Cavendish Update 3/18/20: Yes the Transfer Station is Open
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Maintain Social Distance by Jane Hart.
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3/18/20: Yes the Transfer Station is Open Today
1.What’s Happened in the Last 24 Hours
2. Non Cavendish Resources to Help You
3. Sanity Tip for the Day
4. Hunkering Down at the International Space Station
1. WHAT’S HAPPENED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS: Does it seem like we are told one thing only to have it completely reversed in less than a day? Well that’s how fast things are changing and it’s definitely nerve wracking. I made myself a tad nuts yesterday trying to figure out why none of the numbers at the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) website were making sense, but they’ve straightened out that glitch. Now we know how many residents versus non-residents have tested positive. As of last night, 10 Vermonters have the virus along with 7 non-residents. Learn more.
If you have noticed some new art work on the Facebook page, it’s coming from our incredibly talented Jane Hart (Pets by Hart). For those of you who remember Irene, she did lots of wonderful art projects with the kids in the shelter. Jane is “doing her part, Staying home and making art!” Enjoy them and follow the recommendations she depicts.
Note to our Cavendish Second Home Owners: You are one of us and your health and safety matters. During Irene, you really helped us out and we’ll never forget it. We’re in a bit of a different situation now. Our health care resources are really limited, and are more designed for people with a broken bone than those who might require a ventilator. Since your doctors and specialists are where you regularly live, you’re better off hunkering down there, as you’ll ultimately get better care if you were to contract Covid-19. We want you in good shape for the summer season. However, if you do decide to come, please bring your own toilet paper, along with medical records as well as several months of any prescription meds you are taking. Remember social distancing is critical at this time and we do have people in quarantine.
• The Cavendish Resource List is now available in handout format at The Dish. Note that it includes a date at the top. We will be updating this weekly so you can stay current. We’ll let you know when it’s being updated.
• Both Crows Bakery (7-5) and Murdock’s (5-8) are doing take out. They’re working through the details and doing a terrific job. Picked up dinner at Murdock’s last night, and it smells wonderful. Good reminder that life goes on. We’re very lucky they’re doing this. Big shout out to American Pie in Ludlow, (Proc residents own it), thanks for displaying the Prevention Flyer.
• Dollar General (there is one in Chester) is dedicating its first shopping hour for seniors. Please take hand sanitizer with you and use it after opening doors, handling money, swiping a credit card, and wipe down cart handles. Most importantly, exercise social distancing and stand 6 feet away from other people, be it while standing in line or strolling the aisles. Finally, wave to friends. No handshakes or other physical contact.
• Kata Welch, of the Cavendish Library is doing read “a louds” at the Cavendish Library’s Facebook page. She’s currently reading “And Then There were None,” by Agatha Christie. Can’t wait for today’s installment. Thank you Kata!
• If you missed Denise’s, dg Bodyworks, class Monday night, it’s both at the dg Bodyworks Facebook page as well as Cavendish Facebook page. You’ll have to scroll down to see. Denise is offering another free class tonight, Wed, via Facebook Live at 7 pm tonight. Don’t miss it. Thank you Denise!!
• This almost falls into the “believe it or not” category given the issues we’ve had with Internet, however, thank you TDS for doing your bit. TDS Announces Free Broadband Access for New K-12, College Student Households and More For 60 Days
• Governor Phil Scott is tightening restrictions -All child care centers will be closed except those that serve children of "essential workers" including health care workers and emergency responders.
2. NON CAVENDISH RESOURCES TO HELP YOU: Now that we’re all realizing we’re going to be hunkering down here together-but apart-for some of us it means lost jobs and income. Below are resources and thinks to check out, along with resources in other towns-like free sanitizer from the distillery in Windsor.
• WIC: You may now be eligible for nutrition programs designed to help in unexpected situations like this. WIC gives you access to healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, and breastfeeding support. If you're pregnant, a caregiver or a parent with a child under five, consider WIC. text VTWIC to 855-1.
• 3Squares VT: call 855-855-6181, or text VFBSNAP to 85511.
• Meal Programs for Older Vermonters: People age 60 and older are especially encouraged to stay at home in order to protect themselves from COVID-19, but staying well-nourished is also critical. To help, you may be able to pick up meals to go or have meals delivered to your home. For more information, please call the Helpline at 1-800-585-2265.
• Sign up for VT unemployment: This has been a real challenge for people trying to get through on-line or by phone. Learn more.
• Sevca is now offering appointments by phone.
• Silo Distillery in Windsor is offering free hand sanitizer as are other distilleries in the state. Learn more about the product and the dates and hours of availability. You’ll need to bring your own containers.
3. SANITY TIP FOR THE DAY: The news media has been designed to grab your attention. In short, it can make you terrified and will hook you in. Keep staring at the TV and the next thing you know, you’re a set of jumbled nerves and you missed Denise’s Facebook Live exercise class. Seriously, a news restricted diet is going to help you lose some of the jitters.
4. HUNKERING DOWN AT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION: And people are getting a bit twitchy thinking about all the time frames being given for “social distancing.” Made me think of what it must be like to live for a year at the International Space Station. This is a mesmerizing video of what it’s like. As a big fan of gravity, not so sure this would work well for me, but certainly wouldn’t mind a week there. Watch this mesmerizing video Departing Space Station Commander Provides Tour of the Orbital Laboratory.
Be smart. Do your part. Stay home or 6 feet apart.
Stay healthy to protect yourself and Cavendish.