Please also check the Cavendish VT Facebook page for photo
albums of various CHS activities.
While many people now read
the CHS newsletter, Scribble II on-line, the printing of the fall Scribbler II was delayed in order to include information
about Carmine Guica's passing. However, there was an a second delay due to the printer so
the fall newsletter is being mailed the first week in January. The best laid
plans......
School Program: As
part of their unit on other cultures, on Dec. 2, one of the archeologists we’re
working with on the dig in West Haven, VT, spoke to the 5th grade
students about Mayan ball courts. Ellie Moriarity and her husband Matt excavated
a ball court in Guatemala, which was Matt’s doctoral dissertation.
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| Completed poppies |
The 6th graders
did an amazing job making poppies for Carmine Guica’s funeral. Some of the
homeschoolers helped with the set up and decorating the hall for the reception
following the service. For pictures of this activity, see the album “Poppy Making.”
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| Poinsettias made by 5th grade |
Just prior to the holidays, the CHS had a daylong workshop as part of its
Young Historians Program featuring the cultures of people who have helped to
shape the town of Cavendish. This year, on Dec. 14, we celebrated people who have come to
our town from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and other South American countries.
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| Santa piñata made for the 4th graders by the 6th grade |
Thank you to the CHS volunteers, without which this would
not have been possible: Angela Asermely, Margo Caulfield, Bob Naess, Peggy
Svec, and Etienne and Pang Ting. A special thank you to Carmine Guica. It was
the sale of his autobiography that provided the funds for the piñata contents. For pictures and more information on each
classes activities see the Cavendish Facebook Album “South of the Border.”
Solzhenitsyn Book: Speaking engagements on Alkesandr
Solzhenitsyn: The Writer Who Changed History are being well received and
definitely help with book sales. If you are interested in arranging for a talk
call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
Cavendish Historic Timeline: CHS has updated the Cavendish Historic
Timeline for 2016 including such events as the pending retirement of Cavendish
Town Manager Rich Svec, the opening of Cavendish’s first winery and tasting
room, the expansion of high speed Internet into the eastern part of town and
the appointment of Karlene Glidden as the first female to achieve life membership
in the Proctorsville Volunteer Fire Dept.
Sunflower Project: In thanks to those contributing to CHS’s annual appeal campaign, and
in honor of Carmine Guica, we have been sending out sunflower seed packets for
late spring planting. Given Carmine’s love of gardens and his incredible
positive attitude, we thought seeing sunflowers all over town this coming
summer would be a lovely way to remember him. If you would like a packet of
seeds, please send a donation of any amount to CHS, PO Box 472, Cavendish, VT
05142.
WE NEED YOUR INPUT
How To Remember Carmine? The CHS board has been discussing various
ways to remember and honor Carmine Guica for his considerable contribution to
both the society and the town. Because of his love of children, we thought
about renaming the Young Historians program, the Carmine Guica Historians
program and raising funds to expand the program, including a unit on genealogy.
Other suggestions include: a fund for students who wish to study some aspect of
Cavendish history; college scholarship assistance for a Cavendish student
interested in pursuing a degree in history; specific renovations at the Museum
and/or Stone Church. Please let us know what you think would be the best
tribute as we are open to any and all suggestions
WHAT’S COMING UP
January is the time for
completing end of year reports, filing taxes and speaking with the Select Board
about budgets for CHS in the coming year. We will begin working with the 6th
graders at CTES and LPCTV to record some of the Cavendish ghost stories the
students have been gathering. Speaking engagements are also being schedule on
the Solzhenitsyn project.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you can help with any of the following, please
contact CHS margocaulfield@icloud.com; 802-226-7807 or PO
Box 472, Cavendish, VT 05142
• It may seem far off by we’re already thinking about
the Annual Plant Sale, which will be July 2 (Saturday). Do you have plants you
like to contribute? Are their plants you’d like to see us carry this year?
Other suggestions?
• CHS is looking for new board members as well as
volunteers who can help with various activities.
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