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context of sustainable economic growth. FMI: PO Box 605, Cavendish VT 05142 or 802-226-7736
The 3/15/13 Cavendish Update Contains the
Following
1.
Cavendish Select Board Meeting 3/11/13
2. Cavendish Related News
3.
Cavendish Gathers to Honor the Reopening of Gethsemane Church
4.
Share the Table
5.
Sayon Camara Joins Jamie Ward for Proctorsville Concert
6. Dinner and a Movie at Cavendish Library
7. Cavendish Activities 3/15-3/24/13
1. CAVENDISH SEELECT BOARD MEETING 3/11/13
Select board (SB) meetings are recorded by LPC-TV and are
available at their website and on Comcast Television.
At Monday night’s SB meeting the following items were discussed:
Annual Organizational Meeting: Appointments for the coming year, are the same
as those on page 9 of the Town Report with the following exceptions:
Selectboard Chairperson: Bob Glidden, Vice Chair: George Timko, and Clerk Scott
Ranney; Dan Churchill Budget Committee; Robert C Glidden Water Commissioner;
Rep Regional Transportation. Advisory Comm.: Michele Lindberg; and Select Board
Rep to Planning Commission: Michele Lindberg. The town’s representative on the
Council on Aging term of service has been extended from one year to three
years. Dan Churchill holds this position.
Town Website: It was brought up that in the Town Survey, recently conducted by
the Cavendish Planning Commission, 91% of the respondents thought a town
website was important. Rich Svec, town manager, said the town does have a
website at www.cavendishvt.org
Community Solar: Svec updated the board about the advantages of community solar
and asked the board for approval to continue to study whether this is a viable
option for Cavendish. Vermont currently offers group net-metering, which allows
the electricity generated by a photovoltaic (PV) system to be credited to
multiple utility accounts. This would allow the town to “lease” town property
for the establishment of a solar panel array generating 500 KW on approximately
four acres of land. Not only would there be revenue by leasing the land, but
the town would receive a reduction in energy costs. There would be no capital
outlay by the town, other than administrative and legal fees, as investors
would pay for the system and in exchange would receive tax credits. Offered by
Green Mountain Power (GMP), it would only apply to those town functions
currently powered by GMP. Currently, Ludlow Electric is not part of the net
metering program. To date, the town’s energy committee has met with two
different company representatives. The board agreed that they should continue
to explore this option
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
Cavendish
Annual Report 2012: The
2012 Annual report is available on-line.
Cavendish
Planning Commission Survey:
A summary of the 2012 Town Survey has been posted to http://cavendishvt.blogspot.com/2013/03/cavendish-planning-commission-town.html
Survey results are available on-line.
Lockdown at CTES: The Cavendish Town Elementary School: CTES, will be in “Lock Down” on all exterior doors as of
Friday, March 1. All exterior doors will be locked from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and a monitoring system has been installed on the front, single handicapped
door. To gain entrance to the building during the school day, guests will have
to push the silver button on the monitor/camera that is located to the left of
that door. A picture will appear on a monitor in the office. If we recognize
the person at the door, we will push a button to release the lock on the door
allowing entrance. If we do not recognize the person at the door, we will clarify the
person’s attentions through the voice feature and possibly ask for
identification. We will direct you when it is clear to enter. VT Journal
Cavendish Passes Law Prohibiting Helipads: After a long, drawn out battle with the
town of Cavendish and the state, a Cavendish home owner can build a helipad on
his property. But other home owners will not have that same opportunity because
the Select Board passed a new ordinance prohibiting their use on Feb. 29.
Rutland Herald
Fire at Cavendish Game Birds Farm:
Co-owned by a Cavendish resident, more than 20,000 quails and 30 pigs perished
in an early morning fire on Wednesday, that destroyed a 19th century
barn. Bill Thompson started the business in his backyard and in 1998, purchased
a 75 acre farm in Springfield with his business partner and brother Rick
Thompson. The quails that died represent half their stock, but they are
determined to rebuild. WCAX
Wood to Warmth: Springfield energy project could power all of Windsor County: Plans
for a wood chip-fueled electric power co-generation plant in Springfield, VT
that could generate enough electricity to provide power for all of Windsor
County continue to move forward, with construction expected to begin this
summer. It is anticipated that completion will take 18 months. Rutland Herald
Stacy A. Flinn Joins Ludlow Health Center:
Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) is pleased
to welcome Stacy A. Flinn, RN, MSN, FNP-C, to their Ludlow Health Center staff,
where she will be a nurse practitioner. Press Release
High Rents Make Housing Unaffordable for Many in VT: Renters in Vermont need to earn $18.53
per hour in order to afford a basic apartment here, according to a report
released today that compares the cost of rental housing with what renters can
really afford. This works out to an annual income of $38,541. The National Low
Income Housing Coalition, a Washington, DC-based research and advocacy
organization, and the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition jointly released he
report, Out of Reach 2013. Press Release
3.
CAVENDISH GATHERS TO HONOR THE REOPENING OF GETHESMANE
On August
28th, 2011 Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville was lifted off its
foundation by the forces of Hurricane Irene. The parish hall was completely
destroyed by the storm. After a Herculean effort by the church community, lead
by Church Warden Mary Springer, the church was restored and a new parish
center was constructed.
On March
3rd, 2013, dozens of parishioners, community members, neighbors and friends
gather to celebrate the rebuilding of the church and the resilience of the
community. The service was lead by Father Richard Bower of Gethsemane, and
accompanied by Pastor Ken White, whose Methodist Church graciously welcomed the
Gethsemane community to share their church during the rebuilding. The ceremony
included testimony from several community members:
George
Timko of Crow´s Corner bakery shared his eye witness account of the devastation
of the church, and also how one of the first donations his bakery received came
from the church, a long time neighbor, who in spite of its own flood tragedy,
immediately reached out to others who were impacted.
Martha
Benoit, a resident of Cavendish, whose home was undermined and who lived with
neighbors and then in a camper for months while waiting for a new foundation to
be built, spoke too of receiving a financial donation and a gas card from
Gethsemane in the early days after the storm. She joked that they were
landlocked, and unable to use the gas card for a while.
Terry
McNamara, next door neighbor of the church, spoke of Gethsemane’s kindness and
concern for her family and home. She had witnessed their parish hall
destroyed, and their piano washed into her back yard. She reminded churchgoers
of a single cross that landed upright, precarious but strong, on a piece of
furniture, and related this to the church’s strength and acts of kindness and
solidarity around town.
Many of
those who attended the service were members of St. James Methodist Church,
which opened its doors, moved its service time, and welcomed Gethsemane to its
community to share in worship and fellowship during the long months it took to
rebuild the church and parish hall. The two pastors shared services, the
Gethsemane organist played with the pastor of the Methodist Church, and a
common coffee hour were among the community building efforts that came out of
the storm.
Finally,
Gethsemane leaders designed their new parish center with an eye towards
community events. Long the go-to venue for everything from film series to
community gardens, they are already designing future programs for community
attendance. Sunday, March 31 at 4:30pm, a new concert series.”
Raise the Roof," will feature singer and keyboard player Jamie Ward.
He will be joined by Sayon Camara of Guinea, West Africa. The two talented
musicians have collaborated before, blending Ward's jazzy bluesy style with
Camara's vibrant drumming.
Gethsemane
Church is a community of followers of Jesus within the customs of the Episcopal
Church and the historic Anglican tradition. We seek to be a house of
prayer for all people, welcoming those with a deep and lively faith as we as
those are searching or who simply want to be part of a community with spirit
whose vocation is to work for the common good of all, provide space were we can
raise our questions about God and life, and where we give priority to working
for justice and peace in our world.
Our doors
are open to all, no matter what race, color, gender or sexual orientation, and
those who want to be on the journey of life with us. We want to work with
community organizations and groups to help us all be each other's sisters and
brother on the journey of realizing God's dream for the whole human family. Our worship services are held each Sunday
at 9:30 am, 89 Depot St, Proctorsville. A coffee hour follows. FMI: 484-7431 or maryspringer5@comcast.net
4. SHARE THE TABLE COMMUNITY PASTA BAR DINNER
Take the
stress out of Parent Conference night dinner. Stepping Stones Preschool invites
you to “Share the Table: Community Pasta Bar Dinner” on Thursday March 21, from
4:30-7 pm at CTES. Price is $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. You
have the choice of seating or take out. FMI 226-7760.
5. SAYON CAMARA JOINS JAMIE WARD FOR PROCTORSVILLE
CONCERT
The Raise the Roof Concert Series in Proctorsville kicks off
with its first concert on Sunday afternoon March 31 with singer and keyboard
player Jamie Ward. He will be joined by Sayon Camara of Guinea, West
Africa. The two talented musicians have collaborated before, blending
Ward's jazzy bluesy style with Camara's vibrant drumming. Sayon Camara is a
master djembe player and keeper of the traditional music of his people, who
utilizes boundless joy and energy teaching and performing locally. Jamie
Ward is an actor, teacher, lover of Shakespeare and musician from New York and
Mt. Holly. The dynamic pair will join in raising the roof of the
Gethsemane Episcopal Church on Depot Street in Proctorsville while celebrating
the reopening of the church after being damaged from Tropical Storm Irene.
The concert is at 4:30 p.m. and admission is by suggested $10.00
donation, children free. On April 28, the Raise the Roof series will
continue with the energetic Vermont a cappella group House Blend. Mark
your calendar and stay tuned.
6. DINNER AND A MOVIE AT CAVENDISH LIBRARY
The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will host two “Dinner
and a Movie” events this spring. The first will be at 1:00 PM on March 23
in the library. The featured movie will be Moonstruck (1987) starring
Cher and Nicholas Cage. Loretta (Cher) a widow in her late 30’s decides
it’s time to remarry. Her plan is complicated when she falls in love with
her fiancé’s brother. A generous sampling of Italian home style food
will be served.
The second “Dinner and a Movie” event will be on Saturday, April
13 at 1:00 in the library. The featured movie will be “The Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel” starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. A group of English retirees
decided to move to India where medical costs are cheaper and retirement is
easier, and find that things aren’t always what they seem. A generous
sampling of Indian food will be served.
Both events are free, but donations are accepted.
7. CAVENDISH ACTIVITIES 3/15-3/24/13
17
(Sunday): HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
• Cavendish
Historical Society Board Meeting, 3 pm. FMI: 226-7807 or margoc@tds.net
19
(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
• Local's
Night (Burger and Beer for $10) at Glimmerstone Mansion. Live music by
Don Cahn FMI: 802-554-0045
• CTES Board Meeting, 5:30 at the
school
21 (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
• CTES Parent/Teacher Conferences
12:40-8:00 pm: Share the Table: Community Pasta Bar from 4:30-7PM at the
school. See article 4.
22
(Friday): Half day of
school for CTES
• Last day to order a Soil Saver
composter . Order forms are available on-line http://www.vtsolidwastedistrict.org/portal/about-us-mainmenu-26/remository/Publications/Composter-Order-Form/
• Bingo at CTES FMI: 226-7824.
23
(Saturday): The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will host Dinner
and a Movie at1:00 PM in the library. The featured movie will be
Moonstruck (1987) starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. A generous sampling of
Italian home style food will be served. This is free but donations are
welcomed.
• From 5:30 to 7 pm, the Cavendish Baptist
Church’s Helping Hand Class, is sponsoring Sugar on Snow Supper featuring:
Baked beans, ham, mashed potato, squash, peas, pickles, white and brown breads,
homemade doughnuts, decaf coffee, tea and punch. Prices are $10 for adults,
children under 12 $5 and those under 6 years of age are free. FMI: 226-7724
