Below are programming highlights from LPCTV, community TV, which appear local cable TV channels 8 and 10. Shows can also be viewed on-line
CHANNEL 8
Church Services: Each week on LPCTV Channel 8 viewers can tune into services from St. James Methodist Church in Procotorsville, Catholic Diocese of Vermont, and Faith Christian Church.
View from Ludlow: Ralph Pace's view of the news around Town, sponsored by The Mountain Times.
CHANNEL 10
Complementary & Alternative Health Care: Sen. Bernie Sanders hosted this recent forum at VT Technical College in Randolph; features keynote address from Dr. Josephine Briggs, Dir. Of National Center for Complementary & Alternative Health Care.
Part of Cavendish Connects, the Cavendish, VT Blog archives the weekly e-mails, "Cavendish Update" and provides on-going information about current activities.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cavendish Update 10/29-11/1/10 News/Calendar/Events
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com
The 10/28 and 11/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Election Day, November 2
2. Halloween Weekend Activities
3. Group hunts for ghostly activity year-round-Dutton House
4. Proctorsville Fire Department Expanded Services
5. Vermont Unemployment Rate Drops
6. New E-Waste Law
7. Recycle Corks at Cavendish Transfer Station
8. November 2011 Cavendish Calendar
1. Election Day November 2
Election Day is November 2. The Cavendish polling place will be the Cavendish Town Elementary School’s Arts Room. Polls will be open from 10-7.
Vermont’s Candidate Information Guide is now available on-line and will be included as an insert in the Rutland Herald and other Vermont Daily publications. In addition, 2010 General Election Sample Ballot for Cavendish can also be obtained on-line.
2. Halloween Weekend Activities
October 29 (Friday): Cavendish Halloween Party at the Proctorsville Fire Department from 6-8 pm. Lots of games to play, haunted hallway, fortune teller, DJ, and a costume contest (new category for parents). There will be a 50/50 raffle to help with the 2011 party. Donations are always welcomed and needed.
October 30 (Saturday): Cavendish Snow Fleas Trails Maintenance Work Weekend. FMI: Snow Fleas http://cavendishsnowfleas.com/events
October 31 (Sunday): 11th Annual Golden Stage Inn Open House, 399 Depot Street Proctorsville, 6-8 pm. There will be fog, screaming, mulled cider, endless cookie jar and more. Donations welcome.
• The Proctorsville Fire Department will be handing out candy starting at 4 pm.
• Facilitated meditation from 4-5 p.m. Cultivating attention, clarity and a quiet mind. Call Robin at 226-7736.
• Cavendish Snow Fleas Trails Maintenance Work Weekend. FMI: Snow Fleas
For additional Halloween activities in the Okemo Valley, go to Your Place in Vermont Calendar of Events
3. Group hunts for ghostly activity year-round-Dutton House
Note: The following article is from WCAX.com The Dutton house, which once stood on the Cavendish Green, was built in 1782 and was relocated to the Shelburne Museum in 1950. It has since been restored to appear as it did in 1820. Two of the caretakers of the Dutton House at the Shelburne Museum visited Cavendish recently and met with the Cavendish Historical Society. Not only did they want to see the Museum, for possible items that may have been in the Dutton family, but they wanted to see where Salmon Dutton was buried (Cavendish Cemetery). When asked about the “ghosts,” neither of them had experience with anything paranormal in the Dutton house, but did say it had a “special feel to it.” Pictures of the house, as restored, are available on-line.
“With Halloween just a short way away the idea of ghosts is a frightening possibility. But, for the Green Mountain Paranormal Society this time of year is just as spooky as the rest.
They search for paranormal activity and were recently at the Shelburne Museum doing just that WCAX reporter Gina Bullard went along for the investigation.
It all started in Cavendish Vermont. The Dutton family built their house in 1781. The house has seen a lot including being a store, inn, boarding house and tavern. By the early 1900s more than 11 people had died in the home -- and it was left abandoned for the next 40 years. It was then moved and donated to the Shelburne Museum....
....Now it’s said to be haunted.
Supervisor of museum security Dan Cole said, "People have had experiences here. There are several guides that will not work here. Some staff that are concerned about things they've seen or heard here"
Bullard: Those things people have witnessed range from footsteps and people in the attic to a girl crying at the edge of a bed. The Green Mountain Paranormal Society is now on the case and wants to see if they can see or hear any paranormal activity happening in the house…we went along with them for that investigation.
Cole: "Be careful it's dangerous. The best explanation that I've heard that the people were upset the Dutton's descendents or Duttons themselves are upset the house was moved from Cavendish."
Bullard: "One woman who was training to be a tour guide here swears she saw a man in tattered clothing sitting in this corner right here, growling at her. After that experience, she said she would never enter back into the Dutton home."
Bastian Gadouas says, "There's stories surrounding the place and there's a lot of history around the place so there's potential of something of several eras to be here whether it's hearing a sound or catching something on vid."
Cole explained, "We've had paranormals here before. This is something the museum has done to find some answers if we can and see where it goes."
The group uses scientific technology to hunt for signs of paranormal activity. Starting with quiet time, they break up and sit in different parts of the house and just listen. Then they report back on what they all heard.
Jennifer says, "The quiet time is for us to get a base reading of our natural senses of what the house sounds like quiet without people."
Next they send groups into certain rooms for electronic voice phenomenon - EVP sessions -- where they try to communicate with spirits.
Bastian Gadouas "First of all we could start out, what's your name?"
Gadouas says, "These things are manifesting with energy. This reads energy, so if this thing gets close by it, the idea is that it will make the lights light up."
Those lights did just that moments later in the green room, a confirmed spook, in a home famed for it's ghost stories.”
4. Proctorsville Fire Department Expanded Services
As of Oct. 17, the Proctorsville Fire Department is now responding to all Trauma and Cardiac Arrest emergencies in their coverage area. They currently respond to Trauma calls if it’s a car accident. PFD firefighters have completed the required training to respond with the Ludlow Ambulance Service and provide care before the Ambulance arrives. You can follow the activities of PFD on Facebook at http://www.hs.facebook.com/pages/Proctorsville-VT/Proctorsville-Volunteer-Fire-Department/130553286913?v=wall
5. Vermont Unemployment Rate Drops
Vermont's unemployment rate dropped rate is now 5.8, a full point lower than a year ago, and almost four points lower than the national average. Hartford has the lowest jobless rate at 3.6% while Newport is the highest with 7%.
6. New E-Waste Law
Vermont has two new e-waste (used electronics) law, which will take effect in 2011. The first part is the landfill ban on many electronic devices as of Jan. 1, 2011. The second is the free recycling of certain e-waste (computers, computer monitors, CRT-containing devices, printers and TVs) as of July 1, 2001. Vermont is the twenty-first state in the country to enact an e-waste law. The new program will be open to Vermont consumers, charities, school districts, and small businesses. FMI: Department of Environmental Conservation.
7. Recycle Corks at Cavendish Transfer Station
You can recycle your corks, natural and synthetic at the Ludlow Transfer Station. The corks are mailed to TerraCycle, which has them “up cycled” into corkboard. These products are available at popular retail stores. TerraCycle donates 2¢ per cork to a non profit chosen by the District. So far, residents have raised over $100 for the Nature Conservancy and save 5,005 corks from the landfill.
8. November 2011 Cavendish Calendar
November 1 (Monday): Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 2 (Tuesday): ELECTION DAY. See Item 1.
• Cavendish Library Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Library in Proctorsville.
November 3 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office
November 4 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
November 6 (Saturday): Pancake Breakfast at the Cavendish Elementary School to benefit the Sixth Grade Class trip to Keewaydin. Food will be served from 5-9 am in the CTES multipurpose room. Adults are $6 (13+years) & kids are $4. FMI: Robin Bebo-Long 226-7758
• Youth Hunting Day in Vermont
November 8 (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.
• Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 10 (Wednesday): Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Jackson Gore 5:30-7:30 pm . FMI 228-5830
• $5 a Bag Sale at Black River Good Neighbors Thrift Store in Ludlow
• Snow Fleas Monthly Meeting 7-8:30 Pm at Ramsdell’s in Cavendish. FMI: Snow Fleas http://cavendishsnowfleas.com/events
November 11 (Thursday): Mary Rita Batesole from Northern Benefits will be speaking about healthcare reform at The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort and Spa Vermont, corner of routes 103 and 131 in Proctorsville. Upstairs conference room. What are your options in 2011. RSVP 228-5830
• No school GMUHS District Inservice
• 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
• Autumn Story Hour at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow, 11 am, for kids 5 and under
November 15 (Monday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
• Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 16 (Tuesday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
• Fletcher Memorial Library Presents Linda Peck in “The Play’s the Thing” from 10:34 to noon. Ages 6 and under are invited to join in the community room as Linda engages children in performance and hands-on activities that will have them thinking, acting, playing and learning.
November 17 (Wednesday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
November 18 (Thursday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
• 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
November 19 (Friday): Ski Swap at Okemo FMI: 228-1401
• Parent Teacher Conference at GMUHS
• Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
November 20 (Saturday): Ski Swap at Okemo FMI: 228-1401
November 21 (Sunday): Ski Swap at Okemo FMI: 228-1401
November 22 (Monday): Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 23 (Tuesday): Autumn Story Hour at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow, 11 am, for kids 5 and under
November 24 (Wednesday): Schools closed for Thanksgiving Recess
• $5 a Bag Sale at Black River Good Neighbors Thrift Store in Ludlow
November 25 (Thursday): Happy Thanksgiving
• Turkey Trot-Toys for Tots Dorsey Park, Ludlow. Fundraiser, bring new unwrapped toys, money also accepted. FMI: Leslie 228-3176
• Library, schools, Town Office closed.
November 26 (Friday): Schools closed for Thanksgiving Recess
• Ludlow Library Closed
November 27 (Saturday): Holiday Fair, Cavendish Elementary School 9-3
• 2nda Annual Wine Tasting at Pleasant Valley Foods in Proctorsville (Black River Produce building) from 4-6 pm. 226-7336 www.pleasantvalleyfoodsvt.com
• Ludlow Library Closed
November 29 (Monday): Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
The 10/28 and 11/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Election Day, November 2
2. Halloween Weekend Activities
3. Group hunts for ghostly activity year-round-Dutton House
4. Proctorsville Fire Department Expanded Services
5. Vermont Unemployment Rate Drops
6. New E-Waste Law
7. Recycle Corks at Cavendish Transfer Station
8. November 2011 Cavendish Calendar
1. Election Day November 2
Election Day is November 2. The Cavendish polling place will be the Cavendish Town Elementary School’s Arts Room. Polls will be open from 10-7.
Vermont’s Candidate Information Guide is now available on-line and will be included as an insert in the Rutland Herald and other Vermont Daily publications. In addition, 2010 General Election Sample Ballot for Cavendish can also be obtained on-line.
2. Halloween Weekend Activities
October 29 (Friday): Cavendish Halloween Party at the Proctorsville Fire Department from 6-8 pm. Lots of games to play, haunted hallway, fortune teller, DJ, and a costume contest (new category for parents). There will be a 50/50 raffle to help with the 2011 party. Donations are always welcomed and needed.
October 30 (Saturday): Cavendish Snow Fleas Trails Maintenance Work Weekend. FMI: Snow Fleas http://cavendishsnowfleas.com/events
October 31 (Sunday): 11th Annual Golden Stage Inn Open House, 399 Depot Street Proctorsville, 6-8 pm. There will be fog, screaming, mulled cider, endless cookie jar and more. Donations welcome.
• The Proctorsville Fire Department will be handing out candy starting at 4 pm.
• Facilitated meditation from 4-5 p.m. Cultivating attention, clarity and a quiet mind. Call Robin at 226-7736.
• Cavendish Snow Fleas Trails Maintenance Work Weekend. FMI: Snow Fleas
For additional Halloween activities in the Okemo Valley, go to Your Place in Vermont Calendar of Events
3. Group hunts for ghostly activity year-round-Dutton House
Note: The following article is from WCAX.com The Dutton house, which once stood on the Cavendish Green, was built in 1782 and was relocated to the Shelburne Museum in 1950. It has since been restored to appear as it did in 1820. Two of the caretakers of the Dutton House at the Shelburne Museum visited Cavendish recently and met with the Cavendish Historical Society. Not only did they want to see the Museum, for possible items that may have been in the Dutton family, but they wanted to see where Salmon Dutton was buried (Cavendish Cemetery). When asked about the “ghosts,” neither of them had experience with anything paranormal in the Dutton house, but did say it had a “special feel to it.” Pictures of the house, as restored, are available on-line.
“With Halloween just a short way away the idea of ghosts is a frightening possibility. But, for the Green Mountain Paranormal Society this time of year is just as spooky as the rest.
They search for paranormal activity and were recently at the Shelburne Museum doing just that WCAX reporter Gina Bullard went along for the investigation.
It all started in Cavendish Vermont. The Dutton family built their house in 1781. The house has seen a lot including being a store, inn, boarding house and tavern. By the early 1900s more than 11 people had died in the home -- and it was left abandoned for the next 40 years. It was then moved and donated to the Shelburne Museum....
....Now it’s said to be haunted.
Supervisor of museum security Dan Cole said, "People have had experiences here. There are several guides that will not work here. Some staff that are concerned about things they've seen or heard here"
Bullard: Those things people have witnessed range from footsteps and people in the attic to a girl crying at the edge of a bed. The Green Mountain Paranormal Society is now on the case and wants to see if they can see or hear any paranormal activity happening in the house…we went along with them for that investigation.
Cole: "Be careful it's dangerous. The best explanation that I've heard that the people were upset the Dutton's descendents or Duttons themselves are upset the house was moved from Cavendish."
Bullard: "One woman who was training to be a tour guide here swears she saw a man in tattered clothing sitting in this corner right here, growling at her. After that experience, she said she would never enter back into the Dutton home."
Bastian Gadouas says, "There's stories surrounding the place and there's a lot of history around the place so there's potential of something of several eras to be here whether it's hearing a sound or catching something on vid."
Cole explained, "We've had paranormals here before. This is something the museum has done to find some answers if we can and see where it goes."
The group uses scientific technology to hunt for signs of paranormal activity. Starting with quiet time, they break up and sit in different parts of the house and just listen. Then they report back on what they all heard.
Jennifer says, "The quiet time is for us to get a base reading of our natural senses of what the house sounds like quiet without people."
Next they send groups into certain rooms for electronic voice phenomenon - EVP sessions -- where they try to communicate with spirits.
Bastian Gadouas "First of all we could start out, what's your name?"
Gadouas says, "These things are manifesting with energy. This reads energy, so if this thing gets close by it, the idea is that it will make the lights light up."
Those lights did just that moments later in the green room, a confirmed spook, in a home famed for it's ghost stories.”
4. Proctorsville Fire Department Expanded Services
As of Oct. 17, the Proctorsville Fire Department is now responding to all Trauma and Cardiac Arrest emergencies in their coverage area. They currently respond to Trauma calls if it’s a car accident. PFD firefighters have completed the required training to respond with the Ludlow Ambulance Service and provide care before the Ambulance arrives. You can follow the activities of PFD on Facebook at http://www.hs.facebook.com/pages/Proctorsville-VT/Proctorsville-Volunteer-Fire-Department/130553286913?v=wall
5. Vermont Unemployment Rate Drops
Vermont's unemployment rate dropped rate is now 5.8, a full point lower than a year ago, and almost four points lower than the national average. Hartford has the lowest jobless rate at 3.6% while Newport is the highest with 7%.
6. New E-Waste Law
Vermont has two new e-waste (used electronics) law, which will take effect in 2011. The first part is the landfill ban on many electronic devices as of Jan. 1, 2011. The second is the free recycling of certain e-waste (computers, computer monitors, CRT-containing devices, printers and TVs) as of July 1, 2001. Vermont is the twenty-first state in the country to enact an e-waste law. The new program will be open to Vermont consumers, charities, school districts, and small businesses. FMI: Department of Environmental Conservation.
7. Recycle Corks at Cavendish Transfer Station
You can recycle your corks, natural and synthetic at the Ludlow Transfer Station. The corks are mailed to TerraCycle, which has them “up cycled” into corkboard. These products are available at popular retail stores. TerraCycle donates 2¢ per cork to a non profit chosen by the District. So far, residents have raised over $100 for the Nature Conservancy and save 5,005 corks from the landfill.
8. November 2011 Cavendish Calendar
November 1 (Monday): Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 2 (Tuesday): ELECTION DAY. See Item 1.
• Cavendish Library Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Library in Proctorsville.
November 3 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office
November 4 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
November 6 (Saturday): Pancake Breakfast at the Cavendish Elementary School to benefit the Sixth Grade Class trip to Keewaydin. Food will be served from 5-9 am in the CTES multipurpose room. Adults are $6 (13+years) & kids are $4. FMI: Robin Bebo-Long 226-7758
• Youth Hunting Day in Vermont
November 8 (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.
• Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 10 (Wednesday): Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Jackson Gore 5:30-7:30 pm . FMI 228-5830
• $5 a Bag Sale at Black River Good Neighbors Thrift Store in Ludlow
• Snow Fleas Monthly Meeting 7-8:30 Pm at Ramsdell’s in Cavendish. FMI: Snow Fleas http://cavendishsnowfleas.com/events
November 11 (Thursday): Mary Rita Batesole from Northern Benefits will be speaking about healthcare reform at The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort and Spa Vermont, corner of routes 103 and 131 in Proctorsville. Upstairs conference room. What are your options in 2011. RSVP 228-5830
• No school GMUHS District Inservice
• 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
• Autumn Story Hour at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow, 11 am, for kids 5 and under
November 15 (Monday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
• Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 16 (Tuesday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
• Fletcher Memorial Library Presents Linda Peck in “The Play’s the Thing” from 10:34 to noon. Ages 6 and under are invited to join in the community room as Linda engages children in performance and hands-on activities that will have them thinking, acting, playing and learning.
November 17 (Wednesday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
November 18 (Thursday): Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
• 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
November 19 (Friday): Ski Swap at Okemo FMI: 228-1401
• Parent Teacher Conference at GMUHS
• Annual Book fair at the Cavendish Library during regular Library Hours. Funds raised go towards children’s books for the library and classroom. FMI: 226-7503
November 20 (Saturday): Ski Swap at Okemo FMI: 228-1401
November 21 (Sunday): Ski Swap at Okemo FMI: 228-1401
November 22 (Monday): Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
November 23 (Tuesday): Autumn Story Hour at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow, 11 am, for kids 5 and under
November 24 (Wednesday): Schools closed for Thanksgiving Recess
• $5 a Bag Sale at Black River Good Neighbors Thrift Store in Ludlow
November 25 (Thursday): Happy Thanksgiving
• Turkey Trot-Toys for Tots Dorsey Park, Ludlow. Fundraiser, bring new unwrapped toys, money also accepted. FMI: Leslie 228-3176
• Library, schools, Town Office closed.
November 26 (Friday): Schools closed for Thanksgiving Recess
• Ludlow Library Closed
November 27 (Saturday): Holiday Fair, Cavendish Elementary School 9-3
• 2nda Annual Wine Tasting at Pleasant Valley Foods in Proctorsville (Black River Produce building) from 4-6 pm. 226-7336 www.pleasantvalleyfoodsvt.com
• Ludlow Library Closed
November 29 (Monday): Tween (ages 10-14) WII night at the Fletcher Library, 4-6:30 pm
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Halloween Open House at the Golden Stage Inn
11 th Annual HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE
When: Halloween Night, October 31 st 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Golden Stage Inn, 399 Depot St. Proctorsville, VT
Wringling Bats, Fog-Haunt &BooinG
Presents Halloween Circus
When: Halloween Night, October 31 st 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Golden Stage Inn, 399 Depot St. Proctorsville, VT
Wringling Bats, Fog-Haunt &BooinG
Presents Halloween Circus
Friday, October 22, 2010
10/22/10 Cavendish Update Glimmerstone/News/Events
The 10/22/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Inn to Become the Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion
2. Cavendish Water Commissioners Meeting (10/25/10) Agenda
3. Get Your 2011 Cavendish Calendar Now!
4. Pancake Breakfast to Benefit 6th Grade Trip to Keewaydin
5. Interested in a Public Transport Bus to Springfield from the Proctorsville Green?
6. Library Raffle of a iPod Touch
7. Mack Molding Given State ANR Designation
8. Catamount Health Insurance Will Increase Rates 21%
9. Tax Rate for Efficiency Vermont to Increase
10. Cavendish Events 10/22-10/28
1. Cavendish Inn to Become the Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion
In December 2009, the Cavendish Inn, formerly known as Glimmerstone, was closed.
Built in 1845 by the manager of the Black River Manufacturing and Canal Company, the house was constructed of local quarried stone. While there have been many different owners, including Leon Gay, of the Gay Brothers Woolen Mills, Glimmerstone was converted into an Inn in 2004 and renamed the Cavendish Inn.
In June 2010, the Inn was sold at auction for $477,000. The sale to the final bidder did not go through. It was purchased this week by Mary Jane and John Abbate from Connecticut. The new owners will be changing the name to The Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion.
2. Cavendish Water Commissioners Meeting (10/25/10) Agenda
The board will meet Monday, October 25 , 2010 at 5:00 PM at the Cavendish Town Office. The Agenda will include a report of the Manager on Water System Operations
3. Get Your 2011 Cavendish Calendar Now!
The 2011Cavendish Community Calendar has arrived and is more beautiful than ever! At this time, calendars are available for purchase at Crows Bakery for $10 each. Proceeds go to benefit the CCCA and it's work with sustainability, education and the community fund.
4. Pancake Breakfast to Benefit 6th Grade Trip to Keewaydin
Henry David Thoreau observed that society had created an educational system where we learn about life through books and we "survey the world through a telescope or a microscope, and never with [our] natural eye". Each year, the 6th graders at Cavendish Elementary School have a wonderful opportunity to go to the Keewaydin Environmental Education Center (KEEC) to learn with their “natural eye.” The weeklong camp offers a multi-disciplinary approach to education that brings the pages of schoolbooks to life. Through the exploration of nature, our program complements the classroom curriculum. We incorporate the study of history, science, math, language arts, geology, and physical education as part of our belief in the interdependency in all things. http://keec.keewaydin.org/
A pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday November 6, from 5-9am, in the multi purpose room at the Cavendish Elementary School to help with the cost of the trip. Adults (13+) are $6 and kids are $4. FMI: Robin Bebo-Long 226-7758
5. Interested in a Public Transport Bus to Springfield from the Proctorsville Green?
For those who would like a weekly public transport bus from the Proctorsville Green to the Shaw’s Mall in Springfield for two hours of shopping, please contact Irma at 226-7263. Irma has agreed to be the contact person to find out how many residents might use the service. A certain number of people are necessary to make this happen.
6. Library Raffle of a iPod Touch
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is raffling off a brand new 8 G iPod Touch. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00 and are available at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library. The Drawing will be on December 3. You need not be present to win. For more information, contact Kata at 226-7503.
7. Mack Molding Given State ANR Designation
Mack Molding announced this week that it has been given the "Green Partner" designation by the state Agency of Natural Resources and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. The two agencies work together on the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership, which encourages companies to go beyond existing environmental regulations. Julie Horst, director of communications for Mack Molding, said the company met all eight of the criteria set forth by ANR and the development center and plans on going through a more comprehensive process that will allow the company to claim Environmental Leader status. She said being named a partner does nothing more than let the public and customers know the company is committed to being environmentally friendly.
"More and more we are being asked by our customers to define our environmental role in all aspects of the business," Horst said, adding that the company was taking on many of the initiatives required for the designation anyway, and decided to put it into one package and submit it to the state when it heard of the program.
The company’s northern operations have three manufacturing facilities, two in Arlington and one in Cavendish. Mack Molding makes a number of plastic products, many for the medical industry.
8. Catamount Health Insurance Will Increase Rates 21%
MVP Health Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont are the only companies providing Catamount Health, the state run insurance program. A rate increase of over 21 percent was just approved for MVP starting next year. That means, under MVP Health Care, a Catamount policy for a single person paying the whole cost would be about $527 a month. The same plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont will cost about $414 a month. About 12,500 Vermonters are enrolled in Catamount, 2,500 of them under MVP. From WCAX. Com
9. Tax Rate for Efficiency Vermont to Increase
Vermont ratepayers pay a tax of a bit less than a penny per kilowatt-hour on their electric bills to support power-saving programs administered by Efficiency Vermont. For residential ratepayers, the tax is going up on Feb. 1 from about seven-tenths of a cent to about nine-tenths of a cent. The money goes to support the $38.5 million that will be spent next year to encourage energy efficiency measures. From WCAX. Com
10. Cavendish Events 10/22-10/28
October 22 (Friday): Schools closed due to NEA Convention
October 23 (Saturday): BRGNS Stick Season Social/Auction at Bella Luna Ristorante, 6 pm. See article 10 below. FMI: www.brgn.org
October 24 (Sunday): Facilitated meditation, from 4-5 p.m. Centering in the body, quieting the mind - using the breath to guide us towards stillness. Call Robin at 226-7736.
October 25 (Monday): Cavendish Water Board Meeting, 5pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
October 26 (Tuesday): Cavendish School Board Meeting at the Green Mountain Union High School to discuss budget cuts, 5 pm. This meeting will be followed by a meeting with the Supervisory Union to discuss consolidation.
October 28 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel G. Marquez will be thee book for the Book Discussion Group that meets at the Fletcher Library, Ludlow, 7pm Community Room.
1. Cavendish Inn to Become the Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion
2. Cavendish Water Commissioners Meeting (10/25/10) Agenda
3. Get Your 2011 Cavendish Calendar Now!
4. Pancake Breakfast to Benefit 6th Grade Trip to Keewaydin
5. Interested in a Public Transport Bus to Springfield from the Proctorsville Green?
6. Library Raffle of a iPod Touch
7. Mack Molding Given State ANR Designation
8. Catamount Health Insurance Will Increase Rates 21%
9. Tax Rate for Efficiency Vermont to Increase
10. Cavendish Events 10/22-10/28
1. Cavendish Inn to Become the Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion
In December 2009, the Cavendish Inn, formerly known as Glimmerstone, was closed.
Built in 1845 by the manager of the Black River Manufacturing and Canal Company, the house was constructed of local quarried stone. While there have been many different owners, including Leon Gay, of the Gay Brothers Woolen Mills, Glimmerstone was converted into an Inn in 2004 and renamed the Cavendish Inn.
In June 2010, the Inn was sold at auction for $477,000. The sale to the final bidder did not go through. It was purchased this week by Mary Jane and John Abbate from Connecticut. The new owners will be changing the name to The Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion.
2. Cavendish Water Commissioners Meeting (10/25/10) Agenda
The board will meet Monday, October 25 , 2010 at 5:00 PM at the Cavendish Town Office. The Agenda will include a report of the Manager on Water System Operations
3. Get Your 2011 Cavendish Calendar Now!
The 2011Cavendish Community Calendar has arrived and is more beautiful than ever! At this time, calendars are available for purchase at Crows Bakery for $10 each. Proceeds go to benefit the CCCA and it's work with sustainability, education and the community fund.
4. Pancake Breakfast to Benefit 6th Grade Trip to Keewaydin
Henry David Thoreau observed that society had created an educational system where we learn about life through books and we "survey the world through a telescope or a microscope, and never with [our] natural eye". Each year, the 6th graders at Cavendish Elementary School have a wonderful opportunity to go to the Keewaydin Environmental Education Center (KEEC) to learn with their “natural eye.” The weeklong camp offers a multi-disciplinary approach to education that brings the pages of schoolbooks to life. Through the exploration of nature, our program complements the classroom curriculum. We incorporate the study of history, science, math, language arts, geology, and physical education as part of our belief in the interdependency in all things. http://keec.keewaydin.org/
A pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday November 6, from 5-9am, in the multi purpose room at the Cavendish Elementary School to help with the cost of the trip. Adults (13+) are $6 and kids are $4. FMI: Robin Bebo-Long 226-7758
5. Interested in a Public Transport Bus to Springfield from the Proctorsville Green?
For those who would like a weekly public transport bus from the Proctorsville Green to the Shaw’s Mall in Springfield for two hours of shopping, please contact Irma at 226-7263. Irma has agreed to be the contact person to find out how many residents might use the service. A certain number of people are necessary to make this happen.
6. Library Raffle of a iPod Touch
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is raffling off a brand new 8 G iPod Touch. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00 and are available at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library. The Drawing will be on December 3. You need not be present to win. For more information, contact Kata at 226-7503.
7. Mack Molding Given State ANR Designation
Mack Molding announced this week that it has been given the "Green Partner" designation by the state Agency of Natural Resources and the Vermont Small Business Development Center. The two agencies work together on the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership, which encourages companies to go beyond existing environmental regulations. Julie Horst, director of communications for Mack Molding, said the company met all eight of the criteria set forth by ANR and the development center and plans on going through a more comprehensive process that will allow the company to claim Environmental Leader status. She said being named a partner does nothing more than let the public and customers know the company is committed to being environmentally friendly.
"More and more we are being asked by our customers to define our environmental role in all aspects of the business," Horst said, adding that the company was taking on many of the initiatives required for the designation anyway, and decided to put it into one package and submit it to the state when it heard of the program.
The company’s northern operations have three manufacturing facilities, two in Arlington and one in Cavendish. Mack Molding makes a number of plastic products, many for the medical industry.
8. Catamount Health Insurance Will Increase Rates 21%
MVP Health Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont are the only companies providing Catamount Health, the state run insurance program. A rate increase of over 21 percent was just approved for MVP starting next year. That means, under MVP Health Care, a Catamount policy for a single person paying the whole cost would be about $527 a month. The same plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont will cost about $414 a month. About 12,500 Vermonters are enrolled in Catamount, 2,500 of them under MVP. From WCAX. Com
9. Tax Rate for Efficiency Vermont to Increase
Vermont ratepayers pay a tax of a bit less than a penny per kilowatt-hour on their electric bills to support power-saving programs administered by Efficiency Vermont. For residential ratepayers, the tax is going up on Feb. 1 from about seven-tenths of a cent to about nine-tenths of a cent. The money goes to support the $38.5 million that will be spent next year to encourage energy efficiency measures. From WCAX. Com
10. Cavendish Events 10/22-10/28
October 22 (Friday): Schools closed due to NEA Convention
October 23 (Saturday): BRGNS Stick Season Social/Auction at Bella Luna Ristorante, 6 pm. See article 10 below. FMI: www.brgn.org
October 24 (Sunday): Facilitated meditation, from 4-5 p.m. Centering in the body, quieting the mind - using the breath to guide us towards stillness. Call Robin at 226-7736.
October 25 (Monday): Cavendish Water Board Meeting, 5pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
October 26 (Tuesday): Cavendish School Board Meeting at the Green Mountain Union High School to discuss budget cuts, 5 pm. This meeting will be followed by a meeting with the Supervisory Union to discuss consolidation.
October 28 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel G. Marquez will be thee book for the Book Discussion Group that meets at the Fletcher Library, Ludlow, 7pm Community Room.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Local Programming Highlights on LPCTV
Below are programming notes from LPCTV, community TV for the Black River Valley, for the upcoming week. LPCTV is on local cable TV channels 8 and 10 in the Towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, and Mount Holly. Local shows and program schedule's can also be viewed online.
CHANNEL 8
Okemo Valley- Your Place in Vermont: Marji Graf interviews new Chamber members Debby Habicht and Armand Bernagozzi; show includes coverage of the recent Okemo Valley Business Expo.
Cavendish Community Theatre- "Playing with Shakespeare": The Cavendish Community Theatre's production, directed by Jamie Ward and produced by Mary McCallum; video produced by Sam Hensel-Hunter.
CHANNEL 10
Legislative Candidate Forum in Ludlow: The Friends of the Ludlow Auditorium hosted a forum among candidates for Windsor County Senate and candidates for the Windsor-Rutland-1 Legislative District.
Election Coverage 2010: Featuring VT Press Associations' debate: Candidates for Lt. Governor (on 10/21 & 10/22), Candidates for Governor (on 10/23 & 10/24), Candidates for Secretary of State (on 10/25)
Health Matters: The series from Valley Regional Hospital continues with a program on Kane Oncology.
Local Government Meetings: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Cavendish Town Elementary School (on 10/21),
CHANNEL 8
Okemo Valley- Your Place in Vermont: Marji Graf interviews new Chamber members Debby Habicht and Armand Bernagozzi; show includes coverage of the recent Okemo Valley Business Expo.
Cavendish Community Theatre- "Playing with Shakespeare": The Cavendish Community Theatre's production, directed by Jamie Ward and produced by Mary McCallum; video produced by Sam Hensel-Hunter.
CHANNEL 10
Legislative Candidate Forum in Ludlow: The Friends of the Ludlow Auditorium hosted a forum among candidates for Windsor County Senate and candidates for the Windsor-Rutland-1 Legislative District.
Election Coverage 2010: Featuring VT Press Associations' debate: Candidates for Lt. Governor (on 10/21 & 10/22), Candidates for Governor (on 10/23 & 10/24), Candidates for Secretary of State (on 10/25)
Health Matters: The series from Valley Regional Hospital continues with a program on Kane Oncology.
Local Government Meetings: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Cavendish Town Elementary School (on 10/21),
Friday, October 15, 2010
10/15/10 Cavendish Update SB Mtg/School Budge/Jobs/Flushing/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 10/15/10 Cavendish Update Contains the following:
1. October 11 Select Board Meeting
2. Fall Hydrant Flushing for Cavendish Municipal Water
3. Impact of Challenge for Change on the Cavendish Town Elementary School
4. Cavendish Library to Change Hours
5. Getting What You Need in Cavendish: Check List
6. Classifieds: Job Openings
7. Art Wanted for Group Show at the Cavendish Fletcher
8. Warning of Scams from the VT Attorney General
9. Cavendish Activities 10/15-22
1. October 11 Select Board Meeting
The Select Board, at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 11, discussed the following items:
Town-wide Appraisal Update: A request for proposals (RFP) is being drafted by the town manager, Rich Svec and will be let shortly.
Depot Street Bridge (# 58): Hoyle, Tanner and Associates, a civil and structural engineering firm from Burlington, is completing a study of the bridge. A report of findings is expected this month.
Town Website: Svec will develop an RFP for the development of a town website. This will be reviewed at the next SB meeting. While $1,000 has been set aside for this initiative, additional funding will most likely be needed. The e-Vermont grant maybe able to help with this-see item below. Who will be responsible for updating and maintaining the website will also need to be determined.
e-Vermont Grant: The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is helping rural communities across Vermont optimize their use of broadband as a tool for economic development, education, social services, community connections, and civic engagement. A team of statewide partners will bring a variety of free services to selected applicants, including computers for elementary school classrooms, business advising, trainings and workshops for community members, library equipment, assistance in e-government and town website design, an online platform for community building, and other programs developed in response to specific local needs.
The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is supported by a $2.5 million stimulus grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce with additional support from Vermont philanthropists, corporations and organizational partners (a full list can be found at www.e4vt.org).
The Select Board have recommended Peter LaBelle, as the municipal representative, to work with the Cavendish Library and other community groups in developing a grant application. The application will be reviewed at the November Select Board meeting. Submission must be electronically filed by Nov. 17. Notification of award will be mid December with implementation beginning January 2011.
In addition to assisting with a town website, the grant provides an opportunity for Cavendish businesses to develop their own web presence, computers for the school and technical assistance.
Vermont State Police Regional Advisory Board: Diane McNamara will represent the town on this Board.
Chapman Street (Stone Church Way): The road is on the western side of the Stone Church and connects 103 to High Street. The SB voted in February, as part of the Ancient Roads initiative, to keep the road classified as a Class 4 road. This designation puts the road on the map but there is no obligation to maintain it. The SB voted Monday night, 3 for, one opposed and one abstaining, to continue the classification. A letter will be sent to affected property owners that in the spring 2011, this road will be graded to once again make it passable for pedestrians. Cars or other vehicles cannot be parked to block the roadway. While grass will be permissible, trees and shrubbery will need to be removed.
2. Fall Hydrant Flushing for Cavendish Municipal Water
The Cavendish Municipal Water System has announced it’s fall flushing schedule from Wednesday, Oct. 20 through Friday Oct. 22 during the hours of 9-5. Systems users are reminded that Flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. We apologize for any inconvenience to our users, however this very important system maintenance procedure must be conducted each spring and fall. The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation.
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 be 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. FMI: 226-7291
3. Impact of Challenge for Change on the Cavendish Elementary School
The Challenge for Change bill signed by Governor Douglas in June requires the Department of Education to reduce their current $1.2 billion budget by $23.2 million. This will require Cavendish Elementary School to reduce their current school year spending budget by slightly less than 2% ($26,358). The state is requesting that schools submit their planned reductions by December 15, and have recommended that schools convene their Financial Committees earlier this year.
In addition to the Challenge for Change, the state is planning additional cuts in education, such as Small School Grants, which will impact various school programs. Ultimately, the Cavendish school may be required to reduce their current budget by $80,000 to $100,000 for the coming year.
In attempting to look critically at the budget to meet the “Voluntary Reduction,” cuts non-instructional areas are being considered first. These include:
• Transportation Considerations: Contracting outside with a bus service; Having GMUHS take over the busing; Having pickup points for students; Cutting to one bus; No busing
• Food Service Considerations: Exploring ways of reducing costs in our own food service; Contracting outside with a food service; Having GMUHS take over service (one Hot lunch agent); Having foods prepared but overseen by GMUHS; Having foods prepared elsewhere and brought into the school
• Plant and Maintenance Exploring ways of reducing costs in our own program/cutting staff; Possibly combining with GMUHS somehow
• Office: Exploring book keeping move to the central office
• Planning Room: Teachers and staff dealing with ALL behaviors and plans and covering all recesses and duties currently assigned
FMI: 226-7758
4. Cavendish Library to Change Hours
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be changing its open hours as of Monday, November 1 due to budget cuts. The new hours will be Monday 10-6, Tuesday 9:00-4:30, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00-6:30, Friday 9:00-4:30 and the first two Saturdays of the month from 12:00-4:00. “It was a difficult choice to make” said Kata Welch the library director, “but with our income down due to the economy we had to cut staff hours.” The library board will be working together to cover weekend hours twice a month to minimize the impact of the cuts on the public.
5. Getting What You Need in Cavendish: Check List
The resource pamphlet “Getting What You Need in Cavendish: A Check List for Those Living with a Chronic Condition; Caregivers, and/or Seniors, developed by Chronic Conditions Information Network (CCIN) and Healing Whole is available on-line or in PDF format by e-mailing margoc@tds.net. Copies are also available at the Cavendish Library.
6. Classifieds: Job Opening
Cavendish Town Elementary School is a grade K- 6 school with approximately 110 students located in Proctorsville, Vermont. Cavendish is seeking a .85 FTE School Nurse starting on January 3 for the remainder of the year. The preferred candidates must hold an Associates Degree for a Nursing Program accredited by the National League of Nursing, a current Vermont license as a Registered Nurse, and current certificates in CPR and First Aid.
This position involves the operation of the school health office and delivery of health education to grades 3 - 6. Qualified candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, qualifications, a current resume, transcripts, evidence of licensure in VT and three current letters of recommendation to George O. Thomson, Principal Cavendish Town Elementary School, P.O. Box 236, Proctorsville, VT 05153 E.O.E.
7. Art Wanted for Group Show at the Cavendish Fletcher
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is looking for small pieces of art for a group show in the Redfield Proctor Room in December. Any type and medium of art is accepted as long as the pieces are smaller than 5x7 inches. For more information, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
8. Warning of Scams from the VT Attorney General
The Attorney General is warning Vermonters to be suspicious of wire transfer requests. The state's consumer protection division has seen a dramatic spike in consumer scam activity. In the last two weeks, over $35,000 dollars has been stolen from consumers because of wire transfer schemes and that figure only accounts for the reported incidents. The checks may look real. The prize notices may seem legitimate. But they are part of a slew of consumer scams that are on the rise in Vermont. The most common scams are fake lotteries and sweepstakes. Consumers get a check claiming to be an advancement on their winnings. To claim the rest, they must wire money to cover some sort of fee.
As a general guideline, don't wire money to someone unfamiliar. And a sure fire way to know you are being scammed is if the company asking for money is from another country. It's a violation of federal law for U.S. citizens to participate in foreign lotteries and sweepstakes.
The Attorney General's office is asking folks to contact the Consumer Assistance Program at 1(800)649-2424, if they receive a suspicious request or if they've been a victim to one of these scams.
9. Cavendish Activities 10/15-22
October 17 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, 5 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School. Free and open to the public. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 20 (Wednesday): Cavendish Municipal Water Flushing-see item 2.
• The Cavendish Homeworkers II meeting will meet at 10:30. This meeting will be our Christmas meeting where we bring gifts (value of up to $10) and exchange them by drawing numbers. There will be a potluck lunch with the husbands invited to lunch. The meeting will take place at the Proctorsville Fire Department building.
October 21 (Thursday): Cavendish Municipal Water Flushing-see item 2.
• 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
• Schools closed due to NEA Convention
• Wendy Clinch, local mystery writer, will be speaking about her new book
“Double Black,” at the Fletcher Memorial Library’s Third Thursday Program
October 22 (Friday): Cavendish Municipal Water Flushing-see item 2.
• Schools closed due to NEA Convention
The 10/15/10 Cavendish Update Contains the following:
1. October 11 Select Board Meeting
2. Fall Hydrant Flushing for Cavendish Municipal Water
3. Impact of Challenge for Change on the Cavendish Town Elementary School
4. Cavendish Library to Change Hours
5. Getting What You Need in Cavendish: Check List
6. Classifieds: Job Openings
7. Art Wanted for Group Show at the Cavendish Fletcher
8. Warning of Scams from the VT Attorney General
9. Cavendish Activities 10/15-22
1. October 11 Select Board Meeting
The Select Board, at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 11, discussed the following items:
Town-wide Appraisal Update: A request for proposals (RFP) is being drafted by the town manager, Rich Svec and will be let shortly.
Depot Street Bridge (# 58): Hoyle, Tanner and Associates, a civil and structural engineering firm from Burlington, is completing a study of the bridge. A report of findings is expected this month.
Town Website: Svec will develop an RFP for the development of a town website. This will be reviewed at the next SB meeting. While $1,000 has been set aside for this initiative, additional funding will most likely be needed. The e-Vermont grant maybe able to help with this-see item below. Who will be responsible for updating and maintaining the website will also need to be determined.
e-Vermont Grant: The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is helping rural communities across Vermont optimize their use of broadband as a tool for economic development, education, social services, community connections, and civic engagement. A team of statewide partners will bring a variety of free services to selected applicants, including computers for elementary school classrooms, business advising, trainings and workshops for community members, library equipment, assistance in e-government and town website design, an online platform for community building, and other programs developed in response to specific local needs.
The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is supported by a $2.5 million stimulus grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce with additional support from Vermont philanthropists, corporations and organizational partners (a full list can be found at www.e4vt.org).
The Select Board have recommended Peter LaBelle, as the municipal representative, to work with the Cavendish Library and other community groups in developing a grant application. The application will be reviewed at the November Select Board meeting. Submission must be electronically filed by Nov. 17. Notification of award will be mid December with implementation beginning January 2011.
In addition to assisting with a town website, the grant provides an opportunity for Cavendish businesses to develop their own web presence, computers for the school and technical assistance.
Vermont State Police Regional Advisory Board: Diane McNamara will represent the town on this Board.
Chapman Street (Stone Church Way): The road is on the western side of the Stone Church and connects 103 to High Street. The SB voted in February, as part of the Ancient Roads initiative, to keep the road classified as a Class 4 road. This designation puts the road on the map but there is no obligation to maintain it. The SB voted Monday night, 3 for, one opposed and one abstaining, to continue the classification. A letter will be sent to affected property owners that in the spring 2011, this road will be graded to once again make it passable for pedestrians. Cars or other vehicles cannot be parked to block the roadway. While grass will be permissible, trees and shrubbery will need to be removed.
2. Fall Hydrant Flushing for Cavendish Municipal Water
The Cavendish Municipal Water System has announced it’s fall flushing schedule from Wednesday, Oct. 20 through Friday Oct. 22 during the hours of 9-5. Systems users are reminded that Flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. We apologize for any inconvenience to our users, however this very important system maintenance procedure must be conducted each spring and fall. The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation.
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 be 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. FMI: 226-7291
3. Impact of Challenge for Change on the Cavendish Elementary School
The Challenge for Change bill signed by Governor Douglas in June requires the Department of Education to reduce their current $1.2 billion budget by $23.2 million. This will require Cavendish Elementary School to reduce their current school year spending budget by slightly less than 2% ($26,358). The state is requesting that schools submit their planned reductions by December 15, and have recommended that schools convene their Financial Committees earlier this year.
In addition to the Challenge for Change, the state is planning additional cuts in education, such as Small School Grants, which will impact various school programs. Ultimately, the Cavendish school may be required to reduce their current budget by $80,000 to $100,000 for the coming year.
In attempting to look critically at the budget to meet the “Voluntary Reduction,” cuts non-instructional areas are being considered first. These include:
• Transportation Considerations: Contracting outside with a bus service; Having GMUHS take over the busing; Having pickup points for students; Cutting to one bus; No busing
• Food Service Considerations: Exploring ways of reducing costs in our own food service; Contracting outside with a food service; Having GMUHS take over service (one Hot lunch agent); Having foods prepared but overseen by GMUHS; Having foods prepared elsewhere and brought into the school
• Plant and Maintenance Exploring ways of reducing costs in our own program/cutting staff; Possibly combining with GMUHS somehow
• Office: Exploring book keeping move to the central office
• Planning Room: Teachers and staff dealing with ALL behaviors and plans and covering all recesses and duties currently assigned
FMI: 226-7758
4. Cavendish Library to Change Hours
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be changing its open hours as of Monday, November 1 due to budget cuts. The new hours will be Monday 10-6, Tuesday 9:00-4:30, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00-6:30, Friday 9:00-4:30 and the first two Saturdays of the month from 12:00-4:00. “It was a difficult choice to make” said Kata Welch the library director, “but with our income down due to the economy we had to cut staff hours.” The library board will be working together to cover weekend hours twice a month to minimize the impact of the cuts on the public.
5. Getting What You Need in Cavendish: Check List
The resource pamphlet “Getting What You Need in Cavendish: A Check List for Those Living with a Chronic Condition; Caregivers, and/or Seniors, developed by Chronic Conditions Information Network (CCIN) and Healing Whole is available on-line or in PDF format by e-mailing margoc@tds.net. Copies are also available at the Cavendish Library.
6. Classifieds: Job Opening
Cavendish Town Elementary School is a grade K- 6 school with approximately 110 students located in Proctorsville, Vermont. Cavendish is seeking a .85 FTE School Nurse starting on January 3 for the remainder of the year. The preferred candidates must hold an Associates Degree for a Nursing Program accredited by the National League of Nursing, a current Vermont license as a Registered Nurse, and current certificates in CPR and First Aid.
This position involves the operation of the school health office and delivery of health education to grades 3 - 6. Qualified candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, qualifications, a current resume, transcripts, evidence of licensure in VT and three current letters of recommendation to George O. Thomson, Principal Cavendish Town Elementary School, P.O. Box 236, Proctorsville, VT 05153 E.O.E.
7. Art Wanted for Group Show at the Cavendish Fletcher
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is looking for small pieces of art for a group show in the Redfield Proctor Room in December. Any type and medium of art is accepted as long as the pieces are smaller than 5x7 inches. For more information, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
8. Warning of Scams from the VT Attorney General
The Attorney General is warning Vermonters to be suspicious of wire transfer requests. The state's consumer protection division has seen a dramatic spike in consumer scam activity. In the last two weeks, over $35,000 dollars has been stolen from consumers because of wire transfer schemes and that figure only accounts for the reported incidents. The checks may look real. The prize notices may seem legitimate. But they are part of a slew of consumer scams that are on the rise in Vermont. The most common scams are fake lotteries and sweepstakes. Consumers get a check claiming to be an advancement on their winnings. To claim the rest, they must wire money to cover some sort of fee.
As a general guideline, don't wire money to someone unfamiliar. And a sure fire way to know you are being scammed is if the company asking for money is from another country. It's a violation of federal law for U.S. citizens to participate in foreign lotteries and sweepstakes.
The Attorney General's office is asking folks to contact the Consumer Assistance Program at 1(800)649-2424, if they receive a suspicious request or if they've been a victim to one of these scams.
9. Cavendish Activities 10/15-22
October 17 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, 5 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School. Free and open to the public. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 20 (Wednesday): Cavendish Municipal Water Flushing-see item 2.
• The Cavendish Homeworkers II meeting will meet at 10:30. This meeting will be our Christmas meeting where we bring gifts (value of up to $10) and exchange them by drawing numbers. There will be a potluck lunch with the husbands invited to lunch. The meeting will take place at the Proctorsville Fire Department building.
October 21 (Thursday): Cavendish Municipal Water Flushing-see item 2.
• 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
• Schools closed due to NEA Convention
• Wendy Clinch, local mystery writer, will be speaking about her new book
“Double Black,” at the Fletcher Memorial Library’s Third Thursday Program
October 22 (Friday): Cavendish Municipal Water Flushing-see item 2.
• Schools closed due to NEA Convention
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Getting What You Need in Cavendish: Checklist
The following resource pamphlet, provided by Chronic Conditions Information Network and Healing Whole, is also available in PDF format from margoc@tds.net
CHECK LIST FOR THOSE: LIVING WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION; CAREGIVERS AND/OR SENIORS Cavendish, VT Edition 6/2/11
The following checklist has been developed to help you identify resources that might assist you. It also provides a way to track what you are doing for yourself. As you go through the checklist, you may find that you qualify for a service, but aren’t sure how to find them in your community. To assist you in finding resources in Cavendish you can contact:
• Information and referral service helpline for Vermont - Call 211 or www.vt211.org
• In case of emergency call 911
• The Vermont Center for Independent Living 1-800-639-1522
• A condition specific organization, such as the Diabetes Association, Cancer Society
• Vermont Elder care (Senior) HelpLine: 800-642-5119
• Vermont Dept. of Disability, Aging and Independent Living
• Council on Aging Southeastern VT: 885-2655
• Black River Valley Senior Center (10 High St. Ludlow) 228-7421
• Gill Odd Fellows Home (Nursing Home) 228-2802
• Gill Terrace Retirement Apartments 228-4571
• Choices for Care (Medicaid program which reimburses in-home caregivers for seniors & people with disabilities) 800-642- 5119
• Telecare: Free phone reassurance, check-in and friendly phone calls 885-2083
• Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice 800-575-5162
• Vermont Assistance for the Blind 802-775-6452
• Deaf Hearing Impaired 802-258-9500
• Lifeline 1-800-286-5463
• Poison Control 800-222-1222
• Black River Good Neighbor Services 228-3663
• Southeastern VT Community Action (SEVCA) 885-6153
• Springfield Hospital 885-6585
• Ludlow Health Center 228-8867
Support Network: If you haven’t joined a support group, consider doing so on-line or in person. Places to find a support group include: local newspaper; clinic or doctor’s office where you receive care; condition specific organizations; asking friends and family; your place of worship; or library. Find friends and places that can support you emotionally, and where it is safe to talk about your health is-sues. Be sure to consider AA, Al-Anon, church group, or even a social club. On-line resources
Legal: Planning ahead is important for both you and your family’s future. You will need to have:
• a will;
• living will (advanced directives);
• durable power of attorney (makes financial & legal decisions for you if you are unable to do so);
• durable power of health attorney (makes health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so);
• legal guardian (who would care for your child or other dependent adult if you were unable to do so).
It is best that you work with a lawyer in completing the necessary paper work. There is a Legal Aid Of-fice in Springfield 885-5181 or 800-889-2047 www.vtlegalaid.org or www.vtlawhelp.org
Case Manager for Medical Issues: A case manager is someone who can help you monitor your care. You can learn more about medical case management from your doctor or clinic; the social work de-partment where you receive your medical care; or a condition specific organization.
Case Manager for Social Needs: A case manager can help you with such issues as housing, transportation, finances and completing forms. The following organizations offer case management serv-ices in the area:
• VT Center for Independent Living: 1-800-639-1522
• Council on Aging 885-2655
• Visiting Nurses Association 800-575-5162
• Condition specific organization (e.g. Cancer Society)
• Social work department at the hospital or clinic where you receive your care.
Note: Your case manager for social and medical needs can be the same person. If you are already enrolled with the Council on Aging, Visiting Nurses Association, or have Medicaid, you have a case manager. Know who they are.
Personal Health Notebook: It is important to keep a health notebook about the care you are re-ceiving as it helps to monitor trends, allows you to share information with other providers, helps to re-duce errors at medical appointments, when your chart may not be available, and can be a resource in making important health decisions. There are a variety of free on-line e-health tools you can use. On-line tools.
Organize Help: Lotsa Helping Hands is a free private, web-based caregiving coordination service that allows family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to create a community to assist a family caregiver with the daily tasks that become a challenge during times of medical crisis, caregiver exhaustion, or when caring for an elderly parent. If you are going to be needing help for any length of time, this is an excellent way to organize help and support. It’s the right answer to the common question, “What Can I do to help?”
Shared/Informed Decision Making: Programs that can help you with the process of making a health care decision. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH has a program 603-650-5578. “Hard Choices for Loving People” is an excellent booklet resource to help when you are needing to make choices for other people. Ordering information and free download of the booklet is available at Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making also provides tools and resources.
Health Insurance Forms and Policies Help
• Vermont: The Office of Health Care Ombudsman: 1-800-917-7787, (802) 863-2316, or 1- (888) 884-1955 (V/TTY).
• Medicare Help in Vermont 885-2655
Paying for Healthcare: If you are having difficulties paying for your health care consider the following:
• VT has a number of programs to assist those who can not afford health insurance, including:
• Green Mountain Care includes state insurance programs-Catamount Health; Vermont Health Access; Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur 1-800-250-8427
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs (Ladies First) 1-800-508-2222
• If you are a veteran, there are a variety of programs to assist you. Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) or go on-line
• If you are disabled and/or 65 or older, you qualify for Medicare
• Free Clinics
- Springfield , Precision Valley: 885-1616
- Windsor Community Health Clinic: 802-674-7213
- Red Logan Dental Clinic (White River Junction) 802-295-1868
For more resources.
Paying for Medications: Partnership for Prescription Assistance Vermont (PPARxT) has developed a website to help low income, uninsured Vermont residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free or nearly free prescription medicines. You can also call 1-888-477-2669. Vermont offers prescription programs for persons with low-income through Green Mountain Care 1-800-250-8427
Non Medical needs: There are many indirect costs of living with a chronic condition, such as transportation, housing, childcare, home maker services etc. There are a wide array of community serv-ices that can be of help to you. Places to consider:
• SEVCA (Springfield) 885-6153
• Council on Aging, if you are 65 or older : 885-2655
• Social services department of the hospital or clinic where you are receiving your care
• Vermont Center for Independent Living Center 1-800-639-1522
• Civic organizations, such as Rotary, Lions club
• Churches
- Calvary Assembly of God 226-7607 Rt 131 Proctorsville
- Cavendish Baptist Church 226-7131 2258 Main St. Cavendish
- Gethsemane Episcopal 226-7967 Depot St. Proctorsville
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic 228-3451 Main St. Proctorsville
- St. James United Methodist 226-7819 570 Main St Proctorsville
• Cavendish Elementary School’s RESPECT Club (226-7758) and Green Mountain Union High School (875-2146) both offer student power to assist with yard work and home chores
Be aware that even if you qualify for a particular service, because of funding issues, the service may still not be available. It is important to develop a good support network to assist you.
Disability Benefits: There are a variety of programs, which you may be eligible for. They will in-volve filling out forms. Case managers, social workers and organizations like the Council on Aging or SEVCA may be able to help you with this activity.
With the exception of Workers Compensation, information and forms for the following programs can be obtained by calling 1-800-772-1213 or (TTY) 1-800-325-0778 or going on-line
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes), designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Must have worked in a job that was covered by So-cial Security; meet Social Security’s definition of disability; and be totally disabled and unable to work.
• Social Security Retirement: Best to call three months before eligibility for funds takes place.
• Social Security Survivors: If a parent or spouse dies, you may be eligible for benefits.
• Special Benefits for WWII Veterans: If you qualify for SSI, and were a veteran of WWII, you will qualify for this benefit.
• Short-term disability benefits: Designed to provide a paycheck to employees during periods of serious illness resulting in total disability, many companies offer optional long-term disability insurance (often paid by the employee). Short-term disability insurance covers the employee during the "gap" between the two insurance policies. Check with your employer, human resources, to learn if you are eligible for short term disability.
• Workers Compensation: A program that provides replacement income and medical expenses to em-ployees who are injured or become ill due to their jobs. Financial benefits may also extend to workers' dependents and to the survivors of workers who are killed on the job. You will need to check with your employer, human resources, about such benefits.
Life settlements and Viaticals. If you have a life insurance policy, you can consider these op-tions. Be cautious about such activities and check with a financial advisor before doing so.
• Life Settlements allows policy owners to cash out of unwanted, unaffordable or obsolete life insurance policies insuring a senior over age 65.
• Viatical Settlements enable someone facing a terminal illness to utilize the present day value of their life insurance policy to ease the financial burdens that can be caused by the high costs of medical care.
Reverse Mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live there. For more information
End of Life Care
• Hospice Care is usually provided at home with the help of a visiting nurse and is usually time limited, six months or less. Talk to your care provider for a referral.
• Palliative Care provides focused care to improve overall quality of life. This approach offers relief from pain and other symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, and/or anxiety. It is not time limited and can be provided at any stage of the illness. Usually such care is pro-vided by a team. Ask about services at the treating hospital or talk to your care provider.
• Funeral Consumers Alliance: Non-profit organization, dedicated to protecting a consumer’s right to choose a meaningful, dignified affordable funeral. 802-223-8140 http://www.funerals.org/affiliates/vermont/
Work related: Consider the following:
• If you are no longer able to work, consider filing for disability.
• If you would like to return to work, but are afraid of losing benefits, contact Vermont’s Benefit’s to Work Program through VT Center for Independent Living or VT vocational rehabilitation program for assistance.
• If you would like to return to work, but are no longer able to do your old job, and/or you’ve never worked but would like to do so, contact Vermont’s vocational rehabilitation (VR) program. VR can help you find a job, keep a job as well as be train you for a new career.
- Vermont Vocational Rehabilitation: 1-866-879-6757 (Voice/TTY) or 802-241-1455 (TTY Next Talk)
Cavendish Town Services
Cavendish Town Office 226-7292 Office open Monday through Friday 9-noon and 1-4:30 pm. On Wednesday the Clerk is open until 6 pm. Office closed for major holidays.
Cavendish Town Manager’s Office 226-7291
Town Office Fax 226-7290
Cavendish Transfer Station
Cavendish Community Library 226-7503
Cavendish Town Elementary School 226-7758
Green Mountain Union High School 875-2146
For fire, rescue and emergency 911
CHECK LIST FOR THOSE: LIVING WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION; CAREGIVERS AND/OR SENIORS Cavendish, VT Edition 6/2/11
The following checklist has been developed to help you identify resources that might assist you. It also provides a way to track what you are doing for yourself. As you go through the checklist, you may find that you qualify for a service, but aren’t sure how to find them in your community. To assist you in finding resources in Cavendish you can contact:
• Information and referral service helpline for Vermont - Call 211 or www.vt211.org
• In case of emergency call 911
• The Vermont Center for Independent Living 1-800-639-1522
• A condition specific organization, such as the Diabetes Association, Cancer Society
• Vermont Elder care (Senior) HelpLine: 800-642-5119
• Vermont Dept. of Disability, Aging and Independent Living
• Council on Aging Southeastern VT: 885-2655
• Black River Valley Senior Center (10 High St. Ludlow) 228-7421
• Gill Odd Fellows Home (Nursing Home) 228-2802
• Gill Terrace Retirement Apartments 228-4571
• Choices for Care (Medicaid program which reimburses in-home caregivers for seniors & people with disabilities) 800-642- 5119
• Telecare: Free phone reassurance, check-in and friendly phone calls 885-2083
• Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice 800-575-5162
• Vermont Assistance for the Blind 802-775-6452
• Deaf Hearing Impaired 802-258-9500
• Lifeline 1-800-286-5463
• Poison Control 800-222-1222
• Black River Good Neighbor Services 228-3663
• Southeastern VT Community Action (SEVCA) 885-6153
• Springfield Hospital 885-6585
• Ludlow Health Center 228-8867
Support Network: If you haven’t joined a support group, consider doing so on-line or in person. Places to find a support group include: local newspaper; clinic or doctor’s office where you receive care; condition specific organizations; asking friends and family; your place of worship; or library. Find friends and places that can support you emotionally, and where it is safe to talk about your health is-sues. Be sure to consider AA, Al-Anon, church group, or even a social club. On-line resources
Legal: Planning ahead is important for both you and your family’s future. You will need to have:
• a will;
• living will (advanced directives);
• durable power of attorney (makes financial & legal decisions for you if you are unable to do so);
• durable power of health attorney (makes health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so);
• legal guardian (who would care for your child or other dependent adult if you were unable to do so).
It is best that you work with a lawyer in completing the necessary paper work. There is a Legal Aid Of-fice in Springfield 885-5181 or 800-889-2047 www.vtlegalaid.org or www.vtlawhelp.org
Case Manager for Medical Issues: A case manager is someone who can help you monitor your care. You can learn more about medical case management from your doctor or clinic; the social work de-partment where you receive your medical care; or a condition specific organization.
Case Manager for Social Needs: A case manager can help you with such issues as housing, transportation, finances and completing forms. The following organizations offer case management serv-ices in the area:
• VT Center for Independent Living: 1-800-639-1522
• Council on Aging 885-2655
• Visiting Nurses Association 800-575-5162
• Condition specific organization (e.g. Cancer Society)
• Social work department at the hospital or clinic where you receive your care.
Note: Your case manager for social and medical needs can be the same person. If you are already enrolled with the Council on Aging, Visiting Nurses Association, or have Medicaid, you have a case manager. Know who they are.
Personal Health Notebook: It is important to keep a health notebook about the care you are re-ceiving as it helps to monitor trends, allows you to share information with other providers, helps to re-duce errors at medical appointments, when your chart may not be available, and can be a resource in making important health decisions. There are a variety of free on-line e-health tools you can use. On-line tools.
Organize Help: Lotsa Helping Hands is a free private, web-based caregiving coordination service that allows family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to create a community to assist a family caregiver with the daily tasks that become a challenge during times of medical crisis, caregiver exhaustion, or when caring for an elderly parent. If you are going to be needing help for any length of time, this is an excellent way to organize help and support. It’s the right answer to the common question, “What Can I do to help?”
Shared/Informed Decision Making: Programs that can help you with the process of making a health care decision. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH has a program 603-650-5578. “Hard Choices for Loving People” is an excellent booklet resource to help when you are needing to make choices for other people. Ordering information and free download of the booklet is available at Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making also provides tools and resources.
Health Insurance Forms and Policies Help
• Vermont: The Office of Health Care Ombudsman: 1-800-917-7787, (802) 863-2316, or 1- (888) 884-1955 (V/TTY).
• Medicare Help in Vermont 885-2655
Paying for Healthcare: If you are having difficulties paying for your health care consider the following:
• VT has a number of programs to assist those who can not afford health insurance, including:
• Green Mountain Care includes state insurance programs-Catamount Health; Vermont Health Access; Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur 1-800-250-8427
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Programs (Ladies First) 1-800-508-2222
• If you are a veteran, there are a variety of programs to assist you. Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) or go on-line
• If you are disabled and/or 65 or older, you qualify for Medicare
• Free Clinics
- Springfield , Precision Valley: 885-1616
- Windsor Community Health Clinic: 802-674-7213
- Red Logan Dental Clinic (White River Junction) 802-295-1868
For more resources.
Paying for Medications: Partnership for Prescription Assistance Vermont (PPARxT) has developed a website to help low income, uninsured Vermont residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free or nearly free prescription medicines. You can also call 1-888-477-2669. Vermont offers prescription programs for persons with low-income through Green Mountain Care 1-800-250-8427
Non Medical needs: There are many indirect costs of living with a chronic condition, such as transportation, housing, childcare, home maker services etc. There are a wide array of community serv-ices that can be of help to you. Places to consider:
• SEVCA (Springfield) 885-6153
• Council on Aging, if you are 65 or older : 885-2655
• Social services department of the hospital or clinic where you are receiving your care
• Vermont Center for Independent Living Center 1-800-639-1522
• Civic organizations, such as Rotary, Lions club
• Churches
- Calvary Assembly of God 226-7607 Rt 131 Proctorsville
- Cavendish Baptist Church 226-7131 2258 Main St. Cavendish
- Gethsemane Episcopal 226-7967 Depot St. Proctorsville
- Holy Name of Mary Catholic 228-3451 Main St. Proctorsville
- St. James United Methodist 226-7819 570 Main St Proctorsville
• Cavendish Elementary School’s RESPECT Club (226-7758) and Green Mountain Union High School (875-2146) both offer student power to assist with yard work and home chores
Be aware that even if you qualify for a particular service, because of funding issues, the service may still not be available. It is important to develop a good support network to assist you.
Disability Benefits: There are a variety of programs, which you may be eligible for. They will in-volve filling out forms. Case managers, social workers and organizations like the Council on Aging or SEVCA may be able to help you with this activity.
With the exception of Workers Compensation, information and forms for the following programs can be obtained by calling 1-800-772-1213 or (TTY) 1-800-325-0778 or going on-line
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes), designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): Must have worked in a job that was covered by So-cial Security; meet Social Security’s definition of disability; and be totally disabled and unable to work.
• Social Security Retirement: Best to call three months before eligibility for funds takes place.
• Social Security Survivors: If a parent or spouse dies, you may be eligible for benefits.
• Special Benefits for WWII Veterans: If you qualify for SSI, and were a veteran of WWII, you will qualify for this benefit.
• Short-term disability benefits: Designed to provide a paycheck to employees during periods of serious illness resulting in total disability, many companies offer optional long-term disability insurance (often paid by the employee). Short-term disability insurance covers the employee during the "gap" between the two insurance policies. Check with your employer, human resources, to learn if you are eligible for short term disability.
• Workers Compensation: A program that provides replacement income and medical expenses to em-ployees who are injured or become ill due to their jobs. Financial benefits may also extend to workers' dependents and to the survivors of workers who are killed on the job. You will need to check with your employer, human resources, about such benefits.
Life settlements and Viaticals. If you have a life insurance policy, you can consider these op-tions. Be cautious about such activities and check with a financial advisor before doing so.
• Life Settlements allows policy owners to cash out of unwanted, unaffordable or obsolete life insurance policies insuring a senior over age 65.
• Viatical Settlements enable someone facing a terminal illness to utilize the present day value of their life insurance policy to ease the financial burdens that can be caused by the high costs of medical care.
Reverse Mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live there. For more information
End of Life Care
• Hospice Care is usually provided at home with the help of a visiting nurse and is usually time limited, six months or less. Talk to your care provider for a referral.
• Palliative Care provides focused care to improve overall quality of life. This approach offers relief from pain and other symptoms, such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, and/or anxiety. It is not time limited and can be provided at any stage of the illness. Usually such care is pro-vided by a team. Ask about services at the treating hospital or talk to your care provider.
• Funeral Consumers Alliance: Non-profit organization, dedicated to protecting a consumer’s right to choose a meaningful, dignified affordable funeral. 802-223-8140 http://www.funerals.org/affiliates/vermont/
Work related: Consider the following:
• If you are no longer able to work, consider filing for disability.
• If you would like to return to work, but are afraid of losing benefits, contact Vermont’s Benefit’s to Work Program through VT Center for Independent Living or VT vocational rehabilitation program for assistance.
• If you would like to return to work, but are no longer able to do your old job, and/or you’ve never worked but would like to do so, contact Vermont’s vocational rehabilitation (VR) program. VR can help you find a job, keep a job as well as be train you for a new career.
- Vermont Vocational Rehabilitation: 1-866-879-6757 (Voice/TTY) or 802-241-1455 (TTY Next Talk)
Cavendish Town Services
Cavendish Town Office 226-7292 Office open Monday through Friday 9-noon and 1-4:30 pm. On Wednesday the Clerk is open until 6 pm. Office closed for major holidays.
Cavendish Town Manager’s Office 226-7291
Town Office Fax 226-7290
Cavendish Transfer Station
Cavendish Community Library 226-7503
Cavendish Town Elementary School 226-7758
Green Mountain Union High School 875-2146
For fire, rescue and emergency 911
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Fall Hydrant Flushing
NOTICE
Cavendish Municipal Water System
Weekdays Wednesday, October 20 through Friday, October 22 , 2010
During the hours of 9AM to 5PM
System users are reminded that:
Flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. We apologize for any inconvenience to our users, however this very important system maintenance procedure must be conducted each spring and fall. The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation.
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 be 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.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Cavendish Municipal Water System
Cavendish Municipal Water System
Weekdays Wednesday, October 20 through Friday, October 22 , 2010
During the hours of 9AM to 5PM
System users are reminded that:
Flushing hydrants may cause temporary discoloration and turbidity of the water. We apologize for any inconvenience to our users, however this very important system maintenance procedure must be conducted each spring and fall. The flushing program allows the pipes to be purged and the hydrants checked for proper operation.
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 be 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.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Cavendish Municipal Water System
Friday, October 8, 2010
Cavendish Update 10/8/10 SB Agenda/Calendar
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible in part by Patty Derr.
The 10/8/10 Cavendish Update Contains the following:
1. Oct. 12 Select Board Meeting Agenda
2. Cavendish Calendar 10/8-10/15
3. Fall Rummage Sale a Huge Success
4. Programming Highlights on LPCTV For the Coming Week
5. October Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
1. October 12, Select Board Meeting Agenda
Note that this meeting is on Tuesday, not Monday, which is a holiday
The meeting will start at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. Items on the agenda include:
• Consider errors and omissions for the Hunter/Hensel property located at 1698 Davis Road, Parcel I.D. #2R10-096.02 and the Joannah Merriman property located at 447 Center Road, Parcel I.D. #2R10-096.
• Discussion on Town-wide Appraisal Update issue which was approved at the September 13, 2010 special town meeting.
• Town Manager to discuss recent activities regarding Town Highway Bridge #58
• Discussion on town website, especially with regard to the information distributed last (regular) meeting
• Consider request from the Vermont State Police for a Cavendish representative to the Regional Advisory Board
• Discuss TH #51 Chapman Street per last regular meeting
• Town Manager updates on various Town activities including (but not limited to): energy audit and 20 Year Evaluation of the Cavendish Wastewater Treatment Facility; 20 Mile Stream resurfacing project; gravel and sand purchases; water system; letter regarding Savoy maple tree, status of ambulance vehicle, status of new truck order, RFPs for Bridge #21 (multiplate culvert structure) on Greenbush Road, etc.
2. Cavendish Calendar 10/8-10/15
October 8 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market 4-7 in front of Okemo Mountain School
October 10 (Sunday): Last day Cavendish Historical Society Museum is open for the season. Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Proctorsville Walking Tour-Meets at 1 pm in front of the War Memorial across from the Proctorsville Green. Will meet up with the Annual Cemetery Tour at 2 pm in Hillcrest Cemetery. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Annual Cemetery Tour with Carmine Guica: Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 11 (Monday): Columbus Day. Legal Holiday banks, post office and town office closed. No Select Board Meeting.
October 12 (Tuesday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. These meetings are taped by LPC-TV, and can be watched on-line www.lpctv.org or Comcast. Agenda appears in Item 1.
October 13 (Wednesday): Booksploration for Grades K-1 Book will be Leaf Man. FMI: 226-7503 or Kwelch@wswsu.org
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Stone Heath Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30: FMI: 802-228-5830
October 14 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
3. Fall Rummage Sale a Huge Success
Black River Good Neighbor Services held its Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm over the weekend of October 1st. Despite a six-inch rainfall on opening day, the total weekend’s results of almost $10,000 raised were outstanding.
“A huge success” is how Audrey Bridge, Executive Director of BRGNS Thrift Shop and Food Shelf, described the event “We couldn’t believe that we had lines of people standing in the rain waiting for the doors to open on Friday morning”. Jim Fuller, President of the BRGNS Board, added “The flow of customers was brisk from the opening on Friday until closing on Sunday.” Audrey continued, saying, “we’ve become an event that people look forward to. People came from as far as Canada, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and many other parts of Vermont. They realize that the bargains and merchandise quality are hard to beat. Coverage from local papers and mention on local and state wide television was a great help in getting the message about the Rummage Sale out and resulted in increased attendance.”
The Board of Directors and the staff of Black River Good Neighbor Services want to thank the community members for the many donations of clothing, house wares and furniture. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked many days, long hours and traveled great distances to help. Thank you to the many community minded individuals who baked goods and donated them for sale. A special thank you goes to Lucille Evens who catered healthy and delicious food daily to the volunteer’s lunch. The Board also thanks Okemo Mountain for providing clothing racks for the sale items.
Jim Fuller, said “None of this could have happen without the generous donation of the buildings by the Fletcher Foundation and the Fletcher Farm School of Arts and Crafts.” Jim also extends a special thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Dwyer who allowed BRGNS to store furniture in one of their buildings. “The storage they provide allowed us to collect furniture throughout the year, which results in a huge part of our fund raising success” said Jim. “We have the best volunteers and Board Members who donate an amazing number of hours, and we appreciate all of those in and out of our community who believe in and support our mission” said Jim.
The money that was raised will help cover fuel, food, rent and utility assistance for those who qualify in Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, Cavendish and Plymouth and will help with the capital campaign fund for the move to BRGNS’ new location, the Tank Barn in Ludlow. To make donations, or for response to any questions, please call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663 or visit the Thrift Store at 105 Main Street in Ludlow.
4. Programming Highlights on LPCTV For the Coming Week
LPCTV is on local cable TV channels 8 and 10 in the Towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, and Mount Holly. Local shows can also be viewed online at www.lpctv.org. Complete program schedule listings are also found on LPCTV's website and can be seen on the TV Bulletin Board. You can also “friend” LPCTV on Facebook
CHANNEL 8
Black River Soccer: Boys' middle school squad play Green Mountain (playing Thurs. & Fri. on Ch 8).
For the Animals Locally-produced series on animal rights topics, playing each week on Channel 8.
CHANNEL 10
Election Coverage 2010: Featuring VT State Treasurer Candidate Forum, Lt. Governor Candidate Debate, and the Windsor County Senate and local State Rep. Candidate Forum in Ludlow (LPCTV will be recording this on 10/14).
UVM Community Medical School Lectures from the UVM Medical School play on Channel 10 throughout the year. Tune in this week for lectures on Obesity & Diabetes and Biofilms.
Local Government Meetings: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the following local meetings & hearings will be broadcast this week: Cavendish Selectboard (on 10/13 & 10/16)
5. October Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
The 10/8/10 Cavendish Update Contains the following:
1. Oct. 12 Select Board Meeting Agenda
2. Cavendish Calendar 10/8-10/15
3. Fall Rummage Sale a Huge Success
4. Programming Highlights on LPCTV For the Coming Week
5. October Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
1. October 12, Select Board Meeting Agenda
Note that this meeting is on Tuesday, not Monday, which is a holiday
The meeting will start at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. Items on the agenda include:
• Consider errors and omissions for the Hunter/Hensel property located at 1698 Davis Road, Parcel I.D. #2R10-096.02 and the Joannah Merriman property located at 447 Center Road, Parcel I.D. #2R10-096.
• Discussion on Town-wide Appraisal Update issue which was approved at the September 13, 2010 special town meeting.
• Town Manager to discuss recent activities regarding Town Highway Bridge #58
• Discussion on town website, especially with regard to the information distributed last (regular) meeting
• Consider request from the Vermont State Police for a Cavendish representative to the Regional Advisory Board
• Discuss TH #51 Chapman Street per last regular meeting
• Town Manager updates on various Town activities including (but not limited to): energy audit and 20 Year Evaluation of the Cavendish Wastewater Treatment Facility; 20 Mile Stream resurfacing project; gravel and sand purchases; water system; letter regarding Savoy maple tree, status of ambulance vehicle, status of new truck order, RFPs for Bridge #21 (multiplate culvert structure) on Greenbush Road, etc.
2. Cavendish Calendar 10/8-10/15
October 8 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market 4-7 in front of Okemo Mountain School
October 10 (Sunday): Last day Cavendish Historical Society Museum is open for the season. Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Proctorsville Walking Tour-Meets at 1 pm in front of the War Memorial across from the Proctorsville Green. Will meet up with the Annual Cemetery Tour at 2 pm in Hillcrest Cemetery. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Annual Cemetery Tour with Carmine Guica: Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 11 (Monday): Columbus Day. Legal Holiday banks, post office and town office closed. No Select Board Meeting.
October 12 (Tuesday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. These meetings are taped by LPC-TV, and can be watched on-line www.lpctv.org or Comcast. Agenda appears in Item 1.
October 13 (Wednesday): Booksploration for Grades K-1 Book will be Leaf Man. FMI: 226-7503 or Kwelch@wswsu.org
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Stone Heath Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30: FMI: 802-228-5830
October 14 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
3. Fall Rummage Sale a Huge Success
Black River Good Neighbor Services held its Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm over the weekend of October 1st. Despite a six-inch rainfall on opening day, the total weekend’s results of almost $10,000 raised were outstanding.
“A huge success” is how Audrey Bridge, Executive Director of BRGNS Thrift Shop and Food Shelf, described the event “We couldn’t believe that we had lines of people standing in the rain waiting for the doors to open on Friday morning”. Jim Fuller, President of the BRGNS Board, added “The flow of customers was brisk from the opening on Friday until closing on Sunday.” Audrey continued, saying, “we’ve become an event that people look forward to. People came from as far as Canada, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and many other parts of Vermont. They realize that the bargains and merchandise quality are hard to beat. Coverage from local papers and mention on local and state wide television was a great help in getting the message about the Rummage Sale out and resulted in increased attendance.”
The Board of Directors and the staff of Black River Good Neighbor Services want to thank the community members for the many donations of clothing, house wares and furniture. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked many days, long hours and traveled great distances to help. Thank you to the many community minded individuals who baked goods and donated them for sale. A special thank you goes to Lucille Evens who catered healthy and delicious food daily to the volunteer’s lunch. The Board also thanks Okemo Mountain for providing clothing racks for the sale items.
Jim Fuller, said “None of this could have happen without the generous donation of the buildings by the Fletcher Foundation and the Fletcher Farm School of Arts and Crafts.” Jim also extends a special thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Dwyer who allowed BRGNS to store furniture in one of their buildings. “The storage they provide allowed us to collect furniture throughout the year, which results in a huge part of our fund raising success” said Jim. “We have the best volunteers and Board Members who donate an amazing number of hours, and we appreciate all of those in and out of our community who believe in and support our mission” said Jim.
The money that was raised will help cover fuel, food, rent and utility assistance for those who qualify in Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, Cavendish and Plymouth and will help with the capital campaign fund for the move to BRGNS’ new location, the Tank Barn in Ludlow. To make donations, or for response to any questions, please call Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663 or visit the Thrift Store at 105 Main Street in Ludlow.
4. Programming Highlights on LPCTV For the Coming Week
LPCTV is on local cable TV channels 8 and 10 in the Towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, and Mount Holly. Local shows can also be viewed online at www.lpctv.org. Complete program schedule listings are also found on LPCTV's website and can be seen on the TV Bulletin Board. You can also “friend” LPCTV on Facebook
CHANNEL 8
Black River Soccer: Boys' middle school squad play Green Mountain (playing Thurs. & Fri. on Ch 8).
For the Animals Locally-produced series on animal rights topics, playing each week on Channel 8.
CHANNEL 10
Election Coverage 2010: Featuring VT State Treasurer Candidate Forum, Lt. Governor Candidate Debate, and the Windsor County Senate and local State Rep. Candidate Forum in Ludlow (LPCTV will be recording this on 10/14).
UVM Community Medical School Lectures from the UVM Medical School play on Channel 10 throughout the year. Tune in this week for lectures on Obesity & Diabetes and Biofilms.
Local Government Meetings: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the following local meetings & hearings will be broadcast this week: Cavendish Selectboard (on 10/13 & 10/16)
5. October Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Oct. Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Great News! We already hit our membership goal of 350 members for 2010! Our Chamber is growing. Effective January 1, we will be hiring 2 part time people. One person as a membership services assistant 2 days a week 8:30-4:30p and another part-time person as a marketing assistant 3 days a week from 8:30-4:30pm. This will staff the office 6 days a week from 8:30-4:30 and will assist the Executive Director with specific membership and marketing tasks. If you know of anyone who might be interested in these positions, please have them email Marji. Click here for Job Descriptions. Interviews will begin immediately.
Our 2011 "A Taste of Every Season from the Okemo Valley" dining calendar will be available for purchase by Columbus Weekend. These mouth-watering calendars are $20 each. All proceeds to benefit; Culinary Scholarship Fund at the River Valley Technical Center and the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber office if you would like to sell these at your location. We'd prefer you purchase them upfront to sell, or I can come by to collect the money.
We had a very busy September in the Okemo Valley! The Chamber wants to thank Tom Bradder and staff at the Bryant House in Weston for hosting our Chamber mixer on September 8th.
September 11 & 12 the Okemo Valley saw the "invasion" of the mini coopers as they went on a scavenger hunt throughout our towns. The event ended with a course set up on Sunday at the Fletcher Farm field where the drivers were blindfolded and their passengers were giving them directions from the back seat. You can view the video on our Okemo Valley facebook page - it was so funny! We're doing it again next year, September 10 & 11. Tell all your mini cooper friends! The State will be highlighting car and motorcycle rallies in Vermont for the 2011 Vermont Vacation Guide and our event will be in there for next year!
On September 15 we had 16 teams playing at our annual Chamber golf outing at the Okemo Valley Golf Club. It was a beautiful day and everyone said they would be back next year! Thanks goes out to Mary Knight of Knight Tubs for chairing the golf committee, along with Mark Verespy of The Killarney, Brian Halligan and Bill Graf of the Jackson Gore Inn. The Chamber would like to thank you for your hard work and a great day! We would also like to thank all the businesses for their donations.
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Our 2nd Annual Business Showcase was on Wednesday, September 22 from 5:30-7:30p at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts in Crafts in Ludlow. We had 36 vendors showcasing their food, products and services. Thank you to all our vendors for the very generous silent auction prizes. We look forward to our 3rd annual Okemo Valley Open House next August 10, 2011 at the Green Mountain Banquet & Conference Center in Chester. Our events are free and open to the public.
Next, it was on to the Big E representing the Okemo Valley. Chamber member companies joined me in the Vermont building on September 23 & 24th. Attendance was 64,290 on the 23rd and 77,434 on the 24th. Saturday was 151,417 in 90 degree weather. We handed out 25 cases of Okemo Valley guidebooks and coupon books.
Be sure to watch our guests on lpctv.org this month. I interviewed Dan & Penny Cote of Inn Victoria in Chester. I also caught up with Barre Pinske regarding his upcoming event on September 27 - October 3 called the Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival in Chester. In case you haven't seen it, check out Kids Play in the Okemo Valley on LPC-TV.
Upcoming Programs:
Our next Chamber mixer is October 13 at the Stone Hearth Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30pm. You must be a Chamber member to attend this particular mixer. It's our "Let's Make A Deal" where member companies partner with each other and create packages that I can market at the NY Times Travel Show and the Boston Globe Travel Show in February.
Attn Chester businesses: We have a special program scheduled for October 21st from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Newsbank Conference Center in Chester. Debra Boudreau, the Area Business Advisor for the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) will be leading a planning session designed to help you look at where your business is now and where you want it to be in 3 years. The session is jam-packed with tools, ideas and interaction. This is a great way to step outside of your business and give it some attention. TD Banknorth in Chester is sponsoring this event and providing a light lunch. RSVP The Chamber if you would like to attend.
Attn Ludlow businesses: As part of the e-vermont grant, we are bringing a program to you on October 21st from 8:30am-10am at the Fletcher Memorial Library called "Getting Your Business Online" sponsored by VtSBDC. Patrick Ripley, VtSBDC Broadband Business Advisor for e-vermont will host an interactive training and information seminar where business owners looking to establish a website are prepared for the website development process. Business owners are informed of potential costs, benefits, expectations and processes involved with establishing an online presence. They are taken through the design process and given exercises on how to speed up the development process, as well as to assist them in establishing how they want their website to function and appear. This seminar does not require participants to be stationed at computers, but does require broadband and/or internet access.
November 10th is our mixer at Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn at 5:30-730pm.
November 15th Mary-Rite Batesole of Northern Benefits will talk to us about Health Care Reform. 8:30am conference room at The Pointe. RSVP the Chamber.
December 8 is our Annual meeting at The Fullerton Inn in Chester.
As we prepare for the "leaf peepers" arrival during the next few weeks, let's keep in mind that our hospitality is what keeps them coming back, year after year, to our Okemo Valley!
Our 2011 "A Taste of Every Season from the Okemo Valley" dining calendar will be available for purchase by Columbus Weekend. These mouth-watering calendars are $20 each. All proceeds to benefit; Culinary Scholarship Fund at the River Valley Technical Center and the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Call the Chamber office if you would like to sell these at your location. We'd prefer you purchase them upfront to sell, or I can come by to collect the money.
We had a very busy September in the Okemo Valley! The Chamber wants to thank Tom Bradder and staff at the Bryant House in Weston for hosting our Chamber mixer on September 8th.
September 11 & 12 the Okemo Valley saw the "invasion" of the mini coopers as they went on a scavenger hunt throughout our towns. The event ended with a course set up on Sunday at the Fletcher Farm field where the drivers were blindfolded and their passengers were giving them directions from the back seat. You can view the video on our Okemo Valley facebook page - it was so funny! We're doing it again next year, September 10 & 11. Tell all your mini cooper friends! The State will be highlighting car and motorcycle rallies in Vermont for the 2011 Vermont Vacation Guide and our event will be in there for next year!
On September 15 we had 16 teams playing at our annual Chamber golf outing at the Okemo Valley Golf Club. It was a beautiful day and everyone said they would be back next year! Thanks goes out to Mary Knight of Knight Tubs for chairing the golf committee, along with Mark Verespy of The Killarney, Brian Halligan and Bill Graf of the Jackson Gore Inn. The Chamber would like to thank you for your hard work and a great day! We would also like to thank all the businesses for their donations.
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Our 2nd Annual Business Showcase was on Wednesday, September 22 from 5:30-7:30p at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts in Crafts in Ludlow. We had 36 vendors showcasing their food, products and services. Thank you to all our vendors for the very generous silent auction prizes. We look forward to our 3rd annual Okemo Valley Open House next August 10, 2011 at the Green Mountain Banquet & Conference Center in Chester. Our events are free and open to the public.
Next, it was on to the Big E representing the Okemo Valley. Chamber member companies joined me in the Vermont building on September 23 & 24th. Attendance was 64,290 on the 23rd and 77,434 on the 24th. Saturday was 151,417 in 90 degree weather. We handed out 25 cases of Okemo Valley guidebooks and coupon books.
Be sure to watch our guests on lpctv.org this month. I interviewed Dan & Penny Cote of Inn Victoria in Chester. I also caught up with Barre Pinske regarding his upcoming event on September 27 - October 3 called the Big Buzz Chainsaw Carving Festival in Chester. In case you haven't seen it, check out Kids Play in the Okemo Valley on LPC-TV.
Upcoming Programs:
Our next Chamber mixer is October 13 at the Stone Hearth Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30pm. You must be a Chamber member to attend this particular mixer. It's our "Let's Make A Deal" where member companies partner with each other and create packages that I can market at the NY Times Travel Show and the Boston Globe Travel Show in February.
Attn Chester businesses: We have a special program scheduled for October 21st from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Newsbank Conference Center in Chester. Debra Boudreau, the Area Business Advisor for the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) will be leading a planning session designed to help you look at where your business is now and where you want it to be in 3 years. The session is jam-packed with tools, ideas and interaction. This is a great way to step outside of your business and give it some attention. TD Banknorth in Chester is sponsoring this event and providing a light lunch. RSVP The Chamber if you would like to attend.
Attn Ludlow businesses: As part of the e-vermont grant, we are bringing a program to you on October 21st from 8:30am-10am at the Fletcher Memorial Library called "Getting Your Business Online" sponsored by VtSBDC. Patrick Ripley, VtSBDC Broadband Business Advisor for e-vermont will host an interactive training and information seminar where business owners looking to establish a website are prepared for the website development process. Business owners are informed of potential costs, benefits, expectations and processes involved with establishing an online presence. They are taken through the design process and given exercises on how to speed up the development process, as well as to assist them in establishing how they want their website to function and appear. This seminar does not require participants to be stationed at computers, but does require broadband and/or internet access.
November 10th is our mixer at Okemo's Jackson Gore Inn at 5:30-730pm.
November 15th Mary-Rite Batesole of Northern Benefits will talk to us about Health Care Reform. 8:30am conference room at The Pointe. RSVP the Chamber.
December 8 is our Annual meeting at The Fullerton Inn in Chester.
As we prepare for the "leaf peepers" arrival during the next few weeks, let's keep in mind that our hospitality is what keeps them coming back, year after year, to our Okemo Valley!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Local Programming Highlights on LPCTV for the upcoming week.
LPCTV is on local cable TV channels 8 and 10 in the Towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, and Mount Holly. Local shows can also be viewed online. Complete program schedule listings are also found on LPCTV's website and can be seen on the TV Bulletin Board.
CHANNEL 8
Skylar & Lexi Show: The Gulf Disaster: Sisters Skylar and Alexia "Lexi" White (ages 11 & 10) premiere their special report from the Gulf Shores, where they traveled this summer to see the oil spill damage with their own eyes.
Living the Good Life for Less (snowboard movie): Ludlow-based Kirk Borodaeff premieres the latest snowboard movie from Stalker Image Productions.
LES vs CTES Soccer: Bruce Perry covers his "Game of the Future Stars", featuring the Ludlow and Cavendish Elementary School teams.
BRGN Stick Season Auction Promo: Black River Good Neighbor Services promotes its upcoming event.
Mountain Times Presents "The View from Ludlow": Back from his trip to Italy, Ralph Pace is back on the set to deliver his weekly news headlines.
CHANNEL 10
Election Coverage 2010: Including Brigid Faenza, candidate for State Representative (Windsor-Rutland-1), VT Gubernatorial Debate (in St. Albans), State Treasurer Candidate Forum.
Bernie Sanders Town Meeting on Broadband: Senator Bernie Sanders recently held a Town Meeting at VTC in Randolph to discuss the recent federal stimulus package dedicated to broadband deployment in Vermont.
Local Government Meetings: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the following local meetings & hearings will be broadcast this week: Cavendish Selectboard (on 10/13).
CHANNEL 8
Skylar & Lexi Show: The Gulf Disaster: Sisters Skylar and Alexia "Lexi" White (ages 11 & 10) premiere their special report from the Gulf Shores, where they traveled this summer to see the oil spill damage with their own eyes.
Living the Good Life for Less (snowboard movie): Ludlow-based Kirk Borodaeff premieres the latest snowboard movie from Stalker Image Productions.
LES vs CTES Soccer: Bruce Perry covers his "Game of the Future Stars", featuring the Ludlow and Cavendish Elementary School teams.
BRGN Stick Season Auction Promo: Black River Good Neighbor Services promotes its upcoming event.
Mountain Times Presents "The View from Ludlow": Back from his trip to Italy, Ralph Pace is back on the set to deliver his weekly news headlines.
CHANNEL 10
Election Coverage 2010: Including Brigid Faenza, candidate for State Representative (Windsor-Rutland-1), VT Gubernatorial Debate (in St. Albans), State Treasurer Candidate Forum.
Bernie Sanders Town Meeting on Broadband: Senator Bernie Sanders recently held a Town Meeting at VTC in Randolph to discuss the recent federal stimulus package dedicated to broadband deployment in Vermont.
Local Government Meetings: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the following local meetings & hearings will be broadcast this week: Cavendish Selectboard (on 10/13).
Cavendish Update 10/1/10 News/Calendar/Events
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com
The 10/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. On-line Cavendish Update
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Test Wells for Manganese
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Fall 2010 Grants
5. Local Foods: Grass Fed Beef Available in Cavendish
6. Cavendish Library has Two New Book Clubs
7. Annual Blessing of the Animals at Gethsemane Church
8. Pictorial Display of Proctorsville
9. October Cavendish Calendar
10. BRGNS Stick Season Social October 23rd at Bella Luna Ristorante
1. On-Line Cavendish Update
Since 2008, the Cavendish Update has been archived on-line. According to the “stats” section of the blog, many people have started using this format, particularly in the past few months when the site was expanded to include direct links to Cavendish organizations and non-profits. This section also includes community-based organizations (CBOs) that serve the town, e.g. SEVCA, Good Neighbors. If you don’t see an organization listed, it may be because they have no website (which is the case for the Gill Home and the Black River Senior Center). If you have a site you’d like added, please e-mail margoc@tds.net with the URL. Note that this is not a business directory. The Cavendish Historical Society maintains such a directory, which is available in PDF by e-mailing margoc@tds.net Print copies are also available from the library and the Town Office.
Many times press releases are received just after the Update has been posted to the e-mail subscriber list. Unless it’s an emergency, this information will be posted directly to the Update blog. This is often the case with Select Board and Water Board agendas.
There is a “comment” section on the blog, which allows you to provide additional information or comment on an article. Anyone can read the blog, but you must be registered to use the Comment feature. Because these sections can be targeted for spam, this is regularly checked to ensure that what’s written pertains to Cavendish and not a sales pitch of a dubious product.
2. Cavendish Related News
At Broadband Town Meeting Vermonters are Wired for Discontent
Update on Okemo Mountain Coaster
Mack Molding Sees Continued Success
State Telephone Subsidy Available: An average credit of $13 a month on basic local service is available to people 65 and older with household income less than $25,498 or people under 65 with household incomes of less than $21,855. To enroll, customers can call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119 or the Agency of Human Services Economic Division at 1-800-479-6151.
Census Data: VT Fared Better Than Many States
Stantec to Close North Springfield Operation
3. Test Wells for Manganese: Mn in Drinking Water Has Adverse Effects on Children
In the recent edition of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a study of 362 Quebec children between the ages of 6 and 13 found significant deficits in the intelligence quotient (IQ) of children exposed to higher concentration of manganese in drinking water. Yet, manganese concentrations were well below current guidelines." The average IQ of children whose tap water was in the upper 20% of manganese concentration was 6 points below children whose water contained little or no manganese. These findings are similar to other research conducted primarily in third world countries.
Cavendish has the same geography as parts of Quebec, and in fact, the town water’s filtration system comes from Canada. The town’s water is now filtered. If you have a well, testing should include Manganese (Mn) levels. The FDA standard is 0.5 mg/L This most recent study adds to the growing body of scientific data, which indicates that this standard is too high. An abstract of the article is available from Science Daily.
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Fall 2010 Grants
The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants that will be awarded this fall. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2010. Applications are available at Crow’s Bakery on Depot St. in Proctorsville, the 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, non-profits and citizens in the Fall and in the Spring for the last three years. 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. Each applicant must demonstrate that its proposed project will enhance community building in Cavendish and Proctorsville. A panel of local citizens reviews all applications and recommends the ultimate grantees based on the quantity and quality of community building proposed, and on the feasibility of each project. 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. Local Foods: Grass Fed Beef Available in Cavendish
Moonlite Meadows Farm, located on East Hill Road in Cavendish, has all cuts of their grass fed beef available for sale. They also have eggs and lamb. FMI: 226-7807
6. Cavendish Library has Two New Book Clubs
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library has two new book clubs for students. The first, known as the “Advanced Readers’ Club” this Friday in conjunction with “The Book Nook” in Ludlow, VT. This club is open to students grades 4-6 and will meet once a month.
The term “Advanced Readers” does not refer to reading level, but to advanced copies of books, which are not yet published. These advanced copies are provided free of charge by the Book Nook. After the students have read the books, they will write short reviews and that information will be sent to Patty at “The Book Nook” to inform her book selection.
The second book club is an offshoot of the popular “Booksploration” after school program, which meets every Wednesday for Kindergarten and First Grade students. Thanks to an anonymous donation, the library will be giving out a free copy of the featured book twice a month to attending students. “We couldn’t do this without the donation” states Kata Welch, Librarian, “and we are very grateful to our anonymous donor.”
7. Annual Blessing of the Animals at Gethsemane Church
The blessing of animals is a very old tradition, dating back to when a farmer’s livestock would be blessed in appreciation for their part in providing sustenance, and as a reminder of the farmer's responsibilities in caring for these beings. With the decrease in family farming, this blessing has come to recognize the special bond between pet owners and their “critters.”
Lots of churches schedule their blessing of the animals in early October, in connection with the Feast of St. Francis. The Italian tradition does blessing on January 17th, the date of the death (in 356 AD) of Saint Anthony of Abbot, the patron saint of the animal kingdom. Other congregations do it around Earth Day, or at an outdoor summer service.
Do your animals need blessing? Come to Gethsemane Church on Depot Street this Sunday (Oct 3) at 9:30am for the annual Blessing of the Animals service. All people and all animals are welcome, regardless of faith, religion or not. For more information call 226-7187.
8. Pictorial Display of Proctorsville at the Cavendish Library
The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) has mounted a display of photographs of Proctorsville in the Leonard Proctor Reading Room at the Cavendish Community Library. Included are rarely seen photographs of the original Pollard store and the covered bridge on Depot Street. There are photographs of the Proctorsville Coronet Band, the Cottage and Eagle Hotels, and the Railroad Station,. Once located on Twenty Mile Stream, are pictures of the Cheese Factory and the Wheeler School. There is even a photograph of the 1927 flood. The display will be up until November 1.
On Sunday, October 10, many of the buildings in the photographs will be visited as part of the Proctorsville Walking Tour. Beginning at 1 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial, this tour will meet up with the CHS Annual Cemetery Tour, at Hillcrest Cemetery at 2 pm. Carmine Guica, historian and genealogist, will be leading this tour.
Copies of the self-guided Proctorsville Walking Tour are available from the Library.
9. October Cavendish Calendar
October 1 (Friday): Black River Good Neighbors Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 from 10-4. FMI: www.brgn.org
• Ludlow Farmer’s Market 4-7 in front of Okemo Mountain School
October 2 (Saturday): Black River Good Neighbors Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 from 10-4. FMI: www.brgn.org
October 3 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807
• Black River Good Neighbors Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 from 10-2. FMI: www.brgn.org
• Facilitated Meditation - quieting the mind and the cultivation of clarity in our lives - 4-5 p.m. Please call Robin at 226-7736 or 226-7007.
• Annual Blessing of the Animals, Gethsemane Church, Depot St. Proctorsville, 9:30 am. All are welcome. See article 7.
October 6 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
October 7 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373.
• Itchy Fingers Cavendish Library Program for students in Grades 4-6 Basic Cake Decorating Part 2. FMI: 226-7503 or Kwelch@wswsu.org
October 8 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market 4-7 in front of Okemo Mountain School
October 10 (Sunday): Last day Cavendish Historical Society Museum is open for the season. Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Proctorsville Walking Tour-Meets at 1 pm in front of the War Memorial across from the Proctorsville Green. Will meet up with the Annual Cemetery Tour at 2 pm in Hillcrest Cemetery. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Annual Cemetery Tour with Carmine Guica: Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 11 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. These meetings are taped by LPC-TV, and can be watched on-line www.lpctv.org or Comcast. Agendas are posted on the Cavendish Update blog
October 12 (Tuesday): Cavendish School Board Meeting at the Cavendish School. Meetings are televised on LPC-TV and minutes are posted on the school’s website http://ctes.wswsu.org/ctesboard/
October 13 (Wednesday): Booksploration for Grades K-1 Book will be Leaf Man. FMI: 226-7503 or Kwelch@wswsu.org
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Stone Heath Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30: FMI: 802-228-5830
October 14 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
October 17 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, 5 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 20 (Wednesday): The Cavendish Homeworkers II meeting will meet at 10:30. This meeting will be our Christmas meeting where we bring gifts (value of up to $10) and exchange them by drawing numbers. There will be a potluck lunch with the husbands invited to lunch. The meeting will take place at the Proctorsville Fire Department building.
October 21 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• Schools closed due to NEA Convention
• Wendy Clinch, local mystery writer, will be speaking about her new book “Double Black,” at the Fletcher Memorial Library’s Third Thursday Program
October 22 (Friday): Schools closed due to NEA Convention
October 23 (Saturday): BRGNS Stick Season Social/Auction at Bella Luna Ristorante, 6 pm. See article 10 below. FMI: www.brgn.org
October 28 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel G. Marquez will be thee book for the Book Discussion Group that meets at the Fletcher Library, Ludlow, 7pm Community Room.
October 31 (Sunday): Happy Halloween
10. BRGNS Stick Season Social October 23rd at Bella Luna Ristorante
Black River Good Neighbor Services is planning it’s first ever Stick Season Social. When asked what stick season is, Jim Fuller, President of BRGNS’s Board said “it’s the season with no leaves, no snow, no free concerts and not much to do until now”. This is a fun and fund raising dinner to help BRGNS a 501 (c)-3 non-profit organization) help retire renovation costs for their new location at the Ludlow Tank Barn Building.
Bella Luna will be the site of the Saturday October 23rd event opening with a cash bar and silent auction at 6PM. The dinner will be a lavish buffet followed by a Viennese Table loaded with luscious desserts. Silent Auction Items to date are
• Basket of breakfast goodies by Lucille Evens
• Framed photograph by landscape photographer Tom Johnson
• Hand made bench by craftsman Lenny Lawson
• One week stay in the Tuscany, Italy villa of Dan & Marie Sullivan
• Furniture by Clear Lake Furniture
• Cord of Firewood from Bob & Jean Smith
• Calm Moments Spa: 1 hour massage & 1 hour facial
• 6 Galway Irish Crystal Wine Glasses, O’Hara pattern
• Gift basket from Summit Soapworks
• Stained glass window 31 x 27 inches, an original work by Peter LaBelle
• Singleton’s $35 gift certificate
• 1 month Gold Spa membership at the Castle Spa
• 2 Gift items from Blue Sky Trading
• 100 gallons of fuel oil from Cota & Cota
• Demos of ski’s and boots for two from the Boot Pro
• Half case of wine from Village Wines & Cheeses
• Selected products by Mary Kay
• Cocktail party for 16 with hors d’oeuvres catered at your home including setup and clean up by Lois Brown and Jim Wallis
• Benson’s Chevrolet gift certificate for an oil change, filter & lube
• Basket of dog treats from Riverside Pet Care
• Portrait of your pet by Portrait Society of American Artist Jane Hart
• Green fees for four at Tatter Hill Country Club
• 2 Nights Stay in the Luxury Suite at the Echo Lake Inn
• 2 original paintings by newly discovered artist Carol Mohan
• 2 original oil paintings by Matthew Mounsey, English artist schooled at the Royal Academy of Art donated by Jane & Stand Hart
• Photograph by Jeff Scott of Ludlow donated by Jane & Stan Hart
• Original oil painting by Darlene Braz
• Set of six hand hooked chair pads by Nancy Kelley
More auction items are arriving daily. Tickets are $50 per person, including dinner, gratuities and tax. Tickets can be purchased at BRGNS Thrift Shop at 105 Main St, Peoples United Bank, 213 Main St, the Book Nook, 136 Main St and LaValley Building Supply at 182 Pleasant St Extension, all in Ludlow. You may call 802-228-3663 or check out some of the silent auction items at www.brgn.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited to the first 130 people so please buy now. FMI: BRGN
The 10/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. On-line Cavendish Update
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Test Wells for Manganese
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Fall 2010 Grants
5. Local Foods: Grass Fed Beef Available in Cavendish
6. Cavendish Library has Two New Book Clubs
7. Annual Blessing of the Animals at Gethsemane Church
8. Pictorial Display of Proctorsville
9. October Cavendish Calendar
10. BRGNS Stick Season Social October 23rd at Bella Luna Ristorante
1. On-Line Cavendish Update
Since 2008, the Cavendish Update has been archived on-line. According to the “stats” section of the blog, many people have started using this format, particularly in the past few months when the site was expanded to include direct links to Cavendish organizations and non-profits. This section also includes community-based organizations (CBOs) that serve the town, e.g. SEVCA, Good Neighbors. If you don’t see an organization listed, it may be because they have no website (which is the case for the Gill Home and the Black River Senior Center). If you have a site you’d like added, please e-mail margoc@tds.net with the URL. Note that this is not a business directory. The Cavendish Historical Society maintains such a directory, which is available in PDF by e-mailing margoc@tds.net Print copies are also available from the library and the Town Office.
Many times press releases are received just after the Update has been posted to the e-mail subscriber list. Unless it’s an emergency, this information will be posted directly to the Update blog. This is often the case with Select Board and Water Board agendas.
There is a “comment” section on the blog, which allows you to provide additional information or comment on an article. Anyone can read the blog, but you must be registered to use the Comment feature. Because these sections can be targeted for spam, this is regularly checked to ensure that what’s written pertains to Cavendish and not a sales pitch of a dubious product.
2. Cavendish Related News
At Broadband Town Meeting Vermonters are Wired for Discontent
Update on Okemo Mountain Coaster
Mack Molding Sees Continued Success
State Telephone Subsidy Available: An average credit of $13 a month on basic local service is available to people 65 and older with household income less than $25,498 or people under 65 with household incomes of less than $21,855. To enroll, customers can call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-642-5119 or the Agency of Human Services Economic Division at 1-800-479-6151.
Census Data: VT Fared Better Than Many States
Stantec to Close North Springfield Operation
3. Test Wells for Manganese: Mn in Drinking Water Has Adverse Effects on Children
In the recent edition of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a study of 362 Quebec children between the ages of 6 and 13 found significant deficits in the intelligence quotient (IQ) of children exposed to higher concentration of manganese in drinking water. Yet, manganese concentrations were well below current guidelines." The average IQ of children whose tap water was in the upper 20% of manganese concentration was 6 points below children whose water contained little or no manganese. These findings are similar to other research conducted primarily in third world countries.
Cavendish has the same geography as parts of Quebec, and in fact, the town water’s filtration system comes from Canada. The town’s water is now filtered. If you have a well, testing should include Manganese (Mn) levels. The FDA standard is 0.5 mg/L This most recent study adds to the growing body of scientific data, which indicates that this standard is too high. An abstract of the article is available from Science Daily.
4. CCF Accepting Applications for Fall 2010 Grants
The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants that will be awarded this fall. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2010. Applications are available at Crow’s Bakery on Depot St. in Proctorsville, the 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, non-profits and citizens in the Fall and in the Spring for the last three years. 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. Each applicant must demonstrate that its proposed project will enhance community building in Cavendish and Proctorsville. A panel of local citizens reviews all applications and recommends the ultimate grantees based on the quantity and quality of community building proposed, and on the feasibility of each project. 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. Local Foods: Grass Fed Beef Available in Cavendish
Moonlite Meadows Farm, located on East Hill Road in Cavendish, has all cuts of their grass fed beef available for sale. They also have eggs and lamb. FMI: 226-7807
6. Cavendish Library has Two New Book Clubs
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library has two new book clubs for students. The first, known as the “Advanced Readers’ Club” this Friday in conjunction with “The Book Nook” in Ludlow, VT. This club is open to students grades 4-6 and will meet once a month.
The term “Advanced Readers” does not refer to reading level, but to advanced copies of books, which are not yet published. These advanced copies are provided free of charge by the Book Nook. After the students have read the books, they will write short reviews and that information will be sent to Patty at “The Book Nook” to inform her book selection.
The second book club is an offshoot of the popular “Booksploration” after school program, which meets every Wednesday for Kindergarten and First Grade students. Thanks to an anonymous donation, the library will be giving out a free copy of the featured book twice a month to attending students. “We couldn’t do this without the donation” states Kata Welch, Librarian, “and we are very grateful to our anonymous donor.”
7. Annual Blessing of the Animals at Gethsemane Church
The blessing of animals is a very old tradition, dating back to when a farmer’s livestock would be blessed in appreciation for their part in providing sustenance, and as a reminder of the farmer's responsibilities in caring for these beings. With the decrease in family farming, this blessing has come to recognize the special bond between pet owners and their “critters.”
Lots of churches schedule their blessing of the animals in early October, in connection with the Feast of St. Francis. The Italian tradition does blessing on January 17th, the date of the death (in 356 AD) of Saint Anthony of Abbot, the patron saint of the animal kingdom. Other congregations do it around Earth Day, or at an outdoor summer service.
Do your animals need blessing? Come to Gethsemane Church on Depot Street this Sunday (Oct 3) at 9:30am for the annual Blessing of the Animals service. All people and all animals are welcome, regardless of faith, religion or not. For more information call 226-7187.
8. Pictorial Display of Proctorsville at the Cavendish Library
The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) has mounted a display of photographs of Proctorsville in the Leonard Proctor Reading Room at the Cavendish Community Library. Included are rarely seen photographs of the original Pollard store and the covered bridge on Depot Street. There are photographs of the Proctorsville Coronet Band, the Cottage and Eagle Hotels, and the Railroad Station,. Once located on Twenty Mile Stream, are pictures of the Cheese Factory and the Wheeler School. There is even a photograph of the 1927 flood. The display will be up until November 1.
On Sunday, October 10, many of the buildings in the photographs will be visited as part of the Proctorsville Walking Tour. Beginning at 1 pm in front of the Proctorsville War Memorial, this tour will meet up with the CHS Annual Cemetery Tour, at Hillcrest Cemetery at 2 pm. Carmine Guica, historian and genealogist, will be leading this tour.
Copies of the self-guided Proctorsville Walking Tour are available from the Library.
9. October Cavendish Calendar
October 1 (Friday): Black River Good Neighbors Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 from 10-4. FMI: www.brgn.org
• Ludlow Farmer’s Market 4-7 in front of Okemo Mountain School
October 2 (Saturday): Black River Good Neighbors Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 from 10-4. FMI: www.brgn.org
October 3 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807
• Black River Good Neighbors Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 from 10-2. FMI: www.brgn.org
• Facilitated Meditation - quieting the mind and the cultivation of clarity in our lives - 4-5 p.m. Please call Robin at 226-7736 or 226-7007.
• Annual Blessing of the Animals, Gethsemane Church, Depot St. Proctorsville, 9:30 am. All are welcome. See article 7.
October 6 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.
October 7 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373.
• Itchy Fingers Cavendish Library Program for students in Grades 4-6 Basic Cake Decorating Part 2. FMI: 226-7503 or Kwelch@wswsu.org
October 8 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market 4-7 in front of Okemo Mountain School
October 10 (Sunday): Last day Cavendish Historical Society Museum is open for the season. Open 2-4 pm. Special focus on the 1940s. Be sure to visit the 1940’s Candy Store being run by the Young Historians. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Proctorsville Walking Tour-Meets at 1 pm in front of the War Memorial across from the Proctorsville Green. Will meet up with the Annual Cemetery Tour at 2 pm in Hillcrest Cemetery. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Annual Cemetery Tour with Carmine Guica: Hillcrest Cemetery in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 11 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. These meetings are taped by LPC-TV, and can be watched on-line www.lpctv.org or Comcast. Agendas are posted on the Cavendish Update blog
October 12 (Tuesday): Cavendish School Board Meeting at the Cavendish School. Meetings are televised on LPC-TV and minutes are posted on the school’s website http://ctes.wswsu.org/ctesboard/
October 13 (Wednesday): Booksploration for Grades K-1 Book will be Leaf Man. FMI: 226-7503 or Kwelch@wswsu.org
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Stone Heath Inn and Tavern in Chester from 5:30-7:30: FMI: 802-228-5830
October 14 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
October 17 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner, 5 pm at the Cavendish Elementary School. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
October 20 (Wednesday): The Cavendish Homeworkers II meeting will meet at 10:30. This meeting will be our Christmas meeting where we bring gifts (value of up to $10) and exchange them by drawing numbers. There will be a potluck lunch with the husbands invited to lunch. The meeting will take place at the Proctorsville Fire Department building.
October 21 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• Schools closed due to NEA Convention
• Wendy Clinch, local mystery writer, will be speaking about her new book “Double Black,” at the Fletcher Memorial Library’s Third Thursday Program
October 22 (Friday): Schools closed due to NEA Convention
October 23 (Saturday): BRGNS Stick Season Social/Auction at Bella Luna Ristorante, 6 pm. See article 10 below. FMI: www.brgn.org
October 28 (Thursday): Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel G. Marquez will be thee book for the Book Discussion Group that meets at the Fletcher Library, Ludlow, 7pm Community Room.
October 31 (Sunday): Happy Halloween
10. BRGNS Stick Season Social October 23rd at Bella Luna Ristorante
Black River Good Neighbor Services is planning it’s first ever Stick Season Social. When asked what stick season is, Jim Fuller, President of BRGNS’s Board said “it’s the season with no leaves, no snow, no free concerts and not much to do until now”. This is a fun and fund raising dinner to help BRGNS a 501 (c)-3 non-profit organization) help retire renovation costs for their new location at the Ludlow Tank Barn Building.
Bella Luna will be the site of the Saturday October 23rd event opening with a cash bar and silent auction at 6PM. The dinner will be a lavish buffet followed by a Viennese Table loaded with luscious desserts. Silent Auction Items to date are
• Basket of breakfast goodies by Lucille Evens
• Framed photograph by landscape photographer Tom Johnson
• Hand made bench by craftsman Lenny Lawson
• One week stay in the Tuscany, Italy villa of Dan & Marie Sullivan
• Furniture by Clear Lake Furniture
• Cord of Firewood from Bob & Jean Smith
• Calm Moments Spa: 1 hour massage & 1 hour facial
• 6 Galway Irish Crystal Wine Glasses, O’Hara pattern
• Gift basket from Summit Soapworks
• Stained glass window 31 x 27 inches, an original work by Peter LaBelle
• Singleton’s $35 gift certificate
• 1 month Gold Spa membership at the Castle Spa
• 2 Gift items from Blue Sky Trading
• 100 gallons of fuel oil from Cota & Cota
• Demos of ski’s and boots for two from the Boot Pro
• Half case of wine from Village Wines & Cheeses
• Selected products by Mary Kay
• Cocktail party for 16 with hors d’oeuvres catered at your home including setup and clean up by Lois Brown and Jim Wallis
• Benson’s Chevrolet gift certificate for an oil change, filter & lube
• Basket of dog treats from Riverside Pet Care
• Portrait of your pet by Portrait Society of American Artist Jane Hart
• Green fees for four at Tatter Hill Country Club
• 2 Nights Stay in the Luxury Suite at the Echo Lake Inn
• 2 original paintings by newly discovered artist Carol Mohan
• 2 original oil paintings by Matthew Mounsey, English artist schooled at the Royal Academy of Art donated by Jane & Stand Hart
• Photograph by Jeff Scott of Ludlow donated by Jane & Stan Hart
• Original oil painting by Darlene Braz
• Set of six hand hooked chair pads by Nancy Kelley
More auction items are arriving daily. Tickets are $50 per person, including dinner, gratuities and tax. Tickets can be purchased at BRGNS Thrift Shop at 105 Main St, Peoples United Bank, 213 Main St, the Book Nook, 136 Main St and LaValley Building Supply at 182 Pleasant St Extension, all in Ludlow. You may call 802-228-3663 or check out some of the silent auction items at www.brgn.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited to the first 130 people so please buy now. FMI: BRGN
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