Cavendish Update 9/27/12 News/Events

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The 9/28/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:

1. Cavendish Related News

2. Fire in Chester Mutual Aid From Cavendish and Proctorsville

3. VELCO Permitted & Non-Permitted Uses of Transmission Rights-of-Way

4. Book Sale at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library

5. Fall Exhibit of Woodblock Prints and Weaving

6. Cavendish Baptist Church Foliage Supper

7. BRGNS Stick Season Social October 19^th at Bella Luna Ristorante

8. Cavendish Events 9/28/12-10/14/12

1. Cavendish Related News

National Group Gives MVP Health Care’s Medicare Advantage Plans High Rating: MVP’s Medicare Advantage plans serving Vermont ranked number one in Vermont and 19th nationally in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Medicare Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2012-2013. Press Release 

VT Begins to Sell Citizen Bonds: Millions of dollars in state bonds went on sale to Vermonters on Sept. 24. The investments, which are called Citizens Bonds, are general obligation bonds available only to Vermonters. They're sold in $1,000 increments.  The bonds help pay for a variety of public projects. VPR 

Wood Chip Developer Answers Criticism: The developers of the proposed North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project, a 37-megawatt biomass plant, took issue with statements by a group critical of biomass plants that the project was “neither clean nor green.” Dan Ingold, senior technical manager for Weston Solutions Inc., one of the two partners behind the woodchip plant along with Winstanley Enterprises, said the project was not dirtier than the Mount Tom coal-fired plant in Holyoke, Mass., nor would it have an adverse effect on the state’s forests. Rutland Herald 

Motogiro USA in Cavendish: On September 22 and 23, Motogiro USA held a rally in Cavendish, that included many roads, dirt and paved, in an around the town. 

Flu Vaccination: Flu vaccinations have begun. The VT Health Department’s Flu Clinic Finder  indicates that there will be a clinic at the Black River Senior in Ludlow on Oct. 24 from 10-12. According to the VT Dept of Health, everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine. Learn more about the flu. 

2. Fire in Chester Mutual Aid From Cavendish and Proctorsville

On 9/26/12 at 10.04 pm, the Chester Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire located just north of the Chester Village on Vermont Route 103 north. Upon their arrival at the scene fire personnel discovered that the vacant/unoccupied residence was fully engulfed in flames. Mutual aide was requested by Fire Chief Harry Goodell and the following fire departments responded to assist: Rockingham, Springfield, Londonderry, South Londonderry, Charlestown, Bellow Falls, Proctorsville, Ludlow, Cavendish, Grafton and Walpole New Hampshire. The fire was suppressed at approximately 2:23 am and nobody was injured as a result of the incident.

Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit as well as a member of the Vermont Department of Fire Safety responded to the scene to complete an origin and cause investigation. The fire is considered undetermined. The damage is estimated at $250,000 dollars.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chester Police Department, Chief Rick Cloud or the Vermont ARSON TIP LINE AT 1-800-32-ARSON.

3. VELCO Permitted & Non-Permitted Uses of Transmission Rights-of-Way

In the last week, VELCO has dropped off a handout at the town office on Permitted and non permitted uses of transmission Rights of Way. A right-of-way is a corridor of land that VELCO uses to access, construct, operate and maintain electric facilities. Transmission rights-of-way typically contain wood or metal poles or structures carrying high-voltage electric and communications lines. Most of VELCO's rights-of-way are established through the purchase of perpetual easements from owners of property, some acquired recently, but most decades old. At the time the easements were acquired, the landowners received compensation for the land crossed by the rights-of-way, and they granted VELCO, or its predecessors, permanent easement rights that remain intact even upon a sale of the underlying land. Where an easement exists, anyone who purchases the land remains subject to the terms of VELCO's permanent easement rights. To learn more about this topic, pick up a copy of the handout at the town office, go on-line, e-mail realestate@velco.com or call 802-770-6357.

4. Book Sale at the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library

The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library at 573 Main Street, Proctorsville will hold a book sale on Saturday, October 13 rain or shine.  The sale will feature hundreds of books and movies both old and new and will run from 10:00-4:00 in the main room of the library.  Come and make a donation and take what you want. FMI:  Kata at 226-7503.

5. Fall Exhibit of Woodblock Prints and Weaving

The Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville will once again be open to the public from Saturday October 6^th through Sunday October 14^th.  Alan and Wendy Regier will display their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made.

Alan Regier is currently making Wood Block Prints from his original drawings. He started “playing around” with printing 10 years ago but in the last 3 years has focused much of his energy developing his skills.  Much of Alan’s work focuses on ordinary objects that we might overlook in our busy lives: a pencil, a chair, the way a vine curves around a squash.  Alan carves multiple blocks - one block for each color in the drawing - and then prints the inked blocks onto handmade paper.   This summer one of Alan’s woodblock prints was accepted for the AVA Gallery Summer Juried Art Exhibition.

Wendy Regier is a weaver, spinner and dyer.  She is currently designing double woven cowls in tensel, a wood based fiber, and handspun, hand dyed wool.  Beside the cowls, Wendy will have a selection of scarves, shawls and throws available, as well as hand dyed yarns.  Wendy, a founding member of Fiber Arts in Vermont (most commonly recognized as Six Loose Ladies Fiber Shop), recently served on the Vermont State Craft Center designation committee.  She taught weaving at the Black River Academy for many years.

In addition to the 200 year old English style Barn (recently renovated thanks to a grant from Vermont’s Historic Preservation Barn grant fund), the adjacent carving and weaving studios will be open. 

The Regiers invite people to stop in throughout the Columbus Day holiday week from 11:00 to 5:00.  Their web site is: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

6. Cavendish Baptist Church Foliage Supper: On Oct. 13, 5:30-7 pm, the Cavendish Baptist Church will be holding it’s Fall Foliage dinner. The menu, served buffet style, will include pork roast, applesauce, mashed potatoes, maple roasted carrots, coleslaw, pickles, rolls and pies, decaf coffee, tea or punch. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 6-12 $5 and free for those under 6. This event is sponsored by the Helping Hand Class. FMI: 226-7724

7. BRGNS Stick Season Social October 19^th at Bella Luna Ristorante

Black River Good Neighbor Services is holding its third annual Stick Season Social at Bella Luna on Friday October 19th at 6:00 p.m.  “Stick season is the season with no leaves, no snow, no free concerts and not much to do – until now” said Peter LaBelle, President of BRGNS.  This is a fun fund raising dinner that will help BRGNS (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization) with operating costs so it can continue to help local people in need of food, rent, utilities & heat assistance.

The evening, which has changed from a Saturday to a Friday night, will include a cash bar, a terrific silent auction, and lots of raffle items too.  Bella Luna will serve a lavish buffet followed by a Viennese Table loaded with luscious desserts.  Silent auction items to date include:

                    .                  Your Name as a Character in Archer Mayor’s Next Novel

                    .                  Full Length Mink Coat

                    .                  Horseshoe Set

                    .                  Irish Crystal Wine Glasses

                    .                  Belleek Fine China Bowl

                    .                  Framed Art Photo

                    .                  Fly Fishing Instruction for 2

                    .                  50 Minute Relaxation Massage

                    .                  Handcrafted Wooden Shaker Box

                    .                  Stained Glass Hanging Sun

                    .                  100 Gallons Fuel Oil

                    .                  Cocktail Party for 16 in Your Home

                    .                  Portrait of Your Pet

                    .                  Adult Lift Tickets at Okemo

                    .                  Merchandise and Service Gift Certificates

                    .                  Oil and Watercolor Paintings

                    .                  Carriage Ride and Picnic for Four

                    .                  Golf for Four

                    .                  Bed and Breakfast Stays

                    .                  Restaurant Gift Certificates

                    .                  Fire 100 Rounds from a WWI Water Cooled Machine Gun

                    .                  Hand Woven Shawls

                    .                  Hand Made Quilts

                    .                  Yoga Class

                    .                  Handcrafted Wooden Drying Rack

                    .                  Gold Spa Memberships

                    .                  Half Case of Wine

                    .                  Woodblock Art Print

                    .                  Gift Bags and Baskets

                    .                  Fall Cleanup Packages

                    .                  Children’s Books

                    .                  Skiwear

                    .                  Rubbermaid Rural Mailbox

                    .                  Women’s Chanel Sunglasses

                    .                  AND MORE being added almost daily!!

Tickets are $50 per person, including dinner, gratuities and tax and can be purchased at BRGNS Thrift Shop at 37B Main St, Peoples United Bank, the Book Nook, Berkshire Bank, and The Wine & Cheese Depot, all located in Ludlow.  Or, new this year, you may purchase tickets on line at www.brgn.org. Please call 802-228-3663 with any questions or if you have items you would like to donate for the Silent Auction or Raffle.  Tickets must be purchased in advance and are limited to the first 150 people. The last two years were completely sold out, and many people had to be turned away, so please buy now.

8. Cavendish Events 9/28/12-10/14/12

September 28 (Friday): No School due to Regional Inservice for teachers.

            • Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.

            • Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 to benefit Black River Good Neighbor Services. 10-4. FMI: 228-8770

September 29 (Saturday): Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 to benefit Black River Good Neighbor Services. 10-4 FMI: 228-8770

            • National Prescription Take Back Day, from 10-2 at the following local drop off sites: Weathersfield Transfer Station, Chester Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Ludlow Police Department. Only pills and capsules will be accepted at drop off sites; liquids and needles will not be accepted. FMI: 802-457-5211.

            • Creating a Health Notebook Workshop. Free workshop at the Cavendish Library, 1 pm in Proctorsville. Sponsored by Chronic Conditions Information Network thanks to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund, a project of CCCA. FMI: 802-226-7807.

            • Fletcher Farm’s 65^th Anniversary , 8 pm in the Farmhouse. Dinner, Auction. $50. FMI: 228-8770

            • Live music by Gregory Brown at the Inn at Glimmerstone Mansion Pub, Cavendish 7-10 pm

September 30 (Sunday): Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 to benefit Black River Good Neighbor Services. 10-1 FMI: 228-8770

            • Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Featuring flood exhibit and 250^th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

OCTOBER

October 2 (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

 October 3 (Wednesday): Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 PM at the Cavendish Town Office.

            • Photo Day at GMUHS

October 4 (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

October 5 (Friday): Last day of Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.

October 6 (Saturday): Blessing of the Animals on the Proctorsville Green. This annual event for animal lovers is one of many held across the country in honor of St. Francis of Assisi's affection for the world's creatures. The service, led by pastors Richard Bower and Ken White, takes place from 10-noon, rain or shine. Please leash pets, or have them in carriers. FMI: 228-5452 or 226-7187

            • Opening of the Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

            • Open Studio Weekend in Vermont. Guide for Okemo Valley http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Open-Studio-Guide-for-the-Okemo-Valley.pdf

            • 22^nd Annual Chili Cook Off in Ludlow. Benefits Black River Valley Senior Center. 

October 7 (Sunday): Last day the Cavendish Historical Society Museum will be open for the season.

            • Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

            • Open Studio Weekend in Vermont. Guide for Okemo Valley http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Open-Studio-Guide-for-the-Okemo-Valley.pdf

October 8 (Monday): Columbus Day (Town office closed, no Select Board Meeting)

            • Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

October 9 (Tuesday): Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

            • 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

October 10 (Wednesday): Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

October 11 (Thursday): Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

            • 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

October 12 (Friday): Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

October 13 (Saturday): Cavendish Library Book Sale. Rain or shine. The sale runs from 10-4 at the Library. FMI: Kata at 226-7503.

• Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

• Cavendish Baptist Church Fall Foliage Dinner. From 5:30-7 pm at the Church The menu, served buffet style, will include pork roast, applesauce, mashed potatoes, maple roasted carrots, coleslaw, pickles, rolls and pies, decaf coffee, tea or punch. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 6-12 $5 and free for those under 6. This event is sponsored by the Helping Hand Class. FMI: 226-7724

October 14 (Sunday): Last day of the Woodblock Prints and Weaving exhibit at the Barn Gallery at Quarry Road Studios in Proctorsville. Alan and Wendy Regier are displaying their recent work on paper and with fiber, and demonstrate how they are made. FMI: www.quarryroadstudios.com; phone: 802-226-7331.  Quarry Road Studios Barn Gallery is located off 20 Mile Stream Road.  Signs will be posted on RTs 103 and 131 to direct visitors to the farm.

Motogiro USA in Cavendish

Wondering about all those motorcycles driving through Cavendish that say Motogiro USA?

The Motogiro USA is a motorcycle event promoted by the United States Classic Racing Association (USCRA). It is basically a two-day skill event for small displacement classic motorcycles, scooters and sidecar rigs on public roads. Most motorcycles are 1969 or older models with displacement no larger than 305cc. The riders are given written directions and a timetable to complete each of three sections in a specific time. And there are a number of rider skill tests each competitor must do to qualify.

This ride started at The Pointe at Castle Hill. You can learn more by going to the Motogiro USA website. 

Cavendish Post Office POST Plan Survey

Postal Customers in Cavendish and Proctorsville have already or will be receiving a survey from the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Postal Service has established a review process for certain Post Offices known as the POST Plan. As we learned this past May, both post offices have been slated for reduced window service.

 While Proctorsville has yet to receive their survey, people in Cavendish starting receiving theirs today, Friday Sept. 21. It is anticipated that Proctorsville customers will receive theirs in the next week or so.

According to the Cavendish Post Office survey, “After receiving the results of this survey, the Postal Service will examine the responses and, unless the community has a strong preference (more than 60 percent) for conducting a discontinuance study for the Cavendish Post Office and establishing one of the additional sources of services described below, the Postal Service intends to maintain the Cavendish Post Office with 4 hours of window service each weekday. Current Saturday window service hours and access to delivery receptacles will not change as a result of the POST Plan realignment of weekday window service hours.

In addition to this survey, the Postal Service will hold a meeting at the Cavendish Post Office at 2025 Main St, Cavendish VT, 05142 on 10/23/12 at 4 pm to answer questions and provide additional information about POST Plan. At the meeting, local management will share the results of the survey, answer questions and solicit input regarding the time of day the Post Office will be open. A final decision about the post office will not be made until after this meeting.

The Postal Service is also seeking locally established businesses or organizations to serve as contractor-operated postal retail units in communities like yours. If you are interested in operating a postal retail unit, please visit the website for additional information.

The survey offers four options: keep the office open with reduced hours; conduct a discontinuance study for the office and provide roadside mailbox delivery; conduct a discontinuance study for the office and find a suitable alternative location operated by a contractor, usually at a local business; or conduct a discontinuance study for the office and relocate PO Box service to a nearby Post Office. If you select limiting postal hours, you can provide those hours most convenient for window service.

Please complete surveys as soon as possible and return in the postmarked envelopes provided.

Cavendish Update 9/21/12 Events/News

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The 9/21/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following

1. Cavendish Related News

2. National Prescription Take Back Day: Local Drop Off Sites

3. Free Health Notebook Workshop on Sept. 29

4. Cavendish Historical Society: Linda’s Social History Corner

5. Cavendish Events 9/21-9/30/12

1. Cavendish Related News

Springfield Health Center Now Open: On Sept. 10, the Springfield Health Center on 100 River Street opened some of its offices. There is now a Walk-In Clinic, which is open nights and weekends, in the hope of reducing patients to the emergency room.

Proposed Biomass Plant Neither Clean nor Green: The proposed North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project is neither clean nor green nor economical, according to a report by a Massachusetts-based group that studies biomass plants. Rutland Herald 

Foliage Starting to Turn: High hilltops are turning color as the foliage season is just starting to erupt.  Sam Schenski, the Windham and Windsor County Forester suggests Rt. 106 through Perkinsville; Tyson Rd. from Reading to Plymouth and East Hill Rd. in Andover – all of which, he notes are in early stages of foliage. Press Release 

Avoid VT’s Growing Bear Population: As black bears become more visible in Vermont, the Fish and Wildlife Department wants residents to help maintain a healthy bear population by not attracting the animals to their property. Vermont Today 

Second Vermonter Dies from EEE: The Vermont Health Department is confirming that a second person has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis. 49-year-old Scott Sgorbati, of Sudbury, died this morning at Rutland Regional Medical Center after weeks in intensive care. The VT Health Dept. continues to advise all Vermonters to take actions to protect themselves from mosquito bites and risk of infection from EEE and West Nile virus.

VT to Keep 911 Texting: Verizon Wireless customers can send a text message to 911 for emergency help. Vermont is the only state in the country to implement it statewide. The system was launched back in April as part of a six month trial. Since then, it's been used only twice. Once was during a domestic disturbance where the victim could not call for help. The other case was a suicide threat. State officials say based on its success, they plan to keep the texting system and hopefully expand it to other carriers. WCAX 

$1.25 M for Renewable Energy Projects: The Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) announced today that the Clean Energy Development Fund Board has approved the allocation of an additional $1.25 million to support the installation of solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and small wind energy projects for home owners, communities, and businesses across Vermont through the Small Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program. Information about the incentive program may be obtained from the program administrator, the Renewable Energy Resource Center (RERC), a project of the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC). RERC’s Toll-free number is: (877) 888-7372. Press Release 

2. National Prescription Take Back Day: Local Drop Off Sites

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. The following locations will serve as drop-off sites locally: Weathersfield Transfer Station, Chester Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Ludlow Police Department. Only pills and capsules will be accepted at drop off sites; liquids and needles will not be accepted.                                                         

The Windsor County Police Department has set up a free permanent drug drop box in their lobby at the Town Offices on Union Street.  The heavy, steel, double-locked box is available to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The police department can be contacted at 802-674-9042 to set up alternative times for people to drop off their old prescription drugs. This service is free, and liquids, lotions, powders and patches are accepted in addition to pills and capsules. FMI: 802-457-5211.

Learn more about the appropriate way to dispose of drugs you are no longer using. 

3. Free Health Notebook Workshop on Sept. 29

If you are a caregiver for someone in Cavendish, a Cavendish resident or second home owner, you are eligible to attend a free “Create a Health Notebook Workshop” on Sept. 29 (Saturday) from 1-3 pm at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville. Thanks to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund, part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), Chronic Conditions Information Network (CCIN), a non-profit organization based in Cavendish, is offering a free workshop on managing health information using a Health Notebook.

You should consider attending the workshop if you are: a caregiver, including adult children of aging parents; living with a chronic and/or life threatening condition; spouse/partner of someone who has a chronic or serious illness; and/or are 65 or older.

The workshop includes all materials as well handouts such as “How to be a friend with a pen,” the Cavendish edition of “Getting What You Need: A Checklist for those living with a chronic and/or life threatening condition and those that care for them,” and “Healing the Whole Person: Ways to Increase Well-Being.”

The workshop includes creating your own cover art as well as selecting forms and other items relevant to your particular situation. Participants can make up to two Notebooks and there will be sufficient time to answer individual questions.

This workshop, facilitated by the co-directors of CCIN Kathy Parsonnet and Margo Caulfield. To register, please-mail margoc@tds.net, call 802-226-7807 or use the on-line form at the Cavendish VT Blog.

4. Cavendish Historical Society: Linda’s Social History Corner

Linda Welch is the genealogist for the Cavendish Historical Society and the author of series “Families of Cavendish.” To contact her, please e-mail lindamfw@charter.net

As many of us know, Don Carlos Pollard's store was not just a store. It was an operation. Located right near the railroad tracks and depot, the store was a stockhouse of just about everything families in a Vermont farm community would need to get along. And if Pollard didn't have it, he could get it (he had all kinds of catalogs in the store, and was agent for many companies). This advertisement of 1870 (the earliest one I could find) shows Pollard's was a dry goods, clothing, cloth, hats, caps, and ready made ware for boys, store. It sold boots, shoes, groceries including teas, coffee, etc., hardware, all the tools for the farm. In addition it was a drugstore and pharmacy and carried all kinds of dishes and housewares, glasses and pots and pans. It was an ole' New England style "WALMART" in its time.  This store was in business even after the Second World War. My great grandfather's and great grandmother's shopped there. My grandfather and grandmother shopped there; my father shopped there. He was raised in Proctorsville (born 1909). The people who lived all around this store knew its value and history. Everyone has there own personal memories of that great 'ole place, Pollard's Store. Do not forget, that it was while working in this store as a young lad, that Calvin Coolidge began interested in politics.  Many of you have your own memories of Pollard's. I would love to hear from you. —Linda M. Welch (lindamfw@charter.net)

5. Cavendish Events 9/21-9/30/12

September 21 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.

September 22 (Saturday): We Survived Irene Pot Luck Supper, 6 pm at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. Bring a dish to share. FMI: 226-7292.

             

September 23 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Featuring flood exhibit and 250^th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

September 25 (Tuesday): National Voter Registration Day. Please register to vote in the November election at the Cavendish Town Office if you have not already done so.

• 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

            • Live music by Brooks Hubbard at Glimmerstone Mansion 6-9 pm

September 27 (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

September 28 (Friday): No School due to Regional Inservice for teachers.

            • Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.

            • Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 to benefit Black River Good Neighbor Services. 10-4. FMI: 228-8770

September 29 (Saturday): Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 to benefit Black River Good Neighbor Services. 10-4 FMI: 228-8770

            • National Prescription Take Back Day, from 10-2 at the following local drop off sites: Weathersfield Transfer Station, Chester Police Department, Springfield Police Department, Ludlow Police Department. Only pills and capsules will be accepted at drop off sites; liquids and needles will not be accepted. FMI: 802-457-5211.

            • Creating a Health Notebook Workshop. Free workshop at the Cavendish Library, 1 pm in Proctorsville. Sponsored by Chronic Conditions Information Network thanks to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund, a project of CCCA. FMI: 802-226-7807.

            • Fletcher Farm’s 65^th Anniversary , 8 pm in the Farmhouse. Dinner, Auction. $50. FMI: 228-8770 or

September 30 (Sunday): Fall Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farm on Route 103 to benefit Black River Good Neighbor Services. 10-1 FMI: 228-8770

            • Cavendish Historical Society Museum Open 2-4 pm. Featuring flood exhibit and 250^th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

CTES: Acceptable and Responsible Use of Electronic Resources and the internet

CODE G12
(Mandatory)

ACCEPTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & THE INTERNET

Cavendish Town Elementary School

Purpose

Cavendish Town Elementary School uses electronic resources including the Internet to support and enrich the curriculum, to allow students to benefit from responsible access to electronic information resources and opportunities for collaboration that are uniquely provided by certain electronic technologies, and to enhance staff professional development.

This policy is intended to ensure compliance with the requirements of applicable federal and state laws that regulate the provision of access to the internet and other electronic resources by school districts.

Definitions. As used in this policy, the following terms shall be defined in accord with federal and, where the context clearly allows, state law.

1. Child Pornography means any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct, where:

a. The production of such visual depiction involves the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct;

b. Such visual depiction is a digital image, computer image, or computer-generated image that is, or is indistinguishable from, that of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct; or

c. Such visual depiction has been created, adapted, or modified to appear that an identifiable minor is engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

2. Harmful to minors means any picture, image, graphic image file or other visual depiction that:

a. Taken as a whole, with respect to minors, appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex or excretion;

b. Depicts, describes or represents in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts, or lewd exhibition of the genitals; and

c. Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value as to minors.

3. Technology protection measure means a specific technology that blocks or filters Internet access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors, or contain child pornography.

4. Minor means an individual who has not attained the age of 18.

5. Computer means any hardware, software, or other technology attached or connected to, installed in, or otherwise used in connection with a computer.

6. Access to Internet means any device that has access to the Internet.

Policy

Access to Cavendish Town Elementary School’s electronic resources including the Internet will be available to students and staff who agree to abide by the requirements of this policy. User agreements, except as otherwise described in this policy, will be required for students and staff prior to allowing access to school electronic resources.

The availability of access to electronic information does not imply endorsement by Cavendish Town Elementary School of the content, nor does Cavendish Town Elementary School guarantee the accuracy of information received. The School shall not be responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable when using the network or for the content of any information that is retrieved via the internet.

The use by students, staff or others of district electronic resources is a privilege, not a right. The School’s computer and network resources are the property of the district. Users shall have no expectation of privacy in anything they create, store, send, receive or display on or over the School’s computers or network resources, including personal files. The School reserves the right to monitor, track, and log network access and use; monitor file server space utilization by School users; or deny access to prevent unauthorized, inappropriate or illegal activity and may revoke access privileges and/or administer appropriate disciplinary action for misuse of its electronic resources. The School shall cooperate to the extent legally required with local, state and federal officials in any investigation concerning or related to the misuse of the School’s Internet, computers or network.

The School shall work to ensure Internet safety for minors by taking steps that include monitoring the online activities of minors and the operation of technology protection measures with respect to any of its computers with Internet access that protects against access through such computers to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors, or contain child pornography.

The following materials, in addition to those stated in law and defined in this policy, are inappropriate for access by minors:

● Defamatory

● Lewd, vulgar, or profane

● Threatening

● Harassing or discriminatory

● Bullying

● Terroristic

● Or any other materials deemed obscene, harmful to minors, or contain child pornography as determined by the Superintendent or his or her designee.

The School shall operate technology protection measures during the use of any of its computers with Internet access, including those computers not accessible to minors, that protect against access through such computers to material inappropriate for minors, including but not limited to, visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors, or contain child pornography.

Administrative Responsibilities
The Superintendent or his or her designee shall coordinate and oversee the use of School electronic resources including the Internet, and will develop procedures necessary to implement this policy. In addition, the Superintendent or his or her designee shall ensure that the School, as part of its implementation of this policy, is educating minors about appropriate on-line behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyber-bullying awareness and response.

Administrative procedures developed under this policy shall include provisions necessary to ensure that Internet service providers and other contractors comply with applicable restrictions on the collection and disclosure of student data and any other confidential information stored in School electronic resources.

In addition, the administrative procedures developed under this policy shall include Internet safety measures that provide for the monitoring of online activities by minors and address the following:

1. Control of access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web.

2. Safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications.

3. Prevention of unauthorized online access by minors, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities.

4. Unauthorized disclosure, use, dissemination of personal information regarding minors.

5. Restriction of minors’ access to materials harmful to them.

The administrative procedures developed under this policy shall also provide that authorized individuals may temporarily disable the School’s technology protection measures to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purpose.

The Superintendent or his or her designee shall conduct an annual analysis of the implementation of this policy, and shall make recommendations to the Board as needed to ensure that the School’s approach to Internet safety is effective.

User Responsibilities
During school hours, users may responsibly access electronic resources including the Internet for school related purposes only. The term "school related purpose" includes use of the system for classroom activities, which may involve e-mail communication, career development, and curriculum driven research. It also includes use of the system for other school activities such as sports, other co-curricular activities and school sponsored fund raising activities.

The School may provide e-mail access for students and staff. Students and staff may use real-time electronic communication, such as chat or instant messaging (only for specifically organized age-appropriate educational activities).

Personal contact information may be posted online for legitimate educational purposes. Students agree to follow communication safety requirements outlined in administrative procedures when using electronic communications including the Internet.

All users of School electronic resources are expected to act in a responsible, ethical and legal manner. Specifically, the following uses are prohibited:

1. Commercial or for-profit uses.

2. Product advertisement or political lobbying.

3. Bullying or harassment

4. Offensive or inflammatory communication, including hate mail, discriminatory remarks or “sexting.”

5. Unauthorized or illegal installation, distribution, reproduction or use of copyrighted materials.

6. Accessing sending, receiving, transferring, viewing sharing or downloading obscene, pornographic, lewd or otherwise illegal materials, images or photographs.

7. Inappropriate language or profanity.

8. Impersonation of another user.

9. Loading or using unauthorized games, programs, files or other electronic media.

10. Disabling or bypassing the Internet blocking/filtering software without authorization.

11. Accessing, sending, receiving, transferring, viewing, sharing or downloading confidential information without authorization.

Students are responsible for the safe-handling of electronic equipment and devices.

Staff may access the School’s electronic resources for limited personal use. Limited personal use of the School’s electronic resources including the Internet shall be allowed if permission is granted by the Superintendent or his or her designee in advance, and the use:

○ imposes no tangible cost to the School;

○ does not unduly burden the School’s electronic resources;

○ occurs during non-instructional time and does not impede other student or staff access for educational purposes; and

○ does not violate this policy.

Parental Notification and Responsibility
Cavendish Town Elementary School will provide written notice to parents/guardians about student use of electronic resources including the Internet, the policies and procedures governing their use, and the limitation of liability of the School. Parents/guardians must sign an agreement to allow their child(ren) to access the School’s electronic resources including the Internet and return this agreement to the school before access will be granted. Students 18 years of age or older must sign their own agreement. A signed user agreement will not be required when students are using school computers for research as part of a course requirement and the use is supervised by a responsible adult.

Limitation/Disclaimer of Liability
Cavendish Town Elementary School is not liable for unacceptable use or violations of copyright restrictions or other laws, user mistakes or negligence, and costs incurred by users. The School is not responsible for ensuring the accuracy, age appropriateness, or usability of any information found on the school’s electronic resources network including the Internet. The School is not responsible for any damage experienced, including, but not limited to, loss of data or interruptions of service. The School is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through or stored on the electronic resources system including the Internet, or for financial obligations arising through their unauthorized use.

Enforcement

In the event there is an allegation that a user has violated this policy, a student will be provided with notice and opportunity to be heard in the manner set forth in the student disciplinary policy.

Allegations of staff member violations of this policy will be processed in accordance with contractual agreements and legal requirements.

The School will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to illegal activities conducted through the use of the school’s electronic resources including the Internet.

Date Warned: August 15, 2012

Date Adopted: September 18, 2012