To the Editor:

I want to encourage all Republicans of Newtown, Bethel, Ridgefield, and Redding to go to the polls on August 10 and join me in voting for Moira Rodgers for probate judge. She has the compassion, integrity and experience for the job. She is efficient, very well organized, and is willing to be flexible in moving court hearings to the appropriate town for convenience. She is also committed to be a full-time probate judge, and will not practice law on the side.

The other two Republican candidates have not made that commitment. Moira also has the ability to serve us as probate judge for many years to come, and will not be forced into mandatory retirement after this new term, as one of the other candidates in this race will. Although we do have three good candidates, we want to pick the best one for the job. That candidate is Moira Rodgers. Please give her your support.

Dennis Bloom

25 Philo Curtis Road                                                      August 4, 2010