Cavendish Update 1/1/11: Cavendish Anniversary/Aging in Place/News/Events

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society blog

The 1/1/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. 2011-An Important Year in Cavendish History
2. Aging in Place
3. January Cavendish Calendar
4. Cavendish Related News
5. Vermont E-Waste Recycling Program Takes Effect Jan. 1
6. LPC TV’s 2010 Summary
7. Principal Thomson to do Penguin Plunge
8. Locals Only Coupon for Four Seasons Felting
9. Black River Good Neighbor Moving/Volunteers Needed

1. 2011-An Important Year in Cavendish History
Cavendish will mark two important anniversaries this year-the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the town. Each week, during this historic year, the Cavendish Historical Society will provide information about the early years of the town as well as the Civil War era.

Cavendish was chartered on October 12, 1761 under New Hampshire’s Benning Wentworth, who was appointed first Royal Governor of New Hampshire (1741-1766). Starting with Bennington in 1749, Wentworth granted (sold) large tracts of land in what would become Vermont, even though this territory was claimed by the Province of New York. Wentworth kept the fees paid by the towns, as well reserving two shares (500 acres) of each town for himself. Though he became very wealthy through these activities, he desperately wanted a title. Consequently, he named the towns to honor people that he thought could further his interests.

Cavendish was most likely named for William Cavendish, the fourth Duke of Devonshire. The Duke was married to Charlotte, who was a daughter and heiress of Richard Boyle, the third Earl of Burlington, and a granddaughter of the Marquis of Halifax. At different times William Cavendish was lord lieutenant of Ireland and of Derbyshire and first lord of the treasury. In 1756-57 he was prime minister of England, and from 1757 to 1762 he was lord high chamberlain.

In 1764, after considerable dispute between New York and New Hampshire, the King awarded Wentworth’s grants to New York. Neither the settlers nor the proprietors of this town were eager to pay for a New York charter, which cost more than ten times the amount charged by New Hampshire. Eight years later, proprietors re-purchased Cavendish from New York, having raised funds by selling the town’s Wentworth’s tract. Yet the land dispute continued, and Vermont fought New York as well as Great Britain for its independence. Finally, in 1791, when no colony or state could any longer make claim upon its territory, Vermont joined the United States and the land question was settled.

A committee is being formed to plan events for the 250th anniversary. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail margoc@tds.net or call 226-7807.

2. Aging in Place
As the first of the baby boomers turn 65 today, the Healing Whole blog, a project of the Cavendish based non-profit Chronic Conditions Information Network, has posted Aging in Place. This guide has been designed to help seniors, spouses, adult children of elders, as well as friends make decisions and choices so that people can remain in their community.

3. January Cavendish Calendar
January 1 (Saturday): Happy New Year! Post office, libraries closed

January 3 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office, to continue to work on the FY 2011-2012 budget. The agenda will include:
• Consider FY 2011-2012 Cemetery appropriation request. Cemetery Commission Chair Kathy Rose will be in attendance to present the budget request and answer questions. [Approximately 6:05]

• Sheriff Mike Chamberlain will be present to discuss Sheriff’s office services to the Town of Cavendish and the proposed rate schedule. [Approximately 6:20]

• Library Trustee Bob Evens and Librarian Kata Welch present to discuss the FY 2011-2012 library Town appropriation request and the library budget. [Approximately 7:00 pm]

January 4 (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

January 5 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office

January 6 (Thursday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office, to continue to work on the FY 2011-2012 budget. The agenda will include:
- Continue work on the FY 2011-2012 Selectmen’s Budget

- Consider FY 2011-2012 external appropriation requests (Organizations which have not yet made a presentation this budget season). [Approximately 6:15 - 6:40]

- Preliminary discussion on Town Meeting Warning

• 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

January 8 (Saturday): Live Authentically course begins at the Cavendish Library from 9-12. Ending March 19, Live Authentically is designed to help you 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?” The course is taught by Cavendish resident Martha Mott. The fee is $300. To register, please contact Martha at 226-7848 or at Martha@liveauthentically.org
• Black River Good Neighbor will be closed in preparation for its move. Volunteers are needed to help. See related article below.

January 10 (Monday): Black River Good Neighbor opens at its new location-the Ludlow Armory Community Complex building 37B on Main Street in Ludlow.
• Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm. This event is taped by LPC-TV www.lpctv.org and can be watched on Comcast cable channels or at the website.

January 11 (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.
• Book Talk at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow. “Day of the Pelican” by Katerine Patterson, The Vermont Reads 2010 Selection. 7 Pm in the Community Room

January 12 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Chamber January Mixer 4:30-7:30 PM. The Good Bus will pick up participants at the Chamber office and proceed to Mountain View Ranch in Danby, VT. A sleigh ride, fire and hot cocoa will then take place. This mixer is limited to the first 20 RSVPs. Seating is limited. Please remember this mixer is for business members. FMI: 228-5830.

January 13 (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

January 17 (Monday): Martin Luther King Day, Legal Holiday. Schools and town office closed.

January 18 (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

January 20 (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

January 22 (Saturday): Drawing in Perspective class with Donald Hofer at the Fletcher Farm School. Classes are half price to Cavendish residents. FMI: 228-8770 or fletcherfarm.org/schedule.asp

January 23 (Sunday): Drawing in Perspective class with Donald Hofer at the Fletcher Farm School. Classes are half price to Cavendish residents. FMI: 228-8770 or fletcherfarm.org/schedule.asp

January 24 (Monday): Schools Closed for District Inservice

January 25 (Tuesday): Fletcher Library in Ludlow will be screening the documentary Vermont Resettlement Program. 7 Pm in the Community Room
• 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

January 27 (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

4. Cavendish Related News
VT Minimum Wage Increases Jan 1: A minimum wage law passed by lawmakers in 2005 tied the wage to inflation, and this year, the wage goes up by 9 cents, from $8.06 per hour to $8.15. Nine cents is on the low end of the range among the seven states that will see increases in their minimum wage rates on New Year's Day. An estimated 10,305 Vermonters make minimum wage. WCAX

VT Moose, Deer Hunt Rules to Get Hearings: The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board has set three public hearings for next week to review proposed changes to regulations governing moose and deer hunting in the state. Officials with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife are urging members of the public to go to the department's website and review the proposed changes and provide any suggestions. The three hearings, all set for 6:30 p.m., are to be at:
Monday Jan. 3 at the Keyhoe Conservation Camp Education Center in Castleton.
Tuesday Jan. 4 at the Pavilion Auditorium in Montpelier.
Wednesday Jan. 5 at the Dibden Auditorium at Johnson State College in Johnson.

CVPS Seeking donations to Shareheat Program: Shareheat is a non-profit arm of Central Vermont Public Service. Helping over 1,000 VT families, the fund needs additional donations to offset the average year costs of between $250,000 and $300,000 to help heat homes. Currently there is a $100,000 unmet need. FMI Shareheat

Using Cash to Shop in VT Can Save Money: A new law passed by the Legislature this past session allows stores to set minimum purchase requirements for people paying with plastic. Credit card companies currently charge stores fees every time credit cards are used, which can be a huge drain for smaller businesses. Starting Jan. 1, Green Mountain State merchants will be able to offer up to 3 percent in discounts to shoppers who use cash. Vermont is the first state to pass a law like this, though it passed without a signature from Gov. Jim Douglas. Douglas said he felt the legislation belonged on the national stage, not the local one. Critics are concerned the law will limit options for Vermont consumers and even hurt tourism. WCAX

Nutrition information Required on Some VT Restaurant Menus: On Jan. 1, Vermont restaurants that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations nationwide are required by state law to include calorie counts for standard offerings on menus and menu boards. Burlington Free Press

5. Vermont E-Waste Recycling Program Takes Effect Jan. 1: Vermont’s new electronic waste law, which goes into effect today, bans the disposal of electronic waste. Starting July 1, 2011, the state will provide convenient collection of certain electronic waste. For a copy of the E-Devices whose manufacturers are subject to the VT E-Waste Law, as well as VT Landfill Banned E-Devices, For more Information

6. LPC TV’s 2010 Summary: This summary is now available on-line. Note that the December Select board meeting is now available at the LPC TV website and will also be aired on the public access channels this coming week.

7. Principal Thomson to do Penguin Plunge: George Thomson, the principal of Cavendish Town Elementary School will be participating in the Penguin Plunge in Burlington on Sat. Feb. 5. Supporting the Special Olympics of Vermont, Thomson says, “I am looking to hand over a sizable chunk of money when I plunge into the icy waters of Lake Champlain. I would be most grateful if you would consider a pledge to support me in helping the Special Olympians of Vermont.”

You can support Thomson’s freezing cold endeavor by making a donation at his FirstGiving page. All donations are secure and sent directly to Special Olympics Vermont by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.

8. Locals Only Coupon: Jen Leak a fiber artist and owner of Four Season Felting, is offering a 20% off to locals for the month of January. To take advantage of this offer, you will need to order from her website and then pick up your item from her. The 20% off coupon code is local20. Leak’s art can also be found at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville. FMI: moxieb@sover.net

9. Black River Good Neighbor Moving/Volunteers Needed
BRGNS will be closed all day on Saturday, January 8th in order to move to its new location at the Ludlow Armory Community Complex building 37B on Main Street in Ludlow. The new Thrift Shop and Food Shelf will open on Monday, January 10th .

Volunteers are needed to help with every aspect of the move, boxing, carrying, sorting, driving and unpacking. If you are available, for a few hours or all day and interested in helping please contact Audrey Bridge at 802-228-3663 between the hours of 10am and 4pm Monday through Friday.

Lunch will be served for all of the volunteers and we are counting on volunteers to respond from all of the communities that Black River Good Neighbor Services serves, Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville and Plymouth. Please come and be part of this community effort.