Letters to the Editor

Beware “Rich States, Poor States” media propaganda

To the Editor,
Beware the “Rich States, Poor States” propaganda. When does “rich” not mean rich, and “poor” not mean poor? When somebody’s trying to sell you a bill of goods. So beware Vermont, especially Vermont media: another edition of “Rich States, Poor States” (RSPS for brevity)...

American Legion appreciates community support

To the Editor,
Thanks to those who came to see the Living History Association and their public demonstration activities that commemorated the American Civil War over the Memorial Day weekend. We had a history and Memorial Day publication effort that was enclosed in The Deerfield...

Donation to food pantry

To the Editor,
On behalf of the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry board of directors, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mount Snow for the recent donation from their staff appreciation event. This funding will help us to continue our mission of trying to ensure that no...

Upcoming history exhibit

To the Editor,
The Wardsboro History Group is planning a very special exhibit at the history house during the upcoming Fourth of July parade and street fair on Wednesday, July 4, from 9 am to 3 pm.
The exhibit will honor the present Wardsboro Volunteer Fire Department. It started...

Fitness day a success thanks to volunteers

To the Editor,
On behalf of the Deerfield Valley Fitness Day staff, I would like to thank all the parent volunteers from Twin Valley, Dover, Readsboro, and Halifax for making the 22nd annual fitness day at Twin Valley Elementary School a huge success.
Thanks to all the athletes in...

Music at Veterans Home

To the Editor,
Thank you to Taconic Music, of Manchester, for bringing the Taconic Chamber Players to the Vermont Veterans’ Home on Wednesday, May 16.
The performers were Heather Braun-Bakken, violin, Joana Genova, violin, Ariel Rudiakov, viola, and Nathaniel Parke on the...

The benefits of medical marijuana as a treatment

To the Editor,
This letter was sent to Deerfield Valley Community Partnership in Wilmington. This week I received an unsigned one page brief from your organization advocating Dover residents to support the prohibition of medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational marijuana. At the...

50th anniversary celebration

To the Editor,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our family and friends for stopping by the Dover Town Hall on Saturday, May 26, to join us in the celebration of our 50th anniversary.
Thank you to our children, Rodney and Carole Holland and Tracey and Kelly Fowler, ...

Ducks thank community

To the Editor,
With the help of many contributing community members we were able to hold our 31st annual duck race to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. All of our efforts go to help support children with life-threatening illnesses experience a wish that is unique to them.
Thanks...

Education property tax could harm economy

To the Editor,
As a man of high principles, Gov. Scott vowed that there would be no new taxes and no new fees. We presumed these principles included sound fiscal management, not spending money we don’t have, and a good bit of Yankee common sense. We also supposed he had a sound plan to...