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This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society blog
The 3/2/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Write In’s for Select Board/Town Meeting
3. Composters for Sale/Recycling Resources 2012
4. Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts Winter/Spring Classes
5. Civil War History: Disease the primary killer
6. March Cavendish Calendar
1. Cavendish Related News
State Auditor Says $415,000 Missing from VT School Districts: State Auditor Thomas M. Salmon, CPA, CFE, released a situation report indicating that since 2000 approximately $415,000 has been reported missing from 16 supervisory unions or school districts. The report is the result of an investigation triggered by an incident of wire transfer fraud at the Washington South Supervisory Union last fall. The report is available on-line.
Sen Bill Doyle's Town Meeting Day Survey: Senator Bill Doyle has announced the questions that will appear on his annual Town Meeting survey. This is his 42nd year of conducting the survey, and the results should be available about two weeks after Town Meeting Day. Some of this year’s questions include Vermont’s efforts to close Vermont Yankee, should drivers be prohibited from using cell phones, and should Vermont have a four_year term for Governor. This year’s survey can be e-mailed. Download a copy
VT Attorney General Warns of “Grandparent” scam: The Vermont Attorney General’s Office is warning the public about over-the-phone scams directed at elderly Vermonters, in which a person posing as the target’s grandson or granddaughter claims to be in need of money in a foreign country and asks for a wire transfer of funds, typically in the thousands of dollars. To file a complaint, consumers should call the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program at 1-800-649-2424, or log onto agcomplaints.vermont.gov/ccf Press Release
West Lebanon Malls Slow to Return: It's been almost a half a year since Tropical Storm Irene ravaged parts of the region and the economic impact is still being felt. Part of the 12A shopping corridor in West Lebanon, New Hampshire remains closed, including J.C. Penny and Kmart. The two plazas were flooded during the storm. The remaining stores are scheduled to reopen in May at the latest. WCAX
New Name for VIT: Vermont Interactive Technologies (VIT), formerly known as Vermont Interactive Television, has a new name to reflect its expanding line of videoconferencing services. In addition to its 17 studios located throughout Vermont, VIT now offers mobile (portable) systems and multi-point bridging to bring its videoconferencing services directly to a customer site, desktop or iPad2. Press Release
Citizen’s Group Opposes New Biomass Plant in North Springfield: A group of citizens has formed to oppose building a large new biomass electrical generating plant in the North Springfield Industrial Park. Taking the name “North Springfield Action Group,” or NoSA the group’s website is www.nosagvt.org The project will impact not only all of Springfield, but also surrounding towns, including Cavendish. Information about the project is available at the Southern Windsor Regional Planning Council
Sparks Fly Over Proposed Wood Fired Electric Plant: Staff members from Vermont's Public Service Board visited the proposed site for what's being called the North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project. The Massachusetts-based developer that owns this industrial park is working with a company to build a 35-megawatt wood biomass-fired electric plant. More than 100 residents have organized to oppose the plant. Beyond health issues, they're concerned about the increase in truck traffic hauling wood to the site and about increased water usage depleting local aquifers. WCAX
Eagle Times Now On-line: The Eagles Times in Claremont has a website at http://www.eagletimes.com/ They are currently offering free access to the site, but will soon be charging a subscription fee.
Two Cavendish Brothers Arrested for Selling Stolen Copper Pipe: Mitchell Horton, 24, and Matthew Horton, 22, were arrested Tuesday at Advanced Recycling in Claremont when they attempted to sell copper pipe they allegedly stole from Lambert’s Supply Company earlier in the day, according to court documents. Police say the pair broke into Lambert’s Supply Company shortly before 7 a.m. by forcing open a garage door and stole copper pipe and $260 in cash from the registers. Eagle Times
2. Write In’s for Select Board/Town Meeting
Town Meeting takes place on Monday, March 5, 7 pm in the multi purpose room at the Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville. The Town portion contains 8 articles to be voted on (pages 7 & 8 of the Town Report), including the Town budget of $1,279,463 and tax collection. The other items pertain to accepting the report, tax exemption of the two fire departments and the Black River Health Center. The election of the town officers takes place on Tuesday. The School portion is an informational meeting only, with voting on the budget held on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s voting will take place in the Art Room at CTES. Most elected positions are uncontested. The one-year position for select board has two write in candidates, Mark Huntley and Rev. Joseph Arnold. The two write-ins have submitted information about themselves:
Rev. Joseph Arnold: Running for the Cavendish Select Board! WRITE ME IN! The same compassion and desire to help people that has been my stay as a pastor has guided me in pursing this position. If written-in, solidarity and equity will govern my decisions with the public's interests at heart.
Mark Huntely: I am running for the one year Cavendish Select Board seat as a write in. It’s Huntley with an E. I am a proud, born and raised, Vermonter. I love my town and have worked tirelessly for my community for the past 12 years. I would love the opportunity to continue my work for you on our Selectboard . I have a successful local business and have been on local school boards for the last 10 years. Most importantly, I have no private agenda or platform. Please feel free to go ahead and give me a call if you would like to discuss my views on town policy or my views on future direction and leadership for the town of Cavendish---wk 228-5774 / cell 802-236-6722 or you can email me at mhuntley@americanportfolios.com or mhuntley1956@yahoo.com See you at the polls!
Note that a sample ballot is on the last page of the Annual Report. If you did not receive a copy in the mail, you can obtain one at the Town Office or at Town Meeting.
3. Composters for Sale/Recycling Resources 2012
The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Sold Waste Management District only has 31 composters for sale this spring. If you are interested in one, go to http://www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org/portal/about-us-mainmenu-26/remository?func=startdown&id=35 and download the form. It is due by Friday, March 23. The cost is $45. Pick up will be at the Cavendish Transfer Station on April 21.
The Recycling Resources 2012 Publication from the Solid Waste Management District is available on-line at http://www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org/portal/about-us-mainmenu-26/remository?func=startdown&id=36
4. Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts Winter/Spring Classes
A wide array of classes are offered each weekend at the Fletcher Farm School, including basketry, decorative arts and painting, fine arts and photography, jewelry and lapidary, needle arts, wood and wood carving, and other activities. If you are a Cavendish resident, you can take a class a year for half price. The catalogue is available online or call 802-228-7402.
5. Civil War History: Disease the primary killer
Among Cavendish’s Civil War soldiers (173), the fatalities were more often caused by disease than the battle itself. Ten died in battle, but 18 more died as follows: 4 in prison, 9 while in service from disease like typhoid and 5 from wounds received in battle. One soldier was lost at sea on his way home from Andersonville Prison.
The single biggest killer in the Civil War was not the battlefield but rather disease. In the Union Army 4 men died from sickness for every 1 man killed in battle, and deaths from disease were twice those resulting from all other causes. On the whole, the heaviest incidence of disease occurred early in the war. Because there were no cures or vaccines for the most common ailments (dysentery, typhoid, pneumonia, tuberculosis, malaria, measles), you either got well or died.
Vermonters were frequently sicker than their counterparts from other states. In fact, the incident of disease was so high among the Vermont “mustering” camps, that in January 1862, US Surgeon General Charles Tripler issued a special report on the health of Vermont soldiers. In December 1861, Dr. Edward Phelps reported that a quarter of Vermont soldiers were sick. The January report found an overall sickness rate of 18.42%, despite the fact that the rates for the Second and Third regiments had improved considerably since December.
Dr. Tripler concluded that a "nostalgic element" affected the Vermonters more severely than others, causing depression among the troops and, he implied, feeding into a vicious cycle of poor health. However, there is one major reason why Vermonters were more likely to become ill in the camps. Unique to Vermont was that the majority of volunteers came from rural areas and so had limited exposure to childhood diseases. Consequently, they were highly susceptible to measles, mumps and other diseases.
To read the rest of this article, go to the Cavendish HIstorical Societys' blog.
6. March Cavendish Calendar
March 3 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodman’s American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
March 5 (Monday): Cavendish Town Meeting, 7:00 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School multi purpose room. Town budget is voted on at this meeting
March 6 (Tuesday): Voting Day. Polls are open from 10 – 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School’s Art Room.
• GMUHS Booster Club Meeting, 7 pm at the high school
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
March 7 (Wednesday): GMUHS Winter Sports Banquet, 6 pm at the high school
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 PM at the Cavendish Town Office
• CTES PTO meeting 6-7 pm at the school
• Public Hearing for the Black River Water Quality Plan, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. This was rescheduled from Feb. 29.
March 8 (Thursday): GMUHS school board meeting, 5 pm at the high school
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
March 10 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodman’s American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
March 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. Agenda posted to this blog as soon as it is received. LPC-TV tapes meetings and makes them available on-line and Comcast Cable TV.
March 13 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
March 14 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer, 5:30-7:30 pm at Six Loose Ladies, Depot Street, Proctorsville. FMI: 228-5830
• GMUHS Senior Class Dodgeball Tournament, 6 pm at the high school.
March 15 (Thursday): CTES Half Day, Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
March 16 (Friday): CTES Half Day of School
March 17 (Saturday): HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
• Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodman’s American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
March 20 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
March 22 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
March 24 (Saturday): The Eleventh Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont. FMI: www.vermontmaple.org
• Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodman’s American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
March 25 (Sunday): The Eleventh Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont. FMI: www.vermontmaple.org
March 29 (Thursday): Sixth students of CTES will present Alice in Wonderland at the school. Curtain is 6:30 pm in the multi purpose room.
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
March 31 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodman’s American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Two Cavendish Brothers Arrested for Selling Stolen Copper Pipe
Mitchell Horton, 24, and Matthew Horton, 22, were arrested Tuesday at Advanced Recycling in Claremont when they attempted to sell copper pipe they allegedly stole from Lambert’s Supply Company earlier in the day, according to court documents. Police say the pair broke into Lambert’s Supply Company shortly before 7 a.m. by forcing open a garage door and stole copper pipe and $260 in cash from the registers. Eagle Times
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Mastec Robbed
The following was posted to the Cavendish Facebook page yesterday: Mastec was robbed Friday night. All of old BRP [Black River Produce building on 103 near Depot street in Proctorsville] was ransacked as well. They are looking for cash & copper. Let's keep our eyes & ears open & not let these jerks continue to steal from us!
For ongoing information about area break ins, go to the Cavendish VT Facebook Page.
There has been some discussion on Facebook about a Neighborhood Watch. If you have ideas or suggestions on this topic, post them on Facebook or send them to margoc@tds.net and they will be forwarded accordingly.
For ongoing information about area break ins, go to the Cavendish VT Facebook Page.
There has been some discussion on Facebook about a Neighborhood Watch. If you have ideas or suggestions on this topic, post them on Facebook or send them to margoc@tds.net and they will be forwarded accordingly.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Six Loose Ladies Robbed
Six Loose Ladies, on the Proctorsville Green, was robbed last night, 12:30 am. Fortunately, they had an alarm, so minimal was taken from the shop.
Keep doors locked and be aware that Cavendish and Proctorsville seem to be having a higher number of break ins and robberies of late.
Please post to the Cavendish Facebook site or to this blog with any information you may have about other break ins.
Keep doors locked and be aware that Cavendish and Proctorsville seem to be having a higher number of break ins and robberies of late.
Please post to the Cavendish Facebook site or to this blog with any information you may have about other break ins.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thank you from John Skalecki
On Memorial Day May 30 2011 I was the victim in a horrific motorcycle accident.
It was a beautiful day so I decided to go for a short ride. This decision would change my life forever. On Rt. 103 in Chester on the straightaway near the old Chat And Chew the wheel of the car approaching me came off and hit me, knocking me off my bike while traveling 50 MPH. Unbelievably I lived. However, I did sustain some massive injuries to my left leg and pelvis. My leg was broken in 5 places, my pelvis split, and my knee de-gloved. I was flown to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where the process of putting me back together and the long rehabilitation ahead of me would begin.
Now, 8 months later, I I’m beginning to be able to walk on my own again.
I wanted to take a minute and thank the many people involved in my recovery process and all the folks who came to aid me and my family during this crisis. Its a long list, all these people were so incredibly important to my survival and rehabilitation. And for them I am grateful.
First of all the people that stopped to help me at the accident scene. An older couple from Connecticut who gave me some water and comforted me. Mark Verespy the owner of The Killarney Pub in Ludlow who was traveling behind me and helped me keep the tourniquet tight on my leg until more help arrived. The officers from the Chester PD who thank goodness had emergency medical training. The Chester ambulance personnel that stabilized me and took me to the helicopter at Springfield Hospital. The Albany Medi-Flight staff that got me to Dartmouth fast.
Dr. Cantu and his Orthopedics team who put my bones back together. Dr. Stotland and his Plastics team who grafted all my skin back on and relocated one of my muscles to cover up my knee. The nurses at DHMC that took great care of me for 3 weeks in the hospital. My employer and family of friends Okemo Mountain Resort who helped my wife turn our dining room into a hospital room so I could come home and built a handicap access ramp so I could get my wheel chair in and out of my house. Okemo’s support of me has been awesome and unending.
The caring team of physical therapists at Mt. Ascutney Hospital that have worked so hard to get my leg to move and work again. Metzger And Mole physical therapy, Manchester Acupuncture, and Four Seasons Chiropractic who continue to support my healing and function. And finally all the individuals in my community of Cavendish who brought food, offered to do chores, do shopping, and help in every way possible. The outpouring of love and support from my community, family, and friends has been moving to say the least.
I am grateful to you all and thank you from the core of my being.
John Skalecki
It was a beautiful day so I decided to go for a short ride. This decision would change my life forever. On Rt. 103 in Chester on the straightaway near the old Chat And Chew the wheel of the car approaching me came off and hit me, knocking me off my bike while traveling 50 MPH. Unbelievably I lived. However, I did sustain some massive injuries to my left leg and pelvis. My leg was broken in 5 places, my pelvis split, and my knee de-gloved. I was flown to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center where the process of putting me back together and the long rehabilitation ahead of me would begin.
Now, 8 months later, I I’m beginning to be able to walk on my own again.
I wanted to take a minute and thank the many people involved in my recovery process and all the folks who came to aid me and my family during this crisis. Its a long list, all these people were so incredibly important to my survival and rehabilitation. And for them I am grateful.
First of all the people that stopped to help me at the accident scene. An older couple from Connecticut who gave me some water and comforted me. Mark Verespy the owner of The Killarney Pub in Ludlow who was traveling behind me and helped me keep the tourniquet tight on my leg until more help arrived. The officers from the Chester PD who thank goodness had emergency medical training. The Chester ambulance personnel that stabilized me and took me to the helicopter at Springfield Hospital. The Albany Medi-Flight staff that got me to Dartmouth fast.
Dr. Cantu and his Orthopedics team who put my bones back together. Dr. Stotland and his Plastics team who grafted all my skin back on and relocated one of my muscles to cover up my knee. The nurses at DHMC that took great care of me for 3 weeks in the hospital. My employer and family of friends Okemo Mountain Resort who helped my wife turn our dining room into a hospital room so I could come home and built a handicap access ramp so I could get my wheel chair in and out of my house. Okemo’s support of me has been awesome and unending.
The caring team of physical therapists at Mt. Ascutney Hospital that have worked so hard to get my leg to move and work again. Metzger And Mole physical therapy, Manchester Acupuncture, and Four Seasons Chiropractic who continue to support my healing and function. And finally all the individuals in my community of Cavendish who brought food, offered to do chores, do shopping, and help in every way possible. The outpouring of love and support from my community, family, and friends has been moving to say the least.
I am grateful to you all and thank you from the core of my being.
John Skalecki
Alert: Robbery in Cavendish
There is a report of a local robbery in Cavendish (Old County Rd). It appears they were looking for Copper. Learn about ways to protect your home and business from such a thieft at http://salvageamericagreensboro.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-prevent-copper-theft.html
Cavendish Update 2/24/12 Events/News/U Tube
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
The 2/24/12 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Proctorsville Fire Dept Irene U tube Video
3. Black River Today
4. Alternatives Presentation meeting Regarding Black River Town Highway Bridge
1. Cavendish Related News
Increase in Deer Population Expected in NH, VT: All signs are pointing to a booming deer population this year in Vermont and New Hampshire, given a mild winter with little snow. WCAX
Maple Sugaring Season Arrives Early: Traditionally Town Meeting Day-- the first Tuesday of March-- is the first boiling day of the sugaring season. But with the mild winter Vermont's having, the sap is running and sugar season has begun. WCAX
$5.75 Million in Homeland Security Grants for VT: Vermont will receive more than $5.75 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced Friday. The grants will help Vermont develop prevention and preparedness programs to respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. Press Release
Thieves Target Ludlow Vacation Homes: Police in Ludlow are warning second homeowners and their neighbors to be on alert after at least ten vacation homes on rural roads have been broken into. Thieves have stolen flat screen TVs, laptops and jewelry. Ludlow Police Chief Jeff Billings says none of the homes had an alarm system and most of the burglaries happened in the early evening hours, on days when the homeowners were not in town. He says other homes with alarm systems have also been broken into but nothing from those homes has been stolen. WCAX
VT’s $2.4 M Disaster Grant approved by FEMA: Gov. Peter Shumlin has announced that Vermont will receive a $2.4 million grant from FEMA for recovery services for survivors of Tropical Storm Irene. The funds will assist with unmet needs, including housing, social services and more. Press Release
New Constitutional Amendment Allows17 year olds to vote in 2012 Primaries: “Any person who turns 18 on or before November 6, 2012 can register to vote, cast a Presidential Primary ballot on March 6, 2012 (but not a town meeting ballot), and cast a ballot at the August 2012 Primary.” Press Release
Consumers Cautioned to be Wary of Door to Door Meat Trucks: In response to several reports of unscrupulous practices, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) is strongly cautioning consumers to be wary of door-to-door meat sellers. VAAFM is working closely with the police to investigate this issue. Press Release
WRJ Postal Sorting Center to Close: The U.S. Postal Service says it will close its facility in White River Junction. Staff at the plant was informed of the decision yesterday in a statement and a video from the U.S. postmaster general. A total of 245 people work at the White River Junction plant. Congress can act to save the U.S. Postal Service from dramatic cuts before a moratorium on closing facilities ends May 15. The plan is to begin shutting down half the mail handling facilities in the country starting May 16, the day after the moratorium ends. Burlington Free Press
2. Proctorsville Fire Dept Irene Utube Video
The Proctorsville Fire Department has put together a good collection of photos from Irene, documenting the first three days of the flood and recovery. It is dedicated to Sgt. Stocker, the member of the Air Guard who had a heart attack and died during the recovery phase. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZldkfNWOyHw
3. Black River Today
The blog, Black River Today has moved to a new website Ralph Pace will continue running the site. If you have questions, or want to let him know how you like the new website, he can be reached at ralphpace@tds.net
4. Alternatives Presentation meeting Regarding Black River Town Highway Bridge
An Alternatives Presentation Meeting for the replacement of Ludlow Bridge No. 25, Main Street (VT Route 103) over the Black River in Ludlow, VT will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. The meeting is presented by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans).
The intent of the meeting is to inform the public about the proposed replacement of the Main Street Bridge, to discuss the alternatives that were considered, and to present proposed maintenance of traffic concepts. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Representatives from VHB and VTrans will be available to address public concerns about the project.
5. Cavendish Events 2/24-2/29
February 24 (Friday): No school-Winter Recess
• Cavendish Black & White Film Series features Sunset Boulevard, 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. The films are free, donations always welcome, and refreshments available. FMI: 226-7497.
February 25 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodmans American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
• Pen & Ink/Mixed Media with Don Hofer at Fletcher Farms School. FMI: 228-8770 or info@fletcherfarm.org
February 26 (Sunday): Pen & Ink/Mixed Media with Don Hofer at Fletcher Farms School. FMI: 228-8770 or info@fletcherfarm.org
February 27 (Monday): Sponsored by the CCCA, the Town Meeting Information Forum will be held at 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. This forum will address all issues on the 2012 ballot, including both the town and the school proposed budgets. Town and school officials will be present to discuss each issue.
February 28 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
February 29 (Wednesday): Happy Leap Year
The 2/24/12 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Proctorsville Fire Dept Irene U tube Video
3. Black River Today
4. Alternatives Presentation meeting Regarding Black River Town Highway Bridge
1. Cavendish Related News
Increase in Deer Population Expected in NH, VT: All signs are pointing to a booming deer population this year in Vermont and New Hampshire, given a mild winter with little snow. WCAX
Maple Sugaring Season Arrives Early: Traditionally Town Meeting Day-- the first Tuesday of March-- is the first boiling day of the sugaring season. But with the mild winter Vermont's having, the sap is running and sugar season has begun. WCAX
$5.75 Million in Homeland Security Grants for VT: Vermont will receive more than $5.75 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced Friday. The grants will help Vermont develop prevention and preparedness programs to respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. Press Release
Thieves Target Ludlow Vacation Homes: Police in Ludlow are warning second homeowners and their neighbors to be on alert after at least ten vacation homes on rural roads have been broken into. Thieves have stolen flat screen TVs, laptops and jewelry. Ludlow Police Chief Jeff Billings says none of the homes had an alarm system and most of the burglaries happened in the early evening hours, on days when the homeowners were not in town. He says other homes with alarm systems have also been broken into but nothing from those homes has been stolen. WCAX
VT’s $2.4 M Disaster Grant approved by FEMA: Gov. Peter Shumlin has announced that Vermont will receive a $2.4 million grant from FEMA for recovery services for survivors of Tropical Storm Irene. The funds will assist with unmet needs, including housing, social services and more. Press Release
New Constitutional Amendment Allows17 year olds to vote in 2012 Primaries: “Any person who turns 18 on or before November 6, 2012 can register to vote, cast a Presidential Primary ballot on March 6, 2012 (but not a town meeting ballot), and cast a ballot at the August 2012 Primary.” Press Release
Consumers Cautioned to be Wary of Door to Door Meat Trucks: In response to several reports of unscrupulous practices, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (VAAFM) is strongly cautioning consumers to be wary of door-to-door meat sellers. VAAFM is working closely with the police to investigate this issue. Press Release
WRJ Postal Sorting Center to Close: The U.S. Postal Service says it will close its facility in White River Junction. Staff at the plant was informed of the decision yesterday in a statement and a video from the U.S. postmaster general. A total of 245 people work at the White River Junction plant. Congress can act to save the U.S. Postal Service from dramatic cuts before a moratorium on closing facilities ends May 15. The plan is to begin shutting down half the mail handling facilities in the country starting May 16, the day after the moratorium ends. Burlington Free Press
2. Proctorsville Fire Dept Irene Utube Video
The Proctorsville Fire Department has put together a good collection of photos from Irene, documenting the first three days of the flood and recovery. It is dedicated to Sgt. Stocker, the member of the Air Guard who had a heart attack and died during the recovery phase. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZldkfNWOyHw
3. Black River Today
The blog, Black River Today has moved to a new website Ralph Pace will continue running the site. If you have questions, or want to let him know how you like the new website, he can be reached at ralphpace@tds.net
4. Alternatives Presentation meeting Regarding Black River Town Highway Bridge
An Alternatives Presentation Meeting for the replacement of Ludlow Bridge No. 25, Main Street (VT Route 103) over the Black River in Ludlow, VT will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium. The meeting is presented by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) and the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans).
The intent of the meeting is to inform the public about the proposed replacement of the Main Street Bridge, to discuss the alternatives that were considered, and to present proposed maintenance of traffic concepts. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Representatives from VHB and VTrans will be available to address public concerns about the project.
5. Cavendish Events 2/24-2/29
February 24 (Friday): No school-Winter Recess
• Cavendish Black & White Film Series features Sunset Boulevard, 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. The films are free, donations always welcome, and refreshments available. FMI: 226-7497.
February 25 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodmans American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
• Pen & Ink/Mixed Media with Don Hofer at Fletcher Farms School. FMI: 228-8770 or info@fletcherfarm.org
February 26 (Sunday): Pen & Ink/Mixed Media with Don Hofer at Fletcher Farms School. FMI: 228-8770 or info@fletcherfarm.org
February 27 (Monday): Sponsored by the CCCA, the Town Meeting Information Forum will be held at 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. This forum will address all issues on the 2012 ballot, including both the town and the school proposed budgets. Town and school officials will be present to discuss each issue.
February 28 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
February 29 (Wednesday): Happy Leap Year
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