April 3, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 14
Valley Regional Students Cut Harmful Vines from Trees at Sunset Pond By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
On March 29, students from Valley Regional High School (VRHS) were up early and ready to do some work on a Saturday morning. That’s because the members of the
VHRS Environmental Club understand the type of harm which vines can cause to the older trees in their community, and these students are attempting to put a stop to that. Peter Fleischer, a new Essex resident who is familiar with the harm these vines can
cause, decided to collaborate with VRHS teacher Kathryn Ryan and her students to help these older trees in Essex live longer. Fleischer is originally from New York, where
Russell Stone has put his passion for crafting to good use in Ivoryton...........................2
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Passion for Fashion Clinton Kelly, former co-host of 'The Chew' and 'What Not to Wear,' spoke to attendees and answered fashion questions during the RiverLane Spring Styling Makeover event and STAUD trunk show in Essex on March 29. Kelly also randomly selected and styled five guests during the fashion event, which featured catering from Coffee's Country Market and Olive Oyl's with drinks provided by Whimsically Tipsy. All ticket proceeds benefited Dog Days Adoption Events, LLC.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Valley Courier
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Building Blocks The Valley softball team sports a young roster this spring, and it hopes to stay competitive and build for the future...................................14
1-2-3-4 Spring The first blooms of spring are starting to appear.........25