Friday Updates - September 14, 2012

Friday, September 14, 2012

Courtesy Durham Parks & Recreation

A reminder that Durham day is tomorrow, Saturday, September 15th.  More information follows ...

DURHAM DAY 2012 - WAGON HILL FARM
Durham Parks & Recreation invites residents to an afternoon of fabulous fun and and free food at Wagon Hill Farm, tomorrow, Saturday, September 15th from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Explore Durham's beautiful coastline with free boat rides leaving from the floating dock.  Bring the children to check out the antique cars, make a craft, or listen to the professional storyteller weave a tale. Set up a lawn chair and enjoy the eclectic live music by the Seacoast band, Fling.  And, be sure not to miss the cake and free food grilled up by Town Council representatives.

This year, the event is attempting to be waste free by using compostable utensils and plates.  As there is not a sink installed yet at Wagon Hill, please bring your own refillable water bottle.  In the event of rain, all Durham Day events will be rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

DURHAM PROACTIVELY ADDRESSES WEST NILE VIRUS/EEE CONCERNS
The State of New Hampshire saw a growth in activity in both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) during the 2005 mosquito season.  Despite an aggressive state-wide education campaign, seven NH residents developed serious illness following infection with EEE, two of whom died.  Once present in an environment, both viruses will likely continue to surface to some extent every year.  The Town of Durham website hosts a detailed memorandum which provides information concerning West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, prevention and control strategies, and the Town’s planned response in 2012. To view the Administrator's memorandum, click HERE.

What Can Residents do to Reduce Their Risk of Becoming Infected With West Nile Virus or EEE?

When mosquitoes are active, take the following precautions:

• Wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks if outside during evening, nighttime, and dawn hours, the time when mosquitoes are most active, and at other times when mosquitoes are biting.
• If outside during evening, nighttime, and dawn hours, or whenever mosquitoes are biting, consider the use of an effective insect repellent.
• Vitamin B, ultrasonic devices, incense, and bug zappers have not been shown to be effective in preventing mosquito bites.
• Repellents containing DEET have been proven effective. No more than 30% DEET should be used on adults or children.
  
• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated recommendations for use of DEET products on children, citing: “Insect repellents containing DEET with a concentration of 10% appear to be as safe as products with a concentration of 30% when used according to the directions on the product labels.” AAP recommends that repellents with DEET should not be used on infants less than 2 months old.
• Repellents containing Picaridin (KBR3023) or oil of lemon eucalyptus (a plant based repellent) provide protection similar to repellents with low concentrations of DEET. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under the age of three years. Do not allow young children to apply repellent themselves.
• Do not apply repellent directly to children. Apply repellent to your own hands and then put it on the child’s exposed skin.
• Avoid putting repellent on the hands of children or near their eyes or mouth.
• Do not spray directly on the face, spray into the hands first and then apply to the face.
• Do not apply to cuts, wounds, or irritated, skin.
  
• Do not use under clothing.
  
• Research has shown that repellents based on natural oils or herbs are less effective than products based on Picaridin or DEET.
• Vitamin B, ultrasonic devices, incense, and bug zappers have not been shown to be effective in preventing mosquito bites.

This week, construction crews did form work and concrete work of the footings and foundations for the new library building. Courtesy Walter Rous

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

November 6, 1869 was the official date for the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, later known as the Overland Route, linking the east coast and the west coast and forever changing the country.  September 12, 2012, this past Wednesday, was the day the perimeter footings for the new library were completed, linking the former residence at 49 Madbury Road with the entrance for the new library.  Maybe not quite as monumental as the First Transcontinental Railroad but important nevertheless in influencing the civic landscape in Durham.  So lots and lots of concrete was poured this week.  In addition, the catch basin to handle surface drainage at the driveway exit was set, an opening between the new basement and the existing basement was cut and chipped out, footing drains were started as was the foundation wall insulation and the steel column baseplate location
s were checked for accuracy in preparation for ordering the structural steel.

COUNCIL TO HOLD CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN TIF PLAN

The Town Council had an initial discussion at its June 4, 2012 meeting concerning the concept of establishing a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district downtown. The Economic Development Committee has also discussed this topic at several of its meetings. A discussion of the proposed plan was placed on the Council’s June 18th meeting, but because of the lateness of the hour was postponed to the Council’s July 2nd meeting. On July 2nd the Council held an extensive discussion on this item and then scheduled a public hearing for its meeting on August 6, 2012.The Town Council held a public hearing on August 6, 2012 on the draft Development Program and Financing Plan.

Copies of the draft TIF plan were mailed to the Strafford County Commissioners and ORCSD School Board for review and comment. These organizations were also notified of the public hearing.

On September 24, 2012, the Council will continue its discussion regarding the proposal taking into consideration feedback received during the public hearing on August 6th. Don Jutton from Municipal Resources Inc., the individual who has advised Durham on TIF districts in the past, has been asked by Mr. Selig to attend the meeting to answer questions that might arise from the Council.

To view the proposed plan for the downtown TIF district, click HERE. Questions regarding the proposed downtown TIF district should be addressed to Administrator Todd Selig, 603-868-5571, tselig@ci.durham.nh.us.

PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR COUNCIL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Two public hearings will be held at the Town Council meeting on Monday, September 24, 2012. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM and held in the Council chambers at the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road.

Ordinance #2012-10: Amending Chapter 124 “Street Vending, Peddling, and Soliciting”, Sections 124-2 and 124-4 of the Durham Town Code by including the control of buying and/or offering to purchase products. This amendment is designed to adequately address the act of “buying and/or purchasing” by street vendors as defined in the ordinance.  Consequently, anyone desirous of doing so would be required to abide by the ordinance and obtain the appropriate permits. Questions concerning this ordinance should be directed to Police Chief David Kurz, 603-868-2324, dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us.

Ordinance #2012-11:  Amending Chapter 68 “Fire Prevention” Section 68-4 “Additions and Amendments” of the Durham Town Code by adding 68-4 (F) titled “Public Safety Amplification System Required in Facilities”. Questions concerning this ordinance should be directed to Fire Chief Corey Landry, 603-868-5531.

To view these ordinances, click HERE.

MESSAGE FOR PROPERTIES ON FRIDAY DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL RECYCLING ROUTE – DON’T PUT RECYCLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS

Our Public Works Department staff members who handle the downtown Durham commercial recycling route have asked us to pass along to property owners who participate in the program to ensure that they do not put recyclables in plastic bags.  Unfortunately, more and more bottles, cans, etc. are being placed in plastic bags for the Friday pickup.  This creates several problems.  First, it is not clear to our staff whether the items in the bags are in fact recyclables or regular trash.  Second, our staff have to cut open the bags and manually separate the contents into the appropriate collection vehicle bins. 

Patrons checking out the assorted "goodies" available at the Candy Bar located at 44 Main Street. Courtesy the Candy Bar

THE CANDY BAR HOLDS GRAND OPENING - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

The Candy Bar, located at 44 Main Street, will hold a Grand Opening on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM  Enjoy some free samples, get a chair massage, enter a jelly bean contest, win some cool prizes.  Meet the Candy Bar staff and see for yourself the wide assortment of treats they offer including gummi candy, party favors, gift baskets, holiday items, gourmet chocolate truffles, organic fair trade chocolate, and ice cream! 

DURHAM GREAT BAY ROTARY CLUB

The Durham-Great Bay Rotary Club meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 AM at the Three Chimneys Inn . Everyone is invited to share breakfast with the Rotary Club and enjoy a speaker that is different every week. The Rotary has scheduled the following speakers for its upcoming meetings:<
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September 19:       Molly Bolster, Executive Director, The Gundalow Co.

October 17:            Dick Umile, UNH Hockey Coach>

October 23:           10 youths from Ireland speaking about what “Friends Forever” is doing for them>

November 7:         Mark Huddleston, President, University of New Hampshire

GOT COMPOST?

Kudos to Todd Govoni of Breaking New Grounds for becoming an EcoMovement partner! Now all those coffee grounds will be recycled into compost to be returned to program members. To learn more about how to join this organic waste collection program, click HERE.

DURHAM’S FRIDAY DEALS

This program is intended to give local merchants an opportunity to encourage residents to shop locally. 

Wildcat Fitness, 397-3200, http://www.wildcatfitness.net/

$15 sign-up, $15 a month (billed to a checking account) 

Located at the far end of the Mill Plaza   

 

Red Carpet Florist, 868-7021, http://www.myredcarpetflorist.com/

$5 bouquets of flowers every Friday

Located at 56 Main St.   

 
Mino’s Roast Beef, 397-5261, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minos-Roast-Beef/171148346284660

$6.50 Chicken Kebab Salad (Regular Size) on Friday

Located in the Mill Plaza

Domino’s Pizza, 868-6230, http://pizza.dominos.com/new-hampshire/durham/

$.99 Small Cheese Pizza every Friday

Located in the Mill Plaza

Uppercut Hair Salon, 868-7363 http://www.facebook.com/pages/UpperCut-Hair-Salon/226530887441101

20% off all hair care products every Friday

Located in the Mill Plaza

Mama Mac and More, 868-7449 http://www.durham-menus.com/mama_mac_menu.pdf

$5 for an 8" sub or salad (add $2 for chicken or steak on salad)

Located at 38 Main Street

Durham House of Pizza, 868-2224 https://www.facebook.com/durhamhouseofpizza

$4 for a small cheese pizza

Located at 38 Main Street

Candy Bar, 397-5154 https://www.facebook.com/thecandybarnh

Free dark caramel and sea salt chocolate truffle with every $10 purchase

Located at 44 Main Street

Bindy’s Boutique, 590-0044 http://www.bindysboutique.com/

20% off on Fridays when you mention this ad from the Friday Updates

Located at 42a Main St.

Wiswall House Antiques, 659-5106, http://www.wiswallhouseantiques.com/

20% off all antique and vintage table lamps

Located at 28 Wiswall Road

Money spent locally stays local. Support Durham business.

If your business has a Friday deal to offer please send it to

Ken Entz at sentz@comcast.net.

PUBLIC MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND

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.

Planning Board - Wednesday, September 12, 2012. To view the agenda and other information, click HERE.

Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee - Thursday, September 20, 2012. To view the agenda, click HERE.

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

VIDEO ON DEMAND: 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/  by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.

Oyster River School Board meeting schedule, please click HERE. 

Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.

DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.

Town Moderator Chris Regan (right), Town Council members Bill Cote and Dave Howland, and Administrator Todd Selig wait at around 10 PM for the Primary Election results in Durham on Tuesday, September 11th. 1482 ballots were cast of which 39 voters showed up without an ID (or 2.63% of those voting). Courtesy Tom Bebbington

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Annual Durham Day Event, Saturday, September 15, 2012 (Rain Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012), 12:30 - 4:00 PM, Wagon Hill Farm waterfront.

Concert to Benefit Oyster River Womenade, Saturday, September 15, 2012, 6:00 PM, the barn at Wincellar Farm. Boston-based Adam Ezra group joins local favorites Truffle and Bliss on the stage. Tickets are $2
5 each and can be purchased online at http://www.orwomenade.org/. Also at The Candy Bar (44 Main Street) and SolSistar (9 Madbury Road. All proceeds go to Womenade, a local non-profit group providing assistance to families and individuals in financial need.

Welcome Sunday at Community Church of Durham, Sunday September 16, 2012, 10:00 AM Worship Service led by Reverend Dr. Mary E. Westfall. Fellowship Hour immediately
follows the service.

Dorothee Soelle: Presente!, September 16, 2012, 7:00 PM, Community Church of Durham Chapel. Renate Wind and Nancy Lukens, author and co-translator/editor of the first biography of Soelle, renowned German fe
minist theologian, peace activist, poet and writer, reflect on how her life, works and witness speak today.  All are welcome! Call 603-868-1230 for more information or email office@durhamcommunitychurch.org.

One World Language School, french, Spanish, German, and Chinese classes for children preschool to grade 8. Information and registration night: Wednesday, September
19, 2012, Moharimet Elementary School, 5:00-6:30 PM. For more information and to register, contact Julie Reece at julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org, or 603-866-0364. Website: http://www.oneworldlanguageschool.org/.

Newcomers Unlimited Potluck Luncheon, Friday, September 21, 2012, 11:30 AM, Community Church of Durham. Invite a guest; a newcomer to the area or a friend who has n
ot previously been involved with this group. Dues for the year are $18 and can be paid at the meeting. Please contact Fin McElroy with questions at 603-332-0745, cqmcelroy@aol.com.

New England Fall Astronomy Festival, Friday (6 PM) and Saturday (10 AM), September 21 & 22, 2012, UNH Observatory. Presented by UNH Physics Department and the NH Astronomical Society. Free admission, but donations appreciated. Contact Katy Sternberger with questions, krt43@unh.edu.

An Evening With Author Maude Barlow, Monday, September 24, 2012, 6:30 PM-light supper, 7:00 PM, Durham Community Church. Free event. Ms. Barlow will share her global perspective about water issues facing the world's people and offer solutions for the challenges ahead.

Mast Way Annual Sports Sale and Costume Swap, Saturday, October 6, 2012, 9-11:00 AM, Mast Way Gym. Contact Laura DiMeglio, 603-659-3537, lmdnh70@gmail.com, with questions.

Going Paces Second Annual Race, Sunday, October 21, 2012 (Newburyport Half Marathon and Relay) to raise funds for Growing Places. Training for run in Newburyport, MA on October 12, 2012. For more information contact suechase@growingplacesnh.org. 

Outdoor Yoga, Friday, September 28, 2012, 12 noon-1:00 PM, UNH Great Lawn (outside DeMeritt Hall). Open to the community. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. Please check the UNH Health Services website, http://www.unh.edu/health-services/ for up-to-date information in case of rain. Please call 603-862-3823 or email healthservices@unh.edu with questions.

Student Health 101 Online Magazine, is a free monthly health and wellness online magazine and available to read at http://readsh101.com/unh.html. Email dawn.zitney@unh.edu" style="color:#f738a8 !important;">dawn.zitney@unh.edu with questions.

UNH Museum of Art. Two new exhibitions are currently on display featuring the work of NH artists Peter Milton, printmaker of Francestown; Douglas Prince, photographer of Portsmouth; and Gary Haven Smith, sculptor of Northwood; and a third exhibition presenting the work of four studio art faculty members of the Dept. of Art and Art History and UNH. For more information, contact 603-862-3712 or visit http://www.unh.edu/moa/

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Public Hearing Announcement: The DPL Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 beginning a 6:30 PM to vote to accept donations for the library's building fund totaling $11,860.10. The hearing will take place a the Durham Public Library, 7 Mill Road Unit H, Durham. The meeting is open to the public.

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Preschool Storytimes Tues., Sept. 11th and Thurs., Sept. 13th, 10:30 a.m. – This week:  Kings and Queens!  All are welcome to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard, and a craft.
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.  We have new patches!
Registration for Tales for Tails has started. 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 in September for a session.
Registration for Seacoast Reads (UNH Reading tutors) has
started.  Does your elementary school aged child need extra help reading?  Come to the library to sign up for a Seacoast Reads Reading tutor.  Your child will be paired with a student tutor and they will meet once a week at the library starting the week of Oct. 9th through mid-December.  Space is limited so sign-up soon!
Ecotourism in Costa Rica, Tues. Sept. 18th, 6:30 p.m. - Joan Schaeffer will discuss the ecotourism industry of Costa Rica, focusing on three of the major national parks there, each distinct in location, environment, and flora and fauna. Learn about all the opportunities that eco-travelers can engage in while experiencing an astounding trip to Costa Rica.
Bookeaters, (Middle School Book Group), Weds. Sept. 19th, 2:45-4:00 pm – Join us for this Middle School Book Group.  This month’s book is “The Angel Experiment, Maximum Ride Book # 1” by James Patterson.  Ruth Wharto
n-MacDonald is the facilitator and all are welcome.  Books available at the library.

Pajama Storytime, Tues. Sept. 25th at 6:30 p.m. – Join ORPP and the library for our monthly PJ Storytime.  This month: Fall/Nature stories.  We will read stories about Fall and Nature, go on a short nature walk near the library (dress appropriately for an outdoor walk) and make a nature craft with what we collect.  Snacks are provided by ORPP and all are welcome.

Friends Book Discussion Group with Jennifer Lee, Friday, Sept. 28th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Come and join us as we explore the book “Some Prefer Nettles” by Junichiro Tanizaki.  Copies will be available at the front desk 3 weeks prior to the discussion.

Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th Grade Book Club), Tues. Oct. 2nd, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Join us for this fun book group.  This month’s books are “Lulu and the Brontosaurus”  by Judith Viorst and/or “Guinea Dog” by Patrick Jennings.  We talk about the books, play some games, do some puzzles and make a craft.  Come ready to talk about pets!  Books are available at the library.
Young Adult Writing/Blog Group, Tues. Oct. 2nd, 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. - Like to write?  Join this monthly writing group for Young Adults (10 & up).  We do writing exercises and talk about your writing.  We post your writing on our blog "Write Away".  All are welcome.

CPR and AED Training, Tues. Oct. 2nd, 6:00-8:30 p.m. - McGregor Memorial EMS offers the two-year certification through the American Heart Association. To register, call 862-3674 or cprregistration@megregorems.org. Cost is $20

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

FROM "DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE A HISTORY - 1900-1985"

"Farm Life in Durham: The Emery Farm is the next big farm on the way to Durham. It was settled by Joseph Smith in 1660 and has stayed in the family. Forrest Starr Smith started farming it in 1900. Although he lived in Boston, he had tenant farmers, and he and his family vacationed on the farm. It was primarily a dairy farm, but riding horses were also kept and hay was baled for sale. The farm was inherited by Forrest Emery, a nephew, who in the 1950s sold all the farm animals, including the dairy herd. He believed that the building of the nearby Pease Air Force Base across the Bay spelled disaster for the milk business. He said that the cows would not give milk with all the planes flying over. Forrest died in 1974, and the homestead is again, in 1985, being run as a farm by his grandson, David Hills, and his wife, Antoinette. They operate a 'pick-your-own' farm, selling strawber
ries, raspberries, peaches, and apples, as well as continuing to sell hay and cordword" Published in 1985 by the Durham Historic Association.

Have a nice weekend.

Todd

Todd I. Selig, Administrator

Town of Durham, New Hampshire

T:  603-868-5571    F:  603-868-5572

tselig@ci.durham.nh.us    http://www.ci.durham.nh.us

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