‘Pro-Life’ Stand
Is Inconsistent
     The recent anniversary of Roe v Wade brought a couple of thoughts to me, a man who is neither "pro-choice" as it is commonly described nor "pro life" as it has come to be used.
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Bethel Selex
Ignore Citizens
     This letter is in response to a petition I signed to get an agenda item on our Bethel Town Meeting. The petition called into question the use of the Vermont National Guard in Iraq and in areas for which they were not trained, nor for which they enlisted.
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Even in Winter,
Eat Locally
     It’s the dead of winter, so no more locally grown food here in the upper valley, right? Wrong!
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Bethel DRB
Seeks Volunteers
     I am writing this letter on behalf of the Bethel Development and Review Board to ask for your help in staffing the board. Our normal complement is seven members, but recently we have been reduced to five members due to the illness of one member and business commitments of another.
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Liked Article
On Progressives
     Norman Runnion's article on the Progressives was well done and informative.
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Secondary Reasons
For Cookie Sale
     In following the discussion regarding the Girl Scout Cookie Drive, in the Herald and Valley News forums, I wish to give a "hats off" to Sherri Richardson, Faith E. Bensley, Peter Krass, and Jennie Clarke for stirring up all the interest.
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Iraq War Based
On Falsehoods
     It made me sad when I read Mr. Keeler’s letter in the 1/20/05 Herald.
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Dedicates Flag
To Dick Kelley
     I was pleased to see the picture of the removal of the flagpole at the former Randolph National Bank building in Bethel. Even more pleased when I read that the flagpole was to be donated to the Randolph Fire Department.
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Calendar Was
A Great Idea
     Just a few words to give praise and sincere thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Whitcomb Booster Club Birthday and Community Calendar.
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