By Netanel Crispe

During a hot, summer day in Danby, Vermont, a surveyor en route from New York took respite in the confines of Mr. Abraham Chase’s tavern, situated one mile south of Danby 4 Corners. His decision to do so would ultimately be one he was soon to regret. Having had his fill of refreshments, he made his way to the exit with the intention of continuing on his mission to survey the town and its neighbors. 

The destructive force of the hunter hit the townspeople of Danby, October 28, especially the John Corey family, with tremendous impact when the town pet, Bambi, a deer named for the storybook counterpart, was killed by the bow and arrow of an out of state hunter. 

It was grim Death who introduced us to the charcoal burners; and, although his presence is seldom welcomed, yet, in this instance, we were indebted to him for one of the pleasant reminiscences of our summer’s vacation.

Flooded history space to reopen
By Emily Cutts

Almost five years after Tropical Storm Irene took the Mount Tabor-Danby Historical Society down the Millbrook, the organization is set to open its doors.

The new space at the S.L. Griffith Library at 74 South Main St. will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

By Dan Colton

Around 40 residents gathered at the fire department Tuesday night to discuss the influx of visitors arriving at the Rainbow Gathering of Living Light, located nearby in Mount Tabor’s Green Mountain National Forest.

​Funeral Services for Mary Elizabeth Griffith, 85, of Danby, who died Nov. 19 at her home were conducted Wednesday at the Zion Episcopal Church in Manchester Center by the Rev. Robert Clayton.

Bearers were John B. Griffith Jr., Vollie T. Griffith, Edward Griffith and John Nichols of Danby, Wallace R. Falzo of Troy, N.Y. and Edward Bartholomew of Glens Falls, N.Y.

Burial was in Scottsville Cemetery in Danby.

By Bruce Edwards

The back road off route 7 winds up the mountain just south of the village of Danby. A small sign that could easily be missed points the way to the destination.

The road passes by a few isolated homes that at one time may have been “company homes.” A little bit farther a turn-off area is covered with crushed marble indicating to the visitor that he is near the end of his journey.