Mount Holly Newsflash- Thursday, May 20, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Thursday, May 20, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com   Vermont Home Gardener   Spring Planting   Sunny, warmer days make the garden real in mid-May.  While there are many garden plants that can be seeded outdoors now, don't be tempted to start working your soil if it is still wet.  If you insist on tilling your garden it is very important to wait until the soil has drained and dried enough to be crumbly, not gooey or sticky.  I do not till my garden soil because it's a very damaging & unnecessary practice.  If you have raised beds (see previous article) you can get started a little sooner because of better drainage, warmer soils & no tilling needed.  Let's look at the specific plants that we can be planting both indoors and outdoors right now.   Read the full article (and past articles) and subscribe to Vermont Home Gardener (Free) at https://VermontHomeGardener.com                 May 19, 2021 CONTACT: Jill Jesso-White jjwhite@chcrr.org (802) 855-2097 Mental Health Awareness Month - Helping Us Heal Community Health's Behavioral Health Services for All Ages Rutland - "There isn't any aspect of civilization where mental health doesn't play a role in some part of everybody's job or their roles in life," said Christopher Chadwick, Community Health's Behavioral Health Director. The past year has brought an elevated awareness of the importance of recognizing just how much of an impact our individual well being is affected by emotional and psychological wellness.   May is Mental Health Awareness month, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Health Illness (NAMI). "Any time you can draw attention to mental health and increase awareness and make people talk about it have conversations with families and communities, it's always helpful," Chadwick said. "Especially if people are really talking about it and it is being incorporated into all aspects of our lives including looking at the way we bring mental health into the school system; how we work with the college system, with adults, with children; how we bring it into the workplace, mental health in the military," he said. Mental health and behavioral health impact every aspect of our lives.   The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Month "You Are Not Alone" represents NAMI's efforts to "emphasize that now more than ever we need to find ways to stay connected to our community. No one should feel alone or without the information, support or help they need."   Community Health has incorporated behavioral health care in the primary care services offered at all of its practices, including pediatrics and the nursing home service line.   So, what is the difference between mental health care and behavioral health care?   Mental health is primarily concerned with an individual's psychological and biological well being and can be the result of a traumatic experience, grief, high stress or the result of a disorder caused by brain chemistry or genetics. It can come with a mental health diagnosis like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder.   Mental health is one aspect of behavioral health which more broadly covers emotions, biology, habits and behaviors and how they impact your overall health. Behavioral health includes eating and drinking habits, exercise, as well as addictive behaviors such as substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling and sex addiction.   "One of the reasons why we use the term behavioral health versus mental health is that mental health often comes with a stigma," Chadwick said. "With behavioral health there is an openness where people can transition in and out of behavioral health services as their needs change."   "If we can keep behavioral health a focus in all aspects of our lives as a community and a nation we will heal and begin to treat ourselves with more kindness and more openness to address the mental health issues that we are suffering with," he added.   In 2020, Community Health saw an increase in demand for behavioral health services and expanded its telehealth capabilities, enabling the services to continue unhampered during the pandemic.   If you have questions about behavioral health and mental health services, contact your Community Health primary care provider.  All Community Health locations are open and accepting patients. For more information about Community Health, check our website (www.chcrr.org). 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 Health Pediatrics is in Rutland and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care centers, open seven days a week, are located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers.                                                                                             The mission of Community Health (Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region) is to improve the health and wellness of all people in the communities we serve by providing access to excellent medical and dental primary care regardless of any financial consideration.                                                    ##                                                 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

Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, May 18, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com Hi Folks,       It is here again another Chit Chat deadline coming up this Saturday May 22nd, by 6:00 pm.  Please have all articles, announcements, advertisements and any other item to me by then.  Color is preferred with pictures.       I hope all is enjoying our lovely spring and are looking forward to summer with our summer activities. Happy Memorial Day, Diana Garrow, Editor chitchat@vermontel.net 802-259-2314   Rutland Youth Theatre (RYT) is proud to present their production; cordially inviting you to be transported on a magical adventure into Disney's Aladdin Jr! The outdoor production welcomes all community members to bring their chairs and blankets to safely spread out and enjoy the show. Tickets are now on sale so you can reserve your spot now. To purchase tickets, call the recreation office at 802-773-1822, click the link below, visit the Rutland Rec Community Center office between 9am-4pm M-F, or pay at the gate (limited tickets available due to safety regulations). Tickets: https://register1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/vtrutland.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=423145 Aladdin Jr. Showtimes: May 20th, 7:30pm - Preview Show* May 21st, 7:30pm - Opening Night! May 22nd, 2:00pm - Matinee** May 22nd, 7:30pm - Saturday Night final show May 23rd, 2:00pm - Rain Date Matinee *Preview show is 1/2 price tickets for cast family members, essential workers, & teachers* **Matinee show will provide FREE admission for RCPS after school drama club members, Mentor Connector, Boys & Girls Club** Please Consider Supporting The RYT Raffle Fundraiser ~ Check it Out: https://www.facebook.com/RutlandYouthTheatre More RYT Information: Cedar Meadow VT to host RYT! See your first LIVE PRODUCTION since March 2020 at our region's new outdoor venue! The address to Cedar Meadow VT is: 710 Rice Willis Road Castleton, Vermont 05735. The show must go on! In the fall of 2020, Rutland Youth Theatre's leadership team became determined to provide a positive and creative outlet for our kids and our community. Our goal was to safely lead our cast and crew to a live audience at an outdoor show by the end of May. At a time of uncertainty and social unrest, we wanted to help our children and our community learn about other cultures, music, and dance and give them a chance to have fun with a favorite fictional story. This amazing production team and their cast have adapted and persevered to bring a production together in what has literally become "a whole new world" for all of us. Through video auditions, hundreds of zoom rehearsals, dance lessons, virtual meetings, and singing masks, since December ~ THEY HAVE DONE IT! https://www.rutlandrec.com/ryt?fbclid=IwAR26ot-d146guDdDvbUX8Xy4gEHct-fWCHc-bdwebuwMIbyVEJI6OGN52HA

Mount Holly Newsflash- Monday, May 17, 2021- morning edition

Mount Holly Newsflash - Monday, May 17, 2021 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com The Packer Cemetery Association in conjunction with local volunteers and the help and guidance of the Vermont Old Cemetery Association members are planning a work day on Saturday May 22, 2021 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon rain day Sunday May 23, 2021 same time. Coffee and doughnuts provided. The association would appreciate the support from any local residents who have an interest in the preservation of Vermont's old cemeteries or who have family member's interned in The Packer Cemetery. If more information or directions are needed please contact Nancy Eddy at 802-770-8007 or nancyceddy@gmail.com.              Town of Mount Holly                             Planning Commission   Notice and Agenda  Remote Electronic – Regular Meeting Wednesday May 19, 2021 7:00 P.M.   How to access the remote meeting   By telephone: Dial +1 929-205-6099 By computer, smartphone, or tablet: Download Zoom meeting software. Join meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82190711208?pwd=SzMyQWRROHp6d3IwOWFib24zZmVDdz09  If prompted, enter Meeting ID: 821 9071 1208  Passcode: 646559 (That's M-HOLLY on a phone) If you wish to make a public comment but do not have the ability to comment remotely during the meeting, please email your comment(s) to planningcomm@mounthollyvt.org.   Agenda   Call to order Changes to agenda Approval of minutes Reports & Announcements Correspondence Subdivision proposals Jeb Porter, 194 Bowlsville Rd South Building Construction Registrations Cercena, Summit Rd, New home Gates, 456 Gates Rd South, Deck Murray, 835 Healdville Rd, New home Smith, Patch Hill Rd, New home Wastewater system and potable water supply permits Email / Other Unfinished business Update on cooperation with Museum (Stephen) New business ARPA Grant Updating the Subdivision Application Form FEMA Risk Maps Discovery Meeting Public comments Upcoming meetings Adjournment