Cavendish Update 7/24/15 Tag Sale/Guns/News/Events

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5TH ANNUAL TOWN WIDE TAG SALE INFORMATION
Vendor location-Stop, Shop and Eat-is now available in PDF format on-line. You can also use the on-line site on your phone, since all locations link to Google maps.  Print copies can be picked up at the Cavendish Connects booth at the gazebo on the Proctorsville Green.
 
Stop by the Cavendish Connects booth for more information, have a cookie (gluten free options available), leave a donation or just say “hi.”
 
7/24/15 Cavendish Update Contains the Following:
1. Cavendish Related News
2. Cavendish Question: Can You Shoot Guns in the Villages
3. Tiemann Cavendish Memoirs: Chapter 20/Blueberries
4. Donations to Help PFD Life Member Jim Glidden
5. Sarah Clanton on the Proctorsville Green
6  Events
 
1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
Preschool Dollars: Act 166, Vermont's universal pre-K law, went into effect July 1. It is supposed to provide parents of 3- to 5-year-olds with 10 hours of free prekindergarten classes 35 weeks of the year. Children enrolled in full-day childcare would receive reduced tuition over the academic year. Kids must be enrolled in a prequalified program run by a public school district or a privately operated center. The idea is to give more children access to high-quality early childhood education. However, some parents are complaining that childcare centers are raising tuition and what should be free, actually comes with a cost. According to the VT Department of Education It certainly is not the intent that this makes child care harder for parents to access. It should actually be, in a lot of cases reducing that. The idea is to keep it affordable and also to ensure that families who may not have been able to access it before can do so. The Vermont Agency of Education has received a few complaints on the issue and says lawyers at DCF are now reviewing the interpretation of the law. WCAX 
 
Springfield Installs Surveillance Cameras: Police Lt. Mark Fountain told members of a crime and police subcommittee Wednesday the three surveillance cameras were installed last week in hopes they will help reduce crime. WCAX 
 
2. CAVENDISH QUESTION: SHOOTING GUNS IN VILLAGES
Question: Is it legal for people in the villages to target shoot, or shoot guns?
 
Answer: According to Vermont law, no town, city or incorporated village can directly regulate "the possession, ownership, transportation, transfer, sale, purchase, carrying, licensing or registration of traps, firearms, ammunition or components of firearms or ammunition." Vermont does allow towns, cities and incorporated villages "to regulate or prohibit the use or discharge, but not possession of, firearms within the municipality or specified portions thereof." At this time, Cavendish does not have an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms in the villages of Cavendish and Proctorsville.

In Vermont State Parks and Department land, the Rules and Regulations state No firecrackers or other explosive devices, firearms, air rifles or pistols, gas weapons, slingshots, crossbows, bow and arrows except by special permit shall be discharged in any developed recreation area during the park operating season. No firearm shall be discharged within 500 feet of any occupied building or structure in any park or recreation area. http://www.vtstateparks.com/pdfs/rule_current.pdf

Guns are also not allowed on “school property,” which means any property owned by a school, including motor vehicles. “Owned by the school” means owned, leased, controlled or subcontracted by the school.

If the community thinks an ordinance is needed, this needs to be brought before the Cavendish Select Board, which meets at 6:30 the second Monday of every month. FMI: Call the town office 226-7292
 
3. TIEMANN CAVENDISH MEMOIRS: CHAPTER 20/BLUEBERRIES
In Chapter 20,  Tiemann’s summer gardens sound amazing. Clearly, at the height of the Depression, to get through the winter, every manner of vegetable and fruit needed to be grown in mass quantities. Without the convenience of freezing, preserving would be done by dehydration, pickling, canning and/or storage in a root cellar.
 
This week’s “bonus feature” is all about blueberries, including how to dry them in the oven and even different recipes to try. Cavendish Historical Society board member Bruce McEnaney, also assistant town manager, is known on Facebook as Bruce’s Berries because he has the best blueberries in Vermont. One hundred percent organic, they’re ripe for the picking. If you get there quick enough, there are even red raspberries.

As Bruce notes, The picking procedure is the same as last year...scale on the porch...honor system...blah, blah, blah. Half of the proceeds will go to the Cavendish Historical Society to supplement the funds that the good citizens of Cavendish voted to give the Society. The money will go into a fund to repair and paint the former Cavendish Baptist Church that is now the museum. Pick delicious, healthy, never any sprays (except water) blueberries and help refurbish one of the towns beautiful buildings. And remember Bruce's Berries are the freshest and tastiest because YOU PICK THEM YOURSELVES!!!
 
For the prelude and links to all of the chapters go to Coming to Vermont (Cavendish): Memoirs of Philip Tiemann.
 
4. DONATIONS TO HELP PVFD LIFE MEMBER JIM GLIDDEN
The Proctorsville Fire Dept (PFD) will have a donation jar at their BBQ on Saturday, July 25, Proctorsville Green, to collect money for PFD life member Jim Glidden. He learned this week that he has a severe illness believed to be cancer. He has a large tumor has been found in one of his lungs as well as signs of it in his lymph nodes and brain. Jim actively served PFD and our community for almost 30 years and now needs our help. If you would like to help Jim and his family but are unable to stop by our tent on Saturday, you can send a donation by check to the Proctorsville Vol Fire Dept in care of Jim Glidden to P. O. Box 81, Proctorsville, VT 05153. God bless and please pray for our brother and his family.
 
5. SARAH CLANTON AT THE PROCTORSVILLE GREEN 
The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association on behalf of the Town of Cavendish invites everyone to the Cavendish Music Series on Wednesday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. when the hair tossing, cello playing, sultry songstress Sarah Clanton takes the stage on the Proctorsville Green. This will be the fifth in the series of concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday evenings in July and August.
 
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Sarah was classically trained from kindergarten but her heart belongs to rock n roll. Along with her quirky vocals and long hair flying in musical abandon, the rhythmic yet melodic voice of the cello provides a unique storytelling experience. Taking her classical background and flipping the script a bit, Sarah Clanton brings an infectious energy rarely seen by typical singer-songwriters. Wielding the cello and a sultry voice she delivers poetic gems to an ever-growing audience.
 
The concert is free and open to everyone, not just Cavendish residents, so join your friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just lay back 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. 
 
For more information please call Robin at 226-7736. In the event of rain, postponement information will be reflected on the Cavendish Facebook page.
 
6. EVENTS
Upcoming Events this week:
July 25 (Saturday): Town Wide Tag Sale 9-3
July 28 (Tuesday): Cavendish Library’s BBQ and Magic Show
July 29 (Wednesday): Concert on the Proctorsville Green featuring Green Brothers Band, 6 pm
 
For more information on these and other events, go to the Cavendish Connects July Calendar. For regional events, check out the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar.
 
 
 

5th Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale

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The 5th Annual town wide tag sale will be held on July 25 (Saturday) from 9 – 3 pm. Sponsored by Cavendish Connects, below is information for vendors and for shopping. 

VENDORS

• The sale will be concentrated along Main Street (Route 131), with both village greens available to Cavendish/Proctorsville residents, property owners, businesses and/or community groups.

•  Anyone setting up on a village green is responsible for bringing all supplies and removing all trash and items that did not sell by the end of the day.

• Secondary areas will be off High Street in Cavendish Village and Route 103, Twenty Mile Stream and Depot Street in Proctorsville.. We will provide a list of addresses for those vendors who want to set up in these and other parts of town. Those along High Street, Route 103, Twenty Mile or other areas should think about signage.

• The online site for information and vendors will be updated weekly.

• The familiar red poster boards will go up two weeks before the event.

Those who wish to register for space at the Greens, or have their site listed on the vendor list (print and on-line) should send an e-mail to cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807. Please note that the more information you can provide about what you have for sale, the more shoppers you will attract.

WHERE TO STOP, SHOP & EAT: Download a copy of the information below in PDF format. Printed versions are available at the Cavendish Baptist Church and at the Cavendish Connects Booth, located in the Gazebo at the Proctorsville Green. 

Cavendish Baptist Church
Tag Sale in front of the church, will be selling bagged lunches from 11-1.

High Street
(Street on the right hand side of 131, heading west on 131 by the Cavendish Village Green)
- 379 High Street
- 65 Wiley Hill (This is a left off of High Street and the house is the only one on the right hand side)
- 864 High Street
The Woodell's long awaited tag sale! Includes antiques, furniture, free box and a whole lot more. Follow the road to a second tag sale nearby.

Cavendish Village Green
Cavendish Cub Scouts; once again Henry will be offering his "all things free" sale. There will also be antique furniture, a moving sale and a lot more from various other vendors. 

Mini Bees
(convenience store between Mac Molding and the Cavendish Historical Society Museum)

Cavendish Commons
(left hand side of road heading West. Multi family sale)

Twenty Mile Stream
(right hand side of road heading West.)

- 39 Quarry Rd
(left off of Twenty Mile Stream)
Perfect stop for the artist/crafter as the sale will include: looms and other weaving equipment including yarn; a toaster/convection oven barely used; propane salamander heater; and other items too numerous to mention. 

- 121 Davis Rd
(Right off of Twenty Mile Stream, just after the Davis Rd Bridge). 

- 1394 Twenty Mile Stream
Has lawn mower and furniture.

Holy Name of Mary Church Hall
(803 Main Street, right side of Route 131 heading West towards Ludlow)
Items include: Books, baskets, jewelry, household items, home made jams, Christmas items, small lamps, wooden items and much more.  

Cavendish Town Elementary School
(573 Main Street, Route 131)
Tag Sale. Baked Goods, and Car Wash to benefit the 6th grade. Items for the sale can be dropped off at CTES. 

St. James Methodist Church
Directly across the street from the school.

PROCTORSVILLE GREEN
Cavendish Connects booth will be in the gazebo and will have vendor site information along with free cookies; Cavendish Community and Conservation Association (CCCA); Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Dept: BBQ (burgers, hot dogs, peppers and onions, chips and drinks); Fletcher Farms School for the Arts & Crafts; Green Mountain Snow Fleas (will have a groomer set up next to the park);  Solarize Makes Sense-You can sign up for a free home solar evaluation; Flippin' Furniture some furniture, but mostly handmade reclaimed wood signs; individual tables. Items to be found from private vendor:James Patterson books, desk, lamps, quilt set, white Christmas tree with stand, holiday decorations, bathroom decor, S&P shakers, vintage butterware, vintage steamer trunk (35" long x 20" wide x 23" tall), archery accessories, arrow fletching jigs, 18th Century Chinese mother-of-pearl gambling tokens, handmade checkbook and debit card holders, antique Ducklow chair; dressers; antiques; lamps; linens; javelin; arts & crafts supplies; license plates (including VT 1966); Tonka toys. Be sure to check out the multi family hay wagon set up between the bottom of the Green and the old mill buildings. Just in, a vendor will have boxed model kits and Life Magazines from the 1950s and 1960s. 

Gethsemane Church
Depot Street, in front of church
Items for sale include-sofa...great condition; Patio Cushions; set of china; Smoker; Antique rattan cradle; Framed Pictures; variety of great tools; Two toned Green carpet 9x12...excellent condition; Bird Feeder Pole; gardening tools; luggage; children's toys. Note that a kiddie pool will be available for kids to cool off.  

Corner of Depot and Pratt Hill
Moving Sale, antiques, desks-one Gov. Winthrop style. 

41 Mountain Rd
(Close to the intersection of Depot and Pratt HIl-Mountain Rd is just off Pratt Hill)
Young Adult books, a Thule bike rack, office items, household items, antique picture frames, misc. small furniture, etc.

Cavendish Update 7/17/15 Tag Sale/News/Job/Events

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5TH ANNUAL TOWN WIDE TAG SALE INFORMATION
With the sale a week away, whether you are a vendor and/or shopper, please keep the following in mind:
• If you are selling that day, and you want to make sure your site and correct information is included on both the on-line and printed handout (Stop, Shop and Eat), please check the Town Wide Tag Sale link.   Proving information about sale items will help increase traffic to your booth.  Vendors wishing to be included in the print and on-line information, need to e-mail cavendishconnects@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 22.
 
• A PDF of vendor locations will be posted to the Town Wide Tag Sale link by the afternoon of July 23 so that you can print and bring with you to the sale. Printed copies of Stop, Shop and Eat, will be available at the Cavendish Baptist Church and theCavendish Connects booth-the gazebo on the Proctorsville Green-the day of the sale.
 
• Those who are setting up on the village Greens-you are responsible for your own booths, chairs, tables and removal of trash and unsold items.
 
• The 6th grade is doing a car wash, tag and bake sale at CTES. If you have items you would like to drop off for their tag sale, do so on Thursday (July 23) or Friday (July 24) from 5-7 pm.
 
• The sale is from 9-3, and it’s recommended that you are setting up by 8.
 
• Stop by the Cavendish Connects booth at the gazebo on the Proctorsville Green for more information, have a cookie (gluten free options available), leave a donation or just say “hi.”
 
7/17/15 Cavendish Update Contains the Following
1. Cavendish Select Board Meeting: July 13, 2015
2. Cavendish Related News
3. Job Opening
4. Tiemann Memoirs: Chapter 19/Town Meeting
5. Green Brothers Band to Perform in Proctorsville
6. Events
 
1. CAVENDISH SELECT BOARD MEETING 7/13/15 
Select board (SB) meetings are recorded by LPC-TV and are available at their websiteand on Comcast Television.  Written minutes are available at the town’s website.  Monday night’s meeting included:
• Updates on bridges: Davis Rd is open but clean up work is still needed. Depot Street Bridge Project required clarification in the June motion to go with the state’s Accelerated Bridge Program.
• VELCO is moving forward with their Connecticut River Valley Project, which will upgrade the existing transmission line between the Coolidge (located in Cavendish) and Ascutney substations to resolve the overloading and voltage violations.
• The town’s solar array is functioning as projected and has generated about $20,000 in credits.
• Variety of updates on town projects including cemetery, water and transfer station
• The wastewater tax rate has been set. The primary reason for the increase is in personnel.
 
The SB report is available at The Dish. 
 
2. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS
Water Testing at Greven Field: Water testing the Black River at the beach area in Greven Field has been ongoing since June 3. With the exception of the test on June 10, the water has been clean enough for boating and swimming. Check the water status by going to the Black River at Greven Field results page. Thanks to the volunteers of BRAT for doing the monitoring and to the Cavendish Recreation Department for the sponsoring of the testing site.  
 
Health Department to Start Weekly Mosquito Testing: The VT Health Department has begun weekly mosquito testing across the state and will post updates to itswebsite of areas where mosquitos carrying illnesses are discovered. Last year, eight mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile virus and eight others that tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis in Rutland and Franklin counties. Human illness from mosquitos is rare in Vermont, but two Rutland County residents died from EEE in 2012, and in 2013 two horses were infected and died. VDH Press Release 
 
3. JOB OPENING
Cavendish resident and business owner is looking for a part time sales person for their Ludlow store-Chrisandra’s (Hammond Hall location on Main Street). Person should be people oriented, able to move furniture and willing to learn about home interior products and furniture. Position does require some weekends. Please send resume tosandy@chrisandras.com. FMI: 802-228-2075
 
4. TIEMANN MEMOIRS: CHAPTER 19/TOWN MEETING
In Chapter 19,  the Tiemanns attend their first Cavendish Town Meeting Day. While many aspects of it are recognizable today, there have been some significant changes. The “bonus” feature documents the changes in town meeting from 1912 up to the present day. To read the prelude and other chapters of Tiemann’s Memoirs go toComing to Vermont (Cavendish): Memoirs of Philip Tiemann.
 
5. GREEN BROTHERS TO PERFORM IN PROCTORSVILLE
The Town of Cavendish and the Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invite everyone to welcome a newcomer to the Cavendish Music Series on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00 p.m. when the Green Brothers Band takes the stage on the Proctorsville Green. This will be the fifth of seven concerts that are held on consecutive Wednesday evenings in July and August.
 
Based in Castleton, the Green Brothers Band has been performing as a group for twenty years throughout New England and New York. The band’s repertoire includes an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, rock, r & b, reggae, and Latin fusion, as well as original compositions. The band’s unique blend of jazz, Latin and r & b packs a cool, funky, soul-stirring punch.
 
The concert is free and open to everyone, not just Cavendish residents. So join your friends and neighbors in front of the gazebo on the green. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair, have a picnic, or just lay back 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.
 
The concert is sponsored by Good Earth Landscaping and by Calabrese Architects. 
 
FMI: 226-7736. In the event of rain postponement information will be reflected on theCavendish Facebook page.
 
5. EVENTS
Upcoming activities for Cavendish this week include:
July 19 (Sunday): Author Jane Green at Cavendish Library
July 22 (Wednesday): Proctorsville Concert featuring Voodoo Alien Blues Band, 6 pm Proctorsville Green
July 25 (Saturday): Town Wide Tag Sale
 
For more information on these and other events, go to the Cavendish Connects July Calendar. For regional events, check out the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar.