Cavendish Update 12/9/11 News/Events/Thanks

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The 12/9/11 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. Thank you Carhartt and Gethsemane Church
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Cavendish 250th Banners Coming Down/For Sale
4. Buying Local for the Holidays
5. Cavendish Calendar 12/9-12/16/11

1. Thank you Carhartt and Gethsemane Church
According to Mary Springer of Gethsemane Church, and one of the organizers of the Carhartt distribution on Dec. 3, Whereas our numbers are subject to human error, we do know we served 15 towns, and donated at least 2,871 items, and approximately 458 folks went through the gym. This exceeded my wildest dreams! I had a volunteer sign up sheet, and 20 bells I gave each volunteer to wear. I ran out of bells when more volunteers joined us. We will be collecting letters to forward to Carhartt as a group. Those that want to may send them to Gethsemane, POB 217, Proctorsville. It was a wonderful gift Gethsemane gave the community, and it was truly what real holiday spirit is all about.

2. Cavendish Related News
Call BISCHA for Flood Related Insurance Questions: Gov. Peter Shumlin is reminding Vermonters impacted by Tropical Storm Irene of the state’s toll-free hotline offering advice and answers to questions involving insurance claims resulting from storm damage. The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Administration (BISHCA) has staff on hand to assist individuals with problems encountered getting assistance. BISHCA has received about 160 requests for information since the storm hit in late September. Persons seeking assistance should contact: Brenda Clark, Consumer Services Administrator, Vermont Insurance Department, 802 828-4886, 802 828-1446 (fax), 800 964-1784 (toll free within the state of Vermont) or brenda.clark@state.vt.us Press Release

VT Named #1 Healthiest State in 2011: Vermont was again named the healthiest state in the nation as the United Health Foundation today released its 2011 edition of America’s Health Rankings™. Press Release

VT Health Dept Says Whooping Cough Spreading: The Vermont Health Department says the number of cases of whooping cough is continuing to go up in the state. In the last six weeks there have been 26 confirmed cases of whooping cough, known formally as pertussis, and 47 cases this year. Press Release

3. Cavendish 250th Banners Coming Down/For Sale
The Cavendish 250th banners that have graced our town during a very interesting 250th anniversary will be coming down on or about Dec. 19. While a number of these have been purchased, there are some still for sale. These will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

Note that the banners can be taken apart, making the perfect gift for two people this coming holiday season, or keep one for yourself and give one to a friend. The banners are being sold for $150.

To purchase your banner, send a check for $150 to the 250th Anniversary Fund and mail to Cavendish 250th Anniversary Committee, PO Box 126, Cavendish, VT 05142-0126. You can also drop off a check at the town office.

If you have already purchased a banner, you can pick them up from the town office, or call 226-7292 to make other arrangements.

4. Buying Local for the Holidays
Ideas you may not have though of:
• Grass Fed Beef from Moonlite Meadows Farm in Cavendish. Call 802-226-8077

• Gift Certificate to the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts. You can purchase gift certificates on-line or stop by their store. Upcoming classes for January include: Woodcarving, Pen & In (Jan. 14 & 15); Kirigami and Watercolor Landscape (Jan. 21 & 22) and Oil Still Life Paining and Woodcarving (Jan 28 & 29). FMI: 802-228,8770, info@fletcherfarm.org or http://www.fletcherfarm.org

5. Cavendish Calendar 12/9-12/16/11
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 (Goodman’s 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 www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com 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