Cavendish Update 5/21/10 News/Events/Classifieds

The 5/21/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Grave Marker Cleaning Day
3. Classifieds
4. Calendar of Cavendish Events 5/21-5/31

1. Cavendish Related News
Police Issue Warning About Telephone Scam

Crash on Route 103, Proctorsville Gulf, One Dead, One Seriously Injured
You can also read more information about the accident at the Proctorsville Fire Department’s Facebook page

Curious Case of Phineas Gage

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: BRGN Prepares for Rummage Sale http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100520/NEWS02/5200379/1003/NEWS02

The Vermont Health Department Warns of Tick Danger

2. Cavendish Grave Marker Cleaning Day
In keeping with Memorial Day, many people will be going to local cemeteries to lay flowers on graves. There are many gravestones that have no one to remember them and are left to weather the best they can. Many of our oldest markers show signs of aging and disrepair. In an effort to preserve our history, and to honor those who have gone before us, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will be holding its first annual Cemetery Grave Marker Cleaning Day on May 29 (Saturday) from 9-noon at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville.

While CHS will have volunteers on hand to teach the proper way to clean the gravestones, the following simple tips can be followed by anyone interested in cleaning a gravestone.
- Do no harm. Don’t do anything that will remove or damage the original surface of the stone.
- Start from the bottom up and work up, as this avoids streaking.
- Keep the stone very wet.
- Use a soft brush (nylon or natural)-do not use wire brushes. Brush in a random circular motion. Clean with fresh water as you go. Test a small patch at the bottom of the stone to make sure you wont damage the stone.
- For lichen-soak with water and scrape with a wooden or plastic scraper (no metal)
- Lots and lots of water. Hoses are fine, but no power washing.
- NO BLEACH Stones are composed of minerals and salts. Adding bleach or other corrosive solvents may make the stone look white, but will shorten the life of the marker considerably. You can get a lot done with just water. If you want to use a cleaner, use a non-ionic one.
- If you are cleaning a modern stone, check with the company for cleaning instructions.

CHS’s “Monument Cleaning” handout is available at the Cavendish Library, the Cavendish Historical Society Museum in Cavendish, and at the Cavendish Town Office. Copies will be distributed on May 29. While CHS will have sprayers and brushes on site, it’s recommended that you bring a clean brush. For more information, please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net

3. Classifieds
Sale: Large chest freezer in very good working condition. Too large for current needs. Make an offer. Contact Wendy 226-7331.

4. Calendar of Cavendish Events 5/21-5/31
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
• In honor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week, the Ludlow Ambulance service, of which Cavendish is a member, will be holding an Open House at the Ludlow Health Center from 10-2. Free hot dogs and hamburgers.
• 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 24 (Monday): Water Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Town Office.

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