Archive for March, 2015
Bailey’s Irish Whiskey cake a thoroughly adult treat
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Yes, I know. There is no such thing as Bailey’s Irish Whiskey. This beautifully scented Irish cake is, however, brought to you by a Bailey and it does have a hint of Irish Whiskey both in the cake and on top. You can, however, substitute a few drops of rum extract […]
Nominations sought for Early Educator of Year Award
MIDDLEBURY To recognize excellence in the teaching of Vermont’s young children, the Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children announces the first Early Educator of the Year Award. In this first year of the award, the Permanent Fund will be accepting nominations for an outstanding home-based childcare professional who has demonstrated a commitment to quality early childhood […]
PVA Midgets win VT Amateur Hockey state championships
The Midget team (14- to 18-year-olds) from Pleasant Valley Hockey Association earned the title of Vermont State Amateur Hockey Champions during the championship game held on Saturday, March 7 at Cairns Arena in South Burlington. The team faced the midget team from St. Albans.The game was scoreless after two periods when they took a […]
Heath Gordon Scholarship seeks auction donations, sets music fundraiser for March 28
The second annual Heath Gordon Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at the American Legion in Chester, Route 103 West. All proceeds will be used to support Green Mountain Union High alumni pursuing a college degree in either art or music. Sponsors are currently looking for items to auction off […]
Friday fire in Fullerton Inn chimney; Chester holds its breath
By Shawn Cunningham ©2015 – The Chester Telegraph Around 6 on Friday evening, the owners of Chester’s Fullerton Inn heard a distinctive sound. “It was a roar,” said Bret Rugg. “A loud roar.” Suspecting a chimney fire, Rugg and his wife Nancy ran into the street to see flames shooting out of one of the […]
Chester Select Board Agenda for Wednesday, March 18, 2015
The Chester Select Board will meet at the new hour of 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Town Hall, 556 Elm St. in Chester. Below is its agenda. Approve Minutes from March 4, 2015 Select Board Meeting Citizen Comments Old Business Water Project Update (Pending Further Information) Planning Commission Appointments Sign Cavendish Culvert […]
Grafton Select Board agenda for Monday, March 16, 2015
The Grafton Select Board will meet at 6 p.m. at Grafton Elementary School, 58 School St. in Grafton. Below is its agenda. Public Comment Adopt Agenda Minutes: March 2, 2015; March 3, 2015; March 10, 2015 Warrants: Payroll and Accounts Payable Highway Report Work Schedule Town Garage Committee New Town Garage Update Town Truck 2 […]
Police Log Dec. 1, 2014 – March 1, 2015
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. Monday, Dec. 1, 11:25 a.m. Police responded to ongoing behavior of a juvenile at Chester Andover Elementary School, including hitting with fists, making weapons […]
Donation buckets, fund collections, pot luck and St. Patrick’s event to help victims of two Chester fires
©2015 The Chester Telegraph If you know of more fund-raising efforts, please email info@chestertelegraph.org and we’ll add them to the list. Donation buckets have been placed at Lisai’s Chester Market, Jiffy Mart, Heritage Deli, Country Girl Diner, the Sunoco and Chester Hardware to collect money for victims of the two recent fires that displaced the […]
Chase takes seat on Chester board; meetings to be held earlier
By Shawn Cunningham ©2015 The Chester Telegraph On the day after Town Meeting, the Chester Select Board gathered for its annual reorganization meeting, welcomed a new member, received an updated proposal for investing the Chester Economic Development Fund, appointed town officers and got an update on the proposed town water system among other items. But […]
BRGNS seeks clothing, furniture for annual rummage sale
Black River Good Neighbor Services is collecting donations of clothing, especially summer clothing, housewares, linens and small furniture for its annual spring rummage sale. Items may be dropped off at the thrift store at 37B Main Street in Ludlow. Donations of large items may be dropped off at Fletcher Farm at 611 Route 103 South […]
St. Luke’s 4th annual Lego contest on the horizon
The 2015 LEGO Contest will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St., Chester. The church sponsored event is open to the public. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit Whiting Library’s Children’s Room. LEGOmaniacs Pre-K through Grade 8 and families are […]
Crown Point Board of Realtors to host legislative breakfast in Chester
The Crown Point Board of Realtors is holding a Legislative Breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 16th at the Fullerton Inn on the Green in Chester. Interested members of the community are invited to attend. The Crown Point Board of Realtors membership originates from Grafton, Chester, Ludlow, Cavendish, Springfield, Weathersfield and Mt Holly. […]
To the editor: GM principal thanks voters for backing school budget
I want to thank all of you who voted for and approved our operating budget for the coming school year. For those who did not vote for the budget, I promise to do all I can so that our school earns your trust and confidence. Besides their rigorous academics and participation in sports, theater and […]
Cavendish CCA seeks sponsors for 2016 calendar
CAVENDISH The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association is looking for sponsors for its 2016 calendar. Each year for the past 11, the CCCA produces a calendar celebrating some aspect of life in Cavendish. Community members take pictures and the 12 best are selected to grace the pages. The calendars sell to the community in time […]
103 Artisans Marketplace showcases works of three New England craftsmen
103 Artisans Marketplace is featuring 3 Guys Makin’ Stuff, highlighting the works of woodcarver Mike Earle, Joseph Bedard, who creates reclaimed wood furniture and bowls, and metal artist Payne Junker, through Sunday, March 29 at the gallery. Junker’s work combines traditional ironwork techniques combined with plasma torch and heat, movement and play of light on […]
To the editor: Chase thanks voters for their support
Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve Chester as a member of the Board of Selectmen. I am humbled by the support and encouragement that I have received from so many fellow citizens. Over the course of the next three years I am looking forward to listening to your ideas and concerns. I […]
Twist your usual breakfast with sausage Scotched eggs
A note from Jim Bailey: I am working on my second cookbook, tentatively titled Close Up. It is dedicated to breast cancer survivors and/or their spouses, siblings or family members who had to endure this life-altering disease. If you would like to share your story with me for inclusion in my book, please contact me […]
GM 8th grader to compete in state Geo Bee; Springfield Rotary seeks scholarship applicants
Green Mountain Union High eighth-grader Chase Ordway-Smith has been chosen one of the semi-finalists eligible to compete in the 2015 Vermont National Geographic State Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. The contest will be held at Middlebury College on Friday, March 27. His parents are Tara Ordway-Smith and Gloria Smith of Chester. This is […]
Early morning fire destroys Elm Street home in Chester, firefighters injured
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC UPDATE — 9:17 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Below in How to Help: Fundraiser at Pizza Stone, Monday March 16. UPDATE — 6 p.m. March 6. As the Chester Fire Department responded to the Monier fire early this morning, another fire was reported a few houses away on Elm Street, according […]
