Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, August 12, 2022

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, August 12, 2022  The weather today in Mount Holly -Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 2 to 10 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food Welcome to the Weekend! Wow, what a difference in weather from last weekend!!  From super hot and humid, to cool and much more tolerable.  Is it too early for soup?!  We hope you've had a wonderful summer week and we've got you covered as you head on into the weekend. We now have sourdough english muffins available beginning on Thursdays!  Fresh sweet corn arrives on Saturday, and it has been delicious! From our bakers, we'll have fresh bread as well as fresh scones.  Find them in the farm stand on Saturday.  Looks like many of you used our chorizo in your meals last week, as this was the top seller last week!  We have more for those of you who forgot to get some. Cheese -- let's not forget cheese!  We carry Crowley's cheese from right next door, as well as Maplebrook Farm's feta, burrata, and cheddar bites.  The grandkids have been busy with their Thursday lemonade business.  Keep an eye on our social media posts, so you won't miss out. Thank you all for following along.  We look forward to seeing you this week.  We'll be open 12:00 - 5:00.  With the summer traffic and haying season, please be mindful of hay equipment, grandkids, vehicles and customers when driving in and out of our driveway.  Our farm stand is located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly.  Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00pm-5:00pm.  Closed on Mondays!   OUR FARM STAND Inside our farm stand you'll find a variety of products for purchase!  We offer our own grass fed beef, pork, chicken, eggs and maple.  We've partnered with over 25 local farmers to bring in their amazing produce and wares. Located at 1966 Healdville Road in Mount Holly, we're open Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00.  We accept cash, checks and credit cards for payment.  We look forward to seeing you when you're out and about!     Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road     Mount Holly, Vermont  05758 www.plewfarm.com Farm stand open Tuesdays through Sundays (CLOSED ON MONDAYS) 12:00pm - 5:00pm   802.259.2250 plewfarm@gmail.com   Mount Holly election results.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, August 11, 2022

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, August 11, 2022  The weather today in Mount Holly -Isolated rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 2 to 8 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 Hitchcock's "The Lodger" Highlights FOLA's Annual Silent Movie Festival   While not always known, Alfred Hitchcock began filming his great mysteries during the heyday of the silent movie era.  His greatest silent movie thriller, 'The Lodger', will be the feature silent movie at FOLA's annual Silent Movie Festival on Saturday, August 20 at 7 PM at the Ludlow Town Hall's Heald Auditorium. The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog is a 1927 British silent thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Marie Ault, Arthur Chesney, June Tripp, Malcolm Keen and Ivor Novello. The film is based on the novel The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes and the play Who Is He? co-written by Belloc Lowndes. Its plot concerns the hunt for a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer in London. Hitchcock's finest silent thriller, the film established him as a name director.   Upon its release the trade journal Bioscope wrote: "It is possible that this film is the finest British production ever made".  It also saw Hitchcock make his first cameo appearances in a film. The story concerns one of Hitchcock's favorite themes, a man being mistakenly identified as a killer. It all begins when a young blonde woman screams. She is the seventh victim of a serial killer known as the Avenger, who targets young blonde women on Tuesday evenings.  That night, blonde model Daisy Bunting is at a fashion show when she and the other showgirls hear the news. Daisy returns home to her parents and her policeman sweetheart Joe, who have been reading about the crime in the newspaper. A handsome but secretive young man bearing a strong resemblance to the description of the murderer arrives at the Bunting house and asks about their room for rent.  He pays her a month's rent in advance.  The relationship between Daisy and the reclusive lodger gradually becomes serious, making Joe, who is newly assigned to the Avenger case, unhappy. What follows is the impact of mistaken identity on everyone, especially on Daisy and the lodger, ultimately ending in the surprising conclusion of the film. Jeff Rapsis will return to Ludlow to provide his original musical background support for the movie. The movie is open to everyone and is free; donations are appreciated.  Information is available at 802-855-8883.   Ludlow Rotarians Ready Ducks For Annual Race on the Black River   In keeping with tradition, and the need for our fine feathered friends to exercise, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) will sponsor the 23rd running of the duck race on the Black River on Saturday, August 20 beginning at 12 Noon.   At Noon the sponsored ducks will be dropped from the Depot Street bridge by Rotarians into the Black River to determine who the fastest duck to reach Walker Bridge is.   The ducks reaching the Walker Bridge first will be rewarding their sponsors with cash prizes of $200, 100, and 75 for the first three winners.  Keeping with tradition, the last sponsored duck to make it across the finish line will earn $25 for its sponsor-just for trying.   Naturally, in order to be one of the winners, sponsors need to rent their ducks by purchasing raffle tickets.  Tickets are available in numerous "sizes":   $5 for a single ticket $20 for a quack pack (5 for $20) $50 for a corporate duck   Raffle tickets are available at Benson's Chevrolet, Fletcher Memorial Library, Peoples United Bank and Ludlow Insurance and any Ludlow Rotarian!  They are also available online at www.ludlowrotary.com.   Vermont Home Gardener   August Abundance!   Despite the lack of rain, it's great to see your garden in full maturity and producing an abundance of veggies, herbs, flowers, and soon to be harvested potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, and more.  It's the reward that a hard-working gardener deserves and should enjoy this time of year.  Proper harvesting is key to good production, the more you pick the more you get!  Leaving fruits on plants to get over-ripe or go to seed tells the plants its job is done and to stop production.  Of course, abundance can become a burden too, unless we have some good ways to deal with it.  Let's look at what to plant in August, what to do with too many zucchinis, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., and what pests are out there now.   What to plant in August?  As plants come out of the garden there might be some open space where we can plant late crops to get another harvest.  Carrots and beets can still be planted for a nice late crop.  Also, continue planting your favorite salad greens (leaf lettuce, mesclun mix, spinach, arugula, etc.).  If you add a little extra compost or organic fertilizer, mulch, and keep them watered they will grow well and won't bolt as the days are now getting shorter.   Get the full article at VermontHomeGardener.com   Join We Co-Hosts ~ The Thrive Center & Petra's Wellness Studio ~ In Honoring & Celebrating: Usui Reiki Awareness Days August 15 - 22.  (Ahhh....YES ~ Time is such an illusion.  It seems like an eternity since we hosted a share @ Thrive, because it has been :), having last done so, September 24th!  After chatting with Petra earlier this Summer,                                                        I am delighted to co-promote this event, which Petra was already underway sculpting. She is hosting on ALL levels, which is a nice "switch it up", after 22 years+ of my offerings!) Participants Will Experience: A hands-on treatment opportunity to give and / or receive Reiki and share conversation.   Starting Monday, August 15th at 6:30 PM EST Opening Circle gathering / Reiki Share in person at Petra's Wellness Studio (Howe Center, 1 Scale Avenue, Building 18, Rutland, VT 05701) or on Zoom;                                                              and concluding with the same a = Closing Circle / Reiki Share gathering on Monday, August 22nd at 6:30 PM EST. An RSVP is a MUST at: https://www.petraswellnessstudio.com/book-online Once registered, you will receive our jointly, curated journal reflections, inspirations, and Chakra meditations, as well as, Reiki principles. ?'s ~ Please contact us (Reiki Masters) ~ Lisa Donohue, MA, LMT [802-446-2499 / uthrive@vermontel.net] or  Petra O'Neill ~ Who is also a Reiki Teacher to boot! [802-345-5244 / petraswellnessstudio@gmail.com]                                          for further information. This event is open to everyone, not just Certified Energy / Reiki Practitioners.  Universal precautions will be in place.  Attendance is limited. (Opening and Closing Circles recorded if you can not attend live.) Let's do this!  We all know we will benefit, as well as, the region & world at large! All Blessings, Lisa www.instagram.com/thrivecentervt   Today's Quote to Sit With: The thought becomes the word.  The word manifests the deed. The deed develops into the habit.  Habit hardens into character.  Character gives birth to destiny. So watch your thoughts with care and let them spring from love, born out of respect for all beings. ~ Mahatma Gandhi (one of a variety of renditions.)

Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, August 10, 2022

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, August 10, 2022  The weather today in Mount Holly -Patchy drizzle and patchy fog before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind 1 to 5 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com To my valued customers:   I would first like to thank all of you for your loyalty and continued support.  As you know I am now operating at Pro Cycle located one mile south of the previous location on Rt. 103. I plan to be there on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11:30am-4:30pm. I will also continue to operate from Apple Hill Farm on Monday and Friday from 10:30am-5:30pm. If you need produce on other days please call a day ahead and I will do my best to put an order together that can be picked up at the farm.   Although I do have email, I prefer a phone call as I am new to the technology world.  Again I appreciate all of the support.     Russ Janney Apple Hill 525 Schoolhouse Rd, Clarendon Springs, Vt 802-438-5068