Cavendish Update 6/3/16 News/Tag Sale/Events

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6/3/16 Cavendish Update

1. Cavendish Related News

2. Volunteers Needed for Transplanting Seedlings

3. 2016 Summer Concert Series

4. 6th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale

5. Change of Date for 5-K Annual Running of the Books

6.  Events

 

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS]

Center Rd Accident: On May 28 (Saturday) at 12:24 am, the Vermont State Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle crash on Center Road in Cavendish. Investigation revealed that the operator, Emily Wyman of Chester, fell asleep while driving. Her vehicle exited the roadway and struck a tree. Wyman was treated for minor injuries. The passenger, a five- month old infant, was unharmed. Wyman and the infant were both transported to the Springfield Hospital for further medical evaluation. Wyman was issued traffic ticket for failing to maintain her lane. VT State Police Reports

Schools Last Day Earlier Due to Lack of Snow Days: There have been years when the last day of school and the 4th of July have been about a week a part. However, without any snow days, both CTES and GMUHS’s last day will be Thursday, June 9. GMUHS graduation will be on June 17 (Friday) while CTES’s 6th grade graduation will be Wednesday June 8.

Invasive Bug Poses Threat for Hemlocks: An invasive insect called the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid is establishing a foothold within the Upper Valley. From East Asia, the species feeds by sucking sap from hemlock and spruce trees, which could spell bad news for the area tree population. Jim Esden, a forester with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, says it breeds in such massive numbers that it has the potential to threaten not only the hemlocks it feeds on, but the species that depend on those hemlocks — a list that includes deer, trout and northern goshawks. The northernmost infestation is at the bottom of the Upper Valley, in the southern edge of Springfield, Vt., and in Charlestown. Valley News 

 

2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS: Want to learn how to transplant seedlings? On June 4 (Saturday) Little Village Farm,  the only CSA (community sustained agriculture) in Cavendish is in need of extra hands to help transplant seedlings. If you are able to assist, no experience necessary, be at the farm by 8 am with gloves (if you use them) and a water bottle. The farm is located off Depot Street in Proctorsville at 74 Mt. View Ave. Detour notice: If coming from "downtown" Proctorsville off of Route 131, you will need to continue past Depot St. and make a left onto Route 103 due to a bridge closure on Depot St. Make your first left onto Greven Rd. and your next left onto Depot before making a right on Pratt Hill Rd. You can't miss us from there!

 

3. 2016 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association will once again present the Wednesday night summer music series starting at 6:00 pm on the Proctorsville Green. The lineup will be as follows:

• July 6:  Gypsy Reel (Irish)

• July 13: Alison Turner (Alternative/Indie Pop)

• July 20 Sensible Shoes

•  July 27t: Green Brothers Band  (Jazz, blues, Rock, R&B, Reggae) 

• August 3: Chris Kleeman (VT’s Best Kept Blues Secret)

• August 10: Yankee Chank. (Cajun/Zydeco)

All concerts are free and open to the public, so grab your lawn chair, a picnic, a cold drink, and join your friends and neighbors to enjoy plenty of rollicking good music from the gazebo.

The summer concert series has a long history in Proctorsville and many area residents reserve Wednesday evenings to listen to the live music. As always, the concerts will be held unless severe weather threatens. In case of rain, alternative plans will be announced on the Cavendish Facebook page. If you would like to help, we would like to hear from you. Call Robin at 226-7736 to volunteer or for more information on the concerts. 

 

4. 6th ANNUAL TOWN WIDE TAG SALE REMINDER: Summer is now officially underway. Hope you’ve been putting aside items for the 6th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale, which will be held on July 30 (Saturday) from 9 – 3 pm.  Sponsored by Cavendish Connects, if you wish to register for space at either of theVillage Greens, or have your site listed, send an e-mail to cavendishconnects@gmail.com or call 802-226-7807. Please note that the more information on sale items you provide, the more shoppers you will attract.

For more information and to see who has already registered, go to 6th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale page of The Dish.

 

5. CHANGE OF DATE FOR 5-K RUNNING OF THE BOOKS: The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library’s Annual Running of the Books Benefit has been changed from Saturday June 11 to Saturday June 18.  Held in partnership with Cavendish Recreation this is a 5K race and walk, with a 1 Mile fun run. The race will begin and end on the scenic Nature Trail at Greven Field in Proctorsville, VT, with a color splashed romp through the Village of Proctorsville. Race begins at 10:00 A.M. All participants will receive a race T-shirt. Fee is $20 pre­race and $25 on race day. 18 and under run for free. To register or more info: welchkata@gmail.com or dthuskies@hotmail.com or Kata Welch at 226­7503 or Terry O’Brien at 802­738­3215. All proceeds to benefit Cavendish Fletcher Community Library.

 

6. EVENTS

JUNE 4 (Saturday): Volunteers needed for transplanting seedlings at Little Village Farm. See item 2 above

JUNE 8 (Wednesday): 6th Grade Graduation from CTES, 6 pm

JUNE 9 (Thursday): Last day of school for CTES and GMUHS

For information on upcoming events, go to the Cavendish Connects Calendar.  For area events, check the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce calendar. 

Cavendish Update 5/27/16 News/CHS/Memorial Day/Events

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Today’s Cavendish Update is dedicated to our town’s veterans, who have served from the Revolutionary War up to today. The town’s Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 30, 11 am at the school. WWII veteran Seymour Leven will be the guess speaker. See article 3 for more information.

 

5/27/16 Cavendish Update

1. Cavendish Related News

2. CHS Museum Opens/Workshop/Plant Sale

3. Cavendish Memorial Day Ceremony: Seymour Leven Speaker

4. Annual Running of the Books

5. Cavendish Community Calendar Photography Contest Extended

6. Events

 

1. CAVENDISH RELATED NEWS

SCAMS!!: A Cavendish resident recently sent the following Just received text saying my debit card was "frozen for my protection".  And to please provide the following so they could unfreeze it:  debit card number, code on back, expiration date, last four numbers of Social Security number.  I called number on back of card and they said it is a scam to try to get info and that his friends and family have gotten similar texts involving other banks.  So beware. In addition, Hartford Dispatch reports receiving numerous calls about the IRS Scam where the caller claims you owe “back taxes” or outstanding payments due to the government, typically from callers claiming to be “Internal Revenue Service”, “IRS”, and “US Treasury and Legal Affairs.” Don’t respond to these callers. If you think you may actually owe back taxes, hang up and contact the IRS directly at 1 (800) 829-1040. Learn more about the top scams in Vermont and how to respond by going to the VT Attorney General’s website on scamming. 

Dick McCormack to Seek Re-Election for Vermont Senate/Huntley Stepping Down: Dick McCormack has announced that he will be seeking reelection as State Senator for all Windsor County towns, Londonderry and Mt. Holly. A resident of Bethel, McCormack was appointed in 1989 and has been re-elected 11 times since then. He currently serves on the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee. State Rep. Mark Huntley D-Cavendish is stepping down. Annmarie Christensen, of Perkinsville, has filed to run as a Democrat, while Cavendish resident Stuart Lindberg, who ran before against Huntley, has filed as a Republican to fill Huntley’s seat.

Operation Click It Or Ticket It: Running through Memorial Day, the Vermont State Police (VSP) will be increasing enforcement efforts to promote safe, responsible driving in support of Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort).  VSP troopers will also focus on specific areas in which unbelted occupants were injured or killed in 2015. High visibility enforcement is an essential component in reducing traffic crashes, particularly those that result in serious injury and death. “Troopers will use organized saturation patrols as well as checkpoints throughout the state in an effort to reduce crashes, Troopers will also be working with other local and county law enforcement agencies during this time to support the national Click It or Ticket mobilization through June 5th. To date, in 2016 Vermont has experienced 23 motor vehicle deaths, of which approximately 47% were unrestrained.  VT State Police

Bridge Work on Route 100 in Weston: There will be a 21-day road closure from Friday, June 3 to Thursday, June 23, 2016 on route 100 between Ludlow and Weston with periodic short-term single lane closures prior to and following the bridge closure. Detour routes include going through Chester. Detour signs, which are currently covered, appear on Routes 103 and 131. VTrans 

Tax Troubles for E-Filers in VT: Itemizers for tax year 2015 were required to file the IN-155 form. It's a new state tax schedule for personal income tax filers. The state says software coding errors meant some people never filed the form and others submitted incomplete forms. The tax department says these software glitches occurred with Lamson Tech, We File Inc., Turbo Tax, H&R Block, Intuit Pro Series, Liberty Tax Service and CCH Small Firm Services. As many as 19,000 taxpayers who itemized their deductions last year likely underpaid. 1040EZ filers are in the clear. The state says outstanding balances vary greatly, but on average, taxpayers with this mistake will owe about $160. If they pay up by the end of June, Vermont plans to waive interest and penalties. FMI VT Department of Taxes 

 

2. MUSEUM OPENS/WORKSHOP/ANNUAL PLANT SALE: The summer season of the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) begins with the opening of the Museum on Sunday, May 29 from 2-4 pm. The Museum is open every Sunday until Columbus Day weekend.

 

If you are interested in learning how to make stone tools-flint knapping- on June 5th (Sunday), from 1-4 pm, the archeologist Charlie Paquin will be teaching “Introduction to Flint-Knapping” at the CHS Museum, 1958 Main St (Route 131) in Cavendish. He will demonstrate how the Paleo and Archaic Indians made projectile points (arrow heads) and other tools used for hunting and daily life. Participants will learn to make the simpler tools at this workshop. The cost is $25 per person and includes all materials and supplies. Participants must pre register by May 31 (Tuesday), as the class size is limited. To pre register, call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margoc@tds.net You can also send a check for $25 to CHS, PO Box 472, Cavendish VT 05142

 

CHS’s Annual Plant Sale takes place on July 2 in front of the Museum. Yes, there will be hosta and other perennials, including mock orange, which weathered the winter quite well under the caring hands of the Phillips. Due to popular demand, there will be more and different varieties of patio tomato plants. Some happy buyers from last year had fresh tomatoes right through September.

 

Gardeners, if you have perennials you would like to donate to the sale, we do have a team of volunteers that can dig them up for you and repot. Or if you prefer, CHS will provide you with pots and soil. FMI: margocaulfield@icloud.com or 802-226-7807

 

3. CAVENDISH MEMORIAL DAY CEMERMONY-WWII VET SPEAKER: On Monday, May 30, the town’s Memorial Day activities will begin at 11 pm at the Cavendish Town Elementary School. The march follows the program with the parade forming at the School. The Green Mountain Union High School Marching Band will provide music and cadence for the parade with the Ludlow American Legion Post #36 providing the Color Guard . The parade will proceed to the bridge on Depot Street for the traditional Wreath tossing ceremony honoring the men and women who died serving this country. It will then continue to Hillcrest Cemetery where there will be a brief closing ceremony including a gun salute and the playing of taps.

 

This year’s speaker will be WWII veteran Dr. Seymour Leven. Originally from Grand Rapids, MI, he had several reasons for enlisting: to keep up with his older brother; his dislike of school (he had already finished two years of college) and most important, he had family in Lithuania who were forced into the concentration camps. Seymour thought that Hitler was evil and needed to be stopped. Initially in officer’s training school, he was moved into gunnery and bombardier training. Instead of going to Europe, he was sent to the Pacific as a tail gunner on a B-29 bomber. At one point, Seymour’s crew was sent stateside for additional training. While it was top secret at the time, it later became apparent that his flight crew was among those that would be the back up for the Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

 

Completing 23 aerial combat missions, Seymour’s division, located on Saipan was featured in the War Department’s film The Last Bomb-1945 U.S. Army Air Forces Bombing Japan. 

 

After the war, Seymour took advantage of the GI bill to complete college and medical school. He would eventually work with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and has worked with combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

Learn more about other Cavendish WWII veterans at the Cavendish Historical Society’s Blog.  

 

4. ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE BOOKS: On June 11, Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, in partnership with Cavendish Recreation, is sponsoring a 5K race and walk, with a 1 Mile fun run. The race will begin and end on the scenic Nature Trail at Greven Field in Proctorsville, VT, with a color splashed romp through the Village of Proctorsville. Race begins at 10:00 A.M. All participants will receive a race T-shirt. Fee is $20 pre­race and $25 on race day. 18 and under run for free. To register or more info: w elchkata@gmail.com or dthuskies@hotmail.com or Kata Welch at 226­7503 or Terry O’Brien at 802­738­3215. Also Cavendish Recreation on Facebook. All proceeds to benefit Cavendish Fletcher Community Library.

 

4. CALENDAR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST EXTENDED: Each year CCCA sponsors a contest to find the twelve best photographs of Cavendish; it’s environment, and its peoples to grace the pages of the next year’s calendar. Photographs are normally accepted from May 1 to May 31, but this year, the deadline has been extended to June 15.

 

A panel of judges awards prizes to the best overall pictures, and twelve are selected – one for each month in the calendar. Will your photo be printed in 2017? It will be only if you first submit it to the contest. For rules and the entry form please go to the CCCA Calendar Contest page.  Entry forms are also available at Crows Bakery on Depot St. in Proctorsville. 

 

5. EVENTS

MAY 27 (Friday): Ludlow Farmer’s Market opens for the season. Stop by and say “Hi” to a number of Cavendish vendors including Abrcadabra Coffee, Cabinfish Fiber Art, Crows Bakery, Goodman’s American Pie Pizza, Reclaimed in Vermont, and Vermont Fresh Pasta, Located at 53 Main St (in front of Okemo Mountain School), the market runs from 4-7 pm.

MAY 28 (Saturday): Craft & Yarn Community Yard Sale on the Proctorsville Green from 10-5 Open Studio Weekend

MAY 29 (Sunday): Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) Museum opens for the season, 2-4 pm

MAY 30 (Monday):  Memorial Day. School and offices closed.  

For information on upcoming events, go to the Cavendish Connects Calendar.  For area events, check the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce calendar. 

 

 

 

Cavendish Update 5/20/16 Moving/Hiring/Events

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 5/20/16 Cavendish Update

1. Six Loose Ladies Moving

2. Now Hiring

3. LPCTV Seeking Board Members

4. Events

1. SIX LOOSE LADIES MOVING: This August would have been the 10th anniversary of Six Loose Ladies opening at their current location on the corner of Depot Street and Route 131 in Proctorsville. Founded by a group of women who met at the Golden Stage Inn and Crows Corner Bakery and Cafe in Proctorsville, their interest was “all things fiber” and sharing this skill with others. Among the founders from Cavendish were Micki Smith, Phyllis Bont, Sandy Craig, Ann Dortch, and Wendy Regier.

While there are still Cavendish fiber artists who both work and sell from the store, the Six Loose Ladies board recently voted to move to Chester, as a board member purchased a building there. By being located on the Chester Green, they believe they will have a larger customer base to draw from.

The current Six Loose Ladies location will be closing in mid June with plans to reopen on the Chester Green in July.

As part of their moving sale, on Saturday May 28, Six Loose Ladies is holding a Craft & Yarn Community Yard Sale on the Proctorsville Green from 10-5. If you would like to sell fiber related items (half done projects, ends of skeins, needles etc.) you are welcome to set up a booth free of charge. Registration is required. If interested, e-mail 6looseladies@gmail.com FMI: 802-226-7373

Please note that some of the area fiber artists will continue to sell locally at the Fletcher Farm Craft School Store  (June 27-Oct. 12) and Craft Shows (July 2 and Aug. 20) off Route 103 on the Cavendish/Ludlow line.

2. NOW HIRING: Glimmerstone Mansion on Route 131 in Cavendish is now licensed for catering and is renting the entire property for events and weddings.  We are in need of a dishwasher and wait staff for weddings taking place on Saturdays throughout the Summer season.  FMI: Mary Jane at 802-554-0078.

3. LPCTV SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS: Do you know someone who might be a good fit for helping non profit, independent, & local media grow and thrive? Perhaps a family member, friend, neighbor, or colleague? LPCTV is seeking nominations for its 2016 Board of Directors elections. Anyone who is 18 or over and lives in Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, or Mount Holly is eligible to serve on the Board. LPCTV is the community television station and media center for the Black River Valley & Okemo region, operating cable TV channels 8 & 10 (ch 20 & 21 in Mount Holly).

Elections will be held at LPCTV¹s Annual Membership and Organizational Meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 7PM. Directors hold volunteer positions on the Board, whose primary responsibility is to govern the organization and help it grow, establishing it as a vital community resource. The Board of Directors also manages finances and oversees the work of the Executive Director.

Any interested candidates or anyone wishing to nominate someone they know should contact Executive Director Patrick Cody, by email at pcody@lpctv.org or by mailing to LPCTV (37C Main St., Ludlow, VT 05149). Nominations must be received by Wednesday, June 1st.  FMI, visit LPCTV online or call 228-8808.

4. EVENTS

MAY 20 (Friday)-May 22 (Sunday): BRGN Spring Rummage Sale, Fletcher Farm

MAY 23 (Monday): The Cavendish Select Board will meet on May 23 at the Cavendish Town Office at 5 pm to review the revised draft of the Flood Hazard Area Regulations in anticipation of a public hearing for adoption in the near future.

MAY 24 (Tuesday): CCCA’s Beavers and Trappings program, free, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

MAY 25 (Wednesday): Informational meeting at the Cavendish Town Office, 6:30 pm on Zero Energy Now, a program that provides assistance to homeowners who want to improve the efficiency of their home.

 For information on upcoming events, go to the Cavendish Connects Calendar.  For area events, check the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce calendar.