Cavendish Update 4/6/12 News/Events

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The 4/6/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Communications Equipment Vandalized in Cavendish
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Local Easter Services
4. Cavendish Democratic Committee
5. I Am Vermont Strong License Plates
6. Cavendish Weekly Calendar 4/6-4/13/12

NOTE: A RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MOST OF VERMONT THROUGH THE WEEKEND. FIRE DANGER IS LISTED AS BEING HIGH TO VERY HIGH. AVOID BURNING DURING THIS TIME.

1. Communications Equipment Vandalized in Cavendish
On April 4, VT State Police Rockingham took a report of two separate vandalism incidents occurring over the past couple months at the intersection of VT Route 131 and the Whitesville Road in Cavendish, VT. Both incidents involve the damaging of telephone equipment that is contained in a metallic box attached to a CVPS pole that was recently relocated in the fall due to the extreme flooding from Tropical Storm Irene. These boxes bring phone increased phone service to the area and are utilized for basic residential communications. During the past couple months an unknown subject smashed the equipment with what appeared to be a snow plow and more recently by shooting through the box with a small caliber bullet. This is concerning not only to the damage of the property but also the close proximity to local residences should the intended round not have hit it's target. This damage is currently costing the company as well as TDS subscribers thousands of dollars in additional monies to repair this damage. If anyone has information pertaining to these crimes please contact the Vermont State Police at 802/875-2112. State Police Press Release

2. Cavendish Related News
State to Close Bridges This Summer: Chris Cole, Director of Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development for the Agency of Transportation stated "We plan on re-creating without the storm affects the closures that Irene forced upon us where we were able to employ some of these techniques for the first time where Vermonters got used to have bridges closed and then have them reopened in some instances where they were brand spanking new." The state also wants the towns to get involved. The new transportation bill in the legislature now includes a provision that ups the state’s share of a town bridge project and reduces the local share by half if the streamlined approach is followed. So a town would only have to pay 5 percent. VPR

VT Health Dept. Launches Web Portal: The Environmental Public Health Tracking Web Portal and it is designed to help anyone who is interested explore links between our environment and health. The 3.5 million dollar project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and more data will be added each year. WCAX

Okemo Valley Golf Club Opens April 7: Opening three weeks ahead of schedule, Okemo Valley Golf Club opens this coming Saturday. There will be reduced early springtime green fees for a limited time. Black River Today

Final Results of Sen Doyle’s Town Meeting Day Survey: The final results of Doyle’s annual survey include input from 148 towns and 12,300 people. Strong support was shown for VT’s bottle deposit law, and ban on driving with a cell phone. The lowest yes total (35%) was for optimism about VT’s future. Press Release

Gov Signs Bill to Overhaul Mental Health System: The new law will create a more balanced approach to caring for mental health patients. The state plans to build a new 25-bed hospital in Berlin to replace the central hospital. Regional psychiatric units will be established in Brattleboro and Rutland. And patients will also be placed in smaller, less restrictive community settings. VPR

Ignat Solzhenitsyn Interviewed on VPR: Cavendish resident, pianist and conductor Ignat Solzhenitsyn will perform a solo piano recital to benefit the Greven baseball fields in Cavendish, this coming Friday. VPR's Walter Parker recently caught up with Ignat recently while he was performing in Russia. The interview can be listened to on-line.

Community Fundraises to Bring Greven Field Back: Greven Field could be ready for a game of baseball come May, if community members work pays off. WNNE

3. Local Easter Services
Cavendish Baptist Church-Easter Sunday
6:15 am- Easter Sunrise service at the top of Ranney Hill Road in Cavendish. Potluck breakfast to follow at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main Street, Cavendish.

10:00 am - Traditional Easter service at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main Street, Cavendish. Activities available for children during the service.

4. Cavendish Democratic Committee
On Monday, April 16 at 7:00 pm:, the Cavendish Democratic Committee is holding a reorganization meeting at the Town Office meeting room. The agenda is to elect officers, elect representatives to the Windsor County caucus, chose representatives to the State Convention in May and plan town events. Bill Kuch, Windsor County Democratic Chair will attend and welcomes questions about getting involved in local and state activities. Now is your chance to make a difference. FMI: 226-7331

5. I Am Vermont Strong License Plates
In February, Gov. Shumlin signed into law the “I am Vermont Strong” license plate bill, authorizing Vermonters to purchase the $25 plate and affix it to the front of their vehicles. Money raised by the sales goes to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund to help people impacted by Tropical Storm Irene, as well as the Vermont Foodbank. Valid from 2012-2014, these can be purchased on-line. On Thursday, the Governor announced that 25,000 license plates have already sold and that the fundraising goal of $1 million is within reach.

6. Cavendish Weekly Calendar 4/6-4/13/12
April 6 (Friday): Ignat Solzhenitsyn Benefit concert for Greven Field. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Ticket outlets - Main Office at GMUHS, Crows Bakery - Cavendish, Misty Valley Book - Chester, Blue Sky Trading Co. - Ludlow, Springfield Food Coop - Springfield, Village Square Booksellers - Bellows Falls, Green Mountain Pharmacy - Londonderry, Northshire Bookstore - Mancheser, Shiretown Books - Woodstock and Weston Village Store - Weston.

April 8 (Sunday): HAPPY EASTER!

April 9 (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.

April 10 (Tuesday): Savvy Senior 1 pm at the Cavendish Library. The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library in partnership with the Community of Vermont Elders will present a three part series on being a "Savvy Senior". The series will feature information on healthcare errors, investing and Medicare fraud. The series is free. FMI: 226-7503
• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. 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

April 11 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce April Mixer, Papa Johns Sugar House in Mount Holly., 5:30-7:30. FMI: 802-228-5830

April 12 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. 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
• 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