2-3-2012 Town Times

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Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Volume 18, Issue 43

Newest Powder Ridge possibility Sean Hayes talks snowballs and restoration By Sue VanDerzee “I’ve been watching what’s been happening at Powder Ridge for two or three years,” explains Sean Hayes in a phone interview Feb. 1. Hayes is the newest entry into the Powder Ridge Ski Area ownership sweepstakes. He has had a unique perch to do so as the managing director of Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC in Portland, CT. “I’m a specialist with a proven business model for taking distressed properties owned by municipalities and

turning them into something everybody can be proud of,” says Hayes, pointing to his success over the past seven years in turning a town-owned abandoned brownstone quarry in Portland into a successful outdoor adventure park featuring scuba-diving, zip-lining, swimming, wakeboarding and other assorted water and land-based challenges. “I can offer what no one else can,” he says with assurance, “and that’s both a proven seasonal business model and a See Hayes, page 18

ESPN is coming to town! ESPN’S flagship program Sports Center is looking to build up the drama of Super Bowl 46 with a few segments from the midpoint of Foxborough and Met Life Stadium. Durham is that center point. ESPN’S Sports Center will be sending anchor Karl Ravech Sunday morning (Feb. 5) at 6:30 a.m. to report live from Coginchaug High School’s football field from 7 to 10 a.m. This will be aired on ESPN’s Sports Center. The show is broadcast nationally, and they will conduct some interviews, film festivities and show a great time! The Coginchaug Football Club will be serving hot breakfast, including egg sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate. Wear your favorite team shirt and come and have some fun. This event is rain or shine. Submitted by Sherry Hill, Durham Recreation

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Middlefield revaluation leads to 10 percent drop in grand list By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Because the housing market is down, Middlefield tax assessor Steven Hodgetts said people expected their home’s assessment to be down as well, which is exactly the case for the Middlefield revaluation that just wrapped up. The purpose of the state-mandated revaluation every five years is to establish a “fair” tax rate — if you have more taxable property, then, in theory, you can afford to pay more in local taxes. Middlefield’s revaluation took place in 2011, and thus the grand list of Oct. 1, 2011, on which taxes will be based for the next five years, is based on this revaluation. With the revaluation, “Everyone’s back on the same playing field,” Hodgetts explained. As expected, most assessments went down from the prior revaluation in 2006. Since then, market values of most properties have declined, although Middlefield has fared quite favorably in comparison with some other towns. “Values shift, but

Middlefield is actually pretty stable,” Hodgetts said. With the drop in assessment, many people wonder if that means their taxes will also go down. Hodgetts spends a lot of time explaining to people why that isn’t necessarily so. The level of taxation for all properties depends on the annual budgets. The town and Regional School District 13 need a certain amount of money to operate for the upcoming fiscal year, therefore the budgets passed by voters in a few months will determine a new mill rate. The mill rate is calculated by dividing the amount of revenue needed into the overall taxable grand list (see grand list on page 29). If an assessment decreases more than the percentage increase of the mill rate, a taxpayer may actually pay less than last year, and conversely some taxpayers will pay more. “It’s a balance of assessment and mill rate,” explained Hodgetts. In Middlefield, the median residential assessment is $165,300, down from $192,400

Homeless awareness event was eye-opener Members of the Middlefield Federated Church participated in the Homeless Awareness Event at South Church in Middletown, presented by the United Way and the Middlesex County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, and spent the night in the church parking lot to raise awareness of homelessness in Middlesex County. “The event was very eye-opening,” shared Samantha Michaud (front, center). “I learned about a subject very foreign to me. It was inspiring to see such courageous people willing to tell their stories. Some have not even told their families because they are so embarrassed.” Jacob Burt (back row, fourth from left) comments: “The event taught me the difference between sympathy and empathy. Sympathy is feeling bad for someone. Empathy is listening and seeing what homelessness can do. Hearing the stories gave me empathy.” The stories also impacted Madison Burt (at right, blue coat) “I am glad there are programs to help them help themselves.” Photos by Elisabeth Kennedy

last year. Last year’s tax burden for the median house was $5,418 ($192,400 x 28.16 mills). For this year’s tax burden to be the same, the mill rate would need to be 32.77. Notices of the assessments went out, and Vision Appraisal representatives met with folks who had questions or wanted to challenge their assessment. Now that the grand list has officially been signed by Hodgetts, those who still wish to contest their assessment may do so by filling out an application to appeal to the Board of AssessSee MDF Grand, page 29

RSD13 snow day update Though the weather has been unseasonably mild for early February, Regional School District 13 (RSD13) has already experienced a handful of snow days — four to be exact — from Storm Alfred in October 2011. The start of school in RSD13 was delayed two days at the end of August 2011 due to Storm Irene, but the school calendar was simply pushed back rather than having those two missed days count as snow days. Tuesday, Feb. 21, will no longer be a day off, and the current last day of school is now June 20.

In this issue ... Calendar............................4 Durham Briefs................11 Healthy Living ...........13-19 Libraries ....................11, 24 Middlefield Briefs...........12 Sports ....................20-23, 25 Spotlight................24, 27-28

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CRHS parent orientation for eighth graders Parents of eighth grade students are invited to Coginchaug Regional High School’s orientation meeting for students entering high school in the fall of 2012. A broad overview of the course-selection process will be presented, and you will meet with department heads. Please plan on attending on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the CRHS auditorium. (Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 16.)

Calling all LEGO® fans! Join DMYFS for a family building event on Saturday, March 3, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at DMYFS (405 Main St. in Middlefield). Get ready for a

fast-paced, hands-on build using over 60,000 LEGO® building blocks. Together with Stephen W. Schwartz AIA, architect of SWS Architects, 50 operational windmills will come to life at DMYFS to symbolize the first offshore windfarm in the U.S. that is coming to the southeast corner of Block Island. Be a part of a massive windmill building project that we can all be proud of! Each family team of four will design and create one large windmill. Due to the magnitude of the build, this event is geared to families with children in grades 2-8 and is not designed for children under five years. A parent or adult must attend with children. Snacks will be provided. The build is limited to the first 50 families that sign up. For registration form, prices and more information, go to www.dmyfs.org

and click on programs and select “Windmill Build.” Registration will be accepted no later than Feb. 24.

All you can eat spaghetti and meatballs! The Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club will be hosting the 15th annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the CRHS café/gym between 3:30 and 7 p.m. Chairman Mike Cheney, along with 70+ volunteers, have pledged that no one will wait more than 10 minutes for all the spaghetti and meatballs you can eat, along with salad, bread, drinks and dessert. Over 750 dinners are served annually. Dinners are available for individuals or any size family. Prices have not changed in over 10 years. As always, there will be top-notch enter-

Index of Advertisers To advertise in the Town Times, call Joy Boone at 860-349-8026 ACADEMY FOR LITTLE LEARNERS . . . . . . . .10 ACE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ALLAN’S TREE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 APEC ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 APPLE REHAB MIDDLETOWN . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ASSISTED LIVING OF MERIDEN . . . . . . . . . . .23 BARILLARO SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BATTERS BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 BINGE, BRUCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 BOYLIN, DR WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 BRENDA’S MAIN STREET FEED . . . . . . . . . . .18 CAHILL & SONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 CARLTON INTERIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 CARMINE’S RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 6 CLASSIC NAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 CLASSIC WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 COGINCHAUG VALLEY EDUCATION . . . . . . . .7 COMPREHENSIVE DIALYSIS CARE . . . . . . . .22 CONCHADO, LINDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 CONROY, DMD JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 CORE CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 COUNTRY LANDSCAPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 CT FITNESS COACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 DURHAM AUTO PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 DURHAM DENTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 DURHAM FAMILY EYECARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 DURHAM FITNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 DURHAM NATUROPATHIC HEALTH . . . . . . .16 DURHAM VETERINARY HOSPITAL . . . . . . . .19 EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 EDWARD ZAVASKI AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 EXECUTIVE HONDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 EXECUTIVE OFFICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 FAMILY PEST CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 FUEL & SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 FUGGE, DAVID M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 GLAZER DENTAL ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . .14 GOLDEN HORIZON ELDERCARE SERVICE .20 GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL . . . . . . . . .10 GRISWOLD PLUMBING SERVICES . . . . . . . . .30

HOME WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 IANNIELLO PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 JAY LANDSCAPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 JENKS PRODUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 JOE RIFF’S MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 LAKESIDE DAY SPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 LEMA, WILLIAM J., D.M.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 LINO’S MARKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MIDDLEFIELD REMODELING . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 MIDDLESEX DRIVING ACADEMY . . . . . . . . . .28 MIDDLESEX HEALTH CARE CENTER . . . . . .15 MIMS OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 MOVADO FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENTS . . .12, 28 NEW ENGLAND DENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . .24 NORTHERN MIDDLESEX YMCA . . . . . . . . . . .17 ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 PRETE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER . . . . . . . . . .13 PROFESSIONAL SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 RANEY, DMD JASON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 REALTY ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 RLI ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ROB NEVINS PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ROBLEE PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 ROCKFALL CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 RSDL HOME IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . .27 SISTERS CLEANING SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . .29 SOLUTIONS BY HYPNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 T-N-T HOME & LAWNCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE & BODYWORK . .28 TILE RENOVATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 TIME OUT TAVERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 TONYS MASONRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 TORRISON STONE & GARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . .26 VALENTIN KARATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 VMB CUSTOM BUILDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . .28 WILD WISTERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

tainment from the high school’s Dixie and Jazz bands, directed by Dean Coutsouridis. The Exchange Club would like to express its appreciation for the considerable time and effort put in to this event by Ted Lombardo, Dean Coutsouridis and the members of the CRHS athletic and music departments. The Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club is a group of your neighbors who volunteer their time to support the prevention of child abuse, promote youth development and respond to community needs. Our fundraising efforts last year provided over $30,000, which goes back into the communities. The club put this to good use in many ways, including helping young, single mothers via the Family Advocacy Program at Middlesex Hospital, supporting local child abuse centers and providing scholarships to Durham and Middlefield students. Come join us Sunday between 3:30 and 7 p.m. for good food, good friends, good fun and wonderful entertainment. Don’t miss our Flower Sale on April 5, 6 and 7!

Jazz NightOut New York trumpet master Eddie Allen headlines at the Art Center Killingworth’s eighth annual Jazz NightOut, presented at the Ivoryton Playhouse (103 Main St.) on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Set in a café-style environment, Jazz NightOut opens with musical prodigy Alma Macbride, a Connecticut jazz pianist and flautist. Complimentary appetizers in orchestra seating only. Free dessert buffet and cash wine bar available to all. For tickets, call 860-663-5593 or purchase online at www.artscenterkillingworth.org.

Meatloaf dinner at United Churches A meatloaf dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. The dinner will honor the members of the Backyard Mission Weekend Team who painted the outside of Fellowship Hall, reroofed the

Friday, February 3, 2012 Fairchild House and the parsonage’s garage and cleaned up the church’s grounds. Come and say “thank you!” The menu for the evening is WSCS’ meatloaf (voted best in our cook-off), augratin potatoes, corn, escalloped apples, salad, French bread and, to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day, red velvet cupcakes! Tickets are available for adults and children under 16 and can be purchased on Sundays at coffee hour and at the door on Feb. 11. Entertainment will be provided by the Jackson Hill Band. Come out and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and entertainment. Call Liz Cipollina at 860-685-0207 for more info.

Fourth annual Nutmeg at Night The kids are enthusiastic. The teams are competitive. The spectators are involved. What event could be so exciting? A football game? No, it’s Nutmeg Books. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Nutmeg at Night, the annual game show for students in grades 4-6, will be held at the Durham Public Library. Each year in the state of Connecticut, 10 books are nominated to win the Intermediate Nutmeg Award. These books are geared to the reading levels and interests of children in grades 4-6. Over the course of a year, students read these books and then vote for their favorite. Nutmeg at Night is a collaborative effort between Memorial School, the Durham Public Library and the Levi E. Coe Library. To participate, students read at least three of the Nutmeg nominees. The participants are then divided into teams of three or four. They answer trivia questions, written by the librarians. The team to answer the most correct questions will win a copy of a 2013 Nutmeg Nominee. For a list of the current and past nominees or more information, go to www.nutmegaward.org. Submitted by Pamela Wooding and Vicki Berry

Friday, February 3, 2012

District 13 investigating full-day kindergarten By Mark Dionne Special to the Town Times

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enough time for school. Fearing that half-day classes would not prepare students for the state standards changing in 2014, Nick encouraged the board to implement full-day kindergarten next year. According to Viccaro, a majority of surveyed parents of younger children have been in favor of changing from half-day to full-day kindergarten. The board also continued their discussion of concussion management. The treat-

The Town Times is moving our Main Street Middlefield office to combine forces with our parent company, The Record Journal, and the other Record Journal weekly newspapers. As of Feb. 16, we will be located at 11 Crown St. in Meriden. In a world of advanced technology and non-traditional newsgathering, our writers, advertising representatives, editor and staff can successfully put together a quality newspaper and website from Middlefield, Durham or Meriden. The strength of our product is a community that is engaged, and the residents of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall are a superb example of this. As always we look forward to continuing to receive your letters, photos, story ideas, announcements, calendar events, questions and feedback. Phone numbers, e-mails and the mailbox address will remain the same. Town Times can be reached by calling 860-349-8000, sending mail to P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 or by e-mailing news@towntimes.com or advertising@towntimes.com. The doors are open in Meriden, and we’re happy to welcome visitors. We promise to continue to be your connection to the news, events and people in your community. The Town Times staff looks forward to continuing its solid coverage of these remarkable towns. See you around town! Sincerely, Town Times staff

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During their Jan. 25 meeting at Memorial Middle School, the Board of Education (BOE) continued discussions of full-day kindergarten and concussion management and approved administrator contracts. Superintendent Sue Viccaro told the BOE that she is still investigating the possibility of full-day kindergarten. “I have been exploring the topic with Karen Brimecombe and Nancy Heckler,” Viccaro said, referring to the elementary school principals. Space and enrollment are two issues affecting the decision. Now was “too early in the process” for a full presentation, Viccaro said. The board needs kindergarten registration to conclude for a complete picture of enrollment. “Much of it depends on what is currently going on at Lyman and Brewster.” One parent, Cythnia Nick of Middlefield, spoke to the board in support of full-day kindergarten. Nick, who has a first grader at John Lyman and a child entering kindergarten, said that two hours and 45 minutes was not

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February 3 Special Needs Art Classes This series develops fine motor skills as well as counting, patterning, measuring and vocabulary. Classes are today, Feb. 10 and 17 and March 2 and 9. Make-up date is March 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more info and to register call 860-6635593 or e-mail artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com. Visit us at www.artscenterkillingworth.org. Preschool Screening for RSD13 RSD13 offers a play-based screening for children ages 3 and 4. The screening allows parents the opportunity to have their child observed by district professionals in an informal, fun setting to ensure their child’s development is progressing at an age-appropriate level. The next screenings are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the preschool room at Brewster Elementary School. Contact Crystal at 860349-7208. Magic Show The CRHS’s Project Graduation Committee is thrilled to have local magician Chris Hurlburt return to amaze us in the CRHS Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Single or family tickets are available.

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February 4 Dudley Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm winter farmers’ market will be held the first Saturday of the month from February through May from 9 a.m. to noon in the Munger Barn. Goods for sale include: homegrown or handmade baked goods, crafts, eggs, fiber, honey and maple syrup, jams and jellies, naturally raised meats, pickles, soap and vegetables. In case of inclement weather, please visit www.dudleyfarm.com or call 203-457-0770 for update. Academy for Little Learners There will be an open house and registration for the Academy for Little Learners from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 68 Main St. in Durham. For more information, call 860-349-0909. Taste of Durham This year’s Taste of Durham will be held at the Durham Li-

brary from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Space is limited, and it is always a sell-out, so get your tickets early — they are currently available at the Durham Public Library. The entry price for this popular event is a modest $30 per person and is paid at registration. A shuttle van will run continuously between Strong School and the library, so finding a parking space is no longer an issue. Nursery School Registration/Open House Meet the dedicated teaching staff and parents of Northford Community Nursery School while your children enjoy fun, activities and snacks. An open house and registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school (1382 Middletown Ave.). Call the school at 203-4849270 with any questions or visit www.northfordcommunitynurseryschool.org. IDS Open House The Independent Day School (IDS), located in Middlefield, will be hosting a full school open house that will feature a “Design Thinking” competition, as well as remarks from the CT Association of Independent Schools director Doug Lyons. Prospective parents and students are invited to tour the facility, meet faculty, experience a middle school lesson with six available mock classrooms and speak with current students and their parents from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Baseball Sign-Ups Babe Ruth Baseball (age 1315) sign-ups will be held at the Middlefield Community Center today from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Tim Mack at 203627-2751 with any questions.

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February 5 Super Bowl Pep Rally with ESPN ESPN’S Sports Center will be sending anchor Karl Ravech at 6:30 a.m. to report live from CRHS’ football field from 7 to 10 a.m. This will be aired on ESPN’s Sports Center. The show is broadcast nationally, and they will conduct some interviews, film festivities and show a great time! The Coginchaug Football Club will be serving hot breakfast, including egg sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate. Wear your favorite team shirt and come and

have some fun. This event is rain or shine. Zumbathon Fundraiser Come to Core Club for a fun packed, 1.5-hour Zumbathon® charity event to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in honor of Durham resident Brenna Zettergren. Deb Cook, Janice Huntley and special guest Shelly Welch will be the instructors. Registration is at 10 a.m. Class is at 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at Core Club or via instructors.

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February 6 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and their monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org. Women’s Hike Do you like to snowshoe or have you ever wanted to try? Join Women of the Woods (www.WomenoftheWoods.org) at 1 p.m. at Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown and try, snow permitting. REI (Recreational Equipment Inc. in West Hartford) has generously offered to let us borrow for free 10 pairs of their rental snowshoes for this walk. If we still don’t have adequate snow, we will hike instead. Please pre-register for snowshoeing. Contact Lucy at lucy@everyoneoutside.org or 860-395-7771. Dance Classes Durham Fitness’ new program “Must Dance” begins today at 5:30 p.m. Classes are free until Feb. 19. For more info, call Durham Fitness at 860-3492480. Classes today and Feb. 13 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Classes Feb. 12 and 19 will be held at 11 a.m. Be there. Dress to sweat. Into the Woods Auditions Auditions will take place on

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today and tomorrow from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Goff House (2 Barton Hill Rd. in East Hampton). Come prepared with a song of your choice (accompanist provided) or to sing a piece from the show.

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February 7 Strong School Reads Strong School students and parents are invited to participate in Strong School Reads, an annual book discussion event that brings together students, parents and various community members who split into small book discussion groups. This year’s featured book will be Unwind by Neal Shusterman. For more information, contact Mike Klimas at mklimas@rsd13.org or Joanne Badin at joannebadin@sbcglobal.net or call 860-349-8984.

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February 8 Nutmeg at Night Nutmeg at Night, the annual game show for students in grades 4-6, will be held at the Durham Public Library. Students must have read at least three of the Nutmeg nominees. The team to answer the most correct questions will win a copy of a 2013 Nutmeg Nominee. For more info, go to www.nutmegaward.org. Jazz NightOut New York trumpet master Eddie Allen headlines at the Art Center Killingworth’s eighth annual Jazz NightOut, presented at the Ivoryton Playhouse (103 Main St.) at 7:30 p.m. Free dessert buffet and cash wine bar available to all. For tickets, call 860-663-5593 or purchase online at www.artscenterkillingworth.org.

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February 9 Boy Scouts at Camp Tadma Boy Scout Troop 27 of Durham invite you and your parent(s) to spend a day at the annual Klondike Camp Out on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Camp Tadma in Bozrah, CT. You must RSVP for this event by today. For more info or to RSVP for Klondike Day, contact Mike Phenicie (scoutmaster) at 203631-7369 and phenooch@sbcglobal.net or Sandra Clark

(secretary) at 860-331-3574 and clarksgw@aol.com. CRHS Orientation for 8th Grade Parents Parents of eighth grade students are invited to CRHS’s orientation meeting for students entering high school in the fall of 2012. A broad overview of the course-selection process will be presented, and you will meet with department heads. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. in the CRHS auditorium. (Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 16.) Performance of The King The King (Lear) will be performed today, tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. Performances will benefit Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater. Purchase tickets by calling the box office at 860-347-6143 or visiting www.oddfellows.org. Student Showcase Come to Perk on Main from 6 to 8 p.m. to listen to live music courtesy of the guitar and bass students of Studio Blue Guitar of Durham. Students of all ages are featured in their first public performances. Snow date is Feb. 16. Contact Susan Peak at 860-836-8157 or susan@studioblueguitar.com for more info.

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February 10 Senior Dance Celebrate Valentine’s Day at lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon at the Middlefield Community Center. Favors and a prize will be given for the most festive patron. Special dessert cupcakes will end our meal with some delicious sweetness. Bring wedding photos (or other special photos). Call 860-3497121 for more info. Make reservation by today. CVEF Spelling Bee The CVEF fourth annual spelling bee, postponed because of Storm Alfred, will take place at 7 p.m. at the CRHS auditorium. For more info, e-mail cvefspellingbee2011@comcast.net or go to www.coginchaugvef.com. Valentine’s Dance The 4-C’s Square Dance Club will hold their “Chocolate Delights Dance” from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Brewster School. The caller will be Ed Rutty and the cuer will be Sue Lucibello. For more info, call 860-349-8084 or 203-272-7463.

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The beast of bigotry By Elisabeth Kennedy Special to the Town Times

anyone else.’ She said it, and from political institutions to I believed it.” churches. For their next step, It was by watching his Roger and Nicole will speak daughter Nicole respond to at the Feb. 15 meeting of the racism, being one of five peo- Middlesex County Chapter of ple of color in her school, the NAACP. that Brewer If you would developed a like to learn strategy to more about protect her. slaying the Nicole exdragon or proplained that, tecting or healdespite great ing from the teachers and mental and good friends, emotional she experiharm of bigenced “subtle otry, pick up a bigotry refleccopy of Withtive of Ameristanding the can society” Lie and visit that caused Nicole and Roger Brewer w w w . w i t h her to have low self-esteem. standingthelie.com to regisShe felt that people thought ter or schedule a workshop less of her because she was for your organization, club, black and began to also be- company, church, associalieve she was less. Her fa- tion or other group. ther’s strategy helped her to heal, and her confidence grew. Father and daughter soon saw the value of helping others and began their work, publishing Withstanding the Lie, speaking and running workshops to teach the strategy and give others tools to detach themselves from the harm of racism and bigotry of all kinds, from Connecticut to Roger’s native Georgia. The commission was affected by the presentation, asking questions about workshops and brainstorming opportunities to slay more dragons, committing to take it further from the city workplaces to schools,

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Dragons, swords and shields — not the common imagery for a presentation on bigotry, but effective it was! Local authors Roger and Nicole Brewer addressed the city of Middletown’s Human Relations Commission on Jan. 18 using the imagery of a dragon as bigotry, the sword as the laws designed to prevent discrimination of all kinds and the shield as protection from its harm. Withstanding the Lie, a powerful book published by Rockfall residents Roger and Nicole, was written to equip others with the “shield” they have developed to protect themselves from the mental and emotional harm caused by bigotry. “Nicole and I are committed to teach others how to protect themselves from bigotry,” explained Brewer. “It is our hope that one day there will no longer be bigotry in our society, but we are not there yet.” Since publishing their book, Roger and Nicole have developed a workshop to teach others their strategy to withstand bigotry of all kinds, providing a shield to protect from the mental and emotional harm bigotry can cause, evoking itself as low self-esteem and self-confidence, unhappiness and limited motivation to achieve. Roger Brewer, who grew up a sharecropper in rural Georgia when segregation was the law, knows about racism and bigotry. Yet Brewer excelled, graduating high school, serving his country in the Air Force, earning a degree from the University of Hartford and achieving a Jurist Doctorate from UConn. Brewer retired from law practice a very well-respected and successful trial attorney. Asked how he withstood the harm of racism to excel in life, Roger had a simple yet powerful response: “My mother taught us ‘you are a valuable human being, and no one can take that away from you. You are just as valuable as

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Birthdays — love ‘em or hate ‘em? By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Ah, birthdays. They have you either reaching for your party hat and painting the town red, thanking your lucky stars that you were born oh-those-many, or notso-many, years ago, or slumped in a heap, bemoaning the passage of time and yet another crow’s foot. Some want to shout it from the rooftops, and some want no mention of it at all. My fascination with this range of responses led me to an informal poll of a few members of our community. I wanted to know how they felt about their birthdays. One person, who wishes to remain anonymous, felt a bit let down by her last one. “At my age, my birthday is a celebration that I’m still alive, that I made it this far. Usually, though, I try not to make anything big of it or go into it with any expectations. I don’t want to be disappointed, so I don’t expect anyone to do anything for me. But you always have this feeling on your birthday — you keep

it private — that this is your day. This last one didn’t even feel like my birthday. It felt like any other day. I knew it was my birthday, and I wanted it to be better than any other day, and it wasn’t, though not because of the lack of effort on anyone else’s part. It was just how I approached the day. Other birthdays have always been fine — some better than others. I would get together with friends or go out to dinner. This year I had a quiet dinner at home. I don’t plan my birthdays, but, in a way, I was hoping for some small surprise, something that would make that day different from any other day, and nothing happened.” Deborah Proctor, however, is never disappointed. “I love my birthday. It’s the day you got the greatest gift of all — the gift of life. I was born on July 23, a nice time of year with nice weather. I often take the day off from work and do something with my family. When the kids were little, we would go to See Birthdays, next page

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Gossip Diner moving out, Durham Fitness moving in Gossip owner Sam Zureigi was at his Durham neighborhood diner this week, but not to run the operation that has served guests since 2006. He was at the 339 Main Street familydinercleaningitoutas the five-year lease is up and lease terms could not be negotiated. It has been reported that Zureigi, who also owns Denny’s, including the Middletown facility, may relocate. He would not comment. In the next few months, the facility will be home to Durham Fitness, now located on the south end of Main Street. Owner Kristen Klee-

friends will have another party for me this We have a party (Continued from page 5) year. for the important birthdays. the zoo. One year I went to “It’s a great privilege Honduras. I’ve gone sailing to live this long. I’ve on my birthday. I do fun been blessed with pretty things.” good health and many Growing up, Holly Pearce friends, and I’ve been loved her winter birthday. blessed with the long “My birthday is January 5, life I’ve been given.” and when I was a kid, if I didBroach the subject John West celebrates his n’t get a present that I want- with Brenda Eddy, and birthday in Mexico ed for Christmas, I knew my she brims with enthusiparents were saving it for asm. “I absolutely love my as to give the appearance of my birthday. My birthday birthday because it’s the one a checkerboard when it’s parties were ice skating or day out of the year that is sliced), and every year she sledding or a sleigh ride at just yours. I celebrate with says she is getting too old to Wimler’s Farm, followed by my family, with a special do this, but she still treats cake and ice cream at the dinner my mom makes, and me like I’m her baby. The house. Now that I’m older, a special dessert of my choos- family gives me nice gifts, the family just goes out to ing. Every birthday is a good and we always have a party. dinner. Birthdays aren’t as one.” I really look forward to it. much fun as when I was a John West and his loved “My birthdays have all kid. I want to go backwards ones also make the most of been perfect. The age thing in time. Last year was a mile- his special day. “I always doesn’t bother me, and I like stone birthday, and it was look forward to my birthit that people acknowledge traumatic.” days because I have a great my birthday and remember Lillian White goes into the family and I feel like a little me. I feel like I do on Christ“thank your lucky stars kid, no matter how old I am. mas. It’s a special feeling.” group. “I’ll be 95 on May 25. I My family does special One birthday in particuhad a wonderful party when things for me. My mother I turned 90, with so many makes me a checkerboard lar stands out in his mind. “I people coming to celebrate cake (it’s made of chocolate have a friend whose birthwith me, and my son and my and vanilla, in such a pattern day is just a few days from mine, and a few years ago we decided to celebrate by getting a bunch of friends toHelp Wanted gether and going to an all-inLocal landscape company clusive resort in Mexico. We looking for motivated, hardworking individual with were treated so well there. CALL FOR TODAY’S knowledge of the landscape And on my birthday, the LOW PRICE field. Experience with pavers, waiter came up behind me retaining walls, planting and 203-238-7512 mulching required. Must have and smeared the dessert on valid Connecticut driver’s Order online: my face, which is a Mexican license. Experience with tradition. Some people masonry, plowing, skid steers and excavators a plus. Part-time might have been upset, but I 24 Hours/7 Days hours this winter changing to thought it was the best thing full-time hours with overtime 50 gal. delivery in the world.” potential in spring.

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And in case you are wondering (and I know you are), I am of the “pull out all the stops, let’s get this party started, I so love this day” variety. I start getting excited about my birthday right after Christmas, three months in advance. And long ago I decided that one day just does not do justice to my arrival here on the planet, so I celebrate for the entire month. I am really glad to be here! So please, pick up your pen and walk over to your calendar right now and record this very important date: March 29. Actually, though, you’re not likely to forget the day. You’ll hear me shouting it from the rooftops.

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Students, parents, teachers, community leaders and residents come together for reading program By Michelle P. Carter Town Times In this era of burgeoning innovation, electronic dependency and general human disconnectedness, many parents are wondering what is the best way to reach and bond with their children. For Strong School media specialist Mike Klimas, the answer is simple: read with them. Strong School Reads is a program that was designed with exactly this goal in mind. Since 2005, middle school students have been invited to read a predetermined book together with their teachers and parents, culminating in an hour-long discussion of the literature facilitated by prominent members of the community, including both towns’ first selectmen. “Kids read what they like, parents read what they like, but when do you ever read what your kids are reading?” asks Klimas. The program originated out of this desire to give parents and their children the opportunity to share a common interest that also promotes growth and learning. What sets Strong School Reads apart from ordinary book talks and book clubs is that students are able to engage in a dialogue with their parents and teachers as

their peers, rather than as their instructors. “We have community leaders who facilitate the discussions — librarians, selectmen, community leaders,” Klimas says. This allows the students to share the experience with their parents and teachers as equals. Because this program is not a mandatory component of the curriculum (although they do receive auxiliary credit), the environment is less about academics and more about personal learning and accomplishment. The books selected for Strong School Reads are always contemporary and chosen from the reservoir of the students’ interests, but there are always certain standards to which the selections must measure: they must be a reasonable length (roughly 200300 pages); they must be accessible (e.g. available in paperback or at libraries) to circumvent exclusivity; and they must deal with some sort of high-caliber subject matter that will engage the students in critical thinking. Now going into its eighth year, Strong School Reads turns out about 30 to 40 kids who take part in thoughtprovoking discourse with their parents and teachers. “I always wonder how the discussion will go, and we end up having some in-depth discussions,” Klimas re-

marks. “The people who come with their kids — they benefit from it greatly. It’s always validation of why we do this.” Strong School Reads is not just for students and their parents. According to Klimas, “Anyone who’s interested in seeing what kids are reading today and what types of sophisticated literature is out there for this age group” is welcome to pick up a copy of the book and join the discussion. “Young adult literature is different than it was 20 years ago,” he adds. Going forward, the biggest goal is to include more parents and their children. The facilitators for the event this year include Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, Durhan First Selectman Laura Francis, Deacon Peter Gill of St. Colman Church, former young adult librarian Christine Tkaczyk, Carol Luckenbach, Strong School principal Scott Sadinsky and Mike Klimas. Participants will be grouped together, with no more than 10-12 per group. There’s still time to get involved, so pick up a copy of this year’s selection, Unwind by Neal Shusterman, a novel that explores the issue of abortion in a fictitious future civil war. The book discussion will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Strong School library media

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center. The participants will also be entered in a drawing for gift cards from Perk On Main and Carmine’s Pizza, which will take place at the conclusion of the discussion. For more information, contact Mike Klimas at mklimas@rsd13.org or Joanne Badin at joannebadin@sbcglobal.net and 860-349-8984.

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Flurry of reading at Korn Korn School students are excited about sharing the books that they read. From now until March 2, which is Read Across America day, students and staff at Korn will fill out a snowflake each time they finish reading a book. The snowflakes are accumulating for our own winter reading flurry. Submitted by Eileen Chupron

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Letters to the Editor An invitation We are fortunate to have an informative and inspirational presentation coming to the Durham Library twice in the next several weeks. It is called “Awakening the Dreamer; Changing the Dream Symposium” (ATD). I attended one of these powerful and provocative seminars in the fall and have been talking about it ever since. The workshop asks us to examine two profound questions: where on earth are we going, and what can we do about it? The format of the program is divided into three sections. The first part gives a visual montage of environmental sustainability conditions, social justice issues and spiritual concerns in the world today. The second part shows us what is occurring around the globe to improve the state of these serious worldwide topics. The third section of the programs encourages the participants to assist in making positive changes that contribute to the betterment of our communities and society as a whole. I think oftentimes we wonder if we can really make a difference to make the world a better place, and the ATD symposium not only inspires that vision, but it also gives us ideas and strategies to further participation in helping improve the quality of life as we know it. Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ATD will be presented. For details or to register, contact me at 860-349-9314 or carolbufithis@gmail.com, or contact Sue VanDerzee at 860-349-0777 or bvanderzee1234@comcast.net. Thank you for your time. Carol Bufithis, Durham

Mark your calenders! The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) community spelling bee is really, this time, just around the corner! Due to the October snow storm, the bee had to be resched-

uled. It is now on for 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Coginchaug High School auditorium. Come to watch and be entertained! Last year’s bee had over 20 participating teams spanning a wide range of our Durham-Middlefield community: local businesses, teachers and principals, political parties, neighborhoods, friends, book clubs, etc. The threemember spelling teams not only compete in spelling but for other awards as well: Best Costume, Best Team Name, Team with the Most Spirit, Most Entertaining Team and Most Original Team. Mike Klimas will be emceeing the event, and Keith Luckenbach will be the Wordmaster. Judges include Durham First Selectwoman Laura Francis, the Honorable Judge Joe Marino and the Honorable Judge Richard Adams. Did you catch the misspelling of the word “calendars” in the headline? Maybe it’s prime time for you to enter the bee yourself! Teams are still forming, and it’s not too late to buzz in on the fun! If you don’t have a team of three, the CVEF organizers will be happy to match you up with other willing participants! Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends are invited to be pitted against each other on all male/all female teams! Who is better, the guys or the ladies? We will all find out on Feb. 10! Send an e-mail to CVEFspellingbee2011@comcast.net to sign up by Feb. 3! The bee is free of charge to attend — though proceeds from the snack table (homemade baked goods) and team registrations go to support the educational and enrichment work of the foundation. The CVEF is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the community and to supporting lifelong learning in Durham and Middlefield. We hope you will join in the fun! Jen Huddleston, Middlefield

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Action group forms to decide how to use $87,000 grant for Lake Beseck By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times In result of a meeting that took place with State Sen. Len Suzio, State Representative Matt Lesser, state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officials and representatives of the town of Middlefield and Lake Beseck, a commission will be forming of Lake Beseck stakeholders who will write up a document of how an $87,000 grant would best be used for the lake, specifically for weed control. Nearly 30 people attended the very lively Feb. 1 meeting centered on various Lake Beseck issues, with interaction from residents, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, Second Selectman Ed Bailey, members of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, the town health department, the Lake Beseck Association (LBA), the state senator and representatives and Deputy Commissioner Macky McCleary and his staff from DEEP. Even the mayor of Meriden was in attendance. The suggestion to form a commission, or action group, came after lengthy discussion on how to reduce the number of invasive weeds in the lake. LBA president Dick Boynton inquired about the status of the grant that came about in 2008 for the elimination of invasive weeds. He ex-

plained that the weed factor is affected by whether the lake has a three-foot or six-foot draw down and how much rain falls in the spring. Boynton made reference to a Chester lake that was sending divers down with equipment that sucks up roots and weeds. This vacuum cleaner-type mechanism uses no chemicals, and Boynton said the intent is to use the $87,000 for the elimination of the invasive weeds in a similar way. Lesser responded to the question about the status of this grant. He said the ball is in the town’s court as they need to write up exactly what the money should be used toward to be presented to the governor who will release the funds. It was agreed to form the action group of stakeholders to accomplish this in 60 days. “If the lake dies, becomes a swamp, not only will our own community have lost a resource, but also it’s one of a the few lakes in Connecticut where people can go water skiing and use power boats,” said Boynton. “The time to act is now.” This led to a conversation about finding less expensive means for the DEEP to reduce weeds, such as copper sulfate, as well as a conversation about the impacts of fertilizers and products with phosphorus See Beseck, page 31

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Duels, serving Middlefield and The political evils of redistricting budget season State Senator Ed Meyer (Sue VanDerzee) has Following the last Jon A. Brayshaw done a wonderful job Board of Selectmen’s reporting as well as (BOS) meeting, I the Middletown Press found myself thinkand now Patch. Yes, ing about Alexander on occasion an interHamilton and Aaron ested party asks that Burr. If you recall on his intentions not be July 11, 1804, they rowed across the Hudson River to made public. So, some info I will the “Field of Honor” in New Jersey share with you, and some I will not. where they carried out one of histo- (That happens with neighborry’s most famous duels. Duels were against-neighbor issues as well.) Short of crafting a deal in an abanan honorable way to settle issues once and for all. It was normal for doned Winnebago, I have entereach to have witnesses and a doctor. tained potential buyers in the comUsually witnesses hid behind large fort of my town office. Most of the umbrellas so that they couldn’t be ac- time, the door is open, and onlookers cused of watching and not interven- can check things out. My suggestion ing. The doctor was there to patch up (holding short of the duel option) is to sit tight. There is no one more anxthe hole(s). Now, onto the news of the day. ious to close a deal on Powder Ridge Certain people have accused this ad- than your BOS. One of these days, a ministration of “hiding” informa- loving and capable buyer will come tion about Powder Ridge. Let me re- along. The “fit” will be perfect. Then mind readers that for six years, there it will fall to the town’s people to emhas been a Powder Ridge update on brace the buyer and his exciting vithe agenda at every Board of Select- sion. Onward... December is always a men meeting. That adds up to about 140 updates, excluding my monthly “pivotal” time in running the town. Town Times column and endless personal one-on-ones. The Town Times See Duels, page 26

From the Desk of the First Selectman

Recently and unfortunately, the Connecticut Reapportionment Committee — responsible for the making of district lines for all members of Congress, state senators and state representatives — came out with a redistricting plan which compels Durham to have two state senators and two state representatives. The existing plan has also provided for Durham’s representation by two members of Congress. This districting is inefficient and expensive and tends to reduce accountability by your legislators. Durham’s Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance concur. When the Reapportionment Committee recently announced its new redistricting lines, I assumed that the General Assembly would have the opportunity to review and modify the plan. I was wrong. The framers of our state constitution long ago decided that the state legislature’s review of redistricting lines would be a conflict of interest for legislators. However, they left the job to nine legislative leaders with equal representation from the Democratic

and Republican members. It appears that those leaders met behind closed doors and came up with a plan that strengthened both those districts that lean Democratic and those that lean Republican. The Republican leaders of the committee looked upon Durham as a Republican stronghold, and so Durham got an additional state senator and state representative, who are both Republicans. I met with members of the Reapportionment Committee last fall and asked that I be allowed to continue to represent all of the six towns in my district, including Durham, but I was apparently not heard! Legislative redistricting is a most political and self-serving act. As a result of the Durham decision, I have introduced a constitutional amendment that will place redistricting responsibility in the hands of an independent, non-legislative and nonpartisan commission. That is the practice of several forward-looking states, and Connecticut would be well-advised to follow that example. Do get involved in this dialogue.

From the State Capitol

Technology as an instructional tool Trooper Talk: stats for January Brewster School, we Technology is our future. Advances in Nancy M. Heckler, Brewster are proactive and disSchool principal criminating in our aptechnology continue proach to this relationto change how we live. ship and, as a result, Educators must begin have exciting and efnow preparing our fective developments. youngest students for Walk into the Brewthe world they will inherit:aworldthatwillrelyontechnol- ster Computer Lab or any classroom ogy to a far greater extent than today. using technology and you will see atAt Brewster, we are committed to our tentive students engaged and motimission to ensure that students will vated to learn. Along with books, be citizens who will thrive, excel and math manipulatives, whiteboards, contribute in an ever-changing, inter- paper, pencils and crayons, Brewster dependent world. The ability to nego- teachers employ technology as an intiate technology is critical to that end. structional tool. Utilized to reinforce Technology and its relationship to previously taught skills, such as education is ever-changing. Here at phonics, spelling, sight words, addition, subtraction and money, technology helps students build a solid foundation as learners. Kindergarten students practice writing sentences while the first and second graders research non-fiction topics of their choice, curricular topics in science and complete author studies. They learn how to take notes and use the information gained to write a simple research paper. At Brendan Coppola is taking notes on Brewster, technology isn’t just

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Town of Durham statistics from TFC DiGioia Calls for service: 119 Criminal investigations: 4 Motor vehicle accidents w/ injuries: 0 Motor vehicle accidents w/o injuries: 44 Motor vehicle infractions: 21 Motor vehicle warnings: 5 Motor vehicle accident DWIs: 0 Total Durham statistics (combination of TFC DiGioia and other troopers during the month): Calls for service: 437 Criminal investigations: 9 Motor vehicle accidents w/ injuries: 3 Motor vehicle accidents w/o injuries: 12 Motor vehicle infractions: 132 Motor vehicle warnings: 15 Motor vehicle accident DWIs: 0 DWIs on sight: 0 Miscellaneous In the month of January, there was one residential burglary on Madison Road in Durham, one residential burglary on Lexington Place South in Durham, one residential burglary on Parmelee Hill Road in Durham, one car broken into on Haddam Quarter Road in Durham

and theft of copper and aluminum from Air Lane Drive. We do not have any suspects or suspect vehicles in these burglaries. An arrest was made in the theft of power equipment from a theft that occurred at Durham Power Equipment. Traffic enforcement was conducted on the following streets: Route 157 near the Middlefield line, Pent Road near Route 68, Tuttle Road near Brewster School, Route 68 near Brookfield Farm, Route 17 near Route 147, Route 17 near Strong School, Route 17 near Little Lane and Maple Ave north of Route 68. From TFC Pete DiGioia (#1170) Durham Resident State Trooper Town of Middlefield statistics: Calls for service: 500 Criminal investigations: 6 Motor vehicle accidents w/ injuries: 1 Motor vehicle accidents w/o injuries: 9 Total motor vehicle accidents: 10 Motor vehicle infractions: 127 issued Motor vehicle warnings: 17 issued Motor vehicle accident DWIs: 0 On-sight DWIs: 1 From Trooper First Class Eric Kelly #822 Middlefield Resident State Trooper

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Durham Town Briefs

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Planning and Zoning Discussion regarding the planned consolidation of Midstate Regional Planning Agency took place at the Jan. 18 Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting. Town planner Geoffrey Colegrove reminded members that the two agencies will be combined in a way that preserves the unique connections to the Connecticut River, and it will likely take place between June 2012 and January 2013. Colegrove said he will continue to be Durham’s town planner subject to negotiation with the Board of Selectmen. (Colegrove is also Middlefield’s town planner.) Per capita dues will be charged for the new agency’s services, and there will be services that the new agency will provide to Durham that Colegrove does not offer. A member from every town will serve on the board of this new organization. Colegrove explained that his hourly rate as town planner will drop significantly without overhead costs and that he would continue to provide planning services with the assistance of the new regional planning organization. There was conversation about the commission’s budget in connection with the combination of the agencies. Part of the commission’s expenses includes Colegrove’s attendance at all Inland Wetlands meetings, many Zoning Board of Appeals meetings and P&Z meetings. The fee for all of the listed meetings comes out of the current P&Z budget. Colegrove stated that, if part-time planning services are not adequate, the town has the option to hire a full-time town planner. (Stephanie Wilcox/from minutes)

Notre Dame Church will host a free community supper on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall (272 Main St. in Durham). The supper is being sponsored by the Notre Dame Council of the Knights of Columbus. Parishioners from Church of the Epiphany will provide dessert. All are welcome.

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, February 6 7 p.m. — Fire Department Trustees at Durham Volunteer Firehouse 7 p.m. — Joint town board meeting (BOS, BOF, BOE) at Strong School Library 7 p.m. — Historic District Commission Tuesday, February 7 7 p.m. — Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Board at Town Hall 7 p.m. — Clean Energy Task Force 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Regional Planning Agency at 100 DeKoven Dr. in Middletown 7:30 p.m. — Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 8 7:30 p.m. — Board of Ed at Brewster School

Transfer station scale The transfer station scale will be operable on Monday, Feb. 6. The cost is $0.07 per pound for construction and demolition material.

Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review

your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call 860-349-9544. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Story Times: Sessions started Jan. 9 and end April 11. Register in person or by

phone at 860-349-9544. Book Signing & Yoga Event: On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., meet children’s book author Lynn Eddy and learn some yoga poses with Wendy from Durham FitSee Libraries, page 24

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Durham is holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Friday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walkins are also accepted. Go to www.redcrossblood.org/ma ke-donation and put in the sponsor code 4590 (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. As a special thank you, all those who come in to donate blood at American Red Cross blood drives in Connecticut during the month of February will be eligible for a chance to win free heat for a month. Weekly drawings held from Feb.1throughFeb.28.

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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, February 6 7 p.m. — Joint town board meeting (BOS, BOF, BOE) at Strong School Library Tuesday, February 7 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Regional Planning Authority at 100 DeKoven Drive in Middletown Wednesday, February 8 6:30 p.m. — Planning & Zoning 7 p.m. — Water Pollution Control Authority 7:30 p.m. — Board of Ed at Brewster School

Middlefield BOF considers Reverse 911 Durham’s emergency management director Francis Willett was in attendance at the Jan. 19 Board of Finance meeting in Middlefield to provide information on Reverse 911 and demonstrate how it works. Reverse 911 is a notification system that allows emergency services to quickly contact members of a community or organization with information. Willett began by explaining how Reverse 911 was used during the past storm events in Durham. The town of Middlefield has several options to consider, and Francis said the town needs to consider the time savings Reverse 911 could provide for non-emergency uses as well.

Willett explained the system would be implemented working with Middlefield’s Emergency Management Department. At a cost of $.81 per location/person the first year, Middlefield can partner with Durham in the statewide contract with Everbridge. The cost will be $.49 per location/person each following year. Based on approximately 10,000 people between Durham and Middlefield, total cost would be $5,827, broken down so Middlefield pays $1,620 and the balance of the contract would be split between Durham and Regional School District 13 (RSD13). The district’s share is $2,104, and Willett noted that RSD13 will utilize the system in a different way than the towns to include teachers, staff, daycare providers and more. Board members discussed cost and benefits, and more

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New at the Senior Center Foot care is offered every third Wednesday of each month. This service is provided by Masonic Home Care and is $30 for soaking, assessment, clipping of the toenails and massage. Please call the center to make your appointment. The next foot care clinic will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 12:30 p.m., Jane Grant, registered dietician from CRT, will discuss “Coumadin & Vitamin K.” Registration is not required unless you would like to have lunch in the senior café prior to the presentation. There is a change in the date for the Valentine’s luncheon at the Middlefield Senior Center. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon. A delicious baked ham dinner will be served, and there will be favors and a prize for the most festive patron having lunch with us that day. Bring your wedding photos (or prom or other special date photo); Middlefield Town Hall employees are going to include their special photos. Special dessert cupcakes made by Wadsworth Glen will end our meal with some delicious sweetness. The cost of the luncheon is a suggested donation of $2. Please make your reservation by Friday, Feb. 10. Call Antoinette at 860-349-7121 to reserve. Celebrate winter with us at our annual Snowflake BBQ & Bingo games on Tues-

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day, Feb. 21, at noon. We will be grilling up sizzling burgers on the grill with toppings and serving a delicious dessert prepared by Middlesex Health Care. The cost is $2, and everyone is asked to bring a yummy side dish to share (pasta, any type of salads, beans etc.; no desserts). Also included in the price is a round of bingo games, with area gift cards given as prizes. Please RSVP by Feb. 13. Antoinette Astle is the director of the Middlefield Senior Center and is also the municipal agent for the elderly. She can be reached at 860-349-7121 or a_astle@middlefield-ct.com.

IDS “Design Thinking” at open house On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Independent Day School (IDS), located in Middlefield, will be hosting a full school open house — one, however, that is not your average, everyday open house event. Saturday’s program will feature a “Design Thinking” competition, as well as remarks from the CT Association of Independent Schools Director, Doug Lyons. Design Thinking is an emerging educational concept that is a process for creative yet practical problemsolving by groups of learners. It is truly an innovative approach to learning that asks students to define challenges and real world problems and then supports their creative and collaborative efforts to solve them. It borrows from architecture, advertising and engineering and engages students to be curious and energetic learners. For Saturday’s event, IDS lower school students will 1232690

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Damuck, Ellie Damuck, Hamish Clark, Katie McKernan, Mrs. Damuck, Mr. Golschneider and Mr. McKernan were the crew members who attended this event. Although Venturee weekend was frigid, we were able to enjoy it. Bundled up in layers upon layers of Under Armor, sweatpants, jeans, tshirts, sweatshirts and endless pairs of socks, the group went about the events of the weekend. We were the crew that was volun-told to do the initial flag ceremony at the beginning of the weekend. It was a good experience to run the flag in front of the group, especially for those of us who have not done a flag ceremony before. Throughout the weekend, we made friends with other crews and scouts; these friends taught us about knife safety and precautions See Venture, page 16

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Make running a part of your life for a happier outlook By Jennifer Schulten Town Times I was talking with a good friend the other day about running. Put simply, he said, “I hate running.” After thinking that “hate” is a really strong word, I began to wonder why some people feel this way. After all, we evolved into upright primates so we could run and hunt for our food. How can a basic skill be so bad? I have noted time and time again that I am neither fast nor graceful when it comes to running. I barely use the heels of my feet to strike the pavement. I am a mechanical mess. Despite this, I am drawn to it. I believe so much in the power of a natural dopamine high that it led to the creation of Go Far. For every perfect runner out there, there are many of us who run with faults. Despite the shaky footing some runners may have, the positivity

that comes from it takes precedence. Just last week, an article spread like wildfire on the Internet suggesting that one in every five Americans have suffered from mental illness over the past year: “The research defined a major episode as at least a two-week period when a person is depressed with a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities while also experiencing at least four of seven symptoms defined in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (ABC News blog, by Mikaela Conley). I personally blame this epidemic on a sedentary lifestyle. But I believe that running can be a game changer. It has proven to be a successful coping mechanism for the many stresses that life throws at us. My husband often runs home from his stressful job as an anesthesiologist. His run allows him to

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during a run tend to grow into realistic goals and projects. It is here that any misguided thoughts are booted out and the positive ones take their place. It helps me be a more effective parent and keep things in perspective. My daughter is a reluctant runner. Despite her resistance to running, the effects of the sport in her life are undeniable. As I see it, the sport will have a more deliberate effect on her. Over the years, she’ll come to relish in the family traditions that running has created. At seasonal events such as Turkey Trots or marathons, up to 12 immediate Schulten family members may gather to race together. Like the rest of us, she cherishes those times, realizing that a family that runs together stays together. Starting a running regimen takes little more than having a decent pair of sneakers. A runner’s first weeks are undoubtedly the hardest and may feel downright grueling. The heroic dopamine in our body is at war with its sinister foe lactic

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Into the Woods auditions The Young People’s Center for Creative Arts (YPCCA) announces auditions for its May 2012 scholarship fundraising production of Into the Woods. Auditions will take place on Monday, Feb. 6, and Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Goff House (2 Barton Hill Rd. in East Hampton). All roles in the show are open to anyone from age 13 to adult. Please come prepared with a song of your choice (accompanist provided) or to sing a piece from the show. You may also be asked to read from the script and learn a short dance combination. Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Performance dates are May 11-13 at East Hampton High School and May 18-19 at Coginchaug High School. Some roles in the show may be double-cast. YPCCA is also looking for motivated students age 7-12 to play some fairy tale roles in the show including the three little pigs, Cinderella’s birds and mice, etc. This youth ensemble will be limited to 20 children. Their time commitment will be limited, and they will appear only in the first act of the show. This is a great opportunity for those students who are interested in learning more about musical theater and who have a strong interest in it to perform with an older cast of teens and adults. Submitted by Rachel Mansfield

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lot yourself one piece of your favorite treats each day or every other day. Give a healthy gift • Spend time with each other. Instead of swapping a box of chocolates, do an activity together. Get your heart pumping with activities such as ice skating, hiking or gathering wood for a romantic fire. • Relax. Go get a “his and hers”massage.Thiscanrelieve stress and lower blood pressure. • Make a modern “mixed tape.” Surprise your sweetheart with a workout playlist on his or her mp3 player. Prepare a romantic getaway • Gather healthy snacks. Bring your own meal or snacks for the flight or car ride. Homemade sandwiches and fresh fruit are a great option.

• Eat out wisely. Check out your destination online and look at restaurant menus. Find places that serve healthy options. • Get moving. Plan excursions that get your heart rate up. Kayaking, snorkeling, skiing and hiking keep individuals active on a vacation. Volunteer together • Give back. Ask your date to volunteer with you at a local charity. Be heart-healthy year-round • Know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. • Avoid smoking. • Limit alcohol consumption. Drink in moderation. • Make a change. Decide to make one small modification each day. Submitted by Kimberly Greene

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With American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day in February, consider putting more focus on your heart this month. Give loved ones a hearthealthy treat or engage in a heart-smart activity. But matters of the heart aren’t just reserved for this month. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) offers tips to keep your heart healthy year-round. Mind your food • Make a healthy meal at home. Cooking at home helps you control the quality and quantity of what you eat. • Consume less sodium. Serve food that is lower in salt, likefruits,vegetablesandother fresh foods. You can also leave added salt out of recipes like casseroles and stews. • Eat smaller portions. Share a meal with your sweetheart, so you don’t overeat. • Don’t deprive yourself. Al-

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Keep the family and wallet full in the new year Large grocery bills can take a toll on the bank account, but there are numerous ways to adhere to a budget at the store. Households don’t have to sacrifice nutrition to save money. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, provides tips from Dena McDowell, M.S., R.D., C.D., nutritional expert for TOPS, that help make some of the most common New Year’s resolutions attainable. Shrink your grocery bills, eat healthier and shrink your waistline, too. Plan ahead Create a weekly or biweekly menu. Before purchasing food, make a list of groceries your family will need for the pre-planned meals and stick to the list as you make your way through the store. Check for coupons or specials that apply to

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Venture (From page 13) of pistol and rifle shooting. For dinner on both nights, we went to the Chinese restaurant a few miles up the road and enjoyed sitting in a heated building for an hour or so. Setting up camp was a process because the campground was on a very rocky hill, but, needless to say, we got it done. This weekend was a great success; it brought everyone much closer together, and we were able to leave there saying that it was something we’d attend again in future years. Venture Crew 169 Takes Over New York City On Dec. 10, Venture Crew 169 spent the day in New York City for Urban Navigation. We woke up at 5 a.m. on Saturday morning and met at the train station in New Haven for 6:45 a.m. to depart at 7:30 a.m., and we arrived in New York around 9:30 a.m. The crew split up into two groups. The groups were as follows: the Gold team consisted of Aaron, Rachel Foley, Ellie, Ethan, Mr. McKernan and Mrs. Terry. The Diamond team was made up of Brent Beckert, Hamish, Samantha Terry, Katie, Mr. Ewing, Mr. Golschneider and Mrs. Damuck. The third and final group was Ms. Seitz and Mr. McRee, the two adults who put this trip together. On the train ride there, the groups worked on planning the day’s events. The See Venture, next page

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groups went to all different places, but the rules were that we had to go to at least three historical or educational places. One had to be south of 42nd Street and north of 59th Street, and we were given a five-ride pass for the subways to use for the day. After each group went through the day’s events, we met up for dinner at 5 p.m. at Dean’s Pizza, but we found each other beforehand in a Dunkin Donuts across the street from Dean’s. We spent about 45 minutes talking about our experiences for the day. Joking and laughing together at the end of the day is always how we like to end our trips.

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We weren’t the only one’s taking over New York on Saturday, though; it was the annual Santa-Con. Everywhere you looked, somebody was dressed in a Santa suit, elf suit or dressed up as a present. At one point on the subway, the Diamond team ran into an entire car full of Santas singing Christmas carols, and the Gold team ran into a mariachi band. Counting Santa groups was at the top of our list.

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built-insynergy.Oneofthecontinuing discussions has been how to make a one-season businessprofitable.I’vedonethatin Portland, but adding Powder Ridge to the mix will introduce unbelievable synergies, right down to dual use of our picnic tables and including staff and support synergies. We already have all that in place; with Powder Ridge we will just get to use it year-round.” Brownstone’s current customer base, including 150,000 people through the gate in the last three-and-a-half years, according to Hayes, and the successful group business that has been cultivated at Brownstone could also be leveraged, he believes. “These are the same people who would use Powder Ridge,” Hayes declares.

Hayes is not particularly daunted by the fact that he doesn’t know how to make snow, obviously key to the success of a ski area. “People who live in Middlefield and the surrounding areas were the people who made the snow over the decades of Powder Ridge’s existence. I didn’t know anything about zip lines or wakeboarding either,” he continues, “but there are knowledgeable people who do, and snowmaking technology is changing daily anyway.” He also believes that history is on his side with the evolution of the outdoor winter recreation business into snowboarding and freestyle skiing, both of which are not as dependent on vertical drop, also not a big selling feature of such a small mountain. “How I would start is to bring back what once was,” Hayes explains. “Powder Ridge was the

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When asked about a timeline, Hayes notes that “we’re modifying an agreement that already exists” (with former prospective developers from Alpine Ridge). After an agreement is finalized, which is beingworkedonnow,Hayesenvisions 60-90 days of due diligence, and “then we can go to work, and the snowball would start to roll…”

process with an investor. That e-mail was in response to an e-mail sent by Brayshaw on Jan. 20. Brayshaw followed up with ane-mailonJan.25whichnoted, in part: “Since the town does not have any proposal or deposit from you, we have recently been starting to shift gears and have been turning our attention to the ‘next in line’ developer.” That developer has been acknowledged to be Sean Hayes of Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park LLC in Portland. According to Sabatino, “It appeared to me quite early on that I was wasting my time. Day one all I heard was about the other offers… There was no point since he (Brayshaw) already made up his mind… Every idea that we had was shot down. No timeshares, nobody wants them… He obviously doesn’t know the industry.” In the e-mail announcing his withdrawal from the process, Sabatino wrote: “It is quite clear that you have nev-

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John Lyman students enjoy songwriting and reading At right, third and fourth graders at John Lyman School worked with songwriter Mike Kachuba to create lyrics and songs about paintings they viewed at the New Britain Museum of Art. At left, Dubowchik and her father read a book together at Family Share Morning. Photos by Elizabeth Hadlock

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Durham Marauders get first win as a team By Starr Murphy Special to the Town Times Youth basketball has always been a popular sport during the winter months here in Durham. Along with a recreational basketball league, a school team and a travel team, the seventh grade boys now have an additional travel team. The Durham Marauders, coached by Brad Murphy, have started their first season as a team. They are unique b e c a u s e about half of their team has never played competitive basketball before and figured they never would. When asked why, most of these athletes said that they were “not good enough.” They had the idea that, since they hadn’t started playing from the time they were very young, they would never make the team. Coach Murphy disagreed and encouraged them to give the game a try. He hopes to instill in these young players a love of the game and the necessary discipline to compete as they enter high school and college. Achieving this goal has taken a huge amount of time and commitment on the part of the coach and the players. One of the most difficult challenges has been finding gym space in a small town that is already us-

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Two wins wrapped around disappointment for Coginchaug girls By Alan Pease Special to the Town Times Westbrook On Monday, Jan. 23, the Devils hosted the White Knights of Westbrook. The game was never really a contest, as Coginchaug led by a 289 score after one and, after allowing only one point in the second period, led 42-10 at the half. With the bench players getting the majority of the playing time, Westbrook cut the lead a tiny bit, but the Devils still maintained a 49-20 lead. In the last period, the Devils extended the lead by three, to make the final score 58-26. Sam Mancinelli had an unbelievable line, leading the Devils in both rebounding and assists with seven, and blocks with three. Mancinelli also scored five points and had a steal. Audrey Biesak had 10 points, three rebounds, three steals and an assist. Lauren Esposito had 10 points, four rebounds, a steal and an assist. Andrea Braga led the team in steals with four, adding two points, two rebounds and a block. Olivia Corazzini had three steals, two points and two rebounds. Katelyn Williams was the leading scorer for the Devils coming off the bench with 12 points, adding four rebounds and a block. Kim Romanoff had six points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals. Caryn Sibiski had three rebounds, two points and two blocks. Alison Luther scored three, adding two steals and an

assist. Audrey Arcari had three points and three rebounds. Kasi Whitaker had three points and two rebounds. Mikayla Wyskiel pulled down four rebounds, and Sidney Trusty had a rebound and an assist. The only players not to get on the stat sheet were Morgan Kuehnle and Jessica Solomon, both on the injured list for this game. Cromwell On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Coginchaug girls traveled to Cromwell to play the second place Panthers. The Devils had defeated the Panthers at home back on the 13th, but this was like two completely different teams showed up. Coginchaug struggled for the entire game, losing each and every quarter, while Cromwell’s big girls controlled the boards, and the layups seemed to come whenever the Panthers needed them. Cromwell led 12-4 after one, 2713 at the half, 40-23 after three and ended with a convincing 50-37 victory. Cromwell used a very physical style of play that put the Coginchaug players at a disadvantage as they gave up inches and pounds at almost every position. The Coginchaug players probably felt like they had been through a meat grinder by game’s end, given the amount of unchecked contact the Panthers could get away with. Mancinelli had 12 points, nine rebounds, five steals, two assists and a block. Biesak scored 13, adding four rebounds and two steals. Esposito had five points, four re-

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bounds, two assists and a steal. Romanoff had five steals, two points and two blocked shots. Corazzini had four points, four rebounds and a steal. Off the bench, Solomon had four rebounds and a steal, and Arcari had a point. Braga also played. East Longmeadow On Saturday, Jan. 28, the girls traveled to Boston to take on the Spartans of East Longmeadow, a fairly large school near Springfield. I would have been willing to go to the Springfield area, but Boston was a bit too far, even for me, so here is Coach Rett Mancinelli’s report on the game: “You will be happy to know that the Blue Devils you have come to know and love made their return yesterday in Boston against the Spartans of East Longmeadow High School, the fifth-ranked team in Western Massachusetts. It took the Devils a few minutes to adjust to the 94-foot court and expansive gymnasium at Emmanuel College, but, after brushing off the initial jitters, the Devils tied the score at 1313 behind two three-pointers from Biesak. We were down three at the half (29-26) and six at the end of the third quarter (45-39). Excellent fourth quarter foul shooting, accurate three-point shooting, along with timely forced turnovers,

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Coginchaug boys win two By Alan Pease Special to the Town Times Morgan On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Coginchaug boys traveled to Clinton to play the Huskies of the Morgan School. Morgan got out of the gate quickly, shooting an unbelievable ninefor-nine from the field, two of those from beyond the arc, in the first period, plus connecting on their only foul shot, to jump out to a 21-15 lead after the first period. Ethan Donecker scored six, and Erikson Wasyl and Brock Hoyt scored four apiece, plus one from Jake Tietlebaum, to at least keep Coginchaug within shouting distance of the home team. The first four minutes of the second period were marked by continued success for Morgan, although Kevin Gawron did score five straight points wrapped around the first Husky miss for the night. Both of Gawron’s baskets were assisted by Donecker, with the second being topped off by a free throw. Morgan wrapped two more baskets around a

Sam Baker rebound put-back to go ahead 29-22. Then the game changed. The Devils turned up the defense a bit, and the Huskies seemed to have their shooting touch desert them. After hitting on 13 of their first 14 shots, the Huskies missed their next seven in a row. Meanwhile for the Devils, first Donecker scored on a Wasyl assist. Then Donecker did it again, this time assisted by Alec Corazzini. The Devils trailed by a 29-28 count. Just before the half ended, Wasyl secured a defensive rebound and got the ball on the other end of the court to Brock Hoyt for the lay-up that finally put the Devils ahead in this game, and it was a lead they would sustain for the remainder of the contest. So at the half, Coginchaug led by a 30-29 score. Morgan came within two points a couple of times in the third period, but 12 points from Wasyl, four from Donecker and two from Hoyt allowed the Devils to move to a ninepoint lead at 48-39 entering the final period.

Powder Ridge The fourth period was fairly even, with Coginchaug extending their lead by two points for a 59-48 win. Donecker scored six, Wasyl and Luke Bogdanski two, and Baker one for the Devils’ fourth quarter production. Donecker shared scoring honors with Wasyl with 20 points and led the team in both rebounding with 11 (for the double-double) and assists with six. He added four blocks and two steals to round out a truly impressive evening. Wasyl also scored 20 points, adding six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Hoyt scored eight, adding three rebounds and an assist. Corazzini had nine rebounds, two assists and a steal. Tietlebaum had two steals and a rebound. Off the bench, Baker had three points, two rebounds and an assist. Gawron contributed five points, and Bogdanski scored two. Mike Bongiorno also played. Portland On Friday, Jan. 27, the boys hosted Portland in what could be loosely called a basketball game. In the first three periods, Portland managed exactly two field goals, plus seven points from the charity stripe, resulting in leads of 25-4 for the Devils after one period, 40-7 at the half and 55-13 after three periods. In the fourth period,

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er been involved in a financing activity such as this. We have the experience, the plan, the knowledge that could bring a successful ski area back to Powder Ridge. Your e-mails about other investors hot on the trail have done nothing but annoyed me and my investors. Some have said that it is clear that you have another agenda. If you would like to reconsider your decision, then I will ask that the Powder Ridge opportunity be put back on the investor’s agenda.” Hayes could not be reached to comment on his plans before press time, but town planner Geoff Colegrove noted that Hayes can reconstruct any existing building and pursue any use, such as skiing, tubing and opening the pool, without going through a special permitting process, but for anything new, the Planning and Zoning Commission would have to approve applications. Colegrove has not spoken with Hayes, but only with town officials about Hayes’ plans; he said he would be involved if and when actual applications were necessary. According to Brayshaw, “Hayes has been in the queue a couple of months, but when we began to feel that the DECD (state’s Department of Economic and Community Development) might put a June 30 deadline on using the $500,000 grant we worked so hardtogettoimprovePowder Ridge infrastructure, we felt we had to get a proposal with a deposit on the table quickly.” Hence his late January emails to Rick Sabatino, which led to Sabatino’s withdrawal, and continuing meetings with Hayes, which, for the first time this week, involved town attorney Ken Antin. Brayshaw continued: “This is a pivotal week. We’re hammering out whether to require a non-refundable deposit in order to give Hayes exclusivity for a period of time while a contract is prepared.” Brayshaw added that Hayes’ desire to rebuild the existing buildings in so far as possible and not take water from Lake Beseck for snowmaking, at least initially, is a more modest, “better fit.”

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Esposito and Mancinelli achieve big honors at AllState Banquet On Jan. 15, CRHS soccer’s Lauren Esposito and Samantha Mancinelli were honored at the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association All-State Banquet,

Middlefield is never too far for these past locals On Jan. 26, members of the Middletown High School class of 1966 reunited at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell for the 19th annual Induction Dinner for the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame and Museam. Five of the football team’s players were Middlefield locals: Dave Parmelee (#27), Dave Chiarappa (#28), Ed Dzialo (#23), Sal Marotta (#12) and Nelson Prue (#84). Pictured at left are Dave Parmelee (who currently resides in Vermont), Dave Chiarappa (who came from Costa Rica) and Ed Dzialo, of Middlefield. Submitted photos

held at the Aqua Turf. They are pictured below with CRHS head soccer coach Megan Kavanaugh. Both seniors not only garnered All-State First Team awards, but they were also selected to play in the CGSCA Senior Bowl All-Star Soccer game back in November. Additionally, both “Espo” and Sam were selected All-Shoreline Conference First Team and named to the Middletown Press All-Area soccer team. Mancinelli also was

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Ed Hewitt recognized by Benchwarmers Last week, Coginchaug Benchwarmers produced and dedicated a booklet to Ed Hewitt for his dedication to Coginchaug over the years. Hewitt is pictured here with Coach Todd Salva during the presentation of the booklet. Photo by Karen Kean

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Town Times welcomes new citizen! Name: Kendall Leigh Raney Born: at Middlesex Hospital Parents: Drew and Mary Raney, of Durham Siblings: Jake (age 5) and Ella (age 3) Maternal grandparents: Ronald and Paula Cominsky, of Durham Paternal great-grandparents: Kathleen Curtis, of Durham Submitted photo for your crush, your besties, your family and whomever else! Ages 10-16, 3:30-4:30. Please register. Gadget Cases: Worried that your iPod, cell phone, or other small electronic device is going to get scratched in your bag? You need a gadget case to keep it safe! Come to the library on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. and make a case out of a necktie. Bring a tie of your own that you won’t wear anymore or choose from the ties provided. Ages 12-18; please register. Teen Book Club: Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 28. Book TBA.

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Inquiring Photographer In honor of this weekend’s 46th Super Bowl, we asked members of the community: “Which team are you rooting for: the New York Giants or the New England Patriots?” Photos by Karen Kean

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The fact is that many of the 90 appointments expire. Some of our board members stay on and others leave. In “Paradise,” there should be a line out the door fighting (dueling might work) over the appointments and opportunities to serve. What I see is called “hedging.” It’s what we do when we don’t RSVP. It’s what we do when we don’t commit. We wait, thinking something better will come along and you’ll miss the action. Folks want to serve...but…but...but. If you like where you live and want to serve, please take a moment and drop me a note. Among our town’s many treasures is the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, located on Route 66 in Rockfall. A few weeks ago, I had the occasion to participate in their “Trails Day” and welcomed our newly-appointed

DEEP commissioner to town. The association is a sleeper with all kinds of adventure and info awaiting the visitor... not to mention the 200 acres of trails behind their office. Last week, Laura Francis and I had a 30-minute gig on the radio (1150 AM) in Middletown. For a minute, I felt like the “I” man. We also addressed a few hundred students at Coginchaug and are working with DMYFS in seeking a $150K grant to help with issues affecting our youth. I was honored to have been invited to lunch and learn more about our state police with Middlefield’s own Lt. Ed. Bednarz, who heads up the Westbrook Barracks (Troup F), and our Resident Trooper Eric Kelly. And finally, finally, it’s budget time again. This is the time of year I wish I could avoid and hide behind an umbrella and wait for the smoke to clear. For six years, our

cost to run the town has been quite level. This year will be a bit weird since the revaluation data now rules. Keep in mind that you can dispute the assessment placed on your home or property. If you have questions, contact our assessor for information at 860-3497111.

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Katie Mischke, daughter of Diane and Kevin Mischke of Durham, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Saint Michael’s College. Mischke is a junior Political Science major at the liberal arts college located in Burlington, VT. Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 at the end of a semester are recognized for their scholarship by inclusion on the Dean’s List. Mischke graduated from Mercy High School before coming to Saint Michael’s.

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James McCullough, of Middlefield, of the spring 2012 class at Trinity College in Hartford, has received Faculty Honors for the 2011 fall semester. To earn Faculty Honors, a student must achieve a semester grade point average of at least a 3.667 with no individual letter grade below B-minus.

The following students have been named to Dean’s List at Western New England for the fall semester of 2011. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher: Tayler A. Dontigney, of Durham, a sophomore majoring in marketing; Andrew D. Bellemare, of Durham, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering; Jonathan S. Champagne, of Middlefield, a freshman majoring in accounting; Nathaniel D. Szymanski, of Middlefield, a freshman majoring in communication; Kelly A. Bednarz, of Middlefield, a junior

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Godfrey Memorial Library Board of Directors member Ed Laput, of Colchester, is receiving the Fremont Rider Award for Lifetime Achievement, Dedication and Vision in Genealogy. His work in cataloguing the state’s cemeteries has provided valuable information for anyone seeking ancestors buried in the state. In recognition of his efforts, Laput will receive a crystal trophy bearing his name and the year 2011. The library will add his name to the plaque mounted in the main room to the right of the fireplace.

the President’s List at Western New England for the fall semester of 2011. Ludecke is a freshman majoring in neuroscience. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

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28 Spotlight (Continued from page 27) The following seventh grade students have made honor roll for the first trimester at Thomas Edison Magnet School: Brianna Bailey, Jillian Taber and Sueadd Yaghi, all from Durham. Springfield College has named the following local residents to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term: Daniel Sawicki, of Durham, who is studying business management; and Jessie Maniscalco, of Durham, who is studying health science/pre-physical therapy. Andrew Gonzalez, of Durham, has committed to the Babson College (D3) program for soccer next year. Durham

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vault, bars, beam and floor. Cumello and her teammates captured the Level 5 Team State title. Boothroyd and Boone both competed for the CGA Level 4 team which dominated the team competition. They both played instrumental roles in helping the team win the Level 4 Team State title.

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olyn Cumello and Elyse Boothroyd, along with teammate Delaney Boone of Middletown, recently represented their gymnastics club, Connecticut Gymnastics Academy (CGA), at the USA Gymnastics Connecticut State Championships. The competition was held Dec. 10Carolyn 11, 2011, at the University of Bridgeport Wheeler Rec Center. Cumello, competing as a Level 5 team member, did extremely well, placing third in the allaround as well as placElyse ing on the

Until There Was You by Durham native Kristan Higgins was named one of the best six romances of 2011 by Barnes & Noble’s head reviewer, Eloisa James. In addition, Kristan’s other 2011 release, My One And Only, was named best book of 2011 by Barnes & Noble’s Romance Reads and named a Must-Read Book of 2011 by the American Library Association. Both books hit the New York Times and Usa Today bestseller lists, making Kristan very, very happy. Johanna StaneikaMcPherson, a 2004 graduate

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the list in this year’s ranking, shifting a few of the taxpayers back, because a lot of the equipment they had in Middletown was brought back to Old Indian Trail in Middlefield.

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ment of concussions, especially in young athletes, has changed in recent years to a more individualized approach called impact testing. Prior to the sports season, athletes in contact sports would take a computerized test to establish their baseline. In the event of a concussion, the student’s doctor then uses that baseline to determine the best treatment and return timeline for the athlete. Viccaro has been consulting with Adam Perrin, a local doctor serving on the Connecticut Concussion Task Force, and the district’s medical advisor. “I’m feeling that it’s definitely something we should explore,” she said. The board did vote to approve three-year administrator contracts. The contracts call for salary increases of 2.5 percent in the first year and 1.25 percent in each of

the following years. Board member Nancy Boyle called the negotiations with administrators “professional” and noted that the increases were in line with other districts. The board will vote on the school calendar for the next two years so that parents can have the schedule earlier. The proposed calendars for school years 2012-13 and 2013-14 look similar to the current year with no February vacation and delayed openings for professional development. The calendars will be available for review on the district’s website but are not official until voted on by the board. In other news, the board voted to approve the replacement of the oil tanks at Brewster and Memorial schools. The next BOE meeting is on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Brewster School.

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ment Appeals by Feb. 20. Contact Steven Hodgetts, 860349-7111, for the application. According to Hodgetts, the last two revaluations saw about 60 property owners contesting, and he had a lot more interaction with the public the last two times because the market was going up. One thing some people don’t understand is that the data collectors who took notes in your home were not the ones placing the value on the house. It is done by an analysis of sales taking place, and those data collectors were doing just that — collecting data. 2011 grand list The total net assessment of all the taxable property in Middlefield based on the Oct. 1, 2011 grand list is $401,529,470, a 10.28 percent decline from the 2010 grand list total of $447,557,390. The current mill rate based on the 2010 grand list is 28.16, which means that for every $1,000 of property a person owns on the grand list, they pay $28.16 to support the current (2011-12) town and school budgets. Due to the revaluation, there was a drop in taxable real estate of 11.95 percent. The new total taxable real estate is $352,164,500. Personal property also dropped, by 2.61 percent, for a total taxable amount of $32,624,310. Hodgetts explained that this is due to equipment depreciating and overall no new investments in equipment. Motor vehicle increased 6.49 percent to $33,540,450, “probably attributed to new car purchases,” Hodgetts said. “In Middlefield, (real estate, personal property and motor vehicle) doesn’t shift very much,” said Hodgetts. “We’re pretty stable.” The top 10 taxpayers are Zygo Corp., Connecticut Light & Power, Lyman Farm, Inc., Rogers Manufacturing, TET Manufacturing/SMCC, United Holdings/United Cleaning, Cooper Atkins Corp., Xenelis Construction, M e a d o w v i e w Realty/Magee/Magner and Executive Suites @ 6 Way. Xenelis bumped higher on

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Elna L. Benjamin Elna L. Benjamin, of 154 of Creamery Road in Durham, passed on in Middlesex Memorial Hospital Hospice on Saturday, Jan. 28. Elna was born on Aug. 17, 1929, daughter of the late William and Lucy (Molin) Hunt. Elna was a beloved wife and mother. She leaves behind her

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His comment was followed up by one from Bailey, who also thought it was unethical to charge the town if it is a state law and the state owns the dam. All agreed this issue needed to be worked out. There was a conversation about salt melt chemicals used on Route 147 that melt into the storm drains and also about the possibility of Middlefield removing silt from areas of the lake during a drawdown. The final topic had to do with the date that motor boats may exceed 8 mph, which is currently June 15. Some people have asked about moving this to an earlier date to allow for a longer recreation period for water skiing, jet skiing, etc. Golembiewski said he talked to the boating division, and the date of June 15 is a state regulation. To change the date would require the state regulation to change, which is a long process and includes public hearings. Often times, the outcome is not necessarily better than what was hoped for, and “it’s a

“If you’re fairly happy with that (the June 15 date),” said Golembiewski, “don’t go there” by asking the state to change the regulation. McCleary wrapped up the nearly two-hour meeting by saying, “We came to listen and help where we can,” though follow-up meetings to discuss many of the items further was deemed necessary by those in attendance. In addition to forming the commission to specify how the $87,000 grant be used, Suzio suggested a second document be developed that clearly articulates all the other local issues that can be shared with DEEP. Boynton took note of this as the LBA president, and said in a few weeks a Lake Beseck website will be launched where residents can learn about how the dam and boat launch are operated by the state, as well as voice other issues. “We all want to live by a beautiful lake, not a swamp,” he said.

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ternate ways of having the town draw down the lake will need to be considered, but it was pegged as a “valid idea.” Eventually, the conversation moved to the state boat ramp and how the asphalt is deteriorating and is in need of repair. Brian Golembiewski, environmental analyst 3 from DEEP, said currently no projects are proposed for the ramp, however the state will continue to inspect and will make repairs as needed if the ramp impairs access or egress. Brayshaw spoke up to say the town has “a real reason for access,” which is that the fire department gets its water from the lake, so a viable ramp is absolutely necessary. This was noted by the DEEP. The DEEP responded to an agenda item about the concern that there is no access to the lake in an event of an emergency when the state boat ramp is not plowed in winter. Golembiewski explained that the state does not plow boat ramps in the winter. Similarly, Middlefield is treated like every other town by being charged by the state for the labor of opening and closing the valve at the dam. He explained that it is a state law to draw down the lake, and the state will do it but for a charge as it is considered additional services. The audience got restless during these remarks, and one resident humorously articulated the members of the public’s sentiments: “If it’s the law, and you own the dam...I’m just throwing it out there...”

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Alec Foxx 2nd Degree Black Belt, Training in TSD since 2005

Becky Zychowski Training in Tang Soo Do since 2005, 2nd Degree Black Belt

Kyan Valentin 2nd Degree Black Belt, Training Tang Soo Do since 2000

Grand Master Jae Chul Shin President of World Tang Soo Do Association, 9th degree Black Belt

Master Rachel Valentin 4th Degree Black Belt with 30 years training experience

Orlando Valentin, Sr. 3rd Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 1986

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Ahmed Hernandez 3rd Degree Black Belt, Chief Instructor at Valentin Karate

Master Efrain Valentin 6th Degree Black Belt, 34 yrs training in Tang Soo Do

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Edwin Torres 3rd Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 2002

Master Madelyn Valentin 4th Degree Black Belt with 30 years training experience

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Dr. Walt Kostich Training in Tang Soo Do since 2000 3rd Degree Black Belt

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Dr. Hou Chen Training in Tang Soo Do since 1991 3rd Degree Black Belt

Jael Valentin 3rd Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 1995

Maribel Rivera Smith E Dan - Tang Soo Do - training since 2002

Wendy Hannigan Training in Tang Soo Do since 2005, 2nd Degree Black Belt

Hellena Rodriguez 2nd Degree Black Belt, Training Tang Soo Do since 1998

Orlando Valentin, Jr. 1st Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 1998

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