This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The 3/27/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1.Enter Your Favorite Photograph of Cavendish for the 2010 Community Calendar
2. Cavendish Community Fund Announces Awards and New Application Deadline
3. Cavendish Fletcher Community Library Book Club
4. Chorus Concert
5. Proctorsville Townhouses for Sale
6. Earth Hour on March 28 at 8:30 pm
1.Enter Your Favorite Photograph of Cavendish for the 2010 Community Calendar
The CCCA is going into its 5th year of Cavendish Calendars, and it's Second Annual Calendar Contest! Last years' calendar was comprised of wonderful photographs submitted by community members of all ages and we all look forward to viewing and voting on this year's submissions in June. Pick up an entry form at the Town Office, Crows Bakery or the CTES and drop your photo off at the Cavendish Town Office from May 11th until June 5th.
2. Cavendish Community Fund Announces Awards and New Application Deadline
The Cavendish Community Fund awarded two grants recently. The first went to the Cavendish Town Elementary School to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables to the children as they learn about the farm-to-school food connection. The grant will also cover the cost of VT FEED (Food Education Every Day) to work with parents and teachers to create sustainable goals for long-term nutritional education at CTES. By incorporating locally produced foods into the school lunch menu and tying the improved nutrition to classroom lessons, the school hopes to positively influence life-long eating patterns. Parent volunteers have worked with the teachers at CTES to previously plant a small garden at the school, and have run several successful programs on different foods. CCF is pleased to support this extended effort to provide long-term nutritional education at CTES.
The second grant went to the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library to help elevate community awareness of the library and its amenities. During spring 2009, librarian Katalin Welch will present several classic movies accompanied by a small theme-related meal. For example, the movie Titanic will be shown accompanied by a bill of fare based on the original menus that the ship presented to each passenger class on the evening of its ill-fated voyage. Since the library is located in the same building as the town elementary school, children are well aware of its presence. However, Cavendish adults are less aware of what the library has to offer. Therefore, the movie series will be aimed at adults and will try to enhance visibility in the community.
CCF has set a deadline for spring 2009 grant applications. They must be received by close of business on Friday, May 1, 2009. Submissions should be sent to CCF, P.O. Box 605, Cavendish, VT 05142. For more information about CCF or the application process, please call Peter LaBelle at 226-7250, or Barbara Dickey at 226-7187.
3. Cavendish Fletcher Community Library Book Club
The Cavendish Fletcher Communiy Library Book Club is reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. This book takes place in a society where books are outlawed and firemen are people whose job it is to burn books. What happens if one of the so called firemen decides to read a book instead of burning it? The book club will meet to discuss this book on Saturday April 18 at 1:00PM. Copies are available at the library circulation desk.
4. Chorus Concert
The Springfield Community Chorus will present it’s Spring Concert ~~Songs of Praise, Peace and Hope ~~~ on Palm Sunday April 5, 2009 - 3:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Springfield, VT. Candace Montesi of Proctorsville directs the chorus, and several Cavendish residents sing in the chorus. The program will feature “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten, and the program will conclude with a Medley from “Les Miserables”. Noelle Gignoux of Cavendish will be a featured soloist singing the part of Cosette. All are welcome to this delightful afternoon of music.
5. Proctorsville Townhouses for Sale
Rockingham Area Land Trust along with Walnut Hill Realty invites you to check out these brand new two bedroom , one bath town homes on the beautiful Proctorsville Green for the incredibly low price of $80,000! Now is the ideal time to become a homeowner.
There is new tax credit of up to $8,000 available to first time home buyers and amazingly low interest rates being offered. There are additional grants to assist qualified buyers. Check with the RACLT’s HomeOwnership Center (885-3220 ext 222) to see if you qualify for those as well. There is counseling available to help with loan qualification and banks have funding and they are eager to work with educated buyers. Call Kelly at Walnut Hill Realty today to schedule an appointment to view! (802) 228-5544 or cell (802) 734-7471.
6. Earth Hour on March 28 at 8:30 pm
Earth Hour is an international event organized by the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund), and held on the last Saturday of March each year, which asks households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Earth hour was conceived by WWF Australia and the Sydney Morning Herald in 2007, when 2.2 million residents of Sydney participated by turning off all non-essential lights. Following Sydney's lead, many other cities around the world adopted the event in 2008. Earth Hour will next take place on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm, local time. http://www.earthhour.org/
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Cavendish Update 3/20/09 Events/Earth Week/OHD
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The 3/20/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Spring, Earth Week, Cavendish Old Home Day and the 1930’s
2. Upcoming Events
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Spring Rummage Sale
4. Cavendish Cub Scouts Presenting Colors at Red Sox Game
5. Cavendish Earth Week
1. Spring, Earth Week, Old Home Day and the 1930’s
How lovely to see grass again, even if it is brown. Today marks the first day of spring, when the sunshine and warmer temps encourage many people to clean out cupboards, wash window and make more than your usual trips to the transfer station. It is also the time of year when the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) begins to offer new programs.
Given the current economy, and CHS’s role in providing information about town history to help understand the present and plan for the future, the Society has selected the 1930’s as their theme for this year. As part of Cavendish Earth Week (see schedule of events in item 5) CHS will be running a workshop on April 20, Depression Era sustainable housekeeping tips (clean green for cheap), where you can learn some interesting things about Cavendish history along with some ways to save money and help keep the green in our Green Mountain state.
Old Home Day will be held on the 4th of July. Yes, there will be the plant sale, a new exhibit at the Stone Church and lots of activities on the Cavendish Green. By popular request, and in keeping with the 1930’s, a tag sale (including a bartering booth) will be part of this year’s activities. Cavendish/Proctorsville residents and second homeowners can obtain a tag sale spot by sending $5 to CHS, PO Box 472, Cavendish VT 05142 by June 1. Space is limited, so it’s first come first served. After June 1, any available slots will be open to surrounding communities. Be advised that you will be responsible for bringing tables, chairs and for clean up after the event. Whatever you bring in, must be taken home by you if doesn’t sell.
Local businesses, artists, schools, library, churches, fire departments, and community based organizations who are interested in booth space should contact margoc@tds.net or call 802-226-7807 in order to reserve space.
2. Upcoming Events
March 20 (Friday): 10% of all sales at American Pie in Ludlow will go towards Cavendish Cub Scouts trip to Fenway Park, where they will be the color guard for a Red Sox game. See item 4 below. In addition there will be a bake sale in front of Shaws from 3-6 pm.
March 21 (Saturday): Bake Sale for Cub Scout trip continues in front of Shaws starting at 9 am.
March 21 (Saturday): The Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will be holding a “Welcome Spring” Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo at the Cavendish Elementary School. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm. The Silent Auction features a number of wonderful items to help you get ready for planting, vacation this summer, or enjoy some incredible food. There is one very unique item, thanks to Bob Naess of Black River Militaria. You have to be present to bid on this item. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. They can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
March 22 (Sunday): Free Dinner and a Movie, “Gigi,” at the Cavendish Library. The menu will be Gruyere puffs, French Onion Soup, Cassoulet and Truffles. This program was made possible by a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Spring Rummage Sale
Black River Good Neighbor Services will be holding a huge Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm this spring and is looking for donations of furniture. To make arrangements for dropping off, or having donated furniture picked up, please call Audrey Bridge at the BRGNS Thrift Shop at 802-228-3663 between the hours of 10am and 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Volunteers will pick up furniture. All proceeds from this sale will go to benefit the needy in the area. “The current economic crisis has created a greater demand then ever. A lot of our neighbors are going to need help this summer, so we are asking for everyone in the area who can help to please do so” said Jim Fuller. All monies raised will help cover utilities/fuel cost, food and rent assistance for those who qualify and live in Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, Cavendish and Plymouth. FMI: 802-228-3663 or BRGNS@tds.net
4. Cavendish Cub Scouts Presenting Colors at Red Sox Game
The 3rd Grade Cavendish Cub Scouts have been chosen to present the colors, on the field at the Boston Red Sox game on April 19th. This is a huge honor, as they will be representing their entire pack. The boys have been working hard, learning the proper way to march out onto the Field. But of course it takes money to get there! A bake sale, in front of Shaws in Ludlow, will take place this afternoon, March 20, from 3 to 6 and again Saturday morning at 9am. The Goodman’s American Pie Pizza shop will be donating 10% of their gross sales on Friday March 20th towards the trip. So help our Cub Scouts by grabbing a pizza and then head over to Shaw’s for dessert. Don’t forget to tune into the Boston Red Sox Vs The Orioles Game on Sunday April 19th @ 1:30 and watch your local scouts march onto the field.
5. Cavendish Earth Week
Just a month away, mark your calendars in order to take part in the first ever Cavendish Earth Week. Many organizations and businesses have been working to make this possible. Unless otherwise posted all events are free and will be held at the Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville.
April 20 (Monday): Depression Era sustainable housekeeping tips (clean green for cheap) Sponsor Cavendish Historical Society 6:30-8 PM
April 21 (Tuesday): Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law and Senior Counsel in the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic of the Vermont Law School, will speak on the impact of climate change in Vermont. Sponsor Cavendish Community & Conservation Association (CCCA) 6:30-8 PM
April 22 (Wednesday): Earth Day -Windy Wednesday Celebrate all things related to wind power. Kite flying and demonstration of various wind devices, including a Skysteam windmill. 1-3 pm at Fletcher Field off of Route 103 in Proctorsville/Ludlow.
Sponsor: Cavendish Solar Store
Sustainable Energy Panel: Passive solar, solar tubing; geothermal. Sponsor Cavendish Solar Store. 6:30-8 PM
April 23 (Thursday): Gardening, composting, recycling and local foods. Sponsor Cavendish Community & Conservation Association (CCCA) 6:30-8 PM
April 24 (Friday): Movie Night-The 11th Hour Sponsor Cavendish Fletcher Community Library 6:30-8 PM
April 25 (Saturday): Sustainable living in Cavendish Workshops on sustainable building, landscaping, group net metering, tax incentives and energy. Vendors will be on site. Sponsored by Cavendish Solar Store, USA Solar Store, Cavendish Community & Conservation Association, Cavendish Historical Society, Calabrese Architects, food by WAWEE 10-2 pm
April 26 (Sunday): Sustainable Living House Tour. Tickets $5. Tickets and map to homes are available from the Cavendish Solar Store and will also be on sale at the various workshops throughout Earth Week, and the day of the tour at the Solar Store. 1-4 pm in the Cavendish/Proctorsville area.
FMI: 802-226-7093
The 3/20/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Spring, Earth Week, Cavendish Old Home Day and the 1930’s
2. Upcoming Events
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Spring Rummage Sale
4. Cavendish Cub Scouts Presenting Colors at Red Sox Game
5. Cavendish Earth Week
1. Spring, Earth Week, Old Home Day and the 1930’s
How lovely to see grass again, even if it is brown. Today marks the first day of spring, when the sunshine and warmer temps encourage many people to clean out cupboards, wash window and make more than your usual trips to the transfer station. It is also the time of year when the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) begins to offer new programs.
Given the current economy, and CHS’s role in providing information about town history to help understand the present and plan for the future, the Society has selected the 1930’s as their theme for this year. As part of Cavendish Earth Week (see schedule of events in item 5) CHS will be running a workshop on April 20, Depression Era sustainable housekeeping tips (clean green for cheap), where you can learn some interesting things about Cavendish history along with some ways to save money and help keep the green in our Green Mountain state.
Old Home Day will be held on the 4th of July. Yes, there will be the plant sale, a new exhibit at the Stone Church and lots of activities on the Cavendish Green. By popular request, and in keeping with the 1930’s, a tag sale (including a bartering booth) will be part of this year’s activities. Cavendish/Proctorsville residents and second homeowners can obtain a tag sale spot by sending $5 to CHS, PO Box 472, Cavendish VT 05142 by June 1. Space is limited, so it’s first come first served. After June 1, any available slots will be open to surrounding communities. Be advised that you will be responsible for bringing tables, chairs and for clean up after the event. Whatever you bring in, must be taken home by you if doesn’t sell.
Local businesses, artists, schools, library, churches, fire departments, and community based organizations who are interested in booth space should contact margoc@tds.net or call 802-226-7807 in order to reserve space.
2. Upcoming Events
March 20 (Friday): 10% of all sales at American Pie in Ludlow will go towards Cavendish Cub Scouts trip to Fenway Park, where they will be the color guard for a Red Sox game. See item 4 below. In addition there will be a bake sale in front of Shaws from 3-6 pm.
March 21 (Saturday): Bake Sale for Cub Scout trip continues in front of Shaws starting at 9 am.
March 21 (Saturday): The Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will be holding a “Welcome Spring” Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo at the Cavendish Elementary School. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm. The Silent Auction features a number of wonderful items to help you get ready for planting, vacation this summer, or enjoy some incredible food. There is one very unique item, thanks to Bob Naess of Black River Militaria. You have to be present to bid on this item. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. They can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
March 22 (Sunday): Free Dinner and a Movie, “Gigi,” at the Cavendish Library. The menu will be Gruyere puffs, French Onion Soup, Cassoulet and Truffles. This program was made possible by a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Spring Rummage Sale
Black River Good Neighbor Services will be holding a huge Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm this spring and is looking for donations of furniture. To make arrangements for dropping off, or having donated furniture picked up, please call Audrey Bridge at the BRGNS Thrift Shop at 802-228-3663 between the hours of 10am and 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Volunteers will pick up furniture. All proceeds from this sale will go to benefit the needy in the area. “The current economic crisis has created a greater demand then ever. A lot of our neighbors are going to need help this summer, so we are asking for everyone in the area who can help to please do so” said Jim Fuller. All monies raised will help cover utilities/fuel cost, food and rent assistance for those who qualify and live in Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, Cavendish and Plymouth. FMI: 802-228-3663 or BRGNS@tds.net
4. Cavendish Cub Scouts Presenting Colors at Red Sox Game
The 3rd Grade Cavendish Cub Scouts have been chosen to present the colors, on the field at the Boston Red Sox game on April 19th. This is a huge honor, as they will be representing their entire pack. The boys have been working hard, learning the proper way to march out onto the Field. But of course it takes money to get there! A bake sale, in front of Shaws in Ludlow, will take place this afternoon, March 20, from 3 to 6 and again Saturday morning at 9am. The Goodman’s American Pie Pizza shop will be donating 10% of their gross sales on Friday March 20th towards the trip. So help our Cub Scouts by grabbing a pizza and then head over to Shaw’s for dessert. Don’t forget to tune into the Boston Red Sox Vs The Orioles Game on Sunday April 19th @ 1:30 and watch your local scouts march onto the field.
5. Cavendish Earth Week
Just a month away, mark your calendars in order to take part in the first ever Cavendish Earth Week. Many organizations and businesses have been working to make this possible. Unless otherwise posted all events are free and will be held at the Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville.
April 20 (Monday): Depression Era sustainable housekeeping tips (clean green for cheap) Sponsor Cavendish Historical Society 6:30-8 PM
April 21 (Tuesday): Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law and Senior Counsel in the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic of the Vermont Law School, will speak on the impact of climate change in Vermont. Sponsor Cavendish Community & Conservation Association (CCCA) 6:30-8 PM
April 22 (Wednesday): Earth Day -Windy Wednesday Celebrate all things related to wind power. Kite flying and demonstration of various wind devices, including a Skysteam windmill. 1-3 pm at Fletcher Field off of Route 103 in Proctorsville/Ludlow.
Sponsor: Cavendish Solar Store
Sustainable Energy Panel: Passive solar, solar tubing; geothermal. Sponsor Cavendish Solar Store. 6:30-8 PM
April 23 (Thursday): Gardening, composting, recycling and local foods. Sponsor Cavendish Community & Conservation Association (CCCA) 6:30-8 PM
April 24 (Friday): Movie Night-The 11th Hour Sponsor Cavendish Fletcher Community Library 6:30-8 PM
April 25 (Saturday): Sustainable living in Cavendish Workshops on sustainable building, landscaping, group net metering, tax incentives and energy. Vendors will be on site. Sponsored by Cavendish Solar Store, USA Solar Store, Cavendish Community & Conservation Association, Cavendish Historical Society, Calabrese Architects, food by WAWEE 10-2 pm
April 26 (Sunday): Sustainable Living House Tour. Tickets $5. Tickets and map to homes are available from the Cavendish Solar Store and will also be on sale at the various workshops throughout Earth Week, and the day of the tour at the Solar Store. 1-4 pm in the Cavendish/Proctorsville area.
FMI: 802-226-7093
Friday, March 13, 2009
Cavendish Update 3/13/09 SB/H20/News
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The Cavendish Update Contains
1. March 9 Cavendish Select Board Meeting
2. Welcome Spring
3. Cavendish in the News
4. Correction
5. Needed for Black River Good Neighbor
1. Select Board Meeting
The Select Board (SB) met for their organizational and regular meeting on March 9. James Ballantine was elected as the Chair of the SB, with George Timko as vice chair and Dan Churchill as Clerk of the SB. Rich Svec was appointed Town Manager for the next five years. Currently none of the three lister positions are filled. Jane Pixley, Town Clerk, will serve as lister, with Diane McNamara, who works in the town office, filling the second slot on an interim basis. An advertisement will be posted to see if any of the three positions can be filled. McNamara pointed out that the town staff trains listers all the time, but the turnover is very high for these positions.
Water Filtration Project: In spite of parts not showing up and other problems, the filtration project continues to move forward. The projected date for being on-line is expected to be some time in the spring. Once the filtration is installed, even though the source will be clean water, the pipes and tanks that carry the water need to be flushed and cleaned. This process could take several months. Svec said that water users would start noticing a difference in mid June, with full impact occurring by mid summer. The second well will not be tested, as required by the state, until after the water filtration unit is on-line and operational.
Proctorsville Curb and Sidewalk Project: The funds are available for completing this project. Bids for Clerk of the Works (construction manager) and a construction firm will be underway shortly, with work beginning shortly after the Cavendish Elementary School has recessed for the summer.
2. Welcome Spring
The Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will be holding a “Welcome Spring” Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo fundraiser on March 21. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm.
The Silent Auction features a number of wonderful items to help you get ready for planting, vacation this summer, or enjoy some incredible food. There is one very unique item, thanks to Bob Naess of Black River Militaria. You have to be present to bid on this item, but if you are a history fan and always wanted an up close and personal experience with some of Bob’s collection, this is your chance. Haven’t a clue what this is about, well come play a card or two of bingo, have some corned beef (or a veggie option) and see for yourself
Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. They can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
3. Cavendish in the News
Architect Tim Calabrese receives the 2008—2009 Public Space Honor Award for Proctorsville Green on Route 131: Congratulations Tim!
Cavendish Planning Board Hears “Glimmerstone” Water Plans
4. Correction
In last week’s Cavendish Update, The Cavendish Town Elementary School PTO was listed as having a “Dinner and Dance Party” in the multi-purpose room from 6:30 - 8:30. This is actually a dessert/dance party featuring contra dance caller Lausanne Allen. There will lots of desserts along with a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for children under 5. The proceeds support the PTO and playground renovations.
5. Needed at Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
The Black River Good Neighbor Services Thrift Shop is in need of a camcorder as well as 13” or smaller TV for surveillance purposes. “Recent thefts at the shop have created this need and any help that the community can provide by donating these items would be greatly appreciated” said Audrey Bridge, Director of the Thrift Shop operation.
Also need this month are:
Canned Meats
Canned Tuna
Small Boxes or bags of Sugar
Margarine
Eggs
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Ketchup
The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop are located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow and serve the towns of Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Plymouth and Proctorsville. Store hours are 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. FM: 802-228-3663 or email her at BRGNS@tds.net
The Cavendish Update Contains
1. March 9 Cavendish Select Board Meeting
2. Welcome Spring
3. Cavendish in the News
4. Correction
5. Needed for Black River Good Neighbor
1. Select Board Meeting
The Select Board (SB) met for their organizational and regular meeting on March 9. James Ballantine was elected as the Chair of the SB, with George Timko as vice chair and Dan Churchill as Clerk of the SB. Rich Svec was appointed Town Manager for the next five years. Currently none of the three lister positions are filled. Jane Pixley, Town Clerk, will serve as lister, with Diane McNamara, who works in the town office, filling the second slot on an interim basis. An advertisement will be posted to see if any of the three positions can be filled. McNamara pointed out that the town staff trains listers all the time, but the turnover is very high for these positions.
Water Filtration Project: In spite of parts not showing up and other problems, the filtration project continues to move forward. The projected date for being on-line is expected to be some time in the spring. Once the filtration is installed, even though the source will be clean water, the pipes and tanks that carry the water need to be flushed and cleaned. This process could take several months. Svec said that water users would start noticing a difference in mid June, with full impact occurring by mid summer. The second well will not be tested, as required by the state, until after the water filtration unit is on-line and operational.
Proctorsville Curb and Sidewalk Project: The funds are available for completing this project. Bids for Clerk of the Works (construction manager) and a construction firm will be underway shortly, with work beginning shortly after the Cavendish Elementary School has recessed for the summer.
2. Welcome Spring
The Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will be holding a “Welcome Spring” Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo fundraiser on March 21. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm.
The Silent Auction features a number of wonderful items to help you get ready for planting, vacation this summer, or enjoy some incredible food. There is one very unique item, thanks to Bob Naess of Black River Militaria. You have to be present to bid on this item, but if you are a history fan and always wanted an up close and personal experience with some of Bob’s collection, this is your chance. Haven’t a clue what this is about, well come play a card or two of bingo, have some corned beef (or a veggie option) and see for yourself
Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. They can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
3. Cavendish in the News
Architect Tim Calabrese receives the 2008—2009 Public Space Honor Award for Proctorsville Green on Route 131: Congratulations Tim!
Cavendish Planning Board Hears “Glimmerstone” Water Plans
4. Correction
In last week’s Cavendish Update, The Cavendish Town Elementary School PTO was listed as having a “Dinner and Dance Party” in the multi-purpose room from 6:30 - 8:30. This is actually a dessert/dance party featuring contra dance caller Lausanne Allen. There will lots of desserts along with a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for children under 5. The proceeds support the PTO and playground renovations.
5. Needed at Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
The Black River Good Neighbor Services Thrift Shop is in need of a camcorder as well as 13” or smaller TV for surveillance purposes. “Recent thefts at the shop have created this need and any help that the community can provide by donating these items would be greatly appreciated” said Audrey Bridge, Director of the Thrift Shop operation.
Also need this month are:
Canned Meats
Canned Tuna
Small Boxes or bags of Sugar
Margarine
Eggs
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Ketchup
The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop are located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow and serve the towns of Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Plymouth and Proctorsville. Store hours are 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. FM: 802-228-3663 or email her at BRGNS@tds.net
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Cavendish Update 3/6/09 Town Mtg/Events/SB Agenda
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The3/6/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Select board’s Meeting 3/9/09
2. Upcoming Events
3. Results of Town Meeting
1. Selectboard Meeting 3/9/09
The Selectboard meeting begins at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. The agenda will include:
• Selectboard’s Organizational meeting
• Water filtration update
• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting
8 Follow up on the Southern Loop/Coolidge Connector Project
• Proctorsville Curb and Sidewalk Project
• Consider and sign contract with Cartographic Associates for 2009 Parcel Map Maintenance
2. Upcoming Events
March 14 (Saturday): The Cavendish Town Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a Dinner and Dance Party in the multi-purpose room from 6:30 - 8:30. Learn to Contra dance with Lausanne Allen, eat desserts of all kinds, participate in a cakewalk and win beautiful, delicious cakes and other delicacies, and play 50/50 raffle with a chance to win big money. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for children under 5. The proceeds support the PTO and playground renovations.
March 19 (Thursday): St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville, will host the monthly Community Luncheon for March on at 11:30 am. This month's menu will celebrate St Patrick's Day with a traditional Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, a tossed green salad, and Boston Cream Pie for dessert. The usual coffee, hot tea, or apple cider will be served as well. A small donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years of age will help defray the cost of this meal.
March 21 (Saturday): Welcome Spring Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo to benefit the Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville.
3. Town Meeting
For the first time, the Cavendish Elementary School budget was voted via Australian Ballot on election day, the Tuesday after Town Meeting. The CTES budget passed 132 to 113, while the Green Mountain Union High School budget failed. The town budget was passed along with the exemption of the Fletcher Farm Foundation taxes for real and personal property for the next five years. The Town also voted to approve an increase from $20,000 to $40,000 the amount of real and personal property tax exemption for qualifying veterans beginning July 1, 2009. There were no contests for the various town positions. The Select Board for 2009 will be Jim Ballantine, Dan Churchill, George Timko, Peter Gregg and Ed Garrow. The Cavendish School Board includes: Jim Ballantine, Gene Bont, Jessica Goodman, Sharon Huntley, and John Maclean.
The3/6/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Select board’s Meeting 3/9/09
2. Upcoming Events
3. Results of Town Meeting
1. Selectboard Meeting 3/9/09
The Selectboard meeting begins at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. The agenda will include:
• Selectboard’s Organizational meeting
• Water filtration update
• Discussion of Annual Town Meeting
8 Follow up on the Southern Loop/Coolidge Connector Project
• Proctorsville Curb and Sidewalk Project
• Consider and sign contract with Cartographic Associates for 2009 Parcel Map Maintenance
2. Upcoming Events
March 14 (Saturday): The Cavendish Town Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a Dinner and Dance Party in the multi-purpose room from 6:30 - 8:30. Learn to Contra dance with Lausanne Allen, eat desserts of all kinds, participate in a cakewalk and win beautiful, delicious cakes and other delicacies, and play 50/50 raffle with a chance to win big money. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and free for children under 5. The proceeds support the PTO and playground renovations.
March 19 (Thursday): St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville, will host the monthly Community Luncheon for March on at 11:30 am. This month's menu will celebrate St Patrick's Day with a traditional Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, a tossed green salad, and Boston Cream Pie for dessert. The usual coffee, hot tea, or apple cider will be served as well. A small donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years of age will help defray the cost of this meal.
March 21 (Saturday): Welcome Spring Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo to benefit the Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville.
3. Town Meeting
For the first time, the Cavendish Elementary School budget was voted via Australian Ballot on election day, the Tuesday after Town Meeting. The CTES budget passed 132 to 113, while the Green Mountain Union High School budget failed. The town budget was passed along with the exemption of the Fletcher Farm Foundation taxes for real and personal property for the next five years. The Town also voted to approve an increase from $20,000 to $40,000 the amount of real and personal property tax exemption for qualifying veterans beginning July 1, 2009. There were no contests for the various town positions. The Select Board for 2009 will be Jim Ballantine, Dan Churchill, George Timko, Peter Gregg and Ed Garrow. The Cavendish School Board includes: Jim Ballantine, Gene Bont, Jessica Goodman, Sharon Huntley, and John Maclean.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Cavendish Update 3/1/09 Calendar
The Calendar edition of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistory.org
The Cavendish 2009 March Calendar
March 2 (Monday): Town Meeting begins at 7 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School. FMI:226-7291
March 3 (Tuesday): Voting day at Cavendish Elementary School. FMI: 226-7291
March 4 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office in Cavendish. FMI: 226:7291
March 5 (Thursday): GMUHS Board Meeting, 7 pm at the High School
• 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
March 6 (Friday): Black and White Movie Series ends with the original King Kong. The film starts at 7pm at the Cavendish Elementary School.
March 7 (Saturday): My Big Fat Greek Wedding, part of the Cavendish Library’s Free Dinner and a Movie Series, begins at 1 pm at the Library. FMI 226-7503
March 9 (Monday): Cavendish Historical Society’s Board Meeting, 3 pm at Dan Churchill’s home FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Cavendish Town Office. This is telecast on LPC-TV. FMI: 226-7292
March 10 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting, 6pm at the School. FMI: 226-7758
March 12 (Thursday): 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
March 14 (Saturday): The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library Book Club meets at 1 pm in the Library. The group is reading "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende. The Book concerns orphan Eliza Sommers who is living in 19th century Chile with her aunt. She follows her lover to California during the Gold Rush of 1849 and discovers "a new life of freedom, independence and a love greater than any ever dreamed".
March 19 (Thursday): GMUHS Board Meeting, 7 pm at the High School
• 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
March 21 (Saturday): Welcome Spring Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo to benefit the Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7736 or 226-7807
March 22 (Saturday): Gigi, part of the Cavendish Library’s Free Dinner and a Movie Series, begins at 1 pm at the Library. FMI 226-7503
March 26 (Thursday): 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
The Cavendish 2009 March Calendar
March 2 (Monday): Town Meeting begins at 7 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School. FMI:226-7291
March 3 (Tuesday): Voting day at Cavendish Elementary School. FMI: 226-7291
March 4 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office in Cavendish. FMI: 226:7291
March 5 (Thursday): GMUHS Board Meeting, 7 pm at the High School
• 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
March 6 (Friday): Black and White Movie Series ends with the original King Kong. The film starts at 7pm at the Cavendish Elementary School.
March 7 (Saturday): My Big Fat Greek Wedding, part of the Cavendish Library’s Free Dinner and a Movie Series, begins at 1 pm at the Library. FMI 226-7503
March 9 (Monday): Cavendish Historical Society’s Board Meeting, 3 pm at Dan Churchill’s home FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm Cavendish Town Office. This is telecast on LPC-TV. FMI: 226-7292
March 10 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting, 6pm at the School. FMI: 226-7758
March 12 (Thursday): 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
March 14 (Saturday): The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library Book Club meets at 1 pm in the Library. The group is reading "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende. The Book concerns orphan Eliza Sommers who is living in 19th century Chile with her aunt. She follows her lover to California during the Gold Rush of 1849 and discovers "a new life of freedom, independence and a love greater than any ever dreamed".
March 19 (Thursday): GMUHS Board Meeting, 7 pm at the High School
• 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
March 21 (Saturday): Welcome Spring Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Silent Auction and Bingo to benefit the Cavendish Historical Society and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Dinner begins at 6 pm, with Bingo starting at 7 pm. Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for under 6. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Crows Corner Bakery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7736 or 226-7807
March 22 (Saturday): Gigi, part of the Cavendish Library’s Free Dinner and a Movie Series, begins at 1 pm at the Library. FMI 226-7503
March 26 (Thursday): 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
• Feldenkrais workshop, 6:00 pm in Ludlow. Discounts for Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. FMI: 226-7783
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