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As emotions run high, party leaders urge civility By Nadya Korytnikova Special to The Citizen
And both sides deal with it. Durham resident Tracy Ogrodnik – a supporter of President Trump – said she
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“Yes, we’ve been really busy,” a worker said as she directed the cars into two lanes.
While theft and defacement of political yard signs is nothing out of the ordinary, both Democrats and Republicans say the political divisiveness feels more charged than in years past.
Sign theft has become a “consistent, ongoing problem,” she said.
Demand for testing increases with a rise in COVID cases MERIDEN — The line of cars carrying people waiting for COVID-19 tests at MidState Medical Center ran all the way to Lewis Avenue Friday afternoon.
The election is less than two weeks away, and political tensions are running high. Sometimes too high.
“We didn’t have this problem four years ago, not to that extent,” said Jennie Caldwell, vice-chair of the North Haven Democratic Town Committee. “In the past, few people would occasionally call us and ask for a new sign because theirs had been stolen. But now they call us on a regular basis.”
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Throughout our area, politcal yard signs touting both Republican and Democratic candidates have been stolen, and sometimes destroyed. Pictured: Durham resident Tracy Ogrodnik said two of her Donald Trump signs have been vandalized. Submitted by Tracy Ogrodnik
is used to trespassers stealing her yard signs. But this year, Ogrodnik said her signs have been destroyed. “Two days in a row someone slashed my sign,” she said. “I think a person was walking, he didn’t want other people to see him strolling with a sign, so he had to destroy it.”
Another Durham resident, Melinda Hemson, felt it necessary to place her Trump sign in a window, away from foot traffic. “I was warned that someone will either take it or destroy it if I put it in my yard,” she said. See Election, A13
Hartford HealthCare, the parent company of MidState, has seen a recent spike in COVID-19 testing across all its facilities, according to a Hartford HealthCare spokeswoman. The increased demand for testing follows a recent uptick in positive COVID-19 cases statewide. After months of positive cases at less than 1 percent, Connecticut saw it’s infection rate climb to 2.4 percent Tuesday, Oct. 13 before dipping to 2 percent the following day and 1.3 percent Thursday, Oct. 15. Statewide cases increased 36 percent in one week with towns in
the eastern part of the state seeing the highest rates of infection. More than 15,000 tests were performed last Thursday, according to records from Gov. Ned Lamont’s office. More than 62,000 people in the state have contracted the virus and more than 4,500 have died since the pandemic began. More than 190 people were hospitalized Oct. 15, the highest number in several months. “The upward trend of positives in Connecticut appears to be motivating people to get tested,” said Leslie Gianelli, a spokeswoman for the Community Health Center Inc. “Our testing numbers have increased this week.” CHC, which is based in Middletown but has sites in Meriden and 10 other towns, is extending its COVID testing hours to 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends at fixed sites, See Testing, A11
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Secretary of the State Denise Merrill spoke at a news conference outside the state Capitol Thursday, Oct. 15 with Attorney General William Tong and Deputy Chief State’s Attorney Kevin Lawlor, who together issued a bulletin for local election officials that outlines laws against voter intimidation.
Merrill said they were not responding to any particular problems in Connecticut so far. Her office, she said, has been watching social media closely for any disinformation that might discourage people from voting, as well as any efforts to intimidate voters on Nov. 3. “Tensions are running high and I just wanted to make sure that everyone understands that we are all working together and are on the job,” Merrill said.
Some Democrats have raised concerns about the state Republican Party Chairman J.R. Romano’s call for volunteers to join the “Election Day Operation Army” for President Donald Trump “to ensure that everyone who is legally entitled to vote has an opportunity to vote, ONCE!”
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And the evidence of a coordinated attack against the congresswoman prompted a flash of recognition in Jillian Gilchrest, a liberal white state representative. Her email, Twitter and Instagram addresses were posted last month in an online 4chan forum naming her among the “easy targets for online abuse.” Hayes and her Zoom audience of 40 voters from Newtown were subjected to six minutes of racist whack-amole earlier this month at the fourth in a series of nightly meetings before the Nov. 3 election. As soon as the first disrupter was muted, another popped up.
Hayes, 47, a Democratic first-term member of Congress seeking re-election, wrote that she smiled and froze as the first man shouted, “Shut up, n-word.”
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Election notice All mailed-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 27. In-person registration ends on Oct. 27. Online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on this date. There will be a limited registration session Monday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This session is for those who wish to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election but who became a U.S. citizen, turned 18, or moved to town after the voter registration deadline.
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Bring the outdoors in this fall By Cindy Golia
If you are like most gardeners, this time of year brings a bit of sadness to us. I know I love fresh herbs all year long. The good news is you can still grow an indoor herb garden. It’s both easy and fun and a great way to get your kids involved. Select a spot. All you need to do is locate the best spot for your indoor herb garden. Herbs need as much natural light as possible, so find a sunny spot near a window that receives at least six hours of sun, preferably a south facing window. The light from a south facing window is usually enough for most herbs to grow. Herbs like parsley, thyme and mint require less light and will grow well in west facing windows. Watch for signs that your herbs are not getting
enough sunlight. If the stems or leaves begin to pale or turn yellow, long leaf sets, or leaves that are small, are signs that you need more sunlight. Indoor herbs tend to be spindlier than when grown outdoors, but they will still give you plenty of fresh cuttings. And most important: Remember to fertilize your plants weekly, especially if you are harvesting leaves often. Potting. Make sure your herbs have proper drainage. Use pots with drainage holes. If the roots sit in water they will rot. The best container for indoor planting is a plastic or clay pot that has been glazed over. Plain clay pots tend to dry out too quickly, especially in the winter when our heat is on. An alternative to a sunny window is a grow light. I do both. A grow light mimics direct sunlight,
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Last winter, North Haven Garden Club member Cindy Golia grew lettuce in this Aero Garden. She grows herbs indoors as well, and so can you.
and my herbs flourish throughout late fall and winter. I also grow my herbs hydroponically using Aero Garden. This way you can eliminate the need for a sunny window and it takes all the guess work out dealing with temperature and enough sunlight. This spring we installed a small greenhouse in the backyard. This gives me a See Golia, A7
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Temperature. Herbs prefer the same temperature that most of us do, around 65-70 degrees F, so if you are comfortable, your herbs will be. Keep leaves from touching the glass to protect them
few extra weeks in the fall to let my outdoor potted herbs flourish is a warmer environment. I will be bringing them in as soon as nighttime
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Tong, a Democrat, said he sees comments on social media that cast doubt about absentee balloting and the efficacy of the process as a form of voter suppression as well.
Romano said there was nothing offensive in his request for volunteers of the kind enlisted by both parties. Asked if he expects acts of voter intimidation at the polls, Romano said, “there better not be. I wouldn’t tolerate that. No one should.”
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warmth, it should thrive, but don't keep it on cool windowsills. Basil leaves will fade and droop in cool air even after being exposed for a short time. They prefer indoor temperature around 70, day and night. Bring the outdoors in this fall and try growing fresh
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Police believe Green to be the man who, on May 10, entered the CVS store at 326 Main St. wearing all black, including a black hat and a black hooded sweatshirt, with a surgical mask covering his face. He displayed a firearm and demanded money, police said.
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“Right now, during this national pandemic, is the time more than ever to reach out and lend a helping hand to those in need,” Sharkey said.
Since the CIAC has emphasized regional play during the regular season to limit travel and the possible spread of coronavirus, the organization allowed leagues to develop postseason proposals. The SCC met with its governing body on Oct. 6 and the tournament plan that resulted was approved by league athletic directors on Oct. 9. Soon after, the SCC received the go ahead from the principals of its member schools, which includes North Haven.
On the topic of spectators, the league decided it would hold off making a decision until probably the first week of November. “We want to wait and see what the school policies will be closer to the tournaments,” said Carbone. “We will work with the schools." In the SCC plan, all teams qualify for the postseason. Field hockey, volleyball, and soccer teams will have divisional playoffs, with the higher seeds hosting first round and semifinal matchups. For teams that lose before the finals, Carbone said, the league will ask if they’d like to keep
playing against other teams. Carbone added that the SCC is working on getting sites for the title games. “I hope that they are at neutral sites, but it will depend on what is available,” stated Carbone. “We will do the best we can with it.” For SCC cross country, teams will run in divisional races on Nov. 4 at East Shore Park in New Haven starting at 9:45 a.m. Division team champions, along with the next two fastest teams and the topeight individuals, will return See SCC, A13
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happened in my life or that I’ve had to explain that this happens,” she wrote. “I am not ok, that I have to post a screenshot to prove it happened. I am not ok, that people will still doubt that it happened or the word of the forty or so participants on the call will be a necessary to ‘verify’ the incident happened.”
Hayes first publicized the racist incident on Twitter, saying the hackers repeatedly told her to “go pick your cotton.” They also praised President Donald Trump as “the best president the U.S. has ever had.” Her campaign emailed her essay to supporters along with a fundraising solicitation. “What happened to Jahana Hayes is not in isolation. I
The incident with Hayes comes in the final weeks of a bitterly polarized campaign season, one featuring a president, Donald J. Trump, who casually engages in racist tropes about crime and pubIt was interrupted by somelic housing and declined one screaming the N-word, during a debate to denounce Lesser said. white supremacists. He has “This abhorrent photo dealso frequently disparaged Hayes’ opponent, Republipicts the beheading of a can David X. Sullivan, quick- public official. That is an in- female politicians — particularly women of color — inly denounced the disruption citement to violence, and cluding Joe Biden’s running of her meeting. law enforcement is reviewmate, California Sen. Kamala “It is appalling that a bigoted ing it. This act is part of the Harris. Trump called Harris culture of violence being fos- a “monster” after the vice coward would direct insults at Congresswoman Hayes, in- tered by President Trump. presidential debate. Witness Michigan and Virterfere and disrupt a legitiginia,” DeLauro said. “These “At best, I think his commate campaign activity, and ments are clumsy,” said Rep. threats and hate in all its besmirch the reputation of Vincent J. Candelora, Rforms should be condemned the good people of the 5th by all, regardless of political North Branford, the deputy District of Connecticut,” he House GOP leader. “At worst said in a prepared statement. party.” they are offensive.” Sullivan expressed hope that The images were removed Zoom would be able to iden- by Facebook and Twitter, she Democrats blame Trump for setting the ugly tone. Repubsaid. tify the offenders. To get on licans cast the responsibility the Zoom call, participants Jillian Gilchrest, a state repwider. had to be Zoom members, resentative from West Hartwhich required providing an ford, said she is regularly “The president and so many active email account, and threatened on social media. other people contributed to registering with Hayes’ ofFour times, she said, she has that,” Sullivan said. He faultfice. ed Joe Biden for saying that filed complaints with local any Black voter who suppolice at the urging of State While Hayes dealt with ports Trump is not really Capitol Police. racism, recently, U.S. Rep. Black. had a town hall forum over the summer to talk about racial healing after the killing of George Floyd,” said Sen. Matt Lesser, D-Middletown, who is white.
Rosa L. DeLauro, D-3rd District, was the target of pictures on Facebook and Twitter depicting a statue of Christopher Columbus, one that has already been removed from Wooster Square in New Haven, holding DeLauro’s decapitated head.
J.R. Romano, the Republican state chairman, equated Trump’s comments with “the hyperbole” of Democrats on other issues. Romano said U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy suggested in 2018 that people opposed to Obamacare “want you to die.”
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Erick Russell, 31, a Black lawyer from New Haven who is the vice chair of the Democratic State Central Committee, said the racist disruption of Hayes’s call would have generated an immediate bipartisan denunciation in the time before Trump. “The Republican Party’s silence on this, it doesn’t send a very clear message,” Russell said. Romano said social media and technology are providing opportunities unavailable in face-to-face communication and campaigning. He called the Hayes incident “beyond the pale.” “That would never have happened in a real town hall,” he said.
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and will soon be doing mobile testing on weekends based on statewide need, Gianelli said. Meriden Health and Human Services Director Lea Crown said despite isolated cases in the public schools, the department is not seeing inschool spread. Contact tracing done by the department
has revealed that small social gatherings and household transmission are the leading causes. “As the weather gets colder and persons move more inside, the risk of possible transmission increases,” Crown said in an email. “Plus, persons are experiencing ‘COVID-fatigue’ and are becoming lax in mask-wearing consistency, especially when with non-household members.”
Rapid testing sites are also experiencing long delays for tests, according to notices on the website for DOCS Urgent Care in Southington, which has 17 locations statewide.
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to the same site on Nov. 11 for the SCC Championship. Those races will run at 1 and 2 p.m.
Representatives of both parties condemned this stealing and vandalism.
In Plainville, Democratic Town Committee chairperson Rebecca Martinez and Gayle Dennehy-Carrier, chair of the Republican Town Committee, signed off on a Letter to the Editor urging residents "to respect the right of community members to display political signs on their property."
Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, a Republican, echoed that sentiment. “We should be grateful for all candidates, even those who we may not be able to support,” she said. “I did have someone steal one of the signs on my lawn. It happened at my mother’s house in another town also. As I told her, maybe someone wanted it for their own lawn!”
“You can keep them closer to your house. It’s not going to totally solve the problem, but it can deter people from trespassing your property,” said Mullins. “We also suggest installing video surveillance to help us identify the individual responsible for the theft. Stay vigilant. If your neighbors see anything suspicious, they should call us and we will be happy to help out.”
“We were told that we can have 16 divers compete with officials there,” said Carbone. The swimming will be virtual, which is the format most teams are following this fall. There will be two division meets (Nov. 6 or Nov. 7) and a championship (Nov. 13 or 14). Carbone said the SCC will probably do 16 swimmers per event for the finals.
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“We want the swimmers and coaches to treat the divisions like a class meet and then have a State Open,” explained Carbone. “For the championship meet, we will try to get three or four pools. There will be schools without access to their pools, so we will work with them.”
“We know some Trump signs have gone missing,” said Kristin Campanelli, chairman of the Berlin Democratic Town Committee. “Our organization does not condone that kind of activity. We at the Berlin Democrats know that signs cost money, and it takes the work of many dedicated volunteers to put them out and we know that our col-
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