Articles for Cavendish Town Meeting

On Monday, Jan. 26, the Cavendish Select Board finalized the warnings for March 3 Cavendish Town Meeting. The first three articles are similar to previous years -election of town officers; acceptance of the 2014 Town Report and tax collection policies. Articles 6 and 7 are also similar: adopt the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Budget and to transact any other business.

Articles 4 and 5 read as follows:

Article 4: To see if the voters of the Town of Cavendish, in accordance with 18 V.S.A 5381, will approve of taking the town's burial grounds out of the charge of the board of cemetery commissioners and place same under the charge of the selectmen? An affirmative note on this article shall cause the office of the Cavendish cemetery commissioners to terminate. Note that of the three commissioner positions open for election this year, only one person-Norma Randall-applied for the five year term. 

Article 5: To see if the voters of the Town of Cavendish will approve the amount of $18,069, a surplus from Fiscal Year 2013-2014, be used as follows: $18,069 to reduce the amount needed to be raised by taxes for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Selectmen's Budget?

The Indoor Workout to Beat the Cavendish Chill

With temps in the single digits and below 0, it’s hard to get motivated to go for a walk, ice skate, ski or go to the gym. Too much time cuddled by the wood stove can make you tired, lethargic and even lead to the famous “Vermont Blues.” Try one of the following ways to stay warm, fit and healthy this winter. It will not only improve your mood, but you’ll also stay warmer without increasing your heat bill.

• Jump Rope

• Use a bottom step, large book, piece of wood and step up and down while watching or listening to your favorite show.

• Dance. Mardi Gras is just around the corner so try some of the Zydeco dances: Zydeco Two Step and/or Zydeco Bounce Line Dance 

• Use a free YouTube workout. Lots to choose from, just Google “free workout.”

• Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong all have major cardio and strengthening benefits as well as help you distress, so take a Kripalu Yoga Break or try Tai Chi.

• 50 Body Weight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere 

• Indoor Workout Ideas from Military Fitness 

• Invite a friend over and work out together. Might even get some extra cardio in by cleaning the house first

• If you have exercise equipment lying around use it. Use Google to help you find interesting and new ways to use it.

Post how you are staying fit and warm this winter.

Designate a Driver for Super Bowl Sunday

STATE OF VERMONT 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 
Vermont State Police 

PRESS RELEASE 
State Police Remind Vermonter That Friends Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk 
Designate a Driver for Super Bowl Sunday 

Williston - 01/28/2015 - The Super Bowl is one of America's most highly anticipated sports events, when family and friends gather in homes, bars and restaurants to celebrate. As Super Bowl Sunday approaches and football fans across the country prepare for the game, the Vermont State Police are joining the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Governors Highway Safety Program and the National Football League (NFL) to spread the message about designating a sober driver on Super Bowl Sunday, because - Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk. The State Police will have additional enforcement for Super Bowl Sunday. 

According to data from NHTSA, in 2013 there were 10,076 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in the United States-31 percent of all crash fatalities in the nation. A driver is considered alcohol-impaired with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, the legal limit in all states. This February 1, don't become a tragic Super Bowl stat. 
In 2014, there were eight (8) impaired driving arrests made statewide in Vermont on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether attending the game, watching at a bar or hosting a party, NHTSA, the NFL and the Vermont State Police remind everyone that Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk. Before choosing to drink, choose your team's MVP - a sober designated driver. The Vermont State Police offers these additional safety tips: 

If you're attending a Super Bowl party or watching the game at a sports bar or restaurant: 

* Designate your sober driver, or plan another way to get home safely before the party begins. 
* If you don't have a designated driver, then ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, friend, or family member to come and get you; or just stay for the night. 
* Never let friends drive if they have had too much to drink. 

If you're hosting a Super Bowl party: 

* Make sure all your guests designate a sober driver in advance, or arrange for alternate transportation to ensure they get home safely. 
* Serve food and include non-alcoholic beverages at the party. 
* Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game and begin serving coffee and dessert. 
* Keep the numbers for local cab companies handy, and take the keys away from anyone who has had too much to drink. 

And remember, your seat belt is your best defense against a drunk driver in a crash.

Petitions Filed for Town Elected Positions

Monday, Jan. 26 at 5 pm was the deadline for filing a petition to hold a town elected office. Voting for these positions will be by Australian ballot and will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at the Cavendish Elementary School from 10-7 in the Arts Room. All candidates are running un opposed.

Positions not filled by write-in ballots, 10 votes are needed in order to be elected, will be appointed by the Select Board at their organizational meeting (March 9) or by the School board. 

Town Moderator: 1 Year William A. Hunter

School District Moderator:  1 Year William A. Hunter

Selectman: 3 Year Michael J. Ripley

Selectman: 1 Year Wendy Regier

Selectman: 1 Year No petition

Town Agent: 1 Year No petition

Lister 3 Years Diane M. McNamara

Auditor 3 Years No petition

Auditor 2 Years No petition

Auditor 1 Year Peter LaBelle

Library Trustee 1 Year No petition

Trustee of Public Funds 3 Years Jane Pixley

Trustee of Public Funds 2 Years Cheryl Leiner

Town Grand Juror 1 Year No petition

First Constable 1 Year Seth Perry

Cemetery Commissioner 3 Years No petition

Cemetery Commissioner 4 Years No petition

Cemetery Commissioner 5 Years Norma Randall

Town School Director 3 Years Gene Bont

Town School Director 1 Year Doug McBride

Town School Director 1 Year (of 3 yr) Sharon Huntley

Town School Director 1 Year Fred Marin

Town School Director 1 Year Barbara Dickey

GMUHS Director 3 Year Gene Bont

GMUHS Director 1 Year No petition