Weathersfield News Aug. 12 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News August 12, 2015
Another weekend in the books. I spent Saturday morning at the "Tatse of Woodstock." Elm Street was closed from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.. It was filled with food vendors, local crafters and music. Pentagle Arts hosted a "Chalk It Up!" street art contest and ArtisTree had face painting. The weather was perfect. And everyone had a wonderful time.
More images of Taste of Woodstock: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Valley-News/August-2015/A-Taste-of-Woodstock/
On my way to Woodstock, I crossed paths with some of the riders in the Harpoon Point to Point.
The Harpoon Point to Point presented by National Life Group
is a charity cycling event created in 2002 to raise funds and awareness for the
Vermont Foodbank’s mission to end the growing problem of hunger in Vermont . The Harpoon
Point to Point is supported by the Harpoon Brewery, the
Point
Radio Network, the Vermont Foodbank and National Life Group! They raised over $906,205 as of
Saturday morning with a goal of One Million dollars. There 25, 50 or 100 mile
bike rides, followed by a party at Harpoon Brewery in Windsor .
After "tasting" my fill of all things Woodstock, I went to a most
delightful performance of "The Jungle Book" by the BarnArts summer
campers in Barnard. The costumes and makeup were amazing. After only rehearsing a couple
of weeks their performances were spot on.
More images from The Jungle Book: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/August-2015/The-Jungle-Book/
Sunday I went to the Ascutney Volunteer
Fire Department Chief's Golf Classic. I don't understand golf at all but I sure had a fun time. The brownie/ice
cream sundae bar at the end of the day really hit the spot for me and the other
84 golfers who attended. Richard "Dick" George, the retired deputy chief
from Claremont Fire Department won the challenge with the closest putt to the
cup. Dick is seen here with the trophy's designer retired AVFD Chief Rod Spaulding.
More images from the Chief's Classic: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontPlaces/Ascutney-Fire-Events/Chiefs-Classic-2015/
What a beautiful weekend.
Monday morning came with a crash, literally a crash. A tractor trailer carrying a load of wood chips failed to negotiate "Dead Man's Corner" on Rte 131 near Downer's Four Corner, tipped and skidded to a stop in the ditch. The driver, luckily was unharmed but traffic was disrupted most of the day.
More images from the accident: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/News-/Tractor-Trailer-Rte-131/
News You Can Use
Select Board August 3 Meeting-Town Manager Jim Mullen said that all
of the alleged violations at the Transfer Station have been resolved. The three
barrels of unknown liquid were tested and confirmed to be used motor oil. Clean
Harbors took away the three barrels and all the rest of the used motor oil at
the station (450 gallons total). The state has been notified.
Town Calendar of Events:
Weathersfield Monthly Potluck Luncheon and Speakers Tuesday Aug. 18
Noon at Perkinsville
Community Church Lorraine Zigman 802-263-5245; lzigman@comcast.net
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
Annual Chicken Barbeque Aug. 22 Noon on the Green in Perkinsville. Complete
dinners include half a chicken, dinner roll, baked beans, potato salad, dessert
and a drink for $10! Serving from noon until we are out of chicken! Plenty
of comfortable seating or take out dinners available. Benefits Perkinsville
Community Church 802-558-6100
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. Summer Reading Program "Super
Heroes" begins Jun. 24, come in and sign up today! FREE Programs-FREE Computer Tutor - Fridays 10:30 - 11:30
a.m. Do you want to learn how to use a computer? Sign up for email or Facebook
or learn more about internet safety? Did you know the library offers
downloadable eBooks and audiobooks? Sign up required. BYOL (bring your own
laptop or smartphone if you have one).
Volunteers in Action (VIA) is looking for volunteer drivers. VIA is
an organization that drives people to doctor's appointments, usually at Mt. Ascutney
Hospital
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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