Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 01/20/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

Editor’s Note: Our apologies for the delayed posting of this submission

1/16/12

So, it is finally looking & feeling like winter! I know a number of people who will be able to return to work now that the snow has arrived. Not sure if it brought many folks up for this long weekend, but the parking lot at the Echo Lake Inn looked full when we came past on Sat evening!

We were returning from the Emergency Services spaghetti supper, which actually went quite well, despite the many other events that were taking place in the area. I attended the 90th birthday party at the Bridgewater Grange in honor of Clara Hoisington, which was very nice, then ventured over to the dinner. Always nice to have a chance to chat with community folks! Thanks to everyone who prepared food, those who served & cleaned up, & of course those who came & supported the cause, while enjoying the meal.

Some of the same EMS personnel took part in a CPR training on Sunday, taught by Sue Poirier. Lunch consisted of leftovers – you guessed it – spaghetti & meatballs! Of course, there were lots of yummy desserts on hand, too.

The monthly Reach Out Luncheon downstairs at Tyson Church will take place this Thurs, 1/19 at 11:00. We are hoping that Michelle Stinson will be able to join us to talk about LPCTV. The menu will be Shepherd’s Pie, salad, & dessert, so consider joining us!

By the way, Bethany Birches Camp is running a great season of winter camps, including tubing, skating & broomball on the rink. As usual, there will be great food, indoor games, singing, scavenger hunts; all with stories about God and what it means to follow Jesus.

The 1st session, Bobcat, will run from 1/ 20-22, for 3rd – 6th graders. The theme for the weekend is “Firsts”. Marcia Bender will lead times of singing while Lee Moore from Randolph will be on hand to share at “stovesides“.

Lynx Camp for 5th -8th graders will be 2/24-26. Along with traditional BBC winter favorites, they will be having the 2nd annual BBC snow ball Olympics! Benjemine will be back to cook along with other staff from summer 2011. The focus will be examining winter storms & how God provides for us during the storms of life.

Be sure to consider attending Family Fun Day: Feb 12th from 12 – 4pm. The whole family can enjoy an afternoon of tubing, broomball, cooperative games, hot chocolate, & snacks. For more information on any or all of these activities or to make reservations, you can call 672-5220.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 01/16/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

1/9/12

The recent saga of Plymouth should most certainly be documented, but there is quite a bit of history in our small town. Be part of learning more about it by attending the first meeting of the year of the Plymouth Historical Society, to be held on Sunday, Feb. 5th at 3:00 at Spike’s Snowmobile Center on Route 100A. Discussion will include planning upcoming activities & considering a new slate of officers. I understand that Melissa Lynds, who did an outstanding job, has decided to step down as president. Everyone is glad that she still plans to stay involved!

There is mixed news from Tyson Church this week. The generous contributions received at the Candlelight Service brought in $500 for the fuel assistance fund at Black River Good Neighbor Services. On a sad note, however, Carleton Harlow passed away suddenly on 1/6 from complications following surgery. The Memorial service will take place on Sat, 1/14 at 11:30 at the church. The luncheon, organized by Tyson Ladies Aid, will be held at the home of Ann & Doug Rose.

There seem to be a number of events taking place during the approaching holiday weekend, but please consider putting the Emergency Services spaghetti dinner at the Town Building on your calendar for Sat evening – 5:00 – 8:00 PM!

It may not be necessary, but in light of that horrible fire in CT recently, just wanted to remind folks on behalf our Emergency Services personnel, to please dispose of ashes properly. Paper bags are not a safe receptacle & leaving them on a wooden deck is asking for trouble, even where it appears that the embers are out.

I recall the story of a friend of mine years back. A spark from her fireplace hit an overstuffed chair when they moved the screen to add a log to the fire. They poured a considerable amount of water on the chair, but she was still nervous & insisted that the chair be place outside in the driveway, away from the house. In the morning, only ashes remained!

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First Meeting of the Plymouth Historical Society in 2012

Posted on 01/13/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Betsy Tonkin, Secretary, Plymouth Historical Society

It’s a new year!

Plymouth residents shared memories during the 250th anniversary celebration of Plymouth's founding.

2011 was a year that will be etched in the memories of us all. Plymouth celebrated its 250th anniversary, which two months later was followed by the ravages of Tropical Storm Irene. Fortunately, the Historical Society building and its contents escaped any damage, but road conditions and limited access prohibited fall programming and open hours. Given the historical events of 2011, it is hoped that in the coming year, the society can document both the birthday commemoration and the calamity that befell our town by compiling oral and written histories, photos and videos. It will be a huge project but one that history compels us to complete.

Please consider joining the Historical Society for 2012. Join as a single member ($5), family ($10), contributor ($25), sustainer ($50) or any other amount. Checks made out to the Plymouth Historical Society may be sent to:

Plymouth Vermont Historical Society
68 Town Office Road
Plymouth, VT 05056

Five Corners Cemetery Tour with the Plymouth Historical Society

Please inlcude your name, address, email address and phone number (optional). If desired, you can pick up a membership card at the post office or let us know (672-3179) if you want a card sent to your home. Memberships are tax deductible and run Jan. to Jan. Your participation will help maintain and preserve our valuable assets and create a perpetual living memory of Tropical Storm Irene and the 250th anniversary celebration. Programs of interest to Plymouth residents as well as visitors are also on the agenda for 2012.

Our first meeting of the year will be Sunday, Feb. 5th at 3:00. It will be held at Spike’s Snowmobile Center on Route 100A. At that time we will discuss the coming years’s activities and consider a new slate of officers. Much to everyone’s disappointment, Melissa Lynds has decided to step down as president but will stay involved in the Historical Society. She has done an amazing job in developing community outreach programming, upgrading the interior of the building and its display of artifacts and significantly increasing membership and income. THANK YOU , MELISSA!!! If anyone is interested in submitting his/her name to place on the ballot for president (or co-presidents??), please speak to Melissa before the meeting (672-3547 or email: erl_booty@vermontel.net). Our members are a dedicated, hard working and responsive group.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the meeting Feb. 5th and hope all of you will support the Plymouth Historical Society with your membership.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 01/06/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

1/2/12

Happy New Year to one & all! What crazy weather we are having these days. Just returned from a walk & noticed a fair amount of black ice – glad I wore my YakTrax. Do be careful.

I have just learned that Okemo is participating in the Ski VT program, which is offering a beginner package for $29 during the month of January for new skiers/riders age 7 & older. It includes a day pass, rental equipment & lesson. In order to take advantage of this program, you need to call 802-223-2439 in advance. I believe that Killington is also part of this program!

Congratulations to BettyAnn & Bob Hayward of Dublin Road who are excited that they now have a granddaughter. Grace Ann Kelley was born 12/28 at 11:15 AM, weighing 9 lb 10 oz & 19 1/2 inches long. She joins Diana & Mark’s 15 month old, son Calvin.

Life is full of transitions. Ellen Steward has recently taken another fall & is now residing in Brookside Health & Rehab at 1200 Christian Street White River Junction, VT 05001, in case you want to send her a card. Also, I learned that Arnold Sailer passed away on 12/21. I understand that he actually lived for quite some time in Bridgewater & was a Selectman there. Burial will take place in the spring.

Mark your calendars for Sat, 1/14 between 5:00 & 8:00PM for a Spaghetti Dinner at the Town Building sponsored by Emergency Services!

Nice to know that the Salt Ash Inn is back in business! Rooms only, but for $59/night during mid-week, that is quite a deal. Al said they were full for the Christmas week & you can book on-line at www.saltashinnvt.com. The restaurant is not open & liquor is not being served. Al is a bit miffed that the Liquor Board wanted to charge him to replace the safe drinking signs that were destroyed in the flood, since they told him he is still responsible for his guests…..

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FLOOD CAREGIVERS’ RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on 01/06/2012 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

From Margo Marrone

A three hour retreat for anyone who provided care for those who suffered in the Irene disaster will be provided through a grant from Episcopal Relief and Development on the following dates and locations:

Friday, January 13
5:30 pm ‐ 8:30 pm ‐ St. Luke’s Church, Chester

Saturday, January 14
10:00 am ‐ 1:00 pm ‐ Christ Church, Montpelier
5:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm ‐ Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington

Sunday, January 15
1:00 pm ‐ 4:00 pm ‐ St .Michael’s Church, Brattleboro
5:30 pm ‐ 8:30 pm ‐ St. Paul’s Church, White River Junction

RETREAT RESERVATIONS:
To register, please call our diocesan office ( 802‐863‐3431) or email
adminasst@dioceseofvermont.org.

This retreat is not only for church members but for all those in our communities
of any church or no church who offered care to those affected by Irene. The
spiritually‐based and socially oriented retreat will be led by the Rev. Canon
Charles LaFond from the Diocese of New Hampshire. Charles’ work during the
Katrina Disaster places him in the position to provide this program of healing in
which attendees will be fed spiritually, emotionally and physically. Please tell
anyone who has provided care about his valuable retreat.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Ann Cooper at
aecooper@sover.net (802‐388‐6802) or Sissi Loftin at sissiloftin@hotmail.com
(802‐254‐9509)

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Plymouth Emergency Services Sponsors Spaghetti Dinner on Jan. 14

Posted on 01/04/2012 by The Plymouth Press

From Sue Poirier

Spaghetti Dinner
Sponsored by
Plymouth Emergency Services

When: Saturday, January 14, 2012
(Martin Luther King Weekend)

Where: Plymouth Town Hall

Time: 5 – 8:00 pm

What: Delicious spaghetti & meatballs (vegetarian sauce
available), salad, bread, beverage, home made
dessert

To benefit the Plymouth Fire and First Response Team.

Donations welcome

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 12/30/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

Happy New Year!

12/26/11

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas this year! A dusting of snow seemed to whiten thing up a bit. We were in Mt Holly for brunch on Sunday & they had more snow than we did. I understand that was the case up the Kingdom Rd, so perhaps it all had to do with elevation. That would certainly be good for the ski areas. Karen Evans skied at Okemo on Saturday & said they listed 35 trails as being open. She said by mid-morning it was getting rather crowded!

Tom & I enjoyed the service at Bethany Mennonite Church on Christmas Eve – the singing of the story of Amahl was absolutely wonderful. Of course, we love to see our friends over there as well! Lynds Hill was well represented by Marcia (the music organizer) & Scott & family; Naomi & Steve; and Pat & Bob.

With so many folks away or entertaining, we had a small group at church on Christmas. We enjoyed having some guests, among them Bonnie Allen’s parents, who live in Adirondack, NY & were here for a few days.

Well, not much to report today, but I did want to mention that Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort will have fireworks at midnight on the 31st. Their restaurant is now open. The Echo Lake Inn restaurant is also open, taking reservations for dinner starting at 6:00 PM. They also serve breakfast from 7:30 until 9:00 AM, but call to let them know you are coming!

I have heard many folks say that they are hoping 2012 will be a better year, presumably thinking about Hurricane Irene. Yes, we are still struggling with some of the after-effects, but what sticks in my mind about that time is the way people responded – neighbors helping neighbors. There were some good things that happened during that difficult time & I pray the feeling of community – the caring & compassion, will remain & even strengthen in the coming year. Blessings to everyone for the New Year!

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2011 Plymouth Memory Tree List of Remembrance

Posted on 12/28/2011 by The Plymouth Press

2011 Plymouth Memory Tree

List of Remembrance 

Elaine Gambone & Eric Johnsen:  Ken Johnsen, Cy & Heloise Gambone

Mike & Melissa Lynds:  Gladys Lynds, Mildred Sawyer

Carol J. Hoskison:  Charles & Eliza Hoskison

Claire & Dick Taylor:  Eileen & William Campbell, Hope & Harold Taylor

June Baccaglini:  Edmond Baccaglini

Jay Kullman:  In honor of 2011 Flood Victims

Betsy & Ray Forrest:  Charlotte & Ray Forrest, Sally & Frank Bacon, Tia Forrest

Dorothy & Roger Pingree:  Liford & Marion Pingrey

John & Nancy Schullinger:  Middleton Rose, Jr.

Ken & Marcia Manner:  Hattie Grey

Bill & Betty Jarvi:  Ethel Hill

Margo & Tom Marrone:  Thomas D. Marrone, William M. Greene, Anne Victoria Greene, Lara Dorsey

Joan & Daniel Levangie:  Nancy Penza

James & McKey Berkman:  Susan H.Webb

Paul & Joann Milza:  Harry Bradley

Jack & Bette Anne Sailer:

John Sailer, Sr., Lillian Sailer, Paul Sailer, Eliane Sailer, Shirley Sailer

Charles Cardillo:  Sandra Cardillo

Rommel Redito:  In honor of 2011 Plymouth flood victims

Jon & Veronica Dix:  Kenneth & Ethlene Dix

Clifford Huston:  Maureen F. Huston

Barb Lurie/Donald & Phyllis Martin:  James & Vivian Blanchard, Kenneth & Elaine Martin, Ronald Martin, Lola Blanchard

Lorraine Sisko:  Janet Symchak

Sheri Vorba Gossett:  The Ayer family

Robert & Mary Jane Cratty:  Andrea Jean McKenna

Joy Parker & Paul Donnelly:  Harrison E. & Josephine D. Parker

Barbara & Ed Jaramillo:  Virginia Turick

Lorraine Sisko:  Janet Symchak

Donna Mercurio Frisco:  Joseph Mercurio

Cynthia Howard:  LeRoy Coolidge

Naomi & Steve Moyer:  Ada Moyer, Lloyd Moyer, Alice Moyer, Rick Harootunian, Lara Dorsey

Bob & Pat Lambert:  Louis Levesque, Anna Begos, Joseph Begos

Nick & Diane Lopardo:  The Lopardo Family

Jim and Mary Ottaway:  In honor of Elaine Gambone

Stephen B. McNally:  Annarita McNally

Tara & Michael Geno:  Hollis (Grandpa) Bowen

Karl W. Lange, D.M.D.:  Barbara Mahon

Anne Brown & Lee Crawford:  In honor of Mr. & Mrs. A. James Crawford, Leigh & Michael Sneed, Jill & Denman Scott, Jane L. Leizear

Lisa Horwitz & Kurt Bolotin:  In honor of Jen and Jay Flaster

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Jeter:  John & Florence Coolidge, Cynthia Coolidge Jeter

Lee A. Crawford:  In honor of Anne C. Brown

 

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 12/27/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard

12/19/11

I guess we were spoiled by those warms temps, so the single digits were quite a shock to my system! I have to admit that dusting of snow the other night made it look more like Christmas, but I was glad it didn’t happen last Thursday & impede our Christmas carol singing around Tyson & at the Gill Home.

In speaking with Missy Lynds, she said all of their trails are repaired & just waiting for snow! I understand that the connecting road to Shrewsbury is still out, so it will be a long way around for those wanting to head in that direction.

I missed Barbara Rabtoy’s birthday on the 4th, but I heard the pizza party in her honor at the Town Building was yummy. Happy Birthday to Rachel Lynds on 12/21, Melissa Perrino on 12/27, & Jodi Blanchard on 12/31.

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We had a good turnout for our Candlelight Service on Sunday evening. The offering will be given to Black River Good Neighbor Services to supplement their fuel assistance program. Most people ventured downstairs for refreshments – a varied assortment of finger foods. It was nice to have Kristen Evans, who was home for a visit, join us. I think the real draw for her was Owen, however! Thank you to Windsor Youth Services for their help setting up & assistance with lighting.

I also want to thank Emily DuPont & Julia Kowalski for helping to read the Christmas story. The choir was small due to injuries & other absences. Missing from the choir was Cheryl Bishop, but we are happy to report that she suffered no broken bones from her rather serious fall earlier in the day. Despite a severe dog bite to her left index finger, our organist, June Capron. still managed to play for us. Kathy Lynds would have jumped in, but instead was able to simply relax & enjoy the service. We will have regular 10:30 AM Worship on Christmas Day & 1/1/12.

THE SEASON of LIGHT & LOVE
Light of the world, shine in our darkness
Help us to heal, bring us Your blessedness.
Open our hearts so that we may be
Love heaven sent, for all the world to see.
MM 12/6/11

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 12/20/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Reprinted with permission from The Vermont Standard
12/12/11

Oh, what glorious weather we have been having – a bit nippy some mornings, but after all, it is December! When it becomes dark so early, I remind myself that in less than 2 weeks, daylight will start to increase again. The Coolidge Holiday Open House on Sunday was very well attended – in the neighborhood of 500 people, from what I am told.

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A slide show of pictures from the lighting of the Memory Tree and Wilder House are included here. It was wonderful to see so many folks gathered for that event & then quite a few ventured over to the Wilder House for complimentary refreshments, including hot chocolate made with Fred DePaul’s milk!

At the ceremony, Al Poirier noted that the new name of the fund is the Plymouth Community Memory Tree Fund, Inc & that non-profit status has been sought. He also reminded folks that money is still being given for Hurricane Irene damage & application forms are available at the Post Office & the Town office. I understand that there are also funds for other needs, including such issues as fuel assistance. To apply for non-flood related help, simply send a request to PO Box 47, Plymouth 05056.

During the day, Tyson Ladies Aid members provided food at the Wilder House, including baked goods, soups & chili, hot dogs, & more. I do have pictures of some of the dedicated ladies who helped there. Funds will go toward the various community projects that the group sponsors.

Tyson Ladies Aid member Christmas party

There is also a picture at their Christmas party on 12/1. The final outreach for this year will be filling gift baskets of goodies on Thursday, to be delivered around the area. Huge poinsettias were taken to folks last week. Ellen Steward was overjoyed to receive one. They were absolutely huge, so it was helpful that she had a nice big area to put it.

I hope that folks will extend the wonderful feeling of camaraderie that has been so prevalent here since Irene by joining us at Tyson Church for our Annual Candlelight Service at 7:00 PM on Sunday, 12/18. Refreshments will be served downstairs afterward so we can all visit with each other!

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