Thetford Town Newsletter

No. 21                                                                                                 November 2005

 

SELECTBOARD NOTES

 

Land Conservation
The Town has accepted the donation of a 21 acre parcel of Class Two wetlands at the intersection of Godfrey and Quail John Roads to be preserved as a natural area. The parcel was donated to the Thetford Conservation Commission rather than the Nature Conservancy by Salvatore Decola to provide opportunities for local educational programs.

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Thetford's Police Chief Joseph Anthony has resigned his position. The Selectboard is working with full-time officer Jim Lanctot and contracting with State Troopers to provide appropriate coverage for Thetford. We wish Mr. Anthony well and thank him for his service to Thetford.

 

 

THETFORD ENERGY COMMITTEE


The Thetford Energy Committee would like to invite you to join us in our efforts to save the town and its residents energy.  Come join us at our next TEC meeting, Wed. Nov. 9, 5pm at Town Hall when we will discuss energy retrofits on the Town Garage, expanding carpooling locations in town, the town street lighting campaign, the town's new Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, Thetford Home Energy Assistance Teams (HEATs), the Thetford Academy Building Project and the Tire Inflation Project.  Bring your own projects, questions or interest in working on these projects.  For more information or to submit your ideas, contact TEC chair, Bob Walker at 785-4126 or bobwalker@valley.net.

 

 

RECYCLING NEWS:

 

The changes at the Thetford Recycling Center are working out well, and as people are remarking, are "user friendly". 

 

Northeast Waste has increased the price of trash stickers which will now cost $3.50 each effective immediately. Please note that the last price increase was almost two years ago, when the price increased from $2.85 to $3.00.  The Recycling Committee is evaluating purchasing our own trash compactor to reduce the cost to both individual residents and the town.

 

 

HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT


The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a Shadow Puppet Play by the PuppeTree Inc. will
be performed November 12-13 at the Parish Players.

Performances are;

Saturday, November 12 at 10 AM and 2 PM, and

Sunday, November 13 at 2 PM

 

Tickets are: $5 for Children ~ $10 for Adults ~ $20 Family

 

Proceeds will be donated to our Director's 80-year-old AUNT VONCILE made homeless by Hurricane Katrina.

Reserve a seat by calling 802-785-3031.

 

FUEL AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE


A group of Thetford volunteers is interested in helping to organize improved winter fuel assistance and home weatherization in town. Weatherization is the term for reducing heat loss in a home.  As you may know, fuel assistance from LIHEAP and weatherization are already available through Central Vermont Community Action Council (222-4963)
for Vermonters families who are at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.  Help is also available through Roberta Howard, the Town Service Officer.  However, we know that funding for these programs will likely run short by the end of winter and some families who deserve help earn just a little too much to qualify for aid.

We're planning a fix that would work as follows:
1. If you are in need of help, we advise that you try to access CVCAC (222-4963) first to see if you can use the existing programs.  If that doesn't work out, contact Roberta Howard (333-4607).
2. Through both of these options, we will try to meet families' fuel and weatherization needs.  We strongly encourage anyone who applies for fuel to also use our help in reducing drafts and heat loss in your home, as the benefits will last for years.
3. Volunteers will help with weatherization on a priority basis. You may see immediate improvement after just one visit.

4. Funds for these efforts (beyond what's available through CVCAC) will come from funds available through the Town Service Officer and from donations from people in town.
5. If you would like to help with a donation you can write a check for a charitable donation to the Thetford Emergency Fund and Food Shelf. Please indicate that your donation is intended for fuel and weatherization.  These donations are tax deductible. Send your check to the Thetford Town Offices at PO Box 126, Thetford Center, VT 05075.
6. If you are willing to provide volunteer labor for weatherization, contact Bob Walker at 785-4126.

We're glad to help and hope you will too,
Charlie Buttrey, Bob Walker, Stuart Blood and Jim Masland

 

 

TA NOTES

 

TA classes have now raised in excess of $1200 for victims of the recent hurricanes in the south, and more money is expected.  We recently hosted four visitors from Varnado, LA, whose town and schools were badly damaged but not completely destroyed by the storms.  Their need list is long, and contributions are gratefully appreciated.  Contact TA at 785-4805 for specific requests.

November 12 TA will be hosting the New England Championship Cross Country races on our spectacular trail.  Volunteers are always needed and welcome.  Please contact David McGinn at 785-4805 if you can help.

The TA Fall Play, always a smashing success, will be staged this year at TA’s own Shark Tank Theater Nov 11th and 12th at 7:00pm, with a 4:00pm matinee on Sunday the 13th.  Theater lovers everywhere should not miss this!

 

Call for ticket reservations 785-4805 ext 243.

 
The annual Alumni Crafts Bazaar will happen on November 19 in Anderson Hall!  This is a great place to get a jump on holiday shopping, catch up with old friends, and just have a great day.  Watch for signs on the Green and in front of TA--and plan to spend some time with us!!!!!

 

 

THETFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENTS

 

Family Dance at TES:

Featuring live music by the local band: NEOPHOBES!
Friday November 4th 7-9:30pm at TES.  Suggested donation: $4/person, $15/family
Proceeds to support Arts Programs at TES.
So - put on your dancing shoes and let's Rock!

Thetford Elementary School PTO Book Fair:

November 11-18; 8:30-4pm daily.
Family night Wednesday, November 16, 6-7:30pm.
The Book Fair takes place in the TES Library.

Join us and support our school!

 

 

POST MILLS CHURCH EVENTS

 

Saturday November 5th

ACCESSIBLE JOY REPRISE

An amazing evening of music:

Jazz by Dr. Burma, Revels North Chorus,

Opera - Barbershop - Sing-a-long, Lyme Town Band and more

 

To benefit the handicapped access fund of the Post Mills Congregational Church

VT Route 244 - - 7:00pm

Donations accepted

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Saturday November 12

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

10am-2pm

Crafts, gifts, decorations

Books, baked goods, attic treasures

 

Quiche and salad luncheon 11:30-1:00pm

 

Questions? Please call Barbara Condict 333-9803

 

 

EMERGENCY WORKBOOK

 

Vermont Emergency Management announces the availability of the Family Emergency Preparedness Workbook.

The workbook is a valuable resource that contains information and suggestions on how Vermont families can prepare for, and reduce the impact of, disasters that threaten Vermont.  The workbook includes a Disaster Preparedness Checklist, instructions on how to create a Disaster Kit, suggestions for Disaster Preparedness for People with Special Needs, an Important Telephone Numbers worksheet, and other disaster related information.

The Family Emergency Preparedness Workbook is available, free-of-charge, at all Vermont State Police Barracks, or may be downloaded from the Vermont Emergency Management website, www.dps.state.vt.us/vem.  The website also offers individuals the option to order a printed copy. 

 

 

LATHAM LIBRARY

We offer Storytelling and Storytime weekly at the library. 

Storytelling, with Simon Brooks, is on Thursday afternoons from 3-5pm.
Storytime, with Peter Blodgett, is on Friday mornings at 10:30am.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

RICE’S MILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

 

NOVEMBER 5           Saturday 1-3
Introduction to the Folk Art of Rug Hooking:  Learn the basics of rug hooking and how to finish.  Please bring material cut into strips, quilting stretcher\hoop, and rug hook.

Call instructor:  Jennifer Davey to register 333-9607

NOVEMBER 6           Sunday 12:30-3:30 

Origami Workshop (low intermediate level) Make modular wreath, two piece 6 pointed star, and two-piece ornament.  Jr High thru Adult. 

Call Gina Sonne to register 785-4220  Limit 10  Cost $8

NOVEMBER 13th       Sunday  12:00 - 4:00

Origami Container Workshop (intermediate level) Make a modular box (from  old calendars) and an octagonal dish and paper pouch. High School thru Adult.
Call Gina Sonne to register 785-4220 Cost: $10.00 
Materials provided but if you have old calendars and can cut them into squares (8-10 inches) please bring some.

NOVEMBER 13th       Sunday Final Community Potluck.  6pm.  Come and enjoy
the Fall in our nearly heated building.

 

 

THETFORD TOWN NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION INFORMATION

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