Winsted, CT

It’s All About Money By Dawn Barry, New Hartford      Education and money appear to be joined at the hip. Teachers need more money. Principals need more money. Superintendents need more money. The town needs more money to build another school. And your taxes continue to go up and up and up. This never-ending quest for more money for the government scho... More ... The Challenge Still Stands By Matthew P. Valenti      I couldn't help responding to a recent letter in The Voice [But I Deserve, March 29]. The writer, Ben Davidson, like so many bashers of education and teachers, set out to criticize what he felt were high salaries for teachers. With the reading of his first sarcastic line ("With tearful eye, I r... More ... Choosing Wisely By Bob Davidson, Canton      Amy Pagnozzi, in her March 1 column in The Hartford Courant [A Useless Family Plan for Welfare?] championed one of her many should-be lost causes. While poking fun at President Bush's welfare plan, she attempts to portray unwed welfare mothers as if they were all wise, hard-working heroes and, of co... More ... Never Mind Welfare Reform By Keith M. Rauh, Torrington      Politicians and government officials are always conjuring up ways to reform the welfare system in this country. They are also always finding creative ways to raise taxes. The public knows to expect this even though almost every political campaign promises they will maintain the current levels or eve... More ... Keeping the People on Edge By J. Gerard Dupre, Torrington      The Constitution and the Bill of Rights are the cornerstones of the best form of government there is. I am an Independent, and have been all of my life. In response to Mr. Ed Buley's March 29 article [Which Side Are You On?], I ask: Which side are you on, Mr. Buley? Bush and Ashcroft chose to violat... More ... Shrouded Science — Part 2 By Jeff Messenger, Barkhamsted      Even more hostile to the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP) team was its contributing expert of microscopy, Walter McCrone. One cannot read any book about the Shroud of Turin, pro-authenticity or con, without reading about the conflict between many STURP members and McCrone. Apparently, McCron... More ... "Conspiracy" Facts vs. Reality      By William T. Barrante, Watertown More ... Thanks for Supporting "Peace Quzzle" Artists By Frances Clem, Bantam      I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the support they showed to me and my students at our third annual "Young Artists Gallery" on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. More ... These Hunts Should be Canned By Richard Johnston      Mr. Johnston is President of the Connecticut Humane Society. More ...