Weathersfield News July 15 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News July 15, 2015
It's feeling like summer, finally! The fans are going, the windows and curtains are closed during the day and I get to walk around barefoot. Life is good!
Another very cool weekend of entertainment has past. First I hit the Lebanon Opera House for the North Country Community Theatre's A Funny Think Happened on the Way to the Forum Friday. What a wonderful production. The costumes, the scenery, the Proteans! There are three more performances, get your tickets soon-they will sell out!
More images from the show: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/A-Funny-Thing
Sunday, I lost 5 lbs of sweat and tears behind the Red Sox dugout watching the Sox lose to the Yankees. Yes folks, the evil empire was in town and put a hurt on the hometown boys.
More images from the game: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/RedSox/2015/Yankees-July-12
News You Can Use
Select Board-Small grants were given to Brownsville
Beautification Committee for $200, Friends of the Meeting House for $500, Weathersfield
Veterans Memorial Committee for $220 Ascutneyville Cemetery Association for $200
from the Weathersfield Transfer Station Facility Award funds from Transfer
Station Bottle/Can Redemption Program.
Act 46 Discussions-Each town needs to know what the four
choices are for School Consolidation and how each option will impact our school
and town.
Schedule of Forums: Jul. 22 Weathersfield School 6:30 p.m.
and Aug. 10 6:30 p.m. For more information please contact JeanMarie K. Oakman,
Principal Weathersfield School 135 Schoolhouse Road Ascutney, Vermont 05030
(802) 674-5400, ext. 129 jmoakman@wsesu.net
Obituary:
Patricia Wilson Daniels, 72, passed away on Saturday Jul. 4,
at the hospice suite at the Mount
Ascutney Health
Center
Patricia was born in Denver , Colo. , to Ronald and Christian (Caird) Wilson while the couple was stationed there
during WWII. She grew up in Brattleboro ,
Vt. Brattleboro and Leslie and John McBride of Wilbraham Mass. Northampton
Commercial College
In 1963, she married Anthony Daniels, of Weathersfield , Vt. West Dover .Vt. Pat and
Tony have one beloved grandson, Cooper Wilson Daniels. She is also survived by
numerous nephews and nieces.
She was very active in the community, serving on the Board
of Listers, as Zoning Administrator, as a Trustee of Martin Memorial Hall, and was
elected Select Board for three terms. She served on the Weathersfield Fire
Commission, and as a Justice of the Peace. There will be a celebration of Patricia’s
life on Saturday, Jul. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Martin Memorial Hall on Rte. 5 in
the village of Ascutney ,
Vt. In
lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Weathersfield
Volunteer Fire Departments, http://www.weathersfieldvt.org/emergency-services ;
the Proctor Library, http://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/ or
the Springfield Humane Society, http://www.spfldhumane.org/.
The Stringer Funeral Home & Crematorium, 146 Broad Street , Claremont ,
NH
Town Calendar of
Events:
SOLARIZE MAKES $EN$E (Brownsville ,
Cavendish, Reading ,
Weathersfield and Windsor) Solarize Potluck Friday, Jul. 17 6:30p.m. Weathersfield Center
Summer Evening With
Friends and Neighbors Saturday Jul. 18, 6:30 p.m. Meeting House 79 Center Rd. Hosted
by the Weathersfield Proctor Library Fundraising Committee. Local residents
will share tales, both serious and humorous. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and
dessert will be offered along with a silent auction, as the guests are
entertained by a local jazz trio, Tony Mastaler and friends. A $15 donation at
the door will go to their Capital Campaign Fund. For more information call:
Laurie Cobb at 802-345-4019.
The Connecticut River
Sweep is scheduled for Sunday, Jul. 19. The morning flotilla heads down
from the Windsor-Cornish
Covered Bridge
Very few people choose to do both. North Star Canoe Rental supplies
canoes and transportation. This is the flotilla's 16th year. (And the river is
much better for it.) If you would like to get a little mucky, enjoy a lovely
journey, and help the river and all who use it, contact Steve Aikenhead at steve@vermontel.net, or 802-263-5439. He
can answer your questions and give you more details. The rain date is Sunday,
Aug. 9.
Weathersfield Potluck
Luncheon Tuesday, Jul 21 noon at Perkinsville VT Community Church
Vestry. Bring a childhood photo of yourself and we'll try to figure out
"who is who". Also, be prepared to do a word-find puzzle
of all 50 U. S. States. Bring a hot dish, salad or dessert. Beverages and paper
goods will be provided. Contact: Lorraine
Zigman 802-263-5245; lzigman@comcast.net
The Frippery is Coming. The Weathersfield Historical
Society is hosting its annual Frippery on Aug. 1 at The Weathersfield Center
Meeting House. Anyone wishing to donate can call Maureen for questions at 603
252 0936. This is always a fun event with lots of great things for sale to
benefit the Historical Society.
Ongoing:
Weathersfield Hikes-The Ancient Hemlocks
Saturday, July 18 9:30 a.m. This route is
over fields and through the woods, up and down a logging road and over a
rivulet or brook. You won’t have to remove footwear. The last half mile is up
Little Canada Road, past the 1791 John Warner house. Dave Noake will welcome us
there with a brief tour of the house and refreshments. The trees are about 500
years old. Your guide will use a compass to find his way through one section – he’s confident. Total distance about 2
miles. Feel free to call Steve, hiking organizer, at 263-5439 with questions.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library-The Summer Reading Program is in full swing. Friday, Jul 24 at 6:30
p.m. Super Hero Movie Night-Disney's "BRAVE." Saturday, Aug 1
10:30 a.m. Firefighter Hat Crafts; Saturday, Aug 8 6:30 p.m. Summer Reading
Party and Super Hero Obstacle Course-Come and Save a Damsel or Damson from
mortal peril! So put on your SUPER
CAPE ADA
accessible bathroom can be built to accommodate the library patrons.
Valley Court
Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to
work with low level offenders in the community. The organization embraces the
principles of restorative justice. As a volunteer, you will hear participant's
stories and help create a restorative contract with them. The group meets once
a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require
about 3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit
our website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802-295-5078
#10.
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 4-5 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, Hours: Wed 10-6 p.m.; Thurs
& Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. Summer
Reading Program "Super Heroes" begins Jun. 24, come in and sign
up today! FREE Programs-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).
Volunteers in Action
(VIA) is looking for volunteer drivers. VIA is an organization that drives people
to doctor's appointments, usually at Mt.
Ascutney Hospital
Need to Find a
Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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weeks prior to your event.