Yard Sale 2016-06-11 IMG_2250

Cindy - Yard Sale 2016-06-11IMG_2253

Exterior valve leaking! 2016-06-15 MVI_2273

Exterior valve replaced by Rob. 2016-06-25 IMG_2447.JPG

Petro Matiaszek, 5x great grandson of Charles Durland, and his family, visit Chester from Kiev, Ukraine. They met with President Debby-Lu & Clif. The Durlands were one of St. Paul’s Church founding families not to mention early Chester settlers. The family was prominent in Chester affairs for nearly two hundred years! Debby-Lu goes over some early Church records of the Durlands with Petro and his daughter. 2016-07-29 IMG_2917

The first of Chester Parks & Rec. August Downtown Concert Series in front of the 1915 Erie Station. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-07 IMG_3071

The Black Dirt band. Photo by Leslie. 2016-08-07 IMG_3094

Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society Flyer. 2016-08-20

Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society, started with Famers' Market. 2016-08-20 IMG_3159

Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 13995663_10210589589236416_1325224964613042456_o

Jim P. at Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 13996288_10210589591796480_1979758024760119236_o

Drumming at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 13996079_10210589574236041_865435870365036355_o

Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14047300_10210589577796130_7964298293314378657_o

Dancers at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14054419_10210589589276417_3788281628556346086_o

Old cars at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14054516_10210589585076312_2661283585962545260_o

Dean's 1939 Ford pickup on display at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14086344_10210589591876482_1395053044110822239_o

Music at the Chester Street Fair, benefit Chester Historical Society. Bob M. photo. 2016-08-20 14114782_10210589579516173_2192606040169045434_o

Cloud burst cleared just in time for Tim Urban to take the stage. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-21 DSC07406

Log flower box emptied in preparation for porte-cochère restoration. 2016-08-24 IMG_3209

Log flower box emptied in preparation for porte-cochère restoration. 2016-08-24 IMG_3212

Jose (offscreen), Clif, Bayron & Steve move log flower box off porte-cochére. Leslie S, photo. 2016-08-25 DSC07457

Jose prepares several porte-cochére mortar test batches for color and texture. Leslie S, photo. 2016-08-25 DSC07494

Several porte-cochére mortar test batches drying. Leslie S, photo. 2016-08-25 DSC07495

Jose and Dave carrying stones from the Toolhouse to the porte-cochére. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07503

Bayron wheeling stones from the Toolhouse to the porte-cochére. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07505

Dave sets the first stone in the front soldier course. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07529

Jose setting interior soldier course. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07625

Bayron and Dave loading the old log flower box for transport to its new home just down the street at the Green Onion. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07627

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First phase done! Craftsmen Dave, Jose & Bayron will return after today's work cures to finish the work. Leslie S. photo. 2016-08-26 DSC07646

Restored porte-cochére officially dedicated as President Debby-Lu cuts the ribbon before September's business meeting! Leslie S. photo. 2016-09-07. DSC07872.jpg

Restored porte-cochére now returns the Station to is 1915 grandeur! Leslie S. photo. 2016-09-07.DSC07855.JPG

2016 Penny Social Flyer

Double checking Debby Lu's winning ticket.2016-09-09 IMG_3345

Nancy looks pleased with her prize.2016-09-09 IMG_3356.

Picking the next special prize ticket.2016-09-09 IMG_3362.jpg

Santa gets a new home.2016-09-09 IMG_3364.jpg

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Prize delivered. 2016-09-09 IMG_3337.jpg

Debby Lu and Ed double checking the 50-50 numbers. 2016-09-09 IMG_3398

Caller, Cindy, points out a winner.2016-09-09 IMG_3385

Prize on its way.2016-09-09 IMG_33

Another winner.2016-09-09 IMG_3382

Leslie photographing the event..2016-09-09 IMG_3383

Checking Debby Lu's ticket very carefully. 2016-09-09 IMG_3385.jpg

More prizes. 2016-09-09 IMG_3404

Eileen's got one! 2016-09-09 IMG_3405

And here's her proof! 2016-09-09 IMG_3406

Calling the next winner. 2016-09-09 Leslie S. Photo. DSC07915

Delivering another prize. 2016-09-09 Leslie S. Photo. DSC07881.jpeg

Marion calls a Special! 2016-09-09 IMG_3412

Georga gets her Special - a George Forman Grill. 2016-09-09 IMG_3413

Leslie wins some reading material 2016-09-09 IMG_3417

Great job by callers and runners! 2016-09-09 IMG_3444

In Solemn Remembrance; 9-11 Memorial at Chester, NY 10918

Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4305

Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4304

Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4303

Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4302

Chester Academy Students painting Downtown Storefront Holiday Windows. 2016-12-02 IMG_4301

Frank & Norma decorating the Station with the Chester Key Club. 2016-12-03 1203161023-02

Chester Key Club decorating the Station 2016-12-03 1203161023-00

Chester Key Club decorating the Station 2016-12-03 1203161022-00

Marion making everyone feel welcome at the Station. 2016-12-11 IMG_4359.jpg

Luscious refreshments. 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08483.jpg

Marion making everyone feel welcome at the Station. 2016-12-11 IMG_4370.jpg

Rob's train layout was a hit with 'engineers' of all ages. 2016-12-11 IMG_4368.jpg

Chester Academy Jazz Band. 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08466.jpg

Waiting for the parade at the 1915 Erie Station. 2016-12-11 IMG_4373.jpg

NYDC float passing the American House. 2016-12-11 IMG_4381.jpg

Tetz Clydesdale float. 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0579.jpg

Tetz Float escort: Tetz dump truck and cement mixer. 2016-12-11 IMG_4388.jpg

IMG_0616 looking down toward the Erie Station as crowds begin to gather.jpg

Dancers 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0601.jpg

Heart of the Hudson Girl Scouts had a wonderful float, complete with gingerbread house, tree and snowman. 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0584.jpg

2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08519A.jpg

Snoopy's ride. 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08511.jpg

Caroling! 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08562.jpg

Santa and Mrs. Claus spreading joy and good will towards all! 2016-12-11 Leslie Smith photo. DSC08566.jpg

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Mrs. Claus brings cheer! 2016-12-11 IMG_4416.jpg

Louis caught doing a generous deed. 2016-12-11 IMG_4422.jpg

Santa knows who's been nice, and made sure Louis got a candy cane. 2016-12-11 IMG_4424.jpg

Annie holds the jar of ticket as Elf Colleen picks a wining ticket for the Tom LaBarbera print of his Station Painting.IMG_4427.jpg

The Tom LaBarbera Print won by Victor, as President Debby-Lu prepares to wrap it! 2016-12-11 IMG_4432.jpg

Floats leaving. 2016-12-11 Ginny Privitar photo. IMG_0609.jpg