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Archives600 VT National Guard MobilizedBy Kevin Forrest on Friday, November 19, 2004.The largest deployment ever of Vermont National Guard troops is scheduled for later today. Some 600 soldiers have been called across the state to serve in the Middle East, but they are not scheduled to go to Iraq. This most recent call-up is causing many to wonder about the Guard's new role as part of the US military presence abroad. And as The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports, that's true especially among the older soldiers. listen:
 The Wonders of the WoodpeckerBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, November 19, 2004.From far away, you may recognize the woodpecker for the distinctive racket it makes. However, when you take a closer look, you'll find that the woodpecker has a few other tricks up its bill that make it interesting and unique. listen:
Executive Council Lacks Ethical OversightBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 19, 2004.On Monday the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet to decide whether to continue its investigation of House Speaker Gene Chandler. Chandler has been accused of violating ethics guidelines by taking gifts of more than $250. The Attorney General is also investigating the House Speaker for not reporting tens of thousands of dollars worth of gifts. But Chandler isn't the only elected official to raise large sums and not report it. Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin failed to fully report about 80 thousand dollars she has raised and used for personal uses. But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, unlike for legislators, there are no comparable ethical guidelines that govern executive councilors. listen:
Riding LessonsBy John Walters on Friday, November 19, 2004.On the surface, debut novelist Sara Gruen's book "Riding Lessons" is about horses. But so much of her novel new is about interpersonal connections: between parents and children, between lovers old and new, and between humans and animals. Gruen, who lives in Chicago also has a message to convey through her work, and has donated a portion of the proceeds of "Riding Lessons" to two New Hampshire horse and animal rescue farms, one in Northwood and another in Chichester. listen:
Chandler Cruises to Nomination VictoryBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 19, 2004.Republican House members have nominated Representative Gene Chandler to be their candidate for Speaker. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Bring in the Reserves!By Laura Knoy on Friday, November 19, 2004.The National Guard and the reserves have played a prominent role in the war in Iraq since the beginning and now make up more than 40% of the forces there. The recent attacks on Fallujah have claimed more reservist lives. We'll look at the role of the reserves and what that means for the future. Laura's guests are Bill Martel, Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval War College in Rhode Island, and Allan Stam, Professor of Government at Dartmouth College. Stam is also a former captain in the Army Reserves and former member of the Special Forces. listen:
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