Friday, September 21, 2012

Cavendish Update 9/21/12 Events/News


Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page 

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.


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 250th 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 65th 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 250th Cavendish Historical Timeline. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

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