Rash of Burglaries

According to Crime Reports,  in the past week, there have been a series of robberies in town as follows:

• 11/23 (Sunday) 1100 Block Tarbell Hill-Larceny

• 11/25 (Tuesday) 1700 Davis Rd-Larceny

• 11/26 (Wednesday) 800 Block Farm Town Rd- Breaking & Entering

• 11/26 (Wednesday) 4200 Block Twenty Mile Stream- Larceny

If you have any information on these crimes, please contact the Vermont State Police 875-2112.

Update: On Dec. 3 (Wednesday) larceny was reported on High Street in Cavendish village. 

Cavendish Update 11/28/14 Shopping Guide/News/Events

If Cavendish Connects does not receive sufficient donations by December 31, the Cavendish Update and other services will cease. Help Cavendish Connects stay on-line by:

• Making a donation at the Abundance Swap on December 6

• Mailing a check to Cavendish Connects, PO Box 3, Cavendish VT 05142 or clicking the Support Button and donating on-line.

• Make a donation for an issue of the Cavendish Update in someone’s name

• Organizing a fundraiser

 THE 11/28 /14 EDITION OF THE CAVENDISH UPDATE

1. Cavendish Related News

2. Holiday Shopping: Give the Gift and Experience of Cavendish

3. Events

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

You Have Until Nov. 30 to Complete the Cavendish Telecommunications Survey: The last day to complete the Cavendish Telecommunications survey is Nov. 30. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the 10 questions.

 Fruitcakes-Okemo’s Hearth is home for Holiday Baking in the Heart of Summer: The Okemo Magazine Winter 2014/2015 features a story about Cavendish residents Mary Ormrod and Andy Leven, the owners of Old Cavendish Products, who use the Okemo Mountain kitchen to make their stellar fruitcakes during the Mountain’s off season. To pick up one of their fruitcakes, or other fine products, go to Singleton’s in Proctorsville or visit their website 

VCE Unveils New Wildlife News Services for VT: The Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) today launched a new web site that features breaking news about birds, insects, amphibians and other wildlife here in Vermont and around the world. 

 2. HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Give the Gift and Experience of Cavendish: In a world of heavy consumerism, experiences are valued far more than “stuff.” As you holiday shop this year, engage in Cavendish in new and meaningful ways that will last throughout the year. Below are various ways you can participate, enjoy, and support your community while finding the right gift for those who are special to you.

• Abundance Swap (December 6, Saturday): A new tradition for holiday giving, the Abundance Swap is being sponsored by Cavendish Connects. Share and receive the bounty of the season. Pick 3-5 items in your home, shop or office that someone would enjoy as a gift. These should be in really good shape and of quality, meaning it’s well made and likely to be valued by someone. Children are encouraged to bring gently used toys they may have outgrown or no longer use. Bring them to the Cavendish Town Elementary School on Saturday morning, December 6,  starting at 9:30 am. Drop off your items, enjoy a visit with your neighbors and the Cavendish Connects team, as well as share the stories of what you are bringing to the swap. From 10-11:30, select presents for someone on your holiday giving list (it can be you).  FMI: 226-7807 or cavendishconnect@gmail.com

• Cavendish Business Directory:  A good place to check for gift certificates for goods and services from local business owners.

• Cavendish Community Organizations: Give someone the gift of being a member of the Cavendish Historical Society or the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association. Dedicate an issue of Cavendish Connects Cavendish Update to someone special. You can remain anonymous. Many local organizations have items to sell.

• Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts: Their Christmas Craft and Gift Shoppe opens Nov. 29 (Saturday) and runs until Dec. 22 (Monday). They are open every day but Tuesday from 10-3. Their Annual Christmas Cookie Sale Dec. 20 (Saturday) 10-3. Gift certificates for classes are also available. Remember Cavendish residents receive a good discount on classes. FMI: 802-228-8770 

 • Food: There are a number of food related businesses in town and/or are owned by local residents. Check out the Food and Wine page of Pinterest for some ideas.  

• Holiday Fair (December 6, Saturday) : The Proctorsville Fire Department, Gethsemane Church, St. James Church and the Sixth Grade at CTES, will be holding a Holiday Fair on December 6, from 9 to 3 at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. There will be raffles, crafts, food, and fun for all! A light lunch will also be available! FMI 802-376-3632 or sdevereu@vtc.edu

 3. EVENTS: For information upcoming events, go to

• Cavendish Connects Calendar 

• On going Cavendish Fall Activities 

•  Okemo Valley Calendar 

SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS  

Crime Watch: Firewood Being Stolen

At about 2:00 pm this afternoon [Wed, Nov. 26] on Twenty Mile Stream Road we had two men and one woman in a newer Black Ford truck with a dump body on it attempt to take our firewood.  The black Ford dump truck had wood upper rails on the dump body and the dump body had a sander in it.  We have notice firewood missing over the weekend.  If anyone knows who these persons are please call Doug at 802-226-7142. 

Cavendish Update 11/21/14 Q&A/Internet/News

Help Cavendish Connects stay on-line by:

• Making a donation at the Abundance Swap on December 6

• Mailing a check to Cavendish Connects, PO Box 3, Cavendish VT 05142

• Making a donation on line 

• Organizing a fundraiser

THE 11/21 /14 EDITION OF THE CAVENDISH UPDATE

1. Cavendish Related News

2. Cavendish Questions and Answers

3. Holiday Fair

4. Stuff a Bus

5. Events

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

Complete the Cavendish Telecommunications Survey: Since the spring, considerable concern has been raised in Cavendish about the quality and lack of Internet service. To assess the current telecommunications (Internet, land line, cell and TV) situation, Cavendish Connects is conducting an on-line survey until November 30. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.  Results will be compiled and presented to the Cavendish Select board at their December 8 meeting and will be also posted to The Dish, the blog of Cavendish Connects. To understand more about why Cavendish is experiencing such telecommunications problems go to The Dish. 

2. CAVENDISH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: These are questions we’ve received recently:

Question: Is anyone in-the-know about local yoga classes? I recall someone was offering them on Mondays a while back but at that point it didn't fit with my work schedule.

Answer: Yoga and other classes are available in a variety of locations in and around Cavendish. Use the Cavendish Connects webpage Sports and Outdoor Recreation section to check out the class schedules at the Castle Hill Resort and Spa; Ludlow Community Center; Spring House at Jackson Gore and the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center. In Chester there are a variety of yoga opportunities including Yum Yoga (802-518-4421); Sama Yoga; Katheryn 875-5585; and Buddhaful Yoga 875-2868

 Question: Where can I find? Who sells?

Answer: To the many inquiries we receive about where something is sold, or who can do a particular service, we recommend checking locally first as follows:

• Cavendish Business Directory 

• The “For Residents” section of Cavendish Connects website, which includes not only the directory but information on emergencies and preparedness, education, town services and much more

• The Pinterest site for Cavendish  that includes 16 boards on a wide variety of topics including Community Organizations; events; what to do and where to go.

Question: Why is Cavendish having so many problems with telecommunications?

Answer: There are a combination of factors-landline carriers lost their subsidies and were not funded for broadband, the Internet is not regulated by the FCC- that have created a situation in Cavendish, similar to what’s happening in other towns and across the United States. For a more in-depth understanding, read Cavendish Telecommunications: Why there is such a problem. 

 3. HOLIDAY FAIR: The Proctorsville Fire Department, Gethsemane Church, St. James Church and the Sixth Grade at CTES, will be holding a Holiday Fair on December 6, from 9 to 3 at the Proctorsville Fire Hall. There will be raffles, crafts, food, and fun for all! A light lunch will also be available! FMI 802-376-3632 or sdevereu@vtc.edu

 4. HOLIDAY STUFF-A-BUS TO BENEFIT LOCAL FOOD SHELF : The holiday season is upon us and Black River Good Neighbor Services has announced that it will hold its annual “Stuff-A-Bus” food drive on Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Shaw’s Market parking lot in Ludlow.  This is one of the most important food drives of the year for BRGNS. Volunteers are needed to sort the food as it comes in, and countless other tasks are required to make sure that the Holiday boxes find their way to everyone who needs help.  Please call Audrey at BRGNS’ Food Shelf and Thrift Store, 228-3663 or visit 37B Main Street to ask how you can get involved.

5. EVENTS: The Okemo Mountain School’s Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap runs from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon at the base lodge at Okemo. This is a good time to pick up winter clothing as well as ski, snowboarding and other winter outdoor gear. Thanksgiving is on Thursday Nov. 27. The town office will be closed  Nov. 27 and 28.

For information about these and other events, go to

• Cavendish Connects Calendar 

• On going Cavendish Fall Activities 

•  Okemo Valley Calendar 

SUPPORT CAVENDISH CONNECTS