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Volume 17, Issue 28

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Another political forum for the community By Cheri Kelley Town Times The Durham Firehouse was buzzing on Thursday, Oct. 14. A large crowd came for the election candidate forum sponsored by the Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club, yet another chance for the candidates to reach out and get to know the voters and for the voters to have a chance to ask questions. Senatorial candidates for District 12, which includes Durham, and candidates running for the State House of Representatives for the 100th District, which includes Durham, Middlefield, and Rockfall, were participating in the presentation. Each candidate was given five minutes to speak, and there were question and answer session after both the State Senate and House of Representatives portion. Lisa Davenport (R), the challenger for State Senate District 12, started by talking about her background of growing up in Durham, her business experience, community volunteerism and

family. Davenport discussed two major issues in the state of Connecticut: the deficit and job loss. She talked about unemployment being at 9.1 percent and stated, “Political classes failed us.” She went on to say that the youth of Connecticut are growing up, moving out and not coming back, which she considers a major loss for the state. Davenport commented on her strengths as a business owner; She knows how to work on a budget and feels that it is extremely important to make Connecticut more attractive to businesses. Ed Meyer (D), the State Senate incumbent for District 12, introduced himself and spoke of his time working as a federal prosecutor, and how he later became Senator in 2004. Meyer talks about the two main reasons he is looking to be re-elected. Meyers says, “The first is the challenge of downsizing the government to make it more effective, and the other is to help create jobs.” He feels that the state has been

Friday, October 22, 2010

Grand openings and dedications Right, former D13 Superintendent Bill Breck at the dedication of the Strong School library in his name, Sunday. Below, skateboarders at the new skate park’s grand opening Saturday. Story on page 3. Photos by Karen Kean and Cheri Kelley

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Middlefield selectmen talk pumpkins, parks and Powder Ridge By Cheri Kelley Town Times An e-mail concerning “bleak” initial budget indications from Joseph Geruch, Middlefield’s finance director, was read into the record during the Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting on Oct.20. In this e-mail Geruch urges all members of town government and employees to, “Make ‘Value Judgment’ decisions when considering and approving expenditures,

keeping in mind we have a limited amount of only 2,000 taxpayers. The impact on the individual taxpayer should become a component of all decisions made.” He speaks of the loss of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds and says those losses combined with the “stagnation of state funds will more than offset any cost saving efforts in the upcoming year.” During public comment, Marianne Corona encour-

aged the BOS to sit down with the Board of Education(BOE) as she said, “The BOE doesn’t think about future costs.” Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board DMIAAB met with a guest from Cheshire who spoke about what the town of Cheshire has gone through with their recycling program. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw said the AD-HOC committee had about a

month of a learning curve and are now “into the meat and potatoes.” Powder Ridge update Attorney Corona and Brayshaw met with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to discuss the diversion permit. Brayshaw thought the DEP was cooperative. They discussed the fact that the buyer is not going to wait a year for the permit paperwork to go through. Brayshaw was very optomistic and ques-

tioned if it was possible for the new buyer to use Middlefield’s permit temporarily in order to expedite it.

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In this issue ... Calendar............................4 Durham Briefs................17 Middlefield Briefs...........18 Sports ..........................29-31 Election question......11-15

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workshops, and the Middlesex County Health & Wellness Fair.

The Middlesex Chamber Business to Business Expo will take place on Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature over 100 businesses from in and around Middlesex County. There will be a wide array of products and services presented by these exhibitors. Also, the Chamber will host seminars,

The Expo takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Cromwell and is open to the general public. For additional information, contact Johanna Bond or any Chamber staff member at 860-347-6924.

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The Wadsworth Mansion will be haunted by ghouls and ghosts on Friday, Oct. 29, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The gilded-age mansion will be a frightening sight with costumed revelers in every dark corner. The bash

We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give us a call at 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. Durham resident Donia Viola was concerned that District 13 didn’t receive a permit when it began screening topsoil along Pickett Lane by the school in the summer, which wasn’t mentioned in the P&Z article last issue.

will include food, cocktails, dancing, door prizes, palm readings, portraits and more. The cash bar is limited to adults 21 years and older. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of Long Hill Estate. Visit www.wadsworthmansion.com for ticket information.

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The third annual Wine Dinner, hosted by Time Out Taverne in Durham, takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a four-course gourmet meal while sampling wines paired with the menu items. The cost is $65.

Durham/Middlefield Youth & Family Services Unless noted, all events take place at the Youth Center in the Middlefield Community Center. Office hours: 10-3 Tuesdays-Fridays; phone 860-349-0258. *** Babysitting Course DMYFS will hold a Red Cross babysitting course Saturdays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to noon on both days. The fee is $65 and covers books and certificate. *** Go to www.dmyfs.org for the calendar of events, pictures, directions, info about programs and services. If you are interested in volunteering or to register for any of the programs, call 860-349-0258 or e-mail bdean@comcast.net.

Update: The debate between state senate candidates Len Suzio and Tom Gaffey that was scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Cheshire High School has been canceled.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

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The road crew went up the mountain and counted the snow guns; Brayshaw will confirm the number of snow guns and how much Catamount is willing to purchase them for. He is hopeful the BOS can make a decision within a week or so. “The problem still exists,” Brayshaw stated, “If Alpine goes south, (and we sell the snow guns), we will have a ski area, with no snow.” Parks and Recreation A motion was passed for the First Selectman to investigate the possibility of adding three alternate members to the Park and Recreation Committee. In other Park and Rec. news, Barbara Rogers agreed to name the walking path at Peckham Park, the “Nancy Boyton Memorial Path.” Lake Beseck Sewers The BOS wanted to put out a reminder to residents about the importance of being careful with their sewer systems. Only bodily waste and toilet tissue should be

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Friday, October 22, 2010

banned. The discussion will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and facilitated by author Beth Levine. For more info contact 203-265-6754 or www.wallingford.lioninc.org. Japanese Tea Ceremony Stephen A. Morrell, designer of the Freeman Family Japanese Garden, will give a demonstration of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in Middletown. The Ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. Durham 60+ The Durham 60+ Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the United Churches fellowship hall on the corner of Rt. 68 and Main Street. There will be a variety table as well as installation of new officers.

Haunted Mansion Bash The Wadsworth Mansion will be haunted by ghouls and ghosts from 8 p.m. to midnight for the haunted mansion bash. The bash will include food, cocktails, dancing, door prizes and more. Palm readings and portraits will be available. Cash bar is limited to adults over 21. Visit the mansion website at www.wadsworthmansion.com for ticket information. Halloween Parades Enjoy the Halloween parade at Memorial School at 8:30 a.m.; at Korn School at 1:30 p.m.; at Brewster School at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; and at Lyman School at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cogin-Chuggers The Durham CoginChuggers will hold their Club-of-the-Month dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Brewster School. The caller will be John Hendron of Massachusetts, and Sue Lucibello will cue the rounds. Donation is $6 per person. For more info, call 860-3498084 or 203-235-1604.

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treatment options. Admission is free and the entire community is welcome. For additional information, visit http://adathisraelct.org. Community Supper Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St. in Durham, will hold a community supper tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free and all are welcome. Composer’s Choir Concert The music of Ted Edward Vives will be presented by the Composer’s Choir at 4 p.m. at Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main Street. Among the works to be performed are five choral pieces; a three-movement song cycle for soprano, alto saxophone, and piano; and a solo piano work. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $8, or in advance for $5. To buy them in advance, please e-mail composerschoir@gmail.com. Autumn Craft Fair Country Flower Farms, 320 Baileyville Rd. in Middlefield, is hosting their second annual Autumn Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event features over 30 local artisans, crafters and vendors. Live music all day, kettle corn, hot dogs, cider, hayrides, children’s activities, pumpkins, mums, a raffle and bake sale to benefit the Meriden Humane Society, as well as a pet product drive to benefit local animal shelters. Rain or shine. Free admission and parking. Crop Walk Fight hunger with an ecumenical three- or five-mile walk sponsored by the churches of Durham, Middlefield and Westfield. Thewalk will start at the Third Congregational Church, Miner St. in Westfield, at 1 p.m. Registration begins at noon. Rain or shine. Free games and refreshments.

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October 22 Strong Social The Strong School social evening for students will begin at 7 p.m.

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October 23 Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. The market features produce, shell fish, beef and lamb, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, pickles and crafts. For more information, call 860-349-3917. Where on Earth Are We Going? Wesleyan University’s College of the Environment will host their annual “Where on Earth Are We Going?” symposium today from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Exley Science Center, Room 150. These speaker events are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.wesleyan. edu/coe or contact Valerie Marinelli at 860-685-3733. Red Carpet Auction & Gala The Italian American Club, 74 Court St. in Middletown, is hosting an auction from 7 p.m. to midnight. The attire is semi-formal and event is open to the public and tickets are available at the door. Admission includes buffet hors d’oeuvres, dessert, wine and beer, live and silent auctions, music and dancing. Proceeds benefit The United Churches of Durham Historic Renovation Fund. For info or for ticket prices, call the church at 860-349-3683 or Deborah Hoyt at debhoyt@comcast.net or 860-638-8631.

Cancer Program Adath Israel, 8 Broad Street in Middletown, will present a program on hereditary breast and ovarian cancers at 2 p.m. This program will discuss the prevalence of hereditary cancers, their detection and

October 25 Banned Books As part of a Literature for a Lifetime series at the Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., Native Son by Richard Wright will be discussed as a book previously

TUESDAY

October 26 Job Workshop Career strategist, author, resume writer and Durham resident Jan Melnik will present “Top Career Search How Tos Using Social Media/Networking,” at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. The workshop is free of charge. Please register at the Information Desk or by calling 860347-2520. More information is available at www.janmelnik.com. Heritage Quilters of Wallingford Heritage Quilters of Wallingford will meet tonight in the Auditorium at Masonicare, Masonic Avenue in Wallingford. Heritage Quilters meets at this location on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Guests and new members are welcome; guest donation $5. Please note: refreshment and social time 6:30 to 7 p.m., meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m.. For info, call 203-269-2065. Golden Circle The Notre Dame Golden Circle will meet at 9 a.m. for Mass. Following Mass, a slide show program will be presented by Dr. Jim and Pat Brown on their recent travels to Egypt. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please

contact Judy Hurlbert at 860-349-3248.

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October 27 TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For information, call Naomi Klotsko at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at 860-349-9433. Business Expo The 2010 Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell. An evening event will follow. For information, call 860-347-6924. Navaratri Festival Various events take place through the weekend at the Wesleyan campus in Middlerown for the 34th annual Navaratri festival. For full list of events visit www.weselyan.edu.

THURSDAY

October 28 Farmers Market Enjoy a traditional farmers’ market on the Durham green from 3 to 6 p.m. CRHS Concert CHRS Concert Choir is putting on a Halloween Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the CRHS auditorium. The night is complete with creepy music and silly costumes. Admission is free. Flu Shot Clinic This clinic is for those Middlefield residents 60 and older (or disabled) from 9 to 11 a.m. An evening clinic will be planned by the Middlefield Health Dept (860-3497123) for all other residents sometime in November. Please bring all your insurance cards (including your Medicare card) and wear a short sleeved shirt/blouse.

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October 29 Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church St. in Middletown, at 7:30 a.m. Contact Cindi Sanders at 860-638-0084 for more information.

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October 30 Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. The market features produce, shell fish, beef and lamb, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, pickles and crafts. For more information, call 860-349-3917. Durham Rec Halloween Durham Recreation will host a parade party and a pumpkin decorating contest at Brewster School starting at 11 a.m. Activities include games, cookie decorating, moon bounce, and a costume contest. Participants will receive a special treat. Light Up Middlefield Please bring a carved pumpkin and join us from 2 to 7 p.m. behind the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. for fun. Our goal is to cover the hill with carved pumpkins and light them at dusk. There will also be a pumpkin pie contest, local vendors and a costume contest. For info, contact Mary Roberts at 203605-1336 or 860-852-3367.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Board of Ed discusses field trips and meetings with selectmen By Karen Koba Special to Town Times

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closer location. BOE member Norm Hicks also expressed his concerns about the trip. He feels that it may put the District in a litigious situation, and the trip does not meet field trip objectives. He explained that by allowing this trip, it feels as though the BOE is now arranging vacations. Robert Nemphos,

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During the meeting board members reviewed and approved the following school field trips: the Show Choir trip to Plymouth, NH from Nov. 3-4; the Model UN field trip to the University of Connecticut from Nov. 4-6; the Music Trip to Virginia Beach from April 13-18, 2011. Dean Coutsouridis, CRHS Instrumental Music teacher, explained that this year they are being given an opportunity to perform with the Virginia Beach High School in a shared concert.

another trip proposal, that of the Health/Physical Education trip to Breckenridge, CO from Feb. 20-26, 2011. Robert Bajoros, the CRHS health teacher, said only 40 students can participate. Board member Merrill Adams said she has heard some negative responses from Middlefield residents to the trip last year and asked if the same objectives could be met by the group at a

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The District 13 Board of Education (BOE) met on Wednesday, Oct. 13. During her report, Superintendent Susan Viccaro explained that the Middlefield and Durham selectmen have requested to meet with the BOE twice a year to discuss shared projects and services. The first of these meetings will be held one hour prior to the next BOE meeting. Also, at the next meeting, the Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, Carol Luckenbach, will be presenting information regarding the social studies curriculum for the district. Viccaro said 30 students have been inducted into the Spanish National Honor Society and also gave praise to the special education department, since District 13 was one of the 19 Connecticut towns that were in complete compliance with all of their transition activities. Viccaro attended a presentation on Virtual High School, an internet-based learning program that many high schools in the state have started using. Virtual High School is the program used by LEARN. The intent is not to replace instruction that is currently taking place but to

be able to offer courses on specific student interests or for when students have conflicts getting into a course. The classes are very intense and challenging, she noted. To become involved is a two-year process as funding to train a teacher or a site coordinator would need to be budgeted in the first year and then students could enroll in the second year. Viccaro will check into what other programs are used by schools in the state. Coginchaug principal Andre Hauser was asked to put together a sub-committee from the high school to begin an investigation into internet

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Breast cancer survivors: A network of care, part 2 Elisabeth Kennedy Special to Town Times Our Breast Cancer Awareness series continues with two women who do not fall within the statistics for breast cancer and another whose family makes up those statistics, women who survived the ugliness of cancer and transformed it into something positive and inspiring. Christine Willett of Middlefield was pregnant with her second child when diagnosed. She complained to her doctor about itching and was told to try cortisone. One evening, soothing the itch, she noticed a lump above her breast and immediately felt panic, knowing it was bad. Because Christine was so young and pregnant, Middle-

sex consulted Dana Farber and a course of treatment was developed. Christine underwent surgery a mere eight days after being diagnosed, but further treatment was delayed until after her son was born. She underwent a year of aggressive treatment, continuing to work and care for her children. She found tremendous support in co-workers, who cooked meals for six months, and praises doctors and staff at Middlesex for a “family environment, not a clinic setting” and a Guilford support group of young women and mothers. It was through that support group that Christine began fundraising, initially raising funds for a documentary “Life After the Storm.” After the film was complete, Chris-

tine decided to continue to raise funds to “help now, to help survivors,” as others fund-raise for the future through research. She wants to help now, funding programs that help survivors restore balance to their lives. Christine founded After the Storm, a nonprofit foundation that has raised over $25,000 in the last two years. Each year the foundation donates funds to an organization it finds most helpful to survivors. This year the Center for Integrative Medicine in Oncology was chosen for its new department at Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center that provides a holistic treatments during and after cancer treatment. Christine’s competitive spirit drives her, refusing to

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allow cancer to win. Her continued work is her revenge on cancer, fighting back and doing harm to the disease. “This is what I was meant to do, I’ve been given a gift,” she said, “I know I can do anything.” No longer afraid to speak to room of people on behalf of a foundation she created, or run a support group for young cancer survivors. For information about the foundation or support group, visit afterthestorminc.org, or email afterthestorminc@yahoo.com. Sarah Atwell of Middletown grew up in and remains active in Middlefield. Sarah is a woman more mature than her years, cancer having changed both outlook and priorities in her young life. Last year, motivated by a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign stressing the importance of breast self- examinations, Sarah did her first self-exam and found a lump. She was referred for ultrasound and mammogram, which were inconclusive. A biopsy revealed the lump Sarah had found was a tumor, a fast-growing cancer

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Survivor (From page 6) tion available to young women,” she said, hoping that research will lead to other methods of detection in women under 40. Not wanting to endure her hair falling out, and wanting to empower herself by making a positive of the situation, Sarah shaved her head, donating 15 inches of hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. She again did her research

and chose Pantene, a cancerspecific program that does not charge for wigs. She hopes that donation has helped other cancer patients. Sarah heard about Christine during a mammogram, asking the radiologist to give her number to Christine. Christine called, they met for coffee and Sarah soon joined her support group, which she finds very helpful, enjoying the outings, camaraderie and ideas. “Christine’s foundation has done so much to help

and has been instrumental in making integrative treatments affordable,” she said, adding that it is the integrative medicine that continues to help with lasting effects of cancer treatments.

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said being single during treatment was difficult, her family and friends rallied to support her. Sarah’s mother took her to all of her treatments. “I will never underestimate the strength of women that comes out at difficult times,” she said. “The support group reinforces that – we are stronger than we think.” Sarah credits her stubbornness, sense of humor and family support in helping her through her battle, “I learned it is okay to lean on people.” She is getting used to a new normal, a different, slower body, one that almost killed her. She will not allow thoughts of recurrence to take more than five minutes a day. “It is not productive,”

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Even if I had a thought to share for this week’s editorial, letters to the editor have eaten up all the space! They begin on page 8 and resume on pages 25 through 28.

I would like to know, from John Szewczyk, how he will handle three jobs at the same time? Who is he really interested in? Of course he is a full time, highly decorated officer of the Hartford Police Department. The police always like to have one of their own in the state legislature. When the money is being doled out, the various police departments, state police and the officers themselves, will all greatly benefit. I’m sure the city of Hartford will have a say on the bills and grants that will effect our capital city! After all, his standing as an employee would greatly improve if he could bring back more of the bacon. I would also like to know how did he become a highly decorated police officer in Hartford? What awards did he get and what did he do to deserve them? What is his job now and will he be available if his shift changes? Oh wait, Hartford will take care of him if he votes the right way! And, the town of Durham would still be paying his salary as a town selectman. Three paychecks while most of us are barely getting by?! No man can serve two masters, let alone three or more. Szewczyk doesn’t sound like he will be working for us. Just follow the money! Matt Lesser has one job; working for us. As our state representative, he is always available! Matt Lesser has stood up for us and will continue to do so. A proven worker, a man of the people, vote for Matt on Nov. 2. Ken Blake, Rockfall

Next week will be the last time to get your thoughts published on any of the candidates running for state legislature, but you can only write positive letters of support. In this issue we have candidate responses to our envi-

ronmental question on pages 11 through 15, and on page one is a recap of last week’s political forum sponsored by the Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club. We’ll post more letters, candidate responses and last minute political updates next week. Then we vote on Nov. 2, and publish the results in the Nov. 5 issue. Stay tuned for further election coverage. Stephanie Wilcox, editor

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Gaffey supports education Senator Tom Gaffey is a respected advocate for education. Connecticut relies on its educated work force to attract business and to retain its quality of life. Senator Gaffey works tirelessly to support all levels of education, tech schools, community colleges and our universities. We can’t allow anyone else to change our direction. Senator Gaffey also is someone who grew up locally, went to schools locally and knows that each town and city in his district is a little

different with different needs. Tom returns his constituents phone calls and is always ready to help every single person in his district. Please vote for Tom Gaffey. He can help Middlefield, Middletown, Meriden and Cheshire in Hartford. Mary E. Carta, Rockfall

Givers & takers This past week I watched an interesting and somewhat serious clip on TV having to do with the subject of “Givers and Takers.” Essentially, for years few of us received any type of check or benefit from the state of Connecticut…so it had little effect. Today, hundreds of thousands get a benefit in one form or another from the state. Obviously, receiving a check or benefit assures allegiance to the one “signing” the check. In Connecticut, a certain political party has been in charge of handing out the Twinkies for 30 years. Stopping is not an option. Sadly, in handing out the sweets, the end result is that our (OVERHEAD) is actually chasing business, industry and families away and our way of life is eroding. As the number of “takers” increases, and the number of “givers” decreases, more and more of your income will be confiscated in hundreds of small and seeming insignificant ways to fund the takers. In my opinion, in order to level off the takers and give the givers half a chance to survive, we need people in Hartford that are not beholding to anyone. John Szewcyk and Len Suzio are two very respected and qualified candidates who are not in any way “connected.” They will work to get our house in order. Let’s give them a chance on Election Day. Jon Brayshaw, Middlefield

Vote for John I find it very difficult to believe that with the current condition of the state of Connecticut growing deficit, out of control spending, discouraging employment numbers, people would want to vote incumbents back into office. It is quite obvious they cannot do the job we elected them to do, to represent the people. It is time to clean house. Let’s give John Szewczyk the opportunity to put “people

Friday, October 22, 2010 before politics” to work. Bill Michalowski, Middlefield

Meyer: strong on jobs Ed Meyer understands that saving existing jobs and creating new jobs is crucial to achieving economic recovery in Connecticut. As state senator, he helped existing businesses - Branfon Honda with an energy savings plan of more than $1,000 per month and Cintas, a Branford company, with resolving a waste water dispute, thereby allowing both companies to move forward and focus on their operations. For these reasons, he has been endorsed by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association. Also, he helped the Durham Fair overcome state regulatory problems, for which our fair gave him an award. Meyer is working hard to bring new businesses to the state as well. He recently set up a meeting between a large Italian manufacturer of gym equipment looking to establish American manufacturing headquarters and the Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development. Senator Meyer knows that in order to create job growth, we must embrace initiatives that build new business relationships, reduce energy costs, streamline licensing requirements and promote job training programs, to name a few. Ed has the knowledge and experience to reach out to these new businesses, listen to their issues and take on the tough work of converting Connecticut to a job-friendly environment. We need the drive, experience and proven commitment Senator Meyer brings to that important role. Please join me in voting for him on Nov. 2. Kerrie Flanagan, Durham

John is honest The most important quality any public official can possess is honesty. I have known John Szewczyk for many years and he has that quality in spades. Please take that thought with you into the voting booth on Nov. 2. Ray Kalinowski, Durham More letters on page 25.

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District 13 budget savings

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treasurer, Susan There are not Ron Melnik Viccaro, the Supermany silver linings Business Manager intendent, and myin today’s difficult self. The District, in economy. regional working with bond school district 13 did, counsel, was rehowever, find a way quired to prepare a to take advantage of variety of documents these difficult times. As a Regional School District, unlike and then be interviewed by Moody’s a traditional school district that is to obtain a credit rating. This aligned with just one community, we process also required the cooperacarry our own debt service. That tion of both member towns. I would means that the Board of Education like to thank Mary Jane Malavasi of and the administration must develop Durham and Joe Geruch of Middlea capital plan and then carry the ex- field for their help with the docupense of that capital plan in its budg- mentation package. The savings were substantial — et. Principal and interest payments are budgeted and paid annually to $818,000 on a budgetary basis and $726,000 in present value — in other support this activity. The current economic climate has words, we saved 7.89 percent. This greatly reduced interest rates over savings is all in net terms after all anthe last several years. I am sure ticipated legal and closing expenses. everyone is reminded of that fact The previous interest rates were bewhen they see interest rates posted tween 3.50 and 5.0 percent. The new in bank lobbies, check their savings rates are between 2.0 and 4.0 percent. account or listen to the nightly news. The savings will be realized over the The lower interest rates also impact remaining life of the bonds. The Disthe bond market. Regional School trict will save approximately District 13, in conjunction with the $200,000 towards next year’s budget. bank, has been watching the interest These savings take on added signifirates for close to a year waiting for cance when looked at in light of our what we felt would be — if not opti- ability to contain the budget while mal — at least a good time to refi- not impacting education. Any reducnance, knowing it is next to impossi- tion in support services that does not ble to pick the absolute best day. The impact the students and the classgood news starts here. Regional room is immeasurable, and always School District 13, in working with represents the first areas we look toChristine Caruolo and Chris Martin ward. In closing, I would like to say it is of Webster Bank, was able to refinance $9,185,000 worth of 2001 and hard to find many positives in to2003 bonds. This required the in- day’s economic climate, but there volvement of Tom Hennick, the BOE are some positives out there if you Chair, Mary Jane Parsons, the Board look in the right places.

the case of multiple As a generation wills, the last one that has always wantSue VanDerzee counts. Marino also ed choices, we baby explained that if a boomers have them person dies without aplenty as we begin a will, then the proto enter retirement. Not surprisingly, some of those bate court appoints an administrachoices are better for us than others. tor of the estate, who performs the That’s why Antoinette Astle, di- same job as an executor named in a rector of senior and social services will. He said that the entities in other in Middlefield, decided to hold a free informational session, with a light states that perform the functions of supper, on some of the decisions peo- probate courts in Connecticut are ple aged 50 and over will soon be fac- sometimes not called probate courts. Marino also offered a 14-page paming. The Senior Center dining room at phlet to attendees detailing the servthe Middlefield Community Center ices of the probate court in Connectiwas packed on Oct. 5 to take advan- cut. The Middletown District Court tage of this opportunity, and An- is located at 94 Court Street (of toinette noted that she had to start a course!) in Middletown, and can be waiting list because interest was so reached by phone at 860-347-7424. The second speaker was Nancy high. To enlighten attendees, two speak- Krodel, executive director of the Seers were provided. First up was nior Resources Agency on Aging Judge of Probate Joseph Marino of based in Norwich and covering virthe Middletown Probate District, tually the entire eastern half of the which includes Middlefield and state. Her task was to try and explain choices available under Durham. Judge Marino emphasized the the need for everyone to have “three Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare pieces of paper” – a will (which Part A is the standard healthcare awards assets at the time of death), a coverage available for free to all power of attorney (which allows the those over 65 who have worked named person or persons to make de- enough. Medicare Part B is available cisions before death if you become at a premium of $110 a month taken incapable), and advanced directives out of Social Security payments. or a living will (which stipulate the Medicaid is health insurance for kind of medical care you wish to re- those with little or no assets. Then ceive if you are incapable of commu- there’s prescription drug benefits, long term care insurance and Medinicating that). “Never hesitate to call a judge,” gap policies to cover those services Marino stated. “It’s really no big and fees not covered by Medicare deal. My clerks and I are happy to an- Part A or B. Finally, there is the new healthcare legislation, which will, at swer your questions.” Marino demonstrated this willing- the very least, provide incentives to ness by answering questions about keep early retirees insured until who has to go through probate (pret- Medicare can kick in. Despite the fact that Medicare was ty much everyone who dies with any assets) and when and why to update signed into law in 1965, with former those three important papers. For President Harry Truman signing up example, wills are valid everywhere as its first recipient in 1966, and dewhile power of attorney documents spite the fact that poverty among differ from state to state and must be seniors has declined precipitously changed when a person moves to a different state. He cautioned that in See Boomers, page 20

A View From District 13

Middlefield serviceman honors local VFW with flag flown in Afghanistan Brian McDermott is headed to Afghanistan as this newspaper is delivered to his doorstep at Cider Mill Road in Middlefield, Friday, Oct. 22. Before returning for a second tour,

this time for five weeks while he’ll repair trucks as a mechanic, McDermott gave something to his hometown: a flag that flew over Bagram, Afghanistan airfield on July 4, 2010. It was presented on Oct. 14 to Post Commander John Capega, Jr., and will be kept at the Middlefield/Rockfall VFW. McDermott leaves behind his wife, Patty, and children Ray, Patrick and Jennie as he heads off to Afghanistan for the second time. He also served in Iraq, which he

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would rather be going back to since “Iraq is okay, Afghanistan sucks. It just does.” McDermott joined the army in 1983 and has been a tank mechanic, locamotive mechanic and now a truck mechanic. He is now with Alpha Troop of the 172nd Calvary, Vermont National Guard. While in Afghanistan, he is most looking forward to the possibility of getting out into the field. “Everyone wants to get out in the field,” he said. “If I’m lucky I will.” (Stephanie Wilcox)

If you are active in the military or are a veteran and would like to share your story, please include your branch, unit, the time period served, location and any stories or photos to news@towntimes.com, and we would be happy to publish them in a military/veteran column.

Photo at left, Brian McDermott, left, and John Capega, Jr., with the flag that flew over Aghanistan and will be on display at the Middlefield/Rockfall VFW.

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losing jobs for the last 20 years, not just during the recent recession. Meyer thinks the state should invest in the green industry. He continued by saying, “We are going to

have an economic renaissance in 2011.” The downsizing of government, he noted, would come by reducing the executive branch, as well as possible cuts to agencies where there are duplicate positions, such as in the Department of Chil-

dren and Families and also the Department of Transportation. During public comment, one resident asked how candidates are going to help create career opportunities. Davenport thought that Connecticut should encour-

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age business incentives to keep youth in town. She came up with an idea to encourage young residents to stay in state. For those interested in buying a home in the future, three percent of their income tax could be kept in a separate account by the state. If the employee stays in the state for six years, the state would give the money back to the employee to be used as part of a down payment on a home. Davenport believes that it could be a step in the right direction. Meyer answered the question by saying that businesses need to be brought back into Connecticut, specifically biomedical, stem cell and solar businesses. Responding to a question about manufacturing, Davenport thought that there should be tax credits for those companies. Meyer stated that outsourcing for manufacturing is the main cause for the industry to dwindle. John Szewczyk (R), challenger for the State House of Representatives, spoke of his time serving on Durham’s Board of Selectmen (BOS). “While serving on the BOS, the town’s portion of spend-

ing was kept about even,” Szewczyk said. “But many good programs that did not cost the town much money were created.” He talked about the state’s borrowed and bonded money and called it “gimmick” budgeting. Szewczyk feels that the towns of Durham and Middlefield spend what they have, but on the state level there is a spending problem. Szewczyk spoke about the fact that not only is unemployment an issue in Connecticut, but underemployment. He feels that there are many people who have the skills, degrees and ability to perform successfully in the workplace, but the problem is there are not enough positions to go around. Szewczyk feels that the business community should create jobs, not the government. Matt Lesser (D), the State House of Representatives incumbent for the 100th District, agreed with Szewczyk that the state borrowed too much money and can’t keep borrowing forever. Lesser said, “I voted against the budget, and wished Governor See Forum, page 22

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The road to Nov. 2 ... Welcome to the third installment of candidate questions for the Nov. 2 election. This year, we decided to break up our usual three or four questions so that readers could get to know the candidates for the state legislature a little bit at a time — in bite-size pieces — rather than in one huge pre-election week chunk. We hope this makes the information easier to digest and thus encourages voters to make the most informed decisions. Remember, your vote is important — always. Our second question is: “Protection of the environment is almost a “motherhood” issue; everyone is in favor of it. As a potential state legislator, however, you would have some influence on how that might be accomplished. What are your ideas on meaningful environmental protection and the state’s role in that?”

Lisa Davenport (R), challenger, State Senate District 12, (including Durham)

Sound, because the health of the Sound is important for recreation, commercial fishing and tourism, which leads to job creation. I will fight to protect this resource. Often environmentalism and development are conflicting ideals; However, I believe we can protect the environment while at the same time promoting economic growth. We need to recognize that streamlining the permit process is necessary in order to keep the state economically viable. The old

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tion Voters gave me the title of “Green Knight of 2010!” 3. The preservation of open space and farms. This month, I helped to obtain three open space grants for my Senate District, and I have continued to sponsor the Community Investment Act, which funds the acquisition of open space and the preservation of farms. “No farms, no food!” 4. The close link between the environment and jobs. I introduced, negotiated and passed a bill which expedites the permitting process, reducing the time for DEP to act on permit applications from a year to two months. Partly as a result of that achievement, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association endorsed my election, writing to me last month as follows: “To achieve such an outcome on

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been a priority for me as your state representative. As a member of the Public Health Committee, I helped pass legislation to remove the chemical BPA from baby bottles, toxic cadmium from children’s jewelry and toxic cleaning products from our schools. As a member of the Energy Committee and the Green Jobs Task force I am a champion of our state’s growing solar industry and am working to create the right incentives to make Connecticut a national leader on renewable energy. In addition, I have fought to expand and protect energy efficiency programs that save businesses and consumers real money — and benefit the environment. Because of my work on environmental issues, I have been endorsed by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club, and was named a “Rising Sun” for championing renewable energy on the Energy Committee. However, there is much work to be done. Common-sense environmental policy is not only good for our planet, but can be an engine for job creation. We have a tremendous opportunity in Connecticut. New jobs will disproportionately be in the construction and manufacturing industries: everything from retrofitting homes and business to make them more energy efficient, to installing solar panels, to manufacturing hydrogen fuel cells. As we work to bring Connecticut’s economy back, clean energy technologies will help lead the way, but only if we have leaders who get it. I am happy that electric rates are finally going down 5 percent this January, however the fastest way for families and businesses to lower energy bills is through conservation. Already, small businesses in Durham and

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Middlefield have gotten involved in programs like CL&P’s Home Energy Solutions program, which provides home energy audits that can help you save as much as 50 percent off your home energy bills.

John Szewczyk (R), challenger, State House of Representatives 100th District, (Durham, Middlefield, part of Middletown) W e should offer incentives to businesses involved in brownfield remediation. Many times these properties,

which are unusable in their current state, go undeveloped and cause harm to the environment. However, the remediation of brownfields comes with a large price tag and significant liability to the developer of the land. If we can encourage businesses to clean these properties by offering tax incentives and limiting the liability they face, we can accomplish a dual goal of encouraging business and improving the environment by clearing these lands of pollutants and hazardous substances. We should encourage this type of smart growth. We must also preserve our open space. The legislature will be facing a $3.5 billion deficit in each of the next two years. During deficit times, the legislature looks for “easy” ways out. They see how much money can be taken from off-budget pots of money. One of those is the Community Investment Account, which earmarks money for specific

purposes, including approximately $6 million a year for farmland and open space preservation. I will fight to protect that money. When land is quickly being developed and turned into strip malls and grocery stores, we must make sure we maintain the open space farmland we have. Finally, we must make the commitment to preserving Long Island Sound, to expanding renewable energy sources, and not be afraid to offer tax incentives to technology firms that create green jobs.

Len Suzio (R), challenger, State Sentate District 13 (Middlefield, Meriden, part of Middletown) Clean air and clean water are something everyone wants. Sound environmental policy must complement

sound economic development policy. Unfortunately, all too often it can appear that the two are in conflict. Responsible economic development that takes into consideration environmental issues is an absolute must. But all too often I have seen the plans of small business owners to grow their businesses frustrated by bureaucrats who do not proactively seek to help small business owners meet their environmental responsibilities while expanding their businesses. The enforcement of environmental regulations by officials who see their job as helpers to environmentally responsible economic development rather than unthinking bureaucrats whose only job is to say, “No” is the key to growing our economy and jobs while being environmentally responsible.

I am a small businessman and an expert in banking regulations, and I have learned that there are some regulators who actively help banks to meet their community responsibilities, and there are other regulators who perform their job as if it were to do nothing but criticize and be negative. What is written in the regulations is dramatically affected by the attitude of those whom we employ to apply the regulations. What a difference it is when regulators take the attitude, “I am here to help you to grow your business while being environmentally responsible and sensitive to the needs of the community.” You can’t legislate attitude. It comes from leaders at the top. As a state senator who cares about the environment and understands the problems of small business, I believe I can have a positive impact on environmentally responsible ecoSee Suzio, next page

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place. Hicks questioned whether the seniors would fall under the district coverage as they will no longer be students. Michael said they can sign up as individuals and not be a part of the group if that is an issue. Viccaro said she will contact the district’s attorney to see how they can work this out. The board unanimously approved the field trip to Yellowstone Wildlife Ecology Program, pending clarification of the legality of post-graduate seniors attending the trip.

In another matter, Melnik shared a document regarding buses going onto private property. It is a draft that owners can sign off on. The intention of such a document is for safety. The next BOE meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Korn Elementary School.

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Board of Finance On Oct. 19, the Board of Finance met to discuss whether or not they should purchase or lease a new server for Town Hall. Before making their decision, the board wanted to know how long a server can be expected to last. Finance Director Maryjane Malavasi informed them that one could last up to five years. She added that if the town leased a server, it would also have the option to buy one outright after a period of three or five years. A later purchase would add $4,000 or $7,000 to the cost of purchasing it now.

Based on this information, board member Rosemarie Naples recommended buying the server, rather than paying more for it in the long run. She recommended that the $29,439 purchase of a server go to town meeting. Her recommendation met with unanimous approval. Senior Citizen’s Board chairman Elaine Melvin, who was in attendance, sought board approval to run a meal program out of the Activity Center. While Melvin has a volunteer in mind to run the program, she informed the board that CRT would rather hire someone than use a volunteer.

opposed to the program itself, members reminded Melvin about the circumstances surrounding the approval of funding for the activity center. Lorraine Coe noted that residents were concerned about paying for additional programs and that there weren’t supposed to be any additional costs to running the center. Coe added that even if the center can use a volunteer, fees may be involved for the volunteer’s training.

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Planning & Zoning The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at which time they discussed the current state of Jimmy D’s. After a number of visits to the property by ZEO Alan Johanson and town planner Geoff Colegrove, Colegrove found that the business was rarely ever open. However, Colegrove discovered that Jimmy D’s parking lot is currently noncompliant with its site plan due to material preventing access to the lot. In light of Jimmy D’s continued non-compliance with its site plan, Colegrove informed the commission that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to remove material from the site. If the commission opts not to pursue that avenue, Colegrove added that they could take the matter up in court. Regardless, he suggested that the commission photograph the area and document its non-compliance before moving forward with a course of action. Chairman Mike Turner also recommended informing the property owner that the commission intends on inspecting the site within 10 days after Oct. 13. Another item addressed by the commission was the possible lease of land to

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Monarca. The commission reviewed First Selectman Jon Brayshaw’s lease proposal, which would involve Monarca paying a 20-year, $20,000 leasing fee upfront, with another $500 coming to the town over the next 20 years. The proposal also requires bringing Monarca’s site into compliance with the town regulations. Turner stated that, so long as Monarca responds positively to the deal, the commission should proceed with a recommendation on what to do with the Strickland property. During public session, Matthew Crescimano asked for the removal of signs protesting the business on 1 Lorraine Terrace. As the appeal filed against 1 Lorraine Terrace is no longer valid, Crescimano felt that the signs were nothing more than harassment. Furthermore, they are illegal. Colegrove agreed to speak with the ZEO about the signs. An application for a onelot subdivion on Main Street and Cherry Hill Road also came before the commission. While the application still needs to go before Inland Wetlands, the commission gave it a cursory review. Engineer Pat Benjamin explained that repairs are necessary for a septic tank on the site. Otherwise, Mike Turner asked to see the locations for the garage, septic,

and wells on the site when Benjamin speaks to the commission. Before closing the meeting, the commission also discussed signage. Member Ron Matyjas prompted the conversation, as he disliked the sign used by the church at the corner of Route 66 and Jackson Hill Road. While the sign no longer blinks and changes, he felt that the commission should review the town’s signage rules before another discussion on Route 66 comes up. At this time, Colegrove shared his experience in Durham, where back lit signs are banned. Colegrove felt that the problem with signs isn’t whether they are back lit or not, but with the lumens. However, no further action was taken at the time. (From Minutes/Chuck Corley)

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The Middlefield Registrars of Voters will be in their office at the Community Center Tuesday, Oct. 26, for admission of electors for those who become 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, or residents of Middlefield on or before this date. Those whose rights as to age, citizenship, or residence mature after Oct. 26 may apply in person until Nov. 1.

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since then, how the program actually works is often mysterious. Add the newest mandates and coverage, and you’ve got a recipe for confusion. This is where Choices comes in. Choices is a program that helps seniors sort through their options. Astle

is a certified Choices counselor, as is Krodel, and other Choices counselors can be reached toll-free at 1-800-9949422. Talking to one of these folks is highly recommended, not the least because there are Medigap Plans A, B and C, as well as Medicare Part A, B, C and D, and even the alphabetically gifted can glaze over and get confused. If you feel web-savvy,

there are also numerous sites with information, including www.Medicare.gov, www.benefitscheckup.org, and wwwCTElderlaw.org, among others. Astle has plenty of printed information in her office at the Community Center, as does Durham’s municipal agent for the elderly Jan Muraca (860-349-3153). In my experience, nothing beats being

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Burglary in Durham Resident Trooper Pete DiGioia reported a burglary on Harvey Road in Durham on Tuesday, morning, Oct. 19. According to DiGioia, the homeowner came home to find the front door adjar and the perpetrator with a pillowcase of items. It was confirmed a forced entry. The Durham/Middlefield Adopt-A-Road clean-up project will be Saturday, Oct. 23. To participate, meet at Allyn Brook Park at 8 a.m. and get garbage bags and road assignments. Contact Babby Nuhn at 860 349-0798.

IDS gardeners The Beginners at Independent Day Sschool visited the school garden under the direction of science teacher Paula Mansfield. The children at IDS grow vegetables in the garden as part of a community service learning project to help provide food for the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. At left in the back row is Hannah Butler of Durham. In the front row is Patrik Jindra of Durham.

Rockfall invites grant proposals The Rockfall Foundation invites grant proposals from nonprofit organizations, towns, and schools to support environmental education, conservation and planning projects in Middlesex County. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Nov. 11, and awards will be announced in mid-February, 2011. Detailed guidelines and eligibility requirements as well

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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 information or to register by phone, call 860-349-9544. Creative Writing Workshop for Teens: Students in grades 6 - 9 are invited to learn about the creative writing process and offer feedback. Bring a journal and a pen or pencil. The program will run Tuesday nights, 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov 2, 9, 16 and 23. Register at the library and call Diana at the library for more information. Teen Book Club will discuss the hilarious book Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar on Wed., Oct. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. This is an informal gathering for students in

Friday, October 22, 2010 grades seven to nine. Strong School language arts teachers offer a homework pass for attendance. New Titles: Fiction: The Countess by Rebecca Johns, The Weekend by Bernhard Schlink (author of The Reader) and The Charming Quirks of Others by Alexander McCall Smith. Non-Fiction: The Chemistry of Calm, Settle Your Mind, Reclaim Healthy Emotions, Stop Worrying and Start Fully Living by Henry Emmons, M.D., Gold Diggers, Striking It Rich in the Klondike by Charlotte Gray, Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook, 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes by Phyllis Pellman Good, Bobby Flay’s Throwdown, More Than 100 Recipes by Bobby Flay, Fannie’s Last Supper, Re-creating One Amazing Meal from Fannie Farmer’s 1896 Cookbook by Chris Kimball. Large Print: Three Stations by Martin Cruz Smith, Cross Roads by Fern

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Rell stood up for the fiscal responsibilities (of the state).” Lesser discussed his accomplishments in his time as a representative. He spoke about a trip he made to Washington D.C. to lobby for a rewrite of No Child Left Behind. Lesser worked on a bill that expanded the Community Investment Act, which helped save many dairy farms in Connecticut. Another resident claimed to be a family friend of the Greenbackers and said he was discussing Lesser’s claim to have saved the Greenbacker Farm with the members of the Greenbacker family. The resident said they were “mystified by this claim.” (See Melissa Greenbacker’s letter to the editor on page 25 which supports Lesser’s statement.) Lesser restated that his work had helped Connecticut’s dairy farms.

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Rachel’s Challenge reinforces a Region 13 core value “In the end, only kindness matters.” -Jewel

excited they are to make a difference in the lives of others. They feel that Rachel’s Challenge provides inspiration for all to renew life’s precious enjoyments. During the evening of Oct. 13, approximately 120 parents, Board of Education members, students and staff attended a one hour presentation in the Strong gymnasium. Jill Root, parent of two current Region 13 students, thought the program was wonderful. She was pleased that it provided the opportunity for productive conversations with both of her children. She looks forward to each school starting a chain reaction of kindness throughout Region 13. Laura Francis, First Selectman of Durham, aims to broaden the impact of Rachel’s Challenge beyond the doors of the schools and into the Durham community

at large. Rachel Joy Scott regularly expressed her thoughts in a diary. She understood the power of writing. The cover of her diary reads, “I write, not for the sake of glory, not for the sake of fame, not for the sake of success, but for the sake of my soul.” Tom Hennick, chair of the Board of Education, was moved by Rachel’s Challenge, and was impressed with the message for all of us to write down our goals. He takes comfort in the great impact simple acts of kindness can have on a community. Superintendent of Schools Susan Viccaro has challenged herself and others in the Region 13 community to meet each of the goals of Rachel’s Challenge. In the end, in the beginning, and everywhere in between – only kindness matters.

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Voters, allow me to set the record straight. To my knowledge, John Szewczyk has never proposed any new taxes or the raising of any existing taxes. Actually, John’s plan calls for reducing taxes by reducing state spending. To be able to reduce our taxes, John needs your support. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, please vote for John Szewczyk. Marjorie Dahlmeyer Durham

As a local Realtor and Broker, I am inclined to comment on an inaccurate (and somewhat desperate) attempt by an individual to mislead voters before this November’s election. The Real Estate Conveyance Tax is just that: a tax! After paying years of property taxes on your home and then sometimes paying a capital gains tax when it is sold, the state of Connecticut now mandates that you pay an additional tax, regardless of whether you sell it at a profit or not. So just because you convey your home to another individual, you must pay a conveyance tax. This tax was slated to expire on numerous occasions. However, our legislature has continued to renew it every year. This nuisance tax hurts Connecticut homeowners as it is levied on the sale of a

house regardless of price. Numerous legislators, both Democrat and Republican, have called for this tax to be eliminated as has John Szewczyk most recently, a candidate in the 100th legislative district of Middlefield, Rockfall, Durham and Middletown. It amazes me that someone would criticize Mr. Szewczyk for wanting to keep more money in an individual’s pocket. Joe Dattilo, Durham

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A debate was recently held at the Durham firehouse between Matt Lesser and John Szewczyk. I did not attend the debate, but I heard from several different people who attended that something inaccurate was said about me during the question and answer session. I would like to set the record straight. A member of the audience accused Matt Lesser of making up a quote from me that appeared in his recent campaign mailing. This person also stated that he talked to me and that I had said that Matt had made up the quote. This is simply not true. I have not spoken to this person in a long time about this or any other issue. Matt Lesser has been a huge supporter of the dairy industry in Connecticut. He has served on the legislature’s dairy working group and helped pass legislation that aids a dairy industry which provides fresh, local, healthy food, protects open space, creates over 4,000 jobs and contributes over $1 billion for the state’s economy. Matt visited my family’s farm recently and I gave him permission to quote me in the mailing. I am sorry that both Matt’s and my credibility was attacked this way. Melissa Greenbacker, Durham

work ethic and intense moral commitment to her family and community. As a small business owner, Lisa has worked to develop excellent communication skills, which I believe will be most helpful in Hartford to break gridlock. We need someone who can listen to the opposition with respect and work together in a bipartisan manner to find common ground to get government working for the people again. Her compassion and awareness of everyday struggles has been further developed through her missionary trips to Kentucky, through her volunteer efforts in her church and local community, and through her unwavering commitment to her family. Lisa is a woman of strength, courage and compassion. I will be voting for Lisa Davenport Nov. 2 for state senator because I believe she can bring a fresh energy and hope to Hartford. Aleta Gudelski, Durham

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26 00 Gaffey (Continued from page 25) people who work hard for us. Tom Gaffey works hard and is committed to helping everyone. I am proud of our State Senator. Please vote for Senator Tom Gaffey so we all can remain proud. Ruth Kowalski, Rockfall

What is beauty?

What is beauty? Beauty can be different depending on each individual’s perspective. Some say it is what you see. For those people I ask, what is beauty to a blind person? Many people say it is what you hear. To those people I ask, what is beauty to a deaf person? To me, beauty isn’t what you can see or hear, but what you feel in your heart. When people listen to a song and say “that song was beautiful,” what makes it

beautiful? And when people see a piece of artwork and say “that art was beautiful,” what makes it stand out from any other piece of art? When people hear a song, or see a painting, sure the colors are sublime and the sound is divine, but why do we enjoy it? I believe that the beauty of anything in life is not what we can see or hear, but what we feel in our hearts. A song can be beautiful because it overwhelms you with a sound and compels you to feel a certain emotion. For example, when we listen to Symphony No. 7, we can feel the sadness that Beethoven writes in the music. Or when ever the song “Reflection” comes on, we can feel the struggles that Christina Aguilera sings about finding her identity. In art, we see Claude Monet’s “WaterLilies.” We can see the colors reflect off of the water and the way the colors complement each other; and it touches something inside our soul. So,

whether you see beauty in art, music or even in a simple piece of writing, what makes it beautiful to you? Megan Rowe, Middlefield

Don’t denigrate profits I think most area residents look out for their family and customers, yet author Amy Bloom (letter to editor, 10/15) appears to suggest that it’s a deal breaker for Lisa Davenport and her run for elected office. Wow. Bloom seems to believe profits are a bad thing and lauds Meyer for putting ‘...the state before profit-making...’ At his age, Meyer has made substantial profits as a lawyer and representative of a successful professional tennis player. I am sure he and his wife, a former professional tennis player herself, worked very hard to put their six children through good schools so they could

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have solid careers themselves. Just as we should not begrudge Meyer his success, Bloom shouldn’t denigrate Davenport, and, by extension, the rest of us for wanting to do the same. After all, it is profit that permits the purchase of one of Bloom’s books. Paul Haberern, Durham

Who is John Szewczyk? Desperation showed last week when after running a positive campaign until this point, Middlefield Democratic Town Committee’s Seb Aresco took the low road and personally attacked John Szewczyk. Bringing up issues and voting records are one thing, but untruthful personal attacks are quite another. Accordingly, since we have known John Szewczyk since he was in grade school, we thought we would give an accurate answer to the question

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that Seb Aresco posed: Who is John Szewczyk? John is about as hardworking individual as you will ever meet. After graduating from Coginchaug, he put himself through Trinity College, working two jobs while helping raise his two younger siblings. He has been a coach in our school district for 10 years helping mentor numerous student athletes. After college he joined the Hartford Police Department where he has served the past nine years with distinction. Locally, John has been a member of the Board of Selectmen in Durham since 2007. He has been fair and open-minded, and has not been afraid to break from his own party on issues. John is also a taxpayer, a homeowner, and is someone who feels what the average middle class taxpayer is going though. He is honest, straightforward, intelligent and funny. If you have not met him already, we strongly urge you to. Please vote for John Szewczyk this November. Bill and Cheryl Lonergan, Durham

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The State of Connecticut has a serious budget problem. These difficulties have a direct impact on our local budgets and property taxes. Now, more than ever, it is critical that our interests are represented in the state Legislature by a smart and dedicated legislator. That is why we should re-elect Matt Lesser. During Matt’s two years as our representative, he has taken on the problem of unfunded mandates by working to reduce the burden on our towns. He has been fighting to lower our electric bills and hold the line on property taxes. He even took on the leaders of both parties on the 2010 budget, voting against it because it raised taxes on the middle class. We need someone with experience, with energy, and someone who is an independent thinker. Matt has the experience to step right in after the election and continue working for us. We have an amazing representative and we can’t afford to lose him. That’s why I am supporting the re-election of Matt Lesser on Nov. 2. Lucy Petrella, Middlefield

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John Szewczyk, a clear choice

I am voting to re-elect Matt Lesser for our State Representative. Matt is not afraid to stand up to the powerful lobbyists in Hartford to protect the health of our children. Matt takes bold action—he supported two new laws in Connecticut to phase out hazardous chemicals in our schools and in children’s products and food containers. As a constituent, I am impressed by the fact that he attended scientific forums and meetings to understand the issues. When I had questions about the legislative process, Matt was there to guide me through. We need legislators who will listen to our concerns, help us carry our vision of a better world to those

John on taxes For the past three years, John Szewczyk has been the most outspoken, fiscally responsible member of both Durham and Middlefield’s Board of Selectmen. Now suddenly two weeks before the election, Matt Lesser’s campaign personally attacks Szewczyk for wanting to raise your taxes? The truth is that in three years on the Board of Selectmen John Szewczyk has never once voted for a tax increase. He has also called for more property tax relief for our residents and the elimination of taxes such as the business entity tax which hurt

small business. I understand that with two weeks to go Mr. Lesser’s campaign might be desperate, but at least make up something believable. Charlie Schmaltz, Middlefield

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Durham families are fortunate to have a full-time, tireless advocate in Ed Meyer. His legislative achievements on environmental issues include restrictions on chemicals which are highly toxic— Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, lead and cadmium exposure in toys, and unsafe pesticides in schools. In fact, he received the Legislative Champion award for sponsoring the BPA bill. As a parent, these issues are important to me. A vote for Ed Meyer is a vote for his continued fine work on behalf of our children’s health. Kary Strickland, Durham More on page 28.

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The number one creator of jobs comes from businesses. What does Lisa own? A BUSINESS!! What has she created? JOBS!! So yes Lisa Davenport does know how to create jobs which are so vital to fixing our economy in Connecticut. In order for a business to be successful they need to provide a product or service the consumer needs or wants. So yes it is necessary for Lisa as a business owner to look out for her customer. The customer then pays Lisa for her services and Lisa pays her vendors stimulating the economy and eventually everyone involved pays taxes to the state to keep

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I am writing to show my support of John Szewczyk as our next State Representative. John showed his commitment to public service early on by becoming a police officer and has reinforced it over the years by his involvement in town affairs and then running for and winning a seat on the Board of Selectmen in Durham. John has a in-depth knowledge of our communities that only comes from having been raised here and he has worked tirelessly for months to reach out even further to all the people in the district. Jobs and taxes are John’s biggest priorities and he is vehement that he will NOT raise taxes and will do everything in his power to decrease the ones we currently face. Last week I attended two candidate forums, and was astonished to hear John’s opponent Matt Lesser claim to have “saved” the Durham Fair, when it was his signature months earlier that helped threaten the fair in the first place. He went on to blame the closing of Powder Ridge on energy costs. These and other statements show that Lesser’s grasp of the issues in our communities is superficial at best, something I would not expect in a man who claims to be a “full time” State Rep. I believe that John Szewczyk is fully invested in this district and will do a better job. I urge everyone to support him. Kathleen Kokoszka, Middlefield

the state running. So unless the State of Connecticut wants to hire us all, businesses must survive and want to do business in our state. Now who is more qualified to create jobs and work within a budget than a successful business owner? Lisa knows that if a business needs to borrow money they have to prove they have the means to pay it back. Obviously, those who are in Hartford do not as the state keeps borrowing what they can’t pay back. Let’s elect Lisa Davenport our next senator and bring fiscal responsibility back to Connecticut. Sherry Trapp

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Szewczyk brings balance

A legislative body legislates best when politics remains at home. It is for this reason that even our local boards and commissions are required to observe the rules of minority representation. Unfortunately, this is not the current state of affairs in Hartford; and it hasn’t been for some time. Last year, when our state found itself in financial troubles of epic proportion, the effects of this unbalance in our House and Senate came front and center. Rather than rolling up their shirt-sleeves and working in a bipartisan manner to find solutions to our state’s crippling deficit, the overwhelmingly democratic majority in our state’s legislature simply refused to deal with the problem. Instead, they found it more comfortable to debate about the

precise amount of the deficit. Now I ask you… when your state is $8 billion in the hole, does it really matter if the precise amount is $7.8 or $8.2 billion? This is why we need John Szewczyk as our state representative. John’s a hard worker, and will put the hours needed to achieve positive results. His balanced approach and ability to work across party lines will control government spending. And John’s plan to help keep Connecticut’s businesses and industries in Connecticut will help protect our jobs. Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters can bring the balance back to our state’s government on Nov. 2 by electing John Szewczyk as our State Representative. Remember his name on Election Day, because his fresh thinking is much needed if Connecticut is to thrive and move forward in a new direction. Frank C. DeFelice, Durham

Elect Szewczyk As the election draws nearer, the rhetoric usually increases. This year has been no exception. The constant bombardment of TV, radio and mailings has reached a fever pitch this year, even down to the lowest level of state politics, the House of Representatives. A perfect example of this old style political attack was in last week’s Town Times. A series of letters, all written by former or current Democratic candidates attempted to tell the voters how John Szewczyk wanted to raise our taxes. Only a desperate political campaign would equate eliminating a tax (in this case, the Real Estate Conveyance Tax) to raising taxes. A good Democrat always feels it’s easier to raise taxes than control spending. As proof of this, look at the actions of our legislators in Hartford. The state is looking at a three billion dollar deficit for the next budget. How can

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we control spending if we send back to Hartford the same people who spent the state into this mess? The problem isn’t really the money coming into the state, it’s just our elected officials spend it faster than it comes in. A budget plan requires options, not counting on millions of dollars from Washington to bail us out or just raising taxes and trying to find new things to tax. John has a reputation as the most fiscally conservative member of the Durham Board of Selectman. Now he wants to go to Hartford and start to clean up the fiscal mess that the present majority party has left. He deserves the chance to try, as well as your vote on Election Day. Jim Rossi, Durham

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was at the Middlefield Republican booth taking money for pulled-pork sandwiches and Lime Rickey’s. We had been busy all afternoon when, suddenly, there was a lull in customers. We saw several security people move toward the booth followed by Senator Chris Dodd. I was not sure what Senator Dodd would do, but he surprised me by walking right over to the booth and putting out his hand. I took it, and he said something like, “I know we have different views, but I want you to know that I will work for you in Washington.” I wished him luck and was struck by his warmth and honesty. I knew I would not vote for him, but I respected what he said and that he shook my hand. As Dodd was leaving I saw a few politicians, including Matt Lesser, standing around. But instead of following Dodd’s example, Lesser simply stood there and vacantly stared at the scene, munching on a hot dog. Still eating, Lesser followed Dodd and company as they left. This offers, I think, a view into the character of Matt Lesser. In recent Town Times publications he has been called an “energizer bunny” and “enthusiastic.” My lasting impression of Matt Lesser is that he was the dude who was too busy eating a wiener to act like Chris Dodd. What a pity. Joel Nick, Middlefield

CT Panthers in NEFL Playoff The Connecticut Panthers have made it to the Maritime Conference Championship of the New England Football League. Since we talked to them a few months ago, the semipro team, which includes Durham and Middlefield residents, finished off their season 10-0. They will play against the New Hampshire Wolfpack, who finished their season 9-1, at Falcon Field in Meriden on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Come and show your support for the two teams, out of 40, who made it to the championships.

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Coginchaug advances to Elite Eight By Robert Coogan

Carey almost resulted in a second scoring opportunity late in the game. Farmington had one last ditch effort to try to tie the game. They pressed in the Coginchaug zone and earned a corner at the 70 minute mark. Coginchaug’s Colleen Coogan knocked it out of bounds giving them another corner. Coginchaug cleared their next corner out to midfield as the time ran out. Coginchaug now advances to round eight of the CT Cup and will play Coventry at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at Laidlaw Park in Coventry. Please come out and support them and see if they can make it to the final four of the CT State Cup!

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The Coginchaug Crushers advanced into the elite eight of the CT Cup Girls U-11 Soccer Tournament with a 1-0 win over Farmington Valley on Saturday. This was everything you wanted a CT Cup game to be; a hard fought match under blustery weather conditions with two equally matched teams. In the end, the Crushers’ hard work paid off again with another win! Farmington pressed Coginchaug early, keeping the ball down in their end for the first 10 minutes of the game. The Coginchaug defense and mids bent but did not break; not allowing a clear shot on net and shutting down a few corner kicks. Coginchaug started to push the ball up field to its mid fielders and strikers. This resulted in a couple of corner opportunities but no goals. Farmington responded with a couple of strong scoring opportunities that goalie Hannah Clark was able to contain. At half time, the score was 0-0 but the momentum was starting to build for Coginchaug. The Coginchaug girls came out aggressive in the second half and it paid off at the eight minute mark. Abby Blair intercepted a Farmington corner kick and carried it up the right hand side line. As the defense began to collapse on her around midfield, Blair struck a beautiful pass to Meghan DeVille. DeVille beat the keeper in the right hand corner of the net for the goal. With the 1-0 lead, Coginchaug started to drop back into a more defensive position. The Coginchaug defense of Abby Blair, Isabella Santoro, Lydia D’Amato, Julia Davis and DeMarie DelVecchio was phenomenal all day. They were all over the field shutting down plays left and right. Coginchaug did have several scares in the second half. At the midway mark in the half, Farmington earned a corner kick. They managed to put it right through the congestion in the box. The Farmington right mid struck the ball past

the Coginchaug goal keeper Clark and it hit the post. In a heads up play, Shannon Carey charged and kicked the ball out of bounds preventing the follow-up shot that would have been into an unprotected goal. At the 60 minute mark, Farmington sent a ball in from their zone to a wide open striker who beat the defense for the equalizer. Fortunately, the striker was ruled offsides and the goal was disallowed. Farmington kept pressing, and they were able to get a clear shot off from the 18 yard line. Hannah Clark made a tremendous save keeping the shut out in tact. The Coginchaug mids kept pushing the ball up field to kill time. Hard work from Nicole Murphy, Maddie Montz, Carly Lane, Julianna DeFlora, Meghan DeVille, Colleen Coogan and Shannon

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B - Squad The Falcon B-squad traveled to Bloomfield to take on the undefeated Raiders. The Falcons came to play with no fear and a lot of intensity. The defense stood tough against the great running attack of Bloomfield. Awesome penetration by the D-line featuring Jarod Gibbons, Cooper Dahlman, Patrick Hocking, Victor Viera and great pursuit by the Line backers and corners including, Jake Ober, Kevin Crompton, Wes Benjunas, Zach Vallone, Mike Cross, Gunther Wallach and Carson Aiken. They wouldn’t allow the Raiders to move the ball. It wasn’t until

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60 yards for the Falcon touchdown. Benjunas converted the extra point and the Falcons were on the board. Unfortunately the Falcon went down in defeat. Captains this week were Justin Saks, Gunther Wallach, Brendan Rushford and Jordan Solis. Falcons play host to New Hartford this Sunday. (Kenny Vallone)

Mighty Mites The powerful Falcon Mighty Mites played on the road against another big time football town at the Bloomfield Raiders this weekend. The Mighty Mites were looking to improve on their 3- 2 record. The defense was led by KolMighty Mites, next page

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a Falcon turnover in their own end, and a punt return for a touchdown, that the Raiders got on the board. At the end of the first half the Falcons trailed by a score of 20 – 0, but that score wasn’t a true sign of how well the Falcons were playing. In the second half the Falcons came out with great intensity, pushing the Bloomfield offense back on each series. Bloomfield eventually scored on an interception return for a touchdown which put the Falcons further behind. But to their credit, the Falcons would not give up. Crompton forced a fumble, and the offense took over on their own 40-yard line. Vallone to a screen pass from Justin Saks and followed a block by Crompton and went

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By Cheri Kelley Town Times The Durham Firehouse was buzzing on Thursday, Oct. 14. A large crowd came or the election candidate foum sponsored by the Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club, yet another hance for the candidates to each out and get to know the voters and for the voters to have a chance to ask quesions. Senatorial candidates for District 12, which includes urham, and candidates running for the State House of Representatives for the 100th District, which includes Durham, Middlefield,

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Mighty Mites by Pascarelli, Michael Roccapriore, Tucker Carroll, Anthony Santangelo, Ryan Doyle, Logan Saks, Shea Larkin, Carter Proto, Sebastian Hallock, Kenneth Wallen, Eamon Augur, Owen Griffin and Nevin Moore, who did their best to hold back the Raiders. The offense looked to put points on the board in the first half, led by the very strong offensive line of Alex Case, Blake Courchesne, Devin Geoghegan, Jacob Toth, Aidan Sarcia, Aaron Faiella, Eric Pitruzzello, Anthony Bizzario, Michael An-

(Continued from page 30) drews and Quinn Forrester with Derek Grant at QB, and Evan Faiella and Terence Murphy in the backfield.

FINDING THE RIGHT HOME FEELS SPOOK-TACULAR!

The kids fought hard and never gave up, but it’s a difficult task when you play towns that are twice your size. The Falcons dropped to 3-3.

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This week’s captains were Aidan Sarcia, Anthony Santangelo, Michael Roccapriore and Logan Saks. The Mighty Mites are home for the last time this season against New Hartford this weekend. (Nicholas Faiella)

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DURHAM • YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION Will be “WOW!” when you step inside this fabulous post & beam contemporary. You’ll be mesmerized with the handcrafted charm & quality materials like a massive fieldstone fireplace, wideplank hardwood, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and 3 fireplaces. You can have yours for $449,000. 6 Ernest Drive.

MIDDLEFIELD •ÊST OP IN FOR A “SPELL” No tricks, only delightful treats in this fabulous Contemporary set on a quiet cul-de-sac with 3 bedrooms, 3 garage, open floor plan, remodeled kitchen, wraparound deck and private backyard! Great value at $339,459. 100 Harvest Woods, Middlefield.

DURHAM • 62? YOU’RE LUCKY! You qualify to live in Hill Hollow, an affordable active adult community in the heart of the historic district. You’re lucky because it’s in move-in condition with a slider to beautiful views. It’s even lucky priced at $113,000.

MIDDLEFIELD • SHH... DON”T TELL THE RELATIVES You just bought this fabulous Cape with 100 ft direct waterfront on Lake Beseck. You’ll love the property with waterside dock, boat & lift (boat included), lush yard, oversized deck, 4 season room, 2 car garage & more. Only $499,000.

DURHAM • HOLD YOUR HORSES And a whole lot more in this big red barn and beautiful Colonial. Wonderful bucolic setting with fenced pasture, perennials and pool. Inviting home with fabulous home office, hardwood floors, big bedrooms and eat-in kitchen with granite. It’s a “mighty purty spread” at $535,000.

DURHAM • DIRT CHEAP! Looking to build your dream home but want it affordable? Check out this half acre approved building lot for a 3 bedroom home on School House lane. Scoop it up for only $70,000.

DURHAM • KNOCK-YOUR-SOCKS-OFF VIEW And an incredible house too! Beautiful Colonial in pristine condition with gleaming hardwood floors, open floor plan and a finished lower level adding over 800 more sq. ft. While the inground pool will be closed for the season, you’ll still enjoy the patio and gazebo. All set in a great neighborhood for only $439,000.

DURHAM • COMMUTER OPEN HOUSE Don’t miss this one on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 4-6:30! Great country Cape nestled back with a big private backyard, complete with your own 2 stall barn and fenced paddock. Fabulous sunroom, spacious eat-in kitchen and oversized 2 car garage. A great place for 2-legged and 4-legged critters for $359,000. 145 Madison Rd.

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Durham Open Sun. 12-2 pm 13 Hemlock Court Immaculate 2130 sq.ft. Colonial located on a quiet cul-de-sac. 3 bedroom home features a master suite and possible inlaw in walkout basement. Bright and sunny interior with French doors from dining room to multi-level deck, perfect for entertaining. Only $399,900. Call Berardino Realtors 860-349-0344 for more information or come Sunday! DIR: Rte. 17 to Royal Oak to Black Walnut to Hemlock.

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Political Advertisement

Len Suzio wants to RAISE YOUR State Income TAXES by

58%!

Tom Gaffey OPPOSES Suzio’s tax increase because it would take a huge bite out of your paycheck. “Len has proposed... eliminating the sales and gas taxes and compensating for the lost revenue with an equal adjustment in the state income tax.”

What would Len Suzio’s 58% state income tax increase mean to you? Current Rates 3.0% 5.0% 6.5%

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*Suzio’s INCREASE 4.8% 7.9% 10.5%

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