Randolph Herald

White River Valley HistoricalFair Debuts Saturday

By Martha Slater — 08/13/2009

A group of enthusiastic volunteers will launch a brand new event this Saturday, Aug. 15, when the White River Valley Historical Fair takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Whitcomb High School in Bethel.

Burglar AllegedlyAlso Shot Dog

By Sandy Vondrasek — 08/13/2009

A 32-year-old Randolph village resident remained this week in prison on $20,000 bail, after he was arrested August 5, for allegedly burglarizing a School Street home and fatally shooting the residents� pet dog.

$5 Million InStimulus MoneyFor Nat�l Forest

By Mary Margaret Breed — 08/13/2009

Vermont�s Green Mountain National Forest has been awarded more than $5 million in federal stimulus money for several projects, according to the Vermont congressional delegation.

�Riverbend� a ModelFor Elder Care

By Cornelia Cesari — 08/13/2009

When Jennifer Doyle was 13, her mother, Janet Avery, bought Riverbend, a residential care home for the elderly in Chelsea.

Enter The Herald�s

08/13/2009

Burdock Challenge!

Municipal Bldg.

By Mary Margaret Breed — 08/13/2009

Construction on the $1.2 million Randolph municipal building expansion has gone smoothly so far, according to Ben DeFlorio, whose responsibility it is to monitor the work of the contractor, New England Construction Company (NECCO) of Waitsfield.

New Recreation CommitteeIs Formed, Members Solicited

08/13/2009

Following the selectboard�s recent vote to re-establish a town recreation committee, the town is soliciting members for it.

Neighborly CheesemakersAgain Win National Awards

08/13/2009

Neighborly Farms of Randolph Center won two awards in the 2009 American Cheese Society (ACS) competition, according to Neighborly Farms cheesemaker David Goldsworthy.

Randolph�s Interfaith CaregiversGet CVCOA Healthy Aging Grant

08/13/2009

Interfaith Caregivers of Randolph is among the recipients of the 2009 Healthy Aging Grant from the Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA).

Schools Don�t ForeseeSwine Flue Problems

By Mary Margaret Breed — 08/13/2009

National news sources have reported that H1N1 influenza (�swine flu�) cases decreased in the northern hemisphere this summer, as is usually the case with flu, but remained active in the southern half of the world during that hemisphere�s winter.

2nd AnnualSports BonfireIs Scheduled

08/13/2009

The Randolph Union High School Sports Boosters will be holding their second annual fall bonfire on Sept. 11, following a girls home soccer game against U-32.

�Last Mile Ride� Means

08/13/2009

The tragically early death of 20-year Randolph principal Steve Metcalf June 11 left his friends and his three children with a much-enhanced appreciation for a very unique Randolph institution�the Garden Room at Gifford Medical Center.

New World Festival Sept. 6�

08/13/2009

Randolph�s New World Festival�the 17th annual this year�has issued its customary request for for the small army of community volunteers that allow the celebration to go like clockwork.

Nebraskans Join VermontersTo Restore Morrill Homestead

08/13/2009

From August 16-19, students and administrators from the Justin Morrill Scholars Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will visit Strafford. UNL and its College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has developed the Justin Morrill Scholars Program to honor the vision and legacy of Sen.

Josh Brooksat �the Bean�

08/13/2009

Vermont roots songwriter and folk musician Josh Brooks and his band will perform Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Three Bean Caf� on Pleasant Street in Randolph.

Chamber Music FestivalOpening at Chandler

08/13/2009

Chandler Music Hall on Main Street in Randolph has been humming since Monday afternoon with activity and the sounds of piano and strings, as members of the Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival rehearse for its first weekend of performances.

Theater Review:Lost Nation�s�Godot�: Masterful

By Charlie McMeekin — 08/13/2009

Lost Nation Theater�s current production of �Waiting for Godot� is a landmark example of theater�s potential to be something more than a story played out on stage, or a movie without the film.

Local Playwright�sWork in �Ten-Fest�

By Cornelia Cesari — 08/13/2009

When One Race Just Isn�t Enough,These Athletes Do Three at Once

By Hannah Becker — 08/13/2009

Throughout this summer many local athletes have been competing in triathlons around the state. The athletes range in age from their 20�s to 60�s. Among the competitors are several athletes from the White River Valley.

Randolph Team TennisIn Semi-Final Action

08/13/2009

During the week of Aug. 3, the four teams in the Randolph Town Tennis League played semi-final matches. The Drop Shots and the Add-Outs will compete for the championship in two weeks.

Montague GolfClub News

By Hannah Becker — 08/13/2009

Exhibits Calendar

08/13/2009

Calendar submissions should arrive at least one week in advance of the intended publication date. Mail entries to The Herald of Randolph, P.O. Box 309, Randolph, VT, 05060; or fax them to 728-9275 or to news@ourherald.com.

Happenings Calendar

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Movies Calendar

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Nightlife Calendar

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Theater Calendar

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William N. Black

08/13/2009

Mount Juliet, Tenn.�William Naughton Black, 81, died peacefully at his home August 2, 2009.

Dr. Robert S. Dustin

08/13/2009

Randolph�Dr. Robert S. Dustin, 82, of Randolph, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.

ALFRED E. HILLAlfred E. Hill

08/13/2009

Bethel�Alfred E. Hill, 80, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.

Arlene Comette

08/13/2009

Randolph�Arlene Comette, 83, of Randolph, died Thursday morning, August 6, 2009 at home.

David St. Pierre

08/13/2009

Bethel�David St. Pierre, 61, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at his home.

C. Michael Hoffman

08/13/2009

Randolph�C. Michael �Mike� Hoffman, 58, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H.

ADAM G. FERLANDAdam G. Ferland

08/13/2009

SOUTH ROYALTON�Adam G. Ferland, 29, formerly of Claremont, N.H., died July 21, 2009 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, following a brief illness.

�I Am Not a Cow� CommemoratesLast Summer�s Flood in the Valley

By Martha Slater — 08/13/2009

To mark the one-year anniversary of last summer�s flood and the publication of her new children�s book, �I Am Not a Cow,� the story of the famous Hancock bovine, �Lucky,� local teacher and author Amy Braun of Rochester held a book signing Thursday, Aug.

Local Forest Employees HeadTo Alaska To Fight Fires There

08/13/2009

Firefighters from the U. S. Forest Service in Vermont are headed to Alaska to fight fires.

SoRo Student Doing SummerResearch Project in UVM Program

08/13/2009

This summer has been filled with research opportunities for undergraduate engineering students in the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, thanks to alumni Richard Barrett, whose foundation provides four competitive scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students for engineering research projects.

Gifford Hospitalist Team Adds

08/13/2009

Gifford Medical Center�s hospitalist team has grown to include certified physician assistant Joshua Gleiner.

Gifford Medical CenterWelcomes Fourth Podiatrist

08/13/2009

Gifford Medical Center in Randolph has added a fourth specialist in an area where demand for local and regional care is great�podiatry.

Please Help KeepThe Night Dark

08/13/2009

This letter is written to the planners and developers of Exit 4, and to the people of Braintree Hill, as a plea to do all that is possible to preserve the peace of the nighttimes overlooking the Rte. 12/I-89 valley.

Seek ConsensusOn Health Care

08/13/2009

As I understand it, there are three goals to health care reform: increasing access (and portability), increasing and/or maintaining quality (and choice) and lowering costs.

Jerry Holland�sLegacy Continues

08/13/2009

As the 2009 New World Festival approaches, those who loved, admired and learned from the great Nova Scotia fiddler Jerry Holland will be feeling an empty place in their hearts.

Royalton SeeksParticipation

08/13/2009

Royalton needs volunteers.

Inaccurate ReportOn Arrest

08/13/2009

I am writing this letter in response to the false reporting of the article on the Chelsea Fire Department's 125th celebration.

Suggestions FromA Country Lawyer

08/13/2009

When I opened my law office in Bradford in 1951 all business people (including physicians) kept their own records and did their own billing. I sent out bills on the first of the month.

Danger to AmericaLies Within

08/13/2009

What�s Going On

08/13/2009

In Latin America?

"Poco Loco"

08/13/2009

A cartoon by Scott Wood. Reach him at hamiltonwood@yahoo.com.

"littlejohn"

08/13/2009

Cartoon by Isaac Littlejohn Eddy. Contact him at www.littlejohncomics.com.

Blue Lights in Chelsea

08/13/2009

The Herald has heard mutterings that it was �too bad� that the gala 125th anniversary celebration of the Chelsea Fire Department last week was �spoiled� by a law enforcement round-up of underage drinkers at the party�and by the Herald�s reporting of that event.