All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Two join Springfield Rotary
Springfield Rotary President Ethan McNaughton welcomed two new members to the Rotary Club at a meeting in early July. McNaughton is flanked by Lindsey Dauphin of Claremont Savings Bank, left, and Caitlin Christiana of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Lemony avocado mousse a delightfully refreshing appetizer
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This savory avocado and lemon mousse is delightful appetizer that is refreshing. It is also a great way to start an even better meal during this hot summer season. 2 medium avocados 1 tart apple 2/3 cup carrot juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 drops hot sauce 2 teaspoons […]
Chester celebrates 250 with displays, activities and food
Photographers Claudio Veliz, Karen Zuppinger and Shawn Cunningham spent Saturday and Sunday at the various events being held around Chester to mark the 250th anniversary of the town’s New York charter, the last one of three that the town was issued. Activities ranged from the Pinnacle to the Fairgrounds and from the Green to the […]
In moving ‘Forever,’ restless ghosts haunt Weston’s Other Stage
By David Lampe-Wilson ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Actress, poet and playwright Dael Orlandersmith returns to the Weston Playhouse Other Stage with Forever, an angry eulogy to the spirit of her abusive mother. It is a festering wound of a play that takes no prisoners in its unvarnished, raw honest language and its rich, telling […]
Try grilled chicken with an Hawaiian flair
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Literally meaning “turn turn,” Huli Huli Chicken is a mainstay in Hawaii. It is a great way of barbecuing chicken without burning it because you are turning it every few minutes. Think it will come out tough? Think again! It’s tender and moist, even without the skin. This recipe is a […]
A weekend of celebrations for Chester’s 250th
In celebration of the town of Chester’s 250th anniversary of the New York Charter, a committee of residents has planned a series of events for the coming weekend to mark the occasion. Many other organizations — including churches and businesses — have also stepped up to celebrate. Please check out The Telegraph Calendar of Events […]
Community events: July 13 through July 20, 2016
For more upcoming events, click here for The Chester Telegraph calendar. To be included in our Upcoming events briefs, email Susan Lampe-Wilson at calendar@www.chestertelegraph.org. Photos welcome. No PDFs, please. Notices must be received by noon on Fridays to be eligible for publication the following week. July 13: Stingrays Swim Team summer season begins The Edgar […]
Cod and mango salad healthy and satisfying
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com My kind of salad! I chose cod because it has the lowest fat content of any fish and cooks rapidly. Tilapia is also a great white fish for this recipe. But what I truly love about this dish is the beautiful presentation as well as a “feel good about yourself” result. […]
Under warm skies, Londonderry celebrates 4th of July with annual parade
By Leah M. Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC About a half hour before the first float stepped onto the route of Londonderry’s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, crowds started scouting out spots to get the best view — and catch the most candy. Under warm skies and gusty winds, young families with […]
Weston’s ‘La Mancha’ hurls down gauntlet to begin 80th season
By Shawn Cunningham © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Anyone who was around in the ’60s and ’70s has probably heard at least a dozen of the hundreds of cover recordings of “The Impossible Dream,” the signature song of the musical Man Of La Mancha. Whether it was Andy Williams or Frank Sinatra or Jim Nabors […]
Caron becomes president of Chester Rotary
On Thursday, June 30, the Chester Rotary Club observed the Passing of the Gavel as Ed Caron was installed as its president. On hand were club members and guest outgoing state Rep. Leigh Dakin. Caron, a resident of Springfield, is a contract bookkeeper and tax preparer. Prior to becoming president, Caron served on the club’s […]
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
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
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;
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!’
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
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;
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
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;
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 […]
