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SEASON OF GIVING

Slopes expect a busy season

Town Times report

Powder Ridge was scheduled to open for the winter season Wednesday, but the weather did not cooperate. So snow sport enthusiasts will have to wait until this weekend to hit the slopes at the Middlefield mountain park.

Opening day will now be Saturday, Dec. 24. Lifts will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snow tubing is slated to start Monday, Dec. 26.

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Meigs honored by education foundation

Press Release

Durham resident Lucy Meigs received the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation’s 2022 Howard Kelley Community Service Award at a reception held Dec. 10 at The Springs Golf Club in Middlefield.

In her opening remarks, CVEF president Nancy Earls applauded Meigs’ passion for lifelong education focused on the natural world. Meigs started her first endeavor, Everyone Outside, in Durham and Middlefield, with a grant she was awarded by CVEF back in 2010. Everyone Outside has since expanded to include youth from the wider Middletown area.

In addition to the outdoor education activities provided to kids, Meigs also heads up another group, Women of the Woods; and for the past two years, a camp for kids in Portland.

“It’s not just me,” Meigs stated after accepting her award. “I have wonderful friends, and we have wonderful community members – they have encouraged me, and they have helped me.”

Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation is always looking for nominations for the annual Howard Kelley Community Service Award. Visit coginchaugvef.org/ howard-kelley-award for more information.

Throughout December, the WTIC NewsTalk 1080/Salvation Army Holiday Store at Lyman Orchards generated funds and gifts for those in need. “Pet Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus,” held Dec. 10 at Lyman Orchards, also pulled in donationsfortheSalvationArmy. Photo by Brett Bogdan

2022 CVEF awardee Lucy Meigs, left, celebrates with previous Howard Kelley Community Service Award winners Lainy Melvin, Bernadette Basiel and Jen Huddleston.

Allyn Brook Park: A local gem in Durham

course, was in the fall. It was cold. Most of us mothers just stood around and shivered and complained about the weather. I was tempted to run out onto the field and chase that ball myself, so that I could warm up. I didn’t.

walk my little dog, Mindy, around while my boys rode their bikes, all the while being serenaded by the talent on the stage.

friends. All I remember is that it involved a ball.

50 Pickett Lane, Durham, CT. That’s the address that the Internet cites as the location of Allyn Brook Park. I had never thought of parks as having specific addresses, but there you have it.

My boys and I go way back with this park. Nothing but good memory after good memory. It was home to my boys’ growing-up years. Actually, it was like a second home to all of us. We spent a lot of time there.

When we first came to Durham, eons ago, I enrolled my boys in the Little

People Program, which was offered by Durham Parks and Recreation. It was a summer program that offered activities galore, keeping my little tadpoles happy and engaged on weekday mornings.

Then came Little League, which Ryan, my older son, was in. It was a wonderful time for all. The warm weather was back. I got to sit with my friends and lollygag. Several trips were made to the snack bar.

My younger son, Jordan, played soccer. That, of

R-J is named New England Newspaper of the Year again

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For the second year in a row, the Record-Journal, parent company of the Town Times, has been named New England Newspaper of the Year among its peers by the New England Newspaper & Press Association.

The Record-Journal also received distinguished Sunday newspaper honors in this year’s contest.

Each year, the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) recognizes the region’s best daily, weekly, and specialty newspapers by circulation size, along with the accomplishments of in-

dividual journalists. Awards are judged by a panel of New England newspaper readers.

The Record-Journal received Newspaper of the Year honors among daily newspapers in the 10,000 to 20,000 circulation category both this year and in 2021. The Record-Journal also received distinguished Sunday newspaper honors for publications with a circulation of less than 25,000 this year.

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My favorite times at the park were when my boys and I went sledding down the big hill there. It was safe, because there was no road nearby to slide into. We would spend hours on our sleds and flying saucers, screaming the whole way if it happened to be a particularly fast descent. By the end of the day I was pining for a ski lift to whisk me back up to the top.

Of course, there were the summer concerts. Wonderful bands they were. I would

Speaking of Mindy. I would take her nearly every day to the park and let her run around inside the fenced-in ballfield, while I went ‘round and ‘round listening to my tunes. This park truly was a family affair dogs and all.

My boys would roller blade along the paths. And ride their bikes. I did neither of those things. I just kept walking. It was much safer for me, and for everyone else, for me to do so.

My kids used to play a game called Four-Square (I think; time has played havoc with my memory) with their

I would meet friends for lunch at the table at the front of the park. My boys had birthday parties there.

I would take a book and sit on one of the benches by the stream. And Ryan, Jordan, and I would wade in it.

It goes without saying that we played on the playground equipment, which became more awesome with each passing year. I remember sitting on a tire that was to be used as a swing, and those little rascals of mine thought it a hoot to spin me around and around, not letting me get off. I did not laugh as hard as they did.

Allyn Brook Park, thanks for the memories. You did right by my boys and me.

There were smiles aplenty at Reindeer Snuggles Playdate

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

Bradley Mountain Farm hosted a Reindeer Snuggles Playdate at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield on Saturday. The event was a part of the Southington farm’s holiday programming, giving visitors a chance to dress up with their many goats in holiday clothes, feed them, and take pictures.

A partner with Lyman Orchards, the farm coordinates many events with them, giving the public the opportunity to pet and play with the goats. Next month, on Jan. 14, they’ll also be hosting a goat stroll from 10 a.m to 1 p.m, allowing guests to roam around the property with the animal companions.

Event organizers at the farm spoke enthusiastically about their work, and how the farm is able to provide a wide array of fun events for both children and adults.

“They love it, they really do. We have a bunch of adults over here, so it’s not just for

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Tax Collector’s office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm. Additional hours for this collection period: Saturday, January 28, 2023-10:00am-noon. Thursdays 4:30pm-7pm, by appointment only. Martin French, CCMC - Tax Collector - Town of Durham, CT

Event leader Lisa Stavetski leads goat Faith to play with guests at the Reindeer Snuggles event at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield on Saturday.

Photos by Christian Metzger, Record-Journal

Eric, a helper with the farm, leads a goat dressed up in festive holiday attire.

Electricity prices are spiking in Connecticut

The Connecticut Mirror

On Nov. 17, both Eversource and United Illuminating Connecticut’s two investorowned electric utilities notified state regulators that the price their customers pay for power generation will jump by roughly 50% early next year.

The announcement comes in the wake of two years of uncertainty after Eversource and UI suspended controversial rate hikes in the summer of 2020. That incident led to an investigation by state regulators, a call from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal to consider breaking up the monopoly and, ultimate-

ly, a new rate-setting process at the end of 2020. A small rate decrease followed in 2021, but rates are now on the rise.

Connecticut homes are expensive to heat

According to data from the Energy Information Administration, Connecticut had the second-highest residential electric bills on average in 2021, only behind Hawaii.

That’s because United Illuminating and Eversource are two of the most expensive investor-owned utilities in the country based on a price per kilowatt-hour basis.

residential electricity prices in the country.

Energy costs are spiking this winter

United Illuminating, which powers homes and businesses in Bridgeport, New Haven and 15 surrounding towns, said its average power customer would soon need to pay roughly $79 more per month for electricity.

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And Eversource, which supplies electricity to customers in Hartford, Stamford, Danbury, New London and 145 other towns, said its average customer would likely need to pay an additional $84 per month due to the rising cost of natural gas and the price of power production in the Northeastern United States.

Eversource, UI don’t control the price of the energy supply

The prices are set by the owners of regional power generators, which submit offers to sell power. The utilities pass those costs on to consumers without making any profit.

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Eversource and United Illuminating already dedicate a portion of their revenue from service contracts to help provide relief to lowand low-to-moderate-income households. The companies filed a motion recently with state utility regulators to allow them to front-load that relief. In other words, rather than spread out profits to provide bill assistance over the next year, the funds would be focused primarily to mitigate bills for needy households during the winter months.

Eversource and United Illuminating also agreed to donate a total of $13 million $10 million from Eversource and $3 million from UI for energy assistance programs outside of the state’s existing program, LIHEAP.

Permanently reduce energy costs for qualifying households

In 2020, state lawmakers passed a bill that was known as the “Take Back Our Grid” act. That legislation, for the first time, gave the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority the power to develop a special set of electric rates for the lowest-income residents in the state. Earlier this year, the three members of PURA voted to create two new classes of power customers in Connecticut.

Any residential customer who is living at or below 160% of the federal poverty guidelines would see the normal cost of electricity reduced by 50%. That means an individual that takes home less than $21,744 or a family of four earning $44,400 or less would be eligible to cut their power bills in half.

At the same time, any residential power customer that takes home less than 60% of the state’s median income would get a 10% discount on their electric rates. That group would include individuals earning $39,761 or less per year or a family of four earning roughly $76,465 or less annually.

… but not for a couple of years

Both Eversource and United Illuminating have said they are working to implement the new discounted rates, which were officially ap-

proved in October, but the two utilities told PURA that they would be unable to achieve all of the necessary billing and accounting changes for some time.

United Illuminating informed PURA that it could take up to 11 months for the company to fully implement the new rates. And Eversource said it would potentially be 16 months before the lower rates show up on people’s power bills.

As a result, PURA gave both utilities until the beginning of 2024 to sort out the logistics and implement the new rates.

The state offers energy payment assistance to qualifying households

LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, helps low-income households in Connecticut pay for home energy costs. It funds the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, which opened its application period on Sept. 1 for the upcoming winter season.

Households are eligible if they have an income at or below 60% of the state median income. For a family of four, that median income is around $76,400. Those who qualify can receive between $100 to $600 based on income, household size and if that household has a vulnerable member.

CT allocated more funding for that program this year

The program traditionally is funded with federal grants. Connecticut has received about $94 million from Washington this year and has another $6 million carried over from last year’s budget.

This month, Connecticut committed close to $30 million in additional state funds, if necessary, to bolster LIHEAP. The additional $30 million would be spent only if Congress doesn’t bolster federal resources for LIHEAP.

Gov. Ned Lamont noted that the $135 million state budget

for winter energy assistance would match last year’s level. But energy assistance advocates say that’s far too little and want a LIHEAP budget slightly larger than $200 million.

Department of Social Services Commissioner Deidre Gifford said the $30 million in state funds that legislators committed will translate into more aid, on average, per household.

State officials crafted a distribution plan in late August that offers a basic benefit of $250 to $600 per household, depending on income and other factors.

This story originally appeared on the website of The Connecticut Mirror, ctmirror.org.

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little kids, it’s for all ages,” event leader Lisa Stavetski said. “It’s kind of very therapeutic, and I feel like all of us as event leaders feel that way. It just brings such joy. It’s fun to see people laugh and smile and create memorable moments with them. And it’s just a magical farm and the goats are just magical.”

Bradley Mountain Farm, located at 537 Shuttle Meadow Road in Southington, was purchased by Anneliese Dadras, a longtime Southington resident, in 2015 and opened in 2017 following extensive renovations.

Having grown to a herd of 43 goats, starting with only two, Dadras began raising them for goat milk soap to help treat her psoriasis, a skin condition. But after realizing the comfort she found in the goats, she opened the farm to share that same experience with others.

“I just realized what gentle loving creatures goats are. They all have their own personalities and they just get better as they get older. They snuggle, they’re really zen, they’re really laid back,” Dadras said.

“I was really interested in sharing that with people. I felt like it was a side of livestock that people don’t normally get to see. My challenge was really to figure out activities and events that would highlight that so they could see what great and beautiful creatures they can be.”

Lisa Stavetski takes a photo of a family with one of the farm’sgoats.

Christian Metzger, Record-Journal

Ski slopes

From A1

”The snowmaking team and groomers are working hard to get the mountain open,” Powder Ridge stated on social media. “Please be patient; we are trying to get the best conditions possible.”

Powder Ridge has expanded offerings from the previous year, opening more snowy trails with lights as well as extending the hours of the tubing hill for both day and night visitors. A remote bar will also be on-location at the tubing hill.

Powder Ridge also will have snow bikes for those who aren’t as inclined to ski, but still want the thrills of going down the mountain.

Beyond the slopes, Powder Ridge will also have its beer and wine garden open on Friday and Saturday, with igloo dining also available at the base area.

At nearby Mount Southington, the winter season opened Saturday, Dec. 17. New this year, Mount Southington has partnered with SNOW Operating who have worked to shape the snow on the beginner hill to make it conducive to new skiers, allowing them to get a

hands-on experience without having to worry as much about falling and giving instructors new ways to teach.

The Southington ski area will also be offering different race programs, ski and snowboarding lessons across the season, as well as food, drink, and live music in the Mountain Room at the bottom of the slopes on Friday and Saturday.

Both Mount Southington and Powder Ridge are anticipating a busy season, with

the pair having season pass purchases exceeding the year prior. Season pass sales for Powder Ridge are 35% higher than last year.

“I think everyone’s excited. Even our season pass sales are up our season pass holders are anxious to get out on the snow again,” said Sean Hayes, owner of Powder Ridge.

“We had a pretty strong preseason for sales. So we’re anticipating another busy year. We just hope that

Mother Nature cooperates,” Mount Southington marketing manager Brian McCloskey said. “Our guests have been very excited about getting out on skis.

We’ve had a lot of traffic on the phone calling to ask questions about lessons and all that stuff. So it seems like everybody’s very excited for the ski season.”

From A2

Awards in all categories for 2022 were announced earlier this month during an online video presentation hosted by John Voket, editor of the Newtown Bee.

Voket explained that the NENPA competition is the only distinction of its kind in the newspaper industry that is judged by audience members.

“New England newspaper readers are appointed to evaluate the entries from a news consumer point of view and decide which deserves the honor of being named Newspaper of the Year,” Voket said.

Snow machines churn out flakes at Powder Ridge. Powder Ridge Park, Facebook

MEET SIREN, RONDA & TUX

Kenneth G. Gregory

DURHAM- Kenneth G. Gregory, 79, of Durham, loving husband of 52 years to Susan (Dickinson) Gregory, peacefully passed away December 15, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side.

Obituaries

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Ken was born in Meriden on February 10, 1943. He is predeceased by his mother, Elisabeth (Lisa) Gregory and brother, Ronald M. Gregory. He is survived by his son, Matthew S. Gregory, daughter, Suzanne L. Gregory and grandchildren, Isabelle and William.

Ken was a graduate of Lyman Hall High School (1961), Porter School of Design (1964), served as a Sgt. in the US Air Force, Strategic Air Command (1964-1968). He was involved in several local organizations, including Scout Master of Troop 27, Town Committee, Board of Finance, the Exchange Club and Co-Founder of “POPS” (parents of performers) in Durham. As an active member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Meriden, Ken served as Warden and Board of Directors of the Curtis Home.

Known for his deep desire to care for his family and friends, Ken would share his many talents including cooking and baking,

woodworking crafts and creative decorations. He also built or repaired projects both great and small using his carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills. Travel, golf and fishing along with a profound love of animals brought Ken joy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ken’s memory to the Institute for Cancer Research (give.cancerresearch. org) or K9s For Warriors (k9sforwarriors.org).

There will be a private burial at The Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford. www. wallingfordfh.com.

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Gift of sight

The Durham Lions Club’s recently-refurbished drop box is ready for your eyeglass donations at the Durham Pharmacy.

Donating used eye glasses can make a big difference for people all over the world.

Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low- and middle-income countries lack ac-

cess to basic eye care services.

Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.

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MIDDLEFIELD- William (Bill) Malcolm Rettberg, 81, of Middlefield, CT and Ormond Beach, Fla., husband of Judith (Gumbus) Rettberg, passed away peacefully in his home on December 6, 2022.

Born in Hartford in December 1940 to the late William August Rettberg and Flora (Anderson) Rettberg.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; former wife, Madeline DeVellis and their children, Pamela Dawn (Timothy) Roe of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Kirk William Rettberg of Middlefield, and Eric Christopher Rettberg of Haddam; sisters, Patricia Segroves of Naples, Fla., and Lynn Lord of Newington; 5 grandchildren including Rachel Roe of Washington, D.C., Lauren Roe of Jacksonville, Fla., Benjamin Roe of Hilton Head, S.C., and Tyler and Carly Rettberg both of Haddam; and several nieces and a nephew. He is also survived by 2 stepchildren, Elaine Barter and Edward Barter, both of Massachusetts.

Bill graduated from Newington High School and attended Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston as well as serving in the Air National Guard for 6 years. He was a successful entrepreneur with a service station in Wethersfield and later with a concrete and construction business in Middlefield. He was an avid antique collector of clocks and automobiles. He traveled to Indiana for years to show his 1931 Auburn. He also enjoyed restoring his 1750 colonial farmhouse in Middlefield in his spare time.

A celebration of life will be held for family and friends in the coming weeks.

William Malcolm Rettberg

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