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Yard signs promote message of peace By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Even though it's been a difficult year with the global pandemic, political divisiveness, and social unrest, a local nonprofit is trying to unite the community with three simple words — Peace on Earth. In an effort to spread a message of kindness and hope, while also raising money to support its outreach efforts, the Durham Lions Club began selling winter-themed yard signs depicting a white dove and “Peace on Earth” message.

“The more money we can raise, the more things we can do to help out our community,” said Robert Proctor, Durham Lions Club treasurer. “We will get through this pandemic together.” The club started the project to help make up for the loss of its major fundraisers — the Durham Fair and comedy show — both of which were canceled after the virus outbreak. The sign idea came from the Middlefield Lions Club, which sells “Be Kind” signs for a donation of $30 or more.

For a donation of $25 or more, the club will deliver the sign to residents of Durham, Middlefield, and Rockfall. Those who live outside of these areas are asked to pick up the sign at 414 Blue Hills Road. All proceeds will go towards the club’s efforts to aid local organizations and individuals in need.

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“It’s a double whammy: On one hand, you have more people in need than ever before because of COVID-19, and at the same time we lost our most important fundraisers,” said Proctor. “If you ever planned to give money to the charity, or help out your neighbors, this is a good time to do it.” See Signs, A24

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Wallingford residents Greg and Joanne McCoy make a donation to Lyman Orchards’ Save-A-Suit drive. Nadya Korytnikova, Town Times

Lyman Orchards collecting suits for veterans By Nadya Korytnikova Town Times

Lyman Orchards teamed up with Save-A-Suit, a Connecticut-based nonprofit, to provide veterans with professional attire and confidence to succeed. Until Sunday, Dec. 20, Lyman Orchards will hold a suit drive to collect new or slightly used business clothes for returning veterans to wear during job interviews. Most needed donations include men’s and women’s suits, ties, shirts, dresses, and coats.

For a donation of $25 or more, the Durham Lions Club will deliver a “Peace on Earth” yard sign to your home. Photo courtesy of the Durham Lions Club

Check or cash donations will also be accepted. Residents can drop off clothes at 72 Lyman Road, and will receive a 50 percent off lunch coupon at 1741 Pub & Grill located at the Lyman Orchards Golf Course.

Scott Sokolowski, an Air Force veteran, founded Save-A-Suit in 2009. Since its inception, the organization provided suits and other necessary resources to more than 5,000 veterans. According to the Save-ASuit website, Sokolowski was inspired to start the nonprofit after conducting an interview with a young man who was too casually dressed for the occasion. When Sokolowski asked, “Why aren’t you wearing a suit today?” The young man replied, “I can’t afford one.” “I couldn't comprehend how our heroes who were sacrificing their lives for our freedom could be coming back and be unemployed, so I decided to do something about it,” said Sokolowski. See Suits, A11

Incoming Superintendent of Schools Doug Schuch and I have so much in common. He has lived in Virginia; I have lived in Virginia. He was a teacher, and I was a teacher. He has run endurance marathons, and I once bought a pair of running shoes. Eerie isn't it? There may be more similarities, but I am going to focus instead on what Schuch plans to bring to our community. Innovation The experience Schuch spoke of was a professional development day supported by skits of educational content, written with high school students from a locally recognized drama program, and presented for principals. Following the program, performers facilitated discussions of how to support educational growth and honor cultural norms. This educational model was disguised as fun with an “everyone belongs” approach. Students first Referring to the design teams established through the Google model, Schuch expressed reverence for the “learner voice,” complemented with the inSee Schuch, A20

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Chief Chadd presented me with a gift card from the department.

Editor : In this year of overwhelming sadness, it is incredible to be a recipient of acts of kindness by the Durham Volunteer Fire Department. This all started when I was outside trying to go to a doctors appointment, unable to move my wheelchair and needing assistance. So I called 911. What has taken place since that one call has been incredible. They not only came to help me, but took mental notes of the hospital equipment that I had rented and of my surroundings.

60 new local cases reported Durham and Middlefield – like nearly all other Connecticut municipalities – are in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. The state’s most recent report, issued Dec. 10, showed 36 positive cases in Durham and 24 in Middlefield. That works out to an

One week later, approximately 12 great volunteers showed up, cut the tree up and put it into their trucks. It is gone! The transfer station will accept the tree and grind it up to make chips.

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As of Dec. 10, the total number of COVID19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 146,761, including 137,791 laboratory-confirmed and 8,970 probable cases. One thousand two hundred ten patients were hospitalized with laboratoryconfirmed COVID-19, and there had been 5,363 COVID-19-associated deaths.

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Thank you to Chief Chadd and all of his great volunteers. Your generosity is incredible! It is truly amazing to live in a small town where people care about each other and help each other. This is A Wonderful Life! James Frazier

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Approximately two weeks later, there was a knock on the door and Chief Robert Chadd came in. He told me that they saw my needs and wanted to help. Two days later, several angels showed up at my door with a new hospital bed. In addition,

While the volunteers were here, they asked if there was anything else I needed. I joked and said there is an old dead tree near our house that needed to be taken down. Chief Chadd told me they already saw it and will take care of it. Twenty minutes later, they cut it down.

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Winter driving safety tips and advice By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

As the first day of winter approaches, police and travel officials remind residents to stay safe when they hit the roads.

Vehicle safety in winter Frank Mayko, spokeswoman for AAA Northeast, said they advise drivers to go slow and increase following distances during winter weather. Drivers that become stuck in snow or ice are reminded to stay with their vehicle and draw attention by tying a brightly colored cloth to their antenna.

Southington Police Lt. Keith Egan said residents should make sure their vehicles are serviced, have good tires, windshield wipers and windshield washer. He noted keeping supplies to keep you warm in the vehicle is a good idea in case you get stuck or break down. Cheshire Police Lt. Michael Durkee also noted checking on the condition of a vehicle before driving it in the winter, including making sure the headlights, turn lights, and wipers are working properly. He also advised residents to give themselves extra time in bad weather. See Driving, A9

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Father Time, let me have a word with you I don’t think any of us are going to be sad to see 2020 be on its way. Fingers crossed, 2021 will bring us some relief. It’s gotta be better, right? Hope springs eternal. For some reason Baby New Year kept popping into my head. So I did

an Internet search in order to find out just who this character is. It’s an interesting little story.

the year growing and learning, gathering wisdom along the way, until at the end of the year he morphs into Father Time, Baby New Year, who is of- who is usually depicted ten depicted with a top carrying a scythe. hat and sash, represents The scythe is a symbol of the birth of the new calthe endurance of time, endar year. Now here’s which will never stop and the fun part. He spends will eventually “cut

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Senator-elect announces committee assignments State Senator-elect Paul Cicarella (R-34) has been appointed by Sen. Minority Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford) to serve as the leading Republican on the legislature’s Housing and Veterans' Affairs Committees. He will also serve on the legislature's Appropriations and Public Safety and Security Committees. “I am honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of being Ranking Senator on both the Housing and Veterans' Affairs Committees,”

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State electors cast all 7 votes for Biden and Harris By Susan Haigh Associated Press

HARTFORD (AP) — All seven of Connecticut’s electors cast their ballots Monday for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in an unusual, socially distanced ceremony at the state Capitol that some electors called an honor of a lifetime, especially during these politically turbulent times. “I am positively thrilled. I have to tell you that this is the most exciting day of my life,” said John Kalamarides,

a former chairman of the Wilton Democratic Town Committee. He added it was “disturbing” to see Republican President Donald Trump and his supporters question the validity of the election. “It’s extraordinarily scary stuff. And democracy is so fragile,” he said. The 45-minute ceremony was held inside the state Senate chamber, located on the third floor of a mostly empty state Capitol building. The building has been closed for months to the

public because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Capitol Police had no reports of protestors. Connecticut’s seven members sat far apart in seats normally reserved for state senators instead of at a table in the center of the room. All the electors wore masks and one wore a face shield and gloves. Ninety-four-year old William Smith, a longtime member of the Democratic Party in Hartford, wore a mask that read “VOTE.” Smith said he considers this “the most

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monumental election we’ve ever had” in the U.S., noting it was a particular honor as a Black man to cast his ballot for Harris, the first person of color and the first woman elected vice president. “That’s a long way from the slave ship,” he said. There was no pomp and circumstance this year, including no color guard. The Pledge of Allegiance, national anthem and invocation were all pre-taped and shown on a large screen set up in the Senate chamber. It was broadcast live on TV and online.

The other electors included Dana Barcellos-Allen of Avon, Myrna Watanabe of Harwinton, Anthony Attanasio of Niantic and Dominic F. Balletto Jr. of East Haven. They were elected at the Democratic state convention in May. It was “probably the most unusual meeting” of the Electoral College since the first meeting in 1789, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill acknowledged.

One sign of the times was the bottle of hand sanitizer on the table where Merrill and Deputy Secretary of the State Scott Bates sealed with wax each envelope containOnly about 20 people were ing the signed copies of the inside the Senate chamber as certified vote. They will be the chair, Susan Barrett, a for- sent to Congress, where both mer state representative and houses will convene on Jan. state Democratic party leader, 6. for a session presided over read the words, “The electors by Vice President Mike have chosen Joseph R. Biden Pence. Jr. for the Office of President of the United States.”

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Winter driving laws Wallingford Police Lt. Cheryl Bradley said police want to remind residents that even in early winter wet roads have the potential to ice over night. “What may look like wet roads could actually be iced over in areas,” Bradley said. “After a snowfall, it is state law that all snow needs to be removed from the hood, roof and trunk of vehicles before operation.” She said violators put other drivers at risk and face a $120 fine. “Overall, we want motorists to be safe at all times,” Bradley said. “The beginning of the winter season is often an adjustment period for operators until they get used to driving in snow and ice again. This is especially true for newly licensed operators who lack the experience.”

Differences this year Bradley said that since the pandemic began in March reckless speeding seems to have decreased. Officers are still making drunk driving arrests even with bars and restaurants having limited hours and capacity limits.

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“… With the reduced traffic on the roadways we have seen a reduction in motor vehicle crashes,” Egan said of the recent data. “We have also had a decrease in the number of violations overall.”

Durkee said based on the last three months data, reports of accidents, motor vehicle related arrests and warnings are all down from this time last year. “We (AAA Northeast which

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Chamber of Commerce holiday vehicle parade The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce hosted the “Dashing Through Downtown Holiday Vehicle Parade” Friday, Dec. 4. This innovative parade featured over 60 vehicles that were decked out in holiday cheer and festive lights. The first place winner for most festive decorated vehicle was Plummer Landscaping and Wadsworth Mansion. The second place winner was the Durham School Bus and third place went to local residents, Brian and Hunter Heath. (The winners are pictured below.) The event benefited the Middletown Summer Youth Employment Programs and the Hal Kaplan Middletown Mentor Program. From left: Save-A-Suit founder Scott Sokolowski, Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman, and Lyman Orchards Events & Catering Director Becky Critchley. Photo courtesy of Becky Critchley

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A proper business attire, he believes, helps military men and women obtain much-needed confidence as they seek long-term employment. “Suit symbolizes confidence. I put on my suit this morning and I felt good,” said Sokolowski. “Looking professional and having confidence is the first step in getting a job. We partner with a lot of organizations to provide veterans with the necessary resources and help them get back to work.” John Lyman, Lyman Orchards executive vice president, said he plans to hold the suit drive again next year. “We are appreciative of all our frontline workers,

whether that would be healthcare workers, local police officers, firefighters, or in this case, veterans, who are out there, protecting us. This is a great organization that has a real tangible benefit,” said Lyman. Lyman was happy to see Wallingford residents Greg and Joanne McCoy make the first contribution to the drive. The McCoys encouraged other residents to support the cause. “They sacrificed so much for us, for our country. It’s the least we can do,” said Joanne McCoy.

Through Sunday, Dec. 20, a drive will be held at 1741 Pub & Grill to collect suits and professional clothes for veterans. Nadya Korytnikova, Town Times

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Compassion Schuch used an expression that’s not spoken enough: “Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.” Schuch suggests that success is founded in “connections with others” and the sharing of a “common commitment.” That peopleminded philosophy hit home before our interview began. I’d planned to ask the

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Priority is given to skiers who have purchased season tickets, joined teams, established prepaid groups, or enrolled into multi-week programming, Dougherty said. After that, tickets are made available for online purchase. Both Powder Ridge and Mount Southington planned to open this week.

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Those who already purchased the “Peace on Earth” signs encouraged their fellow residents to also contribute to the common good.

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“Let’s stop yelling at each other, whether over politics or over masks. People are arguing over silly things, in my opinion,” said Durham resident Trish Dynia. “Local nonprofits are really hurting this year and they need our support.”

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“Donating to organizations that devote so much time helping our community is crucial. There are so many people this year who are less fortunate than we are,” said Geremia. “It’s encouraging to see other people display these peace signs.” To donate, mail your check for “Durham Lions Club,” to 414 Blue Hills Road, Durham. Or PayPal money to durhamlionsct@ gmail.com. Use the same email to send your delivery address.

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“It’s a nice sentiment when people can come together and recognize that this is truly a time for peace on earth,” said Proctor.

Another Durham resident, Mike Geremia, encouraged everyone to purchase the sign and send checks to as many local nonprofits as possible — something he did after the Durham Fair was canceled.

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