Volume 17, Issue 5
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
Friday, May 14, 2010
Durham passes town budget National Day of Prayer: May 16, 2010 By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times
Durham voters passed the proposed 2010-11 town budget at the May 10 annual budget meeting. The gross budget, the amount the town intends to spend in the next fiscal year, is $5.3 million; and $3.97 million, the net number, is what the town needs to raise in taxes after state aid, fees and other income items are factored in. Before the budget was passed, resident Donia Viola stood at the podium and made a motion to the 100 or so townspeople in attendance to reduce the line item for salaries by 1.25 percent, bringing the salary increase to 2 percent from 3.25 percent. When one resident asked the Board of Finance for their thoughts on this, chairman Fran Korn explained that the reason for the proposed 3.25 percent increase was because some elected officials, the library director and one Town Hall staff member decided to forgo raises in the current year. At the same time the sanitarian
received a raise but didn’t accept it. Union employees received a 3.25 percent increase this year, Korn stated, “and we don’t want to discriminate between nonunion workers from union workers, so this seemed fair.” After Korn’s explanation, Viola’s motion was seconded but ultimately failed, and the proposed town budget passed on a voice vote. Education board election Also at the meeting, Elizabeth Gara and Mary Jane Parsons were re-elected to the Regional School District 13 Board of Education. Parsons, who was nominated by Korn, “is a dedicated public servant…with unique insights into the town and children.” Former State Rep. Ray Kalinowski nominated Gara, saying, “She is focused on supporting initiatives for student academic success.” There were some “nays” heard when the Board of Education candidates were voted on, but no challengers were nominated. Gara and See Durham budget, page 21
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About 30 area residents met at 9 a.m. at the flagpole in front of the Middlefield Firehouse to offer prayers for our country as part of the National Day of Prayer.
In this issue ... Calendar............................4 Durham Briefs ...........18-19 Libraries .........................22 Middlefield Calendar .....20 Obituaries .......................24 Sports ..........................28-31
A Taste of the Durham Farm Market Left, Juliana, Claire and Katherine DeFlora, of Durham, sample some ice cream from 50 Licks at the first Durham Farmers’ Market on May 6. The farm market will be open every Thursday through September from 36 p.m. on the Durham Green, and all are welcome to come support local food producers. Photo by Sue VanDerzee
Middlefield town meeting recessed after elections By Sue VanDerzee Town Times Eighteen voters showed up for what was a decidedly anticlimactic town meeting on May 10 at the Community Center. On the agenda was a scheduled vote on the town budget and elections for two members of the Region 13 Board of Education and two members of DMIAAB, or Durham Middlefield Interlocal Advisory Agreement Board, the transfer station management board. The first item was quickly tabled to the same time next week (May 17 at 7 p.m.) because, according to Board of Finance chair Rebecca Adams, several numbers were still up in the air due to circumstances beyond the board’s control. One item up in the air was the defeat of the Board of Education
(BOE) budget on May 4. (The BOE is meeting after press time on Wednesday evening to decide what to submit at a second referendum, tentatively planned for Tuesday, May 25.) The second up-in-the-air situation involves MIRMA, a state alternative to the workers’ compensation organization CIRMA. Middlefield bought insurance from MIRMA, which was allowed by state government to be under-capitalized in order to offer competition to CIRMA. However, MIRMA is unable to pay claims. Due to end-ofthe-session confusion at the State Capitol in Hartford, Adams is meeting with town officials from other MIRMA towns and state officials today, Friday, to try to figure out what the budget number should be. See Recessed, page 11
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Durham Fair Memorial Day Food Drive After much success last year in their first year, the Durham Fair will once again be holding a food drive during the Memorial Day parade. All items collected will be donated to the food pantries in Durham and Middlefield for distribution. Please bring your items to the parade, and volunteers will collect them as they go by on the fair float. See you at the parade!
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Community Supper
Ask Me 3 On Tuesday, May 18, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Community Room at Mauro Meadows on Trinity Hill Drive in Durham, members of Coginchaug Regional High School’s National Honor Society will host a presentation called “Ask Me 3,” a program to help senior citizens understand the importance of going to their doctor and asking the right questions. All Durham seniors are invited to attend.
This month’s Community Supper will be hosted by the Durham Lions Club and the Church of the Epiphany. It will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, on Sunday, May 23, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free and open to the public. All are invited; all are welcome.
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Index of Advertisers Local musician at Durham Library Leah Gastler, of Durham, a fourth year student at Bard
Corrections We try to bring you the most accurate information, but if you notice a mistake, call us at 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. Joshua Etheridge, of Middlefield, was left off the high honor roll at Xavier. The Durham Memorial Day parade marshal will be former First Selectman and State Rep. Ray Kalinowski.
College Conservatory of Music, will be presenting an evening of classical music on Thursday, May 20, at the Durham Library at 7 p.m. She will be performing with the Kalmia String Quartet, a group formed at Bard College that has previously performed in Chicago, New York City and the Bard College area. Leah hopes that everyone with an interest in music will join them at the library on May 20. Leah is at the far left in the submitted photo above.
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Gail Freeman, a teacher at John Lyman School, will retire after 36 years working in District 13. There will be a celebration at John Lyman School on Thursday, May 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., with cake and punch. Everyone is invited to attend. Please RSVP by Friday, May 14.
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Deceased veterans honored with flags in Durham
Members of the American Legion and VFW are decorating the grave sites of U.S. veterans in the three Durham cemeteries this month. Memorial Day dates to the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day. The practice of decorating a veteran’s grave with small flags is carried on today for remembrance of those who have passed on and also served
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their country in the armed services. All veterans are encouraged to participate and will meet at the Durham Town Hall at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 27. Families of service members whose graves may have been missed in previous years may call American Legion Adjutant Dan Murphy at 860-349-1304 to be included this year.
School bus driver cited in accident
The driver of a school bus, Charlie Gillard, 66, carrying 10 District 13 students home from school Monday crossed into the opposite lane and hit an oncoming car. He was issued an infraction. Clayton Ryer, 44, of Clinton, sustained minor back injuries as a result of his 1973 Chevrolet Corvette being hit by the school bus. The accident occurred around 4:20 p.m. on Edgewood Road in Middlefield, across from Memorial School, and police, fire and medical personnel were all on the scene. The Brewster and Korn
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students riding the bus did not suffer injuries, and Gilliard, of New Haven, was not injured but was issued an infraction for failure to grant one half of the highway. Both vehicles were towed from the scene, and students were either picked up from parents or transported by another bus. (Stephanie Wilcox)
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Klezmer Music Emmanuel Church, the Little Church in the Wilderness, 50 Emanuel Church Rd. in Killingworth, will present folk music of the Eastern European Jewish community at 8 p.m. Admission is $20; a reception will follow. Call 860-663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org. MOMS Club The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Durham and Middlefield will hold an open house at Allyn Brook Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon for prospective members. For information, send email to momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com or call Becky at 860-349-2346. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the Parish Hall tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 16, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, five and under are free, and will be available at the door or by calling Lisa Kopcik at 860-349-6918. Cogin-Chuggers The Durham Cogin-Chuggers will hold their May dance at Brewster School in Durham from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Jim Schell will be the caller and Sue Lucibello the cuer. Donation is $6 per person. For more information, call 860349-8084 or 203-235-1604. To Brooklyn and Back Director Reaghan Tarbell introduces her documentary, To Brooklyn and Back: A Mohawk Journey, at the Green Street Arts Center, 51 Green St. in Middletown, at 7 p.m. The hour-long documentary is about neighborhoods, home, permanence and transience. It is Tarbell’s journey and exploration of her roots where she traces the connections of her family to the Mohawk community in Brooklyn. There is a suggested donation of $5. For info, visit www.greenstreetartscenter.o rg or call 860-685-7871.
SATURDAY
May 15 DART Tag Sale
Durham Animal Response Team (DART) is holding a tag sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and tomorrow at Brenda’s Main Street Feed in Durham. All proceeds from the tag sale will directly benefit DART, which is a division of the Department of Emergency Management for the town of Durham. Amphibians Potapaug Audubon presents “Connecticut Amphibians” at 1 p.m. at the Westbrook Library, 61 Goodspeed Drive, with guest speaker Russ Miller from the Hammonasset Nature Center. There will be many live amphibians to see and feel. For more information on this free program for the entire family, call 860-399-0136. Live Music The acoustic duo BluesGrass, with local musician Jon Swift on upright bass and vocals and Mark White on guitar, harmonica and vocals, will play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Perk on Main, 6 Main St. in Durham. Water Buffalo Bake Sale Notre Dame Church annual Water Buffalo Bake Sale will include a Haitian artisans crafts sale in the church hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 16. This year, more than ever, people around the world are suffering because of natural disasters. Hospice St. Joseph in Haiti and Heifer International, which the sale benefits, help alleviate that suffering. Parishioners and Durham residents are encouraged to bake, shop and help out at the sale. Plant Sale/Exchange The Durham Library annual plant sale and exchange will be held at 10 a.m. Plants must be in pots and labeled. Anyone wishing to exchange plants will receive a receipt, which will be credited for purchases at the sale.
SUNDAY
May 16 Pet Fair The Durham Pet Fair will be held at Coginchaug Regional High School from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be 45 local animal shelters with animals for adoption, as well as a variety of events and pet services. Visit www.durhampetfair.com. Pasta Dinner
Troop 33 will host an allyou-can-eat-pasta dinner with meatballs, rolls and special desserts, coffee, tea and kid’s drink, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church on Main Street. This fundraiser will help the troop pay for an upcoming adventure. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for kids or $25 for a family of four.
MONDAY
May 17 Free Movie Every Monday the Middletown Senior Center, 150 William St., offers a free movie at 12:30 p.m. Today’s movie is Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Call 860-344-3513. Parent Orientation Strong School will host a program for parents of students moving from sixth to seventh grade at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY
May 18 PFLAG Meeting Greater New Haven/Shoreline Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays) meets to offer support, information and education and to advocate for LGBT loved ones. Meetings are held at the Church of the Redeemer, 185 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more info, e-mail greaternewhavenpflag@yahoo.com or call 203-458-0493. Meet your Greens Join Middlesex County’s green network for a happy hour at Javapalooza, 330 Main Street in Middletown, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jim Sweeney, of HomeTronics Lifestyles, will talk about electric deregulation, and Martha Kelly, of the Ct. Coalition for Environmental Justice, will speak about CCEJ. Questions? Call Claire at the Rockfall Foundation at 860347-0340 or email crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org. Ask Me 3 From 3 to 4 p.m. in the community room at Mauro Meadows on Trinity Hill Drive, Durham, members of Coginchaug High School’s National Honor Society will host a presentation called “Ask Me 3.” This is a program to help
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senior citizens understand the importance of going to their doctor and asking the right questions. All Durham seniors are invited to attend. Seniors Nature Walk Come join us for a leisurely one-mile walk in the woods at 9 a.m. We will be done before 11 a.m. Meet at the southern entrance to the Field Forest on Bear Rock Rd. in Durham. Contact lucy@womenofthewoods.org or call 860-395-7771 for info. Pre-registration appreciated, but not required. If you can’t come on this walk but are interested in nature walks, let Lucy know and she will schedule more walks. Auditions The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding non-equity and equity auditions for all roles (adult male and female) for July and August musicals today and tomorrow from 6 to 9 p.m. at the rehearsal studio, 24 Main St. in Centerbrook. The shows run from July 7 to Aug. 1 and from Aug. 11 to Sept. 5. Call 860-767-7318 for appointment. Visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org. Spring Concert The John Lyman School spring concert will be held at 2:15 and 6:30 p.m. Help for Job Seekers The Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main Street, will host the Ct. Department of Labor’s Career Express bus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bus is a mobile one-stop career center providing the latest workforce and job skills development services to individuals across the state. The bus is equipped with eight computer workstations with internet access and is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. This free service is available on a first come, first served basis.
WEDNESDAY
May 19 TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For info, call Naomi Klotsko at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at 860-349-9433. Demystifying 911 Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main St., will hold a lunch and learn program on emergency medical services at 11:30 a.m. Learn the important information to provide when calling
911 and what to expect when the crew arrives on the scene. A complimentary lunch will be provided, and all are welcome to this free program. Registration is required, call 203-265-6754 at www.wallingford.lioninc.org. Free Movies The Middlefield Senior Center will present free movies at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the senior center. Today’s movie is Because I Said So and May 26, Mall Cop. Blue Star Mothers Fundraiser On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, 1519 Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, is supporting the Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers with a fundraiser. Present the coupon below during your visit on Wednesday, May 19, and 10 percent of your food and beverage purchase will be donated to the Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers. The Blue Star Mothers-CT3 are a group of moms who have children serving or who have served in the military.
THURSDAY
May 20 Ice Cream The Strong School Sports Ice Cream Social begins at 6:30 p.m. Hike Meet at 9 a.m. in the high school parking lot to walk through the Field Forest and hike through a section of the Cockaponset State Forest to Bear Rock. We’ll also visit a vernal pool. E-mail Lucy@womenofthewoods.org. Classical music Leah Gastler, of Durham, a fourth year student at Bard College Conservatory of Music, will be presenting an evening of classical music at the Durham Library at 7 p.m. See more next page
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Gastler is performing with the Kalmia String Quartet that has previously performed in Chicago and NYC. Advanced Placement Parents Coginchaug High School will host an AP parent night in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. MOMS club The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Durham and Middlefield will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Peckham Park (or in the Middlefield Community Center in case of rain). For info, e-mail momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com. Farmers’ Market Enjoy a traditional farmers’ market on the Durham green today and every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church St. in Middletown, at 7:30 a.m. Contact Kirk Hagert at 860-349-5626. Book Sale The annual Durham Library book sale begins tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. with a $10 admission fee and opens tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no fee. All proceeds go to support library programs. Shabbat
Celebrate the special joy of Shabbat every third Friday evening at Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown. Services will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a traditional Shabbat meal at 6:15 p.m.with warm conversation and song led by Rabbi Seth Haaz. The evening is free and open to the public. Please notify the synagogue office at 860-346-4709 if you plan to attend dinner or would like to make a contribution. Frog Friday Come to the Field Forest behind CRHS at 2:30 or 4 p.m. to go to the vernal pools and look for frogs and other signs of spring. Ct. Forest and Parks Association will provide viewing equipment. Wear clothes that can get muddy. For info, e-mail lucy@womenofthewoods.org or 860-395-7771. Ukulele Concert Come to the all-ukulele show at 8 p.m. at the Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street in Old Saybrook, hosted by Jim and Liz Beloff and featuring many great performers. Bring ukes for the strum and sing-along finale! Tickets are $20; call 877-503-1286 or email www.katharinehepburntheater.org.
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6 Durham/MiddlefieldYouth & Family Services All events take place at the Youth Center in the Middlefield Community Center. Office hours: 3:30-5:30 TuesdaysFridays; phone 860-349-0258. Friday, May 21, Dance For fifth and sixth grade from 7 to 9 p.m. $5 per person Monday, May 24, CPR Class CPR for children and infants from 6-9 p.m. Call to reserve a spot by May 19. Friday, May 28, Family Bingo Night From 7 to 9 p.m. Fee is $5, kids under five are free.
CRHS Class of ‘75 (’74 & ’76 too!)
Plans have been finalized for the CRHS Class of 1975 35th class reunion. We will gather at the Middletown Elk’s Club Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of reminiscing, re-connecting, dancing, hearing great music from our era, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, dessert and bar service. Based on many requests, we are also inviting friends from the classes of ’74 and ’76 and the teachers that taught them. It’s been a few years, so we will have picture nametags to help jog our memories and avoid those awkward first few minutes of introduction. So join us in remembering this very special
time of our lives. The cost is $40 per person. If you are interested in coming, contact Diane Roraback Bussolini at 860-424-1512 or Dianerd1@aol.com.
CRHS Class of 1990 The Coginchaug Regional High School Class of 1990 is holding its 20th reunion on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Tradition Golf Club in Wallingford. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by visiting Coginchaugclassof1990. ClassQuest.com. Registration deadline is June 26. Classmates are asked to provide their maiden and married names, addresses and phone numbers to update the mailing list. Please email updated information to jengiven@hotmail.com.
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Twin Maples staff and residents host food drive for Durham seniors In celebration of National Nursing Home Week, the staff, residents, and community of Twin Maples Health Care Facility are on a mission to collect nonperishable food items for donation to local seniors. This year the theme of National Nursing Home Week is “Enriching Every Day.” The residents of Twin Maples meet weekday mornings at 9:30 to keep abreast of current events. They pride themselves on staying active and involved in the communi-
ty. The residents of this convalescent home want to give back to the community, and after discussing the challenges of being a senior citizen living on a fixed income, Twin Maples would like to invite donations of nonperishable food items from any interested member of the com-
munity. Donations can be brought to Twin Maples Health Care Facility, Route 17, 809R New Haven Road in Durham, and on June 21, all items collected will be brought to Mauro Meadows Senior Housing in Durham. Twin Maples Health Care Facility is a skilled nursing facility providing short-term and long-term care. For information contact: twinmaplessw@comcast.net or phone 860-349-1041.
Durham 60+ August-Sept. travel plans On Aug. 20, the 60+ club will travel to the Magic Wings Butterfly Gardens in Massachusetts. This is an inside garden featuring many species of Butterflies. There is also an Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Lunch will be at Chandler’s on the grounds of the Yankee Candle Company. Lunch choices will be Sliced Roast Sirloin of Beef, Baked Atlantic Cod or Roast Turkey with all the trimmings. There will be time to shop in the candle factory. In the afternoon the group will travel to Northfield Mountain for a 90minute cruise on the Connecticut River aboard the Quinnetukut II. While on the
cruise, the crew will point out historical, ecological and geological features along the river. The group will leave the United Churches parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and plans to return at 6-6:30 p.m. Cost is $81 per person and payment is due by July 19. On Sept. 15, they will travel to the shoreline to board the M.V. Sea Mist for a tour of the Thimble Islands where the captain will narrate the points of interest and the history of the area. Lunch will be at the Chowder Pot Restaurant. Lunch choices will be Baked Stuffed Shrimp, North Atlantic
Salmon or Chicken Marsala served with all the trimmings. In the afternoon, the group will travel to the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven and enjoy a trolley ride and see rivers, wildlife, a quarry and much more. A stop will be made along the way to take a walking tour of the display area and the restoration shop. Cost is $76 per person. The group will leave the United Churches parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Payment is due Aug. 13. For further information contact Ellie Golschneider at 860-349-3329 or Karen Dyndiuk at 860-349-3468.
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Durham artist ‘happy to share’ By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times
Durham resident Lois Leston is the artist of the month at the Durham Dental offices, one of the many sites for the Middletown Art Guild’s roving exhibits. Should you venture over to the offices at 360D Main Street, you’ll see many examples of what Leston thinks she is best known for: her wood scenes. Leston has lived on Oak Terrace in Durham for 57 years — “back when it was a dirt road apple orchard,” she recalls. Since she was a child, Leston had been doodling on everything, but
working and raising children never allowed her the time to actually do art. When her husband retired about 29 years ago, she decided it was finally time to retire too — and time to develop her artistic skills. Leston joined the Middletown Art Guild and took lessons in painting, a medium completely new to her. She started first with oils and quickly turned to watercolors simply because it was easier to store the materials at home. “I really enjoyed it, and I learned to mat and frame my paintings so that I was able to sell them,” said Leston. Today, the 87-year-old is
still painting and selling, and she has remained an active member of the art guild. She also spent a few years teaching local seniors how to paint through the Durham senior program. Best of all, she is painting most every day, if for no other purpose than to make cards for all her friends. “Art is a way to express your feelings,” said Leston, who does most of her work now sitting in her studio and looking at pictures. “I’m pretty realistic, so if my painting looks like what I’m looking at, then I’m happy.” In addition to wood scenes, Leston has also done a lot of main street scenes,
but she says she’ll never exhibit her favorite paintings, two of which are a large birch tree scene and a pastel of her granddaughter when she was three. When it comes to interpreting images, Leston said, “I’m not very impressionistic, but I do like to use different colors.
A red barn might look better to me as brown or white.” Leston is happy to share her paintings with the local community. Anyone is welcome to go to Durham Dental at 360D Main Street in Durham between 9-5 Mondays through Fridays to view her paintings.
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Eligibility is based on total household income, which ranges from $44,800 to $84,500 depending upon the size of your family. For instance, a family of two would be $51,200; a family of five would be $69,100; and so on.
Here’s how it works. The Town pays the contractor for the work being done. The Town then puts a lien on your house. The lien is for just the cost of repairs (no other fees, no interest) and is to be paid back when you sell your house. Simple as that, of course you may pay it back earlier if you wish.
For more information or to determine your eligibility, contact: Joe Geruch Middlefield Town Hall, 393 Jackson Hill Road, or phone: (860) 349-7112
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One of the best things about being a reportereditor is the fact that you get to hear some fascinating bits of news — often before anyone else. For those of us who enjoy being “in the know,” that’s a very satisfying thing. Herewithfollows a look at the latest opportunity, with the news passed on to you, our readers. Members of the Durham and Middlefield division of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce got an unexpected look at the latest candidate for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday morning — present State Comptroller Nancy Wyman. It’s not that seeing Wyman was unexpected; she was listed as the speaker at the May 12 division meeting, but it was her role that had changed. On Tuesday, she had announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, running with gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy, former mayor of Stamford, for the Democratic nomination. Nevertheless, based on her continuing role as Comptroller, she provided some economic answers to the local businesspeople assembled. Wyman introduced the “good news” first – the first monthly state budget surplus since 2008, pegged at just over $100 million, and the passage last week of a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The “bad news,” she added, is that the budget was balanced with one-time fixes – stimulus funds, forgoing a payment to the state pension fund and exhausting the rainy day fund. “The deficit could climb to 20 percent of the state budget in 2012 and that’s unprecedented,” Wyman declared.
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She had two messages for the future, which she hopes to address as Lieutenant Governor. The first is to “make sure we don’t forget this [the budget debacle] when the good times come again, as they inevitably will. It’s like childbirth,” she continued. “After it’s over, you forget how bad it was. We can’t forget as a state how awful this was.” Her other suggestion was sparked by a comment by Durham First Selectman Laura Francis. “Legislators should have four year terms,” Wyman agreed. “Terms should be staggered so every two years, half of the senators and representatives would face election. With four-year terms, however, every other year wouldn’t be an election year and the political games might decrease.” News from the town CEOs With Wyman on her way back to a meeting in Hartford, Francis and Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw had their chances to talk about what’s new on their turfs. Brayshaw voiced an optimistic view of developments in the quest to sell Powder Ridge. “I think we may have a buyer – Alpine Associates,” he noted. “Though everything is not set in stone yet, we are expecting a deposit and hope to have this wrapped up in June.” He also said that town officials had visited the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) recently in Hartford to try and secure a promise that the $540,000 grant announced with much fanfare by Governor M. Jodi Rell earlier this year was still available. According to Brayshaw, DECD officials assured Middlefield officials that it was indeed still there, and further suggested
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Letters to the Editor Special election letter rules This is a bit earlier than usual for stating our letter to the editor rules for elections, but we are already getting the feeling that this may be a particularly active electoral season, especially because two of the three state offices that Durham and Middlefield voters are eligible to vote for will have really local candidates, both of them from Durham. Therefore, in order to allow the largest number of citizens to express their opinions on the upcoming elections, we set a few special election season letter rules. Number one, the deadline for election letters will be Monday at 5 p.m. Number two, election letters will be limited to 200 words. Also, in order to allow as many people as possible to weigh in, we will not print letters that have already been printed in another publication, and only one contribution per month will be accepted from the same individual or group. For the last week before elections (deadline Oct. 25), only positive letters of support will be accepted. Of course, only signed letters with phone numbers, so we can verify authorship, will be accepted.
Hug your kids now! Our tiny towns have been through too many tragic accidents with our teens dying at the onset of adulthood. We all miss those taken too young. Family and friends left behind are devastated and lonely. For those who still have our beloved teens, celebrate these young adults. Each and every teen and all children are precious reminders of how fun and wonderful life is. No matter how popular or smart, good looks or not so much, outgoing or not, love them all. Applaud them now. Hug them and hear them. Remember when you and I
were teens. My teen is turning 19, and I couldn’t be prouder, and at times, more confused by him (and his friends), but always, he (and they) are lights in our lives! Mary and Rod Edwards, Rockfall
Rice and beans OK with me The District 13 school budget represents 75 percent of my annual property taxes per year. The children go to school 182 days per school year and my property taxes are $8,500 per year, which represents $6,375 per year or $35 per day for the D-13 school budget. Now, D-13 only wants an additional $1.50 per day increase for
their school budget. The other 25 percent of my property tax goes to the town of Middlefield, which is $2,125 per year or $5.82 per day. I feel fortunate to know our children will have a bright future, and each year in the spring time, the town of Middlefield will pick up my branches and fill in the pot holes after winter. I feel fortunate and lucky to be able to live in Middlefield at a cost of only $41 per day in taxes during the year. Living on a fixed income with my Social Security check, I hope to live until I am 90, even if it means rice and beans and beans and rice. Glenn Tewksbury, Middlefield
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Keeping up with the politicians ...
Graduation will be bittersweet
As election season begins with nominating conventions this week and over the next several weeks, we at Town times will use this space to bring you updates from the candidates. These will be based on information from the candidates and so we encourage candidates to contribute that information they believe readers and voters in Durham and Middlefield would find interesting. Here is the first installment:
good-bye to is Rich Graduation at CoginPasieka. Mr. Pasieka chaug Regional High joined the science deSchool will be bitterpartment over thirty sweet this year. As years ago. In that time, graduating seniors he has taught thouthrow their caps in the sands of students how air and leave ready to to dissect frogs, how take on the world, cells replicate, and Coginchaug will also be how to tackle Biology. saying goodbye to two Beyond that, he has alvery special figures. ways kept his door Steve Wysowski has open to listen and help dedicated the past 10 John Szewczyk, Durham students as they naviyears to the students at gate through high Coginchaug. He initialschool and transition ly came to Coginchaug into adulthood. as assistant principal in We will truly miss 1998 and eventually beSteve Wysowski and came principal in 2001. Rich Pasieka as they He has been a true professional, dedicating himself to making leave Coginchaug at the end of this Coginchaug a better environment year. Their hard work and dedication where students can thrive academical- has not gone unnoticed or unapprecily. He has also spent countless hours af- ated. Thank you for truly making ter school supporting students on the Coginchaug a better place for the stuathletic fields, in the arts, and at numer- dents. I, District 13, and the entire towns of Durham and Middlefield, ous other extracurricular activities. Another dedicated member of the wish you nothing but the best in your Coginchaug family we will be saying future endeavors.
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State Rep. Matt Lesser hosted students from the John Lyman School at the legislature in Hartford, where they received a standing ovation from the House of Representatives. Rep. Lesser is running for a second term representing the 100 House District, which includes Durham, Middlefield and part of Middletown. Lisa Davenport, Republican challenger for the 33rd District state senatorial seat currently held by State Senator Ed Meyer, recently announced the endorsement of the Madison Republican Town Committee (TRTC). “The Madison RTC is very happy to endorse Lisa Davenport to run for the 12th Senate seat. Lisa will be a voice for the shoreline, where none has existed for several years,” said Tom Banisch, Madison Republican Town Committee chair. “We know that she will be able to work with many other Republican Senators and State Representative to bring sanity and responsibility back to the state legislature.” Davenport has also announced an opportunity to meet her at a fundraising event this Friday, May 14, at the Raccoon Club, 853 New Haven Rd. in Durham from 7:30-11 p.m. RSVP to events@lisadavenport.com. Send items for our political briefs column to: news@towntimes.com. Deadline for Friday publication is the Monday prior.
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Happy 19th birthday, Bobby Edwards! Best son and brother ever. Love, Mom, Dad, Molly, Steph, Dr. Love and Kitties
Porsche and the annual window rebellion aren’t. I have several New York Auto Joel Camassar theories on this coShow go-ers are welnundrum, starting come to climb into the with the possibility majority of the cars that Porsche Corpoand touch every surrate enjoys social exface, open every cubby perimentation and reand in general act like it’s their first time in a car. Grown-ups defining social boundaries. It’s also and kids alike are expected to adjust possible that Porsche employees eathe driver’s seat to their liking, and gerly await watching me pull on with hands on the wheel and feet on locked door handles and hitting mythe pedals, pretend that they’re driv- self on the head with doors I assumed ing on the Autobahn, Baja 1000 or the to be locked every year. However, I LIE, depending on the automaker. All think the real reason for this locking of this exploration is completely nonsense has to do with Porsche’s kosher; they even have people to wipe place on the spectrum of exclusivity. handprints off the outside of the cars. Porsches are a relatively poor man’s The look-only cars, $200,000-plus Bent- exotic car, you can purchase one for a leys and Ferraris, are parked behind mere fifty grand, and only the top of velvet ropes. Only to be visually ad- the line models sell for over$150,000. mired and not touched, these exotic Porsche’s rolled-up window rebellion cars are parked with locked doors and maintains an air of exclusivity by aprolled up windows. The vehicles that pearing to deny entrance to the majorare available for public exploration ity of the Auto Show community. are parked with the driver’s window, Porsche wants to appear exclusive, or all windows, rolled down and the but at the same time not as pretentious doors unlocked. This unwritten code as many British and Italian “look but has stood for as long as I can remem- don’t touch with your grimy plebeian ber, and yearly visitors to the Auto hands” automakers. The fact is, only Show understand it. There’s absolute- those brave enough to risk looking ly no confusion as to which car compa- like a moron by pulling on a locked nies are trying to entice the dregs of so- door have a chance of sitting in the ciety into purchasing a car and which leather laden interior of a Porsche. However, there exists an elite class lock their cars to keep the dregs of soof people allowed to climb in and play ciety out. But every year Porsche throws a in the exotic cars. I was one of the privwrench into the unwritten Auto Show ileged few this year because of a press code by leaving their exotic show vehi- pass received on Town Times credencles’ windows up and doors unlocked. tials (big thanks, Wendy and Sue!). I To make matters more confusing, See Porsche, next page some Porsches are locked and others
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Meet another ‘Regular Joe,’ Rockfall’s Roger Brewer By Judy Moeckel
The Region 13 Art Show (grades 5-12) opening reception on May 4 at the Durham Library was attended by many students, family and friends. The exhibit will be on public display through the month of May. A variety of artwork is exhibited in the front showcase, and the main exhibition is set up in the Activity Room of the old library. We encourage the public to view the artwork created by a representation of our talented students from Memorial, Strong and Coginchaug! Please ask a librarian for directions to the Activity Room and turn on the lights (to the right) to see the show. Above, exhibiting artists Sarah Hanks, Callan Pollitt and Michelle Geary stop to view Michelle’s “Surrealist” charcoal drawing at right. lym_SS55_5_10:Layout 1 5/5/10 4:08 PM Page 1
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went to the Auto Show before it officially started on press days and got to pretend I was driving a half-million dollar ultra-rare Mercedes SLS Gulling on the Autobahn. During the show, however, it seems the only credentials required for exotic car access is a dark suit and a non-specific European accent, though I’m sure some sort of name tag is also necessary. In the end, I can’t decide how I feel about Porsches at
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Roger Brewer married his wife Sharon in 1979, and they moved from Middletown to Middlefield in 1982. They had looked all over for a house, he says, and found one in Middlefield that they both liked and could afford. He and his family have been involved in Middlefield Federated Church since about 1985. “It’s been a nice place for us—[both] the neighbors and the community,” he says. Over the years, he has gotten more familiar with the people in town, but says he hasn’t seen a lot of changes. Brewer graduated from the University of Hartford and received his law degree from the University of Con-
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Locals recognized for involvement and commitment to charities By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times What tugs on your heartstrings? What moves you to action? What means so much to you that you’ll spend your money or time on that cause? We know there are many, many residents in our towns who are involved in charities. In fact, two of our residents were recently recognized for making a positive impact, one for breast cancer and the other for multiple sclerosis (MS). We’d like to share their story in hopes that it inspires each of us to find something to be involved in or to continue our good deeds.
Middlefield Middlefield resident Susan Lipper was recently named the town captain of Middlefield for the 17th annual Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure which will take place June 5. The role of the town captain is to raise awareness about breast cancer in the community and serve as a local ambassador for the Komen Connecticut’s Race for the Cure. Getting the word out is not only part of this role, but it is also the reason Lipper began volunteering for this cause in the first place. Lipper went to her first Susan G. Komen Race for the
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Cure at Walnut Hill Park in the mid-’90s. “There were about 3,000 women attending the event, and just seeing so many women who were survivors of breast cancer or who were walking/running in memory of someone who did not survive breast cancer brought tears to my eyes,” she explained. “It was quite an emotionally uplifting experience.” What made the event even more meaningful to Lipper was the fact that monies raised went to help programs here in Connecticut. Currently there are 22 breast health programs across the state being funded with $871,000 in grants. Every year grants are evaluated to identify gaps in service in the state, and funding priorities are identified. The focus of the grants is to educate men and women about the importance of early detection, to fund free screening services for the medically underserved, to provide support to those diagnosed with breast cancer and to use monies locally and nationally to fund research programs. “We need to get the word out so that women get the appropriate screening,” Lipper stresses. In 1992 Lipper became Nurse Manager of the newly developed Breast Health Center at the University of Connecticut Health
Center. There, she started a program for women who did not have health insurance (e.g., small business owners, real estate agents, hairdressers, paralegals) to provide free mammograms and some back-up monies for women to have diagnostic procedures if their mammogram indicated a questionable finding. Though she graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Nursing, specializing in Child Psychiatric Nursing, Lipper found that her passion was in providing emotional support to cancer patients and their families. Since 2004, she has been working at the Regional Cancer Center at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. What Lipper said most people don’t know is that Connecticut has one of the higher rates of breast cancer. Statistics reported by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov in 20022006 estimated 2,794 breast cancer cases in Connecticut. Broken down by county, the estimates look like this: Tolland County — 104 Fairfield County — 737 New London County — 209 Middlesex County — 135 New Haven County — 682 Litchfield County — 160 Hartford County — 702 Windham County — 64 Why is she dedicated to the
race and excited to be town captain? “It is uplifting to see so many women who have survived this disease. The camaraderie is amazing when you see all of the people attending the race. Women are so fearful of dying when they are diagnosed. It gives women heart that they can see in person that so many survive this disease, and it gives them an opportunity to bond with other women,” she explained. See more information on the komen.org website/about us/accolades. Durham Durham resident David Fusco was just named the 2010 MS Citizen of the Year by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter. “I am truly honored by this recognition, to be in the company of such distinguished past MS Citizen of the Year recipients, and to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society whose work is so essential in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis,” said Fusco, who is president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “I have been blessed with a rewarding 25-year career at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut, and I have tried to make a positive See Fusco, page 13
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Fusco and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have partnered with the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter since 1995, providing nearly $100,000 in sponsorship support for the chapter’s gala, women’s luncheon, corporate achievers program, golf tournament and walk event. Fusco is affiliated with many other charitable organizations, including the Governor’s Prevention Partnership, where he serves as a member of the board of directors. Previously, he also served as co-chair of the organization with Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell.
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Over the years, Fusco has served as the executive committee chair for the American Heart Association Heart Walk in New Haven. He also served on the advisory board of the United Way of Greater New Haven. He served as revenue chair for the March of Dimes Walk America in New Haven and was subsequently named the top fundraiser that year. In addition, he served as a board member of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Prevent Blindness Connecticut, Community Health Charities and the Durham Lions Club. In 2006 he received Community Health Charities’ Excellence in Corporate Responsibility Award and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Alumni Award. In 2008 the New Haven Club of Providence College named Fusco a Veritas Award recipient. In 2009 the Connecticut Yankee Council Boy Scouts of America honored him with its Good Scout Award.
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which time the amount raised has increased by 42 percent. Among school districts in Middlesex County, District 13 has the highest average contribution to United Way with the third highest participation rate. In addition, staff and teachers in the district are extremely generous in running drives and volunteering their time.
Hundreds gathered to celebrate Middlesex United Way’s 75th anniversary and to honor “Live United Champions,” nearly 80 companies, organizations and individuals who helped to raise $1.9 million for the 2009-10 Middlesex United Way Campaign. Michelle Raffles from Cooper-Atkins Corporation in Middlefield received the Coordinator of the Year award. Michelle was responsible for planning and implementing her company’s United Way campaign. Thanks to her leadership, the amount contributed by employees at Cooper-Atkins increased by 90 percent while overall participation increased by 129 percent. In addition, CooperAtkins participated in Project Homeless Connect, last year’s United Way Day of Caring
Michelle Raffles event, by collecting 4,000 bottles of water which were distributed to those in need. Another local honoree was Regional School District 13, led by coordinator Eileen Bengston and Superintendent Susan Viccaro. This is the third consecutive year of growth in the district’s United Way campaign, during
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Music on the fairgrounds
B.O.M.B. Fest 2010, produced by Bring Our Music Back, Inc., heads to the Durham Fairgrounds on Memorial weekend on Sunday, May 30, where four stages will hold national and local acts for a ten-hour music festival.
The mission of Bring Our Music Back, Inc., is to promote healing through music and the arts. The non-profit, which produces the B.O.M.B. Fest concerts, gives all net proceeds of the B.O.M.B Fest concerts to select local and national charities. This year’s recipients include The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and Con-
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It should not surprise anyone that he is credited with bringing the ukulele “back.” “The ukulele has gone in and out of style over the decades,” said Beloff, who grew up in Meriden and spent summers of his youth at Lake Beseck in Middlefield. “But since the mid-1990s up until today it is as popular as ever.” Because so many people are enjoying ukulele music, he is sharing it with Connecticut for all to enjoy. On Friday, May 21, the legendary all-ukulele show, UKEtopia, will be presented at the Katharine Hepburn Theater (The Kate) in Old Saybrook at 8 p.m. UKEtopia was an event Jim created and performed at McCabes’ Bookstore annually when the lived in Los Angeles. The show was so successful for nearly 10 years that he’s revived it. This event will feature a great lineup of uke luminaries, including hosts Jim and Liz Beloff, Lauren Agnelli, Tripping Lily, Beatles uke virtuoso Greg Hawkes (formerly of the Cars), Dos Eckies featuring
Joel Eckhaus and Three Finger Poi featuring Chris Davis and Stacy Phillips. In true UKEtopia tradition, the audience is invited to bring ukuleles to strum during the finale. Then on Saturday, May 22, the wonderful new documentary Mighty Uke, which explores the current global ukulele explosion, will screen at the Madison Art Cinemas at 11 a.m. and include a performance by Canadian uke phenom, James Hill. Jim and Liz Beloff are highlighted in the documentary. Finally, on Saturday, June 12, take part in a free Beginner’s Ukulele Workshop “Strummin’ with Jumpin’ Jim” from 2-4 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library, 10 Killingworth Turnpike in Clinton. Beloff introduces the basics of playing the ukulele, . Participants are asked to bring a GCEA soprano-tuned uke. “The ukulele is becoming a very hot instrument and growing like crazy,” said Marv Beloff, Jim’s dad. “If anybody goes to the show, they will have — I promise you — a unique experience.” Marv Beloff, of Middlefield, recalls the time George Harri-
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Durham Government Calendar Brush pick-up schedule (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check www.townofdurhamct.org) Tuesday, May 18 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall Wednesday, May 19 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, May 20 7 p.m. — Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Commission at Town Hall 7 p.m. — DMIAAB at Middlefield Community Center 7 p.m. — Durham Animal Response Team (DART) Monday, May 24 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Tuesday, May 25 6 a.m.-8 p.m. — Probable date for second school budget referendum; vote at Korn School. 7 p.m. — Ethics Commission Wednesday, May 26 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Brewster School Tuesday, June 1 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Wednesday, June 2 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission
The Public Works Department continues the annual spring curbside brush pick up. Please take note of the very strict guidelines to be followed in order for your brush to be picked up. Brush should be less than 4” in diameter and no longer than 6 feet in length. Brush should be stacked at roadside in an open area, away from mailboxes, trees, telephone poles and other structures. Brush should be stacked perpendicular to the roadway, butt end toward the road. No leaves, stumps, wood or foreign matter will be picked up. Each household will be strictly limited to one truckload during this collection. In an effort to be
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your dog will be posted on the town’s home page for the month of June. Send your entry to Kim Garvis, Town Clerk, 30 Town House Road, P. O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422 or by email to: kgarvis@townofdurhamct.org.
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in the upcoming second school budget referendum, we encourage eligible town residents to register to vote so they will also be entitled to vote in this year’s primary or elections. If you wish to register to vote or to change any information on your voter registration card, you will need to fill out a new card and either mail it in or drop it off at the Town Hall. (From the Registrars of Voters)
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The testing of the memory cards, ballots and tabulators for the Regional School District 13 budget referendum will take place May 19, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor of Town Hall. The public is invited to observe. While U.S. citizens owning property in town appraised at more than $1000 on the last grand list are entitled to vote
Local resident and veterinarian Dr. Mark Albin will be donating his services for this year’s rabies clinic to be held on Sunday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. All proceeds will benefit the Durham Animal Response Team (DART). The clinic is open to all, not just Durham residents. The fee for the rabies shot will match the fee for clinics sponsored by the State Veterinary Association at $20 per animal, the cheapest available, said DART spokeswoman Sue White.
DART is a division of the Department of Emergency Management for Durham. The goal of the group is to provide support to your pets in the event of an evacuation or natural disaster in conjunction with the Red Cross, or to assist Durham’s emergency personnel with any animalrelated accidents or emergencies. The clinic will be held on the Durham Fairgrounds at the medical building. Please bring proof of previous year’s vaccines for three-year vaccines; otherwise all vaccines will be recorded as first year vaccinations. Town officials will be present so that you may license your dog when you visit. Further questions can be directed to Kim Garvis at Town Hall at 860-349-3453.
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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, May 18 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 19 7 p.m. — Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency Thursday, May 20 7 p.m. — Board of Finance 7 p.m. — DMIAAB Tuesday, May 25 6 a.m.-8 p.m. — Proposed date for second Region 13 Board of Education budget referendum; Middlefield/Rockfall residents vote at the Community Center. 7 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday, May 26 6:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Brewster School Tuesday, June 1 7 p.m. — Levi E. Coe Library Association at the library 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Thursday, June 3 7 p.m. — Economic Development Commission Monday, June 7 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Wednesday, June 9 6:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning 7 p.m. — Water Pollution Control Authority 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Memorial School Tuesday, June 15 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission
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Live opera double-bill to be presented in Middletown on May 15 gripping. Giacomo Puccini’s “Gianni Schicci” stars a cunning commoner who outwits a pack of greedy Florentine nobles and finagles a fortune for himself, his daughter and her lover. Single adult tickets are $25 each. Student and group prices are available. Checks should be made out to and sent to the Greater Middletown Concert Association, P.O.Box 2622, Middletown, CT 06457, and tickets will be mailed or held at the door for purchasers. Reservations for tickets by credit cards or checks will also be taken at a new Website, www.greatermiddletownconcerts.org -or at 860 347-4887 or 860 346-3369, or at email: bmwa@aol.com. Since all seats are sold by numbered tickets, early purchasers have the opportunity to ask for specific seats in the auditorium.
Durham budget (Continued from page 1) Parsons, both Republicans, will serve three-year terms. DMIAAB election Democrat Ronald Capozzi, nominated by Democratic Town Committee chairman Martin French, was re-elected for a two-year term on the Durham Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board (DMIAAB), the transfer station waste management board. Republican Dom DelVecchio, nominated by Republican Town Committee chairman Jay Berardino, was also re-elected to a twoyear term on the board. There were no challengers. During the meeting, the town voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept any and all Town Aid Road funds offered by the state. They also adopted a five-year Local Capital Improvement Plan, which First Selectman Laura Francis said is required every year and makes the town eligible for funds for road projects, truck and equipment replacement, building maintenance, etc.
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Julius R. Kristan Julius R. Kristan, 92, devoted husband of the late Helen Chappo Kristan, died peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A graduate of Lyman Hall High School, Jules received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s degree from Yale. As a proud member of Notre Dame’s Class of 1939, he was a loyal fan of the Fighting Irish and a lifelong contributor the university, where he played football. In 1940 Jules married Helen, his childhood sweetheart. Together, they enjoyed 67 years of wedded bliss. As a young man, he taught at Lyman Hall, worked at Chandler Evans, and served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He later joined his parents as proprietors of Kristan’s Market, a family-owned grocery store.
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Jules and Helen were the parents of nine children, including Noel Kristan Higgins of Durham; grandparents to 28, including Kristan Higgins, also of Durham; and greatgrandparents to 26. His happiest moments were spent traveling with Helen, from Hawaii to the Continent and UK. He enjoyed large, raucous family parties and picnics, dancing at weddings, and sing-alongs around the piano. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated earlier this week.
Edward M. “Red” Russell Edward M. “Red” Russell, 88, of Cherry Lane in Durham, died Friday May 7, 2010 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Michael and Agnes (Hogan) Russell. He had lived in Durham nearly 60 years. Ed graduated from Hand High School in Madison,
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Ct. and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He worked at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks. He joined his father-inlaw in his contracting business and later the Stevens Lawnmower Service where he retired as owner/operator after 40 years. Ed was a founding member of Notre Dame Church in Durham, where he was a former usher and member of the first Parish Council. He was also captain of a bingo team. He was a former member of the Durham Volunteer Fire Department and the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He also was a former member of the Forest City Council Knights of Columbus in Middletown and a member of the Durham Grange. He especially enjoyed trips to Ireland where both of his parents were born. He had a very outgoing personality, and made friends easily wherever he went. He is survived by his sons, Brian E. Russell of Durham and his girlfriend Virginia Raymond of Storrs, Duane W. Russell and his fiancée Denise Cairns of Portland, Bruce N. Russell and his wife Hope of Dover, Del.; and his granddaughter, Kelly Russell. He was predeceased by his sister, Katherine DiBenedetto; and his son, Dale M. Russell. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 13, at 10:15 a.m. from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by an 11 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in Notre Dame Church, Durham. Burial will be in Mica Hill Cemetery, Durham. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 207, Durham, CT 06422 or to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Dr., P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492.
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Troop 270 boy scouts visit GettysburgNational Battlefield
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On July 1, 1863 General Robert E. Lee’s 75,000-man Army of Northern Virginia and the 97,000-man Union Army of the Potomac under General George G. Mead met by chance in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and staged three days of intense fighting that changed the face of America and the war. After the bloody three days, some 51,000 soldiers from both sides lay dead, wounded or missing. On April 30, 2010, some 34 Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 270 in Durham met in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for three days of fun, learning and paying respect to the soldiers who fought for the freedoms that we have today. Once at Gettysburg on Friday afternoon, the scouts first visited the new Gettysburg Visitor Center and Museum and saw many cool exhibits about the war and the brave soldiers on both sides who fought and died in defense of their beliefs. At the museum we also saw two movies that highlighted the three days of battles that occurred when the Union and Rebels battled in and around this small farm town. Next was a tour of the Eisenhower National Historic site where General Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his free time after his term as President. For supper it was nothing better than General Picket’s Buffet. The following day the scouts tackled the 10-mile Billy Yank Trail that covers many of the major battle lines and ends with Picket’s Charge. The younger patrol of scouts hiked this historical trail as the older scouts biked the trail and also set up hot grilled lunch at Devil’s Den. Thus, the hikers had food upon arrival. After the long day of hiking, we all headed back to the campground to clean up before heading to downtown Gettysburg to further explore and check out some shops. On the last day, we held a Scout church service at the Gettysburg Cemetery and then charged the last of our hikes on the three-mile John-
ny Reb Trail. All in all we had a great trip with sunny skies, although it was really hot standing over a grill in 90 degree weather. We all learned a lot about the three days of combat that made our nation what it is today.
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Barefoot Hikers of Connecticut Barefoot Hikers of Connecticut went on a hike at Wadsworth Falls State Park on Sunday, May 2. The next hike will be on June 5, Connecticut Trails Day, at the Wallingford Land Trust Spruce and Orchard Glen property. Meet at Barnes Industrial Park Road North in Wallingford at 10 a.m. For more info, visit the web site http://www.meetup.com/ct-barefooters.
The Rock Star Riders present boot camp style training, including zumba, kickboxing and yoga, on Sunday, May 16, at Peckham Park from 3:30-5 p.m. Fee is $20 per person and $5 for each additional family member. Please bring a towel, mat, hand weights and a fitness ball. All proceeds will go to Livestrong.org to aid in the fight
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Church of the Epiphany Tag and Bake Sale The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main Street (Route 17), Durham, will hold its annual Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items may be dropped off at the parish hall in back of the church from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, June 3 and 4. This event will be held rain or shine. For info, call 860-349-9644.
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Watching Seabiscuit By Anabella Shafir, Grade 1 It was my first night watching Seabiscuit. My mom and dad watched the movie with me. I was watching the movie in the family room. My little sister Chloe was watching Dora. Chloe was talking to the TV. Chloe was in our mom and dad’s bed. I walked up the stairs and told her to be quiet. Seabiscuit is a real story. It is called Seabiscuit because it is about a horse called Seabiscuit. It was cool when the jockey got better. “I love the movie!” I yelled.
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Coginchaug High School tennis at halfway point By Melanie Frank Special to the Town Times
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Evan Buss, a senior at Springfield College, is a member of the threetime Pilgrim Conference Championship lacrosse team, and this week is participating in his second NCAA Division III National Championship tournament. Evan lives in Durham. Submitted photo
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As the tennis season passes the halfway mark, the Coginchaug boys and girls have enthusiastic teams, who have achieved mixed results. Both teams have had to manage with a diminished home court advantage due to the delays in construction at the Pickett Lane complex. The four courts at Memorial School are their temporary home for the year, which has caused play to extend late into the night. Coach Karen Kean’s boys’ team is an experienced group with 11 senior players. They currently possesses a .500 record. Captain Nick D’Aquila is playing the best tennis of his career at #1 singles. Mike Finley leads the team in victories at #2 singles, and Mike Smith provides consistent play at #3 singles. Tony Rondinone and Mark Flannery are newcomers to the team and have provided solid play at #4 and #5 singles. The real strength of the team is at doubles, however, where the #1 team of Chris Smith and Derek Cuneo and the #2 team of Mike French and Brian MacDuff have dominated opponents throughout the season. The only thing to slow down these teams was French’s broken foot. Joe Oblon has played in a majority of matches with Mike Tubis being the final senior off the bench. Freshmen Alex Shoudy, Jon Dalo, David Trombetta and Justin Etheridge, make up the junior varsity (JV) team. The girls’ team, under the leadership of Amy Schaefer, has been competitive in every match so far this season. A victory over rival H-K is the high point of the season so far. The girls have many individual match victories, but have had difficulty putting them together for a team win. With no seniors playing singles, the team can only improve with time. Junior Jamie Garuti plays #1 singles with a tenacious style while #2 singles Nicole Jubelirer provides the power on the team. Junior Hannah Fowler and sophomore Emily Romanoff play #3 and 4 with heavy topspin groundstroke.
Maura Fehon completes the singles’ roster at both #3 and 4. The doubles teams emphasize teamwork and use angled shots to open up the court. Junior Jen Roth and senior Sierra Querns play #1 doubles with breathtaking volleys. Seniors Gwen Kutlarz and Chelsea Tuttle are often teamed together, with Kathryn Smith being the final senior on varsity. Ashley Pen and Amanda Presutti complete the varsity, playing dou-
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The Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS) soccer booster group invites you to attend our spring meeting next Monday, May 17, at 7 p.m., in Room 112.
Friends Of Coginchaug Unified Soccer (F.O.C.U.S.) is a booster group to support the efforts of the boys’ and girls’ high school soccer teams at CRHS, including equipment purchases, awards, an annual picnic and other support as is
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A special series of yoga classes designed for teenagers will meet at the Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the community room through June 28. Classes are open to all boys and girls in grades six through 12. Certified YogaKids associate Zorayda Cocchi will teach relaxation and breathing techniques while focusing on flexibility, balance, strength and self-esteem. Call 203-265-6754.
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Memorial Day 10K Road Race and 4K Fun Run The 33rd running of the Washington Trail 10K Road Race will take place in Durham on Memorial Day, May 31. A feature again this year will be a 4K Fun Run, using a shortened distance of the same course. A fun run for children 10 and under will be conducted at the same time. The races are hosted by the town of Durham and the Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club. The proceeds from the races benefit pro-
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grams for the prevention of child abuse, scholarships for eligible high school seniors, and community projects, such as the Boy Scouts and the purchase of a Red Cross bus for senior citizens. Race time will be at 11 a.m. sharp following the Memorial Day parade. The start and finish of the races are at the Coginchaug Regional High School on Pickett Lane, just off Route 17. Register at the high school between 9 and 10:45 a.m. The race day registration fee for the 10K race is $18; the pre-registration fee is $15. The race day registration fee for the 4K race is $15; the pre-registration fee is $12. For children under 12 years old, the fee will be $6. There is no fee for children under 10 years old. Pre-registration fees must be received by May 24. The first 200 pre-registered entrants will receive a T-shirt. Forms will be available at many local retail stores or by contacting: Washington Trail 10K, Attention Mark Jungels, PO Box 281, Durham, CT 06422. The course is along the country roads of historic Durham. The runs touch on the actual Washington Trail and include flat and rambling, hilly roads through the charming New England village.
An Athletic Ice Cream Social will be held Thursday, May 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Strong. This event recognizes athletes from crosscountry, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, baseball and softball. As of early May, students are engaged in a variety of circuit training exercises in Phys Ed. to promote and develop cardiovascular endurance/aerobic capacity with opportunities to re-test for the one-mile run fitness component. Upon graduation from Strong, eighth graders will have a better understanding of the importance of physical activity (fitnessbased) to lead more productive lifestyles through high school and beyond.
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Anthony Assante, chairman of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber hosted its 27th annual Golf Tournament at Portland Golf Course on Friday, May 7. The event was a sellout, with a 152golfer field. From the field, the winners of the individual and team awards are: Men’s Low Gross: Buck Showalter (71) Men’s Low Net: Tim FitzGerald Ladies’ Low Gross: Theresa Nicholson (94) Ladies’ Low Net: Nancy Manafort Low Gross Team (Best Ball): Paul Dunphy, Jeff Dunphy, George Brown, Austin Gillis (67) Low Team Total Net: Eric Goclowski, Don FitzGerald, Martin Keniry, Tim FitzGerald (290) Closest to Pins: Hole # 4: Mike Turner (6’8”) Hole # 8: Whitney Dionne (6’6”) Hole # 14: Austin Gillis (21’5”) Hole # 17: Eric Goclowski (4’1”) For more info, contact Johanna Bond at the Chamber at 860347-6924 or email her at Johanna@middlesexchamber.com.
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