Cavendish Calendars Now On Sale

Submitted by Peter J. LaBelle 

The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association has announced that the new 2012 calendars are now on sale just in time for holiday giving.  The calendars can be purchased at Crow’s Bakery in Proctorsville or at the Cavendish Town Offices on High Street.  All calendar sales proceeds go to support the work of the Association.  Again this year the calendars feature beautiful and colorful pictures of Cavendish scenes.  All pictures were taken by Cavendish photographers, highlighting the beauty of our various landscapes, historic heritage, animals and people.  These are the contest winning photos that the public picked last spring.  The animals, flowers and scenery are all found in Cavendish, and therefore are as familiar to Vermonters as the emerald hillsides and snow-dusted ridgelines.  But the depth of color and the peaceful settings make each month’s selection seem magical and exotic.  See January’s photo above. 

Anyone living in the Cavendish area would find one of these calendars a useful and artistic addition to a kitchen or office.  They also make great holiday gifts, especially to those who just wish they lived in Vermont!  Calendars cost $10.  For more information call Robin Timko at 226-7736.

Cavendish Community Fund to Hold Lasagna Dinner Nov. 6

Submitted by Peter J. LaBelle 

The Cavendish Community Fund has announced that it is sponsoring a fundraising dinner at the Golden Stage Inn in Proctorsville on Sunday evening November 6^th.  Social hour starts at 4:00 p.m. and dinner is at 5:00 p.m.  The dinner comes with a dual purpose.  It will serve as a welcome to the new owners of the Golden Stage Inn, Mike and Julie Lynn Wood, who assumed ownership of the Inn last summer.  The Community Fund will introduce Mike and Julie to the rest of the community with an informal lasagna dinner that will also raise needed funds. 

The Community Fund distributes money for local programs, projects and events that are educational, cultural or artistic in nature.  To qualify for a grant, a program must benefit Cavendish citizens at no cost to them.  Since its inception in 2007 the Fund has distributed more than $18,000 to twenty five local projects.  The Fund is administered by a committee of local citizens and is financed solely by donations and fund raising events in the community. 

Reservations are required since space is limited.  For more information and to reserve space at the dinner, please contact Barbara Dickey at 226-7187 or the Golden Stage Inn at 226-7744.

Okemo Mountain School Supports Local Flood Relief Efforts

Submitted by Okemo Mtn Resort

Okemo Mountain School raised nearly $8,000 during a benefit golf tournament at Okemo Valley Golf Club on Friday, Sept.16. Proceeds from the tournament went to local flood relief efforts. The participants, most connected with the school and the greater Okemo community, enjoyed a scramble format under sunny skies.

The first-place team was led by Richard White, of Saratoga, N.Y.,  who coaches youth ski racing at Okemo on the weekends.  His teammates, also from Saratoga, were Tommy Uccelino, Kirk Sisson, and Mike Manning. The second-place team was also comprised of some Okemo Race Program coaches: Lucas Ladden, of Ludlow, Vt., JD Hoffmann, of Burlington, Vt., and JD's parents Jim and Chris Hoffmann of Southbury, Conn. The third- place team was led by Okemo's own Diane Mueller and included Tim Kangas, Tim Reynolds, and Karen Reynolds. 

Generously donated prizes were awarded to the top three teams in the tournament. Businesses that provided donations were: The Okemo Valley Golf Club, Tater Hill Golf Club, The Quechee Club, The Woodstock Inn and Resort, The Wine and Cheese Depot, The Downtown Grocery, The Totem Pole Ski Shop, The Boot Pro, The Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Richard White of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and The Marriot Residence Inn in Portsmouth, N.H.

Although the tournament was initially slated to raise money to support Okemo Mountain School’s Building Fund and the current renovations being completed, the school decided to donate the proceeds to local flood relief efforts after Tropical Storm Irene created so much local damage.

“I was so grateful for the fact that our school had not been affected by the flood, yet so sad for all of those that were so severely impacted, that I desperately wanted to find a way to help.  We were already planning this golf tournament and decided that donating the proceeds would be a great way to assist in the recovery of our community,” said Head of School Mariel Meringolo.

The nearly $8,000 was distributed among several local organizations conducting flood relief efforts: Black River Good Neighbors, the Cavendish Baptist Church, The Tyson Congregational Church and the Ludlow Rotary Club.

Okemo Mountain School is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the academic and athletic development of serious snow sports athletes.  Student-athletes are given the opportunity to train in alpine ski racing, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing, while pursuing a rigorous course of academic study.  Okemo Mountain School serves students, in grades six through 12, from the local community and beyond.

For further information, please contact Mariel Meringolo at [email protected] or call (802) 228-1513.

FOLA Sponsors Upgrade to Ludlow Audio System

Photo by Stephen Pace

 

FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) is in the process of sponsoring an upgrade to the audio system used in the Ludlow town Hall Auditorium.  With the expert assistance of Paul Terrasi, owner of Boston Soundworks, the audio system in the auditorium will have a number of wireless microphones and head sets added to the voice equipment available for users plus add new equipment to support direct audio output to third party users, such as entertainers or video users.  In addition, the new upgrade will conver the available audio capability from monural to stereo.  Pictured above, from left to right, are Christine Fuller and Kevin Kunz as they examine the new audio mixer that was install by Terrasi.  All of the original features of the audio system have been retained in this project.  A number of the wireless microphones are headsets and lapel devices which will be useful for stage productions and future panel discussions.

Ludlow Group Rehearses New Comedy Skits for Nov. 4

Photo by Stephen Pace

 

Stan Hart, the former head writer for the Carol Burnett TV show, is pictured above as he directs three local thespians at the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium in preparation for the 9 skit program scheduled for November 4 at the auditorium.  The nine skits are all original comedies on the human condition written by Stan Hart, in association with his wife Jane.  Stan has persuaded a number of area actors to perform in the various skits.  Pictured above is Hart directing Kata Welch, Barbara Dickey and Sandra Russo in one the skits.  The program, entitled "Old Enough to Know Better", will be featured at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 PM.  The event is free to everyone.  For information, 228-7239.

Universal Healthcare in VT Debated in Ludlow Oct. 20

The question of how Vermont will implement a universal healthcare program in the state will the subject of a special healthcare forum in Ludlow's Town Hall Auditorium at 7 PM on Oct. 20.  Sponsored jointly by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) and the Rutland Herald, the forum will consist of a panel of six statewide leaders in the healthcare field discussing the meaning and impact of Act 48. Pictured above are panel members, top row, left to right, Steve Kappel, Dr. Deb Richter, Wendy Wilton; bottom row, left to right, State Senate President John Campbell, Bob Gaydos, and Darcie Johnston.  Stewart Ledbetter, senior political reporter for WPTZ/WNNE will moderate the debate.  The forum will begin with an introduction of the panel and moderator, followed by a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the major elements of the Act 48 legislation.  Following this, the moderator will ask the panel members to respond to his questions.  The audience will then have the opportunity to ask the panel questions about both Act 48 and its impact.  "This is a very misunderstood but important piece of legislation that every Vermonter needs to understand," said Ralph Pace of FOLA.  "The goal of this forum is to define what Act 48 actually is and permit leading state advocates and opponents the opportunity to address their concerns about the legislation, all in the same room at the same time."  Pace added that those attending this forum would have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.  The forum is open to everyone.   For additional information, call 802-228-7239.

BRAM Sponsors Ludlow Walk for History Oct. 9

You Never Know Who's In Your Pond!

Just a few days ago, Patsy Kuntz was sitting on the deck of her South Hill home in Ludlow, reading a book as she enjoyed the brief, but ever so wonderful-yet unusual, summer-like weather that blanketed the area in mid-October.  While taking a momentary break from her book to enjoy the warm sunset, she suddenly noticed something rather large moving around in one of the two ponds on her property.  At the same time, the rather large entity casually turned its head to look back at Patsy.  Momentarily, Patsy and a moose seemed to communicate.  However, as is the habit of a moose, it decided it was much more concerned about the food it might consume in the pond than Patsy.  So when Patsy quickly arose to fetch her camera, the moose quite contentedly continued its search for food and was still in the same relative position when she returned to take this photo.  One wonders if the moose simply enjoyed the pond water to cool down during the Indian Summer "hot spell".

ANOTHER ACE AT OKEMO VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Submitted by Okemo Mtn Resort

Paula Bevilacqua, of Hamden, Conn., made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club Monday, Oct. 10. Bevilacqua aced the fourth hole from the gold tee, 133 yards away from the pin. Frank Gasparro witnessed the amazing feat. This marks the 19^th hole-in-one recorded at OVGC this golf season.  

Bevilacqua will have her name 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.

TWO ACES ON SEVENTEEN AT OVGC

Submited by Okemo Mtn resort 

Okemo Valley Golf Club’s 17^th hole has been a lucky spot this month. 

On Oct. 1, Jonathan Seymour, of West Hartford, Conn., made a hole-in-one from the green tee of the 17^th hole. Doug Russell and John O’Connell witnessed the amazing feat. 

On Oct. 10, Larry Spaulding, of East Orleans, Mass., made his second career hole-in-one on OVGC’s 17^th hole. Anne Spaulding witnessed the ace. 

Seymour and Spaulding  will have their names 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. 

OVGC has recorded 18 holes-in-one this season. Four aces were made on Number 17.