Universal Care
Isn’t Radical
     Your editorial, "Poor Prescription," calls universal health care a radical idea. What is radical about a system of health care that covers every one of its citizens?
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Harrness Ideas
On Landfill
     It was with no surprise that I read in The Times Argus that the Randolph Selectboard was forming a lined landfill committee. At the cost of $105 per ton for residents and $95 per ton for haulers it’s a great idea.
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Universal Care
Would Cut Costs
     Last week's editorial regarding health care failed to address two significant factors which contribute substantially to the cost of health care.
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New York Trip
Was Spectacular
     RUHS Drama is proof that education does not stop at 2:30 p.m. when the students leave the school building.
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Benefit Auction
For Japan Trip
     The Randolph-Shizukuishi Exchange Project is seeking donations for a benefit sale and silent auction. All proceeds will go to support the ongoing exchange of middle school students between Randolph Union High School and their sister school in Shizukuishi, Japan.
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Adult Ed Teacher
Blasts Changes
     I am resigning as Randolph’s Central Vermont Adult Education teacher and community coordinator as of the middle of May. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the surrounding communities for their support of CVABE’s mission.
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Power Co. Left
An Ugly Mess
     I have been upset about this matter since last year, but after doing "green up" on my little section of the roadway today, I felt it needed to be brought up.
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Too Many Prisoners
In Our Jails
     We have more men and women in our prisons than any other country on this planet. It costs you, the taxpayer, $7.25 billion dollars a year to earn this title. Most are non-violent first-time offenders, mostly made up of low level drug crimes.
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Bill Didn’t Ignore
Medical Costs
     In a recent article in the Herald it was stated that access to medical care was not a significant failing of the Vermont health care system and that the Green Mountain Health Plan (GMHP) bill passed by the House of Representatives is misguided because it placed primary emphasis on improving access t...
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Teachers Working
Without Contract
     Teachers representing the Windsor Northwest Education Association are currently in negotiations for a new contract. This is a consolidated, district-wide contract that covers all teachers in the towns of Bethel, Hancock, Granville, Rochester and Stockbridge.
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