Dear Editor, I would like to reply to Founder and CEO of Powder John Cumming’s nice email newsletter to passholders from Jan. 8. I admire very much his and Powder ’s accomplishments in the ski industry, in particular the level […]
Category: Opinion
To the rescue
Dear Editor, On Saturday afternoon this past weekend, my cousin Alice, who lives here in Killington, wanted to show me and Dee, my friend, a beautiful sight on Thundering Brook Road and Kent Pond. It was a magnificent view on […]
The worst year ever
By Barrie Dunsmore This will be my last column of 2017. Traditionally, this has been an opportunity for reflection on important events of the past year, usually with a look ahead – and if possible – a positive spin that […]
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan owe thanks to Vietnam veterans
By Chad Storlie I was speaking to a group of small business owners a few days ago about the benefits of military service and hiring military veterans for their businesses. As I received their still very special, “Thank you for […]
Protect the quiet of Bingo Basin
Dear Editor, For decades, homeowners of Great Hawk Homeowners Assn. have routinely ventured into the neighboring Pine Gap Loop Trail area in the Bingo Basin for the tranquility that it offers. Our membership enjoys non-motorized sports such as walking, hiking, […]
Thanks for listening sessions
Dear Editor, Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to meet a number of residents in the towns of Bridgewater and Killington at meet & greet sessions at the town transfer stations and a Bridgewater Grange meeting. […]
Spooky event a “treat” for all
Dear Editor, Another amazing Trunk or Treat for Pittsford! We had around 150 kids go through the trunks. Thank you to Pittsford Fire Department, Pittsford First Response, Pittsford Police Department, Vermont Police Academy cadets, Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church andPittsford Recreation […]
Trash disposal a problem
Dear Editor, When the Ludlow and Cavendish transfer stations recently increased their fees, our donation shed saw a steep increase in unusable donations we cannot resell – especially those made at night and on weekends when the store is closed. […]
Now’s the time for soil testing
By Daryle Thomas Once you know where you are, it’s easy to get to where you want to be. And that, dear reader, is why you need to test your garden soil. A bit of a leap? Not really. Garden […]