Town of Durham Weekly Update – 5-30-14 Youth Employment Program Update 44 applications for the Summer Jobs Program were approved by the Workforce Alliance! That is 5 more participants than last year. Of that, 42 are Coginchaug students, 1 from Vinyl and 1 from Xavier. Durham will support 27 students and Middlefield 17. Most of the sites are confirmed for all participants and I am in the process of getting signed sponsor agreements. I continue to have employers ask to join the program. New this year are the Durham Co-op, Grade A Home Improvement, Nordic Marine, & the Middlefield Senior Center. Most exciting is the opportunity for Durham participants to ride the bus to work. 9 Town Transit will be available beginning July 1st, for Durham residents. A representative of the transportation provider will be at our kick-off meeting on June 17th. We are also looking to coordinate with Liberty Bank for student accounts and direct deposit. And lastly I have created a banking/budget brochure for participants as for many this will be the first time they have ever received a pay check. Looking forward to another successful working summer! Elizabeth Shoudy, Transition Counselor, Coginchaug Regional High School GOV. MALLOY: ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1st Reminds Residents to be Prepared (HARTFORD, CT) – With the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning June 1, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today is reminding Connecticut residents to be prepared. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the principal threat period for Connecticut occurring between mid-August and mid-October. “Every home should have a basic emergency plan that can be used for any emergency,” said Governor Malloy. “I urge residents to know what potential risks your community and neighborhood may face, such as storm surge, flooding, road or bridge closures.” Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Dora B. Schriro said, “I recommend that all Connecticut residents take three simple preparedness steps now: Get a kit, make a plan, and stay informed. Carefully monitor weather reports and promptly follow instructions from public safety officials if a storm approaches.” Governor Malloy offers the following preparedness tips: Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit • One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries • First aid kit • A whistle to signal for help • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • A manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Local maps • Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger Family Emergency Plan • Identify an out-of town contact. It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members • Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone, coins, or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. If you have a cell phone, program that person(s) as ICE (In Case of Emergency) in your phone. If you are in an accident, emergency personnel will often check your ICE listings in order to get a hold of someone you know. Make sure to tell your family and friends that you’ve listed them as emergency contacts • Teach family members how to use text messaging. Text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through • Subscribe to alert services. Go to ct.gov/ctalert to register for emergency alerts. For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit ct.gov/hurricane or ready.gov. Amnesty for Library Fines to benefit Durham Food Pantry and DMYFS Backpack Program For the entire month of June, Durham Public Library patrons with overdue fines can donate non-perishable food or toiletry items in lieu of paying fines. One food or toiletry item will equal $1 in forgiven fines, and donations cannot be applied to missing, lost or damaged library items. All food and toiletries will be donated to the Durham Food Pantry and DMYFS Backpack Program. Preferred items are: Pasta sauces Spaghetti Tomato sauce Peter Butter and Jelly Canned Fruit Canned Vegetables- only greens needed Canned soup- all varieties Cereal Oatmeal packets Granola Bars Pancake Mix and syrup Canned Tuna Boxed mac n cheese Individually packaged food such as crackers, pop tarts, raisins, fruit cups, applesauce, ravioli and easy mac. Cat Food Shampoo No expired or dented items please. Joint Public Informational Meeting for Bridge Projects on RT 148 in Killingworth For more information, please see townofdurhamct.org/controls/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=1897 Lunch and Learn for Durham Seniors The Durham Senior Citizens Board and the Durham Public Library Board invite all Durham seniors to another First Friday Soup & Salad Luncheon on Friday, June 6th at noon at the Library. Reservations are necessary and should be made before noon on June 4th by calling Amanda Pedersen, Social Services Director, at 860-349-3153. The luncheon is generously funded by the Durham Senior Citizens Board, with food provided by Perk On Main. Concert at the Durham Library On Saturday, June 7th at 2:30 pm, enjoy a lively song & piano performance featuring timeless classics made famous Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, performed by musical duo Francine & Joel. The concert is free and open to the public. No registration required. Francine Evans is a singer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter and show producer who has performed with her big band in just about every major hotel ballroom in NYC and has appeared in cabaret clubs and folk venues on both the east and west coasts. Joel Zelnik has entertained five Presidents, is a pianist/bandleader for thousands of events, and has performed at concert venues in New York, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Japan and Greece. DESTINATION: Las Vegas - The Musical Journey was conceived by and stars Francine and Joel, and ran for 5 months Off-Broadway. Francine and Joel were competitors of televisions Americas Got Talent. Together, they perform over 100 engagements annually. For more information, visit francineandjoelmusic. Art Program at Durham Library Marvin Beloff, local author of William Kent: The Story of My Friendship with the Master Sculptor, will give a talk about the contemporary great artist known as Durhams Hidden Treasure on Thursday, June 12th at 2:30pm. William Kent lived in Durham for 48 years, hidden in plain sight, all the while carving monumental sculptures and creating unique slate prints on fabric and rice paper. Few people knew of this fascinating, self-taught artist who led a solitary life completely devoted to creating his fine art. Board/Commission Spotlight Town Green Revitalization Project A task force consisting of volunteers Tina Gossner, Bob Isleib, Tim Larkin, tree warden, Bonnie Penders, Chad Reddick, Bob Thody and Duncan Milne will create guidelines to assist the Public Works department, Tree Warden, Durham Garden Club and others in planting, maintenance, and the removal of trees. The goal will be to beautify the Green and create a renewed sense of pride for generations to come. The Durham Green is a vital part of our rich history, and this initiative will establish a structured plan to protect, enhance and celebrate our Green. The town has partnered with a professor and a graduate student from UCONN for technical assistance. For more information please see our website for their agendas and minutes at townofdurhamct.org/content/28562/27548/38345/default.aspx
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