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1/12/14

Well, in case you were wondering what happened to me last week – I just didn’t get it done! My babysitting schedule has changed to Mondays, which means I need to submit the column on Sunday night. Karen Evans, Naomi Moyer, & I went snowshoeing on Sunday afternoon (1/5), then I went to sleep early, never giving it a thought until I was in bed dozing off that Monday night!

Tyson Ladies Aid met on 1/9 this month, a week later than usual. Plans for the year were mapped out – Good Friday Bake Sale at Shaw’s in Ludlow, participating in the Strawberry Festival in June, & of course the Bazaar in August. The group usually meets the 1st Thursday of each month downstairs in Tyson Church. Although holding their meetings there, It is not actually a church organization & is not limited to Plymouth residents either! New members are always welcome.

The Reach Out Luncheon will also be held a week later this month – 1/23, in the downstairs Community Room at Tyson Church. This is a cooperative effort of Tyson Ladies Aid & Tyson Church. The speaker, at 11:00 AM, will be Brandon Bergey, who will present a video of Bethany Birches campers. The menu will be hot dogs, salads, & wonderful maple squares & brownies with Maple Creamie ice cream from the Green Mountain Sugar House (thanks, Ann!)

Baptism of Landon Thomas Perrino: Owen Perrino (back to the camera!) Chris Perrino, Melissa Perrino, me, Landon Perrino, Meghan Garrow, & Brad Southworth

Despite the icy conditions, the church was full for the baptism of our grandson, Landon Thomas Perrino. Meghan Garrow & Brad Southworth were godparents & big brother, Owen enjoyed being up front during the ceremony. A sumptuous luncheon followed at the Echo Lake Inn!

I understand that exam week is coming up in Woodstock & then before you know it, winter break will be happening. It just seems like time flies lately, but it has been nice to see that the daylight hours are getting longer!

I only know of one birthday, Cindy Vosburg on 1/20, so best wishes to her. I will gladly note other birthdays, anniversaries, & other momentous occasions, if you let me know…..

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

12/8/13

I understand that the Christmas craft project that took place at the Plymouth Community Center last Saturday in the former elementary school building was quite a success! Five young people & four adults joined Carolyn Scott & Laurie Marechaux to make creative Christmas ornaments from assorted odds & ends. It is possible crafts could become a monthly activity at the Center!

Tyson Ladies Aid Christmas party of 12/5/13

Tyson Ladies Aid had their annual Christmas party downstairs at Tyson Church on Thursday, 12/5. A number of members were unable to attend, but those that were there had a wonderful time. As has been the case for several years now, boxes of soft tissues were collected for the residents of the Gill Home & gifts for the teens at the two Windsor County Youth Services homes. On 12/18, 10 Christmas baskets will be assembled for special folks in our area as a Christmas remembrance.

Please note the there will a free blood sugar & blood pressure screening clinic at the Community Center (school) on Tuesday, 12/17 from 3-5:30 PM. It is sponsored by Plymouth First Response (Sue Poirier) & Health Officer, Russ Tonkin, & all information will be kept confidential.

It was a pleasure to officiate at the wedding of Jamie Rose Richard & Kevin Ellis Leary at the church on Saturday evening. Then they enjoyed a reception at the Echo Lake Inn immediately following the ceremony.

Don’t forget the happenings at the Notch on Sunday, 12/15 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Music, sleigh rides, crafts, & the lighting of the Memory Tree at 3:00 PM. I know that many of us from Tyson Ladies Aid have already been baking food that will be available at the Wilder House. A variety of hearty soups, chili, & all sorts of goodies will be on hand, so be sure to stop over.

Plans are falling into place for the festivities at Tyson Church on Sunday 12/22. In addition to our regular morning Worship Service at 10:30 AM, we will have our Annual Community Candlelight Service at 7:00 PM. This year we will have an additional activity – cookie decorating for area young people starting at 5:00 PM, under the direction of Kathy Lynds, who has done a similar program at the Historic Site over the years. Pizza will be served, so if possible let Kathy know at kathylynds@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

As usual, we will also serve goodies downstairs after the Candlelight Service, so folks will have a chance to wish one another a Merry Christmas. Each year we use the collection from this service to provide for needs within the community. This year we will be giving the funds to the family of Nolan Alberty, not quite 3 years of age, who is battling cancer for the 2nd time. He is making progress, but prayers are always welcome. As a matter of fact, there are several of us in the area who have cancer over this past year or dealt with surgeries & illnesses. This will be a time of thanksgiving & sharing hugs!