by Ralph Pace
updated
Fri, Oct 7, 2011 08:59 AM
While a number of the FEMA offices throughout the state will be
closing shortly, the temporary FEMA office in Ludlow, located in
the Okemo Marketplace across from the entrance to Okemo Mountain
Resort, will remain open. How long it will remain open is
another question but FEMA officials apparently believed that the
Ludlow/Black River area requires its presence to resolve Tropical
Storm Irene problems and claims. FEMA officials are still
advising potential claimants to register over the phone or via its
web site before coming into the FEMA office to discuss the
claim. The FEMA phone number is 800-621-3362; the web site is
www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
Ludlow debates statewide healthcare policy
With the mounting discussions concerning Act 48, the legislation
aimed at creating a statewide healthcare policy, and the on-going
questions as to how such a system might work and cost Vermonters,
FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) decided it was time for the two
major sides to address the pros and cons of the issue before an
area audience.
As a result, FOLA has created a panel of six statewide leaders in
the healthcare field debate to discuss the meaning and impact of
Act 48 on Thursday, October 20 at 7 PM at the Ludlow Town Hall
Auditorium. To ensure that the panel discussion addresses all
the key questions concerning this issue, FOLA asked Stewart
Ledbetter, Senior Political Reporter for WPTZ/WNNE, to moderate the
panel discussion. The panel will consist of Steve Kappel, Dr.
Deb Richter, Wendy Wilton, State Senate President John Campbell,
Bob Gaydos, and Darcie Johnston. 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. For additional information, call
802-228-7239.
Rummage Sale Success at Fletcher Farm
Black River Good Neighbors had great success at its recent fall
rummage sale at Fletcher Farm, topping all previous sales
efforts. Of particular importance during this event, all
clothing on the final day was given away free so that victims of
Irene could benefit from the sale. Additionally, Good
Neighbors provided flood victims with vouchers for furniture and
household items.
Movie night in Ludlow
Thursday, October 6 - FOLA will feature its regular "1st Thursday"
at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium; the movie will be Steven
Spielberg's classic sci-fi adventure, "Close Encounters of the
Third Kind."
Saturday, October 8 - The annual Harvest Craft Fair will be held
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Black River Gymnasium in Ludlow. The
fair features everything from local jams, jellies, maple syrup,
unique jewelry, fleece, basketry, candles and so much more. Warm
comfy foods like homemade soups, cider donuts, coffee, and baked
goods will be available to satisfy your appetite. Children
will look forward to the fun and artistic craft activities while
adults can shop for seasonal home décor or begin your early gift
shopping. A brand new refrigerator, a Nintendo Wii system, plus
more, will be raffled off during the event. See any Ludlow
Elementary School student for pre-purchase of raffle tickets.
For more information call Joann Wilson at 228-3405.
Sunday, October 9 - Jacqueline Schwab, pianist renowned for her
music supporting Ken Burns' PBS specials, will present an evening
of Civil War/Mark Twain era piano music at 6:30 p.m. This event is
cosponsored by FOLA with the Town of Ludlow and Black River Academy
Museum to honor Ludlow's 150th anniversary of its participation in
the Civil War. All of these FOLA events are free and open to
the public.
Cavendish celebrates 250th Anniversary
The folks in Cavendish are preparing for the town's 250th
anniversary and have a series of events lined up. The charter was
issued for the town on October 12, 1761.
Friday, October 7 - There will be a Community Dance, 7 p.m. at the
Cavendish Town Elementary School in Proctorsville. Yankee Chank
will be playing a variety of music-contras and squares with Mark
Sustic as caller with some hot Cajun/Zydeco dance tunes.
Saturday, October 8 - There will be a parade on Depot Street in
Proctorsville starting at 10 a.m.
Sunday October 9 - The Proctorsville/Cavendish churches will be
holding an open house/reception at their respective churches from
12- 2 p.m. Starting at 2 p.m., the authors of "The Inventor's
Fortune Up for Grabs," Suzanne Gay Beyer, granddaughter of Olin Gay
and John S. Pfarr, will be talking about their book at Crows Bakery
on Depot Street in Proctorsville.
Monday, October 10 - When churches will be sponsoring a pot luck
supper at 5 p.m. at the Cavendish School in Proctorsville, followed
by a discussion on the history of religion in
Cavendish.
Thursday, October 13 - The Ludlow Garden Club will have its monthly
meeting this time traveling to Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH to
visit the Murdough Greenhouse and Brout Orchid collection. The
meeting will start at 12-noon. Those wishing to carpool from Ludlow
will meet at Shaw's Parking Lot at 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to
participate should bring a sandwich and a chair. Hostesses will
provide desserts and beverages. For more information, please call
672-4041.
Thursday, October 20 - The Friends of the Fletcher Memorial Library
in Ludlow announced their Third Thursday program for October. Scott
Stearn, one of the proprietors of the Book Nook on Main Street in
Ludlow, will discuss upcoming books to be published soon, some by
favorite authors and some by new writers. He will have many
suggestions to help us decide "what to read" during the long coming
winter. Discussion will begin at 7 p.m.
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