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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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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