Weathersfield Police Department - calls for service - 11-23-2014 to 11-30-2014

Weathersfield Police Department
For the dates of 11-23-2014 to 11-30-2014 the Weathersfield Police Department had the following calls for service:
1400 VANDALISM 2
2100 DRIVE/OPERATE UNDER INFLUENCE 1
3100 Accident-Injury-DMV Report 1
3200 Accident-Damage - DMV Report 1
AMAS Ambulance or Medical Assist 2
ASST Agency Assist 5
CDIS Citizen Dispute 1
CITA Citizen Assist 4
PSC Suspicious Person/Circumstance 1
PWAT Property Watch 1
TCNR Traffic Crash Non-Reportable 1
VIN Vehicle Serial # Inspection 1
OVIOL Traffic Stops 31
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Total Incidents for This Agency: 52

Arrests compared to:
01-01-2011 to 11-23-2011: 4
01-01-2012 to 11-23-2012: 8
01-01-2013 to 11-23-2013: 16
01-01-2014 to 11-23-2014: 80
Calls compared to:
01-01-2011 to 11-23-2011: 423
01-01-2012 to 11-23-2012: 496
01-01-2013 to 11-23-2013: 619
01-01-2014 to 11-23-2014: 1054

DUI & Grossly Negligent Operation - 131 & Cascade Falls Road

WEATHERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 14WF001052
OFFICER(S): Ofc. Jonathan Norton
DATE/TIME: 11/28/14 @ 2239 hours
LOCATION: VT Route 131 & Cascade Falls Road
VIOLATION: DUI & Grossly Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Royce A. Andrus Jr.
AGE: 57
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Claremont, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On this date Ofc. Norton was dispatched to a reported vehicle off the roadway. After arriving on scene Ofc. Norton conducted an investigation and determined Mr. Andrus was possibly DUI. He was taken into custody, processed and issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division located in White River Jct. at a later date for DUI & Grossly Negligent Operation.
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: December 9, 2014
COURT: Windsor Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: NO

DUI - Drugs & Grossly Negligent Operation

WEATHERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
CASE#: 14WF001010
OFFICER(S): Ofc. Jonathan Norton
DATE/TIME: 11/09/14 @ 1645 hours
LOCATION: VT Route 106 & Stoughton Pond Road
VIOLATION: DUI - Drugs & Grossly Negligent Operation
ACCUSED: Megan T. McCarthy
AGE: 21
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Baltimore, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On this date Ofc. Norton came across a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of Vermont Route 106 at the intersection of Stoughton Pond Road. A female operator was located in the vehicle and as a result of a possible medical emergency ambulance and fire personnel were requested. After Ofc. Norton’s investigation, Ms. McCarthy was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division located in White River Jct. at a later date for DUI & Grossly Negligent Operation.
LODGED: No
COURT DATE: December 16, 2014
COURT: Windsor Criminal Division
MUG SHOT: NO

Springfield Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic - Spots Open :)

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Springfield Humane Society, VT

Just a reminder that our next spay and neuter clinic is on Tuesday, December 9th in Springfield!

We are filling up fast, with only a few spots left for female cats, so call soon!! 

You can call the shelter to sign up at 802-885-3997.

Males: $35
Females: $45
Rabies:$5 (Mandatory without proof of up to date vaccine)
Distemper: $5

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BURLINGTON VT

328 PM EST SAT NOV 29 2014
... RUTLAND...SPRINGFIELD...WHITE RIVER JUNCTION...

328 PM EST SAT NOV 29 2014
...A LIGHT WINTRY MIX WILL PRODUCE SLIPPERY CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP ACROSS NORTHERN NEW YORK AND VERMONT BEFORE MIDNIGHT. THE SNOW WILL CHANGE OVER TO SLEET DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS...ENDING AS FREEZING DRIZZLE SUNDAY MORNING.

OUTSIDE OF THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY...A LIGHT GLAZE OF ICE WILL PRODUCE SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.

TRAVELERS ARE ADVISED TO DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAUTIOUSLY...ALLOWING PLENTY OF EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION

Apple Blossom Cotillion Children

Elementary school children in grades Kindergarten through 4th are invited to participate in the 59th annual Apple Blossom Cotillion. These younger performers, always a crowd pleaser, are introduced in couples, just like the high school participants and escorts, and they perform several singing and dancing numbers.

This year's Cotillion is on Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2 and it's directors are Pam Church Shaughnessy and Kayla Beardsley White, assisted by Carrie Patch Jewell.

Children should apply in couples - a girl and her male escort - just like the high school participants. Elementary school couples who submit a completed application by the due date of December 8 are eligible to participate unless the number of applicants exceeds the capacity of the production. In that case, a random drawing will be held on December 11 to determine participants.

An orientation for all parents and participants, including elementary school children, is on Sunday, January 4 at 1 pm. Weekly rehearsals for elementary school participants start on Sunday, March 1.

Parents who would like their children to participate may obtain an application form from the Springfield Hospital Development office, 802-885-7644 or email lkraft@springfieldmed.org or at the Chester-Andover Elementary School.

Saxtons River Bell Ringers Holiday Concert

Come hear handbell musicians play holiday favorites at Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5 in Ascutney, VT on Thursday, December 4th at 7 pm.

Unlike an orchestra or choir in which each musician is responsible for one line of the texture, a bell ensemble acts as one instrument, with each musician responsible for particular notes, sounding his or her assigned bells whenever that note appears in the music.

This concert is Free and for all ages, thanks to the Friends of the Weathersfield Proctor Library. 

For more information, please visit http://handbellmusicians.org/

For information about the concert, call (802) 674-2863 or visit online at www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org

Weathersfield Police Department - Calls for Service - 11-09-2014 to 11-23-2014

Weathersfield Police Department
For the dates of 11-09-2014 to 11-23-2014 the Weathersfield Police Department had the following calls for service:

0501 BURGLARY/B&E-NO FORCE 1
1101 FRAUD 1
2100 DRIVE/OPERATE UNDER INFLUENCE 2
2624 Fireworks 1
3200 Accident-Damage - DMV Report 1
ASST Agency Assist 10
E911 E911 Hangup 2
FDAS Fire Dept Assist 1
PSC Suspicious Person/Circumstance 2
THAZ Traffic Hazard 1
VIN Vehicle Serial # Inspection 1
WELF Welfare Check 2
OVIOL Traffic Stops 63
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Total Incidents for This Agency: 88

Arrests compared to:
01-01-2011 to 11-23-2011: 4
01-01-2012 to 11-23-2012: 8
01-01-2013 to 11-23-2013: 15
01-01-2014 to 11-23-2014: 79
Calls compared to:
01-01-2011 to 11-23-2011: 416
01-01-2012 to 11-23-2012: 491
01-01-2013 to 11-23-2013: 606
01-01-2014 to 11-23-2014: 1033

Weathersfield Man Arrested with 400 Bags of Heroin

 https://wntk.wordpress.com/2014/11/26/weathersfield-man-arrested-with-400-bags-of-heroin/

November 26, 2014

 

A Weathersfield VT man was arrested for trafficking heroin and other offenses after police stopped a NH car on I-91 for a motor vehicle violation.

Police say during the stop they discovered passenger Joshua Martin 29, was in violation of his court order not allowing him to leave the state of Vermont.

During a search of Martin’s person police found 400 bags of heroin concealed near his groin, and a misdemeanor amount of Bath Salts.

Police estimate the street value of the narcotics to be about $8,000.  

Martin was processed and held at the Southern State Correctional Facility for a Probation/Condition violation, Trafficking Heroin, and Poss. of misdemeanor amount of Bath Salts

Be Safe Travelling Today

Vermont Emergency Management 

https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement?fref=nf

 

If you are travelling today:
1. Check the forecast now - not just for your home, but also your destination
2. Leave early so you can drive slow in tricky conditions (or to beat the storm!)
3. Leave plenty of room between your car and the vehicle in front of you in bad weather
4. Gas up at the beginning of the trip

More: http://vtalert.gov/Public/News/AllHazPRView.aspx?notID=3524055&refer=HOME&source=WEB&messageID=AghxO4T6A&

Hope for Horses: Help Give 23 Arabians a Second Chance

 https://www.crowdrise.com/HopeforHorses/fundraiser/ginamcallister

 

On November 13th, Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society joined Woodstock VT Police, the Green Mountain Horse Association, local veterinarians and other concerned volunteers in rescuing 23 severely malnourished horses from deplorable conditions at a Woodstock farm.

The Arabians -- mares, geldings, and stallions -- were found standing in manure and urine with no food or water in four, pitch dark barns. Their plight was the result of years of neglect...and prospects were dim as winter closed in.

The rescue was successful.  Today, the horses are safe and cared for in a clean, warm GMHA barn, being fed round the clock, under constant veterinary care, and nurtured by scores of voluteers.

However, this care may be required for many months as the legal process grinds forward. Therefore, to continue providing the many thousands of dollars that will be required, Lucy Mackenzie desperately needs your help to nurse the horses back to health and a future of loving homes.

 crowdrise.com

Nor'Easter On It's Way - Drive Safe

WCAX-TV's photo.

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WCAX-TV

"I'm dreaming of a White Thanksgiving??"

The nor'easter that we've been tracking the last few days is right on our doorstep now. And it looks stronger, juicier, will head farther north, start earlier, and end later than it looked earlier.

What that means is that we're all going to get in on a pretty hefty dumping of snow on this busy travel day before Thanksgiving.

We're looking at a widespread 6-12" snowfall, with even more in our far southern areas, and just a little less in northern NY.

The earlier you can travel today, the better. This storm will be at its peak right at the worst time - during the late afternoon & evening.

Be very careful and give yourself plenty of extra time. The going will be slow. -Gary

Vermonters Encouraged to Prepare for Winter Driving

Vermont Department of Public Safety
Press Release
November 25, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Contact:
Lt. Garry Scott, VT State Police: (802) 872-4056 or (802) 238-3042
Mark Bosma, VT Public Safety: (800) 347-0488 or (802) 839-6717
Vermonters Encouraged to Prepare for Winter Driving
Snow could affect holiday travel

WATERBURY – A snowy forecast for Wednesday and Thursday could create challenges for those travelling on the Thanksgiving holiday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Bennington and Windham counties and Winter Storm Watches for other areas of the state. Significant snowfall is possible in much of the state.
Drivers should monitor forecasts and adjust travel times accordingly based on conditions. Now and throughout the winter you should always build in extra travel time to allow for slower speeds in difficult conditions. When on the road you should also leave extra space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to allow for longer breaking distances.
For weather and other alerts direct to your cell phone or e-mail box sign up for a free Vermont Alert account at http://vtalert.gov. You select how you wish to receive alerts and which alerts you want. For road conditions visit 511vt.com or call 511. 9-1-1 should be used for emergency situations only – NOT road conditions.
It’s important in Vermont to prepare for winter driving and the heightened risks on the road that are inherent to the time of year when we see snow and ice on the roads. The following is a list of Automobile Safety Tips and a list of items to be included in your Winter Emergency Car Kit.

AUTOMOBILE SAFETY TIPS
• Have a well-stocked Winter Emergency Car Kit (below).
• Plan long trips carefully, listening to the radio or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest weather forecasts and road conditions.
• Let others know your timetable and primary and alternate routes. Allow extra time. The first ½” of snow is sometimes the most slippery. Allow adequate braking distance from the car in front of you.
• Slow down. Many times hazards like black ice are not seen until it is too late. Remember bridges and overpasses can freeze up sooner than roadways.
• Be extra alert. Snowdrifts and snowbanks can hide children or other vehicles.
• Yield to snowplows giving them plenty of room to safely do their job. Be patient and follow at a safe distance.
• Travel during daylight hours, and if possible, take another person with you.
• If you do become stuck, ensure your exhaust pipe is free of obstructions like snow and able to vent. Dangerous Carbon Monoxide can incapacitate you if it is unable to vent out of the car.
• Keep your gas tank at least half-full at all times if possible.
• Install snow tires with adequate tread and pressure.
• Keep a windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal. Keep all windows clear of snow and ice and keep your headlights and taillights clear, as well.
• Check your antifreeze, battery, windshield wipers and wiper fluid.

WINTER EMERGENCY CAR KIT
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Windshield scraper & brush
• Charged cell phone/automobile charger
• Battery jumper cables
• Road flares/reflectors
• Basic first-aid kit
• Pocket knife
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Extra clothes (include rain gear, boots, mittens, socks)
• Fire extinguisher
• Shovel
• Sand/road salt/cat litter for generating traction
• Tire chains or traction mats
• Basic tool kit (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)
• Tow rope
• Brightly colored cloth to utilize as a flag
• Road maps


LINKS FOR IMPORTANT WEATHER AND SAFETY INFORMATION:
• National Weather Service Albany (Forecast office for Bennington and Windham counties): http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/aly/
• National Weather Service Burlington (Rest of Vermont): http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/btv/
• Road conditions: www.511vt.com
• VT DEMHS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
• VT DEMHS on Twitter: @vemvt … https://twitter.com/vemvt
• Vermont 511 on Twitter: @511vt … https://twitter.com/511VT
• VTrans on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/VTrans/143848835653728
• Vermont State Police on Twitter: @VTStatePolice … https://twitter.com/VTStatePolice
• Vermont State Police on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontStatePolice
• NWS Burlington: https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Burlingt… on Facebook or @NWSBurlington on Twitter
• NWS Albany: https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Albany.g… on Facebook or @NWSAlbany on Twitter

Mark Bosma
Public Information Officer
VT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
(800) 347-0488
http://vtalert.gov

VT-Alert:

vtalert.gov

 

 

Winter Storm Watch

Vermont Emergency Management shared US National Weather Service Burlington VT's photo.

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US National Weather Service Burlington VT

We have expanded the area covered by the Winter Storm Watch, it now includes eastern Vermont and Central Vermont. Same time period, Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

Beth R. Sanborn

SPRINGFIELD - Beth Rogers Sanborn, 92, of Springfield, Vt., and Wildwood, Fla., passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014, at the home of her daughter in Weathersfield, Vt. Beth was fortunate to have remained active in Florida - walking, swimming and playing bingo - until succumbing to a brief illness.

She was born on July 15, 1922, in Tunbridge, Vt., daughter of Nat and Essie Rogers of Tunbridge, Vt.

She was married in December of 1944 to Donald Eugene Sanborn who predeceased her on May 25, 1971. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Linda S. Gee of Austin, Texas, in July of 2001; as well as her sister, Norma Anderson of Chelsea, Vt., and her brother, Ernest Rogers of South Royalton, Vt.

Beth is survived by a daughter, Mary S. Cross and her husband, Dick, of Weathersfield, Vt.; grandchildren, Kevin Merriman and his wife, Beth, of Victor, N.Y., Kelly Merriman and his wife, Chrisann, of Salado, Texas, Debra Fortin of Rockport, Texas, Jeff Gee and his wife, Felice, of Cedar Park, Texas, Donna Wise and her husband, Eric, of Round Rock, Texas; great-grandchildren, Joel and Renee Merriman, Owen Merriman, Shane Fortin, Hannah Fortin and Norah Fortin and Jackson Wise. She is also survived by a cousin, Ron Wheeler and his wife, Marie, of Barre, Vt., and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Beth's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, 300 Vt. Route 110 in Chelsea, Vt. The burial will follow in the Village Cemetery in Tunbridge, Vt. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bayada Hospice, 316 Main St., Norwich, VT 05055; or to Mount Ascutney Hospital Critical Care Unit in Windsor, VT 05089. 

A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.

***UPDATE***: Researchers at the National Turkey Producers Association have determined an at home diagnostic for determining if your turkey is safe to eat. Following cooking by any method, infected turkeys will develop green colorations across the wings and thighs. This is due to a chemical produced by the virus. IF YOUR TURKEY TURNS GREEN IN THESE AREAS AFTER COOKING, DO NOT EAT IT. If it does not turn green, it is safe to eat. - See more at: http://nationalreport.net/millions-thanksgiving-turkeys-recalled-family-safe/#sthash.bfm8B3rD.o0bKQyaE.dpuf

Weathersfield Knit / Crochet Group - Starting Monday, December 1, 2014

Come Join Us

Love yarn? 

Want to see what others are creating? 

Want to learn to knit or crochet? 

No experience necessary!

Knit/Crochet Gathering

Mondays from 1-2:30 pm at Perkinsville Community Church in Perkinsville.

Bring your current project or your own supplies to get started.

Not sure what to create? Come help create an afghan! (Yarn and instructions provided.)

Contact Lynn Esty at 263-9441 or lynnesty@comcast.net if you have any questions.

Saxtons River Bell Ringers Holiday Concert

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

CONTACT: NANCY TUSINSKI

802-674-2863

Saxtons River Bell Ringers Holiday Concert
Thursday December 4th at 7:00 pm

Come hear handbell musicians play holiday favorites at Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5 in Ascutney, VT.  

 Unlike an orchestra or choir in which each musician is responsible for one line of the texture, a bell ensemble acts as one instrument, with each musician responsible for particular notes, sounding his or her assigned bells whenever that note appears in the music. 

This concert is free and for all ages thanks to the Friends of the Weathersfield Proctor Library. 

For more information about handbells please visit http://handbellmusicians.org/. For information about the concert call 802.674.2863 or visit www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org.

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Nancy Tusinski, Director
Weathersfield Proctor Library
5181 Route 5 PO Box 519
Ascutney, VT 05030-0519
802-674-2863
http://www.weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org/

Free Shopping Transportation - Reservations Required

Mt. Ascutney Prevention Partnership

https://www.facebook.com/mappvt.org?fref=nf

 

Good news, there is free shopping transportation in Windsor VT! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Volunteers in Action will provide 2 rides to Walmart and Market Basket in Claremont NH. 

 

Reservations are required for this so please call 674-5971.
 

Pick up locations
-Stoughton House
-Windsor Village
-Union Sq Apartments
-Country Estates in Ascutney

Pick up times
10am (first trip)
11:15am (second trip)

Return
11:45am (first trip)
1pm (second trip)

Dates of trips
9/10/14
9/24/14
10/8/14
10/22/14
11/12/14
11/26/14
12/10/14
12/24/14

Holiday Dinner at West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department

West Weathersfield Fire Department

Saturday November 22,@ 5:30 we will be hosting a Holiday Dinner @ our station. 

 

We are also selling homemade pies.

Menu: Ham, mashed potatoes,coleslaw, Vegetable ,roll & dessert.

Hope to see u there.
:)

Monday - Monday Night Snow Fall Forecast

WPTZ NewsChannel 5's photo.

 

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WPTZ NewsChannel 5

Looking ahead to the Monday morning commute - some slushy roads are likely. Here's a picture of our project snowfall. It's not always the amount that can slow you down. The timing is pretty tough for us this go around.

Videocast: http://on.wptz.com/11sFDkq
Weather Blog: http://on.wptz.com/1fqRzSI
- John

Spay/Neuter Clinic at Springfield Humane Society

Springfield Humane Society, VT

 

We have another cat only spay and neuter clinic coming up on Tuesday December 9th.

This clinic is in Springfield. We currently have room for both males and females.

 Females are limited to 25 and space usually fills fast for them. Call 802-885-3997 to sign up.

Spays - $45       Neuters - $35

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No residency or financial requirements.



Weathersfield, VT Residents - 

Please print out and bring the spay/neuter certificate for the vet to sign. Please read all instructions completely.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18NQQ1YzAfESuiBaVLy6Aqljos7atKriWHddmSA4EmOs/edit

Officer Involved Shooting In Windsor

https://wntk.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/officer-involved-shooting-in-windsor/

November 17, 2014

A White River man was taken to the hospital and a Claremont woman were arrested after a pursuit which began in Windsor VT. Police say Windsor Police had an encounter a vehicle in a parking area off RT 5 in Windsor.

During the encounter one officer discharged his duty weapon and shot the driver Jose Burgos 34 driver of White River Junction in the arm.

Burgos with his passenger Britney Smith 25, of Claremont fled and the Windsor and Weathersfield Police Departments pursued his vehicle into Claremont Spike strips were deployed by Claremont PD but were unsuccessful. However Burgos was stopped on North Street.

Burgos had an active arrest warrant from Windsor County VT for Escape and Brittany Smith had two active arrest warrants from NH for Sale of Heroin and Identity Fraud. Smith was arrested by Claremont Police Department, Claremont NH and Burgos was taken to DHMC for non life threatening injuries.

The officer involved shooting is under investigation by VT State Police and the VT State Attorney General’s Office. The officers involved in the shooting will not be identified, at this time. Chief William Sampson, Windsor Police Chief, advised the officers involved in this shooting incident were placed on administrative leave.

The law enforcement officers, responding to and involved in this incident, were uninjured.

Equine Body Condition Score Poster - Henneke Body Condition Scale

TheHorse.com shared a link.

 http://www.thehorse.com/free-reports/30154/equine-body-condition-score-poster

Equine Body Condition Score Poster

Descriptions and illustrations of body condition scores for horses based on the Henneke body condition scale.

thehorse.com

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  TheHorse.com

  The Henneke Body Condition scale is used to determine the overall health of horses. Download this free poster to learn more about body condition scoring for horses!
  
  You can also find additional information on body condition scoring at www.thehorse.com/subtopics/body-condition.

Seeking Donations for Seized Horses

Donations Wanted for 23 Arabians under the care of Lucy MacKenzie Humane Society:

First Cut Hay
Shavings
Alfalfa Hay
Compressed Alfalfa
Sentinel Senior Feed
Cash

If you would like to donate, please contact:


Jackie Stanley
Shelter Manager
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
802.484.LUCY
www.lucymac.org

Volunteers Needed Immediately for Direct Care of 23 Horses - Lucy MacKenzie Humane Society

Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lucy-Mackenzie-Humane-Society/120936714590513?fref=nf

-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY-

We are providing care for 23 horses in South Woodstock and are in immediate need of direct care volunteers to feed, water, muck stalls, walk horses, groom, etc.

 If you are not experienced with horses, we need your help at our West Windsor shelter, too.

 This undertaking is leaving us in need of volunteers to assist with our daily operations more than ever.


Contact Jackie at jstanley@lucymac.org or 802-484-5829 if you are interested in volunteering.

Vermont Health Care Website Working

MONTPELIER —

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/2014/11/15/vermont-health-website-ready-saturday/19082437/

 Vermont individuals and families seeking health coverage began enrolling in plans Saturday after fixes were made to the state's troubled health insurance exchange.

The three-month open-enrollment period began Saturday. Lawrence Miller, director of health care reform for the administration of Gov. Peter Shumlin, said Vermont Health Connect processed 50 new applications and 201 renewals by Saturday at 1 p.m. The exchange was working well with some isolated minor issues in the morning that were quickly resolved, he said.

"The system is operating as expected, we're promptly dealing with minor issues that pop up, and we look forward to continuing to help Vermonters access health coverage," he said earlier in the day, more than a year after state-administered health insurance marketplace was set up under the federal Affordable Care Act.

In September, the Vermont Health Connect website was taken down after federal officials warned the state about continuing security problems.

Miller said earlier in the week that security and functionality problems that have plagued the health insurance purchasing system in the past have been resolved.

Vermont Health Connect still isn't ready to handle small business accounts, and employers with 50 or fewer employees still need to deal directly with insurance carriers, Miller said.

Problems arose early on when the exchange was originally launched in enrolling people and small-businesses, keeping the information secure and other issues.

The state decided to reduce the role of its original prime contractor and hire a new one. Miller also replaced Vermont Health Access Commissioner Mark Larson in overseeing the program.

IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Press Release  http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml

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March 20, 2014
TIGTA - 2014-03
Contact: David Barnes
(202) 622-3062
David.barnes@tigta.treas.gov
TIGTACommunications@tigta.treas.gov

TIGTA Warns of “Largest Ever” Phone Fraud Scam Targeting Taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration (TIGTA) today issued a warning to taxpayers to beware of phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an effort to defraud them.

“This is the largest scam of its kind that we have ever seen,” said J. Russell George, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. George noted that TIGTA has received reports of over 20,000 contacts and has become aware of thousands of victims who have collectively paid over $1 million as a result of the scam, in which individuals make unsolicited calls to taxpayers fraudulently claiming to be IRS officials.

“The increasing number of people receiving these unsolicited calls from individuals who fraudulently claim to represent the IRS is alarming,” he said. “At all times, and particularly during the tax filing season, we want to make sure that innocent taxpayers are alert to this scam so they are not harmed by these criminals,” George said, adding, “Do not become a victim.”

Inspector General George urged taxpayers to heed warnings about the sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, noting that the scam has hit taxpayers in nearly every State in the country. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and must pay using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The scammers threaten those who refuse to pay with arrest, deportation or loss of a business or driver’s license.

The truth is the IRS usually first contacts people by mail – not by phone – about unpaid taxes. And the IRS won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The IRS also won’t ask for a credit card number over the phone.

“If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and uses threatening language if you don’t pay immediately, that is a sign that it really isn’t the IRS calling,” he said.

The callers who commit this fraud often:

• Use common names and fake IRS badge numbers.
• Know the last four digits of the victim’s Social Security Number.
• Make caller ID information appear as if the IRS is calling.
• Send bogus IRS e-mails to support their scam.
• Call a second time claiming to be the police or department of motor vehicles, and the caller ID again supports their claim.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS asking for a payment, here’s what to do:

• If you owe Federal taxes, or think you might owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you with your payment questions.
• If you don’t owe taxes, call and report the incident to TIGTA at 800-366-4484.
• You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www.FTC.gov. Add “IRS Telephone Scam" to the comments in your complaint.

TIGTA and the IRS encourage taxpayers to be alert for phone and e-mail scams that use the IRS name. The IRS will never request personal or financial information by e-mail, texting or any social media. You should forward scam e-mails to phishing@irs.gov. Don’t open any attachments or click on any links in those e-mails.

Taxpayers should be aware that there are other unrelated scams (such as a lottery sweepstakes winner) and solicitations (such as debt relief) that fraudulently claim to be from the IRS.

Read more about tax scams on the genuine IRS website at www.irs.gov.

Police search for missing man - Terrence Delaney was last seen Nov. 15

RANDOLPH, Vt. —

 http://www.wptz.com/news/police-search-for-missing-man/29740528

 

Police are asking for your help in locating a missing Randolph man.

Randolph Police Department say Terrence Delaney, 66, was last seen at his home at 12 Mountain Ave. in Randolph between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Nov. 15.

They say Delaney left on foot and does not have a cell phone.

It is unknown what he is wearing or where he is going.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Randolph Police Department at 802 728-3737.

Attempt to Locate Renee McSweeney - Walpole Police Department

Connecticut Valley Crime Stoppers Inc.'s photo.

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Connecticut Valley Crime Stoppers Inc.

Walpole Police Department is attempting to locate Renee McSweeney (alias Renee Prue).

Walpole PD holds two active misdemeanor arrest warrants for separate shoplifting
incidents on McSweeney.

Do not approach or attempt to make contact with the individual.

Anyone with information on this individual should contact the Walpole Police Department at (603) 445-2058.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Connecticut Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-888-680-8477 where a cash reward may be available.

2015 Weathersfield Directory Sign Up!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FAFW4x6Br05xViMshYtTqM0w38HQ7c8L3DLBRQD0qkw/edit

Weathersfield Directory 2015 Sign Up Sheet

Weathersfield Directory

Web: WeathersfieldDirectory.org ~ Email: WeathersfieldDirectory@gmail.com

Please PRINT neatly and clearly:

Name of Business/Organization: ______________________________________________________________________

Physical Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address (City/State/Zip

 ______________________________________________________________________

Contact Person: ______________________________________________________________________

Business Description*:

______________________________________________________________________

Hours of Operation:

______________________________________________________________________

Phone Number (specify home, cell, business):

______________________________________________________________________

Email Address:

______________________________________________________________________

Web Site: ______________________________________________________________________

Town of Weathersfield Offices, Services, Community Organizations, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Grange, Church, Fire Dept., Historical Society, School: FREE

(Please specify Day of Month / Time of Meeting / Location of Meeting)

* Single Description Ad: FREE ~ **Multiple Description Ad: $5.00

Business Card: $20.00 ~ Two-Sided Business Card: $30.00

(Business Cards include multiple business description ~ Please enclose business card!)

All submissions run On-Line and in Directory

On-Line Submission valid through December 31, 2016

Please mail submissions to:

Weathersfield Directory, PO Box 550, Ascutney, VT 05030-0550

(checks made payable to Weathersfield Directory)

This publication is available on-line and booklet distributed in March 2015

Booklet will be distributed throughout the Town of Weathersfield ~ 2800+ residents

Available at the Town Office, Weathersfield Proctor Library and various businesses.

Questions? Suggestions? Want to Volunteer? Comments? Need a Directory?

Contact us at: WeathersfieldDirectory@gmail.com

VSP search for convicted child molester

By WCAX News

 http://www.wcax.com/story/27391454/vsp-search-for-convicted-child-molester

POWNAL, Vt. -



Vermont State Police need your help to find a convicted child molester.




An arrest warrant was issued for 48-year-old David Mullins of Pownal after troopers discovered he was not living at the address he provided to the Vermont Sex Offender Registry.


Mullins was convicted in 1985 and again in 1998 for child molestation in Indiana.

According to the registry Mullins has multiple aliases is deemed high risk and is not treatment compliant.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call state police in Shaftsbury.

The OneCard Project at Weathersfield Proctor Library

The OneCard is a project of Upper Valley Vermont libraries to allow patrons to use one card to borrow from any participating library.  

 Each library has its own policies on borrowing, and patrons will be responsible for following these policies at each library.  

If you are a Weathersfield Proctor Library card holder for at least 6 months and your account is in good standing, you may come to the library and we will place a "OneCard" sticker on your library card. 

This will identify you as a OneCard patron at all participating libraries.  

With your OneCard you may borrow items from these libraries of the Upper Valley:

Bradford Public Library
Chelsea Public Library
Blake Memorial Library
Fairlee Public Library
Hartford Library
Hartland Public Library
Norwich Public Library
Quechee Library
Weathersfield Proctor Library
Wilder Library
Windsor Public Library

As a OneCard patron you will be responsible for returning your items to the library where the items were checked out.  

Now you can visit any of these 11 participating libraries and check out items!  

Come in and get your OneCard sticker and brochure that lists all of the participating libraries and their hours.

Nancy Tusinski, Director

Weathersfield Proctor Library5181 Rte 5  PO Box 519Ascutney VT 05030-0519802.674.2863

weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com

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