Winsted, CT

Honor and Respect for Every Person By Tom Bado, Torrington      In an apparent attempt to trap me, Matthew P. Valenti, in his November 2 letter "Helping Teachers for the Future," repeats his request that I state what I do for a living. Even though my means of income is irrelevant to the crisis in education, I will provide him with an answer. At the same time, I ... More ... Keystone Yankees By Bill Barrante, Watertown      I enjoyed very much Ben Warner's article about the Connecticut men who served with Pennsylvania's 28th Infantry Division in the Korean War era [Swamp Yankees in the Pennsylvania National Guard, November 9]. Mr. Warner served with the 109th Infantry, the old 13th Pennsylvania. This is interesting bec... More ... Big Box — Big Emotions By Bob Davidson, Canton      It would be nice and I hope it will eventually be possible for the citizens of Canton to make a decision on commercial development with their heads. I apparently annoyed at least one Voice reader by having the audacity of expressing my views about Route 44 in Canton [Bad Movie in Canton, by Raymond ... More ... He Doesn't Get It By Michael Domack, Torrington      After 27 years of service, Matthew P. Valenti still just does not get it. Mr. Valenti, I would like you to make a fist and lightly tap your noggin and say to yourself, "I shall receive ten times and listen." In your letter [Helping Teachers for the Future, November 2] you state that the Co... More ... Elks Thank Car Show Sponsors By Dave Campbell, Winsted      Six years ago the Winsted Elks Lodge started a car show after the Lions Club no longer wanted to run this successful event. We thought it might be a good fundraiser to have our own show—but it turned out to be not so easy. As advertising, printing, entertainment and awards cost more than you can cha... More ... Seniors' Open House a Success By Frank and Martha Hawley, New Hartford      On November 4 the New Hartford Seniors celebrated their Open House in the new Town Hall. The work that went into that celebration and the success that resulted can only be attributed to the Commission on Aging, led by Mary Kent, Municipal Agent and Chairperson, and all of her staff. They canvassed t... More ... Educating the "Myopic" Christian By Jeff Messenger, Barkhamsted      In the November 2 issue of The Voice, once again we find William Carlotti [Divine Fingerprints] seeking to educate me away from my faith. I apologize if Mr. Carlotti finds my resume concerning my search for divine fingerprints short-sighted or myopic. I am neither applying for employment or for Mr. ... More ... An Amazing Day for New Hartford By Trish Morrissey, New Hartford      Thank you to the citizens of New Hartford for getting out and voting last week. It was an amazing day for New Hartford—more than 2,000 people participated in the process, a huge increase over the past, and a number that we can all be proud of. More ... What God Is All About By Florence Vining Thomen, East Canaan      I’ve recommended this before, and now I repeat: If you have any doubts or unanswered questions about "why God allowed such and such to happen," please rush to your nearest library or book store and thoughtfully read the marvelous book called Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. Y... More ... Thank You, Colebrook Voters By Sidney S. Van Leer, Colebrook      Thank you, Colebrook voters, for your votes this fall; More ... Thanks to Voters of Winchester By Maryann Welcome, Winsted      Thank you to the voters of Winchester for once again placing your trust and confidence in me to serve as your selectman. I, as I have in the past, take this responsibility very seriously and will continue to make decisions for our community that will help Winchester meet its full potential. More ...