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Vacation treats, retreat found in the pages of these books

Vacation treats, retreat found in the pages of these books

By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Going on vacation? Perhaps to the beach or the lake where you’ll get a chance to relax and have some free time? May we humbly suggest that you take along something to read? This month’s column contains a number of books that the owners — current and former […]

Chocolate blueberry ganache cups are an easy treat

Chocolate blueberry ganache cups are an easy treat

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com These are delicious, quick, easy and just downright the perfect nibbler. By replacing over half the fat with apple jelly, you are adding an extra touch of flavor in these cookies. Crush them easily with a plastic baggie and a rolling pin. 1  1/2 cups crushed cashews * 3 tablespoons apple […]

Celebration of  Life for Marlene Whitacre set for Aug. 21

Celebration of Life for Marlene Whitacre set for Aug. 21

A Celebration of Life in remembrance of Marlene Whitacre will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at the White Church in Grafton, immediately followed by a reception across the street in the Grafton Chapel till 3 p.m. All are invited to gather with her family, friends and neighbors to share […]

Chester volunteers inventory public trees;<BR> Bank, club join hands to spruce up BRAM grounds

Chester volunteers inventory public trees;
Bank, club join hands to spruce up BRAM grounds

On Tuesday, June 21, members of the Chester Conservation Committee and volunteers from the community conducted a tree inventory along several major roadways in Chester. The inventory was conducted with the help of Elise Schadler of the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program and two State foresters.  The purpose of the inventory is to help […]

The ABC's of fun abound in 'Schoolhouse Rock, Live!'

The ABC’s of fun abound in ‘Schoolhouse Rock, Live!’

By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Anyone who raised a child and had access to television may have at least a passing knowledge of Schoolhouse Rock. But, for the uninitiated, Schoolhouse Rock was a collection of energetic, three-minute animated musicals about various academic topics that were broadcast between children’s cartoons on ABC every […]

Bread, potatoes and Parmesan make a great breakfast roll

Bread, potatoes and Parmesan make a great breakfast roll

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is my go-to recipe for true potato-tasting bread. Although I love loaves of bread with leftover mashed potato mixed in, the flavor of tubers stands out extraordinarily in these cheesy breakfast bites. 1 cup warm milk 1 teaspoon sugar 1 (.25-ounce) envelope dry yeast 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons butter […]

Rainy Chester Rotary-Alumni golf tourney raises $3,500; <br>Old BRAM radiators removed

Rainy Chester Rotary-Alumni golf tourney raises $3,500;
Old BRAM radiators removed

Despite the rain, 62 avid golfers played in the sixth annual Chester Rotary-Green Mountain Union High Alumni golf tournament held at Tater Hill on Sunday, June 5, raising about $3,500 for Rotary charities. This year’s tournament featured four hole-in-one prizes donated and sponsored by Keene Subaru. Although there was much discussion about winning a 2016 […]

Sweet Vidalia onions elevate chicken drumsticks

Sweet Vidalia onions elevate chicken drumsticks

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Originally, I had prepared this dish using Madeira wine, but then I changed my mind at the last second because of my love of fruit and because I wanted my children to enjoy fruit in as many ways as possible. This is the perfect way to add a serving of goodness […]

6 GM seniors awarded Chester Rotary scholarships; <br>Kurn Hattin graduates 16 eighth-graders

6 GM seniors awarded Chester Rotary scholarships;
Kurn Hattin graduates 16 eighth-graders

On Tuesday, June 7, the Chester Rotary Club presented its annual scholarship awards to six Green Mountain Union High School seniors. The evening event was held at the American Legion and was attended by about 65 Rotarians, guests and scholarship winners. The scholarship awards were based on academics, financial need, community service and a written […]

6-week summer kids camp set for CAES; <br>free summer kids meals offered in Chester, Ludlow

6-week summer kids camp set for CAES;
free summer kids meals offered in Chester, Ludlow

The CAES Afterschool Program will be holding six weeks of Summer Camp from Monday, June 20 to Friday July 29, for children entering grades 1 through 7. REAP Summer Camp will be held at Chester Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St.,  and utilize the town pool to engage campers in fun recreational activities. The camp […]

Andover Day Fair seeks vendors for August event

Andover Day Fair seeks vendors for August event

The Andover Project Committee is seeking vendors for its 3rd annual Andover Day Fair, to be held at the Andover Town Hall grounds, 953 Weston-Andover Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event will consist of booths for arts, crafts, homemade items, live music, demonstrations, food, a Chinese auction, and […]

New England style chow-chow great for summer picnicking

New England style chow-chow great for summer picnicking

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com What’s great about original Chinese chow-chow is that all liquid is absorbed into the onions as it cooks and sits. The longer it sits on your picnic table, the better it gets. With this New England version, use whatever hot, spicy or flavored mustard you desire to serve this alongside roasted […]

A BRUSH WITH THE GREATEST: 39 years ago, Muhammad Ali came to Chester

A BRUSH WITH THE GREATEST: 39 years ago, Muhammad Ali came to Chester

By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC In the days following the death of Muhammad Ali on Friday, June 3, the airwaves, internet and print press have been filled with appreciations and recollections of the three-time world heavyweight champion’s life. And in a small house in a quiet Chester neighborhood, a few residents have […]

44 years of BF High yearbooks on line at Rock Library; <br>Vermont library passport program starts

44 years of BF High yearbooks on line at Rock Library;
Vermont library passport program starts

The Bellows Falls Union High School Yearbooks from 1930–2014 are now online at the Rockingham Free Public Library’s website www.rockinghamlibrary.org. Hover over the “Historical Collections” tab on the website and click on BFUHS Yearbooks. Look up friends, teachers, parents and grandparents. For more information, call the library at 802-463-4270 or email reference@rockinghamlibrary.org. Visit Vermont libraries […]

Springfield family organization receives $53,000 grant

Springfield family organization receives $53,000 grant

Vermont Birth to Five has awarded a $53,000 grant to the Springfield Area Parent Child Center through the Expanding Strengthening Families to Family Child Care Project. This project, now in its second of three years, is designed to increase the positive impact that family child care providers can make in the lives of the children […]

This riff on a Bahama Mama lights up your dessert menu

This riff on a Bahama Mama lights up your dessert menu

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com ABahama Mama beverage is a great convergence of tropical fruit juices, coconut rum and grenadine. To turn this into a dessert, I have substituted the grenadine with pomegranate juice, which grenadine originally was derived from, for a delightful fruity/tart flavor. I can’t think of one simple dessert such as this that […]

Race for Cure seeks volunteers; Neighborhood Connections gets $4,500 donation from Eileen Fisher store; Drug Take-Back day nets 458 pounds

Race for Cure seeks volunteers; Neighborhood Connections gets $4,500 donation from Eileen Fisher store; Drug Take-Back day nets 458 pounds

The 24th annual Komen Vermont Race for the Cure, which takes place this year on Saturday, July 23, at Riley Rink at Hunter Park, in Manchester — is looking for volunteers before, during and after the day’s events (a 5K walk, a 5K run, a 10K run, and a Kids Obstacle Course). Volunteers can range […]

On and off the pages, turn summer reading for kids into adventures

On and off the pages, turn summer reading for kids into adventures

By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Lockers have been cleaned out, goodbyes have been said and the last bus has pulled out of the parking lot. School’s out and you have the entire summer stretching in front of you. So, what are you going to do with all that free time? You know from […]

Kids may get a kick out of Waldorf-style egg salad sandwich

Kids may get a kick out of Waldorf-style egg salad sandwich

By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Although I omitted the nuts — for those who simply cannot tolerate them — this remains a tremendously flavorful egg salad that will quickly remind you of that classic Waldorf salad. If you are having issues with your children trying egg salad for the first time, this just may be a […]

Whiting offers free, discount tix to state historic sites; Rock Library seeking games, players

Whiting offers free, discount tix to state historic sites; Rock Library seeking games, players

The Whiting Library at 117 Main St. in Chester has passes for patrons for free or discounted access to Vermont historical sites, parks and museums. Passes are available for eight Vermont state historical sites, 35 Vermont State Parks and various state museums and sites, including ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center. Contact Whiting Library for […]