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Weathersfield News April 20, 2015
I know it's spring because 1) the phoebes are back and
scouting out my bay window ledge for nest building 2) my kitchen is overrun
with ants 3) I planted my pea and lettuce seeds after turning over parts of my
garden 4) the "peepers" in our wetland are peeping, and 5) my
crocuses are up. I've been waiting for these warm sunny days for months and I'm
sure glad they are finally here. May Day and Vermont Green Up day are just
around the corner.
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News You Can Use
Select Board-From
their Apr. 6 Meeting-Tenney Hill land for sale. The voters approved the sale at Town Meeting in March. Neil
Daniels urged the Board not to sell the Tenney Hill property on the grounds
that it has an excellent source of water (200 gpm) under it with a protection
area (formed by Wilgus State Park, the Interstate, Charlie Johnson’s land, and
the power line corridor) surrounding it. He said the Town acquired it by
donation and the protection area is free.
The Board discussed various ways of protecting the water while honoring the
vote taken at Town Meeting. The consensus was that the Board should hire a
realtor and then discuss the options after that.
The Board and Fire Commission agreed to hold a joint meeting
on Apr. 27 at 7 p.m. at Martin Hall to further discuss the Weathersfield
Hazardous Materials Response Ordinance. There seems to be some confusion among
the Select Board and the members of the fire departments, who asked for
clarification of the amendment’s intent and how it would be applied.
Update on Perkinsville
School
Report on Award of Bids for Town Highway 10-Wheeler Chassis and
Body/Plow-Mr. Mullen reported that the chassis, plow and truck body have been
ordered. The total cost is $180,801, which is well under the $199,000 limit set
by the voters. Mr. Hazeltine said the truck should be ready for service by
mid-summer.
Reminder-Town Clerk
Office Closed Apr. 28-Apr. 28 the office will also be closed for Vermont
Municipal Clerk's and Treasurer's Training. The Town Offices will be open both
days.
New Eureka Math and Wheatley ELA Curricula approved by the
Supervisory Union Board. The decision helps satisfy recent legislation
mandating adoption or establishment of a unified curriculum at the supervisory
union level.
Updates on testing-Science NECAP tests will be given to
grades 4 and 8 on May 12, 13, 14. SBAC Assessment for grades 3-8 will be
administered from May 19-29.
Announcing-WS Poetry Contest-Entry Rules: Poem must be your
own original work, 1 or 2 pages in length, any theme or topic, no need to rhyme,
it can be from a class assignment or written at home. Submit entries by Apr. 29
to Mrs. Tennis, drop in Poetry mailbox in foyer or email to: jtennis@wsesu.net.
Be sure to include your name and grade. There will be a prize for grades K-2;
3-5 and 6-8
Town Calendar of
Events
May 15 7/8 Graduation Dance Time: TBA; Jun. 4-School Report Night 5- 6p.m.; Jun. 5-Grade
8 Class Trip to Boston; Jun. 15-Grade 8
Graduation 7 p.m.; Jun. 16-Last Day of
School for Students-Early Release Day;
Jun. 17 Building Based In-Service Day for Teachers. Panther Cub Night Wednesday, May 13 6-7:30
p.m. is hosted to welcome incoming Kindergarten students, joining the school in
the fall of 2015. A night filled with fun, laughter, good food, and great
activities. Parents bring their soon-to-be kindergarten students in to meet
their new classmates, faculty and staff, they get a chance to look over the
classroom and become familiar with the school. Drama Club Dates-Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court-Dress
Rehearsal Friday, May 29, 3-5 p.m. Performances Saturday, May 30, 2 p.m. and Monday,
Jun. 1, 1 p.m. in the Gym for all K-8 students.
Obituaries
Lakeland FL Lou ise.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dave, her daughter Kimberly, son
Steven, younger brother JC and five grandchildren. Born May 14, 1943, in
Clifton Forge, VA, she attended William and Mary
College , married her husband, Dave,
then an Army officer, traveled Europe and raised
their daughter Kim (MacPhee) and son Steve while moving frequently from post to
post. During 20 years as an Army wife she found time to work as office manager
for a very successful orthodontist and secured her VA real estate license.
Following Dave's Army retirement she continued to manage a dental office in VT,
do tax returns at H&R Block and be active in Vermont and Weathersfield politics while
supporting Dave in a business startup. They moved to FL. in 1996 and she
immediately found employment at, then the largest one site RV complex, rising
to Director of Customer Service for then owner of LZ Days I-4, Don Wallace. She
retired in 2006 focusing on her hobbies. Memorial donations may be made in her
name to The American Cancer Society - Fight Against Pancreatic
Cancer.
Perkinsville, VT-Sarah
J. Gunzinger, 70, passed away Saturday, Apr. 11 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical
Center in Lebanon , N.H. Newport ,
N.H. Towle High School
in Newport , and then from Katharine Gibbs School
of Business in Boston , Mass. Mass. ,
and Vt. , in the Banking and Development
Industry, She was employed with Vermont Research in Springfield ,
Vt. for several years, and retired from
Customized Structures in Claremont ,
N.H. Brattleboro , Vt. Newport ,
N.H. Ventura ,
Calif. and James Newton Jr. of Superior , Colo. Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield , Vt.
Ongoing:
Valley Court
Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to
work with low level offenders in the community. The organization embraces the
principles of restorative justice. As a volunteer, you will hear participant's
stories and help create a restorative contract with them. The group meets once
a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require
about 3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit
our website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802-295-5078
#10.
Food Shelf
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located at 7303 Route 131 -
the former "World of Discovery" daycare. Thanks to the generosity of
their donors, the Weathersfield Food Shelf will now be open every Thursday from
4-5 p.m.
Senior Exercise
Program in Ascutney-FREE
sponsored by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall,
Route 5, Ascutney , VT.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library, Hours: Wed 10-6 p.m.; Thurs
& Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. FREE
Programs-FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Do you want to learn how to use a computer? Sign up for email or Facebook or
learn more about internet safety? Did you know the library offers downloadable
eBooks and audiobooks? Sign up required. BYOL (bring your own laptop or
smartphone if you have one).-Preschool
Storytime Wednesdays 11 a.m. Jan 21
- May 27
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