All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Foodbank Mobile Pantry to drop off in Springfield
On the second Friday of every month, the Vermont Foodbank “Veggie VanGo” Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Springfield Hospital Meeting House, on the hill opposite the hospital on Ridgewood Road, to distribute food for those who need it. Its next visit is from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 8. The Foodbank […]
Springfield Hospital receives grant for Child Birth Center
Springfield Hospital has received $25,000 from the Charles R. Wood Foundation to replace ultrasound equipment in its Child Birth Center. The center is one of the few remaining birthing options in the region. The center is comprised of two labor and delivery rooms and three post-partum rooms. Ultrasound equipment plays an important role in the […]
Winter is the season for reading by the fire
By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC As we enter into January, the days are starting to lengthen but the temperatures and precipitation are telling us that we are a long way from spring. If the past is any indication, I imagine we can expect some significant snowstorms this month, so besides bringing in firewood […]
Hearty potato dish is a meal-in-itself
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com In the style of the classic Duchess potatoes, I added earthy tones and and a cheesy crust. A little bit of the South rounds off this meal-in-itself and if served with a salad and a hunk of crusty bread, you won’t miss protein. 1 (15-ounce) can collard greens * Nonstick […]
Kurn Hattin children share in the holiday spirit of giving
The 101 children of Kurn Hattin Homes celebrated the spirit of giving during the holiday season this year with the help of several individuals and businesses in the community. Tim Mollica of Christmas Trees of Vermont and his family donated 11 trees, hand-picked by the children. The children and staff put on their holiday sparkles […]
Volunteers sought for Chester anniversary celebration
Want to help plan a 250th birthday party for the Town of Chester? The Chester Select Board is looking for folks to join a committee that will plan the 250th Birthday Celebration in honor of the New York patent in 2016. The roles are numerous and varied. The first planning meeting is for 7 p.m. […]
2016 Cavendish calendars still available
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s 2016 calendars are still for sale at Crow’s Bakery, 73 Depot St. in Proctorsville or at the Cavendish Town Offices on 37 High St. Calendars may be purchased for $10 each with proceeds to support the work of the group. Cavendish residents submitted their images for use in the […]
A classic southern pie gets a Yankee twist
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy, has been punked … with punkin, that is! Want a great, timeless Southern pie with a Yankee influence that tastes exactly like a punkin’chip cookie? Both North and South are equally represented here in a dessert that is outrageously good. Classically, Jefferson Davis […]
Cavendish CCA’s calendars still available
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association still has copies of its 2016 calendars for sale. The calendars feature colorful pictures of Cavendish scenes, shot by Cavendish residents chosen by the public in a contest last spring. The calendars are great gifts for Vermont residents or those who wish they were. They are on sale for […]
SAPA-TV to air 24 hours of ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’
Springfield’s public access TV station, SAPA TV, invites cable viewers to spent Christmas Day watching the 1964 science fiction comedy film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, which will run all day on Channel 8. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is the story of how Santa Claus brings the spirit of giving and togetherness to the […]
3SquaresVT helps seniors eat nutritiously
Many senior citizens are cutting back on their food budgets as expenses rise, but good nutrition is a key factor in lifelong health. To encourage healthy eating, the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers the 3SquaresVT program to help eligible Vermonters buy nutritious food. The benefits come on an EBT card that looks like a debit […]
Kurn Hattin honors longtime supporters
On Thursday, Dec. 10, John and Carol Hubbard of Walpole, N.H., were the recipients of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children’s Charles Albert Dickinson Award. The annual award, established in 2013, is in recognition of an individual or organization whose philanthropic commitment embodies the mission of Kurn Hattin Homes. Named for Kurn Hattin’s founder, the Dickinson […]
Simple but hearty hash takes the chill off
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com All I needed to round this hash off was a cup of coffee. It is so crispy, yet moist and the addition of an apple perked up what could be a salty dish. If you want to cut down on the fat, use fat-free broth and drain the bacon, using nonstick […]
Evening hours for Chester Christmas display
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Chester Town Clerk Deb Aldrich will be staying late and keeping her office open on Monday, Dec. 21 so kids of all ages can stop by to see Ken Barrett’s annual holiday display. According to Aldrich, the town office, located at 556 Elm St. in Chester, will be open until […]
Whiting Library offers digital books to card-holders
Now, any patron can use their library card from home to access thousands of books and ebooks – free. Too dark to drive, bad roads, bad weather? Don’t get cabin fever or stuck without some literary entertainment. Do you have a Kindle, an iPad, any portable tech? As we each expand our literary needs beyond […]
Invite the 3 Sisters to your holiday table
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This is such a superb and original New England side dish, many of your family and friends won’t want to share. But each half is plenty for two people. The Native Americans had a name for the three important vegetables they lived on and showed the new colonists how to grow. […]
RVTC culinary program donates to Springfield Family Center; Edgar May 5k draws 152 participants
The Culinary Arts program at RVTC presented a check for $650 to the Springfield Family Center. The check represents proceeds resulting from the Empty Bowl Dinner held in November. The Culinary Arts students collaborated with the Springfield High School Arts department to sponsor this event. Food was donated by Black River Produce, King Arthur Flour, […]
Card Party for 50th anniversary of Ernie and Rani Foster
Ernie and Rani Foster will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. Help commemorate this occasion by flooding their mailbox with a card of celebration. Cards can be mailed to 116 Piper Hill Road, Weston, VT 05161 On Dec, 10, 1965, the Fosters exchanged their vows of marriage in a small ceremony […]
Get kids in the kitchen to make minty pecan sandies
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Simple, sweet and very easy to make. Let the kids pick out their favorite candy canes, put them in a plastic bag, give them a rolling pin or heavy pot and tell them to give the candy canes a few whacks. If anyone can destroy something, we all know the kids […]
Grab the kids and make these easy cranberry marshmallows
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com These super easy marshmallows are honestly as light and silky as a cloud. They are the best I have ever tasted and the good thing about them, you can use whatever flavors and colors you desire to be festive. Try lime, cherry or lemon, adding more food coloring while beating for […]
