Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, May 2, 2022 The weather today in Mount Holly -
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Have you ever thought of mentoring a student? A couple hours or even an hour a week can change the life of a child.
Mount Holly Elementary School has several students who are in need and/or requesting a mentor. Mentoring activities may include physical activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming, visiting a farm or low keys activities such as board game playing, arts and crafts, a trip to the Paramount Theater or a baseball game.
We have a few mentors who meet together weekly with their mentees rather than in a one to one setting. The options are wide open. If you are have contemplated mentoring a child and have questions feel free to contact me with questions.
You can also call the Rutland County Mentor Connector at 1 (802) 775-3434 or check out their website at mentorconnector.com.
Best, Jo
Jo Bania, Social Worker Home to School Liaison Jo.bania@trsu.org Mount Holly Elementary 1 (802) 259-2392 Ludlow Elementary 1 (802) 875-5151 Home 1 (802) 259-3661 Cell 1 (802) 353-6295
SPRING/SUMMER WORK WANTED: The mother and son duo are back in action this year! Jake and I still have a few slots available for flower garden and vegetable garden clean outs/planting - maintenance, mulching, mowing, and weed whacking. Sorry, no house cleaning this year but there are several folks in the area who are! If you have questions or are interested, we can be reached at (802) 259-3661 home or my cell (802)353-6295. Best, Jo Bania
Photo of hospice in Poland attached with caption; photo provided by Lublin-Centrum Rotary Club of Poland
So. NH/VT Rotary Clubs Reach $150,000 In Fund-Raising for Ukrainian Relief
According to John Bob Siemienowicz, Governor of Rotary District 7870, covering 57 Rotary clubs in southern NH and VT, the district has reached $150,000 in funds raised for Ukrainian relief. This represents a $36,000 increase in funds raised in two weeks. Siemienowicz indicated that he expects donations to increase as more of the clubs have a chance to assess their fund-raising efforts.
Some of the increase is the result of fund-raising projects by Rotary clubs in Milford and Nashua, NH along with efforts by the Windsor VT Rotary Club.
As a result of the latest surge in fund-raising, the District has been able to underwrite several important medical advances for Ukrainian refugees and the homeless due to the devastation created by Russian bombardment.
Known in Poland as "Hospice of the Little Prince", funds raised by the district and sent to the Lublin-Centrum Rotary Club, have been used to purchase equipment and to treat Ukrainian children with cancer and multiple sclerosis. Mateo Karczmarczuk of the Lublin-Centrum Rotary Club, located close to the Polish Ukraine border, said funds raised by District 7870 purchased much needed equipment and medicines for 16 sick Ukrainian children. This donation was also used to house the parents of these children, all of whom were displaced by the Russian forces attacking the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.
Karczmarczuk added the following observation, "During the war time . . . the situation is horrible". He noted that refugee parents were much more prone to suffer from the horrors of the war than their children, indicating that it was not uncommon to see a child comforting a parent.
In describing the conditions facing Ukrainian refugees, Karczmarczuk said, "The loss of home in the Ukraine, serious illness, 50 hours of waiting at the border, the stress that paralyzes everyone, and the lack of space in Polish hospitals" has made this an incredibly difficult time for refugees.
Other activities that District funds enabled Polish Rotarians to create include - but are not limited to:
Setting up a reception center for refugees offering temporary accommodations, meals, and medical treatment
Working with the International Police association in Poland, creating a field hospital for wounded Ukrainian soldiers
Creating a special reception area for blind Ukrainian children
Perhaps the most enlightening observation of the difficulties facing both Ukrainians and those seeking to help them was made by an anonymous surgeon in Cherkasy in central Ukraine as he described what it was like to work during the crisis. "During the last 12 hours, 3 time bomb alerts were announced, 4 [Russian] missiles were shot down by our air defenses, and the wreckage fell into the yards of nearby residential areas". He added that they were short of physicians, staff, and medicine.
Efforts by District Rotarians have been directed at providing medical supplies for Kyiv, Ukraine's capital city, food for Odessa, and the care of refugees in Czestochowa, Poland.
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has received more than $7.3 million in contributions to support relief efforts of its many district clubs. It has awarded grants in excess of a million dollars to assist those affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Hello Friends!
Not quite sure what's up with the weather, but we woke up yesterday morning to a dusting of snow! The low last night was 27, and the wind has been absolutely out of control! BUT, as I sit here and write this newsletter, the sun is out and the sky is blue!
The grass and pastures are slowly greening up. Our cattle will remain in the barn until the pastures are a bit more established. Our first batch of chicks arrived yesterday. They will spend the first few weeks in their brooder until they and the pastures are ready. Our laying hens are laying like crazy and we've got eggs in the farm stand just waiting for you.
Our farm stand will be open all weekend (12:00 - 5:00), so stop on by when you're out and about. Our fridge is stocked with a nice variety of cheese, cheese spreads, and curds. Something for everyone!
And if you're not local and are looking for some of our delicious award winning wood fired maple syrup, worry no more. Ouronline store is open 24/7 for all your maple shopping needs!
Our farm stand is open 12:00 - 5:00. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. We look forward to seeing you this weekend. Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly. Closed on Mondays!
What's for Dinner and Breakfast?!
Short Ribs, Cinnamon Buns, Soup!
SHORT RIBS
Used my instant pot for this recipe. Short ribs, bacon, onions, garlic, apple cider, beef broth, and tomato paste. Served over egg noodles.
CINNAMON BUNS
Cinnamon buns for breakfast is my kind of breakast! Made even tastier when topped with our delicious award winning maple cream!
CHORIZO & SPINACH SOUP
Beef chorizo, jowl bacon, onions, potatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream and spinach. Hit the spot on this chilly evening.
