Cavendish Update 11/30/12 News/Events

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The 11/30/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:

1. Cavendish Town Survey

2. Cavendish Related News

3. Water your Christmas Tree

4. Cavendish Activities 12/1-12/9

 

1. CAVENDISH TOWN SURVERY

If you have not already done so, please complete the Town Survey that was sent last month by the Cavendish Planning Commission.  There are extra paper copies at the Town Office and the survey is available online.  

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

Cavendish Larceny and Vandalism to a Motor Vehicle: Vermont State Police received a report of a larceny and vandalism to a motor vehicle at 695 Main Street,  (Patrick Spaulding) in the Town of Cavendish.  The suspect(s) vandalized and stole undisclosed amount of auto parts and accessories sometime between 11/20-11/26/12. If you have any information relating to this crime, please contact Trooper Bryson Lunderville of the Vermont State Police, Rockingham Barracks at, 802/875-2112

Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale: Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Dept’s annual Christmas Tree sales will be taking place on Dec 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9^th, from 9am to 4pm. Trees start at $30 and Proctorsville also has wreaths ($15) with a bow. On Saturday the 8th Santa will be arriving on a fire truck at 10am. Bring the kids by for a picture and to give their Christmas lists to Santa. While you’re there enjoy a free cup of coffee and a homemade doughnut. Don't forget to check out the new FEMA funded Tanker Truck.

Rising Teacher’s Health Insurance Could Cost Taxpayers: Analysis from the Vermont Education Health Initiative suggests insurance premiums for teachers will go up roughly 14 percent for the 2013-2014 school year. There are three main reasons behind the increase. Tops is a rise in claims-- teachers are seeking more medical care, including a large increase in specialized care, like cancer treatment. Second, the recession hurt VEHIs investments, reducing financial reserves. And third, rising costs from new benefit mandates and health care reforms. WCAX 

3. WATER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

With many people already putting up their Christmas Trees, it’s important to water them. The Proctorsville Fire Dept. has posted a link to a video, which shows what happens when you don’t water versus when you do. Please take a minute to watch this video.  The test, as shown in the video,  was conducted by the National Fire Protection Association and Underwriters Laboratories.

4. CAVENDISH ACTIVITIES 12/1-12/9

December 1 (Saturday): Ludlow Winter Farmer’s Market, 9-1 at Inside Market at the corner of Main St. and Andover St. (Rt. 100 South) FMI: http://ludlowfarmersmarket.org/

  • Stuff a Bus with foods needed for Black River Good Neighbor. The bus will be located in front of Shaw’s from 10-3. Shopping wish lists will be available. All donations are tax deductible. FMI: 228-3663

  • Live Music at Glimmerstone Mansion, Don Kahn from 7-10. FMI: 554-0045

  • Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments’ annual Christmas Tree Sale-trees start at $30. Proctorsville also offers wreaths at $15.

December 2 (Sunday): Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments’ annual Christmas Tree Sale-trees start at $30. Proctorsville also offers wreaths at $15.

December 4 (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, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

December 5 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office.

December 6 (Thursday): HAPPY ST. NICHOLAS DAY

  • 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

December 7 (Friday): National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

December 8 (Saturday): Ludlow Winter Farmer’s Market, 9-1 at Inside Market at the corner of Main St. and Andover St. (Rt. 100 South) FMI: http://ludlowfarmersmarket.org/

  • Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments’ annual Christmas Tree Sale-trees start at $30. Proctorsville also offers wreaths at $15. Santa will be stopping by at 10 am at the Proctorsville Fire Dept. Stop by and have a free coffee and homemade doughnut.

December 9 (Sunday): Hobbit Party, 11:30 at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville. Join the Librarians of Fletcher Memorial Library and Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and The Book Nook to discuss The Hobbit by J.R. Tolkien, take part in a trivia challenge, dress up for the costume contest, play games, eat hobbit foods, and possibly win prizes. FMI: 226-7503

  • Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments’ annual Christmas Tree Sale-trees start at $30. Proctorsville also offers wreaths at $15.

  • Chanukah begins. HAPPY CHANUKAH

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