Plymouth Town-Wide Antiques & Treasures Sale

Posted on 04/28/2017 by lskaskiw

Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 – 28) · Saturday & Sunday

  9AM – 6PM

Inside at The Plymouth Community Center (the old Elementary School) · 35 School Dr, Plymouth

(Just North of the Municipal Building on Route 100 in Plymouth Union)

The residents of Plymouth VT are hosting a 2-Day Sale featuring a wide range of antiques, contemporary treasures, knick-knacks, sporting equipment, and  good-quality clothing.

Our last town-wide sale included —

  • antique tables and furnishings
  • good-quality furniture (chairs, coffee tables, side boards, bar stools, bedside tables)
  • antique woodworking tools
  • contemporary and antique dish sets and tableware
  • contemporary home furnishings and knick-knacks (wall hangings, tabletop decorations, baskets)
  • cooking and food prep equipment (casserole dishes, decorative muffin tins, peelers & scrapers)
  • weights and exercise equipment
  • medical equipment (crutches, bathtub chairs, toilet seat risers, walkers, canes)
  • bicycles
  • skis and poles
  • snowboards and ice skates
  • snowsuits, ski ware, goggles, helmets
  • prom dresses
  • cocktail and evening dresses
  • casual clothing, jeans
  • dress and casual shoes
  • sweaters and jackets
  • motorcycle leathers, gloves, helmets
  • telescopes and microscopes, binoculars

Come explore our new offerings as Plymouth residents & second home owners clear out our storage lofts, attics, basements and garages!

How to Participate as a Vendor at the 4th Annual Plymouth Town “Antiques and Treasures” Tag Sale

All Plymouth residents are invited to participate as vendors in our 2-Day Memorial Day Weekend antiques and treasures tag sale to be held at the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on May 27 and 28, 2017.

To put items up for sale, here’s what you need to do:

Securely attach a tag to every item. Each tag must have both (a) your initials, and (b) the price. (We cannot negotiate a price on your behalf, however you can change prices on your unsold items at anytime during the sale.) Please use 3 initials on your tags, to avoid possible duplication!
Note: We strongly suggest that you use actual tags – ideally, the kind with little strings – and attach them securely with safety pins or by tying the string to your item. We have learned that adhesive labels, tape, and safety pin-secured tags tend to fall off. If your tag falls off, or we cannot read what it says, we will not be able to sell the item.

Deliver your antiques and treasures to the Plymouth Schoolhouse Activity Center on the following days and times:


Saturday, May 20, 10 am – 1pm

Sunday, May 21, 1 – 4 pm

Wednesday May 24th  5-7pm

We will have racks for hanging items, and tables for display. You can also provide your own display, if you wish. And, in general, if you have a table to loan us, it will be a big help.

You are responsible for displaying your items. Table, rack, and floor space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, your items do not have to be segregated from other people’s items because the tags identify what belongs to you no matter where they are displayed.

While delivering your items, sign up for a 3-hr shift to help staff the event.

The Sale will be open from 9 am – 6 pm both days (Saturday and Sunday) May 28 and 29. We need at least 2 volunteers each day for each of the following 3-hour shifts:


9 am – Noon

Noon – 3 pm

3 pm – 6 pm

Please plan to pick up what does not sell on the following dates and times. (If you cannot make one of these times, please don’t wait to the last minute to arrange another time with me.)

Wednesday May 31, 4-7 pm

Saturday, June 3, 10 am – 1pm

Anything unclaimed will be offered to Bridgewater Sustainable Earth Foundation the week of June 5. Anything they do not want will be disposed of through the Plymouth Transfer Station on June 10th.

Cost: There will be a small fee to participate as a vendor. The fee offsets the cost of printing flyers, making sandwich boards to advertise the event, and disposal cost. The fee is $5, and will be subtracted from your total sales. (So, if you don’t sell anything, you won’t pay anything. And if you sell less than $5, you will only pay the amount you sold. Everything over the first $5 will go to you.)

Participants are partners in advertising the event. We will have a downloadable PDF of the event’s advertisement flyer available on May 1. You can use it to print your own flyers, if you wish. We will also provide printed flyers at Plymouth Town Hall starting on Monday, May 1. Please spread them around!

Questions? Contact Lauren Skaskiw, Community Center Director

Lskaskiw@gmail.com or call 802 855 7566

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Signs of Spring! — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/24/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

First Red-breasted Grosbeaks by Terry Bascom

Red-breasted Grosbeaks return. (Photo by Terry Bascom)

4/23/17

The snow is nearly gone in our yard and the daffodils are pushing through.  The water in the brook is raging.  The birds are chirping and building nests (not always where I want them, however!)  The temperatures are still variable – all sure signs of spring.  We had one last suet cake to put out – only slightly nibbled upon by a mouse, but we decided to let the birds finish it off.  Walking past the window the other day, I noticed a red squirrel hanging upside down on it, chewing away.  Who knew all these animals enjoyed suet!

What a treat to have Theresa Ennis show pictures from her recent school trip to Senegal.  Up-close pictures of exotic animals and the colorful costumes of traditional dancers provided a wonderful backdrop for the gifts and services that the students provided.  It is always an eye-opener to see how folks live in other countries.  Some of the conveniences that we take for granted are not available and it might be argued, are not necessary for a happy and productive life.

I barely finished reading Hidden Figures before our Book Club meeting on Thursday evening, but it was well worth it.  The book and subsequent movie (which we viewed that night) portrayed several strong, bright and determined women working in the space industry, who had to overcome bias and discriminatory treatment because of gender and color.  It was fascinating to see the timeline of events in both the “race for space” and the civil rights movement, as well.  It is wonderful that these “human computers” are finally being recognized.

So glad that Susan Mordecai with be having her gentle yoga/meditation session this Saturday, 4/29 at 8:00 AM at the Community Center.  It is a terrific way to start the day!

I am looking forward to the latest Yo Theatre production, Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Ken Ludwig, playing Friday, 5/5 and Thursday 5/6 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, 7/7 at 2:00 PM.

Congratulations to Dorothy and Roger Pingree for 65 years of marriage on 4/26.  They are currently both in Brookside Nursing Facility in WRJ.

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Plymouth Town & Article 46 Election Results

Posted on 04/18/2017 by The Plymouth Press

From Sandie Small, Town Clerk

Elected Officials

Town Moderator – Thomas Harris
Selectman – Larry Lynds
Lister – Richard North
Trustee of Public Funds – Tom Marrone
Town Clerk/Treasurer – Sandie Small
Grand Juror – Margaret H. Tucker
Town Agent – Margaret H. Tucker
Cemetery Commissioner – Andrew M. Crossman
School District Clerk – Sandie Small
School Moderator – Thomas Harris
School Director – 1 year – Susan Mordecai
Collector of Delinquent Taxes – Kathy Billings

Article 46 – Yes to form the Windsor Central Unified Union School District

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Tyson Church Celebrates Easter — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/17/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

Singing in Easter Sunrise at Tyson Congregational Church, 2017

4/16/17

Can you believe the weather over the past several days!  A cousin in Mobile AL checks the weather often and noted that her sister in Charleston SC, those of us near Ludlow, and Mobile all had 77 degrees at one point on Easter!  Even more amazing, we surpassed them because we went up to 79 degrees the next hour.  I know that by the time the paper comes out, our temperatures are forecast to go down a bit, but hasn’t it been fun to go without jackets!

Many of us had to pull out summer clothes for church on Sunday.  When I arrived there were a number of youngsters running around the outside of the building burning off some energy and just feeling happy and free from the confines of winter.  About the moles, though, what a mess they have made.  I don’t believe I have seen so many mounds as this year.

Children’s Story, Tyson Congregational Church, Easter 2017

Well, I am not sure how many children we had in church, but there were many – all sizes, shapes, and ages.  Thanks to Cheryl Bishop for reading a story and doing a craft.  The flower-decorated Cross was lovely thanks to Cindy Summer and it was wonderful to see people go up and takes bunches home to remind them about God’s love and the new life the Cross symbolizes.

I apologize for neglecting to note the Ladies Aid Bake on Good Friday (even after I baked for it!), but I understand that they did very well.  I don’t seem to have much news this week.  Perhaps it has something to do with the huge feast 16 of us had for our Easter brunch.  Ate too much and even with a walk afterward, I am still full and groggy.

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Dog License deadline extended

Posted on 04/14/2017 by The Plymouth Press

PlymouthdogI know that I was supposed to be registered by April 1 –

but the Town of Plymouth

will extend that time – without any late fees –

to the end of April…..

What if I get lost, how will I get back home to you……

 

Please stop in the Town Office and get my license for 2017.

$9 if I am neutered an $11 if I am not neutered.

 

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Easter Week Events at Tyson Congregational Church — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/12/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

4/9/17

John and Bea Wheeler celebrated John’s birthday at the Gill Home.  I understand it was quite a gathering and everyone loved John’s hat!  Coming right up on 4/13 is Cheryl Bishop’s birthday and at the end of month, 4/29, be sure to congratulate Kathy Lynds.

Tom attended the breakfast at the Bridgewater Congregational Church this past Saturday.  In addition to the delicious food, he told me that it was an outstanding social event.  In addition to church folks, there were people from town and many from the surrounding community.  How nice it would be to have such a sense of camaraderie in Plymouth.  Anyone interested is seeing what could be done here to bring our town together for a pleasant time of socializing?

This is a busy week for most churches and Tyson Church is no exception.  We have a simple supper downstairs at 6:00 PM on Maundy Thursday, the night Jesus gathered with His disciples before His betrayal.  Then we adjourn to the sanctuary for a service of remembrance of Jesus on the way to the Cross, including the serving of the Lord’s Supper.  We leaving quietly, pondering, but come back together on Easter to celebrate the Resurrection.  As a symbol of the new life, we decorate our wooden cross with a multitude of fresh flowers, which can be taken home.  All are welcome!

Plan to attend the Reach Out Luncheon in the Community Room at the church on Thursday, 4/20 for quiche, salad, bread, peach cobbler.  The speaker will be Teresa Ennis talking about her trip to Senegal

Let the New Day Dawn
A new day has begun.
Where is the Son?
You call us to the garden –
The empty tomb and resurrection.
Though our hearts may be heavy –
Our minds burdened with cares
You can fill us with Your beauty
And bring Light to our despair.
MM 4/8/17

 

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Don’t Miss the Senior Solutions Presentation on Senior Services — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 04/04/2017 by The Plymouth Press

 

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

Some Plymouth boys enjoy new maple syrup on snow! (2017)

4/3/17

Well, I guess the April Fool’s joke was on us with that snow storm! I believe we received 15 inches this time and it certainly wasn’t as light and fluffy as the last one.  I understand from Dana Dolloff, who skied before church on Sunday, that it was delightful!

Of course, the weather necessitated some cancellations.  Actually, it turned out to be only a delay for John Wheeler’s birthday party at Gill Home.  His birthday is 4/1, but the celebration was postponed until Sunday.  Hopefully I will have pictures for next week.

This unpredictable weather has been a challenge for sugaring.  We were able to boil on Sunday and then have “sugar-on-snow”.  Believe it or not, Tom and I had never made it, but grandson, Owen showed us how.  The picture is the proof – Eric Johnson, Tom, Owen and Chris Perrino enjoying this sweet treat!

Please note that on Saturday April 22nd, 2017 there will be a free presentation by Senior Solutions at The Plymouth Community Center at 11 AM.  Senior Solutions is one of five Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Vermont and can provide a wealth of information about programs and services.  Come and learn what is available!

 

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Vermont Senior Solutions to Offer an Introduction to Services and Resources, and Answer Your Questions

Posted on 03/28/2017 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

On Saturday April 22nd, 2017 there will be a free presentation by Senior Solutions at The Plymouth Community Center at 11 am.

Senior Solutions is one of five Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Vermont.

The five Area Agencies on Aging work together to provide a consistent package of services statewide. The mission of Senior Solutions is to assist older Vermonters to achieve an optimum quality of life, individually and in their communities, through:

1) advocacy

2) information and access to resources, and

3) by supporting and working with their families and those close to them.

Their agency goals are:

  • Empower older Vermonters, their families and caregivers to make informed decisions about and be able to easily access existing health and long term care options.
  • Enable older Vermonters to remain in a setting of their choice for as long as possible through the provision of home and community based programs including support for family caregivers.
  • Empower older Vermonters to remain active and healthy through wellness programs including Evidence Based Prevention Programs.
  • Ensure the rights of older Vermonters and prevent their abuse, neglect and exploitation.

SERVICES

Information & Assistance: Senior Help Line 1-800-642-5119

Case Management
Choices for Care Long-term Medicaid
Choices for Care Moderate Needs Group Medicaid
Short-term case management through federal Older Americans Act
Self-Neglect follow-up on reports from Adult Protective Services

Person-Centered Options Counseling

Caregiver Support
Dementia Respite Grant/Powerful Tools for Caregivers group
Family Caregiver Support Grant

Health Insurance
Vermont State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Direct assistance with first-time Medicare enrollees
Direct assistance with yearly Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
Community education programs (Boot Camps)

Meals & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels
Community Meals
Nutrition Counseling
Food Assistance

Mental Health
Elder Care
PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors)
Senior Companions

Transportation

VIP for Veterans

Wellness & Exercise

Come to the Presentation on April 22nd for lots of information, plus cookies by Cookie Mama (of Plymouth), and coffee!

Plymouth Activity Center, 35 School Drive, Plymouth.

 

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After Easter, Plymouth’s Revote Takes Place — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/27/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard

3/26/17

Strange weather persists, although March is one of those months when you never know what to expect!  As I look out my window, the snow of yesterday has made the landscape beautifully white again.  For a change, the wind is not blowing and even though it is 6:00 PM, I can see clearly up into the woods.  A few squirrels are playing tag.  The steady flow of chickadees to the feeder has slowed for the evening.  Everything seems calm and pristine for the moment.  Truly a Sabbath moment.

The icy conditions of Friday night and Saturday caused some cars to slip off the road in town, but I don’t believe anyone was injured.  The FedEx fellow didn’t make it up the driveway and hung our package on the mailbox.  Last weekend many folks visited to take advantage of the new snow, but things seemed less congested this weekend.

It was so wonderful to have Erik Johansson at our Morning Worship this past Sunday.  How lovely to sing hymns with the harp.  He even put one of my poems to music!  Palm Sunday is coming up on 4/9 and our Maundy Thursday meal and service will take place on 4/13 at 6:00 and 7:00 PM respectively.  We will have our flower strewn Cross to signify Resurrection on Easter Sunday, 4/16.  All are welcome.

Businesses are slowing down and will take a break.  I understand that the Inn at Water’s Edge will be done with their Italian night specials this Thursday and the Echo Lake Inn will be closing their kitchen after dinner this Friday and Saturday.  I want to thank Tom at the Echo Lake Inn for opening for us this past Wednesday so twenty of us could gather following the memorial service for Tom’s mom.  It was a delicious meal.  Six year old, Owen, recovering from being sick, ate his dinner, then retired to the living room to snooze on the couch in front of the crackling logs in the fireplace.

Please note that Susan Mordecai will be holding her gentle yoga/mindfulness [at the Community Center] on Saturday, 4/1 and then not again until 4/29.  It is a lovely way to start the day at 8:00 AM.

Just a reminder that we will be voting by Australian ballot here in town on Tuesday, 4/18!

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In Memoriam — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/22/2017 by The Plymouth Press

I will return with town news next week. In the meantime we are coping with the recent loss of Tom’s mom; thus this poem>

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