September E-Newsletter
We think you'll find the information contained in this newsletter to be a valuable tool for enhancing your Internet experience. As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Please send your thoughts, comments or questions to newsletter@gmavt.net.
The Green Mountain Access Team
Adam, Amanda, Eric, Kris, Phil, Richard, Seth and Scott
Company News
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Win a $50 Gift Certificate To Boyer's Orchard
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. This month we are raffling off a $50 gift certificate to Boyer's Orchard and Cider Mill in Monkton. To be entered into the raffle, simply click the link below and leave your name and contact information. The drawing will take place on September 14th.
Click here to enter for your chance to win
WCVT Employees Deliver Seventy-Seven Backpacks To Local Schools
Seventy-Seven new backpacks filled with school supplies were donated and delivered to twelve local schools by Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom employees. This is the third consecutive year that WCVT has coordinated the charitable backpack program. The program is coordinated by Tammy Field, Administrative Service Supervisor for the company. Field, who also coordinates the company’s Annual Giving Tree program, worked with local schools to help identify families needing assistance of school supplies for their children. Throughout the year, WCVT frequently collaborates with local nonprofits, schools and community organizations to provide important services in our local communities. Schools that received donations include Beeman Elementary, Bridport Central School, Bristol Elementary, Bolton Smilie, Camels Hump Middle School, Fayston Elementary, Hinesburg Elementary, Lincoln Community School, Moretown Elementary, Richmond Elementary, Robinson Elementary, and Warren Elementary School. Happy back to school everyone!
WCVT Lends A Hand At The OCCC
Team WCVT once again helped prepare for opening day of Our Community Cares Camp (OCCC) in Richmond this past June. OCCC offers children (ages 5 - 14) from Eastern Chittenden County the opportunity to enjoy healthy summer food and to participate in a free, fun and engaging summer day camp program at Camels Hump Middle School. WCVT is a proud supporter of the OCCC!
Community Events
46th Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Labor Day Weekend Saturday & Sunday, September 3 & 4 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Rain or shine Kenyon's Field Route 100, Waitsfield. 100+ juried artists, four bands, door prizes, delicious food court and free kids activities! Browse handmade items from practical to whimsical and meet the artists. Relax in our Man Cave: cocktails & ping-pong (all adults welcome)! Benefits the Valley Players, a non-profit community theater. A great family day! www.madrivercraftfair.com.
Mad Dash, Sunday, October 9th - Waitsfield
A classic Vermont foot race benefiting the Mad River Path. Run near the Mad River, through a covered bridge and enjoy majestic views of mountains and farms!
5K & 10K Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and Kids Fun Run! Sun., Oct. 9, 10 am at Meadow Rd., Waitsfield. Volunteers needed email path@madriver.com.
T-shirts for all participants, delicious lunch, live music and great raffle prizes (pre-registered participants only). A great family day in the midst of gorgeous fall foliage! Registration at www.runvermont.org.
Huntington Chicken BBQ – Sunday, September 11 – Brewster-Pierce School
It is described by some as "the best chicken dinner around"! Meal features a slow-roasted half chicken, baked beans, fresh dinner roll, homemade pie, beverage and a choice of seven fresh salads. Serving begins at 11 am and continues until 2 pm or until all are served. $12 Half Chicken Dinner; $9 Salads Dinner; $6.50 Child’s Chicken Dinner (under 12 years). Takeouts are available. Proceeds benefit HELD, Huntington Endowment for Library Development, which supports the Huntington Public Library. Tickets available at the door or reserve your meal by calling 434-4583 or 434-2690.
Better L8 Than Never Car Show – September 25 - Bristol
The 12th Annual Better L8 Than Never Car Show takes place on Sunday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Bristol Recreation Field. Expect over 200 cars, plus music, food, kids games and a great relaxing day for all. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-l8-than-never-car-show-2016-tickets-24234056716.
Tutorial / FAQ
Scam Alert - Yahoo! Accounts For Sale On Dark Web
Recently a well-known hacker revealed that he had stolen login credentials from Yahoo! Further, he indicated that this information was available for sale on the dark web, which refers to online sites where people engage in illegal activities. Yahoo! is aware of this claim and is currently investigating it.
Whether or not the claim turns out to be true, if you have a Yahoo!
account, it's a good idea to immediately change your password. Make sure it's a "strong" password -- one that is 12 or more characters containing letters, capital letters, numbers, and symbols -- that you don't use for any other account. Also, consider using Yahoo Account Key, which replaces passwords with a process that sends a login credential to your phone.
Remember to also have a good security system on all of your devices to guard against malware infections and attacks, spam, and dangerous websites. Finally, watch your financial accounts closely for unusual activity, which can be a sign that someone has acquired your personal information.
Short Tutorial / FAQ - How Can I Download My Facebook History?
Question: After years of using Facebook, I have a lot of information stored there that I'd like to have on my own hard drive. Is there a way to do this?
Answer: Whether you want to leave Facebook but keep a copy of everything you stored there, you want to keep your ongoing account safe, or you want to use the data in other ways, downloading your Facebook history is a good idea. It's also easy to do; here's how:
1. From your Facebook home page, click the down arrow at the top of the screen.
2. From the menu, select "Settings."
3. In the main area of the screen, click "Download a copy of your Facebook data."
4. On the next screen, click the green "Start My Archive" button.
5. Provide your password when asked for it.
6. Next, you'll receive an email from Facebook alerting you that the request has been made, and informing you that you'll receive another email once the download is complete.
7. When you receive the second email, you'll be able to click a link to download a ZIP file of your data.
The file will include your Timeline information, posts you've shared, messages, photos, and much more.
Sites of the Month
The Foliage Network
The Foliage Network is your resource for seeing the brilliant show of color nature puts on in many parts of the U.S. Visit the Foliage Reports section to find the best viewing, updated biweekly. Then, check out the Places to Stay section for accommodations in the most stunning areas.
Learn Critical Skills
GCFLearnFree.org helps people from all walks of life learn essential skills for life in the 21st century. Courses are available in Microsoft Office, email, math, reading, and much more. The free site offers 125 tutorials including more than 1,100 lessons, videos, and interactive activities.
Inspiration From World Cooks
The founders of feedfeed curate content from home cooks, chefs, and bloggers into convenient and inspiring categories that reflect trends from kitchens around the world. Community editors help curate in their areas of expertise. Visit to find simple, healthy recipes in categories like Summer, Breakfast, Dessert, and Vegan.
Digital Citizens Alliance
The Digital Citizens Alliance is a coalition of consumers, businesses, and internet experts focused on educating the public and policy makers on threats like online scams, illegal content, and illegal prescription drugs. Visit the site to learn about the issues, get news, and find out how to stay safe online.
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Two to View - A Couple Amazing Videos You Don't Want to Miss
Child Genius Visits Ellen -
TV host Ellen DeGeneres ropes one of her crew into playing a round of Child Genius with 12-year-old Ryan. Guess who wins!
World Record Domino Effect -
Watch this incredible setup of 128,000 dominoes come cascading down as it earns world records for largest wall and 3D pyramid.
Go Pinterest-ing! - Cool Stuff to Pin on Your Pinterest Boards
DIY Keychain Holder
Keeps Earbuds Handy
Cook Sea Salt
Garlic Corn Tonight
Best Popsicle Treats
To Make Yourself
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
Pokémon Go - The wildly popular app Pokémon Go is an electronic game played in the physical world. Earn points when you perform tasks at specific geographical locations.
Prisma - Prisma transforms your photos into works of art using a variety of filters that evoke the style of famous painters. Impress friends with original masterpieces!
360 Security - This helpful app protects your phone from viruses, speeds its operations, and eliminates junk files. You can even use it to locate a lost phone.
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