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Volume 27, Number 6

Selectmen form Equity, Diversity & Inclusion panel

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gious creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, status as a veteran, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial and marital status, pregnancy, or physical and mental disability,” the committee's preamble reads.

The Durham Board of Selectmen voted last week to create a town Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee, which will consist of five members, is tasked with organizing and supporting events, programs, and opportunities to promote and encourage diversity and inclusion.

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The panel will report to the Board of Selectmen at least biannually and will make recommendations to the town as necessary.

The panel will work in conjunction with any diversity committees that Regional School District 13 might form. The Durham selectmen approved the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee at its Monday, Jan. 25 meeting. “The Committee shall identify programmatic, community, and legislative practices with regard to race, color, ethnicity, reli-

“I think it’s a great thing that we do this,” Selectman John Szewczyk said. “It’s probably long overdue … I heard from a few people, but one person wants to be on it specifically so I think we need to start trying to find individuals who have an interest and want to serve ...” The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to appoint committee members during its Feb. 8 meeting.

Governing body drops sport-by-sport ‘risk’ categories By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff

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CHESHIRE — The label of “high risk” is off the national high school sports table. So is “moderate risk.” So is “low.”

The NFHS, which oversees high school sports associations across the country, including the CIAC, announced Tuesday afternoon that its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee has revised the COVID-19 guidance that has been in place since last May. It’s been replaced it with a new “Statement on Risk of COVID-19 During High School Sports.”

The categories that have been used to gauge the risk of COVID-19 spread among high school sports — and shaped decisions on which sports would play and not play — have been abandoned by the National Fed-

The move was prompted by greater understanding of COVID-19, including growing evidence, according to the NFHS, that the majority of sports-related spread of the disease appears to occur from social contact, and not during sports participation. “As knowledge of the virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved, we have increasingly recognized that transmission depends upon multiple See NFHS, A12

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COVID IN CONNECTICUT Durham and Middlefield – like nearly all other Connecticut municipalities – are in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. The state’s most recent report, issued Jan. 28, showed 43 positive cases in Durham and 25 in Middlefield. That works out to an average of 42.7 daily cases in Durham and 40.8 in Middlefield per 100,000 people. The previous report showed 64 positive cases in Durham and 17 in Middlefield.

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Editor : I had never heard of the Durham-Middlefield Racial Justice Team until a discussion began online including the organization's name. Then I see your front page article about them, regarding their request that the Durham Fair Association ban the display of Confederate flags. I decided to find out what this organization is, and upon Googling it, found them listed under change.org. Perusing the change.org website and some of their petitions, I noticed they had sponsored a petition to impeach and remove President Trump. This organization is a partisan one, and I think their political leaning speaks for itself.

According to your article, Laura Francis is inclined to favor any decision that makes Durham look good, and a racist look isn't good. However, the origin of the Confederate flag is historically not a racist one, and I would insist racist tomes are being ascribed to it to meet a biased political agenda. In the process of politicization, we – all Americans – are in danger any time there is a ban of anything, particularly when that ban is imposed by a special-interest group rather than through a normal, legal process.

this due process. Residents of Durham and Middlefield, I ask you if there's anything else some activists should come in and censor?

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This is brass monkey weather Animals are not only a big part of our lives, they’re also a big part of our vernacular, so much so that we rarely give it a second thought. A bee in your bonnet. A frog in your throat. As the crow flies. A little bird told me. A fish out of water.

down – When an organization fails, it is usually because of the leadership. A pig in a poke – In “the days of yore” a sack was called a poke, and merchants would sell piglets in them. Sometimes an unsuspecting buyer would get home and find something other than a piglet. In other words, buyer beware. Act the giddy goat – To behave in a silly way.

As mad as a hatter – Insane. This dates back to the early 1800s, when people who made hats (hatters) were exposed to chemicals that caused tremors and other nervous symptoms.

Perhaps you don’t, either. Well, let me help you with that.

As bald as a coot – Coots are water birds whose heads have the appearance of baldness.

As sick as a parrot – Very disappointed about something. The origin of this expression is uncertain (What

A fish rots from the head

As fine as frog’s hair – Very

We all know what these expressions mean. But an Internet search offered a considerable number of expressions that, I, for one, did not know the meaning of.

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No mailbox means no mail. Trashed mailbox means repair or replacement. Post ripped out of the ground means a new hole and entire new mailbox system.

We are the only house on the street to ever lose a mailbox. We have observed that the plow trucks now drive at speeds significantly higher than the 25 mile-per-hour speed limit. I know that many reading this will

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Meanwhile, the town never takes responsibility. Fine, don't take the blame. But, please, slow down your plow trucks on our street. And don't hit our mailbox. Thank you. Betsy White Booz

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Obituaries Timothy James Gionfriddo MIDDLEFIELD- In May of 1985, a childless couple were blessed with a beautiful 7-week-old baby boy. They named him Timothy James Gionfriddo and he amazed them with his beautiful smile, cuddly nature, and how easily he loved and was loved by us. At five, he was listening to A Brief History of Time and Defoe, had the vocabulary of a high school student, and was an active, creative soul who built things like “sister traps” because, by then, he had two younger sisters as well as a baby brother. For those who have not heard the story, a “sister trap” involves sisters’ toys in a mini-milk crate, placed underneath the brightly colored wires of an old-fashioned phone, woven around the crate and a batteryoperated toy car so that, when a sister plunged her hand into the crate to retrieve her toys, the wires slammed the battery into the chassis letting off a buzzer that could be heard throughout the house. At the age of 35, while living his thirteenth year in San Francisco, a city he described as a “most beautiful place,” Timothy sadly left us all the week of January 20, 2021, to be free from his troubles and earthly pains. He was fondly known to many in

his community, gathering food and beverages to share with people who were less fortunate than he, rescuing waifs to show them where to find soup kitchens and shelters (in exchange, of course, for borrowing their cell phones to call home), and sweetly inquiring about the health and well-being of all of us on the East Coast, including people we barely remember. He had bright eyes, a warm smile, an inquisitive mind, and an ever-present sense of humor. He inspired others who live with or care for loved ones with mental illnesses and his life experience with schizophrenia changed the thinking of many mental health advocates throughout the world. Among other recognitions, he was featured in the 2017 WQED (Pittsburgh) Emmy award-winning documentary entitled

Before Stage Four, which was dedicated to Tim. He left us after living life on his own terms, with his unique spirituality and belief in the universe, and fascinating view of the world - leaving us with hearts that will never be the same. Tim is survived by his loving parents and stepparents, Linda Rammler and Mark Partin of Middlefield, and Paul and Pam Gionfriddo of Middletown, his sister Elizabeth Gionfriddo of Middlefield and brother Benjamin Gionfriddo of New Britain, his stepsister, Verena Wylie of Boynton Beach, FL, two nieces and a nephew, and many members of his fostered and adoptive family. He was predeceased by his sister, Larissa Gionfriddo Podermanski. Because of restrictions due to the pandemic, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be private, a memorial tree will be dedicated to him, and a service will be scheduled when the pandemic abates. The family respectfully requests that anyone wishing to make a charitable donation in Timothy’s name do so either to The ARC of Connecticut, P.O. Box 1522, New Canaan, CT 06840, or Mental Health America, P.O. Box 25697, Alexandria, VA 223135697.

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Karl F. Meyer DURHAMKarl F. Meyer Jr, 73, of Durham, husband of Rheta (Rogers) Meyer, passed away unexpectedly January 29, 2021 at his home. He was born in San Jose, CA on December 18, 1947, a son of the late Carl and Mary (Serra) Meyer. Karl worked as a steel worker for many years at Ulbrich Steel and then Ametek before retiring. He also served in the U.S. Army prior to a medical discharge. He was known for his quick wit with jokes and pranks that brought many smiles and much laughter. He enjoyed many simple pleasures in retirement including outings to the casinos, a family poker game, reading a good book or swimming in his pool. An avid baseball and lifelong Red Sox fan, Karl’s truck would often be spotted at the local ball fields enjoying a game with his beloved trusted four-legged sidekick “Fred”. One of Karl’s favorite afternoons was a ride to the shore with Rheta and Fred followed by a delicious meal at Bill’s Seafood. In addition to his wife of 30 years, Rheta, he is survived by his sons, Donald Meyer and his wife Kelly of Killingworth, David Meyer of Wallingford, Jeffrey Meyer and his wife Jill of Fargo, ND, Scott Meyer and his wife Teresa of New Haven and his daughter, Crissy Meyer Lausier of Southington; his grandchildren, Christopher, Madison, Alex, Dillon, Emalee and

Jake. Karl is also survived by his brother Thomas Meyer and his wife Pat of Yalesville, his sisters, Karla Ingram of San Jose CA, Bertha Meyer of Wallingford, Debra (Meyer) Cronin of Meriden, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Meyer. Karl’s family will receive relatives at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 10 am until 11 am. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday in the funeral home. You can view the service via livestream by going to his webpage at www.wallingfordfh.com at 11 am on Friday. Interment will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery in Meriden. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory can be made to Cause for Paws, PO Box 420, Durham CT 06422 or PALS, Durham Public Library, PO Box 271, Durham CT 06422.

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Coginchaug Winter Sports Schedules Boys basketball Wed., 2/10 Old Lyme Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 6:00 p.m. Tue., 2/16 Hale Ray Away - Nathan Hale Ray HS-Gym 5:30 p.m. Thu., 2/18 Portland Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 6:00 p.m. Mon., 2/22 Westbrook Away Westbrook HS-Westbrook HS Gym 6:00 p.m. Tue., 2/23 Old Saybrook Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 6:00 p.m. Thu., 2/25 Cromwell Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 6:00 p.m. Mon., 3/1 East Hampton Away East Hampton 6:00 p.m. Thu., 3/4 Haddam-Killingworth Away - Haddam Killingworth HS (HK)Patsy Kamercia Field House 5:30 p.m. Mon., 3/8 Morgan Away - Morgan School-Gym 6:00 p.m. Thu., 3/11 North Branford Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 6:00 p.m. Mon., 3/15 Valley Regional Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 6:00 p.m. Thu., 3/18 Cromwell Away Cromwell HS-Jake Salafia Gymnasium 5:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Wed., 2/10 Old Lyme Away - Lyme-Old Lyme HS-High School Gym 5:30 p.m. Tue., 2/16 Hale Ray Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 5:00 p.m. Thu., 2/18 Portland Away - Portland HS-PHS Gym 5:30 p.m. Thu., 2/18 Portland Away - Portland HS-PHS Gym 7:00 p.m. . Mon., 2/22 Westbrook Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Sten-

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We’ll see. The CIAC received the Federation’s update on Tuesday and will be reviewing it over the next week with its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, and then with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Governor Ned Lamont's office. “My initial read through this is that they have, at this point, said that the tieired system isn’t supported by the research,” said CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini. “What exactly that means is what we have to meet with our medical ex-

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The other sports that were considered high risk were tackle football and boys lacrosse. Football has already been cancelled for the year in Connecticut, first the traditional fall season and then the “alternative” season that had been set up for late February to mid April. Boys lacrosse plays in the spring. Several weeks ago, Lungarini wrote to the NFHS requesting it reconsider the high-risk status for boys lacrosse, as well as to review its tiered risk system in general. It appears the CIAC wasn’t alone in making the latter request.

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Connecticut’s basketball, ice hockey, gymnastics and boys swim teams remain on course to open an abbreviated winter season next Monday, Feb. 8. Athletes in all of those sports, except for swimming, will compete wearing masks.

Not included in the winter group is wrestling. It is the one winter sport, aside from competitive cheer and dance, that was deemed high risk and thus cancelled. (Wrestlers are allowed to condition and engage in non-contact skill work in cohorts of no more than four, something area teams are taking advantage of.)

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“I give the NFHS a lot of credit for listening to its membership and conducting a review we asked them to conduct,” Lungarini said. “Now we have to take the statement they issued, unpack that and try to understand what that means for our state.”

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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

Duchess of Wallingford 124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/ Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

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