Hopes for More ‘Mini-Mud’ Events
     The Mini-Mud Season Show (Friday night at Chandler Music Hall, hopefully the first of many) presented an evening of great talent, from the production crew through every single performer who took part in the program.
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Sidewalks Aren't
Being Cleared
     By the time the paper comes out in 50-degree weather my question may prove inane, but with an eye to the future—am I the only resident who has had difficulty navigating downtown Randolph this winter?
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A Great Day
For Town Hall
     Thank you to the people of Bethel for voting overwhelmingly to support the Town Hall Restoration Fund at Town Meeting. We also thank Charlene and Ken Bostrom for their wonderfully generous offer to make the roof of the Hall a reality.
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Assisted Suicide
Is Dangerous
     At Randolph's town meeting, I intended to initiate discussion on end of life issues. The sign on the exit door said 82% of Vermonters in a poll chose death with dignity.
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Help Available
For Spaying Pets
     February 27 was Spay Day USA and in Vermont as well. A primary purpose of Spay Day was to increase public awareness about the dog and cat overpopulation crisis in this country.
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Religion Doesn't
Govern the Law
     Once again, the folks who believe that their own religion or personal beliefs should govern everybody else are in high dudgeon as regards the "death with dignity" legislation currently pending in the state segislature.
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Wiggett Auto:
A Rare Company
     When the time came for my family to purchase a used vehicle, we were understandably a bit anxious. After all, the entire process of buying a previously-owned vehicle is weighed against us, as the seller wants to get the highest price for a vehicle they no longer want.
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21 Towns Voted
Support for Center
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Childraising—
The Toughest Job
     Parents who are actively involved in the education of their children are partners with the schools in ensuring the success of each child. When parents reinforce the need for a child to complete homework and study for tests they are teaching their offspring skills needed for the future.
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School Board
Should Resign
     I have lost all confidence in the Rochester School Board’s ability to successfully lead the Rochester school system. The budgeting debacle over the last few years coupled with their recent decision concerning basketball players caught in possession of alcohol have led to my opinion.
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Board Violated
Its Own Policy
     When the public provides to a selectboard funds from an approved bond issue in the amount of $1.2 million, it has a reasonable expectation that the board will act with due diligence in vesting those funds in the taxpayer’s interest.
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Not Enough Use
Pooper-Scoopers
     As a resident living on Fairview Street in Randolph, I take pride in my neighborhood and the appearance of my home.
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