10-05-2012 Town Times

Volume 19, Number 26

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

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Friday, October 5, 2012

There was rain, but also a rainbow — 93rd Durham Fair saw it all Photo by Judy Moeckel

After a quick rain shower Sunday under sunny skies, a beautiful rainbow appeared over the fairgrounds. Many fairgoers stopped what they were doing to take it in. More photos inside.

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Selectmen consider options for Strickland Farm lease

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

Durham Fair Association have it, B is we renegotiate the lease and C is we do something else,” Brayshaw said.

In a phone call after the meeting, Brayshaw said, “We See Strickland, next page

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Strong School student Melissa Grenier received a special surprise at school Oct. 2. She was presented with a National Scholar/Athlete Award medal from the United States Army Reserve — handed to her by Staff Sgt Thomas, Staff Sgt Hadded, Sgt Mastroianni and Pvt Rhoades (not pictured).

Grenier was recognized for being a push-up champ at the Durham Fair for the last four years and helping in their booth every year.

Photo by Karen Kean

The Town of Middlefield is considering its options for when the Strickland Farm lease expires March 1, 2013.

The Town of Middlefieldowned property currently maintained by the Durham Fair Association and Greenbackers in Durham is used primarily as a hayfield and, for several years now, as a place for cars to park during Durham Fair weekend. The town leases the farm to the Durham Fair Association for $13,700 a year, and according to First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, “the association has taken pains to make sure the property is nicely main-

tained. When there are ruts or erosion, they are good tenants.”

But on Monday, Oct. 1, the Board of Selectmen began the early stages of discussing options for going forward.

“A is that we do not let the

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(Continued from page 1) want to, I think, continue to make the farm available to the Durham Fair Association. That’s what I believe.

They should be first in line.

The other option is to leave it alone; just hay it.”

But Brayshaw added, “If it rains every year of the Durham Fair, that begs the question, why would the Durham Fair Association rent it?”

Before the Durham Fair Association took over the land, the Town of Middlefield leased the property to Borelli Farm to grow crops. That was the arrangement for a long time, but eventually it wasn’t working.

“We began to see the land was suffering,” Brayshaw said. “Erosion began to take place — serious erosion — so we began the process of not renewing {the Borelli} lease on the property to grow crops and

think Middlefield taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay to park on their own property.

“The answer to that is if you’re renting a house, does the landlord have any right to come and cohabitate in your house?” Brayshaw said. “Once you lease out the property, the minute you have a negotiated lease for the property, it’s theirs.”

The remaining 361 days a year that the property is not being used for fair parking, it is available as open space.

Brayshaw said the Town of Middlefield will negotiate with the Durham Fair Association and its attorney, John Corona. In the meantime, he said, “We’re just alerting people.”

instead leased it to the fair.”

Meanwhile, in Durham, the erosion of White’s Farm, which also was used for fair parking, left the Durham Fair Association with fewer options for parking.

“That’s one of the reasons we leased the farm to them,” Brayshaw said, “because the parking options were slowly diminishing. With the demise of the White Farm lot out in back, their options were truly limited.”

Brayshaw said leasing the property for parking is part of Middlefield’s efforts to help the fair be successful.

“Middlefield in so many ways is joined, and happily so, with Durham,” Brayshaw said. “The fair is certainly two thirds Durham, but probably one third Middlefield. The fair benefits Middlefield. We enjoy being part of it. We want the fair to be successful. To be able to park for three or four days, it’s a pretty benign use of the property.”

But Brayshaw said some residents have told him they

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Club of Durham-Middlefield meets every Friday at Peckham Park at 10 a.m.

Babies, toddler and children of Durham and Middlefield are welcome. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com.

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Movie night - The Park and Recreation Commission has scheduled movie night for children and families, tonight, Oct. 5, at the Middlefield Community Center. “Journey to the Center of the Earth 2” is scheduled to be shown at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and pizza and soda areincluded. Registration is required; space is limited. Register at middlefieldpr@aol.com.

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.

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Middlefield senior lunches - The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, 405 Main St., Town Hall or at www.middlefieldct.org.

Series-ous Fun - A Book discussion at Durham Public Library for grades 1 to 3 focusing on chapter book series. On Saturday, Oct. 6, form 2 to 2:45 p.m. Refreshments served. To register, call the library at *860) 3499544.

Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine.

The market offers a variety of both organic and non-organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, naturally grown meat, baked goods, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, sprouts, fresh flowers and crafts. All products are homegrown or homemade Tuesday by the vendors. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of Routes Wadsworth DAR – The 77 and 80 in North Guilford. Wadsworth Chapter of the

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Daughters of the American Revolution has scheduled Cynthia Bartholemew of the Audubon Society for Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham. For more information, email wadsworthdar1@gmail.com Knitting club - Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to the Durham Public Library Oct. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m., to learn to knit or bring their own project.

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Rev. Ian Douglas, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, will celebrate a special Eucharist at Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., Durham, in recognition of the church’s 150th anniversary. A reception will follow the service; memorabilia from the history of the Church of the Epiphany will be on display.

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LEGO club - LEGOs provided, just bring creativity to the Durham Public Library Oct. 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call the library at (860) 349-9544.

TOPS meeting - Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. Contact Friday Naomi Klotsko at (860) 3499558 or Bonnie Olesen at 4C’s Square Dance (860) 349-9433 for more infor- The 4C’s Square Dance mation.

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Durham Historical Society - The Durham Historical Society is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine.

The market offers a variety of both organic and non-organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, naturally grown meat, baked goods, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, sprouts, fresh flowers and crafts. All products are homegrown or homemade by the vendors. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford.

Household Hazardous Waste collection - A free hazardous waste collection is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middlesex Community College, Reservoir Rd., Middletown. Durham and Middlefield residents may bring their hazardous household waste. For more information, and a list of acceptable items, visit www.themdc.com or call (860) 347-7214 or (860) 2783809.

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Community supper The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., has scheduled a free community supper for Sunday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The main course will be prepared by Epiphany’s parishioners; members of Notre Dame Church will supply dessert.

For info, call (860) 349-9644.

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Durham senior lunches

Foxwoods, Evergreen Walk, WFSB Better Yet Connecticut, Stew Leonards, Foot Prints, Maritime Aquarium, Mystic Village and the Thimble Islands, to name a few. The bus schedule can be found at various establishments in Durham, such as the library, the Durham Activity Center, Town Hall and online at www.townofdurhamct.org.

Call (860) 347-5661 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make a reservation.

Senior lunches are offered every Monday and Wednesday at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The Elderly Nutrition program is designed to provide nutritional meals, at a low cost to persons ages 60 and over and their spouses. To cover the cost of the meal, a suggested donation is welcomed. To make lunch reservations, call Amanda Pedersen, senior cafe manager, at (860) 3493153. Bingo is offered every Dial-A-Ride provides curbWednesday at 1 p.m. following to-curb transportation for the the luncheon. elderly and disabled. This service can be used for medical appointments, shopping, The Durham/Middlefield banking and other places, and Senior Bus is available for is available five days a week. transportation to activities Call (860) 347-3313 for a reseron Tuesday and Wednesday. vation. There is a fee.

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The PSAT’s are scheduled to be administered Saturday, Oct. 20, at Coginchaug Regional High School, from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Students can register for the test in the Guidance Office through Oct. 10. The fee of $25 is payable by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to CRHS Activity Fund.

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Letters to the Editor

A strong voice

To the editor: Redistricting has enabled Noreen Kokoruda to run for reelection to the General Assembly in a district that includes parts of Durham east and north of Route 17. I have listened to Noreen speak on numerous occasions. She has impressed me as an intelligent, competent and talented representative. Her qualifications include numerous terms as a selectwoman in Madison, president of three parent-teacher organizations, and she has also served on the Education Committee in the General Assembly.

She is a strong voice who speaks against a state government whose out-of-control taxing, spending and regulating have resulted in a nine percent unemployment rate.

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Meyer supports education

To the editor: Senator Meyer has an excellent record in helping Durham citizens. I see Ed Meyer around Durham at events throughout the year, not just during election season. He helps Durham residents connect to the appropriate state agency to resolve problems and also helps by dealing with state and federal agencies for residents. He works collaboratively to get the job done, as you can see by how he helps both individual residents as well as helping with Durham’s community needs. Re-elect Ed Meyer for State Senate District 12 on Nov. 6.

Karen Dyndiuk Durham

To the editor: Durham is now included with four other towns in State Senate District 34.

Steve Fontana, the Democratic candidate, has been a state legislator, has experience in Hartford and is a great candidate. Like many Durham residents, I am upset about eight legislators chopping our town into three voting districts. The Republican candidate for this district was one of those eight legislators who ignored Durham’s interests over those of political candidates.

Steve Fontana will represent all of Durham and all its citizens. His enthusiasm and willingness to be involved in Durham’s issues are the reasons I am voting for Steve Fontana in November.

Betty Wakeman Durham

To the editor: It is important to re-elect Ed Meyer for State Senate District 12 on Nov. 6. As an educator, I value how he believes in and supports public education. He worked to get $25,000 in state grants for elementary school computers in RSD13.

Sen. Meyer both worked on and voted for an education reform plan for Connecticut. Ed Meyer is accessible, stays focused on the issues and doesn’t get distracted by partisan politics or media hype. On Nov. 6, re-elect this senator who has shown that he listens and takes care of Durham’s interests.

Pam Hogarth Durham

John Tuttle Durham

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Government Meetings Tuesday, Oct. 16 Durham Government Board of Finance, 6 p.m. at Town Hall Agriculture Commission, Calendar 7 p.m. at Town Hall (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.)

Tuesday, Oct. 9 DMIAAB Task Force, 7 p.m. at Town Hall Clean Energy Task Force, 7:30 p.m.

Volunteer Fire Company Drill, 8 p.m. at the Durham Volunteer Firehouse Wednesday, Oct. 10 Board of Education, 7:30 p.m. at John Lyman Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 11 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Monday, Oct. 15 Inland/Wetlands, 7:30 p.m.

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.)

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m.

WPCA, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m.

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Board of Finance, 7 p.m.

Sensible solutions To the editor: On Election Day, I’m voting for a fresh new voice — David Dwyer, who is running for state representative in the 101st Legislative District. A Connecticut native and graduate of UConn Law School, Dwyer will bring a thoughtful approach to finding solutions to problems and redi-

recting our state on a path of progress.

Dwyer wants fairness in taxes for small businesses and to close loopholes that permit large corporations to hide their tax-free profits. As a husband and father of a three-year-old, he will work to ensure every child benefits from academic, technological and career opportunities for a brighter future.

Noël K. Higgins Durham

Fontana will work hard To the editor: Before being elected to the state legislature, Steve Fontana worked hard in his hometown, North Haven: nine years as a volunteer firefighter, two years on the Conservation Commission, eight years on the Board of Finance and four years on the Board of Selectmen.

As a State Rep., and chairman of the Energy & Technology Committee, he wrote and passed legislation to finance small business energy improvements, promote good-paying renewable energy jobs, develop affordSee Letters, page 10

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CRHS prepares for NEASC’s ‘seal of approval’

Every 10 years, all public high schools go through the process of getting re-accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Their Commission on Public Secondary Schools oversees the process for 643 New England high schools, including 141 in Connecticut. Here at Coginchaug, we have nearly finished a selfstudy process that began two years ago and we will wrap up in March 2013.

So just what is accreditation, and why do we go through the process? According to the NEASC website, “the goal of accreditation is to maintain a quality education for the entire student population. Accreditation ensures that, through a mutually agreed-upon process, there has been a third-party examination and evaluation by peers of the extent to which a school meets the commission’s standards for accreditation.”

Accreditation means a school meets the NEASC’s standards for “best practices” in education and students are getting a quality education. For teachers and administrators, it is both a

The Durham Fair evokes a culture of its own. I may be too young to speculate on its rich history, not young in age but young in the number of years I have lived in this bucolic haven. I have lived in Durham for four years and have worked here for five. I may not have come from generations of Durhamites, but I live and breathe this community every day. As a local physician and a citizen, this is my hometown.

When I started working here in 2008, I recall with awe how patients repeatedly refused mammograms and colonoscopies and most any kind of testing until after the fair. This has been an ongoing trend. With the exception of the occasional flu clinic, patient volumes always tend to slow in the week leading

welcome validation of our efforts and a road map for improvement, because even the best schools will get recommendations for improvement from the NEASC. And for the community at large, having an independent outside organization give the school its seal of approval is evidence the school system you helped fund is doing what it should for your kids and your community. After all, quality schools are an essential part of a healthy community.

This may sound a lot like the Strategic Planning that RSD13 does every five years.

Although they are similar in some ways, the two are distinct. Strategic Planning is optional, focused on planning for the future and based on standards we set for ourselves. The NEASC process, on the other hand, is mandatory, focused on our current performance and tied to an outside standard that is applied to all New England high schools.

The NEASC process is based on high standards for all areas of school life, requiring that a high school go through a lengthy self-study

Andre Hauser, CRHS principal

A View form RSD13 process to see how close we come to meeting these standards. To kick it off we surveyed all of our faculty and students plus more than 100 parents last fall to learn more about everyone’s perceptions of the school. We have also had several faculty members serve on the visiting teams for other schools to help prepare for our selfstudy. Those teachers are now the leadership team for our self-study, and every faculty member at CRHS is working on one of eight committees to prepare our self-study reports.

Over the past year, those committees have put in long hours after school, delving into their areas of school life. They have been preparing reports that need to be read and debated by the whole faculty, revised if necessary and ultimately approved by the faculty. An

overwhelming majority of the faculty have approved our self-study reports. These reports evaluate our current practices and include a list of our strengths and our needs in each area.

We will spend the fall and winter gathering evidence to support the claims we made in those reports and preparing for our site visit. The site visit is the final step in our process, and it is a big one.

We will host a four-day visit by 16 teachers and school administrators from March 1720, 2013. The members of the visiting team will have read our reports in advance, and they will want to see the practices in action. They will shadow students and observe classes. They will get detailed tours of the entire facility. They will meet for in-depth interviews and panel discussions with the standard committee members, individual teachers, students, parents, school administrators, Board of Education members and other community representatives.

We will be looking for parents to join those panel discussions in the coming months.

As part of their site visit, the team will write the first draft of an accreditation report, basically a report card for the school. The team’s chair will then turn this into a final report with a recommendation on our accreditation status that will be voted on by the NEASC’s Commission on Public Secondary Schools. Even the best schools will get recommendations, so we can expect some, and we will need to address them and report back on progress toward meeting them in reports at least at the two-year and five-year points.

Our self-study process has been a lot of work, but it has been worthwhile. As we head into the final stages of the process, expect us to reach out for volunteers for the panel discussions in March. If you are already interested in serving on them, feel free to contact me at ahauser@rsd13.org. To learn more about the accreditation process or the standards for accreditation, you can visit the NEASC at cpss.neasc.org.

Reflections on the Durham Fair up to the big event; everyone is too busy getting ready that they could not find the time to take care of themselves over those preceding days.

(We’ll save that lecture for later.)

That leads to the big question: What makes the Durham Fair so special?

The answer is not found in the rows of booths brimming with delicious eats ranging from succulent to sweet to salty. The smells alone leave me in a state of mental chaos, lost to make the simple decision of what to eat for lunch or dinner and those multiple snacks.

Nor is the answer found in the dazzling sounds of the midway and rides (zing, zing, buzz, buzz), not even in the addition of the roller coaster (though that first drop was

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Rx:Life exhilarating). Guaranteed prizes for the little ones are always a plus (thank you, duck pond), and I am easily charmed by a fellow winning a prize for his lady.

Some would say the answer can be found in the exhibits. The livestock impresses with gorgeous prizewinning animals. A fan of Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin, I marvel each year at the gigantic pumpkins.

The skill exhibits — the art, the crafts, the baking, and more — have so much to offer and inspire. And for the record, I would just love to take one bite of a baking

award winner.

More would talk about the first class entertainment.

From Kenny Rogers and Kellie Pickler to tractor pulls and demolition derbies, the fair holds appeal for all ages and tastes. Who doesn’t enjoy a good pie-eating or bubble-blowing contest? Jampacked with fun, these three days and four nights are the cow’s moo (the cat’s meow just doesn’t feel right).

No, the answer is none of these things and yet all of these things. The Durham Fair is special because it unites a community. If all communities could share that level of pride, there would be a lot more happiness in the world. If we as a community could maintain that level of pride year round, we would all be better

for it. Too quickly, we fall back into our regular routines, and the world becomes inundated with our worries and problems. We are sidetracked from enjoying the day-to-day, not because we wish that burden on ourselves but because we do not always remember to live in the moment. Let us learn to live the Durham Fair in our hearts every day... and remember to get those mammograms and colonoscopies.

What was your highlight from the 2012 Durham Fair?

How will you carry that joy through the year?

Dr. Tanya Feke is a physician at Middlesex Hospital Primary Care - Durham and guest columnist for the Town Times.

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Durham Library

Workshop on marijuana use and teens

Teen Advisory Group: Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. Share ideas for the library and enjoy a snack. Ages 12-18.

Would you like to help decorate the YA area for Halloween? Come Saturday, Oct. 13, at 12:30 p.m. (before the TAG meeting.)

Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and the Local Wellness Council are sponsoring a free workshop on marijuana use and teens Oct. 23. This interactive, multimedia presentation for parents, teachers, coaches, mentors and community members will be led by Andy Buccaro, LCSW, LADC, Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Strong School, 191 Main Street, Durham.

Join in to address your questions and concerns, including: What are the myths and realities of marijuana use today?

How does it impact the brain and our children’s functioning?

I smoked pot, should I tell my kid?

Dilemmas, solutions and strategies for parents and adults

Letters (Continued from page 8) able programs and make Connecticut a nationallyrecognized leader in energy efficiency.

Steve has worked hard all his life and with your vote, he’ll work hard for us.

Jim McLaughlin Durham

Voice of reason

Middlesex Community College, Reservoir Road, Middletown

To the editor: I have heard Len Fasano speak on the work he is engaged in on the Senate in Hartford. As a member of the minority party, his success is not all I would hope for, but at least he is a voice of reason highlighting the most egregious examples of the misguided initiatives the Malloy administration has been foisting upon the Nutmeg State, including the largest state tax increase ever: $1.6 billion.

Sen. Fasano is a bright, articulate man of integrity doing his best. Join me in voting for his reelection so he may continue working to put Connecticut on a sustainable path.

Philip S. Augur Durham

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Debra Nelson, Psy.D. and Stacia Bjarnason, Ph.D., both licensed clinical psychologists, had something specific in mind when they envisioned opening a private practice in Durham for psychotherapy, assessments and consultation. “We both wanted to be in a practice where we were part of a community,� said Bjarnason, who lives in Durham. “Both of us love the small town feel of Durham. It’s almost like the country doctor.� “It was important to be part of the community,� Nelson added.

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Nelson and Bjarnason, who met as colleagues at Wheeler Clinic in Plainville, have worked extensively in the field and “both love the

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Nelson does some work with geriatrics, and Bjarnason sometimes uses animal assisted therapy. “For some people, it’s really hard to relax and focus on talking, so it helps to have an animal there,� she said.

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Medicare RX-Xpress comes to Middlefield

A day for the customers Durham Pharmacy customers enjoyed the store’s Customer Appreciation Day recently.

The annual event began in 2008 when the local pharmacy became part of the HealthMart network.

The Medicare RX-Xpress is scheduled to be at the Middlefield Community Center Tuesday, Oct. 30, by appointment only.

The Connecticut Department of Social Services’ Medicare Rx Xpress is a mobile unit that serves as an outreach resource to Connecticut communities providing Medicare Prescription Plan assistance and eligibility screening to older individuals and persons with disabilities. The unit is equipped with a satellite dish, four internet connected computer workstations,

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The Medicare Rx-Xpress offers Durham elderly and disabled residents an opportunity to review Medicare RX information, Medicare prescription drug plan enrollment assistance, extra help (for the Medicare Rx Program), Medicare Savings, Social Security information and eligibility screening for programs and benefits. Two CHOICES (Connecticut’s program for Health assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling and Eligibility Screening) counselors will be available to assist residents with their medical and prescription drug insurance concerns.

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The giant pumpkin exhibit, in a new location on the Town Green, fea- Priscilla, a 400 pound mama pig with her babies in tures Durham- and Middlefield- adjacent pens, weighs more than some of the giant grown pumpkins. But the winner is pumpkins!

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From left, Strong School eighth graders Julianna Daniels, Lauren Donnelly and Avery Reardon outside the craft tent.

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Chris Monette, of Mass., samples corn on the cob from the JLPA booth.

From left: Durham Cub Scout Den 27’s Andy Zhou, Patrick Finnerty, Paul Beisler, Zachary Infeld, Alexander Infeld and Jacob Fazzino outside their booth.

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With clouds looming overhead, passengers ride the Super Coaster.

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Members of Core Club & 24/7 Gym in Durham put on a demonstration at Center Stage Saturday. Photo submitted by Cheryl Salva

A horse pair pulls Sunday morning.

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ASSESSOR’S LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to all owners on October 1st, 2012 of the following Personal Property located in the Town of Middlefield, that they are required to declare such property to the Assessor, on or before November 1st, 2012.

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Durham author Leslie Bulion signs her new book “The Universe of Fair” for two boys outside the Souvenir Booth.

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Tag sale The Economic Development Commission has scheduled a town-wide tag sale for Saturday, Oct. 6. Main Street will be lined with businesses offering specials and in-store drawings. A fee is charged to participate.

Blessing of the Animals Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., Durham, has scheduled a Blessing of the Animals for Sunday, Oct. 7, at noon on the front lawn of the church. The community is welcome to bring pets.

Movie night

Grant program The Rockfall Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary of its grants program with an informal Grant Information Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the deKoven House Community center, 27 Washington St., Middletown. The goals of the grants program are to preserve and enhance the environment in Middlesex County and to increase public knowledge of, and respect for, its natural resources.

Detailed grant guidelines and eligibility requirements, as well as a grant application, can be obtained at www.rock-

fallfoundation.org, or call (860) 347-0340. To register for the workshop, or for more information, contact Tony Marino, grants administrator, at tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org or (860) 347-0340.

The deadline for applications is Nov. 9 and awards will be announced in midFebruary 2013.

Local featured in art exhibit Alexina Faucher, a 2009 graduate of Coginchaug High School, will take part in City-Wide Open Studios Passport Weekend on Oct. 6 and 7 at Paier College of Art, 20 Gorham Ave., Hamden.

Faucher is a fine arts major at Paier. She will be exhibiting some of her recent work in oil and acrylic paints. Exhibit hours are from noon to 5 p.m. both days.

who are registered online can be dropped off in DMYFS’s new Express Lane; parents do not need to leave their car.

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Students are encouraged to bring a nonperishable cereal or individually packed snack item to be donated to the DMYFS Children’s Nutrition Program.

Fun Night and Dance Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services will hold the first Fun Night and Dance of the year for Memorial School Students Friday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

All Memorial School students are invited for a night of music, games, dancing, pizza and friends at DMYFS, 405 Main Street, lower level.

New this year, parents can register students online and pay in advance. Students

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The Middlefield Park and Recreation Commission has scheduled monthly movie nights for children and families, beginning tonight, Oct. 5, at the Middlefield Community Center. “Journey to the

Center of the Earth 2” is scheduled to be shown at 6:30 p.m.

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a.m. to 1 p.m., at Middlesex Community College, Reservoir Road in Middletown, residents from the towns of Durham, Middlefield, Cromwell, East Hampton, Middletown and Portland are invited to a Household Hazardous Waste collection. Suggested items for disposal in-

Town Times — Friday, October 5, 2012 clude acids, alkaline batteries, ammonia, antifreeze, brake fluids, cleaning solvents, disinfectants, fluorescent and CFL bulbs, gasoline and diesel, glues, herbicides, pesticides, lithium batteries, insecticides, lighter fluid, mercury, moth balls, oil-based paints, paint strippers and thinners, photographic chemicals, polishes, pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries, road flares, transmission fluid, turpentine and wood and metal

polishes.

Also, bring mercury thermometers to the collection site and exchange them for a digital thermometer at no cost while supplies last.

For more information, or to see more suggested items or items that will not be accepted, visit www.themdc.com or call (860) 347-7214 or (860) 2783809. This event is free.

Election district

All Durham voters in the Nov. 6 election will continue to vote at Korn School, but, due to Durham being subdivided during the last redistricting, voters will be in different lines, according to the state district. Voters can find their state voting district prior to the election by visiting www.townofdurhamct.org.

Each voting district has a different ballot with different candidates, so knowing your state voting district will help you know which candidates

Aunt Clara’s Coming for a visit . . .

If you would like your business to participate, contact your account representative or Kim Boath at 203-317-2312

you will be voting for. In November, a greeter will help you determine your voting district.

Instrumentalists wanted The Middletown Symphonic Band, in its 33rd season, is seeking new members in preparation for three winter holiday performances.

All wind and percussion instrumentalists are invited to join. Double reed and mallet players are in particular demand. There are no dues or audition requirements. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Middletown High School. MSB brings together novice and professional volunteer musicians who play for the enjoyment, challenge and camaraderie that a community band provides. For more info, visit www.middletownsymphonicband.org or call (860) 347-5183.

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This week, we asked our online readers, “What was your overall feeling of this year’s Durham Fair?”

Here are the results: I had a good time as always: 11% I didn’t go because of the rain: 16% I only went for my kids: 3% I was not pleased with certain changes: 63% I thought this year was one of the best: 8% On the Town Times Facebook page, follower Cindi Dale Pietrzyk posted: “I think that whatever one thought of the fair, a great big thanks needs to be extended to all the volunteers who give up so much of their time and work so hard on our fair.”

Thanks Cindi.

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Obituaries

William Kent

Russell E. Fowler

William Kent (aka William Williamson), 93, noted sculptor and printmaker, continued carving his monumental sculptures until two days before his death, Aug. 16, 2012, at home in Durham.

Born in Kansas City, Mo., he was a graduate of Northwestern University. While studying music theory and composition at Yale with Paul Hindemith, he began teaching himself to paint, and then to carve marble and wood. In 1964, he moved to his home and studio in Durham.

From 1963 to 1976 he carved into huge slate blackboards, and developed a unique method to create monoprints on fabric without assistants or the use of machinery. His exhibitions in New York City galleries during the 1960s were critically acclaimed, and his sculptures and prints were bought by museums and important collectors. He was the first curator for the John Slade Ely House serving from 1961 to 1965. He was founder and Secretary of Professional Artists of Connecticut, 1962 to 1965. In 2009, the Arts Council of Greater New Haven honored his artistic excellence. He exhibited locally at The Sculpture Mile in both Middletown and Madison; Greene Art Gallery, Guilford; York Square Cinema, and Kehler Liddell Gallery, New Haven.

A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, Oct. 27.

Space is limited; please contact joanRbaer@aol.com or (203) 421-3039 for important information.

Russell “Cy” Fowler, 82, of Middlefield, beloved husband of Lorraine (Russell) Fowler for 61 years, passed away on Sept. 26, 2012, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Wesley and Pearl (Tucker) Fowler.

Russell lived in Middlefield all his life and was a member of Middlefield Federated Church. He was the owner of R. E. F. Machine Company in Middlefield for 48 years and was a 56-year member of Middlefield Lions Club where he was the recipient of the 2012 Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for lifetime service to the Lions Club. Russell was also a member of various town committees and the developer of Bittersweet Ridge.

Along with his wife, he is

survived by two sons, William “Bill” Fowler and his wife Paula and Robert R. Fowler and his best friend Dianna Dills and her son, Jeremy, all of Middlefield; a daughter, Kathy Fowler, of Higganum; a brother, Wesley “Jake” Fowler and his wife Karen, of Haddam; two sisters-in-law, Donna Fowler and Joyce Condron; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Jill, Joy, Sarah, Matthew, Dan, and Becca; a great-grandchild, Anthony and many lifelong friends.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Fowler and a sister, Claire Corbo.

The family would like to thank the staff of Middlesex Hospital for the loving care Russell received.

Funeral services will be private and at the conven-

ience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Russell’s memory to Middlefield Lions Club, P.O. Box 1, Middlefield, CT 06455, Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department, 405 Main Street, Suite 1, Middlefield, CT 06455 or Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main Street, Middlefield, CT 06455.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown is handling the arrangements.

Obituary fee Town Times charges a $50 processing fee for obituaries. For more information, call (203) 317-2256.

Durham Library Adult Book Discussions: What’s Cookin’ — A Bookclub for Foodies: Do you love to cook? Do you love cookbooks?

Then stop by the Durham Public Library to sign up for the newest book discussion group.

It’s all about cookbooks and trying out the recipes. The group is scheduled to meet Wednesdays, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. Ages 18 and up; please register.

Mystery Book Discussion: Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30; “Firemaker”

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Falcons C Squad beats East Hampton Hawks

By Steve Roccapriore Special to the Town Times This past Sunday, the Falcons C Squad traveled to East Hampton to face the Hawks. The first quarter was a defensive battle with both teams shutting down the other’s offense. A key interception by Logan Saks got the Falcons going. In the second quarter, the Falcons marched down the field with great running by Shea Larkin and Anthony DeFilio. Larkin broke free for a 53yard run to get the offense fired up. Although the Falcons did not get it in the end zone, it was a drive that shifted the game in the Falcons favor. The Falcons de-

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fense over-powered the Hawks both inside and out to get the Falcons offense back on the field. With four minutes remaining in the half, DeFilio scored on a 48yard run to get the Falcons on the board 6-0.

The offensive line, made up of Colin Sheehy, Aiden Sarcia, Jacob Toth, Carter Proto, Nevin Moore, Sylas Kelly, Jacob Hoffman, Michael Andrews and Sebbie Manning, got the offense down field. Blocking from the backfield was done by Blake Chorchesne and Anthony Santangelo.

In the second half, the Hawks threatened twice by two 50-yard runs, but both were stopped by defensive back Michael Roccapriore.

Again, the defense stopped the Hawks from scoring both times. With the offense back on the field, they moved the ball quickly with great blocking to allow quarterback Derek Grant to go up the middle for a 52-yard run to get the Falcons up 120. Devin Geoghan kicked the extra point to make it a 14-0 ball game. Defense finished the game to seal the victory 14-0.

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For a list of board positions, visit www.coginchaugll.org. For more information, contact Tom Wenchell, president, at twenchell@ comcast.net.

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Falcons A Squad — finishing the journey

Falcons A Squad in action.

Falcons offense as two additional touchdowns were added by Brochu and Gonzalez. An additional conversion run by Griffin Saks brought the first half score to 27-0 in favor of DurhamMiddlefield.

As the second half began

the boys would get a look at some different positions on both offense and defense, which would help give the squad more flexibility in the second half of the season.

The boys worked at positions they had not spent a lot of time practicing. Two

highlights on defense were Wiknik working at Linebacker and Boothroyd at Corner; and on offense was Patrick Hocking at running back.

The score for the game did

See Falcons, page 26

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On the final day of September, the Falcons traveled to East Hampton as they work through the third week away from the confines of Blue Devil Stadium. The Falcons would be facing off against a new addition to CTYFL, East Hampton Hawks. The captains this week were Nate Timbro, Sam Longworth, Victor Vieira and Brendan Wiknik.

Bryan Shields crushed the kickoff and drove the ball deep into the Hawks return team. As the ball turned end over end, Shields raced after his kick and recovered the ball to give the Falcons great field position on the 15-yard line where the offense could go right to work. Just three plays in and the Falcons crossed the goal line as Owen Gonzalez carried over the right side of the offensive line.

During the practice week, the team worked on the kicking game which allowed Shields to kick the extra point successfully to add two points for the Falcons after the touchdown. The defense would dominate in the first drive and set the stage for a great day for the unit. There was defensive play by Trevor Brochu, Robert Gleason, David Coppola, Jake Layman, Vieira, Timbro and Alex Boothroyd. After allowing the Hawks a few yards, the offensive unit punted the ball back to the Falcons. The offensive unit picked up right where they left off and this time it was Ricky Soren-

son with a 25-yard scamper over the left side of the line for the next Falcons score.

As the first half continued, the Hawks had some movement on offense but were forced to punt on the next two possessions. The result was much different for the

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Falcons Mighty Mites play big against East Hampton

By Carl Pitruzzello Special to the Town Times

The Falcons Mighty Mites (D Squad) took on the East Hampton Hawks last Sunday in East Hampton on their third road game in as many weeks. This week’s captains, Drue Fleck, Peter DeRita and Sal Monarca, led the team on the field and on defense as the Falcons posted a shut out for the second time this season.

The defense gave up a few yards but ultimately gave up zero points in this week’s battle.

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The Falcons took over on their own 40 yard line and where led on offense by Kevin Lee, Jeremy Mangiameli and Dante Salvatore. After an incomplete pass on their first play, Greysen Egana scampered 60 yards downfield for a Falcon touchdown. The Falcons missed the extra point but jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead.

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Clouds quickly covered the field, the skies opened and the end result was a game stoppage because of lightening on the field. The final result was the Durham-Middlefield Falcons with a 13-0 victory over East Hampton.

Join the Falcons next week as they travel to East Hartford at Martin Park to take on East Hartford at 3 p.m.

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To parents of children on the bus, the reaction to the accident was almost as concerning as the accident itself. Breaking Dattco policy, the driver continued on the route to Memorial school.

Dattco policy in the event of an accident is, according to Gibson, “Pull the bus over to a safe place and report it to dispatch immediately.” Gibson adds that drivers are only supposed to drive away from the scene of an accident for safety reasons.

According to several parents of children on the bus, the driver did not check on the passengers or ask if they were injured. The mother of a student on the bus said that the scariest part for her daughter was “he pretended as if it didn’t even happen.”

Susan Johnson, whose sixth grade son was on the bus, said of the driver, “He did not ask them. He did not turn around. He just kept going.”

Once at Memorial, according to Superintendent Sue Viccaro who went to the school that morning, the students from the bus were checked out by school nurse Joanne Nytch and counseling was provided. Memorial Principal Kevin Brough contacted parents of students on the bus and there was follow up with Nytch as well.

“I was comfortable with that [response],” Johnson said.

“They were good,” said Mica Machnik, who received a call at approximately 10:30 that morning concerning her sixth grade daughter on the bus. “I assume they were trying to get the full story first.”

The students were driven home by a different driver.

The following day a letter from Viccaro went home to RD13 parents concerning the accident and assuring parents that the driver was no longer working in RD13.

Parents contacted for this article were less pleased with Dattco. Parents said

they had made complaints in the past about the driver.

Parents mentioned speeding and some suspected that in turning onto Route 77 he had hit a stop sign several times in the past. However, most said their complaints focused on lateness and missing stops.

“It’s difficult to talk to Dattco,” one parent who did not want to be identified reported.

Viewing the site of the accident has given parents no answers, but some perspective. “I’m so thankful that the bus didn’t tip over,” Machnik said.

“How do you get up there?

I don’t understand,” asked Johnson after seeing the tire marks. “It could have been much worse. I’m grateful for that.”

Parents were also contacted by state police. The accident remains under investigation.

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Falcons

DBA basketball

(Continued from page 23)

The Durham Basketball has scheduled tryouts as follows: Fifth grade girls Sixth grade girls Seventh grade girls Eighth grade girls Fifth grade boys Sixth grade boys Seventh grade boys Eighth grade boys -

Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

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Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Tryouts are at Lake Grove Gymnasium, 480 Wallingford Rd. Advanced registration for tryouts is encouraged; registration at the time of tryouts will be accepted. Tryout registration forms are available on the DBA website, www.dbact.org. Submit a completed registration form by email to contactdba1@dbact.org.

Participation in tryouts for travel teams is open to girls and boys entering grades five through eight who live in Durham or Middlefield/Rockfall. For more information, visit www.dbact.org or call Dan Davis at (860)349-3951.

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not change from half as the Falcons moved to their first conference victory. As the Falcons complete the midpoint of their season, the focus turns to four in-conference games which will shape the road to the playoffs during the second half of the season. The win against East Hampton puts the Falcons in a tie for first place in the American Conference with the Berlin Bears with whom the Falcons see in the final week of the regular season.

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Coginchaug football

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Results from last week: Freshman lost to Capital Prep 22 - 50 Varsity lost to Hyde 0 - 7 JV did not play

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