A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, August 22, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly -Rain showers likely before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
Over 800 Ducks Race in Shallow Black River to Help Local Group
This past Saturday, August 20, members of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) gathered on the Depot Street Bridge, in the Black River, and under the Walker Bridge as over 800 ducks were dropped into the river in the 23rd annual Ralph D Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race.
As evidenced by the photo, members of the LRC standing in the river did not have to worry about deep or fast-running water. Due to the shallowness of the river waters, Rotarians need to help "nudge" many of the 800 plus rubber ducks down the river towards the finishing line under Walker Bridge.
Even though the lack of a strong river current made this year's race very slow, all the ducks, all rented by hopeful "bettors", made it across the finish line.
The first-place duck belonged to Kathy Burns who received $200. Patty Rumrill was the owner of the second-place duck, earning $100. Third place winner was Megan Foley who took home $ 75 as her winnings. The Winning Corporate duck belonged to Green Mountain Fireplace Specialty. Not to be counted out, Meghan Huntley had the distinction of owning the last duck to finish providing her with a $25 "award".
The funds collected by the duck race will be donated to Reinbow Riding Center in Mt Holly to help in its programs to improve the well-being of individuals with unique physical, emotional and cognitive challenges through a therapeutic equine experience.
Kim Lampert, one of the Rotarians who wander in the river to give the ducks a little help, complimented Sharon Bixby "for guiding the club again to a successful event".
Steven Price Speaks to Ludlow Rotary Club On His Equestrian Journalistic Career
At a recent meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) Steven D. Price, noted author of many equestrian books, spoke to the members about his varied career in writing about horses-as well as how he became involved in with horses.
He indicated that as a youth, while attending a summer camp, he was "somewhat accidentally" introduced to horseback riding. Apparently, his instructor thought he was an experienced rider and put him on an aggressive horse. This was the beginning of a long relationship with horses, albeit, a rather "bumpy" start that evolved into a more seasoned and creative experience.
Price indicated that he "rode in Bermuda, Colombia, Ireland, England, France, Spain, Portugal, and Holland. I've ridden on American dude ranches and cattle ranches, fox hunts, and horse shows. Other highlights include galloping a horse on Santa Anita's main track (not, however, during a race) and in a Texas rodeo opening parade". The photo, above, pictured Price as he participated in the opening of a rodeo in Texas.
One of the highlights of Price's career was watching the 1973 Belmont Stakes in the Jockey's Room at the Santa Anita track that Secretariat won by 31 lengths winning the Triple Crown. He said that at the finish of the race, the entire room of experienced jockeys arose and applauded Secretariat.
Price is the author or editor of forty-four books, dealing both with equestrian and other subjects, including 1001 Dumbest Things Ever Said, The Quotable Horse Lover, The Ultimate Fishing Guide, and Old As the Hills: The Story of Bluegrass Music.
The LRC normally meets every Tuesday for lunch and invites all interested persons to attend one of the lunches to learn what Rotary is all about. Contact Kevin Barnes at 802.228.8877 or ask any Rotarian for additional information.
Pictured above is Steven D. Price, equestrian journalist and author, as he leads the opening march at a Texas rodeo. Price was a recent speaker at the Ludlow Rotary Club's weekly luncheon meeting.
