9-10-2010 Town Times

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Volume 17, Issue 22

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Lyman’s annual corn maze is open ...

Friday, September 10, 2010

Smiles + focus = a good start to a new school year By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times It almost doesn’t make for an exciting story when all goes well, but alas, a good start to a new school year is never a bad thing. “All reports were that things went swimmingly,” said Superintendent Susan Viccaro about the first day of school in District 13. On Sept. 2, Viccaro traveled around to each school in the district and noted the positive and upbeat attitude in every building. “The kids seem happy to be back. It was a great opening,” she said. Here’s what each school principal had to say about the start of the 2010-11 school year. Brewster School principal

Town Times photo by Ashleigh Schmaltz

At a ribbon-cutting, er, net-cutting celebration last Thursday, Sept. 2, the Lyman corn maze officially opened for the season. The maze this year honors the 78-0 UConn Lady Husky’s basketball team, the 2009 and 2010 national collegiate champs. Therefore, it was only fitting that UConn athletic director Jeff Hathaway and UConn mascot Jonathan the Husky were on hand for the festivities. The maze is open through Oct. 31 Wednesdays-Fridays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ticket sales close at 5:30 p.m. Part of every admission is donated to the American Cancer Society. The maze hotline phone number is 860-349-6015, and there are more photos of the maze on page 20.

In this issue ... Calendar...........................4 CRHS fall sports.............19 Durham Briefs...........17-18 Libraries.........................14 Middlefield Briefs .....16-17 Sports .........................28-30 Strong School sports .....27

Produce collections End-of-summer produce collections will be held at John Lyman School on Thursday, Sept. 30. Students will be collecting home-grown vegetables and fruits in the boxes in the John Lyman School lobby on these days between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Donations from the community are welcome. The produce will be delivered to the residents of Sugarloaf Senior Housing in Middlefield and Mauro Meadows in Durham. Contact Margo Novak, John Lyman School teacher, at 860-349-7240 or mnovak@rsd13.org with any questions.

Nancy Heckler said it was an “amazingly smooth start with no tears whatsoever, which is great when you have three, four, five, six and seven-yearolds. There were lots of smiles.” John Lyman School principal Karen Brimecombe said it was a wonderful opening day for kids, teachers and even parents. “Parents seemed excited about our second annual coffee hour sponsored by John Lyman Parent Association. They could see their children off into the building and then get together and chat,” said Brimecombe. “It made for a wonderful sense of community.” She added that it only took about 10 to 15 minutes for all

See First day, page 20

Semi-pro football team — with local ties — is in the playoffs By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Connecticut Panthers semi-pro football team, consisting of players mostly from Durham, Middlefield, Cromwell and a few from Hartford and Waterbury, is nearing the end of its first season playing in the New England Football League. “It’s basically for adults who want to play the game,” said coach Craig Gervais. “We have all age groups; The oldest is 47, the youngest is 18, and it’s a blast.” The Panthers play among 40 teams in the league from throughout New England, with a little over 2,000 players. For being in their first year — and for being true amateurs (some of the players on

the team have never played before, some have a little high school or college experience and only a few played in a professional league), it’s quite an accomplishment that the Panthers are currently undefeated at 6-0. In fact, according to Panther’s president, CEO and coach Derek Bortz, “Only one team scored on us, and it was during the first game of the season.” The Panthers, who practice in Durham behind Strong School, have concluded the home portion of their season and have two final away games in the regular season. They’ve already secured a spot in the playoffs, and if they win one of the two

See Football, page 28

Town Times Community Briefs

DAR chapter meeting

Join members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Wadsworth Chapter, for their September meeting at 10 a.m. on Satur-

Engine history on display The Tobacco Valley Flywheelers Gas and Steam Engine Club announces its 30th anniversary show, featuring displays of antique working machinery, farm tractors, steam engines and “hit and miss” engines. The Antique Engine, Tractor and Machinery Show will also feature a working blacksmith, free hayrides, kids’ pedal tractor

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

Fall and winter gardening Fall is coming and with it the task of putting our flower gardens to bed. Some plants like to be cut to the ground, while others add interest to the winter landscape and can wait until spring for trimming. But which plants fall into which category? Maureen Haseley-Jones, aka The English Lady, will tell participants this and more when she

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 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to fix it.

Tag and craft sale

On Saturday, Oct. 16, United Churches of Durham will hold a tag and craft sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the annual summer mission trip. This event will be held rain or shine. There will be many items, crafts, antiques, a bake sale and lunch available as well. To reserve a table call the church office at 860-349-3683 or speak to Elven Riggles at 860-349-0742. The craft tables are limited to 12 spaces and are available at $30 each (or 10 percent of sales, whichever is less). The cost to other tag sellers is 10 percent of total sales. It all goes toward the 2010 summer mission trip. The church is located at 228 Main St. in Durham, and there is loads of free parking.

CRHS reunion for ’79-‘81

The CRHS reunion for the graduating classes of 1979, 1980 and 1981 is scheduled for Oct. 16. Contact Steve Annino at finorugby@aol.com for details.

Only 13 days left before the start of the Durham Fair. See page 11 of this issue for information. And be sure to check next week for information on local non-profit food vendors and more.

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speaks at the Middlesex County Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 23. This program, a fund-raiser sponsored jointly by the Society and St. Luke’s Eldercare Solutions, will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will also feature a Silent Auction along with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Both organizations are busy securing auction items, which range from a week’s stay at a time-share resort on Cape Cod to an afghan crocheted by society president Pat Tully to a consultation by the English Lady. Admission is $20. To reserve a spot, call 860-346-0746. The English Lady is the founder of The English Lady Landscape and Home and works throughout the Northeast. Haseley-Jones received her formal horticultural training at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in Surrey, England and has earned a wide fan base through her show on WRCH Lite radio. She regularly publishes articles in a number of area newspapers and lectures extensively throughout Connecticut. The Middlesex County Historical Society is located at 151 Main St. in Middletown.

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pull, a tractor parade and more. A special highlight will be a display of the “Friends of the Valley Railroad” equipment with free handcar rides. There will be a hobby-related flea market and a food concession stand conveniently located on the grounds. Show dates are Sat, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Haddam Meadows State Park, Route 154 in Haddam. Free parking and admission. For show information, call Russ Bengtson at 860-347-5774 or Randy Root at 860-346-6107.

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Middlefield Federated Church is sponsoring a Family Fun Night on Monday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Friendly’s Ice Cream Shoppe, 48 Berlin Rd. in Cromwell. The general public is invited to enjoy delicious food and ice cream as is always available at Friendly’s. A percentage of all sales will go to support the ministries of the church.

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The Art Guild of Middletown offers wonderful fall events The first exciting event is a demonstration by watercolorist Joyce Senesac, who will be giving great tips on how to achieve proper perspective in artwork, a common challenge for almost every artist. She will explain a simplified version of perspective using a step-by-step method showing how to depict typical buildings and then will demonstrate some tips for painting those buildings. Beginning artists, those rusty with their drawing skills, and even skilled artists who want to review these points will want to see this demonstration! Joyce has studied locally with Chris Piantek, Bivenne Staiger and Robert Norieka, and has taken workshops with Tony Couch and Tom

Lynch. She enjoys the translucency and mingling of colors that watercolor provides, and has also taught classes at the Tracy Art Center in Old Saybrook while winning many awards. The demo will take place on Thursday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Middlefield Federated Church fellowship hall, 390 Main Street in Middlefield. A $3 donation is suggested of non-members of the guild. The second demo being given this fall by the Art Guild of Middletown is an oil portrait demo by Jack Broderick, which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 14, followed by another oil demo by Jennifer Holmes on Thursday, Nov. 11. Both are very accomplished artists,

so mark your calendars! More information will follow in upcoming Town Times issues. One fun feature at each demo is the Painting of the Month competition: Just bring a favorite framed original piece of artwork done by you to the demo meeting; a vote will determine the winner, who can then exhibit it at Ursel’s Web in Middletown for the next month and whose photo will be posted on the Art Guild of Middletown’s website! In addition to the guest artist demos, the Art Guild of Middletown is offering classes in Watercolor by award-winning watercolorist Bivenne Harvey Staiger. Classes for all levels begin Tuesday, Sept. 14, 9:30-

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Green Street Art Wesleyan University’s Green Street Arts Center willpreview their fall calendar, with performances, visual arts, food and guided tours. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. at 617 Main Street for unveiling the new mural on the wall of St. Vincent DePaul Place. At 6 p.m. the event moves across the street to Green Street Arts Center. Visit www.greenstreetartscenter.org or call 860-685-7871. Help for Veterans Stand Down is a day-long program of support services to assist Connecticut’s needy veterans regain their independence in the community and will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the campus of the State Veterans Home, 287 West Street, in Rocky Hill. There is no charge to veterans. Those in need of free transportation call 860-6163802 or 860-616-3803 or visit www.ct.gov/ctva. Book Sale The Russell Library book sale, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, begins today during regular hours. Call the library at 860-347-2528 for information. Durham Cogin-Chuggers The Durham Cogin-Chuggers will hold their first dance of the fall season at Brewster School in Durham from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Ed Rutty will be the caller and Sue Lucibello the cuer. Donation is $6 per person. For info, call 860-349-8084 or 203-235-1604. Connectivity Lost The public is invited to the opening reception of “Connectivity Lost” at The Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, 283 Washington Terrace in Middletown, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; Friday noon to 8 p.m. For info, visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa or call 860-685-3355.

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Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Route 77 and 80 in North Guilford. The market features produce, shell fish, beef

and lamb, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, pickles and crafts. For more information, call 860-349-3917. Women’s Expo The eighth annual Comcast Connecticut Women’s Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford. Admission is $10 (kids 12 and under, free). Visit www.ctexpos.com for event details and free VIP admission. DAR Chapter meeting Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Wadsworth Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. at the Atrium of Portland, 1 Brush Pasture Lane in Portland. 9/11 Remembrance Meet at 6 p.m. on the Durham town green for a 9/11 rememrance. Walk/Bike Tour Hartford Enjoy a 10- or 25-mile bike ride through Hartford’s beautiful parks, neighborhoods and cityscape, or add a 15mile extension to Batterson Park for a 40-mile bike ride. The tours start and end at Bushnell Park on the Elm Street side at 9:15 a.m. Checkin begins at 7 a.m. for the bike tours, and 8 a.m. for the walking tours. For info, visit www.hartfordbiketour.org. Free Glass Etching The Edward Zavaski Agency is offering free antitheft vehicle ID etching at 8 East Main St. in Meriden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free service is available to everyone. It is recommended to call the office at 203-2372888 to make an appointment.

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September 12 Cancer Survivors’ Day The Cancer Center at MidState Medical Center annual Cancer Survivors’ Day will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Meriden’s Hubbard Park. This day is dedicated to honoring the lives of cancer survivors. Cancer survivors are encouraged to bring their family and friends to share in the day. Activities for children include face painting, balloon animals and caricature drawings. Survivors can treat themselves to a relaxing chair massage; and of course, musical entertainment and refreshments can be enjoyed by all. Featured musicians

this year are Kelley and Sean Moore. For information or to register, call 203-694-8353. Knights of the Round Table Prof. Jeff Rider will discuss the Arthurian legend from its origins in sixth century Britain to the 13th century French Lancelot-Grail cycle at the Green Street Art Center in Middletown at 2 p.m. Call 860-685-7871 for info.

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September 13 Chamber Breakfast The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. and will feature U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman. To register, visit www.middlesexchamber.co m or e-mail danielle@middlesexchamber.com. Women’s Hike The Women of the Woods will meet on Harvey Rd. in Durham at 10 a.m. to hike to Millers Pond and Bear Rock in Durham. Contact Lucy for directions or additional information at lucy@womenofthewoods.org or 860-395-7771. Free Movie The Middletown Senior Center, 150 Williams Street, offers a free movie every Monday at 12:30 p.m. Today’s movie is Radio. Family fun Night Middlefield Federated Church is sponsoring a Family Fun Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Friendly’s Restaurant, 48 Berlin Rd. in Cromwell. The general public is invited to enjoy delicious food and ice cream. A percentage of all sales will go to support the ministries of the church. Community Calendar Middlefield Fire Company is now taking orders for the community calendar, which can include your friends’ and families’ birthdays, anniversaries, etc. tonight, and each Monday until October, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the firehouse. Haitian Slideshow Photojournalist Marc-Yves Regis is presenting a slideshow titled “Aftershocks: Photos of Haiti” at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton at 6:30 p.m. More information about this free event can be found at www.hchlibrary.org or by calling 860-669-2342. Registration is not required.

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September 14 Car Cruise The Cruise Route 66 car show will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Palmer Field in Middletown. There will be free music, 50/50 raffles, food and goodie bags. For info, call Jay at 860-306-1280 or Louie at 860638-8234. Small Business Seminar Middlesex Country Chamber of Commerce will present “Secretes to Trade Show Success” at the Chamber, 393 Main St. in Middletown, at 8 a.m. Call 860-347-6924 for info. Lyman School Info Night Lyman parent info night for kindergarten through second grade at 6 p.m. and for third and fourth grade at 7:30 p.m. BKPTA Brewster/Korn Parent Teacher Association will meet at Brewster School at 6 p.m.

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MILE, Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education. Daytime sessions will be held at Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd. in Middletown, from Oct. 5 to Nov. 13. Orientation will be held from 12:45 to 3 p.m. in Chapman Hall on the campus of Middlesex Community College. Brief overviews of the programs will be given at that time. All are welcome. For info, call 860-343-5863 or visit www.mileonline.org. Farmers Market Enjoy a traditional farmers’ market on the Durham Green today from 3 to 6 p.m. No market next week because of the Durham Fair. MOMS The Moms Offering Moms Support group will meet at Peckham Park in Middlefield at 9:30 a.m. E-mail momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.c om or visit momsclub.org for more information.

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September 15 September 17 TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For information call Naomi Klotsko at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at 860-349-9433. Brewster Information Brewster School information night will begin at 6 p.m. Book Club Eat, Pray, Love will be discussed at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center sponsored by the Middlefield Women’s Club. RSVP on Meetup.com or email to mhamilton27@comcast.net. St. Vincent de Paul The Notre Dame Golden Circle will meet at Notre Dame at 9 a.m. for mass. Following mass, Ron Krom, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Place, will speak about the soup kitchen. Everyone is invited to this informative talk.

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September 16 Memorial School The Memorial School open house will begin at 7 p.m. MILE Orientation Adults 50 and older are encouraged to investigate the fall schedule of programs at

Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church St. in Middletown, at 7:30 a.m. Contact Kirk Hagert at 860-349-5626 for info. Fun Friday Hike Www.EveryoneOutside.or g is sponsoring a 1.5 mile hike from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wadsworth Falls State Park. For info and to register, contact Lucy at everyoneoutside@att.net or 860-395-7771. Celebrate Yom Kippur Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown will celebrate Yom Kippur at 6:20 p.m. Yizkor, a memorial service for loved ones who have passed, will be recited during the morning service tomorrow at noon. The afternoon service follows at 5:30 p.m., and Yom Kippur will conclude at 7:45 p.m. Call 860-3464709 to reserve your seats. A Taste of Cromwell The Children’s Home’s annual Taste of Cromwell will be held at the Holy Apostle’s College and Seminary, Prospect Hill Road in Cromwell, starting at 7 p.m. There will be food and wine to sample and a silent auction featuring many items. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For info, call 860-635-6010 or visit www.childhome.org.

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St. Vincent dePaul Middletown and the Amazing Grace Food Pantry will host the kickoff of the Amazing Challenge. This year, the Amazing Challenge will coincide with the beginning of the 30th anniversary year of St. Vincent dePaul ministries in Middletown. The Amazing Challenge will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Monsignor M. Davitt Fox Parish Center at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Middletown. It will feature a soup supper, consisting of eight different soups, donated by area restaurants, caterers and churches. In addition, it is also a thank you to the many volunteers and donors to Amazing Grace throughout the year. The Amazing Challenge began several years ago when Mayor Sebastian Giuliano

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The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers who use propane gas that they may have purchased propane with insufficient odorant and need to exercise reasonable caution in using that gas. A Massachusetts investigation uncovered distribution of the propane gas with insufficient odorant in a Westfield, Massachusetts facility. However, only propane delivered since May 1st from this particular source is involved, Massachusetts officials said. The Westfield facility has now been shut down. “That large distribution facility in Westfield has about 16 distributors that deliver directly to residential and commercial customers and refilling stations here in Connecticut,� Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell said. “The Connecticut Office of the Fire Marshal and the Department of Environmental Protection are now identifying and notifying those companies that that may have the Westfield propane. Our job is to alert consumers to this situation, because, ‘your nose is not going to know’, due to the lack of odorant.� “The lack of odorant is not in itself dangerous, but fire officials are concerned because odorant is an important early warning should a leak occur,� Farrell said. What you should do: If you use piped propane

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BOE receives funds, discusses bonds and NHS, approves field trip By Karen Koba Special to the Town Times

The District 13 Board of Education (BOE) met in regular session on Wednesday, Aug. 25, in the Strong School library. During the public comment session, Middlefield resident Jeremy Renninghoff inquired about an issue that was raised during the budget process. He asked about the possibility of having a Facilities Study Committee regarding school closure due to declining enrollments. Renninghoff asked if the committee has been formed and if any discussions have been held. Superintendent Susan Viccaro corrected Renninghoff, explaining that it is

school utilization, not a school closure that will be discussed. The board has not discussed forming a committee yet, but Viccaro expects it will be on an agenda this year. In her report, Viccaro said the district is slated to receive $354,043 from the Federal Government’s Education Jobs Fund within the next 30 days, and it must be used prior to September 2012. The intent of the money is to help bring back positions, but it can also be used to defray costs within the budget. It is acceptable for the district to hold onto the money until the next budget year. Viccaro wants to talk to her administrative team to see if they have any recommendations. She believes the guidelines

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to parents of many CRHS students, Viccaro explained that the anonymous author is dissatisfied with the process of selecting National Honor Society (NHS) students. The author is holding a meeting on Sept. 4 at Allyn Brook Park for concerned parents. Board member Norm Hicks suggested that board members go to the NHS website. Viccaro said that she has sat twice with the advisor to go over the process, and she feels the process is fair. Kerrie Flanagan inquired about timing since if students find out the selection requirements as juniors, that might be too late. Strong Middle School principal Dr. Scott Nicol said that students are presented the NHS requirements as early as middle school. The requirements are also listed in the student handbook. Board chair Tom Hennick suggested

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Come on, be a PAL! Have you ever checked out a book, DVD or other material from the Durham Public Library? Have your children attended a program or become involved in the summer reading program? Borrowed a pass for free or discounted admission to museums, state parks and other entertainment destinations? Used the computers? Purchased books or AV materials for next to nothing at the annual book sale? Enjoyed delectable food and drink at the Taste of Durham? Found flamingos in your yard celebrating a special occasion? Answer “yes” to any of the above, and you can thank the members of the library friends group, better known as PALS, (Public Association of Library Supporters). Founded by an enthusiastic group of library supporters almost 30 years ago, PALS strives to continue to support library activities through several fund raising activities each year. And although some of the original members are still very active in the group, it enjoys welcom-

ing new members each year. Many residents contribute financially and are considered members of the organization (envelopes for membership, new and renewal, are at the front desk of the library), but there is also a need for volunteers to assist with the projects promoted by PALS. While you may have noticed some of the members painting, decorating the lobby window, or pruning the gardens, it’s not all hard work. If the project doesn’t entail laughs and conviviality, it’s not considered a success. PALS has designated October for its annual membership drive. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a social meeting of the organization at the library to share the types of activities and involvement open to members. It will be the ideal time for you to ask questions, to share how much or little time you might be willing to give and to join a group of men and women who truly value the Durham Public Library.

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‘The times they are a-changin’ ...’ Again. One thing that being a mother and a journalist for over 30 years teaches a person is that life never, ever stands still. And so, with my 65th birthday practically staring me in the face (Imagine. I don’t feel a day over 30 – in my heart, anyway – my body some days has other ideas!), it’s time for me to do something different. While I’m not sure exactly what that might be in all its tantalizing mystery, it does include not coming to work five days a week for long hours and worrying over the weekend that something might be happening in Durham and/or Middlefield that the Town Times should be covering. Enough. That said, I love these towns, I love the Town Times, and I’ve come to love too many of my fellow citizens to count (even Mark, mostly). It’s been a great run. When Bill Currlin, Marilyn Keurajian, Phyllis Sheridan and I sent the first issue of the Town Times out to your homes in April of 1994, we had absolutely no idea that it (and we) would be so warmly welcomed and gracefully embraced. When the Meriden Record-Journal agreed to buy the Town Times in 2002, it gave our successful en-

deavor a longer lease on life by freeing it in some important ways from the individuals who started it and lending some corporate heft to the operation. So, while things are changing, in many significant ways they’re remaining the same. Stephanie Wilcox, the young woman who landed on our doorstep two years ago with her out-of-the-blue column submission “Pay check or reality check?” and became a crack reporter, will take over as editor. Wendy Parker will still be at our front desk; Joy Boone will still come knocking at your business door to sell you the best ad deal in town. Carolyn Wallach, a Durham native, will still be the Town Times’ boss at the Record-Journal, and I’ll still come in one day a week to mentor Stephanie and her counterpart at the North Haven Citizen (also part of the Record-Journal family). We still mean to bring you the news of our towns every week (even every week day on the web and on Facebook) that you need to participate actively in our communities. The change will take place the end of this month, so please wish me well, don’t call too quickly to sign me up for new (undoubtedly volunteer) jobs and help keep the Town

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Letters to the Editor Support Meyer

On Nov. 2nd, I trust we’ll all put as much consideration into who we elect to public office as we do to, say, selecting a new physician. Just as we want the most qualified and experienced person looking after our family’s health –we should apply the same standards to those we select to look after the public’s well-being. Ed Meyer is a man of great

integrity who isn’t afraid to take on big business or break ranks with his own party if it means fighting for our best interests. Meyer began his career in public service fighting organized crime as a Federal Prosecutor in New York City, and he’s never stopped working for the public good. As Durham’s State Senator, Meyer has a proven track record on ethics, the environment, responsible budgeting, education, job training and chil-

Special election letter rules In order to allow the largest number of citizens to express their opinions on the upcoming elections, we set a few special election season letter rules. Number one, the deadline for election letters will be Monday at 5 p.m. Number two, election letters will be limited to 250 words. Also, in order to allow as many people as possible to weigh in, we will not print letters that have already been printed in another publication. For the last week before elections (deadline Oct. 26), only positive letters will be accepted. Of course, only signed letters with phone numbers, so we can verify authorship, will be accepted.

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dren and family issues. Please join me in returning Ed Meyer, a voice of reason and experience, to the State Senate. Laurie Stevens, Durham

Local roots matter It’s time again that the residents of Middlefield and Durham have a state representative from their towns – someone who knows the unique problems that small towns face and can help solve them in Hartford. That person is John Szewczyk. John grew up in Durham and remains a great public servant to our towns. Having served as a Durham selectman for several years, he knows the special needs of the communities of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. John has earned a reputation for getting things done – that’s an attribute that will carry him to the State Capitol to fight for us. Too many times, smaller towns like Durham and Middlefield are overlooked when it comes to handing out state grants – but not when it comes to unfunded mandates. John will work to ensure that our education and mu-

nicipal needs are satisfied. With the state in a budget crisis, every single dollar of state money will be fought over by 169 cities and towns. I want John Szewczyk in my corner, fighting for our state dollars. Please join me in voting for John Szewczyk in November. Patricia C. Bandzes, Middlefield

Mosque not a problem Why should there be an Islamic community center near Ground Zero? Before I even begin, I want to convey my greatest heartfelt sorrow for the victims of 9/11 and their loved ones. I do not wish to offend any of them. The Muslim “mosque” near ground zero is an extremely controversial issue. While some believe that it is an insult to the victims of 9/11, the “mosque” has a place there. First off, unlike many believe, it is not a mosque, but a community center. Only two of its 13 stories are reserved for prayer so it can’t technically be considered a mosque in any respect. Secondly, it is two blocks away from Ground Zero. It takes at least a few minutes to walk to it. In addition, there is not going to be any terrorist

recruitment there for the simple fact that just because one is Muslim does not mean he is a terrorist. I will repeat that. Just because one is Muslim does not mean he is a terrorist. The ones responsible for the tragedy of 9/11 are an extremist Islamic group called al-Qaeda, whereas these are much more moderate Muslims. The only reason this is a problem is that other people make it one. They think that just because it has anything to do with Islam, it’s a disgrace and an insult to those who died. With all due respect, those people are letting their emotions cloud their judgments. Not only white, Christian Americans died in the tragedy of 9/11. Whites, African Americans, Asians, Hispanics and (believe it or not) Muslims perished, too. So whom is this community center disgracing? It does not seem likely that the Muslims are trying to insult the victims of 9/11 because they died too. This mosque is doing plenty of positive things in the community. It is a sanctum of peace for Muslims whose loved ones lost their lives. They can go to Ground Zero, then to the community center to pray for their loved ones. It also creates diversity See Mosque, page 10

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Getting off to a great start Several days ago an dates for components Kevin Brough, principal, eager new group of of the longer assignMemorial School fifth and sixth grade ment. One technique students entered that has been very sucMemorial Middle cessful in the past is to School. Filled with enget a large calendar thusiasm and a sense and highlight the speof readiness, these incific due dates that dividuals entered their classrooms lead up to the longer final project and immediately began to assume the deadline. In visual form students are role of accomplished young students. more often able to realize the imporOne of our challenges in working with tance of incremental planning and these students is to build their inde- project completion. pendence and to provide them with An additional essential tool in helpthe tools they will need in the future to ing students become successful acabe successful as they move on in their demically is the assignment book. All educational careers. students receive an assignment book In this article I will try to identify on the first day of school with the exseveral major good practices which pectation that they are to write in aswill allow students to attain that solid signments on a daily basis and bring foundation of independent study and the assignment book and appropriate good learning habits. If students can materials home to complete their utilize these practices, then the goal of homework. The assignment book also developing into independent learners serves as a communication conduit bewill become much easier. tween teacher and parent. Due to the Early on in middle school, students emphasis on using the assignment quickly learn that homework is an im- book to record homework, teachers portant part of school. As a rule, teach- see individual student assignment ers recommend at least one hour of books on a daily basis. A note in the ashomework per night for fifth graders signment book from a parent can proand one and one half hours of home- vide essential information and inform work per night for sixth grade stu- the teacher of a student’s difficulty redents. Like any other positive habit, lating to a specific assignment. good practice needs to be consistently The fastest and most efficient way reinforced in order to become estab- to communicate with teachers is to lished. use email. Teachers check email on a I am often asked by parents what frequent basis and will respond quickthe best time is for their child to com- ly to any parent email they receive. plete their homework. The best two Oftentimes an issue can be resolved available options are as soon as the through a single email. If an issue is child arrives home or just after din- larger in magnitude, it is often best to ner. Often a short conversation with schedule a parent conference. As the your child, in which he or she has an result of a parent conference, student opportunity for input and ownership, work can be examined and steps helps a mutual decision to be made. agreed upon by teacher and parent to For some students, it is very impor- ensure student success. Specific infortant to get homework completed as mation relating to a child’s ability, soon as possible. On the other hand, motivation and task completion can some youngsters need that break or be discussed with specific strategies exercise period after a long day in the mutually agreed upon. classroom. Using this routine, stuLastly, prepare your child for the dents find renewed focus after play challenges of the school day. One of time and dinner and are better able to the most important factors in academcomplete homework early in the ic success is a well-rested student forevening. tified with a nutritious breakfast. In middle school, students are fre- Children at this age are growing rapquently assigned long-term projects. idly and need a minimum of eight to These projects are often large in scope nine hours of sleep per night. Try to and encompass research and the com- develop a consistent healthy routine pletion of a report, chart or some other which will allow your child to thrive type of product. When a long-term each and every day at school. project is assigned, it is critical for stuIn conclusion, your child’s success dents to break it down into manage- at school is clearly a partnership beable parts. Teachers will often support tween you and your child’s teacher. students in their efforts to break a Work together to bring out the very large project down by assigning due best in your student!

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Along the political trail ... John Szewczyk, candidate for state representative in the 100th Legislative District (Middlefield, Rockfall, Durham, and Middletown) who is challenging incumbent Matt Lesser, announced today the endorsement of Middletown Mayor Seb Giuliano. Giuliano commented, “John Szewczyk will provide citizens and taxpayers of the 100th District with effective representation and assistance. I strongly endorse him.” With Giuliano’s endorsement, John Szewczyk has now received endorsement from all three chief elected officials in all three towns in the district – Laura Francis in Durham, Jon Brayshaw in Middlefield and Rockfall, and Giuliano in Middletown. “I was quite humbled that Middletown Mayor Giuliano would publicly endorse my candidacy. It really means a great deal to me that elected officials in neighboring communities are aware of the results we have attained by keeping town spending virtually level while still embarking on new positive government programs for our citizens,” said Szewczyk. John Szewczyk is currently a member of Durham’s Board of Selectmen where has served since 2007. He is a lifelong resident of Durham, a 1995 graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School and a 1999 graduate of Trinity College. In his professional life, Szewczyk is in his ninth year as a police officer with the Hartford Police Department. More Political trail on next page

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10 Mosque (Continued from page 8) in a society where many are left behind. Lastly, it is providing a basketball court, a culinary arts program, and more. What will happen if the mosque is rejected? What happens when the Land of the Free denies a community center to Muslims? With all the anti-American feelings created, al-Qaeda will definitely exploit that to recruit more. This is America. America was built on a base that everyone has freedom of religion. It is their right to build the mosque. There is no holy ground surrounding Ground

Zero where Muslims cannot tread, there is no reason why the Muslims shouldn’t put a community center there, and the only reason that this is a problem is because others make it one. Alexander Kovacs, Durham

Fortunate to have Meyer How fortunate we are in Durham to have Ed Meyer as our State Senator. He recently received a prestigious award from the Durham Fair because of his support and hard work on the amendment to the mass gathering bill in the recent legislative session. Because of his efforts, the townspeople can continue to

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enjoy the Durham Fair and civic organizations can continue to support many causes. Local farmers are grateful to Ed. He has continued to support issues that will ensure the rural quality of life in Durham. On the state level, Ed has proven himself as our watch dog. He is constantly in the media showing his concern for all age groups. For example, he is a proponent of changes in DCF to protect children and families. Ed has supported legislation to aid senior citizens. Senator Meyer is very much involved in economic issues. He works hard to address fiscal problems. We need to re-elect Ed Meyer as our State Senator. We

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Time for a change Webster’s dictionary defines change as “to make or become different.� As most of us know, change can be good or bad. This year, we probably all agree, a change in government will be good. Let’s make a change for the better and elect a new State Representative this Novem-

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ber. On Election Day, I will be voting for John Szewczyk because I want a true voice in the legislature. John Szewczyk will be heard and will make a difference for us. John’s heart and soul are here in Durham and Middlefield, right where he grew up. His concerns are our concerns. This gives him the best perspective to bring our needs to the Capitol and fight for us. Please join me in voting for John Szewczyk on Nov. 2. Maria Nilson, Durham

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The Connecticut League of Conservation voters announced that it is endorsing State Representative Matt Lesser for reelection, two years after backing Ray Kalinowski, Lesser’s 2008 Republican opponent. In a statement, the League cited Lesser’s record of “strong leadership on environmental issues.� The League gave Lesser a 100 percent rating, its highest award. The League endorsed 15 candidates in its first round of endorsements, including also State Senator Ed Meyer, incumbent Democrat in District 12, representing Durham among other towns. Meyer said: “I’ve been touted a ‘Green Knight’ by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters. Ever since I was appointed Senate chair of the Environment Committee several years ago, I have been working to protect and enhance the enormous quality of life we have here in Connecticut, due largely to our beautiful natural resources, especially along the shore. I’ll wear my new ‘Green Knight’ moniker as a badge of honor!� To quote from the CTLCV report, “Senator Ed Meyer, cochair of the Environment Committee, again served as a champion of green causes. He ‘went to the mat’ (in the words of one environmental advocate) to avert raids on the Clean Energy Fund and the Energy Efficiency Fund . . . On another front, over several years Senator Meyer has stalwartly introduced legislation to protect natural vegetation adjacent to surface water and wetlands.� Lesser also thanked the League for its endorsement, saying, “It’s great to be recognized. The League’s values are my values: protecting our children, protecting the character of our towns and setting a course for energy independence at a time of record prices.� In his first two years, Rep. Lesser has helped remove toxic chemicals from children’s products and ssschool grounds, has helped to save Connecticut farmland, and has been an outspoken proponent of renewable energy. He has been twice named a “Children’s Champion,� and was named a “Rising Sun� by supporters of renewable energy. Lisa Davenport, Republican candidate for the State Senate in the 12th District, today announced the launch of her new blog – Lisa’s Listening. Davenport has set out on an aggressive and ambitious listening tour. “Hartford politicians have become out of touch with the concerns of our local communities,� said Davenport. “I’m making my way through every town in the district to ensure that when I’m elected; your voice will be heard.� As a small business owner, Lisa has honed her listening skills. Success in her field comes from more than talent, but also from working to understanding the clients needs and wants, establishing their budgets, and negotiating on their behalf to create an end product that reflects their requests. “I believe that this small business experience represents a common sense that is sorely lacking in state government,� said Davenport. Still more political trail on page 11

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Durham Fair student ticket sales Durham Fair student tickets will be sold at the fairgrounds only. Tickets are $7 for a four-day student pass. Midway bracelets for Friday, Sept. 24, will also be available for sale at this time. They are good for unlimited rides from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday only. The cost is $18 in advance ($20 at the Fair). Schedule for ticket sales is: Sunday, Sept. 12, 9-1 in the Medical Building Saturday, Sept. 18, 10-4 at the black and white Information Booth outside of the Fruit/Vegetable/Flower Building (FVFB) Sunday, Sept. 19, 9-1 in the

Medical Building Monday, Sept. 20, 3-8 at Information Booth outside of the FVFB Tuesday, Sept. 21, 12:30-9 at the Information Booth outside of the FVFB Wednesday, Sept. 22, 3-8 at the Information Booth outside of the FVFB *Please note student tickets are available for Durham, Middlefield, and Rockfall student residents only ages 12-25. *Students must bring their school ID or proof of residency. *For questions, call 860349-9495 or email at secretary@durhamfair.com.

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Also, the State Elections Enforcement Commission has certified that Davenport has qualified for public campaign financing. Davenport has raised a total of $15,978 – most of it ($12,710) from 350 residents of Branford, Durham, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison and North Branford. As a result, she will receive $87,800 dollars from the Citizens Election Fund to communicate with voters between now and Election Day.

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Durham Fair entry deadlines Livestock: The livestock entry forms for beef and dairy cattle have to be received by Sept. 15 and for fiber by Sept. 11. The animals have to be brought to fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 23. Beef and dairy cattle, sheep and llamas between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.; goats and swine from 1 to 9 p.m.; poultry between 2 and 8 p.m.; rabbits from 1 to 7 p.m. and fiber noon to 6:30 p.m. Competitive exhibits: In the competitive exhibits, entry forms for art, canning, crafts and collections and needlework by Sept. 11; fruits, vegetables and all youth classes by Sept. 13; horticulture, giant pumpkins, baking and Divisions 1-5 and 7 photography by Sept. 15; flowers by Sept. 17; and Christmas trees by Sept. 19. Exhibits must be brought to the fairgrounds as follows: Flowers on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. Fruits on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 9 p.m. Horticulture, on Monday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 8 p.m. Christmas Trees, Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Vegetables Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 9 p.m. Giant pumpkins, Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m. Art, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canning, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Baking, Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. Crafts and collections, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Needlework, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photography Divisions 1-5 and 7, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vegetables, flowers, baking and canning, and group baking and canning, Sept. 21, 12:30-7 p.m. Youth (ages 5-17), Crafts, special interest, photography and group crafts, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.durhamfair.com for more info.

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Dancing for sports fans On Sunday, Aug. 29, 14 Middlesex Dance Center dancers, along with their director, Toni-Lynn Miles, performed at Dodd Stadium in Norwich before the CT Tigers baseball game. The group performed four jazz dances from their recent dance concert for the crowd of over 1,700. The CT Tigers are a Class A short season affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers won the game 6-3 over the Brooklyn Cyclones. Pictured are, from left, Sarah Graichen, Jessica Carta, Gina DeSimone, Meghan Crocetto, Brianna Gasior, Kayleigh Crocetto, Savannah Ngo, Meghan St. Amand, Alexandra Santiago, Liz Rambhia, Emily Augeri, Erin Holden, Kayla Keathley and Monika Malek. Photo submitted by Toni-Lynn Miles

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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 information or to register for a program by phone, call 860-349-9544. Be a PAL: October is PALS membership month. Please join and support all the terrific programs and new initiatives that PALS funding makes possible. The library is looking for members who can volunteer for projects including Taste of Durham, the annual book sale, flamingo flockings and more. PALS stands for Public Association of Library Supporters. Fall Story Times: Mother Goose (18-30 months) on Mondays at 10:15 or 11 a.m.; Time for Tots (2½-3½ years) on

Wednesdays at 10:15 or 11 a.m.; and Preschool Story Time on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. All classes begin the week of Oct. 4. Registration for Durham residents begins on Friday, Sept. 10, and for non-residents on Friday, Sept. 17. Please stop by or call to register. Evening Adventures: The library is offering a kids’ book club for children in grades 1-3 on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This five-week series will begin on Sept. 30. Join us each week for adventures including a book discussion, crafts, snack, games and more. Registration for Durham residents begins on Friday, Sept. 10, and for nonresidents on Friday, Sept. 17. Pick up copies of the books before the session begins. Children should read the book prior to each session. The Mystery Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Blacklist by Sara Paretsky.

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Levi Coe Library Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Visit www.leviecoe.com or call the library at 860-349-3857 for information or to register for any program. You can also renew, reserve and check your library record on the website. The library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 25, for Durham Fair. Stop by the library’s booth for delicious coffee. Facebook.com: Be sure to check out the Levi E. Coe Library’s Facebook page for new events and news. Story Time: The fall story time has begun on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Come in and enjoy children’s stories and some great company. Registration is required by calling the Children’s Room at 860349-3857, ext. 2. The Levi Coe Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. to discuss The Help by

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Think It, Believe It, Live It: On Thursday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., Janet Messina will speak on the power of positive thinking and the “Law of Attraction.� Her presentation will help you to tap into your inner power. Hedda Kopf at the Book Lover’s Circle: On Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7:30, Prof. Hedda Kopf will facilitate a discussion of Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips. All are welcome to participate in an evening of stimulating conversation. Copies of the book are available at the library. Durham History Celebrated: On Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m., the publication of Durham 1900-1950, Postcard History Series, produced by the Durham Historical Society, will be celebrated with a talk by the book’s author, Sarah Atwell. Refreshments will be served. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the library. New titles include include Empire by Steven Saylor, Death’s Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris, et al, Naomi and Her Daughters by Walter Wangerin Jr., The Spider’s Web, a Wind River Mystery by Margaret Coel, Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich, The Devil, a Jack Taylor Novel by Ken Bruen. In large print: Out of Mind, a Court of Angels Novel by Stella Cameron, The Perfect Happiness by Santa Montefiore,

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ZBA continues hearing on ZEO authority The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a public hearing on Aug. 31 to discuss Patricia Rogers’ appeal against the zoning enforcement officer (ZEO) issuing a zoning permit for 1 Lorraine Terrace. This permit allows for the Total Indulgence Day Spa to operate on the site. Tom Rogers spoke in favor of the appeal, saying that the ZEO lacked the authority to issue the permit for the spa. According to Rogers, the spa’s operation is not in keeping with the 19 stipulations approved for the site by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on June 9. On that date, P&Z approved Tradewinds, LLC’s application to develop 1 Lorraine Terrace as a retail center. As part of the site development for the

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Do you recognize Old Middlefield?

This building still stands though its former function has been taken over by a nearby structure. Do you know where it is and what the function was? Al Smith, of Middlefield visited us after we published the first Old Middlefield photo as loaned by the Middlefield Historical Society. It was a photo of the railroad trestle over Route 147 (Baileyville Road) looking towards the intersection with Route 157 (Main Street). Though the road was dirt back then, the area looks remarkably similar today.

Mfld. ZBA (Continued from page 16) Schulz presented the board with letters from her neighbors that showed their support. Another factor considered by the board was that the preexisting shed is more nonconforming than the shed Schulz wants to build. As Schulz will reduce the site’s nonconformity by building the new shed, the board chose to give the application their unanimous approval. (From minutes/Chuck Corley)

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Durham IWWA hears public works report In August, the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency spoke with the Public Works foreman Kurt Bober, about a number of ongoing projects throughout town. Among those projects was the town’s efforts to repair the storm damage that occurred on March 12. While there are thousands of dollars in damages to restore, FEMA is funding $41,000 of the repairs; $13,000 will go to restore the White’s Farm parking area and roadways, while another $8,000 has been approved for the Bear Rock Road culvert replacement. The remaining money will be used to re-stabilize and re-rip rap other damaged areas throughout town, such as along Haddam Quarter Road or Guire Road. Culverts along these roads are so clogged with debris and overgrown that between 65-75 percent of each culvert is blocked off. However, this work will need to be done up to FEMA standards and with additional record-keeping for FEMA. Beyond clearing out and repairing culverts damaged by the storm, Bober informed the agency that seasonal cleaning is required for removing sediment from culverts along Meeting House Hill Road, Howd Road and

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Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, September 13 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands and Watercourses 8 p.m. — Special town meeting to discuss transfers Wednesday, September 15 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Lyman School Thursday, September 16 7 p.m. — Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Commission at Town Hall 7 p.m. — DMIAAB 7 p.m. — Durham Animal Response Team Tuesday, September 21 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall 7 p.m. — Agricultural Commission Thursday, September 23 4 p.m. — Durham Fair opens; no farmers market on the Green Monday, September 27 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall elsewhere in town. Both the FEMA-funded projects and seasonal maintenance projects received the agency’s unanimous approval. Inland Wetlands also spoke with Bober about the skating pond, due to the dams not working as they should. Bober attributed this to the state moving an inlet pipe into a position that makes draining the pond a problem. Vegetation was also viewed as part of the flooding issue, which Bober recommended should be cleaned out. Despite the flooding issues,

the town still spends $3,000$5,000 a year to prepare the skating rink at the pond. Commission member Dick Eriksen questioned the wisdom of drying out and refilling the pond every year. He also suggested that a rink on the Town Green, such as Guilford has, would be nice to have.

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Office Hours: The tax collection department will be closed on Friday, Sept. 10. The tax collector will be away and no coverage is available. She will be back in the office on Monday, Sept. 13. Sewer assessments: The tax collector office has begun collecting Lake Beseck assessment payments. In April the assessment bills were mailed out to cover two installments,

one for April and one for September. The September installment is now due. If you have lost or misplaced your bill, contact the tax collector and a new one will be sent out. For those who escrow their taxes, you need to know that your bank does not escrow your sewer bills. Bill can be paid by mail or in person. Credit cards are not accepted. Taxpayers are advised not to wait until the last minute because if there is a problem that can not be fixed on time, you will be charged the 1.5 percent penalty per month. An Oct. 1 postmark is proof of payment on time. Payments left in the drop box must be there by 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 to be considered on time. Any received after that will be considered delinquent. Please note that checks sent in through an online service do not include a postmark and must be received in the office by Oct. 1 or they will be considered delinquent. The sewer usage bills will not be sent out until October. If you have any questions, contact tax collector Anne Olszewski at 860-349-7117.

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Welcome to Durham!

Durham IWWA (Continued from page 17)

Durham Democrats welcomed state office candidates at their recent picnic at Allyn Brook Park. From left, Kevin Lembo, Comptroller; Matt Lesser, State Representative; Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State; Ed Meyer, State Senate; Nancy Wyman, Lt. Governor; Dan Malloy, Governor; Denise Nappier, Treasurer; Joe Marino, Probate Judge; Durham Democratic Town chair Martin French and current Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz. Submitted photo

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partment every year for filling up the pond. Whatever the commission chooses to do, though, the town will need to spend its grant money for the pond soon, as it will no longer be available after October. However, before going through with any changes to the pond, the commission asked to see a plan about what to do with the pond and know who will be responsible for implementing the plan. Inland Wetlands also spoke with town engineer Brian Curtis about updating the town’s Public Works Garage. Improvements to the facility are necessary for the town to qualify for a general storm water permit, and to avoid receiving fines from the state. These improvements will include putting in a small pond to treat storm water runoff, as well as re-piping a floor drain to direct it to an oil separator and holding tank. A new salt shed and building a new garage on the location are also included in the plans. As this activity occurs near a wetlands review area, it re-

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quires commission approval before going any further. The agency gave the project their unanimous approval. One final matter discussed by Inland Wetlands was regarding a backhoe that took out 20-30’ of sediment out of an inlet structure near Creamery Road. While wetlands enforcement officer Geoff Colegrove felt that the property owner did a good job in removing the material, the job was done without a permit. In light of this, the commission asked Colegrove to mail a letter to the property owner to inform him that the commission will issue a cease and desist order to him should he clear out any additional material without a permit. (From minutes/Chuck Corley)

Bridge anyone? The town of Durham is looking for someone to lead, teach and organize bridge classes, games or tournaments at the new Durham Activity Center. If you are interested, please call Sherry Hill at 860-349-3625.

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Several years ago, The town of Durham was a victim of fraud and worked with Citizen’s Bank to incorporate new procedures that would protect the town’s funds. This includes an additional step in our process. The finance department sends a listing of all checks written by the Town of Durham via the internet to Citizen’s Bank. On Aug. 13, this file was processed but not received by the bank. We worked quickly to rectify this situation, but there were still a number of checks that were not processed by the bank. The town had funds to cover this batch of checks, but because the bank did not have a record of those checks, they were not processed. What we’ve learned is that this procedure is effective; the bank will not cash a check without verification from the town that they were issued. However, we have also learned that it is important for us to confirm that our files are received each week. We apologize for any incon-

venience this may have caused any of our residents or vendors. The town is determined to institute procedures to protect us from fraud. If you have any questions or other concerns, please call Finance Director Maryjane Malavasi at 860343-6716.

Public hearing for new ordinances There will be a public hearing at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, to discuss a proposed stormwater ordinance and to hear from the public on the topic. Included in this ordinance is the establishment of a citation hearing process when citations are issued by the town for violations. First Selectman Laura Francis said the town is looking to get a Stormwater Discharge Permit for the Public Works facility from the state but has to pass a stormwater discharge ordinance that says what people can and cannot do. For instance, they cannot pour oil down a storm drain or harm the water supply in any way. There will be a process for violating the ordinance, but as of yet the town doesn’t have a citation procedure which would codify it. The ordinances will be explained further at the Sept. 20 meeting in Town Hall.

Durham 60+ Travel Club On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Durham 60 Plus Travel Club will sponsor a trip to the Christmas Tree Shop in Holyoke, Mass. The group will enjoy lunch at the Log Cabin, which will consist of pumpkin soup, vegetable tray, autumn chicken and Yankee pot roast, potato and apple Normandy with ice cream for dessert. Each guest will also receive a complimentary petite bottle of wine. The show features a WW II era band. The cost is $74 per person with full payment due Oct. 8. The trip leaves the United Churches parking lot at 8 a.m. and is expected to return around 4:30 p.m. See 60+ Travel, page 22

Friday, September 10, 2010

Conginchaug Fall Sports Schedules

Boys’ soccer

Football

September 15 Varsity at Cromwell High School at 6 p.m. 16 JV vs Cromwell at home at 3:45 p.m. 18 Varsity vs Valley Regional at home at 10:30 a.m. 20 JV at Valley Regional High School at 3:45 p.m. 21 Varsity vs North Branford at home at 3:45 p.m. 22 JV at North Branford High School at 3:45 p.m. 23 Varsity at Haddam-Killingworth at 5 p.m. 24 JV vs Haddam-Killingworth at home at 3:45 p.m. 28 Varsity vs East Hampton at home at 3:45 p.m. 29 JV at East Hampton High School at 3:45 p.m. October 1 Varsity vs Old Saybrook at home at 3:45 p.m. 2 JV at Old Saybrook High School at 10:30 a.m. 5 Varsity at Old Lyme High School at 3:45 p.m. 6 JV vs Old Lyme at home at 3:45 p.m. 8 Varsity at Portland High School at 3:45 p.m. 9 JV vs Portland at home at 2:30 p.m. 11 Varsity at Morgan Indian River Complex at 3:45 p.m. 12 JV vs Morgan at home at 3:45 p.m. 14 Varsity at Westbrook High School at 3:45 p.m. 15 JV vs Westbrook at home at 3:45 p.m. 16 Varsity vs Morgan at home at 10:30 a.m. 18 Varsity at North Branford High School at 3:45 p.m. 18 JV at Morgan High School at 3:45 p.m. 19 JV vs North Branford at home at 3:45 p.m. 21 Varsity at Valley Regional High School at 7 p.m. 22 JV vs Valley Regional at home at 3:45 p.m. 23 Varsity vs Hale Ray at home at 11 a.m. 25 Varsity vs Haddam-Killingworth at home at 3:45 p.m. 26 JV at Haddam-Killingworth High School at 3:45 p.m. 28 Varsity vs Cromwell at home at 3:45 p.m. 29 JV vs Cromwell at home at 3:45 p.m.

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Cross country

September 16 JV vs Nonnewaug at CRHS at 5 p.m. 20 JV vs East Hampton/Vinal Tech at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 23 Freshman Football North Branford at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 25 Varsity at Wolcott Tech OWTS School Field at 1 p.m. 27 JV vs Wolcott Tech at CRHS 4 p.m. 30 Freshman at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m. October 2 Varsity vs H-K at Middletown High School at 1 p.m. 4 JV at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m. 7 Freshman at Avon High School at 4 p.m. 9 Varsity at Lewis Mills at 2:30 p.m. 11 JV vs Lewis Mills at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 14 Freshman vs Enfield at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 16 Varsity at SMSA/University at Dillon Stadium at 6:30 p.m. 18 JV vs SMSA/University at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 21 Freshman vs Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS 3:45 p.m. 22 Varsity at Old Saybrook High School at 6:30 p.m. 25 JV vs Old Saybrook/Westbrook at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 28 Freshman at Valley Regional High School at 3:45 p.m. 29 Varsity vs Valley/Old Lyme at Palmer Field at 6:30 p.m. November 1 JV at Valley Regional High School at 3 p.m. 4 Freshman vs Prince Tech at CRHS at 3 p.m. 5 Varsity at Morgan Peters Complex at 6:30 p.m. 6 JV vs Morgan at CRHS at 11 a.m. 11 Freshman at Hyde Leadership at 3 p.m. 13 Varsity vs Hyde at Middletown High School at 1 p.m. 15 JV at Hyde Leadership Bowen Field at 3 p.m. 18 Freshman at North Branford Colafati Field at 6 p.m. 19 Varsity vs North Branford at Middletown High at 6:30 p.m. 22 JV at North Branford Colafati Field at 4 p.m. 24 Varsity vs Cromwell at Middletown High at 6:30 p.m.

September 23 Run To The Sun Invitational at CRHS at 3:30 p.m. 28 League Meet One at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. October 13 League Meet two at Portland at 3:45 p.m. 21 Shoreline Championship at Portland at 3:30 p.m. 26 JV Invitational at Old Saybrook at 3:30 p.m. 30 Division State Championships at Manchester November 1 Shoreline Frosh Championship at Valley Regional at 3:30 p.m. 5 State Open Championship at Manchester at 1:30 p.m. 13 New England Championship time and place to be announced September 14 Varsity vs Hyde Leadership at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 16 Varsity at Old Lyme High School at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 20 Varsity vs Morgan at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 22 Varsity vs East Hampton at CRHS at 5 p.m. 23 Varsity at Hale Ray at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 27 JV at Haddam-Killingworth at 4 p.m. 28 Varsity at Haddam Killingworth HS at 5:30 p.m. 29 Varsity at Valley Regional High at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. October 1 Varsity Cromwell at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 4 Varsity vs North Branford at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 6 Varsity at Hyde Leadership at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 8 Varsity vs Old Lyme at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 12 Varsity at North Branford at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 13 Varsity at Morgan School at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 15 Varsity at East Hampton High School at 5 p.m. 18 Varsity vs Hale Ray at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 20 Varsity vs H-K at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 22 Varsity vs Valley Regional at CRHS at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m. 27 Varsity at Cromwell High School at 5:30 p.m. JV at 4 p.m.

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September 11 varsity vs Middletown (Scrim.) at CRHS at 9:30 a.m. 14 Varsity at Cromwell at 6 p.m. 15 JV vs Cromwell at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 17 Varsity vs Valley Regional at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 18 JV at Valley Regional at 10:30 a.m. 20 Varsity vs North Branford at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 21 JV at North Branford at 3:45 p.m. 22 Varsity at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m. 23 Varsity vs Hale Ray at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 23 JV vs Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 27 Varsity East Hampton at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 28 JV vs East Hampton at 3:45 p.m. 30 Varsity vs Old Saybrook at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. October 1 JV at Old Saybrook at 3:45 p.m. 4 Varsity at Old Lyme at 3:45 p.m. 5 JV vs Old Lyme at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 7 Varsity at Portland at 6 p.m. 8 JV vs Portland at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 9 Varsity at Morgan Indian River Complex at 2 p.m. 11 JV vs Morgan at CRHS at 10:30 a.m. 12 Varsity at Westbrook at 4 p.m. Girls’ soccer continued 13 JV vs Westbrook at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 15 Varsity vs Morgan at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 23 JV vs varsityalley Regional at CRHS at 10:30 a.m. 16 JV at Morgan at 10:30 a.m. 26 Varsity vs Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 19 Varsity at North Branford at 3:45 p.m. 27 JV at Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m. 20 JV vs North Branford at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 29 Varsity vs Cromwell at CRHS at 3:45 p.m. 21 Varsity at Valley Regional at 5 p.m. 30 JV vs Cromwell at CRHS at 10:30 a.m.

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classes to get right down to business. Principal Laurie Sinder said it’s been a fabulous start to the year at Korn School. “The kids settled in and buses went pretty smoothly,” she said. As for the teachers, they got right to work implementing things learned over the summer, like new reading strategies for students struggling in reading. Memorial School had a “fantastic opening,” according to principal Kevin Brough. He commends Dattco for the buses running so smoothly. “The kids were enthusiastic about coming back, and I couldn’t have asked for a better opening,” he said. “We’re good to go.” Brough is excited about getting solar panels on Memorial School in a few weeks as they’ll be a “positive addition to the school.” At Strong School, principal Scott Nicol said the students had a lot of positive energy on opening day. Eighth graders were tasked with finding and complimenting at least one seventh grade student. Seventh graders practiced visualization techniques to envision a great year ahead. “These are good, positive vibe types of things we’re working on,” he said. Andre Hauser, new principal at Coginchaug High School, said the first day went as smooth as you could hope for, considering “we weren’t sure what to expect with the student parking lot.” But all went well. “Students understood quickly where to go and what to do,” he said, and they realized the upper lot has a little more space than anticipated so names were randomly drawn among seniors who have parking permits. “Working with teenagers every day is always new and exciting,” he said. How was Coginchaug assistant principal Brian Bodner’s first day of school in the district? “It’s been a very smooth transition into the new school year,” he said. “I’ve been impressed with the students and their demeanor. They’re focused on learning, and there is nothing but good things to say so far.”

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Youngsters at John Lyman School, left, and seventh and eighth graders at Strong School, right, are off the bus and headed for the first day of school, last Thursday, Sept. 2.

Left and below, imagines from day one at Korn School: gathering around the flag pole for the annual welcoming activities. With principal Laurie Sinder, below, are Duncan Bates, Erin Harlow, Sarah Smith and Tyler Woodward.

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Middlesex Chamber of Commerce events Member Breakfast featuring U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman will be held on Monday, Sept. 13, from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell. Tickets are $19 per chamber member. Small business seminar, “Secrets to Trade Show Success,” presented by Jim Jackson of the Essex Group, will be held on Tuesday,

Sept. 14, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Middlesex Chamber, 383 Main Street in Middletown. Tickets are $25 per chamber member. Millions of dollars and countless hours are spent every year by businesses promoting their products and services at trade shows and similar events. sOften, much of this time and money are wasted because too few

additional sales or qualified leads are developed. Are you prepared to take advantage of the traffic at the upcoming Middlesex Business Expo or other trade shows can bring to your booth? At this seminar, Jim Jackson of The Essex Group will show you how. The Business After Work event will be held at Pro Physical Therapy, 512 Saybrook Rd. in Middletown, on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. No charge to Chamber members. Join the Chamber staff and other business members for complimentary hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks. This is a great networking opportunity. Don’t forget your business cards! Young Professionals’

Alliance will present “The Future of Middlesex County: A panel discussion revealing the future of our County,” on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Viccaro noted that Connecticut is one of 38 states that has committed to adopting common standards. She explained that administrators across the state have been analyzing how Connecticut schools compare to the common standards. Many of the standards will be new and will have significant curricular implications. Side-by-side comparisons will go out to the districts soon.

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Board member Dr. Joe Ochterski told the board about a new technology he was recently introduced to during a professional development workshop. He described the function of Smart Pens and how he will be piloting them in his classroom in East Hampton this year. The Smart Pen is a great note-taking tool. The pen has an audio component that will record everything happening while you are taking notes. If you touch the notepad where you were writing, it will play back what was being spoken at that time. The audio can also be uploaded onto a computer. The board feels this technology will have good and bad implications. It may

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Member Breakfast with Steve Raab, president, SNY and Keith Hernandez, NY Mets All-Star and Emmy Award-winning Mets analyst for SNY, will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell.

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, the group travels to Sturbridge for lunch at the Oliver Wright Tavern, featuring a choice of Old Sturbridge Village meat pie with brown gravy or grilled salmon with dill butter sauce. After lunch the Cabaret Lulu show will be held in Sturbridge Village Theatre. The holiday celebration show features performers from favorite Broadway shows. Cost is $77 per person. Bus leaves the United Churches parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and returns around 5 p.m. Payment due Nov. 8.

For more information or to register, call 860-347-6924, e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com or visit Middlesexchamber.com.

For more information on either of these trips, contact Ellie Golschneider at 860-3493329 or Karen Dyndiuk at 860-349-3468.

Member Breakfast with Jim Calhoun, UConn men’s head basketball coach, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Crown Plaza in Cromwell.

Board of Education asked board members to review the documents and suggested they contact her if they have specific questions.

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be an item that the Policy Committee may need to review in the near future. Melnik proposed the idea of assembling a Pension Plan Committee to change the structure of the Pension Committee (for all non-Teachers’ Retirement Board eligible employees). He told the board that he hopes to have the new pension plan in place soon, and he is close to getting the agreement signed by the final bargaining group. The plan will be retroactive to July 1, 2010. The committee must include members of the community as well as district representatives. The board needs to decide how many people and who will be on the committee. Board member Bill Currlin gave an update on several items from the Building Committee meeting. He said that the wells at Lyman and Memorial schools are almost complete, but the plan for the Brewster School well has not been accepted by the Department of Public Health (DPH). A meeting was being held Friday with the DPH to try to come up with a new plan. The replacement panels on the roofs at Lyman and Memorial schools are complete. The old panels are being repurposed on the field house building at the track.

Continued from page 6 Currlin also talked about the progress at the athletic fields. He commented that aerial pictures are available on the Durham town website. Paving and line-painting on the staff parking lot will take place in the next week or so. He shared samples of the drainage panels under the track. Currlin explained that there are some drainage issues on the bank that are being corrected. The committee must attend the September meeting of the Durham Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the screening of soil on the site. The substantial completion date for the project is still mid-November. Currlin also briefed the board members about an issue the Transportation Committee discussed during their meeting. There has been a request by the owner of a daycare center to have the school buses turn around in their driveway. The Transportation Committee will be asking the Policy Committee to make a decision on this issue. They feel that it should be on a case by case basis, with some general guidelines. The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15, at John Lyman School.

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Mama Doni in concert

Searching for a spiritual home?

Congregation Adath Israel presents Mama Doni in concert at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19. Enjoy an afternoon of musical fun for the entire family in the main auditorium. Thanks to the generosity of the Director Music Fund, founded by the Director family, the cost is just $10 per family. Refreshments will by served at the end of the show. Mama Doni, a.k.a. Doni Zasloff Thomas, is a mom, educator, performer, songwriter

Emmanuel Church, 50 Emanuel Church Road, Killingworth “The Little Church in the Wilderness” might just be that place. Please join them on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. to celebrate “new membership” Sunday. Their members come from many towns within Middlesex County and New Haven County and range in age from 1 to 91. They’re married, single, divorced, widowed, firefighters, communicators, judges, lawyers, paralegals, investigators, engineers, wallpaper hangers, homemakers, retirees; students….you get the idea! They’re a diverse group who have one thing in common — they have all chosen

and lead singer in The Mama Doni Band, winner of the 2008 Simcha Award for “Inspiring Joy Through Music,” in competition with more than 100 bands from 15 different countries at the International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, Holland. She was invited back to Amsterdam in 2009 to perform a concert and conduct a workshop. More information is available at www.mamadoni.com. For reservations, call the synagogue office at 860-346-4709.

Durham author to speak at Chester synagogue Amy Bloom, nationally acclaimed author of the newly released collection, Where the God of Love Hangs Out, will speak at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek in Chester on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 9:30 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served. Bloom is the author of two novels and three collections of short stories and is a nominee for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her stories have appeared in Best American Short Stories, Prize Stories: The O. Henry Awards and numerous anthologies here and abroad. She has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, among many other publications and has won a National Magazine Award. The New York Times Book Review wrote about her novel Love Invents Us, “She

writes lyrically and describes complicated emotional states with great sensitivity and tenderness.” Bloom lives in Connecticut and has taught at Yale University for the last decade. She will now be Wesleyan University’s Writer-in-Residence. Where the God of Love Hangs Out will be available for signing at the program. “Books and Bagels,” a free series, is produced by the CBSRZ program committee. Other authors and books to be presented in 2010 are: Roya Kakakian, Journey to the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran on Oct. 17; Suzanne Levine, The Haberdasher’s Daughter on Dec. 12; and Dorie Greenspan, Around My French Table on Jan. 16. The public is invited to attend. For further information, call 860-526-8920.

The Children’s Home will be hosting the seventh annual Taste of Cromwell on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Holy Apostle’s College and Seminary, Prospect Hill Road in Cromwell, starting at 7 p.m. Wine tasting, sponsored by Liquor World of Cromwell and Granby. There will be food from Crowne Plaza, New Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Zerio’s, O’Rourke’s Diner, Sweet Harmony Café and Bakery, Subway, Public Market, Ruby Tuesday’s, the Children’s Home Food services department and more.

The event also features a silent auction with items ranging from European facials to a safari frip for two! Tickets are available for $20 in advance or $25 at the door and sponsorships are also available. Business will receive recognition for their contributions before, during and after the event. Sponsorship tickets to the event. If you would like more information about the Taste of Cromwell, contact Sharon Graves at 860-635-6010 or sgraves@childhome.org. You can also visit www.childhome.org.

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Emmanuel Church as the place to express their faith, get some spiritual nourishment and, of course, to spend time together in fellowship. Their doors are open to persons of any faith and of good will who seek deeper meaning in their

lives and strength to carry the daily challenges and difficulties. They come together every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. to pray, worship, and sing; and always join in fellowship after service. There is a Sunday school for children and education forums for adults. Outreach activities include Helping Hands Food Bank, Amazing Grace Food Pantry, St.Vincent de Paul’s soup kitchen, a pig roast/chicken barbecue and the “Four Seasons Plus” concert series. For more information about the Little Church in the Wilderness, visit www.littlechurchinthewilderness.org.

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Middletown car show will bring back those automotive memories

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The Composer’s Choir, under the direction of Dan Shaw during a recording session. The Composer’s Choir has become a cultural gift to the Middlefield community. On Aug. 29 they performed seven original compositions in a recital. The choir, which includes professional singers and some local people, is directed by Shaw. The choir holds a limited number of rehearsals, a performance for the community and then a recording session, so that the sung pieces will be available to the composers. After the August concert, two of the composers were available for discussion with the audience. Composer Hyag Boyadjian was asked about his piece, “An Infant Born.” He described the creative, evolving process of his work. The next public performance of this choir is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church. Photo submitted by Alma Elder

Which do you remember more clearly: the captain of your high school football team or his prized Corvette? Relive those teen-dream memories on Sunday, Oct. 3, when you see a 1960 Corvette in pristine condition as the featured car at the Middlesex County Historical Society’s antique and classic car and truck show and flea market. The show, in its 25th year, is moving to a new location, Middletown High School on LaRosa Lane in Middletown. Car registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and judging starts at 11:30 a.m. with trophies awarded at 2:30 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 10. General admission is $3, children under 12 are free; car registration is $10. There is no cut-off date for cars being placed in the car corral, whereas cars registered for judging must be dated 1985 or

older. There are 16 classes of cars and trucks, including fire apparatus and military vehicles. This year’s featured car is owned by Al and Marie Johnson of Broad Brook. It was made in St. Louis, Missouri and the 7,979th one made out of 10,261 that year. It weighs 2,985 lbs and is powered by a 283 ci engine. The new car cost $5,134 when the average yearly salary was $5,400 and gasoline cost $.25 a gallon. Some of the options included heater, courtesy light and hard-top as well as soft-top. This was the last year for tail lights, formed into the rounded rear fenders, and for the distinctive heavy “teeth” in the grill. Although the car is 50 years old, the Johnsons drive it on a regular basis. Large and enthusiastic crowds greet the show each year. The handsome one-of–a-

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The Haddam Volunteer Fire Company auxiliary will hold its annual military whist card party on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the new firehouse, 439 Saybrook Rd. in Haddam. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., and the game will start at 7:30 p.m. A raffle drawing will be held after the game. Tickets are $6 and $5 for senior citizens age 60 and over, and will be sold at the door. For more in formation, call Bette at 860-345-4709.

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Join teaching artists, students and friends of Wesleyan University’s Green Street Arts Center on Friday, Sept. 10, for a celebration of creativity. Guests can preview Green Street’s fall calendar with mini-classes in Salsa dance, West African drumming and more. There will also be performances featuring music and dance from around the world, visual arts projects for the whole family, food from Green Street’s partner restaurants and guided tours. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. at 617 Main Street for the official opening of Green Street’s new mural on the wall of St. Vincent DePaul place. At 6 p.m. the event moves across the street to Green Street Arts Center and concludes at 8 p.m. This is the kick-off event for Green Street’s fall season of classes, which starts on Sept. 13 and features such classes as Tai Chi, Yoga, West African drumming, writing workshop, and sound recording. To register for classes or request more info, visit www. greenstreetartscenter.org or call 860-685-7871. Registration is now available online. Wesleyan University’s Green Street Arts Center is located at 51 Green St. in Middletown.

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Masonicare’s Lunch and Learn series returns to Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St., on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at noon with a program on memory loss. Carl Anderson will present an overview of memory loss, including age related memory loss and ways to maintain memory. Anderson has worked in therapeutic recreation for over 20 years and is Masonicare’s vice president for fraternal relations and community benefit. A light lunch will be provided and reservations can be made by contacting the library at 203265-6754 or online at www.wallingford.lioninc.org and linking to calendar of events. This program is free and open to the public.

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The public is invited to a seminar on nutrition and brain health. The event, “Food for Thought: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Brain,” will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at The Village at South Farms, 645 Old Saybrook Rd., Middletown. Nancy B. Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D., president of HealthCare Insights, will present the seminar. She is a founder of the national Alzheimer’s Association and has developed the Memory Preservation Nutrition Program, designed to help improve brain and body health. Attendees will learn more about research-based ideas on how brain-healthy nutrition, especially when combined with other healthy lifestyles, helps reduce risk and may delay progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; please RSVP by calling the Village at South Farms at 860-344-8788.

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New real estate company with modern elements on in Durham By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times With the opening of New England Homes and Properties on Main Street in Durham, Tammy Morse is fulfilling her dream of owning her own real estate company. Morse, a former agent with RE/MAX and Berardino Realtors, was all set to start this endeavor at the start of the year, but a brain tumor and diagnosis of Cushing’s disease slowed things down. In the midst of renting and renovating the 370 Main Street location, Morse went off to Pittsburgh for brain surgery. When she returned, she couldn’t wait to get started. New England Homes and Properties officially opened in February. Aside from herself, Morse hired four other

agents. “We’re a well-rounded team,” said Morse. “We have all different backgrounds so we bring differences to the table. They really are part of my primary family, and we share the same values.” The closeness of the company is just one of its strengths. Another is the use of programs, such as Docusign and Sharepoint, that allow for reduced use of paper and better efficiency. “We’re trying to go green and save the environment,” she said. The real estate company also has an iPhone application “that is awesome. It will allow customers to send an email while they are driving in a neighborhood, and they can tell us if they like the house.” It will pinpoint their exact location and send an email to Morse.

When asked about the housing market, Morse said, “It’s tough and there will probably be a lot more foreclosures.” On the upside, she recognizes that Durham is “pretty solid.” Her family moved to Durham six years ago. Morse’s husband had always wanted to live in Durham. Being in the business, she searched for the right place. “He wanted a stream and a pond, so when I found a home with those two requirements, we were done,” she explained. “I love what I do; I love helping people,” she continued. New England Homes and Properties is located at 370 Main Street Durham where Favorite Things used to be. They will hold a grand opening on Oct. 2 with a fundraiser to support WFSB/Chan-

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(Continued from page 13) answer the age-old question, “Which berries are safe to eat?” Visitors to the MPNC will learn all about edible wild plants from seaweed to chicory — that pretty lavender plant growing on the roadside which happens to be used for making a coffee-like drink. Aside from what’s tasty, this nature hour also teaches which plants are used for medicinal purposes. “People think nature center and they think animals. We want to take them beyond that,” said Miller. All programs at the MPNC are free to the public throughout the years. For more information call 203-245-8743 or visit www.friendsofhammonasset.org.

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Athletic Coordinator is Kevin Larson; the coaches are es Robb Bajoros for the boys and Steve Anderson for the girls September 15 at East Hampton 20 Berlin at home 22 at RHAM 27 Portland at home 29 at Rocky Hill October 4 Cromwell (no JV) at home 6 Rocky Hill at home 8 at Colchester (no JV) 13 East Hampton at home 15 at Berlin 18 RHAM at home 20 at Cromwell (no JV) 25 at Portland 28 Colchester (no JV) at home Varsity games start at 3:30 p.m. JV games start immediately after. Home game sites to be determined.

ative cuisine that will be available. Gouveia Vineyard’s fine wine will provide the perfect pairings! A silent auction with donations from Mallove’s Jewelers and many other shops will help to raise funds to support the design phase of the project. Come one, come all on Sept. 29 to Gouveia Vineyards, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Road in Wallingford. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Go to www.campingersoll.midymca.org.to purchase tickets ($40 per person or $75 per couple), or call 860-343-6207. Camp Ingersoll is a Portland-based Middlesex YMCA camp serving Durham and Middlefield, and many ohter surrounding communities. For info, contact: Patrick Connelly, senior director, Middlesex YMCA at 860-3436207 or pconnelly@midymca for more information.

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Attention all YMCA Camp Ingersoll alumni and any others who enjoy a truly tasty, deliciously delectable, simply scrumptious event – a wine and food tasting on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Relax and enjoy the picturesque landscape of Gouveia Winery and help begin the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the popular Middlesex YMCA’s Camp Ingersoll. This event launches a series of fundraisers that will lead to the construction of an amphitheater, which all Camp Ingersoll children from surrounding towns will enjoy for years to come. Lyman Orchards, Cantina Café Ristorante, The Inn at Middletown, Firehouse Steakhouse, Eli Canon’s Tap Room, Mezzo Grill, Amici’s, First and Last Tavern, Time Out Taverne and Kim’s Cottage Confections are some of the many sponsors of the cre-

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Athletic Coordinator is Kevin Larson; the coaches are Melissa Bichun and Alaina Colegrove September 17 vs RHAM at home, boys run first 21 at Portland girls run first 22 at Berlin boys run first 28 at Cromwell girls run first 30 Tems/Madison at home, boys run first October 5 East Hampton/Adams at home, girls run first 7 Rocky Hill, Adams and Prospect at home, boys run first 12 at RHAM girls run first 14 Portland at home boys run first 19 Berlin/Adams at home, girls run first 21 Cromwell at home, boys run first 26 at TEMS in Meriden girls run first 29 MMSL Invitational at Sunny Crest Park In Rocky Hill (Rain Date: Mon. Nov. 1 at Rocky Hill) Home meets start by 4:10 p.m. and away meets re) turn to Strong about 5:30 p.m.

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28 Football (Frompage 1) games left, they’ll hold one of the top two seats in the division for those playoffs. If they win both playoff games, they have the opportunity to host the championships at Falcon Field in Meriden. “We’re playing for home field advantage,” said Bortz. “If we stay undefeated these next two games, we can potentially host the New England Football League championships. According to Bortz, the top six teams go through the bracket, and the winner plays the northern division comprised of teams from New Hampshire and Vermont. Local players Sean Meadows, of Middlefield, Michael Cabelus, Sr. and Michael “Mike” Cabelus, Jr., of Middlefield, Tyler Rogers, of Middlefield, Dylan Gervais, of Middlefield, and coaches Mike Baranowski, of

Durham, and Craig Gervais, of Middlefield, play next in Mansfield, Mass., on Sept. 11, against the Southern New England Rage. The following game is also on the road, Sept. 19, in Westfield, Mass., against the Pioneer Valley Indians. Gervais said the Panthers give an opportunity for anyone in town or other areas who wants to play and who loves the game, to play in a men’s league. If interested for next season, which begins Summer 2011 and runs for 10 weeks in the regular season, go to Connecticutpanthers.com for contact information to sign up. Gervais hopes to play at the new field at Coginchaug High School in the future. But more importantly, he would love to see more people involved in town. As a side note, there are, coincidentally, two sets of father-son members on the team. Michael and Mike Jr.

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Cabelus and Craig and Dylan Gervais. Bortz recently asked on the team’s message board, “How common is a father-son combination in the league? The answer, he learned, is it’s not really too uncommon, or at least it doesn’t seem so. In the New England Football league alone, there are at least five or six father-sons playing in league!

Above, the Panthers in action. Left, Sean Meadows, of Middlefield, is among the local residents on the team.

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CRHS softball: All Shoreline Conference first team By John Esposito Special to Town Times The CRHS Blue Devils softball team had three players selected to the All Shoreline Conference First Team. Yes, that’s three ladies, Lauren Esposito, Mari Handley and Mallorie Dorflinger. Sophomore first baseman Esposito was also named to the Middletown Press All Area Team. Head coach Ann Moscovics describes her as “the spark to our offense.” The sophomore batted .513 with a .679 on-base percentage, leading the team. She picked up 24 RBIs and scored 32 runs. Defensively at first base, “Espo” committed just five errors in 25 games. She also started two games as pitcher, winning both starts. Additionally, Esposito was voted team MVP by her coaches and peers. Junior catcher Dorflinger threw out 13 of 17 runners who attempted to steal against the team. She also picked off seven batters at first or third in 12 attempts.

Additionally, Dorflinger was selected as the SLC Catcher of the Year. She batted .342 with 13 RBIs. Coach Moscovics describes her catcher as a fierce competitor. Dorflinger was also named to the Middletown Press All Area Team. She is the team’s captain and unquestioned leader. Sophomore pitcher Handley was not only named to the All SLC First Team, but is also All-SLC Pitcher of the Year! Handley held opposing batters to a 1.21 ERA while striking out 169 batters in 157 innings. Moscovics said Mari “has a tremendous work ethic.” She came into the season under the radar, and deservedly won the starting job through her perseverance and ability. Handley was also named to the Middletown Press All Area Team,

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and was voted team MIP by her coached and peers. Of note is that the team also had two other players garner All SLC honors. Senior centerfielder Jess Plourde was named to the All

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the team for next year. Esposito, Handley, Dorflinger and Delvecchio, together with an extremely talented host of players, will again be a formidable force in the Shoreline Conference and Class S.

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If you are looking for a way to be part of the largest all volunteer fair in North America, then sign up today to either sell tickets, take tickets or hand stamp. This is a great way to get involved and a fun time is always guaranteed. Shifts are only three or four hours long and for your time, you will receive a one-day general admission ticket and a parking pass. This is perfect for anyone — including students who need volunteer hours, boy and girl scouts, and those who just love the fair. For more information, please contact Robin Fujio today at 860-344-7243.

Photo shows the entire SLC first team. Our three girls are last three on the right. L to R: Lauren Esposito, Mari Handley, Mallorie Dorflinger.

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DiVincentis wins Junior PGA Player of the Year It has been one of the most dominating seasons in CT Section PGA Junior Golf Tour history for Elizabeth DiVincentis of Durham. On Aug. 11, DiVincentis clinched the 13-18-year-old Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive year in record fashion. DiVincentis shot a season-best, three-under-par 68 at Norwich Golf Club to earn the 10th of her 11 victories of the year. She started with two of her six birdies and cruised to a 13-stroke victory over Marissa Grillo in the girls’ 13-15 division to earn the accolade. At season’s end, DiVincentis accumulated 836 points over the 17 tournaments she entered this season, which earned her an early victory over the second place point finisher. In the boys’ division, John Flaherty earned the Player of the Year Award over Gil Lassen of Cheshire, earning 411.75 points over Lassen’s 297.25. Flaherty clinched the honor at the season ending tournament on Aug. 29 at Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam, where he shot a one-over-par 72. Both DiVincentis and Flaherty will be honored at the annual Connecticut Section PGA Special Awards Banquet to be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, at MGM Foxwoods Resort Casino.

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By Bob Dynia Special to the Town Times The local “Old Man’s” competition in the Middlesex County Men’s 40 and over softball league heats up in a few days, as the Time Out Taverne and United Concrete teams play twice within a 25 hour period. The teams will get together on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. at Vinal Field in Middletown, then again on Monday, Sept. 13, at the same location. United Concrete will serve as host on Sunday; TOT is home team for the Monday contest. With the regular season winding down, both teams are looking for another win or two as they jockey for playoff position. In this area’s edition of the Hatfields and the McCoys, each team’s managers took turns taking pot shots at the other. UC’s leader Gary Salva has been heard to say that TOT’s rookie manager Bob Dynia “couldn’t manage his way out of a paper bag.” Dynia countered with “Gary finished second in a vote for UC’s best looking player. The rest of the team tied for first.” The Sunday game could be an opportunity to see TOT old timers; those who have made verbal commitments include Al Miller, Bud Fallon, John Wade and Jim Dowling. Fan parking is available at Mercy High School; the field is just across the street from the lot. TOT ends their regular season at Nolan Field in Portland against Mad Murphy’s on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m. The team invites their rabid fans to cheer on the team and their favorites.

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Cub Scout Pack 33 is holding a registration on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Colman’s Church. Call cubmaster Heather Baker at 860-3490531.

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Friday, September 10, 2010

Found cat

This female cat has been in the Derby Road area in Rockfall for a few days. If you know who she belongs to, contact the Middlefield dog warden at 860-349-3980.

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Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 27 Royal Oak Drive in Durham. Items include antiques, collectibles, tools, snow blower, riding mower, tables, chairs, electronics and much more, rain or shine.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12. From 9-4 Saturday, 9-2 on Sunday. At 17 Aresco Drive in Rockfall, off Main Street. There will be lemonade and cookie stands, furniture, household and kids’ items. NO early birds.

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Amazing Views! Beautifully converted horse barn having 44 acres of town owned property directly across the street. Located on a picturesque country road with wonderful views. Tastefully finished spacious interior offers 3 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, radiant heat in floors, and many exciting features over 3163 sq. ft. finished living area. Call Berardino Realtors at 860-3490344 today for more information or a private showing!

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Thomas Lyman House Stately and symmetrical, the circa 1778 spacious and comfortable Thomas Lyman IV Georgian-style home reflects the rising ambition of a new country. Providing the perfect combination of rural privacy with the convenience of gentrified village living, this noteworthy 12 room residence occupies 13 sub-dividable picturesque acres with ponds, streams, and waterfalls. Classical ornamentation throughout. Call Berardino Realtors today 860-349-0344 for more information or a private showing!

Private Pond Idyllic and serene setting w/large private rear yard and pond for fishing, swimming & nature watching. Custom built 4 BR, 1719 sq. ft. Contemporary w/great double sided fireplace and open floor plan. Needs TLC. $350,000. For more information or a private showing, call Berardino Realtors 860-349-0344 today!

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Durham - 1.56 Acres $95,000 Higganum - 2 Acres $125,000 Durham - 4.42 Acres $125,000 Middlefield - 4.12 Acres $150,000 Durham - 2.81 Acres $174,900 Guilford - 3.33 acres $199,900 Guilford - 2.77 Acres $199,900 Durham - 2.45 Acres $250.000 Durham 6.16 Acres $250,000 Durham - 6.05 Acres $350,000 Guilford - 6 Acres $385,000 Call Berardino Realtors 860-349-0344 for more information today!

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