The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
Several pieces of information:
* If you are volunteering in any aspect of the recovery, please send a list of your hours to margoc@tds.net This is needed for FEMA and to help us get more funds.
* The helicopter landed and the Red Cross arrived. We have wonderful fresh fruit, lots of water and a variety of supplies. Come for dinner starting at 5:30 and take home what you need. There is a truck on its way from a church down south bringing cleaning supplies and other items needed for the clean up.
* We know that many want to help and many need help. We're starting both an online list and will keep a copy at the town office. Please e-mail margoc@tds.net with your needs as a homeowner/renter or if there is a service you can volunteer for. Be specific. For example-can donate five hours on Sept 3 to chain saw.
* We've received a number of inquiries about where people can donate money. It appears there are going to be several options for doing this for our town. Hope to have that for the morning post.
* The guard is carving a new road in the "Cavendish Canyon" down by the old Duttonsville School. Please refrain from "site seeing."
* Hope to have an actual resource page up tomorrow, but in the mean time, here are some resources to check out:
- Report individual property damage by calling 211
- Business should call the Agency of Commerce and Community Development 828-3211 to report damage, which will be collated VEM and FEMA. They can also help with financing and technical assistance.
-Farms call VT Farm Bureau 802-434-5646
- For latest travel information call 511 or visit http://www.511vt.com
Part of Cavendish Connects, the Cavendish, VT Blog archives the weekly e-mails, "Cavendish Update" and provides on-going information about current activities.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday morning Update
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The Black River Health Center was damaged by the flood. The Center now has temporary quarters at their old location, which is the new dental office. There phone lines are out, so please call 802-875-1040.
Rite Aid prescriptions can be filled at the office in Springfield. Ludlow Pharmacy is open and operational. So is Singleton’s.
Water and power is returning to many areas, and many individuals are making an incredible contribution in clearing roads and keeping them open. For those on town water and sewage, a “boil water” notice is in effect. Please use the porta potties as much as possible as the sewage line hasn’t been reconnected and so it’s going directly into the Black River.
The National Guard hit the road at 7 am this morning. They are working on some of the hardest hit areas.
Black River Good Neighbor is open in Ludlow. Emergency food and clothing for those who need it. Hours are 10 to 4, with other hours by special arrangement. They are providing limited financial assistance. FMI www.BRGN.org
Lunch starts at noon at the school and dinner starts at 5:30 at the school.
Continue to check Facebook and blog throughout the day for updates.
The Black River Health Center was damaged by the flood. The Center now has temporary quarters at their old location, which is the new dental office. There phone lines are out, so please call 802-875-1040.
Rite Aid prescriptions can be filled at the office in Springfield. Ludlow Pharmacy is open and operational. So is Singleton’s.
Water and power is returning to many areas, and many individuals are making an incredible contribution in clearing roads and keeping them open. For those on town water and sewage, a “boil water” notice is in effect. Please use the porta potties as much as possible as the sewage line hasn’t been reconnected and so it’s going directly into the Black River.
The National Guard hit the road at 7 am this morning. They are working on some of the hardest hit areas.
Black River Good Neighbor is open in Ludlow. Emergency food and clothing for those who need it. Hours are 10 to 4, with other hours by special arrangement. They are providing limited financial assistance. FMI www.BRGN.org
Lunch starts at noon at the school and dinner starts at 5:30 at the school.
Continue to check Facebook and blog throughout the day for updates.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
8/30/11: Recovery Wednesday Morning
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
The National Guard rolled into Cavendish Tuesday evening, to cheers and tears. They are now housed at the Cavendish Elementary School. We will be doing breakfast and lunch for them, as well as serving three meals to the community as long as it is needed. Meal schedule is as follows: breakfast 7 am; lunch at noon; and dinner 5:30. Snacks and water are available at other times. The Chester American Legion will provide tomorrow’s dinner.
Power is slowly returning, as is town water. There is a “boil water” notice for the town water, so please observe this by boiling water for drinking or cooking. This will remain in effect until further notice.
Showering is available for those who need it at the Ludlow Community Center.
The town manager has requested that people refrain from going down to the Williams Store bridge area and the “canyon” that has formed on 131 near Bob Glidden and Dan Churchill’s property. These are extremely unstable areas and the ground can give way underneath you. We don’t want any fatalities.
Day care will be available at Stepping Stones Pre School from 9-5 for children ages 3-10. Snack and lunch will be provided. The cost is $15 and is available on a first come first serve basis. FMI 802-681-3461
The start of school has been delayed for GMUHS and CTES until next Tuesday.
While people are just doing amazing and thoughtful things in response to this situation, it isn’t easy. Many people are reporting feeling overwhelmed, crying and just very unsure of what they doing or the strong emotions they are feeling. This is a very normal response to a very abnormal situation. Food, water and people to chat with are at the school. Take a break from trying to do massive clean up and making a meal. We will be working on resources to help those who may not have flood insurance or other resources. Sometimes it’s the simple things of a nap, eating something or going to the bathroom that can make you feel better. Hang in there. We will make it through this.
There was even time today for a discussion among those in the Cavendish Chronicles play. Come Saturday night and be prepared to laugh. Even if you’ve already seen it, there will be some new and funny twists with this revised version. Curtain is at 7 pm.
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
The National Guard rolled into Cavendish Tuesday evening, to cheers and tears. They are now housed at the Cavendish Elementary School. We will be doing breakfast and lunch for them, as well as serving three meals to the community as long as it is needed. Meal schedule is as follows: breakfast 7 am; lunch at noon; and dinner 5:30. Snacks and water are available at other times. The Chester American Legion will provide tomorrow’s dinner.
Power is slowly returning, as is town water. There is a “boil water” notice for the town water, so please observe this by boiling water for drinking or cooking. This will remain in effect until further notice.
Showering is available for those who need it at the Ludlow Community Center.
The town manager has requested that people refrain from going down to the Williams Store bridge area and the “canyon” that has formed on 131 near Bob Glidden and Dan Churchill’s property. These are extremely unstable areas and the ground can give way underneath you. We don’t want any fatalities.
Day care will be available at Stepping Stones Pre School from 9-5 for children ages 3-10. Snack and lunch will be provided. The cost is $15 and is available on a first come first serve basis. FMI 802-681-3461
The start of school has been delayed for GMUHS and CTES until next Tuesday.
While people are just doing amazing and thoughtful things in response to this situation, it isn’t easy. Many people are reporting feeling overwhelmed, crying and just very unsure of what they doing or the strong emotions they are feeling. This is a very normal response to a very abnormal situation. Food, water and people to chat with are at the school. Take a break from trying to do massive clean up and making a meal. We will be working on resources to help those who may not have flood insurance or other resources. Sometimes it’s the simple things of a nap, eating something or going to the bathroom that can make you feel better. Hang in there. We will make it through this.
There was even time today for a discussion among those in the Cavendish Chronicles play. Come Saturday night and be prepared to laugh. Even if you’ve already seen it, there will be some new and funny twists with this revised version. Curtain is at 7 pm.
Tuesday Afternoon Update
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We have been told that the National Guard will be here between 5-6 pm this evening with a team of 49 to help the Highway Dept with road work. They are bringing equipment with them, which will be parked in a number of places in Cavendish and Proctorsville. The Guard will be housed at the school.
Stepping Stones Preschool will offer childcare tomorrow for a fee of $15. They will take children up to 10 years of age and will be open from 9-5. Space is limited, so it's a "first come first serve" situation.
At this point, it is possible to get to Rutland via 103, with one detour. Springfield and Claremont are accessible via 103.
The Ludlow Community Center's are available as a place to take a shower.
If you need water you can pick it up at the school or one of the fire stations.
Food schedule for the remainder of today and tomorrow is as follows: Dinner starts at 5:30. Thank you Cavendish Game Birds! Breakfast will start being served at 7 am; lunch at noon and dinner again at 5:30.
For more timely information, please check the Cavendish Facebook page.
We have been told that the National Guard will be here between 5-6 pm this evening with a team of 49 to help the Highway Dept with road work. They are bringing equipment with them, which will be parked in a number of places in Cavendish and Proctorsville. The Guard will be housed at the school.
Stepping Stones Preschool will offer childcare tomorrow for a fee of $15. They will take children up to 10 years of age and will be open from 9-5. Space is limited, so it's a "first come first serve" situation.
At this point, it is possible to get to Rutland via 103, with one detour. Springfield and Claremont are accessible via 103.
The Ludlow Community Center's are available as a place to take a shower.
If you need water you can pick it up at the school or one of the fire stations.
Food schedule for the remainder of today and tomorrow is as follows: Dinner starts at 5:30. Thank you Cavendish Game Birds! Breakfast will start being served at 7 am; lunch at noon and dinner again at 5:30.
For more timely information, please check the Cavendish Facebook page.
Update Tuesday Noon
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
The town manager, Rich Svec, said that a water tank is being delivered this afternoon. An air lift drop will be happening later today, which will include food, water and cots. There is no date yet for when water will be restored. If you need water, please come to the Cavendish School. Do not use water from stream or other sources for drinking or cooking. We have asked about portable showers and wouldn't we all love to see the "Tide Truck!"
There is a good possibility that Stepping Stones will be open for childcare tomorrow. We're waiting to find out if the director can make it in. We should have more information by the end of the day.
The town manager, Rich Svec, said that a water tank is being delivered this afternoon. An air lift drop will be happening later today, which will include food, water and cots. There is no date yet for when water will be restored. If you need water, please come to the Cavendish School. Do not use water from stream or other sources for drinking or cooking. We have asked about portable showers and wouldn't we all love to see the "Tide Truck!"
There is a good possibility that Stepping Stones will be open for childcare tomorrow. We're waiting to find out if the director can make it in. We should have more information by the end of the day.
Update Tuesday AM
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
Spoke with CVPS crew down in Cavendish this morning. They need to get to the hydro dam to restore power. They don't know when that will be. Further, because portions of the road collapsed, taking with it the polls, they aren't sure how they will be able to get lines restrung. As one crewmen noted, "We've got to have a place to stick the pole in." They do hope to have some power in Cavendish restored by the end of the day.
As far as water. The water main by Glidden/Churchill area of route 131 went when that portion of the road caved in. Dan Churchill is now referring to this as the Churchill Canyon.
Please use caution! According to Fire Chief Glidden, a mother and child were standing on the edge of "Churchill Canyon" yesterday. Where they were standing is now gone.
Depot Street is closed! According to residents, people are still trying to go down it, ignoring the cones and tape. Please observe the precautionary measures. They are there for your safety.
Water, ready meals, food, porta potties, WI FI and snacks are all available at the school in Proctorsville. Computers can also be used at the library.
There are lots and lots of rumors circulating. We will try and put a list of facts together as soon as possible.
Spoke with CVPS crew down in Cavendish this morning. They need to get to the hydro dam to restore power. They don't know when that will be. Further, because portions of the road collapsed, taking with it the polls, they aren't sure how they will be able to get lines restrung. As one crewmen noted, "We've got to have a place to stick the pole in." They do hope to have some power in Cavendish restored by the end of the day.
As far as water. The water main by Glidden/Churchill area of route 131 went when that portion of the road caved in. Dan Churchill is now referring to this as the Churchill Canyon.
Please use caution! According to Fire Chief Glidden, a mother and child were standing on the edge of "Churchill Canyon" yesterday. Where they were standing is now gone.
Depot Street is closed! According to residents, people are still trying to go down it, ignoring the cones and tape. Please observe the precautionary measures. They are there for your safety.
Water, ready meals, food, porta potties, WI FI and snacks are all available at the school in Proctorsville. Computers can also be used at the library.
There are lots and lots of rumors circulating. We will try and put a list of facts together as soon as possible.
8/30/11 SPECIAL POST: Recovery
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
As many of you already know, the damage in Cavendish is extensive. Many are saying it is worse than the aftermath of the 1975 flood. It is not possible to go east on Route 131 towards 91 as the Williams Bridge has a section that is gone and so are parts of 131 east of Cavendish Village. While 131 may be open in other areas, drive carefully as sections of the road are gone. Bridges and roads are washed out all over town so getting around is difficult. Also, downed power lines can be an issue in certain areas.
Route 131 to Ludlow and Mt. Holly is now open. A bridge is out so you can’t make it to Rutland on this route. It will most likely be months before you can use the Shaws’ Plaza. You can make it to Chester and to Springfield though for banking purposes and there is a Rite Aid in Springfield.
There is no municipal water at the moment and power is still out in many places. If you need food and water, come to the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Meals will be as follows: breakfast, starting at 7 am; lunch, starting at noon; and dinner starting at 5:30. Snacks will be available throughout the day. A very special thanks to Crows Bakery, Singleton’s, Pleasant Valley Foods and the many people who have come in with donations of food and water.
There is no school at GMUHS or CTES until at least Thursday. Assessment is going day by day. However, as long as water isn’t available at the school, CTES will remain closed.
Damage assessment and repairs are currently underway. The Governor flew over yesterday. Be sure to check on your neighbors, particularly those who are elderly or who may have special needs. Rendering aid to those in your immediate area is the best way to help with the clean up. 911 is the number to call in the event of emergency.
Town manager, Richard Svec, said that the damage is in the millions, which will qualify the area for FEMA. These funds will be needed to help with things like repairing route 131, which will take months in some parts.
As more information becomes available today, including where to go to volunteer with clean up, we will be posting it directly to the Cavendish blog and Cavendish VT Facebook Page. Use the latter to let people know what’s going on in your area. You can comment to Facebook by hitting “like” and then use the “write something” feature.
This Saturday, the “Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years” will be repeated at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Curtain is at 7 pm. This is a free play, but any donations given will go to the recovery effort. Come and learn some Cavendish history, laugh and celebrate the Cavendish spirit that keeps us all going even in the worst of times.
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
As many of you already know, the damage in Cavendish is extensive. Many are saying it is worse than the aftermath of the 1975 flood. It is not possible to go east on Route 131 towards 91 as the Williams Bridge has a section that is gone and so are parts of 131 east of Cavendish Village. While 131 may be open in other areas, drive carefully as sections of the road are gone. Bridges and roads are washed out all over town so getting around is difficult. Also, downed power lines can be an issue in certain areas.
Route 131 to Ludlow and Mt. Holly is now open. A bridge is out so you can’t make it to Rutland on this route. It will most likely be months before you can use the Shaws’ Plaza. You can make it to Chester and to Springfield though for banking purposes and there is a Rite Aid in Springfield.
There is no municipal water at the moment and power is still out in many places. If you need food and water, come to the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Meals will be as follows: breakfast, starting at 7 am; lunch, starting at noon; and dinner starting at 5:30. Snacks will be available throughout the day. A very special thanks to Crows Bakery, Singleton’s, Pleasant Valley Foods and the many people who have come in with donations of food and water.
There is no school at GMUHS or CTES until at least Thursday. Assessment is going day by day. However, as long as water isn’t available at the school, CTES will remain closed.
Damage assessment and repairs are currently underway. The Governor flew over yesterday. Be sure to check on your neighbors, particularly those who are elderly or who may have special needs. Rendering aid to those in your immediate area is the best way to help with the clean up. 911 is the number to call in the event of emergency.
Town manager, Richard Svec, said that the damage is in the millions, which will qualify the area for FEMA. These funds will be needed to help with things like repairing route 131, which will take months in some parts.
As more information becomes available today, including where to go to volunteer with clean up, we will be posting it directly to the Cavendish blog and Cavendish VT Facebook Page. Use the latter to let people know what’s going on in your area. You can comment to Facebook by hitting “like” and then use the “write something” feature.
This Saturday, the “Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years” will be repeated at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Curtain is at 7 pm. This is a free play, but any donations given will go to the recovery effort. Come and learn some Cavendish history, laugh and celebrate the Cavendish spirit that keeps us all going even in the worst of times.
Monday, August 29, 2011
School closings
Cavendish Town Elementary School will not be opening tomorrow. School is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Post Hurricane Information
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Town water is expected to be out for the next several days. Many homes are without power. The Cavendish Town Elementary School has food and is serving lunch from 12-2:00, dinner starting at 5:30 and snacks throughout the day. Breakfast will be served starting at 7 am.
If only one member of the family can make it to the school, we will be happy to send them home with sufficient food for the family.
There has been an incredible show of support and help. Crows Bakery, Singletons and Pleasant Valley have been bringing over food all day. Please check your neighbors to make sure they are ok.
We will be posting school information latter this afternoon. Check the blog and Cavendish VT Facebook page for more information.
Town water is expected to be out for the next several days. Many homes are without power. The Cavendish Town Elementary School has food and is serving lunch from 12-2:00, dinner starting at 5:30 and snacks throughout the day. Breakfast will be served starting at 7 am.
If only one member of the family can make it to the school, we will be happy to send them home with sufficient food for the family.
There has been an incredible show of support and help. Crows Bakery, Singletons and Pleasant Valley have been bringing over food all day. Please check your neighbors to make sure they are ok.
We will be posting school information latter this afternoon. Check the blog and Cavendish VT Facebook page for more information.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Hurricane Sunday Night
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
The damage to Cavendish is significant. According to town manager, Richard Svec, the damage is in the millions and we will qualify for FEMA. There are a number of areas that are damaged including:
• Mill St and Mac Molding Parking Lot flooded
• Depot Street Proctorsville flooded, residents evacuated
• Brook Rd (Cavendish) residents evacuated, major damage
• Rt 131 by Duttonsville Rd has been washed out
• Rt 131 Bridge by William's Store major section missing
• Rt 131 Chubb Hill Rd area bridge damaged
• Sections of Rt 131 are missing so take care while driving
• Davis Rd bridge is out
• Heald Rd heavy flooding
The Cavendish Town Elementary School is open for those needing shelter. Breakfast will be available tomorrow morning starting around 7 am.
At this juncture, there is no way in or out of town, so the Red Cross is not able to respond.
Thanks to all of those who are able to provide refuge to our friends and neighbors. Thanks to our fire chiefs, fire and rescue for thier efforts at coordinating rescue and aid.
The damage to Cavendish is significant. According to town manager, Richard Svec, the damage is in the millions and we will qualify for FEMA. There are a number of areas that are damaged including:
• Mill St and Mac Molding Parking Lot flooded
• Depot Street Proctorsville flooded, residents evacuated
• Brook Rd (Cavendish) residents evacuated, major damage
• Rt 131 by Duttonsville Rd has been washed out
• Rt 131 Bridge by William's Store major section missing
• Rt 131 Chubb Hill Rd area bridge damaged
• Sections of Rt 131 are missing so take care while driving
• Davis Rd bridge is out
• Heald Rd heavy flooding
The Cavendish Town Elementary School is open for those needing shelter. Breakfast will be available tomorrow morning starting around 7 am.
At this juncture, there is no way in or out of town, so the Red Cross is not able to respond.
Thanks to all of those who are able to provide refuge to our friends and neighbors. Thanks to our fire chiefs, fire and rescue for thier efforts at coordinating rescue and aid.
Hurricane Damage
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
Stay off of Route 131. Flood plains are full. A section of the bridge by Williams Store has collapsed. It appears that the flood is carving a path similar to what it did in 1927. A section of Route 131 near the Duttonsville School Rd is gone. Depot Street in Proctorsville as is Mill Street in Cavendish are flooded. Chubb Hill Road Bridge is under water. The Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville is open and staffed for shelter purposes. Power is out in many locations.
If you are on-line, post to the Cavendish Facebook page about damage to your area.
Stay off of Route 131. Flood plains are full. A section of the bridge by Williams Store has collapsed. It appears that the flood is carving a path similar to what it did in 1927. A section of Route 131 near the Duttonsville School Rd is gone. Depot Street in Proctorsville as is Mill Street in Cavendish are flooded. Chubb Hill Road Bridge is under water. The Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville is open and staffed for shelter purposes. Power is out in many locations.
If you are on-line, post to the Cavendish Facebook page about damage to your area.
Red Cross Opening Shelters
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With Hurricane Irene heading north and anticipated to make landfall in New England overnight, the Vermont & New Hampshire Valley American Red Cross has announced that they will open 8 shelters.
In Brattleboro, the shelter is opening at 6pm this evening to ensure the safe transfer of seniors from a low-lying housing complex. In anticipation of potential flooding, high winds and power outages tomorrow, at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning, the Red Cross will open 7 additional shelters. The shelter locations are as follows:
Opening 6:00 p.m. today (8/27/11):
Brattleboro, VT – Brattleboro Union High School – Fairground Road
Opening 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, 8/28/11)
Bennington, VT – Mt. Anthony Union Middle School – 747 East Road
Springfield, VT – Springfield High School -- 303 South Street
Hartford, VT – Hartford High School – 37 Highland Avenue
Rutland, VT – Rutland High School – 22 Stratton Road
Barre, VT – Barre Auditorium
St. Johnsbury, VT – The St. Johnsbury School – 257 Western Avenue
St. Albans, VT – St. Albans Town Education Center – 169 South Main Street
These shelters are part of a network of over 300 locations across the region with whom the Vermont & the New Hampshire Valley American Red Cross has agreements for potential use during times of disaster. While a hurricane cannot be prevented, the Red Cross knows that steps can be taken to prepare. At the shelters being opened tomorrow, the Red Cross will have the capacity to shelter and feed those that may be displaced by the storm.
As the storm track and impact becomes further defined, an assessment can be made as to resources that need to be shifted to different locations or consolidated in shelter locations that are part of tomorrow’s planned opening.
With Hurricane Irene heading north and anticipated to make landfall in New England overnight, the Vermont & New Hampshire Valley American Red Cross has announced that they will open 8 shelters.
In Brattleboro, the shelter is opening at 6pm this evening to ensure the safe transfer of seniors from a low-lying housing complex. In anticipation of potential flooding, high winds and power outages tomorrow, at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning, the Red Cross will open 7 additional shelters. The shelter locations are as follows:
Opening 6:00 p.m. today (8/27/11):
Brattleboro, VT – Brattleboro Union High School – Fairground Road
Opening 9:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, 8/28/11)
Bennington, VT – Mt. Anthony Union Middle School – 747 East Road
Springfield, VT – Springfield High School -- 303 South Street
Hartford, VT – Hartford High School – 37 Highland Avenue
Rutland, VT – Rutland High School – 22 Stratton Road
Barre, VT – Barre Auditorium
St. Johnsbury, VT – The St. Johnsbury School – 257 Western Avenue
St. Albans, VT – St. Albans Town Education Center – 169 South Main Street
These shelters are part of a network of over 300 locations across the region with whom the Vermont & the New Hampshire Valley American Red Cross has agreements for potential use during times of disaster. While a hurricane cannot be prevented, the Red Cross knows that steps can be taken to prepare. At the shelters being opened tomorrow, the Red Cross will have the capacity to shelter and feed those that may be displaced by the storm.
As the storm track and impact becomes further defined, an assessment can be made as to resources that need to be shifted to different locations or consolidated in shelter locations that are part of tomorrow’s planned opening.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Hurricane Irene Emergency Information for Cavendish
The Cavendish Connects website now includes much of what was included on this blog as well as a calendar of Cavendish events. The new blog, “The Dish,” includes the Cavendish Update as well as on-going information.
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
SPECIAL CAVENDISH UPDATE POST: 8/26/11 HURRICANE IRENE EMERGENCIES
Special information for Hurricane Irene Emergencies, with specific information for Cavendish is now available at http://www.cavendishvt.com/hurricaneireneandfamilyemergencepreparedness.html
Those on town water are advised that in the event of an extended power outage, there is sufficient water in the town system to last for several or more days. In such an event, please be conservative in your water usage.
The town's designated shelter is the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. In the event of emergency, call 911.
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
SPECIAL CAVENDISH UPDATE POST: 8/26/11 HURRICANE IRENE EMERGENCIES
Special information for Hurricane Irene Emergencies, with specific information for Cavendish is now available at http://www.cavendishvt.com/hurricaneireneandfamilyemergencepreparedness.html
Those on town water are advised that in the event of an extended power outage, there is sufficient water in the town system to last for several or more days. In such an event, please be conservative in your water usage.
The town's designated shelter is the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. In the event of emergency, call 911.
Cavendish Update 8/26/11 Hurricane Irene/News/Events
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
The Cavendish Update Contains
1. Hurricane Irene: Vermonters Urged to Prepare
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Collection of Hazardous Wastes Sept.10:
4. Free Webinar from e4vt.org on Using Facebook to Build Community
5. CCCA: Presentation on Bees and Honey Making
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Letters
7. Cavendish Activities
1. Hurricane Irene: Vermonters Urged to Prepare
High winds and heavy downpours could cause "extensive damage and power outages" in Vermont on Sunday, the state's utilities warned Thursday August 25 in a joint statement. "While all utilities are diligently preparing for the storm, customers should prepare for the possibility of being without power for several days, possibly even more, should the storm take a track for the worse," the statement said. The utilities said their forecasts include the threat of very high winds and flooding, which could cause significant power outages and structural damage across the state.” Utility crews are on standby and are bringing in outside contract crews to ensure a strong response if the storm brings significant problems," the statement read. "Government officials are also coordinating efforts to assure the necessary resources are available."
“Vermonters need to prepare for the possibility that Hurricane Irene hits our state,” Gov. Shumlin said. Topping the list, he said, is to monitor weather information from the National Weather Service, radio and TV broadcasts, print media, or Internet sources.
In addition, Vermont Emergency Management’s preparedness instructions include:
. Clearing your yard of toys, lawn furniture and other objects that could become dangerous if blown around in high winds.
. Stocking up on water, non-perishable food and other supplies to be able to shelter at homes for up to three days.
. Preparing for power outages by stockpiling flashlights and fresh batteries and a battery powered radio. If you have a generator, ensure that it is professionally installed and can be operated without causing a carbon monoxide hazard. Report outages to your electric utility. Be sure you have at least one phone that does not need electricity.
. If local officials order an evacuation, respond immediately. Plan your evacuation route ahead of time, one that brings you over high ground.
. Use text messaging to communicate with family and friends during a storm if possible, rather than cell phone calls. Texts use much less bandwidth than cell phone calls and messages are more likely to get through.
Gov. Shumlin said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn has ordered all necessary resources of his department to be directed toward preparation for the worst-case scenario for the storm. In addition, Vermont Emergency Management has arranged for staffing for the state Emergency Operations Center over the weekend should conditions warrant.
Learn more about Vermont’s Hurricane history.
In view of the forecast, the Cavendish Historical Society has rescheduled the “Settlers Tour,” for Sept. 25, also on a Sunday. If there are high winds, the Museum will also be closed. Cancellation of other events in Cavendish due to the storm will be posted to the Update blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com and the Cavendish VT Facebook page.
2. Cavendish Related News
Vermont Transparency Website Now Offers State Vendor Data: Vermont citizens and news media can now readily find out the names of vendors selling goods and services to state government, and the purpose and amounts of the transactions involved. The Vermont Transparency site (www.vttransparency.org) now allows viewers to quickly sort through over 121,000 vendor transactions occurring over the first three quarters of FY 2011 (through March 31, 2011). Press Release
New Website Provides Safe Rental Housing Guidelines: New website, Vermont Rental Housing Codes at www.rentalcodes.org, provides guidance on the health and safety standards that existing residential rental housing in Vermont must meet. It outlines the legal rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants throughout the rental process and explains the standards that municipalities and town health officers should enforce when inspecting rental housing. Press Release
VT Bear Hunting Season Starts Sept. 2: Running until Nov. 16, VT’s bear population has risen to more than 6,000 animals in recent years. The state tries to keep the bear population slightly lower than that. WCAX
Education Finance Hearing: Two public hearings are scheduled on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, to seek public input as part of the Picus and Associates’ evaluation of Vermont’s education finance system. The purpose of these hearings is to gain an understanding of the issues and concerns facing citizens and education stakeholders regarding the financing of K-12 education in Vermont. Individuals testifying at the hearings are asked to address three specific questions:
_ What do you think are the two or three major advantages or strengths of the current Vermont funding system?
_ What do you think are the two or three major shortcomings of the Vermont school funding system? For each, what recommendations do you have for improving the system?
_ What can the state do to create incentives for all schools to boost student achievement to higher levels? What three or four recommendations do you have that will improve student performance (at all levels and starting
points)? What are the funding implications of those suggestions? For locations and additional information, go to http://www.leg.state.vt.us/jfo/default.aspx
3. Collection of Hazardous Wastes Sept.10: The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring collections for the safe disposal of household hazardous wastes on Saturday, September 10. Residents from Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor may participate. Up to 10 gallons of hazardous materials are free. 11+ gallons are $4.00 each. Businesses must pre-register and will be charged for disposal costs. The collections will be held at the Springfield Transfer Station and at the Weathersfield Transfer Station from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Bring in a mercury thermometer and receive a new digital thermometer. For more information, call 674-9235 or click on www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what to bring.
4. Free Webinar from e4vt.org on Using Facebook to Build Community: Want to know how to get your community, library, or social group connected using Facebook? Learn the essentials about using today’s top social media tool in a free online webinar presented by the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project. No registration is required. To attend Using Facebook to Build Community simply use your computer to log in at http://vscmymeeting.acrobat.com/evtwebinars/ (also linked at www.e4vt.org) on the date and time of your choice. Please note the same webinar is repeated 3 times for convenience: Monday, August 29th 6:00 – 6:30pm; Thursday September 8th 6:00- 6:30pm; Monday September 12th 6:00 – 6:30pm.
5. CCCA: Presentation on Bees and Honey Making
On Wednesday, August 31 at 6 pm, third generation bee keeper, Mike Benson, of Cuttingsville, VT, will give a presentation at Crows Bakery in Proctorsville, on the art of bee keeping and making honey. This is part of the Walk and Talk series presented by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA). FMI: Robin at 226-7736.
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Letters
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS blog.
The journals and diaries of the Civil War era were often filled with short sentences about daily life. “Hot today. Moving out tomorrow.” It was in the letters that a great deal can be learned about how the soldiers lived and how their families coped with the war. One such example was written to Laura Blood Atherton of Cavendish, by her cousin Marcia Ann (Blood) Marsh of Ware dated March 6, 1863. Marsh writes to Atherton about her brother Henry Sumner Blood who was an assistant surgeon with the 57th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
“You wished to know the particulars. He enlisted into the service in Chicago, Illinois, 57th Regiment, in October. Soon after he was quite sick with a fever. I don’t think he had entirely recovered when he sailed for the field of battle, then living as they did on the boat, and the privations, camping out on the shore, want of suitable food, brought on the dysentery and quick consumption. He wrote to Charles the 24th of February after the battle at Fort Donelson, Tennessee. His Regiment was not in the warmest part of the engagement. He wrote the next day after the battle. He went out on the field and such as sight as met his eyes he never should forget. He could not describe it, he would tell us when he came home, which he thought would be in July, and the war would be over. The poor boy, how little he could see of the future. He said he was scarcely able then to hold up his head, but should keep round as long as he could, then he should go to the hospital and his rank would insure him good treatment. But he added: “Lord have mercy on the poor private-if you are out of the army, keep out. I never what hardships were before, but think I do now.” He went as assistant surgeon. This was the 24th of February and he died the 4th of March. He died at Fort Henry, near Fort Donelson. The young man that had the care of him after he took to his bed said he kept up good courage and was cheerful until the day before he died. He made no complaint. Called for nothing, and apparently suffered buy little. When he was first taken he told the Colonel if anything happened, he wanted his body sent to Ware. That was all he ever said about dying. He wrote that he and others were up with him all night trying to make him comfortable. He was wandering most of the time in the morning he asked to be raised up. He raised home on his arm, that most the last, he died without a struggle. The funeral was the 19th of March. He looked very natural, but very poor. That was a trying time. I thought how would Mother have survived it if her life had been spared, but I felt she was taken from the evil to come. Two weeks ago two young men were brought home. One was shot through the head at Newburn, the same month Henry died. The other died in the hospital last June. They were not seen, so it is all around me. Oh when will this war cease?” “Families of Cavendish” Vol 4 by Linda Welch page 57.
7. Cavendish Activities 8/26-8/31/11
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): The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. FMI: 226-7398.
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 DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHULDED TO SEPTEMBER 25.
• The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. For information contact 226-7398.
August 29 (Monday): 7th grade orientation at GMUHS
August 30 (Tuesday): First Day of School
August 31 (Wednesday): CCCA Presentation on Bees and Honey Making at Crows Bakery in Proctorsville, 6 pm. See article 5 above. FMI: Robin at 226-7736.
The Cavendish Update Contains
1. Hurricane Irene: Vermonters Urged to Prepare
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Collection of Hazardous Wastes Sept.10:
4. Free Webinar from e4vt.org on Using Facebook to Build Community
5. CCCA: Presentation on Bees and Honey Making
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Letters
7. Cavendish Activities
1. Hurricane Irene: Vermonters Urged to Prepare
High winds and heavy downpours could cause "extensive damage and power outages" in Vermont on Sunday, the state's utilities warned Thursday August 25 in a joint statement. "While all utilities are diligently preparing for the storm, customers should prepare for the possibility of being without power for several days, possibly even more, should the storm take a track for the worse," the statement said. The utilities said their forecasts include the threat of very high winds and flooding, which could cause significant power outages and structural damage across the state.” Utility crews are on standby and are bringing in outside contract crews to ensure a strong response if the storm brings significant problems," the statement read. "Government officials are also coordinating efforts to assure the necessary resources are available."
“Vermonters need to prepare for the possibility that Hurricane Irene hits our state,” Gov. Shumlin said. Topping the list, he said, is to monitor weather information from the National Weather Service, radio and TV broadcasts, print media, or Internet sources.
In addition, Vermont Emergency Management’s preparedness instructions include:
. Clearing your yard of toys, lawn furniture and other objects that could become dangerous if blown around in high winds.
. Stocking up on water, non-perishable food and other supplies to be able to shelter at homes for up to three days.
. Preparing for power outages by stockpiling flashlights and fresh batteries and a battery powered radio. If you have a generator, ensure that it is professionally installed and can be operated without causing a carbon monoxide hazard. Report outages to your electric utility. Be sure you have at least one phone that does not need electricity.
. If local officials order an evacuation, respond immediately. Plan your evacuation route ahead of time, one that brings you over high ground.
. Use text messaging to communicate with family and friends during a storm if possible, rather than cell phone calls. Texts use much less bandwidth than cell phone calls and messages are more likely to get through.
Gov. Shumlin said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn has ordered all necessary resources of his department to be directed toward preparation for the worst-case scenario for the storm. In addition, Vermont Emergency Management has arranged for staffing for the state Emergency Operations Center over the weekend should conditions warrant.
Learn more about Vermont’s Hurricane history.
In view of the forecast, the Cavendish Historical Society has rescheduled the “Settlers Tour,” for Sept. 25, also on a Sunday. If there are high winds, the Museum will also be closed. Cancellation of other events in Cavendish due to the storm will be posted to the Update blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com and the Cavendish VT Facebook page.
2. Cavendish Related News
Vermont Transparency Website Now Offers State Vendor Data: Vermont citizens and news media can now readily find out the names of vendors selling goods and services to state government, and the purpose and amounts of the transactions involved. The Vermont Transparency site (www.vttransparency.org) now allows viewers to quickly sort through over 121,000 vendor transactions occurring over the first three quarters of FY 2011 (through March 31, 2011). Press Release
New Website Provides Safe Rental Housing Guidelines: New website, Vermont Rental Housing Codes at www.rentalcodes.org, provides guidance on the health and safety standards that existing residential rental housing in Vermont must meet. It outlines the legal rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants throughout the rental process and explains the standards that municipalities and town health officers should enforce when inspecting rental housing. Press Release
VT Bear Hunting Season Starts Sept. 2: Running until Nov. 16, VT’s bear population has risen to more than 6,000 animals in recent years. The state tries to keep the bear population slightly lower than that. WCAX
Education Finance Hearing: Two public hearings are scheduled on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, to seek public input as part of the Picus and Associates’ evaluation of Vermont’s education finance system. The purpose of these hearings is to gain an understanding of the issues and concerns facing citizens and education stakeholders regarding the financing of K-12 education in Vermont. Individuals testifying at the hearings are asked to address three specific questions:
_ What do you think are the two or three major advantages or strengths of the current Vermont funding system?
_ What do you think are the two or three major shortcomings of the Vermont school funding system? For each, what recommendations do you have for improving the system?
_ What can the state do to create incentives for all schools to boost student achievement to higher levels? What three or four recommendations do you have that will improve student performance (at all levels and starting
points)? What are the funding implications of those suggestions? For locations and additional information, go to http://www.leg.state.vt.us/jfo/default.aspx
3. Collection of Hazardous Wastes Sept.10: The Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste Management District is sponsoring collections for the safe disposal of household hazardous wastes on Saturday, September 10. Residents from Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Springfield, Weathersfield, West Windsor, and Windsor may participate. Up to 10 gallons of hazardous materials are free. 11+ gallons are $4.00 each. Businesses must pre-register and will be charged for disposal costs. The collections will be held at the Springfield Transfer Station and at the Weathersfield Transfer Station from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Bring in a mercury thermometer and receive a new digital thermometer. For more information, call 674-9235 or click on www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org for a list of what to bring.
4. Free Webinar from e4vt.org on Using Facebook to Build Community: Want to know how to get your community, library, or social group connected using Facebook? Learn the essentials about using today’s top social media tool in a free online webinar presented by the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project. No registration is required. To attend Using Facebook to Build Community simply use your computer to log in at http://vscmymeeting.acrobat.com/evtwebinars/ (also linked at www.e4vt.org) on the date and time of your choice. Please note the same webinar is repeated 3 times for convenience: Monday, August 29th 6:00 – 6:30pm; Thursday September 8th 6:00- 6:30pm; Monday September 12th 6:00 – 6:30pm.
5. CCCA: Presentation on Bees and Honey Making
On Wednesday, August 31 at 6 pm, third generation bee keeper, Mike Benson, of Cuttingsville, VT, will give a presentation at Crows Bakery in Proctorsville, on the art of bee keeping and making honey. This is part of the Walk and Talk series presented by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA). FMI: Robin at 226-7736.
6. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Civil War Letters
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS blog.
The journals and diaries of the Civil War era were often filled with short sentences about daily life. “Hot today. Moving out tomorrow.” It was in the letters that a great deal can be learned about how the soldiers lived and how their families coped with the war. One such example was written to Laura Blood Atherton of Cavendish, by her cousin Marcia Ann (Blood) Marsh of Ware dated March 6, 1863. Marsh writes to Atherton about her brother Henry Sumner Blood who was an assistant surgeon with the 57th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
“You wished to know the particulars. He enlisted into the service in Chicago, Illinois, 57th Regiment, in October. Soon after he was quite sick with a fever. I don’t think he had entirely recovered when he sailed for the field of battle, then living as they did on the boat, and the privations, camping out on the shore, want of suitable food, brought on the dysentery and quick consumption. He wrote to Charles the 24th of February after the battle at Fort Donelson, Tennessee. His Regiment was not in the warmest part of the engagement. He wrote the next day after the battle. He went out on the field and such as sight as met his eyes he never should forget. He could not describe it, he would tell us when he came home, which he thought would be in July, and the war would be over. The poor boy, how little he could see of the future. He said he was scarcely able then to hold up his head, but should keep round as long as he could, then he should go to the hospital and his rank would insure him good treatment. But he added: “Lord have mercy on the poor private-if you are out of the army, keep out. I never what hardships were before, but think I do now.” He went as assistant surgeon. This was the 24th of February and he died the 4th of March. He died at Fort Henry, near Fort Donelson. The young man that had the care of him after he took to his bed said he kept up good courage and was cheerful until the day before he died. He made no complaint. Called for nothing, and apparently suffered buy little. When he was first taken he told the Colonel if anything happened, he wanted his body sent to Ware. That was all he ever said about dying. He wrote that he and others were up with him all night trying to make him comfortable. He was wandering most of the time in the morning he asked to be raised up. He raised home on his arm, that most the last, he died without a struggle. The funeral was the 19th of March. He looked very natural, but very poor. That was a trying time. I thought how would Mother have survived it if her life had been spared, but I felt she was taken from the evil to come. Two weeks ago two young men were brought home. One was shot through the head at Newburn, the same month Henry died. The other died in the hospital last June. They were not seen, so it is all around me. Oh when will this war cease?” “Families of Cavendish” Vol 4 by Linda Welch page 57.
7. Cavendish Activities 8/26-8/31/11
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): The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. FMI: 226-7398.
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 DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHULDED TO SEPTEMBER 25.
• The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. For information contact 226-7398.
August 29 (Monday): 7th grade orientation at GMUHS
August 30 (Tuesday): First Day of School
August 31 (Wednesday): CCCA Presentation on Bees and Honey Making at Crows Bakery in Proctorsville, 6 pm. See article 5 above. FMI: Robin at 226-7736.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Cavendish Update 8/19/11 Survey/Taxes/News/Events
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cavendish-Vermont/147333582005710?sk=wall
The 8/19/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Tax Rate
2. Cavendish 250th Survey: Please take a minute to respond
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Cavendish Town Elementary School Bus Route for 2011-12
5. Cavendish “Founder’s Tour”
6. CTES Board Meeting Activities July 19
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Emily Dutton Proctor
8. Cavendish Activities: 8/19-8/28
1. Cavendish Tax Rate
On August 17, The Rutland Herald had an article about the tax rate in Cavendish dropping. Several points of clarification:
• The 2012 tax rates, as set by the Select Board for 2012, for residents and non-residents of Fire District 1 (Proctorsville) are $1.6530 and $1.6874 respectively. For Fire District 2 (Cavendish), the rates are $1.6357 for residents and $1.6701 for non-residents.
• Due to the recent reappraisal, the value of some property, particularly the rural areas went up, while in other places, particularly the villages, property values went down. While the overall tax rate may be lower this year, some individuals may see an increase, which reflects the increase in value of their property due to the reappraisal.
If you have questions about your tax rate, please call the Town Office 226-7292.
2. Cavendish 250th Survey: Please take a minute to respond
As part of the Cavendish 250th anniversary, the committee planning the various events, has been considering commorative items, which would contain the Cavendish 250th logo. You can help us determine which items to select, plus quantity, by completing the short survey below and e-mailing to margoc@tds.net
Please check those items you most likely would purchase for yourself or as a present for friend or family member:
– Anniversary Book (contains Cavendish Historic Timeline for 250 years; photographs; copy of the The Vermonter from the celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary; anniversary edition of the Cavendish Business Directory
– Key Chain
– Coffee Mug
– T shirt
– Christmas Tree ornament (glass ball with logo)
– Marble Coaster
3. Cavendish Related News
Queue is back for abused, vulnerable VT Adults: Between 2000 and 2010, the number of reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of elderly and disabled adults doubled, and this year, the formal complaints – many of which are from human services professionals who are mandatory reporters – are expected to be more than triple the total number of complaints filed 11 years ago with the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. Press Release
Shumlin seeking waiver for No Child Left Behind: Gov. Peter Shumlin is seeking a waiver for Vermont schools from the No Child Left Behind Act, the federal law that requires that all students’ meet rigorous testing standards. Officials in Washington have indicated that states will be able to obtain waivers in lieu of reforms to the Bush-era legislation. Press Release
CVPS Proposes Renewable Energy Grant Studies: Central Vermont Public Service has proposed funding a variety of projects to further clean energy development in Vermont. The CVPS proposals, filed with the Vermont Public Service Board, include funding for nine renewable and carbon-reduction projects and studies for a total award of about $340,000. In a letter to the PSB, CVPS noted the proposals would be funded from an insurance rebate related to the company’s former ownership in Vermont Yankee. Press Release
VT’s School Funding Model Under Review: When Act 60 was passed in 1997, it was meant to address disparities in school funding. But right from the beginning, it's been controversial. Last month, a special legislative joint fiscal committee hired a California firm to conduct a study reviewing Vermont's educational funding method. VPR
Tritium detected for first time at Connecticut River Shoreline: Tritium has been detected for the first time in water taken at the shoreline of the Connecticut River. The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory confirmed that samples of water taken on July 18 and July 25 from river at the point where contaminated groundwater flows from the shoreline into the river measured 534 and 611 picocuries per liter, just above the lower limit of detection. Press Release
VT Participates in Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over: Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are participating in an intensive crackdown on impaired driving August 19 – September 5, known as the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The Vermont State Police’s Operation C.A.R.E. will also be adding to enforcement efforts over Labor Day weekend, September 2 through September 5. Press Release
4. Cavendish Town Elementary School Bus Route for 2011-12
The Bus route for CTES is now available on-line.
5. Cavendish “Founder’s Tour”
Next weekend, August 27 and 28 the Cavendish Players will be presenting Cavendish Chronicles II, the Early Years. The play will cover the time period from land grants through the Civil War. The play is free and curtain is 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville.
As part of the play weekend, the Cavendish Historical Society will conduct a town wide “founder’s tour” on Sunday, August 28. The tour will include the homes and final resting places of the first settlers- Coffeens, Proctors and Duttons. Meet at the Museum at 2 pm. Please car pool if possible. While most places can be seen by car, there will be some walking involved when visiting the cemeteries.
If you haven’t had a chance to see the 250 years of Cavendish History Timeline, it is on display at the CHS Museum, open Sundays from 2-4 pm and available at other times by request.
FMI: 802-226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
6. CTES Board Meeting Activities July 19
At the July CTES Board Meeting the following actions were taken:
• New Hires: Shelley Barrett has been hired as a para professional and Sandy Gregg will be a food service provider
• Release of Medicaid Funds: The Crossing Guard position for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $2,398 and the School Counselor position for the school year in the amount of $4,891 was approved by the board. Medicaid funds are available for these positions and the revenue is in the budget, there is no cost to the taxpayer.
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Emily Dutton Proctor
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.
On May 26, 1858, Emily Jane Dutton of Cavendish, the granddaughter of Salmon Dutton (the founder of Duttonsville) married Redfield Proctor. This marriage joined the leading families of the two villages and promised to put an end to the former rivalry, which was over a turnpike (Proctor) versus a shunpike (Dutton). 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.
A great deal is known about Redfield Proctor, who was the owner of the Vermont Marble Company, the founder of Proctor, VT, the Secretary of War during the Harrison administration and a US Senator. Much less is known about his wife.
Emily Dutton Proctor was considered a “quiet, but firm character,” raising five children, two of whom died before her own death in 1915 at 80 years of age. She moved to Boston at one point so her daughter could attend a small private school for young girls. When Redfield was in Washington, D. C., she attended balls, teas and dinners at the White House. These were the days of the Gay 90’s and the golden era of American millionaires.
Involved with many charity organizations and benevolent work, among them were the Vermont Tuberculosis Sanatorium and the Preventorium at Pittsford, VT. The Proctors were among the earliest supporters of cancer research at Harvard University. Redfield Proctor was a generous contributor to Booker T. Washington and his work at Tuskegee University, established in 1881 as training school for black teachers.
Emily died in Proctor in February 1915 and is buried there. She left $1,250 in trust, the interest to be used for the Cavendish Baptist Church “towards paying the salary of a minister as long as preaching is kept up regularly.”
In the upcoming Cavendish Chronicles, Martha Mott will play the role of Emily Dutton Proctor.
8. Cavendish Activities: 8/19-8/28
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): The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. For information contact 226-7398.
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
• The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. For information contact 226-7398.
The 8/19/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Tax Rate
2. Cavendish 250th Survey: Please take a minute to respond
3. Cavendish Related News
4. Cavendish Town Elementary School Bus Route for 2011-12
5. Cavendish “Founder’s Tour”
6. CTES Board Meeting Activities July 19
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Emily Dutton Proctor
8. Cavendish Activities: 8/19-8/28
1. Cavendish Tax Rate
On August 17, The Rutland Herald had an article about the tax rate in Cavendish dropping. Several points of clarification:
• The 2012 tax rates, as set by the Select Board for 2012, for residents and non-residents of Fire District 1 (Proctorsville) are $1.6530 and $1.6874 respectively. For Fire District 2 (Cavendish), the rates are $1.6357 for residents and $1.6701 for non-residents.
• Due to the recent reappraisal, the value of some property, particularly the rural areas went up, while in other places, particularly the villages, property values went down. While the overall tax rate may be lower this year, some individuals may see an increase, which reflects the increase in value of their property due to the reappraisal.
If you have questions about your tax rate, please call the Town Office 226-7292.
2. Cavendish 250th Survey: Please take a minute to respond
As part of the Cavendish 250th anniversary, the committee planning the various events, has been considering commorative items, which would contain the Cavendish 250th logo. You can help us determine which items to select, plus quantity, by completing the short survey below and e-mailing to margoc@tds.net
Please check those items you most likely would purchase for yourself or as a present for friend or family member:
– Anniversary Book (contains Cavendish Historic Timeline for 250 years; photographs; copy of the The Vermonter from the celebration of the town’s 150th anniversary; anniversary edition of the Cavendish Business Directory
– Key Chain
– Coffee Mug
– T shirt
– Christmas Tree ornament (glass ball with logo)
– Marble Coaster
3. Cavendish Related News
Queue is back for abused, vulnerable VT Adults: Between 2000 and 2010, the number of reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of elderly and disabled adults doubled, and this year, the formal complaints – many of which are from human services professionals who are mandatory reporters – are expected to be more than triple the total number of complaints filed 11 years ago with the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. Press Release
Shumlin seeking waiver for No Child Left Behind: Gov. Peter Shumlin is seeking a waiver for Vermont schools from the No Child Left Behind Act, the federal law that requires that all students’ meet rigorous testing standards. Officials in Washington have indicated that states will be able to obtain waivers in lieu of reforms to the Bush-era legislation. Press Release
CVPS Proposes Renewable Energy Grant Studies: Central Vermont Public Service has proposed funding a variety of projects to further clean energy development in Vermont. The CVPS proposals, filed with the Vermont Public Service Board, include funding for nine renewable and carbon-reduction projects and studies for a total award of about $340,000. In a letter to the PSB, CVPS noted the proposals would be funded from an insurance rebate related to the company’s former ownership in Vermont Yankee. Press Release
VT’s School Funding Model Under Review: When Act 60 was passed in 1997, it was meant to address disparities in school funding. But right from the beginning, it's been controversial. Last month, a special legislative joint fiscal committee hired a California firm to conduct a study reviewing Vermont's educational funding method. VPR
Tritium detected for first time at Connecticut River Shoreline: Tritium has been detected for the first time in water taken at the shoreline of the Connecticut River. The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory confirmed that samples of water taken on July 18 and July 25 from river at the point where contaminated groundwater flows from the shoreline into the river measured 534 and 611 picocuries per liter, just above the lower limit of detection. Press Release
VT Participates in Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over: Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are participating in an intensive crackdown on impaired driving August 19 – September 5, known as the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The Vermont State Police’s Operation C.A.R.E. will also be adding to enforcement efforts over Labor Day weekend, September 2 through September 5. Press Release
4. Cavendish Town Elementary School Bus Route for 2011-12
The Bus route for CTES is now available on-line.
5. Cavendish “Founder’s Tour”
Next weekend, August 27 and 28 the Cavendish Players will be presenting Cavendish Chronicles II, the Early Years. The play will cover the time period from land grants through the Civil War. The play is free and curtain is 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville.
As part of the play weekend, the Cavendish Historical Society will conduct a town wide “founder’s tour” on Sunday, August 28. The tour will include the homes and final resting places of the first settlers- Coffeens, Proctors and Duttons. Meet at the Museum at 2 pm. Please car pool if possible. While most places can be seen by car, there will be some walking involved when visiting the cemeteries.
If you haven’t had a chance to see the 250 years of Cavendish History Timeline, it is on display at the CHS Museum, open Sundays from 2-4 pm and available at other times by request.
FMI: 802-226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
6. CTES Board Meeting Activities July 19
At the July CTES Board Meeting the following actions were taken:
• New Hires: Shelley Barrett has been hired as a para professional and Sandy Gregg will be a food service provider
• Release of Medicaid Funds: The Crossing Guard position for the 2011-2012 school year in the amount of $2,398 and the School Counselor position for the school year in the amount of $4,891 was approved by the board. Medicaid funds are available for these positions and the revenue is in the budget, there is no cost to the taxpayer.
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Emily Dutton Proctor
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.
On May 26, 1858, Emily Jane Dutton of Cavendish, the granddaughter of Salmon Dutton (the founder of Duttonsville) married Redfield Proctor. This marriage joined the leading families of the two villages and promised to put an end to the former rivalry, which was over a turnpike (Proctor) versus a shunpike (Dutton). 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.
A great deal is known about Redfield Proctor, who was the owner of the Vermont Marble Company, the founder of Proctor, VT, the Secretary of War during the Harrison administration and a US Senator. Much less is known about his wife.
Emily Dutton Proctor was considered a “quiet, but firm character,” raising five children, two of whom died before her own death in 1915 at 80 years of age. She moved to Boston at one point so her daughter could attend a small private school for young girls. When Redfield was in Washington, D. C., she attended balls, teas and dinners at the White House. These were the days of the Gay 90’s and the golden era of American millionaires.
Involved with many charity organizations and benevolent work, among them were the Vermont Tuberculosis Sanatorium and the Preventorium at Pittsford, VT. The Proctors were among the earliest supporters of cancer research at Harvard University. Redfield Proctor was a generous contributor to Booker T. Washington and his work at Tuskegee University, established in 1881 as training school for black teachers.
Emily died in Proctor in February 1915 and is buried there. She left $1,250 in trust, the interest to be used for the Cavendish Baptist Church “towards paying the salary of a minister as long as preaching is kept up regularly.”
In the upcoming Cavendish Chronicles, Martha Mott will play the role of Emily Dutton Proctor.
8. Cavendish Activities: 8/19-8/28
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): The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. For information contact 226-7398.
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
• The Cavendish Community Theatre is presenting an original play called Cavendish Chronicles II to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Cavendish Charter. The play has history, humor and music. The play will be held at The Cavendish Town Elementary School at 7:00PM. Admission is free. For information contact 226-7398.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Selectmen’s Meeting, Friday, August 19 , 2011
There will be a special Selectmen’s Meeting, Friday, August 19 , 2011 in the Cavendish Town Office Meeting Room at 11:30 am. The agenda will be as follows:
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Sign Orders
3. Select Board to make resolution regarding the renewal of a delinquent tax note and execute the corresponding bank documents. The principal amount of the renewal is significantly reduced from that of the original note.
4. Adjourn
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Sign Orders
3. Select Board to make resolution regarding the renewal of a delinquent tax note and execute the corresponding bank documents. The principal amount of the renewal is significantly reduced from that of the original note.
4. Adjourn
Friday, August 12, 2011
Agenda for Cavendish Town Elementary School Board Meeting
Cavendish Town Elementary School Tuesday, August 16, 2011 5:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Comments from the Community
3. Approval of Minutes of July 19, 2011
4. Personnel
a.) Nominations – (Action Requested)
• School Based Clinician
5. Finance
a.) Health Reimbursement Arrangement – (Resolution Requested)
6. Transportation Report
7. Superintendent Report
a.) Teacher Evaluation System
8. Policies
• F-14 Enrollment of Children of Non-Resident Teachers – (Discussion)
Two Parent Letter Attachments
9. Other Business
10. Executive Session – (if necessary)
11. Adjournment
BUS ROUTES FOR CAVENDISH TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUS ROUTES FOR CAVENDISH TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 30, 2011
PASSENGER BUS ROUTE
Start C.T.E.S. at 6:50 AM. Turn onto Twenty Mile Stream Road. Proceed approximately 1.5 mile. Pick up Call at the blue house just prior to Johnson Rd. Continue on down Twenty Mile Stream to Heald, Rd. and turn right onto Heald Road. Continue on Heald Rd. Before the road turns to dirt, pick up Provance(2) at trailer. Continue on Heald Rd. At top of the hill (1.5 mile) pick up Stearns. Turn left onto South Reading Rd and then right onto Brook Rd. and continue to corner of Atkinson Rd.at corner pick up Fletcher; turn right onto Center Rd., and pick up Veysey(2) and Nowak at white house on left before trailers. At a trailer on the left before the Polaris sign, pick up Johnson. Continue on to corner of Hoey Rd. and Center Rd. Pick up Gould(2) and VanGuilder. Continue on and pick up Parker and Davis, Swisher, Rose at Mary Lou Davis’s. At the corner of Davis Rd. and Center pick up Power. Continue on down Center Rd. to Rt. 131. Turn left onto Route 131. Proceed on 131 and turn left on Chubb Hill Rd. Turn right onto East Road. Continue on to intersection of Old County Rd. and pick up Devereux(2),Lindberg(2). Continue on East Road. At the corner of Chambers Rd. and East Rd pick up Tyrrell(2). Turn right onto Chambers Rd. to Tarbell Hill. Turn Left, proceed to Knapp Pond, turn left and pick up Robinson and Harkins(2). Proceed on down Knapp Pond and turn around at the pond, continue down Knapp Pond and pick up Pellerin; Continue on Knapp Pond Rd. and pick up Ewald and Hendee. Continue on Knapp Pond Rd. and pick up Boyer(2)at LeBlanc Rd. Continue to Tarbell Hill, turn right onto Tarbell Hill Rd. Continue on down Tarbell Hill to Greenbush Rd. and at the corner of Greenbush and Tarbell pick up Gignoux(2). Continue on down Tarbell and pick up Hryckiewicz (across from Dark Horse For Sale sign) and then Thurston. Continue on down Tarbell Hill Rd. and at the bottom pick up Palowski. Proceed on to Route 131 turn right. Continue on down 131. Pick up Truell, Continue on 131. Pick up Frye and Wentz at Town Green, Turn left onto Cavendish Gulf Rd. Turn around at Pixley’s and pick up Bushey. Continue back on Cavendish Gulf Road and pick up Rose (2) and Johnson. Continue on to Bonnie Wrights and do pick up Wright(2), et.al. Continue back to Cavendish and head for Proctorsville. Across from Bennetts Store pick up Tenney. Continue on down 131 and pick up Roby(2), Bamforth, Ruhlin, Wright at Sheila’s Smiling Faces. Proceed on to pick up Call(2). Drop kids off at school. Continue on down 131. Turn left onto Depot St. Turn right onto 103 and turn left onto Greven St. Ext. and pick up Perry. Turn around at Nortons. Back down Greven Street Extension. Turn Right onto Rt. 103. Continue on to 131. Turn left onto Depot St. and return to C.T.E.S. at approximately 7:58.
Afternoon Run - Starts with Route 131, Rt. 103, Stepping Stones, Greven St. Extension, Twenty Mile Stream, Heald Rd., Brook Rd., Corner Town Farm Rd./Atkinson Rd., Center Rd., Whitesville Road, High Street, Cavendish Gulf, Route 131, Chubb Hill, East Rd., Green Mountain covers Upper Tarbell Hill and Knapp Pond. Students living between the villages of Proctorsville and Cavendish will ride home on the Green Mountain bus.
Cavendish Update 8/11/11 News/Calendar/250th
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
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 8/12/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. CHS Summer Newsletter on Line:
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Fall Rummage Sale
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Susannah Johnson
5. Cavendish Activities 8/11-8/19
1. Cavendish Related News
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes: On August 5, The Vermont Department of Health announced that West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes collected on July 18 from a trap in Brandon. West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that is typically spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. No illness in people due to West Nile virus has been confirmed in Vermont since 2003 and no horses have tested positive since 2005. Every summer the state tests dead birds and traps and tests mosquitoes for the virus. The state also helps arrange testing for people or horses with symptoms consistent with the West Nile virus infection. Press Release
Health Dept. Advises of Recall of Ground Turkey: The Health Department is advising Vermonters to pay attention to a recall of 36 million pounds of ground turkey products from Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation that may be contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella bacteria, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). No illnesses associated with this recall have been reported in Vermont . If consumers in Vermont have purchased Cargill turkey products included in the recall, consumers are advised to throw the product away. Press Release
Debt Ceiling Could Cost VT Tens of Millions: Budget analysts in Vermont say the new federal debt ceiling law will likely mean the state will have tens of millions of dollars less to spend on education, health care, law enforcement and transportation programs. But officials say it will be some time before the details will be known. WCAX
Mack Molding Adding Employees Aggressively: Mack Molding Co. is on a hiring binge that underscores the strength of the company’s medical business and its ability to continue to post double-digit sales gains despite the gray clouds that have been hovering over the economy for nearly three years. “We’ve been so fortunate,” said Jeff Somple, president of MackMedical and of the northern operations of Mack Molding “The first recession didn’t impact our medical business and we had very good years in 2009 and 2010. We are less optimistic about the economy than we were four months ago, but we are still going to be growing at 15-20 percent this year, and we’ll be busy for the next two years — all the way through the next [presidential] election cycle.” Plastics News
2. CHS Summer Newsletter on Line
The Cavendish Historical Society’s newsletter, Scribbler II, summer edition is now on-line at the CHS Blog.
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Fall Rummage Sale
Black River Good Neighbor Services will be holding a huge Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm this September 23 – 25, 2011 and is looking for donations of furniture and other house hold items.
To make arrangements for dropping off, or having donated furniture picked up, please call Audrey Bridge at the BRGNS Thrift Shop at 802-228-3663 between the hours of 10am and 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Furniture will be picked up by volunteers at an arranged mutually convenient time.
All proceeds from this sale will go to benefit the needy in the area. Black River Good Neighbor Services is a 501(c) (3) organization that serves the areas of Ludlow, Belmont, Cavendish, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, and Plymouth. Donations are tax deductible. FMI: www.BRGN.org
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Susannah Johnson
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.
The Cavendish Players production of “Cavendish Chronicles II: The Early Years,” will be held on August 27 and 28, 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. In keeping with the 250th anniversary of the town, the play covers the time period from the settling of the town through the Civil War. The next few posts will provide history about some of the characters in the play.
In August 1754, the Johnson family, who lived outside of Fort 4 in Charlestown, NH, was kidnapped by members of one of the Abenaki nations. Mrs. Susanna Johnson was nine months pregnant. She wrote the following about her capture, “Here, after being hurried from home with such rapidity, I have leisure to inform the reader respecting our Indian masters. (Susannah, as she writes her memoirs of her captivity, here, speaks to the readers of her account) They were eleven in number; all men of middle age, except one, a youth of sixteen, who, on our journey discovered a very troublesome disposition. According to their practice he who first laid hands on a prisoner considered (the prisoner) his property. My master, who was the one who first took my hand was as clever an Indian as I ever saw. He even evinced, at numberous times a disposition that showed he was by no means void of compassion. The four who took my husband claimed him as their property. My sister, three children, Labaree and Farnsworth had each a master. When the time came for us to prepare to march I almost expired at the thought of leaving my aged parents, brothers, sisters and friends and travel with savages through a dismal forest to unknown regions in the alarming situation in which I then was with three small children. The eldest (child) Sylvanus (Johnson) was but six years old. My sister Miriam (Willard) was fourteen. My husband was barefoot and otherwise thinly clad. His masters had taken his jacket. My two daughters had nothing on but their shifts and I had only the gown handed to me by the savages. In addition to the sufferings which arose from my own deplorable condition I could not but feel for my friend, Labaree. He had left a wife and four small children behind - his situation was extremely unhappy. The Indians pronounced the dreadful word, "munch", (march) and on we must go.
I was put on the horse; Mr. Johnson took one daughter and Mr. Labaree took the other. We went six or eight miles and stopped for the night. The men were made secure by having their legs put in split sticks somewhat like stocks and tied with cords which were tied to limbs of trees too high to be reached. My sister much to her mortification must lie between two Indians with a cord thrown over her and passing under each of them. The little children had blankets and I had one for my own use. The fatigues of day obliged me to sleep for several hours in spite of the horrors which surrounded me. The Indians observed great silence and never spoke but when necessary. My children were much more peaceable than could be imagined. Gloomy fear imposed a deadly silence.
The Indians captured a stray horse, which Mrs. Johnson rode. On the second day of their journey, they encamped in Reading, VT, when Mrs. Johnson went into labor. According to the Indian Stone markers on Rt 106, on the border of Reading and Cavendish, about a mile up the brook from where the stones are now, she delivered the child, Elizabeth Captive Johnson. The stone marker information would suggest that the first white child born in Cavendish would have been Elizabeth “Captive” Johnson.
The day after the child’s birth, they continued traveling northward. Starvation eventually forced the Indians to kill the horse Mrs. Johnson rode and use him for food. Given the choice of being left behind with her baby, Mr. Johnson carried his wife on his shoulders.
Once in Canada, the family was divided between Indian and French families. Mr. And Mrs Johnson were both imprisoned where they developed small pox. It would be four years before the family was reunited. Mr. Johnson’s freedom was short lived as he would die from wounds sustained at Fort Ticonderoga. Susanna Johnson lived to be 80-81 and wrote a book about her experiences “Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Johnson Containing A Account of her suffering during Four Years with the Indians and French.” Her diary and story was the basis for Elizabeth George Speare’s 1957 book “Calico Captive.”
Learn more about Susanna Johnson at http://users.rcn.com/smartin.javanet/susanna.htm
5. Cavendish Activities 8/11-8/19
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 5 pm, 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 Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville at 11:30. This month we will serve our super macaroni & cheese with baked ham and a vegetable, tossed salad, hot rolls, and ice cream. Coffee, hot or iced tea or a fruit drink will be available.
August 19 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
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 8/12/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. CHS Summer Newsletter on Line:
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Fall Rummage Sale
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Susannah Johnson
5. Cavendish Activities 8/11-8/19
1. Cavendish Related News
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes: On August 5, The Vermont Department of Health announced that West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes collected on July 18 from a trap in Brandon. West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that is typically spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. No illness in people due to West Nile virus has been confirmed in Vermont since 2003 and no horses have tested positive since 2005. Every summer the state tests dead birds and traps and tests mosquitoes for the virus. The state also helps arrange testing for people or horses with symptoms consistent with the West Nile virus infection. Press Release
Health Dept. Advises of Recall of Ground Turkey: The Health Department is advising Vermonters to pay attention to a recall of 36 million pounds of ground turkey products from Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation that may be contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella bacteria, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). No illnesses associated with this recall have been reported in Vermont . If consumers in Vermont have purchased Cargill turkey products included in the recall, consumers are advised to throw the product away. Press Release
Debt Ceiling Could Cost VT Tens of Millions: Budget analysts in Vermont say the new federal debt ceiling law will likely mean the state will have tens of millions of dollars less to spend on education, health care, law enforcement and transportation programs. But officials say it will be some time before the details will be known. WCAX
Mack Molding Adding Employees Aggressively: Mack Molding Co. is on a hiring binge that underscores the strength of the company’s medical business and its ability to continue to post double-digit sales gains despite the gray clouds that have been hovering over the economy for nearly three years. “We’ve been so fortunate,” said Jeff Somple, president of MackMedical and of the northern operations of Mack Molding “The first recession didn’t impact our medical business and we had very good years in 2009 and 2010. We are less optimistic about the economy than we were four months ago, but we are still going to be growing at 15-20 percent this year, and we’ll be busy for the next two years — all the way through the next [presidential] election cycle.” Plastics News
2. CHS Summer Newsletter on Line
The Cavendish Historical Society’s newsletter, Scribbler II, summer edition is now on-line at the CHS Blog.
3. Furniture Needed for BRGNS Fall Rummage Sale
Black River Good Neighbor Services will be holding a huge Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm this September 23 – 25, 2011 and is looking for donations of furniture and other house hold items.
To make arrangements for dropping off, or having donated furniture picked up, please call Audrey Bridge at the BRGNS Thrift Shop at 802-228-3663 between the hours of 10am and 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Furniture will be picked up by volunteers at an arranged mutually convenient time.
All proceeds from this sale will go to benefit the needy in the area. Black River Good Neighbor Services is a 501(c) (3) organization that serves the areas of Ludlow, Belmont, Cavendish, Mt. Holly, Proctorsville, and Plymouth. Donations are tax deductible. FMI: www.BRGN.org
4. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Susannah Johnson
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog.
The Cavendish Players production of “Cavendish Chronicles II: The Early Years,” will be held on August 27 and 28, 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. In keeping with the 250th anniversary of the town, the play covers the time period from the settling of the town through the Civil War. The next few posts will provide history about some of the characters in the play.
In August 1754, the Johnson family, who lived outside of Fort 4 in Charlestown, NH, was kidnapped by members of one of the Abenaki nations. Mrs. Susanna Johnson was nine months pregnant. She wrote the following about her capture, “Here, after being hurried from home with such rapidity, I have leisure to inform the reader respecting our Indian masters. (Susannah, as she writes her memoirs of her captivity, here, speaks to the readers of her account) They were eleven in number; all men of middle age, except one, a youth of sixteen, who, on our journey discovered a very troublesome disposition. According to their practice he who first laid hands on a prisoner considered (the prisoner) his property. My master, who was the one who first took my hand was as clever an Indian as I ever saw. He even evinced, at numberous times a disposition that showed he was by no means void of compassion. The four who took my husband claimed him as their property. My sister, three children, Labaree and Farnsworth had each a master. When the time came for us to prepare to march I almost expired at the thought of leaving my aged parents, brothers, sisters and friends and travel with savages through a dismal forest to unknown regions in the alarming situation in which I then was with three small children. The eldest (child) Sylvanus (Johnson) was but six years old. My sister Miriam (Willard) was fourteen. My husband was barefoot and otherwise thinly clad. His masters had taken his jacket. My two daughters had nothing on but their shifts and I had only the gown handed to me by the savages. In addition to the sufferings which arose from my own deplorable condition I could not but feel for my friend, Labaree. He had left a wife and four small children behind - his situation was extremely unhappy. The Indians pronounced the dreadful word, "munch", (march) and on we must go.
I was put on the horse; Mr. Johnson took one daughter and Mr. Labaree took the other. We went six or eight miles and stopped for the night. The men were made secure by having their legs put in split sticks somewhat like stocks and tied with cords which were tied to limbs of trees too high to be reached. My sister much to her mortification must lie between two Indians with a cord thrown over her and passing under each of them. The little children had blankets and I had one for my own use. The fatigues of day obliged me to sleep for several hours in spite of the horrors which surrounded me. The Indians observed great silence and never spoke but when necessary. My children were much more peaceable than could be imagined. Gloomy fear imposed a deadly silence.
The Indians captured a stray horse, which Mrs. Johnson rode. On the second day of their journey, they encamped in Reading, VT, when Mrs. Johnson went into labor. According to the Indian Stone markers on Rt 106, on the border of Reading and Cavendish, about a mile up the brook from where the stones are now, she delivered the child, Elizabeth Captive Johnson. The stone marker information would suggest that the first white child born in Cavendish would have been Elizabeth “Captive” Johnson.
The day after the child’s birth, they continued traveling northward. Starvation eventually forced the Indians to kill the horse Mrs. Johnson rode and use him for food. Given the choice of being left behind with her baby, Mr. Johnson carried his wife on his shoulders.
Once in Canada, the family was divided between Indian and French families. Mr. And Mrs Johnson were both imprisoned where they developed small pox. It would be four years before the family was reunited. Mr. Johnson’s freedom was short lived as he would die from wounds sustained at Fort Ticonderoga. Susanna Johnson lived to be 80-81 and wrote a book about her experiences “Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Johnson Containing A Account of her suffering during Four Years with the Indians and French.” Her diary and story was the basis for Elizabeth George Speare’s 1957 book “Calico Captive.”
Learn more about Susanna Johnson at http://users.rcn.com/smartin.javanet/susanna.htm
5. Cavendish Activities 8/11-8/19
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 5 pm, 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 Community Luncheon at St. James Church in Proctorsville at 11:30. This month we will serve our super macaroni & cheese with baked ham and a vegetable, tossed salad, hot rolls, and ice cream. Coffee, hot or iced tea or a fruit drink will be available.
August 19 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
Friday, August 5, 2011
Select Board Meeting Agenda 8/8/11
The Cavendish Select Board will meet on Monday May 8 at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. The Agenda will be as follows:
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Act upon minutes of the meetings of July 11 and July 27, 2011.
3. Sign Orders
4. Review Correspondence
5. Adjust agenda
6. Hear Citizens
7. Consider request from the Board of Listers for Errors and Omissions corrections to the 2011 Grand List
8. Discuss/review “Penalties for Late Filed Homestead Declarations” information and procedures as recently received from the Vermont Department of Taxes. The Department of Taxes suggests that the Select Board set a policy to make penalty determinations and inform the taxpayers of the Town’s determination. This is a significant change in the State’s responsibilities and duties in this regard and it shifts the decisions and related correspondence (and headaches) down upon the
towns.
9. Consider/discuss information on Vermont Legislative Reapportionment Proposal
10. Discuss/consider Highway Mutual Aid Agreement - Orange and Windsor Counties. Approximately half of the towns in the Orange-Windsor coverage area are presently signed on to the program.
11. Review and discuss recent correspondence from the Vermont Transportation Board ie., Proposed Decision and Order on Coutu’s Petition (to the Transportation Board) for Declaratory Ruling and Helipad Application
12. Follow-up on road work on Center Road as discussed last meeting. This will include some budgetary figures.
13. Update on various town activities
14. Other business
15. Adjourn
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Act upon minutes of the meetings of July 11 and July 27, 2011.
3. Sign Orders
4. Review Correspondence
5. Adjust agenda
6. Hear Citizens
7. Consider request from the Board of Listers for Errors and Omissions corrections to the 2011 Grand List
8. Discuss/review “Penalties for Late Filed Homestead Declarations” information and procedures as recently received from the Vermont Department of Taxes. The Department of Taxes suggests that the Select Board set a policy to make penalty determinations and inform the taxpayers of the Town’s determination. This is a significant change in the State’s responsibilities and duties in this regard and it shifts the decisions and related correspondence (and headaches) down upon the
towns.
9. Consider/discuss information on Vermont Legislative Reapportionment Proposal
10. Discuss/consider Highway Mutual Aid Agreement - Orange and Windsor Counties. Approximately half of the towns in the Orange-Windsor coverage area are presently signed on to the program.
11. Review and discuss recent correspondence from the Vermont Transportation Board ie., Proposed Decision and Order on Coutu’s Petition (to the Transportation Board) for Declaratory Ruling and Helipad Application
12. Follow-up on road work on Center Road as discussed last meeting. This will include some budgetary figures.
13. Update on various town activities
14. Other business
15. Adjourn
Cavendish Update 8/5/11 News/Calendar/Classified
Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page
The 8/5/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. CCCA Calendar Contest
3. Cavendish Concerts Continue with Voodoo Alien Blues Band
4. August Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Small Pox Epidemic Cancels 150th Celebration
6. Classifieds
7. Vermont Get Your Business on-line
8. Cavendish Activities Calendar for 8/5/11-8/12/11
1. Cavendish Related News
Firewood Permits Available for Gathering Cordwood in the Green Mountain Forest: U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are reminding the public they can purchase firewood permits should they be interested in gathering cord wood for heating season. In order to harvest firewood from the Green Mountain National Forest, people must first purchase a firewood removal permit (for a minimum charge of $20 for 2 cords) at one of the Forest Service offices located in Rutland, Middlebury, Manchester Center or Rochester, Vermont. The maximum volume of firewood that can be taken by a permit holder in a calendar year is 10 cords. Press Release
CVPS Seals 4.75¢ per Kilowatt Power Deals: Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE: CV) has signed two new power supply contracts, filling the 2012 gap in its portfolio created by the end of the existing contract with Vermont Yankee, at attractive prices. “These contracts serve to ensure our reliable power supply through the end of 2012 at very competitive prices,” CVPS President and CEO Larry Reilly said. The new contracts join several other longer-term agreements CVPS has signed to replenish its portfolio after the current Vermont Yankee and Hydro-Quebec contracts end. CVPS has signed new contracts largely for renewable energy from Hydro-Quebec, wind farms in Coos County, N.H., and southern Vermont, and a Gilman, Vt., hydro project. Press Release
Many Vermonters Pass Up Home Energy Savings: According to study Middlebury-based High Meadows Fund study, Vermonters could save more than $800 million during the next 20 years and could generate jobs in the home improvement industry if residents would invest in insulation, new windows and other measures designed to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. "It is not lack of funding that stops many homeowners from improving their energy efficiency," said Gaye Symington, executive director of High Meadows. "It is a lack of demand for what they consider a complicated process with unknown benefits. We need to make energy efficiency easier to see and do." Burlington Free Press
Strontium-90 Detected in Fish Near VT Yankee: Vermont health officials say radioactive strontium-90 has been found in a fish sample taken from the Connecticut River 9 miles upstream from the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant. the sample was unusual in that the strontium-90 was found in the fleshy, edible portion of the smallmouth bass sample. Irwin says the substance more often turns up in fish bones. It's not certain whether the material came from Vermont Yankee or from atmospheric deposits left over from atomic-bomb testing in the 1950s and '60s or from the Chernobyl accident.
Cabot Cheese Curtails Cow Hormone Claims: Cabot Cheese has agreed to scale-back claims about whether its dairy farmers use an artificially produced hormone on their cows to produce more milk. The attorney general's office says that in 2009 and 2010 the Cabot Creamery Cooperative, overstated claims that none of its farmers used the artificial hormone known as RBST. Burlington Free Press
Ludlow Dental Center Now Open: The Ludlow Dental Center, on Main Street, is now accepting appointments. Services include hygiene, restorative care (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, extractions) and emergency care. Michael Foster, DDS, staffs the Center. Payment is expected at the time of service and financial assistance is available to those who are income-eligible based on a sliding scale fee. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-noon. The Dental Center is part of the Ludlow Health Center and the Springfield Medical Care Systems . To make an appointment call 228-4446.
Rutland, Lebanon Airports Spared from FAA Dispute: Airports in Rutland and West Lebanon, New Hampshire, both benefit from a federal subsidy program that's been the subject of a bitter dispute in Washington over the past two weeks. The quarrel has been temporarily resolved. And the airline that serves both communities says their service is strong and growing. VPR
2. CCCA Calendar Contest
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. FMI: http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2011/07/ccca-announces-photo-contest-winners.html
3. Cavendish Concerts Continue with Voodoo Alien Blues Band
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to come to the Proctorsville Green on Route 131 for the continuing Cavendish summer music series on Wednesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. to listen to Voodoo Alien Blues Band.
The Rutland based all star rhythm and blues band is led by local blues legend Steve Audsley and appears regularly at a variety of Vermont venues.
This will be the last in the series of Wednesday evening concerts this year. Come to Proctorsville 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.
4. August Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
The Chamber’s newsletter is available on-line.
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Small Pox Epidemic Cancels 150th Celebration
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS blog.
The following article appeared in the Vermont Tribune Cavendish: 12 Oct., 1911: Small Pox Scare in Cavendish at the Kingsburys: — “By reason of the discovery of four cases of what was pronounced small pox in the family of H. S. Kingsbury, living just below the village of Cavendish [they lived on Chubb Hill on the old Chubb-Peck farm] the committee in charge of the 150th anniversary celebration of the founding of the charter of that town, decided after consultation with the state authorities, to postpone that event indefinitely.
There is nothing at all alarming about the situation, but precautionary measures were deemed wise, and so were adopted promptly. The local health officer, Dr. Buxton, reports the matter well in hand and ever precaution being taken so that no further outbreaks are looked for. The school on Tarbell Hill is temporarily closed.” —[more under same date]
“A well-developed small pox scare has taken possession of our town and at this writing after thorough examination by the board of health, we have four well defined cases with a greater number under suspicion. As a result of this, the board of health and the committee on the celebration met in conjunction and decided that the celebration must be called off and that all cases will be places in charge of Dr. Edward F. Hodges [of Indianapolis, Indiana, whose summer home was the former Ely place— Glimmerstone] ...who is in our community for his vacation and who is an expert and specialist on this disease.” — [more under same date]: “A short time ago Miss Marietta Kingsbury attended camp meeting in Lakeport, NH where she contracted the disease. It was not until Monday of this week that the family became aware of the nature of the illness. Dr. Buxton our health officers was called. He immediately pronounced the disease small pox and sent for Dr. Caverly of Rutland who arrived Tuesday and concurred with Dr. Buxton’s diagnosis.
At a meeting of the committee in charge of the celebration Tuesday evening it was thought best to give up the whole affair. Although from the village there are many people with whom they have been associating before they were aware of their condition, so a quarantine will be necessary.
At present Miss Marietta Kingsbury is recovering. H. S. Kingsbury, Alfred Kingsbury and younger daughter are ill. Dr. Buxton feels confident in Dr. Hedges, as he, his wife and mother, Mrs. Martha Buxton, and Mr. Conklin left Thursday for a week’s stay in New York.” — 19 Oct., 1911: “The Kingsbury family are all gaining.
There are no new cases of smallpox yet, although Dr. Hodges fears the disease may develop in Frank Hewey, a schoolboy who was living at Ira Belknap’s and in one of Clarence Belknap’s little daughters, as these two children are ill, but not as yet broken out. However their vaccination is not working. All the other people who were exposed and then vaccinated are in quarantine and their vaccinations are working well. Dr. Hodges very kindly offered to take charge of the cases of smallpox and look after the quarantine free of all expense to the town and also to save our local physicians for their usual practice. Remembering the fact that the one smallpox case in Proctorsville eight years ago cost the town $700, Cavendish ought to be very grateful to Dr. Hodges and consider itself fortunate to have such a man for a citizen, do all we can to encourage him and urge more of the same kind to locate among us.”
6. Classifieds
Needed: Ride to Logan Airport on Friday September 2nd. Call Mary at 226-7497.
7. Vermont Get Your Business on-line
If you don’t have a website or Google Places listing, you’ll find everything you need to get started – web professionals at your side every step of the way. We’ll also provide the computers or a plug-in for your own laptop.
If your business is already online, you’ll find tools and resources to help your business succeed online. At these events you can: Get a free website and Google Places listing; Get 1:1 advice and tips; Learn more about online marketing; Network with your fellow small business owners
The closest workshop to Cavendish is on August 13 in Rutland at the Cafe Terra_67 Center Street Open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Vermont Get Your Business Online events are completely free. Space is limited, so we highly recommend that you pre-register online to reserve your spot. FMI: www.vermontgetonline.com/vtsbdc
8. Cavendish Activities for 8/5/11-8/12/11
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. Screening "Up." 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 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive: Ludlow Community Center 12:30-5:30. All donors have a chance to win 2 Boston Red Sox Tickets. FMI: 1-800-Red-Cross
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
The 8/5/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. CCCA Calendar Contest
3. Cavendish Concerts Continue with Voodoo Alien Blues Band
4. August Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Small Pox Epidemic Cancels 150th Celebration
6. Classifieds
7. Vermont Get Your Business on-line
8. Cavendish Activities Calendar for 8/5/11-8/12/11
1. Cavendish Related News
Firewood Permits Available for Gathering Cordwood in the Green Mountain Forest: U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are reminding the public they can purchase firewood permits should they be interested in gathering cord wood for heating season. In order to harvest firewood from the Green Mountain National Forest, people must first purchase a firewood removal permit (for a minimum charge of $20 for 2 cords) at one of the Forest Service offices located in Rutland, Middlebury, Manchester Center or Rochester, Vermont. The maximum volume of firewood that can be taken by a permit holder in a calendar year is 10 cords. Press Release
CVPS Seals 4.75¢ per Kilowatt Power Deals: Central Vermont Public Service (NYSE: CV) has signed two new power supply contracts, filling the 2012 gap in its portfolio created by the end of the existing contract with Vermont Yankee, at attractive prices. “These contracts serve to ensure our reliable power supply through the end of 2012 at very competitive prices,” CVPS President and CEO Larry Reilly said. The new contracts join several other longer-term agreements CVPS has signed to replenish its portfolio after the current Vermont Yankee and Hydro-Quebec contracts end. CVPS has signed new contracts largely for renewable energy from Hydro-Quebec, wind farms in Coos County, N.H., and southern Vermont, and a Gilman, Vt., hydro project. Press Release
Many Vermonters Pass Up Home Energy Savings: According to study Middlebury-based High Meadows Fund study, Vermonters could save more than $800 million during the next 20 years and could generate jobs in the home improvement industry if residents would invest in insulation, new windows and other measures designed to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. "It is not lack of funding that stops many homeowners from improving their energy efficiency," said Gaye Symington, executive director of High Meadows. "It is a lack of demand for what they consider a complicated process with unknown benefits. We need to make energy efficiency easier to see and do." Burlington Free Press
Strontium-90 Detected in Fish Near VT Yankee: Vermont health officials say radioactive strontium-90 has been found in a fish sample taken from the Connecticut River 9 miles upstream from the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant. the sample was unusual in that the strontium-90 was found in the fleshy, edible portion of the smallmouth bass sample. Irwin says the substance more often turns up in fish bones. It's not certain whether the material came from Vermont Yankee or from atmospheric deposits left over from atomic-bomb testing in the 1950s and '60s or from the Chernobyl accident.
Cabot Cheese Curtails Cow Hormone Claims: Cabot Cheese has agreed to scale-back claims about whether its dairy farmers use an artificially produced hormone on their cows to produce more milk. The attorney general's office says that in 2009 and 2010 the Cabot Creamery Cooperative, overstated claims that none of its farmers used the artificial hormone known as RBST. Burlington Free Press
Ludlow Dental Center Now Open: The Ludlow Dental Center, on Main Street, is now accepting appointments. Services include hygiene, restorative care (fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, extractions) and emergency care. Michael Foster, DDS, staffs the Center. Payment is expected at the time of service and financial assistance is available to those who are income-eligible based on a sliding scale fee. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-noon. The Dental Center is part of the Ludlow Health Center and the Springfield Medical Care Systems . To make an appointment call 228-4446.
Rutland, Lebanon Airports Spared from FAA Dispute: Airports in Rutland and West Lebanon, New Hampshire, both benefit from a federal subsidy program that's been the subject of a bitter dispute in Washington over the past two weeks. The quarrel has been temporarily resolved. And the airline that serves both communities says their service is strong and growing. VPR
2. CCCA Calendar Contest
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. FMI: http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2011/07/ccca-announces-photo-contest-winners.html
3. Cavendish Concerts Continue with Voodoo Alien Blues Band
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to come to the Proctorsville Green on Route 131 for the continuing Cavendish summer music series on Wednesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. to listen to Voodoo Alien Blues Band.
The Rutland based all star rhythm and blues band is led by local blues legend Steve Audsley and appears regularly at a variety of Vermont venues.
This will be the last in the series of Wednesday evening concerts this year. Come to Proctorsville 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.
4. August Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
The Chamber’s newsletter is available on-line.
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Small Pox Epidemic Cancels 150th Celebration
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS blog.
The following article appeared in the Vermont Tribune Cavendish: 12 Oct., 1911: Small Pox Scare in Cavendish at the Kingsburys: — “By reason of the discovery of four cases of what was pronounced small pox in the family of H. S. Kingsbury, living just below the village of Cavendish [they lived on Chubb Hill on the old Chubb-Peck farm] the committee in charge of the 150th anniversary celebration of the founding of the charter of that town, decided after consultation with the state authorities, to postpone that event indefinitely.
There is nothing at all alarming about the situation, but precautionary measures were deemed wise, and so were adopted promptly. The local health officer, Dr. Buxton, reports the matter well in hand and ever precaution being taken so that no further outbreaks are looked for. The school on Tarbell Hill is temporarily closed.” —[more under same date]
“A well-developed small pox scare has taken possession of our town and at this writing after thorough examination by the board of health, we have four well defined cases with a greater number under suspicion. As a result of this, the board of health and the committee on the celebration met in conjunction and decided that the celebration must be called off and that all cases will be places in charge of Dr. Edward F. Hodges [of Indianapolis, Indiana, whose summer home was the former Ely place— Glimmerstone] ...who is in our community for his vacation and who is an expert and specialist on this disease.” — [more under same date]: “A short time ago Miss Marietta Kingsbury attended camp meeting in Lakeport, NH where she contracted the disease. It was not until Monday of this week that the family became aware of the nature of the illness. Dr. Buxton our health officers was called. He immediately pronounced the disease small pox and sent for Dr. Caverly of Rutland who arrived Tuesday and concurred with Dr. Buxton’s diagnosis.
At a meeting of the committee in charge of the celebration Tuesday evening it was thought best to give up the whole affair. Although from the village there are many people with whom they have been associating before they were aware of their condition, so a quarantine will be necessary.
At present Miss Marietta Kingsbury is recovering. H. S. Kingsbury, Alfred Kingsbury and younger daughter are ill. Dr. Buxton feels confident in Dr. Hedges, as he, his wife and mother, Mrs. Martha Buxton, and Mr. Conklin left Thursday for a week’s stay in New York.” — 19 Oct., 1911: “The Kingsbury family are all gaining.
There are no new cases of smallpox yet, although Dr. Hodges fears the disease may develop in Frank Hewey, a schoolboy who was living at Ira Belknap’s and in one of Clarence Belknap’s little daughters, as these two children are ill, but not as yet broken out. However their vaccination is not working. All the other people who were exposed and then vaccinated are in quarantine and their vaccinations are working well. Dr. Hodges very kindly offered to take charge of the cases of smallpox and look after the quarantine free of all expense to the town and also to save our local physicians for their usual practice. Remembering the fact that the one smallpox case in Proctorsville eight years ago cost the town $700, Cavendish ought to be very grateful to Dr. Hodges and consider itself fortunate to have such a man for a citizen, do all we can to encourage him and urge more of the same kind to locate among us.”
6. Classifieds
Needed: Ride to Logan Airport on Friday September 2nd. Call Mary at 226-7497.
7. Vermont Get Your Business on-line
If you don’t have a website or Google Places listing, you’ll find everything you need to get started – web professionals at your side every step of the way. We’ll also provide the computers or a plug-in for your own laptop.
If your business is already online, you’ll find tools and resources to help your business succeed online. At these events you can: Get a free website and Google Places listing; Get 1:1 advice and tips; Learn more about online marketing; Network with your fellow small business owners
The closest workshop to Cavendish is on August 13 in Rutland at the Cafe Terra_67 Center Street Open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
Vermont Get Your Business Online events are completely free. Space is limited, so we highly recommend that you pre-register online to reserve your spot. FMI: www.vermontgetonline.com/vtsbdc
8. Cavendish Activities for 8/5/11-8/12/11
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. Screening "Up." 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 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.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive: Ludlow Community Center 12:30-5:30. All donors have a chance to win 2 Boston Red Sox Tickets. FMI: 1-800-Red-Cross
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
Monday, August 1, 2011
August Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
What a busy month of July we had. Congratulations to Elise & Payne Junker of Gallery 103, along with Michael Alon of DaVallia Art & Accents, and the bridge re-opening party committee. It was a great turnout and fun party!! Governor Shumlin, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Sue Minter, Chris Williams DOT, Tourism Commissioner Megan Smith, Jim Hall and team from Cold River Bridges, Representative Leigh Dakin, Town of Chester Manager David Pisha, and selectboard chairman, John DeBenedetti, all participated in the ribbon cutting(s).
Lew Watters presented a signed Chester print; Leah Cunningham along with parents Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham presented Chester flags and Leah read a letter from the USDA (who provided ChesterUnited with the grant). Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce President Bill Dakin said a few words and gratitude was shared by all!
Thanks to the kids for helping with the games, Ryan, Leah, and Erika.
Thanks to the Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center at the American Legion complex, for all your hard work, venue, and all the things you do for the community!
Thanks to Lisai's, The Fullerton Inn, Heritage Deli, the American Legion, and everyone who brought a dish to share.
Many, many pictures were taken from all the newspapers as well as our own photographer, Donald Dill - check out his pictures on our facebook page!
I hope I didn't leave anyone out. We are blessed to live, work and play in such a great Okemo Valley community!!!
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We're also happy that the Chester Info Booth has re-opened on July 21st before the first Chester Music Series. Big thanks to the following businesses who donated time, money, expertise to help get this done under budget and on time.
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Thanks to the Ludlow Merchants for putting on a great firework show!
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We have been hosting free continental breakfasts in each town, to share with the community what the Chamber is doing, and what resources we might be able to bring to each community that we serve.
Please join us at 8am. Feel free to invite a guest.
August 15 - Java Baba - Ludlow
September 15 - Wilder House Restaurant at President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth
October 24 - Bryant House - Weston
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Call to action:
August 10 - 3rd Annual Okemo Valley Business Expo at Green Mountain Banquet & Conference Center in Chester from 5:30-7:30pm. The expo will highlight dining, shopping, services, health and wellness and green technologies. Come "Shop the Valley" under one roof. Thank you Adam Rosenberg for providing the music. This week is the last week to sign up for a table!!! Call the Chamber 228-5830!
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Chamber Golf Tournament is Thursday, September 15 at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Please call Mary Knight of Knight Tubs to help on the committee, sponsor a hole, donate a prize and/or to sign up your foursome. 228-2260. All are welcomed.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this special event: Wednesday, September 21st 5:30-7:30pm at Bella Luna-
2012 Women of Okemo Valley Calendar reveal party! You don't want to miss this! Purchase your calendar at the door ($20). All proceeds benefit the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure for breast cancer and the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Meet the women who participated in the calendar and you will be able to get them to autograph their page. We will also be auctioning off select items used in each shoot!!! This event is for adults only!
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ATTN China Travelers: We will need your $200 deposit, passport and $155 for your China visa by the end of August to hold your seat. The balance of $2,000 is due in early December. Click here China for details on the trip.
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Would you like to help our Chamber grow? Consider running for the 2012 Board of Directors. Please email Marji if you're interested and we'll put you on the ballot! We meet the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30-4pm.
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Chamber Mixers
Join us for our monthly Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Bring a door prize if you can.
All Mixers are from 5:30-7:30pm
2011 MIXER LINE UP
August 10- 3rd Annual Okemo Valley Business Expo at Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center - Chester
Music by Adam Rosenberg. This is event is free for the public.
September 14- The Village Green Gallery - Weston
September 21 - 2012 Women of Okemo Valley calendar reveal party - Bella Luna Ristorante- Ludlow
October 12- Berkshire Bank - Ludlow
November 9- Jackson Gore Inn - Ludlow
December 14- Annual Meeting at Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern - Chester
Membership Committee News
The membership committee met on July 22. Please contact Laura Williams if you want to join our committee.
The Chamber is currently looking to hire a part-time membership assistant for 2 days/week.
Thanks Leanne for a great testimonial: Do you have a testimonial to share? We'd love to hear how we're doing!
"I have a new business in Ludlow and joined the Chamber about 3 months ago. I've already earned the equivalent of my dues in work from the contacts that I've made at the mixers. Okemo Valley Chamber membership is a great business investment."
Leanne Jewett
--
WorkSmart, Administrative Assistance
"When one of you is not enough"
www.WrkSmrt4U.com
(802) 228-2201
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We reviewed new member applications, member benefits and ways to increase membership. We brought up raising the Chamber dues next year since they haven't been raised in over 4 years, but the Board decided not to given the economy. So, we will continue to give you a lot of value for your $20/month investment. (1-2 employees).
Top 12 Reasons for joining our Chamber include:
* Group discounts-Staples, LaValleys, HB Fuels, newspaper
* Health and dental insurance
* Co-Op Marketing Opportunities
* Trade Shows and Fairs
* Professional Email Marketing program
* Free Listing on our website: www.yourplaceinvermont.com
* Free Listing on our mobile app
* Free Listing in our twice a year Regional Guidebook
* Referrals
* Marketing and promoting your events
* Monthly mixers
* Free Educational programs
Don't forget to sign up for these member benefits and to use your M2M card to save money. (Using the card will support local business and save you money - which will cover your membership dues).
1. LaValley Building Supply invites Chamber members to become an Okemo Valley/LaValley Retail Member. Show your M2M card and fill out a LaValley/Middleton member form. Currently this program is to provide a standard 5% discount, however, if you also sign up for the e-member program, you will receive additional savings and the latest specials on products and services. Yard items are not included in this program. Call Ron Godfrey for details 228-4665 or stop in today!!
2. Staples invites Chamber members to join our group discount. We have a master account offering a core list of product savings. Every member will have the opportunity to customize their products for their specific business needs. To sign up for this 25% savings program, you must call AnnMarie Conklin at 877-482-8027 or email annmarie.conklin@staples.com
3. HB Fuels - Call Tom so he can explain the program to you. 885-2300.
Be sure to check all Member Benefits on our website. Let's all do business with each other at a discount. Keep it local and support one another.
Free coupon offer on www.yourplaceinvermont.com
Call 228-7664 Spring River Marketing to get set up. One time $20 set up fee. We can add your coupon to our app as well as website.
Welcome New Members
The Chamber welcomes the following new members:
Pure Payments - Chittenden
Weston Village Store - Weston
Weston Village Christmas Shop - Weston
Heartland Payment Systems - Putney
Glorias Pantry - Cuttingsville
CZ Environmental Remediation - Ludlow
Hawks Mountain Consulting - Chester
Fletcher Memorial Library - Ludlow
Marketing Committee News
The marketing committee met briefly on July 26th at the Chamber office and will be meeting again on August 2 at 3pm at the Cool Moose Cafe. Our web host, Got2Web will be reviewing our website stats with us. Feel free to join us.
We reviewed the results of our May advertising campaigns, (CT Magazine, Yankee Magazine, VT Vacation Guide, Travelhost Magazine and Southern VT Arts & Living); google ad campaign (for July events) and mobile app stats. We used our QR code in all ads in May and saw increased downloads for the 4 month period:
Apple platform 3/1 was 68 and 7/6 was 252
Droid platform 3/1 was 71 and 7/6 was 154
139 406
Today is the last day to sign up for our mobile app at the introductory price of $100/year. After 8/1 it's $249/year.
Our app winner this month is Patti Roberts from Jacksonville, TX. She wrote "coming to Vermont next month and downloaded app for on the go info. Looking forward to my trip and leaving behind the 100+ degree days of Texas behind for a couple of weeks." Sent from her i-phone.
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NEW: Check out our Outdoor Adventure Packages on our website. Be sure to give Danielle your specials and also submit them for free on vermontvacation.com
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Our Fall marketing includes co-op ads in our usual:
Travelhost of Vermont
Southern VT Arts & Living
Vermont Vacation Guides (inside front and inside back covers)
NEW...Sept/Oct issue in Cape Air Magazine.
NEW...brand ad in Vermont Life - Winter Edition
NEW...Dec/January 2012 issue of USA Travel Guide
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Last week to sign up for a table at our Expo on 8/10. (1 1/2 weeks away)
###
We're still looking for Golf Hole Sponsors, prizes and teams. Contact Mary Knight 228-2260
###
We also have 2 spots left to market your business at the Big E in Springfield MA. September 23 from 3p-9p.
###
We will be participating in the New York Times Travel Show March 2-4, 2012 and the Boston Globe Travel Show on February 10-12, 2012 with Stowe again next year. Let me know if you're interested in attending either show.
###
ChamberMail - This is a direct mail piece that is mailed out monthly to new homeowners in both Rutland and Windsor counties. Last years participants received 2000 names and addresses for their own follow up. This program is especially for our Service Companies.
Pricing begins at $199 for the entire year and will begin mid-September 2011 through September 2012 or to 2,000 new homeowners (whichever comes first). DEADLINE 8/9.
Upcoming Events:
Please submit your events to us 2 weeks in advance.
If you don't see your event in the calendar, please call us.
www.YourPlaceInVermont.com
News from our Members
Congratulations to Pat Budnick for raising $4158.00 from her annual Music in the Meadow fundraiser for cancer research!
Sales from our "2012 Women of Okemo Valley" calendar will be contributing to this event next year to make that number grow!
###
WeddingWire Acquires Project Wedding - one of the top 5 online wedding sites in the industry.
###
Congratulations to Coleman Brook Tavern
who is one of four Vermont Restaurants to receive Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2011!
###
The Richards Group Acquires the Davis Insurange Agency in Ludlow.
###
If you have news, please email: mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com Subject: newsletter
so we can share with our members!
Chester Rotary News:
David Armstrong, the Pastor of Chester's Congregational Church has also served as the President of the Chester Rotary Club since July of 2010. David passed the gavel to the new President, Dan Cote, owner of Inn Victoria. From Left; Dan Cote Incoming President, David Armstrong outgoing President, and David Hoops Regional Assistant Governor.
In the past year the Chester Rotary has been involved with numerous projects designed to support the community as well as scholarship awards for Green Mountain Union High School students. Over $50,000 has been raised for these projects in 2011. Scholarship awards in 2011 have included five individual $1000 scholarships and one scholarship valued at $1000 /year for four years under the Andy Ladd Scholarship Fund.
The Chester Rotary meets together at 7AM each Thursday at the Fullerton Inn. Anyone is welcome to attend.A wonderful breakfast is provided for the price of $9.00 per person. Meetings start at 7AM and end at 8AM sharp.
Contact: Dan Cote, President of the Chester Rotary Club 802-875-4288
Email: dboycote@gmail.com
Web: http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Hom/homeD.asp?cid=2919
Ludlow Rotary News:
Ludlow Rotary Club Welcomes 2011-12 Club President Mary Crowley
The Ludlow Rotary Club is pleased to announce the changing of the gavel held on June 28, 2011. Pictured above is outgoing President Jill Tofferi (left) passing the gavel to Mary Crowley (right). Tofferi has been a member of the Ludlow Rotary Club since 1992. Crowley joined the Ludlow Rotary Club in 1998.
The Ludlow Rotary Club meets Tuesday's at 12:00 noon at DJ's. The club consists of 35 members and is active in local and international projects. The Ludlow Rotary Club was chartered in 1927 is celebrating their 84th year. Visit www.ludlowrotary.com for more info for the Ludlow Rotary Club. Please contact club president, Mary Crowley at 802-484-9793 for more information regarding the club and membership.
About Our Organization
Our Chamber provides the following member benefits:
*Health Insurance provided by Cigna,
*Dental Insurance provided by Delta Dental,
*Free listing on our website with web link,
*Free listing in our regional guidebook,
*Free listing on our mobile app,
*Free placement of your business brochures in our welcome centers in Ludlow and Chester,
*Free monthly chamber mixers,
*Free educational programs,
*Member to member discounts,
*Referrals,
*Co-op advertising opportunities
*Marketing and Promotion
*Events publicized,
*And much, much more!!!
Our Vision Statement:
The Okemo Valley region, consisting of the Towns of Andover, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Weston, is recognized as a four-season sustainable Vermont destination to be enjoyed by all.
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is recognized as an organization providing leadership, support and services vital to the health and future growth of the member businesses in the communities that we serve.
Chamber members are ambassadors for the Okemo Valley region, promoting the area as a vibrant place to live and to visit.
Our Mission Statement:
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization. It is the voice of its members and the business communities in the Towns of Andover, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Weston, Vermont. It provides advocacy, support and unified regional marketing to promote and enhance our regional businesses and four-season economy.
We are not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Lew Watters presented a signed Chester print; Leah Cunningham along with parents Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham presented Chester flags and Leah read a letter from the USDA (who provided ChesterUnited with the grant). Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce President Bill Dakin said a few words and gratitude was shared by all!
Thanks to the kids for helping with the games, Ryan, Leah, and Erika.
Thanks to the Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center at the American Legion complex, for all your hard work, venue, and all the things you do for the community!
Thanks to Lisai's, The Fullerton Inn, Heritage Deli, the American Legion, and everyone who brought a dish to share.
Many, many pictures were taken from all the newspapers as well as our own photographer, Donald Dill - check out his pictures on our facebook page!
I hope I didn't leave anyone out. We are blessed to live, work and play in such a great Okemo Valley community!!!
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We're also happy that the Chester Info Booth has re-opened on July 21st before the first Chester Music Series. Big thanks to the following businesses who donated time, money, expertise to help get this done under budget and on time.
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Thanks to the Ludlow Merchants for putting on a great firework show!
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We have been hosting free continental breakfasts in each town, to share with the community what the Chamber is doing, and what resources we might be able to bring to each community that we serve.
Please join us at 8am. Feel free to invite a guest.
August 15 - Java Baba - Ludlow
September 15 - Wilder House Restaurant at President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth
October 24 - Bryant House - Weston
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Call to action:
August 10 - 3rd Annual Okemo Valley Business Expo at Green Mountain Banquet & Conference Center in Chester from 5:30-7:30pm. The expo will highlight dining, shopping, services, health and wellness and green technologies. Come "Shop the Valley" under one roof. Thank you Adam Rosenberg for providing the music. This week is the last week to sign up for a table!!! Call the Chamber 228-5830!
###
Chamber Golf Tournament is Thursday, September 15 at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Please call Mary Knight of Knight Tubs to help on the committee, sponsor a hole, donate a prize and/or to sign up your foursome. 228-2260. All are welcomed.
###
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this special event: Wednesday, September 21st 5:30-7:30pm at Bella Luna-
2012 Women of Okemo Valley Calendar reveal party! You don't want to miss this! Purchase your calendar at the door ($20). All proceeds benefit the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure for breast cancer and the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Meet the women who participated in the calendar and you will be able to get them to autograph their page. We will also be auctioning off select items used in each shoot!!! This event is for adults only!
###
ATTN China Travelers: We will need your $200 deposit, passport and $155 for your China visa by the end of August to hold your seat. The balance of $2,000 is due in early December. Click here China for details on the trip.
###
Would you like to help our Chamber grow? Consider running for the 2012 Board of Directors. Please email Marji if you're interested and we'll put you on the ballot! We meet the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30-4pm.
###
Chamber Mixers
Join us for our monthly Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Bring a door prize if you can.
All Mixers are from 5:30-7:30pm
2011 MIXER LINE UP
August 10- 3rd Annual Okemo Valley Business Expo at Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center - Chester
Music by Adam Rosenberg. This is event is free for the public.
September 14- The Village Green Gallery - Weston
September 21 - 2012 Women of Okemo Valley calendar reveal party - Bella Luna Ristorante- Ludlow
October 12- Berkshire Bank - Ludlow
November 9- Jackson Gore Inn - Ludlow
December 14- Annual Meeting at Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern - Chester
Membership Committee News
The membership committee met on July 22. Please contact Laura Williams if you want to join our committee.
The Chamber is currently looking to hire a part-time membership assistant for 2 days/week.
Thanks Leanne for a great testimonial: Do you have a testimonial to share? We'd love to hear how we're doing!
"I have a new business in Ludlow and joined the Chamber about 3 months ago. I've already earned the equivalent of my dues in work from the contacts that I've made at the mixers. Okemo Valley Chamber membership is a great business investment."
Leanne Jewett
--
WorkSmart, Administrative Assistance
"When one of you is not enough"
www.WrkSmrt4U.com
(802) 228-2201
###
We reviewed new member applications, member benefits and ways to increase membership. We brought up raising the Chamber dues next year since they haven't been raised in over 4 years, but the Board decided not to given the economy. So, we will continue to give you a lot of value for your $20/month investment. (1-2 employees).
Top 12 Reasons for joining our Chamber include:
* Group discounts-Staples, LaValleys, HB Fuels, newspaper
* Health and dental insurance
* Co-Op Marketing Opportunities
* Trade Shows and Fairs
* Professional Email Marketing program
* Free Listing on our website: www.yourplaceinvermont.com
* Free Listing on our mobile app
* Free Listing in our twice a year Regional Guidebook
* Referrals
* Marketing and promoting your events
* Monthly mixers
* Free Educational programs
Don't forget to sign up for these member benefits and to use your M2M card to save money. (Using the card will support local business and save you money - which will cover your membership dues).
1. LaValley Building Supply invites Chamber members to become an Okemo Valley/LaValley Retail Member. Show your M2M card and fill out a LaValley/Middleton member form. Currently this program is to provide a standard 5% discount, however, if you also sign up for the e-member program, you will receive additional savings and the latest specials on products and services. Yard items are not included in this program. Call Ron Godfrey for details 228-4665 or stop in today!!
2. Staples invites Chamber members to join our group discount. We have a master account offering a core list of product savings. Every member will have the opportunity to customize their products for their specific business needs. To sign up for this 25% savings program, you must call AnnMarie Conklin at 877-482-8027 or email annmarie.conklin@staples.com
3. HB Fuels - Call Tom so he can explain the program to you. 885-2300.
Be sure to check all Member Benefits on our website. Let's all do business with each other at a discount. Keep it local and support one another.
Free coupon offer on www.yourplaceinvermont.com
Call 228-7664 Spring River Marketing to get set up. One time $20 set up fee. We can add your coupon to our app as well as website.
Welcome New Members
The Chamber welcomes the following new members:
Pure Payments - Chittenden
Weston Village Store - Weston
Weston Village Christmas Shop - Weston
Heartland Payment Systems - Putney
Glorias Pantry - Cuttingsville
CZ Environmental Remediation - Ludlow
Hawks Mountain Consulting - Chester
Fletcher Memorial Library - Ludlow
Marketing Committee News
The marketing committee met briefly on July 26th at the Chamber office and will be meeting again on August 2 at 3pm at the Cool Moose Cafe. Our web host, Got2Web will be reviewing our website stats with us. Feel free to join us.
We reviewed the results of our May advertising campaigns, (CT Magazine, Yankee Magazine, VT Vacation Guide, Travelhost Magazine and Southern VT Arts & Living); google ad campaign (for July events) and mobile app stats. We used our QR code in all ads in May and saw increased downloads for the 4 month period:
Apple platform 3/1 was 68 and 7/6 was 252
Droid platform 3/1 was 71 and 7/6 was 154
139 406
Today is the last day to sign up for our mobile app at the introductory price of $100/year. After 8/1 it's $249/year.
Our app winner this month is Patti Roberts from Jacksonville, TX. She wrote "coming to Vermont next month and downloaded app for on the go info. Looking forward to my trip and leaving behind the 100+ degree days of Texas behind for a couple of weeks." Sent from her i-phone.
###
NEW: Check out our Outdoor Adventure Packages on our website. Be sure to give Danielle your specials and also submit them for free on vermontvacation.com
###
Our Fall marketing includes co-op ads in our usual:
Travelhost of Vermont
Southern VT Arts & Living
Vermont Vacation Guides (inside front and inside back covers)
NEW...Sept/Oct issue in Cape Air Magazine.
NEW...brand ad in Vermont Life - Winter Edition
NEW...Dec/January 2012 issue of USA Travel Guide
###
Last week to sign up for a table at our Expo on 8/10. (1 1/2 weeks away)
###
We're still looking for Golf Hole Sponsors, prizes and teams. Contact Mary Knight 228-2260
###
We also have 2 spots left to market your business at the Big E in Springfield MA. September 23 from 3p-9p.
###
We will be participating in the New York Times Travel Show March 2-4, 2012 and the Boston Globe Travel Show on February 10-12, 2012 with Stowe again next year. Let me know if you're interested in attending either show.
###
ChamberMail - This is a direct mail piece that is mailed out monthly to new homeowners in both Rutland and Windsor counties. Last years participants received 2000 names and addresses for their own follow up. This program is especially for our Service Companies.
Pricing begins at $199 for the entire year and will begin mid-September 2011 through September 2012 or to 2,000 new homeowners (whichever comes first). DEADLINE 8/9.
Upcoming Events:
Please submit your events to us 2 weeks in advance.
If you don't see your event in the calendar, please call us.
www.YourPlaceInVermont.com
News from our Members
Congratulations to Pat Budnick for raising $4158.00 from her annual Music in the Meadow fundraiser for cancer research!
Sales from our "2012 Women of Okemo Valley" calendar will be contributing to this event next year to make that number grow!
###
WeddingWire Acquires Project Wedding - one of the top 5 online wedding sites in the industry.
###
Congratulations to Coleman Brook Tavern
who is one of four Vermont Restaurants to receive Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2011!
###
The Richards Group Acquires the Davis Insurange Agency in Ludlow.
###
If you have news, please email: mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com Subject: newsletter
so we can share with our members!
Chester Rotary News:
David Armstrong, the Pastor of Chester's Congregational Church has also served as the President of the Chester Rotary Club since July of 2010. David passed the gavel to the new President, Dan Cote, owner of Inn Victoria. From Left; Dan Cote Incoming President, David Armstrong outgoing President, and David Hoops Regional Assistant Governor.
In the past year the Chester Rotary has been involved with numerous projects designed to support the community as well as scholarship awards for Green Mountain Union High School students. Over $50,000 has been raised for these projects in 2011. Scholarship awards in 2011 have included five individual $1000 scholarships and one scholarship valued at $1000 /year for four years under the Andy Ladd Scholarship Fund.
The Chester Rotary meets together at 7AM each Thursday at the Fullerton Inn. Anyone is welcome to attend.A wonderful breakfast is provided for the price of $9.00 per person. Meetings start at 7AM and end at 8AM sharp.
Contact: Dan Cote, President of the Chester Rotary Club 802-875-4288
Email: dboycote@gmail.com
Web: http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Hom/homeD.asp?cid=2919
Ludlow Rotary News:
Ludlow Rotary Club Welcomes 2011-12 Club President Mary Crowley
The Ludlow Rotary Club is pleased to announce the changing of the gavel held on June 28, 2011. Pictured above is outgoing President Jill Tofferi (left) passing the gavel to Mary Crowley (right). Tofferi has been a member of the Ludlow Rotary Club since 1992. Crowley joined the Ludlow Rotary Club in 1998.
The Ludlow Rotary Club meets Tuesday's at 12:00 noon at DJ's. The club consists of 35 members and is active in local and international projects. The Ludlow Rotary Club was chartered in 1927 is celebrating their 84th year. Visit www.ludlowrotary.com for more info for the Ludlow Rotary Club. Please contact club president, Mary Crowley at 802-484-9793 for more information regarding the club and membership.
About Our Organization
Our Chamber provides the following member benefits:
*Health Insurance provided by Cigna,
*Dental Insurance provided by Delta Dental,
*Free listing on our website with web link,
*Free listing in our regional guidebook,
*Free listing on our mobile app,
*Free placement of your business brochures in our welcome centers in Ludlow and Chester,
*Free monthly chamber mixers,
*Free educational programs,
*Member to member discounts,
*Referrals,
*Co-op advertising opportunities
*Marketing and Promotion
*Events publicized,
*And much, much more!!!
Our Vision Statement:
The Okemo Valley region, consisting of the Towns of Andover, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Weston, is recognized as a four-season sustainable Vermont destination to be enjoyed by all.
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is recognized as an organization providing leadership, support and services vital to the health and future growth of the member businesses in the communities that we serve.
Chamber members are ambassadors for the Okemo Valley region, promoting the area as a vibrant place to live and to visit.
Our Mission Statement:
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization. It is the voice of its members and the business communities in the Towns of Andover, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Weston, Vermont. It provides advocacy, support and unified regional marketing to promote and enhance our regional businesses and four-season economy.
We are not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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