From Diane Kemble, Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation
Do you have an interest in history and would enjoy a three minute stint of public speaking at the Coolidge 4th of July? Readers needed at noon at the Plymouth Cemetery. Please email education@calvin-coolidge.org or call the Coolidge Foundation office at 672-3389. We’ll send you your part so you’ll be all set to bring some of President Coolidge’s words to life. Thank you!
From Margo Marrone (7/30/02)
I arise, tired from a restless sleep.
Why, my Father, such a fitful night?
The darkness hangs about the trees,
The shades on dawn’s windows still shut tight.
But as I look – a wondrous change takes place,
A ridge of red flickers to life.
I see it vaguely through the trees,
Only if I hold my head just right.
But in my vigil I persist & wait,
Til suddenly the whole horizon’s bright.
There seems almost a fire beyond the trees,
The world’s aglow & shows Your might
And so what lesson would You have me learn –
Though darkness comes, You bring the Light.
Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard
6/11/12
Well, the weather cooperated nicely for the events at the Historic site this weekend. It seemed like quite a crowd, although I was only in the vicinity of the Emergency Services chicken BBQ & we were quite busy! It is always fun to visit with local folks who come out to enjoy the plentiful lunch & also to meet people from many other places.
Congratulations to Tara Metcalf on receiving the Tyson Ladies Aid scholarship for WUHS this year. It is always nice to have a local student receive it. Amanda Bortlein won the one for BRHS.
Missed some June birthdays: Sue Poirier on 6/4, Sally Nadeau on 6/9 & soon to happen, Georgiana Whalen on 6/26. I can’t recall the exact date, but Angela Miccio’s is near the middle of June. Also, is it 60 years of marriage for Bill & Genie Calkins on 6/14? Congratulations!
Wanted to thank Melissa for hosting a joint birthday party for Tom & me on Sunday. Great food & a wonderful time with family & friends – it doesn’t get any better than that!
At our Church Council Meeting on Sunday, we discussed an anniversary event to mark a year & the tremendous progress since “Irene”. So, on Sunday, 8/26, we would like to gather at the church to remember the many blessings that came during that time. We are hoping that many of our Emergency Services folks will join us, but there are a multitude of thanks to be given to so many people. The reach out & helping hands throughout our area were truly amazing. We are thinking about a potluck lunch as well at noon – hopefully spreading out onto the church lawn. Please mark your calendars for We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby – Let’s Give Thanks.
From Sally Scarp
ANNUAL PLYMOUTH STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2012
FROM 5PM – 8PM
AT CAMP PLYMOUTH STATE PARK
The annual Plymouth Strawberry Festival is being held this year at Camp Plymouth State Park on Echo Lake from 5pm – 8pm on Wednesday June 20th, 2012. It will be held rain or shine thanks to the efforts of the Tyson Ladies Aid Association, Plymouth Emergency Services and the Tyson Church!
Come meet your friends and neighbors and enjoy culinary delights from our menus including BBQ’d burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, homemade salads, baked beans and our wonderful fresh homemade strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream and ice cream! There will be lots for the kids to do including a crafts table, face painting, a Bouncy House, and Touch a Truck(s)! PLUS there will be a huge raffle with many, many prizes!
This is a special time for all our communities to celebrate the progress we have made working together to recover from Tropical Storm Irene. We’ve come a long way, Baby!!!
Admission to the park is free. Proceeds from this event will benefit Plymouth Emergency Services, Tyson’s Ladies Aid Association which supports the Tyson Library, funds scholarships for a Black River and Woodstock senior student and has other activities benefiting our communities. Proceeds will also support a Farm & Wilderness Campership fund to be awarded to a year round youth living in the Plymouth/Bridgewater Area.
From Jen Flaster
Coolidge family members, Memorial Foundation board members, historic site staff and Plymouth residents gathered under sunny skies on Saturday to dedicate a new interactive exhibit at the Coolidge Museum and Education Center. Speakers included Christopher Coolidge Jeter and Jennifer Coolidge Harville, great grandchildren of President Coolidge, Noelle MacKay, Commissioner of the Department of Economic , Housing and Community Affairs, Mimi Baird, Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation, Paul Ahad, exhibit designer and Governor Shumlin.
The exhibit, entitled “More than Two Words: The Life and Legacy of Calvin Coolidge” includes reels, artifacts and audio recordings on the life of the 30th President and the development of his personal and political philosophies and his compelling accomplishments.As visitors explored the new exhibit, the Plymouth Emergency Services provided a delicious chicken bbq lunch, the Plymouth Historical Society showed off its new Civil War display and the Plymouth cheese factory offered free samples.
WARNING
The legal voters of Plymouth are hereby warned that Wednesday, June 13, 2012 the polls at the Plymouth Municipal Building will be open 10:00AM – 7:00PM, for the purpose of voting by Australian Ballot as petitioned for the Proposed Plymouth Town Plan dated March 12, 2012.
Dated at Plymouth, Vermont this 10th day of May, 2012
Ralph Michael, Chair
Andrew Crossman
Russ Tonkin
From Margo Marrone
Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard
6/4/12
Things will be hopping at the Historic Site this weekend. I am sure there will be a schedule of activities noted elsewhere in the paper. Just to highlight a few events & let you know that there is free admission from 11:00 to 5:00 on Sat, 6/9. The Governor will be on hand at 10:00 AM, as well as the Coolidge family to dedicate the new interactive exhibit. Jim Cooke will be presenting More Than 2 Words. There will be live music, wagon rides, children’s activities, & sheep shearing; along with local artisans displays. Support our Emergency Services by enjoying the noontime chicken BBQ or dine at the Wilder House, which is now open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. Wine & cheese tasting will take place at the cheese factory!
In addition, the Historical Society will be displaying at the old school house on Saturday. Don’t forget that they will also have an exhibit at the VT History Expo taking place at the Tunbridge Fairground 6/16 & 17. Be sure to welcome to the new intern at the Visitor Center, Lucy Hamer, a grad student at UVM. Her endeavors will also include a historical & architectural study of the Wilder House.
Late best wishes to Mike Lynds whose birthday was 6/1. While William & Ruth Bostock are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on 6/6, my Tom will be celebrating his birthday. For a small town, we have a number of folks with birthdays on 6/14 – Doris Earle, Matt Harootunian, BetteAnn Sailer, & me!
I understand that Kyleigh Savery is en-route home from her recent stay in Boston where she underwent heart surgery – welcome back & so glad to hear you are healing nicely! I am hoping to have a picture & a write-up next week about Ryan Blanchard’s work on the gardens at the Aldrich house. Also, if there are other high school grads who would like me to note their future plans, please email me!
Lastly, hope you have marked your calendar for the Strawberry Festival on Wed, 6/20 at Camp Plymouth State Park from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Tickets for the raffle (fantastic prizes!) can be obtained from Kathy Lynds or me ahead of time, in case you can’t attend this fun event.
From Sue Poirier
Plymouth Strawberry Festival
Wednesday, June 20th
5- 8 pm
Camp Plymouth State Park
The annual Plymouth Strawberry Festival is again being held this year at Camp Plymouth State Park on Echo Lake. It will be held rain or shine thanks to the efforts of the Tyson Ladies Aid, Plymouth Emergency Services and the Tyson Church! Come meet your friends and neighbors and enjoy culinary delights from our menus including BBQ’d burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, home made salads and baked beans, our wonderful fresh strawberry (homemade) shortcake with real whipped cream and ice cream! There will be lots for the kids to do including a crafts table, face painting, a Bouncy House, and Touch a Truck(s)! AND there will be a huge raffle with many many prizes!
This is a special time for all of our communities to celebrate the progress our communities have made working together to recover from TS Irene. We’ve come a long way, Baby!!! Admission to the park is free. Proceeds from this event will benefit Plymouth Emergency Services, Community Outreach activities, scholarships for Black River and Woodstock H.S. seniors,children/youth programs and a Farm & Wilderness Campership fund for year round Plymouth/Bridgewater youth.
From Betsy Tonkin
The Plymouth Historical Society is now open on Saturdays from 12 TO 2 PM, except June 9th and 16th.
Save the dates and come see us here as well:
• June 9th Grand Opening permanent Coolidge Exhibit
Coolidge Historic Site- Old School House
• June 16th and 17th, Vt. History Expo Tunbridge
• June 20th Strawberry Festival
• July 4th Coolidge Historic Site – Old School House
• August 4th Plymouth Old Home Day
• September 22nd Cheese and Harvest Festival
Don’t forget:
• 2012 memberships still encouraged ($5 single, $10 family)
• stories and pictures of Tropical Storm Irene wanted
Next meeting is June 24th 4-6 pm at the Historical Society Building
