An Open Letter from LPCTV:
LPCTV serves the Black River Valley and Okemo region by:
- operating two community television channels on local cable TV (8 & 10 in Ludlow, Plymouth, and Cavendish; 20 & 21 in Mount Holly), 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
- providing free and low-cost media production and skills training to community members
-providing channel time, a TV studio, and production equipment to individuals & organizations on a first-come, first-serve basis
- operating a website that features “video-on-demand” of local programming and community announcements
- publicizing local community events, news, & information
- recording & broadcasting “gavel-to-gavel” coverage of local government meetings
- assisting local organizations with outreach & communications strategies
- promoting local arts & culture
- providing educational & recreational opportunities for youth through after-school programs, summer camps, & more
- sharing video programming from around the state through participation in the Vermont Media Exchange (VMX)
LPCTV has spent much of the last year on building a sound business model, by developing and increasing new revenue streams, such as business underwriting, fee-based production services, membership fees, and Town support (through appropriations). Strengthening our revenue streams has become increasingly important and is even more so now, as we prepare for the upcoming move to our new home on the former Ludlow Armory property, now scheduled for late 2011. The projected budget for the LPCTV build-out in the new building is $235,000. In addition, LPCTV’s monthly expenses will be increasing approximately 300% in rent and utilities. Our newly-refined business plan addresses these issues head-on.
LPCTV realizes that those added costs are far outweighed by the benefits our new home will bring to the community. By providing a much larger, more accommodating, and inviting facility, we will be dramatically enhancing our services to individuals and organizations throughout the region. Such enhancements will include:
- educational opportunities such as classes, workshops, and group trainings
- the ability to host community events and public screenings
- support for the arts with performances from theatre groups, live bands, and more
- a more accommodating / larger space for community members to make their own TV shows, which will include a much larger studio set, a portable kitchen, & audience seating area.
- sound / edit room for the recording or oral / visual histories (we will be working with local historical groups on a documentary & archiving project
The LPCTV Board of Directors completed a strategic plan in 2010, which included a new vision, mission statement, goals, as well as the aforementioned business plan.
Vision: LPCTV strives to be a primary source for exchanging information in our region by increasing and enhancing the delivery of locally-produced media and expanding the reach of its service area and modes of delivery.
Mission Statement: LPCTV gives voice to the community by facilitating the production and delivery of media and providing state-of-the-art facilities.
With 2010 coming to a close, it’s worth noting that the upcoming year will be LPCTV’s biggest. LPCTV will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2011. As we mark that occasion, we will be in transition from the “little TV station” based in the Ludlow Elementary School into becoming a true community media center with in a new state-of-the-art facility.
We would like to thank those who have already assisted in making this move to the former Ludlow Armory “tank barn” possible- the Town of Ludlow, the votes of Ludlow, the Ludlow Armory Advisory committee, the LPCTV Board of Directors, and the Vermont legislature. Without the support from these key parties, we would not have this great new location for a future home.
We have our work cut out for us through the first half of this upcoming year, but the payoff will be tremendous.
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Cavendish Update 12/24/10 Services/News/Volunteers needed
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 12/24/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Christmas Eve Services in Cavendish
2. Cavendish Library Holiday Hours
3. Congratulations to Local Snowboard Competition Winners
4. Mentors Needed for Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES)
5. LPCTV…Beyond Television
6. Cavendish Related News
7. Live Authentically Course
8. Cavendish Events 12/25-12/31
1. Christmas Eve Services in Cavendish
The following services will take place in Cavendish:
• Lessons and Carols Service at 5 pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, Depot Street Proctorsville
• Cavendish Baptist Church, 7 pm traditional candle-lighting service retells the story of Jesus' birth through scripture and carols. Safe, battery-powered candles are available for young children.
• Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 7 pm mass.
• St. James Methodist Church Service 8pm
2. Cavendish Library Holiday Hours
The Cavendish Library will operate as follows during the holiday season:
12/24 and 12/25- Closed
12/27: 10-6
10/28: 9-4:30
12/29 and 12/30: 9-6:30
12/31: 9-2
1/1-Closed
3. Congratulations to Local Snowboard Competition Winners
At Okemo Mountain’s recent “What I learned This Summer Rail Jam,” Lily Calabrese won the Women 16 and over snowboard division, while TJ James won for best trick in the snowboard division. Congratulations to both Proctorsville residents.
4. Mentors Needed for Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES)
CTES is looking for volunteers to mentor children for one hour a week. Mentors meet at the school for games, crafts, conversation, etc. FMI: Ramona Rushford 226-7758.
5. LPCTV…Beyond Television
You may know that LPCTV is a community television station serving the Black River Valley & Okemo region, but did you know that it is not just a TV station? “There are two major parts to LPCTV- viewing and doing”, explains Executive Director Patrick Cody. “And with those two parts there are many, many pieces”. In terms of the “viewing” part to LPCTV, there is cable television and there is its website. In addition to the cable TV channels it operates - 8 and 10 in Ludlow, Plymouth, and Cavendish and Channels 20 and 21 in Mount Holly- LPCTV also offers local programming as “video on demand” through its website, and in 2011 there will be additional video services offered on its site. Cody reports that the LPCTV is working out some details on a plan that would bring live streaming of its TV channels to its website, through a partnership with the e-Vermont Community Broadband project.
In terms of the “doing” part to LPCTV, there are free and low-cost training, equipment, and distribution to those in the local community who want to make a show of their own. “’Don’t just watch TV, make TV’ has been a slogan we’ve used for a long time, but these days it’s about more than just TV”, says Executive Director Patrick Cody. “We’ve embraced the advancements in media and technology to include a lot of other areas in what we offer”, he said. Such offerings include web-based distribution, digital photography, graphic design, and audio production.
LPCTV will be turning 10 years old in 2011 and is planning for a major expansion. The move to the former Ludlow Armory complex will pave the way for LPCTV to provide the space to community members, non profit groups, local businesses, and others to take advantage of many new opportunities, whether for educational or recreational purposes. Cody explains “whether you’re organization needs to get its word out or you’re a resident or taxpayer with something to say, an artist or musician, aspiring filmmaker, we’re here to help. These days the slogan is more like ‘Don’t just view it; do it”. For more information on LPCTV or its building project visit its website or call 228-8808.
6. Cavendish Related News
Shumlin backs off mandatory school cuts: Schools didn't make the cuts and now taxpayers will pay the price. "For those who came to the plate and made the cuts, they'll have a lower property tax rate this year than those who did not. That's how Act 68 works," said Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin, D-Vermont. Lawmakers set a target for schools districts to cut $23 million. Only 14 of 39 supervisory unions met the goal. Shumlin helped pass the plan but says he won't enforce it and instead will use $19 million in federal funds to help bail schools out. …….Gov.-elect Shumlin and Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca hope that schools use this $19 million from Congress very wisely and not only use it for FY12 but FY13. "This one-year bridge does help school districts get closer to meeting those challenges, it gives more time for voluntarily school merger bill Act 153 to take hold so that we can find those efficiencies statewide so that we're not impacting students," Vilaseca said. But Shumlin says there will be no mandate from Montpelier, leaving school spending choices and the consequences on the shoulders of voters. "The more you spend the more you pay, the less you spend the less you pay," Shumlin said. Note CTES has worked to meet the Challenge for Change reduction. WCAX
CVPS to raise rates: Central Vermont Public Service customers will see their rates go up, but not as much as the company wanted. CVPS announced Wednesday that it has reached a deal with the state Public Service Department to raise rates by 7.7 percent-- about a half percentage point less than originally sought. If approved by the Public Service Board, the rate hike will take effect Jan. 1.Average customer will seen their bills rise from $78 to $84 a month. WCAX
Vermont 2010 Census Data: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 308,745,538 people live in the United States as of April 1, 2010. That's an increase of 9.7 percent since 2000. Vermont's new population count is 625,741 people. "We still rank as the second smallest state in the country, behind Wyoming," said Will Sawyer of the Vermont Data Center. "New England overall did not grow very, very substantially between 2000 and 2010." The biggest increases in population happened in the South and West, but our area saw some of the smallest growth. Vermont's population grew 2.8 percent between 2000 and 2010, that's down from 8.2 percent over the previous decade. More detailed census numbers broken down block-by-block will be released in February and March. States, including Vermont, will use those detailed counts to redraw their state legislative districts. WCAX. Com
Vermont to get more heating assistance: About 27,000 of Vermont's needy are slated to receive more home heating assistance. Tuesday, the Senate cleared the way for an additional $10.8 million. Vermont faced the prospect of a 40 percent cut in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP, which helps senior citizens on fixed incomes, families with children and the disabled. So far this year, Vermont has received a total of $14.8 million for LIHEAP, compared to the $25.6 million in regular funding it received last year. WCAX
Vermonters to get refunds from DIRECTV: Satellite television provider DIRECTV will pay refunds to customers as part of a consumer fraud settlement. The Vermont Attorney General's Office has received more than 300 complaints about DIRECTV in the past three years. The AG says the company made attractive offers for service without making clear that subscribers would have to extend their contracts to get the deals. For information about filing for a refund from DIRECTV, contact the Vermont Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program at: 802-656-3183 or toll free in Vermont at 800-649-2424, or by e-mail at consumer@uvm.edu. A copy of the form to request a refund is also available at the Attorney General's consumer website.
7. Live Authentically Course
Cavendish resident Martha Mott will be teaching the Live Authentically course at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 12:00 beginning January 8, 2011 and ending March 19, 2011. Live Authentically is a playful course that is designed to help you to discover your inner potential and to gain insight into the big questions in life such as “Who am I? What am I here to do? What’s stopping me?” and “How can I create the life I want?” Creativity in the classroom is inspired by using humor, games, collage, journaling, and more as we explore topics that include communication, personality, values, strengths, time, stress, money, life purpose, and goals. You will complete the course with a new awareness of who you are, intention statements of what you intend to do and be, and an action plan designed to implement your new vision of yourself. The program will be set up with guidelines that encourage personal growth and wellness in a safe and confidential environment.
The fee is $300 (that's only $10 an hour). To register, please contact Martha at 226-7848 or at Martha@liveauthentically.org
8. Cavendish Events 12/25-12/31
December 25 (Saturday): Merry Christmas. Post Office Closed
December 26 (Sunday): Cavendish Baptist Church, 10 am service. Now that Christmas is over, how do we apply the ancient biblical story of Jesus to our modern lives? Come to worship and praise God for the past year and to contemplate the direction of your life in the year ahead.
December 28 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
December 30 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• 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
December 31 (Friday): New Year’s Eve. The Post office will be open until noon. Many offices, including libraries are closed.
The 12/24/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Christmas Eve Services in Cavendish
2. Cavendish Library Holiday Hours
3. Congratulations to Local Snowboard Competition Winners
4. Mentors Needed for Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES)
5. LPCTV…Beyond Television
6. Cavendish Related News
7. Live Authentically Course
8. Cavendish Events 12/25-12/31
1. Christmas Eve Services in Cavendish
The following services will take place in Cavendish:
• Lessons and Carols Service at 5 pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, Depot Street Proctorsville
• Cavendish Baptist Church, 7 pm traditional candle-lighting service retells the story of Jesus' birth through scripture and carols. Safe, battery-powered candles are available for young children.
• Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 7 pm mass.
• St. James Methodist Church Service 8pm
2. Cavendish Library Holiday Hours
The Cavendish Library will operate as follows during the holiday season:
12/24 and 12/25- Closed
12/27: 10-6
10/28: 9-4:30
12/29 and 12/30: 9-6:30
12/31: 9-2
1/1-Closed
3. Congratulations to Local Snowboard Competition Winners
At Okemo Mountain’s recent “What I learned This Summer Rail Jam,” Lily Calabrese won the Women 16 and over snowboard division, while TJ James won for best trick in the snowboard division. Congratulations to both Proctorsville residents.
4. Mentors Needed for Cavendish Town Elementary School (CTES)
CTES is looking for volunteers to mentor children for one hour a week. Mentors meet at the school for games, crafts, conversation, etc. FMI: Ramona Rushford 226-7758.
5. LPCTV…Beyond Television
You may know that LPCTV is a community television station serving the Black River Valley & Okemo region, but did you know that it is not just a TV station? “There are two major parts to LPCTV- viewing and doing”, explains Executive Director Patrick Cody. “And with those two parts there are many, many pieces”. In terms of the “viewing” part to LPCTV, there is cable television and there is its website. In addition to the cable TV channels it operates - 8 and 10 in Ludlow, Plymouth, and Cavendish and Channels 20 and 21 in Mount Holly- LPCTV also offers local programming as “video on demand” through its website, and in 2011 there will be additional video services offered on its site. Cody reports that the LPCTV is working out some details on a plan that would bring live streaming of its TV channels to its website, through a partnership with the e-Vermont Community Broadband project.
In terms of the “doing” part to LPCTV, there are free and low-cost training, equipment, and distribution to those in the local community who want to make a show of their own. “’Don’t just watch TV, make TV’ has been a slogan we’ve used for a long time, but these days it’s about more than just TV”, says Executive Director Patrick Cody. “We’ve embraced the advancements in media and technology to include a lot of other areas in what we offer”, he said. Such offerings include web-based distribution, digital photography, graphic design, and audio production.
LPCTV will be turning 10 years old in 2011 and is planning for a major expansion. The move to the former Ludlow Armory complex will pave the way for LPCTV to provide the space to community members, non profit groups, local businesses, and others to take advantage of many new opportunities, whether for educational or recreational purposes. Cody explains “whether you’re organization needs to get its word out or you’re a resident or taxpayer with something to say, an artist or musician, aspiring filmmaker, we’re here to help. These days the slogan is more like ‘Don’t just view it; do it”. For more information on LPCTV or its building project visit its website or call 228-8808.
6. Cavendish Related News
Shumlin backs off mandatory school cuts: Schools didn't make the cuts and now taxpayers will pay the price. "For those who came to the plate and made the cuts, they'll have a lower property tax rate this year than those who did not. That's how Act 68 works," said Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin, D-Vermont. Lawmakers set a target for schools districts to cut $23 million. Only 14 of 39 supervisory unions met the goal. Shumlin helped pass the plan but says he won't enforce it and instead will use $19 million in federal funds to help bail schools out. …….Gov.-elect Shumlin and Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca hope that schools use this $19 million from Congress very wisely and not only use it for FY12 but FY13. "This one-year bridge does help school districts get closer to meeting those challenges, it gives more time for voluntarily school merger bill Act 153 to take hold so that we can find those efficiencies statewide so that we're not impacting students," Vilaseca said. But Shumlin says there will be no mandate from Montpelier, leaving school spending choices and the consequences on the shoulders of voters. "The more you spend the more you pay, the less you spend the less you pay," Shumlin said. Note CTES has worked to meet the Challenge for Change reduction. WCAX
CVPS to raise rates: Central Vermont Public Service customers will see their rates go up, but not as much as the company wanted. CVPS announced Wednesday that it has reached a deal with the state Public Service Department to raise rates by 7.7 percent-- about a half percentage point less than originally sought. If approved by the Public Service Board, the rate hike will take effect Jan. 1.Average customer will seen their bills rise from $78 to $84 a month. WCAX
Vermont 2010 Census Data: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 308,745,538 people live in the United States as of April 1, 2010. That's an increase of 9.7 percent since 2000. Vermont's new population count is 625,741 people. "We still rank as the second smallest state in the country, behind Wyoming," said Will Sawyer of the Vermont Data Center. "New England overall did not grow very, very substantially between 2000 and 2010." The biggest increases in population happened in the South and West, but our area saw some of the smallest growth. Vermont's population grew 2.8 percent between 2000 and 2010, that's down from 8.2 percent over the previous decade. More detailed census numbers broken down block-by-block will be released in February and March. States, including Vermont, will use those detailed counts to redraw their state legislative districts. WCAX. Com
Vermont to get more heating assistance: About 27,000 of Vermont's needy are slated to receive more home heating assistance. Tuesday, the Senate cleared the way for an additional $10.8 million. Vermont faced the prospect of a 40 percent cut in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP, which helps senior citizens on fixed incomes, families with children and the disabled. So far this year, Vermont has received a total of $14.8 million for LIHEAP, compared to the $25.6 million in regular funding it received last year. WCAX
Vermonters to get refunds from DIRECTV: Satellite television provider DIRECTV will pay refunds to customers as part of a consumer fraud settlement. The Vermont Attorney General's Office has received more than 300 complaints about DIRECTV in the past three years. The AG says the company made attractive offers for service without making clear that subscribers would have to extend their contracts to get the deals. For information about filing for a refund from DIRECTV, contact the Vermont Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Program at: 802-656-3183 or toll free in Vermont at 800-649-2424, or by e-mail at consumer@uvm.edu. A copy of the form to request a refund is also available at the Attorney General's consumer website.
7. Live Authentically Course
Cavendish resident Martha Mott will be teaching the Live Authentically course at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 12:00 beginning January 8, 2011 and ending March 19, 2011. Live Authentically is a playful course that is designed to help you to discover your inner potential and to gain insight into the big questions in life such as “Who am I? What am I here to do? What’s stopping me?” and “How can I create the life I want?” Creativity in the classroom is inspired by using humor, games, collage, journaling, and more as we explore topics that include communication, personality, values, strengths, time, stress, money, life purpose, and goals. You will complete the course with a new awareness of who you are, intention statements of what you intend to do and be, and an action plan designed to implement your new vision of yourself. The program will be set up with guidelines that encourage personal growth and wellness in a safe and confidential environment.
The fee is $300 (that's only $10 an hour). To register, please contact Martha at 226-7848 or at Martha@liveauthentically.org
8. Cavendish Events 12/25-12/31
December 25 (Saturday): Merry Christmas. Post Office Closed
December 26 (Sunday): Cavendish Baptist Church, 10 am service. Now that Christmas is over, how do we apply the ancient biblical story of Jesus to our modern lives? Come to worship and praise God for the past year and to contemplate the direction of your life in the year ahead.
December 28 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
December 30 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• 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
December 31 (Friday): New Year’s Eve. The Post office will be open until noon. Many offices, including libraries are closed.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Cavendish Update 12/17/10 Events/News
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 12/17/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. LPC-TV Names Team for Building Project
2. Proctorsville Fire Department Update
3.Cavendish Events 12/17-12/24/10: Includes Christmas Services
4. Cavendish Related News
1. LPCTV Names Team for Building Project
LPCTV is gearing up for its building project on the new Ludlow Community Center campus. The floor plans for the new facility, designed by Claudio Veliz Architecture (CVA), are nearing completion. CVA is based in Chester, practicing commercial, scientific and residential design. It has completed successful projects worldwide, enjoying a niche focus on complex, technical projects in the form of astronomical observatories, corporate headquarters for defense contractors and it enjoys a reputation for energy efficiency planning, design and technical specification work. The principal, Mr. Veliz, also sat on NASA's Man-Systems Integration Standards Advisory Group that helped develop the design parameters used to build the International Space Station. Mr. Veliz is functioning as Chief Architect on the LPCTV project, with Architect Robert Buchan as his Project Manager.
LPCTV is growing so it can provide the space for wider community use, through media education classes, production workshops, artist performances, and more. “This move will be the big transition for us, from the little TV station in the elementary school to the community media & arts center”, says Executive Director Patrick Cody. “And the floor plan is the centerpiece for creating that new facility”. Anyone wishing to view LPCTV’s floor plans should contact Patrick at 228-8808 or via email at pcody@lpctv.org.
The other addition to LPCTV’s team is Laura Arnesen, who has been named Capital Campaign Manager. LPCTV’s Board of Directors has put together a steering committee of individuals from the region who have developed a fundraising plan to obtain $150,000 over the next several months. Ms. Arnesen will be managing that process. A resident of Warren, she has a strong background of managing capital campaigns and raising funds for small Vermont-based non-profit organizations, such as LPCTV.
LPCTV’s Capital Campaign Committee meets bi-weekly. Those interested in attending or getting involved should contact LPCTV for details.
Updates on the project will continuously be posted on LPCTV’s website.
2. Proctorsville Fire Department Update
Captain Bob Glidden would like to announce Jarrett Sanderson as the first ever JR Firefighter Lieutenant of PFD and David Barrows as the first ever Junior Firefighter of the Year and JR Firefighter Captain of PFD. For more information about the Proctorsville Fire Department, go to their blog.
3. Cavendish Events 12/17-12/24/10: Includes Christmas Services
December 17 (Friday): A Community Christmas Celebration at Ludlow’s Town Hall Auditorium, featuring Proctorsville residents Stan and Jane Hart, veterans of Broadway and television, as well as CTES Principal George Thomson as emcee. 7pm. Free and open to the public. FMI: 228-7239
December 19 (Sunday): Christmas Service at Calvary Church FMI: 226-7607 or calvarypastor@live.com
• The Cavendish Baptist Church play on how to celebrate Christmas all year long will take place at 10 am. New children are welcome to participate by coming at 9:00am to rehearse the non-speaking parts. Following the play, all are welcome to join the potluck birthday party for Jesus.
• Okemo Cares and Shares Food Drive. When skiers and snowboarders donate at least three non-perishable food items, a new child’s toy or new clothing item, their generosity will be rewarded with an entire day of skiing and riding at Okemo for just $35. Donations will be accepted at the Clock Tower base area between 7 am and 1 pm. The Black River Good Neighbor Services Christmas Basket Program will help distribute the donated items to needy families in the Okemo Valley. FMI: 228-1600
December 23 (Thursday): Early dismissal for CTES
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• 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
• Weekly Bible Hour at Cavendish Baptist Church, 7pm. This week’s theme will be Christmas. Come join the fun with good coffee, conversation, Bible teaching and lively discussion!
December 24 (Friday): Christmas vacation begins for CTES and GMUHS. The Post office will be open until noon. Many offices, including libraries and banks are closed or are closing early.
• Lessons and Carols Service at 5 pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, Depot Street Proctorsville
• Cavendish Baptist Church, 7 pm traditional candle-lighting service retells the story of Jesus' birth through scripture and carols. Safe, battery-powered candles are available for young children.
• Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 7 pm mass.
4. Cavendish Related News
Vermont Gets High Marks for Emergency Preparedness: The Trust For America's Health says Vermont was 1 of 18 states to achieve 8 of 10 indicators gauging preparedness. But the state did not meet two because of a decrease in the state's public health budget and emergency staffs' inability to acknowledge that they were notified of an emergency or drill within 60 minutes. The report covers nearly 10 years of improvements in how the country responds to disease outbreaks and bioterrorism threats following the Sept. 11 attacks. The study says the improvements are threatened by budget cuts. Click for the full report.
High Gas Prices in Vermont: Gas prices in Vermont have jumped $0.46 since September. Now the average cost for a gallon of regular is $3.13, the highest price since July of 2008, when a gallon cost $4.09. Home heating oil is $0.38 more per gallon than last year and diesel fuel is up $0.18 since last month. WCAX.com
Time Warner and Smith Media at Impasse on Fox and ABC Affiliates: Fox affiliate WFFF-TV and ABC affiliate WVNY disappeared from the Time Warner Cable channel lineup Thursday, affecting viewers in New York and New Hampshire, but not in Vermont. Viewers who receive the stations with an over-the-air antenna, Dish Network or any other pay television provider will not be affected, according to Vic Vetters, vice-president and group manager for Smith Media. Burlington Free Press
The 12/17/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. LPC-TV Names Team for Building Project
2. Proctorsville Fire Department Update
3.Cavendish Events 12/17-12/24/10: Includes Christmas Services
4. Cavendish Related News
1. LPCTV Names Team for Building Project
LPCTV is gearing up for its building project on the new Ludlow Community Center campus. The floor plans for the new facility, designed by Claudio Veliz Architecture (CVA), are nearing completion. CVA is based in Chester, practicing commercial, scientific and residential design. It has completed successful projects worldwide, enjoying a niche focus on complex, technical projects in the form of astronomical observatories, corporate headquarters for defense contractors and it enjoys a reputation for energy efficiency planning, design and technical specification work. The principal, Mr. Veliz, also sat on NASA's Man-Systems Integration Standards Advisory Group that helped develop the design parameters used to build the International Space Station. Mr. Veliz is functioning as Chief Architect on the LPCTV project, with Architect Robert Buchan as his Project Manager.
LPCTV is growing so it can provide the space for wider community use, through media education classes, production workshops, artist performances, and more. “This move will be the big transition for us, from the little TV station in the elementary school to the community media & arts center”, says Executive Director Patrick Cody. “And the floor plan is the centerpiece for creating that new facility”. Anyone wishing to view LPCTV’s floor plans should contact Patrick at 228-8808 or via email at pcody@lpctv.org.
The other addition to LPCTV’s team is Laura Arnesen, who has been named Capital Campaign Manager. LPCTV’s Board of Directors has put together a steering committee of individuals from the region who have developed a fundraising plan to obtain $150,000 over the next several months. Ms. Arnesen will be managing that process. A resident of Warren, she has a strong background of managing capital campaigns and raising funds for small Vermont-based non-profit organizations, such as LPCTV.
LPCTV’s Capital Campaign Committee meets bi-weekly. Those interested in attending or getting involved should contact LPCTV for details.
Updates on the project will continuously be posted on LPCTV’s website.
2. Proctorsville Fire Department Update
Captain Bob Glidden would like to announce Jarrett Sanderson as the first ever JR Firefighter Lieutenant of PFD and David Barrows as the first ever Junior Firefighter of the Year and JR Firefighter Captain of PFD. For more information about the Proctorsville Fire Department, go to their blog.
3. Cavendish Events 12/17-12/24/10: Includes Christmas Services
December 17 (Friday): A Community Christmas Celebration at Ludlow’s Town Hall Auditorium, featuring Proctorsville residents Stan and Jane Hart, veterans of Broadway and television, as well as CTES Principal George Thomson as emcee. 7pm. Free and open to the public. FMI: 228-7239
December 19 (Sunday): Christmas Service at Calvary Church FMI: 226-7607 or calvarypastor@live.com
• The Cavendish Baptist Church play on how to celebrate Christmas all year long will take place at 10 am. New children are welcome to participate by coming at 9:00am to rehearse the non-speaking parts. Following the play, all are welcome to join the potluck birthday party for Jesus.
• Okemo Cares and Shares Food Drive. When skiers and snowboarders donate at least three non-perishable food items, a new child’s toy or new clothing item, their generosity will be rewarded with an entire day of skiing and riding at Okemo for just $35. Donations will be accepted at the Clock Tower base area between 7 am and 1 pm. The Black River Good Neighbor Services Christmas Basket Program will help distribute the donated items to needy families in the Okemo Valley. FMI: 228-1600
December 23 (Thursday): Early dismissal for CTES
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• 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
• Weekly Bible Hour at Cavendish Baptist Church, 7pm. This week’s theme will be Christmas. Come join the fun with good coffee, conversation, Bible teaching and lively discussion!
December 24 (Friday): Christmas vacation begins for CTES and GMUHS. The Post office will be open until noon. Many offices, including libraries and banks are closed or are closing early.
• Lessons and Carols Service at 5 pm, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, Depot Street Proctorsville
• Cavendish Baptist Church, 7 pm traditional candle-lighting service retells the story of Jesus' birth through scripture and carols. Safe, battery-powered candles are available for young children.
• Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 7 pm mass.
4. Cavendish Related News
Vermont Gets High Marks for Emergency Preparedness: The Trust For America's Health says Vermont was 1 of 18 states to achieve 8 of 10 indicators gauging preparedness. But the state did not meet two because of a decrease in the state's public health budget and emergency staffs' inability to acknowledge that they were notified of an emergency or drill within 60 minutes. The report covers nearly 10 years of improvements in how the country responds to disease outbreaks and bioterrorism threats following the Sept. 11 attacks. The study says the improvements are threatened by budget cuts. Click for the full report.
High Gas Prices in Vermont: Gas prices in Vermont have jumped $0.46 since September. Now the average cost for a gallon of regular is $3.13, the highest price since July of 2008, when a gallon cost $4.09. Home heating oil is $0.38 more per gallon than last year and diesel fuel is up $0.18 since last month. WCAX.com
Time Warner and Smith Media at Impasse on Fox and ABC Affiliates: Fox affiliate WFFF-TV and ABC affiliate WVNY disappeared from the Time Warner Cable channel lineup Thursday, affecting viewers in New York and New Hampshire, but not in Vermont. Viewers who receive the stations with an over-the-air antenna, Dish Network or any other pay television provider will not be affected, according to Vic Vetters, vice-president and group manager for Smith Media. Burlington Free Press
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Select Board Agenda for 12/13/10
The Cavendish Select Board will meet on Monday, December 13, 6:30 pm at the Town Office in Cavendish. This meeting will be taped by LPC-TV and available at their website, as well as on Comcast Cable. The following items are on the agenda:
• Consider candidate for appointment to vacant Trustee of Public Funds position until the next Town Meeting election
• Report from Diane McNamara on the first meeting of the State Police (Rockingham Barracks) Community Advisory Board
• Town Manager to distribute budget workbooks to the Selectmen and make introductory comments with regard to the proposed town budget for FY 2011-2012.
• Presentations by agencies/groups requesting external appropriations for FY 2011-2012 Scheduled time Organization Representative Requested
Appropriation
6:45 LPC-TV Patrick Cody $500
6:45 Black River Good Neighbors Audrey Bridge $400
7:00 Black River Senior Center Richard North $2,600
7:00 RSVP Linda Husband $400
7:15 Council on Aging Joyce Lemire $400
7:15 New Beginnings Terri Fisk $300
7:30 The Current Stacey Hill $150
7:30 Visiting Nurse Assoc & Hospice Jan Styker $4,900
7:45 HCRS of SE Vermont Deb Harrison $1470
Note: Town Manager suggests reviewing proposed budget elements during any intervals which may occur between presentations and, as time may permit, after the presentations.
Town Manager updates on various Town activities including: winter preparations; TH Bridge #58; 20 Mile Stream resurfacing project finances; anticipated new truck delivery, etc.
Other business
Request for Executive Session by the Town Manager for discussion of matters involving real estate
• Consider candidate for appointment to vacant Trustee of Public Funds position until the next Town Meeting election
• Report from Diane McNamara on the first meeting of the State Police (Rockingham Barracks) Community Advisory Board
• Town Manager to distribute budget workbooks to the Selectmen and make introductory comments with regard to the proposed town budget for FY 2011-2012.
• Presentations by agencies/groups requesting external appropriations for FY 2011-2012 Scheduled time Organization Representative Requested
Appropriation
6:45 LPC-TV Patrick Cody $500
6:45 Black River Good Neighbors Audrey Bridge $400
7:00 Black River Senior Center Richard North $2,600
7:00 RSVP Linda Husband $400
7:15 Council on Aging Joyce Lemire $400
7:15 New Beginnings Terri Fisk $300
7:30 The Current Stacey Hill $150
7:30 Visiting Nurse Assoc & Hospice Jan Styker $4,900
7:45 HCRS of SE Vermont Deb Harrison $1470
Note: Town Manager suggests reviewing proposed budget elements during any intervals which may occur between presentations and, as time may permit, after the presentations.
Town Manager updates on various Town activities including: winter preparations; TH Bridge #58; 20 Mile Stream resurfacing project finances; anticipated new truck delivery, etc.
Other business
Request for Executive Session by the Town Manager for discussion of matters involving real estate
Friday, December 10, 2010
Cavendish Update 12/10/10 News/Events/Holidays
The 12/10/10 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Proctorsville Residents to Perform Original Skit on Dec. 17
2. Toys for Tots
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Cavendish Events 12/10-12/17
1. Proctorsville Residents to Perform Original Skit on Dec. 17
Two veterans of Broadway and television, and who have a second home in Proctorsville, will appear in the December 17 production of "A Community Christmas Celebration" at Ludlow's Town Hall Auditorium.
Stan and Jane Hart will perform the skit, "The Lottery Ticket", in the forthcoming holiday revue sponsored by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium). The skit was written by the Harts and will be seen in its Vermont premiere in the Dec. 17 show.
Stan Hart was the head writer for the Carol Burnett Show on television, winning two Emmy's as a result. He also was a writer for TV specials for Hal Linden, Paul Linde, Carol Burnett with Julie Andrews, and Bonnie Franklin. When not writing for TV, he also managed to write the off-Broadway success, "The Mad Show", which was produced by Hal Prince and ran for twenty-two months, a record run at that time. His screen credits also include "Move", which starred Elliot Gould.
Jane Hart was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her book, "The Hidden Children: The Secret Survivors of the Holocaust". She also published a number of parenting books, including "We Have a Problem: A Parent's Sourcebook", "Help, My Parents are Driving Me Crazy", and "Help: a Guide to Counseling and Therapy Without a Hassle". She also found time to co-author "Old Enough to Know Better - A Comedy Sketchbook". When not engaged in these works, Jane was contributing editor and writer for Mademoiselle, Glamour, Seventeen, Parents' Magazine. She also was a contributor to: Woman's Day, Glamour, Working Woman, Town and Country, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine, Readers' Digest, McCall's, and others.
The skit will be one of the many segments of the Community Christmas Celebration.
The program will open with the Bell Ringers, led by Connie Wilcox. Also included in the program will be a reading of Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales", read by Bruce Farr with Tony Masteller playing guitar support, an excerpt from the Nutcracker Suite, the Black River High School jazz band, and music provided by the high school chorus and the a sing-along led by students from the Ludlow Elementary School.
George Thomson, principal of the Cavendish Town Elementary School, will tie the entire event together acting as program emcee.
"This will be a chance for FOLA to thank the people for supporting us and to offer everyone a chance to celebrate this holiday with family, friends, and neighbors," said Ralph Pace, FOLA chairman. He indicated that the event was free and open to all to attend.
The Community Christmas Celebration will be at Ludlow's Town Hall on Friday, December 17 at 7 pm. FMI: 802-228-7239.
2. Toys for Tots
Proctorsville resident, and owner of American Pie Pizza, has set up a Toys for Tots station at the pizza shop in Ludlow.
3. Cavendish Related News
Vermont National Forest Offers $5 Christmas Trees. You must be willing to cut it yourself. Trees may not be cut from active timber sale or wilderness areas, campgrounds, picnic areas or within 25 feet of any Forest Service, town or state maintained roads. Permits for Christmas Tree Removal can be purchased at Forest Service offices in Rutland, Middlebury, Manchester Center or Rochester. FMI: 802-747-6700
Vermont Ranked Healthiest State in the Country: The 21st annual America's Health Rankings places Vermont at the top of the list, with Massachusetts second and New Hampshire third. New York claims spot 24 and Mississippi comes in last. The report weighs 22 factors. Vermont scores well for its high rate of high school graduation, low rate of uninsured residents, public health funding and access to early prenatal care. However the report points out that the state faces large challenges with binge drinking. However, the report highlights a medical issue Vermont has made great progress solving. The first report, issued in 1990, found Vermont's cardiovascular death rate stood at 401.7 per 100,000 people. Now that number stands at 241. WCAX.com
4. Cavendish Related Events 12/10-12/17
December 10 (Friday): 12th Annual Holiday Silent Auction ends at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow 5-7 pm. Open House FMI: 228-8921
December 11 (Saturday): Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Christmas trees in front of the Cavendish Fire Station from 9-5 pm
• Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15. Santa will be arriving by fire engine at 10 am to visit with kids. Free coffee and doughnuts.
• Santa Claus will be visiting Summit Soapworks, owned by a Proctorsville resident and located 106 Main St., Ludlow, from 1pm to 2:30pm. FMI: 228.4900.
• The author and VPR commentator, Willem Lange, and the illustrator Bert Dodson, will be presenting their book “Favor Johnson,” at Misty Valley Books in Chester at 5 pm. Old Cavendish Products’ Favor Johnson fruitcake, made from the book’s recipe, will be available for purchase. There will be a reception following Lange and Dodson’s presentation. This is a free event open to the public. FMI: 875-3400 or www.mvbooks.com
December 12 (Sunday): Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Christmas trees in front of the Cavendish Fire Station from 9-5 pm
• Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Lighting of Riley’s Tree and Community Carol Sing. Cavendish Elementary School, 6:30 pm. Refreshments following. FMI: 226-7758
December 13 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm. This event is taped by LPC-TV and can be watched on Comcast cable channels or at the website.
December 14 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• Cavendish Elementary School Board and Budget Committee meetings. Budget Committee meets at 4 pm, followed by School Board at 5 pm. FMI: 226-7758
December 16 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist Class from 10:30-11:30. FMI: Anne Oakes (802)228-5236, Andrew Ohotnicky (802)228-5236 or Dot Ramsdell (802)226-7870
• Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville, 11:30 am. Christmas dinner will consist of baked ham with a sweet potato casserole and green beans, coleslaw, hot rolls and delicious home-baked pumpkin pies. Beverages will include coffee, hot tea or apple cider as beverages. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years will help us continue to bring this monthly event to you. Merry Christmas, everyone!
• GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
• 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
December 17 (Friday): A Community Christmas Celebration at Ludlow’s Town Hall Auditorium, featuring Proctorsville residents and veterans of Broadway and television, as well as CTES Principal George Thomson as emcee. 7pm. Free and open to the public. See Article 1 above. FMI: 228-7239
1. Proctorsville Residents to Perform Original Skit on Dec. 17
2. Toys for Tots
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Cavendish Events 12/10-12/17
1. Proctorsville Residents to Perform Original Skit on Dec. 17
Two veterans of Broadway and television, and who have a second home in Proctorsville, will appear in the December 17 production of "A Community Christmas Celebration" at Ludlow's Town Hall Auditorium.
Stan and Jane Hart will perform the skit, "The Lottery Ticket", in the forthcoming holiday revue sponsored by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium). The skit was written by the Harts and will be seen in its Vermont premiere in the Dec. 17 show.
Stan Hart was the head writer for the Carol Burnett Show on television, winning two Emmy's as a result. He also was a writer for TV specials for Hal Linden, Paul Linde, Carol Burnett with Julie Andrews, and Bonnie Franklin. When not writing for TV, he also managed to write the off-Broadway success, "The Mad Show", which was produced by Hal Prince and ran for twenty-two months, a record run at that time. His screen credits also include "Move", which starred Elliot Gould.
Jane Hart was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for her book, "The Hidden Children: The Secret Survivors of the Holocaust". She also published a number of parenting books, including "We Have a Problem: A Parent's Sourcebook", "Help, My Parents are Driving Me Crazy", and "Help: a Guide to Counseling and Therapy Without a Hassle". She also found time to co-author "Old Enough to Know Better - A Comedy Sketchbook". When not engaged in these works, Jane was contributing editor and writer for Mademoiselle, Glamour, Seventeen, Parents' Magazine. She also was a contributor to: Woman's Day, Glamour, Working Woman, Town and Country, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine, Readers' Digest, McCall's, and others.
The skit will be one of the many segments of the Community Christmas Celebration.
The program will open with the Bell Ringers, led by Connie Wilcox. Also included in the program will be a reading of Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales", read by Bruce Farr with Tony Masteller playing guitar support, an excerpt from the Nutcracker Suite, the Black River High School jazz band, and music provided by the high school chorus and the a sing-along led by students from the Ludlow Elementary School.
George Thomson, principal of the Cavendish Town Elementary School, will tie the entire event together acting as program emcee.
"This will be a chance for FOLA to thank the people for supporting us and to offer everyone a chance to celebrate this holiday with family, friends, and neighbors," said Ralph Pace, FOLA chairman. He indicated that the event was free and open to all to attend.
The Community Christmas Celebration will be at Ludlow's Town Hall on Friday, December 17 at 7 pm. FMI: 802-228-7239.
2. Toys for Tots
Proctorsville resident, and owner of American Pie Pizza, has set up a Toys for Tots station at the pizza shop in Ludlow.
3. Cavendish Related News
Vermont National Forest Offers $5 Christmas Trees. You must be willing to cut it yourself. Trees may not be cut from active timber sale or wilderness areas, campgrounds, picnic areas or within 25 feet of any Forest Service, town or state maintained roads. Permits for Christmas Tree Removal can be purchased at Forest Service offices in Rutland, Middlebury, Manchester Center or Rochester. FMI: 802-747-6700
Vermont Ranked Healthiest State in the Country: The 21st annual America's Health Rankings places Vermont at the top of the list, with Massachusetts second and New Hampshire third. New York claims spot 24 and Mississippi comes in last. The report weighs 22 factors. Vermont scores well for its high rate of high school graduation, low rate of uninsured residents, public health funding and access to early prenatal care. However the report points out that the state faces large challenges with binge drinking. However, the report highlights a medical issue Vermont has made great progress solving. The first report, issued in 1990, found Vermont's cardiovascular death rate stood at 401.7 per 100,000 people. Now that number stands at 241. WCAX.com
4. Cavendish Related Events 12/10-12/17
December 10 (Friday): 12th Annual Holiday Silent Auction ends at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow 5-7 pm. Open House FMI: 228-8921
December 11 (Saturday): Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Christmas trees in front of the Cavendish Fire Station from 9-5 pm
• Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15. Santa will be arriving by fire engine at 10 am to visit with kids. Free coffee and doughnuts.
• Santa Claus will be visiting Summit Soapworks, owned by a Proctorsville resident and located 106 Main St., Ludlow, from 1pm to 2:30pm. FMI: 228.4900.
• The author and VPR commentator, Willem Lange, and the illustrator Bert Dodson, will be presenting their book “Favor Johnson,” at Misty Valley Books in Chester at 5 pm. Old Cavendish Products’ Favor Johnson fruitcake, made from the book’s recipe, will be available for purchase. There will be a reception following Lange and Dodson’s presentation. This is a free event open to the public. FMI: 875-3400 or www.mvbooks.com
December 12 (Sunday): Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Christmas trees in front of the Cavendish Fire Station from 9-5 pm
• Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Lighting of Riley’s Tree and Community Carol Sing. Cavendish Elementary School, 6:30 pm. Refreshments following. FMI: 226-7758
December 13 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm. This event is taped by LPC-TV and can be watched on Comcast cable channels or at the website.
December 14 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• Cavendish Elementary School Board and Budget Committee meetings. Budget Committee meets at 4 pm, followed by School Board at 5 pm. FMI: 226-7758
December 16 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist Class from 10:30-11:30. FMI: Anne Oakes (802)228-5236, Andrew Ohotnicky (802)228-5236 or Dot Ramsdell (802)226-7870
• Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville, 11:30 am. Christmas dinner will consist of baked ham with a sweet potato casserole and green beans, coleslaw, hot rolls and delicious home-baked pumpkin pies. Beverages will include coffee, hot tea or apple cider as beverages. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years will help us continue to bring this monthly event to you. Merry Christmas, everyone!
• GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
• 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
December 17 (Friday): A Community Christmas Celebration at Ludlow’s Town Hall Auditorium, featuring Proctorsville residents and veterans of Broadway and television, as well as CTES Principal George Thomson as emcee. 7pm. Free and open to the public. See Article 1 above. FMI: 228-7239
Saturday, December 4, 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 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
Fatty’s Jib Jam: The jams keep coming from Stalker Image Productions. In this edition, they travel from Ludlow to Connecticut to produce a pre-season snowboard rail jam.
Walk for Local History: Sharon Bixby presents her coverage of the November 13th walk sponsored by Black River Academy Museum.
That Was the Week That Was special: Leslie Stuart of the Wine & Cheese Depot joins Ralph Pace to discuss the upcoming “Oregon Beer & Wine Tasting Event” in Ludlow on December 9th.
CHANNEL 8
Fatty’s Jib Jam: The jams keep coming from Stalker Image Productions. In this edition, they travel from Ludlow to Connecticut to produce a pre-season snowboard rail jam.
Walk for Local History: Sharon Bixby presents her coverage of the November 13th walk sponsored by Black River Academy Museum.
That Was the Week That Was special: Leslie Stuart of the Wine & Cheese Depot joins Ralph Pace to discuss the upcoming “Oregon Beer & Wine Tasting Event” in Ludlow on December 9th.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Cavendish Update 12/3/10 CTES/News/Events
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by Patty Derr.
The 12/3/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. CTES Teachers Agree to Level Funding for 2011-2012/Shumlin Offers Schools and Extension on Budget Cuts
2. Cavendish Baptist Matching Gift Challenge Update
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Vermont Women Veterans Search for Women’s History Month
5. Cavendish Events 12/3-12/10
1. CTES Teachers Agree to Level Funding for 2011-2012/Shumlin Offers Schools and Extension on Budget Cuts
At Tuesday evening’s school board meeting, Nov. 30, it was announced that teachers have reached an agreement with their union to accept level funding for the 2011-2012 school year. As part of this agreement, no teacher position can be cut for this time period. This concession on the part of the teachers makes the CTES budget very close to achieving the 2% required by the Vermont Challenge for Change.
On Wednesday, December 1, the incoming governor, Peter Shumlin, was given choices about next year’s property tax rates. By law, the tax commissioner is required to recommend tax rates by Dec. 1, although it is the Legislature and governor who actually set the rates in legislation next year.
If school districts reach all the recommended budget targets they were given as a result of legislation passed this year, the state could decrease the tax rate by nine-tenths of a cent from 86 cents per $100 of assessed value for homeowners to 85.1 cents, and from $1.35 to $1.341 for businesses and second homes, acting Tax Commissioner Ellen Tofferi said in a letter to Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin and House Speaker Shap Smith.
Then she quickly acknowledged uncertainty that schools would meet those targets. If that's the case, Tofferi said, the tax rates should be frozen at their current levels.
Shumlin backs her second choice. Shumlin, who takes office in January, sent a letter Wednesday to school board members across the state, telling them, "It seems prudent to work on the expectation of maintaining the current tax rates for 2012."
Shumlin also told the school board members that he doesn't expect them to cut the $23.2 million demanded of them in legislation this year, given the infusion of $19 million in federal stimulus money targeted for schools.
"It may take a little longer to make the kinds of changes necessary to achieve the savings targets," Shumlin's letter says.
He told the school leaders he supports using the $19 million in money to give them more time to find eventual savings and avoid deep cuts this year. Outgoing Gov. Jim Douglas had opposed using the federal money for ongoing expenses.
Shumlin spokeswoman Alex MacLean said the governor-elect still expects schools to find savings.
"We're essentially saying you have two years to reach $23.2 million in structural changes," she said. Burlington Free Press
2. Cavendish Baptist Matching Gift Challenge Update
For the last several weeks, the Cavendish Baptist Church has been receiving donations to complete the addition to their building. The completed structure will include an elevator, handicap accessible restroom, a spacious entry, a children's nursery and a pastor's office. An anonymous donor has generously committed to match all donations up to $10,000 until the end of December. Thus far, the church has received $6374 leaving $3626 to collect before the end of the year.
Besides serving its members and friends, the church has a heart for the entire community. The elevator would make the church much more usable for community groups like the Homeworkers and Bone Builders who have met in the basement. It will also provide more space for Vacation Bible School activities that many children in the community have enjoyed. Your tax-deductible donation would make a big difference right now.
Donations can be placed in the offering at 10:00 on Sunday mornings or mailed to PO Box 425, Cavendish, VT 05142. Please write “Elevator” on your check or envelope.
3. Cavendish Related News
• SEVCA and WCFR have started the 4th annual “Share the Warmth” Campaign to raise funds to assist households in Windsor and Windham Counties that are in need of emergency fuel deliveries.
• Vermont has the second highest rate of high school graduates in the country. According to America’s Promise Alliance, a non-profit group founded by former secretary of state Colin Powell, 89% of Vermont teens graduated from high school in 2008. Second only to Wisconsin, the rate is up 7% since 2002. WCAX.com
4. Vermont Women Veterans Search for Women’s History Month
The Vermont Historical Society is teaming up with the Vermont Commission on Women and local Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) units to record stories of Vermont women who have served in the military. If you are or if you know a woman who has spent any time in the military, we want to know!
Women who have served are veterans, and we want to capture as much information about our female veterans as possible. The Vermont Women's History Project is where the biographical data will be stored. We are interested in collecting oral histories as well. Our women should be honored as veterans for the important work they've done and continue to do! We want to know who you are! For more information, please contact Tess Taylor at tess.taylor@state.vt.us or by phone (802) 479-8505.
5. Cavendish Events 12/3-12/10
December 4 (Saturday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Craft a Gift at Six Loose Ladies. Cost per project is $5 if you bring your own supplies or free if you purchase your supplies at the shop. From 10-2, crafts will include knitted washcloths mitlets and mini Christmas stockings. From 2-6 crafts will include crocheted washcloths; crocheted doily coasters; felted flower pins or magnets; knitted felted pincushions; mitlets; mini Christmas stockings. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• 20% off green, red and white yarn at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville. Do you have a craft project that is stalled? Do you need some help finishing a project? Bring it in to the shop today and we will help you get it finished. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• The Fletcher Library in Ludlow will be hosting a book discussion of Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Movie to follow. Discussion starts at 7 pm, movie at 8 pm.
December 5 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
December 7 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
December 8 (Wednesday): $5 a bag sale at Black River Good Neighbors in Ludlow
• Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Fullerton Inn in Chester. Tentative guest speaker is Governor-Elect Peter Shumlin and Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with cash bar from 5:30-6 pm. Meeting will be at 6 pm. Dinner is available for purchase after the meeting. To RSVP or for more information: Mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com or 228-5830
December 9 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• 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
December 10 (Friday): 12th Annual Holiday Silent Auction ends at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow 5-7 pm. Open House FMI: 228-8921
The 12/3/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. CTES Teachers Agree to Level Funding for 2011-2012/Shumlin Offers Schools and Extension on Budget Cuts
2. Cavendish Baptist Matching Gift Challenge Update
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Vermont Women Veterans Search for Women’s History Month
5. Cavendish Events 12/3-12/10
1. CTES Teachers Agree to Level Funding for 2011-2012/Shumlin Offers Schools and Extension on Budget Cuts
At Tuesday evening’s school board meeting, Nov. 30, it was announced that teachers have reached an agreement with their union to accept level funding for the 2011-2012 school year. As part of this agreement, no teacher position can be cut for this time period. This concession on the part of the teachers makes the CTES budget very close to achieving the 2% required by the Vermont Challenge for Change.
On Wednesday, December 1, the incoming governor, Peter Shumlin, was given choices about next year’s property tax rates. By law, the tax commissioner is required to recommend tax rates by Dec. 1, although it is the Legislature and governor who actually set the rates in legislation next year.
If school districts reach all the recommended budget targets they were given as a result of legislation passed this year, the state could decrease the tax rate by nine-tenths of a cent from 86 cents per $100 of assessed value for homeowners to 85.1 cents, and from $1.35 to $1.341 for businesses and second homes, acting Tax Commissioner Ellen Tofferi said in a letter to Gov.-elect Peter Shumlin and House Speaker Shap Smith.
Then she quickly acknowledged uncertainty that schools would meet those targets. If that's the case, Tofferi said, the tax rates should be frozen at their current levels.
Shumlin backs her second choice. Shumlin, who takes office in January, sent a letter Wednesday to school board members across the state, telling them, "It seems prudent to work on the expectation of maintaining the current tax rates for 2012."
Shumlin also told the school board members that he doesn't expect them to cut the $23.2 million demanded of them in legislation this year, given the infusion of $19 million in federal stimulus money targeted for schools.
"It may take a little longer to make the kinds of changes necessary to achieve the savings targets," Shumlin's letter says.
He told the school leaders he supports using the $19 million in money to give them more time to find eventual savings and avoid deep cuts this year. Outgoing Gov. Jim Douglas had opposed using the federal money for ongoing expenses.
Shumlin spokeswoman Alex MacLean said the governor-elect still expects schools to find savings.
"We're essentially saying you have two years to reach $23.2 million in structural changes," she said. Burlington Free Press
2. Cavendish Baptist Matching Gift Challenge Update
For the last several weeks, the Cavendish Baptist Church has been receiving donations to complete the addition to their building. The completed structure will include an elevator, handicap accessible restroom, a spacious entry, a children's nursery and a pastor's office. An anonymous donor has generously committed to match all donations up to $10,000 until the end of December. Thus far, the church has received $6374 leaving $3626 to collect before the end of the year.
Besides serving its members and friends, the church has a heart for the entire community. The elevator would make the church much more usable for community groups like the Homeworkers and Bone Builders who have met in the basement. It will also provide more space for Vacation Bible School activities that many children in the community have enjoyed. Your tax-deductible donation would make a big difference right now.
Donations can be placed in the offering at 10:00 on Sunday mornings or mailed to PO Box 425, Cavendish, VT 05142. Please write “Elevator” on your check or envelope.
3. Cavendish Related News
• SEVCA and WCFR have started the 4th annual “Share the Warmth” Campaign to raise funds to assist households in Windsor and Windham Counties that are in need of emergency fuel deliveries.
• Vermont has the second highest rate of high school graduates in the country. According to America’s Promise Alliance, a non-profit group founded by former secretary of state Colin Powell, 89% of Vermont teens graduated from high school in 2008. Second only to Wisconsin, the rate is up 7% since 2002. WCAX.com
4. Vermont Women Veterans Search for Women’s History Month
The Vermont Historical Society is teaming up with the Vermont Commission on Women and local Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) units to record stories of Vermont women who have served in the military. If you are or if you know a woman who has spent any time in the military, we want to know!
Women who have served are veterans, and we want to capture as much information about our female veterans as possible. The Vermont Women's History Project is where the biographical data will be stored. We are interested in collecting oral histories as well. Our women should be honored as veterans for the important work they've done and continue to do! We want to know who you are! For more information, please contact Tess Taylor at tess.taylor@state.vt.us or by phone (802) 479-8505.
5. Cavendish Events 12/3-12/10
December 4 (Saturday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Craft a Gift at Six Loose Ladies. Cost per project is $5 if you bring your own supplies or free if you purchase your supplies at the shop. From 10-2, crafts will include knitted washcloths mitlets and mini Christmas stockings. From 2-6 crafts will include crocheted washcloths; crocheted doily coasters; felted flower pins or magnets; knitted felted pincushions; mitlets; mini Christmas stockings. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• 20% off green, red and white yarn at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville. Do you have a craft project that is stalled? Do you need some help finishing a project? Bring it in to the shop today and we will help you get it finished. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• The Fletcher Library in Ludlow will be hosting a book discussion of Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Movie to follow. Discussion starts at 7 pm, movie at 8 pm.
December 5 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
December 7 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
December 8 (Wednesday): $5 a bag sale at Black River Good Neighbors in Ludlow
• Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Fullerton Inn in Chester. Tentative guest speaker is Governor-Elect Peter Shumlin and Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with cash bar from 5:30-6 pm. Meeting will be at 6 pm. Dinner is available for purchase after the meeting. To RSVP or for more information: Mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com or 228-5830
December 9 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802)228-5236, or Dot Ramsdell at (802)226-7870
• 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
December 10 (Friday): 12th Annual Holiday Silent Auction ends at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow 5-7 pm. Open House FMI: 228-8921
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Cavendish Update 12/1/10 Calendar/Chamber Newsletter
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society blog
The 12/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. December Cavendish Calendar
2. Okemo Valley Chamber Newsletter
1. December Cavendish Calendar
Between weather and the holidays, events are apt to change. Please call ahead to confirm. If you would like items posted in the weekly calendar, be sure to get them to margoc@tds.net by Wednesday afternoon. For other events, go to the Cavendish Update Blog and check the various websites of the organizations, schools and community groups listed on the right hand side of the page.
December 1 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office
December 2 (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
December 4 (Saturday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Craft a Gift at Six Loose Ladies. Cost per project is $5 if you bring your own supplies or free if you purchase your supplies at the shop. From 10-2, crafts will include knitted washcloths mitlets and mini Christmas stockings. From 2-6 crafts will include crocheted washcloths; crocheted doily coasters; felted flower pins or magnets; knitted felted pincushions; mitlets; mini Christmas stockings. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• 20% off green, red and white yarn at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville. Do you have a craft project that is stalled? Do you need some help finishing a project? Bring it in to the shop today and we will help you get it finished. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• The Fletcher Library in Ludlow will be hosting a book discussion of Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Movie to follow. Discussion starts at 7 pm, movie at 8 pm.
December 5 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
December 7 (Tuesday): GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
December 8 (Wednesday): $5 a bag sale at Black River Good Neighbors in Ludlow
• Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Fullerton Inn in Chester. Tentative guest speaker is Governor-Elect Peter Shumlin and Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with cash bar from 5:30-6 pm. Meeting will be at 6 pm. Dinner is available for purchase after the meeting. To RSVP or for more information: Mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com or 228-5830
December 9 (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
December 10 (Friday): 12th Annual Holiday Silent Auction ends at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow 5-7 pm. Open House FMI: 228-8921
December 11 (Saturday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15. Santa will be arriving by fire engine at 10 am to visit with kids. Free coffee and doughnuts.
December 12 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Lighting of Riley’s Tree and Community Carol Sing. Cavendish Elementary School, 6:30 pm. Refreshments following. FMI: 226-7758
December 13 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm. This event is taped by LPC-TV and can be watched on Comcast cable channels or at the website.
December 14 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board and Budget Committee meetings. Budget Committee meets at 4 pm, followed by School Board at 5 pm. FMI: 226-7758
December 16 (Thursday): GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
December 19 (Sunday): Christmas Service at Calvary Church FMI: 226-7607 or calvarypastor@live.com
December 23 (Thursday): Early dismissal for CTES
• 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
December 24 (Friday): Christmas vacation begins for CTES and GMUHS. Many offices, including libraries are closed.
December 25 (Saturday): Merry Christmas
December 30 (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
December 31 (Friday): New Year’s Eve
2. Okemo Valley Chamber Newsletter
The Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s December Newsletter is now on-line.
The 12/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains
1. December Cavendish Calendar
2. Okemo Valley Chamber Newsletter
1. December Cavendish Calendar
Between weather and the holidays, events are apt to change. Please call ahead to confirm. If you would like items posted in the weekly calendar, be sure to get them to margoc@tds.net by Wednesday afternoon. For other events, go to the Cavendish Update Blog and check the various websites of the organizations, schools and community groups listed on the right hand side of the page.
December 1 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office
December 2 (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
December 4 (Saturday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Craft a Gift at Six Loose Ladies. Cost per project is $5 if you bring your own supplies or free if you purchase your supplies at the shop. From 10-2, crafts will include knitted washcloths mitlets and mini Christmas stockings. From 2-6 crafts will include crocheted washcloths; crocheted doily coasters; felted flower pins or magnets; knitted felted pincushions; mitlets; mini Christmas stockings. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• 20% off green, red and white yarn at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville. Do you have a craft project that is stalled? Do you need some help finishing a project? Bring it in to the shop today and we will help you get it finished. FMI: 226-7373 or favtinfo@tds.net
• The Fletcher Library in Ludlow will be hosting a book discussion of Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Movie to follow. Discussion starts at 7 pm, movie at 8 pm.
December 5 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
December 7 (Tuesday): GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
December 8 (Wednesday): $5 a bag sale at Black River Good Neighbors in Ludlow
• Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Fullerton Inn in Chester. Tentative guest speaker is Governor-Elect Peter Shumlin and Deputy Commissioner Steve Cook from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with cash bar from 5:30-6 pm. Meeting will be at 6 pm. Dinner is available for purchase after the meeting. To RSVP or for more information: Mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com or 228-5830
December 9 (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
December 10 (Friday): 12th Annual Holiday Silent Auction ends at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow 5-7 pm. Open House FMI: 228-8921
December 11 (Saturday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15. Santa will be arriving by fire engine at 10 am to visit with kids. Free coffee and doughnuts.
December 12 (Sunday): Proctorsville Fire Department Christmas Trees and Wreaths sale, 9-4 pm. Trees start at $30 and wreaths are $15.
• Lighting of Riley’s Tree and Community Carol Sing. Cavendish Elementary School, 6:30 pm. Refreshments following. FMI: 226-7758
December 13 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm. This event is taped by LPC-TV and can be watched on Comcast cable channels or at the website.
December 14 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board and Budget Committee meetings. Budget Committee meets at 4 pm, followed by School Board at 5 pm. FMI: 226-7758
December 16 (Thursday): GMUHS Budget Committee Meeting, 6 pm in the conference room
December 19 (Sunday): Christmas Service at Calvary Church FMI: 226-7607 or calvarypastor@live.com
December 23 (Thursday): Early dismissal for CTES
• 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
December 24 (Friday): Christmas vacation begins for CTES and GMUHS. Many offices, including libraries are closed.
December 25 (Saturday): Merry Christmas
December 30 (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
December 31 (Friday): New Year’s Eve
2. Okemo Valley Chamber Newsletter
The Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s December Newsletter is now on-line.
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