Weathersfield News Oct 21 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
Weathersfield News October 21, 2015
Last week I stated that the air was
crisp, well this week it's down right COLD. The past two mornings it's been 20
degrees on our porch and I see in the news that Killington opened a couple of
trails. Who are these people that want to ski in October? I thought October was
a time for leaf peeping, Columbus Day, pumpkins, apple picking, raking leaves,
Trick or Treating...but skiing, WHAT?
I don't know any children who want
to Trick or Treat with their snow suits under their costumes. That's just not
right. Sure a chill to the air is great this time of year. Smokey fires, warm
cider, cozy sweaters but puffy down jackets, mittens and cold fingers and toes
at soccer games just isn't fun.
I know October is a member of the
BRRR months (Septem-BRRR, Octo-BRRR, Novem-BRRR, Decem-BRRR) but we were so
spoiled with those warm temps earlier this month, I just didn't want them to
leave so quickly. Oh well, you can't control the weather. Excuse me while I put
another log into the woodstove.
The foliage was going strong until Tuesday when the wind sent most of the colorful leaves to the ground. Before that happened, I grabbed a few pictures.
Saturday, I hiked Mt. Tom in Woodstock covering the Peak to Peak Challenge for the Vermont Standard. The Faulkner Trail was fairly easy and the views were to die for. You should give this hike a try!
More images from the Peak to Peak: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/October-2015/Peak-to-Peak/
Saturday night I went to see "The Weir" in Hartland. Having been to Ireland (https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Ireland-2014) I was curious about this play because it's set in a rural Irish Pub. It was well acted, even the accents were spot on! Three more shows coming up this weekend. Check it out!
Sunday night I saw Peter Wolf (lead singer for the J. Geils Band) with his band The Midnight Travelers at Tupelo in Londonderry, NH. At the artist's request no photos, audio or video were allowed. But I have tons of images of Peter Wolf, with and without the J. Geils Band: http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/PeterWolf , http://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/JGeilsBand.
Have plans for Halloween?
PTA Elects New Officers The WS PTA met Oct. 6 and elected Wendy
Allen, President, Vice President:
Position remained open, Secretary: Tanya Graves, Treasurer: Shirray Johnson. PTA meetings are
held on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the AP Room. Their next
meeting is Nov. 3.
Panthers Cross Country Runners-The team raced on Oct. 6 against 50
children from area schools that included: Woodstock ,
Bellows Falls ,
Springfield , Hartland, Thetford and Hartford . Stars on the
girls team: Alicia Ostrom, Grade 6, who came in ninth place with Madeline Hill,
Grade 5 closely finishing behind Alicia. The boys team were led by Zed McNaughton,
Grade 5, taking third place. Other runners finishing were: Nick Lenahan, Grade
6, Reese Sheehan, Grade 5, and Sam Bonds, Grade 6. Go Panthers!
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Paperwork for all parent-teacher
conferences, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, will
go Nov. 6. Parents are asked to fill out and return the paperwork. Every attempt
will be made to have appointment times filled as requested. K-8 teachers will
try to coordinate consecutive appointments for families with several children.
Weathersfield Proctor Library
At their monthly meeting Oct. 15, the
Board of Trustees welcomed the new Library Director, Mark Richardson. Mr.
Richardson spent his youth in Bellows
Falls Clarion University
Notice of Office closure:
Town Clerk's Office-Nov. 18 and 19 for the New England Cities
Town Calendar of Events:
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 10-8 p.m.; Thurs & Fri noon-6 p.m.; Sat 9-1 p.m. FREE Programs-FREE Computer Tutor -
Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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/