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Volume 18, Issue 8

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Memorial Day 2011

Friday, June 3, 2011

Education budget passes By Cheri Kelley Town Times The Regional School District 13 budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year passed Thursday with a total of 1,053 “yes” votes and 927 “no.” There were 692 voters total in Middlefield: 320 voted “yes” on the $34,786,974 budget and 372 voted “no.” There was a total of 1,288 voters in Durham, with 733 “yes” and 555 “no” votes. These numbers include absentee ballots. Norman Hicks, member of the Board of Education (BOE) who was at the Durham polls, stated, “And now we go back to the business of moving the school forward.”

In Middlefield, BOE member Nancy Boyle gave an excited, “Yes!” upon news of the budget passing. The first referendum on May 3 failed to pass by 80 votes. The budget total after more cuts were made put the net increase at 3.45 percent over the current year.

In this issue ... Calendar ........................................4 Durham Briefs.............................16 Middlefield Briefs .......................17 Obituaries...............................28-29 Sports ...........................................30

It’s summer vacation. Do you know where your children are working? By Cheri Kelley Town Times

Above, Grand Marshal Richard Duval and wife Harriet under an umbrella. Right, Daisies march in the rain. Below, onlookers are still all smiles despite being soaked. More photos page 25. Photos by Cheri Kelley

Last year, Durham participated in a summer youth employment program through Workforce Alliance, and this year Middlefield is looking to get in on the action. Durham First Selectman Laura Francis stated, “Last year was the first year we participated. We employed seven students, all at different offices within the town of Durham, including the public works department, the First Selectman’s office, tax collector’s office, town clerk and finance.” Middlefield is looking to employ kids within the town as well, including “Parks and Recreation and at the firehouse and community center building doing custodial work,” said Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw. He met with the folks from Workforce Alliance on Tuesday to learn more about the program but encourages companies within the community to take this opportunity to employ youth through the program as well. Brayshaw said, “Lots of kids will apply and only a few will be chosen; there aren’t enough placements for all the kids. Salary is paid for 100 percent by the program, and businesses employing the kids could never be more instrumental in building a young person’s self-esteem. It gives kids a sense of accomplishment.”

Francis agreed and said, “The feedback we received from the students and their parents was very positive. One parent told us that her child pointed to a street sign he installed with a sense of pride and accomplishment. I feel the more we can connect our youth to their government, the more likely they are to get involved when they are adults. For some of the students, this was their first job experience, which I hope can be leveraged for future employment.” Salaries are funded through the Workforce Alliance program, and local kids are able to get work for six weeks over the summer in their town. The kids are paid minimum wage and learn what it is like to have a job and be responsible. Robert Fort of Workforce Alliance explained: “Federal stimulus funding is gone,” he said. “The state has stepped up and is funding $3.5 million statewide, of which South Central Connecticut will receive about $750,000, less than half of what we received in 2010. Individual cities, including New Haven, Middletown and Meriden, are investing in their youth and supplementing the state funds. Despite our financial setback, Workforce Alliance expects to work with 15 municipalities this summer.” Interested students and companies should contact their town hall for more info or call Robert Fort at 203-606-2998.

YMCA Camp Ingersoll 50th anniversary Calling all kinds of Camp Ingersoll staff alumni! Don’t miss out on “decades of fun” as 50 years of camp staff alumni converge back at Camp Ingersoll for a blockbuster, smash-hit of a re-

Town Times Community Briefs union! Bring your silliest, most embarrassing or downright hilarious old photos and you too might qualify for the “Camp Ingersoll Wall of Fame.” Be sure to bring the whole family, an empty stomach and a great big smile. There will be a cookout, campfire and throwback camp activities from throughout the decades. All camp areas will be open to

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MCC enrolling The Summer Program at Middlefield Children’s Center (MCC) has been canceled due to low enrollment, but they are enrolling now for the 2011-12 school year. Registration is taking place at MCC, located across from the Middlefield Community Center, at 320 Main St. There are many programs to choose from. Call 860-349-0202 or email Middlefieldkids@sbcglobal.net for details.

The OHD Committee is particularly looking for tractors, trailers and all things farming to be in the parade since this year we are honoring our agricultural past. Remember that Middlefield’s own George and Dot Pogmore of the Pogmore Farm are the honorary grand marshals this year. Your farming implement can be brand spanking new or it can be 100 years old and an antique. We are out to honor the very rich history of dairy, poultry, mink, livestock, orchard and vegetable farming.

Old Home Days We need you! Calling all marchers, all tractor owners, all farmers, members of the band and all adventuresome folk who want to ride

The OHD parade steps off from Rogers Manufacturing in Rockfall at 10 a.m. All marchers should be there by 9:45 a.m. The route extends

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down Main Street to Peckham Park, a distance of a little over a mile. Water and soda will be available at no charge to all marchers once they reach the park. Please contact Carrie Anderson, chair of the 2011 OHD parade, at 860-346-8954 for more information or to reserve your place in this year’s Old Home Days Parade. Submitted by L. Summer Lerch, OHD

their bikes, show off their cars, ride their horses, pull wagons or simply walk in the 2011 Middlefield/Rockfall Old Home Days (OHD) parade on Saturday, June 11.

Floats are always a wonderful thing, bringing color, joy and creativity to any parade. From Joanne’s Learning Center to the Middlefield Federated Church, from the Middlefield Woman’s Club to the Red Hatters Society, from the Levi Coe Library to the Mid-Lea Garden Club, to name a few award-winners of the recent past, floats are fun and easy to make. We encourage all organizations to participate at this level.

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Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give us a call at 860349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. The correct address to send memorial contributions in Jeff Francis’ name is HELO (Home, Education, Love, Opportunity, Inc.), 43 Lake Shore Drive, Middlefield, CT 06455. In last week’s Memorial Day Grand Marshal story, it was brought to our attention that Inchon should have said Incheon. Since the South Korean government initiated a phonetic system for transcribing Korean into English in 2000, each local government has its own official English orthography (www.incheon.go.kr).

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June 3 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Korn Elementary School third graders will be performing You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at 7 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School in Durham. Admission is free; however, there will be a bake sale and donations will be accepted. Proceeds from the night will go towards the cost of the Plymouth field trip that the third graders will take next year in fourth grade at Korn. For more info, please call 860-349-7210.

SATURDAY

June 4 Cub Scout Registration Come join the fun of cub scouting. Registration is today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Allyn Brook Park pavilion with fun, games and ice cream from 1 to 3 p.m. Cub Scouts is open to boys who are currently in grades 1 through 4. For more info and registration fee, please contact the Cubmaster, Jason Sokol, at 860-682-4498. National Trails Day National Trails Day hike and picnic lunch will be in the Timberland Woods in North Guilford from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Women of the Woods naturalists Lucy Meigs and Jen Huddleston for an approximately 4.5-mile, moderately paced, Women’s hike. Our route will partially follow the Blue -Blazed Mattabesett Trail (part of the New England Trail) as it winds gently up and down past a tranquil lake, a vernal pool, a waterfall and interesting rock outcroppings. We will take the time to appreciate the natural beauty around us and enjoy each other’s company; bring a sack lunch and water. Meet at the northern parking lot for Timberlands, which is located on the north side of Route 80. Call Lucy for more info at 860-3957771. Dudley Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market at the Dudley Farm, corner of routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning today through Oct. 29. Local and organic produce, herbs, eggs, flowers,

baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, jewelry, knitted things, gift items and much more, all homemade and homegrown. Notre Dame Church Tag Sale & Flea Market Notre Dame Church on Main Street in Durham will have their monthly tag sales and flea markets rain or shine in their church hall, church garage, parking lot and lawn today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household goods, pots and pans, dishes, craft supplies, sewing supplies, furniture, clothing, antiques, collectibles, over 1,000 books and anything you might need or want. A jewelry table and 30 tag sale tables with thousands of items are set up in the air conditioned church hall. Breakfast and lunch are available in the church hall. There are 40 vendors in the parking lot. Vendor space is available by calling Bob at 860-349-0356. The next dates are July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1. Church of Epiphany Tag & Bake Sale The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. (Rt. 17) in Durham, will hold its annual Tag and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entry to this event is free. Items may be dropped off at the parish hall in back of the church from 5 to 8 p.m. on June 2 and 3. This event will be held rain or shine. For more info, call the church office at 860349-9644. Middlefield Children’s Center Tag Sale Middlefield Children’s Center will be hosting a Tag Sale at the Middlefield Community Center Auditorium (405 Main St. in Middlefield) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. Baked goods and coffee will be available for purchase in the morning; hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available at lunch time. The tag sale will feature lots of baby and children’s clothes, equipment, gear, toys, housewares, books and clothing. All proceeds from the tag sale will benefit our non-profit co-op preschool. For more info, call the school at 860-349-0202 or email beckykali@hotmail.com. Car Show Come to Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Rd. in Middletown, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the sixth annual E.J.K. Car Show. All proceeds benefit the Eric J. Kalber

Xavier Memorial Scholarship Fund. All cars and motorcycles are welcome and free dash plaques are given to first 100 entries. There will be great food, raffles, 50/50 raffle and trophies. For more info visit www.ejkcarshow.com or call 860-870-8590. Story Time Junior Girl Scout Troop 62127 will be offering a dropin story time at the Durham Public Library in the children’s room from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. No registration is required. The girls will be reading books that they wrote and illustrated on topics of bullying, making new friends and keeping old and new friends. For more info about the story time, please call 860-349-2428. For more info about the story time, please call 860-349-2428. For more info about joining Girl Scouts, please call 860-3475768 ext. 3751.

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June 5 Rabies Clinic D.A.R.T. (Durham Animal Response Team) will be holding a Rabies Clinic from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the medical building on the Durham Fairgrounds. Please have your pets on a leash or in a carrier for their safety. A past rabies certificate should be brought. In case a rabies vaccine certificate is not available, a oneyear certificate will be given out. The rabies vaccine is good for three years. Durham residents will be able to lisence their dogs this day. Kim Garvis, Durham town clerk, will be available today to register your dog. Call Brenda Eddy at 860-349-0410 for fees and more info. National Trails Day National Trails Day hike at Wadsworth Falls State Park will be from 1 to 4 p.m. The hike will be ~2 miles and the event is co-sponsored by Everyone Outside and the Rockfall Foundation. Join Everyone Outside naturalist Lucy Meigs for a fun 1.5- to 2mile family hike followed by refreshments (provided by Rockfall). On our route through these beautiful woods we will look for interesting plants, animal homes, frogs, tadpoles and other creatures. Meet in the parking lot of the Wadsworth Falls

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State Park’s main entrance on Route 157 in Middletown. Please note: DEP has waived parking fees for Connecticut Trails Day events. Heavy rain postpones this event to June 12 at 1 p.m. For more info call Lucy at 860-395-7771.

MONDAY

June 6 Strong Concert Strong School’s 7th and 8th grade chorus concert is at 7:30 p.m. in Strong’s gym. Band Banquet The Coginchaug High School band banquet begins at 6 p.m.

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June 7 Destination Durham Every Tuesday at 1 and 7 p.m. on Comcast Channel 19, Destination Durham will be aired for those living in Durham. DVDs are also available at the Levi and Durham libraries. “An Evening of Jazz” Come to the CRHS café at 7 p.m. for “An Evening of Jazz” featuring the Coginchaug Jazz Ensemble and Dixieland Ensemble with special guest The Galvenized Jazz Band. Tickets are available in the CRHS music office. For more info and ticket prices, call 860349-7215. Women’s Softball Meeting There will be a Women’s Fun League softball meeting on at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center. All participants are welcome to attend. Agenda will include: safe rules, schedule, budget, and other concerns. Call 860-3436724 for more info.

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June 8 Race to Nowhere The Race to Nowhere film will be shown to all students grades 9 through 11 at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. Email Lisa Larsen for more info at llarsen@rsd13.org. TOPS Join the TOPS meetings at 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Town Hall third floor meeting room. For more info, call Naomi at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie at 860-349-9433.

Band Concert The Korn and Lyman schools’ band concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Coginchaug. DMYFS Annual Meeting Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 405 Main St. in Middlefield. The public is welcome to attend.

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June 9 Discussion on Aging and Gardening The public is invited to hear noted author Sydney Eddison at an open meeting of the Durham Garden Club Thursday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave. Ms. Eddison will talk about “Change: The Passage of Time in the Garden.” She will also have on hand her latest book Gardening for a Lifetime: How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older. Refreshments and desserts will be served. Farmers’ Market The Durham Farmers’ Market is every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. on the town green through Sept. 8. Today’s theme is a Celebration of Service. Visit www.durhamfarmersmarket.org for more info. Strawberry Festival The 132nd annual Westfield Ladies Aid Society’s Strawberry Festival and Craft Sale at Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St. in Middletown (just off Route 217), will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be homemade biscuits covered with luscious strawberries and smothered with real whipped cream. For take-out orders on the day of the festival, call 860-632-1486. Call in your orders on Tuesday, June 7 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 860-632-1486. Latin Banquet Come to the CRHS Latin Banquet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Coginchaug Regional High School cafeteria. Celebrate the accomplishments of the Latin students with Ancient Rome-themed food and entertainment. Suggested donation is a canned good or non-perishable food item at the door. See Events, page 6

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June 10 Tot Time The MOMS Club of Durham and Middlefield sponsors a weekly Tot Time. It is held every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Peckham Park, or if it’s rainy, the Middlefield Community Center. This open-age playgroup is available for all residents and their children of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. No RSVP is required; just feel free to come on down and join

the fun. For more info on the MOMS Club, please contact Ann at momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com. Old Homes Day The Middlefield Rockfall Old Homes Day begins at 5 p.m. at Peckham Park. Play The Senior Class play begins at Coginchaug High School at 7 p.m. Frog Fridays People of all ages are invited to meet at 4 p.m. at Field Forest in Durham as we observe the amazing transformations that occur in vernal pools. Over several outings we will see frogs (hopefully

“quacking” loudly and looking for a mate), frog and salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamander and insect larvae, etc. This is not just for kids; anyone who can walk the 1/3 mile on a dirt trail is welcome to attend. Please note that registration is required and will be taken on a first come first served basis. To register, please send an email to info@everyoneoutside.org or call 860-395-7771 with the time and day of the Frog Friday, the number of people who will attend and the ages of the children (if any). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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The Durham Cogin-Chuggers will hold their final dance of the season at Brewster School on Tuttle Road in Durham from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Ed Rutty will be the caller and Sue Lucibello the cuer. For more info and cost, please call 860-349-8084 or 203-235-1604. Special Olympics The Special Olympics Connecticut State Summer Games will be today through June 12, hosted by SCSU, Yale University and Hamden Hall School. For more info, call 1800-443-6105 or visit www.soct.org.

Medicaid seminar Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Boston Road in Middletown, is hosting a free seminar presented by Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth Byrne on “Understanding the Medicaid/Title 19 Rules” on Tuesday, June 14, at 5 p.m. Attorney Byrne will cover the areas of qualification, transfers, spend-down, spousal assets and new developments. Appetizers served. Reserve a seat by June 13 by calling 860-346-9299 or e-mailing outreach@wadsworthglenhcc.com.

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New tennis courts open at Coginchaug Regional High School Bill Currlin, the Regional School District 13 (RSD13) Building and Grounds Committee chairman, spoke about what was done to the courts and all the work that went into it. He said there used to be four courts, and now there are five. In order to do this, they needed to rip out the substructure, and they found that it was undermined by water. The substructure was then able to be reinforced so it can withstand frost. New vinyl-coated fencing was put up to replace the old fences. Bases for lights for the tennis courts and the court areas were put in, although the light fixtures are not in yet. Currlin hopes that, through donations,

By Cheri Kelley Town Times The boys’ and girls’ tennis teams were out and hitting the courts on Wednesday, May 25, when they had a small gathering honoring the opening of the new tennis courts at Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS). The kids were buzzing about in their red tennis uniforms practicing for the match later on that evening. It was a great moment for the seniors who wanted to get a chance to play on the new tennis courts, as well as boys’ coach Karen Kean and girls’ coach Amy Schaefer. But it was the folks behind the scenes who made it possible to open the new courts.

they can raise funds to purchase the lights and get them in place. Currlin also said, “The color scheme for the tennis courts was picked out by Coach Kean. It’s very pretty; it is the same as the Yale tennis court colors.” The courts are fresh and new, and officials hope they remain that way. The tennis teams are playing some of Coach Karen Kean hugs Coach Amy Schaefer during the the last matches of the opening ceremony of the CRHS tennis courts. See more school year and are happy to photos on page 30. break them in, but all are welcome. Currlin said, “The LEGAL NOTICE courts are open to the public, and we hope that everyone CALL TO A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING enjoys them. I noticed they have been very popular on TOWN OF DURHAM the weekends.”

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A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING of the Electors and Citizens qualified to vote at Town Meetings of the Town of Durham will be held in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall, on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose: 1. To transfer $9,334 from #9760 Skating Pond Repair Reserve Fund to #2566 Skating Pond Repairs to complete the project as recommended by the Board of Finance at their April 19, 2011 meeting. 2. To transfer up to $25,000 from #9620 Reserve for Fire Trustees - Building Maintenance to line #6700-508 CIP - Fire Department Building Maintenance for the installation of air handlers at the Fire Department as recommended by the Board of Finance at their May 17, 2011 meeting. 3. To approve a resolution granting tax fixing to Hobson & Motzer Inc.

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Sara’s Hope makes a difference; Durham family gives thanks On Saturday, May 14, our family, who lives in Durham, took part in the Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), specifically to support the “Sara’s Hope” team. Sara O’Malley is our daughter’s friend who had been diagnosed with CF before birth, and she has been taking medication and doing special breathing treatments since the day she was born. CF is a chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, and we need to find a cure soon by raising awareness and money for it. We want to thank everyone who took part in the walk and all who contributed to the “Sara’s Hope” team. We hope that you’ll keep Sara in your prayers and remember to take part in the Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis in upcoming years. If you wish to make a donation to this great cause, please visit http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides and find Sara’s Hope team. Submitted by Teresa Velez & Family, on behalf of Sara and her family, with sincere appreciation.

Letters to the Editor Thank you to the lone saxaphonist Bravo to the lone saxaphone in the parade! My husband returned home after three weeks in the hospital thrilled that he would be home for the Memorial Day parade. As we sat in the rain under our umbrellas, we found out that there would be no band. A parade with no music! And then we had the joy and honor to witness something that made this parade the most special parade of all. One young man in the midst of many marched playing his saxophone. He was the only music in this parade, and we will never forget it. Thank you! Terry, Don and Murphy Bourret, Durham

Thank you Middlefield! I would like to publicly express my sincere gratitude to all of our past and present town leaders who worked for so many years to find a buyer and secure a deal to bring skiing back to Middlefield. My family is truly grateful. I was extremely impressed with Dennis Abplanalp’s (owner of Alpine Ridge LLC) presentation last Tuesday evening. This is truly a winwin for the town in every regard. We are so very lucky to have found someone so experienced in managing ski resorts and making snow who is willing to take on the enormous task of rebuilding Powder Ridge. I sincerely hope that the people who voted against this deal eventually come to appreciate how fortunate we are to have this op-

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Gas a big rip off A few years ago in Connecticut, they started out with offering gasoline 10 cents a gallon cheaper if you pay cash — YEA!!! We thought what a great idea! So we started paying cash. Now it’s more like 8 cents cheaper - but is it? As I look at it now, we are not getting gas 8 cents cheaper for cash, we are being charged 8 cents more to use the credit card, because we can drive to Massachusetts or Vermont and buy gas, same price cash or credit card, cheaper than our cash price. Not only out of state either —- just drive 10 miles over to Wallingford and we can buy Mobil gas, same price, cash or credit card — below the cash price in Durham or Middletown. Does it sound like we are being ripped off? Does anybody care? They are supposedly forming a commission to look into the high price of gas - HA! How far do you think that will go? If they can sell gas in Wallingford, cash or credit same price, cheaper than cash price in Durham or Middletown, don’t you think we are being ripped off? Irene Roberts, Durham

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On Stranger Tides sails to success Though the abIt is with my head Dr. Tanya Feke sence of Bloom and down low that I adKnightley actually mit to you I had nevstrengthens Tides, er seen a Pirates of Geoffrey Rush the Caribbean movie thrives in his return in the theater. So as the traitorous when I made it to the release of On Stranger Tides, in 3D Captain Barbosa. His character adds no less, I knew I was in for a doubly a lighthearted mischief to the search delicious treat. Like millions before for the Fountain of Youth as he plays me, I had been enchanted by the both sides of the coin and becomes wacky antics of the beguiling Cap- the ultimate frenemy to Jack. The pitain Jack Sparrow in the first three rates play off each other with confilms, even though my own viewings niving panache. The action is rich and the scenes had been limited to the small screen. But could a fourth film live up to ex- exciting as three ships go in search pectations? Would the absence of of the Fountain. Who will get there William Turner (Orlando Bloom) first — the British, the Spanish or and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knight- evil Captain Blackbeard? On the ley) derail the box office success of way, they will pillage lost ships, do battle on the high seas and steal the Disney blockbuster franchise? Anyone who has seen the latest re- tears from vicious mermaids (think lease knows nothing could be farther True Blood meets The Little Merfrom the truth. On Stranger Tides maid). The closing scene, in particubreaks ground with a whole new fla- lar, satisfies with its philosophical vor and appeal. Instead of being and delightfully optimistic view of hampered by the convoluted story- our humble existence. Fun, at times lines of the 2006 and 2007 sequels, unexpected, On Stranger Tides Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s breathes new life into The Pirates of End, Tides dazzles with a straightfor- the Caribbean franchise. Irresistable ward, though magically playful, plot in 3D, it’s a pirate’s life for me too, that is friendly for kids and adults Jack. alike. Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz dazzle with the perfect balance of humor and romance featuring the stereotypical commitment-phobic My rating: 4 stethoscopes male. Together their on-screen chemDr. Tanya Feke is a physician at istry far surpasses that with Depp’s former cast mates. I for one didn’t Middlesex Hospital Primary Care miss Elizabeth’s constant flirtations Durham and guest columnist for the with Jack, especially those treacher- Town Times. She has been press creous kisses, despite her alleged true dentialed to the LA Film Festival and love for William. Tides gives up that continues to pursue a love of film. Difaux sex appeal and delivers the real agnosis: Movies reviews are rated on a five stethoscope scale. goods with Depp and Cruz.

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Environmental ‘scorecard’ and caution about DEP permitting staff fish and which is likeState Senator Edly the result of Conward Meyer (D-Guilnecticut issuing ford) said recently bonds to improve lothat the 2011 report of cal sewage treatment the state Council on plants. And we’re seeEnvironmental Qualing the return of ity (CEQ) shows that more bird species while Connecticut like eagles and piping continues to make plovers,” Sen. Meyer good progress in cercontinued. “But tain aspects of envithere are far too ronmental protecmany beach closings tion, it must still State Senator Ed Meyer due to high bacteria work to improve its counts after heavy beach closings, its rains. There’s no way unhealthy air days, to track how much its sewage-free rivers open space we have, and – perhaps most and an initiative to importantly – improve its compliance with existing create an open space registry was removed from this year’s budget. And environmental regulations. The Council’s full, 46-page report only 11 percent of state rivers are is available at: http://www.ct.gov/ deemed healthy enough to swim in. “But perhaps the most disturbing ceq/lib/ceq/Environmental_Qualiaspect to me of the CEQ report is that ty_in_Connecticut_for_2010.pdf “Residents breathed unhealthy Connecticut’s overall compliance air for 29 days – essentially a full a with DEP regulations averages just 86 month – in 2010, the most in half a percent, the lowest in several years. decade. Part of that may be due to And once again the number of inspecour poor energy infrastructure here tions performed by DEP has declined in Connecticut and our over-reliance from the previous year,” Sen. Meyer on dirty, coal-burning electric said. “It was less than a year ago that plants,” said Sen. Meyer, who is Sen- the General Assembly passed a bill to ate chairman of the Environment speed up the DEP permit approval Committee. “This, more than any- process in the name of business exthing, points to the need to link our pansion and job growth. I don’t know environmental and energy agencies, how we’re going to do that unless we as Governor Malloy has proposed have a co-commitment to increase DEP permitting staff. If that doesn’t and which I endorse. “Nitrogen levels are declining in come to pass, it would be both antiLong Island Sound, which is good for business and anti-environment.”

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After 26 years of service with Regional School District 13, Noreen Oslander, a grade 3 teacher at Korn School, is retiring. To honor her career, a retirement celebration will take place in the music room at Korn School on Thursday, June 16. Former students and parents are invited to stop by anytime from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Eileen Chupron at Korn School by Sunday, June 5, at 860-349-7210 or echupron@rsd13.org. Also, we are collecting photographs of Mrs. Oslander’s classes through the years to make a collage for her. If you have any photos, please send them to Eileen Chupron at Korn School, 144 Pickett Ln, Durham, CT 06422, or email them to echupron@rsd13.org. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your photos returned.

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Ever think that there may be something to this strange pet behavior or discomfort? Well, the Ghost Hunter’s Guild (GHG) may be able to help. The GHG was founded in 2007. It started with four members from Connecticut and Massachusetts, including two folks from Durham, Trish Dynia and her son David Michnowicz. Both are

of history, and I am fascinated with paranormal activity. It’s a way to combine the two, and I love it!” The group offers free investigations, pres e n t a t i o n s , events and fundraisers. They like what they do From left, Trish (investigator-in-training), and enjoy Amanda (senior investigator), Bill and g i v i n g back. They Cassy (co-founders of GHG). investigators in training. Dynia does historic research on the properties. She said, “I joined because I get to combine two loves: my love

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Coginchaug Regional High School Underclassmen Awards Ceremony in Physical Science; Zachary LaVigne in Physics; Caryn Sibiski, Ty Kartiganer, Mikaela Dumont, Kasi Whitaker and Samantha Turley in Integrated Science; Michael Listano, Greta Wilt and Carli Wallace in Biology; Jesse Siegel and Rebecca Weir in Accelerated Chemistry; Erikson Wasyl in Chemistry; Andrea Braga in Conceptual Chemistry; Jesse Azevedo in Animal Behavior; Jonathon and Connor Bates for participation in the Envirothon; Jesse Siegel won the Bausch & Lomb award; Melanie Badin won the George Eastman Young

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The PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT award was earned by Kayla Dacunto, and Katharina Mosonyi was recognized as an EXCHANGE STUDENT. Receiving awards in WORLD LANGUAGES were French students Katherine Scibilia (French I), Jesse Azevedo (II), Carli Wallace (III) and Rebecca Weir (IV).

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Two hundred and thirtyeight underclassmen at CRHS received awards for a stunning variety of accomplishments at the annual awards ceremony on June 1. Receiving awards in ART were Robert Brooks and Geoffrey Meiman in Design; Emily Anderson and Ian Stewart in Drawing; Michelle Geary, Michelle Berry and Molly Fehon in Pottery; Victoria Orozco and Aleah Querns for Art Service; Korinne Stockdale for Painting and Printmaking; and Melissa Handy for Graphic Design. Tyler Berry, Michelle Geary and Korinne Stockdale also received Shoreline Arts Alliance awards. Earning awards in BUSINESS were Lauren Trombetta in Intro to Business; Allyson Wickham in Keyboarding; Hunter Corchesne in Business Law; Morgan Kuehnle in Sports Marketing; Tyler Davis in Accounting I, and Lauren Esposito in Accounting II. Receiving awards in ENGLISH for excellence were Samantha Turley (9), Carli Wallace and Katherine Scibilia (10) and Emily Romanoff and Rebecca Weir (11). Honored for achievement were Kevin Rizzo (9), Emory Manguilli (10) and Samantha Szymaszek (11). Earning MATHEMATICS awards were Katelyn Boris in Applied Math; Kaitlyn Mentlick in Pre-Algebra; Jesse Azevedo, Kayla Keathley and Matthew Fontaine in Algebra I; Melissa Ambrose in Elements of Algebra and Geometry; Emily Tuttle, Caitlynn Chabot and Nicole Godbout in Geometry; Ashley Vanaman and Elizabeth DiVincentis in Algebra II; Jesse Siegel in Pre-Calculus; Rebecca Weir in Trigonometry; Amanda Presutti in Advanced Math; Kevin Gawron in AP Calculus; and the Rensselaer Award from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute went to Zachary LaVigne. SCIENCE awards were won by Emily Romanoff in Anatomy and Physiology; Carli Wallace in Astronomy and Meteorology; Anne Linden in Forensics; Mark Kelly in Geology; Morgan DeBaise

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Underclass (Continued from page 13) Plant, Sarah Ertle and Zachary LaVigne (IV). COLT awards were earned by Danielle Drop, Kara Mather, Caitlynn Chabot, Justin Etheridge, Michelle Berry, Shawn Donovan, Meagan Hettrick and Rebecca Weir in French; Lauren Trombetta, Amanda Presutti, Emily Romanoff and Maria Manna in Latin; and Kayla Votto,

Katherine Chi, Shawn Donovan, Deanna Puchalski, Victoria Orozco, Taylor Salva, Kayla Makara, Tyler Davis, Jon Levine, Elizabeth DiVincentis and Jesse Siegel in Spanish. Earning TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION awards in CAD I were Philip Anderson and Christian Adams; in CAD II, Skyla Bradley and Mackenzie Kane; in Exploring Technology, Justin Etheridge and Benjamin Kelly; in Photography,

Justin Etheridge and Eva Hanks; and in Manufacturing, Sean Harper and William Neri. PHYSICAL EDUACATION achievement awards were earned by many, but Katie Bednarz, Jeremy Brown, Dina Canalia, Mary D’Orvilliers, Kyle Dupre and Natalie Swanson passed all four components of the state physical fitness test at the highest level of accomplishment. Kevin Onofreo and Eva

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Hanks earned awards for excellence in TV PRODUCTION. Earning DEVIL’S ADVOCATE awards for the year were Michael McShane and Samantha Turley. Kaitlin McKernan and Adam Twombly were named co-editors-in-chief for next year. Earning awards through the GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT were Amanda Presutti who received the Good Citizen Award; Marissa Puchalski and Steven Tyc who earned the C.A.S. Student Leadership Award; and Jesse Siegel who received the 2011 Governor’s Scholar Award. Certain colleges and universities also recognize students, typically at the end of their junior years. Sarah Ertyl earned the UConn/Avery Point Coastal Environment Book Award; from Harvard, Rebecca Weir; from Wellesley, Emily Romanoff; from Fairfield University, Kevin Gawron; from Gettysburg College, Jesse Siegel; from St. Micahel’s College, Marielle Handley and Tyler Davis; from Wheelock College, Audrey Biesak and from the Mount Holyoke Club of Hartford, Melissa Conway. The first ingredient for success in life is sometimes listed as “just showing up.” Students with PERFECT ATTENDANCE are recognized for this sterling quality. Justine Plourde, a junior, has shown up the most – three years, or every day of high school! Juniors receiving recognition for two years of perfect attendance were Kevin Gawron, Andrew Paxton, Ryan Rausch and Adam Twombley, and juniors who sowed up every day this year were Audrey Biesak, Melissa Gerardi, Samantha Mancinelli and Erikson Wasyl. Sophomores who have so far showed up for high

school every day this year included Katie Bednarz, Dina Canalia, Jonathon Dalo, Mallory Figoras, Jeffrey Giantonio, Kevin Onofreo, David Trombetta and Greta Wilt. Sophomores reporting for “duty” each day this year included Laura Ciarlo, Justin Etheridge, Shelbie Gallagher, Elizabeth Harlow, Sean Harper, Rachel Kowalski, Jonathan Levine, Christina Pen, Aleah Querns, Thomas Schock, Christopher Sullivan, Lauren Trombetta, Kayla Votto, Carli Wallace and Jessica Zerillo. Freshmen who showed up every day of their freshman year were Philip Anderson, Katelyn Boris, Kristen Burtt, Tara Dandelski, Danielle Drop, Anna Ferrari, Matthew Fontaine, Jack Granger, Alexis Johnson, Morgan Kuehnle, Leonardo Lavado, Zachary Lein, Morgan Manning, Alexander Markoski, Kara Mather, Kaitlyn Mentlick, Jeffrey Peracchio, Alexander Preneta, Kristen Ravid, Kimberly Romanoff, Caryn Sibiskie, Megan Sirois, Jennifer Skaanning, Zackary Stublarec, Luke Whalen and Kasi Whitaker. Additionally, 110 students were recognized for making the Honor Roll during at least one marking period this year. They were asked to stand in place and be recognized, along with those who earned the coveted scholar athlete awards for which a student must earn both a varsity letter in a sport and make the Honor Roll during the same marking period. See our website (www.towntimes.com) for a list of the winners of senior awards presented at an evening ceremony on June 1 after press time. Senior awards will be published in the June 10 issue.

Substance Abuse prevention Last week all eighth graders at Strong School completed a substance abuse prevention workshop called “Katie’s Gift” that educates about alcohol, underage drinking and drug use. A team of high school kids, trained by Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services, will be going to Strong on June 8 and 9 to present a “Role Models” workshop for all the eighth grade health classes. The younger students will have an opportunity to talk to older kids who have walked in their shoes and made good decisions regarding drugs and alcohol.

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Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, June 6 7 p.m. — Fire Department Trustees at 41 Main St. 7:30 p.m. — Clean Energy Task Force 8 p.m. — Historic District Commission Tuesday, June 7 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Regional Planning Agency in Middletown Wednesday, June 8 6 p.m. — Board of Education at Lyman School 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Thursday, June 9 7:30 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals at Town Hall

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According to First Selectman Laura Francis at the May 23 Board of Selectmen meeting, the town of Durham ranked seventh out of 16 project applications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This places the town within the available $1.7 million funding limit for the March 2010 disaster. The town’s submission was to replace an undersized culvert on Higganum Road. Francis said the committee is doing a cost-benefit analysis; the town would cover 25 percent of the costs. She also noted that the CRHS TV production class met with herself, Tom Wimler and Francis Willett to produce public service announcements for the reflective house number program.

Special town meeting A special town meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote at town meetings of the town of Durham will be held in the third floor meeting room in Town Hall on Monday, June 13, at 8 p.m. for the following purpose: To transfer $9,334 from #9760 Skating Pond Repair Reserve Fund to #2566 Skating Pond Repairs to complete the project as recommended by the Board of Finance at their April 19 meeting.

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To transfer $25,000 from #9620 Reserve for Fire Trustees — Building Maintenance to line #6700-508 CIP — fire house Building Maintnance for the installation of air handlers at the Fire Department as recommended by the Board of Finance at their May 17 meeting. To approve a resolution granting tax fixing to Hobson & Motzer Inc.

Rabies Clinic Local resident and veterinarian Dr. Mark Albin will be donating his services for this year’s rabies clinic on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Durham Animal Response Team. D.A.R.T is a division of the Department of Emergency Management for the town of Durham. The goal of the group is to provide support to your pets in the event of an evacuation or natural disaster in conjunction with the Red Cross and to assist Durham’s emergency personnel with any animal-related accidents or emergencies. The clinic will be held on the Durham Fairgrounds at the Medical Building. Please bring proof of previous vaccines for three-year vaccines; otherwise all vaccines will be recorded as oneyear vaccinations. Rabies vaccinations will cost $20, and town officials will be present so that you may license your dog when you visit. For further questions, call Kim Garvis or Alicia Fonash-Willett at the Town Hall: 860-349-3453.

Meeting on Rt. 17 bridge State Rep Matt Lesser is inviting residents to attend a public meeting the state Department of Transportation (DOT) is holding to discuss the replacement of the Route 17 bridge in Durham on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. The bridge, situated between Coe Road and School House Lane (New Haven Road), needs repairs. Construction to repair the bridge is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2013. The DOT expects construction to last approximately one week during the summer when school is not in session.

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June is National Dairy Month. The senior center will be serving up ice cream at a social on Wednesday, June 22, at 1:30 p.m.. Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown is hosting and providing the refreshments. The senior center has hired Roland, The Trumpet Man, for entertainment for the afternoon. Roland has played professionally for big bands led by Sammy Kay, Al Jarvis, Bobby Kaye and with celebrities Judy Garland, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones and Perry Como. Please call to make your reservations for this complimentary

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on Tuesday, June 7. A kickoff BBQ will be held prior to the games at 5 p.m. If you are interested in joining and getting more information on bocce, please call the Middlefield Community Center by Monday, June 6. This is a great way to enjoy summer evenings with neighbors and friends.

In Our Libraries

Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For info or to register for a program by phone, call 860-349-9544. Facebook: Receive daily updates on library news and events by becoming a fan on Facebook. Click on the Facebook link on the library’s website. DPL Book Talk: Participate in the library’s new blog

about all things book! Just click on the DPL Book Talk link on the library’s website. Girl Scout Junior Troop 62127 Story Time: Children ages three and up are welcome to listen to stories about bullies and making new and old friends on Saturday, June 4, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the children’s room at the Durham Library. A craft activity will also be included. This troop is working on their Bronze Award Project and has written and illustrated the books they will be reading themselves. Harp Recital: Students from the Susan Knapp Thomas Harp Studio will perform works by Haydn,

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Computer classes at Russell Library T h e Russell Library Information Department will offer a variety of computer-training sessions in June. Classes introduce beginners to computers in general and provide a first session on the Internet or Microsoft Word. More advanced classes are offered on programs such as Microsoft Publisher and Excel. The computer classes are now offered on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, make sure you have the experience necessary to take the class. To attend one of these sessions, come to the Information Department on the date and time that the session is being offered. In the event that a class fills up, most are repeated each month. Please be on time. If you have questions about dates or want more class info, call the Information Desk at 860-347-2520.

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Town Times

A tale of two Middlefields By Cheri Kelley Town Times This year the Old Home Days festivities will have a new twist to it, with the participation of a sister town to our north — Middlefield, Massachusetts. During Old Home Days next weekend, Middlefield, MA, will be sending representatives from their town, and according to Noreen Suriner, chairman of the Middlefield, MA, Board of Selectmen (BOS), “We are trying to put a proclamation together to present to your town.” Having a chairman on the BOS, instead of a First Select-

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lied Stove” stories in the Agricultural Tent where local residents, like Jack Lyman (“History of Lyman Orchards”), Ken Towmbly (president of Middlefield Historical Society) and Sydney Mintz (“Middlefield Past and Present”) will hold forth. Look for the white board outside the tent listing the schedule. You will also find in the Agricultural Tent historical farming tools and implements on loan to us from the Durham Fair Association. (Thank you!) They help us to understand where farming came from and how we have evolved. You will find the Middlesex Farm Bureau exhibit where you can test your knowledge of all things farming. Plus you can gain knowledge of what the future holds for small CT farmers. This will

be the bureau’s first participation with OHD. You will find dignitaries from Middlefield, MA, coming to celebrate all things agricultural. Compare town notes, town woes/successes and agricultural similarities/difference from a sister town to our north. We intend to show them Connecticut hospitality! You will also find the dunk tank. This is a favorite of many and an activity we try to have every year. Come test your aim, throwing speed and power to dunk your favorite officials, among others: Kevin Brough (Memorial School principal), Matt Lesser (State Rep), Coach Lombardo (CRHS baseball coach), and Scott Halligan (Middlefield constable). (This is a fee event, with all proceeds going to Coginchaug Little League.)

You will find the Airborne Jugglers Show in the Children’s Tent at 12:30 p.m. This high-energy show has been delighting audiences for almost 20 years. Audience volunteers find themselves in the middle of the action, and the fun is contagious. The Airborne Jugglers are unforgettable! You also can check the entire schedule on the web at: www.middlefieldoldhomedays.com. Please call 860-9809663 for questions.

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You will also find two raffles, one with the Middlefield Democrats and the other the 50/50 OHD raffle. We invite you to stop by the OHD Information Tent and buy your tickets. This money will go toward 2013 OHD expenses. Thank you in advance for your support!

Meriden, Connecticut, is not far from the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care where individuals and families receive counseling, education, home health care and hospice care services

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Boy Scout Troop 33 goes white-water rafting By Troy Willis Troop Scribe

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Lyman Orchards summer events Breakfast is being served on the deck of the Apple Barrel market, open Saurdays, Sundays and holidays now through October 10. The Apple Barrel market is located on the grounds of Lyman’s historic farm. Menu items such as omelets, pancakes and waffles and many other favorites are served hot off the grill. For more info, call 860-349-1793, or visit lymanorchards.com. Lyman Orchards offers Pick-Your-Own fruit activities throughout the summer. Sign up at lymanorchards.com to receive e-mail notifications of when your favorite fruits are ready for picking. Complimentary seasonal recipes are available. Before coming out to pick, call the PickYour-Own hotline for times and locations: 860-349-6015.

The estimated P-Y-O Schedule: Blueberries & Raspberries (July – Aug.), Peaches (July – early Sept.), Pears (mid Aug. – mid Sept.), Apples (mid Aug. – Oct.) and Pumpkins (Sept. – Oct.).

RSD13 Summer Theatre Camp The Young People’s Center for Creative Arts (YPCCA) has begun enrollment for its oneweek summer theater camp to take place at Coginchaug High School. The camp will meet daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 1-5. Grades six through 12 are eligible. Students enrolled at the Young People’s Center for Creative Arts — Durham will choose from a variety of workshops including show choir, acting, Broadway, chorus and voice. Mornings at the camp will be spent in these workshops, and afternoons will be devoted to rehearsing selected scenes and

songs from the musical, Grease! The performance on Friday evening will feature all of the campers performing pieces from both the workshops and Grease! The staff of YPCCA is made up of professional actors and teachers from throughout Connecticut. Students and staff have gone on to work and perform at such venues as Long Wharf Theater, Goodspeed Opera House, Hartford Stage and the Eugene O’Neil Theater. YPCCA has over 25 years of experience with youth theater and is thrilled to bring their knowledge and expertise to Region 13. More info and online registration is available at www.ypcca.org or by calling 860-267-2911.

Vinal Techno Camp Vinal Technical High School announces the Techno Exploration Camp 2011 schedule. Techno Camp is open to those students going into

Friday, June 3, 2011

grade 7 and 8 who wish to explore the career opportunities in auto body, manufacturing, carpentry, culinary arts, computers, hairdressing, cosmetology, electrical and electromechanical. Each student will spend a total of 16 days exploring some of the technologies listed and will receive handson experience. The students will be exposed to other enrichment activities such as English, social studies, global and cultural studies, science, art and Latin dance. Breakfast and lunch are included. The free camp will be held at Vinal, 60 Daniels St. in Middletown, from July 5-22, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon. For more info, call camp supervisor Lyn Caliendo at 860-3447100 ext. 406 or visit your RSD13 middle school Guidance Office. A registration form will be available online. Transportation is the parent/guardian’s responsibility.

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DMYFS Summer Programs Join DMYFS for summer programs that provide local youth with opportunities to find their passions, make a difference in the world and become leaders. Download the registration form at www.dmyfs.org. Registration deadline is June 17. First Aid and CPR June 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 7-12, Cost $50 Location: DMYFS Course covers CPR, falls, cuts, bleeding, choking and more. Fee includes: workshop, textbook, exam and course completion card. Students earn a two-year First Aid/CPR certification. Extreme Makeover July 12-14, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Grades 7-12, Cost $75 Location: Varies in Durham and Middlefield We’ll be getting sweaty together while painting, doing building repairs, creating a garden and having fun for community service hours! Eco PEAK (Promoting Environment Awareness in Kids) Program July 19-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 2-5, Cost $45 Location: Middlefield Spend two mornings on the trails and with nature learning about our fragile environment, the ecosystem and your part in being an environmental steward! Babysitting Basics August 16 & 18, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Grades 5-8, Cost $75 Location: DMYFS Course covers basic first aid and CPR as well as feeding, diapering, naps and even business tips! Fee includes: workshop, textbook and exam. Students earn a Babysitter Course Completion Card and a two-year First Aid/CPR certification. Jewelry Jam July 25-28, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-9, Cost: $75 Location: DMYFS Create jewelry using beads, wire and found objects. Mixed Media Art Blitz Mix it Up! July 25-28, 1-3:30 p.m. Grades 5-9, Cost: $75 Location: DMYFS We will paint with watercolors, draw with colored pencils, make a collage, create a one-of-a-kind treasure box and more.

Summer Happenings

Friday, June 3, 2011

Durham Recreation summer programs 2011 fense. The clinic is held at Coginchaug High School and is open to all Durham and Middlefield residents. Director Todd Salva, Coginchaug Boys’ varsity coach. Fee: $75. Girls’ Blue Hoop Clinic July 18-22: Session one, girls entering grades 1-3, 9-11:30 a.m. Session two, girls entering grades 4-6, 12:30-3 p.m. Held at Coginchaug High School, the clinic focuses on offensive development, ball handling, shooting and footwork. The objective is to have fun and learn the skills necessary for future success. Players will be grouped by age and skill level. Director John Forline, Coginchaug High School basketball coach. Fee: $75. Open to all Durham and Middlefield residents. Offensive Basketball

Clinic Aug. 2-6 for boys and girls entering grades 4-11. There will be 2 ½ hours of instruction. Shooting will be filmed and evaluated. There will be one coach per six players. Director Russell Hill, director AAU Cobra Program. Clinic is held at Coginchaug High School and open to all residents. Fee: $95. Women’s Fun Softball League Games will start July 6. Registration fee is $30. Games are played on Monday and Wednesday evenings and are open to all Durham and Middlefield residents. Cooking with Youth Camp July 18-22 open to grades 5-8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Strong School. Students will make soft pretzels, chocolate chip cheesecake and

other great-tasting food. Class is limited and open to Durham and Middlefield residents. Instructor Christine Firth. Summer Evening Tennis Lessons July 18-22. Fee: $45. Instructor Karen Kean. For grades 6-8 at 5-6 p.m. High school students and adults 67 p.m. Place: Coginchaug tennis courts. Open to all Durham and Middlefield residents. Junior Counselor Program For students going into grade 8 to age 15 who live in Durham. Students will volunteer and participate in all summer programs. No fee. Registration is required. Shoshin Ryu Starting July 7, classes will be held at Allyn Brook Park or outside at Korn School on Monday and Thursday evenings. For

grades 2-8 and adults. Call Toby Bates 860-349-3075 for information on class instruction and dates. Fee: $25. Open to all residents. Cheerleading Spirit Clinic Aug. 1-5 for those entering grades 3-8 at 9-11 a.m. Clinic will be held at Strong School. Learn cheers, chants, stunts and a dance. Last day will be a performance. Includes Coginchaug cheerleaders as staff. Fee: $50. Open to all residents. Youth Track Clinic and Funs Runs to be announced. Summer Concerts Schedule at Allyn Brook Park TBA. All recreation registration forms are available online at townofdurhamct.org. Call 860-343-6724 or email shill@townofdurhamct.org. Check the town of Durham website for more new programs.

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The last personal registration for Summer Recreation Programs 2011 will be held at the Durham Town Hall on Monday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. You may also send in your registrations forms. Please visit townofdurhamct.org Recreation, Summer Programs, for information and registration forms. Summer Playground Starts Monday, June 27, and ends Aug. 12. For children entering first through seventh grade living in Durham. Playground meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Allyn Brook Park. There will be arts and crafts, sports and special events. Fee $35 per child for the summer. Family max $70. Little people Program Held Monday, June 27, through Aug. 12. For children ages four and five living in Durham. Program meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The Little People program will have two sessions. Session one will meet from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and session two will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Must pre-register for this program. Limited enrollment. Child must be age four by July 4, 2011. Fee $35 per child for the summer. Family max $70. Night Recreation Youth July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, August 2, 4, 9, 11 at Strong School. For students entering grades five through eight. Open to Durham and Middlefield residents. Activities include table games, music, volleyball, basketball and special events. Youth Night meets 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Fee $25 per student. Student may register on the first night they attend. Boys’ Blue Hoop Clinic Session one: July 4-8 for those entering grades 4-6, 9 to 11:30 a.m.; entering grades 13, noon to 2:30 p.m. Session two: July 11-15 for those entering grades 7-9, 911:30 a.m. Students will be taught shooting, ball handling, passing and rebounding skills, as well as the basic concepts of offense and de-

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Coginchaug Regional High School third quarter honor roll HIGH HONORS Seniors: Darryl Abbott, Alec Bandzes, David Bedding, Kelsey Bogen, Amanda Boyle, Cassidie Cade, Jessamin Cipollina, Josef Danczuk, Stefon Danczuk, Taylor DelVecchio, Carleen Doyle, Zhining Fang, Hannah Fowler, Jamie Garuti, Julia Giancola, Hannah Goulis, Conor Grady, Raymond Graham, Roe Granger, Benjamin Hamilton, Laura Hargreaves, Erin Holden, Mackenzie Hurlbert, Marissa Johnson, Nicole Jubelirer, Aubree Keurajian, Jessie Maniscalco, Lora Manley, Aleksandr Morin, Larissa Mozzicato, Lauren Mozzicato, Timothy Murphy, Melissa Ober, Jean Ochterski, Sarah Oppelt, Michelle Palma, Juliane Prusinski, Tresa Roberts, Jennifer Roth, Thomas Ryan, Brooke Sheridan, Ryan Sirois, Amy Solomon, Jocelyn St. Pierre, Emily Spence, Henry Willis. Juniors: Megan Andrulis, Stacey Backstrom, Andrea

Braga, Emily Carria, Melissa Conway, Tyler Davis, Elizabeth DiVincentis, Ethan Donecker, Sarah Ertle, Kevin Gawron, Derek Heer, Meagan Hettrick, Mark Kelly, Devin Kokoszka, Alexander Kovacs, Zachary LaVigne, Heather MacIntyre, Monika Malek, Maria Manna, Katharina Mosonyi, Andrew Paxton, Natalie Perez, Benjamin Plant, Justine Plourde, Amanda Presutti, Marissa Puchalski, Emily Romanoff, Spencer Root, Jesse Siegel, Carley St. Amand, Jacob Teitelbaum, Adam Twombly, Erikson Wasyl, Rebecca Weir. Sophomores: Connor Bates, Michelle Berry, Skyla Bradley, Caitlynn Chabot, Justin Etheridge, Annalee Forline, Samuel Gossner, Donald Guenther, Melissa Handy, Elizabeth Harlow, Sean Harper, Mackenzie Kane, Rachel Kowalski, Jonathan Levine, Anne Linden, Floriana Manna, Colleen McLaughlin, William Neri, Vic-

toria Orozco, Aleah Querns, Evan Rand, Leah Slawinowski, Natalie Spence, Lauren Trombetta, Ashley Vanaman, Carli Wallace, Jessica Williams, Greta Wilt, Jessica Zerillo. Freshmen: Jesse Azevedo, Kristen Burtt, Richard Chi, Olivia Corazzini, Morgan Dickson, Danielle Drop, Lara Ellison, Anna Ferrari, Matthew Fontaine, Melanie Frank, Brenna Goldberg, Mara Hintz, Ty Kartiganer, Kara Mather, Jeffrey Peracchio, Deanna Puchalski, Kimberly Romanoff, Emma Roth, Caryn Sibiskie, Megan Sirois, Jennifer Skaaning, Ian Stewart, Jack Temple, Samantha Turley, Emily Tuttle, Luke Whalen, Kasi Whitaker. HONORS Seniors: Kelli Dupre, Zachary Faiella, Maura Fehon, Molly Ferrari, Timothy Heller, Andrew Markoski, Jason Monnes, Elizabeth Sansevero, Tyler Sibley, David Wheeler, Caitlin Wickham.

Juniors: Nicholas Augeri, Evan Birney, Alec Corazzini, Kasey Crompton, Kayla Dacunto, Morgan DeBaise, Nicole DeBaise, Sarah DiSilvestro, Krystle Doyle, Lauren Esposito, Rachel Foley, Stacey Fumiatti, Marielle Handley, Emma Lerman, James Malcolm, William Malcolm, Samantha Mancinelli, Alexis Martowski, Shelby Matus, Tanner Pedersen, Colin Plant, Brandon Russ, Alyssa Tiedemann, Carina Yorski. Sophomores: Jacquelyn Benson, Conner Brennan, Dina Canalia, Dominique Coppola, Jonathan Dalo, Kayla Dandelski, Melanie DeFilippo, Kelly Donovan, Alison Doolittle, Jackson Doyle, Kyle Dupre, Molly Fehon, Mallorie Figoras, Shelbie Gallagher, Lauren Giannini, Connor Gibbons, Jeffery Grumm, Alan Haberern, Douglas Hanley, Lauren Harris, Cody Hendley, Garrett Judson, Robert Jungels, Benjamin Kelly, Emory Manguilli, Michael McShane,

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Freshmen: Philip Anderson, Kevin Bjarnason, Tyler Bjarnason, Chelsea Blackwood, Katelyn Boris, Sarah Brady, Hayley Brant, Christopher Brooks, Daniel Champagne, Katherine Chi, Mary D’Orvilliers, Caitlin DeBaise, Michael Decker, Jessica Dontigney, Abigail Eisner, Carolyn Fetchel, Dana Foley, Samantha Foley, Elizabeth Gable, Nathaniel Graichen, Jack Granger, Katherine Hamilton, Leandra Hylton, Morgan Kuehnle, Alison Luther, Erin Mallinson, Morgan Manning, Alexander Markoski, Kaitlyn Mentlick, Ryan Murphy, Emily Norton, Timothy Rausch, Victoria Salemme, Rue Strothers, Sydney Trusty, Allyson Wickham, Katelyn Williams.

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Geoffrey Meiman, Kyle Monroe, Christina Pen, Kaylee Powers, Sofia Robinson, Sean Rogers, Jessica Solomon, Korinne Stockdale, Natalie Swanson, Benjamin Szymanski, Conner Thrall, David Trombetta, Kayla Votto, Brian Walker, Wolfgang Wallach, Caroline Whitaker, Alicia Zanelli.

ARTFARM is celebrating its 10th birthday and the sixth season of professional Shakespeare in the Grove with the original piece Shakespeare’s Argument. The fast-paced performance features four characters arguing over why Shakespeare is so revered. In the course of the debate, they perform scenes and monologues from more than a dozen Shakespeare plays. This family-friendly Shakespearean Feast will begin at 7 p.m. on July 14-17, and July 21-24 in the Grove at Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd. in Middletown. Live music will start at 6 p.m. each evening. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic, which can be enjoyed in the beautiful grove overlooking the Connecticut River Valley. Suggested donation is $20. For information, call 860346-4390, e-mail info@artfarm.org or visit www.artfarm.org.

Memorial Day Parade

Friday, June 3, 2011

Seen at the 2011 Memorial Day Parade in Durham: Despite the downpour, people gathered and marched down Main Street, but residents on their lawns did not get to hear the patriotic sounds of the school bands as they were sent home to protect against rain damage. Clockwise from top left: Grand Marshal Richard Duval and First Selectman Laura Francis place a wreath; even dogs marched; the veteran float; soaked on the sidewalk; smiles under an umbrella; the flag carrier; the horse trot. Photos by Cheri Kelley and Irene Roberts

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Bruce Binge

Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling

Contractor 1194753

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Custom Building & Remodeling

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Town Times

Fun with Technology

Technology integration specialist Bill Kurtz works with John Lyman students Hannah Huddleston (center) and her friends, Bailey Zettergren (right) and Maddie DeFlippo (left), to edit and finish Hannah’s iMovie about Gene Roddenberry. Submitted by Elizabeth Hadlock

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things the homeowner knew about the history of the home. The GHG uses many methods of obtaining evidence, including scientific tools like EMF meters, ambient temper-

ature readers, cameras and recorders. According to the GHG website, the definition of EMF is “Electro Magnetic Fields which are invisible lines of force associated with the production, transmission and use of electric power such as those associated with high-

voltage transmission lines, secondary power lines, and home wiring and lighting.” After checking the normal readings for the house, if the EMF reading changes drastically or especially if it seems to move, then the hunters believe this to be abnormal and possible evidence of paranormal activity. They always do their best to debunk and use logic to figure out what could be causing unusual activities. Historical research of the dwelling is conducted to learn more about the space and the things that have gone on there in the past. The most recent location the GHG has investigated is a home in Hamden, CT. They investigated the home two weekends in a row because this was right around the time of the year, 90 years ago, that there was a death in the home. GHG started investigating this home because the animals in the home were reacting strangely to things that seemingly weren’t there. Ob-

jects in the home would move on their own, TVs would turn on by themselves, doors would be left open when the homeowner knew they were shut before going to bed. Cassy, co-founder of GHG stated, “Our investigators have been touched, and we’ve seen things out of the corners of our eyes. I did Astral Projection there, which is when the spirit leaves the human body to talk to the spirits in the room. I saw two ghosts there. Annie who died at four years old and Robert who died as an old man.” The GHG searched through historical records and found Annie’s death certificate and information about her. They are still in search of living family members who might actually remember her. The GHG believe that Annie is the ghost that plays with the animals in the home and opens doors as a way to let the owner know that she is still there. Members of the GHG have had personal experiences

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time. Many of the founding families came from Hebron, CT. Middlefield, CT, was incorporated in 1866 when the community broke away from Middletown. The Cook family was said to own the Artiolis’ house. It had a full 400 acres and was covered in sheep and blueberry bushes. Middlefield, MA, was a sheep farming community, the town website states. “In 1840 the human population reached 686 while sheep numbered 9,840.” Later raising cattle became popular, and now Suriner said, “We have mostly recreational horse farms and organic vegetable gardens.” Middlefield, CT, also has a history rich in agriculture, but also in mills and manufacturing. Today much of our town is blessed with natural beauty and takes well to recreational activities from hiking and swimming in summer to hopefully skiing again in future winters. Another similarity of the towns is that both have amazing views of waterfalls. Glendale Falls is located in Middlefield, MA, and Middlefield, CT, enjoys Wadsworth Falls. Both towns are quaint and very New England, and with that homey, welcoming vibe— and both sure know how to party. While on Kelley’s visit, a big tent was erected behind a home in the town’s central area; apparently it was for a couple’s 35th anniversary, and most of the town would be in attendance. Let’s see if all of our Middlefield can come out and join in the fun at the Old Home Days celebration starting on Friday, June 10, and going through Sunday.

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tion. And the sixth grade created a program called Plant Parenthood. The students receive seeds they ordered from a seed catalogue, and they are then responsible for taking care of their plant, from germination to harvest. They must figure out things such as, if they order a particular plant, whether or not it will grow in our area, and how many days there will be from planting to harvest. At the end of the Plant Parenthood

program, the students prepare something at home with their plant and bring it in. That’s where you are apt to see the watermelon cream pie and radish soup. And like any proud parent, they have a “baby album,” depicting their plant’s journey from seed to harvest, which becomes a slide show presentation. Mansfield beams when she talks about this garden and all it does for her students. “There’s all kinds of learning

going on here, and the kids can’t get enough. Every day they ask, ‘Can we go out in the garden?’ “The energy they have for this is amazing. “I love that the kids get a chance to be outside, to experience the magic of growing a garden. It’s an opportunity to learn firsthand what happens when you put seeds in the ground, to learn where food comes from and the hard work that goes into it, that it doesn’t just come from the supermarket. They are learning that they can eat food that is grown locally. They are learning about practicing sustainability and how to reduce our carbon footprint. And they’re learning about

cooking and about wholesome food. In the future we would like to have a farmers’ market where the kids set up a stand and sell the produce. This garden is a great thing all the way around.”

Left, IDS science teacher Paula Mansfield in the school’s garden. Right, a student works in the soil. Photos by Diana Carr and submitted

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pher Prates. Ann was born in New Haven, June 23, 1925, a daughter of the late Alexander and Concetta Papa Prates. She worked as a salesperson for 30 years and for many years was the top saleswoman for Ann Taylor Sportswear. She retired in 1994. She was a resident of Hamden since 1947 and was assistant registrar of voters in that town for several years. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and enjoyed cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, family and her many friends.

Ann Prates Armeno A n n Prates Armeno, 85, of Hamd e n , passed away at the Hospital of St. Raphael, May 25, 2011, wife of the late Edward L. Armeno, mother of Julie French and her husband Richard of Durham, Elizabeth and her husband John DePalma of Cheshire and Edward C. Armeno of Hamden, grandmother of Jennifer Armeno Duca, Kimberly Armeno, Julia, Emily and William DePalma, Noah, Jack and Lily French. She was predeceased by a sister, Angela Rossi, and brothers Peter, Steven and Christo-

The funeral was at Beecher & Bennett, 2300 Whitney Ave. in Hamden, on Sat., May 28, at 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 12 p.m. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. For information or to send a condolence, see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.

Susan (Parsons) Burtis Susan Elizab e t h ( P a r s o n s ) Burtis, 55, of H i g ganum, beloved wife of Kenneth Burtis, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 28, at home with her family by her side. Born in Durham, she was the daughter of Ann (Griswold) Parsons of Durham and the late W. Bruce Parsons. Susan lived in Higganum for the past 13 years. She enjoyed Christmas, quilting, gardening and photography and was a member of the Needlework Committee at

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the Durham Fair. Susan loved to travel, especially to Cuttyhunk Island, MA, and enjoyed keeping travel logs of the trips she took. Besides her husband, she is survived by her brother, Stephen Parsons and his wife, Irene, of Clinton; her sister, Mary Jane Parsons of Durham; a sister-in-law, Harriett Bruzzese and her husband, Alfred, of Manchester, NJ, and her nieces and nephews, Mary Ann Estabrook and her husband, James, Matthew Jewczyn and his wife, Brianna, Marika Alibhai and her husband, Irfan, Morgan Parsons and her partner, Erin McIntosh, Donna Biller and her husband, David, and Lisa Duffy. There will be no funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Calling hours were held at the Doolittle Funeral Home in Middletown on May 31. In lieu of flowers, dona-

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Joseph J. Wyskiel, 83, of Rockfall, on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He is at peace after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his loving wife Alice Luhr Wyskiel and his parents Alexander and Katarzyna Mucha Wyskiel. He leaves behind his children, Linda Cahill and husband Kieran, Nancy Kasowitz and husband Gerald, and John Wyskiel and wife Chris. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Alicia Cahill and husband Soon Ha, and Patrick Cahill. Joseph proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy and fulfilled his duty again by serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated R & W Construction Co. with a partner for many years in the Rockfall section of Middlefield. He was a skilled bulldozer operator and a very clever all-around mechanic and handy person. He will be most remembered for his strong spirit of enjoying life with his family and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to a Funeral Liturgy on May 28, at St. Colman Church in Middlefield. Burial was at the Middlefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to After the Storm, Inc., 137 Hubbard St., Middlefield, CT 06455. Biega Funeral Home had care of the arrangements. To share memories or express condolences online, visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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ery School, president of the Durham Junior Women’s Club and the Durham chairman of the American Red Cross Blood Program. She volunteered as the troop organizer and registrar for the Durham Girl Scouts and as a teacher’s aide in the town’s elementary schools. Jane’s proudest community accomplishment was realized in 1995 with the opening of Mauro Meadows affordable senior housing development, a project that had been her husband’s vision during his tenure as first selectman.

Jane (Stana) Mauro Jane Helen (Stana) Mauro, widow o f Charles Mauro, died on Friday, May 27, after a long illness. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Janet (Dolan) Stana. Jane was an honors graduate of Hillhouse High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Albertus Magnus College and a Master’s degree from the Yale School of Nursing. Jane enjoyed a career caring for children. She was an instructor in Pediatrics at the Yale School of Nursing and later the administrative supervisor for Children’s Service at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Additionally, Jane served in the same position at the University of California’s Moffitt Hospital in San Francisco. Jane married Charles in 1962 and the couple settled in Durham in 1966. Together and individually they were active in local politics and community activities, culminating in Charlie’s election as first selectman of the town of Durham in 1985. Jane served as Republican deputy registrar of voters for many years and managed several successful political campaigns. She served as the treasurer and later as vice-president of the Durham Co-Operative Nurs-

Jane is survived by her daughter, Kate Mauro and her partner, Keith Haessly, of East Hampton; her daughter Ellen McGee and her husband, George, of Higganum; a step grandson, Dakota McGee; her sister, Kay; her brother-in-law, Donald Thayer; and her nieces Janet Thayer and Julie Thayer-Hiltz. Jane will be interred at Mica Hill Cemetery alongside Charlie in a private ceremony. A memorial service and reception celebrating Jane’s life was held at the United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street, on Thursday, June 2. There were no calling hours and in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The United Churches of Durham Memorial Fund, 228 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown, handled the arrangements.

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