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This Week in Chester History
In 2003, Chester resident Janice O’Brien, a member of the 4-Footed Leaders 4-H Seeing Eye Dog club, competed in the dog show on Saturday morning at the Morris County 4-H Fair held at Chubb Park. She and her dog Marion earned Best in Show in agility!
Source: Observer-Tribune
This Week in Chester History
In July 1988, the Chester Library’s “Kanga Committee” sponsored a mini-regatta at Chubb Pond where about 25 children sailed toy boats they made exclusively for the event. Kanga Committee member and event co-coordinator Pamela Jones was quoted saying, “We had everything from a boat the size of a walnut shell to a three-foot-catamaran.” She also said she first thought of holding the regatta after re-reading “Stuart Little” by E.B. White. Winners were presented with a gift certificate to Encore Books.
Source: The Observer-Tribune
This Week in Chester History
In 1992, the Observer-Tribune announced the Morris County 4-H Fair’s impending arrival in “Chubb Park on Route 24” from July 24 to 26th. The theme of the 1992 fair is “4-H Opens the Door to Life.” Events ranged from entertainment, rides, animal shows, demonstrations, and exhibits. According to the article, “4-H Clubs provide the opportunity for young people ages 9 to 19 to pursue their interest in horses, small animals, puppies, needlework, wood-working, art, electricity, cooking, gardening and computers and to develop leadership skills.”
This Week in Chester History
In 2001, the Recreation Commission of Chester Township presented the 63rd Army Band in concert on July 10th at Chubb Park. The program ranged from Broadway hits to marching band music of Sousa and a tribute to all branches of the Armed forces. The soloists and musicians are all members of the Army Reserve.
Source: Observer-Tribune
This Week in Chester History
In 1984, the Observer-Tribune announced the annual Turtle Races at Chubb Park where a band concert and fireworks display would also be held. According to the article, the “10th running of the turtles attracted both amateur and professional reptiles to the arena.”
