What Was Changed By Iraq War?
     The war in Iraq has become the political centerpiece in the White House, Congress and in media reporting. At the heart of the matter is the answer to three questions.
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Outdoor Burners
Face New Guides
     This week the Douglas Administration announced new air quality standards for outdoor wood boilers to take effect in the summer of 2008.
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Pastor’s Reactions
To New Orleans
     There is no way in such a short time to capture or explain what is here in New Orleans. This is a fascinating city, different from any other place Judy and I have ever seen.
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Kids Do More
Than Just Sports
     I am totally disgusted with your abundent lopsided and immature coverage of local young people. You seem to think what makes a young person worthy of "news" coverage is how many baskets, goals, strikeouts and homeruns they have achieved.
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Public Transport Not a Luxury
     Our past legislatures in the state of Vermont have let us in the stone age, as far as public transportation is concerned.
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Of Bethel Roads
And Costanzo
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Costanzo’s
Contribution
     The recent letter of resignation from Correspondent Costanzo of the Herald strikes a sad note for the town of Bethel. For years, Chris and the Herald have provided thorough and balanced coverage of important and noteworthy events.
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Press Hampered
In Getting News
     I was very disappointed to learn of Chris Costanzo’s resignation as the local reporter for the Town of Bethel. Although I completely understand Mr. Costanzo’s rationale for resigning, it is a great loss for the citizens of our town.
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Eulogy For
A Reporter
     Three steps forward one step back. That is the prevailing feeling when you hear of Chris Costanzo resigning from reporting for The Herald. Those three steps forward do not represent his leaving as much as he has brought the town forward three steps.
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Bethel Selex
Reassure Public
     The Bethel Board of Selectmen wishes to assure the public that input from citizens is welcome and appreciated at all meetings. Agendas and meeting minutes are posted on the Bethel website, www.bethelvt.com, and are also available at the Town Office.
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Dislikes Change
Of School Name
     Recently, in The Herald, I read of the Bethel School Board’s desire to better market our school to other towns. They want to eliminate the word "Bethel" from the elementary school, in hopes to welcome other towns’ elementary school children, in the event their schools are no longer viable.
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