Archive for August, 2013
Affordable, accessible health care celebrated; Okemo chamber offers trip to China
Springfield Medical Care Systems announces National Health Center Week 2013 as part of a weeklong campaign, through Aug. 17, to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers as local solutions for affordable and accessible health care. Community health centers have been in existence for more than 45 years and have compiled […]
Simple and delicious chicken with glazed apples
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Ever wonder why that little triangular tail is always left on the whole chicken? (Yeah, I have never wondered either.) But it’s called the pope’s, the cardinal’s or the sultan’s nose. Whatever its origins — and there are many stories about it — it was a derogatory term. This little wedge […]
Tapping Into Local Talent: Southern VT youths light up Weston stage
By David Lampe-Wilson The theater is often referred to as “the fabulous invalid.” But it hangs on through an ongoing infusion of new audiences and new artists. What keeps theater alive and kicking – at least in Weston, VT – is its closeness to the community, says Steve Stettler, a producing director with Weston Playhouse. […]
Forum to explain new state health insurance options
Rep. Leigh Dakin is inviting all residents in the Chester, Andover, Baltimore and Springfield communities to attend a presentation and open forum on Vermont Health Connect from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St., in Chester. Robin Lunge, director of the governor’s Office on Health Reform, will […]
Nine Junker Studio works dress up Sculpture Walk at Guilford Welcome Center
Nine metal sculptures from Junker Studio of Chester are on display at the Guilford Welcome Center, Vermont’s main visitor center that has played host to almost 5 million visitors since 2006. The nine pieces include Woodstock, Payne and Elise Junker’s life-sized and brightly painted moose, which usually stands on the front lawn of their Gallery […]
‘Blessed Plot’ in Weston; WOOL block party; FOLA silent film; senior citizens picnic; flea market; & hospital golf tourney
Aug. 15: ‘This Blessed Plot’ premieres at Weston Rod & Gun Club This Blessed Plot, the latest work by Obie-winning actor/writer Marc Wolf and starring Wolf, will run Aug. 15 through Sept. 1 at the Weston Rod & Gun Club, 982 Route 100, Weston. Co-written by Wolf and Robert Westfield, This Blessed Plot explores the […]
Police Log for April 14 through July 26, 2013
Editor’s Note: The Chester Telegraph Police Log is a sampling of incidents directly from Chester Police reports. We do not identify individual victims of crimes nor those who have been arrested. Sunday, April 14, 11:14 a.m. Police pulled a driver over on Elm Street after running a check and finding that his license was under […]
Development Review Board meeting for Aug. 12, 2013
The quasi-judicial, independent Development Review Board agenda will meet on Monday, Aug. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St. Here is the agenda 1. Review minutes from July 22nd hearing 2. Discussion re: Remand Zaremba (Dollar General proposal) 3. Reconvened conditional use hearing for Eddy/Semones […]
DRB begins to address Dollar General proposal again
The Chester Development Review Board has gone through all the documents from the previous hearings on the proposed 9,100-square-foot Dollar General Store, according to zoning administrator Michael Normyle. At its Monday, Aug. 12 meeting, the five-member board will announce that it will begin considering what steps to take next. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. […]
Nonfiction works will enlighten, intrigue and entertain
By John Hoover H ave you ever had a burning question or wanted to know something about a particular subject? While reading a work of fiction is a lot of fun, it often doesn’t answer questions we might have. We at Misty Valley Books we often head for the nonfiction sections of the bookstore where […]
Creamy and tangy, lobster stars in enchilada
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com I have no idea what took me so long to write about lobster this year. I would like to kickstart this crustacean season by giving you a beautifully flavored, cheesy and spicy, crunchy and tangy, creamy and . . . ahhh, enough already. This is a keeper. Creamy, luscious lobster enchilada […]
Kleeman trio tops Chester Music Series; historian Coffin at BRAM; and library offers state park passes
Chester’s Chris Kleeman returns for the final concert of the 2013 Chester Summer Music Series 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 on the lawn of the Academy Building across from the Green. Performing traditional and Chicago-style blues as well asa original compositions, Kleeman with his 12-string and slide guitars are joined by Bobby G. […]
Chester, Bennington residents earn degrees from University of Wyoming
Julie A. Hart of Chester earned her master of science degree and Jessica Rose Walker of Bennington earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Wyoming at the completion of the 2013 spring semester. Located in Laramie, the University of Wyoming is the state’s only 4-year higher education institution. It offers a low […]
Black River Produce sponsors Springfield Hospital Ball
Black River Produce’s co-owners Mark Curran and Steve Birge presented Springfield Hospital’s Larry Craft a check for $10,000, becoming the first sponsor of the Hospital’s Centennial Starlight Ball. The $10,000 contribution is at the highest sponsorship level: Diamond. “We wanted our gift to make a difference and to encourage other gifts. As we celebrate Springfield […]
Come and meet those dancing feet at Weston’s ‘42nd Street’
By David Lampe-Wilson Freelance theater reviewer Weston Playhouse puts on its glad rags and kicks up its heels in a revival of the musical icon 42nd Street. Based on the 1933 Warner Bros. musical of the same name (which was inspired by Bradford Ropes’ novel), 42nd Street focuses on the efforts of famed dictatorial director Julian Marsh […]
Select Board meeting agenda for Aug. 7, 2013
The Chester Select Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda for the evening. Approve Minutes from July 17, 2013 Selectboard Meeting and July 17, 2013 Executive Session Citizen Comments Old Business Performance Bond; J.M. Brodney Vendor Permit; Michael Kennedy Economic Development […]
