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Friday, September 13, 2019
‘Cash mob’ comes to farmers market By Everett Bishop Town Times
Warnick’s book will be the focus of this fall’s “One Book, One Durham” program which encourages residents to read Warnick’s work and take part in different community events hosted by the library.
Last week, Durham’s Weekend Warrior Cash Mob took to the town’s farmers market to help bolster local business.
Tribute rises in honor of fair’s 100th anniversary By Everett Bishop Town Times
The Everlasting Tribute is a patio that will be constructed around three flagpoles adjacent to the needlework building. The flagpoles will fly the U.S., state and fair flags. A fundraiser for the project gave interested donors a chance to purchase
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Commemorative bricks will be laid at the site of the tribute. Others will include the names of donors, their families and loved ones.
a personalized brick for the patio. According to Karen Conway, first vice president of the fair association, the tribute “provides permanence to the event.”
“The donations we’ve received from the entities supporting this project are a critical aspect of this whole thing,” she said. See Tribute, A12
“It was a combined effort of our regular customers, beautiful weather, the local Weekend Warriors and the Lobster Tails food truck,” he said. “I had a few people stop by the market booth and say they were a local Weekend Warrior.”
“Building community and building your local economy … this book addressed many things I heard percolating in different areas in the community,” Michaud said.
Michaud and the EDC hope that Weekend WarThe Weekend Warrior cash rior cash mobs will keep mobs were orchestrated by more money in the local the town’s Economic Deeconomy. Kim McNally, velopment Commission assistant director of after Christine Michaud, Durham Public Library, director of the Durham said “$68 stays in the comPublic Library, shared the munity out of every $100 idea with Janet Morganti spent locally.” of the EDC and First Selectwoman Laura Francis. Morganti said she expected to continue the initiaMichaud got the idea after tive next year as well. reading “This is Where You “We’ve gotten some good Belong” by Melody Warnick, a guide which details feedback, like on the first weekend which was gift how to build a greater sense of community where you live. See Mob, A12
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A schedule of these events can be found on the library website.
General: $10 • Seniors (65+): $8 • Children 12 & under: Free Spectator parking will be on Klingberg Family Center’s campus
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Flagpoles have been positioned and the area cleared for patio construction at the Everlasting Tribute. Photos by Everett Bishop, Town Times
The market had “a very good crowd” according to the market master, Jon Scagnelli.
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Local specialist gets new insight into drug prevention Dena Miccinello, prevention coordinator for Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition, has some new preventative measures for substance abuse concerns to implement in the community.
“memorable” for her was a workshop titled “High in Plain Sight,” presented by a police officer, Jermaine Galloway. The workshop detailed the ways drugs and drug paraphernalia may go undetected, disguised by the ordinary.
“One product that he spoke about was a baseball hat Workshops at the conference with a hidden compartment included classes on the con- inside. To the naked eye you nection between prevention would never know that this and law enforcement, reduc- certain hat had a secret drug ing access to tobacco and compartment in it, and that nicotine for minors and is what the company wants, strategies to promote comthey do not even say there is munity-based prevention ef- a compartment on any adforts in tackling opioid vertising. You just have to abuse. know,” she said. “This session was very eye-opening Miccinello said that one of because it will help remind the workshops that was most me to always have an eye
“DMLWC works very hard to keep up with current drug trends and best practices in According to Betsy Dean, the area of prevention and executive director for training and the NPN conDMYFS, this type of educaference provides this plattion is part of what the coali- form,” she said. tion is trying to accomplish. out for new and improved products.”
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Miccinello recently attended the National Prevention Network Conference, an educational gathering for professionals held annually since 1988. This year the program was held in Chicago, with the goal of highlighting “the latest research in the substance use prevention field.” according to the conference’s website.
“Trends in substance use are ever changing and at NPN I learned about many new and upcoming substances,” Miccinello said. “This will ensure that Durham Middlefield Youth & Family services and Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition work will stay up to date.”
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I need more direction in my life My GPS, Sadie, and I are “on the outs.” I gave her a name because I felt like she was a friend. I would go so far as to say that we were BFFs. I was so grateful to her for always getting me where I wanted to go, and she had such a nice voice. Really, her soothing voice almost made me want to meet her for a cup of tea. I did realize that was unlikely, however.
Ed Bailey is looking toward When was the last time the future of Middlefield. your property tax bill went down? If you are a MiddleHe has looked to our fufield resident, it was in Juture by investing in the ly! town’s Capital Fund. This will ensure financing for First Selectman Ed Bailey all town buildings, includ- is the one to thank. Ed Baiing the Community Center ley has worked to elimiand the firehouse. nate waste in town government and to make MiddleYou may have heard the field run efficiently. term, “The Future is Now.” Well, that describes what What a great difference Ed Ed Bailey is doing: putting Bailey has made for us. Remoney aside to pay for fu- ducing each property tax ture needs. That is what bill by 6 percent is truly a leadership and progressive great accomplishment! thinking is all about. Thank you First Selectman Ed Bailey. I want my tax Thank you First Selectman dollars spent wisely, so Ed Ed Bailey for taking care of Bailey has my vote for reour present and our future! election. You have my vote. Charles Zieminski, Vanessa Schmaltz, Rockfall Middlefield
But for no reason that I can think of, the dear girl has turned on me. Gone rogue. I don’t know what set her off. It’s not like we had a tiff or anything. Maybe she’s just bored. Or maybe she is not of sound mind.
Let me give you an example of her bad behavior. Recently I was driving for the first time to a friend’s house in North Madison. So, of course, I was counting on See Carr, A9
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‘The Invisible Man’ still stands out By Bronwyn Commins
Earlier this summer, when I headed over to the Levi E. Coe library for Free Coffee Thursday, I found one of my favorite movies from childhood, The Invisible Man with Claude Rains.
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Clean up eyesore Editor : To the officials of the Town of Durham: I have lived in Durham for 80 years, and now every time I drive up Main Street and look at our nice firehouse – with those two old houses next to it – I am disgusted. Those two old houses are dilapidated, with vines and bushes growing all up and down them, and it is a blight on our Main Street. If you can’t take the houses down – for some unknown reason – then at least get the town crew in there and cut the stuff overtaking them. Is this too much to ask? Irene Curtis Roberts, Durham
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for doing so. So vaping will become illegal, but marijuana will be sold at the local store.
Editor : Durham has a unique opportunity to lead Connecticut into a healthy future by banning herbicides and pesticides. The Shadle Farm, Starlight Gardens and others have long proved the value of caring land stewardship and nourishing food.
As far as teenage vaping goes, there should be a law against it.
Why doesn't the state just pass two or three laws informing people what they actually can do legally, like After all, look how well that work 60 hours a week and has worked for other drugs such as heroin and cocaine. remain poor, pay 60 percent of your paycheck to the the Pass a new law. Problem state, and a dime in tax for a solved. Everyone knows everyone obeys the laws, right? plastic bag? Soon, marijuana will be legal That's all. Just tell us the three things that are still lein Connecticut, and for 100 years we've been fining peo- gal to do. ple and throwing them in jail Mark J. Czaja, for that. Now, the state will Middletown become the drug dealer, and gain lots of money in taxes
Shifting from toxic agricultural farm and land care isn’t that hard and would accomplish major improvements: health, species preservation, cleaner well water, natural beauty. The selectman candidate who can emphasize a townwide organic strategy gets my vote. Kathy Schwanfelder, Durham
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Obituaries Rosemary Zieroth DURHAMRosemary Zieroth, Durham, CT, passed away Friday, September 6th, 2019 at the Regency House in Wallingford. Somewhere, on the other side there is a leather recliner, the Sunday NY Times crossword puzzle, a steaming cup of coffee sitting in front of a large picture window filled with plants, blue glass and crystals. Of course, it is a perfect day, the rain gently and rhythmically dances down the glass while a light cool breeze passes over the top of the newspaper lifting just the edge. An amazing woman has taken up residency here, she is free of all pain, confusion and despair. She sits and smiles widely as the view is now crystal clear as she watches her beloved children. Her eldest, innovative and clever Cynthia Fisk with her husband Scottie and her son Cody. Then her first son, the resourceful John Davenport, his wife Linda and their three boys Rory, Marc and Shane. She throws her head back in a fit of laughter as she watches her forever comedian, joker and talented son David with his beautiful wife Violet and their children Christopher and Timmy.
She folds the paper and shakes her head lovingly as she watches her bright, ‘favorite son’ Scot with his graceful wife Anna and their children Theo and Sophia. Then she leans back and proudly folds her arms across her chest as she watches her compassionate, insightful baby boy, her care taker and fierce advocate Joe with his lovely wife Lisa and their children Ashley and Joey. She lifts her chin with great satisfaction, and nods knowing she did well. She sips her coffee as she watches Frank Behrens, her companion for the last several years, and gives him a nod of thanks for the good times. She stretches her legs crossing them at the ankles and watches the movie of her life, it is filled with great memories
of her home often filled with those in need, of road trips halfway across the country to see her children and grandchildren. It is abundant with accomplishments. She was a fierce advocate for women, amazing poet, writer and wordsmith. An editor, a technical writer and amateur photographer. She rises easy out of the recliner stretches and turns her head toward the sound of her dad’s blacksmith shop in the distance. She places a large floppy hat upon her head and tips it towards the direction of all her beloved and silently reminds them all she is forever with them. As her skirt spins, she heads down the hill to join her sisters Grace and Frieda with a little skip in her step. The family would like to send a special message of gratitude and love to the Angels at Regency House Star Unit for their compassion, love and unwavering dedication to Rosemary’s care. In lieu of flowers donations are requested for Alzheimer’s Association (https://alz. org). w w w . wallingfordfh. com
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DURHAMAnn B. Burtt, age 81, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 26, 1938 to Wilfred and Rose Beloin of New Britain. Ann joins her loving husband, James Burtt, Sr. and her devoted son, James Jr. who have predeceased her. Ann is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Lori Thody and husband Ron, their daughter, Amanda Surowaniec and husband Pawel, great grand children Luke and Emma; and their son, Daniel Thody and wife Allison; Jim Jr’s. wife, Lisa Burtt and daughter Kristen. Another daughter, Janet Wickham and husband Louis and their daughters, Stephanie Konefal and husband Jeff, a great granddaughter Phoebe, Caitlin Tyc and husband Steve and Allyson Wickham; a brother Wilfred Beloin and wife Andrea; a
cut residents to help offset winter heating costs. Contact Susan D’Orvilliers to schedule an appointment, 860349-712. Renter’s Rebate: Last day for Renter’s Rebate is Sunday, Sept.15. Contact Christine Barta, Middlefield Tax Assessor, to make an appointment, 860-349-7111. Book Club: The Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., at the See Seniors, A12
sister, Eileen Weksner; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ann lived life to the fullest and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid crocheter and would donate hats, blankets and booties to NICU units at the hospital. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Weiss Comfort Care Unit @ Middlesex Hospital, 28 Crescent St. Middletown, CT 06457.
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Sunday worship service – 10 a.m.; Sunday School – 11 a.m. 860-632-1406. Notre Dame/ St. Colman 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. Rock of Refuge Church 350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor, 860-704-0477. A nondenominational Christian/ Pentecostal Church. See Faith, A17
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Parks passport plan is working Now that the summer vacation season is just about over, it makes sense to note that the state’s Passport to Parks program appears to be a big success. Attendance at state beaches and parks has been up by around 10 percent this year over last year, just as 2018 was up around 10 percent over 2017. This is due in large part to the two-year-old program, which provides free admittance to state parks for vehicles with Connecticut license plates.
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Before the Passport to Parks program, people paid $13 for one visit to a location such as Hammonasset Beach State Park. Now they can make unlimited visits to state parks for free — covered by an extra $10 they paid for their car registration. Also, parking fees for outof-state cars have been increased. The $10 fee on car registrations is expected to generate around $16 million annually, most of which goes to covering the cost of seasonal workers and operational expenses — costs that in recent years had led to park closings and reduced hours of operation due to layoffs, making the parks less attractive during the state’s recurring budget crises. Some of the money also goes to certain environmental purposes. So far, the Passport to Parks program looks like a resounding success. Let’s hope the state leadership can resist the urge to use that $16 million for other purposes.
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Sadie to work her magic and get me there in a reasonable amount of time. But there was no magic that day. Oh no! She was downright rude. First off, she told me, in no uncertain terms, to turn left out of my driveway. But that would have taken me into the center of Durham, certainly not to North Madison. I figured she had just gotten up from a nap and was still groggy and not on her toes, so I quickly forgave her and turned right. Let me tell you, that girl wakes up grouchy! She kept trying to get me to turn around and head into the center of town. Maybe she was planning on meeting up with someone there. For a cup of tea. She seemed awfully determined. Well, things did not get any better. In fact, they deteriorated. I did know the first road I needed to turn onto, so I ignored her rantings and ravings, hoping she would get her act together. And soon, because I needed to know what my next turn would be. But she was still in a foul mood. She actually yelled at me! She kept telling me to turn onto a road that did not even exist. No can do, Sadie! And
she was most persistent. Turn right, turn right, turn right! I could do no such thing, unless I intended to drive into someone’s living room, and that just did not seem like a very good idea. Well, the ‘ol girl had a lot of fun with me that day. She had me going around and around in circles, and I was not one inch closer to my friend’s house. I finally had to call and get directions. Sadie, we are not going out for that cup of tea, even if we could. I am a bit miffed. Unfortunately, this seems to be developing into a pattern. I
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I think the reason I loved this as a young person was the consideration of infinite possibilities, both good and bad. My imagination filled in the gaps of what are now considered primitive special effects. When I was teaching, I used to read portions of “To See the Invisible Man” by Robert Silverberg, and although it describes a symbolic invisibility, the questions are the same: what would life be like if others couldn’t see you (or pretended they couldn’t).
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guess she thought it was so much fun to mess with me, and now she figures she has a new pastime. Because the other day she repeated her bad behavior. She kept telling me to go right when I knew I needed to go left. Bad Sadie! I don’t think she should expect anything for Christmas. I’m pretty sure Santa’s going to put her on the naughty list.
So if you see me driving aimlessly around, looking lost (because I am), you’ll know why. And if you hear a loud voice through my open window, that would be Sadie yelling at me. I think that girl needs a good night’s sleep.
It took me a while to identify Gloria Stuart, whom I knew mostly from her appearance in Titanic over 60 years later, and I only understood what Claude Reins really looked like from taking a Hitchcock class five years ago. Although we see his face at the end of the movie, it’s very brief. The director, James Whale, was known for classic horror films, and if you love them as much as I do, you should try to see the biographical Gods and Monsters with Brendan Fraser. Then check out the Wells’ book. You’ll see (pardon the pun), that being invisible is not as easy as you think.
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“It’s a part of a store’s sales tax return, reported later to the state,” he said in an email. But the department has been impressed with the business community’s engagement. “These stakeholders have played a particularly constructive role in bringing questions to DRS on various facets of implementation of the plastic bag fee, which have informed agency guidance to taxpayers,” Polites said. DRS Commissioner Scott Jackson was not available for comment.
Jim Martin, a spokesperson for Big Y, said customers have adjusted to the change relatively well and are opting for reusable bags. “The change is pretty seamless now,” Martin said. “A few forget their reusable bag and buy paper bags but we’re seeing less and less of them.” Meriden resident Norma Barillaro said she made the transition without much difficulty. “It really hasn’t affected my shopping much except when I forget to bring my bags,” Barillaro said. “Now I leave them in the car.” Marie Krantz, who visited the Big Y last week with her family, said while she understands that the change will be good for the environment, it can present challenges. “If you have kids it gets hard because you have to get your kids ready and then remember your bags,” Krantz said. Martin said Big Y realizes that “paper is not the answer either” when it comes to reducing the impact on the environment and is encouraging the purchase of reusable bags. Customers can choose from a variety of reusable bag options such as standard and insulated, themed bags, sports designs and advocacy bags. “We’ve sold about a year's worth of reusable bags in about a month,” Martin said. jroman@record-journal.com 203-317-2420 Twitter: @JenieceRoman
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WOODS ‘N’ WATER: Bowhunting season is here Wow, here we are in September already. Labor Day is just a memory, fall is on the horizon and deer hunters have been sharpening up their skills in anticipation of another deer season.
ing. Thankfully, we are seeing many more women in the outdoors and this is a good thing.
All this said, Roberts the archery In Connecticut, we have an season for overabundance of whitewhitetailed deer can be an tailed deer and our DEEP exciting time. For one thing, Wildlife Division has done the deer you harvest have to its utmost to bring down the be up close and personal numbers. when you take a shot. This means that you will probably Yes, I know there are some animal activists who strongly see more deer when bowhunting, even when they oppose deer hunting, but do not offer you a chance to from where I sit they really put a tag on them. don’t have a clue on what wildlife management is all Over the years, I have used about. the bowhunting season to Take into consideration that, give me a chance to get out left unhampered by hunting, in our great outdoors. It is also a great time to scout an a deer population can just area for deer for the upcomabout double in size every ing firearms and black powyear. Do the math and also der (muzzleloader) seasons. include deer/vehicle inciThis time in the woods as a dents that cost millions of bowhunter had paid off very dollars every year, plus the well for me over the years. tragic loss of over 200 human lives. Granted, I did not fill my bow tags every season, but Get the picture? then some years were better In Connecticut, we have a than others. I do have to advaried deer season. The first mit, though, that archery ones to get a chance of putting some venison in the freezer will be the bowhunters. Connecticut bowhunters are also allowed to use crossbows during the archery season. In some states, like New York, this has been a matter of controversy. New York has a bowhunting organization strongly opposed to the use of crossbows during the archery season, and so far it’s been successful in this endeavor. I dropped my membership in that organization because of its opposition to crossbows during the archery season.
movement in the brush in back of me. I almost fell out of the treestand when I saw that the movement was an eight–point buck.
I have always used ladder stands and usually put them in place before the arrival of the archery season. This usually works well if you have private land hunting permits because the landowner also knows who is on their land.
It was heading on a path that would take him away from me, so I gave a couple of grunts on a buck call and danged if the buck didn’t
turn and start to come right at me. Maybe you have to be a deer hunter to know that you did something right to call in an eight-point buck, I don’t really know, but I do know that that buck had to be deaf not to hear my heart poundSee Roberts, A17
My very first archery permit on private land was availed to me on a farm in Colchester. The owners treated me like family and I was allowed to do anything I wanted as long as it was legal. This was before ladder stands, and even tree climbers were just coming into their own. I found a tree along a swamp that looked like a deer area, so I built a wooden stand in the crotch of the tree. It was my very first attempt and it was a bit amateurish in design, but I spent a couple of archery deer seasons on it. Back then, bow season began in October and I was in the stand one cool October morning when I saw some
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We, as sportsmen/hunters, should be welcoming newcomers to our outdoor world instead of chasing them away. Look around you and tell me how many youngsters you see when you are in the outdoors hunt-
seasons here in Connecticut and in a couple of other states have left me with some of my finest outdoor memories.
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“If you’re interested in history, if you’re looking for a nice thing to do with your family or date nights...it’s a nice place to go,” said Jerry Milne, a museum volunteer and co-creator of the escape room adventure.
ums in the world. It has been open to visitors for decades and began offering TERRYVILLE — Connecticut escape room adventures a is home to the Lock Musefew years ago. um of America, one of just two expansive lock muse-
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Lock Museum of America volunteer Jerry Milne shows off a Ben & Jerry's ice cream lock.
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There are also several items from the Parker Whipple & Co. in Meriden on display. 4.Hours The Lock Museum of America, 230 Main St., Terryville, is open May 1 through October 31, Tuesday through Friday, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The museum can be open for a weekend visit by appointment. Admission is $4. To explore the escape room, reserve a timeslot online at lockmuseumadventure.org. The escape room is volunteer-run and usually available for groups at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, through October. Admission is $23 per adult and $15 per child, 12 to 17 years of age. All proceeds go back to the museum. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright
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Renters rebate Applications for the Renter’s Program are being accepted in the Assessor’s Office, 393 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, until Sunday, Sept. 15. Applicants must be 65 years of age by Dec. 31, 2018. If disabled and receiving state disability payments, there is no age requirement. For more information, contact the Assessor’s Office at 860349-7111.
All eyes at the Middlesex County Historical Society’s 34th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market will gravitate to this year’s featured car, a 1966 Ford Mustang retractable hardtop designed and built by chief Ford engineer Ben J. Smith. The Mustang will motor to the show located at Palmer Field adjacent to Washington Street, Route 66 in Middletown on Sunday, Oct. 6. Car registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Judging starts at
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The garden working group will supply drinks, and everyone is welcome to bring a sandwich—or not—and listen to our fascinating local speakers. These programs are free, open to all and should last about an hour. All programs will be held rain or shine; in the garden if it’s not raining and in the adjacent Middlefield Community Center if it is.
Call Sue VanDerzee at 860349-0777 for further information.
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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. The fee is $125 per golfer. To sign
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The Durham-Middlefield Giving Garden is bursting with produce and pollinator-friendly flowers. To encourage visitors, we are hosting speakers at the garden every Saturday through Sept. 14 at noon.
On Sept. 14, Dave King, of the Old Saybrook version of the Giving Garden, will present a program on composting.
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As the Coginchaug Area Transition Giving Garden working group moves forward with the Durham-Middlefield Giving Garden at the Middlefield Community Center, all are invited to come to every-other-month open meetings to chart the way forward into more exciting programs leading to sustainability in our communities. For more information, contact Carol Bufithis at 860-2098497, Joanne Nytch at 860682-5375 or Nancy Winship Poole at 860-539-1466.
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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.
At that time in my bowhunting career, recurve bows were the vogue and I was using a Fred Bear Bushmaster. I had my arrow nocked and was shaking at the knees as the big buck kept coming on the path that would bring it into my shooting range of about 20 yards.
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.
The buck never knew I was there, and as he stepped into my shooting lane I let the arrow fly. I had already envisioned the deer liver in my frying pan smothered in onions even before I took the shot. Hah! To this day, I do not know how I missed that big buck, but the memory of it taking off unscathed by the arrow that I pulled out of the earth after its departure will be with me forever.
And to me, that is what hunting is all about: memories, both successful and some that were not.
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State land hunters will be allowed to start their bowhunting on Monday, Sept. 16. (There is NO bowhunting allowed on state land on Sundays.)
This year, there will be two opening days for bowhunting. Private land bowhunters will be allowed to hunt starting Sunday, Sept. 15. (Sunday hunting is allowed ONLY on private land with owner permission.) Private land bowhunters are allowed four deer, two either sex and two antlerless.
Again, the bag limit is four, two either sex and two antlerless. Hunting is allowed one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. See ya’ and God Bless America and watch over our troops wherever they may be serving to protect the freedoms we enjoy. Freedom is not free!
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United Churches of Durham 228 Main Street, 860-3493683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m.
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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.
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