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9/11 remembrance unites community By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times
People explore Lyman Orchards' apple orchards, which are open for pick-your-own now, on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Photos by Bailey Wright, Record-Journal
Apple picking’s still popular
That “doing of good” is visible on a daily basis in our community, but most meaningfully on the anniversary of Sept.11, when we live among those who are driven by the motivation to bring neighbors together, when the pull of television coverage would otherwise keep them apart.
By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff
MIDDLEFIELD — Apple picking, a crowd favorite fall activity, has gone largely untouched by the ongoing pandemic this year, with visitors to Lyman Orchards saying they still got the full experience. Christina Hallinan, of Cheshire, said she’s been visiting Lyman Orchards on and off for years, since she was young. On Wednesday, Sept. 9 she went apple picking with her son Benjamin, 5. “It's a nice fall activity,” she said. “There's not too many people here so it's safe.” After picking their own apples, the pair planned to visit the Apple Barrel and see if they could find some ducks at the lake across from the store. It’s the additional family fun that also attracted the Malson family all the way from
If you were fortunate enough to read “This is Where You Belong” last year, when it was adopted as a celebration of community, then you are familiar with the analysis of what makes a great town. Author Melody Warnick writes extensively about buying local, meeting your neighbors, and becoming involved in politics. Most importantly, though, she reminds readers that if you love the place where you live, “you should do what’s good for it.”
the Fairfield area in Newtown. Dave and Bridget Malson, with their son Adam, 2, visited with Adam’s grandmother.
Karen Kean, in her patriotic mask, moments before leading the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Durham. Photos by Bronwyn Commins
An interesting phenomenon happens when you talk to these fine individuals. Interviews take on a life of their own, extending outward like one of those expandable sphere toys that you played with at the store checkout. You start with one idea, and one list of questions, and within seconds, that list has branched out in all directions, transformed in completely nonlinear fashion. See 9/11, A5
The Malsons said they would normally use some of the apples to bake — like they did with peaches from Lyman Orchards earlier in the season. They may not have time, however, as they were moving out of state within days.
After picking apples, the family said they would grab donuts and apple cider from the Apple Barrel and maybe “We'll either eat them on the do the corn maze too. This year’s maze theme is a thank you to frontline workers. See Lyman, A16
The 9/11 memorial in Middlefield contains portions of the North Tower.
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HARTFORD — On Friday morning, Sept. 11 the Connecticut football community anxiously anticipated the outcome of a meeting that could have decided the fate of high school action in 2020.
Some of the ideas were new, but it appears likely the final conclusion will remain unchanged. Traditional tackle football will probably not be played in Connecticut this fall.
“What they presented were some new strategies that may reduce the risk of droplet spread and transmission of the virus,” said DPH Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford. “I will say, and the CIAC acknowledged, these After a three-hour discusstrategies are not proven. We sion at the State Capitol in just don’t know whether they which the Connecticut Inter- will they reduce the risk of scholastic Athletic Confertransmission by a little, a lot ence presented new strateor not at all. gies on how to lower the risk “I think the idea of pushing of playing football, the state high-risk sports off until we Department of Public Health, noting that the effec- have better data about tiveness of those strategies is whether these strategies will not yet known, reiterated its work is a good idea and we would encourage the CIAC to stance that football is highcontinue to consider a later risk and would be better season for fall football,” she played in the spring. added.
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This first happened when I interviewed Karen Kean, library assistant at Strong School and one of the greatest assets the town of Durham has ever had. The rapidity through which new questions popped into my head was most likely due to the fact that Karen has touched the lives of so many in our community. You have seen her at the Durham Fair, at sporting events, and at nearly every band and chorus concert that has filled the auditorium of Coginchaug Regional High School. Yet, there is so much more. Kean’s reach goes far, particularly in her insistence that the events of 9/11 never be forgotten. If you attended last Friday’s ceremony on the Durham town green, you heard her express it far more eloquently than I can. “I’m glad you're here, because I don't think we should ever forget.” When asked earlier in the week about the ceremony, Karen made it sound so simple, although, of course, it’s anything but. “It’s too important to not do it,” she said. That way of thinking had Karen leading this ceremony one year after that dark day in 2001 and she hasn’t stopped. While the rest of us sometimes struggle with how we can adequately show reverence, Karen’s wisdom both
This mindset is why Karen is able to attract such talented people to her gathering each year. Take Mark Zito and Lou Rascati, otherwise known as the Kings of Karma, who are there to support Kean and commemorate the “meaning of the day.” Most likely, you have experienced a Kings of Karma concert, but until you have heard John Legend’s “All of Me” transformed into a tune that bathes you in hymn-like
Dan Maramount, president of the Durham Fair, certainly echoed the thoughts of those in attendance in expressing that it was “an honor to be a part of this sense of unity” that has, thanks to Kean, taken place for the last 19 years.
our country and the people who died.” Ask what it is about Karen Kean that brings people together so completely, and he will respond with what we all know to be true: “There is a piece of her everywhere.” Often, Karen will read a poem written by Town Clerk Kim Garvis. This epic reflection on Sept. 11, 2001 so effectively captures our collective shock and
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How about that? There can be bipartisan ‘love’ By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff
At the end, Fasano and Klarides-Ditria were given a trophy in an award ceremony.
CHESHIRE — On Saturday morning, Cheshire played host to a state political matchup, only this one was held on the clay tennis courts at the Copper Valley Club. In an exhibition, Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Social Services employee Maria Raposo-Bullers faced off against State Senator Len Fasano and State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria as part of the Fifth Annual Connecticut State Employees Campaign Tennis Tournament. The event enables state employees to contribute to non-profit charities in the workplace.
“I think there were much better volleys this year than last year. It was good tennis,” said Fasano.
Fasano and Klarides-Ditria came out fast to win the opening two games of the eight-game pro set and didn’t give up the lead.
“I like playing as you get older. You have to pick a sport that isn’t as bad on the legs. You can play it any time, short or long.”
“It was a lot of fun; I really enjoyed it,” said Fasano, a Republican who represents Wallingford, Durham, East Haven and North Haven in the 34th District. “The Governor is a good guy. He has a good sense of humor.”
While opponents on Saturday, Raposo-Bullers enjoys playing with Klarides-Ditria, a certified athletic trainer and state Republican who represents Seymour, Beacon Falls, and Derby in the 105th district.
Lamont and Raposo-Bullers won the third and eighth games of the match. RaposoBullers was nervous and excited about playing with the Governor. “I didn’t want to let him down,” she said. “I thought it was a close match. We had a lot of deuce points. In the end, we just couldn’t pull it through, but I think we did OK.”
“She is an amazing player; she is very strong,” said Raposo-Bullers Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, spectators wore masks at the tournament, but the state employees feel that playing tennis still allows people to use social distancing. See Bipartisan, A15
After playing a doubles match on Saturday at Copper Valley Club in Cheshire, state Sen. Len Fasano, left, and Gov. Ned Lamont playfully battled for the Connecticut State Employees Campaign trophy. Lamont's partner, Department of Social Services employee Maria RaposoBullers, is standing in the background. Photo courtesy of Marcy Light
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“I love playing the game and love playing for a really good cause like this,” explained Lamont. “I love (that) the state employees step up. There is so much need out there and that is what this event is all about.”
As the highlight match of the two-day tournament, Fasano and Klarides-Ditria won by the same score (8-2) as last year when they faced off against Lamont and Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye.
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Gail M. Powell asks: For decades, local Food Pantries, Food Banks and Social Service agencies have struggled to help individuals and families who face hunger, food insecurity and lack of primary medical care obtain and receive these basic life necessities. The sense of urgency in meeting these needs was dramatically exacerbated when the Coronavirus/COVID19 struck in the beginning of 2020. Due to economic shutdowns, the primary issues all social service agencies faced now impacted an entirely new population and more severely affected those already living in the margins prior to the pandemic. Food and lifesaving drugs were indisputably the primary areas of serious emergent need.
What plans, programs and/or policies would you put in place to insure a failsafe supply chain for basic life necessities in the event of a second wave of COVID19, another pandemic or natural disaster – fire, weather related (floods, hurricanes, others), or an economic depression?
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Tournament Director John Rasimas spoke with CVC Tennis Chair Ken Maddalena about playing in Cheshire.
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Over the weekend, the Connecticut State Employees Campaign Tennis Tournament crowned eight division winners in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Pickleball was played on Sunday.
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“We didn’t need to have a lot of contact out there,” reflected Raposo-Bullers. “Nobody gets that close on the court. I think tennis is a very safe sport.”
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Lyman Orchards’ Executive Vice President John Lyman said masks should be worn at all times unless social distancing is possible in the orchards themselves. Because the tree fruits are spread out, he said it’s easier for people to do. Masks are required in the Apple Barrel and maze at all times.
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In general, Lyman Orchards' approach to coronavirus safety has been to spread distance and time between customers. They limit the number of people allowed in the orchards, maze and store at a time and encourage people to visit throughout the week instead of just on the busy weekends. He said the number of people coming to pick has increased over past years, likely due to the coronavirus encouraging people to stay outdoors where the virus can travel less. This past weekend, Lyman Orchards introduced tables akin to farmers’ market tents so that people can buy popular store items outside instead of waiting in line to go inside. Lyman said the season is running about normal, with apples probably being available until the end of October. People may notice more dropped fruit under the trees due to the recent tropical storm, he said. “The apple crop looks good, most varieties are on the
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“Some of the places we went to in Newtown you have to wear the mask even while you're picking, but it’s nice here that if you social distance yourself you don't have to wear it,” Malson said.
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Thanks to the steadfast care of those at the firehouse, there is no way anyone could forget. Tyc showed me the memorial that is in place steps from the firehouse door: a stone marker adorned with flowers, all arranged within a concentric array of a thoughtfully-designed tribute to those who were lost. There is more, too; a cherished remnant, a portion of a steel beam from the North Tower, so poignant in its representation of the strength that has
Tyc shared details of the elaborate application and approval process to receive that steel, complete with the promise that it would be maintained and cared for. It’s more than apparent that this is a promise that has been met.
The Town of Middlefield also took on the challenge of honoring the day, despite the complexities created by the pandemic. To make sure no one was excluded, the town live streamed the ceremony on Facebook.
For those who can bring people together in remembrance of one of the bleakest days in our nation’s history, we are grateful. You are the very people Melody Warnick was talking about.
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Friday, September 18, 2020
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bottles and designated areas for players to take their helmets off and have a breath.
I can Google to my heart’s content. In my previous computer life, I would just give up when my laptop decided that I did not need to avail myself of any information whatsoever. I’d click on websites, but the dear girl saw fit to open up precious few. Oh, think how smart I will be now; the world at my fingertips!
The CIAC also discussed the idea of making changes to kickoffs and punt rules. The CIAC will now await a formal detailed response by the DPH before making its next move.
Of course, time will tell. I had thought that about my car, which I got 12 years ago. At first I kept it spotless, inside and out, making a vow to myself that I always would. Now it looks like a family of raccoons have taken up residence in it. But right now, my new laptop and I are having a torrid love affair. And should you decide to have a virtual party, I’m in. I will be sure to don my best nightie.
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“They recognize that their is urgency to this (process),” said Lungarini.
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“The latest date we would like to have a (football) plan would be Sept. 20, but we hope to hear back sooner than that from DPH,” Lungarini said.
So every day I wake up excited to rush over to my new laptop. After years of computer struggles, I don’t think I will ever take it for granted.
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While DPH didn’t give a specific time on when to expect feedback, Lungarini feels the response time will be relatively short given the fact that teams are practicing right now.
In the current fall plan, all sports teams are allowed to practice in non-contact cohorts of 10 athletes through Sept. 20. At that point, the CIAC believes there will be enough data from in-person school instruction to see if the process can move to full-team practices starting Sept. 21. The regular season would begin on Oct. 1.
I can get in on the latest craze, Zoom. I never tried it because I knew that my old computer would never, in a million years, be up for it. But now I can give it a shot. I will be able to attend virtual parties. In my nightie!
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Lungarini said the Governor’s office and DPH were very open in their discussions and added that they were gracious with their time.
Lamont has said that the decision to play football will be made by CIAC, but Lungarini has stated on multiple occasions that it is important for member schools to have a plan that aligns with DPH, so that school superintendents don’t have to choose which recommendations to follow.
Since I have a computer that is willing to let me expand my horizons, I can take an online course to learn Swedish. My grandson once told my son that “Grand-
ma needs to learn Swedish.” Well, now she can, and will.
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“We came into today’s meeting with some new strategies to hopefully further mitigate the perspire of droplets,” said Lungarini. “We presented them to the Commissioner and look forward to her feedback.”
I’m most excited about finally being able to Skype with my Swedish boy and my Swedish grandson. Previously when I tried to Skype with them, everything would just cut out on me. And my son Ryan and I would be left with dead air. We finally quit trying.
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