Volume 19, Issue 3
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Selectmen to ask DEEP for increased coverage at Millers Pond
Beach fun at Lake Beseck
By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Another drowning death at Millers Pond State Park in Durham has the Board of Selectmen asking what can be done to stop the unfortunate trend. At their April 23 meeting, the selectmen agreed to send a letter to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to encourage an increase in coverage at Millers Pond. “We’ve heard pretty clearly from the State of Connecticut that there is no intention
to make it an approved swimming area,� said First Selectman Laura Francis. “After the last tragedy, I thought about what they can perhaps do better — I can only think they can increase coverage.� Members of the public in attendance noted that a lot of drownings seem to happen during vacation weeks, such as April break, and that the location of the drownings is not consistent . Even the large amount of trash found See Millers Pond, page 22
Republican Presidential Primary Results Durham A total of 254 people voted out of 1,366 registered Republicans, just over 18 percent and less than half of the 500+ cast four years ago, according to Lou Battipaglia, moderator for the election. Mitt Romney: 149 Ron Paul: 47 Newt Gingrich: 31 Rick Santorum: 22 Uncommitted: 5
Some people didn’t have to travel out of town to enjoy summer-like temperatures or beach activities last week during April vacation. Local kids enjoyed a fun Friday afternoon at Lake Beseck in Middlefield. On the beach, from left: Kerry Turecek, Del Cade, Nico Kulpik, Luke Piquol and Kiyah Kulpik. Submitted by Karen Piquol
Middlefield A total of 82 people voted out of 605, or 13.5 percent of registered Republicans. Mitt Romney: 52 Ron Paul: 18 Newt Gingrich: 9 Rick Santorum: 2 Uncommitted: 1 (Sue VanDerzee, Elisabeth Kennedy)
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Durham Farmers’ Market reopens May 3
The Durham Farmers’ Market kicks off its fifth season on Thursday, May 3. The Market is held on the Durham Green and is scheduled for every Thursday, rain or shine, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 6. Returning vendors include: Naples Farm offering seasonal produce and canned goods; Dondero Orchards offering fresh produce and baked goods; C.W. Shellfish Company offering farm-raised clams, oysters, flowers and maple syrup; Dragons Blood Elixir offering hot sauce and condiments; Sixpence Pie Company (formerly Little Something Catering) offering quiches, tarts, pies, puddings all using locally
sourced ingredients; Auntie Arwen’s Spices offering a variety of home-blended spices, seasonings and herbal teas; Cecarelli Farms offering seasonal produce; Sweet Sage Bakery offering baked bread, scones and muffins; Deerfield Farm offering raw milk, yogurt and soft cheeses; Hometown Bakery offering breads, buns, scones and cookies; Pisgah Mountain Primitives popping up Al’s famous kettle corn; Ann’s Good Stuff offering homemade soaps, lotions, balms; Gmonkey Mobile, the nation’s first allvegetarian food truck; and Perk on Main offering smoothies, crepes and more. Story Time on the Green is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The May 3 market features “New Standard,” a local band. Bring a blanket, the family and have a picnic dinner on the green while relaxing and listening to the group.
For more information, visit www.durhamfarmersmarket.org, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @FarmersDurham or contact market manager Tina Hurlbert at durhamfarmersmarket@me.com.
Government lessons John Lyman School, with the John Lyman Parents Association, has scheduled ME PLURIBUS UNUM for Wednesday, May 2, at 9:15 a.m. The program is a performance by Lattaworks on government for third and fourth grade students who are studying government. ME PLURIBUS UNUM is a humorous lecture-demonstration by a “wanna-be” queen of the United States. In her campaign, she unwittingly makes the case for democracy. All are invited to attend.
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Over 40 citizens listened to speakers discuss the Republican presidential primary candidates on Thursday night at the Durham Firehouse. Former Congressman and UNH President Larry DeNardis spoke for Mitt Romney; Chairman of Connecticut’s Newt 2012 Committee and Trumbull Town Council Leader Chadwick Ciocco spoke for Newt Gingrich and State Representative Vincent Candelora discussed impacts on Connecticut. Former State Republican Party Chairman and current DRTC Chairman Robert Poliner served as a lively host for the event. Other attendees included Durham First Selectman Laura Francis and State Representative Noreen Kokoruda. All of those present participated in a lively and fun experience hosted by the Durham Republican Town Committee. Former Durham First Selectman Maryann Board stated, “What an important role our little Town of Durham plays in the great scheme of politics. We are grass roots, and that’s where it starts... we plant seeds.” Debra DeFelice
Web Update This week, we asked our online readers, “In response to the misbehavior and vandalism reportedly taking place at the Durham Public Library (Read article in April 20 Town Times), do you think the library needs to enforce stricter policies?” Here are the results: Yes: 74% No: 26%
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Local man spreads anti-bullying message By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times
plained DeNicholas. “I don’t want the song to be heavy. I want it to be plain, simple; you don’t have to be educated or have a college degree to understand, you just have to listen to the lyrics. Stop bullying. Period.”
Submitted by Art DeNicholas
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The phrase “don’t be a hero” is repeated throughout the song. DeNicholas said the message in these lyrics is that just because you can bully somebody doesn’t mean you’re a hero or you’re “cool.” The sounds of laughter from bullies, cries from a child being peed on and an actual television report of a bullying-re-
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Bullying can happen anywhere and to anyone. It’s happening all over the country including right here in our own community. Most of us feel helpless or ill-equipped to change this reality, but the headlines making national news about victims of bullying committing suicide tell us that it is not something to take lightly. Part of the solution is to bring awareness to the problem by talking about it, and that’s what Durham resident Art DeNicholas set out to do when he wrote and recorded an anti-bullying song last month. “I saw a segment on local TV about kids bullying, and I felt bad,” said DeNicholas. “Then I read a newspaper article about kids being bullied at high school... I’ve just heard so much about it, I decided to write a song about it. DeNicholas, 71, has been involved in music his whole life, appearing on the Dick Clark Show and regional bandstand shows when he was young. He had his own record companies and five number one singles on local radio stations, and he currently spends time as an engineer at a local radio station, allowing him to keep doing what he loves. “I always write about current events, like computer dependency, cell phones, etc.,” he said. “Being artistic, your emotions come out when you write. I write
constantly, every day.” DeNicholas took his passion for music and talent for songwriting by writing — in one day — what he calls a “pop song to the general public” from the voice of a victim of bullying. He then recorded the song at the John West Recording Studios in Durham. On the recording, West plays bongos and ukulele, DeNicholas plays guitar and performs the vocals and all harmony parts. The editing of the song was done by Bobby Roche, a Georgia resident whom DeNicholas knew when Roche lived in Connecticut. The song is all melodic and has only three chords that give it a lighthearted sound. It’s also repetitive and made for singing along to “so people get the gist of the song,” ex-
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April 27 Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge with great people. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. Fajita Fiesta The 11th annual Fajita Fiesta is scheduled for today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Coginchaug High School cafeteria. Dinner includes chicken or vegetable fajitas, quesadillas, rice, beans, chips, salsa, beverages and dessert. Fiesta del Norte, a live maricachi band, is scheduled. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call Nancy Alberico at (860) 349-7215, ext. 479.
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April 28 Comedy night The Crystal Ballroom has scheduled it annual comedy night for today at 6 p.m. Michael Barra, of Durham, is scheduled to be the opening act. For more information and tickets, contact Barbara Miller at bgm54@comcast.net. Catales Walk-a-thon A fundraiser walk-a-thon is scheduled for today at Middlesex Community College. Registration is at 9 a.m.; walk-run at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Catales at info@catales.org or visit www.catales.org. Wellness Walk There will be a Wellness Walk at the Coginchaug Regional High School track from 9 a.m. to noon today. All are welcome to participate in this event. Clothing drive The Parents of Performers (POPS) semi-annual clothing drive is scheduled for today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Strong School parking lot. All clothes, fabric, curtains, shoes, belts or pocketbooks are accepted. For more information, call (860) 346-3555. POPS supports the Coginchaug Music Department.
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Core Gym, 350 Main St., Durham, celebrated its grand opening ribbon cutting last week.
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Ukulele Jam Middlefield Ukulele Jam is scheduled for today from 9 a.m. to noon at Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Cindy Di Lauro at (860) 349-5656 or lucyr1953@yahoo.com. Opening Day Opening Day for Coginchaug Little League is today beginning at noon at the boys’ majors field in Durham. The select chorus from Memorial School will be singing the National Anthem and officials from Durham and Middlefield will be speaking. CLL will be giving out two $500 scholarships this year to graduating seniors, and both recipients will be at the ceremony to say a few words about what Coginchaug Little League has meant to them. Chicken Open House Come to an Open House today from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn about the world of backyard chickens. Discover how to be a chicken farmer by learning from those already doing it locally. For a list of residences open for chicken tours, contact Claudia O’Connell at (860) 349-5986.
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mation, call (860) 346-3555. POPS supports the Coginchaug Music Department. Middlefield Explorers pancake breakfast The members of the Middlefield Explorers have scheduled their annual pancake breakfast today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Middlefield Firehouse. Proceeds will go to training for the Explorers.
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April 30 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunch on Monday is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at (860) 349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org.
Tuesday Clothing drive The Parents of Performers (POPS) semi-annual clothing drive is scheduled for today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Strong School parking lot. All clothes, fabric, curtains, shoes, belts or pocketbooks are accepted. For more infor-
May 1 CVEF Grants Deadline Organizations and individuals applying for 2012 CVEF grants must have their completed application submitted by today. Applications are
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May 5 Dudley Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm winter farmers’ market will be held the first Saturday of the month from February through May from 9 a.m. to noon in the Munger Barn. Goods for sale include homegrown or handmade baked goods, crafts, eggs, fiber, honey and maple syrup, jams and jellies, naturally raised meats, pickles, soap and vegetables. In case of inclement weather, please visit www.dudleyfarm.com or call (203) 457-0770 for update.
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TOPS Meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433 for more information.
Early-Morning Bird Walk Today at Hammonassett Beach State Park, come for an early-morning bird walk. Meet at the Meigs Point Nature Center at 6 a.m.; Spotting scopes and experts will be available to help ID these early morning visitors. Bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. This is an easy walk for all ages. No dogs please. For more information, call (203) 245-8743 or (860) 463-9643. Meet & Greet Meet & Greet with Brownstone’s Sean Hayes, potential new buyer of Powder Ridge today at noon. Tour the Powder Ridge property with Sean Hayes to learn his vision. Pumpkin seminar A team pumpkin seminar is scheduled for today at 1 p.m. at the Durham Fairgrounds. The seminar, sponsored by the Durham Fair Foundation, will show how to grow giant pumpkins.
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May 3 Durham Farmers Market The Durham Farmers’ Market opens today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green.
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May 4 Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. TOT Time Bring your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to join other moms and children in your community. Event hosted every Friday by MOMS (MOMS Offering Moms Support) Club of Durham/Middlefield at the Middlefield Community Center at 10 a.m. Tot Time is only open to resi-
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May 7 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over the age of 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main Street). Following the lunch on Monday is game time which includes billiards, Wii and card games.
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‘Outstanding’ boys’ tennis coach says it’s not about winning By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times
Karen Kean be seen on the court.
tomorrow to talk about the match, as then it won’t be as emotional. “Nobody likes to lose, but I think it’s more about the kids (than winning).” Perhaps it’s her easygoing coaching technique that draws players to her. This year, 21 boys joined the team (the largest number Kean’s team has seen), and nearly 10 are freshmen. Part of what sets Kean apart is that she doesn’t cut anyone from the team. “I haven’t had to,” she said. She is thrilled to have so many players excited about the sport and expects a good record for this
She continued, “Coginchaug is not a tennis town like Old Lyme and Saybrook, so you know you’re going to have tough competition. I think it’s important to win, but there are other things than winning, like doing your best.” After a loss, Kean will tell her team they’ll wait until
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She’s also proud to have started this season with a win against H-K, “a powerhouse for years,” said Kean, whose team came close to beating them many times.”
season. She’s also found that players from other sports are showing interest in tennis. Last year, five basketball players said they’d play tennis for Kean as seniors, but she said “why wait until next year?” She continued, “I said I’ll make a deal. I’ll excuse you for football weightlifting and AAU basketball, but you have to promise 100 percent commitment next year. And they’ve all kept their word.” After 28 years of coaching boys’ tennis, Kean said, “Being a female coach you have to stomp your feet and raise your voice a little louder.” SeeKaren Kean, page 7
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For 28 years, Karen Kean has coached boys’ tennis at Coginchaug High School and loved every minute of it. “Seasons can be like a rollercoaster,” she said. “They can be terrific for a while, then they dip down and we wouldn’t win that many matches. But I like coaching because it’s a challenge, and I like coaching new kids who are just joining the sport.” Kean was both honored and surprised when she learned she was the recipient of the CT Coaches Association Outstanding Boys’ Tennis Coach of the Year for 2012. In fact, she thought it was a mistake. “When I first got the award, I didn’t say anything to anybody,” said Kean, who was nominated in 2003 but didn’t get it that year. She knows to be chosen one’s team has to win state or shoreline titles, and her team hasn’t. So she called John Fontana, the head of the CT Coaches Association to confirm, and indeed it’s true. “This year I wasn’t nominated, I was just chosen,” explained Kean. “We’re a small school, so it’s pretty exciting.” Kean, a Durham resident who currently works as the assistant secretary at Memorial School and assistant media specialist at Strong School, applied for the position of boys’ tennis coach in the mid-‘80s, but then-athletic director Wally Camp said females couldn’t coach the boys. She disagreed — and told him so — but the position went to someone else and Kean was named the girls’ tennis coach. But the next season the boys’ position opened again, and this time it was hers. Kean, who no longer teaches girls’ tennis, said she chose to coach the boys because they were struggling at the time. “When I started, I didn’t really know what I was doing but it was instinct,” she said. “I had only coached
cheerleading at Strong School. (In addition to boys’ tennis, Kean is now the White Squad Cheerleading coach at Coginchaug High School.) The first time I coached, I realized I made mistakes, but they were corrected pretty quick.” Kean said her team takes tennis seriously, just as she does, “but you have to have fun.” She keeps track of who is going to be there, who is missing practice, who is leaving early and why, and she expects notes from the players, whom Kean described as all “very nice, great kids who are smart and make honor roll.” “It’s important to have a relationship with the players and their parents,” said Kean. She takes her team to McDonalds when they’re on the road and treats them to ice cream sundaes after a win. “One year I spent $125 on ice cream — we won a lot!” she said. “Tennis is very important to me, I love it. But there is life beyond tennis, they need to socialize and they’ll support each other.” And that they do, which is one of the aspects of coaching that makes Kean the most proud. For a few years now, her upperclass players mentor the underclass players, and this has helped them grow in more ways than can
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Coginchaug Little League concession stand returns By Michele Wenchell Special to the Town Times
It has been over 10 years since Coginchaug Little League has had a concession stand at the fields in Durham. The prior stand was located in the pale yellow, one-level building next to the tennis courts and close to the Allyn Brook pavilion. The location of the stand made it difficult for parent volunteers to watch any of their childrens’ Little League games. Over the years, interest in the concession stand decreased and the CLL board members decided to close the stand. In 2010, a new group of CLL board members, led by Scott King, discussed the possibility of opening a concession stand in the first floor of the Atcherson Building. This building is located behind the
Michele Genest, director of concessions scheduling, inside the new concession stand.
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from layouts on local concession stands and stands across the United States along with equipment and menus.” King and Quirk talked to local town athletic organizations to discuss how their concession stands operated. King and Quirk, in addition to Tom Wenchell and Rick Vynalek, gathered quotes for construction materials, food and equipment vendors and presented a full plan to the CLL board in the fall of 2010. After months of planning, CLL board members voted to approve a budget of $25,000 to convert the first floor of the Atcherson building into a new concession stand. The CLL budget was restruc-
tured, and Nick Faiella helped secure a line of credit with a local bank. What began as a conversion of the first floor of the Atcherson building ended up becoming a total rehab of the entire building, including refinishing the upstairs press box. Both Quirk and Vynalek worked with Roe Granger on obtaining updated audio equipment so all games on the majors field are announced. The renovation project took approximately four months to complete and totaled $36,000. Since its official opening in the spring of 2011, the CLL concession stand has been open every night during the spring 2011 Little League season, and many families ventured down to the field on their nights off from playing to have a snack and watch baseball. The concession stand remained open during the spring 2011 All-Star Tournament in July, and many local townspeople stopped by while attending the summer concert series at Allyn Brook Park. The concession stand reopened again in September for the District 9 fall ball season. At the conclusion of the 2011 little league season, the concession stand made $13,000. The concession stand relies on CLL board members and parent volunteers from farm through majors teams to take turns opening and closing the stand, as well as staffing it during games. CLL also recruited volunteers from the larger community, including the Durham and Middlefield senior centers and Coginchaug Regional
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DeNicholas said he bullied a girl in school when he was in seventh grade. “I never apologized to her,” he admitted, and to this day he feels terrible about his actions. He says this song is just as much about coming full circle for him as it is a way to get the conversation started for others. DeNicholas said he hopes his song “The Bully Song 2012,” which is on YouTube, will get people to talk about the issue. “In order to solve the problem, we have to talk about it and get it out in the open. Kids have to talk to kids about it, and talk to adults. And adults have to talk to adults about it. DeNicholas is hoping for community involvement and encourages a school performance of the song. He also wants to start a bullying foun-
Athletic director Ted Lombardo praised Kean’s commitment and support of Coginchaug tennis, so “to be recognized for what she has
On May 10, Kean will official receive the award for Outstanding Boys’ Tennis Coach of the Year, which she says is not just an honor for her but an honor for Regional District 13 too.
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Recording the bullying song on March 23 at John West’s studio in Durham. Submitted by Art DeNicholas dation for the state of Connecticut to expand the cause and reach a larger audience of young and old alike. He even mailed a copy of the song to President Obama who he hopes will listen to it and bring it forward to have it
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Letters to the Editor Vote YES on May 8 The Board of Education and school administrators have worked countless hours to trim the Region 13 school budget by $1 million. Little is left that could be cut without hurting the education of our students. Most of the budget is fixed for salaries and benefits (keep in mind teachers took a pay freeze this year), as well as other items the district is mandated to pay for, leaving only about 12 percent that can be altered. One of the most important items is the inclusion of all-day kindergarten, which is made possible without additional spending due to retirements and eliminating the mid-day bus run. With Connecticut’s adoption of the Common Core State Standards, all-day kindergarten is now critical. The governor has proposed making all-day kindergarten mandatory because of this curriculum initiative (which has been adopted by 48 states). Currently, 70 percent of school districts in Connecticut offer all-day kindergarten and that number is rising rapidly. Do not be misled by those who suggest that the CCSS is not beginning until 2015. The testing under the new curriculum is starting in 2014-2015. The implementation of the curriculum to get ready for this testing is starting now. The amount of $20,000 is in the budget for the rewriting of curriculum across grade levels to align with the new standards. The changes at the kindergarten level are dramatic and cannot be covered in a half day program. Right now the first and second grade teachers
have to play catch-up to make up for lost time in kindergarten because of the half day. Once D13 starts the Common Core State Standards the situation will be even worse. Therefore, it is imperative that D13 move to all-day kindergarten next year so that the new curriculum can be implemented. Vote “Yes” on May 8. Cynthia J. Nick Middlefield
Carry on, Sean and Brownstone We recently received a piece of mail paid for by a group that acts as if they need to inform everyone of facts that they think people are unaware of. They pose questions and offer their own versions of the answers. I say beware of their answers and motives. Who are these socalled “advocates” hiding anonymously behind the name “Middlefield/Rockfall Advocates For an Equally Equitable Deal?” Every deal needs to be scrutinized, and all valid concerns need to be addressed, but it seems this most recent offer is getting its fair share of negativity, probably because it is the most promising and likely. We have honestly tried to listen to all comments and criticisms and have no ulterior motives or goals other than to see progress continue to a realistic offer to either return the property to its purpose of a ski-type business (preferably) or some other valid positive use that does not “kill us” as middle income residents of a rural CT town. Let’s remember, this is an
offer that, like others, could die due to the negativity of those who may just enjoy being so-called experts, concerned citizens seeking a better deal, or whatever else they may call themselves. We love this town and would love to soon be able to meet friends and make new friends at the new, successful Powder Ridge. Let’s work to help this current process move forward. If it is solid and sincere, it will succeed. Carry on, Sean and Brownstone, Rich and Cindy Di Lauro Middlefield
Examine Core Values While watching 60 Minutes last night I became concerned for this country and its huge corporations, banks, accounting firms, law firms, etc. It seems that Lehman Brothers were using questionable accounting practices which ultimately led it to collapse causing much damage to our economy and harm to many individuals. It seems that these companies may be lacking in, or not adhering to essential Core Values, a few of which would be Patriotism to the United States of America, Integrity, Customer Service, Excellence and Safety. I would encourage our elected officials at all levels to really examine a company’s Core Values before entering into a contract with them. It doesn’t make any sense to hire them because everyone else does or because they have name recognition. We are now trying to teach our children to develop ethical Core Values. Let us be a good example. Susan K. Heuberger Middlefield
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Seeking opportunity to make our voices heard My husband, The 2012 elecDoug, has been a tions are your oppolice officer for portunity to vote over 20 years, and to protect the core we have two sons, values of the midRiley (15) and dle class. As a DeCameron (10). mocratic candiAs a member of date for State Senathe Meriden City tor of the 13th DisCouncil, I serve as trict (Meriden, deputy majority Cheshire, Middleleader, vice-chairtown, Middlefield, woman of finance, and Rockfall), I beDante’ Bartolomeo chairwoman of lieve that central public works, to these values are parks and recrethe importance of ation and liaison supporting small to the Board of Edbusiness owners ucation. My time and job creation, on the council has protecting workers’ rights, ensuring access to quali- allowed me to understand governty healthcare and providing a supe- ment’s challenge of balancing the rior education for all children. If service needs of a community with you share these ideals as well, I am the financial constraints of its citizens. At a time when government, your candidate. Born and raised on a local farm, just like families and businesses, is I’m a graduate of Mercy High challenged by the downturn of the School and Colby College, and made economy, I am proud that we have Meriden our family’s home in 1994. reduced the City of Meriden’s operI worked as a director of sales and ating expenses each year, fully marketing in the hotel industry, a funded all of our ongoing pension community organizer for The Uni- obligations, improved our bond ratversal Healthcare Foundation of ing to AA and maintained a stable Connecticut, a PTO co-president, a property tax rate with very minivolunteer advocate for special needs children and a city councilor. See Voices, page 22
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Baffled by ‘Knowing the Facts’ mailer at any public forum; A few years ago, the called me or Mr. Hayes town was faced with a and sought answers. Is silly decision on this job fun or what? whether or not to tear Among the littledown Center School. known ways I spend a That’s right, our Comfew hours each month munity Center. Would (on your behalf) is my you believe that a few participation in the individuals (names Middlesex County Reavailable) worked vitalization Commisevery waking hour in sion. (Part of the a “full court press” to Chamber of Comdemo our Community merce). What we do is Center? Today, I reJon A. Brayshaw hand out money to apceived a mailer (withplicants via several out the author’s name programs. This month of course) having to do we will soon be handed with “Knowing the $1,000,000 to dish out to Facts” on the sale of encourage and stimuPowder Ridge. Why I late the economy in take the time to anMiddlesex County. If swer baffles me since the issues presented have been vetted you are a small business owner and over and over. But perhaps in my soul need an “infusion” call Paul Hughes, I am beginning to liken saving Powder at the Middlesex County Chamber, Ridge with saving our Community (860) 347-6924. Our quality of life in Middlefield Center building. Hard for me to understand but there are a few people who and Rockfall have been made more complete by our very own Levi Coe Lido not want Powder Ridge saved. In February, 2009 an Ad-Hoc Com- brary. As you perhaps do not know is mittee was appointed. The committee that the library is actually privately consisted of Marianne Corona, Dave owned. Years ago when fuel oil cost Lowry, John Lyman, Kevin Boyle, $.25/gal. the library made ends meet Paul Pizzo, Carl Zanoni, Jen Brown, and needed little help from the town. Seb Aresco, Joe Lombardo, Ken Hogan Today, not so. The town has over re(and later Steve Rosa). This committee cent years picked up more and more of was charged with, among other their operating expenses, which we things, helping to market Powder should. This year, the library needs Ridge Ski Area. For the next 18 months your help beyond what you contribute the essence of various deals began to through your taxes. Please be genertake shape as committee members and ous in contributing to help fix the sideselectmen considered market forces walks and parking lot before someone trips. and developer options. And finally, it’s spring. Peckham Now onto a few items in the “Is This a Fair Deal” mailer. Readers may re- Park is bulging. Our Parks and Recrecall that the town did not buy the PR ation Commission is in full swing and property to make a profit. There were the summer programs are being two reasons we bought the property: worked out. We hired a young man to To prevent residential development of police the park on a regular basis. A lot 40-50-60 homes and to restore Powder goes on at the park. If you have an inRidge Ski Area as recreation and open terest in serving, please contact me or space. If interested, the definition of Chris Hurlbert. And finally, ever so slowly we are “Open Space” can be found in Section 04.03.06 of our Zoning Regulations. getting our arms around Lake Beseck. When a development restriction is The water level is now up a bit and an placed on a parcel of land, that land be- Ad-Hoc Committee is looking into imcomes worth less. If the town wanted proving water quality this season. I’ll 60 houses, we (or the previous owner) keep you posted. And finally, finally, baseball season most certainly could have sold it for $3 officially opens this Saturday, April million-plus. The lease vs. purchase issue has 28, in Durham. About 700 Mickey Manbeen beat to death. Suffice to say that tles show up with their fathers and leasing is a form of renting. Why do mothers looking for that first home most want to buy (not rent) their run. Also, on the 28th, Middlefield will homes? The Snowtime deal and the be host to the DEA Drug Take-Back Alpine deal were sales. The remaining program. If you have a supply of (legal) issues posed in the mailer could have drugs, why not drop them off at our Pobeen answered if the writer showed up lice Station?
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Non-toxic living a goal for everyone By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times “Everything deserves respect,” said Pamela Puchalski, of Middlefield. “The earth, the animals, people. Whether it’s with your kids or your animals, you want to set up a safe environment for them, that allows them to grow and have the freedom to be themselves.” Puchalski has done that, with her husband, three children (ages 18, 16 and 12), six horses (three are boarders), two goats, chickens and a dog. A quick perusal of her nine acres reveals that all who abide there are thriving. And she has taken this
philosophy out into the world. As a project coordinator at ConnectiCOSH (Connecticut Council on Occupational Safety and Health), she works with organized labor partners to support the coalition for a safe and healthy Connecticut, where everyone is treated with respect. She’s currently mobilizing labor members and the state’s residents to tell legislators to support a bill that would identify chemicals of high concern to children, and that would recommend safer alternatives. When she tries to promote this to the labor unions, she tells them that the children of today are the workers of tomorrow. “Workers need to find a
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what’s best for the kids. The passing of this bill would ultimately help everyone.” Puchalski’s passion for safe and natural living began in her teens, when she was growing up on a small farm in Unionville, and facing some health issues. She stumbled upon a book about macrobiotics (which focuses on vegetables, especially sea vegetables, and grains), and her adherence to the diet restored her health. “It made me aware,” she said, “that what we’re accustomed to is
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Wellness on Wheels for your pet “We are not talking about mobile veterinary services that are equipped to do surgeries — hospitals on wheels,” Dr. Kumar notes. “The WOW program brings our existing services — such as examinations, vaccinations, fecal sample examinations, and, yes, endof-life services — to our clients in the comfort of their homes.”
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In recent years, according to Dr. Sudesh Kumar of the Durham Veterinary Hospital, pet owners have been asking him and his staff if they could come to their homes to serve their pets. In response to this expressed need, he decided to start bringing basic veterinary services to clients who request it, calling the new program WOW — Wellness on Wheels. I suppose one could insert a BOW in front of that WOW, except the new program (it just started) serves small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, pet mice and
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Dr. Sudesh Kumar of the Durham Veterinary Hospital, with his assistants for the Wellness on Wheels program, Gina D’Alessio and Paula Milnes (in purple). The program is a “mobile veterinary service.” rats, guinea pigs and gerbils. On the WOW van, Dr. Ku-
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For some pet owners, especially older people, bringing a pet to the vet is difficult, if not unfeasible. Some people have physical conditions that make it impossible to lift an animal into a car, or the owner may not drive. Some pets do not like to be transported, or become See Wellness, page 26
Concession (Continued from page 6) High School. For the spring 2012 season, CLL directors Michele Genest and Dan Munro have taken on the task of managing the concession stand.
Non-toxic (Continued from page 10) gentler form of chlorine,” she said. Cleaning products in the home are non-toxic. “Vinegar works great on lime deposits, and baking soda is an amazing cleanser.” There are no synthetic chemicals or pesticides to be found anywhere in the Puchalski home. She said they can’t always buy organic food, but she does buy local, and makes sure there’s no more than a few ingredients in a product. She shops at groceries oriented toward healthy and natural food and also coordinates a food coop, where she can buy in bulk. Meals in the home are rounded out by vegetables from their organic vegetable garden. Puchalski says she sees more people trying other things, such as looking to alternative therapies and using less drugs, which have potential side effects. However, she
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34th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival
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April 28 & April 29 The Jeff Crooms Welcome Stage
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10:00-10:30 11:00-11:45 12:15-1:00 1:30-2:15 2:45-3:30 4:00-4:45 5:15-6:00 6:30-7:15 7:45-9:00
10:00-10:30 11:00-11:45 12:15-1:00 1:30-2:15 2:45-3:30 4:00-4:45
12:00-12:45 1:15-2:00 2:30-3:15 3:45-4:30
The Ivory Bills Jennifer Hill & Co. Crosseyed Cat The Manchurians The Rivergods Barefoot Truth
5PM - CLOSE Band Shell Area
Shuttle Bus Service: Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (buses will leave Hubbard Park after the fireworks) Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
On site parking available
691 Bird ‘n Boys w/Ellen Sackman Boxxcutter River Street & Friends
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Chuck E. Costa Amalgamated Muck Grayson Hugh The Pedro Valentin Orchestra Kelley & Sean
Chico & Friends Frank Critelli Christopher Arnott & His Ukelele Mark Mirando River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs The Swingaholics String Theorie
10:00 AM Festival Opens PARADE BEGINS AT 11:30 AM “Theater of The Trees” Children’s Entertainment Stage
There is no parking in Hubbard Park during the weekend of the Festival. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to towing/fines
Silver Fork Food Tent Forty non-profit food vendors are on-site ready to serve your favorite food, from Fried Dough to Brownie Sundaes. Over the years, profits made from the sale of these culinary delights has allowed these groups to return over $1,250,000.00 dollars back into the local community These dollars support the efforts of their organizations throughout the year.
1:30 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
Literacy Volunteers “Read-Aloud” Dancin’ With Hoops Airborne Jugglers Show Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show
Crafts by the Lake Over 100 artisans gather across from Mirror Lake to sell their wares at one of the first juried craft fairs of the season. With everything from artwork to one of a kind jewelry designs this visitor favorite has something for everyone.
The shuttle drops you off in the center of all activities! So, bring the family and enjoy all that Meriden’s 34th Annual Daffodil Festival has to offer!
Don’t miss the Fireworks
For additional information please call the Daffodil Hotline at:
Saturday Night, April 28 at 8:30 pm Shuttles will run until 9 pm
203-630-4279 Dates and times are subject to change.
Stop by and support the area’s non profit groups. All proceeds go back into the community. Enjoy the great food and friendly atmosphere while listening to continuous music on the food tent stage.
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Maloney Props & Paints
Walking Tacos
Holy Word Ministries
Fried Chicken, Fried Fish Meals, Fried Mac & Cheese, Hush Puppies
St John Lutheran Church
Apple Fritters
St Stanislaus School
Kielbasa Platter, Pierogies, Kielbasa Sandwiches, Babka Bread
Amici Dell Vigna
Extra long dogs-Pasta Fragioli with bread
Falcon BMX
Philly Steak & Cheese
Noah’s Ark of Hope
Kettle Korn
Meriden Republicans
Hamburg/cheeseburg, hot dog, chicken tenders, lemondade
St Joseph’s School
Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheesburgers, red hots, breakfast sandwiches, tropicana twister drinks, dorittos & sun chips
First Church of Christ
fruit smoothies, hot chocolate, coffee coolata, peanut butter oat bars
Meriden Turner Society
funnel cakes, fried oreos, ribbon fries, deep fried hotdogs, bratwurst with kraut, fried snickers, gater ade
St Mary’s Men’s Club
Steamed cheesburgers, home made fries, corn dogs, hot dog on a stick
Marine Cadets of America
Taco Supreme Nachos
We The People Party
Hot and cold peach & blueberry shortcakes
Maloney High Band Boosters
flavored coffee, tea, hot chocolate, canollis, bbq/buff chick sandwich, mac & cheese
Project Graduation
Bubble tea - dumplings & steamed buns
Meriden Elks
clam chowder, clam fritters, sausage & peppers, snow cones
Mt. Carmel
Fried Dough
Meriden Jaycees
cotton candy
Civitan Club
Italian wedding soup, soft pretzels, bbq boneless rib sand, sweet potato fries, corn dogs
Meridian # 77 Masons
Baked Potatoes - Mini Donuts
Alpha & Omega Church
Kabobs and empanadas
New Life Church
Wings - chili - Spanish Rice
Southington Education Foundation Cup Cake , Milk Council of Neighborhoods
Silver City Waffles
Meriden Democratic Party
Novelty Ice cream, Brownie Sundaes, Fruit cups, Italian Ice, Pizza
St Andrew’s Church
Deli & shrimp wraps, chips, daffy dill pickles, vitamin water, turkey wrap
Kiwanis Club of Meriden
Fried Dough - Honey Roasted peanuts
Holy Angels Church
Meatball grinders, meatball on a stick , cookies
Every year there are thousands of festivals in North America where artists, artisans, and craftspeople display and sell their work. The 34th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival with over 600,001 daffodils blooming is the site of “New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair!” As a juried craft fair, the Meriden Daffodil Festival selects it’s exhibitors for their quality and uniqueness. This year’s festival will have over 100 craftspeople presenting the highest quality fine art and crafts at this ever popular 2 day event.
Craft Fair Presenters Sugar Maple Farms.......................CT made Maple Syrup products Rachel’s Jewelry ........................... Unique Sterling Silver Original Jewelry Blueberry Haus..............................Functional Wood Items K-9 Dog Beds................................Handcrafted Dog Beds Nature Crafts.................................Wood & Cactus, musical sticks & toys ReGlass.........................................Jewelry from recycled, repurposed & found glass A Shoppers Dream........................Wood & Slate Signs Old Willow Crafts...........................Country Folk Art/Handpainted Wood Scentsational Marketing................Herbal Pacs hot or cold Plain & Fancy................................Paintings on various items World of Wool................................100 % wool items for kids & adults & cotton dresses Green Silver .................................. Pendant Scarves JKL Jewelry Designs.....................Handmade one of a kind jewelry Lollipop Kids..................................Handcrafted kids accessories Vintage Times................................Watercolored historical town maps Woodcraft Arts...............................Collapsible Wooden Baskets & puzzles Gayla Kireva..................................Crochet toys, baby & doll clothing Walk Your Dog with Love...............Unique Dog Harnesses Halladay’s Harvest Barn................Specialty Foods Back Support Images....................Metal wind spinners and lumbar back supports East Wind Company......................Handmade Jewelry A Shoppers Dream........................Slate & Wood Signs ABC Photo.....................................Black & White Prints depicting letters on the Alphabet TJJ Sews.......................................Various Sewn Items, key fobs, ipad case & wine bottle totes Sam’s Versatile Arts ...................... Photography/Paintings Saratoga Peanut Butter Company ...All natural homemade peanut butter Winding Drive Jam & Jellie............Gourmet Jams & Jellies Mountain Tops...............................Handpainted and hand sewn hats G & J Co........................................Jewelry Asian Name Painting.....................Watercolor Name Sign Painting Heitmann’s Gourmet Nuts &..........Gourmet Nuts & Specialties
Art For Us Studio...........................Hand Blown Glass Candle Light Rose of Norwich.......Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry and misc. glassworks, vases, bowls, plated Karen’s Kandles............................Mineral Oil Candles Lavender Dawn.............................Handmade lampork beads LP&H, LLC .................................... Landscape photos & cards Re-Designed by Elizabeth.............Wine & Liquor Bottle decorative lights Kenai Music & Crafts.....................Native American Crafts, clothing, & jewelry Caizzilo Art, LLC............................Airbrush Face & Body Art, Temporary tattoos Sparkles by Sam...........................Swarovski Crystal Jewelry Glow in the Dark Glass..................Glow in the dark hand blown glass A Stitch in Time..............................Skirt Purses Sunlife ........................................... Home Decor, handmade accessories & E.G. Mirrors Ping Wang.....................................Marionettes Henna by Heather.........................Henna Body Art & Temporary Tattoos Yogibo............................................Beanbags & Pillows Simply Natural Stuff.......................Natural Products & handmade gifts The Silver Seashell ....................... Jewelry made with seashells The Jerky Hut................................Beef Jerky Castle Jewelry...............................Jewelry for all ages with distinctive designs Wysteria Handcrafts......................Sewn team items: aprons, bibs, K9 Kerchiefs, placemats, potholders, bears Dondero Orchards, LLC................Farm made preserves, jams, pickles, etc. Raymond J. Medeiros Jr................Hand Carved utensils and items Sand Art Plus.................................Sand and Candle Art Belle Cose.....................................Ponchos, Bibs, Princess Crowns, Jewelry Toan’s Hand Carved......................Military Logo signs and items Garden Stones & Buckets by Carol ....Garden stones & buckets Art Business..................................Oil Paintings Electiques......................................Children’s bags & backpacks some with removable animals Tomarc’s of Troy............................Spice Blends & Rubs
Temporary Tattoos by Jerry Russ Facepainting with Fantasy Faces by Ruth Defender The Sport Balloon Figures by David Alan & Bogus Spiderman Meet & Greet Ice Sculptor Larry Siragusa
10:00 AM Festival Opens “Theater of The Trees” Children’s Entertainment Stage 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Valentin Karate Show Bill Hoagland The “Fun Magician” Mr. Gym Rocks Curious Creatures Live Animal Show
- Also 12:00-4:00 PM 12:00-4:00 PM 12:00-4:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 1:00-4:00 PM 1:00 PM
Temporary Tatttoos by Jerry Russ Facepainting with Fantasy Faces by Ruth Defender The Sport Spiderman Meet & Greet Balloon Figures by David Alan & Bogus Ice Sculptor Larry Siragusa
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Saturday, April 28 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, April 29 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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TICKETS: Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times are subject to change.
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Irena Vorrecka...............................Handpainted Glassware Beez by Scranton..........................Vintage books made into purses Pat’s Crystal Nail Files .................. Handpainted crystal glass nail files Birdhouses Plus ............................ Butterfly Feeders/License Plate Art In the Am.......................................Silk Floral Arrangements Designs by Denise ........................ Handmade one of a kind jewelry pieces Crafty Peddler ............................... Glass windchimes & other glass items Old Fashioned Jewelry..................Victorian Jewelry with Polymer Clay Sunflower Jewelry.........................Handmade beaded jewelry Fire Witch Pottery..........................Functional Stoneware Pottery Kim’s Kozy Kraft Korner................Unique wall & table florals, some with LED Lights Josie’s Jems..................................Handmade jewelry for all ages Country Store Fudge.....................Fudge And Candy Lovely Lathers...............................Homemade soaps, bath, & body products Marshall Arts..................................Magnetic Hematite Jewelry The Olive Oil Factory, LLC............Quality oils, vinegars, bread dippers Caricatures By PJ..........................Caricatures--Cartoon portraits drawn with humor and artistic flair Stained Glass by Adrianna............Stained Glass Suncatchers Khaos Designs..............................Unique contemporary jewelry & access Lisa’s Garden Designs..................Lightweight concrete garden art Shirts And Things..........................Hair Bows, Scarfs, handbags, jewelry Thomas Balokosiabi......................Malochite gemstone jewelry Harry & Hio’s Woodworking, LLC..Wood Crafted items YanYan..........................................Handmade polymer clay flower jewelry and fashion jewelry Honey “”B”” Hollow, LLC................Soybean Candles & accessories “...By Cyndie”.................................Irish Crochet Just Clowning Around....................Quilted works, hand puppets, hand bag Paw Print Bakery...........................Pet Treats & Accessories Pat Giguere...................................Beaded, Seashell, & Feather Flowers Doll Clothes Judecraft Specialty Foods.............Specialty Foods
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Sunday, April 29
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Saturday, April 28
Handicap Parking: Westfield Meriden-Chamberlain Highway entrance Handicap accessible vans will bring you to the center of activities. Buses and vans from health care facilities with multiple riders will be allowed access into the park. All events are handicap accessible.
Food Tent Stage
Food Tent Stage 10:30-11:30 12:00-1:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:30 4:00-5:00 5:30-6:30 7:00-8:00
Burrito Betty Dagwood Sidewalk Dave The Grimm Generation The Big Fat Combo The D. Smith Blues Band
Bandshell Stage
Bandshell Stage 12:45-1:30 2:00-2:45 3:15-4:00 4:30-5:15 5:45-6:30 7:15-8:45
Westfield Meriden - JC Penney/Sears Deck Platt High School - Coe Avenue Wilcox Technical School - Oregon Road The Hub - State & Pratt Streets
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The Foresters The Tropical Hotdog Band Anne Castellano & The Smoke Bop Tweedie & The Days The Appledaughters Farewood The Guru M.T. Bearington Mates of State
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Titanic anniversary — A snapshot in local time By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times
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coward. After reporting in last month’s Town Times on what was happening in Durham and Middlefield in March of 1912, I was looking forward to doing this again during a month when there was such riveting and momentous national news. So what did I find? I found that it was safe to copy and paste a paragraph from my last article, as in: Throughout the month, there were riveting reports of who had dinner where, in what town, and when they returned from those festivi-
ties. Students home on school holiday, relatives visiting from out-of-state, and who was confined to their sick beds with measles, mumps and pneumonia, also piqued the interest of local readers. With more research, I have no doubt that a perusal of town meeting, church and club minutes would reveal that our communities were very much affected by this tragedy and were busy raising funds for Titanic survivors. Below is a quick
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maneuvered through ice bergs along the same path taken by the Titanic. One of the most infamous survivors of the Titanic, William Thompson Sloper of New Britain, CT, was dogged until his death in 1955, from rumors that he had disguised himself as a woman to gain entry to one of the life boats. Other passengers from the same lifeboat repeatedly told the press that Sloper, after helping all the women on board, reluctantly took a seat in the half empty boat after being encouraged by a female companion to do so, and only after no more women could be convinced to enter the boat. So the lifeboat was dropped into the ocean with many seats still vacant. As the disaster unfolded, Sloper apparently pulled drowning passengers into the boat, but his good deeds and the testimony of his fellow passengers could not undo the damage done by the initial newspaper account (New York Herald) depicting him as a
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As April showers and the occasional snow pelted New England towns in 1912, area residents prepared for an early Easter on April 7, and newspaper advertisements reminded everyone to buy their Hot Cross Buns via repetition of the song lyrics, “Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns. One a penny, two a penny, Hot Cross Buns.” The Penny Press, reported daily on rising flood dangers along the Mississippi River and a tense presidential campaign pitting former friends Presidents Taft and Roosevelt against each other in what would become one of the nastiest election seasons in US history. Of course, the biggest news screamed into the headlines on April 15 as the Titanic tragedy and its aftermath of blame and finger pointing unfolded. Early headlines mistakenly reported that all women and children on board were safe due to the heroic efforts of hundreds of male passengers. One story reported that the Titanic was foundering off shore near Cape Cod at 8 a.m., and another claimed that the liner Virginian was towing the crippled Titanic to shore. Over the next several days passenger stories were read with relish as the country reeled with the heartbreak.
Titanic gossip was exchanged with the self-righteousness of spectators at the Salem Witch trials. Some ministers used their pulpits to proclaim that the Titanic went down due to the selfish whims of the rich who demanded grander cruise ships and the ship line that bowed to their wishes. Socialists proclaimed that the tragedy would finally bring about the downfall of capitalism. Fortunately, many safety regulations were put in place to avoid a similar tragedy, such as the requirement to have enough life boats to support all passengers. (Duh?) In Middletown, Liberty Street resident and house painter, Thomas Hocking lost his brother George, who had sailed from England to join his brother in the business. Initially, the doomed Hocking was to travel with his wife and two children but they had stayed behind in England. Hoe Avayanos, the proprietor of a fruit and candy store at the corner of Main and Washington streets in Middletown, was traveling on a steamer from Greece in order to make passage on the Titanic. Due to engine trouble he did not arrive in time to meet the ship and instead sailed the following day. Avayanos told the Penny Press that he and his fellow passengers were aware of the disaster, and passengers were nervous and sad as they
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The Easter bonnet is back The United Churches of Durham celebrated Easter with an old fashioned tradition of the ladies wearing Easter bonnets. They were adorned with silk flowers, fresh flowers, ribbons and bows.
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Easter weekend workout for a cause At right, “Hop, Skip, Jump...For a Good Cause” was held Easter weekend at the Core Club in Durham. Approximately 25 people joined the gym professionals for an all-over body workout to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The event raised over $500 for the cause. Submitted by Cheryl Salva
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Your vote can help non-profit win an education grant By Marilyn Horn Special to the Town Times Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots is a non-profit organization that helps over 600 children and young adults in Oaxaca, Mexico receive an education they would not receive without outside help.
Durham resident Marilyn Horn has been involved with this organization (called Centro de Esperanza Infantil in Oaxaca) since 2000 when the Spanish Honor Society at Coginchaug Regional High School began sponsoring Rodrigo Mesinas Perez, now in his third year of college, studying to be a teacher. His
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On April 24, State Sen. Len Suzio met for breakfast with area taxpayers at Guida’s restaurant, 484 Meriden Road, Middlefield. Suzio told residents about his ongoing initiatives to find jobs for unemployed veterans and to lower the gas tax. Those who could not attend can contact Suzio at Len.Suzio@cga.ct.gov or at (800) 842-1421. Suzio meets with taxpayers at Guida’s on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. He represents Cheshire, Middlefield, Middletown, Meriden and Rockfall.
Mid-Lea Garden Club plant sale The Mid-Lea Garden Club held a plant sale last Saturday at the Middlefield Community Center, and if you were lucky enough to take home some of their hardy perennials, then they surely got a nice wet start with Sunday’s rain. Proceeds from the sale will benefit local beautification projects, including keeping barrels around town filled with seasonal plants and decorations. Pictured as the sale was winding down, from left, Linda Hatton Betta, Carol Neal, Shari Slight, Marcia Youngquist, Betsy St. John and Sylvia Fazzino. The club meets monthly, and new members are always welcome. The Mid-Lea Garden Club will have a work meeting on May 21 at 6 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden which is behind the Levi Coe Library. After the clean-up there will be a program presented by Caryn Richter on invasive plants, including bamboo, at the Middlefield Community Center.
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IDS artwork at Levi Coe Library: During the month of April, a sampling of three-dimensional clay artwork from students of the Independent Day School is on display at the Levi Coe Library in Middlefield. The artwork includes kindergarteners’ “Very Hungry Caterpillars,” first graders’ pinchpot animals, second graders’ koi fish, third graders’ big-mouthed animal pinch pots, fourth graders’ winter vignettes, fifth graders’ Greek inspired pots, sixth graders’ Mimbres black-on-white bowls, seventh graders’ containers with lids, and eighth graders’ tribal masks.
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Africa studies Students at John Lyman School studied Africa with Won-Ldy, a visiting teacher from Africa. Pictured at right with Won-Ldy are students of Carole Sibiskie’s class, from left: Emma Anderson, Lila Craig, Hannah Nielson, Andrew Abley, Katelyn (Katie) Grenier and Jacqueline Kelly.
Left, Students Colin Murphy and Jacqueline Kelly play the drums. Submitted by John Lyman School
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New precast concrete dugouts were installed a the girls’ minors field in Durham on Thursday, April 5. The dugouts were funded entirely by Coginchaug Little League and were made by United Concrete in Wallingford. It took approximately three hours for both dugouts to be unloaded from their flatbed trailers and to be lifted by cranes onto their stone bases. Many of the students at Korn School enjoyed taking a peak out of their classroom windows while this major improvement project was completed. Little League Opening Day is this Saturday, April 28, at noon. Submitted by Michele Wenchell
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on the grounds of the park was discussed. Francis stated, “I don’t know we should spend our resources when I believe it’s the state’s responsibility” when someone mentioned where Durham’s Resident State Trooper fit into the equation. Francis also acknowledged that even the presence of a full-time ranger would not likely prevent all the problems mentioned, but the increased coverage — even during certain times of the year, such as vacation breaks — would be worth suggesting to the state. The board agreed that increased coverage might even help with the litter problem, as Selectman Steve Levy suggested the amount of garbage and the number of people swimming in a non-
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mal increases. We also continue to make strides on much needed projects, such as renovating schools, roads and bridges, flood control measures, improving our downtown and developing a Transit Oriented District. Supporting the values in which I believe, while still controlling government spending and keeping taxes to a minimum, has been very difficult. Even so, while helping keep Meriden’s financial house in order, I have continued advocating for a quality educational system for all our children, respecting the sacrifices made by our veterans and assisting our seniors and families with the daily issues that affect their lives. In addition to collaborating with my colleagues on city-wide projects, I’ve advocated for projects which hold great importance to my constituents. I raised funds for Jack Barry Little League’s flood recovery efforts and continue to work as their liaison in an effort to improve field conSee Voices, page 25
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snapshot of happenings around town in April of 1912 (Source: Russell Library newspaper microfilm). In Durham: • A number of our local nimrods started out early this morning to try their luck at trout fishing. (Apparently there was a national sportsmen’s club by that name.) • During a thunder shower on Friday evening of last week a large tree standing near the residence of Arthur Newton was struck by lightning. • S. W. Fowler has a piece of the steel armor plate of the battleship Maine which was presented to him by C.W. Hubbard of Middletown, procured from the ship by Mr. Hubbard on his recent trip to Havana. • Town Clerk A.M. Camp has a sword which was carried in the Revolutionary war many years ago by one of his ancestors. • The large barn on the farm of Henry Bailey, about a mile and half below Durham on the Guilford Road was destroyed by fire this morning after being struck by lightning. Two cows, three heifers, a calf and two hogs were burned to death. • James Flynn had his foot crushed by being run over by a team Monday night. He was attended by Dr. Sweet of Middletown, who reduced the fracture, and he is now getting along as well as can be expected. • The Durham Orchestra, composed of some of our best young men high up in musical arts, will make their first appearance before the public Friday evening during a dance at the Town Hall. The pianist is Miss Carrie Otte, being an accompanist of much merit. • It may be of interest for all dog owners to know that our genial town clerk, A.M. Camp, has just received a new lot of blanks for dog licenses, which he will fill out for you in a neat manner. (In other words, please register
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CL&P, Yankee Gas assistance programs Connecticut Light and Power and Yankee Gas are reminding customers who may be having difficulty paying their electric or natural gas bills that now is the time to sign up for programs that can assist them. “The last thing we want to do is disconnect service to a customer,” said Sharon Eberman, director of Customer Experience Operations for CL&P and Yankee Gas. “All it takes to sign up for a program is a phone call. We have a variety of programs and services available to assist customers, and now is the time to contact us.” Programs available to CL&P and Yankee Gas customers are: Matching Payment Program This program allows limited-income customers with
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ditions. In addition, I spearheaded a collaborative venture between the City of Meriden and the City Park and Brookside Park Neighborhood Association to renovate the two oldest parks in Meriden by securing funding from both the city and philanthropic organizations in the form of grants.
day’s pay for a fair day’s work, an effective education system and the opportunity for affordable healthcare. Helping the towns in the 13th District will be my highest priority, but I also see statewide issues that need attention and welcome the opportunity to address them. We should expect fiscal responsibility by our government, and integrity and transparency in our elected officials. I am not a career politician; I am one woman who asks for the opportunity to make our voices heard and make a positive difference by serving as your state senator.
Sophie is survived by a brother, Andrew Konefal and his wife Evelyn of Middlefield; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary BaAlthough I accept the fact ginski, six brothers John, that not everyone will agree Walter, Martin, Joseph, Frank and Anthony Konefal. on every issue, I believe that we can embrace the common A Funeral Liturgy was values that we share as held April 25 at St. Colman hard-working Americans: Church, Middlefield. Burial good jobs for everyone, a fair was in Middlefield Cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Saint Colman Church Care and Share P.O. Box 457 MidSherlock Holmes: Fact or Fiction: Wednesday, May 9, dlefield, CT 06455. at 6:15 p.m. Harold and Theodora Niver present an enterTo share memories or extaining and educational presentation on Sherlock press condolences, visit Holmes, William and Helen Gillette and Gillette Castle. www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Daniel W. Kellish, 73, of Berlin, husband of Grace (Nigro) Kellish, passed away April 10, 2012 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Daniel was born Dec. 16, 1938 in Middletown, the son of the late Daniel and Florence (Way) Kellish of Middlefield. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation as a traffic engineer and for many years was a fireworks display promoter throughout the state. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Daniel W. Kellish, Jr. of Berlin; his daughter, Sherry Kellish-Clines and her husband Kenneth of Rocky Hill; his brother, Richard “Dick” Kellish and his wife Joyce of Durham; his nephew, Eric Kellish and his wife Beth of Las Vegas; sisters-in-law, Josephine Valente, Mary Ross and nephew Anthony Bonviso, all of Novato, Calif..; brother-in-law Carmelo Nigro and his wife Carrie of Meriden. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and planning fireworks shows for many towns across the State of Connecticut. His happiest time was producing the fireworks display for his home town of Middlefield, either for the fire-
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Lyme disease and your dog By Christine Puskaric Special to the Town Times
Due to the unseasonably warm winter, deer ticks that cause Lyme disease have emerged earlier than usual this year. Knowledge about this tick, its life cycle and behavior can help you better protect your pet from infection. The life cycle of the deer tick passes through four stages: egg, larva, nymph and adult. Only the nymphs and adults transmit Lyme disease. This occurs most often between May and June when the nymphs are active and in October when the adults are out. In dogs, it can take weeks to months after being bitten by an infected tick for clinical signs to develop. Only 10
percent of dogs will develop these signs which typically include lameness and a fever. The most serious long term complications in dogs can involve their kidneys. In most cases, removing a tick on yourself or your dog within 24 hours can prevent transmission of disease. The complication arises in finding the tick in the dense, often dark hair coats of our dogs. The nymph stage of the deer tick is the size of a poppy seed. If you suspect Lyme disease in your dog, your veterinarian can run a quick test in the hospital to confirm exposure to the disease. Be aware though, that exposure does not necessary indicate active infection. With typical clinical signs and a positive test, most veterinarians will opt to
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treat and monitor your dog’s response to medication. Dogs with a fever, joint pain and a positive blood test are treated with a four-week course of the antibiotic Doxycycline. Dramatic improvement is noted within 48 hours of starting the medication. Your veterinarian may also want to run other baseline blood work and a urine sample if he/she is concerned about kidney involvement. Treatment will not eradicate the Lyme organism from your dog’s body because it is very good at hiding. The goal is to make the organism latent so it is not causing clinical signs. Some dogs’ kidneys will be affected by the longterm presence of the organism in their body. If your dog tests positive for Lyme disease your veterinarian may recommend periodic screening of protein levels in the urine to monitor. There is a vaccine that can
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prevent infection in dogs before any exposure to the Lyme organism. Your veterinarian may recommend vaccinating puppies and adult dogs that are negative on the Lyme blood test. The Lyme vaccine must be bolstered annually to be effective. The general recommendation by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine is not to vaccinate dogs that have tested positive for Lyme disease. Whether you vaccinate or not, one thing is clear: yearround tick control is essential. Ticks do not die when the ground freezes. Instead they remain dormant and can become active on warmer winter days. There are several options to protect your dog from ticks including spot-on topical medications, collars and sprays. Your veterinarian can help you chose the right product for your animal. If you are interested in more information about ticks, I encourage you to visit www.tickencounter.org. This website is a great resource. Christine Puskaric is a veterinarian
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extremely nervous or even aggressive (“fractious behavior,” in Dr. Kumar’s words) when they are taken to the vet. Some may run away in the process; others are just plain miserable. All in all, the experience can be difficult for both owner and pet. “When a pet gets stressed, the owner is also stressed,” says vet tech D’Alessio. “When both are at ease — in the familiar, comfortable home environment — it can be a win-win situation.” For example, an elderly golden retriever had a leg fracture, and the elderly owners could not bring “Skipper” to the veterinary hospital for a bandage change. WOW was able to take care of Skipper at his home. When the time comes to make the decision to let go of a beloved pet, saying goodbye in the familiar home environment can ease the pain a bit, and leave a warm memory. Just recently, vet tech Milnes says, a dog owner asked if his pet could be put to sleep in front of the fireplace, the dog’s favorite place of rest. All of this, of course, involves personal decisions. For many people, Wellness on Wheels is not needed. For others, it can enhance the quality of life for both owner and pet.
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As a student at UConn Business School, he centered his school projects on the concept of starting and operating his own restaurant. After graduation, he worked at David Burke’s Prime at Foxwood Casino. In 2010, with his brother Michael as his assistant manager, Lacz opened Casa Della Luce, an Italian restaurant. The restaurant has earned many awards including: 1st Place Westerly Rotary Clubs Chowder Cook-off 2011; Favorite Restaurant of 2010 New London Day; 3rd Place People’s Choice Cabin Fever Chowder cook-off in the Mys-
tic Village 2012; Best Use of Regional Ingredients Cabin Fever Chowder cook-off in the Mystic Village 2012; Best Pasta in Westerly from Wood River Health Services Pasta Competition. Lacz is the son of Marlene and Peter Lacz of Middlefield. Erica Fontanella, (pictured below) of Durham, has been named a finalist for the 2012 Liberty Bank Youth in Action Award. She was recognized for her “commitment to making a positive difference in the community through volunteering, fundraising and advocating for nonprofit organizations that neighbors depend on,” according to Liberty Bank. Fontanella earned the opportunity to direct a $50 donation to both the Meriden Humane Society and Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Submitted by Liberty Bank andJ. Fontanella
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