Weathersfield News January 27 #WeathersfieldVT #VT
In just about one month,
Weathersfield voters will meet at the Weathersfield School
in Ascutney on Saturday, Feb. 27 for Town Meeting. Town voters used to meet
Monday night before voting by Australian Ballot on the following Tuesday
morning (the first Tuesday in March.) Voters will now gather Saturday morning
at 10 a.m. for the School District Meeting, break for lunch, then reconvene for
the Town Meeting at noon. On Tuesday, Mar. 1 10 a.m., the polls will open at
Martin Memorial Hall, voting by ballot will close at 7 p.m. the evening.
Weathersfield's newly hired Town Manager, Ed Morris, 41, of Twin Falls , Idaho
will be at that Saturday meeting and begin his job on Tuesday Mar. 1. So mark
your calendars and come take part in this uniquely Vermont form of Democracy.
For fun Ascutney Sunrise and Sunset
For fun Ascutney Sunrise and Sunset
A weekend filled with music!
Della Mae at Billsville, Manchester Vt.
Images from the show: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Della-Mae/Billsville/
My Della Mae video playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoB4_zACiYD72cm4K-2JXQ4F
My Billsville House Concert video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKa6O-DUsAoCVHPI27BQl3Pj0VF-m0GvU
8th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase at Damon Hall, Hartland Vt.
Review: http://photosbynanci.blogspot.com/2016/01/emerging-artists-rock-damon-hall.html
More images from the evening: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/January-2016/Emerging-Artists-Showcase/
More images from past Emerging Artist Showcases: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/Emerging-Artists
Obituary
Mildred H. “Millie” Jarvis, 83, a
long time resident of Ascutney, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 19 after
a long and courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her
daughters at her side. Millie was born January 10, 1933 in St. Johnsbury, and
was the daughter of Della May Higgins. She received her schooling in
Weathersfield and graduated from Springfield
High School in 1950. She
married Richard N. Jarvis on Dec. 28 and they were married 55 years until Dick
passed away unexpectedly in 2012. Millie and Dick built their home in Ascutney,
and moved there in 1963. She was employed at Joy Manufacturing Company in Claremont , at Cone Blanchard Machine Tool Company in Windsor , and she worked
at the Ascutney Post Office until retirement in 2012. Millie enjoyed tending to
her magnificent flower gardens, listening to country music, barn dances and
helping others. Committal services will be held at the convenience of the
family at a later date in the Ascutneyville
Cemetery in Ascutney. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either of the following
organizations. (Please note in memory of Millie Jarvis on any donation.) BAYADA
Hospice, PO Box 1590 ,
Norwich , VT 05055 , or Mt. Ascutney Hospital/Oncology,
289 County Road , Windsor , VT 05089 .
Get Out And About:
Roast Beef Suppers Saturdays Jan, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20 and 27 5-7
p.m., Congregational (Brick) Church, 10
Station Road , Hartland. Includes homemade rolls
and side dishes $7 or $15. 802-436-2792.
Events: 9-11 a.m. 'Fatscutney'
Fat Bike Race, 9-2 p.m. Tiki Torch Snow Shoe, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rope
Tow Dedication & Conservation Celebration Ceremony, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch,
1-2 p.m. Ski/Ride Race, 1 p.m.-close 'Smores by the fire. More
information: http://www.mountascutneyoutdoors.org/
Breakfast 4 Dinner Saturday Feb. 6 5-7 p.m. hosted by Ascutney
Volunteer Fire Association at Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney. Eggs, homemade
pancakes(regular or blueberry), home fries, bacon, sausage, fruit salad,
pastries, and assorted beverages. Adults $10, Children (6-10) $5, and under 6
is free. To-Go meals will be available.
The Tiki Torch Trek Saturday Feb. 13 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Hartland
Winter Trails. Park at the Recreation
Center and follow the
signs on Rte 12 Hartland 3 Corners. 1.5 km trial lighted by torches and
lanterns. Ski, snowshoe, or walk. Kids 12 and under are free, over 12 years $9,
family $25. All proceeds benefit the Hartland Winter Trails.
The Weathersfield's Got Talent Show Thursday, Feb. 25 6:30 p.m.
Host by The Weathersfield
School .
Annual Town Meeting Saturday, Feb. 27. 10 a.m. School District
Meeting, noon-Town Meeting at the Weathersfield
School in Ascutney. If
your organization is interested hosting a luncheon, bake sale, coffee table,
etc. contact Lynn Esty at lynnesty@comcast.net or
802-738-7413. This meeting will adjourn and voting by Australian Ballot will
open Tuesday, Mar. 1 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Martin Memorial Hall in Ascutney.
Ongoing:
Weathersfield Food Shelf is now open in the 1879 School in
Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. during the winter season.
In the event of inclement weather contact Weathersfield Town Office,
674-2626, for information.
Yoga Tuesday nights, Weathersfield Town Hall
in Ascutney practice Sivananda & Flow Yoga with Charlotte McIntyre
from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. For info visit www.yogisites.com/yogawithcharlotte
or email yogawithcharlotte7@gmail.com
Claremont , NH The Ahimsa Yoga Center is located
at 140 North Street ,
across from Barnes
Park . To find out more
about Ahimsa, please visit www.ahimsanh.com
Third Annual Wildlife Photo Contest-Sponsored by the Weathersfield
Conservation Commission. Submission deadline Feb. 15, 2016. Requirements: limited
to native wildlife (animals, birds, or insects); Limited to amateur
photographers; must be photographed locally (within 50 mile radius); one
submission per person, must be on an 8 x 10 glossy. There will be three
places. Judging will be done by 3 interested persons. Submitted photos can be
dropped off at the Weathersfield Town Office in an envelope plainly
marked Conservation Commission photo contest. There is a drop box at the
Town office for after hours. The following information needs to be
included with the photo: Name, address, phone number, E-mail address, and where
photo was taken. Submission is implied consent Town can duplicate the photo in
their annual report. Winning photos will be mounted and framed, then displayed
for one year at either town office, library, or school, then returned to owner.
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.
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 10-8 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. Story Hour with Jordan :
Wednesdays at 2 p.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 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/
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