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Mount Holly Newsflash- Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The weather today in Mount Holly - Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Community Guild News

The Community Guild would like to thank all those who bought raffle tickets for our fall raffle and those who shopped at our booth at Cedar Days. We had a successful season and will be able to award two scholarships to graduating Mount Holly high school students who are furthering their education. We will soon be distributing funds to community service organizations.

The winners of our raffle are:

Quilt - Pam McLaughlin
Basket - Sandi McKay
Placemats - Paul Frazier
Tote Bags - Chris Marsh (He has asked us to donate them to a person in need.)

The guild is always happy to welcome new members. If you want to learn new crafting skills and work with a group of community minded people we would love to meet you. We meet in the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Odd Fellows Hall at 9:30 AM. For more information call Claire (259-2399) or Donna (259- 2211).

Ludlow Rotary's Chili-Off Major Success

The 31^st Annual Chili Cook-Off this past Holiday weekend was a major success. The weather was perfect, hundreds of "taste testers" were treated to a large variety of chilis, and the many chili providers were happy with the reception of their unique brands of "real" chili. Additionally, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) gained resources to continue providing assistance to local projects.

"It was wonderful to see all the locals and visitors enjoying the dozens of chilis," said Kevin Barnes, co-chair of the LRC cook-off committee. "I don't know how many gallons of chili we went through," he added, "but it certainly was enough to feed an army-and it was great tasting."

Barnes noted that "every kind of chili you can imagine was offered at the cookoff from very hot, veggie, and everything in between. It truly was a chili-lovers festival!"

As a result of the voting by the many "taste testers", the recipients of the People's Choice awards were:
1st - Bird's Nest by Shelli Steinfeld
2nd - West Indian Chili by Mr Darcy's
3rd - Madman Billy's by Johnny's Kitchen
Honorable Mention - Chili Factor by Prudence Williams
The judges, Fire Chief Peter Kolenda from Ludlow and Fire Chief Bob Glidden from Proctorsville, decided the following winners in these categories:
Best in Show - Chili Factor by Prudence Williams
Spiciest - Reactor #4 by Jared Harlow of Black River Mechanical
Team Spirit - The Castle Inn

LRC President Jim Rumrill expressed the club's thanks to Okemo Mountain Resort, William Raveis Vermont Properties, Black River Produce, Wilcox Dairy, and Ludlow's Shaw Supermarket
for their contributions to making this event happen.

The proceeds from the cook-off will be used by the LRC to continue its programs of aiding local groups and schools.

Pictured above are Prudence Williams and Kevin Barnes as Prudence is presented the Best in Show award by Kevin at the conclusion of the Ludlow Rotary Club's 31^st Annual Chili-Cookoff.

William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties
seeks donations for 2022 Coat Drive

LUDLOW, Vt. – William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties is seeking donations to help give the gift of warmth this winter season. The 2022 Coat Drive begins October 15. Clean outwear garments in good condition with working zippers can be dropped off at the William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties offices through December 1. Offices are located at 29 Locust Hill Road, in Ludlow, and open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
"Our Coat Drive is an annual event that provides our staff with tremendous satisfaction," says (title) Kathy Burns. "Being warm during the winter should not be a luxury. As a community that celebrates and endorses outdoor recreation, we need to ensure that every man, woman and child in our region can enjoy winter sports and outdoor activities all season long."
Outerwear donated to the 2022 Coat Drive will be distributed to local families and community members through support and assistance provided by Black River Good Neighbors.
For more information, please call (802) 228-8877.

About William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties
William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties has a long history of supporting local events and the community. The team loves helping real estate buyers and sellers achieve their dreams! They work with each person individually, taking the time to understand unique lifestyles, needs, and wishes. They take pride in the services they offer and believe that people using William Raveis Real Estate Vermont Properties have a clear advantage. Their team of agents has a combined 100+ years of experience. Visit vtprop.com for more information.

Mount Holly Newsflash- Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The weather today in Mount Holly - Areas of frost before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com

Does anyone know how I can get an electronic piano serviced?
Thanks,
Lynn Anderson
259-2758

FOLA Holds Canditate's Forum
Oct. 13 in Heald Auditorium

On Thursday, October 13 at 7 PM, FOLA will hold a candidates' forum in Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall.

The forum will feature all the candidates seeking the three Windsor County seats in the Vermont Senate. These candidates include:

Alison Clarkson - Dem

Dana Colson - Rep

Alice Flanders - Rep

Bill Huff - Rep

Dick McCormack - Dem

Rebecca White - Dem

The candidates will be asked questions concerning all the issues facing the state and regions. Kevin Kuntz will be the Moderator with Jacalyn Diesenhouse as Timer.

Following questions from the Moderator, the forum will be opened to the audience for questions.

Ludlow Rotary Hears from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Game Wardens

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Game Wardens Tim Carey and Kyle Isherwood addressed the Ludlow Rotary Club at their October 4 meeting at DJ's Restaurant. As conservation law enforcement officers, they are responsible for enforcing State hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations. They check for valid licenses and provide harvest reports to the Department. They are trained state police officers, training alongside them at the Police Academy.
They serve as search and rescue teams, including working with trained dogs in those efforts. Several years ago, they were involved in a Cavendish search for a missing person that lasted 4 days at Knapp Ponds. They explained the search procedure which includes finding basic clues based on where the person was last seen, and then setting up a grid circle search in 1/2 mile radius increments. After searching the first ½ mile radius they move out to the next ½ mile, continuing until the person is found. Of course, the concern is that a mobile person might move back into a searched area. The dogs are of huge importance in an area where visibility is compromised, requiring the dogs to follow the scent.
The duties of the job change with the seasons. Summer time focuses on bear nuisances, Fall hunting issues, Winter can include mountain rescues, Spring often fishing and boating safety. With bear issues, Tim and Kyle find people are the problem more often than the bear. Since they serve to protect wildlife as well as humans, education on proper storage is often required. Bears need to eat a years-worth of food in 6 months. If a bear can feast on a dumpster, chicken food, or bird feeders, it is a much more efficient source of their needed calories. Bears learn quickly so UVM students are working with trash haulers to develop bear proof containers for distribution, especially in bear habitats.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages ethical hunting. Baiting with apples or salt is not allowed. Additionally shooting from motor vehicles is prohibited, nor can you have a loaded long gun in your vehicle, or hunt after ½ hour after sunset. Often people get tunnel vision when they see a deer or bear, resulting in accidents and violations.
Kyle and Tim talked about successfully rescuing the moose on the railroad tracks across the Black River in Cavendish a few years ago. It involved many organizations, took 4 to 5 hours and included calling the Railroad to stop the oncoming train.
Vermont has about 40 game wardens in total; including 30 field wardens and 6 command officers, plus 4 others. Training requirements are rigorous and time consuming, and it is a 24-7 job.
Anyone interested in learning more about joining Rotary is invited to contact Kevin Barnes, Membership Chairman at (802) 228-8877, to receive an invitation to a meeting.

Pictured above, left to right, Game Wardens Tim Carey, and Kyle Isherwood display a moose antler.

Friday October 21
Take Out Lasagna Dinner!
Pick up your Dinner from 5pm-6:30 pm
Shrewsbury Meeting House
Vegetarian Option Too!
Call Lynette to Order your Dinners
802-683-0631
Dinner will include lasagna, salad, and roll.
Cost: Free Will Donation
Proceeds to benefit our
Community Sharing Project
which provides food and gift cards to families in
Shrewsbury during the holiday season.
Hosted by Shrewsbury Community Church
Unable to pick up your dinner?
Let us know and we will
Deliver it to you!

Mount Holly Newsflash- Friday, October 7, 2022

Mount Holly Newsflash - Friday, October 7, 2022
The weather today in Mount Holly - Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 3 to 7 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

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Stop by for a Visit this Weekend!

We have been gearing up all week for the holiday weekend and we invite you, your family and friends to stop on by.

The grandkids will be pressing cider on Saturday and they love sharing the experience with folks. Stop by and meet the grandkids, and see how the process works, and even take a turn at hand cranking the cider press. They'll have their cider for sale inside the farm stand too.

Our shelves are stocked as well with all things Vermont. Gift giving season is just around the corner! Hand crafted shadow boxes, canvas prints, mustards, hummus, honey, maple syrup, hot sauces and so many other goodies!

Fresh baked bread will be here on Saturday. And we will have home made apple pies (on Saturday)!

The grandkids also made a couch out of hay bales for those of you who like to sit a spell and have your picture taken during this amazing fall landscape!

Whoever is cooking this weekend, don't forget the meat! I've had my slow cooker in use all week .. beef stew, chili, chicken, and pork shoulder, just to name a few.

Don't feel like cooking?! That's ok too .. we've got some fresh ravioli and sauces to help you out. Or a take and bake pizza from Goodman's American Pie.

Well, I'm off to get some pies baked, the farm stand tidied up, and maple almonds packaged. See you this weekend at the farm stand!

With the exception of service dogs, no dogs allowed at the farm. 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!