Friday Updates - September 7, 2012

NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...

Friday, September 7, 2012

Durham Historic Association member Richard Lord believes this photograph was taken during Durham's 200th anniversary celebration in 1923. Courtesy Durham Historic Association

A reminder that the Annual Church Yard Sale will be held tomorrow, Saturday, September 8, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come early to shop for books, clothing, kitchen items, linens, china, toys, sporting goods, vintage items, and electronics. There will also be assorted produce and barbecue foods to purchase. Take the route 108 exit off of Route 4. Turn toward Durham (108 Sou
th) and follow the signs. Sponsored by and Located at: Community Church of Durham, UCC, St. George Episcopal Church,and St. Thomas More Church.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE - - - FROM THE SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST: PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS

The new Voter ID Law has created changes to the way that we vote, primarily by requiring the use of photo identification to obtain a ballot. This change will be phased in over the next few years, but it is important to remember to bring an ID to the polls starting with the primary on September 11. The law does not prohibit those without proper identification the right to vote, but after November 1, voters will be required to sign an affidavit affirming their identity.

Please click HERE and review the acceptable forms of ID, as well as the accompanying information. Please direct questions to the Office of the Secretary of State at 603-271-3242.

DURHAM DAY 2012
Durham Parks & Recreation invites residents to an afternoon of fabulous fun and and free food at Wagon Hill Farm, 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.

Jenkins Quality Goods located at 7 Jenkins Court, Courtesy Doug Palardy

ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS OPENS IN DURHAM - JENKINS QUALITY GOODS

Jenkins Quality Goods has opened on Jenkins Court. Owned and operated by Doug Palardy, Jenkins Quality Goods is Durham's source for men's apparel, accessories, and footwear. Jenkins offers something for men of any age as well as a few items for women. Locals, students, tourists, and parents alike can find something in Durham's newest shop. If you're in the market for jeans, graphic tees, sunglasses, sneakers, socks, belts, sportswear, or even basics, Jenkins has it. Lines carried include: Levi's, Neff, Stereo Skateboards, Herschell Supply Co., UNH Vault retro apparel for men & women, Alternative Apparel, New Balance, Timberland, Pro-Keds, and more. In addition to new goods, Jenkins also carries curated vintage woven shirts and flannels from Polo Ralph Lauren, LL Bean, Brooks Brothers, etc. Select items can be found online at https://www.regaalo.com/. For contact and store hours information on Jenkins Quality Goods, visit http://www.7jenkins.com/

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.

PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR SELECTION PROCESS PROGRESSES

The Town received a total of 55 applications for the vacant Director of Parks and Recreation position. The position is presently budgeted at 30 hr/wk and it is the hope of the Parks and Recreation Committee to increase the hours to full time in 2013.

Administrator Selig asked interested/available members of the Parks and Recreation Committee to join him as part of the selection panel which ultimately included David Leach, Diane Moore, Michael Mengers, and Sandy Devins.

The selection panel worked with Mr. Selig to evaluate applications received and to narrowed the field for an initial set of interviews. This Wednesday and Thursday, the selection panel met with seven semi-finalists for in-person interviews. At this juncture, two individuals will be invited to attend the September 13th meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee as part of the next phase of the interview process that will take place during public session between 6 and 7 PM.

COUNCIL TO HOLD CONTINUED DISUCSSION 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.

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.

TOWN COUNCIL TO ACT ON SELECTION OF NEW AUDIT FIRM

The Town of Durham has contracted with Plodzik & Sanderson of Concord, NH for the past ten (10) years to perform audit services. Section 4.10 of the Durham Town Charter reads as follows:

“For purposes of cost and efficiency, an auditor may be retained for a period of years, but requests for proposals shall be sought at least once every five (5) years, and a new auditor shall be selected at least every ten (10) years.”

Requests for proposals were recently sent to nine auditing firms and the following five responded:

Melanson Heath & Company, PC, Manchester, NH

Vachon, Clukay & Company, PC, Manchester, NH

Roberts & Greene, PLLC, Concord, NH

Angell & Company, LLC, Manchester, NH

Macdonald Page & Co LLC, South Portland, ME

As auditing services are to be awarded based on qualifications, experience, and integrity, respondents were requested to present their cost proposals separately to be reviewed only after a firm was selected. After reviewing the proposals, the Business Manager, Staff Accountant, and Treasurer recommend contracting with Melanson Heath & Company, PC for the years 2012 through 2014. The Administrator concurs with the recommendation. Favorable feedback was also obtained from several other municipalities currently utilizing this company for auditing services.

Following review of the qualifications and the decision to retain Melanson Heath & Company, PC the cost proposals were opened and are as follows:

2012 2013 2014

Melanson Heath & Co.       $19,000     $19,500     $20,000

Vachon, Clukay & Co.        $21,778     $22,809     $23,948

Macdonald Page & Co.       $22,500     $22,900     $23,400

Angell & Co.                        $23,000     $23,000     $24,000

Roberts & Greene, PLLC    $25,700     $26,650     $27,350

These prices are not-to-exceed costs. The actual costs are based on the actual hours spent preparing the audit. In addition we requested costs to perform a single audit which the Town is required to obtain if $500,000 or more of federal award money is expended in a year. Melanson Heath & Co. costs for performing a single audit were $3,000 in each of the years.

STREET VENDING, PEDDLING, AND SOLICITING ORDINANCE CHANGE TO ADDRESS “BURYING AND PURCHASING” FROM VEHICHLES DOWNTOWN

This ordinance will add the act of “buying and/or purchasing” products to the Durham Code that oversees the regulations pertaining to street vending. At the end of last semester during the month of May, two vans parked at meters on Main Street and advertised that they were “buying used books”. The Durham Book Exchange, among others, complained about the sales and the police department reported sidewalks becoming impassible with lines of students queuing to sell their old books in problematic locations. In reviewing our current code that governs the act of street vending, selling and sales were adequately addressed but the Code was silent on the act of “buying”. The Town’s legal counsel concurred with the police department and code enforcement opinion that no permit was required to “buy”. <
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After review and input from the Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer and review by legal counsel, the amendment presented 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.

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.

PLANNING BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON SECOND DRAFT OF ARCHITECTURE DESIGN REGULATIONS

The Planning Board is reviewing the second draft of the proposed Architectural Regulations and holding a public hearing on the draft, at its meeting on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Council chambers at the Town Hall. It is expected that the Planning Board will continue its review into October, so there should be more opportunity later for public comment. Feel free to contact Michael Behrendt with any questions or comments at 603-868-8064 or email mbehrendt@ci.durham.nh.us. To view the second draft, click HERE.

DOG LICENSES

The Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office will be mailing out final notices for unlicensed dogs next week. Civil Forfeitures (a $25.00 fine and court summons) will be issued on unlicensed dogs after Friday, August 24th.

Courtesy Walter Rous

DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Foundation work continues despite the unearthing of some very large boulders and occasional rain which can turn the excavated trenches into a sloppy mess. Foundation coating has been applied under high pressure to the full basement walls as well as insulation board. The frost wall is complete on the north side of the future slab. Footings have been poured around the west end, and one more round of excavation and formwork for the footing on the south will close the loop around the building perimeter.

Courtesy Walter Rous

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – SEPT. 22nd
The 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on September 22nd at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive. As in the past, all hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only. To register, you must call the Department of Public Works at 868-5578 or e-mail publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us.

Please remember -- The maximum collected per household is five gallons. LATEX AND OIL BASED PAINTS , MOTOR OIL, AND ANTI-FREEZE ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY! These items can be brought up to the Transfer Station with your permit throughout the year.

Latex paints must be dried out first, motor oil, anti-freeze and oil based paints can go up as is.

Typically, hazardous waste is categorized as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or otherwise hazardous. Please check the manufacturer’s label. For more information, click HERE.

Courtesy Durham Police Department

RENOVATIONS AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

With the planting of flowers along the newly installed garden wall, the new handicap access ramp to the police facility nears completion. The previous ramp was disintegrating and the renovated ramp is now supported with solid concrete walls and a beautiful brick façade. Public works has been doing the majority of the work in an attempt to keep costs contained. Residents will not only have easy access into the building but the new plantings will enhance the visit!

UNH FIELD HOUSE AND VANDALISM

Over the past year there has been an increase in minor acts of vandalism, theft, and other disruptive behavior in the Field House at the University of New Hampshire. Some of these incidents were attributed to individuals not affiliated with UNH, specifically juveniles who are not at the Field House for any legitimate purpose during school vacations and weekends. The UNH Police Department, in conjunction with the UNH Athletics Department, would like to remind the community that the Field House is not open to the general public except for scheduled activities or with prior permission. The facilities are posted no trespassing and there will be more staff on duty to observe, report, and prevent any further misconduct.

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.

Town Council - Monday, September 10, 2012. To view the agenda and complete packet, click HERE.

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Tuesday, September 11, 2012. To view the agenda, Click HERE.

Durham Energy Committee - Tuesday, September 11, 2012 (7:00 PM at the Durham Police Department). To view the agenda, click HERE.

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

Conservation Commission - Thursday, September 13, 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.

SUPPORTERS OF THE SUMMER YOGA AT WAGON HILL FARM

To the participants of the Summer Yoga at Wagon Hill Farm, our outdoor Yoga concluded last Thursday, August 30. We had fun sharing our Yoga practice with you at the waterfront of Wagon Hill. You made us smile, work hard, relax, and feel at ease. If you like to see us again, send us a note and come to The Prana Studio. We offer: Therapeutic Yoga classes with meditation, Workshops, and Open House social events. Visit http://www.moebiusyoga.com/

Your MoebiusYoga teachers--

New Exhibitions on view at the UNH Museum of Art through October 14, 2012.Above is Peter Milton's, Sightlines IV: The Studio, 2012, digital print, 32” x 44”, Courtesy of McGowan Fine Art, Concord, NH.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Annual Church Yard Sale, Saturday, September 8, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Take the route 108 exit off of Route 4. Turn toward Durham (108 South) a
nd follow the signs. Sponsored by and Located at: Community Church of Durham, UCC, St. George Episcopal Church,and St. Thomas More Church.

Active Retirement Association General Meeting, Monday, September 10, 2012, 1:00 PM, Durham Evangelical Church, Route 108. FREE to the public. For questions or membe
rship information, contact Carol Caldwell, 603-343-1004.

Great Bay Rowing Fall Session Registration, Thursday, September 13, 2012, Jackson's Landing, Old Piscataqua Road, Durham, 5:30 PM (rain or shine). Experienced
Masters rowers and Junior rowers of all abilities can register at http://www.greatbayrowing.org/Home.html

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

Yoga on Wagon Hill at the Waterfront, July 5-August 30, 2012, offered through Prana Studio. Sessions every Thursday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Classes are free, however
if participants wish to do so, they may make a $5 donation towards restoration of the Smith Chapel. Please bring yoga mat, sunscreen, and water. In the event of rain, the class will be cancelled. Email questions to sign-up@moebiusyoga.com.

One World Language School, french, Spanish, German, and Chinese classes for children preschool to grade 8. Information and registration night: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Moharim
et 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-Ms. Barlow's talk, 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.

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.

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

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!
McGregor Memorial EMS First Aid Training, Tues. Sept. 11th, 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@megreorems.org. Cost is $20
New Hampshire Stories and Songs, Weds. Sept. 12th, 6:30 p.m. - Join us for a night of New Hampshire Songs and Stories! Don Watson is a singer/songwriter from Gilford, NH, who’s music has been compared to John Denver, Jim Croce and Dan Fogelberg. His songs are up
beat, inspiring and easy on the ears. Don's newest project "Welcome Home New Hampshire" is a collection of songs based on people, places and events of the granite state. Don partnered with Steve Redic, a poet and historian from Candia, NH in the writing of these songs.
Libros Lovers (High School Book Group), Weds., Sept. 12th , 1:00-2:00 pm - Join us for this High School Book Group. This month’s book is “Half Brother” by Kenneth Oppel. Ruth Wharton-MacDonald is the facilitator and all are welcome. Books available at the library.
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.
Booke
aters, (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 Wharton-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.

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

WEEKLY ARREST REPORT

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

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

"Farm Life in Durham: The Town of Durham at the turn of the century was primarily a farming community, with the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts brought down from Hanover and stuck in the middle of Ben Thompson's old farm.

Wagon Hill Farm, owned and hayed by the Theron Tirrell family in 1985, was once part of the Chesley farm. From about 1920 to 1930 the Chesley family - four single members, Elizabeth, Gadriella, Stephen, and Bert - operated a summer boardinghouse. The house stood at the crest of a hill on Piscataqua Road, reached by an often rough and muddy road. Fortunately, at that time there was little traffic on Piscataqua Road, for Miss Elizabeth Chesley always chose to drive her car in the middle of the road." 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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