Please
help me find my missing cat, he is 4 yrs old, not neutered his name is
baby bear, very friendly, wines alot, beleived to be on Tenny Hill rd in
ascutney as our land connects to there , he comes and goes , but has
been gone since snow fall , please let ne know if you see him
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Spaghetti Dinner - Benefit Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department
Let us cook for you! Come enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner and help support the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department.
When: Saturday, January 3, 2015
Where: Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT
Time: 5pm - 7pm
When: Saturday, January 3, 2015
Where: Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT
Time: 5pm - 7pm
We will be serving: spaghetti with meatballs + sauce, garlic bread, tossed salad,
mouth-watering desserts, and assorted beverages.
Cost: Adults $10, Children (6-10) $5, and under 6 is free
To-Go meals will be available
For more information email avfa@outlook.com or call 802-674-6869
mouth-watering desserts, and assorted beverages.
Cost: Adults $10, Children (6-10) $5, and under 6 is free
To-Go meals will be available
For more information email avfa@outlook.com or call 802-674-6869
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Police Looking for Driver After Crash
WEATHERSFIELD, Vt. —Police are looking for the driver of a truck that crashed early Sunday morning in Weathersfield.
The truck was found abandoned and on its side in the middle of Weathersfield Center Road around 12:55 a.m., according to Vermont state police.
Investigators said the 2000 Ford truck hit a tree before rolling onto its side.
Police tried to contact the truck’s owner and called hospitals to see if there was anyone injured in a crash.
Vegan Cooking Class with Miriam Jones and Aram Polster
Vegan cooking class with Miriam Jones and Aram Polster
Date: Sunday Jan.18, 2015
Time: 10 a.m. –noon
Place: Jeannie’s house in Weathersfield, Vermont
Cost: $35, a fundraiser for VINE (Veganism is the Next Evolution) An animal sanctuary in Springfield Vermont http://vine.bravebirds.org/support-the-sanctuary/
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Three dishes:
Salad with tofu or tempeh and rice
Easy-peasy seitan
Pan-fried tofu with side of mashed potatoes and roasted green beans
Bios:
In 2000, Miriam Jones co-founded VINE Sanctuary (then known as the Eastern Shore Sanctuary and Education Center) with Pattrice Jones. After 10 years on the lower Shore of Maryland, Miriam and Aram Polster relocated the sanctuary to Springfield, VT, and oversaw its expansion to include well over 400 animals (mostly formerly farmed animals) and 100 acres. At present, they both live and work on sanctuary grounds.
Aram Polster has worked with animals in a wide variety of capacities for over 40 years. He was instrumental in coordinating the move to Vermont. He was the host of "Cooking with Real Vegans," an online cooking show sponsored by VINE Sanctuary. At present, he is owner and master roaster at Precision Valley Coffee Roasters.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Happy New Year's from the Weathersfield Proctor Library
weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com
802-674-2863
Just
a reminder - the Library will be closed on New Year's day only.
We will be open on Wed Dec 31 from 10:00 - 6:00 pm,
Friday January 2 from 12:00 - 6:00 pm, and
Saturday January 3 from 9:00 - 1:00 pm.
The first Thursday Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, January 8th this month.
The title of the book is "The Power of One" by Bruce Courtenay.
We still have a few books left to lend out.
We will be open on Wed Dec 31 from 10:00 - 6:00 pm,
Friday January 2 from 12:00 - 6:00 pm, and
Saturday January 3 from 9:00 - 1:00 pm.
The first Thursday Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, January 8th this month.
The title of the book is "The Power of One" by Bruce Courtenay.
We still have a few books left to lend out.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Volunteers Still Needed for 23 Arabians
Hi Everybody,
Happy Holidays! If you haven’t been over to the barn recently, the horses are doing rather well and continuing to grow stronger daily. A huge THANK YOU to everybody for their support and willingness to volunteer through one of the busiest times of the year. We wouldn’t be able to care for these amazing creatures without your help.
If this is your first scheduling email from me, please take a moment to review the volunteers rules and guidelines below. Please let me know if you have any questions.
I wanted to take a moment to clarify a few things for everybody:
1. All scheduling is done through me at the shelter. I will always confirm via email. My normal work days are Tuesday through Saturday, so if I’m a little quiet on Sunday and Monday, that’s why. I try to keep my eye on timely requests on my off days, but it may be until Tuesday until I get back to you.
2. The typed schedule that is posted near the sign-in sheet at Upwey is not accurate. Heidi posts it early in the week for the shift leads to use as reference, but it is not updated daily. Do not be alarmed if I have confirmed that you are scheduled, but your name is not listed. I know this threw several of you off last week. You can always double check with me if you would like.
3. As most of you know, the grounds and paths at GMHA can be and are rather icy. Please give proper consideration to the footwear you wear while volunteering. I would suggest wearing boots whenever possible. If you have a pair of footwear grips, I would highly recommend bringing them.
4. If you have to call Heidi or me for any reason, please always leave your name and a message regarding what you called about. We can see that there was a call from GMHA on caller ID, but can not always get a hold of somebody when we call back as there is no phone in the barn.
OK, we need coverage for ALL SHIFTS ON ALL DAYS! The only exception is the overnight shift for 12/31.
WE ALSO NEED COVERAGE FOR THE 12/27 SATURDAY OVERNIGHT SHIFT, WHICH IS TOMORROW NIGHT.
PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH WHICH DATE(S) AND SHIFT(S) YOU ARE WILLING TO COVER AND I WILL CONFIRM ASAP.
This is the current shift schedule:
AM Shift (7:30 AM - Noon) - includes feeding, filling water buckets, mucking stalls and walking horses
-
Noon Time Shift (Noon - 2:00 PM) - includes 12:30 PM feeding. We need somebody that has covered other shifts already to work this shift.
PM Shift (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM) - feeding, walking, water, grooming, etc.
Overnight (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM) - There are two feedings, one at 8:30 PM and one at Midnight, as well as checking in on everybody and topping off water buckets as needed. The 8:30 PM feeding consists of 1 1/2 flakes (combo 1st and 2nd cut). The midnight feeding is already prepared in the hay nets hanging on the outside of the the stalls. You just need to to hang the nets. If you’re not comfortable hanging the nets, then it’s OK to dump the nets and toss the hay mixture in. It’s better to be safe than sorry! If all the horses are doing well health-wise, and there’s no reason to stay, you could leave after the midnight feeding, as long as you were comfortable driving, of course. You can also arrive anytime between 6 and 8 PM for this shift. We need somebody that has covered day shifts to cover the night shift.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I want to make sure everybody enjoys their time while volunteering!
VOLUNTEER RULES AND GUIDELINES:
- We need a completed and signed Volunteer Release, Waiver and Confidentiality Agreement (1 document) from all volunteers prior to beginning your first shift. You can complete and sign the agreement at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society (4832 Route 44 in West Windsor) or at Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA - 5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT). Copies are available in the Visitor’s Center lounge attached to Upwey Barn. If you complete the form at GMHA, please leave it in the appropriate folder in the lounge.
- All volunteers must sign-in and sign-out. The sign-in sheet is located in Upwey Barn between stalls 6 and 7. This is also where you will find schedules, feeding instructions, and other details. As the days and weeks progress, feeding and handling instructions will change, so please make sure you check the information boards after signing-in.
- Absolutely no changes are to be made to the feeding schedule or care of the horses, unless directed by Heidi Edmunds.
- All volunteer scheduling will be done by me at Lucy Mackenzie. My contact info. is below. Due to volume of volunteers, email is preferred.
- If you are scheduled to work a shift and are unable to make it, please notify me immediately. My contact information is below.
- There is no cell phone service on the grounds of GMHA, but there is a phone in the Visitor’s Center lounge available for us to use.
- While the shelter location, defendant’s name, and other details of the case have been made public, we ask all volunteers to respect the Confidentiality Agreement. Absolutely no photographs are permitted, unless authorized by Heidi. If you are approached by reporters, please refrain from commenting or answering questions. You can ask them to direct their inquiries to Lucy Mackenzie.
- We need a completed and signed Volunteer Release, Waiver and Confidentiality Agreement (1 document) from all volunteers prior to beginning your first shift. You can complete and sign the agreement at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society (4832 Route 44 in West Windsor) or at Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA - 5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT). Copies are available in the Visitor’s Center lounge attached to Upwey Barn. If you complete the form at GMHA, please leave it in the appropriate folder in the lounge.
- All volunteers must sign-in and sign-out. The sign-in sheet is located in Upwey Barn between stalls 6 and 7. This is also where you will find schedules, feeding instructions, and other details. As the days and weeks progress, feeding and handling instructions will change, so please make sure you check the information boards after signing-in.
- Absolutely no changes are to be made to the feeding schedule or care of the horses, unless directed by Heidi Edmunds.
- All volunteer scheduling will be done by me at Lucy Mackenzie. My contact info. is below. Due to volume of volunteers, email is preferred.
- If you are scheduled to work a shift and are unable to make it, please notify me immediately. My contact information is below.
- There is no cell phone service on the grounds of GMHA, but there is a phone in the Visitor’s Center lounge available for us to use.
- While the shelter location, defendant’s name, and other details of the case have been made public, we ask all volunteers to respect the Confidentiality Agreement. Absolutely no photographs are permitted, unless authorized by Heidi. If you are approached by reporters, please refrain from commenting or answering questions. You can ask them to direct their inquiries to Lucy Mackenzie.
Again, from all of us at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, and our friends at GMHA, THANK YOU!
Best,
Jackie Stanley
Shelter Manager
802.484.LUCY
jstanley@lucymac.org
Celebrating 100 Years of Companionship, One Animal at a Time!
Arabians Soon Available for Fostering
Hi Everybody,
I share my home with adults and children.
Happy Holidays! The horses are doing rather well and continuing to grow stronger daily. A huge THANK YOU to everybody for their support and willingness to volunteer through one of the busiest times of the year. We wouldn’t be able to care for these amazing creatures without your help.
We’re hoping to have some of them cleared for foster in the coming weeks. The foster application is below for those of you that would like to fill one out.
Once completed, it should be returned to me at Lucy Mackenzie.
The mailing address is PO Box 702, Brownsville, VT 05037. If you have any questions, let me know.
Best,
Jackie Stanley
Shelter Manager
802.484.LUCY
jstanley@lucymac.org
Celebrating 100 Years of Companionship, One Animal at a Time!
Lucy Mackenzie Humane
Society
Horse Foster Application
Your Name
|
Maiden Name | Date of Birth | |
Partners Name
|
Maiden Name | Date of Birth | |
Street Address
|
Mailing Address | ||
City, State, Zip
|
City, State, Zip | ||
Home Phone
|
Work Phone | ||
Occupation
|
Company | ||
Driver’s License Number and State
|
Email Address | ||
How long have you lived at this
address?
|
Ages of children:
Who will be responsible for the care of
this animal(s) while in foster care?
What type of animals have you or
your partner lived with or cared for the last 5 years?
Name | Type | Age | Sex |
Spayed/
Neutered? |
Where is the animal now? |
Do you rent or own?
What Type of residence?
Apartment
Camp
Condo
House
Trailer
Farm
If
you rent please provide landlord’s name:
Landlord’s
phone number:
What
kind of shelter will be available for this horse(s)?
If
the horse will be stalled, how many hours will it be inside?
Is
there shelter for the horse while it’s outside?
Yes
No
If
yes what kind of shelter?
What
kind of fencing do you have for turnout?
Describe
water source:
Who
will be caring for the horse(s)?
If
under 18, please give the age:
What
is your experience with horses?
Are
you able to carry out recommended veterinary treatments if necessary?
Yes
No
I give my veterinarian, ,
permission to release any and all medical information about my
animals to this agency.
Are you able to cover the cost of food
for this horse(s)? Yes
No
(Agency covers veterinary expenses)
I am prepared to assume the
responsibilities of fostering a horse(s), especially:
- Providing food, shelter and water
- Providing appropriate care for the horse(s)
- Returning the animal to the shelter at the appropriate time
- Communication with the shelter staff about medical and behavioral problems
For the purpose of fostering, the
undersigned certifies that the above statements are true and
complete. This agency has the right to
deny an application due to false information or what the staff
believes is in the best interest of the animal.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date
Print Name
Staff use only
Vet checked
Landlord checked
Approved
Declined
|
Monday, December 22, 2014
Are You on Front Porch Forum?
The towns of Cavendish, Reading, Weathersfield, West Windsor and Windsor have all joined.
http://frontporchforum.com/
The mission of Front Porch Forum is to help neighbors connect and build community.
It does that by hosting regional networks of online neighborhood forums.
Common sense and a growing body of research tell us that well-connected neighborhoods are friendlier places to live, with less crime, healthier residents, higher property values, and better service from local government and public utilities.
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How Much Of The Connecticut River Byway Have You Traveled?
Have you visited the Cady Mausoleum in Brownsville or the Crown Point Military Road in Weathersfield and Springfield? These are just two of 100 historic sites profiled in a new travel guide of the Connecticut River Byway, a project led by SWCRPC. The Byway runs on major roads on both the Vermont and New Hampshire sides of the Connecticut River, and the travel guide covers over 500 miles of roadway between the Massachusetts and Quebec borders. It’s an interesting guide with car, bicycle and kayak routes, as well as information about historic sites along the way. The brochure was printed in November and has started to be delivered to a wide variety of locations along the Byway – including visitor centers, Chambers and historical societies. The Byway website (www.ctriverbyway.org) is due to have the travel guide uploaded with an interactive map in the next few months. Contact Katharine ( kotto@swcrpc.org ) if you’d like a copy or more information about the project.
http://swcrpc.org/
SW/WCSWMD Seeks Public Input on Solid Waste Implementation Plan
SW/WCSWMD Seeks Public Input on Solid Waste Implementation Plan
http://swcrpc.org/
The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District is rewriting its Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP) to comply with the State of Vermont's Materials Management Plan (MMP).
Your feedback regarding this plan update is welcomed.
Review it at www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org.
Winter Weather Advisories for Tonight
We
have some Winter Weather Advisories in effect for portions of NH and VT
tonight. A light wintry mix that arrives overnight could create some
slick spots for Tuesday morning. Breaking down that... and Christmas
T-storms when I see you First at 5.
Radar: http://bit.ly/1xdpURu
- John
Radar: http://bit.ly/1xdpURu
- John
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Happy Winter Solstice
In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice will occur today, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Happy winter solstice!
Happy winter solstice!
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Christmas Eve Wind Map
Here's
what we were thinking last night for Christmas, wind wise. We will
tweak it as we get closer, maybe under estimating. Still a few days out.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Elected Positions Open for March 3, 2015
Weathersfield Town Clerk's Office
Flo-Ann Dango, Town Clerk
802-674-9500
Elected Positions Open for March 3, 2015
Town Meeting:
Moderator/Town - 1 year
Town Clerk - 3 year
Town Treasurer - 3 year
Selectperson - 3 year
Selectperson - 2 year
Lister - 3 year
Trustee of Public Funds - 3 year
Town Agent - 1 year
Grand Juror - 1 year
Cemetery Commissioner - 5 year
Library Trustee - 5 year
Moderator/School - 1 year
School Director - 3 year
School Director - 1 year
School Director - 1 year
If you are interested in running for a Town or School Office, please come in to the Town Clerk's Office to pick up a petition.
Flo-Ann Dango, Town Clerk
802-674-9500
Elected Positions Open for March 3, 2015
Town Meeting:
Moderator/Town - 1 year
Town Clerk - 3 year
Town Treasurer - 3 year
Selectperson - 3 year
Selectperson - 2 year
Lister - 3 year
Trustee of Public Funds - 3 year
Town Agent - 1 year
Grand Juror - 1 year
Cemetery Commissioner - 5 year
Library Trustee - 5 year
Moderator/School - 1 year
School Director - 3 year
School Director - 1 year
School Director - 1 year
If you are interested in running for a Town or School Office, please come in to the Town Clerk's Office to pick up a petition.
Meeting Agenda, Weathersfield Fire Commission, December 23, 2014
Weathersfield
Fire Commission
Meeting
Agenda
December
23, 2014
Ascutney
Volunteer Fire Association
- Call to Order: 7 pm
- Additions or Corrections to Agenda~Items may be Added but NOT Acted Upon
- Attendance
- Comments from Commission Members and Citizens on Matters Not on the Agenda
- Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting – November 25, 2014
- Review Financial Status Reports
- Review Fire Departments Monthly Reports and Events Scheduled
- BusinessA. Haz-Mat OrdinanceB. Repeater UpdateC. IRS Form Copy to Budget Committee/Select BoardD.E.
9.
Items of Information or Questions for Select Board Monthly Report,
January 5, 2015
~Select
Board Representative: Dan Boyer
- Next Meeting: January 27, 2014 at West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department– 7 pm~ Agenda Submission Deadline: January 21, 2015 at 10:00 am(email: lynnesty@comcast.net)
- Adjourn
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Frances L. Balch, 88
SPRINGFIELD - Frances Louise Balch, 88, passed away on Monday, December
10, 2014, at the Springfield Hospital. She was born January 5, 1926, in
Weathersfield, Vermont, the daughter of Walter and Julia ( Bryant )
Murray. She attended Springfield Schools and graduated from Springfield
High School.
Fran started working for W.T. Grant while in High School and worked
until the store closed. She then worked as a Bookkeeper at Wheelers
Pharmacy in Springfield until her retirement.
On January 21, 1948, Fran married Kenneth Balch at the Rectory of St.
Mary's Church.
She and Kenny were active in the Springfield Moose and the Springfield
V.F.W.
They entertained friends and family at their camp on the Connecticut
River for many years.
She was active in the Catholic Daughters of America, and an active
member of St. Mary's Church all her life.
She leaves her husband, Kenneth Balch, of 66 years; one brother, Robert
Murray of Perkinsville; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers Richard, James and
John Murray; and three sisters Margaret Bromley, Helen Devereaux and
Mary Harlow.
A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday December 18,
2014, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter
Williams, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's
Cemetery in the spring.
Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Thursday morning from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066,
Baltimore, MD 21297-1066, or to the Springfield Humane Society, 401
Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
Funeral Home
Davis Memorial Chapel
99 Summer Street Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-3322
10, 2014, at the Springfield Hospital. She was born January 5, 1926, in
Weathersfield, Vermont, the daughter of Walter and Julia ( Bryant )
Murray. She attended Springfield Schools and graduated from Springfield
High School.
Fran started working for W.T. Grant while in High School and worked
until the store closed. She then worked as a Bookkeeper at Wheelers
Pharmacy in Springfield until her retirement.
On January 21, 1948, Fran married Kenneth Balch at the Rectory of St.
Mary's Church.
She and Kenny were active in the Springfield Moose and the Springfield
V.F.W.
They entertained friends and family at their camp on the Connecticut
River for many years.
She was active in the Catholic Daughters of America, and an active
member of St. Mary's Church all her life.
She leaves her husband, Kenneth Balch, of 66 years; one brother, Robert
Murray of Perkinsville; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers Richard, James and
John Murray; and three sisters Margaret Bromley, Helen Devereaux and
Mary Harlow.
A Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday December 18,
2014, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter
Williams, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's
Cemetery in the spring.
Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Thursday morning from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box 17066,
Baltimore, MD 21297-1066, or to the Springfield Humane Society, 401
Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
Funeral Home
Davis Memorial Chapel
99 Summer Street Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-3322
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