Weathersfield News July 22 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News July 20, 2015
I need a vacation. Can I just say-"Stop The World, I
Want to Get Off." I know I, do it to myself. I really need to learn to say
NO. But it's so hard. As my friend from West Windsor
says (when I see her at EVERY event I'm attending or covering for this
newspaper) "I have a fear of missing something!" That young lady is
so right on the mark. This past week was out of control.
It started with a few
girlfriends on Wednesday evening. Watching the sun set, good conversation and
$5 margaritas-who could ask for more.
Thursday my life kicked into high gear. I spent the morning
folding t-shirts and setting up the merchandise for the 27th Annual Vermont 100Endurance Race. I rushed home, showered and went to the Library Trustee's
meeting. Friday I was back at Silver Hill Meadow for the Race Registration day.
My two favorite Merch Volunteers |
I got home at 9 p.m. and was up again at 8 a.m. posting race info on the race
website. I met up with a friend and his wife and toured a few race course aid
stations-they did restock, I took pictures.
Frozen Fins, Vermont Parrotheads at Margaritaville Aid Station |
Home at 3 p.m., shower, change and
off to shoot a wedding at the Inn at Weathersfield. Home, download images, and off to the Center Meeting House to
shoot the Library's "Summer Evening With Friends and Neighbors."
More images from "A Summer Evening...": https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/WeathersfieldProctorLibrary/2015-Galleries/A-Summer-Evening/
Up
at 8 a.m. on Sunday and BACK to Silver Hill Meadow for the finish line (100
mile runners need to be across the finish line by 10 a.m. the 30 hour cut-off.)
Finishers, BBQ, Awards photos and home to change and shower before heading
north to Essex VT to see Neil Young perform.
More Vermont 100 Endurance Race images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontAdaptive-1/Vermont-100/Vermont-100-2015
Neil Young at the Champlain Valley Expo Center Sunday July 19.
What a show. Neil looks older (and he is!) but he sounds just like the voice I remember from my 8-track of his album "Harvest." Puss N Boots opened the show.
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Neil-Young/Champlain-Valley-Essex-VT
Concert videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoDmqpXrhmSssqWNcL5NdyLW
Neil Young at the Champlain Valley Expo Center Sunday July 19.
What a show. Neil looks older (and he is!) but he sounds just like the voice I remember from my 8-track of his album "Harvest." Puss N Boots opened the show.
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Neil-Young/Champlain-Valley-Essex-VT
Concert videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoDmqpXrhmSssqWNcL5NdyLW
Puss N Boots Featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Cat Popper.
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/PussNBoots/Champlain-Valley-Essex-VT/
Concert Videos: https://youtu.be/9f-A1OSGE2I?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoCpzhEx5H__fAqpM1TV6nwm
I'm hoping for a MUCH slower week this week but only time will tell. Stayed tuned, gentle readers. I'll let you know in next week's column. Breathe.
More images: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/PussNBoots/Champlain-Valley-Essex-VT/
Concert Videos: https://youtu.be/9f-A1OSGE2I?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoCpzhEx5H__fAqpM1TV6nwm
I'm hoping for a MUCH slower week this week but only time will tell. Stayed tuned, gentle readers. I'll let you know in next week's column. Breathe.
News You Can Use
Select Board-met
Monday Jul. 20 for their regular meeting. Will report on the action next week.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library-The Board voted to apply for Zoning and Building permits to begin
construction on an ADA
compliant bathroom. The Zoning hearing is scheduled for Aug. 26 at Martin
Memorial Hall. More details to follow.
Position Open / Library Director-The Weathersfield Proctor Library in Weathersfield, Vermont is hiring for a Library Director. The opening is for 32 hours per week and offers an excellent benefits package, including FULL health insurance coverage for employee & dependents. Comprehensive benefit sheet and complete job description available upon request. To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest and the contact information for 3 professional references to:
Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees
c/o Town Manager
PO Box 550
Ascutney, VT 05030-0550
or
librarytrustee@comcast.net
Position Open / Library Director-The Weathersfield Proctor Library in Weathersfield, Vermont is hiring for a Library Director. The opening is for 32 hours per week and offers an excellent benefits package, including FULL health insurance coverage for employee & dependents. Comprehensive benefit sheet and complete job description available upon request. To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest and the contact information for 3 professional references to:
Weathersfield Proctor Library Trustees
c/o Town Manager
PO Box 550
Ascutney, VT 05030-0550
or
librarytrustee@comcast.net
More info at: http://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/2015/07/weathersfield-vt-library-director-open.html
Weathersfield School
News-I hope to have a report on the School Consolidation Meetings in next
week's column.
Town Calendar of
Events:
Village Harmony, a world music ensemble made up of 27 teen singers, Friday, Jul. 24 7:30 p.m.
Weathersfield Center Meeting House. If you've heard them in past years, you know that you are in for a treat. The incredible enthusiasm that these young people project while performing South African, Balkan, Georgian, American shape note and Renaissance music is infectious. Their energy is matched by their professionalism. Suggested admission ranges from $5 to $10 dollars. Come if you can—you'll be glad you did! Call 802-263-5547 for more information.
Village Harmony, a world music ensemble made up of 27 teen singers, Friday, Jul. 24 7:30 p.m.
Weathersfield Center Meeting House. If you've heard them in past years, you know that you are in for a treat. The incredible enthusiasm that these young people project while performing South African, Balkan, Georgian, American shape note and Renaissance music is infectious. Their energy is matched by their professionalism. Suggested admission ranges from $5 to $10 dollars. Come if you can—you'll be glad you did! Call 802-263-5547 for more information.
Volunteer Work Day at
the 1879 Schoolhouse Saturday Jul. 25 8 a.m.-noon. The Committee is looking
for a few volunteers to help out with a couple of small around the old school. Please
call Matt Keniston at 802 263 5300 if you can help.
Celebration of Life
for Patricia Daniels-Saturday Jul. 25 10 a.m. Pat's family has changed the
location for the Celebration of Life for Patricia. The venue will now be the Weathersfield Center Church ,
on the Center Road
(not at martin Memorial Hall as previously scheduled.)
Mario B. Scholarship
Fundraiser at the Inn at Weathersfield- Jul.
29 The inn will be donating 10% of their food & beverage sales to the Mario
Bevacqua Scholarship Fund. Mario was principal at the Weathersfield School
for twenty years. Mario was dedicated to the belief that every child deserved a
well-rounded education. Each year, a Weathersfield high school senior, who
exhibits those same qualities, is chosen to receive this $500 scholarship.
The Frippery is Coming. The Weathersfield Historical
Society is hosting its annual Frippery on Aug. 1 at The Weathersfield Center
Meeting House. Anyone wishing to donate can call Maureen for questions at
603-252-0936. This is always a fun event with lots of great things for sale to
benefit the Historical Society.
A Second Connecticut River Sweep Aug. 9. 9 a.m.-noon. The
flotilla leaves from North Star and arrives at Ashley’s Landing across from
Weathersfield Bow. This is the flotilla's 16th year. (And the river is much
better for it.) If you would like to get a little mucky, enjoy a lovely
journey, and help the river and all who use it, contact Steve Aikenhead at steve@vermontel.net, or 802-263-5439. He
can answer your questions and give you more details. Please contact him before
Aug.1 so he knows who will be attending.
Event Details and Schedule http://www.active.com/perkinsville-vt-vt/running/trail-run-races/west-weathersfield-2nd-annual-five-alarm-5k-trail-run-walk-2015
Ongoing:
Weathersfield Hikes-Saturday,
Aug. 1 9:30 a.m. Tucker Trail Lookout. From the green in Perkinsville we head
up a road and a driveway and onto a wooded route that climbs to a fine
southeastern view from the top of ledge. The difficulty is moderate to
strenuous. The climb is steady, but the footing is good. The total distance is
about 1.8 miles, up and back. Feel free to call Steve, hiking organizer, at
263-5439 with questions.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library-The Summer Reading Program is in full swing. Friday, Jul 24 at 6:30
p.m. Super Hero Movie Night-Disney's "BRAVE." Saturday, Aug 1
10:30 a.m. Firefighter Hat Crafts; Saturday, Aug 8 6:30 p.m. Summer Reading
Party and Super Hero Obstacle Course-Come and Save a Damsel or Damson from
mortal peril! So put on your SUPER
CAPE and Check Out some
books! Let the Summer Reading Adventure Begin! The Trustees have rented a
port-o-let until a new ADA
accessible bathroom can be built to accommodate the library patrons.
Valley Court
Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield areas to
work with low level offenders in the community. The organization embraces the
principles of restorative justice. As a volunteer, you will hear participant's
stories and help create a restorative contract with them. The group meets once
a month at the Springfield Police Department, your commitment will require
about 3 hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit
our website at www.vcdp.org or
call Maureen at 802-295-5078
#10.
Food Shelf The
Weathersfield Food Shelf is located at 7303 Route 131 - the former "World
of Discovery" daycare. Thanks to the generosity of their donors, the
Weathersfield Food Shelf will now be open every Thursday from 4-5 p.m.
Senior Exercise
Program in Ascutney-FREE
sponsored by RSPV- Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall,
Route 5, Ascutney , VT. Classes are led by Geraldine Rudenfeldt.
If interested call 674-5254 for more information.
Weathersfield Proctor
Library, Hours: Wed 10-6 p.m.; Thurs
& Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. Summer
Reading Program "Super Heroes" begins Jun. 24, come in and sign
up today! FREE Programs-FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Do you want to learn
how to use a computer? Sign up for email or Facebook or learn more about
internet safety? Did you know the library offers downloadable eBooks and
audiobooks? Sign up required. BYOL (bring your own laptop or smartphone if you
have one).
Volunteers in Action
(VIA) is looking for volunteer drivers. VIA is an organization that drives people
to doctor's appointments, usually at Mt.
Ascutney Hospital
or DHMC and occasionally grocery missions. Your mileage is reimbursable.
Please call VIA at (802) 674-5971 ask for Martha or Scottie.
Need to Find a
Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
Have anything you want included in this news and events
column-email Nancy
at photosbynanci@comcast.net two
weeks prior to your event.