This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society blog
The 5/1/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Ludlow Health Center: Part of a Federally Qualified Health Center
3. Images from Indian Books on display at Cavendish Library
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Captain Leonard Proctor
5. Cavendish Calendar May
1. Cavendish Related News
VT ranked low in report on growth of female-owned businesses: American Express recently commissioned a study of census data that ranked Vermont 45th in the nation for growth in the number of female-owned firms in the past 14 years, with a “stagnant” rate of 26.2 percent. Burlington Free Press
VT AG warns of lead in certain drinking glasses: VT’s attorney General William Sorrell has issues a warning about glasses showing Gone with the Wind and Elvis Presley. Some of them have lead in the painted illustrations. The products, imported from the Far East by Salt Lake City-based Vandor LLC, contain lead concentrations of up to 81 times the state limit for children of 100 parts per million. Burlington Free Press
Renting an apartment in Vt grows more difficult: The 2011 update of “Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Housing and Wages in Vermont” shows a modest 2-bedroom apartment in Vermont costs an average of $990 a month, a 7 percent increase over the year before and a 58 percent increase since 2000. A renter would need to earn an hourly wage of at least $19.03 — or $39,595, annually — to afford this. “Renting an apartment has been a challenge in Vermont for some time because of rising costs and a low vacancy rate. This report confirms it continues to grow more challenging, especially for those on the lower end of Vermont’s income scale,” according to Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director of Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), the report’s publisher. Press Release via VT. Digger
FDA Warns of Contaminated Swabs in First Aid Kits: If you own a first-aid kit made by Atwater Carey, be careful. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that the disinfecting iodine swabs included in certain kits might actually cause life-threatening infections.
VT to Receive Funds to Help Disabled Residents: Vermont has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will help Vermont improve the care and lives of these individuals who are frequently referred to as “Dual Eligibles.” Vermont along with 14 other states will receive up to $1 million each to develop new ways to meet the often complex and costly medical needs of dual eligibles. The goal is to eliminate duplication of services, expand their access to needed care, and improve their lives, while lowering costs. AARP, Vermont Digger
2. Ludlow Health Center: Part of a Federally Qualified Health Center
Driving through Ludlow, you may have noticed a new pharmacy as well as a sign that a dental office will be coming soon. Ludlow Health Center is one of nine federally qualified community health centers (FQHC) that make up the Springfield Medical Care Systems. As such, these centers care for patients covered by Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance, as well as those who have no insurance. Payments are on a sliding scale, so people with low or moderate incomes can afford the services, which include: primary and preventive health for people of all ages, pediatrics, diagnostic lab and radiologic services, health screenings, mental health programs, access to discounted pharmaceuticals, and will soon include dental care.
Dental services in Ludlow will be offered by Dr. Fauver as well as a dental hygienist. While the opening date was slated for May 1, it is more likely to open by June 1. Expect to see additional providers, such as mental health, plastic surgery etc., at what was once the old Ludlow Health Center building on Main Street.
Also part of the FQHC initiative, The Ludlow Pharmacy, opened recently at 57 Pond Street, in the Okemo Marketplace, is part of the Springfield and Rutland pharmacies. To learn more about the pharmacy and its various program go to their website.
3. Images from Indian Books on display at Cavendish Library
Copies of images from the books The History of the Indian Tribes of North America Volume 1-3 will be on display in the Redfield Proctor Room of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library during the month of May. The books from which the copies have been taken belong to the library and are stored in the Vermont Historical Society’s climate controlled vault in Barre to prevent the old and fragile books from deteriorating.
The photographs of the lithographs from the book were taken by Ellen Parrish, a library board member on a recent trip to Barre. The original artwork was done by Charles Bird King and other artists who were commissioned to make portraits of Native Americans by the United States Government in the early 1800’s.
These photographs may be seen in the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library during normal open hours.
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Captain Leonard Proctor
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the Historical Society's Blog.
Born in Westford, MA, Captain Proctor was a Revolutionary soldier and served as the company’s Second Lieutenant on the Lexington Alarm of April 17,1775. He was part of a brave group of “minute-men” that fought in the opening battle of the American Revolution. Forty-one years old at the time and father of seven children, Proctor eventually served under General Washington.
Moving to Cavendish Vermont in 1783, Proctor built a log cabin in the western part of the township and brought his family to their new homestead in the winter of 1784. Next to the homestead, he constructed a home and tavern, near where the Methodist Church now stands. The house stood where the present highway runs. Part of the house was moved, and then torn down to make way for the elementary school. The remaining part of the house was moved to the current location and became known as the Page House. In 1787, he built what is known today as the “Jenny House,” where he and his wife Mary Proctor lived for over 30 years. The house, built of wood, is famous for its fancy hand-carved decorations around the roofline, on the corner posts and around the center doorway.
Proctor and Salmon Dutton, the latter who had come to Cavendish in 1781, had much in common. They served in the Westford militia and were friends for many years. In 1784, Dutton was appointed surveyor for the toll road that was to be built between Cavendish and Ludlow to the west. The planned turnpike would become the only road connecting Duttonsville and Proctorsville. This toll road in 1798 became part of the Green Mountain turnpike that connected Bellows Falls and Rutland. The route from Cavendish south went over Dutton Hill to Gassetts and Chester, VT.
A break between the two families arose over the road and its operation. The Proctors were determined not to pay tolls to Dutton for the use of the Cavendish section of the road. The Proctor men built a “shun-pike,” which passed directly south from Proctorsville to Gassetts. This shunpike became the present highway for the Sate of Vermont. Because of the road, the Dutton and Proctor families, as well as the villages of Duttonsville and Proctorsville, feuded for 75 years.
The marriage of Redfield Proctor and Emily Dutton in 1858 joined the leading families of the two villages and promised to put an end to the former rivalry. As Redfield said of his first son, Fletcher Dutton Proctor, "if the old names and blood had the old inclination left to stir up strife, it would have created a fearful internal commotion." In fact, the merger of these families proved to be a propitious event for Vermont, since three governors and a United States Senator came from this Dutton-Proctor line.
In February 20, 1907, Proctorsville formally gave notice to the Town of Cavendish that it wished to be incorporated. Today Proctorsville is a village within the township of Cavendish.
Leonard Proctor and other family are buried in the Proctor Cemetery, just off Main Street in Proctorsville.
5. Cavendish Calendar May
May 3 (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 Booster Club Meeting, 7 pm at the High School
May 4 (Wednesday): Cavendish Library Board Meeting, 5 pm at the Library.
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office
• Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Semi Annual Meeting, GMUHS Conference Room, 6:30 pm
May 5 (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
May 7 (Saturday): Vermont Green Up Day
• Kentucky Derby Gala, 5 pm - 11 pm at the Pot Belly Pub & Restaurant, Main Street, Ludlow, VT to benefit LPC-TV. Enjoy Mint Juleps, Southern fare, Kentucky Derby Pie and of course The Kentucky Derby! It will be a night at the races with an interactive wagering experience, raffles and music by 'Union Street' featuring Mark Huntley. Derby attire is encouraged. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and are available at: Crow's Bakery, People's Bank, The Belmont General Store, The Wine and Cheese Depot, Berkshire Bank, Ludlow Insurance, BRACC & LPCTV. FMI: Lisa at 802-228-7690, Kathy at 802-228-8777 or Michelle at 802-228-8808.
May 8 (Sunday): Happy Mother’s Day.
May 9 (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.
May 10 (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’s Green Up Day. More information to follow.
May 12 (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
• The Cavendish Conservation Association will give the next presentation in their Walk and Talk series. Beaver Ponds and Wetland Habitat, 6-8 p.m. Meet at the Town Office for an orientation and then proceed for an on site visit to a newly created beaver pond. In the event of rain, there will be a power-point presentation in the Town Office. This event will be led by wildlife biologist and Cavendish resident Tim O'Donoghue. FMI: Tim at 226-7023 or Robin at 226-7736
• GMUHS School Board Meeting, 5 pm at the High School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
May 14 (Saturday): Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Springfield Recycling Center, 9-12. For District residents and businesses only. No pre-registration for District residents. Businesses will be charged for disposal costs and must pre-register. FMI: www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org or 802-674-9235. The next collection of this type will not be until Sept.
May 17 (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
• CTES School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm in the Arts Room.
May 19 (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
May 21 (Saturday): GMUHS Junior Prom
May 24 (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
May 26 (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
May 28 (Saturday): Vermont Open Studio Weekend. Visit the studios of Vermont artists. Six Loose Ladies and Fletcher Farm will both be on the tour. For a full list of participating artists, go to vermontcrafts.com or call 802/223-3380
May 29 (Sunday): Introduction to Knitting Class, 1-3 pm at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville. Learn the basic of casting on and the knit stitch. Materials needed: any size needles and some yarn, if you don't have any the instructor can supply you with some for the lesson. Instructor: Perry Hudkins. Free FMI 802-226-7373 or visit www.fiberartsinvermont.org
• Vermont Open Studio Weekend. Visit the studios of Vermont artists. Six Loose Ladies and Fletcher Farm will both be on the tour. For a full list of participating artists, go to vermontcrafts.com or call 802/223-3380
May 30 (Monday): Memorial Day. Holiday. Town Office, Schools, Library and Banks Closed
May 31 (Tuesday): Memorial Day Program
• 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
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Cavendish Update 4/22/11 News/Dutton/Events
The 4/22/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Historical Society News
3. Green Bag It: Any Day Can Be Green Up Day in Cavendish
4.. LPC-TV Cavendish Events On-line and On the Air
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Salmon Dutton
6. Cavendish Events 4/22-4/30
1. Cavendish Related News
VT Officials Predict Trickle Down from Federal Budget Cuts: Fiscal analysts for the Shumlin administration and the Legislature estimate state government could face $17.6 million in funding losses as a result of the $38.6 billion in budget cuts Congress recently enacted…. The breakdown appears to be $12.8 million from transportation programs and $4.8 million from other areas of state government. Burlington Free Press
VT Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in March: Vermont’s unemployment rate is continuing to fall, dropping by two-tenths of a percentage point in March to 5.4 percent, seasonally adjusted, down from 5.6 percent in February. Compared with March 2010, the state’s unemployment rate was down 1.2 percent. Those who remain unemployed, meanwhile, might be eligible for up to an additional 13 weeks of unemployment compensation, the state announced. Burlington Free Press
VT Health Dept. warns of alfalfa sprouts recall: The maker of Jonathan's Sprouts announced Tuesday that some of the sprouts - sold in four-ounce and eight-ounce containers, with an April 23 sell-by date - may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. FMI: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm252047.htm
2. Cavendish Historical Society News
The spring edition of Scribbler II, the Cavendish Historical Society’s quarterly newsletter, is now on-line.
CHS is looking for new board members. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net Second homeowners, residents, as well as those interested in Cavendish are welcome to apply.
3. Green Bag It: Any Day Can Be Green Up Day in Cavendish
With the receding of the snow, there is a lot of litter lying around. Even though the state’s official Green Up day is May 7, Saturday, and Cavendish’s follows on Tuesday May10, you can pick up Green Up bags at the Town Office and start cleaning today. Bags can be taken to the transfer station free of charge. You will need to let Rich Svec, town manager, know which areas you are cleaning.
4.. LPC-TV Cavendish Events On-line and On the Air
You can now watch the April 12 Cavendish Town Elementary School Board Meeting on-line and on TV (Channel 10-Comcast subscribers). If you missed the Cavendish Community Theatre-Playing with Shakespeare, that can now be seen on-line as can the Cavendish Select board meeting from 4/11. When you go on-line to watch any or all of these programs, take a few minutes and donate to the LPC-TV Capital Campaign.
You can also purchase tickets to the Kentucky Derby event on May 7 at the Pot Belly in Ludlow. Tickets are available at Crows Corner Bakery, People’s Bank, The Belmont Store, The Wine and Cheese Depot, Berkshire Bank, Ludlow Insurance.
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Salmon Dutton
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.
Salmon was born in Westford, Mass in 1743 and married Sarah Parker. At the time of his marriage he was employed as a land surveyor. In 1768 he served in the French and Indian Wars under Captain Leonard Whiting, who would later move to Cavendish. Also a veteran of the Revolutionary War, he was a member of Colonel William Prescott’s regiment. Once located in Cavendish, he was chosen as an officer for the town’s militia.
When the Duttons moved to Cavendish, in 1781, it was a good fit since most of Sarah Dutton’s brothers and sisters were already here. Like Coffeen before him, Dutton was a Universalist and found freedom of his religion here in the sparsely settled land. He was exempted from the Cavendish Church Tax because he “did not belong to the sect of the preacher.” He and his sons, and many others in 1802, dissented from the action of the town in voting four cents on the dollar to build the church. In 1812, Salmon subscribed $7,500 (one-third money and two-thirds labor or materials) to build the “Cavendish Academy.”
Dutton first settled on what we now refer to as “White’s Hill,” not far from where the Cavendish Depot stood next to the railroad tracks. At one time, the toll road, or turnpike, turned off the Cavendish Gulf Road and went over this road, then called Dutton Hill. The community below, he named Duttonsville.
In 1788, Dutton built a house on what we is now the Cavendish Green. This building was the village tavern and also offered guest rooms. When the stagecoach reached the top of Dutton Hill (now White’s Hill) on the Green Mountain Turnpike, the driver would blow several toots on his horn, according to the number of passengers he carried, to alert the Innkeepers so that the proper number of places might be set at the table.
Salmon died in Cavendish on May 27, 1824 at 80 years of age. His grave is in the Cavendish High Street Cemetery and gravestone inscription reads: “In memory of Salmon Dutton who died May 27 a.d. 1824 in the 81st year of his age. His only aim as life’s brief span he trod. The good of man and glory of his God. He was the original owner of this ground and Of that on which is the adjacent village now stands and was the founder of same.” Sara died on March 7, 1831 (age 83 years) and is buried next to her husband. Her gravestone inscription reads, “They aim like his who sleepeth by thy side, To whom in life thou wast a faithful bride.”
Next week’s post will feature Leonard Proctor and the Shunpike.
6. Cavendish Events 4/22-4/30
April 22 (Friday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
• Earth Day at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow. Activities include: Help Start A Library Garden by planting seeds in starter pots, Add a Wish to our Wishing Tree and hear the Earth Day wishes from others in the community, Guided Poetry Walk 2pm (Starts at the Library and goes through the village) "Poetry Gardens" Available to view 4/22 ~ 4/24, Earth day Story Time FMI: 228-3517
April 24 (Sunday): Happy Easter!
April 25 (Monday): The next Live Authentically wellness course will be held in Cavendish (site to be determined) 9:00-12:00 for 10 weeks beginning today. On line courses and workshops are also available. The first day is free! If it works in your life, the course is $300 (that's only $10 per hour). For more information, check out Live Authentically on Facebook or go to http://liveauthentcially.org To register, please contact Martha Mott martha@liveauthentically.org or 226-7848.
• Cavendish Baptist Church will use the best-selling book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren to explore the question “What on earth am I here for?” Books are free for all participants. The study will run for 40 days, beginning today. everyone is welcome to participate, even if you do not typically attend church. Regular services will incorporate the program, with special study times with Pastor Abraham during the week. The small study times range from 5:30 am on Fridays to the popular 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Hour. Select a time that works with your schedule. You can receive a detailed study schedule and more information by visiting www.cavendishbaptist.com or by calling (802) 226-7131.
April 26 (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
April 28 (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
• Quarterly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, 6 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Springfield Town Offices. Public welcome to attend.
• Book discussion group of the Fletcher Memorial Library, 7 pm at the Library. The book is “Road from Coorain” by Ker Conway. Books are available at the Library.
April 29 (Friday): Junkman Benefit Concert/Fundraiser starting at 6:30 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. Desserts for sale, bring a piece of metal, wood, or plastic junk to be considered for the junk sculpture Junkman will be building with the students. Only requirement: must sound interesting when hit with a stick! It's not often we have a Grammy Award-nominated percussionist come to town, join your neighbors for "A mind-blowing experience!"FMI: 226-7758
April 30 (Saturday): 2nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10-2 pm. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners will hold their second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. In Vermont, the Windsor County Sheriff's Association is participating with drop off points that day throughout the county including the Springfield Police Station, 201 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT; Weathersfield Transfer Station, 5024 VT Route 106, Weathersfield, VT; Chester Police Department, 556 Elm Street, Chester, VT; and Ludlow Police Department, 19 West Hill Rd. For more information on the best way to get rid of medications you are no longer using, go to http://healingwhole.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-to-do-with-medications-you-are-no.html
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Historical Society News
3. Green Bag It: Any Day Can Be Green Up Day in Cavendish
4.. LPC-TV Cavendish Events On-line and On the Air
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Salmon Dutton
6. Cavendish Events 4/22-4/30
1. Cavendish Related News
VT Officials Predict Trickle Down from Federal Budget Cuts: Fiscal analysts for the Shumlin administration and the Legislature estimate state government could face $17.6 million in funding losses as a result of the $38.6 billion in budget cuts Congress recently enacted…. The breakdown appears to be $12.8 million from transportation programs and $4.8 million from other areas of state government. Burlington Free Press
VT Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in March: Vermont’s unemployment rate is continuing to fall, dropping by two-tenths of a percentage point in March to 5.4 percent, seasonally adjusted, down from 5.6 percent in February. Compared with March 2010, the state’s unemployment rate was down 1.2 percent. Those who remain unemployed, meanwhile, might be eligible for up to an additional 13 weeks of unemployment compensation, the state announced. Burlington Free Press
VT Health Dept. warns of alfalfa sprouts recall: The maker of Jonathan's Sprouts announced Tuesday that some of the sprouts - sold in four-ounce and eight-ounce containers, with an April 23 sell-by date - may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. FMI: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm252047.htm
2. Cavendish Historical Society News
The spring edition of Scribbler II, the Cavendish Historical Society’s quarterly newsletter, is now on-line.
CHS is looking for new board members. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net Second homeowners, residents, as well as those interested in Cavendish are welcome to apply.
3. Green Bag It: Any Day Can Be Green Up Day in Cavendish
With the receding of the snow, there is a lot of litter lying around. Even though the state’s official Green Up day is May 7, Saturday, and Cavendish’s follows on Tuesday May10, you can pick up Green Up bags at the Town Office and start cleaning today. Bags can be taken to the transfer station free of charge. You will need to let Rich Svec, town manager, know which areas you are cleaning.
4.. LPC-TV Cavendish Events On-line and On the Air
You can now watch the April 12 Cavendish Town Elementary School Board Meeting on-line and on TV (Channel 10-Comcast subscribers). If you missed the Cavendish Community Theatre-Playing with Shakespeare, that can now be seen on-line as can the Cavendish Select board meeting from 4/11. When you go on-line to watch any or all of these programs, take a few minutes and donate to the LPC-TV Capital Campaign.
You can also purchase tickets to the Kentucky Derby event on May 7 at the Pot Belly in Ludlow. Tickets are available at Crows Corner Bakery, People’s Bank, The Belmont Store, The Wine and Cheese Depot, Berkshire Bank, Ludlow Insurance.
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Salmon Dutton
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.
Salmon was born in Westford, Mass in 1743 and married Sarah Parker. At the time of his marriage he was employed as a land surveyor. In 1768 he served in the French and Indian Wars under Captain Leonard Whiting, who would later move to Cavendish. Also a veteran of the Revolutionary War, he was a member of Colonel William Prescott’s regiment. Once located in Cavendish, he was chosen as an officer for the town’s militia.
When the Duttons moved to Cavendish, in 1781, it was a good fit since most of Sarah Dutton’s brothers and sisters were already here. Like Coffeen before him, Dutton was a Universalist and found freedom of his religion here in the sparsely settled land. He was exempted from the Cavendish Church Tax because he “did not belong to the sect of the preacher.” He and his sons, and many others in 1802, dissented from the action of the town in voting four cents on the dollar to build the church. In 1812, Salmon subscribed $7,500 (one-third money and two-thirds labor or materials) to build the “Cavendish Academy.”
Dutton first settled on what we now refer to as “White’s Hill,” not far from where the Cavendish Depot stood next to the railroad tracks. At one time, the toll road, or turnpike, turned off the Cavendish Gulf Road and went over this road, then called Dutton Hill. The community below, he named Duttonsville.
In 1788, Dutton built a house on what we is now the Cavendish Green. This building was the village tavern and also offered guest rooms. When the stagecoach reached the top of Dutton Hill (now White’s Hill) on the Green Mountain Turnpike, the driver would blow several toots on his horn, according to the number of passengers he carried, to alert the Innkeepers so that the proper number of places might be set at the table.
Salmon died in Cavendish on May 27, 1824 at 80 years of age. His grave is in the Cavendish High Street Cemetery and gravestone inscription reads: “In memory of Salmon Dutton who died May 27 a.d. 1824 in the 81st year of his age. His only aim as life’s brief span he trod. The good of man and glory of his God. He was the original owner of this ground and Of that on which is the adjacent village now stands and was the founder of same.” Sara died on March 7, 1831 (age 83 years) and is buried next to her husband. Her gravestone inscription reads, “They aim like his who sleepeth by thy side, To whom in life thou wast a faithful bride.”
Next week’s post will feature Leonard Proctor and the Shunpike.
6. Cavendish Events 4/22-4/30
April 22 (Friday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
• Earth Day at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow. Activities include: Help Start A Library Garden by planting seeds in starter pots, Add a Wish to our Wishing Tree and hear the Earth Day wishes from others in the community, Guided Poetry Walk 2pm (Starts at the Library and goes through the village) "Poetry Gardens" Available to view 4/22 ~ 4/24, Earth day Story Time FMI: 228-3517
April 24 (Sunday): Happy Easter!
April 25 (Monday): The next Live Authentically wellness course will be held in Cavendish (site to be determined) 9:00-12:00 for 10 weeks beginning today. On line courses and workshops are also available. The first day is free! If it works in your life, the course is $300 (that's only $10 per hour). For more information, check out Live Authentically on Facebook or go to http://liveauthentcially.org To register, please contact Martha Mott martha@liveauthentically.org or 226-7848.
• Cavendish Baptist Church will use the best-selling book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren to explore the question “What on earth am I here for?” Books are free for all participants. The study will run for 40 days, beginning today. everyone is welcome to participate, even if you do not typically attend church. Regular services will incorporate the program, with special study times with Pastor Abraham during the week. The small study times range from 5:30 am on Fridays to the popular 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Hour. Select a time that works with your schedule. You can receive a detailed study schedule and more information by visiting www.cavendishbaptist.com or by calling (802) 226-7131.
April 26 (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
April 28 (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
• Quarterly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, 6 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Springfield Town Offices. Public welcome to attend.
• Book discussion group of the Fletcher Memorial Library, 7 pm at the Library. The book is “Road from Coorain” by Ker Conway. Books are available at the Library.
April 29 (Friday): Junkman Benefit Concert/Fundraiser starting at 6:30 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. Desserts for sale, bring a piece of metal, wood, or plastic junk to be considered for the junk sculpture Junkman will be building with the students. Only requirement: must sound interesting when hit with a stick! It's not often we have a Grammy Award-nominated percussionist come to town, join your neighbors for "A mind-blowing experience!"FMI: 226-7758
April 30 (Saturday): 2nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10-2 pm. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners will hold their second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. In Vermont, the Windsor County Sheriff's Association is participating with drop off points that day throughout the county including the Springfield Police Station, 201 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT; Weathersfield Transfer Station, 5024 VT Route 106, Weathersfield, VT; Chester Police Department, 556 Elm Street, Chester, VT; and Ludlow Police Department, 19 West Hill Rd. For more information on the best way to get rid of medications you are no longer using, go to http://healingwhole.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-to-do-with-medications-you-are-no.html
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Support for LPC-TV
Dear Cavendish Update Users:
While I do my best to get to town related meetings as much as possible, I can’t always make it. Fortunately, we’re lucky to have LPC-TV that does. They film Select Board, School, Town and other related meetings every month. Not only is this available via Comcast on Channels 8 and 10, we are very fortunate that the station uses its time and resources so these same broadcasts are available at their website - it's expensive!
Regardless of what TV server you use, the time of day or where you live, you always have access to what’s going on town via the LPC website. It’s important to note that many other public access channels don’t go this extra mile.
LPC-TV has been housed in a very small room at Black River High School since it began 2001. With the town of Ludlow purchasing the Armory Building for local use, LPC-TV is planning a new home that will give them the space to pursue even more unique and creative endeavors. Among the plans will be a place for gathering and keeping in perpetuity the oral histories of the town’s they serve (Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth). We will have our own “story corps.”
As you can imagine, this move and renovation comes with a price tag. You can show your gratitude for what they have done and will continue to do by:
• Donating to the LPC-TV Capital Campaign today at the website.
• Purchasing a ticket to attend the Kentucky Derby Gala on Saturday May 7th from 5 pm –7 pm at the Pot Belly Restaurant and Pub in Ludlow. Great food, music and fun. Tickets are $25 in advance-you can buy them at Crows Corner Bakery and Café in Proctorsville through Saturday and at several locations in Ludlow. They are also available at the door for $30.
Your donation makes it possible to keep them on the air and on-line.
Sincerely,
Margo Caulfield
While I do my best to get to town related meetings as much as possible, I can’t always make it. Fortunately, we’re lucky to have LPC-TV that does. They film Select Board, School, Town and other related meetings every month. Not only is this available via Comcast on Channels 8 and 10, we are very fortunate that the station uses its time and resources so these same broadcasts are available at their website - it's expensive!
Regardless of what TV server you use, the time of day or where you live, you always have access to what’s going on town via the LPC website. It’s important to note that many other public access channels don’t go this extra mile.
LPC-TV has been housed in a very small room at Black River High School since it began 2001. With the town of Ludlow purchasing the Armory Building for local use, LPC-TV is planning a new home that will give them the space to pursue even more unique and creative endeavors. Among the plans will be a place for gathering and keeping in perpetuity the oral histories of the town’s they serve (Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly and Plymouth). We will have our own “story corps.”
As you can imagine, this move and renovation comes with a price tag. You can show your gratitude for what they have done and will continue to do by:
• Donating to the LPC-TV Capital Campaign today at the website.
• Purchasing a ticket to attend the Kentucky Derby Gala on Saturday May 7th from 5 pm –7 pm at the Pot Belly Restaurant and Pub in Ludlow. Great food, music and fun. Tickets are $25 in advance-you can buy them at Crows Corner Bakery and Café in Proctorsville through Saturday and at several locations in Ludlow. They are also available at the door for $30.
Your donation makes it possible to keep them on the air and on-line.
Sincerely,
Margo Caulfield
Friday, April 15, 2011
Cavendish Update 4/15/11 News/Events/Civil War
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The 4/15/11 Cavendish Updates Contains the following:
1. Honoring Earth Day: CCCA’s Conservation Association
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Celebrating Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
4. Cavendish Old Home Day: Booth Space Available
5. Cavendish Library Instituting New Policy on Fines
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Era
7. Free Book Study for Personal Spiritual Growth
8. Live Authentically Wellness Course Offered in Cavendish
9. Cavendish Events for 4/15-4/22
1. Honoring Earth Day: CCCA’s Conservation Association
" Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures." Governor Nelson, Founder of Earth Day.
The Conservation Association of the CCCA honors this earth day with a continued commitment to our environment here in Cavendish. We are rich in water, in meadows and forests. We still enjoy an abundance of wildlife, mammals, birds, insects, butterflies and fish. This year the CCCA will be hosting a series of talks and outdoor walks focusing on the wildlife we share our landscape with. We have already looked at the importance of wildlife corridors and bobcats and we look forward to an exploration of Beavers and wetland habitats on May 12th with wildlife biologist and Cavendish resident Tim O'Donoghue.
Further up the road there will be an early morning bird walk with a representative from the Audubon society, an insect and butterfly fest in August with a qualified specialist, a deer and moose presentation in September and a look at our black bears in November.
We are currently working on an interactive map for recording sightings of bear, moose, fisher cats and bobcats and we have a large actual map available where folks can mark sighting locations.
Building awareness, building appreciation is the scaffolding of good environmental stewardship and we hope you join us as we continue growing and learning. Our organization's Energy Committee continues working with the town on ways to improve efficiency in the town's infrastructure, go green and cut costs. Please never hesitate to contact us with questions or if you would like to participate in our work. FMI: Robin Timko - 226-7736; Tim O'Donoghue 226-7023; or Peter Labelle - 226-7250
2. Cavendish Related News
Rockingham Area Land Trust Votes to Dissolve: The Rockingham Area Community Land Trust membership has approved a plan to dissolve the organization, paving the way for Windham Housing Trust to take over most of the group’s properties in Windham and Windsor counties. The RACLT membership voted unanimously for the dissolution at the group’s annual meeting that was held Thursday night in Springfield. The Springfield-based affordable housing group, which owns and manages more than 500 units in Bellows Falls, Westminster, Athens and 17 other towns, including Cavendish, has been working on the plan for more than a year. Brattleboro Reformer
Radiation found in Montpelier Cow: The Environmental Protection Agency says it discovered trace amounts of Cesium-137, a by-product of nuclear fission, in the animal. State health officials do not believe the radioactivity is the result of recent fallout from the nuclear crisis in Japan. Officials with the Vermont Health Department tell the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus that trace amounts of the radioactive isotope have been detected in Vermont milk before.
Rankings Finds It’s Tough to Make a Living in VT: Vermont is one of the worst places in the country to make a living according to new income rankings compiled by MoneyRates.com. Vermont ranks 46th best of the 50 states, with an adjusted average income of just under $30,000. The adjusted figure takes into account state taxes, unemployment rates and cost of living. By comparison, Illinois is number one in the country at just under $42,000. New Hampshire is 24th at $35,000 and New York is 30th at $34,600. Money Rates
Is VT’s Ban on Texting While Driving Making a Difference?
Owners of Keen Cinemas will Run Springfield Theater: The movie theater in Springfield is rising from the ashes. It was destroyed in a block fire. But thanks to state and federal grants, the building is being rebuilt. Now, new tenants who own Keene Cinemas in Keene, N.H., have signed on to run the theater once it reopens. The theater is expected to open the first week of July. WCAX
2nd Nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day: On Saturday, April 30th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners will hold their second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. In Vermont, the Windsor County Sheriff's Association is participating with drop off points that day throughout the county including the Springfield Police Station, 201 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT; Weathersfield Transfer Station, 5024 VT Route 106, Weathersfield, VT; Chester Police Department, 556 Elm Street, Chester, VT; and Ludlow Police Department, 19 West Hill Rd. For more information on the best way to get rid of medications you are no longer using, go to http://healingwhole.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-to-do-with-medications-you-are-no.html
3. Celebrating Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
In recognition of the power of millions of individual actions, Earth Day 2011, April 22, will be organized around A Billion Acts of Green®: Personal, organizational and corporate pledges to live and act sustain ably. At over 45 million actions to date, A Billion Acts of Green® campaign – the largest environmental service campaign in the world. Do you know how much energy you use and how you compare to other people in the region, and the country? Take the Great Energy Challenge and find out. Since saving energy saves money, for some the best aspect of the “green movement,” check out 365 Ways to Save Energy in 2011. For Earth Day this year, select something to do and join in the Billion Acts of Green Campaign.
4. Cavendish Old Home Day: Booth Space Available
The Cavendish Historical Society’s Old Home Day Celebration will be on Saturday July 2. This will be a very special year since it’s the beginning of the town’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the town’s charter. If you are a Cavendish resident, second homeowner, school, church, business or organization and would like booth space, please reserve it now. Space is free, but does require registration. You will also need to supply your own booth/tent, chairs, and tables. If you will need power, please let us know in advance. You can reserve your space by calling 802-226-7807 or e-mailing margoc@tds.net
5. Cavendish Library Instituting New Policy on Fines
Effective May 1, 2011: In an attempt to keep costs down, the Board of Directors of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library has instituted a new policy for unpaid fines / lost items.
Items that are more than 30 days overdue will be considered lost.
Effective immediately, any person / family / household with unpaid fines of more than $10.00 and/or lost items may no longer check-out material until all fines are paid and any items are returned, or the library is reimbursed for the cost of the items.
Patrons who have accrued $10.00 in fines or lost material’s will receive a letter from the Board informing them of the amount due and the titles of any lost items and the cost to replace them if not returned.
Students who need to use library materials but have unpaid fines and or lost items may, at the librarian’s discretion, use the materials in the library during class time, recess or after school.
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Era
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.
On April 13, 1861 the first shots of the Civil War rang out with the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC. On April 15, President Lincoln appealed to the states for soldiers to suppress the rebellion. Whereas the laws of the United States have been for some time past and now are opposed and the execution thereof obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings or by the powers vested in the marshals by law:__Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, . . . hereby do call forth, the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggregate number of 75,000 in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed.__. . . I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity, and the existence of our National Union, and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress wrongs already long enough endured."
Governor Erastus Fairbanks replied that Vermont would do its "full duty" to help preserve the Union. As you’ll see in the information below, at a Cavendish town meeting on April 30 of that year, Cavendish took up the matter of supporting the “Cavendish Light Infantry.” Governor Ryland Fletcher, who presided over the meeting was the 24th Governor of the state from 1856 to 1858.
Governor Fletcher was born in Cavendish. In addition to working on his father's farm, he taught in the district school during the winter months. At age eighteen, he joined the state militia, attaining the rank of Brigadier-General. In 1854 he was elected Lieutenant Governor as the nominee of the Whig, Free Soil, and Liberty Parties, and in 1855 he was reelected-this time on the Republican ticket with Governor Stephen Royce. In 1856, he undertook a successful campaign for governor as the Republican nominee, and he was reelected in 1857. Fletcher strongly favored biennial rather than annual gubernatorial elections and was a tireless worker in the anti-slavery and temperance causes. After leaving office, he served in the Vermont legislature and was a member of the State Constitutional Convention in 1870. Ryland Fletcher is buried in the Cavendish Cemetery on High Street.
Prior to the War, Cavendish became part of the eastern trunk of the Underground Railroad between Brattleboro and Montpelier. In 1857, famous abolitionist John Brown came to Cavendish in hopes of securing some of the $20,000 the Vermont Legislature had approved to support anti slavery settlements in Kansas. Although Fletcher was governor at this time, his request for funds was denied. An account of Brown’s visit in the May 7, 1869 edition of the Rutland Herald, was described as follows:
"... Hair closely cut, beard neatly shaven, tight, stiff stock around his neck, no collar, or dickey, closely fitting swallow-tailed coat ..." the newspaper described. "As soon as it was known that 'John Brown' was stopping in our village, all manifested a desire to see and hear the man ... Notice was given that he would meet the people at the school house, and at the appointed hour an audience assembled.
"We introduced the modest and unassuming old man ... He went on and told the tale of his struggles with the despotism of slavery ... We little thought then how soon 'John Brown's body' would be mouldering in the ground, but his soul was even at that hour 'marching on.'"
In the War of the Union. — The first action taken by the town in reference to the late civil war was at a town meeting held April 30, 1861, Governor Ryland Fletcher presiding. It was then voted to raise $2,000 to liquidate all obligations incurred by Captain Tuttle in raising the Cavendish Light Infantry, and to pay the board of the men and furnish support to their families. Another loan of $3,000 was authorized in August, 1862, to pay bounties for nine months' volunteers, and in November of the following year a bounty of $200 was offered for volunteers, which was subsequently increased to $300, and another loan of $4,000 negotiated. During the latter part of 1863 the bounty was increased to $500, to make it possible to fill the town quota, and the selectmen were authorized to raise $10,000 to pay the expense of future calls for volunteers. In January, 1865, another loan of $7,000 was made, and in 1867 $15,000 was borrowed to pay the balance of the war debt. From a compilation made by the Hon. Calvin French we give the following figures : Cavendish furnished to the armies of the Union twenty men in response to the first call for troops for three months' service. In the Second, Eleventh, Fourth, Seventh aud Fifth Vermont Regiments, forty-two men for three years' service. These volunteers received no bounties Forty-two men were furnished under the nine months call. For subsequent calls fifty-three men were furnished for three years, and thirty for one year, making a grand total of 187 volunteers furnished by the town, whose terms of service would amount to 3521^ years for one man. Of these 125 volunteers received bounties amounting to $43,550, the others being recruited before it was necessary to offer a bounty. As early as 1867 a movement was inaugurated to erect a soldiers' monument in Cavendish, but it was not successful. In May, 1883, the present secretary of war, Redfield Proctor, presented his native town with a fine white marble monument, suitably inscribed and surmounted with an eagle. The town at this time appropriated $1,000 to grade the lot and pay the expense of the dedication of the monument. History of Windsor County, edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, 1891
7. Free Book Study for Personal Spiritual Growth
Have you ever wondered what your purpose was? Knowing the purpose for your life reduces stress, focuses your energy, simplifies decisions and gives meaning to your life. Cavendish Baptist Church will use the best-selling book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren to explore the question “What on earth am I here for?” Books are free for all participants. The study will run for 40 days, beginning on April 25. Everyone is welcome to participate, even if you do not typically attend church. Regular services will incorporate the program, with special study times with Pastor Abraham during the week. The small study times range from 5:30 am on Fridays to the popular 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Hour. Select a time that works with your schedule. You can receive a detailed study schedule and more information by visiting www.cavendishbaptist.com or by calling (802) 226-7131.
8. Live Authentically Wellness Course Offered in Cavendish
The next Live Authentically wellness course will be held in Cavendish (site to be determined) on Monday mornings from 9:00-12:00 for 10 weeks beginning April 25, 2011. Create your own private group with 6 people or more and I will facilitate it in the privacy of your own home or business. On line courses and workshops are also available. The first day is free! If it works in your life, the course is $300 (that's only $10 per hour). For more information, check out Live Authentically on Facebook. To register, please contact Martha Mott martha@liveauthentically.org or 226-7848.
9. Cavendish Events for 4/15-4/22
April 15 (Friday): Last day of the Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 16 (Saturday): Needle Felted Silk Scarf Class at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville, 1-4 pm. Sock Boot Camp (knitting socks on double pointed needles) 1-4pm FMI: 226-7373 or www.sixlooseladies.com
April 17 (Sunday): Facilitated Meditation - quieting the mind, being present with fear - from 4 to 5 with Robin Timko. 226-7736
April 18 (Monday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is sponsoring a trip to Barre to view the McKenney & Hall History of the Indian Tribes of North America books, which belong to the library. These books are kept in a climate-controlled vault at the Vermont Historical Society in Barre. Those wanting to go on the trip should meet in the library parking lot at 9:15. The cost of the trip is free, but patrons will be responsible for their own lunch. For more information, and to register for the trip, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
April 19 (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
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 20 (Wednesday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 21 (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
• Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm at the Cavendish Library
• Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville, 11:30 am. Easter Dinner comprised of baked ham with sweet potato casserole and green beans, Paula's great coleslaw and fresh hot rolls. We'll have an assortment of cookies for dessert this time, along with coffee or a fruit drink. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years is appreciated to help defray the cost of the meal.
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 22 (Friday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011
• Earth Day at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow. Activities include: Help Start A Library Garden by planting seeds in starter pots, Add a Wish to our Wishing Tree and hear the Earth Day wishes from others in the community, Guided Poetry Walk 2pm (Starts at the Library and goes through the village) "Poetry Gardens" Available to view 4/22 ~ 4/24, Earth day Story Time FMI: 228-3517
The 4/15/11 Cavendish Updates Contains the following:
1. Honoring Earth Day: CCCA’s Conservation Association
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Celebrating Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
4. Cavendish Old Home Day: Booth Space Available
5. Cavendish Library Instituting New Policy on Fines
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Era
7. Free Book Study for Personal Spiritual Growth
8. Live Authentically Wellness Course Offered in Cavendish
9. Cavendish Events for 4/15-4/22
1. Honoring Earth Day: CCCA’s Conservation Association
" Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures." Governor Nelson, Founder of Earth Day.
The Conservation Association of the CCCA honors this earth day with a continued commitment to our environment here in Cavendish. We are rich in water, in meadows and forests. We still enjoy an abundance of wildlife, mammals, birds, insects, butterflies and fish. This year the CCCA will be hosting a series of talks and outdoor walks focusing on the wildlife we share our landscape with. We have already looked at the importance of wildlife corridors and bobcats and we look forward to an exploration of Beavers and wetland habitats on May 12th with wildlife biologist and Cavendish resident Tim O'Donoghue.
Further up the road there will be an early morning bird walk with a representative from the Audubon society, an insect and butterfly fest in August with a qualified specialist, a deer and moose presentation in September and a look at our black bears in November.
We are currently working on an interactive map for recording sightings of bear, moose, fisher cats and bobcats and we have a large actual map available where folks can mark sighting locations.
Building awareness, building appreciation is the scaffolding of good environmental stewardship and we hope you join us as we continue growing and learning. Our organization's Energy Committee continues working with the town on ways to improve efficiency in the town's infrastructure, go green and cut costs. Please never hesitate to contact us with questions or if you would like to participate in our work. FMI: Robin Timko - 226-7736; Tim O'Donoghue 226-7023; or Peter Labelle - 226-7250
2. Cavendish Related News
Rockingham Area Land Trust Votes to Dissolve: The Rockingham Area Community Land Trust membership has approved a plan to dissolve the organization, paving the way for Windham Housing Trust to take over most of the group’s properties in Windham and Windsor counties. The RACLT membership voted unanimously for the dissolution at the group’s annual meeting that was held Thursday night in Springfield. The Springfield-based affordable housing group, which owns and manages more than 500 units in Bellows Falls, Westminster, Athens and 17 other towns, including Cavendish, has been working on the plan for more than a year. Brattleboro Reformer
Radiation found in Montpelier Cow: The Environmental Protection Agency says it discovered trace amounts of Cesium-137, a by-product of nuclear fission, in the animal. State health officials do not believe the radioactivity is the result of recent fallout from the nuclear crisis in Japan. Officials with the Vermont Health Department tell the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus that trace amounts of the radioactive isotope have been detected in Vermont milk before.
Rankings Finds It’s Tough to Make a Living in VT: Vermont is one of the worst places in the country to make a living according to new income rankings compiled by MoneyRates.com. Vermont ranks 46th best of the 50 states, with an adjusted average income of just under $30,000. The adjusted figure takes into account state taxes, unemployment rates and cost of living. By comparison, Illinois is number one in the country at just under $42,000. New Hampshire is 24th at $35,000 and New York is 30th at $34,600. Money Rates
Is VT’s Ban on Texting While Driving Making a Difference?
Owners of Keen Cinemas will Run Springfield Theater: The movie theater in Springfield is rising from the ashes. It was destroyed in a block fire. But thanks to state and federal grants, the building is being rebuilt. Now, new tenants who own Keene Cinemas in Keene, N.H., have signed on to run the theater once it reopens. The theater is expected to open the first week of July. WCAX
2nd Nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day: On Saturday, April 30th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners will hold their second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. In Vermont, the Windsor County Sheriff's Association is participating with drop off points that day throughout the county including the Springfield Police Station, 201 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT; Weathersfield Transfer Station, 5024 VT Route 106, Weathersfield, VT; Chester Police Department, 556 Elm Street, Chester, VT; and Ludlow Police Department, 19 West Hill Rd. For more information on the best way to get rid of medications you are no longer using, go to http://healingwhole.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-to-do-with-medications-you-are-no.html
3. Celebrating Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
In recognition of the power of millions of individual actions, Earth Day 2011, April 22, will be organized around A Billion Acts of Green®: Personal, organizational and corporate pledges to live and act sustain ably. At over 45 million actions to date, A Billion Acts of Green® campaign – the largest environmental service campaign in the world. Do you know how much energy you use and how you compare to other people in the region, and the country? Take the Great Energy Challenge and find out. Since saving energy saves money, for some the best aspect of the “green movement,” check out 365 Ways to Save Energy in 2011. For Earth Day this year, select something to do and join in the Billion Acts of Green Campaign.
4. Cavendish Old Home Day: Booth Space Available
The Cavendish Historical Society’s Old Home Day Celebration will be on Saturday July 2. This will be a very special year since it’s the beginning of the town’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the town’s charter. If you are a Cavendish resident, second homeowner, school, church, business or organization and would like booth space, please reserve it now. Space is free, but does require registration. You will also need to supply your own booth/tent, chairs, and tables. If you will need power, please let us know in advance. You can reserve your space by calling 802-226-7807 or e-mailing margoc@tds.net
5. Cavendish Library Instituting New Policy on Fines
Effective May 1, 2011: In an attempt to keep costs down, the Board of Directors of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library has instituted a new policy for unpaid fines / lost items.
Items that are more than 30 days overdue will be considered lost.
Effective immediately, any person / family / household with unpaid fines of more than $10.00 and/or lost items may no longer check-out material until all fines are paid and any items are returned, or the library is reimbursed for the cost of the items.
Patrons who have accrued $10.00 in fines or lost material’s will receive a letter from the Board informing them of the amount due and the titles of any lost items and the cost to replace them if not returned.
Students who need to use library materials but have unpaid fines and or lost items may, at the librarian’s discretion, use the materials in the library during class time, recess or after school.
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Era
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.
On April 13, 1861 the first shots of the Civil War rang out with the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC. On April 15, President Lincoln appealed to the states for soldiers to suppress the rebellion. Whereas the laws of the United States have been for some time past and now are opposed and the execution thereof obstructed in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings or by the powers vested in the marshals by law:__Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, . . . hereby do call forth, the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggregate number of 75,000 in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed.__. . . I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity, and the existence of our National Union, and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress wrongs already long enough endured."
Governor Erastus Fairbanks replied that Vermont would do its "full duty" to help preserve the Union. As you’ll see in the information below, at a Cavendish town meeting on April 30 of that year, Cavendish took up the matter of supporting the “Cavendish Light Infantry.” Governor Ryland Fletcher, who presided over the meeting was the 24th Governor of the state from 1856 to 1858.
Governor Fletcher was born in Cavendish. In addition to working on his father's farm, he taught in the district school during the winter months. At age eighteen, he joined the state militia, attaining the rank of Brigadier-General. In 1854 he was elected Lieutenant Governor as the nominee of the Whig, Free Soil, and Liberty Parties, and in 1855 he was reelected-this time on the Republican ticket with Governor Stephen Royce. In 1856, he undertook a successful campaign for governor as the Republican nominee, and he was reelected in 1857. Fletcher strongly favored biennial rather than annual gubernatorial elections and was a tireless worker in the anti-slavery and temperance causes. After leaving office, he served in the Vermont legislature and was a member of the State Constitutional Convention in 1870. Ryland Fletcher is buried in the Cavendish Cemetery on High Street.
Prior to the War, Cavendish became part of the eastern trunk of the Underground Railroad between Brattleboro and Montpelier. In 1857, famous abolitionist John Brown came to Cavendish in hopes of securing some of the $20,000 the Vermont Legislature had approved to support anti slavery settlements in Kansas. Although Fletcher was governor at this time, his request for funds was denied. An account of Brown’s visit in the May 7, 1869 edition of the Rutland Herald, was described as follows:
"... Hair closely cut, beard neatly shaven, tight, stiff stock around his neck, no collar, or dickey, closely fitting swallow-tailed coat ..." the newspaper described. "As soon as it was known that 'John Brown' was stopping in our village, all manifested a desire to see and hear the man ... Notice was given that he would meet the people at the school house, and at the appointed hour an audience assembled.
"We introduced the modest and unassuming old man ... He went on and told the tale of his struggles with the despotism of slavery ... We little thought then how soon 'John Brown's body' would be mouldering in the ground, but his soul was even at that hour 'marching on.'"
In the War of the Union. — The first action taken by the town in reference to the late civil war was at a town meeting held April 30, 1861, Governor Ryland Fletcher presiding. It was then voted to raise $2,000 to liquidate all obligations incurred by Captain Tuttle in raising the Cavendish Light Infantry, and to pay the board of the men and furnish support to their families. Another loan of $3,000 was authorized in August, 1862, to pay bounties for nine months' volunteers, and in November of the following year a bounty of $200 was offered for volunteers, which was subsequently increased to $300, and another loan of $4,000 negotiated. During the latter part of 1863 the bounty was increased to $500, to make it possible to fill the town quota, and the selectmen were authorized to raise $10,000 to pay the expense of future calls for volunteers. In January, 1865, another loan of $7,000 was made, and in 1867 $15,000 was borrowed to pay the balance of the war debt. From a compilation made by the Hon. Calvin French we give the following figures : Cavendish furnished to the armies of the Union twenty men in response to the first call for troops for three months' service. In the Second, Eleventh, Fourth, Seventh aud Fifth Vermont Regiments, forty-two men for three years' service. These volunteers received no bounties Forty-two men were furnished under the nine months call. For subsequent calls fifty-three men were furnished for three years, and thirty for one year, making a grand total of 187 volunteers furnished by the town, whose terms of service would amount to 3521^ years for one man. Of these 125 volunteers received bounties amounting to $43,550, the others being recruited before it was necessary to offer a bounty. As early as 1867 a movement was inaugurated to erect a soldiers' monument in Cavendish, but it was not successful. In May, 1883, the present secretary of war, Redfield Proctor, presented his native town with a fine white marble monument, suitably inscribed and surmounted with an eagle. The town at this time appropriated $1,000 to grade the lot and pay the expense of the dedication of the monument. History of Windsor County, edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, 1891
7. Free Book Study for Personal Spiritual Growth
Have you ever wondered what your purpose was? Knowing the purpose for your life reduces stress, focuses your energy, simplifies decisions and gives meaning to your life. Cavendish Baptist Church will use the best-selling book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren to explore the question “What on earth am I here for?” Books are free for all participants. The study will run for 40 days, beginning on April 25. Everyone is welcome to participate, even if you do not typically attend church. Regular services will incorporate the program, with special study times with Pastor Abraham during the week. The small study times range from 5:30 am on Fridays to the popular 7:00 pm Thursday Bible Hour. Select a time that works with your schedule. You can receive a detailed study schedule and more information by visiting www.cavendishbaptist.com or by calling (802) 226-7131.
8. Live Authentically Wellness Course Offered in Cavendish
The next Live Authentically wellness course will be held in Cavendish (site to be determined) on Monday mornings from 9:00-12:00 for 10 weeks beginning April 25, 2011. Create your own private group with 6 people or more and I will facilitate it in the privacy of your own home or business. On line courses and workshops are also available. The first day is free! If it works in your life, the course is $300 (that's only $10 per hour). For more information, check out Live Authentically on Facebook. To register, please contact Martha Mott martha@liveauthentically.org or 226-7848.
9. Cavendish Events for 4/15-4/22
April 15 (Friday): Last day of the Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 16 (Saturday): Needle Felted Silk Scarf Class at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville, 1-4 pm. Sock Boot Camp (knitting socks on double pointed needles) 1-4pm FMI: 226-7373 or www.sixlooseladies.com
April 17 (Sunday): Facilitated Meditation - quieting the mind, being present with fear - from 4 to 5 with Robin Timko. 226-7736
April 18 (Monday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is sponsoring a trip to Barre to view the McKenney & Hall History of the Indian Tribes of North America books, which belong to the library. These books are kept in a climate-controlled vault at the Vermont Historical Society in Barre. Those wanting to go on the trip should meet in the library parking lot at 9:15. The cost of the trip is free, but patrons will be responsible for their own lunch. For more information, and to register for the trip, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
April 19 (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
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 20 (Wednesday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 21 (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
• Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm at the Cavendish Library
• Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville, 11:30 am. Easter Dinner comprised of baked ham with sweet potato casserole and green beans, Paula's great coleslaw and fresh hot rolls. We'll have an assortment of cookies for dessert this time, along with coffee or a fruit drink. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years is appreciated to help defray the cost of the meal.
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 22 (Friday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011
• Earth Day at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow. Activities include: Help Start A Library Garden by planting seeds in starter pots, Add a Wish to our Wishing Tree and hear the Earth Day wishes from others in the community, Guided Poetry Walk 2pm (Starts at the Library and goes through the village) "Poetry Gardens" Available to view 4/22 ~ 4/24, Earth day Story Time FMI: 228-3517
Friday, April 8, 2011
Select Board Agenda for 4/11/11
The Cavendish Selectboard meets on April 11 at 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. Items on the Agenda include:
• Local Board of Liquor Control review of 2011 liquor license applications
• Update on 250 Anniversary Committee activities.
• Town manager to discuss the streetlight inventory and evaluation project he has been working on.
• Review of response from VTrans on the letter pertaining to Chapman Street TH #51.
• Discuss and review for approval revision of Town Highway Policy - this is a continuation of discussion/consideration of agenda item #11 from the March 14 meeting
• Consider adoption of an addition to Town Highway Policy in order to enhance compatibility with state administered town highway assistance programs.
• Continuation of discussion regarding Town Highway Bridge #58 on Depot Street and the recent engineering report. Review application for Town Highway Bridge Program funds for the temporary repair/maintenance activities.
• Discuss flooding problems experienced this past year near the P. Spaulding residence on Main Street in Proctorsville. Discussion will include: issues of how to deal with the expenses already incurred; what to do in the future to avoid the flooding problems, and issues of determining what parties are financially responsible and legally liable.
• Updates on various town activities including new truck #1; mud season highway maintenance; progress on property closing; proposed Town Tree Committee activities; Fire Warden, Green- up Day, the Carlton Road development project, etc.
• Local Board of Liquor Control review of 2011 liquor license applications
• Update on 250 Anniversary Committee activities.
• Town manager to discuss the streetlight inventory and evaluation project he has been working on.
• Review of response from VTrans on the letter pertaining to Chapman Street TH #51.
• Discuss and review for approval revision of Town Highway Policy - this is a continuation of discussion/consideration of agenda item #11 from the March 14 meeting
• Consider adoption of an addition to Town Highway Policy in order to enhance compatibility with state administered town highway assistance programs.
• Continuation of discussion regarding Town Highway Bridge #58 on Depot Street and the recent engineering report. Review application for Town Highway Bridge Program funds for the temporary repair/maintenance activities.
• Discuss flooding problems experienced this past year near the P. Spaulding residence on Main Street in Proctorsville. Discussion will include: issues of how to deal with the expenses already incurred; what to do in the future to avoid the flooding problems, and issues of determining what parties are financially responsible and legally liable.
• Updates on various town activities including new truck #1; mud season highway maintenance; progress on property closing; proposed Town Tree Committee activities; Fire Warden, Green- up Day, the Carlton Road development project, etc.
Cavendish Update 4/8/11 Events/Local Foods/News
The 4/8/11 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. CTES and GMUHS AYP Results
2. Trip to See Indian Books
3. Local Foods: Maple Syrup
4. Bookfair at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
5. LPCTV’s Kentucky Derby Gala!
6. Cavendish Related News
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Revolutionary War
8. Cavendish Events April 8-15
1. CTES and GMUHS AYP Results
The Vermont Department of Education released the Annual Yearly Progress results required by the No Child Left Behind Act. According to the Department's news release: "A school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by meeting targets set by the state as required by NCLBA. These targets increase every three years with the goal of 100 percent proficiency by 2014. The 2011 AYP targets reflect the final substantial increase before the goal reaches the expectation of 100% of students proficient.
As a consequence, the department has seen a significant increase in the number of schools that did not make AYP. Ninety-eight schools are identified for school improvement in one or more area. Twenty of those are new schools entering the first year of school improvement. "Vermont did not choose to lower our standards in the face of these federal accountability requirements," said Commissioner Vilaseca, "therefore we continue to see more schools identified. Nationally, an estimated 82 percent of schools in the country will not make AYP this year. A school that does not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same indicator enters School Improvement status, which requires schools to take specific actions designed to improve student achievement in the area(s) designated as not making AYP."
GMUHS received “did not satisfy” ratings for both math and reading, while Cavendish Elementary School received the same rating for only reading. Their math scores were found “satisfied.”
2. Trip to See Indian Books
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is sponsoring a trip to Barre to view the McKenney & Hall History of the Indian Tribes of North America books, which belong to the library. These books are kept in a climate-controlled vault at the Vermont Historical Society in Barre. Those wanting to go on the trip should meet in the library parking lot at 9:15 on Monday, April 18. The cost of the trip is free, but patrons will be responsible for their own lunch. For more information, and to register for the trip, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
3. Local Foods: Maple Syrup
If you’ve driven on Twenty Mile Stream Road lately, you’ll notice the smoke coming from the Tyrrell’s sugarhouse. Stephen and Diane are now selling maple syrup, starting at $10 a pint. For more information, or to pick up a pint, quart, half-gallon or gallon, call 226-7409.
4. Bookfair at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be hosting its annual Scholastic spring bookfair April 11-15 during normal library open hours. The event is open to the public and will feature books for all ages from preschool through adult. This event is open to the public. All proceeds benefit the library's summer reading program. For more information, call Kata at 226-7503.
5. LPCTV’s Kentucky Derby Gala!
LPCTV is hosting a Kentucky Derby Gala event on Saturday, May 7th, from 5PM- 11PM at the Pot Belly Restaurant and Pub in Ludlow. Enjoy Mint Juleps, Southern Fare and Kentucky Derby Pie! It will be a great night at the races with an interactive wagering experience, raffles and music by Union Street (featuring Mark Huntley). Derby attire is encouraged. The evening promises to be a delightful night out. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
For a $50 donation you have the opportunity to sponsor and name a racehorse. Your name or business name will appear on the program and be announced by the MC. To sponsor a horse or for more information please contact Lisa Schmidt at 228-7690 or noah@tds.net, Kathy Burns at 228-8777 or kathy@vtprop.com or Michelle Stinson at 228-8808 or mstinson@lpctv.org.
Tickets are available at the following locations: Crow’s Corner Bakery; People’s Bank; The Belmont Store; The Wine and Cheese Depot; Berkshire Bank; Ludlow Insurance; Black River Area Community Coalition; and LPCTV
6. Cavendish Related News
Canada closes some border crossings, cut hours at others, which will impact Vermonters traveling to Canada this summer. WCAX
Maine, NH, VT Ranked Most Peaceful States: The first-ever ranking of peace in the United States finds the nation overall is the most peaceful since 1995. The index, which defines peace as "the absence of violence," looks at a set of five indicators, including homicide rates, violent crimes, percentage of the population in jail, number of police officers and availability of small arms (per 100,000 people) to rank the states. The data are drawn from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, FBI and Centers for Disease Control. There is a significant correlation between a state's level of peace and its economic opportunity, education and health, but finds peacefulness is politically neutral -- neither Republican nor Democratic states have an advantage. Vermont ranked number three, following Maine at number 1 and New Hampshire at number 2. Burlington Free Press
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Revolutionary War
The first settlers in Cavendish Capt. Coffeen and his wife Susanna, arrived in 1769. During the Revolutionary war years 1775-1783, Susanna was the only woman that remained in Cavendish. In 1777, Coffeen’s grain and grass fields, as well as fledgling young orchard, were destroyed when 300 New England troops were stationed on his farm, while working on the Crown Point Road. Later in the year, after the surrender of Crown Point and Ticonderoga, militia, whose terms had expired or where discharged for misconduct, again encamped at Coffeen’s as they made their way home. The tavern house, which Coffeen had established, was immediately filled to overflowing. Those who could not get lodging inside, built fires with the boards that Capt. Coffeen had procured for building a large barn and house. They stripped his home of nearly everything it contained and the turned their horses into his grain. They justified their actions by declaring that the enemy would do it themselves within 48 hours. Capt. Coffeen’s sent his family to relatives in Rindge, NH. For the remainder of the summer, his house became a camp for the vagrant soldiery, several of whom died under his roof.
In this same year, Coffeen was chosen to represent Vermont at the Windsor Convention to form a Constitution for the new State of Vermont in June of that year.
8. Cavendish Events April 8-15
April 8 (Friday): Family Fun Night for GMUHS 7th, 8th and 9th graders, 6:30-8:00 pm at GMUHS.
• CTES Seventh Annual Variety Show 6:30-8 pm at the school in Proctorsville
April 9 (Saturday): Trout Season Opens. Trophy trout fishing is available in the Black River. FMI: www.vtfishandwildlife.com
April 10 (Sunday): Facilitated Meditation - resting in the present one breath at a time/ quieting the mind - from 4 to 5. Call Robin at 226-7736
April 11 (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 Agenda is posted to the Cavendish Update blog as soon as it is received
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 12 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 13 (Wednesday): Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Okemo Valley Chamber Mixer at Bonnie’s Bundle Dolls, 250 North Street, Stone Village Chester, 5:30-7:30. FMI: 228-5830
April 14 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Drop Spindle Class at Six Loose Ladies, 6-8 pm. FMI 226-7373
April 15 (Friday): Last day of the Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
1. CTES and GMUHS AYP Results
2. Trip to See Indian Books
3. Local Foods: Maple Syrup
4. Bookfair at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
5. LPCTV’s Kentucky Derby Gala!
6. Cavendish Related News
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Revolutionary War
8. Cavendish Events April 8-15
1. CTES and GMUHS AYP Results
The Vermont Department of Education released the Annual Yearly Progress results required by the No Child Left Behind Act. According to the Department's news release: "A school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by meeting targets set by the state as required by NCLBA. These targets increase every three years with the goal of 100 percent proficiency by 2014. The 2011 AYP targets reflect the final substantial increase before the goal reaches the expectation of 100% of students proficient.
As a consequence, the department has seen a significant increase in the number of schools that did not make AYP. Ninety-eight schools are identified for school improvement in one or more area. Twenty of those are new schools entering the first year of school improvement. "Vermont did not choose to lower our standards in the face of these federal accountability requirements," said Commissioner Vilaseca, "therefore we continue to see more schools identified. Nationally, an estimated 82 percent of schools in the country will not make AYP this year. A school that does not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same indicator enters School Improvement status, which requires schools to take specific actions designed to improve student achievement in the area(s) designated as not making AYP."
GMUHS received “did not satisfy” ratings for both math and reading, while Cavendish Elementary School received the same rating for only reading. Their math scores were found “satisfied.”
2. Trip to See Indian Books
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is sponsoring a trip to Barre to view the McKenney & Hall History of the Indian Tribes of North America books, which belong to the library. These books are kept in a climate-controlled vault at the Vermont Historical Society in Barre. Those wanting to go on the trip should meet in the library parking lot at 9:15 on Monday, April 18. The cost of the trip is free, but patrons will be responsible for their own lunch. For more information, and to register for the trip, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
3. Local Foods: Maple Syrup
If you’ve driven on Twenty Mile Stream Road lately, you’ll notice the smoke coming from the Tyrrell’s sugarhouse. Stephen and Diane are now selling maple syrup, starting at $10 a pint. For more information, or to pick up a pint, quart, half-gallon or gallon, call 226-7409.
4. Bookfair at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be hosting its annual Scholastic spring bookfair April 11-15 during normal library open hours. The event is open to the public and will feature books for all ages from preschool through adult. This event is open to the public. All proceeds benefit the library's summer reading program. For more information, call Kata at 226-7503.
5. LPCTV’s Kentucky Derby Gala!
LPCTV is hosting a Kentucky Derby Gala event on Saturday, May 7th, from 5PM- 11PM at the Pot Belly Restaurant and Pub in Ludlow. Enjoy Mint Juleps, Southern Fare and Kentucky Derby Pie! It will be a great night at the races with an interactive wagering experience, raffles and music by Union Street (featuring Mark Huntley). Derby attire is encouraged. The evening promises to be a delightful night out. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
For a $50 donation you have the opportunity to sponsor and name a racehorse. Your name or business name will appear on the program and be announced by the MC. To sponsor a horse or for more information please contact Lisa Schmidt at 228-7690 or noah@tds.net, Kathy Burns at 228-8777 or kathy@vtprop.com or Michelle Stinson at 228-8808 or mstinson@lpctv.org.
Tickets are available at the following locations: Crow’s Corner Bakery; People’s Bank; The Belmont Store; The Wine and Cheese Depot; Berkshire Bank; Ludlow Insurance; Black River Area Community Coalition; and LPCTV
6. Cavendish Related News
Canada closes some border crossings, cut hours at others, which will impact Vermonters traveling to Canada this summer. WCAX
Maine, NH, VT Ranked Most Peaceful States: The first-ever ranking of peace in the United States finds the nation overall is the most peaceful since 1995. The index, which defines peace as "the absence of violence," looks at a set of five indicators, including homicide rates, violent crimes, percentage of the population in jail, number of police officers and availability of small arms (per 100,000 people) to rank the states. The data are drawn from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, FBI and Centers for Disease Control. There is a significant correlation between a state's level of peace and its economic opportunity, education and health, but finds peacefulness is politically neutral -- neither Republican nor Democratic states have an advantage. Vermont ranked number three, following Maine at number 1 and New Hampshire at number 2. Burlington Free Press
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Revolutionary War
The first settlers in Cavendish Capt. Coffeen and his wife Susanna, arrived in 1769. During the Revolutionary war years 1775-1783, Susanna was the only woman that remained in Cavendish. In 1777, Coffeen’s grain and grass fields, as well as fledgling young orchard, were destroyed when 300 New England troops were stationed on his farm, while working on the Crown Point Road. Later in the year, after the surrender of Crown Point and Ticonderoga, militia, whose terms had expired or where discharged for misconduct, again encamped at Coffeen’s as they made their way home. The tavern house, which Coffeen had established, was immediately filled to overflowing. Those who could not get lodging inside, built fires with the boards that Capt. Coffeen had procured for building a large barn and house. They stripped his home of nearly everything it contained and the turned their horses into his grain. They justified their actions by declaring that the enemy would do it themselves within 48 hours. Capt. Coffeen’s sent his family to relatives in Rindge, NH. For the remainder of the summer, his house became a camp for the vagrant soldiery, several of whom died under his roof.
In this same year, Coffeen was chosen to represent Vermont at the Windsor Convention to form a Constitution for the new State of Vermont in June of that year.
8. Cavendish Events April 8-15
April 8 (Friday): Family Fun Night for GMUHS 7th, 8th and 9th graders, 6:30-8:00 pm at GMUHS.
• CTES Seventh Annual Variety Show 6:30-8 pm at the school in Proctorsville
April 9 (Saturday): Trout Season Opens. Trophy trout fishing is available in the Black River. FMI: www.vtfishandwildlife.com
April 10 (Sunday): Facilitated Meditation - resting in the present one breath at a time/ quieting the mind - from 4 to 5. Call Robin at 226-7736
April 11 (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 Agenda is posted to the Cavendish Update blog as soon as it is received
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 12 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 13 (Wednesday): Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Okemo Valley Chamber Mixer at Bonnie’s Bundle Dolls, 250 North Street, Stone Village Chester, 5:30-7:30. FMI: 228-5830
April 14 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Drop Spindle Class at Six Loose Ladies, 6-8 pm. FMI 226-7373
April 15 (Friday): Last day of the Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
Friday, April 1, 2011
WHERE HAVE YOU SEEN WILDLIFE?
The Conservation Association Committee of the CCCA (Cavendish Community and Conservation Association) will be holding it's first in a series of presentations on wildlife in Cavendish on thursday, April 7th in the Town Office meeting room. Community members are encouraged to help us gain a better understanding of the various kinds of wildlife they have seen and where they have been seen them. Jens Hilke of The State Fish and Wildlife Department is working with us to begin building a database of where various species have been seen and we will have a large map of Cavendish that individuals can use to specifically note location of sightings. We will end the evening with a presentation by State Wildlife Biologist Jane Lazorchak on Bobcats in Vermont. The State currently has wildlife grant funding to focus on bobcat habitat identification including key crossing areas, in order to prioritize areas for conservation. So, bring your stories and your wildlife photos and we look forward to seeing you on the 7th! Refreshments will be served. For more information call Robin Timko at 226-7736
Cavendish Update 4/1/11: News/Events/Calendar
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society blog
The 4/1/11 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. CTES Young Historians Helping to Raise Funds for Japanese Relief Effort
3. CCCA Hosts Wildlife Talk on Bobcats
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Cavendish Militia
5. Cavendish April 2011 Calendar
1. Cavendish Related News
Census Suggests NH Has an Edge Over VT: Along the Connecticut River Valley, a clear pattern seems to be emerging from 2010 Census numbers -- population was stagnant or grew only slightly in most of the larger towns on the Vermont side of the river while nearby New Hampshire hubs enjoyed more robust gains. Valley News
VT Fish and Wildlife Need Input: The department is collecting details on boat ramps, fishing piers, marinas, parks and other facilities so it can provide better information about where the public can access waterways. To do that, the department is asking Vermonters to fill out an online questionnaire. The questionnaire is available on the department's website.
Yellow Pages Introduce New Opt-Out Website: The Yellow Pages Association has launched a new one-stop website for residents to opt-out of receiving telephone directories.
Price Chopper Issues Potato Salad Recall: The supermarket chain is warning people about possible listeria contamination in its 'Regular Homestyle Potato Salad.' The product in question was sold by the pound in the store's deli. One case of contaminated salad was found in New York, but Price Chopper says no illnesses have been reported. The recalled potato salad was sold between March 19 and March 28. If you bought it, return it to any Price Chopper for a full refund. Customers with questions can call 1-800-666-7667 ext. 3 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Getting Around Chester with Bridge Closings: To know what’s going on with bridge closures in Chester, and what alternative routes to take, go to the Chester Website. Note that this is different than the town site.
Minuscule Traces of Japan Radioactivity Found in VT: Health Department officials announced Wednesday that air samples at 10 stations in Vermont revealed trace amounts of the radioisotope Iodine-131 from Japan, similar to reports in neighboring states. They cautioned the amount detected is “minuscule” and does not present a health threat. Continued air monitoring results will be available at the Health Department website. Burlington Free Press
2. CTES Young Historians Helping to Raise Funds for Japanese Relief Effort
During WWII, kids in Cavendish would have made pins to raise money to help with the war effort. These would often be made with red, white and blue beads, the colors of USA flag. Using white and red beads, Japan's flag colors, the students in the Cavendish Town Elementary School’s (CTES) Young Historians program, have been making bracelets to help with the Japanese Relief Effort. In addition, they are also folding origami cranes. The latter will be mailed to OshKosh B'Gosh as part of the company's Japanese relief effort.
The Young Historians program is a project of the Cavendish Historical Society and CTES. The 2010/2011 school year program has been made possible, in part, by a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.
This past Wednesday, Alex Provance, a flight attendant for Delta, who has recently flown twice to Japan, brought Japanese newspapers and talked to the students about what it was like experiencing the "after shock" of the earthquake.
The bracelets the students made are available for a minimum donation of $5. They are on sale at the Cavendish Elementary School (go to the office) and Crows Corner Bakery.
The students want the money raised to go to Shelter Box USA. This organization responds instantly to disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those who are most in need. The box includes a tent for a family of 10, cooker, blankets, water purification, tool kit and other items survivors need to rebuild their lives in the days, weeks and months following a disaster.
3. CCCA Hosts Wildlife Talk on Bobcats
The Conservation Committee of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will sponsor the first in their Walk and Talk series of educational lectures on Thursday April 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Cavendish town offices.
The evening will feature State wildlife biologist Jane Lazorchak of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department as guest speaker. She will talk about the current bobcat program, which has funding from State Wildlife Grants and focuses on habitat identification including key crossing areas in order to prioritize areas for conservation.
On a large overview Cavendish map, people can mark the spots where they have encountered wildlife using colored pins to indicate the various species. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and stories to share. The map will be reproduced and recorded for future reference.
The bobcat, named for its short, stubby tail is an opportunistic, highly territorial hunter. It mainly subsists on small game such as squirrels, foxes, and rodents and inhabits a variety of habitats including southern Vermont.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Robin at 226-7736.
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Cavendish Militia
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.
In a new settlement like Cavendish, one of the first order of business would be to establish a militia for self-defense. Every able-bodied man would be a member, with one elected as Captain. These groups were also called “training bands.” John Coffeen was captain of the first Cavendish Militia and during the Revolution was at the head of a troop of Rangers.
When the Revolution came, these military companies were called into action. Oliver Tarbell was captain of one of the “train bands” and the company met at the Tarbell farm. In addition there were “alarm-lists,” which enumerated all the men between 14 and 65 years of age, who were liable to be called upon in an emergency. Up until 1847, all able-bodied men between 18 and 45 years of age, by law, were enrolled in the militia and were required to do military duty. Every man was required to keep arms and equipment as needed for actual service, and for so doing, his poll was exempt from taxation.
5. Cavendish April 2011 Calendar
April 1 (Friday): GMUHS Spring Musical 7 pm
April 2 (Saturday): GMUHS Spring Musical 7 pm
April 3 (Sunday): Free Live Authentically event to be held in the Art Room at the Cavendish Town Elementary School from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The day will consist of a welcoming time, discussion, activity, and refreshments . It would be very helpful to me if you would R.S.V.P. however, I will be grateful for those who just drop in too! Please invite anyone who you think may enjoy this nurturing time. FMI: Martha Mott 802-226-7848 or Martha@liveauthentically.org. http://www.liveauthentically.org ,Facebook Live Authentically,Twitter@livauthentic; Blog
• Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm.
• Meditation - from 4-5 -an exploration of quieting the mind and being present in the body, deeply healing and energizing - Robin Timko 226-7736
April 5 (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
April 6 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office
April 7 (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
• CCCA’s first Walk and Talk series of educational lectures from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Cavendish town offices. The evening will feature State wildlife biologist Jane Lazorchak of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department as guest speaker. She will talk about the current bobcat program, which has funding from State Wildlife Grants and focuses on habitat identification including key crossing areas in order to prioritize areas for conservation. See Article 3 above.
April 8 (Friday): Family Fun Night for GMUHS 7th, 8th and 9th graders, 6:30-8:00 pm at GMUHS.
• CTES Seventh Annual Variety Show 6:30-8 pm at the school in Proctorsville
April 9 (Saturday): Trout Season Opens. Trophy trout fishing is available in the Black River. FMI: www.vtfishandwildlife.com
April 11 (Monday): 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 www.lpctv.org
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 12 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 13 (Wednesday): Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Okemo Valley Chamber Mixer at Bonnie’s Bundle Dolls, 250 North Street, Stone Village Chester, 5:30-7:30. FMI: 228-5830
April 14 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Drop Spindle Class at Six Loose Ladies, 6-8 pm. FMI 226-7373 or www.sixlooseladies.com
April 15 (Friday): Last day of the Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 16 (Saturday): Needle Felted Silk Scarf Class at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville, 1-4 pm. Sock Boot Camp (knitting socks on double pointed needles) 1-4pm FMI: 226-7373 or www.sixlooseladies.com
April 17 (Sunday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 18 (Monday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 19 (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
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 20 (Wednesday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 21 (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
• Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm at the Cavendish Library
• Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville, 11:30 am. Easter Dinner comprised of baked ham with sweet potato casserole and green beans, Paula's great coleslaw and fresh hot rolls. We'll have an assortment of cookies for dessert this time, along with coffee or a fruit drink. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years is appreciated to help defray the cost of the meal.
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 22 (Friday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
• Earth Day at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow. Activities include: Help Start A Library Garden by planting seeds in starter pots, Add a Wish to our Wishing Tree and hear the Earth Day wishes from others in the community, Guided Poetry Walk 2pm (Starts at the Library and goes through the village) "Poetry Gardens" Available to view 4/22 ~ 4/24, Earth day Story Time FMI: 228-3517
April 24 (Sunday): Happy Easter!
April 26 (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
April 28 (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
• Quarterly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, 6 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Springfield Town Offices. Public welcome to attend.
• Book discussion group of the Fletcher Memorial Library, 7 pm at the Library. The book is “Road from Coorain” by Ker Conway. Books are available at the Library.
April 29 (Friday): Junkman Benefit Concert/Fundraiser 6-8 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7758
April 30 (Saturday): 2nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10-2 pm. More information to follow.
The 4/1/11 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. CTES Young Historians Helping to Raise Funds for Japanese Relief Effort
3. CCCA Hosts Wildlife Talk on Bobcats
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Cavendish Militia
5. Cavendish April 2011 Calendar
1. Cavendish Related News
Census Suggests NH Has an Edge Over VT: Along the Connecticut River Valley, a clear pattern seems to be emerging from 2010 Census numbers -- population was stagnant or grew only slightly in most of the larger towns on the Vermont side of the river while nearby New Hampshire hubs enjoyed more robust gains. Valley News
VT Fish and Wildlife Need Input: The department is collecting details on boat ramps, fishing piers, marinas, parks and other facilities so it can provide better information about where the public can access waterways. To do that, the department is asking Vermonters to fill out an online questionnaire. The questionnaire is available on the department's website.
Yellow Pages Introduce New Opt-Out Website: The Yellow Pages Association has launched a new one-stop website for residents to opt-out of receiving telephone directories.
Price Chopper Issues Potato Salad Recall: The supermarket chain is warning people about possible listeria contamination in its 'Regular Homestyle Potato Salad.' The product in question was sold by the pound in the store's deli. One case of contaminated salad was found in New York, but Price Chopper says no illnesses have been reported. The recalled potato salad was sold between March 19 and March 28. If you bought it, return it to any Price Chopper for a full refund. Customers with questions can call 1-800-666-7667 ext. 3 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Getting Around Chester with Bridge Closings: To know what’s going on with bridge closures in Chester, and what alternative routes to take, go to the Chester Website. Note that this is different than the town site.
Minuscule Traces of Japan Radioactivity Found in VT: Health Department officials announced Wednesday that air samples at 10 stations in Vermont revealed trace amounts of the radioisotope Iodine-131 from Japan, similar to reports in neighboring states. They cautioned the amount detected is “minuscule” and does not present a health threat. Continued air monitoring results will be available at the Health Department website. Burlington Free Press
2. CTES Young Historians Helping to Raise Funds for Japanese Relief Effort
During WWII, kids in Cavendish would have made pins to raise money to help with the war effort. These would often be made with red, white and blue beads, the colors of USA flag. Using white and red beads, Japan's flag colors, the students in the Cavendish Town Elementary School’s (CTES) Young Historians program, have been making bracelets to help with the Japanese Relief Effort. In addition, they are also folding origami cranes. The latter will be mailed to OshKosh B'Gosh as part of the company's Japanese relief effort.
The Young Historians program is a project of the Cavendish Historical Society and CTES. The 2010/2011 school year program has been made possible, in part, by a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund.
This past Wednesday, Alex Provance, a flight attendant for Delta, who has recently flown twice to Japan, brought Japanese newspapers and talked to the students about what it was like experiencing the "after shock" of the earthquake.
The bracelets the students made are available for a minimum donation of $5. They are on sale at the Cavendish Elementary School (go to the office) and Crows Corner Bakery.
The students want the money raised to go to Shelter Box USA. This organization responds instantly to disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those who are most in need. The box includes a tent for a family of 10, cooker, blankets, water purification, tool kit and other items survivors need to rebuild their lives in the days, weeks and months following a disaster.
3. CCCA Hosts Wildlife Talk on Bobcats
The Conservation Committee of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) will sponsor the first in their Walk and Talk series of educational lectures on Thursday April 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Cavendish town offices.
The evening will feature State wildlife biologist Jane Lazorchak of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department as guest speaker. She will talk about the current bobcat program, which has funding from State Wildlife Grants and focuses on habitat identification including key crossing areas in order to prioritize areas for conservation.
On a large overview Cavendish map, people can mark the spots where they have encountered wildlife using colored pins to indicate the various species. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and stories to share. The map will be reproduced and recorded for future reference.
The bobcat, named for its short, stubby tail is an opportunistic, highly territorial hunter. It mainly subsists on small game such as squirrels, foxes, and rodents and inhabits a variety of habitats including southern Vermont.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Robin at 226-7736.
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Cavendish Militia
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.
In a new settlement like Cavendish, one of the first order of business would be to establish a militia for self-defense. Every able-bodied man would be a member, with one elected as Captain. These groups were also called “training bands.” John Coffeen was captain of the first Cavendish Militia and during the Revolution was at the head of a troop of Rangers.
When the Revolution came, these military companies were called into action. Oliver Tarbell was captain of one of the “train bands” and the company met at the Tarbell farm. In addition there were “alarm-lists,” which enumerated all the men between 14 and 65 years of age, who were liable to be called upon in an emergency. Up until 1847, all able-bodied men between 18 and 45 years of age, by law, were enrolled in the militia and were required to do military duty. Every man was required to keep arms and equipment as needed for actual service, and for so doing, his poll was exempt from taxation.
5. Cavendish April 2011 Calendar
April 1 (Friday): GMUHS Spring Musical 7 pm
April 2 (Saturday): GMUHS Spring Musical 7 pm
April 3 (Sunday): Free Live Authentically event to be held in the Art Room at the Cavendish Town Elementary School from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The day will consist of a welcoming time, discussion, activity, and refreshments . It would be very helpful to me if you would R.S.V.P. however, I will be grateful for those who just drop in too! Please invite anyone who you think may enjoy this nurturing time. FMI: Martha Mott 802-226-7848 or Martha@liveauthentically.org. http://www.liveauthentically.org ,Facebook Live Authentically,Twitter@livauthentic; Blog
• Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Business Meeting 6 pm.
• Meditation - from 4-5 -an exploration of quieting the mind and being present in the body, deeply healing and energizing - Robin Timko 226-7736
April 5 (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
April 6 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office
April 7 (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
• CCCA’s first Walk and Talk series of educational lectures from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Cavendish town offices. The evening will feature State wildlife biologist Jane Lazorchak of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department as guest speaker. She will talk about the current bobcat program, which has funding from State Wildlife Grants and focuses on habitat identification including key crossing areas in order to prioritize areas for conservation. See Article 3 above.
April 8 (Friday): Family Fun Night for GMUHS 7th, 8th and 9th graders, 6:30-8:00 pm at GMUHS.
• CTES Seventh Annual Variety Show 6:30-8 pm at the school in Proctorsville
April 9 (Saturday): Trout Season Opens. Trophy trout fishing is available in the Black River. FMI: www.vtfishandwildlife.com
April 11 (Monday): 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 www.lpctv.org
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 12 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 13 (Wednesday): Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Okemo Valley Chamber Mixer at Bonnie’s Bundle Dolls, 250 North Street, Stone Village Chester, 5:30-7:30. FMI: 228-5830
April 14 (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
• Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
• Drop Spindle Class at Six Loose Ladies, 6-8 pm. FMI 226-7373 or www.sixlooseladies.com
April 15 (Friday): Last day of the Spring Bookfair at the Cavendish Library
April 16 (Saturday): Needle Felted Silk Scarf Class at Six Loose Ladies in Proctorsville, 1-4 pm. Sock Boot Camp (knitting socks on double pointed needles) 1-4pm FMI: 226-7373 or www.sixlooseladies.com
April 17 (Sunday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 18 (Monday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 19 (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
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 20 (Wednesday): Schools closed for Spring Break
April 21 (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
• Cavendish Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm at the Cavendish Library
• Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville, 11:30 am. Easter Dinner comprised of baked ham with sweet potato casserole and green beans, Paula's great coleslaw and fresh hot rolls. We'll have an assortment of cookies for dessert this time, along with coffee or a fruit drink. A suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors or $4.50 for those under 60 years is appreciated to help defray the cost of the meal.
• Schools closed for Spring Break
April 22 (Friday): Schools closed for Spring Break
• Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green
• Earth Day at the Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow. Activities include: Help Start A Library Garden by planting seeds in starter pots, Add a Wish to our Wishing Tree and hear the Earth Day wishes from others in the community, Guided Poetry Walk 2pm (Starts at the Library and goes through the village) "Poetry Gardens" Available to view 4/22 ~ 4/24, Earth day Story Time FMI: 228-3517
April 24 (Sunday): Happy Easter!
April 26 (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
April 28 (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
• Quarterly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District, 6 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Springfield Town Offices. Public welcome to attend.
• Book discussion group of the Fletcher Memorial Library, 7 pm at the Library. The book is “Road from Coorain” by Ker Conway. Books are available at the Library.
April 29 (Friday): Junkman Benefit Concert/Fundraiser 6-8 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. FMI: 226-7758
April 30 (Saturday): 2nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10-2 pm. More information to follow.
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