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Animal shelter self-quarantines to care for sick cats
Webster’s House cat shelter in Chester has voluntarily placed itself under quarantine last week after some of the animals have been found to have symptoms of bordetella — also known as kennel cough. Bordetella is very contagious to cats, especially in shelter situations but it is successfully treated with antibiotics. The affected animals are being […]
Flood Brook PE teacher honored at State House for prevention work
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, Mark Weikert, the physical education teacher at Flood Brook School, received a Prevention Champion Award at the annual Prevention Awareness Day at the State House in Montpelier. The event is held to help spread the word about how Vermont communities benefit from the work of the 24 substance abuse prevention coalitions in the […]
Fond of chocolate fondues for Valentine’s Day
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com You’ll find below two of my favorite fondues. As we approach Valentine’s Day, consider creating these. There truly is no better “sweetheart” dessert to enjoy with your loved one than decadent fondues. When you see the chocolate dripping down her chin or watching her have to lick the chocolate from her […]
2016 LEGO Contest set for March 5; 60th Apple Blossom rehearsals under way
Registration forms available for annual LEGO Contest The 2016 LEGO Contest will take place from 9.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the NewsBank Conference Center, 352 Main St. in Chester. Click here to download a registration form. This annual event is open to children in pre-K through Grade 8 and their families. […]
Springfield Rotary welcomes Spanjian as member
The Springfield Rotary Club recently welcomed Richard Spanjian, from the Inn at Weathersfield, far left, as a new member. Spanjian was welcomed into the Rotary Club by member Nancy Lanoue, center, and Club President Christian Craig.
Chester-Andover Dems raise $2,225 for Family Center fuel aid
At its December 2015 fundraiser, the Chester-Andover Democrats raised $2,225 for fuel assistance for Chester and Andover residents. This annual event, held at the organization’s December meeting-turned holiday party, held at Baba a Louis’ bakery in Chester, has been ongoing since 2005. The fundraiser, hosted by state Rep. Leigh Dakin and former state Rep. Kathy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Chester-Andover Family Center raffles rug, preps for winter; FOLA in rehearsal for Follies
The Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop if raffling off a handmade wool rag rug created by volunteer Edie Brown of Chester. The rug is 36 inches in diameter and is on display at the shop. Tickets are $1 each or five for $6 six for $5. Proceeds will go toward funds to help keep people […]
Respite grants offered for caregivers; deadline nears for Apple Blossom Cotillion participants; Mobus family honored by Springfield Rotary; Komen ride raises $30,000
Respite grants offered for caregivers Senior Solutions (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont) has respite funding available through the Dementia Respite Grant. This grant, funded by the state of Vermont, supports paid respite opportunities for primary, unpaid caregivers in Windsor and Windham counties. The elder’s income eligibility limit is $2,917 per month for an individual or $3,932 per […]
30th Annual Overture to Christmas comes to Chester
Chester’s 30th Annual Overture to Christmas will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, with events leading up to it during the week before. Everyone is invited and there is no charge. 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, a Gingerbread Workshop will be held at the Fullerton Inn, 40 The Common, for children in grades […]
Chester-Andover Elementary spaghetti fundraiser to support Keewaydin trip
Chester-Andover Elementary School invites the community to come for dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Staff and volunteers will be cooking and students will be serving a spaghetti dinner with proceeds going to help send 5th and 6th grade students at the school to the Keewaydin Environmental Education Center, for a week-long […]
Townscape plants 1,000+ daffodils in Chester; Medicare open enrollment; Winter farmers market held in Londonderry; Sign up for Holiday Food Baskets; and Autumn Moon Committee honored
Chester Townscape continued its fall tradition of planting daffodils at key public locations in Chester to increase the color that will emerge next spring. This year’s planting was of the bright and perky Goblet. This fall, 2,800 daffodil bulbs were sold, and more than 1,000 were donated back to Chester Townscape, whose volunteers were then […]
Discover distant planets at SoVerA meeting
© 2015 Telegraph Publishing, LLC At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group will present a talk titled “Extrasolar Planets: How are they found and how many are like Earth?” An “exoplanet” is a planet that orbits distant stars, the closest being about four light years away. […]
