Cavendish Update 4/1/20: Transfer Station/Masks/
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In quarantine, the Logan’s have begun to resemble their pets. Jane Hart
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4/1/20
1. Special Notice: Transfer Station-no demo debris
2. The Cave Fish: Should I wear a mask? When are taxes due?
3. What’s Been Happening
4. Sanity Break
5. Events
We’re staying at home for Rocky and the Cavendish Transfer Station crew. Please observe the changes that have been put in place to protect staff. Also note that the transfer station will not be taking any demo. See notice below.
Is social distancing working in Vermont? Early data is definitely showing the right trend. The latest data from the Department of Health shows the number of COVID-19 cases in Vermont is doubling every four days, said Easton White, a researcher at the University of Vermont. That’s a decline from a week ago, when the number of cases was doubling every two to three days. VT Digger Data is only provided by county, and for Windsor County we haven’t had any new cases since Thursday, March 26. Even Uncle Tony (Dr. Fauci) weighed in as he noted at yesterday’s briefing, "In the next several days to a week or so, we’re gonna continue to see things go up. We cannot be discouraged by that because the mitigation is actually working and will work." It’s important that we not lag in our efforts and keep on Doing our part, staying at home or six feet apart.
Speaking of being at home, the lovely scammers are trying to take full advantage of this by making calls, claiming to be the IRS. They want your bank account # to deposit your $1,200. Right…! The IRS would never call and request this information. Rule of thumb, don’t answer your phone if you don’t recognize the number or the caller’s name. Block them from cell phones and in general let calls you are unsure of go directly to your voice mail. Please let neighbors, who may not be on-line, know about this.
Changes continue to happen and a lot of news, much of which isn’t really news just media folk needing attention, comes out rapidly. Mistakes happen, not intentionally, but due to short time frames and high volume. Please be cautious about what you are posting.
Oh, big question with the changes announced by Gov. Scott on Monday-Can I continue to shop in New Hampshire? So far that doesn’t appear to be a problem, though it’s now just limited to food and pharmacy.
If you need help with shopping, a transfer station run or something else, please call the Cavendish Town Office, M-F from 9-5 226-7291 or 7292.
1. SPECIAL NOTICE: Cavendish Transfer Station Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are experiencing a severe lack in availability for demo debris removal. Unfortunately, the Town of Cavendish will not be accepting demo debris until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you,
The Town of Cavendish
2. THE CAVE FISH ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS: Should I wear a mask? If you’re a bandit or bank robber, definitely. People with Covid-19, caregivers, health professionals, first responders and anyone who may be compromised in some way, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, definitely should wear one. As far as the general public, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), has been saying no, but recently are considering reversing that, in large part because many people who are infected may not be aware of it and can therefore transmit it. The greatest benefit of “masking the masses” likely comes from covering the mouths of people already infected. The CDC says it is now reviewing its policy and may be considering a recommendation to encourage broader use. Read more
When are taxes due? The filing date for both state and federal taxes has been extended to July 15.
Questions for the Cave Fish can be e-mailed to cavendishconnects@gmail.com
3. WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
• FDA approves emergency use of malaria pill for COVID-19 treatment
• Governor Orders 14-Day Ban: Gov. Phil Scott on Monday ordered people coming into Vermont to self-quarantine for 14 days and discouraged people living or staying in COVID-19 “hotspots” from coming at all, saying visitors have an obligation to “protect those already here.”
• Vermont orders stores to stop in-person sales of nonessential items: The state is ordering places like Walmart, Costco and Target to stop in-store sales of arts and crafts, beauty products, carpet and flooring, clothing, electronics and more. They must restrict access to these items by removing them from the floor or closing aisles.
• Green Up Day has been postponed until May 30
• As hospitals are anticipating a major surge in patients in the next 10 days, protective gear is still being requested.
4 . SANITY BREAK: Learning something new is always helpful. Learning something new that benefits everyone is even better. Become a Citizen Scientist. Any number of websites have been set up for this purpose including Citizen Science and SciStarter.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS: Go to dgBody Works for classes that are being posted via Facebook live. Take a new one, do an old one. Stay fit and healthy. Class schedule for the week.
Wed (4/1) 5:30 pm Power Barre with Kata
Wed (4/1) 7 pm Bootcamp with Denise
Thu (4/2) 5:45 pm Meditation with Lori
Thu (4/2) 6 pm Beginner Yoga with Lori
Fri (4/3) 7 am Bootcamp with Denise
Sat (4/4) 7 am Good Morning Sun Salutations with Lori
Sat (4/4) 9 am Above the Barre with Kata
Staying home for Patty, Bob Kirkbride, Singletons, Dave Norton, Deb Hryckiewicz, Ludlow Ambulance Service and the Cavendish Water/Waste Water Treatment Team, and Rocky and the Cavendish Transfer Station Crew.
Have a Heart -stay home or 6 feet apart.
Stay healthy to protect yourself and Cavendish.