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Weathersfield News May 18, 2016
Get out your calendars, there's a
lot happening in Town over the next few weeks. You won't want to miss the Grand
Opening of the ADA Accessible bathroom at the Weathersfield Proctor Library on
Thursday May 26 at 5 p.m.. Rumors have it that there'll be some special
cupcakes at the refreshment table.
Dick's has written a number of books and tells the best stories "on the page and on the stage."
Alden Krawcyzk gets crowned Prom King by last year's King Alex Crompton |
Violet Spann, this year's queen is crowned by Abby Kaija last year's Queen. |
Alden Krawcyzk, Junior Class President Prom King and Violet Spann Prom Queen |
More images from the Prom: https://photosbynanci.smugmug.com/VermontStandard/May-2016/WUHS-Prom-2016/
Conor Kennedy |
Weathersfield
Select Board News: The Board met on Monday May 16, the meeting will be
reported on next week.
Weathersfield School News: Any Dog Allergies? It is possible that the
school may have a service dog next year. It is important that they know if
anyone has a dog allergy so they can make sure to take extra precautions for
children and their families. Please notify Nurse Emily Stevens or Principal
Oakman at 674-5400 to report this kind of an allergy, as soon as possible. New
Teachers Hired at WS for 2016-2017 Two new additions to the WS faculty/staff
are: Leeanna Robinson, Kindergarten Teacher and Julian Villa, Middle Level Science Teacher.
Jerry Milligan, will serve as Athletic Director.
For more information, please
contact Principal Oakman jmoakman@wsesu.net or call at 674-5400.
Obituary
Larry Richard Ayer, Sr. of Ascutney ,
Vt. died peacefully at his home
surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 4. He was born in Claremont , N.H.
on Oct. 5, 1949 the son of Percy Elmer and Louise “Dolly” (Simms) Ayer. Larry
had worked as a dry waller and craftsman for himself and other companies. He
enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, cribbage, watching Nascar and football as
well as reading. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Tre and Relic. Humor
and his handlebar mustache were a big part of who Larry was. The family
includes his wife, Joyce (Sherette) Ayer; his sons, Larry “Phelicks” Ayer Jr.
and his wife, Hillary, of Claremont and Benjamin Ayer and his wife, Amanda, of
Claremont; his daughter, Misty Ayer of North Walpole; two grandchildren, Larry
“Tre” Ayer III and Relic Hanna Ayer; his sister, Jane Companion and her
husband, Dan, of Claremont; two sisters-in-law, Jennifer Ayer and Lorraine
Goyette; step daughter, Michele (Sherette) Gosselin and her husband, Mark; six
step grandchildren; his friend, Rob Woodhams and his wife, Sheila; also several
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Get Out And About:
Huge Multi-Family Yard Sale in Ascutney, Saturday May 21, 9-2 p.m..
Hosted by the Ascutney Union Church. Food will be available for purchase
in addition to some very interesting items. 5243 Rte.5 in Ascutney , VT.
Contact 802-345-4019 for more information.
Household Hazardous Waste Collections in Windsor Saturday, May 21 Windsor Goodyear Building 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Call 674-9235 for more information or www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org. Only residents and small businesses
from Andover , Athens ,
Baltimore , Cavendish, Chester ,
Grafton, Ludlow , Plymouth ,
Reading , Rockingham, Springfield ,
Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor
may participate.
Underground Railroad Talk in Ascutney, Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m. at
Martin Memorial Hall. Lorraine Zigman, a life-long Vermonter with a deep
interest in history and no tolerance for discrimination of any kind, will
speak.
Grand Opening ADA
Bathroom At the Weathersfield Proctor Library in Ascutney Thursday, May 26
5 p.m. Join the Trustees and Friends of Proctor Library as they officially open
their new ADA Accessible Bathroom and Walkway. Refreshments will be served.
Call 802.674.2863 for more information.
Weathersfield Elementary School Dates to Remember in Ascutney, May
27, 8:15-9:15 a.m. Memorial Day Assembly – Public Invited and Early Release Day,
at 11:30 a.m. -students have lunch and leave school-curriculum afternoon for
Teachers. May 30, noon in Perkinsville-Principal Oakman, BJ Esty and WS
Students attend Memorial Day Service. Jun. 2, 3-4 p.m.-School Volunteers Tea and
Thank You. Jun. 4, 2 p.m.-Annual Drama Production Rumpelstiltskin, Private Eye.
Jun. 6, 1 p.m.-Rumpelstiltskin, Private
Eye, performance for grades K-8. Jun. 6,
5:30-7 p.m.-Panther Cub Night for all Incoming Kindergarteners in the fall. Jun.
8, 5-6 p.m.-School Report Night and Pizza Supper. Jun. 10-Grade 8 Class Trip to
Boston and
Field Day for K-7. Jun. 13, 7 p.m. Grade 8 Graduation. Jun. 14, 11:30 a.m. Last
Day of School for Students - Early Release Day.
Memorial Day Service in Perkinsville, Monday, May 30, noon on the
Green. Memorial Day is a solemn day to remember and honor the selfless
dedication of service members who have boldly stood in harm’s way carrying the
torch of freedom fighting to protect our abundant way of life. Please come to
the Perkinsville Green to recognize the men and women who have served us and
have passed on. Veterans
Memorial Committee 802-885-2221
Ongoing:
Friends of the 1879 Schoolhouse Work Days in Perkinsville.
The following are volunteer work dates for the 1879 Schoolhouse-May 26, 9-noon,
June 4, 8 a.m.-4p.m. Saturday work party
event with a huge manpower contribution from a Vermont/New Hampshire Men’s
Community Service Organization. We will be working on interior and exterior
finishing projects on both the ell and the main building. There will be work
for all skill levels. Please call 802.263.5300.
Fridays
Live Music Inn at Weathersfield in Perkinsville Friday nights at 5:30
p.m.-May 20-Draa Hobbs, May 27-Chris Kleeman, Jun. 3-Ali T, Jun. 10-Eric
Boedtker, Jun. 17-Draa Hobbs, Jun. 24-Johnny O, Jul. 1-Peter Neri, Jul. 8-Erik
Boedtker.
Low Cost Cat Pay/Neuter Clinics in Springfield . Call Springfield Humane Society 802-885-3997
for an appointment. Clinic dates: May 31, Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Oct. 11 and Dec.
13. Weathersfield residents are reimbursed for cost of surgery up to $50, limit
three (3) cats. Please bring SNAP form (available at the Town Office.)
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
Valley Court Diversion Programs-Volunteer are needed in Weathersfield/Springfield
areas to work with low level offenders in the community. 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 802.281.5213.
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.
Need to Find a Business in
Weathersfield: http://www.weathersfielddirectory.org/
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