Weathersfield News Nov 12 #weathersfield #VT
Weathersfield News November 12, 2014
Nancy Nutile-McMenemy
I hope you all noticed 'Old Glory' flying on the power poles
in Ascutney and Perkinsville. The Weathersfield American Flag Project, headed
by Lisa and Jeff Slade, raised private funds to purchase the flags and mounts; used
volunteers to mount them and as a result the flags are now proudly on display
in time for Veterans Day. The flags will be removed for the winter and will
reappear just before Memorial Day. The group is still accepting donations (in
the form of a check made payable to the Town of Weathersfield mailed to the
Town Office at PO Box 550 Ascutney, VT 05030 or contact Lisa Slade 802-291-1475
for more information) so the flags and mounts can be replaced as needed.
Signs of November-gray skies, leafless trees and time to
wear orange. Youth rifle season in Vermont
was last weekend Nov. 8 and 9. Rifle Deer Hunting and Late Black Bear Hunting
open Nov. 15 through Nov. 30 and Nov. 23 respectively. A good source of Vermont
Hunting Information is: http://www.eregulations.com/vermont/.
So it's time to get out the blaze orange for you and your dogs. We hike in the
woods daily and always have a reflective vest and bell on our dog. The vests
are fairly inexpensive and no only can be used during hunting season but year
round for you dog's safety.
Select Board News
Portion of Asa Grout Lane Asa Grout Lane that
is 1260± feet from a class 4 to a class 3 town highway.
Grade 8 Raffle-Congratulations
to the following people for winning the 8th Grade Raffle on Saturday, Nov. 1: One
night stay at the Weathersfield Inn- Jean Wright; Kayak with life vest and
paddle- Chris and Lillie; Handmade Quilt- Milton Dopp; Detailed Car Wash- Scott
Harriman. Money raised will help the 8th grade field trip to Boston .
“Tom the Terrific Turkey
Art on Display-Caitlin
Flanigin, WES Art Teacher, has mounted student art work from grades 5th-8th at
the WSESU Central Office in Windsor ,
(above the Mascoma
Bank.) Each school displays artwork there during the year.
The display includes about 25 pieces, all up on the walls. The work will be on
display until Dec. 12.
Donations Needed
The Student Council will be collecting the items below for
this year's Thanksgiving Baskets. The class with the most donations will win a
pizza party! Student Council will be filling 20 baskets for the community. All
donations are due by Friday, Nov. 21. Items needed: Turkey-Frozen, Potatoes,
Squash, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Canned Veggie, Pickles, Pie Crust, Pie
Filling, Gravy, and Juice. Items may be dropped off at the school.
Manchester Monarchs
Field Trip
Many parents and Weathersfield family members have asked
about chaperoning for the Manchester Monarchs field trip on Nov. 19. The School
will be inviting volunteers, but only after school personnel needing to go have
been assured seating in the arena with their students. If you'd like to
volunteer, please contact Jessica Sivret at the school by email: jessica.sivret@wsesu.net.
The Verizon Wireless Arena is a public place so if you would like to attend on
your own and not as a chaperone, please visit www.manchestermonarchs.com to
get tickets for the event.
Town Events:
History of Vermont
Thursday Nov. 13 6:30 p.m. Weathersfield Proctor Library. Roger Albee, the former Secretary of the State of Vermont Department of Agriculture will give a presentation on the History of Vermont Agriculture since 1766, why changes took place, and what it means for today. The Weathersfield Proctor Library is located at 5181 Route 5 Ascutney VT. For more information please call 802-674-2863 or email weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com.
Thursday Nov. 13 6:30 p.m. Weathersfield Proctor Library. Roger Albee, the former Secretary of the State of Vermont Department of Agriculture will give a presentation on the History of Vermont Agriculture since 1766, why changes took place, and what it means for today. The Weathersfield Proctor Library is located at 5181 Route 5 Ascutney VT. For more information please call 802-674-2863 or email weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com.
Ongoing:
Last Week to Submit-Wildlife
Photo Contest-2nd Annual Contest Sponsored by the Weathersfield
Conservation Commission. Requirements: Limited to native wildlife (animals,
birds, or insects); Limited to amateur photographer; Must be
photographed locally (within a 50 mile radius.)
One submission per person must be on a 8 x 10 glossy. There
will be up to three places should there be sufficient entries. Judging will be
done by 3 interested persons. Submitted
photos can be dropped off at the Weathersfield Town Office in an envelope
plainly marked Conservation Commission photo contest. There is a drop box
at the Town Office for after hours. Please include with the photo: Name, phone
number, address, and location where photo was taken. Winning photos will be mounted and framed, then displayed for one
year at either the town office, library, or school, then returned to the owner. Submission deadline: Nov. 15.
Food Shelf
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located at 7303 Route 131 -
the former "World of Discovery" daycare. Thanks to the generosity of their
donors, the Weathersfield Food Shelf will now be open every Thursday from 4 p.m.-5
p.m.
Senior Exercise
Program in Ascutney-FREE sponsored
by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney , VT.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library-FREE Programs
Literacy, Learning
and Fun at the Weathersfield Proctor
Fall Storytime
with Jordan
begins on Wednesday Sept 10 and will be held every Wednesday from 11:00 - 11:30
through Nov 19.
FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Do you want to learn how to use a computer? Sign up for email or facebook or
learn more about internet safety? Did you know the library offers downloadable
eBooks and audiobooks? Sign up required. BYOL (bring your own laptop or
smartphone if you have one).
Need to Find a
Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/