There has been some confusion about this weekend’s play. The performances are Saturday and Sunday night starting at 8 pm and are open to the public by a donation of your choice.
Because many people were unable to get seats for previous plays, reserved seating has been made available for $10. These tickets can be purchased at Crows Corner Bakery in ProctorsviIIe.
Water Board
The Cavendish Board of Water Commissioners meets Monday, August 24 at 5 pm at the Town Office. The agenda includes continued to discussion of the water filtration project, and budget and rate setting for 2009.
Part of Cavendish Connects, the Cavendish, VT Blog archives the weekly e-mails, "Cavendish Update" and provides on-going information about current activities.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Cavendish Update 8/21/09
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 8/21/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Weekend Activities
3. Sustainable Cavendish: How much electricity are you using
4. Volunteers Needed for Young Historians Program
5. Six Loose Ladies Events in September
6. Free Household Hazardous Waste Collections
7. Green Corps Coming to Cavendish
1. Cavendish Related News
• Ludlow Doctor Accused of Prescription Abuse
• Two suitors prepared to bid on Eagle Times
• Ludlow police beef up DUI detection
2. Cavendish Weekend Activities
August 22 (Saturday): Fletcher Farms Arts and Craft show 10-4 pm at Fletcher Farm on Route 103.
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
August 23 (Sunday): Duttonsville School Reunion. The Cavendish Historical Society will host a reunion and tour of the old school house, which is now the home and business of Dan Churchill. Opening remarks start at 1 pm with tours on the half hour. All are invited. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
3. Sustainable Cavendish: How much electricity are you using?
If you are concerned about lowering your electric bills, a good place to start is understanding the amount of electricity the various devices in your home are using. Efficiency Vermont offers a free Watts Up Electric Meter for three weeks. It’s as simple as plugging the meter into a standard wall outlet. The Meter is now measuring the energy used by your appliance as well as recording the amount of time that the Meter has been plugged into the outlet. The length of time the appliance/Meter combination should remain plugged in will depend on what you wish to learn. Some information is available instantly, such as the outlet’s volts or the watts used by the appliance when it is operating For other information, such as the average cost of operating an appliance that cycles on and off (like refrigerators), it is best to leave the meter plugged in for 2 to 3 days.
To sign up for the program, and receive your free Watts Up Electric Meter for three weeks, go to the Efficiency Vermont website and sign up for the Meter Loan Program
4. Volunteers Needed for Young Historians Program
The Cavendish Historical Society, in conjunction with the Cavendish Town Elementary School and the Vermont Fiber Arts Society, is pleased to announce a Young Historians program for the Cavendish School in September for grades 3-6. This program is being funded in part by the Wendell M. Smith Foundation.
Meeting at least once a month, the program takes place for approximately a half hour on Wednesdays mid-day. Using the children’s recess time, provides an opportunity for all interested students to participate.
In keeping with the Historical Society’s theme of the 1930’s, the students will learn about the food, fiber arts, and day to day life from this period. They will also help to undercover the towns past, through oral histories and genealogy.
Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the program. People who are interested in volunteering, or want to learn more about the program, should call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net
5. Six Loose Ladies Events in September
August 22 is tax-free day in Vermont. Come in that day and save 6% right off the bat by virtue of no tax. On top of that we’ll give you 15% off any nonconsignment item!
Mitten class (Sept. 10, 17, 24) 6:30-8 p.m.: Learn how to make warm, strong, cozy mittens for you or for gifts this year. Must be able to knit and purl. Tuition is $30 for FAVT members, $35 for nonmembers.
September 12 – come join us at the Calvin Coolidge historic site for a day of fiber fun. The cheese festival will be held that day and we will be joining the fun by knitting, crocheting, spinning, whatever. We would love to have you come sit with us for a spell and share what you’re making!
September 13, 11-1: Introduction to rug hooking. Not sure what rug hooking is all about or whether you’d like to be a hooker? Come to this class and get an overview of traditional rug hooking, punch needle rug hooking, and locker hooking. Learn what materials are used, the basics of each hooking method, and where to find materials and more information. Tuition is $10 for FAVT members, $15 for nonmembers.
September 26 (10-5): Mark your calendars for Alice Fogel’s recycled clothing class on Sept. 26. Alice’s class takes used clothes and makes great new fashions from them. Her class is being sponsored by the Cavendish Community Fund, a local fund established to encourage worthwhile endeavors in the community. Three scholarships will be awarded by lottery to full-time Cavendish residents. Tuition will otherwise be $20 for FAVT members, $25 for nonmembers.
September 27 (1-5): Seamless Wet Felting. Using hot, soapy water we will transform loose wool fleece into sturdy, seamless felt. You will learn how to create patterns of any size or shape while making a small, seamless purse, bowl or treasure pouch. See how to add surface designs, blend colors and embellish the finished product. Suitable for children aged 12 and up (with an adult). No experience required. Materials fee $15 payable to instructor on class day. Bring 2 old towels and dishwashing basin or large bowl. Optional – bring yarns or additional fibers to embellish your piece. Tuition is $30 for FAVT members, $35 for nonmembers.
Don’t forget our theme nights on Thursday evenings. We encourage fiber fanatics to come and join others of like-mindedness. The first Thursday night of each month features spinning – spinners are encouraged to come with their wheels or spindles and play together. Rug hookers are invited to ply their trade on the second Thursday. Quilters are more than welcome on the third Thursday. And knitters and crocheters can needle each other on the fourth Thursday. Of course, all fiber fanatics are welcome any Thursday night regardless of the theme.
Lastly, if you are a member of a knitting group, think about meeting here at Six Loose Ladies. If you call ahead to let us know your group is coming, we’ll give the club members a 15% discount on nonconsignment items purchased while they’re here!
6. Free Household Hazardous Waste Collections
On Saturday Sept. 12, the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District will be holding a free collection of household hazardous waste at the Springfield Transfer Station and the Weathersfield Transfer Station from 9-noon.
• What to bring: Most substances with labels that say: Caustic, Toxic, Corrosive, Poison, Flammable, Warning
• From the Garden/Yard/House: insecticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, rodent killer, metal polish, pool chemicals, photography chemicals, flea powder, no-pest strips, toilet & drain cleaner, oven cleaner, mothballs, lighter fluid, bathroom cleaners, chemistry sets, arts & crafts supplies, bleaches, mercury thermometers & thermostats, rug cleaner
• From the Garage/Workbench: antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, transmission fluid, engine & radiator flusher, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, gas treatments, Xenon halogen headlight bulbs (blue-tinted), plastic fuel filters, rust proofers, wood preservatives, sealants, solvents, creosote, roofing tar, driveway sealer, muriatic acid, varnish, paint thinner, wood strippers and stains, lead- and oil-based paints. Properly drained metal fuel filters can be recycled with scrap metal.
• DO NOT bring latex paint, dry creosote, batteries, used motor oil, asbestos, radioactive material, empty containers, fireworks, tires, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, medical waste, or ammunition.
FMI: 802-674-9235 or www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org
7. Green Corps Coming to Cavendish
This coming week volunteers from the environmental group Green Corps will be coming to Cavendish to help work on the pressing issue of the renewal of the Vermont Yankee license. Green Corps mission is to train organizers, provide field support for today’s critical environmental campaigns, and graduate activists who possess the skills, temperament, and commitment to fight and win tomorrow’s environmental battles.
As part of its program with VPIRG Green Corps will help to create a plan to reach out to residents, businesses, and community leaders from Cavendish and Weathersfield and ask for their support for the shut down of Vermont Yankee.
One of the projects is to get the issue of decommissioning Vermont Yankee and promoting renewable energy into the local press. On Tuesday evening from 5:30-7PM people are invited to drop in at the Episcopal Church on Depot St. in Proctorsville (next to Crows Bakery) for potluck and a letter-to-the-editor writing blitz. On Wednesday morning at 11AM there will be a press conference in the Redfield Proctor room at the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library.
If you're not free at these times, but could help the organizers out during their stay (Sunday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon), please call Jessica Edgerly at 339-222-7196. FMI: Sara Stowell - 226-7439; Robin Timko - 226-7736; or Will Hunter - 226-7610.
The 8/21/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Weekend Activities
3. Sustainable Cavendish: How much electricity are you using
4. Volunteers Needed for Young Historians Program
5. Six Loose Ladies Events in September
6. Free Household Hazardous Waste Collections
7. Green Corps Coming to Cavendish
1. Cavendish Related News
• Ludlow Doctor Accused of Prescription Abuse
• Two suitors prepared to bid on Eagle Times
• Ludlow police beef up DUI detection
2. Cavendish Weekend Activities
August 22 (Saturday): Fletcher Farms Arts and Craft show 10-4 pm at Fletcher Farm on Route 103.
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
August 23 (Sunday): Duttonsville School Reunion. The Cavendish Historical Society will host a reunion and tour of the old school house, which is now the home and business of Dan Churchill. Opening remarks start at 1 pm with tours on the half hour. All are invited. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
3. Sustainable Cavendish: How much electricity are you using?
If you are concerned about lowering your electric bills, a good place to start is understanding the amount of electricity the various devices in your home are using. Efficiency Vermont offers a free Watts Up Electric Meter for three weeks. It’s as simple as plugging the meter into a standard wall outlet. The Meter is now measuring the energy used by your appliance as well as recording the amount of time that the Meter has been plugged into the outlet. The length of time the appliance/Meter combination should remain plugged in will depend on what you wish to learn. Some information is available instantly, such as the outlet’s volts or the watts used by the appliance when it is operating For other information, such as the average cost of operating an appliance that cycles on and off (like refrigerators), it is best to leave the meter plugged in for 2 to 3 days.
To sign up for the program, and receive your free Watts Up Electric Meter for three weeks, go to the Efficiency Vermont website and sign up for the Meter Loan Program
4. Volunteers Needed for Young Historians Program
The Cavendish Historical Society, in conjunction with the Cavendish Town Elementary School and the Vermont Fiber Arts Society, is pleased to announce a Young Historians program for the Cavendish School in September for grades 3-6. This program is being funded in part by the Wendell M. Smith Foundation.
Meeting at least once a month, the program takes place for approximately a half hour on Wednesdays mid-day. Using the children’s recess time, provides an opportunity for all interested students to participate.
In keeping with the Historical Society’s theme of the 1930’s, the students will learn about the food, fiber arts, and day to day life from this period. They will also help to undercover the towns past, through oral histories and genealogy.
Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the program. People who are interested in volunteering, or want to learn more about the program, should call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net
5. Six Loose Ladies Events in September
August 22 is tax-free day in Vermont. Come in that day and save 6% right off the bat by virtue of no tax. On top of that we’ll give you 15% off any nonconsignment item!
Mitten class (Sept. 10, 17, 24) 6:30-8 p.m.: Learn how to make warm, strong, cozy mittens for you or for gifts this year. Must be able to knit and purl. Tuition is $30 for FAVT members, $35 for nonmembers.
September 12 – come join us at the Calvin Coolidge historic site for a day of fiber fun. The cheese festival will be held that day and we will be joining the fun by knitting, crocheting, spinning, whatever. We would love to have you come sit with us for a spell and share what you’re making!
September 13, 11-1: Introduction to rug hooking. Not sure what rug hooking is all about or whether you’d like to be a hooker? Come to this class and get an overview of traditional rug hooking, punch needle rug hooking, and locker hooking. Learn what materials are used, the basics of each hooking method, and where to find materials and more information. Tuition is $10 for FAVT members, $15 for nonmembers.
September 26 (10-5): Mark your calendars for Alice Fogel’s recycled clothing class on Sept. 26. Alice’s class takes used clothes and makes great new fashions from them. Her class is being sponsored by the Cavendish Community Fund, a local fund established to encourage worthwhile endeavors in the community. Three scholarships will be awarded by lottery to full-time Cavendish residents. Tuition will otherwise be $20 for FAVT members, $25 for nonmembers.
September 27 (1-5): Seamless Wet Felting. Using hot, soapy water we will transform loose wool fleece into sturdy, seamless felt. You will learn how to create patterns of any size or shape while making a small, seamless purse, bowl or treasure pouch. See how to add surface designs, blend colors and embellish the finished product. Suitable for children aged 12 and up (with an adult). No experience required. Materials fee $15 payable to instructor on class day. Bring 2 old towels and dishwashing basin or large bowl. Optional – bring yarns or additional fibers to embellish your piece. Tuition is $30 for FAVT members, $35 for nonmembers.
Don’t forget our theme nights on Thursday evenings. We encourage fiber fanatics to come and join others of like-mindedness. The first Thursday night of each month features spinning – spinners are encouraged to come with their wheels or spindles and play together. Rug hookers are invited to ply their trade on the second Thursday. Quilters are more than welcome on the third Thursday. And knitters and crocheters can needle each other on the fourth Thursday. Of course, all fiber fanatics are welcome any Thursday night regardless of the theme.
Lastly, if you are a member of a knitting group, think about meeting here at Six Loose Ladies. If you call ahead to let us know your group is coming, we’ll give the club members a 15% discount on nonconsignment items purchased while they’re here!
6. Free Household Hazardous Waste Collections
On Saturday Sept. 12, the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District will be holding a free collection of household hazardous waste at the Springfield Transfer Station and the Weathersfield Transfer Station from 9-noon.
• What to bring: Most substances with labels that say: Caustic, Toxic, Corrosive, Poison, Flammable, Warning
• From the Garden/Yard/House: insecticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, rodent killer, metal polish, pool chemicals, photography chemicals, flea powder, no-pest strips, toilet & drain cleaner, oven cleaner, mothballs, lighter fluid, bathroom cleaners, chemistry sets, arts & crafts supplies, bleaches, mercury thermometers & thermostats, rug cleaner
• From the Garage/Workbench: antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, transmission fluid, engine & radiator flusher, engine degreaser, carburetor cleaner, gas treatments, Xenon halogen headlight bulbs (blue-tinted), plastic fuel filters, rust proofers, wood preservatives, sealants, solvents, creosote, roofing tar, driveway sealer, muriatic acid, varnish, paint thinner, wood strippers and stains, lead- and oil-based paints. Properly drained metal fuel filters can be recycled with scrap metal.
• DO NOT bring latex paint, dry creosote, batteries, used motor oil, asbestos, radioactive material, empty containers, fireworks, tires, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, medical waste, or ammunition.
FMI: 802-674-9235 or www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org
7. Green Corps Coming to Cavendish
This coming week volunteers from the environmental group Green Corps will be coming to Cavendish to help work on the pressing issue of the renewal of the Vermont Yankee license. Green Corps mission is to train organizers, provide field support for today’s critical environmental campaigns, and graduate activists who possess the skills, temperament, and commitment to fight and win tomorrow’s environmental battles.
As part of its program with VPIRG Green Corps will help to create a plan to reach out to residents, businesses, and community leaders from Cavendish and Weathersfield and ask for their support for the shut down of Vermont Yankee.
One of the projects is to get the issue of decommissioning Vermont Yankee and promoting renewable energy into the local press. On Tuesday evening from 5:30-7PM people are invited to drop in at the Episcopal Church on Depot St. in Proctorsville (next to Crows Bakery) for potluck and a letter-to-the-editor writing blitz. On Wednesday morning at 11AM there will be a press conference in the Redfield Proctor room at the Cavendish Fletcher Memorial Library.
If you're not free at these times, but could help the organizers out during their stay (Sunday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon), please call Jessica Edgerly at 339-222-7196. FMI: Sara Stowell - 226-7439; Robin Timko - 226-7736; or Will Hunter - 226-7610.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Cavendish Update 8/14/09 SB/Message/News/Events
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 8/14/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. August Select board Meeting
2. Cavendish Related News
3. The Messenger to replace The Message
4. Cavendish Community Fund Thanks Supporters
5. Black River Good Neighbor Needs Donations and Volunteers
6. Upcoming Events
1. Aug. 10 Select board Meeting
The following items were discussed at Monday, August 10’s Select Board Meeting:
Water: The report for August is similar to July’s-the manganese (Man) level remains at a plateau of about 1.7 mg/L the manganese (Man) and has yet to fall to acceptable levels. The reduction was projected to take 7-8 weeks and it’s now closer to 12. The current level is well above the FDA standard of 0.05mg/L. The Health Advisory issued by the Vermont Department of Health remains in effect until levels are brought down to standard. The Health Advisory issued October 2006 states the following: “The Cavendish Public Water System has concentrations of manganese which exceed the Environmental Protection Agency and Vermont Department of Health lifetime Health Advisories of 0.3 mg/L. In 2005 and 2006, the levels of manganese in the Cavendish system were 2.5 mg/L and 2.1 mg/L, respectively.
Manganese is an essential element. However, most of the manganese needed on a daily basis comes from the food we eat. Long-term consumption of high concentrations of manganese in drinking water may cause adverse neurological health effects. Children and people with liver disease are more susceptible to the health effects of manganese. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.”
The major flushing has been postponed in order to make sure the system is working properly, particularly reducing the need for so much air in the lines. The aggressive flush will result in ugly looking water so a notice will be sent prior to the flushing. Not only will notices be sent prior to flushing, but people can sign up for an e-mail notification by calling the town office 226-7292
Helipad: Richard Svec, town manager, provided the Select Board with three pieces of correspondence, regarding the building of a helipad for private use in Cavendish. In addition to a letter from the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), multiple residents signed one of the other three letters. All three letters encouraged the select board to continue to oppose the building of a helipad on private property, based on the findings of the Planning Commission, which said the project was not in compliance with the Town Plan. Svec said the town’s attorney is investigating the concerns raised by the attorney for David Coutu, the property owner who wishes to build a helipad. Ed Garrow, selectmen, stated that he has been hearing from a number of citizens and it’s equally divided between those who don’t have a problem with the project and those that do. However, he did note that those who aren’t opposed to the helipad, do want to see some ordinances around it, such as only flying in day light hours.
Proctorsville Side Walk Project: Svec reported that the project is moving along, in spite of problems with weather and one shipment of granite. He anticipates that the project will be completed by the end of September beginning of August. The work in the front of the school should be finished before the start of school in September.
2. Cavendish Related News
• Suspect in Cavendish Pipe Bomb Incident Appears in Court
3. The Messenger to Replace the Message
The following e-mail has been circulated to former advertisers in “The Message.”
This is from Joe Milliken and Robert Smith, the former co-editors of The “Message for the Week” and now, the new co-editors of “The Messenger,” which will produce its first issue on Wednesday, August 26. We are happy to announce that with The Messenger, we've been able to bring back a newspaper very much like the now deceased Message For The Week.
The new paper will have the same expansive coverage area throughout Southern Vermont - from Rutland to Brattleboro - and will also be direct mailed in the same fashion as The Message. We were also able to keep our entire Message staff intact as we move forward with The Messenger.
It has taken a great deal of work by several people to create this successor to The Message and if ever there was a time that we need support from our advertisers, this is certainly the time! The next few weeks will be crucial to the success of the paper, which is really YOUR paper and for your communities. So many people lamented the demise of The Message, now we really need your support as we move forward with The Messenger.
As most of you know, The Message was one of the bankruptcy casualties of Eagle Publications and the Twin State Valley Media Network, along with the Eagle Times, The Spectator and The Weekly Flea. However, we were able to keep in contact with all the employees of the former Message, who were all interested in staying together as a team and creating a new, Message-style Southern Vermont newspaper. A publication focused on positive local community and business news, local sports, the area's vast arts and entertainment scene, food and lifestyle features.
From the moment The Message's doors closed on July 9, there has been considerable interest in reviving a similar paper and if possible, bringing back the staff which had served as the face of The Message to the dozens of local communities we served. New Market Press out of Middlebury, Vt was one of the serious newspaper publishers that contacted us and over the course of a couple of weeks, we were able to work out an arrangement where nearly the entire editorial, sales and classifieds staff of The Message, plus The Message's former graphics designer, Adrian Newkirk, agreed to team up with New Market to create The Messenger.
The Messenger will have a "divided-by-towns" format similar to The Message, along with the familiar extensive local sports, arts & entertainment, food and home & garden sections each week. What we need now is help in getting the "message" out about how to contact us. Please email any press releases, announcements, photos etc. to The Messenger at news@messengervt.com
For anyone interested in advertising in The Messenger, please e-mail sales@messengervt.com. We really need your advertising support from the get-go. For sports, send your press releases and photos to sports@messengervt.com and to contact either of us personally, use joe@messengervt.com or robert@messengervt.com.
We did an extensive search for office space in our central Chester/Springfield/Bellows Falls distribution area, as the former Message site in Chester had already been leased. Our new location will be at 51 The Square in Bellows Falls, the former Bull's Eye Music store at the south end of The Square. It's a bright, interesting, street-level space in the middle of a vibrant community and we're very excited to launch this new endeavor there. We should be in the offices with new phone numbers and walk-in service within the next couple of weeks, so please drop in and say hi!
On behalf of our staff, we want to thank all of our readers for the great support we received during the past several weeks. With your help, we're determined to make The Messenger the best weekly paper in Southern Vermont!
4. Cavendish Community Fund Thanks Supporters
The Cavendish Community Fund officers and staff thank all individuals who attended the benefit dinner on August 1st at the Cavendish Inn for their generosity. The fundraiser was an unqualified success, both socially and financially. Attendees were treated to a wonderful dinner and even got to enjoy it outside on one of the nicest Saturday evenings in quite a while.
The Fund provides modest monetary grants for projects, programs and events of an educational or cultural nature in Cavendish. Since its inception in 2007 it has funded twelve programs ranging from an archeological dig and a movie series, to concerts on the Green and teacher training. Several recent recipients of grants spoke to the dinner guests to describe their experiences and to thank the fund for its support.
Without local support there is no way that these various events would take place. With the local support received this summer the Fund hopes to continue its tradition of semi-annual grants in the fall and in the spring. The Fund will accept grant applications at any time. Information on how to apply can be found at www.CavendishCCCA.org, or by calling (802) 226-7187. The next deadline will be announced soon.
5. Black River Good Neighbor Needs Donations and Volunteers
The following items are currently needed at the Food Shelf:
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly (Grape works the best for families)
• Pasta
Donations may be dropped off at the store Monday through Saturday 10AM to 4PM.
Also needed are volunteers to do trash duty. If you have a truck or SUV that can hold bags of trash to be taken to Ludlow’s Transfer Station and are willing to volunteer please call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663. This requires a once a month commitment and takes about one hour.
The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop is located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow and serves the communities of Cavendish, Ludlow, Plymouth, Proctorsville, and Mt. Holly.
6. Upcoming Events
August 15 (Saturday): 12th Annual zucchini Festival. FMI. 228-3238
August 17 (Monday): Bounty Day: The Grow a Row project will be collecting and freezing vegetables/fruit at CTES. Drop produce off from 5-8 pm. Kitchen helpers needed. Ann Thompson will work with the kids who show up (children need an adult to be with them though). If you only plan to drop off items, look for the Bounty Box by the back door to the kitchen near the teacher’s parking lot. FMI: Sara Stowell , Julia Gignoux, or Karen McNamera .
August 22 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
August 23 (Sunday): Duttonsville School Reunion. The Cavendish Historical Society will host a reunion and tour of the old school house, which is now the home and business of Dan Churchill. Opening remarks start at 1 pm with tours on the half hour. All are invited. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
The 8/14/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. August Select board Meeting
2. Cavendish Related News
3. The Messenger to replace The Message
4. Cavendish Community Fund Thanks Supporters
5. Black River Good Neighbor Needs Donations and Volunteers
6. Upcoming Events
1. Aug. 10 Select board Meeting
The following items were discussed at Monday, August 10’s Select Board Meeting:
Water: The report for August is similar to July’s-the manganese (Man) level remains at a plateau of about 1.7 mg/L the manganese (Man) and has yet to fall to acceptable levels. The reduction was projected to take 7-8 weeks and it’s now closer to 12. The current level is well above the FDA standard of 0.05mg/L. The Health Advisory issued by the Vermont Department of Health remains in effect until levels are brought down to standard. The Health Advisory issued October 2006 states the following: “The Cavendish Public Water System has concentrations of manganese which exceed the Environmental Protection Agency and Vermont Department of Health lifetime Health Advisories of 0.3 mg/L. In 2005 and 2006, the levels of manganese in the Cavendish system were 2.5 mg/L and 2.1 mg/L, respectively.
Manganese is an essential element. However, most of the manganese needed on a daily basis comes from the food we eat. Long-term consumption of high concentrations of manganese in drinking water may cause adverse neurological health effects. Children and people with liver disease are more susceptible to the health effects of manganese. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.”
The major flushing has been postponed in order to make sure the system is working properly, particularly reducing the need for so much air in the lines. The aggressive flush will result in ugly looking water so a notice will be sent prior to the flushing. Not only will notices be sent prior to flushing, but people can sign up for an e-mail notification by calling the town office 226-7292
Helipad: Richard Svec, town manager, provided the Select Board with three pieces of correspondence, regarding the building of a helipad for private use in Cavendish. In addition to a letter from the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), multiple residents signed one of the other three letters. All three letters encouraged the select board to continue to oppose the building of a helipad on private property, based on the findings of the Planning Commission, which said the project was not in compliance with the Town Plan. Svec said the town’s attorney is investigating the concerns raised by the attorney for David Coutu, the property owner who wishes to build a helipad. Ed Garrow, selectmen, stated that he has been hearing from a number of citizens and it’s equally divided between those who don’t have a problem with the project and those that do. However, he did note that those who aren’t opposed to the helipad, do want to see some ordinances around it, such as only flying in day light hours.
Proctorsville Side Walk Project: Svec reported that the project is moving along, in spite of problems with weather and one shipment of granite. He anticipates that the project will be completed by the end of September beginning of August. The work in the front of the school should be finished before the start of school in September.
2. Cavendish Related News
• Suspect in Cavendish Pipe Bomb Incident Appears in Court
3. The Messenger to Replace the Message
The following e-mail has been circulated to former advertisers in “The Message.”
This is from Joe Milliken and Robert Smith, the former co-editors of The “Message for the Week” and now, the new co-editors of “The Messenger,” which will produce its first issue on Wednesday, August 26. We are happy to announce that with The Messenger, we've been able to bring back a newspaper very much like the now deceased Message For The Week.
The new paper will have the same expansive coverage area throughout Southern Vermont - from Rutland to Brattleboro - and will also be direct mailed in the same fashion as The Message. We were also able to keep our entire Message staff intact as we move forward with The Messenger.
It has taken a great deal of work by several people to create this successor to The Message and if ever there was a time that we need support from our advertisers, this is certainly the time! The next few weeks will be crucial to the success of the paper, which is really YOUR paper and for your communities. So many people lamented the demise of The Message, now we really need your support as we move forward with The Messenger.
As most of you know, The Message was one of the bankruptcy casualties of Eagle Publications and the Twin State Valley Media Network, along with the Eagle Times, The Spectator and The Weekly Flea. However, we were able to keep in contact with all the employees of the former Message, who were all interested in staying together as a team and creating a new, Message-style Southern Vermont newspaper. A publication focused on positive local community and business news, local sports, the area's vast arts and entertainment scene, food and lifestyle features.
From the moment The Message's doors closed on July 9, there has been considerable interest in reviving a similar paper and if possible, bringing back the staff which had served as the face of The Message to the dozens of local communities we served. New Market Press out of Middlebury, Vt was one of the serious newspaper publishers that contacted us and over the course of a couple of weeks, we were able to work out an arrangement where nearly the entire editorial, sales and classifieds staff of The Message, plus The Message's former graphics designer, Adrian Newkirk, agreed to team up with New Market to create The Messenger.
The Messenger will have a "divided-by-towns" format similar to The Message, along with the familiar extensive local sports, arts & entertainment, food and home & garden sections each week. What we need now is help in getting the "message" out about how to contact us. Please email any press releases, announcements, photos etc. to The Messenger at news@messengervt.com
For anyone interested in advertising in The Messenger, please e-mail sales@messengervt.com. We really need your advertising support from the get-go. For sports, send your press releases and photos to sports@messengervt.com and to contact either of us personally, use joe@messengervt.com or robert@messengervt.com.
We did an extensive search for office space in our central Chester/Springfield/Bellows Falls distribution area, as the former Message site in Chester had already been leased. Our new location will be at 51 The Square in Bellows Falls, the former Bull's Eye Music store at the south end of The Square. It's a bright, interesting, street-level space in the middle of a vibrant community and we're very excited to launch this new endeavor there. We should be in the offices with new phone numbers and walk-in service within the next couple of weeks, so please drop in and say hi!
On behalf of our staff, we want to thank all of our readers for the great support we received during the past several weeks. With your help, we're determined to make The Messenger the best weekly paper in Southern Vermont!
4. Cavendish Community Fund Thanks Supporters
The Cavendish Community Fund officers and staff thank all individuals who attended the benefit dinner on August 1st at the Cavendish Inn for their generosity. The fundraiser was an unqualified success, both socially and financially. Attendees were treated to a wonderful dinner and even got to enjoy it outside on one of the nicest Saturday evenings in quite a while.
The Fund provides modest monetary grants for projects, programs and events of an educational or cultural nature in Cavendish. Since its inception in 2007 it has funded twelve programs ranging from an archeological dig and a movie series, to concerts on the Green and teacher training. Several recent recipients of grants spoke to the dinner guests to describe their experiences and to thank the fund for its support.
Without local support there is no way that these various events would take place. With the local support received this summer the Fund hopes to continue its tradition of semi-annual grants in the fall and in the spring. The Fund will accept grant applications at any time. Information on how to apply can be found at www.CavendishCCCA.org, or by calling (802) 226-7187. The next deadline will be announced soon.
5. Black River Good Neighbor Needs Donations and Volunteers
The following items are currently needed at the Food Shelf:
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly (Grape works the best for families)
• Pasta
Donations may be dropped off at the store Monday through Saturday 10AM to 4PM.
Also needed are volunteers to do trash duty. If you have a truck or SUV that can hold bags of trash to be taken to Ludlow’s Transfer Station and are willing to volunteer please call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663. This requires a once a month commitment and takes about one hour.
The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop is located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow and serves the communities of Cavendish, Ludlow, Plymouth, Proctorsville, and Mt. Holly.
6. Upcoming Events
August 15 (Saturday): 12th Annual zucchini Festival. FMI. 228-3238
August 17 (Monday): Bounty Day: The Grow a Row project will be collecting and freezing vegetables/fruit at CTES. Drop produce off from 5-8 pm. Kitchen helpers needed. Ann Thompson will work with the kids who show up (children need an adult to be with them though). If you only plan to drop off items, look for the Bounty Box by the back door to the kitchen near the teacher’s parking lot. FMI: Sara Stowell , Julia Gignoux, or Karen McNamera .
August 22 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
August 23 (Sunday): Duttonsville School Reunion. The Cavendish Historical Society will host a reunion and tour of the old school house, which is now the home and business of Dan Churchill. Opening remarks start at 1 pm with tours on the half hour. All are invited. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Cavendish Update 8/7/09
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 8/7/09Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Events
3. Sustainable Cavendish: Adult Education for “Green Employment”
4. Duttonsville School Reunion
1. Cavendish Related News
• Police Investigate Homemade Pipe Bomb Blast in Cavendish
• Eagle Times Owes $5 Million
• VT/NH Post Offices Spared U.S. Cutbacks
• Ludlow Armory meeting hears variety of use proposals
2. Events
August 10 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office.
August 20 (Thursday): Monthly luncheon, 1:30 am at St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville. This month's luncheon will consist of cold platters of meat and cheese and sandwich fixin's, along with corn chowder and brownies for dessert. Coffee, hot tea or lemonade will be available. A donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years of age will help defray the cost of the food for this event. Visitors are encouraged to attend - come and bring a friend!
3. Sustainable Cavendish: Adult Education for Green Employment
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) will host a pair of weatherization certification training programs later this month. SEVCA is teaming up with the Vermont Technical College to hold two weatherization training sessions at the organization’s main office located at 91 Buck Drive in Westminster. The first program runs Aug. 24 through 26 and the second runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.
The first session received funding through the Workforce Education and Training Fund; so eligible participants can attend the training free of charge. The later class is offered at the standard rate of $430 per person.
According to SEVCA Micro-Business Training Coordinator Guy Payne, this is a partnership between the nonprofit and the college in creating different levels of certification for weatherization installers. "The number of weatherization and home energy contractors in Vermont is growing, as is the need for trained and certified personnel capable of properly installing weatherization measures," said Payne. Officials say the training program is designed for entry level field technicians, who can improve the state’s weatherization workforce in the future.
There are no prerequisites for the sessions, but a good foundation is a knowledge of basic math, construction practices and hand power tools.
For more information or to apply for the training sessions, residents can contact Dana Storer at 802-728-1313 or dstorer@vtc.edu. Additional information is available at www.csp.vtc.edu for interested applicants.
Additional resources for “green” job training include:
• Job Training & Unemployment Assistance - User's Guide to Economic Recovery Resources
• Efficiency Vermont/Building Performance Institute (BPI): Trains insulation, building, remodeling, heating and cooling and other contractors to become certified Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors. Note that this training will be held in a central location this fall. Persons who are interested should go to the website and fill out the questionnaire to determine if this program would be a good fit for them.
• Center for Sustainable Practices at the Vermont Technical College: Offers trainings throughout Vermont for those interested in energy conservation, renewable and alternative energy
4. Duttonsville School Reunion
For over a100 years, the Duttonsville School served the town of Cavendish. In addition to its school function, the building was used for town meetings, plays and other activities as the basement contained a stage, kitchen and auditorium.
After the waters receded from the flood of 1927, the school hung over a cliff. Using horses and oxen, the building was moved on rollers several hundred feet back to a safer location. The building still sits on this location.
During the 1950’s, there was a heated campaign to consolidate all of the grade schools in Cavendish and Proctorsville into one school building in Proctorsville. Despite many meetings, votes and defeats, a new school for the Cavendish Township was finally dedicated in 1960. Duttonsville School remained opened for 12 more years, but eventually closed in the early 1970’s.
One of those most opposed to the school merger was Mary Churchill. Interestingly, Mary Churchill’s son, Dan Churchill, purchased the Duttonsville School in the 1980’s and turned the building into his home and business. Even though he has updated it considerably, the integrity of the school remains, right down to the dent in the banister from a student who fell down the stairs.
The Cavendish Historical Society is holding a reunion and open house at the Duttonsville School on August 23 from 1-5 pm. Churchill will be giving tours of the old school house on the half hour. This event is open to all. People are encouraged to bring their photographs and other memorabilia to share. The school is located on the Duttonsville School Road, just off Main Street (Route 131) in Cavendish.
The 8/7/09Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Events
3. Sustainable Cavendish: Adult Education for “Green Employment”
4. Duttonsville School Reunion
1. Cavendish Related News
• Police Investigate Homemade Pipe Bomb Blast in Cavendish
• Eagle Times Owes $5 Million
• VT/NH Post Offices Spared U.S. Cutbacks
• Ludlow Armory meeting hears variety of use proposals
2. Events
August 10 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office.
August 20 (Thursday): Monthly luncheon, 1:30 am at St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville. This month's luncheon will consist of cold platters of meat and cheese and sandwich fixin's, along with corn chowder and brownies for dessert. Coffee, hot tea or lemonade will be available. A donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years of age will help defray the cost of the food for this event. Visitors are encouraged to attend - come and bring a friend!
3. Sustainable Cavendish: Adult Education for Green Employment
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) will host a pair of weatherization certification training programs later this month. SEVCA is teaming up with the Vermont Technical College to hold two weatherization training sessions at the organization’s main office located at 91 Buck Drive in Westminster. The first program runs Aug. 24 through 26 and the second runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.
The first session received funding through the Workforce Education and Training Fund; so eligible participants can attend the training free of charge. The later class is offered at the standard rate of $430 per person.
According to SEVCA Micro-Business Training Coordinator Guy Payne, this is a partnership between the nonprofit and the college in creating different levels of certification for weatherization installers. "The number of weatherization and home energy contractors in Vermont is growing, as is the need for trained and certified personnel capable of properly installing weatherization measures," said Payne. Officials say the training program is designed for entry level field technicians, who can improve the state’s weatherization workforce in the future.
There are no prerequisites for the sessions, but a good foundation is a knowledge of basic math, construction practices and hand power tools.
For more information or to apply for the training sessions, residents can contact Dana Storer at 802-728-1313 or dstorer@vtc.edu. Additional information is available at www.csp.vtc.edu for interested applicants.
Additional resources for “green” job training include:
• Job Training & Unemployment Assistance - User's Guide to Economic Recovery Resources
• Efficiency Vermont/Building Performance Institute (BPI): Trains insulation, building, remodeling, heating and cooling and other contractors to become certified Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors. Note that this training will be held in a central location this fall. Persons who are interested should go to the website and fill out the questionnaire to determine if this program would be a good fit for them.
• Center for Sustainable Practices at the Vermont Technical College: Offers trainings throughout Vermont for those interested in energy conservation, renewable and alternative energy
4. Duttonsville School Reunion
For over a100 years, the Duttonsville School served the town of Cavendish. In addition to its school function, the building was used for town meetings, plays and other activities as the basement contained a stage, kitchen and auditorium.
After the waters receded from the flood of 1927, the school hung over a cliff. Using horses and oxen, the building was moved on rollers several hundred feet back to a safer location. The building still sits on this location.
During the 1950’s, there was a heated campaign to consolidate all of the grade schools in Cavendish and Proctorsville into one school building in Proctorsville. Despite many meetings, votes and defeats, a new school for the Cavendish Township was finally dedicated in 1960. Duttonsville School remained opened for 12 more years, but eventually closed in the early 1970’s.
One of those most opposed to the school merger was Mary Churchill. Interestingly, Mary Churchill’s son, Dan Churchill, purchased the Duttonsville School in the 1980’s and turned the building into his home and business. Even though he has updated it considerably, the integrity of the school remains, right down to the dent in the banister from a student who fell down the stairs.
The Cavendish Historical Society is holding a reunion and open house at the Duttonsville School on August 23 from 1-5 pm. Churchill will be giving tours of the old school house on the half hour. This event is open to all. People are encouraged to bring their photographs and other memorabilia to share. The school is located on the Duttonsville School Road, just off Main Street (Route 131) in Cavendish.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Cavendish Update 8/1/09 Calendar/Gage/Events
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistory.org or www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com
The 8/1/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. August Cavendish Calendar
2. Cavendish Organization Websites
3. First Photo of Phineas Gage Discovered
4. Classifieds: Rental
5. Cavendish Elementary School Playground Upgrade: Volunteers needed
6. Stepping Stones has Space Available for Fall 2009 School Year
7. Cavendish Community Theater: New Production
8. Yankee Chank Playing in Ludlow and Chester
9. Duttonsville Reunion: Volunteers Needed
1. August Cavendish Calendar
As event times and locations can change, please follow up with contact information provided. In addition, the Calendar edition of the Cavendish Update will now include websites for community organizations, many of which offer their own calendars and news events.
August 1 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Fund annual fundraising dinner at 7 p.m. at the Cavendish Inn. FMI: 226-7736
August 3 (Monday): Volunteers needed to help with the Cavendish Playground. See article below for more information
August 5 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
• Gypsy Reel Concert at the Proctorsville Green, 6:30 pm. This is the last of the summer concerts. Note that the rain venue is the Cavendish Elementary School.
August 6 (Thursday): Bounty Day: The Grow a Row project will be collecting and freezing vegetables/fruit at CTES. Drop produce off from 4-6 pm. Kitchen helpers needed. Ann Thompson will work with the kids who show up (children need an adult to be with them though). If you only plan to drop off items, look for the Bounty Box by the back door to the kitchen near the teacher’s parking lot. FMI: Sara Stowell - sarastowell@tds.net, Julia Gignoux - fhdesign@sover.net, or Karen McNamera - kbedmc@tds.net.
• 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
August 8 (Saturday): Clash of the Titans Drive in Movie-Everyone is invited to a drive in movie shown on the back of the school at 8:30. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and snacks and come and enjoy this movie classic. Sponsored by the Cavendish Library. FMI: 226-7503
August 10 (Monday): Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm. FMI: margoc@tds.net
• Select Board Meeting at the Cavendish Town Office, 6:30 pm at the Town Office
August 12 (Wednesday) End of the year BBQ and open house at the Cavendish Library. FMI: 226-7503
August 13 (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
August 15 (Saturday): 12th Annual zucchini Festival. FMI. 228-3238
August 16 (Sunday): Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race. This year’s recipient is the Youth Library at Fletcher Memorial Library.
August 17 (Monday): Bounty Day: The Grow a Row project will be collecting and freezing vegetables/fruit at CTES. Drop produce off from 5-8 pm. Kitchen helpers needed. Ann Thompson will work with the kids who show up (children need an adult to be with them though). If you only plan to drop off items, look for the Bounty Box by the back door to the kitchen near the teacher’s parking lot. FMI: Sara Stowell, Julia Gignoux, or Karen McNamera.
August 20 (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
August 22 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish. See article below
August 23 (Sunday): Duttonsville School Reunion. The Cavendish Historical Society will host a reunion and tour of the old school house, which is now the home and business of Dan Churchill. Opening remarks start at 1 pm with tours on the half hour. All are invited. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish. See article below.
August 27 (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
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
If you would like your community organization included on this list, please e-mail the URL to margoc@tds.net Many of our area businesses have websites. For an updated list, download it from the Cavendish Historical Society website
• Cavendish Baptist Church
• Cavendish Community and Conservation Association
• Cavendish Historical Society
• www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.org
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Update:
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
3. First Photo of Phineas Gage Discovered
A pair of photograph collectors in Maryland, have uncovered what they believe to be the first and only photograph of Phineas Gage, the railway worker who survived an iron tamping rod passing straight through the front of his brain, following an explosives accident in Cavendish in 1848. Gage’s injuries were well documented and serves as one of the first cases of recorded brain injury. The photograph shows Gage as a scarred, handsome, proud man, smartly dressed, with one eye closed, wielding the tamping iron that made him famous. Jack and Beverly Wilgus originally thought the image was of a whaler, but after posting the picture on Flick-r, they soon learned from experts that this was not the case (it was a tamping rod, not a harpoon, that he was holding), and they followed up on an alternative suggestion that perhaps the image was of Gage. For more information, go to http://www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/psychology/gagepage/PgNews.php
A copy of the photograph is on display at the Cavendish Historical Museum, along with:
• Article from the Journal of the History of the Neurosciences, “Face to Face with Phineas Gage” by Jack Wilgus and Beverly Wilgus, which describes how the authors identified Gage and the comparisons made to the image of items in the Warren Anatomical Museum, Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine.
• “Phineas Gage-Unraveling the Myth” by Malcolm Macmillan updates a familiar tale, 160 years after its inception
• Copy of a poster promoting Phineas Gage as “The World’s Wonder.” The museum is open Sunday’s from 2-4 pm and at other times by request.
FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
4. Classifieds: Rental
• For Rent: Proctorsville. Spacious one bedroom/2 bath HOUSE. Washer/dryer, garage. No pets/no smoking. References, security and first month’s rent required. $800/month. Call 802-226-7357
5. CTES Playground Renovations Begin
Volunteers are needed on Monday August 3 from 9:30-4 to help with the Cavendish Elementary School playground for the following Phase I activities:
* painting the existing play structure and swings
* reconstructing and expanding the sandbox with boulders to retain the new mason-grade sand
* removing the old balance beams and replacing them with a "wiggle walk"
* thinning and trimming back the trees behind school for better visibility
* painting the backboards on the basketball court and installing new nets on the hoops
* removing the old retaining wall and grading the back playground area to eliminate low spots
* spreading playground-grade woodchips in the play area
Please bring your own tools, wheel barrows, and paint brushes. Come for some or all of the day -- any help will be much appreciated! Do you have a pickup truck that could help lug away brush? Any children who would like to help need to be accompanied by an adult.
Phase 1 also includes plans to add a geodesic climbing dome upon approval of the school board.
Stay tuned as plans for Phase 2 come together, very exciting upgrades and additions are planned! The Playground Committee has been working with Tim Calabrese and will be presenting information and plans to the school board at the August meeting for all those who are interested in learning more.
Many thanks go out to all who have donated time and money to our efforts so far. As we work toward accomplishing our goal of providing a safe and engaging play area for our children to be active in, we are continuously grateful for our supportive community who help make it happen.
FMI: Adrienne Power 226-7151 or Lisa Ewald 484-5323 .
6. Stepping Stones has Space Available for Fall 2009 School Year
Are you looking for a NAEYC accredited (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Preschool program for your 3-5 year old? Are you aware that there are programs out there that may pay for some or all of your child care services?
Stepping Stones Preschool has been proudly serving families like yours for 30 years by providing a high quality, affordable preschool program for young children in our community. Stepping Stones philosophy is based on the understanding that children grow and learn in different ways and at their own individual pace. Teachers at Stepping Stones nurture, guide and support children physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. The program is designed to build independence and empower children by providing them with many learning experiences. Children make choices and learn important social and pre-academic skills in a developmentally appropriate environment. During the school year, Stepping Stones operates a full day, half day, or after school program. 7:30am-5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Please call (802) 226-7760 for more information, a tour or to enroll!
7. Cavendish Community Theater: New Production
After two successful seasons of summer theatre, the Cavendish Community Theatre will present its third play, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten.” This humorous and poignant play by Robert Fulghum reflects on common sense lessons we learned in Kindergarten that we can apply to our lives at any age. Fulghum's "Credo" touches on the basics "share everything", "play fair", "don't take things that aren't yours"....and much more.
Dates are August 22 and 23, 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn, on Main Street in Proctorsville. Come early to get a good seat. If you would like to reserve a seat the price is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 16. You can purchase tickets at Crows Bakery in Proctorsville or call 226-7398.
A pre-theatre dinner special is being offered by Sam's Steakhouse (228-2087) and Panarello's (228-7222). Purchase your reserved seat ticket then book a dinner reservation. The special menu will be offered between 5PM and 7PM on the evenings of the performance. It will consist of soup, salad and choice of one of three entrees for $15.00 per person. Dining will be at Sam's and Panarello's on Saturday night and only at Sam's on Sunday night. This is a great deal so purchase your reserved seating ticket, make your dinner reservation (you must present your reserved seating ticket at the restaurant) and enjoy a wonderful meal.
The barn door will open at 7:00 PM. Drinks and desserts will be served prior to the performance and during intermission.
Come and support your local theatre group. We appreciate all donations. The Cavendish Community Theatre is a non-profit organization that relies on donations in order to present our plays.
8. Yankee Chank Playing in Ludlow and Chester
A number of people were disappointed about not seeing Yankee Chank when they played in Cavendish this past Wednesday, as they were not aware that there was a rain location. If you didn’t catch Cavendish fiddler Bob Naess, there are two more opportunities to see him and his Cajun/zydeco dance band:
• August 13 (Thursday): Yankee Chank will be playing in Chester at 6:30. The rain location is the Fullerton Inn on the Green in Chester. FMI: 875-3400
•August 16 (Sunday): Yankee Chank will be at the Ludlow Town Park at 5 pm.
9. Duttonsville School Reunion: Volunteers Needed
The Cavendish Historical Society is pleased to be hosting a reunion of the Duttonsville School. Currently the home and business of Dan Churchill, the building will be available for tours at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 on Sunday, August 23. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet former students, teachers and even a few of the principals. This event is open to the public. The Duttonsville School is located off of Main Street on Duttonsville School Drive. Volunteers are needed to help with this event. If you can volunteer, please call 226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net
The 8/1/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. August Cavendish Calendar
2. Cavendish Organization Websites
3. First Photo of Phineas Gage Discovered
4. Classifieds: Rental
5. Cavendish Elementary School Playground Upgrade: Volunteers needed
6. Stepping Stones has Space Available for Fall 2009 School Year
7. Cavendish Community Theater: New Production
8. Yankee Chank Playing in Ludlow and Chester
9. Duttonsville Reunion: Volunteers Needed
1. August Cavendish Calendar
As event times and locations can change, please follow up with contact information provided. In addition, the Calendar edition of the Cavendish Update will now include websites for community organizations, many of which offer their own calendars and news events.
August 1 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Fund annual fundraising dinner at 7 p.m. at the Cavendish Inn. FMI: 226-7736
August 3 (Monday): Volunteers needed to help with the Cavendish Playground. See article below for more information
August 5 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
• Gypsy Reel Concert at the Proctorsville Green, 6:30 pm. This is the last of the summer concerts. Note that the rain venue is the Cavendish Elementary School.
August 6 (Thursday): Bounty Day: The Grow a Row project will be collecting and freezing vegetables/fruit at CTES. Drop produce off from 4-6 pm. Kitchen helpers needed. Ann Thompson will work with the kids who show up (children need an adult to be with them though). If you only plan to drop off items, look for the Bounty Box by the back door to the kitchen near the teacher’s parking lot. FMI: Sara Stowell - sarastowell@tds.net, Julia Gignoux - fhdesign@sover.net, or Karen McNamera - kbedmc@tds.net.
• 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
August 8 (Saturday): Clash of the Titans Drive in Movie-Everyone is invited to a drive in movie shown on the back of the school at 8:30. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and snacks and come and enjoy this movie classic. Sponsored by the Cavendish Library. FMI: 226-7503
August 10 (Monday): Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm. FMI: margoc@tds.net
• Select Board Meeting at the Cavendish Town Office, 6:30 pm at the Town Office
August 12 (Wednesday) End of the year BBQ and open house at the Cavendish Library. FMI: 226-7503
August 13 (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
August 15 (Saturday): 12th Annual zucchini Festival. FMI. 228-3238
August 16 (Sunday): Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race. This year’s recipient is the Youth Library at Fletcher Memorial Library.
August 17 (Monday): Bounty Day: The Grow a Row project will be collecting and freezing vegetables/fruit at CTES. Drop produce off from 5-8 pm. Kitchen helpers needed. Ann Thompson will work with the kids who show up (children need an adult to be with them though). If you only plan to drop off items, look for the Bounty Box by the back door to the kitchen near the teacher’s parking lot. FMI: Sara Stowell, Julia Gignoux, or Karen McNamera.
August 20 (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
August 22 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish. See article below
August 23 (Sunday): Duttonsville School Reunion. The Cavendish Historical Society will host a reunion and tour of the old school house, which is now the home and business of Dan Churchill. Opening remarks start at 1 pm with tours on the half hour. All are invited. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theater’s Production "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten,” 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn on Main Street in Cavendish. See article below.
August 27 (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
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
If you would like your community organization included on this list, please e-mail the URL to margoc@tds.net Many of our area businesses have websites. For an updated list, download it from the Cavendish Historical Society website
• Cavendish Baptist Church
• Cavendish Community and Conservation Association
• Cavendish Historical Society
• www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.org
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Update:
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
3. First Photo of Phineas Gage Discovered
A pair of photograph collectors in Maryland, have uncovered what they believe to be the first and only photograph of Phineas Gage, the railway worker who survived an iron tamping rod passing straight through the front of his brain, following an explosives accident in Cavendish in 1848. Gage’s injuries were well documented and serves as one of the first cases of recorded brain injury. The photograph shows Gage as a scarred, handsome, proud man, smartly dressed, with one eye closed, wielding the tamping iron that made him famous. Jack and Beverly Wilgus originally thought the image was of a whaler, but after posting the picture on Flick-r, they soon learned from experts that this was not the case (it was a tamping rod, not a harpoon, that he was holding), and they followed up on an alternative suggestion that perhaps the image was of Gage. For more information, go to http://www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/psychology/gagepage/PgNews.php
A copy of the photograph is on display at the Cavendish Historical Museum, along with:
• Article from the Journal of the History of the Neurosciences, “Face to Face with Phineas Gage” by Jack Wilgus and Beverly Wilgus, which describes how the authors identified Gage and the comparisons made to the image of items in the Warren Anatomical Museum, Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine.
• “Phineas Gage-Unraveling the Myth” by Malcolm Macmillan updates a familiar tale, 160 years after its inception
• Copy of a poster promoting Phineas Gage as “The World’s Wonder.” The museum is open Sunday’s from 2-4 pm and at other times by request.
FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
4. Classifieds: Rental
• For Rent: Proctorsville. Spacious one bedroom/2 bath HOUSE. Washer/dryer, garage. No pets/no smoking. References, security and first month’s rent required. $800/month. Call 802-226-7357
5. CTES Playground Renovations Begin
Volunteers are needed on Monday August 3 from 9:30-4 to help with the Cavendish Elementary School playground for the following Phase I activities:
* painting the existing play structure and swings
* reconstructing and expanding the sandbox with boulders to retain the new mason-grade sand
* removing the old balance beams and replacing them with a "wiggle walk"
* thinning and trimming back the trees behind school for better visibility
* painting the backboards on the basketball court and installing new nets on the hoops
* removing the old retaining wall and grading the back playground area to eliminate low spots
* spreading playground-grade woodchips in the play area
Please bring your own tools, wheel barrows, and paint brushes. Come for some or all of the day -- any help will be much appreciated! Do you have a pickup truck that could help lug away brush? Any children who would like to help need to be accompanied by an adult.
Phase 1 also includes plans to add a geodesic climbing dome upon approval of the school board.
Stay tuned as plans for Phase 2 come together, very exciting upgrades and additions are planned! The Playground Committee has been working with Tim Calabrese and will be presenting information and plans to the school board at the August meeting for all those who are interested in learning more.
Many thanks go out to all who have donated time and money to our efforts so far. As we work toward accomplishing our goal of providing a safe and engaging play area for our children to be active in, we are continuously grateful for our supportive community who help make it happen.
FMI: Adrienne Power 226-7151 or Lisa Ewald 484-5323 .
6. Stepping Stones has Space Available for Fall 2009 School Year
Are you looking for a NAEYC accredited (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Preschool program for your 3-5 year old? Are you aware that there are programs out there that may pay for some or all of your child care services?
Stepping Stones Preschool has been proudly serving families like yours for 30 years by providing a high quality, affordable preschool program for young children in our community. Stepping Stones philosophy is based on the understanding that children grow and learn in different ways and at their own individual pace. Teachers at Stepping Stones nurture, guide and support children physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. The program is designed to build independence and empower children by providing them with many learning experiences. Children make choices and learn important social and pre-academic skills in a developmentally appropriate environment. During the school year, Stepping Stones operates a full day, half day, or after school program. 7:30am-5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. Please call (802) 226-7760 for more information, a tour or to enroll!
7. Cavendish Community Theater: New Production
After two successful seasons of summer theatre, the Cavendish Community Theatre will present its third play, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten.” This humorous and poignant play by Robert Fulghum reflects on common sense lessons we learned in Kindergarten that we can apply to our lives at any age. Fulghum's "Credo" touches on the basics "share everything", "play fair", "don't take things that aren't yours"....and much more.
Dates are August 22 and 23, 8 pm at the Cavendish Inn Barn, on Main Street in Proctorsville. Come early to get a good seat. If you would like to reserve a seat the price is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 16. You can purchase tickets at Crows Bakery in Proctorsville or call 226-7398.
A pre-theatre dinner special is being offered by Sam's Steakhouse (228-2087) and Panarello's (228-7222). Purchase your reserved seat ticket then book a dinner reservation. The special menu will be offered between 5PM and 7PM on the evenings of the performance. It will consist of soup, salad and choice of one of three entrees for $15.00 per person. Dining will be at Sam's and Panarello's on Saturday night and only at Sam's on Sunday night. This is a great deal so purchase your reserved seating ticket, make your dinner reservation (you must present your reserved seating ticket at the restaurant) and enjoy a wonderful meal.
The barn door will open at 7:00 PM. Drinks and desserts will be served prior to the performance and during intermission.
Come and support your local theatre group. We appreciate all donations. The Cavendish Community Theatre is a non-profit organization that relies on donations in order to present our plays.
8. Yankee Chank Playing in Ludlow and Chester
A number of people were disappointed about not seeing Yankee Chank when they played in Cavendish this past Wednesday, as they were not aware that there was a rain location. If you didn’t catch Cavendish fiddler Bob Naess, there are two more opportunities to see him and his Cajun/zydeco dance band:
• August 13 (Thursday): Yankee Chank will be playing in Chester at 6:30. The rain location is the Fullerton Inn on the Green in Chester. FMI: 875-3400
•August 16 (Sunday): Yankee Chank will be at the Ludlow Town Park at 5 pm.
9. Duttonsville School Reunion: Volunteers Needed
The Cavendish Historical Society is pleased to be hosting a reunion of the Duttonsville School. Currently the home and business of Dan Churchill, the building will be available for tours at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 on Sunday, August 23. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet former students, teachers and even a few of the principals. This event is open to the public. The Duttonsville School is located off of Main Street on Duttonsville School Drive. Volunteers are needed to help with this event. If you can volunteer, please call 226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net
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