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![Cynthia Lascelles Lloyd Jones, 78, beloved mother, grandmother, friend](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Cynthia-Lascelles-Lloyd-Jones.jpg?fit=124%2C150&ssl=1)
Cynthia Lascelles Lloyd Jones, 78, beloved mother, grandmother, friend
A service will be held at Adams Funeral Home, 35 Depot St. in Chester, at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 for Cynthia Lascelles Lloyd Jones, who died on Sept. 30, 2015. She was the born on April 27, 1937, daughter of late May Barret and Clifford Lloyd, and was dearly loved by her children Phillip, […]
![Anesthesiologist joins Springfield Hospital; SMCS earns award](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SMCS-docs.jpg?fit=150%2C86&ssl=1)
Anesthesiologist joins Springfield Hospital; SMCS earns award
Springfield Hospital welcomes Dr. Xiangtian Hu to the Department of Anesthesiology. Hu earned his Bachelor of Medicine degree at Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. He has earned awards for Best Ten Students, Outstanding Student in Medicine, Top One Percent of University Students, as well as other academic awards. He completed his internship and residency […]
![Winery owned by Chesterite ranked No. 1; new chef takes over kitchen at Inn at Weathersfield; designer joins Chrisandra's firm](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ana-Hart.jpg?fit=101%2C150&ssl=1)
Winery owned by Chesterite ranked No. 1; new chef takes over kitchen at Inn at Weathersfield; designer joins Chrisandra’s firm
Tablas Creek winery ranked No. 1 by Daily Meal Tablas Creek Vineyard in the Paso Robles region of California has been ranked No. 1 on the food and drink website The Daily Meal’s list of 101 Best Wineries in America for 2015. Tablas Creek is owned by Chester resident Robert Haas. The Daily Meal called […]
![Weston's 'Junie B. Jones' a sugar cookie delight for kids, adults alike](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/YoCo-JBJ.jpg?fit=150%2C115&ssl=1)
Weston’s ‘Junie B. Jones’ a sugar cookie delight for kids, adults alike
By Shawn Cunningham © 2015 Telegraph Publishing LLC There are many things to look at in judging whether a show is successful or not. There are the performances, of course, but there’s also lighting, sets, costumes, staging and choreography among others. When it comes to a show for kids, however, there’s one more thing – […]
Sterling College names fund-raising chief; 3 journalists named Vermont Law Environmental Fellows
CRAFTSBURY COMMON Sterling College has announced the appointment of Christopher W. Bordeau as the new director of Advancement & Alumni Relations. With eight years in higher education development, Bordeau will lead the recently announced $9 million comprehensive campaign Nourish the Roots: The Campaign for Sterling, the largest campaign in the college’s history. “We look forward […]
Employment fair in Springfield offers potential job opportunities
J ob seekers, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 20 as the River Valley Workforce Investment Board hosts the 4th annual Employment Fair at the Riverside Middle School, 16 Fairground Road in Springfield. The fair will be open to students only from 1 to 2 p.m. and to the general pubic from 2 to 5 […]
![Olympic skier joins Okemo Mountain School Board of Directors](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Julia-Ford.jpg?fit=100%2C150&ssl=1)
Olympic skier joins Okemo Mountain School Board of Directors
Okemo Mountain School welcomes Julia Ford, member of the 2014 U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team, to its Board of Directors. Ford’s roots are grounded in Vermont and Okemo Mountain Resort, where she learned to ski and later attended Okemo Mountain School. “We are delighted to have Julia’s enthusiasm and expertise added to our board,” says […]
![Summer manager joins playhouse in full-time post](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Emily-Matthees.jpg?fit=141%2C150&ssl=1)
Summer manager joins playhouse in full-time post
Emily Matthees, from Rochester, MN, returns to the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company as a year-round administrative assistant after serving as the company manager this past summer. Matthees will be joining a small year-round staff that is managing an ever growing roster of special events and new works/education programs as well as a capital campaign. “Emily […]
![Seven join Green Mountain Union High staff](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/GMUHSchool-employees.jpg?fit=150%2C104&ssl=1)
Seven join Green Mountain Union High staff
Green Mountain Union High School has hired three new classroom teachers and four support personnel for the current school year. They are Keighan Chapman, librarian; Brad Houk, social studies teacher; Anne Morton, administrative assistant to Principal Tom Ferenc; Shannon Parker, guidance secretary; Jason Rickles, English teacher; Cortney Donohue Slobodnjak, student assistance program coordinator; and Janet […]
![Orlandersmith takes us on her rich journey in 'Stoop Stories'](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Orlandersmith-Stoop-stories.jpg?fit=107%2C150&ssl=1)
Orlandersmith takes us on her rich journey in ‘Stoop Stories’
By David Lampe-Wilson ©The Chester Telegraph – 2014 While musicals and comedies are the expected bounty of the summer theater season, a brief evening of pointed drama can stimulate the mind, so many summer theatergoers will welcome Stoop Stories, now at Weston Playhouse’s Second Stage. Theater, poetry and performance art meet in Dael Orlandersmith’s onewoman show, […]
![Johnnycake salad with sausage dressing will satisfy meat-lovers](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Yankee-Chef-logo.jpg?fit=150%2C95&ssl=1)
Johnnycake salad with sausage dressing will satisfy meat-lovers
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com Want an easy and flavorful salad this grilling season or any time of year? This Yankee inspired salad is a great entrée as well, but especially suited to prevent you from returning over and over again to the grill-master for another burger. 1 box (8.5 ounce) corn muffin or corn […]
![Two New England favorites make a flavorful Johnnycake](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Yankee-Chef-logo.jpg?fit=150%2C95&ssl=1)
Two New England favorites make a flavorful Johnnycake
By Jim Bailey theyankeechef.blogspot.com T his is not a true Johnnycake as I have written about it before. But it is a sweet, moist dessert cake that uses the earthy sweet taste of corn pureed and blended with what New England is known for, blueberries and the taste of apples. If you want the corn […]
![GM junior Joe Epler of Chester skates to national hockey tournament](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Joe-Epler-cover.jpg?fit=150%2C60&ssl=1)
GM junior Joe Epler of Chester skates to national hockey tournament
By Greg Hart Sports editor Green Mountain Union High junior Joe Epler and his Keene (N.H.) Cobras (18 and under) hockey team are heading to Wayne, N.J., for USA Hockey’s National Championships. The tournament begins with preliminary pool play on Wednesday, April 2 . Epler’s Cobra team will be in one of three pools of […]
To the editor: Join us for lunch to plan regular community meals
Several area towns have begun regularly scheduled Community Meals. In talking with people I know, I feel there is enough interest to begin this in Chester and Andover also. It will take a little planning, like where, how often, who will prepare the food, etc. Rather than have a meeting about meals, I decided to […]
![A holly, jolly Overture to Christmas](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Overture-cover.jpg?fit=150%2C60&ssl=1)
A holly, jolly Overture to Christmas
Photos and text by Cynthia Prairie Saturday’s Parade of Packages, part of Chester’s annual Overture to Christmas events, was interrupted when emergency vehicles had to pull out of the procession to respond to a single-car accident in Andover. (There were no injuries reported.) But that didn’t dampen the day as more than 20 kids […]
![For sharing and giving: Christmas traditions, joy abound in holiday books](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Good-Reads1-copy1.jpg?fit=150%2C98&ssl=1)
For sharing and giving: Christmas traditions, joy abound in holiday books
By John Hoover As Christmas rolls around, we at Misty Valley Books tend to revert to our much younger selves and experience again the excitement of the approaching holiday. This month’s recommendations will not only make great gifts, but they will add to the joys of the season and your holiday traditions. Lynne recommends […]
![Chester Reds fall to Yanks in Youth Majors; Reds Minors' win streak carries to championship](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sports-Notebook-copy.jpg?fit=150%2C95&ssl=1)
Chester Reds fall to Yanks in Youth Majors; Reds Minors’ win streak carries to championship
The Chester Reds faced off with the Ludlow Yankees for the Valley Youth Baseball League Majors Championship (for ages 11 and 12) on Thursday, June 20 at Greven Field in Cavendish, losing to the Yankees by a 6-2 final. It was a tight game early with Ludlow scoring first with a run off Chester ace […]
![Boston Marathon story: A motorman's job, a wife's anguish](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Sarah-Paulicelli.jpg?fit=150%2C60&ssl=1)
Boston Marathon story: A motorman’s job, a wife’s anguish
By Cynthia Prairie Sarah Ringquist-Paulicelli of Hanover, Mass., her four children and a nephew came to Chester last weekend for a nine-day visit with her mother, Sharon Baker, owner of the Country on the Common clothing store. Sarah’s husband, John, planned to join them for a two-night visit Monday evening, after work. But at 3:05 […]
![Parenting classes; senior lunch; join the band; Poetry Month at Misty Valley; theater classes in Weston](https://i0.wp.com/www.chestertelegraph.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Michael-Palma.jpg?fit=74%2C96&ssl=1)
Parenting classes; senior lunch; join the band; Poetry Month at Misty Valley; theater classes in Weston
Positive Parenting classes at CAES The Collaborative is offering a free, six session, Positive Parenting course at 6–8 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, April 2, April 30, May 14, May 28 and June 11 in the library of the Chester-Andover Elementary School, 72 Main St. The course, facilitated by Nancy Pennell of Chester, will teach strategies […]
Bock, Jonynas re-elected to Select Board; school budgets pass
A political newcomer failed to overtake incumbents Tom Bock and Arne Jonynas, both of whom handily won re-election to one-year terms on the Chester Select Board in Tuesday’s vote. Tami Wilkins Ravlin, a lifelong Chester resident, did garner a respectable 225 votes compared to Jonynas’ 278 and Bock’s 288. With only 496 voters going to […]