Weathersfield Weekly Blog, March 21
Happy First Full Day of Spring
Town Trivia Challenge Raises Money for the Library Children's Room
The 7th Annual Town Trivia Challenge was a huge success and raised $1351.25 for the children’s room addition at the library. Nine teams competed this year. Categories included town history, geography, spelling, current events alternating with sports, literature and the favorite, “Name That Tune.” John Arrison brought in an old Victrola and played many of the tunes. The Historical Society team won, the first team to receive a repeat win in the event's seven years. The Middle School team won the team with “Most Spirit.” The top fundraisers were Team School Board. The event was organized by the Library Fundraising Committee (Laurie Cobb and Cookie Shand), Patti Arrison (scorekeeper and writer of the literature questions) and Ginger Wimberg (MC and writer of other category questions). About 85 people attended the event on March 10 at the Weathersfield School.A Piece of Weathersfield History Could be Yours
A piece of Weathersfield history is being auctioned off. The Veterans Memorial Committee has a "Sterling 186 Weathersfield VT Bicentennial Medallion CIRCA 1975" donated by Myrtle Baker on Ebay.com. Just search the name above on Ebay and place your bid. Money raised will help support the Veterans Memorial Monument located at the Perkinsville green.
Town news
Weathersfield Select Board and Town news: The select board met on Monday, March 19. The meeting packet may be viewed ONLINE. The draft minutes from the meeting may be viewed ONLINE.There was discussion of this blog at the Monday night's meeting. Ms. Kelly Murphy noticed the use of an image of the town seal in one of my blogs and questioned its use. (See page 31-32/93 in the meeting packet.) To quote the meeting minutes "While the seal is seen as the official symbol of the Town, it is not trademarked and the Board must determine how it is to be used." The select board, in an unanimous vote, went on to "To authorize the Town Manager to spend the funds to trademark the town seal."
They continued the discussion with a motion "To authorize the Town Manager to address any social media posts or other form of advertising or propaganda when it is presented in a way that depicts the Town as a participating party. Ms. Murphy asked that the Town of Weathersfield Facebook page be differentiated in some way from other Weathersfield pages."
Of note, the town seal is also used on another independent online blog: http://weathersfieldvermontnews.blogspot.com/ and on the independently published Weathersfield Vermont Directory of Services.
In addition, many appointments were made to various town committees and positions. Congratulations to Rick Bates and John Arrison, they were appointed as the town's Weighers of Coal. (This reporter will be serving out the remainder of the vacated two year term of At Large Member on the fire commission, term ending March 2019) edited 3/21/2018 4 p.m.
In other news, the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste District, which includes Weathersfield, is selling “Soil Saver” backyard composters for $50 each. More information may be found on the town's page or by visiting http://www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org/.
Weathersfield School news: School officials announced the WS Science Fair winners. There was a tie for first place: Alicia Ostrom and Ashlyn Rice "The Weathersfield Compost Plan - Feasibility Study" and Aria Yuengling "Are marine dinoflagellates affected by an increase in Temperature?" Second Place went to Katie Wade and Emily Wright "What studying method works best?" Third place, also a tie, went to: Madison Knight "The Living Roof" and Brady Roy "The effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on Pisum sativum." More information about the school call 802-674-5400.
Weathersfield Proctor Library news: The Board of Trustees met on March 15 and re-elected Rick Bates as their Chair, Cindy Osgood as Vice Chair and Anne Parent as Secretary. The meeting minutes are online. There was discussion about the board's bylaws and wording for the board officers. Library Director Mark Richardson is drafting a proposal so that each board member will be given a town web email address, according to the online minutes.
Get Out and About Events
Easter Egg Hunt in Perkinsville. Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. until the eggs are gone at Hoisington Field. Meet the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket. Special area just for toddlers. The event is sponsored by The Town of Weathersfield, the Weathersfield Proctor Library and Weathersfield Parks and Recreation.Music and Performances
Auditions for "The Crucible" at World Under Wonder. April 11-13 5-8 p.m. 5755 Route 5 in Ascutney. This community production is open to all ages, youth and adults. Performances will be June 29 and 30 at 7 p.m., July 6 at 7 p.m. and July 8 at 2 p.m..Briggs Opera House in WRJ. The 1776 Project March 30, 31, April 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 at 7:30 April 1, 8 at 3:00 Tickets ; Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams April 21 8 p.m. Tickets; Alan Doyle April 27 8 p.m. Tickets.
Inn at Weathersfield Live Music Fridays in Perkinsville 7-9 p.m.: Johnny O March 23, Dave Clark March 30. Closed for Mud Season April 1-May 1.
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes April 7 7:30 p.m., Tommy Emmanuel CGP April 13 7:30 p.m., Land of Trash April 27 1 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Manxmouse May 8 10 a.m., Arlo Guthrie May 16 7:30 p.m., The magic of Bill Blagg Live! May 18 7:30 p.m., Under the Streetlamp May 19 7:30 p.m., Indigo Girls May 20 7:30 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Andrew Merzi March 22, 6 p.m., Jason Cann March 23, 7 p.m., Bob and Shane March 29 6 p.m., Ben Fuller March 30, 7 p.m..
The Engine Room in WRJ. Jester Jigs March 23 8 p.m., Party Crashers March 30 8 p.m., Jason Cann and Scott Stone March 31 8 p.m., The Tricksters April 6 8 p.m., 80s and 90s Night April 7 9 p.m., Talkin' Smack April 27 8 p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Still Hill March 22 7 p.m., Dance party with DJ Nate Jarvis March 23 10 p.m., Turner Round March 24 9:30 p.m., Erik Boedtker march 27 6 p.m., Ted Mortimer and Katie Runde march 29 7 p.m., Funkwagon March 30 9:30 p.m., Fu'Chunk March 31 9:30 p.m., Eugene Tyler Band April 5 7 p.m., Speakeasy Night April 7 8 p.m..
Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon NH: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes April 7 7:30 p.m., Tommy Emmanuel CGP April 13 7:30 p.m., Land of Trash April 27 1 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Manxmouse May 8 10 a.m., Arlo Guthrie May 16 7:30 p.m., The magic of Bill Blagg Live! May 18 7:30 p.m., Under the Streetlamp May 19 7:30 p.m., Indigo Girls May 20 7:30 p.m.
Taverne on the Square in Claremont. Andrew Merzi March 22, 6 p.m., Jason Cann March 23, 7 p.m., Bob and Shane March 29 6 p.m., Ben Fuller March 30, 7 p.m..
The Engine Room in WRJ. Jester Jigs March 23 8 p.m., Party Crashers March 30 8 p.m., Jason Cann and Scott Stone March 31 8 p.m., The Tricksters April 6 8 p.m., 80s and 90s Night April 7 9 p.m., Talkin' Smack April 27 8 p.m..
Windsor Station Live Music in Windsor. Still Hill March 22 7 p.m., Dance party with DJ Nate Jarvis March 23 10 p.m., Turner Round March 24 9:30 p.m., Erik Boedtker march 27 6 p.m., Ted Mortimer and Katie Runde march 29 7 p.m., Funkwagon March 30 9:30 p.m., Fu'Chunk March 31 9:30 p.m., Eugene Tyler Band April 5 7 p.m., Speakeasy Night April 7 8 p.m..
Ongoing Events
Low cost spay/neuter clinics in Springfield. Springfield Humane Society is hosting low cost spay/neuter clinics in 2018: April 10, May 8, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Nov. 27 at the Springfield Humane Society, on Route 143. Cost is $50 for female cat and $40 for male cat. Weathersfield residents may be reimbursed up to $50 for the surgery with a limit of three pets per year. Get your SNAP form from the town office. Please call Springfield Humane Society for an appointment at 802-885-3997.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSVP. Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Classes are led by Sandy Lemois. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.
Twin State Depression Support Group in Weathersfield. Free peer-led Depression Support Groups to all, the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT (Martin Memorial Hall - downstairs) and the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 7 Morgan Street, Springfield, VT (Turning Point) Both venues are accessible. TwinStateDepressionSupportGroup.org or on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinStateDSG/. More information call 802-795-0098
Valley Court Diversion Programs: Volunteers 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 three hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our website at vcdp.org or call Maureen at 281-5213.
Weathersfield Historical Society Fundraiser in Perkinsville. "Round the World" queen size quilt handmade by Weathersfield resident Carolyn Van Tassel. On display at the Inn at Weathersfield, selling for $1200, money benefits the Weathersfield Historical Society. If interested in purchasing or have more questions call Maureen Bogosian at 603-252-0936.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: 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.
Senior Exercise Program in Ascutney: Free. Sponsored by RSVP. Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. in basement of Martin Memorial Hall, Route 5, Ascutney. Classes are led by Sandy Lemois. If interested call 674-5254 for more information.
Twin State Depression Support Group in Weathersfield. Free peer-led Depression Support Groups to all, the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT (Martin Memorial Hall - downstairs) and the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm, 7 Morgan Street, Springfield, VT (Turning Point) Both venues are accessible. TwinStateDepressionSupportGroup.org or on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TwinStateDSG/. More information call 802-795-0098
Valley Court Diversion Programs: Volunteers 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 three hours a month. Training is provided. For more information please visit our website at vcdp.org or call Maureen at 281-5213.
Weathersfield Historical Society Fundraiser in Perkinsville. "Round the World" queen size quilt handmade by Weathersfield resident Carolyn Van Tassel. On display at the Inn at Weathersfield, selling for $1200, money benefits the Weathersfield Historical Society. If interested in purchasing or have more questions call Maureen Bogosian at 603-252-0936.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. Route 106 at the old Perkinsville Elementary School.
Need to Find a Business in Weathersfield: 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.