No. 20 October 2005
SELECTBOARD NOTES
PROPERTY TAX BILLS
Thetford Property Tax Bills were mailed on August 18th.
Payments are due by 5:00 P.M on October 17, 2005. Postmarks are not accepted.
FUEL ASSISTANCE
In addition to the Vermont Fuel Assistance Program, some Thetford Residents are working together to offer additional fuel assistance and fuel conservation to Thetford Residents.
For more information, contact Representative Jim Masland at 785-4146.
THETFORD RECYCLING
The long-awaited changes at the
1. All paper products, including mixed paper, glossies,
newsprint, cardboard and anything that rips.
2. All glass - any color, plate glass, porcelain, ceramics, drinking glass,
etc.
3. Plastic (including #1 & 2 bottles), Tin and Aluminum
4. Scrap Metal
If you have any questions about the new recycling system, please contact Frank Bonnett
at the
Thetford Recycling Committee
LATHAM LIBRARY’S HALLOOOOWEEN BASH
Latham Library will once again host a haunted house on Halloween. After
you've gone through the Sleepy Hollow haunted house, stop in the library to
listen to Simon tell the Washington Irving story. The haunting will take
place on Halloween evening from 6:00-8:00. Tricks and treats will abound!
RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DAY
On Saturday, October 15 The
Thetford Volunteer Fire Department, in conjunction with the Vermont Rural Fire
Protection Task Force, and the Vermont Department of Forestry, Parks and
Recreation will be hosting a Rural Fire Protection Day. The event will be held
at the
For more information contact Jeff Sirjane at 802-785-4405
FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD
It is with deep regret that the School Board announces that Bryant Patten will
be resigning from the Board. He has the opportunity to work for the
Orange East Supervisory Union which is the Supervisory Union to which Thetford
belongs. In order to avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of a
conflict of interest, Bryant is stepping down from the Board.
The School Board is looking for someone to fill Bryant's seat until elections
can be held in March 2006. If you are interested in this position, please
contact Denise Froehlich (785-2097 or denise.froehlich@valley.net) by
October 4th.
Mark your
calendar and come to a Harvest Dinner in
Saturday, October 29, 2005 - - Serving from 5pm until sold out
Menu:
Roast Beef, Mashed Potato,
Winter Squash, Cole Slaw,
Dinner Rolls, Homemade Pickles, Beverage, Pie from an Assortment
$8
adults, $4 children, preschoolers free
Thetford Center Community Building
Rte 113 across from the Village Store
Proceeds benefit the Thetford Center Community Association
THE CHICKEN PIE SUPPER YOU'VE BEEN
WAITING FOR
The Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Association will hold its annual chicken pie supper on October 15, 2005
Beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the
Menu to include:
Chicken Pie
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Squash
Cole Slaw (The Best Ever!)
Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Pie - -
DON'T MISS THIS SUPPER!
Questions? Please contact: Laurie
A. Ingalls, Clerk 785-3190
Kate Campbell will be in concert at
Kate Campbell has played both
Tickets are available at Isabell's Cafe in East Thetford, Perry's Oil in Bradford,
or Hanover Strings in
TA NOTES
The school year is in full swing already, and
On Monday, October 18, parents will also have a chance to learn about one of
the aspects of life after TA. "Paying for College" will start at
6:30pm in the
The first "Talk with TA'" of the 2005-2006 year will be held on
Thursday, October 26, at 6pm in the TA library. Please join the Trustees for a
question and information session. The quarterly meeting of the Board of
Trustees will follow, and the public is invited to attend.
Volunteers are needed!!! October 29 TA will once again be hosting the Vermont
Cross Country Championships, followed on November 12 by the New England Championships.
This is a huge undertaking for the community of Thetford and involves the
efforts of many. Please contact David McGinn, Athletic Director, at 785-4805,
to volunteer or for more information.
TA's
senior class recently held a benefit dance and will be making a donation of
$500.00 to the Katrina Relief Fund. In addition, they have challenged
each of the other classes at TA to add to the total by also donating money.
Two TA students are organizing a community dinner in late October/early November
to benefit the Katrina Relief Fund. Katy Perry and Amanda Brown are
looking for volunteers to help with the effort. If you are willing,
please contact Katy at 333-9487, Amanda Brown at 765-4232, or Wendy Cole, TA
Community Relations Coordinator, at 785-2698.
RICE’S MILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER
9 Community Potluck @ 6pm followed by a slide show on Rwanda presented by
Bach-Lombardo Family who went to school, lived and worked
there for a year. Everyone Welcome. Free ( bring utensils and drinks)
OCTOBER 15th COFEE HOUSE ~ OPEN MIKE
NIGHT!! Children and Adults invited to play
musical instruments, sing read poetry, tell jokes, stories, juggle .... or
other clever talents. ( Why not try a family jug band!) Beverages
and snacks provided. Free!! Call Mary Byrant if you want to
share your talents - 785-4512
OCTOBER 29th Saturday HALLOWEEN DANCE
8-11 ADULTS ONLY !!
Prizes for best costumes!! This Fundraiser costs $5.
THETFORD FOOD SHELF and COMMODITY PROGRAM.
The income eligibility guidelines table for the Vermont Commodity Food Distribution Program is revised each year and shows a gross income for each family size as follows:
For a family of 1, the income amounts are $ 341 Weekly; $1,476 Monthly; $17,705 Yearly.
For each additional family member, add $116 Weekly; $503 Monthly; and $6,031 Yearly.
If your income is at or below the income listed for the number in your household, you are eligible to receive monthly commodities and assistance from the Thetford Food Shelf if supplemental food is necessary.
Please feel free to call if you would like an application for this Program or if you have any questions. Roberta Howard 333–4607.
THETFORD HILL T-SHIRTS
Need a
quick gift idea?
Thetford Hill Fair t-shirts, "since 1905," are perfect for any
occasion. They come in an array of sizes and several color choices including
white, yellow and gray. The image is a lovely drawing of the green,
trees, church, buildings and fair tent against the backdrop of the mountains.
100% cotton and priced at $10. Stop by Latham Library and get
yours, or call them at 785-4361 for more information.
HAVE YOU
NOTICED A TRUCK WITH
Here's a switch in the direction of aid to good causes…. Dr. and Mrs. George Ingram
of
The PuppeTree will use that truck to give free Shadow Puppet performances of The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the Upper Valley Arts Association and at Thetford
Elementary. We will also use the truck to transport the performance to the
Parish Player's Grange Theatre on November 12 and 13 to raise money for our
Aunt Voncile and her family, from
The truck will also transport The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and 3 cast members to
Rivendale for a Hurricane Katrina fund raiser. We will also be bringing the
show to 7 other schools and Recreation Departments in the
Truly, generosity can bridge all our problems. The PuppeTree's Board of Directors
send a special thanks to George and Monta Ingram for investing in our community.
The
See if you can spot that license plate!
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