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Friday, June 5, 2020

Lyman readies for a different kind of strawberry season

POWDER RIDGE REOPENING

By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

Powder Ridge in Middlefield resumed allowing biking, disc golf and outdoor dining on May 21 as the state began lifting quarantine restrictions on businesses.

Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal

“We’re anticipating a really nice crop this year,” said John Lyman, executive MIDDLEFIELD — With vice president of Lyman June comes strawberry sea- Orchards. “We have three son, and this year is no ex- fields that are looking realception, even if pick-your- ly good.” own will look a little different due to the coronavirus. Pick-your-own will be different to minimize the poLyman Orchards is gearing tential spread of the coroup to open the fields for navirus. pick-your-own on Monday, June 8. The exact date will Lyman said they’re expanding the precautions be posted on its website and social media.

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Mountain bikers break out

By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

To comply with the state’s reopening guidelines, the park has limited mountain MIDDLEFIELD — Catapult- biking attendance to 250 ing off jumps and darting people a day, begun disinthrough the trees, mountain fecting equipment and ski bikers at Powder Ridge lifts after each use and proMountain Park escaped from vided gloves and masks for the coronavirus pandemic employees who cannot this weekend to enjoy time avoid coming close to othwith their friends and naers. ture.

Since Mountain biking and “I’m glad to see people com- disc golf returned to Powder ing out and a little bit of nor- Ridge on May 21 Loring has malcy return,” said training seen a surge in activity as lodirector Tom Loring on Sun- cals who have spent weeks day. in quarantine venture out.

The resort’s restaurant has also reopened, with additional outdoor seating and picnic areas added to the top of the ridge, which guests can access via the ski lift or on foot.

Resting at one of the fire pits set up around the outdoor dining area, Southington resident Sawyer Alix said he’s comfortable coming to the park with the precautions in place.

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Orchard worker Jesse Atwell empties a pail of weeds pulled from a strawberry field at Lyman Orchards in Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Middlefield.

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Obituaries Lynette Mable Brayshaw

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and choir master at Third Congregational Church in Westfield for several years. She was a member of Middlefield Federated Church. She operated her antique business “The Collector’s Loft” both at antique shows as well as two local shops.

Her love of Middlefield and its history led her to become President of the Middlefield Historical Society for many years and, to those who knew her, she will be remembered (and missed) as “The Keeper of Middlefield’s History.”

Along with her parents and husband, Lynette was predeceased by her sisters, Irma Morse and Marian Doane, her brother, Alan B. Brown, and her daughter-in-law Patricia Sattler Brayshaw.

Due to the present circumstances of social distancing, the family will hold private graveside services with a celebration of her life to be arranged for a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. In lieu of flowers, anyone who cares to is encouraged to make a donation to the Middlefield Historical Society 405 Main Street, Middlefield, CT 06455.

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MIDDLEFIELD- Lynette Mable (Brown) Brayshaw of Middlefield, CT, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was lovingly surrounded by her family during her last days, and will be missed by so very many!

Born on January 5, 1922 in Middletown, she grew up in Middlefield, and was the last remaining member of her graduating class from Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1939.

Lynette was the beloved wife of Robert E. Brayshaw who passed away in 1971.

They raised their family in Meriden for some years before returning to the home where she grew up in Middlefield. She was the daughter of the late Wilder C. Brown and Anne Leining Brown.

Lynette was the matriarch of a large family. She leaves her four children: Former 1st Selectman Jon A. Brayshaw (Gwen), Robert A. Brayshaw, Lynette Brayshaw Haber and Jane Brayshaw Rynaski. She also leaves behind her 10 grandchildren, including her granddaughter, Katie Brayshaw O’Connor with whom she was always very close, and 23 greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Robert W. Brown as well as several nieces and nephews.

Lynette was always a big part of Middlefield. As a young woman, she was crowned Apple Blossom Queen and Miss Lake Beseck. She was an artist, a musician and an authority on antiques. Not only did she play piano at Happy Acres Resort in its heyday, Lynette played the organ in many churches during her long career, most notably as organist

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Vote OK’s draft regs for farm breweries, wineries The Durham Planning and Zoning Commission recently voted in favor of a draft regulation allowing farm breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries to operate in town.

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The PZC voted 8 to 1 in favor of the draft on May 20. A final PZC vote on the new rules is expected this month.

PZC member Joseph Pasquale voted against the change, citing language issues with the draft. “I have legal concerns that it allows an applicant to come in ... that has no agricultural activity on a property,” he said.

According to the proposed draft, the new regulation would allow for agricultural operations to provide tours, tastings, other events, farm cafes and retail sale and wholesale of products grown or manufactured on the premises.

was “an amazing opportunity for the community, existing farmers and new and upcoming farmers.”

Jesse Allen, owner of Leaning Oak Farms and a member of the Agriculture Commission, said this regulation

“There’s also been the concern of the traffic, the noise, the trash, all of that. There’s no way around it – it’s going

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Heart display. Make a heart to display in the library win- Book drop: dows. Bring your creations to the library and drop in the The library book drops are now open. There will be no collection box. fines on items returned by June 15.

Programs for kids and teens: Curbside pickup: Crafts. If you’re looking for Curbside pickup has started. activities to do with your You may place holds on kids, check out the Crafting items available at the Corner on durhamliDurham Public Library only. brary.org. Click on the Holds will be ready the day “Kids” tab. after the request is Social Distancing made. Visit durhamliBingo. Print out bingo cards brary.org for more informaat durhamlibrary.org and tion. start filling in the squares Digital resources: by performing tasks that encourage learning, family inDurham Public Library ofteraction, helpfulness and fers a wide array of digital creative play. resources, Visit durhamlibrary.org.

The Middlefield Senior & Social Service Department hours have changed. The new hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals who are in need of assistance should call 860-349-7121.

Zoom exercise classes.

Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Call 860-3497121 to register.

Wellness checks. The Middlefield Senior Center staff will be doing wellness check-in phone calls during this time to ensure that members of our community are safe. If you are in need of anything, call 860-349-7121.

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Food bank. The following items are needed: laundry detergent, dish washing soap, shampoo, personal care items such as shaving cream, deodorant, razors, Senior Meal Program. peanut butter, jelly, tuna, Frozen meals are being depasta, pasta sauce, rice livered each Monday and are and potato side dishes, tisavailable for pick-up after sue, toilet paper, pancake mix, snack foods, baking 12 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. Call 860- items and condiments.

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In Brief Donate blood The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations. Healthy individuals are asked to make an appointment to donate. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767). Upcoming blood drive: Monday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fellowship

Church, 1002 Saybrook Road, Middletown.

ed revaluation project for the Oct. 1, 2020 Grand List is underway. The town has contracted with Tyler Technologies to perform the work.

urday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Colchester-East Hampton Water Pollution Control Facility, 20 Gildersleeve Drive, East Hampton.

Free paper shredding The Lower CT River Council of Governments has scheduled a paper shredding event for residents of Middlefield and Durham on Sat-

There is a limit of five bags or boxes per-car. No junk mail, envelopes, magazines, or books allowed. Visit rivercog.org to read up on new safety procedures to make this a contact-free event. Call 860-581-8554 for more information.

The first phase of the revaluation process is collecting current information on all properties within the town.

Durham had contracted to conduct a full inspection effort, including on-site visits to all properties. That process had been scheduled to begin in March.

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with written verification of the accuracy of existing town records.

In June, data mailers containing specific physical descriptions of each property will be mailed to each property owner. Property owners will be asked to review the information and make any necessary adjustments before returning the form. Detailed instructions will be included in the mailing.

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Strong showing by Strong debaters The following letter was sent to RSD-13 school leaders by resident Joel Nick:

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her team award.

Also, Elizabeth Nick was votCongratulations to Strong ed top speaker in two of her Dear Superintendent Serino, School’s Annika Liss, who three matches, and won two Mr. Sadinsky and Mr. Falwon the second-best Novice of three debates with her cone: speaker award for the entire teammate Aidan Bailey. tournament, and to the team I wanted to make you all Overall, Strong School’s of Annika Liss and Abigail aware of some exciting news! Waterman, who won the combined record was 4 wins On Saturday, May 9 the and 2 losses. third-best overall Novice Strong School Debate Team team award.

In only our second year, and virtually participated in the Connecticut Middle School Annika will receive two cer- the first year for each of these seventh-grade deDebate League’s Tournatificates from the Connectibaters, Strong School was ment. Approximately 108 cut Middle School Debate students from 11 midLeague for her speaker and dle schools in Connecticut team awards, and Abigail for See Debaters, A20 and New York debated this resolution: “This House beSchools lieves that it’s time to expand nuclear power for civilian use.”

Locals in college The Strong debate team, at times assisted by members of our high school team, met weekly at the high school (prior to the pandemic) and then virtually more recently to prepare to argue both sides of the resolution.

Editor : It must be nice to be part of Regional District 13 and work there. You don't even have to go to work in the morning, and you are getting a pay raise.

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Thirty-five million people have lost their jobs over an overblown communist virus,

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Let’s stop taking life’s simple pleasures for granted I know it’s stating the obvious, that our lives have changed drastically, in ways both large and small. That being said, let me, if I may, give you a glimpse into life at 319 Madison Road.

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What started out as a simple kayak mission – retrieving a fishing lure that was caught in the brush on the opposite river bank near the New Haven Road Bridge in Durham – ended up being a journey north on the Coginchaug River.

I knew that the swamp was difficult to traverse, but I figured I would do a little bit of exploring, as I was already in the water and the trek started out with ease.

I thought to myself, I had always wanted to kayak the length of my hometown river, and why not knock a section of this off the bucket list. I would just see how it goes.

It was a beautiful 60-degree day, partly cloudy in April. I had a pair of chest waders on so I knew I could pull the kayak through any

tough spots. It wasn’t that big of an area. Plus, I had my compass on my cell phone.

What could go wrong?

The first 150 yards were magnificent. I had to do the limbo under a couple of low hanging branches, I found a few more lures dangling like Christmas tree ornaments that other fishermen had lost in the brush. And I was the unexpected guest of a great blue heron that took flight as I approached.

Every time I see one of these majestic birds I always think of pterodactyls.

water flow became more difficult, aware that two other separate brooks, Cream Pot Brook and Parmelee Brook, were relatively close and their confluence with The Coginchaug was just a little further downstream. The whole area had just become a shallow pond, probably 100 acres or more that I could see.

At this point I had to get off of the kayak and start to pull it over certain pieces of high ground. I knew that I was off track of the main river and I contemplated turning back.

It was as if I slipped into a natural wonderland.

In hindsight this would have been the prudent thing to do.

I entered the center of the Durham Meadows and realized rather quickly that the beaver had the area dammed up to the point where it was difficult to discern where the main body of the river was. Looking for a

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depth of the water was shifting with every step from knee deep to chest deep.

Several times my boots got caught in the mud to the point where I almost had to leave them behind. But I have been through this before, so I made sure that with every step I either had a sapling or tree that I could grab onto. And if they were unavailable, I placed the kayak in a place where I could bear weight on its buoyancy.

Thinking about backtracking continued in my mind and the journey thus far had me tired and soaked in sweat. I was not quite to the halfway point and I was actually thinking that I would get through the beaver habitat and be able to find the river again.

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The beaver lair looked like it was done in the fall and I saw evidence of trapping.

While I was thinking that the situation I was in was pretty daunting, whoever was in here trapping during the cold months when beaver fur is in its prime is a heartier soul than I. I felt quite out of breath.

This was probably the most strenuous workout I had in several years. How did I let myself get so out of shape? I started thinking about how awful it would be if I had a heart attack in the middle of this swamp.

Thankfully, it was mid-day and I had plenty of time to get out of the mess I had gotten myself into. I decided just to slow down and methodically continue my course.

The last time I had gotten myself into a similar predicament was many years ago. I was in my late

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Unlike that cold winter day, late April days are longer, warmer and I knew I had plenty of daylight.

I took a deep breath, drank some water and decided to slow down and enjoy my surroundings knowing this would be the last time I would attempt this and the last time I would be able to enjoy the beauty of this swamp.

The slower pace made it a more pleasant – yet still arduous – process that at one point had me laying prone on my kayak so I could duck under the low branches.

At another point, when I was dragging the kayak the paddle had slipped off. Luckily it was only 30 or 40 yards behind me and I was able to retrieve it and continue. But this 20-minute setback I could’ve done without.

Beaver, they are an amazing creature, they cause so much property damage and flooding yet this does not take away from the miracle of what they can accomplish.

I looked in awe at the field of trees the beaver had taken down with symmetrical precision. I began to think that a human with a hatchet would be unable to duplicate this precise handiwork.

rolling my eyes – their art certainly deserves a place in one.

The flooded marsh that these industrious creatures fashioned for their own habitat and survival created a beautiful wooded pond area with little clumps of grass sticking out here and there. The skunk cabbage was starting to grow and a field of yellow marsh marigolds created a real pop to the eye.

became part of the landscape I realized this was actually a perfect day to be stuck in the mud. That said, I was also pretty thankful that Connecticut doesn’t have alligators.

At this point I was pulling my kayak more than sitting on it, and when I was taking one of my many breaks, I sat and wondered if the beaver ever took pause to admire the magnificence of the pond it created.

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After my break and trudging along further through the quagmire, I ended up finding some open water and got pretty excited. I actually sat in the kayak properly, started to paddle and felt a flow downstream. I was thinking I was out of the woods (pun intended).

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I made a poor decision to try to accomplish something without the proper equipment. So, unfortunately, like a moron, I did not bring an actual compass. I was relying on my cell phone. This is a mistake I’ve made before and swore I would never do again.

Luckily for me, it was a sunny day. I was aware of where I was and the direction that I was heading. Using the sun, I could keep my bearings. So Once again, I was quietly slipping through the swamp. I made the decision to head towards Greenbacker’s farm I’m sure the inhabitants field.

I had enough of the were unfamiliar with human intrusion, at least during this quagmire. I wanted dry land, and to get to the field, time of year.

I had to head in a northwest As I came around a bend, I direction. watched several painted turWith the sun, I was able to tles sunbathing on a dead keep on course. If I headed fall tree branch protruding due north I would get more from the water at a 30-deof the same. Due west, it gree angle. Upon my apwould be a much longer proach, the turtles dropped into the water – all but one. I journey to Tuttle Road. had to chuckle as I passed I needed to hit the farm the lone sunbather and he field. pulled his legs and head into This is when I heard a his shell. turkey gobble. I knew he I was cruising along quite was likely in or near the well now. I felt like it was farm field that I was heading going to be in relatively for, and it was close. open water between here and the next bridge at Wall- I continued to drag my kayak through the mire and ingford Road. But attemptthe swamp got dryer, leading to do the limbo for a ing into woodland. As I dead fall tree, I broke the walked, the kayak got heavseatback and had a small branch smack my eyelid. So ier. At this point it felt like it was 200 pounds. Perspiramuch for my recently-action soaked my clothes. quired comfort.

My cell phone battery was low because I was using an app to track my journey; a mistake I will not make again. I was really cruising, so I decided to make a call and let my brother-in-law Jeff, with whom I had prearranged picking me up when I finished this “short” journey, that I should be at the bridge shortly.

Then I saw the field. As heavy as the kayak felt, seeing the field gave me a burst of energy.

This phone call was followed up by hitting more of the same quagmire, so with a quick follow-up call, I let Jeff know I would be longer than I thought. I informed him that I would be turning my phone off because the app I had running was draining my battery.

I knew it was a huge field, but it was never as big as when I looked at it dragging a kayak, and saw how wet the recently harrowed field was and knew that I couldn’t drive a pickup truck to where I was.

My phone would not power back up after that.

I dragged the kayak to the back of the field, pulled it over a stone wall and stood there, amazed at how huge this field was. I knew it was a big field because I had parked cars in it for the Durham Fair many times.

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in the Apple Barrel store to the fields, including cleaning, social distancing, and limiting capacity.

Lyman encouraged people to consider visiting during off-peak times.

Customers will pay in advance for one of three container sizes and enter fields at specific locations. Staff members will be stationed in the fields to direct people and monitor crowds. Groups may be limited to four and fields may reach capacity on busy days.

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“It’ll be different, but we think the experience can still be a very, very positive one,” Lyman said. He thinks picking may be even better than previous years, since people will be forced to spread out.

The orchards’ annual Strawberry Festival — normally mid-June — has been can-

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an application with the Tax Collector no later than July 1, 2020 in order to qualify. The Interest Rate Reduction Program does not require an application to be filed by the taxpayer.

“I am very pleased that the Board of Selectmen adopted both programs that the Governor authorized,” announced Ed Bailey, First Selectman. “State statutes gov-

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Finally, I got to the end of the field and saw that I would be able to get a truck to the kayak. I dropped down in the field and laid on my back. I thanked the sun for being out today, and I thought about my friend Hank, whose ashes are spread in the meadow adjacent to the river. Watching my kayaking adventure, Hank would have had a good laugh at my expense.

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ern how taxes are collected by the town, but during this state of emergency the Governor is empowered to issue Executive Orders that can override state statutes.

The town’s robust rainy-day fund allows us to meet our cash requirements during the period of the Tax Deferral Program. The Interest Rate Reduction Program will provide a lower interest of 3 percent for those that are currently being charged the state mandated 18 percent.”

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