Mount Holly Newsflash- Saturday, November 6, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 1 to 6 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com For Immediate Release   Contact:  ralphcpace@gmail.com   Note:  Two photos attached:  1 – Venu Rao and Art Randolph; 2 – Tom Harris and George Thomson     Rotary District Governor Updates LRC on Foundation     Venu Rao, District 7870 Rotary Foundation Chair, was the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Nov. 2 luncheon meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC).   He presented a detailed explanation of what the foundation was all about, its funding of local and global programs, and its sources of income.   The Rotary Foundation was founded in 1917 and during the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.   Some of the hundreds of projects funded by the foundation include:   ·       The elimination of 99.9% of polio cases ·       Rebuilding homes in Puerto Rico after hurricane Maria ·       Installing lighting in off-the-grid Navajo homes in Colorado ·       Creating a network of physicians to help refugees in Berlin ·       Developing clean water systems in Central America ·       Promoting literacy development throughout the world   These we just a few of the thousand of programs funded by the Rotary Foundation.   Venu also explained the various sources of revenue that underwrite the programs funded by the Foundation.  He noted that individual Rotarian contributions through the thousand of Rotary clubs globally were prime contributors.   The meeting also saw the formal membership of new LRC member, George Thomson.   -30-    Caption:  Venu Rao and Art Randolph   Venu Rao, District 7870 Rotary Foundation Chair, and Ludlow Rotary President, Art Randolph, are pictured following Venu's speech to the Ludlow Rotary Club on the Rotary Foundation.   -30-   Caption:  Tom Harris and George Thomson   Toh Harris, Ludlow Rotarian, is shown as he welcomes new Rotarian, George Thimson, into the Ludlow Rotary Club.   -30-   MHCA is looking for Plowing, shoveling and sanding the Belmont Library and community Center this winter.    Please email MHCAVT@gmail.com or call (802) 345-1740 if interested. Thank you Little Yellow House Studio presents "Out of Control" Album Release Weekend   Andover, VT/October 26, 2021 - Little Yellow House Studio® Events presents Out of Control, a virtual album release weekend featuring singer/songwriter Eva Rainforth on Saturday and Sunday Nov 20th and 21st at 4pm EST. Hosted by Broadway veteran and Andover resident Susan Haefner, Eva will perform songs from her new album Out of Control, as well as other favorite songs from her repertoire.    Currently living in Pittsburgh PA, singer/songwriter Eva Rainforth has performed with Pittsburgh Symphony, River City Brass Band, Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, The Mendelssohn Choir, and currently sings with The Pittsburgh Opera Chorus. Regional Credits include: Papermill Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, New England Lyric Opera, Paper Bag Players, City Center Theatre in NYC, and Pittsburgh Playhouse, among others. Originally from Sayville, Long Island, Eva started out as a composition major at Fredonia State University and continues to write many styles of music. Eva currently teaches private voice in the conservatory at Point Park University.   "Most of the songs on Out of Control were written before the pandemic, when I was unable to create the time and space to arrange and record them." says Eva about her new album. "But, as you know, our world drastically changed in 2020, and the much needed slow down and time to focus presented itself. Within this craziness, I am grateful. It is definitely a 'Covid 19 baby.' These songs are different perspectives on where I'm coming from and where I am now, spiritually. I hope these sounds and words give viewers some enjoyment."   "Eva's music is surprising and thought provoking," says Haefner, Little Yellow House Studio founder. "When I began forming a team of Studio artists, Eva was one of the first people I thought of. Not only is she a gifted musician, her songs are humorous, gut-wrenching, and often-times delightful."   The performances are Saturday November 20th at 4pm EST and Sunday, November 21st at 4pm EST, and are "pay what you can", with a recommended ticket price of $15. Visit the Little Yellow House Studio Events Page for more information and to purchase tickets.  Upon purchase, a zoom link will be provided to join the event.  For more information about Little Yellow House Studio,  visit: https://littleyellowhousestudio.com.    NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2021 CONTACT: Jill Jesso-White jjwhite@chcrr.org (802) 855-5393   Community Health Spotlights National Diabetes Month Diabetes Educators Teach How to Manage Diabetes   Rutland - November is National Diabetes Month and this year's focus is on prediabetes and preventing diabetes. Community Health's diabetes education program helps patients and their families manage diabetes. By making healthy lifestyle changes, it is possible to prevent type 2 diabetes and even reverse prediabetes.   According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than one in three U.S. adults have prediabetes, but the majority of people don't know they have it! The Rutland Community Health Needs Assessment 2021, released in May 2021, notes, "our rates for cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes are all above the state rate (Vermont Department of Health, 2018)." Diabetes is one of the four illnesses identified in the state of Vermont's 3-4-50 initiative that spotlights the overwhelming impact of chronic disease in the state. "Three behaviors (no physical activity, poor diet, tobacco use) lead to 4 diseases (cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, lung disease) and result in 50% of deaths in Vermont." Our Certified Diabetes Educators offer self-management training and support at several convenient locations for our patients. Community Health's Diabetes Education program is certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Check the Community Health website for more information about our Diabetes Education program and download our "Managing Diabetes" pamphlet at https://www.chcrr.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Diabetes-Brochure-2021-Final.pdf   Call your Community Health provider for information about diabetes education 888-989-8707. 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 Kids Dental is in Rutland; Community Health Pediatrics is in Rutland and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care, open 7 days a week, is located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers. All Community Health locations are open and accepting patients. For more information about career opportunities, hours and Community Health locations check our website.                                                                                             The mission of Community Health (Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region) is to be the foremost integrated community health center providing quality and collaborative care that is accessible to all people, so that they can live their best lives and build strong communities.                                                                                   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 Please note that the correct day of the unveiling of the State Historic site marker in front of Laurel Hall, home of John P. Bowman in Cuttingsville is Saturday, the 6th of November at 11 am.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, November 5, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, November 5, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com A friend came to visit and fell in love with the place.  She is looking for an affordable rental.  If you know of one, please contact me.  Thank you.  Connor@ohio.edu dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food   A Moment to Reflect 20 months ago our friend Kara from Evening Song Farm dropped me an email asking if we'd like to add their organic spinach to our farm stand offerings.  Covid had shut down the local farmers markets and played havoc with retail food shopping.  Until this point, we sold only items we produced at our farm stand.  (Meat, eggs, and maple).  So, we took a chance and said yes, let's try adding spinach.  Well, that was that!  Customers were buying the spinach faster than I could order it!  And here we are 20 months later and we are grateful for offering goodies from over 20 other farm partners!  A big thank you to our customers, for without you, we wouldn't be here!  And a quick side note - last weekend we welcomed our 4,000th farm stand customer for this year!! Thank you to all of the farm partners who continue to provide their amazing items to our farm stand offerings.  3 BEARS BAKERY, ABRACADABRA COFFEE, ALCHEMY GARDEN, BLUME VERMONT, BROKEN SHOVEL FARM, BROWN'S ORCHARD, CROWLEY CHEESE, DUTCHESS FARM, EVENING SONG FARM, FOX MEADOW FARM, GOODMAN'S AMERICAN PIE, GRANDPA JIM'S, HATCHERY, HONEYBEE CONNECTION, JACOB MAILHIOT PHOTOGRAPHY, LARSON FARM, LIVAK FARM, MAPLEBROOK FARM, RAY ALOSI, VERMONT CROISSANT, VERMONT FRESH PASTA, WILDER MOUNTAIN FARM, YODER FARM Stop on by our farm stand this weekend and see what we've been talking about!  Gifts, local handcrafted items, maple syrup, meat, dairy, pizza and so much more.  We'll be open 12:00 - 6:00. Our pastry baker is taking a couple of weeks off, so no pastries or croissants until the 20th of this month! Please be cautious and drive accordingly when driving in and out of our driveway.  Be on the lookout for farm equipment, dogs, other customers, and  grandchildren!  BRAISED PORK CHOPS WITH CABBAGE AND APPLES   Another new recipe for me this week, and another home run!  ALL ingredients (except the spices) can be found here at our farm stand. This is a super easy one pot meal and is perfect for these cool fall evenings. Give it a try and let me know how you liked it!   Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open Tuesdays through Sundays (CLOSED ON MONDAYS) 12:00pm - 6:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com   For Immediate Release   Contact:  ralphcpace@gmail.com   Note:  photo of Susan Haefner and Lisa Brigantino attached   Live Musical Concert Scheduled for November 13 Featuring Susan Haefner & Lisa Brigantino   On Saturday, November 13 at 7 PM,  FOLA has arranged with the "Little Yellow House Studio" to book a live musical concert featuring Susan Haefner and Lisa Brigantino, entitled "Blue Skies Cabaret".   Susan and Lisa will perform some of their favorite songs from the Great American Songbook as well as original tunes by Lisa. Song selections include Blue Skies, It Might as Well be Spring, and It's Only a Paper Moon, as well as selections from Lisa's recent albums.   "We are so excited to be performing live after producing two virtual concerts for the local community in 2020." says Haefner. "We hope the audience will sit back, relax, enjoy, and even hum along."   Susan Haefner is a professional actor, director, teacher and Broadway veteran, and is now proud to call Vermont home.   She has appeared in over 25 productions at Weston Playhouse, as well as in many plays at Northern Stage in White River Junction and Shaker Bridge Theatre in Enfield , NH. Recently Susan appeared as Rosemary in Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical at Music Theatre of Connecticut. This was Susan's fifth time in the role, which she originated at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.   Susan's Broadway credits include State Fair, Thoroughly Modern Millie and 42nd Street. Tours include Billy Elliot (national tour and Toronto) and Damn Yankees with Jerry Lewis (national tour and London's West End). Susan has also appeared regionally at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Asolo Repertory Theatre, New London Barn Playhouse, Playhouse on Park, Barter Theatre, Weston Playhouse and Florida Studio Theatre. She received her MFA from Florida State University/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.   Lisa Brigantino is an award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, music director and accompanist with a Master of Music in music composition and theory from SUNY Fredonia.  Her original songs span numerous genres and she also composes for TV, film, advertising, theater and more.  Lisa has performed her original music at a variety of venues and notable festivals in the US. She has released three full length albums of original music, her latest being the critically-acclaimed album I'll Waltz Before I Go, an eclectic collection of her songs ranging from Folk to Rock, Old-Time, Americana and more.   Lisa was an original member of Lez Zeppelin, the world's first all-girl Led Zeppelin tribute band and toured internationally with the band for a number of years playing bass, mandolin and keyboards at A list venues and festivals around the world.  She left the band in 2009 to focus on her original music. www.lisabrigantino.com   This event is open to everyone and is free.  Donations are appreciated.  Per the town policy, all unvaccinated persons must wear a mask; the policy further recommends that vaccinated persons should wear a mask for safety reasons.   -30-