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Durham officials catch up on what’s happening around town By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times
Durham’s semi-annual joint board and commission meeting attracted approximately 30 citizens, including all three members of the Board of Selectmen and numerous representatives from the town’s boards, commissions and municipal departments. Board of Selectmen First Selectman Laura Francis thanked all those present for their dedicated service to the town and continued with a lengthy report on various activities. Among those was receipt of FEMA funds for residents who may have sustained damage to basements or equipment due to flooding in March. Residents can begin the process of filing their claims by calling the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621FEMA. The town itself will use some of the funds for flood-related repairs to White’s Farm and Indian Lane, as well as Higganum, Bear Rock and Haddam Quarter roads. The town has also received state funds which will be used to repave Maiden
and Johnson lanes, and a block grant for energy conservation projects, including the installation of solar panels at District 13 schools. Francis also reported that 14 residents attended an employment workshop sponsored by the Work Force Alliance Board of New Haven, and last week eight Durham residents completed equipment training through Cable Access TV Productions in Clinton. At this time, there are several shows in production which may air on the cable community access channel as early as September. In other local news, Frances reported that the Board of Selectmen has been working with DEP and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to alleviate pollution and flooding problems at White’s Farm, and facilities management is well underway and has given the Board of Finance a 20-year plan. In order to meet federal and state safety guidelines on street signage, new street signs containing the town seal have been erected at side streets along Main Street, and
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new signs without the seal are being erected in other areas of town. In addition, the Durham Public Safety Committee is coordinating efforts to ensure that all buildings in Durham are clearly marked with street addresses as required by town ordinance. Residents will have the option of purchasing special numbers from the committee, proceeds of which will go to support the Fire Explorers and Durham Animal Response Team (DART). Also Durham and Middlefield are forming a joint committee to make recommendations about the DMIAAB (transfer station) agreement, which expires in 2011. On Saturday, May 11, 400 free rain barrels were distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis over two-and-ahalf hours as part of a plan to settle DEP fines against DMIAAB. The second stage will involve a pest management program for both towns. Finally, Francis noted that the Board of Selectmen is working with the Secretary of State’s office to compile a list See Durham, page 18
Claudia O’Connell pins a racing number on daughter Nora at the Go Far, Go Fast race last Sunday, June 13, at the Durham Fairgrounds. Organized by Jen Schulten, with the support of the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation and the Local Wellness Council, the first-ever event attracted over 300 runners up to sixth grade and lots of volunteers. More on page 14.
Friday, June 18, 2010
They’ve got the whole world in their hands...
Erik and Ethan Bendl and their dog Nice trek eastward along Route 66 with their eye-catching Earth ball.
Eastward ho! In the name of diabetes awareness By Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times Morning commuters this past Friday may have asked themselves, “Who is that man walking along the road? And why is he carrying a giant globe with him?” The “who” is Erik Bendl, along with his son, Ethan, and their dog, Nice (an aficionado of chicken and girls). The “why” of it is in an effort to raise diabetes awareness, an issue that hits close to home for the Bendls. Although
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Bendl himself doesn’t have diabetes – his walks keep him “fit and fluffy,” as he puts it – it has afflicted a number of his family members. Bendl’s mother, Kentucky state representative Gerta Bendl, died at the age of 54. “She was a too busy taking care of everyone else to take care of herself,” said Bendl. One of Bendl’s goals in promoting diabetes awareness is to encourage people to take care of themselves, as in staying healthy, so a diabetic “can be there for their grandkids.” The Louisville, Kentucky native’s journey began in Washington, DC, with the eventual goal of reaching Maine in mind. It hasn’t been the quickest journey, having started on April 22, but it isn’t his first, either. Bendl’s adventures around the United States with his globe go back
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What are the kids doing in July?
Middlefield Federated Church is inviting kids from first to fifth grades to blast-off in search of the stars of the Bible at their 2010 Vacation Bible School. We’re calling it “Bible Star Galactica,� and we have seats for 35 youngsters for the week of July 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For a modest boarding (as in space ship!) fee of only $50 per child, we’ll be having some great summer fun. Our air-conditioned, fully accessible “spaceship� is located at 402
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Summer concerts at Allyn Brook Come and join all the music lovers of our community for free nights of music. Bring your favorite picnic dinner and sit back and relax, feeling the cool breezes of the park. Bands that are scheduled to play are the Aquatudes on Wednesday, June 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; The Whitehouse Experience and Fifth Base on
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Hauser chosen as new CRHS principal By Karen Koba Special to the Town Times
playground in addition to the playground for 5-12 year olds,” explained Heckler. “Since it will be the only playground in the town of Durham appropriate for two- to fiveyear-olds, we are promoting it for community use.” Since this project has been labeled a “community build,” the state of Connecticut judicial branch has agreed to dedicate 30 workers each day from their alternative incarceration program. To reduce risk of students injuring themselves, summer school students at Brewster will not be allowed on that area of the playground beginning July 12, and summer school will be cancelled on Friday, July 23. Board member Debbie Golschneider asked if the committee had thought about how to secure the site and equipment, both during the build and after completion. The BOE members discussed the possibility of having security cameras installed to reduce the risk of equipment being stolen or vandalized. Superintendent’s report During her report, District 13 Superintendent Susan Viccaro was pleased to announce that,
Talking to Dr. Wysowski By Kaitlin McKernan Special to the Town Times Dr. Steve Wysowski has been principal of Coginchaug Regional High School since 1998. Next year he will be working at a different school. I have been given the opportunity to work with Dr. W. through my freshman year at Coginchaug, and during the past few weeks I met with Dr. W. and discussed his past, present, and future days of being a principal. When you were a kid, did you always want to be principal of a school? When I was a kid, I didn’t even think I would make it to college. My family had no money, I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to do or would be able to do. When I finally got to college, I distinctly remember one of my friends, who was in student teaching, asking me if I would talk to his high school class about my experiences traveling and studying overseas. I told him that I was frightened of high school students and didn’t want to speak to any classes. Look at what I chose to do! At the time I was training and preparing for government work. What made you choose Coginchaug? The fact that the district had Strategic Planning made it a very appealing place to work. I liked the size of the school and the fact that there was a lot of input from the community. What was the school like when you came? It was much smaller. The new wing was not yet even a thought. I remember that there was smoking in the bathrooms. At first I was the assistant principal, and I had many daily referrals. What was it like to be working with the staff and students of CRHS? I felt very comfortable right from the start. Students were really nice, and the staff was very helpful. Like now, they were extremely See Dr. W., page 12 1162872
The Board of Education officially welcomed and congratulated current CRHS assistant principal Andre Hauser as newly-appointed principal, during their June 9 regular meeting held at the Memorial Middle School library. The process of selecting a new principal started several months ago with over 25 applicants. Four focus groups were involved in the selection process and spent numerous hours analyzing credentials and reviewing resumes. “We interviewed six candidates for lengthy in-depth interviews, and Andre was chosen as the final candidate,” explained BOE member Kerrie Flanagan. “Andre is the most articulate, poised and imaginative person I can think of to fill this position,” commented board member Norman Hicks. The board also wanted to be sure to formally thank the 11 members for their hard work and diligence in nominating Hauser for the role. End-of-year highlights During the meeting, a few board members communicated about various noteworthy
events, including commending the CRHS girls’ softball team on a wonderful season and congratulating the Memorial School band and chorus on an enthusiastic performance at Coginchaug. In addition they spoke of the effectiveness and impact the mock car crash at Coginchaug had on the high school students. The kids were mesmerized,” commented Hicks. “I was blown away.” Brewster playground Brewster Elementary School principal Nancy Heckler was joined by PTA members Karen Buckley-Bates and Cathy Debrum to present blueprint images for the new playground to be installed at Brewster School. They will be breaking ground around the middle of July. The build will begin on July 23, and with 35 to 40 people onsite, the playground is projected to take only three days to be completely installed. About $55,000 towards the playground’s cost was the result of fundraising efforts of the PTA, and the remaining $66,000 is coming from ARRA funds. “After some time, we finally met our [financial] goal,” Heckler stated. “We are planning on having a preschool
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June 18
Last Day of School Today is the last day of school in District 13. Graduation ceremony at Coginchaug High School at 7 p.m. 13! The Middlesex Academy for the Performing Arts at the Independent Day School campus on Laurel Brook Road in Middlefield, will present the new musical 13! at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. Call 860-347-7235 for info. Live Music Ann and Peter Sibley will perform folk, blues, bluegrass and traditional music at the Buttonwood Tree on Main St. in Middletown at 8 p.m. Shabbat Celebrate the joy of Shabbat every third Friday at Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown. Services begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a traditional Shabbat meal at 6:15 p.m. and warm conversation and song led by Rabbi Seth Haaz. The evening is free and open to the public. Please call 860-346-4709 if you plan to attend dinner.
SATURDAY
June 19
Crafts,-Strawberries and Cars Notre Dame Church’s annual summer festival, featuring a craft fair, a strawberry festival and car show, will be held at the church on Main Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm farmers market open from 9 am. to 12:30 p.m. The farm is on the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford and features produce, shell fish, beef and lamb, maple syrup, honey, baked goods and more. For info, call 860-349-3917. Benefit Mini-Golf The Durham Fair Association will hold a mini-golf tournament at 6 p.m. at Torza’s Golf/Billy Tee’s, 150 Sebethe Drive in Cromwell. There will be hors d’oeuvres, beverage and dinner, and 18 holes of mini-golf. Tickets are $40 per person. E-mail offseasonrentals@durhamfair.com for more information. Electronic Recycling Bring your old electronics to the St. Colman’s Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. They will accept TVs, VCRs, DVD players, microwave ovens, computer components and more. Boy Scouts will be on hand to remove the items from your car. Christian Music Eternal Perks Coffeehouse at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Rd. in Middletown, presents live music in the outdoor pavilion beginning at 7 p.m. Popcorn and desserts provided. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.GraceMiddletown.org or call 860-346-2641. Book Signing Dr. Robert Linden will discuss and sign his book The Rise and Fall of the American Medical Empire: A Trench Doctor’s View of the Past, Present and Future of the U.S. Healthcare System, at Book Bower in the Clock Tower Shops on Main Street in Middletown at 4 p.m. Cultural Bazaar The Cross Street Church, 440 West St. in Middletown, is hosting a cultural bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Little League Tryouts Coginchaug Little League will have tryouts at Durham majors’ field at 10 a.m. for Little League boys’ majors. All players interested in playing in the majors division must try out. Bring cleats and glove. Call Nick Faiella at 860344-1670 for information. Car Wash The Coginchaug football team will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carolyn Adams’ Country Barn on Main Street in Durham.
MONDAY
June 21 Joan Shepard The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. will present Joan Shepard and her one-woman show, Confessions of Old Lady #2, a wise and funny piece about her life on stage. The show will be followed by a talk with Shepard and a reception. Visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org for info. Dwayne Croft Sings Dwayne Croft sings the music of Giacomo Meyerbeer at 5 p.m., at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 Kings Highway in Chester. Tickets are $25 and include a post-concert reception. For information, call 860-526-8920.
TUESDAY
June 22 Chamber Breakfast The featured speaker for the Chamber of Commerce breakfast will be PGA tour professional Steve Elkington, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, from 7:45 to 9 a.m. For tickets and information, call 860-347-6924. Career Fair The Chamber of Commerce Middlesex County Career Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Rd. in Cromwell. The main objective will be to connect highly skilled and qualified job seekers with employment opportunities. For info, call 860-3476924 or visit www.middlesexchamber.com.
WEDNESDAY
June 23 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. Cruise Night Main Street Middletown will be closed at 3 p.m. for the annual cruise night event. There will be vintage cars, live music and more. Visit www.MiddletownCarCruise.com for information. Postponed from last week. Summer Concert The free summer concert series begins at Allyn Brook Park in Durham with the Aquatudes playing surf music at 6:30 p.m.
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June 24 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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Free Concert The Eddie Forman Orchestra will perform at Meriden’s Hubbard Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. United Way Benefit The Middlesex United Way Women’s Initiative is holding its second Power of the Purse silent auction at the Cantina Café Ristorante at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner and dessert. The silent auction features purses and bags with themed items inside for men and women in every price range. Call 860-346-8695 to purchase tickets in advance.
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June 25 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 for info. Teen Theater Middletown Teen Theater presents the The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee at the Middletown High School Performing Arts Center, LaRosa Lane in Middletown, at 2 p.m. Visit www.middletownteentheater.com. Middletown Chorale The Greater Middletown Chorale will present an elegant evening at the Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth St. in Middletown, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person and for singers, this includes music, and are available at www.gmchorale.org or call 860-633-6198. Baked Bean Supper United Churches of Durham baked bean supper begins at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on the corner of Main Street and Route 66. The suppers include baked beans, scalloped corn, macaroni dishes, salads and homemade breads and pies. Dinners are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10. All are welcome.
SATURDAY
June 26 Middletown Symphonic The Middletown Symphonic Band will play at 6:30 p.m. at the Village at South Farms, Saybrook Road in Middletown. For info, visit www.middletownsymphonicband.org.
Worship Service On the fourth Saturday of every month, from 5 to 6 p.m., the Church of the Holy Trinity, 382 Main St. in Middletown, will hold a contempo-
rary worship service, featuring music by the Holy Trinity Praise Band, and followed by a light supper. For more info, please call 860-347-2591 or visit www.holytrinityct.org. Meet the Candidates The public is invited to meet area Democratic candidates from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center in Middlefield. Several Democratic candidates for office will be present to meet and talk with voters. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Middlefield Democratic Town Committee. Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm Market, corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For info, call 860-349-3917.
SUNDAY
June 27
Scout Adventure Adventure Base 100, a touring interactive and free-tothe-public celebration of the scouting experience, will set up camp at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane in East Hartford, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adventure Base 100 offers the chance to partake in activities such as a ropes course, hands-on digital exhibits, a multi-sensory IMAX-like dome, stage and much, much more. For info, contact Robert Porell at 860-913-2714 or Robert.Porell@Scouting.org. Community Supper This month’s community supper will be hosted by Notre Dame and the Church of the Epiphany, at 196 Main St. in Durham, on Sunday, June 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free and open to the public. All are welcome. Composer’s Choir The Composer’s Choir will perform at the Middlefield Federated Church at 4 p.m. TIckets, available at the door, are $10, $4 of which will be donated to the church. Benefit Event With the help of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship, the second annual John Vose fundraiser will take place today. Registration is $50 and begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants will receive a pass to the tournament, a continental breakfast, snacks, a shirt and a stroll on the course. For info or to register, visit www.lustgarten.org or call 866-789-1000.
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Friday, June 18, 2010
Trek
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to 1998, when he and his balloon first took up their cause during a 160-mile trek for Diabetes Awareness Week. He’s since gone from Kentucky to Kansas, from the bottom of Pike’s Peak to the very top of the 14,110 feet summit. In honor of his Uncle Bernard’s 83rd birthday – another member of Bendl’s family living with diabetes – he went all the way from his hometown of Louisville to his uncle’s home in Pittsburgh. While this is the first summer that Bendl has traveled with his 19-year-old son, Ethan proved one of the inspirations for Bendl to start his journey in the first place. It all began with Ethan’s seventh birthday, when Bendl gave his son the world. Lacking the room to play with the balloon at home, however, the family took it to the park, where it garnered the attention of hundreds of
people who wanted to know the purpose of Bendl’s globe. Despite lacking one at first, it didn’t take long for the balloon to find a higher calling. Ethan was also the one to suggest that Bendl should walk in every state. He attributes the “whim of inspiration” in choosing Maine as his most recent destination, as well as why he decided to take the globe mountain climbing. Not every stop has been kind to Bendl, with residents of at least one Connecticut town implying that the man with a giant balloon and a dog traveling at a brisk one mile an hour might be accused of theft should anything happen during his time there, but his experiences on the road have mostly been good ones. “I could hardly get out of the coffee shop,” he said of Cheshire, where the residents kept him talking until his coffee ran cold. Even the crowded streets of New York City gave way before his entourage,
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while he’s relied on the kindness of churches, fire departments, and other organizations for shelter and showers. Bendl’s globe-trotting isn’t his full time job, of course. For most of the year, he works as a carpenter and painter. His summers, however, are spent taking up the cause, with the Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association sponsoring his trip. He also attributes the “good graces of the people along the way” to letting him make his journey – a nod to both the new people he meets and the GPS he carries. Those who passed the Bendls along Route 66 might also have noticed the website worldguy.org painted all across Erik’s balloon. This is where he posts his blog, main-
Ethan, Erik and Nice Bendl in front of their Earth balloon. taining a journal of his trip on a semi-daily basis. Bendl also has a Facebook page for his trips, which receives regular photo updates. Ever eager for conversation, he also invites people to give him a call at
502-408-5772. Or you can talk to him in person – averaging 10 miles a day, Bendl will be in Connecticut awhile yet as he marches Maine-ward in the name of raising diabetes awareness.
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Not only for homeowners: a local business goes ‘green’ By Joseph Adinolfi Special to the Town Times
Nick Nadirali, the manager of Middlefield Grocers, recently opted to use the Small Business Energy Advantage Program (SBEAP), to make his store more energy efficient on a relatively tiny budget. The program was started to help provide cost-effective energy saving services for small commercial and industrial businesses. Many small businesses do not have the time or resources to convert to a more energy-efficient business model. Now, thanks to United Illuminating (UI), Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) and the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, they can do it. Going green is usually not a high priority. The cost can be
prohibitively expensive for small business owners to make the shift. But Nadirali was motivated by a representative of Hanna Electric Inc., who visited his store four months ago to tell him about the program. “My home is energy-efficient, and I signed up for 100 percent renewable energy, so I pay a little extra every month, but the cost goes toward green energy,” said Nadirali. The representative of Hanna performed a free energy analysis, a feature of the program available to any small business owner. Once the analysis was completed, Nadirali decided to move ahead and make the changes. All told, replacing the light fixtures and cooler compres-
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sor cost Nadirali about $6,000. The Connecticut Energy Efficiency fund covered half of the cost of the modifications, which included replacing the lights in Nadirali’s freezer and ceiling with LED lights. The second round of modifications, which should be completed by the end of next week, involves installing a new compressor in the store’s walk-in cooler that will have a temperature monitor that will turn
the compressor off when the cooler is already c o l d enough. The remainder of the cost was covered by an interest-free loan from CL&P. Nadirali said he will be paying off the loan for approximately the next twoand-a-half years. His pay-
ments will begin in July. But according to Nadirali, even with his loan installments, his monthly electricity bill will be about the same as it was before the modifications. After the loans are paid, Nadirali estimates that he will save $2,000 a year because of the program. Nadirali had wanted to make the store more energy efficient, but could not afford to do so without the program. But now that he’s discovered it, he believes every small business owner should take advantage of it. “It’s a no-brainer to me. Not only will you save money, but you can help preserve the environment,” said Nadirali. Only customers of UI or CL&P are eligible for the program. For more information about the SBEAP and other programs for increasing the energy efficiency of your small business or home, visit www.dsireusa.org.
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Graduates with Honor & Distinction ... continued By Stephanie Wilcox, Joseph Adinolfi, Sue VanDerzee and Judy Moeckel
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Lauren Bradley has been named 2010 valedictorian at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown after having earned the highest grade point average of her class in academic studies and Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology. She is the daughter of John and Sue Bradley of Rockfall. Lauren is vice president of the graduating class and a member of the National Honor Society. She received the DAR Good Citizen’s Award and the CIAC Scholar Athlete Award. She was captain of the volleyball, basketball and track teams. She placed second in the statewide SkillsUSA competition for Technical Drafting. She was recognized in her junior year as a Connecticut Governor’s Scholar and named in her senior year as Youth of the Year by the New Haven Register.
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Lauren is also an active member of Vinal’s Diversity Club, participating in numerous workshops and community outreach programs in area elementary schools. Outside of school, Lauren is an active volunteer for Labs4Rescue, a local non-profit Labrador rescue group based in Killingworth. She also has volunteered with American Friends of College Cevenol for three weeks last summer in Le Chambon-surLignon, France where she was involved in many service projects while immersed in the culture of the local village. “The most meaningful thing for me throughout my years of school was without a doubt the support that I received from my friends, family, and teachers. I would not be anywhere near the person that I am today without their guidance,” said Lauren. “Though at times my goals and priorities have changed, I feel as though I have always had at least one family member, friend, or teacher who has helped me to succeed. I appreciate all of the advice and lessons that I have learned along the way from them.” Lauren will continue her education in Mechanical Engineering at UConn in Storrs in the fall.
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This actually started out as an Inquiring Photographer piece by our friend Karen “Freelance” Kean. However, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, the photography part has gone missing. (They’re on my desktop — I just can’t do anything with them — sigh.) So ... since this was our singular way to honor fathers, there is no way we can just skip the honoring because we have no photographs. Besides, there’s folks out there who answered Karen’s question thoughtfully and with great love. During her daily rounds from one end of District 13 to the other, Karen asked six people “What valuable lesson did you learn from your father?” Here’s what she found: Erin Curtis learned “how to love unconditionally and how to fix a John Deere tractor.” Sue Michael learned “the value of humor,” and Sheehan Michael “to be prepared.”
Scott Nicol learned “to treat women with respect.” Ted Lombardo learned — very well, we might add! — “Once a Yankee fan, always a Yankee fan.” Wayne Kaminsky learned: “You are only as good as your word.” Quite amazing, isn’t it? Such a wealth of lessons learned — about love, humor, respect, foresight, integrity and tractor mechanics! And, of course, lessons about sports — who to root for perhaps, but more importantly, how to be a player and a fan. Dads have a profound influence on their children’s lives — for good or ill. What a blessing and a burden that can be. So, as you turn the calendar page or click your iPhone over to June 20, take a moment to remember the man who gave you life, for sure, but also all the other men around the world who today struggle with and celebrate the blessing and the burden of fatherhood. SV
Letters to the Editor
Thank you all in District 13
Some 19 years ago, I stopped by then Town Clerk Marge Hatch’s office to get a feel for the town of Durham. After Marge sang her praises of the people, the “beautiful town,” and the “wonderful school system,” I was content that Durham was indeed the right place to raise a family. I
must say that it is time for me to sing my praises, just as Marge did. From our first days in the education system, I knew that my son would have every opportunity to draw on the best attention and teaching ability we could have hoped for. Beginning at the Durham Co-op, then at Brewster School, Korn School, and on to Memorial, then to Strong, and finally at CRHS, I am long overdue in extending
Special election letter rules In order to allow the largest number of citizens to express their opinions on the November 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. 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.
Letters policy The Town Times intends to present a forum for the lively exchange of ideas and issues. To facilitate the publication of your contributions, several guidelines should be followed. Letters to the editor must be signed, with a phone number included. The writer will be called to confirm authorship. No anonymous letters will be printed. Contributions by any individual or group will not be published more frequently than once a month. Every effort will be made to print all letters received. However, the selection and date of publication will be at the discretion of the editor. Finally, the opinions expressed by our letter writers are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Deadline: Tuesday noon for Friday publication.
my most gracious thanks to all who have seen to it that excellence prevails in our district, and is within reach of those who seek it. One thing that impressed me from the start, was the attention that was devoted to the kids who had special needs. Parents of these kids have told me on numerous occasions that the district was outstanding, and ever-diligent in offering the best resources and people to their kids. It made me proud, and you all should be, too. From our bus driver Mrs.B, who safely transported Jonathan to and from school for many years, to the fine staff of custodians who keep our schools in top condition, not only for learning, but for the many other activities that regularly occur, all personnel have been held in esteem in our home, including the many lunch lady teams, counselors, administrators and teachers, from each and every school. I also must extend many thanks to those who serve, or have served, on our Board of Education. To all who have been a part of our 13 years in District 13, I am short of appropriate words to convey a proper thanks. As I have said for many years, my boys have been very well served in every way by the fine people who make our district function with such distinction. I cannot go without mentioning the selfless dedication of the teachers we experienced from
the very start. At no point was anyone less than fully available for help after class, or anytime for that matter. We are grateful for this, and you can all rest assured it made a difference. Our thanks again to all of you; there is much for you to be proud of. Dave Monroe and Family
‘No comment’ typical Regarding the BOE meeting reported in the Town Times, June 4: So Donia Viola’s comments on the lack of any concessions from the Teflon Teachers Union was greeted with no comments from the Board Of Education other than to “thank her for her time.” No surprise there. We could save some taxpayers money if we eliminated the expense of selectmen’s salaries, town meetings and referendums from our budget. The Teachers Union/Board of Education cartel clearly runs this town without any need or heed from us taxpayers except for our $$$. Dirck Spicer, Durham
Thank you, Laura and Alicia The Durham Town Clerk’s Office participated in “Passport Day in the USA” on Saturday, March 27. The day was
very successful. We processed 39 applications and made over $1,000 for the town. I couldn’t have done this without the help of Laura Francis, First Selectman, who took the passport pictures, and Alicia Willett, my assistant, who helped process the applications. Thank you, Laura and Alicia, for making the process run smoothly and efficiently! And, while I’m at it, Laura and Alicia are also to be commended for the lion’s share of the work that went into preparing the town website’s new look and improved functionality. Durham is lucky to have them, and so am I! Kim Garvis, Durham Town Clerk
Web update Eighty-two people answered our latest online poll question: “How old were you when you got your first paying job?” As we might have suspected, our towns are filled with hard (and early) workers. Twenty-one percent said they were under 12; the largest number — 45 percent — said they were between 12 and 15; the next largest number were between 16 and 18; and the smallest number — a mere two percent — were 19 or older. Go to www.towntimes.com and answer our next poll!
Friday, June 18, 2010
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Bullet strikes in Durham
Good luck, Class of 2010!
scheduled for hearing For some time now, and trial on Nov. 30. Durham’s public safety While the town has not officials and I have intervened in these been dealing with a sesuits or brought any rious problem regardlawsuits of its own, ing safety risks to there has been comDurham citizens, munication with Conwhich we believe are necticut officials and attributable in part or our town counsel in an in whole to the operaeffort to determine letions of the Blue Trail gal options. Range (“Blue Trail”) loCommunications cated in Wallingford. have also occurred As most of you are over the past two years aware, some properties Laura Francis, Durham with officials in located on the west side Wallingford and with of Durham have been the Governor’s office, struck by bullets. I am the Department of Engreatly concerned, as vironmental Protecare the other Durham tion, the Department officials and the affectof Public Safety, the ed property owners, Attorney General, and are greatly concerned. Durham officials have been and are with our legislative delegation. In addiactively involved in seeking a resolu- tion to regular phone calls and emails, tion of the matter, which provides as- I have participated in a number of surance to all Durham citizens whose meetings at which potential avenues property is within range of Blue Trail for resolution have been discussed. The Department of Public Safety that every effort has been made to contain bullets to the range property. I am made a thorough investigation but working diligently to protect all of was not able to establish proof of comDurham’s residents and their proper- mission of any crime. The Department ties. Because the range is located in of Environmental Protection (DEP), Wallingford and not regulated by the the state agency most affected by state, the ability of Durham officials to virtue of ownership of adjoining property to the east of the range, has take direct action is severely limited. There are two lawsuits pending in reached an agreement with Blue Trail Superior Court, brought by an aggrieved Durham resident; the suits are See Bullets, next page
Although Friday, 4. Call mom andJune 18, is about the dad at least one a graduating seniors, week — you never there are two very speknow when you’ll cial teachers who toneed more money. gether have over 65 5. Consider volunyears of experience teering in the commuwill be retiring at the nity where you reside. end of this school year. 6. There is no class A special thank you in college that teaches and best wishes in all you how to be social, your future endeavors make friends, or even to Gail Freeman and make connections. Mary Foreman. Your However, in the “real service to our commuworld,” it is often your John Szewczyk, Durham nity and what you have personality that will both done for generadictate your success tions of students has as much as your abilibeen truly amazing. ty. Therefore, join Every month the clubs, become friends Town Times graciouswith your professors, ly gives me the opporand don’t be afraid to tunity to write a colstart a conversation umn regarding local issues. More often with anyone at any time. Not only will than not serious topics are discussed. your social skills improve, you never Most months I receive approximately know who you may meet. a half dozen emails, phone calls, or 7. Did I mention to call Mom and comments from constituents through- Dad once a week? out our community in regard to the 8. Although a college degree is an topic written about. However, last excellent goal to attain, learning a June I offered advice (some serious trade is just as valuable. and some not so serious) for graduat9. If you have setbacks, don’t blame ing seniors and received literally anyone but yourself. And then pick dozens of comments from a wide cross yourself up, and start over. The only section of our community. So this year, timeline you are on is your own. 15 years after I proudly wore my cap 10. The best service of all is to your and gown in the Julian B. Thayer Au- country. ditorium and received my diploma 11. Take at least one spontaneous from Coginchaug Regional High road trip while in college with some School, I offer much of the same ad- friends. Whether it be to NYC, cross vice to the Class of 2010, with some mi- country, or my favorite, Hemmingnor alterations. ford, Canada (I’m still not sure how 1. In college, take at least one class we ended up there), these trips often in a subject that is completely foreign give you memories that last a lifetime. to you and outside of your major…and 12. As you get older, don’t forget to don’t worry about it hurting your periodically pick up the phone or send GPA. You’ll be surprised how inter- a letter to a grade school teacher who ested you might be in a different sub- had a lasting impact on your life. ject area and more importantly, how 13. Don’t look down on anyone, uninteresting your fellow students are less it is to help them up. outside of your major. 14. If you think your professors/in2. If you can, consider studying structors are tough, just wait until abroad, even if it takes you an extra you get a boss. semester to graduate. Ten years from 15. Last but not least, rememer now, no one will remember, or care, if where you are from and the tremenyou graduated in four years, four and dous support that is offered here. a half, or five years. Durham and Middlefield are full of in3. If you have a great idea and peo- dividuals of various backgrounds and ple tell you that you are crazy, that skills. Through your years in college usually means go for it. I am sure and beyond, use your neighbors for more than one person shook their advice adn instruction, for help with head at Bill Gates and Steve Jobs in internships, apprenticeships and their early years. jobs, and for suppport and guidance.
From The Desk Of The First Selectman
Catching up before diving into summer
rain barrels, concerts, Quite often when it Peckham Park stuff, is my turn to crank out and of course, Powder my monthly article, I Ridge. sit gazing at what is As for a few particutermed a “monitor” lars, if you recall we estrying to focus with tablished a partnermy bifocal glasses. Usship with Middletown ing the upper lens, I looking to set up the need seven-foot arm Metacomet wind farm extenders. Using the (electric turbines) on lower lens, I get a stiff the mountain behind neck. So what am I Guida’s. In January monitoring? we applied for $160K to It’s Friday, the study the wind characTown Hall is quiet. I just returned from Jon Brayshaw, Middlefield teristics. We were recently turned down. field day at Memorial We’ll keep trying! School looking for purWe also have a partpose to my day. It was nership with Durham. easily found when I To newbies, it’s rewatched hundreds of ferred to as DMIAAB. squealing kids enjoyThat’s short for ing games and bonding for life. I also learned about the Durham Middlefield Interlocal Agreefamily of red foxes living out behind ment Advisory Board. Essentially DMIAAB has operated the dump, then the school. It’s been a very busy week, and in the land fill, and now the transfer stafact, a busy two months. Consider tion for 40 years. In 2011 the agreemock car crashes, veterans’ pro- ment as written comes to an end. Both grams, touch a trucks, parades, school programs, budgets, DARE programs, See Catching, next page
From The Desk Of The First Selectman
From A Selectman’s Desk
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The Middlefield food bank is in need of the following items: pasta sauce, jelly, canned meats (chili, spam, chicken and ham). The food bank is located at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Donations may be left there during weekday business hours. (If the office is closed, a box is located next to the office.) Your gen-
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towns want to use this opportunity to study the nearly $1 million per year operation going forward. Now, on to the budget. In my
opinion, this year’s budget season went quite smoothly. In fact the actual town budget meeting (with a handful of voters in attendance) took about 30 minutes. Once again, the cost of town operations remained steady for the fifth consecutive year. Our legislators in Hartford should take a look at our sophisticated financial model — DO NOT SPEND WHAT YOU DO NOT HAVE. If all goes well, we should end the year with revenues on target and expenses about $200,000 under last year’s budget. Would you believe, we are close to launching our website? For awhile it may seem a bit crude to the average web surfer. Be patient; it takes 120 days to grow a cob of corn. Keep in mind we did it almost for free. If you have an interest (and verifiable) talent, consider joining our committee for the fine-tuning phase. Weaving our way through the Powder Ridge labyrinth, we find ourselves having moved up a notch with attorneys working out the language of what will eventually be the deal. It is progressing so painfully slowly that you’d think we were selling the Ming Palace. I remain optimistic that the Alpine group will end up as the buyer. There are no surprises that town gossip hasn’t covered. And yes, there are other suitors who have walked the property and have expressed interest. They are investor type buyers who have been put on ice.
Friday, June 18, 2010 And finally, Eagle Scout projects abound this spring; we are about to install a new high efficiency HVAC system at the Town Hall using the $37,000 energy grant we received; the road crew is starting to get their teeth into the usual backlog of summer projects; DMYFS has a new director (Betsy Dean), and the park is packed. Summing it all up this month is my take on the fifth and sixth grade band concert last week. What’s better than 50 boys with hand-me-down, wrinkled, not-tucked-in white shirts hanging out with neckties six inches too long or six inches too short along with 50 chattering girls looking “sophisticated,” both with varying degrees of talent playing music on rented instruments? When the baton lowered, all came together as one. One hundred musicians and not a note off. What’s better than that? We have but one summer each year … I hope you all use it to the fullest.
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ter sources from lead and other contamination even though there may be evidence of serious contamination. After encouragement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, the Board of Selectmen commissioned and received a report from Golden, Weise and Associates, LLC, (“GWA”) a nationally recognized consultant in firing range design and safety. The report is posted on the town’s website, and copies are also available for purchase at the Town Hall. GWA confirms the likely source of bullet strikes as Blue Trail and makes numerous recommendations with respect to safety measures the range can take beyond those already undertaken as a result of our meetings, the investigations and the lawsuits. Unfortunately, GWA was not allowed access to the site by Blue Trail’s owners and attorneys, who made GWA’s job more difficult. Nonetheless, I believe that the report will be useful for any legal action and as state agencies that continue to investigate the matter. I continue to communicate with representatives of various state agencies seeking more proactive responses. I have also had extensive discussions with our town attorney regarding possible courses of action that the town may consider taking. I am not inclined to recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the town institute a lawsuit against Blue Trail at this time. That having been said, because the issue of the safety of all Durham residents is paramount in my mind, I have not ruled out the possibility of asking the Boards of Selectmen and Finance to approve the filing of a suit against Blue Trail and the appropriation of money to prosecute the suit. In fact, I will begin that conversation this week with the Board of Selectmen. Fortunately, to date, the damage has been only to property and not to any person, but the result of such damage has been felt by all Durham property owners. There have been requests for lowering of real estate assessments that have been approved by the Board of Assessment Appeals. The town will continue to monitor the situation, and I will continue to try to obtain
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Friday, June 18, 2010
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Welcome home, Korn School-style
Hurray for the USA!
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Above, Staff Sgt. Chadd winds his way through welcoming, flag-waving Korn students holding daughter Jessica’s hand. Below, he hugs daughter Jennifer.
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assistance from appropriate state agencies. I urge all property owners who believe their homes have been struck by stray bullets in the last year to come forward and report the occurrence to my office or to our resident trooper’s office. We must find a way to achieve a resolution that protects our citizens from the chance of serious injury.
hug from his daughter Jennifer, Oslander’s student. Grateful kids sung “God Bless America,” handed Chadd letters of appreciation and read aloud poems they had memorized. Chadd was thankful for his reception. “I wasn’t expecting that,” he said. “It feels great to be back.”
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country.” Quoting Greek historian Thucydicles, Oslander said the secret of happiness is having freedom, and the secret of freedom is having courage. “We are grateful today that he has returned safely after being away for an entire year,” Oslander continued. “Today we honor him and all the men and women of the armed forces who show their responsibility and courage by serving our country in the name of freedom. We say welcome back.” Following Oslander’s comments, as rain began to materialize from an overcast sky, Chadd and his assemblage drifted indoors. In the Korn
lobby, star-struck children lingered around Chadd while asking him about his military experiences. One boy was so nervous at meeting who he called a “real-life superhero” that he nearly fainted. Chadd then visited classrooms. In Oslander’s, a chair decorated with streamers and balloons awaited him. So did a
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Durham resident Staff Sgt. Robert Chadd received a hero’s welcome at Korn School on June 9, celebrating his safe return on Memorial Day from Baghdad, Iraq. Before Chadd’s 2:30 arrival, excited elementary school children, clothed in red, white and blue garb, and clutching American flags and supportive signs, lined Korn School’s walkway. A high school band prepared to salute the local soldier with patriotic tunes. Plastered on the school’s façade, large, colorful “thank you” and “welcome home” posters had been signed by the entire student body. Chadd’s appearance evoked lively applause. Holding his daughter Jessica’s hand, he proceeded through the cheering crowd. Chadd departed May 1, 2009 for the Middle East. Assigned to Baghdad, he spent seven months as part of a transportation unit, shuttling individuals around the war-torn capital. Following his initial assignment, he was part of a base closure team, traversing the country to assist in the winding down of American settlements no longer necessary. Outside Korn last week, third grade teacher Noreen Oslander quieted the kids and teachers and thanked Chadd for his service. “At Korn School, we work hard to practice the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness and Courage,” she said. “Staff Sgt. Chadd has demonstrated those core values by answering the call to duty and serving in the military in Iraq. He has shown great responsibility and courage to leave his family and friends and serve out of
Last fall Ms. Fiske’s third and fourth graders at John Lyman School contacted family and friends, asking them to help with a project to collect postcards from all 50 states. As they received postcards from each new state, they colored that state on the class wall map and learned new facts. On May 21, to celebrate receiving the final postcard from Nebraska, the class enjoyed a delicious USA-shaped cake. The cake was designed by former John Lyman student Callan Pollitt, who is now a senior at Coginchaug. Callan will attend culinary school in the fall!
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Brewster second grade student, Micala Fontanella, on left, along with her sister Erica, volunteer their time at the Amazing Grace Food Bank in Middletown during summer vacation and spring/winter breaks. She has been “working” since fall of 2008. She loves being there and will tell you all about what she does when she works at the food bank. She displays what volunteerism is all about, and we are proud of her accomplishments. Brewster School staff
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unlike past years, more students decided to stay for the entire prom, rather than leave early. “I feel this might have been a direct correlation to the timing of the mock crash,” Viccaro stated. “Also, Steve [Wysowski, CRHS principal] calls the parents of every student who is a guest at the prom and talks to the parents. If he doesn’t speak to the parents of those students, they are not allowed to attend the prom.” Viccaro described a presentation on internet safety given by four CRHS students to the student body at Strong. The state police received a grant to train four high school students on how to use the internet safely and how to present these ideas to younger children. After completing their training with the police, they shared what they learned with the seventh and eighth graders at Strong School “It makes it even more effective, because it was students taking to other students, so the kids were more receptive to it,”
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concerned with their students. What were some major changes you made? I have always felt that students, staff, and parents were the ones who actually did the great things that have occurred here. There have been so many changes that I think it would be unfair to mention just a few. What is your favorite memory of working at CRHS? The kindness that everyone has displayed to each other over the years, that stands out a lot! Is there anything that you would have liked to have done before you left? I really feel that the school is in great shape, and there isn’t anything that I regret not having done before I depart. As principal of our school, what would you say is your biggest accomplishment? I hope that the school climate has been positive as a result of some of the things that have transpired over the years. Where do you see CRHS in the future?
It’s tough to be specific, but I see Coginchaug continuing to improve and approach excellence. The staff and students are outstanding so it has no place to go but up! What school are you going to? And at what position? I am going to be the principal at Bristol Eastern High School where both my children attended. It is a school that is just over twice the size of Coginchaug, and it is five minutes (walking) from my house. What are your goals for your new school? I have already made some changes there, but I will still need the summer to finalize all of the goals that I want to address in both the short term and down the road a few years. I have been in the building very often since March, and I am getting a better feel for the school. The community of Coginchaug will not be the same without him, but we do wish Dr. W. and his family the best of luck wherever the future may take them.
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Anyone who knows me knows I love classical music. I am immersed in it; you might say I am a “passionate amateur.” Having sung in various groups throughout my life, I have had the opportunity to learn and perform all types of classical music. But the chance to sing in the Composer’s Choir, directed by Daniel Shaw, music director at Middlefield Federated Church (MFC), is a totally new and exciting experience — and a great privilege. Shaw has a strong commitment to bringing original music by living composers into the light. I admit, when I think of “contemporary classical music,” I think of music that lacks complexity, or of “experimental music” that is difficult and atonal. However, reviewing the music that we will learn in the Composer’s Choir, I find concrete evidence that sacred music is being written (some published, some yet to be published) that is challenging for the singer, yet accessible to the audience. It also looks to be just plain beautiful. Before I get to how the Composer’s Choir came to be, I need to tell you about the American Radio Choir (ARC), which Shaw founded in New York in 2006. As the group’s artistic director, Shaw says its mission is to perform and record American choral music with New York City’s most accomplished
professional choral singers, and to showcase the best choral music by living composers that the U.S. has to offer. These recordings can be heard on the ARC website, www.americanradiochoir.org. In the process of soliciting music for the ARC, Shaw says he became aware of the strong demand among composers to be recorded. “Professional recording, especially in NYC, is far too expensive for composers to pay for directly,” he says. “You have the cost of paying professional singers, plus the studio rental and engineering services. It’s beyond the reach of many composers.” For this reason, Shaw says, he decided to establish the Composer’s Choir, while still maintaining ARC. The first performance by the group will take place on Sunday, June 27, at 4 p.m. at Middlefield Federated Church. Eight short pieces by different composers will be performed. Tickets, which will be available at the door, will be $10, $4 of which will be donated to the church. A second concert will be held in July. “After the public performance, we will record the music,” he says. “The singers are a mix of volunteers and professionals receiving modest stipends, and
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Go Far, Go Fast event an unqualified success By Sandi Dalles, Special to the Town Times
Tyke Results 1-Emma Jacobs 1’38 2-DJ Kozik 1’40 3-Rebecca Denhart 1’40.69 4-Charlotte Johnson 1’48 5-Serena Fournier 1’50.49 6-Katherine Deflora 1’5.98 7-Kiyah Kulpik 1’51 8-Dalton Bates ’55 9-Allyson Woodward 2’03 10-Simon Cordes 2’05 11-Ryan Newberry 2’06 12-Sadie Kobus 2’07 13-Tyler Doyle 2’09 14-Owen Batchlor 2’10 15-Ella Milidantri 2’12 16-Jenna Ulizio 2’18 17-Alayna Mariani 2’19.48 18-Julia Slight 2’19.85 19-Caden Rosenbaugh 2’20 20-Brett Kwiatkowski 2’22 21-Riley Biro 2’23 22 Kevin Borrelli 2’24.52 23 Chloe Budge 2’24.93 24 Saddie Carpentino 2’26
25 Abby Brown 2’30 26 Claire Overton 2’47 27 Braden Johnson 2’49 28 Cooper Woodward 2’50 29 Silas Webb 2’51 30 Max Freeman 2’52 31 Tyler Fusco 2’57 32 Allison Vique 2’59 33 Fiona Barrett 3’00 34 Paige Kaliswzewski 3’33 35 Grace Cherichette 3’02.21 36 Silas Beraett 3’02.51 37 Jaide Stach 3’04 38 Julia Salley 3’11 39 Kayla Kearns 3’12 40 Brodie Stach 3’26 41 Brenna Zettergren 3’30 42 Cailyn Smolley 3’36 43 Jason Newberry 3’47 44 Aidan Willett 3’57 45 Janessa Ficara 4’06 46 Alyssa Ficara 4’24 47 Rachel Haywad 4’25 48 Natalie Hayward 4’35 49 Charlie Dalles 4’45
Thanks to outstanding race directors Jennifer Schulten and Mary Beth Gossart, the race committee, many volunteers and generous sponsors, the race was an amazing success. There were a total of 314 children who participated ranging in age from two to 12 years old. All the children displayed amazing energy and determination and shared more smiles than could be counted as did the parents, who were beaming with pride. The day started with many pre-race activities for the children. The Early Childhood Council and its members had a treasure hunt and painting activities for preschool children. Lucy Meigs from Everyone Outside came with live frogs and fun animals for the children to see. Anthony from Cho’s Champion Taekwondo helped with a pre race warmup. After the race, the Durham Women’s Club provided racers with water and refreshments. Additional thanks go to Durham first selectmanLaura Francis for being the official starter and to John Hastings for timing the events. Torrison Stone and Gardens provided Tshirts for all pre-registered entrants, which were greatly appreciated and have been seen around town already. All racers received medals, and top finishers received trophies as well. The race committee has already begun talking about next year and making the race even bigger and better with more community involvement and a greater number of enthusiastic kids running their hearts out. Jacob Fazzino, right, going fast!
Preschoolers going fast, top; Diane and CJ St. John, above; and Peter Genest, right. 50 Shaylah Finnerty 5’03 51 Breanna Drzewi 5’51 52 Ryan Sullivan 5’55 53 Sebastian Mitchell 7’04 54 Jake Crocetto 7’05
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(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, June 22 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday, June 23 6:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Thursday, July 1 7 p.m. — Economic Development Commission Wednesday, July 14 6:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning based on the impact it would have on families in the neighborhood. This was a concern for both Bill Waff and Malcolm, with Waff feeling that the intensity of use would negatively affect residents. He thought that a business with less traffic, such as a medical or dental office, would be better suited to the site. Commissioner Bob Johnson addressed Waff’s comment, adding that he would also like to see something else
go on the site. However, he stated that he is not the developer, and the location is a commercial site. He mentioned that there was a business on the site in years past and that the Tradewinds’ proposal appears to meet all the town’s regulations. Ultimately, the proposal narrowly passed, with commission members Mike Turner, Bob Johnson and Kevin
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After months of deliberation, the Tradewinds application for 1 Lorraine Terrace finally came to a vote during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on June 9. It passed, but just barely, with commission member Jim Malcolm speaking out strongly against the application. Part of the reason that Malcolm spoke out is because he wanted input from the city of Middletown before voting. Although the commission want-
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School is out next week! Do you have plans for the kids? It’s not too late to sign them up for summer camp, tennis camp, sports time camp or soccer camp. These programs are open to all, not just residents of Middlefield and Rockfall. Visit www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com for more information. Workouts with Robin will meet through the summer at Peckham Park at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday mornings. The fee is $8 a class. Intro to Lacrosse will be offered the week of Aug. 16-20 in the evening at Peckham Park. The time will be determined by the ages and amount of people who register. The cost will be $60 for the weeklong camp. Students will get an introduction to the sport and learn some of the fundamentals of catching and throwing. If you are interested, send an email to madenews@aol.com so they can get an idea of the amount of interest and schedule the appropriate classes. Learn to Play the Ukulele: If you are interested in learning to play this incredible little instrument, contact Park and Rec at Madenews@ aol.com or call 860-349-7122. If there is enough interest, they will schedule a class. Electronic Recycle: On Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. bring your old computer monitors, printers, TVs and other electronics to St. Colman’s Church. You will be helping a local scout with his Eagle Scout project and doing something good for the environment.
ed to put a “Residential Traffic safety problems on the street. only” sign by the intersection Furthermore, he noted that of Ball Fall Road and Lorraine the commission’s efforts were Terrace, they were unable to to develop Route 66, not Lorrequire this of the applicant as raine Terrace (the developthe matter is outside the com- ment is on the corner). mission’s jurisdiction. MalVarious commissioners adcolm wanted to at least broach dressed Malcolm’s suggesthe subject with Middletown, tions, with chairman Mike but P&Z attorney Matt Willis Turner reminding him that reminded him that the hear- the zoning commission likely ing was closed, and the com- can’t force the applicant to mission could hear no further build a bridge between the Suoutside testimony on the ap- perior Auto property and 1 plication. Lorraine Terrace. Although Malcolm also continued to both properties are owned by argue in favor of accessing the the Crescimano family, they property from some other lo- are owned by different memcation than Lorraine Terrace. bers of the family. Turner also reminded MalHe pointed out that though the DOT has indicated it would colm that accessing the propnot approve a curb cut onto erty from Route 66 was Route 66, it has not been ruled deemed unfeasible by both out entirely. He also stated members of the DOT and the that a bridge could be built to applicant’s traffic engineer. the neighboring Superior Additionally, he noted that Auto property, which is the commission needs to act owned by the applicant’s fami- on the application actually bely. Malcolm was concerned fore them, including access that accessing the commercial onto Lorraine Terrace. Some members of the comdevelopment through LorClock Heating & Cooling;B14014;3x6 mission were also opposed, raineBoston;Around Terracethecould cause
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Boyle voting in favor, and Waff and Malcolm voting against. Passage allows for the construction of a 5,000 square foot retail building and a 2,000 square foot retail building at 1 Lorraine Terrace, along with the renovation of a 1,220 square foot building already on the site. The applicant also had a number of conditions imposed by the commission. These include disallowing the use of a drive-thru on the site, as well as preventing businesses from opening before 7 a.m. and closing any later than 9 p.m., with retail services further prevented from opening before 8 a.m. and closing later than 6 p.m. A right turn only sign will be posted at the exit to decrease the amount of traffic headed up Lorraine Terrace to Ball Fall Road. The commission also has the option to ask for additional fencing to buffer the property from nearby residents should the planned foliage prove inadequate. Once finished with the Tradewinds application, the commission moved onto a site plan review for the construction of 22 units on 31 Powder Hill Road. This would be agerestricted housing for people 55 and older. Attorney John Corona spoke on behalf of the applicant, Calvanese and Kastner. Corona explained that the application has al-
ready been approved by Inland Wetlands and is currently going through the Water Pollution Control Authority for approval. While the commission had a few minor concerns, such as wanting to see sign lighting for the site, as well as the design of the community mail boxes, their main concern with the proposal was the possibility of children moving into the units. In an effort to avoid this, they discussed writing a declaration to prevent children from moving in. This would be one of the conditions for approving the proposal. Further discussion was tabled to allow the commission time to receive a draft of the declaration for their next meeting. Other business Town planner Geoff Colegrove reported that he has yet to receive a signature from the First Selectman on an application to change the zone for part of the town-owned Strickland property, thus preventing the commission from acting on the application. Responding to Jim Malcolm’s desire to clean up a neglected property on Lake Beseck, Colegrove recommended that he speak to the health department. A discussion was also held about setting a time limit for commission meetings. A draft document was put together, which the commission will review at their next meeting. (In attendance/Chuck Corley)
Middlefield looking for veterans The Middlefield town clerk is looking for veterans from Middlefield and Rockfall who served in the Korean War between June 16, 1950 and Jan. 31, 1955, for the purpose of presenting them with public service awards at a ceremony to be held in the near future by Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz. Call the town clerk at 860-349-7116 with information.
Mill rate set At a brief meeting on June 7, the Board of Finance set the mill rate for the 2010-2011 fiscal year at 27.43 mills. This is up from the current rate of 25.69. What the mill rate means is that for every $1,000 worth of assessed value of home, car, etc., the taxpayer will pay $27.43 per year. For the typical homeowner in Middlefield, that means a tax bill of $5,274.
Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing during their April 27 meeting, at which time they discussed granting the Godbout family a six-and-a-half foot side yard variance to allow the con-
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The Economic Development Commission (EDC) held meetings on April 1 and May 6, during which the town’s Hubbard Street property was discussed at length. Although First Selectman Jon Brayshaw has discussed selling part of the property for residential use, the commission agreed that they should first try selling it as one parcel of industrial land. Once the access road to the site is finished, they plan on marketing for six months without rezoning or otherwise splitting the parcel. Although the commission is trying to market the 47 acres as one piece, they acknowledged that selling it may be difficult due to its location. To aid the sale of the property, the commission is seeking to hire a real estate broker. Brett Eagleson of O, R & L was one such broker who made a presentation on how his company would market the property. While he agreed that the location isn’t ideal for industrial use, he felt that the town can use the price of the property or tax abatements as an incentive for a business to purchase it. Eagleson also estimated that the town could potentially sell the property for $25,000 an acre. Eagleson stated that his company usually takes 10 percent of the purchase price, though the percentage is negotiable. The commission also discussed the possibility of selling the property to Zygo. They suggested excluding a commission for the sale in the contract should Zygo buy the land. Using part of Powder Ridge for horses came up during the commission’s April and May meetings. A neighboring property owner, Lori Vogel, wants to buy part of the land near the Nerden Camp for grazing her horses and setting up a riding
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points, such as the unlikelihood the property will receive a sewer connection based on talks with the Water Pollution Control Authority chairman. The commission also heard a presentation from Delta Building, a Cromwell-based contractor who designs and builds commercial buildings. Their representative, Gary Dayharsh, detailed some of his company’s work and offered some suggestions as to how
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The idea started out simply enough. First Selectman Jim Blois and his secretary, Donitta Griffith, drove through Middlefield one November, passing out Thanksgiving food baskets to members of the community from the back of Jim’s truck. The baskets were filled through donations from the Middlefield Lions Club and a number of private citizens. The year was 1985. Later that fall, Father Tom McConaghy and Dora Peters from St. Colman’s Church, along with Rev. Larry Smith and Margery Miller from Middlefield Federated Church, joined Jim and Donitta in recognizing that a more organized effort was necessary to maintain and expand this wonderful community outreach. The initial group expanded to include the Municipal Agent to the Elderly Roland Sabourin, Judy Didato and Dorothy Waller, thus officially forming the Middlefield Community Services Council (MCSC). For the next 25 years, the MCSC underwent a number of personnel and programmatic changes, but has never wavered from its original intent of reaching out and supporting members of the community who are facing tough circumstances. Through all those years, the members and clergy of St. Colman’s Church and the Middlefield Federated Church, along with other concerned members of the community and various town officials, have met regularly to facilitate these efforts. The work of MCSC is now a year round effort. The delivery of Thanksgiving baskets has been expanded to include Christmas and Easter baskets. The council began operating a back-to-school backpack program to help community children gather school supplies. Additionally, countless individuals and families have received meals through MCSC’s food bank or short-term financial assistance when federal and state programs do not apply. All efforts of the council go through a series of checks and balances and are kept confidential. Antoinette Astle, Middlefield’s senior and social services director and a member of the MCSC, explains, “When the council offers financial assistance to residents, only two members of the council are aware of the family’s identity. The remainder of the council receives a report, but the recipient’s identity is protected. Additionally, when checks are used they are issued directly to the service providers. This ensures both the resident’s privacy and that he or she receives the help they require.” This proSee Community, page 31 cedure has served the council well over the years.
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rink. According to Vogel, the horses would enhance the appearance of the area and could also be used for activities such as therapeutic riding by the Nerden campers. Vogel pointed out how profitable the horse business is in Connecticut and invited the commission to visit her farm at some point. Another matter that the commission has been keeping track of is the development of 1 Lorraine Terrace by Matthew Crescimano. While the proposal was approved by Inland Wetlands and on June 9 by Planning and Zoning, Kreitler noted that it was a difficult process. This led Kreitler to propose holding a workshop with the two other commissions to discuss how they all might best work together for the town. Cheryl Pizzo stated that, based on conversations she’s had with developers, Middlefield is not seen as a business-friendly town. There was also talk about moving Victory Church in an effort to open its current location for commercial development. While the church wants to expand, the church currently has a lease arrangement with Bob Grenier of Uncle Bob’s. The commission agreed to speak with the First Selectman and Grenier about the possible move. As for where the church might go, Pizzo suggested that some of the farmland near Jimmy D’s might be an ideal location as it currently isn’t generating any income for the town. The EDC met again on June 3, at which time they held a discussion with First Selectman Jon Brayshaw about the town’s various business prospects. In particular, Brayshaw criticized the unfriendly attitude the town takes toward potential developers. These comments were
inspired by the treatment Matthew Crescimano has received from Planning and Zoning commissioners, as well as the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, in trying to develop 1 Lorraine Terrace. Based on the town’s perceived tendency to find faults in an application rather than making them work, Brayshaw feared that Route 66 may stay just the way it currently is. In an effort to address the attitude certain commissions have toward business, Brayshaw recommended that Economic Development speak with both the P&Z Commission and Inland Wetlands. This led to a discussion of Monarca’s encroachment onto the town’s Strickland Farm property. While Brayshaw felt that Monarca is unlikely to cease encroaching on the land, he noted that Monarca is willing to purchase the land it currently occupies. Due to the opposition from some people to selling the land to Monarca, however, Brayshaw was concerned that the business may end up leaving Middlefield. Commissioner Mike Waller suggested that granting Monarca a 30-year lease might appease those opposed to Monarca’s acquisition of the land. Should the rest of the commission agree with the idea, Brayshaw recommended that they send a letter of support of a lease to any relevant commissions. Brayshaw also updated the commission on the status of Powder Ridge, and he informed them that he is trying to get a deposit from Alpine Associates to purchase the land. Furthermore, Alpine is asking for a 90-day due diligence period. As to what Alpine plans putting on the site, Brayshaw said that the group currently has plans for a snow tubing area due to the quick profit it can generate. Brayshaw also briefly addressed a couple of other
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Middlefield ‘little people’ welcome
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day, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon at Allyn Brook Park. Fee $35 per child for the summer. Family max $70. Little People Program: Second session is now available to Middlefield residents. Monday, June 28, to Aug. 13, for children ages four and five. Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Session 2 meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Must pre-register. Fee $35 per child for the summer. Family max $70. Night Youth Recreation:
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tration fee is $30. Games are played on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Summer Evening Tennis Lessons: July 19 to 23, for sixth to eighth grade students from 5 to 6 p.m., for high school students and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Durham town tennis courts. Open to all; $45. Junior Counselor Program: For Durham students going into grade 8 to age 15. Shoshin Ryu: Starting July 5 at Allyn Brook Park on Monday and Thursday evenings. For grades two through eight and adults. Fee $25. Cheerleading Spirit Clinic: Aug. 2 to 6, for third to ninth grade, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Strong School. Fee $50. Teen Nite Under the Stars at Camp Farnam, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 2. For youth entering grades 811. Open to all Durham and Middlefield residents. Co-Ed Adult Volleyball at Coginchaug High School, Mondays starting July 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., for all Durham and Middlefield residents Summer Concerts at Allyn Brook Park: Wednesday, June 23, The Aquatudes from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, June 30, The White House Experience at 6:30 p.m. All recreation registration forms are available online at townofdurhamct.org and in the recreation office at Town
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French stated, “This has been a solid year, and I expect that during the next week taxes collected will close the budget gap.” French reported that the new assistant tax collector will be on board soon, and files have been turned over to the new software company. He expects that this change will simplify the flow of information. Also, this is the first year that tax freeze participants will receive a benefit. Recreation director Sherry Hill reported that there are nine women’s softball teams, and 150 children have signed up for summer programs. These figures are slightly down from previous years, probably due to the economy. The committee is excited about the new community center space. Sanitarian Bill Milardo reported that the inventory of homes for sale has decreased, some due to foreclosures. Many homeowners are taking advantage of favorable interest rates to refinance in order to upgrade well and/or septic systems. Town Clerk Kim Garvis announced that the new website debuted on June 8 but some aspects still need tweaking. She asked that board members review their sections and report any errors or omissions. Garvis thanked assistant Alicia Foskett-Willett and First Selectman Laura Francis for
their help in getting the website up and running. Garvis reported that the rabies clinic held on Sunday, June 6, was not as successful as last year’s. She hopes to get the word out better next year and thanked Dr. Mark Albin, Durham resident and veterinarian, who volunteered his time to give the shots. Also, land records will be going on line soon, and the “Top Dog” winners this year were Mandy Ruffino and Murphy Bourret. The program was moderately successful in its initial year, and she hopes there will be more participants next year. The Town Clerk’s office is still accepting applications for the summer internship position. Korn School third graders recently made their annual field trip to Durham Town Hall. Garvis was recently elected as chairwoman of the Connecticut Executive Town Clerk’s Association. Finally, a new IT company will start in July. This company has worked with District 13 schools for the past nine years, and the town signed up at a substantial savings. New servers will be installed in August, after the July tax season. Tree Warden Tim Larkin reported that the Keep America Beautiful Program has planted 30 trees along Howd Road. He receives approximately one call per day from residents requesting service or registering complaints. He works closely with Public
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shell, and it was something I wouldn’t ordinarily do. It was wonderful to work with such a great group of kids and I had a blast! And of course, I have to mention my horses and my passion for riding, which have had a major impact on my life,” concluded Shaina.
strange, I believe math is intrinsically beautiful.” Shaina has two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger sister; Maegen is 24, Ryan 22, Cameron 19 and Skyla 15. Her parents are Mitch and Trish Bradley of Durham.
She will be attending Bucknell University in the fall and pursuing a major in Mathematics and Engineering. After she graduates from college, Shaina plans to become either an engineer, designing and creating ways to make the world a better place to live, or a high school math teacher so that she can share her love and enthusiasm for math. “The world revolves around math, “ believes Shaina, “and although it may sound
Danielle Charette, Coginchaug salutatorian
Friday, June 18, 2010 first I didn’t think I’d have the material for 12 articles (for Town Times), but over the course of my high school career they just unfolded. I’m a big advocate for public high school, and those just reflected that,” said Danielle.
Danielle Charette will be attending Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania this fall as an English major. She’d like to eventually get her Ph.D. and become a professor. The most influential part of school was a project with Strong School principal Mr. Nicol. “I wrote articles, and at
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Danielle also references her WISE project, a poetry anthology dedicated to her fifth grade teacher Mr. Sage, who first whispered those words “be a writer.” “That was also very rewarding,” she said. Danielle lives in Durham with parents Lori and Kevin and her sister Natalie.
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Katharine “Katie” Francis is bound for Fordham University in New York City this fall. “I just love the energy of New York City,” she says. For now, she forecasts a major in Marketing with a concentration in Economics. Her eventual goal is work for the U.S. government as an economic advisor. Katie’s most meaningful experience was tutoring a Nepalese student in grades 3-4 at John Lyman School. Katie tutored him through her sophomore and junior years as an independent project and was very impressed with his motivation and desire to better himself and his reading and English abilities. Katie is the youngest of the four children of Rob and Su-
Andrew is going to RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology in N.Y.) to study New Media Design and Imaging. This program is like graphic design but branches out into computer programming, animation and gaming. Right now, he is hoping to use this major as a foundation for further exploration of animation in graduate school, but this depends on whether he still likes animation as he continues his studies and if he definitely decides to go to graduate school. He counts the most influential parts of his school experience as being on the crosscountry, indoor and outdoor track teams. “Even though many do not consider track a team sport, it is undoubtedly a team effort which causes individuals participating in their own events to do what is best for the team in order to ensure the team’s success. Being part of the track and cross-country teams has helped me learn many values important to doing well in life, such as determination, hard work, respect, responsibility and courage,” Andrew says. “In addition I have made most of my friends through these sports and hope to stay in contact with them far into the future. I will never forget the memories I have made, traditions I have experienced, and continued legacies of these teams.” Andrew is the son of Vincent and Lori Gucwa, of Durham, and brother of Kevin Gucwa, 22, a graduate student at the Univ. of California at Davis.
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Hannah Kowalski Hannah Kowalski, 17, will attend Lafayette College in Easton, PA. She plans to major in biology, and would like to be a pathology researcher when she graduates.
Hannah’s parents are Bill and Aggie Kowalski. She has two siblings, Zak, 19, and Rachel, 14.
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(From page 20) Sierra Querns is going to Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York this fall. An active member of the Future Business Leaders of America, she plans to study business, with a possible major in marketing. The key word in Sierra’s life is service. Rather than pointing to a particular experience that shaped her, she says community involvement has been “a huge part of my high school career.” For years, she has been active in volunteer work with the Girl Scouts and the Church of the Epiphany, and she helps out at the Exchange Club and Middlefield Lions booths at the Durham Fair. In addition, she volunteers with Read and Lead, a tutoring program for students at Korn School. Sierra lives in Durham with her mother Rosemarie,
Christopher Smith is headed to New York University this fall. He envisions a possible double major in English and Politics. Looking beyond college, he may study law. “I really enjoyed AP (Advanced Placement) Government,” he says, “and shadowing Representative Matt Lesser was really fun.” A school trip to the British Isles, including Ireland, England and Scotland, when he was a junior “opened his eyes to the world outside Durham,” and made him ponder a possible career in international studies. Chris lives in Middlefield with Bonnie and John Smith, his parents, and his twin brother Mike, who also graduates this year.
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Kabachnick’s clothing store in Middletown, Connecticut. She was a beautiful woman until the day of her death, and took great pride in her appearance, often wearing high-heeled shoes and silk blouses to her daughter’s horse shows. In the final years of her life, long past the time when she could shop for herself, Toadie insisted on wearing fashionable clothing in a certain classic style. She was an amazing cook, who thought nothing of spending two days making a complicated desert for an ordinary family dinner. Her recipe box is a coveted family treasure. Lee loved Dixieland jazz, dancing and trips to hear her favorite bands. When she was too weak to walk, she would still allow one of her son’s to dance her around the floor. She will be dearly missed. The family extends thanks for the loving care given to Lee by Mary Banks in the final years of her life, and to Peter Romeyn, M.D., and the staff and volunteers of Middlesex Memorial Hospital. A celebration of Lee’s life will be held at the United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street in Durham, on Friday, June 18, at 11 a.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of The United States, Dep. MEM IT9, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037.
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William White Booz graduatedon May 22, from Lafayette College in Easton, PA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engi-
Amanda Bauer and Brian Gorman; and from Middlefield, Ann Grenier. Emily Rubendunst has been named to the dean’s list of the University of Hartford for the spring semester. She completed her freshman year at the University of Hartford and was recognized for scholastic achievement. Charlie Proctor, a freshman at Hopkins School in New Haven, was recently awarded the Class of 2013’s first Mary Brewster Thompson Scholar Award. The
neering. He will be working at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. Will also participated in the April 23-25 RoboGames in San Mateo, CA, where the battling robot built by Will and other senior mechanical engineering majors from Lafayette College finished eighth out of 21 in their division. Will is the son of Bob Booz and Betsy White Booz, of Durham.
William T. Hall, of Durham, has been named the recipient of the Nicholas Galluccio Scholarship in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Hartford. This scholarship is to reward a student in the humanities who displays outstanding intellectual curiosity and character. William has also earned a spot on the President’s honors list for the spring semester at the University of Hartford.
award is given on the basis of fine scholarship, intellectual maturity, academic enthusiasm and the ability to share that enthusiasm with others. One award is given per class per year and is carried for the student’s remaining time at Hopkins. Charlie was also recently elected next year’s sophomore class president.
Michael Bertrand Jr., of Middlefield, earned a degree in sport management from Southern New Hampshire University as part of its 2010 Commencement exercise. Johnson & Wales University, of Providence, RI, announced that Tara E. Coogan, granddaughter of Roberta Coogan-Melzmuf of Middlefield and daughter of Debbie- Jean and Dean, graduated magna cum laude with
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a Bachelor’s of Science in Business and was the graduation commencement speaker. Tara has begun her Masters Degree at Johnson & Wales in Business Management and recently accepted a position with Oppenheimer and Company, Inc.
The following local students have made the dean’s list at UConn for the spring semester. From Durham, Vanessa Ball, Jennifer Cannella, Michael Cavanaugh, Erin Curtis, Joe Davis, Michael Dealy, Gregory Frank, Emily Glenewinkel, Nikhith Naidu, Kathryn Post, Kelley Rodgers, Amanda Searle and Kelly Smith; from Middlefield, Jared Oppelt and Aaron Plude; and from Rockfall, Charles Kreutzkamp and Kevin Lacz.
Andrew D. Bellemare, of Durham, has been named to the dean’s list at Western New England College for the spring semester of 2010. Bellemare is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the college. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average above 3.30.
Tanya C. Chiari, of Durham, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western New England College on May 22, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Middlesex Community College graduated 293 students at its 43rd Commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 3, including Durham residents Michael Richards, Elizabeth Horbock and Brian Sinz; Rockfall residents
Durham’s Makayla Davis, a Coginchaug Regional High School senior, received a college scholarship from the Comcast Foundation. Makayla was one of 39 graduating high school seniors who were awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help pursue their college educations. She will be attending UConn to major in Kinesiology. Pictured are Sean Davis,
ton University on May 16. Dan is the son of Brian and Rosalie Lamphier of Middlefield and the grandson of Mrs. Anne Lamphier of Meriden. Dr. Lamphier completed his undergraduate degree in Biology from the Johns Hopkins University before attending GWU in Washington, D.C. He will begin his residency with the Middlesex Hospital’s Family Medicine Residency Program in Middletown.
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Rachel A. Galluzzo, of Durham, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences during May commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont. Taylor Joseph Whipple, of Durham, graduated with a BS degree in mathematics from the University of New Hampshire during the commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 22, at the Durham, NH campus.
Saint Joseph College awarded bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as graduate certificates at Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 16 to the following local students: From Durham, Sharon DiSilvestro earned an M.A. in Special Education, Danielle Kleczkowski earned a B.S. in Social Work, Shaun Patenaude earned an M.A. in Community Counseling, and from Middlefield, Heather Skaanning earned a B.A. in English.
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Venture Crew 169 champions of the 2010 V-Games in Massachusetts By Kaitlin McKernan Special to the Town Times Over Memorial Day weekend, BSA Venture Crew 169 of Durham attended the VGames. This trip was organized by crew president Brent Beckert. Crew members Aaron Melee, Michael DeMore, Ethan Damuck, Alex Long, Brian Ewing, Mr. Golschneider, Mr. McKernan, Mr. Ewing and committee member Mrs. Damuck also attended. Guests for the weekend were Ellie Damuck and Kaitlin McKernan. The crew left Friday after school for their ride to Camp Norse in Kingston, MA. The boys got there, set up camp and went to opening ceremonies. The first two games played counted towards the V-Games cup. The first one was a paper tower building contest. They were only allowed to use one piece of 8 ½ X 11 paper to build a tower. The boys got their tower up to a height of 44”
which dominated over every other crew’s tower. The second game was Team Jeopardy, which wasn’t their best event, but they made up for their loss in other events. On Saturday the next event — actually this one got a giggle or two — was the blindfolded teamwork puzzle. For this the boys had to work together to construct a puzzle after collecting the pieces while blindfolded. Aaron directed the boys to the pieces of the puzzle that were scattered around the parade field. After they had all the pieces together in a pile, they were allowed to remove the blindfolds and work together to build the puzzle. They did this in a mind boggling time of just un-
placed third in the blindfold teamwork puzzle game and the Command e r ’ s Challenge and left the VGames with the winner’s cup as champions of the 2010 Annawon Council V-Games. Along with the four major competitions, the crew participated in things like rifle and pistol shooting, skeet shooting, axe throwing, two-man saw races, chariot racing and messy pieeating contests. Once the V-Games were over, the crew attended a coed dance with all the other crews. They had a lot of fun meeting new people and eating a big ice cream sundae! The weekend was a great success and the crew looks for-
Pictured, from left, Alex Long, Aaron Mele, president Brent Beckert (holding V Cup), Ethan Damuck, Brian Ewing and Mike DeMore.
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Not too late to join the Circus ... ... and KidsArts Summer Camp from July 6 to Aug. 4. There are still openings for 8-14-year-olds in the 22nd Children’s Circus of Middletown. This five-week, half-day program can be combined into a full-day program by choosing between the three camps offered: Circus, Art Tech, and Troubadours and More. The summer camp, which has become a national model, culminates in a spectacular outdoor circus performance. KidsArts participants can receive training in acrobatics, dance, juggling, unicycling, stilt walking, clowning, singing, writing and visual arts. The KidsArts day camp offers the Children’s Circus, under the direction of Oddfellows Playhouse, and additional art programs through Art Tech, which combines art and science, and Troubadour, which will focus on telling one’s story through song and in the production of the Kids Arts newspaper. The Art Tech and Troubadour camps are run by NEAR, Inc. The program is being offered for only $125 for a first child, and $75 for additional children in the same family. Non-Middletown residents are welcome and can join the fun for $250 for the half-day program. KidsArts circus camp runs from July 6 through Aug. 4 and will be held at McDonough School. Parents can enroll their children for a full day of camp by choosing both a morning and afternoon program. Discounts available to families who qualify. Enroll today by contacting the Middletown Commission on the Arts, 100 Riverview Center, Suite 140, off Main Street in Middletown or call 860-343-6620, ext. 201.
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trained free of charge through state agencies and the town’s insurance company. Also, most boards and commissions have funds set aside for other seminars. She agreed that absenteeism is a problem on some boards, especially when it results in a lack of quorum. Historic District Commission member Chip Williams reported that the commission is working to improve district signage at each end of town and is working on ways to alleviate “pockets of problems” where property owners perform work prior to applying for approval. Agricultural Commission chair Warren Herzig reported that they are reviewing “Right to Farm” ordinances in place in other area towns and hopes to present one to the Board of Selectmen for eventual town approval. The commission will also have a table at the fall business expo. Francis added that that this year’s farmer’s market chairman, Tina Hurlbert, is doing a fabulous job and has
attracted more vendors. Other Boards/Commissions Personnel Policy Board chairman Martin Anderson stated that the board has met monthly during the past year to review and update the outdated Personnel Policy Manual. Many of the updates revolve around “modern” issues such as sexual harassment, work place violence and internet use. A draft of the new manual should be available for review shortly, and the board’s next project will be to create a performance review program. Durham Cemetery Compnay chairman Jerry Brown commended cemetery company volunteers for their dedication and care for the properties and families with loved ones interred there. He stated that they recently revised and improved cemetery rules and procedures. Senior Citizen Board chairwoman Lainy Melvin reported that the Senior Board held its May meeting at the new community center site in or-
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must often deal with zoning violations. Zoning Board of Appeals chair Bill LaFlamme reported that things have been quiet this year, and the commission has conducted just two meetings and one site walk. Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency chairman Richard Eriksen reported that new development is down, but existing development is putting pressure on the wetlands. The agency endeavors to make the public aware that activity on their own land effects wetlands, not just on their own property, but in nearby wetlands and water supplies. He would like to see regulations established that require agency members to attend training seminars. Also, there should be a mechanism that requires members who are absent for several months to either resign or attend meetings on a regular basis. Francis noted that there are many opportunities for the various board and commission members to be
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The final sports awards banquet of the 2009-2010 school year was held on Sunday, June 13, at Coginchaug High School. At this time, athletes and their coaches, families and friends enjoyed good food prepared by Kevin Smith, season recaps by the coaches and MVP, MIP and Coaches’ awards distributed. Of special note were the girls’ softball run deep into the state tournament in Class S before losing in the semifinal round to eventual state champ Terryville and the State Open track gold medal won by Sheehan Michael, who handily qualified for the New England Open meet, along with Sam Frey. The boys’ track team won the Shoreline championship and came in second in Class S in the state. The baseball team made it to the quarterfinals of Class S before falling to Canton. Thanks to John Esposito for the photos of the athletes.
is a lefty, which often gave his opponents a challenge. Mike’s record was 14 wins and 6 losses in the regular season. He competed in both
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Emily is a consistent player and had three big wins against the toughest teams. She competed in amazingly in Shorelines and ended the season with 9 wins and 2 losses.
Hannah Fowler MIP, Girls’Tennis
Nick D’Aquila MVP, Boys’Tennis Nick D’Aquila was the number one singles player for the boys’ tennis team, with a record of 11 wins and 9 losses. Nick worked hard and enjoyed playing the toughest spot on the team. He defeated two of the tougher number one singles players in the league. Nick competed in the Shoreline and State tournaments in doubles with Mike Finley.
the Shoreline and State tournaments in doubles with Nick D’Aquila and the two were seeded eighth.
Emily Romanoff MVP, Girls’ Tennis
Mike Finley MVP, Boys’Tennis Mike played the number two singles spot this year. He
No photo Hannah, a junior, ended her season very strong with 10 wins and 5 loses. She made it to the third round of the Shoreline tournament.
Liz DiVincentis MVP, Golf Liz is a hard-working, consistent and dedicated member of the Coginchaug golf team. She made the boys’ All Shoreline second team, girls’ All-State team and girls’ All New England team. She finished fourth in the girls’ State Championship at Orange Hills. Liz’s consistent low scores were a major factor in the Coginchaug team’s suc-
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the high jump. At the state meet, she placed second in high jump and third in long jump. She was the lone female representing the Lady Blue Devils at the State Open in both jumps. Lora is a fierce competitor and scored most of the team’s points this season.
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throughout this season and for the past four years. Her intensity on the field and desire to motivate players during games has been a continuing asset to the team.
Lauren Esposito MVP, Softball
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Sheehan set three school records this year. He is the Shoreline Champion, the Class S Champion and State Open Champion in the hurdles and qualified for New England’s.
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Mike is a three-year starter and improved his offensive performance this year as a great lead-off hitter. Defensively, Mike was a extraordinary centerfielder. He led the team with 32 hits, 25 stolen
Eric has played varsity baseball for four years at CRHS. This year he hit .536 and led the team in home runs, RBIs, triples and walks. He was selected to be on the All-Shoreline First Team and was a runner-up for player of the year in the conference.
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Jess Plourde, Coaches’Award, Softball No photo Jess was a two-year varsity captain and demonstrated leadership and dedication to her team and coaches
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provided for free, but feel free to bring your snacks, too. The Book Lover’s Circle will meet on Wednesday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss A Widow for One Year by John Irving. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. Check out new titles: The House on Oyster Creek by Heidi Jon Schmidt, Beautiful Maria of My Soul by Oscar Hijuelos, The Rebellion of Jane Clark by Sally Gunning, The Big Book of New England Curiosities by Susan Campbell, Off the Path: Rhode Island by Robert Patrick Curley, Great Escapes: New England by Felicity Long, New England Graveside Tales by T. M. Gray and The Bucolic Plague, How
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Coginchaug boys’ track team wins Shoreline Conference title and a second in States was 7th (37’08.50” ) and Baker was eighth (36’03.00”) in the triple. Donecker and Baker both tied for 5th in the high jump with a height of 5’06”. Then Frey threw a fantastic 167’07.00” for the gold medal in javelin while senior Dylan Pedersen came in fourth with a personal record of 151’00.00”. The team thoroughly enjoyed the fire engine escort into the school grounds upon their return to Coginchaug. Submitted by S. Michael At the State tournament By Coach Dave Bellemare Special to the Town Times After winning the Shoreline Conference Championship, the boys’ track team continued their stellar performance by taking second place in the Class S State Championship held Thursday, June 3, in New Britain. Nineteen athletes qualified to
The Coginchaug boys’ track team with State Class S runner up plaque. compete in 15 different events at the state level. The 4x800 relay team, comprised of Archie Doyle, Andrew Gucwa, Garri Saganenko and Alex Morin, was first off the starting line and with fast legs from each finished in fifth place. The 4x100 relay team of Paul Benjunas, Greg Smith, Sam Baker and Ian Kopcik ran a very respectful time of 46.56 seconds, but could not crack the
top eight places. Paul Benjunas and Greg Smith ran well in the 100 and 200 meter sprint races, but would not advance due to the exceptionally strong sprint field. Sheehan Michael continued his winning ways in both the 110 high hurdles and 300 intermediate hurdles, dominating both the preliminaries and the finals in each event. Michael’s performances added a whopping 20 points to the
team tally. Ian Kopcik set a personal record in the 110 high hurdles placing sixth, but a knee injury slowed him in the 300 intermediate hurdles. Coginchaug’s powerful distance runner, Alex Morin, ran a tactical 3200 race to earn a second place finish and more valuable team points. In the final running event, Coginchaug’s forceful 4x400 relay team of Sheehan Michael, Sam Frey, Andrew Gucwa and Garri Saganenko turned in a very solid performance, placing second amidst a very tough field. Coginchaug’s field event athletes also dominated the competition in several key events. Sam Frey won the javelin event with a throw of 160’ 08” and finished second in the pole vault, clearing 12’6”. Will Conroy placed third in pole vault clearing 12’0” in spite of a nagging back in-
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The Coginchaug boys’ track team won the Shoreline League Championship on a steamy hot May 26th in East Hampton. Haddam-Killingworth came in second; Westbrook was third; and East Hampton came in fourth. The team started the meet with the 4x800 relay team of seniors Archie Doyle, Andrew Gucwa, Garri Saganenko and junior Alex Morin earning second place. CRHS was well represented in the 110 hurdles when senior Sheehan Michael broke the 19-year-old league meet record with a time of 14.75. He was joined by senior Sam Frey earning seventh in 17.05 and junior Ian Kopcik in eighth (his qualifying time was 16.81). Michael latercame in first in the 300 hurdles with a time of 39.59. Paul Benjunas, a junior, earned gold in the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.40 while senior Greg Smith followed in 6th with a time of 11.70. Michael earned a gold in the 200 meter dash and set a new school record with a time of 22.68. Benjunas earned 6th place in 24.04. Morin powered through the distance events with a second in the 1600 in a fast 4:33.28. He also earned second in the 800 with a time of 2:05.17. Saganenko came in sixth with 2:10.26. Morin closed out the distance events with a gold medal in the 3200 in 10:08.53. Morin had a remarkable day considering the distances he covered in four events and the record breaking 99ºF heat. The 4x100 relay of Benjunas, Sam Baker, Kopcik, and Smith had crossed the finish line first with a great time but was disqualified for a lane violation in the handoff zone. The running events closed with the 4x400 relay of Sam Frey, Gucwa, Saganenko, and Michael coming across the finish second in 3:33.95. The Blue Devils had a good showing in the field events. Frey earned first in the pole vault with a vault of 12’06”. Senior Will Conroy came in fourthwith a 12’00.00” vault. Sophomores on the team filled out the rest of the jumping events. Alec Giacco came in fifth in the long jump with 18’07.5” Giacco’s 38’06.00” effort also came in fifth in the triple jump. Ethan Donecker
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Girls’ track team closes out successful season By Dave Bellemare Special to Town Times
Hannah Goulis, Meg Fairchild and Brooke Sheriden sixth in the 4x800; Carleen Doyle, Hannah Goulis, Lauren Giannini and Emily Halligan sixth in the 4x400; Amanda Boyle fifth in the 300 IH (new PR) and sixth in the javelin; Lora Manley first in high jump, seventh in long jump and sixth in triple jump; Katie Tuttle sixth in the discus and second in the javelin; Darryl Abbott seventh in the discus; and Paige Trusty eighth in the discus. Congratulations to Lora Manley, AllConference First Team, Katie Tuttle, All-Conference Second Team and Amanda Boyle, All-Conference Honorable Mention. Thursday, June 3, saw the team in competition at the Class S Division meet at New Britain’s Willowbrook Park complex. Thirty-five teams vied for the state title with the Coginchaug girls finishing in a tie for 11th place. Nine girls qualified for the right to com-
The Coginchaug girls’ outdoor track team recently closed out its season with very respectable placing at the conference and state levels of competition. On a very hot and sultry Wednesday, May 26, the girls and 12 other teams battled for Shoreline Conference bragging rights. While champion Old Saybrook and second place East Hampton out-distanced the field, only 10 points separated the next four places with Coginchaug placing sixth. This finish was the culmination of a team effort with points being scored by 15 individuals in 11 different events. Point scorers at this meet were Emily Halligan fifth in the 1600 and seventh in the 800; Meagan Hettrick, Emily Spence, Monica Malek and Ali Doolittle, seventh in the 4x100; Carleen Doyle,
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pete at the state level, but only two would be able to post points for the Coginchaug team. Qualifying were Darrly Abbott, Amanda Boyle, Meagan Campbell, Carleen Doyle, Meg Fairchild, Hannah Goulis, Emily Halligan, Lora Manley and Katie Tuttle. Scoring points for Coginchaug were Lora Manley, second in high jump, third in long jump (new PR), and eighth in triple jump (new PR); and Katie Tuttle, seventh in javelin. Lora Manley’s performances qualified her to compete at the state open on June 12 where she placed 12th in high jump and 21st in long jump against the best of the best in the state. The Coginchaug girls’ outdoor track team continues to show determined improvement under the leadership of head coach Lavinia Vigue and assisted by coach Jack McShane. A strong and talented group of underclassmen bodes well for the future.
Sixteen athletes with the Greater Middletown Special Olympics (GMSO) competed at the 41st Special Olympics Connecticut State summer games at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven June 11-13. Fifteen athletes competed in track and field events and one competed in cycling. Charlie Larsen of Durham (pictured left) won a fourth place ribbon in the 100-meter run, and sixth place in the shot put. Ken Campanelli of Middletown competed in the 5K time trials cycling event. He won a second place silver medal in heat six for males 30 and over. GMSO athlete Scott Thayer of Middletown won a second place silver medal in the running long jump and a fifth place ribbon in the shot put. GMSO athlete Ed Hill of Middletown won a second place in the 100-meter run.
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jury. Dylan Pedersen placed sixth in javelin with a throw of 143’0”. In triple jump, sophomores Ethan Donecker placed seventh and Alec Giacco placed 11th. The high jump competition yielded Sam Baker a fifth place finish. Shawn Donovan qualified in pole vault and Ethan Donecker in highjump,butcouldnotattain the entry height needed to advance. In the end, a very robust team from Northwest Catholic bested the field and earned the right to wear the Class S crown. In placing second Coginchaug conquered 32 other Class S teams in dominating fashion. Congratulations to Class S All-State champions Sheehan Michael and Sam Frey. Congratulations also to the entire Coginchaug boys’ track team and their legendary coach Marty Roberts.
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The men’s way over 40 softball season began on Monday, June 7, with United Concrete Products Durham team playing the Brickyard Boys from Higganum. On a perfect evening, the sun first shone on the Higganum team as they let the Durham team know early on that this would be a battle. Both teams showed that they will be formidable this season, with a healthy rivalry eeking into play. The game ended 14 - 11, in favor of Higganum. Notable performance came from Kevin Cove, with three hits; SixKid Solomom, two hits; Tim Rhone , two hits; Judas Davis, three hits; Brian “the good” Solomon, two homers and four total hits; and Butch “fan base’ Amiconi, three hits. United Concrete Products of Yalesville and Durham has graciously stepped up to sponsor this year’s team. Player sentiment towards United is high, as it is a respected corporate citizen and employs many people from Durham and other towns.
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The next home game will be on Monday, June 28, at the Vinal Tech ballfield, versus the always strong Essex Vets team. Thanks to all who regularly come out see the games. By Bob Dynia Special to the Town Times
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Bob Fulton reported that this new commission has receivedtwoadvisoryopinionrequests and no ethics complaints.Thecommissionisalso working to close the “vendor loop” by determining that all vendors receiving money from the town must adhere to the ethics code adopted by the town.Heencouragedallboards and commissions to contact him with any questions. Board of Assessment Appeals member Laurie Stevens reported that they are still hearing power line cases and have begun to review cases regarding bullet strikes. Clean Energy Task Force member Ralph Chase noted that when the Task Force was formed, they set as a goal having 100 homes/businesses in Durham/Middlefield sign up with clean energy electric suppliers, and they are nearing this goal. He commended building inspector Dick McManus for his help in educating members and residents on energy efficiency opportunities. State Representative Matt Lesser reported that although he ultimately voted against the 2010-11 budget, the budget that was passed did contain positive developments for Durham, including a zero decrease in aid to schools. He also cited an amendment to a bill which contained outdated requirements for pay phones and onsite parking for large events. The amendment will benefit the Durham Fair as well as other agricultural fairs in Connecticut. The state legislature is also working on setting up a revolving loan fund for businesses and individuals who wish to invest in clean energy, and short term loans for dairy farms, which are closing around the state at an alarming rate.
For past members who founded and faithfully served on the council, for those who donated funds, food and supplies to our programs, we say a resounding ‘thank you.’ Our community would not be as strong as it is today if it were not for your contributions.” In addition to Azevedo and Astle, the council is currently comprised of Deacon Peter Gill from St. Colman’s, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, Delores Augeri, Connie Drega and Roberta Steele. If you would like to support MCSC, donations can be sent to Middlefield Community Services Council, 405 Main St., Middlefield, CT, 06455. For more information on the council’s activities or inquiries for assistance, people are invited to contact any of the current council members or call Astle at 860-349-7121.
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Just like the original Thanksgiving basket run 25 years ago, all funding for the Middlefield Community Services Council comes from local organizations and private citizens. Members of the council serve on a volunteer basis. With that in mind, current chairperson Rev. Dale Azevedo of the Federated Church states, “We would like to thank everyone from the surrounding community who has supported us over the years.
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