ni • ko • ru (似子留)Flood News Update: from the trenches
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Welcome to the weekend edition of your Vermont flood news update. We’ve been glad to hear that the information provided here has been informative, utilized to motivate folks to get out there and help our neighboring communities, and gather charitable donations for people still suffering in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene.
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There is a link on this list-serv to Gov. Shumlin’s website which has
a rundown of various disaster assistance programs available. There are
low interest loans thru the US Small Business Administration to
homeowners, renters, small businesses and private non profit
organizations. Also, any family denied by FEMA should appeal right
away. Sometimes the reason for the initial denial may be an incomplete
application. Also call the Vermont Bar Association’s free legal
hotline for legal help concerning legal issues connected with Tropical
Storm Irene. The number is 1-800-889-2047. The hotline coordinator is
Angele Court.
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You will need a pickup truck, box truck or large SUV and a couple of strong hands to help load the boxes.
10 drivers/trucks would be great. Timing in flexible, but we’d like to have deliveries set up by the end of the week, as colder weather is coming quickly.
Email vtresponse@yahoo.com if you can help with delivery with the subject line “Carhartt Delivery”
VTResponse will continue to run as normal leading up to the 22nd, so if you are looking to help in the interim, you will continue to find opportunities here. If you are looking to help on the 22nd, however, please head to http://www.vtcleanup.org to sign up.
*’from the trenches’ will discontinue the 23rd and asks that you please refer to the aforementioned website to stay up-to-date on volunteer opportunities. Thank you!
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Where to Help 10/16 Posted on October 15, 2011 by Reality VC
Big Help Needed (10/15 and 10/16): Bethel
Help Needed (10/15 and 10/16): Northfield
Help Needed (10/15 and 10/16): Brattleboro
Help Needed (10/16): White River Junction
Weekend Help Needed (10/1 to November): Waterbury
Help Needed (ongoing): Rutland
Benefits Tomorrow:
Go here to see the details of these volunteer opportunities: http://vtresponse.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/where-to-help-1016/ -------------------------------------------------------------------
Bethel
We have a new headquarters right in Bethel. The transfer station will be opened this weekend and we are ready to get a lot done. We can use as many volunteers as available. Our volunteer needs for are trash and debris cleanup and transport to the transfer station. Volunteers should wear long pants, close toed shoes, and gloves. Please bring your lunch. If volunteers have shovels, rakes and/or wheel barrows, please bring them. We need need need pick up trucks to transport debris to the transfer station. We will be getting a different phone number soon, but the number to call now is 802-234-2181 .
- Bethel/Royalton Transfer Station – Extended Hours Posted by sorovt in News.
The Royalton/Bethel Transfer station will be open until 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th.
Brattleboro
Help is needed this weekend in Mountain Home Trailer Park. Work will begin at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday. More details on where to meet are forthcoming, but please be prepared for outdoor work, including boots and work gloves. Bringing lunch and water is very helpful.
Gaysville
North Country Community Theater (NCCT) will be cleaning and moving set pieces, storage units, costumes, and archives from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center for Theatre Craft in White River Junction (52 Bridge Street, between the Main Street Museum and the railroad bridge). We can use help both with moving and cleaning, so people who don’t want to get muddy needn’t get muddy. Amy will be there overseeing the effort.
- Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact Nancy Theriault at nancyt@coverhomerepair.org or (802) 296-7241 ext 103 Thank you!
- Subject: [Hartford Discussion] HURRICANE IRENE RELIEF FUNDS
The town of Hartford has officially opened Hurricane Irene Relief Accounts.
The Town of Hartford is now able to accept donations for specific
categories:
. Village of Quechee Residential Fund
. Quechee Covered Bridge Restoration Fund
. Village of West Hartford Residential Fund
. West Hartford Library Fund
. Village of White River Junction Residential Fund
*Please note, all donations are non-refundable and shall be expended at the
same rate for restoration, repair, and/or replacement of related structures.
If there are any residual funds, they will be retained for future
residential housing and related expenses.
- West Hartford Village Store fund relief donations can be sent to:
‘West Hartford Village Store’ and mail them to:
West Hartford Village Store, PO Box 48, West Hartford, VT 05084
Thank you!
Re: Press Release- Hartford Village Bridge Repairs Begin September 19, 2011
For immediate release:
The Hartford Public Works Department and Daniels Construction will be conducting repairs to the Hartford Village Bridge #7 from September 19 to November 21, 2011. Work will include repairs at two of the bridge piers, replacement of the bridge deck expansion joints and removal of flood debris. The bridge will be subject to one lane traffic during daytime hours of 7AM to 6PM but will re-open for evenings and weekends. Complete bridge closure is anticipated from October 25 November 15, 2011 to complete repairs to the expansion joints. Motor vehicles should seek alternate routes and expect delays during the day. Pedestrians should avoid the bridge if possible as the sidewalk will generally be closed.
Questions may be directed to the Department of Public Works at 802-295-3622 or jponzoni@hartford-vt.org.
If you are able to volunteer, please contact Neighborhood Connections at 802-824-4343 with the day or days that you are available.
If you are able to volunteer, please contact Neighborhood Connections at 802-824-4343 with the day or days that you are available.
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Moretown
These Mad River Valley projects have been seeking help for almost a week, so it would be great to get someone there to help out. We keep bumping the dates, but haven’t had help head out yet.
- Help Needed (10/11 and 10/12): Moretown Posted on October 10, 2011 by Reality VC
Moretown Real Estate building, Main St. Moretown
Rake silt, clean up property. Also, move furniture from inside house to other locations. Please call ahead- Frank Piazza, -496-3980
- Help Needed (10/11 and 10/12): Mad River Valley Posted on October 10, 2011 by Reality VC
Need as many people as possible to pick up trash in field. Best if done between 10/4 and 10/8, but not on a rainy day. Contact Stanley Scribner 223-5509
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Northfield
Rebuilding help is needed to get out of the camper and back into the house. Plumbing needs to run. Could also use any help with running duct work for heat and finishing inside walls (sheetrock/taping/etc) to move in. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Work can start any time this weekend; contact Ken and Sue at 802-485-3035 if you can help.
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Norwich
Donations Information:
- We have two brand new (but not great quality) single box springs and 2 single mattresses (nothing to write home about but adequate) if you know of anyone in need – outfitting temporary living space, etc. Happy to donate – just let me know. E-mail me at vermontvolunteerism@gmail.com
- Norwich residents wishing to volunteer/drop off donations in West Woodstock, please note that beginning on Monday, October 10th, the Woodstock Clothing Relief Center, located at the Grange Hill building in West Woodstock, has new hours of operation:Mondays 3pm-6pm, Wednesdays 12noon-3pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, Sundays 2pm-4pm, closed Tues & Thurs.Volunteer needed for clothes sorting and sizing and assisting those who come for no-cost clothing. Items provided to all people effected by Hurricane Irene.Located on Route 4 West, on right hand side when going towards Bridgewater, across from Woodstock Union High School soccer field. Look for “Clothing Relief” sign located at driveway entrance, park in back. Any questions please call organizers: Missy at 299-2348 and/or Mary at 291-2348.The only donations needed and accepted at this time: Winter clothing for boys and male teens;winter boots for men; winter coats for women; new underwear for men & women; warm winter blankets; new pillows; personal care items. Many Thanks.
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Rochester
- Royalton Transfer Station – Extended Hours Posted by sorovt in News.
The Royalton/Bethel Transfer station will be open until 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 15th and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th.
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Stockbridge
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Thetford
- Subject: [Norwich] FW: The Union Village bridge has been repaired and is open to all traffic.[Thetford] Union Village bridge
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Waterbury
- Here’s a project in Waterbury that has also had to ask for help a few times.
Help Needed (10/10 and 10/11): Waterbury Posted on October 9, 2011 by Reality VC
Need volunteers to help scrape down a flood damaged floor. Volunteers should bring gloves and scraping knives (such as putty knives) Contact Gail Bresslauer, 224-6514 cell, 496-3795 home.
Need someone to pick up a queen mattress from Waterbury and deliver it to a flood victim who has now moved to Morrisville. This can happen any day this week. Please call Nancy at 802-760-8443 if you can help.
1) Family A: Lost everything (all toys and clothes.) Kids ages 11, 7 and 4. Entire 1st floor flooded and needs new everything.
2) Family B: Mom had a daycare downstairs. Kids Ages 5 and 2.
3) Family C: Didn’t have power for days. Kids ages 9, 4 and2.
Gift Cards can be sent to:
Thatcher Brook Primary School c/o A. Scribner 47 Stowe St Waterbury, VT 05676
(If I get more than what I need I would share with my co-teacher who also has 3 children affected in her classroom.) There were 5-6 neighborhoods in our school that were hit hard!!
Storage units – or get creative – how about a vacant garage at a home that’s for sale but off the market maybe? Or a combination of spaces could work. Affordable fees or a donation would be greatly appreciated. Would like to have the space through the winter – until May 1 would be idea.
Location within 30 min.-1 hour from Waterbury would be best. Chittenden County OK. Stowe/Morrisville/Montpelier/Mad River Valley.
HMCC is Waterbury’s oldest licensed child care center, in operation since the early 1970s. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit. It is licensed to care for up to 40 children ages 6 weeks-preschool daily. It is part of the local universal preschool program with the public schools. Contact the center’s director, Kristen Nugent: kristen@hmcc.comcastbiz.net
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Wilmington
- Help Needed (ongoing): Wilmington Posted on October 13, 2011 by Reality VC
North Star Bowl is still in cleanup mode and would welcome any assistance they can get. Please contact them at (802) 464-5148 to see how you can help them.
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Woodstock
Donations Information:
- Norwich residents wishing to volunteer/drop off donations in West Woodstock, please note that beginning on Monday, October 10th, the Woodstock Clothing Relief Center, located at the Grange Hill building in West Woodstock, has new hours of operation:Mondays 3pm-6pm, Wednesdays 12noon-3pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, Sundays 2pm-4pm, closed Tues & Thurs.Volunteer needed for clothes sorting and sizing and assisting those who come for no-cost clothing. Items provided to all people effected by Hurricane Irene.Located on Route 4 West, on right hand side when going towards Bridgewater, across from Woodstock Union High School soccer field. Look for “Clothing Relief” sign located at driveway entrance, park in back. Any questions please call organizers: Missy at 299-2348 and/or Mary at 291-2348.The only donations needed and accepted at this time: Winter clothing for boys and male teens;winter boots for men; winter coats for women; new underwear for men & women; warm winter blankets; new pillows; personal care items. Many Thanks.
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Events & Fundraisers
- Lions Clubs Sponsor a Thank You Bar-B-Que
The Lions Clubs of Georgia, VT and Essex Junction, with the assistance of the Heartland and Strafford Area Lions Clubs, are sponsoring a Relief Bar-B-Que for the Victims of Hurricane Irene and the Volunteers who have helped in the recovery in the White River Valley (West Hartford, Sharon, South Royalton, Royalton, Bethel, Stockbridge, and Rochester).
The Bar-B-Que will be held This Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, On the South Royalton Green. All Food and Drink Provided – Just bring yourself and a Chair or Blanket to sit on.
The Essex Junction and Georgia Lions wanted to support the White River Valley after so many from the Valley came to help them and the surrounding towns recover from the Lake Champlain Flooding this past Spring.
We look forward to seeing you there.
- Subject: [Norwich] Irene Pie Bake-Off and Giving Bowls
On Sunday, October 16th, eat dessert first, then have some soup!
Dessert First — noon-2:30pm Hurricane Irene Pie Bake-Off and Silent Auction at Carpenter and Main restaurant. All proceeds benefit the Upper Valley Haven’s Hurricane Irene relief fund. For more information on this event please see our blog http://irenebakeoff.blogspot.com/ or or find us on facebook – “Hurricane Irene Relief Pie Bake-Off” You can also email
irenepiecontest@killdeerfarm.com
Next the Soup – – 2-4pm Giving Bowls on the Norwich Town Green – share soup, bread and basked goods with your neighbors, and take home a hand made bowl. Proceeds benefit Willing Hands and the Haven food pantry. For questions about this event, please contact j.lisa.christie@gmail.com
- Subject: [Hanover Discussion] Benefit concert CCDC
Please help us spread the word!
A Concert of (mostly) Baroque Chamber Music. Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm at The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, 40 College St. Hanover . Music of Bach, Handel, Telemann, Piazolla and Faure, to benefit Vermont Flood Disaster Relief. Hilary Lynch and Alex Ogle, flute, William Ghezzi, guitar, Beth Hilgartner, recorder, Ernie Drown, harpsichord. A free-will offering will be taken. More info: ccdc@ccdcucc.org.
- Benefit (10/22): Dummerston Posted on October 14, 2011 by Reality VC
Join us for a pleasurable evening at our Grand Central Greenhouse behind the farmstand on Route 5 in Dummerston for a great meal and great music by the popular Stockwell Brothers as well as Dance Music later on by Samirah Evans and Friends!
A fine cuisine will be prepared by an All-Star group of local chefs who are lending their talents to create a delicious menu of gourmet creations from Walker Farm Certified Organic Vegetables and foods from other local businesses that are rallying to help our farms.Tickets $50 per person (Reserve Early! Limited Tickets Available)Payable to: NOFA-VT Farmer Emergency Fund
All Proceeds Will Go To The Farmer Emergency Fund!
Featuring:
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The Stockwell Brothers & Samira Evans
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Vermont All-Star Chefs rallying for this event
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Donated local meats from Black River Produce
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Organic Appetizers prepared by the NOFA-VT Traveling Pizza Oven
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Silent Auction of Gift Baskets, Certificates & Donated Items
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Cash Bar, Local Wine & Beer, Delicious Deserts & Coffee
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Parking at East Dummerston School off Route 5 on Schoolhouse Road for a shuttle bus to Walker Farm 1/2 mile south by CT River Transit
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Samirah Evans & Friends to end the evening dancing off your fabulous dinner!
If you’d like to donate an item or gift certificate to the silent auction please contact Sharon Garry at:
Mypurplestar@aol.com or call 802.579.2005
•Call Walker Farm at 802.254.2051 and order tickets with your Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card.
•Mail Check with name and address info to Walker Farm, 1190 US Route 5, East Dummerston, VT 05346.
•Drop by the farmstand on Route 5 in Dummerston to purchase tickets on the spot.
- Subject: [Hartford Discussion] Soul of Vermont Benefit to REBUILD WEST HARTFORD LIBRARY
Sunday, October 23rd, 2-4 pm at the Norwich Bookstore 291 Main Street,
Norwich,VT
The Bookstore will donate 10% of store wide sales that day to the library.
The Countryman Press is donating copies of renowned photographer RICHARD BROWN’s book The Soul of Vermont,the consummate collection of quintessential Vermont images. Richard Brown will be on hand to autograph the books for sale at a “charity rate” of $50.00 each-all proceeds of which go to support the library.
Come prepared to share, open-mic-style, the stories and poems that sing the SOUL of VERMONT
- Golf Benefit for Flood Relief
802Relief will be hosting The 2011 802Relief Golf Classic on Sunday, October 23, 2011. The 18-hole team handicapped scramble will take place at Green Mountain National Golf Course. Funds are to benefit ongoing flood relief projects in Vermont. Cost is $100 per person/$400 per foursome and includes golf, cart and full dinner afterward. Registration forms can be downloaded at 802Relief.com or can be emailed to you by sending an email to 802Relief@gmail.com with the subject heading ‘Golf Registration’.
- Subject: [Hanover Discussion] Main Street Museum Floodraiser with Joseph A. Citro and H.P. Lovecraft
Main Street Museum Floodraiser with Joseph A. Citro and H.P. Lovecraft
When: October 20th, 5:00-11:30pm
Where: Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction, Vermont
October 20th, Thursday: Main Street Museum Floodraiser featuring Joe
Citroand H.P. Lovecraft. A multi-tiered night for all ranges of interest.
From 5-8, the Museum main floor will be open for an Exhibition Preview,
“Lost Components from Providence, Rhode Island Jewelry Salesmen,” models
from the movie “The Whisperer in Darkness” based on the short story by H.P.
Lovecraft, and other Pivotal Artifacts from the Great Vermont Flood of 2011.
6 – 8:00 – Reception and Dinner for special benefactors at the Hotel
Coolidge dining room, Downtown White River Junction, Vermont. (Includes
auction, special gifts and illuminated and illuminated lecture by Joe Citro
and Steve Bissette. This special dinner is $100 per person. Please RSVP.
Purchase your tickets in advance at the Main Street Museum, via Paypal or
check, or at the front desk of the Hotel Coolidge.)
8:00 – Special Vermont Premier of “The Whisperer in Darkness,” by the H.P.
Lovecraft Historical Society. Film version of the short story, based on the
flood of 1927 in Vermont. ($25 General Admission for the film only)
10:00 p.m. – Second Seating of “The Whisperer in Darkness” ($15 General
Admission)
Tickets are available for purchase here:
http://www.mainstreetmuseum.org/wiki/
- Subject: [Hanover Discussion] Flood Fundraiser for The Hart Family RebuildingFund
Fundraiser for The Hart Family Rebuilding Fund
Help the Hart’s, long-time ‘Trail Angels’ for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers,
affected by Tropical Storm Irene in the Vermont Flood.
When: Friday, October 28 · 6:00pm – 11:30pm
Where: VFW White River Jct., VT
We’ll have a 6:00 p.m. cocktail hour, 7:00 dinner, silent auction 7:00 p.m.
on, music starting at 9:00 til ?. All welcome to attend. Tickets $20 per
person. For tickets contact Pat (Dow) Hackett, c/o The Hart Family, PO Box
40, W. Hartford, VT 05084. or Facebook or e-mail pthcktt@yahoo.com. or call
207-571-9169
To view and RSVP on facebook, go to:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196190717120347
- Upper Valley News: Sisters Turn Hobby Into Help
Buy a pendant and help these girls raise funds for Irene here!
Read the Article (PDF):
- The Giving Tree
802Relief, a Rutland-based nonprofit created after Irene, is establishing ‘The Giving Tree.’ ‘The Giving Tree(s)’ will be located in various storefronts in Rutland and the surrounding communities. Vermonters who were affected by flooding can anonymously request the donation of specific items they need. The ‘Tree’ will be given ‘leaves’ that patrons to the store can ‘pick’ and will go purchase the item. The item will be brought to 802Relief’s offices, where it will then be brought to the person or persons in need. Requests should be made to: 802Relief@gmail.com with the subject heading of ‘Giving Tree’ The message should include the needed item and the name, address and contact information (which will NOT be on the leaf, but is needed so we can get the item to the person) For further detail, contact Scott Tommola at (802)236-1381.
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Donations:
- We have two brand new (but not great quality) single box springs and 2 single mattresses (nothing to write home about but adequate) if you know of anyone in need – outfitting temporary living space, etc. Happy to donate – just let me know.
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
“Can’t do the physical labor? Copy this section, print it out and deliver it to folks along VT Rte.14 so they are up-to-date!”
Information:
- Rte 132 CLOSED between Cross Rd and High Lakes Rd for culvert replacement.
Vermonters who have been affected by flooding and who have legal questions or problems can contact these resources for information and help:
–Call 1-800-889-2047. Through this intake number, a client may be connected with a Legal Aid attorney; receive over the phone legal advice from a Law Line attorney; or be assigned an attorney through the Volunteer Lawyer Project.
–Visit Vermont Legal Aid’s webpage with answers to frequently asked questions for flooding victims at http://www.vtlawhelp.org/disaster_Irene.
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