Yard Sale Map for 2nd Annual Weathersfield Town Festival

http://weathersfieldvt.org/portal/images/FestivalofEventsMap2017.pdf

Yard Sale to Benefit Twin State Depression Support Group

Saturday is the Yard Sale to benefit the Twin State Depression Support Group. 8 am - 3 pm Saturday September 30th. Stop on by for some great deals!

2520 Vt Rt 106, Perkinsville, VT

Cyclists/Horse Riding Etiquette

Horses & Road Safety Awareness

Please shout hello so the horse and rider know you are approaching. A friendly hello usually puts a horse at ease instantly :)

Weathersfield Veterans Memorial Chicken BBQ

5th Annual Fastest Kid In Town!

 

The Fastest Kid in Town http://wsesu.co/PqdRYS

Upcoming Events from Weathersfield School

Weathersfield School 

September 27, 2017

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events - Please Mark Your Calendars

• Veteran's Day Assembly in the Gym for K-8 from 8:15 to 9:00 am on November 10, 2017
• Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, November 17th - times to be announced soon-No School
• Thanksgiving Break from November 22 - 24, 2017
• National Geography Bee in AP Room on Thursday, December 7th from 1:00 to 2:15 pm
• Holiday Sing-Along for K-8 and public on Thursday, December 21, 2017, 8:15 to 9:00 am,
• +(early release day, too - students dismissed at 11:30 am after lunch)
• Christmas Break begins on Friday, December 22, 2017
• January 2, 2018 - first day back after Christmas vacation
• Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15, 2018 - No School
• High School Fair in AP Room on February 15, 2018, 5:30 to 6:30, (snow date is Feb. 16th)
• February Break from the 19-23, 2018
• K-8 Music Concert in Gym on Wed., March 7, 2018, 6:00 to 7:15 pm, (snow date is March 8th)
• WSESU Concert at WHS on Friday, March 30, 2018 (time to be announced)
• Parent Teacher Conferences on March 9th - time to be announced at a later date, No School
• WSESU Inservice for Mon., March 19, 2018 - No School for students
• April Break from 16-20, 2018
• Memorial Day Assembly in Gym on Fri., May 25, 2018 from 8:15 to 9:00 am
• Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28, 2018 - No School

LOST DOG - Weathersfield, VT - Rt 131 & Gulf Road - Have You Seen Her?

Granite State Dog Recovery added a new photo to the album: LOST DOGS OF VERMONT 2017.

 

LOST DOG - WEATHERSFIELD, VT - Bagheera went missing 9/14/17 from Rte 131 and Gulf Rd in Weatherdfield, VT. She is a 5 year old, 40 pound, Canaan. She is black with a white chest. She is also microchipped and wearing a collar. Please call right away if seen. 855-639-5678.

Weathersfield Directory 2017 - Find Yours This Weekend!

It's Here! Look for the newest version of the Weathersfield Directory this weekend at the Second Annual Town Fair!!!

Jonathan B Holden, 61

Perkinsville, VT

Jonathan B. Holden passed away on Monday morning September 18, 2017 at the Springfield Health and Rehab. Center in Springfield, Vermont after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born August 13, 1956 in Springfield, Vermont the son of Kenneth and Carolyn (DeCell) Holden. He attended Springfield schools, graduating from Springfield High School class of 1974.

He was employed as a Machinist with the Bryant Grinder Company in Springfield, Vermont for 20 years, and most recently as a Truck Driver with St. Pierre in Charlestown, New Hampshire for 15 years.

He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid hunter, enjoyed riding motorcycles and was always willing to lend a hand and help anyone who needed help.

He is survived by his son Shawn Holden of Chester, Vt. 3 daughters – Emily Raymond of Essex Jct., Vt. Merideth Comchan of TN., and Ashley Hennessey of Boynton Beach, Fl. 1 brother Randy Holden and his wife Terry of Andover, Vt. 7 grandchildren – Alexis, Madison, Sam, David, Connor, Lauren, and Patrick. Nephew Chris, and nieces – Vanessa, Valerie, Melissa, and Michele.

He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Carolyn and brothers Kenneth and Ron.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday September 30, 2017 at the Plain Cemetery in Perkinsville, Vt. Reverend Dave Young will officiate. A celebration of life gathering will follow at K.J.’s in North Springfield.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont.

Raymond H. Vashaw, 72

WEATHERSFIELD — Raymond H. Vashaw, 72, of Weathersfield, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. He was born July 5, 1945. 

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Martin Memorial Hall on Route 5 in Ascutney. You are welcome to bring a dish to share.

Excessive Speed and Careless and Neglignet Operation

Weathersfield Police Department

23 hrs · 

Date: September 19,2017
Offense: Excessive Speed & Careless and Negligent Operation
Subject: Gordon Briggs

On this date a motor vehicle was stopped for allegedly traveling over twice the posted speed limit on Weathersfield Center Road. The male was cited into court at a later date.

Violation of a Temporary Abuse Order

Weathersfield Police Department

23 hrs · 

Date: September 14, 2017
Offense: Violation of a Temporary Abuse Order
Subject: Jennette Riendeau

On this date this department took a call regarding an alleged violation to a temporary relief from abuse order. After an investigation the female was cited into court on September 15, 2017

Missing Dog, Weathersfield, VT

Weathersfield Police Department

September 15 at 2:48pm · 

Missing dog "Bagheera" from the area on VT RT 131 and Gulf Rd. in Weathersfield. Please contact the animal control officer Cathy Sullivan at 603-477-1229 or Weathersfield PD if you come across this friendly pooch.

Passes Available at Weathersfield Proctor Library

Vermont Institute of Natural Science VINS (Quechee) – Admits 4 (sponsored by the Friends of the Weathersfield Proctor Library)

American Precision Museum (Windsor) – Family admission: 2 adults and children under 18, as well as 10% off in the museum’s gift shop

Southern Vermont Natural History Museum (West Marlboro) – Admit 2

Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center (Burlington) – $7 per person, up to 4 people

Vermont History Museum (Montpelier) and Vermont Heritage Galleries (Barre)

Vermont Historic Sites Pass – Admits one family or group up to eight persons FREE for one day

Vermont State Park Pass – Admits one vehicle holding up to eight people FREE to any Vermont State Park for one day

Mark Richardson, Director 

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

weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com

weathersfieldproctorlibrary.org

Wesley D. Jewell Sr., 94

Wesley D. Jewell Sr., 94, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

He was born Jan. 22, 1923, in East Topsham, the son of Raymond and Marie (McKay) Jewell.

He graduated in 1941 from Bradford Academy and later, from Concord (New Hampshire) Business School.

Mr. Jewell married Blanche Carpenter Sept. 10, 1948, in East Corinth.

He was employed as a machinist with Fellows Gear Shaper in Springfield for 17 years and later, as a truck driver with St. Johnsbury Trucking, retiring after 17 years of service. 

He was a member of Minerva Lodge #86 F&AM in East Corinth, the Mount Sinai Shriners and the Sinai Joes Clown Unit. He was also a volunteer driver for CRT. Mr. Jewell enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, vegetable gardening and puttering.

Survivors include his wife, of North Springfield; four children, Virginia Ricker, Susan Jewell, both of Perkinsville, Wesley Jewell Jr., Mark Jewell, both of Springfield; a sister, Paula Jewell, of East Corinth; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.

The graveside Masonic service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in New Cemetery in East Corinth.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. 

Nancy G Eaton, 80

Nancy Gertrude Eaton, 80, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. 

She was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Dorset, Vermont, the daughter of Harlan and Dorothy (Crandall) Coolidge. Nancy grew up on the family dairy farm in Dorset and was a graduate of Burr & Burton Academy. Nancy continued her education at the University of Vermont, where she received her degree in teaching. She went on to become a math teacher in Windsor. She afterward became a social worker for the Vermont Department of Human Services, working in Springfield, Vermont. 

Nancy loved the outdoors, she loved caring for her horses and riding with her friends, she was also an avid vegetable and flower gardener and she loved her St. Bernards. 

Surviving is her daughter Teresa Eaton of Perkinsville; her two grandchildren, Miranda Holmes and Jeremy Holmes; and her two great-grandchildren, Colin and Gabriel Holmes. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Irving Eaton. 

The graveside service and interment will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Plain Cemetery in Perkinsville. A celebration of her life will follow at the Springfield VFW Post #771. 

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to The Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156. 

Arrangements are in care of Adams Funeral Home, Chester. 

Criminal Driving While License Suspended

Weathersfield Police Department

September 9 at 4:46pm · 

Date: September 9, 2017
Offense: Criminal Driving while license suspended
Subject: Robert Blanchard

On this date a male subject was observed operating a motor vehicle on RT 5 at RT 131 in Weathersfield.

A records check showed he allegedly had a suspended driver's license.

He was issued a citation to appear at the Windsor County Criminal Court at a later date.

Ben Fuller - River Valley Tech Center - Alumni Spotlight

River Valley Tech Center added 4 new photos.

September 9 at 9:46am · Springfield · 

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Alumni Spotlight

Ben Fuller is a River Valley Technical Center Horticulture and Natural Resources Program Completer and Springfield High School Graduate from Weathersfield, VT.

Ben is a talented Stone Mason, oh and by the way, talented country music artist. 

Horticulture and Natural Resources Instructor John Harmer ran into Ben by chance this summer at a gig. 

Check his music out on his Facebook page or see him live.

Way to go Ben and good luck!

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