Dear Editor, Young children are open to learning everything they can all of the time. That is why they pick up on parents’ beliefs including prejudices. If parents make positive comments about people from other races, or from different parts […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
Be prepared for Vermont’s thermal energy transformation
Dear Editor, The old adage, don’t put all your eggs in one basket, is as true for energy as it is for eggs. Witness what has happened over the past few weeks. An energy spike in Texas causing rolling blackouts, […]
Letter, Opinion
What I see, from the other side of the fence
Dear Editor, I hope this falls on the right ears. It has been a rough year for everyone, and it is not going to get any better whether Covid is controlled or not. Our economic situation in this country does […]
Letter, Opinion
Vaccinate the teachers
Dear Editor, I am reaching out to urge Vermont state representatives to reconsider the prioritization of teachers in the Vermont vaccination rollout plan. In an editorial from the NYTimes’ David Leonhardt, he outlines how and why educators must be made a priority […]
Letter, Opinion
WARF thanks donors, volunteers, and applicants
Dear Editor, When Woodstock Area Relief Fund Covid-19 (WARF) was formed the last spring, we never imagined this type of extended hardship. So we’re grateful for several recent generous donations that mean funds are still available. WARF provides grants of […]
Letter, Opinion
Former owner of Ciccone & Sons retires at the age of 73
Dear Editor, I would like to take the time to thank all our customers for 40 years of loyalty, support, and most of all their friendship. Thank you for sharing your stories and laughter. These memories we will forever hold […]
Letter, Opinion
Vilsack does not belong
Dear Editor, Tom Vilsack’s nomination as secretary of agriculture does not belong within Joe Biden’s progressive agenda. Vilsack has served as governor of Iowa, secretary of agriculture under President Obama, and chief lobbyist for the dairy industry. His candidacy is […]
Letter, Opinion
Candidate for Rutland Assessor announcement
Dear Editor, I, “Champlain” Mike-Michel Messier have been a taxpayer/ratepayer and an active participant in Rutland Real Estate and Community for 40 years. I attended Rutland Elementary, MSJ, UVM (BS), St. Michael’s (MSA); CCV and Castleton. I have the intellect, […]
Letter, Opinion
Decision making can save your life
Dear Editor, Since late January, there have been 22 avalanche deaths in America across 16 incidents in nine states, including a death in New Hampshire. It’s been one of the most deadly periods in recorded history. It is absolutely heartbreaking […]
Letter, Opinion
Remembering Bill Thomas
Dear Editor, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the William Thomas family of Rutland Town. Bill Thomas was a long time servant of the town who wore many hats over the years. His hard work on the Select […]