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	Letter box Thursday, August 28 Age limits for Olympic gymnasts are valid Editor of the Reformer: In an article that ran in the Reformer, Nancy Armour of the Associated Press wrote, "Younger gymnasts have more flexibility and less fear -- that's what would give them an advantage. Full Story Letter Box Wednesday, August 27 We need better rail service Editor of the Reformer: A recent article stating that more people are riding Amtrak points to the need to shift transportation priorities to support rail travel in Vermont. Full Story Letter Box Tuesday, August 26 Darrow responds to Ingram letter Editor of the Reformer: Steve Ingram's recent letter was so full of factual inaccuracies and fantasy I am obliged to respond. Full Story Your Thanks Monday, August 25 Editor of the Reformer: The Children's Room and Teen Summer Reading Programs at Brooks Memorial Library have ended. Full Story Letter box Saturday, August 23 In response to the Reformer's editorial on Russia, Georgia Editor of the Reformer: I am among those citizens who fear that Cheney and Bush and their corporate backers have no intention of relinquishing power in November and will stop at nothing. Full Story It does a body good Friday, August 22 Editor of the Reformer: I was so pleased to see the headline "More students set to walk to school" (Reformer, Aug. Full Story It's up to voters to reform our health care system Thursday, August 21 IEditor of the Reformer: Kirke McVay's opinion piece ("Doctors and drug firms: Another perspective"), which ran in the Weekend Reformer, Aug. Full Story We need guns, not gun laws Wednesday, August 20 Editor of the Reformer: In response to Jack Lilly's letter on the Second Amendment: First, If you hear shots going off in the middle of the night I hope you called the police. Full Story At home in Brattleboro Tuesday, August 19 Editor of the Reformer: What does it mean to feel at home? Full Story Your thanks Monday, August 18 Editor of the Reformer: This is a thank you to all who helped in any way to make the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's 2008 AIDS Walk for Life a huge success. Full Story Letter Box Saturday, August 16 On Iraq war coverage and the media Editor of the Reformer: In a recent editorial, the Reformer comments that "After 51/2 years, the war in Iraq seems to have faded from the consciousness of most Americans. Full Story Friends of Fulflex Field call it a day Friday, August 15 Editor of the Reformer: Dear Friends of Fulflex Field, A number of you have already received correspondence regarding the current status of Friends of Fulflex Field because you generously donated to the project and/or made pledges to reach our goal. Full Story