PUTNEY — Election time is once again upon us, and we are beginning to see those nasty little yard signs pop up like the daffodils in the spring. They certainly aren't as beautiful, they don't smell as nice, but they are almost a given every two years. While we would all rather do without them, they have become part of our campaign reality.
So, to my supporters in Windham County, time to dust off the old signs and rescue them from their current duty: blocking that broken window in the barn, catching the drops from the cat's food bowl, the temporary roof on the dog house.
These are all good and valuable uses, but I would ask you to put use them for their original intent from now until the election (perhaps with a break between the primary and the general election), and then they can go back to whatever other useful life they lead.
If you don't have a sign, or yours is just too ratty to use again, you can pick one up at the Windham County Democratic Headquarters on Flat Street (a good place to visit in any case).
And don't forget to vote. The primary ballots are now at your town clerk's office. You can vote there anytime up to Aug. 27, or you can vote at the polls on Aug. 28. Then there is the general election on Nov. 6. Voting is important - make your voice heard.