August E-Newsletter
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The Green Mountain Access Team
Adam, Amanda, Eric, Kris, Phil, Richard, Seth and Scott
Company News
Win Tickets To The Addison County Fair And Field Days
Each month, we raffle off a prize from a local business, so be sure to enter your name every month for your chance to win. Congratulations to Steven Penney of Bolton, last month’s winner of a $50 gift Harrington's of Vermont.
This month we have another great prize for you, so be sure to enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Addison County Fair and Field Days. Five pairs of tickets to the event are available. The drawing will take place on August 4.
Click here to enter for your chance to win.
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Community Events
Addison County Fair And Field Days | August 9 - 13 | New Haven
Don't miss Vermont's largest agricultural fair in New Haven. Children's barnyard, cattle judging, tractor pulls, rides, crafts, exhibits, live entertainment, pony and ox pulling, midway, parade, youth activities, and Vermont products dinner. For more information, visit www.addisoncountyfielddays.com or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/addisonfielddaysvt.
Summer Concerts In The Park | Wednesdays | Hinesburg
Every year the Hinesburg Recreation Department presents the Summer Concerts in the Park music series. Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. throughout July and early August at the gazebo behind the Hinesburg Community School in the Village. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is proud to be a sponsor of the Hinesburg Concerts In The Park.
Movies In The Park | Thursdays - August 18th| Bristol
The Bristol Recreation Department is once again showing classic films on a theatre sized screen on the Bristol Green – a drive-in experience without the driving! Free and suitable for all ages. Bring a blanket and your bug spray. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is proud to be a sponsor of Movies In The Park.
- August 4 - The Avengers
- August 18 - Wizard of Oz
For more information, contact the Bristol Recreation Department at 802-453-5885 or bristolrec@madriver.com.
Tutorial / FAQ
Scam Alert - Watch For "Help Wanted" Scams
Looking for a job? If so, it's likely that scammers are looking for you. Knowing that job hunters are in a vulnerable state of mind, scammers take advantage by placing phony job postings. They put job ads where legitimate companies do -- online, in newspapers, and on TV -- and promise things that are usually too good to be true, such as great money for little work or the ability to work from home. The job titles are typically very generic, like "sales representative" or "administrative assistant."
When people start to go through the "employment process," they find out the "employer" wants them to pay a fee before they can start working, stating it's for training materials or something similar. Or, they may ask for credit card or banking information, or request a new bank account be opened. However, once people comply with the instructions, the scammers (and, with them, the money) disappear. If you think you're already involved in this type of scam, here's what to do:
- Stop any further contact with the scammer and stop transferring money.
- Close your bank account and report the matter to your bank.
- Consider contacting the FTC.
Here are some tips for avoiding "Help Wanted" scams in the first place:
- Before responding to a job posting, research the company that's advertising the job to make sure it's legitimate.
- Use very specific search terms when looking for job postings online.
- There shouldn't be any reason for you to send money to a potential employer, so don't.
- Never give potential employers banking information prior to being hired (though this might be part of the process for setting up direct deposit once you're employed).
- Trust your gut. If something seems fishy about the situation, stop the process until you do further research.
Finally, remember that the bad guys are just waiting for you to be in the wrong place at the wrong time! So, be choosy about where you look for employment listings. Try your local library, college career service offices, or the CareerOne Stop site, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Short Tutorial / FAQ - How To Disable Facebook Live Notifications
Question: Facebook Live seems like a neat feature, but I don't need a bunch of notifications announcing when people are using it. Is there a way to disable them?
Answer: Yes. Despite Facebook's reputation for having incomprehensible settings, it's fairly easy to adjust your preferences -- you just need to know where to look. Follow these steps to remove Facebook Live notifications:
- On the top right corner of your Facebook home screen, click the down arrow.
- From the pull-down menu, choose "Settings."
- In the left column, click "Notifications."
- On the Notifications Settings page, click "On Facebook."
- Under "What You Get Notified About," look for the pull-down menu to the right of "Live Videos."
- Click the menu, choose "All Off," and you'll be all done!
Note that there's no "save" button, so you can go directly back to posting or looking at your feed on Facebook as usual.
Sites of the Month
Start Your Genealogy Journey
Genealogy can be a fascinating hobby, and the USA.gov Genealogy and Family History site can help you pursue it. Find links to many resources, such as the National Archives, the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, and U.S. Census data. The site also offers options to contact experts for help.
Best BBQ Recipes
If you love to barbeque, you'll love this site. The BBQ Pit Boys teach basic techniques for preparing moist and tender grilled food and great-tasting barbeque. Find recipes for ribs, steak, burgers, beef, chicken, pork, fish, and more. Check out the Chapters section to find other barbeque enthusiasts in your area.
School Supplies Help Kids
Studies have shown that kids from struggling families do better in school with new school supplies of their own. The Kids in Need Foundation helps these children to be more prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies. Visit this site to learn more or make a donation.
Fast, Affordable Home Décor
When it comes to home décor, little things can make a big difference. AMORQ offers unique ideas for quick, affordable projects you can do on your own. Try a faux antique side table or an adorable family tree graphic as a background for photos of your loved ones.
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Two to View - A Couple Amazing Videos You Don't Want to Miss
200-Yard Gong Shot - Four professional golfers try to hit a golf ball 200 yards across a lake into a nine-inch gong. Watch to see who makes it!
Young Fan Sings With Katy Perry - In this heartwarming video, Katy Perry sings "Firework" at an autism fundraiser with one of her biggest fans, a girl with autism.
Go Pinterest-ing! - Cool Stuff to Pin on Your Pinterest Boards
Easy Foil Dinner Packets For Grilling
Cute And Comfy DIY Hammock Chair
Berry Delicious Summer Desserts
You haven't started pinning on Pinterest yet and you want to get started? To sign up, go to www.pinterest.com.
Free Featured Apps - These Three are Well Worth the Look
WifiMapper - Get connected no matter where you go. WifiMapper shows nearly 500 million Wi-Fi networks and over 2 million recommended free hotspots.
Checkout 51 - Use Checkout 51 to upload your grocery receipts to show purchases of featured offers. When your account reaches $20, you get that cash back. (iOS only)
Word Search Little Books - Looking for a way to do word searches anytime? Well, search no more! This fun little app keeps track of your games so you can pick up where you left off.
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