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Last Month's Raffle Winners
Congratulations to James Lapaglia, David Porter, Vincent Healy, and Tanya Benosky. They each won a Vermont Strong license plate to show support for rebuilding Vermont. Proceeds for this raffle support the Vermont Foodbank and the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund.
Get Your Swimsuit Ready
Spring may be unpredictable this year, but you don't have to stand outside to catch those April showers.
This month, we're giving away a family day package for four (two adults, two children) to the Jay Peak Pump House indoor water park. See below for details on how to enter. |
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Rising Temps Bring Lyme Disease Risk
 Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of the blacklegged tick.
First reported in Connecticut in 1975, most Lyme disease infections occur in states from Virginia to Maine, from Wisconsin and Minnesota, and along the West Coast, particularly northern California.
Risk Factors:
Important Facts:
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In most cases, a tick must be attached to your body for 24 - 36 hours to spread the bacteria to your blood. -
Blacklegged ticks can be so small that they are almost impossible to see. Many people with Lyme disease never even saw a tick on their body. - A 2 - 4-week course of antibiotics is used to treat people who are diagnosed with Lyme disease
Symptoms of (Stage 1) Lyme disease begin days or weeks after infection:
There may be a "bull's eye" rash, a flat or slightly raised red spot at the site of the tick bite. Often there is a clear area in the center. It can be quite large and expanding in size. Symptoms may come and go. Untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the brain, heart, and joints.
Take precautions to avoid direct contact with ticks. Be extra careful during warmer months. Whenever possible:
Read more information on Lyme Disease and contact your doctor if you suspect you've been exposed. |
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Beating Allergies to the Punch
 Approximately 40 million people in the U.S. have some type of allergies, ether indoor or outdoor. Though genes sometimes play a role, environmental elements can trigger a response from your immune system.
Use these WebMD tips to help ease your allergies this season.
Common allergens.
Some of the most common allergy triggers are grass, weed pollen, trees, mold spores, dust mites, and pet dander. Particulates from diesel smoke have also been known to trigger allergies.
Treat allergies early.
Whether you are on prescription or over-the-counter medications, talk to your doctor about starting your regimen early. Early treatment prevents a buildup of symptoms and can make your allergies more manageable.
Control your environment.
Make small changes at home and work to reduce exposure. Wear a disposable face mask while doing dusty work and switch to a vacuum with a HEPA filter. Check the pollen reports regularly and stay inside on high-level days.
Visit an allergist.
If you've been plagued by allergies speak with a doctor. They can refer you to an allergist who can offer personalized advice or medications for managing your particular allergies. |
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 Spring Tips from H&B
Spring is a time of change and renewal. But with so much going on, we can forget the little things. Below are some often overlooked spring-time adjustments, courtesy of our team here at Hickok & Boardman and Denis, Ricker, & Brown:
 Check Your Coverage.
Does your boat, personal watercraft, RV, ATV, motorcycle, or classic car have the right coverage? Many have a "lay-up" period that prohibits use during certain times of the year. Don't find out too late that you should have called us to make changes to your policy.
Rental Insurance - Buy it when you rent.
Renting a car on vacation? Don't let inadequate coverage ruin your vacation. Check out this link to see the top ten reasons you should purchase the coverage offered.
 Moving? Notify Everyone.
Two months before you are planning on leaving, begin collecting important documents, such as insurance policies, medical and dental records, and even current subscription information. Start a binder so that as the date approaches, you will know who needs to be informed about your upcoming address change.
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Monthly Raffle
 This month, we're giving away a family day package for four (two adults, two children) at the Jay Peak Pump House.
Surf the "Double Barrel" standing wave of 84 degree water, prepare for a heart-pounding vertical drop of 60' per second in the "LA Chute" or just wade around in the longest indoor river in the country known as "Big River".
Hours of activities for the kids with plenty of relaxation for parents.
- By reading this newsletter, you're automatically entered
- Forward it to a friend and we'll enter you twice!
We'll announce the winner on Monday, April 23rd on our Facebook page and in our May newsletter. Stay tuned. |
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Our very own Vickie Wacek won the Confidence while Communicating competition this past weekend at the IAIP Conference in Newport, RI.
Her winning speech was flawless, and she topped it off with a thoughtful and well-constructed answer to the impromptu question.
She now advances to the International competition, which will take place Dallas, TX in June.
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Workers Compensation integration into Green Mountain Care - How could this affect you?A hearing is scheduled in Montpelier at the BISCHA office (89 Main Street) for Friday April 6th from 10:00am until 12:00pm. The intent of the hearing is for business owners to address any concerns they may have with this integration. Our Director of Workers' Compensation Risk Management - Jennifer Barrett will be at the hearing on Friday addressing concerns of the potential impact this could have on business owners. We encourage business owners to attend if time allows. Feel free to reach out to Jennifer (802.383.1658) if you have any questions.
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