Editor, Gazette-Journal:

Linda Hodges, candidate for Mathews School Board, is the strongest candidate for the job. As incumbent board chair, she has shown her steadfast and calm leadership in difficult situations. I have served with her on our church council and saw the same qualities in her role as leader of that group.

Linda is compassionate and caring for the students and the community. As a former guidance counselor at Mathews High School, she knows the territory. I strongly encourage you to return Linda to the school board for another term.

Anna E. Boyer

North, Va. ...