Friday, November 27, 2009

Cavendish Update 11/27/09 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 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Events Weekend Nov. 27-29
3. “Winter” Group Art Show at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
4. Stepping Stones Thanks Christopher’s

1. Cavendish Related News
Seafood and Produce Store Opens on Route 103

Rutland Cineplex to reopen Dec. 18

Donate Warm Clothes to Neighbors in Need

Swine Flu Widespread in VT and Country

Cavendish Elementary School Students Johns Hopkins Talented Youth Awards

2. Events Weekend November 27-29
November 27 (Friday): Wine tasting at Pleasant Valley Foods, Route 103, former site of Black River Produce, 4-6 pm.

November 28 (Saturday): Annual Holiday Fair at the Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville, from 9-3 pm. The various churches and organizations in town will be on hand with a variety of homemade goodies and crafts, including several different raffles (including St. James’s famous Tower of Chocolate. The women of the Catholic Church will service lunch. Take home the gift of Cavendish for the holidays by purchasing the 2010 Cavendish Calendar (CCCA), historic photographs of Cavendish (Cavendish Historical Society), or the various homemade jellies and jams from several of the churches. The Cavendish Elementary School Respect Club will be on hand to entertain kids with crafts and face painting.

3. “Winter” Group Art Show at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
Artwork is pouring into the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library for the first ever group show in the Redfield Proctor Room. The entries range from prints to quilted pieces to watercolors to acrylics and will be on display in the Redfield Proctor Room during December and January. Some pieces are for sale and will make wonderful Holiday gifts. This display is free and open to the public during regular library hours. For more information, please contact Kata at 226-7503.

4. Stepping Stones Thanks Christopher’s
Stepping Stones Preschool has recently received a very generous monetary donation from Christopher's restaurant in Ludlow, VT. We would like to send out a huge thank you from the students, staff and board of directors for supporting their local preschool by helping defray the cost of much needed everyday supplies. Today's tough economic conditions can make it difficult for Stepping Stones to meet all the children’s' needs without the generous support of community leaders like Christopher's. Thank you so much!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Cavendish Update 11/20/09 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 11/20/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Coat Drive to Benefit Black River Good Neighbors
3. Cavendish Snow Fleas Website
4. Hats from Scraps: Upcoming Cavendish Historical Society Events
5. Upcoming Events Nov. 21-Nov. 28

1. Cavendish Related News
Okemo Delays Opening

Vermont and Swine Flu

Vermont Healthiest State in the Nation

November Cavendish Select Board Meeting is on-line at LPC-TV

2. Coat Drive to Benefit BRGN
Vermont Properties and Development, Inc. is having a coat drive to benefit the Black River Good Neighbor Services areas of Cavendish, Ludlow, Plymouth, Mt. Holly and Proctorsville. Please bring clean, good condition outerwear such as coats, hats, gloves and snow pants to Vermont Properties & Development, Inc. from November 20th to December 14th, between the hours of 9AM and 5PM. Vermont Properties and Development Inc. is located at 29 Locust Hill Road in Ludlow (Route 103, across from the Golf Course). The apparel will be donated to BRGNS and the money raised from the sale of these items will help provide food, financial and fuel assistance to those in need. If you have any questions please call Suzanne Garvey, Managing Broker of Vermont Properties and Development at 802-228-8877.

3. Cavendish Snow Fleas Website
The local snowmobile club, Cavendish Snow Fleas now has a website at http://cavendishsnowfleas.com/ which provides information about events, news, photographs and more.

4. Hats From Scraps: Upcoming Cavendish Historical Society Events
The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) chose the 1930’s as its theme for the year due to the current economic situation. At the upcoming Holiday Fair on September 28, 9-2 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School, you can see how members of CHS have “reused and recycled.” Hats from Scraps are made from bits and pieces of left over fabric and fleece. There are even some holiday stockings made in the same manner.

In the 1930’s, socks were often knitted using either wool or cotton. When the socks had been passed downed and darned so often that they no longer could be worn, they would be cut up and reused. Some became mops-cotton socks for wet chores and wool for dry mopping. Another handy item was cutting the socks into loops and using them to weave potholders. Students from the Young Historians program, who are studying town and farm life in the 1930’s, have been making potholders-but not from old socks. Thanks to a donation from the Vermont Country Store, the students have looms and cotton loops.

In addition to handmade items, the Fair is a good time to give the gift of Cavendish, by purchasing copies of old photographs, including the 1927 Flood panoramic photograph, as well as books and note cards.

On December 5 (Saturday), the Young Historian’s program, a project of CHS and the Cavendish Elementary School, is sponsoring a “Re-Make it for the Holidays” workshop. All three crafts provide an opportunity to recycle paper. These include paper beads; gift boxes made from old greeting cards and Iris Folding. The latter is a way of using folded pieces of paper to make interesting pictures and cards. Developed by a Dutch photographer in the early 1900’s, the patterns give the appearance of a camera shutter closing.

The cost of the craft workshop is $5 and includes all materials. The workshop will be held from 10-noon in the multi purpose room at the Cavendish Elementary School.

For more information about these events, e-mail margoc@tds.net or call 802-226-7807.

5. Upcoming Events Nov. 21-Nov. 28
Nov. 21 (Saturday): Cub Scouts Annual Pie Sale starting at 8:30 in front of Singleton’s. All pies are $10. Proceeds to be used for activities and registration fees.

November 23 (Monday): Water Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

November 25 (Wednesday): Stepping Stones Preschool Annual Pie Sale in front of Shaws in Ludlow. FMI: sales@summitsoapworks.com

Nov. 26 (Thursday): Happy Thanksgiving ! Turkey Trot to benefit Toys for Tots, starts at 9 am at Dorsey Park 5 k walk or run. Brig a wrapped children’s gift.

Nov. 28 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Holiday Fair Cavendish Town Elementary School from 9AM to 3PM. Area churches and nonprofits sponsor the fair. Lots of holiday items and goodies. Homemade treats, book sale, church raffles, hats, holiday decorations and much more. Stop by and purchase a holiday wreath, have a tasty lunch and chat with your neighbors. There will also be a free children's craft table.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Cavendish Update 11/13/09 News/SB Mtg/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 11/13/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Select Board Meeting 11/9/09
3. Upcoming Events

1. Cavendish Related News
Dr. Miller’s License to Remain Pulled

Border Patrol Returns on 91 and 89

Rutland Mall Bookstore to Close

State Issues School Funding Warning

State Urges Eligible to take H1N1 Spray

2. Select Board Meeting 11/9/09
Select Board meetings are aired on LPC TV. Dates and times, along with an on-line version of the Meetings, are available at www.lpctv.org

Items discussed at Monday night’s meeting include:

• Water Filtration Project: The system is now filtering out 90% of the manganese (Mn), but most recent testing showed levels of .12 mg/L which are still above the FDA standard of 0.05mg/L. Richard Svec, town manager, indicated that the back washing being done was found to be too aggressive, and as a result culture medium was being lost, which delayed the lowering of the Mn. This problem has been corrected and it shouldn’t be long before the levels should meet FDA standards.

The Select Board asked about the second well, which can be used to supplement existing water and can be a back up if the primary well would have to be shut down temporarily. Svec said that he hoped to have approval for the well by the spring and that this is a much cheaper project, since the existing filtration building has been retrofitted to handle the new well. Asked to estimate the cost, Svec thought it would be about $35,000.

While the amount of air has been lowered, there are still parts of town where the water is still “milky” coming out of the tap.

• VELCO: VELCO has been cutting trees and clearing timber off of Route 103 near the Cavendish Canine Camp. Svec reported that he has received a phone call from VELCO that Vtrans does not like the aesthetic plan worked out by the town and VELCO. This plan called for the planting of trees near the area where the expansion has taken place. Svec and members of the Planning Commission and Select Board will be meeting with VELCO on Nov. 30 to discuss this further.

• Town Highway Bridge #58 on Depot Street: In August, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VAT) sent a warning to the Town about the condition of the bridge. This letter stated that within 60 days of the posting of the letter, the Select Board needed to respond about which recommendation they would follow, properly barricade, control, and close the upstream half of the bridge to traffic based on the state’s recommendation; will properly repair and/or replace deteriorated t-beams and associated supporting seating area; will properly repair hole in deck near the pier. More information about the letter from VAT is available at www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com 9/18/09 post.

Select Board member Peter Gregg noted that recently a hydrogen tanker was seen crossing the bridge. He pointed out that in the worse case scenario, the town could be destroyed if the bridge had collapsed under the weight of the tanker. In very short order, the Select Board voted unanimously to make the bridge one way (from Route 103 to Route 131), which would take effect as soon as the Jersey Barriers could be obtained. Svec is working on finding funding to replace the bridge.

3. Upcoming Events
November 14 (Saturday): Cavendish Baptist Church Holiday Bazaar at the Cavendish Baptist Church

November 19 (Thursday): Community Luncheon, 11:30 am at St James United Methodist Church, Main Street, Proctorsville. This month's holiday menu will consist of Baked Ham with yams, peas, tossed green salad, hot rolls, and apple or pumpkin pie. Coffee, hot tea or fruit drink will be offered as well. We'd love to celebrate the Thanksgiving with our friends and neighbors - come and enjoy a nice, hot meal and good conversation with us! A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years will help defray the cost of this event.

November 28 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Holiday Fair Cavendish Town Elementary School from 9AM to 3PM. The fair is sponsored by area churches and nonprofits. Lots of holiday items and goodies. Homemade treats, book sale, church raffles, hats, holiday decorations and much more. Stop by and purchase a holiday wreath, have a tasty lunch and chat with your neighbors. There will also be a free children's craft table.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Cavendish Update 11/6/09 News/SB Agenda/Green

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 11/6/09 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Weekly Green: Consumer Reports Tests Brands for BPA
3. Select Board Agenda 11/9/09

1. Cavendish Related News
CVPS Seeks 2010 Rate Increase

CTES Students Receive Ski Passes for High Grades

River Valley Technical Center Offers State of the Art Training: As economy rebounds, the region’s machine shops will be looking for new employees, who will need high tech skills.

Holiday Packaging, Silversmithing and Mini Albums at Fletcher Farm School

Ludlow Health Center is hosting a free educational seminar “Learn to Count Carbohydrates the Easy Way” Wed, Nov. 11 4:30-5:30 pm

2. Weekly Green: Consumer Reports Tests Brands for Bisphenol A (BPA)
Consumer Reports' latest tests of canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna, and green beans, have found that almost all of the 19 name-brand foods tested contain measurable levels of Bisphenol A (BPA). The results are reported in the December 2009 issue. BPA, which has been used for years in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners, has been restricted in Canada and some U.S. states and municipalities because it has been linked to a wide array of health effects including reproductive abnormalities, heightened risk of breast and prostate cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. To read the article, go to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-starkman/tests-find-wide-range-of_b_342967.html The Cavendish Library has a copy of Consumer Reports.

3. Select Board Agenda 11/9/09
The Select Board will meet on Nov. 9, Monday, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. Items to be discussed include:

• Leon “Woody” Woods present to review with the Board the request for winter 2009-10
Snowmobile trail crossings

• Update on the Proctorsville Curb and Sidewalk Project

• Discuss progress of VELCO Southern Loop Coolidge Connector Project activities as they affect Cavendish.

• Update on recent developments regarding the proposed David Coutu helicopter landing area

• Discuss the Vermont Environmental Court decision being appealed regarding the City of Montpelier WWTP permit and recent related correspondence from VLCT

• Follow-up discussion regarding Town Highway Bridge #58 on Depot Street

• Discuss date for opening of truck bids on the replacement of truck #1. The Town Manager has identified 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18th as the desired date.

• Consider request for additional sewer allocation for the James property on Depot Street, Proctorsville, including upgrade to 4 bedroom single-family (from previously approved 3 BR single-family) residence and additional allocation to support commercial uses for bakery and cafĂ© operations. The Town Manager will review the history of this property to provide background.

• Updates on other town activities and recent events

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Cavendish Update 11/1/09 Calendar Edition

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistory.org and www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com

The 11/1/09 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. November Cavendish Calendar
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
3. Artist of the Month for November: R.L. Whitewolf Rider
4. The Scholastic Bookfair is coming to Cavendish

1. November Cavendish Calendar
November 2 (Monday): Pampered Chef Party, 6:30 pm at Summit Soapworks, 106 Main Street, Ludlow to benefit Stepping Stones Pre School. They will be making an apple dessert. This will be an open house party so people can come and go as they need do. Items can also be ordered on-line at www.pamperedchef.biz/cookingwithjeanne, enter “shop-online”, type in Stepping Stones Preschool under option 1. All proceeds will be used to help with the Preschool’s playground equipment and arts and activities program. FMI: sales@summitsoapworks.com

November 3 (Tuesday): Cavendish Library Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Library.
• GMUHS Booster Club Meeting, 7 pm at Green Mountain

November 4 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

November 5 (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

November 9 (Monday): Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm Cavendish Library
• Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
• Ludlow Okemo Valley Women’s Club Meeting, 7 pm at the Ludlow Senior Center, High Street Ludlow. Guest speaker is Stephanie Stouffer, Belmont artist. FMI: roxiewallscapes@yahoo.com

November 10 (Tuesday): Pleasant Valley Foods in the former Black River Produce site opens.
• GMUHS High School Fall Sports Banquet, 6 pm at Green Mountain

November 11 (Wednesday): Veteran’s Day School and Town Office Closed. Parent Teacher Conferences at Green Mountain.

November 12 (Thursday): GMUHS School Board Meeting, 5 pm at Green Mountain
• 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

November 13 (Friday): GMUHS Drama Club presents “30 Reasons Not to be in Play,” featuring a number of students from Cavendish (Erica James, Sonja Skalecki, Anna Martel, Kat Svec and Kylie Mott), 7 pm at Green Mountain.

November 14 (Saturday) GMUHS Drama Club presents “30 Reasons Not to be in Play,” featuring a number of students from Cavendish (Erica James, Sonja Skalecki, Anna Martel, Kat Svec and Kylie Mott), 7 pm at Green Mountain.

November 16 (Monday): Scholastic Bookfair opens at the Cavendish Library, see item 4 below.
• GM Parents Meeting, 5-6:30 in the conference room at GMUHS. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com, or contact Geralyn Donohue at geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or call Jill McNally at 875-3967

November 17 (Tuesday): Scholastic Book Fair at the Cavendish Library, see item 4 below

November 18 (Wednesday): Scholastic Book Fair at the Cavendish Library, see item 4 below

November 19 (Thursday): Scholastic Book Fair at the Cavendish Library, see item 4 below
• 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

November 20 (Friday): Last day of the Scholastic Book Fair at the Cavendish Library, see item 4 below.

November 23 (Monday): Water Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

November 25 (Wednesday): Stepping Stones Preschool Annual Pie Sale in front of Shaws in Ludlow. FMI: sales@summitsoapworks.com
• Schools closed for Thanksgiving break

November 26 (Thursday): Happy Thanksgiving. Turkey Trot in Ludlow to raise toys and funds for “Toys for Tots.”

November 27 (Friday): Schools closed for Thanksgiving break.

November 28 (Saturday): Holiday Fair at the Cavendish Town Elementary School 9-3 featuring crafts and foods created by area churches and organizations.

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 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
• Cavendish Historical Society Blog
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Transfer Station
• Cavendish Update
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Proctorsville Fire Dept

3. Artist of the Month for NovemberR.L. Whitewolf Rider
Whitewolf was born in Connecticut. As an adult, he traveled around the country backpacking until he settled here in Proctorsville, 3 years ago; a town he describes as a Norman Rockwell painting in the winter and an inspiration year around because of the town’s feeling of peace and tranquility. His earliest artistic influence was his foster father. He was further influenced by Mrs. Haddad, a well-known artist in Litchfield Connecticut, in the 1960s and by Jackie Foley an artist in Brandon, VT. Though art is a personal pursuit to him, he was also influenced by Salvador Dali as well as W. Foster and Ira.

Whitewolf’s work may be seen in the Redfield Proctor Room of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library during normal operating hours in November.

4. The Scholastic Bookfair is coming to Cavendish
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be hosting its annual fall bookfair at the library from November 16-20 during normal open hours. The theme will be “Destination Bookfair: Read around the World” and will focus on multicultural literature and decorations. This year the bookfair will have materials for patrons from birth to adulthood, including the Twilight saga. A selection of Spanish Language books will also be available.

Different contests will be held Monday-Thursday allowing patrons a chance to win prizes from the fair. Our principal, George Thomson has agreed to dress up in a multicultural costume if we make our book sale goal. Patrons will be able to vote with their change on how they would like Mr. Thomson to dress up. The choices will be Scottish (a kilt) German (Lederhosen) or Chinese (changshan). No matter which choice wins, it will certainly be a sight to see.

All members of the public are welcome to come in and shop and vote. FMI: Kata at 226-7503.