CCCA Announces Photo Contest Winners

The judging has concluded in the annual photo contest sponsored by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. A three judge panel selected winners in three age categories. This year the judges awarded Stacia Spaulding first prize in the adult category for her photo - Doe Re Mi. Runner-ups to 1st prize were Jillian Palmer's Winter Morning and Mary McCallum's Summer Greens. The winner in age category 13-18 is Chris Palmer for his photo Cat Tails, and first prize in age category 5 to 12 goes to Emery Benoit for her photo Red White and Blue.

All photographs had to be taken in Cavendish, including Proctorsville by a full or part time Cavendish resident. The theme of the contest this year was “A View of Cavendish.”

As well as vying for top prize, each photograph was entered in a contest for inclusion in the CCCA 2012 calendar. This year marks the seventh year of the CCCA’s annual calendar, and the fourth year of the annual photo contest. Calendar photos are selected by vote of Cavendish residents, and the photo with the most votes receives the Popular Choice Award.

The choices for the next calendar are: Main St by James Burt; Spring Deer by Paula Felt; Seeds of Love by Martha Mott; Milkweed by Svetlana Phillips; Winter Morning by Jillian Palmer; Black River Valley by Winston Churchill; Purple Beauties by Cindy Fitzgibbons; Stop and Smell the Flowers by Tim O'Donoghue; Glad to be Back by Hans Schrag; Doe Re Mi by Stacia Spaulding; Apple Blossoms by Ellen Parrish; and Cat Tails by Chris Palmer.

Best in show is Spring Deer, by Paula Felt with runner ups Doe Re Mi by Stacia Spaulding and Playground Pug by Gail Verheyen.

CCCA has already announced that the next contest will occur in spring 2012, so Cavendish residents should be pointing their cameras around town and taking their best shots.

Cavendish Update 7/29/11 News/Aug Calendar/Events

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

The 7/29/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Post Your Excess Veggies to Facebook
3. Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green Continues with Gypsy Reel on Aug. 3
5. Internet Essentials: Providing Low Cost Computers and Internet
6. Jackie Hubbard is the Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library for August
7. First Cavendish Historical Society Auction: Thank You
8. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 18th Century Money
9. Crow Point Road Presentation at the Cavendish Historical Society
10. August Cavendish Calendar

1. Cavendish Related News
Giving Low Income Vermonters a Break on Their Electric Bill: The Vermont Public Service Board has given final approval for the establishment of an Energy Support Program (ESP) that will provide electric bill assistance to the low-income ratepayers of CVPS and GMP. Vermont is the only state in the Northern US without such a program, and AARP Vermont has been fighting for such an outcome for more than seven years now and formally petitioned the Board on this matter two years ago after the Vermont Legislature paved the way for action by the Board. Press Release

Cavendish Post Offices Not Slated to Close: The US Postal Service announced on Tuesday it is reviewing 3,700 retail locations across the country for possible closure. "Our customer's habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal business," said Donahoe. "The Postal Service of the future will be smaller, leaner and more competitive and it will continue to drive commerce, serve communities and deliver value." Neither Cavendish nor Proctorsville Post Offices are on the list, available on-line at

VT Leads Nation in Underage Drinking: Vermont tops the nation when it comes to underage drinking. That's according to a new survey being released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report is based upon data collected in 2008 and 2009. More than 36 percent of 12-to-20-year-olds admitted drinking alcohol in the month the survey was conducted. Vermont teens are also near the top of the list for marijuana usage. Nearly 11 percent of Vermont teens admitted using the drug. The only state with a higher teen marijuana usage is Alaska. WCAX News

Debt Crisis: VT Ready for Worst: State Treasurer Beth Pearce says Vermont is as ready as it can be to ride out the repercussions if the federal government defaults on paying debt — should it come to that Tuesday. “We are analyzing our cash flow on a daily basis, and we do believe we have the short-term and medium-term liquidity to get us through a crisis,” Pearce said. Liquidity means access to cash to pay bills. Vermont expects to receive about $1.6 billion from the federal government over the course of the current budget year for dozens of programs, including Medicaid, which is subsidized health care for low-income residents, and transportation projects. Pearce said the state expects about $150 million from the federal government in August, including a $53 million payment for Medicaid on Aug. 1. Burlington Free Press

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2. Post Your Excess Veggies to Facebook
Gardens are starting to produce. So while you may have been waiting all summer for that first bite of zucchini from the garden, you might also be wondering what to do with the 20 extra ones on your counter. If you have extra produce, post it to the Cavendish Facebook page by just clicking on “like” and stating what you have and how people can contact you. Happy Gardening!

3. Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
There has been as unprecedented demand for food recently at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Food Shelf, the shelves are getting bare and there is an urgent need for food. Please go to http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2011/07/food-needed-for-black-river-good.html to learn how you can help.

4. Cavendish Concert on the Green Continues with Gypsy Reel on Aug. 3
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to spend an evening having fun on the Proctorsville Green listening to the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. when CCCA presents Gypsy Reel.

For over twenty years they have been acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Gypsy Reel, in their own words, is not a rock band that Celts, but a Celt band that rocks. They play high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world.

This will be the fourth of five concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. CCCA encourages all area residents and visitors to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just layback and relax on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones.

As always, the concerts are free and open to the public.

5. Internet Essentials: Providing Low Cost Computers and Internet
Comcast has introduced a new program called Internet Essentials, that provides affordable home internet service for $9.95 plus tax a month, plus a low cost computer for $149.99 plus tax and free internet training. To qualify, the household must meet all of these criteria: be located where Comcast offers internet service; have at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program; have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment. To apply, call 1855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to request an application.

6. Jackie Hubbard is the Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library for August
Jackie Hubbard has been painting for 40 years. She specializes in landscapes and has been painting a series of private homes by commission. Hubbard is inspired by the landscapes on the eastern seaboard. She loves the textures of the rocky coasts, the blue skies and the lush greens. She is interested in creating detail, yet remaining fresh in her approach. She has studied studio art in Ann Salthouse's workshops for several years. Hubbard has exhibited at the Rowayton Art Center, the Stamford Art Association, Stamford Senior Center Art Exhibits and the Ferguson Library in Stamford Connecticut. Hubbard is an active photographer and her works have been exhibited and also selected for the Cavendish Calendars. A selection of paintings and photographs by Ms. Hubbard are on display in the Redfield Proctor Room of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and
may be viewed during regular library open hours.

7. First Cavendish Historical Society Auction: Thank You
As part of Old Home Day this year, CHS held both a silent and live auction. It was not only a lot of fun, but money was raised to help with CHS expenses. A special note of thanks to Will Hunter, our auctioneer, as well as to the following who donated items for the auction: Old Cavendish Products, Inn at Glimmerstone, Therese and Hans Schrag, Gloria and Seymour Leven, Peter and Sandy Gregg, Winston Churchill, Mary McCallum, Candace Montessi, Lu Choiniere, Clare Murray, Six Loose Ladies, Judith Prescott, Heather Woodell, Bob Naess, Dan Churchill, Hunter Leigh Gallery, Richard Nye, Wallscapes (Roxie Davis), Singleton’s, Hancor, Goodman’s American Pie Pizza, Mary Ormrod, Etienne Ting, Ludlow Cooking Company, Village Clipper and Margo Caulfield

8. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 18th Century Money
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.

While working on props for the Cavendish Chronicles II (August 27 and 28) the question came up about what the early settlers would have had for money. For a variety of reasons, money was almost always in short supply during the early colonial period. The lack of coins and currency forced the colonists to barter. The English leaders felt that colonial exports, such as animal skins, dried fish, and tobacco, should be paid for in English goods. Colonial exports would be accepted in return for an equal value of such goods as fabrics, window panes, pewter dishes, and mirrors. This barter arrangement - an exchange of goods or services without using money - seemed ideal to the British but was increasingly unpopular with the colonists, who preferred coin for their exports to gain more independence over their buying power. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

According to Leslie V. Brock There was no colonial coinage nor did the sterling coin of Great Britain circulate in the colonies. Consequently, it was necessary for the colonies to amass a supply of coin through the medium of trade.

The money metal of the eighteenth century was silver, not gold. The chief coin of the colonies was the Spanish milled dollar (piece of eight), worth 4s. 6d. sterling. There were supplementary gold coins in circulation: the Johannes of Portugal, which circulated after 1722 and was worth 36s. sterling, and the Spanish Pistole, which was worth 12s. 2.8d. sterling, and had a substantial circulation in Virginia prior to the French and Indian War. The silver was chiefly derived from the West Indies trade. It was a saying in New England in the early eighteenth century that the "Fishery was then the NE Silver Mine."8 The gold came in as a result of trade with the south of Europe. The colonies retained the British monetary units: pounds, shillings, pence (1£ = 20s.; 1s. = 12d.). The foreign coins in circulation in the colonies had values placed upon them by the several colonial legislatures. They did not, however, long circulate at their sterling values. Either to retain their coin or to draw it from their neighbors, colonies raised the value at which it circulated within their boundaries. An upper limit to these values was set by the Proclamation of Queen Anne of 1704, which placed a maximum of six shillings on the Spanish milled dollar. Gold coins, however, were not within the scope of the proclamation. Throughout the colonial period, specie in the colonies tended to be in short supply.

9. Crow Point Road Presentation at the Cavendish Historical Society
With so many towns in Vermont celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the charter that created them, the Crown Point Road Association (CPRA) is reminding people that the reason for a number of the grants relates directly to early usage of the Crown Point Road. In 1759, the British government surveyed, constructed, and paid for Vermont's first interstate highway.
Named the Crown Point Road, it was built during the French and Indian War following England's defeat of French forces at Forts Carrilon and St. Frederic on Lake Champlain. Commanding General Jeffrey Amherst, wishing to continue the campaign into Canada, was in desperate need of fresh troops and supplies.

Because the established supply route from the Atlantic ports by way of Albany and Lake George was long and difficult, Amherst needed a more direct route.

For centuries past, Native Americans had followed the waterways leading from Canada to the coast. One of the most-traveled routes connected Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River following Otter Creek and the Black River. By a stroke of fortune this footpath led from Amherst’s strategic position at Crown Point, New York directly to an important military post, Fort No. 4 on the Connecticut River.

The General ordered his engineers to devise a plan to improve the route, and Captain John Stark, commanding Rogers Rangers, then cut and marked the road. The road construction was primitive but served its purpose for the remainder of the French and Indian War.

During the American Revolution, Colonial Militias, schooled by the British during the previous war, turned the tables on them and utilized the road to their own advantage, contributing to the ultimate British defeat.

With the arrival of peace, perhaps the greatest contribution of the Crown Point Road to Vermont history was as a conduit for the great influx of settlers coming to the (then) New Hampshire Grants to establish towns and homesteads.

Today, it is possible to walk or drive a car on many remaining sections of this ancient road, unique in American history.
As part of their outreach to towns celebrating this historic anniversary, CPRA is offering a slide show presentation of the road. The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is pleased to host Becky Tucker, Secretary of the CPRA on August 7 at 2pm at the CHS Museum on Main Street in Cavendish. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

10. August Cavendish Calendar
August 2 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

August 3 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office,
• Gypsy Reel will be playing at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green as part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) summer music series.

August 4 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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

August 5 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

August 6 (Saturday): Drive in Movie Night at the Cavendish Library. Due to copyright issues, the name can’t be given, but it is the opposite of “Down.” Bring a snack. Screening begins at dusk.

August 7 (Sunday): Crown Point Road Association (CPRA) slide presentation on the Crown Point Rd, 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. FMI: 226-7807

August 8 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. Agenda posted to blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com as soon as it is received. LPC-TV tapes meetings and makes them available on-line www.lpctv.org and Comcast Cable TV. Check the website www.lpctv.org for more information.

August 9 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

August 10 (Wednesday): Cavendish Library’s Annual BBQ at 6 pm at the library, featuring Tom Joyce, Magic Man
• Voodoo Alien Blues will be playing at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green as part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) summer music series.

August 11 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
• Local fiddler Bob Naess and his Cajun/zydeco band will be playing in Chester, the Museum Green, at 6:30 pm. This is there only local performance this summer.

August 12 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

August 13 (Saturday): Picnic on the Proctorsville Green at noon, celebrating religious freedom in our country. Sponsored by the five churches of Cavendish. This event is part of the Town’s 250th Anniversary celebration. For more information call 226-8199

August 15 (Monday): Coffee with the Chamber, a free continental breakfast at Java Baba’s sponsored by the Okemo Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to share with each town what the Chamber is doing and receive feedback. FMI: 228-5830

August 16 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

August 18 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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

August 19 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

August 23 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

August 25 (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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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

August 26 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

August 27 (Saturday): Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years

August 28 (Sunday): Early Settlers Tour of Cavendish. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum at 2 pm. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years

August 29 (Monday): 7th grade orientation at GMUHS

August 30 (Tuesday): First Day of School

Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf

There has been as unprecedented demand for food recently at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Food Shelf, the shelves are getting bare and there is an urgent need for food.

The following items are needed to help feed our local families, children and senior citizens:
Canned Tuna
Canned Meat
Juice
Canned Baked Beans
Canned Pineapple
Canned Mandarin Oranges
Jelly
Cereal
Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Rice Mixes
Soup

Please help spread the word so that the food shelves can continue to stop hunger in our area. Or, if you would prefer to donate money BRGNS will do the food shopping. Checks can be made out to BRGNS and mailed or delivered to BRGNS Food Shelf & Thrift Shop, 37B Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149.

The Shop is open from 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. For more information please call 802-228-3663.

Cavendish Update 7/22/11 News/Classifieds/Stay Cool

The 7/22/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. As Temps Near 100, Health Dept Urges Vermonters to Keep Cool
3. Using the Cavendish Facebook Page
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington
5. Classifieds
6. Free Webinar on Facebook Marketing
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Universalists and First Baptist Church
8. Staycationing in Cavendish

1. Cavendish Related News
VT, NH Loose Blue Collar Jobs: According to a new report from 247wallst.com, New Hampshire led the nation with a nearly 8 percent drop in the number of blue collar jobs between 2000 to 2010. Vermont reported the third highest loss in blue-collar jobs with a 7.23 percent decline over the past 10 years. The report is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It says Vermont lost 17,000 blue-collar jobs during the past decade but added 6,500 white-collar jobs.

Bats on Endangered List: Until recently, the little brown bat was one of two species most often found in and around Vermont homes, attics, barns, and garages. Due to a devastating illness, these populations have shrunk by as much as 95 percent. Just three years ago little brown bats were Vermont’s most common bat species, and now they are one of the rarest in the state. Consequently, as of this month, the little brown bat along with the northern long-eared bat have been added to Vermont’s Endangered Species list. Once a species is listed as “endangered” members of that species cannot be taken, harassed, or killed without getting special permission. Press Release

Borders in W. Lebanon to Close in Sept: The Borders in West Lebanon, will close by the end of September, a victim of a decision by the struggling bookstore chain to liquidate after a deadline for bidders passed with no offers. Valley News

VT Oral Health Website: The Vermont Oral Health Care for All Coalition announced today the launch of a comprehensive website designed to build a statewide consumer voice and raise public awareness of the need for better access to affordable oral health care. Available at www.vtoralhealth4all.org, the site provides Vermonters with an opportunity to share their stories about what lack of access to dental care means in their lives, and to learn more about access to and the status of oral health care in the state. Press Release

VT Housing Finance Agency Releases Census Data on Home Heating and Housing Costs: The Vermont Housing Data Website (www.housingdata.org) has added hundreds of Census data including Census 2010 demographic information and detailed estimates on home heating sources and housing cost burdens from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Press Release

VT Utilities Enter Smart Grid Broadband Agreement: Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation and Vermont Telephone company have agreed to share VTel's technology. GMP was planning to build a duplicate network, so this partnership will allow the utility to cut its project costs in half. The savings will allow the utility to help expand VTel's network while passing on lower rates to customers. WCAX

2. As Temps Near 100, Health Dept Urges Vermonters to Keep Cool
“This is not a good time for a heavy workout, but if you want to run through a cold lawn sprinkler a few times, go right ahead.” said Health Commissioner Harry Chen, MD. Dr. Chen, an emergency room physician, has seen the results when people push too hard, forget to cool off or stay hydrated. “Heat stress can be life-threatening, so slow down and cool down for the next few days, and drink plenty of water.” Cool-down tips for hot, humid weather:
• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity. Do not try to do too much on a hot day
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect heat and sunlight and help maintain normal body temperature. Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you do not feel thirsty. Regardless of your activity level, don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Don’t drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar.
• Stay indoors as much as possible.
• If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate sweat, which cools your body. When the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, swimming or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
• Places where you can get relief from the heat are air conditioned schools, libraries, theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.
• Cover windows that get morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent.
• Avoid too much sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed or parked vehicle.
• Check on high-risk family, friends and neighbors. Visit adults at risk at least twice a day, such as anyone over the age 65 and over, people who have mental illness, and people with health conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure, and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
For more information on heat-related illness visit: http.healthvermont.gov and click on “Summer Safety Tips”.

3. Using the Cavendish Facebook Page
The Cavendish VT Facebook page has been established as a way to help people stay connected about Cavendish- what’s going on in town, news, where to find resources, have something you are in need of, and so forth. You can post a message to the wall by selecting the “like” button at the top of the page and leaving a message.

4. Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the rocking good sounds of Rick Redington.

Whether playing an intimate solo acoustic performance in a coffeehouse setting or rockin’ out with his band “The Luv” in a large concert venue, Rick’s performances have something memorable and meaningful for all to share. No strangers to the Proctorsville Green, Rick and the band have delighted the local Wednesday evening concert goers several times in the past.

This concert will be the third in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.

As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.

5. Classifieds
In Search Of: Okemo Ski Patroller (weekend and holidays) is looking for a 2 bedroom or condo Seasonal rental. Call Bill Peters 203/655-2959 , cell 203/536-1455 or e-mail wdpeters@browningandchandler.com

6. Free Webinar on Facebook Marketing
Wondering how Facebook might boost your business? A free webinar titled Basic Facebook Marketing can help you learn more. Participants will be introduced to Facebook and taught how to build a profile and like page, as well as a vanity URL. The 30-minute course includes instruction on strategies to use these online tools for marketing. The webinar leader is Pat Ripley from the VT Small Business Development Center and is part of the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project.

This interactive training session will show how to establish a Facebook presence for your business and how to best use social media to accomplish your business goals. Anyone with high-speed internet access can easily participate.

No registration is required. To attend, log on to www.e4vt.org and click the Join Webinar button on the date and time of your choice. Questions will be welcome. Please note the same webinar is repeated three times for convenience:
Monday July 25th 1:00-1:30pm Wednesday July 27th 6:00-6:30pm Friday July 29th noon-12:30pm

The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is a partnership led by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, and is made up of the Vermont State Colleges, the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Vermont Department of Public Service, Vermont Small Business Development Center, the Snelling Center for Government, Front Porch Forum, and Digital Wish.

7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Universalists and First Baptist Church
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog

The following information is from The History of Windsor County, Vermont 1891 Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, D. Mason & Co. Publishers

The First Universalist Society of Cavendish. — Among the early settlers of Cavendish were a number of members of the Universalist church. The first to preach this doctrine in the town were Michael, a son of Captain John Coffin, and William Farwell. Salmon Dutton, Captain Leonard Proctor, and James Smith were of this faith. From 1803 to 1809 Father Ballou, of Barnard, preached in the town. About this time a society was formed, and the General Conferences of 1812 and 1828 met at Cavendish. The society included the towns of Cavendish, Plymouth, Ludlow and Reading, and meetings were held once a month until 1827. The Rev. William Skinner preached his first sermon in Cavendish on Christmas Day, 1825. At this time he was a resident of Langdon, N. H., but removed to Proctorsville in May, 1828. He resided at the latter place till his death, excepting the years 1834-35, when he was located at Bennington. The present society was organized March 11, 1837, Samuel Adams being chosen moderator of the meeting, and Thomas Whitcomb, clerk and treasurer. The original members were William Spaulding, Samuel Adams, Asa Spaulding, 2d, Luke Parkhurst, William Smith, John Stearns, James Bryant, Asa Bond, Thaddeus Smith, Jonathan Chapman, Daniel Kendall, jr., Francis A. Foster, G. P. Spaulding, Abel Hill, and Thomas Proctor. The first minister was Rev. Warren Skinner, who continued to preach until March 1, 1845, during which period he took sixty members into the church. For the next two years Rev. G. W. Bailey supplied the church, with William Livingstone and J. Hemphill. In 1844 the present stone chapel was erected. The Rev. W. L, Barber was settled February 13, 1847, ^"<^ the following were his successors : Revs. H. H. Baker, 1852 to 1855 ; J. H. Willis, 1856 to 1859; Harrison Closson, 1861 to 1866; Miss R. A. Damon, 1868 to 1869; R. T. Sawyer, 1870 to 1872 ; John G. Gregory, 1872 to 1874; J. T. Powers, 1874 to 1878; Herbert Whitney, 1878 to 1881 ; W. H. Pratt, 1 88 1 to 1882 ; J. S. Geldhill, 1882 to 1884; A. A. Rice and John P. Eastman, 1884 to 1886. Since that date the society has been supplied by the resident ministers at Ludlow, services, being held in the afternoons.

The First Baptist Church. — The town records state that on December 20, 1799, the Rev. Aaron Leland, of Chester, certified that the following persons were members of the Baptist church : Jesse Spaulding, Asaph Fletcher, Robert Davis, Garrabel Gerrald, Obadiah White, Samuel White, Noadiah Russell, Benjamin Lynde, John Russell, Eliphalet Chapman, Stephen Roberts, Frazier Eaton, Levi Manning, John Peck, Reuben Chapman, Perley Fassetts, Joseph Wilkins, Joseph Spaulding and John Spaulding.

A society was organized by Rev. Aaron Leland, in 1803, with forty- six members, and they worshipped in the Union church located in the center of the town. It was not until 181 1 that there was a settled minister, the first being Rev. Jonathan Gowing, jr., who remained five years. He was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Starkweather, and in 1821 the Rev. Ruel Lathrop became the pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. Ariel Kendrick. Down to this time the society embraced Ludlow and Cavendish, but in 1825 it was divided. The first pastor of the Cavendish society was Rev. Joseph Freeman, who remained until 1837, excepting the years 1831 and 1836, when the society was without a pastor. In 1834 the society built a brick church where the town hall now stands. The following ministers have been over the society : Enoch T. Winter, 1837-38 ; Moses Field, 1839; no pastor in 1840; Obed Sperry, 1841 ; Joseph Freeman, 1842; Daniel F. Richardson, 1843-44; Ariel Kendrick, 1845-46 ; Aaron Angier, 1847-49 ; Joseph Freeman, 1850 ; R. M. Ely, 1852-55; no settled minister in 1856-57; S. W. Miles, 1858; no settled minister in 1859; Mylen Merriam, i860; Sem Pierce from 1861- 62; S. F. Brown, from October, 1863, to November, 1875; no settled minister in 1876; L. B. Hibbard, January, 1877, to January, 1880 ; Foster Henry, January, 1880, to January, 1885; S. F. Brown, January, 1885, to June, 1886; George B. Wheeler, acting pastor since August I, 1888.

The society was presented by Benjamin F. White, of Boston, in November, 1850, with a church bell.

The brick church was destroyed by fire in 1875 and in 1878 the present wood building was erected at a cost of $4,500, having a seating capacity of 250. By the will of the Hon. Richard Fletcher, of Boston, the society in 1870 received a parsonage, a pastor's library of two hundred volumes and a fund of $4,000, the interest on $i,000 to be spent annually in increasing the library, and the interest on $3,000 to be spent annually either in repairs upon the parsonage or for the support of preaching. The only conditions attached to these bequests are that the society is never to be without a settled minister for two consecutive years, if so the property is to revert back to the heirs of the donor.

8. Staycationing in Cavendish
Stay cool by taking a dip in one of the area’s brooks and streams. Plymouth State Park on Echo Lake and Stoughton Pond (Weathersfield) are good places to take a picnic and spend the day.

July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.

July 27 (Wednesday): Select Board special meeting at 5 pm at the Town Office for the board (as Board of Sewer Commissioners) to consider approval of FY 2011-12 Sewer Department Budget and Rate Schedule.

• Rick Redington is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Free Henna Tattoo Day at the Cavendish Library
• 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

July 29 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 30 (Saturday): First ever Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, 9-3 pm. Rain date Aug. 6. Free booth space on the Cavendish and Proctorsville Green for Cavendish residents and second homeowners in outlying areas of town. To reserve booth space call 226-8199 by July 15.

Cavendish Update 7/15/11 News/Events/Tag Sale Info

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 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Town Wide Tag Sale July 30
3. Cavendish Homeworkers
4. The Cavendish School Garden Can Use Your Help
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Early Religious Efforts
6. Union Street to Plan on July 20 at the Proctorsville Green
7. Staycationing in Cavendish


1. Cavendish Related News
What are VT’s Worst Cell phone Spots? The most recent legislative session passed two bills focused on broadband and cell service, allocating $10 million to invest in infrastructure. But before they get to work they need to identify the priority dead spots. Chris Campbell with the Vermont Telecom Authority says his team traveled the state and put together a map identifying 97 corridors with no service, but now they need input from the public. They have added a link to the Telecom Authority's website for folks to report bad service areas, so they can prioritize new towers. To report on your cell phone service:

Route 103 bridge reopening: Contractors working almost round the clock for a month surprised even themselves Sunday by replacing two aging bridges and restoring traffic along this town’s central artery. “We’ve got a lot of work left to go, but they’re open,” said James Hollar, co-owner of Cold River Bridges from nearby Walpole, N.H. “There will be occasional delays,” Hollar says, “but you’ll be able to get through — no more detours.” Rutland Herald


VSAC Receives funding to continue College Access Program: VSAC — the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation — received word late last week that its federal Talent Search grant, set to expire in 2012, will be renewed for five more years. VSAC receives $443,887 a year for the program, and matches the federal dollars with its own resources. Press Release

VT Sets Hospital Budget Hearings for Aug. 4: The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration - known as BISHCA - has set Aug. 4 for hearings on hospital budget proposals around the state. The hearing will be hosted from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., both at the Vermont Department of Labor in Montpelier and by video link to sites around the state.

CVPS Accepts Canadian Bid: On Tuesday, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. had accepted a cash buyout offer from Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, Green Mountain’s Canadian-owned parent corporation. Pending regulatory approval, the resultant powerhouse utility would serve nearly 70 percent of the state’s electricity customers. Green Mountain, based in Colchester, is the second largest utility in the state with about 96,000 customers. It now will add Central Vermont’s 160,000 customers. Burlington Free Press

Springfield Movie Theater Now Open: The restored Springfield movie theater, now named Springfield Cinemas 3, had its grand re-opening tonight with a special midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2”. All 150 seats were quickly filled. The new website is www.springfieldcinemas3.com.

Call the Governor: Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. on “Call the Governor,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin returns to the VPT studio for a live call-in program during which viewers can ask him questions on the issues of the day. Viewers can also submit questions in advance or during the program via email to connect@vpt.org. Mark Johnson will host. www.vpt.org

LPCTV Receives $1000 Grant from Berkshire Bank Foundation: Berkshire Bank has given LPCTV the grant award to help with the LPCTV’s building project in the Ludlow Community Center. For more information on LPCTV’s Capital Campaign and the building project, visit LPCTV online at www.lpctv.org.

2. Town Wide Tag Sale July 30: If you or your organization is planning to be on one of the Cavendish Greens for the Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, please RSVP today. After the 15th, people from neighboring towns are welcome to a slot on the greens.

Organizations, as well as individuals are taking advantage of the Tag Sale. Proctorsville Fire Department will be hosting a BBQ and will have fire trucks out so the kids can check them out. If your organization is planning something special that day, let Lu know so we can be sure to include it in the press releases.

FMI: Lu 226-8199 To learn more about other 250th Anniversary Activities, go to www.cavendish250.com or the Cavendish Facebook page

3. Cavendish Homeworkers:
The Cavendish Homeworkers is a group of local women meeting the third Wednesday of each month at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. This group was originally the 'Home Demonstration Club' and our chapter broke away but basically follows the same guidelines as the original Club. Our purpose is social, but we look for interesting programs for each meeting to add an educational twist as well, followed by a potluck luncheon at 11:45 to which spouses are invited. We do a little fundraising during the year, primarily with bake sales, and we support such charities as Black River Good Neighbors and David's House.

The next meeting of Cavendish Homeworkers will be held Wednesday, the 20th of July, at 10:30 AM at Proctorsville Fire Hall, followed by luncheon at 11:45. This month our guest will be from the SIX LOOSE LADIES YARN SHOP to share information about their organization, which supports and encourages all creative fiber arts. Come and share the fun. Members and guests are encouraged to bring canned or dry goods for the Black River Good Neighbors food shelf collection. FMI: Nancy Timmerman - 226-7215

4. The Cavendish School Garden Can Use Your Help
The Cavendish School Garden is rocking again! Edibles are growing, and we are planning for a great harvest and some great donations so that our kiddos can taste test and eat wonderful, locally grown veggies all year long. Last year our school lunch included summer and winter squashes, roasted root vegetables, including parsnips; Corn chowder and potato leek soup, carrots galore, salads and cucumbers, even some watermelon – zucchini pizza, chocolate zucchini cake. Our 3rd graders made basil pesto that was served all year long on Wednesdays. Other classes made winter squash dishes, pumpkin pies and more, and some of the fruits of our labor were shared with the community luncheon held at the Methodist Church.

DONATIONS NEEDED: MULCH HAY OR STRAW... Call Sara at 226-7439 to arrange a drop off time, or simply drop it off at the school (leave on plastic strip that is at end of garden in teacher’s parking lot.

$$$ DONATIONS - we have an opportunity to provide local, grass-fed beef from a local farmer this year to our students this year, but to do so, we need to raise a little under $500. Can you help with a donation?

GROW A ROW – we would welcome donations.... Let us know what you have. Summer and winter squashes, cukes, tomatoes, carrots, carrots, beets and potatoes... Parsnips? All huge hits with our kiddos! Chards and spinaches for soups in the deep winter! Corn is a huge hit! We’ll be looking for washed lettuces and greens too, once school starts. Basil to add to the 3rd grade pesto making? Cilantro and tomatoes for our salad? Let us know what you might have, and what you might be able to share.

TASTE TESTS – do you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share with the kids? We are looking to run a few taste tests this fall to see what new treats (a new veggie, or a new presentation) the kids might enjoy. Sometimes our ideas flop... Sometimes they become regulars on the menu... What would you like to help our kiddos try?

FMI: Sara Stowell at sarastowell@tds.net or 226-7439.

5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Early Religious Efforts
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the Society's blog.

The following information is from The History of Windsor County, Vermont 1891 Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, D. Mason & Co. Publishers

Beginning as early as 1782 the usual distracting efforts to fix the center of the town as a site for a church were made, which continued until 1800-OI. Numerous lots were offered, but no satisfactory committee could be secured, and finally in 1801 it was agreed that Jabez Sargeant, of Chester, Squire Stoughton, of Weathersfield, and Squire Bigelow, of Reading, should constitute a committee to locate the center of the town. This was accomplished October 20, 1801.

In the latter part of 1792 the town hired Rev. Abel Wood to preach six months, he to receive twenty shillings a day. A general assessment was levied to pay the salary, and Isaac Parker was appointed collector. The following were exempted from the assessment, for the reason that they were not members of the religious sect to which Mr. Wood be- longed : Salmon Dutton, Thomas Baldwin, John Coffin, Isaac Baldwin, Jonathan Atherton, Eliphalet Kimball, Captain William Chaplin, Abner Preston, and Abel Baldwin.' The momentous question of the
church site having been settled, it was voted to build a house 45 x 55 feet and to
complete it by June 20, 1802. The building committee were Abel Baldwin, Jonathan Atherton and Samuel White.

It was voted to purchase the chosen site of Jedediah Tuttle, the price to be thirty dollars an acre. It was also voted that each person or denomination shall have a right to occupy the house for religious worship in proportion as they stand on each grand list. A tax of four cents on the dollar was voted to build the church. The following, who were of different sentiments from those who voted for the tax, are recorded as dissenting from the action of the town : Salmon Dutton, Amos Pierce, Israel Dwinnell, Salmon Dutton, jr., Clark Aldridge, Samuel Wyman, Joshua Tilden, Asaph Fletcher, jr., James Hall, John Swift, Joseph Page, and William Swift.

A society of Congregationalists was organized in the town at an early day, and continued until about fifty years ago.

6. Union Street to Play on July 20 at the Proctorsville Green
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to come to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the sounds of Union Street.

This concert will be the second in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.

As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.
See pictures of last night’s Chris Kleeman concert at http://031ad47.netsolhost.com/upcomingevents.html

7. Staycationing in Cavendish
While below is a list of things to do in Cavendish this coming week, take some time to see what’s around the house that you might want to sell as part of the Town Wide Tag Sale on July 30. This is a good way for the kids to make a little spending money. Make Wednesday “date night” and enjoy Union Street playing at 6 pm concert on the Proctorsville Green. Bring a picnic a bottle of wine and enjoy the music and your community. It’s free!

July 15 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 17 (Sunday): Phineas Gage-His Importance Then and Now, includes a walking tour of sites pertaining to the accident with Margo Caulfield, Co-Director of Chronic Conditions Information Network, who has worked in traumatic brain injury (TBI) for over 25 years. The presentation will begin at 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. For more information call 226-7807.
• Facilitated meditation from 4-5 pm. FMI: Robin 226-7736

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.
• CTES school board meeting, 5:30 pm at the School. The agenda will include nominations for the positions of a paraprofessional and food service provider; request for release of Medicaid Funds and policies discussion (F-14 Enrollment of Children of Non-Resident Teachers). FMI: 226-7758
• RWSU Governance Steering Committee Meeting with Windsor Southwest S.U. Board will meet at 7 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the consolidation status and plan between Rutland Windsor and Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Board Members.

July 20 (Wednesday): Union Street Band is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.
• Cavendish Homeworkers will meet at 10:30 am at the Proctorsville Fire Hall, followed by luncheon at 11:45. Featured guest will be Six Loose Ladies. FMI: Nancy Timmerman - 226-7215
July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Monthly luncheon in Proctorsville, 11:30 pm at St. James Methodist Church in Proctorsville. This month we will serve a traditional New England Pot Roast with mashed potato, carrots and gravy, coleslaw, hot rolls, and ice cream with berries for dessert. Coffee, hot tea or a cold drink will be offered with the meal. We welcome all our friends and neighbors, as well as summertime visitors, to come join us for a delicious meal and delicious conversation. Bring a friend, too.
• 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

July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

Kleeman Concert Rescheduled for 7/14/11

The legendary Bluesman Chris Kleeman was scheduled to perform last night Wednesday on the Proctorsville Green. However, severe weather forced a cancellation. Chris will be playing tonight, Thursday July 14, on the Proctorsville Green at 6 pm. The weather forecast is beautiful for the evening, so bring a picnic and a lawn and prepare to be amazed. This concert is free, thanks to the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association.

July 20 Cavendish Concert on the Green features Union Street

The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to come to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the sounds of Union Street.

This concert will be the second in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.

As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.

SB Agenda 7/11/11

The Cavendish Select Board Meeting will take place on Monday, July 11, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. Below is the agenda for the meeting:

1. Call the meeting to order
2. Act upon minutes of the meetings of June 13 and July 6, 2011.
3. Sign Orders
4. Review Correspondence
5. Adjust agenda
6. Hear Citizens
7. Summary of Town-wide Appraisal Update activities and discussion regarding the FY 2011-12 Tax Rates which were acted upon on July 6 and which with minor modification to the Town Rates on July7th. Discussion to include review of letter draft as discussed at the July 6 meeting.
8. Update on USA Properties development proposal for a Carlton Road project
9. Discussion of identified muddy road problem areas and development of a plan to address those identified problem areas over time.
10. Selectmen, as Board of Sewer Commissioners, to consider proposed FY 2011-12 Cavendish Municipal Wastewater System Budget and Rate Schedule.
11. Updates on various town activities including highway maintenance work; progress on Rt 131 property closing; Coutu helipad legal proceedings; 250 Anniversary Committee activities, etc.
12. Other business
13. Adjourn

Cavendish Update 7/8/11 News/Gage/Staycationing

The 7/8/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Vermont State Park Pass at Cavendish Library
3. Cavendish Calendar Winners!
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Phineas Gage
5. Cavendish Staycationing: Parks/Historic Sites/7/8-1/17 Activities

1. Cavendish Related News
Chester and Ludlow Funeral Homes Higher Cost Than Other parts of the state: The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Vermont, (FCA-VT) has announced the completion of its biennial general price survey of all Vermont funeral home prices. “We congratulate Vermont’s locally owned funeral homes in keeping the rise in funeral costs to a minimum during these challenging economic times”, said Board President, Mary Alice Bisbee of Montpelier. “However, we also noted that the very highest prices in the State are to be found in Southern Vermont where 4 homes are now owned by one of the largest Wall Street conglomerates, Service Corporation International (SCI).” The survey shows that for full funeral services, the Chester and Ludlow funeral homes, Adams-Kenny, charges $5,950 while Davis Funeral Home in Springfield charges $3,680 for similar services. The survey is available on-line www.funerals.org/affiliates/vermont

Vermonters are Getting Fatter, but not as Fast as Other States: In the past 20 years, the number of obese Vermonters increased from 10.7 percent of the population to 23.5 percent. Vermont had 625,741 residents in 2010, according to the U.S. census, meaning 147,049 are obese -- nearly 1 in 4, according to the findings of a new study. Vermont has a smaller percentage of obese adults than all but four states and the District of Columbia, according to a study released Thursday. Burlington Free Press

Windsor County Fair Returns after a Year’s Absence: The Windsor County Agricultural Fair is back with new programs, entertainment and competitions, according to new fair president Eric Johnson. The fair, which opens Saturday and runs until Sunday, is held at Barlow’s Field in Springfield. Johnson said that new this year is a NASCAR simulator on Sunday, and a country karaoke tent and an all-terrain vehicle obstacle course and a demonstration by chainsaw artist Barre Pinske of Chester. FMI: http://windsorcofairvt.weebly.com/

Beware of E-mail Pretending to be a Ticket: New York State Police say an email hoax has been circulating across the country, primarily through Yahoo email accounts. The email pretends to be a Uniform Traffic Ticket from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, issued by the State Police. It contains an attached zip file that supposedly is a copy of the ticket that must be filled out and sent to a town court. Police believe the zip file contains an unknown virus. The State Police computer forensics lab is analyzing it Troopers say neither they nor motor vehicles sent the email and people who receive it should not open it or the attachment. Police say the email should be deleted. WCAX

2. Vermont State Park Pass at Cavendish Library
Come to the library, check out the pass. For the third year in a row patrons at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library may check out a Vermont State Parks or Vermont Historical Sites Pass from the library. Each pass allows a carload of people free entry to the State Park or Historical Site of their choice. There is no charge to check out the pass and it circulates for four days. FMI: Kata at 226-7503 for more information. See article 5 below for more ideas about Staycationing locally.

3. Cavendish Calendar Winners!
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) has compiled the results and the winners of this year’s Calendar Contest. The judges awarded Stacia Spaulding 1st prize in the adult category for her photo - Doe re mi fa sol la ti doe. Runner-ups to 1st prize were Jillian Palmer's Winter Morning and Mary McCallum's Summer Greens. 1st prize in age category 13-18 goes to Chris Palmer for his photo of Cat Tails. 1st prize in age category 5 to 12 goes to Emery Benoit for her photo Red White and Blue. The following are the winners of the 2012 Calendar Contest:
• Main St - by James Burt_
• Spring Deer - by Paula Felt
• Seeds of Love - by Martha Mott
• Milkweed - by Svetlana Phillips
• Winter Morning - by Jillian Palmer
• Black River Valley - by Winston Churchill
• Purple Beauties - by Cindy Fitzgibbons
• Stop and Smell the Flowers - by Tim O'Donoghue
• Glad to be Back - by Hans Schrag
• Doe re mi fa sol la ti doe - by Stacia Spaulding
• Apple Blossoms - by Ellen Parrish
• Cat Tails - by Chris Palmer_

• Best in show - Spring Deer, by Paula Felt with runner ups by Stacia Spaulding's Doe Re Mi and Jean Burt's Playground Pug.

Congratulations to all!

4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Phineas Gage These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS blog.

On Sunday, July 17, there will be a presentation about Phineas Gage at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum starting at 2 pm. The presenter will be Margo Caulfield, Co-Director of Chronic Conditions Information Network as well as Coordinator of the Cavendish Historical Society. Caulfield has worked in the field of traumatic brain injury for over 20 years. Topics covered will include: Gage’s importance to the understanding of traumatic brain injury; his distant relative Fred Gage, a pioneer in the field of neuroplasticity, which may explain why Gage was able to function in society again; and why Gage continues to be of interest. The presentation will be followed by a walking tour of historic spots associated with Gage. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

On September 13, 1848 Phineas Gage, a foreman, was working with his crew excavating rocks in preparing the bed for the Rutland and Burlington Railroad in Cavendish. An accidental explosion of a charge he had set blew his tamping iron through his head. It entered under the left cheekbone and exited through the top of the head. The rod, covered with brains and blood, was found approximately 30 yards from the site of the accident.

Sitting on the back of an ox cart, Gage was brought to the boarding house where he was staying on Main Street in Cavendish. Dr. John Harlow treated his wounds, along with Dr. Edward H. Williams. The large wound at the top of his head was closed with adhesive straps and a wet compress covered the opening. No surgery was involved.

Within days of the accident, an infection developed and Gage lapsed into a semi comatose state. Fearing that he was about to die, a local carpenter prepared a coffin for him. Two weeks after the accident, Harlow released 8 fluid ounces of pus from an abscess under Gage’s scalp. By January 1, 1849 (approximately 4 months) Gage was functional.

It is remarkable that Gage survived this accident, let alone lived for almost 12 more years. Fortunately Dr. Harlow and Dr. Henry J. Bigelow, a professor of surgery at Harvard University, tracked Gage as much possible, thereby documenting one of the first cases of traumatic brain injury in medical science. It was also the first understanding that different parts of the brain have different functions. With this knowledge, the first brain tumor removal operation became possible in 1885.

According to Gage’s family and friends, his behavior was significantly altered by the accident. In 1868, Harlow wrote in the “Bulletin of the Massachusetts Medical Society” His contractors, who regarded him as the most efficient and capable foreman in their employ previous to his injury, considered the change in his mind so marked that they could not give him his place again. He is fitful, irreverent, indulging at times in the grossest profanity (which was not previously his custom), manifesting but little deference for his fellows, impatient of restraint of advice when it conflicts with his desires, at times pertinaciously obstinent, yet capricious and vacillating, devising many plans of future operation, which are no sooner arranged than they are abandoned in turn for others appearing more feasible. In this regard, his mind was radically changed, so decidedly that his friends and acquaintances said he was “no longer Gage.”

Not able to work as a foreman, Gage held a variety of jobs. He worked in the livery stable at what is now known as the Hanover Inn in New Hampshire. He drove coaches and cared for horses in Valparaiso, Chile. Around 1859, after his health began to fail he went to San Francisco to live with his mother. While there, he worked on a farm in Santa Clara County. In February 1860, he began to have epileptic seizures and ultimately died May 21, 1860.

Rumors circulated that Gage appeared at Barnum’s American Museum in New York. It would take another Cavendish doctor, Dr. Gene Bont, almost 160 years later to find proof that Gage did in fact promote himself as a curiosity. Bont found a poster advertising Gage’s appearance at Rumford Hall.

One of the least talked about people connected with the Gage accident is Dr. Williams. He was an engineer, who went to medical school when ill health kept him from working outside. Since he did not have a busy medical practice, Williams spent considerable time in various forms of engineering. In fact, he knew Gage prior to his accident. He was the first doctor on the scene but would have differed to Dr. Harlow as he was a surgeon. Not long after the incident, Williams returned to engineering full time and started the oldest engineering society in the United States, Tau Beta Pi.

5. Cavendish Staycationing: Parks/Historic Sites/7/8-1/17 Activities
Having the free pass from the Cavendish Library (see article 3) to explore Vermont state parks and historical sites is a wonderful way to spend a few days in the coming weeks. The parks closest to Cavendish are Plymouth State and Mt. Ascutney. Just a little farther and there is Wilgus and Coolidge. To check out Vermont State Parks go to http://www.vtstateparks.com The closest Vermont Historic site is President Calvin Coolidge’s home in Plymouth. Go to http://www.historicvermont.org to learn about various Vermont historic sites and stop by the Cavendish Historical Society Museum on Sundays 2-4 pm and pick up historic walking tours for both Cavendish and Proctorsville Villages.

Activities for the Coming Week
July 8 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 11 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. Agenda posted to blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com as soon as it is received. LPC-TV tapes meetings and makes them available on-line www.lpctv.org and Comcast Cable TV. Check the website www.lpctv.org for more information.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.

July 13 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer 5:30-7:30 pm at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, 611 Route 103. FMI and to RSVP: 802-228-5830.
• Chris Kleeman is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Tie Dye Day at the Cavendish Library.
• 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

July 15 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 17 (Sunday): Phineas Gage-His Importance Then and Now, includes a walking tour of sites pertaining to the accident with Margo Caulfield, Co-Director of Chronic Conditions Information Network, who has worked in traumatic brain injury (TBI) for over 25 years. For more information call 226-7807.

SB Agenda for July 6 Meeting

Selectmen’s Meeting, Wednesday, July 6 , 2011 in the Cavendish Town Office Meeting Room at 6:15 pm - Immediately following the Cavendish Board of Civil Authority meeting. The agenda will be as follows:

Town Manager to review tax rate calculations with the Selectmen and present a proposed FY 2011-2012 Cavendish Tax Rate Schedule for Board review and approval. The tax rate to be established is for the fiscal period July 1, 2011 through June 30,
2012.

Cavendish Update 7/1/11 Water/News/Calendar/Old Home Day

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

The 7/1/11 Cavendish Update Contains:
1.Water Commission Meeting
2. Cavendish Related News
3. The Banners Have Arrived/Old Home Day Events
4. Jane Marks Hart Artist in Resident at Cavendish Library
5. Cavendish Summer Concerts Announced
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Old Home Day
7. July Cavendish Calendar

1. Water Commission Meeting
The Water Commission met on Monday, June 27 and discussed the following:

• Cavendish Municipal Water System-Consumer Confidence Report: The report has been mailed to water users and is posted on-line.

• Carlton Road Project: This is the third time that a representative from USA Properties/Holden Engineering has come to a meeting of town officials to discuss the establishment of 250 units of housing on Carlton Road in Cavendish. This is the area directly across from Williams Store on Route 121.

Jay Hill, a civil engineer, made the presentation for Holden Engineering. While much of the information is the same as previously discussed in two meetings with the Select Board, there was some new information:
• The total number of units is 254, not 250 as previously reported.
• The project would require 70,000 gallons of water daily
• They propose using town water, hooking up to the pipe adjacent to the Williams Store. While they would pay the cost of setting up the system, they plan to turn it over to the town to operate.
• Consideration has been given to establishing private wells for the single homes (proposed 50) as well as community well for the complex.

The Commissioners, which includes Richard Svec, town manager, were very clear that the town’s infrastructure could not support the project. The current town well is close to capacity, and when asked how much water could be provided for such a project currently, the estimate was between zero and 10,000 gallons. Further, if the town did supply the water, they would not be responsible for maintaining their system, which is current practice for the town. Fire protection’s water needs were also discussed. Concern was also raised as to whether swimming pools would be added, particularly since this is going to be a resort community. Basically, the project requires domestic water use as well as fire protection, neither of which the town has sufficient water to provide.

Waste water has been discussed previously, and in May, the town provided Holden with a proposal from the town’s engineers regarding a study of waste disposal at the site. At a previous Select Board meeting, an agreement was reached that USA Properties would pay for a feasibility study using the town’s engineers, Weston and Sampson. It’s been a month since the proposal was sent and Svec has yet to hear back from Holden Engineering/USA Properties on this matter. The Commissioners agreed that a similar study is needed for water.

Again, the issues were raised as to who would purchase these units and whether the project made sense for Cavendish, which does not have the infrastructure to support such a large project.


2. Cavendish Related News
Tax Increases in VT as of July 1: The tax on a pack of cigarettes sold in Vermont will increase 38 cents, to $2.62 a pack. The increased tax is expected to produce more than $4.63 in new revenue the first year. Other tax increases include a so-called provider tax on hospitals, nursing homes and home-health agencies, which is expected to add about $8 million to the state. There will also be a new tax on medical and dental insurance claims, expected to produce nearly $12 million over the coming year. State workers will have a 1.3 percentage point increase in the contribution they make toward their retirement. The increase was part of $12 million in labor savings the Shumlin administration expects to achieve during the coming year. The increased retirement contributions will raise $5.3 million. Burlington Free Press

Fine for failing to have up to date inspection sticker declines: The fine has been $99 for an expired inspection sticker, but a new law reduces the fine to $5 plus fees for a total of $47 if the driver was cited for the violation within 14 days of the inspection's expiration.

VT Ranked as “tax hell” for retirees: Kiplinger's ranks Vermont as the most tax unfriendly state for retirees. Vermont's top billing is due to several factors including that the state has an income tax, a sales tax, an estate tax and relatively high taxes for rooms and meals. Vermont also has one of the highest property tax rates in the country. And of particular concern for retirees -- Vermont grants no exemptions for retirement income and taxes out-of-state pensions fully. Kiplinger

VT/NH Red Cross Appeals for Volunteers: After an extraordinarily busy spring, the Vermont & New Hampshire Valley chapter of the American Red Cross is appealing for more volunteer help. Red Cross officials said Monday that 96 percent of their work force is made up of volunteers, many of whom have pitched in as Vermont coped with record spring rain and flooding around Lake Champlain and Vermont rivers.

Fight the Bite: Vermonters may be swatting more mosquitoes than usual this summer because of the record-breaking spring rains – and some of these insects bring the possibility for mosquito-borne illnesses. Human illness caused by mosquitoes is uncommon in the state, but recent evidence of two, West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, means that it’s worth taking simple precautions to avoid bites. Press Release

Dead Bird Hotline Starts June 21: As part of the surveillance for West Nile virus, the Health Department’s dead bird hotline will start again on June 21. Anyone who finds a dead bird is asked to report it to the Health Department by calling 800-913-1139 during regular business hours. Some of these birds will be tested at the Health Department Laboratory. For more information on West Nile Virus and EEE, visit the Vermont Department of Health website.

E-Waste Recycling Program Begins Friday: Vermont’s new electronic waste (e-waste) recycling program will begin on July 1, providing free and convenient recycling of e-waste to residents, charities, schools, and small businesses.

VT Police Cracking Down on Drivers for 4th of July Weekend: Vermont law enforcement will be out in force with increased activities to include extra patrols and checkpoints beginning July 1 through July 5, 2011. Through Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), the Vermont State Police will focus on identifying impaired and aggressive drivers over the weekend through added patrols and sobriety checkpoints. Press Release

3. The Banners Have Arrived/Old Home Day Events
Hopefully there will be a few of the Cavendish 250 banners flying tomorrow around the Cavendish Green, as the town’s 250th celebration activities get underway with Old Home Day. One of the things we noticed when we saw the banners is that they can be taken apart, making for two banners. The perfect gift for two people this coming holiday season, or keep one for yourself and give one to a friend. The banners are being sold for $150; two people can split the costs and each have one to hang. A copy of the banner is posted online. Please be sure to let us know if this is going to be a surprise so we can make sure to keep your donation quiet.

To purchase your banner, stop by the 250th booth at Old Home Day and/or send a check for $150 to the 250th Anniversary Fund and mail to Cavendish 250th Anniversary Committee, PO Box 126, Cavendish, VT 05142-0126. To learn more about upcoming 250th Anniversary activities go to the Cavendish Facebook page or www.cavendish250.com

There is much to do at Old Home Day this year. The annual plant sale and Cavendish Historical Society Museum opens at 8:30. Be sure to stop by and see the 250 years of Cavendish History exhibit. The Cavendish Green activities start getting underway around 9:30, with everything in place closer to 10 am. You will find many local vendors have set up booths, some of which will be offering activities for children. From 10-12:45 the Cavendish Historical Society Silent Auction will take place, followed at 1 pm by a live auction. To see what’s up for auction, check out the CHS blog.

If you’d like to eat your way through Old Home Day, there is the Fire Department’s Chicken BBQ, several bake sales, pies, Moonlite Meadows grass fed lamb kabob and beef burgers, and all things strawberry (shortcake and lemonade). There will even be special 4th of July dog biscuits. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

4. Jane Marks Hart Artist in Resident at Cavendish Library
A resident of Proctorsville and Westchester County, New York, Hart (A former journalist and author) is a painter and board certified creative arts therapist; and we are pleased to present her work in the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library’s Redfield Proctor Room. Ms. Hart spent more than 35 years writing for various women’s magazines such as Seventeen, Glamour, Ladies Home Journal and Parents before falling in love with painting. She went to graduate school in her 50’s to get a Masters Degree in art therapy. She is also the author of several books including The Hidden Children for which she was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. She is also the co-author of “Old Enough to Know Better”- A Comedy Sketchbook coming to the Ludlow Auditorium in November 2011. . Ms. Hart currently does art therapy with bereaved children and children with cancer and volunteers at the Cavendish Town Elementary School and the senior center in Ludlow.

Ms. Hart’s work may be seen in the Redfield Proctor Room of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library during normal operating hours in July.

5. Cavendish Summer Concerts Announced
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association announced that the annual summer music series on the Proctorsville Green will be held again this year on Wednesday nights in July and August. All concerts are free and open to the public and will start at 6:00 p.m., so grab your lawn chair and a cold drink, and join your friends and neighbors to enjoy plenty of rollicking good music from the gazebo.

The lineup will begin on July 13th with the legendary Chris Kleeman and will continue on July 20th with the sounds of Union Street. On July 27th Rick Reddington will play, then on August 3rd the always popular Gypsy Reel will appear, and capping the summer series on August 10th will be the sounds of Rutland’s own Voodoo Alien Blues Band.

The summer concert series has a long history in Proctorsville and many area residents reserve Wednesday evenings to listen to the live music. This is the second year that CCCA has taken on the task of coordinating the events and they are happy to continue the tradition. As always, the concerts will be held rain or shine, and will move to the Cavendish town elementary school just down the street in case of inclement weather. If you would like to help CCCA would like to hear from you. Call Robin at 226-7736 to volunteer or for more information on the concerts.

6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Old Home Day
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.

The fifth year of the revival of this custom, it's quite a bit different than Old Home's Day celebrated in the early 1900's.

Because so many people moved away from Vermont, frequently for economic reasons, Old Home Day became a time for family and friends to reconnect with those who remained in town. At the CHS Museum, there is a poster for the September 1901 Old Home Day. Featuring “horribles” (people dressed in costumes), floats and lots of speeches, 2,500 people gathered for this event. The September 1901 issue of “The Vermonter” describes the “Old Home Week” festivities in Cavendish as follows, “The morning parade, headed by the Proctorsville Band, was one of the principal features of the day and was composed of various patriotic and social organizations and floral carriages.” The afternoon featured speeches, with refreshments served at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Halls.

Below is part of the speech given by James Hales Bates at the Old Home Day celebration of 1901. To read the entire speech, go to the CHS Blog.

Non-resident Vermonters frequently have it flung up to them by friends in other states in a mood of sarcastic facetiousness, “Your state of Vermont is a good state to emigrate from.” Well, yes, it is a good state to emigrate from for two sorts of people. One sort is that not large class who have fitted over the border to escape the clutches of the law and find the climate healthier outside. The other sort are those who cannot afford to live here. Not that living is costly, but if beefsteak is five cents a pound and a man has not got the five cents, the beef might as well be fifty; it is out of his reach at either price. There have always been so much ability and energy in the state, and so few things for there to work on except climate, scenery, stone quarries and one another, that thousands have been ground out in the competition, and reluctantly gone into more promising communities where the natives know less and have more, and in these easier fields of action have thriven famously, and made for themselves and their descendants renown and riches. It will be a mighty poor spot on the earth where a Vermonter cannot be found, his eyes and hands wide open for all within reach. A few years ago, a little party of young government engineers engaged in the coast survey were passing a vacant half day, lounging about on the bank of St. Johns River in Florida, finding their pleasure in trifles, as idlers will do. Presently one cried out, “Sail Ho!” and twenty miles away emerging from the horizon, was a solitary coasting sloop beating up the river. All eyes were fixed on it in a long silence. Then a bright youth spoke and said, “I will wager any man here a box of cigars that the name of the captain of that craft is Spaulding and that he is from Vermont.” “The idea is absurd,” said another, “there are not more than five of the crew altogether and it is ridiculous to suppose the captain can be named Spaulding from Vermont. I take that bet and would like to make it dollars instead of cigars.” At last the little craft swung up to the wharf, and a tall solemn Yankee stepped ashore and made her fast. The engineers drew near. “Is Capt. Spaulding aboard?” “Yes, he is in the cabin asleep. Would you like to speak to him?” “I want to ask him what part of Vermont he is from.” “I can tell you that. He is from Cavendish.” If I have omitted any important particular of this illustration of the widespread distribution of the Vermonter, the ex- Secretary of War (Redfield Proctor) who must have had three young officers in his control, will correct me. He is fond of seeing things corrected and put in order.

7. July Cavendish Calendar
July 1 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 2 (Saturday): Old Home Day Visit the Cavendish Historical Society Museum, not only for its annual plant sale, but also for the special display of 250 years of Cavendish history. The Cavendish green will have many vendors set up and will feature a live auction at 1 pm. Be sure to stop by the 250th table and pick up a tote bag made possible by Promo Focus. For more information call 226-7807.
• Library Book Sale: The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is having a book sale from 10-4 in the library courtyard at 573 Main Street in Proctorsville, VT. The sale includes hundreds of books, movies and audio books. Make a donation and take what you want. FMI: 226-7503
• 4th of July Fireworks Show: 9:30 pm Ludlow. FMI: http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/4th-of-july-fireworks-show---ludlow.html

July 3 (Sunday): Screening of the film “Life in Windsor County” The film will be shown at 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum in Cavendish. For more information call 226-7807.
• Facilitated meditation from 4-5 pm. FMI: Robin Timko 226-7736

July 4 (Monday): Fourth of July. Legal Holiday, banks, schools, town office and library closed

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.

July 6 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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

July 8 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 11 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. Agenda posted to blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com as soon as it is received. LPC-TV tapes meetings and makes them available on-line and Comcast Cable TV. Check the website for more information.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.

July 13 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer 5:30-7:30 pm at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, 611 Route 103. FMI and to RSVP: 802-228-5830.
• Chris Kleeman is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Tie Dye Day at the Cavendish Library.
• 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

July 15 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 17 (Sunday): Phineas Gage-His Importance Then and Now, includes a walking tour of sites pertaining to the accident with Margo Caulfield, Co-Director of Chronic Conditions Information Network, who has worked in traumatic brain injury (TBI) for over 25 years. For more information call 226-7807.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.

July 20 (Wednesday): Union Street Band is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

• 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

July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.

July 27 (Wednesday): Rick Redington is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.

July 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 Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

• Free Henna Tattoo Day at the Cavendish Library

• 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

July 29 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org

July 30 (Saturday): First ever Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, 9-3 pm. Rain date Aug. 6. Free booth space on the Cavendish and Proctorsville Green for Cavendish residents and second homeowners in outlying areas of town. To reserve booth space call 226-8199 by July 15.