“COOLIDGE” Book Signing with Amity Shlaes Feb. 17

Posted on 02/09/2013 by The Plymouth Press

From Diane Kemble, Education Director, Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation

Event sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation

Where: President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site (3780 Route 100A Plymouth Notch, VT 05056)

When: February 17, 2pm (exhibit opens at 1pm)

Amity Shlaes, author of a new book on Calvin Coolidge, and a Trustee of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation, will be launching and signing her widely praised new book Coolidge at the President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center, in Plymouth Notch, VT, on Feb 17, at 2pm. This event is sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation, and the Yankee Bookshop will be providing books and audio books for sale at this event with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Coolidge Foundation. There will be a small reception following the talk. The permanent exhibit will also be open for those wishing to learn more about President Calvin Coolidge.

Coolidge is a brilliant and provocative reexamination of America’s 30th president, Calvin Coolidge, and the decade of unparalleled growth that the nation enjoyed under his leadership. In this riveting biography, Shlaes traces Coolidge’s improbable rise from a tiny town in New England to a youth so unpopular he was shut out of college fraternities at Amherst College up through Massachusetts politics. After a divisive period of government excess and corruption, Coolidge restored national trust in Washington and achieved what few other peacetime presidents have: He left office with a federal budget smaller than the one he inherited. Shlaes is also the author of The Forgotten Man and The Greedy Man.

For more information please call Kate Bradley 802-672-3389 or email her at kbradley@calvin-coolidge.org

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 02/09/2013 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

2/3/13

Well, we have certainly had a mixed bag of weather – rain, snow, frigid cold, & balmy temperatures! It makes it hard for the body to adjust…… What do you think, will Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of early spring come to fruition? I can’t vouch for the veracity of this info, but I read that this celebration dates to the early Christians in Europe – why that would be, I haven‘t a clue! Settlers of Pennsylvania counted on the groundhog’s intelligence, with the first written observance of the tradition beginning in 1886.

The Plymouth Historical Society will be meeting on Sunday 2/10 at 4:15 at the Town Hall, so plan to attend.

Whoops, guess I missed Chris Lynds birthday at the end of Jan – hope it was a good one. If you see Laurie Marechaux around 2/21, please wish her a happy birthday. I would love to share more of these happy occasions, so let me know names & dates – years not required!

Condolences to the family & friends of Wayne Blanchard & George Hopp, Sr, both of whom passed away peacefully on 2/3, following a long illnesses.

Some of our local students will be heading to Panama for the school break. It should be a wonderful opportunity to learn about other places & also to lend a hand. I hope they will report back so news can be included in the column.

I understand that Sue & Al Poirier did a CPR class & certified folks at our Plymouth snowmobile center, for which Missy wanted to express her thanks. We are so fortunate to have all of these local resource people!

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Plymouth Post Office Closed on Saturday

Posted on 02/08/2013 by The Plymouth Press

From Melissa Lynds

The Plymouth Post Office will be closed Saturday, February 9 , 2013. There will be no route delivery on Saturday either, due to weather conditions. Open at 8 am on Monday.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report: Bethany Birches Family Fun Day Today!

Posted on 02/03/2013 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

1/27/13

Cold weather & the fact we have had no significant accumulation of snow lately hasn’t kept folks from enjoying some time outdoors! Melissa & Chris had Owen out on his skis at Okemo briefly yesterday. I wonder what the warm-up in temps will do to the snow this week! I have heard from folks who have retreated for a time to FL & AZ who report cooler than normal temps, too.

This coming weekend consider some outside activities at Bethany Birches Camp. On Sunday, 2/3, they will be having their Family Fun Day, when all ages are encouraged to participate. It will take place from 12:30 through 4:30 PM with skating, tubing, & trekking along the trails. There will be goodies & fun for all!

For your information, Tyson Church will be having an Ash Wed service on Feb 13th at 6:00 PM. I am already working on the Lenten series, so we hope that folks will join us.

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Activities for All Ages Feb. 23 at Coolidge Museum and Education Center

Posted on 02/03/2013 by The Plymouth Press

From Diane Kemble, Education Director, Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation

Mark your calendars for the first “Family Day” on February 23 at the President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center in Plymouth Notch, VT. Sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation in cooperation with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, a variety of activities will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visitors of all ages can explore the museum exhibits: More Than Two Words and Gone Fishin’ with the President. Hands-on activities will be ongoing in the classroom. Visitors can make small diaries, just like the ones Calvin and his sister Abbie used, and read some samples of what they wrote in their diaries. Try out ink pens, handle artifacts from Coolidge’s time, see photographs of President Coolidge’s Inauguration, and have your picture taken with the President and Mrs. Coolidge.

There will be old-time movie shorts shown in the Fireplace Room and at 1:00 Bill Jenney will give us a preview of the upcoming Baseball Exhibit. Explore the wintry village, try to solve the Coolidge Quest, and stop in at the Plymouth Cheese Factory. Suggested donation is $10 per family.

For more information call 802-324-3389 or see www.calvin-coolidge.org. The Museum and Education Center are located at 3780 Route 100 A in Plymouth, VT. The next Family Day will be held on March 23.

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Jim Cooke brings Calvin Coolidge to life at the Statehouse Feb. 6

Posted on 02/02/2013 by The Plymouth Press

From www.crankyyankees.net

Jim Cooke as Calvin CoolidgeFebruary 6 ~ Jim Cooke *
Calvin Coolidge: More Than Two Words
Drawing from Coolidge’s letters, speeches, press conferences, and autobiography, Jim Cooke brings Coolidge to life and helps us understand why Will Rogers said, “Mr. Coolidge has more subtle humor than almost any public man I ever met.”

Location: Farmers Night Series event
House Chamber, Vermont State House, 7:30 p.m.
Sponsor: Cabot Creamery

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Dry Hydrant Complete on Dead End Road

Posted on 01/24/2013 by The Plymouth Press

From Al Poirier, Plymouth Emergency Services

The Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department has completed the repairs of a dry hydrant on Dead End Road that was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. The repair of this dry hydrant is part of a comprehensive program to improve and maintain fire protection in Plymouth. This is the last hydrant that needed to be repaired for damages caused by Tropical Storm Irene.

The Fire Department is continuously improving fire protection in Plymouth by installing and maintaining dry hydrants to improve the availability and accessibility of water for firefighting purposes. The Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force through the Northern Vermont Resource Conservation and Development Council provided assistance to the Fire Department in developing a plan to improve water supply in Plymouth.

The Vermont Legislature approved appropriations to assist communities in installing dry hydrants to improve fire protection in the rural area of Vermont. Additionally, in 2012 special funds were available to help repair hydrants damaged by Irene. The Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force with the assistance of the Northern Vermont Resource Conservation and Development Council administers the grant program.

Dry hydrants are a preferred method of providing water for’ firefighting in areas where there are no water mains. A dry hydrant consists of a 6 to 8 inch pipe with a fitting to which a pump/ tanker truck can attach. The pipe connects to a water source (Pond or stream) that can supply at least 60,000 gallons under drought conditions.

This is but one example of the service your fire department provides in preparation for the next alarm.

If you have any questions about developing a rural water supply in your area, please contact the Vermont Rural Fire Protection Task Force at 802-828-4582 , dryhydrantguy@yahoo.com , or visit http://www.nvtrcd.org/vtrfptf.html .

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 01/24/2013 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

1/21/13

Cold, cold, cold but at least those wind gusts have subsided! This month seems to be moving along quickly & already the daylight hours are noticeably longer, which is always encouraging.

I have noticed a multitude of squirrels in our yard & also 3 male turkeys seem to be gleaning some fallen seed from our bird feeder. Shirley & Bob Billings have been gathering squirrels in a “have a heart” trap to disperse them elsewhere, but a bobcat thought that might be an easy meal when he was wandering through their yard. Catching a glimpse of this elusive creature is something that I have been longing to do!

Just a reminder that Worship is continuing at Tyson Church & I was actually able to attend yesterday. Please note that a telephone has been installed & the answering machine is being checked regularly. The number is 228-4770.

I do not view this column as a way to discuss my current health situation, although a number of people seem to want to keep updated. Melissa set up this site for me, so I am noting it here. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/margomarrone

The changes at the Plymouth Post Office will begin 1/28/13 with the new window hours being from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM & from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, on Monday through Friday. On Sat. the hours are 8:00 AM until noon. There will be no changes in delivery & the lobby will open to PO Box holders from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, M-F.

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In case you missed it… Plymouth featured on CBS Sunday Morning

Posted on 01/21/2013 by The Plymouth Press

Watch Mo Rocca’s interview and tour of the Calvin Coolidge Historic State Site with Bill Jenney on the CBS website.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50139338n

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Watch CBS this Sunday morning for Coolidge State Historic Site feature

Posted on 01/19/2013 by The Plymouth Press

On Friday, Jan. 11, Mo Rocca and CBS Sunday morning visited the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site for a story to air on January 20 about President Coolidge and his homestead presidential inaugural.

See photos of the visit

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