All Entries in the "Community and Arts Life" Category
Make a delicious — but not-so-sweet — Derby pie
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com The classic Derby pie was the brainchild of the Kern family of Kentucky some 50 years ago. I love almost everything about this pie, but to me, it is too heavy with sugar and reminds me of pecan pie, which I am not very fond of. So with the Kerns’ inspiration, […]
Fund-raiser pulls in $5,200 for new CAES playground, fire equipment
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Chester-Andover Elementary School Parent-Teacher Group raised more than $5,200 on Saturday night during its free community supper and silent auction event held at the school. Of the total, $3,700 becomes the fundraising base for a new playground and $1,500 will go to the Chester Fire Department for […]
Chester Scouts re-organizing; Springfield Rotary welcomes new members; CAFC prom sale extended; Northern Stage, Dartmouth team up
About 14 boys and their parents met on Saturday, April 9 for an information meeting about Chester Cub Scout Pack 206. The meeting, held at Chester-Andover Elementary School, the prospective Scouts built and launched soda bottle rockets as their parents learned about the opportunities and adventures of Scouting. Sponsored by the Chester Rotary Club, Cub […]
Fluffy pancakes with macerated berries make a healthy meal
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This recipe is inspired by my recent quest to prepare a meal for picky children while making it as healthy as possible with ingredients found easily. It’s easy to prepare, astonishing delicious and fat-free with the exception of the cooking spray. One quick note for any of you who may want […]
From Buddhism to biography: Take a chance on non-fiction
By John Hoover ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Most often this column recommends works of fiction. This month, however, the folks at Misty Valley Books are suggesting some non-fiction works that we found to be informative, intriguing, educational and/or just plain good reads. From Buddhism to history and biography the books we’ve chosen for April are […]
Light citrus flavors of Louisiana perk up lamb meatballs
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Cafe Brulot has been a favorite of Louisiana folks for many years, and no wonder. The gentle citrus flavors topped with orange liqueur will perk up anyone’s after-dinner festivities. I have taken this flavor and slathered it over lamb, making these the tastiest meatballs you will ever eat. 1 pound […]
Springfield Med offers free health ed classes, support groups
Springfield Medical System’s Community Health Team has announced its free education offerings for 2016’s spring and summer months. There is no charge for any of the programs but space is limited and registration is required. Contact the Community Health Team for more information or to register, 802-886-8946 or email cht@springfieldmed.org. Classes meet at Springfield Health Center, […]
‘The Mountaintop’ an interesting trip, with a confusing view
By David Lampe-Wilson ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC White River Junction’s Northern Stage continues its season with Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, a fictionalized account of Martin Luther King Jr.’s final day, that begins as a realistic drama then veers into the otherworldly. And while the idea is an interesting one, the execution borders on the schizophrenic. […]
Gifts bring Walker Farm theater plan closer to goal;
Norman Conquests: three plays, three theaters, one cast
The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company has announced that it has received major support for its capital campaign from the Hunter Charitable Trust of Boston and the Loewe Foundation of New York. The Campaign for the Weston Theatre, which currently stands at $8.5 million of a $10 million goal, will build a flexible second stage on […]
Creamy, cheesy squash ‘bread bowls’
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com This recipe is so creamy, satisfying and perfect as an accompaniment to any protein or simply on its own.With a garlic toast crust that you can bake to your preference, the spaghetti squash shines through the cheese sauce and everything comes together perfectly. Butter flavored nonstick cooking spray […]
Chester Rotary raises $9,000 for college scholarships
With a large silent auction and Master of Ceremonies Townsend Gilbert at the microphone for the live version and raffles the Chester Rotary Club raised $9,000 for the Ladd Scholarship Fund to help local students with college expenses. The event filled the first floor of the Fullerton Inn on Saturday night.
Local Jr. Iron Chefs win at competition;
Chester Fall Festival 2016 accepting vendor applications
Green Mountain Union’s high school and middle school teams took home wins at Saturday’s 9th Annual Jr. Iron Chef competition held the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. This statewide culinary competition challenges teams of middle and high school students to create healthy, local dishes that inspire school meal programs. This year, 17 middle school […]
BRGNS seeks donations for rummage sale; Chester playgroups sought; Komen event raises $30,000
The folks at Black River Good Neighbor Services are seeking donations of saleable goods for their annual spring rummage sale. The sale is scheduled for late May. The rummage sale includes all sorts of clothing, shoes, housewares, books and furniture of all types. BRGNS is looking for bureaus and dressers, beds, bunk beds, bedding, dining […]
Umami flavors dress up the old fashioned hard-boiled egg
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Not only are these eggs great for your Easter get together, but equally enjoyed during the summer, whenever cookouts are on your menu. Use this umami-style egg recipe in lieu of regular hard-boiled eggs for a multitude of recipes, one of which is listed below. 6 eggs 3 cups water 1/2 […]
Come out swinging: CAES parents, kids kick off ambitious plan for new playground
By Cynthia Prairie ©2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC A group of parents, school staff and students have come together to begin working on a plan to replace Chester-Andover Elementary School’s well-worn 25-year-old playground known to generations simply as “The Structure.” The effort began several years ago when maintenance on the castle-like Structure began to get overwhelming […]
Fresh Air Fund committee attends annual conference
The Green Mountains volunteer committee attended the Fresh Air Fund’s annual Friendly Towns Leadership Conference in early February in New York City. The committee is made up of Pat Meulemans of South Londonderry, Rebecca Hulett of West Pawlet and Rutland residents Joanne Pencak and Ingrid Gallo. Over the course of three days, volunteers participated in […]
All invited to enter video contest sponsored by Vermont Access Network
The Vermont Access Network is sponsoring its first-ever statewide video contest. The VAN Video Challenge will run from March 21 through April 1 and is open to all Vermonters. Overall winners will be chosen in each of three categories: up to grade 9, grade 10 through 12, and college/adult. Winners will be notified in late […]
For a crispy, cheesy side, puffy Irish boxty fills the bill
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Boxtys are prepared and cooked in many variations. Some enjoy this “must have” side as the classic Irish breakfast puffy and soft, while others enjoy it crispy. Being a Yankee, I enjoy crisp potato with my breakfast and, with the addition of cheddar cheese, I think you will be making this […]
Kids build a universe of worlds at annual LEGO contest
The fifth annual St. Luke’s Episcopal Church LEGO contest drew 47 entries from 19 towns in Vermont and two towns in New Hampshire to the NewsBank Conference Center in Chester on Saturday. With construction categories from pre-kindergarten to seventh grade plus family entries, the clever uses of the little plastic blocks included large buildings, fantasy […]
Chester Rotary’s Annual Ladd Scholarship fund-raiser set for March 19
The 8th Annual Ladd Scholarship Auction, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chester, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the Fullerton Inn, 40 the Common in Chester. In the past seven years, this event has raised funds to provide 41 high school graduates $62,000 in tuition assistance for post-high school […]
