Information
can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page.
The 2/7/14 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Cavendish
Related News
2.
Fundraising for Lindsey
3. LPCTV to Hold
Third Derby Gala May 3 at Pot Belly Pub in Ludlow
4. Events
1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
Cavendish’s Olympic Connection: Julia Ford, whose family home is in
Proctorsville, grew up learning to race
at Okemo. Her brother Willie Ford is a Proctorsville Firefighter. Through years
of dedication, Julia is part of the USA Olympic Alpine team in Sochi. For
schedule of races go to http://www.sochi2014.com/en/schedule-and-results Best of luck Julia. FMI: http://juliaford.org
Accident on 103 between Depot and Greven Rd: On 2.4.14
(Tuesday), at approximately 4:14 AM, 911 received a call from Brandi Pelkey of
Springfield, VT advising that she was in a serious car crash. It took a little
over an hour to extract Pelkey from her vehicle. The impact into a tree was so
great that the front of her vehicle pinned her into the car crushing her feet
and legs. Pelkey was flown, via DHART, to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center,
in Lebanon, New Hampshire with serious injuries, which were not life
threatening. Investigation revealed that Pelkey was traveling
south on Vermont Route 103, in Cavendish, Vermont when she fell asleep. Her
vehicle left the roadway, went down a slight embankment and struck a large
tree. Pelkey was not wearing her seatbelt. VT State Police Press Release
Cavendish Fire Destroys Cavendish Office: Around 6:30 on Thursday Feb. 6, 2014,
the Cavendish and Proctorsville Fire Departments, were called to a fire at 2055 Main Street, Cavendish. The
office of Chimney Care, the building once served as the Town Office and
library. Pieter van Schaik owns the
building. In addition to Cavendish's fire departments, Ludlow, West
Weathersfield, Reading, Ascutney and Mt. Holly fire departments also responded.
For pictures of the fire, go to http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2014/02/cavendish-fire-2614.html
Congratulations
to Madi Huntley: Cavendish resident, GMUHS senior and Captain of the
GMUHS girls’ basketball team, Madi Huntley achieved 1,000 points in the first
quarter of last Saturday’s basketball game against Leland and Gray. Only 8
students, and the second female, in the history of the school have been able to
accrue this many points. Go Madi Go!
Norovirus in Claremont: If you shop or go to Claremont
for other activities, be aware that they are experiencing an out break of
norovirus, which many refer to as the stomach flu. Frequent hand washing helps
avoid this virus. Valley News
Ignat Solzhenitsyn Talk Postponed Due to Weather: Ignat
Solzhenitsyn was scheduled to give a talk in Brattleboro Wednesday night (Brook
Library) as part of the Vermont Humanities Council's First Wednesdays lecture
series. The event has been rescheduled to Friday, March 28 at 7 pm. Vermont
Humanities Council
Final NECAP Results: Results from the
October 2013 administration of the New England Common Assessment Program
(NECAP) were released on Thursday. This is the final year the NECAP will be
given for reading, writing, and mathematics as Vermont is transitioning to the
Smarter Balanced Assessment system. The tests were designed to measure
students’ achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics in grades 3 through
8 and grade 11, with approximately 45,000 students participating each year.
Vermont continues to see two distinct trends: girls outperform boys in reading
and writing, and the achievement gap continues between children in high- and
low-income families for all subjects. In particular, male students who qualify
for free and reduced lunch lag behind their peers in reading and writing in
these tests. Click for CTES and GMUHS reports. Press Release
Punxsutawney Phil Vs. The Farmer’s Almanac: The short answer, both are no better
than a coin toss, and as far as Phil, he’s been right only 38% of the time. So
don’t take his forecast on Groundhog’s Day-Feb. 2-too seriously. Yes it was for
six more weeks of winter, but living in Vermont, that’s what we’d expect
anyway. NPR
VT Propane Prices Spike: Midwest farmers used four times as much propane
to dry their crops last fall than the year before, and Vermont fuel dealers and
customers are feeling the heat. A wet fall has led to a shortage in supply that
has driven residential prices to record highs across the country this year.
Dealers have to travel further to find enough propane to serve their customers,
Vermont dealers say. The average price for residential propane in Vermont has
increased from $3.75 per gallon in December to $4.22 per gallon on Feb. 3,
according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Vermont Digger
Beware of Bears Out
of Hibernation: Officials with the fish and wildlife department say changing weather
conditions including rain and a lack of snow may cause black bears to leave
their dens. The department says the wild animals have turned up in a number of
residential areas and that one black bear killed a hunter's dog in Elmore
already this winter. Bear experts say hunters, hikers, and skiers, should steer
clear of areas where they see bear tracks. WCAX
2. FUNDRAISING FOR LINDSEY
In the days
immediately following Irene, a young girl expressed interest in learning to
play fiddle. While her mother, Sue Willis, helped staff the shelter’s kitchen,
fiddler Bob Naess started teaching Lindsey the basics of fiddle 101. Sue and
Lindsey, who were from Chester, were daily fixtures at the shelter. Lindsey would often
be seated in the vestibule of the school practicing the fiddle.
Last week a
number of local news outlets [WCAX] carried a
different story about Lindsey. This time it was about Lindsey’s send off party
before she goes to Boston Children’s Hospital for intensive chemotherapy and a
bone marrow transplant. At 5, Lindsey was diagnosed with acute myelodysplastic
syndrome. While that's in remission, her body is rejecting the first bone
marrow transplant and requires a second one. After the transplant in mid
February, she will spend seven months in isolation to prevent infections.
The Chester Fire Department, who helped to organize last week’s party have
set up a fund:
Yosemite Engine Company
Lindsey’s Fund
PO Box 370
Chester, VT 05143
3. LPCTV
to Hold Third Derby Gala May 3 at Pot Belly Pub in Ludlow
LPCTV, the community television station and media
education center for the Black River Valley, will hold its third “Kentucky Derby Gala – A
Night at the Races” fundraising event on May 3 at the Pot Belly Pub in Ludlow
from 5:00pm to 8pm. The event will feature great food and live entertainment
which will all be included in the per person ticket price of $25. Entertainment
will include several locally sponsored “horse races”, culminating in a viewing
of the Kentucky Derby live on television, followed by live music. One of
the winners for each race will receive a prize donated by local
merchants. There will also be a grand prize drawing with other valuable
prizes. Local merchants interested in sponsoring races or making prize
donations should contact Michelle Stinson at LPCTV at 802-228-8808.
Everyone should mark the event on their calendars for May 3rd and
plan to attend this exciting event.
4. EVENTS
This week, the following activities will be taking place:
• Selectboard
Meeting (Monday, Feb. 10): The monthly selectboard meeting will
take place at 6:30 pm at the Town Office. The agenda will be posted to the
Cavendish VT blog as soon as it is received. FMI:
226-7292
• Okemo
Valley Regional Chamber Mixer (Wed. Feb. 12) Monthly Okemo Valley Regional
Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Outback Pizza in Ludlow-5:30-7:30. FMI: http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/event/february-okemo-valley-regional-chamber-mixer/
• Valentine’s
Day (Friday, Feb. 14): CTES PTO Gigantic Bake Sale 3-7 pm.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Special at the Glimmerstone
Mansion Valentines Day Special, Friday February 14th: $175 per couple, Live
Music, Roses, Bottle of Champagne or Wine, 5-Course Pre-Fixed Meal 15% of Room
Reservations if Dinner Special is booked Tax, Gratuity and Additional Alcoholic
Beverages Not Included Reservations Required. FMI: http://www.yourplaceinvermont.com/event/romantic-valentines-day-special-glimmerstone-mansion/
To learn more about upcoming events in Cavendish and surrounding towns go
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