Karen Yvette Barr, 63

Karen Yvette Barr, age 63, was born in Cambridgeshire England, the eldest of 4 children born to Leon "Shorty" Barr and Dorothy "Joan" Barr of Proctorsville Vermont. She passed away Sunday evening at her home after several years of successfully managing heart health.

Many came to know her charismatic personality through her long term employment as a Waitress at Idlenot Restaurant in the Springfield Plaza, which later became Friendly's. Later she worked at Downers Four Corner Store. Four wheeling, snowmobiling, sun worshipper, winter flip-flop wearer, elegant penmanship and a certain "spot on the hill" were just a few of her joys. She brightened everyones doorway she graced with deep character, genuine love and spunk. Like her Great Grandmother Emma C. Barr, she was made of strong character and fierce love.

She is survived by many friends and family who loved her deeply. Including her mother Dorothy "Joan" Barr, David Moore, her partner of 20 years, and her two daughters Heidi Adams and Melanie (Snide) LeBlanc. 8 Grandchildren, and 1 Great Grandson. Her 3 siblings, Elaine (Barr) Stocker, Julie Barr and Tom Barr. As well as nieces, nephews and cousins from Ludlow, to Woodstock, to Newport New Hampshire.

Calling hours will be at the Knights Funeral Home in Windsor VT Friday, May 5, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm.

Services will be held at the Brownsville Church on Saturday May 6th @ 11a.m, with a downstairs potluck to follow.

Her ashes will be laid to rest at the Ascutneyville Cemetery at a later date, followed by a small private Red Dress Memorial Ceremony at "the spot on the hill" near their residence.

Donations in her memory may be made to the West Weathersfield Fire Department.

Ascutney Book & Brownie Society

The First Tuesday of the Month (except July) at 6:30 pm.

June 6th book discussion is The End Of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe.

Copies are available to borrow at the Weathersfield Proctor Library.

(802) 674-2863 or WeathersfieldProctorLibrary@gmail.com  www.WeathersfieldProctorLibrary.org

Stop by and pick up your copy today!
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Please contact Lynn at 802-738-7413 for Junes book group meeting location!

Driving While (License) Suspended Criminally - Weathersfield Center Road

Weathersfield Police Department

Date: May 01, 2017
Offense: Driving while Suspended Criminally
Subject: Benjamin Cook

On this date a motor vehicle was conducted on Weathersfield Center Road. The male operator was subsequently charged for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under suspension in the state of Vermont. The male was cited into court at a later date.

Please DO NOT Buy Plants Treated with Neoniconoids

‎Patsy Rooney‎ to The Home Depot

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Important!!
I saw this at Home Depot yesterday!
Please do not buy plants treated with neoniconoids.

Bees take the pollen back to the hive and feed it to the brood.
This is the number one cause of colony collapse!

Neoniconoids are banned in Europe!
Please! Don't buy these plants! feel free to share!

Opiate Drug Abuse - FREE Program from Springfield Library

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Opiate Drug Abuse and its impact on our community

Thu 6:30 PM · Springfield Town Library · Springfield, VT

FREE ADMISSION

Come see the VT PBS film "The Opiate Effect" May 11, 6:30pm at the Springfield Town Library. Springfield Police Chief Doug Johnston, Mike Johnson of Turning Point Recovery, and Stephanie Thompson of Prevention Coalition to discuss opiate drug abuse in Springfield. Free and open to the public.

Summer Is Here - Is There A Dog In The Car?

The Police are now saying if you see a dog locked in a car in hot weather, take a picture of the dog and the car.

If someone is with you, get them to bring up the weather for your area on their phone so you can screen shot the temp, then break the car window.

This way, you will not be charged with criminal damage and it gives the police photo evidence to take the dog owners to court.

This is good information to prevent this cruel act from happening!

Summer is coming! 🐶🐕

Very important as we head into summer!

VT Airplane Crashes Presented by Brian Linder and The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

http://vermontjournal.com/arts-entertainment/vermont-airplane-crashes

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http://vermontjournal.com/arts-entertainment/vermont-airplane-crashes

Wilgus State Park Open for the Season!!

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   The 2017 season has OFFICIALLY begun! Wilgus State Park in Weathersfield opens today.
   Stop by and say hello to Ranger Eric and his crew.

2017 Summer Meeting Schedule

Town of Weathersfield, VT, Select Board
2017 Summer Meeting Schedule

Monday, June 5, Martin Memorial Hall
Monday, June 19, Ascutney Volunteer Fire Station

Monday, July 3, Martin Memorial Hall
Monday, July 17, Weathersfield Center Meeting House

Monday, August 7, Martin Memorial Hall
Monday, August 21, Highway Garage

Tuesday, September 5, Martin Memorial Hall
Monday, September 18, West Weathersfield Fire Station

Monday, October 2, Martin Memorial Hall
Monday, October 16, Bow Baptist Church


Monday, September 4 is a Holiday - Labor Day (Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday)

Man Accused of Assault Jailed for Contempt of Court

Man accused of assault jailed for contempt of court

A Springfield man charged with beating and threatening another man with a knife during a fight has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — A Springfield man charged with beating and threatening another man with a knife during a fight has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court.

Gordon R. Briggs Jr., 34, is facing charges of aggravated assault and simple assault in connection with the fight that took place at a self-storage facility in Weathersfield on April 23.

http://www.eagletimes.com/news/2017-04-26/Local/Man_accused_of_assault_jailed_for_contempt_of_cour.html

Backyard Composting Workshops

It is not too late to sign up for a backyard composting workshop. There are four of them and they are all free. If you want to purchase a SoilSaver composter and/or Sure-Close kitchen scrap pail, you can buy them at the workshop, for $25.00 and $5.00, respectively.

• Rockingham Public Library - Wednesday, May 17
• Windsor Public Library - Wednesday, June 7
• Springfield Town Library - Thursday, June 8
• Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow - Wednesday, June 14

The workshop presentation is about 45 minutes in length with plenty of time afterwards for questions and answers. Cat Buxton will teach the workshops.

To sign up, call 674-9235 or email mobrien@swcrpc.org . Please bring a check or cash as we cannot process credit cards.

Andover belongs to the 14-town Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District which is hosting the workshops.

www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org

http://www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org/portal/index.php

Weathersfield Aging In Place Neighbor Group

ATTENTION!!! WEATHERSFIELD NEIGHBORS

We are all getting older – let’s get together to support each other as we age.

COMMUNITY
Together We Shine

Please join us as we discuss forming a NEW

Weathersfield AGING IN PLACE NEIGHBOR GROUP

When:    Monday, May 8th, 2017

Time:     4:00 pm

Where:  Martin memorial Hall (ground floor)
             5259 Route 5, Ascutney, VT

Call Peggy Kehew with questions at (802) 263-9553

Weathersfield Historical Society Program, "We Remember"

Sunday, April 30

Weathersfield Historical Society Program:
“We Remember – Before and After the North Springfield Flood Control Project”

This will be a town hall-type meeting in which the public is urged to come tell and listen to stories, experiences, and reminiscences about farm and village life, businesses and bridges, and swimming holes and skating ponds before and after the construction of the flood control dam.

Refreshments will be served, and the new Historical Society publication with the above title will be available for purchase for $15.

Martin Memorial Hall, 2 pm.

VAN & Occupants Located, Weathersfield Police Looking to Identify Operator of White Work Van in Area

Weathersfield Police Department

· April 26 at 10:44am ·

UPDATE: We have identified the van and the occupants

Weathersfield Police Department

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We have had reports of a white work van in the area...

So far we have no indication that criminal activity has occurred but we would like to identify the operator.

If you notice a vehicle in the area that is acting suspicious please contact the Weathersfield Police Department

Non-emergency Police Dispatch - [802] 674-2185

National Volunteer Week - Thank You!!!

National Volunteer Fire Council

· April 24 at 10:02am ·

It's National Volunteer Week, and the NVFC is grateful for the service and dedication of the nation's volunteer fire and emergency services.

Thank you to the firefighters, EMTs, rescue workers, Fire Corps members, junior firefighters, and all those who protect and give back to their communities in this extraordinary way!

Stormwater Training Event on May 11th.

Black River Action Team

· Yesterday at 11:47am ·

If anyone is interested and available, there is a stormwater training event in Weathersfield/Ascutney on May 11th!

The Vermont DEC Stormwater Program will be offering several training events on the new Stormwater Manual in May to support designers in their understanding of the new requirements and preparation of stormwater permit applications under the 2017 VSMM.

Each training event will include an overview of the new Manual with Stormwater Program staff, including applying the updated stormwater treatment standards under the new runoff-reduction approach and prioritized Water Quality Practice Selection framework.

The training will include a review of the stormwater treatment practice design requirements, including a review of changes to certain practices.

The training will also include a review of new application materials, supporting guidance, and application preparation tools, including design examples.

The trainings will be geared towards the design and engineering communities, although all stakeholders are welcome to attend.

RSVP to Kevin.Burke@vermont.gov, unless otherwise noted below.

May 11, 2017. 9:00am - Noon (sign-in 8:30-9)
Where: Martin Memorial Hall, Weathersfield (5259 Route 5 in Ascutney).

Green-Up Weathersfield - Saturday, May 6th!!

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1. Participate in Green-Up day and keep Vermont beautiful
2. Green Up day is when the communities get together in each town across Vermont and work together to beautify each town.

vermontjournal.com

Weathersfield:

Green-Up Day, Saturday, May 6th!

On May 6th, we open for business at 9 am at the Dan Foster House (across from the Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse on Weathersfield Center Road).

Green-Up bags will be available, as well as a list of locations that may need special attention.

Remember to check with the attendant at the Transfer Station when dropping off your haul so you won't have to pay.

Let's keep our spirits high, knowing many of us are helping.

This is our 23rd year doing Green-Up in Weathersfield.

Steve Aikenhead

802-263-5493

steve@vermontel.net

~~THANK YOU, Steve, for your YEARS of dedication and cleaning up Weathersfield!!!~~

Four Nuisance Properties Are Being Cleaned Up

http://www.eagletimes.com/news/2017-04-25/Front_Page/Town_cites_4_nuisance_properties.html

SPRINGFIELD — Owners of four residential properties in Springfield have been issued “nuisance” violation tickets from the town, and are working now to clean them up as fines accrue each day until cleanup is complete.

Another 10 properties are also being reviewed and being considered for violation citations, all according to Springfield Town Manager Tom Yennerell.

“Some of them are close to satisfactory,” Yennerell said at a regular meeting of the Springfield Selectboard on Monday, April 24.

http://www.eagletimes.com/news/2017-04-25/Front_Page/Town_cites_4_nuisance_properties.html

Did You Know Most Wildfires (84%) Are Caused by Humans?

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   You can make a difference in #wildfireprevention. How do I know? Because research shows most wildfires are caused by humans. #OnlyYou

Computer Virus Scam Seen In Vermont - Use Caution! Drains Bank Accounts

Happenings in and around Springfield VT's post.

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Happenings in and around Springfield VT

· April 22 at 7:58am ·

*Please pass this info onto anyone who may fall victim to this scam.

Best thing to remember is to never open any emails or click on links that you are unsure of....

Sometimes these scammers will hack your friends/family email accounts and send out a virus through an email you know, usually there is a link to click on, best thing to do is contact the person who sent it and see if it was something they sent, if not, delete it right away.

BUT even if you do get a virus, most likely it can be removed BUT not from someone on the phone or in a chat window online who ask for you money.

Contact a local computer repair shop or get a a friend to help you*

Computer virus scam seen in Vt.

Rutland Herald | April 22, 2017

MONTPELIER — Police are warning Vermonters of a computer virus scam that has drained the bank accounts of victims.

Vermont State Police on Thursday said the computer viruses will disable victims’ computers and a message will appear prompting them to call a number.

After calling, a person will either offer to clean the computer for a fee or try to extort money.

The victim may be asked to reveal bank account information, in which case their funds may be taken, police said.

Victims should call the police and seek a reputable computer specialist to clean their computer.

Action Alert! S.12 - Vermont House passed Bill- Take Action to Make it a LAW!

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   ACTION ALERT!
   The Vermont House just passed S.12, a bill that bans animal sexual abuse and strengthens penalties for animal cruelty, such as the killing, tortur...e and mutilation of animals. The bill passed by a unanimous voice vote!
   

   However, the bill must still be approved by the Senate. WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW, to make sure the bill is passed before this session ends in two weeks.
   TAKE ACTION!
   1) Call and email your Senator(s) and ask them to support S.12 as passed by the House. Look up your Senator here, http://legislature.vermont.gov/people/
   2) Call the VT Sergeant-at-Arms at 802-828-2228 and tell them you SUPPORT the passage of S.12 in the Senate.
   Message: “As your constituent, I strongly support bill S.12 that prohibits the sexual abuse of animals and strengthens Vermont’s animal cruelty laws. I urge you to support passage of this bill before the end of this legislative session.”
   Thank You!

Only You Can Prevent Wild Fires

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OWNER FOUND - Dog on Victory Lane -

Lost My Way Animal Shelter's post.

·no collar, no microchip...

Lost My Way Animal Shelter added 2 new photos.

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Does anyone know me?
Found on victory lane, Weathersfield Vt.
She has been at this house since 10am 4/20/17
Boxer mix female
Please call 6034771229 if you know me or my owner

Stranger Rape Survivor Fights to Establish New Sentencing Precedent

http://www.concordmonitor.com/Stranger-rape-survivor-fights-to-establish-new-sentencing-precedent-8405431

‘I remember thinking ... Am I really alive?’

She was walking with her children on Old Ferry Road in Weathersfield, when he drove by a couple of times before finally stopping and asking what road they were on. When she could not answer, he got out of his car while gripping a tire iron in one hand.

www.concordmonitor.com   

http://www.concordmonitor.com/Stranger-rape-survivor-fights-to-establish-new-sentencing-precedent-8405431

Up to 1M Gallons Sewage Released Into Black River

http://www.mynbc5.com/article/up-to-1m-gallons-of-partially-treated-sewage-released-into-black-river/9519092

Up to 1 million gallons of partially treated sewage was released into the Black River last week.

www.mynbc5.com

http://www.mynbc5.com/article/up-to-1m-gallons-of-partially-treated-sewage-released-into-black-river/9519092