THETFORD TOWN NEWSLETTER

NO. 79        SEPTEMBER 2010

 

THETFORD TOWN OFFICE

 

Thetford property tax bills were mailed on August 5th.  If you did not receive your tax bill, please call the Town Treasurer’s office at 785-2922 ext.2.  Payments are due before 5:00 on Friday, October 15, 2010. 

 

Payments may be made at the Treasurer’s office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 - 4:00, or by mail.  (Post marks are not accepted, so please mail your payments early.)  

 

We will be open on October 15th from 7:30 until 5:00.  Payments received after the 5:00 deadline will have the 8% penalty applied.  Each year, we receive payments after the 5:00 October 15th deadline.  Please be sure to get your payments in early to avoid the penalty!

 

Submitted by Jill Graff

 
 

THETFORD ACADEMY NEWS AND NOTES

 

*Thetford Academy will sponsor its annual ‘Welcome Dance” for students in grades 7-12 on Friday, September 3.  The dance will be held from 7:30-9:30 pm in the new gymnasium, and students must be picked up by 10:00 pm.

 

*There will be no school at TA on Monday, September 6, for the Labor Day Recess.

 

*7th Grade Parents’ Welcome Night will be Wednesday, September 8. Folks should meet in the TA Library at 7:00 pm.

 

*The Thetford Academy Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 9, at 7:00 pm in the TA Library.  All are welcome to attend.

 

*The 7th Grade Trip to Washington will hold the first fundraiser of the year on Saturday, September 11.  Students will be washing cars from 9:00 am-12:00 noon at the Thetford Hill Fire Station.  Get a clean car and make a very appreciated contribution to a wonderful cause! 

 

*Mountain Day will be Friday, September 17; the rain date will be Thursday, September 16.

 

*Parents’ Back to School Curriculum Night will be Thursday, September 23.  Parents and guardians should meet in the new gymnasium at 6:30 pm.

 

*Friday, September 24, will be a half day at Thetford Academy.  Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am.

 

The annual Magazine Drive, sponsored by the TA Student Council, will kick off on Tuesday, September 28.  Renew or subscribe to publications and help fund TA student activities.  Your support is really appreciated. 

 

Submitted by Wendy Cole

 
 

THETFORD RECREATION

 

 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION

 

Registration is open for all fall Recreation Department Programs.  Complete details and info can be found on-line www.thetfordrec.com. On-line registration is available, however payment must still be mailed in or dropped off (no credit card option available).  In-person registration will be held at the Farmer's Market on Tuesday, Aug 31 from 4:00-6:30 pm. AND at Town Hall on Thursday Sept 2 from 10:30am -  4pm. The registration deadline for all youth programs is Friday, Sept 3rd unless otherwise listed. No registration deadline for adult programs.

 

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

 

EQUIPMENT SWAP

In conjunction with registration at the Farmer's Market on Tuesday Aug 31, we will host a sports equipment swap.  Bring in your gently used fall sports equipment to swap: cleats, socks, shin guards, balls, etc.  Anything not swapped will be donated to the Rec Dept and/or Listen Center.

 

KARATE  - $35 fee GRADES K -12  Wednesdays after school from 3:15-4:15pm in the TES gym.  

Runs Sept 8 thru Oct 13.

 

SOCCER  - $25 fee I am still in need of a head coach for K and 3/4 boys!  All practices at TES beginning 9/2:

 

K Saturdays Noon-1pm begin Sept 11

1/2 Wed 3-4:14 and Saturdays 11am-noon

3/4 girls Tues/Thurs 3-4:30

3/4 boys Tues/Thurs 4:30-6

5/6 girls Mon/Wed/Fri 3-4:30

5/6 boys Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30-6 - Howard's Field

 

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING AT TA - 5th and 6th Graders are invited to run cross-country in the fall at TA.  Practices are Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:15-5:00 pm, beginning 9/8.

 

ATHLETES UNITED GRADES 4/5/6  -  FREE  - The Dartmouth Student Athlete Group will offer basketball for the fall league. The Kickoff will be Sunday October 3 from 3-4pm at Dartmouth (location TBD) Practices in Thetford Tuesdays from 5-6pm at TES.

 

BABYSITTER'S TRAINING COURSE - Saturday, Sept 11 from 9:30am -  1pm       Min #6, max #20 

 

HOME ALONE COURSE -  Saturday, Sept 18 from 9:30am - Noon   $40 fee/$50 NR    Min#8, max# 20

 

 

ADULT PROGRAMS:

 

BUILDING BONES - FREE - Basic Strength training designed for osteoporosis prevention.  Tues/Thurs at TCCC Building from 9-10:15am. 

 

OLD SCHOOL PE - FREE - Friday nights Oct 1 - Nov 5th from 7-9 PM at TES. On-site babysitting available for a fee - pre-registration required for this option.

 

RUNNING CLUB  - FREE - Interested in running with a group? We are looking to start an informal running club in Thetford, contact Rec Dept if interested.

 

REFEREES/UMPIRES - Referees needed for soccer, basketball and baseball softball.  Contact Rec Dept to volunteer.

 

SKI SALE - save the date - Sunday Dec 5th from 12:30-2 PM

 

Submitted by  Hilary Linehan

 

 

TREASURE ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL

 

Treasure Island Fall Festival - Sunday, September 26, 1-5pm.  
 
Music, Kayak Lessons and Riding (for children and adults) led by an instructor, Chili Cook-off, Scarecrow Stuffin', Apple-Bobbin', Barnyard Book-Nook.  
 
Bring yourselves and a crock-pot of chili if you can.   Volunteers needed to stir the chili and/or read books to younger children.
 
To help or for more information, call 333-3507. Come enjoy the beauty of fall on Lake Fairlee.
 

 Submitted by Scott and Ann O’Hearn

 
 

 "CHEAPSKATE" RUMMAGE SALE

 

"Cheapskate" Rummage Sale

Saturday, Sept. 18

9:00 - 2:00

EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

 

Sponsored by and Located in Thetford Center Community Bldg., Thetford Center, VT

 

Red Sox Memorabilia, Clothing, Glassware and Misc. Items.  Tables of Many FREE items!!!

 

Submitted by Bev Slack

 

 

Energy tip of the month

               

Drive at a steady speed, using the highest gear possible to increases mileage and decrease emissions.

               

 If you're going on as short trip-say from Thetford to Lebanon, as opposed to going from Thetford to NYC, where you would look to save time-- stay at 60 mph. For every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph, you reduce your fuel economy by 10%. So doing the currently common 70 mph will cost you 20% in fuel efficiency--just to get to Lebanon!!!

               

 Thetford Energy Committee may be obtaining a scan gauge that can be hooked up to a vehicle to measure its fuel usage. Stay tuned.

 

Submitted by Joel Legunn

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?   THETFORD HISTORY

 

Thetford has always had a tradition of neighbor helping neighbor.  How far back does that tradition go?  Well, in 1798, Rev. Asa Burton, the pastor at the First Congregational Church and the man who would help found Thetford Academy in 1819, was invited by the state General Assembly to preach the opening sermon in Windsor.  Unfortunately, then as now, pastors weren't paid lavishly and Rev. Burton, whose meager salary was frequently paid in produce, did not own clothes suitable for the occasion.  No matter -- several women joined together to spin, weave, cut and tailor a suit, and Rev. Burton delivered the sermon, dressed, it is said, more handsomely than anyone else at the gathering!

 

Submitted by Charlie Buttrey

 

 

ACADEMIC TUTORING



Private tutorials for students in grades K-8
Enrichment and remediation
 
Contact Jane Friedlander at 785-4455 or visit www.uppervalleytutor.com

   

Submitted by Jane Friedlander

 

 

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