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COVID-19 UPDATE
125 new cases locally The state’s most recent COVID-19 report, which includes two weeks of data, showed 77 positive cases in Durham and 48 in Middlefield, which kept the communities in the coronavirus red zone. The trigger for top-of-thechart red status starts at 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. In the previous report, Durham had 67 cases, and Middlefield 37. Dragon’s Breath Forge’s SpaceX Inspiration4-inspired sword is pictured.
Middlefield sword-makers called for special mission By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times
As was widely reported, on Oct. 13, 2021, William Shatner had “the most profound experience” looking down on Earth aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard sub-orbital capsule. At age 90, the actor became the oldest person to fly into space, and was hailed for his vim and vigor.
Connecticut’s daily COVID positivity rate reached 21.5 percent Monday, setting another record, as the highly contagious omicron variant continued its spread throughout the state. “I know people are scared See COVID, A4
Community Conversations return Jan. 27
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Residents are invited to attend monthly Zoom-based Community Conversations on racial justice topics led by a member of the Middlefield-Durham Racial Justice Team.
One month before Blue Origin blasted passengers into space and brought them safely home, SpaceX did the same with its Inspiration4 mission.
The book “Tell Me Who You Are” will be discussed Thursday, Jan 27 at 7 p.m. The authors, Winona Guo and Priya
But Star Trek’s James T. Kirk didn’t receive a sword upon landing.
Middlefield residents Matt Berry and Jamie Lundell in their Dragon’s Breath Forge workshop. See Sword, A2
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What the stars have in store for you in ’22
Those in the know, astrology-wise, are saying those prayers just might be answered. They are predicting that this is the year for growth, on both a collective and a personal level. This is the time to dream and make things happen, they tell us. But you may fancy something a bit more custom tailored to you. No problem. The astrologers have be-
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prosperity, and expansion throughout the year.
Aries (3/21-4/19) — You may meet with financial uncertainty early in the year, but things will pick back up in May. You may also expect to receive blessings in your love life.
Virgo (8/23-9/22) — You folks put more effort into taking care of others than you do for yourself. This is the year to focus on you. You may find surprises in your love life come your birthday.
Capricorn (12/22-1/19) — Prioritize your personal goals. Spend time in self-reflection. Ask yourself what would truly make you happy.
Taurus (4/20-5/20) — It will be a time of change for you, but these changes will be moving you toward your ultimate destiny. You will be guided to take steps to become "the best version of yourself.” Gemini (5/21-6/20) — You will feel pressure regarding your home and family life, but the summer will be particularly romantic for you. Cancer (6/21-7/22) — You may experience some anxiety, but focus on self-care. The end of the year will bring good tidings for your love life and your career. Leo (7/23-8/22) — You can look forward to a year of prosperity and
states. “For the sword Jamie created a custom mosaic Damascus pattern that is From A1 stunning to look at that also has the word ‘Inspiration4’ After three days orbiting inlayed into the blade with Earth, on Sept. 18, the astro18K gold. The guard is made nauts aboard SpaceX’s Dragup of 2 medallions that Matt on spacecraft splashed down hand-carved and cast into off the coast of Florida. silver. The front medallion is For his efforts, mission com- the Inspiration4 emblem that adorns the crews flight mander Jared Isaacman’s suits, while the back medalcrew gifted him a sword crelion is all 4 crew members ated by Dragon’s Breath call signs, the emblem of the Forge, a company operated by Middlefield residents Matt dragon space capsule, and the date that their mission Berry and Jamie Lundell. blasted off into space.” Kindly reframe your underThe Inspiration4 mission standing of what a sword is. In this case, it’s a work of art. raised awareness and funds Consider the blade as a can- for St. Jude Children’s Revas. Those of us who have in- search Hospital. vested time in Google Draw “The dragon on the handle, to create a straight line on a carved by Matt, was cast in page will be humbled by the bronze and is adorned with symmetry of calligraphy-style beautiful amethyst stones set etchings on a piece of sharpinto the eye sockets; and ened metal. over the dragon’s heart is “Jamie worked on the sword, the St. Jude symbol cast into a silver coin. The handle is a while Matt worked on the handle and guard,” a post on gorgeous piece of stabilized cherry burl and feels lovely dragonsbreathforge.com
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Libra (9/23-10/22) — You are advised to regroup and establish love and money goals. By the end of the year you will have opportunities for both. Scorpio (10/23-11/21) — You may experience some chaotic moments. Try to get through them without picking a fight and you will be rewarded with great personal evolution. Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) — You will have to face up to false narratives in your life and will have to make some tough decisions. On the brighter side, you will have growth,
when held in your hand,” the dragonsbreathforge.com writeup states.
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Pisces (2/19-3/20) — You will see growth in the management of your emotions, and you will learn to stand up for yourself. People who do not serve your best interests will no longer be in your life. May the heavens look kindly upon you, my friends, and shower you with all the blessings you so richly deserve. Let’s raise a glass to a good year. (I’m raising my mug of green tea. It works.)
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And the sword was created in less than two weeks. Together, with their colleague Matt Parkinson, Berry and Lundell have built a brand that is recognized around the world. See their work, and you will understand why.
Aquarius (1/20-2/18) — You will have a profound influence on others, but don’t forget to take care of yourself. There will be growth in your love life.
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Women of the Woods — or WoW — is a program of Everyone Outside and offers monthly hikes in the Durham/Middlefield area. In addition to hiking, we will take the time to admire the beauty around us, learn a bit about the flora or fauna, do some exercises to connect with the natural world and enjoy each other's company. Durham resident Lucy Meigs is offering two socially-distanced hikes per month. The next WoW hikes are Thursday,
Families are encouraged to participate in this discussion. “Tell Me Who You Are” allows readers of all ages to explore individual interviews or to read the book as a whole. Copies of “Tell Me Who You Are” are available for checkout at the Durham Public Library circulation desk.
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Health officials encourage people to wear masks indoors and social distance if among unfamiliar people.
They are also encouraging people to get their first vaccine and boosters if their second shot was more than six months ago. — Information from The Connecticut Mirror was used in this report.
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The North Haven Ski Club consists of more than 180 members from throughout Connecticut. People interested in skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, tubing and snowshoeing are welcome to join and take advantage of discounts offered as a Connecticut Ski Council member. Membership is $30 ($15 for high school students, $20 for college students). A family membership is $55. Upcoming trips: Sunday, Jan. 23 to Killington; Sunday, Feb. 13 to Magic Mountain; Sunday, Feb. 27 to Bromley. For more information, contact Annette Murphy at 203-927-3071 or dapdmurph@aol.com.
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Garden club On March 23, 1933, 12 ladies interested in gardening gathered at the Durham library to organize the first garden club in town. Now in its 88th year, the Durham Garden Club is faced with a dwindling membership. The club invites all who love gardening and nature to consider joining. Contact Karen Patterson at tashmoo4me@ aol.com or 860-349-3506.
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The staff and Trustees of the Durham Public Library would like to thank the many generous community members who contributed to the Library Renewal project. This project will make much-needed updates to the library interior; including quiet study spaces, collaborative work areas, improved accessibility, and updated technology access. Thanks to our amazing and generous community, we have achieved our $100,000 fundraising goal. Heartfelt thanks go out to the PeachPit Foundation, to the Cumello, Eames, Howe, Mueller and Wilkinson families, and to our incredible community of businesses and individuals who stepped up to support this project. We could not have done this without you. With the matching funds in place, the State Bond Commission gave final approval to a $147,000 grant to complete this project. We would like to thank Laura Francis and all town and state officials who worked to make this happen.
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Thankfully, once the Capitol building was cleared of rioters on Jan. 6, Congressional leaders did their constitutional duty.
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Editor : Do you remember where you were on Jan. 6, 2021 when you heard the tragic news then-President Trump's supporters tried to overthrow the U.S. government when they ransacked the Capitol building over the results of the 2020 presidential election? This was the day both houses of Congress met to certify President-elect Joseph Biden's electoral college win. There has been no evidence of any type of fraud. However, that did not stop the former president and his supporters from claiming the election was rigged. To date more than 600 people have been charged by federal prosecutors for their role in the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Seven Connecticut residents are among those arrested.
Joe Biden’s first year in office has been good news for the American economy. According to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal, U.S. economic output jumped more than 7 percent in the last three months of 2021. The Biden Administration created 4.1 million jobs, more than were created in the 12 years of the Trump and George W. Bush administrations combined. The American Rescue Plan, passed without a single Republican vote, cut child poverty in half by putting $66 billion into 36 million households. It doesn’t make sense that 54 percent of Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy. Nothing’s perfect, but the U.S. is outperforming the world by the biggest margin this century. Alma and Bob Elder
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety announced a $10 discount code for Uber, as a way to encourage people who consume alcohol or other impairing substances to use ride-hailing instead of putting themselves and others on the road at risk by getting behind the wheel. The discount code, SAVETHENIGHTCT, is available through Friday, Jan. 14, 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.
DURHAMCarolyn V. (Noyes) Adams, of Middletown, passed away December 29, 2021 after a fierce battle with COVID-19. Carolyn was born in Colebrook, New Hampshire, to the late Richard and Nellie Noyes, on December 23, 1924. She married her first husband, the late Donald F. Pearson in 1941. The couple moved their young family for Donald to work at Lyman Farm, which provided Carolyn the opportunity for employment at Merriam Manufacturing Co. in Durham, serving as the company’s first female purchasing agent. She later met the love of her life, the late Allan Adams and added more children to her family. In 1974, she opened The Lighting Barn of Durham, which later became Carolyn Adams Country Barn. She was dedicated to her work at the store and cherished her customers dearly. She reluctantly retired due to hearing loss in 2017 after 42 successful years of business. She was infamous for her generosity, tenacity and throwing some epic parties. She loved watching the news and spoiling her dog’s Rocko and Stevie. The only thing that surpassed the love and dedication of her work was the love of her family. She
DURHAMJoseph Breton, known as Joe to his friends and coworkers and Gaetan to his family, was a long-time Durham resident who died peacefully on December 21, 2021 at his son Leo’s house in Lewes, Delaware, in the company of family members. Joe was born in 1930 in Lewiston, Maine, and he worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 38 years. He is predeceased by his loving wife Pauline, and his sons Marc and Daniel, and his grandson Nathan Field. He is survived by Michael of Wellfleet, MA, Jeannine Adams of Sudbury, MA, Paul of Killingworth, CT, Marie Field of Haddam, CT, Leo of Lewes, Delaware, and Cecile Haase of Killingworth, CT. He was blessed with 21 grandchildren. Joe was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus 12289 Notre Dame Council and was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was known for his generosity, good nature, strong work ethic and his devotion to his wife and family. A wake shall be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Doolittle Funeral Home in Middletown, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial shall be said on Saturday at the
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Singers sought GMChorale is comprised of a diverse group of individuals of all ages and walks of life who are united in their love of music and a desire to create community. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church, 50 Court St., Cromwell. For more information, and to inquire about joining, visit gmchorale.org, or contact Margie Livengood: margie.livengood@ gmchorale.org, 860-6336198.
Lake drawdown This being an odd numbered year, a six-foot water level drawdown of Lake Beseck was to start around Oct. 15 and be maintained until Jan. 31. A three-foot water level drawdown will be maintained from Feb. 1 through March 1. The goal is to restore the normal water surface elevation by early April, in time for fishing season.
was predeceased by her daughters, Donna Noonan and Carole Pearson, both of Durham. She is survived by Ken Pearson (Marilyn) of Durham, Daniel Pearson (Gail) of Northford, Alana Adams of Durham, and Belinda Adams of New Smyrna Beach, FL. She was always so proud of her 17 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren and 11 great great-grandchildren. Due to COVID-19 her services are private. A celebration of life will be held in the spring to honor her grand life. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary at https:// ofsds.org/one-time-andrecurring-donations/ To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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Town of Durham, CT Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Durham that the second half of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes and the total Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax on the Grand List of 2020 are due and payable to the Town of Durham on January 1, 2022. 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 home page, processing fees apply. Payments may be mailed to: Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422. If not paid by Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 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. 2ND payments will be charged a 3% penalty. (for Jan. & Feb.) Tax Collector’s office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm. Additional hours for this collection period: Saturday, January 29, 2022-10:00am-noon. Thursdays 4:30pm-7pm, by appointment only.
Church of Our Lady of Mercy/Notre Dame Church in Durham, CT, at 10:00 a.m. The Church will livestream the Mass (choose “Notre Dame”). A private family burial shall follow at the Mica Hill Cemetery in Durham, CT. The Family appreciates a variety of expressions of condolences. We understand that some people may prefer to offer support in ways other than attending in-person events. Donations in his memory can be made to the Nathaniel B. Field Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. A Special Thank you from the family to the Delaware Hospice! To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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NORTH HAVEN- Harold Henry “Boomer” Coach Hal Eddy, husband to the love of his life, Vera Eddy for 62 years, passed peacefully on December 30, 2021. Harold was the proud loving father to Brenda Eddy, Karen “Dan” Gray, Christine Pilkington and Eileen “Stephen” Pendl, grandfather to Keri “Cameron” Mackenzie Morgan, Daniel, Bradley and Alyssa Gray - Paige, Jake and Olivia Pendl, and great-grandfather to George and Bennett Mackenzie. He loved all his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Alvin and leaves behind Alvin’s wife, Nancy Eddy. Doing what he loved, Harold’s career of 35 years was as a teacher and coach in Durham. He was a mathematics teacher at Strong School and a varsity coach of baseball and girls’ basketball at Coginchaug High School for 25 years. He was an avid lover of sports, Yankees and UCONN, and well...he did give up on the
DURHAM- William R. Hamma (Bill) passed away peacefully at his home in Durham on December 17, 2021. He was 90. Born on April 17, 1931 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of the late William M. Hamma and Katherine G. (Harrison) Hamma. A Korean War Veteran, Bill loved his country and actively served in both the Air Force and Army from 1950 to 1957. Following his time in the military, Bill continued his service to the United States Government by working at the Veteran’s Hospital in West Haven as a carpenter/ locksmith for more than 30 years. In 1957, he met and married the love of his life, Mabel (Mickie) Gastler, before settling in Durham in 1960. An avid reader and aficionado of U.S. military history, it was not uncommon for Bill to amaze his family and friends by being able to effortlessly recall significant details of military operations, tactics and technologies employed during the Civil War, WWI, WWII and the Korean War. He was also quite adept with his hands and loved to tinker with all things mechanical. It was not unusual to find him in his basement on the weekend restoring antique clocks and furniture, a passion that carried over into a successful antique business with his wife, Mickie. Bill also loved the outdoors and could often be found both planting Christmas trees in the spring and cutting trees for customers in December at the tree lot next door
Giants. He also spent his time volunteering for the Benchwarmers in Durham. He enjoyed his retirement years helping at Brenda’s shop, as well as attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved listening to Broadway musicals, taking trips to the casino and eating his favorite ice cream. He will live in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 9th from 11pm to 2pm at the Durham Fire House. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
State launches $34M relief program for essential workers By Keith Phaneuf The Connecticut Mirror
between March 10, 2020 and July 20, 2021.
New state Comptroller Natalie Braswell and the leaders of the General Assembly’s Labor Committee launched a $34 million relief program Monday for essential workers affected by the coronavirus.
“Frontline workers made immense sacrifices to keep our state functioning during the pandemic,” said Braswell, who became the state’s chief fiscal guardian last week when Comptroller Kevin P. Lembo retired due to illness.
The program, which is accepting applications through July 20, covers lost wages, out-of-pocket medical expenses and burial costs tied to COVID-19 and incurred
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to his house. He truly loved meeting and chatting with all of the different people who would come for a tree and many became multi-year returning customers. His children feel they would be remiss if they didn’t mention the weekends spent outside during their childhood cutting wood for the winter as well...something they thought was akin to punishment but that Mickie and Bill thought qualified as quality family time. His children thought the annual family vacations on Long Lake in Maine were much better. A loving and devoted family man, Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mabel (Mickie) Hamma, his daughter Cathryn (Vincent) Melvin, his son William, Jr. (Elisa) Hamma and his son James (Maria) Hamma, as well as 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Caffrey, and was predeceased by his daughter Carolyn (Phillip) Caffrey in 2018. His family will miss his gentle and fun-loving nature, his amazing smile and the dry sense of humor that typically came out during family card games. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 10 a.m. graveside at Mica Hill Cemetery in Durham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Middlesex Health Hospice Program, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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Durham library Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Durham Public Library is open to the public, but curbside pickup is available by request. Winter storytime kit. For use with monthly Zoom storytimes. Register at durhamlibrary.org (Kids tab). STE(A)M kits. For grades K to 5. Register at durham library.org (Kids tab). Artist kits. For grades K to 5. Register at durhamlibrary.org (Kids tab). Toddler Drive OUT. A simple cardboard box car kit for you and your toddler to build. Register at durhamlibrary.org (Kids tab). Book club. Monday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The selection is “The Last Mona Lisa” by Jonathan Santlofer. Register at durhamlibrary.org.
Community Center Middlefield Senior & Social Services Office, 405 Main St. Update. Due to the recent spike in COVID cases, the Community Center will be closed, effective immediately, to all outside groups. Energy Assistance: Applications are being accepted for Energy Assistance. Call 860-349-7121.
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In Brief Intro to Synchro The Heronettes, a local synchronized swimming team, are offering a Intro to Synchro session this winter for school-age swimmers. The session runs Mondays and Thursdays Jan. 10 through Feb. 17, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., at Hamden High School. Swimmers who take at least one session of classes
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According to the website, a Christmas tree can be placed in your garden or backyard and used as a bird feeder and sanctuary. Fresh orange slices or strung popcorn will attract the birds and they can sit in the branches for shelter. Within a year, the branches will become brittle and you can break the tree apart by hand or place it in a chipper.
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