Square Dance This Saturday

Mount Holly Museum Artfest

Community Event, Aug 4: The Surprising Nature of Lake Ninevah

The Surprising Nature of Lake Ninevah

 FREE

Saturday, August 4

2:30 to 4:00PM
Mount Holly School

What surprises did nature have in store when Vermont ecologist Brett Engstrom surveyed Lake Ninevah and the 3,300 acres of conserved land surrounding it? Find out when Brett discusses his remarkable two-year inventory of the ecological resources of the Lake Ninevah area.

This will be the first public presentation of his fascinating findings. Join us after the Mount Holly Community Guild Bazaar!

Light refreshments will be served.

The event, hosted by the Ninevah Foundation, will also celebrate the joining of forces with the Farm & Wilderness Foundation in service of stewarding the environment and educating young people. Representatives of both organizations will be on hand to answer questions and to hear feedback from the Mount Holly community about conserving Lake Ninevah and its surroundings.

Jen Flaster (she, her, hers) Advancement Director, Farm & Wilderness   401 Farm and Wilderness Road Plymouth, VT. 05056 cell 917-749-3654 office 802-422-2031 www.farmandwilderness.org We value: Simplicity. Peacemaking. Integrity. Community. Equity. Service.

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MHCA Annual Meeting

Please join us…

Mount Holly Community Association

Annual Meeting

The Mount Holly Library &

Community Center

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Refreshments at 6:30 pm followed by

the Annual Meeting at 7:00 pm

Please join us for a short meeting with refreshments before and after!

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Issues in Ludlow

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Issues in Ludlow

The four Democratic party primary candidates seeking the party's nomination for Governor participated in a Candidates' forum in the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall recently.  The forum, moderated by James Alic and sponsored by FOLA, addressed questions covering property taxes, educational funding, minimum wages, gun laws, and the lack of civility in political debates.  Assisting Alic were Jacalyn Diesenhouse, acting as timer, and Kevin Kuntz, who handled audience questions, which were numerous and pointed.  The candidates are pictured above.  From left to right, they are James Ehlers, Christine Hallquist, Brenda Siegel, and Ethan Sonneborn. The proram was video recorded by Okemo Valley TV for statewide distribution. The Primary Election is Tuesday, April 14; absentee ballots are available at the Town clerk's office prior to that date.

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Ludlow Rotary's Duck Race to Support Ludlow PTG

Ludlow Rotary's Duck Race to Support Ludlow PTG

The Ludlow Rotary has selected the Ludlow Elementary PTG to be the beneficiary of this year's Ralph D. Hogancamp Memorial Duck Race! 

This year's race will be Saturday, August 4th at 12pm and begin at Depot Street Bridge.  The duckies will travel along the Black River to Walker bridge. Prizes awarded to the first three ducklings across the finish line and the last little duck will also receive a cash prize.  Ducks are $5.00 each or a quack pack of 5 duckies for $20.00.  Pictured above is Rotarian Tom Harris as he shepherds some of the ducks down the Black River last year.

Ludlow Rotarians and PTG members will be selling tickets, especially quack tickets (you get five ducks for the price of four)!   Please reach out to Melissa, Courtney, Jenn or Kristen if you can help the PTG! Email them at Ludlowptg@gmail.com

All proceeds will go to support Ludlow PTG's Winter Sports program! 

Does your child benefit from the Winter Sports program?  Did you learn how to ski in elementary school through the winter program at Okemo?  Ludlow PTG fundraises every year to ensure a wonderful experience for our elementary kids. Please consider helping the PTG by donating your time for the Rotary Duck Race or by buying a quack pack.

Tickets can be bought at Ludlow Insurance, Benson's Chevrolet, Fletcher Memorial Library or Sotheby's Ludlow for tickets! Tickets will also be available at the Ludlow Farmers Market!

Early Roads Tour

From: Dennis Devereux Subject: Early Roads Tour  Mount Holly historian Dennis Devereux will lead a car tour of the early roads in Mount Holly on Saturday, July 28th. Please plan meet at the Perkins House Museum in Belmont Village around 1:30. Dennis will visit the two sections of the Crown Point Military Road that went through the town, and show the layout of the original turnpike and shunpike. He is a past president of the CPRA, and has been a board member of the Mount Holly Community Historical Museum for 40 years. He can be contacted at 802-259-2460, or ddevereux@vermontel.net .

Candidates for Governor Debate in Ludlow, Thursday, July 26

Gubernatorial Candidates Forum for candidates in contested Primary election races, Thursday, July 26 at 7 PM in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall.​

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*** Hall Rental in Belmont ***

Subject: Hall Rental  *** Hall Rental in Belmont *** The use of the Hall in Belmont is scheduled by contacting Carol at 259-2791, or at tcg2791@yahoo.com . You may also leave a message with Dennis at 259-2460, or at ddevereux@vermontel.net .

For Sale, Trailer Frame

For Sale

A 4ft x 8ft Ironton (Northern Tool) trailer frame.  It’s 10 years old but has 2 new tires (I paid $60 each).  Great foundation to build your own trailer design on for local utility use. $50.00 takes it away.  Photo available or come look it over.

Jim

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Jim Corven

Fenn Farmstead & Gardens

P.O. Box 175

Belmont, VT  05730

802 259-2311 (H)

781 307-0394 (M)

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The Swing Peepers

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Jessica Shurlow, MSLIS

Library Director

Mount Holly Town Library

26 Maple Hill Road

Belmont, VT 05730

802.259.3707

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! (@mthollytownlibrary)

Library Hours:

Monday 10am - 6pm

Tuesday 9am - 1pm

Wednesday 2pm - 6pm

Saturday 9am - 1pm

Sunday 2pm - 4pm

August youth activities at the FML

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Story Time at the Gazebo

Wednesdays 10:30-11:00am

The last Story Time will be on August 15th.

Best suited for ages 6 & under

Stop by the gazebo on the town green for a relaxed ½ hour of stories and songs. If foul weather, program will be held at the library. 

Read With Sailor

Thursday August 23, 2018

3:00-4:00pm

Everyone is invited to the library to visit with Sailor and maybe read him a book or two. Reading to a dog is an easy way for young students to work on their reading skills while gaining confidence.

End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Party and Movie

Friday August 24, 2018

1:00-3:00pm

Let’s celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with ice cream and a movie about a mischievous rabbit who wreaks havoc on his neighbor’s garden. .Everyone is welcome, even if you were not in the summer reading program.

Get Ready for Kindergarten Story Time

Wednesday August 22, 2018

10:30-11:15

Do you have a child that is headed to Kindergarten this year? If the answer is yes, then this Story Time is just for you! We’ll read some Kindergarten themed stories, talk about new teachers and friends and create a fun craft. All soon to be Kindergartners will leave with a “Get Ready for Kindergarten” goodie bag.  Please Register by 8/17/18

Rocking Wednesdays

1:00-2:00pm Best suited for ages 4 & up

* August 1st- Kelly Hunter- Our Solar System Rocks! We’ll learn about new discoveries in the solar system and hear stories about how they got their names.

* August 8th- Exordium-Rocking it with Pan Pipes

Kurt Valenta of the Exordium will teach participants how to make a 3 tone pan pipe using Japanese Knotweed. Everyone will leave with a decorated instrument to take home.

Booktivities

Tuesdays from 11:00-12:00pm

Best suited for ages 5 & up

August 7th- Rainsticks- How can you bring the gentle sounds of the rainforest into your life? With a rainstick of course!  With heavy duty cardboard tubes, hammer and nails and a few more supplies you will create a soothing instrument like none other.

14th- Solar Oven S’mores- How can you make yummy S’mores without a fire? Join in today and help create a solar oven that will use the power of the sun to create everyone’s favorite ooey gooey treat! ( An alternative activity will be provided if the day is not sunny).

Teen Time- DIY Bath Bombs

Friday August 10, 2018

1:00-2:00pm

Grades 6 & up

They’re fizzy! They’re Fun! They’re Bath Bombs.  Learn how to make these yummy smelling treats for your tub. Please register by 8/8/18

Plew Farm dedicated to providing a local alternative to commercially produced factory food FRESH CHICKEN at the farm stand! Fresh fresh fresh! Chicken processing here at the farm begins early Wednesday mornings.  And that means it is also the day for YOU to save $$$ on unbagged, fresh chicken! Purchase unbagged fresh chickens for $4.00/lb.  (regularly $4.50/lb).  ​Weights of the chickens range from 4lbs - 5 1/2lbs.  Get them fresh and cut them up into pieces to fit your meal plans, or roast them whole for a super delicious dinner.  We will provide you with a  'how to cut up a chicken' cheat sheet if you so desire! Details:  This special runs every Wednesday at the farm stand between 12noon & 2pm.Chickens are in our chill tank and are unbagged - you will need to bring your own bag (a recycled plastic shopping bag works great) or a cooler.  Chickens will be bagged and priced at their regular price after 2pm.   If you'd like to take advantage of this special, but can't make it by 2pm, please let us knowhow many chickens you'd like, and we'll set them aside for you. However, you must pick them up no later than 6pm that day. Thank you for your continued support of Plew Farm! Kevin & Patti Plew Farm stand hours: Open 7 days a week ... 12noon-6pm Plew Farm 1966 Healdville Road Mount Holly, VT  05758   802.259.2250 www.plewfarm.com plewfarm@gmail.com

Summer Reading Program Cancellations & Updates

Due to the lack of a working bathroom or running water in the building the Mount Holly Town Library will be cancelling the Summer Reading Program events that were to be held on July 17th and July 24th.  THE EVENT ON JULY 31st WILL STILL TAKE PLACE and will be an all ages family show for the whole community.

We are still offering a self directed program where children in grades K-6 can earn prizes for reading books this summer. As a grand prize we will be raffling off 4 free passes to the state fair (4 winners). If you haven't signed up already please stop by the library to pick up a packet and reading log. 

Here is how it works:

1. Record the title and author of the books you read (or are read to you) in your reading log.

2. After you have read 3 books bring your log to the library to have it stamped, get a small prize and put your name in the drawing for a FREE PASS TO THE STATE FAIR!

3. Repeat Step 2 as many times as you can before August 6th! The more you read the more times your name goes in the drawing for the free State Fair Passes!

4. The drawing for the State Fair Passes will be held on August 7th and the winners will be notified by email.

If you have any questions please email: mthollylibrary@gmail.com

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Jessica Shurlow, MSLIS

Library Director

Mount Holly Town Library

26 Maple Hill Road

Belmont, VT 05730

802.259.3707

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! (@mthollytownlibrary)

Library Hours:

Monday 10am - 6pm

Tuesday 9am - 1pm

Wednesday 2pm - 6pm

Saturday 9am - 1pm

Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Mr Pianoman on the Village Green this Thursday at 7pm

Mr Pianoman on the Village Green this Thursday at 7pm

Come one Come all!

Thursday July 15 at 7pm

  On the Village green Belmont, VT

Mr Pianoman is back!

Bring a chair/blanket/food or drink

For Sale: Dalen Bird-X and Deer-X Nets to protect your fruit trees, bushes, & plants

For Sale:  Dalen Bird-X and Deer-X Nets to protect your fruit trees, bushes, & plants.

We over-ordered so will sell the extras for Half Retail Price.  All nets are new, still in their package.

7 x 10 ft           (cover ponds & small plants)              $ 4.00 (3 for $10)

14 x 14 ft         (small trees)                                        $ 6.00 (2 for $10)

28 x 28 ft         (large bushes & trees)                        $ 24.00

7 x 100 ft         (invisible deer barrier)                         $ 16.00 (2 for $30)

Get your protection up before the hungry critters help themselves!

Call Jim at 259-2311.

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Jim Corven

Fenn Farmstead & Gardens

P.O. Box 175

Belmont, VT  05730

802 259-2311 (H)

781 307-0394 (M)

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Cable Piano for sale

Jim

We have a beautiful upright Conover-Cable piano that is no longer being used and needs a good home.  There is a posting on Craigslist at https://vermont.craigslist.org/msg/d/conover-cable-piano-1960-mint/6611587047.html with photos.  Make an offer!

Jim

Mount Holly

802-259-2311

2006 Coachman Sport pop up camper

Selling a 2006 Coachman Sport pop up camper….lovingly cared for…VERY good condition. 

contains a queen size bed AND a full size bed, as well as a short bed for a smaller child.

Has a 2 burner stove, sink, refrigerator, and microwave!  All you need for family trips!

$2,999.00

Call to set up a viewing time - call 259-3363

Got birds? Deer?

From: Jim 

For Sale:  Dalen Bird-X and Deer-X Nets to protect your fruit trees, bushes, & plants.

We over-ordered so will sell the extras for Half Retail Price.  All nets are new, still in their package.

7 x 10 ft           (cover ponds & small plants)              $ 4.00 (3 for $10)

14 x 14 ft         (small trees)                                        $ 6.00 (2 for $10)

28 x 28 ft         (large bushes & trees)                        $ 24.00

7 x 100 ft         (invisible deer barrier)                         $ 16.00 (2 for $30)

Get your protection up before the hungry critters help themselves!

Call Jim at 259-2311.