OVGC LADIES’ LEAGUE RESULTS FOR JULY 20

Submitted by Okemo Mtn Resort

The Ladies’ League at Okemo Valley Golf Club finally received a break in the weather and were able to resume play on July 20. The evening’s format was the ever-popular three-club team scramble. Taking top honors for the night was the Ornament Emporium, as Pam Cruickshank, Pat Roelants, Jeanette Conderino and Pam Bruno shot a 39. Second place went to Coldwell Banker /Watson Realty, as Marty Harrison, Judy Lazetera, Jane Harrington and Dakota Chambers shot a 39. Finishing third was M&M Excavating, as Darlene Remy, Christine Fuller and Linda West combined for a 39. Closest to the pin winners were Harriet Parot on the 4th hole, and Peg Margiotta on the 8th hole.

Weekly Results:

1st The Ornament Emporium score 39/ 15 points
2nd Coldwell Banker/ Watson Realty score 39/ 14 points
3rd M&M Excavating score 39/ 13 points
4th RVCCC score 39/ 12 points
5th Bovine Bookkeeping score 39/ 11 points
6th Knight’s Tubs score 40/ 10 points
7th ID3 Designs score 41/ 9 points
8th First Line Security score 41/ 8 points
9th Tom’s Loft score 41/ 7 points
10th Ludlow Insurance score 42/ 6 points

Season Standings:

1st The Ornament Emporium 84 points
2nd Coldwell Banker/ Watson Realty 78 points
3rd M&M Excavating 71 points
4th RVCCC 68 points
5th Bovine Bookkeeping 68 points
6th Knight’s Tubs 61 points
7th Ludlow Insurance 58 points
8th First Line Security 54 points
9th ID3 Designs 52 points
10th Tom’s Loft 52 points

OVGC MEN’S LEAGUE RESULTS FOR JULY 19

Submitted by Okemo Mtn Resort

The Okemo Valley Golf Club Men’s League race for the top four spots tightened a bit on July 19. The frontrunners took a tumble and teams from the middle of the pack moved closer to the top. Grabbing the top spot for the first time this week was UBS Financials of Rutland, as Ken Tedford, Herb Eddy, Larry Plumb and Tom Harris combined to win 21½ holes. Second place went to Built Rite MFG., as John Smith, JP Rousse, George West and Sonny Bragg combined to win 20½ holes. Third place was won by UBS Financials of Chester, as Beau Murray, Paul Doyle, Curtis Conover and Peter Modisette combined to win 20 holes. Closest to the pin winners were Tim Faulkner on the 4th hole and Peter Modisette on the 8th hole.

Weekly Results:

1st UBS Financials Rutland 21 ½ holes won/ 15 points
2nd Built Rite MFG. 20 ½ holes won/ 13 points
3rd UBS Financials Chester 20 holes won/ 11 points
4th First Line Security 20 holes won/ 10 points
5th Diamond Realty 20 holes won/ 9 points
6th M&M Excavating 18 ½ holes won/ 8 points
7th Stryhas Builders 17 ½ holes won/ 7 points
8th Ludlow Insurance 16 holes won/ 6 points
9th Tom’s Loft 16 holes won/ 5 points
10th ID3 Designs 16 holes won/ 4 points
11th Green Mountain Appraisals 15 ½ holes won/ 3 points
12th Honey Dew Man 14 ½ holes won/ 2 points

Season Standings:

1st Honey Dew Man 109 points
2nd ID3 Designs 85 points
3rd Green Mountain Appraisals 82 points
4th Built Rite MFG. 81 points
5th Diamond Realty 79 points
6th First Line Security 75 points
7th UBS Financials Rutland 74 points
8th M&M Excavating 73 points
9th Stryhas Builders 73 points
10th Tom’s Loft 72 points
11th Ludlow Insurance 64 points
12th UBS Financials Chester 63 points

Red Cross Blood Drive at Ludlow Community Center August 8

 The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Monday, August 8 from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Ludlow Community Center.  For more information, 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Busy as a...BRAT?

Submitted by Kelly Stettner
 
The 12th Annual RiverSweep is booked for Sept. 10th this year, making the date very simple: 9/10/11.  Come to HQ in either Springfield (Citizens Bank drive-up near the footbridge in the Plaza) or Ludlow (gazebo on the town green in Veterans Park near the library) between 8am and noon, pick up work gloves and trash bags, refreshments and a great cup of coffee.  Head out to pick up junk, bring it back and let the BRAT know what you collected as well as what you left in (too heavy, too awkward, etc.) and then enjoy a free lunch and a thank-you tee shirt! 
 
Stay informed about all things BRATty: Check out a free local weekly paper called The Compass -- not only do I write a humble "Get To Know Springfield" column about goings-on in town, but I've started a new bi-weekly column entitled "River Ripples!"  Sponsored by the generous folks at the Springfield Food Co-Op, "River Ripples" delivers details of all things BRATty -- what we're up to, how to join in the fun, and much more.  My column shares space with one sponsored by HB Plumbing and written by my friend Jan Lambert, who writes about bird-related topics in an Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society respect.  The paper is free, and is chock-full of community articles, photos and tidbits.

The list of folks jumping into the Adopt-the-River program is growing!  Union Street School's fifth grade class, Ludlow's Fletcher Memorial Library, Farm & Wilderness Camp, the Edgar May Recreation Center, Springfield Co-Op, Health Care and Rehab Services (HCRS), are among the first organizations to get on board and pick a project to celebrate the river and help keep it healthy.  Give me a shout if you have any ideas on how you can get your feet wet by adopting the river!
 
We're still looking for video footage and still shots that show a favorite spot on the river: wildlife, water, plant life, swimmers, anglers, boaters...you name it.  Historic photos are welcome, too!  We're putting together a short video with the help of River Bank Media, Inc. 
 
Recycling efforts have grown in our attempt to keep junk out of our waterways: cell phones and empty ink cartridges go through Funding Factory as a way to raise funds for our programs; drop them at Springfield Radio Shack in the Plaza or contact me for other ways to ship them.  Hard plastic caps (such as those found on shampoo, soda and detergent bottles) are being collected and shipped to the Aveda company for their recycling program.  Let's stay in touch to see how we can work together to keep more junk out of our rivers and landfills!
 
Rain barrels are getting hot -- for a donation of just $35, a 55-gallon bright blue rain barrel is our "thank you"!  We'll cut it and outfit it with a brass faucet, sieve for leaf-collection, and overflow hose, and we'll even provide suggestions for installing and decorating your barrel or barrels.  Reserve yours THIS WEEK, so we can pick them up and prepare them -- then pick yours up on Saturday, August 27th at Riverside Middle School, during our Bug Hunt from 9 - 11 a.m.  If that pick-up time does not work for you, we'll work something out.
 
Speaking of Bug Hunts, bring the kids for a walk on the wet side.  Meet at Riverside Middle School on Saturday, August 27 from 9 - 11 a.m. as we meet the denizens of the depths of the Black River!  This is a free, fun, family-friendly event for kids of all ages.
 
FINALLY...Let's get historical!  I'll be hosting a walking tour of Springfield's historical industrial buildings starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 24.  We've pulled out all kinds of stuff from the river over the years, some of which reflects the heritage of Springfield as a mill-town and tool-making industrial mecca.  The walk will start at the Comtu Park on Main St, overlooking the upper falls.  We'll walk a 2-1/2 mile circuit over Comtu Falls, down to the State Office parking lot, up Park Street, down Pearl Street, over the Plaza footbridge and back to the Comtu Park.  There is NO fee, but pre-registration is highly recommended, so give me a shout if you're interested. 
 
Contact me directly for more information on any of the above: Kelly Stettner, Director; 802-885-1533 or [email protected].

FML Prepares for the Annual Book Sale Aug 20

 
Submitted by Joann Milza
 
The Friends of the Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow is preparing for its annual book sale on Saturday, August 20.This is a great community event and a great fundraiser for the Library that serves so many in the area. In the past, the Ludlow and surrounding communities have been very geneous in donating book for our sale. The Friends are asking that any books that are no longer wanted--hardcover or paperback, fiction or non-fiction ( just no textbooks , please) be donated. The books can be dropped off at the library-Monday 10-7, Tues. to Fri. 10-5, Sat.10-1.  Pictured above is a scene from last year's book sale at Fletcher Memorial Library.

COLEMAN BROOK TAVERN ONE OF 4 VT RESTAURANTS RECEIVING WINE AWARD

Submitted by Okemo Mtn Resort

Coleman Brook Tavern, located in Okemo Mountain Resort’s Jackson Gore Inn, has been honored with the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Although Coleman Brook Tavern has been recognized by Wine Spectator in the past, this is the first time the restaurant has received this second-tier award. Coleman Brook Tavern is one of only four Vermont restaurants to receive the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, and one of 833 worldwide.

“I am incredibly proud,” said Okemo Mountain Resort Wine Director Marc Miller. “Without the commitment from Resort Operators Tim and Diane Mueller to Coleman Brook Tavern and the wine program, none of this could have happened. It is an honor to work for an organization that encourages excellence. I'm just one piece of a puzzle that accomplishes great things on a daily basis.  And I'm proud to be a piece in that puzzle.

Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, the list must present complete, accurate wine information. It must include vintages and appellations for all selections, including wines available by the glass. Complete producer names and correct spellings are mandatory, while the overall presentation and appearance of the list is also considered. The Best of Award of Excellence was created to give special recognition to restaurants that clearly exceed the requirements of the Award of Excellence. These lists typically offer 400 or more selections, along with superior presentation, and display either vintage depth, with several vertical offerings of top wines, or excellent breadth across several wine regions.

Coleman Brook Tavern's list features 542 fine wines from around the world and concentrates on the best that California, and other American regions, have to offer.  The list presents wines in a price range of $19 to $1,300 -- certainly something for every taste and budget.  There is also a selection of large format bottles for special events. Coleman Brook lists wines that are not available anywhere else in Vermont.  

Coleman Brook Tavern at Okemo’s Jackson Gore Inn has redefined comfort for families and couples looking for something special in a dining experience. All ages recognize the elegance of the setting, but are instantly transformed to a familiar comfort level upon arrival The restaurant has become a favorite with children for its specialty dessert, the Tavern S’mores – a build-your-own-treat that includes graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows … and even a tabletop campfire and skewers for achieving toasted-marshmallow perfection.

Executive Chef Brian Flanders recently joined Coleman Brook Tavern and has quickly set a new standard for culinary excellence with his creative menu selections that use the finest and freshest ingredients available.

TWO MORE ACES AT OVGC

Submitted by Okemo Mtn Resort

Two more golfers made holes-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. The 14th hole is shaping up to be the lucky hole for golfers this season. Four of the six aces made this summer, have been accomplished on hole number 14. On Friday, July 15, Richard Nicklas, of Syosset, N.Y., made the 156-yard ace from the white tee using his six-iron. Jeff Nicklas witnessed the amazing feat. On July 16, Bryan Dank, of Natick, Mass., also aced the 14th hole from the white tee. Dank used his eight-iron to make the hole-in-one.

Both men’s names will be engraved on a hole-in-one plaque, that hangs inside the Okemo Valley Golf Club clubhouse, to honor the fortunate few who have had the exhilarating experience of making a hole-in-one at OVGC.

Cavendish Concert on the Green with Rick Redington

Submitted by Peter J. LaBelle 

The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association invites everyone to the Proctorsville Green for the continuing summer music series on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to hear the rocking good sounds of Rick Redington.

Whether playing an intimate solo acoustic performance in a coffeehouse setting or rockin’ out with his band “The Luv” in a large concert venue, Rick’s performances have something memorable and meaningful for all to share.  No strangers to the Proctorsville Green, Rick and the band have delighted the local Wednesday evening concert goers several times in the past.

This concert will be the third in this year’s series that are held on consecutive Wednesday nights in July and August.  Come and enjoy a warm summer evening with your neighbors and friends in front of the gazebo on the green.  Relax in the grass on your blanket or favorite lawn chair – have a picnic or just listen to the music.

As always, the concerts are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.  In case of inclement weather the performance will move to the Cavendish town elementary school on Main Street just up from the Green.

LPCTV Receives $1000 Grant from Berkshire Bank Foundation

Submitted by LPC-TV

On Friday, July 8th, Berkshire Bank's Ludlow Branch Manager, Leslie Lever visited LPCTV to present a $1000 check from the Berkshire Bank Foundation. The check is a grant award for LPCTV's  building project in the Ludlow Community Center.

Pictured in the photo are Jean Morrill (LPCTV Vice-President) and Patrick Cody (LPCTV Executive Director), with Leslie Lever from Berkshire Bank.
 
“We are grateful to Berkshire Bank for its support of our exciting building project”, said Executive Director Patrick Cody. He noted that LPCTV is ready to begin “Phase 1” of its 3-phase construction project. Phase 1, with a price tag of approximately $125,000, is scheduled to be completed in October.

For more information on LPCTV’s Capital Campaign and  the building project, visit LPCTV online at www.lpctv.org.

RWSU Talks Consolidation with WSWSU July 19

Submitted by RWSU

RWSU GOVERNANCE STEERING COMMITTEE: with WINDSOR SOUTHWEST S. U. BOARD

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
 7:00 PM
Cavendish Town Elementary School
Proctorsville, Vermont

A G E N D A

I. CALL TO ORDER:
a. Roll Call 

II. BUSINESS ITEMS:
a. Consolidation status & plan between Rutland Windsor and
  Windsor Southwest Supervisory Union Board Members

III. CONTRACT/HIRING/RESIGNATIONS:
IV. BOARD GOALS:
V. NEXT MEETING & SET AGENDA ITEMS:
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed):
VII. ADJOURNMENT:

  NEXT MEETING:    Wednesday, August 24, 2011, Regular Meeting, Superintendent’s Office