Letter to the Editor: Thank You Local Businesses

Dear Community,

Although later than we would have liked it is no less deeply felt that I would like to thank so many area businesses for supporting area teens this summer for the Summer Jobs Program.  Over 30 students participated in this wonderful program, funded by a State grant and administered by the Towns of Durham and Middlefield.  In conjunction with District 13 area youth, ages 14-21, gained work experience they may not have been able to achieve otherwise.  Several students were hired by the employer after it ended as they had become valuable additions to the business.  The local businesses we would like to recognize are:

Camp Nerden

Core Club

Carolyn Adams

CT Overhead Door

Curtis Studios

RSD13 Building & Grounds   

RSD13 IT Dept.

Deerfield Farms

Dick’s Citgo

DMYFS

Durham Farmer’s Market 

Durham Fitness

Durham Public Library

Durham Pharmacy

Durham Public Works

Durham’s Kitchen

Epic Horse Farm

Fowler Chiropractic

Hans Pedersen

Construction IDS

Indian Springs

Larkin’s Run

Levi Coe Library

Lino’s Market

Lyman Orchards

Lyman’s Apple Barrel

Middlefield Town Hall

Middlefield Federated Chuch

Middlesex Transition Academy

Naples Farm

Perk on Main

Power Hold

Time Out Tavern

Durham/Middlefield Transfer Station

The Whole Enchilada 

Many thanks to all of you who made this past summer another success!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Shoudy, Transition Counselor at Coginchaug High School; Laura Francis, Durham First Selectman; Jon Brayshaw, Middlefield First Selectman