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Federal stimulus money to flow into community

NEW BUSINESS

By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

More than $10 billion will soon flow into Connecticut as part of the American Rescue Plan — a $1.9 trillion economic relief package signed by President Joe Biden on March 11. A look inside Iron Horse Equipment, located at 152 Guilford Road in Durham.

Durham’s an Iron Horse town By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Durham specifically, is predicted to receive $0.71 million in municipal aid while Regional School District 13 is set to receive $472,000, according to estimates shared by Congressman John Larson’s office.

caused by the pandemic, to invest in water, sewer, and infrastructure, or to make grants to small businesses and nonprofit services. The funds will also go directly to state residents in the form of stimulus checks, unemployment payouts, and more. Individuals who have an adjusted gross income below $75,000 should be receiving $1,400, plus additional payments for any children. Married couples filing jointly must have an AGI under $150,000 to receive the full $2,800.

A Wallingford outdoor power equipment seller has opened its second location, in Durham.

Municipalities can use the money to offset losses

Iron Horse Equipment, located at 152 Guilford Road, replaced the Durham Power Equipment store that closed in January after owner Stan Prusinski retired.

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The new store specializes in agriculture and lawn equipment from Gravely, Maruyama, Ariens, Troy-Bilt, and other brands. Also, Iron Horse Equipment provides support for all outdoor power products, ranging from industrial tractors to handheld equipment. The store was originally situated on Cherry Street in Wallingford before moving to a large facility at 71 S. Turnpike Road in Wallingford. Iron Horse Equipment owner Ben Febbriello said he is excited to expand to Durham.

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The Durham Board of Selectmen has proclaimed May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day, giving recognition to a young resident with the rare disorder and bringing awareness to this little-known condition. Iron Horse Equipment owner Ben Febbriello and office manager Christina Geremia. Photos by Nadya Korytnikova

“We’re a small, hometown kind of store, it’s not meant to be a big corporate store. Everybody knows everybody, we are keeping it local,” he said. The business owner and his crew renovated the space, replacing damaged sheetrock, adding new lighting, painting the ceilings

and floor, adding a new wood service counter, and taking down two walls to expand the space. Office manager Christina Geremia said they wanted to give the store a more modern look. See Equipment, A12

Apraxia affects the brain’s ability to coordinate muscle movements and speech and can impact all physical movement. It can be acquired by a brain injury, such as an accident or a stroke, or can be congenital. Five years ago, Clinton Parente, 6, of Durham, was diagnosed with apraxia as well as with an intellectual disability, alacrima-achalasia syndrome. At the time of his diagnosis, Clinton was among only 13 other reported cases worldwide and the first one in the United States. “We’ve since met with doctors from across the country,” said Clinton’s mother, Heather Parente. “There’s probably around 20 cases documented now. Apraxia is part of his condition.” See Proclamation, A3


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Robert Francis Hall DURHAMRobert Francis Hall of Houston, Texas and formerly of Durham, Connecticut, passed away on March 19, 2021, in Texas with family by his side. Born on March 8, 1926 in Middletown, he was the son of the late Harold and Lucy (Loveland) Hall and husband of the late Pat (Barry) Hall for fifty six years. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served two terms as Selectman in Durham. He acted as past chief and honorary member of the Durham Volunteer Fire Company, was a long-time member of the Middlesex County Fire Chiefs Association, and served in the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps for sixteen years. Robert was past President of the Durham Fair Association and a member of the National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry. He was proud of his eighty one years continuous membership of subordinate granges in Durham #57 and Hemlock #182 in Portland. Robert is survived by his four children, Patricia A. Bays (Mike) of Houston, TX, Nancy L. Hall of Cromwell, Robert B. Hall (Suzy) of Texas, and Harold F. Hall (Sharon) of Durham; four grandchildren; a step grandchild; six great grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews,

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A team of speech-language pathologists work with Clinton to help mitigate his condition. Town officials thanked Heather Parente for opening up about her son’s condition and bringing more awareness to the community. “Recognizing awareness of this and supporting any ef-

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and cousins. Along with his wife and parents, Robert was predeceased by his brother, Forrest G. (Joe) Hall and two sisters, Elinor Bentley, and Miriam Kinney. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Home Instead and Heart to Heart Hospice for the love and excellent care extended to Robert and his family. Funeral services will be private. A celebration of Robert’s life will be in May. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to Hemlock Grange #182, 17 Sage Hollow Road, Portland, CT 06480 or Durham Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 154, Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com. forts for research in this regard is well worth it. People thought that (Clinton) couldn't do things that he is doing today,” said First Selectman Laura Francis. “It’s amazing, and all because of the research that has been conducted.” nkorytnikova@r ecord-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @n_korytnikova

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Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m., “Nice White Parents” podcast discussion hosted via Zoom by the Levi E. Coe Library. The five episodes of this New York Times podcast series tell the story of a neighborhood middle school in Brooklyn founded in 1968. The podcast highlights the inequalities of the public education system and asks the question: “What should our public education institutions be providing to our students?” To register for this discussion, email levicoelibraryjess@gmail.com.

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On Saturday, April 3, members of the Model United Nations Club at Coginchaug Regional High School will collect new and gently used shoes for Soles 4 Souls, an organization that distributes footwear to people in need in the U.S. and around the world. Model UN club members will be stationed outside Strong School, 191 Main St.

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Scholarships TriCircle, Inc. (TCI) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for two memorial scholarship opportunities, each valued at $2,500. Applications are open to Connecticut residents who demonstrate a commitment to further their studies. We recognize that the epidemic of substance use disorder exists here in our state and, tragically, thousands of wonderful people have died due to the disease of addiction. We are honored to continue this scholarship opportunity originally created in memory

of Michael F. Gagnon II. Applications are available at tricircleinc.com/scholarship, or at the TCI office, 6 Way Road, Middlefield. Applications must be received no later than Saturday, May 29. For more information, email christine@tricircleinc.com. Middlesex County Farm Bureauagricultural scholarship applications are available at county high school guidance offices and from the farm bureau office. The $250 award is to assist a student in the study of any field

of agriculture. Applicants must be residents of Middlesex County, attend school in Middlesex County or be a Middlesex County Farm Bureau family member. Current college students and high school seniors are eligible to apply. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday, May 1. For further information, call 860-349-1250 or email semintz43@ gmail.com. Durham Agricultural Fair Association scholarship applications are available through the guidance

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People who earn more than $80,000, or couples with incomes above $160,000, will not receive a payment. Gov. Ned Lamont released a statement applauding approval of the American Rescue Plan. “I commend President Biden, Congressional Democrats, and particularly Connecticut’s Congressional delegation for their leadership and commitment to providing long-delayed relief for millions of American families, small businesses, state and local governments, our schools and child care system, and communities struggling with the economic fallout of this pandemic. It is a remarkable achievement,” said Lamont. While a few Durham and Middlefield residents said they are planning to use their stimulus checks to pur-

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Another Durham resident, Kenna Rae, said she’d rather see the economy recover and schools reopen than receive monetary aid from the government.

Several residents, including Tera Ehler, are planning to make improvements to their homes. Although Ehler and her husband have been “fortunate and employed” throughout the pandemic she said she is grateful that those most impacted by COVID-19 are receiving financial support.

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“I hope this bill marks a move not toward socialism, but toward reframing the government's role as protecting and supporting our

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after being struck under ments on where a truck is similar circumstances. These permitted to park. To many people, the jingle of incidents, both tragic, were I was pleased that the legisan ice cream truck stirs fond preventable. lature's Transportation Commemories of childhood and mittee quickly passed this the carefree months of sum- In each instance, the ice cream truck did not deploy bill and it now advances to mer. However, this sound the Senate for a vote. This has a different meaning for a safety equipment to alert wonderful family in Walling- drivers of children on foot in common-sense bill is supthe vicinity. School buses ported by my colleagues on ford that lost their child last summer in a tragic incident. have such equipment and it both sides of the aisle. makes sense for ice cream If you ever had the opportuFor those that are unaware, trucks to have similar safety nity to meet Tristan's parTristan Barhorst, who was features. ents, Christi and Tyler, it's only 10 years old, was struck For this reason, I introduced easy to see why this bill and killed by an oncoming car while walking away from a bill that will mandate such moved so quickly. Their strength and will to turn equipment and its proper an ice cream truck parked use on ice cream trucks with their tragedy into something on the opposite side of the Tristan's family in mind. positive is truly remarkable. road. Another unfortunate This safety equipment inincident happened the preLike their son, Christi and vious summer when a young cludes common-sense items Tyler want to help others. like a stop sign and flashing Hamden girl suffered perThey are truly special people manent life-altering injuries lights in addition to require- and raised a son who is described as courageous and compassionate. As a father, I cannot imagine the grief that comes with a loss of this magnitude. Because of Christi and Tyler, Tristan's memory will live on through the other children that this bill seeks to protect in his name.

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The Barefoot Woman has been spotted Well, here we go again. My feet, once again, are causing a ruckus. I would say they have become infamous. Most folks in this neck of the woods would not be surprised that my shoes were quickly tossed aside during our recent springtime temps. “Good riddance,” I say. “Ah, freedom at last,” my tootsies say. So I took my naked appendages for a test run, walking boldly down Madison Road on a 70-degree day. I had forgotten what a commotion this often causes. One car slowed down and checked me out, apparently trying to decide what, if anything, should be done with me. Another car stopped and the man on the passenger side asked me if I needed a pair of shoes. If it had been January and there was snow on the ground, I would have said yes and been most grateful to him. However, on a warm sunny day there was no need. Which I told him. And off he went.

So I thought we were done with all of this. Apparently we were not. The next day my neighbor told me that a state trooper, seeing him out in his yard, stopped and asked him if he had seen a woman with no shoes walking by, because someone had called and reported her. Oh no, I’m going to have to go on the lam! I decided to turn myself in. I stopped at the office of our resident state trooper and told him that I am always the one these calls are about, and that I am just fine, and really, I just hate shoes, and I will be barefoot until the winter, and they will probably be getting more calls.The man could not have been any nicer. He said he was not the one who took the call, but he understands because he hates shoes, too. A kindred spirit! If you have been following my little “foot saga” over See Carr, A9


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I anticipate a neighborhood watch, with people putting up signs that say “Lost, one pair of shoes. Please contact the Barefoot Woman.” My shoes are not lost. They are in the back of the closet, where they belong. I think the next time someone stops me, with that concerned look on their face, I will ask them what, exactly, worries them so. I’m not worried, and I don’t think they should be, either. I think the world is not ready for anyone who steps (barefoot, of course) outside the box. I should get a shirt that says, “I’m fine. I just love being barefoot.” So, dear friends, as the warm weather draws closer, you yourself may want to think about casting off those torture chambers that you call shoes. And if you want to go for a walk together, I’m game. I hope the sirens don’t bother you. You get used to them.

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the years, you may recall that this is not the first time my feet have caused an uproar. This time things went smoothly for me, but past incidents have involved police sirens and interrogations and a demand for identification. I suppose I should consider myself lucky that the SWAT team wasn’t called in. The post office does not put up flyers about wanted criminals anymore, but I suspect that if they did, my feet would be up there. Have you seen these feet? Wide enough to paddle a canoe. Bunions the size of doorknobs. Toes that can’t seem to decide which way they want to go. In sore need of a pedicure, or perhaps a trip to the blacksmith.

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