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Wal-Mart traffic fears overblown
      To the Editor, In response to Ellie Jone's letter of 12-9-07, I was very surprise at her great concern for New York State Route 54 all of a sudden. I don't recall any concern when Simmons- Rockwell expanded about 4/5 times original size - or two restaurants, Lake View Apts. and a new beautiful VF...
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Wal-Mart has history of seeking lower taxes
      Dear Editor, Wal-Mart "has sought to reduce the property taxes it pays on 35 percent of its stores and 40 percent of its distribution centers," according to a repor cited in the NY Times 10/10/07. Many local officials interviewed said they lacked resources to fight Wal- Mart and gave tax reductio...
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Updating 'It's a Wonderlife Life'
      The film It's a Wonderful Life has always touched my heart, and I feel its message is particularly relevant for our community at this time. It's the story of a man, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart), who lives in a small town called Bedford Falls located in upstate New York somewhere between...
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Letters to the Editor
      The Steuben Courier-Advocate welcomes Letters to the Editor. Indeed, we encourage them. We must, however, set guidelines to be followed by letter writers. We prefer letters be typed and double-spaced. Handwritten letters will be accepted, but only when written legibly. E-mail is preferred when po...
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