Facts Were Wrong
In Kevan Letter
     In response to William Kevan's letter in your Oct. 2 edition, he says "...the CEO experience of Palin trumps Mr. Obama warming a seat in the senate for only two years. And, at that, with a very high absentee voting record and nary a bill proposed."
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Palin Has Plenty
Of Qualifications
     I’m sure the writer (9/18/08) who has so much in common (?) with Sara Palin because of her "am," "have" and "would" spiel is correct about not being material for vice president. But the comparison ends there.
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‘Young and Sassy’
Isn’t Enough
     Vice presidential running mates are usually chosen to balance the presidential candidate's qualifications—by geography or by experience—to create a better, more knowledgeable team.
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Time To Restore
Bethel Town Hall
     Bethel voters will find an additional ballot item to consider this November in the form of a request for funding of a bond to complete the renovation of the historic Town Hall building.
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Car Wash Benefit
Was Legitimate
     I, Tammy Philbrick, am the mother of the 13-year-old Taniesha Philbrick, who organized the car wash to help raise money for the Brooke Bennett Foundation, her best friend.
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Mange Mites
Can Be a Problem
     According to your article on foxes, mange is not "dangerous" to humans; however, one type of the mite that causes it can be easily transferred to human skin.
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Vt. Can’t Afford
More Jim Douglas
     I have read a few letters where people are supporting Jim Douglas because they think he is "steady" or "reasonable." Does anyone really believe all we need is more of the same?
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Treasure Trove
Of Gifted People
     Randolph—a treasure trove of gifted, generous people! Twenty minutes on Sunday evening reinforced my understanding of just how remarkable Randolph is.
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Sharing Makes
All the Difference
     On Monday, Sept. 15, I had the privilege of attending a panel discussion called "What To Say When" sponsored by the Randolph Area Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice of VT & NH.
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Bailout Bill Means
Tough Choices
     Well, the Congress passed the $700,000,000,000 Wall St. Welfare Bill. At least they threw in $2,000,000 for a grant to a company in Oregon that makes wooden arrows. That should reduce civilian casualties in Iraq.
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Take Advantage
Of Our Trains
     My beloved but elderly red truck gets 20 miles to the gallon. I really wish it got better gas mileage but it is paid off and trustworthy and I am not ready to invest $25,000 in a new car to get better gas mileage.
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Former Student
Backs Barreda
     Louise Barreda had been my English teacher for three years and my director for five when she announced she would be leaving South Royalton High School.
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