Safe Driver Course Coming to Plymouth Soon!

Posted on 05/29/2014 by tbascom

aarpdriversafetyThe new version of the AARP course, entitled “SMART DRIVER,” will be held at the Plymouth School Activity Center on June 6th. This edition, released this year, contains useful and practical information based on the latest research on senior drivers. It will be presented by Plymouth resident Bill Cherico, a local AARP-trained program provider.

Some of the topics to be discussed include the new technology in vehicles, adapting to changing driving conditions and roadways, and changes in driver reaction time as we grow older. The course is four hours in length with registration starting at 9:30 am, the program begins at 10:00 am, and concludes at 3 pm.

The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The price includes extensive program materials.

Participants should bring their lunch. The Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center, located on Route 100, just north of the Town Hall in Plymouth, includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator that can be used to keep lunches cold and a stove and microwave for heating or cooking.

For more information and to RSVP, contact presenter Bill Cherico at 802.672.1823, or wbcherico@comcast.net.

Also see the posting at:  http://plymouthschool.org/event/aarp-safe-driver-event/

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/29/2014 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/25/14

Congratulations to Gracie Vosburgh for her stellar performance recently – scoring 4 goals & 2 assists for the Girls Lacrosse team at WUHS. I also noticed that Cedar Allen is on the Black River golf team.

Speaking of sports, biking season has started & I found it interesting to read some of the mandated conditions. “No person less that 16 years of age may operate or ride upon a bicycle on a public way unless he or she wears protective headgear of a type approved by the commissioner of health & human services” (Source – the VT Journal). It was also noted that reflective outerwear must be worn if riding ½ hour before sunrise or ½ hour after sunset. Be safe!

Please note that Samantha Holcomb of the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission will be giving a Powerpoint presentation of our Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan at the regular Selectmen’s meeting on Monday, June 2, at the Town Hall at approximately 6:15 pm. The Plan can be reviewed on the Town Website.

Trucks abound in Plymouth! Two new-to-us fire trucks – one a pumper & the other a rescue vehicle were recently purchased from the Ludlow Dept, as they have replaced them with new equipment. Also, the new town truck that has been on order has arrived, too.

Don’t forget the dedication celebration at the Tyson Library on Sunday, June 8th at 2:00 PM. A number of improvements have been made to the library with funds donated by special friends in memory of loved ones. We will be hanging a plaque in the library to honor these special people: Mary Gross, Carlton Harlow, Janet Stewart, and Betty Jarvi.

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Plymouth Town Hazard Mitigation Plan Presentation June 2

Posted on 05/23/2014 by The Plymouth Press

From The Plymouth Selectboard

Please come hear Samantha Holcomb of the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission give a Powerpoint presentation of our Town’s HMP (Hazard Mitigation Plan). Her time frame is about twenty minutes, after which she will entertain comments and answer any questions.

Samantha is scheduled to speak at the regular meeting of the Selectboard on Monday, June 2, at the Town Hall at approximately 6:15 pm.

If you would like to review the Plymouth Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, it is posted on the Town Website.

COME JOIN US….it should prove to be most interesting and enlightening.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/23/2014 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/19/14

The Reach Out Luncheon (sponsored by Tyson Church & Tyson Ladies Aid) was very well attended on 5/15. Our speaker was Sofya Ward who teaches Zumba, Cardio Kick Boxing, Aqua Zumba, Aqua Paliates at the Spring House at Jackson Gore. As usual, the teens from Windsor County Youth helped to serve & their staff took these pictures. We sang Happy Birthday to Betty Ann Hayward (5/15) & Ruth Bostock (5/16).

Don’t forget that the Tyson Library opens for the season on Saturday, 5/24.  Hours are 10AM – 12 PM Tuesdays thru Saturdays and the first and third Monday evenings 6-7, We are located at 26 Library Road, Plymouth (behind the Tyson Church). Please stop by and visit one of the smallest libraries in Vermont, learn about its history and enjoy some light refreshments. The Tyson Ladies Aid invite you join them for a dedication celebration at the Tyson Library on Sunday, June 8th at 2:00pm. Many improvements have been made to the library with funds donated by special friends in memory of a loved one.

Other May birthdays are Emily DuPont (5/2), Wendy Olsen (5/10) & Julia Baldwin (5/18). Congrats to one & all! I think I may forgotten to note Kyleigh Savery made the honor roll at Black River. I also noticed that Ryan Blanchard is on the Woodstock Lacrosse team. Anna Hepler was part of the cast of the Yoh players production of Happy Birthday Sweet William.

A number of our students attend school in Woodstock. Price Chopper has a Tools for Schools program if folks who shop at their stores & use their Advantage Card, sign up to participate. You can do so by going to www.pricechopper.com & using the school code 13984.

Congratulations to Tesha Buss, whose Good Commons was voted member of the month for May with the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce! For those of you who like garage sales, head to Messer Hill (#s 911 & 1475) on 5/24 & 25 between 8 AM & 4 PM for a wide range of bargains at Eric Johnson’s & the Merrino’s.

The Historic Site open 5/24 with a new exhibit – the Coolidges, Plymouth, & the Civil War. There will be series of lectures over the coming months on the Civil War. More to come….. The Cheese Factory will be open 10:00 – 5:00, 7 days/week starting 5/24. The Wilder House will also open that day!

Terry Bascom is still seeking participants for the Summer Garden program at the Plymouth Schoolhouse. It is open to all ages & can be especially fun for youngsters, whose parents want a space to teach gardening skills. Non-genetically modified seeds will be provided & organic methods will be utilized for the 2’x 25‘ plots. What a great opportunity!

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/15/2014 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/11/14

Well, here is the update on GreenUp for Plymouth: 28 participants, 50 bags of rubbish, plus 9 tires. That is the latest I have heard, although green bags were still being accepted this week. Good job & our roadways certainly show the effort!

The Reading Group met this past Thursday & we had a lively discussion about the book, Wild. Most of us agreed that we didn’t care for the protagonist, at least initially. It was interesting to hear the various observations & to learn different perspectives. Seven of us were there, but the email comments of those who were unable to attend were shared, too. Our next book is Holes & the discussion will take place 6/12. I believe Betsy may have another copy or two – tbone6547@aol.com.

Emily Dupont will be performing in the VT Center for Dance Education performance of Snow White, a full length ballet in 2 acts with original choreography. There will be 2 showings at the Paramount on 6/8 at 1:00 & 6:00 PM. Tickets are $20 – $25 for adults, chn (under 12) & seniors $15. Tickets are available at the Box Office by calling 802.775.0903.

We had a 4 generation dinner at the Station Restaurant for Mother’s Day that was superb. I am sleepy & ready for bed, so I am not pursuing other “news items” for this week. Send me something for next week!

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/08/2014 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/4/14

April showers seem to be extending into May. Hopefully that doesn’t mean that May flowers will wait until June! Well, actually some shoots are pushing through in our yard, while many are up & in bloom around lower & sunnier areas of town.

Just a reminder about Kathy Tuttle’s family accepting visitors at her place on Scout Camp Rd from 11:00 – 2:00 on Saturday, 5/10. A celebration of her life will be included in our regular morning service at Tyson Church on Sunday, 5/11 at 10:30 AM. Her son, Charlie, will be sharing his memories of his mom. Dave Sheldon will be singing “Amazing Grace“.

The weather did not adversely effect Green Up Day & the sun even made brief appearances. It was difficult to count the number of volunteers since people were coming & going all morning & some folks had been picking up trash in the days before. It seemed like fewer people were in attendance for the potluck lunch, but there was plenty of good food on hand & lively conversation. In light of the constant ebb & flow of people, we couldn’t seem to get everyone settled down for a picture this year.

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The Sunday Historical Society Tour was very enlightening with about 35 people riding in the school bus, which I might add was quite comfortable. Thanks to Kyle Perry for driving & doing such a wonderful job of maneuvering around the various sites. Members of the Society took different locations to research & discuss, although Betsy Tonkin was the central moderator. The others who spoke were Annie & Mike Clarke, Joy Donnelly, Marge Harlow, Barbara Lurie, Kathy Lynds, Melissa Lynds, & Phyllis Martin. Many people were able to add facts all along the way.

The final stop on the tour was the Echo Lake Inn, where Laurence had a fire going in the living room, as well as hot beverages & cookies. It was a delightful way to wind up the day, which was fun despite the dampness. The Historical Society Museum will be open on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM starting on 5/10. It is a wonderful place to visit with much to see, so consider spending some time there!

Although it was not officially on the tour, Tyson Library was pointed out & it will be opening for the season on Sat, 5/24. There will a special celebration & dedication of a new plaque noting the names of people in whose memory funds have been donated. Tyson Ladies Aid maintains the library & with these funds many helpful improvements have been made. What looks like a tiny building on the outside is a cozy place with an amazing number of books on the inside!

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Book Group to Meet Thurs, 5/8. All Welcome.

Posted on 05/07/2014 by The Plymouth Press

From Betsy Tonkin

This Thursday, May 8th, is our first book group discussion, featuring the book “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed. It’s about a woman whose life was in shambles and decides to hike the PCT in part as an attempt to put her life back together again.

We will meet at the Plymouth Community Center/school building at 6:30 PM. Please bring your book with you, if you participated in reading it. The next read will be “Holes”. A discussion of “Holes” is set for June 12th.

Come with:
1. thoughts and opinions to share
2. suggestions for the next book to read
3. requests for date of next meeting: summer? fall?

Please let anyone you know who might be interested in joining the book group but is not yet on the email list. “Listeners” are welcome too! Contact Betsy at 672-3179 for more information.

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Correction – Historical Society Tour at 1:00, not 2:00

Posted on 05/03/2014 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Margo Marrone – There was an error in my column from Thursday. Find the correct information below:

Don’t forget to join your friends and neighbors in the Historic Society’s tour of historic sites in Plymouth this coming Sunday, May 4th, from 1-4 PM. Bus transportation will be provided. The tour begins at the museum (community center) and will end with a “tea” at the Echo Lake Inn. All sites are visible from the bus and only minimal walking is necessary. The tour will run rain or shine. Relive some of Plymouth’s colorful history and/or add your own historical tidbits. The bus will return guests to the museum after the tea.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/01/2014 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

4/27/14

Even though we have had some lovely, warm days, there is still a rather cold breeze at times. I suppose that is why we still have some piles of snow at our house – one of which I backed into this morning in our turn around! Clean-up is underway for those of us who make maple syrup after a rather strange sugaring season. By the way, did anyone see the snow owl that was perched on the roof of Tiki’s business on Rte 100, across from the Tyson Store. It was after church when it was spotted, which seems a strange time & place……

Don’t forget the Historical Society Tour on 5/4. Meet at the Community Building at 2:00 & finish up with a tea at the Echo Lake Inn around 4:00. There will be commentary on the bus, so most often walking will not be necessary for the 6 or so points of interest. Come, even if you haven’t pre-registered, join the fun & learn some new facts about our town!

I feel remiss that I do not always recognize the names of the youngsters living in town & therefore do not include their achievements in this column. I did see that congratulations are in order for Kyleigh Savery, since she made the honor roll at Black River! Please let me know what our students are doing, so they can receive the recognition they deserve!

I understand that Bobbi Lynds put the GREEN UP DAY notice on Plymouth Facebook, but of course I am not a Facebook person & did not see it! In any case, she has agreed to take on this project so with the help of Julie Dupont, our annual roadside clean-up effort will take place on Saturday, 5/3. Folks can pick up green bags at the back of the town building at 8:00 AM & receive an assignment of an area to clear. As in the past, there will be a potluck lunch at noon. Traditionally it has been a tasty feast with all ages enjoying it!

It is suggested that you wear sensible shoes for walking along the roads, gloves & bright colors or a safety vest. Thanks to ABLE Waste for accepting these green bags over the next three weeks for those who can‘t participate on Saturday, but see an area in need of picking up & go to it! In addition to volunteers to clear along the roadways, pick-up trucks are needed to haul trash back to the town building. as the volunteers leave the filled bags along the road. Contact Bobbi Lynds with any questions – 603 443 2198 or Blynds603@gmail.com.

A youth time is planned for after-school on 5/7 from 3:30 to 5:30 at Tyson Church. Cheryl Bishop (802-345-9525) & Denise Dean will be offering crafts & discussing the blessings of mothers & how we can recognize them on their special day. All are welcome.

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned the passing of Kathy Tuttle. We will remember her at Tyson Church during the time of our regular service at 10:30 AM, Sunday 5/11 with her favorite hymns. Her son Charlie will share some of his memories with us. Cookies will be served & we welcome all who would like to attend. In addition, there will be a time to meet Kathy’s family, including her 5 children, spouses, & other family members on Saturday, 5/10 at Kathy’s house on Scout Camp Road between 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM. It will not be a formal service, but refreshments will be served.

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Plymouth Historical Society Tour on Sunday, May 4

Posted on 04/30/2014 by The Plymouth Press

From Betsy Tonkin

Wilder House, Plymouth UnionDon’t forget to join your friends and neighbors in the Historic Society’s tour of historic sites in Plymouth this coming Sunday, May 4th, from 1-4 PM. Bus transportation will be provided. The tour begins at the museum (community center) and will end with a “tea” at the Echo Lake Inn. All sites are visible from the bus and only minimal walking is necessary. The tour will run rain or shine. Relive some of Plymouth’s colorful history and/or add your own historical tidbits. The bus will return guests to the museum after the tea.

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