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'No evidence links D&D to societal violence'
      On 29 October, an article by Wes Keller dealing with a local homicide from the 1980s suggested a link to the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) role-playing game. I want to acknowledge the heinous nature of that crime and communicate my heartfelt sympathy. However, I am compelled to take specific issue with Mr. Keller's characterization of D&D gamers.
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An open letter re: hospital
      The following letter was addressed to Sylvia Jones, MPP, Mayor Ed Crewson and Cholly Boland, CEO of Headwaters Health Care Centre Re: concerns re the closing of Shelburne Hospital This will be a very sad day for residents of Shelburne and surrounding residents if our Shelburne Hospital closes.
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'Think about what each writer is fighting for'
      Re: ""YMCA 'achievement said to be an asset to all," (Oct. 29): In his latest Highland Companies press release, Mr. Daniher unthinkingly stated that had I been at the Oct. 15th Council meeting I would have been more informed. Mr.
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