Thetford Town Newsletter
No.
61 MARCH 2009
TOWN CLERK NOTES
Town reports were mailed
February 17th. If you have not received one, please call the Town
Clerk’s office at 785-2922 ext 10.
The
2009 Town meeting will be held at Thetford Academy’s Anderson Hall, Saturday,
February 28, 2009 at 9am.
Voting
by Australian ballot to follow Tuesday, March 3 at Town Hall. Polls open 8am
-7pm.
Rabies
Clinic will be held at the Town Garage Saturday March 14 from 10am to
noon. Licensing will be available at Town Hall.
Animal
License Renewal is due by April 1, 2009, late fees and price increase applies
April 2, 2009.
RECREATION NOTES
Spring baseball and softball registration is open an on-going for grades K-6. All
registrations received after the deadline will be assessed a $10 late fee.
Little League for grades
3-6 registration fee $35. Deadline March 5.
Softball for grades 3-6
girls registration fee $35. Deadline April 1.
Rec Ball for grades 1-2
registration fee $25. Deadline April 1.
T-Ball for Kindergarten
registration fee $20. Deadline April 1.
Spring Soccer Clinics:
Session 1 - Indoor: Soccer skills and fun games at TES Gym on Sunday afternoons March 22,
29 & April 5, 12 11am-4pm. Participants will be separated by grade and
possibly gender. Each level will practice for 1 hour between these times.
Registration fee $10 or $20 for both sessions
Session 2 - Outdoor: Soccer skills and drills at TES Field on Sunday
afternoons May 3, 10, 17, 24 7 June 7, 14.
Participants will be
separated by grade and possibly gender. Each level will practice for 1
hour between these times. Registration fee $15 or $20 for both sessions.
Baking Classes:
There will be a series of
three Wednesday classes taught by a King Arthur Flour baker. The dates
have not been confirmed as of this writing, but will be a bread making, a pizza
making and a cookie making class. Pre-registration will be
required. If you are interested, contact the Recreation Coordinator for
actual dates and times.
Tween/Teen activities:
Home Alone,
March 21st from 9:30 am - 12 PM - a class for kids who may be home
alone after school or at other times. Participants will learn how to
handle various situations and what to do. Pre-registration is required by March
14th. $40 fee.
Babysitting Class, April 13 from 9 am to 1 PM - a class for 11-16 year olds to learn
proper babysitting techniques. Participants will receive a babysitting
certificate. Pre-registration is required by April 6th. $50 fee.
Questions
about these programs should be directed to the Hilary Linehan, Recreation
Coordinator, 785-2922 x6 or recreation@thetfordvermont.us.
Registration forms may be picked up at Town Hall or downloaded from the web www.thetfordvermont.us/recreation/htm
go to the quick links section and select "registration form".
T.E.N. - Thetford Elder Network
Ever wonder what the TEN
(Thetford Elder Network) is up to? Sure, you've seen the notices about the luncheons,
the seminar, and the meetings, but what else has kept the TEN busy?
Just
since late spring, TEN volunteers have answered calls and helped with the
following:
* giving rides for appointments and errands
* setting a mouse trap
* providing friendly company
* snow shoveling
* giving advice about a treed porcupine
If you're in need of help, or know someone who is, call the TEN Volunteers
Helpline at 785-2129.
T.E.N. MONTHLY SENIOR MEAL
Wednesday, March 25th, 11:30am at the
RSVP
to Martha Daum 333-4082
TA NOTES
*
*Thursday, March 12,
the TA Board of Trustees will
hold their March business meeting in Strafford, at Barrett Hall, beginning at
7:00 pm. The public is always welcome to attend.
*Basketball
continues! The annual Alumni/Senior
Basketball Game will be played Friday, March 13. The evening is
sponsored by the Project Graduation committee, and proceeds support the
substance free celebration for 2009 TA graduates in June. Alumni
interested in playing please contact Jane Chambers at TA 785-4805 x265.
*Monday. March 16, is Incoming 9th Grade High School
Transition Night. The Guidance Department will provide information
concerning the transition to high school programs for families of students
currently in 8th grade. The meeting will be held in the TA
Library beginning at 6:30 pm.
*Mark your calendars for the One-Act Play Festival Wednesday and
Thursday, March 18 and 19, at the Eclipse Grange on Thetford Hill. Performances
start at 7:00 pm; for more information call TA at 785-4805.
*TA's 8th graders will be out
and about in Thetford and the surrounding communities on Wednesday, March 25, 8th Grade Job Shadow Day. Students
will visit local businesses and work sites to observe areas of interest for
future vocations.
Submitted by Wendy Cole
Friends of Thetford Education will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 pm in the TES
Library.
At
this meeting, we will be discussing teacher proposals and deciding what to
fund, so come hear about the great enrichment projects our teachers proposing. All are welcome!
FTE
is an organization consisting of parents who are dedicated to raising funds for
the purpose of enhancing the educational enrichment of our children. Nearly
100% of the money we raise goes toward funding educational opportunities that
are not covered by the school’s operating budget. Attending a meeting will not
commit you to anything! Just come along and see what we do.
If
you have questions, feel free to call Marty Jacobs (Chair) at 785-2606 or email
at marty@systemsinsync.com.
THE 4TH ANNUAL CHURCH
SPRING AUCTION
Saturday,
March 28th 12:00pm- 3:30 pm at the First
Congregational Church on Thetford Hill across from the Green. This church fundraiser
has become a lot of fun for volunteers and the community alike.
If
you have quality items you would like to donate to the church auction please
call Susan Kowalsky at 649-2681.
Otherwise
show up for a day of delicious food, great door prizes and a whole lot of
shopping deals!
LITTLE FEET CHILDREN’S CENTER
Little Feet Children's Center
opened in January 2009 in
Christine
has 17+ years experience in the field of education as both a teacher and center
director.
Little
feet is the first childcare center to be certified Eco-Healthy in the state. The certification ensures that
childcare settings are as environmentally healthy as possible. Eco-Healthy childcare
centers commit to reducing a child's exposure to toxins and other environmental
health hazards.
Little
Feet Children's Center is a multi-age center serving children ages 6 weeks - 6
years. Little Feet also offers a before and after school program for children
in Kindergarten-Grade 3, as well as care for school age children during school
and summer vacations. For more information on Little Feet Children's
Center, Eco-Healthy certification, or to enroll your child, please contact
Christine at 333-4100.
"Food for Friends"
In addition to the Thetford
food-shelf faithfully attended by Roberta Howard at the Town Office,
Thetford Baptist Church (off Route 5, near Huggett's) offers a supplemental
food pantry to those in need.
The
church's pantry, "Food for Friends," provides a grocery bag of canned
goods and frozen foods to any family upon request. The pantry is OPEN
each Sunday from 12:30 to 1:30 and Thursday evenings
from 6:00-7:30. Call Pastor John Hartley (785-2050) for alternative
"pickup" times or for more information.
Submitted by Jennifer Gernhard
for the Deacons at
THETFORD BREAKFAST BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, March 31st
8:30am-10am, Latham Library.
Books
(This Day in the Life: Diaries from Women Across America, Joni Cole, ed.) are available for
check-out from Latham beginning March 2nd.
Questions: e-mail jwoodsum@starband.net or call 333-9545
Submitted by Jo Ann Woodsum
*Thetford Tutor* Grades K-8
For parents who are concerned
about their child's academic performance, private tutorials can lead to success
in school and at home. Tutorials strengthen skills, increase confidence and
provide enrichment. Tutorials are held at "The Tutoring Barn" on
For
further information call Jane Friedlander at
785-4455 or visit www.uppervalleytutor.com
The deadline for submissions
is the 20th of each month.
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