4-17-2009TownTimes by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 16, Issue 1

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Friday, April 17, 2009

Happy Earth Day 2009 — April 22

Durham Fair admission and parking to increase this year By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

Since December, the Durham Fair Association has been working on their budget that, like everybody else’s budget, required some changes in order to adapt to conditions in the economy.

For the last four years, admission prices have remained the same, and there has never been a cost for Durham Fair parking, until now. “We spent several long nights and long meetings working on this, and it wasn’t a decision we made lightly,” said Michelle LaPointe,

marketing coordinator for the Durham Fair. In the area of admission prices, one-day adult tickets are increasing from $12 to $15, senior tickets (62 +) are increasing from $10 to $13, ATM tickets that can be purchased at Liberty Bank are going from $10 to $15, online

tickets from $12 to $15, season (three-day) tickets from $25 to $32 and exhibitor tickets from $15 to $20. Student admission will remain at $7 and kids 11 years and younger will still be admitted for free. See Durham Fair, page 6

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In this issue ... Calendar ..........................4 Durham Briefs ..........16-17 Earth Day .............7, 21-24 Easter ................26-27 & 40 Invention Convention18-19 Middlefield Briefs.....14-15 Obituary ........................28 Sports.........................31-33

Need help cleaning up? It is that time of year again when residents look for the Coginchaug National Honor Society’s annual spring cleanup fundraiser. In the past, students have cleared gardens of leaves and twigs, spread mulch, even painted barns. Usually a team of three or four NHS students is sent to help you beautify your yard. Your donation of $50 an hour goes to help support our activities and charities such as our own Malawi student from Save the

Town Times Community Briefs Children, and local food banks, just to name a few. If you are interested in “hiring” an NHS team, please call Coginchaug High School at (860) 349-7215 between April 20 and 29. Please give the secretaries the following information — your name, phone number, and a brief description of the kind of work you need done. Our NHS students will try to respond to your phone messages by the end of the week of April 27. We certainly appreciate your support and hope to assist our neighbors with their spring cleaning needs.

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Residents from the towns of Durham, Middlefield, Cromwell, East Hampton, Haddam and Portland can participate in a free electronics recycling program to be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Essex Transfer Station, Town Dump Road. Items being accepted include computers, televisions, fax machines, stereos, tape players, microwave ovens, monitors, VCRs, printers, camcorders, pagers, radios, cell phones, copiers, telephone equipment, electric typewriters and compact disc

players. Electronics from businesses and institutions are not accepted. For more information or additional dates and locations, contact CRRA at (860) 757-7700 or visit www.crra.org.

Blue child abuse prevention project between 1 and 3 p.m. in front of Durham Pharmacy.

Exchange members unite for child abuse prevention

Believe in the Blue is an effort to reach families all across the nation with helpful, positive parenting tips. Exchange believes parents have the power to make positive parenting choices “This will be an event to raise awareness about the positive impact parents and caregivers can have on children and to offer some helpful tips about positive parenting,” said Exchange’s national president Floyd Culver.

Members of the Exchange Club of Durham and Middlefield will join thousands of fellow Exchange members across the country for the single biggest child abuse prevention service event in the Exchange’s 98 year history on April 18. They will be participating in the Believe in the

Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give our news department a call at (860) 349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. In the Middlefield Board of Finance Brief in the April 10 issue, Chuck Corley reported that the Registrars of Voters requested $20,000 to cover the hours worked during elections. Registrars Barbara Rowe and Barbara Jean DiMauro later reported that they were asking that the $20,000 budgeted for annual election work in previous years be raised back to that amount since reporting requirements, not to mention additional referenda, have grown over the years.

Since the inception of Believe in the Blue Day in 2007, nearly one million tip cards have been distributed across the country.

The National Exchange Club is a group of men and women working to make America a better place to live through one national project, the prevention of child abuse, and other community service projects. To date, the National Exchange Club’s efforts have helped more than 656,000 families and 1.6 million children break the cycle of abuse through its parent aide program and public education projects.

If you are interested in joining the Durham Middlefield Exchange Club, please contact Philip Gaudreau at (860) 467-6956 or by e-mail at pgaudreau41@comcast.net.

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Durham Emergency Facilities Committee flying under the radar It’s not on purpose, but after intermittent front and center conversation about consolidating Durham emergency services on the firehouse property and the two adjacent town-owned parcels, the most recent committee to study the subject has advanced quite far without attracting the kind of attention regularly accorded to earlier discussions. Now, however, they’ve advanced to the place where they put forward a Request for Qualification (RFQ) document that netted interested architects, and they have chosen a pool of seven or so to receive Request for Proposal (RFP) documents. According to fire chief Harry Hall, a member of the committee, the RFP documents are in town officials’ hands for legal checking etc. with the expectation that they will be distributed this week sometime. What has not happened thus far is that this committee has not produced any plans themselves. “This time, we’re leaving it for the experts,” explained Hall.

and businesses. When the messages are received, each person is able to follow instructions to confirm receipt of the notification, or a message left on a voicemail confirms that the message was sent. Willett said about 1,400 people responded, confirming that they received the message. “It wasn’t 100 percent, but in a real emergency, the system would continue to notify the contact,” Willett said. “It was a very good experience for (First Selectman) Laura Francis and I because we wanted to make sure the system could perform in a real emergency.” Willett said “you dance a fine line when you do these

types of messages to an entire population.” There were some issues of people thinking they didn’t receive the message while they were out. The problem was that they just didn’t have their cell phones signed up to receive alerts, and the message was left on their voice mailbox at home. As new features and functions are added, residents can expect more test messages in the future, maybe even later this summer. If Middlefield and Region School District 13 join the system as well, it would present another opportunity to test the system, Willett said.

at the ambulance barn, located in front of Durham Manufacturing on Main Street, which suffers from leakage

and mold. Officials are hoping that environmental and safety issues can be addressed over the short term,

and that after consolidation of emergency facilities, the town-owned building will be available for dry storage.

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Oddfellows Playhouse is now scheduling placement auditions for its Summer Shakespeare Academy, an intensive four-week program from June 29 to July 25. The academy is open to anyone aged 14 to 18 who has completed ninth grade. Teens will work with artistic director Jeffery Allen and other professional artists and present mainstage performances of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost on July 23-25. Auditions are by appointment at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. in Middletown. Come prepared to perform a short Shakespeare monologue of 12-20 lines, which must be memorized. To schedule an audition, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org.

After the committee interviews those in the pool of seven who choose to proceed to the RFP level, the chosen applicant will interview the chiefs of service, or the ambulance chief, the fire chief, the Resident State Trooper and the Emergency Management director, as well as any other applicable officials, and then present their view of what would best serve the town. Thus the question of how and where and to what extent the firehouse will be expanded, whether or how the vacant, town-owned houses on either side of the firehouse will be part of the project and what the financial implications might be are all still up in the air. However, Hall says that the committee has laid out time lines and would like to be able to present something to townspeople by the end of the summer. “That’s dependent on many factors though,” Hall admitted, “but we want to get it right so we’ll take the time we need.” Committee co-chairs, who Hall characterizes as diligent and hard-working, are Andy Meiman and David Heer. Ambulance Barn Meanwhile, town officials have issued an RFP for work

The first official test message from SAFER Durham was sent out last Saturday at 11:30 a.m. to nearly 2,800 households, or 5,000 contact points. The test was basically a welcome message to people who have signed up, and to encourage those who haven’t yet to go to the Durham website to do so, said emergency management director Francis Willett. “We are very pleased with the results of how fast the system performed, and this was just a sliver of its capabilities,” he said. Willett said the system, provided by 3N Global, is designed to efficiently call or email as many contacts as possible, including residents

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Town Times and Places

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Cogin-Chuggers The Cogin-Chuggers Square Dance Club will hold their April Showers dance tonight at Brewster School from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Ed Rutty will be the caller and Sue Lucibello will cue the rounds. Donation is $6 per person. For more information, call (203) 235-1604 or visit www.coginchuggers.net. Free Lecture The distinguished writers series presents Pulitzer prizewinning author Edward P. Jones in the Chapel on the Wesleyan campus at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY

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Publishing secrets Jan Kardys, literary agent and president of Black Hawk Enterprises, will speak from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. She will provide information on all facets of getting your book through the publishing process. Call (860) 347-2528 for info. Electronic Recycling Residents from Durham and Middlefield can participate in a free electronics recycling program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Essex Transfer Station, Town Dump Road. All home electronics will be accepted. Electronics from businesses and institutions are not accepted. For more information or additional dates and locations, contact CRRA at (860) 7577700 or visit www.crra.org. Tag Sale St. James Episcopal Church will have a tag sale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a huge selection of miscellaneous items. The Parish Hall is located on the corner of Killingworth Road and Rte 81. For information, call Amy Soobitsky (860) 345-2006. Family Story Time Storyteller Lot Therrio will entertain the entire family at 10 a.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Come and enjoy Lot’s stories from Japan, China, Europe, North America and Africa. Call (860) 3472528 for more information. Child Abuse Prevention Members of the Exchange

Club of Durham and Middlefield will join thousands of fellow Exchangites across the country for the Believe in the Blue child abuse prevention project between 1 and 3 p.m. in front of Durham Pharmacy. Petting Zoo Support the Relay for Life Team Dolphin Days at a petting zoo event at 74 Ernest Dr., (off Route 17) in Durham from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 admission includes a small petting zoo, a picture with your favorite animal, bag of popcorn and juice. Call (860) 3430398 for info. Anne Frank Broadway actors Scotty Bloch and Peter Walker, of Chester, star in a dramatic reading of an essay by David Hays questioning what it would have been like if Anne Frank had escaped her captors and lived in the Connecticut River Valley. This event takes place at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 East Kings Highway in Chester. (Tickets at the door will be $25.) Included in the cost is a wine and cheese reception. Call (860) 526-8920 for advance reservation prices.

SUNDAY

April 19 Middletown Chorale At 4 p.m. the Greater Middletown Chorale and the Wesleyan University Concert Choir will perform at the Crowell Concert Hall on the Wesleyan campus in Middletown. The combined choirs will perform Schubert’s “Mass in G” with a string orchestra. Tickets are $25 or $20 for seniors and students and are available on line at www.wesleyan.edu/boxoffice. Fish With Friends Meet at the United Churches of Durham at 1:30 p.m. with your fishing gear, kayak, canoes, etc, and caravan over to Miller’s Pond for an afternoon of picnicking, fishing and fellowship. Bring a contribution for a potluck picnic. Call (860) 349-3683 for information. WESU Music Fair WESU will host a community record, CD, music fair and

sale at Beckham Hall on the Wesleyan campus at 11 a.m.

MONDAY

April 20 Spring Recess District 13 spring break begins today, students return to school on April 27.

TUESDAY

April 21 PFLAG Meeting Greater New Haven/Shoreline Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays) meets to offer support, information and education and to advocate for LGBT loved ones. Meetings are held at the Church of the Redeemer 185 Cold Spring St.in New Haven, the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For info e-mail greaternewhavenpflag@yahoo.com or call (203) 458-0493. Earth Day Conversation Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, hosts “Earth Day Eve Transition Town: Middletown.” The Art Farm will hold an open community conversation about preparing ourselves and community for life after fossil fuels. Call (860) 346-4390.

WEDNESDAY

April 22 TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For information, call Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 349-9433. Images of America: Middletown Authors Kathleen and Bob Hubbard will sign and discuss their book Images of America: Middletown at 6 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Call (860) 347-2528 for info. Healing Service The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, will hold a Eucharistic and healing service each Wednesday at 9 a.m. Call (860) 349-9644 for info. Earth Day Celebration Jane L. Harris, a member of the Middletown Urban Forestry Commission, is the featured speaker at 4 p.m. at

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the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Jane will explain the benefits of planting a tree. The group will plant a tree and each child will be given a tree to plant at home. Call (860) 347-2528 for info. Ice Carving The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Cook Chef program will hold an ice carving event at Vinal Technical High School at 3 p.m. The ice sculpted will be on display at the program’s graduation ceremony in May. Wait Until Dark The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. in Ivoryton, presents Wait Until Dark tonight through May 10. Tickets prices range from $15 to $35. Durham’s Michael Barra appears in this play. For tickets or show times, call (860) 7677318 or visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org.

THURSDAY

April 23 Learn About Wild Foods at Russell Library Naturalist/author Steve Brill will speak at 7 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Learn to recognize, harvest and enjoy common herbs, greens, shoots, roots and mushrooms that flourish in early spring. Call (860) 3472528 for more information. Business After Work The Galleria Design Center, 234 Middle St. in Middletown will host this Chamber of Commerce event from 5 to 7 p.m For Information, call (860) 347-6924. Church Program Church of the The Epiphany presents the “3D Plan/Journey to Wholeness” at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall on Main Street in Durham. This on-going program is for eating right, living well, and loving God. The 3D plan will help you to make gradual changes that are positive, practical and proven to become permanent. Art Therapy Show The SandMan Gallery and Frame Shoppe, 41 West Main St. in Meriden, will feature artwork from art therapist, Carolyn Burgess, patents and caregivers. She will be on hand to answer question about art therapy and its benefits for even those not artistic. There will be re-

freshments and music as well from 6 to 8 p.m. Flower Arranging Catherine Epright and Tony Palmieri from Datura Florists will talk at noon at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. There will be a demonstration of basic principles of flower arranging. Call (860) 347-2528 for information.

FRIDAY

April 24

Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the United Churches Hall, 228 Main St. in Durham, at 7:30 a.m. today and every Friday. Contact Kirk Hagert at (860) 3495626 for more information. Dance Program Wesleyan University hosts Rubberbandance Group Phase II tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. Visit www.rubberbanddancegroup.com for info. For tickets, call (860) 685-3355 or visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa. Jazz Orchestra The Wesleyan Jazz Orchestra will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. in the Crowell Concert Hall on the Wesleyan campus. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa or call (860) 685-3355.

SATURDAY

April 25

Fiddles in the Firehouse Internationally known fiddler Stacy Phillips and local fiddle star Timothy Hayes will perform with guitarist and singer Paul Howard and local guitarist Jon Swift. Chili tasting, cornbread, macaroni and cheese and desserts will be part of the evening. Beverages will be available for purchase. The evening begins at 6 p.m. and musicians will play until 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $3 for children under 12. Call (860) 349-1916 for info. Dedication The Durham Conservation Commission will dedicate two trees in memory of Charles Wimler and Roger Newton at 10 a.m. at White’s Farm on Maple Avenue, just north of the Durham Fair Grounds.

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Durham town budget calls forth little response By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

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rate in Durham would be 26.63, while the current mill rate is 26.25. One audience member asked the board why other communities are able to fund building extensions and ambulance replacements, while Durham does not. This led to a discussion of the costs of paid emergency services versus volunteer services. There will be a town meeting to vote on the budget on Monday, May 11, at 8 p.m. at Coginchaug High School. All registered voters and/or property owners in the town of Durham are eligible to vote. This is your final chance to have a say.

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Durham Middlefield Exchange Club hosted their annual Spaghetti Dinner at CRHS in March. Event chairman Mike Cheney was very pleased to report a record was set with 748 plates of spaghetti served. The hard-working club members and high school students kept the serving line to 10 minutes while serving up the best spaghetti and meatballs in town. Exchange members would like to extend a hardy thank you to the community for supporting this event. As a result of their participation, over $5,000 net profit was raised. The club, as always, is pleased to donate back to our towns. This event would not be possible without the support of our business community. The Exchange Club would encourage you to patronize the following organizations which

support us: Stew Leonard’s, Lyman Orchards, New World Laser Tag, Brenda’s Main Street Feed, Carmine’s Pizza, Coginchaug Package Store, Cozy Corner, Dean’s Auto Works, Durham Fair Association, Durham Market, Durham Fitness, Durham Pharmacy, Durham Wine and Spirits, Four Your Paws Only, Home Team Supply, Illiano’s, Jerry’s Pizza, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Lino’s Market, Little Rooster Package Store, Lombardi’s Restaurant, Middlefield Pizza, New England Stream and Field, Northeast Utilities, Pizza Palace, Split Enz, Tan Lines, The Bottle Shop, The Wine Cellar, Time Out Tavern and Uncle Bob’s Flower and Garden. The Durham Middlefield Exchange Club is made up of 80 of your neighbors; visit www.dmexchangeclub.com and/or attend one of our next meetings.

The $5,124,880 budget for the town of Durham was presented at the April 13 public hearing, but there was little public-generated discussion to follow. After Board of Finance chairman Fran Korn presented the 2009-10 budget, he gave credit to First Selectman Laura Francis’s office and town employees for their “cooperative effort to watch spending.” Included in those cooperative efforts were salary freezes by elected officials and library staff give-backs of $11,000. “There was very little for the Board of Finance to do this year,” he said. “Everyone pulled together, and we’ve done the best we can at the moment.” The proposed budget is $212,059- or 4 percent- less than the current year’s budg-

et of $5.3 million. Korn highlighted areas of significant increases or decreases in the budget. There are reductions in the first selectman’s office of $178,047 with a decrease in consulting fees, $23,039 from the first selectman’s staff with reductions of 10 hours per week and heating fuel goes down by $6,400 because of a new contract. Areas of increase include highway fuel, up $7,050 because the current budget was too low, and $22,000 to the resident trooper’s budget because the town-paid portion of the program will soon increase from 70 percent to possibly as much as 85 percent. This is part of the ongoing budget discussions at the state capitol. The Grand List went up by $10.7 million, while state and local revenues decreased, but only by roughly $200,000. If the town and school budgets are approved, the mill

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A promising and effective new form of technology, which was originally developed by a NASA senior scientist, may point to the future of cataract detection. The low-powered laser device was first intended to help astronauts with experiments that involve growing crystals in space. However, when the scientist’s own father developed cataracts that required surgery, his son thought about applying the technology toward determining when eyes become vulnerable to developing cataracts. The laser device detects alpha-crystallin proteins in the eye, which are responsible for maintaining eye-lens transparency. When levels of alpha-crystallin decrease, eye lenses begin to cloud up. By using the NASA-inspired device to check levels of the protein, ophthalmologists hope to someday offer patients insight into their cataract vulnerability. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other. We look forward to helping you understand your needs and providing information so you may make an informed decision regarding vision correction. We’re located at 400 Saybrook Rd., Middletown, with an additional location in Marlborough, and 4 Grove Beach Rd. North, Westbrook, where our courteous staff is professional and well trained. Please call 860.347.7466 to schedule your next eye examination. We are happy to answer all your questions and we will work with you to find the most convenient appointment. We possess high personal and professional standards, impeccable integrity, and exceptional knowledge in all facets of eye care. We have an on-location optical shop for your convenience.

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Student of the Month honored

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Jenna Langhans, a senior at Coginchaug received the Rotary Club of Middletown’s “Student of The Month” award. Criteria for selection are high academic achievement combined with volunteerism. She was presented with the award at a luncheon on Tuesday, April 7. From left, president Ken Vaughn, Sergeant at Arms Frank Sumpter, Jenna Langhans, Sue Langhans, director of guidance at Coginchaug Beth Galligan and Dr. Stegve Wysowski, principal Photo submitted by Steve Wysowski of Coginchaug.

In addition to admission price increases, parking will now cost $5 for Strickland, Greenbacker and Wimler farms with shuttle service to the fairgrounds. White’s Farm, which is available to vendors and volunteers only, will remain at no charge. According to Durham Fair president Gene Chiappetta, parking expenses at the Durham Fair exceed $130,000 for the buses, drivers, parking lots, parking lot attendants, portable toilets and light towers, and the new parking fees will help cover some of this cost. But a big factor in the decision to raise prices came from the torrential rain during the 2008 Durham Fair weekend that cost $500,000 out of Durham Fair savings to cover expenses. Without the raised fees, Chiappetta said the 2009 projections for a “good year” – one with no rain – is $240,000 needed from savings. Fair officials feel they can’t keep going into the red every year. “What we gain in revenue, we’re turning around and putting it back out there with expenses,” explained LaPointe. “We’re 100 percent dependent on the weather,” added Chiappetta. “If we left

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the prices alone, the costs would definitely exceed the revenue.” For the reason of rain dependency, the Durham Fair used to purchase rainy day insurance, but that also became too expensive, Chiappetta explained. The insurance cost $24,000 for three days of $300,000 worth of coverage, but the coverage was limited and rigid. “We forced ourselves to do self-insurance, where we basically had to find savings,” he said. Program changes One of the biggest changes this year will be the Sunday entertainment format on the Main Stage, said LaPointe. There will no longer be a national act, but rather a family day component that will most likely feature entertainment related to Connecticut. “This was a cost-savings

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New bottle bill is good news for environment and economy turned.” This, he says, adds up to about $20 million dollars, so the bottle bill has two good purposes; it is good for the environment and it is money for the state in a time of deficit. “It’s good for the environment not just because it removes trash from our rivers and roadsides, but because it extends the life of our landfills, saves cities and towns money in trash-tipping fees, and puts glass and plastic back to use as recycled consumer goods,” Sen. Meyer said. In fact, the non-partisan state Office of Fiscal Analysis estimated that under last year’s similar bill (SB 357), municipalities would save up to $400,000 in Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority (CRRA) tipping fees in 2010, since there would be less curbside recycling to haul away and less “tonnage” for towns to pay for. Connecticut’s bottle bill was first enacted by the legislature in April 1978 and implemented on January 1, 1980. In its first 25 years, it is estimated that Connecticut has prevented 20 billion bottles and

cans from ending up as litter, and has saved more than 1.3 million tons of otherwise recyclable material from being tossed onto streets and into streams, buried in landfills, or incinerated. The proposed “expanded” bill that was not passed specifically defines a “noncarbonated beverage” as water and other noncarbonated, nonalcoholic and nondairy drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption, but excluding liquid in syrup or concentrated form, a minor flavoring ingredient in food or drink, a seafood, meat or vegetable broth soup, or soy milk or rice milk. One provision of both bills was to increase the fund value of the beverage containers to 10 cents, which research shows 90 percent of people would return, Sen. Meyer said. “But the governor didn’t like that because the state won’t make as much money,” he stated. “I’m definitely going to keep pushing for it because there is no good reason why fruit juices and teas, etc. should-

n’t apply.” State Rep. Richard Roy the House (D-Milford), Chairman of the Environment Committee, was very supportive of adding water bottles to the bill. “The biggest problem is that these bottles are being used by more and more people, but without an incentive to bring these bottles home or to a store for redemption, they are becoming litter along roadways, in parks and on beaches.” Connecticut is one of 11 states in the country with a bottle redemption law; those laws vary from five cents to 15 cents per container, depending on the size and type. Most all of these 11 states charge redemption for beer, carbonated soft drinks and mineral water, but some states also impose a redemption fee on coffee and tea (Hawaii) or on all beverages except dairy products and unprocessed cider (Maine). (Press reporting Wilcox)

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It’s astonishing to think about this, but Town Times is 15 years old with this issue! Our first publication was mailed to residents of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall on April 22, 1994. That’s how long we’ve part of the community. These milestones are easy to keep track of in the newspaper world because, after 52 weekly issues, we switch to a new volume number. Readers can find this “birthday code” on page 1 on the top left below the space for the mailer. This week it reads: Volume 16, Issue 1. That’s newspaper-

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More state control? To the Editor: For years I have argued that Durham’s zoning should require an equation between lot size and the number of bathrooms/bedrooms/laundry rooms/hot tubs/pools for a house, as these reveal likely water use. Water is our limiting resource. Now, drums are beating for “affordable housing,” which would increase density, with extra draws on the aquifer. But now, by happy coincidence, connecting to Middletown’s water mains loom. And as the ambit of governmental services grows, does this facilitate — if not require — more control by the state? Howard B. Field III, Durham

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Letters to the Editor Recently, the CRHS Scholarship Committee held its annual Scholarship ball at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. This was a very successful event and raised over $15,000 which will be distributed to CRHS graduating seniors this coming June. We would like to thank all of our sponsors, our honorary chairperson Mr. Ed Hewitt, our silent auction donors and all those who attended the event. It has been very rewarding to be a member of the Scholarship Committee for the past six years. This group of 25 volunteers devotes their time and talents to raise money which financially assists students of Coginchaug through scholarship awards. This year, however, many of our hardworking volunteer members are ending their three and six year tenures and the committee is in need of new and fresh volunteers. Please consider becoming a part of this very worthy cause which is needed now more than ever. Any community member is welcome to join — you don’t need to

have a student in high school! The commitment only requires attendance at meetings once per month, dipping a few bananas in chocolate at the Durham Fair and planning the Scholarship Ball! If you are interested, you are invited to attend our next meeting which will be held in the faculty lounge at the high school on Monday, May 4 at 7. Or you can contact Lori Sbona at (860) 349-4046. Penny Sawicki, Durham

What’s wrong here? In this economy I would have the expectation that each expenditure would be scrutinized (in fact I expect that all the time….but, that isn’t happening) – I was asked to attend a meeting to discuss the impending failure of Middlefield’s server. As with most things in government, it’s less about technology and more about common sense (or lack thereof). Unlike surrounding towns, Middlefield buys its desktop computers (and servers) from a small in-

state computer company – they handbuild each of them and charge us somewhere in the neighborhood of $900 each for desktops (and a recent quote of $6000 for the server). Computer services never go out to bid. While I was a member of the Board of Finance, I suggested that we could do what the majority of the surrounding towns and businesses do and buy from Dell or HP – where they would provide on-site repair and a better price (as with all my suggestions – this fell on deaf ears). In this meeting, we came to the bottom of the “server issue.” Let me put it in layman’s terms – say you opened your desktop or laptop – and opened Word, Excel, Firefox (and a myriad of other programs) – and the more applications you opened – the slower the system became until finally it froze (a lack of resource issue). Well, this is what’s wrong with the current server. The server is six years old…has 1GB of memory…and is running Exchange, SQL, Oracle (and some weird 16-bit application…but don’t get me started). The server is incapable of

adding more RAM memory, according to the guy who built it, so either you move stuff off or buy new with more capacity (period). Keep in mind the server supports 13 people – so big and beefy is not really the requirement – in fact the same processor with a $200 memory increase would suffice (if the motherboard was capable of adding – which it isn’t). The no-bid consultant also is asking for $4000 for labor to move the data to the new server (this is a flat rate) – if you wanted to play along at home – search the steps necessary to upgrade hardware on a Windows SBS server (it’s really not that bad). We also heard how the town employees seem to have this consultant’s direct number to call – at $125 per hour for “my keyboard isn’t working” questions – I had also previously suggested calling the high school. I’m sure a couple of kids would take a $15 per hour gig to come in and plug that keyboard back in – or help with a Microsoft Word issue.

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Legislators should take pay cuts

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I have always been The recent critian advocate of a part cism of Representatime legislative body tive Matt Lesser’s rein the state of Confusal to vote for a five necticut. Instead of percent stipend deoverpaid full time crease for part time politicians making legislators, which in public policy, it is regturn would save the ular citizens embarkstate a significant ing upon our state amount of money to capitol every year dohelp close the budget ing the “people’s busideficit, is valid. Howness.” A cross section ever, it isn’t because of this year’s legislahe isn’t working hard tive body shows indior doesn’t deserve the viduals from all walks additional money. I John Szewczyk, Durham of life representing the am sure he does. And 186 districts. Some of it certainly isn’t bethe occupations of legcause we don’t want islators include teachqualified legislators ers, truck drivers, atrepresenting us in torneys, police offiHartford. We all want cers, construction workers, retirees, smart, dedicated individuals repreand small business owners. It is my senting us in the legislature. But fear that if we continue to raise legis- what is frustrating about Lesser’s lators’ salaries and benefits we will vote is that it smacks dead on with lose the idea of having a part-time cit- what is the problem with too many izen’s legislature and instead only politicians. While politicians are refull-time politicians will serve. As a questing concessions, furloughs and college student, I had the opportunity pay givebacks from full-time workto intern at the state capitol. I met ers who need every dime in these some of the most amazing legislators tough economic times to support while working there, both Republi- families, save for their children’s colcans and Democrats. I did not come lege funds, and put food on their famacross one legislator from either par- ilies’ tables, the legislature feels that ty who served for the money. In fact, I their part-time jobs are just too imam virtually certain that every legis- portant to society to even take a nomlator would have continued to serve inal stipend decrease. I personally regardless of whether or not they believe that a teacher’s or construcwere being paid. tion worker’s full-time salary is In the past 10 years, however, legis- much more important than a legislalators have raised their own stipends tor’s part-time stipend when it comes from $18,000 to $28,000 annually. Addi- to making cuts to save taxpayers’ tionally, legislators receive an addi- money. tional $4,500 in travel compensation. Representative John Harkins, (ReThey also now receive full health ben- publican-Stratford), a strong advocate efits for themselves and their families of the working class citizens and supalong with guaranteed participation porter of lowering legislator’s partin the state of Connecticut pension time stipends, summed it up best when program. Not bad for a part time job, she stated during the legislative hearespecially considering legislators still ing “Why don’t we lead by example?” continue to have full-time careers in Let’s hope that in future votes, the rest their daily lives. of the legislature does the same.

We face a real crisis the first step. It cuts in Connecticut — a spending and protects two-year budget key funding priorities, deficit of $8.7 billion, but it also raises taxes the largest deficit in on the wealthiest ConConnecticut’s history. necticut residents. NoWe must put partisanbody wants to be in the ship aside and work position of raising taxtogether — Democrats es, particularly in this and Republicans — to economy, but a modest do whatever is needed tax increase on houseto create a responsible holds with incomes and fair budget. over $250,000 allows us Americans have a to meet our budget oblong history of putting ligations and stand up politics and ideology for important values Rep. Matt Lesser aside when faced with like energy efficiency, real problems. During protecting the vulnerathe Civil War, Republible, creating jobs and can Abraham Lincoln economic growth. picked Andrew JohnUnder the budget son, a Democrat, to be proposal, funding for his Vice President. President Roo- Durham and Middlefield schools is sevelt, a Democrat, picked Republican maintained and money for the ResiHenry Stimson to head the War De- dent State Trooper program is repartment during World War II. More stored. Both will help keep property recently, after September 11, we saw taxes stable. There are also no layoffs both parties unite in response to the of state workers, but there are considscourge of international terrorism. erable savings in labor costs through Our current economic crisis pales cuts in wages and benefits. The budget in comparison to those earlier chal- also includes some new revenue lenges, but we will only get out of this sources, like adding deposits on water mess if we work together. Connecticut bottles, like we already have on soda is split between a Democratic legisla- and beer. ture and a Republican governor. We The budget is still a draft, and there must cross party lines to pass a bal- are areas that we need to fix, like phasanced budget. We Democrats may ing out the $500 property tax credit for sometimes disagree with our Republi- homeowners. Our broken property can colleagues in Hartford on priori- tax system is one of the biggest conties, but we share common values. cerns facing families and seniors. The In February, we showed that we rising level of property taxes has to be could unite and meet our budget obli- addressed in the budget. gations, when the Connecticut House I am confident that we can work toof Representatives slashed spending gether in Hartford and get through for our current fiscal year with unani- this crisis together, just as previous mous bipartisan support. I am confi- generations of Americans triumphed dent that we can continue working to- over much larger problems by workgether and solve the budget shortfalls ing together. for the 2010-11 fiscal years. The stakes Rep. Matt Lesser is serving his first are too high for us to fail. term representing the 100th District — Democrats on the Appropriations Durham, Middlefield and part of Midand Finance committees recently re- dletown. He serves on the Energy and leased their budget. The budget is not Technology, Public Health and Educaperfect, but it is balanced and that is tion committees.

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Neil Jones Home Improvement Movado Farms Raintree Landscaping Our April 22, 1994 first edition featured 20 pages and several businesses that are no longer around, including Lloyd’s Restaurant and Page’s Flower Shop. Since that time, new businesses have arisen; we’re especially mindful of Lino’s, whose anniversary date is very close to our own. Additionally, the Durham Market changed hands (and name) from Morse and Otte (S)elf Service at about the same time. Also adverstising in that first issue were the Durham Lions who took out a thank you ad for those who supported their Sight First campaign and a good luck ad for Town Times in which they quoted Mark Twain. Proving the adage that “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” the “Concerned Citizens of Durham and Middlefield” placed an ad urging voters to reject the District 13 school budget, mostly on the issue of too-high salaries.

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Middlefield Board of Finance meets with labor counsel By Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times The Board of Finance met with labor counsel Lisa Maeda during their Thursday, April 9, workshop. During this time they discussed just what the board can and cannot do with the salaries of union employees. While the board understood that only the First Selectman can enter wage negotiations, they were curious if they could outright eliminate a position or alter the number of hours a union employee works. Maeda noted that if the board did either of these things, it would likely require entering into “impact negotiation.” During these negotiations, the board would have to justify their decision and explain how the town is covering the removed position. Furthermore, the length of these negotiations would depend on the willingness to cooperate between the involved parties. Another matter that came up during the board’s talk with Maeda was just who can enter into negotiations. While the town charter states that the Board of Selectmen can appoint a representative for the town, Maeda replied that state law requires the First

What’s wrong I would also like to comment on John Perry’s letter of last week. Fantastic letter — in the end filled with great ideas. You might want to ask the Middlefield BOS why we don’t elect the BOE reps in a general election. It’s unfortunate that nothing will change because of John’s impassioned letter – his ideas are outstanding. Go to a couple BOE meetings, and you will see why there is no accountability for expenditures (it’s just way easier not to care). They tout that only a “small increase” is something to be celebrated – look at the numbers – they shed nine po-

Selectman to act as representative for union negotiations and that the law supersedes the charter. Board chairwoman Ellen Waff mentioned the budget impact of reducing union raises to one percent. Doing this with town union employees would only save $6,882, not accounting for any labor counsel fees. However, the union contract will be up for negotiation again in 2010-2011. The board also discussed the Land Use budget with Geoff Colegrove, during which the board inquired whether or not the zoning commission had a position on extending sewers along Route 66. Colegrove stated that they don’t have one as of yet, but he believes it should be a developer, not the town, who should initiate the issue. While board member Paul Pizzo suggested a sewer district could draw in developers, Colegrove replied that the sewers will follow any interest in development on 66. Losing the Midstate Regional Planning Agency was another board concern due to possible state budget cuts. Colegrove reassured them that Midstate has enough money saved to continue op-

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sitions – and the salary bottom line still goes up – how can this be?? (Wait….is it that many of us saw no increase in salary – the BOE is granting salary increases? Talk about being out of touch – in the end – both towns will cave in to the school budget – because “it’s for the children” – if that were the case – they would be rewarding the qualified teachers….not all of them. Send them a clear message no - until they show a zero percent increase (in fact negative would show you finally get it). Chris Gilbert, Middlefield

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Looking for something to do with your children next week during spring vacation? Here are some places to visit that offer free admission days, along with a list of the passes available at local libraries. Please contact the museum you are planning to visit prior to venturing out to verify that they still offer free admissions. The Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven offers free admission on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. except during the months of July and August. Please visit them at www.peabody.yale.edu. Imagine Nation Museum in Bristol offers a reduced admission the first Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $4 per person. They also offer a limited number of free admissions to visitors during Connecticut Open House Day. This year that date will be Saturday, June 13. Please visit them at www.imaginenation.org. KidCity in Middletown offers free admission the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Please visit them at www.kidcitymuseum.com. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford offers free admission for visitors who arrive before 1 p.m. the last Saturday of each month. There is no fee or reservation for the programs. The weekend before Veteran’s Day, November 11, all active and former military personnel receive free admission to the museum. Most evening lectures are free and open to the public. Bank of America gives their cardholders free admission to the Atheneum the first weekend of every month through April 2010. Visit www.bankofamerica. com/museums for details. Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 13, also features free admission. Please visit their website at www.wadsworthatheneum.o rg. New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain offers free admission every Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. If you arrive at 10 minutes before noon, you can stay the whole day for

free. They also offer Community Days: Mother’s Day, May 10, all mothers are free and Father’s Day, June 21, all fathers are free. Please visit their website at www.nbmaa.org. The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme will be offering free admission Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. From April through October they will offer free painting in the education center with the purchase of a museum admission. This will include an 8”x10” canvas board, brushes, paints and smocks. Please visit their website at www.flogris.org. The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington will offer free admission on Connecticut Day, Saturday, June 13. Please visit their website at www.hillstead.org. Local libraries offer museum passes that both residents and non-residents are able to borrow. Levi E. Coe Library in Middlefield currently only offers the Connecticut State Park Pass. You can call them at (860) 349-3857 for information. Durham Public Library offers many passes; please contact them for more information at (860) 349-9544. Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport Ct. River Museum, Essex Connecticut State Parks and Forests Children’s Museum, West Hartford Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington Mark Twain House and Museum, Hartford Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, Mashantucket Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Mystic Seaport, Mystic New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Peabody Museum, New Haven Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford.

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With the arrival of spring, the national economy. ness lots across the country. The Nature Conservancy is Plants such as purple At first glance these plants asking gardeners across Con- loosestrife, kudzu, giant may look pretty, but their beauty is deceptive. necticut to check their yards salvinia, multiflora Natura_AllCans_horizontal.QXD:JL_Aura_4col_hor.qxd 2/27/09 rose 5:51 and PM Page 1 and gardens for plants that tree of heaven have been used Known as invasive species, can escape cultivation and widely in horticulture and plants like these are typically Natura_AllCans_horizontal.QXD:JL_Aura_4col_hor.qxd 2/27/09 5:51 PM Page 1can cause tremendous damage to landscaping, and be transplants from distant Natura_AllCans_horizontal.QXD:JL_Aura_4col_hor.qxd 2/27/09 5:51 PM Page 1 the natural environment and found in backyards and busi- places. Once free from the

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1. Don’t move firewood. Firewood can carry pests capable of devastating forests. Visit www.dontmovefirewood.org for more on this important issue. 2. Verify that the plants you are buying for your yard or garden are not invasive. Replace invasive plants in your garden with non-invasive alternatives. Ask your local nursery staff for help in identifying invasive plants. You may also visit the New England Wildflower Society’s website (www.newfs.org), which provides information on native plants as well as a listing of landscape designers who specialize in native plants. 3. When boating, clean your boat thoroughly before transporting it to a different body of water. 4. Clean your boots before you hike in a new area to get rid of hitchhiking weed seeds, insects or other organisms. 5. Don’t release aquarium fish and plants, live bait or other exotic animals into the wild. 6. Volunteer at your local park, refuge or other wildlife area to help remove invasive species. Help educate others about the threat.

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and interlibrary loans will continue to go out for two weeks. New DVDs will continue to go out for one week.

On Wednesday, April 29, Middlefield State Trooper Thomas Topulos will have lunch at the Senior Center. Following lunch, he will discuss protecting yourself from scams, identity theft, enhancing personal and household safety and what crimes have been committed in our area. If you would like to join us for this very informative afternoon, please make your reservation by Friday, April 24. Complementary lunch, at noon, will be provided by the Senior Center. The AARP Safe Driving course will be held on Thursdays, May 14 and 21. The cost for this course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Bring a snack or light lunch to the class. The class will be taught by Ray Flynn of Durham. Registration and payment is due by May 8. When registering for this course, please have your AARP member number available. Space is limited so please sign up early. Call Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121. to sign up for any programs or lunch offered at the Senior Center.

Levi E. Coe Library Annual Book and Bake Sale: The library’s annual book and bake sale has been postponed until Saturday, Nov. 7. We will be continuing to accept donations throughout the year. Books must be in good condition. We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, moldy books, or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

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Great new book titles include The Lost City of Z by David Grann, Look Again by Lisa Scottoline, Safe at Home by Alyssa Milano, Turn Coat by Jim Butcher and Liberty and Tyranny by Mark R. Levin. To view anticipated arrival dates for new titles, visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Activities and Events and go to monthly calendars. New DVDs include Marley and Me, Seven Pounds, Lake Tahoe, Elegy, Bolt, Twilight and more. Stop by and view the expanded collection, or visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Online Resources, select Book Talk, then Recently Acquired Titles. Scroll down to DVD link. Children’s Room upcoming programs include: on Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m. awesome amphibians; on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21 and 22, at 10:30 a.m. paper mache; on Thursday, April 23, at 2 p.m. enjoy a movie matinee; on Saturday, April 25, read with the therapy dog; and on Saturday, May 16, the library will hold a just kids tag sale. Call the library for more information or to register for any of these programs. Spice Up Your Week: Join this group of fourth to sixth graders every other Thursday after school to discuss a Nutmeg book. The next meeting is May 14. Story times: Don’t forget about our on-going fun-filled story times on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Call the library to register or for information.

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There will be an open house at Powder Ridge on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. until noon to see the property that Middlefield residents now own. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw said it is a beautiful property, and he wants everyone to get the chance to see it up close for themselves. During the open house, going in the buildings will not be permitted, and small children are not allowed as there is broken glass and debris that the town crew has been work-

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Durham Town Briefs

Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for agendas and last-minute changes.) Tuesday, April 21 7 p.m. — Board of Finance budget workshop at Town Hall Monday, April 27 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Wednesday, April 29 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Korn School Monday, May 4 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education budget meeting at CRHS Tuesday, May 5 6 a.m.-8 p.m. — Referendum on District 13 education budget; Durham polling place is Korn School. 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Wednesday, May 6 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission 7:30 p.m. — Cemetery Company at the Town Hall Friday, May 8 7:30 p.m. — Historical Society at the Centre Schoolhouse

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Selectmen talk about energy, crossing guard and road funds By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Just in time for Earth Day, the Board of Selectmen approved a memorandum of understanding between Ct Innovations, Inc., as administrator of the Ct. Clean Energy Fund, and the town of Durham at their April 13 meeting. Signing the memo was one of the requirements for the Clean Energy Task Force to receive a grant of

$4,000 for educational purposes and the promotion and solicitation of clean energy initiatives. Crossing guard update The selectmen decided to suspend using the crossing guard on Route 17, where she directs buses from Pickett Lane, until they get approval from the State Traffic Commission to do so. First Selectman Laura Francis said the town never formally got permission for

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the crossing guard to direct traffic on a state road, and the State Traffic Commission wasn’t able to put it on their agenda in April. “I’m uncomfortable with having her stopping and directing traffic on a state highway without approval because it’s too much exposure,” she said. “To me, that’s unacceptable.” The crossing guard will continue directing buses out of the rear of Strong School onto Pickett Lane, and in the meantime, Francis said Sgt. Calvo from Troop F will help set up a schedule with troopers to move traffic from Pickett Lane to Route 17 in the mornings and afternoons. The state commission will likely address the item at their May meeting. Road preservation The selectmen discussed possible uses of approximately $127,000 for road preservation projects that was given to the Midstate Regional Planning region. Roads that are eligible have to be collector roads, meaning they have heavy traffic. According to Francis, parts of Higganum Road, Maiden Lane, Parmelee Hill Road and Pent Road are four that would be eligible, and said $127,000 is enough to work on most of one of those roads. The first two choices, Maiden Lane and then Higganum Road, will be submitted next week to Midstate Regional Planning Agency, who will then submit the roads to the state DOT for final approval. Francis told the board that she recommends not using the money to supplant what’s already in the budget for chip sealing, but would rather use the money to catch up on repairing roads that have fallen behind. Addition on Airline Drive The Board of Selectmen sent a letter to George Eames, chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, that they conceptually support approval of the idea of granting utilities the right to cross a town road for a 22,000-squarefoot addition to Hobson Motzer Corporation on Airline Drive. The request is still waiting on P&Z approval. Other business The board was in favor of the First Selectman signing a two-year extension of the

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Submitted by Conor Doyle and Michael O’Sullivan On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, the annual Memorial Middle School Invention Convention took place. Ten selected students from each of the three sixth grade Integrated Day classes were chosen to have their inventions judged by Mrs. Russo, a former Memorial School teacher; Mrs. Kupcho, another former Memorial School teacher; Mr. Currlin from the Board of Education, and Mr. Brayshaw, the first selectman of Middlefield. All fifth and sixth grade students were invited to attend the convention. Each student had to come up with an original idea that fit the very particular guidelines of the CT Invention Convention. Although this task was not easy, many students came up with clever, marketable ideas. A person could learn how to quickly put a pillowcase on a pillow or clean up crumbs with a plunger! While every student created interesting inventions, only 15 students were chosen to move on to compete at the State Convention on Saturday, May 2, at the University of Connecticut’s Gampel Pavilion. The following students and their inventions are the finalists: John McLaughlin with his multi-tape dispenser Evan Sliker with his Convert-A-Shirt Joseph Ertle with his Walking Stick Kristofer Copeland with his Gutter Dripper Cory Hassman with his Paint Brush Station (absent from picture) Sarah Fede with her C.C.C. (Cat’s Carrying Cradle) Nick Tyc with his Charger Station Tyler McDonald with his “It’s Snow Wonder” Mara Figoras with her Loft Chute Jacob Burt with his Zip Line Wind Bailey Thayer with her Back-A-Binder Carlie Arnold with her HCME (Horse Cleaning Made Easy) Molly Anderson with her Morning Organizer Lily Elliot with her Pencil Coil Caroline Gervais and her Caroline’s Closet We wish these students the best of luck at the competition against students from all over the state. Many thanks to all the teachers who made the convention possible, including Mrs. O’Hare, Mrs. Swanson and Mr. Koba.

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Below, Rachel Plant created the “EZClear” because “cleaning the dinner table is one of my household chores, and I wanted it to be easier.” You simply clamp the trash can to the table with the wooden support arms and wipe the crumbs right into the can.

Above, John McLaughlin’s “The-Tape-r-Keeper” earned him a spot among the finalists. “I love tape, and it seems to be the solution for everything,” he said. “The only problem is you can never find it when you need it.” Using basic materials, such as wood, pipe insulation and a cutter from saran wrap, he solved that problem.

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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Saturday, April 18 8 a.m.-noon — Community open house at Powder Ridge Tuesday, April 21 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission Wednesday, April 22 6 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, April 27 11:30 a.m. — Housing Commission at Sugarloaf Terrace Wednesday, April 29 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Korn School Monday, May 4 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education budget meeting at CRHS 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Tuesday, May 5 6 a.m.-8 p.m. — Referendum on District 13 education budget; Middlefield voters vote upstairs in the Community Center. 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown

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ZEO Al Johanson also met with the board, during which time he said $14,000 should be enough to cover his budget. Designating Johanson as the Wetlands Enforcement Officer also came up, and Johanson said he would prefer not to do the job. However, he added that if he did do it, additional time and pay shouldn’t be necessary due to the similarities between the ZEO and WEO positions. There also was a request from the First Selectman to increase the Building Official’s

(Continued from page 15) hours from 15 to 18 per week. Building Official George Stronkowski stated that he will take whatever hours the town gives him, but fewer hours means updating the town’s records will take longer. Pizzo suggested Stronkowski should focus on staying up-to-date with any current work, but Waff recommended funding the Building Official for 18 hours per week. The board also put $500 into the official’s Conferences and Dues, a reduction of $470 from fiscal year 2008-2009.

Xavier High School spring honor roll Xavier High School in Middletown has placed the following local students on the honor roll for the spring semester. From Durham, earning high honors: Samuel Braun, Gregory Brown, Matthew Criscuolo, Anthony DeMarinis, Geoffrey DeVille, Mark Fusco, `Andrew Gonzalez, Matthew Gueble, Tucker Landy, Jonathan Manacchio, Michael Mastroianni, Kyle Pietruska, Jacob Randazzo, Akshay Vig and Victor C. Wu. From Durham, earning honors: Brian Algiere, David Brennan, Andrew Brown, Geoffrey Bruno, Matthew DeKoeyer, Dylan Heer, Joseph Kask Jr., Connor Landers, Kevin Landers, Thomas Linden, Michael Mischke, Ryan Murphy, Timothy Rhone, Graham Stewart, Nathan Tobias and Matthew Tobias. From Middlefield, earning high honors: Sean Cahill, Ryan Overturf, Joel Williams and Andrew Williams. From Middlefield, earning honors: Andrew Carter, Josh Etheridge, Kyle Parrilla and Tomas Virgadula. From Rockfall, earning high honors: `Nicholas Mazzotta and Christopher Scamporino; and from Rockfall, earning honors, Tyler Sena.

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Lt. Governor visits Lyman School Lt. Governor Michael Fedele visited John Lyman School on April 13 as part of his pledge to visit all 169 towns. He was greeted with a song performed by a group of students. Below, Otto Wallach and Caitlyn CaseyLeonard show him what they are working on in class. Photos by Stephanie Wilcox

Scholarships available Farm Bureau scholarship Applications for the 24th annual Middlesex County Farm Bureau Agricultural scholarship are now available at all county high school guidance offices and from the Middlesex County Farm Bureau office. The $500 award is to assist a student in the study of any field of agriculture. Applicants must be residents of Middlesex County OR be attending school in Middlesex County OR be a Middlesex County Farm Bureau family member. Current college students and high school seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by May 1. For further information or an application, call Middlesex County Farm Bureau, Inc. at (860) 349-1250.

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Award applications for the POPs Music Award are now available for interested seniors. Students who have participated in any music program or class at CRHS are eligible to apply. In year’s past, this has been a scholarship intended for seniors planning to pursue music in college. This year it has been changed to an award which will be granted to an outstanding student who has consistently demonstrated passion and dedication to music. POPs Music Award applications are available in the CRHS guidance office during school hours. Applications must be postmarked by May 1. All eligible seniors are encouraged to apply.

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Food for thought: Connecticut’s nine food seasons Durham grow their own food year-round and are involved with the Durham Farmers’ Market. “It’s a big trend right now for people to eat local, healthy, good food and to know their farmer,” said David Zemelsky. “Durham is a really unusual town because we have extraordinary dairy and fresh veggies without the carbon imprint.” Roraback agrees, “There seems to be a movement of people really questioning where their food comes from.” He believes when purchased from local farmers, “there’s less of a reliance on the 18-wheeler refrigerated trucks to roll into the local mega mart.” Thanks to this growing trend, farmers’ markets are exploding in Connecticut, Zemelsky said. However, he feels that the nine food seasons is not a new idea but a fancy way of bringing attention to eating locally and in season. Regardless, it’s an idea worth catching onto. “One of my common mantras is to say, ‘eat local foods in season,’” said Jones, who likes to change dining room colors, décor and flowers about every six weeks to reflect the current food season. “I like the close connection with what the earth is yielding all around me.”

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What do maple syrup, pancakes, fish, wild greens and cheese have in common? The answer is they are all foods that are in season in Connecticut from March to mid-April. While there are four calendar seasons in a year, there are nine food seasons to categorize foods that are native to Connecticut, according to Jean Crum Jones, a registered dietician who serves on the Connecticut Forest & Parks Association Board of Directors and runs the Jones Family Farm in Shelton with her husband. When it comes to understanding when foods are at their ripest and what foods are native to this region, many people don’t have a clue. And, eating with the seasons is not only healthy, but good for the Earth as well, redoing the need to transport fruit and vegetables from different climates on a large scale. “Many farm visitors in August, during blueberry season, ask where they go to pick the strawberries, and during the June strawberry season they want to buy sweet corn,” said Jones. According to Jones, each food season in Connecticut is about 40 days long and includes foods that seasonally appear together. In a few weeks, it will be the spring food season in Connecticut, featuring asparagus, spinach, rhubarb, herbs, eggs and lamb. Knowing what is in season for your region is valuable so you can organize a cooking repertoire of natural, healthy, fresh foods while supporting your local environment. Jones learned about the nine food season while working on menu planning for Yale University in the early 1970s when the food budget only allowed foods from local suppliers who were generally most affordable. Years later, she discovered a few cookbooks based on the same organization methods of the food seasons, suggesting that traditional New Englanders had been using this method for generations. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture also buys into the idea of following food seasons and provides a color

chart of the seasonal availability of Connecticut grown crop on their website, www.ct.gov/doag. The chart helps people like Middlefield resident and Chef Jamie Roraback make his meal selections throughout the year. Roraback represents the Connecticut Culinary Institute and NBC30 and says buying local foods in season is a source of menu inspiration. “Nature has often provided some of the best flavor combinations according to their seasonal availability,” he said, adding examples; spring lamb and fresh mint in April, strawberries and rhubarb in June, tomatoes and basil and peach and blueberry in July and August. “Cooks have forever been taking advantage of this not only because it tastes good, but it is what is available.” According to Roraback, who has his own garden stand on Mack Road in Middlefield in the summer months, some of the best restaurants feature seasonal menus to take advantage of what is fresh and local. This is often a cost savings to the restaurant, and it can offer a better value to the customer. However, you don’t have to be a Chef to appreciate eating with the season. David and Ty Zemelsky of Starlight Farm in

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Connecticut Pure Maple Mousse To Serve Four By Chef Jamie Roraback, Middlefield 4 tsp. Cold Water 1 tsp. Plain Powdered Gelatin ¼ Cup Egg Whites-insure that there are no specks of yolks ¼ Cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 Cup Heavy Cream-chilled well, and whipped until soft peaks Place the cold water in a small microwave safe bowl and sprinkle gelatin over to soften for 2 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for about 10-15 seconds to melt. Reserve warm. Place egg whites and maple syrup in a mixing bowl over simmering water (double boiler) and stir with a whip until warmed to about 120∞ f. Remove from heat, and using an electric mixer with a whisk, whip until soft peaks. Add the gelatin, mix until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in whipped cream using a rubber spatula until no white streaks of whipped cream remain. Pour mixture immediately into serving glasses, or molds. Chill, garnish with whipped cream, crisp cookie, a piece of maple candy and enjoy! CT Culinary Institute’s Website: www.ctculinary.edu (Editor’s note: Jame Roraback is a local chef who has contributed recipes to Town Times previously. We thank him for so generously sharing his particular expertise.)

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(Continued from page 21) berry juice, grape juice, apple cider, black currant juice, milk, cheese, eggs, fish, grass-fed beef and honey. She also noted that small-scale food processing is growing in the Northeast, which includes jams, tomato sauces, salsas, pickled vegetables, pickles and potato chips. By choosing local and choosing what’s in season, you can have a nutritionally complete diet using foods from right here in the northeast region. See Jamie Roraback’s in-season recipe for Connecticut Pure Maple Mousse and the 9 Food Seasons Chart for a list of what is in season when. (Quotes from Jones are taken from an article she wrote for Connecticut Woodlands magazine, spring 2008.)

Above, in the spirit of Earth Day, Christian Perez-Waldo and Chloe French tackle the soil near the entrance of Memorial Middle School. Below, John Mormile and classmate, and below that, Kyle Farrel, Nick Tyc and Eli Christenson team up to load wheelbarrows. These students, in Mr. Koba’s class, are just one group that is taking part in transforming this patch of grass into a garden spring.

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and cut your shower time in half or shower every other day. In addition, raise awareness at home and in the community, and use earth friendly products in your home and yard. Lastly, take a walk down a local waterway or find a map of your region that displays all the tributaries into your watershed. At the very least, understand your area. For instance, the hill behind Lake Beseck is very steep and this comes into consideration when doing almost any activity because your pollution/products/storm water will flow down. If you notice that you fertilized your lawn but your neighbor’s lawn grew more beautifully than your own, it could be because you inadvertently fertilized theirs. Using a map, you can find your watershed by finding the closest stream. Trace up the stream to its furthest point upland and you reach the headwaters; trace down and you reach the mouth at a larger stream, a lake, or the Pacific Ocean. The surrounding ridgetops define the watershed boundaries, and therefore the space that you need to help protect. For more information on watershed planning, contact the Department of Environmental Protection’s Watershed Management and Coordination Program at 83020 Office of Long Island Sound Programs at 860-424-3034.

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Viewers inspired by ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’TV show can get help tracing roots at Godfrey Library The Godfrey Memorial Library also houses a Family History Center, a branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ Family History Library in Salt Lake City which holds millions of rolls of microfilmed genealogical records. For a small fee the Family History Center can borrow rolls of microfilm from Salt Lake City that can be examined in the Family History Center for thirty days. The Godfrey Memorial Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. More information can be obtained by calling the library at 860-346-4375 or by visiting its website, www.godfrey.org.

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Fiddles in the (Durham) Firehouse Fiddle music and more will be featured on Saturday, April 25, at the annual Fiddles in the Firehouse fund-raiser sponsored by the Durham Democratic Town Committee. Organizers promise a familyfriendly evening of fun, fiddles and victuals. Internationally known fiddler and resophonic guitarist Stacy Phillips will perform, as

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From left above, a young man on the hunt for eggs at Allyn Brook Park; Will and Patch Flanagan visit the Easter Bunny; big kids make a run for eggs.

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The Way of the Cross: An ecumenical group of Christian churches in Durham and Middlefield has combined for the last several years in sponsoring a Cross Walk, loosely based on the Stations of the Cross (see article on page 40). At right, Larry Krozel, of St. Colman’s Church, played the part of Jesus. He is seen here carrying the cross down Main Street in Durham, followed by a crowd of participants.

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Sadie (Tokarz) Jagoda

Sadie (Tokarz) Jagoda, 89, of Cedar Street, Rockfall, wife of the late Frank A. Jagoda, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Wadsworth Health Care Center. She was born in Middletown, the daughter of the late Valentine and Henrietta (Otfinoski) Tokarz. She was a member of Saint Colman Church and the Kosciusko Club. Sadie is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Hubbard and her husband, Warren of Rockfall; two sons, Joseph and his wife, Patricia of Portland, Gerald and his wife Linda of Vermont; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Bednarz and four brothers, Adolf, Stanley, Frank and Joseph Tokarz. A Funeral Liturgy was held at St. Colman Church, with burial in Middlefield Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5, Berlin, CT 06037.

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Verdi is the quintessential Italian opera composer, and La Traviata is his most celebrated work after Aida. Based on the famous Dumas novel, the timeless tale of the consumptive courtesan pushed Greta Garbo to fame in Camille and even Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (which was loosely based on the story). The title role of Violetta Valery is the real acid test for any soprano worth the time of day in Italy, and here in the U.S. It has been attempted by every major dramatic and coloratura soprano from Rosa Ponselle and Callas to Beverly Sills and today’s Renee Fleming. The great opera will be appearing in the area on May 1 at Middletown High School’s new performing arts center, and May 3 at

Trinity-on-Main Church in New Britain, in full costume. The company producing Traviata is the Connecticut Lyric Opera, a six-year-old innovative company out of the New London area headed by conductor and impresario Adrian Mackiewicz and his esteemed Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. This is the 12th production in the organization’s six-season history (they do two operas a year), and the first time Verdi’s masterpiece has been seen in the area since 2001 when the now defunct Connecticut Opera Association performed it at the Bushnell in Hartford. Lithuanian soprano Jurate Svedaite, also a voice professor at Connecticut College, takes on the challenging title role. It promises to be a gala event. For tickets and information, call (860) 440-3594 or visit ctlyricopera.org.

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Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call (860) 349-9544. Annual Book Sale: The PALS’ annual book sale will be held in October this year. Due to space limitations, please hold donations until the end of summer. New titles include The Joys of My Life by Alys Clare, The Prosecution Rests, New Stories About Courtrooms, Criminals and the Law, edited by Linda Fairstein, Borderline by Nevada Barr, Cursed by Carol Higgins Clark, Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home: No-Nonsense Advice That Will Inspire You to Clean Like the Dickens by Thelma Meyer, Cooking Light: Fresh Food Fast, Essential Pleasures, a New Anthology of Poems to Read Aloud (with CD), edited by Robert Pinsky, Why Kids Kill, Inside the Minds of School Shooters by Peter Langman, Priceless Memories by Bob Barker and The MustHave Mom Manual by Sara Ellington. Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult is now available in large print. A Dog’s Life by Ann M. Martin and The Gooney Bird Collection by Lois Lowry are children’s books available on CD. New DVDs include The Reader and The Spirit and children’s DVDs Ben 10 Alien Force, Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword and Sesame Street Being Green. The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss The Case of the Missing Books by Ian Sansom. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. The Book Lover’s Circle will meet on Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Damascus Gate by Robert Stone Garrett. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion.

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Meet Illustrator Beth Krommes Background

This year National Library Week will be celebrated April 12-18. The theme is “Worlds connect @ your library.” The Mini Page meets some of this year’s book award winners.

Beth got her advanced college degree in art education. She taught for a time and still enjoys school visits with elementary school students. She became an art director for a computer magazine. She enjoyed learning about computers, she said. “It was fun to take really complicated subjects and make them into images that were fun.” Beth illustrated books, including cookbooks. She began illustrating covers for children’s magazines after her daughter Olivia was born in 1992. She later began illustrating children’s books.

The Caldecott Medal is presented each year to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book for children.

“The House in the Night” by Susan Marie Swanson tells of the beautiful, comforting things that shine in the night.

Beth Krommes (rhymes with “Thomas”) won the 2009 Caldecott Medal for “The House in the Night.” She has illustrated five other books for kids.

Her art Beth Krommes illustrates with a special technique called scratchboard. She covers a piece of cardboard with thin white clay and black India ink. She scratches through the black, photocopies the artwork, and watercolors the copy.

Beth and her husband, Dave Rowell, live in Peterborough, N.H., with their two daughters, Olivia, 16, and Marguerite, 13. Dave is a computer programmer and birdwatcher. The family has one cat.

Childhood Beth has known she wanted to be an artist since she was about 5 years old. “I can remember distinctly the moment I knew,” she said. “I was in kindergarten working on crayon drawings of flowers. I remember thinking, ‘Wow! This is really fun.’” When she was in fifth grade, she began going to Saturday morning art classes. She continued with the same teacher throughout high school. To learn more about Beth Krommes’ art technique, go to: www.bethkrommes.com

“The Hidden Folk: Stories of Fairies, Dwarves, Selkies, and Other Secret Beings,” by Lise Lunge-Larsen, tells stories of magical creatures.

Advice to kids “Every kid in elementary school feels good about their art. (Then) when they’re in the fifth grade, kids start to decide they can’t draw and start thinking they’re no good. “Don’t lose confidence as you get older. Keep drawing. Work with your ideas. It’s so sad to see kids get so critical of what they’re doing (as they get older).”

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Floyd Cooper won the King Illustrator Award for “The Blacker the Berry.” He has illustrated several other kids’ books. He has Floyd Cooper written three books as well.

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Carole Boston Weatherford is a poet, children’s book author and teacher.

“We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball” is the true story of athletes who fought and won against discrimination.

Joyce Carol Thomas won an Honor Book award for “The Blacker the Berry.” She has written several other books for kids. “The Blacker

Sean Qualls has illustrated several books for kids. He has also created art for magazines, newspapers and ads. “Before John Was a Jazz Giant” by Carole Boston Weatherford tells the true story of the famous jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.

“Becoming Billie Holiday” uses poetry to tell the story of a real-life blues singer.

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Kadir Nelson won the Coretta Scott King Author Award for “We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.” This is the Kadir Nelson first book he has written. He is best known as a children’s book illustrator. He also won a King Illustrator Honor Book award for this book.

Illustrator Award

“Keeping the Night Watch” uses poetry to tell how a family heals after the father leaves and then returns.

Coretta Scott King Awards are given each year to an outstanding black author and illustrator.

Jerry Pinkney has won many awards for his illustrations and art.

“The Moon Over Star” by Dianna Hutts Aston tells of a young girl dreaming of becoming an astronaut.

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Blue Devil golfers’ first match very close By Alex Edwards Special to the Town Times

Coginchaug Blue Devil golfers played their first match of the season last week at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell against Cromwell and Portland in a non-league match. Coginchaug was led by freshman standout Liz Divincentis, who shot a 42 in the number two spot. Senior captain and number one player Matt

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Johnson struggled on the first few holes but rebounded nicely and shot a 44. Freshman Adam Twombly and sophomore Jason Monnes each shot a 48 while senior Rob DeRosa shot a 49. In the end, Portland won a close battle with a team score of 179, edging out Cromwell at 181 and Coginchaug at 182. The Blue Devils’ next match is April 27 against Middletown at Lyman Orchards.

U16 Blue Devil girls conclude successful season By John Andrulis Special to the Town Times

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Gretchen Donovan, back row, second from left; Kelly, center back. van, competing in the 13-14year-old age group, also had a tremendous state championship. Kelly came in sixth in the all-around with 36.55, had a strong performance on beam, placing fifth (9.3), as well as eighth place on the vault with a score of 9.175.

Both Donovan gymnasts qualified for the upcoming Level 8 Regional competition to be held at Jonathon Law High School in Milford May 2 and 3. Gymnasts from all of the New England states and New York will be vying for regional titles.

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Gretchen and Kelly Donovan of Durham, both gymnasts from Connecticut Gymnastics Academy (CGA) in Wallingford, competed in the Level 8 Connecticut State Championships the weekend of April 12-13 at St. Paul‘s High School in Bristol. Female gymnasts from clubs all over the state gathered to claim team, all-around and individual event titles along with a chance for gymnasts to advance to the Level 8 Regional Championships. The CGA Level 8 team had a strong showing, placing fourth out of 16 teams. CGA was led by Gretchen Donovan who won the 15-and-over age group with a score of 36.7. Gretchen was exceptional on the beam, taking the state title with a 9.525. She also placed second on floor (9.35) and finished in fourth place on vault (9.0). Younger sister Kelly Dono-

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On Saturday, April 11, the U16 girls’ Blue Devil team wrapped up the winter season that began back in January. Two weeks ago they played the Putnam Pink Panthers, the eventual division champions, and narrowly lost in a nail-biter, 8-6. Despite the loss, the Blue Devils secured a bye week to face the Windsor Bobcats in the consolation game during position week. On Saturday they outplayed the Bobcats both offensively and defensively in routing Windsor 111 to finish up the season with the win and sole possession of third place. Playing up a division, the girls played well and were up to the challenge, finishing 4-4 overall. The coaching staff of John Andrulis, John Esposito, Kyle Overturf and Craig White are all very proud of their overall results! Congratulations to Meggie Andrulis, Melissa Conway,

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The proper set up for golf By Jason Beffert Special to the Town Times Trying to hit a golf shot without being properly set up is like getting into a car and not adjusting the seat or the mirrors. You are bound to make a mistake driving if you can’t see behind you or properly reach the pedals. It is the same in the golf swing. As you can see in the picture there are a few important parts of the set-up. 1. Start with your weight distributed evenly on the arches of your feet. Your weight should be even on both feet at the start of the swing.

2. Bend over at the hips, keeping your spine straight. 3. Allow yourself just a slight knee bend. 4. Your arms will hang down naturally under your chin. 5. Check that if the club were extended, it would pass through your body at the belt buckle region. If it is below that or above that, you are probably not set up properly. A proper set-up will be the first step to hitting long, straight shots. Jason Beffert PGA is head golf professional of Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Contact him at (860) 349-6030 or jbeffert@lymangolf.com.

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music, volleyball, basketball and special events. This is a great time to keep in touch with your friends over the summer. The fee is $25 for the whole summer. Summer Basketball Clinic for boys and girls: For boys entering grades 4-6, June 29 to July 3, from 9 to 11:30. For boys entering grades 1-3, June 29 to July 3, from noon to 2:30 p.m. For boys entering grades 7-9, July 6 to 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For girls entering grades 1-3, July 13-17, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For girls entering grades 4-6, July 13-17, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Clinic students will be taught shooting, ball-handling, passing and rebounding skills, as well as the basic concepts of team offense and defense. The clinic is held at Coginchaug High School. The boys’ director is Todd Salva and the girls’ director is John Forline. The fee is $75. Offensive Fundamental Basketball Clinic held July 27 to 31 at Coginchaug High School. For boys and girls in grades 4-9. There will be twoand-a-half hours of instruction. Shooting will be filmed and evaluated. There will be one coach per six players. Boys’ session is from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and girls’ from noon to 2:30 p.m. The fee is $95 and enrollment is limited. The director will be Russell Hill. Summer Fun Runs: Open to high school students and adults only. Meet in the CRHS parking lot on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. starting July 7. Fun Runs for kids have been suspended at this point because District 13 officials hope that the track will be in the process of refurbishment. Anyone with alternative ideas about where to hold kids’ Fun Runs is invited to call Sherry Hill at 343-6724. Women’s Fun Softball League for Durham and Middlefield residents. Games played in Durham at 6:15 p.m., starting on July 8, every Wednesday evening in July and August. Fee is $30. Evening Tennis Lessons: For students in grades 6-8 from 5 to 6 p.m. High school students and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. Karen Kean instructs See Rec, next page

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from July 20 to 24 at the Durham town tennis courts; (860) 349-8484. Fee is $45. Junior Counselor Program: For students going into grade 8 to age 15, living in Durham. Students will volunteer and participate in all summer programs. Registration is required. No fee. Shorin Rye Karate: A self-defense class will be held at Allyn Brook Park. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For grades two to eight. Starting Monday, July

6. Instructor: Toby Bates (349-3075). Fee is $25. Cheerleading Spirit Clinic: Runs from Aug. 3-7 at Strong School, for students entering grades 3-7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn chants, cheers and a dance. Last day will be a performance. All will receive a spirit shirt. Director: Melissa Bichun, Strong School cheerleading coach. Fee is $50. Teen Night Under The Stars at Camp Farnam from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, July 17 and Aug. 7, for youths entering grades 8, 9 and 10. There will be campfires, swimming, food, basketball, mu-

sic and special events! The fee is $10 for each session, and registration is required. Co-Ed Outdoor Adult Volleyball will be held at the outdoor volleyball court at Coginchaug High School from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays starting July 8. Summer Concert Schedule to be announced. If you have any question regarding any of these programs, or need registration forms, contact Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 or visit www.townofdurhamct.org.

Looking for ‘original’ Coginchaug Little Leaguers Rick Quirk, president of Coginchaug Little League, is looking for players who played in the 1959 season (first season for Coginchaug Little League) to take part in this year’s opening ceremonies as part of the 50th anniversary of Coginchaug Little League. Anyone who is interested or who believes they qualify should contact Jason Sokol at (860)-682-4498. Opening day is Saturday, May 2. Thanks!

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CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 Warner Brothers Edition. High mileage. Runs very well. Reliable. Needs some mechanical work. $2,000 or best offer. Call Mike (203) 530-5057. FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.

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TRUCKS & VANS

FOUND- Envelope near Food Bag in Wallingford on Quinnipiac St. Identify envelope & contents to claim. Call (203) 2698339 LOST Female Pug tan with black face. Lost April 10th on So. Broad St. Meriden. Reward. Call 203-379-0405

AUTOMOBILES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

SUBARU OUTBACK 1997, at, all wheel drive, loaded, heated seats, remote start, good tires, all maint. records. 216,000 miles. No oil leaks. Asking $2100 or best offer. 860-573-9218

SATURN Vue 2006 SUV. 4-cyl. Auto. Blue w/gray interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. Remote start. Pwr. locks. New battery. Original owner. 19,500 Excellent condition. $11,000 Christine 860-747-8101

BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Boston Terrier, Shih-Tsu, Labs - Yellow & Black $350 plus. Call 860-930-4001. MALTESE - 1 yr old. Female, up to date with shots. $600. Call (203) 213-2780

PETS & LIVESTOCK HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833

LAWN & GARDEN 18” MTD Push lawn mower. $40. Call (203) 235-2465 21” SELF PROPELLED Lawn Boy, 6.75hp Craftsman push lawn mower, $40 each. Call (203) 235-2465 TORO rear engine rider lawn mower w/grass bag attachment & mulcher. Exc cond! $450 or best offer. 860-966-8379

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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 27” Color TV. Works great. $35 Call 203-284-8135 BOX SPRING, full size, white, excellent condition. $20.00. 860-621-7041. BROWN tweed 3 cushion sofa bed maple wood arms and trim. Full size. Asking $75. Call 203-634-8644 COFFEE table and sofa table. Pine. Shaker style. $50 for both. Call 203-284-0057 DELTA CRIB model 4928 $80. Natural wood great condition. Call 860-259-5389 FREE: Full-size bed with mattress and boxspring. (203) 235-5351 HITCHCOCK ROCKING CHAIR GREAT CONDITION. $75.00 860-426-1214 HOPE CHEST Lane, Maple, w/ lock and key. $200 or best offer. Brass lamps (2) 3 way w/new silk shades $85/both. (203) 235-9371 LOVE SEAT Navy blue, large print. $75.00 203-634-0495

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LARGE TV Stand, holds 37" tv, $75.00. Oak coffee table, $30.00 203-634-0495 LOVESEAT Brown suede, decent shape, can deliver. $45. 860-682-4435 LOVESEAT in good condition. Tan. $100. Call (860)621-5962. OAK crib Excellent condition! $100 203-500-2946

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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES REFRIGERATOR 23 cubic ft, almond $225; STOVE GE elec, almond w/black flat top $300; DISHWASHER Magic Chef black $125; MICROWAVE Amana black $75. All great condition (renovating kitchen); OR $600 for all. Call 203 694-8497 6am - 4pm; After 4 call 203 494-9154 or 203 238-4136 REMODELING Must sell: blue couch & love seat w/lamps $375; oak & white kit set $150; VT rock maple bed, 2 dressers, mirror & night stand $400; leather sofa & recliner set $650; chest freezer $75; GE refrig, 17.7, $240; Antique stove, 1950’s, Frigidaire, $500. Samsung microwave, $35. Other items. Call after 5:30 203235-4988 SLEEPER SOFA with matching recliner, dark green, very good condition, $450. Oak Entertainment TV stand with swivel top and lower cabinet $50. Call (203) 679-0605 WASHER/DRYER-good working condition $100 for the pair. Whirlpool ultimate care large load dryer $200. Large Screen Glass TV Stand, two shelves, CD compartments. $100. 860262-4656 anytime.

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE GRACO Pack n Play/Bassinet 3 years old. Hardly used $50. Call 203-460-7629 HANGING antique 5 globe light fixture. $35 For more information, call 203-630-0841 HOOVER UPRIGHT + ATTACHMENTS. WORKS GREAT. $35 203-265-7186

LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. MICROWAVE OVEN, Magic Chef, 1.5 cu.ft, extra large capacity, like new, $95. (203) 265-3738

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1-2 ITEMS MUSH HAGGLERS Heated Indoor Flea Market & Tag Sale. Dealers wanted. Daily or monthly rental. Fri, Sat, Sun. 84. 203-213-1248. 387 S. Colony St, Meriden. (Down the st. Chef’s Hat Pizza). Antiques, furn., hand-made jewelry. Free coffee! New Items Daily! Come in, let’s haggle! RCA SURROUND SOUND $100 or best offer CALL (860)788-6451 RYOBI drill, saw, light, case. $75/Best. Call 203-265-5321

SEARS Craftsman 8inch Bench Model DRILL PRESS. Sears Craftsman 1X16 BELT & DISC SANDER. $50 each. Both excellent condition. Call 860-2769247. WICKER PATIO SET 4pc w/cushions. Almost new. $100 obo. Call (203) 427-7243

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT VERMONT CASTINGS -Resolute Coal or Wood Stove. $350. (203) 237-7883

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH 10 New Fishing Lures In Original Packages All For $15.00 Call 203-265-5920

2 YANKEES TICKETS Sunday, 4/19, 1:05. Grandstand Section 420c. Behind home plate! Great view, see all the action. $150 for the pair - not each. (203) 507-4259 leave message. 8’ POOL TABLE-1.5” slate table top. $1000. 860-262-4656 WALKER- Rolls. Invacare. $20. Call (203) 237-2117 noon to midnight.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

203-238-3499

ALL OLDER COSTUME JEWELRY WANTED Especially Napier. 203-530-8109

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.

203-235-8431 WANTED: Fishing tackle, local collector looking for old or new, Rods, reels, lures, highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 1 HI-HAT stand double-braced. Only $100. 203-634-0809

DRUM LESSONS Area Pro (203) 630-1299

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Guitar, bass, beg. piano, beg. drums. All ages, 20 years experience. Wesleyan instructor, performing and recording artist. johnnyiband@yahoo.com Studio (203)206-0110. Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments Repaired! For Children & Adults $25 per 1/2 hour. First lesson FREE! 30 yrs exp. We repair: Violins ● Violas ● Cellos ● Bass Bow Rehairing 203-294-0888 STUDIO BLUE GUITAR Of Durham- Lessons for all ages. Berklee Alumna. 860-836-8157 UPRIGHT FISCHER Piano—Well maintained recent pads, $1000. Student Oboe-refurbished never used, $150. Student Clarinet $100. Student Flute $100. 860-262-4656 anytime

Japanese & German Swords, Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

203-238-3308

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COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPAQ monitor, $30. HP ink jet printer, $30. Keyboard & speakers, $20. Call 860-6212928 leave message OFFICE Chair: Brown, sturdy, swivels, on wheels. $25. Call 860-828-3251

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SONY digital cam., FD Mavica. Case, Battery and charger. $25. Call 860-919-3949 STEREO-Kenwood, 135 watt receiver, 2 Aiwa spkrs & Technics double cass. $70. 203-238-0802 WII console, 2 controllers, Fit board, 2 guitars. $300. 203440-1202.

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All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.

HOUSES FOR RENT WALLINGFORD -i 91 accessible. Split level. 3 full baths. 3 BRs. 2 car garage. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Refs & Credit check. $1875/mo 203-265-5729

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

WATERBURY- Near Wolcott line. only 20 min. from Meriden. 1BR, appls, laundry, AC, storage, off st. park. $665/mo. 203-264-2555 WLFD - NEW 2BR with central air, gas heat, fully applianced, No pets. Call 203-464-8066

BRANFORD John B. Sliney Apartments, 21 Rice Terrace, Branford. One bedroom units, age 62 & 0ver. Rental assistance available. Utilities included in rent. On-site laundry & parking. Accepting applications for wait list only. Applications processed according to order received.

To request an application, call (203) 481-5632 Merit Properties, Inc. 93 Deming Road, Suite A, Berlin CT 06037 Financed by CHFA

Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?……. WLFD- Brentwood Village, 2 Bdrm, 1.5 Baths, 1,100/mo +Util. No Smoking, No Pets, Credit CK Required. Call 860-729-0576 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 YALESVILLE-1BR, 1 bath, all appls incld W/D, C/Heat & air, exercise facility, patio & BBQ area. Call 203-464-8066

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT WLFD $500/mo. Cozy 1st fl 3rm Ranch apt. HW & trash included. Eat-in kit, off-st parking, no W/D hookup or pets. EOH. Kathy 203-265-5618 x690

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Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better

HOUSES FOR RENT

CHESHIRE $2900/mo. Impressive Colonial conveniently located in central Connecticut. Expectional detail throughout. Stainless and granite kitchen, mahogany beams and trim, luxurious master bath. Linda 203-272-1234

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 4BR house. Recently renovated. Available 5/1. $1400 + sec & utils. 40 Orange St. 203938-3789

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Only $950 CHESHIRE. 2 BR, eat-in kit, front and rear porch, off st parking. 2nd flr. Pet OK. $925/mo. 203-250-8288 MER. FURNISHED APTS + RMS: ALL Incl Heat, Elect, HW. Ground fl furnished effic, $210/wk + sec. RMs $130 wk + sec. 203630-3823 12pm-8pm. MERIDEN - 3BR, new paint, new tile, new carpetm, new appl’s, garage. 60 Springdale. $900/ mo. Lease. 203-996-7379 Jack Regan Realty MERIDEN 1 & 2RM EFFICIENCY $450 & $550. Some incld utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 1 & 2RM EFFICIENCY $450 & $550. Some incld utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 2BR Remodeled. Heat & appliances included. 1 month security. $850/mo. Call after 5pm (203) 841-7591

MERIDEN 2BR unit with Dining Rm or use as 3rd BR on the 2nd flr in this quiet area. Newly renovated with parking. 81 Parker Ave. North. $900 + sec. Utils not included. No pets. 203-537-1278 MERIDEN 3 & 4 BRs avail. Great apts in great locations. 2Mos sec; No pets; app and ref a must. Starting at $925/mo. Call for details (203) 715-1965

Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!

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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 3BR Very large clean units. Your choice 2nd or 3rd flr. Gas heat. Washer & dryer hookups. $900 mo. + sec. No utils. No pets. 92 Franklin St. 203-537-1278 MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Fresh, updated 2 1/2 BR, big LR & kit. 34 James St, close to John Barry School, $900. 203-715-1296; 203-440-3241 MERIDEN Ground fl furnished studio 2Rm effic, $845/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Electricity incld. E. Side, very clean. Off-st park. 203-630-3823 or 203-634-1195, 12pm-8pm

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Spacious 1 BR Apt. New owners, Remodeled. Heat & HW incl. $650+. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3BR East side. 1st floor. On a quiet street. $1,175. No pets. (203)440-2779

MERIDEN LIMITED TIME OFFER

2 BR $775+/MONTH Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off street Parking. Call 203-886-7016

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919. MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo. Heat, HW & Electric incl. Private balcony, off st parking, laundry facilities, management & maintenance on site. Section 8. approved. No dogs. Cat w/deposit. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 1BR, 2nd flr. Stove & refrigerator included. New carpeting. Secure building. No pets. One month security. $800 per month. 203-376-1259 MERIDEN- 2BR TOWNHOUSE 1-1/2 Bath, Basement, WD Hookup. $850. 2 mos security. Credit check required. No pets. (203) 284-0597 MERIDEN- 2BR w/FP, hdwd flrs. $900. 306 Brittania St. Call Alex 203-213-3162 or George (917) 696-2869 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $900 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229

Friday, April 17, 2009 — Town Times APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 2BRs, 1 bath (w/Radiant heat floors), all remodeled, brand new appliances, 1 1/2 mos. security. Credit check. No pets. $850. Call (203) 265-5980 MERIDEN- 2nd flr, 1BR, 5 rms, heat included. W/D hookup. Off st. parking. $825/mo. Call 203-238-9948 MERIDEN- 4BR, 1 bath, 2 LRs, fridge & stove, HW/heat included. $1200/mo. Call (203) 238-3311 MERIDEN- Luxury 2BR w/ moutain view, new everything, cherry fl, crown molding, island kit, new bathrm, off-st park, $895. Jonah 203-430-0340 MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890 MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890 MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2. MERIDEN-177 Foster St. Renovated, 1st fl, 2BR. $875. 2nd fl, 3/4BRs, W/D hkup. $1100. Sect 8 appr’d. Stove, refrig, micro, lg yd, off-st park. 203-634-3210 MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd flr, nice apt. Off st. parking. W/D hookup. Heat incl. $950/mo. Sect 8 appr. (203) 215-0797 MERIDEN. 1st flr 2 BR, quiet area near park, recently renovated, all appliances plus washer & dryer. $900/mo plus sec. 203-631-6875 MERIDEN. 1st flr 2 BR, quiet area near park, recently renovated, all appliances plus washer & dryer. $900/mo plus sec. 203-631-6875 MERIDEN. 819 Broad Street. 1bd $600. All Utilities Included. Section 8 welcome, No pets. 860-246-0613 MIDDLEFIELD APT FOR RENT 1BR unit in quiet neighborhood with spacious rooms on 1st flr. $800/mo+utilities. No pets/ smoking. 2 mos sec required. Call 860-982-3000 NO. HAVEN. 2 BR home for rent, w/d included. Avail immed. No smoking, no pets. Conv. location. $1100/mo. Contact Jeff Citak at 203-269-4663 ext 302. Re/Max Colony PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919 SOUTH MERIDEN - 1BR Apt. 2nd floor, appliances, laundry facility. No utilities. No pets. No smoking. $650 month. Security deposit req. Call 203-238-7562 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 WLFD. Studio Newly renovated, Hdwd flrs, private driveway, No pet 203-284-2077/203-654-6190

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly • Tours daily Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 330 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm

SOUTHINGTON- Rooms & apts now avail. Easy access to 84 & 691. Security & credit check required. For more details call Alex or Mat at 860-276-8208

MERIDEN. 1 rm, share kit, DR & bath. Includes heat & util. $150/wk. 203-238-9239

SOUTHINGTON-3BR, 2nd flr. LR, big kit & bath, gar, laundry. $850/ mo. 17 Bristol St. No pets. Credit check. Open House Sun 4pm-5pm back dr. 203 699-9143

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

WALLINGFORD Cozy 2 bdrm, no pets, off street parking, $825/mo. + util. Call: 203-2699585 WALLINGFORD Great Location, N. Main St. Near Choate area. 5 Remodeled Rms w/storage space. 2nd flr. New appliances. WD hookup. Off st. parking. No smoking. $1300/mo + 1 mo sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 2nd flr, 50 Lee Ave. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 3rd flr, new appliances, off st. parking. W/D hookups. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- 3BR, 1st floor, w/d hookup off kitchen. No smoking, no dogs or cats. Electric hot water. $1100/mo. 33 So. Elm St. Stacey 203-265-2713 WLFD- Centrally located, 2BRS, 4 rms, quiet area. 2nd flr. Stove & refrig. Hdwd flrs. Deck, storage area. Hookups. Off st. parking. No smoking. No pets. $895 + sec. 860-663-1389

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770

HOUSES FOR SALE

ROOMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN Share Kitchen, Bath & Living Rm. 2 weeks security. $150/week. (203) 605-8591

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd flr, stove & fridge, w/d in bsmt, $800 + utilities. No pets. Credit application. Call (203) 2840741

HOUSES FOR SALE

WLFD-Yalesville area. Lg. 1BR $900 + Electric. Studio apt, $550/mo. Small complex. Off St. parking, All appl’s, AC, no dogs. Call Don, ERA Property World 203-272-6969

SOUTHINGTON 2 BEDROOM 136 Center St, 2nd Floor. April ‘09 Free. $850.00/month. No pets. Mike (860) 919-1908

WALLINGFORD - Curtis Ave. near Choate, 5 rooms, 2 Br., 1st floor, Appl., hardwood flrs, porch, w/d hookups, Gar, no pets, credit check. $1000 plus sec & utils. Call 203-265-9871/203-269-9755

HOUSES FOR SALE

Buy Your First home by Nov. 30th MERIDEN $169,900-7/3/1.5b Col. Many updates done; remod EIK, some newer windows, 1st fl laundry. Home features form DR, LR w/FP, FR in LL, enclosed porch & patio. Kathy (203) 235-3300

Get $8000 from Uncle Sam! 100% financing still available. *Call or Email for details.

Linda Bohne, 203-715-5518 or linda_bohne@yahoo.com Coldwell Banker Resid. Brokerage

VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Pam Sawicki-Beaudoin Broker/Owner. 203-623-9959 Experience Makes the Difference! WLFD $249,900 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 4 level Split in Westside neighborhood. Spacious and fully applianced country kitchen overlooks beautiful backyard. 2 car garage. Linda 203-265-5618

Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203)235-3300

WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.

MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919 WALLINGFORD RT 5 - 1400 SF Office Space Parking lot/stop light/busy plaza. Negotiable terms. Free start-up rent. Make offer. (203)397-2009 WALLINGFORD RT 5 - 1400 SF Office Space Parking lot/stop light/busy plaza. Negotiable terms. Free start-up rent. Make offer. (203)397-2009

3BR 1 bath Colonial Off st parking in Meriden Viewings available 24/7 Recorded Message 888-203-0254 Homes R Us

WLFD Perfectly priced-get your money’s worth & own this 3BR Colonial. Great features include new kitchen, dining rm, welcoming family rm, new paint, carpet, hardwood floors & more. $189,900. Call Sue 203-265-5618

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STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

NO BANK QUALIFYING!

MERIDEN “NEW LISTING”

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CAPE COD-North Truro lovely cottage 300ft from private beach. Kit., & full bath. 2BRs. No pets. May & Oct, $300/wkly. June & Sept, $450/wkly. July & Aug., $750/wkly. 860-349-0844

MERIDEN Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203) 235-3300

CHESHIRE REDUCED! $469,900below market value, orig $629,000. Must see 4BR, 2 1/2 ba, rem kit, LR/DR, fam rm. ingr pool, koi pond, 1.8 acres, level lot. Florals abound, southern wrap porch, horseshoe drvwy, laundry on first. P. Lane (203) 272-1234.

MERIDEN Our builder will buy your home at fair market value if it qualifies for its program, when you buy one of its homes. You can also find other homes for sale on our website. Visit us at www.galleriahouses.com Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.

Clear answers during complex times. Call Lisa Golebiewski, Broker/Owner. 203-631-7912 Experience Makes the Difference!

Michelle Wininger Realtor/Residential Specialist Let me explain the new tax credit of up to $8,000 for first time buyers. This is NOT a loan, you pay nothing back on purchases from now to Nov 30th.

MERIDEN- New construction on 1/3 Acre. 2,000 sq.ft. high efficiency home. 8 rooms featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a 2 car garage. Starting at $329,900. Call P&M Custom Homes for more information at 203-238-3095. www.p-mbuilders.com

860-707-5389 Michelle@ MissionRealEstateCT.com

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Spend wisely, stop renting & own this 3BR Colonial. You will enjoy a welcoming family rm, formal dining rm, casual LR, hardwood & tile floors, new bright kitchen & bath w/a wrap around deck. $189,900 Sue (203)265-5618

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROP. MERIDEN- For sale by owner. Commercial property. 4 1BR units - fully rented, plus restaurant - currently vacant but fully equipped. New roof, new electricity. 133 Hanover St. $325,000. (203) 912-9045

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS For Sale Wesleyan area, Middletown. Pizza restaurant. Ask for Tony (860) 349-2161

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38 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONVENIENCE Store for short term lease in the Meriden area. Inquiries call 860-282-0655 ext 387

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CASHIERS Part time, Flex Hrs We Will Train! Competitive Wages. Apply at Xtra Mart 937 East Main St, Meriden CNC PROGRAMMERS MACHINIST with MILLING or LATHE experience. Please send resumes to Mrichter@ctpersonnel.com CONN Area Motor Shop Needs……. ELECTRIC MOTOR WINDERS/ ELECTRIC MOTOR MECHANICS Experienced motor winders for both AC/DC motors. Complete data taking/checking as well as coil winding & testing a big plus. Exc. pay w/opportunity for advancement. Health benefits, 401K, generous vacation pkg. Send resume to Record Journal Box 66M 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450

COOK -PT Immediate opening for experienced short order breakfast cook. Apply in person: Guida’s Restaurant, Route 66, Middlefield. DELI PREP, etc, M-F 7:30-5; Sat 8-3. Flex hrs. Good pay. Call (203) 265-0217. DENTAL HYGIENIST: FRI. 9-4 Most patients pediatric, adolescents, young adults. Excellent opportunity for skilled, ambitious professional. Call Karen or Michelle at 203.235.5588 DENTAL Office Receptionist Must have an outgoing personality and a smile. Bi-lingual a plus. Please fax resumes to Mike 203-634-3643

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICE/ ADMISSIONS The Curtis Home, a historic, non-proft, 60-bed skilled nursing facility, is seeking an experienced Director of Social service/Admissions. Supportive working environment and excellent benefit package. Accepting resumes only. Please mail or fax:

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Earn Up to $100/day! Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining estab. Exp not req’d. 1-800-378-2859

Part Time Early Morning Driver Needed Reliable individual with vehicle needed to make early morning deliveries to contractors and customers of the Record-Journal. Ability to read maps and follow directions a must. Knowledge of Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, and Cheshire areas a plus. Please apply in person between the hours of 10:00am -2:00pm Monday Friday to:

Record-Journal Circulation Department 75 S. Colony St Meriden, CT PART TIME Receptionist/Clerical wanted. Good people skills. 8-12 or 1-5, Mon-Fri. Call (860) 628-9999 SALES POSITION- PT to FT. Busy tuxedo store looking for salesperson. Must be dependable, trustworthy, spanish speaking a plus. Will train right applicant. Apply in person only, no calls please. Modern Formals, 113 Broad St, Meriden. WAREHOUSE/DRIVER - Fulltime, seasonal positions available. Load delivery trucks. Deliver, set-up and tear down party and event rental items. Various warehouse duties. Lifting required. Over 18, license and clean driving record a must. Preemployment drug screen. Flex schedule. Apply in person 26 Putnam Place Cheshire, call John 860-770-8617 or email jregina@superiornetwork.com. EOE

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Waterbury Extended Care Facility We are currently seeking an experienced RN/Supervisor for our newly renovated facility! 32 Hour position available 11pm to 7am shift. Come join our Nursing Staff where your caring can make all the difference in the world! Apply @ WECF 35 Bunker Hill Road Watertown, CT 06795 EOE An Affiliate of Apple Health Care, Inc. RECEPTION/FRONT DESKHigh energy individual to manage patient reception, telephone and front desk duties in growing eye clinic. Desire strong telephone & people skills, organization, computer basics and knowledge of insurance. Experience preferred. FT or 4 days per week. Fax resume: 203-238-4436

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CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available. Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:

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Well motivated and energetic Administrative Assistant position available. Qualified candidate will have a minimum of 2 years administrative assistant experience, knowledge of health care compliance, computer skills (including Word, Excel and Outlook), excellent communication and time management skills, and detail oriented.

Please apply to: Personnel Manager Miller Memorial Community, Inc., 360 Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450. FAX 203-630-3714 or email hfparisi@emmci.org EOE

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FENCING MORGAN Fence Co. Installation & Repair. No job to small! Owner operated. #HIC-623033 Call 203-886-8029 BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240 CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060

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DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. 13 colors. Free estimates. Ct #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

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Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

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O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

MATTSON HOME IMPROVEMENT Free est. Quality. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459 E & D HOME ImprovementsComplete home services. Electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, etc. (203) 376-7532 CT Reg# 616307. CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033

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HEDGE TRIMMING No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118 GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now

203-272-4216 ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating #0965092. 203-687-1347 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460 A KYLE LANDSCAPING Affordable lawn care in Meriden/ Wlfd. Lic & ins. CT Reg #622733. Call for est (860) 637-7294 A & A Lawn Care-Spring cleanups, hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal #584101 Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638 JG LANDSCAPING LLC CT Reg # 580999. Services: Patios, Stone Walls, Spring Clean Ups. 203-265-5227 JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, mulching, landscape work & irrigation service. 203-631-7444 Licensed, fully insured. #563805 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups. Full lawn maintenance. Comm. & Res. Top quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Spring clean-up. Quick, courteous service. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

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DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane. Plumbing, heating. Quality work Low rates. Accepting Major Credit cards. Lic. #0283401 #0389224 203-379-8944

BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577 BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Spring Cleanup, Lawn Care, Hedge Trimming. Great pricing on seasonal or year contract. CT#619909 Call 203-715-2301 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577

Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223 JOHN Biafore and Son Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572

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PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Rms from $75. Exteriors from $899. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446 INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICES, LLC April Special! Free power washing with a full service lawn maintenace program 203-537-7060 CT #615483

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OFFICE Cleaning All your cleaning needs also provide floor refinishing and carpet cleaning Fully insured. I guarantee your satisfaction! Family owned. Upfront pricing.Jeff Ross 860919-7562 Owner Reliable, Office, Service, Specialist

PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447. YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 STUMP Grinding, tree removal. Spring Clean-up. Free est. CT Reg# 616391. 203-440-3142

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775

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Greetings

The Peer Ministry team who staged a Living Stations of the Cross at St. Pius X in Middletown.

St. Pius Stations of the Cross brings extra meaning to Easter By Kathy Anderson Special to the Town Times On Good Friday, April 10, the St. Pius X Peer Ministry team, led by Father Sam Fuller, re-enacted the Living Stations of the Cross. Praying the Stations of the Cross commemorates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. The stations include meditation and prayers on the significant events of Christ’s walk to Calvary. The devotion started in the early Church as a pilgrimage in the Holy Land from the garden of Gethsemane to Calvary. People from all over the world gathered on Holy Thursday to travel “Via Dolorosa,” or “the Sorrowful Way.” The pilgrimage from Gethsemane stopped along the way at “stations” in remembrance of significant events in Christ’s journey to Calvary. The pilgrimage ended at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which was erected on Calvary, and Jesus’ tomb in 335AD by Constantine. Devotion to the Stations of the Cross spread throughout the Roman Catholic world in the 18th century mainly as a result of the preaching of the Franciscan St. Leonard PortMaurice. St. Leonard erected stations in over 500 churches throughout Italy. The stations were fixed at 14 critical events and eventually allowed inside. On Friday, April 10, the crowd, consisting of parishioners, friends and friars, gathered in St. Pius at noon. The Stations of the Cross started inside with the arrest of Jesus, played by Brandon Ouellette. The Roman soldiers led Jesus through the church, outside, through the parking lot and on the church grounds behind the friary, stopping for each of the 14 stations with the crowd following as Jesus was whipped, beaten and crucified. Zach Newman who played

a Roman guard, said it was very hard for him to whip Jesus and yell at him to get up, but he knew he had to do it in order for the people to feel the power of the passion. Alyssa Onofrio, playing Mary, said she really felt that Jesus was her son and in a short space of time she was going to lose him. Brandon Ouellette, as Jesus, said it was one of the greatest experiences of his life. He wanted to be challenged by Pilate, the guards and the sorrowful women so that he could fully experience the Passion of Christ and share it with the audience. St. Pius X’s Pastor, Father Gerard Mulvey, who assisted with the presentation in various ways, said the peer ministers did an excellent job and really got into their parts. He thought it was a moving and prayerful experience and the people in attendance were quiet, respectful and engaged. Patti Donofrio, a parishioner, shared her reflections: “Holy Week has been a week long memorial of the anniversary of my mother’s birthday. Mass was offered for my mother on Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday was her birthday. The passion of Christ, his willingness to die for us, how he could endure such pain, suffering, torture, humiliation and feeling of abandonment is all beyond my human comprehension. His resurrection is what gives me hope that my mother has passed into eternal life and that God has truly reserved a special room for her.” For myself, I was moved to tears at the sight of these teenagers bringing the Passion of our Lord to life. This simple yet moving presentation brought home the suffering of our Lord more than any big budget Hollywood production could ever do.