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Friday, January 3, 2020

Estimating snow removal costs is a tricky science By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Paul Schatzman, of Country Flower Farms in Middlefield, holds up one of his pre-cut balsam firs. Despite a national shortage of Christmas trees, Schatzman didn't foresee any loss in sales this year. Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times

Local tree sellers unconcerned by tree shortage By Everett Bishop Town Times

There was a shortage of Christmas trees over the 2019 holidays, as reported on a national level, and local vendors acknowledge that the industry has seen some problems with supplies. But as far as obtaining trees and how sales went with their Middlesex County customers, it was business as usual in December. According to the Associated Press and numerous other news sources, the 2019 Christmas tree business had yet to recover from the 2008 recession. That economic downturn resulted in more people buying artificial trees and consequently many tree farms planted fewer seedlings as demand decreased. And it may take a

while longer for those young trees to reach maturity and be ready for the marketplace. A PBS report noted that several unusually rainy seasons, especially in southern regions of the U.S., hurt growth and consequently that may delay the tree harvest for several more years. All of those factors resulted in some areas of the country finding trees in short supply. “It is getting harder for a lot of people to get trees,” said Paul Schatzman, owner of Country Flower Farms in Middlefield. He has been selling pre-cut trees at Country Flowers for the past 27 years, moving an average of nearly 600 per year. Despite the shortage, SchatzSee Trees, A9

For state transportation officials and local municipal leaders, the annual task of estimating the resources needed each winter to carry out snow removal operations — including how much road salt to keep in town- and stateowned sheds — is a tricky science, at best. The mix of rain and snow that blanketed the region during December’s first winter storm wasn't noteworthy because of how much snow accumulated. Rather, it was the storm’s duration. It began with snow late on the morning on Dec. 1 that turned to freezing rain, and the precipitation didn’t taper off until two days later.

A snowplow parked at the Connecticut Department of Transportation Maintenance Facility on Highway Garage Road off Route 15 in Meriden Dec. 27, 2019. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

State Department of Transportation spokesman Kevin Nursick described it as easily a “multi-million dollar storm” for the DOT. Nursick estimated the cost of keeping roads snow- and ice-free throughout that storm's duration at around $4 million.

“If you get six inches of snow in two hours, that's much less expensive than six inches of snow over 12 hours,” Nursick said. With 2020 just days away, See Storms, A9

Tips for dealing with wildlife in winter By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

Backyard encounters with wildlife are common during the winter months, experts say, as animals travel greater distances in search of food. Local animal control officers offered some advice on encountering wildlife during the winter.

A red fox trots along a fence line in the backyard of a residence in Cromwell Nov. 14, 2019.

“Let them pass through, don’t harass them, don’t corner them,” said Rachel Amenta, Wallingford’s assistant animal control officer.

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harsh winter weather, according to the Masschusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Supplemental feeding can alter that See Wildlife, A8

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The Durham 60+ Club and Travel will meet Monday, Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, second floor, 350 Main St. Following the meeting, refreshments will be served. Bingo will be played at $1 a card.

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The Senior & Social Services Department is open Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Weekly Exercise: Grab your sneakers and join us Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:45 a.m. Monday and Friday is regular exercise. Wednesday is yoga.

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Foot Care Clinic: Friday, Jan. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $30. Registration required. Call 860-349-7121.

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Heart Fold Book Art: Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join us for this unique craft program taught by Jean Mandirola of Turn A Page Book Art. Ages 15 & up. Registration required.

Storytimes: Weekly storytimes are offered for children, newborn to age 5, and special programs are offered periodically. Check the program schedule or calendar for a list of events.

Senior Center Book Club: Join us Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center to discuss “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. Copies of this title are available at the library.

Programs for teens:

Brown Bags & Books: Join us Tuesdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m.

Setback: We have setback players interested in playing. Join us Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Call 860-349-7121.

Bring lunch to enjoy while listening to Miss Vicki read. After lunch, each child will create a yummy dessert. Call 860-349-3857 to register.

Bridge: Bridge players are invited to convene Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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TOPS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Call 860-3497121 for more information.

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nominational Christian/Pentecostal Church. Sunday service at 11 a.m., Tuesday prayer Notre Dame Church, 272 Main meeting at 7 p.m. Women’s Bible study meets the first and St., Durham, and St. Colman third Wednesday at 7 Church, 170 Hubbard St., p.m., Men’s Bible study meets Middlefield, 860-3493058. Mass schedule: Monday the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Tuesday 8 a.m. at Notre Dame; Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at St. Colman; Saturday United Churches 4 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. at of Durham St. Colman; Sunday 8 and 11 228 Main Street, 860-349-3683, a.m. at Notre Dame. schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. The church is a comRock of Refuge bined UCC and Methodist congregation. Sunday School for 350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor, 860-704-0477. A non-de- children will resume in the fall.

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Foster system to alter how it handles school employee abuse report back to supervisors at the department’s headquarters. Each school case will also be reviewed by agency lawyers.

The state Department of Children and Families will form two units starting in mid-January that will solely focus on complaints against school employees, according to Ken Mysogland, the department’s bureau chief of external affairs. Both units will be staffed by five social workers who will

Existing personnel will be reassigned to these new units, Mysogland said. No new employees will be hired. Social workers currently have mixed caseloads that include both educational and familial investigations. The new system will be more efficient since social workers will focus specifically on school-related cases, Mysogland said.

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No bill is sent for the 2nd installment of Real Estate. View and/or pay tax bills online at www.townofdurhamct.org Choose “View & Pay Taxes” from the left side of the home page. or payments may be mailed to: Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422.

If not paid by Monday, February 3, 2020 these taxes will be considered delinquent and interest will be charged at the rate of 1.5% per month from the due date, with a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Note: Feb. 4th payments will be charged a 3% penalty. (Jan. & Feb.) 224919

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The overhaul comes months after three public school employees in New London were charged in connection with the sexual abuse of middle and high school students, the Hartford Courant reported Monday.

widespread, with a total of 203 flu-associated hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the 2019-20 season. The data collection began on Aug. 25.

visits from all 38 of the state’s hospital emergency departments, a system that has been in place since the beginning of the 2018-2019 season.

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Schools Kindergarten registration Parents of children living in Durham and Middlefield who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2021 must register to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2020 or apply for a waiver of attendance. In Regional School District 13, children may attend kindergarten at Brewster School or John Lyman School. Parents will need to choose the appropriate school for their child prior to kindergarten registration.

For the 2020-2021 school year, Brewster School will house students in grades PK2. John Lyman School currently serves students in grades K-4. Parents may visit the schools January 6 through 31 to observe classes and to discuss questions or concerns. Visits are designed for adults and must be scheduled ahead of time. Contact John Lyman School at 860349-7240 or Brewster School at 860-349-7227 to schedule a visit.

According to RSD13 Board of Education policy, the school decision must be made by Feb. 1. Any parent of an eligible kindergarten child who wishes to hold his/her child out of school for another year must sign a form at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

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On Friday, Jan. 17, Dr. Marilise Hyacinth, Medical Director of Adult Outpatient & Day Treatment Services, with the Middlesex Health Department of Psychiatry, will present a program entitled, “The Aging Brain.” The talk will be held at Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., Durham. Lunch will be served at noon, with the presentation at 12:45. Snow date is Friday, Jan. 24. See Health, A8

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‘Making their presence known’ Some predators, such as coyotes, become more vocal during the winter so resi-

dents may hear them more often, Karabin said. January is coyote mating season, and late January into February is skunk mating season. During those times, the animals are on the move more.

fore dawn and after dusk. They recommend staying outside with the pet. Dogs can be protective of their territory and may be curious about another animal passing through.

“People get concerned, they think their neighborhood is being invaded by coyotes,” Karabin said. “They have been there all along, they are just making their presence known.”

Residents should also always look for signs that animals may be sick or injured, including stumbling, falling over, walking in circles, unprovoked aggression, and a lack of fear of humans.

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Michael Grenier, who operates Uncle Bob’s Garden Center, has been selling trees for the past 24 years. Grenier didn’t foresee a drop in sales this season, either. Like Schatzman, Grenier also sources his trees from New England and Canada, and his stock was mainly balsams, as well.

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Schatzman estimated that the shortage could continue on for the next three to five years. However, the bulk of his sales are in balsam firs, which come from northern climates, including Canada. Schatzman says that trees from further north are better, as they have a longer “shelf life.” Colder climates force trees to go into dormancy.

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Middlesex Vocal Chords Like to sing but can't read music? No problem. The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords has many members just like you who love to sing. No auditions necessary; just a love of music, singing and a commitment to rehearse every Tuesday.

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