and interview process. I have been with Grayson County Sheriff’s Office now since 2008 and really love working here and the opportunities it has presented.

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  • More deputies keep county safe

     

     

    Grayson County is a big county for deputies to patrol.

    Since Sheriff Vaughan was elected, I have noticed more deputies on patrol in the Rugby area. Several times while taking our dog out during the early morning hours I have observed deputies doing their job.

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  • Sheriff has improved department

     

     

    Regarding the history of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Department, I want to share my knowledge and memories of the past, especially for those of you too young to remember, and those who moved to Grayson from other places in recent years.

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  • Financial dealings were questionable

     

     

    Mark Burnett’s letter published Oct. 12 in The Gazette highlights only one of the many questionable financial dealings reported to take place in the Grayson County government.

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  • Burnett known for hard work, honesty

    A very fine man I’ve known for the past 24 years is running for sheriff of Grayson County.

    Mark Burnett and his family and my family have taken a very active part in serving our area through the Galax Volunteer Fire Department.

    Mark gives 100 percent of his time, energy and effort. He’s known for his honesty and hard work.

    May I encourage you to vote on Nov. 8 for Mark Burnett for sheriff of Grayson County.

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  • Sheriff's office is professionally run

     

     

    I usually don't write letters, I just live and let live.

    But I am writing regarding John Duvall's letter. He basically said everything I had to say about Sheriff Vaughan. It is so nice to have such a professionally-run sheriff's office.

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  • Sheriff should be non-partisan

     

     

    Four years ago my wife and I voted for the Republican candidate for Grayson County sheriff.

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  • Candidate not qualified for job

     

     

    On Dec. 1, 2010, I was in a head-on collision on Virginia 89 and Mark Burnett responded with the Galax Fire Department.

    He knew it was me, Kyle Billings.
    I was flown to Baptist Medical Center.

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