The Torrington Telegram - Opinion http://www.torringtontelegram.com Learning from our mistakes http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2271 I was impressed this weekend while watching the news coverage of Hurricane Gustav. Predictions before the storm said that it would be even nastier than Katrina. Fortunately this did not end up being the case as the storm lost some of its steam as it Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:29:33 -0500 Have your facts in order when writing letters http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2270 Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Mr. Paul Puebla’s letter that was posted in the Torrington Telegram on Aug. 20, 2008. In my opinion, if you are going to write a letter to the editor, would it not be better to at least Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:28:46 -0500 Congress should scrutinize executive actions http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2269 Dear Editor, The U.S. Congress does not seem to understand that they make up a separate branch of government with the duty to scrutinize executive stupidity and avoid wars that undermine the nation’s interests. When Bush said God told him to invade Iraq, Congress had Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:28:25 -0500 Longtime resident needs help for cancer treatment http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2268 Dear Editor, Walt Schrader, a longtime resident of the Torrington area, has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. After seeing a local doctor who suggested a biopsy be performed, Walt was referred to a doctor in Denver who removed the tumor from his Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:28:00 -0500 The privilege and responsibility of a vote http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2227 On August 19, Goshen County held primary elections with everything running smooth except voter interest. It amazes me that people do not vote. According to Goshen County Clerk Connie Addy, in the last primary election (2004), Goshen County had 64.9 percent of eligible Republican Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:35:07 -0500 McCain campaign promises more of the same http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2226 Dear Editor, Eight years of Bush-Cheney have been a disaster for America. But what next? Should McCain be the next president we can forget about undoing Bush-Cheney. McCain promises to march ahead on the Bush-Cheney road, prolonging the war in Iraq, saying we must win Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:34:46 -0500 The physician shortage crisis http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2225 By Mike Walsh CEO, Banner Health Torrington I come from a family of teachers as parents and healthcare-employed siblings. Health care is a major topic of conversations at family get-togethers and they all blame me as administrator for all the health care problems in America. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:34:33 -0500 Kathryn Ann Atkins August 20, 2008 http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.torringtontelegram.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=71&story_id=2219 Memorial services are pending for Kathyrn Ann Atkins, 57, who died at her home Aug. 20, 2008. A complete obituary will appear in the Aug. 27 edition of the Telegram. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:14:12 -0500