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Plenty of fireworks options to pick from

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Middletown's annual fireworks festival has been delayed until September, but there are several local options for celebrating Independence Day the traditional way.

July 2 Meriden – Fireworks are returning to Castle Craig. When the sun sets, families and friends can gather at Hubbard Park to view the show. Sidelined in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Summer Concert Series has returned to Allyn Brook Park. The free concerts are held Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Photos by Nadya Korytnikova

One of the best days of the week

Madison – Waterfront area off of West Wharf Beach. 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5).

July 3 Bristol/Southington – After a long day of riding rollercoasters and running through the water park, stick around at Lake Compounce after the sun sets for a fireworks show. See Fireworks, A11

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Pride event well-attended

Durham’s Recreation Department and the local Lions Club have partnered for the 2021 Summer Concert Series. This 30-year-old tradition comes after the cancellation of the free, outdoor series last summer due to the pandemic.

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“It’s a wonderful community event, and there are different types of music each week, so hopefully it will be able to appeal to different genres and ages,” said Luke Backus of the Durham Lions Club. The concert series is held at Allyn Brook Park, located off Picket Lane. The concerts run every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 5. “It’s one of my best days of the week,” said Recreation Director Sherry Hill. “Just a nice place to come down, be with your family, listen to some nice music, get a hot

More than 100 people gathered on the Town Green last month to celebrate Durham’s first-ever LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration. The attendees included Durham officials, state Sen. Christine Cohen, state Rep. John-Michael Parker, and a representative from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s office. See Pride, A4

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The Engine Room band kicked off the 2021 Summer Concert Series on June 24.

dog, or a hamburger, and have a great time.” D & S Hot Dogs & Catering sells hot dogs, burgers, Philly Cheesesteaks, kielbasa, grilled cheese, and more. Concert-goers can also bring their own food and drinks, Hill pointed out.

Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. Hill believes that after a year of COVID-19 restrictions, the Summer Concert Series will be well-attended. See Concerts, A3

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In Brief Durham and Middlefield Town Hall and the Transfer Station will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

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Outside you will find furniture, records, tapes, CDs, Monthly Tag Sales at Our La- books, pictures and frames, dy of Mercy Parish, 272 Main baskets, electronics, sporting St., Durham, will be held equipment and more. Inside Saturdays July 3, Aug. 7 and there will be clothing, toys, Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to to 1 jewelry, China, linens, and p.m., rain or shine. more.

Chip sealing The Middlefield Department of Public Works has scheduled its annual program of chip sealing for the following roads: Hubbard Street, Cedar Street, Derby Road, Maple Street, Mack Road, Lake Road, Lake Shore Drive.

Stop by the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition’s table at the Durham Farmers Market.

Knowledge, with a side of fresh produce By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times

Growth mindset: The belief that hard work can get you anywhere. I can’t run a mile .. yet. I can’t speak fluent French .. yet.

Guide: Did you know that 79 percent of local seventh to 12th graders say there is a trusted adult in their life? A much-needed foundation in

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If the first payment is not paid on or before August 2, 2021, interest must be charged from July 1, 2021, at a rate of 18% per annum (1.5% for each month or fraction thereof) with a minimum interest charge of $2.00 applied to each delinquent tax bill. No bill will be sent for the January 2022 installment. Payments may be mailed to: Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422, or visit: www.townofdurhamct.org. to find other accepted forms of payment by clicking on “View & Pay Taxes”. Processing fees apply. The Tax Collector's office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm Martin French, CCMC Tax Collector, Town of Durham, CT

challenging times. Respect: It’s not just about how we treat one another. It’s about how we model positive behaviors, like avoiding alcohol and other drugs. Offer: We all need help at times, but we need to offer it too, particularly at the end of an arduous year. Seventyfive percent of teens in our community say they know See Wellness, A3

Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Thursday, July 22 from 12 to 3 p.m. Age eligibility: 12-plus for Pfizer, 18-plus for Johnson & Johnson.

Activity days Youngsters age 8 to 12 are invited to join DMYFS/ DMLWC for some summer fun. Each week will consist of fun and creative projects with step-by-step guidance. Register at dmyfs.org/ summerfun. For more information, email Ivo@dmfs.org.

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Throughout July, the Local Wellness Coalition will be expanding on the acronym “GROW” – guide, respect, offer, welcome.

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Durham that the Town Tax on the Grand List of October 1, 2020 is due and payable in two installments, July 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022. All Motor Vehicle Taxes and Taxes in the amount of $100 or less are due and payable in full July 1, 2021.

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I can’t master Minecraft .. yet. Like the growth mindset, the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition’s latest initiative reminds us that we can work toward our goals one step at a time. Or perhaps one letter at a time.

The work has a tentative start date of Thursday, July 15. Minor delays in traffic are to be expected. On-street parking will not be permitted. Vehicles which hamper the operation will be towed at the owner’s expense. Also, do not allow any water to enter the roadway as this will cause the chip seal to fail prematurely. After the application, there will be excess loose stone that can be hazard to motorists if they exceed the temporary 15 M.P.H. speed limit that will be posted. Check middlefieldct.org for the latest information.

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where to go for that help, which means we have an awful lot of helpers out there. Welcome. When we welcome those who are different than we are, we support developmental assets, which provide kids with the ability to make good decisions.

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“We didn’t have a lot of things all year, we couldn’t go and interact with people, so I think now we start to really appreciate some of the nice things that the Recreation Department and the town of Durham are offering,” she said.

ket to gain a better understanding of “GROW,” and what the group is all about in general. You may also visit the Local Wellness Coalition online at dmlwc.org. The opportunities to get involved with the LWC are numerous, and in detailing the breadth of the group’s outreach, Assistant Program Coordinator Lynno Vo summed it up by saying supporting the Local Wellness Coalition is supporting the community.

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The Engine Room band opened the series on June 24 and Beth and the Boys were to perform on July 1. The remaining concert schedule: Kings of Karma, July 8; Jeff Conlon, July 22; River of Dreams (Billy Joel tribute band), July 29; Number 9 (Beatles tribute band), Aug. 5. The band performing July 15 had yet to be announced.

The Summer Concert Series at Allyn Brook Park is held Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 5.

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In Brief Revaluation Middlefield has contracted Vision Government Solutions to conduct the 2021 Revaluation. The first step that involves the general public is a Data Mailer, which was mailed to every residential property owner in town. Review the information and return the questionnaire to: Vision Government Solutions Inc., 1 Cabot Road, Suite 100, Hudson, MA 01749, as indicated. Field inspectors will be seen throughout town, measuring and reviewing properties, taking photos of homes and commercial properties, and conducting door-todoor building permit inspections.

On Saturday, June 12, Durham held its first-ever Pride celebration. Approximately 150 people attended the event, which was held on the Town Green. Photos courtesy of Bob Donahue

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The June 12 celebration was held just over a week after the Durham Board of Selectmen passed a proclamation designating June as Gay Pride Month. “We gathered together joined by fellow citizens, local leaders and members of the greater LGBTQIA+ community to share the spirit of the Pride movement,” said Bob Donahue, chairman of the town’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. “It was beyond spiritlifting to see so many different people of so many different backgrounds all coming together to learn, to share, to embrace, to sing, to dance, to accept, and to love.”

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Library Durham Public Library Hours. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet safety. Safety PAWtrol with the CT Humane Society. Thursday, July 8 at 3 p.m., outside at the library. For youngsters in kindergarten through Grade 5. Discover how to safely interact with dogs by learning how to read their body language. Visit durhamlibrary.org to register. Doodle Art (Zoom). Tuesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. For age 11-plus. Create some black and white doodle art following this year’s Summer Reading theme – Tails and Tales. Visit durhamlibrary.org to register.

Read to Rover. Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, July 29 at 3 p.m. For all ages. Read one-on-one to Jackson, a certified therapy dog. Email Miss Lauren at lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for a 15-minute time slot. Summer Reading Program. Visit durhamlibrary.org for details (click on the Kids tab). Pick Up Packets for Kids. New activity packets are available each Monday for youngsters up to age 12 (while supplies last). Pick Up Packets for Teens. New activity packets are available each month (June 21, July 5, Aug. 2) for age 12 and up (while supplies last). Spanish Conversation (Zoom). Fridays, 4 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@durhamlibrary.org.

French Conversation (Zoom). The first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@durhamlibrary.org for the weekly meeting link. Practice tests. Planning to get your learner’s permit or driver's license this year? Practice with free DMV driving tests. Visit durhamlibrary.org for more information (Digital Resources tab). HelpNow. The library offers HelpNow – an on demand eLearning service for students in kindergarten through college.

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Levi E. Coe Library July hours. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday, July 5.

Update. Appointments are no longer needed. Masks are still required in public areas of the library. Questions? Call 860-349-3857. Lawn games. The library has bocce, cornhole, croquet, horseshoes, Kan Jam, ladder toss, and more. This project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation.

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Obituaries John Edward West DURHAM- John Edward West, 67, of Durham, passed away on June 21, 2021, in the company of his loving wife, Chris. John was visited, entertained, phone called and surrounded by many dear friends and family members at the Comfort Care Unit at Middlesex Hospital and for months preceding his admission there. Each one of his friends and family meant the world to him. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late John Henry and Barbara Jean West. He graduated in the second graduating class of Coginchaug Regional High School in 1972. John was a true artist. The media he most often used to show his talents were his carpentry skills, his music and his photography. He worked as a cabinet maker and finish carpenter. He played the guitar, harmonica, piano and drums. John could make percussion out of any household item that was handy if impromptu music came up at a party. He formally played guitar in local bands, Heartland, and more recently, CJ West and The Downtown Train. He did plenty of informal ‘horsing around’ with the Players Night Irregulars. He sang with the Notre Dame Folk Group for about twenty years. John loved the beach,

nature and the beauty of the world. He loved fishing and water sports. Block Island was his favorite place to be. John captured his love of nature with photography. He was a long-time committee member of the photography department at The Durham Fair. Besides John’s artistic aspects, he was very talented with many other things. His friends called him “The Wizard”, “because of the wonderful things he does.” He could fix a car, replace a window, build a piece of furniture, troubleshoot a computer, cook a great meal, build a boogie-board, teach a cat how to bark, make a key for a locked case out of a broken screw driver and practically anything else that came his way. Besides his loving wife of 40 years, Christine Satagaj West, John leaves his three adoring cats, his sister, Lorrie Martin and her husband, Bill, of Durham,

and his sister Elaine Woodard and her husband Craig, of Missouri. He leaves his best friend and cousin, Mark Pagano, of Virginia, to carry on the shenanigans. He also leaves his nephews Nathan Woodard (Laura), Daniel Woodard and Geoffrey Martin (Kate), and his niece Samantha Satagaj, as well as many, many dear friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Cat Tales of Connecticut at http://cattalesct.org/ donate/. John’s family gives heartfelt thanks to the wonderful and very caring nurses and staff on the Comfort Care Unit. John’s family received relatives and friends at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown, CT, on Sunday, June 27th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held the next morning, Monday, June 28th at 10:00 am at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main Street, Durham, CT, where Our Lady of Mercy Parish live streamed the service at https://www.youtube. com/channel/ UCOhZP xlu3W124CpRaIfGAig. Interment followed in Mica Hill Cemetery, Mica Hill Road, Durham, CT. For online condolences and information, please visit www. doolittlefuneralservice. com.

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The days are getting shorter; soak up that sunshine Dear Diana, I received your letter. Thank you so much. I love getting mail. These days everyone wants to text, and as you might guess, I have no fingers with which to do so. You’re not alone, my dear. Most people are so excited to see me when I arrive on the scene, but then

get used to me in short order, like I will stick around forever. But come August there is a turn of events. August brings a bit of wistfulness to most of you. You know the days are numbered. And I know it never helps when people remind you that September can be lovely. You know, in your heart, that it is the beginning of the end.

Truth be told, I myself would like to stick around a bit longer. I love seeing everyone so happy. The children seem to especially enjoy me. But I must not be piggish. Autumn is always waiting patiently in the wings. And she really is a darling, so I want to give her a turn. And to the point, I have noticed that you are enjoying these mellow days.

It makes me happy. Nobody likes to be taken for granted. I see how much you enjoy the sunlight when you get out of bed at 5:00. See Carr, A9


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You are such a hoot in your doggie pool. I used to watch you spend countless hours From A8 in your above-ground pool, swirling around and around, I did detect, however, that reading and drinking tea. on my longest day, a thought Ah, good times! I never perched itself in your nogthought you would be able gin. That thought being that to give that pool up. But, that now the days will start to get doggie pool seems to be shorter, and the morning will working for you. It was a come, all too soon, when I good call, pulling the plug, am not knocking on your so to speak, on your big window when you rise. No pool. The water, more often worries. You still have plenty than not, looked a bit funky. of time with me greeting you I was afraid you were goin the wee hours. Beside, reing to take on a greenish member your vow to live in hue. That would not be a the moment? Let’s start dogood look for you. ing that now. You are most welcome for

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the plethora of honeysuckle. I like to surprise you every year with my gifts. Have you noticed that your yard is different every year. Variety is the spice of life, as they say. You’re welcome. Ah yes, the chilly nights. I believe you did file a complaint about them. But then you are also not happy when my nights are so hot that you cannot sleep. Chilly is better, don’t you think? You could always go with a blanket. Besides, I am just getting started. I haven’t even had a chance to stretch my legs. The chill will be gone soon enough. I do see you notic-

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ing the “nice touches” more, like taking stock of nearly every bird that flies overhead. I know you love them so. Do be careful, though, when you’re driving. Eyes on the road! You put in a request to slow down the growing of the grass. Not much I can do about that. Grass will do what grass will do. Perhaps, since you are not a fan of mowing, you could hire a team of goats to gnaw away at the stuff.

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and soul. And don’t be concerned so much about how you look in a bathing suit. Everyone else is too worried about how they are looking in theirs to be taking notice of you. I will, per your request, try to hang out a bit longer this year. I’ll have a little chat with Autumn and see if we can put her on hold, just for a little while.

Meanwhile, keep on enjoying my many gifts. More to Doggie pool aside, I do hope come. you get down to the saltwaFondly, ter a few times this year. Summer Nothing beats it, for body

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Locals in college American International College, Springfield, Mass., named Riley Carey to its dean’s list for the spring semester. Clemson University, Clemson, N.C., named Madeline DeFlippo to its president’s list for the spring semester. Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., awarded Matthew Woznyk a bachelor’s degree finance (magna cum laude).

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University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., named Micala Fontanella, Victoria Slight, Jamie Breton and Garrett Puchalski to its dean’s list for the spring semester. University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa., named Caroline Gmyrek to its dean’s list for the spring semester.

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RSD13 educator applauds ‘Right to Read’ legislation Legislation designed to improve grade-school reading curricula across the state — which was voted out of the Committee on Education in the spring but never came to a vote in the House of Representatives — became law as part of the massive budget implementation bill. The legislation, initially dubbed the “Right to Read” act, calls for $12.8 million in spending to ensure that school districts where stu-

dents are falling behind can hire reading coaches. Baked into the Right to Read legislation, despite some pushback from educators and parents during public hearings, is the establishment of a Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success at the state Department of Education that will oversee the reading curriculum for Connecticut students in grades PreK-3.

“There is a proven method for literacy instruction, and we need to use it in all of our Connecticut classrooms. Our students are entitled to it,” Sen. Patricia Billie Miller wrote in a Stamford Advocate opinion piece. Miller, who shepherded the legislation, lays blame on the state for the thousands of students reaching third grade each year still struggling to read.

“This is the result of Connecticut’s ‘hands-off ’ approach to reading, which has failed to properly train all educators and to require proven, evidence-based practices and programs in every classroom,” Miller claimed. While tutoring could help many struggling readers, perhaps an even larger component of the legislation is that every district by 2023 will be required to have in

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Women of the Woods (or WoW), a program of Everyone Outside, offers monthly hikes in the Durham/Middlefield area. Durham resident Lucy Meigs is offering two socially-distanced hikes per month. For additional information, visit EveryoneOutside.org or email Lucy at Lucy@EveryoneOutside.org.

The Salvation Army annually helps nearly 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. Volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Katie Perrett, Volunteer Coordinator for The Salvation Army Southern New England Division: Kathryn.Perrett@use.salvationarmy.org, 860-702-0042.

Middletown Adult Education has joined a national campaign to enroll adult learners into programs that equip them with skills that lead to high school equivalency and jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage. Adult education provides on-ramps to better jobs and to college. For more information, call 860-343-6044 or visit maect.org.

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