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	Letter Box Tuesday May 21, 2013 Look toward Denmark for glimpse at our future Editor of the Reformer: I would like to thank Senator Bernie Sanders for bringing the Danish ambassador, Peter Taksøe-Jensen, to speak in Brattleboro. Full Story Your Thanks Monday May 20, 2013 Editor of the Reformer: The Board and staff of Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS) would like to express our appreciation to the residents of the towns in Windsor and Windham counties who voted in support of HCRS’ town funding requests at their recent Town Meetings. Full Story Letter box Saturday May 18, 2013 Leahy responds to Gitmo criticism Editor of the Reformer: In his May 10 letter ("An open letter to Senator Leahy") Mr. Full Story Letter Box Friday May 17, 2013 Reformer still has power to right wrongs Editor of the Reformer: Thanks in large measure to Howard Weiss-Tisman’s coverage of the issue, AT&T cell service has returned to a large swath of Putney. Full Story Letter Box Thursday May 16, 2013 Library’s closure will be ‘hardship’ for community Editor of the Reformer: I attended the open meeting of the Trustees of the Rockingham Free Public Library yesterday, May 13, and I’m beginning to wonder why I did. Full Story Letter Box Wednesday May 15, 2013 Time to close Guantanamo prison Editor of the Reformer: Our thanks to Richard Evers and Dan DeWalt for their important articles (Reformer, May 10) on the despicable injustices endured by the prisoners at Guantanamo. Full Story Letter Box Tuesday May 14, 2013 One candidate for two positions? Full Story Your Thanks Monday May 13, 2013 Editor of the Reformer: The Red Cross Blood Drive held on April 10, 2013, at the Brattleboro Union High School Multi-Purpose Room was a success. Full Story Letter box Saturday May 11, 2013 Jamaica should think twice Editor of the Reformer: I am hoping that the town of Jamaica thinks twice about the generous offer proposed by Marlboro College to secure a space to plant itself for future generations of students. Full Story Letter Box Friday May 10, 2013 Marathon bombings: The danger of stereotypes Editor of the Reformer, After the horrific events in the Boston Marathon on April 15, reports came out that a Saudi man was being questioned in relation to the attacks. Full Story Letter Box Thursday May 9, 2013 Doing the crime and doing the time Editor of the Reformer: I read with some amusement the letter posted by Mr. Full Story Letter Box Wednesday May 8, 2013 On May 20, it’s all about the money Editor of the Reformer: Vermont is unique among the states as still holding a Village/Town Meeting Day. Full Story Letter Box Tuesday May 7, 2013 GMO labeling: It’s our right to know Editor of the Reformer: I am writing to you regarding the Vermont Right To Know GMO Labeling bill (H. Full Story Your Thanks Monday May 6, 2013 Editor of the Reformer: I would like to thank to parents, staff, neighbors, community members, musicians, board members past and present, WSPS board, former teachers and parents of Timson Hill Preschool and to all the businesses who helped make Timson Hill Preschool’s 25th Latin Dance Party and Silent Auction such a success. Full Story Letter box Saturday May 4, 2013 Let’s Go Fourth! Editor of the Reformer: The "By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth" citizens committee is planning the town’s 40th anniversary Independence Day celebration, set for Thursday, July 4, with a morning parade downtown and afternoon and evening program of free activities, concerts and fireworks at Living Memorial Park. Full Story