Cavendish Update 12/2/11 Flood/News/Events

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The 12/2/11 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Flood Recovery-Carhart/VFW
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Year-Round Drug Drop Box
4. Thank You From Black River Good Neighbor
5. BRGNS Holiday Basket Program Extended
6. December Cavendish Calendar

1. Flood Recovery
Carhart: Carhartt Corp has donated winter coats, hats, gloves, shirts, pants, Red Wing shoes and Red Wing boots to distribute to all victims, including displaced workers, who were impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Gethsemane is hosting a distribution center at the school, this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1-4:00 p.m. This is free to adult men and women (teens who can fit into adult sizes). You don’t have to have lost clothing...just that you are spending your money elsewhere and buying new clothing is not on the top of your to do list. This is for anyone within 30 miles radius of Cavendish. Killarney's Pub is bringing trays of cookies.

VFW Has Funds to Help VT Vets Hit by Irene: The VFW has raised $40,000 in its effort to help families rebound. The goal is to distribute the money in grants to veterans across the state to pay for their damage and some of the things they lost during the storm. FMI: Veterans of Foreign Wars-Vermont Department, VFW Irene Relief Fund, 802-223-5368, 1stvtcav@gmail.com

2. Cavendish Related News
Healthcare Hearings Begin in VT: The state needs your help finding ways to pay for a single-payer system in Vermont. Four public hearings will be held over the next month. The first will take place this Tuesday from seven to nine at the Marlboro College Tech Center in Brattleboro. Two more will be held. One is on December 13th in Rutland. The other is on December 14 in Williston. Burlington Free Press

Most VT Snowmobile Trails Ready for Winter: Most of Vermont's 5,000 miles of snowmobile trails will be ready when the snow flies after extensive work following the floods brought on by Tropical Irene. WCAX

$5 Christmas Trees Available on the Green Mt. National Forest: Christmas trees may be cut on the Green Mountain National Forest, subject to the following conditions: A “Christmas Tree Removal” permit must be purchased ($5.00) at one of the Forest Service district offices located in Rutland, Middlebury, Manchester Center, or Rochester, Vermont. The permit must be attached to the tree before transporting it from the site where it was cut. The permit holder is responsible for knowing that the tree comes from Forest Service land. Maps are available when you purchase your permit. For more information about the Green Mountain National Forest, please visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/greenmountain

US Sends VT Money for Road Repair: Vermont is going to receive more than $15.3 million to help repair damage from spring flooding and Tropical Storm Irene in August. It's a portion of the money Vermont will need to pay for work to its roads and bridges. Some estimates say the repairs could cost a total of $250 million. Burlington Free Press

VT Statewide School Tax to Remain the Same: Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin says Vermont's statewide school property tax rates should remain at 87 cents per $100 of value for primary homes and $1.37 per $100 for commercial and other non-homestead properties. WCAX

Okemo Valley Women Bare All For a Good Cause: The Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Calendar, benefiting both the Chamber and the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, is now of sale at the Chamber office in Ludlow and at 12 area businesses. They cost $20 and so far have raised more than $8,000. WCAX

3. Year-Round Drug Drop Box: The Windsor Police Dept. has set up a permanent drug drop box (for prescription drugs) in their lobby at the Town Office on Union Street. The heavy, steel, double locked box is available to the public from 8-4 Monday through Friday. For alternative times and more information: 802-674-9042. To learn more about proper disposal of unneeded medications go to What to do with Medications You Are No Longer Using.

4. Thank You From Black River Good Neighbor
The directors, staff and clients of Black River Good Neighbor Services would like to thank the generous individual or family who made a substantial contribution to our programs last month through the Oppenheimer Funds Legacy Program. We would make this a personal thank you, but the donation came without an identifying name and we therefore assume you choose to remain anonymous. We want you to know that your donation is being put to good use and that we have allocated the funds to help us in several ways. We are still paying for our move into the new building and we still have to purchase food and help people pay for winter heat. All of these efforts will greatly benefit from your donation. So our wish to you is to have a happy holiday season and a joyous new year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Sincerely, Peter J. LaBelle, President of the Board

5. BRGNS Holiday Basket Program Extended
Black River Good Neighbor Services has extended its application deadline for the annual holiday basket program. “We want to be sure to reach everyone in our community that may need assistance this holiday season. With all of the confusion caused by the recent floods, we’ve decided to extend the time to apply to December 8th.” . Applications for Holiday Basket meals and gifts for children are available at BRGNS, 37B Main Street, Ludlow. Applications must be completed by December 8th. Black River Good Neighbor Services helps those in need in Belmont, Cavendish, Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Plymouth, and Proctorsville. FMI: 802-228-3663.

6. December Cavendish Calendar
December 1 (Thursday): After school library program, Itchy Fingers Grades 4-6 Holiday cards and ornaments.
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

December 3 (Saturday): Both Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments are selling Christmas trees, starting at $30. Proctorsville also offer wreaths starting at $15. Cavendish will be open from 9-5, while Proctorsville will be operational. 9am to 4pm.
• Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodmans American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
• “Stuff a Bus” for Black River Good Neighbors, 9-3 at the Shaw’s Shopping Center Parking Lot. The following items are most needed: canned fruit, cranberry sauce, pickles, olives, Mac & Cheese, Hot chocolate, cookies, tea, cereal (oatmeal), candy, carrots/peas, gravy, stuffing, margarine, corn, green beans, Yams, coffee, frozen turkeys. Donations of money are always needed and appreciated. FMI: 228-3663.

December 4 (Sunday): Both Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments are selling Christmas trees, starting at $30. Proctorsville also offer wreaths starting at $15. Cavendish will be open from 9-5, while Proctorsville will be operational. 9am to 4pm.

December 5 (Monday): GMUHS school board meeting of 11/10 will be televised on LPC-TV Channel 10 at 7 pm and again at midnight. This will also be available at the LPCTV website.

December 6 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

December 7 (Wednesday): After School Library Program-Booksploration Grades K-1 The Pigeon Wants a Puppy
• Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office

December 8 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 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
• Applications for BRGN Holiday Baskets are due.

December 9 (Friday): Silent Auction at the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow ends.

December 10 (Saturday): Both Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments are selling Christmas trees, starting at $30. Proctorsville also offer wreaths starting at $15. Cavendish will be open from 9-5, while Proctorsville will be operational. 9am to 4pm. Santa Clause will be stopping by the Proctorsville Fire Dept at 10am by fire truck. Bring the whole family to see Santa and enjoy a cup of coffee and a homemade doughnut.
• Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodmans American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
• The Cavendish Baptist Church will be caroling at the Gill Home. Meet at the Gill Home at 3 pm. FMI: 226-7131

December 11 (Sunday): Both Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments are selling Christmas trees, starting at $30. Proctorsville also offer wreaths starting at $15. Cavendish will be open from 9-5, while Proctorsville will be operational. 9am to 4pm.

December 12 (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.

December 13 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

December 14 (Wednesday): After School Library Program-Booksploration Grades K-1 The Year Without a Santa Claus
• CTES Holiday Program at the school, 7-8 pm
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Stone Hearth Inn FMI: http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/annual-meeting-2011.html

December 15 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• December Community Luncheon, 11:30 at St. James Church Proctorsville. The Christmas holiday luncheon will consist of honey-baked spiral ham with sweet potato casserole, broccoli, fresh hot rolls, Paula's delicious coleslaw, and a dish of ice cream for dessert. Coffee, hot tea or apple cider will round out the meal. Donation of $4.00 for seniors or $5.50 for those under 60 yrs of age is requested.
• After school library program, Itchy Fingers Grades 4-6 Holiday cards and ornaments.
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

December 17 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodmans American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com

December 18 (Sunday): Cavendish Baptist Church-Christmas Play and Potluck Celebration, 10 am at the church. Come be entertained as children from the community present an original play that explores how to share the Spirit of Christmas all year long. Bring a dish to share at the potluck lunch following the performance. FMI: 226-7131

December 20 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

December 22 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 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

December 23 (Friday): Holiday recess begins for GMUHS and CTES

December 24 (Saturday): Winter Farmers Market at the Ludlow Teen Center (Goodmans American Pie), Main Street Ludlow. FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.com
• Cavendish Baptist Church-Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 7 pm at the church. This special service retells the story of Jesus' birth through Bible readings and Christmas songs. Glow bracelets are available for children too young to hold candles. FMI: 226-7131

December 25 (Sunday): MERRY CHRISTMAS
• Cavendish Baptist Church-Service at 10 am. FMI: 226-7131

December 26 (Monday): Town office closed

December 27 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343

December 29 (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, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870 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