Cavendish Update 3/12/10 News/Classifieds/Events/H20

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736

The 3/19/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Seek Community Input on Education
3. Cavendish Municipal Water System Update-February 2010
4. Classifieds
5. BookMooch
6. Cavendish Events 3/14-3/21

1. Cavendish Related News
Gill Home Administrator Deemed Dangerous

Public View Sought on School District Consolidation

Plan draws fire from 'choice' towns: Ideas for school consolidation differ in approach

New Feature for That Was the Week that was on LPC-TV, a weekly news program aired on Channel 8 (Public access) that looks at news in the Okemo Valley.

CVPS Has Preliminary Hydro Deal

2. Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Seek Community Input on Education
The Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union (WSSU) is holding a forum for parents, teachers and community members in order to identify perceptions about the status of the school district, how that status compares to community expectations and to gather information about community perceptions and opinions regarding education. Upcoming focus groups will be held on Wednesday March 17 6-7:15 at the Cavendish Elementary School and March 18 from 6-7:15 at Flood Brook Union School.

3. Cavendish Municipal Water System Update-February 2010

4. Classifieds
Fisher Cats, Foxes and Raccoons, oh my!! Please adopt this sweet 2-year-old tuxedo cat, and help him live a long happy life. "Eddie" was born outside under the porch, but he loves people, and is now getting used to life indoors. He is a snuggler and very gentle, but will still need some love and understanding and a place to hide while he gets used to new surroundings and people. He's been "fixed," knows how to use a litter box and is up to date on his rabies vaccinations. We love him but we can't take him with us. If you are a cat-lover and have room for him in your home and heart, please call us at 226-7472 in the next few days.

5. BookMooch
An online community for exchanging books, BookMooch www.bookmooch.com is free to join. It lets you give away books you no longer need in exchange for books you really want. The only cost involved is shipping your book, which you can do via “media mail.”

6. Cavendish Events 3/14-3/21
March 14 (Sunday): Daylight Savings Time goes into effect.

March 17 (Wednesday): Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
• Gethsemane Free Adult Charity Crafts Workshop, Gethsemane Parish Hall on Depot Street in Proctorsville, 10-12. The goal is to share the fellowship and joy of making something to donate to people in need. Bring your ideas, patterns and projects to share. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available at no cost. FMI: 226-7967
• WSSU Focus group at Cavendish Elementary School from 6-7:15. See Article 2 above.

March 18 (Thursday): Community Luncheon at St. James Methodist Church in Proctorsville at 11:30. This month’s menu will include corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots, a tossed salad, freshly baked Irish Soda Bread, and home baked fruit pies. Coffee, hot tea and a fruit drink will be available. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years.
• GMUHS Parents Meeting, at Green Mountain. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com or geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or Jill McNally 875-3967
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

March 19 (Friday): GMUHS closed for parent teacher conferences; CTES closed for Teacher Inservice.
• Last day to order Soil Saver Compost Bin and Kitchen Scraps Pail from the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District. See item 4 below.

March 20 (Saturday): Sugar on Snow Supper at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 5:30-7. Menu includes ham, baked beans, potato salad, Jell-O salads, coleslaw, pickles, white and brown breads, homemade doughnuts, sugar and snow, coffee, tea and punch. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 6-12 and free for those under 6. FMI: 226-7724 or 226-7131.

March 21 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department will hold CPR recertification for firefighters, 2pm.