Hello Monday and welcome to fall! We're looking forward to a nice fall season, how 'bout you?
Nothing says fall like gathering with friends around a fire pit, or rocking on the front porch with a good book. The recipe this week is a combination of a classic cocktail and the flavors of fall. Cider and Maple Old Fashioned. With the sweet touch of maple syrup and the tang of apple cider, you'll feel like you're sipping the essence of a crisp autumn day. And I don't see why this wouldn't make a nice drink for the Thanksgiving holiday. It's never too early to start gathering recipes for your family gathering.
As with all recipes using maple, be sure to use the real stuff folks! Visit and shop our website for our award-winning, wood-fired maple syrup. Shop our website anytime day or night. Bring a taste of Vermont maple into your home. You shop, we'll ship!
Plew Farm
1966 Healdville Rd, Mount Holly, VT 05758
Farm stand open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12:00 - 5:00. 802-259-2250
HISTORY OF AIR POLLUTION & HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WORKSHOP Air pollution has been an issue ever since the first fire occurred, whether started by a lightning strike or early humans. Wood or coal smoke, industrial or chemical pollution, volcanic ash or other sources has led to regulations trying to control it. For the last several summers, many people in Vermont have been bothered by the wild fire smoke from Canada, which caused a number of air quality alert days.
On September 28 (Sunday) Dr. Charis Boke will be speaking about the history of air pollution, miasma and herbal support for lungs at the Cavendish Historical Society Museum (1958 Main St. Cavendish) at 2 pm. Dr. Boke, is a research scientist at Dartmouth, with a specialty in Medical and /Environmental anthropology, and a focus on herbalism and alternative medicine.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
Good News!
The book Sale is back on!
We are now accepting donations of Only books and DVDs.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING: MOLDY BOOKS, ENCYCLOPDEIAS, MAGAZINES, MANUALS OF ANYKIND, MUSIC SHEETS, ETC…
Community Health Receives Gold for Heart Health Quality
Rutland – Community Health has been recognized for its leadership in heart health initiatives by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Heart disease affects 42,000 Vermonters each year and is a leading cause of death in Vermont and overall in the U.S. In Rutland County, heart disease deaths occur at a rate higher than the statewide average, supporting Community Health's focus on heart health prevention.
Having met or exceeded three target goals set in 2024 among primary care patients, the Community Health Quality Recognition Heart Health badge recognizes notable achievements in the areas of access, quality, health information technology, and health outcomes. Data gathered annually is used to evaluate targeted goals and programs that address heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention.
The three areas of achievement by Community Health include:
Tobacco-use screening and cessation intervention Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD) use of aspirin or other antiplatelet Statin therapy for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
"I am proud of our health prevention efforts, especially in regard to heart disease and caring for our community," said Mike Gardner, CEO.
Heart disease is preventable, but according to statewide data, Vermonters are more likely to die from a largely preventable disease, like heart disease, than an infectious disease. The 3-4-50 initiative is a simple concept that can lead to understanding heart disease and prevention – 3 health behaviors lead to 4 chronic diseases that claim the lives of more than 50% of Vermonters.
