8-12-2011TownTimes by Town Times Newspaper

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Volume 18, Issue 18

Friday, August 12, 2011

Durham Fair deals with winter damage By Sue VanDerzee Town Times It’s hard to remember, in the midst of summer’s heat, how incredibly tough last winter was. However, if you’re involved with upkeep of the Durham Fairgrounds, you are well aware of the damage that heavy snow can inflict.

According to Gene Chiappetta, president of the Durham Fair Association, they have a long list of projects completed, in process, or on the way. The biggest will involve the demolition of two iconic fair structures — President’s Hall and the Crow’s Nest building. President’s Hall housed the baking, art, crafts and collections exhibits

Work continues on Cow Palace.

while the Crow’s Nest building housed the fair office (in the Crow’s Nest) with produce, flowers and canning below and children’s exhibits on the bottom floor.

All of these diverse exhibit categories are slated to go into the llama barn this year. The llamas will be housed in a While the metal barns can be repaired, two wooden large tent, and the sheep will structures, including President’s Hall, above, are slatgo into the building with the ed for demolition. goat exhibits across the driveMeanwhile, workers are cation of the Exhibitor’s way. “There’s a whole plan in busy replacing bent metal Guide is unveiled annually to place,” said Chiappetta. sections on the new barns much public interest. Always In the hands of a planning down the hill so that exhibits before, the dedication has committee is what exactly can be moved around and ani- been based on service to the fair itself by a particular indiwill go in the spaces where mals and people remain safe. All of this work will be at vidual. This year, however, President’s Hall and the Crow’s Nest were. Fair offi- least partly offset by the fair’s which marks the tenth anniversary of the 9-11 attack on cials await final permission insurance carrier. And, the Exhibitor’s Guide the World Trade Center, the and the availability of the proper machinery to knock is out around town. Those directors broke with tradidown at least President’s Hall who have exhibited before tion and dedicated the guide by fair time. Chiappetta is not should get copies in the mail, to the memory of the almost certain whether there will be and the libraries, town halls, 3,000 people who lost their enough time and manpower and Town Times all have ex- lives in New York City, Washto take down the Crow’s Nest tra copies for those who ington, DC, and Shanksville, as well before the fair begins might be making a first foray PA, especially to the over 400 into fair exhibiting. The dedi- first responders. on Sept. 22.

Durham IWWA discusses White Farm proposal By Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times As part of the continued restoration process for Allyn Brook, town engineer Brian Curtis spoke with the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency on Aug. 9 about Durham’s plan for cleaning out the brook. Curtis explained that, due to the failure of the Mill Pond dam upstream and east of Main Street, a significant amount of sediment was released into Allyn Brook. This sediment is causing water to spread out to the north and south, away from the brook’s typical course and into areas previously used for activities on White Farm. In order to remove the material, Durham will need to lease or contract out special-

ized equipment for the work. Curtis explained that the town may be able to receive this equipment from the Department of Environmental Protection. The equipment would then be used along the shore of Allyn Brook to dredge out the sedimentation, stockpile it on the shore and let it dry before fully removing it. Inland Wetlands member Pat DiNatale was critical of the proposal, first asking if the brook would regularly need maintenance work, then questioning what purpose the work served. Curtis explained that the brook may need maintenance in the future, but he was unsure of how soon it may require further work. When Curtis said that the purpose of the work was to restore

water flow to the brook and allow organizations like the Durham Fair to use portions of the surrounding area for parking, DiNatale replied, “So we’re trying to recover a parking lot.” Curtis then added that the nearby area is also used for haying, walking dogs, hunting and other recreational uses. While DiNatale let the matter rest during the remainder of Curtis’ presentation, he later said that the Conservation Commission “caved into public pressure” when the group spearheaded the restoration project. He went on to say that “the right thing needs to be done here, not the popular thing.” When asked what the right thing was, he stated that there “needs to be a balance of what’s good for the town

These four egrets have found at least temporary refuge at the very wet White Farm in Durham. The condition of the farm, and Allyn Brook, which through it, have been the subject of recent meetings, the next of which will be held Sept. 12. and the parcel of property,” but refused to elaborate any further. Regardless, Inland Wetlands will again discuss the

matter during their meeting in September. Due to public interest in the project, they scheduled a public hearing

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Tenth annual Cruise Night Dance to the golden oldies and feast your eyes on automotive “oldies but goodies” at the tenth annual Cruise Night on Sept. 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Apple Rehab Middletown, 600 Highland Ave. There will be raffles and a D.J. Call 860-347-3315 for more info. Rain date will be Sept. 8.

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day, Aug. 23, in the guidance office. Please call 860-349-7221 for more information.

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The United Churches of Durham is having a “weekend of work and fellowship” Aug. 26-28. The church property and buildings are in need of repair, so 40-50 members are staying over for the weekend to complete a number of tasks. Any parties interested in helping/donating are asked to contact Deacon Derek Cummings at dwcummings65@att.net.

lecting blood, because it will help us to better provide lifesaving blood for patients in need,” stated Donna M. Morrissey, Director of Communications, American Red Cross Blood Services, Northeast Division. To find an American Red Cross blood drive near you, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org today to make an appointment to donate blood. Middlefield Federated Church, located at 402 Main St., is holding a blood drive on Aug. 18 from 1 to 6 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are also taken. Call or sign up online using sponsor code 322 (or zip 06455) for an appointment. Be sure to drink lots of water and bring your blood donor card or any other form of identification.

day, Aug. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Durham town green. Come celebrate with Tonic, one of our excellent local bands. There will be hula hooping, potato sack races, prizes and giveaways. Story time for the kids will take place, as always, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event for the entire family. Come bring a blanket and relax as you listen to some music and grab some dinner amidst the freshest food around while the kids play.

Family fun at the Register new Durham CRHS students Farmers’ Market The Durham Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce the first ever Family Night, planned for Thurs-

Registration for new students entering Coginchaug Regional High School will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, and Tues-

Gmonkey Mobile, our local vegetarian and vegan food truck, has been nominated for the Food Network’s “Great Food Truck Race.” Voting begins Aug. 14 at foodtrucks.teamdigital.com. The winner will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to appear on Season 3 of The Great Food Truck Race. Voters will also be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, so be sure to support our local business!

A sweet way to save lives The American Red Cross is partnering with Edible Arrangements®, the pioneer and leader in artistically designed fresh fruit displays and chocolate-dipped fruit, to “make an arrangement to help save lives.” During the month of August, all presenting blood donors at American Red Cross blood drives will receive a free coupon for a free box of six pieces of chocolate dipped fruit as a thank you for coming in to donate blood at a time when blood donations tend to drop due to hot weather, school vacations and holiday travel. “The American Red Cross is grateful for the support from Edible Arrangements® during August, one of the most difficult months for col-

Index of Advertisers To advertise in the Town Times, call Joy Boone at 860-349-8026.

Pictured are chef Mark Shadle and Ami Beach Shadle, Gmonkey owners, with their organic food truck. Photo credit: CTnow.com

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 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. The lunch program at the Durham Activity Center is a senior congregate meal program and there is a $2 suggested donation; under 60 is $4.50.

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Middlefield has a new fire chief, Peter Tyc By Cheri Kelley Town Times

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he believes. Tyc said, “giving back — I think that is what everyone really wants to do.” According to Tyc, membership in the fire depart-

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Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) has a new chief. Chief Pete Tyc officially started in his new position on Monday, July 6. The elections were held in June, giving a nice transition period to the newly-elected officer. Tyc has served on the MVFD for about 17 years. He lives in Middlefield with his wife and two sons. Steven, 17, and Nicolas, 14, are both Middlefield Explorers, “When the alarm rings at the supper table, my wife is left all alone,” Tyc joked. Town Times asked Chief Tyc what it means to him to be part of such a hard-working team. He responded by saying, “There is a tremendous amount of pride here. There is a deep commitment due to the training and requirements of the job.” Volunteer fire fighters are always considered to be on duty, Tyc said. “You never know who, what where or when you will be called or who is going to show up when you get there.” Almost 80 percent of the fire departments in the United States are voluntary, Tyc shared. Doing something for the community is important,

ment often runs in the family: “There are fathers, sons, husbands, and wives, it goes on from generation to generation, which is a good thing.” Working in emergency services is not for everyone; it takes determination, devotion and composure under pressure — characteristics of the men and woman who serve in the MVFD. “The community supports us in everything that we do here; we have an excellent, dedicated crew. Once again I am only as good as the people here, and, fortunately, the people are very good,” Tyc concluded. Feel free to introduce yourself if you see Chief Tyc around town. For non-emergency calls to the MVFD, leave a message at 860-3497124, and, of course, in an emergency, please call 911.

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August 13 Eagle Scout fundraiser A tag-sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Middlefield Community Center. This is part of Jacob Nickel’s Eagle Scout project to raise money to put carpeting in the downstairs hallway of the center as well as make other renovations to the center. Lyman’s Clambake Today from 4 to 8 p.m., celebrate a long-standing New England summer tradition under the Apple Barrel tent with great music, a feast of fresh seafood, including lobster, steamers, mussels and clam chowder. Corn on the cob, potatoes, freshly made salads and hot dogs and hamburgers too! Pre-sold reservations are required. Tickets are on sale in the Apple Barrel. For additional information and reservations call Lyman Orchards at 860349-1793 or visit www.lymanorchards.com. Dudley Farmers’ Market The 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. through Oct. 29. Local and organic produce, herbs, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, jewelry, knitted things, gift items and more homemade and homegrown items are sold. Russell Writers The Russell Writers will meet 9:30 a.m. to noon in Meeting Room 3 at Russell Library. This month’s assignment is to write about either: 1) there are no mistakes, or 2) there are no coincidences. The Russell Writers meet at the same time on the second Saturday of the month. All writers, from beginners to the experienced, are welcome. Participants are reminded to try to keep their compositions to three double-spaced pages so that there is time to critique everyone’s work.

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working with Parks and Recreation for over 10 years instructing kids on the finer points of the game. Camp meets mornings at Memorial School.

FRIDAY

tractors, pedal tractors and antique trucks will assemble on the Durham Fairgrounds to take part in the ninth annual Tractor Cruise-In sponsored by the Durham Fair Foundation, Inc. The event, which also includes a flea market, a die-cast toy sale, back seat driver contest and a slow race, kicks off at 9 a.m. Free Community Supper The United Churches of Durham will host a free community supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 228R Main St. in Durham. Parishioners from the Church of the Epiphany will provide the meal, and Notre Dame parishioners will provide desserts. All are welcome. Information is available by calling 860-3499644. People wishing to order food from Angel Food Ministries may do so at the supper. Epiphany is a host site for the program, which sells food at volume discount prices. Information is available by calling 860-349-3088, or online at www.angelfoodministries.com.

MONDAY

August 15 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153 by noon on Thursdays and Tuesdays. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and their monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or on their website: www.middlefieldct.org. Tennis Camp Tennis Camp with Alex Edwards and Company is today through Aug. 19. Want to get your child interested in tennis? Want them to gain a good basic understanding of the game? Edwards has been

TUESDAY

August 16 Meet Your Greens Meet Your Greens, Middlesex County’s monthly green drinks networking gathering, will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Back Porch in Old Saybrook (www.backporcholdsaybrook.com). The evening will feature an informal talk by Margot Burns (CT River Estuary Regional Planning Agency) and Judy Preston (Tidewater Institute), who will update us on their work this summer, funded by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, surveying the lower CT River for water chestnut (Trapa natans), an aggressive aquatic plant that has devastated areas in the northern river watershed. We’ll explore how it got here, why we’re concerned and what people can do to help prevent its growth. 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 Coe and Durham libraries. Senior Center Bocce Come to the Middlefield Community Center every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for bocce. This is a great way to enjoy summer with neighbors and friends. For more information, call the center at 860-349-7121.

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August 17 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. in Durham. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153 by noon on Thursdays and Tuesdays.

TOPS Join the TOPS meetings every Wednesday 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. Middlesex County Luncheon Come to the Middlesex County Historical Society luncheon at the General Mansfield House, 151 Main St. in MIddletown at 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Reservations required. Call 860-346-0746 to reserve or for more information.

THURSDAY

August 18 Blood Drive Middlefield Federated Church (402 Main St.), is holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross today from 1 to 6 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are also taken. Go to redcrossblood.org/makedonation and use sponsor code 322 (or zip 06455) to make an appointment, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Drink lots of water and bring your blood donor card or another form of identification. Family Night The Durham Farmers’ Market will hold their first ever Family Night from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Durham town green. Come celebrate with Tonic, one of our excellent local bands. There will be hula hooping, potato sack races, prizes and giveaways. Story time for the kids will take place, as always, at 4:30 p.m. This is a free event for the entire family. Job Group Speaker Diana Levsky of Northwest Mutual will speak on “What Hiring Managers Look for in Job Candidates,” 11 a.m. to noon at the Russell Library. Country Music “Jackson Hill” will be performing at 6:30 p.m. at Peckham Park under the pavilion. This is a new band made up of local residents who perform the best of country music.

August 19 Memorial Orientation The orientation will take place Friday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. in the Memorial School Media Center. The program will welcome incoming fifth and sixth grade students who are new to Regional School District 13 and will provide information relating to Memorial policies and procedures as well as give new students an opportunity to get to know the school. The program will last approximately one hour. Parents are urged to attend and refreshments will be served. Summertime BBQ Come to a summertime BBQ at the Middlefield Senior Center at noon. Enjoy hot dogs, burgers, potato salad, baked beans and watermelon. The sounds of summer and patriotic songs will be played by John Valerio on his keyboard. It promises to be a lazy, hazy end of the summer, a relaxing afternoon with friends and neighbors. Sign up early! Please call Antoinette at 860-349-7121 for pricing and to register. Tot Time The MOMS Club of Durham and Middlefield sponsors a weekly Tot Time every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Peckham Park, or, if it’s rainy, at 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. For more info, please contact Ann at momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com. Baked Bean Supper Take a break from the hot kitchen. Enjoy an old-fashioned, home-cooked meal without the cooking at the baked bean supper held at the United Churches at 6 p.m. in the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall, located at 228R Main St. in Durham. The baked bean supper features baked beans, scalloped corn, macaroni dishes, salads and homemade breads and pies. All are welcome; call 860-349-3683 for prices and more info.

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Public hearing on new Durham salt shed By Cheri Kelley Town Times During a rather lengthy public hearing held on Monday, Aug. 8, to discuss the Durham Public Works salt and storage shed construction project, about two dozen residents came out and had their questions answered and their concerns heard. The referendum vote on the project is scheduled for Aug. 23 at Korn School. Prior to the damaging winter storms of 2010-11, the salt shed building was already being looked into as an area that needed enhancement. There have been very few improvements since the building was purchased in the ‘70s, Laura Francis, Durham’s First Selectman, shared. “This is a building with which we made do. When

Above left is a view of the old salt shed last winter. Above right is an artist’s rendering of the proposed new structure. you build new, it needs to be up to certain codes,” stated Francis. The insurance for the collapsed building will only cover a like-for-like structure, plus updates to make sure it conforms to current standards. The property on which the old shed stood has a small area of usable space. In order to get the

best possible use out of the space, the proposal is to move the location of the building over, partially into the hill on the same site. This placement would leave room for additional buildings and septic requirements in the future, as well as giving a proper turning radius for the many trucks

The Project Graduation Board of Directors would like to thank all the friends & families who made donations and volunteered their time to provide a safe and memorable evening for the graduating “Class of 2011”. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their support.

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Total cost of the replacement project is not to exceed $750,000, and that is the number that will appear on the Aug. 23 referendum ballot. The largest share of that is $629,900 to Hawley Construction Corporation for actual construction of the building.

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In addition, there is $110,000 in site and finish work and $10,100 to be set aside in a contingency fund. Since the damaged building was insured, the insurance company will contribute $253,292, leaving the town share at $496,708. There will be no impact on the mill rate, according to officials. Conceptual drawings of the new building were displayed at the meeting and are available for viewing online at www.towntimes.com and on display boards at the Durham Library. The new building would have the capacity to hold one-half to one-third of the season’s mixed salt and sand, which would cut down the amount of overtime needed compared to the old building that

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Town Times

Anti-Obama protesters return to Durham By Mark Dionne Special to the Town Times

Demanding the impeachment of President Obama, Scott Mooney and Chris Sare from Hackensack, New Jersey, set up a protest on the lawn of the Durham Post Office on Friday, Aug. 5. Photo by Mark Dionne

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The two men who protested against President Obama at least three times last summer with signs comparing the president to Hitler returned to the grass at the Durham Post Office on Friday, Aug. 5. Observed for nearly an hour, the men collected honks, thumbs up, dirty looks and the finger-twirling next to your head â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re crazyâ&#x20AC;? gesture, but none of the tangible support of signatures and memberships they sought. At a glance, many observers would assume that these men with their Hitler comparisons and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Impeach Obama Stop Hereâ&#x20AC;? signs were tea party Republicans. In fact, Scott Mooney and Chris Sare are supporters of Lyndon LaRouche, whose LaRouche PAC printed the materials used at the Durham protest. One of the goals of the protest was to get supporters for the LaRouche PAC. Lyndon LaRouche is a perennial presidential candidate, running for the office from 1976 through 2004, and long time advocate of various conspiracy theories. LaRoucheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement has been around for decades and

survived LaRoucheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixyear stint in jail for tax crimes from 1988-1994. Mooney never offered anything about LaRouche during an interview, instead focusing on Obama, whom he sees as an obvious Hitler. Of people who disagree, Mooney said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in denial.â&#x20AC;? The fliers on the table in Durham featured excessive commas and Hitler comparisons. Underneath a picture of the president with a Hitler mustache, LaRouche is quoted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This [the debt ceiling compromise] is intended to be the Hitler Coup, right now. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the equivalent of the Hitler Coup, only itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see a lot of dead Americans piling up on the streets, and I mean it literally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unless we turn this thing around.â&#x20AC;? Much of Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protest focused on the debt ceiling stand-off. Last summer, the focus was on health care reform. Mooney still maintains that the Health Care Reform Act contains death panels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1939, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how Hitler got started, killing off the sick and elderly.â&#x20AC;? When asked if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to compare expanding health insurance to putting millions of people in concentration camps, Mooney responds,

Mooney, from Hackensack, New Jersey, says they picked Durham because â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice town, lots of people.â&#x20AC;? Mooney would not discuss who directs the protest movement or where they are going next but said it was likely they would return. According to reports, the LaRouche movement is staging these protests at post offices in small towns across the country. While not talking about the orchestration, Mooney says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a public sidewalk. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the obvious place to do it. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it in a private mall.â&#x20AC;? A postal worker did not want to discuss the men, saying they have been told to ignore them. Customers with questions are told, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing we can do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public space. I just hope thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an accident.â&#x20AC;?

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Durham teen writes book about family’s five years at sea By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Alex Ellison is no ordinary teenager. At the tender age of 16, he has experienced more of the world and of life than most people ever will. And he’s written a book about it — A Star to Sail Her By — which, as the book cover says, is “a five-year odyssey of coming of age at sea.” With a skill that belies his years, he takes us on a journey to strange and exotic lands, telling us of the joys and of the sorrows (thankfully, there were few), of friends made and lost, of self-discovery and of a family’s love that was the glue for it all. It’s the story of a world seen through the eyes of a boy on his way to becoming a man on a breathtaking adventure, and it’s a spectacu-

was surprised, but I really liked the idea. My sister, Lara, was a little more apprehensive about living in a small space with not a lot going on. Friends of the family had mixed reactions. Some said, ‘What are you thinking? This is so risky.’ But others thought it was fantastic. My friends were excited for me.” Those alarmist friends needn’t have worried, though. The family was the epitome of preparedness. “It was a well-equipped boat,” says Alex. “These were two doctors, with a lot of medical equipment, who said they could take an appendix out at sea if they had to. In addition, they took a celestial navigation course in Mystic.” So in May of 2003, Mary-

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A is for away where vacations are spent B is for bees, the farmer’s fast friend C is for camping mostly under a tent D is for deer, the gardens’ sad end E is for eating outside every day F is for fishing, in streams and in lakes G is for gasoline to take you away H is for hats, keep them on or you’ll bake! I is for ice cream, summer’s delight J is for jars to put fireflies in K is for keep away, played at last light L is for lanterns that sway in the wind M is for Mystic, a seaport close by N is for night, so soft and dark O is for owls hooting soft as they fly P is for Peckham, a favorite park Q is for quilts for snuggling and snoozing R is for rainbow, we cheer when we see it S is for ‘s’mores, all yummy and oozing T is for thunder making dogs pitch a fit U is for umbrellas we hope to keep closed V is for visor to keep sun from our eyes W is for water from the lake, from the hose X is for nothing — what a surprise Y is for yellow, summer’s favorite hue Z is for zzzzz’s for me and for you! By Sue VanDerzee

Letters to the Editor

White Farm revisited

I am writing in regard to the White family’s request that the town of Durham return the White Farm openspace property to their ownership. I have had discussions with staff of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the 1980s and in July of this year regarding openspace properties purchased largely with federal and state funds. The White Farm open space was purchased in 1966 with federal (50 percent),

state (25 percent) and local (25 percent) funds. Consequently, the town of Durham cannot unilaterally transfer this property out of public ownership. The only method of transfer would require that the town purchase another property of equal value and ask for federal and state approval of a swap. This is what Wallingford was required to do when it wished to divest itself of open-space property that it owned in Durham. A number of comments have been made about flooding and general maintenance of the property that I would

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also like to address. The White Farm property is located, in large part, on the flood plain of the Coginchaug River and its tributaries. To control this flooding would be difficult, if not impossible. I do agree that an attempt should be made to re-channel Allyn Brook as recent sediment accumulation has caused it to leave its former channel. This area also is poorly drained because it is located over an old lake bed and is largely underlain by very fine sand, silt and clay with low permeability. The last two years this land has drained very slowly because of extensive periods of rain and snow. Little can be done to accelerate draining this area unless a network of drainage ditches were to be constructed, a very impractical solution in my opinion. The principle uses of the White Farm are recreation and conservation. The Conservation Commission has responsibility for managing the area, which we attempt to do within the constraints of our budget. We have tried to preserve the valuable

grassland habitat, of which there is less every year, by annual mowing, and we have also tried to provide recreational opportunities for Durham residents and others. Several organizations engaged in flying model airplanes and rockets and conducting field trials for dogs use this open-space property, as well as individuals who let their dogs run on the property or engage in hunting small game. Previously, picnic tables and grills were installed, but they were destroyed by vandals. The Durham Public Works Department has provided significant help in maintaining the White Farm property. Each spring, with the exception of this year, they have repaired the network of dirt roads and have also cleared flood debris and emptied trash containers. We have also had assistance from the Durham Fair Association, which uses part of the property for fair parking. Agricultural use of the land has been limited to haying, and the original dedication program noted that

agricultural activities were to be curtailed after the town had recouped the money it had spent in purchasing the property. The construction of a well field to serve the Durham Fair Association in the 1970s (now a public water supply) is an additional impediment to agricultural use as fertilizers and pesticides cannot be used on much of the property. I hope this information will be useful in any subsequent discussions of this valuable open-space property. Robert Melvin, co-chair Durham Conservation Commission

Thank you, JC Farms The Durham Woman’s Club would like to say thank you for donating the beautiful flowers for the Coginchaug senior breakfast. JC Farms generously gave whatever flowers were needed to decorate all of the tables. We greatly appreciated your kindness. Durham Woman’s Club

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Friday, August 12, 2011

A walk in the woods

A tale of two leaders

Roman Catholic I think I missed a Church. I have never whole phase, maybe a Judy Moeckel seen it anywhere but whole season, in the next to this waterfall, woods where we live. although it is not unNot that I wasn’t common, according home. I just didn’t get out on “the path” recently. My excus- to the website of the Lady Bird Johnes include: the voracious deerflies, son Wildflower Center at the Univerthe oppressive heat and humidity, sity of Texas in Austin. (The late and, of course, the grandest of all ex- First Lady was a devoted advocate cuses, “not enough time.” So when I for wildflowers.) Cardinal flower is set out the other day, I was deter- threatened by over-picking in some mined to find inspiration. I needed to areas, so I let it be but wished I could prove to myself that I could climb have it in my garden. (If you want to purchase native plants, deal only right back into writer’s mode. But it doesn’t work that way. You through a reputable distributor, can’t search for inspiration; it has to preferably one recommended by, or affiliated with, a university agriculfind you. As I walked from our house into tural program.) Seeing this lovely flower was like the deeper woods, things suddenly became very quiet. I could no longer Nature’s gift to me — a reminder hear the buzzing cicadas that remind that, if I don’t push too much, if I let me of a live electrical wire. All was go, treasures will be revealed. It also silent now except for the sound of a was a signal that autumn is not far robin in the distance. I tried to put down the path. The Virginia creeper, my mind into a state of “quiet alertness,” but bothersome little thoughts kept popping up. Would the stream I love so much — the one where I used to take Snickers, our German Shepherd mix — be dried up? And what about the waterfall at the end of the path? Most of the year, it crashes and swirls over huge rocks from the upper pond into the lower one. Would it also be quiet? The stream was dry as the proverbial bone. Its bottom, covered with moss and algae, lay exposed. I wondered what happens to the insects and tiny fish during such a drought. a native woody vine, echoed this sigAnd where do the larger animals, nal, its five-leaved clusters beginsuch as birds and deer, drink? ning to show tinges of red. And the Gradually I started to let go of my Queen Anne’s lace, a type of wild carconcerns. The woods were working rot so common we tend to overlook it, their magic on me. I started to hear spread its frilly disks along the edges just simple, subtle things: my foot- of the path. steps, the sound of the breeze. My As I walked back to the house, a breathing became more regular as I chipmunk with full cheek-pouches walked up and down the hilly path at ran in front of me, seeking shelter in a quickened pace. an old stone wall. He knows what’s As I apcoming! proached the waterfall, I saw something I had totally for“What are you most likely to be gotten about. doing at the beach” we asked last August is week. Fifteen people responded when the with 27 percent each choosing cardinal lounging on a towel, looking for flower (loshells and sea glass, or not likely to belia cardibe at the beach because they don’t n a l i s ) like it. Thirteen percent would be blooms. A walking to the pier and seven perfew of the cent would be swimming. No one glorious would be building a sand castle. flowers were waiting for me next to Go to www.towntimes.com to the dry waterfall bed. This native vote in this week’s reader poll — plant, with its bright red flowers, is just for fun! named after the robes of clergy in the

army, I would like to As a participant in borrow it for a while.” the making of public Governor Malloy repolicy, I have been asminds me of that tounded by the drastrong executive style. matically different He tells us that he is governing styles of watching each of our Connecticut Govervotes. He tried to get nor Dan Malloy on the state legislature to the one hand and delegate to him alone President Barack the power to make Obama on the other state spending cuts. hand. Both are facing Although he vetoed budget and employhalf a dozen bills, ment calamities, but some significant to their methods of the public interest, he reaching a resolution State Senator Ed Meyer told the legislative are so vastly different. leaders that he did not President Obama want to convene the appears to have an acveto override session ademic (professorial) provided by the Constyle by which he listens to all sides, carefully weighs the necticut Constitution, and the legislapros and cons, then seeks to reach a tive leaders consented. He is calling consensus in which there will be the legislature back into session next something for everyone. His de- month to approve a far-reaching jobs meanor is attentive and calm but not program that he will propose. While a strong executive is imporreflecting pro-active leadership. It is remarkable how he has been able to tant in the face of large budget sustain this style and demeanor deficits and no economic growth when both the majority of Ameri- over two decades, Governor Malloy cans and lots of world leaders believe is testing the constitutional balance that the extremists in federal elec- between the legislature and the exective office have become a tyranny of utive, two co-equal branches of govthe minority and disastrous to our ernment. At the same time, it is sad to see a state legislature which too ofglobal and economic reputation. With respect to Dan Malloy, I re- ten resembles President Lincoln’s call from the history books that Pres- passive general. That lack of balance ident Abraham Lincoln became is now more evident with a governor highly frustrated by the reluctance and general assembly of the same poof one of his Civil War generals to litical party than it was when the Repursue an active military policy. publican Jodi Rell was our governor. President Lincoln responded: “Gen- But the Constitution is more imporeral, if you do not want to use our tant than the political parties.

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At the DanceMakers, Inc. dance competition on July 31, 17 dancers from the Middlesex Dance Center in Middlefield presented 11 routines in five age divisions. Team MDC was awarded nine first place and two second place trophies. In addition, “I Dream Of Jeannie” earned the High Score trophy for the Dance Camp Adventure age category, and “Genie Rap” earned the Judge’s Choice trophy for the pre-teen age group. Meghan St. Amand, of Rockfall, was the second runner-up for the Miss Starmaker Teen title with her tap solo “Spells and Potions.” The girls are pictured here before the competition. Front row (l-r): Lauren Konefal, Laura Colonna de Lega, Erica Sims, Jessica Carta and Penelope Wickwire. Middle row (l-r): Meghan Crocetto, Alexandra Santiago, Rachel Arreguin, Savannah Ngo, Emily Augeri and Emily Dell’Orfano. Back row (l-r): Meghan St. Amand, Kayleigh Crocetto, Brianna Gasior, Gina DeSimone, Kayla Keathley and Monika Malek. Submitted by Toni-Lynn Miles

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Selectmen hear updates By Cheri Kelley Town Times During a regularly scheduled Durham Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting held on Monday, Aug. 8, First Selectman Laura Francis updated the board on the 205 Main Street ambulance property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want you to be confident that a lot of things have been and will be addressed.â&#x20AC;? She elaborated by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The roof was repaired last week, the gutters will be done shortly, and the floors will be resealed, among other things. The information was a summary of all the

work that has gone in there in the last three years. They have been incremental repairs just to get us through this time period, until we can find a permanent solution.â&#x20AC;? In order to protect the residents and town employees, there will be temporary removable speed bumps installed at the end of this week or the beginning of next week on Town House Road; they will be removed for winter for plowing and for the week of the Durham Fair. It was suggested that the same speed bumps might be in-

Local seniors celebrated July birthdays at a regular senior luncheon in the Durham Activity Center. Pictured here from left to right: Beverly Pedersen, Barbara Curtis, Evelyn Frady with Pat Oryell (front).

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Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, left, presenting to the seniors on Aug. 3 with Kurt Bober, far left, and Dick McManus. She discussed the town project for the public works salt shed and vehicle storage. There will be a referendum on Aug. 23 to approve or disapprove this project.

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Tuesday, August 16 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Agriculture Commission at the Town Hall Wednesday, August 17 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Recreation Committee at Durham Activity Center Thursday, August 18 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Board in Town Hall 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; DMIAAB Monday, August 22 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, third floor Tuesday, August 23 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Referendum on Public Works salt shed at Korn School

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An administering board was established for property tax relief for emergency service volunteers. Francis recommended that John Szewczyk represent the BOS,

Renee Edwards the Board of Finance (BOF) and the chiefs of the fire company and ambulance corps or their appointees would also be on the board. The motion was passed. There was a proclamation for Chelsea Tuttle who earned the Gold Award for her volunteer efforts in the Girl Scouts; it is the highest level awarded to a senior girl scout. Francis congratulated Tuttle and said, “We often hear from our Eagle Scouts, so we are very pleased that our girl scouts are getting more involved.” A request was approved from Durham Volunteer Fire Company Parking Committee to use town properties surrounding the firehouse to

park cars for this year’s fourday Durham Fair. There was also an approval of the Certified Resolution granting the First Selectman permission to enter into an agreement between the town of Durham and the CT State Library for a Historic Documents Preservation Grant. Another approval was made of the Certified Resolution and Non-discrimination Certification granting the First Selectman permission to enter into an agreement between the town of Durham and the Eastern Connecticut Agency on Aging for a senior foot clinic. An approval was also made for the First Selectman to enter into a oneyear agreement between the town of Durham and Operation Fuel, Inc. related to ad-

ministering Operation Fuel’s energy assistance program. Lastly an approval for the First Selectman to enter into a Fuel Card Agreement between the town of Durham and the state of Connecticut was made, as well. Francis stated, “There is no fuel pump at the town garage; the town uses fuel stations within the town of Durham. Having this card would automatically have the taxes taken out instead of the town having to pay the state and then having it reimbursed.” The meeting concluded and the public hearing on the public works project began (see page 5).

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Soroptimists presents annual awards In May, the local Soroptimist Club held its annual awards banquet at the Cypress Grill in Middletown. The Women’s Opportunity Award was presented to Jessica Bello of Windsor. The Violet Richardson Award was presented to Natalie Schmitt of Middletown, and the runner-up award was given to Emily Anne Dzialo of Middletown. Earlier this year, Michelle Waldner, Middletown’s Director of New Horizon’s Domestic Violence Services,

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was presented with the Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. Michelle was honored for her professional and personal efforts in making extraordinary differences in the lives of women and girls in our community. Each year, applications for these programs are made to local Soroptimist Clubs. Area professionals are chosen to judge the applications. Each Clubs’ awardees are then presented to the Soroptimist’s Northeastern Region for regional awards.

Soroptimist International is an organization for women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. For more information and applications for all Soroptimist programs, please go to www.soroptimist.org. If you are interested in improving the lives of women and girls in Middlesex County, please write to Soroptimist — Connecticut River Valley, P.O. Box 22, Rockfall, CT 06481 or e-mail joanmerritt@ charter.net. Together, we have the power to change another woman’s life.

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The Fun Runs are free to all (even out-of-town folk) with registration starting at 6 p.m. each Tuesday evening at the Coginchaug Track. The next Fun Runs are scheduled for Aug. 16 (and possibly Aug. 23). For more information, visit the town of Durham website. Submitted by Dave Bellemare

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(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, August 16 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Wednesday, August 17 7-10 p.m. — Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency 7 p.m. — Metacomet Regional Windfarm Committee Thursday, August 18 7 p.m. — Board of Finance 7 p.m. — DMIAAB at the Durham Library

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Childhood summer memories: the week with the Nanas L u c k y sun-drenched kitchen to a C h a r m s chorus of “Here She Is, Miss f o r America!” sung by Nana D. b r e a k - as she sat reading a book and f a s t sipping a hot cup of tea. Oce v e r y casionally I would get the m o r n - prized grape bowl, and someing? Let how the cereal just tasted me tell better on those mornings. We made most of our you it was like meals at the house except for C h r i s t - the one fancy dinner that In a scrapbook of memories, there are photos mas. We was a highlight of the week, of me as a baby with both nanas — Nana D. and even had usually saved for the end. It this spe- was simple fare; Nana Neal I on the left and Nana Neal and I on the right. cial bowl wasn’t the most adventurous By Cheri Kelley — it was white with hand- cook. There was usually a Town Times painted purple grapes on the night of pork chops and, of course, bottom When thinking about all and a blue “boat supthe things that I did during s t r i p e per,” a my summers as a child, there a r o u n d family faare so many stories and the inside vorite for memories to choose from. I walls. The whatever was very lucky. I have two fortunate reason. It sisters — one older and one early riser consisted younger — with whom I would get of white spent my time searching for it, as it toast with toads and hanging from the was a hot a tuna, trees. We have loving and ex- commodipeas and tremely involved parents ty. As I gravy mixwho put us first in their was on al- Here I am with my sisters: Kristyn ture lives, creating a tight-knit ways the top. The on the left, Jamie on the sand and family that we treasure to last N a n a s to this day. But the memory w a k e , me running to the water. w o u l d that screams “summer” to which lasted pretty much un- pleasantly and, in the most me is the times we spent at til I had my own kids, I didn’t polite way ever, argue over the cottage, every year, with usually get the bowl. I would who would pay for what. It our maternal and paternal groggily shuffle out into the was amazing to watch — an grandmothers; we called it “the week with the nanas,” and it was the best. Nana D. would pick us up, and we would jam all our stuff into her car. It seemed like we were packing for weeks, stuffing our bags full of anything and everything that we could possibly need *Accepting majority of HMO & Managed Medicare. on our annual adventure. We always took the same route to Nana Neal’s cottage in Ni• Aetna antic, and we got lost every • Blue Cross/Blue Shield year. Looking out the windows, which, at this point, • ConnectiCare were frosted up from the • Cigna blasting air conditioner, we would call out landmarks as • United we passed, like they were old friends. “There’s the turtle • Medicare log!” or “We just passed the • Medicaid pink elephant!” — each one with more enthusiasm as we got closer and closer. Along the way, we would stop at the little grocery store that used to be in the center of town. Nana D. would let us Middletown pick out anything that we wanted to eat for the week, 600 Highland Ave • Middletown, CT • 06457 and we took full advantage — 860.347.3315 • www.apple-rehab.com

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Book Donations: The library is now accepting items in good condition for our annual November book sale. We do not accept textbooks or magazines. Thank you! Museum Passes: The library now has the following

museum passes, which offer either free or reduced admission: Beardsley Zoo, CT State Parks & Forests Day Pass, Mystic Aquarium, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and CT’s Old State House. Please call the library for more info. Children’s August Programs: The summer reading program may be over, but there are other library programs going on during the month of August. In-person registration only please. Call the Children’s Department for more details at 860-3493857 ext. 2. Monday, Aug. 15 at 11:30 a.m. — Craft Stick Project Monday, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. — Coil Pots

Thursday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. — Ice Cream Social Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m. — Back to School Storytime Children’s Story Times: Lyman Orchards and Levi E. Coe Library present a story time with a craft at the Apple Barrel (32 Reeds Gap Rd. in Middlefield). Registration is optional. Please feel free to call the Levi E. Coe Library at 860-349-3857 or join us at the Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel. Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. — “Sunny” story time and craft Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. — “Gobble” and craft Saturday, Dec. 10, from

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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. Art Display: Durham artist Angela Campo-Telletier will display her artwork in the Activity Room during August and September.

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Summer Reading 2011: One World, Many Stories: The library’s annual summer reading program began Monday, June 27. Children, young adults and adults are encouraged to join — weekly prizes are included! Mystery Book Discussion: The Mystery Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m., when The Big Dig by Linda Barnes will be discussed. All are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. KIDS and FAMILIES: Afternoon Story Adventures: Join us for stories, songs and a craft on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Ages two and up. Teen Book Club: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. Registration required. ADULTS: T’ai Chi for seniors with Tom Cushing: Monday, Aug. 15. Class starts at noon. Registration is required. See photos from Trash to Tunes program on page 17.

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Trash to Tunes at Durham Library Dr. Dennis Waring presented his interactive music festival on Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. The pictures below show the various instruments Waring has made from found objects, such as a percussion instrument made from tin cans and duct tape.

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Town Times at the 4-H Fair! The 4-H Fair, of Middlesex and New Haven counties, came to Durham this past weekend, Aug. 5-7. Pictured here are various dairy cattle and goats from the livestock judging, as well as New England Alpacas of Killingworth and Llama Llove of Guilford at the Camelid Show on Saturday.

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Meet Your Greens networking meeting Meet Your Greens, Middlesex County’s monthly “green” drinks networking gathering, will meet Aug. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at The Back Porch in Old Saybrook. The evening will feature an informal talk by Margot Burns (CT River Estuary Planning Agency) and Judy Preston (Tidewater Institute), who will update attendees on their work this summer surveying the lower Connecticut River for water chestnut (Trapa natans). This is an aggressive aquatic plant that has devastated areas in the northern river watershed. We’ll ex-

plore how it got here, why we’re concerned and what people can do to contain it. “Trapa can entirely fill a quiet cove and make a wetland or watercourse much less diverse and productive,” according to Preston. “It’s important for as many people as possible who use the river or are familiar with any of the tributary coves and quiet waters to know what this plant looks like so they can alert the right people if they find it.” Meet Your Greens meets every third Tuesday of the month. Venues and times

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also join the group on Facebook (“Meet Your Greens”). Schedule updates are also provided on Rockfall Foundation’s website, www.rockfallfoundation.org. (Continued from page 1)

for their Sept. 12 meeting. Other Business Attorney Joan Molloy also spoke with the commission about transferring a wetlands permit for a Johnson Lane property from Stone Bridge Crossing to Jordan Properties, LLC. While a number of wetlands issues on the property are being remedied by the new owners, the commission wanted Durham to have the right to access the bond on the property should the town need to aid in the restoration. With this condition attached, the commission unanimously

approved the transfer of the permit. Inland Wetlands also reviewed Sandra Ulbrich’s 24 Shunpike Road property, as she plans on working within the wetlands area. The proposed work on her property will entail the addition of a driveway that necessitates filling 40-square-feet of wetlands. A well will also need to be drilled within five feet of the wetland review area. The commission unanimously decided that the work did not constitute a significant activity within the wetlands area.

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Allison Konefal, originally from Shingle Springs, CA, and Trinidad Viramontes, from Ceres, CA, have announced that they will be getting married in April of 2012. Allison and Trinidad currently live in Turlock, CA, where he is a policeman for the Ceres Police DeTrinidad Viramontes and Allison Konefal partment. Allison graduated from Chico State University with a master’s in marriage and family therapy. She is currently studying for the state MFT test and is working at Kaplan College teaching psychology classes. Allison is the daughter of Joe and Pam Konefal of Shingle Springs. Trinidad is the son of Mary and Mike Adkins of Ceres. Allison is the granddaughter of Joe and Virginia Konefal of Rockfall.

Sarah Elizabeth Berheide and Jonathan Andrew Lamphier of Connecticut are happy to announce their engagement. A wedding is planned for Sept. 29, 2012. The two met while in college and have been together since September of 2005. Sarah is the daughter of Catherine and the late Bruce Berheide of Saratoga Springs, NY. She is the granddaughter of Warner and the late Phyllis White of Burlington, VT, and James and Bonnie Berheide of San Antonio, TX. Sarah graduated from Saratoga High School in 2002, received her bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College in 2006 and her master’s degree from Trinity College in 2009. She is currently the head women’s lacrosse coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hud-

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22 The following local residents have graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston: Jessica Coviello, of Durham, with a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Michelle Kish, of Durham, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Eric Murphy, of Middlefield, has been named to Marist College’s Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester. Meagan Meskill, of Durham, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Salve Regina University. Caitlin Farrell, of Durham, graduated from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Middlesex Community College announces its 2011 Dean’s List for high academic achievement during the

last term. Students received the designation by earning a grade point average of more than 3.7 for all courses taken. From Durham: Benjamin D. Anteck, Roxanne B. Cunningham, Thomas J. D’Onofrio, Tim Eick, Matthew J. Haglund, Brittany S. Hill, Robert L. Isleib, Kimberly M. McCarter, Tabatha R. Merrill, Massimo E. Napolitano, Lauren T. Peters, Eric C. Teitelbaum, Michele Y. Tirado, Paul R. Tracanna, Katie L. Tuttle, Chelsea L. Wilson and Nicole M. Zichichi. From Middlefield: Ross J. Burton, Laura L. Farnsworth, John J. Flannery, Patricia A. Giuffrida, Siri B. Khalsa, Kevin Lacz, Janny M. Levesque, Gina Libassi, David K. Lynch, Emma G. Palmieri, Kathryn J. Smith and Kimberly Snow. From Rockfall: Norma E. Chevrier, Alecia A. Kovach, Katie M. New-

combe, Susan A. Orlacchio and Jennifer A. Villanea.

Kelsie Annelli, above, of Durham, and her American Quarter Horse, Sports Lounge, have qualified for the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. The Ford Youth World takes place Aug. 5-13 in Oklahoma City. Annelli will compete for the Hunt Seat Equitation youth world champion title at the Ford Youth World. Annelli and Sports Lounge will com-

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pete to win the title and prize package including the honor of being named a youth world champion. Annelli is coached by Erin Cecchini, owner of Five Star Performance Horses in Guilford. The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, awarded 38 Connecticut students $1,000 scholarships through its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program, including Julia Kannam, graduate of Mercy High School and resident of Durham, who will be attending Dartmouth College. The following local students have achieved Dean’s

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Jeffrey Ducki, of Middlefield, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Worchester Polytechnic Institute. The following students graduated from the University of Vermont on May 22: Joseph M. Geenty, of Middlefield, with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and Troy E. McNamara, of Middlefield, with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

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ter of Mr. Nicholas M. Ny(Continuted from page 22) hart and Rev. Kathleen McTigue, graduated cum laude Erika Trapp, of Durham, and will attend the Universia student at Hopkins School, ty of Chicago in the fall. is one of only 98 young women who attended the 65th Bucknell University has American Legion Auxiliary released the Dean’s List for Girls’ Nation in Washington, outstanding academic D.C., July 23-30. Two out- achievement during the standing citizens, known as spring semester of the 2010senators, are selected at 49 11 academic year. Emily A. Girls’ State sessions held Shoemaker, of Middlefield, across the country to repre- is the daughter of Daniel sent their state at Girls’ Na- Shoemaker and MaryLouise tion. This leadership confer- Ennis-Shoemaker of Middleence is designed to provide field, and a 2010 graduate of practical insight into the Coginchaug High School. working of government, to instill a sense of pride and The following local resiloyalty in America and to create friendships and memo- dents were among the 700 College students ries that last a lifetime. A key Union component of the Girls’ Na- named to the Dean’s List: tion program involves mock Matthew Conforti (‘11), of senate sessions complete Durham, is an arts major with caucusing and debating and a 2007 graduate of Xavier of bills that range in topic High School; Jenna Langfrom personal to political in- hans (‘13), of Durham, is a terests. Campaigns are held Spanish and Hispanic Studto elect party officials, in- ies major and a 2009 graducluding a vice president and ate of Coginchaug Regional president.

Justin Hall, of Middlefield, has been named to the spring term Dean’s List at Choate Rosemary Hall.

Julie Anne Slomkowski graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. Julie is currently attending Yale University Residency Program of Pharmacy in New Haven. Julie is a 2005 graduate of Coginchaug High School. Julie is the daughter of Sue Ingraham and David LaDucer, of Middlefield, and Thomas Slomkowski.

Jessica Carso, of Middlefield, was named one of Hartford Business Journals’ “40 Under Forty” for her work with Wesleyan University’s Green Street Arts Center in Middletown. Jessica and 39 other individuals, all under the age of 40, will be honored on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the CT Convention Center in Hartford at the 40 Under Forty Awards. Produced by the Hartford Business Journal, the ceremony will recognize driven young business leaders.

Local students, Seth Azevedo and Hannah Amirault were honored as outstanding scholar-leaders from Memorial School. They were among 288 scholar leaders from 144 middle schools honored at a banquet on June 6 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.

The award honors one girl and one boy in each Connecticut middle school whose record of academic achievement and service is truly exemplary, whose personal standards and accomplishments are models for others and who possess high levels of integrity, self discipline, honesty and courage. Photo provided by Grynn & Barrett, official CAS photographers

Kara Drenzek, of Middlefield, has been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Connecticut State University for the spring 2011 semester.

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Ellison (Continued from page 7) beth, Lee, eight-year-old Alex and seven-year-old Lara set sail on “Promise,” which took its name from the children’s book, “The Owl and the Pussycat.” It seemed like an apt name, as those two critters sailed off for a year to explore the world. However, “Promise” (the one with the people) did not return until May, 2008. “The original plan” says Alex, “was to be out at sea for a year and sail around the islands of the Caribbean. But after seven or eight months, when we were on our way home, we decided that what we had was too good to give up. So we turned around and headed back to the southernmost island of the Caribbean.” They were planning on launching a circumnaviga-

tion of the world from that island — plans that were quickly dismantled when Alex became critically ill. He had been swimming in a pool below a waterfall, where the cows in an adjacent field often came to drink. It turns out the bovine carried a deadly bacteria, which got into the boy’s wound when he cut his foot on a stick. His parents wasted no time in flying him back to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (in Hartford). He had contacted leptospirosis, which affects the brain, and spent two months in and out of the hospitals. “I recovered, but I was weak, and it would be bad if I got sick again and we were on a boat. But we knew we didn’t want to stay in the country. My parents had been offered jobs at medical schools at some of the islands we had visited, and the offers were still good. So we

went to Nevis (in the Caribbean), where they taught at medical schools and Lara and I attended school,” he explains. They were on that island for three years. “The diverse expatriate community was very much a part of my daily life. I loved how eclectic it was. But the school environment was restrictive, and we decided to leave the island because the educational resources were so limited.” So it was back to the sea, and Alex says he loved the freedom, the fact that that they could go anywhere they wanted to, though it was not without its hair-raising moments. Like the time they were navigating into a Pacific island that boasted all of 14 people. They were greeted with coral reefs and no navigation aids, no markers. “I was at the bow yelling directions to my parents so that we didn’t run into any reefs.

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about making stuff, and that’s why they appeal to me,” he explains.) Mom is back into pediatrics, and Dad is now a sculptor. “He was an art major in college,” says the young Ellison, “but he took a detour into medicine and is now back to doing what he likes. Although he loved medicine, too.” And although this teen had to trade in his sea legs for life lived on land, his adventure is not over yet. He kept a detailed journal while abroad, which morphed into the book he wrote at the ages of 15 and 16. “It was a challenge to write,” he tells us, “but it was a joy, too. It was something I had wanted to do for a long time, and it helped me to figure out what I thought about the trip and its value. I wanted to write it because it’s a good story to share and there were important things I had learned that would be good to impart to others. “This trip has given me a unique perspective on the world and more awareness of other cultures and lifestyles. By living on a boat, I learned invaluable lessons in resourcefulness. And the exposure to the people I met was a tremendous gift to me, and very special. I still stay in touch with them. “I would love to do this again. I want my first residence to be a boat,” he says. And the advice he would give to anyone about to undertake such a voyage? “Keep an open mind and be well-prepared. And I would absolutely say, go for it.” You can find A Star to Sail Her By at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, or at your local bookstore. Alex will be doing a book signing at Breakwater Books (in Guilford) on Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon until 2 p.m.

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Memories (Continued from page 15) chase us up and down the beach, cracking jokes and smiling, a true smile with joy in his eyes, watching us giggle and speed about like firecrackers. Nana Neal would sit in her chair with a book and her infamous large-rimmed straw hat and watch as the three of us and Nana D. plunged into the water, hopping on and off of her round float, screaming when crabs ran across our toes. The train would pass by the beach, and we would stop whatever we were doing and wave as it zoomed by.

America where she held classes for young musicians. Ida Levin has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall and at venues around the world. Ronald Thomas, artistic director of Chestnut Hill, has performed with the country’s most prestigious orchestras. For tickets or more information, please call the synagogue office at 860-526-8920. Reservations are requested, but are not required — tickets will also be sold at the door. CBSRZ is located at 55 East Kings Highway in Chester.

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James Thomas Burtt Sr., 78, of Durham, passed away on Aug. 8 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. James was born Dec. 13, 1932, in Coventry, RI, to Walter Burtt and Matilda Rath. He

served as a Corporal in the Army during the Korean War. James is survived by his wife, Ann Beloin; a son, James J., and his wife Lisa and their daughter Kristen; a daughter, Lori Thody, and her husband Ronald and their son, Daniel Thody, and their daughter, Amanda and her fiancé, Pawel Surowaniec; another daughter, Janet Wickham, and her children, Stephanie, Caitlin, and Allyson; and a brother, Kenneth Burtt, and his wife Carole. Cremation held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Durham Ambulance Corp, P.O. Box 207, Durham, CT 06422.

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Music by Mozart, Strauss and Schubert will be featured when the Chestnut Hill Concert series makes its annual Chester visit on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 5 p.m. The concert features acclaimed musicians Mihae Lee (piano), Ronald Thomas (cello) and Ida Levin (violin) and is part of the Music & More series at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ). Mihae Lee has captivated audiences throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia and recently returned from South

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CDM Bombers Win 2011 Babe Ruth Championship

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On July 30, under the lights at Palmer Field, the CDM Bombers won the 2011 Babe Ruth Championship defeating the CDM Cyclones by a score of 9-4. Ben Kelly pitched a great game and was helped by his teammates with some big hits during the game. Congratulations to the Bombers! First row (l-r): Jack Levine and Ricky Murphy. Middle row (l-r): Emmet Brayton, Cody Troutman, Michael Scherer, Davy Proctor, Jeff Cummings, Eric Sbona, Ben Kelly, Zach Terrill and head coach Rich Murphy. Back row (l-r): coaches Rob Proctor, Rob Levine, Jim Scherer, Derek Cummings and Rick Terrill. Missing from photo: Tyler White and Danny Wilson. Submitted by Lori Sbona

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Classic Nails Unisex Salon is a new nail salon located at 955 Washington Street in Middletown. Classic Nails doesn’t only offer manicures and pedicures but also waxing and artificial nails. What sets this salon apart from the rest is that they also specialize in popular eyelash extensions and do makeup for parties or events. The salon opened May 7, 2011, when friends of the owner, Lynne, encouraged her to open her own nail salon after working in another nail salon for five years. She went to school for nail technique as well as hairdressing. So Lynne created Classic Nails, which is a clean, relaxing environment where the friendly employees give great service by taking their time and not rushing the clients. It also offers the newest trends in nail fashion, including the new crackle nail polish, glitter gel and shellac. Classic Nails is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can walk in or schedule an appointment by calling 860-347-8889.

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Town Times Real Estate

Friday, August 12, 2011

The Huscher Group welcomes new realtor, Sherri Ahern

House for rent

Furnished bedroom. Lake community. Private beach access. Quaint, quiet. $675 per month, includes all utilities. Call Bill for more info: 860-9190874.

Backed by the power of Raveis, The Huscher Group is a realty leader in Durham, Middlefield and beyond and capitalizes on more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience to leverage success for their clients. Defin-

Sherri Ahern ing a new standard of professionalism with unrivaled customer care, The Huscher Group is the first to embrace new technologies and con-

structs a targeted approach to real estate marketing that includes powerful social media and the full breadth of Internet exposure. These opportunities can include advertising, blogging, multiple listing aggregators, and slick multi-media videos and presentations. Not your typical realty team, The Huscher Group applies a boutique approach, focusing attention on every client, listening to their needs and preparing a custom marketing package to sell their home on their terms. The Huscher Group values expertise and counts on the skills of a marketing director and professional photographer to keep ahead of the curve and give sellers an edge.

Debbie Huscher herself has been recognized with the 2011 FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent Award by Connecticut Magazine and has been a Top Performing Agent for William Raveis for four consecutive years. She was awarded the Green Designation by the National Association of Realtors and is the recipient of the Excellence in Internet Marketing award from Realtor.com. So when the time is right to buy or sell, call Sherri and harness the innovative, targeted and technology-driven power of The Huscher Group for all of your real estate needs at 860-301-9102. Submitted O’Connell

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Sherri is an active member of both the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Lake Beseck Association and volunteers her time for the Girl Scouts and the John Lyman Parents Association. She is a lifelong Connecticut resident and lives on Lake Beseck in Middlefield and enjoys an outdoor lifestyle with her husband and two children.

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they look to connect with a trusted professional to take the lead.”

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The Huscher Group, together with William Raveis, is pleased to welcome realtor Sherri Ahern to service the Greater Middletown area. After many years as a successful small business owner, Sherri learned well the secrets to providing outstanding customer service through her attention to detail, organization and compassionate ear. Sherri attended the University of Connecticut. According to Debbie Huscher, “Sherri’s high energy and refreshing mix of sincerity and drive will serve her customers well as

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Dr. Walt Kostich Training in Tang Soo Do since 2000 3rd Degree Black Belt

Friday, August 12, 2011

Town Times

Master Madelyn Valentin 4th Degree Black Belt with 30 years training experience

Master Efrain Valentin 6th Degree Black Belt, 34 yrs training in Tang Soo Do

Grand Master Jae Chul Shin President of World Tang Soo Do Association, 9th degree Black Belt

Master Rachel Valentin 4th Degree Black Belt with 30 years training experience

Orlando Valentin, Sr. 3rd Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 1986

Dr. Hou Chen Training in Tang Soo Do since 1991 3rd Degree Black Belt

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YOUR KIDS Doing After School? Fall Pre-Registration Begins 8/17/11 OPEN HOUSES 9 AM-1 PM Meriden Aug. 27 Plantsville Sept. 10 Berlin Sept. 17

Edwin Torres 3rd Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 2002

Jael Valentin 3rd Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 1995

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Wendy Hannigan Training in Tang Soo Do since 2005, 2nd Degree Black Belt

We live in a time of video games, internet, cable TV, and fast food. Inactivity, high calorie diets, physical education cutbacks, and lack of time are a growing part of our world’s culture. Martial arts gives children a positive way to burn calories and socialize with quality friends, in a safe setting. It also keeps them away from the television.

Your Child will learn important life skills including: • Confidence • Self-Discipline Becky Zychowski Training in Tang Soo Do since 2005, 2nd Degree Black Belt

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WHY CHOOSE OUR SCHOOL? • We are a Full Time Family Friendly Martial Arts Center • Our Masters & Instructors are certified by the Legendary Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin • We have been providing Quality Training and Instruction for over 22 Years • We are a Family Owned Business – NOT a Franchise • We Offer Training in Tang Soo Do, Capoeira, Self-Defense Workshops, Birthday Parties, Private Classes, Summer Camps, Kardio Kickboxing, Local, Regional & World Campionship Competitions, Bully Prevention Workshop and Much More! • We Now Offer Family Class Training With Your Child At The Same Time

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Hellena Rodriguez 2nd Degree Black Belt, Training Tang Soo Do since 1998

Back Row: Jael Valentin, Mrs. Master Rachel Valentin, Master Efrain Valentin, Kyan Valentin Front Row: Aden Valentin, Michael Valentin

Orlando Valentin, Jr. 1st Degree Black Belt, Training in Tang Soo Do since 1998

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