Friday Update May 4, 2012

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"41" />NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...
   

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Scottish
Highlander cattle from the Miles Smith Farm,
Loudon, NH, have been "c18">  "c18">delivered to Emery Farm. There are now
18 head of cattle on the Emery
Farm pastures. The public
can view them from near the farm stand
area. Courtesy
Cozette Russell

"c18">Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo
(Spanish for the "fifth of May"). 
It is a celebration held on May 5. In
Mexico, the date is observed to commemorate
the Mexican army's unlikely victory over
French forces at the Battle of Puebla on
May 5, 1862.  Contrary to widespread
popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's
Independence Day—which is actually
celebrated on September 16.

"c22">COUNCIL TO
RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM ARCHITECT REGARDING
THE POTENTIAL FOR TRANSFORMING THE FORMER
PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK BUILDING LOCATED
AT 8 NEWMARKET ROAD INTO A TOWN OFFICE
SITE

"c18">At Monday evening’s meeting, May
7th, Councilors will receive a presentation
from Architect Kelly Davis relative to the
potential for transforming the former
People’s United Bank building located
at 8 Newmarket Road into a Town Office. An
open discussion between Councilors, Mr.
Kelly, and Administrator Selig will follow
the presentation concerning conceptual
preliminary site layout and cost
implications.

"c18">A Letter of Intent to Purchase between
the Town of Durham and People’s United
Bank has been executed for a sale price of
$745,000. The asking price for the parcel was
$769,000.  The Town’s assessment
for the parcel is  $867,300.  A
draft Purchase and Sale Agreement is
currently being drafted. The Administrator
expects to bring the final Purchase and Sale
Agreement forward for consideration by the
Council at its meeting on May 21,
2012.

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Courtesy
Richard H. Lord

"c18">FISH LADDER
AT WISWALL DAM - RIBBON CUTTING
CEREMONY

"c18">On Thursday of this week,
approximately 20 residents along with town,
state, and Federal officials attended the
ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly
constructed fish ladder at the Wiswall dam.
Above, Town Engineer David Cedarholm says a
few words before cutting the ribbon. Pictured
are left to right: Construction engineer
George Rief, Town Engineer David
Cedarholm, Assistant Engineer April
Talon, and State Conservationist Rick
Ellsmore of NRCS-USDA.

"c18">Durham received over $1 million in
grant funds from the Federal Government to
complete this important project allowing fish
to swim up stream for the first time in more
than 200 years.  In additon, the Wiswall
Dam, an important part of the Durham/UNH
water supply, was repaired.
 

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"c18">One of three new Durham Taurus police
vehicles heading to the
paint

"c18">shop to receive its
"Durham" markings.

"c23"> "c18">OUT WITH THE OLD...IN WITH THE
NEW!

"c18">The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
has been the law enforcement vehicle of
preference and is the most widely used
automobile in police departments throughout
the United States and Canada. Many police are
mourning the fact that in April 2011, Ford
stopped making this vehicle and has instead
begun offering a version of the Ford
Taurus.  

"c18">Knowing this reality was looming as
part of the 2011 operating budget, Chief Kurz
postponed ordering two of the Crown
Victoria’s, which historically is the
routine as the department replaces two of
their six patrol vehicles each year, opting
to focus instead upon the more energy
efficient vehicles coming out in 2013 and
ordering a total of four that year.  Due
to budget realities, one of the four
replacement vehicles was
eliminated. 

"c18">The first of three Taurus police
vehicles has arrived and is shown heading to
the paint shop to receive its
“Durham” markings.  While
built on a Taurus base, the new Ford Police
Interceptors are equipped with highly energy
efficient V-6 engines that will enhance
gasoline usage by 20% over the V-8 Crown
Victoria’s.  In addition the
all-wheel drive vehicles will help Durham
police respond to the community’s needs
in any kind of weather.

"c20">Town departments are looking for
ways to accomplish objectives while at the
same time reducing our collective carbon
footprint.

"c23"> "c18">REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENERGY
EFFICIENCY/RENEWABLE ENERGY
SERVICES

"c18">The Town of Durham, New Hampshire is
soliciting qualification-based proposals
(RFQs) for a firm or firms to assist the
municipality in providing assessment and
consulting, system design and development,
financing and procurement, installation, and
maintenance of potential energy efficiency
systems, as well as energy procurement
services, for all aspects of its municipal
infrastructure utilizing best available
technologies to meet desired
outcomes.

"c18">In summary, Durham desires to: Reduce
total energy use and fossil fuel emissions
within municipal infrastructure; improve
energy efficiency in buildings,
infrastructure, and other areas as determined
by the community; and procure energy
commodities as cost-effectively as
possible.

"c18">RFQ proposals must be received by Todd
I. Selig, Town Administrator, at 15
Newmarket Road, Durham, New Hampshire 03824,
no later than 4:00 pm on
Friday, May 25, 2012. To view the RFQ, click
"http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/RFQ_Energy_Systems.pdf"
class="c27">HERE or visit the Town of
Durham website at  "http://www.ci.durham.nh.us" class=
"c27">www.ci.durham.nh.us. Finalist(s)
will be invited to review their proposals in
a meeting with the Town Administrator and
other representatives of the
Town.

"c22">MEMORIAL DAY
HOLIDAY
SCHEDULE 

"c18">The Transfer Station and Recycling
Center will be closed on Saturday, May 26th,
for the Memorial Day Holiday. The
regular Town offices will be closed on
Monday, May 28th for the holiday. There
will be NO COLLECTION OF TRASH AND
RECYCLABLES ON MONDAY, MAY 28TH.  All
routes will be pushed ahead one day for
example if you are normally collected on
Monday, you will put your items out by 7am on
Tuesday, if you normally are on Tuesday, you
will put out on Wednesday, etc.  There
will be no commercial collection on Friday,
June 1st. 

"c23">BRUSH WILL BE
ACCEPTED AT THE TRANSFER
STATION

"c18">Due to the rains we have experienced
this week, the Transfer Station is
temporarily accepting brush. Residents
will continue to be updated with any
changes. 

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Jackson's
Landing Playground located on Old Piscataqua
Road. Courtesy DPW

"c22">JACKSON'S
LANDING
PLAYGROUND

"c18">Recently, the Department of
Public Works completed renovations to
the Jackson’s Landing playground
area.  The project enhanced the
handicapped accessibility to playground
equipment. 

"c22">PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTORS
BREAKFAST

"c18">A few weeks ago, Director of Public
Works Mike Lynch hosted a Seacoast Public
Works Directors breakfast to discuss local
and regional common public works interests
within the Seacoast area.  This group
meets on a semi-annual basis to discuss
municipal public works topics in surrounding
communities.  The purpose of this
particular meeting was to discuss regional
and state projects which impact the local
communities. Attending were NHDOT
Commissioner Christopher Clement and NHDOT
Assistant Director of Operations William
Janelle, as well as the Public Works
Directors from Exeter, Hampton, Rochester,
Portsmouth, Somersworth, and Durham. 
Topics discussed were the Route 108 shoulder
and bike lane project between Durham and
Newmarket, the Bay Bridge project
(Dover/Newington), Spaulding Turnpike
improvements, Memorial Bridge construction,
the Sarah Long Bridge (Portsmouth), State
street lighting in regards to removal and
turning off of the lights, and State snow
plowing procedural
operations. 

"c22">PRESENTATION
REGARDING ECONOMIC INFORMATION ABOUT DURHAM
DERIVED FROM THE TOWN’S ASSESSMENT
DATABASE TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL
CHARACTERISTICS, COMMERCIAL TAX BASE
ANALYSIS, COMMERCIAL CHARACTERISTICS,
DEVELOPMENT BY AREA OF COMMUNITY, AND STUDENT
HOUSING

"c18">At the Economic Development Committee
meeting held on April 23, 2012, Town
Councilor and EDC Member Jim Lawson gave a
presentation highlighting community and
economic information about Durham derived
from the tax assessment database. His
information included items such as
residential characteristics, commercial tax
base analysis, commercial characteristics,
development by area of community, and student
housing.  The Administrator and EDC
members found Councilor Lawson’s
presentation to be very informative and
interesting. The Administrator felt that the
Council would also find his presentation to
be of interest and asked Councilor Lawson if
he would present it as part of Monday
night’s Council agenda for May 7th. At
the meeting Councilor Lawson will also
provide Council members with material that he
has compiled for his
presentation.

"c22">ORCSD SEEKING
COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE
ADVISORY BUDGET
COMMITTEE

"c18">The ORCSD is currently seeking
interested community members to fill the
following openings on the Advisory Budget
Committee:  Two (2) – 1 year
terms to May 2013 and Two (2) -  3
year terms to May 2015.

"c18">Residents interested in serving on this
committee should submit letter of interest
which includes your qualification and
experience for this position to Maria Barth,
ORCSD School Board Chair at "mailto:mbarth@orcsd.org" class=
"c27">mbarth@orcsd.org by May 9th,
2012.

"c18">Please refer to the District website
"http://www.orcsd.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=103&Itemid=203"
class=
"c27">http://www.orcsd.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=103&Itemid=203 for
additional information. Board Chair will
nominate individuals for appointment at the
May 16th School Board
Meeting.

"c23"> "c18">2012/13 REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN
AND GRADE 1 - MAST WAY AND MOHARIMET
SCHOOLS

"c18">Attention all parents of incoming
Kindergarten and First Grade
students:
Mast Way and Moharimet
Schools are currently
finalizing staffing for Kindergarten and
Grade 1 for next year. It is essential that
parents register their children as
soon as possible. Please share this
announcement with other residents as well.
Thank you for your help!
 

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2011
International Colonials at Sunapee Harbor.
Courtesy NE Colonials
International

"c18">Basketball Club

"c18"> "c22">DURHAM HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR
INTERNATIONAL
PLAYERS
The New
England Colonials International Basketball
Club (NECIBC) is looking for Durham area
families to host its 2012 International
Colonials players during the team’s
June 25-26 visit to Durham.

This
team will bring together 11 players from
11 countries this summer for a three-week
basketball tour of New England. Players are
16 and 17 years of age and are all
highly recommended to the NECIBC
by their club or school coaches
overseas. Many play for their national team.
Hosting assignments will be for two nights.
The team will play ORHS on Tuesday, June
26.
 

"c18">Countries represented this summer will
be the Czech Republic, England, Estonia,
Finland, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands,
Romania, Scotland, Serbia, and
Spain.

If you
would like to welcome a young player from
overseas to your home in June, please call
Amy Caldicott in Durham at 603-397-5907, or
send an email to "mailto:necolonials@aol.com" class=
"c27">necolonials@aol.com.

To learn
more about this nonprofit, all-volunteer
program, visit "http://www.newenglandcolonials.net/home.htm"
class=
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Two UNH
students prune a lilac bush at Oyster River
Park. Courtesy John Hart

"c23"> "c18">LILAC PRUNING AT OYSTER RIVER
PARK

"c18">On Wednesday, May 2, UNH Professor
of Horticulture Technology John Hart and his
Thompson School of Applied Science
(TSAS) pruning class attacked a row of
overgrown lilacs at Oyster River Park. They
were joined by some townspeople for the
pruning seminar. Overgrown lilacs need
several years of attention to get them back
in size and in flowering well. In the
meantime, the bushes will look a bit thin
when you drive by. Durham DPW will dispose of
the branches. Next spring John and his TSAS
class will return and observe the difference
between the pruned and unpruned lilacs, and
finish the rest.  Appreciation is
extended to Professor Hart's class for the
goood work accomplished in support of the
community.

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UNH Students
of Professor John Hart's TSAS pruning
class. Courtesy John Hart

"c22">PUBLIC
MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON
DEMAND

"c18">The following public
meetings are scheduled for the coming
week  All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and
are held in the Council chambers at the
Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated
below. To view agendas for the meetings
listed below, please click "http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/agendas.pdf"
class=
"c27">HERE.

"c18">Durham
Agricultural
Commission (Workshop)
- Sunday, May 6,
2012 

"c18">Town
Council - Monday, May 7,
2012. To view the complete packet of
information for this meeting, click "http://ci.durham.nh.us/GOVERNMENT/council/council_packets/2012_May_7_Council_packet.pdf"
class=
"c27">HERE. 

"c18">Zoning Board of
Adjustment - Tuesday, May
8, 2012

"c18">Durham Energy
Committee - Tuesday, May 8,
2012 (7:00 PM,
Durham PD Community
Room)

"c18">Planning
Board - Wednesday, May 9,
2012

"c18"> "c31">Conservation
Commission - Thursday, May 10,
2012

"c18">All meetings recorded
on DCAT are available on DVD at the
Durham Public Library for checkout and
viewing.

"c18"> "c31"> 

"c18">VIDEO ON
DEMAND "c31">: "c31"> Meetings can also be viewed via
Video on Demand. Interested viewers can
access the streaming site from the
Town’s website at "http://ci.durham.nh.us/" class=
"c27">http://ci.durham.nh.us/  by
clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly
at class=
"c27">http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.

"c20">Oyster River School Board meeting
schedule, please click "http://www.orcsd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=18"
class="c27">HERE. 

"c20">Durham Public Library Board of Trustees
meeting schedule, please click "http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/trustees.asp"
class="c27">HERE.

"c30">DCAT Programming Schedule, please click
"http://ci.durham.nh.us/COMMUNITY/channel_22/channel_22.asp"
class="c27">HERE.

"c22">SUNDAY AT
7PM: SCENIC LAMPREY RIVER PROGRAMS ON
DCAT

"c18">Two short videos about the Lamprey
River will be shown on Channel 22 (DCAT) on
Sunday evening, May 6, starting at 7:00 p.m.
This showing of "Streamwalk” and
“Connecting Lives on the Lamprey River"
launches a series of seven videos produced by
the Lamprey River Advisory Committee
(LRAC).

"c18">"Streamwalk" shows how a group of
volunteers did a survey of the condition of
the whole Lamprey River and how a high school
student and her father learned about stream
ecology while
participating.

"c18">The Lamprey River Advisory Committee
(LRAC) works to protect and enhance the
outstanding values of wildlife habitat,
history, and recreation that earned the river
its inclusion in the National Park Services'
"Wild and Scenic Rivers Program" in
1996.

"c20"> "c22">DURHAM PARKS & RECREATION
PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS

"c18">2012 Memorial Day Parade
Announced  

"c18">The 2012 Memorial Day Parade will take
place on Monday, May 28th at 10:00am,
beginning at the Town Landing on Old Landing
Road.  Town committees, commissions and
civic organizations, as well as all service
men and women, past and present, are
encouraged to march.  Those groups
interested in marching should contact Parks
& Recreation Committee member Michael
Mengers at "mailto:michaelwmengers@yahoo.com" class=
"c27">michaelwmengers@yahoo.com,
969-8973.

"c18"> 

"c18">Recreational Happenings in
May!

"c18">May 19th - If you've ever wanted
to learn to Fly Fish here's a great
opportunity! From 9-11am Mark Foley will
provide a lesson and fun activities around
Fly Fishing at Wagon Hill Farm. For more
information, click "http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/fly_fish.pdf"
class="c27">HERE.

"c18">May 25th - Enjoy a Kayak
Tour from your own backyard. May 25th from
4:30 - 6:30pm you can enjoy a tour of Oyster
River's diverse Eco-system. For more
information, click "http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/kayak.pdf"
class="c27">HERE.

"c18">Yoga for Kids begins in
June on Tuesdays from 9 - 10am for ages 7 to
11. Cost is $40/8
weeks.

"c18">For more information about any of our
Recreation Programs or to register please
contact Sandy Devins, Parks & Recreation
Director at "mailto:sdevins@ci.durham.nh.us" class=
"c27">sdevins@ci.durham.nh.us or
817-4074.

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Durham's
Troop 154 on the Appalachain Trail in
Virginia. Courtesy Armida
Geiger

"c22">BOY SCOUT
TROOP 154 BRAVES VIRGINIA
WEATHER!

"c18">Durham's Boy Scout Troop
154 braved wintery Virginia weather on
the Appalachian Trail last week.  An
April vacation trip to Shenandoah National
Park has been a recurrent event to give an
opportunity for the Troop to get back out on
a trail, hiking and backpacking, without
having to wait for the weather to cooperate
in our beloved White Mountains. Not the
case for 2012!  Day 1 on the trail had
to be postponed due to 20 mph sustained winds
with 30-40 mph gusts and what ended up being
an 8-10” snowfall!  Not to be
deterred, the time was well spent discovering
history while hiking and exploring at
Gettysburg.  Once Skyline Drive was
re-opened at about 11am, the troop was able
to get on the trail for Day 2 and was able to
complete about 50 miles for the week –
all the while communing with nature, bonding
within the troop, honing outdoor skills,
gaining a new appreciation for running water
and meeting new and interesting people
– both thru-hikers and section-hikers
alike.  

"c36"> "c30">COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Lamprey River Cleanup,
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(rain or shine). Sponsored by Great Bay Trout
Unlimited. Volunteers meet
at the Wiswall Dam park area. Trash bags will
be provided. Complementary BBQ for cleanup
volunteers will
follow. Contact  class=
"c27">greatb3@greatbaytu.org, 603-743-9080.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18">UNH Cooperative
Extension, Rockingham County Master
Gardener's Annual Spring Garden Fair and
Native Plant Sale, Saturday, May 5,
2012, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 112 Bay Road,
Newmarket. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy.
Perennials, herbs, and shrubs from local
gardens will be available for sale. Visitors
can receive expert advice and resources from
UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.
Rain or shine. For more information,
contact Master Gardener Gale Rosenberger at
"c27">eglrose@comcast.net.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Extreme Air of NH 9th Annual
Friends, Family, and Community Appreciation
Night, Saturday, May 5, 2012,
Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, 5:00-8:00 PM.
Bake/snack sale, 50/50 raffle, lots of
prizes. All proceeds to support team
competition and travel expenses. Visit
"http://www.extremeairnh.org/cms/index.php"
class=
"c27">http://www.extremeairnh.org/cms/index.php

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Let's Talk About
Water, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6-9:00
PM. The Governor's Water Sustainability
Commission is partnering with NH Listens to
convene public conversations about the future
of our state's water with the goal being to
gather ideas, experiences, and
recommendations from a wide range of NH
residents. Registration required. To obtain
registration information and locations for
meetings, click "http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/nhlistens/water.htm"
class=
"c27">HERE.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Oyster River High School
Presents Chicago, May 10, 11, 12
(Thu, Fri, Sat), 7:00 PM. Box Office hours:
12-5 PM; open May 2,3,4,7,8,9,10. Tickets:
$9; students and seniors, $6. For more
information contact Armida Geiger,
603-868-7156, "mailto:armidageiger@comcast.net" class=
"c27">armidageiger@comcast.net.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Bobcat Bolt, Saturday,
May 12, 2012, 9:00 AM, Oyster River High
School. Will be
featuring a Kids Fun Run right after the 5k
and 10k, which will again lead right into the
festivities at the Oyster River
Festival.  Details are up on the Bobcat
Bolt web page, so if you haven’t signed
up already, hop on-line and sign-up now at
"http://bobcatbolt.com/wp/?page_id=63" class=
"c27">http://bobcatbolt.com/wp/?page_id=63.
For more information, click "http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/bobcat_bolt.pdf"
class=
"c27">HERE.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">ORCSD Educational Technology
Learners Showcase, Tuesday, May 15,
2012, 5:30-7:00 PM, Mast Way Elementary
School. Will highlight creative uses of
technologies across the district for parents
and community members. For more information,
go to "c27">http://www.orcsd.org/ or click
"http://ci.durham.nh.us/generalpdfs/tech.pdf"
class=
"c27">HERE.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">A Midsummer Night's
Dream, performed by Northeastern
Ballet Theatre, Saturday, May 19, 2012, 2:00
and 7:00 PM, Oyster River High School.
Sponsored by BJ's Wholesale Club and LG
Electronics. Tickets and information, visit
class=
"c27">http://www.northeasternballet.org/ or
call
603-834-8834.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Lamprey River Family Fun
Celebration, Sunday, May 20, 2012,
1-4:00 PM, Mary Blair Park, Rte. 27, W.
Epping, celebrating the river's first
anniversary in the NH Rivers Management and
Protection Program, an acknowledgment by the
State of New Hampshire that the Lamprey is a
valuable asset for nature, history,
recreation, and clean water. Games, nature
activities, history walks, crafts, live
animals, water science, and rubber duck
raffle and race. FREE to the public.
Plenty of parking. Sponsored by the
Lamprey Rivers Advisory Committee, Epping
Recreation, the Epping Historic Society, and
the Lamprey River Watershed
Association.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Registration and Information
Night for Spanish, French, German, and
Chinese Classes, Wednesday, May 23,
2012, 5:00-6:30 PM, Moharimet
Elementary. Held by One World Language
School. Classes are for children from 3-14
years of age.  For information, contact
Julie Reece at (603) 866-0364, "mailto:julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org"
class=
"c27">julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org. 
To learn about programs,
visit  "http://www.oneworldlanguageschool.org"
class="c27">www.oneworldlanguageschool.org.

"c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18"> "c18"> "c18"> "c20"> "c31"> "c18">Volunteers Needed: Is our River
Clean? Sample the Lamprey River this
summer. Friends and families welcome. Kit and
training provided. Call 603-659-9363.
Sponsored by the Lamprey River Watershed
Association.

"c22">FRIENDS OF
THE DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SPRING BOOK
SALE

"c18">The Friends of the Durham Public
Library Spring Book Sale kicks off at the
Durham Public Library on Thursday, May 17th
from 6pm to 7pm with an Early Bird
Preview--admission to this special one hour
event is $10 for best selection!
 
The sale opens to everyone from 7pm to 8:30pm
Thursday evening. The sale will continue on
Friday, May 18th, from 10am to 5pm and on
Saturday, May 19th from 10am to 5pm.
 
Come browse quality books and a great
selection! Pick up your summer reads while
supporting the Durham Public Library. All
proceeds from the Friends Spring Book Sale
support Library programs.

"c23"> "c30">DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS

"c18">Carol & Crew Puppet
Show, Sat. May 5th, 10:30 am - Join
us for this fun Puppet show with Carol and
Crew.  Carol is a puppeteer /storyteller
and will entertain children with her colorful
puppets and tales.  All ages and all are
welcome!  Don't miss it!
Storytimes Tues. May 8th and
Thurs. May 10th at 10:30 a.m. – This
week:  Flowers and Mothers Day! 
Join us for stories, fingerplays, feltboard,
songs and a craft.  All are
welcome!
Libros Lovers, High School Book
Group, Weds. May 9th at 1:00-2:00
p.m.  This month's book is "Life As We
Knew It" by Susan Beth Pfeffer.  This
group is facilitated by Ruth
Wharton-MacDonald.  Pizza will be
served.  All are welcome.
Grail Mania: 21st Century of
Retelling of 12th Century Heresy,
Weds. May 9th at 6:00 p.m. The Troubadours
sang of it; courtly knights quested for it;
Monty Python laughed at it. The Chalice
beckons through the mists of pre-history to
bind us in its intrigue still. Humour and the
rich symbolism of the Middle Ages combine as
willing audience members act out a scene from
a new dramatic retelling, becoming King
Arthur, Merlin, the Grieving Maiden and other
characters as we mix storytelling, acting and
discussion.
DPL Building Committee
Meeting, Friday May 11th, 9:30 am,
Durham Police Department meeting
room. The public is welcome.
Babysitting 101, Sat. May
12th, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.,
McGregor Memorial EMS offers this
certification program. To register, call
862-3674 or "mailto:cprregistration@megreorems.org"
class="c27">cprregistration@megreorems.org.
Cost is $20.
Registration for Tales for
Tails. Have a young reader who could
use some non-judgmental encouragement for
reading aloud? A Delta Therapy dog is waiting
for your child. Sign up at the library for
the last session in May.
Join the Patch Program, our
reading incentive program for children aged
2-12 years. Children earn patches for minutes
read or being read to as well as a Durham
Library book bag. If new to the program, stop
by and register.  Thanks to the Friends
of the Durham Public Library for their
continued support of this
program. 
 

"c18">Check out the library's website at
"http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/"
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"c27">http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/ for
more information.

"c23"> "c18">WEEKLY ARREST
REPORT

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*Academic year commences the
third week of August through graduation at
UNH in May.

"c18"> "c20"> "c22">FROM "DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY -
1900-1985"
Communications-Durham's
Post office: “In 1913 parcel post
service became available in Durham, and
students were able to send their laundry
cases home for as little as 15 cents. A
democrat wagon (one horse and single,
moveable seat) filled with laundry cases
heading for the depot was a common sight on
Main Street. The returning cases usually held
a homemade goody as well as clean clothes.
Insured delivery of packages was also
introduced at about this time, as was the
opportunity to order by mail from a
catalogue. This became an exciting adventure,
and Sears, Roebuck and Montgomery Ward were
soon household
names.” Published in
1985 by the Durham Historic
Association.

"c18"> "c20">To view the video that accompanies this
segment, click "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuiDGC6er2o&feature=youtu.be"
class=
"c27">HERE.

"c18">Have a nice weekend and a happy Cinco
de Mayo tomorrow!

"c30">Todd

"c30"> 

"c30">Todd I. Selig,
Administrator

"c30">Town of Durham, New
Hampshire

"c30">T: 
603-868-5571    F: 
603-868-5572

"c30">tselig@ci.durham.nh.us     class=
"c27">http://www.ci.durham.nh.us

"c20"> "c30">Everyone can
tackle climate change. How can you reduce
your carbon
footprint?