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State: new signs at Millers Pond will give ‘straightforward message’ about swimming Photos by Stephanie Wilcox

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The state might not have plans to put a lifeguard at Millers Pond in Durham, but the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

told the Board of Selectmen, in a letter dated June 22, that DEEP will be installing signs at the pond. The new signs will be in English and Spanish, with pronounced colors that give a “simple and straightforward” message: “People have lost

BOE elects new chair By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Board of Education unanimously elected Kerrie Flanagan as chairman at its July 2 meeting. She replaces Tom Hennick who was chairman the last five years. Flanagan expressed her gratitude for Hennick’s chairmanship in a phone call with Town Times Tuesday: “It’s a hard job and he’s worked really hard.” Flanagan is going into her eighth year as a BOE member. Last year she was on the Policy Committee and was chairman of the Finance and Long Range Planning committees. She was a past chairman of the Personnel Policy Committee for five years and has served on the Curriculum Committee and on several Administrative Hiring committees. She also participated in the development of the Five-Year Strategic Plan last year. “I’ve been a very active board member,” she said. “I’m excited about the opportunity to work with this great group of board members,” Flanagan continued. “We had a lot of positive momentum on the board last year, and I look forward to carrying it forward. I’m very happy to have the support of the entire board.” At the same meeting, Norm hicks was elected secretary and Mary Jane Parsons was elected treasurer.

their lives here and we do not want you to become another statistic.” The letter, signed by DEEP commissioner Daniel Esty, was a response to a letter the selectmen sent to DEEP this spring requesting for increased coverage during recre-

ation season after a recent fatality at the pond — a seventh drowning since 2000— that had residents demanding a solution. Many of the concerned people See Millers Pond, page 2

Durham may change how it leases property By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times During public comment at the June 25 Board of Selectmen meeting, resident Joseph Pasquale expressed his disappointment that the town could change the way town-owned property is leased, and therefore put the future of Deerfield Farm in question and send a mixed message about supporting agriculture in town. Pasquale, who read from the minutes of the June 12 Conservation Commission meeting, said it seems as though the town plans “to pull the carpet out from underneath [Deerfield Farm]” by adopting a new lease poli-

cy. He suggested that it was conflicting to promote agriculture in the community, “but yet as the community we’re not willing to make the commitment to the people running this business.” Melynda Naples, who has been leasing Deerfield Farm for the past five years, had been behind on making payments to the town, according to First Selectman Laura Francis. The lease for Deerfield Farm will come to an end this year, and the Conservation Commission recently discussed advice on the matter from town attorney Robert Poliner. According to the minutes of the June 12 meeting, Poliner advised that any new con-

tract should go out for bid since there is no clause in the current lease for an automatic renewal. Poliner does not recommend a five-year lease, but if it is for five years, he said payment should be made

See Property, page 11

In this issue ... Calendar............................4 Government Calendar .....6 Letters..........................8, 12 Schools........................15-18 Obits ................................20 Spotlight..........................19 Sports ..........................21-24

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Middletown resident Samantha Partiss, 26, takes a ride on a rope swing at Millers Pond in Durham, June 29, 2012. Photo by Sarah Nathan

Millers Pond (Continued from page 1) asked why the state doesn’t turn Millers Pond into an official designated swim area. Communications director for DEEP, Dennis Schain, replied that, “The general setting and the physical characteristics of the pond do not allow for that. There is not sufficient space to develop parking and other amenities that would be needed if Millers Pond were to be developed as a swim area. In addition, the pond itself does not have the contours or features that meet safety standards for a designated swim area.” The lack of sufficient parking is the reason state officials turned people away from the park on June 24 and reopened as parking space became available. “There is a small parking area, and that parking area can get filled to capacity, so we had to close

the lot,” Schain said. “That’s typical at any park,” he added, noting that it can be expected during weekends and holidays. In his letter, Esty explained DEEP supplements its Environmental Conservation Police force, during warmer months that see increased visitation to state parks, by hiring Special Conservation Officers to help patrol parks, campgrounds and water bodies between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The environmental police and park staff keep an eye on the area and let the state know when the lot is full. In addition to the police patrol, Esty said the signs going in at Millers Pond are part of the department’s continuous effort to enhance public safety at all of Connecticut’s 107 state parks and 32 state forests. “These efforts are on top of the steps we have already implemented at Millers Pond in recent years to make the park safer, such as prohibiting al-

cohol and enforcing this ban,” he wrote. “We are saddened by all the accidents and fatalities at our facilities and in our waters,” Schain said, pointing out that there are 23 designated state park beaches that have been surveyed to determine they are safe for swimming and have marked swim areas. Several of them also have lifeguards on duty as an added level of safety and protection. Some have asked, if Millers Pond cannot be designated as a swim area, why not make it illegal to swim there? Schain said, “It has not been the policy of the State of Connecticut to make it illegal to swim in water bodies that are available to the public. There are literally hundreds of such water bodies across the state and such an approach would not be practical.” Instead, he said the public is encouraged to exercise

See Millers Pond, page 5

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Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. Bean supper The Women’s Society for Christian Service at the United Churches of Durham will host a community bean supper tonight at 6 p.m. as a fundraising effort to support church and community. Members of the United Churches family prepare and donate the dishes. The menu includes baked bean, baked corn, mac and cheese, mac and beef in tomato sauce, salads (usually containing produce grown at home), sliced white and brown bread, an assortment of pies, and coffee and tea. Seating is family style, and “waitresses” clear the table and keep your cup filled. You can also stop by for takeout. A fee is charged. Connecticut Eckankar regional seminar The annual three-day Connecticut Eckankar seminar begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Eckankar Temple, corner of Route 66 and Harvestwood Road. Explore the spiritual nature of ourselves as Soul through workshops, group discussions, talks and creative arts. Free to newcomers. (Saturday sessions take place at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell.) For information, visit www.ct-eckankar.org or email:eckinfo@cteckankar.org.

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July 14 Brownie Troop 62024 worked hard on completing the “Wonders of Water” Journey. The girls learned ways to save water and helped spread the word to others by including “How to save water” brochures in their cookie sales. The troop sold over 2,000 boxes of cookies, and with a portion of their proceeds, ended the year with a party at Bounce U and a donation to St. Vincent De Paul. The troop is looking forward to their next journey, “A World Of Girls”, where they will learn they have the power to changes things for the better for girls in the world. Submitted by Paula S. Pietruszka

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Town Times has also heard comments from frustrated residents concerning the amount of litter that results from busy days at the park. Schain did not deny that the presence of staff “could have some relationship to less litter” and said he would look into increased efforts to educate people on picking up after themselves. In the meantime, he said, “We encourage people to pack out what they bring into the park.” Folks have weighed in on this topic on the Town Times

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Summer as an adult Exhale. It’s officially summer. Time to do nothing, if you so please... frolic around barefoot... build sandcastles... splash in the pool... stay up late and sleep in... pick berries... rent movies... take naps in the hammock — wait — what? Are we talking about the same summer? If you’re an adult reading this, you may be saying “that sounds like the summer my kids have” or “my childhood summer used to be like that” and then you think how the above seems heavenly, but only in your dreams. Or, maybe you’re an adult whose summer is this and so much more! Where do you stand? A few months back at our spring gathering, Town Times writers dug deep to come up with a theme for this year’s summer freelance series. In the past, we have had a lot of fun recalling our childhoods and those lazy days of summer. We could talk about childhood summers for hours and hours and find ourselves in bittersweet reminiscence. It got us thinking, summer is so much fun for kids, but is it really all that it’s cracked up to be for

adults? A few of us said kids aren’t the only ones who have fun — they make sure to soak up the best of what summer has to offer despite jobs, kids and errands. Others laughed at the idea of enjoying summer as an adult and said their version of summer is rather pathetic. The conversation became a fun one, so our writers have agreed to share their experiences of “summer as an adult.” Will they be less than optimistic about it (downer!) or will they say it’s as fun as it was as a kid (if so, how?). Turn to page 10 to read our first installment. (Note: this particular freelancer does frolic around barefoot) Adult readers may find they’re in good company after reading these columns, or they might be inspired to act like a kid again. Please feel free to share your summer stories with Town Times — whether you’re an adult or child (find our contact information at right). In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this year’s summer freelance series on summer as an adult. Stephanie Wilcox, editor

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A lot of people are sorely disappointed that Obamacare was not struck down by the Supreme Court and want Congress to repeal it. Obamacare takes a disproportionate amount of resources from seniors, approximately $500 billion over the next 10 years. It will not help to create jobs. It will increase the cost of medical insurance and result in loss of existing health coverage. It will increase our national debt by trillions. Repeal requires election of a Republican president and U.S. Senate. The only Connecticut Senate candidate who has pledged to repeal Obamacare is former Republican Congressman Christopher Shays. Local

Republicans are organizing to support his candidacy. If you want to help elect Christopher Shays and repeal Obamacare, call (860) 349-9563 and join up. Robert S. Poliner, Durham

So much for peace and quiet What were “they” thinking? Toad Ridge Road is a cul-de-sac and we live near the end of it. For many years, it has been a pleasure to wow our guests by walking past the few houses to the circle, past the wooded lots and to the gorgeous view of fields beyond. It has also been a daily treat to walk the dogs there and feel so blessed to be living in the beautiful country. We’ve always known that

the wooded area was owned by someone and there was a risk of a house being built there but we never expected what occurred this week. The entire area has been denuded of beautiful old trees, wild black raspberries, and the homes to much wildlife,including pileated woodpeckers, rabbits, wild turkeys and their annual broods, and even deer. Instead of one house, there will be two... and there will be absolutely no trees to prevent the snow from whipping up the hill in the winter, keep us cool in the summer, prevent run-off to the neighborhood below and provide beauty the rest of the year. It was bad enough that many of us on the street lost fabulous trees during the October snow storm last year. Why did additional healthy

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trees have to be slaughtered in “the name of progress?” We know enough builders to know that at least some trees could have been left standing. We also know it is un-neighborly to make disparaging remarks about one’s street-mates before they have even moved in. On the other hand, information online reveals that both houses will be much larger than any of the others on our road. “It will increase your property value,” one of my neighbors was told by the “Dstruction” crew. Sorry, but a) we don’t need to pay more taxes, b) that only applies if we were planning to sell and c) value for many of us is determined by the aesthetics of our community’s rural character, not by being forced to live in what’s starting to feel more and more like suburbia. If we’d wanted to look out our front window to see McMansions, we wouldn’t have moved here. And, by the way, does the town intend to install a traffic light up here or set up a toll booth? News of this travesty seems to have made Toad Ridge Road a major tourist attraction. So much for peace and quiet. Linda H. Rammler and Mark S. Partin Middlefield

Referendum is necessary I am a long-time Middlefield resident and businessman. I see the ski slopes out my back door. Not so long ago I was a member of a blue ribbon committee to rescue skiing at Powder Ridge. I have watched the progress of this latest effort by the Board of Selectmen to sell Powder Ridge to Brownstone, with increasing alarm. This deal makes no sense. It’s a bad deal. A public hearing followed immediately by a town meeting is not the best way to decide such an historic and important matter. Whether you are a skier or not, Republican, Democrat or unaffiliated, you should want a referendum like we had in 2007 when we bought the property. Let the first selectman know soon that we want a referendum. Maybe he will hear you. If a petition for a referendum comes your way, please sign it.

Micky Fowler Middlefield

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Marianne Reynolds, Maria Nilson and Greg Burritt plant perennials in the newly-restored garden that greets motorists as they enter town from the south. Submitted by Ona McLaughlin The triangle garden project was The Durham Garden Club just completed a re-planting and re-fur- several years in the planning, but most of the planting bishing of the trianwas done this gular garden at the Ona McLaughlin spring. The original junction of Routes 17 garden was designed and 79, its second by noted landscape major beautification architect Rudy project this Spring. Favretti as part of The club, with help Project 2000, a major from the Public Works Department and many dona- club project to replace the trees on tions, planted eight maple trees on Main St. As with all gardens, age and Pickett Lane and at the Durham Public Library in April. See Garden, page 13

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Movie review: Brave Brave Disney-Pixar is genius. This is a simple truth demonstrated in the 12 films preceding their latest feature Brave. The company has a knack for delivering original stories with heart Tanya and character. To date, 12 movies, 12 male leads. Toy Story 1, 2, and 3 (1995, 1999, 2010): Woody and Buzz Lightyear A Bug’s Life (1998): Flik Monster’s Inc. (2001): Mike and Sulley Finding Nemo (2003): Nemo and Marlin The Incredibles (2004): Mr. Incredible Cars 1 and 2 (2006, 2011): Lightning McQueen

Ratatouille (2007): Remy WALL*E (2008): Wall*E Up (2009): Carl That is not to say that there have been no important female roles (Dory from Finding Nemo, Elastigirl from The Feke Incredibles, Miss Sally from Cars), but the stories have never centered on them. Now Pixar ventures into new territory with its first female lead — a rebellious Scottish princess. Princess Merida is dazzling to behold, appealing to girls and boys alike. Her vibrant wavy red locks add a feminine flare to temper a girl’s imagination while her mischievous tomboy antics appeal to a boy’s sense of adven-

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to cog.areatransition@ Coginchaug Area Transition will mail let Town Times readers peak at some gmail.com. Starting off the series are local gardens this summer for their photos from my (Sue VanDerzee’s) enjoyment, education and perhaps somewhat disorganized garden. even amusement. CAT has signed up CAT’s next event is a free film with refreshments and 60-odd local garSue VanDerzee discussion on Sundeners as part of day, July 15, at 7 encouraging a lop.m. at Middlefield cal gardens initiaFederated Church. tive, which will be The film is about capped by a picnic the inspiring ways in late summer to share garden stories, goodies and one society coped with the sudden recipes. You can still sign up on Face- drastic curtailment of fossil fuels. Sue VanDerzee is a member of book (www.facebook.com/ CoginchaugAreaTransitionCAT) or by e- Coginchaug Area Transition

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Sue VanDerzee is delighted to have found a way to use the A-frame from Gardeners Supply that came with a totally unmanageable, though biodegradable, net for cucumbers, peas, etc. to climb. This year, she cut several strips of plastic fencing (the same kind that she used to enclose her compost pile) and attached them with twist ties to the frame. It’s much easier and sturdier, and the peas and cucumbers are loving it. Lettuce grown underneath the frame is also benefiting from the shade of the climbers.

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Diana Carr loves swirling around in her pool, above. Below, Carr’s chaise lounge beckons her on lazy summer days.

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Long days, bare feet, lounging in the pool... what’s not to love about summer? By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times I am crazy mad in love with summer. Always have been. As a kid, the main draw was no school, of course. But throughout the years, my love affair with this glorious season has never faltered. We’re still going strong, summer and me. The magic is still there.

ed and the ground begun to thaw, than they are thrown, rather unceremoniously, into the back of the closet, not to be heard from again until the trees are once again bare. I love it! And then there are the long days. Days that roll out before me, beckoning me to a life lived outside these four

walls. And they always have their way with me. I start the day off, really, with the best of intentions. I will remain rooted at my computer, I say to myself. I will write, write, write, and peddle my stories to magazines and make bunches and bunches of money. But then I hear the siren’s call, and I am out the door,

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For starters, my tootsies are so happy to be naked again. Shoes and I have never gotten along. They seem determined to torment me, pinching this, chafing that, and they make no allowances whatsoever for the bunions and the hammertoes. Oh, but no sooner has winter retreat-

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want to, until nighttime makes a showing around 9:00. And I always want to. I love waking up to birds singing to each other. No matter what burdens, real or imagined, plagued me the night before as I lay down my head, they all dissipate when the morning serenade rolls around. I soon find myself as happy as those little songstresses. I can’t be sad when I am bathed in sunlight streaming through the window, and bird song. I just can’t. And then there’s the unmitigated joy of swirling around for hours in my above-ground pool, in my floaty chair that rivals a Lazy Boy recliner for comfort. I nestle into it and read and read. And watch the birds soaring overhead, and listen to the breeze sighing in the trees and try to see shapes in the clouds. But this is no idle pastime, no sirree. I am always sliding into the water for the express purpose of scooping out a butterfly or a dragonfly or a bee or a ladybug or those little winged beasties I have no name for, with my net. I don’t want to boast, but I have saved many lives. It’s an important job, this lifeguarding for the insect world.

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ture. Her rebellious nature, of course, appeals to both genders. Again, Pixar is clever in choosing its heroine. What is especially pleasing is that Merida is not classically beautiful as have been other Disney princesses. She is flawed (or blessed) with a nub of a chin, and there are no shapely curves to set unreasonable standards for young girls. She is a likable character working her way through unusual circumstances. That is what makes her special. Her story is simple with a twist. Tradition dictates that she must marry one of three suitors, all first born princes from neighboring kingdoms. To win her hand, these caricaturish fellows must compete in a contest of the princessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choosing. An expert archer in her own right, Merida chooses the bow and arrow and ultimately upstages the men in their own game, hoping that this will excuse her from any impending marriage. If it sounds like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given the story away, you are mistaken. Meridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s betrothal remains intact. Desperate for a way out, she seeks the help of a spry witch who casts a wicked spell to â&#x20AC;&#x153;changeâ&#x20AC;? her fate. The untold consequences â&#x20AC;&#x153;changeâ&#x20AC;? her family in more

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Save Powder Ridge

First Selectman Jon Brayshaw has said many times that we didn’t buy Powder Ridge to make a profit. Apparently what he really means is that we must lose

big money in order to save skiing at Powder Ridge. Middlefield taxpayers still have to pay the mortgage whether or not we do this deal. We give up 115 acres of open space called for in the 2007 referendum to buy PR. We lose control of the future of PR because, if Brownstone fails, we would have to go back and bid for it all over again. The 2007 referendum, which united the town be-

hind the project of saving Powder Ridge, left open but unstated the possibility of a future sizable public park, hiking trails, community recreation center and a summertime pool for residents. Several weeks ago at the last Board of Selectmen meeting, a group of concerned citizens, nearly all of whom were current and former elected or appointed members and chairs of the Board of Finance, Economic Development Commission, P&Z, Inland Wetlands Commission, town treasurer, town clerk, a registrar of voters and two former candidates for first selectman, confronted Brayshaw. We urged him to present the final auditors

report and the final sale contract to the Board of Finance well prior to any town meeting. These reports are still unavailable, and Brownstone’s financial strength is still unknown to us. We also repeatedly urged Brayshaw to call for a town referendum on this issue rather than a town meeting which is usually poorly attended and could be stacked with supporters of “skiing at any price.” Brayshaw said nothing. He apparently intends to push this issue through swiftly, when many are on vacation. This “bum’s rush” is no way for the taxpayers to decide such a complex issue. Save Powder Ridge, but

don’t give it away. Don’t lose control of the future of this priceless property. Let’s have a referendum. Jim Brown Middlefield.

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After the last barn burned on Parmelee Hill Road, the Town of Durham considered building another barn — it went to vote and we voted no because it was just another liability. But we were outvoted and the barn got built. So the town searched for people who could use it. Fortunately the Naples family was interested in running a dairy farm from that barn, so an agreement was reached. That was a number of years ago, and the Naples family has since built up a herd of Jersey cows. They sell milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. and are very involved with young people through 4-H and open houses at their farm. In fact it is always open — you can stop in any time and put your money in the box and buy whatever is there (all on the honor system). They seem to be good stewards of the land, and it is certainly better than seeing an empty barn standing there going to decay. Melynda (Naples) signed a contract with the town, and she should be held to her obligations, but the town should be willing to help out in any way it can to keep her there and not throw her out. Farmers do not go in the See Slack, page 14

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Emily Newton, Charlie Newton and Marianne Reynolds install a refurbished potato harvester at the triangular garden at the junction of Routes 17 and 79. The harvester was donated by longtime Durham Garden Club supporters Warren and Carol Herzig of the Herzig Family Farm. Submitted by Ona McLaughlin

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nature changed the original planting. The Civic Beautification Committee, which also maintains the Town Hall garden and window boxes, began the project by removing barberry, a common landscaping plant that has been found to be invasive. They then removed the laurels, which had become overgrown and leggy, and saved the other plants that were re-useable. The soil was tested and modified and planting began. The new plan, created by Master Gardener Bonnie Penders and former Club President Lynn Stanwood, has all-season interest. Committee member Emily Newton envisioned a farm-related centerpiece highlighting Durham’s history and present-day involvement with agriculture. Warren Herzig, Durham Agriculture Commission chairman and farmer, donated a potato harvester. Charlie Newton, Emily’s son, restored the implement and devised a way

The project is ongoing, and plantings will be added as the seasons change. Several club members will water the garden as needed throughout the summer. The club has been helped in this endeavor by Richard Gurczynski of Dick’s Citgo, who has allowed members to fill their watering cans at his business. The club hopes motorists will enjoy the garden as they enter town from Routes 17, 77 and 79.

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Summer (Continued from page 10) scene, with the woods that surround me, and the wildflowers and the birds and the bees and the butterflies and the dragonflies. The bees and I have come to an agreement; they’ll leave me alone and I’ll leave them alone. So far everyone has stuck to the agreement. Well, I’d like to continue this rhapsody — I haven’t even begun to tell you how much I love the beach — but there’s really no time. I’m headed out to my pool.

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Anthony DeFilio took his kids out to eat at Carmine’s Pizza in Durham recently and thought this was “the coolest view” sitting on the picnic benches outside the restaurant across from Dari Serv. “Starting out with a pizza and then walking across the street to get an ice cream is quintessential Durham in my opinion,” he said. Pictured: Aj, Carmen, Krista, Alexa and Juliana. Share with us your pictures of “quintessential Durham/Middlefield/Rockfall” for publication. Submitted by Anthony DeFilio

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Honor roll (Continued from page 18) Zachary Vallone, Courtney Votto, Nathaniel Weir. Honors: Seniors: Melissa Ambrose, Stacey Backstrom, Audrey Biesak, Taylor Burton, Kasey Crompton, Kayla Dacunto, Morgan DeBaise, Jacqueline Digertt, Shawn Donovan, Stacey Fumiatti, Derek Heer, Katelyn Hill, Kara Levine, Brittany Lowry, James Malcolm, William Malcolm, Samantha Mancinelli, Nina Vernali, Christopher Ziemba. Juniors: Jackson Doyle, Nicole Godbout, Alan Haberern, Robert Jungels, Benjamin Kelly, Abby Lohmann, Floriana Manna, Michael McShane, Kyle Monroe, Christina Pen, Sofia Robinson, Natalie Swanson, Benjamin Szymanski, Jessica Williams, Mary Yale, Alicia Zanelli.

Maya Carpentino, fourth grader at John Lyman School, was selected to receive The Jonathan Howe Reading Award. Maya is pictured, above, with (former) Principal Karen Brimecombe and Mr. and Mrs. Howe. Photo Submitted by Christine Davis

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Each year, Hopkins School in New Haven selects one student from each class to receive its highest academic award. This year, as a freshman, Davey Proctor received the Mary Brewster Thompson Scholar Award, whose recipient is chosen on the basis of the following criteria: “fine scholarship; intellectual maturity; academic enthusiasm; and the ability to share that enthusiasm with others.” The student carries the award for the remainder of his time at Hopkins.

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Samuel St. John, a fifth grade student from Durham, has been named as a winner in the 2012 CHET Dream Big! Competition, according to Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier. The drawing and essay contest for Connecticut students in kindergarten through grade 5 awarded 96 winners at an official awards ceremony held in May at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.

Charlie Proctor, a senior at Hopkins School in New Haven, received the Andrew Rossetti Award. Charlie was nominated for the award by school advisors and selected by his classmates to receive this honor, which is presented to a junior “who demonstrates, patience, humor, integrity and an intense drive to succeed in all that life has to offer.” Charlie is also a Mary Brewster Thompson Scholar.

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Music at the Mansion The Friends of Long Hill Estate kick off its concert Music at the Mansion series on July 11 with classic R&B band The Bernadettes. The free outdoor concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. on the south lawn of the Wadsworth Mansion at 421 Wadsworth St. in Middletown. The grounds will be open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. Parking will be at the Mansion, at the Wilbert Snow School, 299 Wadsworth Street, and at Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road. Concerts will be held in light rain, or the threat of showers, but will be canceled in electrical storms or threat to the well-being of the musicians or their instruments. The Highland Rovers Band will play on July 18 and Eight to the Bar on July 25. The series ends with the Michael Cleary Band on Aug. 1. The series major sponsor is Connecticut Light & Power and the second sponsor is Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co.

Howard T. Eckels Howard T. Eckels, 68, of North Haven, passed away June 28, 2012 at the Hospital of St. Raphael. He was the husband of Lillian R. White Eckels. Born in New Haven on Oct. 14, 1943; son of the late Howard O. and Bernice Dwyer Eckels. Howard grew up in New Haven and Hamden; served his country

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faithfully in the U.S. Army National Guard Military Police from 1963-1969 during the Vietnam Era; had worked for the SNET Company, was a CT State Police Trooper for 27 years, a U.S. Marshall for 10 years, owned the Howard Pool Service and Enterweb Internet Services. Howard was an amateur photographer for many local papers; member of the North Haven Historical Society and was working on a project with Yale University and the Catholic Church about the cemetery on York Street in New Haven. He was the father of Thomas (Andrea) Eckels, of West Haven, Kimberly (Michael) Johansen, of Durham, and Brendan F. Eckels, of North Haven; brother of Brian (Linda) Eckels, of Florida, Neil Eckels, of Branford, and Mary-Lynne Eckels, of Waterbury. He is also survived by five grandchildren and several nieces and

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nephews. Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday, July 6, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Joseph Antoni Varhue Joseph Antoni Varhue, 89, of Rockfall, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at his home. He was born in Middlefield, son of the late Peter and Anna (Grzech) Varhue. Joseph was a veteran of World War II and Bronze Star recipient while serving with the US Army. Prior to retirement, he worked as the building and grounds supervisor for Regional School District 13. Joseph is survived by a brother, Walter Varhue, of Middletown, two sisters, Evelyn Len, of East Haddam, Bernice Mucha, of Deep River, a brother-inlaw, Frank Pokorny, of Higganum; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Frank Varhue, and three sisters, Ida Pokorny, Sophie Jay and Mary McKenna. Private funeral services were held with a Funeral Liturgy at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Middletown, and burial with military honors in the State Veteran’s Cemetery, Middletown. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Mary School Fund, 79 S. Main St., Middletown, CT 06457. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To share memories or to express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome .com.

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CRHS softball is a family affair for the Barkers She says they do a lot of cheering. And yes, yelling at the umpire “when he makes a bad call.” If you hear “Come on, ump, she’d need a golf club to hit that one,” you might have heard it from one of the Barkers. “We let them know,” says Erv, “but it’s all in good fun, and they know it.” “Not that it makes any difference,” adds Dot. “A call is a call.” The two are also fans of the UConn basketball team, and say their daughters always get them tickets for the playoffs. But girls’ softball will always be number one with them.

Perhaps the biggest fans of Coginchaug High School softball are Dot and Erv Barker. Dot is holding old softball pictures while Erv is holding a wiffle ball. All “We’ll definitely keep go- the games, 40 years ago and now, use a softball, not a ing to the games,” says Dot, wiffle ball. “Just as long as we are able.”

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The girls who play softball for Coginchaug Regional High School can always be sure of one thing — Erv and Dot Barker will be sitting on the bleachers, cheering them on. They’ve been doing it for 40 years. Softball has been a family affair for the Durham couple and their four daughters, who are now grown. Erv played “sandlot softball” as a youngster, and, as a volunteer fireman, played for the fire department. Both he and Dot coached Little League when their children were young, and all four of their girls have played softball for most of their lives. CRHS didn’t have a softball team when Debi and Sandy were coming up, but there was a team when the younger two arrived on the scene; Tammy played first base and Lorna was the pitcher. That was 40 years ago. And recently the couple’s two college-age granddaughters, Jenna and Emily, played on the high school’s team. “Softball taught all of them the good stuff that makes a team a team,” says Dot, “like sportsmanship.” The game has changed a little over the years. Says Erv, “The biggest change is in the speed of the pitch. When our girls were playing, it was a slow pitch. It was always underhand, like it is today, but there was no windup. They just tossed the ball. Today the team does a fast pitch. It’s the wind-up that gives it speed.” The uniforms were the same, except for the fact that shorts were never worn, not even in hot weather. Though they are no longer

related to any of the team members, the elder Barkers rarely miss a game, even when they’re not played at home. This past spring has been a good one for them, as they were able to witness the team winning both the state and the Shoreline championships. (When their daughters were playing, the high school won its first state championship, as well as a number of Shoreline championships.) “We finally got to the point,” says Dot, “where we’re not there for family, but just for the love of the game. We like to support the girls and cheer them on. We like getting out in the fresh air and meeting people. And the games are exciting, especially when they’re close.”

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Soccer champs The Coginchaug U14 Girls’ Travel Team coached by Rocco Christiana defeated North Haven in overtime 21 on Saturday, June 23, at the Joseph A. Conte Tournament to become the Joseph Conte Recreational Tournament Champions 2012. Submitted by Marnie Christiana

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Sam Baker and Wolfgang Wallach recently competed in the 67th annual All New England Track Championships in Saco, ME. The event was held at Thornton Academy on a sunny day with hundreds of the best high school track athletes from all over New England. Baker and Wallach had good results in the Connecticut Class S and Open championships and were invited to the All New England event. The two boys carry on a strong Coginchaug track program tradition with Baker competing in the high jump and Wallach in the 400m run. Submitted by John Baker

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Six dancers from the Middlesex Dance Center, along with Director Toni-Lynn Miles performed at Walt Disney World in Florida. This is the second year the group has been invited to perform in Florida as part of Dance The World. The group was part of the Main Street parade at the Magic Kingdom performing a Disney choreographed routine to “Ease on Down.” They all dressed as Dorothy, complete with red ruby slippers. The girls also performed routines from their 2012 dance concert at the Premiere Theater in Disney Hollywood Studios and at Downtown Disney. Pictured is the MDC Disney Crew after a rehearsal. From left: Rachel Arreguin, Meghan St. Amand, Savannah Ngo, Alexandra Santiago. The girls also are members of Team MDC, the competition group at Middlesex Dance Center, and all participate in the American Academy of Ballet Performance Award program. Disney has honored the girls and invited them to perform for a third time in 2013.

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