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Long-time Parks director makes public appeal for benefits By Mark Dionne Town Times
Patrick Holden lines up against Stephan Marchuk, whose character is named Beef, in ‘Good News.’ Tickets for the show are on sale at www.showtix4u.com or at the door. | Photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times
Whirlwind week in local theater By Mark Dionne Town Times
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Middlefield Parks and Recreation Director Chris Hurlbert. | File photo / Town Times
programs, upkeep on the park, pavilion, and beach, running the summer program, and taking calls at all hours have taken him past 30 hours per week. The Facebook post was shared more than 22 times within 48 hours and atSee Hurlbert / Page A2
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As one of the Captian von Trapps in “The Sound of Music,” Dylan Sartor (center) embraces his children. At this rehearsal, many members of the JLPA/PaperHouse production tried on their costumes for the first time. “The Sound of Music’” will open Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m., with additional shows Saturday, April 30 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at www. showtix4u.com.
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Each spring local theater productions take to the stage with performers ranging from first graders to Coginchaug Regional High School seniors. This year the shows range from a classic romance to an old-fashioned comedy and from a show based on a Disney blockbuster to one based on enduring Saturday morning cartoons from the 70s and 80s. A lot of work goes into these productions, usually behind closed doors. This photo gallery shows four local productions with pictures taken at rehearsals between Wednesday, March 30 and Tuesday, April 5. Closest to their opening date, the cast of CRHS’ “Good News” rehearsed with full cos-
Chris Hurlbert, Middlefield’s longtime Parks and Recreation director, took to Facebook to make a public appeal for support to change his job to full-time status in order to get health benefits for his family. Calling it his “hour of need,” Hurlbert posted on the Middlefield Park and Recreation Facebook page on March 29, asking for community support. The post read, in part, “I’ve pleaded with the First Selectman and the Board of Finance to make my position full-time so I may get medical benefits for my family. I have been stuck at 30 hours a week for the last three years and have continued to add more programs and events, on top of overseeing Peckham Park, and the [Lake Beseck] beach.” M i d d l e f i e l d b u d ge t s $41,601 for the director position at 30 hours per week, but no benefits. Hurlbert wrote that his commitment to expanding
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spring clean up and yard maintenance, not lot clearing. Residents should pile clean brush at the curb, butt end toward the street. No branches should exceed 8 feet in length or 3 inches in diameter. Leaves, stumps garbage, or building materials will not be accepted.
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Hurlbert tracted a long string of, mostly supportive, comments. Allison Dodge of Middlefield commented directly to Hurlbert, “[Y]ou are always there to make our community a better place for our families, it’s time for the community to be there for you and your family. I, for one, would certainly support making your position full-time and eligible for benefits.” Some posters suggested other town positions be cut or that savings could be found in Middlefield’s budget. Hurlbert suggested that people willing to support him contact the Board of Selectmen or attend the Board of Finance workshop on March 30. That workshop was scheduled for the BOF to discuss the Park and Recreation budget and four members of the Park and Recreation Commission and three members of the public, in addition to Hurlbert, showed up. BOF
ous less-than full-time employees who would likely prefer more hours or benefits. A Middlefield employee scheduled for 35 hours per week qualifies as full-time with benefits. According to BOF members, yearly health benefit costs range from about $12,000 for an individual to over $30,000 for a family. “He’s working well above 40 hours,” said Park and Recreation Commission member Carrie Anderson. “My big concern is we’re going to lose him ... he’ll have to go somewhere else.” In his post and to the BOF, Hurlbert said that without medical benefits he would have to seek a different position. “I have no complaint with my salary ... my problem
Chair Bob Yamartino invited the members and Hurlbert to take part in the discussion of the budget, which started with the director position. The BOF is not in charge of salaries or personnel, but in the past it has funded an increase in hours for town employees. “It got to a point where we were put in an awkward spot,” Yamartino said. “We as a board are not in the appropriate position to recommend salaries.” Yamartino suggested the commission meet and present its position to Middlefield First Selectman Ed Bailey. “He brings it to us and we advise from a financial standpoint.” One potential roadblock, according to Yamartino, is that Middlefield has numer-
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those distinctions. The workshop also covered other areas of the Park and Recreation budget. Yamartino explained the best use of the budget’s capital portion. BOF members also discussed the use of Park and Recreation’s “checkbook.” The department has its own account used for various purchases. That account can grow large, between $20,000 and $50,000, and be used for purchases that may be better made with other budget lines. The checkbook is convenient, but might not be “best practice,” Yamartino noted.
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is with the benefits.” Middlefield has hired consultant Randi Frank to do a job study on the town, which will include job descriptions and salary norms. Yamartino said that the town planned to use those study results moving forward to normalize salaries. Hurlbert brought some comparisons from small towns with full time Park and Recreation Directors, but the comparisons can be hard to make because many of those directors also carry second job titles. The purpose of the job study is to weed through
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Letters to the Editor The clear choice To the editor: Each week brings new evidence of outrageous statements on foreign policy made by Republican candidates. Some Republicans talk about nuclear missiles or concrete walls as though these were game pieces with which children play. This game attitude is not a statesmanlike view of the multinational complexities in this country, the economy, and the world. A representative for this country shoulders enormous responsibility to make the world better. In order to reduce the likelihood of war, in order to raise the standard of living for many people both here and abroad, and in order to increase the likelihood of collaboration with
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Now, I know I promised that I wouldn’t mention the “b” word (birthday) again, The Town Times will but I have to sneak it in just only accept and publish one more time (You really letters that are 300 words didn’t believe me anyway, did or less. We reserve the you?) As you recall (and I right to edit letters or to know you do!), March 29 was not publish a letter. the big day. And it was aweLetters should contain some, in so many ways. And contact information, inone of the most awesome cluding, full name, adparts, if not the most awedress and phone number. some part, was the checkerOnly your name and berry I had at the end of the town will be published. day. Send letters to news@ Unless you’re from Guiltowntimes.com or Town ford, you probably never Times, P.O. Box 915, Meheard of a checkerberry. riden, CT 06450. Well, let me fill you in. It’s a bit of heaven, is what it is. other powerful countries, When I was just a tadpole, Hillary Clinton should be you could only get one from your candidate for president. Douden’s drugstore or Maple She has a large repertoire of Shade, both Guilford icons experience in meeting world that are long gone. Douden’s was on Whitfield See Letters / Page A5 Street, just a hop and a skip from the apartment where my mother and I lived, and
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we would often walk there, plop up on the stools that spun around, and indulge in this drink that was surely the nectar of the gods. I would do a 360 on that stool, swipe at the straw sticking out of my heavenly delight as I sailed around, and repeat. And a checkerberry was always my reward after a trip to the dentist for having survived the trials and tribulations of said trip, and also for, possibly, not biting the dentist (I did bite him once, but in my defense, he deserved it. He wouldn’t stop hurting me.) In the summer, after
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Looking at childhood obesity To the editor: Childhood obesity begins before birth as a reflection of maternal health, especially nutrition, and continues af-
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year and foods from urban organic food stores and farm markets accepting food stamps are as important in obesity prevention as physically active families who are not addicted to electronic media. The healthiest children eat organic gluten-free non-genetically modified food, drink clean non-fluoridated water, avoid vaccinations and electronic devices, have strong loving parents and are exposed to nature, gardens, animals, and a contented cooperative society. Sue McIntosh, M.D. Durham
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read the ingredients of the syrup: distilled water, sugar, checkerberry extract. Which begs the question, what is a checkerberry? Is there a checkerberry bush out there somewhere, which I have walked by a gazillion times and never noticed? Do you know anyone who has gone checkerberry-picking? Well, it turns out there is such a thing as a checkerberry bush. The Internet tells us you can find one in eastern North America. A big bottle of this liquid gold (the syrup) sits in my cupboard, and every time I open the door I feel like an old friend is staring back at me. My version of a checkerberry includes vegan ice cream and gingerale. I don’t usually drink soda because I have read that it leaches calcium from your bones, and I am so fond of my bones that I decided to spare them this particular fate. So I have my checkerberry only one day a year. And you know what day that is! It is the perfect end to, what I hope was, a perfect day. And it has become a tradition. I recently heard that little market will not be selling the syrup for much longer. Oh, say it isn’t true! I told my lifelong friend, who grew up with me in Guilford and who now lives in Illinois, the bad news, and he asked me to buy a bottle of it for him and one for his brother (who is also in Illinois), and he will get them when he comes out here this summer for his class reunion. The stuff is that good. Checkerberries are legendary for us Guilford folks. So that’s my birthday nightcap. I’m always sad when the day is over, but my checkerberry does lift my sagging spirits. So please call me immediately if you ever stumble upon a checkerberry bush. There will be a checkerberry hotline.
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Angela (Mancini) Chiarappa Angela lived in Middlefield since 1950, and was a member of Middlefield Federated Church. Along with her husband, she was owned and operated E. Chiarappa Jewelry in Middletown. Angela enjoyed their two vacation homes in Old Saybrook and Rockport, Maine. Along with her husband, Angela is survived by her son, David G. Chiarappa, of Costa Rica; her daughter, Lori Watson, of Gloucester, Mass.; her brother, Jack Mancini, of
Theodore Albert Lorenc HIGGANUM — Theodore Albert Lorenc, 72, of Higganum, beloved husband of Lillian (Benson) Lorenc, died Friday, M a rc h 2 5 , 2016, at Masonicare, Wallingford. He was born in Middle-
town, the son of the late Theodore P. and Mary T. (Jarzabek) Lorenc. Ted graduated cum laude from the University of Hartford with a degree in engineering. He was employed as engineer with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, from which he retired. Ted had served as a captain and was a life member of the Haddam Volunteer Fire
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MIDDLEFIELD — Angela (Mancini) Chiarappa, 86, of Middlefield, beloved wife of Elmer E. Chiarappa for 68 years, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Born in Bari, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Domenica (Pagliarulo) Mancini.
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Baseball - CRHS vs. Hyde/Hillhouse at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Softball - CRHS vs. Valley Regional, away, 4 p.m.
Community supper - A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, April 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the church hall at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. The main meal will be prepared and donated by Town of Durham employees. Desserts will be provided by the parishioners of the Church of the Epiphany. Donations of a non-perishable food item for the local food bank are appreciated. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 860-349-9644 or email office@epiphanydurham.org.
Saturday, April 9 Adopt-a-Road - AdoptA-Road clean up is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Meet at Allyn Brook Park for bags and ties. Rain or shine. For more information, call 860-348-0798. Relay for Life - Relay for Life kick off party is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 6 p.m., at Indian Springs. Hazardous waste collection - A hazardous waste collection is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Clinton Public Works Garage, 117 Nod Road, Clinton. Track - CHRS at Bellringer Invitational, E. Hampton, 10 a.m.
Monday, April 11 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club is scheduled to meet Monday, April 11, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic is planned for 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. New members are always welcome.
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Coginchaug Regional High School 2016 spring sports schedule Baseball Friday, April 8 - CRHS vs. Hyde/Hillhouse at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 11 - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Hale-Ray HS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 - CRHS vs. Westbrook at Westbrook HS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 15 - CRHS vs. North Branford at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 18 - CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Old Saybrook HS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 4 p.m. Friday, April 22 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 25 - CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 - CRHS vs. Morgan at Indian River Complex, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 - CRHS vs. Portland at Portland, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 2 - CRHS vs. East Hampton at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 - CRHS vs. New London at Sal Amanti Field, 4 p.m. Friday, May 6 - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, 4 p.m. Monday, May 9 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth HS, 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 - CRHS vs. North Branford at North Branford HS, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 12 - CRHS vs. Morgan at Helmuth H. Brown Field, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 16 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional High School, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18 - CRHS vs. Woodland at Woodland HS, 4 p.m.
Softball Friday, April 8 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional High School, 4 p.m. Monday, April 11 - CRHS vs. North Branford at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell HS, 4 p.m. Friday, April 15 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth HS, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 18 - CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 - CRHS vs. Westbrook at Westbrook HS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 22 - CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 25 - CRHS vs. East Hampton at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 - CRHS vs. Portland at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 29 - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Hale Ray, 4 p.m. Monday, May 2 - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Friday, May 6 - CRHS vs. North Branford at Totoket Park, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 9 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 - CRHS vs. Morgan at Peters Complex, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 13 - CRHS vs. Berlin at Sage Park, 7 p.m.
Monday, May 16 - CRHS vs. Woodland at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 - CRHS vs. Nonnewaug at Ed Parmelee Memorial Field, 4 p.m. Thursday, May 19 - CRHS vs. Middletown at Atwell Field CRHS, 7 p.m.
Boys golf Tuesday, April 12 - CRHS vs. East Hampton at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 14 - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Fox Hopyard, 3 p.m. Friday, April 15 - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 - CRHS vs. Morgan at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 28 - CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Black Hall Club, Old Lyme, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 - CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Fenwick, 3 p.m. Friday, May 6 - CRHS vs. Portland at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Monday, May 9 - CRHS vs. North Branford at Indian Springs, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth, East Hampton at Haddam-Killingworth, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 - CRHS vs. North Branford at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Thursday, May 19 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Fox Hopyard CC, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 25 - CRHS vs. East Hampton at Black Birch CC, 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26 - CRHS at Shoreline Championships at Stanley Golf Course, New Britain.
Outdoor track and field Saturday, April 9 - CRHS at Bellringer Invitational East Hampton, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 12 - CRHS vs. Old Lyme, Old Saybrook at Old Lyme HS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 15 - CRHS at Record-Journal Invite at Cheshire HS, TBA. Tuesday, April 26 - CRHS vs. Portland,Hyde Leadership at Portland, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 29 - CRHS vs. Stafford Invitational at Stafford HS, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth, Valley Regional at Haddam-Killingworth, 3:45 p.m. Friday, May 6 - CRHS at Irv Black Invitational at Veterans Stadium, New Britain, TBA. Saturday, May 7 - CRHS at Marty Roberts Invitational at CRHS, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 - CRHS vs. East Hampton, North Branford at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, May 14 - CRHS at Runnin’ Rams Invitational at Old Saybrook HS, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17 - CRHS vs. Hale Ray, Hyde Leadership, Morgan at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 19 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional Freshman Invitational at Valley Regional HS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 - CRHS at Shoreline Conference Championships, 2 p.m.
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The Islamic Association of Connecticut on the Berlin Turnpike invites high school students to embrace different religions while playing games on Sunday, April 17, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The event marks the second Youth Hangout program at the mosque so far this year as part of an ongoing effort to stop religious misunderstandings. “We are making the first step towards change,” said Bassma Saeed, Co-Chair of Youth Hangouts. Youth Hangouts look to
bring peace and understanding into the surrounding communities, according to a statement from Reza Mansoor, Islamic Association of Greater Hartford Berlin Mosque President. “It’s important so that we can ease the tension that’s been there before,” Saeed said. The spring hangout will consist of five different stations with various games. Some games include Catch Phrase, Minute to Win it and other group activities. Teams for the stations will be created when the participants arrive at the mosque. “It is more diverse and in-
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tegrated this way,” Saeed said. She hopes to surpass the last Youth Hangout, which had a Jeopardy theme. More than 100 high schoolers participated in the February event. Saeed says they were only expecting around 70. In a survey after the program, teens requested more games for the next event and gave positive feedback about the experience. “They told us that they’ve never seen anything like this with all involved,” Saeed noted. Parents also gave opinions on the gathering. “They explained that they really haven’t seen an outlet like this,” Saeed said. Parents went on a tour of the mosque and participated in a Q&A session. Saeed See Hangout / Page A15
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Junior Achievement names president, CEO The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement (JA) of Southwest New England appointed Kensington resident Jeremy D. Race to succeed Lou Golden, who is retiring as president and chief executive officer on June 30. Race is the organization’s current chief operating officer and has been a member of the JA staff for nearly 14 years. His appointment was recommended to the board by the organization’s executive committee. “Jeremy cares deeply about the JA mission and brings great leadership ability, a strong strategic sense and an excellent understanding of the organization,” said Christine Bromberg, a partner in the law firm of Robinson & Cole, who is JA’s board chair. “Jeremy has been a key part of the of the organization’s successes in recent years, helping to grow its financial base, broaden its reach and launch many new, innovative, high impact programs.” Under Golden’s leadership since 2002, the organization has more than tripled its revenues and dramatically increased the number of students served.
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A WILD AND BUSY WEEK FOR LOCAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Theater kids everywhere have to wait their turn to go on stage. While waiting, Autumn Fischer, left, and Amanda Kowalczyk follow along in their scripts for “The Lion King, Jr.”
Mary Kaliszewski, left, and Abbey Brandt bring the drama to rehearsals for “Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.” Because of alternating schedules, some kids practice and perform in more than one show at the same time. Mary also plays Max in “The Sound of Music.”
“Good News” uses live music, provided by the CRHS band.
Tucker Carroll, right, faces tough questions from Conner Byrne in a scene from ‘Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.’ Director Julia Kannam, seated at right, gives notes to one of the casts of “The Sound of Music.” The 131 students in the JLPA/PaperHouse production split into two casts, each performing two shows. “Nuns have fun,” one of the mottos of JLPA/ PaperHouse’s “The Sound of Music,” is reflected in the smiles of Nuns, from left, Kaitlyn Finnerty, Nora O’Connell and Allison Sambor.
As long as the script calls for it, it is okay to yell at your cast mates, as Ava Marenna, standing, and Brendan Coppola, playing Timon and Pumba, know. This Lion King rehearsal is the last one before the cast goes “off book,” meaning they will no longer carry scripts and have to have their lines memorized.
Sophie Cassarino (center) sings lead in ‘Conjuction Junction’ for ‘Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.,’ joined by Gabby Amleto (left) and Carly Astorino.
closure: This reporter serves as a producer for “The Sound of Music.”) Strong School puts on “Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.” directed by music teacher Mike Meurs on May 6 and 7, a Friday and Saturday. “Schoolhouse Rock, Jr.” brings the classic Saturday morning animated songs into play form.
The Memorial School Drama Club performs “The Lion King, Jr.” later in May. Music teacher and director Tim Fisher said “The Lion King” was always one of his favorite Disney movies so once a version became available to use, the play choice was easy. These pictures capture
Theater ater, “The Sound of Music” goes next, on Friday, Saturday tumes, props, and backdrops. and Sunday, April 29, 30 and “Good News,” a 1920s com- May 1, also at CRHS. Made edy set on a college campus, up of students in grades 1 will be performed Thursday, through 8 from both the InFriday and Saturday, April 7 tegrated and Contemporary programs, “The Sound of Muto 9 at 7:30 p.m. at CRHS. Produced by the John Ly- sic” cast incorporated some man Parents Association and costumes into their rehearsPaperHouse community the- als during the week. (Full disFrom Page A1
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Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Friday; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book & Bake Sale The library is accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks for the annual book sale. No VHS tapes, magazines, text books or encyclopedias. The sale is scheduled for Friday, April 15, noon to 5 p.m. (a fee is charged on Friday) and Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Passport to Connecticut Libraries April 1 to 30, your library card opens the world through books, audio books, music CDs and DVDs. Let your library card open the doors of Connecticut libraries by participating in the Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program. The Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program invites you to visit all of the participating Connecticut public libraries. Each library has its own architecture, vibe and collection to explore and browse. The program is open to adults and children, and the hope is that it encourages residents to explore the amazing diversity of our public libraries. To participate, visit your local participating library to pick up your Passport. They will stamp it and give you a token gift to get you started.
Take your Passport as you visit other participating libraries. At each visit, you must show your library card, and the library will stamp your Passport and give you another small gift. If you visit at least five participating libraries and return your passport to a participating library by May 6, you will be entered into one statewide drawing for a chance to win a gift card (one adult winner and one child winner.) Children’s Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Notary Public available, by appointment only.
Durham Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for children LEGO WeDoRobotics New Projects (7 to 11 years.) Saturday, April 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Habitat Exploration with the Lutz Children’s Museum (5 to 10 years.) Friday, April 22, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Programs for teens Teen Lounge. Weekdays, 2:30 to 5 p.m. A place set aside in the library for teens to hang out and use the library laptops. Drop in. Life-Size Games Party (ages 12 to 18.) Saturday, April 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Programs for adults See Library / Page A19
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United Churches of Durham Services - The United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. Holy Communion, open to all, is scheduled for the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome. Christian Education The United Churches of Durham schedules Christian Education classes for SunA look at the most recent Youth Hangout event at the days, 9 to 9:45 a.m., before Islamic Association of Greater Hartford Berlin Mosque. The intergenerational worship at 10 a.m. next event, Spring Fest, is scheduled for April 17 at 2 p.m. This gives children, young | Contributed adults and adults their own time to learn, then to attend worship together. Classes meet in the Lower Level of Saeed explained. “They’re the Fellowship Hall at the From Page A10 the future and they can help United Churches, 228 Main stressed that conversations end the misconceptions and St. on religious tolerance need stereotypes.” The best part about the to continue at home. “We’ve been getting a lot of hangout program, Saeed said, is that participants often find interest in this,” she said. Four other coordinators out that they have more in help create the Youth Hang- common with their peers outs and several advisors than they initially thought. “They are able to see those also lend a hand. Right now the hangouts are only for high similarities and relate,” she schoolers but the mosque added. The RSVP list is still hopes to extend the activities to younger kids in the near open for local high schoolers to sign up at: http://bit. future. “Youths can voice change,” ly/1L9zxev
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years.
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Hard Hat Cafe 181 N. Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-626-5190 hardhatcafect.com 15 beers on tap, 12 large screen TV’s, happy hour, drink specials and world famous wings.
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519 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-235-9123 Open Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. Sunday 12 noon - 10pm. Closed Monday. We deliver (delivery charges apply). Minimum order of $12 or more.
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Community conservation workshop Cleaning overview, demonstration and community effort from, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch noon to 1 p.m. Stone setting overviews, demonstration for setting single stones and community effort, 1 to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome. Wear appropriate work clothes, boots, work gloves.
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welcome. Volunteers are needed for The festivities of the 150th subcommittees and to coordianniversary of Middlefield nate events. For more information, conare scheduled to run through tact Chris Hurlbert at MidJune of 2016. Residents, non-profits, dlefield Park and Recreation, civic groups and businesses at 860-349-7122. are welcome to attend our monthly meeting (rotating Traditional tea between the third Sunday and Monday of each month.) In celebration of MiddleEveryone’s involvement is field’s 150th birthday, a tra-
ditional tea is planned for Saturday, May 14, 1 p.m., at the Lyman Homestead. A fee is charged. Seating is limited. The event is hosted by Gwen Brayshaw. For more information and to reserve tickets, call Netta O’Connor at 860-349-9497. After reserving, tickets must be purchased (in person) at the Middlefield Town Clerk’s office.
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quired at 860-349-3153. Yoga - The Durham SeSpring Bingo is scheduled nior Board has scheduled a for Wednesday, April 20, 1 Yoga Tune Up series at the p.m., at the Durham Activity Durham Activity Center. A fee is charged. Four classes Center. A fee is charged. will focus on preparing for spring and summer activiDurham Activity ties. Classes include toning, Center flexibility, relevant anatomy, Wii Bowling - Wii Bowl- guided breath, meditation ing is scheduled for Wednes- and deep tissue massage on days, 11 a.m., at the Durham specially-designed therapy Activity Center. Participants balls using The Roll Model are welcome to stay for lunch, Method. Yoga mats required. however, reservations are re- Some floor ability recom-
mended, though most activities can be modified for chair or standing. All levels welcome. Classes are scheduled from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. as follows: April 14 - Shoulders and Hips Tune May 12 - Back and Core Tune June 9 - Total Body Tune For more information, call Sherry Hill at Durham Recreation, 860-343-6724; or instructor Katy Forline, 860-930-0890.
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Police look to curb distracted driving ers started to get the message as a result of this crackdown, and law enforcement wrote over 22,000 citations as part of last year’s effort to get drivers to put down their phones and pay attention to the road. “The laws are well known for the most part,” Sgt. John Quilter said. “Connecticut has been ahead of the curve in terms of passing tough laws and enforcing them, and while this is a difficult habit to break, the impacts this behavior can
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Looking at ways to combat stress eating Maybe you turn to junk Stress is one of the most common causes of overeat- food to “boost energy” or to help deal with ing and weight gain. feelings of anxiety, Can you relate? frustration, anger, Your day gets busy, or sadness. All the life feels overwhile you’re gaining whelming, and you weight and feeling find yourself (withworse instead of out much thought) better. inhaling a sugary As much as you fatty “treat” because you think it’s Jane Grant want to stop stress eating, it’s hard to going to make you feel better – and it does, for control because (ironically) it happens when you’re about a minute.
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Child sex slavery: No pimps convicted in 10 years The state’s Trafficking In Persons Council said in its 2015 report that the Connecticut chief state’s attorney’s office had informed them that federal prosecutors at the U.S. attorney’s office handle most, if not all of the investigations that may lead to prosecutions in Connecticut. In the last decade, the Connecticut U.S. attorney’s office has prosecuted 28 cases for sex trafficking, most of which involved children. Twenty-six pleaded guilty or were con-
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While more than 400 children who have been sold for sex or forced labor have been referred to Connecticut’s child welfare agency in recent years, not a single person has been convicted in state court of trafficking in the last 10 years. Top state legislators and the Permanant Commission on the Status of Women announced those statistics in March and held a press conference at the state Capitol complex to draw attention to the problem. A two-hour forum with experts on the topic followed. While most cases involve sex crimes, some children and adults are forced to work without pay in homes or businesses. “What we need to focus on now is support of the law enforcement component. Multiple arrests, prosecutions and incarcerations will not only erode the sex trafficking industry in Connecticut, but will send a very clear message that those who engage in this type of crime will be arrested and imprisoned,” said Sen. Danté Bartolomeo, the co-chairwoman of the legislature’s Committee on Children. As the Department of Children and Families ramped up its efforts in 2012 to better identify victims and get them help, the Connecticut Mirror reported that few pimps are ever arrested. Major obstacles stand in the way of prosecution, including the lack of a coordinated approach among officials and the fear instilled in victims about what will happen to them or their families if they come forward. “They are so terrified of their pimp,” Krishna Patel, the assistant prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Bridgeport, said then. “I know for a fact I have trafficking cases that I will not be able to charge anyone. It’s really hard to prove a case without a willing victim.” Sen. Tim Larson, the co-chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee, expressed disappointment over the situation. “It is not enough to pass a law that says we are going to
protect people from trafficking, one of the most violent and brutal types of crimes,” he said in a press release. “We must also commit to investigating this type of crime, and enforcing the law where a crime is found to have occurred. That is the only way we can seek justice for those who have become victims of human traffickers. I find it shocking that in the few cases that have gone before the courts, not one alleged trafficker has been convicted.”
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Scholarship Durham Lions Club is accepting applications for a scholarship available to residents of Durham who are graduating seniors from any high school. Emphasis is on public service. Deadline is April 18. Applications are available at Coginchaug Regional High School guidance office. Liberty Bank is accepting applications for the 2016 Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship to a graduating high school senior planning to major in engineering or a technology-related field. Deadline is Tuesday, April 19. For more information and criteria, call 860-638-2961 or www.libertybankfoundation.org/programs.
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Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels St., Middletown, has scheduled its TECHNO Camp for students entering seventh and eighth grade who want to explore career opportunities in culinary, manufacturing, carpentry, collision repair, hair-
dressing and cosmetology, electrical and electromechanical trades. Students will be exposed to other enrichment activities such as Hands on Science, Photo Journalism and Peace Quilt. There is no cost to attend TECHNO Camp.
The camp is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, June 27 to 30, July 5 to 8, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact Lyn Caliendo at 860-344-7100, ext. 406 or visit middle school guidance offices after June 1.
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Live Well workshops The Town of Durham has scheduled free Live Well workshops for Tuesdays, through May 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. For more information, contact Claudia White at 860-301-8215.
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