Margo Marrone’ Plymouth Report

Posted on 09/07/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

9/3/12

This warm weather wants to fool us into thinking it is still summer, although it is getting darker earlier & there is a definite chill in the air. It is very enjoyable, though! We were unable to get to the Notch for one reason or another, but I understand the Shakespeare event was very well attended. These actors, from many different places, often gather in Killington. This year they decided to perform for the community & the Coolidge Foundation provided the space in the church.

I understand from Kathy Lynds, who took her grandsons – Mathew, Jake, & Jon to the Children’s Stage with Alastair Moock, that it was a wonderful interactive time for youngsters.

It sounds like the Notch was buzzing with activity this weekend with over 300 visitors on Saturday & 200 or more on Sunday. The Folk & Blues Festival attracted a good number of people both days. This is the first time in years we have missed it!

Congratulations to Midge Tucker who was elected President of the General Federation of the Women’s Clubs in VT. Fran Derlinga was elected Vice President.

September is VT Archaeology month & there will be another Tales of the Notch Cemetery on 9/18 at 2:00 PM, a time with local historians who will discuss the finely carved slate stones of the late 1700s & the final resting places of the Coolidge family & other Plymouth notables such as the spiritualist Achsa Sprague. For more details call: Bill Jenney, (802) 672-3773

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Buckwheat Reaping at Coolidge Site 8/29

Posted on 08/27/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Diane Kemble, Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation

See the Drop Reaper in Action this Wednesday!
You’re invited to drop by the Coolidge Site this Wednesday, August 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. to see Fred DePaul use a drop reaper to mow the buckwheat field with his horses. This field of buckwheat was planted by Springfield, VT students this spring and Wednesday is a rare opportunity to see a drop reaper in action. The field is located near the tourist cabins and visitors are invited to take a small bundle of buckwheat home.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 08/26/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

8/19/12

Isn’t it interesting how quickly our bodies adjust. The lack of humidity & temps in the low 70’s with a cool breeze felt cold this past weekend, after the high humidity & higher temps of the past couple of weeks. Not complaining, though, I would rather don a sweater than be sweltering!

I hope folks are being careful on Rte 100 near Lake Amherst, where a culvert has been replaced & a strip is now gravel. Lots going on in that section of town. The boat ramp on the lake is being replaced, so there has been heavy equipment there, also.

Things are falling into place nicely for the Tender Hearts & Helping Hands Celebration on Sunday, 8/26/12. It is a town-wide event to remember & celebrate that way folks reached out to help each other after “Irene”. For those who are interested, there will be a worship service 10:30 – 11:00 at Tyson Church. At 11:30 festivities under the tent at the Echo Lake Inn will get underway & will include: thanks by various groups; a time to share individual thanks; potluck luncheon; & music by Melissa Maravell & others. Everyone is invited, so come join the fun!

Coming up 9/1 & 2 is the The Plymouth Folk & Blues, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Well-known & highly acclaimed musicians will be on hand again at the Plymouth Notch Historic Site. This exciting yearly event is organized by Jay Ottaway & is free, although donations are gratefully accepted. Check out the website www.plymouthfolk.com for more information. There are also wagon rides on Saturday & children’s concert both days.

Cindy Summer & Steve Heilner, photo by Michelle Pingree

It was my pleasure to officiate the wedding of Cindy Summer & Steve Heilner on Sat, 8/18 at their place, Peaceful Acres, on Dublin Rd. It was a beautiful setting out on the lawn near the pond where the 100 or so guests gathered for the ceremony. Cindy’s daughter, Cassie was the Matron of Honor & her son, Sean read from 1 Corinthians. Many local friends were in attendance & others from afar. Tom & Linda Rossi provided a wonderful meal!

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Stand Up Shakespeare to Perform at Historic Site on 9/1

Posted on 08/26/2012 by The Plymouth Press

From Michael Lewis, Associate Director of Stand Up Shakespeare

Calling all lovers of verse and prose and theater for a performance by “Stand Up Shakespeare” next weekend at the Calvin Coolidge Historic Site (Christian Union Church). This is our 3rd annual public performance and it has been a great success. The show is Saturday, Sept. 1st., and is free to the public.

We are a group of professional Shakespearean actors from New York City, and we’ve been gathering in Vermont for the last 12 years to work on the craft and art of performing the works (and words) of the Bard.

We do hope you’ll lend your support. View the flyer for all the relevant information.

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Plymouth Report addition

Posted on 08/22/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

8/13/12

Contributed by Margo Marrone

Oh, sometimes I am behind the times! Belated happy anniversary wishes to Marcia Bender & Scott Hepler on 8/13 & Naomi & Steve Moyer on 8/14! We attended another anniversary celebration on Sunday – the 60th for Bethany Mennonite Church. Tom & I took Owen with us & appreciated the help of Matt & Jennifer Maxham’s youngsters in entertaining Owen during church!

Assuming the warm weather will continue, there will be ham & a variety of salads for the Reach Out Luncheon on Thursday, 8/16 downstairs in the Community Room at Tyson Church. Our speaker at 11:00 AM will be Mike Clarke, talking about “Wright Way” – his home at Hawk where he has incorporated his admiration for Frank Lloyd Wright & “organic architecture “.

There are many areas of our town that still show the signs of “Irene’s” visit to our area. Yet even amid the displaced rocks and mounds of silt, greenery is emerging. You can see it along Pingree flats and on Dublin Rd where the brook overflowed its banks and washed across the road. I assume it was the Sheldon’s who planted tiny sunflowers on the barren soil near the bridge, They make me smile when I ride my bike past them!

The way folks have responded to the hardships brought in the wake of the storm is what we will be celebrating on 8/26. Please consider joining us at the Inn at Water’s Edge on Thurs, 8/16 at 1:00 PM as we finalize plans for the town-wide,Tender Hearts & Helping Hands event. For those who wish to come to church that Sunday, our Worship service will be from 10:30 until 11:00. Various groups will note their appreciation at the tent at the Echo Lake Inn, starting at 11:30. After that those who wish to thank folks for their help will have time to do so. Special notes of thanks can be written and displayed on 2 large boards, for there are many who want to express their gratitude for the way people came together to assist one another. The potluck lunch, will follow as we gather for good food and even better conversation. I hope some musicians will bring their instruments and add to the fun.

The rain this past Thursday evening meant that Melissa Maravell performed in the library at Hawk, while the storm prevailed outside. It was like a private concert for the dozen or so people who sat in comfortable chairs and enjoyed her lovely voice and the nice selection of songs. If you missed it, you can hear her at the Church of Our Saviour, off Rte 4 on Mission Farm Rd in Killington on 8/25 at 7:00 PM. A free-will offering will be taken.

The free lawn concerts at Hawk at 7:00 PM on Thursdays. This week, 8/16 will feature James Mee & Mike Sullivan. The concerts are held rain or shine. On 8/23 Woodchuck’s Revenge will be there and the final concert will be the mello sounds of Bud & Budd on 8/30.

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Spreading the word…..

Posted on 08/22/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Contributed by Margo Marrone

Reminder about theTender Hearts & Helping Hands Celebration on Sunday, 8/26/12. It is a town-wide event to remember & celebrate that way folks reached out to help each other after “Irene”. For those who are interested, there will be a worship service 10:30 – 11:00 at Tyson Church. At 11:30 festivities under the tent at the Echo Lake Inn will get underway & will include: thanks by various groups; a time to share individual thanks; potluck luncheon; & music by Melissa Maravell & others. Everyone is invited, so come join the fun! If you have an over-abundance of veggies in your garden & would like to share them, feel free to bring them along…..

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Missing Cat

Posted on 08/22/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Hi neighbors,

Please

help me to find my cat…. My sweet kitty ZORO has been missing since Saturday and my other kitty, Boo is so upset that his brother is gone. He is missing in the Dillon Road/Kingdom Road area, he is TOOOOOO FRIENDLY. Please call 802-228-7144 if you see him.. LEAVE A MESSAGE if I am not home.

Thank you!

Laurie Marechaux

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Plymouth Report

Posted on 08/14/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Reprinted with permission from the VT Standard

Contributed by Margo Marrone

8/6/12

What a sweltering weekend! As I am writing this on Mon morning, it is so nice to feel the cool & less humid breeze. The turnout for Old Home Day at the notch was down a bit & I am wondering if folks opted for cooler pursuits. On my way past the lakes on Saturday, it seemed like cars were at every point of access to the water & Camp Plymouth State Park had a nice crowd!

Plymouth Emergency Services thanks the community for their support of the BBQ on Saturday. Those at the Bake Table (Bea & John Wheeler, Shirley & Bob Billings, & Dale Lynds) tried to stay cool & keep the goodies from melting. Speaking of melting, we were close to that point during the wedding in the Tyson Church that afternoon!

Bonnie Allen made the cake for the reception at the Echo Lake Inn this past weekend & it was delicious! Apparently a compromise was reached between the bride & groom because it included both carrot cake & chocolate cake! Nice to see that both Hawk & the Echo Lake Inn have had weddings these past 2 weekends, bringing folks to our lovely town.

Apparently Steve Forbes presentation at the Coolidge Foundation Annual Meeting was well attended this past week, as was the Musicale on Sunday. I understand that Jane Berlin Pauley gave some interesting history about Josephine Baker along with singing the songs, many of which were performed in Paris because of racial overtones here in the US. Jane & Abigail Charbonneau, who played the Grace Coolidge piano are both very talented teachers at the Concord School of Music.

Final plans for the Tyson Ladies Aid Bazaar were the main topic for discussion at the 8/2 meeting. It sounds like the selection of baskets & gift certificates will be exceptional – something for everyone! Don’t forget that it is this Saturday, 8/11 at Veterans Park in Ludlow & there will be the usual chicken BBQ, done by John Murphy Jr.

There was also talk about having a children’s story time through the Tyson Library (sponsored by TLA), held downstairs at Tyson Church. Tyson Ladies is not part of the church, but a wonderful partnership exists that has helped to make the church space a real community resource. The jointly sponsored Reach Out Community Luncheon takes place there on the 3rd Thursday of each month – the next one being on 8/16. It begins at 11:00 AM with a speaker, then a scrumptious free meal is served – a nice variety of salads this time.

Please note that the Inn at Water’s Edge has offered to host the Thurs 8/16 organizational meeting to discuss the 8/26 town-wide Tender Hearts & Helping Hands celebration. It would be nice to have a number of folks bring their ideas as we make final plans to celebrate the wonderful ways people helped each other in the aftermath of “Irene”. Along with the potluck lunch under the tent at the Echo Lake Inn, it would be wonderful to have some lively music Please call & let me know if you have any suggestions & can help with planning.

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Field Hockey Clinic

Posted on 08/05/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC

For students entering grades 3- 8

SPONSORED BY THE WOODSTOCK UNION HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY TEAM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15TH

10:00 A.M. –  12:00 P.M.

ON THE YVONNE FRATES FIELD AT WUHS (in case of rain – inside at Union Arena) 

BRING WATER AND A MOUTHGUARD

WEAR SHINGUARDS IF YOU HAVE THEM

STICKS WILL BE PROVIDED

To sign up in advance …..EMAIL  wendywannop@gmail.com

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TYSON LADIES’ AID PLANS ITS ANNUAL BAZAAR FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2012

Posted on 08/03/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Contributed by Sally Scarp

TYSON, VT……….The Tyson Ladies’ Aid Association will hold its 102nd annual summer bazaar on the green at Veterans Memorial Park in Ludlow, Vermont on Saturday August 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. The event will feature a chicken barbeque with corn on the cob and homemade coleslaw and baked beans. Baked goods, such as pies, cakes, cookies and bread will also be offered for sale.

“This is such a fun event, especially since Ludlow no longer celebrates the zucchini harvest”, said Janine Norman, one of the organizers. “We have some amazing bakers who are very proud of their wares and the natural ingredients they use. This year we will continue our basket raffle for over 50 themed baskets made and donated by our members”, she continues. “A special feature will be a basket of Vermont only products.”

The Tyson Ladies’ Aid Association was founded in 1880 to raise funds to bring a church to Tyson. In 1887, the Ladies had purchased the Tyson Iron Works office and established the Tyson Library at that site. After a period of inactivity, they reorganized in 1910 and have operated continuously since then, using money raised to support the library, fund scholarships and benefit the local community.

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