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Friday, February 21, 2020
BOE addresses referendum results, looks to the future By Everett Bishop Town Times
approached the public with this proposal in order to secure approval to move Last week, voters rejected a forward with the closure of proposal from the Board of John Lyman Elementary Education that would allow School in Middlefield. it “to determine the proWith the proposal rejected, grams and facilities rethe board has begun conquired to serve the stustructing another plan to dents of the district, inaddress district concerns. cluding the alteration, expansion or closure of dis“There’s two basic issues trict school buildings.” that came up: obviously Due to declining enrollment and increasing costs of maintenance, RSD-13
Durham resident and author Andrea Steele. Photo courtesy of Andrea Steele
Local publishes historical thriller By Everett Bishop Town Times
For the second year, the Friends of the Durham Library will host a MiniGolf Adventure fundraiser. Last year, the event brought in more than 300 people and was profitable for the library, according to library director Christine Michaud.
“The story is about an American woman whose only surviving family member, her grandfather, who lives in Germany, has taken ill,” Steele explained. Once in Germany, the woman finds an unopened letter among her grandfather’s belongings. It’s postmarked Berlin, 1945 – the year World War II came to an end. “The Trap” is set in both the present and during the war.
Moore mentioned “a number of options” in order to push forward the district’s regionalization plan. One plan includes revising the amendment to the regionalization plan to include language that would require a referendum vote before the closure of a school. See BOE, A4
MiniGolf Challenge returns By Everett Bishop Town Times
What started as a daydream became reality for Durham resident Andrea Steele, who has self-published her first novel, “The Trap.”
one was the closure of John Lyman School and the other one was a fear …
of increased authority of the Board of Education,” said BOE chairman Bob Moore.
This March prepare to see putting greens in the Durham Public Library as par as the eye can see.
“Last year went great and it was really a ton of fun,” she said. “I’ve had one kid repeatedly asking for the last year when we would be doing it again.” Reflecting on her writing process, Steele said the hardest part was maintaining coherent timelines. See Thriller, A16
PALS hires Rick Bolton, who owns Library Mini Golf, to set up the 18 holes in the library. See Golf, A4
A band of dwarves guard the Durham Public Library's hole at last year's minigolf fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Christine Michaud
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LIBRARY PROGRAM
Presenter says lost loved ones are never far away
Not just an author, nurse, and mom, Sherman is also a self-starter, creating the group Connecticut Ghost Hunters as a teenager. That’s what happens when you have been seeing spirits since you were a first grader. I mean, who else has un-
At the Levi E. Coe Library last Saturday, Sherman described the unique family that brought her to respect an interest in the otherworldly. I mean we all have in-laws that we would like to have exist in another dimension, but Sherman had family that validated her gifts, while cautioning her to proceed with discretion.
Most childhood memories are steeped in school, par-
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Dinner talk Farmer Craig Floyd will present “Regenerative Gardening—What the heck is that?” Monday, Feb. 24 in the senior dining room at the Middlefield Community Center. Potluck supper will be served at 6 p.m. (Bring your own non-disposable place setting and a dish to share). The presentation will begin at 6:30. For more information, call Sue VanDerzee at 860349-0777 or Betsy St. John at 860-807-5242.
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As solace to those of us who have lost loved ones, Sherman revealed that we need to step away from the belief that those who have moved on before us are only in the cemetery. In fact, she said, “Loved ones are with you from the moment they pass.”
er writer, the brilliant Anne Lamott : “You will lose someone you can’t live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up.” Beside you … in your broken heart … guidance to sustain us when the finality of death seems too much to bear. I’ll take it.
She doesn’t mean just in How else can you proceed memory either. She means when your age still resides in with you, as in beside you. A single digits? comforting thought.
In Brief Just in time for the winter doldrums, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., you’re invited to see a free movie – Bruce the Shark – at the Middlefield Federated Church. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
ents, friends, and birthday parties. To expect an understanding of paranormal occurrences sneaking in seems unfair at best. “I see dead people.” Don’t tell me you’re not thinking it.
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If you have ever watched a ghosthunting show, or, as this writer did when she was much younger, gone out on a ghosthunting expedition, then you might want to consider a trip to the Levi E. Coe LIbrary, where you can check out Sydney Sherman’s book “You are Not Alone.”
knowingly chosen an entity while playing the classic game of “Duck, Duck, Goose”? (Sounds more like “Duck, Duck, Ghost” to me.)
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Pete has strong roots in Middlefield/Rockfall from his mother’s side of the family, so moving to town gave him more family members close by. Chief Peter Tyc has served as a member of the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department since 1995, nearly 25 years. In 2009 he became a lieutenant, in 2010 a captain and chief in 2011. In addi-
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I am a New Englander through and through, right down to my bones. I had lived in Georgia for some years, a long time ago, and I don’t think there was a day when I wasn’t homesick. My heart never left Connecticut. And apparently it’s not just me that has an ongoing love affair with our neck of the woods. I know so many people who re-located, but also forgot to take their hearts with them.
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Days for Girls The Missions Committee at United Churches of Durham is preparing to participate in another Days for Girls workshop at the Rocky Hill Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 22. After having their amendment to their regionalization plan rejected at referendum, the RSD-13 Board of Education met to discuss next plans and possible revisions to the amendment. Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times
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capital improvements to John Lyman,” Moore said, adding that this course was the “most straightforward.”
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Should the board choose to move forward with this plan, Moore foresees holding that referendum in May. Should the amendment pass, the board could hold a referendum on closing John Lyman in November. Another option is to hold a referendum “to address the
Capital costs to maintaining John Lyman are estimated at $4.5 million. The board is set to discuss further action on these plans at its next meeting, slotted for Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444
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Corned beef dinner Our Lady of Mercy Parish at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, will host its annual St. Patrick's Day corned beef dinner Saturday, March 14. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children. Visit the parish office, or call William Panciera at 860-349-1565.
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Letters to the Editor Truly grateful Editor : The Levi E. Coe Library is truly grateful for the grants we received from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation to support new and exciting initiatives. This year, the generosity of CVEF allowed the library to pur-
Successful gathering Chairman Don DeVivo of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that the chamber held a very successful Business & Education Partnership Advisory Council Annual Breakfast led by Chairman Todd Corey at Middlesex Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Chamber President Larry McHugh noted, “I would like to thank Dr. Steven Minkler, CEO of Middlesex Community College, for hosting our Business & Education Partnership Advisory Council Breakfast and for his support in this program.”
Minkler introduced Diane Bordonaro, director of noncredit programs, to give a presentation on Continuing Education/Skill Up Manufacturing Program Shortterm training. This program leads to national or state certificate and employment in the workforce. Joining the council were students and their counselors from Coginchaug, Cromwell, and Westbrook High Schools, along with other guests and faculty. Attendees interacted with graduates and listened to their success stories.
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Schools Role models sought Regional School District 13 is seeking preschool-age role models for the 2020/2021 school year. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 28. To request an application, or for more information, visit rsd13ct.org or contact Crystal Castro at 860-3497208.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY
Honor Roll
Wild & woolly matchup at Wesleyan By David Rooney Special to the Record-Journal
Colliding for the first time since playing to a 5-5 tie on Dec. 28 at Northford Ice MIDDETOWN — Truly, it Pavilion, Sheehan drew first wasn’t over until it was over. blood at Wesleyan when junior Anthony Romano In a rivalry hockey game that scored from the middle of saw 11 goals that tended to the right face-off circle with be scored in dramatic 9:42 left in the first period. bunches, the Sheehan TiLyman Hall tied it up a few tans defeated the Lyman Hall Co-op in a 6-5 nailbiter minutes later, as senior Matt Pettit scored from right in that came down to the final seconds on Saturday night at front of the net. Pettit was assisted by Weir. Wesleyan.
Durham Grade 9, high honors: Analiese Driscoll; honors : Priscilla Pascucci. Grade 11, honors: Lila Cerritelli. Grade 12, high honors : Amanda Pernerewski. Middlefield Grade 9, high honors: Kaelin DaSilva; honors : Piper Griffin.
Sheehan never trailed, yet twice saw LH erase two-goal deficits, including in the third period, when strikes by Aidan Weir and Connor Chordas roughly half a minute apart pulled the Trojans even at 5-5 with 3:51 left to play.
Grade 10, high honors: Faith Yusza. Grade 11, high honors: Jessica Carta. Grade 12, high honors : Rachel Arreguin, Anna Yusza. Rockfall Grade 10, honors: Bridget Higgins, Haley Morales, Alanna Rondinone. Grade 11, honors: Alyssa Rondinone.
Sophomore Anthony DeFilio put the Titans back on top just 29 seconds later, but victory wasn’t secured until Sheehan killed off a penalty in the waning minutes. Division III Sheehan skated off at 13-2-1. Division II Lyman Hall – which also draws players from HaddamKillingworth and Coginchaug, fell to 8-7-1.
Grade 12, high honors: Anja Dell'Oso, Grace Higgins.
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junior Luke Festa regained the lead for Sheehan deflecting a deep shot from just inside the blue line that found its way through multiple defenders and into the net. Sheehan extended its lead with just two seconds remaining in the opening period when junior Joseph Romano scored off a steal just inside of the right face-off circle. He put in a pointblank shot and put Sheehan on top 3-1 going into the second period.
Lyman Hall scored two consecutive goals early in the second period to tie the game at 3. First, T.J. Arduini scored a breakaway goal on an open net with 12:49 left in the period. Sheehan disputed the goal, believing that a penalty had been called and play should have been stopped when Lyman Hall touched the puck. See Hockey, A16
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Names for Democratic, GOP primaries released Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld and California businessman Rocky De La Fuente, whose name also appeared on Connecticut’s Democratic presidential primary ballot in 2016, were selected to appear on this year’s ballot, Denise Merrill announced.
no reason!” Romano wrote “everyone in CT see this for what it is,” calling Merrill’s decision “political pettiness.”
J.R. Romano, chairman of the state Republican Party, criticized Merrill for holding a GOP primary, accusing her on Facebook of “forcing towns to spend money for
“What J.R. calls pettiness, we call democracy,” he said. “Our office followed both the letter and the spirit of the law, and let the voters decide.”
Gabe Rosenberg, Merrill’s communications director, said the secretary of the state was following the law.
Merrill said Connecticut law requires her to place on the ballot any presidential candidate whose candidacy for a party’s nomination “is generally and seriously advocated or recognized according to reports in the national or state news media.” Merrill said her office has been collecting news articles for the past year to decide who met that requirement. See Primaries, A13
Lawmakers to revive aid in dying, crisis pregnancy centers legislation By Jenna Carlesso The Connecticut Mirror
Aid in dying and the regulation of faith-based pregnancy centers, two contentious issues that couldn’t gather enough support to prevail last year, will return this legislative session. But even staunch backers of the hotbutton proposals are skeptical they will succeed.
Both topics won enough votes from the Public Health Committee on Friday to spur new legislation. Aid in dying, which did not make it out of committee last year, would allow doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill patients. In the most recent version of the bill, only patients who have six
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DURHAM- John Elden Staneika, 69, of Durham, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11, 2020 at Apple Rehab of Middletown. He was the husband of the late Kristina (Bell) Stanieka. John leaves behind three daughters: Johanna, of Meriden, Lanya, of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and Annalise, of Middletown. He also leaves a granddaughter, Grace, and a brother, Jerry. John will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Apple Rehab of Middletown for his care in his last years. A graveside service was held in Mica Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory to Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenSpringfield, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. To share memories or send condolences, please visit www. doolit tlefuneralser vice. com.
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Nothing is more fundamental to our community than the safety of its citizens. From all of history, the protection from the ravages of fire is paramount for the survival of our neighbors and for the economic vitality of communities. When the proverbial disaster strikes, it is the volunteers who come to the rescue. Volunteer fire companies have a long tradition, not only here in the United States, but all over the world. The volunteer firefighters are expected to be on call 24/7 to respond to emergency calls, which may involve long periods of time. They are also expected to participate in training, equipment maintenance and fundraising; which is more – unrealized to the public – “behind the scenes” time spent.
Chief Tyc not only participates in all these endeavors, he is the leader of his company, building camaraderie by encouraging the women and men volunteers in their duties, and seeing that the company is run in a safe and efficient manner. Nowadays, the recruitment of volunteers is a challenge to all volunteer organizations. Pete effectively motivates individuals to join the department through community outreach and diligence. He can be seen at community events raising the visibility of the company in his efforts to seek volunteers. Recently, we had a disastrous emergency when a house was totally engulfed in flames. Pete was there leading the MVFD not only battling the flames but making certain that no one was in harm’s way and that those displaced were being looked after. When First Selectman
They never complain about the missed family dinners, the holidays cut short or the late night fire calls – they just grab their gear and head into the emergency.
tree lighting, Chief Pete is there leading with enthusiasm. He leaderships motivates his volunteers, who themselves do so much for our community.
Peter and his wife Diane raised two sons who now proudly serve alongside Pete in the fire department, both in leadership positions. When you attend an event at the firehouse, the whole family is there working, serving and making a difference together for our community.
Pete’s leadership at the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company isn’t just about fire protection and emergencies, it’s about our greater community and making it a better place for all of us to live. From community food roundups to feeding the hungry, to hot chocolate and hot dogs at our Christmas
At the ceremony, First Selectman Ed Bailey presented a proclamation, designating Jan. 18 as “Pete Tyc Day” in Middlefield. Lions District MD23C honored Pete with a plaque, a most-deserving nominee.
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Last Friday, some members of the health committee practices at the facilities. questioned why the controUnder the measure, the versial issues were being resurrected in a short session. attorney general could have required the preg- Lawmakers have only three nancy centers to pay for months this year to move and disseminate correc- bills through the General Assembly. tive advertising or to post a remedial notice that rectifies misleading “I wish the [committee] chairs would exercise a little advertisements. bit more restraint in raising Critics say staff at the fa- every single issue that legislators want because, when cilities sometimes pose as medical professionals we raise too many bills, we don’t do things well,” said to lure women and hand out false informa- Rep. Vincent Candelora, RNorth Branford. “There are a tion about abortions. lot of demands – whether it The centers have also been accused of posting be tolls, our transportation misleading information infrastructure – that are going to take up a lot of time in on billboards, buses, brochures and websites. this building. And when we take up issues like these, it Republicans opposed will swallow up a lot of that the measure last year, time.” saying it unfairly targetSteinberg encouraged the ed faith-based institutions and gave unneces- committee to tackle difficult From A8
“The law is clear for us that the threshold is not who can win or viability,” she said. “The threshold is whether they’ve been generally and seriously advocated for or recognized by the national and state news media. And I would argue that all of these people certainly have had recognition.” Much of the state’s attention will be focused on the Democratic primary, however. The list of Democratic candidates that will appear are: former Vice President Joe Biden, former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, businessman Tom Steyer and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Candidates who were not selected by Merrill can still appear on the ballots if they file petitions with the signatures of at least 1% of the active members of their party.
topics, saying it would set a “bad precedent” to shy away in a short session.
The session ends in May, and lawmakers won’t face re-election until the fall.
“That could be a slippery slope to us not doing our jobs,” he said.
Members suggested that the bills be tweaked so legislators aren’t deadlocked over the same points.
Others noted that the outcomes for both proposals would likely be unchanged from last year, since the same people are debating them.
Despite the lofty challenges, Rep. Jack Hennessy, DBridgeport, said it’s important to address issues like aid in dying.
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Friday, February 21, 2020
Hockey From A7
Nevertheless, the call stood and the goal counted. The Trojans were within 3-2. With 10:55 left in the period, Co-op senior captain Mike O’Toole scored from close range on the left side of the goal to tie the game at 3-all. However, Sheehan responded twice to go into the final frame leading 5-3.
The game-winner from DeFilio came half a minute later.
Lyman Hall had a power play with 2:28 left in the game. The Trojans also pulled their goalie for an extra skater. But, ultimately, on a night of big offense, Sheehan held on defensively to seal the deal.
tance, and they don’t work there, you might live in New England.
From A12
If you’re proud that your region makes the national news 96 nights each year because Mt. Washington is the coldest spot in the nation and Boston gets more snow than any other major city in the U.S., you might live in New England. If someone in Home Depot offers you assis-
If your dad’s suntan stops at a line curving around the middle of his forehead, you might live in New England. If you have worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you might live in New England. If you have had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you might live in New England.
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If I was drinking right now (I’m not), I would be raising my glass to us New Englanders. Dorothy had it right – there’s no place like home.
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Then, Joe Romano took advantage of a Sheehan power play to score his second goal of the game with 7:55 on the clock.
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“I have these sliding glass doors behind my desk and I had a marker and the timeline of where the characters were, what the dates were, all on the glass,” she said.
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Safe to say, Steele’s debut novel has exceeded expectations. She said publishers are interested in “The Trap” becoming a series. And D. Donovan, of the Midwest Book Review, said “historical fiction tempered with mystery doesn’t get much better than this!””
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First, DeFilio scored off a deflection right in front of the net with 9:44 left in the period.
Sheehan’s 5-3 lead held until, with 4:28 left in the game, Chordas scored from near the blue line to bring Lyman Hall to within one. Just seconds later, Weir scored to tie the game at 5.
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“I think that there’s a story inside of everybody,” Steele said. “Don’t be afraid to take it on. Embrace creativity and don’t be afraid to fail.”