Don’t Have Time for the Flu? Take Time to Prevent It.

This flu update and information is provided by Chronic Conditions Information Network, a non profit organization located in Cavendish, VT, whose mission is “To assist those affected by chronic conditions by providing tools that enhance their well-being.”

 There are now two confirmed cases of flu in Vermont, which is early. The Vermont Health Department is using the news to remind everyone to get a flu shot. The vaccine is supposed to be a good match for this year's strain, but it takes two weeks after getting the shot for the vaccine to take full effect.

Coughs or sneezes spread flu virus into the air, and then onto surfaces. You can take measurers so you don’t spread the virus to others, or so others don’t spread it to you.

You can reduce your chances of getting the flu by Cover and Wash:

• Cover your mouth and nose every time you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue and throw it away. Use your arm (not your hand).

• Observe regular cleaning habits if someone at home has the flu. Pay special attention to doorknobs, faucets, refrigerator handles, and phones.

• Vaccinate. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone six months of age and older should get a flu shot. Flu vaccines are available in a number of locations, including the Rite Aid drugs stores in Ludlow and Springfield; the Ludlow Health Center and other health care providers. The Ludlow Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center and is required to offer care on a sliding scale fee.

• Every time you use a tissue, throw it in the trash and then wash your hands.

• Remember not to share anything that goes into the mouth.

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• Wash your hands often and well. Use soap and water for at least 15 seconds.

• Avoid contact with sick people.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Have alcohol hand sanitizer on hand if you don’t have access to soap and water.

Call your health care provider if you think you have the flu. Flu symptoms can often be confused with the common cold, but the flu usually comes on more suddenly and is more severe.

Symptoms of flu may include fever (usually high), headache, tiredness and weakness (can be extreme), dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body or muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (much more common among children than adults).

A person who is sick with the flu is contagious. That means they can spread viruses. Adults can be contagious from one day before having symptoms to seven days after getting sick. Children can be contagious for longer than seven days.

If you start to get flu symptoms:

- Get plenty of rest.

- Drink plenty of liquids.

- Don't use alcohol or tobacco.

- Stay home from work or school to protect others from catching your illness.

- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue every time you cough or sneeze.

Take medication to lessen the symptoms of flu, but NEVER give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, especially fever, without first checking with your health care provider.

Cavendish Burglary 12/8/12

State Police in Rockingham are investigating a Burglary that occurred to an unoccupied residence located at 1 VT Route 106 in Cavendish (Cliff Johnson property owner). The burglary most likely occurred overnight from 12/6/12 (5 pm) to 12/7/12 (2:17 pm). Anyone who may have any information or may have seen anyone in the area is asked to call the State Police at 802-875-2112.

Cavendish Select Board Agenda 12/10/12

 Below is the agenda for the Dec. 10 (Monday) Selectmen’s Meeting at 6 PM (note change in time) at the Cavendish Town Office: 

• Leon Woods, Trail Master, present to review proposed snowmobile trails and town highway crossings for the 2012-2013 snowmobile season with the Select Board and to ask for approval.

• Leon Woods, Cavendish Cemetery Sextant, present to review the FY” 14 Cavendish Cemetery Commission budget and appropriations request.

• Discussion of the PACE energy loan program and changes that have been made since it was last discussed by the Select Board Town Energy Committee member Cheryl Liener will be present for this discussion and to summarize the recent meeting on PACE in Springfield.

• Margo Caulfield of the Cavendish Historical Society present to briefly describe efforts to establish an Alexandr Solzhenitsyn exhibit and to solicit ideas from the Select Board as to what items should be included in the Cavendish Historical Time Line for the Year 2012

• Consider External Appropriation Requests for FY” 14. Representatives from the various organizations requesting appropriation are scheduled to make brief presentations from 6:50 to approximately 6:15.

• Final update on the status of grader repairs and rental and other highway equipment repairs.

• Update on Ecosystem Restoration Grant activities.

• Update on FEMA paperwork activities

• Follow-up on last meeting’s discussion (item #13) pertaining to drainage at Carlton Road. Board to review a draft of a related letter.

• Updates on various other town activities and discussion of a schedule for the first few budget meetings in early January.

• Other business

Cavendish Update 12/7/12 News/book excerpt/Events

Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page 

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society 

The 12/7/12 Cavendish Update Contains the Following

1. Cavendish Related News

2. Christmas is Coming (an excerpt from Cavendish Hillside Farm)

3. Genealogy Research Available at the Cavendish Library

4. Livestock and Horse Vet Now in Cavendish

5. Fletcher Library (Ludlow)  Silent Auction

6. Cavendish Events 12/7-12/16

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

USFS Offering $5 Christmas Trees: The U.S. Forest Service is offering $5 tree permits for people who would like to cut their Christmas trees in the Green Mountain National Forest. The permits can be purchased at Forest Service offices in Rutland, Middlebury, Manchester Center or Rochester. The permit must be attached to the tree before it's transported, and it's up to the permit holder to know the boundaries of the National Forest.

Flu Season Starts Early, Could be Bad: Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade — and it could be a bad one. The primary strain circulating tends to make people sicker than other types. It is particularly hard on the elderly. The good news is that the nation seems fairly well prepared. More than a third of Americans have been vaccinated, and the vaccine formulated for this year is well matched to the strains of the virus seen so far, CDC officials said. MMWR 

New 911 Text for Sprint Customers: Sprint Wireless customers can now send a text message to 911 from locations in Vermont for emergency help as part of an initial four-month trial to test the potential of this technology. All text messages to 911 originating from a Sprint Wireless device in Vermont will be routed to the Williston PSAP. Press Release 

Climate study Warns of Economic Devastation to VT Tourism: The study, produced by the Natural Resources Defense Council and ProtectOurWinters.org, concludes that current rates of carbon emission will wildly disrupt skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and snowshoeing. “The ramifications of changing snow fall patterns are already altering people’s outdoor habits — taking an economic toll on the ski resort industry of over $1 billion in the last decade,” it states. Burlington Free Press 

2. CHRISTMAS IS COMING (An Excerpt from Cavendish Hillside Farms) 

For many generations now, children and adults alike have enjoyed the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who described what early pioneer life was like in the late 1800s. Many in Cavendish are not aware that we have our own Laura Ingalls Wilder in the form of Sandra Stearns. Her book Cavendish Hillside Farms 1939-1957 describes what it was like growing up on a East Hill Rd farm in Cavendish, attending the Center Road School, the one room school house on the corner of Town Farm and Center Roads.  Below is an excerpt from her book

As Christmas time approached our excitement grew. There would be parties at school and church. About a week before the big day, Dad we kids would venture into the forest to find the perfect tree. Every year we seemed to find the perfect one, though we had cut it the previous year. In later years Junior and I were allowed to choose and bring home the tree by ourselves. Often the perfect specimen in the forest proved to be sadly lacking in the living room. But Mother never said a word and cheerfully praised our selection. I can honestly say that after it was loaded with decorations it didn’t look so bad.

Dad would nail together a two-by-four stand and it was set up in the window in the living room. In the early years we didn’t have electricity and my parents felt that candles were too dangerous. The candles were put on the tree but never lit. The tree was trimmed with glass balls, metal twisted strips for icicles, and knitted and crocheted ornaments my mother made. Heavy foil garlands were draped around it before the delicate tinsel we have today became common. We made paper chains and cut out countless paper snowflakes to enhance the scene.

Mom always made fruitcake, maple sugar cakes and popcorn balls. When I was twelve or so she started cutting and decorating special Christmas cookies. A box was given to each family of cousins, with plenty left for us to enjoy. Christmas, today, must have decorated cookies!

Christmas morning found the tree decked out in knitted mittens, hats and scarves. My mother had been working late at night for weeks.

Out stockings always had an orange in the toe, paper dolls, coloring books and crayons, some candy and gum, pencils and a banana sticking out of the top. Once or twice we received the dreaded stick and piece of cola for being bad. Mom always produced the desired items we had expected after we had sworn to reform.

Cavendish Hillside Farms 1939-1957 by Sandra Field Sterns makes a wonderful holiday present. To purchase a copy, contact margoc@tds.net or call 802-226-7807. A copy can also be purchased by send $10, plus $5 for shipping and handling to PO Box 472, Cavendish, VT 05142. Checks should be made payable to CHS.  Because of holiday mail, order early.

3. GENEALOGY RESEARCH AVAILABLE AT THE CAVENDISH LIBRARY

Like genealogy? Then you're in luck. You’ll find U.S. federal census records, family histories, published genealogies, historical books, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, and more to help you trace your American ancestors’ paths across history all on Heritage Quest through the Cavendish Fletcher Community library in Proctorsville. Ask Kata for the login and password. FMI: 226-7503

4. LIVESTOCK AND HORSE VET NOW IN CAVENDISH

Dianne Johnson recently moved to Proctorsville, where she is establishing a veterinary business to care for livestock and horses.  Dianne is delighted to be back in small-town Vermont after spending 4 years at veterinary school in Virginia.  She is eager to become involved in the local community both through her veterinary business and through volunteer/social opportunities.  Prior to studying veterinary medicine, she worked as an outdoor educator.  She still enjoys teaching youth and adults husbandry and veterinary skills, which she has done both at summer camps in the US and through veterinary missions in Honduras and Africa.  The latter experiences further stimulated her interest in sustainable farming, pasture management, and preventative care.  In addition to veterinary medicine, Dianne enjoys hiking, biking, cooking, and crafts. 

Dr. Dianne Johnson’s business is called Clover Acres Livestock Veterinary Services, LLC (CALVS).  Through CALVS, Dr. Johnson seeks to improve the quality of life of local livestock, help farmers improve the productivity of their animals, and help ensure that consumers receive high-quality animal products. CALVS promotes effective preventative care and treatment strategies for sheep, goats, cattle, horses, alpacas, llamas, and pigs.

Clover Acres Livestock Veterinary Services, LLC is currently based at Dianne’s home in Proctorsville, VT.  However, CALVS is an exclusively mobile practice, which means that Dr. Johnson will come to your home or farm in Windsor, Windham, and Rutland, and Bennington counties.  For the past 6 months, Dr. Johnson has been working with Dr. Roger Osinchuk at Cross Border Equine in Springfield, VT, who recommends her highly.  She plans to continue working under Dr. Osinchuk’s mentorship on an as-needed basis. 

Call CALVS to set up an appointment for an initial consultation +/- other veterinary care this winter!  Dr. Johnson also provides 24/7 emergency services, but requests that all new clients arrange for an initial visit, if possible, before an emergency arises. 

Business website: www.cloveracresvet.com.  Toll-free phone number: 866-814-5755. E-mail: info@cloveracresvet.com Also, “like” on Facebook!

5. FLETCHER LIBRARY (LUDLOW) SILENT AUCTION

The Fletcher Library in Ludlow’s Reading Room is overflowing with items to bid on such as; ski passes, gift certificates to local eateries, massages, gym membership, food gift baskets, hand-made quilts, certificates to local book store, framed photos, and the list goes on. Come do some holiday shopping and support the library at the same time. Auction runs now through Dec. 7 @ 6PM with our 1^st Annual Cookie Swap simultaneously taking place from 3PM – 6PM

6. CAVENDISH EVENTS 12/7-12/16

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

  • This past week, the Buckley's (members of Cavendish Baptist Church) house in Ludlow caught fire. They have lost most of what they owned & cherish. American Pie (Proctorsville residents) will donate 75% of the night’s total sales to help the Buckleys through this challenge. What better night than Friday for pizza? They will also have a 50/50 raffle, & if you want to go above and beyond, bring in an ornament for their Christmas tree!

  • Fletcher Library in Ludlow’s Silent Auction ends at 6 pm. 1^st Annual Library cookie swap takes place from 3-6 pm.

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

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

  • Live music at Glimmerstone Mansion, Greg Brown 7-10 pm

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

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

  • Chanukah begins. HAPPY CHANUKAH

December 10 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office. Agenda posted to blog www.cavendishvt.blogspot.com as soon as it is received. LPC-TV tapes meetings and makes them available on-line and Comcast Cable TV.

December 11 (Tuesday): Alexksandr Solzhenitsyn’s birthday. Born on this day in 1918, he won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1970, and spent 18 years (1976-1994) in exile from Russia living in Cavendish, VT. While here, he wrote the Red Wheel. FMI: Nobel Prize autobiography  New York Times Obituary 

• Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

• Live Music at Glimmerstone Mansion, Don Kahn, 6-9 pm

December 12 (Wednesday): Okemo Valley Annual Meeting and Holiday Party at the Echo Lake Inn, 5:30-8:30. FMI: 228-8602.

December 13 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

  • Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

  • HAPPY ST. LUCY’S DAY

December 14 (Friday): Premier of “We Need a Little Christmas, featuring Proctorsville part time residents Stan and Jane Hart., Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium, 7PM. FMI: 228-7239

 

December 15 (Saturday): Ludlow Winter Farmer’s Market, 9-1 at Inside Market at the corner of Main St. and Andover St. (Rt. 100 South) FMI: http://ludlowfarmersmarket.org/

  • Holiday Cookie Sale at Fletcher Farm School, 10 am. Homemade cookies are being sold by the pound. FMI: 228-8770

Cavendish Update 11/30/12 News/Events

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

1. Cavendish Town Survey

2. Cavendish Related News

3. Water your Christmas Tree

4. Cavendish Activities 12/1-12/9

 

1. CAVENDISH TOWN SURVERY

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

2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

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

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

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

3. WATER YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

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

4. CAVENDISH ACTIVITIES 12/1-12/9

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

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

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

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

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

December 4 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

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

December 6 (Thursday): HAPPY ST. NICHOLAS DAY

  • Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

  • Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

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

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

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

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

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

  • Chanukah begins. HAPPY CHANUKAH

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN TOWN!

Cavendish Update 11/23/12 Vandals/News/Black Friday

Information can also be posted on the Cavendish VT Facebook Page 

The 11/23/12 Cavendish Update Contains

1. Cavendish Related News

2. Celebrate Black Friday: Holiday Shop Locally

3. Cavendish Business Directory Nov. 2012

4. Imagination Library for Kids Birth-Five

5. Holiday Shopping at the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts

6. Cavendish Events 11/23/12-12/2

PLEASE NOTE: Vandalism is taking place in Cavendish village. In the past week, one person on Main Street reported having items stolen from their car and two people reported, on the back roads that their mailboxes were smashed in. Don’t leave keys in the ignition, or items you want in the car.

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

No Party Status Seekers for Okemo Community Village: No individuals, groups or abutting landowners applied for party status regarding a proposed recreational residential community at Okemo Mountain Resort on Monday. Timber Creek and five other partners filed a joint application Oct. 22 for an Act 250 permit to build a 208-unit village. The village would consist of 22 single family homes, 32 duplex buildings, nine townhouse condominiums, a base lodge for homeowners, two ski lifts, seven ski trails, access roads, parking lots and a community water system. Rutland Herald 

Holiday Click it or Ticket It: The Vermont State Police will be participating in the national Click It or Ticket campaign and Operation CARE (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the holiday period from November 21st – 25th. Operation CARE is a national campaign by state police agencies across the country that have joined together in the endeavor of reducing human suffering on our highways, particularly during the national holidays. Press Release 

2. CELEBRATE BLACK FRIDAY: SHOP LOCALLY

With today being the official “shopping day” of the year, better known as Black Friday, help your community and get a jump on holiday gift purchases by shopping locally. Below is a guide to make it easier for you.

• Share Cavendish with friends and family:

- Purchase a 250^th Cavendish Anniversary banner. One banner has two sides, so you can either split the cost with a friend or have two gifts. FMI: 226-7292

- The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) has a variety of books and other Cavendish products. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

- The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA) have Cavendish calendars, photographs and much more. Stop by Crows Bakery or call 226-7736

• Give a membership: The CCCA, one of the sponsors of the Cavendish Update and sponsor of the Cavendish Community Fund, have a variety of ways you can make targeted donations. CHS also helps to sponsor the Cavendish Update and offers a wide array of programs that benefit the community. Both organizations offer newsletters and a variety of membership benefits. Send donations as follows:

CCCA

PO Box 116

Cavendish, VT 05142

CHS

PO Box 472

Cavendish, VT 05142

• Attend the Cavendish Community Holiday Fair: Taking place on Nov. 24 (Saturday), the area churches and other community groups will be offering a wide array of gifts, raffles, holiday greens etc. This event takes place at the Cavendish Town Elementary School from 9-2.

• Give Gift Certificates to Local Services: Use the recently updated Cavendish Business Directory http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2012/11/cavendish-business-directory-1112.html and purchase a gift card for a much needed service. Need ideas? Everybody can use a snowplow; haircut; a room wallpapered or painted; massage etc.

• Give a class: Both Six Loose Ladies and Fletcher Farms www.fletcherfarm.org  offer a wide array of classes for the person who is crafty (or wants to be). See Item 5 below about Shopping at the Fletcher Farm School

• Good Eats are readily available: Cavendish boosts a wide variety of specialty food items, as well as places to eat. Check out the “food” section of the Cavendish Business Directory http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2012/11/cavendish-business-directory-1112.html

• Support the Cavendish Update (e-mail, blog, and Facebook page). Since current sponsorship is limited, sponsor a week, month or day in a friend or organization’s name by making a donation to Margo Caulfield, PO Box 3, Cavendish, VT 05142.  FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net

3. CAVENDISH BUSINESS DIRECTORY NOV 2012

The November 2012 Cavendish Business Directory has been posted to http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2012/11/cavendish-business-directory-1112.html The businesses listed are located and/or owned by Cavendish/Proctorsville residents. Inclusion in this directory should not be viewed as a recommendation. If you would like your business included in the directory, e-mail margoc@tds.net or call 802-226-7807. Be sure to include the full name of your business and how you can be reached, including e-mail and web address. The Directory is a project of the Cavendish Historical Society.

4. IMAGINATION LIBRARY FOR KIDS BIRTH-FIVE

The Ludlow Rotary Club has partnered with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.  This program mails a free, new, age-appropriate book to children each month from birth through age five – potentially 60 books per child.  Eligible children are those that reside in Ludlow, Mt Holly, Plymouth, Cavendish and South Reading, about 250 children.  Research shows that children that participate in this type of program not only do better in kindergarten but also throughout their entire academic career – a real boost to our kids!  Forms for registering children for this program are available from local preschools and libraries, Peoples United Bank, Berkshire Bank, and Ludlow Insurance Co. 

The Imagination Library program costs $25 per child per year. The Ludlow Rotary Club has raised significant funds for this program, but additional funding is welcome.  Parents of children in the program are not permitted to contribute to the cost of the books because the books are a gift to the children from the community.  Grandparents and others can send tax-deductible contributions to the LUDLOW AREA ROTARY CHARITABLE FUND, INC. (with “Imagination Library” in the check memo section), PO BOX 216, LUDLOW, VT 05149.

5. HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE FLETCHER FARM SCHOOL

The Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts fourth annual Holiday Shoppe will be open November 24^th through December 30^th.  It will be open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Unique one-of-a-kind crafts that will make great gifts for family and friends will be available, including a wide selection of Holiday ornaments, jewelry, stained glass, marbled items, photography, hooked rugs, wooden toys, and many other selections. Come and do your Holiday Shopping and support this great organization at the same time!

While you are visiting the Shoppe, take time to stop and enjoy the beautiful Christmas village, as well as a fully furnished handcrafted dollhouse decorated for the Holidays. Both will be displayed throughout the Holiday Season.

The Society of Artists and Craftsmen, which operates the Fletcher Farm School, will be having its annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday December 15^th. At this not-to-be missed event, a variety of homemade cookies will be sold by the pound.  Come fill one, or more festive tins to use as gifts or to enjoy at your holiday celebrations.  The cookies are irresistible family favorites prepared by Society Members. Plan to come early as these delicious treats sell-out quickly!

The Society of Artists and Craftsmen wishes everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season.  Looking ahead-- Prevent cabin fever by taking a class at the Fletcher Farm School.  Visit our website for upcoming winter and spring classes.  We are located at 611 Route 103 South, Ludlow, VT.  Tel: 802-228-8770.

6. CAVENDISH EVENTS 11/23-12/2

November 23 (Friday): Schools closed for Thanksgiving recess

November 24 (Saturday): Cavendish Community Holiday Fair: 9-2 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. Organized by town churches, offering a variety of home baked goods, lunch, raffles, and much more.

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

  • Trot It Off 5K & Tots’ Trot at Jackson Gore, Okemo This running/walking race is perfect for the avid runner or the recreational runner hoping to burn off the calories from that extra slice of Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. All participants will receive an event t-shirt. The Tots Trot, a kids fun race for children 12 and younger, will take place just before the 5k. This event will support the Wendy Neal Scholarship Fund at Okemo Mountain School and Black River Good Neighbors Services. Registration is 8:30 am in the Cornerstone Room of Jackson Gore. Registration is $25 for the 5K and $15 for tots Trot (11 and under). 9:30 is the Tot Trot and 10 AM begins the 5K.

 

November 25 (Sunday): Jay Witham, gospel singer, will be performing in a free concert at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 7pm. FMI: 226-7131

November 27 (Tuesday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, Charlotte Snyder at 226-7343 or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

November 29 (Thursday): Bone Builders Class at the Cavendish Baptist-- Class from 10-11:15. FMI: Linda at Green Mountain RSVP & Volunteer Center of Windsor County at (802) 885-2083, or Anne Oakes or Andrew Ohotnicky at (802) 228-5236, Dot Ramsdell at (802) 226-7870

  • Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373