Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, March 19, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 0. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
Hi Folks, I think time is getting away from me this month with the nice warm days we get a bit spoiled. Mud season is now upon us and Sugar season is in full swing it feels more like spring every day. The Chit Chat deadline is coming up fast on Monday, March 22nd by 6:00 pm so please have all articles, announcements, advertisements and any other item you wish to share with our community to me by then. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for providing the information we all look forward to reading each month. Happy Spring, Diana Garrow, Editor chitchat@vermontel.net 802-259-2314
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Spring is almost here!
Have you seen the weather forecast for next week?! Sunshine and higher temps! We'll take it!
Our maple season is under way and we are excited to let you know that our shelves (and our website) are stocked with our delicious wood-fired maple syrup. Our family has been making maple syrup for over 7 generations.
And just as exciting as having maple syrup back in stock, we have GREENS again in our cooler! Stop by the farm stand and grab some bags of organic spinach and mesculan mix from our friends at Evening Song Farm.
Farm fresh eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, cider, pizza, gelato, honey and so much more available inside the farm stand.
Be sure to follow us on instagram and facebook to stay informed! Our farm stand is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00 (closed on Mondays). We ask that you wear a mask when shopping inside the farm stand and only 1 person and/or family inside at a time.
To all, I have several cords of slab wood available. It's a mix of spruce, hemlock, and pine (cut last Fall) in lengths of 10-16 feet. I will also have several cords of pine slab wood available in the next few weeks. Great for camp wood, sugaring wood, or building a rustic garden fence. In case you're not sure what slab wood is it is the waste wood generated from sawing logs into lumber. Flat on one side, bark on the other. If interested call Michael @ 779-6138
TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS
There is an opportunity to address some traffic concerns we have heard over the years. When I spoke about three areas that could be improved in Belmont Village at the October select board meeting, the board encouraged me to ask for input from others. Maybe some of you can suggest areas where safety could be improved.
The areas of concern that I proposed after talking with many people are: Lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour, making the intersection at the Belmont Store a 4 way stop, and removing the grassy triangle area at the bottom of Lake Street to widen the turn onto Belmont Road. This last change would likely cause the stop sign to be relocated and might include adding a "Stop Ahead" sign.
If you want to share ideas or make suggestions contact me at 259-2460 or ddevereux@vermontel.net, or you can contact the Select Board directly at mounthollyselectboard@gmail.com. I hope to discuss the ideas at the April meeting of our Select Board.
Rutland --Prevention and primary care go hand in hand at Community Health and this month we are focused on one of the most common methods of prevention - screening - and particularly screening for colorectal cancer (CRC). "We want to look at the care of our patients in a proactive way instead of being reactive," said Community Health Director of Quality Tracy Upton, RN.
Many people with early-stage CRC have no symptoms, but their cancer is detected through screening and when caught in the early stages, CRC is more treatable in 90% of people. Colorectal cancer typically starts as a polyp or growth on the wall of the colon or rectum. Some of these polyps may develop into cancer. Those polyps can be treated or removed.
Regular screening can help find CRC in early stages,. That's why it's important not to delay screening when your provider recommends it.
Take note of these colorectal cancer (CRC) facts:
It's the most preventable yet least prevented form of cancer
It's the third most common cancer among men and women
At least 70% of people who develop CRC have no family history
CRC on the rise in people 45-49 years old
The American Cancer Society recommends regular screening starting at age 45. But, even if you have been screened before, you'll need to be screened when your health care provider recommends.
When it comes to screening you have choices. The colonoscopy is a visual examination of the colon using a scope to look for and remove abnormal growths in the colon and rectum and is done every 10 years by a physician. Various types of stool samples are used to detect cancer in DNA and blood. These tests can be done at home, but need to be completed more frequently. Your primary care provider will recommend what type of test is best for you. All these methods are covered by most insurance.
Community Health has been recognized by the federal Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) for our how we have successfully communicated to patients that colorectal cancer screening is really effective and lifesaving. And the facts prove that taking the time to be screened can make the difference.
Talk to your primary care provider and ask about colorectal screening. "Don't put off your health care, and don't hesitate to call with a question," said Dr. Bradley Berryhill, Community Health Chief Medical Officer.
All Community Health locations are open and accepting patients. For more information about Community Health and updates on COVID, check our website (www.chcrr.org).
Community Health is Vermont's largest FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), a network of primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services with offices in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, West Pawlet and Shoreham. Community Dental offices are located in Rutland and Shoreham, Community Health Pediatrics is in Rutland and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care centers, open 7 days-a-week, are located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers.
The mission of Community Health (Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region) is to improve the health and wellness of all people in the communities we serve by providing access to excellent medical and dental primary care regardless of any financial consideration.
