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Budget season begins

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At their first meeting of the year, Durham officials reviewed a preliminary draft of the 202122 town budget. “There are some elements of this budget that are still estimated but I think we have a very good view early on this year of what we have to tackle,” said First Selectman Laura Francis.

Coginchaug students work to clear a trail for their Campus Unification class project; creating bike paths behind the school. This unique class is overseen by health teacher Robb Bajoros.

The draft budget totals $8.05 million, representing a 13.78 percent increase over last year. The Board of Education budget is not included in this total.

Teacher urges students to consider their legacy

This year, the town seeks to allocate an additional $6,000 to the tax assessor’s office to help accommodate staff changes and to cover overtime. Similarly, the town looks to dedicate an additional $13,420 to cover election-related expenses, including the employment of two new registrars.

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The next phase of coronavirus vaccination distribution will begin at the end of the month and the CDC has announced who will be eligible to receive the shot.

There are some amazing teachers in this world: those who not only teach skills that enhance the lives of students academically, but who also present those skills within a cloak of engagement and authenticity so craftily developed that students don’t know they are learning. We need more teachers like this; more teachers like Coginchaug Regional High School health teacher Robb Bajoros.

Like all good educators, Bajoros takes learning beyond school walls by teaching a class called Campus Unification, which gives seniors the opportunity to leave the district “better than they inherited,” he says. Seniors from the 2020 graduating class began a trail-building project for the community, one that will create bike trails behind Coginchaug. Students from the Class of 2021 have picked up where last year’s class left off, all under the guidance of Bajoros.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has set out the rules for the next phase – dubbed Tier B1 – which prioritizes persons age 75 and over, residents of congregate settings, and frontline essential workers. Frontline essential workers include first responders, teachers, grocery store and public transport employees, mail carriers, as well as agriculture and farm manufacturing workers. “With the supply of vaccine being distributed globally, there is not a sufficient supply for each individual at this time which has necessitated the federal government, and governments throughout the world, to establish priority groups,” Durham Director of Health Christopher Hansen said in a released statement. Individuals in Phase B1 will have access to information regarding scheduling a vaccination in about a week, said Hansen. See Vaccination, A3

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“Violence is never the answer. What we see unfolding today in Washington D.C. is putting a black eye on our party and our Republic,” read the Twitter account of the state Republican Party, CT GOP. The top Democrat in the state senate, Bob Duff, called the events in Washington “treasonous,” and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat, tweeted: “This is an insurrection. And President Trump bears responsibility.”

Republican state senator Henri Martin (R-31) said Jan. 6 was “a sad day for the United States.”

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The mob overpowered police, broke through security lines and rampaged through the Capitol, forcing lawmakers to scatter as they were putting the final, formal touches on Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in the Electoral College. Five people, including a Capitol police officer, died as a result of the siege.

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Obviously the ship has sailed for putting any New Year’s Eve traditions into play, but maybe you could tuck some of these away for next year.

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Here’s what Laura did.

She donned a polka dot shirt. In the Philippines round shapes are considered to bring prosperity and good fortune. Along those lines, it My son’s fiancé called me on is also advisable to put New Year’s Eve, and you out round fruit. Laura could almost reach out and adorned the table with a touch the excitement in her bowl of oranges. voice as she looked forward to carrying out her Filipino At midnight she made a lot rituals. of noise in order to scare away evil spirits. She jumped around and yelled “Happy New Year” and banged on the table.

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She shook a sack of coins so as to invite in prosperity. She opened a door and a window so that good fortune and “positive vibes” could enter.

Currently, Connecticut is still in phase 1A, which means that long-term care facility residents, health care workers, and hospital employees all have access to the vaccines.

She turned on all the lights so that the coming year would be bright. Laura had a busy night. An Internet search coughed up more New Year’s Eve rituals that come from the Philippines. Take a look at these. Children are encouraged to jump as high as they can when the clock strikes midnight, as it is believed that this will help them grow taller. See Carr, A9

“The goal is to increase the number of health

care providers who can receive and administer the vaccine as the supply of vaccine increases and more members of the public are eligible for the vaccine,” Hansen said. Hansen added that the vaccines are expected to be available at the regular vaccination spots, such as pharmacies, doctors’ offices, See Vaccination, A9

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Health insurance expenditures will increase, but by no more than 19.5 percent, said Francis. The cost of the employee retirement plan is predicted to increase by 16 percent, or $31,177. Public safety expenditures are also likely to increase. Durham Volunteer Ambulance seeks a budget of more than $100,000, a 15 percent increase from last year, to accommodate vehicle maintenance and additional medical supplies.

Funds allocated to residential state trooper wages may decrease by more than $7,000. That plan may change, however, as Board of Finance member Chuck Stengel suggested hiring an additional trooper to help combat a surge in vehicle crimes.

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The go-ahead came through updated recommendations issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to the CIAC, as well as by Gov. Ned Lamont, who said during his Monday COVID-19 news briefing that youth sports, suspended along with high school sports since mid-November, could also resume on Jan. 19. “We’re about a week away from allowing practices to begin for all those moderate-risk sports,” the governor said. All that remains on the high school front is for the CIAC Board of Control to give the final approval. The Board was to meet Thursday, Jan. 14 and, informed with input from the CIAC Sports Medicine Committee, was expected to make a decision that morning. There is synchronicity to the Jan. 19 start date. Most school districts that have been in all-remote learning are due to resume in-person classes that day, which provides a two-week quarantine window coming out of the holiday break. As expected, the Department of Public Health is recommending that masks be worn by players, coaches and officials in the moderate-risk sports of basketball, hockey and gymnastics.

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Obituaries Gladys Leola Fields

Patricia C. John

MIDDLEFIELD- Gladys Leola (Etheridge) Fields died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 10, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved first husband Beverly “Skip” Tower. She leaves behind her beloved second husband, Roland Fields of Middlefield, Connecticut and her daughter and son-inlaw, Debbra and Daniel Wheeler of Middlefield, Connecticut. She also leaves behind three stepchildren and their families, Mark Fields of Old Lyme, Connecticut, Darral Fields of Deerfield Beach, Florida and Heidi DiNino of Lighthouse Point, Florida. Lastly, she leaves behind five grandchildren, Kelly Therrien Rybak (and husband Scott Rybak), Jaclyne Therrien (and partner William Lowe), Beverly Therrien, Daniel Craig Wheeler, Jr., “DJ” (and wife Hannah Doolittle Wheeler), and David Wheeler. She also leaves behind three great grandchildren, Jaden Bartolotta, Jessica Rybak, and Kylie Rybak. In addition, she has left behind a sister and three brothers with their spouses as well as a large extended family for whom she has always dearly loved. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gladys’s memory may be made to the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department, 406 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolit tlefuneralser vice. com.

SENECA FALLS, NY/ DURHAM, CT- Patricia C. John, 83 of Seneca Falls, NY, spouse of Richard L. John for 64 years passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer’s dementia.

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Born in Durham, CT on May 9, 1937, Pat was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Libby) Crawford and lived in Durham the majority of her life, retiring to Seneca Falls, NY in 2004. A 1956 graduate of Durham High School, Pat raised their two sons then followed her passion working with small children as a K-2 teacher’s aide employed by the Middletown, CT School District for over 30 years. She was actively involved with the Middletown Federation of Para Professionals Local 32161 AFT-CT including serving as Treasurer for many years. Pat followed her father in serving as a Justice of the Peace for 10 years and was a long-time member of the Durham Laurelites Homemaker’s Club. She also was a long-time member of the Durham Republican Women’s Club and baked many delicious homemade pies for the Club’s booth at the annual

Richard were married, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Middletown, CT. Upon moving to New York, she became a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Seneca Falls.

Durham Fair in September. Over the course of her life Pat had many dear friends including Gerry a pen pal from England whom she was randomly assigned in fourth grade. They met a few times over the years in both England and the United States. In 1998, their 50th anniversary was celebrated with a Town of Durham proclamation and party. Pat was also an active member of the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church in Durham including a number of years as a member of the vestry. She was proud of having her sons in the Jr. Choir and as members of the acolytes. When the Durham church fell upon difficult times, Pat then became a member of the church where she and

Pat is survived by her husband Richard L. John Sr. of Seneca Falls, sons and daughters-inlaw Richard and Bonnie John of Charlotte, NC and Dr. Gregory and Dr. Doreen John, DVM of Seneca Falls, NY, five grandchildren, Laura, Kelly, Henry, Spencer, Murphy and several dear cousins. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Old Durham Cemetery, 30 Town House Road, Durham, CT. There will be no prior calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, NY. Please consider leaving a condolence in memory of Pat at: doranfuneralhome.com. Donations in Pat’s memory may be made to Pathway Home of the Finger Lakes, 1529 State Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 or pathwayhome.org, or to Lifetime Care Hospice, 3111 Winton Rd. South, Rochester, NY 14623.

Durham Lions ‘Peace’ sign fundraiser In an effort to spread a message of kindness and hope, while also raising money to support its outreach efforts, the Durham Lions Club began selling winter-themed yard signs depicting a white dove and “Peace on Earth” message. For a donation of $25 or more, the club will deliver the sign to residents of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. All proceeds will go towards

the club’s efforts to aid local organizations and individuals in need. The club started the project to help make up for the loss of its major fundraisers — the Durham Fair and comedy show — both of which were canceled after the virus outbreak. To purchase a sign, mail your check for “Durham Lions Club,” to 414 Blue Hills Road, Durham. Or PayPal money to durhamlionsct@

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Red Cross The American Red Cross urges individuals who have fully recovered and received a verified COVID-19 diagnosis to sign up to give convalescent plasma now by completing the donor eligibility form at redcrossblood.org/plasma4covid. Blood donation appointments can be made for the coming days and weeks by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org, calling 1800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Free rides The Estuary Transit District’s complimentary COVID Testing Transportation program provides rides to test sites within the district. Details are available at estuarytransit.org.

Adult education Adult Education offers a free online program to prepare you for the GED exam. Free online high school completion classes to earn your diploma also are available. Call 860-3436044.

Al-Anon Most Al-Anon meetings are accessible via Zoom. For more information, visit ctalanon.org/meetings.

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Friends and family gather for a feast at midnight. This symbolizes their hopes for a prosperous year ahead. Eating sticky rice will strengthen family bonds. This will also bring you good fortune. Eating a type of noodles called pancit will ensure longevity, good luck, and good health. Chicken and fish are to be avoided, as they are associated with food scarcity. Water and rice containers should be full, as one wants to greet the new year with abundance, thus bringing prosperity throughout the year.

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One should be debt-free when the new year rolls in. The financial state you are in at midnight will remain with you for the rest of the year. (Uh-oh!)

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Of course, the other option of a lot of money sounds good. I’ll have to get a nightie with polka dots. Putting You should stuff your pockout oranges will not be a ets or wallet with new bills or with a lot of money, in or- stretch. I can shake a sack of coins. I can open a window der to invite wealth in for (not a door, as my dear kitthe rest of the year. ties might see this as a sign And last but not least, do not to venture from home). I can spend money on Jan. 1. This keep my water jugs full. (They are always full anyis said to give you a better way, in case of power outhold on your finances throughout the coming year. ages.) I can make a lot of noise; I usually do anyway. Hopefully, I will go into next Like I said, 8:00, not midyear better armed. The night. We’ll just call it The sticky wicket, of course, is that I can never stay up to Early Bird Special. midnight. I hope there is some giveand-take to these rituals. Will they be just as effective as, say, at 8:00? Let’s hope.

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shots administered since the rollout began last month. CDC recommends that Phase 1C include people ages 65 to 74, those 16 to 64 years of age with high-risk medical conditions, and essential workers not included in the first two phases. Phase 1C is expected to commence in mid- to latespring. nkorytnikova@ record-journal.com

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99 cases were reported locally 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.

Tilcon donates $22K in goods to pantries communities during this crisis. We are fortunate and enriched in more ways than I can say to do for others in such an unprecedented time,” said Tilcon president Gary Wall.

Tilcon Connecticut recently donated $22,000 worth of food to local food pantries. Pantries in Durham, Wallingford, New Britain and Newington will each receive $2,500 in goods. Another $12,000 will be donated to food pantries in Plainville and North Branford.

The company also contributed to the drive on behalf of its customers. Instead of sending out holiday baskets in 2020, Tilcon used the money to match what was collected by the employees.

The donations were made possible by Tilcon employees, who worked together to collect the food. Employees at Tilcon’s North Branford location also donated almost $3,000 in Stop & Shop gift cards.

“With the number of people in need of food, there has never been a better time to demonstrate the company’s commitment to giving back to local communities where employees work and reside,” said Tilcon commercial sales manager Bill Linehan.

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Venice Bakery owner Bruno Castaldi generously donated the bread.

860-349-70006 Way6Road, WayMiddlefield Road in Middlefield www.execoff.com 860-349-7000 excutiveofficesmfld.com

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William J. Lema, D.M.D.

Eversource payment plans are available

Serving Durham & Middlefield for 26 Years

William J. Lema, D.M.D. General Family Dentistry & Adults Accepting New• Children Patients

Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.

State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere

General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults Saturday & Art Evening Appointments Available State of the Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere Cosmetic & Bonding Saturday Evening Appointments Available Regular Hours:

Flexible schedules, supportive staff, one-on-one care

Gum Therapy Bonding • Gum Therapy • Cosmetic

Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm

Crowns & Bridges • Crowns & Bridges • Dentures & Repairs

• Emergencies Dentures & Repairs• Fillings • Root Canals

(860) 349-7006

EmergenciesHours: Tues–Fri 9am–6pm Regular William J. Lema, D.M.D. Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D.

Root Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) 6 Way Road, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern) 860-349-7006

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Fundraiser organizer Tina Olszewski stated, “[W]e are very grateful for Mr. Castaldi’s support and hope to continue to have such an amazing relationship with Venice Bakery.”

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Partnering up with Venice Bakery in Hamden, the local scouts sold bread to family and friends, and, moved by the pandemic and a desire to help vulnerable populations, the scouts sought donations of bread for St. Vincent de Paul and Amazing Grace. The local organizations depend on donations to aid the individuals and families they serve.

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6 WayMiddlefield Road, Middlefield 6 Way Road, 860-349-7033 Tel. Now 349-7033 — Press Release offering daytime hours

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