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Cavendish Town wide Tag Sale-Saturday July 28-9-3 pm.
The Cavendish Update for 7/29/12 Contains the following:
1. Irene Recovery in Cavendish
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Getting What You Need Checklist for Cavendish
4. Sensible Shoes to Perform in Proctorsville
5. Drive In Movie Night at the Cavendish Library
6. Berkshire Bank Foundation Provides Grant to LPCTV
1. Irene Recovery in Cavendish:
With the first anniversary of tropical storm Irene rapidly approaching, there are a number of questions being asked, particularly about funds. Many of the town projects are completed, and, as reported at the monthly Select Board meetings, the cost to rebuild the town is estimated to be about $3.5 million, with the town responsible for less than 5% of the total cost.
While Cavendish was fortunate to have all of their homeowners back home by late January, issues with yard work, house repair and, finding that items that survived the flood really aren’t usable, continue.
The Cavendish Irene Relief fund has distributed all of its funds.
Money raised from the sale of VT Strong license plates and other statewide efforts are being given to the Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRCs). Nine LTRCs have been established across the state to coordinate services and resources to address the needs of flood-affected individuals and families. The committees are made up of local voluntary agencies, faith and community-based organizations, local government, and members of the private sector. The LTRCs are using members of their groups to distribute funds in the communities they serve. For Cavendish, the Precision Valley Disaster Recovery Committee is distributing funds via the case managers at Black River Good Neighbor (http://www.brgn.org; 228-3663) and SEVCA (http://www.sevca.org 800-464-9951). If you are interested in these funds, you will need to complete an application with one of these organizations.
If you have received money from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) you need to use the money according to instructions given by them. Recipients of these funds should always keep the receipts for three years. Random audits may be made to confirm funds were spent properly.
Those who are having issues with financial planning can receive free help from the Financial Planning Association of Northern New England 603-228-1231, nnefpa@cornerstoneam.com or
The Cavendish Irene Recovery Resources handout has been updated and includes additional resources. This is available on-line. PDF copies are available by e-mailing margoc@tds.net and print versions can be obtained at the town office.
2. Cavendish Related News
VT Wholesome Foods Owned by Cavendish Residents, Hopes to Rise Above the Rest: "We love Vermont. We wanted to stay here and we thought the best way is to make our own opportunity," said Joe Vullo. Vullo and his wife, Diane, did just that. After buying the rights to a local favorite salad dressing four years ago called Galumpia, Vermont Wholesome Foods was born. WCAX
Lighting Strike in Proctorsville: On Tuesday, July 24, lighting struck on Greven Rd in Proctorsville. Fortunately, no one was injured and the damage was primarily to the power supply for an underground electric dog fence. People in the area reported a loud noise and in some cases, felt the ground shake. On the Cavendish VT Facebook page, people the following comments were noted, “Bout blew my damn hearing aids out! Thought I was hit for a minute.”” We looked out our windows wondering if something in our yard was hit. Was the brightest flash I've ever seen (and maybe loudest).” “That was one big bang, thought sure something blew up.
Cavendish Library Receives Computer from Google: Google has donated 100 computers and funding for software to Vermont public libraries and adult education sites. The donation, part of a larger effort by Google to donate surplus equipment from their offices. Cavendish Library is one of the libraries that has benefited from this donation. Press Release
VT Launches @ThisisVT Twitter Handle: Vermont intends to be the first state in the U.S. to launch a rotating Twitter handle managed by citizens. Modeled after similar European handles that have amassed international attention, the @ThisisVT handle is organized by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing with new authors tweeting weekly. This began on July 23. Press Release
Build Up Vermont Photo Contest: Gov. Peter Shumlin launched ‘Build Up Vermont’ to encourage residents and visitors to share their views of the state – using their cameras. The emphasis of this initiative is to showcase photography of communities and destinations within Vermont in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, celebrating the recovery efforts since the Aug. 28 storm. The centerpiece of Build Up Vermont is a website that will allow people to post their pictures, view the growing photo gallery and vote for their favorite shot. Photos are submitted to www.BuildUpVT.com, and viewers can vote on their favorites as part of a photo contest to win tickets to see Vermont musician Grace Potter perform at the Grand Point North Festival at Burlington’s Waterfront Park in September. To submit a photo, view the gallery or get more information, visit www.BuildUpVT.com.
10 Vermonters Sickened by Ground Beef: The VT Health Dept. reports that between June 6 and 26, 10 Vermonters around the state became sick from eating ground beef, which is now being recalled by Cargill Beef. Hannaford Supermarkets is alerting consumers that Cargill Beef is voluntarily recalling 29,339 pounds of ground beef that may contain salmonella. he 85-percent-lean ground beef was produced at Cargill's plant in Wyalusing, Pa., on May 25, and repackaged for sale to consumers by customers of the Maine-based grocery chain. For more information www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/index.asp or call 888-812-1646
Former Gear Plant Becomes Showcase for Arts: After years of environmental cleanup and a $15 million renovation, a sprawling brick factory in Springfield that's stood empty for decades is about to become a new showcase for the arts. VPR
VT Ranks 3rd in Kids’ Well-Being: Vermont is third best in the nation in a national survey of children's well-being. The annual Annie E. Casey's report released this weeks shows that Vermont made improvements in children's health, education and in family and community. But more children are living in poverty. VPR
3. Getting What You Need Checklist for Cavendish:
A checklist for those living with a chronic condition; caregivers and/or seniors Cavendish edition, was updated on 7/21/12 and is available on-line. A project of Chronic Conditions Information Network (CCIN), a non profit based in Cavendish, this edition has been made possible from a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund of the Cavendish Community & Conservation Association's Cavendish Community Fund. Through this grant, CCIN will be offering a free workshop on creating a health notebook for yourself or someone in your care. This will take place on Sept 29, 1 pm at the Cavendish Library. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
4. Sensible Shoes to Perform in Proctorsville:
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to spend an evening listening to the sounds of Sensible Shoes on the Proctorsville Green on Wednesday, August 1st at 6:00 p.m. sponsored by Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company.
Sensible Shoes is one of Vermont’s favorite dance bands. ASCAP award-winning songwriter, keyboard player and singer Barbara Blaisdell brings her powerful New Orleans-inspired rhythm piano to the stage. Lead guitarist and singer Tim Utt is widely known as one of Vermont's most gifted players. Pooh Sprague, on bass, guitar and vocals, is a musical master who has played with the Shoes for years. Drummer and singer Steve Drebber, a member of Vermont rock royalty, splits his time with the Shoes and his popular jam band, Dr. Jones. Sensible Shoes has placed original music in several major motion pictures including “Philadelphia” and “The Manchurian Candidate.”
This will be the fourth of five concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday evenings in July and August. The last concert will be held on August 8th when Voodoo Alien Blues Band will play, sponsored by Black River Produce.
CCCA encourages all area residents and visitors to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just lay back and relax on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones.
As always, the concerts are free and open to all.
5. Drive In Movie Night at the Cavendish Library:
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be holding its annual "Drive In Movie Night" on August 11 at 8:00. This is moved from August 4 due to a scheduling conflict. The library will be showing "Race to Witch Mountain". For more information, please contact Kata at 226-7503.
6. Berkshire Bank Foundation Provides Grant to LPCTV:
For the second year in a row, the Berkshire Bank Foundation has provided a $1000 grant to LPCTV. This year’s award is to help the community television station complete the Phase 1 build-out of its new facility, in the Ludlow Community Center complex (next to Black River Good Neighbor Services, in the former National Guard Armory “tank barn”).
Berkshire Bank’s Ludlow Branch Manager Leslie Lever delivered the check on a recent morning to newly-elected LPCTV Board member David Almond and Executive Director Patrick Cody. LPCTV’s Phase 1 construction began in January and included the build-out of the perimeter walls, one bathroom, and the HVAC system, all of which has been completed. Working with Wright Construction and Claudio Veliz Architects, the station now prepares to build-out the community TV & performing arts studio, which is the most centerpiece to the facility, and the final component to Phase 1 construction.
Executive Director Patrick Cody explained that LPCTV’s building project was broken into three phases, and that the station could move in once Phase 1 is completed. “We are thrilled to have the continued support of Berkshire Bank”, he said. “This grant gets us closer to the goal for building-out the studio, finishing Phase 1, and moving in. It’s great have the backing of Berkshire through this process”.
The studio is the final component to Phase 1 construction; once the fundraising goal for the studio is met, construction will commence. Upon completion of the studio, LPCTV will be able to move-in and resume operations, while raising funds for Phases 2 and 3 build-out.
7. Cavendish Events 7/27-8/12
July 27 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.
July 28 (Saturday): Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, 9-3 pm. Tag Sale locations are listed at http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2012/05/town-wide-tag-sale-2012.html FMI: 802-226-8199 Please check the Cavendish blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com for changes due to weather
• Dave Davis performs at the Glimmerstone Inn Pub. FMI: 802-554-0045.
July 29 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Featuring flood exhibit and 250th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
July 31 (Tuesday): 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, Charlotte Snyder at 226-7343 or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
• Don Khan performing at the Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion Pub, 6-9 pm. FMI: 802-554-0045
August 1 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 PM at the Cavendish Town Office
August 2 (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
• Recreation Night at Greven Field, 6 pm to dusk. FMI: TheCoswalds@aol.com
August 3 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.
August 5 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Featuring flood exhibit and 250th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
August 7 (Tuesday): 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, Charlotte Snyder at 226-7343 or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870
August 8 (Wednesday): Okemo Vallety Chamber of Commerce Mixer, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern. FMI: 228-5830
August 9 (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
• Recreation Night at Greven Field, 6 pm to dusk. FMI: TheCoswalds@aol.com
August 10 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.
August 11 (Saturday): Drive In Movie Night at 8 pm at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville. The feature film will be “Race to Witch Mountain.” FMI: 226-7503
August 12 (Sunday): Phineas Gage: New Research Findings, Cavendish Historical Society Museum 2 pm. Includes a self guided walking tour. Museum is open from 2-4 pm. Featuring flood exhibit and 250th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
