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Weathersfield News January 20, 2016
Looks like we have a little snow to play with but that big dump of snow still hasn't happened. I know it's been cold so folks are starting to open skating rinks and this past weekend Ascutney Outdoors got a chance to open their newly installed Ski Tow to the public.
Last Wednesday I attend a Day Of Pampering for Caregivers hosted by the Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community. Caregivers were pampered with hand, chair and table massages.
On Saturday I attended a concert in South Burlington VT at Higher Ground.
Davy Knowles a wonderful Manx guitar player and song writer headlined the show.
If you've never heard of Davy and like the BLUES check out this video
A local band Townsend Revenue opened the show.
And now the news...
Select Board Budget Meeting Jan 14-Colin Butler , the Town Treasurer explained four tax
scenarios to the Board and public in attendance. Time was spent detailing
Article 9 asking voters to approve borrowing in this fiscal year for three
years to pay for two nearly completed projects replacing the heating system in
the Highway Garage and the provision of a replacement well for a neighboring
property whose well was contaminated with salt. If the article does not pass, the Select Board will need to
include a $55,000 assessment on the 2016-2017 tax bills to pay for the $55,000
deficit in the year-end FY2016 Highway Fund resulting from these two expenses.
Select Board member Lynn Esty is
looking for organizations that might be interested in having a luncheon, bake
sale, coffee table, etc. at Town Meeting which is on Saturday, Feb. 27. If your
organization is interested contact Lynn Esty at lynnesty@comcast.net or
802-738-7413.
Weathersfield School-Early Release Day Jan. 28, teachers in the
WSESU will work on curriculum; students have lunch and board buses at 11:30 a.m.
Drama Club News the annual Talent Show- Weathersfield's Got Talent Show, to
benefit the Drama Club, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
Sign up by Monday, Jan. 25, audition on Feb. 4 after school. The Talent Show is
a fundraiser for the Drama Club's spring production of "Rumpelstiltskin,
Private Eye" Saturday, Jun. 4 1 p.m. in the gym, (cast party to follow in
the AP room). K-8 will enjoy the play again on Monday, Jun. 6 1 p.m.
Get Out And About:
David Greenfield, Friday Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m., TheInn at Weathersfield, 1342 Route
106, Perkinsville.
David Greenfield, Friday Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m., The
Roast Beef Supper Thursday Jan 21 5-7 p.m., Congregational (Brick)
Church, 10 Station Road ,
Hartland. Includes homemade rolls and side dishes $7 or $15. 802-436-2792.
Annual Potluck Dinner, Meeting and Speaker, Saturday, Jan. 23,
5 p.m. Reading Town Hall. Reading Historical Society hosts Lorraine Zigman
speaking on the "Vermont Underground Railroad". RSVP for supper
call Esther Allen at 484-5027.
Ice Fishing Derby Quechee Main
Street , opposite Marshland Farm. Fishing derby,
with prizes awarded, for children age 14 and under $5. Registration encouraged. Sponsored by Hartford Recreation.
802-295-5036.
Cross Country Ski Sunday Jan. 24 the Hartland Winter Trails. Led by Inge
Trebitz for Ottauquechee Section of the Green Mountain
Line Dancing Monday Jan. 25 1-3 p.m., Damon Hall, 1 Quechee Road ,
Hartland. Class taught by Jamie Orr $20
for four weeks. Refreshments free. 802-436-2336.
Roast Beef Supper Thursday Jan 28 5-7 p.m., Congregational
(Brick) Church, 10 Station Road ,
Hartland. Includes homemade rolls and side dishes $7 or $15. 802-436-2792.
Events: 9-11 a.m. 'Fatscutney'
Fat Bike Race, 9-2 p.m. Tiki Torch Snow Shoe, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rope
Tow Dedication & Conservation Celebration Ceremony, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch,
1-2 p.m. Ski/Ride Race, 1 p.m.-close 'Smores by the fire. More
information: http://www.mountascutneyoutdoors.org/
The Weathersfield's Got Talent Show Thursday, Feb. 25 6:30 p.m.
Host by The Weathersfield
School
Ongoing:
Weathersfield Food Shelf is now open in the 1879 School in
Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. during the winter season.
In the event of inclement weather contact Weathersfield Town Office,
674-2626, for information.
Yoga Tuesday nights, Weathersfield Town Hall Claremont , NH The Ahimsa Yoga Center is located
at 140 North Street ,
across from Barnes
Park
Third Annual Wildlife Photo Contest-Sponsored by the Weathersfield
Conservation Commission. Submission deadline Feb. 15, 2016. Requirements: limited
to native wildlife (animals, birds, or insects); Limited to amateur
photographers; must be photographed locally (within 50 mile radius); one
submission per person, must be on an 8 x 10 glossy. There will be three
places. 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. The following information needs to be
included with the photo: Name, address, phone number, E-mail address, and where
photo was taken. Submission is implied consent Town can duplicate the photo in
their annual report. Winning photos will be mounted and framed, then displayed
for one year at either town office, library, or school, then returned to owner.
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.
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 10-8 p.m.; Thurs &
Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. FREE Programs-FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30
- 11:30 a.m. Story Hour with Jordan :
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
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.