Volume 18, Issue 27
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
Pumpkins, costumes and good music came together at The Fall Down By Elisabeth Kennedy Special to the Town Times I drove up the long dirt road to Camp Farnam behind a car from New Hampshire, both of us unsure of the dark, narrow road, anticipating the ghosts and goblins at the end of it. Once parked, the paths were lit by the flickering lights of Jacko-lanterns and an occasional flashlight. Tents and trailers dotted the landscape, and, yes, there were those ghosts and goblins, plus angels and a cast of other characters. The beautifully-crafted pavilion was bright with lights, music and dancing. Fireplaces blazed with warm fires as still more Jack-olanterns smiled and sneered from their mantles.
The Fall Down was wellorganized and well-attended, an audience that spanned generations, out for some good music and Halloween fun — some from town who
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had never been to Camp Farnam, others who were delighted to visit Durham for the first time, and for others it was a homecoming. The atmosphere was friendly, conversation easy, laughter abounding. It’s funny how
Halloween brings out the child in us all. Diane of Old Lyme had attended The Fall Down in Guilford three years ago, so when she read about the festival in Durham, she called her friend Ron, carved her Jack-o-lanterns and headed to Camp Farnam. She took one look at the playhouse atop the swing set and knew it was her home for the weekend. Ron was delighted to be back in Durham, having lived in town years ago, and both felt that Camp Farnam was the perfect place for the festival, with a beautiful setting and great people, making for a happy, peaceful event. Chris Symington, the fes-
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Grant of $500,000 for restoration of Powder Ridge Ski Area Matt Fraulino Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Jon Brayshaw, first selectman of the town of Middlefield, announced that the town received the final closing documents for a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) for the restoration of
which is presently under contract of sale to Alpine Ridge, LLC. The grant funds will be administered by the town of Middlefield and allotted to the developer on an incremental basis as Alpine Ridge makes continual progress on its ski-related construction. “This is the final milestone in the economic viability of restoring the proper-
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Autumn activities abound Larry McHugh of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce and Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw accepting the final grant documents in front of the town hall on Oct. 7. Photo by Stephanie Wilcox the Powder Ridge Ski Area and for the ongoing development of the property. The grant, for which he applied over two years ago, is designed to provide towns with utility and infrastructure development funds. Brayshaw sought out the grant for financial assistance in infrastructure restoration of the property,
In this issue ... On Columbus Day, this family spent a fun afternoon picking apples at Lyman Orchards. Left to right, Scott Fitzgerald, Jessica Fitzgerald, Aubrey Crispino, Matt Fitzgerald and Sean Fitzgerald. Photos by Cheri Kelley
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ty,” said Brayshaw. “I would like to thank DECD commissioner Catherine Smith, deputy commissioner Ronald Angelo, Peter Simmons and Edwin Moore, who were able to move our application along amidst the transitional phase brought about by the change in governor, and also Larry McHugh of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce for his steadfast belief in the future of Powder Ridge Ski Area. “It has been a long and arduous journey, and Middlefield is committed to the restoration of Powder Ridge as a useable ski area...its revival will bring great pride to the town,” Brayshaw said.
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Holidays at KClub K-Club is hosting their annual Halloween party at 168 Main Street in Rockfall on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Then on Nov. 12, come to the K-Club annual Thanksgiving Setback tournament at 168 Main Street in Rockfall. From 9 to 10 a.m., enjoy a free breakfast and sign up. Donations requested. Bring a partner and come play — its a blast!
CRHS Italian Cabaret Looking for a fun night out? Join CRHS choirs for their Italian Cabaret on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the CRHS cafeteria. The evening includes a great buffet of scrumptious Italian specialties prepared by Chef Kevin Smith, zany sing-a-long songs, student solo performances to make your heart sing and really bad jokes...really. Seating is limited to 100 people. Order tickets now! Not recommended for children under eight years. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Lisa Larsen. No tickets will be
sold at the door. Please call 860-349-7215 (ext. 259) or email llarsen@rsd13.org. Students may also purchase tickets directly from Lisa.
Tree identification hike Come learn more about the trees in the woods in our area. Join Everyone Outside on Monday, Oct. 17, at 9 a.m. for a two- to three-mile hike in the Braemore Preserve in North Guilford (just south of Durham on Rt. 77). For more info, visit www.Everyoneoutside.org or contact Lucy at 860-395-7771.
CRHS Kids nursery school program
from 9:20 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. Currently, the Tuesday/Thursday session is full. We are accepting children between the ages of two and four years for our MWF session. Please contact Christen Bertz at cbertz@rsd13.org if you are interested in enrolling your child.
Fall cooking classes Do you like baked lasagna, gourmet stuffed peppers and award-winning chili? How about rustic bread, holiday appetizers and dinner at an Italian restaurant? District 13 Adult Education is offering these all-new exciting cooking classes during October and November. The classes take
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The Child Development students at Coginchaug Regional High School will be starting the nursery school program on Oct. 24. “Coginchaug Kids” is held in two sessions — Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:20 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays
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place at Coginchaug High School in Durham, and the Italian dinner is held at Fiore II Restaurant in Middletown. Classes are open to residents and non-residents for the same fee. For more info and to register, please call 860-349-2232 or e-mail scarroll2@sbcglobal.net. The following classes are still open: Marinara, Baked Lasagna & Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Chef Rick Madley, Tuesday, Oct. 18. Holiday Appetizers by Little Something Catering, Wednesday, Nov. 2. Rustic Bread & Cinnamon Rolls, Thursday, Nov. 10. Gourmet Stuffed Peppers & Chili with
Friday, October 14, 2011 Chef Rick Madley, Tuesday, Nov. 15. Italian Dinner at Fiore II Restaurant in Middletown: first class sold out; date of second class TBD. Call or e-mail for new date.
Holiday bazaar The Ladies’ Guild of St. Colman’s Church will be hosting their holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be crafts, a bake shop, gift baskets, wreaths, jewelry, a white elephant table and a raffle. Lunch will also be served. For more info, call the rectory in the mornings at 860-349-3868.
Durham-Middlefield Youth & Family Services (DMYFS) The TEEN Brain: What Parents Need to Know Durham and Middlefield Youth and Family Services presents this FREE interactive multimedia presentation for parents of middle school students, teachers, coaches, mentors and community members. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Strong School Media Center Join us for answers to your questions including: Why do they do that? What were they thinking? Why have they changed so much? How do I stay connected with my middle schooler? Featuring guest speaker Chris Brown, M.S., LPC Certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor and faculty member at SCSU. For more information, e-mail jmoen.dmyfs@comcast.net This program is supported by a generous grant from the Liberty Bank Foundation. —Babysitter Training Class For youth in grades 5-6 Thursdays, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. at Memorial School – Room TBD Instructor: A Second Chance CPR – American Heart Association $75 for three-week class includes book, materials, snacks and certificate Limit 12 participants. Class will not be held if schools are closed. Missed classes will be rescheduled Learn to become a safe and responsible babysitter! This American Heart Association program includes basic childcare information, first aid and CPR training as well as information for other emergency situations. Also covered will be how to respond to an emergency or sudden illness, prevention of accidents and supervision of children from infancy through school age. This course provides practical knowledge while building confidence, selfesteem, leadership and independence. DMYFS will also maintain a list of all youth completing the course for use in our Job Bank. To register, download the form at www.dmyfs.org/dmyfs/programs and mail to DMYFS at 405 Main Street, Middlefield, CT 06455. Registration Deadline: Oct 21 For more info, call 860-349-0258 or visit www.dmyfs.org.
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Quirky collections — why we have them and love them One of my favorite spots of the Durham Fair, not related to food, is the collections. Everyone, I’m convinced, could have a collection. This year, Jeanne Wardwell of New Haven displayed her collection of owl decorations, which looked exactly like my mother’s living room minus the furniture. My mother-in-law could easily fill several 18 by 24 inch boxes with rooster decorations. My brother, who loves to build things, has at least four nail guns and six hammers. Put them under glass and call it Nail-Related Toys and you have a collection. Some collections can look haphazard, as if someone
just swept whatever happened to be on the mantlepiece into a box. The better collections can lead a viewer from confusion to interest. “Why would anyone collect thimbles?” “Look at that one in the back; my grandmother had that one!” “Wow, where do you even find a thimble with Gorbachev on it?” If it sounds like I’m mocking people who collect Pez dispensers, I am. But I include myself in the mockery. Last year I displayed part of my collection of old-school, hard-boiled crime novels. (And yes, it’s perfectly normal to have 100 pounds of books of tough guys who rob banks and nightclub singers who pack heat, thanks for asking.)
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This year I was most intrigued by the collection of Robert Badin. “A collection of ashtrays” sounded repulsive to me, like the start of a college prank. Really, I thought, I’m supposed to look at dirty ashtrays? In 2011? The ashtrays, however, were all clean and came in an intriguing variety of shapes and materials. The smallest ashtray featured hands cupped together, almost in prayer. (“Please don’t give me lung cancer”?) The largest ashtray had a handle curving over the top, just like one my grandfather had on a pedestal back when ashtrays were common and big enough to be furniture. Before I knew it, I was leaning closer to Badin’s ashtrays to find the Las Vegas one with the working roulette wheel among his interesting collection. Reached by phone, Badin says he was drawn to ashtrays because of the variety of sizes, shapes and colors. He is fully aware that ash trays are “a thing of the
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October 14 Spay-ghetti Dinner C.A.T.A.L.E.S. will be hosting its annual Spayghetti dinner at the Fox Parish Center (10 Elm Street in Middletown). Seating at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 860-344-9043 or visit www.catales.org. CRHS Pasta Dinner Come to the Coginchaug RegionalHighSchool(CRHS) cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. for the annual pasta dinner. This event will raise funds for the CRHS Spain Trip 2012. For more info, call Nancy Alberico at 860-349-7215. Meet the Candidate Meet the Democratic candidate running for first selectman in Middlefield at 12:45 p.m. All are welcome. This event will be held in the Senior Center dining room. IDS Comedy Night Angel Rentas headlines “Healthcare Unreformed,” a comedy night at 7 p.m. at the Galluzzo Performing Arts Center on the campus of the Independent Day School (115 Laurel Brook Rd. in Middlefield). Tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit the IDS Scholarship Fund. Grade 5-6 Fun Night & Dance DMYFS will host four Friday Fun Nights in the 2011-12 school year. Activities include an open game room with ping pong, basketball and air hockey, a board game room and line dancing with Sound Spectrum. Dates are today, Nov. 18, Jan. 13 and March 16. All sessions are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center (405 Main St.). For prices or more info, please call DMYFS at 860-349-0258 or e-mail jmoen.dmyfs@comcast.net. Pie Nite Dance The 4 C’s Square Dance Club will hold a Pie Nite Dance at Brewster School from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Suptei Rogers will be the caller and Sue Lucibello, the cuer. For more info, please call 860349-8084 or 203-272-7463. Happy Hour Boot Camp Core Club’s Boot Camp, a total body workout that fuses resistance exercises, aerobics and graceful movements, will be today and Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Exercises zigzag across different muscle groups and body planes (front, back, sideways
and diagonal). Boot Camp is challenging but absolutely doable for all fitness levels because the sequencing rests the most recently worked areas.
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October 15 Dudley Farmers’ Market The Farmers’ Market at the Dudley Farm, corner of routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford, is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 29. Local and organic produce, herbs, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, jewelry, knitted things, gift items and more homemade and homegrown items are sold. Pastel Workshop From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., join Dick McEvoy, whose artwork has been included in publications such as Pure Color/Best in Pastel, Art du Pastel en France and The Pastel Journal. Dick is a pastel and oil artist working in CT and New England who travels annually to Europe. He specializes in impressionistic landscape and the abstract expressionistic style of painting. For more info, please call 860-346-6546. Pork Roast Dinner Partnership for Sharing, a service organization of Third Congregational Church, is sponsoring their annual Harvest Pork Roast Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church (94 Miner St. in Middletown). This all-you-caneat dinner includes mashed potatoes, pork roast, gravy, homemade applesauce, vegetables, dessert and beverages. No reservation required.Take-out available.
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October 16 Church Re-Opening Little Church In the Wilderness suffered substantial damage last winter. After being closed for two months, the church has reopened; come see the renovated, beautiful church. Our service will be at 10 a.m., filled with beautiful music, showcasing the organ and baby grand piano. A luncheon will follow. For more info, go to churchinthewilderness.org. Pedal for Pink Durham Fitness is having its second annual Pedal for Pink today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Riders
and friends are invited to take part in Spinfest, a barbeque sponsored by Durham Fitness and area restaurants, with music and more from 1 to 2 p.m. The event is open to both gym members and non-members. Proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. For more info, prices and to sign up, call Durham Fitness at 860-3492480 or visit the Facebook page, “Durhamfitness Df-ct.”
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October 17 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. 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 their monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall or at www.middlefieldct.org.
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October 18 Sound of New England Join the Sound of New England Chorus’ rehearsals any Tuesday night in October (18 and 25) from 7 to 8:15 p.m. You’ll learn two holiday songs with the chorus and then perform with them at their holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 4. Rehearsals are held at the First Congregational Church (10 Wintonbury Ave. in Bloomfield). For more info, please visit www.soundofnewengland.o rg or call 1-877-LUV-2-SING. Destination Durham Every Tuesday at 1 and 7 p.m. on Comcast Channel 19, Destination Durham will be aired for those living in Durham. DVDs are also available at the Levi Coe and Durham libraries. The Teen Brain DMYFS presents this free interactive multimedia presentation for parents of middle school students, teachers, coaches, mentors and community members from
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6:30 to 8 p.m. at Strong School Media Center. Featuring guest speaker Chris Brown, M.S., LPC, certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor and faculty member at Southern CT State University. For more info, e-mail jmoen.dmyfs@comcast.net. Meet Your Greens Middlesex County’s monthly green drinks networking gathering will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mikado Japanese Restaurant (in Middletown) www.mikadoct.com. The evening will feature an informal talk by Sherill Baldwin, Environmental Analyst (Source Reduction and Recycling) for the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, about ongoing efforts to establish Creative Reuse Centers in CT.
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October 19 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. Senator Len Suzio At 12:45 p.m., Senator Suzio will be at the Middlefield Senior Center discussing legislation that was passed during the 2011 legislative session that affect seniors in particular. He will also have info on energy assistance available for the winter months. He will reserve time to take questions from anyone in attendance. No reservation is needed. Blood Pressure Clinics Free blood pressure clinics are offered the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 12:15 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center.
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October 21 Middletown Flu Clinic A seasonal flu clinic is scheduled for today from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at AME Zion Church (440 West St. in Middletown). The vaccine shots are free and will be administered on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are
limited. The clinics are sponsored by MDA (Mass Dispensing Area) 36. For more info, call 860-344-3482. Senior Watercolor Classes Watercolor classes for seniors with Aleta Gudelski will be held in the Durham Activity Center on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon today through Dec. 2 (excluding Nov. 25). Ten students will be allowed in the class. Please call Sherry Hill, recreation director, at 860343-6724 for prices and to reserve a spot. Checks must be made out to the Town of Durham and brought to the Town Clerk’s office to register. No checks will be accepted the day of class. Tot Time The MOMS Club of Durham and Middlefield sponsors a weekly Tot Time. It is held every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Peckham Park, or, if it’s rainy, at the Middlefield Community Center. This open-age playgroup is available for all residents and their children of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. No RSVP is required; just feel free to come on down and join the fun. For more info on the MOMS Club, please contact Ann at momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com. CRHS Italian Cabaret Join CRHS Choirs for their Italian Cabaret at 7 p.m. in the CRHS cafeteria. The evening includes a great buffet of scrumptious Italian specialties prepared by Chef Kevin Smith, zany sing-along songs, student solo performances to make your heart sing and really bad jokes...really. Seating is limited to 100 people. Not recommended for children under eight years. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Lisa Larsen. Please call 860349-7215 (ext. 259) or e-mail llarsen@rsd13.org. Students may also purchase tickets directly from Lisa. Emergency Training The town of Durham Department of Emergency Management will be holding training for membership in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Members will be trained to assist the Emergency Management Department during disasters. The training will be held on three Fridays (Oct. 21, 28 and Nov. 4) and Saturday, Nov. 5. For more info, call 860-704-9111 with your contact info or e-mail durhamcteoc@gmail.com.
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Where do we go from here? Are you worried and/or angry about the direction the world is heading? If so, be assured that you are not alone, but anxiety and anger will take us only so far. To learn about another response to global crises, there will be a symposium, presented by local people, that will give you a new vantage point for responding to the world and your fellow humans. That symposium is called “Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream,” and it will be held in two places in the coming weeks. Awakening the Dreamer, or ATD, is a powerful, interactive multimedia presentation that looks at where we are today, how we got here, and how you can be part of an “environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just” human presence on Earth.
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There are magicians, and then there is Chris Hurlbert By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Everyone loves a clown. And a magician. Which means that Chris Hurlbert, the director of Middlefield Park & Recreation, is really feeling the love these days. It all began when he was a wee one, smitten with the circus. And with his magic kit. When he grew up, he studied to be a clown by joining local clown groups. “I liked the idea of a clown,” he tells us. “You can hide behind make-up and act silly and goofy.” And then one day he met a man selling magic tricks at a flea market, and a new career was born. He bought the magic tricks, the man be-
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friended him and taught him magic, and in due time they decided to put an act together, with Hurlbert as the clown and assistant. The summer of 1985 saw them doing seven shows a day “in blistering heat” at Quassy Amusement Park (in Middlebury). By the time the park closed in the fall, his friend had shown him enough magic tricks for him to perform in bars and nightclubs. After several years, though, the late nights began to wear on him, and he switched over to restaurants. He’s currently at First and Last Tavern (in Middletown) on Friday and Saturday nights, entertaining people while they’re waiting for their meals, while at the same timeusingthisvenueasapromotional tool for his business (Magic of Christopher). In the ‘80s, he performed
as both a magician and Pocus the Magic clown, but he retired Pocus in the early ‘90s and “started performing as myself.” Pocus still lives on, however, in the clown be-
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“It’s great,” he says, “to see a kid who is shy and introverted come out of his shell and
“Magic has been good to me. I’ve been bumped up to first class on a plane after doing tricks for the woman at the ticket counter. Magic has picked up my tab at restaurants and bars, like the time I was doing tricks for my clients and the man at the next table asked me to come over to his group and perform, and then paid the bill for my table.
Chris as his alter ego Pocus perform magic tricks. Parents come up at the end of class and say, ‘Little Susie is a different kid now. She’s getting up in front of groups and performing.’ Magic builds self-confidence, and it’s empowering.
“And magic has given me that wonderful feeling I get when people say I’m incredible, and I should be on television. It’s really a boost to my self-esteem,” he shares. Hurlbert’s goal, he says, is to give people a break from reality, from the everyday trials and tribulations of life.
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When do you have the opportunity to protect both your children and the environment at the same time? Not very often probably. That’s why parents, grandparents and environmentalists should all be happy that the Local Wellness Council, along with local police and the Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association (NEOA) of CT., will be sponsoring a “drug take-back” on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Durham State Trooper’s office, 24 Townhouse Road on the green. At that time residents from Durham and Middlefield can bring medicines — from
over-the-counter cough suppressants to prescription strength pain relievers, depressants and stimulants — to the office for safe disposal. The problem, according to Betsy Dean of Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services (DMYFS), is that many people leave half-used prescriptions or bottles of old cough medicine in their cabinets. There they can become tempting options for the 20 percent of teens who have admitted to abusing prescription drugs at least once. According to an NEOA publication, over 17,000 Connecticut youth have used over-thecounter cough and cold medication to get high in the last year, and 64 percent of youth
ages 12-17 who have abused pain relievers say they got them from friends or relatives without their knowledge. Locally, several youths who participated in a drug abuse roundtable sponsored by DMYFS several years ago had started with someone else’s oxycontin before going on to heroin addiction. A report from the Office of National Drug Control in May 2009 indicated that “nearly onethird of individuals who began using drugs the previous year reported their first drug was a prescription drug.” The disposal avenue of choice has often been flushing unused or expired drugs See Drug, page 23
Letters to the Editor To the voters of Middlefield and Rockfall I’m writing to offer my full support for Lucy Petrella and Dave Burgess for the Board of Selectmen in Middlefield. They both have incredible backgrounds in public service — a quality necessary to lead and govern. We need new leadership now! The current administration has slowed down. Nothing seems to be happening. Even the sale of Power Ridge, a laudable goal, has been a slow, extended and even incomplete process. A
recent extension has the transfer possibly happening right before the election — coincidence? We need Lucy to lead our town with the same spirit and dedication to details as she did on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Lucy follows town affairs with an eagle eye toward what is best for the town and its citizens. Also, David was the true rational member of the Board of Finance wanting to spend money wisely. Please join with me in voting for Lucy Petrella and David Burgess so Middlefield can start moving again. Robin Havelin, Middlefield
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Vote for Greenbacker Durham voters have the opportunity this November to elect a new tax collector. Amy Greenbacker has demonstrated that she possesses the special qualities to effectively manage that office. A lifelong resident of Durham, Amy Greenbacker was raised with a strong work ethic and sense of purpose that will serve the community well. Moreover, Amy is personable, warm, understanding and a truly likeable person. She will carry out the responsibilities of tax collector with distinction. Please cast your vote for Amy Greenbacker as tax collector on Election Day. Sandi Kalinowski, Durham
Vote for John John Szewczyk has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility on Durham’s Board of Selectmen. He understands the importance of keeping taxes down and hasn’t been afraid to vote in that manner over the past four years. In fact, the town portion of Durham’s budget has remained level, despite less revenue and a decrease in state aid. A lifelong resident of Durham, a decorated police officer and an outstand-
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ommendations for Dr. Steve without reservation. His compassion and abilities will truly be an asset to the Board of Selectmen. Goldie Arnold, Kansas City, MO
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Dave Foley has served the Planning and Zoning Commission over the past 12 years with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism. His background as an engineer with a myriad of experience in land development and traffic engineering has served both the commission and the town well. Dave has put politics aside and put the residents and best interest of Durham first. We are most fortunate to have such a knowledgeable, dedicated and well-respected candidate willing to continue to serve on this important commission. Please join me in voting for Dave. Susan Good, Durham
As the president of the Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS), I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Steve Levy for the last four years while he resided in Kansas City, Missouri. He served as a dedicated board member and volunteer with NAWS. Dr. Steve is organized, efficient, extremely competent and has an excellent rapport with people and animals. He is a take-charge person who successfully developed and implemented the micro-chipping program that we offered to the public for their pets. He donated his services at each fundraising event and offered a wealth of information to our non-profit. Dr. Steve also contributed a considerable amount of time and knowledge with architects in the design of NAWS future animal campus. In summary, it is for these reasons that I offer high rec-
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Support for Martin French I am writing in support of Martin French as tax collector for the town of Durham. As tax collector, Martin has brought best practices to his See French, page 20
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Our Connecticut mum heritage Occupying Wall Street own copy at an anFall is chrysantheNancy DuBrule-Clemente tique book shop a few mum time. Roadside years ago. Bristol stands, garden cenNurseries remained ters, even grocery in business until stores are filled with 1987. It was then purmums of every size, chased by former emshape and color. Although called “hardy mums,” my ex- ployee Gerald Heresko. Much of the perience has shown that many of original nursery land was sold for developthem simply do ment, but not survive the Gerald kept winter. Yet I six acres and have always continued to found truly breed and perennial grow mums mums in the until his gardens of my death in 2009. clients, some His nursery, reported to be including his in their yards greenhouse for 50 years or containing more! I became all of his fascinated with 'Carousel' mum, an antique purple spi- stock plants, these plants, was lost which led me on der variety bred right here in CT. Nancy DuBrule-Clemente shortly aftera quest for the wards. real story about hardy mums. These hardy mums have always To my surprise, it turns out that Connecticut was the birthplace of been referred to as “Korean” mums hardy mums in this country! The sto- in the trade because the original ry began in the 1920s when Alex stock came from Korea, Japan and Cummings started breeding China. I interviewed Gerald Heresko Chrysanthemum indicum varieties in 2001. He told me that breeding foat Bristol Nurseries in Bristol. He cused very much on Chrysantheand his son Rod carried on an in- mum coreanum, a white daisy mum tense hybridization program. Locat- that faded to blush pink, with long ed on 200-plus acres of prime farm- stems for cutting, blooming in midland, it grew to be one of the largest to late-October. This sounds very nurseries in the world in the 1930s. much like a mum that I consider a Father and son kept diligent records. garden staple, the variety ‘Venus’. Eventually, Rod wrote a book enti- Other Korean-type varieties that are tled The Hardy Chrysanthemums in 1939. I was lucky enough to find my See Mum, page 15
Back to Nature
A cancer movie: 50/50 Cancer is a tough sell. No one wants it Tanya and no one wants to think about the consequences of having it. Still, it is a fact of life, and director Jonathan Levine brilliantly delivers the unwanted news of Adam’s schwannoma (a type of tumor) with a balance of bracing reality and delicate humor, a 50/50 split. After Adam learns of his diagnosis from an eye-contact-avoiding bedside-manner-lacking not-at-all-likeme physician, his journey into selfrealization begins. We watch Adam evolve from a jogger afraid to dart across a deserted crosswalk into a maniac driving the wrong way down a one-way street. The stress of uncertainty weighs on his psyche and weaves its way into his many relationships. There are his self-absorbed girlfriend, his overbearing
mother, his horny friend and his inexpeFeke rienced therapist. Not one of them can adapt to his prognosis, not fully at least, and the genius of 50/50 is that it shows not only how Adam copes with his fear but how those around him seek their own solace. In this way, Levine brings his audience home. Though the script is clever in its own right, 50/50 could not have accomplished the impossible (a touching cancer movie without sap or melodrama but with occasional laugh-out-loud moments) without its stellar cast of characters. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has blossomed as an actor. Who knew the actor who once played little Tommy Solomon from 3rd Rock from the Sun would grow up
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I admit it. This wastally, on a day of great Sue VanDerzee n’t my first demonexcitement — a legal stration. My husband march from the plaza and I went to Washingto City Hall Park. We ton, DC, in November also found ourselves 1969 to protest the Vietnam War — in a remarkably safe and welcoming along with approximately 500,000 oth- space. The participants in Occupy er people. Much later, I stood roadside Wall Street had formed themselves on the Durham Green in March 2003 into an efficient and compassionate
Guest Column
A juxtaposition of signs... protesting then-President George W. Bush’s plan to invade Iraq. That demonstration called forth about two dozen local residents. Wednesday, Oct. 5, I took the train with friend and former Middlefielder Gloria Earls to Liberty Plaza near Wall Street to support the Occupy Wall Street continuing demonstration. We had no idea what we would find, how many people would be present or who these people might be (except for former Coginchaug graduates Jon Good, who we had made plans to interview). We found ourselves there, acciden-
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community over the 18 days they had occupied Zucotti Park, aka Liberty Plaza. There is a food concession — free food handed out to demonstrators by other demonstrators who volunteer for kitchen detail and wear rubber gloves and hats per Health Department specifications. There is a medical detail, also “staffed” by volunteers with medical skills. There is an Arts and Creativity station where visitors and demonstrators are invited to create signs (with free materials, including old pizza boxes and jars of See Occupy, page 16
September police statistics Motor Vehicle Town of Durham: Pete DiGioia, Durham RST Warnings: 24 issued Calls for Service: 449 Motor Vehicle AcCriminal Investiga- Eric Kelly, Middlefield RST cident DWIs: one tions: 23 Motor Vehicle AcciOn-sight DWIs: one dents w/Injuries: three There is an ongoing Motor Vehicle Accidents w/o In- issue with speeders around the juries: 15 schools during morning drop-off and Motor Vehicle Infractions: 63 afternoon pick-up, specifically on Motor Vehicle Warnings: 31 Hubbard Street, High Street, Way Road and Laurel Brook Road. Just a Motor Vehicle Accident DWIs: one reminder for drivers to watch their DWIs On-Sight: three In the month of September, there speed around the school zones. Areawide, there have been more were three burglaries on Ozick Drive. residential and car break-ins — not so Town of Middlefield: much in Middlefield, but the entire Calls for Service: 513 county has seen an increase. Another Criminal Investigations: 11 Motor Vehicle Accidents w/In- reminder for people to lock their homes and cars and be vigilant when juries: two Motor Vehicle Accidents w/o In- they see a vehicle or person that looks suspicious. It is always easier to find a juries: seven Total Motor Vehicle accidents for person or vehicle when 911 is called immediately versus one or two hours September 2011: nine Motor Vehicle Infractions: 164 issued. later.
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Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Tuesday, October 18 7 p.m. — Agriculture Commission at Town Hall Wednesday, October 19 7 p.m. — Recreation Committee at the Durham Activity Center 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Thursday, October 20 7 p.m. — Water Commission at the Town Hall third floor meeting room 7 p.m. — Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Board at Town Hall 7 p.m. — DMIAAB
Planning & Zoning During the Oct. 5 meeting of the Durham Planning and Zoning Commission, town planner Geoff Colegrove reported that he responded to two requests for letters of certification, the first from an engineering firm to con-
firm that 42R Stevens Wood Lane is an approved building lot. He indicated that this is a 3.5- to four-acre lot on a cul de sac and verified that it is a pre-existing lot of record, which will require soil testing and approval of any activity within 100 feet of wetlands. A second request came from an out-of-state member of the Miller family
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who wishes to build on a oneacre subdivision abutting the south side of Millers Pond, a similar situation with no soil testing and proximity to wetlands, and also a pre-existing lot of record. The Twin Maples’ building permit application was denied, with Colegrove referring it to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance as the proposed building would be too close to the property line. Misuse (and abuse) of property, including wetlands, for fair parking was discussed, including how to enforce regulations against parking in or too close to wetlands, at all times, not only during the fair. Colegrove distributed copies of an inventory he prepared of properties in Industrial Districts I and II, asking that members compare the inventory to the proposed use tables to ensure no current business becomes non-conforming under the new use table. Members requested that he also include Zone III and then email the inventory to all members to facilitate voting on sections already revised at the next meeting.
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Proposed changes to bond requirements mandated by state legislation were presented to members, with Colegrove expressing hope that the changes bring the regulations into compliance with state statutes, which were effective on Oct. 1 and essentially eliminate bond options. After approval by the commission, the matter will go to public hearing. The commission’s attention returned to signs. Colegrove reported that a shield has been placed on the lights on the billboard at the corner of Haddam Quarter and Route 17. If the shield works, they will be placed on other billboards. Colegrove asked members to drive by and observe the billboard to determine if the glare is worse than the intensity of the unshielded lights. He shared that the owner is very responsive and willing to do all that is necessary to maintain a good relationship with abutting property owners affected by the lights. Signs on properties continue to multiply; members report that some on the green are obstructing vehicle sight lines. Colegrove proposed taking photographs and indicating
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Pasta Dinner at Durham Firehouse The Democratic Town Committee welcomes all to an evening of good food and good company at their annual Gourmet Pasta Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Durham Firehouse on Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m. The donation price includes a great selection of gourmet pasta dishes, salad, homebaked breads and a delicious dessert medley. Please call Karen at 860-349-3468 to reserve your tickets.
Durham Registrars of Voters The Durham Registrars of Voters will be in session on Saturday, Oct. 22, in their office, on the second floor of the Durham Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a session to enroll new voters who are United States citizens over the age of 18 and residents of Durham. If you want to vote on Nov. 8, the last day to register to vote by mail is Oct. 25. The last day to register in person is Nov. 1.
The Day of the Dead at DAC Early in November, the souls of those loved ones who have passed on will be remembered with joy and reverence as Mexicans merrily celebrate the Day of the Dead. Durham’s long-time Spanish teacher and frequent visitor to Oaxaca, Mexico, Señora Marilyn Horn, will bring
a taste of this ancient ritual to the Durham Activity Center on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Samples of Oaxacan hot chocolate and pan de muertos (bread of the dead) as well as photos and indigenous folk art will be provided by the retired Coginchaug teacher, whose passion for all things related to the Spanish language does not wane. The time frame for this event is similar to our Halloween, but there is nothing scary about this continuing, ancient tradition. “The Mexicans see death as a part of life and not as something to fear,” explains Señora Horn. This event is sponsored by the Durham Senior Citizens Board as part of the Conversations with Local Talents series offered to the community, and will take place at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street.
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expired, dented or rusted cans. Recently we have received many items that we end up discarding. These items can be dropped off at the Social Services office in the Middlefield Community Center (405 Main St.), during business hours Monday through Friday or left in the box next to the office anytime. If you have questions, contact Antoinette Astle at 860-349-7121.
Suzio coming to Middlefield At 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, State Sen. Len Suzio will visit the Middlefield Senior Center. Suzio will take questions and pro-
Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, October 18 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen and public hearing on DMIAAB agreement Wednesday, October 19 7-10 p.m. — Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency 7 p.m. — Metacomet Regional Windfarm Committee Thursday, October 20 7 p.m. — Board of Finance 7 p.m. — DMIAAB at the Durham Library vide an update on happenings at the State Capitol. On Oct. 20, Suzio will hold a “Senator on Your Sidewalk” event from 4 to 6 p.m. outside Lyman Orchards at 32 Reeds Gap in Middlefield to hear from taxpayers.
Suzio is preparing for a special legislative “Jobs Session” on Oct. 26 which will focus on ways to spur the Connecticut economy. Suzio will also bring his petition to cap the state’s gas tax for residents to sign.
DART mums, cornstalks sale Durham Animal Response Team (DART) will be having a fall fundraiser to help purchase items needed for emergency pet shelter needs on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Street Feed.
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vested; often, at this point in The way a traditional root cel- up the kitchen with huge pots the year, there is such an lar works is that it is built into of boiling water through the abundance that we just don’t a hill or under the soil so that months of August, September know what to do with it all be- the space is below the surface and October. The amount of fore spoilage occurs. One can of the ground which keeps the energy that may be used from freezing the haronly can so much vest is completely of the beautiful avoided. And alfresh food, and to most anyone can see it go bad after do it with a little such a long labor of creativity and careful weeding know-how. and watering can For those who break any gardenare truly interester’s heart. ed in learning to In past years, properly create a the ways to preroot cellar, always serve food were do your homework handed down from and get a good generation to genbook on the topic, eration as part of like Root our heritage and as Cellaring, by Mike a necessity. Most and Nancy Bubel. homes were built It gives a huge with food storage amount of inforcapabilities in Annette Willis’ root cellar in Middlefield. mation and tips. mind and had root cellars, pantries or larders to temperature above freezing One story in the book was about a man who had a shed keep food cool and pest-free. but still cold. These may seem like ideas on his property that had a from the past that are no dirt floor. He decided to dig a 18 Month Financing Available* longer vital, but this is just not space for a metal locker to be the case. Having a root cellar set into the ground with the is an amazing way to keep doors up. The metal was perfresh, local food for longer pe- fect because it couldn’t be riods without having to heat chewed through by rodents, and the little vents on the door let air move through. He www.carminesdurham.com Plus Free LiteRise placed fruits and veggies infor our menu “Cordless” Control on side, shut the doors and covSelected Lines ered them with hay bales for additional insulation. BePlus Free Measure & Install cause the placement of the with minimum purchase locker was in a shed, it was Sale ends 10-29-11 *Subject to credit approval much easier to get to once the snow began to fall. A couple of tips when preparing your food for root cellaring: remember to careWe Deliver! fully shake off the dirt. Do not Furniture & Interior Decorators wash food; washing the fruits 60 Chamberlain Hwy., Kensington (860) 828-4176 and vegetables can promote spoilage. One must also be very gentle with the food that is to be kept — veggies with bruises will not stay good for as long as those without, so go through and inspect each one. Keep the better-looking ones, and use the others for a canning project. Other ideas from the Bubels’ book are to find any unused “nooks and crannies” in the house — for example, the steps that go down to the basement, an unheated porch, closet, garage or attic space. We have an unheated hall made of brick that leads to our back door. It stays cold William J. Witkowski, D.M.D. 360 D Main Street, Durham out there for the winter and Allan A. Witkowski, D.M.D. (860) 349-1123 into the spring. Because of We will submit claims to all insurances the brick, it remains cold but
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Friday, October 14, 2011 Once you’re known as a collector, people tend to give you stuff. Many of the bottle (Continued from page 3) caps collected by Danielle Drop of Durham were given Bible from the 1890s written to her by other people. Good in moon type, a literacy sys- thing, too, because her colortem using raised letters. ful bottle cap landscape disSpeaking of the value of played at the fair consisted the items, Mowerson says, entirely of caps from beer “Most really don’t have a bottles, and she’s 15. price...they’re not collected “I’ve always wanted to colin the mainstream.” She lect something,” Danielle guesses that an antique says, and she settled on bottle braille typewriter has the caps after seeing someone same value as a manual type- else’s collection on TV. writer. Danielle, who numbers her However, collection at her collecover 2,000 tion has perand plans to sonal and create a boteducational tle cap bean value. Mowbag chair, erson tries has caps to display brought to her collecher from as tion once far away as per year in Turkey and schools and S o u t h libraries in Africa. January, “I don’t recognizing have an oldthe birthday fashioned of Louis Coca-Cola Braille. one yet. I Mowerson’s Danielle Drop, of Durham, want that c o l l e c t i o n not only collects bottle caps, o n e , ” was not she makes projects like this D a n i e l l e beautiful or landscape out of them. says. Spoken amusing, Photo by Mark Dionne like a true but it was collector. museum quality and won a If you stand around the colSpecial Exhibitor’s Award. lections long enough, you’ll Patrick Lucashu of hear people making fun of Durham also got into collect- them. This is perfectly natural. ing because of a workplace, Collectors treasure things like but not his own. Patrick, bottle caps, pens and old tools who is 16, displayed a collec- that other people throw tion of memorabilia related away. As Badin says of his to Pratt & Whitney, where ash trays, “People don’t valhis father works. “All my ue them the way I do.” life I’ve been getting stuff Just as interesting and imfrom him,” he said. pressive as the nearby Patrick’s collection grew portraits, the Durham Fair because of his display at the collections reveal our enthuDurham Fair. He was given siasms, display our history Pratt & Whitney tie clips or just show a part of our culfrom a woman who saw his ture that almost got thrown collection. out.
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Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For info or to register for a program by phone, call 860-349-9544. Story Times: Sessions run through Dec. 21. Register in person or by phone at 860 349-9544. AARP Safe Driving Course: Thursday, Oct. 20 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Signup at the library. Those aged 60+ will be eligible for insurance discount after completing course. Civil War Programs: Especially for teens: Knit a Civil War Soldier a Scarf: Wednesdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 7 to 8 p.m. Morse Code puzzles in the Town Times through October. Answers can be dropped off at the library or e-mailed to Miss Gardiner at kgardiner@durhamlibrary.org. Include your name and
phone number. Every correct answer puts your name in a raffle for a special Civil War-themed prize! Raffle open to young adults ages 1018. Last week’s solution: Traveller. Would you have been a good coder or cipherer during the Civil War? Test out your telegraph skills on this week’s Morse Code trivia question. Decode the question, find out the answer, and translate your answer back into Morse Code! This week's trivia question:
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Job-Search Help What do you really need to know to launch an effective job-search? Durham resident Jan Melnik, M.A., will present a robust program at the Russell Library in Middletown on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please register for this free program at the information desk or call 860-347-2520.
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Town Times Welcomes New Citizen Ryan Keith Samperi Born June 3, 6 pounds, 3 ounces at Middlesex Hospital Parents: Randy and Laura Samperi, of Durham Other family: sister Emma (6), brother Eric (3), maternal grandparents Keith and Alba Mead of Durham, paternal grandparents Roberta Beott of North Branford, Gary Semperi of Killingworth and paternal great-grandmother Marie Samperi of Bradenton, FL.
Educational Center for the Arts The Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) is a half-time magnet (Honors Credit) high school for the visual, literary and performing arts. Any grade 8-11 artist, actor, writer, dancer or musician is invited to come check it out! Informational tours will be offered on certain Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 26 through February. You must pre-register to attend. Call Louise Ross, Dean of Students, to arrange your tour date at 203777-5451. ECA will also conduct an open house for those interested on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. ECA is located at 55 Audubon St. in New Haven.
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paint) and write a paragraph about their own concerns and passions. There is an information “desk” and a media section and a place to register to share your music, though music is also freely shared, along with food, stories, signs and water. There is a recycling shopping cart and many trash baskets, emptied when necessary by demonstrator-volunteers wielding brooms and dustpans. And, for this reporter, best of all there was an actual “occupation” printed newspaper! And there were upwards of 20,000 demonstrators, according to reports. There certainly weren’t any less than 20,000, and on this day, there were lots of “mainstream media” press, folks who had largely ignored the protest in the very heart of the media world until 700 protestors were arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge two weekends ago. After basking in the warmth and feeling of community in the plaza for several hours, we finally caught up with Jon Good, who has been meeting since July as part of an amorphous group planning the Occupy Wall Street demonstration following the appearance of a cover suggesting the same on a Canadian not-for-profit anti-con-
sumerism magazine called Adbusters. When asked if this made him a leader of the occupation, Jon replied, “This doesn’t belong to any one person or group. This is real people reacting to a system run by the super-rich that has betrayed the rest of us (the 99 percent). It’s not a political choice between Democrats and Republicans. There are lots of better choices, and as this unfolds, we’ll begin to see them, and they won’t belong to any one of us but to all of us.” This lack of need to see into the future, to have “goals” as defined by pundits across the political spectrum, seems no real hindrance to those who are actually part of the demonstration, for the short or the long term. This is something different. This is the active creation of community. In fact, all of the folks we talked to were completely OK with the diversity of expression — from the two women from Pennsylvania who had come to NYC with cartons of free sandwiches assembled in their own kitchens to the Unitarian intern from Tennessee who was told by his church to “go ahead and raise a little ruckus” to those who had goals of peace or environmentalism foremost on their minds. “Can’t you see how all of these concerns spring from the same thing? We need to take care of each other and take care of the planet,” one woman said. And one thing
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“We’re told lies to keep us in check, to set us against each other,” he continued. “I have a degree in neurobiology, and I’m working at a minimum wage job in front of a computer in the most expensive city in the U.S., and I’m lucky. What about the people who don’t have supportive families or a great education? What happens to them?” Jon further pointed out that the group had been trying for 18 days to get a sound permit to allow people to set up a sound system to commu-
I had seen this method on streaming live video from the demonstration before I went, but it’s very interesting to actually see it working. And work it does; the march went forward with instructions from a planner disseminated over the mic check system. It also works to quell rumors and inform people where and when certain activities are occurring. As a metaphor, the concept is striking. Gathered in many ways by 21st century technology over the Internet, the group once gathered was sufficiently resilient to come up with a way to communicate solely through that most ancient of instruments — the human voice. This was a different kind of demonstration than the ones I had attended before, demonstrations with simple aims — end the Vietnam War, don’t start the Iraq War. That has been one of the criticisms of Occupy Wall Street — there is no one with “the answers” and no single demand that could be met and then everyone would
go home happy. Instead, the occupiers — and Gloria and I consider ourselves among them now — answer that seemingly simple question in many ways. What they, what we, really want — from young students to grandparents, employed and unemployed, of all genders and every racial hue — is a revolution, and they’re living that revolution on the ground. Meaningful work, people and corporations paying their fair share of taxes, taking care of the Earth and everyone and everything on it, an end to exploitation and discrimination of all kinds, an end to militarization and the military-industrial complex — those are some of the goals. In short, OWS is designed as a template for the future in all its dizzying complexity, diversity and promise. If this seems interesting, you would be most welcome at any “occupation” — of Wall Street, Hartford, Boston, anywhere.
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Root Cellar (Continued from page 12) store, it is something to think about, though a few baskets shouldn’t be that much of a problem. With all the historic homes in Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall, Town Times asked around to see if residents in the community have root cellars. Annette and Matt Willis of Middlefield have a root cellar built into the hill across the driveway from their house. Annette said, “The house is a 1905 farm house and has a root cellar that is now the well house; it looks like a little hobbit hole. We store the
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Michael Doyle of Camp Farnam was also delighted at the turnout and was enjoying the event with his young daughter. “This is great music, great atmosphere for all ages,” shared Doyle. “Most people stay all weekend, so there are few traffic issues for the town, and the business is great for local vendors,” who were at the event selling food items.
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Boy Scout Troops 27, 33 and 270 at Sea Base 2011 By Kevin Onofreo Special to the Town Times The first-ever joint operation between Boy Scout Troops 27 and 270 of Durham and Troop 33 of Middlefield took place Aug. 17-24. Our crew of 17 also joined forces with two members of Troop 1829 of Midlothian, VA. We traveled to the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base to participate in the Scuba Adventure program.
Sea Base is located in the Florida Keys, about 75 miles south of Miami, in a place called Islamorada. It offers programs in sailing, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. About 10,000 scouts and their leaders attend these programs every year (this includes Venture Crews in case you ladies are interested). For certified divers, like our crew members, the big attraction is the only living coral reef in
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North America just a few miles offshore. The certification of our crew primarily took place in late August of last year. We were led by Mr. Dan Grumm, a certified dive master. Using the pool at Camp Farnam, Mr. Grumm taught us the skills needed to make the most of our dives and see all we could see, with special emphasis on buoyancy control (more on the importance of this in a moment). After two certification dives, we were ready and eagerly awaiting summer 2011 and the great trip it had in store for us. A typical scuba adventure
program takes scouts and their leaders out for 11 dives during the week, including one night dive. Unfortunately, ours was not a typical week. Apparently, tropical storm Emily had pushed many more moon jellyfish than usual into the waters surrounding the reefs. We had enough trouble dodging their painful stinging tentacles during the day, so no one could imagine how we would avoid them at night. Some were the size of pizzas, and at times they ranged from the very bottom of the ocean all the way to the surface, with not much space between them. Fitch
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Spencer probably got the worst sting, but Andrew Van Steenbergen and my brother Kyle also got pretty nasty stings. We figured out that a combination of vinegar, cortisone cream and Benadryl worked the best after being stung. However, avoidance was a better strategy, and that’s why good buoyancy control (keeping your position level in the water) was so important…that and a good wetsuit. Despite the minefield of jellies, we managed to see a huge amount of the life that exists on the coral reefs. We saw nurse sharks, barracuda, stingrays, blue tangs (think “Dory”), parrot fish which could be heard crunching the coral, moray eels and many varieties of angelfish, trumpet fish, squirrel fish and many, many more. Paul Van Steenbergen Jr. recorded an enormous amount of video and took photos with his underwater camera, documenting most of our dives. The coral reefs we dove on contain over 600 species of fish, and, while we saw a large chunk of them, there’s still so much more to be seen. I would especially like to thank Mr. Rick Hanley for organizing and leading this amazing adventure, as well as the other adult leaders who made the trip possible: Dr. Scott White, Mr. Paul Van Steenbergen Sr., Mr. Dave Thrall and Dr. Anthony Onofreo.
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The Year of the Turtle By Susan K. Heuberger, R.N., Conservation commissioner, Middlefield
cern), Painted Turtle, Atlantic Green Sea Turtle (endangered), Spotted Turtle, Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle (endangered), Northern Diamondback Terrapin, Leatherback Sea Turtle (endangered) and Loggerhead Sea Turtle (threatened). Unfortunately, in Connecticut, we, too, are experiencing habitat loss. According to the latest issue of National Wildlife Magazine, for the first time in 150 years, forest cover is declining in all six New England states. Each year, thousands of acres of forests and farms are razed for the construction of homes, lawns, commercial buildings, roads and parking lots. The UConn Center for Land Use, Education and Research has made available online maps that show statewide forest fragmentation, allowing one to see the forested areas of the towns and how they have been changed or developed. Basically, forests are our watersheds. Turtles are vulnerable to extinction since the average turtle has to be 12 years old before it can reproduce. There are several organizations working together and with the DEEP on the state and federal levels help the turtles. They are PARC
Girl Scouts donate baskets to cancer center Members of Girl Scout Troop 62200 recently earned the Bronze Award. As part of their work on this project, they created gift baskets containing 100 percent recycled items and donated them to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center. Left to right, Gary Havican, director of Cancer Center and Oncology Services; Jayda Avery and Colleen Coogan (Middlefield); Ashley Schuetz (Durham) and Scout Leader Carole Sibiskie. Peg Arico
(Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation), TurtleRescueLeague.org and Yearoftheturtle.org. These groups are traveling the world, making scientific observations, collecting data, maps of turtle habitats and teaching the public what they can do to help the turtles. The suggestions they are making are to limit the use of plastics (beverage bottles, bags, packaging etc.), buy in bulk when possible to limit packaging, recycle, prevent destruction of turtle habitat and be kind to the turtles when you see them. In closing, I would like to say that this has been an education for me as well. The turtle is a unique and fascinating creature, part of our biosphere and, as such, important to all of us.
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The year 2011 has been proclaimed the “Year of the Turtle” by the DEEP since the turtle is in trouble. More than 50 percent of the world’s turtles are in an extinction crisis threat. What are these threats to the turtle’s survival? They are habitat loss, accidental killing by cars, disease, climate change, harvest for food, pets, predators, traditional medicines, environmental toxins and the pollution of wetlands and oceans with plastics, which they can ingest. Why is it important for us to preserve the turtle? The turtle is an important part of the Earth’s biodiversity and, as such, is part of an ecosystem that we are just beginning to understand. We do know that they eat various insects, grasses, algae, debris etc., all of which could potentially spiral out of control, causing harm to other life forms. The sea turtles move thousands of tons of sand yearly in the laying of their eggs, aerating it and making it healthier. They also help to cleanse the coral reefs, which is the only place many rare sea creatures can live. Turtles are some of the most ancient vertebrates on earth. They have existed for 215 million years, even surviving the great dinosaur extinction. They have been important in human culture for thousands of years. Native Americans see the turtle as a symbol for Mother Earth, the Primal Mother, reminding us that she provides us with all that we need as long as we do the same for her by acting as stewards in the care of the environment since we are all connected in the web of life. Worldwide, there are 238 species of turtles, 57 in the USA and 12 in Connecticut. In Connecticut, we have the following turtles: Bog Turtle (endangered), Common Musk Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle (special concern), Common Snapping Turtle, Wood Turtle (special con-
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office and to our town. In this position, he has shown the professional skills and the personal integrity required to fulfill his responsibilities to the town and its citizens. Additionally, Martin has implemented improved measures for efficiently and effectively collecting back taxes for the town. I have known Martin for more than 20 years and am proud to support him. A long-time resident of Durham, Martin has been active in town government and an involved citizen for many years. He carries this same commitment to the tax collector’s office. I encourage voters to give him the opportunity to continue the progress he has brought to the office of tax collector for the town of Durham by making Martin French your choice in November. Bill Evers, Durham
Make the right choice During these times, it is more important than ever that we put into elected office those individuals who have the knowledge, experience and compassion to make the right choices for their constituents without regard to their party affiliation. It is my pleasure to support Dave Foley for another term on the Durham Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). I have known Dave and his family for 15 years and have witnessed first-hand his commitment to Durham’s future through his unwavering service of over 12 years on the P&Z Commission. His service to our community has extended beyond P&Z. Dave has helped shape town safety through his time served on the Public Safety Commission. He was a key member called on due to his extensive
professional engineering experience to ensure the Town Hall reconstruction project was completed successfully, in a timely manner and to code. Today it is the centerpiece of our town green. He has also served his community well as a member of the Emergency Services Consolidation Committee.
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Greenbacker Vote for Levy for tax collector I am proud to pledge my
Please join me in making the right choice for Durham’s future by supporting Dave Foley!
I have known Amy Greenbacker her entire life and have watched her mature into a competent and caring woman. She is a graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School and Quinnipiac University, and she is the manager of a local business where she oversees millions of dollars in transactions. She is honest, intelligent and dedicated and has the business acumen to serve as Durham’s tax collector. Amy is perfect for the position, will listen to the concerns of the taxpayers, especially during these difficult economic times, and will work diligently with the best interest of Durham at heart. Please join me in supporting Amy Greenbacker on Nov. 8.
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Combine his loyalty and passion for the town of Durham he has called home for so many years, to make the right choices for the community he wishes to continue serving; utilizing and drawing on his vast experience with contractors, engineers and regulators, there is no better choice than to return Dave Foley to P&Z to continue his good work for Durham.
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full support to Dr. Steve Levy for Durham’s Board of Selectmen in our upcoming election. In the 30+ years I’ve known Dr. Levy, he has always epitomized a strong loyalty and appreciation of our town and its residents, both human and animal. Steve has been a consummate professional in all aspects of life in our community. His personal and managerial skills have been evident in the many years he spent caring equally for animals and their owners with compassion and expertise. These same qualities were obvious to all Durham residents as he served as chief of our excellent volunteer fire company. Steve has willingly put his life on the line for the benefit of friends and strangers alike while dealing fairly and wisely with the varied personalities of a dedicated force of volunteer firefighters. He clearly has the vision, intelligence and ability to serve the unique and special community that is Durham. I urge you to cast your ballot for Steve Levy and the entire Democratic team. Noël K. Higgins, Durham
Middlefield and Rockfall voters My name is Jim Irish, and I’m running for the Middlefield Board of Finance. I am a four-year resident of the Lake Beseck area. My wife and I moved from Vernon and have lived in New England since 1975. I grew up in a small town of 2,000 folks in Washington state. I’ve been an active volunteer for Boy Scouts and Special Olympics, and I have offered my time to United Way and Habitat for Humanity. I look at the Board of Finance as an opportunity to begin contributing to town life in Middlefield in a way that can apply my skills and background. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a Master’s in Business Adminis-
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Irish (Continued from page 20) tration (MBA) with a focus on finance. I’ve worked for United Technologies Research Center for 20 years in project management and first-line supervisor roles. In those jobs, I have had to establish, allocate and then be evaluated on performance against yearly budgets. This has taught me the wisdom of disciplined planning, accountable budgeting, contingency planning and capital allocation — all elements of a town budget that can support the goals and priorities we want for Middlefield. I would look forward to offering my background to address the challenges facing the Board of Finance in the next several years, and I would be grateful for your vote in the November election. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Irish, Middlefield
The town of Middlefield is blessed to have a leader like Jon Brayshaw. Most people do not see the many hours Jon dedicates to the position of first selectman. As his daughter, I know Jon spends a lot of time in his office listening to the concerns of town residents
Support for Laura & John Laura Francis has proven herself these last four years as a first selectman who can meet challenges, solve problems, act with compassion and understanding, be innovative and get the job done. I know from personal experience how difficult it is to make personnel changes resulting in cost savings in town government. That was a primary goal of Laura’s when she entered office four years ago, and she has achieved that goal. Our municipal staff is professional, hard-working and the appropriate size to adequately serve our town’s needs. John Szewczyk’s dedication and commitment to the town he grew up in is unwavering. He is not hesitant to make tough decisions and to stand by them. On the other
hand, John’s personality invites conversation and the sharing of ideas, encouraging others to take a more active role in their local government. I believe Laura and John have been a very effective team in monitoring and managing Durham’s finances. The town budget is only $40,000 more than it was four years ago despite rising costs in goods, services and weather conditions which the town has no control over. I’ve witnessed Laura and John thoughtfully address an issue, question and ponder what is best for our community and then be decisive in their conclusion as to how to act. That is the kind of leadership I want governing my town — experienced, thoughtful and decisive. Maryann Boord, Durham More letters next page
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I write this letter to urge your support of the re-election of David Foley to the Durham Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). The good of the people of the town of Durham has always been his main concern; his experienced, knowledgeable voice is needed now and for the future on P&Z. His experience and judgment on the board have benefited all of us in Durham over the past 12 years. He has an unwavering desire to do what’s right for the town’s residents, regardless of their party politics. This is evident in his willingness to run for re-election as a Democrat in order to continue to vote for what is in the best interests of the town residents. His experience as a professional engineer for the past 25 years helps him to understand complex issues brought before the board, as proven by his accomplishments over the past 12 years. Dave has always understood the need to increase our commercial tax base while preserving our historical culture and has
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and attending the many meetings and social functions required of the first selectman. During the recent hurricane, it was of utmost concern that town residents were safe and informed as much as possible, which is hard to do when there is no electricity. And you can’t forget my mom, who made tons of desserts to give to residents down at Peckam Park after Irene. I know that I can put my trust and confidence in Jon to be re-elected as first selectman. Jon is a Middlefield native, and his heart is always in the right place concerning the issues facing all residents of this town. Positive, caring and competent are the three words I would use to describe him. I am voting for Jon Brayshaw, my dad, for first selectman, and you should, too! Karin Nickel, Middlefield
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voted his conscience to work towards those goals. The attributes that make Dave a special person to family, friends and acquaintances are the same attributes that make him an exemplary member of P&Z. I have had the good fortune to know Dave and his family for several years and strongly support his re-election bid for another term on the board. Cristopher Presutti, Durham
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of Durham. I grew up on my family’s dairy farm in Durham and am a graduate of Regional School District 13 and Quinnipiac University. I have worked for the past four years as an office manager of a local business, handling millions of dollars of accounts receivable annually.
commitment to countless community projects. In addition to being a current member of the Board of Finance, Laurie heads the Exhibit Management Department of the Durham Fair Association and is an active member of the Public Association of Library Supporters (PALS), Durham Garden Club and Durham Democratic Town Committee. Having worked with Laurie on many projects, I will attest to her work ethic, organizational strengths and financial savvy. Laurie is genuinely interested in the well-being of our town, and she can often be found attending a wide variety of town meetings in order to remain informed of local issues and activities. There is no doubt in my mind that Laurie will represent us well on the Board of Finance, serving with thoughtful integrity and the fiscal discipline that are so important in this challenging economy. Please join me in voting for Laurie Stevens on Nov. 8. Kerrie Flanagan, Durham
cisions I will make as your selectman will be based on this philosophy to always do what is in the best interests of the citizens of Middlefield and Rockfall. This will include working on increasing street safety for our children, pursuing state and federal grants to reduce taxes, advocating for senior citizens’ needs and completing a review of our town’s emergency management planning procedures. My past experience with local and state government will assist in planning for the future of the ski area and other vital interests. I ask for your vote and for the entire Democratic ticket on Nov. 8. Thank you for your consideration. David Burgess,Middlefield
I ask for your vote As the Democratic candidate for selectman of Middlefield and Rockfall, I would like to introduce myself to you. I have lived in Middlefield for 24 years with my wife Christine. I served on the Board of Finance from 2001 to 2005, and prior to that I was the town treasurer. I earned my master’s degree in social work from Fordham University, and I have worked for the state of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services for the past 26 years. As your selectman, I will actively listen to the citizens of Middlefield and Rockfall, respond quickly to inquiries and put health and safety issues as the first priority. In addition, I believe in a strong middle class and education. Without it, our country will not prosper. The de-
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I feel strongly that Durham needs a tax collector with both the education and experience in the fields of accounting and accounts receivable. The job of a tax collector has become more and more specialized over the past years with increasing government mandates and numerous changes in the law. It is vital that the residents of Durham have a tax collector who is knowledgeable and experienced in the field and one who is willing to keep up with continual changes.
My name is Amy Greenbacker, and I am a candidate for tax collector in the town
Secondly, I will personally supervise all tax collections and eliminate any unneces-
sary costs to operate the office. Taxpayers deserve professionalism at all levels of government, and this includes the tax collector’s office. Whether one needs information on late payments, the avenue to appeal an assessment error or a better understanding of escrow procedures, I will work diligently and fairly with all taxpayers to make sure they are given all the information in a friendly and compassionate manner. I ask for your support on Nov. 8. Amy Greenbacker, Durham
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who live here. For a short period, Steve’s work took him out of state, but it didn’t take him long to realize his heart belonged in
1,300-foot-long walking path has recently been installed. Hurrah! The problem is “it doesn’t go anywhere.” Dumb? These occurrences are just some that are significant. Good judgment did not prevail. Why? We do know who is responsible, and that this sort of irresponsible management must come to a stop. It can in November. Al Smith, Middlefield
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It’s that time of year again. Let’s look at some of the real facts of what has transpired over the past few years under the present administration. One important questionable activity is the purchase and the tentative sale of Podwer Ridge Ski area. At a town
meeting on the sale of this property, speaking restrictions were imposed. Because of this, some opinions that were opposed to the purchase were not heard. How can you invest over $4 million on an item and then sell it for $700,000? Three major violations of the American Disability Act (ADA) charges have been filed with the federal government. One has been pending for almost two years. During the course of mediation, our first selectman violated the condition of confidentiality, and thus mediation was discontinued. Basically, the town has done nothing to properly correct these violations. The town’s Park and Recreation Department constructed a skateboard facility at the park. The “bidding process” to construct this facility has been deemed illegal by the state of Connecticut. Parking and safety violations have not been enforced. However, a
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Durham. Again, his dedication and commitment to the town of Durham will be established by his bid to seek the position of second selectman. Steve will make a dedicated, committed and available second selectman. Steve’s decisions will always be in the best interest for Durham and the people who make up this community. I urge you to consider casting your vote for Steve Levy on Nov. 8. You will not regret your decision. Robert and Kathleen Chadd, Durham
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Ben Hanks, 21, of Durham, beloved son of Greg and Rose (LoPresti) Hanks, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, Oct. 8, at his home. Ben was born on Oct. 2, 1990. He had attended Coginchaug High School in Durham and was attending Lincoln Culinary Institute. He was working toward a career in Culinary Arts at Mezzo Bar & Grille in Middletown. He will be sadly missed by his parents and two sisters, Sarah and Eva Hanks of Durham. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ben is preceded in death by his grandparents. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Notre Dame Church (272 Main St.) in Durham. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the church. Interment will be held in Micah Hill Cemetery in Durham privately and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the B. C. Bailey Funeral of Wallingford. For directions, please visit www.BCBailey.com as well as “R.I.P. Ben Hanks” on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps or Durham Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 428, Durham, CT 06422.
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Durham athlete has ‘amazing’ game
The Wallingford Hawks Squirt B Hockey team participated in the Columbus Day Tournament at Choate Rosemary Hall this past weekend. Although they didn’t make it to the championship round, we thought it was fitting to mention that our very own nine-year-old Durham native, Carmine “Magic Man” Andranovich, had over 90 saves in three games. The referees, coaches and even the fans from both sides cheered him on...it was nothing short of amazing! Submitted by Susan Andranovich
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Limo ride for halftime challenge winner Right, Derek Grant won the Brewster & Korn school spirit halftime challenge sponsored by Liberty Limousine on Sept. 17 at the Coginchaug football game. His award was a limo ride “to and from school” with friends (and Mom, too). The boys all had a great time! Pictured (l-r) Terrance Murphy, Michael Roccapriore, Kolby Pascarelli, Ryan Doyle, Derek Grant, Logan Saks, Ryan Grant and Eamon Steed-Augur. Submitted by Beth Grant
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Coginchaug versus Lewis Mills punt 35 yards to the Spartans’ 27. Three plays later, Harper scored untouched from the four, and the half ended with Coginchaug holding a 35-7 advantage. The second half wasn’t much better for Lewis Mills. Corazzini intercepted a pass on the Spartans’ first possession of the half and returned it 58 yards for a touchdown that put the Blue Devils up 41-7. Coginchaug scored its final
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The Coginchaug football team routed the Lewis Mills Spartans 48-15 last Saturday. The faithful Blue Devil fans who traveled to Bristol’s Muzzy Field were rewarded with another impressive outing from the 3-0 Coginchaug 11. The game started slowly, but after an exchange of punts, the Blue Devils struck first. Coginchaug started its second drive at the Lewis Mills 32-yard line. Five running plays brought the ball to the Spartans’ 45 where sophomore quarterback Tyler Meeker hit senior tight end Ethan Donecker down the left sideline with a 45-yard touchdown pass. Senior Sam Baker kicked the first of his six extra points, and the Blue Devils led 7-0. The Spartans struck back quickly with their own fiveplay scoring drive. After a failed onside kick, Lewis Mills took over at the Coginchaug 47. Lewis Mills’ Jeremy Dunn hauled in a 15-yard Devin Pease touchdown pass, and the Spartans evened the score at seven. It was the only success the Spartans’ offense would enjoy against the Devils’ defensive starters. After the ensuing kickoff, the trio of running backs, Sean Harper, Zev Kartiganer and Alec Corazzini, took turns shredding the Lewis Mills’ defense. Corazzini struck first for nine yards. Harper gained nine of his own before Kartiganer added seven. Harper took the next two turns and picked up 12 and then 15 yards. It was then again time for the Meeker-toDonecker show. This time Meeker found Donecker in the left corner of the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown pass that started Coginchaug’s run of 41 unanswered points. The following kickoff eluded the Lewis Mills return men, and Baker recovered the loose ball at the Spartans’ 25yard line. Two plays later, Kartiganer burst up the middle on a 15-yard run, and Coginchaug led 21-7. After the Coginchaug defense forced a three-and-out from the Lewis Mills offense, the Blue Devils responded
with a different type of threeand-out. Following a 12-yard Tyler Davis punt return, Coginchaug took over at the Spartans’ 43-yard line. Harper gained seven and 32 yards on the next two plays to set up Kartiganer’s four-yard touchdown run that increased the Blue Devils’ lead to 28-7. History then repeated itself. The Coginchaug defense forced two incompletions and sacked the quarterback on the next Mills’ possession. Baker returned the resulting
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Coginchaug touchdown of the day on its next possession, a 61-yard fiveplay drive highlighted by a 33yard Kartiganer run around right end that was followed by another Kartiganer carry, this one a 22-yard scoring jaunt. The lead grew to 48-7. The Blue Devil defense continued its domination of opposing ground attacks as
(Continued from page 25) Lewis Mills managed to gain just 24 yards on 15 carries. The varsity defense limited the Spartans to only 102 yards of total offense before the JV’s took over in the fourth quarter. The Blue Devils play next on Friday, Oct. 14, when they face VinalEast Hampton at 6:30 p.m. at Palmer Field in Middletown.
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A-Team rides high in New Hartford By Walter Tregoning Special to the Town Times The Falcons A-Team football players and cheerleaders enjoyed their long ride to New Hartford this week thanks to Coach Saks supplying the lunch and limousine bus. Captains Westly Benjunas, Parker Tregoning, Adam Berlutti and Gunther Wallach started off this exciting game. Although the Falcons fum-
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Justin Saks passed to Salva, getting huge yardage and setting up a touchdown, making it a 20-0 lead. The fourth quarter was more of the same in this onesided game. The offense was pumping out yardage with Berlutti running the football with one focus, “destination end zone.” Even Phenicie wanted to get in on the fun, and he made the most of his opportunity by being a wrecking ball for an eight-yard run pounding the ball up the middle. The final score of the game was 26-0.
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Falcons C-Team hosts East Hartford By Nicholas Faiella Special to the Town Times The 2011 Falcon C-Team played its sixth game this week, and with just two games left, they remain in the hunt for a CTYFL Bowl game at the end of the regular season. Another big time powerhouse team, East Hartford, rolled into town this week to present yet another test for the Falcons. The Falcons have been trying to right the ship after a tough couple of weeks. Captains this week were Kolby Pascarelli, Eric Pitruzzello, Carter Proto and Nate Salva. The Falcons lost the toss, and the battle was on. The offense was led by QB Derek Grant and running backs Kevin and Ryan Cross along with Bobby Huscher. The offensive line, anchored by Pascarelli, Terry Lockwood, Trevor Smith, Justin Gagner, David Skelps, Luke Latorre and Anthony Curry, had their hands full with an always tough East Hartford team. Back and forth they went in a battle of field position. This year’s defensive squad again played their hearts out trying to stop East Hartford from scoring, but it was a tough battle. The defense was led by Evan Faiella, Alex Case, Skelps, Quinn Reardon, Justin Gagner, Curry, Salva, Christopher Ulizio, Ryan Cross, Kevin Cross, Will Kammerer, Dana Boothroyd and Colin Sheehy. It was a tough first half, but the Falcons did not give up and were ready to step up their defense in the second half. The Falcons opened the second half on offense and again tried to gain the field position advantage, this time with Pascarelli at QB, Tucker Carroll, Evan Faiella, Boothroyd and AJ Alfano at running back. They tried a number of plays to get the offense running behind the blocking of Jacob Toth, Kenneth Wallen, Aidan Sarcia, Carter Proto, Jacob Haglund, Erik Pitruzzello, Owen Griffin and Quinn Forrester. The team knew they needed just one drive and one score to get the offensive momentum back. Falcons offense drove hard in the fourth quarter, and the “big drive� finally came to fruition. With time running out on the Falcons QB Grant pitched to Ryan Cross who threw a perfect strike to Kevin Cross and Pascarelli for a tremendous joint catch (you don’t see that too often!) and a gain of 15 yards. On the next play, Ryan ran left and, with a thunderous block by his brother Kevin, scored on a 28-yard touchdown run. Grant scored the extra point on a QB keeper, and the Falcons were on the board. On what was essentially the last play of the game, East Hartford decided they wanted to try and score one more time. The Falcons decided that enough was enough, and Evan Faiella flattened him on the near sidelines. The Falcons played tremendous defense in the fourth quarter and hope to carry that over to next week on the road at Canton on Oct. 16.
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Falcons Football B-Squad wins last second thriller! By John Cross B-Team Head Coach
The fourth quarter was a battle of field position and strategy, both teams pulling out the stops. The Eagles threatened, and a potential score was called back by an illegal forward pass. The Falcons drove again inside the Eagle 30, but stalled again. The Eagles were driving at mid-field when Gonzales intercepted a pass on fourth down. The Falcons took over with four minutes left and, again, went to the power game. Would there be enough time to score? The Falcons clawed their way down to the 10-yard line when a questionable fumble awarded the Eagles the ball with less than two minutes remaining. A first down would have ended the game, but the Falcons stuffed the Eagles’ three-run attempts; the ball was punted and Gonzales returned it to the 20. With less than 30 seconds left, the Falcons had to call three plays; the first run-off tackle Gonzales took to the 10 and Justin Faiella spiked the ball with 3.4 seconds remaining. The crowed was on its feet. This would be the last play; all eyes were on Gonzales as he received the ball, the Eagles anticipated the carry and closed in when Gonzales handed off to Sorensen on the counter and with great blocking nosed the ball over for the TD. The crowd went wild and Gary Paxton could be heard yelling TD over the PA in the center of Durham! Final score was 19-14 Falcons. The Falcons travel to Canton next Sunday.
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The Falcons B-Team hosted the Wethersfield Eagles, who were looking for revenge. The Falcons took the field after winning the opening kick off; captains were Justin Faiella, David Copolla, Michael Doyle and Owen Gonzales. The Falcons started their first drive, gaining several first downs. The Eagles’ defense was tough up the middle and the Falcons stalled in Eagle territory. The Eagles’ first drive highlighted their power and spread formations; driving down the field, the Eagles found the corner and scored the opening touchdown. The extra point was kicked and the Eagles led 8-0. The second quarter found the same battle with the Falcons moving the ball three yards at a time, led by Ricky Sorensen, Mike Cross, Doyle, Hogan Dahlman, Brendan Rea and Gonzales. The offensive line worked hard with tenacious blocking by Ben Murphy, Patrick Hocking, Andrew Godbout, Sam Longworth, Jared Gibbons, Anthony Arreguin, Trevor DellOso, Chris Mormile and Robert Gleason. Finally, in the second quarter the Falcons scored on an off-tackle 45-yard pla by Gonzales; the extra point was missed, making the score 8-6 Eagles. The Falcon defense was able to turn back the Eagles several times, when, again, the Eagles found the corner by a speedy QB and scored. The extra point kick was blocked by the Falcons. Score at half was 14-6 Eagles. The second half saw the same battle, but with the Falcons’ offense finding steady yardage. Ricky Sorensen had a bust-out run to the twoyard line, and Patrick Piscatelli scored on the QB sneak. The extra point kick was blocked. Into the fourth quarter, the Eagles still held the lead at 14-12. The Falcons’ defense made several adjustments,
and the Eagles soon found it difficult to mount a sustained drive. Tremendous effort by numerous Falcons playing defense grounded the Eagles time and time again, led by Ben Choplick, Andrew and Robert Gleason, Ben Berluti, Jake Layman, DellOso, Aiden Doyle, Alex Boothroyd, Alex Kulasenski, David Coppola, Dan Dekoyer, Faiella and Griffin Saks.