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Volume 18, Issue 30

Friday, November 4, 2011

Relentless October snow storm takes all by surprise By Cheri Kelley Town Times It’s on everyone’s mind and in every conversation this

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A Jack-o-Lantern snowman in Middlefield? You’re not seeing things. week. It’s on every TV news and radio station and front page of newspapers. The winter

storm, the likes of which no one has seen in more than 50 years, came on a mission and left many surprised by its damaging effects — a lot to clean up. Oct. 30, the day after the storm that dropped inches of snow in the area, left almost all of Durham and Middlefield without power. We hope by the time you are reading this article, power and “normalcy” in your routine have returned. In the meantime, all across New England, residents, officials and crews all share the same frustration. One thing is for sure: we see in times like this how the community binds together. The towns have provided a warm shelter for residents at Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS). There are showers available as well as cellphone and electronic charging areas. Three hot meals a day are being provided for

Locals find ways to stay busy while keeping warm at the shelter. those who need them, and more had it been a snow storm Meals Ready To Eat (MREs) are and temperatures were colder. also available for those who Their statement proved to be come in between meal times. true as more residents headed For those staying overnight, for the shelters this week. Persleeping arrangements include haps the word spread more cots and blankets as well as quickly than it did for Irene — or space for beloved pets. maybe it was those freezing temAfter Storm Irene this past peratures many nights this week. August, the first selectmen in On Monday night, there were both our towns said the shelter would have been utilized much See Storm, page 30

Possible new buyer emerges for Powder Ridge By Sue VanDerzee Town Times

principal of Apollo Consulting, based in Ottawa, Canada, who had attended the May town meeting as part of the Alpine team. “Perhaps we (himself and an investor) would like to continue without Dennis (Abplanalp),” he communicated to Brayshaw. “I will be traveling to Middlefield in the next couple of weeks with one of the individuals interested in seeing the project go forward,” Sabatino wrote to Brayshaw. “He represents a group that is actively interested in turning Powder Ridge into a year-round destination.” In a subsequent phone inSee Powder Ridge, page 22

It’s time for municipal elections. If you have not yet decided whom you will vote for, be sure to visit www.towntimes.com, click on the “election” tab and read up on the candidates running for the various local government positions. Due to the storm, the last day to register to vote has been extended to Monday, Nov. 7, at noon. Flip to page 2 in this week’s Town Times for details. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Korn School in Durham and the Community Center in Middlefield next Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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The Powder Ridge saga continues. With very little discussion at its Oct. 18 meeting, the Middlefield Board of Selectmen postponed again the planned closing on the Powder Ridge ski area to Alpine Ridge, LLC until on or before Nov. 30. The reason for the third postponement was that the easement necessary for withdrawing water for snow-making from Lake Beseck could not be granted by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) until engineering drawings of the proposed device to be placed in the lake were on

hand and approved. Dennis Abplanalp, principal of Alpine, told town officials the week before that he would get his engineer to complete them speedily. Instead, on Thursday, Oct. 20, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw received a communication from Abplanalp withdrawing from the $1 million deal that had been approved at a May 24 town meeting. Abplanalp refused to comment on the withdrawal on the advice of his attorney. Brayshaw said he was “blindsided” by this turn of events. One week later, on Oct. 27, Brayshaw was equally shocked to receive communication from Rick Sabatino,

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Women’s hike

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short hike (about two miles) suitable for anyone who can walk a couple miles on a dirt trail. See www.walkct.org for more info on Guida Farms. For additional information, contact Lucy at 860395-7771 or visit the site at www.womenofthewoods.org.

Deadline extended Governor’s executive order extends voter registration deadline for municipal elections until Monday, Nov. 7, at noon. Under Connecticut state law, the final, in-person voter registration deadline for the Nov. 8 municipal elections was Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., but that has now been pushed

Corrections 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.

back by nearly a week to accommodate those having difficulty getting to town or city offices to register.

Submission reminder The Town Times welcomes submissions regarding upcoming events happening in the community (e-mail news@towntimes.com by Mondays at noon). We do our best to run submissions at least one time. However, due to space constraints, we cannot guarantee a submission will be published on a specific date. To ensure your submission runs exactly as you would like it to, contact our sales representative Joy Boone at 860349-8026, or e-mail advertising@towntimes.com for a paid-for ad. Thank you.

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On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., join a women’s hike for a couple hours at Guida Farm Conservation Area in Middletown. It has a variety of open meadows and nice woods. In addition to walking, we will take the time to admire the beauty around us, learn about the flora and fauna and enjoy each other’s company. This is a fairly

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served. For more info, please call 860-346-6546. On Monday, Nov. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. there will be a watercolor workshop: “Watercolor tips, ‘tricks’ and techniques” — This class will be “packed” with helpful techniques to make our watercolor paintings even better. Bring your paper, paint and brushes — the “tricky” stuff will be provided! Instructor Joyce Senesac is an experienced watercolorist who has taught at Maple and Main, the Tracy ArtCenter and the Art Guild of Middletown. Held at Middlefield Federated Church (402 Main St.). To sign up, call 860-346-6546

The following programs are put on by the Art Guild of Middletown and are open to the public On Nov. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m., guest artist Art Scholz will be doing a watercolor painting demonstration at Middlefield Federated Church (402 Main St.). Art Scholz is a graduate of the prestigious NYC School of Industrial Art, with a back-

ground in freelance illustration and design. He is a member and an award-winning artist of CT and RI Watercolor Societies, CT River Valley Artists, and Academic Artists Association. His work has been extensively exhibited in national juried art shows, galleries and oneman exhibits, as well as museums, private and corporate collections. Art strives to capture the spontaneity and freshness in his paintings of farms, woodlands and coastlines. Refreshments

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Friday, November 4, 2011

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Without reaching a conclusion, the BOE discussed whether to support an effort to change state law regarding special education disputes. Connecticut is one of five states that puts the burden of proof on the school district when there is a dis-

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November 4 Book & Bake Sale The Middlefield Levi Coe Library will be holding its annual book and bake sale today. The sales kick off with a preview from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a small entry fee. The regular sales will then continue into Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come browse through our great selection and take home a tasty treat! Silent Auction Third Congregational Church (94 Miner St. in Middletown) is holding a Goods and Services Auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a dessert buffet are included in the ticket price. Silent and live auctions will be held. Call 860632-0733 to reserve tickets. CVEF Spelling Bee The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation’s fourth annual spelling bee scheduled for today has been postponed. Check back with Town Times for details on what date it will be rescheduled for.

SATURDAY

November 5 Truck Pull Grab your family and friends and come enjoy a night of fun at the Durham Fair Truck Pull at 6 p.m. Registration will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Nov. 6, with registration from noon to 2 p.m. and the pull beginning at 3 p.m. For prices and more info, call 860-349-9495. Christmas in November The annual St. Pius X “Sleigh Bells Ring” Christmas Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Pius X Bill Fortin Memorial Hall (310 Westfield St. in Middletown). Doors open promptly at 10 a.m. Hot coffee, hot lunches and refreshments will be available for purchase starting. Featured booths include arts and crafts, a tea cup raffle, plants, stuffed animals and games, a country store, gourmet coffee by the cup or pound, fresh baked goods and sweets, a kids’ booth,

kids’ activities, a 50-50 raffle and a general raffle. For more info, call 860-347-4441. 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 at 860-349-3868. Cancer Symposium The Palladino Family Cancer Center at MidState Medical Center is hosting its first-ever Survivorship Symposium on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center in Meriden. The symposium is a day-long event for cancer survivors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. that focuses on the physical, emotional and spiritual issues that arise after cancer treatment. To register, call 203-694-8631.

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November 6 Free Community Supper Members of the United Churches of Durham will prepare and host a free community supper in the Fellowship Hall, 228R Main St., from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. They will serve baked ziti, salad, bread and beverages while members of the Church of the Epiphany and Notre Dame will provide desserts. All are welcome to this event. Winter Concert The Four Seasons Plus winter concert with Susan Paisley (organ), Ronald Moore (viola/violin) and John Holahan (trumpet) will be at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Church (50 Emmanuel Church Rd. in Killingworth). Discounts available for students and children. Reception following concert. For info and directions, call 860-663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org.

TUESDAY

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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.

p.m. for a fun night of bridge with great people. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at 860-346-6611 with bridge questions. Call 860343-6724 with questions.

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November 9 Healing Eucharist Come to the Church of the Epiphany, Main Street in Durham, at 10 a.m. for the weekly Holy Eucharist with healing.

THURSDAY

November 10 Vinal Tech Open House Vinal Technical High School will be holding their annual open house from 6 to 8 p.m. They are currently recruiting students who will be entering the ninth grade for the 2012-13 school year. This is a great opportunity for students interested in attending Vinal Technical High School and parents to see everything the school has to offer. All of the technologies will be open with demonstrations and handson activities. Refreshments will be served. For more info, please call 860-344-7100 (ext. 313) or visit www.cttech.org/vinal. ECA Open House The Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) will conduct an open house at 6:30 p.m. ECA is located at 55 Audubon St. in New Haven.

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November 11 Tot Time The MOMS Club of Durham and Middlefield sponsors a weekly Tot Time 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. No RSVP is required. Contact Ann at momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com. Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30

SATURDAY

Historical Societies Concert The Durham Historical Society and the Middlefield Historical Society are co-sponsoring a concert at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center Auditorium (405 Main St.) The Atwater-Donnelly Band will perform traditional American folk music and dance, as well as some Celtic music and dance. Tickets will be available at the door or by reservation. Please call 860716-5497 or e-mail durhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com with any questions or for ticket prices and reservvations. Setback Tournament 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. Durham/Middlefield Night Come to the third annual Durham/Middlefield Night at 771’s Crystals Ball Room; hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. Music provided by the Monthei Brothers Band. Tickets available at the lodge, or please call Jeff Siena at 860349-8031 or Mike nad Jo-Ann Siena at 860-346-9771. Thankful Hearts Christmas Bazaar The First Baptist Church in Essex announces it third annual Thankful Hearts Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 10 Prospect St. in Essex. Lovely and unique handmade gifts, decorations, wreaths and a bake sale are featured. Fine a wonder at the Timeless Treasures table. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. For prices or info, contact Kay Friday at 860434-0751 or Rev. Michael Crane at 860-304-6907.

TUESDAY

November 15 Durham Flu Clinic A seasonal flu clinic is

scheduled for today from 12 to 8 p.m. at Durham Activity Center (350 Main Street). The vaccine shots are free and will be administered on a first come, first served basis. Supplies are limited. Anyone over age two and in good health is encouraged to receive the vaccine. The clinics are sponsored by MDA (Mass Dispensing Area) 36. Call 860-344-3482. 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.

WEDNESDAY

November 16 Healing Eucharist Come to the Church of the Epiphany, Main Street in Durham, at 10 a.m. for the weekly Holy Eucharist with healing.

THURSDAY

November 17 Blood Drive Notre Dame Church (272 Main St. in Durham) is holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross today from 1 to 6 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are taken. Visit www.redcrossblood.org/ma ke-donation and put in the sponsor code 1038a (or zip 06422) to sign up for an appointment, or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Be sure to drink lots of water and bring your blood donor card or any other form of identification.

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November 18 Rockfall Foundation 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 today, and awards will be announced in mid-February 2012.

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How to make ‘giving thanks’ part of your daily life things that have happened each month.

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Another idea comes from the blog, A Handmade Life. Heather, the blog writer, speaks about a Thanksgiving tradition that she does each year called gratitude candles. The family sits at the dinner table with a lit pillar candle in the center of it. A bunch of other unlit tea light candles are passed out to each member of the family, and then each person goes around and says things that they are grateful for while lighting their candle from the center flame. The lit candles are placed in a circle surrounding the center flame. To make this practice last all year, one could do this on the first of each month or maybe, for those who participate in big Sunday dinners with extended family, it might be nice to do this at the first Sunday dinner of each month. On another blog called Soulemama, Amanda Soule talks about a gratitude advent garland that she created

ers that you appreciate them is something as uncomplicated as sending a handwritten letter or card. For many, the mailbox is always jammed full with bills and junk mail. It is always nice to receive a note that shows that someone has taken the time to write out the words

of appreciation instead of doing it over the Internet. One could really make it festive by getting some special stationary or making some at home. For adults, a monthly or quarterly event could be planned to express love for See Thanks, page 20

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Taking care of the animals Wanda Jacques-Gill, Sue White and Brenda from Main Street Feed in Durham are pictured here at a tag sale held in mid-October benefiting Durham Animal Response Team. Now, with the winter storm, we know how necessary it is to remember our pets as DART is taking care of animals at the CRHS shelter. Pet First Aid kits are for sale at Brenda’s Main Street Feed. Photo by Sue VanDerzee

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We mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Jane Churchill, after almost 30 years of service to the Durham community; a memorial will be held for her in the Library on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. 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 or call 860-349-9544. Civil War Program Series: through Nov. 19. Brother against Brother: Songs, Tunes, & Tales from the War of Rebellion or Northern Aggression is performed by Tom Callinan, who was named Connecticut’s first official state troubadour when the program was created by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts in 1991. Families,

Unlaunch’d Voices, an Evening with Walt Whitman: Stephen Collins brings to life the great poet and essayist whose life was changed forever by the occurrence of the Civil War. Age 16 and up. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and closed Fridays. Visit www.leviecoe.com or call the library at 860-349-3857. November Programs: Llama Program — Saturday, Nov. 5, (2 sessions) 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. You will meet a real llama named Doug and learn all about these wonderful animals. You’ll also hear a llama story at the program! Space is limited, and registration is required. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Call the library to check if this event has been canceled due to the snow.

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Underwater robots engage students in multiple fields By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Students at Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS) are loving their oceanography classes, and so is their teacher, Laura Francis. “When the kids

gram,” continues Francis, “to get kids interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), not necessarily for the navy. U.S. citizens are not going into these fields. We have a much lower percentage than other leading countries.”

and Francis attended the workshop, she got grants from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation and the navy, and the program was introduced to CRHS this year. There are 64 students in four oceanography classes, and, because of the grants, there’s one SeaPerch for every three students.

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A SeaPerch is an underwater remotely-operated vehicle that can move in all directions. The students are building models of what oceanographers would use, and they’re building them from scratch, from such things as PVC pipes and joints, a 12-volt battery, motor, tether (similar to a com-

puter cord, it goes from the SeaPerch to the oceanographer and his controller) and circuit board. The project will be completed in four 84minute classes. Says Francis, “Seeing these kids, who have probably never used a power tool before, actually do this and seeing their faces See Robot, page 21

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Letters to the Editor Francis and Szewczyk — a great team Durham voters are very fortunate to have the opportunity to vote once again for First Selectman Laura Francis and Selectman John Szewczyk on Nov. 8. Laura and John are a great team and have led Durham with a steady hand during difficult economic times. Recognizing the need to hold down taxes, they have held the line on spending. And, during Storm Irene, it was very reassuring to know that Laura and John were at the helm, coordinating response efforts to protect the safety of our residents. Clearly, Laura and John are deeply committed to serving the residents

and businesses of Durham. During these trying times, we are truly lucky to have leaders like Laura and John who are willing to work hard to make Durham such a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Please join me in voting for Laura Francis and John Szewczyk on Nov. 8. Elizabeth Gara, Durham

Support Roger Kleeman for first selectman In the journey of one’s life, there are but a few individuals along the way who are ethical standouts. In my journey, Roger Kleeman, candidate for first selectman in Durham, is such an individual. I have known Roger for over 35 years and can as-

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sure you that his dedication to the town he loves and his straight-talking style make him the candidate worthy of your vote. When Roger moved to Durham, he was excited about living in a town that offered families a superior quality of life. He recognized from day one that a town as fantastic as Durham must have caring and engaged residents to sustain itself. Roger accepted this responsibility from the beginning and, for three decades, volunteered his time to many Durham activities, including the Durham Fair, which he directed. As a result, the town honored Roger with an award for over 25 years of public service — indeed an award well-earned. Secondly, what I find most refreshing about Roger is his straight talk. Americans are weary of politicians sugar coating their positions or changing their positions on the basis of the most recent news cycle or public opinion poll. Americans are clamoring for straight answers from their government. As first selectman, Roger Kleeman’s style of communication will be a breath of fresh air. He will give residents direct answers and will focus on the good of the town rather than the next election. Roger Kleeman’s candidacy offers residents a huge opportunity to make a dedicated, honest, straight-talking individual its leader. Please vote for Roger Kleeman. Regina Wagner, Jeffersonville, NY

Foley for P&Z This letter is to support Dave Foley as a candidate for Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). I can attest to his dedication to the P&Z. I like the way Dave handles issues with a common sense approach. He has proven himself over the past 12 years as a valuable member of P&Z. Dave displays heartfelt community pride. This was evident at Coginchaug track meets where he would volunteer at running events. He is dedicated and well-liked by all. Please share your support by keeping Dave on as our P&Z rep-

resentative for Durham. Hans Pedersen, Durham

Thank you B&M Burger would once again like to thank everyone who supports our business but also for such generosity when it comes to the tip jar, which all goes to St. Vincent De Paul. This was our best year ever since 2005. This year’s total was $334. Have a happy New Year. The Kauffman Family, Middlefield

Friday, November 4, 2011 ing regulations that could impact our local farms and, with the help of his wife, personally restored a building in Durham’s historic district. Frank DeFelice has a proven record of protecting Durham’s past while supporting its future. This November, vote for Frank so that he may continue protecting those elements that make Durham such a warm and inviting place to live. Fred Dahlmeyer, Durham

Support Jon Keep Martin French in office Brayshaw I suppose I can do the usual letter of support — that I have known Martin French forever (true), and his family has been involved in making Durham a great place forever (true), and, as a Democrat, you would assume that I would write this letter no matter what (not true). Instead, I would prefer to look at the facts. In the five years that Martin has been in the tax collector’s office, he has had a collection rate of 98.85 to 99.06 percent and increased the monetary collection from $16 million to $21 million. In these times of fiscal uncertainty, I believe that keeping Martin French in this office can only be a plus and that the fiscal numbers only tend to prove this. Please support the full Democratic team this November, as I will (true). Lynn A. Johnson, Durham

DeFelice supports agriculture, history Frank DeFelice’s common-sense approach on Planning and Zoning over the past 10 years demonstrates that he is an advocate of both Durham’s farming community and its historic district: two of Durham’s most important elements. Frank supported enhanced signage for our local farm stands and Christmas tree growers, emphasized the importance of including Durham’s Agricultural Commission when develop-

I’ve known Jon Brayshaw for the past 12 years. Jon has many fine qualitites, including honesty, integrity and the desire to want to squeeze the most value out of each tax dollar. Over the past six years, Jon has worked for better, more inclusive government — and he has succeeded. Jon has a proven track record of listening to residents before making decisions that affect our town. He puts the town first before the wishes of political party. Jon’s commitment to his hometown of Middlefield is unparalleled. He truly puts his heart into every issue that comes before his beloved town. He cares about each and every resident of town and is always looking for ways to improve our town. Jon has also kept a lid on spending. During his six years in office, the Middlefield government side of the budget only increased by 10 percent. That’s less than 2 percent each year. He also continues to end each fiscal year under budget. He has saved over $1.5 million during that time and has also helped obtain over $2 million in grant money for the town. In these tough economic times, there is no one else I would trust with my hardearned tax dollars. I am proud to support Jon Brayshaw for first selectman on Nov. 8. Kevin Boyle, Middlefield More letters on next page

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I can’t help it; I just like her Some folks aren’t motivated to adopt a non-partisan approach to local government; I think it’s essential. I am a registered Democrat, but I am voting for Laura Francis on Nov. 8. Her earnest goals for Durham are backed by a thoughtful and comprehensive look at the big picture. In other words, she is a skilled and organized planner. Her style of government is characterized by innovative thinking, judicious spending, hard work and, perhaps most of all, a willingness to recognize and tap into talent and expertise from those within the community. Her dynamic likability makes people go to work on Durham’s behalf. She is gifted in her ability to navigate and implement future needs, such as the Emergency Notification System and ensuing infrastructure that has been put into practice on more than one occasion. Laura brings people together and is marked by her genuine joy as she supports the community in a very public way, rarely missing a civic or community event. I am grateful that she has focused her attention on providing services and enhancing the social and community appeal of Durham with her support for the Farmers’ Market and Durham Activity Center, for example. Her efforts continuously help distill Durham’s rural essence, making it a fabulous place in which to live. I hope you will join me on Nov. 8 by having the courage to vote without the influence of party affiliation. Claudia O’Connell, Durham

Support Amy Greenbacker I am writing this letter in support of my daughter, Amy Greenbacker, who is running for Durham’s tax collector. I have seen Amy be proficient in everything she has ever set out to accomplish. Coming from a farming family, she has never been shy of hard work.

More Letters to the Editor She has not forgotten about her farm family roots or the community in which she was raised. After graduating from Quinnipiac University, she became employed at Dolphin Days Learning Center here in town as the morning manager. Amy created a strong bond with all the children for whom she cared for over 10 years. Amy now is the office manager at a local real estate company. She quickly and easily slid into the role and is a fast learner. In her daily duties, she handles accounting, payroll, overseas sales contracts and deals with the company’s clients on a day-to-day basis. I have no doubt that Amy will be a fine tax collector for the town of Durham. She is a hardworking woman — one who is qualified as well as one I am proud to call my daughter. Please join me on Nov. 8 in supporting Amy. Joseph Greenbacker, Durham

Martin French for tax collector Martin French has brought new meaning to public service as Durham’s tax collector. Not only does he bring professionalism and competence to this office, Martin brings a sincerity to go above and beyond with the sole intent of making life better for taxpayers in Durham. Martin, under his own charge, investigated and implemented methods at no cost to the town to collect delinquent taxes. Martin’s program has now brought accountability to all taxpayers — not just those who pay their tax bills. Martin has also responded to the hardship faced by many of Durham’s senior citizens by initiating the research on tax relief programs. Because of his initiative, an ordinance prepared by Martin and fellow committee members was enacted for senior citizen tax relief. On a more personal note, I have known Martin for 10 years, and my husband has known him since high school, and we think the world of him. Martin is an honest, caring and bright in-

dividual who brings his friendly, collaborative nature to the office of tax collector. Please support the terrific job that Martin does by voting for him on Nov. 8. Renee Primus Edwards, Durham

Final thought before Election Day Week after week, there are numerous letters in the Town Times praising candidates who are running in the upcoming Nov. 8 election. These letters often urge residents to vote for a specific candidate and present numerous reasons why they should do so. Much of the praise is valid, and many of the candidates from both political parties are qualified. However, there is one thing that is rather unique about Laura Francis and John Szewczyk. Using the age-old phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Laura Francis and John Szewczyk have the proven track record of fiscal discipline and tremendous leadership skills. In four years, the entire town budget had virtually no increase despite losses in state revenue. Secondly, their leadership has been shown by the implemantion of a long-range, comprehensive plan that will enable Durham’s capital resources to remain in excellent condition for future generations. Furthermore, they have applied for and received over $1 million in grants helping offset our property taxes. Finally, Laura Francis and John Szewczyk understand the importance of public safety with the major improvements made to the emergency management department and the implementation of the Emergency Notification System. These improvements proved invalauble during Hurricane Irene. Excellent leadership skills and fiscally responsible government are proven trademarks of the past four years with Laura Francis and John Szewczyk on the Board of Selectmen. I strongly urge fellow residents of Durham to keep this strong

leadership in tact and support them on Nov. 8. Michael Geremia, Durham

Dave Foley for Planning & Zoning I am writing to endorse Dave Foley’s candidacy for Durham’s Planning and Zoning Commission. Dave’s education and work experience as a professional engineer will provide the commission with relevant technical input in regards to applications and forward-looking planning. More importantly, this experience will be combined with Dave’s respect for the preservation of Durham’s history and the understanding that growth will happen and can be planned to complement the small town atmosphere that many of us love. Dave has been active in our town and has served on the Public Safety, Town Hall Reconstruction and Emergency Services Consolidation committees. Dave and I have known each other for 16 years, many of those spent as supporters of our children at soccer and other school-related activities. Please give Dave your support this Election Day. Michael S. Conway, Durham

I ask for your vote Nov. 8 On Nov. 8, just four days away, you will be making a decision that will affect the direction of Middlefield and Rockfall for the next two years and beyond. With the difficult economy we face, an economy that is different than any we have experienced in the recent past, your decision becomes more critical than ever before. The question before you is: how will you make your decision. I have always prided myself on my integrity. Those who know me know that I am a person of my word. If something is not right, it’s not right no matter what. I speak from my heart, my knowledge and my experiences, and I give 110 percent

9 and more to anything I do. My only priority is what’s in the best interests of the people of Middlefield and Rockfall. I bring all that I have to the office of first selectman. I ask that you give me your vote of confidence so that I can show you what I can do for you, and so that you have the opportunity to experience a first selectman of Middlefield and Rockfall who will put Middlefield first in all I do. Remember: your vote has nothing to do with politics, but it has everything to do with choosing the right person to do the best job for Middlefield and Rockfall. I sincerely thank you for your consideration and your support. Lucy Petrella, Middlefield

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For the first time in the 15 or more years that I have been involved with the local CROP Walk, it had to be canceled this past Sunday. While the usual plan is to walk rain or shine (and we once walked in snow showers in Durham), a foot of snow, which took out all power in our two towns, was obviously more than anyone bargained for. However, this very circumstance got me thinking about why we do this annual CROP Walk anyway. The truth is that, even in our pretty fortunate circumstances, a weather event can wreak havoc with the normal circumstances of life, such as getting and cooking food, having water, taking showers and staying warm. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the electricity will be back on, but imagine having to deal with such difficulties every single

day of your life. That’s what life is like for many people around the world, people for whom enough daily food, water and warmth is not a given but only the result of backbreaking labor and ocassional fortunate circumstance. If we, in central Connecticut, USA, are just one ill-timed snowstorm away from real difficulty, then how much more is our help needed for those for whom getting hold of the necessities is an unceasing struggle, especially when weather or other natural disasters affect their lives. That’s why all of the participating churches — Notre Dame, St. Colman’s, United Churches, Epiphany, Third Congregational and Middlefield Federated — hope that you will return your CROP Walk envelopes to your respective congregations in the next week or two. Three-quarters of the money raised will be used around the world to help alleviate hunger, and one-quarter will be returned

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Lawsuit filed against building official The Town Times received a letter intended for publication from Joe Cohen regarding issues pertaining to the building of Cohen’s home in Chester, CT, by Robert Meyers, Middlefield’s building official. Cohen said that the work was begun on his property without a permit. Town Times spoke to Meyers and subsequently his attorney, Michael Dowley. Dowley said that, before work was started, Cohen stated to Meyers that the permits were already obtained. When Meyer went to pull the permits from the town, they were not available. Dowley provided proof that Meyers could not proceed furSee Lawsuit, page 14

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Nov. 13 at the Middlefield Firehouse from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, toast, juice, coffee and the famous mini donuts will be served. Bring the family down, and catch up with your friends and neighbors over a hearty breakfast. Tickets will be sold at the door.

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Planning & Zoning At the Oct. 26 meeting of the Middlefield Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z), there was no public comment on non-agenda items, but plenty on Mr. Termini’s

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sign up early. The Middlefield Senior Center is located in the Middlefield Community Center at 405 Main Street. You can reach the center at 860-3497121 or at a_astle@middlefield-ct.com. Visit middlefieldct.org and click town office and then senior services.

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at My Faith Center for a sampling of our church’s Rotation Sunday School program. Children will be guided through four different workshops that demonstrate the Holiday season through the Christian lens. For example, in Galilee they will decorate a Christmas cupcake, and in Jerusalem children will construct their own advent calendar. Parents can enjoy some kid-free shopping and visiting, and their kids can have fun seeing Christmas from four different perspectives. For further information, call 860-349-1250. The church is located at 402 Main St.

cooking demonstration on making an easy and tasty turkey chili you can make in 30 minutes. She will also share simple ways to vary the recipe. Please call the center by Nov. 11 if you would like to sign up for this class. Foot Care is very important in the cooler months. A foot care clinic is offered once a month, every third Wednesday by appointment. A nurse from Masonicare will soak, assess, clip the toenails and massage the feet. The next clinic is offered on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Please call for pricing and to make an appointment. A traditional Thanksgiving lunch will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at noon in the Middlefield Senior Café. Lunch is provided by CRT and served by volunteers. All are welcome; it is a great way to kick off the holiday season sharing a delicious meal with old friends and neighbors and also meeting new ones. The suggested donation is $2, and reservations are kindly needed by Nov. 15. Space is limited, so please

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Thanksgiving holiday program It’s time to start planning for the Thanksgiving holiday! Annually, Durham Interchurch Assistance prepares a Thanksgiving Holiday Basket program for families and individuals. Stresses from financial difficulties, unemployment, medical problems

and other personal or family issues often create unanticipated hardships. Families or individuals having difficulties are encouraged to call Durham Human Services at 860-349-3153 to apply for a Thanksgiving basket. Families and organizations can sponsor an individual or family. Donors can provide food gift cards in gift amounts of their choice and send them to Human Ser-

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on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Please call Amanda at 860-349-3153 if you are interested in donating a turkey. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate

Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, November 7 7 p.m. — Fire Department Trustees at 41 Main St. 7 p.m. — Durham Volunteer Fire Company at 41 Main St. Durham 7:30 p.m. — Clean Energy Task Force 8 p.m. — Historic District Commission Tuesday, November 8 7:30 p.m. — Library Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. — Conservation Commission 8 p.m. — Volunteer Fire Company at Volunteer Firehouse Wednesday, November 9 6 p.m. — Board of Education Finance Committee at Central Office 7:30 p.m. — Board of Ed at CRHS

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Durham and Middlefield senior residents will soon have a foot care program available at the Durham Activity Center, located at 350 Main Street. The program will run every month, and care will be provided by Dr. Walters, a podiatrist from Pawcatuck. He has participated in other foot clinics in his area of the state. This program is supported by the Senior Resources Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act. Dr. Walters will provide routine nail and foot care during your scheduled appointment. Appointments are scheduled to last approximately 15 minutes. Unfortunately, no walk-ins will be accepted. The first scheduled clinic is on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call Amanda Astarita by Nov. 23 at 860-349-3153 for further information and to schedule your appointment. Bring your Medicare and insurance cards with you. Medicare should cover most of the services. A donation is encouraged. Seniors without insurance can still participate in this clinic.

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“And it gets them asking questions instead of just following directions. After watching a video, they asked why we don’t know more about our oceans.” And they are right to ask. Francis says that renowned oceanographer Bob Ballard tells us that one year of NASA’s budget would fund 1,600 years of ocean exploration and that we have better maps of Mars than we do of our oceans. “We want the kids to care about what kinds of resources we have with the oceans and to be knowledgeable about them,” Francis shared. “There are seven principles that her department tries to instill in the students, and she feels that the SeaPerch project ties beautifully into them. They are: the Earth has one big ocean; the ocean shapes the Earth; the ocean influences the Earth’s climate; the ocean makes the Earth livable; the ocean supports a diversity of life and ecosys-

tems; the ocean is connected to us and we are connected to it; and the ocean is largely unexplored. Brock Hoyt is one of Francis’ happy students. “I’ve considered going into environmental sciences, but doing something like this in the classroom makes me want to do it even more. We’ve talked a lot about kids going to college for environmental and biology studies. Doing this project is showing what you can actually do in those fields. “This is also a good way to switch things up a little bit,” he continued. “I like hands-on activities. It’s definitely a challenge, but I enjoy it. There’s three people in each group, and each person gets to show his or her particular skills, like leadership, where someone in the group assigns the tasks. There are others who are good with tools and are good at the building aspect of it. I’m good at following directions and putting things together. Everyone takes a turn do-

ing the different tasks, and people can teach the others in the group how to do something. For instance, someone might have more experience because they took shop class and know how to use that tool. It’s teamwork. “Working together and seeing it all come together is the best part. I’m having a great time doing this.” Francis is putting out the call to anyone in the community who has been in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math and is interested in coming to the school and helping with the students. You can e-mail her at: lfrancis@rsd13.org.

Board elections The Durham-Middlefield Falcons will hold their annual Board of Directors elections on Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. Positions are for a period of two years, and the following are open for the 2012-13 football season: president, secretary, cheerleading director, concessions director, safety director, webmaster and football coaching director. Visit durhammiddlefieldfalcons.com or contact current president Mr. Jim Banack at 860-349-8773 or through e-mail at jjbumpire50@comcast.net.

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light up makes me really happy. It’s so cool. I’m so excited. “And we can take this a step further and give them a problem,” she continued. “How are they going to design this, for instance, if they wanted it to pick up something off the ocean floor, or if they wanted to do salinity testing? Some of the kids want to add underwater cameras. This project will keep going on, and will evolve. “This year’s kids have an advantage because they can do the whole thing from scratch. Next year’s kids will be able to build them, but the circuit board and the motor will already be done, and they can’t be rebuilt. But they can take them apart and solve some kind of a problem we give them.” After the SeaPerches are built, they will test them out, possibly in Martin’s blow-up pool that she will bring in. “The kids love this,” says Francis. “It gets them interested in the STEM fields,

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The Academy for Little Learners four- and five-yearold class had an exciting and fun tour of the Fire House while learning about the importance of fire safety. “It was so awesome, the best field trip ever!” said the class. Thank you to the firefighters for making it possible. At right, (l-r) with the youngsters is Mrs Karen Hansen, volunteers firefighters Rob Figoras, Brain Szymaszek, Francis Willett & Mrs. Lisa Stopka Submitted by Lisa Stopka

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Leo V. Willett Jr. MD Leo V. Willett Jr. MD, 82, of Durham, beloved husband o f Dorothy Sullivan Willet for 56 years, died on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at his home. Leo was born in Adams, MA, attended Cranwell Preparatory School in Lenox, MA, Holy Cross and Tufts University School of Medicine. While at Tufts, he was a member of the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity and the Louis Pasteur Society. He began his internships and residencies at Carney Hospital, Boston, and served as general medical officer at the Boston Naval Shipyard from 1956 to 1958. Leo then continued his residencies at the US Naval training center, Great Lakes, IL; the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, MD; and finally at the University Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a fellow of the

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been a member of the Philadelphia Hand Group and Orthopedic Society. He was the author of numerous medical articles and publications, including Combat Amputees, Use of Mesh Grafts in War Wounds and Ankle Disarticulations and War and Amputation Surgery Secondary to Peripheral Vascular Insufficiency. During a Naval career, spanning 17 years and culminating with the rank of commander, Dr. Willett, in the early ‘60s, deployed to Malaysia to assist with establishing the public health system and researching the effects of food deprivation. In 1969, during the Vietnam War, he deployed as chief of orthopedic surgery to the hospital ship, USS Repose. He concluded his Naval career as a leader of the assistant chief of the orthopedic service and head amputee ward at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Dr. Willett moved his family to Durham in 1971 where he worked as an orthopedic surgeon with his colleagues from the Meriden Orthopedic Group. “It is most important to pay attention to what’s going on locally; it’s very easy to go abroad,’’ said Willett. “It’s

much harder to stick around and solve local problems.’’ “Doc” served Durham residents for 35 years as health director, as well as commission member of Cemetery and Inland Wetlands; resident directors of the Durham Fair Foundation for 17 years, Durham Fair Association for 25 years and Medical Services — Durham Fair Association for 14 years. Along with Dorothy, he sponsored the Leo and Dorothy Willett scholarship for graduating Durham seniors. He was a voracious reader, golfer, fisherman, beachcomber, Red Sox and Celtics fan — and friend. In addition to his wife, Leo is survived by his sister, Pauline Bell of Cheshire, MA;

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Notre Dame Church at 10 a.m., followed by a burial in Mica Hill Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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Charboneau (Continued from page 25) Prior to his retirement, he managed Davenport-Dunbar elderly housing in Hamden. Charboneau always enjoyed his “large, wonderful family,” according to Rogers. He had 10 grandchildren with whom he shared so many wonderful times on the lake fishing and boating. “He always made sure his wife, who was ill, was taken care of before he played golf, or else he wouldn’t go,” Rogers continued.

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On Oct. 20, Walter and Eda Michalke celebrated 60 years of marriage. They are the proud parents of two sons, Walter III and Bill, and two grandchildren, Allison and Douglas. Longtime Middlefield residents, the couple shared their special occasion at home with friends and family. Submitted by Kathy Crete

The Wallingford Writers’ Group is seeking a few writers who are committed and excited about writing. The group of 10 writers, founded in 2009, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7-8:30 pm at the Parks and Recreation Doherty Building. The 90 minute sessions provide writing warm up exercises, good conversation and gentle critiques of members’ work. Both aspiring and published writers are welcome. If you are interested in joining our small group of enthusiastic writers and are able to attend regularly, please call Eileen at 203 269-6218 or e-mail her at eileen621@yahoo.com to apply.

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Right, it seems strange to see people sledding at Indian Springs Golf Course in October! Photo by Cheri Kelley

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