🌱End Of Summer Soiree + Lyme Disease Cases Rising

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Now, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 89 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories today in Essex-Chester-Deep River:

1. Rising senior at Valley Regional High School Matt Roscoe has become a key member of the crew team. He joined the team his sophomore year. According to a Zip06 article, "Matt was a member of Valley’s eight-man JV boat during his sophomore season. By his junior year, Matt had made the leap to the varsity team. When he started rowing, Matt was six feet tall. Now, he stands 6-foot-5. In addition to his physical growth, Matt grew mentally through his participation in crew and realized that you have to be more than just a strong rower in order to succeed in the sport. Matt’s goal when he joined the Valley crew was to continue spending his days on the water. Along the way, Matt found a group of people with whom he can share his passion. When he’s rowing for the Warriors, Matt feels as if he’s one with both his environment and the people who are competing alongside him." (Zip06)
2. According to WWLP.com, "Lyme disease cases have jumped across the United States over the past 15 years, but especially in rural areas, a new study found. The top states in 2021, from highest to lowest, were New Jersey, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut," the study's authors wrote. Humans can get Lyme disease from the bite of an infected tick, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Milder symptoms include fever headache, fever, fatigue and skin rash. Left untreated, however, Lyme disease can spread to joints, the heart and the nervous system." Be careful out there and check yourself, pets and loved ones often for ticks. (WWLP.com)
3. Mark your calendars for Essex and Ivoryton's End of Summer Reading Field Day on August 26th, from 12-2 p.m. at the Main Street Park in downtown Essex! Join Miss Nicole and Miss Elizabeth to end the summer with games, face-painting, cotton candy, & more! Hope to see you there! (Essex Library via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Essex Board of Trade: "We are so excited for our annual Scarecrow FestiFALL!" (Essex Board of Trade via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "Read-Aloud books are now available at the Essex Library! Miss Nicole just got in an order of WonderBooks. Use with or without headphones and let these books read aloud to you and your kids." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "VRHS students, there's only a few weeks left to finish your summer reading! Come down to the Essex Library and pick out a book from the VRHS summer reading list to get started today." (Essex Library via Facebook)
• Essex Library: "There is still time to sign up for the final session of Teen STEM Culinary Camp! Grades 7-12. Next Saturday, August 13 at 1 PM. We will be making ice cream! Call 860-767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to register!" (Essex Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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