What a busy month of July we had. Congratulations to Elise & Payne Junker of Gallery 103, along with Michael Alon of DaVallia Art & Accents, and the bridge re-opening party committee. It was a great turnout and fun party!! Governor Shumlin, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Sue Minter, Chris Williams DOT, Tourism Commissioner Megan Smith, Jim Hall and team from Cold River Bridges, Representative Leigh Dakin, Town of Chester Manager David Pisha, and selectboard chairman, John DeBenedetti, all participated in the ribbon cutting(s).
Lew Watters presented a signed Chester print; Leah Cunningham along with parents Cynthia Prairie and Shawn Cunningham presented Chester flags and Leah read a letter from the USDA (who provided ChesterUnited with the grant). Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce President Bill Dakin said a few words and gratitude was shared by all!
Thanks to the kids for helping with the games, Ryan, Leah, and Erika.
Thanks to the Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center at the American Legion complex, for all your hard work, venue, and all the things you do for the community!
Thanks to Lisai's, The Fullerton Inn, Heritage Deli, the American Legion, and everyone who brought a dish to share.
Many, many pictures were taken from all the newspapers as well as our own photographer, Donald Dill - check out his pictures on our facebook page!
I hope I didn't leave anyone out. We are blessed to live, work and play in such a great Okemo Valley community!!!
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We're also happy that the Chester Info Booth has re-opened on July 21st before the first Chester Music Series. Big thanks to the following businesses who donated time, money, expertise to help get this done under budget and on time.
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Thanks to the Ludlow Merchants for putting on a great firework show!
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We have been hosting free continental breakfasts in each town, to share with the community what the Chamber is doing, and what resources we might be able to bring to each community that we serve.
Please join us at 8am. Feel free to invite a guest.
August 15 - Java Baba - Ludlow
September 15 - Wilder House Restaurant at President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth
October 24 - Bryant House - Weston
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Call to action:
August 10 - 3rd Annual Okemo Valley Business Expo at Green Mountain Banquet & Conference Center in Chester from 5:30-7:30pm. The expo will highlight dining, shopping, services, health and wellness and green technologies. Come "Shop the Valley" under one roof. Thank you Adam Rosenberg for providing the music. This week is the last week to sign up for a table!!! Call the Chamber 228-5830!
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Chamber Golf Tournament is Thursday, September 15 at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Please call Mary Knight of Knight Tubs to help on the committee, sponsor a hole, donate a prize and/or to sign up your foursome. 228-2260. All are welcomed.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this special event: Wednesday, September 21st 5:30-7:30pm at Bella Luna-
2012 Women of Okemo Valley Calendar reveal party! You don't want to miss this! Purchase your calendar at the door ($20). All proceeds benefit the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure for breast cancer and the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Meet the women who participated in the calendar and you will be able to get them to autograph their page. We will also be auctioning off select items used in each shoot!!! This event is for adults only!
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ATTN China Travelers: We will need your $200 deposit, passport and $155 for your China visa by the end of August to hold your seat. The balance of $2,000 is due in early December. Click here China for details on the trip.
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Would you like to help our Chamber grow? Consider running for the 2012 Board of Directors. Please email Marji if you're interested and we'll put you on the ballot! We meet the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30-4pm.
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Chamber Mixers
Join us for our monthly Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Bring a door prize if you can.
All Mixers are from 5:30-7:30pm
2011 MIXER LINE UP
August 10- 3rd Annual Okemo Valley Business Expo at Green Mountain Banquet and Conference Center - Chester
Music by Adam Rosenberg. This is event is free for the public.
September 14- The Village Green Gallery - Weston
September 21 - 2012 Women of Okemo Valley calendar reveal party - Bella Luna Ristorante- Ludlow
October 12- Berkshire Bank - Ludlow
November 9- Jackson Gore Inn - Ludlow
December 14- Annual Meeting at Stone Hearth Inn & Tavern - Chester
Membership Committee News
The membership committee met on July 22. Please contact Laura Williams if you want to join our committee.
The Chamber is currently looking to hire a part-time membership assistant for 2 days/week.
Thanks Leanne for a great testimonial: Do you have a testimonial to share? We'd love to hear how we're doing!
"I have a new business in Ludlow and joined the Chamber about 3 months ago. I've already earned the equivalent of my dues in work from the contacts that I've made at the mixers. Okemo Valley Chamber membership is a great business investment."
Leanne Jewett
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WorkSmart, Administrative Assistance
"When one of you is not enough"
www.WrkSmrt4U.com
(802) 228-2201
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We reviewed new member applications, member benefits and ways to increase membership. We brought up raising the Chamber dues next year since they haven't been raised in over 4 years, but the Board decided not to given the economy. So, we will continue to give you a lot of value for your $20/month investment. (1-2 employees).
Top 12 Reasons for joining our Chamber include:
* Group discounts-Staples, LaValleys, HB Fuels, newspaper
* Health and dental insurance
* Co-Op Marketing Opportunities
* Trade Shows and Fairs
* Professional Email Marketing program
* Free Listing on our website: www.yourplaceinvermont.com
* Free Listing on our mobile app
* Free Listing in our twice a year Regional Guidebook
* Referrals
* Marketing and promoting your events
* Monthly mixers
* Free Educational programs
Don't forget to sign up for these member benefits and to use your M2M card to save money. (Using the card will support local business and save you money - which will cover your membership dues).
1. LaValley Building Supply invites Chamber members to become an Okemo Valley/LaValley Retail Member. Show your M2M card and fill out a LaValley/Middleton member form. Currently this program is to provide a standard 5% discount, however, if you also sign up for the e-member program, you will receive additional savings and the latest specials on products and services. Yard items are not included in this program. Call Ron Godfrey for details 228-4665 or stop in today!!
2. Staples invites Chamber members to join our group discount. We have a master account offering a core list of product savings. Every member will have the opportunity to customize their products for their specific business needs. To sign up for this 25% savings program, you must call AnnMarie Conklin at 877-482-8027 or email annmarie.conklin@staples.com
3. HB Fuels - Call Tom so he can explain the program to you. 885-2300.
Be sure to check all Member Benefits on our website. Let's all do business with each other at a discount. Keep it local and support one another.
Free coupon offer on www.yourplaceinvermont.com
Call 228-7664 Spring River Marketing to get set up. One time $20 set up fee. We can add your coupon to our app as well as website.
Welcome New Members
The Chamber welcomes the following new members:
Pure Payments - Chittenden
Weston Village Store - Weston
Weston Village Christmas Shop - Weston
Heartland Payment Systems - Putney
Glorias Pantry - Cuttingsville
CZ Environmental Remediation - Ludlow
Hawks Mountain Consulting - Chester
Fletcher Memorial Library - Ludlow
Marketing Committee News
The marketing committee met briefly on July 26th at the Chamber office and will be meeting again on August 2 at 3pm at the Cool Moose Cafe. Our web host, Got2Web will be reviewing our website stats with us. Feel free to join us.
We reviewed the results of our May advertising campaigns, (CT Magazine, Yankee Magazine, VT Vacation Guide, Travelhost Magazine and Southern VT Arts & Living); google ad campaign (for July events) and mobile app stats. We used our QR code in all ads in May and saw increased downloads for the 4 month period:
Apple platform 3/1 was 68 and 7/6 was 252
Droid platform 3/1 was 71 and 7/6 was 154
139 406
Today is the last day to sign up for our mobile app at the introductory price of $100/year. After 8/1 it's $249/year.
Our app winner this month is Patti Roberts from Jacksonville, TX. She wrote "coming to Vermont next month and downloaded app for on the go info. Looking forward to my trip and leaving behind the 100+ degree days of Texas behind for a couple of weeks." Sent from her i-phone.
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NEW: Check out our Outdoor Adventure Packages on our website. Be sure to give Danielle your specials and also submit them for free on vermontvacation.com
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Our Fall marketing includes co-op ads in our usual:
Travelhost of Vermont
Southern VT Arts & Living
Vermont Vacation Guides (inside front and inside back covers)
NEW...Sept/Oct issue in Cape Air Magazine.
NEW...brand ad in Vermont Life - Winter Edition
NEW...Dec/January 2012 issue of USA Travel Guide
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Last week to sign up for a table at our Expo on 8/10. (1 1/2 weeks away)
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We're still looking for Golf Hole Sponsors, prizes and teams. Contact Mary Knight 228-2260
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We also have 2 spots left to market your business at the Big E in Springfield MA. September 23 from 3p-9p.
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We will be participating in the New York Times Travel Show March 2-4, 2012 and the Boston Globe Travel Show on February 10-12, 2012 with Stowe again next year. Let me know if you're interested in attending either show.
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ChamberMail - This is a direct mail piece that is mailed out monthly to new homeowners in both Rutland and Windsor counties. Last years participants received 2000 names and addresses for their own follow up. This program is especially for our Service Companies.
Pricing begins at $199 for the entire year and will begin mid-September 2011 through September 2012 or to 2,000 new homeowners (whichever comes first). DEADLINE 8/9.
Upcoming Events:
Please submit your events to us 2 weeks in advance.
If you don't see your event in the calendar, please call us.
www.YourPlaceInVermont.com
News from our Members
Congratulations to Pat Budnick for raising $4158.00 from her annual Music in the Meadow fundraiser for cancer research!
Sales from our "2012 Women of Okemo Valley" calendar will be contributing to this event next year to make that number grow!
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WeddingWire Acquires Project Wedding - one of the top 5 online wedding sites in the industry.
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Congratulations to Coleman Brook Tavern
who is one of four Vermont Restaurants to receive Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2011!
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The Richards Group Acquires the Davis Insurange Agency in Ludlow.
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If you have news, please email: mgraf@yourplaceinvermont.com Subject: newsletter
so we can share with our members!
Chester Rotary News:
David Armstrong, the Pastor of Chester's Congregational Church has also served as the President of the Chester Rotary Club since July of 2010. David passed the gavel to the new President, Dan Cote, owner of Inn Victoria. From Left; Dan Cote Incoming President, David Armstrong outgoing President, and David Hoops Regional Assistant Governor.
In the past year the Chester Rotary has been involved with numerous projects designed to support the community as well as scholarship awards for Green Mountain Union High School students. Over $50,000 has been raised for these projects in 2011. Scholarship awards in 2011 have included five individual $1000 scholarships and one scholarship valued at $1000 /year for four years under the Andy Ladd Scholarship Fund.
The Chester Rotary meets together at 7AM each Thursday at the Fullerton Inn. Anyone is welcome to attend.A wonderful breakfast is provided for the price of $9.00 per person. Meetings start at 7AM and end at 8AM sharp.
Contact: Dan Cote, President of the Chester Rotary Club 802-875-4288
Email: dboycote@gmail.com
Web: http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/Hom/homeD.asp?cid=2919
Ludlow Rotary News:
Ludlow Rotary Club Welcomes 2011-12 Club President Mary Crowley
The Ludlow Rotary Club is pleased to announce the changing of the gavel held on June 28, 2011. Pictured above is outgoing President Jill Tofferi (left) passing the gavel to Mary Crowley (right). Tofferi has been a member of the Ludlow Rotary Club since 1992. Crowley joined the Ludlow Rotary Club in 1998.
The Ludlow Rotary Club meets Tuesday's at 12:00 noon at DJ's. The club consists of 35 members and is active in local and international projects. The Ludlow Rotary Club was chartered in 1927 is celebrating their 84th year. Visit www.ludlowrotary.com for more info for the Ludlow Rotary Club. Please contact club president, Mary Crowley at 802-484-9793 for more information regarding the club and membership.
About Our Organization
Our Chamber provides the following member benefits:
*Health Insurance provided by Cigna,
*Dental Insurance provided by Delta Dental,
*Free listing on our website with web link,
*Free listing in our regional guidebook,
*Free listing on our mobile app,
*Free placement of your business brochures in our welcome centers in Ludlow and Chester,
*Free monthly chamber mixers,
*Free educational programs,
*Member to member discounts,
*Referrals,
*Co-op advertising opportunities
*Marketing and Promotion
*Events publicized,
*And much, much more!!!
Our Vision Statement:
The Okemo Valley region, consisting of the Towns of Andover, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Weston, is recognized as a four-season sustainable Vermont destination to be enjoyed by all.
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is recognized as an organization providing leadership, support and services vital to the health and future growth of the member businesses in the communities that we serve.
Chamber members are ambassadors for the Okemo Valley region, promoting the area as a vibrant place to live and to visit.
Our Mission Statement:
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization. It is the voice of its members and the business communities in the Towns of Andover, Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Weston, Vermont. It provides advocacy, support and unified regional marketing to promote and enhance our regional businesses and four-season economy.
We are not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Part of Cavendish Connects, the Cavendish, VT Blog archives the weekly e-mails, "Cavendish Update" and provides on-going information about current activities.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
CCCA Announces Photo Contest Winners
The judging has concluded in the annual photo contest sponsored by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. A three judge panel selected winners in three age categories. This year the judges awarded Stacia Spaulding first prize in the adult category for her photo - Doe Re Mi. Runner-ups to 1st prize were Jillian Palmer's Winter Morning and Mary McCallum's Summer Greens. The winner in age category 13-18 is Chris Palmer for his photo Cat Tails, and first prize in age category 5 to 12 goes to Emery Benoit for her photo Red White and Blue.
All photographs had to be taken in Cavendish, including Proctorsville by a full or part time Cavendish resident. The theme of the contest this year was “A View of Cavendish.”
As well as vying for top prize, each photograph was entered in a contest for inclusion in the CCCA 2012 calendar. This year marks the seventh year of the CCCA’s annual calendar, and the fourth year of the annual photo contest. Calendar photos are selected by vote of Cavendish residents, and the photo with the most votes receives the Popular Choice Award.
The choices for the next calendar are: Main St by James Burt; Spring Deer by Paula Felt; Seeds of Love by Martha Mott; Milkweed by Svetlana Phillips; Winter Morning by Jillian Palmer; Black River Valley by Winston Churchill; Purple Beauties by Cindy Fitzgibbons; Stop and Smell the Flowers by Tim O'Donoghue; Glad to be Back by Hans Schrag; Doe Re Mi by Stacia Spaulding; Apple Blossoms by Ellen Parrish; and Cat Tails by Chris Palmer.
Best in show is Spring Deer, by Paula Felt with runner ups Doe Re Mi by Stacia Spaulding and Playground Pug by Gail Verheyen.
CCCA has already announced that the next contest will occur in spring 2012, so Cavendish residents should be pointing their cameras around town and taking their best shots.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Cavendish Update 7/29/11 News/Aug Calendar/Events
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society blog
The 7/29/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Post Your Excess Veggies to Facebook
3. Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green Continues with Gypsy Reel on Aug. 3
5. Internet Essentials: Providing Low Cost Computers and Internet
6. Jackie Hubbard is the Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library for August
7. First Cavendish Historical Society Auction: Thank You
8. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 18th Century Money
9. Crow Point Road Presentation at the Cavendish Historical Society
10. August Cavendish Calendar
1. Cavendish Related News
Giving Low Income Vermonters a Break on Their Electric Bill: The Vermont Public Service Board has given final approval for the establishment of an Energy Support Program (ESP) that will provide electric bill assistance to the low-income ratepayers of CVPS and GMP. Vermont is the only state in the Northern US without such a program, and AARP Vermont has been fighting for such an outcome for more than seven years now and formally petitioned the Board on this matter two years ago after the Vermont Legislature paved the way for action by the Board. Press Release
Cavendish Post Offices Not Slated to Close: The US Postal Service announced on Tuesday it is reviewing 3,700 retail locations across the country for possible closure. "Our customer's habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal business," said Donahoe. "The Postal Service of the future will be smaller, leaner and more competitive and it will continue to drive commerce, serve communities and deliver value." Neither Cavendish nor Proctorsville Post Offices are on the list, available on-line at
VT Leads Nation in Underage Drinking: Vermont tops the nation when it comes to underage drinking. That's according to a new survey being released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report is based upon data collected in 2008 and 2009. More than 36 percent of 12-to-20-year-olds admitted drinking alcohol in the month the survey was conducted. Vermont teens are also near the top of the list for marijuana usage. Nearly 11 percent of Vermont teens admitted using the drug. The only state with a higher teen marijuana usage is Alaska. WCAX News
Debt Crisis: VT Ready for Worst: State Treasurer Beth Pearce says Vermont is as ready as it can be to ride out the repercussions if the federal government defaults on paying debt — should it come to that Tuesday. “We are analyzing our cash flow on a daily basis, and we do believe we have the short-term and medium-term liquidity to get us through a crisis,” Pearce said. Liquidity means access to cash to pay bills. Vermont expects to receive about $1.6 billion from the federal government over the course of the current budget year for dozens of programs, including Medicaid, which is subsidized health care for low-income residents, and transportation projects. Pearce said the state expects about $150 million from the federal government in August, including a $53 million payment for Medicaid on Aug. 1. Burlington Free Press
CAVENDISH’S FIRST TOWN WIDE TAG SALE JULY 30 9-3
2. Post Your Excess Veggies to Facebook
Gardens are starting to produce. So while you may have been waiting all summer for that first bite of zucchini from the garden, you might also be wondering what to do with the 20 extra ones on your counter. If you have extra produce, post it to the Cavendish Facebook page by just clicking on “like” and stating what you have and how people can contact you. Happy Gardening!
3. Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
There has been as unprecedented demand for food recently at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Food Shelf, the shelves are getting bare and there is an urgent need for food. Please go to http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2011/07/food-needed-for-black-river-good.html to learn how you can help.
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green Continues with Gypsy Reel on Aug. 3
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to spend an evening having fun on the Proctorsville Green listening to the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. when CCCA presents Gypsy Reel.
For over twenty years they have been acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Gypsy Reel, in their own words, is not a rock band that Celts, but a Celt band that rocks. They play high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world.
This will be the fourth of five concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. CCCA encourages all area residents and visitors to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just layback and relax on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public.
5. Internet Essentials: Providing Low Cost Computers and Internet
Comcast has introduced a new program called Internet Essentials, that provides affordable home internet service for $9.95 plus tax a month, plus a low cost computer for $149.99 plus tax and free internet training. To qualify, the household must meet all of these criteria: be located where Comcast offers internet service; have at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program; have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment. To apply, call 1855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to request an application.
6. Jackie Hubbard is the Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library for August
Jackie Hubbard has been painting for 40 years. She specializes in landscapes and has been painting a series of private homes by commission. Hubbard is inspired by the landscapes on the eastern seaboard. She loves the textures of the rocky coasts, the blue skies and the lush greens. She is interested in creating detail, yet remaining fresh in her approach. She has studied studio art in Ann Salthouse's workshops for several years. Hubbard has exhibited at the Rowayton Art Center, the Stamford Art Association, Stamford Senior Center Art Exhibits and the Ferguson Library in Stamford Connecticut. Hubbard is an active photographer and her works have been exhibited and also selected for the Cavendish Calendars. A selection of paintings and photographs by Ms. Hubbard are on display in the Redfield Proctor Room of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and
may be viewed during regular library open hours.
7. First Cavendish Historical Society Auction: Thank You
As part of Old Home Day this year, CHS held both a silent and live auction. It was not only a lot of fun, but money was raised to help with CHS expenses. A special note of thanks to Will Hunter, our auctioneer, as well as to the following who donated items for the auction: Old Cavendish Products, Inn at Glimmerstone, Therese and Hans Schrag, Gloria and Seymour Leven, Peter and Sandy Gregg, Winston Churchill, Mary McCallum, Candace Montessi, Lu Choiniere, Clare Murray, Six Loose Ladies, Judith Prescott, Heather Woodell, Bob Naess, Dan Churchill, Hunter Leigh Gallery, Richard Nye, Wallscapes (Roxie Davis), Singleton’s, Hancor, Goodman’s American Pie Pizza, Mary Ormrod, Etienne Ting, Ludlow Cooking Company, Village Clipper and Margo Caulfield
8. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 18th Century Money
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.
While working on props for the Cavendish Chronicles II (August 27 and 28) the question came up about what the early settlers would have had for money. For a variety of reasons, money was almost always in short supply during the early colonial period. The lack of coins and currency forced the colonists to barter. The English leaders felt that colonial exports, such as animal skins, dried fish, and tobacco, should be paid for in English goods. Colonial exports would be accepted in return for an equal value of such goods as fabrics, window panes, pewter dishes, and mirrors. This barter arrangement - an exchange of goods or services without using money - seemed ideal to the British but was increasingly unpopular with the colonists, who preferred coin for their exports to gain more independence over their buying power. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
According to Leslie V. Brock There was no colonial coinage nor did the sterling coin of Great Britain circulate in the colonies. Consequently, it was necessary for the colonies to amass a supply of coin through the medium of trade.
The money metal of the eighteenth century was silver, not gold. The chief coin of the colonies was the Spanish milled dollar (piece of eight), worth 4s. 6d. sterling. There were supplementary gold coins in circulation: the Johannes of Portugal, which circulated after 1722 and was worth 36s. sterling, and the Spanish Pistole, which was worth 12s. 2.8d. sterling, and had a substantial circulation in Virginia prior to the French and Indian War. The silver was chiefly derived from the West Indies trade. It was a saying in New England in the early eighteenth century that the "Fishery was then the NE Silver Mine."8 The gold came in as a result of trade with the south of Europe. The colonies retained the British monetary units: pounds, shillings, pence (1£ = 20s.; 1s. = 12d.). The foreign coins in circulation in the colonies had values placed upon them by the several colonial legislatures. They did not, however, long circulate at their sterling values. Either to retain their coin or to draw it from their neighbors, colonies raised the value at which it circulated within their boundaries. An upper limit to these values was set by the Proclamation of Queen Anne of 1704, which placed a maximum of six shillings on the Spanish milled dollar. Gold coins, however, were not within the scope of the proclamation. Throughout the colonial period, specie in the colonies tended to be in short supply.
9. Crow Point Road Presentation at the Cavendish Historical Society
With so many towns in Vermont celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the charter that created them, the Crown Point Road Association (CPRA) is reminding people that the reason for a number of the grants relates directly to early usage of the Crown Point Road. In 1759, the British government surveyed, constructed, and paid for Vermont's first interstate highway.
Named the Crown Point Road, it was built during the French and Indian War following England's defeat of French forces at Forts Carrilon and St. Frederic on Lake Champlain. Commanding General Jeffrey Amherst, wishing to continue the campaign into Canada, was in desperate need of fresh troops and supplies.
Because the established supply route from the Atlantic ports by way of Albany and Lake George was long and difficult, Amherst needed a more direct route.
For centuries past, Native Americans had followed the waterways leading from Canada to the coast. One of the most-traveled routes connected Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River following Otter Creek and the Black River. By a stroke of fortune this footpath led from Amherst’s strategic position at Crown Point, New York directly to an important military post, Fort No. 4 on the Connecticut River.
The General ordered his engineers to devise a plan to improve the route, and Captain John Stark, commanding Rogers Rangers, then cut and marked the road. The road construction was primitive but served its purpose for the remainder of the French and Indian War.
During the American Revolution, Colonial Militias, schooled by the British during the previous war, turned the tables on them and utilized the road to their own advantage, contributing to the ultimate British defeat.
With the arrival of peace, perhaps the greatest contribution of the Crown Point Road to Vermont history was as a conduit for the great influx of settlers coming to the (then) New Hampshire Grants to establish towns and homesteads.
Today, it is possible to walk or drive a car on many remaining sections of this ancient road, unique in American history.
As part of their outreach to towns celebrating this historic anniversary, CPRA is offering a slide show presentation of the road. The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is pleased to host Becky Tucker, Secretary of the CPRA on August 7 at 2pm at the CHS Museum on Main Street in Cavendish. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
10. August Cavendish Calendar
August 2 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 3 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office,
• Gypsy Reel will be playing at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green as part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) summer music series.
August 4 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
August 5 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 6 (Saturday): Drive in Movie Night at the Cavendish Library. Due to copyright issues, the name can’t be given, but it is the opposite of “Down.” Bring a snack. Screening begins at dusk.
August 7 (Sunday): Crown Point Road Association (CPRA) slide presentation on the Crown Point Rd, 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. FMI: 226-7807
August 8 (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. Check the website www.lpctv.org for more information.
August 9 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 10 (Wednesday): Cavendish Library’s Annual BBQ at 6 pm at the library, featuring Tom Joyce, Magic Man
• Voodoo Alien Blues will be playing at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green as part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) summer music series.
August 11 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
• Local fiddler Bob Naess and his Cajun/zydeco band will be playing in Chester, the Museum Green, at 6:30 pm. This is there only local performance this summer.
August 12 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 13 (Saturday): Picnic on the Proctorsville Green at noon, celebrating religious freedom in our country. Sponsored by the five churches of Cavendish. This event is part of the Town’s 250th Anniversary celebration. For more information call 226-8199
August 15 (Monday): Coffee with the Chamber, a free continental breakfast at Java Baba’s sponsored by the Okemo Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to share with each town what the Chamber is doing and receive feedback. FMI: 228-5830
August 16 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 18 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
August 19 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 23 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 25 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
August 26 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 27 (Saturday): Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years
August 28 (Sunday): Early Settlers Tour of Cavendish. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum at 2 pm. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years
August 29 (Monday): 7th grade orientation at GMUHS
August 30 (Tuesday): First Day of School
The 7/29/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Post Your Excess Veggies to Facebook
3. Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green Continues with Gypsy Reel on Aug. 3
5. Internet Essentials: Providing Low Cost Computers and Internet
6. Jackie Hubbard is the Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library for August
7. First Cavendish Historical Society Auction: Thank You
8. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 18th Century Money
9. Crow Point Road Presentation at the Cavendish Historical Society
10. August Cavendish Calendar
1. Cavendish Related News
Giving Low Income Vermonters a Break on Their Electric Bill: The Vermont Public Service Board has given final approval for the establishment of an Energy Support Program (ESP) that will provide electric bill assistance to the low-income ratepayers of CVPS and GMP. Vermont is the only state in the Northern US without such a program, and AARP Vermont has been fighting for such an outcome for more than seven years now and formally petitioned the Board on this matter two years ago after the Vermont Legislature paved the way for action by the Board. Press Release
Cavendish Post Offices Not Slated to Close: The US Postal Service announced on Tuesday it is reviewing 3,700 retail locations across the country for possible closure. "Our customer's habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical post office to conduct most of their postal business," said Donahoe. "The Postal Service of the future will be smaller, leaner and more competitive and it will continue to drive commerce, serve communities and deliver value." Neither Cavendish nor Proctorsville Post Offices are on the list, available on-line at
VT Leads Nation in Underage Drinking: Vermont tops the nation when it comes to underage drinking. That's according to a new survey being released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report is based upon data collected in 2008 and 2009. More than 36 percent of 12-to-20-year-olds admitted drinking alcohol in the month the survey was conducted. Vermont teens are also near the top of the list for marijuana usage. Nearly 11 percent of Vermont teens admitted using the drug. The only state with a higher teen marijuana usage is Alaska. WCAX News
Debt Crisis: VT Ready for Worst: State Treasurer Beth Pearce says Vermont is as ready as it can be to ride out the repercussions if the federal government defaults on paying debt — should it come to that Tuesday. “We are analyzing our cash flow on a daily basis, and we do believe we have the short-term and medium-term liquidity to get us through a crisis,” Pearce said. Liquidity means access to cash to pay bills. Vermont expects to receive about $1.6 billion from the federal government over the course of the current budget year for dozens of programs, including Medicaid, which is subsidized health care for low-income residents, and transportation projects. Pearce said the state expects about $150 million from the federal government in August, including a $53 million payment for Medicaid on Aug. 1. Burlington Free Press
CAVENDISH’S FIRST TOWN WIDE TAG SALE JULY 30 9-3
2. Post Your Excess Veggies to Facebook
Gardens are starting to produce. So while you may have been waiting all summer for that first bite of zucchini from the garden, you might also be wondering what to do with the 20 extra ones on your counter. If you have extra produce, post it to the Cavendish Facebook page by just clicking on “like” and stating what you have and how people can contact you. Happy Gardening!
3. Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
There has been as unprecedented demand for food recently at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Food Shelf, the shelves are getting bare and there is an urgent need for food. Please go to http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2011/07/food-needed-for-black-river-good.html to learn how you can help.
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green Continues with Gypsy Reel on Aug. 3
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to spend an evening having fun on the Proctorsville Green listening to the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. when CCCA presents Gypsy Reel.
For over twenty years they have been acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Gypsy Reel, in their own words, is not a rock band that Celts, but a Celt band that rocks. They play high energy, stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition but garnered from the whole world.
This will be the fourth of five concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. CCCA encourages all area residents and visitors to join their friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just layback and relax on the grass. It’s a fun way to enjoy the summer weather and either reconnect with old friends or make new ones.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public.
5. Internet Essentials: Providing Low Cost Computers and Internet
Comcast has introduced a new program called Internet Essentials, that provides affordable home internet service for $9.95 plus tax a month, plus a low cost computer for $149.99 plus tax and free internet training. To qualify, the household must meet all of these criteria: be located where Comcast offers internet service; have at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program; have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment. To apply, call 1855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to request an application.
6. Jackie Hubbard is the Artist of the Month at the Cavendish Library for August
Jackie Hubbard has been painting for 40 years. She specializes in landscapes and has been painting a series of private homes by commission. Hubbard is inspired by the landscapes on the eastern seaboard. She loves the textures of the rocky coasts, the blue skies and the lush greens. She is interested in creating detail, yet remaining fresh in her approach. She has studied studio art in Ann Salthouse's workshops for several years. Hubbard has exhibited at the Rowayton Art Center, the Stamford Art Association, Stamford Senior Center Art Exhibits and the Ferguson Library in Stamford Connecticut. Hubbard is an active photographer and her works have been exhibited and also selected for the Cavendish Calendars. A selection of paintings and photographs by Ms. Hubbard are on display in the Redfield Proctor Room of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library and
may be viewed during regular library open hours.
7. First Cavendish Historical Society Auction: Thank You
As part of Old Home Day this year, CHS held both a silent and live auction. It was not only a lot of fun, but money was raised to help with CHS expenses. A special note of thanks to Will Hunter, our auctioneer, as well as to the following who donated items for the auction: Old Cavendish Products, Inn at Glimmerstone, Therese and Hans Schrag, Gloria and Seymour Leven, Peter and Sandy Gregg, Winston Churchill, Mary McCallum, Candace Montessi, Lu Choiniere, Clare Murray, Six Loose Ladies, Judith Prescott, Heather Woodell, Bob Naess, Dan Churchill, Hunter Leigh Gallery, Richard Nye, Wallscapes (Roxie Davis), Singleton’s, Hancor, Goodman’s American Pie Pizza, Mary Ormrod, Etienne Ting, Ludlow Cooking Company, Village Clipper and Margo Caulfield
8. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 18th Century Money
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at their blog.
While working on props for the Cavendish Chronicles II (August 27 and 28) the question came up about what the early settlers would have had for money. For a variety of reasons, money was almost always in short supply during the early colonial period. The lack of coins and currency forced the colonists to barter. The English leaders felt that colonial exports, such as animal skins, dried fish, and tobacco, should be paid for in English goods. Colonial exports would be accepted in return for an equal value of such goods as fabrics, window panes, pewter dishes, and mirrors. This barter arrangement - an exchange of goods or services without using money - seemed ideal to the British but was increasingly unpopular with the colonists, who preferred coin for their exports to gain more independence over their buying power. Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
According to Leslie V. Brock There was no colonial coinage nor did the sterling coin of Great Britain circulate in the colonies. Consequently, it was necessary for the colonies to amass a supply of coin through the medium of trade.
The money metal of the eighteenth century was silver, not gold. The chief coin of the colonies was the Spanish milled dollar (piece of eight), worth 4s. 6d. sterling. There were supplementary gold coins in circulation: the Johannes of Portugal, which circulated after 1722 and was worth 36s. sterling, and the Spanish Pistole, which was worth 12s. 2.8d. sterling, and had a substantial circulation in Virginia prior to the French and Indian War. The silver was chiefly derived from the West Indies trade. It was a saying in New England in the early eighteenth century that the "Fishery was then the NE Silver Mine."8 The gold came in as a result of trade with the south of Europe. The colonies retained the British monetary units: pounds, shillings, pence (1£ = 20s.; 1s. = 12d.). The foreign coins in circulation in the colonies had values placed upon them by the several colonial legislatures. They did not, however, long circulate at their sterling values. Either to retain their coin or to draw it from their neighbors, colonies raised the value at which it circulated within their boundaries. An upper limit to these values was set by the Proclamation of Queen Anne of 1704, which placed a maximum of six shillings on the Spanish milled dollar. Gold coins, however, were not within the scope of the proclamation. Throughout the colonial period, specie in the colonies tended to be in short supply.
9. Crow Point Road Presentation at the Cavendish Historical Society
With so many towns in Vermont celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the charter that created them, the Crown Point Road Association (CPRA) is reminding people that the reason for a number of the grants relates directly to early usage of the Crown Point Road. In 1759, the British government surveyed, constructed, and paid for Vermont's first interstate highway.
Named the Crown Point Road, it was built during the French and Indian War following England's defeat of French forces at Forts Carrilon and St. Frederic on Lake Champlain. Commanding General Jeffrey Amherst, wishing to continue the campaign into Canada, was in desperate need of fresh troops and supplies.
Because the established supply route from the Atlantic ports by way of Albany and Lake George was long and difficult, Amherst needed a more direct route.
For centuries past, Native Americans had followed the waterways leading from Canada to the coast. One of the most-traveled routes connected Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River following Otter Creek and the Black River. By a stroke of fortune this footpath led from Amherst’s strategic position at Crown Point, New York directly to an important military post, Fort No. 4 on the Connecticut River.
The General ordered his engineers to devise a plan to improve the route, and Captain John Stark, commanding Rogers Rangers, then cut and marked the road. The road construction was primitive but served its purpose for the remainder of the French and Indian War.
During the American Revolution, Colonial Militias, schooled by the British during the previous war, turned the tables on them and utilized the road to their own advantage, contributing to the ultimate British defeat.
With the arrival of peace, perhaps the greatest contribution of the Crown Point Road to Vermont history was as a conduit for the great influx of settlers coming to the (then) New Hampshire Grants to establish towns and homesteads.
Today, it is possible to walk or drive a car on many remaining sections of this ancient road, unique in American history.
As part of their outreach to towns celebrating this historic anniversary, CPRA is offering a slide show presentation of the road. The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) is pleased to host Becky Tucker, Secretary of the CPRA on August 7 at 2pm at the CHS Museum on Main Street in Cavendish. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
10. August Cavendish Calendar
August 2 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 3 (Wednesday): Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office,
• Gypsy Reel will be playing at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green as part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) summer music series.
August 4 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
August 5 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 6 (Saturday): Drive in Movie Night at the Cavendish Library. Due to copyright issues, the name can’t be given, but it is the opposite of “Down.” Bring a snack. Screening begins at dusk.
August 7 (Sunday): Crown Point Road Association (CPRA) slide presentation on the Crown Point Rd, 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. FMI: 226-7807
August 8 (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. Check the website www.lpctv.org for more information.
August 9 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 10 (Wednesday): Cavendish Library’s Annual BBQ at 6 pm at the library, featuring Tom Joyce, Magic Man
• Voodoo Alien Blues will be playing at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green as part of the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association’s (CCCA) summer music series.
August 11 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
• Local fiddler Bob Naess and his Cajun/zydeco band will be playing in Chester, the Museum Green, at 6:30 pm. This is there only local performance this summer.
August 12 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 13 (Saturday): Picnic on the Proctorsville Green at noon, celebrating religious freedom in our country. Sponsored by the five churches of Cavendish. This event is part of the Town’s 250th Anniversary celebration. For more information call 226-8199
August 15 (Monday): Coffee with the Chamber, a free continental breakfast at Java Baba’s sponsored by the Okemo Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to share with each town what the Chamber is doing and receive feedback. FMI: 228-5830
August 16 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 18 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
August 19 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 23 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
August 25 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• 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
August 26 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
August 27 (Saturday): Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years
August 28 (Sunday): Early Settlers Tour of Cavendish. Meet at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum at 2 pm. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
• Cavendish Chronicles: The Early Years
August 29 (Monday): 7th grade orientation at GMUHS
August 30 (Tuesday): First Day of School
Monday, July 25, 2011
Food Needed for Black River Good Neighbors Food Shelf
There has been as unprecedented demand for food recently at the Black River Good Neighbor Services Food Shelf, the shelves are getting bare and there is an urgent need for food.
The following items are needed to help feed our local families, children and senior citizens:
Canned Tuna
Canned Meat
Juice
Canned Baked Beans
Canned Pineapple
Canned Mandarin Oranges
Jelly
Cereal
Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Rice Mixes
Soup
Please help spread the word so that the food shelves can continue to stop hunger in our area. Or, if you would prefer to donate money BRGNS will do the food shopping. Checks can be made out to BRGNS and mailed or delivered to BRGNS Food Shelf & Thrift Shop, 37B Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149.
The Shop is open from 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. For more information please call 802-228-3663.
The following items are needed to help feed our local families, children and senior citizens:
Canned Tuna
Canned Meat
Juice
Canned Baked Beans
Canned Pineapple
Canned Mandarin Oranges
Jelly
Cereal
Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Rice Mixes
Soup
Please help spread the word so that the food shelves can continue to stop hunger in our area. Or, if you would prefer to donate money BRGNS will do the food shopping. Checks can be made out to BRGNS and mailed or delivered to BRGNS Food Shelf & Thrift Shop, 37B Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149.
The Shop is open from 10am to 4pm Monday through Saturday. For more information please call 802-228-3663.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Cavendish Update 7/22/11 News/Classifieds/Stay Cool
The 7/22/11 Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. As Temps Near 100, Health Dept Urges Vermonters to Keep Cool
3. Using the Cavendish Facebook Page
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington
5. Classifieds
6. Free Webinar on Facebook Marketing
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Universalists and First Baptist Church
8. Staycationing in Cavendish
1. Cavendish Related News
VT, NH Loose Blue Collar Jobs: According to a new report from 247wallst.com, New Hampshire led the nation with a nearly 8 percent drop in the number of blue collar jobs between 2000 to 2010. Vermont reported the third highest loss in blue-collar jobs with a 7.23 percent decline over the past 10 years. The report is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It says Vermont lost 17,000 blue-collar jobs during the past decade but added 6,500 white-collar jobs.
Bats on Endangered List: Until recently, the little brown bat was one of two species most often found in and around Vermont homes, attics, barns, and garages. Due to a devastating illness, these populations have shrunk by as much as 95 percent. Just three years ago little brown bats were Vermont’s most common bat species, and now they are one of the rarest in the state. Consequently, as of this month, the little brown bat along with the northern long-eared bat have been added to Vermont’s Endangered Species list. Once a species is listed as “endangered” members of that species cannot be taken, harassed, or killed without getting special permission. Press Release
Borders in W. Lebanon to Close in Sept: The Borders in West Lebanon, will close by the end of September, a victim of a decision by the struggling bookstore chain to liquidate after a deadline for bidders passed with no offers. Valley News
VT Oral Health Website: The Vermont Oral Health Care for All Coalition announced today the launch of a comprehensive website designed to build a statewide consumer voice and raise public awareness of the need for better access to affordable oral health care. Available at www.vtoralhealth4all.org, the site provides Vermonters with an opportunity to share their stories about what lack of access to dental care means in their lives, and to learn more about access to and the status of oral health care in the state. Press Release
VT Housing Finance Agency Releases Census Data on Home Heating and Housing Costs: The Vermont Housing Data Website (www.housingdata.org) has added hundreds of Census data including Census 2010 demographic information and detailed estimates on home heating sources and housing cost burdens from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Press Release
VT Utilities Enter Smart Grid Broadband Agreement: Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation and Vermont Telephone company have agreed to share VTel's technology. GMP was planning to build a duplicate network, so this partnership will allow the utility to cut its project costs in half. The savings will allow the utility to help expand VTel's network while passing on lower rates to customers. WCAX
2. As Temps Near 100, Health Dept Urges Vermonters to Keep Cool
“This is not a good time for a heavy workout, but if you want to run through a cold lawn sprinkler a few times, go right ahead.” said Health Commissioner Harry Chen, MD. Dr. Chen, an emergency room physician, has seen the results when people push too hard, forget to cool off or stay hydrated. “Heat stress can be life-threatening, so slow down and cool down for the next few days, and drink plenty of water.” Cool-down tips for hot, humid weather:
• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity. Do not try to do too much on a hot day
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect heat and sunlight and help maintain normal body temperature. Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you do not feel thirsty. Regardless of your activity level, don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Don’t drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar.
• Stay indoors as much as possible.
• If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate sweat, which cools your body. When the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, swimming or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
• Places where you can get relief from the heat are air conditioned schools, libraries, theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.
• Cover windows that get morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent.
• Avoid too much sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed or parked vehicle.
• Check on high-risk family, friends and neighbors. Visit adults at risk at least twice a day, such as anyone over the age 65 and over, people who have mental illness, and people with health conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure, and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
For more information on heat-related illness visit: http.healthvermont.gov and click on “Summer Safety Tips”.
3. Using the Cavendish Facebook Page
The Cavendish VT Facebook page has been established as a way to help people stay connected about Cavendish- what’s going on in town, news, where to find resources, have something you are in need of, and so forth. You can post a message to the wall by selecting the “like” button at the top of the page and leaving a message.
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the rocking good sounds of Rick Redington.
Whether playing an intimate solo acoustic performance in a coffeehouse setting or rockin’ out with his band “The Luv” in a large concert venue, Rick’s performances have something memorable and meaningful for all to share. No strangers to the Proctorsville Green, Rick and the band have delighted the local Wednesday evening concert goers several times in the past.
This concert will be the third in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.
5. Classifieds
In Search Of: Okemo Ski Patroller (weekend and holidays) is looking for a 2 bedroom or condo Seasonal rental. Call Bill Peters 203/655-2959 , cell 203/536-1455 or e-mail wdpeters@browningandchandler.com
6. Free Webinar on Facebook Marketing
Wondering how Facebook might boost your business? A free webinar titled Basic Facebook Marketing can help you learn more. Participants will be introduced to Facebook and taught how to build a profile and like page, as well as a vanity URL. The 30-minute course includes instruction on strategies to use these online tools for marketing. The webinar leader is Pat Ripley from the VT Small Business Development Center and is part of the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project.
This interactive training session will show how to establish a Facebook presence for your business and how to best use social media to accomplish your business goals. Anyone with high-speed internet access can easily participate.
No registration is required. To attend, log on to www.e4vt.org and click the Join Webinar button on the date and time of your choice. Questions will be welcome. Please note the same webinar is repeated three times for convenience:
Monday July 25th 1:00-1:30pm Wednesday July 27th 6:00-6:30pm Friday July 29th noon-12:30pm
The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is a partnership led by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, and is made up of the Vermont State Colleges, the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Vermont Department of Public Service, Vermont Small Business Development Center, the Snelling Center for Government, Front Porch Forum, and Digital Wish.
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Universalists and First Baptist Church
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog
The following information is from The History of Windsor County, Vermont 1891 Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, D. Mason & Co. Publishers
The First Universalist Society of Cavendish. — Among the early settlers of Cavendish were a number of members of the Universalist church. The first to preach this doctrine in the town were Michael, a son of Captain John Coffin, and William Farwell. Salmon Dutton, Captain Leonard Proctor, and James Smith were of this faith. From 1803 to 1809 Father Ballou, of Barnard, preached in the town. About this time a society was formed, and the General Conferences of 1812 and 1828 met at Cavendish. The society included the towns of Cavendish, Plymouth, Ludlow and Reading, and meetings were held once a month until 1827. The Rev. William Skinner preached his first sermon in Cavendish on Christmas Day, 1825. At this time he was a resident of Langdon, N. H., but removed to Proctorsville in May, 1828. He resided at the latter place till his death, excepting the years 1834-35, when he was located at Bennington. The present society was organized March 11, 1837, Samuel Adams being chosen moderator of the meeting, and Thomas Whitcomb, clerk and treasurer. The original members were William Spaulding, Samuel Adams, Asa Spaulding, 2d, Luke Parkhurst, William Smith, John Stearns, James Bryant, Asa Bond, Thaddeus Smith, Jonathan Chapman, Daniel Kendall, jr., Francis A. Foster, G. P. Spaulding, Abel Hill, and Thomas Proctor. The first minister was Rev. Warren Skinner, who continued to preach until March 1, 1845, during which period he took sixty members into the church. For the next two years Rev. G. W. Bailey supplied the church, with William Livingstone and J. Hemphill. In 1844 the present stone chapel was erected. The Rev. W. L, Barber was settled February 13, 1847, ^"<^ the following were his successors : Revs. H. H. Baker, 1852 to 1855 ; J. H. Willis, 1856 to 1859; Harrison Closson, 1861 to 1866; Miss R. A. Damon, 1868 to 1869; R. T. Sawyer, 1870 to 1872 ; John G. Gregory, 1872 to 1874; J. T. Powers, 1874 to 1878; Herbert Whitney, 1878 to 1881 ; W. H. Pratt, 1 88 1 to 1882 ; J. S. Geldhill, 1882 to 1884; A. A. Rice and John P. Eastman, 1884 to 1886. Since that date the society has been supplied by the resident ministers at Ludlow, services, being held in the afternoons.
The First Baptist Church. — The town records state that on December 20, 1799, the Rev. Aaron Leland, of Chester, certified that the following persons were members of the Baptist church : Jesse Spaulding, Asaph Fletcher, Robert Davis, Garrabel Gerrald, Obadiah White, Samuel White, Noadiah Russell, Benjamin Lynde, John Russell, Eliphalet Chapman, Stephen Roberts, Frazier Eaton, Levi Manning, John Peck, Reuben Chapman, Perley Fassetts, Joseph Wilkins, Joseph Spaulding and John Spaulding.
A society was organized by Rev. Aaron Leland, in 1803, with forty- six members, and they worshipped in the Union church located in the center of the town. It was not until 181 1 that there was a settled minister, the first being Rev. Jonathan Gowing, jr., who remained five years. He was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Starkweather, and in 1821 the Rev. Ruel Lathrop became the pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. Ariel Kendrick. Down to this time the society embraced Ludlow and Cavendish, but in 1825 it was divided. The first pastor of the Cavendish society was Rev. Joseph Freeman, who remained until 1837, excepting the years 1831 and 1836, when the society was without a pastor. In 1834 the society built a brick church where the town hall now stands. The following ministers have been over the society : Enoch T. Winter, 1837-38 ; Moses Field, 1839; no pastor in 1840; Obed Sperry, 1841 ; Joseph Freeman, 1842; Daniel F. Richardson, 1843-44; Ariel Kendrick, 1845-46 ; Aaron Angier, 1847-49 ; Joseph Freeman, 1850 ; R. M. Ely, 1852-55; no settled minister in 1856-57; S. W. Miles, 1858; no settled minister in 1859; Mylen Merriam, i860; Sem Pierce from 1861- 62; S. F. Brown, from October, 1863, to November, 1875; no settled minister in 1876; L. B. Hibbard, January, 1877, to January, 1880 ; Foster Henry, January, 1880, to January, 1885; S. F. Brown, January, 1885, to June, 1886; George B. Wheeler, acting pastor since August I, 1888.
The society was presented by Benjamin F. White, of Boston, in November, 1850, with a church bell.
The brick church was destroyed by fire in 1875 and in 1878 the present wood building was erected at a cost of $4,500, having a seating capacity of 250. By the will of the Hon. Richard Fletcher, of Boston, the society in 1870 received a parsonage, a pastor's library of two hundred volumes and a fund of $4,000, the interest on $i,000 to be spent annually in increasing the library, and the interest on $3,000 to be spent annually either in repairs upon the parsonage or for the support of preaching. The only conditions attached to these bequests are that the society is never to be without a settled minister for two consecutive years, if so the property is to revert back to the heirs of the donor.
8. Staycationing in Cavendish
Stay cool by taking a dip in one of the area’s brooks and streams. Plymouth State Park on Echo Lake and Stoughton Pond (Weathersfield) are good places to take a picnic and spend the day.
July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
July 26 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.
July 27 (Wednesday): Select Board special meeting at 5 pm at the Town Office for the board (as Board of Sewer Commissioners) to consider approval of FY 2011-12 Sewer Department Budget and Rate Schedule.
• Rick Redington is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.
July 28 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Free Henna Tattoo Day at the Cavendish Library
• 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
July 29 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
July 30 (Saturday): First ever Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, 9-3 pm. Rain date Aug. 6. Free booth space on the Cavendish and Proctorsville Green for Cavendish residents and second homeowners in outlying areas of town. To reserve booth space call 226-8199 by July 15.
1. Cavendish Related News
2. As Temps Near 100, Health Dept Urges Vermonters to Keep Cool
3. Using the Cavendish Facebook Page
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington
5. Classifieds
6. Free Webinar on Facebook Marketing
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Universalists and First Baptist Church
8. Staycationing in Cavendish
1. Cavendish Related News
VT, NH Loose Blue Collar Jobs: According to a new report from 247wallst.com, New Hampshire led the nation with a nearly 8 percent drop in the number of blue collar jobs between 2000 to 2010. Vermont reported the third highest loss in blue-collar jobs with a 7.23 percent decline over the past 10 years. The report is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It says Vermont lost 17,000 blue-collar jobs during the past decade but added 6,500 white-collar jobs.
Bats on Endangered List: Until recently, the little brown bat was one of two species most often found in and around Vermont homes, attics, barns, and garages. Due to a devastating illness, these populations have shrunk by as much as 95 percent. Just three years ago little brown bats were Vermont’s most common bat species, and now they are one of the rarest in the state. Consequently, as of this month, the little brown bat along with the northern long-eared bat have been added to Vermont’s Endangered Species list. Once a species is listed as “endangered” members of that species cannot be taken, harassed, or killed without getting special permission. Press Release
Borders in W. Lebanon to Close in Sept: The Borders in West Lebanon, will close by the end of September, a victim of a decision by the struggling bookstore chain to liquidate after a deadline for bidders passed with no offers. Valley News
VT Oral Health Website: The Vermont Oral Health Care for All Coalition announced today the launch of a comprehensive website designed to build a statewide consumer voice and raise public awareness of the need for better access to affordable oral health care. Available at www.vtoralhealth4all.org, the site provides Vermonters with an opportunity to share their stories about what lack of access to dental care means in their lives, and to learn more about access to and the status of oral health care in the state. Press Release
VT Housing Finance Agency Releases Census Data on Home Heating and Housing Costs: The Vermont Housing Data Website (www.housingdata.org) has added hundreds of Census data including Census 2010 demographic information and detailed estimates on home heating sources and housing cost burdens from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Press Release
VT Utilities Enter Smart Grid Broadband Agreement: Green Mountain Power, Central Vermont Public Service Corporation and Vermont Telephone company have agreed to share VTel's technology. GMP was planning to build a duplicate network, so this partnership will allow the utility to cut its project costs in half. The savings will allow the utility to help expand VTel's network while passing on lower rates to customers. WCAX
2. As Temps Near 100, Health Dept Urges Vermonters to Keep Cool
“This is not a good time for a heavy workout, but if you want to run through a cold lawn sprinkler a few times, go right ahead.” said Health Commissioner Harry Chen, MD. Dr. Chen, an emergency room physician, has seen the results when people push too hard, forget to cool off or stay hydrated. “Heat stress can be life-threatening, so slow down and cool down for the next few days, and drink plenty of water.” Cool-down tips for hot, humid weather:
• Slow down, avoid strenuous activity. Do not try to do too much on a hot day
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect heat and sunlight and help maintain normal body temperature. Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Drink plenty of water regularly and often, even if you do not feel thirsty. Regardless of your activity level, don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Don’t drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar.
• Stay indoors as much as possible.
• If you do not have air conditioning, stay on your lowest floor, out of the sun. Electric fans do not cool the air, but they do help evaporate sweat, which cools your body. When the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, swimming or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
• Places where you can get relief from the heat are air conditioned schools, libraries, theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities that may offer refuge during the warmest times of the day.
• Cover windows that get morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent.
• Avoid too much sunshine. Sunburn slows the skin’s ability to cool itself. If you are outside, use sunscreen lotion with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rating.
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed or parked vehicle.
• Check on high-risk family, friends and neighbors. Visit adults at risk at least twice a day, such as anyone over the age 65 and over, people who have mental illness, and people with health conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure, and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching.
For more information on heat-related illness visit: http.healthvermont.gov and click on “Summer Safety Tips”.
3. Using the Cavendish Facebook Page
The Cavendish VT Facebook page has been established as a way to help people stay connected about Cavendish- what’s going on in town, news, where to find resources, have something you are in need of, and so forth. You can post a message to the wall by selecting the “like” button at the top of the page and leaving a message.
4. Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the rocking good sounds of Rick Redington.
Whether playing an intimate solo acoustic performance in a coffeehouse setting or rockin’ out with his band “The Luv” in a large concert venue, Rick’s performances have something memorable and meaningful for all to share. No strangers to the Proctorsville Green, Rick and the band have delighted the local Wednesday evening concert goers several times in the past.
This concert will be the third in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.
5. Classifieds
In Search Of: Okemo Ski Patroller (weekend and holidays) is looking for a 2 bedroom or condo Seasonal rental. Call Bill Peters 203/655-2959 , cell 203/536-1455 or e-mail wdpeters@browningandchandler.com
6. Free Webinar on Facebook Marketing
Wondering how Facebook might boost your business? A free webinar titled Basic Facebook Marketing can help you learn more. Participants will be introduced to Facebook and taught how to build a profile and like page, as well as a vanity URL. The 30-minute course includes instruction on strategies to use these online tools for marketing. The webinar leader is Pat Ripley from the VT Small Business Development Center and is part of the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project.
This interactive training session will show how to establish a Facebook presence for your business and how to best use social media to accomplish your business goals. Anyone with high-speed internet access can easily participate.
No registration is required. To attend, log on to www.e4vt.org and click the Join Webinar button on the date and time of your choice. Questions will be welcome. Please note the same webinar is repeated three times for convenience:
Monday July 25th 1:00-1:30pm Wednesday July 27th 6:00-6:30pm Friday July 29th noon-12:30pm
The e-Vermont Community Broadband Project is a partnership led by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, and is made up of the Vermont State Colleges, the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Vermont Department of Public Service, Vermont Small Business Development Center, the Snelling Center for Government, Front Porch Forum, and Digital Wish.
7. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Universalists and First Baptist Church
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the CHS Blog
The following information is from The History of Windsor County, Vermont 1891 Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, D. Mason & Co. Publishers
The First Universalist Society of Cavendish. — Among the early settlers of Cavendish were a number of members of the Universalist church. The first to preach this doctrine in the town were Michael, a son of Captain John Coffin, and William Farwell. Salmon Dutton, Captain Leonard Proctor, and James Smith were of this faith. From 1803 to 1809 Father Ballou, of Barnard, preached in the town. About this time a society was formed, and the General Conferences of 1812 and 1828 met at Cavendish. The society included the towns of Cavendish, Plymouth, Ludlow and Reading, and meetings were held once a month until 1827. The Rev. William Skinner preached his first sermon in Cavendish on Christmas Day, 1825. At this time he was a resident of Langdon, N. H., but removed to Proctorsville in May, 1828. He resided at the latter place till his death, excepting the years 1834-35, when he was located at Bennington. The present society was organized March 11, 1837, Samuel Adams being chosen moderator of the meeting, and Thomas Whitcomb, clerk and treasurer. The original members were William Spaulding, Samuel Adams, Asa Spaulding, 2d, Luke Parkhurst, William Smith, John Stearns, James Bryant, Asa Bond, Thaddeus Smith, Jonathan Chapman, Daniel Kendall, jr., Francis A. Foster, G. P. Spaulding, Abel Hill, and Thomas Proctor. The first minister was Rev. Warren Skinner, who continued to preach until March 1, 1845, during which period he took sixty members into the church. For the next two years Rev. G. W. Bailey supplied the church, with William Livingstone and J. Hemphill. In 1844 the present stone chapel was erected. The Rev. W. L, Barber was settled February 13, 1847, ^"<^ the following were his successors : Revs. H. H. Baker, 1852 to 1855 ; J. H. Willis, 1856 to 1859; Harrison Closson, 1861 to 1866; Miss R. A. Damon, 1868 to 1869; R. T. Sawyer, 1870 to 1872 ; John G. Gregory, 1872 to 1874; J. T. Powers, 1874 to 1878; Herbert Whitney, 1878 to 1881 ; W. H. Pratt, 1 88 1 to 1882 ; J. S. Geldhill, 1882 to 1884; A. A. Rice and John P. Eastman, 1884 to 1886. Since that date the society has been supplied by the resident ministers at Ludlow, services, being held in the afternoons.
The First Baptist Church. — The town records state that on December 20, 1799, the Rev. Aaron Leland, of Chester, certified that the following persons were members of the Baptist church : Jesse Spaulding, Asaph Fletcher, Robert Davis, Garrabel Gerrald, Obadiah White, Samuel White, Noadiah Russell, Benjamin Lynde, John Russell, Eliphalet Chapman, Stephen Roberts, Frazier Eaton, Levi Manning, John Peck, Reuben Chapman, Perley Fassetts, Joseph Wilkins, Joseph Spaulding and John Spaulding.
A society was organized by Rev. Aaron Leland, in 1803, with forty- six members, and they worshipped in the Union church located in the center of the town. It was not until 181 1 that there was a settled minister, the first being Rev. Jonathan Gowing, jr., who remained five years. He was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Starkweather, and in 1821 the Rev. Ruel Lathrop became the pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. Ariel Kendrick. Down to this time the society embraced Ludlow and Cavendish, but in 1825 it was divided. The first pastor of the Cavendish society was Rev. Joseph Freeman, who remained until 1837, excepting the years 1831 and 1836, when the society was without a pastor. In 1834 the society built a brick church where the town hall now stands. The following ministers have been over the society : Enoch T. Winter, 1837-38 ; Moses Field, 1839; no pastor in 1840; Obed Sperry, 1841 ; Joseph Freeman, 1842; Daniel F. Richardson, 1843-44; Ariel Kendrick, 1845-46 ; Aaron Angier, 1847-49 ; Joseph Freeman, 1850 ; R. M. Ely, 1852-55; no settled minister in 1856-57; S. W. Miles, 1858; no settled minister in 1859; Mylen Merriam, i860; Sem Pierce from 1861- 62; S. F. Brown, from October, 1863, to November, 1875; no settled minister in 1876; L. B. Hibbard, January, 1877, to January, 1880 ; Foster Henry, January, 1880, to January, 1885; S. F. Brown, January, 1885, to June, 1886; George B. Wheeler, acting pastor since August I, 1888.
The society was presented by Benjamin F. White, of Boston, in November, 1850, with a church bell.
The brick church was destroyed by fire in 1875 and in 1878 the present wood building was erected at a cost of $4,500, having a seating capacity of 250. By the will of the Hon. Richard Fletcher, of Boston, the society in 1870 received a parsonage, a pastor's library of two hundred volumes and a fund of $4,000, the interest on $i,000 to be spent annually in increasing the library, and the interest on $3,000 to be spent annually either in repairs upon the parsonage or for the support of preaching. The only conditions attached to these bequests are that the society is never to be without a settled minister for two consecutive years, if so the property is to revert back to the heirs of the donor.
8. Staycationing in Cavendish
Stay cool by taking a dip in one of the area’s brooks and streams. Plymouth State Park on Echo Lake and Stoughton Pond (Weathersfield) are good places to take a picnic and spend the day.
July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
July 26 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.
July 27 (Wednesday): Select Board special meeting at 5 pm at the Town Office for the board (as Board of Sewer Commissioners) to consider approval of FY 2011-12 Sewer Department Budget and Rate Schedule.
• Rick Redington is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.
July 28 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Free Henna Tattoo Day at the Cavendish Library
• 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
July 29 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
July 30 (Saturday): First ever Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, 9-3 pm. Rain date Aug. 6. Free booth space on the Cavendish and Proctorsville Green for Cavendish residents and second homeowners in outlying areas of town. To reserve booth space call 226-8199 by July 15.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Cavendish Update 7/15/11 News/Events/Tag Sale Info
This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA), a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to the conservation of land and natural resources and to the preservation of historic sites within the context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Town Wide Tag Sale July 30
3. Cavendish Homeworkers
4. The Cavendish School Garden Can Use Your Help
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Early Religious Efforts
6. Union Street to Plan on July 20 at the Proctorsville Green
7. Staycationing in Cavendish
1. Cavendish Related News
What are VT’s Worst Cell phone Spots? The most recent legislative session passed two bills focused on broadband and cell service, allocating $10 million to invest in infrastructure. But before they get to work they need to identify the priority dead spots. Chris Campbell with the Vermont Telecom Authority says his team traveled the state and put together a map identifying 97 corridors with no service, but now they need input from the public. They have added a link to the Telecom Authority's website for folks to report bad service areas, so they can prioritize new towers. To report on your cell phone service:
Route 103 bridge reopening: Contractors working almost round the clock for a month surprised even themselves Sunday by replacing two aging bridges and restoring traffic along this town’s central artery. “We’ve got a lot of work left to go, but they’re open,” said James Hollar, co-owner of Cold River Bridges from nearby Walpole, N.H. “There will be occasional delays,” Hollar says, “but you’ll be able to get through — no more detours.” Rutland Herald
VSAC Receives funding to continue College Access Program: VSAC — the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation — received word late last week that its federal Talent Search grant, set to expire in 2012, will be renewed for five more years. VSAC receives $443,887 a year for the program, and matches the federal dollars with its own resources. Press Release
VT Sets Hospital Budget Hearings for Aug. 4: The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration - known as BISHCA - has set Aug. 4 for hearings on hospital budget proposals around the state. The hearing will be hosted from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., both at the Vermont Department of Labor in Montpelier and by video link to sites around the state.
CVPS Accepts Canadian Bid: On Tuesday, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. had accepted a cash buyout offer from Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, Green Mountain’s Canadian-owned parent corporation. Pending regulatory approval, the resultant powerhouse utility would serve nearly 70 percent of the state’s electricity customers. Green Mountain, based in Colchester, is the second largest utility in the state with about 96,000 customers. It now will add Central Vermont’s 160,000 customers. Burlington Free Press
Springfield Movie Theater Now Open: The restored Springfield movie theater, now named Springfield Cinemas 3, had its grand re-opening tonight with a special midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2”. All 150 seats were quickly filled. The new website is www.springfieldcinemas3.com.
Call the Governor: Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. on “Call the Governor,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin returns to the VPT studio for a live call-in program during which viewers can ask him questions on the issues of the day. Viewers can also submit questions in advance or during the program via email to connect@vpt.org. Mark Johnson will host. www.vpt.org
LPCTV Receives $1000 Grant from Berkshire Bank Foundation: Berkshire Bank has given LPCTV the grant award to help with the LPCTV’s building project in the Ludlow Community Center. For more information on LPCTV’s Capital Campaign and the building project, visit LPCTV online at www.lpctv.org.
2. Town Wide Tag Sale July 30: If you or your organization is planning to be on one of the Cavendish Greens for the Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, please RSVP today. After the 15th, people from neighboring towns are welcome to a slot on the greens.
Organizations, as well as individuals are taking advantage of the Tag Sale. Proctorsville Fire Department will be hosting a BBQ and will have fire trucks out so the kids can check them out. If your organization is planning something special that day, let Lu know so we can be sure to include it in the press releases.
FMI: Lu 226-8199 To learn more about other 250th Anniversary Activities, go to www.cavendish250.com or the Cavendish Facebook page
3. Cavendish Homeworkers:
The Cavendish Homeworkers is a group of local women meeting the third Wednesday of each month at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. This group was originally the 'Home Demonstration Club' and our chapter broke away but basically follows the same guidelines as the original Club. Our purpose is social, but we look for interesting programs for each meeting to add an educational twist as well, followed by a potluck luncheon at 11:45 to which spouses are invited. We do a little fundraising during the year, primarily with bake sales, and we support such charities as Black River Good Neighbors and David's House.
The next meeting of Cavendish Homeworkers will be held Wednesday, the 20th of July, at 10:30 AM at Proctorsville Fire Hall, followed by luncheon at 11:45. This month our guest will be from the SIX LOOSE LADIES YARN SHOP to share information about their organization, which supports and encourages all creative fiber arts. Come and share the fun. Members and guests are encouraged to bring canned or dry goods for the Black River Good Neighbors food shelf collection. FMI: Nancy Timmerman - 226-7215
4. The Cavendish School Garden Can Use Your Help
The Cavendish School Garden is rocking again! Edibles are growing, and we are planning for a great harvest and some great donations so that our kiddos can taste test and eat wonderful, locally grown veggies all year long. Last year our school lunch included summer and winter squashes, roasted root vegetables, including parsnips; Corn chowder and potato leek soup, carrots galore, salads and cucumbers, even some watermelon – zucchini pizza, chocolate zucchini cake. Our 3rd graders made basil pesto that was served all year long on Wednesdays. Other classes made winter squash dishes, pumpkin pies and more, and some of the fruits of our labor were shared with the community luncheon held at the Methodist Church.
DONATIONS NEEDED: MULCH HAY OR STRAW... Call Sara at 226-7439 to arrange a drop off time, or simply drop it off at the school (leave on plastic strip that is at end of garden in teacher’s parking lot.
$$$ DONATIONS - we have an opportunity to provide local, grass-fed beef from a local farmer this year to our students this year, but to do so, we need to raise a little under $500. Can you help with a donation?
GROW A ROW – we would welcome donations.... Let us know what you have. Summer and winter squashes, cukes, tomatoes, carrots, carrots, beets and potatoes... Parsnips? All huge hits with our kiddos! Chards and spinaches for soups in the deep winter! Corn is a huge hit! We’ll be looking for washed lettuces and greens too, once school starts. Basil to add to the 3rd grade pesto making? Cilantro and tomatoes for our salad? Let us know what you might have, and what you might be able to share.
TASTE TESTS – do you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share with the kids? We are looking to run a few taste tests this fall to see what new treats (a new veggie, or a new presentation) the kids might enjoy. Sometimes our ideas flop... Sometimes they become regulars on the menu... What would you like to help our kiddos try?
FMI: Sara Stowell at sarastowell@tds.net or 226-7439.
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Early Religious Efforts
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the Society's blog.
The following information is from The History of Windsor County, Vermont 1891 Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, D. Mason & Co. Publishers
Beginning as early as 1782 the usual distracting efforts to fix the center of the town as a site for a church were made, which continued until 1800-OI. Numerous lots were offered, but no satisfactory committee could be secured, and finally in 1801 it was agreed that Jabez Sargeant, of Chester, Squire Stoughton, of Weathersfield, and Squire Bigelow, of Reading, should constitute a committee to locate the center of the town. This was accomplished October 20, 1801.
In the latter part of 1792 the town hired Rev. Abel Wood to preach six months, he to receive twenty shillings a day. A general assessment was levied to pay the salary, and Isaac Parker was appointed collector. The following were exempted from the assessment, for the reason that they were not members of the religious sect to which Mr. Wood be- longed : Salmon Dutton, Thomas Baldwin, John Coffin, Isaac Baldwin, Jonathan Atherton, Eliphalet Kimball, Captain William Chaplin, Abner Preston, and Abel Baldwin.' The momentous question of the
church site having been settled, it was voted to build a house 45 x 55 feet and to
complete it by June 20, 1802. The building committee were Abel Baldwin, Jonathan Atherton and Samuel White.
It was voted to purchase the chosen site of Jedediah Tuttle, the price to be thirty dollars an acre. It was also voted that each person or denomination shall have a right to occupy the house for religious worship in proportion as they stand on each grand list. A tax of four cents on the dollar was voted to build the church. The following, who were of different sentiments from those who voted for the tax, are recorded as dissenting from the action of the town : Salmon Dutton, Amos Pierce, Israel Dwinnell, Salmon Dutton, jr., Clark Aldridge, Samuel Wyman, Joshua Tilden, Asaph Fletcher, jr., James Hall, John Swift, Joseph Page, and William Swift.
A society of Congregationalists was organized in the town at an early day, and continued until about fifty years ago.
6. Union Street to Play on July 20 at the Proctorsville Green
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to come to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the sounds of Union Street.
This concert will be the second in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.
See pictures of last night’s Chris Kleeman concert at http://031ad47.netsolhost.com/upcomingevents.html
7. Staycationing in Cavendish
While below is a list of things to do in Cavendish this coming week, take some time to see what’s around the house that you might want to sell as part of the Town Wide Tag Sale on July 30. This is a good way for the kids to make a little spending money. Make Wednesday “date night” and enjoy Union Street playing at 6 pm concert on the Proctorsville Green. Bring a picnic a bottle of wine and enjoy the music and your community. It’s free!
July 15 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
July 17 (Sunday): Phineas Gage-His Importance Then and Now, includes a walking tour of sites pertaining to the accident with Margo Caulfield, Co-Director of Chronic Conditions Information Network, who has worked in traumatic brain injury (TBI) for over 25 years. The presentation will begin at 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. For more information call 226-7807.
• Facilitated meditation from 4-5 pm. FMI: Robin 226-7736
July 19 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.
• CTES school board meeting, 5:30 pm at the School. The agenda will include nominations for the positions of a paraprofessional and food service provider; request for release of Medicaid Funds and policies discussion (F-14 Enrollment of Children of Non-Resident Teachers). FMI: 226-7758
• RWSU Governance Steering Committee Meeting with Windsor Southwest S.U. Board will meet at 7 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the consolidation status and plan between Rutland Windsor and Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Board Members.
July 20 (Wednesday): Union Street Band is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.
• Cavendish Homeworkers will meet at 10:30 am at the Proctorsville Fire Hall, followed by luncheon at 11:45. Featured guest will be Six Loose Ladies. FMI: Nancy Timmerman - 226-7215
July 21 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Monthly luncheon in Proctorsville, 11:30 pm at St. James Methodist Church in Proctorsville. This month we will serve a traditional New England Pot Roast with mashed potato, carrots and gravy, coleslaw, hot rolls, and ice cream with berries for dessert. Coffee, hot tea or a cold drink will be offered with the meal. We welcome all our friends and neighbors, as well as summertime visitors, to come join us for a delicious meal and delicious conversation. Bring a friend, too.
• 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
July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
The Cavendish Update Contains
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Town Wide Tag Sale July 30
3. Cavendish Homeworkers
4. The Cavendish School Garden Can Use Your Help
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Early Religious Efforts
6. Union Street to Plan on July 20 at the Proctorsville Green
7. Staycationing in Cavendish
1. Cavendish Related News
What are VT’s Worst Cell phone Spots? The most recent legislative session passed two bills focused on broadband and cell service, allocating $10 million to invest in infrastructure. But before they get to work they need to identify the priority dead spots. Chris Campbell with the Vermont Telecom Authority says his team traveled the state and put together a map identifying 97 corridors with no service, but now they need input from the public. They have added a link to the Telecom Authority's website for folks to report bad service areas, so they can prioritize new towers. To report on your cell phone service:
Route 103 bridge reopening: Contractors working almost round the clock for a month surprised even themselves Sunday by replacing two aging bridges and restoring traffic along this town’s central artery. “We’ve got a lot of work left to go, but they’re open,” said James Hollar, co-owner of Cold River Bridges from nearby Walpole, N.H. “There will be occasional delays,” Hollar says, “but you’ll be able to get through — no more detours.” Rutland Herald
VSAC Receives funding to continue College Access Program: VSAC — the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation — received word late last week that its federal Talent Search grant, set to expire in 2012, will be renewed for five more years. VSAC receives $443,887 a year for the program, and matches the federal dollars with its own resources. Press Release
VT Sets Hospital Budget Hearings for Aug. 4: The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration - known as BISHCA - has set Aug. 4 for hearings on hospital budget proposals around the state. The hearing will be hosted from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., both at the Vermont Department of Labor in Montpelier and by video link to sites around the state.
CVPS Accepts Canadian Bid: On Tuesday, Central Vermont Public Service Corp. had accepted a cash buyout offer from Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, Green Mountain’s Canadian-owned parent corporation. Pending regulatory approval, the resultant powerhouse utility would serve nearly 70 percent of the state’s electricity customers. Green Mountain, based in Colchester, is the second largest utility in the state with about 96,000 customers. It now will add Central Vermont’s 160,000 customers. Burlington Free Press
Springfield Movie Theater Now Open: The restored Springfield movie theater, now named Springfield Cinemas 3, had its grand re-opening tonight with a special midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2”. All 150 seats were quickly filled. The new website is www.springfieldcinemas3.com.
Call the Governor: Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. on “Call the Governor,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin returns to the VPT studio for a live call-in program during which viewers can ask him questions on the issues of the day. Viewers can also submit questions in advance or during the program via email to connect@vpt.org. Mark Johnson will host. www.vpt.org
LPCTV Receives $1000 Grant from Berkshire Bank Foundation: Berkshire Bank has given LPCTV the grant award to help with the LPCTV’s building project in the Ludlow Community Center. For more information on LPCTV’s Capital Campaign and the building project, visit LPCTV online at www.lpctv.org.
2. Town Wide Tag Sale July 30: If you or your organization is planning to be on one of the Cavendish Greens for the Cavendish Town Wide Tag Sale, please RSVP today. After the 15th, people from neighboring towns are welcome to a slot on the greens.
Organizations, as well as individuals are taking advantage of the Tag Sale. Proctorsville Fire Department will be hosting a BBQ and will have fire trucks out so the kids can check them out. If your organization is planning something special that day, let Lu know so we can be sure to include it in the press releases.
FMI: Lu 226-8199 To learn more about other 250th Anniversary Activities, go to www.cavendish250.com or the Cavendish Facebook page
3. Cavendish Homeworkers:
The Cavendish Homeworkers is a group of local women meeting the third Wednesday of each month at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. This group was originally the 'Home Demonstration Club' and our chapter broke away but basically follows the same guidelines as the original Club. Our purpose is social, but we look for interesting programs for each meeting to add an educational twist as well, followed by a potluck luncheon at 11:45 to which spouses are invited. We do a little fundraising during the year, primarily with bake sales, and we support such charities as Black River Good Neighbors and David's House.
The next meeting of Cavendish Homeworkers will be held Wednesday, the 20th of July, at 10:30 AM at Proctorsville Fire Hall, followed by luncheon at 11:45. This month our guest will be from the SIX LOOSE LADIES YARN SHOP to share information about their organization, which supports and encourages all creative fiber arts. Come and share the fun. Members and guests are encouraged to bring canned or dry goods for the Black River Good Neighbors food shelf collection. FMI: Nancy Timmerman - 226-7215
4. The Cavendish School Garden Can Use Your Help
The Cavendish School Garden is rocking again! Edibles are growing, and we are planning for a great harvest and some great donations so that our kiddos can taste test and eat wonderful, locally grown veggies all year long. Last year our school lunch included summer and winter squashes, roasted root vegetables, including parsnips; Corn chowder and potato leek soup, carrots galore, salads and cucumbers, even some watermelon – zucchini pizza, chocolate zucchini cake. Our 3rd graders made basil pesto that was served all year long on Wednesdays. Other classes made winter squash dishes, pumpkin pies and more, and some of the fruits of our labor were shared with the community luncheon held at the Methodist Church.
DONATIONS NEEDED: MULCH HAY OR STRAW... Call Sara at 226-7439 to arrange a drop off time, or simply drop it off at the school (leave on plastic strip that is at end of garden in teacher’s parking lot.
$$$ DONATIONS - we have an opportunity to provide local, grass-fed beef from a local farmer this year to our students this year, but to do so, we need to raise a little under $500. Can you help with a donation?
GROW A ROW – we would welcome donations.... Let us know what you have. Summer and winter squashes, cukes, tomatoes, carrots, carrots, beets and potatoes... Parsnips? All huge hits with our kiddos! Chards and spinaches for soups in the deep winter! Corn is a huge hit! We’ll be looking for washed lettuces and greens too, once school starts. Basil to add to the 3rd grade pesto making? Cilantro and tomatoes for our salad? Let us know what you might have, and what you might be able to share.
TASTE TESTS – do you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share with the kids? We are looking to run a few taste tests this fall to see what new treats (a new veggie, or a new presentation) the kids might enjoy. Sometimes our ideas flop... Sometimes they become regulars on the menu... What would you like to help our kiddos try?
FMI: Sara Stowell at sarastowell@tds.net or 226-7439.
5. Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Early Religious Efforts
These posts are made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society and are archived at the Society's blog.
The following information is from The History of Windsor County, Vermont 1891 Edited by Lewis Cass Aldrich and Frank R. Holmes, D. Mason & Co. Publishers
Beginning as early as 1782 the usual distracting efforts to fix the center of the town as a site for a church were made, which continued until 1800-OI. Numerous lots were offered, but no satisfactory committee could be secured, and finally in 1801 it was agreed that Jabez Sargeant, of Chester, Squire Stoughton, of Weathersfield, and Squire Bigelow, of Reading, should constitute a committee to locate the center of the town. This was accomplished October 20, 1801.
In the latter part of 1792 the town hired Rev. Abel Wood to preach six months, he to receive twenty shillings a day. A general assessment was levied to pay the salary, and Isaac Parker was appointed collector. The following were exempted from the assessment, for the reason that they were not members of the religious sect to which Mr. Wood be- longed : Salmon Dutton, Thomas Baldwin, John Coffin, Isaac Baldwin, Jonathan Atherton, Eliphalet Kimball, Captain William Chaplin, Abner Preston, and Abel Baldwin.' The momentous question of the
church site having been settled, it was voted to build a house 45 x 55 feet and to
complete it by June 20, 1802. The building committee were Abel Baldwin, Jonathan Atherton and Samuel White.
It was voted to purchase the chosen site of Jedediah Tuttle, the price to be thirty dollars an acre. It was also voted that each person or denomination shall have a right to occupy the house for religious worship in proportion as they stand on each grand list. A tax of four cents on the dollar was voted to build the church. The following, who were of different sentiments from those who voted for the tax, are recorded as dissenting from the action of the town : Salmon Dutton, Amos Pierce, Israel Dwinnell, Salmon Dutton, jr., Clark Aldridge, Samuel Wyman, Joshua Tilden, Asaph Fletcher, jr., James Hall, John Swift, Joseph Page, and William Swift.
A society of Congregationalists was organized in the town at an early day, and continued until about fifty years ago.
6. Union Street to Play on July 20 at the Proctorsville Green
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to come to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the sounds of Union Street.
This concert will be the second in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August. Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green. Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.
As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.
See pictures of last night’s Chris Kleeman concert at http://031ad47.netsolhost.com/upcomingevents.html
7. Staycationing in Cavendish
While below is a list of things to do in Cavendish this coming week, take some time to see what’s around the house that you might want to sell as part of the Town Wide Tag Sale on July 30. This is a good way for the kids to make a little spending money. Make Wednesday “date night” and enjoy Union Street playing at 6 pm concert on the Proctorsville Green. Bring a picnic a bottle of wine and enjoy the music and your community. It’s free!
July 15 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
July 17 (Sunday): Phineas Gage-His Importance Then and Now, includes a walking tour of sites pertaining to the accident with Margo Caulfield, Co-Director of Chronic Conditions Information Network, who has worked in traumatic brain injury (TBI) for over 25 years. The presentation will begin at 2 pm at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum. For more information call 226-7807.
• Facilitated meditation from 4-5 pm. FMI: Robin 226-7736
July 19 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Story Time for Preschool and Young Children 10 am at the Cavendish Library.
• CTES school board meeting, 5:30 pm at the School. The agenda will include nominations for the positions of a paraprofessional and food service provider; request for release of Medicaid Funds and policies discussion (F-14 Enrollment of Children of Non-Resident Teachers). FMI: 226-7758
• RWSU Governance Steering Committee Meeting with Windsor Southwest S.U. Board will meet at 7 pm at CTES in Proctorsville. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the consolidation status and plan between Rutland Windsor and Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Board Members.
July 20 (Wednesday): Union Street Band is the featured concert artist at 6 pm at the Proctorsville Green. The concert is free.
• Cavendish Homeworkers will meet at 10:30 am at the Proctorsville Fire Hall, followed by luncheon at 11:45. Featured guest will be Six Loose Ladies. FMI: Nancy Timmerman - 226-7215
July 21 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10:15-11:45. 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 or Charlotte Snyder (802) 226-7343
• Monthly luncheon in Proctorsville, 11:30 pm at St. James Methodist Church in Proctorsville. This month we will serve a traditional New England Pot Roast with mashed potato, carrots and gravy, coleslaw, hot rolls, and ice cream with berries for dessert. Coffee, hot tea or a cold drink will be offered with the meal. We welcome all our friends and neighbors, as well as summertime visitors, to come join us for a delicious meal and delicious conversation. Bring a friend, too.
• 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
July 22 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market. On the campus of Okemo Mountain School, 53 Main Street, 4-7 pm FMI: www.ludlowfarmersmarket.org
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Kleeman Concert Rescheduled for 7/14/11
The legendary Bluesman Chris Kleeman was scheduled to perform last night Wednesday on the Proctorsville Green. However, severe weather forced a cancellation. Chris will be playing tonight, Thursday July 14, on the Proctorsville Green at 6 pm. The weather forecast is beautiful for the evening, so bring a picnic and a lawn and prepare to be amazed. This concert is free, thanks to the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association.
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