To the editor: I am writing this letter in response to Dave Kelley’s opinion piece in last week’s Gazette. Dave and I agree on everything to do with trout fishing and agree to disagree on a large percentage of everything else. His opinion piece is no exception. That said I do agree with Dave that[Read More…]
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Woodsmoke
A reporter’s opinion: invest in rural communities before they disappear
HARDWICK – This past Saturday, I attended a legislative update, with Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers (R) and Representative Leanne Harple (D) – Orleans District 4. I had a mixture of reactions, hearing our elected officials discuss a wide range of subjects that are on the forefront of many Vermonter’s minds.[Read More…]
Building heat and humidity through Friday, scattered showers, thunderstorms
HARDWICK – While the weather’s been temperate, precipitation is well above average for the month and we dipped below zero. After a sunny and dry Tuesday, some fog will be possible once again overnight into Wednesday morning. The upcoming forecast period holds chances for scattered showers starting early Wednesday and[Read More…]
Heller’s World
Perfect chance to experience America at its essential roots
EAST MONTPELIER – There’s a reason politicians so often show up at barbecues, ice cream socials and block parties. It’s where the people are at their most relaxed and most sociable. It’s a lot easier to chat with voters at a pig roast than at a so-called town hall meeting,[Read More…]
Bookworms turn to lighter fare
HARDWICK – There is much to cover at the Jeudevine this month so let’s jump right in. On June 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the Parker Ladd Community Room the Hardwick Trails Committee, together with Adaptive Sports Partners, is hosting the premiere of a Vermont-based documentary film, “Best Day Ever.”[Read More…]
It is premature for us to vote
GREENSBORO – The Town of Greensboro will be holding a Special Town Meeting at the Highland Arts Center on June 30, at 7 p.m., to vote on two extremely important matters which will affect whether the Town of Greensboro continues to hold town meeting in a way that allows and[Read More…]
Understanding Vermont public education landscape
MONTPELIER – As you probably know, Vermont is at a crossroads, many argue a crisis, concerning the costs to operate Vermont’s public education system and the results. Property taxes have grown 40% in the last five years, while results are declining. Before digging into the details of what Montpelier did[Read More…]
The Amazing Hardwick Area
Hardwick area, comprised of old-timers, some since birth, some recently finding its worth. This amazing area Is attracting people from all over, who are caring, sharing Who join right in – seeking opportunities to observe or even serve, those that have the nerve In an attempt in the community to[Read More…]
Back to basics, we can land the plane
Can you recall a time in your life when a strong mentor or guide, one with whom you perhaps completed breakthroughs that you found to be practically miraculous handed power back to you? A time in which that person might have said “you’re amazing, and you’ve got this on your[Read More…]
Jackson Dam Is one piece of much larger conversation
HARDWICK – Over the past several weeks I’ve written about the Jackson Dam study, sediment accumulation and some of the questions communities often ask when aging river infrastructure comes into focus. But Jackson Dam is only one small part of a much larger system. The Lamoille River does not begin[Read More…]
