Plymouth Newsletter - Issue 24

IN THIS ISSUE:

- Correction of misprint
- Beauty from Ashes
- Young Adults – Community Service Opportunity
- Bus service to/from Plymouth
- Town Offices on Fall Ballot – from Bd of Elections
- FROM THE TOWN CLERK
- FROM THE WATERSHED COMMITTEE
- Remembrances from a Home Town Boy
- MEDICAL CORNER: This Issue “Introduction”
- Letters to the Editor
- FROM THE PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- From the Newsletter Staff
- LOCAL DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
- MEETING PLACES
- CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- INTERVIEW WITH A PLYMOUTH BUSINESS: Rothwell’s
- Tribute to Laurie Bennett- Business Directories

CORRECTION:

I wish to apologize for typing the name of a business wrong in the business directory. The correct name for Darrell and Leslie Wood’s business is PHARSALIA METAL FABRICATION. They provide finished metal products and specialize in flood protection. They do not fabricate meadows for grazing sheep and goats. They leave that to Mother Nature and God. I will make an appointment to get my hearing checked.

Sandy Pierce, Volunteer Editor

BEAUTY FROM ASHES

To all the firefighters, the auxiliary, people of Plymouth, Churches of Plymouth, Preston, and North Norwich, and all the other helping hands and hearts in the surrounding areas:

Thank you, firefighters for putting your lives on the line to keep the fire under control. You are very brave including your families who support what you do. You serve our community and country proud. Thank God no one was injured. The auxiliary was great keeping everyone supplied with food and drink. Hats off to all of you.

There aren’t enough words in the dictionary or bible to express our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to everyone who have helped, gave support and donations after the loss of our home in Plymouth.

This is the second time we have lost our home to fire in less than 12 years. Last time we had no insurance. A complete stranger approached me after the first fire and told me to advertise in the Pennysaver, asking for a mobile home due to the loss of our home because of fire. An older couple answered the ad and gave us a mobile home. The people where I work put together and raised enough money for us to move it. Up until then we were living in a small camper that (believe it or not) your pastor, Richard Anderson, gave to us after the fire. Luckily, this time I have some fire insurance. Not enough to rebuild, but enough to clean the place up. Up to this date (April 8, 2007) the insurance company has not settled the claim. Hopefully soon. So we can get to work cleaning the place up.

A month before the fire, I lost my mom and laid her to rest in the Plymouth Cemetery. Our pastor, Dick Anderson, was there. My mom was in the ICU and was recovering, but a complication developed and she faltered. Pastor Dick Anderson was there with my family when my mom went to sit beside our Lord. Our pastor stayed with us all night and into the morning hours providing great comfort. We are forever grateful.

Our pastor was there the night of the second fire, too. His wife Maureen by his side, they stayed late into the night. They are kind, gentle, and wonderful people. I’m sure my mom was there. I had not finished cleaning out her apartment because I still couldn’t quite believe she was gone. She must have been watching out for me, because I now reside at her place. Thank God I had somewhere to go after the fire. Everything I am and will be I owe to her.

We are hoping to return to Plymouth soon. I love laughter, life, my family, friends, and my great two jobs. My family and I survive because I know only the strong do! I end this letter with words of happiness:
Everyone is alive,
No one was hurt,
My false teeth survived,
And my pink bridge is still intact.
But most of all
We appreciate People like you!!!
God Bless.
Rowena Graef and Family

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YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

If you are looking for a way to earn community service credits for your school program, and would like experience in developing web sites, perhaps you would be interested in working with our town board in developing a Town of Plymouth Web Site with links to the Watershed Committee, Town Newsletter, and other community agencies and organizations. This would include adding the quarterly Plymouth Newsletter, posting notices and information when requested, making suggestions to the Town officials for upgrades or changes. Please contact Rob Baker, town board member, at robandzoe@roadrunner.com, or Sandy Pierce, newsletter editor, at plymouthnewsletter@frontiernet.net.

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BUS SERVICE TO/FROM PLYMOUTH

Perhaps newcomers to our community aren’t aware that we have public transportation in our community. My intention was to simply print the bus schedule for Plymouth; however, the bus company informed me that they are revamping the entire schedule (for the first time in years) and expect it to be available in July (which is when this issue is scheduled to be in your hands). The fall newsletter will contain the new schedule but in the meantime here is the contact information for the current schedule:

Look in the yellow pages under “Bus Lines”. It is listed as “Chenango County Public Transit” at 334-7433. Their answering machine says you have reached “First Transit”. They are open 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and are happy to give you scheduling information over the phone.

We also have taxi service. The various taxi companies change over the years (look in the yellow pages under “taxicabs”). It’s cheaper to take a cab to Norwich when your car is in the shop than to own two cars. It also gives you independence if you are temporarily in a leg cast and you don’t like inconveniencing your family and friends all the time.

Here’s another thought. I had a dear lady friend (in her late 70’s) who decided to sell her car since she only drove it two or three times a month. She found that taking a cab was both convenient and cheaper than maintaining a car.

Newsletter staff

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TOWN OFFICES ON FALL BALLOT (FROM THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS)

The following town offices are scheduled for reelection this fall:

1. Supervisor, 2 year term; current supervisor is Jerry L. Kreiner
2. Council, 4 year term; current position held by Richard J. Thompson
3. Council, 4 year term; current position held by Lewis W. Somers
4. Clerk, 2 year term; current position held by Marie N. Whaley; (no town office available
elected clerk must have office in his/her home)
5. Superintendent of Highways, 2 year term; current position held by Peter D. Marshall

If you are interested in running for any of the above offices, call the Board of Elections at 337-1760 or 337-1762. They will assist you in the process. DO IT NOW WHILE YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT IT. The major parties start the selection process in June and July and you have much work to do to get on the ballot – either as a party candidate or as an independent.

All candidates running for town offices will be featured in the next newsletter (due to be published in early October). We are preparing a list of questions which all candidates are expected to answer and will give a small space for each candidate to state anything they wish not covered by the questions. Following are the questions compiled so far. READERS and TAXPAYERS!!! This is your chance to get responsibly involved in your town. Write the newsletter at 213 Pierce Road, Plymouth, NY 13832, or email plymouthnewsletter@frontiernet.net and add your questions.

CANDIDATES!!! Contact the newsletter at the above address and/or e-mail and identify yourself. You will be sent an updated list of questions and the deadline to get your answers in the fall newsletter. I will NOT chase you. I am pretty much a one-man operation with a very busy schedule outside my volunteer work. If you are responsible enough to get your information in the fall newsletter, the public will be impressed with your attention to detail. All they will have to do is compare what each of you says about the issues and make an informed choice at the voting booth.

TENTATIVE QUESTIONS:
1. What office are you running for?

2. If you currently hold this position, how many town board meetings did you miss during your last term?

3. If you do not currently hold this position, have you ever served in this capacity before? Give details. (If you currently hold this position, you can give details about what you have accomplished during your term(s) in office that have benefited the town.)

4. What skills and experiences do you have that would help you succeed in this position if you are elected?

5. What is the town doing now that you would like to change and how?

6. What is the town not doing now that you would like to see done?

7. In 25 words or less (and I will count them and delete words #26 and above) what would you like to say to the taxpayers of Plymouth?

Newsletter Staff

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FROM THE TOWN CLERK

Re: Dog licensing - As you may recall from the last newsletter, I was looking for a dog enumerator. I received two (2) responses and subsequently hired Tim Rude. He has been to many households counting dogs and doing a very good job. Many of the townspeople he found with unlicensed dogs have responded and licensed their dogs. Those of you who have not responded in a timely manner, please do so to avoid further action being taken. As I pointed out before, there is a "Dog Control Law" in this town that has been in effect since 2003. Also, I might add, dogs do have to have a current rabies shot before licensing.Re: Taxes - All unpaid taxes have now been turned into the County Tax Department, so you will need to contact them in regards to further questions regarding your unpaid tax bills.Re: My Summer Hours - Effective June 16th through August 11th (which is approximately the time to start issuing hunting licenses) my hours will be by appointment only, as it is every summer. If you need to see me for any reason, please leave your name, where you can be reached and a short message. I check my messages daily and will contact you for an appointment or if I'm out of Town I will have my Deputy set up a time she can see you.On a final note, wishing you all a pleasant and enjoyable summer, as the season is so short.Marie Whaley (607) 336-2116
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FROM THE WATERSHED COMMITTEE

Fundraiser(s)
Purchase a “Raffle” ticket at any Watershed fundraiser
1st prize – 42” Magnavox Flat screen LCD TV ($1,200!!)
2nd prize – Camp Shower by Outdoor Gear
3rd prize - $100.00 Gift Card @ Wal-Mart
4th prize – Fishing Pole w/Tackle Box
5th prize – Handmade Quilt
(More tickets you buy, More chances you have!)

May 19 – Pancake Breakfast went very well; comments were – good food, large portions and liked the set up and fact “your food was made to order.” Thank you to ALL you came out and joined us.
DON’T FORGET !!! July 13 – Dance at the Fire House; the band “Sundown” will be playing from 8p.m. – 12:00 a.m. and the Watershed will have food/drink available. The price - $6.00 each for a GREAT time. Please – come out!!

Rolling Antiquers Car Show – we did not sell many raffle tickets, however, part of what we are doing is education and we did manage to talk to several individuals, many who had no idea that Plymouth got hit as hard as we did.

Chenango County Fair – we are set with the Fair and will have booth in the Exhibition hall. We will have educational material, hand outs and will be selling the raffle tickets at the Fair (so stop in and see us!!!)

Grants/Funding
Peg Kreiner contacted Scott Cook at DEC with regards to the “packet” of information that we are still waiting on. Scott indicated the state indicated it may be another month before they are sent; however, he has a packet from the year before and does not anticipate any changes so Peg has requested he send the previous one so the Watershed can read/review and have knowledge of tracking matching funds/in-kind services and how the committee submits receipts, etc. The Watershed wants things started.
The committee is still collecting data to present to the board with regards to budgeting money for “maintenance of the watershed.” We want to make it clear that this is NOT money toward any grant, now or future. Please keep in mind the grant the committee received is only $351,800 and this is a drop in the bucket. We need to maintain the creek just as we maintain roads in order to have a safe environment for our residents. We ALL have to help protect our tax base. We lose homes, we lose people, we lose tax dollars. Tax dollars lost – the rest of us make up the difference. No one likes an increase in taxes so we need the whole community to get involved.

Future funding – Peg is still researching other monies (with NO match) that may be available as we have not been successful in obtaining any of these awards as yet.

DEC/Fish & Wildlife
David Lemon, DEC, and Carl Schwartz, F&W, have walked a good portion of the creek and updated the data on damages and resolution. One area was property owned by Kreiner’s. The question was asked – IF Kreiner’s spend personal money on the creek, even if it is their own land, can that be submitted for a match from the grant. The answer was YES. Others can do the same. David Lemon’s time spent will be submitted as in-kind-service at his hourly rate of regular pay. Carl Schwartz’s time, however, cannot be counted since he is Federal. Per DEC, they are sure that any work by DOT can also be put toward the grant match. This is good news.

Committee Work on creek
On Saturday, June 9, several members of the committee and some of their family members, along with Pete Marshall (on his own time), got together and cleared a jam on Keggan’s land. Several trees had fallen and were blocking the flow of water. One large root ball remains as this is acting as a natural weir and a large/deep pool has already formed. Stop by and take a look.

The committee will be reaching out to others along the creek where we know there are jams with hopes that we will be allowed to go in with trucks, chains, chain saws to clear the debris away. We need help, so please, contact any Watershed member if you are willing to get your feet wet and (yes, it really is) have some fun.

Peg Kreiner, Co-Ordinator

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REMEMBRANCES OF A HOMETOWN BOY By Lawrence Hiram Adams

When I received the first edition of the Plymouth newsletter I was so impressed by its content and those contributing editors and what they had to say about the area around Plymouth, South Plymouth, Norwich, and Chenango County that I just had to ask it’s editor-in-chief, Sandy Bonell Pierce, if I might contribute my thoughts. I would like to make this a continuing series from start to end only because I will have to do some thinking and research from my end as we go along. So bear with me. I hope when this is completed, you might find it an interesting and enlightening saga of my life and times. Being a published author of business articles myself, and the fact that our mother was a school teacher and a great writer in her own right, I couldn’t resist sharing with all of you living there in Plymouth and neighboring hamlets and towns what it was like when I was born in the farmhouse at the top of the Adams road 73 years ago.
There is so much to tell about my young life, and all of the people both young and old who played a mentoring part in my early days as a boy growing up in those parts; and those individuals which I intend to name living or dead and give credit to them for what their influence had on my life.
I was born Lawrence Hiram Adams on Saturday, December 23,1933, at 4:10 PM the first born son of Beulah Pinney Adams and Nelson Henry Adams in the farm house which still stands to this day in a tiny bedroom on what was actually the third floor. According to my mother’s diary it was 30 below and about 4 foot of snow on the ground. I was attended by my grandmother Anna Whitney Adams and Dr. Walter A Sholes. Dr. Sholes had been a surgeon in WW 1 and had lost both his legs at the knee as a result of having been gassed. That didn’t seem to slow him down too much as he either got around on crutches or an old wooden wheelchair. In those days doctors still made house calls no matter in what type of weather conditions and so driving his trusty horse and buggy arrived about an hour before my mother gave birth to me. During the birthing it began to snow so hard that Dr. Sholes was snowed in and stayed with us for two days before the horse with him in the buggy could get him back to Norwich. Actually in those days people still traveled much using horse and buggies and/or wagons. The old horse of his named Dolly (a bay mare) knew the way back to town. It’s been said that when Dr. Sholes was out on calls all he did was to give the horse her head and back to town she would go. He would fall asleep in the buggy and his wife or nurse had to come out and wake him up.I’ll talk more about my grandparents and other members of the family including my boyhood pals that started to gather early in my life later on in the series in detail naming names and episodes (life’s experiences). Understand in those days farmers and town folk alike, their families were neighborly and close and it was not uncommon for neighbors to come calling at the drop of a hat in this case the birth of the newborn on the Adams farm. According to my mother’s diary as soon as the word got out the neighbors came a calling bringing gifts, food and an offer to help my mother take care of me.This is how neighbors treated neighbors in those later-on-in-the-series days with respect and generosity. Others did sometimes take care of me outside of the family and in doing so would bring their own children to the house or if we went to their house we as “kids” all got acquainted, played together and remained fast friends through our early childhood which all started at my birth.
Next time: From birth to school days starting in 1938 at the little gray school house on the Robin’s road (now called Pierce Road).

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MEDICAL CORNER: INTRODUCTION

This is the first of a series on medical concerns and the services available in our community.. It will generally include a description of a disorder/condition, common treatments, and local support organizations. Medical professionals who live in the Town of Plymouth, please help the newsletter staff keep this feature going. We ask for constructive suggestions (and help writing it if you have time). Readers, please let us know what medical conditions you have the most interest in and we will try to find out what is available locally in the area of support groups. Perhaps there are enough people within the Town of Plymouth with the same concerns that you could start your own support group.

Some areas being considered are Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Over-eaters Anonymous. Let us know what you are interested in and what you would like information about.

Our first piece of information for this feature is provided by a health care professional who lives in our town. It is the brochure from the Chenango County Community Mental Hygiene Services which offers the following services (admissions requirement: must be a resident of Chenango County) (payment is based on an individual’s ability to pay; payment is accepted through individual insurance, Medicaid and/or a sliding scale fee.):

1. MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Clinic location: Suite 42, County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, Fair Street
Entrance
Appointment/Info: 607-337-1600
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Some evening appointments available)
Services: - Assessment & Evaluation - Crisis Intervention
- Individual, Marital & Group Therapy - Child, Parent-Child, & Family Therapy
- Medical Therapy
- Intensive, Supportive/Regular Case Management Services for Adults and Children
- Consultation Services - Forensic Services
Serving: Adults, Children, Families, Individuals and Couples of Chenango County

2. ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE SERVICES
Clinic Location: 105 Leilani’s Way, Norwich, (off East River Road)
Appointment/Info: (607-337-1680)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (some evening appointments available)
Services: - Assessment & Evaluation - Crisis Intervention
- School-Based Prevention Services - Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy - Child, Parent-Child, & Family Therapy
- Vocational Evaluation Services - Medication Therapy
Serving: Adults, Children, Families, Individuals and Couples of Chenango County who are
affected by substance abuse.

3. CONTINUING DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM
Day Treatment Location: 103 Leilani’s Way, Norwich (off East River Road)
Appointment/Info: 607-337-1800
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Services: - Assessment & Evaluation - Crisis Intervention
- Daily Structured Programming - Individual & Group Therapy
- Medication Therapy - Vocational/Educational Skill Development
- Case Management Services
Serving: Adults over the age of 18 years, Individuals and Couples of Chenango County

4. PSYCHOSOCIAL CLUB PROGRAM
Club location: 103 Leilani’s Way, Norwich, (off East River Road)
Appointment/Info: 607-337-1800
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Services: - Social Skills Training - Recreational Activities
- Daily Living Skills Training - Daily Structured Programming
- Vocational/Educational Training - Case Management Services
Serving: Chenango County Residents over the age of 18 years, who have prior or current
involvement with mental health services.

5. SERENDIPITY PROGRAMS (VOCATIONAL/EDUCATION PROGRAMS)
Locations: - Serendipity Café - Serendipity Sundry Shoppe
- Serendipitous Meeting Room
All located at 24-26 Conkey Avenue, Norwich, 1st Floor The Eaton Center
Services: - Vocational/Educational Training - On-site & Competitive
- Job Coaching - Competitive Placement
- Benefits Counseling
These services are available through the following programs:
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse: 607-337-1680
- Continuing Day Treatment: 607-337-1800
- Chenango Club: 607-337-1800
- Mental Health Clinic: 607-337-1600

One of the difficulties in our society is finding the services you need. Our fellow Plymouth resident who provided the above information also provided very helpful information if you don’t know who to call for help. The United Way has a program and web site (First Call For Help) with many links which services Broome, Chenango, and other area counties. This site (www.firstcallforhelp.info) is linked to many support groups for many different disorders. In Chenango County you can also call 1-800-227-5353.

newsletter staff
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Plymouth Newsletter:
I just wanted to say “thank you” to the Town of Plymouth road crew who do such a great job of making the roads passable in the winter months. As we lie all snug in our beds it is the flashing lights blinking up the road which remind us of their work through the cold and dangerous nights. Your work is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Jude Smith

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What the mathematician faced with his wife when he stayed out late. (Answer on page 14).

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FROM THE PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Dear Friends,

Once again the Plymouth Historical Society is requesting all interested persons to join the 2007 membership drive. We hope you will again join us to help make this another successful year.

But first, thank you for your past support. Last year we received many donations from our members. This was very much appreciated.

We are always interested in collecting any history or photos of Plymouth’s past. We want to learn more about our town. Photos will be returned upon request.

All meetings will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Depot, starting in May (unless noted otherwise).

- Thursday June 7 Meeting and White Elephant Sale
- July/August no meetings
- Thursday September 6 7:00 p.m. picnic dinner (weather permitting)
bring a dish to pass/own table service, and meeting
- Thursday October 4 Meeting and White Elephant Sale
- Thursday November 1 7:00 p.m. Harvest supper and meeting at Carole Becwith’s
home, election of officers
- T/B/A December Christmas party, details to follow at a later date

Thank you for your support,
Betty Bates



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2007 Membership to Plymouth Historical Society

Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Membership Fees: $5.00/Family ________________ $2.00/Single _______________
Make checks payable to: Plymouth Historical Society
Mail to: Betty Bates
516 County Road 29
Norwich, NY 13815

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FROM THE NEWSLETTER STAFF

For those of you who attended the June 11th board meeting you know that the newsletter has run out of budget money for this year. Our original estimate was that we could get through at least 3 issues before we ran out of money for 2007. The cost for postage for this issue was taken out of a contingency fund. So, folks, this may be the last issue for a while. I hope not, since this fall’s elections may have a dramatic impact on our town’s future. I would really like to give all the candidates running for town offices a chance to state their positions in the October issue so that you, the voting public, can make an informed choice in the voting booth. If you would like the newsletter to continue, please plan on attending future board meetings where the costs will be discussed and you can have an opportunity to ask questions and give helpful suggestions. If you cannot attend, perhaps you could make a donation to help us at least get us through to the election.

On a more positive note I would like to thank the people who have contributed articles and information for this issue. Even though I am doing 99.9% of the publication work, it is emotionally uplifting to type someone ELSE’S words. This part I don’t mind at all! If we get so many contributors that I can’t fit all the articles into a quarterly, maybe we could go MONTHLY! (If that happens, of course, I’ll need some help.) Have a great summer.

Sandy Bonell Pierce, Temporary Editor

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LOCAL DONATION OPPORTUNITIES: Would you like to donate to a Town of Plymouth organization/cause? Below is a list of opportunities for you to support. If you would like your Town of Plymouth organization/cause to be listed here, please send information to the Town of Plymouth Newsletter, 213 Pierce Road, Plymouth, NY 13832, or e-mail to plymouthnewsletter@frontiernet.net.


WORTHY CAUSE/ ORGANIZATION
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO
MAIL TO

Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department

“Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department”
Plymouth Fire Department
P. O. Box 112
Plymouth, NY 13832

Plymouth Emergency Squad

“Plymouth Emergency Squad”
Plymouth Fire Department
P. O. Box 112
Plymouth, NY 13832

Plymouth Historical Society

“Plymouth Historical Society”
Plymouth Historical Society
c/o Betty Bates
516 County Road 29
Norwich, NY 13815

Plymouth Newsletter

“Town of Plymouth Newsletter”
Town of Plymouth Newsletter
213 Pierce Road
Plymouth, NY 13832

Town of Plymouth Canasawacta Creek Watershed

“Town of Plymouth Watershed”
Town of Plymouth Watershed
P. O. Box 30
South Plymouth, NY 13844

MEETING PLACES: Do you have a group that meets regularly that offers Plymouth residents a chance to explore a new hobby, discuss ideas/philosophy/religion/topics of a common interest (e.g., quilting, retirement, world views, politics, raising children, literature, fly-tying, gardening, woodworking, soaps)? If so, please contact us with your “blurb” (in writing, please – if it’s not in writing, I tend to type what I hear, not necessarily what you say). It would be helpful to include a contact name/phone/etc.


Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department
training night
Matt Bates
every Wednesday night

Plymouth Fire Department Voluntary Auxiliary
last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.


Plymouth United Methodist Church
P. O. Box 102, Plymouth, NY 13832 (located in the hamlet of Plymouth just up the road from post office)
Pastor Richard Anderson (847-8194); Sec/Treas Linda Powell-Owens (334-8787)
Sunday School
10:15 a.m.
PUMC
Sunday Worship
11:15 a.m.
PUMC


Canasawacta Valley Free Methodist Church

Christian Education; child to adult – all ages
Sundays 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

Sunday Ladies Study/Small Group
6:00 p.m.

Sunday Teen Group
6:00 p.m.

Teen Stugafoo (Study, Games, Food) certified teachers offering tutoring
Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m.

Prayer Team
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Faith Based 4H Kathy Clemens 336-5834
1st Thursday
Field Trips, CVFMC

Meetings 3rd Thursday at 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Movie Night
1st Friday 7:00 p.m. CVFMC

Praise & Worship Team Practice
Saturdays 6:00 p.m. CVFMC

WOW
2nd Tuesday 6:00 p.m.
varied locations
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The most important thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother.

Thodore M. Hesburgh

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CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTS


Friday
July 13, 2007
8:00 p.m. to midnight
Dance to the popular band “Sundown” with the Plymouth Watershed Committee sponsored by the PVFD, $6 ticket, refreshments available

Sunday
July 15
9 a.m. to noon
Pancake Breakfast at the Plymouth Reservoir Pavilion, $4 (eggs to order, potatoes w/ or w/o onions, pancakes, sausage, OJ and coffee

Tuesday
July 17
7:00 p.m.
Town of Plymouth Board meeting – public encouraged to attend – at the fire house

Tues-Sun
Aug 7-12
all day
Chenango County Fair at the Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Norwich, NY (come visit the Plymouth Watershed booth!)

Monday
Aug 13 (tentative)
7:00 p.m.
Town of Plymouth Board meeting – public encouraged to attend – at the fire house

Sunday
Aug 19
9 a.m. to noon
Pancake Breakfast at the Plymouth Reservoir Pavilion, $4 (eggs to order, potatoes w/ or w/o onions, pancakes, sausage, OJ and coffee

Thursday
Sep 6
7:00 p.m.
Plymouth Historical Society Picnic dinner (weather permitting), bring a dish to pass & own table service; and meeting at the Depot in Plymouth

Sunday
Sep 9
9 a.m. to noon
Pancake Breakfast at the Plymouth Reservoir Pavilion, $4 (eggs to order, potatoes w/ or w/o onions, pancakes, sausage, OJ and coffee

Monday
Sept 10 (tentative)
7:00 p.m.
Town of Plymouth Board meeting – public encouraged to attend – at the fire house

Wednesday
Sept 12
4:30 p.m.
Roast Pork & Dressing Dinner at Plymouth United Methodist Church in Plymouth, NY

Friday
Sep 14
5:00 p.m.
DEADLINE to get October thru December dates to be listed in this CALENDAR OF EVENTS or articles to be published, call 334-3481 or e-mail plymouthnewsletter@frontiernet.net

Saturday
Sep 15
tba
Spaghetti Dinner by Town of Plymouth Watershed sponsored by the PVFD at the fire house

Thursday
Oct 4
7:30 p.m.
Plymouth Historical Society meeting and White Elephant Sale at the Depot in Plymouth

Monday
Oct 8 (tentative)
7:00 p.m.
Town of Plymouth Board meeting – public encouraged to attend – at the fire house

Wednesday
Oct 10
4:30 p.m.
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner at Plymouth United Methodist Church in Plymouth, NY

Saturday
Oct 13
tba
Bow Hunter’s Breakfast by Plymouth Watershed Committee sponsored by the PVFD at the fire house

Thursday
Nov 1
7:00 p.m.
Plymouth Historical Society Harvest supper and meeting at Carole Beckwith’s Home, Election of Officers

Wednesday
Nov 14
4:30 p.m.
Turkey and Trimmings Dinner at Plymouth United Methodist Church in Plymouth, NY

Saturday
Nov 17
tba
Hunter’s Breakfast by Plymouth Watershed Committee sponsored by the PVFD at the fire house

INTERVIEW WITH A PLYMOUTH BUSINESS: Rothwell’s Used Auto Sales, LLC

Business address: 104 Morley Road
P. O. Box 74
Plymouth, NY 13832

Name(s) of Owners: Patricia Rothwell and James Rothwell

Phone: 607-334-7501 Fax: same E-mail: rocky040@frontiernet.net

How long have you been in this business? Since the early 80’s.

How long have you been a Plymouth taxpayer? Since the late 70’s.

What is the major product/service you provide? Auto sales and all types of service including brake work, air conditioning, tune-ups, specializing in GM late model cars and trucks. We do it all and we aim to please.


What are your hours/days of operation? We aren’t open on Saturdays anymore. Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on Tuesdays we’re open until 9:00 p.m.

Why did you choose this location for your business? I’ve lived here all my life and we owned this land so it made sense to build the business here.


Do you have any future plans for the business such as expansion? Not really. I like it small and doing the work myself. I have time for my family and hobbies.


end interview with Jim Rothwell


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TRIBUTE TO LAURIE BENNETT

Congratulations go out to Postmaster Laurie Bennett on her recent retirement from the South Plymouth Post Office. Laurie served the Post Office for nearly 32 years. She started out working in the Old Mill back when it was a feed store/Post Office and then moving to the mobile building on Route 23 and then moving again to where it is now. Many people enjoyed seeing a friendly smile everyday and many will miss her.

Submitted by Victoria Bonner, Officer in Charge, South Plymouth

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Answer to earlier puzzle question: The “after-math”.
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TOWN OF PLYMOUTH BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Plymouth taxpayer-owned businesses in the Town of Plymouth


Artistic Styles
830 German Hollow Road
Smyrna, NY 13464
Green, Susan
336-3568
hairstyling, cuts, perms, colors, low/hi-lights, facial waxing
call for appt, closed Sun, Wed, all holidays

AM Heating & Cooling Solutions
127 County Road 21
Plymouth, NY 13832
Murphy, Matthew B.
Murphy, Amy P.
336-2262
service of heating and cooling systems, outdoor wood furnaces
call for an appointment

Bonner’s Plumbing & Heating
502 Inman Road, PO Bx 132
Norwich, NY 13815
Bonner, Matthew
334-HEAT(4328)
affordable installations & service; top quality workmanship; free estimates
by appt M-F; emergency service available

Hubbard’s Welding
P. O. Box 41
Norwich, NY 13815
Hubbard, Tim
336-9313
any type of welding
call for an appointment

K&B Enterprises
467 Doing Road
Norwich, NY 13815
Kreiner, Kevin
DeLee, Tracy
334-5986
repair/maintenance Interstate Battery Dealer; Agricultural and Industrial Parts Dealer
M-Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun by appointment

Meyers Engineering
265 Bates-Wilson Road
South Plymouth, NY 13844
Meyers, Stanley P.E.
meyersengineering@roadrunner.com
334-7429
fax:
334-2018
residential and commercial engineering services
8-5 Mon – Sat or by appointment

RTH WEIGHTLOSS
194 North Road
Norwich, NY 13815
Hamilton, Richard
Hamilton, Kim
rthweightlossmall.com
336-2401
Herbalife Distributor; natural products for good nutrition, weightloss & your good health
call for an appointment

Rothwell’s Used Auto Sales, LLC
104 Morley Road
Plymouth, NY 13832
Rothwell, Jim
Rothwell, Dick
334-7501
auto sales and service; specializing in GM late model cars & trucks
M-F 8 – 5

Serenity Gardens
Hopkins Crandall Road
P. O. Box 117
Plymouth, NY 13832
Latrecchia, Dwayne
Merchant, Cindy
waynecl@citlink.net
336-8151
registered nursery; herbs, houseplants, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants plus more
seasonal; April-?; Tue-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5; closed Mon ex holidays


Simpson Family Exotic Pheasants
Plymouth Reservoir
Norwich, NY 13815
gandsgamebirds@frontiernet.net

334-3596
NYS Class A License for exotic pheasants
call for appointment

Will Grow Gardens
584 County Rte 21
(Plymouth-Smyrna Road)
Plymouth, NY 13832
Will, Laurie
334-5628
bedding plants in season, annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs, wildcrafts
seasonal in spring, summer, and fall

Plymouth taxpayer-owned businesses outside the Town of Plymouth – but close

Norwich Implement, Inc., P. O. Box 471
5621 State Hwy 12
Norwich, NY 13815
Ruckdeschel, Jr., Richard
Ruckdeschel, Jeanette
Viola, Anthony
336-6816
John Deere lawn & garden equip, Kubota tractors, water pumps and conditioners
M-F 8-5
Sat 8-1

Pharsalia Metal Fabrication
State Route 23 west
South Plymouth, NY 13832
Wood, Darrell and Leslie
336-9663
finished metal products; specializes in flood protection
call for appointment

If you would like your business listed in this directory, please call, write, or e-mail. We cannot publish without the owner’s direct permission and input: Sandy Pierce, 334-3481; Plymouth Newsletter, 213 Pierce Road, Plymouth, NY 13832, plymouthnewsletter@frontiernet.net