Winsted, CT

Many Reasons to Oppose Capital Punishment By Elizabeth M. Brancato, Torrington      There are many reasons to be opposed to capital punishment. One reason is that it doesn't work as a deterrent. Murder rates continue to rise, although the death penalty has been reinstated. In order for there to be even the remotest possibility that the death penalty would serve as a deterrent, it w... More ... Anthrax This!      By William C. Carlotti, Torrington More ... Torrington Legion to Honor Families of Military      Following the Attack on America, Legionnaires in Torrington are reactivating a program that served America during the tumultuous years of World War I and World War II. Members of American Legion Post 38 are offering Blue Star Service Banners to all immediate families of active duty military members,... More ... Flag Etiquette By Jim Klaneski, Terryville      Like so many Americans, I've recently become more conscientious about flying the flag. Previous to the attack on our nation, I mostly flew it on the designated national holidays and on sunny weekends when I'd more likely be at home to enjoy seeing it myself. More ...      Judy Fritzke prepared apple fritters over the 18th Century hearth during an open house at Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington on November 4th. (Photo Robin Gourd). More ... Osama and the Terrorists By Marcel LeRoy, Southbury      In the book1984, George Orwell wrote about the government of Oceania—Big Brother—telling the people that they have a common enemy. At their daily "hate" sessions, the picture of the common enemy comes up on the screen, while the people scream in anger and horror at the image. The common enemy, they ... More ...      This native American Longhouse is on display outside of the Stanley-Whitman House in Farmington. The longhouse was built by Boy Scout Troop #68 of Farmington. (Photo Robin Gourd). More ... U.S. Marines to Celebrate 226th Birthday By Dick McLeod, Torrington      On Saturday, November 10, the United States Marine Corps will celebrate the 226th anniversary of the founding of the corps in Philadelphia. It has been a tradition since 1775 that wherever they are, Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday. A dinner will be held at Elks Lodge #372, 70 Litchfield St. in... More ... A Man of Wisdom, Wit and Warmth By J. Elliott Mead, Canaan      Many know David McCullough as writer, historian, lecturer and teacher, but I will always remember him for his command of language and his powerful presentation of knowledge. During his recent visit to our area, he spoke softly and sadly of his eyewitness account of our nation's tragedy on September ... More ... In the Public Interest Rediscovering Our Passenger Rail System      By Ralph Nader, Washington, D.C. More ...      Turi Rosted was surprised with a birthday cake during the opening reception for her exhibit of Landscapes and Birthday Cakes at the Norfolk Library on November 4th. (Photo Robin Gourd). More ...      J. Sadler looks over a map of the Anderson property during a meeting sponsored by CT Fund for the Environment at the Litchfield Community Center on November 1st. (Photo Robin Gourd). More ... Veterans Day Services in Bantam      American Legion Post 44 will conduct the 2001 Veterans Day services in Bantam at the All Wars Memorial at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 11. The early evening services are planned this year for several reasons. First, because Veterans Day falls on Sunday, evening services will preclude conflicts with... More ... Swamp Yankees in the Pennsylvania National Guard By Ben Warner, Barkhamsted      During the Korean Conflict in 1951 a great many Connecticut boys were drafted into military service, and as is happening in our present national emergency, a great many state guard units were also called into federal service. At that time, among the state guard units were Connecticut's 43rd Division... More ... 9 / 11 / 01 On that clear and quiet morn By Carole L. Zublena, Torrington      A dose of death was dealt. More ... A Heavy Hand in New York By David R. Zukerman, NYC and Winsted      This is to thank Ray Pavlak for his kind words [Thanks to Our New York Connection, October 26] on my submissions on the situation in lower Manhattan after the September 11 successful attack on the World Trade Center. I must also, however, express regret that photographers in the vicinity of this agg... More ...