Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, September 3, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, September 3, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com  Ludlow Rotary Club Prepares for 30th Annual Chili Cook-off, Oct. 9   The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) is sponsoring its 30th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The cook-off will be located at the traffic light on Depot Street.  Proceeds will benefit the The Ludlow Rotary Charitable Fund to enable the LRC to continue its programs of local support.   Admission is $10.00 per person which includes chili, bread, ice cream and cider.   Chili entries are welcome from individuals, clubs, and businesses.  An entry fee of $10.00 will include a table space and sterno to keep the chili warm.  Participants are responsible for arriving between 10:30 – 10:45 the day of the cook-off.   Cash prizes will be awarded in the "People's Choice" category.  Awards will be given to the chili entry with the most voted in the "Judges' Choice", "Spiciest", and "Team Spirit" categories.  Chili entrants are asked to provide four (4) gallons of chili for this event and be there to serve the chili.   Please mail your name, address and phone number along with chili entry fee of $10.00 to:  Ludlow Rotary Club, PO Box 616, Ludlow, VT  05149.  For more info, contact Kevin Barnes at 802 558 0479.   Pictured below are  Chris Saylor, a past chili award winner, and a hopeful consumer at a recent Ludlow Rotary Chili Cook-Off event.   September 2, 2021 CONTACT: Andrea Wicher (802) 855-5394   Rutland – Planning ahead isn't always possible, so the Rutland Community Collaborative (RCC) has gathered a panel of experts who will discuss what Advance Directives are. They will also answer questions from families and patients who have not written out the type of medical treatment they would want should they become unable to communicate them to their provider. The RCC is sponsoring a free webinar on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 5-6:30pm. Register at https://bit.ly/Advance21 and receive a link to this important community information event which will be moderated by Rich Hildebrant, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and Andrea Wicher, Director of Population Health at Community Health. The panel of experts who will discuss Advance Care Planning include: Eva Zivits, MSN, RN, CHPN Palliative Care Program, Rutland Regional Medical Center Allan Eisenmann, MD Medical Director, Foley Cancer Center Hospice Medical Director, VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Cynthia Stadler, MSN, APRN, CHPN BAYADA Home Health and Hospice Todd Gregory, MD Medical Director, Emergency Department, Rutland Regional Medical Center The panel will review why it is important to have an Advance Directive and how to put one together. An Advance Directive is a legal document that explains what medical decisions you want to be made if you are unable to make them yourself. These include living wills, power of attorney, do not resuscitate orders and organ and tissue donation documents. Be sure to register now at https://bit.ly/Advance21 and send your questions about Advance Directives to awicher@chcrr.org. The Rutland Community Collaborative is a network of health care providers in the Rutland region who coordinate community-wide health care efforts to address specific goals. ## Copyright © Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region 2021. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Community Health 71 Allen St., Suite 101 Rutland, VT.  05701  *****YARD SALE**** Sunday and Monday - September 5 & 6        9:00 - 3:00 at 68 Tiffany Road, Belmont dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food This 'n That Hot, humid, sunshine, rain, wind, and cool temps.  That's what we've experienced here at the farm this week!  How 'bout you, what's your weather like?! It's the labor day weekend, and we will have our farm stand open and ready for you.  Fresh sweet corn arrives on Saturday, as does freshly baked bread and pastries. Our maple shelves are stocked and pancake mix is available, so your day can start with a delicious breakfast. Keep a close eye on our facebook and instagram pages!  Our young farmers will be pressing apples this week and their apple cider will be available for purchase in the farm stand!  Meal ideas can be overwhelming at times, so I asked our followers for suggestions the other day.  Click here for some amazing sounding meals made with our ground beef, onions and green peppers. Don't forget we've got some great roasts for your oven, slow cooker or instapot!  Chuck roast, briskets, round roast, and pork shoulders.  Try one this weekend. We look forward to seeing you this weekend.  We are open every day 12:00 - 6:00 and are located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly.  Please be cautious when driving in and out of our driveway and be on the lookout for farm equipment, dogs, and  grandchildren!      Don't forget we ship our award winning, wood fired pure Vermont maple syrup, maple almonds and maple cream!  No need to go without .  Visit our online store found on our website. www.plewfarm.com     3,000th Farm Stand Customer ! Say hello to Rachel!  Rachel was our 3,000th farm stand customer this year! We get so excited when we reach these little milestones, and are looking forward to perhaps meeting our 4,00th?!  Thank you all for supporting our farm - we love being able to feed all of you!     Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open 7 days a week ... 12:00pm - 6:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com

Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, September 2, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, September 2, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -A chance of rain before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 3 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com OUR MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE IS RESCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND!  Friday September 3rd & Saturday September 4th 9am to 3pm 323 CCC Road, Shrewsbury Rain or Shine Household items, games, assorted furniture, yard & garden tools, small appliances, hand-made craft items, kerosene lamps & parts, salamander heater, Kenmore electric dryer, Snapper snowblower w/electric start. And More!  Cash Only Sally Sally Deinzer sjdad3@gmail.com The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum will hold their annual baked ham dinner on Saturday, September 4th at 5PM at the Odd Fellows Hall in Belmont. Due to the increased spread of Covid-19, the Museum Board has decided to only do "take out"  However for the convenience of our patrons who wish to eat by the Odd Fellows Hall we will try to put  tables outside on the beach, weather permitting, socially distant and with only four settings per table. We apologize for this last minute change. Please be considerate of your neighbors and wear a mask. Because of this last minute change, we would appreciate it if everyone can spread the word. Not everyone gets the Mount Holly News Flash and we do not wish to disappoint anyone. The cost is $12 per adult and $6 for those under 12 years old. Call 259-2049 with any questions Stephen Michel 198 Maple Hill Road P.O. Box 67 Belmont, VT 05730 (H) 802-259-2049 (C) 917-593-8970 SteveM671@aol.com www.LinkedIn.com/in/StephenMichel         REGISTRATION IS OPEN     UVM Extension Community Horticulture Annual Conference   November 5 & 6, 2021   Register during the month of September for early bird pricing!     REGISTER NOW           The Garden as a Place of Collaboration, Stewardship and Connection   A conference for everyone who loves to garden in Vermont and beyond, providing advanced education for UVM Extension Master Gardeners and garden enthusiasts!   This year, an amazing lineup of speakers will teach about the indigenous agricultural practices and their application in today's gardens, how mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant health, mushroom foraging, heirloom plant cultivation, food resiliency, and how to develop community connections through gardens.   This conference will be virtual.            We hope you join us!  To view the schedule and learn more go to: go.uvm.edu/comhortconference       For Immediate Release Contact:  ralphcpace@gmail.com Note:  Sept. 14 will be the unveiling of this item; just thought it would make a great "mystery" item for you- photo attached! Caption to attached photo: What's the Big "Cover-Up" on Ludlow's Main Street? Have you seen this at the corner or Main and Elm Streets in Ludlow and wondered what it is, why is it there?  Well, you can learn the answers to these questions and what really is behind that covered up item on Tuesday, September 14 at 1 PM when the cover comes off!  Just plan on being at the corner of Main and Elm to witness the resolution of this mystery! Please note that the next concert is this FRIDAY, Sept. 3 at 5 pm outside the Meeting House! ** It's like Deja Vu....Remember the summer of 2020? Yeah, we do too, and it was great when everyone did their part and was a good neighbor to others at the concerts. We loved seeing all your masks! Let's do it again, but let's add delicious burgers (local beef, rolls and veggie toppings) and waffle fries this time! We are very excited for this partnership with the VFFC's Farmacy Project fundraiser (meals are $15 cash or credit card) and really looking forward to hearing the fantastic trio of Va et Vient! Everything is outdoors: music and food and you. Please plan to wear a mask if you are in the line at the food truck, close to others or going inside to use the restrooms. We can do this together! Also, if you have an abundance of cucs, zucchini, tomatoes, berries, etc. from your garden that you'd like to giveaway, feel free to bring them in a basket or box so others can grab some...You can put it down near the poster easel and we will announce that it's there for the taking, but you Must take that box or basket home with you when you leave. Thanks. Raindate is the next day: Saturday, Sept. 4 at 5 pm. Laissez le bon temps rouler!

Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, September 1, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly -A chance of rain after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum will hold the annual baked ham dinner on Saturday, September 4th at 5 p.m. at the hall in Belmont. ** This meal will only be  offered as a "take out" . The cost is $12, and $6 for those under 12 years of age. Those vaccinated will have inside access to pickup their meal, and others will have a meal brought outside to them. Call 259-2460 with any questions.      ***YARD SALE*** Sunday and Monday, September 5 & 6    *at 68 Tiffany Road, Belmont* Is anyone missing a cat as on the photo? It was at 533 Straight Road last night at 1:30 AM. Contact tabolalek@gmail.com