Cavendish Update 10/30/09 News/Classifieds/H20

The 10/30/09Cavendish Update Contains
1. Water Board Meeting
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Halloween Activities in Cavendish
4. Black River Good Neighbor Accepting Applications for Christmas Baskets
5. Pleasant Valley Foods Coming Soon to Proctorsville
6. Classifieds: New Feature and Wood Stove for Sale
7. Weekly Green from Sustainable Cavendish

1. Water Board Meeting 10/26/09
At Monday’s Water Board meeting, the following was discussed:
• Flushing has begun and should be completed by Wednesday. The water looks a lot better than anticipated and cleared more quickly than in the past After completion, the water will be tested, which is expected to meet or exceed the standards for iron and manganese. The air in the line is also improving.

• The tank cleaning done earlier in the month showed need for repairs and painting to both tanks.

• Residents should follow up with home flushing.

• An open house of the new filtration system will take place in November.

• The second well, needed to supplement the existing well and to serve as a backup if the primary well needs to be temporarily closed, “moves to the front burner.”

• It was not possible to set the rate for 2009/2010 and was deferred to the next meeting.

• The Water Board will now return to meeting bi-monthly, with the next scheduled meeting being Nov. 23

2. Cavendish Related News
Guard Children Find Community Support-CTES

$69M Grant Boosts Smart Grid: System aims to increase efficiency and conserve energy statewide

The Messenger Changes Name to Green Mountain Outlook

First Vermont Swine Flu Death Reported

3. Halloween Activities in Cavendish
October 30 (Friday): The town’s annual Halloween Party from 6-8 pm at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. Contributions and volunteers are needed for this event. Please contact Shelia Roby at lance282006@yahoo.com for more information or to arrange for a donation.

October 31 (Saturday): Grave Goings On- A Haunted Halloween at the Golden Stage Inn, 399 Depot St, Proctorsville VT. The kind and gentle folks at the Golden Stage Inn invite you to share in their love of all things spooky, creepy, and haunted! The 10th annual Halloween Open House at the Golden Stage Inn begins at 5:00 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. This year be careful of the walking dead and the "grave" situation at the Golden Stage Inn. Beware of guests long since...well, dead. Treats & cider will refresh you and bolster your nerve so you can escape back through the graveyard to safety! FMI: 226-7744

4. Black River Good Neighbor Accepting Applications for Christmas Baskets
Black River Good Neighbor Services wants is now accepting applications for the 2009 Christmas Basket program. Anyone living in Ludlow, Proctorsville, Cavendish, Mount Holly or Plymouth who feels they would qualify need only to stop by the shop at 105 Main Street, Ludlow, to pick up an application. Anyone unable to get to the shop please call Audrey Bridge at 228-3663 for assistance. Completed applications must be submitted by December 1st, 2009.

5. Pleasant Valley Foods Coming Soon to Proctorsville
A sign is now in place at the site of Black River Produce on Route 103 in Proctorsville for Pleasant Valley Foods. According to their website, Pleasant Valley Foods is a family owned and operated business located in Springfield VT. They have been baking for over 25 years. All products are made in small batches using fresh, local ingredients. According to the sign, they plan to offer a Farmer’s Market, Deli, Bakery and gifts.

6. Classifieds: New Feature and Wood Stove for Sale
Given the continuing economic difficulties, the Update’s classified section will now include a Bartering and Swap section. If you have an item or service you’d like to trade, we’ll post it. Submissions must include contact information.

If you are interested in a Classifieds item, please follow through with the contact number/person listed. Do not contact the Update for additional information.

For sale: Late model Vermont Castings Defiant wood stove for sale. Used only three years. $900.00 call 226-7403.

7. Weekly Green from Sustainable Cavendish
A new study, released on-line by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that the US could reduce greenhouse emissions by nearly 8% in the next decade if Americans undertook a short list of changes-carpooling, insulating homes, drying clothes outside or on racks. The list does not include dietary changes, such as less red meat and eating locally. Simple measures-driving at the most efficient speed (55 miles per hour)- can make a big change, along with driving more fuel efficient cars and purchasing energy efficient appliances. To read the entire report, go to http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2009/10/23/0908738106.full.pdf+html