“FRIDAY
UPDATES”

September
25, 2009

 

 

Courtesy Sara
Badger-Wilson

Durham youths
participate in a wheelbarrow race--one of many activities enjoyed by those who
attended Durham’s annual “Durham Day” event on Sunday,
September 20, 2009. A “thank you” is extended to volunteer coordinator Nicole
Moore for her many years in coordinating this
event.

 

 

Sundown on set on Sunday, September
27^th represents the start of the Jewish High Holy Day Yom Kippur. Yom
Kippur, the Day of Atonement, ends at nightfall on Monday, September
28^th.

 

RENTAL
HOUSING COMMISSION

On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, the
Durham Rental
Housing Commission met. A large number of residents as well as landlords
attended the meeting in which the topic of student rentals within residential
areas throughout Town was raised. To read The New Hampshire article regarding
the meeting, please visit http://www.tnhonline.com/durham-residents-look-to-curb-problems-with-student-renters-1.529079.

  

HOP
ON THE BUS TO BOSTON

C&J bus service has added a new
stop at UNH that allows passengers to travel on weekends non-stop from the
Durham/UNH Train Station to Logan
Airport and downtown Boston. To read the
September 9, 2009 UNH Campus
Journal article regarding this added service, visit http://unh.edu/news/campusjournal/2009/Sep/09bus.cfm.

 

SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE BUYS
MILL POND CENTER

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, the
Repertory Theatre purchased the Mill Pond
Center property for
$570,000. To read the Foster’s Daily
Democrat article regarding this item, visit http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090925/GJNEWS_01/709259906/-1/FOSNEWS.

 

WHAT
TO DO IF YOU GET SICK: 2009 H1NI and seasonal
flu

With the flu season beginning and
increasing concern surrounding the H1N1 virus and its potential dangers, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published an article describing
the warning signs for the onset of seasonal flu and H1NI as well as what
precautions to take should you become ill. To view the article, visit http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm.

 

Have
you heard enough about your medicine cabinet yet?

The Partnership for a Drug-Free
America states that every day, more than 2,500 teenagers abuse prescription
medication for the first time. Sadly, teens often experiment with medications
they find right at home. More than half of teens report that they obtained the
medications they abused from a friend, family member or medicine cabinet. 
Surveys conducted by the Federal government show that 12- to 17-year-olds abuse
prescription drugs more than they abuse ecstasy, crack/cocaine, heroin, and
methamphetamine combined.  Prescription drug abuse by teenagers is exceeded
only by marijuana use. The same survey indicates that sixty percent of teens who
have abused prescription painkillers did so before age 15.  The
prescription drugs most commonly abused by teens are painkillers; depressants,
such as sleeping pills or anti-anxiety drugs; and stimulants, mainly prescribed
to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

 

Many young people think that is
safer to misuse prescription medications than illegal street drugs. But that
simply is not true. The misuse of these medications can lead to addiction,
overdose and even death. Parents often are unaware that their children are
abusing prescription and over-the-counter medications and unfortunately, even
when they do know, they don't know how to talk to their children about the
dangers.  Fortunately, there are steps we can take to help protect our
children and it begins right at home. Keep track of medications in your home and
make sure they are monitored.  It is also important that we educate
ourselves about this issue. If you suspect or even know that your child is
abusing drugs or if you are simply a parent and don’t want to be the last person
to know, the Partnership for a Drug Free America has tools and information that
can help. Visit their website at www.drugfree.org and click on "Time to
Act."

 

Hickory
Pond Inn CELEBRATION - POSTPONED

The celebration that the Hickory
Pond Inn had originally scheduled for October 1^st has been
postponed.

 

The celebration has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 7^th
from 4:00 to 8:00
PM.

 

Proprietor Jane Sparks and her
family invite the public to celebrate the good memories with them. Come sip some
cider and enjoy some good cooking. They would love it if you might bring some
cans of food to donate and/or a warm piece or two of clothing.  Maybe a
blanket if you have one hanging around.  All the food, warm clothing, and blanket donations
will be taken to the Strafford County Homeless shelter which is opening
on the 5th of October. 

 

Please RSVP to Hickorypondinn@aol.com so that we will
make sure we have plenty for all.  Spread the word…the more the
merrier…with much Gratitude, Jane Brown Sparks

 

  

 

HOUGHTON HARDWARE BUILDING

Earlier this week, the Houghton’s
Hardware building was demolished. A new building will be constructed that will
have a mixture of apartments

and commercial
entities.

 

 

MILL ROAD PLAZA OUTDOOR
CONCERT

On Saturday, October 3, 2009 from
12:00 noon to 7:00 PM, the Mill Road
Plaza will host an outdoor
concert consisting of five bands:

Crab Shack Band (12:00-1:00);
Monkeyfist Incident (1:30-2:30); Groove Syndicate (3:00-4:00); Fling (4:30-5:30)
and Tear Down the Sun (6:00-7:00). There will be continuous entertainment,
raffles, food, and more. This is a benefit for the Durham Public Library and is
FREE and open to the public.

 

DEDICATION
OF THE LORUS AND MARGERY MILNE STONE

On Saturday, October 10 at 11:00 AM
there will be a dedication of the Milne Remembrance Stone. From her bequest, the
Town of Durham received land on Mill Pond Road,
adjacent to Mill
Pond Park and Margery asked that a large
granite stone be placed there in memory of her husband, Lorus, and herself. The
stone contains the inscription she wrote. Also, the stone is to be encircled
with a wildflower garden which members of the Durham Garden Club have designed
and are currently planting. The Durham Garden Club is also donating an inscribed
granite bench to be placed near the stone as a place people can rest and enjoy
the peace and beauty of the natural area that the Milnes loved and cared for
over the years and have left as a wildlife refuge and a quiet place for
residents to enjoy.

 

All are welcome to the Dedication
Ceremony. Afterwards, there will be a gathering at the Three Chimneys
Inn.

 

DURHAM HISTORIC
ASSOCIATION MEETING AND PROGRAM

On Tuesday, September 29, 2009
beginning at 6:00 PM at the Durham Public Library, the Durham Historic
Association will hold its meet and program event, “Pilgrim-mania in the Granite
State: Inventing an Identity.”

 

In 1823 a gala celebration in
Portsmouth, intended to mark the bicentennial of
the settlement of New
Hampshire, had almost nothing to do with the rather
pedestrian facts of what was ostensibly being celebrated. The focus instead was
on the “Pilgrim Fathers,” who in most of the orations, poems, toasts, and songs
of the day are indistinguishable from the fishermen and traders who came to
Odiorne Point in 1623. This same conflation of “New Hampshire” and “Pilgrims” was repeated in
another celebration a century later.  Charles E. Clark, Professor Emeritus,
will elaborate in an illustrated lecture on the rather comical details of both
commemorations. He will then offer and invite reflections on why New Hampshire people felt
the need in 1823 and 1923 to reach outside their own story in search of a state
identity -- and whether they still do.

 

FAIR
TRADE PRODUCTS SALE

On Saturday, October 31, 2009 from
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and again on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 11:30 AM to 1:00
PM, the Community Church of Durham, 17 Main Street, will hold a Fair Trade
Products Sale. 

 

Through the purchase of high
quality, distinctive handcrafts, shoppers have an opportunity to change lives in
developing countries.  Unique items from Afghanistan, Guatemala, Honduras,
Kenya, Panama, Uganda and others will include toys, leather goods, jewelry,
baskets, wall hangings, wood carvings, textiles, note cards, equal exchange
coffee, tea, chocolate, and so much more.  Start your holiday shopping
early while helping artisans move from a life of poverty to being able to
support their families.  Vendors are happy to answer any questions you may
have.

 

DURHAM PARKS & RECREATION
REMINDERS

THIS
SATURDAY,
September 26th: Get Walking in Durham

§        
The six week, walking based, exercise class starts
this Saturday at 9:00am at Durham Landing.  You can REGISTER RIGHT BEFORE
CLASS at 8:45 AM. The cost for the entire class is $25.  All ages and
ability levels are welcome.  Bring athletic shoes and warm clothes. For
more information, please click HERE.

 

Sunday, October 4th: Durham Residents Day at Coppal House Corn
Maze

§        
From noon until 4:00pm visit the 6.5 acre,
professionally designed corn maze at Coppal House Farm in Lee. Visit the Durham
Parks & Recreation Committee’s table with proof of Durham residency and get
50% off your admission.  For more information, please click HERE.

 

Tuesday, October 6th: USTA QuickStart
Tennis

§        
This four week introductory youth tennis program will
take place at Woodridge Field every Tuesday and Thursday in October (starting
10/6).  5 to 7 year olds will meet from 4:00 to 5:00pm.  8 to 10 year
olds will meet from 5:00 to 6:00pm.  Cost for the entire session is
$75.  Registration must be received by 10/5.  For more information,
please click HERE.

 

Sunday, October 11th: Beginner Ultimate Frisbee
Clinic

§        
Gather up the family for a day of ultimate
Frisbee.  This casual Frisbee clinic will teach you the basics of catching,
throwing and game play.  All ages and ability levels are welcome. 
This is a free clinic and will be held at the Oyster River Middle
School’s field at noon. 

 

Saturday, October 31st:  
Durham Spookfest

§        
Bring the entire family to Jackson’s Landing from 5:30
to 7:30pm for an event that will surely haunt your Halloween night.  The
night starts with a Little Devil Costume Parade and ends with a terrifying trail
walk that is only recommended for the bravest souls.  In between there will
be plenty of Halloween activities and crafts for all ages.  Bring your
Halloween spirit with you. Prizes will be given for best costumes, homemade
pumpkin carving (bring it with you!) and much more!  For more information,
please click HERE.

 

For more information on P&R
programs and events, or to register, contact Michael Mengers at mmengers@ci.durham.nh.us,
817-4074.

 

SOLAR
RAISING ON SATURDAY

On Saturday, September 26, 2009
beginning at 9:00 AM a "solar raising" will be held, at 2 Stevens Way.
 The public is welcome. Organized by the nonprofit group Seacoast Area
Renewal Energy Initiative (SEAREI), http://searei.org/  this is the fourth solar
raising and the first electric solar system to be installed. SEAREI is a group
of local residents who have gotten together to install solar energy systems in a
barn-raising style. The idea is to promote solar energy, and through the
collective, to make it affordable.

Combined with the state and federal
government's rebates and/or tax incentives, the approach reduces the cost of
installing a solar energy system by about 70%. To volunteer to help with the
solar raising, contact Ann Bliss at abliss426@aol.com or Roy and Meg Torbert at torbert@gmail.com.

Or stop by to watch the action and
learn more about SEAREI.

PUBLIC
MEETING SCHEDULE

The following public meetings are
scheduled for the coming week in the Town Council chambers at the Durham Town
Office and will begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated below.

 

Historic District Commission –
Thursday, October 1, 2009

 

To view the agenda for the meetings
listed above, please click HERE. 
All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library
for checkout and viewing. 

 

To view the Oyster River School
Board meeting schedule, please click HERE. 

The Durham Public Library Board of
Trustees meet every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at
the Durham Public Library.  All are welcome to attend. To view the Trustees
meeting schedule, please click HERE.

 

DURHAM CABLE ACCESS
TELEVISION PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

To view a listing of the DCAT
programming schedule, please click HERE

 

 

UNH
ADVANCED FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLASS HOLDS ANNUAL GOURMENT
DINNER

On Friday, October 9, 2009, the
Advanced Food and Beverage Class at UNH will hold its annual non-profit gourmet
dinner beginning with a cocktail reception at 6:00 PM with dinner to follow. All
will take place at Stillings Dining Hall, 20 Ballard Drive. This year’s non-profit
gourmet dinner, Season to Remember: A
Gourmet Homecoming Celebration, will feature six original courses of
harvest-inspired food. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at http://www.wsbe.unh.edu/gourmet-dinners

 

The Gourmet Team of 2009 is
comprised of Advanced Food and Beverage students majoring in Hospitality
Management. The Gourmet Dinner serves as an opportunity to apply fundamentals
learned through other classes in the program. The dinner gives the students real
world, hands-on experience, as they are responsible for all aspects of the
event; planning and preparing the menu, selling and marketing the event,
managing the finances and all that goes into creating an enjoyable night for
you

 

UNH
HOMECOMING

UNH Alumni Association invites all
alumni, family and friends back to campus for Homecoming Weekend 2009, Oct.
9-11. The weekend will be packed with a wide range of events and activities for
everyone, including the Blue & White Parade, fireworks, campus tours and
more. For an updated list of activities visit www.alumni.unh.edu/homecoming.
The list keeps growing, so check back often.

 

Headquarters on Saturday, October
10^th will be the UNH Alumni Association's big tent behind Bremner
Field. The UNH Alumni Association will be offering a delicious menu and
non-alcoholic beverages FREE under the tent from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. There will
be face-painting for kids and other fun activities. Traditional tailgating will
be held in Boulder Field from 8:30 AM to noon.  Note: football tickets are required for entrance to
designated tailgating areas. The UNH football game against William
& Mary will kick off at noon.

 

For more information about
Homecoming 2009, call (603) 862-2040 or (800) 891-1195 or e-mail alumni@unh.edu.

 

BIG
YOGA

Thursday, October 1, 2009 (Rain
Date: Friday, October 2, 2009) at Thompson Hall beginning at 1:00 PM. A great
opportunity to try yoga and participate in a community moment of health and
relaxation. Flowy clothes optional. Claire Van Hoorn, Yoga Instructor. Community
residents who wish to participate may park at A Lot at no charge. Please go to
the Visitors
Center in A Lot to get a
parking pass. Please bring your own yoga mat or large towel. Co-sponsored by the
UNH Discovery Program and UNH Health Services.

 

Weekly
Police Arrest Report

Week  -
47                                        
34 UNH (72%)           13 Other
(28%)

*2009/10 Academic Year –
221     152 UNH (69%)  
      69 Other (31%)

Calendar Year
–767                        
449 UNH (59%)        318 Other
(41%)

*Commenced September 1, 2009 

 

Historical data
for the same week

This data represents the 2009/10
Academic year report which begins

anew each August when UNH students
begin arriving in Durham.

Year	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
Week	72	43	38	42	47
Academic Year	285	183	157	157	221
Calendar Year	844	686	728	672	767

 

FROM
HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL – 1600 – 1976

“1941 – ‘To see if the Town will
vote to raise $700.00 for the purpose of surfacing Woodman Avenue from the
residence of Dr. McGregor to the Woodman Cemetery.’ Voted. Mrs. Henderson voiced
her dismay but everyone else delighted in the wording of the article in the Town
Warrant.”

 

Have a nice
weekend.

 

Todd

 

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham
15 Newmarket Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824
Tel
(603) 868-5571
Fax (603) 868-5572
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us
www.ci.durham.nh.us

 

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