This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistory.org www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com
The 5/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. May 2010 Calendar
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Public Meeting: Erosion Assessment of the Black River
5. Cavendish Business Directory April 2010 edition Now Available
6. Paulette Martel Artist of the Month
1. May 2010 Cavendish Calendar
May 1 (Saturday): Green Up Day Vermont! Green up bags are available from the Town Office and can be taken for free to the Transfer Station during normal hours. FMI: 226-7291.
• Little League Parade in Cavendish. Will go from the school to Greven Field off of Route 103. Parade starts around 9.
• The Ludlow Ambulance Service. is hosting a pasta dinner to benefit Proctorsville resident and CTES student Alyssa Ripley’s Heifer International team at their facility on West Hill Road. The menu includes pasta, lasagna, salad, desserts and more. Take out available. Adults $10, Kids $5. FMI: 226-7933
May 2 (Sunday); Proctorsville Fire Department will be meeting at the Firehouse at 7 am.
May 3 (Monday): GMUHS School Board Meeting
May 4 (Tuesday): Cavendish Green Up Day. Starting at 2 pm, crews will assemble, pick up supplies and area assignments at the Town Highway Garage on Main Street (Rt 131). The Town will supply work gloves, green up bags and safety vests. The Transfer Station will be open between 4:30 and 5:00 to receive items collected. A BBQ takes place on the Cavendish Green immediately following Green-Up.
• Cavendish Fletcher Library adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503
• GMUHS Booster Club Meeting- 7 pm at the school
May 5 (Wednesday): Erosion Assessment of the Black River, 6:30-7:30 at the Cavendish Town Hall. The Cavendish Planning Commission is sponsoring a free educational public meeting to learn about the ongoing flood and erosion problems associated with the Black River in Cavendish and surrounding towns. See article 4 below.
May 8 (Saturday): The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, of which Cavendish is a member, will hold free household hazardous waste collections at the Springfield Transfer Station and Recycling Center from 9-12 and at the Rockingham Transfer Station 2-5 pm. Bring aerosols, antifreeze, automotive products, gasoline, hobby chemicals, household cleaners, kerosene, paint cleaners, pesticides, oil based paints, pool chemicals, mercury thermometers and mercury thermostats. Do not bring latex paint (thicken and trash it), waste oil (service stations may take it, fluorescent bulbs (transfer station), ammunition, asbestos, auto batteries (transfer station), alkaline batteries, fireworks, medical waste, computers (transfer station) or radioactive material.
May 10 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.
May 11 (Tuesday): Cavendish Fletcher Library adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503
May 15 (Saturday): Gethsemane Church Historic Preservation 2010 Rummage Sale, 9-2 on the Parish grounds, Depot Street, Proctorsville. FMI: Ann Dortch 226-7836
May 16 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department monthly business and Blood Borne Pathogens Training, 1 pm at the Firehouse.
May 18 (Tuesday): Cavendish Fletcher Library adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503
May 21 (Friday): Black River Good Neighbor Rummage Sale from 10-4 at Fletcher Farm. FMI: 228-3663
• GMUHS Middle School Semi-formal
May 22 (Saturday): Black River Good Neighbor Rummage Sale from 10-4 at Fletcher Farm. FMI: 228-3663
• GMUHS Junior Prom
May 23 (Sunday): Phineas Gage Walk and Discussion, by the Cavendish Historical Society. The tour begins at 2pm in front of the Museum on Main Street, Cavendish. The tour will include the location of the accident, home and surgery of Dr. Harlow, Boarding House where Gage was taken after the accident. FMI: margoc@tds.net or 802-226-7807
• Black River Good Neighbor Rummage Sale from 10-4 at Fletcher Farm. FMI: 228-3663
May 25 (Tuesday): Cavendish Fletcher Library adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503
May 29 (Saturday): Cemetery Marker Cleaning, sponsored by the Cavendish Historical Society. Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville from 9-12. Everyone welcome. FMI: margoc@tds.net or 802-226-7807
May 30 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum opens for the season, 2-4 pm. FMI: margoc@tds.net or 802-226-7807
May 31 (Monday): Memorial Day. Schools, Library and Town Office closed
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 area businesses have websites. Updated lists are available at the Town Office and the Cavendish Library. A PDF version can be obtained by e-mailing margoc@tds.net
• Bullet Proof Whitney’s Friends
• Cavendish Baptist Church
• Cavendish Community and Conservation Association
• Cavendish Historical Society
• Cavendish Historical Society Blog
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Library Blog
• Cavendish Snow Fleas
• Cavendish Transfer Station
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• CTES Farm to School Program
• Cavendish Update:
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Proctorsville Fire Dept
3. Cavendish Related News
Vermont’s New Law for E-Waste Recycling
May Classes at Fletcher Farm School
4. Public Meeting: Erosion Assessment of the Black River
On Wednesday, May 5, from 6:30-7:30 at the Cavendish Town Hall, the Cavendish Planning Commission is sponsoring a free educational public meeting to learn about the ongoing flood and erosion problems associated with the Black River in Cavendish and surrounding towns. The river flows through the Villages of Proctorsville and Cavendish, and has experienced historic flooding events, notably in 1927 when the river jumped its banks, bypassing Cavendish gorge, and created a gully through lower Main Street and destroyed buildings, roads and land. Historic development along the river, and straightening, dredging and windrowing of the channel have resulted in reduced access to floodplain areas and riverbank erosion. A presentation by the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission (SWCRPC) will involve a discussion of:
• Results of the assessment of the Black River;
• Identify potential flooding and erosion risks;
• Strategies to address these risks.
In coordination with VANR, the SWCRPC completed this river assessment in 2009 as part of their water quality and emergency planning programs. The results of this study will help to inform both the Regional and Cavendish Hazard Mitigation Plans.
5. Cavendish Business Directory April 2010 edition Now Available
In the 1869 Beers Atlas, there were 53 businesses listed in the “Town of Cavendish Business Directory,” which included Proctorsville. In the April 2010 edition, compiled by CHS, there are 127 businesses. In both, home-based business, or self-employed, was the norm. However, in 1869, there were 21 farms versus the two listed in the most recent edition. Jobs such as tanners, carriage maker, blacksmith, wheelwright do not appear on our current list. The woolen industry, with four related businesses, is still present today in the form of Six Loose Ladies, fiber shop in Ludlow and several fiber artists. Interestingly, no artists appeared in the 1869 version, but Cavendish boosts a growing number of them.
Copies of the 2010 Cavendish Business Directory are available at the Town Office, Cavendish Library, CHS and by e-mailing margoc@tds.net for a PDF version.
6. Paulette Martel Artist of the Month
In May, Paulette Martel’s work will be featured in the Redfield Proctors Room at the Cavendish Library. Paulette is a long time friend of the library, having served as a board member for a year and has finally consented to display her lovely quilts
Part of Cavendish Connects, the Cavendish, VT Blog archives the weekly e-mails, "Cavendish Update" and provides on-going information about current activities.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
GREEN UP DAY CANCELLED TODAY
Green Up Day is being postponed until May 4 due to the rain and poor conditions. Next Tuesday, May 4, starting at 2 pm, crews will assemble, pick up supplies and area assignments at the Town Highway Garage on Main Street (Rt 131). The Town will supply work gloves, green up bags and safety vests. The Transfer Station will be open between 4:30 and 5:00 to receive items collected. A BBQ takes place on the Cavendish Green immediately following Green-Up. FMI: 226-7292
Friday, April 23, 2010
Cavendish Update 4/23/10 News/Events/Classifieds
The 4/23/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Quilt Show
3. CCCA Sponsors Change The World Kids
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Spring 2010 Grants
5. Last Year’s Blight on This Summer’s Garden
6. Classifieds
7. Select Board Agenda for 4/26
8. Green Corner by Sustainable Cavendish, a Committee of the CCCA
9. Summer 2010 Play, “Tourist Accommodated,” Casting Call May 6
10. Open House at Cavendish Inn (Glimmerstone)
11. Calendar of Events 4/23-4/30
1. Cavendish Related News
VT Guard Warns of Hoax Calls to Families of Soldiers Serving in Afghanistan
Cavendish Snow Fleas Thank You and Work Day
2. Cavendish Quilt Show
As part of Old Home Day weekend, July 3-4, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is hosting a “Cavendish Quilt Show” as the annual art show in the Stone Church. CHS is seeking quilts, of any era, that have been made and/or used in Cavendish. We welcome all types and styles of quilts. The show will be mounted on July 2 and does not require the owner/quilter be present during the show. We do want a brief description of the quilt, who made it and other relevant information. If you have a quilt(s) you would like to display, please contact margoc@tds.net or call 226-7807.
3. CCCA Sponsors Change The World Kids.
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will sponsor a presentation on Wednesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m. by a terrific group of kids from an organization based in Woodstock called Change The World Kids (www.changetheworldkids.org) who will discuss their mission and their work. The presentation will be held at Crows Bakery on Depot Street in Proctorsville.
They are an energetic group of middle and high school age youth undertaking humanitarian and environmental efforts to make a positive difference in local communities and across the globe. They have a wide variety of interests, talents, and personalities, and go to different schools, but they share a dream. Formed ten years ago in the Upper Valley area of Vermont, they became a non-profit corporation in 2003. Now chapters of Change the World Kids are forming across the United States.
They get together to help individuals in their community with activities such as weatherizing homes, cutting brush and stacking wood. They also look beyond the borders of their own town to other communities both in this country and afar. Projects to help preserve the rain forest in Costa Rica and to raise funds for the relief efforts in Haiti are some of the endeavors they have undertaken.
Come and find out more about who they are and what they do. Come and be inspired. Beverages and cookies will be served. For more information contact Robin Timko at 226-7736.
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Spring 2010 Grants
The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants that will be awarded this spring. The deadline for applying is May 15, 2010. Applications are available at Crow’s Bakery on Depot St. in Proctorsville, Cavendish Town Offices on High St. in Cavendish and online at www.Cavendishccca.org
CCF inaugurated its program of giving cash grants to organizations for educational and cultural projects, programs and events in 2007. Awards have been given to a variety of schools, churches, other non-profit organizations and citizens for Cavendish events. While individuals are allowed to apply, they are strongly encouraged to partner with a local non-profit organization.
Projects, programs or events must directly benefit the Cavendish community in some way. A panel of local citizens reviews all applications and recommends the ultimate grantees based on the quality and feasibility of each proposal. Grants are not expected to exceed $1,000 each and will depend primarily on the number of applications and the amounts requested.
For further information on applying, on eligibility or on any other aspect of the grant program, or for help completing the application, please call Peter LaBelle at 226-7250 or Barbara Dickey at 226-7187.
5. Last Year’s Blight on This Summer’s Garden
According to the UVM Extension Service, The good news about this disease [blight] is that is does not over winter in Vermont. The pathogen can live only on live tissue, not on stakes, in seed, on cages or on greenhouse plastics. The only place the pathogen could over winter in Vermont is on an infected plant kept alive throughout the winter in a greenhouse or on potato tubers that were infected last fall from spores washing into the soil from the leaves. If these infected tubers survived the winter in the field or compost pile they could re-sprout in the spring and be a source of the disease. Gardeners should scout early in the season for any volunteer potato plants sprouting from tubers missed in the garden and destroy when found, to eliminate any chance of the pathogen. Potatoes harvested last year and stored should not be used for seed. Purchase certified disease free seed and choose more resistant varieties like Elba, Rosa, Defender, Ozette, Jacqueline Lee, Kennebec, Sebago and Allegheny to avoid the disease. Do not plant potatoes in the same area of the garden as last year since this would make it hard to catch potentially infected volunteers…… Hopefully, we will not have the same wet weather this next growing season that was so conducive for the disease. I suspect there will be better and more thorough scouting for the disease at the greenhouses where the infected tomato plugs were grown up into saleable size before transfer to stores and outlets. Gardeners should try to purchase local tomato transplants. A list of Vermont growers producing local tomato transplants is available through the UVM Extension Master Gardener website at http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/ There is some varietal resistance to the disease in tomatoes, so consider some of these in your garden this year. Resistant tomato varieties include Mountain Magic, Plum Regal, Legend, Ferline, Fantasi and Matt’s Wild. Download the article http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/help/Late%20Blightgardener3-1.pdf
6. Classifieds
In Search Of: Small portable kerosene heater for green house. Call 226-7686 or e-mail jackiebee09@comcast.net
Free: Homemade hardwood computer stand. Good for stand up use. It also would make good firewood. Contact Kata at 226-7503.
7. Select Board Agenda for 4/26
The Select Board will meeting on Monday April 26 at 4:30 pm. The agenda will include:
• Consider and execute documents prepared by Bond Counsel for ANR-DEC Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)/VT Bond Bank permanent financing on $1,589,603 of the Cavendish Municipal Water System projects.
• Sign annual budgetary statement for 2010 VTrans Town Highway aid program.
8. Green Corner by Sustainable Cavendish, a Committee of the CCCA
Enjoy the earth and live responsibly. Did you know that U.S. citizens discard two and a half million plastic bottles every hour? Do you wonder where all that plastic goes? According to an article from The Independent from 2008 - "A plastic soup of waste floating in the Pacific ocean is growing at an alarming rate and now covers an area twice the size of the continental United States." Charles Moore, an American Oceanographer calls it the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch." And, WE can make a difference - buy a thermos! Earlier this month, there have reports of a large garbage patch in the Atlantic Ocean. You can read more about it at http://inhabitat.com/2010/04/16/another-giant-garbage-patch-found-in-the-atlantic-ocean/
To honor Earth Day, here is a wonderful quote from Chief Seattle, 1855 - " Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but a thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect."
9. Summer 2010 Play, “Tourist Accommodated,” Casting Call May 6
This summer the Cavendish Players will be performing "Tourists Accommodated" by Dorothy Canfield with input from her neighbors. The play is based upon on actual experiences of what happens when‘city folk” visit the country . The result is a pleasing, familiar comedy, specially fitted to the needs of small theatrical groups. There are plenty of parts of varying lengths, as well as opportunities for singing and dancing. Kata Welch will once again direct. The performances, dates to be named shortly, usually occur at the end of August.
The casting call will take place at the Cavendish Elementary School Arts Room on May 6 at 6 pm. If you are interested in participating in this production, but can’t make the casting call, or have questions, please contact Sandra Russo at sandra.russo@yahoo.com
10. Open House at Cavendish Inn (Glimmerstone)
Hirchak Company will be hosting an open house at the Cavendish Inn on Sunday April 25 from 11-1. The auction will be held on Thursday May 20 at 11 am. Registration begins at 10 am. More information can be obtained by going to http://www.thcauction.com/05202010Glimmerstone.html or calling 800-634-7653 or 802-888-4662
11. Cavendish Events 4/25-4/30
April 25 (Sunday): Open House at Cavendish Inn (Glimmerstone) 11-1. See article 10 for more information.
April 26 (Monday): Green Mountain Parents Meeting. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com, or contact Geralyn Donohue at geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or call Jill McNally at 875-3967.
April 27 (Tuesday): Cavendish Green Up Day. Starting at 2 pm, crews will assemble, pick up supplies and area assignments at the Town Highway Garage on Main Street (Rt 131). The Town will supply work gloves, green up bags and safety vests. The Transfer Station will be open between 4:30 and 5:00 to receive items collected. A BBQ takes place on the Cavendish Green immediately following Green-Up.
• Cavendish Fletcher Library will be starting a series of adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503
• Downloadable Audio books Training. 1-2:30 pm Did you know Fletcher Memorial Library has over 3,000 free downloadable audio books for you to use? It's true! This informal training session will show you the basics of how to use our 2 programs to bring these titles into your home or onto your portable device! Registration is encouraged, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
April 29 (Thursday): Star Wars Cooking Club Episode IV-Clone Wars Popcorn Party, 3-4:30 pm at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 who participated in any of the cooking sessions are invited to a popcorn party where we'll watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars together from 3pm until 4:30! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with any questions!
• 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
April 30 (Friday): GMUHS will host a family fun night for all families of 7-9th graders. The gym and cafeteria will be open from 6:30-8:30 pm. Snacks, drinks and desserts will be provided. Activities include adult vs. youth dodge ball, bingo, board games and an art project. FMI: Claire Schroeder 875-4155
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Quilt Show
3. CCCA Sponsors Change The World Kids
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Spring 2010 Grants
5. Last Year’s Blight on This Summer’s Garden
6. Classifieds
7. Select Board Agenda for 4/26
8. Green Corner by Sustainable Cavendish, a Committee of the CCCA
9. Summer 2010 Play, “Tourist Accommodated,” Casting Call May 6
10. Open House at Cavendish Inn (Glimmerstone)
11. Calendar of Events 4/23-4/30
1. Cavendish Related News
VT Guard Warns of Hoax Calls to Families of Soldiers Serving in Afghanistan
Cavendish Snow Fleas Thank You and Work Day
2. Cavendish Quilt Show
As part of Old Home Day weekend, July 3-4, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is hosting a “Cavendish Quilt Show” as the annual art show in the Stone Church. CHS is seeking quilts, of any era, that have been made and/or used in Cavendish. We welcome all types and styles of quilts. The show will be mounted on July 2 and does not require the owner/quilter be present during the show. We do want a brief description of the quilt, who made it and other relevant information. If you have a quilt(s) you would like to display, please contact margoc@tds.net or call 226-7807.
3. CCCA Sponsors Change The World Kids.
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will sponsor a presentation on Wednesday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m. by a terrific group of kids from an organization based in Woodstock called Change The World Kids (www.changetheworldkids.org) who will discuss their mission and their work. The presentation will be held at Crows Bakery on Depot Street in Proctorsville.
They are an energetic group of middle and high school age youth undertaking humanitarian and environmental efforts to make a positive difference in local communities and across the globe. They have a wide variety of interests, talents, and personalities, and go to different schools, but they share a dream. Formed ten years ago in the Upper Valley area of Vermont, they became a non-profit corporation in 2003. Now chapters of Change the World Kids are forming across the United States.
They get together to help individuals in their community with activities such as weatherizing homes, cutting brush and stacking wood. They also look beyond the borders of their own town to other communities both in this country and afar. Projects to help preserve the rain forest in Costa Rica and to raise funds for the relief efforts in Haiti are some of the endeavors they have undertaken.
Come and find out more about who they are and what they do. Come and be inspired. Beverages and cookies will be served. For more information contact Robin Timko at 226-7736.
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Spring 2010 Grants
The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants that will be awarded this spring. The deadline for applying is May 15, 2010. Applications are available at Crow’s Bakery on Depot St. in Proctorsville, Cavendish Town Offices on High St. in Cavendish and online at www.Cavendishccca.org
CCF inaugurated its program of giving cash grants to organizations for educational and cultural projects, programs and events in 2007. Awards have been given to a variety of schools, churches, other non-profit organizations and citizens for Cavendish events. While individuals are allowed to apply, they are strongly encouraged to partner with a local non-profit organization.
Projects, programs or events must directly benefit the Cavendish community in some way. A panel of local citizens reviews all applications and recommends the ultimate grantees based on the quality and feasibility of each proposal. Grants are not expected to exceed $1,000 each and will depend primarily on the number of applications and the amounts requested.
For further information on applying, on eligibility or on any other aspect of the grant program, or for help completing the application, please call Peter LaBelle at 226-7250 or Barbara Dickey at 226-7187.
5. Last Year’s Blight on This Summer’s Garden
According to the UVM Extension Service, The good news about this disease [blight] is that is does not over winter in Vermont. The pathogen can live only on live tissue, not on stakes, in seed, on cages or on greenhouse plastics. The only place the pathogen could over winter in Vermont is on an infected plant kept alive throughout the winter in a greenhouse or on potato tubers that were infected last fall from spores washing into the soil from the leaves. If these infected tubers survived the winter in the field or compost pile they could re-sprout in the spring and be a source of the disease. Gardeners should scout early in the season for any volunteer potato plants sprouting from tubers missed in the garden and destroy when found, to eliminate any chance of the pathogen. Potatoes harvested last year and stored should not be used for seed. Purchase certified disease free seed and choose more resistant varieties like Elba, Rosa, Defender, Ozette, Jacqueline Lee, Kennebec, Sebago and Allegheny to avoid the disease. Do not plant potatoes in the same area of the garden as last year since this would make it hard to catch potentially infected volunteers…… Hopefully, we will not have the same wet weather this next growing season that was so conducive for the disease. I suspect there will be better and more thorough scouting for the disease at the greenhouses where the infected tomato plugs were grown up into saleable size before transfer to stores and outlets. Gardeners should try to purchase local tomato transplants. A list of Vermont growers producing local tomato transplants is available through the UVM Extension Master Gardener website at http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/ There is some varietal resistance to the disease in tomatoes, so consider some of these in your garden this year. Resistant tomato varieties include Mountain Magic, Plum Regal, Legend, Ferline, Fantasi and Matt’s Wild. Download the article http://www.uvm.edu/mastergardener/help/Late%20Blightgardener3-1.pdf
6. Classifieds
In Search Of: Small portable kerosene heater for green house. Call 226-7686 or e-mail jackiebee09@comcast.net
Free: Homemade hardwood computer stand. Good for stand up use. It also would make good firewood. Contact Kata at 226-7503.
7. Select Board Agenda for 4/26
The Select Board will meeting on Monday April 26 at 4:30 pm. The agenda will include:
• Consider and execute documents prepared by Bond Counsel for ANR-DEC Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)/VT Bond Bank permanent financing on $1,589,603 of the Cavendish Municipal Water System projects.
• Sign annual budgetary statement for 2010 VTrans Town Highway aid program.
8. Green Corner by Sustainable Cavendish, a Committee of the CCCA
Enjoy the earth and live responsibly. Did you know that U.S. citizens discard two and a half million plastic bottles every hour? Do you wonder where all that plastic goes? According to an article from The Independent from 2008 - "A plastic soup of waste floating in the Pacific ocean is growing at an alarming rate and now covers an area twice the size of the continental United States." Charles Moore, an American Oceanographer calls it the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch." And, WE can make a difference - buy a thermos! Earlier this month, there have reports of a large garbage patch in the Atlantic Ocean. You can read more about it at http://inhabitat.com/2010/04/16/another-giant-garbage-patch-found-in-the-atlantic-ocean/
To honor Earth Day, here is a wonderful quote from Chief Seattle, 1855 - " Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but a thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect."
9. Summer 2010 Play, “Tourist Accommodated,” Casting Call May 6
This summer the Cavendish Players will be performing "Tourists Accommodated" by Dorothy Canfield with input from her neighbors. The play is based upon on actual experiences of what happens when‘city folk” visit the country . The result is a pleasing, familiar comedy, specially fitted to the needs of small theatrical groups. There are plenty of parts of varying lengths, as well as opportunities for singing and dancing. Kata Welch will once again direct. The performances, dates to be named shortly, usually occur at the end of August.
The casting call will take place at the Cavendish Elementary School Arts Room on May 6 at 6 pm. If you are interested in participating in this production, but can’t make the casting call, or have questions, please contact Sandra Russo at sandra.russo@yahoo.com
10. Open House at Cavendish Inn (Glimmerstone)
Hirchak Company will be hosting an open house at the Cavendish Inn on Sunday April 25 from 11-1. The auction will be held on Thursday May 20 at 11 am. Registration begins at 10 am. More information can be obtained by going to http://www.thcauction.com/05202010Glimmerstone.html or calling 800-634-7653 or 802-888-4662
11. Cavendish Events 4/25-4/30
April 25 (Sunday): Open House at Cavendish Inn (Glimmerstone) 11-1. See article 10 for more information.
April 26 (Monday): Green Mountain Parents Meeting. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com, or contact Geralyn Donohue at geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or call Jill McNally at 875-3967.
April 27 (Tuesday): Cavendish Green Up Day. Starting at 2 pm, crews will assemble, pick up supplies and area assignments at the Town Highway Garage on Main Street (Rt 131). The Town will supply work gloves, green up bags and safety vests. The Transfer Station will be open between 4:30 and 5:00 to receive items collected. A BBQ takes place on the Cavendish Green immediately following Green-Up.
• Cavendish Fletcher Library will be starting a series of adult education classes on basic computer skills. Class begins at 2 pm. FMI: Kata at 226-7503
• Downloadable Audio books Training. 1-2:30 pm Did you know Fletcher Memorial Library has over 3,000 free downloadable audio books for you to use? It's true! This informal training session will show you the basics of how to use our 2 programs to bring these titles into your home or onto your portable device! Registration is encouraged, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
April 29 (Thursday): Star Wars Cooking Club Episode IV-Clone Wars Popcorn Party, 3-4:30 pm at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 who participated in any of the cooking sessions are invited to a popcorn party where we'll watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars together from 3pm until 4:30! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with any questions!
• 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
April 30 (Friday): GMUHS will host a family fun night for all families of 7-9th graders. The gym and cafeteria will be open from 6:30-8:30 pm. Snacks, drinks and desserts will be provided. Activities include adult vs. youth dodge ball, bingo, board games and an art project. FMI: Claire Schroeder 875-4155
Saturday, April 17, 2010
SHAKESPEARE IN PROCTORSVILLE 4/18/10
Come watch your friends and neighbors make the most of Shakespeare this Sunday at 7:00 at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville!. After spending a weekend working with New York actor and director Jamie Ward, a talented group of locals will put on a short program called Playing With Shakespeare. There will be skits, word play, monologues, humor and drama, all designed to make Shakespeare fun for folks who ordinarily would never get up on stage to recite the words of the Bard of Avon. The performance is free but donations will be appreciated to fund future theater events in Cavendish. We hope to fill up the little church with the magic of Shakespeare---and we need you to help make it happen!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Cavendish Update 4/16/10 SB Mtg/Flushing/Green Up/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 4/16/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Select Board Meeting 4/12/10
2. Cavendish Spring Hydrant Flushing
3. Cavendish Green-Up Activities
4. Cavendish Related News
5. Black River Good Neighbor Spring Rummage Sale Volunteers & Donations
6. Cavendish Library to offer Adult Computer Education Classes
7. Pasta Dinner to Benefit Proctorsville Student’s Heifer Project
8. Cavendish Events 4/17-4/23
1. Select Board Meeting 4/12/10
The following items were discussed at Monday night’s, April 12, Select Board Meeting:
A. Helipad at 1807 Heald Rd: David Coutu, property owner, has provided additional amendments to try and obtain the Select Board’s approval of his plan to build a helipad on his property. In the fall of 2008, the SB voted 3 to 2 against the project. This decision was based on a report from the Planning Commission, as well as a public hearing. At that time, the town’s approval was being sought as part of the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s permitting process. The Select Board voted unanimously to let their previous vote not to support this project stand.
Coutu and his attorney both spoke, expressing the opinion that since the town has no zoning, they can’t have a position in this matter. Coutu stated that he had purchased 150 acres so he could do what he wanted and that he had done everything possible to be accommodating. He will continue to fight this issue and thought it was unfortunate that the Cavendish tax payer would have to bear the brunt of the legal actions that he will bring against the town.
More information about this topic appears in the September 9, 2009 and July 17, 2009 Cavendish Updates, which are archived at www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com
B. Town Constable Position: The SB voted to draw up a “scope of service” for the constable position. In addition, they will appropriate funds for Seth Perry, newly elected to this position, to take the tests in preparation for the various law enforcement-training programs. The Scope of Service approved by the SB will determine the extent of training required. At this juncture, Perry’s duties have been limited to helping with traffic and animal control.
C. Approval of Liquor and Tobacco Licenses: The following stores have been approved for second-class license for liquor and tobacco: Williams Country Store, Bennett’s Cavendish General Store, and Singleton’s. The following establishments have been approved for second-class liquor license: The Cavendish Pointe Hotel, The Castle and Pleasant Valley Food.
2. Cavendish Spring Hydrant Flushing
The Cavendish Municipal Water System will be flushed April 21 (Wednesday)-April 23 (Friday) during the hours of 9-5. System users are reminded that flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. Users are advised to avoid drinking the water or washing clothes (especially whites) while discoloration is in evidence. Following hydrant flushing in your area, users should run cold water until it clears before resuming normal use. It is also advisable to flush individual water heaters after the water clears following a hydrant flush in your area.
The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation. It is very important for system maintenance that this takes place each spring and fall. The Cavendish Municipal Water System apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Questions, or addition information, should be directed to 226-7291
3. Cavendish Green-Up Activities
Marking Vermont’s 40th anniversary, May 1 (Saturday) is the state’s official Green-Up Day. Any one who would like to participate on this Saturday may pick up official Green-Up bags at the Town Office during the week prior, do roadside clean-up on Green-Up Saturday (or any day during the week prior) and then take the filled bags and other debris collected to the Cavendish Transfer Station on May 1 for free disposal. Those collecting trash on their own can also do free disposal on April 27 (Tuesday) and participate in the Green-Up Day BBQ.
When picking up bags, let the Town Office know what areas you plan to cover with your Green-Up activities. There is a need for adults to pick up trash and recyclables on Twenty Mile Stream and Tar bell Hill Roads. These areas pose risks for young children and the town would prefer to have them work away from high traffic areas.
Due to the early spring weather, the Cavendish Green-Up Day will take place on April 27 (Tuesday) starting at 2 pm. Crews will assemble, pick up supplies and area assignments at the Town Highway Garage on Main Street (Rt 131). The Town will supply work gloves, green up bags and safety vests. The Transfer Station will be open between 4:30 and 5:00 to receive items collected. A BBQ takes place on the Cavendish Green immediately following Green-Up.
The roadways are particularly littered this year, so lots of help is needed. FMI: 226-7291.
4. Cavendish Related News
Weathersfield Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies
5. Black River Good Neighbor Spring Rummage Sale Volunteers & Donations
Black River Good Neighbor Services is holding a gigantic Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 21, 22 & 23 from 10am until 4pm. All monies raised will help cover utilities/fuel cost, food and rent assistance for those who qualify and live in Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, Cavendish and Plymouth.
Here is what you can do to help:
1) If you have anything to donate, please call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663 to arrange a drop off time. Drop offs will be accepted at Fletcher Farm starting May 15th but be sure to call so someone can be scheduled to meet you and accept your donation. Fletcher Farm’s Barn is located at 611 Route 103 S. Summer clothing will be especially welcome. Furniture will be accepted gratefully (nothing broken or torn please). Please do not donate items that are stained, ripped or broken. If you are unable to drop off a furniture donation, it can be picked up by our volunteers if arrangements are made in advance.
2) If you have a vehicle and some time, Black River Good Neighbor Services could use your help to move items from the Thrift Shop on Main Street to Fletcher Farm.
3) Volunteers are needed to help work the sale as well as setup, so please come and help.
4) There will be a table selling baked goods. So, if you can bake an item to donate for selling, please do so. This proved to be a very popular addition last fall.
5) Please come and buy some of the great bargains.
Contact Audrey Bridge at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Thrift Shop at 105 Main Street or call her at 802-228-3663 or email her at BRGNS@tds.net for further details.
6. Cavendish Library to offer Adult Computer Education Classes
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be holding a series of adult education classes on basic computer skills. The classes will run for five weeks on Tuesday’s beginning on April 27 at 2:00 in the Redfield Proctor Room of the library. Each class will last approximately 1 hour and cover such topics as basic computers use, e-mail, social networking, web skills, and word processing and library programs. Students may sign up for one or all of the classes. A limited number of computers are available for student use, or students may bring their own computers. Please contact Kata at 226-7503 for more information or to sign up for a class.
7. Pasta Dinner to Benefit Proctorsville Student’s Heifer Project
On May 1 (Saturday), the Ludlow Ambulance Service is hosting a pasta dinner, at their facility on West Hill, to benefit Proctorsville resident and CTES student Alyssa Ripley’s Heifer International team. The menu includes pasta, lasagna, salad, desserts and more. Take out available. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. FMI: 226-7933
8. Cavendish Events 4/17-4/23
April 17 (Saturday)- April 18 (Sunday): New York actor and musician Jamie Ward will work with participants in his “Fun With Shakespeare” workshop that will culminate with a performance. An afternoon workshop will take place on Saturday April 17, followed by a second afternoon workshop on Sunday April 18, then a potluck before the evening performance for the public. There will be space for up to twenty participants and the workshop is free to all through generous funding from the Cavendish Community Fund and the Cavendish Theater Group. The two workshops and final performance will take place in the Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville.
April 18 (Sunday): Fun With Shakespeare Performance, see above
April 19 (Monday)-21 (Wednesday) : The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is looking for help moving some shelving to make the library ADA (American’s with Disabilities) compliant. In order for the shelves to be moved, all of the books must be removed from the shelves in question, as the weight of the books on the shelves would make moving them impossible. Once the shelves are in place, the books must then be placed back on the shelves. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kata for more information at 226-7503.
April 19 (Monday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 20 (Tuesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 21 (Wednesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 22 (Thursday): Earth Day-40th Anniversary.
• Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
April 23 (Friday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
The 4/16/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Select Board Meeting 4/12/10
2. Cavendish Spring Hydrant Flushing
3. Cavendish Green-Up Activities
4. Cavendish Related News
5. Black River Good Neighbor Spring Rummage Sale Volunteers & Donations
6. Cavendish Library to offer Adult Computer Education Classes
7. Pasta Dinner to Benefit Proctorsville Student’s Heifer Project
8. Cavendish Events 4/17-4/23
1. Select Board Meeting 4/12/10
The following items were discussed at Monday night’s, April 12, Select Board Meeting:
A. Helipad at 1807 Heald Rd: David Coutu, property owner, has provided additional amendments to try and obtain the Select Board’s approval of his plan to build a helipad on his property. In the fall of 2008, the SB voted 3 to 2 against the project. This decision was based on a report from the Planning Commission, as well as a public hearing. At that time, the town’s approval was being sought as part of the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s permitting process. The Select Board voted unanimously to let their previous vote not to support this project stand.
Coutu and his attorney both spoke, expressing the opinion that since the town has no zoning, they can’t have a position in this matter. Coutu stated that he had purchased 150 acres so he could do what he wanted and that he had done everything possible to be accommodating. He will continue to fight this issue and thought it was unfortunate that the Cavendish tax payer would have to bear the brunt of the legal actions that he will bring against the town.
More information about this topic appears in the September 9, 2009 and July 17, 2009 Cavendish Updates, which are archived at www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com
B. Town Constable Position: The SB voted to draw up a “scope of service” for the constable position. In addition, they will appropriate funds for Seth Perry, newly elected to this position, to take the tests in preparation for the various law enforcement-training programs. The Scope of Service approved by the SB will determine the extent of training required. At this juncture, Perry’s duties have been limited to helping with traffic and animal control.
C. Approval of Liquor and Tobacco Licenses: The following stores have been approved for second-class license for liquor and tobacco: Williams Country Store, Bennett’s Cavendish General Store, and Singleton’s. The following establishments have been approved for second-class liquor license: The Cavendish Pointe Hotel, The Castle and Pleasant Valley Food.
2. Cavendish Spring Hydrant Flushing
The Cavendish Municipal Water System will be flushed April 21 (Wednesday)-April 23 (Friday) during the hours of 9-5. System users are reminded that flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. Users are advised to avoid drinking the water or washing clothes (especially whites) while discoloration is in evidence. Following hydrant flushing in your area, users should run cold water until it clears before resuming normal use. It is also advisable to flush individual water heaters after the water clears following a hydrant flush in your area.
The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation. It is very important for system maintenance that this takes place each spring and fall. The Cavendish Municipal Water System apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Questions, or addition information, should be directed to 226-7291
3. Cavendish Green-Up Activities
Marking Vermont’s 40th anniversary, May 1 (Saturday) is the state’s official Green-Up Day. Any one who would like to participate on this Saturday may pick up official Green-Up bags at the Town Office during the week prior, do roadside clean-up on Green-Up Saturday (or any day during the week prior) and then take the filled bags and other debris collected to the Cavendish Transfer Station on May 1 for free disposal. Those collecting trash on their own can also do free disposal on April 27 (Tuesday) and participate in the Green-Up Day BBQ.
When picking up bags, let the Town Office know what areas you plan to cover with your Green-Up activities. There is a need for adults to pick up trash and recyclables on Twenty Mile Stream and Tar bell Hill Roads. These areas pose risks for young children and the town would prefer to have them work away from high traffic areas.
Due to the early spring weather, the Cavendish Green-Up Day will take place on April 27 (Tuesday) starting at 2 pm. Crews will assemble, pick up supplies and area assignments at the Town Highway Garage on Main Street (Rt 131). The Town will supply work gloves, green up bags and safety vests. The Transfer Station will be open between 4:30 and 5:00 to receive items collected. A BBQ takes place on the Cavendish Green immediately following Green-Up.
The roadways are particularly littered this year, so lots of help is needed. FMI: 226-7291.
4. Cavendish Related News
Weathersfield Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies
5. Black River Good Neighbor Spring Rummage Sale Volunteers & Donations
Black River Good Neighbor Services is holding a gigantic Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 21, 22 & 23 from 10am until 4pm. All monies raised will help cover utilities/fuel cost, food and rent assistance for those who qualify and live in Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, Cavendish and Plymouth.
Here is what you can do to help:
1) If you have anything to donate, please call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663 to arrange a drop off time. Drop offs will be accepted at Fletcher Farm starting May 15th but be sure to call so someone can be scheduled to meet you and accept your donation. Fletcher Farm’s Barn is located at 611 Route 103 S. Summer clothing will be especially welcome. Furniture will be accepted gratefully (nothing broken or torn please). Please do not donate items that are stained, ripped or broken. If you are unable to drop off a furniture donation, it can be picked up by our volunteers if arrangements are made in advance.
2) If you have a vehicle and some time, Black River Good Neighbor Services could use your help to move items from the Thrift Shop on Main Street to Fletcher Farm.
3) Volunteers are needed to help work the sale as well as setup, so please come and help.
4) There will be a table selling baked goods. So, if you can bake an item to donate for selling, please do so. This proved to be a very popular addition last fall.
5) Please come and buy some of the great bargains.
Contact Audrey Bridge at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Thrift Shop at 105 Main Street or call her at 802-228-3663 or email her at BRGNS@tds.net for further details.
6. Cavendish Library to offer Adult Computer Education Classes
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be holding a series of adult education classes on basic computer skills. The classes will run for five weeks on Tuesday’s beginning on April 27 at 2:00 in the Redfield Proctor Room of the library. Each class will last approximately 1 hour and cover such topics as basic computers use, e-mail, social networking, web skills, and word processing and library programs. Students may sign up for one or all of the classes. A limited number of computers are available for student use, or students may bring their own computers. Please contact Kata at 226-7503 for more information or to sign up for a class.
7. Pasta Dinner to Benefit Proctorsville Student’s Heifer Project
On May 1 (Saturday), the Ludlow Ambulance Service is hosting a pasta dinner, at their facility on West Hill, to benefit Proctorsville resident and CTES student Alyssa Ripley’s Heifer International team. The menu includes pasta, lasagna, salad, desserts and more. Take out available. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. FMI: 226-7933
8. Cavendish Events 4/17-4/23
April 17 (Saturday)- April 18 (Sunday): New York actor and musician Jamie Ward will work with participants in his “Fun With Shakespeare” workshop that will culminate with a performance. An afternoon workshop will take place on Saturday April 17, followed by a second afternoon workshop on Sunday April 18, then a potluck before the evening performance for the public. There will be space for up to twenty participants and the workshop is free to all through generous funding from the Cavendish Community Fund and the Cavendish Theater Group. The two workshops and final performance will take place in the Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville.
April 18 (Sunday): Fun With Shakespeare Performance, see above
April 19 (Monday)-21 (Wednesday) : The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is looking for help moving some shelving to make the library ADA (American’s with Disabilities) compliant. In order for the shelves to be moved, all of the books must be removed from the shelves in question, as the weight of the books on the shelves would make moving them impossible. Once the shelves are in place, the books must then be placed back on the shelves. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kata for more information at 226-7503.
April 19 (Monday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 20 (Tuesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 21 (Wednesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 22 (Thursday): Earth Day-40th Anniversary.
• Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
April 23 (Friday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Selectmen’s Meeting, April 12 , 2010 Agenda
Select Board will meet at the Cavendish Town Office Meeting Room. Executive session beginning at 6:00 PM, regular meeting at 6:30PM.
................................................................ AGENDA ................................................................
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Executive Session regarding matters of litigation and personnel
3. Recess until 6:30 PM
4. 6:30 PM Convene regular monthly Board of Selectmen Meeting
5. Act upon minutes of the meetings of March 8 and 26, 2010.
6. Sign Orders
7. Review Correspondence
8. Adjust agenda
9. Hear Citizens
10. Review letter from David Coutu regarding request for Town approval of a proposed helipad installation at his residential property located at 1807 Heald Road. David Coutu has indicated that he will be present.
11. Discuss Constable Position and the Board’s expectations as to scope of duties.
Constable Seth Perry is anticipated to be present for the discussion.
12. Board review of 2010 Liquor License applications
13. Update on energy grant program application
14. Town Manager to review recent activities in delinquent tax collection
15. Town Manager to discuss recent TAC meeting with the Board
16. Town Manager to discuss general services agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineering for wastewater infrastructure
17. Other business
18. Adjourn
................................................................ AGENDA ................................................................
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Executive Session regarding matters of litigation and personnel
3. Recess until 6:30 PM
4. 6:30 PM Convene regular monthly Board of Selectmen Meeting
5. Act upon minutes of the meetings of March 8 and 26, 2010.
6. Sign Orders
7. Review Correspondence
8. Adjust agenda
9. Hear Citizens
10. Review letter from David Coutu regarding request for Town approval of a proposed helipad installation at his residential property located at 1807 Heald Road. David Coutu has indicated that he will be present.
11. Discuss Constable Position and the Board’s expectations as to scope of duties.
Constable Seth Perry is anticipated to be present for the discussion.
12. Board review of 2010 Liquor License applications
13. Update on energy grant program application
14. Town Manager to review recent activities in delinquent tax collection
15. Town Manager to discuss recent TAC meeting with the Board
16. Town Manager to discuss general services agreement with Weston & Sampson Engineering for wastewater infrastructure
17. Other business
18. Adjourn
Friday, April 9, 2010
4/7/10 Cavendish Update News/Events/volunteers Needed/Eco Tips
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 4/9/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Restoration of Cavendish Cemetery Markers: Volunteers Needed
2. CCCA Announces Start of Annual Photo Contest
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Cavendish Library Looking for a Few Strong Backs.
5. April 1 Was a Great for BRGNS Thanks to Okemo Mountain
6. Glimmerstone (Cavendish Inn) to be Auctioned
7. Crows Bakery and Opera House Café Closed 4/12-4/27
8. Green Corner: Sustainability Tips from Sustainable Cavendish of the CCCA
9. Cavendish Events 4/9-4/16/10
1. Restoration of Cavendish Cemetery Markers: Volunteers Needed
During the summer months, many people come to Cavendish to research their ancestors. Seeing the grave of a great grandparent can be a very moving experience. It can also provide new information, such as what middle initial might have stood for, or the exact date of a birth. Some people, by walking through a plot, have learned of family members they never knew about.
Grave markers also offer important clues to a town’s history. It is easy to track outbreaks of epidemics, the sentiments of a particular area, who served in what wars and a lot more.
Cavendish has cemeteries with very old grave markers, including the Revolutionary War and before. While our Cemetery Commission does an excellent job with marginal funds, a number of stones are in need of care. In order to restore them, so they can be read by future generations, as well as honor those who went before us, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is launching a community wide Marker Cleaning Day the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.
We are working with the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) and the Cavendish Cemetery Commission to clean and repair the grave markers in the seven Cavendish cemeteries. The students at the Cavendish Town Elementary School are also going to be involved in helping with this project.
CHS is seeking volunteers who would like to assist in the various aspects of restoration. Volunteers will be taught and equipped to clean markers. In return we will ask them to be responsible for cleaning certain areas and to help train others.
If interested in being part of this project, please contact Margo Caulfield at 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net
2. CCCA Announces Start of Annual Photo Contest
This year marks the sixth year of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s annual calendar, and the third year of the annual photo contest. The contest provides photos that will grace each month in the calendar. These photos, that reflect our surroundings, are taken by folks residing in Cavendish and Proctorsville.
The theme of this year’s contest is, “Vermont's Beauty through a View of Cavendish.”
As in the past, there will be two contests in one event. First is the judged Cavendish photo contest, in which judges will select one prizewinner for each of three age categories, five to twelve, thirteen to eighteen, and over eighteen. Second is the contest for inclusion in the 2011 calendar. Calendar photos will be selected by vote of Cavendish residents. The photo with the most votes receives the Popular Choice Award.
Entries will be accepted beginning on May 3rd. The contest closes on June 1st. Contest guidelines and rules, and entry forms and instructions on how to enter are available at the Cavendish Town Offices on High Street in Cavendish, at the Cavendish Town Elementary School on Main Street in Proctorsville, and at Crow’s Bakery on Depot Street in Proctorsville.
This year we are making an extra effort to allow more people to see and vote for their favorite photos. We will create a portable photo show that we will display at various locations during June. We are very pleased to be able to present the community's work to the community. Be sure to enter your photo taken in Cavendish for the 2011 calendar. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Timko at 226-7736.
3. Cavendish Related News
Police Say Area Heists Might be Connected
Sam’s Clothing Closing in June
SEVCA Offering Computer Literacy Classes Beginning in April
April Okemo Regional Chamber Corner
SEVCA Announces Home Repair Program http://www.denpubs.com/Articles-c-2010-04-06-71455.114134-sub8594.113116_SEVCA_Announces_Home_Repair_Program.html
LPCTV Expands Free Television and Video Production Trainings
4. Cavendish Library Looking for a Few Strong Backs.
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is looking for help moving some shelving to make the library ADA (American’s with Disabilities) compliant. In order for the shelves to be moved, all of the books must be removed from the shelves in question, as the weight of the books on the shelves would make moving them impossible. Once the shelves are in place, the books must then be placed back on the shelves. The library will be moving the shelves and books on April 19-21. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kata for more information at 226-7503.
5. April 1 Was a Great for BRGNS Thanks to Okemo Mountain
In a spectacularly successful promotion, Okemo Mountain Resort collected thousands of pounds of food for Black River Good Neighbor Services (BRGNS) food shelf.
On Thursday, April 1st, Okemo Mountain let everyone who came with three items of non-perishable food ski for a drastically reduced price of $10. Many skiers took advantage of Okemo Mountain’s generous offer. Okemo employees and community members who don’t ski donated bags of food as well just to take part in the event.
“So many families will benefit from this tremendous show of support that it’s almost impossible to express our overwhelming gratitude to Okemo and the generous folks who took part in the day’s donation and activities” said Audrey Bridge, Director of BRGNS’s Food Shelf and Thrift Shop.
Jim Fuller, President of Black River Good Neighbor Services Board of Directors said “We want the employees of Okemo Mountain to know how much we appreciate their hard work in collecting, loading and transporting the food. They deserve our grateful acknowledgement for the important part they play in the success of this endeavor. And thank you to the Windsor County Youth Services out of Mountain Side House who helped unload and stack the food.” Fuller added “special thanks to Okemo Mountain. Resort Managers Diane and Tim Mueller without whose support none of this would have happened”.
No one in our area needs to go hungry. If in need of food support, please come to the Food Shelf or call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663. The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop is located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10PM until 4PM.
Cavendish is one of the towns served by BRGNS.
6. Glimmerstone (Cavendish Inn) to be Auctioned
Thomas Hirchak Company will hold a Foreclosure Real Estate Auction on the Glimmerstone Mansion (Cavendish Inn) on Thursday, May 20 at 11 am at the Mansion. Inspect and register 10 am.
http://www.thcauction.com/05202010Glimmerstone.html
7. Crows Bakery and Opera House Café Closed 4/12-4/27
Crows Bakery and Opera House Cafe will be closed starting Tuesday April 13th for deep spring-cleaning! Thanks to all our loyal customers and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday April 27th.
8. Green Corner: Sustainability Tips from Sustainable Cavendish of the CCCA
What is meant by carbon footprint? The carbon footprint is a tool to understand personal impact on our environment and global warming. The definition for carbon footprint is - the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of CO2 or carbon dioxide. In other words, when you drive your car or heat your house, when you buy groceries that have been trucked from afar, all these things create a certain amount of carbon dioxide. The total sum of all these amounts, measured in a certain time frame is the size of your carbon footprint. For more information and for ways to calculate your personal carbon footprint go to www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator
Eco Tip: Keep your tires properly inflated and you will use less gas!
9. Cavendish Events 4/9-4/16/10
April 9 (Friday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 10 (Saturday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.
April 13 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting. FMI: 226-7758
April 15 (Thursday): Join Stepping Stones Preschool from 5-8 pm at Friendly’s in Springfield. Come for dinner, ice cream or both and help the preschool receive up to 20% of the entire restaurant’s proceeds that night. There will be celebrity servers including teachers, parents and students.
• Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II: Darth Double Dogs 4-4:30 PM at Fletcher Library. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make and evil but tasty treat! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• 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
April 16 (Friday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
The 4/9/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Restoration of Cavendish Cemetery Markers: Volunteers Needed
2. CCCA Announces Start of Annual Photo Contest
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Cavendish Library Looking for a Few Strong Backs.
5. April 1 Was a Great for BRGNS Thanks to Okemo Mountain
6. Glimmerstone (Cavendish Inn) to be Auctioned
7. Crows Bakery and Opera House Café Closed 4/12-4/27
8. Green Corner: Sustainability Tips from Sustainable Cavendish of the CCCA
9. Cavendish Events 4/9-4/16/10
1. Restoration of Cavendish Cemetery Markers: Volunteers Needed
During the summer months, many people come to Cavendish to research their ancestors. Seeing the grave of a great grandparent can be a very moving experience. It can also provide new information, such as what middle initial might have stood for, or the exact date of a birth. Some people, by walking through a plot, have learned of family members they never knew about.
Grave markers also offer important clues to a town’s history. It is easy to track outbreaks of epidemics, the sentiments of a particular area, who served in what wars and a lot more.
Cavendish has cemeteries with very old grave markers, including the Revolutionary War and before. While our Cemetery Commission does an excellent job with marginal funds, a number of stones are in need of care. In order to restore them, so they can be read by future generations, as well as honor those who went before us, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is launching a community wide Marker Cleaning Day the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.
We are working with the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA) and the Cavendish Cemetery Commission to clean and repair the grave markers in the seven Cavendish cemeteries. The students at the Cavendish Town Elementary School are also going to be involved in helping with this project.
CHS is seeking volunteers who would like to assist in the various aspects of restoration. Volunteers will be taught and equipped to clean markers. In return we will ask them to be responsible for cleaning certain areas and to help train others.
If interested in being part of this project, please contact Margo Caulfield at 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net
2. CCCA Announces Start of Annual Photo Contest
This year marks the sixth year of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s annual calendar, and the third year of the annual photo contest. The contest provides photos that will grace each month in the calendar. These photos, that reflect our surroundings, are taken by folks residing in Cavendish and Proctorsville.
The theme of this year’s contest is, “Vermont's Beauty through a View of Cavendish.”
As in the past, there will be two contests in one event. First is the judged Cavendish photo contest, in which judges will select one prizewinner for each of three age categories, five to twelve, thirteen to eighteen, and over eighteen. Second is the contest for inclusion in the 2011 calendar. Calendar photos will be selected by vote of Cavendish residents. The photo with the most votes receives the Popular Choice Award.
Entries will be accepted beginning on May 3rd. The contest closes on June 1st. Contest guidelines and rules, and entry forms and instructions on how to enter are available at the Cavendish Town Offices on High Street in Cavendish, at the Cavendish Town Elementary School on Main Street in Proctorsville, and at Crow’s Bakery on Depot Street in Proctorsville.
This year we are making an extra effort to allow more people to see and vote for their favorite photos. We will create a portable photo show that we will display at various locations during June. We are very pleased to be able to present the community's work to the community. Be sure to enter your photo taken in Cavendish for the 2011 calendar. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Timko at 226-7736.
3. Cavendish Related News
Police Say Area Heists Might be Connected
Sam’s Clothing Closing in June
SEVCA Offering Computer Literacy Classes Beginning in April
April Okemo Regional Chamber Corner
SEVCA Announces Home Repair Program http://www.denpubs.com/Articles-c-2010-04-06-71455.114134-sub8594.113116_SEVCA_Announces_Home_Repair_Program.html
LPCTV Expands Free Television and Video Production Trainings
4. Cavendish Library Looking for a Few Strong Backs.
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is looking for help moving some shelving to make the library ADA (American’s with Disabilities) compliant. In order for the shelves to be moved, all of the books must be removed from the shelves in question, as the weight of the books on the shelves would make moving them impossible. Once the shelves are in place, the books must then be placed back on the shelves. The library will be moving the shelves and books on April 19-21. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kata for more information at 226-7503.
5. April 1 Was a Great for BRGNS Thanks to Okemo Mountain
In a spectacularly successful promotion, Okemo Mountain Resort collected thousands of pounds of food for Black River Good Neighbor Services (BRGNS) food shelf.
On Thursday, April 1st, Okemo Mountain let everyone who came with three items of non-perishable food ski for a drastically reduced price of $10. Many skiers took advantage of Okemo Mountain’s generous offer. Okemo employees and community members who don’t ski donated bags of food as well just to take part in the event.
“So many families will benefit from this tremendous show of support that it’s almost impossible to express our overwhelming gratitude to Okemo and the generous folks who took part in the day’s donation and activities” said Audrey Bridge, Director of BRGNS’s Food Shelf and Thrift Shop.
Jim Fuller, President of Black River Good Neighbor Services Board of Directors said “We want the employees of Okemo Mountain to know how much we appreciate their hard work in collecting, loading and transporting the food. They deserve our grateful acknowledgement for the important part they play in the success of this endeavor. And thank you to the Windsor County Youth Services out of Mountain Side House who helped unload and stack the food.” Fuller added “special thanks to Okemo Mountain. Resort Managers Diane and Tim Mueller without whose support none of this would have happened”.
No one in our area needs to go hungry. If in need of food support, please come to the Food Shelf or call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663. The Food Shelf and Thrift Shop is located at 105 Main Street in Ludlow. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10PM until 4PM.
Cavendish is one of the towns served by BRGNS.
6. Glimmerstone (Cavendish Inn) to be Auctioned
Thomas Hirchak Company will hold a Foreclosure Real Estate Auction on the Glimmerstone Mansion (Cavendish Inn) on Thursday, May 20 at 11 am at the Mansion. Inspect and register 10 am.
http://www.thcauction.com/05202010Glimmerstone.html
7. Crows Bakery and Opera House Café Closed 4/12-4/27
Crows Bakery and Opera House Cafe will be closed starting Tuesday April 13th for deep spring-cleaning! Thanks to all our loyal customers and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday April 27th.
8. Green Corner: Sustainability Tips from Sustainable Cavendish of the CCCA
What is meant by carbon footprint? The carbon footprint is a tool to understand personal impact on our environment and global warming. The definition for carbon footprint is - the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of CO2 or carbon dioxide. In other words, when you drive your car or heat your house, when you buy groceries that have been trucked from afar, all these things create a certain amount of carbon dioxide. The total sum of all these amounts, measured in a certain time frame is the size of your carbon footprint. For more information and for ways to calculate your personal carbon footprint go to www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator
Eco Tip: Keep your tires properly inflated and you will use less gas!
9. Cavendish Events 4/9-4/16/10
April 9 (Friday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 10 (Saturday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.
April 13 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting. FMI: 226-7758
April 15 (Thursday): Join Stepping Stones Preschool from 5-8 pm at Friendly’s in Springfield. Come for dinner, ice cream or both and help the preschool receive up to 20% of the entire restaurant’s proceeds that night. There will be celebrity servers including teachers, parents and students.
• Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II: Darth Double Dogs 4-4:30 PM at Fletcher Library. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make and evil but tasty treat! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• 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
April 16 (Friday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Cavendish Update 4/1/10 Calendar/Classifieds/Grant
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com
The 4/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. April Cavendish Calendar
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
3. Classifieds
4. Cavendish Receives Energy Efficiency Grant
5. Actors Needed for Cavendish Production
1. April Cavendish Calendar
April 1 (Thursday): April Fool’s Day.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II-Jawa Jive Milkshakes, 4-4:30 pm Fletcher Library Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make these delicious frosty drinks from space debris! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• 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
April 2 (Friday): Six Loose Ladies is sponsoring a Free Charity Knits Group on the first Friday of every month between 10:30 and 12:30 in Proctorsville. We are using donated yarn to complete simple projects from “A Charity Guide for Knitters” by Debbie Macomber. Patterns include projects for Mariner's Christmas at Sea (acrylic scarf & hat); Operation Helmet Liner (black & dark grey wool) and infant pullover.
April 4 (Sunday): Happy Easter
April 5 (Monday)-9 (Friday): The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be hosting the spring Scholastic Bookfair 9:00-6:00 on Monday, 9:00-6:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00-6:00 on Friday. The public is welcome. The theme for the bookfair is “Bookfair Diner, All You Can Read”. There will be several themed contests with patrons having the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be an ice cream social from 2:45-4:30 outside the
library. Sundaes will be on sale for $1 each with proceeds to benefit the replacement of obsolete library computers. FMI: Kata at 226-7503.
April 6 (Tuesday): GMUHS Booster Club Meeting, 7 pm at GMUHS
April 6 (Tuesday)-May 11: Fletcher Library Ludlow, Story Hour, 11 am. Kids ages 5 and under are invited to join us for stories, play, crafts and more! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with questions.
April 7 (Wednesday): The Cavendish-William French Chapter of the DAR will meet at the Heritage Deli at noon (Route 103 Chester). The program will be Elaine Bowen-Summer Travels Roll Call-Favorite gardening tip.
• 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
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
April 8 (Thursday): GMUHS School Board Meeting, 5 pm at the School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 9 (Friday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 10 (Saturday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.
April 13 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting. FMI: 226-7758
April 14 (Wednesday): 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
April 15 (Thursday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II: Darth Double Dogs 4-4:30 PM at Fletcher Library. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make and evil but tasty treat! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• 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
April 16 (Friday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
April 17 (Saturday)- April 18 (Sunday): New York actor and musician Jamie Ward will work with participants in his “Fun With Shakespeare” workshop that will culminate with a performance. An afternoon workshop will take place on Saturday April 17, followed by a second afternoon workshop on Sunday April 18, then a potluck before the evening performance for the public. There will be space for up to twenty participants and the workshop is free to all through generous funding from the Cavendish Community Fund and the Cavendish Theater Group. The two workshops and final performance will take place in the Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville.
April 18 (Sunday): Fun With Shakespeare Performance, see above
April 19 (Monday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 20 (Tuesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 21 (Wednesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• 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
April 22 (Thursday): Earth Day-40th Anniversary
• Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
April 23 (Friday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 26 (Monday): Green Mountain Parents Meeting. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com, or contact Geralyn Donohue at geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or call Jill McNally at 875-3967.
April 27 (Tuesday): Downloadable Audio books Training. 1-2:30 pm Did you know Fletcher Memorial Library has over 3,000 free downloadable audio books for you to use? It's true! This informal training session will show you the basics of how to use our 2 programs to bring these titles into your home or onto your portable device! Registration is encouraged, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
April 28 (Wednesday): 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
April 29 (Thursday): Star Wars Cooking Club Episode IV-Clone Wars Popcorn Party, 3-4:30 pm at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 who participated in any of the cooking sessions are invited to a popcorn party where we'll watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars together from 3pm until 4:30! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with any questions!
• 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
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 area businesses have websites. For an updated list, download it from the Cavendish Historical Society website www.cavendishhistory.org
• Bullet Proof Whitney’s Friends
• Cavendish Baptist Church
• Cavendish Community and Conservation Association
• Cavendish Historical Society
• Cavendish Historical Society Blog
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Library Blog
• Cavendish Snow Fleas
• Cavendish Transfer Station
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• CTES Farm to School Program
• Cavendish Update
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Proctorsville Fire Dept
3. Classifieds
Free refrigerator, couch and a futon. Call Vicki 226-7747
4. Cavendish Receives Energy Efficiency Grant
Cavendish was one of the towns that received an Energy Efficiency Grant. The $50,000 will be used in creating a more energy efficient town office building and town garage. The press release from the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund reads as follows:
The Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund Board announced today that the Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) will award $5.8 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the state.
“The Clean Energy Development Fund is pleased to provide $5.8 million for 147 grants to schools, towns, and cities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state.” said CEDF Board co-chair Sam Swanson. These grants allocate funds received by Vermont under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program and State Energy Program (SEP) from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “We are excited to put these funds to work helping to stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce energy costs in Vermont communities,” said Mr. Swanson.
The CEDF was created under Act 74 established by the Legislature in 2005 to increase the development of renewable energy and combined heat and power technologies. In 2009, Vermont received $31.5 million from the US Department of Energy under ARRA for the EECBG and SEP. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in the U.S. Department of Energy was created by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as part of the 2007 energy bill.
“We are fortunate in this economic climate to be able to support such a large number of school and municipal energy projects across the state,” said Robert Dostis, co-chair of the CEDF Board. “These projects will lead to energy and cost savings for these communities for many years to come.” Over 100 towns and schools received support for energy efficiency measures such as insulating their buildings and upgrading to more efficient lighting. Renewable technology awards included installation of wood pellet fired boilers in East Montpelier and Fayston, and a geothermal system at the Sutton School. In addition, four towns received support to develop financial incentive programs for energy efficiency.
The awards were made public at a press conference held on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at South Burlington High School. Speaking at the event were US Senator Bernie Sanders, Governor James Douglas, Speaker of the Vermont House ShapSmith, South Burlington School District Superintendent John Everitt and Sutton School Principal Roberta Stradling.
The CEDF received 323 pre-proposals in December 2009 requesting over $13 million in funding. From this set, 162 applicants were invited to submit comprehensive proposals to support their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Applicants submitted proposals for projects in the following categories: Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Financial Incentive Programs for Energy Efficiency, Implementation of Transportation Projects, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Traffic Signals and Street Lighting.
5. Actors Needed for Cavendish Production
The Cavendish Community Theater is sponsoring a "Playing with Shakespeare" program on April 17th and 18th. This program, directed by actor/musician Jamie Ward, involves two fun-filled afternoon workshops of theater games and experimenting with the language of Shakespeare's time. We recently had a few people that had to back out due to other commitments and we are looking for some men and boys (over 10) to fill in the slots. The workshops will be on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 with a performance on Sunday at 7PM. There is no memorization required and you can do a few lines or as many as you like. If you are interested please call Sandra Russo at 226-7398 or sandra.russo@yahoo.com.
The 4/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. April Cavendish Calendar
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
3. Classifieds
4. Cavendish Receives Energy Efficiency Grant
5. Actors Needed for Cavendish Production
1. April Cavendish Calendar
April 1 (Thursday): April Fool’s Day.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II-Jawa Jive Milkshakes, 4-4:30 pm Fletcher Library Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make these delicious frosty drinks from space debris! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• 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
April 2 (Friday): Six Loose Ladies is sponsoring a Free Charity Knits Group on the first Friday of every month between 10:30 and 12:30 in Proctorsville. We are using donated yarn to complete simple projects from “A Charity Guide for Knitters” by Debbie Macomber. Patterns include projects for Mariner's Christmas at Sea (acrylic scarf & hat); Operation Helmet Liner (black & dark grey wool) and infant pullover.
April 4 (Sunday): Happy Easter
April 5 (Monday)-9 (Friday): The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be hosting the spring Scholastic Bookfair 9:00-6:00 on Monday, 9:00-6:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00-6:00 on Friday. The public is welcome. The theme for the bookfair is “Bookfair Diner, All You Can Read”. There will be several themed contests with patrons having the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be an ice cream social from 2:45-4:30 outside the
library. Sundaes will be on sale for $1 each with proceeds to benefit the replacement of obsolete library computers. FMI: Kata at 226-7503.
April 6 (Tuesday): GMUHS Booster Club Meeting, 7 pm at GMUHS
April 6 (Tuesday)-May 11: Fletcher Library Ludlow, Story Hour, 11 am. Kids ages 5 and under are invited to join us for stories, play, crafts and more! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with questions.
April 7 (Wednesday): The Cavendish-William French Chapter of the DAR will meet at the Heritage Deli at noon (Route 103 Chester). The program will be Elaine Bowen-Summer Travels Roll Call-Favorite gardening tip.
• 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
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
April 8 (Thursday): GMUHS School Board Meeting, 5 pm at the School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 9 (Friday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 10 (Saturday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school
April 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.
April 13 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting. FMI: 226-7758
April 14 (Wednesday): 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
April 15 (Thursday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II: Darth Double Dogs 4-4:30 PM at Fletcher Library. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make and evil but tasty treat! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• 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
April 16 (Friday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
April 17 (Saturday)- April 18 (Sunday): New York actor and musician Jamie Ward will work with participants in his “Fun With Shakespeare” workshop that will culminate with a performance. An afternoon workshop will take place on Saturday April 17, followed by a second afternoon workshop on Sunday April 18, then a potluck before the evening performance for the public. There will be space for up to twenty participants and the workshop is free to all through generous funding from the Cavendish Community Fund and the Cavendish Theater Group. The two workshops and final performance will take place in the Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville.
April 18 (Sunday): Fun With Shakespeare Performance, see above
April 19 (Monday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 20 (Tuesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 21 (Wednesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• 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
April 22 (Thursday): Earth Day-40th Anniversary
• Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
April 23 (Friday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
April 26 (Monday): Green Mountain Parents Meeting. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com, or contact Geralyn Donohue at geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or call Jill McNally at 875-3967.
April 27 (Tuesday): Downloadable Audio books Training. 1-2:30 pm Did you know Fletcher Memorial Library has over 3,000 free downloadable audio books for you to use? It's true! This informal training session will show you the basics of how to use our 2 programs to bring these titles into your home or onto your portable device! Registration is encouraged, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
April 28 (Wednesday): 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
April 29 (Thursday): Star Wars Cooking Club Episode IV-Clone Wars Popcorn Party, 3-4:30 pm at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 who participated in any of the cooking sessions are invited to a popcorn party where we'll watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars together from 3pm until 4:30! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with any questions!
• 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
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 area businesses have websites. For an updated list, download it from the Cavendish Historical Society website www.cavendishhistory.org
• Bullet Proof Whitney’s Friends
• Cavendish Baptist Church
• Cavendish Community and Conservation Association
• Cavendish Historical Society
• Cavendish Historical Society Blog
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Library Blog
• Cavendish Snow Fleas
• Cavendish Transfer Station
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• CTES Farm to School Program
• Cavendish Update
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Proctorsville Fire Dept
3. Classifieds
Free refrigerator, couch and a futon. Call Vicki 226-7747
4. Cavendish Receives Energy Efficiency Grant
Cavendish was one of the towns that received an Energy Efficiency Grant. The $50,000 will be used in creating a more energy efficient town office building and town garage. The press release from the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund reads as follows:
The Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund Board announced today that the Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) will award $5.8 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the state.
“The Clean Energy Development Fund is pleased to provide $5.8 million for 147 grants to schools, towns, and cities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state.” said CEDF Board co-chair Sam Swanson. These grants allocate funds received by Vermont under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program and State Energy Program (SEP) from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “We are excited to put these funds to work helping to stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce energy costs in Vermont communities,” said Mr. Swanson.
The CEDF was created under Act 74 established by the Legislature in 2005 to increase the development of renewable energy and combined heat and power technologies. In 2009, Vermont received $31.5 million from the US Department of Energy under ARRA for the EECBG and SEP. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in the U.S. Department of Energy was created by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as part of the 2007 energy bill.
“We are fortunate in this economic climate to be able to support such a large number of school and municipal energy projects across the state,” said Robert Dostis, co-chair of the CEDF Board. “These projects will lead to energy and cost savings for these communities for many years to come.” Over 100 towns and schools received support for energy efficiency measures such as insulating their buildings and upgrading to more efficient lighting. Renewable technology awards included installation of wood pellet fired boilers in East Montpelier and Fayston, and a geothermal system at the Sutton School. In addition, four towns received support to develop financial incentive programs for energy efficiency.
The awards were made public at a press conference held on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at South Burlington High School. Speaking at the event were US Senator Bernie Sanders, Governor James Douglas, Speaker of the Vermont House ShapSmith, South Burlington School District Superintendent John Everitt and Sutton School Principal Roberta Stradling.
The CEDF received 323 pre-proposals in December 2009 requesting over $13 million in funding. From this set, 162 applicants were invited to submit comprehensive proposals to support their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Applicants submitted proposals for projects in the following categories: Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Financial Incentive Programs for Energy Efficiency, Implementation of Transportation Projects, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Traffic Signals and Street Lighting.
5. Actors Needed for Cavendish Production
The Cavendish Community Theater is sponsoring a "Playing with Shakespeare" program on April 17th and 18th. This program, directed by actor/musician Jamie Ward, involves two fun-filled afternoon workshops of theater games and experimenting with the language of Shakespeare's time. We recently had a few people that had to back out due to other commitments and we are looking for some men and boys (over 10) to fill in the slots. The workshops will be on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 with a performance on Sunday at 7PM. There is no memorization required and you can do a few lines or as many as you like. If you are interested please call Sandra Russo at 226-7398 or sandra.russo@yahoo.com.
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