Winsted, CT

Palestine, Immigration and Ha’avara By William C. Carlotti, Vermont and Torrington      Marvin Peyser maintains that one of the benefits of supporting Israel comes from the fact that "the bulk of the $3 billion (a year) in military aid (to Israel) is spent right here in the U.S. More ... Get Bush Out of the White House By Ruth Bowen, South Kent      I am writing in response to Bob Davidson’s letter of September 13 [Senate Pork and Fast Food Lawsuits]. He congratulates President Bush for rejecting a spending package of $5. More ... A Clear Look at the Beecher House By Bruce Mason, Litchfield      At the risk of sounding self-righteous, I choose to offer some thoughts and beliefs regarding the Beecher House. More ... Not in Our Name By Judi Friedman, Canton      For those people who believe that all-out war on Iraq is wrong, who believe that a pall of repression hangs over the United States, who believe in questioning and protest, and who do not want to live in silence and fear, I urge you to join the movement "Not in Our Name." More ... On Term Limits for Officials in New Hartford By James M. Smith, New Hartford      Having spent a short time as an appointed official in New Hartford, I was struck by how long some people have served on boards and commissions—some over a span of 30 years (although this service may not have been consecutive). More ... I Want to Be Your State Senator — Part 2 By Kelvin Hecht      In the September 20 issue of this paper, I introduced myself as the Democratic candidate for the 8th Senatorial District. Today I’d like to present my perspective on environmental issues. More ... Clouded Vision By Mark McDermott, Canton      Shared Vision, the nonprofit community group in Litchfield, might be more aptly named "Myopic Vision," as once again a Women's Health Fair (sponsored by the organization on September 21) blatantly ignored the male counterpart of most of the women it brought together. More ... Questions Better Not Answered By Bob Davidson, Canton Read the Story... A Wish Each morning when the sun and I arise, By Warren E. Dion, Terryville      I greet it not with ennui, but surprise. More ... Kent Residents Invited to Enjoy Twain Classic By Cynthia F. Johnson, Kent      In mid-September, more than 15 volunteers helped mail Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court to every household in Kent. We all hope you will enjoy this classic and participate in the 30-plus programs our community will sponsor in October and November. More ...