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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Plymouth Elections Warned for April 18

Posted on 03/15/2017 by The Plymouth Press

From The Plymouth Selectboard

The legal voters of the Town of Plymouth are hereby Warned to vote at the Plymouth Municipal Building on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, for the purpose of voting by Autralian Ballot to elect Town Officers for the ensuing year(s): Town Moderator, Town Clerk/Treasurer, Selectman, Lister, Collector of Delinquent Taxes, Trustee of Public Funds, Cemetery Commissioner, Grand Juror, Town Agent, School District Clerk/Treasurer, School District Moderator, and two School Directors.

Dated at Plymouth, Vermont, this 13th day of March 2017.

Ralph Michael, Chair

Lawrence Lynds

Russ Tonkin

View original signed warning here: Re-vote Warning

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Liza Ward and Deceased Plymouth Residents to be Honored with Community Memorial Garden — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/13/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

Susan Mordecai continues to offer her gentle yoga/meditation program on Saturday mornings.

3/12/17

Here I sit on this cold Sunday, wondering what this week’s anticipated storm will bring.  Sometimes all the hype that leads to changed plans is simply not necessary.  Yet, do we ignore the warnings and assume that we will be able to keep our appointments?  A quandary to say the least!

Thanks to Midge Tucker for putting forth the effort to honor Eliza Ward (affectionately known as Liza), who volunteered at the school, was a wealth of knowledge about her beloved Plymouth and an author and active supporter of the Historical Society.  There are many others who need to be remembered. The plan is to revitalize the garden originally started by the students of Plymouth Elementary School (now the Community Center) and to name it the Memory Garden as a way to honor loved ones.

So, if you would like to participate, an 8 inches square brick paver, with 20 characters across (including spaces between words), and up to 6 lines down can be purchased for $25.50, payable to the Historical Society.  Money and orders need to be at the Town Office (68 Town Office Rd, Plymouth 05056) no later than 3/31.  Contact Midge Tucker (672-3086) or midgetucker@gmail.com with questions.

Plan to come to the Reach Out Luncheon in the Community Room at Tyson Church this Thursday, 3/11 at 11:00 AM for Joanie’s yummy chili and to listen to the music of Adam Boyce and friend.  If it is corned beef you are after, consider the dinner at the Catholic Church in Ludlow on Saturday.  Or do both!

Local talent will be involved in the Yoh Theatre presentation of Much Ado About Nothing on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and at 2:00 PM on Sunday.  The cost is $10/Adults, $5/Children/Students/Seniors.  This Sunday is the Children’s Service at Tyson Church.  Join us at 10:30 AM for Worship when we will have a special story for the youngsters.   Meet with Susan Mordecai for gentle yoga/meditation at the Community Center at 8:00 AM on Saturday!

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Re: Coolidge February Event Posting – Oops!

Posted on 03/09/2017 by tbascom

Don’t ask me how, but y’all just got notification for an event at the Coolidge Historic Site that took place last month! 🙄

I’m guessing the publication date got set for this month, somehow. (But that would have likely been my mistake back then, though I don’t usually adjust publication dates.)

My apology to all of you, and especially to the Coolidge Historic Site and Foundation.

–Terry Bascom (sometimes competent editor)

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Presidents’ Day Open House and Talk on Coolidge and Civil Rights

Posted on 03/09/2017 by tbascom

 

Join us on February 20 for the Coolidge Foundation’s Annual President’s Day Open House at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth, Vermont.

The Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center will be open from noon to 4:00.

Enjoy the award winning museum exhibit and explore the hands-on activities for all ages in the Coolidge Classroom. Walk through the quiet village where Coolidge grew up, returned to, and was sworn in as our nation’s 30th President. Stop in at the award winning Plymouth Cheese Factory.

At 2:00, Rushad Thomas will speak about Opening the Door of Hope, the Untold Story of Coolidge and Civil Rights. Coolidge’s integrity when interacting with people of diverse backgrounds and races is an aspect that is now being further understood and appreciated. Newspaper articles and other evidence from the past will round out the story.

The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation partners with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation to present these programs.

The Coolidge Museum and Education Center is located on 3780 Route 100A in Plymouth.

For more information see http://www.CoolidgeFoundation.org or watch our recent program, http://lpctv.org/coolidge-foundation-update-6 .

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Correction to Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/09/2017 by tbascom

Margo just notified us that the correct date of the Reach-out Luncheon is not today (3/9/17) but next Thursday (2/16/17).   😳

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Reach-out Luncheon Today! And Other Local News — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 03/09/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

3/5/17

By the time this comes out, Town Meeting will have already taken place.  I remember when I used to write them up for the Standard.  It was fun, but a bit anxiety provoking trying to participate and keep track of everyone else’s comments at the same time.  I recall that Gareth used to give me a hand!

The Reach Out Luncheon on Thursday will have music by Adam Boyce and a friend.  Come to the Community Room of Tyson Church at 11:15 and stay for lunch~

I know that many folks in town have adopted pets from Lucy MacKenzie.  Consider attending their annual Cabin Fever Italian Supper on Saturday, 3/11.  Jeanne Matos and her assistants prepare a lovely meal of meat or vegetable lasagna, served with salad, fresh bread, and dessert.  There are two seatings  at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.  It goes to a good cause and you can spend a little time with the animals, too!  Call 802-484-LUCY or go to the website to make a reservation.

Lauren Skaskiw, 802-855 -7566 or lskaskiw@gmail.com, is looking for items for The Plymouth Schoolhouse Licensed Childcare where she plans to set up a Reggio Emilia inspired Childcare.  Per the Internet, the Reggio Emilia Approach is an educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education that was developed after World War II by teacher, Loris Malaguzzi, and parents in the villages around Reggio Emilia in Italy.   For more information on the program, check out  http://www.literacyfundamentals.org/  In the meantime, Lauren is looking for a baby mobile, foam floor interlocking pieces, baby toys, large baskets, and a Pac and Play Crib.

What fun we had at Reading Group on 2/23 discussing Mink River.  Brian Doyle’s style of writing is rather different, but his development of his characters and the plot were enchanting – a captivating read!  For our next gathering on 4/20, we will be reading Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures, then viewing the movie.

Congratulations to Sahara Bebo, who was the recipient of the 2015 Tyson’s Ladies Aid scholarship for making the Dean’s List at Ithaca College for the second semester in a row!

Thanks to Terry Bascom for trying to assist me a couple of weeks in obtaining a commode for someone following foot surgery.  Please be aware that such items are available on loan at the Community Center in town.  We did not succeed, however, because of the ice build up by the shed.  Ordinarily this is a great resource and I do appreciate Terry’s desire to help and his quick response!

That’s all for this week – send me some news!

 

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Ash Wednesday, Reach-out Luncheon, and Kowalski Kids Achievements — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 02/20/2017 by The Plymouth Press

Reprinted by permission of The Vermont Standard.

2/19/17

Amazing twists and turns in the weather.  We ventured down to the roast beef dinner at the Catholic Church in Ludlow on Saturday night and when we checked the temperature as we were leaving there, it was 57 degrees!

This almost seems like a transition time. Snowshoeing on Patch Brook Road on Friday was delightful with warm sunshine, yet a cool breeze.  Today (Sunday) our grandsons played outside past 5:00 PM with the new family that bought the Jarvi house, having fun in the “cave” they carved out of the softening snow bank.   Also, the sap is running!

I have been meaning to thank the United Church in Ludlow for hanging those cheerful hearts outside the church.  It is also fun to see where they will pop up next!  Nice to be able to share them with others, as well.

A note of appreciation is also needed to the staff at the Echo Lake Inn for clearing the walk to the church.  That has been no small feat the past few weeks!  Please make note of the Ash Wednesday service at Tyson Church at 5:00 on 3/1.  They also made a path to the basement for the Reach Out Luncheon.  Delicious beef stew and salad was the perfect meal with mini strawberry shortcakes for dessert!  Kathy Lynds gave out thought-provoking cards and most people read and responded to the questions, setting a nice tone for the gathering.

Congratulations are in order for Julia Kowalski, a sophmore at WUHS for her Magna Cum Laude academic achievement this school year and for Colton Kowalski who is in the 4th grade and just earned his yellow belt in karate at the VT Martial Arts Academy.  By the way, Paul says music will still be happening at the Pub on Saturday evenings.

You can read the warning for the 3/6 upcoming Plymouth School Meeting (7:00 PM) and the Annual Town Meeting (7:30 PM) on the town website.  Voting by Australian ballot will take place the following day.

Mark your calendar for 4/22 when Senior Solutions will be presenting a free program at the Community Center with lots of helpful information.  More to follow.

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Midwinter Plymouth Student Activities, and Reachout Luncheon — Margo’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 02/15/2017 by The Plymouth Press

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Plymouth Snow Yesteryear

Plymouth Snow Yesteryear

2/13/17

I just came inside after pushing the snow off the deck.  Light and fluffy, so it was not hard work, plus the sun was shining. It is beautiful and looks like a winter wonderland, which can be appreciated if you don‘t have to get somewhere in a hurry today!  Of course the bulk of the snow removal falls to Tom.  I imagine that everyone with a plow is out there this Monday morning.  Having had to plow on occasion several years back with our old Jeep truck, I realize there is an art to it – one I am glad that others have mastered…..

Schools are closed and I hope the students and staff are enjoying their day off.  I did want to mention that Anna Hepler is on the ice hockey team and former resident, Theresa Steward is playing basketball.  Any other students whose school activities should be mentioned?

It seems that some places have vacation this week and many families have traveled to VT.  After Owen’s basketball game on Saturday, I ventured into Shaws and found the shelves rather empty!  Most of our schools will be closed next week.  Some of our students will be journeying to other shores and it would be nice to hear about their adventures!

I visited John Wheeler at the Gill Home the other day.  He is always open to visitors.  Dana Dolloff took a short stroll with Bill Jarvi at the Meadows last week and said he is doing well.  If you are in Rutland, think about paying him a visit.

This Thursday is the Reach Out Luncheon in the downstairs Community Room at the church.  Folks usually start to gather around 11:00 and the meal, which is beef stew, salad, and dessert this time, is generally served around 11:30.  It is jointly sponsored by Tyson Ladies Aid and Tyson Church, so there is no charge.  I don’t believe there is a speaker this time, but I understand there will be a special Valentine dessert.  All are welcome!

This Sunday, 2/19 will be our Children’s Sunday at the church.  We will have a special story, then a craft activity downstairs.  Feel free to join us at 10:30 AM.

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