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Summer camp keeps kids active and involved By Everett Bishop Town Times
For seven weeks, the Middlefield Summer Camp hosts kids from kindergarten to eighth grade with various events and themes planned every day. Activities take place indoors and outdoors at Memorial Middle School, as well as off site for field trips.
Andrew Bankson, Wyatt Pedersen and Duncan Bates pose next to their projects at Durham Cemetery. Photos by Everett Bishop, Town Times.
Scouts spruce up cemetery By Everett Bishop Town Times
As part of their Eagle Scout projects, three local scouts combined forces to spruce up the Durham Cemetery and update resources available for the site. Andrew Bankson, Duncan Bates and Wyatt Pedersen say they were happy to contribute their time to improving the cemetery on Town House Road. “I wanted to do my project for the Durham Cemetery, because if you looked at this cemetery before all this was done, all you saw was a few gravestones, some of which were crumbling.” said Bankson, who built a new kiosk in front of the cemetery. “So we decided to make it nicer for the town.” “They did an amazing job,”
For instance, on Tuesday, July 30, campers competed in Game Show Day where they had a chance to play Jeopardy, Family Feud and American Ninja Warrior.
“I think it’s important that they have this opportunity,” said Malcolm. “We have an affordable program. It’s about $25 a day. That’s a pretty good deal compared to other places.” Campers are placed into different stations where they work on team-building skills, make arts and crafts and play different sports. “I love the sports games,” Malcolm said.
Middlefield Summer Camp began June 24 and runs through Aug. 9. Themes included Outer Space Day, Engineering According to Parks and Rec director Hannah Mal- Day and a two-day-long Olympic theme where colm, the camp sees “about 70 to 80 kids a day” campers competed for and they are separated in- awards. to three age groups: Some days, campers go kindergarten through secon field trips. ond, third through fifth and sixth through “I plan all the trips so it’s eighth. Campers show up fun to get the kids off as early as 8 a.m. and can stay as late as 5 p.m. See Camp, A16
The kiosk and fence constructed at the cemetery.
said Craig Czaja, Durham town sexton. “They’re trying to bring light to the history of Durham and make sure the founders are remembered.” In order to become an Eagle Scout, scouts must earn the
required merit badges, prove their leadership capability and complete an Eagle Scout Service Project. According to the National Eagle Scout Association, this project is “the toughest requirement in Scouting.” See Scouts, A16
Teams compete in a game of Family Feud. Everett Bishop, Town Times
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Our speaker on Aug. 24 is still to be determined.
On Aug. 3, chef and culinary teacher Jamie Roraback will talk about cooking from the garden.
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On Aug. 10, massage therapist and movement teacher Katy Forline will talk about healthy moving in the garden.
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On Aug. 17, naturalist and un-gardener Aubree Keurajian will talk about native plants and why they are so important to our health and well-being and the health and well-being of the places we call home.
The Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services presents Canvas and Cupcakes, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St.
No painting experience necessary. Youth ages 8 – 12 are invited to bake cupcakes and paint a simple image on canvas with step by step guidance. The fee is $15 per child. No painting experience necessary. Participants will learn basic brush strokes, texture, color blending and also basic baking skills. Register no later than Friday, Aug. 9 at dmyfs.org/registration.html. For more information, call 860-3490258.
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Schools Locals in college Boston University, Boston, Mass., has awarded Bonnie Daley a master’s degree in social work, and Erica Matos a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management. Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., has announced Eliza Romeyn as part of the class of 2019. Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, has named Meghan DeVille to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Curry College, Milton, Mass., has named Sarina McCoy to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, has named Cassidy Arnold, James Johansen, Charley Pietrzyk and Katherine Stevens to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Elon University, Elon, N.C., has awarded a bachelor’s degree in public health sciences to Anni Garvy. Also, Garvy was named to the president’s list for the spring semester.
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Goodwin College, E. Hartford, has named the following students to its president’s list for the spring semester: Jonathan Dalo, Luke LaRue, Sherrill Mallinson, Victoria Dicostanzo, Jeremiah Palmisano, Jaclyn Ochenkowski and Laura Santoro. Norwich University, Northfield, Vt., has named George Andrew and Naomi Rinaldo to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Also, Rinaldo was awarded a Middlesex Transition Academy Class of 2019 graduates. Pictured: Scott Rossignol, bachelor’s degree in political Director of Student Services and Special Education, RSD13; Kye Strothers; Brett Arnold; science. Sarah Bekasi; Michael Barkasy; Ann Mallin, MTA Program Coordinator; James O'Toole; Anthony Varrone; Joseph Stroneski; John Mellor; and Kathryn Veronesi, See Schools, A7 Superintendent of Schools, RSD13.
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Packed ashtrays, great chats Well, August is here By Bronwyn Commins
I first fell in love with Jarmusch after seeing Night on Earth many years ago. (You can now find that one at the library in Branford or Hamden.) Like Night on Earth, Coffee and Cigarettes is composed of brilliant vignettes reflecting on the absurd moments that form our lives. Movies like this are a celluloidbased collection of short stories: different characters tied together with a style
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His work in Night On Earth creates the most memorable scene in the movie.
There are so many gifted actors in this film, and like all good directors, Jarmusch holds onto his favorites. Bill Murray, for instance, had no idea while making this movie that he would be fighting zombies with his friend and colleague nearly 20 years later. Roberto Benigni is also a favorite for this director, and it’s easy to see why.
The story with Alfred Molina and Steve Coogan is at the top of my list, but you will find your favorite part of this movie. I know almost no one uses a flip phone any more, and I understand that smoking is banned in restaurants, but even the latter is not as significant as the marvelous See Commins, A9
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As I write this, August is poking its head around the corner, and as you read this it has already made an appearance. I feel the shorter days. And by the end of the month the tops of some of the trees will have turned color, and that really throws me into a tizzy. I think I’m also dealing with the throwback to my tadpole days, when I was dreading the first day of school. I always dreaded the first day of school. Hours of just sitting and behaving. Oh, I try to live in the moMy spirit had to fold itself in, ment. I really do. But I’m and follow rules, and not afraid I’m not very good at it. come out all that much to Well, I’m good in June and play. None of that was to my July, when the whole gloriliking. While other kids may ous season stretches before have gotten excited about us. But then comes Aunew school clothes and supgust, and even though some plies, my heart was steadily days have me believing that sinking. It meant the meter it is 303 degrees in the was ticking on my glorious shade, already I can feel summer days. summer starting to pull back But this year I want to do a little. better. I will try not to mourn I get up at 5 every morning, each passing day, but inand for weeks I have been stead revel in the moment. greeted by the sun staring at My son and his family are me through my open wincoming up from North Cardow. But not so much anyolina on Aug. 5, for more. It’s not complete three days, and that will take darkness yet, mind you, but the sting out of the passing it’s not complete brightness, of the days, for sure. either. It is an omen of things to come in the not- And then I will spend the too-distant future, when the rest of the month making sure I squeeze all the juiciworld outside my earlyness out of the days. I will morning window is as dark get to the beach, because I as coal. And now the sun sneaks out a bit earlier at the See Carr, A9 end of the day, too.
For me, the month always carries a mixed bag of emotions. Actually, not even that mixed. Come Aug. 1, I am already dreading the end of summer. People will remind me that September is such a lovely month, and still good for swimming. But we’re on the homestretch, and we all know it.
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Editor : I applaud the interest in pollinator strips of wildflowers, but are we attracting the few remaining bees and butterflies to kill them with adjacent herbicide- and pesticide-infested areas? There are many such poisoned fields in town — private lawns, school playing fields, farms, etc.
The whole reason pollinators have disappeared is chemical poisoning by those who want to see pretty green grass, big fruits and veggies, and tidy golf courses. We need to acknowledge the elephant in the living room — human use of plant and insect poisons. I challenge the town of Durham to outlaw any use of pesticides and herbicides! Sue McIntosh, MD Durham
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Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., has named Matthew Woznyk to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Roger Williams University awarded a bachelor’s degree in marine biology to Amelia Bianchi, and a bachelor’s degree in public health to Kelly Brennan. Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, Vt., has named Demery Coppola and Marissa Berry to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Also, Berry earned a bachelor’s degree summa cum laude in biochemistry. Sienna College, Loudonville, N.Y., has named Kyle Farrell to its president’s list for the spring semester. Simmons University, Boston, Mass., has awarded Meghan St. Amand a bachelor’s degree in science summa cum laude. Also, St. Amand was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
University of Hartford, W. Hartford, has named Holly Longobardi, Aleksander Marczuk and Dena Branciforte to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
Principal’s List: Cade Buckheit, Jake Woznyk, Justin Child, Benjamin Howell, Timothy Rinaldi, Liam Houchin, Logan Saks, Jason Salley, Ryan Solomon, Ryan Gerry, Joshua Lesniak, Giulio Giuffrida, Peter Schulten, Nico Kulpik, Andrew Liptak, Nathaniel Lowry, Benjamin Pitruzzello.
University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., has named James Peters, Victoria slight and Garrett Puchalski to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
Headmaster’s List: Owen Cordes, Michael Salley, Blake Courchesne, Justin Patenaude, Rohan Patel, Andrel Correa, Ryan Frier, Aidan Higgins.
Trinity College, Hartford, has named Natalie Charette to its faculty honors list for the spring semester.
University of New Hampshire has awarded a bachelor’s degree in political science to Patrick McCann, and School records a bachelor’s degree in psyThe Student Services and chology to Alexis Giacco. Special Education DepartUniversity of Rhode Isment of Regional School land, Kingston, R.I., has District 13 will destroy any named the following stuand all special education/ dents to its dean’s list for the 504 records of students who spring semester: Katelynn graduated or would have Branciforte, Jake Brunelle, graduated with the Class of Erin Hassmann, Sadie Leiler 2013. These records may be and Bailey Thayer. helpful or necessary for future referrals to Social Security and other state services. High school These records will be destroyed on Monday, Aug. 19. honors Xavier High School Headmaster’s and Principal’s List for 2018-2019 academic year for Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall.
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Annual Lyman sunflower maze celebrates ‘Sesame Street’ By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
MIDDLEFIELD — As Lyman Orchards’ annual sunflower maze gears up for opening day this Saturday, here’s four things to know for your visit.
1. The Theme Jean “Oma” Stierle DURHAM- Jean “Oma” (Lehner) Stierle, 83, of Durham, wife of the late Rudi Stierle, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at her home. She was born in Stamford, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Fischer) Lehner. Jean was an active parishioner of Notre Dame Church and a member of the Durham Seniors. Jean is survived her daughters, Helen Larkin and her husband Tim of Durham, Carol Stierle of VT; three grandchildren, Erin, Paige, and Shea Larkin. Her Funeral Liturgy was held at Notre Dame Church, Main St., Durham. Burial will be at the convenience of her family. There are no calling hours. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com.
In an effort to appeal to all ages, Lyman Orchards chose to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Sesame Street.” “We’ve got their logo and ‘50 years’ and within the maze, we’ll have a lot of information about ‘Sesame Street,’” said Executive Vice President John Lyman. “I think people will have a lot of fun ... adults who maybe grew up with ‘Sesame Street’ (and) their kids who are now watching it.”
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tract other creatures, including butterflies and yellow finches. “It’s a really nice, scenic tour through the sunflowers,” he said.
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Since its inception in 2007, one dollar of every ticket sold for the maze is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, a Because of the many pediatric hospital in Harttwists and turns in the let- ford. Last year, they ters, Lyman said this crossed the $100,000 mark year’s maze may be one of in total donations. the most difficult yet. The sunflowers at Lyman Orchards. “We’re hoping to continue Last year’s maze was in that tradition and keep collaboration with the growing it every year and Beardsley Zoo in Bridgebe able to contribute more port and featured a tiger’s to the great work they’re head. doing at Connecticut Children’s,” Lyman said. The maze will have checkpoints with fun facts about ‘Sesame Street’ and its history.
2. The Flowers
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The sunflower maze at Lyman Orchards celebrates 50 years of “Sesame Street” this year. The maze opens this weekend. Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal
Around 350,000 sunflowers line the 2.5 acre maze, in varying colors of yellow, orange and red. The maze opened a week later than usual due to delays in seeding, but Lyman said the flowers will be in full bloom around midAugust. Lyman said because the variety of sunflower used is “ornamental,” they won’t produce pollen and won’t attract bees to guests. The flowers do at-
Last year’s maze generated $13,565 for the medical center.
4. The hours The maze is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening day is Saturday and the maze will be open through the month of August. It is situated across from pick-your-own blueberrries, at 50 South St. The corn maze at the orchards opens in September.
John Lyman takes Record-Journal Web Content Producer Bailey Wright on a tour of this year's sunflower maze.
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Lawn games Stop by the library and check out a lawn game. Choose from bocce, cornhole, croquet, curling, Kan Jam, ladder toss, ring toss or Scoop Ball. Games circulate for 2 weeks. Ancestry Library Edition You can now access Ancestry Library Edition at the Levi E. Coe Library. Simply sign in to one of our public computers. This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation.
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Join us Saturday, Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. for Genealogist Edwin Strickland’s program on exploring the resources at Ancestry.com. Call 860-3493857 or stop by the library to register. This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation. Board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Meet Jerry Roberts, author of The Connecticut River from the Air: An Intimate Perspective of New England’s Historic Waterway. Call 860-349-3857 or stop by the library to register. Calligraphy Class Join us for a six-week Calligraphy class with Jean Little beginning Tuesday, Septem-
we can sit outside. I will sit on my back step at night and watch the fireflies. I will treasure the flowers and the greenery and the butterflies flitting about. So there will be no regrets when Lady Summer has receded. I’ll be all in, instead of mourning lost days.
ber 17, 6 to 8 p.m. (No class on Oct. 1). Ages 12 and up. Registration required. Call 860-349-3857 or stop by the library to register.
Durham Public Library Programs for kids:
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conversations of which you will be a part while watching. I hope experiencing this movie will spark some interesting conversations for you as well. Some of you may know that I have a Facebook page set up for these
Coffee and cigarettes: not a healthy lunch, but an unforgettable movie.
Slime Saturday. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2 p.m. Make some slime. Grades K & up. Registration required. Programs for adults: Book Lovers’ Circle. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m. “American War” by El Akkad. All are welcome. Movie Matinees. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Visit durhamlibrary.org for the list of movies.
Nope, I am turning over a new leaf. And when M’Lady skips away this year, we will part friends. I won’t be hanging on to her for dear life. Well, that’s the plan anyway. And if I can pull it off, you won’t have to be subjected to another tirade come next August. Wish me luck!
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Seniors Middlefield Community Center Middlefield & Durham Senior Bus: Note that 48 hours notice is required for medical trips. Call Middletown Area Transit at 860346-0212, press 2. Medicare Boot Camp: Don’t let signing up for Medicare scare you. Register for the Medicare Boot Camp on Tuesday, Sept 17. Registration being accepted now. Call 860-349-7121 Food Bank: The Food Bank running very low and is in need of tuna, peanut butter, jelly, laundry and dish detergent, past and rice sides, gluten free items, personal care items, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, baggies and paper products.
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Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, and St. Colman Church, 170 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860349-3058. Mass schedule: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. at Notre Dame; Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at St. Colman; Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Notre Dame.
Sunday service at 11 a.m., Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Women’s Bible study meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m. United Churches of Durham 228 Main Street, 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 9:30 a.m. from July 7 through Sept. 1, and 10 a.m. the rest of the year. The church is a combined UCC and Methodist congregation. Sunday School for children will resume in the fall. Victory Christian 191 Meriden Road, Middlefield, 860-346-6771. Sunday services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Thursday 7 p.m.
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EDC ‘Cash Mob’ effort kicks off this weekend The idea: Are you familiar with Cash Mobs? It’s okay if you aren’t: A cash mob is a group of people (a community) who assemble at a local business(es) to make purchases. The purpose of these mobs is to support both the local businesses and the overall community. Cash Mobs bring an immediate economic impact to a locally-owned business with long-term positive effects. Basically, we want to keep our dollars in Durham! The details: Since we do not want to single out individual businesses, we’ve come up with business categories. We encourage the community to visit businesses in the corresponding categories on specific dates. There may be some businesses that fit into multiple categories. Visit
them on one or all of those dates. There are no set hours, just the business’s usual hours of operation. There are no strict guidelines. We are simply encouraging you, the community, to get out and visit our small businesses!
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WALLINGFORD — A change in state law has prompted area supermarkets to eliminate plastic bags at checkout beginning this week.
use of plastic bags at supermarkets. The bill requires stores to charge 10 cents for each single use bag, beginning Aug. 1. The sale of single use bags will be completely banned by June 2021.
As of Thursday, Stop & Shop customers no longer receive plastic bags at checkout. Customers will have the opportunity to use paper bags, which will eventually be phased out as well.
Jennifer Brogan, director of external communications and community relations, said the supermarket chain is getting ahead of the legislation by changing its policy prior to the deadline. The change was initiated after feedback from customers.
The change follows a new state law to eliminate the
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For the next week, a store employee will be available to explain the change and show customers the variety of reusable bags available for purchase. Gloria Hubbard visited the Stop & Shop at 930 N. Colony Rd. Monday
and browsed through a selection of reusable bags on display. Hubbard has been using reusable bags for the past three years. “It’s a good change. I love it,” Hubbard said. “Everybody should get on board and help save the environment.” See Plastic, A12
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Concert series Durham Summer Concerts are held Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Durham Fairgrounds. Nitefall will perform Aug. 15. Food trucks and children’s games are part of the fun.
Golf outing The Knights of Columbus Council 12289 will host a golf outing Saturday, Sept. 21 at Quarry Ridge GC, 9 Rose Hill Road, Portland. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. with a scramble start at 1 followed by dinner in the QR Clubhouse. The fee is $125 per golfer ($500 for a foursome.) To sign up, contact Lou Battipaglia at 860-402-0848 or Dave Laducer at 860-3433273.
Kindness Rocks The Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford invites the public to get creative and bring someone a bit of happiness at its Kindness Rocks event on Sunday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum, located at 248 Old Whitfield St., will supply
assorted small rocks, acrylic paints, and brushes for visitors to craft painted rocks. Once dry, they can spread kindness by placing their rocks somewhere on the museum grounds (or any place that’s special to them) for a stranger to find. This activity is included with $6 admission to the 1639 Whitfield House, Visitor Center, and Education Building. The activity is free for children age 12 and younger, and $5 for seniors, age 60-plus.
Hope, support groups Hope and Support Groups provide a safe and confidential space for parents, guardians and all others dealing with a loved one’s disease of substance abuse or addiction. The group is led by two trained facilitators, a licensed professional and a para-professional with lived experience. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield.
Andrew Sanchez, of Wallingford, packs groceries into his pickup after shopping at Stop & Shop in Wallingford Monday. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Addressing myths about property division in divorce By Lisa J. Cappalli
age of the spouses, and Myths about the division of the cause for property in a divorce in Con- the divorce necticut abound. These ofare just a ten result in unrealistic exfew. Applypectations which can lead to ing those unnecessary expense, delay factors may and hard feelings. Let’s deoften result Cappalli bunk three of the most com- in a 50-50 mon myths. split, but it isn’t automatic. Myth #1: Property must be Myth #2: Individually owned divided equally between diproperty doesn’t count and vorcing spouses. title determines division. There is no 50-50 rule. InIt doesn’t matter whether stead, the law requires an equitable distribution of the one spouse holds title or whether they hold it jointly spouses’ property. Said anwith each other, or even with other way, the judge must others. Almost all property divide the property fairly. in which a spouse has an inThe law has a list of factors for a judge to consider in de- terest can be granted to one spouse or the other to acciding what is fair in each case. Length of the marriage, complish a fair result. So, for
example, a bank account in the name of one spouse can be ordered transferred to the other spouse or, as commonly happens, full ownership of the jointly-owned marital home can be ordered transferred to one spouse. Where title to an asset cannot be transferred because of its nature, such as a partnership interest or executive compensation account, its value will still be considered. Then other property, like a bank account, may be awarded to the other spouse so that there is a fair overall result.
ment assets are property subject to fair division between divorcing spouses. There are specific mechanisms for transferring IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, and most other retirement accounts between divorcing spouses without incurring any tax or other penalty. There are myriad ways to take nonqualified assets into account to assure an overall property division that is fair to both spouses.
Understanding property division truths rather than myths is crucial for any person who is in a divorce or Myth #3: Retirement accounts contemplating a divorce. An don’t count. experienced divorce lawyer can help you understand Whether or not vested, or in how the law on property dipay status, or qualified for vision would apply to your income tax purposes, retire- particular situation.
Lisa J. Cappalli is Counsel at the law firm of Freed Marcroft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisa@freedmarcroft.com or 203-271-3888. This column should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion by RJ Media Group, Lisa J. Cappalli or Freed Marcroft, LLC on any specific facts or circumstances. The content is intended for general information only and you are urged to consult an attorney to advise you personally concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.
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Allow me to take a trip down Memory River By Mike Roberts
“Who wants to go fishing?” With that question, we would all answer, “ME!” as if we were one kid, and we would pile into the family Model A Ford (remember them?) and off we would go for at least a half of a day fishing with our father. We had none of the modern equipment available to young fishermen today. Our fishing poles were remnants of old fishing poles that had long gone past their use for an adult fisherman. Or our fishing rod might be a branch cut from a local bush or even an old broom handle, but to us they were all the equipment we needed to get in some fishing time.
None of them had reels like you see on the fishing rods today. The fishing line was wrapped Roberts around the tip of whatever we called a fishing rod and we would have to unwind it to get our bait out into the water. These fishing trips with our father were among the finest times in my childhood memory. It was time to relax with Dad and even have a man-to-man talk with him if the opportunity arose. As we grew older we branched out and began
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Just above that was a favorite spot of some of the elder anOur next stop would be glers in the area, “Charlie’s the rock at “Sucker’s AlRock.” I see that some of the Back in those days (the ley.” This is an oblong rock area around Charlie’s Rock 1940s and early 50s) the that protrudes into the Quin- is now posted “No Trespassbridge still got some traffic. Cars would go over it one at nipiac River on the curve be- ing” and this is because of some uncaring people (they a time while we kids kept on fore the three homes that abut the river. Back then, as are not sportsmen) who eifishing. I caught my first young fishermen, any fish ther left it a mess or did trout ever — a small brook was worthy of our endeavors some other wrongful things. trout — while fishing from and we would catch some Red Bridge with a bamboo Back then, we also used really huge suckers off of cane pole. what is now the Q-Gorge that rock. Trail to traverse the river’s We had so many hot fishing spots on the Quinnipiac Riv- Thus the name, Sucker’s Al- shoreline. At that time it still ley. harbored the remains of the er. Where the grassy Meriden Lions Club Park is now I still call it that. It was there old railroad tracks that once located once was a cove that that I saw my first-ever trout saw train traffic along the river. Opposite where the three homes are located on the river was a spot cut out over the ages by the river that we called “The Beach.” It was very sandy there and on some of the hot ...serving Durham, Middlefield & Rockfall days of summer we Joy Boone, Advertising would wade out into the river to cool off while we were fishing. These past years it is one of the spots stocked by Pete Picone and the QRWA.
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Hah! You just know that as kids we had to test ourselves by trying to cross the river on those cables. I have lost count of the times we failed See Roberts, A15
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As I write this column, the thought comes to me: Whatever happened to all of the kids when it comes to getting some fishing time, especially with a parent or guardian? Back then, freedom was more than just a word, especially for kids. Today, the newscasts tell of children disappearing, some never to be seen again, making parents fearful for the safety of the kids.
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“My mentor recommended that the cemetery was something that the town needed help with,” Bates said. He explained that his project included creating a website and a QR code (a type of barcode), that attached to Bankson’s
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“We’re hoping that people just appreciate the cemetery more because I know I drive by here a lot and I don’t even realize (it’s there),” said Pedersen, who cleared away brush that had covered the front of the cemetery. He also constructed a new fence. “Hopefully with the new fence and everything people will start to visit it more,” he said.
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