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This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society
The 9/7/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1.Cavendish Related News
2. CCF Accepting Applications for Fall 2012 Grants
3. Urgent Call for Volunteers: “Fix Greven Field Day”
4. Cavendish Calendar 9/7-9/23
1. Cavendish Related News
Cavendish Town Plan Adopted: By a vote of 85 to 44, the Town Plan was adopted by the voters of Cavendish. Even though there were not a lot of items on the ballot, there were 134 voters who voted on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The usual turnout for this type of election is closer to 100.
Latest Update from the Cavendish Town Constable: According to the Cavendish Constable’s Facebook page, The Constables Office has a radar unit now. You will be seeing a plain white Impala roaming around town. When I am out running radar I will also be patrolling businesses and construction sites, back roads. Please spread the word, together we can deter criminals from looking this way for their next payday.
Cavendish Couple Wins Free State Fair Wedding: The Vermont State Fair is a memorable time for many visitors but especially so for one Cavendish Couple. Alicia Sprague and Todd Muguira got hitched! The couple won the My Fair Wedding contest-- where local sponsors put on a free wedding for one couple at the state fair on Saturday. WCAX
Ludlow Police Activity Over Labor Day Holiday: Over the Labor Day Holiday Ludlow Police conducted 5 saturation patrols as a part of the Statewide anti-aggressive driving campaign, a total of 96 people were contacted, 12 traffic tickets were issued one person was arrested for DUI with another arrested on an outstanding warrant. There were no motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol and none resulting in injuries. Ludlow Police Facebook page
Vermonter Dies of Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Health officials confirm that one person in Vermont has now died of EEE and another is hospitalized with the disease. For the past six weeks every time Vt. state entomologist Alan Graham has collected a sample mosquito population near the border of Addison and Rutland counties, he's found the species culiseta melanura, the mosquito carrying Eastern equine encephalitis. Spraying will take place in Brandon, VT to help stop the mosquito born disease. Press Release
Preparedness Month in VT: As the one-year anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene passes, now is a good time to consider whether or not you are ready for Vermont’s next disaster. To that end, Governor Peter Shumlin has declared September to be Preparedness Month in the state of Vermont. Assemble a kit of emergency supplies that will allow you and your family to survive for at least three days in the event an emergency occurs. The kit should include basic items like water, food, battery-powered radio, flashlight, over the counter fever and pain relievers, and a first aid kit. A complete list can be found in the Vermont Emergency Management Family Disaster Preparedness Workbook. You can download a copy vem.vermont.gov, or get a hard copy by calling VEM at (800) 347-0488. Press Release
GMUHS Ferenc Named Principal of the Year: The Vermont Leader Award Winner-High School Principal of the Year is Thomas Ferenc, principal of GMUHS. Earlier this year, he received Principal of the Year by MetLife/NASSP. This award honors achievement based on four criteria: Set direction, develop people, redesign their organizations and manage their instructional programs.
2. CCF Accepting Applications for Fall 2012 Grants: The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications for grants that will be awarded this fall. The deadline for applying is October 1, 2012. Applications are available at the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s website: www.CavendishCCA.org and include instructions on how and where to apply.
The fund began in 2007 giving cash grants to organizations for educational and cultural projects, programs and events of benefit to the Cavendish community. Last spring awards were given to five organizations. The Cavendish Historical Society for its Hands on History classroom workshops for elementary school students; to the Cavendish Community Theater for its 2012 community production and for equipment to continue the local theater tradition; to Fiber Arts in Vermont, Inc. for classroom enhancements at the Six Loose Ladies fiber store in Proctorsville; to Chronic Conditions Information Net, Inc. for a series of health and aging workshops; and to the Greven Field Restoration Project to underwrite the Solzhenitsyn Concert.
Projects, programs or events must directly benefit the Cavendish community in some way. A panel of local citizens reviews all applications and recommends the ultimate grantees based on the quality and feasibility of each proposal. Grants are not expected to exceed $1,000 each and will depend primarily on the number of applications and the amounts requested.
For further information on applying, on eligibility or on any other aspect of the grant program, or for help completing the application, please call Peter LaBelle at 226-7250 or Barbara Dickey at 226-7187.
3. Urgent Call for Volunteers: “Fix Greven Field Day”: Help to restore Greven Field with the Red Sox Foundation. On Saturday, September 8th the Red Sox Foundation is coming to Cavendish to help finish repairs to our Greven baseball fields. The Red Sox Foundation, the official charitable arm of the Boston Red Sox, has chosen our Greven Field to be one of the beneficiaries of their generous "100 Acts of Kindness" program. On Saturday, September 8th, starting at 9:30 am, the foundation will organize, manage, and fund a "Fix the Field Day." A group of 30 volunteers is needed. Greven organizers stress that they must have these 30 volunteers in order for the Red Sox Foundation to proceed on this day of work. Painting, infield work, and fencing are among the projects that will be worked on. Some repairs to Greven Field were made this summer, but there is still plenty to do! The foundation is offering a free catered lunch to all volunteers, which will be provided by Singleton's Store. This is an amazing opportunity to work alongside one of the most generous organizations in the sports world and should be a fun day for the community.
If you'd like to volunteer or find out more, please contact Marion Brody at 484-5302.
Did you know that in addition to the two ball fields, a volleyball court and hiking trail are being built? And just wait until your children see the new playground structure that was donated and recently installed. Plans for a horseshoe pit and basketball court are in the works, too, making Greven a Recreation Area for all ages to enjoy. Come join us Saturday and see for yourself!
4. Cavendish Calendar 9/7-9/16
September 7 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.
September 8 (Saturday): Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Springfield and Weathersfield Transfer Stations. To learn what will be accepted, go to www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org FMI: 802-674-9235
• 13th Annual RiverSweep (Black River): Meeting at the gazebo in Ludlow’s Veteran’s Park across the street from the library. Supplies for clean up will be provided along with lunch and refreshments. Cash donations help offset the costs involved in RiverSweep and the BRAT's many other programs; checks may be mailed directly to the Black River Action Team at 101 Perley Gordon Rd, Springfield VT 05156. Larger donations ($250 or more) can be tax-deductible if made out to and sent to our fiscal agent, the CT River Watershed Council at CRWC, 15 Bank Row, Greenfield MA 01301 (just note "BRAT" on the check). FMI: http://www.BlackRiverActionTeam.org
• Fix Greven Field, see item 3 above.
• Cavendish Community Theatre presents “Look at it This Way,” by Stan and Jane Hart. Curtain is at 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Admission is free, donations appreciated. FMI:226-7398
September 9 (Sunday): Celebrate “Back To School” by making an old style chalkboard using un sanded grout and paint. The workshop, part of the Cavendish Historical Society’s Hands on History program, is sponsored in part through a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund, a project of CCCA. The workshop begins at 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum in Cavendish. FMI: 802-226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Community Theatre presents “Look at it This Way,” by Stan and Jane Hart. Curtain is at 7 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Admission is free, donations appreciated. FMI:226-7398
September 10 (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 www.lpctv.org and Comcast Cable TV.
September 11 (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
September 12 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Golf Tournament sponsored by the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Noon at Okemo Valley Golf Club. FMI: http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/view/okemo-valley-golf-tournament/
September 13 (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 14 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market, 4-7 pm in front of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main St.
September 16 (Sunday): 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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