Archive for September, 2012
Megan Ives, 16, full of joy, a skier who loved sports, friendships worldwide
Megan Virginia Ives, 16, of Farmington, CT, and most recently of Londonderry, VT, died in her sleep of undetermined natural causes on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. She was outside of Santiago, Chile, participating in an alpine skiing training camp. A student of the Farmington public school system through 8th grade, Meg attended Miss Porter’s School […]
To the editor: TARPS thanks all for a great Fall Festival
The Animal Rescue and Protection Society had a successful time at this year’s Chester Rotary Club’s Fall Festival on the Green and would like to express our appreciation. Thank you to everyone who visited to our booth. We are happy to report that quite a few of our cats found new, loving homes plus we raised a lot […]
Changes in store for Lisai’s Chester Market
With Photo Gallery and Story Below By Cynthia Prairie I t’s obvious. Just look at the grocery carts. Most of the full-sized, difficult-to-turn models have been replaced by shiny sub-compact, double-decker ones that save energy as customers easily maneuver them through the aisles at Lisai’s. And there has been and will be more. Change that is. […]
Sun shines on 38th Fall Festival on the Green
A persistent high fog finally broke after noon on Saturday, Sept. 22, to bring out the crowds to the Chester Rotary’s Fall Festival on the Green. It remained a beautiful weekend almost up to the end, when clouds rolled in to cast a similar chill Sunday afternoon that had dampened Saturday morning. Within the two […]
Whiting Library, biomass plant dominate Select Board meeting
By Karen Zuppinger Whiting Library chairman Bruce Parks and several members of the Library Board of Trustees voiced their concerns during the Select Board meeting of Wednesday, Sept. 19, about a memorandum of understanding that the Select Board wants the trustees to sign. The main issue stems from the most recent outside audit that called […]
Business startup workshop in Chester; blended families for professionals
Vermont Small Business Development Center is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The course will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday Oct. 5th in the conference room of the TD Bank, 44 Main St. in Chester. The seminar is designed for individuals […]
Composed salads from Greece and Italy
By Jim Bailey A friend who is also a chef posted some pictures of a traditional Italian antipasto. It was a Caprese Salad, or Insalta Caprese as rightfully heralded. Although a great salad in its own right — and admired worldwide — I think I have a better one, and it’s not Italian. While working […]
Palma explores T.S. Eliot; healthy living workshops
Michael Palma returns to Misty Valley Books on the Green in Chester to discuss the poetry of T.S. Eliot on four Wednesday evenings, beginning Sept. 26. The free seminar will begin at 7 p.m. and last about an hour. The final three sessions are Oct. 10, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24. This seminar will focus […]
Middle School girls, boys keep Black River to single goals
GM MS Girls 9, Black River 1 Wednesday, Sept. 19 Green Mountain gave up a goal in the first minute of play to the Lady Presidents from Black River, but came roaring back to score nine goals of their own in a blowout 9-1 win on Wednesday. “We held our ground and quickly rallied” said […]
GM Varsity girls fall to Proctor; Middle school girls rout Leland & Gray
Girls Varsity Soccer: Proctor 5 Green Mountain 0 Monday, Sept. 17 Down 2-0 at the half the Lady Chiefs surrendered two goals in quick succession to begin the second half, with Proctor taking advantage of their opportunities. The Phantoms tacked on one more goal for the 5-0 win and sending GM off with an 0-3 […]
Rebels rule Chiefs in Josh Cole finals 5-0
By Greg Hart Ludlow, Sept. 15 Leland & Gray dominated Green Mountain with superior size, speed and skill on a chilly night under the lights at Dorsey Park in Ludlow, taking the Josh Cole Memorial Tournament crown in a decisive 5-0 win on Saturday, Sept. 15. The turning point came about 20 minutes into the […]
Chieftains earn finals berth with 4-2 win over Terriers in Cole Tournament
By Greg Hart Ludlow, Friday, Sept. 14 Green Mountain dominated most of the game, winning by a 4-2 final as they faced the Bellows Falls Terriers in the opening matchup of the Josh Cole Memorial Tournament at Dorsey Park in Ludlow on Friday, Sept. 14. While GM coach Scott Walker was happy to have the […]
A chill in the air and a squash soup at the ready
By Jim Bailey I have been turning on the AC during the day and touching the thermostat at night. Only in New England! During the night I am in the mood for something warm and comfortable but during the day, I really don’t want spice. At least not yet. So what to do? Here are […]
Middle School soccer: Boys tie, girls win against Springfield
Both Green Mountain Middle School soccer teams opened their seasons on Thursday, Sept. 13 with the boys playing Springfield to a 1-1 tie at home. Mac Walton scored early for GM while goalie Jon Little limited the Cosmos to one goal. The girls also played Springfield, winning by a 3-2 score in Springfield. Boys Soccer: […]
Veteran foreign correspondent introduces new book
Veteran ABC News foreign correspondent and Rutland Herald columnist Barrie Dunsmore will present his new book, There and Back, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16. In an era of instant access to worldwide news, we are lucky to have voices who can speak from the vantage point of many years of on-the-ground experience. Dunsmore traveled […]
Kathan’s hat trick too much for Lady Chiefs
By Greg Hart Telegraph sports editor Ludlow — Black River erupted for three goals in about 90 seconds, and that proved to be a decisive minute and a half as the Lady Presidents defeated Green Mountain’s varsity girls with a final score of 5-2 in Friday night’s action. Dorsey Park in Ludlow is always a […]
Introducing The Yankee Chef: Apple fritters a great start to a New England morning
By Jim Bailey I have been debating what to offer in my first column for The Chester Telegraph. It didn’t take long to find the answer. Having breakfast this morning and seeing the bag of apples I just received from my sister — who picked them for me — I knew: my all-time favorite breakfast […]
To the Editor: Why money for China?
Vermont Law School has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. State Department to support a three-year project designed to improve environmental and public health in China. The project’s goal is help legal advocates, citizen groups, NGOs and government agencies to act individually and together within Yunnan Province to create a model for advancing […]
Lady Chiefs fall to Mill River in 2nd half rally
By Greg Hart Telegraph sports editor Looking to come out of the gate strong in their season opener against a tough opponent in Mill River of North Clarendon, the Green Mountain girls varsity did just that – in the first half. The second half was a different story. Beneath overcast skies and a cool drizzle, […]
Chiefs open with a ‘tricky’ win against Long Trail
By Greg Hart Telegraph sports editor Hat tricks are a rare achievement at any level. Scoring three goals is a tough thing to do for a team, never mind an individual. But what about a hat trick of hat tricks? Three goals each by three players? Unheard of. Until now. Chad Leonard, Jake Cavacas and […]
