Act 250 Wants More Information, Bethel Mills Looks at Royalton



Act 250 Wants More Information, Bethel Mills Looks at Royalton Last Friday, Nov. 19, the district environmental commission issued a memorandum following an Act 250 hearing the previous Monday on major changes that Bethel Mills carried out in the 1980s and 1990s to its North Main Street facility in Bethel. At the same time, the company’s owners are looking anew […]

VTC’s Dorm Suspension Policy Questioned



When Vermont Technical College freshman Rob Provost was kicked out of his dorm for two weeks about a month ago —because of allegedly anti-gay comments he wrote in a note—the Massachusetts teen didn’t tell his parents. Provost said this week that he tried to handle the suspension on his own, mostly, because at 18, he felt it was time "to […]

Rabid Animals In Brookfield



Rabid Animals In Brookfield Two rabid raccoons and a rabid skunk have been killed in Brookfield in the past nine days, causing state and local officials to warn local residents to be careful around wild animals—and make sure to get their pets vaccinated. Linda Crawford, who works at the Moon Mountain Horse and Wildlife Refuge on Brookfield’s Old Post Road, […]

S.R. Volunteers Serve 360 Dinners



S.R. Volunteers Serve 360 Dinners The cooks of South Royalton House, backed by volunteer onion and celery dicers, cranberry scoopers, table setters, potato mashers, pie bakers, and meal deliverers, are staging their sixth annual Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday. The all-the-trimmings meal is a labor of love run on donations of foodstuffs, volunteer hours, and support from Vermont Law School and […]

Overstory & Old Joe



Overstory & Old Joe: A Timber Tale The West Hill Road out of Granville ascends steadily alongside a deep gorge in the Green Mountain National Forest, until it switches south to cross the stream where another lovely brook enters. In another mile, you’re treated to a spectacular view to the north and west, encompassing 180 degrees and two mountain ranges. […]

Timber Resource Underutilized In the National Forest



Timber Resource Underutilized In the National Forest (This is the fifth in a series of articles about proposals to create new wilderness areas in the Green Mt. National Forest.) By M. D. Drysdale In 1987, the last time a plan was drawn up for Vermont’s sprawling Green Mountain National Forest, a crucial compromise was reached on how much logging to […]

Hike To Oliver’s

Cave Dec. 7

Hike To Oliver’s Cave Dec. 7 The Royalton Historical Society is again sponsoring a hike to Oliver’s Cave Sunday, Dec. 7. Hikers should meet in front of the Civil War monument on the South Royalton Green at 12 noon. ____________ South Royalton School News The Vt. Lung Association’s new program, "Word of Mouth" is being presented to the fourth grade […]

Gifford Auxiliary’s Thrift Shop Celebration Was Very Successful



The Gifford Medical Center Auxiliary held a very successful Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, Nov. 15 at its new Thrift Shop location. Cars were lined up and down Main Street as over 250 people attended and enjoyed free doughnuts and cider and health kit giveaways. The winners of $10 gift certificates were Bob Graham of Royalton, Shilo Amico of Northfield, John […]

Flexible P.E. Credits

Studied by R.U. Board

Flexible P.E. Credits Studied by R.U. Board Should physical education courses be the only way to earn PE credits? The Randolph Union High School Board agreed unanimously at its Nov. 18 meeting that the school should look into granting PE credits for alternative activities. The issue arose following a report on the wellness course that was added to RUHS course […]

Volunteers Again Turn Out To String Holiday Lights



Volunteers Again Turn Out To String Holiday Lights Randolph is once again ablaze in holiday lights. It was a perfect day for working outdoors, yet to some it seemed odd to be decorating for the holidays. Nevertheless, 18 volunteers, in addition to the Chamber’s decorating committee came out on Saturday to help hang wreathes on every lamp post and string […]