tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26709062726728879082024-03-18T07:20:09.840-04:00Photos by Nanci BlogPhotos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comBlogger1459125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-839925628024387132024-03-18T07:19:00.000-04:002024-03-18T07:19:37.088-04:00Weathersfield Weekly Blog, March 18 edition<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFy0j-nE28_vdcuA-IwTe6r0eGnOlJGqVD48f6d0oQvIoh-8U4x3BR96Y2F7KwVaHlYMTED8WtPpmaKVHtG5O4DI-2gjHBZy9Yrd-b5d5JOxcSYE-t1U9zEuKx5Rw_LUIAj6h9xZnFYaRaGXxUkc_bTfp_oEtJ4FJschX0NU8-vtUwpnxRQ3Bsrlxw1IB/s4000/VermontFlowerShow2023_20230303_110003.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFy0j-nE28_vdcuA-IwTe6r0eGnOlJGqVD48f6d0oQvIoh-8U4x3BR96Y2F7KwVaHlYMTED8WtPpmaKVHtG5O4DI-2gjHBZy9Yrd-b5d5JOxcSYE-t1U9zEuKx5Rw_LUIAj6h9xZnFYaRaGXxUkc_bTfp_oEtJ4FJschX0NU8-vtUwpnxRQ3Bsrlxw1IB/w640-h360/VermontFlowerShow2023_20230303_110003.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">File photo-Spring Arrives! <br />The sun will cross the celestial equator, a line directly above Earth’s equator at 3:06 UTC on March 20, 2024 (11:06 p.m. EDT on March 19)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More Spring photos from the 2023 <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Flower-Show/Out-of-Hibernation-2023" target="_blank">Vermont Flower Show</a></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">School Vote Tuesday, April 2,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">10 a.m.-7 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Martin Memorial Hall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Informational Meeting</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">March 30, 10 a.m. at the Schoo</span>l</div></span></h2><h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Revised Budget</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u3a-uSeBaS5-lTAESsJv6hFimKu7jJIFUIEXeJQOIuLdF4YOni6_kQrtg9p9-fkV65ebZVBUo3ELEqyJ0c4Ew5iUF9g6me3BLjAte32sHQoblUIbU8rakX9klBwILsLE4MMIM_Ht8yPZVQmedHQZUsXb6J7WhN8Gj_MRVBZL3iI2fivCMJmPEB9uUDO3/s679/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20092958.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="679" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u3a-uSeBaS5-lTAESsJv6hFimKu7jJIFUIEXeJQOIuLdF4YOni6_kQrtg9p9-fkV65ebZVBUo3ELEqyJ0c4Ew5iUF9g6me3BLjAte32sHQoblUIbU8rakX9klBwILsLE4MMIM_Ht8yPZVQmedHQZUsXb6J7WhN8Gj_MRVBZL3iI2fivCMJmPEB9uUDO3/w640-h634/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20092958.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">School Warning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThfL9W0nLz55D4Wf2dfzmdomanC5xht1C13mTCC4t7PMH7r56tTWde0ZrKhYSPFpxzK3j3PZVJTCZHQOhuxBXJlSORSp-haPyqT92is2bgWB8dBj2U2E3G_KVDwHnzxqvVQkGDyAKigKX0YDuVhg_rWAGpcCXbI5LcuwRYGrZsXS5W0P1xqxiZOxOO40v/s726/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20093043.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="577" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThfL9W0nLz55D4Wf2dfzmdomanC5xht1C13mTCC4t7PMH7r56tTWde0ZrKhYSPFpxzK3j3PZVJTCZHQOhuxBXJlSORSp-haPyqT92is2bgWB8dBj2U2E3G_KVDwHnzxqvVQkGDyAKigKX0YDuVhg_rWAGpcCXbI5LcuwRYGrZsXS5W0P1xqxiZOxOO40v/s16000/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20093043.png" /></a></div></h1></div><div><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Meet the School Candidates (on the ballot)-in their own words</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2024/02/weathersfield-weekly-blog-special.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b> for their responses</span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">School Director Candidates postponed until April 2</span><br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deborah Richardson-1 year<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark Yuengling-1 year<br /><br />Sara A. 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><u>Upcoming Events</u></span></h2></span><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span><h2 style="clear: both;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Selectboard Meets March 18 <br />for regular meeting and public hearing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Selectboard meets tonight, March 18 at 6:30 in Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney. Listed on tonight's agenda are the following: Public Hearing regarding Article 2-Zoning Districts and District Standards and Article 7-Definitions. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Details may be found in the </span><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet_-_03.18.2024.pdf" target="_blank">Selectboard Packet</a></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's also liquor license renewal time for Ascutney Market, Jiffy Marts (131 and 106) and Sunoco Gas Stations. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The board will also discuss the Classification and Status Old Bow Road and ARPA, and town volunteer appointments.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">At their reorganizational meeting on March 7th, following the March 5th vote, Mike Todd was elected board chair, Nathan McNaughton was elected Vice Chair and Rika Henderson was elected board Clerk. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The board also voted to move their meetings to the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Board Meetings is listed as an agenda item for tonight's meeting as well. The board is considering holding only monthly meetings and possibly having the Town Manager approve the Warrants (expenses incurred by the town to various vendors and payroll).</span></span></div></h2></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club <span>March 19 at 6 p.m.</span></span><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="font-size: xxx-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library from 6-8 p.m. </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Any questions? 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Unlimited available to purchase. When you purchase a calendars, you are purchasing chances to win, not an actual calendar. Purchaser's names will be added to a master list, and we use RANDOM.ORG to select winners each day in March.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WSPTO" target="_blank">PTO on Facebook</a></u></b></span></div><div><span class="C9DxTc" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 17.3333px; font-variant-ligatures: none;">Email the PTO: </span><a class="XqQF9c" href="mailto:wsPTO@wsesu.net" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 17.3333px; font-variant-ligatures: none; pointer-events: all; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc" color="inherit" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b>WSPTO@wsesu.net </b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Challenge This Saturday</span></b></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07qWa7aGzJB-Hx8_b4dRdymjgfR37nxEj0d0Ks15_WG877W2AeWDDVK9KgFQE1zKpsex9zQNUt8qKEqhtzc7F6i9FiUtiDzlmsOBysfYepf-N-waTDI034AQaEfYqxNPVaqNugLN3PuZtQ1pBKvBtTgkSQMlPOm5yTkWOMjISX4TuHEYuQ8lL8MAc_eYk/s837/Challenge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This will happen in Tribute Park adjacent to the church and will continue until all 1,500 eggs are found. Each egg will contain a treasure or two special to youngsters.</li><li>Sunday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. there will be a Palm Sunday Service.</li><li>Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Maundy Thursday Service.</li><li>Friday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. Good Friday Concert followed by the Good Friday Service at 2:30.</li><li>Sunday, March 31 at 7 a.m. The Sunday Sunrise Service at Ascutney Outdoors where the morning view will provide a dramatic back drop for those attending this special service. There will be warmth from the fire pit, weather permitting.</li><li>Sunday, March 31 at 8 a.m. Community Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall at the church where volunteers will be serving up quiche, bacon, sausage & fruit. Donations welcome.</li><li>Sunday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. The Easter Sunday Service follows breakfast in the Sanctuary which will be adorned with beautiful spring flowers</li></ul><div>ALL ARE WELCOME</div></div><div>The Maundy Thursday service, Good Friday concert & service and Easter Sunday service will also be available via FaceBook Live at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brownsvillecommunitychurch/">https://www.facebook.com/brownsvillecommunitychurch/</a>.</div><div><br />Questions? Email <a href="mailto:bcchurchvt@gmail.com">bcchurchvt@gmail.com</a>. And you can visit the Brownsville Community Church at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brownsvillecommunitychurch/">https://www.facebook.com/brownsvillecommunitychurch/</a>.<span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival May 5, 2024, 9:30 AM-4 PM</span></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/North-Hartland-Lake-to-Quechee-Gorge-June-2021" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1866" data-original-width="2799" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvfA77wf9T0Bs6J8zV6rYvP682RHidHNFUYA2XVz_pL7lZrrpxgBWrKiAfM9ttzMrc3N86Cfn89XfW38GI2vvdNMbV3jLarGfnAYlJ2Y_b14tiXo13_XdUlkHii57JUiu6SOtsdX8MmvmlKznS-TD3Iz4P8CuxebJjSPQ-RAwuh8uPJ2S1NAgA7pyWses/w640-h426/NHartlandQuecheeGorge_NNM_2663_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Where: <a href="https://frontporchforum.com/calendar/events/358425?utm_content=post&utm_medium=em&utm_source=fpf_forum">4 Herricks Cove Road, Bellows Falls, VT<br /></a>Join online: <a href="https://amasvt.org/herricks-cove-wildlife-festival">https://amasvt.org/herricks-cove-wildlife-festival</a></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival will be held May 5, 2024, the first Sunday of May. We hope to see you there, enjoying a special day of nature, programs, and activities for young and old. The event is organized by the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society, VT Fish and Wildlife, and Great River Hydro.<br /><br />The day starts with a pre-festival bird walk led by Don Clark and Ken Cox. The programs and exhibits open at 10 am. Come learn about birds, bats, turtles, butterflies and other insects, plants, and more. There will be live-animal exhibits by Vermont Natural History Museum, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, Squam Lake Natural Science Center, and Wildlife Encounters. There will also be kids' activities throughout the day with Wonderle's Big Top Adventures, Lindsay and her Puppet Pals, face-painting, and crafts. Plus food, book, and nature-craft vendors. Updates are listed on the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society web page: <a href="https://amasvt.org/">https://amasvt.org/</a>.<br /><br />Suggested donation at the gate is $2 per person or $5 per family.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/North-Hartland-Lake-to-Quechee-Gorge-June-2021" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lace up for Laura 2024 Announced</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday, June 29, 2024</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Perkinsville/LaceUpforLaura" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="548" data-original-width="983" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdRcdhNfIh9CrfiTZIFkBoFnv4JP-LM_9gCBkebsDXJeAWq_e3H_qYnlPLhpprgYDsq6sqFMem7XcyQTpTxSCr_4bxx3DUb1Pph_IgosK_3cYf0b5oiYMiN83FvF0mhgsle2PRTM907Eutl_CdGItlCL8hJxESEdEP9QURNJmTF2n9bKKAhN0uzO4msYe/w640-h356/Lace%20Up%20for%20laura.png" width="640" /></a></div></h2></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Registration for Lace Up for Laura 2024 is <b>LIVE </b></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/VT/Perkinsville/LaceUpforLaura" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />A couple of fun additions this year. You can register a team this year, be creative and lets have fun with it. Also, for an upcharge at cost, you can obtain a sweatshirt in addition to the t-shirt or tank top, or for a smaller up charge just grab a sweatshirt in place of the t-shirt.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info about the race: <b><u><a href="https://www.laceupforlaura.com/">https://www.laceupforlaura.com/</a></u></b><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shamrock Shuffle</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lebanon, NH</span></div></b><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Almost 1200 runners had registered for Saturday's 23rd Annual <b><u><a href="https://lebanonnh.gov/816/Shamrock-Shuffle" target="_blank">Shamrock Shuffle,</a></u></b> hosted by Lebanon Recreation and Parks. </span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Paul Coats, the race director, said it was one of the largest field's the race has had.</span></span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Shamrock-Shuffle-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8LdEqSn_GNYFrmZYbF3tJ4DLZaW__LHYznhhEy-_3dCuLECJCO29ZlcMDAUXlncR1yofVJBHfJZSREr86ffqQAFitBd_JeXcieYPk5tgUQkefoIRERKp_2JKFYYWyLqsV8WApKKvPAw2PtW9jljh3YW0tHoVKKNAe5qeGqvSXzqe5URPiQGjpYtUPoVNF/w640-h360/ShamrockShuffle2024_20240316_111031(0)%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">The 1-mile fun run started at 11 a.m. And Coats said he had a hard time keeping up with some of the young runners.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>The weather was perfect for a 5K run and folks were in the mood to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, a day early.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Shamrock-Shuffle-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="779" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhHfTesnU1c6d4Z59REFDAB2bbw2CDCPLln_BT1eXYJGFxpSmyCXl2vloN88z4GEEfNn_K-xTAdFOZluX22P4fZ0lcYkiH0hP6u1ZYChR9kXiUa0cEovtpqlEPUrFrwNtzw0cGmeKfcEhSx8h1UlvpJJz38EOfBM7PB-tuvz4zl6KVeknpM0JeavMNJf3/w498-h640/ShamrockShuffle2024_20240316_114914%20copy.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div>The race was set to start at noon but a long bathroom line postponed the race for a few minutes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Shamrock-Shuffle-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDOcC3RQBJbESn_APyq3Max19aYz3TtSXVUPoetHLD7xRS6Eo8KyLmIZpOcTCwzY3b3F07hfrhiCcsxG-hasQ4mWP2v_l1VsiEQMSQR4nWDIhW6znj7wg3dEwPzStCo8tzmZsphh2rOTx6HytWq3deurt-ismQhZj3VFI3h9VHCRh5bPfnC2wLh9zK3Gx/w640-h360/ShamrockShuffle2024_20240316_120158%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div>The start went off 10 minutes late, but no one seemed to mind.</span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Shamrock-Shuffle-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5UQXzz8d7Ct4sUQsyett1l4S5b4e0u2gvkcNCQCDdwd_HWXWxwI9dSfHPFLKYZ8e0Eft5rg6b2szfLmdxVA5E4UoWyTcKhxe-DlZjGHKB5EvCHdFl_nbJFt38BTT9NeuMXljBgD_uDGp0AfIgivKgHT_KBfh5IfsjpdmSAq3uWLxRnI4dpJfQ6qMSDhT/w640-h360/ShamrockShuffle2024_20240316_121341%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thomas Hue, #594 from Beaune France (second from the right), finished first in the Men’s
Division and Cara Weiner #50 from Enfield, NH, finished first in the Women’s
Division. Hue had a time of 16:12 and Weiner had a time of 19:46.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYY_XMyzKZqSm1x0TgFVDPxWJJRv8Dys4afBcwfoD-NFXla5Im-6eLEMzaWmHY8Ga2PHkSNC4pEl-Um3yuR0nQPjmAx2d1-EH_HDmD8cu71N75vMg1VXRyndzoPRiblV2ZdWNkISBrJzE04xndC2XJke8UIWv8u4uRZvOxnw25ed5dcMEEGrcni6ASolni/s2240/ShamrockShuffle2024_4321%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2240" data-original-width="1444" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYY_XMyzKZqSm1x0TgFVDPxWJJRv8Dys4afBcwfoD-NFXla5Im-6eLEMzaWmHY8Ga2PHkSNC4pEl-Um3yuR0nQPjmAx2d1-EH_HDmD8cu71N75vMg1VXRyndzoPRiblV2ZdWNkISBrJzE04xndC2XJke8UIWv8u4uRZvOxnw25ed5dcMEEGrcni6ASolni/w412-h640/ShamrockShuffle2024_4321%20copy.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;">Enjoying their run are Ashley Coccomo from Charlestown NH and
Gabriela Sapp from Weathersfield VT. Congratulations to both Ashley and Gabriela for finishing the race.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><br />Race
results can be found at: </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.iresultslive.com/?op=summary&eid=5947">http://www.iresultslive.com/?op=summary&eid=5947</a></b></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Shamrock-Shuffle-2024" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Red Baraat-Festival of Colors<br />Lebanon Opera House<br />Lebanon, NH</span></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.redbaraat.com/" target="_blank">Red Baraat</a></u></b> performed at the <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" target="_blank">Lebanon Opera House</a></u></b> on Saturday evening.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Festival of Colors celebrates the Hindu holiday of Holi with a colorful array of South Asian sounds. Traditionally, Holi is marked by public gatherings of families and strangers sharing songs, dance, and the exchange of ‘colors’ – colorful dry powder or colored water playfully thrown amongst the crowds of revelers. (Sadly, no powder was shared at LOH on Saturday night)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Red-Baraat" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Kd3pI7aSH_4cURd8HT7PDr25lOBxeLYKIL1nzUxqA1nPYoLva9k31-yIyK2MzQ5mZnL0zTQ7b6rU4eCa7XiYr2GOTEjvTK7l2aZhpwFN09n4V6J-ILG0Vrv2C-f1I8OKtRL_Klv6FXGpsnGP7bSkWKZ0q-MVhVnvlzxG_Sw7p8frlOaFBDHtbE-TvLc4/w640-h426/LOH_RedBaraat__Z72_4998%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Bandleader and dhol player, Sunny Jain curates a night of music highlighting the South Asian Diaspora through a diverse range of styles. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Red-Baraat" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJev701-cWljTxT8bCeqh5NwotC77TssvSEzOBbHEeMqWzMOzGDyqxsXiP9NpuS0KJAAVhGWo0p75cc-DWvhy0_p4HMZn3zr0zLFBiwipsc9Zqw_Lpm3GRghhAys5n-nTC4WfDT_DuWcNuBtlEPIphyphenhyphen2JbIcCjg8-DhOEkev67BHz1iFYeTvBqzclgCZ7i/w640-h426/LOH_RedBaraat__Z72_5046%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>He invited audience members on stage to "show us your moves" and they absolutely did.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Red-Baraat" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6veu_1Y3_jdKCCoA4gsJbKGZB0ljwqs_d8sxZzCk0C8wCkaFLugCC476swiaaB-HHGomV3Fl0RtQCmwVrTqrQhGphx4rD5eWrB37Nw3Ga7t8gz_opA0y-e2pSa0guqsEa8BIy8PCK-YcDCl0xXFNoWKuxbv74gtXrA8m1elP_49joGShqAhHR-lyMnD7/w640-h426/LOH_RedBaraat__Z72_5087%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>The band played for 90 minutes without an intermission. Seating was General Admission but most folks stood or danced all night.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Red-Baraat" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAQTB_QukiXbvDUSyQYEL6nn4bpBP06h2Gy5OQT2qfwUPX5Z_eML0BUtNHlE7IpJNbPAWjp1uZLRJsFjZbt6Z-E-0yz2wgsC6AMVTEH2lXAyTixCp6CYMuDwvHxfKktrnFiP0aPfF7M080cjqmRfiay1CNqBCi_j2UDL0Ufa56Nui_6O4hoyINPUa9_sz/w640-h426/LOH_RedBaraat__Z72_5126%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Red-Baraat" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Next up for LOH-Comedian Bob Marley march 23 for two shows at 5:30 and 8 p.m..</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/comedian-bob-marley/" target="_blank">Details</a></u></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Windsor-County-Dems/Dick-McCormack-Announces-2016" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy_hlLFKKTRg-js14RUokOa0Vjct_bomYVcGHbhhiVRA8kBQi9T0SNpTdOm53EdeMeVHwXxWSrfsutFQqtsQhEBt_PUcvGIA20XhjGhsVcsCjvX88x08X2G-xV5RrKNnK_aJwZYGFeyjNPo-f4AipPyyu5cFCQRIaN_iGE5J0tuS6FQZtiWT50iPJfBr_/w640-h426/McCormack2016_8759.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Dick McCormack with Peter Welch </span><span style="font-size: small;"><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Windsor-County-Dems/Dick-McCormack-Announces-2016" target="_blank">more photos</a></u></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">“You want to leave while at least some people will be sorry to see you go,” the longtime Windsor County Democrat told VTDigger.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />After more than three decades representing Windsor County in the Vermont Senate, Dick McCormack plans to retire next January at the conclusion of his term. <br /><br />The veteran Democrat disclosed his decision to constituents on Town Meeting Day last week and explained his thinking to VTDigger in an interview Monday. On the one hand, McCormack said, he will be 77 years old at the end of this term, 12 years past what he called the “traditional retirement age” of 65. On the other, he still feels energetic and sharp — though not as much as he once did, he concedes — and wants to go out on a high note.<br /><br />“That’s the good time to retire,” he said. “You want to leave while at least some people will be sorry to see you go.”<br /><br />McCormack was first appointed to the Senate in 1989 and served until 2003, four of those years as majority leader. He then left office (“I needed to straighten out the finances in my non-Senate life”) before returning in 2007, and there he has remained.<br /><br />He’s departing a chamber that has historically valued seniority and institutional knowledge. It has also in recent years seen a wave of generational change. Ahead of the 2022 election, roughly one-third of the 30-member Senate opted to retire, and a new class rose to fill the open seats.<br /><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/11/dick-mccormack-to-retire-after-3-decade-senate-career/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=ee37049d05-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_11_06_44&utm_term=0_-ee37049d05-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank"><b><br />READ MORE</b></a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">‘There just isn’t any money’: Phil Scott signs mid-year budget update despite spending concerns</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Republican governor said he was “deeply concerned” that the final version of this year’s Budget Adjustment Act exceeds his proposal by almost $15 million. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />Despite expressing concern for weeks over the Legislature’s proposal to spend millions more state dollars in the next three months, Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Wednesday signed into law this year’s mid-year budget update.<br /><br />The Budget Adjustment Act, or BAA, is an annual affair which balances the state budget through the conclusion of the current fiscal year on June 30. This year’s bill, <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.839">H.839</a>, was shaped by hot debates over state aid to flooded municipalities, the future of the state’s emergency motel housing program and concerns over giving private organizations direct access to public after-school program funding.<br /><br />Scott signed the spending plan into law Wednesday afternoon, he said in a press release, “because of important initiatives included, some of which are time sensitive.”<br /><br />“However,” he said, “I’m deeply concerned this bill exceeds my proposed budget adjustment by almost $15 million. As the House Appropriations Chair has said herself, this leaves a $15 million gap in the fiscal year 2025 budget.”<br /><br />At a press conference Wednesday before he signed the bill, Scott pointed reporters to the House Appropriations Committee’s discussions on Tuesday. The House panel has until March 22 to craft its first draft of the fiscal year 2025 budget — or, as lawmakers often refer to it, “the big bill.” After a House floor vote, the bill will head to the Senate, then almost assuredly a conference committee to reconcile the two chambers’ differences.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/13/there-just-isnt-any-money-phil-scott-signs-mid-year-budget-update-despite-spending-concerns/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=54fb455ea0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_13_11_02&utm_term=0_-54fb455ea0-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Since 2021, Vermont’s religious schools have received an increasing amount of public education money</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Several religious schools are charging public districts a per pupil tuition rate that is much more than their advertised ‘sticker price.’ <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a><br /><br />In 2021, court rulings gradually <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2021/04/21/state-board-of-education-orders-3-districts-to-pay-tuition-at-religious-schools/">opened the door</a> for <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/2021%2004%2019%20BOE%20Final%20As%20Approved.pdf">religious schools to receive money</a> through Vermont’s school tuitioning program, which allows students in districts without a designated public option to attend the school of their choice. <br /><br />Then, a landmark June 2022 Supreme Court decision pushed it wide open. <br /><br />Since the 2020-2021 school year, the public dollars going to explicitly religious schools has increased more than six-fold, reaching more than $1 million in 2022-2023, according to a VTDigger analysis of data provided by the Vermont Agency of Education. And the number of schools receiving the funding has more than doubled over that period, from six to 13, all self-identifying as Christian institutions. <br /><br />The agency does not categorize certain schools as “religious,” so VTDigger used the schools’ self-identification on websites and other promotional materials to identify which individual private schools had a religious affiliation.<br /><br />The 2022 Supreme Court decision in Carson v. Makin focused on Maine’s public tuition program, which, much like Vermont’s, gave families public dollars to send their children to schools, both public and private, elsewhere — if their area did not operate a public school. <br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/13/since-2021-vermonts-religious-schools-have-received-an-increasing-amount-of-public-education-money/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=54fb455ea0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_13_11_02&utm_term=0_-54fb455ea0-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Black bears are emerging from their winter dens early, in search of food</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Fish & Wildlife Department expects that this year will be “a hard year in the world of bear-human coexistence,” based on previous patterns.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/katherine-fiegenbaum/">K. Fiegenbaum</a><br /><br />Reports have been coming in from around the state: Bears are leaving their dens after a shorter-than-usual winter sleep — and they’re hungry.<br /><br />Late last week, the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife began urging Vermonters to take down their bird feeders, secure their garbage and put up electric fences to protect chickens and bees — almost a month earlier than the typical April 1 start of “bear aware” season.<br /><br />According to Jaclyn Comeau, black bear project leader and wildlife biologist with the department, bears are emerging early from hibernation because of the state’s <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/04/warmest-winter-on-record-several-vermont-communities-hit-new-highs/">warmer-than-normal temperatures</a> and general lack of snow.<br /><br />Comeau explained that bears — who go into hibernation only once the landscape is rendered barren of food sources — are relatively “light sleepers.” Throughout the winter they will occasionally rouse themselves and step out of the den to assess what’s going on outside.<br /><br />“In a year like this — where it’s been mild, there’s not a lot of snow for the most part — there’s not a lot constraining them to stay in those dens,” she said. “Some will go on brief walkabouts and if they just start finding food, and can consistently keep finding food, they will stay active.”<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/13/black-bears-are-emerging-from-their-winter-dens-early-in-search-of-food/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=54fb455ea0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_13_11_02&utm_term=0_-54fb455ea0-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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The application can be found at<a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/uploads/volunteer_application_4.pdf"> this link</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Alternatively, you can contact Susanne Terrill at <a href="mailto:weathersfield@weathersfield.org">weathersfield@weathersfield.org</a> to obtain a copy via email, or stop by the Town Office at 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 to obtain a paper copy.<br /><br />The following positions are vacant: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Animal Control Officer – 1 Vacancy<br />Budget Committee – 7 Vacancies<br />Connecticut River Joint Commission Representative – 1 Vacancy<br />Conservation Commission – 1 Vacancy<br />Energy Coordinator – 1 Vacancy<br />Board of Listers – 2 Vacancies<br />Fence Viewers – 3 Vacancies<br />Green Up Coordinator – 1 Vacancy<br />Health Officer – 1 Vacancy (Current Health Officer not Seeking reappointment but will continue to serve until the position is filled).<br />MMH Board of Trustees – 3 Vacancies<br />Parks and Recreation Commission – 7 Vacancies<br />Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies<br />Mount Ascutney Regional Commission – 1 Vacancy<br />Southern Windsor County Transportation Committee Rep – 1 Vacancy<br />Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Mgmt. District Rep – 1 Vacancy<br />Surveyor of Wood and Lumber – 1 Vacancy<br />Veterans Memorial Committee<br />Weigher of Coal<br />Tree Warden – 1 Vacancy<br />Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5 Vacancies, 2 alternates<br /></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span></span></div></span><span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-person-first-column field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3366cc; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mike Todd</span></a></div></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-second-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chair</span></p></div></div></div></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-third-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2027</span></p></div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="field_collection_item even" style="background-color: #f1f4ea; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-person-first-column field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1186/contact" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3366cc; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Nathan McNaughton</span></a></div></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-second-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vice Chair</span></p></div></div></div></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-third-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2026</span></p></div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-person-first-column field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1181/contact" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3366cc; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rika Henderson</span></a></div></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-second-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Clerk</span></p></div></div></div></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-third-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2027</span></p></div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="field_collection_item even" style="background-color: #f1f4ea; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-person-first-column field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3366cc; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">David Fuller</span></a></div></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-second-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Member</span></p></div></div></div></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-third-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2026</span></p></div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-person-first-column field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3366cc; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kelly O'Brien</span></a></div></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-second-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Member</span></p></div></div></div></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="field field-name-field-data-third-column field-type-text-long field-label-hidden" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-items" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="field-item even" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2025</span></p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">Select Board Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: left;">March 18-Public Hearing (Airstrips) <a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/7._pc_bylaw_amendment_memo_to_sb.pdf">Memo</a> <a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/7a._pc_bylaw_amendment_-_notice_of_public_hearing.pdf">Notice</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">March 18: <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_03-18-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a> </u><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet_-_03.18.2024.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></div></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/special-meeting" target="_blank">March 7 Special Meeting </a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Town Meeting March 2</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-18" target="_blank">February 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-17" target="_blank">February 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/n/tdnfx5" target="_blank">March 15</a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Save the Dates</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">March 25th-29th Student Led Conferences<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">March 28th Early Release Day for Students<br />March 29th No School for Students</b><br />March 30th School Budget Meeting at 10:00 AM<br />April 2nd VTCAP testing Starts<br />April 5th Kindergarten Registration<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">April 5th No School for Kindergarten Students</b><br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">April 8th-12th Spring Break</b><br />April 26th and 27th Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Weathersfield</span></div></div><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kindergarten Registration, April 5<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kindergarten Registration/Screening for the 2024-2025 School Year will take place on Friday, April 5, 2024. If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024, it is time to enroll them at Weathersfield! Please call the school (802) 674-5400 to schedule an appointment for this year’s screening. We look forward to hearing from you.</span></span></div></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">No School for Kindergarten Students on April5th</b></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Upcoming State Testing Dates for Students in Grades 3-8</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">State testing begins April 2nd. Testing starts each day testing at 8:15 in the morning and students will test primarily in the morning. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Please try to schedule any appointments or other activities around the testing dates, because it is important and easier for the students if they are here. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out.<br /><br /><b>VTCAP Testing Dates:</b><br /><br />5th and 8th Grade Science-April 2-3<br />April 4 Make-ups<br /><br />3rd-8th Grade Math-April 16-18<br />April 19 Make-ups<br /><br />3rd-8th Grade ELA-April 23-25<br />April 26 Make-Up</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Make-Up Week-April 29-May 3</span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring Sport Registrations are OPEN</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Track & Field (5th-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963</a><br /><br />Softball (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Baseball (K-2 T-ball/coed) (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970</a><br /><br />Coaches application: <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426</a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library Seed Catalogue</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWpyzyrkDLsmQTeuk3_xsmsd8FFMik2MJETVj-ZggBbm6Mso6oxg9WK3Q32DTY_b2lOdZsQVtGL64838EastiVtXoRkuh0aE0H0YYEfetUXNnioivAd6PUl6Ga3nLXjJqXfom226yfl0-hRy13GSIk_17ljxpNstHV2HCU9EUh7uzM2rhkdHUud19ZUlD/s2304/The%20Weathersfield%20Proctor%20Library%20Seed%20Catalogue%20is%20open%20with%20many%20thanks%20to%20the%20Heirloom%20Market%20at%20Comstock%20Ferre%20in%20Old%20Wethersfield,%20CT.%20Come%20browse%20our%20Baker%20Creek%20Heirloom%20Seeds%20collection,%20a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWpyzyrkDLsmQTeuk3_xsmsd8FFMik2MJETVj-ZggBbm6Mso6oxg9WK3Q32DTY_b2lOdZsQVtGL64838EastiVtXoRkuh0aE0H0YYEfetUXNnioivAd6PUl6Ga3nLXjJqXfom226yfl0-hRy13GSIk_17ljxpNstHV2HCU9EUh7uzM2rhkdHUud19ZUlD/w480-h640/The%20Weathersfield%20Proctor%20Library%20Seed%20Catalogue%20is%20open%20with%20many%20thanks%20to%20the%20Heirloom%20Market%20at%20Comstock%20Ferre%20in%20Old%20Wethersfield,%20CT.%20Come%20browse%20our%20Baker%20Creek%20Heirloom%20Seeds%20collection,%20a.png" width="480" /></a></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library Announces an Eclipse Program for Children </span></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">April 6 beginning at 10:30 a.m.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Eclipse Programs for Kids at the Weathersfield Proctor Library Saturday, April 6, 2024 <br />(the eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024)<br />-10:30 Story time (ages 0+) Listen to an eclipse story and create some eclipse art <br />-11:00 Make a pinhole eclipse viewer (ages 4+) This will allow you to view the eclipse without looking at the sun. It will cast an image on a piece of paper that you can safely look at.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">-11:30 Make Universe Slime (ages 4+) Make some glittery slime to take home.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>WARNING-</b>NEVER, NEVER look directly at the sun without approved solar glasses. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">NEVER, NEVER, try to photograph the sun with a camera or a phone or use binoculars without a special filter!</span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">Eclipse Events around Vermont</a></u></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank"></a></u></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. <br /><br />The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” <br />Time to start planning, <a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a> by email.</span><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is a Solar Eclipse?</b></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Rick Bates, guest contributor</span><br /></b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the sun from our point of view, blocking the light of the Sun and casting a shadow over a part of the surface of the Earth. If we are directly in that shadow, we experience a total eclipse. If we are nearby but not completely in the Moon's shadow, we experience a partial eclipse.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">There are two types of total eclipse, depending on the distance that the Moon is from the Earth when it passes in front of the Sun. The Moon's orbit of the Earth is slightly elliptical, and thus at its closest, the Moon is 225,623 miles away, and at its furthest is 252,008 miles away. We notice this when we experience a "Super Moon" when the Moon is close to us and, particularly when it is at or near the horizon, looks much bigger than usual. A normal solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is near enough to us that it covers the entire disk of the Sun. If the Moon is more distant, it does not cover the entire surface of the Sun, and there is an outer band of the Sun's perimeter still visible. This is called an annular eclipse. You probably won't be surprised to learn that an annular eclipse is also known as a Ring of Fire. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"> Total Eclipse, as will be visible in northern Vermont Partial Eclipse, as will be visible in Weathersfield. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Eclipses in History </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Although there is no historical record of any significant event in Weathersfield connected to solar eclipses, the 1932 annular eclipse did generate considerable media and scientific interest throughout Vermont. An article in the August 19, 1932 edition of the Vermont Phoenix discussed some of the questions posed by the scientific community: "It would be of great interest for physiologists to know whether the regular supply of milk and eggs was in any way upset by the eclipse. There are many cattle and chicken farms throughout the area where the eclipse is total and reports by farmers would be much appreciated by the society and would provide material for studies which may eventually prove helpful to the farmers themselves." </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Elsewhere there have been eclipses which are of historical interest. As early as 1302 BCE, Chinese observers recorded a total eclipse which blocked the Sun for nearly six and a half minutes, and in 763 BCE a total eclipse darkened Assyria (now Iraq) for five minutes. Both of these events caused superstitious reactions; the eclipse in China was propitiated by the Emperor performing rituals and eating vegetarian meals; the Assyrian eclipse was mentioned in early records in connection with an insurrection in the city of Ashur. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Eclipses in 29 CE and in 33 CE in Jerusalem have been cited by various Christian historians as explaining the New Testament assertion that the sky darkened when Jesus was crucified. The 29 CE eclipse had a period of totality of just under two minutes, and the one in 33 CE lasted just over four minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The Koran mentions an eclipse preceding the birth of Mohammed, and some religious historians point to a three minute and 17 second total eclipse in 569 CE as signaling that event. And on January 27, 632 CE, the day when Mohammed's 18 month old son Ibrahim died, a partial eclipse occurred. Muhammed himself, however, is said to have stated that the Sun does not eclipse to signal human events. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The son of William the Conqueror, King Henry the First of England died in 1133 CE, and on that day there was a total eclipse which lasted slightly over four and a half minutes. Historian William of Malmesbury (1080-1143) wrote of the event that “hideous darkness agitated the hearts of men.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Setting aside these attempts of non-scientific ancients to make human sense of the movements of the cosmos, the 1919 eclipse is of historical and scientific importance. Four years earlier, Albert Einstein had published his Theory of General Relativity, which was received with some skepticism by much of the scientific community. One of its assertions was that the gravity of massive objects like the Sun curves space time in their vicinity, and this curvature must affect the trajectory of light as it passes near. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">An eclipse, by darkening the daytime sky, would allow for observation and photography of stars in the area surrounding the Sun. By then observing and photographing the same stars in the night sky, any effect of the Sun on the apparent position of the stars could be observed and measured. Expeditions sponsored jointly by the Greenwich and Cambridge Observatories were mounted to Sobral, Brazil and to the island of Principe off the coast of Africa, and when the results of the observing and photography were studied and analyzed, Einstein's predicted degree of curvature of the path of light was confirmed and he became an overnight celebrity. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Observe the Upcoming Eclipse </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Even at 90% obscured, the Sun will not be safe to look at directly, and ordinary sunglasses do not provide nearly enough protection. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">With eclipse glasses, which are inexpensive and available from a variety of online sources, you will be able to observe the Sun directly during the entire two and half hours that it will take for the Moon to pass in front of the Sun. Get the ones with black polymer lenses; glasses made from mylar are not recommended, as they can be scratched and even a tiny pinhole can allow a dangerous amount of light through. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Welding glasses of shade #14 are safe. Anything less than #14 is not safe. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">You should hold your glasses up to a bright light source and check them for any light leakage. If they are compromised, do not use them. Cut them up and put them in the trash. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">One trick which some observers use when they are experiencing a total eclipse is to wear an eyepatch over their dominant eye for twenty minutes or so before totality, so that when the Sun is hidden and the stars emerge, they will be light-adapted and able to see more of the stars in the sky.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The safest way to observe an eclipse is by indirect viewing, which is both easy and fun. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">With a thumbtack poke a hole in the center of a piece of paper or cardboard, and hold another sheet of cardboard or paper below it. Position the papers so that sunlight passes through the hole and onto the lower surface. And if you poke two holes, you can project two images. Or get a colander and project dozens of images at a time. You can also stand under a tree and look down at hundreds of images of the eclipse on the ground as light passes through the spaces between the tree's leaves.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where to Observe the Upcoming Eclipse </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The April 8th eclipse will be the last eclipse in the United States until 2045. So, it's worth thinking about whether or not you should travel a couple hours to see the eclipse in its totality. Those who have experienced a total eclipse often use terms like "awe-inspiring" and "life-changing" to describe those two or three minutes in which day will become night, birds will fall silent, and the stars will come out. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do opt for the total eclipse, consider that you will not be the only car on the road. In fact, it might be wise to think of the eclipse as being like foliage season, if the colors only lasted for a couple hours and only occurred in two or three counties. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Once you decide to head north, there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of good viewing sites. A ball field, a parking lot, the green in a small town, any public open space will do, any public open space will do; just make sure there will be no light pollution during the minutes of darkness. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">If you decide to stay here, where we will see a 92 or 93% eclipse, viewing should be very easy. Most of us can probably find a place on our own deck or front lawn which will work fine. All that is needed is a clear view to the south and west. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">If you want to experience the eclipse with friends and neighbors, you are invited to come to Hoisington Field. We have reserved the field from 1 to 5 pm, but the actual eclipse will begin at about 2:15, and will end a little after 4:30. This is a joint event of The Weathersfield Proctor Library, the Reading Public Library, and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA). There will be at least two telescopes equipped with solar filters for safe viewing, and there will be a limited number of free solar viewing glasses available. As I write, a new solar telescope is on its way to Weathersfield. This is the result of a nearly $5,000 grant awarded by the American Astronomical Society. For the technically inclined, the scope is a Coronado 70 SolarMax III Solar Telescope with a SolarQuest tripod and motorized alt-azimuth mount. The filter is an H-alpha filter, which will allow for clear views of the granular surface of the Sun including sunspots, and also the solar prominences which radiate visibly outward at the perimeter of the Sun’s disk. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's a fun fact: despite being 93 million miles away, the Sun is so large that the distance from us to the closest part of the equator of the Sun is so much greater than the distance from us to the outer edges of the sun, that we have to change the focus of our viewing telescopes when we go from the center to the edge of the Sun. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">And wherever you choose to view the eclipse, bring a folding chair and remember to dress warmly, including your warmest boots. Staying outdoors in April is a cold business, and you will want to be able to enjoy yourself while you do it. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Roderick Bates is a member of the Weathersfield Historical Society, a Trustee of the Weathersfield Proctor Library, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group. He lives with his wife Lynda Tallarico on Chimney Ridge, where he edits the poetry journal Rat's Ass Review. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sources:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Burlington Free Press: "A look back at Vermont's solar eclipse history, and a look ahead to the next total eclipse" by Ella Ruehsen June 11, 2021</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Space.com: "The 7 Most Famous Solar Eclipses in History" by Tia Ghose, November 13, 2012</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Brittanica.com: "9 Celestial Omens" by Erik Gregersen </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Airandspace.si.edu: "The Death of a King, End to a War, and the Solar Eclipse" May 12, 2017, by Zachary Hullings, The Smithsonian Institute The Royal Society Journal of the History of Science: "The 1919 eclipse results that verified general relativity and their later detractors: a story re-told" by Gerard Gilmore and Gudrun Tausch-Pebody, October 21, 2021</span><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bob Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Shrek (movie), March 30 10 a.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007Der2AE" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> FREE but you need to register</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pride Second Chance Prom, April 13, 6 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU000000Bwv72AC" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Singing in the Rain (movie), April 18 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000003vL72AI" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kinky Boots (movie), May 9 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007EcX2AU" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Zach Nugent's Dead Set, June 7 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000006POj2AM">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>LOH on Location: Pride Picnic, June 14 6-8:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/pride/" target="_blank">Learn More</a></u><br /></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />March 19, 26 at 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>March 19, 26 at 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photographs of a Witness to History</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h3><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AARP VERMONT:<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Click the event title for more information and to register.</span><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/OLU2yK" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></a><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/iOXXNh" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, In-Person - AARP VT Lobby Day: "A Better Place to Live & Age"<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/nQq3ev" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Virtual - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Growing Tomatoes<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/LPMMPE" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Phone - AARP VT Tele-Town Hall Event about Social Security<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/4WrG0K" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Virtual - Painting Class<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/VwgZmB" style="font-weight: normal;">3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div>Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) <u><a href="https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/">https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/</a></u></div><hr style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/" target="_blank">Sundaez</a></u></b>-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.<br />West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>Reopens April 27th at 11 a.m.!!</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5kGJRxwWQUdallLwq8_0HIeBFs7W2px5RfxjfdvQIQH0mgg54hKHW1ioNGXn0eXJ7upk-VStQOKGhZ90GvPXMzEkBpqTEo0d68xOmkTnWL4hFuEfXBvczbp_W35IPd1UOxAYEVrF87_2fnDnoZL02yf9kIxhPis4_-i9HUlL9FpmA_dWGD-jK1QdLr26/w640-h360/20240308_110136.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ah, Mud Season. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And March snows</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLgwDMtIXCCbisc0Z9MphyphenhyphenH6B7uRYDbFrJ5onhnj2Tg8qlnB1Ln4_PeKvl6Bii4XTJsldhfUbWoeLFH8h-3DQQNJ4UaQFZtWbLn3JTDy2Hb9TMD3mA2QaG6epYTPIJyPSbTS8ZH1Q_sizfTTrtS0kSmPJSSLmxAQXlyvFQHqMsCtmzw14EIHM1YFrzB31/s1000/BirdsinSnow_Z72_4854%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="1000" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLgwDMtIXCCbisc0Z9MphyphenhyphenH6B7uRYDbFrJ5onhnj2Tg8qlnB1Ln4_PeKvl6Bii4XTJsldhfUbWoeLFH8h-3DQQNJ4UaQFZtWbLn3JTDy2Hb9TMD3mA2QaG6epYTPIJyPSbTS8ZH1Q_sizfTTrtS0kSmPJSSLmxAQXlyvFQHqMsCtmzw14EIHM1YFrzB31/w640-h424/BirdsinSnow_Z72_4854%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h1><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">School Vote Tuesday, April 2,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">10 a.m.-7 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Martin Memorial Hall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Informational Meeting</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">March 30, 10 a.m. at the Schoo</span>l</div></span></h2><h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Revised Budget</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u3a-uSeBaS5-lTAESsJv6hFimKu7jJIFUIEXeJQOIuLdF4YOni6_kQrtg9p9-fkV65ebZVBUo3ELEqyJ0c4Ew5iUF9g6me3BLjAte32sHQoblUIbU8rakX9klBwILsLE4MMIM_Ht8yPZVQmedHQZUsXb6J7WhN8Gj_MRVBZL3iI2fivCMJmPEB9uUDO3/s679/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20092958.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="679" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u3a-uSeBaS5-lTAESsJv6hFimKu7jJIFUIEXeJQOIuLdF4YOni6_kQrtg9p9-fkV65ebZVBUo3ELEqyJ0c4Ew5iUF9g6me3BLjAte32sHQoblUIbU8rakX9klBwILsLE4MMIM_Ht8yPZVQmedHQZUsXb6J7WhN8Gj_MRVBZL3iI2fivCMJmPEB9uUDO3/w640-h634/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20092958.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">School Warning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThfL9W0nLz55D4Wf2dfzmdomanC5xht1C13mTCC4t7PMH7r56tTWde0ZrKhYSPFpxzK3j3PZVJTCZHQOhuxBXJlSORSp-haPyqT92is2bgWB8dBj2U2E3G_KVDwHnzxqvVQkGDyAKigKX0YDuVhg_rWAGpcCXbI5LcuwRYGrZsXS5W0P1xqxiZOxOO40v/s726/Screenshot%202024-03-06%20093043.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Meet the School Candidates (on the ballot)-in their own words</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2024/02/weathersfield-weekly-blog-special.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b> for their responses</span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">School Director Candidates postponed until April 2</span><br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deborah Richardson-1 year<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark Yuengling-1 year<br /><br />Sara A. 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Light snacks and cash bar!<br />ORDER TICKETS: <a href="https://weathersfieldptocomedy.cheddarup.com/"><b>https://weathersfieldptocomedy.cheddarup.com </b></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">PTO March Madness is Back</span></h2></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/weathersfield-school-pto/home" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="1280" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRJXtdyB2PGR_1mCVub7V8_0w2cSWRMUU-DWlOKXWWUyPspYx6ptLRAmSJTQj585aifXGJ8twzdgfGxwi6kNTCndbUzK_y-SYiuoiGHsmuaKjHdM08RvhyphenhypheneJv7_GufI8TipORR5rSaFJwQ8noAM6B4YghSW9Lxq6DSqUJUHNO9FWlqqwZ6s5jORqCMz5G/w640-h366/Flyer%20PTO%20March%20Madness%20Fundraiser%202022.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You can purchase your calendar anytime up to March 31!!!</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">$10/each! Unlimited available to purchase. When you purchase a calendars, you are purchasing chances to win, not an actual calendar. Purchaser's names will be added to a master list, and we use RANDOM.ORG to select winners each day in March.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WSPTO" target="_blank">PTO on Facebook</a></u></b></span></div><div><span class="C9DxTc" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 17.3333px; font-variant-ligatures: none;">Email the PTO: </span><a class="XqQF9c" href="mailto:wsPTO@wsesu.net" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 17.3333px; font-variant-ligatures: none; pointer-events: all; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc" color="inherit" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b>WSPTO@wsesu.net </b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Challenge March 23</span></h2></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Do you have your Town Challenge team together yet? The annual town-wide trivia challenge is just two weeks away. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Which team will have bragging rights for a year as the most knowledgeable group in town and have their name engraved on THE plaque?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hosted <a href="https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/">Weathersfield Proctor Library</a> Board of Trustees at the Weathersfield School in Ascutney beginning at 7 p.m. More info. call 802-674-2863.<br /><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Theatre and Shows</span></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Little Women, The Musical<br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><a href="https://yohtheatre.com/" target="_blank">Yoh Theatre Players</a></u><br /></span><span>Yoh Theatre, Woodstock Middle and High School<br /></span><span>Woodstock, VT </span></span></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I've read the book (a few times), seen pretty much all the big-screen versions, but this is the first time I've seen <b>Little Women</b> performed as a musical. </span><span style="font-size: large;">And the </span><b style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://yohtheatre.com/" target="_blank">Yoh Theatre Players</a></u></b><span style="font-size: large;"> did a fantastic job performing it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-Q3QxIsv6o8LCUyN8UZcdAef0v7SIdkMr-Hc0Thj0iWlkNtHOU6d22qsDeOJ2ggdLZHzoBMIROg6K4OWrXvtfadWRKsXBaNMuw9-ihNGSax-l5kXn2GzUkxwdyPiu8ehRDgWcjNdqxfsNmJJlHurMq4Y9D11r9EMWdoW_pTGHTvFttHsHJMEvQXaXbN1/w640-h426/YOH_LittleWomen_Z72_3626%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The March sisters: Amy-Tula Klock, Jo-Kamron Yuengling, Beth-Luca Morris, and Meg-Lylah Zeitlin.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;">The musical is based on Louisa May Alcott's semi-autobiographical two-volume novel, it focuses on the four March sisters— traditional Meg, wild, aspiring writer Jo, timid Beth and romantic Amy,— and their beloved Marmee, at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving as a Union Army chaplain during the Civil War.<br /><br />The book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason Howland makes for a delightful adaption.<br /><br />Jo was portrayed by Weathersfield's own, Kam Yuengling (second from left above and second from right below).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">Neighbor Laurie (Finn Farrell), center, becomes honorary March sister.</span></div><div><br /><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmN5yaHp6k8inw0J11EUUQYwpTQfzgqcMBnIXH8O1yzT2XJbJp0yg9fg1-lQHQeLQdX1qlboeJ82pxIxkDf83jCSEQpR_52azv3ZD6YBpe2V09xw3JAIrK7kIbhvfgNKul8_1ZGa7D6vARVS-AtwmHAr_Swnytz-Xp_Z6MO71hbpzXhDmm_AuAih11uS_/w640-h426/YOH_LittleWomen_Z72_3968%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Getting ready for the ball.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGCsTg0ecfeZCp5y353LyAdSwK7_YZceDSickdhnvFXgaphXwOKAOkbqSuIFCMGTuAz6YIRTb8g_omWvSdrEewp-smMq6bUwDhyphenhyphenrR_bsicjCAQYN_NTif7-TdWime7LUaAYOUy4hVMGN2yu6Htup8aweqMldh-CYJpgjLp868I3BW3b_Feio_TPT9HAyx/w640-h426/YOH_LittleWomen_Z72_3761%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Another story rejection for Jo.</div></span></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKPEtwd57nrDxAaCDkwclepb9cZj0bIxQtb22luYh4C0VSVnTRhizxx_RcjiCPm8HIuCHSq9Y4Hcpx_FmA7dB_rP0xmHy5mqItQey6hl54xL-vOSCysigLRdQVJDKvi0aetOoIzwMTFOWHtq0ygEk9TeBRNg8ANNNxWVk_su57UA8t3Y1ROrVVu7uo8z_/w640-h426/YOH_LittleWomen_Z72_3574%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jo shares her story with the Professor, a story that included, hags, trolls, knights, and sword fights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvguUartBD-u9wvwAEwytQ6q_cwEC37h2RHUyRKt1d-HA5yYJ-KFUQaVQ036L3C2XeoXKLr4tRg8sc2PdhUTUEBvsLy5C1on0-3OZOHwqyCTLefor_3K8EjyPnYxbCUCK5jbOsfXr2LBQ2At-Mfz6klCSIKeQ6d87G6sd45LPkQSIQedvRbREypgAiltW/w640-h426/YOH_LittleWomen_Z72_4211%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">The full cast at curtain call.</div></span></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNHTFlTQJGSeM7W_fCx0_4IPKfClnhKFgIKJhiEvg4S3sHYgrR3dpHf1lXIUDBk7ZUGUEPhuKTMqSEokqctJgSil4LmxweITA4leIEdNMO44LcNlkIapVxL5GYBkuzfZ13WjZYKaJxnFMdbTc_Pw5JqsNpo38fc74Za3pBefWHyfe1ju7Uqyd9EuAYMSV/w640-h426/YOH_LittleWomen_Z72_4511%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Little-Women" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><span><div><br /></div><div>Next up for YOH: <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Women of Lockerbie</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">By Deborah Brevoort<br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Friday, May 3rd, 7pm<br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, May 4th, 7pm</span></div></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">“A mother from New Jersey roams the hills of Lockerbie, Scotland, looking for her son’s remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victim’s families. THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE is loosely inspired by a true story, although the characters and situations in the play are purely fictional. Written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, it is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate.” – Dramatist Play Services</span></span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-weight: normal;">The </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://capitolfools.com/" target="_blank">Capitol Fools</a></u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> hit the Lebanon Opera House stage Saturday night for a raucous evening of political humor. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">They poked fun at just about every big name politician in Washington D.C.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Including: Joe Biden</span></div></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8I5fgpku3jZvTRaBzVP6bFJbMLBk7S-n3kvpWbyyMYoKCy5rvnWFPOBh-KRLCXBOtLENxGeEgcPBcyheV0Mh2CUwFr0ctbf8D9ttJe1ZionG2Zvr0kVrov27FqAcrO7Ad0oOMMFlFKZkMIwH7ff4sEY0cbaACplCJazB1TPFfiPA4ZZV6Q6tYi_0HF20l/s1000/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4601%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8I5fgpku3jZvTRaBzVP6bFJbMLBk7S-n3kvpWbyyMYoKCy5rvnWFPOBh-KRLCXBOtLENxGeEgcPBcyheV0Mh2CUwFr0ctbf8D9ttJe1ZionG2Zvr0kVrov27FqAcrO7Ad0oOMMFlFKZkMIwH7ff4sEY0cbaACplCJazB1TPFfiPA4ZZV6Q6tYi_0HF20l/w640-h426/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4601%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Trump and Rudy</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1ptE9pmkQbtSeH1FjSFUIhLzNHHGYt60WtlujcieGhiTtQuDe2s0jkoVKAtlzL_EguIbmexTk7FRI66epcVG-OMv0VpgADkjlhBHvHhu0ukkqvKN7OgDzopIkbQWI8RfBcsO6vAzarJf8z8l626ViXHrTITW09AuD2aWoMag_hdHZPJA5WDzzBHgZCQV/s1000/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4666%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1ptE9pmkQbtSeH1FjSFUIhLzNHHGYt60WtlujcieGhiTtQuDe2s0jkoVKAtlzL_EguIbmexTk7FRI66epcVG-OMv0VpgADkjlhBHvHhu0ukkqvKN7OgDzopIkbQWI8RfBcsO6vAzarJf8z8l626ViXHrTITW09AuD2aWoMag_hdHZPJA5WDzzBHgZCQV/w640-h426/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4666%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Marjorie Taylor Green</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWYgJdsb5cstNmLthSXllvGTV2lhSsTPsfg6xmbKKdHjZ2hC62hamZTjC-K263pNp4jMbxPK0KqmjN74NtE9E8XKsGhktJNnjPlh2Ko0eMEPZD_dZQlEsv8cyGCRBypxHCCZt9fyBziV15_qpYE1IirxswLGXrjPMdiAMHu2gDGyUppKVuQx6qtqYUimB/s1000/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4740%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWYgJdsb5cstNmLthSXllvGTV2lhSsTPsfg6xmbKKdHjZ2hC62hamZTjC-K263pNp4jMbxPK0KqmjN74NtE9E8XKsGhktJNnjPlh2Ko0eMEPZD_dZQlEsv8cyGCRBypxHCCZt9fyBziV15_qpYE1IirxswLGXrjPMdiAMHu2gDGyUppKVuQx6qtqYUimB/w640-h426/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4740%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjf0icpPIRW1bpqot8RWDGBGSnNLPXqKxQ7fdMHRR_29ZI6-WB8ggPGbrmwIk1cagcynUIxTAheT-zJb8e3GSBaVqJQ42ruZB36u6lR2Ai78aVubH7YVZlRQBA-cBubMcOnmfa5fsy_GZZWZ9AdwYCA7MDaoHAsQ9HADVIJOXkwk_GPuXW2N5DoJxrke4_/s1000/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4744%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjf0icpPIRW1bpqot8RWDGBGSnNLPXqKxQ7fdMHRR_29ZI6-WB8ggPGbrmwIk1cagcynUIxTAheT-zJb8e3GSBaVqJQ42ruZB36u6lR2Ai78aVubH7YVZlRQBA-cBubMcOnmfa5fsy_GZZWZ9AdwYCA7MDaoHAsQ9HADVIJOXkwk_GPuXW2N5DoJxrke4_/w640-h426/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4744%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">And Climate Activists Bob Dylan, Greta Thunberg, Neil deGrasse Tyson and John Kerry</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmDZTs60DtZeH-EEyCdxmM2ORV5l7R-8q4elNUW_3DGMUELwyb0aR_oyKT08RX_gnXyJ_l1_Bw9_QFWv9Xz2m-aTSbSfsrPLQTOVKpnHn0M5mUe0EXidMSetLI_2Cz1kddM-vz890bDktQ5URiYSarYMVNkfUEb0LhSSWxhnRs645VnAirn_8jAVVryHU/s1000/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4812%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmDZTs60DtZeH-EEyCdxmM2ORV5l7R-8q4elNUW_3DGMUELwyb0aR_oyKT08RX_gnXyJ_l1_Bw9_QFWv9Xz2m-aTSbSfsrPLQTOVKpnHn0M5mUe0EXidMSetLI_2Cz1kddM-vz890bDktQ5URiYSarYMVNkfUEb0LhSSWxhnRs645VnAirn_8jAVVryHU/w640-h426/LOH_CapitolFools_Z72_4812%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/Capitol-Fools" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I overheard more than one person say as they were leaving "My face hurts from laughing so much!" </span><span style="font-size: large;">It was pretty dang funny.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Next up for LOH: <b>Red Baraat Festival of Colors</b> on March 16, ticket info see below.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><h2 style="font-size: large; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qwt6FSxJOPMYTnuXJIBEUIca7DPEsWu99jdeKLj7WnTHGJPtYIgRrnmpXaqiUPlORm50ax8J9b440DOixOf9qb3pAl3HFLeFlfsrrqvAhPPQNvquiqVqGqheNFYYVItkgm1OcVNUIusT/w400-h265/WeathersfieldSignPBN_4620.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Meeting March 5 Vote <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/uploads/march_5_town_election_results.pdf" target="_blank">Results</a></u></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwKOimWh4vekUTsXkz9o6eBnm_FfyI8Z7-7ZeKEOpYv2zQ8nDWsBqyfNh3TLAAmcyf-pFiaMrC1tuxcr0rbQcgqF2zXOg_AZRLKTg6URL0g4e7HrVtsPJGgCp84U7K9WRocYbZsXA2q1c_RMfZUlsEbVIEt_k7y6mUydp4CVSu7cwpTN3b9Z8jDHsMooTH/s1125/Dem%20Prez.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Vermonters reject nearly 1 in 3 school budgets on Town Meeting Day</span></h2></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Twenty-nine of 93 reported budgets were voted down, according to data from the Vermont Superintendents Association.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a>Voters struck down close to a third of school budgets across Vermont on Tuesday, the highest proportion in at least a decade, according to the Vermont Superintendents Association. <br /><br />Twenty-nine of 93 reported budgets were rejected, according to unofficial results collected by the association. Four districts still hadn’t reported as of early Wednesday afternoon, and 22 have votes still to come.<br /><br />Last year, only two budgets were rejected on Town Meeting Day.<br /><br />Leading up to Tuesday, <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/05/voters-wrestle-with-supporting-schools-or-pushing-back-against-rising-property-taxes/">voters had expressed dismay at the anticipated increase in education property taxes</a>, projected to rise by an average of 19%, due in part to a proposed increase of more than $200 million in school spending.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/06/where-did-vermont-voters-reject-school-budgets-on-town-meeting-day/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=594157e9b6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_06_04_22&utm_term=0_-594157e9b6-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Stripping back local control of school budgets? Phil Scott says it is on the table.</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The governor told reporters on Thursday that he voted against his local school budget and suggested Vermont’s education funding system “might have reached its life expectancy.”<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a><br /><br />Gov. Phil Scott thinks it might be time to wrest some school spending control away from the local level. <br /><br />“That’s not going to be popular. My just saying that probably isn’t popular, but I think it has to be on the table,” Scott said at his weekly press conference on Thursday.<br /><br />Scott’s suggestion came after Vermont <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/06/where-did-vermont-voters-reject-school-budgets-on-town-meeting-day/">voters as of Thursday rejected 30 school budgets on Town Meeting Day</a> in the face of average projected education tax increases of 19%. The proportion of defeats — almost a third of the 95 budgets reporting results this week — is the highest rate of no-votes in at least a decade, according to the Vermont Superintendents Association.<br /><br />A Berlin resident, Scott said he voted “no” on his local budget, the Washington Central Unified Union School District, which was among those shot down.<br /><br />Prior to this week’s budget rejections, education spending in Vermont was projected to increase by about $230 million, or 13.5% year over year. Health care costs, construction, special education, disappearing federal money and increased salaries are all contributing significantly, according to state data. <br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/07/stripping-back-local-control-of-school-budgets-phil-scott-says-it-is-on-the-table/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=602255e35c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_07_03_51&utm_term=0_-602255e35c-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">‘I want to make a change’: Milton hazing survivor advocates for change to sexual assault laws</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont lawmakers are considering a change to state civil laws that allow judges and juries to rest partial blame for sexual assault on the survivor.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />When Zac Blondin sat in Vermont courtrooms from 2014 to 2021, the cameras were always pointed at the back of his head.<br /><br />His identity was shielded through the numerous criminal and civil cases and appeals that progressed through Vermont’s courts — his face never on camera, and his name substituted for a pseudonym in court filings.<br /><br />But last month in the Vermont Statehouse, Blondin for the first time faced the cameras as a childhood survivor of sexual assault.<br /><br />“I want to make a change, and I don’t care if I have to put my face out there to do it,” Blondin told a panel of legislators last month.<br /><br />The change he’s trying to make is to a Vermont law that allows judges and juries to rest partial blame for a sexual assault on the survivor in civil court.<br /><br />It’s called the comparative negligence standard. In a civil case where a plaintiff is suing a defendant for damages and an admission of liability, the defendant can argue that the plaintiff had partial responsibility — comparative negligence — that led to their predicament. So long as that comparative negligence is calculated by a judge or jury to be 50% or less at fault for the incident, a defendant can still be found liable.<br /><br />But if a plaintiff is found to have partial responsibility, that percentage of liability they are determined to share — calculated subjectively — equals the percentage deducted from their settlement.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/04/i-want-to-make-a-change-milton-hazing-survivor-advocates-for-change-to-sexual-assault-laws/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=f5ea79eb1e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_29_09_42&utm_term=0_-f5ea79eb1e-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Former WES custodian and Weathersfield resident, charged with vandalism against co-worker.</span></h2></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Woodstock Police have charged a former Woodstock Elementary School custodian, Matthew Snide (50) of Weathersfield, with three counts of Unlawful Mischief or vandalism. The vandalism was allegedly committed against a teacher at the school in January.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> According to a release, the school reported a series of incidents to the police and Woodstock Officer Sanuj Arora conducted an investigation and determined that there was probable cause that Snide urinated in three pairs of boots belonging to a WES teacher. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Snide had been ordered to appear at Vermont Superior Court-Windsor Criminal Division on April 9 t answer to the charges.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Warmest winter on record: Several Vermont communities hit new highs</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">According to data from the National Weather Service, Burlington, St. Johnsbury and Woodstock all had their warmest winters on record.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/habib-sabet/">Habib Sabet</a><br /><br />Ordinarily, Matt Trombley takes his first customers out on the ice around Christmastime. This year, though, he didn’t lead his first Rutland County ice-fishing trip until February.<br /><br />“I had people calling left and right in January,” Trombley said. “I told them we don’t have any ice — in the middle of January — and they were like, ‘Excuse me?’”<br /><br />Trombley runs the Vergennes-based guide service 3rd Alarm Charters, which he said does most of its business during the warmer months but has led ice fishing trips in the region for years.<br /><br />With warming winters and increasingly unreliable and unsafe ice conditions, however, Trombley said that guiding during ice-fishing season is no longer worth it. In the past two years, he said, 3rd Alarm Charters has done less than 25% of its normal winter business.<br /><br />“It has been steadily tougher,” Trombley said. “To be honest with you this is probably our last year doing it.”<br /><br />The paltry ice conditions this year have been a result of what has been the warmest meteorological winter on record for large swaths of Vermont, a striking example of rising temperatures across the globe due to climate change.<br /><br />According to data from the National Weather Service, the Burlington area just concluded its warmest winter since at least the 1886-1887 season, when recording for the area first began.<br /><br />Across the three months that comprise the meteorological winter — December, January, and February — Burlington saw a record-high average temperature of 30.7 degrees this season, shattering the previous record of 30.1 degrees. Burlington also saw its highest recorded minimum temperature of 3 degrees, making this one of only a handful of winters on record that Burlington didn’t see temperatures at or below zero.<br /><br />Burlington wasn’t the only area that set records this season. According to NWS data, St. Johnsbury and Woodstock both notched new high average winter temperatures. Montpelier and Bennington, meanwhile, each had their second-warmest seasons on record.<br /><br /><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/04/warmest-winter-on-record-several-vermont-communities-hit-new-highs/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=f5ea79eb1e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_29_09_42&utm_term=0_-f5ea79eb1e-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Joe Biden approves disaster declaration for Vermont’s December flooding</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Municipalities in seven counties now qualify for 75% federal reimbursement to cover costs associated with flood recovery.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sophia-keshmiri/">Sophia Keshmiri</a><br /><br />President Joe Biden on Monday approved Vermont’s request for federal disaster assistance for seven Vermont counties following <a href="https://vtdigger.org/tag/2023-december-flooding/">major flooding in December</a>, according to Gov. Phil Scott’s office.<br /><br />Municipalities in Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Windham and Windsor counties now qualify for federal reimbursement of 75% of the costs associated with flood recovery — such as debris removal, road and public building repairs, staff overtime, and contractor assistance.<br /><br />State and federal assessors found at least $1.9 million in storm-eligible costs during a preliminary survey in December, though the final number is expected to increase, according to a press release issued by Scott’s office.<br /><br />“I appreciate the Federal government’s quick response to the flooding disasters we’ve faced over the last several months,” Scott said in a written statement. “Between the July, August and December flooding, we have a long road ahead and my team will continue to do all we can to help with recovery, and support mitigation that will better secure communities in the future.”<br /><br />Last month, Scott <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/20/vermont-seeks-federal-major-disaster-declaration-for-december-floods/">requested disaster assistance</a> for the Dec. 18-19 floods, marking his third major disaster declaration request for 2023. According to Vermont Emergency Management Director Eric Forand, three such requests in a year is unusual. <br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/03/04/joe-biden-approves-disaster-declaration-for-vermonts-december-flooding/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=f5ea79eb1e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_29_09_42&utm_term=0_-f5ea79eb1e-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Town Volunteer Vacancies</b></h2></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Town of Weathersfield is seeking volunteers to appoint to various available positions. The application can be found at<a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/uploads/volunteer_application_4.pdf"> this link</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Alternatively, you can contact Susanne Terrill at <a href="mailto:weathersfield@weathersfield.org">weathersfield@weathersfield.org</a> to obtain a copy via email, or stop by the Town Office at 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 to obtain a paper copy.<br /><br />The following positions are vacant: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Animal Control Officer – 1 Vacancy<br />Budget Committee – 7 Vacancies<br />Connecticut River Joint Commission Representative – 1 Vacancy<br />Conservation Commission – 1 Vacancy<br />Energy Coordinator – 1 Vacancy<br />Board of Listers – 2 Vacancies<br />Fence Viewers – 3 Vacancies<br />Green Up Coordinator – 1 Vacancy<br />Health Officer – 1 Vacancy (Current Health Officer not Seeking reappointment but will continue to serve until the position is filled).<br />MMH Board of Trustees – 3 Vacancies<br />Parks and Recreation Commission – 7 Vacancies<br />Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies<br />Mount Ascutney Regional Commission – 1 Vacancy<br />Southern Windsor County Transportation Committee Rep – 1 Vacancy<br />Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Mgmt. 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span></span></div></span><span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; 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border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br />Rika Henderson Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br />Nathan McNaughton Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Public Hearing March 18-(Airstrips) <a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/7._pc_bylaw_amendment_memo_to_sb.pdf">Memo</a> <a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/7a._pc_bylaw_amendment_-_notice_of_public_hearing.pdf">Notice</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">March 18</div></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">March 7 Special Meeting <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_03-07-2024_5.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Town Meeting March 2</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-18" target="_blank">February 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-17" target="_blank">February 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/n/60v8t" target="_blank">March 8</a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">March 12th Board Meeting 6:30 PM<br />March 15th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly<br />March 15th Early Release Day for Students<br />March 25th-29th Student Led Conferences<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">March 28th Early Release Day for Students<br />March 29th No School for Students</b><br />March 30th School Budget Meeting at 10:00 AM<br />April 2nd VTCAP testing Starts<br />April 5th Kindergarten Registration<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">April 5th No School for Kindergarten Students</b><br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">April 8th-12th Spring Break</b><br />April 26th and 27th Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Weathersfield</span></div></div><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kindergarten Registration, April 5<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kindergarten Registration/Screening for the 2024-2025 School Year will take place on Friday, April 5, 2024. If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024, it is time to enroll them at Weathersfield! Please call the school (802) 674-5400 to schedule an appointment for this year’s screening. We look forward to hearing from you.</span></span></div></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">No School for Kindergarten Students on April5th</b></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Upcoming State Testing Dates for Students in Grades 3-8</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">State testing begins April 2nd. Testing starts each day testing at 8:15 in the morning and students will test primarily in the morning. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Please try to schedule any appointments or other activities around the testing dates, because it is important and easier for the students if they are here. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you have any questions about testing, please feel free to reach out.<br /><br /><b>VTCAP Testing Dates:</b><br /><br />5th and 8th Grade Science-April 2-3<br />April 4 Make-ups<br /><br />3rd-8th Grade Math-April 16-18<br />April 19 Make-ups<br /><br />3rd-8th Grade ELA-April 23-25<br />April 26 Make-Up</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Make-Up Week-April 29-May 3</span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring Sport Registrations are OPEN</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Track & Field (5th-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963</a><br /><br />Softball (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Baseball (K-2 T-ball/coed) (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970</a><br /><br />Coaches application: <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426</a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">Eclipse Events around Vermont</a></u></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank"></a></u></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. <br /><br />The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” <br />Time to start planning, <a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a> by email.</span><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is a Solar Eclipse?</b></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Rick Bates, guest contributor</span><br /></b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the sun from our point of view, blocking the light of the Sun and casting a shadow over a part of the surface of the Earth. If we are directly in that shadow, we experience a total eclipse. If we are nearby but not completely in the Moon's shadow, we experience a partial eclipse.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">There are two types of total eclipse, depending on the distance that the Moon is from the Earth when it passes in front of the Sun. The Moon's orbit of the Earth is slightly elliptical, and thus at its closest, the Moon is 225,623 miles away, and at its furthest is 252,008 miles away. We notice this when we experience a "Super Moon" when the Moon is close to us and, particularly when it is at or near the horizon, looks much bigger than usual. A normal solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is near enough to us that it covers the entire disk of the Sun. If the Moon is more distant, it does not cover the entire surface of the Sun, and there is an outer band of the Sun's perimeter still visible. This is called an annular eclipse. You probably won't be surprised to learn that an annular eclipse is also known as a Ring of Fire. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"> Total Eclipse, as will be visible in northern Vermont Partial Eclipse, as will be visible in Weathersfield. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Eclipses in History </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Although there is no historical record of any significant event in Weathersfield connected to solar eclipses, the 1932 annular eclipse did generate considerable media and scientific interest throughout Vermont. An article in the August 19, 1932 edition of the Vermont Phoenix discussed some of the questions posed by the scientific community: "It would be of great interest for physiologists to know whether the regular supply of milk and eggs was in any way upset by the eclipse. There are many cattle and chicken farms throughout the area where the eclipse is total and reports by farmers would be much appreciated by the society and would provide material for studies which may eventually prove helpful to the farmers themselves." </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Elsewhere there have been eclipses which are of historical interest. As early as 1302 BCE, Chinese observers recorded a total eclipse which blocked the Sun for nearly six and a half minutes, and in 763 BCE a total eclipse darkened Assyria (now Iraq) for five minutes. Both of these events caused superstitious reactions; the eclipse in China was propitiated by the Emperor performing rituals and eating vegetarian meals; the Assyrian eclipse was mentioned in early records in connection with an insurrection in the city of Ashur. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Eclipses in 29 CE and in 33 CE in Jerusalem have been cited by various Christian historians as explaining the New Testament assertion that the sky darkened when Jesus was crucified. The 29 CE eclipse had a period of totality of just under two minutes, and the one in 33 CE lasted just over four minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The Koran mentions an eclipse preceding the birth of Mohammed, and some religious historians point to a three minute and 17 second total eclipse in 569 CE as signaling that event. And on January 27, 632 CE, the day when Mohammed's 18 month old son Ibrahim died, a partial eclipse occurred. Muhammed himself, however, is said to have stated that the Sun does not eclipse to signal human events. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The son of William the Conqueror, King Henry the First of England died in 1133 CE, and on that day there was a total eclipse which lasted slightly over four and a half minutes. Historian William of Malmesbury (1080-1143) wrote of the event that “hideous darkness agitated the hearts of men.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Setting aside these attempts of non-scientific ancients to make human sense of the movements of the cosmos, the 1919 eclipse is of historical and scientific importance. Four years earlier, Albert Einstein had published his Theory of General Relativity, which was received with some skepticism by much of the scientific community. One of its assertions was that the gravity of massive objects like the Sun curves space time in their vicinity, and this curvature must affect the trajectory of light as it passes near. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">An eclipse, by darkening the daytime sky, would allow for observation and photography of stars in the area surrounding the Sun. By then observing and photographing the same stars in the night sky, any effect of the Sun on the apparent position of the stars could be observed and measured. Expeditions sponsored jointly by the Greenwich and Cambridge Observatories were mounted to Sobral, Brazil and to the island of Principe off the coast of Africa, and when the results of the observing and photography were studied and analyzed, Einstein's predicted degree of curvature of the path of light was confirmed and he became an overnight celebrity. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Observe the Upcoming Eclipse </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Even at 90% obscured, the Sun will not be safe to look at directly, and ordinary sunglasses do not provide nearly enough protection. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">With eclipse glasses, which are inexpensive and available from a variety of online sources, you will be able to observe the Sun directly during the entire two and half hours that it will take for the Moon to pass in front of the Sun. Get the ones with black polymer lenses; glasses made from mylar are not recommended, as they can be scratched and even a tiny pinhole can allow a dangerous amount of light through. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Welding glasses of shade #14 are safe. Anything less than #14 is not safe. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">You should hold your glasses up to a bright light source and check them for any light leakage. If they are compromised, do not use them. Cut them up and put them in the trash. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">One trick which some observers use when they are experiencing a total eclipse is to wear an eyepatch over their dominant eye for twenty minutes or so before totality, so that when the Sun is hidden and the stars emerge, they will be light-adapted and able to see more of the stars in the sky.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The safest way to observe an eclipse is by indirect viewing, which is both easy and fun. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">With a thumbtack poke a hole in the center of a piece of paper or cardboard, and hold another sheet of cardboard or paper below it. Position the papers so that sunlight passes through the hole and onto the lower surface. And if you poke two holes, you can project two images. Or get a colander and project dozens of images at a time. You can also stand under a tree and look down at hundreds of images of the eclipse on the ground as light passes through the spaces between the tree's leaves.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where to Observe the Upcoming Eclipse </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The April 8th eclipse will be the last eclipse in the United States until 2045. So, it's worth thinking about whether or not you should travel a couple hours to see the eclipse in its totality. Those who have experienced a total eclipse often use terms like "awe-inspiring" and "life-changing" to describe those two or three minutes in which day will become night, birds will fall silent, and the stars will come out. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do opt for the total eclipse, consider that you will not be the only car on the road. In fact, it might be wise to think of the eclipse as being like foliage season, if the colors only lasted for a couple hours and only occurred in two or three counties. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Once you decide to head north, there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of good viewing sites. A ball field, a parking lot, the green in a small town, any public open space will do, any public open space will do; just make sure there will be no light pollution during the minutes of darkness. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">If you decide to stay here, where we will see a 92 or 93% eclipse, viewing should be very easy. Most of us can probably find a place on our own deck or front lawn which will work fine. All that is needed is a clear view to the south and west. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">If you want to experience the eclipse with friends and neighbors, you are invited to come to Hoisington Field. We have reserved the field from 1 to 5 pm, but the actual eclipse will begin at about 2:15, and will end a little after 4:30. This is a joint event of The Weathersfield Proctor Library, the Reading Public Library, and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA). There will be at least two telescopes equipped with solar filters for safe viewing, and there will be a limited number of free solar viewing glasses available. As I write, a new solar telescope is on its way to Weathersfield. This is the result of a nearly $5,000 grant awarded by the American Astronomical Society. For the technically inclined, the scope is a Coronado 70 SolarMax III Solar Telescope with a SolarQuest tripod and motorized alt-azimuth mount. The filter is an H-alpha filter, which will allow for clear views of the granular surface of the Sun including sunspots, and also the solar prominences which radiate visibly outward at the perimeter of the Sun’s disk. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Here's a fun fact: despite being 93 million miles away, the Sun is so large that the distance from us to the closest part of the equator of the Sun is so much greater than the distance from us to the outer edges of the sun, that we have to change the focus of our viewing telescopes when we go from the center to the edge of the Sun. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">And wherever you choose to view the eclipse, bring a folding chair and remember to dress warmly, including your warmest boots. Staying outdoors in April is a cold business, and you will want to be able to enjoy yourself while you do it. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Roderick Bates is a member of the Weathersfield Historical Society, a Trustee of the Weathersfield Proctor Library, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group. He lives with his wife Lynda Tallarico on Chimney Ridge, where he edits the poetry journal Rat's Ass Review. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sources:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Burlington Free Press: "A look back at Vermont's solar eclipse history, and a look ahead to the next total eclipse" by Ella Ruehsen June 11, 2021</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Space.com: "The 7 Most Famous Solar Eclipses in History" by Tia Ghose, November 13, 2012</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Brittanica.com: "9 Celestial Omens" by Erik Gregersen </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Airandspace.si.edu: "The Death of a King, End to a War, and the Solar Eclipse" May 12, 2017, by Zachary Hullings, The Smithsonian Institute The Royal Society Journal of the History of Science: "The 1919 eclipse results that verified general relativity and their later detractors: a story re-told" by Gerard Gilmore and Gudrun Tausch-Pebody, October 21, 2021</span><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bob Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Shrek (movie), March 30 10 a.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007Der2AE" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> FREE but you need to register</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pride Second Chance Prom, April 13, 6 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU000000Bwv72AC" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Singing in the Rain (movie), April 18 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000003vL72AI" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kinky Boots (movie), May 9 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007EcX2AU" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Zach Nugent's Dead Set, June 7 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000006POj2AM">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>LOH on Location: Pride Picnic, June 14 6-8:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/pride/" target="_blank">Learn More</a></u><br /></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jordan TW Trio March 16, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/jordan-tw-trio/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />March 12, 19, 26 at 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>March 12, 19, 26 at 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photographs of a Witness to History</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h3><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></span></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AARP VERMONT:<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Click the event title for more information and to register.</span><a href="https://events.aarp.org/mQzaa9" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></a><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/OLU2yK" style="font-weight: normal;">3/13, Virtual - Monthly AARP VT Advocacy Team Meeting<br /></a><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/iOXXNh" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, In-Person - AARP VT Lobby Day: "A Better Place to Live & Age"<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/nQq3ev" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Virtual - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Growing Tomatoes<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/LPMMPE" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Phone - AARP VT Tele-Town Hall Event about Social Security<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/4WrG0K" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Virtual - Painting Class<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/VwgZmB" style="font-weight: normal;">3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div>Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) <u><a href="https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/">https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/</a></u></div><hr style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/" target="_blank">Sundaez</a></u></b>-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.<br />West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>Reopens April 27th at 11 a.m.!!</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5ccXx8dGnBDcowYCJ5tOTZru8mrtGQS3vu9wGsZF16sN9g3KyRhyDqAvLwsd7A1NzTiV-LaQMW2OeavoPFsi15UVoww_GWmNKF49ZuBe36kyA0CUggy0GWwZvsGG6kAbRW1zx8bORSSEg_mm_kE19I4aBQLVCOML5Wkym22SxBxNUyi9n8o6fJl5whyP/w640-h360/Primary%20Vote.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Town Meeting 2024</div><div style="text-align: center;">VOTE on Tuesday, March 5, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Martin Memorial Hall</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">School Vote Tuesday, April 2,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">10 a.m.-7 p.m.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Martin Memorial Hall</div><div style="text-align: center;">Informational Meeting</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">March 30, 10 a.m. at the Schoo</span>l</div></span></h2><h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-02-27/your-guide-to-vermonts-town-meeting-day-tradition-in-2024" target="_blank">Vermont Voting Info</a></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">What happens on Town Meeting Day in Vermont?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Elections of selectboard or city council members, school board members, mayors and other local officials.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Approval or rejection of town budgets.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Approval or rejection of school district budgets. (delayed this year)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ballot items: You may see bond votes for infrastructure projects, advisory questions that tell the selectboard how the public thinks about a certain issue, and more.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Presidential primaries (in presidential election years, including 2024).</span></li></ul></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/Elections%20Division/election%20info%20and%20resources/town%20meeting%20and%20local%20elections/citizen-guide-text-2.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting</b></a></u></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Australian Ballot Voting-Tuesday, March 5 Martin Memorial Hall <u style="background-color: #fcff01;">8 a.m-7 p.m.</u></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6N07criPhxpNryJFHJBDwzC0xl70nxh99oK9F7X6I4vgOx3GPQiEKv_8MZ3gwrj-0h2mRuSIZeKr-Kg6KS4oHo9vEY5idGb-EPQhRoPQhWjAIOyKZ8d5YHl42-40hj538sMnCNoFKNpmH_AvPaBqBm0N-FxIGcsFiQhyphenhyphen6EXBVzpj_z8dPSlkibPdS98i/s720/Your-Vote-Counts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two NEW Write-in Candidates Announced</h2><div><b><u>Alicia Jenks</u></b> has announced that she will be running as a write-in candidate for <b><u>Library Trustee</u></b>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Sean Whalen</u></b> has announced that he will be running as a write-in for <b><u>Town/School Moderator</u></b>. </div><div><b>David Fuller withdrew his name</b> as a write-in for this position. 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Meet the Candidates (on the ballot)-in their own words</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2024/02/weathersfield-weekly-blog-special.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b> for their responses</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>Selectboard Candidates</b><br /></u></span><span><span><span>Nathan McNaughton-2 year <br /></span></span></span><span><span><span>Wendy Smith- 2 year </span></span></span></span></div><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Rika Henderson- 3 year/2 year remaining<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">August Murray-3 year/2 year remaining<br /></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Michael Todd-3 year</span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">School Director Candidates postponed until April 2</span><br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deborah Richardson-1 year<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark Yuengling-1 year<br /><br />Sara A. Steele-3 year</span></span></h2></div><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In case you missed Town Meeting on Saturday</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Vote to be held on April 2</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield School Board approved a revised FY25 budget for $8,363,626 to be voted on by Australian Ballot on April 2 at Martin Memorial Hall 10 a.m.-7p.m.. </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">An informational session will be held on March 30 at 10 a.m. at the school. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you already submitted the original school ballot, the entire school ballot will be destroyed and new ballots will be sent out to those that had requested mail-in ballots. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More information on the budget can be found here: <b><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/supervisory-union/su-finance-operations/budget-information?fbclid=IwAR0wGiS8f_lLS22uVgS5rb0OxhsY7gY5f2aUiNSBBTEWlg7hjLuZWO4gOzc" target="_blank">Revised Budget</a></u></b></span><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Town-Meeting-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-g8pioAg_ZFCzGH-BF9mv86v8wK8pEit4vql4lPnu-8HNCJgT7FEcgKWvbC9ZyNTQ0VRVNez99m4gLzllZw-9Tm0uQhd4wO5NpqJIYRQYkdIPU70s_bz-40gmopFX9tOgD06taqdDSrfv0uIyiyOkg8sMcYdfagKq2dWCKg09RLaJll2GXtxvJu3y6Oa/w640-h426/TownMeeting2024_Z72_1507.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Jess Brown and Meredith Kelley were there promoting the PTOs Spring fundraisers</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Town-Meeting-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmGRLtPcYElVbDboVyjlwBc6LwDzBjeoYCkcBRRpo2SwTJk6ZA55YjcO5VBfN0HZjgCATZZVjprEv89z3pgwfP4ftr7qOuBu2i6jULKxqwsjw-ghwhndMSXHuPwu4N9b1hUfrI0D8-_QMSAX5BI0_bXpbjGF7nkjqLL1c-0Zzn4v9eh_CAETbp5tTqIxS/w640-h426/TownMeeting2024_Z72_1510.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Folks were reviewing the Town Report</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2gvuCWjdTxFa0Bca2Wt2CzDgasc5lhoR8I2nuuBlBGWHqGOM5U5hkeuJ6lNP3v9XcWts74BRTdeB4_e9A6L7Q_lNB_fPX1WA-EVjpVlrN8I-dexS5lDnOxdB8DCHgGIEZcXePvI_EVtHXNyZp6_4-4_qb9yaSZKoOEmF-DnNLzqu7jSFvDeEJqyVIhk1/s8256/TownMeeting2024_Z72_1515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2gvuCWjdTxFa0Bca2Wt2CzDgasc5lhoR8I2nuuBlBGWHqGOM5U5hkeuJ6lNP3v9XcWts74BRTdeB4_e9A6L7Q_lNB_fPX1WA-EVjpVlrN8I-dexS5lDnOxdB8DCHgGIEZcXePvI_EVtHXNyZp6_4-4_qb9yaSZKoOEmF-DnNLzqu7jSFvDeEJqyVIhk1/w640-h426/TownMeeting2024_Z72_1515.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">John Broker-Campbell continued as Moderator, </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">seen here going over the agenda with John Arrison.</span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Town-Meeting-2024" style="font-size: xx-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbK8vIJRdp5VgHJD8TeJrXtIJd7RK1Dtd92uAhKVHTWtDp_Nyxe3wpOxbhMxqEK-qY0RW1hSmhUqNMoB_BO7voWX5urG_Qn1azbqzS18cU2oVnzYQczZUHbNTvo-hBeTB5hV9aMxehkHAWFh3fsaVkt3Q7oUr5Khyphenhyphen9z1OSPcZw0dDS2pX97ks1SiwXW_cE/w640-h426/TownMeeting2024_Z72_1524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Select Board and Town Manager</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Town-Meeting-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqx9FFVnP_UYy4e1Ya6O6wMFOFs0JNxeY1LXQI-76BMOJA-z7Hy6Gs7kt6PsukhLA8iYFX-w26OsOoYAslIzk4AlEN4wWtv4m0ZfZnflwQhJWI0nMCFNG0B28cBMQMLCn1Bw8LDtsXbG4oCMJftk_NSrQi6qMIf-d4mdQGi1hSX5mIeJWx2FUBqt56BqO_/w640-h426/TownMeeting2024_Z72_1540.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dave Fuller spoke about his wife, Candy, </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">who was this year's recipient of the 2023 Service Award.</span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EwNAdapd3HPBmyCS1DBC4AqPAX2Nh1KEvwrD7TmjgzCnyId78hrpvZNs4Spl6MRD_NHvtoUEjDAX_X4944TU9KsstjcTgyS31h0h1EMletrxiVP-bgECJbAGIZtWXB_aiIu33mOrTOAE4193O2efr5IcDOs9gA0dtg81k9VMPovWszd6RZzPeEGjEan6/w640-h426/TownChallenge2017_9042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ginger at the </span><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/WeathersfieldProctorLibrary/2017-Galleries/6th-Annual-Town-Challenge" target="_blank">Town Challenge</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> in 2017</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Virginia “Ginger” Jane Lovette Wimberg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died peacefully on Feb. 20, 2024, in Ascutney, Vt., after a courageous battle with cancer.</span></h2>Ginger was born on July 16, 1945, in Upper Darby, Pa., into a loving family with her parents, four siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many family friends, where she experienced a joyful life filled with fun, food, and laughter. She grew up in Beesley’s Point, N.J., describing her home as “…full of warm and happy memories. There was sadness and problems – but that was greatly outweighed by the positive – our neighbors were special to us.” Ginger began dating her future husband James “Jim” Wimberg in high school in New Jersey, where they eventually were married and started a family. In 1978, they moved their family to Weathersfield, Vt.<br /><br />Ginger was the heart of her home, and became the center of her beloved Weathersfield community. She genuinely gave of herself to family, friends, and strangers alike, without regard to their station in life. She welcomed all into her home, feeding guests her famous waffles and buns, housing them and their dogs – sometimes for months at a time – and treating them as members of the family.<br /><br />In addition to caring for her neighbors and friends, she was involved in her community in a variety of ways. Among her many endeavors, she was president of the Weathersfield Historical Society from 2012-2020, contributed her time to countless potlucks and events, organized and led the Town Challenge, and was a justice of the peace who helped a former student write her own marriage vows. In 2019, she received the Weathersfield Service Award to honor her contributions to her community.<br /><br />Ginger’s vocation was teaching. After beginning her career as a high school physical education teacher, she then taught fourth graders for over 30 years at Weathersfield Schools. She loved teaching everything from math to Weathersfield history, taking students on field trips around town so that they would develop an appreciation for the community in which they lived. Along with teaching her class, she was an invaluable part of the school community, from organizing and leading geography bees, to joking with maintenance staff and speaking her mind whenever she felt necessary. In the words of a former student, “She believed in me and never gave up on me. I was falling behind in school, and instead of watching me fail, she spent so much extra time helping me succeed that she helped make me the person I am today.”<br /><br />In her personal time, Ginger loved spending her hours outside, swimming, walking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, gardening, and laughing with friends. She was known for hanging her laundry all year round, even in the snow. Ginger was an avid gardener, maintaining many gardens surrounding her home and sharing the fruits of her labor with family and friends. She was a lifelong learner, taking courses, earning an advanced degree, and studying local as well as family history. She enjoyed studying geography, traveling, and reading. Along with sharing the titles of books she enjoyed and lending books from her many bookshelves, Ginger loved storytelling, whether the story was about her growing up years in New Jersey, or her adventures spent with family and friends in Vermont or beyond. Ginger’s presence will be greatly missed by the many people who love her.<br /><br />Ginger is survived by her beloved husband Jim of 56 years; her children Chet Wimberg and his wife Lynn, Christian Wimberg, and Elizabeth Dimick and her husband Kenneth; her grandchildren Erika Anderson and her fiancé Guy Crescenzo, Emma Wimberg, James Wimberg and his girlfriend Taina Perez, and Teah Vazquez; and her great-grandchildren Drew Flick and Lilah Virginia Wimberg.<br /><br />The memorial service will be held at the Weathersfield Center Church on Center Road in Weathersfield, Vt., on May 4 at 11 a.m. </div><div>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Weathersfield Historical Society, P.O. 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Light snacks and cash bar!<br />ORDER TICKETS: <a href="https://weathersfieldptocomedy.cheddarup.com/"><b>https://weathersfieldptocomedy.cheddarup.com </b></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">PTO March Madness is Back</span></h2></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/weathersfield-school-pto/home" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="1280" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIRJXtdyB2PGR_1mCVub7V8_0w2cSWRMUU-DWlOKXWWUyPspYx6ptLRAmSJTQj585aifXGJ8twzdgfGxwi6kNTCndbUzK_y-SYiuoiGHsmuaKjHdM08RvhyphenhypheneJv7_GufI8TipORR5rSaFJwQ8noAM6B4YghSW9Lxq6DSqUJUHNO9FWlqqwZ6s5jORqCMz5G/w640-h366/Flyer%20PTO%20March%20Madness%20Fundraiser%202022.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">CALENDARS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE<br /><br />$10/each! Unlimited available to purchase. When you purchase a calendars, you are purchasing chances to win, not an actual calendar. Purchaser's names will be added to a master list, and we use RANDOM.ORG to select winners each day in March.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WSPTO" target="_blank">PTO on Facebook</a></u></b></span></div><div><span class="C9DxTc" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 17.3333px; font-variant-ligatures: none;">Email the PTO: </span><a class="XqQF9c" href="mailto:wsPTO@wsesu.net" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 17.3333px; font-variant-ligatures: none; pointer-events: all; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span class="C9DxTc aw5Odc" color="inherit" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><b>WSPTO@wsesu.net </b></span></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase your calendar anytime up to March 31!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Town Challenge March 23</h2></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Do you have your Town Challenge team together yet? The annual town-wide trivia challenge is just two weeks away. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Which team will have bragging rights for a year as the most knowledgeable group in town and have their name engraved on THE plaque?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hosted <a href="https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/">Weathersfield Proctor Library</a> Board of Trustees at the Weathersfield School in Ascutney beginning at 7 p.m. More info. call 802-674-2863.<br /><br /></span><div><span><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Theatre</span></h1><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Legally Blonde, The Musical<br /></span></span></span>30th Annual North Country Community Theatre Teen Production<br />Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH, March 2, 2024</h2></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Every time I attend a performance in the Upper Valley with our local teens, I'm in AWE at the talent we have in our little community. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">These actors were CRAZY GOOD. </span><br /><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Kudos to </span><span class="xv78j7m" spellcheck="false" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lanni Luce West,</span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Susan Lamontagne, Jane Woods, Amye Mason, and everyone involved with </span><span class="xv78j7m" spellcheck="false" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">North Country Community Theater (NCCT)</span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">. It was a STELLAR production.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/Legally-Blonde" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZEntexh7soL7fna68plbkqkwLMh9UWoFMU7czl5j4nH7or_LMdJg_7V9ix0GWl1ELeRW_1rL3avFoFD6d_sybVpNFscSRx5oj2qO6sG-8-rvs3s1SECqaJ4PxKMfMroNKwZMsZbyDPQnbfzzw2oDhXA1qYaSunRhz9LHYsglEifQYINoIJWGYNznZBCY/w640-h426/NCCT_LegallyBlonde_Z72_1746%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The story follows Elle from sorority president in California to a law degree at Harvard University.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/Legally-Blonde" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqj2bYpwObAR1DXGSoNT52hcK2dfSigxpX8tpsaFX9NbtTfJ5g2HCULNxKlNKtxMMpVEnSvKyZbepMZuXlAkxEYZJjdyM3bs0b51riGdfxexRH_szZ1gOOrBUwrkLfcDBeEtzHtDsCDtp9VRGA_-w7cyvSHbdGFFRBnZt3YyCgp_TRT5O_uAgN-iZE5Ey8/w640-h426/NCCT_LegallyBlonde_Z72_1867%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Love is the underlying theme for Elle and for her friend Paulette-who dreams of an Irish husband and finds him in the UPS driver.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/Legally-Blonde" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3LmWxUnJ_k7KbpLQQOzQeIWlr4IKjGz5K4vji7nxhPKYlCVc5gekKDMKaAdDrjlNbmpX0cZXLP1s_-V3G7yuh4x5TrhZX-uLNrPYsKBr5n4Fx9FUn6vkHyHZgcuQF0zpO_VSxjQF-p_K-XcuThphyeR2eEVJ1aZWGXmPn_b_NfN7JgoXFNJZi0kxT8HY/w640-h426/NCCT_LegallyBlonde_Z72_2535%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Elle successfully defends her client and clears her of murder charges.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/Legally-Blonde" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidG9B9QtCsd_HBpHex8cz-2Dq5W36tmFTYbkfgFaPDYDlHA2ArUuvXG70udTQlPtz2Pha1IhGX-VRsd1CO9MPGqICN74tcPozNXkJoYJwDwANXq5DJVowfFWxCoOUkm5cQQ4FAYgr1IZLVt5OulbKGnM8ZD4nvJYCvpHWErhUdm9OEDOvLOPQ7eieVUChx/w640-h426/NCCT_LegallyBlonde_Z72_2564%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>And graduates as class Valedictorian.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/Legally-Blonde" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV091HtqcWV_1WpWxnvZKkrXQgGIAIHBXve3IlJ1-1woP2-ftrUnQu6PvpvoQerLGt7C9VwfKqPTO_AVPk0kNC4WAbkwTj5egmev3-DcbL_YjHhYuNgy8xyYej9vZCm_MYP3jydapOclI6ngiXEHyS9PWV6G0lhqLDULyjS7ublowvEB3cwxR7SrI5E7tC/w640-h426/NCCT_LegallyBlonde_Z72_2649%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/NCCT/Legally-Blonde" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><br /></div><div>It was an very energetic and colorful show in the newly renovated <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" target="_blank">Lebanon Opera House</a></u></b>.</div><div>Monday night 3/4-Sasha Velour takes the stage and Saturday 3/9 it's The Capitol Fools at LOH.</div></div></span></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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The application can be found at<a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/uploads/volunteer_application_4.pdf"> this link</a>. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Alternatively, you can contact Susanne Terrill at <a href="mailto:weathersfield@weathersfield.org">weathersfield@weathersfield.org</a> to obtain a copy via email, or stop by the Town Office at 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney, VT 05030 to obtain a paper copy.<br /><br />The following positions are vacant: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Animal Control Officer – 1 Vacancy<br />Budget Committee – 7 Vacancies<br />Connecticut River Joint Commission Representative – 1 Vacancy<br />Conservation Commission – 1 Vacancy<br />Energy Coordinator – 1 Vacancy<br />Board of Listers – 2 Vacancies<br />Fence Viewers – 3 Vacancies<br />Green Up Coordinator – 1 Vacancy<br />Health Officer – 1 Vacancy (Current Health Officer not Seeking reappointment but will continue to serve until the position is filled).<br />MMH Board of Trustees – 3 Vacancies<br />Parks and Recreation Commission – 7 Vacancies<br />Planning Commission – 2 Vacancies<br />Mount Ascutney Regional Commission – 1 Vacancy<br />Southern Windsor County Transportation Committee Rep – 1 Vacancy<br />Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Mgmt. District Rep – 1 Vacancy<br />Surveyor of Wood and Lumber – 1 Vacancy<br />Veterans Memorial Committee<br />Weigher of Coal<br />Tree Warden – 1 Vacancy<br />Zoning Board of Adjustment – 5 Vacancies, 2 alternates<br /></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Public Hearing March 18-(Airstrips) <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/7._pc_bylaw_amendment_memo_to_sb.pdf" target="_blank">Memo</a></u> <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/7a._pc_bylaw_amendment_-_notice_of_public_hearing.pdf" target="_blank">Notice</a></u></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">March 18</span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Town Meeting March 2</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-18" target="_blank">February 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-17" target="_blank">February 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/n/76824" target="_blank">March 1</a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">March 10th Daylight Savings Time Starts</b><br />March 12th Board Meeting 6:30 PM<br />March 15th Early release Day for Students<br />March 25th-29th Student Led Conferences<br />March 29th No School for Students<br />April 2nd VTCAP testing Starts<br />April 5th Kindergarten Registration<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">April 8th-12th Spring Break</b></span></div></div><br /><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring Sport Registrations are OPEN</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Track & Field (5th-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963</a><br /><br />Softball (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Baseball (K-2 T-ball/coed) (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970</a><br /><br />Coaches application: <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426</a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library Seed Catalogue</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWpyzyrkDLsmQTeuk3_xsmsd8FFMik2MJETVj-ZggBbm6Mso6oxg9WK3Q32DTY_b2lOdZsQVtGL64838EastiVtXoRkuh0aE0H0YYEfetUXNnioivAd6PUl6Ga3nLXjJqXfom226yfl0-hRy13GSIk_17ljxpNstHV2HCU9EUh7uzM2rhkdHUud19ZUlD/s2304/The%20Weathersfield%20Proctor%20Library%20Seed%20Catalogue%20is%20open%20with%20many%20thanks%20to%20the%20Heirloom%20Market%20at%20Comstock%20Ferre%20in%20Old%20Wethersfield,%20CT.%20Come%20browse%20our%20Baker%20Creek%20Heirloom%20Seeds%20collection,%20a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">Eclipse Events around Vermont</a></u></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank"></a></u></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. <br /><br />The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” <br />Time to start planning, <a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a> by email.</span><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists gear up for Vermont’s 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The unique celestial event on April 8 will provide opportunities for local scientists and space enthusiasts to combine knowledge with firsthand experience.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In old German mythology, the sun and the moon were married. A solar eclipse — when the moon passes completely in front of the sun, blocking most of its light — was seen as the moon being drawn to his bride. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hazel Wilkins, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, knows all about the science of solar eclipses. Yet she drew on stories like the German one to describe her viewing of a partial solar eclipse in 2017 as an almost spiritual experience. “Seeing (an eclipse) for the first time really opened my eyes to the possibility of connections — not only in the astronomical world, but really in our own lives,” she said.<br /><br />Wilkins is the regional lead trainer of a group of academic researchers, citizen scientists and local space enthusiasts who are planning to study the sun in detail when it is covered by the moon for about three minutes on April 8.<br /><br />The roughly once-in-a-century opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in Vermont is not just a chance to conduct astronomical research close to home, it’s also a chance to deepen the public’s connection to science, and for scientists to experience the topics they study firsthand.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/scientists-gear-up-for-vermonts-2024-total-solar-eclipse/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">5 tips for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse on April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I asked experts and scientists about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the sun!” as Scott Whittier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, put it. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Even during a partial eclipse, the sun’s burning rays can penetrate your retinas and <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/">cause eye damage in minutes</a>. But the once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the sun be completely covered by the moon may make it worth finding safe ways to gaze upward.</span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Find out if your community will be on the eclipse path (YES! see above!)</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure out a way to view the eclipse safely<br /><br />Keep an eye out for these special details<br /><br />Be ready for crowds<br /><br />Be ready for clouds </span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-size: 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Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pride Second Chance Prom, April 13, 6 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU000000Bwv72AC" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Singing in the Rain (movie), April 18 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000003vL72AI" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kinky Boots (movie), May 9 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007EcX2AU" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Zach Nugent's Dead Set, June 7 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000006POj2AM">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>LOH on Location: Pride Picnic, June 14 6-8:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/pride/" target="_blank">Learn More</a></u><br /></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Johnny Folsom 4 – A Tribute to Johnny Cash March 9, 7:30 <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/johnny-folsom-4-a-tribute-to-johnny-cash/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jordan TW Trio March 16, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/jordan-tw-trio/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photographs of a Witness to History</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h3><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos from Leahy's exhibit at the Brattleboro Museum &Art Center in 2014: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">UPCOMING EVENTS FROM AARP VERMONT:<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Click the event title for more information and to register.</span><a href="https://events.aarp.org/mQxGkm" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></a><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/OCiHLa" style="font-weight: normal;">3/5, Virtual - Monthly Paid Leave Organizing Meeting<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/mQzaa9" style="font-weight: normal;">3/7, Virtual - Learn the Fundamentals of Google Calendar<br /></a><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/OLU2yK" style="font-weight: normal;">3/13, Virtual - Monthly AARP VT Advocacy Team Meeting<br /></a><a href="https://mobilize.us/s/iOXXNh" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, In-Person - AARP VT Lobby Day: "A Better Place to Live & Age"<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/nQq3ev" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Virtual - All You Ever Wanted to Know About Growing Tomatoes<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/LPMMPE" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Phone - AARP VT Tele-Town Hall Event about Social Security<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/4WrG0K" style="font-weight: normal;">3/20, Virtual - Painting Class<br /></a><a href="https://events.aarp.org/VwgZmB" style="font-weight: normal;">3/28, Virtual - Elevate Your Google Calendar Skills</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div>Events for Perkinsville/Weathersfield (online) <u><a href="https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/">https://local.aarp.org/perkinsville-vt/aarp-events/</a></u></div><hr style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/" target="_blank">Sundaez</a></u></b>-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.<br />West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_h45B0GiDVTveZU9BbF71vao78y1zuTAXaqbwgyRUiR6QxyL8JMfkZK09vKRlPN4UGCfnfL01WlOU4xB6jZcCC5Sak5CJjRk6Geb0MxujomiwO73cYHCY9sxuPaZicoDhfyUnrW2X2OodQYTIvCv09lZ4xOGh453bR-twRAOLBW89MQwLlE0yX2HI9Qwj/s720/Your-Vote-Counts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_h45B0GiDVTveZU9BbF71vao78y1zuTAXaqbwgyRUiR6QxyL8JMfkZK09vKRlPN4UGCfnfL01WlOU4xB6jZcCC5Sak5CJjRk6Geb0MxujomiwO73cYHCY9sxuPaZicoDhfyUnrW2X2OodQYTIvCv09lZ4xOGh453bR-twRAOLBW89MQwLlE0yX2HI9Qwj/w400-h266/Your-Vote-Counts.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Weathersfield School Board Vote to Postpone the School Budget, Articles and Candidates Voting and Informational Meeting on Saturday</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">On Monday, the school board met in a special meeting and voted to postpone ALL Weathersfield School district voting as well as the informational meeting, previously scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2nd.<br />The school board received permission from the Vermont Secretary of State's office to postpone the voting on the school budget and articles in the School Warning. They also received permission to extend the terms of the seated school directors until the next school district vote.</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #313131; font-family: "helvetica neue", serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #313131; font-family: "helvetica neue", serif;"><b><u><a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2022/Docs/ACTS/ACT127/ACT127%20As%20Enacted.pdf" target="_blank">Act 127</a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">In 2022, Vermont leaders crafted a piece of legislation that aims to reshape the state’s educational system, particularly in rural areas. <br /><br />Act 127 redefines pupil weights. Stated simply, the law is meant to direct education money toward schools and students who need it most. Act 127 recognizes that certain groups of students need more educational resources. These categories include low-income students, English Language Learners (ELL), and students in small or rural districts which typically have a smaller tax base.<br /><br />With property taxes forecasted to increase by more than 20% this year – a figure deemed unacceptable by both the Legislature’s Democratic leaders and Republican Gov. Phil Scott, lawmakers scrambled in February to write legislation that would repeal that tax break and give school districts extra time to draft new spending plans.</span><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.850">H.850</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The legislation, <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.850">H.850</a>, would give schools until April 15 to reschedule their budget votes – should they choose to do so – and sets $500,000 aside to reimburse districts for related costs. It would also require town clerks to mail a new ballot to anyone that’s already requested an absentee ballot.<br />Governor Phil Scott signed H.850 on February 22.<br /><br />The school board will be having a regular school board meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2nd to discuss possible changes to the budget and to set a date for the Informational Meeting and the Australian Ballot Vote.<br /><br />It would appear from H.850 that the vote will need to take place <b>BEFORE APRIL 15</b>, and the WARNING needs to be posted one month (March 15) prior to the school district vote.<br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Meeting 2024<br /><a href="https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/Elections%20Division/election%20info%20and%20resources/town%20meeting%20and%20local%20elections/citizen-guide-text-2.pdf">Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting</a></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Community Lunch Hosted by <br />Friends of the Weathersfield Proctor Library<br />March 2, Noon-12:30 p.m.<br />at the Weathersfield School Cafeteria</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Annual Town Meeting-Saturday, <br />March 2, 12:30 p.m. at Weathersfield School</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Australian Ballot Voting-Tuesday, <br />March 5, Martin Memorial Hall, <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">8 a.m-7 p.m</span>.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><h2><span style="color: #313131; font-family: helvetica neue, serif; font-size: x-large;">David Fuller runs for Town/School Moderator as Write-in Candidate <br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">With both the Town and School Moderators positions open on the ballot, David Fuller has stepped up and thrown his hat into the ring, well actually he needs you to write him in for Town </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moderator</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (the school </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">moderator</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> vote has been postponed, see above).</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If Fuller does not secure the position by write-in balloting, the Select Board will need to appoint someone to fill this position.</span></span></div></h2></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">Never miss out on future posts by following <a href="https://follow.it/photosbynanci?action=followPub.">Weathersfield Weekly Blog</a>.</div></span></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-77290791128028174782024-02-25T09:04:00.000-05:002024-02-25T09:04:45.784-05:00Weathersfield Weekly Blog February 25 Town Meeting Preview<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43cCV7-WGmnsLPdlz_KyRryOAOiRZqmsAzXV9NAaYc7TL35efLnB5U9jcsBswy2MOhKrdEjICGx2VHP9XhEedHYCw4FARzmaFIcH2A6DUEzj75ir7E5N2QShzn5ROZPMf8c2eIn3mMoin8fTngKFYpNZfhKjHW7LmcRMlKjjqzfF8AtRAOmmZP4XrRz9-/w640-h360/MtAscutney_20240224_095756.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Is this the last of our snow? 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Call to Order (Introductions if Needed<br /></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br />II. Changes/Additions to the Agenda<br /></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br />III. Items for Discussion Followed by Motions (if needed)<br /></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">a)</span><u style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"> Vote to rescind the FY25 budget and postpone the FY25 budget information meeting<br /></u><u style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">originally set for Saturday, March 2, 2024. (See article below from Annemarie Redmond<br /></span></u><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u><br /></u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">IV. Executive Session (1 V.S.A. § 313) - If needed<br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br />V. 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;">Town Meeting 2024</span></h2></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/Elections%20Division/election%20info%20and%20resources/town%20meeting%20and%20local%20elections/citizen-guide-text-2.pdf" target="_blank"><b>Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting</b></a></u></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Annual School Meeting-Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. Weathersfield School <br /></span></span>(maybe, maybe not, see below)</h2><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><b>Annual Town Meeting-Saturday, March 2 12:30 p.m. at Weathersfield School</b></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Australian Ballot Voting-Tuesday, March 5 Martin Memorial Hall <u style="background-color: #fcff01;">8 a.m-7 p.m.</u></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6N07criPhxpNryJFHJBDwzC0xl70nxh99oK9F7X6I4vgOx3GPQiEKv_8MZ3gwrj-0h2mRuSIZeKr-Kg6KS4oHo9vEY5idGb-EPQhRoPQhWjAIOyKZ8d5YHl42-40hj538sMnCNoFKNpmH_AvPaBqBm0N-FxIGcsFiQhyphenhyphen6EXBVzpj_z8dPSlkibPdS98i/s720/Your-Vote-Counts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6N07criPhxpNryJFHJBDwzC0xl70nxh99oK9F7X6I4vgOx3GPQiEKv_8MZ3gwrj-0h2mRuSIZeKr-Kg6KS4oHo9vEY5idGb-EPQhRoPQhWjAIOyKZ8d5YHl42-40hj538sMnCNoFKNpmH_AvPaBqBm0N-FxIGcsFiQhyphenhyphen6EXBVzpj_z8dPSlkibPdS98i/w200-h133/Your-Vote-Counts.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Vote May Be Delayed</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Guest Article by Annemarie Redmond, Chair of the Weathersfield School Board<br /><br />More likely than not Weathersfield <b>school voting and the informational meeting will be delayed this year</b>. The implementation of Act 127 didn’t work out as planned. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Without guidance from the Agency of Education (the Secretary of Education retired over a year ago and still has not been replaced by Gov Scott), school districts and boards were left to figure it out on their own. <br /> <br /> School spending increased at a higher rate than normal for many reasons, including: a lack of incentive in the new law to cut spending (making cuts didn’t reduce property taxes), wage increases, a 16.4% increase in health insurance costs, the end of federal COVID funds, less money in the state Education Fund, and inflation. <br /> <br /> This issue of the 5% cap in Act 127 leading to large increases in spending first became apparent in November 2023 but wasn’t able to be addressed by the legislature until they reconvened in January. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">They got right on it, creating a fix for this issue. H850 removes the 5% cap from Act 127, giving school districts a chance to affect their tax rates. H850 just passed this week and is now law. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">School districts will be able to delay the school vote if they want to take advantage of the opportunity to revise their budget. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Weathersfield school board has indicated that they will do so. There will be an emergency meeting early next week to make it official. They will then get to work with the help of the Budget Advisory Committee to revise the FY 25 school budget.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In a related story:<br />Gov. Phil Scott signs law aimed at driving down education spending</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">H.850 repeals a controversial cap on homestead property tax rate increases and allows school districts to push back their budget votes.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a><br /><br />Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday signed into law <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.850">H.850</a>, a bill that repeals a controversial property tax cap and allows school boards to push back budget votes in an attempt to lower education spending and, in turn, property taxes.<br /><br />“The changes made in this bill are a necessary step as Vermonters face a projected 20% increase in property tax bills, and in some communities, it could be even higher,” Scott wrote in a letter to lawmakers. “But to be clear, this bill does not solve our property tax problem. These changes will only reduce rates if school boards adjust their budgets accordingly and local voters support those changes.”<br /><br />On Wednesday, the <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/21/senate-passes-property-tax-cap-repeal-calls-for-groundbreaking-reimagining-of-education-financing-and-spending/">Senate expedited the passage of H.850</a>, acknowledging the time-sensitive nature of the legislation. <br /><br />During debate on the Senate floor, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden Central, said the legislature would need to come up with “groundbreaking” new ways to contain public education costs this year.<br /><br />In his letter, the governor harkened back to <a href="https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/Education%20Proposal%20Facts.pdf">2017</a> and <a href="https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/Memo_5%20Year%20Education%20Plan_5-1-18.pdf">2018</a> proposals that he said “would have put us on a better path to a sustainable public education system.”<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/22/gov-phil-scott-signs-law-hoping-to-drive-down-education-spending/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=611164a6a1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_22_06_30&utm_term=0_-611164a6a1-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRrdgO1fDp1UA2kpgXPf85KAx-t3TVuyqvXBJ_KZXXeBTTE0QEwPD-VCmZLYBZxP-3ppns-j2GwyFjllPtp897QQSUw9AuwcNQgUzuhOTI5xiK_DVKsseP258HM-l6ZMdYWA23vZZcz5RikPWbC6e-241sBnDfGwHha493SIQKNcs98paQwDcoZduCj4e/s2205/Town%20report_20240222_083209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2205" data-original-width="1672" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRrdgO1fDp1UA2kpgXPf85KAx-t3TVuyqvXBJ_KZXXeBTTE0QEwPD-VCmZLYBZxP-3ppns-j2GwyFjllPtp897QQSUw9AuwcNQgUzuhOTI5xiK_DVKsseP258HM-l6ZMdYWA23vZZcz5RikPWbC6e-241sBnDfGwHha493SIQKNcs98paQwDcoZduCj4e/w304-h400/Town%20report_20240222_083209.jpg" width="304" /></a></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">By now you should have received your Annual Report. In case you have not, here's a preview.</span></div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2023 Service Award</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Congratulations </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">to Candy Fuller, the 2023 Service Award </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;">recipient (page 4)</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Weathersfield School Warning</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The report has the School Warning (beginning on page 8) along with the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">reports</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> from the School Board, the Superintendent, the Principal, the Hicks Nichols </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Committee</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, and the WPTO (Weathersfield Parent Teachers Organization). It also lists all the school staff and curriculum reports.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">There is a brief report from the Budget Advisory Committee which states that they approve of presenting the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">budget</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> to the voters.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">School Budget and Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union Budgets are included too.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Annual Town Report</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Town </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Annual</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Report begins on page 51.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The polling time listed on the cover page say polls are open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (page 6), however the Board of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Civil</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Authority </span><u>adjusted the time to 8 a.m. -7 p.m.</u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (page 6) to account for the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Presidential</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Primary, which falls on Town Meeting Day this year in Vermont.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dedication Page</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This year's Town Report is dedicated to Loraine "Cookie" Shand and Edith Stillson.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Elected Officials</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The report lists the Elected Officials, the many volunteer </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">opportunities</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> in the town, the appointed officials, and the town staff.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Warning</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Town Meeting Warning is found on pages 64 and 65. You can also read the articles below. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Some questions: </u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(that might be a question to ask at the Informational </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Meeting on Saturday, March 2 at 12:30p.m.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">->Why do the Articles jump from 5 to 8 </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Why is there no </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">dollar</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> amount listed in Article 15-support for SEVCA (see below)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">-> Why did the Council on Aging support jump from $450 to $2000 (see below)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">-> Why is it that some agencies are listed as "in budget" but are also listed in the Warning Articles with no change to their requests?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Page 66 lists the petitions taken out for elected town positions. If you'd like to read about the candidates for </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Selectboard</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and School Director -in Their Own Words, please </span><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2024/02/weathersfield-weekly-blog-special.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.</u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Reports-Selectboard and Town manager</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Next are the reports from the Selectboard and the town manager followed by budget comparisons from FY14-FY25.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">General Fund</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Comparative Budget-General Fund (page 72-80) show the budgets from FY21 through the proposed budget of FY25.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Highway and Solid Waste</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Following the c</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">omparative</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> budget pages are the budgets for the Highway Fund and Solid Waste Fund along with reports from the Police, Highway and Library.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Delinquent Tax</span></div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Delinquent Tax Report in on page 90. It appears that as of January 8 </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">there</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> is $171,647.79 in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">delinquent</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> taxes </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">including</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">interest</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">penalties</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Trustee of Public Funds</span></div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Page 91 and 92report on the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">status</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> of the Public </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Funds (individual's bequeathed or otherwise donations to the Town) the balance is $1,988,809.39.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Town Department Reports</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The remainder of the Annual Report includes the reports from: the Town Clerk , the Justices of the Peace, Dog Licensing, CARE (Citizens Assistance Registry for Emergencies), VT-Alert, County Clerks, Births Deaths and Marriages, Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association, West Weathersfield Fire Department. Weathersfield Food Shelf, Golden Cross Ambulance, Forest Fire Warden, Weathersfield Historical Society, Library Trustees, Listers, and Friends of Weathersfield Proctor Library.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Town Commission and Organization Reports</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are also reports from town commissions and organizations-Veterans Memorial Committee, Cemetery Commissioners, Salmond Covered Bridge, Emergency Management and Parks and Recreation Commission.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Reports from Social Service Groups</span></div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Annual Report closes with reports from town supported agencies and organizations. These are social service groups that request annual funds from the taxpayers of Weathersfield. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">The report states that </span><span style="font-size: medium;">"if approved by voters, agencies' funding will automatically be included in the General Fund for taxpayer support for the budget year 2021 through 2025. This will remain so unless the agency asks to change their appropriations amount. The social services listed as "in budget" have been approved by the voters for FY24."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">All are listed as </span>"in budget" except Volunteers in Action (not in budget).<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">However, Articles 12-19 are asking for funds for agencies listed as in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">budget</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> on page 111 but are not included in the budget on 75. And Volunteers in Action listed as "not in budget" on page 111 but is listed in the budget on page 75. (another question for the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Informational</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Meeting?)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Article 12-$1000 for Friends of the Meeting House-this was in the FY2021-FY2024 budget.</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 13 $2683, Health Care and Rehab (HCRS)-this was in the FY2021-FY2024 budget.</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 14-$2000 Council on Aging changed their request from $450 to $2000 <br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Article 15-$?? Support for SEVCA-no amount listed, $1500 </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">FY2021-2024<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Article 16-$750 for Blind and Visual Impaired-this was in the FY2021-FY2024 budget.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Article 17 $12,100 for VNA-this was in the FY2021-FY2024 budget.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Article 18 $500 WISE -this was in the FY2021-FY2024 budget.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Article 19 $500 Vermont Family Network-this was in the FY2021-FY2024 budget.</span></span></div></h2><h2><span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Meet the Candidates-in their own words</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2024/02/weathersfield-weekly-blog-special.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b> for their responses</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>Selectboard Candidates</b><br /></u></span><span><span><span>Nathan McNaughton-2 year <br /></span></span></span><span><span><span>Wendy Smith- 2 year </span></span></span></span></div><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Rika Henderson- 3 year/2 year remaining<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">August Murray-3 year/2 year remaining<br /></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Michael Todd-3 year</span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u>School Director Candidates <br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deborah Richardson-1 year<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark Yuengling-1 year<br /><br />Sara A. Steele-3 year</span></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Warning</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>(Note-vote may be delayed)</b></span></div></span></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Annual District Meeting for the Weathersfield School District will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney, VT). This meeting will take place in person only. To view a copy of the warning, please go to <a href="http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards">http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards</a> and follow the links to Weathersfield School Board Documents, Agendas, Minutes.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s776/Scool%20Warning.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s16000/Scool%20Warning.png" /></a></div></div><div><div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP </div></span></h1><div><span><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">at the Library in February on Last Week by appointment</div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/w301-h640/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="cursor: move;" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h1 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div><div></div></div></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AARP Taxaide program will once again offer free, in-person tax preparation to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></h2><div style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="font-size: large;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span><div><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">PTO Comedy Show<br />March 16, Common Man Claremont, NH</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/weathersfield-school-pto/home" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1092" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM46Z9HphdDcotyD4KbwZNv7BH0cNqr2XIgbxEzMm0Wj1A-CwpSYXi_J1DZVgaZQp449YCVg8XVGQs_PnwUYvBABlgVkTL3eGCRxwwsZbMKkQffS1h635ogGiBVS06jyfybzo8A59DJVGTJyHPknlcwbFa4N8CkWqnLc3y1vb4S7Pl0vrlFoZ0JqOVmSBo/w640-h368/PTO%20Comedy%20Show%202023.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;">18+ COMEDY FUNDRAISER<br />March 16, 2024, Common Man Claremont, NH<br />Doors open at 6pm. 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text-align: center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Senate passes property tax cap repeal, calls for ‘groundbreaking’ reimagining of education financing and spending</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Gov. Phil Scott is expected to sign the legislation, which will allow school districts to reopen their budgets and push back budget votes.<br /> By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The Senate on Wednesday expedited its passage of a bill that would allow school boards to postpone their budget votes, while also repealing and replacing a controversial property tax rate increase cap. <br /><br />Property taxes are projected to rise an average of 20% this year, driven by a nearly 15% expected increase in education spending. <br /><br />Lawmakers called the “time-sensitive” bill, <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.850">H.850</a>, a “Band-Aid” in addressing property taxes. But in a spirited floor session Wednesday, many acknowledged the changes wouldn’t be enough. <br /><br />Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden Central, said the legislature would need to come up with “groundbreaking” new ways to contain public education costs this year.<br /><br /><a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2024/H.850">H.850</a> would repeal the 5% homestead tax rate increase cap created by <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/S.287">Act 127</a> — Vermont’s <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/11/16/with-the-start-of-school-budget-season-districts-brace-for-new-education-finance-law/">most recent education funding law</a> — and replace it with a tax discount system limited to districts that lost taxing capacity under the new pupil weighting system created by the law. The bill also would allow school districts to alter their budgets as lawmakers hope removing the property tax cap would spur school boards to remove spending, thus lowering property taxes.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/21/senate-passes-property-tax-cap-repeal-calls-for-groundbreaking-reimagining-of-education-financing-and-spending/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=151fdf22cd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_21_02_34&utm_term=0_-151fdf22cd-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How Vermont’s education funding landscape has changed</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Use these tools to view your local district and see if it gains or loses weighted pupil share under the Act 127 reforms.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a><br /><br />Rural areas of the state, such as the Northeast Kingdom, stand to gain the most from a law that changed the way students are counted for the statewide education fund, according to new Agency of Education <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Ways%20and%20Means/Bills/H.850/W~Nicole%20Lee~FY25%20to%20FY25%20district%20ratio%20to%20statewide%20pupils~2-8-2024.pdf">data</a> presented to lawmakers earlier this month. <br /><br />For school districts and homestead property tax payers, <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/S.287">Act 127</a> goes into effect for the first time this coming fiscal year. The law, passed in 2022, is intended to even the playing field between districts by giving more weight to low-income students, English language learners and students at rural schools, on the understanding that these groups are more expensive to educate. <br /><br />Every year, towns in Vermont send money raised through property taxes to the state education fund. The fund in turn distributes money back out to school districts to pay a large portion of the annual school budgets approved by each school districts’ voters. <br /><br />The Agency of Education recently provided data to legislators on how every school district's share of weighted pupils statewide has changed as a result of Act 127. <br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/22/how-vermonts-education-funding-landscape-has-changed/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=611164a6a1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_22_06_30&utm_term=0_-611164a6a1-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank"><br />READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Phil Scott directs Vermont Emergency Management to ease applications for state flood hazard mitigation dollars</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont has $100 million to hopefully soften the blow of the state’s next natural disaster.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />In hopes of expediting the distribution of $100 million in flood hazard mitigation funding, the governor’s office announced on Wednesday that it is simplifying the application process for municipalities affected by <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023-july-flooding/">last summer’s catastrophic flooding</a> to receive state assistance.<br /><br />The state has tallied more than $1 billion in total damages sustained statewide from the summer floods. With two federal major disaster declarations approved by the White House (and <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/20/vermont-seeks-federal-major-disaster-declaration-for-december-floods/">another requested</a>), the feds have funneled millions in recovery dollars from Washington to help Vermont rebuild and brace itself for its next natural disaster.<br /><br />The state’s $100 million Hazard Mitigation Program is meant to supplement those federal dollars and finance projects that would hopefully lessen the blow of future floods in Vermont. That could include buying out flood-prone homes, elevating and improving roads and bridges, redesigning flood plains, and more.<br /><br />According to a press release issued by his office, Republican Gov. Phil Scott wants that state money distributed faster. He has directed Vermont Emergency Management to simplify the application process for municipalities seeking aid from the state’s $100 million pot and to provide more technical assistance to municipalities that may not have the time and staff to navigate the application process.<br /><br />“With fewer than 1 million residents, the State of Vermont does not have the resources or staff that our larger neighbors do,” Vermont’s Chief Recovery Officer Doug Farnham said in the release. “In order to maximize the resources that we do have, and to make the process as simple as possible for local communities, we have eliminated as much unnecessary bureaucracy as possible.”<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/21/phil-scott-directs-vermont-emergency-management-to-ease-applications-for-state-flood-hazard-mitigation-dollars/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=151fdf22cd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_21_02_34&utm_term=0_-151fdf22cd-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)-Beth Hunton (pending approval)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; 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font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><span style="font-size: large;">March 4, 18</span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-18" target="_blank">February 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-17" target="_blank">February 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: </b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">March 2nd at 10:00 AM Town Meeting-maybe, maybe not</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">March 10th Daylight Savings Time Starts<br />March 12th Board Meeting 6:30 PM<br />March 15th Early release Day for Students<br />March 25th-29th Student Led Conferences<br />March 29th No School for Students<br />April 2nd VTCAP testing Starts<br />April 8th-12th Spring Break</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring Sport Registrations are OPEN</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Track & Field (5th-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963</a><br /><br />Softball (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Baseball (K-2 T-ball/coed) (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970</a><br /><br />Coaches application: <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426</a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; 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text-align: center;"><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">April 8, 20</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">24 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Time to start planning, <u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u> by email.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists gear up for Vermont’s 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The unique celestial event on April 8 will provide opportunities for local scientists and space enthusiasts to combine knowledge with firsthand experience.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In old German mythology, the sun and the moon were married. A solar eclipse — when the moon passes completely in front of the sun, blocking most of its light — was seen as the moon being drawn to his bride. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hazel Wilkins, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, knows all about the science of solar eclipses. Yet she drew on stories like the German one to describe her viewing of a partial solar eclipse in 2017 as an almost spiritual experience. “Seeing (an eclipse) for the first time really opened my eyes to the possibility of connections — not only in the astronomical world, but really in our own lives,” she said.<br /><br />Wilkins is the regional lead trainer of a group of academic researchers, citizen scientists and local space enthusiasts who are planning to study the sun in detail when it is covered by the moon for about three minutes on April 8.<br /><br />The roughly once-in-a-century opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in Vermont is not just a chance to conduct astronomical research close to home, it’s also a chance to deepen the public’s connection to science, and for scientists to experience the topics they study firsthand.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/scientists-gear-up-for-vermonts-2024-total-solar-eclipse/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">5 tips for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse on April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I asked experts and scientists about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the sun!” as Scott Whittier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, put it. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Even during a partial eclipse, the sun’s burning rays can penetrate your retinas and <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/">cause eye damage in minutes</a>. But the once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the sun be completely covered by the moon may make it worth finding safe ways to gaze upward.</span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Find out if your community will be on the eclipse path (YES! see above!)</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure out a way to view the eclipse safely<br /><br />Keep an eye out for these special details<br /><br />Be ready for crowds<br /><br />Be ready for clouds </span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-size: 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style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bob Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Shrek (movie), March 30 10 a.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007Der2AE" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> FREE but you need to register</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pride Second Chance Prom, April 13, 6 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU000000Bwv72AC" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Singing in the Rain (movie), April 18 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000003vL72AI" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Kinky Boots (movie), May 9 7 p.m. <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUU0000007EcX2AU" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> </span></b><b style="font-size: large;">FREE but you need to register</b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Zach Nugent's Dead Set, June 7 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUU0000006POj2AM">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>LOH on Location: Pride Picnic, June 14 6-8:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/pride/" target="_blank">Learn More</a></u><br /></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Johnny Folsom 4 – A Tribute to Johnny Cash March 9, 7:30 <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/johnny-folsom-4-a-tribute-to-johnny-cash/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jordan TW Trio March 16, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/jordan-tw-trio/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); 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font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />February 27 at 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>February 27 at 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photographs of a Witness to History</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h3><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos from Leahy's exhibit at the Brattleboro Museum &Art Center in 2014: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/" target="_blank">Sundaez</a></u></b>-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.<br />West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF0FGLNpF-X0fso4I6GXt_XdlQW8_4FvxEvQL0mHfYAzmrc8QcKn9A0aciIzXxVwspTWSs5R-tpMc_fwcHP1eULQDp-OyQFc9oAX65mY1lL0ajsOPevrX2WY1tVhqfaM7yAOH5qbh8d3mK9dDrfypQB3u98sDkdwRVa6DAbvzoo7HZryJ0PJb_23oJUCO/w640-h360/20240215_094109.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">It's winter somewhere in Vermont (PICO Ski Area)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Meeting 2024</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Annual School Meeting-Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. Weathersfield School</span></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><b>Annual Town Meeting-Saturday, March 2 12:30 p.m. at Weathersfield School</b></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Australian Ballot Voting-Tuesday, March 5 Martin Memorial Hall</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: normal;">Michael Todd-3 year</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u>School Director Candidates <br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deborah Richardson-1 year<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark Yuengling-1 year<br /><br />Sara A. 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This meeting will take place in person only. To view a copy of the warning, please go to <a href="http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards">http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards</a> and follow the links to Weathersfield School Board Documents, Agendas, Minutes.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s776/Scool%20Warning.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s16000/Scool%20Warning.png" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Oooh Fondue!</span></div></span></h1><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">February 24 at 5:30 p.m.<br />at the Weathersfield Proctor Library</span></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/s1052/2024-01-24%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1052" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/w640-h472/2024-01-24%20copy.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><span>The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting a Fondue Night to chase away our winter blues on Saturday evening, February 24 at 5:30 p.m. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;">Call or email them to let them know you will be attending and what dish you'd like to share. 802-674-2863</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="mailto:weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com</a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Library in February on Tuesdays by appointment</div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/w301-h640/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="cursor: move;" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h1><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div><div></div></div></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AARP Taxaide program will once again offer free, in-person tax preparation to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Concerts and Adventu</span>res</h1><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">John McCauley<br />Niall Connolly opened<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Billsville House Concerts<br />Manchester, VT</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've heard of <b><u><a href="https://deertickmusic.com/" target="_blank">Deer Tick</a></u></b> the band, then you know who <b><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnjmccauley/?hl=en" target="_blank">John McCauley</a></u></b> is; if you haven't, let me introduce you to him.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had heard of Deer Tick, but I've never seen them. I know they have a very loyal following.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0ARu_r76R40jdKYB2klcTeSmp4MLDc1wrDWm7xQcacffIs9l9rqRjdYMIBj-ONPTDUzVa3DnMCtoAn_9yi4-WW09uxXXP0O-hS8oEeqey_g9YGBYZ1sGNGiYWn0NnAcRqmWnHPH18S9-M7af_esZ9FGa-ag0Sfv0etfnYtRRe44p4siSJXQFtZydArlV/w640-h426/Billsville_JohnMcCauley_Z72_1405%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So, when our favorite Vermont venue-<b><u><a href="https://www.billsvillehouseconcerts.com/" target="_blank">Billsville House Concerts</a></u></b>-- announced that John McCauley would be performing in February, we jumped at the pre-sale tickets-just to see what all the buzz was about. It sold out in minutes. They added a second show and it too sold out in minutes.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZ__OYrXEoz49zq0J9S3A1togHipm7WXJ96BlAhh4oN_Sglv_4FCXSO6J59YOW8bVCt79-D67aAcl41kxXChlL4Vf1u5ScvS9uop6q04tkQVuaWpqji3GlsimiPtacVuLGoMV0586Q6Ai2SGD5lQ_2gQRjHiqjjZCpWRI6W17YiX6F3IsPo8S26HC5tUs/w640-h426/Billsville_JohnMcCauley_Z72_1426%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The first show. Saturday Feb. 17, sold mostly to Billsville fans and the second show, which was actually Friday Feb. 16, sold mostly to Deer Tick fans.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4_n5bxxW15dQ_pvkrc0Dtu6tX1CpL2_r6YjROaM8wKfHQ00uEG1daizvy8ZQeSc6ywmytxR8pNZj4SfCAoXbA6RRbExKpqcyC3Mfzi7Zv-F1TCwFB77nkw7st4eBQI-ktwBEbx4IAJbawX5JLiTojmIb8u0OocVrU-vYsnDA2mEBPZfoTypuA3v_yBBe/w640-h426/Billsville_JohnMcCauley_Z72_1447%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">McCauley is a very talented songwriter and plays a mean guitar. Fun fact, he made this guitar (above) back in the day and has written many a song on it.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98c3rYXD-OmTzEiBXGajZNp91dusUO42DPnTzClHXDZ1-jXolTq1CpD0BMGd96vbn3TwIPTnXp_dGdzaRq5W-v4osCmNPvJakjgy7BZKts0O_6dqg4M2JWis4SdNUvH-I8ezYZ2QKXfLFkELC6UNQYefWjVNMX3sf9gu94fIwE8FB3YrRSRXtixiQShQn/w640-h426/Billsville_JohnMcCauley_Z72_1467%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLgI65ih_-e2FepR-gBZgT9teztiSIlgZ6rf-7kHJOxXgEfdzNLRZyt6CS8cIPpATi8VaTWa4DjTTRnKAXlKKGKl0j45yLbCs-5YC6AaxnJPwpBZ9frmkyZs3F2RMgXMsYS-QNjiI_U6SN0Z0g-4poRcM2Kvx2Et4dTHS_VzaSwTAnMZ4po-niPl_eC_W/w640-h426/Billsville_JohnMcCauley_Z72_1474%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://niallconnolly.com/" target="_blank">Niall Connolly</a></u></b> opened the show.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsKyXYZO60x51y5P-Rtc5Brcoc8eTMlfSuXm4x1N0blYBi4fFD3bk3kS0ymeOqHP0JYnxi-ieZlVSSmbybU-ZqiM4ouc2kUP88k66ZzM_zSJgpSptReaF6bWLvqrT_VvBBqXhuj9trg_qV4bgHAI_40v7zhjbba-OxhEUlKQFm5GZTUTlWXcMgXLMLa-U/w640-h426/Billsville_Niall%20Connoly_Z72_1353%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlpbUFNcmemHjT5hYSc5oi-g3WDxHFKg4AtYFbZTAyLPZ3TV2FZTWEc1R5Iln01utUM7rpr-3tywPXW-bS-o3vQWIph63WqZoIye2d3JyHMxB-C25Z7k3q98YcNGCNxDAW8b88CGc02TuaTr6eTiNX2ZcrlZfdV2v4Ly0QUobgL6CJNMvc7uRg-R6Kg6E/w640-h426/Billsville_Niall%20Connoly_Z72_1362%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/BillsvilleHouseConcerts/John-McCauley" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you love music, and love hearing bands in a "listening room" setting-do yourself a favor and get on the <b><a href="https://www.billsvillehouseconcerts.com/" target="_blank">Billsville mailing list</a>,</b> you won't regret it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To get a feel for the room, check out my <b><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoCVHPI27BQl3Pj0VF-m0GvU" target="_blank">Billsville Playlist on YouTube</a></u></b>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Next up at Billsville:<br /><b>Sierra Hull</b>, March 6-SOLD OUT <u><a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sierra-hull-wednesday-march-6th/tickets" target="_blank"><b>WAITLIST</b></a></u></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Christopher Paul Stelling and Mary-Elaine Jenkins</b>, April 21-<u><a href="https://events.humanitix.com/christopher-paul-stelling-and-mary-elaine-jenkins-sunday-april-21st" target="_blank"><b>TICKETS</b></a></u></span></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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on the <u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_02-20-2024.pdf" target="_blank">AGENDA</a> </u>will be a run through of their presentation for the Annual Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, March 2 at the Weathersfield School beginning at 12:30 p.m. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The presentation may be viewed <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/annual_town_meeting_presentation_v4.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a></u></b>. <b>The Warning</b> my be viewed above.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Articles 1-4 are housekeeping voice votes from the floor.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Article 5 lists the positions up for election by voting on Tuesday, March 5th.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The warning jumps to Article 8 (no article 6 or 7?)</b> </span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield approve the expenditure of $1,754,132 for the support and operation of the Town’s General Fund? $1,372,413 shall be raised by property taxation, allowing the Selectboard to set the appropriate tax rate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Article 9 is Town Highway funding</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield approve the expenditure of $1,188,569 for the support and operation of the Town’s Highway Fund? $987,690 shall be raised by property taxation, allowing the Selectboard to set the appropriate tax rate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Article 10 is the Solid Waste funding</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shall the voters of the Town of Weathersfield approve the expenditure of $378,314 for the support and operation of the Town’s Solid Waste Management Facility? These monies shall be raised by non-tax revenues. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Articles 11-19 are for funding things NOT in the budget.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The board will also be going over a call for a Public Hearing to amend the Zoning Bylaws (Articles 2 and 7) regarding private airstrips and helicopter landing zones. This hearing will be held on March 18.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Town will be putting out a request for bids for the bridge replacement on Ascutney Basin Rd.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Zoom in or attend in person if you want more details.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Weathersfield sweetens the pot for new police officers</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">By Chris Frost Eagle Times News Editor<br /><br />A Weathersfield police officer position remains vacant nearly two months later, and the Weathersfield Select Board is looking to sweeten the pot with hiring bonuses and more.<br /><br />"Right now, a lot of towns are offering very good incentives. Hiring bonuses are number one," said Police Chief William Daniels. "There are hiring bonuses out there that range from $10,000 to $20,000, depending on the agency and where they go."<br /><br />The department is also running into an issue finding certified full-time officers and noted that Vermont has a three-tiered system.<br /><br />"To be a full-time certified officer, you have to be a level three," Daniels said. "Level two officers are part-time officers that don't have any abilities for arrests like a full-time officer.”<br /><br />In trying to recruit people who want to come to Weathersfield, he said they're running into an issue with vacation time, as the department offers one week of vacation if someone joins the department from another agency.<br /><br />"A lot of officers are out there getting 3-4 weeks of vacation, and to come here, they would take a pay cut and would go down to only one week of vacation. They can go elsewhere and get a hiring bonus," he said. "Brandon [Gulnick] and I have been talking, and one of the ways we can get potential good candidates to come in here is a potential hiring bonus."</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.eagletimes.com/news/weathersfield-sweetens-the-pot-for-new-police-officers/article_39484f6a-c992-11ee-b972-ff6cd41606de.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">TDS Telecom completes local fiber upgrades</span></h2><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS) has completed fiber upgrades in several Vermont communities to bring lightning-fast internet connections to more residents and businesses.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Speeds up to eight gig are now available in communities including Baltimore, Cavendish, Ludlow, Perkinsville, Plymouth, Weathersfield, Northfield, and Roxbury. The upgrades are the result of an expansion of fiber internet services – known as the “gold standard” of residential connections – to about 7,700 addresses in Vermont.<br /><br />“This private investment of millions of dollars is bringing better connections for residents and businesses. As a longtime provider of telecommunications services in Vermont, we’re excited this future-proof technology will continue serving our communities for years to come,” said Drew Petersen, TDS senior vice president of corporate affairs.<br /><br />With speeds up to eight gig, files of any size can be uploaded or downloaded nearly instantly. For businesses, TDS offers dedicated connections up to 10 gig.<br /><br />TDS has done business in Vermont since 1970. In addition to private investment, TDS leveraged Alternative Connect America (ACAM) funds to expand and improve broadband service in rural areas.<br /><br />For more information, including how to sign up for service, visit <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=hudVPU-2Fp79tAJO05ga7CKKbDCIj7ZeWJdEiGt-2F1sc7N971S5QRMSKyCpiYtgqv1vFfNwxecev5To1Rlc4fzKdg-3D-3DkOUn_O3XWFiAdWrzzrOIt72qAuAWK3LiBWKB6h8Mck35dvUo8bhEbYTeuaVe1H2PZmhdKLswfzrOOFjtBTs2nbhb47UciVal2-2BhSqzLIXNd974WYDSx6pGm7lALYnUv3OW97JzQwI746-2BwR2c-2B0VBqa5DTrvj-2FgyLGvCZ7ts-2FtCxOQY0NfOS3FuX8h4vGLEeO-2FRFRE14HyzEDD-2FrQuQvSddATx-2BZADCfRcYx8-2BYpWIEm5t-2Bx4AZmauQln5duhZo-2BwJjqZwyQn-2Bhvlr5YxxSlJdoyonMso4TqKNhBM9SKjrxPw0MxxGpOIN5j8vabt9IvMCwibQnNyu3WdSeEtL-2B-2FJ3Pz3dbNDBEvG5kmVOICsfk4XHbBQnA8OM4KKa3FNbbbLde6VgXV-2B4B1039RAhUg299dweg-3D-3D">www.tdstelecom.com/local/vermont.html</a>.</span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; 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She noted that flu and RSV continue to be a challenge for employees and for the community.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/15/dartmouth-hitchcock-medical-center-warns-of-longer-waits-in-the-ed/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=30ecca20ca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_15_02_06&utm_term=0_-30ecca20ca-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div><span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Will the writers behind Vermont’s road-sign puns have to rein it in?</span></h2></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Theoretically, people will see the joke, will have a good laugh, remember the joke, and then, either consciously or subconsciously, take their foot off the pedal.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-the-other-paper/">The Other Paper</a><br /><br />Rachel Noyes often laughs at her own jokes, but in her defense, it’s hard not to laugh when you’re driving along I-89 and the traffic sign is telling you to “Camp in the woods / Not in the left lane.”<br /><br />Plenty of signs like that have popped up on Vermont’s interstates in recent years — “If you hate tickets / Raise your right foot,” for example, or “Visiting inlaws? / Slow down, be late” — that gently remind you not to drive like a maniac but are also objectively hilarious. Noyes ought to know, she wrote them.<br /><br />“The thing that’s so great about this is I submit a lot of these and when I’m on the highway and I see these, I laugh,” Noyes said. “I think they’re so great.”The outreach manager with the state highway safety office, Noyes is one half of a writer’s room in the Vermont Agency of Transportation. Together with Ryan Knapp, the agency’s Intelligent Transportation System chief, they’re tasked with coming up with messages to flash to drivers as they’re motoring along the interstate. The two have been crafting the puns since at least 2020.<br /><br />The paramount purpose of the message boards is to enhance highway safety in real time, Knapp says. That means alerting drivers that there’s a crash ahead, or that there may be black ice on the road, or that there’s snow on the ground and you don’t want to have to call a wrecker to pull your car out of a ditch.</span></div><div><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/12/will-the-writers-behind-vermonts-road-sign-puns-have-to-rein-it-in/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=f5a95811bb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_12_05_42&utm_term=0_-f5a95811bb-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank"><br /></a></u></b></div><div><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/12/will-the-writers-behind-vermonts-road-sign-puns-have-to-rein-it-in/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=f5a95811bb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_12_05_42&utm_term=0_-f5a95811bb-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><span style="font-size: medium;">A few examples<br />• “No Valentine? / Your seat belt will hold you.”<br />• “You may sparkle / But don’t drive lit.”<br />• “90 is the temperature / Not the speed limit.”</span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre sets new US track and field record</span></h2></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Franklin County Olympian ran an indoor mile faster than any American woman in history.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/shaun-robinson/">Shaun Robinson</a><br /><br />Vermont runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre broke her own U.S. record in the women’s indoor mile Sunday at a race in New York City, finishing in a time of 4 minutes, 16.41 seconds.<br /><br />Purrier St. Pierre, who was raised on a dairy farm in Montgomery, set the record as she won the prestigious <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVSuh0nMJ7o">women’s Wanamaker Mile</a> at this year’s <a href="https://www.millrosegames.org/">Millrose Games</a>. She set her previous national record, 4:16.85, at the track and field meet <a href="https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6692144-elle-purrier-stuns-with-41685-mile-us-record-at-millrose">in 2020</a>.<br /><br />Sunday marked one of her first track races since <a href="https://aliontherunblog.com/2023/11/09/678-elle-purrier-st-pierre/">giving birth to her son</a>, Ivan, less than a year ago.<br /><br />“For all the moms out there,” the 28-year-old wrote in an Instagram post that pictured her lifting the Wanamaker Mile trophy.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/12/vermonts-elle-purrier-st-pierre-sets-new-us-track-and-field-record/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=f5a95811bb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_12_05_42&utm_term=0_-f5a95811bb-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">WRJ postal facility may see mail sorting shifted to Connecticut</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Mail handlers in White River Junction, as well as state congressional delegates, warn this plan could result in further delays in mail delivery.<br /><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-valley-news/">Valley News</a><br />This story by Patrick Adrian <a href="https://www.vnews.com/Role-of-White-River-Junction-post-office-to-change-under-federal-restructuring-plan-53964117">was first published</a> by the Valley News on Feb. 8.<br /><br />The U.S. Postal Service is evaluating whether to relocate mail sorting operations for Upper Valley communities from White River Junction to Hartford, Connecticut, as part of a nationwide restructuring plan aimed at improving cost efficiency.<br /><br />But mail handlers in White River Junction, as well as state congressional delegates, warn this plan could result in further delays in mail delivery.<br /><br />USPS is studying facilities across the country to determine the logistics of shifting mail processing operations of smaller regional hubs to larger facilities that would be resourced with additional staff and sorting equipment to handle mail and packages of multiple regions.<br /><br />Studies began last fall of 58 processing and distribution centers nationwide, including the one in White River Junction. Eight studies have been completed, each recommending a relocation of mail processing operations, with each transfer projected to save at least $1.5 million per year on average.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/09/wrj-postal-facility-may-see-mail-sorting-shifted-to-connecticut/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=44a8a2a97a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_09_03_39&utm_term=0_-44a8a2a97a-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><b></b></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">What you need to know about the 2024 presidential primaries in Vermont</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The state is one of 15 slated to take part in the Super Tuesday primaries. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/babette-stolk/">Babette Stolk</a><br /><br />In Vermont, March 5 is going to be a busy day. Not only are most municipalities scheduled to host <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/18/as-town-meetings-prepare-to-return-to-the-floor-some-covid-19-changes-remain/">Town Meeting Day</a>, but the state is also set to host its quadrennial presidential primaries. <br /><br />Vermont is one of 15 states slated to take part in Super Tuesday, during which <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/us/politics/super-tuesday-when-states.html">roughly one-third</a> of the delegates to the Democratic and Republican national conventions are allocated. Of course, Vermont doesn’t send that many delegates to either convention, where the parties pick their presidential nominees. California, which also votes on Super Tuesday, will send 169 delegates to the Republican convention, compared to 17 from Vermont. <br /><br />Not every municipality holds Town Meeting Day on the first Tuesday of March — and this year, due to <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/06/lawmakers-consider-pushing-back-school-budget-votes-as-they-rethink-property-tax-cap/">a last-minute debate</a> over education funding, some school districts <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/14/local-school-leaders-see-immense-challenges-in-proposed-state-funding-changes/">may delay their budget votes</a>. But all presidential ballots are due to local clerks by 7 p.m. on March 5. <br /><br />“We have such an interesting mosaic of the way communities vote on their municipal budgets, the way they vote on their school budgets, and so the only consistency across the state is in the presidential primary,” said Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas in an interview with VTDigger. <br /><br />Vermont voters will be able to choose from <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/19/vermont-announces-candidates-for-2024-presidential-primaries/">a dozen presidential candidates</a> in the 2024 primaries, half of whom are seeking the Democratic nomination and half the Republican nomination. They include the parties’ frontrunners — President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and former President Donald Trump, a Republican — along with a number of ex-candidates. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy all dropped out of the Republican contest after Vermont’s ballots were finalized.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/16/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2024-presidential-primaries-in-vermont/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=d6125a6396-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_16_05_28&utm_term=0_-d6125a6396-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Town Volunteer Vacancies</b></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The vacancies are as followed (updated January 16, 2024):<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Appointments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)-Beth Hunton (pending approval)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; 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font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">February 20 <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_02-20-2024.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a></u> <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet-02.20.24.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-17" target="_blank">February 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/6s9rj" target="_blank">February 16</a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">February 19th-February 23rd Winter Break No School</b></span></div></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;">March 2nd at 10:00 AM Town Meeting<br />March 10th Daylight Savings Time Starts<br />March 12th Board Meeting 6:30 PM<br />March 15th Early release Day for Students<br />March 25th-29th Student Led Conferences<br />March 29th No School for Students<br />April 2nd VTCAP testing Starts<br />April 8th-12th Spring Break</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring Sport Registrations are OPEN</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Track & Field (5th-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963</a><br /><br />Softball (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Baseball (K-2 T-ball/coed) (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970</a><br /><br />Coaches application: <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426</a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library Seed Catalogue</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWpyzyrkDLsmQTeuk3_xsmsd8FFMik2MJETVj-ZggBbm6Mso6oxg9WK3Q32DTY_b2lOdZsQVtGL64838EastiVtXoRkuh0aE0H0YYEfetUXNnioivAd6PUl6Ga3nLXjJqXfom226yfl0-hRy13GSIk_17ljxpNstHV2HCU9EUh7uzM2rhkdHUud19ZUlD/s2304/The%20Weathersfield%20Proctor%20Library%20Seed%20Catalogue%20is%20open%20with%20many%20thanks%20to%20the%20Heirloom%20Market%20at%20Comstock%20Ferre%20in%20Old%20Wethersfield,%20CT.%20Come%20browse%20our%20Baker%20Creek%20Heirloom%20Seeds%20collection,%20a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWpyzyrkDLsmQTeuk3_xsmsd8FFMik2MJETVj-ZggBbm6Mso6oxg9WK3Q32DTY_b2lOdZsQVtGL64838EastiVtXoRkuh0aE0H0YYEfetUXNnioivAd6PUl6Ga3nLXjJqXfom226yfl0-hRy13GSIk_17ljxpNstHV2HCU9EUh7uzM2rhkdHUud19ZUlD/w480-h640/The%20Weathersfield%20Proctor%20Library%20Seed%20Catalogue%20is%20open%20with%20many%20thanks%20to%20the%20Heirloom%20Market%20at%20Comstock%20Ferre%20in%20Old%20Wethersfield,%20CT.%20Come%20browse%20our%20Baker%20Creek%20Heirloom%20Seeds%20collection,%20a.png" width="480" /></a></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; 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text-align: center;"><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">April 8, 20</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">24 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Time to start planning, <u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u> by email.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists gear up for Vermont’s 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The unique celestial event on April 8 will provide opportunities for local scientists and space enthusiasts to combine knowledge with firsthand experience.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In old German mythology, the sun and the moon were married. A solar eclipse — when the moon passes completely in front of the sun, blocking most of its light — was seen as the moon being drawn to his bride. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hazel Wilkins, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, knows all about the science of solar eclipses. Yet she drew on stories like the German one to describe her viewing of a partial solar eclipse in 2017 as an almost spiritual experience. “Seeing (an eclipse) for the first time really opened my eyes to the possibility of connections — not only in the astronomical world, but really in our own lives,” she said.<br /><br />Wilkins is the regional lead trainer of a group of academic researchers, citizen scientists and local space enthusiasts who are planning to study the sun in detail when it is covered by the moon for about three minutes on April 8.<br /><br />The roughly once-in-a-century opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in Vermont is not just a chance to conduct astronomical research close to home, it’s also a chance to deepen the public’s connection to science, and for scientists to experience the topics they study firsthand.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/scientists-gear-up-for-vermonts-2024-total-solar-eclipse/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">5 tips for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse on April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I asked experts and scientists about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the sun!” as Scott Whittier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, put it. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Even during a partial eclipse, the sun’s burning rays can penetrate your retinas and <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/">cause eye damage in minutes</a>. But the once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the sun be completely covered by the moon may make it worth finding safe ways to gaze upward.</span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Find out if your community will be on the eclipse path (YES! see above!)</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure out a way to view the eclipse safely<br /><br />Keep an eye out for these special details<br /><br />Be ready for crowds<br /><br />Be ready for clouds </span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ascutney Outdoors Winter Fun Nights</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS39zjlaHbTva6hr0C4tbd9hNSbQMy2pG_7tyIqbQWBf8gNjGyqn6PxHBWd6OsP7im1G-IXKv-7897Griyv8gQUKfk1ZMzXLmpUbv25QCrfx6DGmqm5YJgdZ9whI-NazJhaLFHwWFlaRiKFy0gSh6PyrITBCXGPwD2xix2f5y-9ag2ifNcvvxyp4yUhqA/s1100/thumb-4dd5e5289ce49cc8df9d2245cced8f95.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="850" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS39zjlaHbTva6hr0C4tbd9hNSbQMy2pG_7tyIqbQWBf8gNjGyqn6PxHBWd6OsP7im1G-IXKv-7897Griyv8gQUKfk1ZMzXLmpUbv25QCrfx6DGmqm5YJgdZ9whI-NazJhaLFHwWFlaRiKFy0gSh6PyrITBCXGPwD2xix2f5y-9ag2ifNcvvxyp4yUhqA/w494-h640/thumb-4dd5e5289ce49cc8df9d2245cced8f95.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More info about these and other events visit their website: <b><u><a href="https://www.ascutneyoutdoors.org/" target="_blank">Ascutney Outdoors</a></u></b></div></span></div></div></span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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Shopping just got easier!</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Starting Wednesday January 17th, the MicroMoo bus line will be connecting to the Route 101 Shopper on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month! This means that Hartland, Ascutney, and Windsor Residents can get a ride on the MicroMoo to Exit 8 in Ascutney to take the Route 101 Shopper bus to Claremont for Shopping, for FREE !<br /><br />Because there are two separate bus routes, reservations are required for both the MicroMoo and for the Route 101 Shopper. Reservations for Shopping trips are required at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-888-869-6287 or 1-802-460-7433.<br /><br />Reservations for using just the MicroMoo anytime, and not connecting to the Shopper line, use the same numbers as above, using Option #6, but only a 30-minute notice is needed.<br /><br />Read more about the Shopper Route connection here: <a href="https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/">https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">LOH is Back, Baby!</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Johnny Folsom 4 – A Tribute to Johnny Cash March 9, 7:30 <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/johnny-folsom-4-a-tribute-to-johnny-cash/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jordan TW Trio March 16, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/jordan-tw-trio/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />February 20, 27 at 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>February 20, 27 at 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photographs of a Witness to History</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h3><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/" target="_blank">Sundaez</a></u></b>-CLOSED Monday and Tuesday; Open Wed. & Thurs 3-7 p.m.; Fri, Sat Sun noon-7 p.m.<br />West Pleasant St Claremont, NH 03743 and have winter hours:<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/s700/2023-11-05%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/w558-h640/2023-11-05%20copy.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/s661/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/w592-h640/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. 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Why am I running for select board/school director?<br />3. How long have you live in town?<br />4. How will your life experience help you as a Selectboard member/School Director?<br />5. Why should you vote for me? </span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Selectboard Candidates in their own words</u></span></h2><h2><span><u style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nathan McNaughton-2 year</div></u></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1) Who am I? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">My wife and I moved to Weathersfield 19 years ago, building our residence on land that was part of my wife, Marina's, family farm. We </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">have three kids who all have attended and thrived in the Weathersfield </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">school system, my youngest is in her last year there. I taught and now </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">am principal in one of the Springfield schools. I have served on the </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Weathersfield school board, Weathersfield school budget advisory as</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> well as volunteering and coaching in the school. My own father lived</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> in Springfield and spent a large amount of his adult life serving on</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> both school and select boards as well as many other committees, which </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">has been a motivating factor in me serving on public boards.</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> In my down time I enjoy being with my family, coaching my kids, going</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> to their various sports events, farming, logging, biking, running,</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> cooking, and hosting friends and family at our house.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /> 2) Why am I running for Select board?<br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> I made the decision around two core beliefs that I hold very dear. </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">The first is that communities are stronger if the members are engaged</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> in civic duty. I believe it is important to be an active member of</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> civil boards especially governance boards like the school and select </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">boards. The other belief I hold is that it is important that people</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> are part of the change that happens in communities, not the peanut</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> gallery on the side, issuing judgment and criticism with no action or</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> commitment.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> 3)How long have you lived in town?</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> 19 years</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> 4) How will your life experience help you as a Selectboard member?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> I have experience on the school board and understanding the governance </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">of schools, and the select board is built on the same foundation but</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> more focused on the infrastructure that forms the foundation for the</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> town both present and future. I also have experience as a small farm</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> owner in looking at the unintended consequences as well as the</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> intended benefits of various laws and regulations. I believe that the</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> selectboard must have a vision that is based on what the implications</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> will be 10 and 15 years out.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> 5) Why vote for me?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are things to consider when making your voting decision:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> 1) I believe the selectboard needs to be future oriented</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> 2) I believe the selectboard needs to make hard decisions now that</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> will help improve the community later</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> 3) I believe the selectboard should look at structures and policies to</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> improve and increase civic involvement and ownership.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> 4) I also believe that we need to continue to maintain the quality</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> infrastructure that we have in place.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> 5) Having been in education for 20 plus years including almost 10</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> years as an administrator, I have become well versed with the ins and</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> outs of budgets, how state factors affect town issues, and in</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> planning long term while dealing with everyday short term. While my</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> experience is in education, there is a crossover with town budgets, </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"> tax decisions and future planning. </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;">Thanks for considering, </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Nathan McNaughton<br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><u style="font-size: x-large;">Wendy Smith- 2 year</u><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">No response returned to me </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><br /></u></span></div></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>Rika Henderson- 3 year/2 year remaining</b></u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1.Who am I? <br />I retired from 35+ years working in small non-profits. I’m also an artist, a skilled vegetable gardener, and a good cook. Shortly after I arrived here I got involved in various local community organizations, including</span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">• Weathersfield Historical Society (Treasurer, 2017 - present)<br />• Weathersfield Proctor Library (Trustee, Vice-Chair, 2018 - present)<br />• Weathersfield Land Preservation Association (President, present)<br />• Friends of the Library (2018 - present)<br />• Poll worker (2018 - present)<br />I also…<br />• host a VAST trail on my property,<br />• leave my land unposted for hunters, and open to hikers<br />• welcome 1,200 gravel cyclists of the VT Overland race annually<br />• work in the Upper Valley Land Trust’s food pantry garden<br /><br />2. Why am I running for Select Board?<br />I love this town. There is an impressive wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise here, and a long history of community participation. I want to help make sure Weathersfield remains a viable community for the next generations of young families, with affordable housing, good schools, energy- and food-resilience, and strong participatory government. <br /><br />The Selectboard is the town’s elected governing body, and communities and democracies work best when people participate. An effective Selectboard needs to be receptive and responsive to - and respectful of - the community they represent, as well as the town employees and volunteers they work with. Unfortunately - and to the town’s detriment - that’s not the current atmosphere.<br />For example:<br />• When the Town Manager assembled a group of volunteers a few months ago to generate ideas for how the town could use the recent federal APRA funds to benefit the community, the Selectboard ignored their recommendations and instead decided to put new roofs on Town buildings. <br /><br />• When 25 people came to the public hearing about proposed changes to the zoning bylaws last Spring, they were greeted as “the opposition” before anyone even had the opportunity to ask a question, let alone offer an opinion. <br /><br />• Unless you were watching the selectboard meeting last week, you probably don’t know that the entire Wastewater Study Committee, which spent months researching possible solutions to accommodate additional growth in the villages, resigned en masse because their report was ignored and dismissed. <br /><br />• Is it any wonder, then, that there have been no volunteers for any of the 5 openings on the Town Finance Committee? <br /><br />3. How long have you live in town?<br /> I moved to Weathersfield 9 years ago and knew immediately that I had finally found my forever home.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">4. How will your life experience help you as a Selectboard member?<br /> I bring 35+ years of community service and community-building skills in civic engagement, conservation, arts and culture, and holistic education. And in the 9 years I’ve lived here, I’ve found a large community of friends. <br /><br />5. Why should you vote for me?<br /> I want to bring out the best of Weathersfield, now and for the future. Ask anyone who’s worked with me and they’ll tell you I’m honest, enthusiastic, generous, warm and welcoming, responsible, non-judgmental, and a creative problem-solver. On top of that, I don’t have any personal agenda that might conflict with the responsibilities of being a Selector.<br />I am passionate about:<br />• community engagement<br />• creating an accessible, responsive, and collaborative Select Board<br />• responsible long-term solutions<br />• informed, forward-thinking leadership<br />• protecting our natural environment and preserving our heritage<br />• thriving into the future<br />I hope you will vote for me, Rika Henderson, on Tuesday March 5.</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>August Murray-3 year/2 year remaining</u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My name is Dr. August Murray and I am running to continue serving on the Weathersfield Select Board. I was appointed to the Select Board in September and wish to fulfill the full term. I grew up in Southern Vermont, graduating high school in Bellows Falls, then Norwich University in Northfield, VT. After completing 3 decades of military service, my wife and I started a family farm four years ago. We raise beef cattle and chickens in Perkinsville.</span></span></div></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">An important duty of the Select board is to carefully safeguard public finances by managing our taxes responsibly and controlling spending to ensure we are meeting the community’s short and long term needs. A wasteful or unnecessary spending decision can have lasting impacts. As a member of the Board, I work to serve the people of Weathersfield by making mindful decisions that improve the quality of life of all residents. <br /><br />It is important to focus on local matters that impact each one of us personally, right here in our community. We need confidence that our taxes are being spent responsibly by our elected leadership, our Ordinances and Laws are being followed, and the only agendas at play within the governing body, are those that demand responsibility, transparency, and selfless service of those representing your voice. <br /><br />I have always believed in serving my community and country. I joined the Army Reserves at 17 as a Private in Rutland, Vermont, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard, and the U.S. Army. I retired from active duty at the rank of Colonel with my last assignment as Chief of Staff of the National Guard Bureau Joint Staff. I also served as a Commander three times, as an Inspector General, and an Assistant Professor of Military Science at UNH. I am a veteran of Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. I am a recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, 8 Meritorious Service Medals, 9 Commendation Medals with one Army Commendation Medal for Heroism. <br /><br />My education includes a Ph.D. in Computing Technology in Education and Ed.S. degree from NOVA Southeastern University; an MBA and HRM Certificate from Franklin Pierce University; a Masters degree in Strategic Studies from U.S. Army War College; and graduate of DoD Defense Financial Management and Fiscal Law Courses.<br /><br />Thank you for the opportunity to earn your vote as a Select Board Member. I promise to always place the best interests of residents first. <br />Sincerely,<br />Dr. August Murray</span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /><u>Michael Todd-3 year</u></h2><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My name is Michael Todd. I was born and raised in Springfield, Vt. I served 3 years in the US Army, state side. I worked as a machinist for 26 years at Fellows Gear Shaper, Chamberlain mach and Rehau inc. I moved to Weathersfield in the mid 1980's as a renter and bought land in 1987. Currently I own Hawks Mountain Motorcycles on rte 106 in the Kendricks Corner area of Perkinsville. I have been involved with the Town politically since about 2008 as a; Planning Commissioner, Budget Committee member and Selectboard Member. I have learned a great deal about our Town and the people that live here. We are a community that is very closely connected and supportive of one another. My business experience, as an employee and as a business owner and employer, give me several perspectives that I rely on when dealing with the business of the Town. I have been the Chair of the SB for the last two years. My focus has been to support the Town Manager, his Supervisors and their staff. The current board works very well together and looks at all issues from the multiple perspectives we bring to the table. There is a great level of experience seated at the table that I rely on as we work together to serve the Town in the best possible way. I/we thank you for your support.</span></div><span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Helvetica",sans-serif" style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Director Candidates in their own words</span></u></h2></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Deborah Richardson-1 year</u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">1.Who am I?<br /> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">My name is Deborah Richardson, Executive Assistant at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Office of Research Operations. A mother of three children, two who attended Weathersfield School. Wife of Mark Richardson, Weathersfield Proctor Library Director.</span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Why am I running for school board? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> With one child still in the school, I feel I need to do my part as a community member.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. How long have you lived in town? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3 Years, however, I have been a part of this community for the past 9 years.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4. How will your life experience help you as a school board member? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> I have served on the schools budget committee for the past two years. I have also worked as an assistant teacher, substitute, and swim coach. While an assistant teacher I was able to work with Special Education students, middle school students and high school students.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Why should you vote for me? I feel with my background in the education system, I have a good grasp of topics that will be addressed by the school board. Also, working on the budget for the past two years has taught me about the challenges of budgeting education.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Mark Yuengling-1 year</u></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am Mark Yuengling, a candidate seeking the one year School Director position. I've been a resident for 17 years employed as a fine furniture craftsman, and a consistent volunteer in all things arts and public performance based. I began assisting with productions at the school starting in 2010. During a contentious town meeting in 2020, with empty slots on the ballot, I decided to run for the vacancy. My wife and I were still putting two children through the school system and there was, and is, plenty of work still to be done involving our school systems. If successful, this will be my 5th one year term.</span></span></div></h2><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> This particular group of School Directors, along with the Supervisory Union, and volunteers provides us extremely diverse areas of expertise and life experiences. I have enjoyed serving with such a dedicated group that seems more than able to exclude the noise and tribalism of so many other bodies and focus on the needs of our community's children. I have served as representative to the S.U. every term, and on various S.U. committees, missing one meeting due to connectivity. I would like to continue to help maximise opportunities and services for our children while being a steward of the public tax dollars. We have many more fiscal challenges coming due to a perfect storm of factors and I. for many reasons, would like to continue to serve.<br />Thanks for your vote, Mark Yuengling</span></span><span><span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Sara A. Steele-3 year</u></span></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">No response returned to me </span></div></h2></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div><div><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><div></div></span></div></h2></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2024 Warnings for Town and School</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJgziJwDxINh6097Eid6Ep4QJP3Aqc-PLoZoXZV_5Wot2tgU0YgS-BYoM3ezVDVMU0nDU8QfiJx97J8Ol9q6f566MgRLaaH0Jdm5M3LVb8uJxqSKrl1MnlsjrT3xqDPtpX9AaPyrq_nUPsoV6Wv0qb5JdiVN8hHqRmmSX_nSJ-LPX78br_bUL_3r5VasG/s768/Warning%20p2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJgziJwDxINh6097Eid6Ep4QJP3Aqc-PLoZoXZV_5Wot2tgU0YgS-BYoM3ezVDVMU0nDU8QfiJx97J8Ol9q6f566MgRLaaH0Jdm5M3LVb8uJxqSKrl1MnlsjrT3xqDPtpX9AaPyrq_nUPsoV6Wv0qb5JdiVN8hHqRmmSX_nSJ-LPX78br_bUL_3r5VasG/s16000/Warning%20p2.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRkKo1Kk68dC1cJc6S2NFCkuphEqYZKNsIJ-N2qkzQ6wYvo7wPHFKTAr_Oi7ixgVY_bC4j4fQDadB3yCWCbiz56fmkwdqLchnHz84eTsI7UBcytVpVOXt8QXONsCNu38yIQeiFY2_WdQ1M0LDZHleGM-OhtrLYoXNInUGQwkhqpEmwmvfEz8z8Cvc4NE1/s744/Warning%20p2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRkKo1Kk68dC1cJc6S2NFCkuphEqYZKNsIJ-N2qkzQ6wYvo7wPHFKTAr_Oi7ixgVY_bC4j4fQDadB3yCWCbiz56fmkwdqLchnHz84eTsI7UBcytVpVOXt8QXONsCNu38yIQeiFY2_WdQ1M0LDZHleGM-OhtrLYoXNInUGQwkhqpEmwmvfEz8z8Cvc4NE1/s16000/Warning%20p2.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Annual District Meeting for the Weathersfield School District will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney, VT). This meeting will take place in person only. To view a copy of the warning, please go to <a href="http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards">http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards</a> and follow the links to Weathersfield School Board Documents, Agendas, Minutes.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s776/Scool%20Warning.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s16000/Scool%20Warning.png" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mount Ascutney viewed from Cornish NH</span></span></div></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivl-HRx7ZQhztNr6ehyphenhyphenkfLw_bzE3nPAKnaCtMswIbfQ3jghlLre6HiSXbY6labYsn9d5TDk9PK2ZYsMr17u_P1zxLGzhDEaLv6omuExjoV0dgT-EwVa6m5h2fXlX2k6Nzl1d_1LntzQYVJ9K5LniQOmRcUE9LyEF7-XepAt5wx8H481yTPHm-fb2hDGzVZ/s6016/valentineschocolates.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3384" data-original-width="6016" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivl-HRx7ZQhztNr6ehyphenhyphenkfLw_bzE3nPAKnaCtMswIbfQ3jghlLre6HiSXbY6labYsn9d5TDk9PK2ZYsMr17u_P1zxLGzhDEaLv6omuExjoV0dgT-EwVa6m5h2fXlX2k6Nzl1d_1LntzQYVJ9K5LniQOmRcUE9LyEF7-XepAt5wx8H481yTPHm-fb2hDGzVZ/w400-h225/valentineschocolates.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Valentine's Day, February 14th</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a Chocolate Holiday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Meeting 2024</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Annual School Meeting Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. Weathersfield School</span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Australian Ballot Voting-Tuesday, March 5 Martin Memorial Hall</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Annual District Meeting for the Weathersfield School District will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney, VT). This meeting will take place in person only. To view a copy of the warning, please go to <a href="http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards">http://wsesu.net/supervisory-union/school-boards</a> and follow the links to Weathersfield School Board Documents, Agendas, Minutes.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s776/Scool%20Warning.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsaT6CuRfJwnPjsyw3iPKLvzsRloSVt5HUjpOoc4_0XbRx0eiJQ5Mp_1zgDgOOSGkMFoUaekAOiWoxT17VVuplYb-vzbQ8mA6aywiAT9_QCV2sRpq6OJCsVofWclioA_xD25RBGt1Tvw6qM1ED312qGfzBwi-m19ioMqonTfxvOPF30HUcQh14HKT6BPi/s16000/Scool%20Warning.png" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Next Week <br />Meet the Candidates-in their own words</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Selectboard Candidates:<br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span>Nathan McNaughton-2 year </span><br /><span>Wendy Smith- 2 year </span><br />Rika Henderson- 3 year/2 year remaining<br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">August Murray-3 year/2 year remaining<br />Michael Todd-3 year</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><u>School Director Candidates:<br /></u><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deborah Richardson-1 year</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark Yuengling-1 year</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sara A. Steele-3 year</span></span></h2><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></div><div><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><div></div></span></div></h2></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Exoplanet presentation at SoVerA February 13 at 7 p.m. 1879 Schoolhouse Perkinsville.</span></h2><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Join the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) on Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., for a presentation by member Claudio Veliz, AIA. This will be a hybrid meeting – in person at our new location, the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse (1862 Vermont Route 106, Perkinsville, Vt.), and online at <a href="https://zoom.us/j/94691230307">www.zoom.us/j/94691230307</a>.<br /><br />With the advent of space-based observatories, and professionally overseen citizen science data evaluation programs in full swing, a growing handful of recent observations have been eluding at least conventional explanation.<br /><br />Since exoplanets were confirmed to exist in the mid-1990s, their observed behavior has been detected using a number of techniques, especially the “transit system,” which we’ll cover. Then, in 2015, some data collected by the Kepler space telescope regarding one object in particular – in the constellation of Cygnus – was observed displaying inexplicable behavior. The data were seen to fit no understood patterns with which observers were familiar, so far. It was initially dismissed as probably faulty data. However, thorough examinations and reviews of the methodology used confirmed that the data was “clean.” Since then, a handful of other celestial targets, some with even more peculiar characteristics, have been detected.<br /><br />After a brief review of exoplanet detection methodology, we’ll cover the sorts of light curve patterns which are currently the “norm,” so as to contrast them with those of these confounding objects. We’ll look at a couple of these so-far anomalous exceptions which are getting so much attention by astronomers, and consider a handful of the explanations which have been proposed which can’t discount the potential, if very unlikely, for non-natural causes.<br /><br />Finally, we’ll review a couple of the remarkable telescopes about to be commissioned, and why we may soon see – and perhaps explain – more of these increasingly mysterious phenomena.<br /><br />Veliz pursues twin professions in architecture and astronomy. He has owned an award-winning architecture firm – Claudio Veliz Architect PLLC/AIA – since 1982, designing residential, institutional, municipal, retail, and corporate facilities. In his astronomy track, he was cofounder and president of the SoVerA, headquartered in Chester, Vt. Now lecturing in the CALL Program at Keene State College, N.H., previously he worked and lectured at New York’s Hayden Planetarium, and at the astronomy departments of Columbia University and Castleton University. He also conducts data support surveys and time series observations from his Duck Deck Observatory in southern Vermont.</span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Oooh Fondue!</span></div></span></h1><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">February 24 at 5:30 p.m.<br />at the Weathersfield Proctor Library</span></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/s1052/2024-01-24%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1052" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/w640-h472/2024-01-24%20copy.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><span>The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting a Fondue Night to chase away our winter blues on Saturday evening, February 24 at 5:30 p.m. </span></span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">Call or email them to let them know you will be attending and what dish you'd like to share. 802-674-2863</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="mailto:weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com</a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Library in February on Tuesdays by appointment</div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/w301-h640/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="cursor: move;" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h1><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div><div></div></div></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AARP Taxaide program will once again offer free, in-person tax preparation to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></h2></span><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></div><div><span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Concerts and Adventures</span></h1></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hump Day Hikers visit Lipfert Forest<br /></span>Cornish, NH</h2></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Hump Day Hikers got back together on Wednesday and what a beautiful day it was for a hike.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju55LHwKwGOscjWgixb10Q9ZcA7xU1FKJqCqlD8DKJ2-PksF6k5t4r65BpBn9Yvs93SIXUG5MbFokhM__PmOvoykJrxj5PMS2cBzxJFECgYySBSqWS9xcViRK11tVoQeuHV59iwm_s2RqfU6UWwmDg-nvHBqgAe9VDUmVs72h5f3dHTFB3hBqaLNo9ZwSx/w640-h360/LipfertForest_20240207_095720%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We've visited Lipfert Forest before but love the peace and quiet of being the only ones in the woods. This trail system is off Route 12 in Cornish.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FF3c61oQs6Q4swXIQZ5XRQ7KMT3V8zEmZZAUXzt1DrZFsnyszSvmF9TLRpBBKphKWY6J4yoTMrBWPoxn_iNSOiXpA-iIN5Nc5V5tsceDWERorA0u985heU0RCIy9ZfRAkLPjnBZF8yf41jlHivtcQoQhM2cGPoyIM5Yc2Vsn-hLAGDXDnHH8vHv3LL7Q/w640-h360/LipfertForest_20240207_101200%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Overlook trail has some stunning views of the Connecticut River and Mount Ascutney.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyQCSatACU_v0YXI2ei86_cNgg-NtoU2qCQa3rOBBd2AhGp1eY2BbRGs9l0s_FLeBf1awQtbRBLJuP7wBKxooySSfee8e-2IhEEkP0h1mStX4P0QaaY8d65jsEkmIRBpFfN2ZF4e0GFpSnh0wzG1-hwD1YtJymA6fPYGUDDiKkNq05yetUxF1uwHP6kA_/w640-h360/LipfertForest_20240207_110110%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwRXyPE0HaNp9CRrikbkzpmD8KEp8NxwIoZoV7GbR4IRZIgVD59kGBrm7WokaWAdCbINr1nBoSEQDOzsflypCtiFpGO9DCYhmRwEm4CAWFEJuIC663e4hoSzKk908j7-ZlWDf-Abfh23uaWYKMlHLxYYbpU1nJwPm-6khyVwkAbA3NXZV2509ITEE9gwH/w640-h360/LipfertForest_20240207_110206%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fresh air, exercise and friendship-you can't go wrong. Only thing missing was an eagle fly over!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIN9JG8j8FRtcsrFCgruEWF0iotV8tZ_RLw6GvQTmy7N1dtJbCAysJ6XwaLTWC6QwnYZYNuA2LmfSDT555rgm5bWWSzz3F6Jud9ZlilXOuu9e0IwaOlyRZOopSDgBwmVdVNv1WhVYwQuM39W5M94neiyAnFxuA_OwEtgR_RjvZvFuoisYDIUn_aly7CR_/w640-h480/LipfertForest_20240207_110533%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/LqCMZxaJhvZrstcbA" target="_blank">Directions</a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsu5eB17gE6wu8yzjsphEb9dELUeahIufG32_KyKdUuwrTR6KpIoXLq5fUnNiUlI56wMe4mGrMPGMUt3JWwe5MRxqZrrryAPYQcqPCUOPtqw36PS-1hpqKhM5_PnhnNBA8637oQ9E2D-mezAxhZsPcnAQIBsSO3bdq9bvPPBXNKAT21C0Y1OzOAHY6NEV5/w640-h360/LipfertForest_20240207_111138%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">More photos: </span><b style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kayaking-Adventures/Lipfert-Forest-Feb2024" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></div></span></div><span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lebanon Opera House is 100! And newly renovated</span></h2><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;">Lebanon, NH</div></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;">On Wednesday, the Lebanon Opera House hosted an Open House for folks to come and take a look around at the renovations that have been made over the last six months.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDavrf2567exMdhPxeEOr_PumLcA9QBBgK762vmGAjn8-LiQ7zZ0l9s0NhRqNwy9W9B8D_nhHCrwCiv1vg5qrgjgJ6s47v4JPSoGekDnNW8Wcr5J_-l8iPaEY-BDk_OjcwrcoE73415FQJH_BTA-8zS6GrpMvua3yWWNu24Vr65ujoa6rdKNxultZhDHMg/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0365%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The lobby has been completely overhauled and is spacious and beautiful.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mIHZvgJkhi_QgspNsOyZ1cVCc1kOQjAzt6qArn3_jhHuXTUiDCv1KAJrZvz1pFylWNeqEzVnm2rxGJQoy5ltGL_T4wn2DipSl3NJx1rAe-qhdlnAK915lmU2MBSgSJYLG_6Ypf_JAhoK_3YuNvSJY4Jf51afezV46i1XsNEPvV9sHjS6Hx8Wc50Y9OpH/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0375%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8U9WFV_NLYRTI0X4YX_vCNIReIK4Q89RTu9lqJJ1X2HuiLERZhnWi_4m1NDUYVY42B7oSooXCyAZfjJXdoJXW59yQy8XJJxbb7V2iL8vV19S9gka1epXiLPrEnKG7BEDG5a_T9Glr9tIBU6EsqWk19vNe5wPMU2nT-Bp2-vLraVRHVbzohSk-OYRLWGv/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0346%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The stairs up to the theater have been carpeted. The railings freshened up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSvD31yFmYYQ9ffZqUOiFhF2_zCvDL90pC0rz4SuSti0-JBxNnmq7jbaqiLFGBEtDyACHx0U3G-38gyS-4SXWiQT9UGDuFrtHj4iaYaRYkEb0PyVH0bo9er3jnhEGCrJ_cJbJH_nt8kn6quwIBivYsWDb2zFLesxOzgM-PBP7qQnz0waUCJjnLAUh6K54H/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0332%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The theater has new comfortable seats (with drink cup holders). There is dedicated space for dancing. New lighting, sound proofing and carpeting.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's very welcoming.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6GnDMFYw06DuRu_i9436LREjjyObXhKdJ9nWjvuIReioOekFsGtwpus_8qEah6lN2BlUHTrVERfwqZPec2JEjfoBXprxApx_0-BEy54nxkNBUVsGuWtooLpHCrFgOLep67xfRn5QqB5nwf38NLAuQp38_HD4DYr5jVk_0YPIl15pJaHZ_noy3P6T6THR/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0309%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The ribbon was cut and LOH is open for business. Many shows are already booked (see below)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttY3C1W_AxuEsFhWxhxF5SVHxKJV4k_HTsyjdsfqjrrgAJBbigqwP4vBrvnU3DoyjAm7NM1Am5S6hyfJA9-AgFee3V2_mC8vjuWMvSkKXUjLVJTG1JoxjBg8h-D-jbefnIqmrKgfY2CJJZOXt7La2_8c08YUW8osQAdaHhoRnLIuaO5RGteo-T-RkqX5J/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0497%20copy.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The evening ended with a dance party on the stage.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2PRuUMIde79ltnyGjyVY26QypZXkx1lK1ReQ2CC1ZRoE0ngVTUXKvHiTB_IG-APubanECUP5gF7-FYBew3BBhZbRWeetim8-edtuM9GutPxFzdyjTngp-rksbjeoH2GRg7effxgQLsy7_lNIbp2CHSuSGU88XDK1g3pmFQA3WY9XzaWazc_f4B0oVDZm/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0580%20copy.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMOEft8PhyphenhyphenW9rRagpT_aJu5WYJq92RHC3T7KwRQ0XnK_gIP2zcR7KPN9CbKi0sVIGYbFAHCXiEdmZgwEsyTC7N_UhvUsjdaFMDqTg1tu1olnnKIdojYT0OQybkpfE3C3TTuiWrfzpLmjPp1dNR4BjTpXzaVVW1vWQMyspYn4OaQmUiG9bMj15CUNzJ_XL/w640-h426/LOH_Reopens_Z72_0641%20copy.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;">More photos: <a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/LebanonOperaHouseShows/LOH-100-Grand-Reopening"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Jaded Ravins with Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie</span></h2></div></div></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Underground Listening Room<br />Randolph VT</h2><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We've been big fans of <b><u><a href="https://bowthayer.com/" target="_blank">Bow Thayer</a></u></b> for years and if <b><u><a href="https://www.jadedravinsmusic.com/" target="_blank">Jaded Ravins</a></u></b> are playing anywhere near us-we are so there. So when it was announced that Bow Thayer and <b><u><a href="https://www.krishnaguthrieband.com/" target="_blank">Krishna Guthrie</a></u></b> would be joining the Ravins at <b><u><a href="https://www.theunderground.studio/" target="_blank">The Underground Listening Room</a></u></b> we knew it would sell out so we grabbed a pair of tickets.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRwneDPCbExzx8pCOqgoAY2mMgEQ4ZKshOtfafvNB444C3h7cSvBb3h6V8zr8vbS4h2njcnysCm16Xf5GwFmL3VuALgE52wWEEAeC2VuKD93UjZRCQhUtGu56tA9uCON6DGsm_mW54YXgKR23K311bdtJ1rRggA8LT2OmKZwsPkvQ13kxoddPGs3MnvZf/w640-h426/BowKrishna_Z72_0659%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bow and Krishna opened the show.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https:https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhhZs6FWV6t7SLkA_RFTS98r6EordUWZRJ909Bt_Wfh75Bc9bNg65whyhLRiIffqucVqiJa7CsRzi6JkY1-J594MMm-EZ1_MXEfUv9VXhByz1V3t9GoVVCCk0w6IXYV0ZLJBhGiz0FxYYRYfGLAVzURxmdAPijt11jwE95twRiutNwBJ1iUVF1P-gsUue/w640-h426/BowKrishna_Z72_0664%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwcSSSMEfJOSy4l5QWNgJZVzBWVYUcb6-oyFtHkoRDSeze1-nOKRmWNNiQoQVtsDmbrl_R_a1h9u_rR_izQQHKsIN4nCtgc3cw8YT17sWAvy8BUpbSg7lJxxHMfz167f8cP_kZ-Z9ALkEWU5s3pK8aFjyYd0DrjNs5cxzHSVKPx5nX0MD8lkKWutaXkhj/w640-h426/BowKrishna_Z72_0713%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9st0g0hv6T8_NAADmrZ8j9y1JmbW-_gtiotFKKi3P4WdqS-oUCzgP4sDq-p8-HB3UQSvl6YylsmIZMKhgn_yUVqc_7aUnyc_wdvbDwJhR8s36pHzmPjxFVIOjojeykx-K21PDAq07qE6qx-sA4I06ZSWpARTEx4rtdOximpo0fzNt6XVf7KMADqz9uvo/w640-h426/BowKrishna_Z72_0736%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;">After a quick stage switch, Halle and Kelly took the stage.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItAy0rgFBtKDsmk7sBzpjhhwfkVXOVTzJo7gJstsIN-PhDje1vA4poI9i3BVT_laQVoqtioWz-e-A2F5BijJAMb4KFgp4MAqRjFuxWbGDEhZdsTRdML2iAmzDZ8-xbEmXX8axAbly8rWojx1Co3K2r4jbUpopjQuqXhUHOXyphVO7H3YxUcuBlskzaWUG/w640-h426/JadedRavins_Z72_0755%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcbJKDlGy4OEqvQdTkTlMfjLIgR2gfBKwjspx8C5Cee-LHlYXUlWiCoJHaBPpkkYDMEwML3uKQR8Eg2bO16Pq_n3gLShGlB0FHVqUYPk4tnOu9mfbc3Xgu5QjXhuZfimNrCFs4VQ8gltGIoSFTJi-2Ah7o441iuQws1jIhQOpIcUA2akXm_7t56MMWFEnJ/w640-h426/JadedRavins_Z72_0780%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiguEhl_GLt1lTTlalWKz2t_nqcQHYXsTm6T7NfS2T6TZgbsY66JSWZwbYzx6-44iYIm2-ihzFFcemUaz9ICqVX3xyc650EcRGQNteOHaRqFGLtLLxUtTiAM8o1NDG-X4Z_q5ded1f0B8DgkjpNWr0SpyZnl7K1nmHnupTCrdGLwwAaOqOAcv58Mcq4En/w640-h426/JadedRavins_Z72_0862%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9E9UFLA-vkfW07kQRSa7gMTWUXO1dk_HhjeaGhh5DglBOLEE1B_jxXQ0uZWWw6rovuAv3kd_QEmnTSnX7-2O7iy4ucGIAAoC47I6Q4KUmp3C2dyNZdLu8y_YKCwq9RDk3TYfvWbBayich-DZ5rdu2qxK5dpSDABzObsNUcN9nQxt8kXuK0LB3SJMkpW7/w640-h426/JadedRavins_Z72_0877%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Kelly-Ravin/The-Underground-with-Bow-Thayer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></div></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Heartless<br /></span>Claremont Opera House<br />Claremont, NH</h2><div><span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday, the <b><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/events/" target="_blank">Claremont Opera House</a></u></b> hosted </span><b style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.heartlesstribute.com/#home-section" target="_blank">Heartless, New England's Tribute to Ann Wilson of Heart</a></u></b><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">(By the Way-Heartless will be at the Tunbridge World's Fair in Tunbridge Vermont on September 14!)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Heartless" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOZ4uZyqUSq57kqgeCQ-_YyqvvFQHaxTUhmVogjEdL61GAf9rt8VWA5Waks1o0GfWimBTcfZDnjNi0WrKFnyc87SC6QDAuh_s02u5xn6Ydd5nT60LBSJnB8fVT_l8fvD-1AK8M7P6JN4IfkMKg6hgYs_cqDwTM9KvTinCGUhtQ0VR46eRvKKeuOoBGikA/w640-h426/COH_Heartless_Z72_1169%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">They are very talented musicians who love the music of Ann Wilson.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Heartless" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUr0WIgK5J3iNVyqAnA_6dcLj9b5Q34C_DYg5OYKzaVo1OHufvtTtcYzkbF4DLRI7hKcqRPbhb7hKeQ0VzebIPgty9QassDMFUVLe0y3TDOPJbLaT-WOWsQAZdE325w2l9MOOEy5ZLKnPJeJwboMfD0PtcUKa-XN10LwSS8LIZoVcy6z-xxvOyBn6FuqOp/w640-h426/COH_Heartless_Z72_1063%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lead singer Jasmine even encouraged the audience to check out <b><u><a href="https://annwilson.com/" target="_blank">Ann Wilson</a></u></b>'s new CD--"<b><u><a href="https://ffm.bio/anotherdoor" target="_blank">Another Door</a></u></b>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Heartless" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcJ3mqVXFO5Aty8p6EzaQOQQWtZYaY6DVvB9h98RRebM-H7cL8sRg-3e9_nI2JCe8ZybYZ4zzgl4ODLnXPzDy-tpS5xov_F-TjQym7pXIIHDiyEOqW6-mnTLOggVVfnSfbNI-cgYf-XWRSJXZZ9WnsnC1cFCANDhyphenhyphenY-QymWIU_n3x-fxaDBCpy0ULjjox/w640-h426/COH_Heartless_Z72_1090%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It was a great show and the audience was very enthusiastic, some were dancing most of the night.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Heartless" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRr30tCPCgyElfhxc2Ixc94u0dw_cXpU65ZyBG20Tqa29VtUe3yPv1hIdjUGQgSOsXE09jhndmKbWbxrS83oF5a1MFPuqPJEgsvCneWDpBaa_Q81TIkFSEyzIrgpfO1lQcBVCW3KWU_cgtRtaCTCeYry4X8WWllM9RytWQQ7kns5WskenB0_5zYLBqup1-/w640-h426/COH_Heartless_Z72_1310.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Heartless" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It's OPEN! An ice cream bar that doesn't "close for the season". And it's right across the river in Claremont, NH.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/" target="_blank">Sundaez </a></u></b>opened recently and is getting rave reviews. I stopped in last week and loved the bright interior and super friendly staff.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu96hvfB_Lo2DUG_pgVSwiwcwyIulCpQWDrXaFSBCdxpKSd-gleQ3E05PUHsO5XJiWjT2E7W244niVZk3NURxIe-DoBjtP6gljZlT6x-gx1zoB5t34I9RcEcoTrCRGVZyfoe-Hfwz4Lv4WFkQ3WCiN26LyJJ_g1PecjmuVVPm9XyNZh6RuP9u38KvaR4yE/s3980/Sundaez_20240209_145147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1569" data-original-width="3980" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu96hvfB_Lo2DUG_pgVSwiwcwyIulCpQWDrXaFSBCdxpKSd-gleQ3E05PUHsO5XJiWjT2E7W244niVZk3NURxIe-DoBjtP6gljZlT6x-gx1zoB5t34I9RcEcoTrCRGVZyfoe-Hfwz4Lv4WFkQ3WCiN26LyJJ_g1PecjmuVVPm9XyNZh6RuP9u38KvaR4yE/w640-h252/Sundaez_20240209_145147.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">They have lost of uniques flavors on their <a href="https://www.sundaezicecreambar.com/menu" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Menu</a><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">.</b> Including something I'm going back for...</span>an Ice Cream Flight (like a beer or whisky flight but with ICE CREAM! Four samples for $10)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGpfLpFNBgYTgD6eMIg7qLnwO0HV6mb9ZCOF09Igs0yxO6wwAFabni_8ZbIzngr5JRKWaKo6u2YlNDMFetOJLb2Uu9ju8m-ITK_mmxci69mDgnWEZNdn-saKNEs_KkvmgsDSVnoHuomOiCy7Jdk79Dao-IkSwWbGg3VSHCwhpfjwlfbg_-C-6dHsqLXa1/s4000/Sundaez_20240209_145142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGpfLpFNBgYTgD6eMIg7qLnwO0HV6mb9ZCOF09Igs0yxO6wwAFabni_8ZbIzngr5JRKWaKo6u2YlNDMFetOJLb2Uu9ju8m-ITK_mmxci69mDgnWEZNdn-saKNEs_KkvmgsDSVnoHuomOiCy7Jdk79Dao-IkSwWbGg3VSHCwhpfjwlfbg_-C-6dHsqLXa1/w640-h360/Sundaez_20240209_145142.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can follow them on their socials below or better yet, just stop by and enjoy ice cream year round. It's NEVER too cold for ice cream in my book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4iQoaFVgB5TEzB2a3DscxCpgG8L6Gwfazv34XSr2eVnFS4cjMPS1qQQNJHo1n0FOWcNqjeOAe0zIMSAPUULts-k_18yQt0XvBJ6VBK27sWF3DBvnlT69rGa4tY7djl4_LDB9UEKzLaag09xBFMZZXzOvbfVOj8SJNBOC3mYOie2xxSKpIsNIirgCtf9Y/s2810/Sundaez_20240209_145305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="2810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4iQoaFVgB5TEzB2a3DscxCpgG8L6Gwfazv34XSr2eVnFS4cjMPS1qQQNJHo1n0FOWcNqjeOAe0zIMSAPUULts-k_18yQt0XvBJ6VBK27sWF3DBvnlT69rGa4tY7djl4_LDB9UEKzLaag09xBFMZZXzOvbfVOj8SJNBOC3mYOie2xxSKpIsNIirgCtf9Y/w400-h320/Sundaez_20240209_145305.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh0k4y-A4eCqEHKTksHD8W7s5AgJ2Ef4I5agDJAYplz44zMjEXmYuj_rFFoaT6l5MSaCtYxZmpj1UZD0bfrE8O8znvywR9LrXYS1kbEaWmwbWSYI_4HrVzHWnR7-vzEDjjwtY5ZhJnBRWV6BMORkgZjhhETtmadYo7b91tznylakZq5U89NT70XFUaLTa/s4000/Sundaez_20240209_145509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2252" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh0k4y-A4eCqEHKTksHD8W7s5AgJ2Ef4I5agDJAYplz44zMjEXmYuj_rFFoaT6l5MSaCtYxZmpj1UZD0bfrE8O8znvywR9LrXYS1kbEaWmwbWSYI_4HrVzHWnR7-vzEDjjwtY5ZhJnBRWV6BMORkgZjhhETtmadYo7b91tznylakZq5U89NT70XFUaLTa/w225-h400/Sundaez_20240209_145509.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">They get their ice cream from a family owned company out of Middleton MA, called Richardson’s Farm. Their Super Premium ice cream (16% butterfat!!!) is made right on-site at their location. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Check out their </span><a href="http://www.richardsonsicecream.com/" style="font-size: large;">website</a><span style="font-size: large;"> for more information!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; font-family: neue-haas-grotesk-display; font-size: 17.0484px; letter-spacing: 0.85242px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHiZNGqSN1FB43xK4LWLHXO5rI0f-KjpfMGVRG8VXKYE_YzLNrA3-cNVKE1p40xxuSO7kymrIgO6okVSt7J62On8or3MRubNszh5QM239h6FX6AFwYEaum0Y6E_d66JgME0lKls4uq0fQDnUH5LHIeJq4eZn-B5hFjLnatrPGPvTAcWwYnTTp-8cv5Ya5/s2498/Sundaez_20240209_145923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: neue-haas-grotesk-display; 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Instead, legislators would implement a property tax discount system only for districts that are being negatively financially affected by the new law. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a><br /><br />Lawmakers are now talking about replacing a controversial cap on homestead property tax rates with a new tax “discount” that would apply only to districts losing tax capacity.<br /><br />“Five percent cap is over,” Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, said in a joint hearing with the House Committee on Education on Tuesday. <br /><br />She also said that lawmakers were drafting language “to allow districts to move their budget votes out a little bit to give them time to redraft their budgets,” now that lawmakers are again planning to adjust the details that govern the state’s education funding system. <br /><br />The specifics of the new proposal are expected to be made public on Wednesday, Kornheiser said. Voters typically consider school budgets on Town Meeting Day, which is four weeks away.<br /><br /><a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Ways%20and%20Means/Education/W~Kirby%20Keeton~Education%20Draft%20Language~2-6-2024.pdf">The latest tax discount idea</a> would give districts a one-cent discount on the homestead property tax rates — prior to being adjusted by the Common Level of Appraisal — for every percent decrease in their “taxing capacity” since the implementation of <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/S.287">Act 127</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/06/lawmakers-consider-pushing-back-school-budget-votes-as-they-rethink-property-tax-cap/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=4276f58ac9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_06_04_11&utm_term=0_-4276f58ac9-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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Just days later, on the opposite side of the state, a White River Junction <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/09/bomb-threat-interrupts-drag-story-hour-at-northern-stage-in-white-river-junction/">drag story hour was interrupted by an emailed bomb threat</a>, forcing attendees — including children — to evacuate.<br /><br />“These incidents are not isolated,” the 117 lawmakers wrote in Monday’s statement. “They reflect a disturbing pattern of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ hate across the nation. This campaign of hate aims to stifle the voices of the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters.”<br /><br />The statement’s signatories ran the political gamut, including every statewide officeholder in Vermont and every member of Vermont’s congressional delegation. State lawmakers are represented by both Democratic and Republican state legislative leaders, and 104 more tripartisan legislators. Altogether, the include list includes 84 members of the Vermont House and 24 senators. <br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/05/117-lawmakers-decry-recent-acts-of-homophobia-in-vermont-cite-disturbing-pattern-nationwide/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=65cee4e513-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_02_05_48&utm_term=0_-65cee4e513-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">A proposed constitutional amendment looks to shore up equal rights protections</span></h2></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Rev. Mark Hughes, executive director of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, told lawmakers that Proposal 4 is “urgently needed” to advance protections to every resident in Vermont given “emerging federal challenges.”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/auditi-guha/">Auditi Guha</a><br /><br />More than two-thirds of the Vermont Senate has signed on to legislation that would add an equal protection clause to the <a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/constitution-of-the-state-of-vermont/">state’s constitution</a>. In calling for the change, the bill’s proponents have cited attacks on marginalized communities nationwide and U.S. Supreme Court rulings that have whittled away key federal protections.<br /><br /><a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/BILLS/PR0004/PR0004%20As%20Introduced.pdf">Proposal 4,</a> sponsored by 23 senators, seeks to amend Article 7 in Chapter 1 of the Vermont Constitution to say that “the government must not deny equal treatment and respect under the law on account of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.”<br /><br />The amendment would expand upon existing language within Chapter 1 that describes all people as being “born equally free and independent.” The new addition would further establish the principles of equality and liberty “by ensuring that the government does not create or perpetuate the legal, social, or economic inferiority of any class of people,” according to the Proposal 4 statement of purpose.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/02/05/a-proposed-constitutional-amendment-looks-to-shore-up-equal-rights-protections/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=65cee4e513-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_02_05_48&utm_term=0_-65cee4e513-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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The shooting has reignited neighbors’ frustrations over a nuisance property that has been a recurring focus of neighborhood complaints, city citations and police investigations, including for alleged drug trafficking.<br /><br />Residents of the neighborhood said that a shooting incident, or even a spree of car break-ins that preceded it, would have been unimaginable until recently.<br /><br />“I’ve never had an issue with theft, and I’m surprised that people are stealing (now),” said Bob Allen, who has lived over 20 years on Front Street.<br /><br />According to a police report, a 17-year-old resident of Front Street — whom police only identified by the initials “B.P.” — was leaving for work at about 4:30 a.m. last Sunday when he saw a man breaking into his mother’s car. The teen confronted the man, which led to an altercation, during which the man drew a .22-caliber revolver and shot the teen in the arm.<br /><br />The victim was treated for injuries at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. As of Tuesday, he had returned home and was doing fine, according to the teen’s mother, who said this week that the family wanted to maintain their privacy and declined to comment further.<br /><br />On Sunday, after a brief manhunt aided by a police dog and surveillance cameras in the neighborhood, Claremont Police arrested 24-year-old Jared Strickland, of Claremont, who faces multiple charges, including for first-degree assault with a firearm and for several vehicle robberies last Saturday night and Sunday morning. Strickland was listed as living just across the Sugar River on Central Street near St. Mary Church.<br /><br />Strickland is currently being held at the Sullivan County jail in Unity. Judge Justin S. Hersh denied his request for bail at an arraignment on Monday in Claremont District Court.<br /><br />Asked what might have drawn Strickland to the West Terrace neighborhood, Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot said this week that it is unclear.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.vnews.com/Shooting-in-Claremont-neighborhood-stirs-concerns-of-residents-about-safety-53889945?mc_cid=5d5c250a45&mc_eid=62773da223" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont's short-term rentals are booking up for the 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Public | By <a href="https://www.vermontpublic.org/people/elodie-reed">Elodie Reed</a><br /><br />Early April is not exactly a popular time for vacationers to come to Vermont: It’s mud season, and ski resorts are beginning to wind down — though of course, there can always be that early-spring whopper snow storm.<br /><br />But this year, there’s a rare event happening in Vermont on April 8: a total solar eclipse.<br /><br />And according to data scraped by PriceLabs from Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, <a href="https://hello.pricelabs.co/str-index/">there’s a big spike</a> in people booking short-term rentals for that time.<br /><br />“Currently the market occupancy for the night of April 7, which would be the night before the eclipse, is sitting at 42.8% for the entire state," said Monique DeLorenzo-Pomeroy, a solutions consultant with PriceLabs. "At this time last year, our occupancy for that same Sunday night … was only 9.6%."<br /><br />In northern Vermont, where the total eclipse will be visible, just under 80% of listings for April 7 are booked in Franklin, Orleans, and Chittenden counties, according to PriceLabs. In Washington County, that number is nearly 70%.<br /><br />As demand increases and the eclipse gets closer, more short-term rentals are expected to come online. That’s according to Julie Marks, the executive director of the nonprofit Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance (VTSTRA).<br /><br />“Certainly I've heard things ... people are gonna go stay with their friends and rent their own home out for the weekend, to, you know, opening up the RV that's sitting in their driveway," Marks said.<br /><br />Weather depending, she added that backyard camping could become an option too.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-02-02/vermonts-short-term-rentals-are-booking-up-for-the-2024-total-solar-eclipse?mc_cid=61dea16233&mc_eid=62773da223" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Jim Kenyon: Dartmouth basketball team has right to unionization vote, ruling says</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.vnews.com/search?byline=By%20JIM%20KENYON">By JIM KENYON</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.vnews.com/search?bycredit=Valley%20News%20Columnist">Valley News Columnist</a><br /><br />The Dartmouth College men’s basketball team hasn’t won many games on the court this season, but the players scored a major victory Monday in their bid to unionize.<br /><br />Laura Sacks, director of the National Labor Relations Board’s regional office in Boston, ruled in favor of the 15 players, ordering a union election be held on campus at a future date.<br /><br />Dartmouth, through its attorneys, argued the players are “student-athletes,” and not employees of the college. Sacks, however, disagreed.<br /><br />“Because Dartmouth has the right to control the work performed by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team, and the players perform that work in exchange for compensation, I find the petitioned-for basketball players are employees within the meaning of the (National Labor Relations) Act,” Sacks wrote in her decision.<br /><br />Juniors Cade Haskins and Romeo Myrthil, the team’s spokesmen, called Sacks’ ruling a “significant step forward for college athletes, and we are excited to see how this decision will impact college sports nationwide.”<br /><br />In a statement released Monday evening, Diana Lawrence, a college spokeswoman, said that Dartmouth athletes’ “primary focus is learning, and our guiding principle is that students are scholars first and athletes second.”<br /><br />Lawrence added that “unlike other institutions where athletics generates millions of dollars in net revenue, the costs of Dartmouth’s athletics program far exceed any revenue from the program — costs that Dartmouth bears as part of our participation in the Ivy League. We also do not compensate our athletes, nor do we provide athletic scholarships; all our scholarships are based on financial need.”<br /><br />At Dartmouth, “we believe firmly that unionization is not appropriate in this instance and we will be seeking a review of the decision.”<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://www.vnews.com/Dartmouth-Men-s-Basketball-Scores-Big-Win-in-Unionizing-Effort-53944901?mc_cid=61dea16233&mc_eid=62773da223" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cappadocia Café to Serve Turkish Food in White River Junction</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://www.sevendaysvt.com/author/melissa-pasanen">MELISSA PASANEN</a><br /><br />The co-owners of two Turkish restaurants in Vermont plan to open Cappadocia Café, a counter-service bakery and café, at 5 South Main Street in White River Junction this spring. Brothers Vural and Hasan Oktay and Vural's wife, Jackie, own <a href="https://www.istanbulkebabhousevt.com/">Istanbul Kebab House</a> in Burlington and <a href="http://www.tuckerboxvermont.com/">Tuckerbox</a> in White River Junction. Vural and Jackie also own <a href="https://littleistanbulgifts.com/">Little Istanbul</a>, a White River Junction retail shop selling imported spices and other goods from the brothers' native Turkey.<br /><br />The new café will be next door to Tuckerbox in a space the Oktays are currently renovating. They hope to open it by April 1, depending on the immigration process for the restaurant's two Turkish chefs, Jackie said. The location was occupied by Piecemeal Pies from 2016 to May 2023, <a href="https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/piecemeal-pies-closes-white-river-junction-and-stowe-restaurants-38305513">when that restaurant closed abruptly</a>.<br /><br />Jackie, 37, said the centerpiece of Cappadocia Café will be a custom-tiled, wood-fired oven in which chefs will bake thin flatbreads called lahmajun and canoe-shaped pizzas called pide. The former are often topped with ground lamb, finely chopped fresh vegetables, parsley and sumac-marinated onions, then rolled to eat.<br /><br />The café will also offer borek pastries, made with housemade phyllo and filled with potato, spinach and cheese or slow-cooked beef; and pogaa, a popular Turkish street food of bread dough filled with white cheese, parsley and spices.</span><br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/cappadocia-cafe-to-serve-turkish-food-in-white-river-junction-40142398?mc_cid=fca2f703a8&mc_eid=62773da223" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)-Beth Hunton (pending approval)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">February 19 (probably on the 20th)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-17" target="_blank">February 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/6s9rj" target="_blank">February 9</a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 12th-16th Lunch with a Loved One<br />February 13th School Board Meeting<br />February 16th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">February 19th-February 23rd Winter Break No School</b></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">School announces Lunch with a Loved One</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">During the week of February 12th-16th you have the opportunity to come and have lunch with your loved one. If you would like to participate, please fill out the attached <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdfsDwoTNgwwSy6P5RiB0bzuVDL_NcEGOySGxYQ5f5D2WQtg/viewform?usp=sf_link">form</a>. You will just choose a date and enjoy the time at school.</span></div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spring Sport Registrations are OPEN</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Track & Field (5th-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/215736963</a><br /><br />Softball (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/240357635</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Baseball (K-2 T-ball/coed) (3rd-8th): <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/628479970</a><br /><br />Coaches application: <a href="https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426">https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426</a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library Seed Catalogue</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWpyzyrkDLsmQTeuk3_xsmsd8FFMik2MJETVj-ZggBbm6Mso6oxg9WK3Q32DTY_b2lOdZsQVtGL64838EastiVtXoRkuh0aE0H0YYEfetUXNnioivAd6PUl6Ga3nLXjJqXfom226yfl0-hRy13GSIk_17ljxpNstHV2HCU9EUh7uzM2rhkdHUud19ZUlD/s2304/The%20Weathersfield%20Proctor%20Library%20Seed%20Catalogue%20is%20open%20with%20many%20thanks%20to%20the%20Heirloom%20Market%20at%20Comstock%20Ferre%20in%20Old%20Wethersfield,%20CT.%20Come%20browse%20our%20Baker%20Creek%20Heirloom%20Seeds%20collection,%20a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><div><div><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div></span></div></span></div></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024</h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="https://plan.vermontvacation.com/events?search%5Bquery%5D=&search%5Boffset%5D=&search%5Bevent_categories%5D%5B%5D=21&search%5Bdate_range_start%5D=2024-04-01&search%5Bdate_range_end%5D=2024-04-30&search%5Bregion%5D=&search%5Btown%5D=&utm_source=2024+Total+Solar+Eclipse+Updates&utm_campaign=e03e36a65e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_31_03_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e03e36a65e-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=e03e36a65e&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">Eclipse Events around Vermont</a></u></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" /></a></div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">April 8, 20</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">24 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Time to start planning, <u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u> by email.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists gear up for Vermont’s 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The unique celestial event on April 8 will provide opportunities for local scientists and space enthusiasts to combine knowledge with firsthand experience.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In old German mythology, the sun and the moon were married. A solar eclipse — when the moon passes completely in front of the sun, blocking most of its light — was seen as the moon being drawn to his bride. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hazel Wilkins, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, knows all about the science of solar eclipses. Yet she drew on stories like the German one to describe her viewing of a partial solar eclipse in 2017 as an almost spiritual experience. “Seeing (an eclipse) for the first time really opened my eyes to the possibility of connections — not only in the astronomical world, but really in our own lives,” she said.<br /><br />Wilkins is the regional lead trainer of a group of academic researchers, citizen scientists and local space enthusiasts who are planning to study the sun in detail when it is covered by the moon for about three minutes on April 8.<br /><br />The roughly once-in-a-century opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in Vermont is not just a chance to conduct astronomical research close to home, it’s also a chance to deepen the public’s connection to science, and for scientists to experience the topics they study firsthand.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/scientists-gear-up-for-vermonts-2024-total-solar-eclipse/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">5 tips for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse on April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I asked experts and scientists about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the sun!” as Scott Whittier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, put it. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Even during a partial eclipse, the sun’s burning rays can penetrate your retinas and <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/">cause eye damage in minutes</a>. But the once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the sun be completely covered by the moon may make it worth finding safe ways to gaze upward.</span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Find out if your community will be on the eclipse path (YES! see above!)</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure out a way to view the eclipse safely<br /><br />Keep an eye out for these special details<br /><br />Be ready for crowds<br /><br />Be ready for clouds </span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ascutney Outdoors Winter Fun Nights</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS39zjlaHbTva6hr0C4tbd9hNSbQMy2pG_7tyIqbQWBf8gNjGyqn6PxHBWd6OsP7im1G-IXKv-7897Griyv8gQUKfk1ZMzXLmpUbv25QCrfx6DGmqm5YJgdZ9whI-NazJhaLFHwWFlaRiKFy0gSh6PyrITBCXGPwD2xix2f5y-9ag2ifNcvvxyp4yUhqA/s1100/thumb-4dd5e5289ce49cc8df9d2245cced8f95.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photographs of a Witness to History</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos from Leahy's exhibit at the Brattleboro Museum &Art Center in 2014: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">No Transportation? Shopping just got easier!</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Starting Wednesday January 17th, the MicroMoo bus line will be connecting to the Route 101 Shopper on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month! This means that Hartland, Ascutney, and Windsor Residents can get a ride on the MicroMoo to Exit 8 in Ascutney to take the Route 101 Shopper bus to Claremont for Shopping, for FREE !<br /><br />Because there are two separate bus routes, reservations are required for both the MicroMoo and for the Route 101 Shopper. Reservations for Shopping trips are required at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-888-869-6287 or 1-802-460-7433.<br /><br />Reservations for using just the MicroMoo anytime, and not connecting to the Shopper line, use the same numbers as above, using Option #6, but only a 30-minute notice is needed.<br /><br />Read more about the Shopper Route connection here: <a href="https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/">https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 14</b><br />Valentine's Day Chocolate Soufflé<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Friday, February 16</b><br />Knife Skills 101<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 19</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: JFK's New England Fish Chowder<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">LOH is Back, Baby!</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Johnny Folsom 4 – A Tribute to Johnny Cash March 9, 7:30 <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/johnny-folsom-4-a-tribute-to-johnny-cash/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jordan TW Trio March 16, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/jordan-tw-trio/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); 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Mornings <br />February 13, 20, 27, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>February 13, 20, 27, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>One reader reported that the food was excellent. Let me know if you've stopped in for breakfast or lunch. </i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>"</i></span></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><i>Warm and friendly, family all around, GOOD eats! Excellent onion rings and super homemade potato chips, and great sandwiches and chili"</i></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/s700/2023-11-05%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/w558-h640/2023-11-05%20copy.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Selectboard Meets Monday Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.<br />Martin Memorial Hall, Ascutney</div><div style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Selectboard meets Monday night February 5th for their regular meeting at 6:30p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5 in Ascutney.</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The <a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_02-05-24.pdf">meeting agenda</a> and <a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet_-_02.05.24.pdf">Selectboard packet</a> are posted on the Town's website.<br /><br />On the agenda is the discussion about CLA. What is CLA you ask...it's the Common Level of Appraisal.<br /><br />All 259 towns in the state maintain data on each of the properties values. Town's determine the assessed value and set the timing for town wide reappraisals. Town's cannot reappraise each year so there is a difference between the assessed value and the fair market value. (Fair market value is an estimate of the potential sale price of the property on the current real estate market).<br /><br />The common level of appraisal (CLA) adjusts the locally assessed property values to the estimated fair market value. The CLA ensures that each town is treated equally and uniformly regardless of when the last appraisal was completed.<br /><br />The CLA is determined by the Department of Taxes. Each year the Department of Taxes performs a study that compares the listed/assessed value of property in each town to the price for all the sales in each town over the past three years. They compare the fair market value (sale price) to the Assessed Value (appraised) and determine the percent difference.<br /><br />Because Vermont has a statewide education fund and property tax system to ensure that all schools have equal access to funding, the use of a statewide formula requires that all properties be evaluated equally for the homestead and non-homestead education taxes. To ensure equitable treatment, all properties across the state are taxed on their fair market value.<br /><br />By using CLA both the homestead and non-homestead education taxes rates are adjusted instead of using the assessed value of the tax payer's property.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Currently, properties in Weathersfield have lower assessed value than fair market value. The Town's CLA is 72.18% with a Coefficient of Dispersion (COD) of 23.34%. (Vermont municipalities will be required to reappraise when the COD falls above 20%. 32 VSA, § 4041a. The statutory definition is in 32 VSA, § 5401.) According to the minutes from the January Selectboard meetings, the town has contracted with a company to perform the town wide reassessment.</span></span></div></h1><h1><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For more information, please visit <a href="https://tax.vermont.gov/municipalities/reports/equalization-study">Department of Taxes</a> website.<br /><br /><a href="https://tax.vermont.gov/sites/tax/files/documents/EQ%20STUDY%202023%20CERTIFIED/Weathersfield%202023-%20Eq%20Study%20Result.pdf">Letter to the Town from the State</a><br /><br /><a href="https://tax.vermont.gov/sites/tax/files/documents/EQ%20STUDY%202023%20CERTIFIED/Weathersfield%202023-%20Cert%20Final%20Comp.pdf">Computation Sheet</a><br /><br />The town's last reappraisal was done in 2008.</span></span></h1></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Celebrate The Year of the Dragon</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3g93Y1j-Zwm-t83D8y_zvpfPDHezZE1CPAyZoggLpLYXR6djg8GTNJKX4fLnKI3f1OBYX6vResFQDVarCJyneHiJhELGMFUvhPjYMb9sNpZe8ta0cnW7g9585lMWZj2BgU-9UTscCbRE2d32-E0Dgu-ii7-vA5IZ3_bUTXWXX8ABiTkebPP9bIX8Jjw-/s943/Chinese-New-Year-2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="943" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3g93Y1j-Zwm-t83D8y_zvpfPDHezZE1CPAyZoggLpLYXR6djg8GTNJKX4fLnKI3f1OBYX6vResFQDVarCJyneHiJhELGMFUvhPjYMb9sNpZe8ta0cnW7g9585lMWZj2BgU-9UTscCbRE2d32-E0Dgu-ii7-vA5IZ3_bUTXWXX8ABiTkebPP9bIX8Jjw-/w640-h392/Chinese-New-Year-2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Celebrate Lunar New Year at </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the Weathersfield Proctor Library <br />Saturday, February 10, 10:30 a.m.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">· <b style="text-align: left;">hear stories and sing Chinese children's songs (10:30)</b></span></h2><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b>· make a dragon craft</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: center;">· learn to use chopsticks</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">· practice brush writing</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>More information, please visit the <u><a href="https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Library's Website</a></u> of give them a call 802-674-2863</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ascutney Outdoors Winter Fun Nights</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS39zjlaHbTva6hr0C4tbd9hNSbQMy2pG_7tyIqbQWBf8gNjGyqn6PxHBWd6OsP7im1G-IXKv-7897Griyv8gQUKfk1ZMzXLmpUbv25QCrfx6DGmqm5YJgdZ9whI-NazJhaLFHwWFlaRiKFy0gSh6PyrITBCXGPwD2xix2f5y-9ag2ifNcvvxyp4yUhqA/s1100/thumb-4dd5e5289ce49cc8df9d2245cced8f95.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="850" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlS39zjlaHbTva6hr0C4tbd9hNSbQMy2pG_7tyIqbQWBf8gNjGyqn6PxHBWd6OsP7im1G-IXKv-7897Griyv8gQUKfk1ZMzXLmpUbv25QCrfx6DGmqm5YJgdZ9whI-NazJhaLFHwWFlaRiKFy0gSh6PyrITBCXGPwD2xix2f5y-9ag2ifNcvvxyp4yUhqA/w494-h640/thumb-4dd5e5289ce49cc8df9d2245cced8f95.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More info about these and other events visit their website: <b><u><a href="https://www.ascutneyoutdoors.org/" target="_blank">Ascutney Outdoors</a></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Weathersfield School PTO hosts a Family Dance</h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQi-w87gpucpp3fjpqMNfrT2fodotAPxGfJ154T-eFgxvDlUNwV4Mr44JO7cV0OG7QTcT8ZHah-TWtTe5P1AKW5T2fqbBPsWJ0rU9oP5AuMzQl5OepD1DP7Pmz1t76jtJBFa2fjBPKsItkJGTc1-98Hkli9WVPLpS6jsE9ANwCl-BAIuAMmZMGvHxt4dmc/s814/thumb-d396993204da7d8bea8a2a2f13fb2963.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="811" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQi-w87gpucpp3fjpqMNfrT2fodotAPxGfJ154T-eFgxvDlUNwV4Mr44JO7cV0OG7QTcT8ZHah-TWtTe5P1AKW5T2fqbBPsWJ0rU9oP5AuMzQl5OepD1DP7Pmz1t76jtJBFa2fjBPKsItkJGTc1-98Hkli9WVPLpS6jsE9ANwCl-BAIuAMmZMGvHxt4dmc/w638-h640/thumb-d396993204da7d8bea8a2a2f13fb2963.png" width="638" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>More info about the PTO, visit their website: <b><u><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/weathersfield-school-pto/home" target="_blank">PTO</a></u></b><br /><b><br /></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Oooh Fondue!</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">February 24 at 5:30 p.m.<br />at the Weathersfield Proctor Library</span></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/s1052/2024-01-24%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1052" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/w640-h472/2024-01-24%20copy.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><span>The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting a Fondue Night to chase away our winter blues on Saturday evening, February 24 at 5:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Call or email them to let them know you will be attending and what dish you'd like to share. 802-674-2863</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="mailto:weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com</a></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Library in February on Tuesdays by appointment</div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/w301-h640/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="cursor: move;" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h1><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div><div></div></div></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AARP Taxaide program will once again offer free, in-person tax preparation to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></h2></span></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span>News You Can Use<br /></span></b><span><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)<br /></b></span><span><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></span></h1></div></div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Student Goes Above and Beyond with his Drone Team</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Adler Gleeson's team won 3rd place at the Drone Competition held on Saturday, January 27th at Riverside Middle School. Roughly 100 middle and high school students from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts participated in the tournament hosted by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Adler's team will travel to Connecticut on Saturday, Feb. 10th to compete in another competition. Good luck and we are so proud of you, Adler!</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Update: Affidavit reveals sexual exploitation allegations against Newport's Beard</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">An affidavit filed in Windsor County Criminal Court reveals some of the allegations facing former Newport, N.H., School Board Member Timothy Beard, who police say had a sexual relationship with a minor at Running Bear Campground in Windsor more than five years ago.<span><br />He resigned from the Newport board Tuesday, the same day he was arraigned.<br /><br />Beard, 40, is charged with "engaging in a sex act with a minor … while the defendant was in a position of power, authority, or supervision over the minor by undertaking the responsibility to provide for the health and welfare of minors, or guidance, leadership, instruction or organized recreational activities for minors."<br /><br />According to the affidavit, Weathersfield Police Chief William Daniels took a report from Newport Detective Alex Marvin about an alleged sexual relationship involving a 17-year-old at the campground.<br /><br />Marvin reviewed text messages provided by Beard's wife, Theresa Szelangowski, showing a conversation in which the alleged victim seems to admit to multiple sexual encounters with Beard.<br /><br />Detective Trooper Kelsey Knapp then interviewed the individual, who admitted to the relationship.<br /><br />The alleged victim said they were staying at the campground when everything started happening.<br /><br />If convicted of the felony count of sexual exploitation of a minor, Beard could be imprisoned for not more than five years, fined $5,000, or both.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Beard was appointed to the Newport, SAU 43, School board in 2022 and elected to a full three-year term in 2023.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.eagletimes.com/news/newport-school-board-member-faces-sex-charge-resigns/article_f6e72270-c0bf-11ee-a815-8350adacaf58.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.eagletimes.com/news/newport-school-board-member-faces-sex-charge-resigns/article_f6e72270-c0bf-11ee-a815-8350adacaf58.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Heat pumps by the numbers: Vermont leads New England in per capita installations</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermonters have installed a total of around 63,000 heat pumps, about 97 heat pumps for every 1,000 Vermont residents, according to Efficiency Vermont.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-emma-cotton/">Emma Cotton</a><br /><br />Vermonters are installing cold-climate heat pumps at high rates, according to new data from Efficiency Vermont. <br /><br />Vermont ranks first in New England for heat pump installations per capita, having installed an all-time total of roughly 63,000 heat pumps in homes and businesses, Efficiency Vermont reported on Monday. That’s 97 heat pumps for every 1,000 Vermont residents.<br /><br />Of the 63,000 heat pumps installed in Vermont, more than 57,000 are residential, and almost 6,000 are commercial. <br /><br />Vermont is followed closely by Maine, where residents and businesses have installed more heat pumps in total — roughly 131,000 — but fewer per capita, at 94 heat pumps per 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, Massachusetts, a state with roughly 7 million residents, installed fewer than 30,000 heat pumps between 2020 and the first half of 2023, the time period for which the state has recorded data about rebated installations. <br /><br />Recently, state lawmakers, <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/11/22/burlington-approves-new-carbon-fee-and-creates-new-fund-for-clean-energy-projects/">municipal leaders</a> and environmental groups have taken steps to encourage Vermonters to install heat pumps, usually with an eye on reducing climate emissions that come from the heating and cooling of buildings.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/29/heat-pumps-by-the-numbers-vermont-leads-new-england-in-per-capita-installations/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=d2a2b1d9c9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_29_07_26&utm_term=0_-d2a2b1d9c9-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Owner of prominent White River Junction buildings floats plans for their future</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">David Briggs owns the Hotel Coolidge and the adjacent Gates-Briggs building. He’s pursuing the sale of both, with potential tear-down and redevelopment of the hotel. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a><br /><br />David Briggs, who owns two large buildings that are at the heart of downtown White River Junction, is starting to talk publicly about an “exit plan.”<br /><br />Last week, Briggs presented a mockup to the Hartford Selectboard of his vision for the Coolidge block, the building that includes the iconic Hotel Coolidge and a number of small businesses. His plan would involve knocking down the decaying three-plus-story building. The replacement structure would be a five-story building with underground parking, first-floor commercial space, housing and possibly a hotel.<br /><br />The Hotel Coolidge, a contributing building to the White River Junction Historic District, is the property’s most recent iteration after fires in 1878 and 1925 destroyed previous structures. Nathaniel Wheeler, who purchased the hotel in the early 20th century, named it after John Coolidge, father of President Calvin Coolidge. <br /><br />Briggs told the board that he is on a “quest” for the “highest and best use and outcome” for the Coolidge block and is currently functioning as a “pre-developer” while he works on securing a buyer or buyers. Though in active talks, he declined to share more details — both with the selectboard and in a later interview with VTDigger — on who might purchase the building.<br /><br />Briggs owns both the Coolidge block and the neighboring Gates-Briggs building, which contains businesses like the Tuckerbox restaurant and the retail shop Revolution, as well as the Windsor County State’s Attorney’s offices and Briggs Opera House upstairs. The two buildings together make up a large chunk of the core of downtown White River Junction.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/30/owner-of-prominent-white-river-junction-buildings-floats-plans-for-their-future/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=a51aeb46ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_30_07_22&utm_term=0_-a51aeb46ec-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank"><br /></a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/30/owner-of-prominent-white-river-junction-buildings-floats-plans-for-their-future/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=a51aeb46ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_30_07_22&utm_term=0_-a51aeb46ec-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont lawmakers consider banning pesticide class to help insect pollinators</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">New research in Vermont about bee exposure to neonicotinoids and a new law in New York State restricting their use has laid the foundation for a bill that would ban them altogether. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-emma-cotton/">Emma Cotton</a><br /><br />When honeybees gather food from flowers near their hive, they attach beads of pollen and nectar to concave pockets on their legs. The tiny colorful pellets contain residue from all of the plants where the bees have foraged. <br /><br />For scientists, the pellets are a treasure trove of information about the flowers and plants the bees have come into contact with, and what they’re bringing back to the hive to feed other bees. <br /><br />“It’s a huge workforce,” Samantha Alger, University of Vermont researcher and director of the Vermont Bee Lab, told state lawmakers last week. “It’s tens of thousands of little bodies that are going out and sampling for us.”<br /><br />Those pellets may provide answers about why beekeepers are reporting deteriorating health in their colonies. Screens, placed at the entrance to the hives, scrape off the pollen pellets and collect them. For several years, scientists at the Vermont Bee Lab have been sending the pellets to a laboratory at Cornell University that can detect tiny amounts of various substances. <br /><br />In 2023, the Vermont Bee Lab sent Cornell more samples than ever before. 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)-Beth Hunton (pending approval)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 5 <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_02-05-24.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a></u> <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet_-_02.05.24.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 19 (probably on the 20th)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/8d0p1" target="_blank">February 2</a></u></b><u><b></b></u></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 7th Winter Activities 4th andFINAL DAY<br />February 12th-16th Lunch with a Loved One<br />February 13th School Board Meeting<br />February 16th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">February 20th-February 24th Winter Break No School</b></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;"><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Final Day for Winter Activities is Wednesday, February 7th</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Winter activities are finishing up this week on Wednesday, February 7th. Remember all students have an early release day, so that they can attend their Winter Activity. <br /><br />The school is looking forward to the final week of students and staff having a great time. It is wonderful for all of the students to experience something that they may not get to do on a regular basis. <br /><br />Just a reminder if there are families that still need to pay for their child's winter activity, please do so, ASAP. Please reach out if you have any questions.<br /><br /><br /></span><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">4th Grade Field Trip-Freedom Songs at Claremont Opera House</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">On Friday February 9th, the entire 4th grade is invited to attend a showing of Freedom Songs at the Claremont Opera House. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">A permission form was given to students on Thursday with specific information about the performance and can also be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/106BYhKf5Wr8biYaCz3gHKbWpw92SXaqu_6KWda0jkVQ/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Please reach out to Melissa Cole, school counselor, with any questions<span><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Roboto, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";">.</span></span></span></span></div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">School announces Lunch with a Loved One</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">During the week of February 12th-16th you have the opportunity to come and have lunch with your loved one. If you would like to participate, please fill out the attached <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdfsDwoTNgwwSy6P5RiB0bzuVDL_NcEGOySGxYQ5f5D2WQtg/viewform?usp=sf_link">form</a>. You will just choose a date and enjoy the time at school.</span></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">April 8, 20</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">24 Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Time to start planning, <u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u> by email.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and Southern Vermont Astronomy Group to Host Eclipse viewing.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope.<br /><br />The funding was part of an effort by the American Astronomy Society to provide opportunities for people to observe the upcoming solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8, 2024 and which will pass through parts of Vermont and adjacent New York state.<br /><br />152 grant applications were submitted to the Jay M. Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists gear up for Vermont’s 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The unique celestial event on April 8 will provide opportunities for local scientists and space enthusiasts to combine knowledge with firsthand experience.<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In old German mythology, the sun and the moon were married. A solar eclipse — when the moon passes completely in front of the sun, blocking most of its light — was seen as the moon being drawn to his bride. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hazel Wilkins, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, knows all about the science of solar eclipses. Yet she drew on stories like the German one to describe her viewing of a partial solar eclipse in 2017 as an almost spiritual experience. “Seeing (an eclipse) for the first time really opened my eyes to the possibility of connections — not only in the astronomical world, but really in our own lives,” she said.<br /><br />Wilkins is the regional lead trainer of a group of academic researchers, citizen scientists and local space enthusiasts who are planning to study the sun in detail when it is covered by the moon for about three minutes on April 8.<br /><br />The roughly once-in-a-century opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in Vermont is not just a chance to conduct astronomical research close to home, it’s also a chance to deepen the public’s connection to science, and for scientists to experience the topics they study firsthand.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/scientists-gear-up-for-vermonts-2024-total-solar-eclipse/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: large;">5 tips for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse on April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When I asked experts and scientists about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the sun!” as Scott Whittier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, put it. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Even during a partial eclipse, the sun’s burning rays can penetrate your retinas and <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/">cause eye damage in minutes</a>. But the once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the sun be completely covered by the moon may make it worth finding safe ways to gaze upward.</span></div></span></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Find out if your community will be on the eclipse path (YES! see above!)</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure out a way to view the eclipse safely<br /><br />Keep an eye out for these special details<br /><br />Be ready for crowds<br /><br />Be ready for clouds </span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy:<br />Photographs of a Witness to History<br />Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 7</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Rigatoni Alla Zozzona'<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 12</b><br />Risotto with Winter Greens & Pancetta<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 14</b><br />Valentine's Day Chocolate Soufflé<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Friday, February 16</b><br />Knife Skills 101<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 19</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: JFK's New England Fish Chowder<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Reopens on Wednesday February 7 with an OPEN HOUSE.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">Bright Star Children’s Theater Presents: Freedom Songs, February 9, 10 a.m. FREE</b></span><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10, 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div></span><div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>COH Presents: Steel Magnolias, February 23, 24, 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/coh-presents-steel-magnolias/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; line-height: 1.2em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Johnny Folsom 4 – A Tribute to Johnny Cash March 9, 7:30 <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/johnny-folsom-4-a-tribute-to-johnny-cash/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jordan TW Trio March 16, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/jordan-tw-trio/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jesse Agan -The Music of Queen March 23, 7 :30 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/the-music-of-queen-2/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Satisfaction – International Rolling Stones Tribute May 18, 8 p.m. <u><a href="https://cohnh.org/event/satisfaction-international-rolling-stones-tribute/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); 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Mornings <br />February 6, 13, 20, 27, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues. Evening Candlelit<br /></span>February 6, 13, 20, 27, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a><span>~</span></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>One reader reported that the food was excellent. Let me know if you've stopped in for breakfast or lunch. </i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>"</i></span></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><i>Warm and friendly, family all around, GOOD eats! Excellent onion rings and super homemade potato chips, and great sandwiches and chili"</i></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/s700/2023-11-05%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/w558-h640/2023-11-05%20copy.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/s661/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/w592-h640/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z1KtySWEu0F73V0p533yNjR21SVBX_fk1nGFEY_KfFDd14UfsbcL66TaIj5hfPGNc4FP-JOSOzavkj1WExziUUAXuNjokhV9nkWP_Y3kOyevG1Ymy_yDVR61sHEfFg12N5OyC1ofT3VrI4whYJwDxrsYHE-8NIzEleRpMNz_SUNJAh8sRxWkZqPTK_zY/s1444/Winter2024_birds_Z72_9316%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1444" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z1KtySWEu0F73V0p533yNjR21SVBX_fk1nGFEY_KfFDd14UfsbcL66TaIj5hfPGNc4FP-JOSOzavkj1WExziUUAXuNjokhV9nkWP_Y3kOyevG1Ymy_yDVR61sHEfFg12N5OyC1ofT3VrI4whYJwDxrsYHE-8NIzEleRpMNz_SUNJAh8sRxWkZqPTK_zY/w640-h444/Winter2024_birds_Z72_9316%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: center;">What birds are you seeing around your bird feeders?</div></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: center;">We've had a few bluebirds recently.</div></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span></div>Town Meeting 2024<br /><table class="tablesaw tablesaw-stack" data-tablesaw-minimap="" data-tablesaw-mode="stack" id="tablesaw-989" style="--bs-table-accent-bg: transparent; --bs-table-active-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.1); --bs-table-active-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-bg: transparent; --bs-table-border-color: var(--bs-border-color); --bs-table-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-hover-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.075); --bs-table-hover-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-striped-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); --bs-table-striped-color: var(--bs-body-color); background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: var(--bs-table-border-color); border-image: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; caption-side: bottom; clear: both; color: #343a40; empty-cells: show; font-family: Raleway, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 1148px;"><tbody style="border-bottom: 0px; border-image: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px solid white; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: inherit;"><tr style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium;">First day to post warnings and notices</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium;">Thursday, January 25, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #f1f1f1; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium;">Last day to post warnings and notices</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium;">Sunday February 4, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium;">Last day to distribute Annual Auditor's Report*</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium;">Saturday, February 24, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #f1f1f1; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium; font-weight: bolder;">Town Meeting Day</span></span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: medium; font-weight: bolder;">Tuesday, March 5, 2024</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><hr style="text-align: left;" /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the Library in February on Tuesdays by appointment</div></span><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></div></span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></span></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces 8th Grade Students Shadowing Opportunity Jan. 29-Feb. 2</span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents and Guardians of 8th grade students:<br /><br />Windsor will be hosting their <b>Student Shadow Week</b> for sending WS students to Windsor during the week of <b>January 29th- February 2nd.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Parents can reach out to Madison Murphy ( <a href="mailto:madison.murphy@wsesu.net">madison.murphy@wsesu.net</a>) to set it up a day to shadow. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Students can do a half day or a full day at Windsor school. Windsor will provide a free lunch for students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Families will need to arrange their own transportation for the day. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do decide to set up a shadow day for your student, please notify BJ Esty or Carrie Jewell at the Weathersfield School main office so that they can excuse your child's absence for that day.</span></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: <br />Photographs of a Witness to History <br />Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w309-h400/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="309" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos from Leahy's exhibit at the Brattleboro Museum &Art Center in 2014: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3g93Y1j-Zwm-t83D8y_zvpfPDHezZE1CPAyZoggLpLYXR6djg8GTNJKX4fLnKI3f1OBYX6vResFQDVarCJyneHiJhELGMFUvhPjYMb9sNpZe8ta0cnW7g9585lMWZj2BgU-9UTscCbRE2d32-E0Dgu-ii7-vA5IZ3_bUTXWXX8ABiTkebPP9bIX8Jjw-/s943/Chinese-New-Year-2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="943" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3g93Y1j-Zwm-t83D8y_zvpfPDHezZE1CPAyZoggLpLYXR6djg8GTNJKX4fLnKI3f1OBYX6vResFQDVarCJyneHiJhELGMFUvhPjYMb9sNpZe8ta0cnW7g9585lMWZj2BgU-9UTscCbRE2d32-E0Dgu-ii7-vA5IZ3_bUTXWXX8ABiTkebPP9bIX8Jjw-/w640-h392/Chinese-New-Year-2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Celebrate Lunar New Year at </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the Weathersfield Proctor Library Saturday, February 10</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">· <b>hear stories and sing Chinese children's songs (10:30) <br /><br />· make a dragon craft <br /><br />· learn to use chopsticks <br /><br />· practice brush writing</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>More information, please visit the <u><a href="https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Library's Website</a></u> of give them a call 802-674-2863</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Oooh Fondue!</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">February 24 at 5:30 p.m.<br />at the Weathersfield Proctor Library</span></h2></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/s1052/2024-01-24%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1052" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZyL0NPCT6BePZjdasAYpy6kCXySjyxAzO26XA_CapcnodSeNDKGgnnmlvti5TEPtl4M8v-uKPhkE8cq3JWcuaamTXfbZaWTupHq0LzidNsT7dsRGc4xNi0sjCb_qmMUws0067X7-C_C4MdO2b8SxqssipOBUNkRDIfvFvj3T0tVVGpnImZAdt_72pNq4/w640-h472/2024-01-24%20copy.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><span>The Weathersfield Proctor Library is hosting a Fondue Night to chase away our winter blues on Saturday evening, February 24 at 5:30 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Call or email them to let them know you will be attending and what dish you'd like to share. 802-674-2863</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="mailto:weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com</a></u></b></span></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline" style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library, Reading Public Library and<br />Southern Vermont Astronomy Group<br />Host Solar Eclipse viewing</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks to a grant received to purchase a special telescope</span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-TasWElu5QoTDNSEDzDGvj7Sijr3rNvBr83WTyc6STSuun9-X3xFBqdBaTga-HcG7YBYokk3sJ19VzCdO0UuI3HqAwfuehyWJKNWMQdh_1JBmxWxGvzL8eJ5kBTIL1UApljA6tI4iCCuUcaLjaGpt2k52Xwx5hsrfHSd_8EkjRiTnlO-nTOPTiqtRBny/s500/All+-+Copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-TasWElu5QoTDNSEDzDGvj7Sijr3rNvBr83WTyc6STSuun9-X3xFBqdBaTga-HcG7YBYokk3sJ19VzCdO0UuI3HqAwfuehyWJKNWMQdh_1JBmxWxGvzL8eJ5kBTIL1UApljA6tI4iCCuUcaLjaGpt2k52Xwx5hsrfHSd_8EkjRiTnlO-nTOPTiqtRBny/s320/All+-+Copy.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /><span>The Weathersfield Proctor Library, in a joint effort with the Reading Public Library and the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) has been awarded a nearly $5,000 grant for the purchase of a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces.<br /><br />The special hydrogen-alpha filter on this telescope provides a very clear orange image of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around its perimeter, which is not possible through less expensive solar viewers.<br /><br />Weather permitting, the telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to allow the public to observe the eclipse, which will run from roughly 2 p.m. to 4:30 pm. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The total eclipse will occur at 3:26 p.m. and will only last about three minutes.</b><br /><br />If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More details below in the library section. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span>News You Can Use<br /></span></b><span><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)<br /></b></span><span><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Obituary-</b><b>Howard G. Papineau Perkinsville, VT, former Weathersfield Police Officer </b></span></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Howard G. Papineau, 57, of Perkinsville, VT, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2024 after a long illness. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He was born on November 29, 1966 in Proctor, Vermont to Howard and Dorothy (Eugair) Papineau. He graduated from Otter Valley High Union High School in 1984. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He served in the United States Air Force from 1986- 1990. Howard married his wife of 24 years, Susan, on October 2, 1999. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He worked for Precision Valley Communications for several years. As well as the State of Vermont Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer before becoming a Probation and Parole Officer in Brattleboro, Vermont. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After years of dedication and hard work he became a Police Officer with the Town of Weathersfield, Vermont, where he remained until he retired in 2013. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Howard is survived by his wife Susan, his daughter Heather Papineau, his sister Shelly Hendee and her husband Danny. He is also survived by his in-laws, William and Melissa Barrows, Diana Gould, Heidi Stillings, his beloved pups, Dave and Jackson, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He was predeceased by his parents and in-laws David and Naomi Barrows. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The family would like to thank his medical providers of over 16 years Brooke Herndon MD, and Pat Proulx, Msw, Licsw, Ccm for all of their years of dedication and care. As well as the staff at Bayada Hospice for their compassionate end of life care. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 1-4 PM at the VFW in Springfield, Vermont. A graveside service will be announced at a later date in the spring and all are welcome to attend. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Davis Memorial Chapel, Springfield, Vermont.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">What is a house, Weathersfield wants to know</span></h2></div><span style="font-size: medium;">By Chris Frost Eagle Times News Editor<br /><br />The Weathersfield Selectboard continued its discussion about appealing its Common Level of Appraisal on Jan. 16.<br /><br />The town’s appraisal has been lowered by 11% from 2023, which means that instead of $34,300 per penny of valuation, it’s now $33,000, and the electric utility’s ability to depreciate its assets has outpaced new construction in Weathersfield. That means a .02 cent tax increase without special articles and the school’s education homestead tax rate is scheduled to rise from $1.66 to $1.96.<br /><br />The Common Level of Appraisal is determined by dividing the education grand list by the equalized education grand list. A number over 100 percent generally means that a town property is listed for less than its value, and properties over 115 percent or less than 85 percent necessitate a reappraisal. A town’s Common Level of Appraisal adjusts the town’s homestead and non-homestead tax rates.<br /><br />The Common Level of Appraisal in Weathersfield has dropped to 72.18, which means the town is undervalued because of rising property values.<br /><br />The power company used its ability to depreciate its assets while calling equipment bolted to the ground with cement similar to a house.<br /><br />“Our utilities will probably reduce on our grand list again this year by another 9 to 10% percent,” said Town Manager Brandon Gulnick said.<br /><br />Board member August Murray cautioned on being informed before starting the process, but Mike Todd disagreed.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://www.eagletimes.com/news/what-is-a-house-weathersfield-wants-to-know/article_bd3102a2-bc2e-11ee-99e0-57c0cf78f44c.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont's Total Solar Eclipse on April 8</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/s706/2024-01-29%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="706" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnTdKCSFrCJdcAcS_YyaLBESi7L6dPD2IgZuchzp9EMVwoNGRl6bZniMHwufcvPyoXdxEszD7_6uan1O7MM-xoLvxu6G49Asg7wLIhXvtQBjROr7tJ4BHUKdqJ78giG92iIZhwrhMOYHdioZGn5pU7Pa-66dqfyUNMKFdjsFLUwh7qcc4IMiCXEBSGYSV/w400-h354/2024-01-29%20copy.png" width="400" /></span></a></div><h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists gear up for Vermont’s 2024 total solar eclipse</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The unique celestial event on April 8 will provide opportunities for local scientists and space enthusiasts to combine knowledge with firsthand experience. <br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">In old German mythology, the sun and the moon were married. A solar eclipse — when the moon passes completely in front of the sun, blocking most of its light — was seen as the moon being drawn to his bride. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hazel Wilkins, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, knows all about the science of solar eclipses. Yet she drew on stories like the German one to describe her viewing of a partial solar eclipse in 2017 as an almost spiritual experience. “Seeing (an eclipse) for the first time really opened my eyes to the possibility of connections — not only in the astronomical world, but really in our own lives,” she said. <br /><br />Wilkins is the regional lead trainer of a group of academic researchers, citizen scientists and local space enthusiasts who are planning to study the sun in detail when it is covered by the moon for about three minutes on April 8. <br /><br />The roughly once-in-a-century opportunity to view a total solar eclipse in Vermont is not just a chance to conduct astronomical research close to home, it’s also a chance to deepen the public’s connection to science, and for scientists to experience the topics they study firsthand.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/scientists-gear-up-for-vermonts-2024-total-solar-eclipse/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 tips for viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in Vermont</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse on April 8, but clouds and crowds are expected, too.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">When I asked experts and scientists about their suggestions for how best to view the April 8 eclipse, many of them started off with the same piece of advice: “Don’t look directly at the sun!” as Scott Whittier, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, put it. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Even during a partial eclipse, the sun’s burning rays can penetrate your retinas and <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/">cause eye damage in minutes</a>. But the once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the sun be completely covered by the moon may make it worth finding safe ways to gaze upward.</span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Find out if your community will be on the eclipse path (YES! see above!)</span></h2><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure out a way to view the eclipse safely<br /><br />Keep an eye out for these special details<br /><br />Be ready for crowds<br /><br />Be ready for clouds </span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/28/five-tips-for-viewing-the-2024-solar-eclipse-in-vermont/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=VTDigger+Subscribers+and+Donors&utm_campaign=961956a676-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_26_08_25&utm_term=0_-961956a676-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></b></div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">NH man faces charges for allegedly hitting Vt. police cruiser</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">A New Hampshire man faces charges after he allegedly hit a Vermont police cruiser with a sheriff’s deputy inside, and then took off.<br /><br />It happened shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday on Vermont Route 12 in Weathersfield.<br /><br />Investigators say Nathan Langner, 43, of Claremont, went off the road and hit a marked Windsor County Sheriff’s Department cruiser parked on the side of the road with Deputy William Solari inside it. They say Langner then took off.<br /><br />Deputy Solari stopped Langner a short distance away.<br /><br />Neither man was injured and there was minor damage to both vehicles.<br /><br />Langner is due in court in March to face charges of negligent operation, leaving the scene of a crash and having no insurance.</span><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Why the Hell Did 23 Skiers Require Rescue near Killington Resort?</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/byline/frederick-dreier/">Frederick Dreier</a><br /><br />Multiple groups of skiers and snowboarders ducked boundary ropes to chase powder. The only way out involved a long and treacherous hike.<br /><br />Perhaps you saw headlines about a major backcountry rescue that occurred near Vermont’s Killington ski resort his past Saturday, January 20. <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/23-skiers-snowboarders-rescued-vermont-backcountry-freezing-temperatur-rcna134981">23 skiers and snowboarders rescued</a> from Vermont backcountry in freezing temperatures. <a href="https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/news/mass-rescue-saves-23-skiers-and-snowboarders-lost-in-frigid-vermont-backcountry/article_812589cc-b94a-11ee-8086-73468c988dee.html">Mass-rescue</a> saves 23 skiers and snowboarders lost in frigid Vermont backcountry. <br /><br />Perhaps you wondered, like I did, how nearly two-dozen skiers and snowboarders somehow got trapped and needed to be extracted amid bone-chilling conditions. Was this a birthday party gone wrong? Did the local ski club throw its annual kegger a little too deep in the woods? What the hell happened? <br /><br />I phoned up Drew Clymer, the SAR coordinator for the Vermont State Police, who helped organize the operation, to try and understand how so many people got lost at the same time. Apparently, four different groups of skiers and boarders who were enjoying a day of skiing and riding at Killington Resort made the unfortunate decision to duck the ropes atop the Snowdon Six Express lift and head into the backcountry. <br /><br />“These were all front-side resort skiers,” Clymer said. “We were rescuing skiers in the backcountry, but that doesn’t mean they were backcountry skiers.” <br /><br />They descended into a steep gully called Brewers Brook that is known to accumulate powder. But when the skiers and boarders reached the bottom, they realized what lay ahead: a 2.5-mile boot-pack out over steep and icy terrain. They were cold and tired and lost. According to Clymer, nobody had touring equipment like climbing skins or splitboards. In total, 21 skiers and snowboarders were down there together—six were children. Multiple people in the party eventually called 911. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/local/lost-killington-skiers-rescued-resort-considers-pulling-passes-and-terminates-employee-in-lost-party/article_dedf8759-272e-5ad9-9a15-31a09ab1c68c.html">According to the local</a> Rutland Herald, one skier in the group was even a Killington Resort employee. A resort spokesperson told the paper that the employee was fired after the incident. <br /><br />The sheer size of the group—it swelled to 23 after two more skiers descended into Brewers Brook—meant that local cops couldn’t handle the group alone. Local dispatchers phoned state agencies, and eventually the local Killington Search and Rescue team, which sent 12 rescuers on skis and snowshoes into the backcountry. They led the group to safety. The entire operation took about six hours to complete. 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And I don’t think it’s appropriate (for Selectboard members) to make personal statements about whether it is positive or negative.”<br /><br />Collins’ comments came three days after emails containing a bomb threat were sent to several Upper Valley businesses, organizations and residents. Two of the emails went to the Northern Stage, which was hosting two drag-themed events as fundraisers for the Upper Valley Circus Collective, a not-for-profit camp that teaches circus arts.<br /><br />Though police determined the threats were a hoax, families who were attending an afternoon story hour at Northern Stage’s Barrette Center for the Arts were forced to evacuate the theater as a precaution and the remainder of the show was canceled.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/24/constituents-condemn-hartford-selectboard-members-comments-about-drag-event-targeted-by-bomb-threat/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patrick Leahy sees violations of his namesake law</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Leahy Law, named after Vermont’s longtime senator, bars the U.S. government from providing military aid to foreign entities found to have conducted “gross violations of human rights.” Leahy said he thinks the American government is running afoul of the law in providing military assistance to Israel.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br /><br />As the brutal war between Israel and Hamas nears its fourth month, newly retired longtime U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., is, for the first time in years, powerless to do anything to alleviate the conflict.<br /><br />The former Senate president pro tempore became an international authority on wartime human rights over the course of his near-five-decade-long Senate career. His namesake <a href="https://www.state.gov/key-topics-bureau-of-democracy-human-rights-and-labor/human-rights/leahy-law-fact-sheet/">Leahy Law</a> — which bars the U.S. government from providing military aid to foreign entities found to have conducted “gross violations of human rights” — is one of the nation’s strongest pieces of human rights legislation, and among the senator’s chief legacies.<br /><br />Now living in Burlington and watching the conflict unfold from halfway across the world, Leahy told VTDigger last week he believes that the U.S., in continuing to send billions in military assistance to Israel, is running afoul of the Leahy Law. (The News & Citizen <a href="https://www.vtcng.com/news_and_citizen/news/local_news/leahy-law-not-used-effectively-in-israel/article_4b953872-848c-11ee-a1c9-c7a626f0b553.html">first reported</a> that view in November.)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">“On this one, I think that there are violations of the Leahy Law,” Leahy said. “I’m not in the Senate. I can’t fight about it… I’m not the chair of the committee. But everybody who’s asked me in the international press, the national press, I’ve said to them: I think there are violations of the Leahy Law.”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/22/patrick-leahy-sees-violations-of-his-namesake-law/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">READ MORE</span></a></u></b></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">VTDigger launches 2024 Vermont Legislative Guide with bill tracker and new tools</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">This year’s guide includes new pieces explaining who’s in charge of the Legislature and how to read its calendar.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-vtd-editor/">VTD Editor</a><br /><br />VTDigger has launched its <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024-vermont-legislative-guide/">2024 Vermont Legislative Guide</a> to help readers stay up to date on all the Statehouse happenings. 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Check out all the Statehouse news in one convenient place.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/22/vtdigger-launches-2024-vermont-legislative-guide-with-bill-tracker-and-new-tools/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div></div></span></span></div></span></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Concerts and Adventures</span></h1></span></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recycled Percussion<br />Claremont Opera House<br />Claremont NH</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you've never been to a </span><u><a href="https://www.recycledpercussion.com/" target="_blank">Recycled Percussion</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> show, you should put it on your list of concerts to see. They are loud, colorful and loaded with energy.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">They've appeared on</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> The Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, America’s Got Talent, China’s Got Talent, Kris Jenner, MTV Reality Awards, and Comedy Central’s “The Gong Show.”<br /><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Recycled-Percussion" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3h84o608wPcCBVN3iysm_gzv2P2yMYbWsN2YUpCk0gGNZZ0-G6Ht_fukRyKXsC6WPiXCPLUur0KUwjT7s4ZoGxFk4X44Buml5bd8lYFBTnIXsGa21knd9VSQViHC3BkuzVi-j9k-jH1KO2TYzGPPEOAkviWk3nmDKtuDpkD5Wa_NtClMXDwPeEElkTW4b/w640-h426/COH_RecyledPercussion_Z72_9532%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div>Recycled Percussion is a Laconia, New Hampshire-based band. The group was originally formed in Goffstown, New Hampshire. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Justin Spencer (</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">center</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, above) formed Recycled Percussion in 1995 for a high school talent show. Looking to be more creative than using traditional instruments, he took the idea of playing buckets, which was introduced to him in the subways of New York City. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Spencer then added more and more instruments to the show and expanded on the New York style of street percussion. Spencer specialized in using recycled materials to build instruments.</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #202122;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Recycled-Percussion" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwlboAN4_o4EdreFQAWsVBJZQSlnXn5Jkcegh2MkDpMaOXG6mFKosidhD2KqKGgbthT8ezxdXH0Ye1cDR0Pl2qMxR3b4QfO0KaecB4vfooRaVGUQ3kLhYpZNn2stL7MSuZ0krl5FmEZN-2oYhhA-_atzR0MvjTwpBZQyrdOzusDhDgItcyEk7tX-tEl7y/w640-h426/COH_RecyledPercussion_Z72_9554%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">When they perform, they usually do two shows at a venue a matinee and an evening show. I attended the 3 p.m. show in Claremont on Saturday and it was crazy good fun.</div></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Recycled-Percussion" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwny2tbXE51qwGqwds1mPiZ6eY36q_0zLm5dFbggrHQdEQFbLLwb-GWH8BDmAMSdSXo6r6CyWYJ2WnY6H6b3rppmqFDow-5U5pwTZdQTX38tyN0-QXnq8-ofkSG5ACGbieVVDn4f6VngN2A3HBxSMzN2ZVbHuKGtbpL7khir53-aN3NZUu128mEt1GPjY/w640-h426/COH_RecyledPercussion_Z72_0046%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">After the show, the band hung out and signed merchandise, gave out hugs and always asked the fans if they had enjoyed the show.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">It was definitely a feel good event.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">In 2017 they developed a television show on ABC called “Chaos and Kindness” which has won 15 Emmy Awards. If you have Paramount + you can </span><u><a href="https://tvshows.how/show/chaos-and-kindness?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Search&t_source=64&utm_campaign=3882&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpNHh-9uChAMV7ElHAR0xmAH9EAAYAyAAEgL1rvD_BwE" target="_blank">STREAM</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> the Show.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://chaosandkindness.store/" target="_blank">Chaos and Kindness</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> has since developed a successful retail and lifestyle brand which promotes kindness, positivity, and mental health awareness. They have stores in Laconia and Keene NH.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you missed them in Claremont, you can catch them in Lebanon at the Opera House on </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">February</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 10.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: large;">Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More photos: </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Claremont-Opera-House/Recycled-Percussion" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div></div></span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Putnam's Vineyard<br />White River Junction, VT</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I finally made it to <b><u><a href="https://www.putnamsvineyard.com/" target="_blank">Putnam's Vineyard</a></u></b> in White River Junction, VT. I kept seeing and hearing about events at this place and actually peeked in a few Saturdays ago but still hadn't checked it out.</span></div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87PIEPOvbu4vyWMvAjzXI_YOyyqklEr0prn-XYJArAVAYYMFISsWGraN_QDE1heRgyv8gJUtRvLqF-DfrVezue13TQLESTynyjXJn0J5Qh868EIGGFKqYtPYYVU7wRloUbw3P49EjSQJjUd2aksLP8H2Q9be_pccnP7Uav2P_I0-UcPlg7L-5NEO1qKdc/s1000/20240128_123043%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87PIEPOvbu4vyWMvAjzXI_YOyyqklEr0prn-XYJArAVAYYMFISsWGraN_QDE1heRgyv8gJUtRvLqF-DfrVezue13TQLESTynyjXJn0J5Qh868EIGGFKqYtPYYVU7wRloUbw3P49EjSQJjUd2aksLP8H2Q9be_pccnP7Uav2P_I0-UcPlg7L-5NEO1qKdc/w640-h360/20240128_123043%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My friends and I met up for brunch on Sunday. Putnam's is a plant shop, a wine shop, a wine bar, a beer garden, a place to have tea, take a class and just hang out.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">They are located in the old Freight House, the space that used to host Tupelo Music Hall and the Upper Valley shared workspace. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The building has been transformed into a magical garden with small "rooms" set up for sipping and chilling out.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYE2Gx4XOPy8jl1I9LSxd45K6l02Chfx3QWdQk7PnQ94UXCAYx7oR5wJQf15Kne2gKFjiK9LwaEAo5d1U56SwOHqaHjNVJd7Nplpv-H3ebsGe1t0UUOyEokJ6SPLnA-2ZDd6_jB_3v74NsNdWqbipe2mtuE_vJaGJfNHSbXwCLJfSJIM9CbTCpTcqsdeQI/s1000/20240128_123114%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYE2Gx4XOPy8jl1I9LSxd45K6l02Chfx3QWdQk7PnQ94UXCAYx7oR5wJQf15Kne2gKFjiK9LwaEAo5d1U56SwOHqaHjNVJd7Nplpv-H3ebsGe1t0UUOyEokJ6SPLnA-2ZDd6_jB_3v74NsNdWqbipe2mtuE_vJaGJfNHSbXwCLJfSJIM9CbTCpTcqsdeQI/w640-h360/20240128_123114%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sunday they were serving Welsh Cakes and Scones. Both were delicious.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinczE9kBQxxhyPE6qyFQKjrVHOfYzMcQuFDvJgWirPpVcR_iOkf5gw7lGHn0IBEqg75kQDdQsF0P87pHholp8EPd58kB25xJ_n2VH1ucDLuiq44seb6sP1QLPW-eowppnWtFaDBozfxfDj14mEqDOOuuIh28baMKx-2kkRt1EXCuDpy3L7oZIwSjEaXsKN/s1000/20240128_124005%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinczE9kBQxxhyPE6qyFQKjrVHOfYzMcQuFDvJgWirPpVcR_iOkf5gw7lGHn0IBEqg75kQDdQsF0P87pHholp8EPd58kB25xJ_n2VH1ucDLuiq44seb6sP1QLPW-eowppnWtFaDBozfxfDj14mEqDOOuuIh28baMKx-2kkRt1EXCuDpy3L7oZIwSjEaXsKN/w640-h360/20240128_124005%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJZ9iGQ2OibDXvXpCVwDXgn8g04qSIPeq4H-OvR9-ZyFlu5tgjAFQ_AJD-Hd_orqQGtcxv97yfZCpV9pN1I1mNbxbH-2haJdfP5BJ9SCvbF5NtJOPIEHNaQyZjPNwh1bBN4hTdQJKkFC8CtCLcxQMQHAPK4X5e9SdRvZbOtIh0RiUpodI6i0H4pxTVQXE/s1000/20240128_124009%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJZ9iGQ2OibDXvXpCVwDXgn8g04qSIPeq4H-OvR9-ZyFlu5tgjAFQ_AJD-Hd_orqQGtcxv97yfZCpV9pN1I1mNbxbH-2haJdfP5BJ9SCvbF5NtJOPIEHNaQyZjPNwh1bBN4hTdQJKkFC8CtCLcxQMQHAPK4X5e9SdRvZbOtIh0RiUpodI6i0H4pxTVQXE/w640-h360/20240128_124009%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can also order a cheese board or a frittata or Shakshouka (egg in tomato/pepper sauce). Katie the Bagel Lady is there on Sundays too.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Check out their </span><u><a href="https://www.putnamsvineyard.com/our-menu" target="_blank">MENU</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrvf0FDdRIxJ5Vd32j_ASC3Uj5ejh8LKavP3Yc9A3dVZPOZp2i0XzQX076calZnnSPXO55VaCxdNaCR3FbZw3McEy-IVDr2nEqofUBkhukXA7JjkuslnG-kpUqp2TM8vYu_MMQSHUgpD-YLQ8NwYnZsIspGOws9fe5OzvK1axW8OZFmS3c2OGJvl4mEGJ/s1000/20240128_124011%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrvf0FDdRIxJ5Vd32j_ASC3Uj5ejh8LKavP3Yc9A3dVZPOZp2i0XzQX076calZnnSPXO55VaCxdNaCR3FbZw3McEy-IVDr2nEqofUBkhukXA7JjkuslnG-kpUqp2TM8vYu_MMQSHUgpD-YLQ8NwYnZsIspGOws9fe5OzvK1axW8OZFmS3c2OGJvl4mEGJ/w640-h360/20240128_124011%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Peach </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bellini</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> was good, and my friends said both the hot </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">chocolate</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and Mexican hot chocolate were excellent.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> They are located at 188 Main St in WRJ. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And are open</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday | 4PM - 10PM<br />Thursday | 4PM - 10PM<br />Friday | 4PM - 10PM<br />Saturday | 10AM - 10PM<br />Sunday | 10AM - 9PM<br />They Do Not Accept Reservations. First Come. First Served.</span></span></h2><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Put this on your list of places to check out in the Upper Valley.</span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 5</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 19 (probably on the 20th)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: </b><u><b><a href="https://www.smore.com/6xyvg" target="_blank">January 26</a></b></u></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 31st Winter Activities 3rd Day*<br />February 7th Winter Activities 4th Day*<br />February 12th-16th Lunch with a Loved One<br />February 13th School Board Meeting<br />February 16th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">February 20th-February 24th Winter Break No School</b></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">School announces Lunch with a Loved One</span></h2>During the week of February 12th-16th you have the opportunity to come and have lunch with your loved one. If you would like to participate, please fill out the attached <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdfsDwoTNgwwSy6P5RiB0bzuVDL_NcEGOySGxYQ5f5D2WQtg/viewform?usp=sf_link">form</a>. You will just choose a date and enjoy the time at school.</div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Winter Activities Start on Wednesday<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Winter activities are continuing on Wednesday. </span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: medium;">Remember all students have an early release day, so that they can attend their Winter Activity</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">. Please reach out if you have any questions.</span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; 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Pasachoff Solar Eclipse Mini-Grants Program, of which 35 received grant funding. <b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">The joint Weathersfield Proctor and Reading Library and SoVerA proposal was among the top 35, and was awarded 100% of the requested amount of the grant.</u></b><br /><br />With the grant, the groups will purchase a solar telescope with hydrogen-alpha filter, a tripod and motorized mount, and assorted eyepieces. The total cost of these items is $4,819.96. The grants were awarded to coincide with the upcoming eclipse, but the equipment will be used by the libraries and SoVerA for many years to come.<br /><br />The telescope is equipped with a motorized tracking mount which will find the sun and then track it as it passes through the sky.<br /><br />The reason this equipment is so costly compared to shade 14 welders’ glass or cardboard and mylar viewing glasses, is that it has a very specific and costly filter which permits only a very narrow portion of the visible spectrum to pass through. This results in a very clear view orange of the textured surface of the sun and the spectacular coronal flares around the perimeter of the sun. The less expensive equipment protects the viewer’s eyes, but only affords a dull, more or less black and white view peppered with black dots of sunspots and no coronal flares.<br /><br />The telescope will be set up on Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, to observe the eclipse, which will begin at 2:14 p.m. The eclipse will be at its darkest around 3:26 pm. The total eclipse will only last about three minutes, and the sun will be fully visible by 4:37 pm.<br /><br />As with every visible spectrum telescope-related event since Galileo first aimed his device upward, this one will be dependent on cooperation from the weather.<br /><br />You are invited to join us at Hoisington Field in Perkinsville, VT. If you have solar viewing glasses, bring them with you. A limited number will be available at the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More info: <b><u><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/">https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/</a></u></b></span></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024</span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><div><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></span><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">No Transportation? Shopping just got easier!</span></h2><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Starting Wednesday January 17th, the MicroMoo bus line will be connecting to the Route 101 Shopper on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month! This means that Hartland, Ascutney, and Windsor Residents can get a ride on the MicroMoo to Exit 8 in Ascutney to take the Route 101 Shopper bus to Claremont for Shopping, for FREE !<br /><br />Because there are two separate bus routes, reservations are required for both the MicroMoo and for the Route 101 Shopper. Reservations for Shopping trips are required at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-888-869-6287 or 1-802-460-7433.<br /><br />Reservations for using just the MicroMoo anytime, and not connecting to the Shopper line, use the same numbers as above, using Option #6, but only a 30-minute notice is needed.<br /><br />Read more about the Shopper Route connection here: <a href="https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/">https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/</a></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div></span></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday, January 30</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Green Curry Beef with Snap Peas<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 7</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Rigatoni Alla Zozzona'<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 12</b><br />Risotto with Winter Greens & Pancetta<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 14</b><br />Valentine's Day Chocolate Soufflé<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Friday, February 16</b><br />Knife Skills 101<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 19</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: JFK's New England Fish Chowder<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Reopens on Wednesday February 7 with an OPEN HOUSE.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />Jan. 30, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Evening Candlelit <br />Jan. 30, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>One reader reported that the food was excellent. Let me know if you've stopped in for breakfast or lunch. </i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>"</i></span></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><i>Warm and friendly, family all around, GOOD eats! Excellent onion rings and super homemade potato chips, and great sandwiches and chili"</i></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; 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font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRv71y6Rw4cSbO6INeqpE9k3vUo1FOCVV4-Kckwtri-8IQdmekU6ke7IaFN5xs24kjR305ox6lY6EdhAMIqxC-496KN_6G6XcEbzj29ThdUdPoWNuoUx91sxwCnBd1jme7DU8CSNj27cn9F78Yr4UNeLj8dEmIX51z9SQkmmW7Xm5nUankw1MuTxc29EfQ/s4000/AScutneyMtn_20221221_085014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="4000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRv71y6Rw4cSbO6INeqpE9k3vUo1FOCVV4-Kckwtri-8IQdmekU6ke7IaFN5xs24kjR305ox6lY6EdhAMIqxC-496KN_6G6XcEbzj29ThdUdPoWNuoUx91sxwCnBd1jme7DU8CSNj27cn9F78Yr4UNeLj8dEmIX51z9SQkmmW7Xm5nUankw1MuTxc29EfQ/w640-h288/AScutneyMtn_20221221_085014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe a little snow on Tuesday, rain on Wednesday with temps in the 40s, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">showers Thursday, rain and near 50 on Friday.<br />Here we go again.</div><div><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></h1></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Town Meeting Deadlines</span></h2><div><table class="tablesaw tablesaw-stack" data-tablesaw-minimap="" data-tablesaw-mode="stack" id="tablesaw-989" style="--bs-table-accent-bg: transparent; --bs-table-active-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.1); --bs-table-active-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-bg: transparent; --bs-table-border-color: var(--bs-border-color); --bs-table-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-hover-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.075); --bs-table-hover-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-striped-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); --bs-table-striped-color: var(--bs-body-color); background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: var(--bs-table-border-color); border-image: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; caption-side: bottom; clear: both; color: #343a40; empty-cells: show; font-family: Raleway, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 1148px;"><tbody style="border-bottom: 0px; border-image: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px solid white; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: inherit;"><tr style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">First day to post warnings and notices</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thursday, January 25, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #f1f1f1; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Last day to post warnings and notices</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sunday February 4, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Last day to distribute Annual Auditor's Report*</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Saturday, February 24, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #f1f1f1; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Town Meeting Day</span></span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Tuesday, March 5, 2024</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club<br />Meets January 24<br />Weathersfield Proctor Library at 6-8 p.m.</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvBnM0v9vERR5aPFkNE2NqAt_NazQfMmwuGbixMncrI7pFLMueIDdc7VlU4JV_b1qaIx7Ye0PpiniP4C-wAwbWrs-Sa_uNGcplT6dhLGCWBIM0z50KD6JqfGT2yReGeNa2ms5q0ad4MyYjTdhELNkSJEXwIsTQzuvmqEO1AmlTuGmwSog4Atnik_kfBdf/s1830/20231225_062540.jpg" style="font-size: xx-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvBnM0v9vERR5aPFkNE2NqAt_NazQfMmwuGbixMncrI7pFLMueIDdc7VlU4JV_b1qaIx7Ye0PpiniP4C-wAwbWrs-Sa_uNGcplT6dhLGCWBIM0z50KD6JqfGT2yReGeNa2ms5q0ad4MyYjTdhELNkSJEXwIsTQzuvmqEO1AmlTuGmwSog4Atnik_kfBdf/s320/20231225_062540.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="296" /></a></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">New members and guests always welcome. They will start planning for the 2024 planting season.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-size: large;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></div></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces High School Fair January 23</span></b></h2><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents/Guardians of students in 7-8th grades:<br />On January 23, 2024 from 6-7pm the school will host their annual <b>High School Fair</b> held in the Weathersfield All Purpose Room. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The fair will be open to all 7-8th grade students and their families from Weathersfield and Hartland. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you'd like details about which schools will be attending, please read <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iw1ZFrjBAePm3sAK5sW44JP5DJNAQI8_lKzkupRv7pc/edit?usp=sharing">this letter </a>from the school's counselor.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces 8th Grade Students Shadowing Opportunity Jan. 29-Feb. 2</span></span></h2><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents and Guardians of 8th grade students:<br /><br />Windsor will be hosting their <b>Student Shadow Week</b> for sending WS students to Windsor during the week of <b>January 29th- February 2nd.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Parents can reach out to Madison Murphy ( <a href="mailto:madison.murphy@wsesu.net">madison.murphy@wsesu.net</a>) to set it up a day to shadow. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Students can do a half day or a full day at Windsor school. Windsor will provide a free lunch for students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Families will need to arrange their own transportation for the day. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do decide to set up a shadow day for your student, please notify BJ Esty or Carrie Jewell at the Weathersfield School main office so that they can excuse your child's absence for that day.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">No Transportation? Shopping just got easier!</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Starting Wednesday January 17th, the MicroMoo bus line will be connecting to the Route 101 Shopper on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month! This means that Hartland, Ascutney, and Windsor Residents can get a ride on the MicroMoo to Exit 8 in Ascutney to take the Route 101 Shopper bus to Claremont for Shopping, for FREE !<br /><br />Because there are two separate bus routes, reservations are required for both the MicroMoo and for the Route 101 Shopper. Reservations for Shopping trips are required at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-888-869-6287 or 1-802-460-7433.<br /><br />Reservations for using just the MicroMoo anytime, and not connecting to the Shopper line, use the same numbers as above, using Option #6, but only a 30-minute notice is needed.<br /><br />Read more about the Shopper Route connection here: <a href="https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/">https://www.moover.com/moover-announces-changes-to-shopper-route/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: <br />Photographs of a Witness to History <br />Photo Exhibit Feb. 1-March 29</span></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2523" data-original-width="1948" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_2rsRX3pXsexd_PNWRgTzfuu5c3i1kEwo6LLO5MNzG5YKPiN75OK_lClyCkgQ4hNmYakPHwskZbbrlARewolHJ8ITPhg1RG9_CxezNXV4fEpci1_LQpHNwDWxsx0LUmeEcFvPDeAHIA-iKnc84FqYfuZcVyRHMKlXN4-rBXEqptKd_3xy0ci9ZWAx8aa/w494-h640/PLeahy_PBN_5721.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>On February 1 (4:30 pm to 7:00 pm), Senator Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, are expected to appear at the opening reception for <b><u>The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy: Photographs of a Witness to History</u></b>, the first art exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery since the July 2023 flood. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Eye of Senator Patrick Leahy is an extraordinary collection of his photographs that showcases the unusual access and unique perspective enjoyed by Vermont’s beloved longtime senator—with images captured throughout his career at the center of the nation’s political spotlight. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The exhibition will be on view from February 1 to March 29, 2024</b>.<br /><br />A second reception will be held at the gallery on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm in conjunction with Montpelier’s Art Walk. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Supreme Court Gallery is located at 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos from Leahy's exhibit at the Brattleboro Museum &Art Center in 2014: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Vermont-Politics/Senator-Patrick-Leahy/World-Leaders-Global-Citizens" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3g93Y1j-Zwm-t83D8y_zvpfPDHezZE1CPAyZoggLpLYXR6djg8GTNJKX4fLnKI3f1OBYX6vResFQDVarCJyneHiJhELGMFUvhPjYMb9sNpZe8ta0cnW7g9585lMWZj2BgU-9UTscCbRE2d32-E0Dgu-ii7-vA5IZ3_bUTXWXX8ABiTkebPP9bIX8Jjw-/s943/Chinese-New-Year-2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="943" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3g93Y1j-Zwm-t83D8y_zvpfPDHezZE1CPAyZoggLpLYXR6djg8GTNJKX4fLnKI3f1OBYX6vResFQDVarCJyneHiJhELGMFUvhPjYMb9sNpZe8ta0cnW7g9585lMWZj2BgU-9UTscCbRE2d32-E0Dgu-ii7-vA5IZ3_bUTXWXX8ABiTkebPP9bIX8Jjw-/w640-h392/Chinese-New-Year-2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Celebrate Lunar New Year at </span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the Weathersfield Proctor Library Saturday, February 10</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">· hear stories and sing Chinese children's songs (10:30) <br /><br />· make a dragon craft <br /><br />· learn to use chopsticks <br /><br />· practice brush writing</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More information, please visit the <b><u><a href="https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Library's Website</a></u></b> of give them a call 802-674-2863<br /></span><div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">News You Can Use</span></b></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)</b></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">WS recognizes Isaac Mc Naughton -Vermont Middle School Cross Country State Champion</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">From the school Newsletter:</span></div>Isaac qualified for the Vermont Middle School Cross Country state championships in St. Albans, Vermont on October 29th, it was a 3,000 meter race (3k). Isaac took first place out of 304 runners, with a time of 10:11 (next finisher was 31.6 seconds after).<br /></span><br /><b><u><a href="https://www.smore.com/cg36z" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>Ahead of Ne</span><span>w Hampshire primary, </span><span>Gov. Phil Scott endorses </span><span>Nikki Haley for president</span></span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont governor’s endorsement of the former South Carolina governor was, as much as anything, a rebuke of yet another Republican in the race: former President Donald Trump. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />In a rare step into presidential politics, Gov. Phil Scott on Friday endorsed fellow Republican Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination. <br /><br />The Vermont governor’s endorsement of the former South Carolina governor was, as much as anything, a rebuke of yet another Republican in the race: former President Donald Trump. <br /><br />Ahead of New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary on Tuesday, Scott urged Vermont’s neighbors to the east to oppose Trump. <br /><br />“America has a decision to make, and our friends and neighbors in New Hampshire have an opportunity to showcase their deep-rooted independent streak,” Scott said in a press release issued by his campaign Friday afternoon. “After years of controversy, violent rhetoric and growing polarization, the very last thing we need is four more years of Donald Trump.”<br /><br />Scott has been a vocal critic of Trump over the years, drawing national attention for <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2020/11/03/scott-announces-vote-for-joe-biden/">casting a ballot for Democratic President Joe Biden</a> in 2020. In 2016, Scott <a href="https://m.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2020/11/03/phil-scott-vermonts-gop-governor-says-he-voted-for-joe-biden">said he wrote in former Vermont governor Jim Douglas</a> for president, rather than vote for Trump. But until Friday, he had abstained from offering any hard-and-fast endorsements in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/19/ahead-of-new-hampshire-primary-gov-phil-scott-endorses-nikki-haley-for-president/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">After bracing for hard times, Vermont economists predict healthy state revenues</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Until Thursday, lawmakers had been preparing for sour news. But state economists told them that Vermont has “exhibited surprising economic resilience” over the past year.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />Despite last year’s hand-wringing over an anticipated downturn of Vermont’s economy, one year later, state economists on Thursday were notably optimistic about where the state’s finances stand.<br /><br />“We have no recession in the forecast,” economic adviser Jeff Carr told a panel of high-ranking lawmakers Thursday.<br /><br />“Thank you for saying that so bluntly,” House Ways and Means Chair Emilie Kornheiser, D-Brattleboro, replied.<br /><br />In the initial weeks of every legislative session, Carr and legislative economist Tom Kavet present their updated state revenue forecast to the state’s Emergency Board, a panel comprised of the Legislature’s key money committee chairs, as well as the governor. The highly anticipated presentation largely kicks off the budget-writing process for state lawmakers each year.<br /><br />Until Thursday, lawmakers had been bracing for sour news. In recent years, “epic, unprecedented, off-the-charts” influxes of federal cash — <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/01/17/economists-report-stellar-state-revenues-but-warn-downturn-and-inflation-will-bite-in-2024/">in the words of Carr last year</a> — bolstered state revenues. Lawmakers knew those reserves were due to dry up, and they fretted that the state’s come-down would be harsh.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/18/after-bracing-for-hard-times-vermont-economists-predict-healthy-state-revenues/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP <br /></span>at the Library in February on Tuesdays by appointment</h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/w301-h640/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" width="301" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AARP Taxaide program will once again offer free, in-person tax preparation to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></div></h2></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">‘We cannot turn away’: Sanders’ resolution for Israel human rights report fails in Senate vote</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">“Much of what is happening … is happening right now with U.S. arms and equipment,” Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Tuesday night.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br />Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Tuesday evening unsuccessfully implored his colleagues to support a measure he authored that would have compelled the U.S. State Department to provide Congress a human rights report on Israel as its war against Hamas in Gaza rages on.<br /><br />The <a href="https://www.sanders.senate.gov/press-releases/news-sanders-to-force-unprecedented-vote-tonight-to-address-humanitarian-disaster-in-gaza/">resolution</a>, which Sanders dubbed a “simple request for information,” failed to pass, with 72 senators <a href="https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1182/vote_118_2_00008.htm">voting</a> to table it. Only 11 supported it, including Sanders and his colleague from Vermont, Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat. <br /><br />Ahead of the vote, Sanders was visibly impassioned while delivering a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/915455963518018">20-minute speech</a> on the Senate floor Tuesday night. He described the human toll in Gaza since the latest conflict began with a Hamas attack on Israeli border communities in October: 24,000 Palestinians killed, 60,000 wounded and 2 million displaced, Sanders said. United Nations agencies have <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-01-15-2024-2092ae0d8a4f57aa969e661c4da5ed8a">warned</a> of widespread disease and starvation. <br /><br />At the podium, Sanders was flanked by what he called “rather horrific” photographs from Gaza of Palestinian children in crisis — corralled in large crowds, reaching their arms through metal bars and begging for food. The images “say it all,” Sanders said.<br /><br />“Right now, as we speak, hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza — innocent children — are starving right before our eyes,” Sanders said. “We cannot turn away. We must act.”</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/17/we-cannot-turn-away-sanders-resolution-for-israel-human-rights-report-fails-in-senate-vote/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">State Auditor Doug Hoffer files suit against Attorney General Charity Clark</span></h2></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Clark’s office called the lawsuit “ill-advised,” “unfortunate” and a waste of resources.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/alan-j-keays/">Alan J. Keays</a><br /><br />One elected state office holder has taken the rare step of filing a lawsuit against another elected state office holder, asking a judge to settle a dispute over the latter’s obligations under Vermont law.<br /><br />State Auditor Doug Hoffer sued Attorney General Charity Clark and her office in November after he said they failed to provide him with a legal opinion he had sought in the course of conducting an audit related to the city of Burlington. <br /><br />“We all have things to do that we do not want to do,” reads Hoffer’s lawsuit, filed in Chittenden County Superior civil court in Burlington. “The Attorney General has a statutory duty to provide legal opinions to officers of the State of Vermont. This is an action to enforce that duty.”<br /><br />Hoffer is also asking Judge Helen Toor to allow him to hire an outside attorney in the lawsuit. In the suit, he asserts that the attorney general barred him from doing so.<br /><br />The Vermont Attorney General’s Office filed a motion last month seeking to dismiss the lawsuit.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/15/state-auditor-doug-hoffer-files-suit-against-attorney-general-charity-clark/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont's Cannabis Nurse Hotline Answers Health Questions for Weed Consumers, Patients and Dispensary Staffs</span></h2>By <a href="https://www.sevendaysvt.com/author/ken-picard" target="_blank">KEN PICARD</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">When Doreen Keefe of Barre City tells people that she has a rare neurological disorder called trigeminal neuralgia, most people say they've never heard of it — until she mentions its nickname: the Suicide Disease. The chronic condition causes such intense and unrelenting pain in the face, jaw and head that many patients choose to end their lives rather than suffer through it.<br /><br />"It feels like you have eight abscesses and an ice pick jabbing at your eardrum at the same time," said Keefe, 63. "And it's a 24-hour situation."<br /><br />Keefe's condition was in remission for 12 years until December, when an avalanche of stressful events last year — including a life-threatening medical emergency and the deaths of her husband, brother and good friend — triggered a return of her symptoms.<br /><br />But when the prescription drugs her doctor prescribed did little to ease her pain, Keefe found better relief using cannabis oil as a topical cream. Then her sister visited <a href="https://forbinsfinest.com/forbins-reserve/">Forbins Reserve</a>, an adult-use dispensary in Barre, to find out which cannabis strains and methods of delivery — smoking, vaping, edibles or creams — might work best on her sister's symptoms, without getting her high.<br /><br />Since most dispensary employees, aka budtenders, aren't medical professionals, the one at Forbins Reserve suggested that Keefe call Vermont's <a href="https://vermontcannabisnurse.com/vermont-cannabis-nurses-association/">Cannabis Nurse Hotline</a>. The public information line allows anyone — patients, caregivers, cannabusiness employees and curious consumers — to schedule a free, 15-minute medical consultation with a registered nurse who can address their weed-related questions and concerns.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/vermonts-cannabis-nurse-hotline-answers-health-questions-for-weed-consumers-patients-and-dispensary-staffs-39981324?utm_source=Seven+Days+Email+Newsletters&utm_campaign=42554b16b1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_19_05_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-42554b16b1-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Big woods deer tracking: An old tradition faces new threats </span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"> Vermont’s dedicated trackers say the practice has become more challenging as property owners close their land to hunting and climate change makes snow conditions less consistent. <br /> by <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/katherine-fiegenbaum/">K. Fiegenbaum</a><br /><br />On the last Friday of muzzleloader season, Nick Fortin parked his truck in the snow on the side of a logging road in the Wenlock Wildlife Management Area, deep in the Northeast Kingdom. Donning waterproof muck boots, warm-and-quiet wool pants and a bright orange hat, he headed out on foot to track deer through the brush, mud, rivers and snow of the “big woods.” <br /><br />While most know hunting in Vermont as sitting in a tree stand or a ground blind, a smaller number of residents practice the more ambulatory art of tracking deer through large swaths of forest, called the “big woods.” <br /><br />“If I’m on a track all day long, and I never see a deer, that could still be a great day,” said Fortin, the Department of Fish & Wildlife’s head deer biologist. “At any moment that deer is in front of me: Your adrenaline’s up all day. You’re excited all day. Some of the coolest areas I’ve ever found, some of the coolest things I’ve ever seen, have only been because I was on a deer track.” <br /><br />The practice has deep roots in the state. The late Larry Benoit of Duxbury was featured on the cover of Sports Afield in September 1970 with the headline “Larry Benoit — Is He the Best Deer Hunter in America?” The Duxbury hunter’s fame — and that of his whitetail-tracking sons, known as the “Benoit Brothers” — only escalated from there.<br /><br />On the last Friday of muzzleloader season, Nick Fortin parked his truck in the snow on the side of a logging road in the Wenlock Wildlife Management Area, deep in the Northeast Kingdom. Donning waterproof muck boots, warm-and-quiet wool pants and a bright orange hat, he headed out on foot to track deer through the brush, mud, rivers and snow of the “big woods.”<br /><br />While most know hunting in Vermont as sitting in a tree stand or a ground blind, a smaller number of residents practice the more ambulatory art of tracking deer through large swaths of forest, called the “big woods.”<br /><br />“If I’m on a track all day long, and I never see a deer, that could still be a great day,” said Fortin, the Department of Fish & Wildlife’s head deer biologist. “At any moment that deer is in front of me: Your adrenaline’s up all day. You’re excited all day. Some of the coolest areas I’ve ever found, some of the coolest things I’ve ever seen, have only been because I was on a deer track.”<br /><br />The practice has deep roots in the state. The late Larry Benoit of Duxbury was featured on the cover of Sports Afield in September 1970 with the headline “Larry Benoit — Is He the Best Deer Hunter in America?” The Duxbury hunter’s fame — and that of his whitetail-tracking sons, known as the “Benoit Brothers” — only escalated from there.</span><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/14/big-woods-deer-tracking-an-old-tradition-faces-new-threats/?mc_cid=4695654e22&mc_eid=62773da223" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 5</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 19 (probably on the 20th)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-16" target="_blank">January 16</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-15" target="_blank">January 8</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/cg36z" target="_blank">January 19</a></u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 23rd High School Fair 6-7:00 PM<br />January 24th Winter Activities 2nd Day*<br />January 31st Winter Activities 3rd Day*<br />February 7th Winter Activities 4th Day*<br />February 12th-16th Lunch with a Loved One<br />February 13th School Board Meeting<br />February 16th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">February 20th-February 24th Winter Break No School</b></span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">School announces Lunch with a Loved One</span></h2>During the week of February 12th-16th you have the opportunity to come and have lunch with your loved one. If you would like to participate, please fill out the attached <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdfsDwoTNgwwSy6P5RiB0bzuVDL_NcEGOySGxYQ5f5D2WQtg/viewform?usp=sf_link">form</a>. You will just choose a date and enjoy the time at school.</div><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Winter Activities Start on Wednesday<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Winter activities are continuing on Wednesday. </span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: medium;">Remember all students have an early release day, so that they can attend their Winter Activity</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">. Please reach out if you have any questions.</span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brbQ2iFaTzroM6yQSQZnQr-_1J_q4Lme/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 13</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyYFEemxkKt8bWpMVh55bSYl-1AEZuK-/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 12</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes<br /></span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a><br /></u><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></span></h2><h2><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></span></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weathersfield Historical Society</div></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety">https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club</span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> from 6-8 p.m. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House</div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch</a></u></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div></h2><h1><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Parks and Recreation</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on their Facebook Page: </span><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550836741096">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550836741096</a></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div></span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Classes at the Co-op</span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/co-op-food-stores-14158112865" target="_blank">Tickets</a></u></span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Location: Coop Food Store, Lebanon<br />12 Centerra Parkway Lebanon, NH 03766<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thursday, January 25</b><br />Arroz Con Pollo<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday, January 30</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Green Curry Beef with Snap Peas<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 7</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Rigatoni Alla Zozzona'<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 12</b><br />Risotto with Winter Greens & Pancetta<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 14</b><br />Valentine's Day Chocolate Soufflé<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Friday, February 16</b><br />Knife Skills 101<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 19</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: JFK's New England Fish Chowder<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The opera house in Lebanon is <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/loh100/" target="_blank">CLOSED for renovations</a></u> but schedule to reopen in February 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/" target="_blank">Renovations Updates</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/#gallery" target="_blank">Construction Photos</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Recycled Percussion, January 27 , two shows 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1184876" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />Jan. 23, 30, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Evening Candlelit <br />Jan. 23, 30, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Exit Ate Reopened January 11<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Route 5 in Ascutney</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span><br /><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>One reader reported that the food was excellent. Let me know if you've stopped in for breakfast or lunch. </i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><i>"</i></span></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;"><i>Warm and friendly, family all around, GOOD eats! Excellent onion rings and super homemade potato chips, and great sandwiches and chili"</i></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/s700/2023-11-05%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/w558-h640/2023-11-05%20copy.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/s661/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/w592-h640/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Winter-2023-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3veNhvCJ-Cb3LJikSlFdNvIVoQAbcDpyP3gm1kDGpxbZkOzATlXuOKT_p_wUsvXoc7sGbLSz8FF78R-jXMZhFBqyLyLzwTyakrHDVO4GASBjdbNJrBAosm25153drzX20Wq6GVNQ510A7tFUZ38hOqfmGGs23LWy4oYLAO2ONVnAGE5VyPHsGULIHjkp5/w640-h360/WinterSkies2024_20240110_143109.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It hasn't been the best WINTER weather but the skies have been very interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Weathersfield-VT/Winter-2023-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0emEtuBGZ8QchXsyGuS6qLofjxrU94Nyit1Vg18g0uWFOdOr-Lcz91nwWqi9ycCpJC7CRoAuyFEv96xOEJzbdLij9BdwSILqhoSAQUToRKtlsPknZzDkqOLZOZNqc1mDXePdzLAyONxfp0JBnJ9M7XtxKTQZE58Noj4vG1y9c4mZ60WOvn20Fs4Y4xI7Y/w640-h360/WinterSkies2024_20240108_122913.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mark Your Calendars</span></h1></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Selectboard Meets Tuesday, January 16 in Martin Memorial Hall at 6:30 p.m.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The meeting <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_01-16-24.pdf" target="_blank">agenda</a></u></b> has been posted along with the <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._selectboard_packet_-_01-16-2024_0.pdf" target="_blank">Selectboard packet</a></u></b> on the Town website.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The packet includes minutes from the previous two January meetings. At the January 2nd meeting the board authorized the Town manager, Brandon Gulnik, to bid on the tax sale of two properties in town at the sale today, January 15th. The tax sale is to recover deliquent taxes owed on the two properties-one on the Weathersfield Center Road and one on Gird Lot Road.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">At the Special Meeting held on January 8th, the board voted to revise the FY25 budget and review the articles for the annual Town Meeting Warrant.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The board voted unanimously to approve the change in the FY25 budget being presented to the voters. On December 5, 2023the board approved the FY25 General Fund budget $1,810,161, of which $1,368,442 to be raised by taxes. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">However, a few changes occurred in the month of December altering the budget. The revised FY25 General Fund budget to be presented to the voters is $1,754,132, of which $1,372,413 will be raised by taxes. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Town Meeting Deadlines</span></div><div><table class="tablesaw tablesaw-stack" data-tablesaw-minimap="" data-tablesaw-mode="stack" id="tablesaw-989" style="--bs-table-accent-bg: transparent; --bs-table-active-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.1); --bs-table-active-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-bg: transparent; --bs-table-border-color: var(--bs-border-color); --bs-table-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-hover-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.075); --bs-table-hover-color: var(--bs-body-color); --bs-table-striped-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); --bs-table-striped-color: var(--bs-body-color); background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: var(--bs-table-border-color); border-image: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; caption-side: bottom; clear: both; color: #343a40; empty-cells: show; font-family: Raleway, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 1rem !important; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 1148px;"><tbody style="border-bottom: 0px !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left: 0px !important; border-right: 0px !important; border-top: 0px solid white; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: inherit;"><tr style="border: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">First day to post warnings and notices</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thursday, January 25, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #f1f1f1; border: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Last day to post warnings and notices</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sunday February 4, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="border: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Last day to distribute Annual Auditor's Report*</span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Saturday, February 24, 2024</span></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #f1f1f1; border: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both;"><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Town Meeting Day</span></span></td><td style="background-color: var(--bs-table-bg); border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 9999px var(--bs-table-accent-bg); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0.5rem; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="tablesaw-cell-content" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder;">Tuesday, March 5, 2024</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club<br />Meets January 16<br />Weathersfield Proctor Library at 6-8 p.m.</span></h2><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Introduction to Acupuncture<br /> </span><span style="text-align: left;">hosted by Springfield Town Library,<br /> </span><span style="text-align: left;">Jan. 17</span></span></h2></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="347" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93h4rHiKl0k3UgXpfbA613VAP6D_AEiBFizl5tvi2E77Ln5nsT-luqbSKsYjNyDLSwQlTGt9XIYT-lKzTImhMgysNB5xhAXAodSYJ0oeGbb2TbykZ10ML-h287iqMe7TeHeGWPePdV41axSzEIEDNqfCEp26mX4HBZaPw5ikfUNt5hfVYNL6teOlt3jpn/s320/Black%20Rive%20Acupuncture.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Springfield Town Library is hosting an "Introduction to Acupuncture" on January 17 at 6-7 p.m. at the library, 43 Main St, Springfield, Vermont. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This event is free and open to the public call (802) 885-3108 with any inquiries.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Have you thought about trying acupuncture, but are unsure how it can help?<br />Have your friends told you about acupuncture, but you want to know more?<br />Come to a presentation by Kerri Casey Lic. Ac. from <b><u><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" target="_blank">Black River Acupuncture</a></u></b> and hear a brief history and description of acupuncture. Kerri can answer your questions so you may determine if acupuncture is right for you, or just to learn more about something unfamiliar.<br /><br />Kerri Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist with the VT Medical board, and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Kerri received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota in 2006.<br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Russell W. Porter: Before the Telescope<br />Jan. 20 in Springfield, VT</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">When: Jan 20, 2024, 2 to 3 PM<br />Where: <a href="https://frontporchforum.com/calendar/events/349084?utm_content=post&utm_medium=em&utm_source=fpf_forum">Springfield Art & Historical, 65 Route 106, North Springfield, VT</a><br /><br />Bunni Putnam will present "Russell W. Porter: Before the Telescope" on Saturday, January 20, from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Springfield Art and Historical Society, 65 Route 106 in North Springfield, Vermont.<br /><br />Russell Porter, born in Springfield in 1871 was a remarkable man. He made several sub-arctic exploration trips before James Hartness hired him in 1920 to come to J&L to work on the comparator. Here he formed the Telescope Makers which led to Stellafane. Then, in 1929, he was invited to Pasadena, CA to work on the 200" Hale Telescope on Mt. Palomar.<br /><br />This program is free and open to all. For more information, call 802-886-7935 or email <a href="mailto:sahs@vermontel.net">sahs@vermontel.net</a>.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces High School Fair January 23</span></b></h2><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents/Guardians of students in 7-8th grades:<br />On January 23, 2024 from 6-7pm the school will host their annual <b>High School Fair</b> held in the Weathersfield All Purpose Room. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The fair will be open to all 7-8th grade students and their families from Weathersfield and Hartland. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you'd like details about which schools will be attending, please read <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iw1ZFrjBAePm3sAK5sW44JP5DJNAQI8_lKzkupRv7pc/edit?usp=sharing">this letter </a>from the school's counselor.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces 8th Grade Students Shadowing Opportunity Jan. 29-Feb. 2</span></span></h2><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents and Guardians of 8th grade students:<br /><br />Windsor will be hosting their <b>Student Shadow Week</b> for sending WS students to Windsor during the week of <b>January 29th- February 2nd.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Parents can reach out to Madison Murphy ( <a href="mailto:madison.murphy@wsesu.net">madison.murphy@wsesu.net</a>) to set it up a day to shadow. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Students can do a half day or a full day at Windsor school. Windsor will provide a free lunch for students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Families will need to arrange their own transportation for the day. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do decide to set up a shadow day for your student, please notify BJ Esty or Carrie Jewell at the Weathersfield School main office so that they can excuse your child's absence for that day.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">News You Can Use</span></b></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)</b></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">MLK Day</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">King received a doctorate degree in theology and in 1955 helped organize the first major protest of the African American civil rights movement: the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Influenced by Mohandas Gandhi, he advocated civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance to segregation in the South. The peaceful protests he led throughout the American South were often met with violence, but King and his followers persisted, and the movement gained momentum.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A powerful orator, King appealed to Christian and American ideals and won growing support from the federal government and Northern whites. In 1963, Bayard Rustin and A. Philip Randolph led the massive March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; the event’s grand finale was King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Two hundred and fifty thousand people gathered outside the Lincoln Memorial to hear the stirring speech. <br /><br />In 1964, the civil rights movement achieved two of its greatest successes: the ratification of the 24th Amendment, which abolished the poll tax, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibited racial discrimination in employment and education and outlawed racial segregation in public facilities. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Later that year, King became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize (in 2014 Malala Yousafzai became the youngest to receive the prize at age 17). In the late 1960s, King openly criticized U.S. involvement in Vietnam and turned his efforts to winning economic rights for poor Americans. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968.</span><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Vermont declares independence from New York in 1777.</span></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Having recognized the need for their territory to assert its independence from both Britain and New York and remove themselves from the war they were waging against each other, a convention of future Vermonters assembles in Westminster and <a href="https://vermonthistory.org/journal/misc/MakingVermontConstitution.pdf">declares independence</a> from the crown of Great Britain and the colony of New York on January 15, 1777. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The convention’s delegates included Vermont’s future governor, Thomas Chittenden, and Ira Allen, who would become known as the “father” of the University of Vermont.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Delegates first named the independent state New Connecticut and, in June 1777, finally settled on the name Vermont, an imperfect translation of the French for green mountain. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">One month later, on July 2, 1777, a convention of 72 delegates met in Windsor, Vermont, to adopt the state’s new—and revolutionary—constitution; it was formally adopted on July 8, 1777. Vermont’s constitution was not only the first written national constitution drafted in North America, but also the first to prohibit slavery and to give all adult males, not just property owners, the right to vote. Thomas Chittenden became Vermont’s first governor in 1778.</span><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Free Tax Prep Offered by AARP at the Library in February on Tuesdays by appointment</span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/s848/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB4ZeHvC-bPavc_LriKuYt_o7V1qLkOiRX2PUEFuzbGlozUhy6DZp2EqkN6_6CUIyvSUTNmOsQlQhgm2BQX1l6864MyGTfJAmvNHWu4Qx44j0EjyjkXyUWC5nnDD-zKR5k7YgRk9R2diHiFeVrjgByGllGfe4h16bTfTIWP2S6FZRed3WsB7oy2UzJyfV/w301-h640/AARP%20tax%20Prep.png" width="301" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">The AARP Taxaide program will once again offer free, in-person tax preparation to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers will be preparing returns by appointment at the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney on Tuesdays beginning in February.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">You do not have to be an AARP member to take advantage of the service. Taxaide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the US tax code. There are, however, some situations that are considered out of scope for the volunteer preparers.</span><br /><br />To schedule an appointment, contact Mary Beth Adler at 802-875-2418 and leave a message. Calls will be returned and appointments scheduled in the evenings.</span></div></h2></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Gets a New Police Cruiser</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">By Chris Frost Eagle Times News Editor<br /><br />The Select Board, on Tuesday, Jan. 2, authorized the purchase of a $60,000 police cruiser bid for a Dodge Durango, with Town Manager Brandon Gulnick determining the appropriate funding mechanisms.<br /><br />The purchase price, just below $60,000, fully outfitted and ready to go, would be paid for with $20,000 from the police cruiser reserve fund, $20,000 from the fund balance and $20,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.<br /><br />“I sent out to all our vendors on our list,” said Daniels. “Ford came back with a 2023 Explorer Police Pursuit at $44,000 and a 2023 Dodge Durango at $41,337. They’re both available and on the lot.”<br /><br />He also heard back about upfitting the police cruiser, and equipping the Explorer will cost $13,255 and the Durango will cost $14,188.<br /><br />Police Chief Bill Daniels said he’s only heard about bids for the cruiser from Ford of Claremont.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><u><a href="https://www.eagletimes.com/news/new-police-cruiser-to-serve-weathersfield/article_18140012-afc7-11ee-9846-3b247fba6d31.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">READ MORE</span></a></u></b><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Exit Ate Reopens<br /></span>According to a Facebook post, the restaurant is now open<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>.</span></span></span></h2><div><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Last Thursday, January 11, Jack McClay posted to the <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/471137420009438/user/1406335549/" target="_blank">Villages of Weathersfield FB page</a></u></b> that the restaurant in Ascutney, next to the Sunoco Gas Station, is now open for business.</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">I sent him a few questions to answer but he hasn't replied yet. So here's what I know so far...</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;">One of his comments said that "breakfast is available all day". He also posted a couple of photos of their menus.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVtb5GENAIiclZOgXlJi8K0onBulS8tWKbj3Z5w7c9NRC0pY4Uu5ZFrJ8Kchapk9_rusfXucIxNRwg77fi3dRc9j24TTtMneUZNkuXkU9VmQBWL6dNbQfw2T20a2nf0aDrzjRUE3DP9d6UBB94tczjHUE3ktoAQDLOlo2r2eWEjNXv5mpEBKCqMPQhVG9/s1920/received_1544022236435805.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="980" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVtb5GENAIiclZOgXlJi8K0onBulS8tWKbj3Z5w7c9NRC0pY4Uu5ZFrJ8Kchapk9_rusfXucIxNRwg77fi3dRc9j24TTtMneUZNkuXkU9VmQBWL6dNbQfw2T20a2nf0aDrzjRUE3DP9d6UBB94tczjHUE3ktoAQDLOlo2r2eWEjNXv5mpEBKCqMPQhVG9/w326-h640/received_1544022236435805.jpeg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OdyubufjS96bOrpLi2NayEcFB_zN6zDTMnhBawK_PKm4RRrbrkruTlvjDhPUYjT_NZAAF-YnwJxAu6mWDxPAc3gJWh-U-le0VaxT_PKNMUoQDRBgQ9yYC-4PsXmIruKIQo8oVU8c7rohOVNfI9Psb4gE-6DyJ7Af9U2NhKPHd_zc5tRKueB3y8INPXJc/s2000/received_795938612545572.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OdyubufjS96bOrpLi2NayEcFB_zN6zDTMnhBawK_PKm4RRrbrkruTlvjDhPUYjT_NZAAF-YnwJxAu6mWDxPAc3gJWh-U-le0VaxT_PKNMUoQDRBgQ9yYC-4PsXmIruKIQo8oVU8c7rohOVNfI9Psb4gE-6DyJ7Af9U2NhKPHd_zc5tRKueB3y8INPXJc/w480-h640/received_795938612545572.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The restaurant hours appear to be Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So, has anyone tried it out yet? I haven't made the the trip in but plan to assess it in the future. They'll have a tough act to follow-The Frazier family were/are THE BEST Chefs.</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span></div></span></span></span><span><span><span><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">EPA warning on ‘forever chemicals’ causes confusion in Ascutney</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">In the uncertainty, Weathersfield School, which uses water from the Ascutney Water District, “erred on the side of caution,” said Principal Brian Martes. The students drank bottled water in the days after the notice.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-valley-news/">Valley News</a><br /><br />This story by Frances Mize <a href="https://www.vnews.com/Vermont-publishes-PFAS-plans-53354806">was first published</a> by the Valley News on Jan. 4.<br /><br />ASCUTNEY — Customers of the Ascutney Water District found an alarming federal letter in their mailboxes last month referring to their community water system.<br /><br />In bold print, the flier from the Environmental Protection Agency read: “Your system has detections of PFOA/PFAS.”<br /><br />Several studies link PFAS — an umbrella acronym for thousands of chemicals related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — to serious health effects.<br /><br />Dubbed “forever chemicals” for their persistence in the environment, PFAS are ubiquitous. They’re found in a wide range of manufactured products, from dental floss to nonstick cookware, and can turn up in drinking water.<br /><br />But by state regulations, the water in Ascutney wasn’t an urgent problem.<br /><br />“I think the biggest concern for residents is, ‘Hey, can we drink the water or not?’” said Weathersfield Town Manager Brandon Gulnick, who also manages the water district. The EPA flier “didn’t really give much guidance, and it was a pretty tight turnaround time from when we tested for PFAS and when we had to send out that notice.”<br /><br />In the uncertainty, Weathersfield School, which uses water from the Ascutney Water District, “erred on the side of caution,” said Principal Brian Martes. The students drank bottled water in the days after the notice.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/08/epa-warning-on-forever-chemicals-causes-confusion-in-ascutney/" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Beekeepers rebuke Agency of Agriculture’s assessment that the industry is in good health</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont has not, in fact, saved the bees, according to Jeff Battaglini, president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association. Rather, he said the industry is struggling with significant losses that are becoming harder and harder to recover from.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-emma-cotton/">Emma Cotton</a><br /><br />On Sunday, the president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association got a call from a friend, a beekeeper in Pennsylvania, who remarked snarkily, “It looks like Vermont has saved the bees!”<br /><br />The Pennsylvania apiarist had seen a report and accompanying article from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, which claimed that Vermont honeybees have been thriving. It pointed to high colony numbers and reduced reports of disease. <br /><br />“Colony numbers are at an all-time high in Vermont,” the agency wrote in the <a href="https://agriculture.vermont.gov/sites/agriculture/files/documents/2023%20Apiary%20Status%20Report%20121923.pdf">report’s</a> conclusion. It noted that beekeepers must contend with threats such as mites, but found that “based on the increase in the number of colonies managed, Vermont beekeepers have learned to effectively manage colony stressors in the current environment and successfully maintain a thriving beekeeping industry in the state.”<br /><br />But Vermont has not, in fact, saved the bees, according to Jeff Battaglini, president of the Vermont Beekeepers Association. Rather, he said, the industry is struggling with significant losses that are becoming harder and harder to recover from.<br /><br />“I had 27% losses last year,” Battaglini said. “I consider, at this point, that a win.”<br /><br />The agency’s report has created a sore spot for Vermont beekeepers, who say the announcement misrepresents the health of their industry. They worry that it jeopardizes an effort to increase protections for Vermont bees. With that in mind, the association issued a <a href="https://www.vermontbeekeepers.org/2-uncategorised/1191-vermont-beekeepers-refute-state-claims-of-honey-bee-health">statement</a> in response to the agency’s report to “set the record straight.”<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/08/beekeepers-rebuke-agency-of-agricultures-assessment-that-the-industry-is-in-good-health/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As presidential primary approaches, Vermont’s elections director prepares to depart</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas expressed confidence that Will Senning’s departure would not impede her office’s administration of the coming elections.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/habib-sabet/">Habib Sabet</a><br /><br />Vermont’s longtime elections director plans to leave his position for a role in the federal government next month, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced this week.<br /><br />Will Senning has worked for the elections division for more than a dozen years — 10 of them in charge of the office, which administers state elections and oversees campaign finance reporting and lobbyist disclosure. Starting Feb. 12, he will be joining the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for national cybersecurity and infrastructure protection, Senning said in an interview Tuesday.<br /><br />“I was born and raised in Vermont and so it holds a special place for me,” he said. “To have been able to play a role in administering Vermont’s elections for the last decade really has been an honor.”<br /><br />Senning’s departure comes on the cusp of a busy election season, with presidential and state primaries on the horizon. Vermont is scheduled to hold its presidential primary on Town Meeting Day, which takes place March 5. State primary elections are scheduled for August and state and federal general elections in November. <br /><br />“I have a good amount of time to try to set the table as well as I can for my exit, but I have full confidence in my team,” Senning said of the elections division.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/09/as-presidential-primary-approaches-vermonts-elections-director-prepares-to-depart/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bomb threat interrupts drag story hour at Northern Stage in White River Junction</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">“It was shocking,” said Nancy Nutile-McMenemy, a freelance photographer from Weathersfield who was taking pictures at the show. “To target an event intended for children is equatable to an act of terrorism.”<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-valley-news/">Valley News</a><br /><br />This story by Patrick Adrian was first published by the Valley News on Jan. 9.<br /><br />WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — A bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax disrupted an event at Northern Stage on Saturday, forcing families attending a drag story hour to evacuate the theater as a precautionary measure.<br /><br />The Hartford Police Department, with assistance from the Vermont State Police, is investigating multiple emails that were sent to a handful of Upper Valley businesses and residents claiming that bombs were set to detonate within 30 minutes. The threats targeted Northern Stage, Planned Parenthood in White River Junction and the Target store in West Lebanon.<br /><br />Four individuals, three of whom were Hartford residents, also received emails saying that explosives were placed in their homes, according to a Vermont State Police report. Members of the media, including a Valley News reporter, also received a copy of the email sent to Northern Stage, Planned Parenthood and Target.<br /><br />Police responded to the locations and determined there were no explosive devices or other active threats, according to the state police report.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/09/bomb-threat-interrupts-drag-story-hour-at-northern-stage-in-white-river-junction/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Editor's note-</b>yes, that's me. I was quoted in the article. 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The Story Hour was taking part in a fundraiser for kids and their families when the first threat was made, abruptly ending the event.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://www.mynbc5.com/article/hartford-police-bomb-threats-king-arthur-baking-company/46352734?mc_cid=6c90820353&mc_eid=62773da223" target="_blank">Full Story</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u></u></b></span><div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">RSV and other illnesses are crowding emergency rooms, health department warns</span></h2></div></div><span style="font-size: medium;">RSV, flu and Covid are all on the rise, the department said, putting a strain on health care facilities.<br /><br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/erin-petenko/">Erin Petenko</a>A surge in respiratory illnesses caused increased patient volumes and long wait times at Vermont emergency departments this week, according to a <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/document/HAN-respiratory-viruses-strain-health-care-RSV-vaccine-update-corrected.pdf">health update</a> from the state Department of Health. <br /><br />The department said that a rise in RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, was responsible for the surge, but that Covid-19 and influenza were also circulating and driving patient numbers higher. <br /><br />“This surge of illness is straining health care systems across the region, causing bed shortages, staffing shortages, and long wait times for medical care,” officials said in the update, which was sent to health care providers and health care facilities across the state. <br /><br />The department requested that providers take certain actions to lighten the strain on hospital beds, such as giving their patients information on alternatives to emergency departments for late nights and weekends. <br /><br />It also recommended that long-term care facilities rely on care within facilities rather than sending patients to hospitals, and that doctor’s offices consider telehealth as an option over in-person care.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/12/rsv-and-other-illnesses-are-crowding-emergency-rooms-health-department-warns/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday) <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_01-16-24.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._selectboard_packet_-_01-16-2024_0.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">February 5, 12</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 8</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-13" target="_blank">December 18</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (</span><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span><span>)</span></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-12" target="_blank">December 4</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-11" target="_blank">November 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-10" target="_blank">November 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-9" target="_blank">October 16</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-8" target="_blank">October 2</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-7" target="_blank">September 18</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">September 5 <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">Canceled no explanation given</u></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-6" target="_blank">August 21</a> (published in a Word document)</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-5" target="_blank">August 7</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-4" target="_blank">July 17</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/site-visit" target="_blank">July 13 Site Visit</a></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-3" target="_blank">July 12</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-2" target="_blank">July 11</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-1" target="_blank">June 27 Special Meeting</a></u></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-0" target="_blank">June 19</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">June 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-30" target="_blank">May 15</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-28" target="_blank">May1</a></u> (<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">April 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-258" target="_blank">April 3</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-257" target="_blank">March 20</a></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-256" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>March 13</u></span> </a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectbaord-minutes" target="_blank">February 21</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_feb_6.pdf" target="_blank">February 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_16.pdf" target="_blank">January 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_3.pdf" target="_blank">January 3</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">No School on Monday, January 15th </b></span><b style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: x-large;">and Tuesday, January 16th</b></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/posts/~board/ws-news/post/weekly-newsletter-january-14th-2024" target="_blank">January 14</a></u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>January 15th No School Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday<br />January 16th No School for Students Staff In-Service Day</b><br />January 16th Special School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM<br />January 17th Winter Activities Start<br />January 19th P.R.I.D.E. Assembly at 8:10 AM<br />January 23rd High School Fair 6-7:00 PM<br />January 24th Winter Activities 2nd Day</span></div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winter Activities Start on Wednesday, January 17th<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Winter activities are starting up on Wednesday, January 17th. </span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: medium;">Remember all students have an early release day, so that they can attend their Winter Activity</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">. Please reach out if you have any questions.</span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2eNp-ewfDgeC4QJSAEahFIja9PqwXJN/view" target="_blank">September 12 </a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqZxjyLoAaRuxqvn0wZUoYLgPP5MvYIC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">August 8</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y1_krVyUMHXyH33f7_9NMRm_tPuvTD3u/edit" target="_blank">June 20</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFrlSdk1HKJpa6m-haamcRLQXF9ZUpiZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">May 9</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0IJ-XWe_nYXOt1fZ2D_TOA-per06eOh/edit" target="_blank">April 18</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeGqTXoqGmoemlWlIl4OmViX-R_FBGq9/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14JDl12D4bLIn7PUBDMQGMVIqvObx9ckL/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 14</a></u><br /></span><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/136jEVSorBpbGwhumXX7VVYGznM6XS45Q/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">January 10, 2023</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAnIuNenGbQkIbFeNK4s1XH_Qf98q84A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">December 13</a></u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fKHLKnW1z8C1Db_UQ52jCa2Naf2HF_NX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">November 8</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RrBX-lCclJFFyAI-tA_NdigSCWs_cYuf/view" target="_blank">October 11</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></span></h2><h2><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></span></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weathersfield Historical Society</div></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety">https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4288" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QVwvpOMzVNoRfW7J5NhduRX-Phiydyhg5vvrs_CK0-wxZ1k4tIISGGfPkEILG60r_9n4ikWzj5nJgdrmMT8RhrKBv-YiCGQaS6idJ8BRTYzYlyfYh0lxNrkjU6P4w5dXQwSf7pcWWSs6JLZKalcpd59k54DyDe6SfC8bWmAbhXp4ayYMqMt0gSGCzSMq/w400-h266/DanFoster_PBN_7731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club</span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> from 6-8 p.m. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They will r</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">econvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House</div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch</a></u></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"></span></h1><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div></span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Classes at the Co-op</span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/co-op-food-stores-14158112865" target="_blank">Tickets</a></u></span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Location: Coop Food Store, Lebanon<br />12 Centerra Parkway Lebanon, NH 03766<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, January 17</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Italian Wedding Soup<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thursday, January 18</b><br />Neapolitan Pizza Party<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Saturday, January 20</b><br />Pasta 101: Pasta Rotolo<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thursday, January 25</b><br />Arroz Con Pollo<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday, January 30</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Green Curry Beef with Snap Peas<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 7</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Rigatoni Alla Zozzona'<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 12</b><br />Risotto with Winter Greens & Pancetta<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 14</b><br />Valentine's Day Chocolate Soufflé<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Friday, February 16</b><br />Knife Skills 101<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 19</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: JFK's New England Fish Chowder<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The opera house in Lebanon is <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/loh100/" target="_blank">CLOSED for renovations</a></u> but schedule to reopen in February 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/" target="_blank">Renovations Updates</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/#gallery" target="_blank">Construction Photos</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Recycled Percussion, January 27 , two shows 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1184876" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />Jan. 16, 23, 30, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Evening Candlelit <br />Jan. 16, 23, 30, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; 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font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; 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font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3901" data-original-width="7297" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xMPiDlrg7RUKHORSfnOy6MQJm9Q5HUTQesxHvE1ZpviByZWTGc5tdxygoWIl94xp-VZvGGRLUM6OEyWMkVq_jy4M62BlKUGLo0UF_S9yYbkgEsnim2r-sHnFUU2DNVZFrYFnGeEaWg3g6Kr_nhs-dj_ICyu2dRcVKv1CujQgYLTnbLBchJSS5EcGm4ee/w640-h342/Winter2024_Z72_9107.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Now this is more like it, SNOW in Vermont, in January-YES!</b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2529" data-original-width="3645" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKN4BEFY_fEx4TXVsjrqVhs_GqepP2AgxOuz4sTnQaMcHGGGVg_A9SAxZztmSI7IQ2uN4GsFo1CRjzaWg5fMI65aLoIW2jBFqiFjwi5zPPmxe2y8KMrF9DItN53I0EZgDznrtqQ486Fy0EIEpEbiDzRv3SXILkRav0I-9L2c9KmwhegHrefK7ugcNWahff/w640-h444/Winter2024_Z72_9116.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><div></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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They will be discussing the revision of the FY25 budget and Town Meeting articles.</span><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvBnM0v9vERR5aPFkNE2NqAt_NazQfMmwuGbixMncrI7pFLMueIDdc7VlU4JV_b1qaIx7Ye0PpiniP4C-wAwbWrs-Sa_uNGcplT6dhLGCWBIM0z50KD6JqfGT2yReGeNa2ms5q0ad4MyYjTdhELNkSJEXwIsTQzuvmqEO1AmlTuGmwSog4Atnik_kfBdf/s320/20231225_062540.jpg" width="296" /></a></h1></span></div><div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club<br />Meets January 16<br />Weathersfield Proctor Library at 6-8 p.m.</span></h2><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Introduction to Acupuncture<br /> </span><span style="text-align: left;">hosted by Springfield Town Library,<br /> </span><span style="text-align: left;">Jan. 17</span></span></h2></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="347" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93h4rHiKl0k3UgXpfbA613VAP6D_AEiBFizl5tvi2E77Ln5nsT-luqbSKsYjNyDLSwQlTGt9XIYT-lKzTImhMgysNB5xhAXAodSYJ0oeGbb2TbykZ10ML-h287iqMe7TeHeGWPePdV41axSzEIEDNqfCEp26mX4HBZaPw5ikfUNt5hfVYNL6teOlt3jpn/s320/Black%20Rive%20Acupuncture.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Springfield Town Library is hosting an "Introduction to Acupuncture" on January 17 at 6-7 p.m. at the library, 43 Main St, Springfield, Vermont. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This event is free and open to the public call (802) 885-3108 with any inquiries.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Have you thought about trying acupuncture, but are unsure how it can help?<br />Have your friends told you about acupuncture, but you want to know more?<br />Come to a presentation by Kerri Casey Lic. Ac. from <b><u><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" target="_blank">Black River Acupuncture</a></u></b> and hear a brief history and description of acupuncture. Kerri can answer your questions so you may determine if acupuncture is right for you, or just to learn more about something unfamiliar.<br /><br />Kerri Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist with the VT Medical board, and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Kerri received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota in 2006.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Russell W. Porter: Before the Telescope<br />Jan. 20 in Springfield, VT</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">When: Jan 20, 2024, 2 to 3 PM<br />Where: <a href="https://frontporchforum.com/calendar/events/349084?utm_content=post&utm_medium=em&utm_source=fpf_forum">Springfield Art & Historical, 65 Route 106, North Springfield, VT</a><br /><br />Bunni Putnam will present "Russell W. Porter: Before the Telescope" on Saturday, January 20, from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Springfield Art and Historical Society, 65 Route 106 in North Springfield, Vermont.<br /><br />Russell Porter, born in Springfield in 1871 was a remarkable man. He made several sub-arctic exploration trips before James Hartness hired him in 1920 to come to J&L to work on the comparator. Here he formed the Telescope Makers which led to Stellafane. Then, in 1929, he was invited to Pasadena, CA to work on the 200" Hale Telescope on Mt. Palomar.<br /><br />This program is free and open to all. For more information, call 802-886-7935 or email <a href="mailto:sahs@vermontel.net">sahs@vermontel.net</a>.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces High School Fair January 23</span></b></h2><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents/Guardians of students in 7-8th grades:<br />On January 23, 2024 from 6-7pm the school will host their annual <b>High School Fair</b> held in the Weathersfield All Purpose Room. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The fair will be open to all 7-8th grade students and their families from Weathersfield and Hartland. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you'd like details about which schools will be attending, please read <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iw1ZFrjBAePm3sAK5sW44JP5DJNAQI8_lKzkupRv7pc/edit?usp=sharing">this letter </a>from the school's counselor.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces 8th Grade Students Shadowing Opportunity Jan. 29-Feb. 2</span></span></h2><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Attention Parents and Guardians of 8th grade students:<br /><br />Windsor will be hosting their <b>Student Shadow Week</b> for sending WS students to Windsor during the week of <b>January 29th- February 2nd.</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Parents can reach out to Madison Murphy ( <a href="mailto:madison.murphy@wsesu.net">madison.murphy@wsesu.net</a>) to set it up a day to shadow. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Students can do a half day or a full day at Windsor school. Windsor will provide a free lunch for students. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Families will need to arrange their own transportation for the day. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you do decide to set up a shadow day for your student, please notify BJ Esty or Carrie Jewell at the Weathersfield School main office so that they can excuse your child's absence for that day.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">News You Can Use</span></b></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)</b></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Series of hoax threats made to multiple locations in Vermont and New Hampshire</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The Hartford Police Department, with assistance from the Vermont State Police, is investigating multiple hoax bomb threats that were received by email on Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 6, 2024. The hoax threats targeted the Barrette Center for the Arts / Northern Stage and Planned Parenthood in White River Junction, and the Target store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. In addition, the homes of four private individuals were named in the threats. The emails, which were sent to members of the news media and some of the threatened locations, stated bombs were in place and would be detonated shortly.<br /><br />Police responded and determined there were no explosive devices or any other active threats at these locations.<br /><br />The Hartford Police Department is the primary investigative agency on this matter, with assistance as needed from the other law-enforcement agencies including the Vermont State Police. Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation should contact Hartford police at 802-295-9425, or the Vermont State Police barracks in Royalton at 802-234-9933. Anonymous tips also can be provided via VSP’s website at <a href="https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit">https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Editor's note-I was at the Barrette Center photographing the Drag Story Hour (see below) when the threat was made and we were told to evacuate the building.</span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hartland names new town manager (Weathersfield's John Broker-Campbell)</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">By Curt Peterson<br /><br />Hartland has a new town manager.<br /><br />John Broker-Campbell, 44, was officially appointed Tuesday, Jan. 2, with a salary of $92,000 and full benefits.<br /><br />“John clearly demonstrated that he has the skill set, experience and enthusiasm to be a successful town manager for Hartland,” Select Board chair Phil Hobbie said in a website press release Wednesday morning.<br /><br />Hartland’s town manager position has been vacant since David Ormiston, the previous position holder, was terminated in May. The selectboard immediately began a search for a new manager by engaging Tom Yenerell of Municipal Management Services, Inc., a consultant in the business of finding key town employees, who began a national search in July. Eight candidates were interviewed.<br /><br />During the interim, Finance Director and Delinquent Tax Collector Martin Dole, also filled the town manager’s shoes, Hobbie said.<br /><br />Hobbie said the selectboard supported Dole in his additional post, which has involved completing the Three-Corners intersection project and interviewing prospective providers of expanded policing services, among other challenges.<br /><br />Broker-Campbell, who lives in Weathersfield, told the Mountain Times he grew up in western Michigan and graduated from the University of Wisconsin/Green Bay in 2007 with a degree in environmental policy and planning. He and his wife Kelly married that summer, and moved to Vermont, where Broker-Campbell began working for Southern Vermont Regional Planning Commission (which is now Mt. Ascutney Regional Planning Commission). <br /><br />Broker-Campbell earned his emergency management badge when Tropical Storm Irene devastated Vermont in 2011. The storm caused $13.5 billion in damages and killed 47 people in the region – the demand for advocacy and administrative skills was enormous. <br /><br />A subsequent flood event in 2015 caused significant damage in a third of the state, Broker-Campbell said. He went to work for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation as a regional Flood Plain Manager for much of southern Vermont. Floodplain managers work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to oversee the National Flood Insurance Program.<br /><br />“The idea of being a town manager had been percolating in my head for some time,” he said. “I thought I was ready. Then I saw the Hartland job posting in October and sent in my resume by the deadline in November.”<br /><br /><u><a href="https://mountaintimes.info/hartland-names-new-town-manager/" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></span></div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In State of the State, Phil Scott tackles Vermont’s demographic challenges — and Democrats’ spending</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">“Now, I’m a realist, and I know you have a supermajority. I know all too well,” the Republican governor told legislators Thursday. “You’ve proven the final budget, and the growing burden of taxes, fees and other policy-driven costs, is in your hands. So all I can do is make my case.”<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a> and <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/shaun-robinson/">Shaun Robinson</a><br /><br />In his annual State of the State address Thursday afternoon, Republican Gov. Phil Scott reinforced to a full House chamber some of his perennial concerns: state demographics, public safety, affordability and housing.<br /><br />And at least partially at fault for these grim trends, he scolded, is a Legislature emboldened by its veto-proof Democratic supermajority.<br /><br />“Now, I’m a realist, and I know you have a supermajority. I know all too well,” Scott said. “You’ve proven the final budget, and the growing burden of taxes, fees and other policy-driven costs, is in your hands. So all I can do is make my case.”<br /><br />Scott’s rhetoric Thursday built on years of headbutting between the Republican executor — who has shown little hesitation in vetoing legislation during his seven years in office — and a Legislature which, especially in the last year, has been eager to flex the muscle of its historic supermajority to override those vetoes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/04/in-state-of-the-state-phil-scott-tackles-vermonts-demographic-challenges-and-democrats-spending/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/04/read-gov-phil-scotts-full-2024-state-of-the-state-speech/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">Read full speech HERE</a></b><br /></u></span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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To increase access to what information was available, VTDigger collected and digitized the forms and built <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/04/18/full-disclosure-search-vtdiggers-database-of-vermont-legislative-and-campaign-ethics-forms/">a searchable, sortable database</a>. Reporters also examined the potential conflicts many of Vermont’s citizen legislators face, given their <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/04/19/full-disclosure-conflict-of-interest-rule-leaves-plenty-of-leeway-for-legislators-other-jobs/">outside employment</a>, <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/04/21/full-disclosure-lawmakers-serve-on-the-boards-of-nonprofits-they-fund/">board service</a> and <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/04/20/full-disclosure-the-peoples-house-or-the-house-of-landlords/">status as landlords</a>. </span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/04/vermont-senate-beefs-up-financial-disclosure-requirements-in-response-to-vtdigger-reporting/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A Vermont-trained Olympian rises above a fall to rewrite her life story</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Stratton Mountain snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis faced unrelenting public scrutiny after stumbling during her 2006 Winter Games debut. Now the 38-year-old continuing competitor has penned a book about how patience and perseverance can turn a leaden memory into gold.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-kevin-oconnor/">Kevin O'Connor</a><br /><br />Stratton Mountain School alumna Lindsey Jacobellis was 20 years old when, predicted to win the first gold medal in the 2006 Olympic debut of women’s snowboardcross, she heard sportscasters play up her meteoric rise as if spinning a Hollywood script.<br /><br />Then, just feet from the finish line, it all morphed into “Legends of the Fall.”<br /><br />Jacobellis was leading the field in Torino, Italy, when she grabbed the back edge of her board to punctuate her run, only to lose her balance — and the race.<br /><br />“Flash Turns to Flub for American in Snowboardcross,” the New York Times would <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/17/sports/olympics/flash-turns-to-flub-for-american-in-snowboardcross.html">report</a> in one of seemingly countless headlines repeated around the world.<br /><br />Jacobellis forged on to compete at the Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010; Sochi, Russia, in 2014; and Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018, only for the press to again remind the public how the snowboarder who <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/31/sports/olympics/31jacobellis.html?searchResultPosition=9">“Looks to Make Fall a Footnote”</a> instead <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/17/sports/olympics/jacobellis-again-comes-up-short-in-snowboard-cross.html?searchResultPosition=6">“Again Comes Up Short”</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/16/sports/olympics/lindsey-jacobellis-snowboard-cross.html?searchResultPosition=5">“Again Misses Gold.”</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/01/a-vermont-trained-olympian-rises-above-a-fall-to-rewrite-her-life-story/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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Hospitalizations are also rising nationally, according to data from <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/covid-cases.html">The New York Times</a>.<br /><br />Covid cases in Vermont have risen as well, although case data is limited because it is primarily based on PCR tests, not the more widely used at-home antigen testing. The department reported 417 positive Covid tests within the past week. <br /><br />Wastewater treatment plants in Essex Junction, Montpelier and South Burlington have reported rising levels of Covid in their samples, according to <a href="https://data.wastewaterscan.org/tracker?charts=CkcQACABSABSBjk4YTI4ZFIGMDY0YWFjUgY3NjZlNzdaBk4gR2VuZXIKMjAyMy0wMy0wM3IKMjAyNC0wMS0wMooBBjI3ZDAzMA%3D%3D&selectedChartId=27d030">data</a> from testing contractor WastewaterSCAN.<br /><br />The number of Vermonters seeking treatment at emergency departments with Covid symptoms has also risen but remains lower than the same periods in 2021 and 2022, according to the department.<br /><br />The number of Covid deaths is down compared with previous years. The department reported five additional Covid deaths this week, bringing December’s total to 14, compared with 20 deaths in December 2022 and 66 deaths in December 2021.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/03/after-holiday-gatherings-vermont-covid-hospitalizations-hit-highest-point-in-a-year/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">New partnership aims to support southern Vermont thrift stores</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The collaboration is meant to help fill a void left by the closure of Good Buy stores in Bellows Falls and Springfield.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/the-commons/">The Commons News</a><br /><br />This story by Robert F. Smith was first published by <a href="https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/746/746thrift_store_network">The Commons</a> on Jan. 3, 2024.<br /><br />The closure of Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) Good Buy Thrift Stores in Springfield and Bellows Falls leaves what could potentially be a huge hole for helping financially struggling individuals and families get necessary clothing, furniture, and household goods.<br /><br />To prevent that outcome, SEVCA has announced the implementation of a new partnership with thrift stores throughout Windham and Windsor counties.<br /><br />Stores participating in the Thrift Store Network voucher program, which started Jan. 1, will honor SEVCA-issued vouchers given to qualifying community members who will be able to access free clothing, furniture, and housewares in their neighborhoods.<br /><br />Participating stores will also direct customers to other establishments in the network that have the products and services that they need. For instance, not all stores will carry children’s clothing or furnishings, while other stores might specialize in those products.<br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/07/new-partnership-aims-to-support-southern-vermont-thrift-stores/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span><div><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Adventures</span></h1></span><div><span><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drag Story Hour-Vermont<br />Northern Stage, White River Junction, Vermont<br />A benefit for the <u><a href="https://uvcircus.com/" target="_blank">Upper Valley Circus Collective</a></u></span></h2></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />On Saturday, families walked into the Northern Stage lobby and were greeted with popcorn, candy, circus clown noses and a festive atmosphere. They were there to listen to the Drag Story Hour.<br /><br /><br />Drag Story Hour isn't nasty or sexy or offensive, it's two people, dressed to the NINES!, reading stories to children. This story hour was a benefit for the <a href="https://uvcircus.com/">Upper Valley Circus Collective</a>, a group that provides an introduction to the circus arts for anyone, of any age. From their website: "Participants can try their hand at all the circus skills including juggling, unicycle, fabric, lyra, trapeze, rolling globe, pie throwing, water spitting, rola-bola, acrobatics, human pyramids, clowning & more."<br />They host camps for children throughout the year. <br /><br /><br />The story readers, Emoji Nightmare and Katniss EQ are members of the Queen City Cabaret and perform full on Drag Shows throughout the year but when it comes to story time, they tone it down.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/Drag-Story-Hour" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoU7gJ34dd69Yo86Wb2CGenqan5RWB-rSwYqOAFsv6ld3umocvfbrFAwDsvHYsh-NvQP3DSFao2YosD9u3eD7wfRmglq6VnwuV8A2ZfT2zer39Ic98w1OIqOLGYiNWVHwJuY7eZrJuzEma9JHBtcUBMxUR89Yug_J3keGQB5BeDYM2Ngg8PE0Mlu63K7l/w640-h426/DragStoryHour_WRJ_Z72_8292%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">As any really good performers do, they "read" the room, they are addressing children not adults so they act appropriately, it's all good fun with a message-We're ALL Human.</span></span></div><div><span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/Drag-Story-Hour" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJSSNhUMaFNWqWY8RNbruoc4dtZXHSsMSQ00yfkQZaGRIl-1mAXbyxh97VIJFxxLT7BCA6yN8vITRID2XqvNEfhuZrNSe8FenuPpy1dKDU2u7CwlyVnXsqSaa-8ApFD534tg8nEIOKruT5pIQZQ80Ka5gE8bKodz6ChUAoyufYO1RsZluvPuzo2ZPVGjT/w640-h426/DragStoryHour_WRJ_Z72_8307%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">They are big and bold and the really held the attention of the children; there was little squirming and lots of responses as the children followed along with the stories.</span></span></div><div><span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/Drag-Story-Hour" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2P__iI4es1TeUbxsCxvph_3SnEkZjbTq_uRt55KoohOJi0rG1PMyKhgxUzINCbdZ_yZ3r6HWLAnNECly4mWxnsmWvE66sF1kDGi9B9roEiphbrvekizCtqTa6yod1Vk1fHiXNI0EZxRDFcq-4lgh7qg7yOdrBujRAZbQ1ptM3ALawsdPURGo43Licb7b/w640-h426/DragStoryHour_WRJ_Z72_8344%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">As you might have read above, the show was cut short because of a bomb threat. The theatre was evacuated as the police searched for evidence of a bomb-none was found-luckily.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;">While waiting outside in the cold, not sure what to do and how to keep the children safe and calm, a few adults got the children signing one of the new songs they had just learned and tensions seemed to ease. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">You could hear their voices up and down the street.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/Drag-Story-Hour" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4_xw3KhjCrwtkZMvlbwMmllRNmoPMgrKkuEy9adEeEo8XeC7R9MHlJLic6z3IfqhlVGIZt7DF638UJbZAkNAl7SvuEusITzFaj6ohj5LSqpsAeETU1N66T39ghxkdhYPE_ApAnpbpG6_jGbOC3PSJ__mCcGw_TqHAjxsAr5sfx-JBDdcl-tdCPU9VOrn/w640-h426/DragStoryHour_WRJ_Z72_8347%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>More photos and a couple of videos: </span><b style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/Drag-Story-Hour" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><b style="font-size: large;"><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;">T</span>hanks to a grant from the <b><u><a href="https://vermontcf.org/" target="_blank">Vermont Community Foundation</a></u></b>, the duo plans to bring Drag Story Hour to more communities that may not have the resources to cover the cost. (But it is in some rural towns where they say they face the most backlash.)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Applications for hosting a Drag Story Hour can be <b><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4eNtE1imsNsuHs4M77dQjo9FTIXT7EA8oQ4c6Qv0FYLA9dw/viewform?pli=1" target="_blank">FOUND HERE</a></u></b>. The deadline for the applications is February 2nd.</span></div><span><span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2 style="font-size: medium;"></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2 style="font-size: medium;"></h2></div></span></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Main Street Museum's Annual Tree Burn<br />Main Street Museum, White River Junction, Vermont</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">On Saturday evening, <a href="https://www.mainstreetmuseum.org/">Main Street Museum</a> in downtown White River Junction hosted their annul Tree Burn. It's a fundraiser for the museum. Folks drop off their, clean of tinsel and ornaments, Christmas Trees and the volunteers burn them.</span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Main-Street-Museum/Christmas-Tree-Burn-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsO_zLLfD-_YJhc791P_blapfqHkzfDFLH9KDHGr82T3x_vO7vod2QwqclLfcBwVuIcew2Q4LSFcVw6TXJzNm2PBsf0i5xqJk17OhHWxWC3KbDziWY_4QVPVl9zg_UfF__W3R_D1RFtXy1knmiQpAUBQ7Ze_3feSvymptH5uJm1J_uSxqRXUpMcTLLIaRu/w360-h640/ChristmasTreeBurn_WRJ_20240106_180436%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></h1></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">It's a festive way to end the winter holiday season and look forward to Carnival (the time around Mardi Gras-Fat Tuesday!).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">In addition to the tree burning, they had a zydeco band and served up gumbo.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Main-Street-Museum/Christmas-Tree-Burn-2024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgp8wc8ffukfoxaCnuc6_yI0qizY-0O7eVVNW12a3yuJcgKm-jQPREb_fMHOgrYHdx3CiuNUGFoRwVGRe5xPzpeFIm8mSqeJLHmqGKFhqjZvtQV8XKPw5osVzv3WOJ9J6stfX1zv2xLsy-NvKl17GlTYpExKMp__taVPIc09tgM0FY6hyphenhyphenbjkLltE82OQi/w360-h640/ChristmasTreeBurn_WRJ_20240106_182941%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Watch their <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetmuseum" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a></u></b> or <b><u><a href="https://www.mainstreetmuseum.org/events" target="_blank">website</a></u></b> for next year's event. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Oh and they host Friday Night Piano at 5PM with snacks, bonfire and nice people. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The museum is located at <b><u><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXDU4ZVCnrFDvRkA6" target="_blank">58 Bridge Street, WRJ VT</a></u></b> <br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos and a few videos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Main-Street-Museum/Christmas-Tree-Burn-2024" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></span></span></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">January can be such a DRAG<br />Northern Stage, White River Vermont<br />A benefit for Upper Valley Circus Collective</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The reigning Queen of Vermont Drag, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emojinnightmare">Emoji Nightmare</a> brought some of the top Drag and Burlesque performers to the Barrette Center for the Arts for a FUNdraiser for the <b><u><a href="https://uvcircus.com/" target="_blank">Upper Valley Circus Collective.</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've never been to a DRAG SHOW, you really should attend one, especially if you like: music, dance, costumes, over the top acting and some pretty crazy antics.</span></div><div><div><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/January-can-be-such-a-DRAG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXbCWDWwthoqWtPjSKgFGE-hVrd2Qwis0clpXKEsaQW1mipYcUZXKZpPa-Mx8Z6nqsIkazyMz7OjSWrlX5ybun__5cQ3ITN-6vtxxW2Zo6RF9PnxhqZdLjnlUwqFzCGDbr9Clncy79Jce9thX_dw_wuP1tCEzMhfM0u7UrOrpd_dLFhxovAPLigEIauP5/w640-h426/DragShow_WRJ_Z72_8426%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Checking out the costumes alone are worth the price of admission.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/January-can-be-such-a-DRAG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0IpjTSR_Y8R-qWTFBuzxbBhDevIlKo_5fPSN1ijqFkCGudgKXgmUtWCfD0_qGK22Nv4XPLHznIkmrJrl0juTkPEENmrKbg_CvsYXg6POsYf4bKGjHZWCE9ZsQHLftptpmtMFlwdb9J1LmvMbskfzKDZA1XtQ6PBaswyduOJYFFsujxn3Nz4D52cSftG5/w640-h426/DragShow_WRJ_Z72_8591%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The skits are hysterical. Like the one Katniss EQ did spoofing Wilson Phillips. I laughed so hard-most of my photos are out of focus! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Or the Barbie one, performed by Carmen Gettit.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/January-can-be-such-a-DRAG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpiekdqIQDi5v_BfZoGMQ-HMbvFM59FJ_UhO9n3hK9CzE2vkIRUuBrLwN-CYnCg8B60bFcfJvXJHiJ3p7Ro2pm25XXBqw4xVZC1rTaNLGo_wHFTqiuFmKM-vAqNcl5n5sI5II28hwirZrLs0mdrRLtdaiGFVCToJKFEkjh4l_p0GBCENX0z7Z-Qydn0pWF/w640-h426/DragShow_WRJ_Z72_8791%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Rhedd Rhumm definitely has the BEST costumes. This Whitney Houston song was over the top.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/January-can-be-such-a-DRAG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ70W-T0k5bjOX02UF_JcFp4TFiePCJqJcoucB7Zw83HcPnQjlUe8AMOJtf0TbJBPaUaXDCrKipR4CmooC4JHtjol1oA2k9twwvYEfCNGXP2rLhUy_kGUsaB_xx98HPEowEd-qltoKbrIVuT1QZ6pPrSzmATJCTSCEQJvx6TRkYJFwmD18WCOwkoDzS5f6/w640-h426/DragShow_WRJ_Z72_8860%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emoji-Nightmare/January-can-be-such-a-DRAG" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Missed this show but want a DRAG fix-<u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" target="_blank">Lebanon Opera House</a></u> is hosting Sasha Velour's The Big Reveal Live Show on March 4th. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2QAjUAN/sectionGroups/a0b5G00000bLYB9QAO" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>There are also VIP Pre-Show Meet and Greet <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2QCQUA3" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Town Volunteer Vacancies</b></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The vacancies are as followed (updated Dec. 4, 2023):<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Appointments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 Vacancies)-Andrea Murray</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">FY25 Budget discussion has begun. Follow along in the meeting minutes posted on the <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" target="_blank">Selectboard page</a></u> of the Town Website.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 8, 2024 Special Meeting <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_01-08-2023.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet-01.08.2024.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-14" target="_blank">January 2</a></u></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-13" target="_blank">December 18</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> (</span><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span><span>)</span></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-12" target="_blank">December 4</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-11" target="_blank">November 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-10" target="_blank">November 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-9" target="_blank">October 16</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-8" target="_blank">October 2</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-7" target="_blank">September 18</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">September 5 <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">Canceled no explanation given</u></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-6" target="_blank">August 21</a> (published in a Word document)</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-5" target="_blank">August 7</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-4" target="_blank">July 17</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/site-visit" target="_blank">July 13 Site Visit</a></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-3" target="_blank">July 12</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-2" target="_blank">July 11</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-1" target="_blank">June 27 Special Meeting</a></u></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-0" target="_blank">June 19</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">June 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-30" target="_blank">May 15</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-28" target="_blank">May1</a></u> (<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">April 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-258" target="_blank">April 3</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-257" target="_blank">March 20</a></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-256" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>March 13</u></span> </a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectbaord-minutes" target="_blank">February 21</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_feb_6.pdf" target="_blank">February 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_16.pdf" target="_blank">January 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_3.pdf" target="_blank">January 3</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">No School on Monday, January 15th</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">and Tuesday, January 16th</b></span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://www.smore.com/8tr3j" target="_blank">January 5</a></u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div>January 8th and 9th Beauty and Beast Jr. Auditions 2:45-4:00 PM<br />January 9th School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM<br /><b style="background-color: #fcff01;">January 15th No School Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday<br />January 16th No School for Students Staff In-Service Day</b><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2eNp-ewfDgeC4QJSAEahFIja9PqwXJN/view" target="_blank">September 12 </a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqZxjyLoAaRuxqvn0wZUoYLgPP5MvYIC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">August 8</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y1_krVyUMHXyH33f7_9NMRm_tPuvTD3u/edit" target="_blank">June 20</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFrlSdk1HKJpa6m-haamcRLQXF9ZUpiZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">May 9</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0IJ-XWe_nYXOt1fZ2D_TOA-per06eOh/edit" target="_blank">April 18</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeGqTXoqGmoemlWlIl4OmViX-R_FBGq9/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14JDl12D4bLIn7PUBDMQGMVIqvObx9ckL/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 14</a></u><br /></span><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/136jEVSorBpbGwhumXX7VVYGznM6XS45Q/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">January 10, 2023</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAnIuNenGbQkIbFeNK4s1XH_Qf98q84A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">December 13</a></u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fKHLKnW1z8C1Db_UQ52jCa2Naf2HF_NX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">November 8</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RrBX-lCclJFFyAI-tA_NdigSCWs_cYuf/view" target="_blank">October 11</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></span></h2><h2><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></span></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weathersfield Historical Society</div></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety">https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4288" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QVwvpOMzVNoRfW7J5NhduRX-Phiydyhg5vvrs_CK0-wxZ1k4tIISGGfPkEILG60r_9n4ikWzj5nJgdrmMT8RhrKBv-YiCGQaS6idJ8BRTYzYlyfYh0lxNrkjU6P4w5dXQwSf7pcWWSs6JLZKalcpd59k54DyDe6SfC8bWmAbhXp4ayYMqMt0gSGCzSMq/w400-h266/DanFoster_PBN_7731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club</span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> from 6-8 p.m. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They will r</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">econvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House</div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch</a></u></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div></h2><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><h1><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div><div></div></div></span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Classes at the Co-op</span></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><u><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/co-op-food-stores-14158112865" target="_blank">Tickets</a></u></span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Location: Coop Food Store, Lebanon<br />12 Centerra Parkway Lebanon, NH 03766<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, January 10</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Bahn Mi Sandwich<br /><br /><b>Thursday, January 11</b><br />Wok 101: Singapore Noodles<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, January 17</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Italian Wedding Soup<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thursday, January 18</b><br />Neapolitan Pizza Party<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Saturday, January 20</b><br />Pasta 101: Pasta Rotolo<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Thursday, January 25</b><br />Arroz Con Pollo<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday, January 30</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Green Curry Beef with Snap Peas<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 7</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: Rigatoni Alla Zozzona'<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 12</b><br />Risotto with Winter Greens & Pancetta<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Wednesday, February 14</b><br />Valentine's Day Chocolate Soufflé<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Friday, February 16</b><br />Knife Skills 101<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Monday, February 19</b><br />Lunch 'n' Learn: JFK's New England Fish Chowder<br /><br /><b>Wednesday, February 21</b><br />Braised Halibut</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Tuesday, February 27</b><br />Taco Tuesday: Fish Tacos</span></div></div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><span><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Lebanon Opera House</span></h1></span></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The opera house in Lebanon is <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/loh100/" target="_blank">CLOSED for renovations</a></u> but schedule to reopen in February 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/" target="_blank">Renovations Updates</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/#gallery" target="_blank">Construction Photos</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Recycled Percussion, January 27 , two shows 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1184876" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Evening Candlelit <br />Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024</span></h2><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Time to start planning, <b><u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u></b> by email.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932</b>, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; 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font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Never miss out on future posts by following </span><a href="https://follow.it/photosbynanci?action=followPub." style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Weathersfield Weekly Blog</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /><br /></span></span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="mailto:photosbynanci@comcast.net" style="font-weight: normal;">Nancy Nutile-McMenemy</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> is an Upper Valley freelance photographer and writer who loves paddle, hike, attend concerts and local events in and around Weathersfield and the Upper Valley.</span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Scan this QR Code to see all the latest photos in my Galleries</span></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1-hhtEFmWZaxVK-reMHPG3iQtJOFD8pRmVBTv4TYL4G6E2XuwY0PjY5fn2ctwNBRgCSsoScFlowbZ22c1YV38_hyphenhyphengd_CJcQh-R0sVTeENd7YnniDy5Tsdy68Cz8DMl8tXozumZZ8wr6g79nFlzyKjTw9NIGMo8eilUkfpizzwGVdw4B47eck5CA2pZ0Y/s4000/20231225_103212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1-hhtEFmWZaxVK-reMHPG3iQtJOFD8pRmVBTv4TYL4G6E2XuwY0PjY5fn2ctwNBRgCSsoScFlowbZ22c1YV38_hyphenhyphengd_CJcQh-R0sVTeENd7YnniDy5Tsdy68Cz8DMl8tXozumZZ8wr6g79nFlzyKjTw9NIGMo8eilUkfpizzwGVdw4B47eck5CA2pZ0Y/w640-h360/20231225_103212.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not the only one thinking about doing a SNOW DANCE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and WELCOME to 2024!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6U0OHAeZWX-L5B0g7zau5uyAFalrSBJOCpUiic1XesKn2T6lkKXMqaJq6ULPQiNm6KmBiVYOdQ1sHQocJfuN49vJd-d07-C5e_LQJzF62tarCKYkSoobMBi33QDM2bebBF6Iffmwfn4fOiyiV7ki8rPfFZPMAUcjvrwMZTaoiGsefUcl3tZak_obSMWQV/s1000/NY2024_nnm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6U0OHAeZWX-L5B0g7zau5uyAFalrSBJOCpUiic1XesKn2T6lkKXMqaJq6ULPQiNm6KmBiVYOdQ1sHQocJfuN49vJd-d07-C5e_LQJzF62tarCKYkSoobMBi33QDM2bebBF6Iffmwfn4fOiyiV7ki8rPfFZPMAUcjvrwMZTaoiGsefUcl3tZak_obSMWQV/w640-h426/NY2024_nnm.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvBnM0v9vERR5aPFkNE2NqAt_NazQfMmwuGbixMncrI7pFLMueIDdc7VlU4JV_b1qaIx7Ye0PpiniP4C-wAwbWrs-Sa_uNGcplT6dhLGCWBIM0z50KD6JqfGT2yReGeNa2ms5q0ad4MyYjTdhELNkSJEXwIsTQzuvmqEO1AmlTuGmwSog4Atnik_kfBdf/s320/20231225_062540.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club<br />Meets January 16<br />Weathersfield Proctor Library at 6-8 p.m.</span></h2><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Introduction to Acupuncture <br />hosted by Springfield Town Library, <br />Jan. 17</span></h1></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="347" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93h4rHiKl0k3UgXpfbA613VAP6D_AEiBFizl5tvi2E77Ln5nsT-luqbSKsYjNyDLSwQlTGt9XIYT-lKzTImhMgysNB5xhAXAodSYJ0oeGbb2TbykZ10ML-h287iqMe7TeHeGWPePdV41axSzEIEDNqfCEp26mX4HBZaPw5ikfUNt5hfVYNL6teOlt3jpn/s320/Black%20Rive%20Acupuncture.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Springfield Town Library is hosting an "Introduction to Acupuncture" on January 17 at 6-7 p.m. at the library, 43 Main St, Springfield, Vermont. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This event is free and open to the public call (802) 885-3108 with any inquiries.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Have you thought about trying acupuncture, but are unsure how it can help?<br />Have your friends told you about acupuncture, but you want to know more?<br />Come to a presentation by Kerri Casey Lic. Ac. from <b><u><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" target="_blank">Black River Acupuncture</a></u></b> and hear a brief history and description of acupuncture. Kerri can answer your questions so you may determine if acupuncture is right for you, or just to learn more about something unfamiliar.<br /><br />Kerri Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist with the VT Medical board, and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Kerri received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota in 2006.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">News You Can Use<br /></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)</b></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces Auditions for "Beauty and the Beast Jr."</span></h2><div><div class="text-15" data-field-key="content" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; 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Please prepare 16 bars (a short selection) of a Broadway or Disney song to sing from memory. If you have questions or would like recommendations of songs, see Mrs. Yuengling or Ms. Towne. This is open for 4th - 8th grade students.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2 style="border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Housing, mixed uses considered for former Windsor prison</b></span></h2></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Officials are gathering resident feedback and plan to present the concept to the state this legislative session. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a><br /><br />Six years after the closing of the Windsor prison, regional leaders are considering a mixed-use concept for the unused, state-owned property, including roughly 100 housing units.<br /><br />The latest idea proposes about 50 apartments in multi-unit buildings and almost 60 single-family units, all of which would spread across more than 30 acres. <br /><br />usiness, light industrial, and dormitory or dining uses would take up 57 acres in the proposed concept and require the demolition of some structures. Recreational space would take up the remaining 27 acres.<br /><br />In a series of public meetings this month, Thomas Kennedy, the Mount Ascutney Regional Commission’s director of community development, and Emily Bell, principal of Bell Design Studios, which crafted the design on behalf of the state, presented Windsor residents with a planning study that includes the housing proposal.<br /><br />Bell said she would modify the plans based on feedback before presenting them to legislators this session. Depending on where the project goes, it could require approval from the state, town or both. </span><h2></h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u></u></b></span></div></div><div class="text-15" data-field-key="content" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(0,199,218,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/26/housing-mixed-uses-considered-for-former-windsor-prison/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A year into retail sales, Upper Valley cannabis industry growing </span></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont is now home to hundreds of licensed growers and just under 80 retailers.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-valley-news/">Valley News</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This article by Frances Mize was first published Dec. 24 in the Valley News.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">An old-timer might plant potatoes in accordance with phases of the moon. To best suit his cannabis plants, 31-year-old Sean Trombly carefully times his LED grow lights.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />This winter, Trombly is growing hydroponically, which for him means that his product blooms out of a mixture of finely ground coconut husks, fed with nutrient-enriched water in his garage, rather than from soil.<br /><br />When the plants are young, he’ll set his lights to 12 hours on, 12 hours off, in order to “flip” the budding plant “into flower,” he said.<br /><br />Once that happens, it’s roughly eight to nine weeks until Trombly is ready to harvest.<br /><br />He works against the backdrop of a complex tangle of water pipes and the persistent drone of dehumidifiers. When it comes time to turn the light up to full throttle, it’s so bright Trombly has to leave the room.<br /><br />“That’s when we’re really cooking,” he said.<br /><br />Off a Chelsea back road, rocket science has gone to pot.<br /><br />Trombly has grown cannabis, at increasing levels of sophistication, for a decade. He started in the black market before any form of legalization. Like the other growers that gave Vermont its reputation for some of the best illicit pot in the Northeast, Trombly could have found himself answering to criminal charges for growing even just a few plants.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Then in October 2022, the first retail cannabis stores opened in Vermont for anyone age 21 and older. In the first full year of legalization, cannabis topped $87 million in sales and brought in more than $17 million in tax revenues.<br /><br />Vermont is now home to hundreds of licensed growers and just under 80 retailers.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/26/a-year-into-retail-sales-upper-valley-cannabis-industry-growing/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">A $50 million modernization project is underway at the DMV</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Last month, the Department of Motor Vehicles rolled out the first phase of a two-part project aimed at overhauling its entire IT infrastructure while expanding online services.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/habib-sabet/">Habib Sabet</a><br /><br />After years of trying to update decades-old IT infrastructure, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles has started a massive $50 million project to overhaul its computer systems and expand online services for customers.<br /><br />The DMV rolled out the first phase of its two-part modernization project in mid-November, introducing a new online portal for digital services and beginning an update of the department’s internal IT infrastructure. <br /><br />The transition included the first steps in completely replacing the department’s 50 year-old core mainframe system. The department also changed its point-of-sale system, where payment transactions are processed.<br /><br />“Really what we’re trying to do is to automate a lot of manual activity, resulting in more efficiency for the department, better service for our customers and for businesses,” said DMV Commissioner Wanda Minoli, in an interview.<br /><br />Phase two, set to roll-out in mid-2025, will primarily feature internal changes related to services for the Vermont’s drivers as the department completes its shift to the new mainframe system.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/27/a-50-million-modernization-project-is-underway-at-the-dmv/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont’s rates of homelessness are still among the worst in the nation</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">As of the January 2023 count, Vermont also had the highest rate of unhoused people who were sheltered. But experts and service providers worry that could soon change.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/carly-berlin/">Carly Berlin</a><br /><br />This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public.<br /><br />For the <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/02/07/vermonts-rates-of-homelessness-are-almost-the-worst-in-the-country/">second year running</a>, Vermont has the second-highest per-capita rate of homelessness of any state in the country.<br /><br />That’s according to an analysis of the 2023 point-in-time count, a coordinated, nationwide tally of unhoused people taken on a single night each January. The <a href="https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2023-AHAR-Part-1.pdf">annual report on the count</a> was released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in mid-December.<br /><br />The federal government found that about 51 out of every 10,000 Vermonters were unhoused at the time of the tally.<br /><br />That puts Vermont’s rate of homelessness behind only neighboring New York, where about 53 out of every 10,000 residents were unhoused. Oregon and California followed close behind, with about 48 and 47 people facing homelessness per 10,000 residents, respectively. <br /><br />Across the country, the annual tally registered the highest number of people experiencing homelessness ever recorded since the point-in-time count began in 2007. Over 650,000 people nationwide were unhoused at the time of the count: a 12% jump from the 2022 tally.<br /><br />The year-over-year increase <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/06/07/this-years-count-finds-homelessness-has-climbed-nearly-19-in-vermont/">was even more pronounced in Vermont</a>, where 3,295 people were counted as homeless in January 2023 – an 18.5% increase over the prior year.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/29/vermonts-rates-of-homelessness-are-still-among-the-worst-in-the-nation/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Music</span></h1></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes<br />Academy of Music, Northampton Ma</span></h2><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We made the trip down to Northampton, Ma. last week to see "the greatest bar band in the world" (New York Times). We've been following Southside since 1980 when I photographed the band at the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center for the UMASS Daily Collegian. (see photo below). I was hooked. </span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/SouthsideJohnny/And-The-Asbury-Jukes/Academy-of-Music/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="1000" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuAs1yP38gWl3qROBFnS1Z5qX46Dexa-LcQ7a3BsV6FuuV_UZq0fLoCbp5TOiCzznC8UI16P2APFWyq8id78bVITRVIu0OomAIpcdmCqTwqLTNa87_97cAZnHFdfhSBgdyZbTgTrm4ct0TFuPgT_8MTP0VwK8jmMYhV77ZNRwcXX6Oqv67_DvBHvloaLr/w640-h382/SJJ_AOM_2023_Z72_7858%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Southside is from New Jersey and was the second Jersey Shore bar band to hit it nationally following Bruce Springsteen in the 1970s.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/SouthsideJohnny/And-The-Asbury-Jukes/Academy-of-Music/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozdS-7vXsuIUtBO5O7zKaQLeAgzd9FdcdLkTYMxiPF0u6Ks6tFpkJPcER6f9NjRGRP-QtHssdVcvPHoF_-WF4iWIQNJ-LrYbhPVCD9oH4cw7UhrMtNwWqoM2SkIDLJWJmCUwOJzWJNASUPB09wuUxErIWqrNrP0-kvl7v5tUbJDmSA9Dwz-YchKHn5Zv8/w640-h426/SJJ_AOM_2023_Z72_7883%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;">In 1982 Rolling Stone voted the album <b>Hearts of Stone</b> among the top 100 albums of the 1970s and 1980s.</span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/SouthsideJohnny/And-The-Asbury-Jukes/Academy-of-Music/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc39w8Z1K9gxeNEBLT1sAgiznKrX12m0ALjtsRwFk-XYMKBxnTzPKC_IJyBfhCsuNgDCJPmQDhYoeN7gN9ju-oij6vT5JbzECkvOwXCj6q5Ld5YogIYzDBJRVuNGC09zo2kjViVFfyaLJxvPyIZNFp6B5ROk52shWu8fLuvEWKuLoAJLvO0FXZ0I28-5H/w640-h426/SJJ_AOM_2023_Z72_7890%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Southside and the band have this energy that just gets a joint rocking. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Maybe it's Southside's voice or on-stage antics; or maybe Jeff Kazee on keys, and his antics; or the crazy good horn section: John Isley on sax, Chris Anderson on trumpet, Neal Pawley on trombone, or maybe is the cool guy on guitar-Glenn Alexander. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">It could be Tom "Goose" Seguso on drums or quiet but mighty John Conte on bass.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Whatever it is they are an awesome LIVE band.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/SouthsideJohnny/And-The-Asbury-Jukes/Academy-of-Music/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNrKzv4J3ZG2yC7Hanm32iJhc_ygbwxnGpFuB8-VCAX73yirJQA-mupSiDwTtV6FiiNZZeffrptX1uOR3-dzeSN9VxbSeNFpOYwcXo9Fl-fT7YZBhSPZt0VLKUTssMd56cAgM7cKC_UJjQWrmN8eYs6U4SYeZX_Tuec1pOgAFhd6y4bpYNA7XeYlXRXY6/w640-h426/SJJ_AOM_2023_Z72_7918%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The band played for two hours and had the audience on their feet by the end of the show.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/SouthsideJohnny/And-The-Asbury-Jukes/Academy-of-Music/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczayNYcEmi6uXIXd_wGk4Lf4fBzPEthrNaW0RqL6rX-L3amFJeNgiF5QuGHQYft8NI4HbHUhRfb48udvnUxdQR75J19mJwqHmsabvzTk64W0eklfr_40-UnIZv-pDGYovZULvKuNGX6UW8G1jicpUuNojZ8Ul7E8qQ72YY44lvZs-lcBKjzjN7HXffThyphenhyphen/w640-h426/SJJ_AOM_2023_Z72_8141%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I really needed this Southside fix!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Flashback to to 80s...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/SouthsideJohnny" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="539" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj5gZLojQK04JBj1i2_-JegRenf18kySOoAgurYuZ5dJsWdmaJYWEKx5Rq7OQj1YHZ7ffJlwLoJmuD1KPOU01LNqCUHdaNw2h8noBac_6_xuP1R1dlZ_0F62AZCR8d1Bev-7cC0oYJtXo3cEL7psZJ3PXR4Ct7tpyMTS9ZVuJT9n3dnq9NE0n9WXM0GO9e/w432-h640/southside13.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div><br /></div></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"></h2></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 Vacancies)-Andrea Murray</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">FY25 Budget discussion has begun. Follow along in the meeting minutes posted on the <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" target="_blank">Selectboard page</a></u> of the Town Website.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 2, 2024 (Monday is a holiday) <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_01-02-24.pdf" target="_blank">Agenda</a></u> <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet_-_01.02.2024.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-13" target="_blank">December 18</a></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> (</span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span><span style="font-size: large;">)</span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-12" target="_blank">December 4</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-11" target="_blank">November 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-10" target="_blank">November 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-9" target="_blank">October 16</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-8" target="_blank">October 2</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-7" target="_blank">September 18</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">September 5 <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">Canceled no explanation given</u></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-6" target="_blank">August 21</a> (published in a Word document)</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-5" target="_blank">August 7</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-4" target="_blank">July 17</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/site-visit" target="_blank">July 13 Site Visit</a></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-3" target="_blank">July 12</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-2" target="_blank">July 11</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-1" target="_blank">June 27 Special Meeting</a></u></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-0" target="_blank">June 19</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">June 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-30" target="_blank">May 15</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-28" target="_blank">May1</a></u> (<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">April 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-258" target="_blank">April 3</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-257" target="_blank">March 20</a></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-256" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>March 13</u></span> </a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectbaord-minutes" target="_blank">February 21</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_feb_6.pdf" target="_blank">February 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_16.pdf" target="_blank">January 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_3.pdf" target="_blank">January 3</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/posts/~board/ws-news/post/weathersfield-weekly-december-15th-2023" target="_blank">December 15</a></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">December 21st - January 2nd Winter Break No School for Students</u></b></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2eNp-ewfDgeC4QJSAEahFIja9PqwXJN/view" target="_blank">September 12 </a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqZxjyLoAaRuxqvn0wZUoYLgPP5MvYIC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">August 8</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y1_krVyUMHXyH33f7_9NMRm_tPuvTD3u/edit" target="_blank">June 20</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFrlSdk1HKJpa6m-haamcRLQXF9ZUpiZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">May 9</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0IJ-XWe_nYXOt1fZ2D_TOA-per06eOh/edit" target="_blank">April 18</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeGqTXoqGmoemlWlIl4OmViX-R_FBGq9/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14JDl12D4bLIn7PUBDMQGMVIqvObx9ckL/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 14</a></u><br /></span><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/136jEVSorBpbGwhumXX7VVYGznM6XS45Q/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">January 10, 2023</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAnIuNenGbQkIbFeNK4s1XH_Qf98q84A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">December 13</a></u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fKHLKnW1z8C1Db_UQ52jCa2Naf2HF_NX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">November 8</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RrBX-lCclJFFyAI-tA_NdigSCWs_cYuf/view" target="_blank">October 11</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></span></h2><h2><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></span></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weathersfield Historical Society</div></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety">https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4288" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QVwvpOMzVNoRfW7J5NhduRX-Phiydyhg5vvrs_CK0-wxZ1k4tIISGGfPkEILG60r_9n4ikWzj5nJgdrmMT8RhrKBv-YiCGQaS6idJ8BRTYzYlyfYh0lxNrkjU6P4w5dXQwSf7pcWWSs6JLZKalcpd59k54DyDe6SfC8bWmAbhXp4ayYMqMt0gSGCzSMq/w400-h266/DanFoster_PBN_7731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club</span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> from 6-8 p.m. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They will r</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">econvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House</div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch</a></u></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div></h2><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2 style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lebanon Opera House</span></span></h2></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The opera house in Lebanon is <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/loh100/" target="_blank">CLOSED for renovations</a></u> but schedule to reopen in February 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/" target="_blank">Renovations Updates</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/#gallery" target="_blank">Construction Photos</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Recycled Percussion, January 27 , two shows 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1184876" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.5rem; margin: 0px -0.25px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div data-spec="event-card__formatted-name" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="eds-is-hidden-accessible" style="left: -999999px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute;">Whole Roasted Tro</div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Within Reach Yoga </span></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman"; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQF_1fa31Xr97SEOE9TS4FG5qy2cGQH1BZlFUyOBg9_I9OZwF8nql3KwN4fD9VGzasg-0pwEaa2yK6qXTYP2EVU_vVhd-7c6T-cZJ4EAOGGTstV-mgmE3mKKHvvw5l8TcKbXIKwFQxZ7v/w200-h195/within-reach-yoga-no-tag-web288x281.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h2><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Mornings <br />Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 9-10am ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Mornings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues. Evening Candlelit <br />Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30-6:30pm ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Tuesday%20Evenings%20in%20Jan">REGISTER NOW</a>~</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Class Fee: Buy the whole morning or evening session for $40 to guarantee your spot for the month. Or, drop in (space available and registration required) for $12 per class.<br /><br />Please arrive to class between 5-10 minutes early. Earlier than that, and you may find the door locked while Lisa is prepping our space. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you've prepaid for a spot but can't make it, please let Lisa know since someone may be on the waitlist. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">And if you want to try to switch from the morning to evening class or vice versa, please ask Lisa if there's room so she can try to accommodate you.</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024</span></h2><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Time to start planning, <b><u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u></b> by email.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932</b>, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; text-align: center; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table></h2><h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKioULJk1AM2SWqNqHQfUv-c4QzjoZubCaVeUeIcWKm-2KWiNOi1oXZzVTkx9Ty803VQ1nbXiv6OJzy1_ZbO9tndFu-RBTCPoqBt_ariXT3bs6a7b6or8AOCPZhyGWnwWbas_ns_N0SLE5PjgErs6xGBVXLLwy5EeHhfqOqkTd_0dDK6j_7NOc1oqmKA/s503/images.png" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="503" height="64" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKioULJk1AM2SWqNqHQfUv-c4QzjoZubCaVeUeIcWKm-2KWiNOi1oXZzVTkx9Ty803VQ1nbXiv6OJzy1_ZbO9tndFu-RBTCPoqBt_ariXT3bs6a7b6or8AOCPZhyGWnwWbas_ns_N0SLE5PjgErs6xGBVXLLwy5EeHhfqOqkTd_0dDK6j_7NOc1oqmKA/s320/images.png" width="320" /></a><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></h2></div></div></div></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAwVtxgxxFkzm4wc7ZEN80UGtxUoRCwBjweGmaf35G6Ht17oxDjmFqzxHcNZOkpl5QM1Rx4ByClax2c7ZQVe0d9QAma23hcWA8TbiwVGPxV1Z9MNp-izWvbtkuPBwXlKl02xNXpHJE3bs-TLCECDJJtrUogHWMkiwQlIB7-9LLWsAp5DhggXy_1400nA/w384-h400/12%20ideas.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><span style="font-size: medium;">Local trails to explore: <b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><u><a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=43.45401554885839&b_tl_lng=-72.57954774780265&b_br_lat=43.27705539534804&b_br_lng=-72.10885225219693" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r" style="margin: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="1976" height="44" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKQYzi_fJcXws7PIooQd3B_nM752KUCYQY-iavbTgn8f3IepFECOkw0xXN1lmjjGdw_Ixjb-8EIUYU9EHhpf8v7KWNArpt3jZdbElU9m2ezj36xoXddX4fI-4UCbXuN8Nnk6HXEVW0dW9/w200-h44/aarp_logo_red.jpg" width="200" /></a> </span></div></div></h2><h2><a href="https://states.aarp.org/vermont/" target="_blank">Vermont</a> Online Workshops</h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2></div></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Food Assistance</span></h2><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; 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font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/s661/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/w592-h640/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; 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Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1691" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iAfhPNrKC2BrWsmO-lfi1u3zkwh1taUdAuvnx8BC36bQvFpnfl83ZChARGQkATHDONpe-9BJJ0JhIzqf23R5bq0Mu6oThTXu-eIn-a11UwsZjnf05DO8TwcbacdYAFIFioztjM1x19KqgMSQwaboEcKn26bjQnzbBS6XuZ9OhkYN5bOTSjprdfPqRi8Q/w592-h640/20231225_062540.jpg" width="592" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">May this flower brighten your day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3Qre1lN768ggLvNcLjlxYTuDj22OKXFayaBIGvSRQIDOhQsS02_x_LRpFSyqns3k562PLnNQlG7AyCyPrQ6y7LZaLMNUCWfG28SDsErIZ-ttJAvR9EgqUjn3bznhmE07pONynjqRCKuYgWsITmigxWCqPURd4duN1LPoOcbqERW4pT0R-kQM0whnxbGJ/s4000/Merry%20Happy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3512" data-original-width="4000" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3Qre1lN768ggLvNcLjlxYTuDj22OKXFayaBIGvSRQIDOhQsS02_x_LRpFSyqns3k562PLnNQlG7AyCyPrQ6y7LZaLMNUCWfG28SDsErIZ-ttJAvR9EgqUjn3bznhmE07pONynjqRCKuYgWsITmigxWCqPURd4duN1LPoOcbqERW4pT0R-kQM0whnxbGJ/w640-h562/Merry%20Happy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From our house to yours, Happy Winter Holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Costa Rican Capuchin Monkey with photoshopped Santa hat)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></div><div><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aNBuTLhzwkgYKn-g1im32My1Nii9MyMZMp8-00fS0EwqxEsuSkE7bzNdcRgfJ5r_0rMG3bJDAq11F9pkK3OxuPw_EaQS04eulI64ex4cRpL71bfBZqwhDuEB3nCgVHmXPdE3STfr9waHHlLYnY4XgqYRkQ6zUWtguhqw_RfaIzrLK1s4X5ghP8CCuID-/w640-h400/singing-bowl-massage-1080x675.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vocal Sound Healing, Breath & Reiki & Restore, Aura & Chakra Readings on December 26</span></h2><span><h2><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=685ae5e4f4564b2ae878a5ada&id=5ec0b73034&e=67dda04f11">Jessica Otieno of Many Paths Wellness</a><span> has put together two special offerings while she's <br />home for the holidays! </span><span>Now living in Georgia, Jess is an experienced teacher and healer across many modalities.</span><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">On December 26, she will offer:</span><br /><u>9-10:30am:</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Vocal sound healing workshop: In vocal sound healing, we're tuning into our own instrument - ourselves - to uncover and listen to what the body can tell us. We will incorporate a chanting meditation and gentle yoga. $35 ~</span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Vocal%20Sound%20Healing%20Workshop" style="font-weight: 400;">REGISTER NOW</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">~</span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>4-5:45pm:</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> Breath, Reiki, & Restore Workshop: Each practitioner will experience a bit of pranayama (breathwork), Reiki energy healing, and restorative poses. $45 ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Breath%2C%20Reiki%20%26%20Restore%20Workshop">REGISTER NOW</a>~<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0KyGtHkh7N0IvccD5j1JOkUgFj436OCmd8cvODrbyBJ5bXCe1HTqAOvDuooTM99FzRh73S6C6muQqnM85S64xuE_DjHuVfTbHJxpUTWF2eFXN5MEhr_7RUergTEXwcPLNtRzjS2s3EpGSCoYesL8ox0LRKcUu7qgj3kYofGahsW6i5PlwsGGJt_q67HT/s640/defocused-image-of-multi-colored-powder-paints-royalty-free-image-1567732625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0KyGtHkh7N0IvccD5j1JOkUgFj436OCmd8cvODrbyBJ5bXCe1HTqAOvDuooTM99FzRh73S6C6muQqnM85S64xuE_DjHuVfTbHJxpUTWF2eFXN5MEhr_7RUergTEXwcPLNtRzjS2s3EpGSCoYesL8ox0LRKcUu7qgj3kYofGahsW6i5PlwsGGJt_q67HT/w400-h400/defocused-image-of-multi-colored-powder-paints-royalty-free-image-1567732625.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Individual Aura & Chakra photos scheduled throughout the day. These interactive mini sessions take 20 mins and you will receive some guided interpretation of your individual subtle body energies along with a print out of your face with aura and full body aura and chakra report on email. Jess can also do a session for your dog! </span></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">$40 per session. ~</span><a href="https://withinreachyoga.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=685ae5e4f4564b2ae878a5ada&id=d4b4021de4&e=67dda04f11" style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">REGISTER NOW</a><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">~</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;">More info about these events<br />Reiki Restore: <a href="https://fb.me/e/10nCP0Mgr">https://fb.me/e/10nCP0Mgr</a><br />Aura Readings: <a href="https://fb.me/e/49qgVu9qg">https://fb.me/e/49qgVu9qg</a><br />Vocal Sound Healing: <a href="https://fb.me/e/KKvAO0dL">https://fb.me/e/KKvAO0dL</a></span><span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Introduction to Acupuncture hosted by Springfield Town Library, Jan. 17</span></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="347" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93h4rHiKl0k3UgXpfbA613VAP6D_AEiBFizl5tvi2E77Ln5nsT-luqbSKsYjNyDLSwQlTGt9XIYT-lKzTImhMgysNB5xhAXAodSYJ0oeGbb2TbykZ10ML-h287iqMe7TeHeGWPePdV41axSzEIEDNqfCEp26mX4HBZaPw5ikfUNt5hfVYNL6teOlt3jpn/s320/Black%20Rive%20Acupuncture.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div></div></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Springfield Town Library is hosting an "Introduction to Acupuncture" on January 17 at 6-7 p.m. at the library, 43 Main St, Springfield, Vermont. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This event is free and open to the public call (802) 885-3108 with any inquiries.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Have you thought about trying acupuncture, but are unsure how it can help?<br />Have your friends told you about acupuncture, but you want to know more?<br />Come to a presentation by Kerri Casey Lic. Ac. from <b><u><a href="https://www.blackriverac.com/" target="_blank">Black River Acupuncture</a></u></b> and hear a brief history and description of acupuncture. Kerri can answer your questions so you may determine if acupuncture is right for you, or just to learn more about something unfamiliar.<br /><br />Kerri Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist with the VT Medical board, and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Kerri received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota in 2006.<br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">News You Can Use<br /></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)</b></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces Auditions for "Beauty and the Beast Jr."</span></h2><div><div class="text-15" data-field-key="content" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(0,199,218,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div align="left" class="svelte-kqih7g rich" dir="ltr" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(0,199,218,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr. auditions will be held on January 8 & 9 from 2:45-4:00. Please prepare 16 bars (a short selection) of a Broadway or Disney song to sing from memory. If you have questions or would like recommendations of songs, see Mrs. Yuengling or Ms. Towne. This is open for 4th - 8th grade students.</span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont announces candidates for 2024 presidential primaries</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The state will hold its presidential primaries on Town Meeting Day early next year. In total, there are 12 candidates between the Democratic and Republican Party. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/babette-stolk/">Babette Stolk</a><br /><br />When they show up for Town Meeting Day in March, Vermonters will be able to choose from a dozen presidential candidates in the 2024 election — half running as Democrats and half as Republicans.<br /><br />The parties’ frontrunners, President Joe Biden and former president Donald J. Trump, were among the 12 candidates who met a deadline last Friday afternoon to be included on Vermont’s ballots, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced Tuesday. <br /><br />Other candidates on the GOP ballot are businessman Ryan Binkley; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley; and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. <br /><br />On the Democratic side, contenders are businessman and former lawyer Mark Steward Greenstein; entrepreneur and investor Jason Palmer; U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn.; author and public speaker Marianne Williamson; and political commentator and media host Cenk Uygur. <br /><br />Uygur’s name will not appear on the ballot in a number of other states, including neighboring New Hampshire, because he was not born in the United States, which would make his presidency unconstitutional. In Arkansas, for instance, the secretary of state listed that as a reason Uygur’s name would not appear on its ballot, the Associated Press <a href="https://apnews.com/article/arkansas-cenk-uygur-democrats-president-2024-election-a2e5991c5186ab56cc61b45d30a38718">reported. </a><br /><br /><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/19/vermont-announces-candidates-for-2024-presidential-primaries/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.111; margin: 0px 0px 20px; word-break: break-word;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Southern Vermonters deem Monday’s flooding ‘not as bad as we’ve seen’ — yet still not good</span></h2></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: inherit; hyphens: none; line-height: 1.111; margin: 0px 0px 20px; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-size: medium;">“We got a bit of water in a couple of spots, but we were spared,” said Beverly Jelley, the 81-year-old owner of a Londonderry convenience store that was ravaged by storms in 2011 and last summer.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-kevin-oconnor/">Kevin O'Connor</a><br /><br />Beverly Jelley woke Monday to fears of yet another surge of stormwater. Twenty-four hours later, the 81-year-old local business owner gave thanks for something else: a torrent of community support.<br /><br />The three-decade operator of Jelley’s convenience store on Route 100 — <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/07/11/we-all-owe-her-community-members-give-back-to-a-londonderry-store-owner/">having rebuilt from top to bottom</a> twice, after 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene and last summer’s record rains — watched Tuesday as dozens of family members and friends put back nearly $300,000 of equipment they had pulled out the morning and afternoon before.<br /><br />“Everybody just appeared, and we started packing,” Jelley recalled of this week’s effort to save a business that reopened Oct. 30, after five feet of July floodwater, nine dumpsters of debris and nearly four months of repair.<br /><br />The store owner was one of many southern Vermonters who breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after freak winter-solstice-week rain closed roads and schools.<br /><br />“It was not as bad as we’ve seen,” Jamaica Town Clerk Sara Wiswall said of damage in that nearby town. “When you do it over and over again, you get used to it.”</span></div><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont ski resorts open for the holiday weekend despite Monday’s floods</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Although blankets of snow had been turned to slush earlier in the week, several slopes were reopened by Friday. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/babette-stolk/">Babette Stolk</a><br /><br />Although the <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/18/flooding-prompts-schools-in-moretown-roxbury-to-close/">heavy rainfall and high winds</a> that struck Vermont on Monday turned ski resorts’ promising blankets of snow into slush, several have since reopened trails.<br /><br />Bolton Valley and Mad River Glen, which both closed on Monday, were showing several trails reopened as of week’s end. Bolton Valley had 17 of 71 available on Friday, while Mad River Glen had four of 53, according to their websites. <br /><br />Earlier in the week, operators at both resorts expressed little concern about the wet weather this early in the season — though for different reasons. <br /><br />According to Scott Pelligrini, Bolton Valley’s director of marketing and revenue, the resort has continuously invested in snowmaking over the past few years, which is paying off in weather events like these. <br /><br />“The natural snow is certainly impacted heavily by bogs and meltdowns or rain events, or whatever you want to call them, and then the snowmaking snow tends to hold up really well,” Pelligrini said. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/22/vermont-ski-resorts-open-for-the-holiday-weekend-despite-mondays-floods/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pandemic-era high schoolers in Vermont say they are less likely to pursue higher education</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">The education aspirations of first-generation male students declined the most, a recent survey found. Across the board, 70% of students said they were continuing their education in the fall of 2022, a 5% drop from previous years.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/babette-stolk/">Babette Stolk</a><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Interest in pursuing education beyond high school has dropped significantly among Vermont seniors since 2018, with the greatest decrease among students whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. Those are the findings of the latest survey of high school students in their final year by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation. <br /><br />The 2022 <a href="https://www.vsac.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Research/2023%20research%20brief%20final%208-15.pdf">survey</a>, which is conducted every two years except in 2020 due to Covid-19, also illustrates the long-stretching effects of the pandemic. Nearly one in five seniors reported that the pandemic affected their post-high school plans in some way — by causing them to choose a school closer to home, rethink college, or decide to defer or take a gap year.<br /><br />While the number of students saying they will enroll in college in the fall after graduation has hovered around 75% since 2012, it dropped to 70% in the latest survey. <br /><br />“What concerns me about these numbers … is the substantial number that are reporting that they either don’t have a plan or they don’t know how to obtain the training they’re going to need in order to be able to pursue their plans,” said Scott Giles, president and CEO of <a href="https://www.vsac.org/">VSAC</a>, a nonprofit agency that aims to help Vermonters achieve their goals after high school.<br /><br />“We’ve got to figure out how to reach and provide (students) the support they need in order to be able to obtain the education or training you know, that makes sense from them or that will allow them to pursue their goals,” Giles said.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/19/pandemic-era-high-schoolers-in-vermont-say-they-are-less-likely-to-pursue-higher-education/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank"><br /></a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/19/pandemic-era-high-schoolers-in-vermont-say-they-are-less-likely-to-pursue-higher-education/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div></div><div><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWJ6g8c8dSVQrkBdG1pY-QKjMInCj5tlC-Y0bAilwmdTtAnzHZCcZUCYvOlrmrbfe-E4k15iLelESfCYqD_GPktHgCcHLyB27X3nImfKnpJdy-EvIfYZtjMn_fMbfQhHF2gB9o2wtTl0x701UT44M7U8Npndl1y4W7FpSLqkV4VWLdCagkqWOjTKeG9XU/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3578%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 8 Planting a native tree, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve hike, zipline ride <u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/dec-8-planting-native-tree-santa-elena.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a></u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxG9BIyHAQf5MDUUeZ0O4eFllHvEoBkkQYPfnpHPS4A8WMxUCz0e6sOo93UGSU3i9-HK4rXOJZfux7xlhzLH757ghaeRFFaHHhrz8xysSVfX7q5KAM-whF5MB-Q2YHe2JAnb7MadlFv201MaTLNpGwmOFA-svh0gNrdvFzI7sJzNVkKSotoEaQV5o4BIRO/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_29410A%20(88)%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 7 Lake Arenal, Rancho Heliconia, Don Juan Coffee, Monteverde and Night Walk <u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/dec-7-lake-arenal-rancho-heliconia-don.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a></u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6SbZjnWj8hnaTxmb_Vlqr3P_9i14emO0GKBC0PWNEF5KzF5qCRgjKF__WPsTW0Q-Tegvmw_OuOC4lM9BWgPDZ8mhw0ecaygKA2FKTDHKnpXM94TwJwLqXz39PnYbCWxAYTGTwlzscqHkYEMRcGYjYYVtaU6ZJUowF6u_3HiJbNOe10nBepGFp2sleY3d/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_3064%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><br /></u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 6 Arenal Volcano, Organic Farm, Salsa Dance, Hot Springs <u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/dec-6-arenal-volcano-organic-farm-salsa.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a></u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2wXi0kuzeIH64EXVN-3_6q8AAhlXo7FV7VeVVt7aY73dqptXq7TqRjBgtMSBwtVgc3b7o0xTpUDnqcjgn18-ophd48H_1phtw8_idPofIlYJNvs3XbQppxUfoBtKsnWtl3lmmpJRLrfmM3J33gwJ_vZ_qoiQ3B9HjTaGvfXfgfAZR27gebJ27M7KmHzD/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2545%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><u><br /></u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 5 Tortuguero to Arenal, Bananas and Pineapples <u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/dec-5-tortuguero-to-arenal-bananas-and.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a></u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1000" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwQAkRiaqDJI449RToTt6Yn08EJHC53uVijK0hVlPMCdJ1VvDCkewsIfQ0HDhr_8-USzAK_bbn_4Bt18Sv3vyMT6WA45Bn1bFtbXw4mo24GsE2hZqKTNvPtFY1R6xQbnBW6EriM3YvxRAQzKp0CpwFSOTsGGhhHeF9MYHG_L0JeaJK5MTL2ds0f4qjYCD/w640-h462/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2225%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 4-Tortuguero National Park by boat and kayak <u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/dec-4-tortuguero-national-park-by-boat.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a></u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-nlxMGhDJP6jnu0vGlTUxMzd9od8KvjOG4AGD0nPmp5ZucnzIa_cQditHXTH-MXXsGP5326t7KIS4_lkrzLYvtLW4Iq4qi-kd8gvwauGGgyGdy63Iizl_iTdHBsXZiefk-K1iItcD5zVlj7bfermPK8R_-uchj2VcMirucdifg8TikNDzb9XDHX8KWJ3/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1861%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><u><br /></u></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec. 2-3 Tortuguero National Park <u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="1000" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdo8CHERuTIWbXgJ2tUbMm1FnlA3njmy8R9ZKivye91sBzYULI5DsjlvyVu7nK-1RTtMGUOVbrRYlSeDOBQG0KULZvMNlaRC3rwFWxif-KgvuOEUKX7rEjlfXY8hWFq3yET3zek8CtPbP1QPjQy8ZbBiUuQ4knw1sO17xYS3dEPhA02PXdICM6pEgKcUP/w640-h412/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1762.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 Vacancies)-Andrea Murray</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">FY25 Budget discussion has begun. Follow along in the meeting minutes posted on the <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" target="_blank">Selectboard page</a></u> of the Town Website.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 2, 2024 (Monday is a holiday)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span><div><u style="font-size: large;">December 18</u><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> (</span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span><span style="font-size: large;">)</span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-12" target="_blank">December 4</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-11" target="_blank">November 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-10" target="_blank">November 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-9" target="_blank">October 16</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-8" target="_blank">October 2</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-7" target="_blank">September 18</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">September 5 <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">Canceled no explanation given</u></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-6" target="_blank">August 21</a> (published in a Word document)</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-5" target="_blank">August 7</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-4" target="_blank">July 17</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/site-visit" target="_blank">July 13 Site Visit</a></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-3" target="_blank">July 12</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-2" target="_blank">July 11</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-1" target="_blank">June 27 Special Meeting</a></u></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-0" target="_blank">June 19</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">June 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-30" target="_blank">May 15</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-28" target="_blank">May1</a></u> (<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">April 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-258" target="_blank">April 3</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-257" target="_blank">March 20</a></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-256" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>March 13</u></span> </a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectbaord-minutes" target="_blank">February 21</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_feb_6.pdf" target="_blank">February 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_16.pdf" target="_blank">January 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_3.pdf" target="_blank">January 3</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/posts/~board/ws-news/post/weathersfield-weekly-december-15th-2023" target="_blank">December 15</a></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div><b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">December 21st - January 2nd Winter Break No School for Students</u></b></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2eNp-ewfDgeC4QJSAEahFIja9PqwXJN/view" target="_blank">September 12 </a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqZxjyLoAaRuxqvn0wZUoYLgPP5MvYIC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">August 8</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y1_krVyUMHXyH33f7_9NMRm_tPuvTD3u/edit" target="_blank">June 20</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFrlSdk1HKJpa6m-haamcRLQXF9ZUpiZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">May 9</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0IJ-XWe_nYXOt1fZ2D_TOA-per06eOh/edit" target="_blank">April 18</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeGqTXoqGmoemlWlIl4OmViX-R_FBGq9/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14JDl12D4bLIn7PUBDMQGMVIqvObx9ckL/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 14</a></u><br /></span><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/136jEVSorBpbGwhumXX7VVYGznM6XS45Q/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">January 10, 2023</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAnIuNenGbQkIbFeNK4s1XH_Qf98q84A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">December 13</a></u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fKHLKnW1z8C1Db_UQ52jCa2Naf2HF_NX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">November 8</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RrBX-lCclJFFyAI-tA_NdigSCWs_cYuf/view" target="_blank">October 11</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></span></h2><h2><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></span></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weathersfield Historical Society</div></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety">https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4288" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QVwvpOMzVNoRfW7J5NhduRX-Phiydyhg5vvrs_CK0-wxZ1k4tIISGGfPkEILG60r_9n4ikWzj5nJgdrmMT8RhrKBv-YiCGQaS6idJ8BRTYzYlyfYh0lxNrkjU6P4w5dXQwSf7pcWWSs6JLZKalcpd59k54DyDe6SfC8bWmAbhXp4ayYMqMt0gSGCzSMq/w400-h266/DanFoster_PBN_7731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club</span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> from 6-8 p.m. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">No Garden Club Meetings in November or December. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They will r</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">econvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House</div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch</a></u></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><div></div></span></div></span></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div></h2><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2 style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lebanon Opera House</span></span></h2></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The opera house in Lebanon is <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/loh100/" target="_blank">CLOSED for renovations</a></u> but schedule to reopen in February 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/" target="_blank">Renovations Updates</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/#gallery" target="_blank">Construction Photos</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Season</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Silent Film: Gold Rush, February 8 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T745rUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Mike McDonald's Comedy Extravaganza, February 9</b> <b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T73b7UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Recycled Percussion, February 10 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/recycled-percussion/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, February 16 at 7:00 pm <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T741pUAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Comedian Bib Marley, March 23, 2024 <a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74eSUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Papa: Good Stuff Tour, April 5 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2RZzUAN" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Paula Poundstone Saturday, April 6 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000S2R5pUAF" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, April 8 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T72ZtUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fly Fishing Film Tour, April 11 at 7 p.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T74e3UAB" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></span></b></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tommy Emmanuel, CGP , May 14 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F5G00000T71pMUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/w200-h100/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Recycled Percussion, January 27 , two shows 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1184876" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); 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font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><div><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>No Classes on Tuesday, December 19-</b></span><b style="font-size: large;">January Classes to be announced soon.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday Morning 9-10 AM-Slow Flow, Rest + Restore </b><br /><br /><b>Tuesday Evening-Candle Glow Gentle Flow 5:30-6:30 PM</b><br /><br />Payment: Cash/Check/Venmo @Lisa-Gleeson-6. Sliding scale available - please inquire if needed. Walk-ins can register up to 24 hrs. ahead by <a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a> and are available on a first-come, first served basis (classes fill early!).<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Please arrive 5-15 minutes early with your own props and mats.<br />REFRAIN FROM: Wearing ice cleats (into the building), shoes, perfume, or cologne in the practice space. Do not come to class if you are feeling ill. <br />Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><span><b></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Time to start planning, <b><u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u></b> by email.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932</b>, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; 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padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/s700/2023-11-05%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/w558-h640/2023-11-05%20copy.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/s661/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDb-KKNBiDa_OG_iWXzw-Pgpkg4gAdTzz7gA4Ox5EaQGSPjg1_2GJfUGvCQPZbol0WnyOyHHPCdglDkZXkPcEW3Ph85bFhdVihrZilImAz7iDiNEvsJZ_SxD45ylF-SKLk0EKoe2zsLp_DbHlIqMTk68hHAeH3ZdB986_0fjn-W55BdZamZhb1y9PVspFt/w592-h640/2023-11-05%20(1)%20copy.png" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="1000" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinK0hZOAplS4BNrL4HNWn6Gfj59jFAZrjIxTCT_qZ6ziamLb8v4o_rJdjrI17Rf5I10u37ZERu-xpZrpTcV8yovBoR9uqA8RNqywNJSUy_Vz-6ncYrlaEIvfd-RR2s3BGz8MIpLNXh6PA9Rvui2T27B2NHFWf8rKWL8ODpxMu8eS1j8rSaznvQFmVQXpc3/w640-h372/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4549%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We say goodbye to the <a href="https://www.hotelsanbada.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Hotel San Bada</a> and <a href="https://manuelantoniopark.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Manuel Antonio Park</a>. Today is a final full day in Costa Rica. We pack up our bags, enjoy a buffet breakfast listening to the howler monkeys and birds and soaking in the colors of the beautiful flowers that surround us.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLp_qlB-bE-nhiCurbeYib_aRH6FBxQ6sR-3OHgjv32qjFVhdWKe4AsWH4JWx7e6O8kGTKh5U9Kail_kQIdH4KCE4ljicJXT_lA9pxSkCWI0S1JZs-8sZ2r2haWrTyljU2a71B8itqv90hD1SMhxtd32h33d17pMiryXTvuFSlRpqtz-YbrSTtp0m5a92/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_20231212_092934%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Goodbye Pacific Ocean; not sure when I'll get to swim again in the Pacific but this view is burned into my memory bank.</p><p>After breakfast, we all climb into the van; we have about an hour and half ride to our final Costa Rican adventure-a crocodile river boat cruise. We leave Quepos for Tarcoles, traffic is a little heavy, we're on the coast highway, which is just two lanes, that runs along Pacific Coast to the Gulf of Nicoya.</p><p>This area of the country has large Palm plantations and we pass a few palm oil processing plants. We stop at Plaza Herradura for a quick bit to eat (empanadas and ice cream!) then off we go.</p><p>We'll be cruising on the River Tarcoles that is basically the border between the Alajuela and San Jose Provinces. The Tarcoles forms when the Rio Grande and the Rio Virilla meet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9U4YZX06tsUGWuSYPCilray-Lc8x6Dlak6XoCgmCPUYAFLN5tqq9TvMCrk71si7FXnorwbZEhHLSD_-_NGOVhrJAsRSETPOo2U-rBmD1_d4Ml3X61LWsH2nusS6LE8xb4vwTA5gNi167fTUUFTgUfxiKCpZiu4uReE-C4f3qf4WmeXilglZ6L7wsOLIDj/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4313%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioRQ2nL9QrHglRKm_g41vJqh-HT-CRlCFinasoqbBkPAS7BrIgMIu56bwoR8G_qh0cxvSUHfMXOrkOxKtyIa20LLszBIYBWZaHNOZbemXFrXQA85_cQ-0oIBRyNylrK-FLFwVJ_yo5DPgkdvS84c9DPB2Pk93umwXPpozrZLqEw4ep2d_1EnW86Ipd6o-M/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4323%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>For the next hour or so we'll be looking for crocodiles and watching all the birds that live and over winter here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi996iSdbVMGGV04HEvrRMGwUabgOmcr9UioKdxH7CBHR0B0p7LGPzrVwBwaQKcm9gxrvGzT82lXwaJZ816fhKolUEMJgM2l7bE0Aa5sTVJAoOjgRRH-40VxPk-HcpixZjAfOsHjSDI-rRLSZY4in5jBRMUVRQ4pQ6TiDyDeUEkVOI1pd3-7pBMoUAnNrqc/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4328%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> It's so lush here. I feel like we're in some adventure movie. Que the dangerous waterfall!<div><br /></div><div>We spot a Jesus Lizard sunning on a log, unfortunately he doesn't walk on water for us but he's still cool to look at.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfok8QVF3o35FynP8e-NzJ94zrcfcdFJqiMe1dxb3rpvYwMyiMNyIiAakV6pHdp1tJ2BlBmkgessCRGXcHtWhESXYzU9kXOq3mcZTCsDI5MEyXPFndTgIFPUOy7jqiXXMo8bTfbGg9UfpRG1AwsPUw67imHVC_TkDJr5V6cQmT9PkMrxAJZ1EUbzWv_dY/s1000/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4338%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1000" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfok8QVF3o35FynP8e-NzJ94zrcfcdFJqiMe1dxb3rpvYwMyiMNyIiAakV6pHdp1tJ2BlBmkgessCRGXcHtWhESXYzU9kXOq3mcZTCsDI5MEyXPFndTgIFPUOy7jqiXXMo8bTfbGg9UfpRG1AwsPUw67imHVC_TkDJr5V6cQmT9PkMrxAJZ1EUbzWv_dY/w640-h412/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4338%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>There are a few other boats on the water way, the locals use water taxis to get around, much quicker than the roads.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72Y0Ahy_ZfXmXIGW4rgYScoNt5PnDg2UlXLH_X-2YGDID6Ajm6Ayfqd3MaJ7SPZbcSxwrBGHtY4NlJFDM7ncIPH7FH82ZCmacnCaADC2WORmhEXTVE0rF5sXDETzk67iVpFWYDd4IZ-bqUA8s74d7uGzpULHorp5Ng71cnEhRvty-naP34iLam50ilBP5/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4347%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you are a birder, you need to visit Costa Rica. Many of our birds over winter here and it's great to see they've made the journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>Snowy egrets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1000" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8lhuGGvWsb5W7A_vm-9TPqfnBVcpOINRw00zz6-LK3newdblP8Bb7SwmbaBRzU5v7D0p1kMgW_M84XdYag6gNZ6_hPjXbGW4COf4dLBKHDBywzVJLjaWpfS2kpY85AHna7sw0J34ENRx3-cKG6nOCbF2-XBtD5Q5MzWORs6SlRwCKy9UyfahfOe_HbbR/w640-h416/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4354%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Great blue heron<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmqFZJbA6yFW8hKS2MPU4Yc9YLIIBhwOwE4XxwEB0rR13cRp3Dv82jHOWuaDQ4O1n2j_EZWhk-XkeK7u9XZviBeJRTafoYQPcIr3pb0sExaS3FJqmsOVieh0W5SHCcH8BlMQcgaQCm1E9Khah5I9M5AJlhulBGSsD3r9hmLZLfytpcsQaAX8TycvvFHdi/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4375%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>But wait, is that a log...no it's a HUGE crocodile. The locals call him "Mike Tyson".<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaS-62OKbRLyPA2_xIBdGkb7jZ0l2zexyxA5xF3-3JCc-9AxVuQ49IUqeRCGpzQJHbvVGt6XL0CYqC5Kaw60u0sat2LB9-UencXh8sf8FDUeDwyQMve6T6PQHcEcl5Cmeu594P12PE_FEyU16_VHTDt4ZEDOq7bFAzPbwC7UAYpJRW4QVzSp7N3OY5_8eE/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4397%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bgjmREiSjWwsWH3y7wSuvLSkk-nB5ZgN_Bh39fnsCfyq0epT3X5UwFysbRedD6EwWo4FN6kSmi5g0lG1wN9LWW4e-MjWaADnQvAXcKP9nn0zfZthbDTu8sSJXfhrQ8anGGj808bLEefzHd0xYdlL2bGsl_8IN69c3SMSDobDTR_mdXbEYOvEXqrq3WK2/s1000/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4411%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bgjmREiSjWwsWH3y7wSuvLSkk-nB5ZgN_Bh39fnsCfyq0epT3X5UwFysbRedD6EwWo4FN6kSmi5g0lG1wN9LWW4e-MjWaADnQvAXcKP9nn0zfZthbDTu8sSJXfhrQ8anGGj808bLEefzHd0xYdlL2bGsl_8IN69c3SMSDobDTR_mdXbEYOvEXqrq3WK2/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4411%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>He's enormous and very old. He's still got his teeth!</div><div><br /></div>After spending time with "Mike", across the river we see a flock of Wood Storks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfJmGuYpE0tF6EEEZnipedLHiaizBeCgWS5Q7C41J__OWKODXhInu8kPtZs_oE2XFjequFUjeiFd_xZBTXC9PiEfLrAVr6KZ5bhK3QgUa9Y-Eaiq8c5X6WB_yWLvpG-5v3LsyAt_AjOeG3MF04JXPKOSVi7l0unUqRnsS8rYU_tMdOW8A0msWkfBfKa-L/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4453%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlFLQoo9cbNhFa6kLVsCABUiQVPcT3X37yVno3cHpsqEFk8ayMNUgZt7uLfx-lKiGiECIyEZTb484ZU-16PYEDelPPx-YxQsivgYk9NEJ4QUk6jm4SVBed_xYpFB51VEfQb_I5c34SA-Ud7LrchPk3IdT2HUTt1bvqzhNLHZ3qYthGEX_kBdpEilpCn6G/s1000/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4484%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="1000" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlFLQoo9cbNhFa6kLVsCABUiQVPcT3X37yVno3cHpsqEFk8ayMNUgZt7uLfx-lKiGiECIyEZTb484ZU-16PYEDelPPx-YxQsivgYk9NEJ4QUk6jm4SVBed_xYpFB51VEfQb_I5c34SA-Ud7LrchPk3IdT2HUTt1bvqzhNLHZ3qYthGEX_kBdpEilpCn6G/w640-h392/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4484%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then we spot another crocodile<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdNF1Dou3HHH_n2iSrkhRQS40SFWozNpYo0osmijUrzxlU3hk2FBpFhHtMvWAUnMEQBS03eLowGsj63Ye4Hc1SKAEL6F2NotT82rDeicESfqKjhYWUEchwzGz0gC5NkNi68Esh5KgM-ShF_TkhNQTW95u3eQn8DeKk2V-PAgvuhrkgd-4cy-hWkuUSDE_/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4518%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHbIOC0ltWq_8L3CxAL6-0NTBp24-wltpS6ueu_quict9zl3mLTXkrUfIjpDfM0kedsUxiXj1TPSQPzvMga43KGVNOgbeUKiKTtcvneIfAYt2rUXmG74VOEeeoLYBGsuzKUa3tmVE4xUd82thl2kCv6d5cyAEmAvfVFkU2NqbLJEKzNEuG2zY_BWz8a3I/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4529%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And another.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJBqnua3DRSVjzioK51XL_E3TW0QPrAIktZk7hRtli0M3SG0L2a_rXFOC0-B22jKPtEN2ppCVCfvVk-fVV6Z9XqARe8fvfd2r2BP3kABOpPpxpP1z3EOCyJWnTpyUhfwhejA7gbpcbepnlKxhEcSM0WD5NYE7Y5vChJ1QhA8NyXoth6quYKR3pVDJ9J1N/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4547%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On our way to the mouth of the Tarcoles, where it dumps into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Nicoya we spot an Osprey. Gorgeous bird.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13u4-Wirvnz6_DaB9zxTpl3nugNt-mh3MBHxq2phrVA19L8sP0Zhg8QYg7ifJCYfZGMdj5eutmb3T2Wti5r_mz3TMsA4Ef5ICcXw7t6UNE8cZmxyf5aHT9oAogxc9kvTpuheXHpa2-0IrWn1YacVcefw-VCkrvvBjiXwk0AjkDLyp4okrMCNIXZg_bwo8/w640-h400/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4668%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And a flock of pelicans.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpANMYKZZDdfsl0aVTypnE3rteeSuqoeA8JdicVIh-sEqW7479uTYZX36edLlDRtIH2M6TpcCokGBEn1NK60_xg_JeF1bcfZnezJUtIqkmFNeE5Hi2zxwBQRPBFWASsU3eUB5Hse9bzHwORQqkvq_8SohDReIQYgI3xex4HfnSJxiucNLcOITOvYRPfHgO/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_JungleCrocodileSafari_DSC_4679%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Wow, that was some boat ride. What a great way to finish off our adventure in Costa Rica.</div><div><br /></div><div>Time to head back to San Jose, but first Eric, our driver, spots a couple of macaws in a tree so we spot for a photo op.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="1000" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIfWSZDtUhYj-pqZ3kU2D-exRS2P9PhBVJ1YPUG6387ukG6JAmzdYRCQx0wMyJn2TwsFQUeycI1f46uD_feRq3DLayblTypj7G4DZSTjj4mK0gKF9SaVFfoVeVXws-SwMkJWFS58z67hxb1oZ1kl3vRfkDg48Exn8cAN3cjhDK85BI2n9n_uQ-UtIJGbu/w640-h416/CostaRica2023_Tarcoles_DSC_4783%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>While everyone is looking up Edgar looks down and sees a box turtle crossing the road.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafeKNOHIXdXggRzTsY95Y0MgHdY-beOyt8BCEnGdwhm7d8H2VV03N9joVJ9Jdb55YQY4EQs6MwAyb0gHdo9hTYIm8zQX1b-37eVwNdJ60Jvo23zNmjyqZDSeoz73k1hG5VjRLluaoP_-LGfO7VpZVRdIrfvBQVe58w2daEtNT0tM6luHnXrmt23C_aP0g/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tarcoles_DSC_4798%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div>Ok, fun and games are over and we hit rush hour traffic to San Jose. Once in our room we take a quick shower and head downstairs to the farewell dinner that the <span style="background-color: #fdf4d7; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15px;"> </span><a href="https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/san-jose/sjocp/hoteldetail"><b>Crowne Plaza Corobici</b></a> has prepared for us.</div><div><br /></div><div>What an adventure we had. We met some great people and saw some incredible wildlife and beautiful landscapes. </div><div><br /></div><div>We'll be heading our separate ways in the morning so we toast to our shared adventure and memories. We all feel blessed for our time in this magical country.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="1000" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkE9nJML1ISoKAGv3DZ3vGDd5DOg0Qcs67SYiSwBU-3KVt2SUiUth6BgYgF9eZS-ctm05EXWLXL-MLEIFzPxiUFA0gk_y9vBTy5kSMDsOuqn7RNYnyIYYJp6GZYoM06Z1QozZAt0uX4dNVYTv10KHUZsER44ldqvcYZb3-UsETzJQ0xgDEOhQlSU6bz1ZJ/w640-h394/CostaRica2023_CrownePlazaCorobici_20231212_194208%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And that's a wrap. Adios San Jose and Costa Rica. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfiAvGN6zOpyA2HhAizHy9cPiHNNk10BjDRlakHaV8ln3NxmaaBipyuURhbej2fbKZzMopbWS5CWSqxThXbQWs3E-xDBADXEbrZ-dxNu4NCOwHwlnSpzIrc4UnnFAnuyI0CvLCnlhlQFR_c6rY9zrkNpa29BfwAJog0GdUuJ2rDGyvXBvvX-8zqJI6AS3/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_FlightHome_20231213_125119%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Back to winter in Vermont. (or is it...)</div><div><br /></div>More photos from our December 12 Jungle Cruise: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-12/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b><br /><br />Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-3560104424316742602023-12-24T10:44:00.001-05:002023-12-24T15:04:12.454-05:00Dec. 10-11, Manuel Antonio National Park, sloths, deer and monkeys<p><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkPPjSHWnIseqR_EKTJ_0ETlsTe-kitn27-3Z8FgDb_fvW6NrHdYNaLM_1ymcb6xy45C4d6_n9N7CYeKau7D1s2P7NKzR6HRv_ECrBiMOz-sQcPt9Hm67jsY4l_1GYnWnT08-jQ6cqpBS919SjDyrVHuVyJa4_pIgvDWrlSV03MY7IPb9yKvFu96Rui0D/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_4033%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Three-toed sloth in Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Costa Rica</div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>BRUTAL!<br />Our suitcases need to be outside our door at 5:30 a.m.! And we need to be ready to leave the <b><u><a href="https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/san-jose/sjocp/hoteldetail" target="_blank">Crown Plaza Coribici</a></u></b> at 6:20 a.m. It will take us about 3 hours to get to <b><u><a href="https://manuelantoniopark.com/" target="_blank">Manuel Antonio Park</a></u></b>. </p><p>It's a beautiful day and many people will be headed to the beach, Manuel Antonio and <b><u><a href="https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/blog/5-reasons-visit-quepos" target="_blank">Quepos</a></u></b> have lots of beaches so traffic down there should be fun.</p><p>We head to the Pacific Coast once again and stop in the town of Jacó to stretch our legs and take a few photos. Jacó has beautiful black sand beaches and is loved by surfers. It's about five minutes away from Hermosa Beach which has pipes and beach breaks for experienced surfers only.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFD1_3cBEPjf09xjwdf8iNRQdrz10AOJihZZ_zR81DdLRIONyyWIHvCKdX6j39ACJ1WTAZTjdRFUQjjegGlLYtxzasVas8w4uTxkMH6r-7kZ-SwSwWS1PkYh1e0g7zgcJFJp0S5_jJo2zqIghra9DMFcGWe_S65PygzO3cA1k_AVAHjQAWqSHQNih_qeE/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Jaco_DSC_3704%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZpv0iAnkOVJKdreUGiWjLFF3-AYave9dpW3ZKnmMLjAVzPi-NMMMz6csv-c73U1PATtio762r-AJzwN26eT3UybNwqN5K2e-Hbc6owU1Ou08Zi9tE0hMFOG4G4K3mSH2H7-Tttt3J9a9T09_06WUBRXLigRoGUE586OIycIkQ7fJfdPIADjwl2c36yQh/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Jaco_DSC_3715%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqat8-Vz2D5bhDyyaESvWtRqgvdWmLgaRaD7xYN_a9qvqDsCcMzWpZ2hi64AgoeuznVGcJWDoDKefKBY5oN6SnJKtHhTNU3LJCq0ipXmBHrz5AAKuOWfI0KsfbTSSxiqrc1n6AJ9UQeqY4et-qhEZX49R-15UUwjyuBi2DxwqsyWjuYlvxojBRQo3F17G/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Jaco_DSC_3728%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We travel another hour and a half and reach Quepos. Passing through the town we see the public beach and end up at our hotel, the <a href="https://www.hotelsanbada.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Hotel San Bada</a>. It's located right next to the <b><u><a href="https://manuelantoniopark.com/" target="_blank">Manuel Antonio Park</a> </u></b>entrance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfvZ4NGgLj7Ih5L4F5sb1IhXuCc_szgzE2URwCfh5rIGJ55EfKHs5mG9cWE6jGuEYLWeGUH3rZZxnKi8Rpaz4VRWh1oLrw2GH9bGUhyaSELIl-YQYrf9vu_m3MyfTFMPuK6g5dvwec4pUXyQrzzFs072qFyIw8n8OqDO-R_K_TFngrA3JwNTP_9uoE371/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Quepos_DSC_3756%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our rooms won't be ready until later in the afternoon and we have a timed park visit so we hop off the bus and head to the park gates. </p><p>The rangers check out backpacks for food, cigarettes and anything that could harm the animals that live wild in the park. No single use water bottles either-they don't want the trash.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgnB9lVjkU9I1l67r9IedX4fq1o672-MoXla_8PbdPNxSvJEQD3N07e6eC6FvUXTgfhd2oxoYgeko3zn_njKB5zGlGpKRaeBLgAimrwbvzfiwt3C4qHZ-s_0y0IRmb9pRG0p8AGvqzNyH-O1CpPRpsbv1Fa8Rmg0TEWKPw5fMJDTf1kBvsDac8Shyfwm2/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3757%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKRq6M7UfDnSX4ulVlKlcgSoX3xInd0B-unKo7plnOWwmwydM-5vfRr4r-96V6JKdAKs6HbfLkdiNzGwV4vEAYij_2bVMeJpDSmjA5zM3JruOoHNYmsafdLVMwimx9aVyuO7FujbH5DdgFzVLD9yE0NWYx5KGChCF7BSkSp6MHOCVuCbryEhedB4VQ_OX/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3776%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Oh, we're following the Tsunami Evacuation Route, comforting.</p><p>We're greeted by some very curious and fairly aggressive Capuchin Monkeys.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRwM48dAtPB7txT9ZrIXfd4YfmUaNxJZJRkqI2QwqWRFGYAvpYueJ6K_Vekels75-gjif-jOatxUUaDql0qmbfiXqSvCqeV-cGr8qWKEzUbTKAKYfESZ4S0kPo47mnLBcRJiQN6UEwNRn9SXEipPZ8Y_H85nIAkWuHeAhnR1ZsCho6RPEZ-Xsolhg3QWaN/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3781%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylw0ew7vJJxTDWbv6xKA39EL_AFtEAULb51TDwEkgCw6cA9daIDlVdMl7riLgjZ7rPm0G49aMDFHep1OM6TquZix_RarCwTdJvXqXeKGCB9JOs3okU4fLVToEG91kCSMcsofr9cSY2_V14vvUFHx23q0JzBhYgBZg7NkRl9GY_5oF7BanX2cVN9fU4uqM/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3784%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibjN_pFsSC_1OE5gHRKDmh241_60WdBK7mlh8gDumbvaROcuwhf41w9VZQ1c55B_ltI3zqYLse-d8V11k50EcBgDjrogHmHXQdufNXV0Fseuc4jr0CN58r1Q6bVWbfnv_iOrpIbMdmJ6iLUxlLYOb3i8XocBJ2i84Qg7HsBysmlFNYjVwRyUg0VQ_fIYW/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3802%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The boardwalk we're on does get tidal water under it during high tide but it's low tide now so we get to see the resident red land crabs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ98aHh5wigsPsxPDmP-QBZlAbI6KvWah6OPA5ML1TyFfWxF1Noi7TcfGMw_E7M2xcDKlOOQ5f4T_c185XXodX-8glC38g6Kg0Ya8-0sm_gHTk6q-Lb0dkzW_9NfODl7mRGPNZESfPj_6GmO6h5RABvqalKQWLLn4c7SH82gIv3nBv7daVAaY80RcR9nxn/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3808%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We make it to the end of the boardwalk and check the map.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwModmZIgRKqQEEK4bYl1yWLz5QG6DGLdAh2ehhY5KxjE6K_d4En-BfedGB9UejaCMGouyf_alRodTpNjjPPXElW0N0IFUtQ8ta2SGjr8KBKwiLLHDaBz3PIccD1jOZ0PaYJHFKgFOGMZa7WOR8lXU3gIOeX9KlmKx67jqZdXQq5IzWeJZHDFXWy_rGJR/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3824%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Dave, Darlene, Katja, Jay and I want to check out the lookouts (unfortunately the trail to Cathedral is washed out and is closed). We can still visit Punta Serrucho, so the five of us head out and the others go to the beach with Edgar.</p><p>It's a long, hot, steamy, hike up and neither Jay nor I wore hikers, just sandals-we thought we were just hitting the beach. But it was worth the sore feet for the views.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqqwuCr3F6tSIU5Uzqu8TCVPaKonWVj5GSE7u-vM7R90suqpjcJlkIxhJAVFwdaT9PQxVH5xVVmoHPkEbcm1zsadBd2Dvu9yB1Wi9I8ijFzxoul0i_A_PMCmNlRgGQiO_0jhEEfVmCtND1Xa04ciIco6RdzmRbo7oAvs-fjgtThOfmB1pHjujYKj2nfvf/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3834%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7iTMb3AXjeTZnyxfGiHgzchjdsQ_oihY-CgObK3-SdXNO5xBa8xTlZT922JW5o-P6EdcnH-E5wiCdJ4rYJFpZNWcS2qA7h-ZSEPY7X1rFPJfoC8KhS9rfr8tN43LHi_0fEPlviwwkIOjCBLcTng6-2WZPPzkXxm5yo8Xqe6gBQWdXJukmXBv83LzLVTP/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3840%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdhWkejMHRjOokZZqIxZxyioK4e7_ITa3kyp7xLUir6ZrT6Gn4xitmIjgHNIkIRvc_bBqoguGkj2akDq3VvJx1gW3UQ468L8yOzpIK_T1pfYxe-TUvxBNk70NWSOmNeuzr0fk0w1g5wXpexKBw6BPrXx-pzyHVfPLeiyxJVUqSVnTDsh6NMqpHAVjeWhh/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3852%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKfORH_B7J_h7XR2cMPyR37u9oSWEedsZ-RJGaWpOxs8iMmkic3mLZn1HyhwCvgZ9nP_44Q9w0PGhK1Tu2zGbeOq50BbefQD2ef7ByE1BG1K1zHuACI-yyBIZHjAT151oksxCii-bMzpV_6xHEORMt7wuME1FepzLxm0yTs3U_s6tOHBHHVHzWEzoCqOt/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3853%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>On our way down from Punta Serrucho, we can hear the howler monkeys "barking". We take the cut though marked in orange on the map above to head to the beach. We're hoping to see the blow hole, but we think the tide may have come in too much.</p><p>We think we've found the howler monkeys that were making all that noise a few minutes ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="hthttps://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6u15o9DoarnhaXRFAO9R-KnEX-8dv0xUDVAB2I42svqqBzozjxfuobswzIhVCEjtIQUZbC776reeUcdWCRgojJAQ1xJq5-A5THFkk5vXJW3r19_InTqoTMLmQJyRcw6oaXxog2yfbudzkiny-GFK1nnOJXpTgjGPYDGxIO3cvjJHNMq8ji3_1ugsiahhJ/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3875%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="1000" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFFj9D-VarjCqdAJKiOOVdZwuqtlwpEddIWe3eJF1U3AY_Xpkjxq_CkPrvYH227z6jWe3u4jx2L7s5Vxdc3tPoEbOWVEU8isf2clePtXBIN-p-1CEj2Ac13xM3JLj8HVJNOm3Yc1kdA4Alrj2QIRKrQtgtWQreCdHd9i6lvCWxjQXbTAWymDSvjFM5VQJ/w640-h432/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3877%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We make it to the beach but no blow hole but we do see a couple of black iguanas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycXJ5O8zx7rOtIGx7lWgBx_Qxq1YdnyC28ZJmgPFldHpVYB6hcW_uAIROEgo-Gra3ABYQDZ0B3fv3nlDT6N5GGY4E2aX6KPx9IspwTVkzCVKtlbOiFQDteuKdPVY2Zc_wTUqMqgdNVE5K1cwnpEYnZY7B15CffZyRacVCGMXW9W-rc0ot2iAKFi8Be_Hd/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3879%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjv-POaA5kRCA-rMCD7XLrPf7r-T9mG88tb54WWSlpQ9ACVrsbZaEm7BgBHSrltcw-NpGLMNGCyb5itxmR0eeGeLTZFk21D-to9mV09K43NNnwlFpJqh5WUTKDIOw8BVNcNRNcgEnSHpy97MCVjOQMKokaHBJj6YWkp0LQEShlXZkXQ5OO81fYdON5jun4/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3880%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAum4NKNbkIZ12qTylm-vsyg6RIZktEejqgvOXU4o1WYMeWjnfD8zoUsrMU-GOa9advqlO3CyC2UpXCb-LojDx5gHGTXGCLiEJlXr7kq-9qg8N3y-oGNNIw7quPugfrlqjczrHwLb_J4VGYp9syaFuc3xlrXlXKOiyjEAE2uJM1wFjqt3SJoY7n7Y5PCy/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3886%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYf4JyH3RafgQtM_6MCI9ip-s4Jq_de2YPmOY5Eirrzk2n2bL57ZOSl7pY9bwkT12asONouyL_uBTAHl07dpbp4s_ZI4jG3hbVhgexlY1pD6fucOPfF71qr6hlhKQrmsPzUsqW40ffJx1kBWQxRFf76707d-gnkgHHYEyoVBHMgKcCW0GMPIMzTWm2uOmP/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3890%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's back to the beach and a swim in the warm water. It's getting on lunchtime and the Capuchin monkeys start to descend from the trees looking for food.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZXKLeOnh1Blr8CoKjGSEUK_Fqyvh1i8-TIUitUww309NXE_2iNukzusOGHuaiLr6n3GiiiGP-iSC65_CGKmwhXzb2uZPnovaa6qvyboqIwCeev640BgSWOXk3LHnwtuUvG47bezVGRbyX71_2o_-_pLv2rvPZ9QlfTK9ZbLBHXpweMC9CTUVMKhtJ1k3/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3911%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2oMjhVlKX-vtcCKuc60hJGLNLP6MHm7TUVMw6rp-9MXWfnHI-FodQTO4QCEq2QWnNrgazcFQXQl64PXFHOmYbz5QZn7xWmYzUDba3E2y0eO5tyLHVhAqF21bGoeBoeKvt4RFGP-lZE9g_eEgwwJkZCBk3G4B2HVnc1DPtBXoWmB6Sp2e7f8yYrdjvpQ4/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3931%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97s_yG8ZlsVQh0c56tCLBiy94XiMYK5HLmyu30S5tNt3sgHl-Z6NXTglkcTl0qaRPKf5LkPbWMxKqVg3-vnf1dNZzBY-eqg3suQXMjvaACyMrfxxIGacdrrVgOuMe8BeZWD5A-9c0KAph8f2niy6DChBZkdBcMHn_Q1HWuox_2hB-ivH3ZmxaLu-Ltfy4/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3973%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPfKCnnXOLXMRIIGaFGgnMhVCEn9UxShdLAigOM8t3rxNnkawX-9mDubGAwBxRYk6UN8hbeLWMTH7eIu1tK3rwlCbw4K7LIDRIYKYIQBw5mL0MRKv6HYUjaCuri9IRevPeXq9FmsFhkczlG5OGISWRx-Af8U1TjTIT3JgO0xxF5igUIQVNbPNTts_hTRA/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3977%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Dave and Darlene enjoy a few more minutes in the Pacific before it's time to head back to our hotel.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORS4PiY3akb-EHzgHkPCDgNWXW8Uy7XopJ8IX2ltO-wl47lHUlj8E8tvn9eSK8fSl39kbT7XQYdGH03GLl5668CFCTgmRKQf5GFcHe6rNJFuhEOWfwTQGwfPOOLjnvKb-jED9smJlyY-y7d3iIlxpEu8PmMlJ-Cvpx96Kn1UW_cUjjjTu_rPPWukGXf3N/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_3991%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>On our way back to the Evac. Route, we get the best show all week, a three-toed sloth is moving through the trees and it's fairly close to ground so we get an excellent view of his "Sloth Tai Chi".</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFot3dQGtjkDCXbznY6mGe1oiVCFDvT9y7uN8xy6LySS21myXRBroTR06InNxQvcmykuVm7Oz4olXrUlv4ydo-HF5hMl1yIApiun3AwUc1K3Se0a5iixSTzOqjFSA23iZ7sGbb5qd4L9VQnMc9ZDnzpP8RPZZo2DOblTpQQXonzYs_-qP1WNyUk38hS6c0/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_4007%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRI-kanA7rZXPN_ksZoSF_JxGjJU_V5pX9yzsKRe8RENEHAkMRJH0T0NZDb6HWWMwkQBDsvW8_hn98hNTvRGKLDYI5EZSM0BEhLkCFl0u6AIVSRsUdHwXdP9J_EKP_8tXiDVGoLYp0pjx1CNCBzV3L0N7FunfUnZOX2Zwg_ZkTHouYF0nbxP4zzCMzFe4/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_4013%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="625" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLma1u9NFW5YYu6Gn31lHihWYTzZeaYdGJDosqNh_lFFLcNM3VC9VNLRN3cE2S-Jb0xHMhclSpoTl-UeN8d42pqeDGzHLuJnmgDpsMlwS3eae8WI2hlpuE16MkawdiuaIF7SjGJhpR72LQsOfPpnJGHbFdRmNcyy0Ls6Mc89pIOIN_tnC1qiU-r7qSAXm/w400-h640/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_4064%20copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>And the show isn't over yet, while walking down the main road, we come across a mama deer and her twins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfk5EDj3qGIS9T5_XoZZqrUcOsxSN57QdDRlIZ-O8ICYgJeR-P3_0RBh6rNB6zU4FlI1AkfgWQZazah0vA5QB_xsLiUsEyEf4GMYYWDntN7rvAfG2PKk20tEuZIjgWbBgNtz6X-5xZduE4sotI9adlMiZpqRwp9AaGvEC1XIlwGG3dN6NLoe27K4eZPxE0/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_4102%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZ3xFOhciCYQm1fgh_0jn2rz3pu6r0mB2Mbbsp7vfa164wOYuuTj6vXp8tdXaeiNhWb7FE4Dce7PcZVwToPwXZB62r97j4DgGckMzy3YgEh-Ngv2TRQ1Ikq8vQLSsjAnvBq5lcnESKTfxAV_3HRkONLEK-_c6S0QK4g9TwWK1Pezcgtpz6YSrRAhtoYc0/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ManuelAntonioPark_DSC_4112%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Sure, we have deer in Vermont, but you don't except to see deer in the rainforest of Costa Rica, at least I didn't expect to see them. Very cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back at the hotel we hit the restaurant for a light lunch and check into our room. We're treated to a rooftop bar sunset view before dinner. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR39mbn9-z-b5-9NeZr_4dvZaYIzgPKnVgqtuatJ4bHSqR22XjLul9yy7w5f7qxehhdHWlrdNGN2d5YyJPqNvRzsLDEtikKi61hwbUKL3IUBc2tZ0OI5fSaj8TnfiZ9xLeWo3L4Vw-CqbX8J53fy7YqTxnpPjo4R8mhHFlypM4zJ0oIPuDQh7FAoa9aKFg/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_DSC_4148%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>We have an included dinner with the group and celebrate Denise's Birthday.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPwG8QP_3D3wLU93fb6TJ2rGlHnD2UCBgQP3WZQHx1mFqK7IAUv_kigJkbkMFIWNWC3gD7qtX0pyI24yi_CV727lwdRG_OeeEX53iCBRpSXsN6L35-9V4racfJbiOZoKuHhGm11M4_C_jYGVE5bNh1ExWPz1C0KVbbKtyXomNzUHGBJfqtdiRDzPabYZx/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_20231210_201507%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p>December 11 is a FREE day at the Hotel. Most of the group will be taking a catamaran trip later in the afternoon. Jay and I opt for hanging out and chilling.</p><p>I spend most of the day at the rooftop pool. I had the pool to myself the whole time! It was glorious.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-11/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdhiet1GjeUo7f4WFTnj3Ys1dQLSzPFqiZVegXCVlV15jGSnljVJewUZvYoHP6Lrs0qaezcvkpLHm_Rvet2QWl_ovD9IDgx2X1-hoTtUqnpRuxpUBiaoEt6BfAPd2BpW4nsJz6IG53jN-N06vnwwPabG9e0NYfmx2Zgd285O2TaM8oLX0Kh4wvVljOYMh/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_20231211_120423%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I leave my slice of paradise to meet Jay for lunch at the <a href="https://www.hotelsanbada.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Hotel San Bada</a> <b><u><a href="https://www.hotelsanbada.com/facilities/restaurant-bar/" target="_blank">Congo Restaurant</a></u></b>. It was delicious.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-11/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchGBlMM37BHNeQCu1Xa4412LyOanQHwlQ7QW1CWiGMDXMBDyWBP1RsV-aOd4TdR3b7-tsP5hWpLJtu2n83CfgFb2M7GvIY04UicT5zn2H5ojxRhqdeU_sj-X8cVRltyEw0hN_i3Z2VIlSFoOO169rwfkcmM3xm5GYIZLLINrIPyFXaFPyywn_KsUMGaEj/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_20231211_130212%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-11/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaA2YJY0i2KzuxPekTGc_27jCcQxmLGgDNkmTSdMAGZt5k4zKLi1EvO3nWChf055MtkFNA0PrrL4AT7Q8WbxjQbMygtpKMqf9iu3vDT5a5B2nzNw9DI5z8TffNfDhBQBd7_4-yZQ5uXpdh8O09YK1BI5Us9OBRXKD1OrPjdYrrgmJ1cdEIR-7IkpvrRwZ/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_20231211_130222%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I even had time to book a relaxing massage and facial at the <b><u><a href="https://www.hotelsanbada.com/facilities/sana-spa/" target="_blank">Sana Spa.</a></u></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>After my totally chill day, the sunset was just stellar.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-11/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheHFh_OIeR3Yl29jjop0yh0ka2mfj95wbos2n3PpW0i2Fc_UpEzM-xZLL1UBZh4kuQU4fpBCxjqVQr4ycIAiqluSp4f7ShfufP-_ZO3NDJJJy3XX3G-M2eLs3V66uGuGL-Kr1lRNQ7jtpSmMWaj9jyphPrInEBKc9daKzN8UkeviZBzrJtpNHPkPDyOk2c/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_DSC_4193%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And as a bonus, a couple of howler monkeys were in the trees on the edge of the park, just below the rooftop bar.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-11/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6fiHFn_J9bASUoLcgVEY9kgRDtT1T3rlpM2-K1VNkJ2bpsqszAHV88VgFZeZbe0YrjSFTYUlhtVQfcJ-WtxjDN9Tu7M1H7iBIx7jeCXoHY9ZkL6w38dM8alxE2LTtrBW1cP23vh_nhYq-MwzSMJXXNz7LDAZ4ffqnXeoR2XEklJt3q1Y4sALiiyiNUbu/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_HotelSanBada_DSC_4238%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>What a great last day in Manuel Antonio Park.</div><div><br /></div><div>More photos from December 10: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-10/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></div><div>More photos from December 11: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-11/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b><br /><p>Next up: our return to San Jose to fly home, but we stop along the way for a Crocodile Jungle River Cruise.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-20901223736137820032023-12-23T09:55:00.001-05:002023-12-23T10:09:21.432-05:00Dec. 9 Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Traditional Dinner and Dancing-Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpwncrjumIPoTsn6yqszUej_CtmrotKqd3poD32gjI5ndjTEqZiXjZpkiMh6GEG9njTPkjtgVliHzYBNuumQT_jYj_cU-YKgyvz35SbZ8tmZ-o1PguUabpR9nWxQ5CRp5oi-aBSJF14wTcVG2_iYVD37A8dpf3WBY1raFaiqlsvvBXbgUaoSkpNit7vD9/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3578%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">One of three Jaguars at the </span><a href="https://www.natuwa.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;" target="_blank">Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary</a><span style="text-align: center;"> Their story below.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p>This is our last day in <b><u><a href="https://www.monteverdeinfo.com/" target="_blank">Monteverde</a></u></b>, we're heading back to San Jose later today; some of our group will be heading home on Sunday and the rest of us are continuing on to <a href="https://manuelantoniopark.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Manuel Antonio National Park</a> for a few days. We'll be leaving the cool air of the mountains and traveling south towards the Gulf of Nicoya and the hot and steamy weather for a visit to the <b><u><a href="https://www.natuwa.com/" target="_blank">Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary</a>.</u></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTIuTWTphxcLt6tTL0tfg3k6cgtd3TklNDODF1-ZcDLaM2sg5Orh_7Mo6ITc2800NcwcLvkEdr5iWUe1TabaQAatEaOBGrT-GqBI34XEG7t1FgsxjjbmQtCrM3kc5MwZvExSMEgPj-pqJgOafjt7OzhkXW-rW0SmFi1v6x1f9Xj7uqCnv6qwjpzCsarKnr/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Monteverde_DSC_3375%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><p>So it's suitcases outside our doors and breakfast at 7 a.m. (we're getting used to this schedule). We enjoy a nice buffet breakfast at the <a href="https://elestablo.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">El Establo Hotel</a> then head to the coach for our 8 a.m. departure. </p><p></p><p>Before we head out I get to say goodbye to a tour guide I was hanging out with on my zip line adventure on Friday.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEElFfhrU0sQICfzDW9oGnERwZCGxt_cqza5Uj8mF7r1Pt1su1ejmlEpeQiYL1fOWN7JU2zawzRX_8Ln0hqQjOt_x-5sqFWpFNDpJJDMZSW-8y8gzItA9Aqe2szz7Dxuj5dauDwWwaIPmOk5dOUAVRRpKGHdPQRAQWmDejFTRzL_H4B6R5TxnHs37Kw8Sn/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_Monteverde_20231209_080324%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />We have about an hours drive to the Sanctuary and the landscape is pretty rugged.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFUILQfICgKYBUOX8B7oVAiHY0dUnouwfwH65ToP4AFQbQKT-3MTY1ZNv-tmEa02-avWgiRivkKDSxCpdXWOU64aqYp5vM5emqZl23UTkdnivYx3ENjFjZ7M2K4cIbyit8p_mrOntgd82Z7ffXPb6rO9nNgidjNUQUePG3jQyCIvX8oV7i-OdSK6V7Ztc/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Monteverde_DSC_3397%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraRTDj5RjQxGlcHuNMwvWP0Y_JfoI_JAwLiGRYk4fRhdEcK2DcysECNL9SHaOlquVMrEJn4Rffhqgiz8vXgXrcLAO5r2BncQxUodn9Yr7j8Z_MPz53dcByzzM_iGIbEDdboGyp1NqN5SZX0tKJidjgsygPhMwZgFgInengdi5TSCzWqb5hLV6uoJuqeQ9/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Monteverde_DSC_3400%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Eric finds a pull off and we stop for a group photo.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="1000" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mn9ds-G-2_5s-kd2TDR1dpdIE85kYPGmmNqKhbFsNNI1Zbna3iStG5RkTCNcdKvwRFUGe1wGJ9uWOWCOGi_W52fWFRK4AffZbo8jm3zS1Dlh4x6KXmjc3iemVJuMhmSYckVxjsl_zHWm_khEwEtl6TMRTIxAaQYwlEuehepd2JG7J3XUDE-PAxA2Cpmp/w640-h416/CostaRica2023_Monteverde_DSC_3414%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The view here is beautiful.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IBZY3EkRFO10aIQZ-hvQbfzqowYd26LgAyxPpqVvmg0ODGCS6J1iZPV-EB-Izfx2g4-nQeeHQITYuteF69yCJ1BPcehBkME5O11oA8efJNSFZ1xJdahbPb9J0yJotV6BspBCgDqcwbP2iDE1tABFB9DMzDfMwZNNVA63Sv2nBIPRCtEqsOyiumo-N9Xq/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Monteverde_DSC_3418%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We drive through Aranjuez and see one of the Skydive Pura Vida folks-it look like they are landing on the mountain top. But they are heading to that field in front of the tree line for a soft, safe landing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="1000" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XaVivc1NvVg9W_It1vzJaMOPtlap11KjB6_m09jTeDQgilhsr7jLEnuIlpbb2xi2AficEOj6dFwXqwtkM-5GmXMzbsFgpde64fh51_qkDZ64pmOXr6x_ydKQGKL0goCoLOS-nx9xfmh6N0mjMaqJlrNYvFKQm9vWUYY-tPvYgviWBj69TcgpzyTLrkmY/w640-h392/CostaRica2023_Aranjuez_DSC_3444%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We arrive at <a href="https://www.natuwa.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary</a> for a tour of their facility.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjArDbVSvEYiTbYYmXSEfTHMpQy_Rf2-1tQsfNzYEHVGn1m2ErVgf7M0lUGApuehbA-V0eufb_-uzwyhUxD7tx_nyZQC4MqMyoCeRcpWxA3hJhq1e-im5EaDjZg9Vp7ATNBIT6Dtq5yCRbLSYJqY2SmU4TjOqVj8C7bpPek1Kq6tlvNz6vCDSybSq8aE8HR/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3452%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary provides refuge and protection to wildlife that cannot return to their natural environment, such as: macaws, ocelots, tapirs, monkeys, jaguars and also some animals from other countries. It's a place where wild animals are rehabilitated then released and they also provide housing and care for those that cannot be released.<div><br /></div><div>It's brutally hot today, like 89 degrees F with 80% humidity. While waiting for our tour to begin the staff offer us cold water and bananas and watermelon to help us cool off. And a local Howler Monkey wakes up and start watching us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQWVQhL0Oa1B5WiVBgXMNCKQw6MehdyJEko0NlbcMCRMPAfciNQQub9SWIeRUKMHwA02L3NsaXsJFbm4-xWP3Esfzv-Bf6zhJVn4HMSRRQwxPs1JuzxHZgGpvnqG7rZegPsKGp4rqQ8pcmtXhBSeARAO8b5M8M4BfU5-H31oEtRcsuZL2Y8SMCBl9wUzI/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3468%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We meet with our guide and she shows us around the facility, explaining how the animals came to be housed at the Sanctuary. Many were confiscated out of the black market animal trade. Some were injured or lost their natural habitat due to human expansion and construction in the rainforest.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuav66hfpE2cw0pusnJDg0i0JxymzIMtxjwYzaFHfO2CebbCFYAeqpgFzvZwJmnZ_61KE-bE6n5GDG9Pnfex29CRPJAWKhKrmP5z42TEF7wkXtKUYQZu7cazcMW6mXmTGsP_7X8ZTL1m0Qt55e78katKXzY4O2pWuMsuXnwE7MCk6GejUFELRJ4XYBkr1/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3482%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>There are a lot of sad stories but the animals seem well cared for now. The animals that can be released back into the wild are kept away from tourists and the ones that cannot be released, for whatever reason, are used to education the locals and tourists about these animals.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AdTLE_4I9FFBvp6kE6UyznlRk-jIETbETKjZIubh-OyQ2ZV4irBVO7jUokQOLoxw4DTltCzhX3mpC9g5YUAjKiLLAUZ1gibEIMrMaqIYhHRJ1nF7ZmPjFqh7VvuxH1Akq30jlRYykyg6cZ1mwNbVjR1d1fumdefhtSQOhguTzqgbAJSNaMGMA2ywP7Kg/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3497%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>They have a number of Green Macaws which have been listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species <b><u><a href="https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22685553/172908289" target="_blank">IUCN Redlist</a></u></b>. The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information sources on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many of the animals have been brought to the Sanctuary by <b><u><a href="https://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/conozca/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">SINAC officers</a></u></b>. But some of the birds we see are wild; Scarlet Macaws use the Sanctuary as a stopover during their migrations.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfuDM8ot0ESQdJdaB-ztnFDQPkSNWpr8ThITYNm6_khA20A1M0eYTK0C0qdIiTaA3efowtylMp37eg2Ndd5j47-SgePJ-Bu1Rf5nyqBP_Blp0H8wseB-x8xRW70DHXLI2ofh9DpJz3i7jTb-KWz_dp9iPRVzZhPXrJsYxvZpM0x_1_5I0TNSkOQ9yifch/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3513%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>There are many sloths living on the Sanctuary grounds. Sloths are frequently victims of accidents when crossing roads, which leaves their young stranded without maternal care. In addition, power lines represent an additional threat, as sloths use these structures to move between forest fragments, exposing them to serious burns from electrocution.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9UV9ABfcaq5rf8McOzWrSfyOMhWRzJ0V_HKfK9DywqlQEkKyysvJeZC7hWqhmUm2nO-Gb731DHrhks1n8EIii5J-aOM_NyEHqGVOoPTLfs4diaJfCuuLrCUGM9-se98JHorJgvtTmnGuS-0QgyKJ-P77jAyxkNcLHxptNC3K5pohLF7usW0OU3glZLGt/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3538%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Occasionally sloths are brought to the Sanctuary following attacks from dogs after the sloth has enter human's properties, the dog's are just doing their jobs protecting the humans but the sloths can suffer. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6r1c7ITe5yIRSCrUxnfoPSTOifgrJ5kgV20y6EgvJnoNx8b-GK3_dIjnHN_elgbWsHDv3n1fsYItx52IN9nFG-mgz1k1jv-sp8RAXQ7WMVgYxOqw27MDNewSNYd5TDMTZqL1lpN6lfOePlqyQYD6MJWsmQHEZ4pO4VRhYL1LW6JLTHl8EnDCXHTpYQvpm/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3550%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>The <b><u><a href="https://www.natuwa.com/portfolio/guacamayo-jacinto/" target="_blank">Hyacinth macaw</a></u></b> holds the title of being the largest flying parrot in the world. One rescued macaw is on display during visitor hours.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZgX1Nc0fWYPRbApzfUIlKSf8JCvsieL0s90dkfiLZuxk9i1rHyYNEVXmJ8D31lnoR-gvtA9dnONeBrD5F_LQzJGeWtbO55m4R0G9hEpKnuq5F6JndkEnJVaEI3XMRWNL1oFU-n0GaDxTKfbIh-R9rUnCgZfvvGpKzofhri1CW5G-r2tGLLe_8Du9qmG0/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3611%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We even saw a couple of toucans.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-kwI7R4lSDUDU3rsgVcSfjBeKQW54ttDeFyvcF7LCpT6djTKYXFl7thyphenhyphenwCPYMMKnP5jrXjBR3zFp0ns7QnHzEyIdJPOY4Gji3ipcLEIofDiTA2pIL6OQ69MmNYh73bckT8jQjw-kN9BVgWi8C5L386nRdYW_OYrC_KZ394xHNZ8QcwtUFWK3o6D6K3Px/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3630%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLnVt6nlRRPAYe-jkHjLxqfmTBeUuLV4FWupBC1MFQt8Pm4K9IgCq_yBE2PT-yJnsThS65TEeMEyuxaVb974lKPWAg93P1w8d92Ux9E45Jn9QqgF0jXd8wlXELHtahhkx-a9pkvq03UJqH4I5K_xiOtLCtudBxEAbkcdOhkxLkIVwc1YAiRsMyaqmtp0c/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_NatuwaWildlifeSantuary_DSC_3578%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The <b><u><a href="https://www.natuwa.com/portfolio/rescate-jaguar/" target="_blank">Jaguar Rescue Story</a></u></b>: Three jaguars (Panthera Onca) were rescued thanks to the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and were brought to <a href="https://www.natuwa.com/el-santuario-de-lapas/">NATUWA</a> wildlife center. These big cats arrived as puppies just a few weeks old. Our guide told us they had been kept as household pets but they quickly outgrew the home and were rescued.<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>We say goodbye to all our new feathered, furry and shelled friends and head back to San Jose (in weekend traffic!).</div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived back at the <b><u><a href="https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/san-jose/sjocp/hoteldetail" target="_blank">Crowne Plaza Corobici</a> </u></b>with a little time for a quick shower before heading out for our farewell dinner (to some of our crew!) and a birthday celebration for Katja at the <a href="https://miradortiquicia.com/en/traditional_costa_rican_restaurant/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Mirador Tiquicia</a> restaurant.</div><div><br /></div><div>The views high up on the hill above San Jose are stunning.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLZ4frajo2blNG2XpjZA45H1M7j4tuCBPaB8z2qITKG2hgTFkf5jgrge8tMesuS_ujghVvTiYvuzkxWR5NjDqYslV-a4ORVhCL2kl9qg-XCo6V9BEnyP9BtTLZijzSYvrdt-42zAxQaVofijThogOWnS2DoxtVXaV7RDiyRThRdWL6NWOYb69teh-oygG/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_MiradorTiquicia_20231209_184836%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Music filled the air as we made our way through the buffet line of typical "Tica" food.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim3az20GloU0DRazq1QvI-6rVqGwZUPr6itfmBT4CSoYzN8MEPdPCObgl9CadZBUOYRqlQR2WehEkNs2xt2NpPYOfgS4MYIbIXMDNEW-sVNyITiFxzuc8KRwbBIwuyuIDt4gAKY91X5mzD9BocrQTNCWsFR48Ln0IGQ5EhUVU9kHxKA6XX_XDURhH5uxzQ/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_MiradorTiquicia_20231209_185209%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We celebrate Katja on her birthday.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj9Rc2Q5dVzsbqqFfcyn5r86mNhkW0zq5dICK1eUSMkKksr_HaRiDrI7Ay1jgUvzppLzPD1hyQh4K_CEUDNrC-C2dJ6pcatY0c6jktU5AU5u7RzHxDpuHPLgJTsR_IydJwlldWQCAQAbn07GUodEz3gD2btXhZsOUdZeDWrHfhcNbrAy3qZU9qMVID-G1q/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_MiradorTiquicia_20231209_193120%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then the dancing begins.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxq7hyphenhyphen8RrGhCPFgcUHXa5dxMyS3fRyatD285Ij2i34bbYkrYcepySdUAU5laois3QwIFCok-TrPZWFVl7BpHtogoo4RENMu6e6Di1i9aHCLlEXqImTj4uErVQAten9K5ng83T6Un_Vi3uTEagoqRT0fndc5KOsQ0s1Ri8BKr-CSidLIOOuqTE0JVBk_bs/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_MiradorTiquicia_20231209_195255%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Traditional Dance video: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/i-Tc8SL4X/A">https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/i-Tc8SL4X/A</a></u></b><br /><div><p style="text-align: left;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-9/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Next up: Manuel Antonio Park</b></p>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-72624824964078607282023-12-22T13:39:00.000-05:002023-12-22T13:39:36.134-05:00Dec. 8 Planting a native tree, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve hike, zipline ride-Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TF0YXpw2G7bjxyNfidwm7J3SIs9T5BRDq3xiDjtBDgAxnzHy2rpCMAh-4BWKin2SZos1Y1FF3t_1W39CP-gcTUDjJdIMTul8wG_4O1yYdebSvscWnrlu8JbslR2j7j5cxoYdG22x_wlzTyU6-VXpzevHMmI5YtiUDhRwIfqdi8rkal5vEHizWwVeOLFD/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_29410A%20(88)%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It's a beautiful morning in Montverde. The air is cool and not too humid. The views from our tree-top room are gorgeous. Today's I'll be zip-lining in the tree tops. Breakfast is at 7 AM and we leave at 8 AM to plant trees and hike the Santa Elena Reserve.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiu1hZZNj_As-x1IOMauFrwV0q4tsJxuJ-i2ONDgxogDoIQ2O3mQ5rCQ-btYTjLzyZ7qPpNQftF8bJMO0YHo4b-qhATrmrLRam9iBUo9sQFeDMSdfkjyXElCvQy9sK71CdWlO0Qyuv4hB5CQmRyk9IHJDQDU9tWrsRQj8CMvMf3vHD9m7x2GAsdAuByuR/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_060103%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLaoPrmppNg7wTux4SBA7SrrBpcuTvkia2g9rbi-cHWXKHDeY2rcpBlgkKjWrSzj1sUHCn5e71lAsWNkl1cTIEL_yE0wPKSv7NZFZ2Wd_E3uj9OjyHGiviGb0QmlpN2Jo1ks1gsJJgn3Fm8PJkKaQRm2bEw02ChTIoGz-541UjsMeQeT5s57ypQfZHkjc4/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_064125%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>After a nice breakfast at the <a href="https://elestablo.com/" target="_blank"><b>El Establo Hotel</b></a>, we head into town to help plant some native trees. We are assisting a local school that is working to replace the invasive/non-native trees and shrubs in the area. We split up into groups and start planting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggLFw39rM9e031x0AQDtcIUzZmbsd7G8cVolj85EdOiFBf97wYnU2XbhTDFQ_jlnopLKPBNB-vB5kyDt8YaCpEV_sn8q-yhS_YNnpNJifPIIa7X78TuL1m5gVbt7oO5JgkpKtmLP-VQOw4Ugi2rdqhsmU3R7PZaI-hYNLGHWnh9atFTIFNgsoN8ZcXVQmR/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3206%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsl8IvArmdZWtekzyscOrE0ULIjRumgxER4dRkA7yU2VWA9sHQ6lDwPUZP-9yUhmwk-asYSC6uC0wsY-PgUyL4ayhcOShCJ0OZFfIQ7v_ySPfs_4taDjXp3N0GhX_gNBc_-NQm_-zUjLtXhqtbE__12GrUzfofAKW6zGsOlnOgJbF6bWu_aB0fGtWHKJqF/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3210%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7IJkoRa9a3vkNuZD_K3ZMZMt7TpcWgshJETsb6FoZqz3vHE9KPGGYb_GrDPYuiZgeeE6H9QHqUUeSLzNyEynnf0dekwbIRikNPlluHP3a-RZj-hq625yoio3hETg3qCs7oQxULY2QHhax54pxRb1OuA6Zw5JBtLsrvGqEx3B9zLo4FMJk85EvBRzYctl3/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3213%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSqUfMVYIL-xSwb9jmcUKV4nx6z6ZJhp8mMjJ2UGuhAby0tMN8BIDYFx7WZJCb3_vlpuSUcu5m6LH56VgR_uAePMZd4cj-h_PIHxpNj5-slMSr5AeUOjj8gcNaLsPmMEjMMkStvcUvBvamh-c0_eAgRCHS9a3pYL_a1bGqCwt4tbJdBbKdjYGeYh-Tjg-/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3229%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFkcSlgrZlv2HHzSczNfRx_qjGjjW88YC5hl1OzWiiFP48jtDXQjum2jfaOZguqlXttdKiouJL1hBbe64YZw9VbPek-mKNlTZqGfRbvKZgxLCTk6Pu9KUgls6XFf3M7DviMw8SS0N8UhLc2JS660HOTEtEVtERH-L4EZzUJ7bWGke3pxd8umW03DXsIDQm/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3236%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Back on the coach, we're heading up into the clouds to hike around the <a href="https://www.reservasantaelena.org/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Santa Elena Reserve</a>. Because we are on a schedule, and frankly some of us are a bit "old" were' taking the Youth Challenge trail. We are definitely in a rainforest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_osZgloO-Zx38GzGYnKmsQXgICYJMoLqjCv5Dl9Oc6CmF47l_uJnRmUSNWsyHzMUIstnSwALWsaJxGVXyd4SdpLJELqjjqbttpRLVKtnhBwR8ST1Q4MYzCBPRzPGfglDKMl45La5ihtCckPDR_DFext6UrGlyuJtYhS6OZoFD1oD0VOQm3ssz0WYE4DY-/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3249%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The foliage is lush and some of the plants are very curious looking.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0G9bWub2T77uUUmWuHXp0FyquB5xIDUz87nm7BLBaRVOOGQceKDkyn2WyLQbTaPtcwE3cRBvtGvgvsh_shCo9sLE0ZHb_l7wjt-vtMTBnHJ1e9gUSTTOfsrsjLIVDI1yL5q-zdfAtymxy3NpSoM1S4ddMqs4poSgDsmS6VaJTAkhmghjIj-LgVF6J3jl/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3260%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijk-HnmbDphIgALJ-OQBIPLRjFIu0rKV3_oM6j8iNLPdLUpRcvsBLF3cG4N7uYwWO5zmWx_9B1VR4TZGCC_bsGv97BZdkn273dmuroKCWTXVwwbJxz-qvnruavZx87aJIrbcgxND4ljhq9Zr0RPjwx9zTokOZsD4uoWSodOhj3_9PyG-28-7l54Zm1V10v/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3264%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Our "slow" walk is still pretty fast, especially trying to look for small things, but something off color catches my eye. I zoom in a bit with my camera lens and it's a frog (our first one!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="1000" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDFhp9Wmr9lywfA8qn_B1zKFes6b0vhBhD0EAa5N4kwwrEmobXRnm2hBDfEIfNVN5tvstss0-L5WDzEaDMYUnGiND74UfR__9g7JjKAMPtyFAAIq5MKgE1ZVRnEUV3l6Dzvg9AAdyLq_4pRBv-uOYjVeYE0e_5QbVToyd-K2PFuFCNsDBLbWgt1wTLx40/w640-h418/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3281%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I let the few behind me know about the critter, then jog ahead to catch the rest of our group and call them back. We meet another guided group and they stop to take a look too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="1000" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_sUK5aChcJgOW_S42tY0Ua084kO9pAQney8ekcjsImMC8O_MAGPiKw6qdrm529qLx4AoIiLrDNDlTC5ct-qGLnIzIDVMs7_UBt1sV2M6uZ2KXbKicPDB0Gn3LB6lHLtYxsSaMF1LUWbNJ_Mufd2iM-tWml6s3xHDbW3YA0u5BeC-fT3hmH_zyQfewZr2/w640-h430/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3284.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_22tcXHri8xpnE6pPu_yv7h6ZVyO84e4lrgFipeanfgPPGRLBZjbhu_nywzqdja7WlmnPSbBvUx6oj4huK8pPGhjZBZ0twdf-DmsHkD-iTb8BqPmywv6nw6Was8-kpqVCa21v0jQnP1kdef-qzI0iSRL2AjXpo2RWzt5-5pTfDCY8hI5_XhfsCAGoGtB/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_094844%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>The other guide looks in his guide book and says it's a Golden Groined Tree Frog. OK...</p><p><br /></p><p>We make to the high point of this trail and slowly begin our descent.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0sdDolDYibZs8_q_H5UgdhscoHlHew7l1Bj6PRAKjmoz9h7DdTCoD9jb9V0Dqwnk9r1JdK3z2A5eV6KD48qo5s3OgEy1eKHUnb0HryHUy2goHhfn_bTM0AcBQrUA22Pj8nGHVgn9FjUUBqZwKHGa7q8Ekn-8c3nPiZWr8AaHcyHmVogw-rs35T91EgQ4/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3293%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We are definitely in the cloud forest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ75ZSbCWyoyCEXIwKDONrFonyakHSEVgLhlD5Tiv9M8IgJKPoKjg4f97y7kXX5Buz8n1CRbR9PeTByXQNJZRVQBawY519CEk843h3XsexlCaLVFejAABo9MNrr3Q2wmGfgcmRaC8VJRCOIlDez3kB0Gk4wlS5jBbayzxW3tQZAhDacoSxs-X5-ZE_DTK3/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3312%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Back at the base of the trail system, we head over to <a href="https://selvatura.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Selvatura Park</a>. Some folks are walking the sky bridges, some are zip-lining and some are doing both.</p><p>I'm the first of the group to Zip-Line and it was a blast. It covered 13 cables and 15 towers, about 2 miles zipping through the canopy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oYA9zUZKoW5r_VU-FA-Wq2joWmoUufdcQmO1aQSKfdwspvrhre0E17F4cDgH9zjnIZpgqRzqnD6qoc5bsUZGHqOGENzGgCRgoAnkEbzijzDSeoS1bargNphSxCT5H_8NyjA4ILDFKEMLUOsZnk9U8qwfJ5LTiku3aPuDLu4br-pQ7Y5cLwiekOBrbXqF/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_29410A%20(3)%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9qYdwZMm6S47BKjCauyM-LCqQVSWeysuhJ1m_t7MJlp0RkJ0K8BNO-WGeeqSEaXsOSUkRzFTZfnrSGWIbKJrgYWuCteUlGMwmpjZt77MrRI89HDVv1BkJR-eIUzVd1IVsVLkcNcSe2OJyp35QX2zGD2jcA64gS4FWcP6HQwcIb38GjxRXT2qQxVcjKP8/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_29410A%20(40).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I worked up quite an appetite and before saying goodbye to the zip line guys I asked where they ate after work, the all said <b><u><a href="https://baramigos.com/" target="_blank">Bar Amigos</a>!</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgik8Y7WCkhD-UsFi4SQ9H5NUHEdp0qvFajqRnH7Gi2dwdEv3OIUcTfCeX_llIqYswICdgvi7h9iQCxp2J7S9PDwuMV-_JQlhdwK4oH5QwrE9qrlYrMWnRF1hY6K0HeqDPofPKmFzDboTNysUfShl6-eR6d6aizSJFtY4UaMdMdWnIHEXDgDp0l_q80wzL9/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_141719%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBUCyfBzi5sn8LQ8YpNlZPn8H8LUI9KWWdyzRpo3EfOLaSW0FSGxaKylIgq0t3pXI6mCZkddnh6E_H-4bK5rfnfCRFR07b82FHaO78RIS9gCEcrNjOtMUTRizl8X-3Nk2WTYiWselFVwWoyXUeaFBHL8wp43LqjpQLd39wZKc25ZFUDO6OdSIkkwN48XL/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_141726%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The food was inexpensive and really good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back at the hotel, we have a little time to catch the sunset before heading to <b><u><a href="https://morphosrestaurant.business.site/" target="_blank">Morpho's Restaurant</a> </u></b>for a group dinner out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBy7BdJdPw99cYK1FoFaOciiX8iUR7_QeGZbCi8tnzJ_Pb2ilKjI_WZaAN0ey1M3pBFpsOAPqyC9ZZEH8PcIhX_WyHXKly0ibxrKZRfBGQBnUXCIizirKV36ZHqrW6kLO6zp9h4WPHkyPZ8Ye7edT6qLLHhcqYArHtAtuV8H0k9ng0ZDv52qz501FNCYn/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_172138%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoOWmT941D8xe5NmqQuTR1kMCYhjv1VeapdOLvNzFbrT20JOkk7N3_2WLT27IUjxzOXAOCywLcfTOnjKfzOvVxdonXi20FZC6btLQ60VRDqqGnZW3TR_Rec-tOZ2cwB3zWfIDwYV-See6J2M_eLCimOa5rEn0VyLsA6MLOswoHvypqNxBDTYVluWz144Md/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_DSC_3359%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The food was very good. The craft beer good. The signature cocktail good but they ran out of desserts so I didn't get to try their tiramisu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIKc1EqqYQY9ZkuJ-kv6yCqnXIyRGDv3RpypXSdvlNB5mrjEl2KKHXngym7KO5cyU0IY0J2dmj-JyKTXYOHdi0T7Vdh44IqlrZL7uOG-sPhLzxVumm8qY_4tQGOZFDpuD7vjcU8CXlsmsvP9iGQCMpd5b5Gph7KbZGbt8sREHFaM_wEzkF-pnMuSZ_S6uy/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_195136%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY486jJqmn7KG-VQbKymDUPnGYH67t5NN4E7KyU3agw332DnhQH3N3BMKmRfi8nGMD8u8UOMfIKo0eLa-Rx8snYJ3M0auq358TpCXAct0VJHN1qCRa_X4SbQ6DInUwevfyuilnfCF5tLFpKull6Dl2eP6wU8g32aa6zcxHe2Qj54jNHu3bgNtkfAD3b_G9/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_200607%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLjlgFiYO-v3l3_1BC7KCgBa9kFo1rItfsGNypZ-LW4S9bQkU0vSlavk6wW__Jk00_sFJKPtvypJJd5DPgQXFl4mgxkCT4Q8PlEPzWLhX9wXgwnUXCj3p_C6JnQabSLzEpbI-rdn-5Bsf_XG6Xm-BrNGEseAmOHRhNrllCeoAOC0iTGMcPx1fjCh-aIqt/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_%20SantaElenaReserve_20231208_203310%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kind of a late night but we're in bed by 10 PM, which is good because suitcases and breakfast are at 7AM and we depart for Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary at 8AM then we head back to San Jose for a farewell dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some of the group are leaving us and some of us are continuing on the Manuel Antonio National Park for a couple of days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-8/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Next up: Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Traditional Dinner and Dancing at Mirador Tiquicia</b></div></div><br />Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-69117373407690092292023-12-21T14:14:00.002-05:002023-12-23T10:09:11.920-05:00Dec. 7 Lake Arenal, Rancho Heliconia, Don Juan Coffee, Monteverde and Night Walk-Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZEoXPc2BwaH0LM564OML3S34lilcLCyxy7CV02uILeCAwe03lHavUmOR-NCKBA_RPQlmhMq-lxrS8reVHVNslWqoo53WzTr22En4psYKNuAGT8NgFW3qQN06FZzstTfBAX5XIyfZ3Vk-q3jvJXJmt1JbeHwpFqmOxchIhQvfVOuflcAj2VY6-rqExSxV/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_3064%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Day 6 of our adventure (December 7) and we're leaving La Fortuna and making our way to Monteverde and the Cloud Forest.</p><p>It's 7 AM and suitcases are outside our door and we're headed to breakfast at the <a href="https://www.lomasdelvolcan.com/index.html"><b>Hotel Lomas del Volcan</b></a>.</p><p>We're greeted by some gorgeous orchids.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="1000" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0K4bq1a1wtnXwNmDDDAbCW_lEtWfSvHrJyrdxXE2fgzyZE_FKKFXoWIQcGl8ymEJxbP-VrURgq4z9LS34IXk6bt4qG_blFpjTwsJM6WRWXp7Zj8egD6Dz552562q9TIqcH7cs50NTzcq-1ezbXMx0_sojRWcRr_M1cx6Pt9iuO8neKssieWCpn2N-xWE/w640-h410/CostaRica2023_HotelLomasdelVolcan_20231207_073435%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We say goodbye to our hut in the jungle and we're on the coach heading to Lake Arenal. We'll be taking a <b><u><a href="http://www.parklandscostarica.com/shuttle--ferry-across-lake-arenal.html" target="_blank">Parklands boat then a shuttle</a></u></b> to get us to Monteverde. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_33WN0PjjmgUJZ2QRZSXn5Grhb87bp4aLxhSLeS1TofmmGp-fI8G568j3_UaOM6jWa5B7N-_DidWYcuXf67ndnI4mpMOMmGteRjMdJG99xmsWMei8X0Kecb_yGIsiT7oBBqYTx_bBp1BROas0ix3YhwNtc_D7c5ZwDjZ9OD-vPO8nTE5AO4C0ppJ8YCl/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_HotelLomasdelVolcan_20231207_073639%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We're taking a boat across the lake and hoping we get a glimpse of the Arenal Volcano but it's pretty cloudy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEro0z4b4SH7TflsyJrirJFe5UP60O8knX9MMvJKIkhiXjZD7KyvSSgPCX_gSBLSZaM8L89zpS8NUUtx5iswk4ns9my4-7JelkVUV3sv3_CmoeXqKWIZkv3TgrksfvCwyukwZ0ZvLlmkS_mo58s91pGAMaX0wLGWuxl-yZUheReipRPgaSYN7FfHHYhq7W/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_LakeArenal_DSC_2846%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Not looking too good for a volcano view. Dang.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriFF8huyzGwRsUqLCSP5vEBdc6x2I_8AkF_CLeevPtWQlz7D-5fcp40zpuh5c81OxiV1Qqmrf8bcswwRrGI0cIC4YxcDTFkNlBifHYjoxtbZPNkjVsVYXC_zb67RIWQFAOmisa27Q1LmnbU8rZzbH_lfKQh-Fqq-UvwAt9LsUg0vhyphenhyphenqVzXYcj48ylaElO/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_LakeArenal_DSC_2852%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>But the views are still stunning. We can see part of the continental divide.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNV-41VyZJJqeGvnulDHdcGICZUkyT3hPzxRYUeMpadVWklKkkNk6gtUHih-2YWWnA16YMEbp3xFevttbD1NnGCn3P8-WMkBNy8pqtsqYy65i7SRl9qinHc78cjvEwlBhKbr1JR0fegqiRbpRlw4ETj6UWNTpMDnrYpX1nNgEFHEi883k-wFqsEdbnVM-/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_LakeArenal_DSC_2863%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>And I think I found a candidate for my retirement home.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89qmiIVO7AEMM-CA9pegjrupPs61b6NtWacD_lR9sBQMM6vVq1nfDXgMwhgAN-hSpy9qMa72DhVY6ewqxblYm3-T8uGF169XafKkjazJYDpfBNJYQ8NYJIc5O75GHvBl5pNpL7GDHUjpdMCpZ7WhsIHlUJPJ28zIzDwzmpNXhalnd7mbvD2MhOY_W0Qxv/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_LakeArenal_DSC_2876%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHqEn2YXatOI7CxwWThCJ_ZYuLi864zNUJkbRJ1IUQDkcUXaZ3gLRVL8URo4ZDfprk6Q7csZ2cxclRXr4eEQdG_X-Des7nn4-UkltiYVYgob66H_MhHgZgPMMZNuri_L92JdEpy_gjM4GTRRaut_8l-cGBb0-Hxg2HWZ7QNpfHPKXJIOczUXMKbMZYSfO/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_LakeArenal_DSC_2878%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div>Back on land we hope into one of the MANY shuttles waiting to take tourists to Monteverde. Along the way we stop to get a bird's eye view of the continental divide close to 4,900 (1,500 meters).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUimXzSe_tYseiKfHF7-jmP2Yc9-PLKEyZGQQJPC4wTktOi2kbkvhkba9t4QSxJVhi1_Z8vbgVKW-SmZ1CUlEl3LfZ4ckzvMNmKucyP_tV6htax1D_gkfeJW6XJp8ZF1uWy2hRZnPRBnwq7Fqfl6XllpstIteIQCsF6-CUg4oE-C_nrgFgvvV3eZDgSdAl/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Cabaceras_DSC_2910%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq1VH2d9Oa0RqSKiC5bNN-VgSe63tdEMojyao-OiJ5asiK6wj_3EqKgx6LrMcd6IIWwQysnOyB3jP24ro_LlVg9zQ0S1LpSJfXSyKTs2zb0aIzQ16SIWTcS4ZW6ZAeNvVzB8dqXk0erTXXMorN_2kteP5WRUj-lMCk1rvr2n7a48HEvfAz6Z1uwUPll4wU/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Cabaceras_DSC_2922%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshPztKHZNmjBw6yfYOhRkOACEN-CDMx3wHGtNNzZM0rJDKQmQUuv6I_yAtRu0zv-k_ujK-cOVvASd-rAMd1vFA-XQoUqdBIC1wk-Gwxa2ZKuDKCMrJ0J7AbPjigpeea0rqAOY-x3tGRg3nHsdlU32GLkW40yXdXF9dmOkDFj-AWwrzaT7b0KeM9TC2tEM/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Cabaceras_DSC_2926%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oit8uFU1_lpXWmNc_lVhkUq15n04FZ9Oo66Z_ldXFeXDduwCqLjhF73iUNOhJFVancl_pT3RuneT4fuDQQ0TaaJX2kVt4Yui2pUtkBR1iCcJSSLCko7hVUlTsYmKM7pGReH7UFT0ZO7nqwtmVvLl3Jg9X8n83SuMNCC3ui0If78tVCDB0Mqh_UZhcFVi/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Cabaceras_DSC_2937%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Looking good Darlene!</div><div><br /></div><div>It's freaking windy up here, no wonder they use wind turbines.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwlnEjQeMpUSva4Wt8ukNZoyXXOUBeWrVFCtzRaj220Wqj-d0rZNlV4edKjLki3ZRsSrkfv-lD7gPa4kulK_ZMkNX5G-celgSzxYx6F4lGH9gFrGYptbmNhmP5lndzrLtcSqwDJCn7ZDzbO3jJQ3yVZJBwN4tSqMOpl4H9br7y76sSwnQIJLGlDQORnS3/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Cabaceras_DSC_2945%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>We make a quick stop for a coffee and a couple of empanadas then we're on our way to <b><u><a href="https://www.costarica.com/attractions/rancho-heliconia" target="_blank">Rancho Heliconia</a>.</u></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGejdam-z89MrrlqjhuioPx2yzcguqo8ntGCGGCwLKlRfRaAorP12I0nyZ9hkWv0JNHpdr2kiUrg_0-xmTEf5MSm3Nmq3-qmcaATdEbQqzeFoEakbeoV6aPbczO4hEXaDuLY7bajGDYmum-BrrI5F0Jn5Oh5n2kGk3cJ_ydrJoIW95fakP1rL5X9RZAIWS/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_2970%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div>Edgar introduces us to our hostess.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRGqBtz2Ng-AU56dXUkrSIcw8yfisyAEqU0I6Ht2eSpIn1qUwP9AbftnPc3VDGmHTx03t7iWp8_1eibFCg8tw2C2DoiqGTSHL-9BHZAQ3DjL1yP9G6CuxG5UGyOEqXoybkH9BTCNxouTV8X19mdp8lar9TJ5hrvffIkwFW8e-1wpLl2XEbRtc9ZYGHJ7z/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_2985%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We are treated to some traditional dances performed by a few local school children.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirkNiKzpgMps8qCRi2RydQ1nLI7lN80IDxJWsK4Fd0Kup0dgiJhfUdKcKy8OZrmHuJzscBSgTdsZVwZV4U2gg2wIFpd7K8CT3G-AN3RB5b4pLk4We-yk690_-9nBCzp9ThHtDYKiIzcO3NPekKj7aj4SXOrfTW_ADjK6HmUItT8yEPILkSpSx5rPjwPATK/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_3031%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For one song, our group gets to participate in the dance.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIUVPAeliY5_xX5K9iTR1if2jQntdLDuoLLrzjLKdMS6j6MQafjQmdQqREDycWyVJUdJ90X1I1qb9ZR_5Fb-PuNtoPYHpEQymHnthQp3IuWqv-W7wSXudKhMhPHK6AYTIPRyboD4erRJnxmhKpbu-SJ6HQ-C4XUro_dDDYeO6UvyLtIVPGhZe4jBmkAiOT/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_3055%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Well done folks-a video of the dance can be viewed <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/i-3624zF6/A" target="_blank">HERE</a></u></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSkLQHZ7u9gtXiNGVahfCnokq_gGaXvacw9WqYq722MR79QPFm3OAMnIj5oK6SxxaI0grCZuv2dh64Ea6bUqQKV94yvGpkEKS3MwBo62-oUed0DlMF-yzP36_lXxbT0qFiLerVCZ1dMhtpuNlh8t-QnnuXQ7LHn0jx5u76mLHBX2dWLYbHDr7e6ZFUoJM/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RanchoHeliconia_DSC_3064%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />After the dance performances we are served one of THE BEST meals we've had all week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then it's back on the coach and off we go to learn about coffee and chocolate with<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><b><u><a href="https://donjuantoursmonteverde.com/en/" target="_blank">Don Juan Tours</a></u></b></div><div><p>Our guide shows us how chocolate is grown and harvested and how the beans were traditionally ground up.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEOUlP093VuHlIe1FfkWEAWXIxjgOLOpel0c5sWz7X1O9BcNnjx_WriPYIAC-FaBeaJvXkNdCY19FyZJfBT_HeIb5P84-M4KK07_SJBmeYJ34PpnU_1ImsEG3k41F7OrBeF9TBuMwCleKC5EcKPl3-r7TodKyiZnF_q3BLUdyNeolhHGTdEZ_QytXoDNTA/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_DonJuanToursMonteverde_DSC_3119%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>How it gets prepped for making hot chocolate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZwfQsTl1synOZ7PMsDF9iLFWBSvnWH1ZNId4tGmD2grMgrveHFoq_G5F_wv_mkFR3crAwOnZAgzscxbYKqhEAFB4a4CiXlQ9sa4sYjiD2-OwmbNzf9GrXVdPBLyBP00BkF3B3SgT5VSRaWX6c2GRZIa9hhq0L3HP_9eMniTqR-oX2DDe3nUN-9Xu0yNEX/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_DonJuanToursMonteverde_DSC_3135%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKy4wabh4Sjtlfu1IBWNt8QX0vW44Cxm38Cl-EhqFKbHST18fjIsyehQZ3PjDJDCmZOV7Ru2DuV_76c5uzTZ_At1t8E77V-HLAc13pCMif3J_5NpUAkpDqyNeDIDWMbLE-amq5Nu2kklUqJFvmaYYiDfIEwKUJnW4zfCdLLLAphboCkGpHYF-Z7I17xW7/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_DonJuanToursMonteverde_DSC_3142%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>We learn about the roasting process of coffee. And get to sample various blends of coffee and chocolate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EYJUJcrKbr7qqw6uqiDH7QbafnEx8qzxdmuzMZmuNNjWGnKVgdeeMrPq9BhjPDJQ_iXLzH42tCVO_P15tCB5iLGnC6g8nO5XpwSKxxbGcRafT5dboLgNd6EBn9ORldcQ_TdON6SDjbY77oKv75m-azLDF4Dbe04qPYZIzGMnFvUT-1anacc0IUEKdn5P/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanToursMonteverde_DSC_3181%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We have time to do a little shopping before we head to our hotel in the clouds...<b><u><a href="https://elestablo.com/" target="_blank">El Establo Hotel</a>.</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>The view from our room is amazing. We are literally in the clouds at the tree tops.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Uu2OjOl_8irLmT_imjJTUdhp8gnoLG6xL92HGXZ9r0iNSCpuveCl0mSb5PeUOLYZdopOyQg9UCCy7UY2wGH2SDtfuQUK8easRgTXymLDLuJGQIoYl09KNdGP-7H5h6DavVu5rdnBtb4UuRE2SKZNJr-uDfQNBYiMt6eL0NyJKP2NST1GwMAxbGFGHGHk/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_ElEstabloHotel_20231207_165452%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJatTVlgbG9CMQSJcu6CZ9L2S5axsGef9TriY-ZUAODSTTHzl_yUbowaYeg5dO2qdz02ss-0mOhsUkUhYB7drQtsu3ocXij4JLYSrCXhgExqKgVDF13BOr68mSMiZj69wenq_zzNbTVoyimszHPmrKiZuQOXXN5jWGht5ahNEjizQsNE-w5QXISmBHkKN7/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_ElEstabloHotel_20231207_165500%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLnyQXNGrDnwvhygS58mzuTPn52R1CVUy4xl4dclbRCFZoZ7fQvI87jFoqgIV-iUtDaKySHxFsZgcYvHUDqbgo9QXoWkH9n2aQcoEJD7dFKBxtz7nX0A3UU3Jv_M9_EQIj3sZ9UIgBebG0WjlzsR2m8crl4DwQY0cPQnZWVUAwVJuCbhoFjalFQFL8MTj/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_ElEstabloHotel_20231207_165504%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtK-gh2fiHXc2BkCi0jI2xlkcirgvB4yMqcKwZe6MWZrJWGcjmlQ_scdH8ywZz4d7nJCJbwsYhFn7l_Do-pzybRurFZna5M4L3DchBi6BOYLaTP-YCCndAk90NU2cVyvM9FUNmCFvvr7BxP0xrKSxctr93Qs_X3WDqhv6qb55hElJ4-5aVJQ0XyskhP50V/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_ElEstabloHotel_20231207_171943%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The sunset was amazing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our next adventure is a night walk in the jungle at <a href="https://nightwalksantamarias.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Santa Maria's Night Walk</a><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">.</b> </div><div>Our local guide picks us up but the<b><u><a href="https://ticotimes.net/2023/12/15/costa-ricas-festival-of-lights-traffic-measures-and-festive-preparations" target="_blank"> Festival of Lights </a></u></b>is taking place so many of the roads are closed. After a few fits and starts we arrive at the tour office.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV19S1kuBLiGz1riD2c9KngAvX3YNUconCI2I4SwwVarnUYgo8OyEkZKeuXsfPsKug9NBzijXfs9JNQWG-p9n_BOlaJu4wb-sI8bmr8fVNQSU-09PVRehBVS_OB2H1Epkf4HiKWA0I0vXdYJjY9XDe-dez0UBFtqikI-9shfVP2UUEDlFgHprzzd659Xc/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_SantaMariasNightWalk_20231207_195105%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We stop to take in the night sounds, but mostly we hear marching bands from the festival in town.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We do see a Katydid trying to hide under a leaf.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13xAv8dZkamwOb07fOov1at2NV0m2rVBy9yBIt1nG0o96DdhjceIGmzqtAuxiJmxASgxtbTqbu4dTBUwMoSN-tUZDQFNoAMfMXXQOgrDdSQx9R9aWZCOBHo9xz0gwkdUarxeSaucWmyIEDC-e6Bk-DQWXX2uzLOagYUAiybHLpnmxInxKcxZVuAXhtzaX/s1000/CostaRica2023_SantaMariasNightWalk_20231207_190026%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13xAv8dZkamwOb07fOov1at2NV0m2rVBy9yBIt1nG0o96DdhjceIGmzqtAuxiJmxASgxtbTqbu4dTBUwMoSN-tUZDQFNoAMfMXXQOgrDdSQx9R9aWZCOBHo9xz0gwkdUarxeSaucWmyIEDC-e6Bk-DQWXX2uzLOagYUAiybHLpnmxInxKcxZVuAXhtzaX/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_SantaMariasNightWalk_20231207_190026%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I only had my cell phone with me but I got a few photos of birds sleeping and a snake that one of our fellow travelers saw.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-7/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Next Up: Planting a native tree, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve hike, zipline ride</b><br /><br /></div></div></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-53316646832774671502023-12-20T08:35:00.002-05:002023-12-23T10:09:03.834-05:00Dec. 6 Arenal Volcano, Organic Farm, Salsa Dance, Hot Springs-Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYixjABa0q8YBIAynmLEcBn4O-pt7BJNgvXuaADsl8jprotFRIMWXItdHSKb9TR4i4LNCYZAUYALTtQFaXF5w6rBrRPBGoHKRfA2QSJmCiOn9zel_C2dkhwjl7b3NkHHz5q_LCtHv2GXUW_PUp_9IruYKTuvpG8pRSO_dTf9uQn_cQmz6-JgtSajfclVyV/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2545%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Green Whip Snake in Arenal National Parque.</p><p>Day 5 of our adventure-December 6 we're exploring La Fortuna.</p><p>After a fairly late night dinner in La Fortuna, we have a 7AM breakfast at the <u><a href="https://www.lomasdelvolcan.com/index.html" target="_blank"><b>Hotel Lomas del Volcan</b></a>.<br /></u>Our bus is departing at 8 AM for our visit to <b><u><a href="https://www.arenal.net/arenal-volcano-national-park" target="_blank">Arenal Volcano National Park</a>.</u></b></p><p>The buffet breakfast was very yummy and the coffee very strong, we're refueled and ready for the day. It rained pretty heavily overnight and it seems a bit cooler than it was in Tortuguero but it's still very humid. Today we're hiking in the <b><u><a href="https://www.arenal.net/arenal-volcano-national-park" target="_blank">Arenal Volcano National Park</a>.</u></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0p2CLVFDrH5CVMvniq1BUIbmk-jrbsgtE6p0cMWWyWK2ALzoDMyEjtH0oHpyKPgp8PqN7vkRVrYmJLLNnmnreH3uHVj4q2alY7jZ6cpjbb7UdU7RPLFTXfhY1VBxLT-f7RirhLwWqdvIb1S_u8WvBJEdxkW96ZvWAws6RiIT5iLLk3pmMad41KWOeJjql/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2437%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></b></div><b><u><br /></u></b><p></p><p>Edgar shares his knowledge of local plants with us along the hike up to the view of Lake Arenal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmITnV_nTtLE1uuY7ySNJtA9lhOfkS1ANO8DiYNbZayVZ93NF67-lNCWmu0LeWPXRtkdDZC46tJk7EYdFFXcLJZnvsbwZ8V0A7axZ9OS9cIrXxQfZkzUNgKC349NVJd5BnPeYFqPXAT-GS-rGPk7OZ7IZ9TDGOZDT2HVB0XhUMFd2B0h06vTgScTHxOCD/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2444%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>He points out what's OK to eat and what's definitely NOT OK to eat.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgao574ytI_JiraV-FG-zWfhmexqBpyLM5eARNx_3wcG3U0f81j9u0ywS0QHcB0BCJOzFUXBuy78p8lFwl-SpUF4ypZSA6CTyqWqNf4WNFC9Ennr5fjcnM7nlzkhdqASRKmGNePZfbrI9hq3GssclhAze0-2W4R2rH5ksRrHaMzrHMTq3v22gXcGQ9k067S/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2450%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, what's OK to touch and what you shouldn't touch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3uGn4t5l2fuJhFY5ZCz2deJ0LI8UBdaA66gqihRPFuWkvXHda5kQx8JSNnmShJmmQQ57qrG_wbKjzj42ch4WZIdLP8xYS5dFR8sZoBfghw_xNGdKdF_Eb4iE2qs44-Fbl61URoi0eEy8ZHGYhZOMNNO5kyQNEM16wOYkKuSi7CqL2FxMkSbRgViGjlxh/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2469%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Martha shows off a leaf that had a little too much competition for sunlight.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdQG0GefOqzzE2hYMYx0SnvQK4dOg2s3vUfs6_HIfLhNQwlLfgxyW1fRY-OmaClMpw4MDTCk9zVO3UlvkD6HkR-EFfBE2m6V82pKtICMAyxZaCLKTpjWoDB6HvUPGU0NEI0oefjfHkGEory-X2QZJeA_1bq7QUlyBkEFQH8Ly3LESwEORGCSO558X2htU/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2472%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We hike farther in and higher up to the area around the volcano's base. Edgar points out to us the forest succession of plants and trees following the 1968 eruption of the <b><u><a href="https://geology.com/volcanoes/arenal/" target="_blank">Arenal Volcano</a>.</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBnhr5xTWf141pFnUDERrgzFLQ2blZbK1_spPH7Bp9RU_2La6kVjgLPVnSeHubFSCfxhMxVXxZG6fgrzQ2fUr45uorHT8SjDpwiKAjb-b7vaju2FT-g9Ez8an66iI5JjmoI8hDRgs6ReDqcpbw56rogq8Vyu3aQDh7mIxEfdj2cVlQgEnVdy_L4NZTOXw/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2485%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />As we get close to the end of this trail, we can see evidence of the jungle reclaiming the volcanic rock fields.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoqcqSmxNAhtF0sGuwH5_FA8ndoqWzQ5VO0GOJXadCSkqhICu40IAtwNZg26KBgg6T6hK5WcdHvkJjM2g5PL8zwX1MxsT_8eHpbtxd6zQtFjtZ3Bup30unF7Eaftj0Ltn05ME2Md3IcFznwXKlv9szB0xTFP8si9UVRmw1m9rawlF46fLRuvbfww0dGL4/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2487%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We make it to the top and get a view of the Lake Arenal. It's still very foggy/misty so it's not the best viewing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSsLbsWAttEyKSy-unXqG-wwiGuQhe3G7sAmn1cFVNMYOsPaiV94CNxNZdYdvPcdvaMs1-Zmt8K1Cwv-DUjShCJp-IMhZor9Bfv9N-mwWGDumLxo7Zb1poLFOa8iRnadJG6bU8gAFZMVndSsLQTwKLqVekidU_a9MUM_W2AR32n7YA6ZwiaespSXtA53D/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2495%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggHyt9XqVHccrY1kHmG2ACgop_cbCnsoxnl8Bj2MDS-EWlt2Wx8iL_9HdEQ-Pkg0HDN-Gdv3UQ3U4hQrXSWHK3LbVZbjcK7qWDDDv7jOsEbevhBx6zQeoicqBekjFIUl0v6eIYhzDsenQk65Ivi5hvd6M6Es4GBHd04tV1xYDk7aAM4C3OUnxoqA0xwmke/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2509%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the way back down, Edgar spots a Green Whip Snake (above) well camouflaged on a tree branch and we see some very beautiful flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTFJnSMpz9qnw5sW4eFrD81vg6m5SPKYv9nyrglYESmJ5CibSq2kdX7P0GSHw2HhcUucNYfdIO7lZLT5QKb1jNBUq_yH-oGVrVQBZJ3fIMKld08vSq7dDBg82NsHeBV2KxPSB7oxX_c_m229ECFHpP9S9X5ofthQ8MHmhz-1lJmINvWcwrgNWd0OOSMQP/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2474%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQ7JIDq09CQ70JoOWrwJQdhrmo5NtJZ07P-TXNGeF5HIb7IJOVNyOwvf8dlG-O4UMEd9yrvjRFVXLLLSlfAZ2Vwc0TXqbIkAciuiuTNA7JPYPsBUqOFX3YELWC2KZcbCDzQh56GagvqWfw1-GZxPN8UuVXojICtL1v1cqcatTnHD7EH_Jdw4d6qBGHrZZ/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_ArenalNationalPark_DSC_2518%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then it's back on the coach and we're headed to an organic farm to table restaurant, <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FincaEducativaDonJuanCR" target="_blank">Finca Educativa Don Juan</a>.</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's pouring rain, I mean like buckets, but it is the tropics so we wait it out then start our tour of the farm. We meet up with our guide and off we go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvyULlIg0XW5m8eFccRyD3j2XX4XRceZ7ash9lPFEGVm9IWVwR17gaKSJDGnL45qVObcM0JYGIUVY355Vo3lt2v9qB5m-fFeCqNrX7YLVf8Ok5tTBHah7wi0D99uMdL1njUkNb4bl99_oAwDqaH6hSwB6fZ69xXzfjjUL-0zJ9zlduro50IsMNH8k6WKA/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_DSC_2565%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our first stop is sugar cane processing, in the traditional way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Our efforts were rewarded with some cane juice and a little "moonshine".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9FyBD6kCdyRi0DchcXjLOfgxjOguVJT1eslkqqiItHg7T5Z64tA9eX2TYpbB22T3bvOq3gDHoLB3LM95n7O6xyaA14Ozr_DPPGICxjWmQl4SASpqIXOqL40Pbr_OjRTQFOistuidCH72WFMmXjAoDjfe4noPNLcMPv_BvL6NXKQozBT_Q4QRcgcUHyJs/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_DSC_2638%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTQrxxIL4Yo5w09kVimFykroPH8p-NVBHY2kvYoHZ3JC9o1FUDmBEd0GzHTTmelqUycSUbl7se54SdJC9vwF7rgXWO2Jzu_jYqM2iK5y0y4LNdQ9IDK0apOATIO1ZhfREWXCzNMtBDk-U3qGAdBJL_q_4G9R0XoJWDA6_7fDeYeLiLFK-OUJaxuf1RVjZ/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_DSC_2640%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We get to learn about the <b><i>Bix orellana</i></b> tree, which is shrub native to Central America and we have a little fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfUkON_73j-Lz4NxLSuMfoe4IYoxRQvbxHgIcWW3RCt1Nvh4eYlFZJb1Z1CVSjDmTo4YUVXsaRgi2gZslbCjiBBaAS0a9QHX6gIASTjrqP73Oibw4Il5E5vCct505b09sC4m37tcTrr9SaZzIHUPj3sEcGyoeqNUUJ6vfAB4CMsCe6UNOpwqNq3b02qjg/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_DSC_2658%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">According to Wiki-The seeds are ground up and used widely in traditional dishes in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, such as cochinita pibil, chicken in achiote, caldo de olla, and nacatamal. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Annatto and its extracts are also used as an industrial food coloring to add yellow or orange color to many products such as butter, cheese, margarine, ice creams, meats, and condiments. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjs7jkG7D4JA2y7V0kKY2nQWDnUtKsPu3HYomjS8ZV-kkMBdYdF6ox5rvjc8ASXeVDvAoVPOwQdcpglcSQje8bI7A6Ylo4gBjU6GeLrtwOSH2wtojx-MWXMWUcBA5RBg19ugzZDJ5MIc99czhyphenhyphenCao1xI-Enqr2NzzVg9Ht4I_5fis-mwsJs3dJRbzU7uS/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_DSC_2663%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>Some of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, and South American originally used the seeds to make red body paint and lipstick, as well as using it as a spice. </p><p>For this reason, the <b><i>Bixa orellana</i></b> is sometimes called the lipstick tree. This is where the fun comes in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeHu2TcHMJgjrS-iQ9I8Fr7Nyfx6a3_i2No731vIm3Pco61Lfed-vN2UT8mbza0SPKAtcEgamazgN1VNXeHBYL8IHHDRgjfIr6A8LhO6lQPQqdLUKyHukpKyK6EnwhGUATEx3bWVBaAFnzexRI_zEu3TAHrQS-VyYO4JR3ar3ArsstPOiVOzinvSevgQP/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_DSC_2674%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We continue our tour around the farm and learn about chocolate, cassava and some of the medicinal herbs and plants they grow on the farm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All this touring and learning has worked up an appetite and we're served a delicious farm to table meal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36eoR7v32vkwbxA9QW0FErsZEE6kgKOfNHi72h-SsZMGL36dgM1fSTGnzRNGSzXahHHd57TdVaoTy9nHJa1oQoTP1er2RfIm7ZkvwvvfIFkdSrZYut0QMXYBIes1YSang6FA3po4szj_uAXBUrjcDShwdCW_zbpP-HdhOvrtxmMXX7WgHVgKhKg2uUSPC/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_DonJuanFarm_20231206_133137%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back on the coach and we're headed back into La Fortuna-we have a date with a Salsa Dance Teacher. Along a side street from the main road and just down a small alley is the <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kawestudio/" target="_blank">Kawe Dance Studio</a>. </u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We're booked for a lesson in traditional salsa dancing. Everyone is encouraged to participate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately, I couldn't dance and photograph at the same time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9By3xCFXvP7xelVuYSOM7OvRt46_WQUUosekwvFcB36W8LK-Jx7OjWejrO9xt-q1cZDMS3aROLeqwj1FfYEMyTvXgq1vcbc3u6Ru61C7i3dQ3posvALb3-yuwFWDfCq4hUyCGCcbuq1mykj0jYmAs44C9iuJBNjS91nd9QBeevTaFnGKsS9YzUOLJa4GA/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_KaweStudio_DSC_2774%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SyN5Y-bSeaC-8-d89V5ASSYyxZ5ZhESOaxXdNwSNdUXvKlvUL9nxyQPjXUnkFsMSN249dJ992sUzo1teOSfetIWa2h1CQU_8OflMOGg2n971ehAnq9vTHPy00EwBzhU2LsmLbBuYOvKU8hsKZp4YlFY-h41JQWWpOHg8IGW9ixsTLf6mNUIX9tAFaUcS/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_KaweStudio_DSC_2782%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbdNPn5mrgBT9PlJ6fPND9ujViEe6cYDTOHLYHw0zj-jqtCTlsY_7_OaJA1wp-HTQbbHDC9Z1qR-mojMXRqlz59wkEwBKOF-wPZku6OS5f2iN_-5Hv7kW8AfmLCTucfXU5iE-_NoAPcV2F5A-1YNWhvTQ7AonxM8tNeWnhtbY3AOYj_jkPYpoJ-GUy1HO/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_KaweStudio_DSC_2799%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And it was Lorena's birthday, so we sang to her. I think we all had a fun time and both Yaudieth and Lorena were very patient with us, even with the folks with two left feet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>We get back to the <b><u><a href="https://www.lomasdelvolcan.com/index.html" target="_blank">Hotel Lomas del Volcan</a> </u></b>for a quick shower and change-we're headed to the <a href="https://ecotermalesfortuna.cr/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">EcoTermales Hot Springs and Restaurant</a><u style="font-weight: bold;"> </u>for some soaking time and dinner.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhI_IFCppYcSPiTsV6bkeDuKbcFvYMofZvza3j4YiDbtRjj_dTgW2ktdHRWdOogMnZNU_xgsBJKHxBJNC80fmsvJ_PZ16UI5j-r5LbO7MN4hrapaeSVlB5tQl1sy-YHGqe64CTfcwjhEeLKzH3R5v9zpobqMxcMr93GRSTyUJkVibxSGXm3WV8LG5sNaEz/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_HotelLomasdelVolcan_20231206_164700%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiidWg4NL6VMJtmMXA23rY2zKn8AA6lV0wKekT0s2XJqccdalZGaBR-H5DHKFz6OtMYZiwRAma0LI7P-zDlJ0xMnLMG0LhczQes3jGD1QoKy9IgdgVRrL1M8v2yOIITrdLV9T6EoG73kX24FxfQ3Jxixu7wh-V082uU6F-4e3mPR_I5C8exOVPJAJzmjXt/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_HotelLomasdelVolcan_DSC_2802%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The <a href="https://ecotermalesfortuna.cr/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">EcoTermales Hot Springs</a><span> </span>was just what we needed after our long day. The energy from the Arenal Volcano heats the thermal pools which range from 32°C to 41° C (90°F to 106° F) so you can find a pool that's just right for you.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUPhP93qorr08YEa5hqZOsU2jB5451YdBUMffGz1AdJtc1Rl69vsFiIoqSjWOPp6Ogr8u1b-5_Hq5Nan1ESlfR4FHCePbvytAbsWBgxyVymyUEtWFzX_Y_dTVhCJPJm-Z5_q9wKGKhUKmcADOSlDvsrvaw2wBC6DrWNcG_lj9gPu0TMRiblPHyPJZ3wJa/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_Ecotermales_20231206_180231%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The cocktails helped us relax too. Katja, Darlene and I all tried the "Diamond Hearth Spritz", no idea what all the ingredients were but it was SOOO GOOD!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWBpu-z6UnKrRarN4Fw80PsjY43tieEYVltedradPQvX4iQXPMd9G2eNO30pSGe-ArjgHuTROXTLTbKZiwTRU5IqOMPVPFFper5swtG1QQegDyuJWm6rew_PL5A_k8hjdH7j6KO4zs33RTpCin1pQEuWAITUPh0R3DbHt5zOQvqH3RCG3ElpqXVz3faKW/w360-h640/CostaRica2023_Ecotermales_20231206_183301%20copy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-6/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Next up: A cruise on Lake Arenal, a visit to Heliconia Ranch, a coffee plantation tour then on to Monteverde and the cloud forest.</b></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-58098757533356804672023-12-19T07:33:00.001-05:002023-12-23T10:08:55.548-05:00Dec. 5 Tortuguero to Arenal, Bananas and Pineapples -Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7w5Askm5F3Qpqb-mwKlqdT8gnXbH6813q8fx_cvxfsFo4baeIhGMXQeWHSORe7XwGzBJSdPSDaPqm9z4XWS3qHX_O_l9XXtNMxBa9os2aJ3QlqxIhPoyZ46h4b0VSc79AtvojNwyhejIsAgZrhsuFht7pMfoELdBFgDtbe21jGuz7UGRB3BtMBDmUrMid/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2209%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Day 4 of our Costa Rican adventure (December 5). Today we leave Tortuguero National Park and travel to the Arenal Region. (The<b><u><a href="https://geology.com/volcanoes/arenal/" target="_blank"> Arenal Volcano</a></u></b> is the youngest stratovolcano in Costa Rica. The 1968 eruptions killed almost 80 people and destroyed three villages.)</p><p style="text-align: left;">But first we pack up and leave the <b><u><a href="https://www.evergreentortuguero.com/" target="_blank">Evergreen Lodge</a></u></b>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeYbtjghJ8QiifmBMSp5oJqvDkcWW8ndBBrbdixfkRrZ132RhzFiUyQdl_WFhWg7XBBse9FT6sH-SQMVHN7odsnqxrgfuCa-LpO3Wqh4vd2Za4slf7FG145q0_n7r85NFDQQ5Ik-gHftVNVc_WSRqvNqLeJt-RuP1s3I7vW75SZ3gquiDqhVKsDf0SSOq/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_075901%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgin2ybzZUwmNl0XT0eCmhRHO1do9LxD_cNtoDBx9nebaOrOL_oOlXF_4p2L0k5NMQb70plmnAF-x4IhGTk-961xt3y5Y5Nbwfi4yf31twePOzqKQzOcyNaa_yUwm4y-7engMYRZAiR06J7LQ4Dy2qrmQBXwzCWv_hqBVBHTUVGXwvqd3cJxmTGmfHUIHar/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_075833%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">It was a very pretty property but they should really consider filtering their water and it was not potable in the bungalows and had a funny smell that lingered in our tap-rinsed clothing.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Suitcases were outside the room at 7 AM and our dock call was at 8:15 AM. We had a nice river cruise back to Cano Blanco to meet Eric and our group coach.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Lots to see on our one hour cruise.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_aQFbavk7bRCcUIajvW6GBw4SD6rHIlet1nnSeSl7Tr5bVLWlGG6F356ooLgD5sy5RPE8tcQU1XXJ9N1UUmkXUusQlifpVXrlPdyp1YFlYSPi5nj1gS2VcMGRgxA-QtsZmyUbGO87bXjpbwy0hcufyig6pXV42Br34nskeLkcPuJiwmv7Ptk1kAhu_CC8/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_090958%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A flock of Black-necked stilts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0_uK-_7KgOFheFPLRAHOmioTRwTSJPYkVLKRb1g1gAAP6V640hDgkEnR6qKF1cZsYtRJv8ef21Fn7UVWe9K06LSeGiiy3tvnPgfQL11o-E164gSseEXjvbrtMaSX3RcDd27oL26Jg67XHn3g8tjeyKkFlUypsj6BeRH0ei9fhdlWMVZwLr2g9rBDXd09/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2229%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A small flock of Spoonbills.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="1000" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxO_OI4Reb_rdsXmzkNt7xB0jPGI_N4Bsh7y5uLBXycRB_XtDtQbhqD-w4YKV839qttI3KG_x9D1-56gMLpGfXCqg29EBOTTNgWO85Djzc_8rcPfnL0gc5H5LZC7nxODBi12nsrSr82y2KXRrQEg8NyjMdmIE9AePSEBfNO92f_gdzTKStxtsuHw_AyFL/w640-h440/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2242%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And a Juvenile Tri-Colored Heron that our two guides were very excited to see. Most birds are migratory and arrive as adults to over winter. This one is a bit too young to have flown here...so maybe it hatched here?<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55K5gK-qkpD0iZBXiPd8xH0QruhHY14WhzLV7c3keWG_gA-Suw4dSKEBF1A8lMeAMPxVGWwJsLoTCHsuyXfygpkYXZ4k0b-3ZvjU-Zer3f0sCNI2Jf6UqYSy70YH4NqgbcbMdOGV1jCsDfkSW4XZHP7m2GvSM_fjtgXvR3IT6TqzI1KfwNfe3n-o7lQcg/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2256%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We meet up with Eric and head west to Arenal, but first we stop to see how bananas are harvested and processed for shipping. It was quite the operation.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjlHRtvCH5yIwnGXrsRjh96Jw0qZsEYJQuIA0xjBRDnE7qNzb5FAXQbFSHsYaW3ygJJSj6umjKpDXXZPuiYUh147T-XJTzllj6QuypWXIwoPB9QK-pafLutKIC9umrn3RwyI6Ocs1PvT0f8p4PQJIpECCC4HRXI1x1uNevDfl7oMGFix7T3by_NW8-h8x/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2287%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When the timing is right the bunch is bagged and marked for harvest. They are picked and placed on a conveyer to be delivered to the processing facility.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIo1Gdf-OK5aDdo6plQVtKtWx63yvkKxDyh8OaM_D8ngsbwYX92WdCOVvs9eWetDLZez2iXBOew3xXDNKzpXnzELl6IksslZvKVFGwIts5HKgp9sVLD-zTSu2-q3bd5nNd-lVkmXozOxI8RBvN-b_IGUEowMgLlwbD1VnWS3A57QCIeYFbp-CgbKwcpVFM/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2282%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>They are washed, sorted and boxed up for shipping to Europe. The rejects remain in Costa Rica for local consumption. We had many of the "rejects" and they were THE BEST bananas I've ever tasted.</div><div><br /></div><div>We start seeing fields and fields of pineapples, as far as the eyes can see. These plantations are HUGE.</div><div>We stop at "The Best Pineapple Tour in CR" you can follow them on <b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebestpineappletourcr" target="_blank">Facebook</a></u></b>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6iZX6aSppvE4ghyphenhyphenB9L5rR5JRdU92qXBX7wF4p1KpS0ELTKP1FCFO0B4fVi4Ky1qnEYkNXQgULbtWZbUZwMveZUv4EMFg-DYbyo7cQnqMn5Iv9BHxmUaRzuVAC2kef_gTHMb2eLsdZfk-ykxOAJCj9JX1pRjikp1gjKdF_NZkWw48RZQ9oNvo-HwPIhw6/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2327%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We load up into a covered wagon towed by a tractor around the property.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGaIqn0v4TTkGG5uTL1L2YaORA6nQlhnJooZtzy6sn_ukzwLAHbD5l2gtIwGfAG4Kst7AGnSv-7mcN4dXTjK1xxj84GSrmM4oiCZJserxYuxbYSnrou1l_ekGyAPmtl7vfjQ54p5DUrlodXJ0VlwuV-wWrGS-cDRUrqiAACDmUF-fnb41Nsm4B4HmouYX/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2381%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Our guide was hysterical. He taught us how to harvest and prepare a perfect pineapple-of course he's using a VERY SHARP MACHETE (Just In- as in Just in case!). He also told us how to find the perfect pineapple in the grocery store...look for uniform eye/flowers on the pineapple.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXFE8fBMulFXQtE8Qj4twyW7Ynp1fT2eIY8141coxFqPgOdub3MGM6pViQxmRsgar1iaekE0fNMliNtkDO7_UL0K5188xFdwjLY3REWgDaGlrIsS4tICjXNLC3z1KjmnLUJ6E8F4X7pdr5ZRcYvnllx7rIu0K8HBKu2mNB8Q4BmiBN4svIW97AmCG4sH-/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2396%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>It was the BEST pineapple I've ever taste, so sweet and juicy-just perfect.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SXU5zimgy8ZAD_0q9bV5XK6D3gRtA4hyPcqYvYFZFyjANjybnCUpGhILbQxlXkajMMMpMeklTRDDp-F7O6zR3CYLVufsUGIabWvKJ76aJMG02o8rnIllM6ckAuAm2I1OCR-K0FTfos-L9xbRhLZNAMXZNS9Mhb1NYaJ_ir1FyhiIVq6Sh6ndt8Mqg7Ga/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_DSC_2377%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>There's a video of how quickly he can prep a pineapple on my web page: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/i-6J6hQ3H/A">https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/i-6J6hQ3H/A</a></u></b></div><div>He's crazy fast.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back on the coach and we make our way to the <b><u><a href="https://www.lomasdelvolcan.com/index.html" target="_blank">Hotel Lomas del Volcan</a></u></b>. It's pitch dark when we arrive but our room is very pretty, so we assume the property is nice too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBDMC5ZvnEFSdu-a42IFgPjU7xBgs85NqHTYgPGciwIGR1F66yabIPCiZKb5_IpZ7lfPwU8fSMNNUW9gwO30QEMcsjxuNySyAIKQn_04_HqOVeKb1yzxZiOkaskh4T-hK-TuOfnLROZN_IuEnA2cSThQXIr0AnUU-z1-Z2tOlclAqNraWzEy159P9c667/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_175622%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>A bunch of us decided to hit a steakhouse for dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7bL-k-D4zLCW8WH0MM8r7OdIqt65vk67C1yPxmKM6-19pVX8InEeIeBBLJtAMgd8Z9bJMFe589Ww8RnODJzy5b1isK0bjyX5XHRmxrCT6q7O5RvJHrydHJ4R7Xkabg3cxddbigibJPxyscjQhq2jPn37qNdJmH5fsfLJ7-Y_69XXX6nOTW9I9gFFXjN1/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_205737%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnpgvbJk-fY2csNhlwhdf06joCvFr48tB78WlFh3FeHusFnz_BQKxAg0irR4G4i7Lo20xQuHmY-nxEA3rQuDp687tlritgtzCQTyZPM28hOncTnvH8MwlDRfCYgfF64G2xCrVkZH-cG4LGGKRLAkW-qzjolc5Nwbe7A4MDH5OxaIGW7np1swYW1HrPyMY/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_194808%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPrDmtGy6vVjEpXUJx4mH6u1ZtFRWj3-Z4qid9Mx1L5IcyGwwigXG4u0ieRWIy5TlyIK-YudsRfTbqWRadGJ590hGAq5KJ752DpzwEpu8ED6CQaOspGX0dkjydtr5vjMb6X6kqD_J_9wWsSinTtce_QhS_eMKRqEaTQvE0_W93sKxCuLaVJjUUd3nwlvk/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_201842%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRJkbwRYj65vEqLjvV44UCikRtpG8To6txgvoGeHMxyn2QzEXzjskIFSyuqU-yzVgPIndSLMY9XhhHEW-9LcyilPyc9LS64HEEo5J1YbxFVR2jV8Qp8BiZLdwZrhMXn6sdvQvS8lWdssJW1r6DomFSnbGFT0ukiiOxVMrqdG31iLCBepvNyxTf6qJ-7yb/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortuguerotoArenal_20231205_201012%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The food was yummy but the service a bit slow. And I overheard that some of the meat eaters didn't get the "doneness" (medium, well etc.) that they had ordered. <div>We were tired and hungry and really wanted some sleep, so the food hit the spot, regardless.<br /><p style="text-align: left;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-5/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></p><div><p style="text-align: left;">Next up Day 5, Dec. 6 Hiking in Arenal National Park, a ranch visit, a salsa class and a visit to some hot springs followed by dinner.</p></div></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-85304424333386394342023-12-18T10:05:00.001-05:002023-12-23T10:08:47.327-05:00Dec. 4-Tortuguero National Park by boat and kayak-Costa Rica-Rainforests, Volcanoes and Wildlife with Go Ahead Tours <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6PqczAjhXsgntnuybd-U6KZxsPFc_zkqYmfwanOYWDGdICmfOP2-26khyUZ3ALtBP7G5pE7aQ1a0EjXZbsSV_lHkrjnmb9Z5UPzFj4r22CLEHdk6yCIiw94YSVBw3Ri6bHh_hjuZ9sTh4WdBTwzbcyU-pLZmJE-66vi99cVWuNDmNxGBMNSjQIfl5HwVb/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1861%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Day 3 of our Costa Rican adventure (December 4) started early, again, but the only sounds we heard were crickets and jungle night sounds. The howlers greeted us at 5 AM with their distinctive "barking", but that was OK because we had to be up and at breakfast by 7 AM.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;">On our walk from our bungalow we saw a lot of beautiful flowers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuoyes1Zo2xHius-Y5ao-yiz0WtsrP6DbqhkSWmsZSMX3uPH1oMSP-6pbQELKnNPfW2cKwQVtY0_1MMA1E849v1JHgU_qEo_YrrByCMWtDJlpbgq2leGylAj_S7N4FdLpg2p06yj2Lb08V0CQvSXTNW_lHjnhOWnspyw0JZZX_PT2VX_ufD9DAOBL7coy/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_20231204_065857%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We met up with Carlos, our boat driver for the day. Today we're traveling in an open boat to see the tree tops better...you'll</span><span style="font-size: large;"> see why in a minute.</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rn8gLd4uS7OM3S1qYg6Dm7mx3WWl1JLkzzmjzizFhGyXcCXs6WqsfrQKwMRY7oKwOEVZMk-vk-vUHHQOYxevVFuGcq8_B9KL7lS0J4tC02_lvP-IRA3_UYiikSwpYqMib7Zzi23OpfYUU78TE06zWoQC9Isex4ej4EYoAncQV2HENMD2TfZiTWAAgUui/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1813%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Off we go with our life jackets, cameras and binoculars. Costa Rica is a birders paradise. There are so many local and migratory birds here, it's mind boggling.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU3z4tZK1EIIWkKsMIf7xxIBT8qYhtCkbFb8vHGzVTSoEEl-W8pc_gbFN5-bcvDaLbm30rwreo-V1a2cW0InxSWWY4WwN3EXDmvTyRNXtYRGjx7qSUaz3zf70oB5PfAiInCIj_V3dFvNMr6wX2XFa5OJ2rZ3RlNen_x4ydbaYFM9U_HWYr5UU6eVzpsjO/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_20231204_101256%20copy.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Like this Blue Heron who just happened to catch breakfast as we motored by.</p></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="1000" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EWDoY60pDrpUIDBvCdEBzvVEoDCPYrJMQZfAPCx4_jY8nfrPvvk2ZlUthI1xtw3mSJF8QUbHx1FhLMX0Rqx97Kp6aLo_3O7nP8FTJpFliV27RssCYUPykkF6nEXoKmidzYNBsNbj9pu-iLgRgPySpoWH7QO1yrIDxx7dqBf9za59oiD1gkJ0_RfJfvI0/w640-h428/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1827%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">The trees begin to rustle and we all look up to where Carlos is pointing-howler monkeys pop out into view.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="1000" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk72LqQhqsxt3lV2BRsjxk5bk_sdRK42OtJ5K-fPZJ8VlQZn8lb_RBv-8rQniNVkeWpo5AHcYx6wGDWPLbZN2YGmoD13v1E1tZXebCnVUTdWEIlT44l5hVFMPk3OcWEpb1TJVcClqqkw8rsM9Rd54oHg5p5vNToc4BhibBCXChyphenhyphenigS55DjPPLFQugdeYEI/w640-h422/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1928%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">One of our travelers spotted a sloth high up in the tree. Way to go Martha!</p></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="1000" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzd8E_7DXoueS0eJEVLsTWp3eIJQgl_BpqQsYfmwhkg8YBXLD2uB7VA55Cm_tqRTCJcBJJ_C0e8DCPbBn4G1awYpXvLllw3yCHMQu1V8qwNufkn4EPIDJ0CySAkM6yyYdn7N_KvIuZEtFu1Be6XBvo3FkaLWAXZKgn_xyCablUL1w8ntJ8KDTOxt9Lmn1j/w640-h408/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1948%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">In addition to birds, lots of iguanas are seen on the trees. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVG3d_O16RjMR3_VrKLgGenCYCKuc_MudGctcrqHK-SSxGoT0Lfa45DqGdtx27nKx03gjImPSCLlObeBi3FJ8MApn0ofYTeClP14-6ukOw2ywIL1zJ1ZdXBEfui7aS_Z8IYmbUQhMIu3X5-PmhO0ogZDL6zjOEOQFa-1IzHXQunIDr9TPpFT30z6bGXDa/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1966%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">There are Green Fishers flitting about looking for fish.</p></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1000" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWH2AvHpCI238MIt1pMwQ2sa1s_Z8r3aQ55Rz-gDLzGY4THlxSPglF_dNl2dg0LgX0MVRvTQ7TiI2uTvbItbMRdFDF2LpX94acesdDwvAAD5LJsWpzWJYyGibflHGJv9NAE2BTcQVC1k19hr1wDsvNKXLMG-1hzx2LzGQNP_hfVjHAWY9CgW9QKr0006FJ/w640-h416/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_1975%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">And we heard a Howler Monkey "barking" to let us know that we were disturbing his breakfast.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1000" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlhW4E4f4GuYfKH5zJS0tVouxLhe1KNL5kVb3CgXnifCWh36AhG1-9eCvdj07E3xCfcBHKV5afT0XzsuJT5xs3DO43J4yfCZwjruiycGWXbnaEH5YjOIruCxBy1QJlBLyt-Q0BVSyx79wAWnaSl61Af8SVz56droi5rBG3U7cqa2cBRxxdR7BoaECQjjn/w640-h374/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2015%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Across from the howlers are a troop of Spider Monkeys. Including a couple of moms and their babies. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="1000" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMitchfpsUtN3mBcgQKzFGpHx0anXilBP8oWKmJ5wdhicVUvMalhgRk2MfgJHSDgjNtUj6FGWfkebQNsdMxTWKYc5g1b3cd19mUKSAyVR8OA0xLX9OHSsaInLEBY_-d8ZYQcEo3vJQNlYnGrWsjZ8pKHNJ8Yawt3OnnDFeuyjf0pl9-uLN7uh2SRVbJgb/w640-h428/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2028%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNIFS-FCJgULIsOaGiWkBdIdE17nbhdpkqeoKbZUJZRaI3gC61mqf2ffcbgrOvqQyReo_OpEEJhSwFzJe8J2G7XAyfH8zQaWXCZkQeNFZejd5rLaRykpmhLhJSr25rPgVvkgGZh_a-DTSOVSBvB149IWkNneS-WDUb5z3y2k2OSHdOlvFOeV7nRLpDgVU/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2053%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-4/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Afternoon Kayaking in the Park</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">After a yummy buffet lunch at the <b><u><a href="https://www.evergreentortuguero.com/" target="_blank">Evergreen Lodge</a></u></b>, we met up with our kayak guide from the lodge, Antonio. He gave a briefing on how to paddle, gave out our life vests and loaded us up. There were a few experts paddlers and a few never-evers.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPhiEKQ03nuz_mnmKSR6Z6HaYsKYYPGxfW6bqO0eeKLaAiideuATIJ3KoX3D4HUdOT0Pgc_UNDvFBV1GYZj_-GimVOIsvSdHSz6Ghaw1hyphenhyphene5ZNWkJtH16h9mrFjyp84Bn5F4cBCmpOiTsdrG11P1oWyLs9qcucuQ7xMBJ_Bp5fr45D_ubmNzAJyhFoYM_/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2147%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Most of us were in two-person kayaks. A few lucky ones got singles.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRwO5noZvRytK9b8YCGKBPBBidVZEaxfmDRGLQVXJEuX1fKdJ2gzAQwuwteYsD-N9QXfRfabhs-vd7kyrrWheiQNZ113pcbHd3xpOuqvcF2faGRHMl9mhurKdcChR9Ws9ipRzdjXdHASGh3AK0WMNMi_9hm4MKN-RYRriEnj0r746AL0nKSwq7S6b1jXP/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2148%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">Antonio gives us a few last minute instructions and we head out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCH0HAiSK0rJa_rqiyRo3IPui0bR3vO1C8pUwDEkwMDPo1e-sqK9MFNW6tBxufBUPT1WXff9ZZYI78kcseu_GJEWQMOtlaBzUHerxZHkJ6ysuLMGQOUxUp1G51vK1xEEzU5u4u3lKGYN-kma0YcjSPgfM3nwjslSu79r6zkenjy_Lbl3aivjitN8VeJAA/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2149%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">We stop to learn about the mangroves and get eaten alive by mosquitoes. Thank goodness Darlene brought her bug spray and was willing to share it-thanks Darlene.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxM28cudkG_WWXIMYXDO3WbOi5SmqUwwjSY4HcgztTP8Kh6sY1CeipbfvZVT7118t6U2jEuXl88SOrKoIOQe5YD0cVObTsQ2kN422RhOV8yVHZrLeC8yapvo9Yu8tsL5KnUeduKcWDHZgizGrqq5LiXaIaZnYyFVnudf6wOXb-tO8qS949yL1nTAjRHGw/w640-h360/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_20231204_153445%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sometimes you get to see a Jesus Lizard, you know the ones that walk on water. But this guy was just chilling on a tree branch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCXqfYmBEL-xWnToJtWsuMzRa3rgrPMe_3ZdQ2KVPAY4UgmBiKahejViZGhtSfH-SnazeIba16zrHY49DjbycRS7IIk_zjMtKLRQerx09H-WIb9XdZyJiJ2czFAfbsg71A__DZBfjvXvbQOddjSZ8oGctOFUdAo7_Ty8m8M4UkXcCrvMVhfL32wFAUkqY/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2097%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">The Capuchin monkeys let us know they were around. This one stuck his tongue out at us...cheeky monkey!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYfRCPtLbJ_z60JrLuAOND-hIwdt3c4LhTznYfD2L_2VUAe6ghEOp6O0kCj-OgKZvkYnyD8-Pht9fRRV1vFPOgXYuqHhks8Q1fcSeNsL-P2qjh_FMF1RfgDCrrJyN8pxRvp7p1d8VwJIAPxD-kh-xU771XK-CkFwM4j4GFGA6Z7emLbFC6IXFyTNmz5b1K/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2108%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM3KPj8cX-dL9zb-OSRzX1cjE1AJi9UksTQS5aISDqtAzltrmaQsHqB5sRprVyH7WkDgC6GtgIIyCV3AU_leG9nNK2bvpSUFp2u6v_exQLA8R5eWnhqwVwmGlHCb8pZ_u-b0NhQ1TU1w_rqXCGgLOv4UMBf735QZroQQ2_fddeogIcR5spvMhvENGyDwm/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2125%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">And just as we were heading back to the lodge, were very lucky to spot this Curassow and it's mate, they were pretty well hidden so I feel very lucky to have gotten a few shots of them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1000" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghAUlw58qdqp9frYT87MQKxL_pJCV3KlKzjtL0Br3dCmIYo2i7rMJ8w9Xycsmjvcf33LHYW9xBl893RFhXIgBDocreXo7miQmcxgLalLcT64Lc6gv9nyQxBbzjrdeCyBvq-JA9r0n5FOx-x54iGeDViQc4E3-aLtB-EYXBNrlnFws5dS1OotxZPsBLftos/w640-h448/CostaRica2023_TortugueroNationalPark_DSC_2187%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/Dec-4-Kayak/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b><b>Next up: Boat back to Cano Blanco, a banana processing facility, a pineapple plantation tour and on to the Arenal Region.</b></p></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670906272672887908.post-38976682259642372412023-12-18T09:41:00.000-05:002023-12-18T09:41:50.627-05:00Weathersfield Weekly Blog December18 edition<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCX7k-YSBa42bcDpc02BSsaDpIluQl_GHf0u9_YoF0PLInCtMBJ-Y0VBbBf9xSIZHex16ewJWMA4toVkBFbewngPjeIQ840MmUZF-Ny4CZawSv8XKuRCpvb5YiYz3Ymkk0KroC6WfxdNGa7EwdU7UOGvQugeBwHZHlugAMFvDR5wtMVMNWTbb9zTtSoOSL/s1000/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1762.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="1000" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCX7k-YSBa42bcDpc02BSsaDpIluQl_GHf0u9_YoF0PLInCtMBJ-Y0VBbBf9xSIZHex16ewJWMA4toVkBFbewngPjeIQ840MmUZF-Ny4CZawSv8XKuRCpvb5YiYz3Ymkk0KroC6WfxdNGa7EwdU7UOGvQugeBwHZHlugAMFvDR5wtMVMNWTbb9zTtSoOSL/w640-h412/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1762.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PURA VIDA!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just back from Costa Rica<br />Will be posting my travel blog over the next week or so,<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Come along for the adventure!<br /><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/"><b>https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Carols will be sung together with additional music from the ClearSprings singers under the direction of Tina Wood.<br /><br />You are invited to join together with your neighbors indoors for this lovely heart warming event on a cold dark night. It will be an especially joyous gathering after a three year Covid- coerced hiatus. Masks are optional, but strongly encouraged, so we may protect the vulnerable. <br /><br />The total collection from this service will go equally to benefit The Weathersfield Food Shelf, the Weathersfield Town Fund for those in need and the Springfield Family Center. <br /><br />Come light a candle together instead of 'cursing the darkness’ of these times. 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The Church will be adorned with an abundance of poinsettias shared by members of the congregation for all to enjoy at this special service.</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Contact the Brownsville Community Church at <a href="mailto:bcchurchvt@gmail.com">bcchurchvt@gmail.com</a> with questions.<br />Bring your friends, family & neighbors to usher in the Christmas Season! All are welcome at these Brownsville, VT community holiday events!</span></p></div></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aNBuTLhzwkgYKn-g1im32My1Nii9MyMZMp8-00fS0EwqxEsuSkE7bzNdcRgfJ5r_0rMG3bJDAq11F9pkK3OxuPw_EaQS04eulI64ex4cRpL71bfBZqwhDuEB3nCgVHmXPdE3STfr9waHHlLYnY4XgqYRkQ6zUWtguhqw_RfaIzrLK1s4X5ghP8CCuID-/s1080/singing-bowl-massage-1080x675.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aNBuTLhzwkgYKn-g1im32My1Nii9MyMZMp8-00fS0EwqxEsuSkE7bzNdcRgfJ5r_0rMG3bJDAq11F9pkK3OxuPw_EaQS04eulI64ex4cRpL71bfBZqwhDuEB3nCgVHmXPdE3STfr9waHHlLYnY4XgqYRkQ6zUWtguhqw_RfaIzrLK1s4X5ghP8CCuID-/w640-h400/singing-bowl-massage-1080x675.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2></span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vocal Sound Healing, Breath & Reiki & Restore, Aura & Chakra Readings on December 26</span></h2><span><h2><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=685ae5e4f4564b2ae878a5ada&id=5ec0b73034&e=67dda04f11">Jessica Otieno of Many Paths Wellness</a><span> has put together two special offerings while she's <br />home for the holidays! </span><span>Now living in Georgia, Jess is an experienced teacher and healer across many modalities.</span><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">On December 26, she will offer:</span><br /><u>9-10:30am:</u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Vocal sound healing workshop: In vocal sound healing, we're tuning into our own instrument - ourselves - to uncover and listen to what the body can tell us. We will incorporate a chanting meditation and gentle yoga. $35 ~</span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Vocal%20Sound%20Healing%20Workshop" style="font-weight: 400;">REGISTER NOW</a><span style="font-weight: 400;">~</span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>4-5:45pm:</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> Breath, Reiki, & Restore Workshop: Each practitioner will experience a bit of pranayama (breathwork), Reiki energy healing, and restorative poses. $45 ~<a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com?subject=Breath%2C%20Reiki%20%26%20Restore%20Workshop">REGISTER NOW</a>~<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0KyGtHkh7N0IvccD5j1JOkUgFj436OCmd8cvODrbyBJ5bXCe1HTqAOvDuooTM99FzRh73S6C6muQqnM85S64xuE_DjHuVfTbHJxpUTWF2eFXN5MEhr_7RUergTEXwcPLNtRzjS2s3EpGSCoYesL8ox0LRKcUu7qgj3kYofGahsW6i5PlwsGGJt_q67HT/s640/defocused-image-of-multi-colored-powder-paints-royalty-free-image-1567732625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0KyGtHkh7N0IvccD5j1JOkUgFj436OCmd8cvODrbyBJ5bXCe1HTqAOvDuooTM99FzRh73S6C6muQqnM85S64xuE_DjHuVfTbHJxpUTWF2eFXN5MEhr_7RUergTEXwcPLNtRzjS2s3EpGSCoYesL8ox0LRKcUu7qgj3kYofGahsW6i5PlwsGGJt_q67HT/w400-h400/defocused-image-of-multi-colored-powder-paints-royalty-free-image-1567732625.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Individual Aura & Chakra photos scheduled throughout the day. These interactive mini sessions take 20 mins and you will receive some guided interpretation of your individual subtle body energies along with a print out of your face with aura and full body aura and chakra report on email. Jess can also do a session for your dog! </span></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">$40 per session. ~</span><a href="https://withinreachyoga.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=685ae5e4f4564b2ae878a5ada&id=d4b4021de4&e=67dda04f11" style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">REGISTER NOW</a><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">~</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;">More info about these events<br />Reiki Restore: <a href="https://fb.me/e/10nCP0Mgr">https://fb.me/e/10nCP0Mgr</a><br />Aura Readings: <a href="https://fb.me/e/49qgVu9qg">https://fb.me/e/49qgVu9qg</a><br />Vocal Sound Healing: <a href="https://fb.me/e/KKvAO0dL">https://fb.me/e/KKvAO0dL</a></span><span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Introduction to Acupuncture hosted by Springfield Town Library</span></h1></div></div></span></div></div>When: Jan 17, 2024, 6 to 7 PM<br />Where: 43 Main St, Springfield, Vermont<br /><br />Introduction to Acupuncture<br />Have you thought about trying acupuncture, but are unsure how it can help?<br />Have your friends told you about acupuncture, but you want to know more?<br />Come to a presentation by Kerri Casey Lic. Ac. from Black River Acupuncture and hear a brief history and description of acupuncture. Kerri can answer your questions so you may determine if acupuncture is right for you, or just to learn more about something unfamiliar.<br /><br />Kerri Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist with the VT Medical board, and nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Kerri received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, and a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minnesota in 2006.<br /><br />This event is free and open to the public call (802) 885-3108 with any inquiries.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr style="text-align: left;" /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1 class="ArtP-headline"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></h1><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></div></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">News You Can Use<br /></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>ICYMI (In case You Missed It)</b></span></h1></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Town/School/Regional News</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">School Announces Auditions for "Beauty and the Beast Jr."</span></h2><div><div class="text-15" data-field-key="content" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(0,199,218,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div align="left" class="svelte-kqih7g rich" dir="ltr" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(0,199,218,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-break: break-word;"><p>Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr. auditions will be held on January 8 & 9 from 2:45-4:00. Please prepare 16 bars (a short selection) of a Broadway or Disney song to sing from memory. If you have questions or would like recommendations of songs, see Mrs. Yuengling or Ms. Towne. This is open for 4th - 8th grade students.</p><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; 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text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">New details in state’s lawsuit against Meta allege concerted effort to target Vermont teens, avoid public scrutiny</span></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Attorney General Charity Clark’s office released the full text of its complaint against the tech giant on Thursday, which asserts that Meta misled the public about the harmful impacts of its social media platform Instagram on young users.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/shaun-robinson/">Shaun Robinson</a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />New details released Thursday in the Vermont Attorney General’s <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/10/24/vermont-sues-meta-alleging-that-instagram-has-harmed-young-vermonters-mental-health/">lawsuit against Meta</a> describe how the tech giant studied teenagers in Vermont as part of efforts to make its social media platform Instagram more addictive — and how top company leaders allegedly ignored repeated warnings that the popular app is harmful to young people.<br /><br />The details come in a recently unsealed version of the lawsuit, which Attorney General Charity Clark’s office filed in Chittenden County Superior civil court in October. The suit alleges that Meta violated Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act by engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices — namely, by lying to the public about the safety of Instagram despite knowing its adverse impacts on young people.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/14/new-details-in-states-lawsuit-against-meta-allege-concerted-effort-to-target-vermont-teens-avoid-public-scrutiny/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><span><span><b><b><span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont selects sports betting operators, allowing for pre-registration ahead of January launch</span></h2></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery has selected DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook to host mobile sports wagering platforms in Vermont in the new year. Starting Tuesday, the three chosen operators can open pre-registration for Vermonters to begin wagering in January.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/sarah-mearhoff/">Sarah Mearhoff</a><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">With legal, regulated sports betting on track to launch in Vermont next month, the Scott administration has awarded state contracts to three vendors to host mobile sports wagering platforms.<br /><br />DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook were selected through a competitive bidding process by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, according to a press release issued by Gov. Phil Scott’s office on Tuesday.<br /><br />Both DraftKings and FanDuel have opened pre-registration for Vermonters already in preparation for wagering to start in January, spokespeople for the respective companies told VTDigger via email. Fanatics Sportsbook has not as of Tuesday afternoon, vice president of communications Kevin Hennessy told VTDigger via email, but called the Scott Administration’s announcement “exciting.”<br /><br />The bidding process opened in July, one month after Gov. Phil Scott signed <a href="https://vtdigger.org/tag/h-127/">H.127</a> into law. But the debate over legalizing sports betting in Vermont — and regulating the black market which surely already existed — began years prior. 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font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Department of Corrections names new Springfield prison superintendent</span></h2><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Michaela Merrill had been serving as interim superintendent at Southern State Correctional Facility since Mike Lyon retired from the position in August. She formerly served as an assistant superintendent.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a></span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The Vermont Department of Corrections announced Thursday that Michaela Merrill will serve as Southern State Correctional Facility’s superintendent.<br /><br />Merrill, who has been serving as interim superintendent, filled the post <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/08/29/head-of-springfield-prison-retires-search-begins-for-new-superintendent/">following the retirement of Mike Lyon this August.</a> <br /><br />Merrill joined the department of corrections in 2003, beginning her career as a correctional officer. Following a series of promotions, she became an assistant superintendent at the Springfield prison in 2015, according to an announcement to staff written by Nick Deml, the department’s commissioner. Merrill also served as interim superintendent at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland.<br /><br />In a press release, the department cited Merrill’s work on Springfield’s incarcerated coffee shop run by inmates and the prison’s “honor unit,” a less-restrictive housing unit.<br /></span></span><div><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/14/department-of-corrections-names-new-springfield-prison-superintendent/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: x-large;">Owner of multiple Ludlow businesses arrested following indictment on federal bribery charges</span></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Troy Caruso owns five restaurants and a golf course in Ludlow. He’s charged in New York state with bribing an official in order to receive a $3.55 million contract.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/ethan-weinstein/">Ethan Weinstein</a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The owner of five restaurants and a golf course in Ludlow was arrested in New York on Thursday after being indicted on charges alleging he bribed a project manager at a Fortune 500 company with a $33,000 payment in order to win a $3.5 million construction contract, according to federal prosecutors.<br /><br />From February 2021 to September 2023, 56-year-old Troy Caruso allegedly paid “kickbacks to an employee of a global and publicly traded commercial real estate services company … in exchange for assistance and preferential treatment” for a New York City construction company he owns, according to a <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/owner-and-senior-executive-new-york-contracting-company-charged-paying-bribes-obtain">press release</a> from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York. <br /><br />A powerful property owner in Ludlow, Caruso, who has addresses in Vermont and New York, owns the Fox Run Golf Club as well as restaurants severely damaged by July’s flooding, including Mr. Darcy’s and Sam’s Steakhouse. Local news outlets have <a href="https://www.eagletimes.com/ludlow-rotary-hears-from-local-business-owner-troy-caruso/article_c1af8e4a-32d0-57b0-8a11-a994ec40cdbc.html">celebrated Caruso’s</a> presence in town, and following July’s floods, he <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/10/25/vermont-ski-town-severe-flooding">became a frequent source</a> for outlets reporting on <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/07/11/vermont-storms-swept-away-my-restaurant-and-flooded-my-golf-course/">damages to businesses</a>. <br /><br />The Ludlow Selectboard signed off on a flood buyout for Sam’s Steakhouse, but denied a similar request for Mr. Darcy’s, according to Nov. 6 meeting minutes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/14/owner-of-multiple-ludlow-businesses-arrested-following-indictment-on-federal-bribery-charges/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The once-flooded ski town of Ludlow is back in business. Just bring your own groceries.</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">Five months after record rains damaged more than $20 million in local property, a perfect storm of complications might keep the Okemo Mountain region’s sole supermarket from reopening until well into next year.<br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/cap-kevin-oconnor/">Kevin O'Connor</a><br /><br />Overlooking a smorgasbord of area hotels, restaurants and shops, Okemo Mountain Resort promises townspeople and travelers an experience that, according to its website, <a href="https://www.okemo.com/">“becomes effortless.”</a><br /><br />Unless you’re hungry for the region’s sole supermarket, which a perfect storm of complications is forcing into a potentially long winter hibernation.<br /><br />Locals rewind back to the July 10 lunch hour when their central village — <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/07/10/in-ludlow-states-highest-rainfall-total-turns-okemo-mountain-hub-into-an-island/">then reporting the most rainfall</a> in a spreading statewide downpour — morphed into an island as flooding closed the lone Route 103 artery between Rutland and Springfield.<br /><br />“We were the hardest hit in southern Vermont,” recalls Municipal Manager Brendan McNamara, who estimates damage to his Windsor County town at more than $20 million, with $15 million of that ravaging the municipal wastewater treatment facility.<br /><br />After five months of rebuilding, the community is again welcoming skiers and snowboarders who multiply its year-round population of 2,172 as much as 10 times on a holiday weekend.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/12/the-once-flooded-ski-town-of-ludlow-is-back-in-business-just-bring-your-own-groceries/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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The expansion is a testament to the significant growth and success of Crissy’s private practice, which initially started in 2014 as a part-time endeavor, and has now evolved into a large multi-practitioner office.<br /><br />Founder and clinician Crissy Webster began the practice by offering specialized services, including anger management groups and juvenile firesetter assessments and interventions. The practice was initially a supplement to her full-time clinician role elsewhere, operating out of various rented spaces around town. In 2018, Webster made the decision to transition to full-time private practice, marking the beginning of substantial growth. Currently, Crissy Webster Counseling Services LLC boasts two locations, with a dedicated team of eight clinicians, one billing specialist, a case manager, and a part-time office assistant.<br /><br />The range of services provided by Crissy Webster Counseling Services LLC sets it apart from other smaller private practices. The team offers counseling services, case management, psychosocial evaluations, group sessions, parenting work, and contract work, catering to clients of all ages, including children and families.<br /><br />“Our goal is to provide comprehensive mental health services to our community, addressing the diverse needs of our population,” says Crissy Webster. “What makes us unique is the variety of services we offer, going beyond the conventional offerings of smaller practices. We believe in the benefits of these services for all our clients.”<br /><br />Crissy Webster Counseling Services LLC actively contributes to the community by addressing mental health needs and offering specialty groups such as trauma-informed parenting groups. These groups focus on the individual struggles of participants, providing a tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all parenting program.<br /><br />Looking ahead, Crissy Webster has ambitious plans for the future, expressing the hope to expand the practice further and potentially establish another fully operational location in southwest Florida.<br /><br />When asked why she chose the Springfield area for the second location, Webster shared, “Springfield is a great community, but like most rural areas, there are not many services available to families who live in nearby smaller service areas. I was born and raised in this community, so it feels great to give back to the same community.”<br /><br />For more information about Crissy Webster Counseling Services LLC and its range of services, please visit <a href="http://www.crissywebstercounseling.com/">www.crissywebstercounseling.com</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">KMS 16-year-old Ella Andrews named to 2024 U.S. Youth Olympic Freeski Team</span></h2><span style="font-size: medium;">U.S. Ski and Snowboard recently selected the Freeski Slopestyle/Big Air Team to represent the United States at the next Winter Youth Olympic Games. Ella Andrews (from Killington, Vermont and racing with Killington Mountain School) was the only East Coast racer to be named to the Freeski Slopestyle/Big Air Team roster. She will be joined by Ellie Derosier (from Bend, Oregon racing with Park City Ski & Snowboard), Kathryn Gray (from Crowley Lake, California, and racing with Mammoth Mountain Freeski Team) as well as Jack Rodheaver and Henry Townsend (both from Park City, Utah). They will be coached by Leah Stroud.<br /><br />Nearly 2,000 of the world’s most promising young winter athletes will take part in the 4th Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) held Jan. 19-Feb. 1, 2024. The games will be held in the Province of Gangwon in the Republic of Korea, which hosted the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b><a href="https://mountaintimes.info/kms-16-year-old-ella-andrews-named-to-2024-u-s-youth-olympic-freeski-team/" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></b></u></span><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Strafford’s Noah Kahan plays for patients at UVM Children’s Hospital</span></h2><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Kahan, fresh off a Grammy nomination, played his viral hit “Stick Season” for young patients and their families, plus many hospital staff members, on Friday morning. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/shaun-robinson/">Shaun Robinson</a><br /><br />Noah Kahan has performed on some of music’s biggest stages this year, from Lollapalooza to Red Rocks Amphitheatre to Saturday Night Live. On Friday, the Strafford-born singer opted for a different kind of venue: a sunny hallway in the children’s hospital wing of the University of Vermont Medical Center. <br /><br />“It means the world to be in Vermont,” said Kahan, whose moody, folk-pop songs about life in small-town New England <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/style/noah-kahan-stick-season-vermont.html">have earned him international fame</a> and, last month, a Grammy nomination. The 26-year-old <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/noah-kahan-tour-2024-fenway-park-boston-tickets/">now lives</a> just outside of Boston.<br /><br />Kahan played <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKrDdsgXuso">the title track</a> from his latest album, “Stick Season,” for about 20 patients and their families as well as dozens more doctors, nurses and other hospital staff. The UVM Children’s Hospital mascot, a bipedal, break-dancing moose named Monty, had a front-row seat — little wonder, it seemed, as Kahan said Monty was “my biggest fan.”<br /><br />The performance was clad in branding from the coffee chain Dunkin’, which helped organize the event, including a hat on Kahan’s head and logos on the holiday-themed set flanking him as he played. Dunkin’s mascot — a large, white coffee cup named Cuppy — stood among the crowd, too. <br /><br />Kahan and Dunkin’ together donated $2,000 worth of toys to UVM Medical Center that will go to young patients and their families, hospital officials said Friday.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/15/straffords-noah-kahan-plays-for-patients-at-uvm-childrens-hospital/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"></h2></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vermont’s semi-professional soccer team is drawing national attention</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Green Football Club has qualified for a preeminent national tournament and was recently named “organization of the year” out of all 122 teams in its league. <br />By <a href="https://vtdigger.org/author/shaun-robinson/">Shaun Robinson</a><br /><br />Vermont Green Football Club’s 2023 season was, in a word, bittersweet.<br /><br />The Burlington-based, semi-professional soccer team won 13 of its 17 matches, several of them by emphatic five- or six-goal margins. In just its second season, the club drew an average of more than 2,200 fans to its home games at the University of Vermont.<br /><br />But as the season came to a close in mid-July, the team fell just short of a key goal: to qualify for its league playoffs, and duplicate or even surpass <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2022/08/01/vermont-greens-fan-club-helped-propel-the-soccer-team-to-first-year-successes/">its breakout postseason run</a> in 2022.<br /><br />“It felt a bit agonizing, right?” recalled Patrick Infurna, one of the club’s co-founders. “It felt a bit unfair to not get into the playoffs with how well we performed on the field.” <br /><br />By any other measure, Infurna said he sees 2023 as a “massive success.” And this month, the club — which also focuses on <a href="https://vtdigger.org/2022/06/05/more-than-a-soccer-club-vermont-green-football-club-looks-to-create-socially-conscious-community/">promoting social and environmental justice causes</a> in the state — is seeing recognition for its efforts on a national stage.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/13/vermonts-semi-professional-soccer-team-is-drawing-national-attention/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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But in a<a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Legislative-Reports/S.17-Act-30-Sheriffs-Operations-Report-due-Nov-15-2023-1.pdf"> November report</a> to state legislators, the department proposed changing the Vermont Constitution or state statute to mandate that sheriffs obtain a <a href="https://vcjc.vermont.gov/training/three#:~:text=The%20Vermont%20Police%20Academy%20conducts,for%20a%20career%20in%20policing.">Level III law enforcement certification</a>, the highest police certification in the state.<br /><br />Among Vermont’s current crop of 14 sheriffs, 12 hold Level III certifications. Two sheriffs possess Level II certifications, though Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore is expected to<a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/06/state-panel-votes-to-revoke-franklin-county-sheriffs-police-certification/"> officially lose his certification</a> next week due to a use-of-force violation.<br /><br />The proposed Level III qualification would bring a certain level of professionalism and skill to the sheriff’s seat, said Annie Noonan, the department’s labor relations and operations director. She said it would also ensure that sheriffs have some accountability to the Vermont Criminal Justice Council — which awards and revokes the certification — and not just to the people who elect them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/13/state-agency-recommends-change-in-law-requiring-vermont-sheriffs-to-hold-top-police-certification/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank"><br /></a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/2023/12/13/state-agency-recommends-change-in-law-requiring-vermont-sheriffs-to-hold-top-police-certification/?utm_medium=email" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></div><h2></h2></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Theater, Music and Adventure</span></h1></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Robin Hood, The Musical<br />Yoh Theatre Players<br />Woodstock, VT</span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Robin Hood, the Musical by Greg Banks, with music by Thomas Johnson was performed this past weekend in Woodstock Vermont by the <b><u><a href="https://yohtheatre.com/" target="_blank">Yoh Theatre Players </a></u></b>under the direction of Marcia Bender and Assistant Director Claire McKey Berkman. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The play told the classic tale of the bow and arrow hero "who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor". With a modern twist of punk/goth costumes and Reggae/Ska music.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The stage was the entire theater, with elaborate balconies, cat walks over some seats, even a Sherwood Forest feel, at times the audience was encouraged to participate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">It's hard times in England, the poor are starving, the government is run by a corrupt monarch supported by a corrupt sheriff. Gathered around a fire, town folk hear the tale of Robin Hood, was he real or just a hyped legend?</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Robin-Hood/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8aeSjB3XZmLkgsCxwRmdVgZQ22a9Hj0lzlqaU1J0jXh6QTJG6qHQiPgGOFykB2owDJJ4C7Vx2F4WxtfqGF4tqHMYbwyjiCD9q-5jAb7-AADoi1ulyaS62gg4qYf0TLEKtvjoVbQ0ydek1sjKF6U_besJlTzLG9c1g_7-LlQ720BVGGS405cMsLFohZSh/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_6969%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The tale begins with the capture of a father caught killing one of the king's stags (to feed his starving family) and is confronted by the corrupt Sherriff of Nottingham (Sam Hauze).</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Robin-Hood/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmMBup3K2yDs06doHeGv-rCxnfPaeYZSa6O-RIJem3cp8sABl_qBdu5JDzSp6Z6cVmTTEluFFjw4iXSnls_V6DAMBrj5cBo_zfFU8SIBo95F7s9znt83a31xm9sLO9lf2QeQJFrV1g6flGAfphE4iXd7ZLF3bidO31as4GONs_p24dBME_vdGKofiF7UJ/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_6992%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>One of the "Merry Man" meets with Robin Hood (Finn Farrell)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Robin-Hood/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTTNjkY8UqZ43UkGQzxiI3iKgaXaPLVeLP4qNmgebYctvUHWoviZcQbbjnkX76fUP_elEa8sWc7AjP0wFPdXSTYdkPtK6vMCe8b5FJgfPHf30d3x6ORs_EtdjtL031V3O707sPZ63mhYT9tHgrXMPDq3jUGhcC95VJqT-9zkDnNseWCDeINSg9Tr7ZVxf/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_7094%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Robin Hood (Finn Farrell) and his Merry Men listen to Maid Marian (Tegan Miller) as she explains why she agree to set a trap for Robin with the Sheriff of Nottingham.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Robin-Hood/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH045hKK9caZkf4VjyWg_9NVTS6GND3AiIEmBzSflfz_6_W-qOQlS0Pg14b0W8Ju03RIByfyPSWTIDQRREZQbTAXmuE9j7p-mSsAVZ1vl4xO4U7nrAYYNwQTge9APeyxjWaYu404CFYuXRlCWCpiBqDyq_A7vIt_rEMPigN74VR6sMHtplF3FvX9L6RIZl/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_7300%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Robin Hood confronts John Little-Little John (Weathersfield's own Kamron Yuengling)</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_C2EytIWXN5adfxhB6WDx4S6imOyo7w2nLQ12eg_Y0JCnCmQyIhOHxNmoblopUxMXLinBduZ78P0oh4D_7JkPgmbLSSnESQgmbPEIe3QIiRLdI9ngiqVlE1ZC0YSa2tjdRBolsfxoWtKd_e1PySwMnKuvOrixtG0PT9PsJv38z0U5xbQWfnEtCBpuva3/s1000/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_7365%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_C2EytIWXN5adfxhB6WDx4S6imOyo7w2nLQ12eg_Y0JCnCmQyIhOHxNmoblopUxMXLinBduZ78P0oh4D_7JkPgmbLSSnESQgmbPEIe3QIiRLdI9ngiqVlE1ZC0YSa2tjdRBolsfxoWtKd_e1PySwMnKuvOrixtG0PT9PsJv38z0U5xbQWfnEtCBpuva3/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_7365%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Prince John (Lia Gugliotta) in charge while the King is away fighting a war, hosts an archery contest.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Robin-Hood/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjrjFWsjcROb8S7C7BGXuA5mhyphenhyphenf-CYZ3oqLltxle2oXUm-2wMsnTzh5ooML_FaO6yKpNjnuJdX-NfWOVVQFo49lM2nvSoNwf-l9ticTREq02osXqQP6bHPy5BFDSKzAGA8lZfwsPeAmEBEJKAuqhkTQrD2aq0d71bVYSIZ_8-CbS6vDn-mB8TNOps9FEE/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_7509%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">After winning the archery contest and after the Sheriff of Nottingham is killed Robin and Marian celebrate freedom with the Merry Men.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Yoh-Theatre/Robin-Hood/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_xzJVhupIIqQV6b8XZkee0iRiH7GnsEr_EArxhVS6IpLJwfWCzc7tr6N6M_oAgWijMH7nkny5vmIr7qnB8xH8zhv5oadHy7lZoqI6JFcO2Uqo1kuDC_HmjlGVT_52ahPcptLVSUKsUorIi-lDn1JcPWCsaLLzMAroHm3QxqohVu7physMYnBbzeSq8FW/w640-h426/Yoh_RobinHood2023_Z72_7596%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For this performance almost 50 students, ranging from grades seven to twelve, were in the cast. The play as written called for four actors, but Bender wanted to fill the stage and theater with talent and she surly did.</div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u>CLICK HERE</u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Next up for the <b><u><a href="https://yohtheatre.com/" target="_blank">Yoh Players</a></u></b>: <b>Little Women</b> </span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday, March 8th, 7pm<br />Saturday, March 9th, 7pm<br />Sunday, March 10th, 2pm</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beg Steel Borrow</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Seven Stars Arts</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sharon, VT</b></span></div></span></span></span></span><p style="text-align: left;">We hit the ground running after our Costa Rica adventure and headed to Sharon VT for a bluegrass concert at the <b><u><a href="https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/" target="_blank">Seven Stars Arts Center</a>.</u></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">As part of the Fridays with Rooney and McCaffrey series, <b><u><a href="https://www.begstealorborrowvt.com/" target="_blank">Beg Steal or Borrow </a></u></b>were performing.</p><div><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Jim-Rooney/Beg-Steal-or-Borrow/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYB4UHr_Zn2EECCyPoF2t350aazWDtT4kYk5lBOkWFdgNjWiyVPntBImnbId1-DdZ3FNrBREajUT0zKDXmPBVIoWLuMShKxHyMImFy2tuupOAMdF8NYffXVNtcKYCC9kQtndwNLGYtMskabiOPNjXPEZDO2K6RTu3EKl6eBW5bfzJBw1DlxBh-EdZ9RKqE/w640-h426/SevenArts_BegStealorBorrow_Z72_7736%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span><p style="text-align: left;">The quintet formed in 2013 as a tribute to <a href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/old-in-the-way-mn0000461737">Old & In the Way</a>, a 1970s bluegrass supergroup that counted David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Vassar Clements, Peter Rowan and others among its members. But over the years, covers of "Pig in a Pen," "The Hobo Song" and "Wild Horses" gradually gave way to original material. </p><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Jim-Rooney/Beg-Steal-or-Borrow/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWUcOfYWFbwoXPbr0vAEV7t3dv1azQMIhH0KYlnBtJRod25FVJ9wjKDdhdPQ0ClMRlRzoca5aLNGDm7AN4Z3VRST6Jy8UmJUqQr2412_IH27k0PQo_vZc4ETnP9u8xDvOhNCWF_gdtx_Q7P4XDavTcg5MPgDauNIWE_IUb7juGcmgDxbnuXk2yomE1gK0/w640-h426/SevenArts_BegStealorBorrow_Z72_7740%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span><p style="text-align: left;"><b><u><a href="http://www.colinmccaffrey.com/" target="_blank">Colin McCaffrey</a></u></b> and <b><u><a href="https://www.jimrooneyproductions.com/" target="_blank">Jim Rooney</a></u></b> joined the band for a few songs.</p><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Jim-Rooney/Beg-Steal-or-Borrow/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmd1PTZXpl7Md6R009N4s1KekJxnG6OSBe9ksLKeVQodhrKIoz16EuVerFT3ljXSiaQZD-wUzwmkp_Cp08R013aw6L9KP5uUUj7YO_KQzpu-lSKdtUEjzNlrdayIjsWuNVycFrI9kPFSlaKFfcQYalXBMltyUmZb39yZyVC_Q4BOmcNg1gEMlkJ_O9Ywv6/w640-h426/SevenArts_BegStealorBorrow_Z72_7743.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Jim-Rooney/Beg-Steal-or-Borrow/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzjbTSgdykFt58Eij1A21aBU5zPLM13_B9Enk9DMyVQS-NuDWT2UE9gXOUXnR6De_1ZSociSVgtRa7co09MjdwSxMUkJ-lYEoLa9aRV7GBrF1ajPeEiiBj8u00Gg4HUIz2huTtm9yOr3cTan9Cq1JzKtSit301seL_hvSmQ_mQyNeu4V9aeRhGyQcwmxO/w640-h426/SevenArts_BegStealorBorrow_Z72_7769%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></span></span></span></span><p style="text-align: left;"><br />More photos: <a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Jim-Rooney/Beg-Steal-or-Borrow/"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Videos will be posted later today: <b><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoB4mKS7kKK_s9e1nF4G9w3R" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></p>Seven Star Arts: <a href="https://www.sevenstarsarts.org/concertsevents-746246.html"><b>Schedule</b></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Travel Blog-Costa Rica</b></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></b></div></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">We're just back from a magical adventure in Costa Rica. I'll be blogging about all the amazing things we experienced during our time in this Central American country.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dec 2-3 The Adventure Begins: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html">https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Some of the cool animals we saw on our first day</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">A caiman</span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQ5BRoAiIYl0mJVlijTCC7da1O0prPl_D1S1ziUPal9QdzO5TCeeavsm4ZyaNcELNIdaV4nOmI_THp_xIFwO0sL1jAqoxFkGc29dIhXAu38McurtiCEb4-tTNsfcpK9zvoUlWIY9p9mjebqNf_alWdYMW-6XCCFm06BunJqPdmSrJ7TGSyHYZ4hZSnIhe/s1000/CostaRica2023_Caiman_DSC_1610%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQ5BRoAiIYl0mJVlijTCC7da1O0prPl_D1S1ziUPal9QdzO5TCeeavsm4ZyaNcELNIdaV4nOmI_THp_xIFwO0sL1jAqoxFkGc29dIhXAu38McurtiCEb4-tTNsfcpK9zvoUlWIY9p9mjebqNf_alWdYMW-6XCCFm06BunJqPdmSrJ7TGSyHYZ4hZSnIhe/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Caiman_DSC_1610%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div>A crocodile<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10PbJmfgnweY1XteYXzZ3jWxWL6qyRji3pYmMXUnWdhLUg-o4tSBt2uhhijAsVq0VfsLZj5we7NCpT8GpydhrofaUrpUQNZyWIKAR6bcT_S-3Rm3ueJ5VFZzSnmN9P33hH6pPCTdK3jnO8UWQYSWvy-v5-DD5G4Xpf1S96ryS6BiuB738kN4hrJXqhHOa/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Crocodile_DSC_1646%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">Scarlet Macaws</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1000" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhK_GGTBYscZcmjAWiM3XvL4M79B6SNyNtG2DX4IEWlgBU-WZrVPnokfwpbHmmAsTq63j6q2mgC-T3Ys6f1qFvrWQgPr_up1R2G5fymN5RewCJW0arI90Ndt8V57O9Dt9ZKBAxFNLCuGiasX4hZg8PEticKNU2xcdGBLHXzgXZm6hnLWKWMMQQJyxmrb6/w640-h418/CostaRica2023_ScarlettMacaw_DSC_1739%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><br /></div>And a two-toed sloth<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1000" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CjjwqHp5K79Gij9bknJ63xb-F7Du_WuNAwvMUtQw0_8M6Wd0_qWC_Ts2JvAmAbxobt0e2iNiUcJYMak62nqBvERWhOQDRV0v1fFLFnlFmfX3cl0ltnBVstMD3_pG1zoHOYlQ2RrxTNSO4GYYrvZsOoMAIabnkoZNcuo1y3jFyHjcZfYBA75Q-UnPVE0U/w640-h424/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1765%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2023/12/costa-rica-rainforests-volcanoes-and.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Next up: Tortuguero National Park Boat Tour and afternoon kayak in the park.<br /></b></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Town Volunteer Vacancies</b></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The vacancies are as followed (updated Dec. 4, 2023):<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Appointments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">b. Conservation Commission (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">e. Lister (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">f. Parks and Recreation (1 Vacancy) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">g. Veterans Memorial Committee (2 Vacancies) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">h. Village Wastewater Committee-Ann Marie Christensen, John Arrison, Mark Richardson </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">i. Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 Vacancies)-Andrea Murray</div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager <b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/161/contact" target="_blank">Brandon Gulnick</a></u></b> at 802-674-2626</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></div></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Select Board</b></div></div></span></span></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">FY25 Budget discussion has begun. Follow along in the meeting minutes posted on the <u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" target="_blank">Selectboard page</a></u> of the Town Website.</span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes">Select Board Minutes</a><b>: The minutes can now be found at </b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes" target="_blank">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;">All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Selectboard Members</u></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"> </span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and Term as listed on the town website</span></span><span face="Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;"><table class="field-collection-view-final" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0px 1px 4px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: 1; margin: 0.375rem 0px 1.5rem; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 532px;"><tbody style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px 0px 3px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><tr class="field_collection_item odd" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td class="field_person_first_column" data-title="Name" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/201/contact">Mike Todd</a> Chair 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/1071/contact">August Murray</a> Member 2026<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/316/contact">Kelly O'Brien</a> Clerk 2025<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/681/contact">Wendy Smith</a> Member 2024<br /><br /><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/user/196/contact">David Fuller</a> Member 2025</span></td><td class="field_data_second_column" data-title="Title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"></td><td class="field_data_third_column" data-title="Term Expires" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">December 18 </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/1._select_agenda_12-18-2023b.pdf" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Agenda</a> </span><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/agendas/selectboard_packet_-_12.18.2023.pdf" target="_blank">Packet</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 2, 2024 (Monday is a holiday)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">January 16, 2024 (Monday is a Holiday)</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><span><b style="font-size: large; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span>Meeting Minutes </span></b><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard" style="font-size: large;">https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard</a></u></span></div><div><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-12" target="_blank">December 4</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-11" target="_blank">November 20</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-10" target="_blank">November 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-9" target="_blank">October 16</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-8" target="_blank">October 2</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-7" target="_blank">September 18</a></u> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">September 5 <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">Canceled no explanation given</u></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-6" target="_blank">August 21</a> (published in a Word document)</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-5" target="_blank">August 7</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-4" target="_blank">July 17</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/site-visit" target="_blank">July 13 Site Visit</a></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-3" target="_blank">July 12</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-2" target="_blank">July 11</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-1" target="_blank">June 27 Special Meeting</a></u></span></div><div><u style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes-0" target="_blank">June 19</a></u></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">June 5</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-30" target="_blank">May 15</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-meeting-minutes-28" target="_blank">May1</a></u> (<span style="background-color: #fcff01;">minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law</span>)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/meeting-minutes" target="_blank">April 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-258" target="_blank">April 3</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-257" target="_blank">March 20</a></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectboard-minutes-256" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>March 13</u></span> </a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard/minutes/selectbaord-minutes" target="_blank">February 21</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_feb_6.pdf" target="_blank">February 6</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_16.pdf" target="_blank">January 17</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif6216/f/minutes/select_board_minutes_jan_3.pdf" target="_blank">January 3</a></u></span></div></div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*Vermont Open Meeting Law</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request</span><span><u> <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">after five calendar days from the date of any meeting</span></u></span><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-weight: 400;"><span>. </span><span style="font-weight: 700;"><u>Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body.</u></span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.</span></span></div></h2><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Police Blotter</span></b></div></b><h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Follow them on Facebook: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT</a></span></div><div><br /></div></h2></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><div style="text-align: start;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></span></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="font-weight: normal;"><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div align="center"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><div align="center"><span style="text-align: start;"><span></span></span></div></div></div></div></span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Weathersfield School</b></span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: right;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qd-oRBBWDKzd7IPQ3R1meJ2nqq9804N6lTC55qBtIg6smm80B3NbaknOWCBHv_UBwkHYAkjQ3kvZ4FfX8slNlJ7-H9394Eadljyqj55hMRRBY2O95GoQr4g-X9UV1OeJNybLT8NfUiTi/s320/TownChallenge_6776.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/calendar" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a></b></span></u></div><div><u><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></u></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/news" target="_blank">School News</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Weekly Newsletter: <u><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/posts/~board/ws-news/post/weathersfield-weekly-december-15th-2023" target="_blank">December 15</a></u></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>Save the Dates</b></span></div><div>December 20th Holiday Sing-a-long<br /><b><u style="background-color: #fcff01;">December 21st - January 2nd Winter Break No School for Students</u></b></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">Weathersfield School Board</a></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Agendas may be found <a href="https://ws.wsesu.net/information/school-board" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></u></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxnE_SgG0eFvAJ_AToFxeBJH3Lc3ZYmr/edit" target="_blank">January 9</a></u></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></span></span><span>Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney</span><span> </span></span></div></h2><h2><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span>School Board Meetings</span><span> Minutes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A6STo0D9EJKAM7pNDVi_Gza710W8L3r1XwQWAN1hr7I/edit" target="_blank">December 12</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-AuqM0IOZ1Kez7E2OtLFZ_iMsOFr8704NIH_mnY06Y/edit?pli=1" target="_blank">November 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oOLxoJ78OkX2FteAGfSExz1JFpJ5mdNS/view" target="_blank">October 10</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l2eNp-ewfDgeC4QJSAEahFIja9PqwXJN/view" target="_blank">September 12 </a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqZxjyLoAaRuxqvn0wZUoYLgPP5MvYIC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">August 8</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y1_krVyUMHXyH33f7_9NMRm_tPuvTD3u/edit" target="_blank">June 20</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DFrlSdk1HKJpa6m-haamcRLQXF9ZUpiZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">May 9</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0IJ-XWe_nYXOt1fZ2D_TOA-per06eOh/edit" target="_blank">April 18</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeGqTXoqGmoemlWlIl4OmViX-R_FBGq9/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">March 14</a></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14JDl12D4bLIn7PUBDMQGMVIqvObx9ckL/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115308543873082125289&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">February 14</a></u><br /></span><span><u><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/136jEVSorBpbGwhumXX7VVYGznM6XS45Q/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">January 10, 2023</a></u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAnIuNenGbQkIbFeNK4s1XH_Qf98q84A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">December 13</a></u></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fKHLKnW1z8C1Db_UQ52jCa2Naf2HF_NX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104161136118155177816&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank">November 8</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RrBX-lCclJFFyAI-tA_NdigSCWs_cYuf/view" target="_blank">October 11</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><a href="https://www.wsesu.net/" target="_blank"><b>Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union</b></a></u></div></span></div></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1></span></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Proctor Library<br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)</span></span></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="chrome-extension://fnpbeacklnhmkkilekogeiekaglbmmka/content/ui/blockedPage.html?originalURL=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&reportURL=https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=https://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/&ulang=en&blockPageType=malicious&continueToSiteURL=https://weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="480" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcPBZvHCCLe2v68fUyRX_eOEM7r8DQGuYGyU6o3QHnNoituKUNCoTnzSOx5Fcs0506x-yBRzkGWPEIJZ1qATFioCy3_i78G-avEwWl6ygm__8WaZv_m6KrklmBMbIuwZhe32TC1BD2YtqTQDmkVsNKeVXIH9ZRlswswyITVXqX8DGwDJz1I9GZI_awsg=w320-h161" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span>WPL Drop in Scrabble </span></b><span style="font-weight: 700;">Mondays at 1 p.m.</span></span></h2><div><h2><div><span><span><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span>Please call Maureen Bogosian </span></span></span><span>for details <br />@ 603-252-0936</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"></h1><h2><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></span></h2><h2><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></span></span></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Weathersfield Historical Society</div></div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety">https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety</a></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4288" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QVwvpOMzVNoRfW7J5NhduRX-Phiydyhg5vvrs_CK0-wxZ1k4tIISGGfPkEILG60r_9n4ikWzj5nJgdrmMT8RhrKBv-YiCGQaS6idJ8BRTYzYlyfYh0lxNrkjU6P4w5dXQwSf7pcWWSs6JLZKalcpd59k54DyDe6SfC8bWmAbhXp4ayYMqMt0gSGCzSMq/w400-h266/DanFoster_PBN_7731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weathersfield Garden Club</span></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv9cKKG3581Ybc5DahJgI4OEZlYNr1D2xdQQFNMVqRwFM7Bn5aAPanCBKG4Frirfa1MTqUPIoSaGtHE0-HvopjhrC9A-dobTaEMf3RkUBs0b8rUzOY4g6_kt39Pw67W9RsByNhj9zJW3KgeAUTPwEx7SYKIhOlX8_IxQTYpdb9tGfmv2LA2KAvL3yDjOm/w400-h266/AgnesRose_2023_Z72_5325.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The Weathersfield Garden Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Weathersfield Proctor Library</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"> from 6-8 p.m. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">No Garden Club Meetings in November or December. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">They will r</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">econvene on January 16th at Weathersfield Proctor Library. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">New members and guests are always welcome. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Any questions? please email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldgardenclub@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2><div style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span><span></span></span></div></div></h2></div></div><div><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House</div></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Follow them on Facebook: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch">https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch</a></u></span></span></div></div></div></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span><div></div></span></div></span></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><div></div></div></div></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div></div></div></h2><h2><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div></div></h2><h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;">Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield</span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="text-align: center;">Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops</div></span></h1></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2 style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lebanon Opera House</span></span></h2></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The opera house in Lebanon is <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/loh100/" target="_blank">CLOSED for renovations</a></u> but schedule to reopen in February 2024.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/" target="_blank">Renovations Updates</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/2023/10/25/renovation-updates/#gallery" target="_blank">Construction Photos</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.</span></div><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="127" data-original-width="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZ9IMYCu0XGSGU-nDjruqDkjC9zYbmG_Cj6SWrN4h2YrfsC7pByqOnnvLmabPYXHntFSuSnFof7_C7M-ep0IgWzbMCiof2Ve4AEqqeJPyczCXYFVLvAtfTbfHHVnNdXjJSXTVd2KL0b7v/s16000/LOH+logo.jpg" /></a></div></span></h2></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2024</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sasha Velour-The Big Reveal Show, March 4, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VyirCUAR" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Capitol Fools, March 9, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000VynXlUAJ" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Red Barat-Festival of Colors, March 16, 2024 <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/red-baraat/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The String Queens, April 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. <u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/yes-reservation-form/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a> (YES-Youth Education Series)</u></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://operanorth.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinz2b_77QoAUVE7F2e88NvOmcIiLeBeyRcGuh3njuuXa5OnG-tsyoxIj6Y3LI4khybDUa8G7sElS4bDvrNr7U62KwRQtnHAYaEvsD4UOyfA7Rep-GfVcLtfmZjEBelzTjCdUqg9gYiqxxweVYhJz-m2M7gSlZ35Ye19NZdqlHsNxw9eUF3BkAkDnAJKd0_/s320/Sponsor-Logo-400x200-Opera-North.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/" target="_blank">Summerfest 2024</a></u></b><br /><br />Enjoy performances of the highest quality each summer at Blow-Me-Down Farm, a beautiful, outdoor setting on the banks of the Connecticut River in Cornish, NH.<br /><br />Opera North is an American opera company based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and is the region’s oldest professional opera company. The company presents an annual summer season of three fully staged and orchestrated productions ranging from classical and contemporary opera to musical theater.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Summerfest 2024 Subscriptions-<b><u><a href="https://lebanonoperahouse.org/on-subscriptions/" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b><br /><br /><b>Summerfest 2024 productions include:</b><br /><u><b><a href="https://operanorth.org/orpheus/" target="_blank">Orpheus in the Underworld</a></b></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, July 11 at 7pm<br />Friday, July 12 at 7pm<br />Sunday, July 14 at 5pm</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2/" target="_blank">Rigoletto</a></u></b></span><br />Sunday, July 21 at 5pm<br />Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm<br />Saturday, July 27 at 5pm<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><a href="https://operanorth.org/rigoletto-2-copy/" target="_blank">Into the Woods</a></u></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Thursday, August 1 at 7pm<br />Friday, August 2 at 7pm<br />Saturday, August 3 at 5pm<br />Sunday, August 4 at 5pm</span><div><span><div style="font-size: medium;"><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div></span><div><span><h1 style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://cohnh.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Claremont Opera House</span></a></u></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cohnh.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="961" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEe0Wj3VUpK_pkg_2vO66j2HXDHdZ3LbQiHIYBVO5I3wLY3hMVSV3kRyE7PixOebeiOo6k41UkOtiCb213jcU4CKrGzFxUJ8rLToGM3o2BBUjUQM9mtKqERUul_sWszLbCbQt7W47jNUf8pOCj2fBH5JDIKwa6QzwWs_x0tdVW08m2cqSUecfqLlRBKuJn/w400-h63/COH%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><span><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Recycled Percussion, January 27 , two shows 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1184876" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartless, New England's Tribute to HEART, February 10 7:30 p.m. <u><a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35866/production/1182710?performanceId=11377069" target="_blank">TICKETS</a></u></b></div></span></div></div><div><div><h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div></div></div></div><div><div><h1 style="text-align: center;">Yoga </h1><h2><u><span style="font-size: large;">Yoga</span></u></h2><h3 class="eds-event-card-content__title eds-text-color--ui-800 eds-text-bl eds-text-weight--heavy" style="color: var(--eds-ui-800,var(--eds-ui-800,#39364f)); 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font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;">at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville</h2><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You must <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Register</span><span> for each class at least a day ahead by </span><a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a><span>. </span></span></div></h4></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/schedule.html" target="_blank">Class and Registration Info.</a> </b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div><h4><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://withinreachyoga.com/index.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1257" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD4Ci8EdWcgs6YSYKUTPwQ1uVekqTu5PUQM7z5S9F8QokO6McvSbjlN3-fo_qs4Oq6rb2HSk8HQR_0fPy94eduEyvCwv7XkmwJtEqtT-rougCgcM3lylV_ebB13vgdIl7KsbUQWcUnpJ-rodVWZ3R2Vx8M1Msmsywo9-1CBM61D2GHTJh_Iy8PmyeW4Q=w400-h249" width="400" /></a></div></div></h4><div><span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>No Classes on Tuesday, December 19-</b></span><b style="font-size: large;">January Classes to be announced soon.</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tuesday Morning 9-10 AM-Slow Flow, Rest + Restore </b><br /><br /><b>Tuesday Evening-Candle Glow Gentle Flow 5:30-6:30 PM</b><br /><br />Payment: Cash/Check/Venmo @Lisa-Gleeson-6. Sliding scale available - please inquire if needed. Walk-ins can register up to 24 hrs. ahead by <a href="mailto:lisa@withinreachyoga.com">emailing Lisa</a> and are available on a first-come, first served basis (classes fill early!).<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Please arrive 5-15 minutes early with your own props and mats.<br />REFRAIN FROM: Wearing ice cleats (into the building), shoes, perfume, or cologne in the practice space. Do not come to class if you are feeling ill. <br />Follow-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withinreachyoga/">Within Reach Yoga facebook page</a>, <a href="http://withinreachyoga.com/index.html">website </a></span><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2792" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr6ZT4YEqZ2TQX7tD6MLJ7GOLIb-_mBigr2dmnhWx0onRmnEtsdNGhz3ANMG245QVm15PouTqiOXymA6lIgCNb4A5EJInHt2UIaGVt1Vfx3vFLM9XI5eg1CsE8ItqjaK1LxYQGVxiqe7wT3XISWNfnGV4BtbLdh42n9vrIMn6Tm98Xhz9-T1_hnQFagA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></h3></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div><span><b></b><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/s600/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-QfGptdCGeydtBqUaqi9WY-iyN1m0lPHV2xxYtXfcpRZIv22ow8eud4t1qnDVTMQaPrDXswTKfYHIbY5NeWEV0Y8hf-ilMHS4K6PdEGNsr5F7arMcUjI72DABGKWGlCuugFUEVal_sUbwTfNzSEQTU5TlK43fctY_Qv94V44Yhpv0qOkAIe8Z1aUAzM/w640-h426/unnamed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">April 8, 2024Vermont’s location within the path of totality makes it an ideal place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Time to start planning, <b><u><a href="https://www.vermontvacation.com/plan-your-visit/events/2024-total-solar-eclipse-in-vermont?utm_source=Fall+Foliage+Report&utm_campaign=167b9d0afd-foliage_report_email_10_25_2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_034db01433-167b9d0afd-25693292&mc_cid=167b9d0afd&mc_eid=2da5e7cd9d" target="_blank">sign up for solar eclipse updates</a></u></b> by email.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The last time Vermont had a “front row seat” for a total solar eclipse was in 1932</b>, when it was hailed as a “grand celestial spectacle.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Road rules were changed to allow for the minutes of darkness and bulletins advised drivers to pull over and turn off headlights so as to preserve the natural phenomenon.</span><div><span><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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font-weight: 400;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: 400;">Volunteers in Action (ViA) is seeking volunteers</span></span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><br /><br />Volunteers in Action (ViA), a neighbor helping neighbor organization, is seeking immediate volunteer support for two Meals on Wheels routes in Windsor. Details:<br /></span><ul style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Open shifts available Monday through Friday, help when you have time</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Roughly 2-hour commitment (10am – Noon) on volunteer days</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Individual training available upon sign-up</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Minimal driving, low mileage routes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There are additional needs in Weathersfield as well, if people are interested.</span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">For more information: Call (802) 674-5971 Email <a href="mailto:via@mahhc.org">via@mahhc.org</a><br />Melanie P. Sheehan, MPH<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;">Director of Commun<span>ity Health</span></span></span></b></div><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><b></b></span></span></b></b></span></span></span></div></div></h2><h2><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Contact: AARP Vermont Email: <a href="mailto:vtaarp@aarp.org">vtaarp@aarp.org</a> with questions.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><br /></div><hr style="font-size: medium;" /></span></span></div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s2048/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGOh-A3G2qGZb9D7jbBzBJ-nblNMTpjeglhhkFv5FxGROXcy6XzfoxHWkV0RNDXiTaG2OQ7ANGbSpXgpqh4Fr_icLR_vqW2cVEJvn-2h3A7ijY2EKpxqpoIoHRD1xqgB0YdRe7Fa7B18a/s320/clipart-restaurant-menus-11.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"></table></h3><h2><u>Visit Our Local Restaurants</u></h2><h3><div style="font-weight: 400;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></h3><h3><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: roboto, robotodraft, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; width: 667px;"><tbody><tr><td align="" class="m_-4354852473484507467editor-col m_-4354852473484507467OneColumnMobile" style="margin: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 667px;"></table></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.copperfoxvt.com/" target="_blank">The Copper Fox</a></u><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 </span></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">(802) 885-1031</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm</span></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)</span></span></h3><h3><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Daily Grind Café </span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859<br />93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)<br />Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/windsor-brewery/" target="_blank">Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery</a> </span><a href="tel:+01-802-674-5491">802-674-5491</a><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">336 Ruth Carney Drive</span><br /><span style="font-weight: 400;">Windsor, VT 05089</span></div><div><span><u><a href="https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/events/category/brewery-event/windsor/?utm_source=Harpoon+Email+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5c496d6a20-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_18_02_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb30d78582-5c496d6a20-58552345&mc_cid=5c496d6a20&mc_eid=4a152b7130" target="_blank">EVENTS</a></u></span></div></h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.weathersfieldinn.com/" target="_blank"><span><span>In</span></span>n at Weathersfield</a> <a href="tel:802-2639217">(802) 263-9217</a></b> </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Inn+At+Weathersfield/@43.3619766,-72.5232076,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!3m7!1s0x89e1c7e1f1e7ef9b:0x566f80fa37b2a038!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d43.3619766!4d-72.5210189?hl=en">1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151</a></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b>Maybelline's</b></span><b> </b></u></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 591-4311</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.<br /><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.outerlimitsbrewing.com/">Outer Limits Brewing</a> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(802)-287-6100</span><br /></b><span style="font-size: medium;">Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..<br />60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 </span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Diner-106802564081842"><b>Springfield Diner</b></a>-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VillagersIceCream" target="_blank"><b>Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant</b></a>-</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>(802) 795-0063 <span style="background-color: #fcff01;"><u>CLOSED for the Season</u></span></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) <br />4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgQcKLP-5YKK0xftmoJmGautWr1_YZAN-mI2dUzBvXCbUo724h9A7OmY2U3wL7G9IeCnikjVgzTmSYjIOoZT374FPJZehS11ymX1VpjinpYp0IoSyGYPKbUrdvVpE4-Ps6NBGFfgSoUrZOmT9mQ2m6HrLBNrm7KKurnnv_Lj2O5FhBmwElWcjD0yfpQ/s1000/GraftonPond_PBN_8807_med.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1576" data-original-width="2272" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSrp2D2ZmmYze46LSyL-UVB13uQzs3wKR2QG3mdyejBtUH0DLMfWxZiZYLsDfal9ggVhJSzq5zqqC3HSDIk1mBtHvHmuqAzBnPVQ8KD7bz4eQbdgOQwih5-cCnp8gSggdzzNE9P0tnBeR0eM3hg5Gb4__2bCBpTn_6fz8nQhh1arGnlybTeshB06t0A/w640-h444/GraftonPond_20220727_152203_crop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2><hr /></h2><h1 style="font-size: medium; 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padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" id="post-body-3872561098102871718" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.</u></span><span><span><br /><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. </div><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"> The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!</div></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weathersfieldfs" style="font-weight: normal;">Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and leave a message, email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email </span><a href="mailto:weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com" style="font-weight: normal;">weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><br /><br /><span><u>Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland.</u></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.</span><br /><br /><u>Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf </u><span style="font-weight: normal;">in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.</span></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xxx-large;"><b>Winter Tips</b></span></div><h3><div class="post-outer" style="border: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; position: relative;"><div class="post" style="margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-body entry-content float-container" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 1.5em 0px 2em;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div class="DetailPage-content-wrap" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/s700/2023-11-05%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNzxpqZ3NSUCYxMsYqMZFmikfd3hP1Q5WPPuyEI7eB3r-RIN5RSMwIGQTTQIRVkZrRuAJ_Cme9CkxUD5Ac4Zt2abDOYsFO-EGwiQo8Yc3ITORclB0zfkGvD4DtrPBpSarGQqA-nrfrVGvM8B8150gvdhMvRixOLMVqH3Kds-bqQ6QRAcFW5-__hOezIw1/w558-h640/2023-11-05%20copy.png" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Ready for Winter Storms</span></span></h2></span></span></span><h2 style="clear: both;"><span><span><span>Steps you can take now, to prepare for storms:<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Keep your cellphone charged</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Download the GMP app to help you report an outage and track restoration times</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have some bottled water and non-perishable food on hand</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Have flashlights and fresh batteries where you can easily find them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Make a plan for where you can go if power is out for an extended time</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Storm safety reminders:</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Pay attention to the weather forecast and changing conditions</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Stay far away from any downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Always assume downed lines and trees are energized – you cannot tell by looking at them</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call GMP to report downed lines</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call 911 for medical emergencies</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">Call Vermont 211 for help with emergency housing and more</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;">More storm preparation and safety tips are available on GMP's website at: </span><a href="https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/" style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">https://greenmountainpower.com/safety/</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Vermont State Resources and</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COVID-19 Response Information</b></span></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-weight: 400; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>GET VACCINATED</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>and GET YOUR BOOSTER</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community</b></span></div></div></div></div></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 <b><u><a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19" target="_blank">Information Page</a></u></b>.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><span><div style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></div></span></b></span></span><span>VT Digger Coronavirus Report: <u><a href="https://vtdigger.org/coronavirus/" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a></u></span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><h1 class="ArtP-headline"></h1></span></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/" target="_blank">Mt. Ascutney Hospital</a> Open for <a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">Walk-Ins</a> M-F 1-5 PM</b></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering <b><a href="https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/walk-in-services" target="_blank">walk-in service </a></b>on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.</span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.<br /><br />Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.<br /><br />A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.</span><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><hr /></h2><h1 style="text-align: center;"></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h1></h1><h2 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"><span></span></div></div></div></h2><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Billings-Farm/Sunflowers-2020/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="3467" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPbI6vvp9N0mINg7vRXDp1Bw2uW0PHcbGNDksjhgByPLpRPuKngNkFKy0QCObw0jJAK6KyHayShNhukCcjrUN6nbW_Gx1K_EOumkZiMvSadlimap1HmhlwIvRnlVnj8o3jCJMfQfxYJkr/w640-h168/sunflower+banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><span><span><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="1000" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKE7TsK1IMpkJMc2to7Cs5v8eJ3GM4vHwHV80mriCpzhyphenhypheno2R-SOwuxBVHOeLueB1qPEN9dFPA9v6C1CM3Xacu8qOAEQvnJln5rICVvUJiZSgz4FyRn8ZK0oQaq0Xf_6gBiq1-leRd59RZroIUNQccM9YzAqz1xzkfPw_4spaYuF3g-XDM9MKckxyCakjl/w640-h412/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1762.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two-toed Sloth, Tortuguero, Costa Rica.<br />More photos: <b><u><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></u></b></div><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Costa Rica-where the people say PURA VIDA (good life). It's a stunning country; they have beaches, surfing, rainforests, mountains, cloud forests, volcanoes and such incredible biodiversity-it was magnificent, a biologist's dream trip!<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We traveled to this Central American Country with <b><u><a href="https://www.goaheadtours.com/" target="_blank">EF Go Ahead Tours</a></u></b>. (We've traveled with them to six previous destinations: Italy, Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, Great Britain, and Spain). They offer large and small group tours. We flew out of Boston on American Airlines on Friday, December 2 thorough Miami to San Jose, Costa Rica. After a long day of travel we arrived at our hotel the <b><u><a href="https://www.crowneplaza.com/hotels/us/en/san-jose/sjocp/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=03717490&icdv=03717490&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIubqghLuUgwMVpV9HAR0gPgZwEAAYAyAAEgLPn_D_BwE" target="_blank">Crown Plaza Corbici </a></u></b>around 9:30 p.m.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">It was a fairly upscale hotel in the center of San Jose. Unfortunately, Saturday night the hotel was hosting a school graduation AND Roger Waters was performing in the stadium near the hotel. As you can imagine-it was quite noisy.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Our adventure began, Monday, December 3 with our luggage outside our hotel door at 6AM (brutal) followed by breakfast buffet and lobby call for 7 AM.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We loaded up the bus and headed to Tortuguero for our boat ride to our lodge for the next couple of days. Leaving San Jose we saw some pretty views of the surrounding mountains.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuen7Vs8vADhe6jg-gF4KYwNw5JsWW-yOLUA9AdNudtrs7MOv6ORUK8xKf41Rj6voqgzrNcqXlXqbCtvplSQCXwG_bLCkm7GkuB4orG1TQuN-BnQBBeqSVDPvv0D7iduP9iXYGPTtLzS59pcEagI-IC8JcsXAk6p9u2phbaMPY2zE0MCRqHP0hyDVTq4h/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_OnThe%20Road_DSC_1483%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">We stopped for a comfort stop and to stretch our legs and were treated to some very beautiful flowers.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3HmnqS9MD6HWYU-KtaDva5hSpQMMy-qV7bZgcqnRRke9CiatWWHbfQpO58G3RTRWwL93zvMF0u4HxUD_Lb42q49nSQ9bFf_mvdfeR0HiSh2GG1od5afnQFIw-KGDReyElOILeIOf1jorfMFZhH9-PnA8zmev4a4qYmyaMxXGZFuDB66hnigfc3UtK0Qr/w426-h640/CostaRica2023_RestStop_DSC_1521%20copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">In the town of Siguirres, we cross the railroad tracks that were laid originally in the late 1800s by the Keith brothers-Henry and Minor for transportation of bananas to the coastal port of Limon then on to Europe.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJA1itayW_p-8KWZg8bpHwpsS2S8W8eMB4bKpcBKXyqWuNpkq22muhhPJVSjXd0nsCDs0D_GBUwXKzpbk9soelyJJ2Kb-57Fhh4_HfIo5c8M98cuatejiNxP34_PZB4ukw-PUDz0KVnCJdgjnrx8kkWt_uOfrSjwM_33uYv3e7GcWbAoJWCiZQa0gJV4n/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_OnThe%20Road_DSC_1540%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />We met up with our "water taxi/bus" at Caño Blano for our hour long boat ride to the Evergreen Lodge.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkL_Wvv8ih4vSwrZs3OZk8sVDmJ8G5lHviV19BZBhD0mY2O6lDTUfe3ffulrZoHrvq3bvkMCCt0VaZFv1_gxXnklBtSx1O8fZv5aqPMM8CmFLBar10iyO9kfq7UyEcfaXe1Jyva5sO4Kut2yLSQK1ivlyzWr9nYxJ1Kr7FKxwVjWHTnhqnz0EJ3F_TccV/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_RiverBoat_DSC_1571%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Along the way we start to see reptiles, birds and domestic cattle.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnOZi5ijsANnPSx9cMICSXp9wtbcqiraqLWYq6w1qBbeEs602VIEunjl-RtPhU3miTE76K-YUgQzhdZqx01UQ9BKo1hnY6W_CFOeNiqUPnU5Ugm3ReGVsRG-a-_7o3vOXWw9Cn08DSt8QobwX8pqgoaAqhassbS5v4cNDwbAoiLl_a358oreC9zD7RjWU/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Caiman_DSC_1610%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a Caiman that our boat driver, Carlos, spotted, not an alligator or a crocodile.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvISieG9RvpQjZQpLeJ4jS6wlFG4cL3ts9MNOMoNlfgQ_jNQjaEvW-NEFsrFWv66IyNKErU8TJD_0O5g_4TaIlMcSCiaWE9Siu1IeA3Vv7cEIvnq29iRIFz8TLZ58KGgS_HiZtNx9XTnPM96qmz53_C9vaPEn471RpK0GerqHNefsfXMf1DbasUk_4LY6U/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Crocodile_DSC_1646%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>This is a Crocodile that was on the lawn of a lodge along the river. It's snout is very different from the caiman's above.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDOe96EDn_z4H5GHCDfSc-uLDd_x8UmlezIdDgDEbW_KITfxCDtnW11CuZOYWKbz9eYsTYjrL1qXu-FIdIZeD60NTA7x4Lzm6D27Pj5wpiFAKXIansOjrbU8dETTIocWc8c4f_HT2tRLjp2WXCEAiWj26G4Pzjb9ZD1z9iBQquuMChM-KITKslbGEzARu/s1000/CostaRica2023_Cattle__DSC_1627%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDOe96EDn_z4H5GHCDfSc-uLDd_x8UmlezIdDgDEbW_KITfxCDtnW11CuZOYWKbz9eYsTYjrL1qXu-FIdIZeD60NTA7x4Lzm6D27Pj5wpiFAKXIansOjrbU8dETTIocWc8c4f_HT2tRLjp2WXCEAiWj26G4Pzjb9ZD1z9iBQquuMChM-KITKslbGEzARu/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Cattle__DSC_1627%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>These cattle are Brahmans-originally brought to Costa Rica from India.</div><div><br /></div><div>Making our way along the river we enter the Tortuguero National Park and see the manatee protected watershed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JUnoJdANS3VfN6UBQ1dC2qpyXndib_v0byd5QY4egFQYeDtRMWlj_vvndW3-VFACfWLbztXF-KFCu9jXmJKplSZmnaIw4PokNTRTK6deC2fvFY3ICvqyuPtKDcFgm-ndfr1ZSSwVHQfCJ0O74hlo_Bx2FXHY5nF1WIXYCXR04mIZb7EKPcY6RBhGH2N_/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1655%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's hot and humid, we are truly on a jungle river tour.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipym8y7U4XjSQBleivSffGVRACqcMJtWbN37SU_eYUuRS4dXmZ4XzEzp7rzpoZexZdLP42g8ymL3ZM-5CLS0a5Px8Lr98-ERO6_FYSH4JgG7cQcS13tXplx8zf71M-5Pqk7hPeb6TP3JrFzuw1wpKzDQuSf8y2ZHGXCu7I5XICB6ZRpgCjPSg5Daxv9fuY/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1659%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The <b><u><a href="https://www.evergreentortuguero.com/" target="_blank">Evergreen Lodge</a></u></b> Dock comes into view and we head to our room then to the restaurant for a buffet lunch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLmQUj1FLk9XS3qLFOGGXm7qaCMAQi00rF1hG9Ss7LKaXN-CP9MHiK5Zm72tvuo03nJ1_cF5w4B9sPBl09B-E6PRMPQwAJ285SGQF060mYtId6_IGdRje4eVxl1IZA4ynALMeHkrBbRpBCDrvs5W88uUzhUwiU-quxNv1RaNXQVXG5vyqtDyGBsrgC0Cz/s1000/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1702%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLmQUj1FLk9XS3qLFOGGXm7qaCMAQi00rF1hG9Ss7LKaXN-CP9MHiK5Zm72tvuo03nJ1_cF5w4B9sPBl09B-E6PRMPQwAJ285SGQF060mYtId6_IGdRje4eVxl1IZA4ynALMeHkrBbRpBCDrvs5W88uUzhUwiU-quxNv1RaNXQVXG5vyqtDyGBsrgC0Cz/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1702%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After lunch we hop aboard our board for a trip to the town of Tortuguero. We take note of the dock sign, not that we'd swim in the brown water (heavy rain runoff-we're visiting just outside the rainy season). </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJM4-LBe4WgwkHArk3AeinC60L-245OLqVAGAJ1lM66nmuS2i7MXBBwB_CGIO2OD8y6rdlavuwj0ugWy5EzpKHhcCIECpdIy4F-WpRCygDEPzXsR9r8k0hrzGducnDCFnBWuBZrpzRyrSYN1OTUEyGVOVGugOfbp7QldpiUNGJCnt0OcTdPxOdyvClOIW/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1715%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Our destination is a stop at the <a href="https://conserveturtles.org/stc-programs-research-tortuguero-visitors-center/">Sea Turtle Conservancy Center</a>. Just a quick walk around then a walk along the black sand beach where sea turtles lay their eggs every year. During <b><u><a href="https://conserveturtles.org/information-sea-turtles-general-behavior/#nest" target="_blank">nesting season</a></u></b>, an average, 30,000 female green sea turtles nest in Tortuguero.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijC8et-YMCMDkzUUbLcKBwdjXXlbcE4L0wsSe-Fje7Y5G02mU2Iwdq_OArz-1bJcNUiMVA0nU24PlB_A2-cR_NuG8EN5cY10qKvOag2UtXRQroi7QrYn0kCJQRieg4Eb-nvYD3icz0kdFq2BVD5sa97qEmAkhA7B2ikQ_4wM0SZR75i2qiwvHlPaZs6z_L/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1720%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">We spot our first Scarlet Macaws eating almonds. </span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1000" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GiJ6JoLXHqGrTCaxCc2vCSpgVShoQjuQGREEpoWFZBcd2TfNx8z7JtyIVu8QKJ0_M3BHK0NKqtvvWieAzejAz3JWRc8i3r8GZ-ynKSN-pvesbUhgZi7X8rKKRpszXoTaAieSBr60FAqNxdEGkz9qIRRsgjym1z_2BqYoCVSkrMExyJbw7_E_j_PBVINF/w640-h418/CostaRica2023_ScarlettMacaw_DSC_1739%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">We walk along the beach where the sea turtles nest and I dip my toes into the warm Caribbean Sea.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2-rS7_CAih_SDWMw4aDuLWf3XspPn4KsnIE0H5chf5q9aFNaqGoGOvX-uZbXxYd4_nhYLfqrozCmIsTNvEPW3DYol7hKYu1mc5HZtAU2lUk69dRqV52AQHqysx3KVv8URG7grlqKVguH3JMZs1Tq8ZOM0n9rt8PnvrDm0jU0FZuXh4BskamrSM4A57Jp/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1751%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">As we turn off the beach to head into town, someone spots a two-toed sloth in a tree and everyone gathers to watch this strange creature making it's way among the branches. It's a Sloth version of Tai Chi.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1000" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUMNjd21j8VDPfNjtkjlmxsD6EbLmSA815Ez8Cc08WSR4kCEWlkkrdf4J26CO0ShE2ZxkkreOLLrlw30tOlbwyh7O2QvEXV3bZdJzaziGmcH9DniTMh7Zrv6tkcSChyZqu38lmsCWBJqhRvG41ftvJnIkHVvN4ZiO8h4dMDHxPe2BR-Y28WYiM4AceRcD/w640-h424/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1765%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBbcx3c7wsOkR62NE-uUYAvy7busDk1yuvYu5NDTF03W9yySU5UBnep9rEaFkahTUtiMfRwR28xDYtOCntU_xdHQ_IgxGORkwNTL5z7MucIZV23huoChFSjlhIl4Ox8scrYjKf7hyphenhyphenXH5JpAQpwWZ2C7anYYYqebd5rAW_VXlsb1JWfA9yJd6w2idvkwIt/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_TwoToedSloth_DSC_1798%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Back in our boat and back to the lodge for a quick rest before our welcome group meeting then buffet dinner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9bU64TiP1rWPJDcX6JKj1AWumGWOMeO7TFG2eAMdwROkY4m6cpeN5aLPt-XaNOe78wCvLkCODv4AaM6xSQDRm8LOXRwu1NLvfoqDj1cJu_kxf6x_Cq7BUhNOXA1ByLYGjd_e_R0V7IrXoTAP3xsKOWA8BiTz6Gt-WF0jj66aUM7xd4lmEi3r4-2M85mDZ/w640-h426/CostaRica2023_Tortuguero_DSC_1810%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The lodge is very basic and rustic, you really cannot drink the tap water but the restaurant and bars have potable water. The mosquitoes were a bit vicious but bug spray helps.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">More photos: <a href="https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/">https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Costa-Rica/December-3/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Next up: A boat tour of Tortuguero National Park then an afternoon kayak in the park.</span></div>Photos by Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15773743471006858586noreply@blogger.com