Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 06/16/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

6/6/11

Oh, today (Monday) is such a lovely day so far. Sitting outside to journal this morning, I was not even attacked by bugs! The Saturday wedding at the church also had good weather. It is always a joy to unite two people in marriage & to see the love that they share!

Missed Sue Poirier’s birthday on 6/4 & by the time this gets into print, my Tom’s birthday (6/6) will also have passed. Coming up for 6/14 – Doris Earle, Bette Anne Sailer, Matt Harrotunian, Theresa Steward, Natalie Raymond, & me. Congratulations to one & all!

I understand that Emily DuPont & Jillian Hale did an excellent job in the Adams School of Dance production that was held at the Paramount on 6/4. In the audience were Kathy Lynds, Julia Kolwalski, & Samantha Lynds, who enjoyed the performance & seeing their friends on stage.

At the Tyson Ladies Aid meeting last week, it was learned that the Scholarship Committee picked Kyle Anderson (WUHS) & Victor Curullo (Black River) to be this year’s scholarship recipients. The proceeds from the shortcake sales at the Strawberry Festival (6/22) will help to replenish the fund!

The Tyson Library opened for the season on 6/4. The hours will be 10:00 to noon, Tuesday – Saturday. Sally Nadeau will be there from 6:00-7:00 PM on the 1st & 3rd Monday for those who can’t make it during the day. There are many good books, so be sure to visit this tiny building with a large selection of reading materials!

Don’t forget that the new hours for the Town Clerk’s Office will be MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:00AM – 5:00PM (no lunch closing), FRIDAY 8:00AM -12:00PM & THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8:00AM – 12:00PM.

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In Case You Missed It – Plymouth Featured on WCAX

Posted on 06/07/2011 by The Plymouth Press

WCAX Celebrates Plymouth's 250thWCAX Burlington aired a feature story on Plymouth’s 250th Anniversary in May. They interviewed Plymouth Artisan cheesemaker Jesse Werner, Plymouth Historical Society president Melissa Lynds, Bill Jenney, administrator of the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site and Mimi Baird, Trustee of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation. Click to watch the video.

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Strawberry Festival to Support Plymouth Emergency Services and Other Local Community Causes

Posted on 06/06/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

by Sue Poirier

This year’s Strawberry Festival, held on Wednesday, June 22, will support several great local groups. Broadly speaking, the Raffle supports Tyson Church programs for the community, the Strawberry Dessert Line supports the local work of Tyson Ladies Aid Society, and the Food Line supports Plymouth Emergency Services, Windsor County Youth Services, and scholarships to help Plymouth youth attend Bethany Birches Camp.

Plymouth Emergency Services is made up of both the Fire Department and the First Response team. There are 16 members on the FD and 8 on the FR team. Of those 8, 5 are also on the FD, so the teams have good cross-over training on both sides.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 06/05/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/30/11

Tom & I passed through some horrendous thunderstorms on Friday evening on the way to the American Legion dinner in Woodstock, but we enjoyed the rainbow that appeared afterward. The weather did improve as the weekend progressed, but the bugs were out in force – black flies, mosquitoes, & then some other little flying/biting creatures. Many of us also headed into our gardens & flower beds despite these little pests! Bikers, joggers, & walkers all seemed anxious to get outdoors.

Going along Echo Lake, it looked like a good crowd at Camp Plymouth State park & several other folks launched water crafts from the boat access. I noticed one woman venturing down to the water with a stylish hat – the kind with the netting that comes down past your shoulders!

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Reserve a spot in Fletcher Farm School Young Artists Day Camps

Posted on 06/03/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Submitted by Laurie Marechaux, Executive Director, Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts

Classes are filling up, so get your young artist signed up today! Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts in Ludlow, VT invites you to join us in our Young Artists Day Camps. Boys and Girls ages 6-17 are welcome. Fletcher Farm School has become a favorite for many of our are youth whom return year after year for arts and crafts camps. Please note that these are not drop-in classes. Students must be registered for the entire session. Be sure to sign up early as class space is limited. Check our website for class listings, tuition pricing. If your child is serious about arts and crafts, this is the place for them to expand their creativity.

View all of our summer adult and children’s classes on our website at http://www.fletcherfarm.org for more information. Register online and save time. For a copy of our Summer Course Catalog call 802-228-8770 or stop in to pick one up.

The Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts is operated by the Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. The Society has leased the campus and buildings that house the school from the Fletcher Farm Foundation, Inc. since 1947. The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) publicly supported organization.

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Help Plan the July Plymouth 250th Celebrations

Posted on 06/02/2011 by The Plymouth Press

The next meeting of the Plymouth Historical society will be Sunday, June 5th, at the Historical Society building. Please note that the TIME has CHANGED for this meeting. We will convene at 1:00 pm, NOT 3:30. We will continue to work on plans for the 250th celebration.  This meeting will also be a hands-on work session as we put together Melissa’s fabuous “historical” fans for the event. Please join the group to help finalize celebration details and create the fan souvenirs. No artistic abilities necessary!!

Our next, and final, meeting before the July 4th gala will be June 26th at 3:30. Mark your calendars. Any questions, contact Melissa (erl_booty@vermontel.net) or Betsy (tbone6547@aol.com).

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June 5 Open House at Mission Farm Road Church

Posted on 05/31/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Submitted by Betsy Tonkin

Church of Our Saviour

Church of Our Saviour

How many of you have driven by the Killington Gondola on Route 4 and looked to your right at the stone church across the river?  This is a common refrain, “I’ve often seen that beautiful church but have never visited.” Now is your chance.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/30/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

5/23/11

It looks like another soggy week coming up. I was grateful for some sunny (or at least not rainy) breaks in the weather when I could get out for a bike ride. Walking doesn’t seem to be a good option at the moment with the black flies! I may be rationalizing, but it seems too wet to work in the garden……

Thanks to Terry Bascom for covering in the pulpit this past Sunday at Tyson Church. It was a much needed break for me. This Sunday, in honor of Memorial Day, we will be lighting candles in remembrance not only of those who served our country, but also for all who have passed on. Feel free to join us for our 10:30 Worship service.

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New Town Office Hours Begin July 1

Posted on 05/24/2011 by The Plymouth Press

NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF
THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH

The Town Clerk’s Office will change its hours as of JULY 1, 2011 as follows:

MONDAY – THURSDAY
8:00AM – 5:00PM
(We will not close for lunch)

FRIDAY
8:00AM -12:00PM

THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
8:00AM – 12:00PM

HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
will be available by
calling the Clerk’s Office to schedule an appointment.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 05/21/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard
5/16/11

Tom & I attended the People of the Past program performed on the town hall stage in Ludlow on Saturday evening. Noteworthy people from the towns of Ludlow, Plymouth, & Mt Holly were depicted by a group of 8th graders in conjunction with the Black River Academy Museum. The students researched various people, then acted them out. Cedar Allen portrayed noted chairmaker, Leighton G. Fullam. Many Plymouth folks were presented: Calvin Coolidge & his sister, Abby, & Milton Moore to name a few. Each presentation helped to remind us of our rich local heritage.

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