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Powder Ridge gears up for summer By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
Summer at Powder Ridge kicked off recently with new activities and thrills, including a 1,400-foot long zip line that travels up to 45 miles per hour.
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The Record-Journal talked with Sean Hayes, CEO and co-owner of Powder Ridge, about making the park a year-round experience.
Coginchaug Regional High School students have higher SAT scores than state and national averages, but nearly half of students missed performance benchmarks.
Q: What are some changes at the park? Hayes: We have a lot of new things going on at Powder Ridge this year. We’ve been pushing and designing the facility to be a year-round facility and this year really marks the next step in that evolution. Q: What activities will you be offering this summer?
Matt Leroux and Maddy Hart walk down the slop after tubing down the slope on the synthetic snow May 25. Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
mer our synthetic skiing and boarding Q: How did you create the program? Hayes : We will be offering synthetic again. This is our second year offering tubing, so you will be going skiing or that, but really the big advancement is Hayes: We brought in Dirtsculpt’s snow tubing year round here at Powin our mountain biking program. der Ridge. We will have later this sum-
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Community survey results coming By Lauren Takores Town Times
School board members are reviewing the results of a community survey, which concluded May 25, that asked residents how they feel about school building configuration options.
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The committee met May 31 and discussed the survey’s next steps. Why a survey The school board created three building and grade configuration options to cut capital costs due to declining See Survey, A4
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Cori DiMaggio, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, presented the most recent sophomore and junior test results to the Board of Education Student Achievement Committee last week. “We are always looking at our curriculum and our instructional practices,” DiMaggio said, “and looking at individual student scores, too, to see how we can help support individual students with their performance as well.” Freshmen, sophomores and juniors take the Preliminary SAT, or PSAT, in the fall. The freshman PSAT is a different test than the sophomore PSAT. Juniors take the SAT in the spring. Students can retake See SAT, A3
This third event of the Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series will feature a pre-war Concours d’Elegance and a traditional car show pre-1979. General admission—$10 Seniors 65 & over—$8 Children 12 & under—Free For more details for antique car owners, sponsors, and spectators, go to KlingbergMotorcarSeries.org. Spectator parking at New Britain Bees Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain, CT.
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AARP safe drivers course – Tuesday, June 12, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. Registration is required. Senior picnic – Wednesday, June 27, Middlefield Community Center. Lunch, prizes, games and more. Renter’s rebate – Call the Senior & Social Services Office at 860-349-7121 to schedule an appointment for renter’s rebate. Income Limits are: single/widowed $35,300 and married $43,000. The limit includes Social Security and other income combined. Walk with a Doc – First and third Saturday of each month at Peckham Park, 9 to 10 a.m. Walk with Dr. Michael Kalinowski.
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2017, the same group’s average total score was 1008, and Juniors scored an average to- on the PSAT taken as sophotal score of 1076 on the SAT mores in October 2016, the taken in March. In October total average score was 967. themselves.
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That’s a gain of 109 points, or an increase over time of more than 11 percent. However, only 47 percent of juniors met both Mathematics and Reading and Writing benchmarks on the March SAT test; 82 percent met the Reading and Writing bench-
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Library Briefs Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday. Storytime – Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Durham Public Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for kids:
(birth to 2 ½ years) Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Preschool (2 ½ years and up) Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. No registration. Farmers Market Storytime. Thursdays, 5 p.m., on the Town Green. All ages welcome.
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Today, the Levi E. Coe Library is home to more than
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In 1920, the Trustees of the Levi E. Coe Library purchased the former Episcopal Church next door to the library for $600 to use as library hall. Sixty five years later, in 1975, a major addition connected the two buildings.
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Obituaries Leon M. Field DURHAM — Leon Maitland Field, 85, of Durham, beloved husband of Janet Ruth (Bucks) Field, died Friday May 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Leon A. and Paula (Manty) Field. A veteran of the Korean War, Leon served with the U.S. Navy. Prior to his retirement, he was a dental technician with Seavon Dental Lab. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Leon Field. of Maryland, Carl Field. of Durham, and Paul Field. of Meriden; daughter, Lisa Field. of Durham; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at United Churches of Durham, Main St., Durham. Burial in the State Veterans’ Cemetery, Middletown is private. There are no calling hours. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation Connecticut Chapter, 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Jackie Spahr DURHAM-Jackie Spahr passed away at CT Hospice with her husband Paul nearby this Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 ending her third battle with cancer. She has been a Durham resident for the past 8 years, previously lived in New Haven for 14 years and lived in California before meeting her husband. Jackie, a Seventh-day Adventist, was passionate about her faith. She would share her beliefs and pray with anyone that showed an interest. Libraries were also very important to her. She volunteered and later worked in East Haven’s Hagaman Memorial Library for over 18 years. One of her proudest achievements was starting and running the library at her church for 17 years. She loved to travel, especially mountains, seashores or cruises. Some of her favorite places were Alaska, Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Niagara Falls.
And of course, there were cosmetics, a lifelong hobby which she also sold for a while in California. Her parents, Norman and Frances Kemmerick predeceased her in 2012. A memorial service will be held June 10th at 11:00AM at the Seventhday Adventist Church on 300 Paddock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to any of the following charities in memory of Jackie: American Lung Association (www.lung.org), Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf.org), National Breast Cancer Foundation (www.nationalbreastcancer.org), American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the Library Fund at the Meriden Seventh-day Adventist Church https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/AN4MGG/ envelope/start Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Summer camp returns in July The Middlefield Park and Recreation Summer Camp Program will be returning from July 9 to Aug. 10 at Memorial Middle School for another summer of fun. The camp is run by certified teachers dedicated to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for all campers. The camp is structured around stations where campers get to explore team-building challenges, arts and crafts activities, and age-appropriate physical education ga m e s. With the help of trained
staff, campers can develop their teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills. Each day of camp revolves around a new theme, such as Weird Science Day and Olympics Day .
Boy Scout Ice Cream Social: June 9, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Allyn Brook Park pavilion, 50 Pickett Lane, Durham. Corvette seminar: June 9, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free. Jackson Chevrolet, 660 South Main St., Middletown. House and Garden Tour: June 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $30 $35. Durham and Middletown. middletowngardenclub.com.
Sunday CT Poultry Breeders Society: June 10, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Durham Fair Association, 24 Town House Road, Durham. GM Chorale Gala 2018: June 10, 4 p.m. $75 per person. Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown. 860-318-4854. marcia.bliven@gmchorale.org.
Monday Durham 60+ Club and Travel: June 11, 1:30 p.m. Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., Durham. Mother Goose Storytime: June 11, 10:30 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Tuesday Preschool Storytime: June 12, 10:15 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Wednesday Climbing Your Family Tree: Genealogical Research for Beginners: June 13, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
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Durham. Teen QPR Training: June 14, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Friday Unplugged Fridays: June 15, 3 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Saturday, June 16 CRHS Movie Night: June 16, 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Durham Fair Association, 24 Town House Road, Durham. Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Dad: June 16, 10 a.m. - 5 a.m. $35 - $45. EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown. 860638-4754. dan@leadershipsports.com.
Sunday, June 17 Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Dad: June 17, 10 a.m. - 5 a.m. $35 - $45. EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown. 860638-4754. dan@leadershipsports.com.
Monday, June 18 Mother Goose Storytime: June 18, 10:30 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Vigil at Middlesex Livestock Auction: June 18, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Middlesex Livestock Auction, 488 Cherry Hill Road, Middlefield. alexandermherpst@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 19 Mystery Book Discussion: June 19, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Once a week, the camp offers optional field trips where campers can go bowling, roller skating, trampolining, and more.
Farmers Market Storytime: June 14, 5 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave.,
For more information and to register online, visit middlefieldct.re cdesk.com.
Durham Republicans seek candidates
— Submitted by Sean The Durham Republican Rog ers Party is seeking candidates and David Trombetta to serve on various town boards and commissions.
Preschool Storytime: June 19, 10:15 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Only a few hours each month is required. For more information, call 860-349-0876.
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COMMENTARY
Community Center has been a long time coming By Laura Francis
definitively why, one of the strongest opinions was that it was not centrally located.
Town of Durham now has an option to acquire and conTrivia question: How long vert Korn school into a Comhave residents been talking munity Center. Silver Petruabout a Community Center celli, an architectural engiin Durham? neering firm, has been conBecause there were tracted to conduct an adapAnswer: Several decades, no properties availtive reuse study which will and possibly longer. able closer to the determine what renovations Francis center of town, we Because the Board of Because we are in the final we need and/or want to do rented the space now and to prepare an estimate Finance had set stage of bringing forward a aside funds for this purpose, known as the Durham Activ- of cost for doing so. question to acquire the former Korn Elementary School we looked again for proper- ity Center, 350 Main St. It ty, but this time we agreed it has served us well but has The Board of Finance and to be used as a Community would be for a Community some serious limitations. Town Hall staff are preparing Center, I thought it would be Center, a resource for all resa funding strategy which will valuable to review some of Fast forward to 2018. The i d e nt s. ultimately go to referendum those discussions and to update you on what to expect This was done for several in the coming months. reasons. A Senior Advisory CommitFirst, there were space needs tee was formed in the late for all programs, not just for nineties. The committee dis- seniors. Second, Small cussed and planned senior Cities/CDBG grant funding activities which were held in for dedicated senior centers different buildings, including was already starting to get the firehouse, library, scarce. Lastly, committee schools and the former club- members saw a value in house at the former Durham multi-generational programRod and Gun Club. It was ming and participation. cumbersome and restrictive A referendum was held to and led to discussion about purchase a piece of property a dedicated Senior Center on the corner of Meeting like so many other commuHouse Hill and Route 17. nities had. look for property. By the time I came into office in 2007, no permanent solution had been found and the committee was floundering and frustrated.
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The bike rodeo is for kids in grades K-8 from Durham and Middlefield. Complete Streets is re-registering kids who previously registered. New participants can be registered at DurhamCT.RecDesk.Com. The bike rodeo is a series of skill and safety games and activities. Riders can hone their bicycling skills in the obstacle course, the turtle race and start-stop-turn. They will learn hand signals,
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Religion Briefs Church of the Epiphany Saint Colman Church 196 Main St., Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m.
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Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., 860-349-3058, Mass schedule; Monday and Tues- The United Churches day 8 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m. of Durham at St. Colman Church; Sun228 Main St., 860-349-3683, day, 8 and 11 a.m. schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m.
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Letters to the Editor Honored to serve To the editor: Well, another campaign season is here! It was an honor to be unanimously endorsed to run for another term as State Representative for the 101st District of Madison and Durham. Thank you to Madison’s First Selectman Tom Banisch for nominating me and Durham’s Chairman of the Republican Town Committee, Bill Laflamme, for seconding. I am so grateful for the trust of all the delegates. There is a lot of work that needs to still be done but none more critical than stabilizing Connecticut’s financial picture. Over the past two years, we have finally started to work in a bipartisan manner and initiate controls and predictability to our state budget and regulations. We are one of the few states who have failed to regain the jobs lost in 2008. In order
to change our economic outlook we must change not only our policies but our attitude of working together for everyone. We must move away from policies that have been punitive to our state businesses, job creators and retirees.
In November, Connecticut will elect a new governor with new direction and new opportunities. This election is critical to moving forward and restoring Connecticut to the great state that we all call home and love.
As always, I will continue to advocate for fiscal common sense and for creating sound policies that will move our state forward. Of course, I will continue my work for seniors, children and those with special needs while working to also address our opioid crisis and mental health initiat i ve s.
Thank you all.
I promise to continue serving you with the positive attitude, maximum effort and the leadership that the residents of the 101st District have come to expect from me. I look forward to speaking with many of you during this very important campaign season.
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Wake up To the editor: I was brought up in a farming community – Durham –and still live on the same road. Eighty years. All my uncles were dairy farmers and we were brought up on raw milk, all four of us kids, and so far most of us have reached 80. In those days the farmer brought up his family on the farm, raised his own beef, pigs, chickens, sold eggs and bacon and took his milk in large metal cans to a loading
dock for the big truck to take away. Then the state (government) told the farmer he could not use those metal cans anymore, he had to put milk in a big cooler (at his own expense) and have a big tank truck come in and pump it out and send it off to a “refinery” where they would boil it and take all the goodness out of it and resell it to us (as that will make us healthier.) So then the price of feed would go up and the price the farmer got for his milk would go down. So now the farmer has to go out and get a “job” just to support his family and be able to still keep the farm, which is a 24/ 7 operation. Does this make any sense? Where have all the farms gone since 1940? Now Greenbacker’s no longer has cows, no corn planted in the
big field. I do not like what I see. It seems everything has to be in “mega size” – mega houses, mega farms, mega cars/trucks, mega highways to carry all the mega trucks to bring us milk and produce from “away.” Does this make any sense? But then, I have said for a long time, there is no more common sense. I will miss seeing the cows out in pasture; always a peaceful feeling. Good luck to the Greenbackers, God bless. Wake up, people. Wake up, Durham. No farms, no food. Irene Curtis Roberts Durham
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In my mind I'm gone to Carolina As I write this column, I am only two days away from a visit to my son in North Carolina. And at the time of you reading it, I am back home. With stories, I am sure, to regale you with. Stay tuned! I am beyond excited to see my son. We have been spending a considerable amount of time talking about our reunion, like two kids eagerly awaiting Christmas.
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I also love my son’s fiancé and her boys, so I will be in the best of company for the entire weekend.
And we will stay up late every night, talking and laughing and reminiscing, and it will not matter that I will automatically wake up at my usual time of 5 a.m. and I will not be able to go back to sleep. I’ll just drink buckets of tea, in order to put a little giddy-up in my step. I am known as Willow in that neck of the woods. When I was there six years ago, and Thomas and Tabitha were discussing possible names for their soonto-arrive baby, I mentioned that I had always wished my name was Willow. So now, down there anyway, it is. And Willow will look at her son, the entire weekend, with the eyes of a mother who cannot believe her good fortune to walk through life with this stellar lad. He has taught me much, mostly about kindness. He was a fine boy, and now he’s a fine man. So yes, I am very excited about my upcoming trip. Well, the part when I arrive, not the getting-there part.
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enough room for everything, and I have to make the hard decision as to what to chuck. I will have a carry-on, so the deal with the liquids is a sticky issue. I never realized how much liquids are a regular part of my life! I will write lengthy instructions for my pet sitters, which I will amend and add onto until I walk out the door. And just to hedge my bets, I will tape index cards
do in order to pass through security. There seems to be so much to remember. I find I kind of feel sorry for my pet it somewhat of a nervesitters! I will have a list of ev- wracking experience, beerything I absolutely must cause I cannot help but renot forget to do and bring. member why we need such One would think I was leav- tight security, and it makes ing the country for an exme kind of sad. tended period of time. I’ll be so far away from my couch, If the connection is tight, I though! will be in a dither if the plane is not airborne at its I will get to the airport so scheduled time. I will get to early that it’s almost the day the Philadelphia airport and before. I will go over and I will make sure, countless over in my mind what I must times, that I am at the right on everything, reiterating those instructions.
gate, and I will not venture far from it. I do not even begin to relax until I’m on the second plane, and the success of the trip is all but assured. And then comes the best part. I walk down the ramp and out into the waiting area, and I see my boy, and there just are no words for it. No words. Well, maybe a few. I see him, and I am lit up from the inside out, and it feels like heaven has bent down and come a bit closer.
It’s the best part of the visit, because all of it stretches before me. And as worried as I was about absolutely everything along the way, now I will be relaxed and happy, with nary a care. I will morph into the easygoing person I wish I had been at the beginning of my sojourn. Well, I must go now and see to the 1,001 (at least!) details that must be attended to. Over and out from Willow.
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Oct. 24 – Broadway “My Fair Lady” or “Wicked.” Nov. 16 – Radio City. For more information, call Sue Giuffrida, 860-346-0724.
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School Notes Graduates
Lasell College, Massachusetts – Kara Mather of Durham. Northeastern University, Massachusetts – Tyler McDonald of Durham. Pennsylvania College of Technology – Jonathon M. Conway of Durham. University of Rhode Island – Katelynn Branciforte, Jacob Brunelle, Sara Carino, Sadie L Leiler of Durham; Ethan Hayes of Middlefield. University of Vermont – Alice Ochterski of Middlefield.
Lasell College, Massachusetts – Kara Mather of Durham. Pennsylvania College of Technology – Jonathon M. Conway of Durham. The University of Scranton – Leandra A. Hylton of Rockfall. University of New Hampshire – Michael Decker, Brenna Goldberg of Durham; Ty Kartiganer of Middlefield. University of Vermont – John Latorre, Alexander Markoski of Durham; Alice Ochterski of Middlefield.
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Bucknell University, Massachusetts – Eliza Romeyn of Durham. Eastern Connecticut State University – Katherine Stevens, Charley Pietrzyk of Durham; Cassidy Arnold of Rockfall. Emmanuel College, Massachusetts – Lauren Badin of Rockfall. Champlain College, Vermont – Jacob Burt of Rockfall.
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We have secured a team of financial advisors to assist as well.
DEMAND BETTER AT PURPLESTRIDE THE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER.
Only three of the members of the Senior Site Selection Committee are still with us today. No matter the outcome, I dedicate this effort to the following advocates who were so passionate but won’t have the chance to vote for this opportunity; Ray Flynn, Peg Bascom, George Zeeb, Mary DiMella, Althea Parmelee and Howard Kelly.
I firmly believe that capital projects that have a longterm benefit should be financed over time, instead of taxing current residents with the full burden. A sound debt policy is the very way our neighboring communities have the amenities that some of you enjoy.
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Country Living at it’s Finest! Set in the heart of Durham’s picture perfect countryside, beautiful equestrian properties and rolling farmland. Nestled amongst the mature, shade trees you’ll find this Classic Cape Cod offering the warmth & charm of yesteryear with all the modern updates of today! This home has been completely refreshed by the current owner who has invested in over $80K in upgrading and modernizing the property. Featuring updated kitchen & baths, new roof, windows, siding, doors, insulation, furnace, central air, septic, well pump, water softener, pool, and more! Plus a New, Oversized 2 car attached garage w/ additional double door entry for a workshop, storage, and all your things! The spacious front to back living room offers oversized windows taking advantage of the abundant natural light and is accented by the custom built-in bookshelves, window seat & gas fireplace and leading into what perhaps will be your favorite room in the whole house - the 4 season room! You’ll love the formal, country dinning room with bow window, wide plank wainscoting & chair rail. The updated kitchen is loaded with cabinetry your sure to love! The dormered 2nd floor offers 3 generous bedrooms, including the master with abundant closet space! The best part of it all - the backyard! Offing privacy and your own pool, it’s the ideal place to relax after work or for parties with your friends/ family on the hot summer days! Schedule your private showing today! $299,900!
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Highly sought after Lexington Place now available for your immediate inspection. This unit guarantees to pleaseit absolutely sparkles and is in tip top, immaculate condition! We welcome you to take a virtual walk thru but here are the pertinent details: 1686 square feet spread over 3 floors and both a deck and a patio for additional outdoor living space. The main level is open concept and lives very large with great space and flow. There’s the living room with curved bump out windows, a formal dining area with picture window overlooking the private back yard, and a huge gleaming modern kitchen that is country style eat in with sliders to the rear deck. Upstairs you will find the Master Bedroom Suite, likely the largest you will find in this price range. It has a grand cathedral ceiling, a sitting area under skylight that overlooks the back yard, a walk in closet, and a sumptuous full bath with a jetted tub nestled against a wall of windows. The 2nd bedroom has it’s own private full bath and also boasts a vaulted ceiling. The lower level has a large family room and half bath with sliders out to the secluded patio. It would perfect for a dedicated media room or home gym if you don’t have the need for a 2nd large living space. If you are seeking a peaceful and tranquil living environment, so hard to find with condominiums, you have found that hidden gem right here. Come take a look and fall in love again! $209,900
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Sought after Hamlet Manor, Durham. South facing and light filled, this unit occupies the best location in the entire complex because it overlooks the gazebo and the open space, so when you look out your front windows you have scenic views and are not looking at other homes. This home has been exceedingly well maintained by it’s single occupant, was just freshly painted, and had a new furnace installed in 2014. Features include 1 & 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, attic storage, an over-sized attached garage, and an open front porch.The open floor plan feels much larger than the square footage reflects. The living room has vaulted ceilings, the kitchen has a breakfast bar, and the dining room is open to all. There is a spacious master bedroom and an over-sized bathroom. An additional small den or TV room could serve as a guest bedroom for the occasional overnight visitors. The best feature could well be the enclosed porch in the rear, perfect for enjoying the warmer seasons; it overlooks the rear and offers plenty of shade for pleasant relaxation. Extremely efficient gas heat, reasonable property taxes, and low homeowners insurance rates coupled with a strong association make this an easy-to-own home. Come for a visit! $189,900
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Full waterfront with private dock! Grassy lawn goes down to the water! Huge deck overlooking the water! Sweeping water views from the living room and kitchen! Super cute little bungalow home that absolutely must be seen to be appreciated. The house faces West so you get to enjoy huge, glorious sunsets over the mountain & water every night from your dock, deck, yard, or right in your living room. Wouldn’t that be something special to come home to every night? This house is on the quiet side of the lake and offers the best views. The sandy beach is almost directly across- take your boat, kayak, or canoe over and enjoy some relaxing time on the beach! Lake Beseck is really undergoing an incredible transformationmany of the older, small lake homes like this one are being bought, demolished, and huge, expensive new homes are being built. There are not many diamonds in the rough like this left, and certainly not for this incredibly low price. Come and enjoy the lifestyle that living in a waterfront property with what everyone wants- a lawn, deck, and dock- for cheaper than renting an apartment in most multi family homes today!
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