October 2024

		It's hard to believe Fall is here already. The crisp air, picturesque landscapes, and the promise of cozy evenings by the fireplace make this time of year truly magical. As we embrace the beauty of autumn in Vermont, I am proud to share some exciting updates from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom. One of our key commitments has always been to provide you with the best in telecommunications services. I wanted to once again let you know that we continue to make remarkable progress on our fiber-optic buildouts. Our team has been working hard, continuing to expand our fiber network, ensuring that you have access to lightning-fast internet. This investment in our infrastructure is a testament to our unwavering commitment to serving the communities we serve. Building fiber to everyone will take time and won't happen overnight, but every day, we are making progress. Please know that every single dollar we invest in fiber is benefiting Vermont and the local communities we serve. To stay up-to-date on fiber projects and availability please visit getfiber.wcvt.com and register your address. The "Fiber Build Areas" link has our build areas broken out by status, which may be helpful to you. I'd also like to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone who stopped by and visited us at the recent Bristol Harvest Festival and we hope to see you at the Vermont Business Expo. It was wonderful connecting with you and sharing our vision for a connected future. Thank you for choosing Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom as your trusted telecom partner. We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and are committed to keeping you informed about our progress and innovations in the months to come. Wishing you a wonderful fall season in Vermont! Warm regards, Eric Haskin President and CEO Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Sign Up for SmartHub Save time and money by managing your account at any time from anywhere! Manage Your Account - Your account information is all in one convenient place. Access it anywhere at any time. View & Pay Your Bill - View your charges, go paperless, and set up a one-time credit card, bank payment, or monthly automatic payment so you never have to worry about remembering a due date again. Report Service Issues & Outages - Contacting us has never been easier. If you are experiencing an outage at your location, you can report that through SmartHub and provide other important details, which help us identify the cause. Visit wcvt.com/smarthub for more information. Win a $50 Gift Certificate to the Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant This month we have another great prize for you - a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Hyde Away Inn & Restaurant in Waitsfield. The Hyde Away has long been known as the place with friendly, accommodating staff, great food and a laid-back ambiance that keeps people coming back, again and again. To be entered into the raffle, simply click the link below and leave your name and contact information. The drawing will take place on October 15th. Click here to enter for your chance to win! Is Your Internet "Dropping?" Are You Having Buffering on Your SmartTV? In Many Cases, It's Not Your Internet Connection at All... Might Be Time To Upgrade Your Wi-Fi These days, we are all relying on our internet connections more than ever before. We are using it for more mission critical applications as well as more bandwidth intensive uses such as streaming video and other real-time video services like Zoom. We often get calls from customers complaining about "slow speeds," "drops," or "buffering," among other things. The first thing we do is check the internet connection and, in many cases, we find no issues. So, what could it be? Up to 60% of our calls these days are Wi-Fi related and this may just be the case. The good news is we have some great solutions. Our Whole Home Wi-Fi uses multiple Access Points placed at strategic locations around your home to expand coverage, eliminating dead spots, and providing great performance for all of your streaming devices. Stop Dealing with Dead Spots - Learn More Today! Visit our website to learn more about our Whole Home Wi-Fi or Business Wi-Fi solutions. You can also give us a call at 800-496-3391 or send us an email and we'd be happy to discuss our solutions with you.

		Thank You for Visiting Us at the Bristol Harvest Festival Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit our booth at the Bristol Harvest Festival. It was a beautiful day and Kris did a great job staffing our booth. We truly enjoy meeting our customers face-to-face and what better place than at a great community event such as the Harvest Festival. We are proud to sponsor this event. Looking forward to seeing all of you again next year! WCVT to Exhibit at Vermont Biz2Biz Expo The VermontBiz2Biz Expo will offer a unique opportunity for businesses to meet, listen, learn and celebrate throughout the one-day business event of the year. The Biz Expo will include over 125 exhibitors, the TD Bank Vermont Business Growth Awards Breakfast, The Senator Welch Business Lunch and several insightful seminars. The day will come to an end with a networking reception, providing exhibitors and attendees a time to celebrate their business successes. The show will take place on October 9th, 2024 at the DoubleTree Conference Center in South Burlington. Make sure to stop by our booth and say hi! For more info, visit: vermontbiz2bizexpo.com.

		Green & Gold Weekend – October 5 & 6 - Mad River Glen Foliage lift rides are available on America’s favorite Single Chair both Saturday and Sunday (October 5 & 6). First chair up is at 10:00 a.m. and the last chair leaves at 2:30 p.m. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again. Cost is $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and ticket booth will all be open. For more information, visit: madriverglen.com. Huntington Art & Craft Festival – Saturday, October 19th – Huntington Town Hall Over 20 artists and handcrafters, activities for kids and adults, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, lunch and refreshments, and acoustic music from 1-4 p.m. Event takes place at the town hall at 4859 Main Rd in Huntington. Free admission: proceeds benefit Huntington Valley Arts and the Huntington town hall fund. For more information, visit: huntingtonvalleyarts.org. Pumpkins in the Park, Saturday, October 26th - Bristol Bristol Recreation Department and Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom present Pumpkins in the Park from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th (rain location - Holley Hall). Come grab a free pumpkin and help decorate the Town Green for Halloween. If you have your own carving tools, please bring them. For more information, visit: bristolvt.myrec.com.

		65-Foot Snow Walls The Tateyama Snow Corridor in Japan is an amazing and majestic sight that attracts many visitors. Experience it now.		Frank Lloyd Wright Home Celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright build this spiral home in Phoenix for his son David and daughter-in-law Gladys.

		DIY Costume Ideas Need inspiration for Halloween this year? Explore Goodwill's photos and videos to learn how to create costumes on a budget. Learn more...		Breast Cancer Awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this site shares ways to learn, connect, and act. You can make a difference! Learn more...		Learn Energy-Saving Tips It's easy to save energy (and money) while staying comfortable at home if you follow these tips during the fall and winter season. Learn more...

		Award-Winning Chili October is National Chili Month, so spice things up by trying this recipe. It's won dozens of cook-offs and received many rave reviews.		7 Easy Cookie Recipes Treat yourself to 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies, Cream Cheese Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies, Crispy Oatmeal Cookies, and more.

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		10 Halloween Crafts Add eerie vibes to your home with an eyeball or snake wreath, skull candleholders, a giant cobweb, and much more.		7 Thrift Store Finds Get crafty and turn thrift store finds into upcycled home décor. This video shows how fun turning trash to treasure can be.

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