BELLOWS FALLS — What began in October as a conversation about Parks Place's need for a new ramp ended with a new one being constructed by the Bellows Falls Rotary Club just a few weeks later.
“That's what you call amazing,” said Parks Place Director Barbara Ternes.
The project was made possible by a crew of volunteers who provided everything from the hauling away of the old ramp to construction to pastries and snacks.
Volunteers included Keith Clark, Bonnie Clark, Doreen Aldrich, Nick DuBois, Ed Dinnany, Mary Habig, Raynie Laware, Michael and Ginger Cook, Morgen and Travis Cook, Tom MacPhee, Eric Anderson, Hugh Haggerty, Bill Barbarow, Mike Smith, and Ryan Ostebo.
In addition, LaValley Building Supply, Inc. of Walpole, N.H., provided the lumber at a discount.
Thirty-five providers from across state agencies and nonprofit organizations use Parks Place as an outpost to ensure accessibility to a long list of services including mental health and substance abuse, unemployment, lead poisoning prevention/healthy homes assessments, parenting classes, and adult learning.