To the Editor: Please join hundreds of us as we walk in unified solidarity in the Out of the Darkness walk to erase the stigma around suicide and mental illness and as we help those in need on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Oakledge Park-Upper Shelter (Flynn Avenue) in Burlington at 9 a.m. You can find… Read More »
To the Editor: During my 15 years in the Legislature, I’ve run into politicians of all stripes. But I’ve only happened across a handful of true public servants – those dedicated to putting their constituents above all else. Don Turner is one of those rare public servants. From the House of Representatives to the Milton… Read More »
To the Editor: During my time in the House of Representatives, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great colleagues. Perhaps highest among them is Rep. Don Turner. But Don isn’t just a lawmaker. He’s also House minority leader, a 30-plus-year member of the Milton Fire and Rescue departments (including more than a decade… Read More »
To the Editor: Sheriff candidate Mike Major’s lament [The Citizen, Aug. 23: “Sheriff candidate Mike Major steps down after primary bid”] that he “must resign,” is obviously a political problem intrinsic to the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office, which is obviously a joke. Nobody held a gun to Major’s head to force him to run for… Read More »
To the Editor: Thanks to all Chittenden County voters in the Aug. 14 primary. I was very glad to see the pundits proven wrong in that the turnout was far greater than predicted. Obviously, I am also thankful for the support I received from so many of you in my bid to be re-elected to… Read More »
To the Editor: Recently you printed a request to help search for a host family for Tobias, an exchange student from Germany. Many people in Shelburne and in surrounding areas responded and offered to help. We were thrilled when Champlain Valley Union High School Principal Adam Bunting put out a welcome mat inviting Tobias to… Read More »
To the Editor: As a new Hinesburg resident, the Bissonette Fields vandalism was an upsetting and unsettling introduction to this town. It was disturbing to realize that even a beautiful community like Hinesburg can fall victim to senseless vandalism. In a recent article discussing the community reaction to this vandalism, there was a suggestion that… Read More »
To the Editor: I wanted to give a public shout-out “thank you!” to Rayne Herzog and the Shelburne Athletic Club folks for many years of fun triathlons here in Vermont. I am saddened that they have determined that they won’t be doing them anymore. From the Shelburne series to the National Championships, to the Basin… Read More »
To the Editor: A wonderful opportunity for international friendship is available for families in the Champlain Valley Union School District. Tobias, a 15-year-old German student, has his heart set on studying this next year at CVU and CVU has a place ready for him. But he needs a host family. Tobias’s visit is being coordinated… Read More »
To the Editor: My name is George Ellwood, a retired deputy sheriff and a third-generation Vermont law enforcement officer. I received my introduction to police work from my father, the executive director of the Criminal Justice Training Council. He told me the best officers were the people who were your neighbors and members of your… Read More »