Friday, October 19, 2012

Cavendish Update 10/19/12 News/Events



Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page 

The 10/19/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Candidates Night
3. To Make Beeswax Candles You First Need to Clean
6. BRGN Stick Season Social Tonight
7. Cavendish Events 10/19/-10/26/12

 

1. Cavendish Related News

Maine Earthquake Felt in VT, Cavendish A magnitude 4.0 earthquake centered in southern Maine rattled Vermont and much of the rest of New England on Tuesday evening, the second minor temblor to affect the region in a week. The quake hit at 7:12 p.m. with an epicenter about four miles west of Hollis Center, Maine, according to the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colo., which monitors and reports on earthquakes worldwide. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the fairly minor tremor, which was slightly stronger than the quake that shook the area last week. Burlington Free Press 

New Tanker Truck for Proctorsville Fire Dept: According to their Facebook page, the Proctorsville Fire Dept. has received word that our new tanker truck will be leaving the Toyne factory in Breda, Iowa on the 24th of Oct, and heading to Clifton Park, NY to Shakerley Fire Truck Sales where it will get its finishing touches before it arrives in Proctorsville the first week of November. 

Health Officials Recommend Shots Before Flu Season Begins: While flu hasn’t arrived in Vermont, the Vermont Immunization Director Christine Finley says it’s not too early to guard against it. "You never know when it's going to hit and so as we begin to see an outbreak here or there, we don't know when we're going to see it and it takes two weeks' time to build immunity to flu," she warns. Flu shots were once thought to be 80 to 90 percent effective in preventing the disease. But Finley concedes that figure may be closer to 60 percent. In addition to the shot, Finley urges people to practice sanitary health habits and, if they do get sick, to stay home to avoid infecting others. To find a flu clinic go to the VT Depart of Health’s website http://www.healthvermont.gov/prevent/flu/flu_clinics.aspx

Mailing a Letter to Increase by a Penny: The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said that it will raise postage rates on Jan. 27, including a 1-cent increase in the cost of first-class mail to 46 cents. It also will introduce a new global "forever" stamp, allowing customers to mail first-class letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10. Burlington Free Press 

2. Cavendish Candidates Night
On Wednesday October 24th, at 6pm Candidates Night will take place at Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. Attending will be Mark Huntley and Scott Ranney, who are running for State Representative and  Alice Nitka, Dick McCormack and Dick Tracy who are running for State Senator. People are encouraged to submit questions to Will Hunter bluesprucehouse@gmail.com in advance, as he is moderating the forum. This event is sponsored by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) and will be taped by LPC-TV

3. To Make Beeswax Candles You First Need to Clean
On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) Hands on History Workshop will feature beeswax candle making. As you dip your wick into the golden colored wax, you may want to think about the steps it takes to extract the wax from the honeycomb.

For the last several years, when harvesting honey, Bruce McEnaney set aside the “cappings” from the honeycomb for candle making. This week, volunteers from CHS have been preparing the wax for dipping.

The first step was to put the cappings into a pot of water and heat. After it melts, any remaining honey and dirt (including dead bees) separates from the wax. The wax, while now out of the capping, can still be dirty, so it needs to re melted and then poured through cheesecloth to remove any remaining dirt. 

The free workshop, which also includes stenciling, quilt making and cider pressing, takes place from 9:30-11:30 at the Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. The workshop has been made possible in part thanks to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund, a project of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA).

The BRAT, a not-for-profit grassroots group since its inception in 2000, depends on volunteer elbow grease and local donations to improve and maintain the health of the Black River in Southeastern Vermont. One innovative way the team raises necessary monies is by collecting empty laser and inkjet cartridges, old cell phones, unused laptops, MP3 players, and other e-waste from the communities along the river. These items are sent to the FundingFactory Recycling Program (FundingFactory.com) to supplement the BRAT budget as they work on a variety of projects from RiverSweep (the annual river cleanup event) to the ongoing water quality monitoring program.

Individuals and business supporters can help the Black River Action Team by dropping off cartridges, cell phones, GPS units, and other small electronics at the Springfield-Chester Recycle Center and Transfer Station on the Fairground Road in Springfield. Interested in having items picked up? Want to support BRAT by shipping directly to FundingFactory for free? Learn how to donate e-waste in a way that’s convenient for you by contacting BRAT Director Kelly Stettner at (802) 885-1533 or blackrivercleanup@yahoo.com.

LPCTV has released a new video that describes the progress it has made in creating a new studio location in the Ludlow Community Center Complex.  The video focuses on the needs of LPCTV to complete its studio and then complete the remaining building to complete its relocation move to the center. FMI: www.lpctv.org

 6. BRGN Stick Season Social Tonight
The Black River Good Neighbor 3rd Annual Stick Season Social at Bella Luna Ristorante takes place tonight, Oct. 19. Lots of people from Cavendish benefit from BRGN and many of our friends and neighbors are involved in helping to make this event a success. While tickets are limited, it may be possible to purchase them at the door.  The event includes a Silent Auction, raffle, dinner buffet, dessert table and cash bar. FMI: www.brgn.org or 228-3663. For last minute ticket availability call Peter LaBelle at 802-376-5648

7. Cavendish Events 10/19/-10/26/12
October 19 (Friday): Parent Teacher Conferences at CTES 12:40-8 pm
              • Black River Good Neighbor Services 3rd Annual Stick Season Social at Bella Luna Ristorante. Silent Auction, raffle, dinner buffet, dessert table and cash bar. FMI: www.brgn.org or 228-3663

October 20 (Saturday): Hands on History Workshop: Learn Settler Crafts-Quilting, candle making; stenciling and cider pressing. This free workshop is being offered by the Cavendish Historical Society in part thanks to a grant from the Cavendish Community Fund, a project of CCCA. The workshop is from 9:30-11:30 at the Cavendish Elementary School in Proctorsville. FMI: margoc@tds.net or 802-226-7807.
• Local Newberry winning author Karen Hesse, “Out of the Dust,” “The Music of Dolphins,”  “Brooklyn Bridge,” visit at the Cavendish Library at 1 pm. FMI: 226-7503
  • Okemo Mountain Job Fair FMI: http://www.okemo.com

October 23 (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
  • The US Postal Service will hold a public meeting at the Cavendish Post Office at 4 pm to answer questions and provide additional information about the POST Plan, which will reduce service window hours at the Cavendish Post Office to four hours per day. 

October 24 (Wednesday): CCCA is sponsoring a forum for local candidates to appear, answer questions from the floor and give their views on issues important to the local voters.  The session will be held at the Cavendish Town Elementary School on Wednesday, October 24th at 6:00 p.m. See Article 2 above for more information.
  •  Tess Gauthier, is hosting the candidate for Lt. Governor, Cass Gekas at a Proctorsville residence from 6-7:30 pm. FMI: tessbgauthier@gmail.com
 
October 25 (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 26 (Friday): Halloween Party at CTES, 6-8 pm. FMI: 226-7824

 





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