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Deluge hits state to begin month The state was deluged with heavy rains and flooding Sept. 1 and 2, the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which dumped more than half a foot of rain on much of Connecticut and wreaked havoc across the Northeast.

Caribbean Food Festival draws crowd By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Despite the rain Sunday, the annual Heart And Soul Caribbean Food Festival still managed to draw a crowd. The festival, held at Powder Ridge, featured Caribbean cuisine, live music and an array of cultural activities.

Typically held in Danbury, the festival made its first appearance in Middlefield this year.

Festival-goers enjoyed Caribbean cuisine, entertainment and live music during the Heart And Soul Caribbean Food Festival Sunday at Powder Ridge in Middlefield. Nadya Korytnikova, Town Times

Terrence Jack, the festival manager, feels it is important to hold musical events so people have something to enjoy, especially since the festival was canceled last year due to the pandemic.

“There are a lot of people who are just dying to listen to live music, and we are happy that we were able to organize that,” said Jack. “Yes, the weather is not cooperat-

ing, but still, everyone seems to enjoy it.” With a lot of parking spaces and a large recreational area, Jack said, See Festival, A5

The Durham Volunteer Fire Department took to social media to warn residents: “Heavy rain is forecasted for our area overnight tonight into the morning commute. This event has the potential to be a once in a 50 year event for our small town. If you have lived in Durham long enough you know we have a high potential for water over the roadways, flooded basements, and small streams going over their banks. If you find yourself in trouble move to higher ground and call 911.” Seymour got the highest amount of rainfall in the state, 8.72 inches, with Ida's final punch hitting a stationSee Rainfall, A2

Back to school, and a solemn anniversary the Delta variant and the overall COVID-19 pandemic. By Doug Schuch

September in Durham and Middlefield means the start of another school year, and we are very pleased with a successful opening in spite of the ongoing challenges of

It was great to be in the schools on Sept. 1 and feel the energy and excitement as we start reconnecting with our young learners after a long summer break. I would love to say that I could actually see that ener-

gy expressed on the faces of our young learners, but, of course, I couldn’t do that because we were all wearing masks. In July, as we planned the opening of our schools, we had been hopeful that things could operate a bit more normally in 2021-22. But

here we find ourselves again balancing the health and safety of everyone with the need to be in school. I want to thank our young learners, families, and employees for their ongoing adherence to all of our Fall 2021 Back to School Guidelines. In addition to requir-

ing masks for everyone indoors and on school buses, as we did last school year, we are also requiring our employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Both of these are state mandates, as are the majority of guidelines that we are following. You See Schuch, A6

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Just trying to keep the ‘perk’ in check

When my boys were home, I had one morning person and one not so much. There was no use in even trying to talk to Jordan in those wee hours before school. He was obviously in a state of misery. Ryan, on the other hand, met my perkiness with his own

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When friends of the family came over, as the night wore on their kids would be out like a light in the living room. land for about a day, said Gary Lessor, meteorologist with the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University. Statewide, floodwaters

So yes, I am full of vim and vigor at a ridiculously early hour (the kitties don’t seem to mind), but you probably won’t be surprised to know that I am out like a light in front of the TV – and early – nearly every night. Usually by 8, and sometimes, during the winter months, at 7. I’m lucky I don’t live with anyone who is a night person, and who would drive me to the brink of insanity with their vim and vigor. If my not-morning friends wanted a bit of revenge, they could call me at the ungodly hour of 8 p.m. But they don’t, because they are nice people. And they know they would get no more than a grunt out of me, if that. Seriously though, I am too tired to pick up the phone after 8, so it’s best to not even try. I’ll catch you the next morning, though. Bright and early.

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I believe I made the switch from night owl to morning lark when my kids were little, and I was in sore need of some “me time.” And that time came if I got up early, early, early, before my little tykes did, so I could have an hour to read. It was nirvana, that hour.

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My growing-up years certainly did not see me a lover of mornings. I would lumber to the kitchen table in my pajamas and hover over my bowl of Cheerios, so tired I thought I could just die right on the spot. My stepfather, who was a morning person, would prance around, singing, and so I really do know how not-morning people feel around me. I wanted to throw something at him.

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But not me. The folks would come in from the kitchen and find me wide awake. The last one standing, always. Maybe I thought I would miss something if I let the Sandman have his way.

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So I try to keep the “perk” down, out of respect for them. It’s hard. I always have to make a concerted effort. Apparently not concerted enough, though. One coworker recently told me I was draining her. And she looked it. Okay, dialing down, dialing down. It’s just that the perkiness — well, it’s a force unto itself, and not easily reined in.

I wasn’t always a morning person, though. Far from it. I used to, years ago, keep company with the better part of the night. And when I was at UConn I would stay up all night and sleep all day, and then be so mad at myself for doing that. People would tell me that I had missed a beautiful spring day, or some such thing. And I would vow to turn my schedule around, flip the days and the nights. But when you sleep all day, of course you are not tired at night, and so the vicious circle continued.

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But this optimistic attitude and perkiness have never sat well with the people I have worked with over the years. By the time they drag themselves through the front door I have been percolating for several hours. I’ve got feet on the floor even before the sun starts his day. And it is apparent that my colleagues have not greeted the day with such eagerness. And would like to be left alone, if you please.

brand of perkiness. He would play Metallica at a sonic boom level, and we would dance and have towel fights. Ah, the good ‘ol days.

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I’m a morning person, much to the chagrin of everyone around me. I can’t seem to help it. A whole day ahead of me, just ripe with possibilities (Although I must admit, every day is pretty much the same.) I feel like I have been given a clean slate.

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EDITORIAL: Heading back to school in a complex age As back-to-school headlines arrived this past week, a cluster of stories stood out. The topics illustrate the complexity of caring for kids in a pandemic. From early childhood programs to college level, educators and others involved with school planning have worked to create safe, welcoming environments conducive to learning. The challenges are significant. From masks to vaccine policies to better building ventilation systems, there’s a lot going on. These issues ultimately are about individuals, their mental and physical health. Their potential to learn and succeed. There is a critical need for leadership and perseverance along with a commitment to allocating the time and money, to get on top of the situation.

Some staff have left, fearful of working with unvaccinated kids. There’s also a state requirement that staff be vaccinated or submit a weekly COVID-19 test. It all adds weight to recruitment woes.

State university and college campuses, Quinnipiac University and the University of Hartford all have implemented strict policies regarding mandated vaccination for students and employees. Enforcing these rules means taking a tough stance. For example, at Quinnipiac, residential students who did not upload their necessary vaccination or exemption records were not allowed to move into university housing.

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That’s six months before the legislature even considers talking about a fix. In general, towns are expected to fund smaller projects such as HVAC upgrades. But given the new urgency of airborne disease, we must find the political will to move beyond whatever encumbrances are in the way. A lot of work has been done to get schools back on track and the efforts of educators, along with city and health officials, should be appreciated.

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Sometimes a simple approach like a clear mask for a teacher can go a long way toward making things better. Sometimes, it’s more complicated. But either way, we

The problem is finding funds to fix those old systems as federal pandemic relief money may not cover the cost. The Connecticut Mirror reports a state policy restricts aid for heating, air conditioning and air quality control projects. The policy could be reviewed by legislators, but likely not before the 2022 General Assembly session in February.

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In a recent Record-Journal story, Tina Valentin, director of child care operations for the Meriden-New BritainBerlin YMCA, talked about the impact of the pandemic and voiced concerns similar to other area child care providers. She’s dealing with staff shortages, the need to implement vaccine policies and, of course, the constant question about whether children will have to wear masks.

Area colleges and universities are adjusting to new realities, too, as the fall semester begins.

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Middlefield Firehouse on Main Street. Bring a chair and a friend and enjoy a little late summer garden ambiance. Compost pilot kits will be available for sale.

Yoga on the Lawn Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services and Local Wellness Coalition offers Yoga on the Lawn Friday Sept. 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Allyn Brook Park. This free event is open to beginners and all ages. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. For more information, contact Dena Miccinello at 860349-0258 or dmiccinello@ dmyfs.org.

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Celebrate the end of the third season of the Middlefield-Durham Giving Garden Saturday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. The garden is located behind the Middlefield Community Center and the

A ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks will take place on the Durham Town Green Saturday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., rain or shine. All are welcome.

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Despite the rain, visitors still enjoyed the food, drinks, and live music. Most people brought umbrellas to stay dry while watching the performances.

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can view these guidelines and a short video that includes highlights at rsd13ct.org, along with other related information. We also expect these guidelines to change in the months ahead, and we will do our best to keep everyone informed.

This week we also commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. I remember the horrific events of 9/11 for a number of reasons. On the morning of the attacks, I was in a meeting at Rodney Thompson Middle School in Stafford, Virginia, where I had recently begun serving as an assistant principal. Our principal, Mike Trant, called me out of the

meeting and let me know about the attack of the World Trade Center North Tower. He then asked me to go to each classroom and discreetly inform our teachers about what was happening. By the time I had completed these notifications, the South Tower and Pentagon had also been attacked. This third target, the Pentagon, had a direct impact on our local population, as many of our parents worked at the Pentagon or in close vicinity. Our communication to our families was also hampered that day, as local cell towers were not designed to handle the heavy volume of activity that exploded across the entire Washington D.C. metropolitan area. People at school were so scared, as you might imagine, and it took our collective efforts to finish the school day and get everyone home safely. My other memory of 9/ 11 actually occurred a number of days after the attack, when I was driving to school. I was listening to the radio news and learned that my friend, Ann Judge, had died in the attack on the Pentagon. Ann was the travel director for the National Geographic Society, and someone I worked with closely when I was in the Navy.

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Ann was one of the passengers on Flight 77, along with three young learners, Rodney Dickens, Asia Cottom and Bernard Brown; three teachers, James Debeunere, Sarah Clark and Hilda Taylor, and her colleague Joe Ferguson. The eight of them were bound for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary off the California coast to participate in a research project titled the Sustainable Seas Expeditions. Instead, they perished together See Schuch, A7

Obituaries Henry A. Robinson DURHAM- Henry A. Robinson, 87, of Durham, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 1, 2021, following a long illness. Hank, as he was fondly called, was born to Arthur and Gertrude (Crowell) Robinson, on February 19, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, where he grew up. A graduate of Boston University, Hank spent his professional career as an aeronautical engineer, traveling the world for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for more than 30 years. Hank was widely loved and respected by all who knew him, always ready to help a neighbor or stranger, no matter where or when he was needed. A man of many skills and interests, Hank was a longtime resident and active citizen of Durham, where he served on numerous boards and commissions, including many years as chairman of Planning and Zoning and two elected terms as the town’s First Selectman. Over the years, he also devoted much time and energy to the Durham Fair’s photography, traffic control, and security departments. In his spare time, Hank loved all things mechanical from Scorpion GTs to airplanes of every vintage. Hank met his wife, Carol, at Pratt & Whitney, and they married on February 14, 1959. In addition to raising their three children, the couple enjoyed

entertaining family and friends and traveling in their RV from Canada to California, Maine to Florida, and Alaska to Mexico. Hank is survived by Carol (Merwin), his wife of 62 years, and three children: Jeffrey (Janice) of Medfield, MA, John of Middletown, and Elizabeth of Groton, MA, and eleven grandchildren. He also leaves his brother, Oren Robinson (Pamela), of Rochester, MA, and a host of dear friends near and far. Gifts in Hank’s honor can be made to Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT, Inc., 34 Shunpike Road, Unit 12, Cromwell, CT 06416 or the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Durham, CT 06422. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.

In Brief Paper shredding The Lower CT River Council of Governments will host a paper shredding event Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Residents may bring up to five bags or boxes of confidential paperwork

for shredding — no commercial paper, books, cards, magazines, etc. Visit rivercog.org to learn more.

GED classes GED classes are ongoing for area residents. Call Middletown Adult Education at 860-343-6044.

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Obituaries

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MIDDLEFIELD- Helen T. (Samojedny) Kokoszka, 100, of Middlefieldm passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Leopold C. Kokoszka, Sr., a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a World War II veteran. Helen was born in New Britain, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Rembisz) Samojedny, Polish immigrants who came to the US hoping for a better life. As the oldest daughter of her famil,y Helen helped to raise and care for her younger siblings. As a teenager she continued that financial assistance by working part time jobs after school and then joined the ranks of women who supported the war effort of World War II in American factories as an employee of Fafnir Bearing Co. During the war Helen met her future husband Leopold and after peace was established, they moved to Middlefield and became the mother of two children and was a housewife for many years. Later she rejoined the workforce and the last stop on her professional career was with the Middlefield Post office and held the record for the oldest female mail carrier in the US Postal service at the age of 82. She carried boxes of dog treats in her mail jeep and had a host of furry admirers all over town who waited for her every morning next to their mail boxes. Most of all

Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., will host seasonal vaccine clinics: Sept. 21, 12 to 6 p.m.; Oct. 12, 12 to 6 p.m.; and Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Flu, shingles, pneumonia, and the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine will be available. The informed consent form is available at townofdurhamct.org.

Maureen Westbrook, chair of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, announced that the President of the Connecticut Sun WNBA team, UConn basketball great Jennifer Rizzotti, will serve as keynote speaker at a virtual Chamber Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The meeting will take place via Zoom from 8 to 9 a.m. The cost is $10 for chamber members, $15 for non-members. Register at middlesexchamber.com.

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when their hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon. I imagine that anyone reading this article who was alive in 2001 will recall memories

Helen enjoyed caring for people, gathering clothing or food for the needy, and running for town office to help her community, Helen wanted to leave the world a better place. Helen is survived by a son, Leopold C. Kokoszka, Jr., of Middlefield; and a daughter, Kathleen Kokoszka and her husband David Cichon of Middlefield, two sisters, Claire Samojedny, Faye Samojedny, both of New Britain, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Maryann Weber and two brothers Frank and John Samojedny. A Funeral Liturgy was held Friday, September 3rd at 12 p.m., at St. Colman’s Church, Hubbard St., Middlefield. Burial was in Middlefield Cemetery. Calling hours were held at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, on Thursday, September 2nd from 5 to 7 p.m. To share memories and express condolences online please visit www. beigafuneralhome.com.

of their own from 9/11, and whether or not you lost someone close to you on that awful day, I hope that we can all honor those victims by remembering their sacrifice. — Doug Schuch is RSD13 superintendent of schools.

Join Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition for a marijuana education talk, via Zoom, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. As a suicide loss survivor, presenter Laura Stack brings marijuana education around the globe to raise awareness of THC use, mental illness and suicide. Register via dmlwc.org.

Farmers Market The Durham Farmers Market is held on the Town Green Thursdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. through the end of November.

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Test results show pandemic, remote learning, slowed academic progress The Connecticut Department of Education released results of the 2020-21 statewide assessments last week, providing a picture of student achievement since the 2018-19 school year. The Connecticut Mirror reports, “The department examined results from the state’s Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) exams, SAT School Day, Next Generation Science Standards Assessment (NGSS) and the Connecticut Alternate Assessment System.

Freshman students work in the media center on the first day of school at Cheshire High School on Thursday, Sept. 2. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

“Because the pandemic caused schools to shut down during the latter half of the 2019-20 school year — which led to the U.S. Department of Education waiving assessment requirements for that school year — the report does not in-

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clude information from that period.” In the state Department of Education’s report on assessment results released Wednesday, Sept. 1, officials reported overall rates of student proficiency across Connecticut districts were lower during the 202021 school year than during 2018-2019 — especially for students in remote learning for all or part of the school year. A news release said test results showed students who had spent at least 75% of the school year attending school in-person lost the least amount of ground in academic achievement. Meanwhile, students who had attended school in person for less than 75% of the school year, or who had spent all or most of the year in remote learning “showed substantially weaker achievement and growth during the pandemic,” the release said. The results “reinforce the state’s continued efforts to ensure students have access to in-person learning in the safest environments possible,” state Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker stated in the release. “In addition to addressing students’ academic needs, in-person learning ensures that all of our students have access to the critical supports that schools provide.” Student achievement varied by grade level and whether they are considered to have high needs. That group, according to the state Department of Education, includes students whose families are low-income, students whose primary language is not English and students with disabilities. See Report, A9

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Results showed remote learning had impacted elementary school aged students the most. Middle school students in

grades six, seven and eight were also impacted, but the results were mixed. For example, in-person learners in sixth and eighth grade showed growth, as did remote learners in seventh grade. — Record-Journal report

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goal of CRT is equal division according to racial groups.

The current flag-bearer for CRT, Ibram X. Kendi, writes, “The only remedy to racist discrimination is antiracist discrimination. The only remedy to past discrimination is present discrimination.”

The Durham Volunteer Fire Company, the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps, I most fervently hope Critithe Emergency Management cal Race Theory never makes Department and our Resiits way to RSD13 schools. dent State Trooper all provide amazing service to resiGene Riotte dents and visitors. They always act professional and Thank you ask for nothing in return. They handle emergency and Editor : life-threatening situations on As we mark the 20th ana daily basis while engagniversary of 9/11, please reing in long-term planning member our own first refor future incidents. sponders and public safety I believe I speak for the enprofessionals in Durham.

We are in the second year of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training at my workplace. Said training has Critical Race Theory as its foun- Kendi spoke at the American dation. The following is what Federation of Teachers I know. TEACH 21 conference. CRT is antiwhite racism. It is the intersection of Marxism — in which there are only oppressors and the oppressed – and race. Application begets a tautology: whites are oppressors and one knows oppressors because they are white. Only white.

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A report by the Associated Press says at least 12 other states have enacted abortion bans early in pregnancy, but all have been blocked from going into effect. “What makes the Texas law different is its unusual enforcement scheme,” the AP report states. “Rather than have officials responsible for enforcing the law, private citizens are authorized to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions. … Under the law, anyone who successfully sues another person would be entitled to at least $10,000.”

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The above statement was signed by Deputy House Republican Leaders Rosa Rebimbas (R-70th) and Lezlye Zupkus (R-89th), and state representatives Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80th), Robin Green (R-55th), Cindy Harrison (R-69th), Kimberly Fiorello (R-149th), Irene Haines (R-34th), Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77th), Donna Veach (R-30th), Terrie Wood (R-141st), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105th) and Anne Dauphinais (R-44th).

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