Mount Holly Newsflash 6/3/2023

View in browser Mount Holly Newsflash Today's forecast: A slight chance of rain showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Save the dates for the Great Peony Dig Out At Frost Hill Farm Peonies We are retiring and selling off a large portion of our peony plants. Cash sales only . This will be a dig your own event on Sunday, June 11th and Monday, June 12th from 10am- 3pm And Friday, June 16th through Monday, June 19th Please visit our website below for day of digging information and for how to prepare and plant spring dug peonies.Www.frosthillfarm.com This message is sent to you from the Green Mountain Neighbors, the group who we hope will eventually help us all remain in our homes as we become less able to do some of the things we've always taken for granted. You've not heard much from us recently, but behind the scenes we've been laying the groundwork for what we hope will be a helpful system for us all. This message includes a survey (below) of how you might be able to help your neighbors over the coming years. All ages are welcome – and needed. You might already have received this survey by email. Please only complete it once! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Helping Seniors as their needs change in Mount Holly, Shrewsbury, and Wallingford Interested in becoming a volunteer? We think you'll find it very rewarding! Some of the ways you can help: Provide a ride: Our volunteers provide rides for our members using their own cars. Members request transportation, in advance, to medical and dental appointments, physical therapy, as well as some of our planned social events. NOTE: All drivers need to provide proof of insurance and a driver's license. Run an errand: Some of our members may feel uncomfortable or be unable to do grocery shopping or pharmacy pick-ups. In that case, our volunteers can pick up & deliver orders previously arranged via Insta-Cart, or with prepayment for pharmacy items. Provide simple home maintenance tasks: Simple tasks such as changing light bulbs, hanging pictures, inserting/removing air conditioners, changing out seasonal outdoor furniture, are often insurmountable to some of our members. They so appreciate our volunteers who are willing to help them out with tasks that do not require major work. Check-in calls: Upon a member's request, daily or frequent wellness phone calls to assess a member's current condition. Contact us via email to let us know how you would like to help, but don't limit yourself to the areas listed above. We plan to start operations by the beginning of 2024. Direct your email by town to: Mount Holly: to Kathy Leber kleber@vermontel.net Shrewsbury: to Linda Fontana lafhaha_2000@yahoo.com Wallingford: to Sandy Eddy seddy@vermontel.net Hello We are looking for a winter rental for a retired couple, 1 BR 1 BA Interested in January to beginning of April. Email me if there are any possibilities! Thank you! Nancy Fryer- nancyfryer@hotmail.com Mount Holly Newsflash Mount Holly, Vermont United States of America You received this email because you signed up on our website.

Mount Holly Newsflash 6/2/2023

View in browser Mount Holly Newsflash Today's forecast: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com PETER TUMBO FORMER SLAVE DIES IN CAVENDISH AT 106  Born most likely in West Africa, enslaved, and a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Peter Tumbo spent the last 40 years of his life in Cavendish, VT. He was married when he moved to Cavendish, remarried while here and was reputed to be a man of good moral character, and sustained a good reputation for truth and veracity, according to the leading citizens of the day, Josiah French and Jabez Proctor.   Was he really 106 when he died, as the abolitionist newspaper, "The Liberator," reported, along with "The Vermont Watchman" & "State Gazette" -On Jan 30, 1832, Peter Tumbo, "colored man", aged 106 died in Cavendish, VT?  While he owned 50 acres of land, and therefore not eligible for a Revolutionary War pension, could he have suffered from war injuries that made it hard for him to maintain that land?   On June 11 (Sunday), the Cavendish Historical Society will be giving a talk about Peter Tumbo, the events that led to his coming to Cavendish, his story as well as his daughter's. The talk begins at 2 pm at the Cavendish Universalist Church (Stone Church) on Main St. (route 131) in Cavendish Village. Parking is across the street at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St. The location for the program was chosen as the Cavendish Universalist Church, also known as the Stone Church was built in 1844 under the leadership of the Rev. Warren Skinner, an avid abolitionist and part of Vermont's "above ground railroad. The talk is free and open to the public. Donations welcome. For more information contact CHS at 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com Mount Holly Newsflash Mount Holly, Vermont United States of America You received this email because you signed up on our website.

Mount Holly Newsflash 6/1/2023

View in browser Mount Holly Newsflash Today's forecast: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Gables Community Plans Tag Sale, June 10 The Activities Group at the Gables, an independent living community in Rutland, will conduct its annual tag sale on Saturday, June 10 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Gables location. According to Activity Director, Christine Kamuda, the sale will offer everything from exquisite women's clothing to handy household appliances. The activities committee sponsoring the sale indicated that all items accepted for the tag sale are carefully examined to ensure they represent good, solid value to the buyer. The sale will be conducted by members of the Gables Activity Department and residents at its location at 200 Gables Place which is easily accessible from Gleason Rd off either Route 4 or Killington Avenue and Town Line Rd. Proceeds from the sale will help underwrite various activities for the residents of the Gables. For information, call (802)-770-5263. For Sale John Deere ride on lawn tractor/mower model L110. New in 2004 so it shows a little wear but it runs well. Only 356 hours. Comes with the owner's manual. Original price was $1800. I was given a larger model so we don't need this one. Price $600. Peter Smith 802-259-2322 Mount Holly Newsflash Mount Holly, Vermont United States of America You received this email because you signed up on our website.