A mural of Rosita Tom, mother of Richard Tom and Esther Theofanous, graces the area behind the counter at Chop Suey Hut on Throop Street. Rosita, who passed away in 2004, and her husband, James, started Chop Suey Hut on Calhoun Street in 1971. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)
When Chop Suey Hut’s dining room reopened in mid-June, co-owner Esther Theofanous said her biggest satisfaction was “being able to see everyone’s smiling faces.” After the stay-at-home order took effect […]
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Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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