5-11-2012 Town Times by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 19, Issue 5

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

School budget passes By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The proposed 2012-13 education budget of $35,981,819, which includes all-day kindergarten, passed by a margin of victory of 87 votes Tuesday. Though Middlefield voted it down 316 ‘no’ to 259 ‘yes’, Durham voters carried it through with 606 ‘yes’ votes and 462 ‘no’ votes. Combined, a total of 1,643 people voted in Durham and Middlefield (575 in Middlefield and 1,068 in Durham). Twenty-one percent of registered voters in Durham cast their ballots while 18.3 percent did so in Middlefield. Middlefield’s Republican Registrar of Voters Jeffrey Drenzek, who was at the polls at the Community Center, could not say why this year’s voter turnout was lower than last year’s of 25 percent. “It could be the weather,” he said, referring to the rainy conditions. “Some people said they did-

n’t know about it because it wasn’t publicized enough.” At the Durham polls at Korn School, Board of Education Chairman Tom Hennick spoke about the budget passing. “We’re delighted. We’re thrilled. A lot of people worked really hard and that hard work paid off,” he said. Hennick credited the BOE members with “putting together a budget we could live with.” He also credited the public budget meetings as “the presentations gave a lot of good information to the public.” Superintendent Sue Viccaro was equally excited: “I am delighted that we will move forward with all-day K [kindergarten].” She added, “There are a lot of initiatives in this budget for the kids. All-day kindergarten will move the district forward. It lets us See Budget, page 22

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The Durham Farmers’ Market is not just a place to shop, it’s also a place for families and friends to gather. See story on page 5. Photos by Stephanie Wilcox and Judy Moeckel

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Flights of fancy A bevy of birdhouses will be auctioned off Friday, May 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lym a n H o m e stead in Middlefield. Created by local residents and artists, proceeds from the auction will benefit the Coginchaug Valley Education Association’s grants program. Tickets for the event can be purchased several ways: contact Renee Edwards at (860) 575-4680; e-mail flightsoffancycvef@gmail.com; purchase online at www.coginchaugvef.com. Come enjoy an evening of fun, food and fancy. Submitted by Betsy White Booz

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May 11 4C’s Square Dance Club The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled its Flower Power Dance for today at 8 p.m. at Brewster School. Caller is Lenny Stratton; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 272-7463. Fried Dough Dinner Boy Scout Troop 270 has scheduled its annual Fried Dough Dinner fundraiser for tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at the United Churches of Durham. Stop in for Friday night dinner on your way home from work. Proceeds benefit Troop 270 upcoming events. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 349-1672. Hypnotist Hypnotist Dan Larosa is scheduled to perform today at 7 p.m. at the Coginchaug auditorium. A fee is charged for this CRHS Project Graduation Committee fundraiser. 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.

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Plant Sale A plant sale is scheduled for today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Strong School parking lot. This is a CRHS Project Graduation Committee fundraiser. Historical Society The Durham Historical Society is scheduled to reopen to the public today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. after being closed for renovations. Items on exhibit include town objects from the Civil War, World War I and World War II, children’s samplers from the early 1880s and women’s clothing. Paintings by Wedworth Wadsworth are also on display. For more information, call (860) 716-5497 or e-

mail durhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com. Rabies Clinic Durham Animal Response Team has scheduled a Rabies Clinic today (open to all towns) from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Durham Firehouse. A fee is charged. Dogs must be leashed; cats must be in carriers. Previous proof of rabies vaccinations is needed. If one is not available, a one-year vaccination certificate will be given. Durham Town Clerk will be available for dog licensing. Outdoor Family Movie Night Durham Co-Op Nursery School’s 3rd annual Outdoor Family Movie Night will be today at the Durham Fairgrounds. This year Rio will be shown on the inflatable movie screen, and there will be face painting, live music from the Karma Brothers Band and concessions served from the Co-Op’s fair booth. There is a fee for family members over 2 years of age. DAR The DAR has scheduled an event at the James Wadsworth Memorial, Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., today at 10 a.m. Fran Korn of the Durham Historical Society will present a program about Wadsworth Chapter’s namesake, James Wadsworth. After the program, people my walk to the Old Ceremony to view his grave. Spring Festival and Sale Wesleyan Potters’ Annual Spring Festival and Sale is today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 350 South Main Street in Middletown. Browse the work of over 30 cooperative members and students in the crafts of ceramics, basketry, weaving and jewelry/metalsmithing. Wesleyan Potters is a nonprofit cooperative guild founded in 1948 to promote the learning and development of skill in handcrafts. All proceeds from the Spring Festival and Sale go directly to local artisans and Wesleyan Potters’ Fundraising and Scholarship funds. The guild also maintains a Gallery/Shop year round. Admission is free. This event is rain or shine.

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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.

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Durham Farmers’ Market The Durham Farmers’ Market is open today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green. Barn Safety Program Durham Animal Response Team has scheduled a Barn Safety program for today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Durham Firehouse. Laurianne Goulet of the CT Horse Council, is scheduled to speak. The program is free, all are welcome. Door prizes. RSVP to Brenda Eddy at (860) 349-0410 or dart@townofdurhamct.org

Vocal Chords Spring Concert The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords have scheduled their spring concert for today at 7:30 p.m. at Portland High School. For tickets, call (860) 347-2787 or (860) 342-3120. Visit www.vocalchores20.org. Catales wine/ beer tasting Catales has scheduled its annual wine/beer tasting fundraiser for today at It’s Only Natural Restaurant, Main Street, Middletown. Proceeds benefit the care of homeless felines awaiting adoption. For more information, cost and tickets, e-mail info@catales.org. Community BBQ The Middlefield Children’s Center has scheduled a Community BBQ for today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Peckham Park, Middlefield. Bounce house, fire trucks, games, raffles, food and more. For more information, visit www.middlefieldchildrenscenter.com.

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Mental Health First Aid A three-evening certification course will be held today and May 17 and May 31 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. to help people in the workplace, at school or in the community better understand mental illness and respond to psychiatric emergencies effectively. There is a fee for the course which includes a course manual and light dinner. Training will take place at Gilead Community Services Rehabiltation Center, 31 DeJohn Dr., Middletown. To register, call (860) 2625027.

Plant Sale A plant sale is scheduled for today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Strong School parking lot. This is a CRHS Project Graduation Committee fundraiser.

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May 14 Golf Classic Easter Seals Goodwill Industries has scheduled its 28th annual Golf Classic tournament for today at the Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd., Wallingford The full-day event begins at 9 a.m. and includes brunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner, silent auction and raffle prizes. For more information and cost, call Lisa Zielinski at (203) 777-2000, ext. 228 or e-mail events@esginh.org. 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) 3493153. 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. Durham 60+ Club The Durham 60+ Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. today at the Activity Center, 350 Main Street. A blood pressure clinic will be held at 1 p.m. There will be a musical program presented by Roland Chirico, “The Trumpet Man,” and newcomers are welcome.

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May 18 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)

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Everybody loves a farmers’ market Town Times polled our online readers to find out about their relationship with farmers’ markets (see results on page 8). As of press time, it looks like more people are using farmers’ markets — even if it is infrequently — than only relying on grocery chains and supermarkets. While our polls are by no means scientific, we can’t say it’s all that surprising more and more people are either regular faces at these markets or stop by them if passing through.

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Town Times

More Powder Ridge review before EDC supports deal By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The final Meet and Greet with Brownstone’s Sean Hayes, who would like to purchase Powder Ridge with plans to turn it into a winter sports park, was this past weekend at the vacant, vandalized Middlefield property. In a phone call last week with First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, he reported that attorneys from both parties are working on an agreement expected to be completed in the next week. Once the rough draft of the agreement is in

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Letters to the Editor Chicken tour huge success

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Backyard Chicken Open House held April 28. Nine families turned up the charm and welcomed drop-in visitors to their properties. Visitors were able to see hens, chicks and roosters up close living in a variety of chicken coops designs. One of the participants was even able to arrange adoption of some of their chicks. All in all, more than 75 visitors of all ages were tallied across the nine locations. The event was enthusiastically received, and people enjoyed the opportunity to learn about raising chickens first hand. Thank you to the following people who opened their backyards and shared their knowledge: Marylou Garofalo, Kathy and Ralph Chase, Carolyn and David Wallach, Melynda Naples, Jen and Matthew Huddleston, Rick and Nancy Bihlmeyer, Tina

and Scott Hurlbert, Tom and Sharon Starr, and Brenda and Doug Vynalek. Claudia O’Connell Durham

All-day kindergarten Last year many property owners in Durham got hit with a huge property tax increase. My personal property taxes increased by approximately $500 despite my house decreasing in value. The economy at that time was not doing well. Although the economy has improved slightly, many people have been forced to take a pay cut or a pay freeze in order to keep their job. This is me as well. When adding new educational programs in this economy, we need to ask this question, “Is it absolutely necessary for this program to be added or can students be successful without it? I believe all-day kindergarten is not necessary and I base that on personal experience. I

have elementary age children who are doing very well in school and have scored very well on the CMTs. Why? Because they work hard and they have been taught by great teachers who teach in great schools run by great administrators. And this was all accomplished with a halfday of kindergarten. The approximately $150,000 that is needed to fund all-day kindergarten is not a one-time expense but a yearly expense that will increase from year to year as long as all-day kindergarten remains in the budget. It is not like purchasing textbooks or replacing the roof on a school where it is a onetime expense that can last a very long time. I have to practice fiscal responsibility in order to survive in this economy. Shouldn’t the taxpayers or regional school district 13 expect the same from their educational leaders? Tom Lipka Durham

Durham resident is ‘leader and achiever’ State Rep. Matt Lesser (D-Durham, Middlefield and Middletown) honored Victor Wu, of Durham, who received the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, in the House Chamber at the State Capitol. Wu, class valedictorian at Middletown’s Xavier High School, will be attending Harvard University in the fall. While at the Capitol, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill registered Victor to vote. Submitted by Rose Ryan

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Underage drinking — not in our towns? teens are getting We all hear the Jane Moen, DMYFS their liquor. Most news stories about assume that alcoteenage drinking hol is being taken parties, drunk drivin small amounts ing accidents and from parents’ the dangers of unhomes without derage drinking. Sometimes the news hits close to their permission. According to the home here in Durham and Middle- most recent Substance Abuse & Menfield, but for many parents, we give a tal Health Services Administration sigh of relief that it is not our teenag- National Survey on Drug Use and er and hope our community’s teens Health, only 10 percent of teens take alcohol from their homes. The vast will never be those involved. majorities of our teens who drink (73 Until recently we were uncertain percent) get alcohol directly and about the real extent of underage knowingly from a parent, guardian, drinking in our towns — that is the family member or friend who is 21 or results came in from the recent older. Further, the majority of unSearch Survey, Profiles of Student derage drinkers pay for the alcohol Life: Attitudes and Behaviors Surthey receive from those who purvey conducted in November 2011 chase it for them. through the Local Wellness Council. Research also shows parents unWe now have data that tells us underage drinking is indeed a problem, derestimate the extent of teen drinking and the impact it can have on right where we live. their teens’ lives. Some even considBy the time local high school stuer it a rite of passage. Thirty-one perdents are seniors, over 75 percent of cent of youth who said they had been teens have tried alcohol and many drunk in the past year were said by are drinking at high rates. their parents to be non-drinkers. With prom, graduation and sum- Some parents even feel that their mer celebrations right around the teens should drink in their home corner now is the time for parents where they can be sure they can keep and adults in the community to be- them safe. Studies show that they come more aware and vigilant about could not be more wrong in that underage drinking. We know that train of thought. nationwide, teen alcohol use kills Our Search Survey data shows 6,000 people each year and causes that the more the more positive in200,000 teen emergency rooms visits volvement adults have in teens’ due to alcohol-related causes. In Conlives, the more resilient teens benecticut alone underage drinking come to alcohol, drugs and other costs taxpayers over $600 million. risky behaviors. But none of these statistics show The simple fact is that youth who the social and emotional effects of drink before they turn 14 are five underage drinking or the effects of times more likely to develop alcohol underage drinking on long term edudependence during their lifetime cation and career plans or teens abilthan those who start drinking at 21. ity to avoid other risky behaviors. Each year of delay reduces the risk. In a recent workshop sponsored by Alcohol simply affects a developing Durham Middlefield Youth and Fam- teen brain differently from an adult ily Services, presenter Chris Brown brain. Alcohol use may impair memof The Parent Compass shared some ory, learning, decision-making and shocking insights into what groups impulse control, and it greatly inof teens are at the greatest risk of creases the risk of addiction. Waiting drinking. For boys, the largest risk to drink until the legal drinking age factor is being highly involved in of 21 is the only foolproof method to sports and for girls; the highest risk keep a teen safe from alcohol addiction. factor is popularity.

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That insight is one many parents really do not want to accept because it means the culture of underage drinking is firmly implanted in some of the very activities we hoped would keep them physically active, busy and “safe.”

So what is a parent to do? The good news is that research shows three out of four kids say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking. To be alcoholfree, teens need the active involvement and help of a parent. An open

More shocking facts parents need to consider are the facts about where

See Underage Drinking, page 25

The Lion of Venice has roared

where much of DesdeVerdi’s Otello is By Larry Kellum mona’s music lies. As hailed (and later the malicious Iago, mocked by the evil baritone Gary Simpson Iago) as the “Lion of towered over the Venice.” On May 4, a pride of these majestic felines (and evening like a Colossus of Rhodes, one gorgeous lioness) graced the flooding the theater with effortless, stage of New Britain’s Trinity On world-class vocalism and an imposMain when the CT Lyric Opera and ing 6’2’’ presence. There was no need its orchestra, the CT Virtuosi, pre- to snarl, growl or mug — the glorious sented this late Verdi masterpiece to voice said and did it all. Daniel close its ninth season. The opera will Juarez was the second tenor of the next appear at Middletown High night as Cassio and also sang well, in School’s state-of-the-art Performing this his now fifth role for the CLO. Arts Center this Friday, May 11, at Then, there was our Moor. John 7:30 p.m. and promises to rock the Tsotsoros haunted this reviewer, rafters as it did in New Britain. who has seen so many Otellos full of Otello is a colossal undertaking for testosterone and bravado. With his any opera company — it requires a youthful looks, slender physique, big huge chorus, a rich orchestra and a eyes and a certain sweetness in his first-rate tenor with the stamina to upper-middle register, he brought sing this, the most difficult role in the out the vulnerability and sadness of entire Italian tenor repertory. Under- the character rarely encountered. standably, the CLO had to present Yet, all the rage was there when necthe work with cuts, but the chorus ac- essary, and his lower-middle (where quitted themselves well in the big much of his music also lies) was concertato of Act 3, and the orches- dark, healthy, authoritative, even tra, under the baton of Adrian sexy. While one wouldn’t wish him a Sylveen, was as refulgent as ever. steady diet of this grueling role in One only wished for more of a “pro- bigger houses, here his first attempt duction” (i.e. scenery), but with at it proved highly successful. This singers like this, it ultimately didn’t triumvirate of singers gave the CLO one of its best performances to date, matter. and the Virtuosi Orchestra, so esNow, for those lions. As expected, teemed in Puccini and especially resident soprano Jurate Svedaite Mozart, took the plunge into heavy was a Desdemona for the history Verdi with aplomb. books. Tall, blonde and sympathetic, For tickets to this performance, she floated heavenly pianissimos and her caramel colored spinto rev- please call (860) 347-4887 or visit cteled in the lower-middle register lyricopera.org or thevirtuosi.org.

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Middlefield Town Briefs

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, May 14 7 p.m. —Town Meeting on Budget Tuesday, May 15 6:30 p.m. — Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 16 7 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Thursday, May 17 7 p.m. — DMIAAB 7 p.m. — Board of Finance

Unserviceable flag disposal American flags that are no longer serviceable, being tattered, soiled or unsuitable for display, may be dropped off a the Middlefield Town Hall or the Middlefield Community center at any times. Collections boxes are available at these locations.

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Memorial Day ceremony A Memorial Day Ceremony under the guidance of the Middle field/Rockfall VFW Post # 10362 will be held Monday, May 28, at the Town Green at 8 a.m. State and town officials will speak and a wreath will be placed honoring the nation’s fallen heroes. Wreaths will also be placed at the Middlefield Cemetery and the North Burial Grounds Cemetery. The public is cordially invited to attend.

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Durham Town Briefs

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Renters rebate Voter information Applications for the Connecticut Elderly and Totally Disabled Renters Tax Relief Program will be accepted by the Social Services Department at the Town Hall. The filing period for this program is May 15, 2012 through Sept. 15, 2012. Qualifying income limits for this program are as follows: filing single, income cannot exceed $32,300 and filing married, income cannot exceed $39,500. To schedule an appointment, call Amanda at(860) 349-3153.

You must be registered in a party to vote in your party’s primary. To vote in the possible Aug. 14 primary for the U.S. Senate seat (being vacated by Joe Lieberman), a voter must be registered in a party. It will not be known until mid-June whether there will be primaries for any party or office. Citizens must be enrolled in a political party to vote in that party’s primary. If you are unaffiliated with any political party, you will not be eligible to vote in a party primary. If you wish to switch from one political par-

ty to another, you must switch at least three months prior to the primary. The last day to switch parties is May 14. If you are switching from unaffiliated to a political party (instead of from one political party to another), the deadline is noon on Aug. 13 to change to a party. To change your political party or switch from unaffiliated to a party affiliation, you will need to fill out a new voter registration card. For more information about a possible primary, your party affiliation or the procedure for changing your party affiliation, contact the Registrar of Voters at (860) 349-3452.

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, May 14 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen meeting at Coginchaug High School auditorium 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands 8 p.m. — Annual Budget Meeting at Coginchaug High School auditorium Tuesday, May 15 6 p.m.— Board of Finance at Town Hall Wednesday, May 16 7 p.m. — Recreation Committee at DAC 7:30 p.m. — Planning & Zoning Commission Thursday, May 17 9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals at 10 Canfield Lane 7 p.m. — DMIAAB

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Market (Continued from page 5) be back in action for a fifth season on the town green as she walked around checking on vendors and shoppers. Perhaps more excited was Durham resident Maya Liss and her two daughters, Annika and Daphne, who can be found at the market every single week each year. They wheel their little red wagon to and fro the market from their Main Street home — and they never leave empty handed. Perhaps the market’s most faithful customers, Liss said she is “so happy to have our own farm-

ers’ market on the green we can walk to.” Their weekly musthaves are bread and chocolate milk, and sometimes a surprise purchase or two to cook during the week. “We bought zucchini today, which I’m excited about,” Liss said. On the other side of the experience, vendors and sisters Katie and Dana Hoffman, of Durham, help out their uncle by manning his hot sauce and condiment booth. Dragon’s Blood Elixir is a Woodstock company, and according to the Hoffman sisters, their uncle has done an excellent job

making sure it’s just as much about flavor as it is about spice. You’ll find their smiling faces each week at the market. If hot sauce is not your thing, perhaps you’ll be interested in farm-raised clams, oysters, flowers and maple syrup from C.W. Shellfish Company; quiches, tarts, pies and puddings — all using locally sourced ingredients — from Sixpence Pie Company; a variety of home-blendKatie, right, and Dana Hoffman sell ed spices and seasonings and herbal teas their uncle’s hot sauces and from Auntie Arwen’s condiments. Spices; homemade Photo by Stephanie Wilcox soaps, lotions and balms from Ann’s Good Stuff; raw milk, yogurt and soft cheese from Deerfield Farm, kettle corn from Pisgah Mountain Primitives; smoothies and crepes from

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IDS community unites for Earth Day Under a bright blue sky, students at The Independent Day School in Middlefield united April 25 to beautify and clean up their campus. In recognition of Earth Day, teams of students from kindergarten through eighth grade arrived with gloves, shovels, trowels and rakes ready to work. While they sang and chatted, the teams worked together to weed, sweep, rake leaves, make new flower beds, clear the two nature trails, pick up sticks and trash and prepare the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vegetable garden for planting. The youngest students, three and four year-olds, planted large pots of brightly colored flowers that welcome visitors at the various entrances. Each team also was required to create a map of their area and to bury a compost time capsule that will be dug up next year to study the degree of biodegradation of the objects in the capsules. Tibetan Earth Day flags designed and decorated by students during the day hang in the IDS hallways.

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Scholastic achievements Victoria Rosborough, of Durham, recently received the Physics Outstanding Award, Margaret Kable Russel Award at Mary Baldwin College, Virginia.

Memorial Middle School students Seamus Doyle and Emily Farnsworth recently performed in the play Snow Angel at Oddfellows Playhouse. The cast performed for students from Kegwin Middle School as part of its anti-bullying campaign.

Anni Garvy, of Durham, received second honors for the third quarter at Cheshire Academy. Taylor DelVecchio, of Durham, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 term at Villanova University, Pennsylvania. Sarah Bugai, of Durham, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 term at Simmons College, Boston.

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Jake Whalen, of Durham, was given the most improved wrestling award at Xavier High School’s recent 2011-2012 awards night. Michelle Bellemare, of Durham, was named to the fall semester Dean’s List at Mitchell College. She also was inducted into the Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success.

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State Sen. Len Suzio welcomed students from John Lyman Elementary School to the State Capitol May 1. “It was great to meet the students, who were all very excited to be learning about their state Capitol and to be witnessing the legislative process,” Suzio said. Submitted by

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“Boooooohooooo! Once again, the crafty board has screwed the taxpayers — this time by bundling the popular kindergarten (like the football stadium and roof project) with the unpopular wage and other increases. Shameful — vote no and no kindergarten, vote yes and get an increase — take your pick. Kindergarten isn’t a great thing for the community, it is a great saver for the parents of kindergarteners. Don’t love paying for your daycare, Woooohoooer.” Other reactions include:

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Underage Drinking (Continued from page 9) dialogue with teens is the most important thing a parent can do to help their teenagers to move through adolescent and become a healthy, safe and alcohol-free 21 year-old.

Council. Her professional experience includes over 10 years providing teen programming that encourage youth leadership and positive growth. Jane has a master’s degree in counseling and was previously employed as a vocational counselor providing services to individuals with brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Jane is also the parent of three teenagers. The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council is a coalition of local volunteers engaged from every sector of the community in an effort to

educate, implement strategies to prevent and reduce substance abuse and other risk taking behaviors. The council works to promote programs that build positive assets in youth and healthy lifestyles through community collaboration.

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gether, but Brayshaw tried matching Gouveia and Brownstone when Brownstone came along, and “they did quite well together.” “They were together going to buy the whole thing,” he explained. “Gouveia wanted a piece for a vineyard, Brownstone wanted the ski area. That piece (20-acres) doesn’t help Brownstone; and it’s arguably the more valuable piece.” According to Brayshaw, the best 20 acres were peeled out and removed from the sale and are being stockpiled for some future use. He said that parcel

would require a vote of the town to be sold, or it could stay as open space. At this point, Gouveia is on the “back burner” as it is not in the best interest to let Gouveia’s proposal delay the whole thing,” said Brayshaw, who explained that their proposal would need zoning approval and other procedural things. “We’re hanging onto it (the parcel) so that, like the ski area, we can dictate what to ultimately use it for.”

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Laura L. Lodge RN-BC, of Durham, was the recipient of the Hon. James Lawlor Leadership Award. Lodge is a Supervising Clinician and Clinical Director of the CMHC Law and Psychiatry Division Mental Health Diversion Program at Superior Court in New Haven. She accepted this award in honor of her team. This award was sponsored by NAMI and Guardian Ad Litem Services at the Grand Oak in Oakville,Ct. Dignitaries,local celebrities and politicians gathered to honor the work of those in the mental health field.

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Local athletes set to compete in Special Olympics-Eastern Regional Games Chris Naples and Richard Steele both from Durham; David Crovo and IndiGMSO athlete ana McCormick from Middlefield; James Brown, Ed Hill, Tiffany Jones, Indiana Anna Kozinski, Scott Maloney, Tim Mohr, McCormick, Katherine Thayer and Scott Thayer all of Middlefield, from Middletown.

By Frank LoGiudice Special to the Town Times Nineteen athletes from the Greater Middletown Special Olympics are gearing up for the Special Olympics Connecticut-Eastern Regional Games on Saturday, May 12, hosted by the University of Hartford and Hartford Public High School in Hartford. The GMSO athletes will be competing in track and field events. The head track and field coach is Heather Ann Lodini of Cromwell. According to the Special Olympics Connecticut website, “The University of Hartford will see almost 200 competitors in our aquatics meet to challenge themselves to do their best as they qualify for the state competition. Over 450 athletes and partners along with 200 volunteers will converge on Hartford Public High School to compete in the largest regional event in the state. We will use Hartford Public High School’s huge indoor track as well as their outdoor sports fields to make this event a success.” The following are the Greater Middletown Special Olympics athletes competing this weekend: Melissa Carta, Kevin Henneberry, Scott Knee, Ralph Lill, Kevin Moy, Andy Ryan, and Anthony Tirozzi all from Cromwell;

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