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Volume 18, Issue 22

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

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School year 2011-12 begins Storm update on selectmen’s agenda By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times A rainy day didn’t damper the back-to-school vibes that were felt around Durham and Middlefield on Sept. 6 as students in Regional School District 13 headed into their first day of the 2011-12 school year. Superintendent of Schools Sue Viccaro agreed. “Despite the rain, I think we had a good opening.” But forget the rain — how about the fact that a hurricane delayed the opening of school, which was supposed to be Sept. 1? Viccaro responded, “It set us back, but we coped well. We were fortunate to get the power back after a couple days.” At the next Board of Education meeting on Sept. 14, it will be determined if the delayed opening will have any affect on the school calendar. Viccaro had the opportu-

nity to visit all the buildings on Day 1, and she noted that everyone was quite positive. The school bus route changes that took place at the start of this school year may have “made some folks unhappy,” Viccaro said, “but we’re looking at every situation from a safety standpoint, and we asked parents to follow a procedure if they have concerns. Parents have put (their thoughts) into writing, and we’ve made some changes. Every year at the beginning of school, it takes a few days to settle down. It’s a little more involved this year beSee School, page 11

In this issue ... Calendar ...........................4 Durham Briefs................13 Middlefield Briefs ..........12 Sports..........................26-27 Spotlight.........................24

Monday, Aug. 29, Emergency Management met with Durham’s First Selectman, Laura Francis, to discuss the The last two weeks have shelter. The decision to have been a bit unusual with the the one shelter bestorm, clean-up and tween the two towns Labor Day holiday; was made because therefore, the major Coginchaug Regiontopic on the agenda al High School at the Middlefield (CRHS) has better Board of Selectmen and more appropri(BOS) meeting on ate shower facilities Tuesday, Sept. 6, than Memorial was a Hurricane School. There was Irene update by Teralso a cost savings; ry Parmelee, MidParmelee said that it dlefield’s emertakes about $1,300 gency management per day to open a director. shelter. Before the storm, Submitted by Jennifer DeFlippo Emergency ManParmelee contacted agement met with Antoinette Astle, These CL&P trucks lined up at Brewster town agent for the School at 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 restoring power. Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) elderly, to inform der to make sure everything on a daily basis during the her of the town’s need for was ready to go. seniors to be contacted and “During the storm and af- clean-up, sometimes multito have enough food and water, the Lake Beseck dam ple times a day, according to ter for 72 hours on their own, was monitored,” Parmelee Parmelee. “They were workin case people couldn’t be stated, “to make sure we didreached after the storm due n’t have a catastrophe.” On See Storm, page 5 By Cheri Kelley Town Times

to power outages. On Friday before the storm, there was a meeting with Emergency Management and First Selectman Jon Brayshaw in or-

Bring on the sights, sounds and faces of a new school year

Photos by Cheri Kelley; taken at Lyman School on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Music on the green at the fair Middi and the Country Gentlemen (including Middi Sutherland of Middlefield) will be performing again this year at the Durham Fair on Friday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the green. They liked her so much last year that they gave her an extra half hour! Middi has two CDs and is

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Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give us a call at 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. The photos of the barn raising in the last issue were of the replacement of an 1810 barn, not 1820, on the Gulielmetti farm on Mica Hill Road in Durham.

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that contribute to substance abuse prevention in the community. A total of five awards will be presented to members of the community ranging from high school students to business leaders and elected officials. This awards presentation will take place at MCSAAC’s 21st annual meeting on Oct. 14 at the Inn at Middletown. The awards are: - The 2011 Prevention Program Award, which highlights an outstanding local prevention initiative at the town, school or regional level. The award is designed to honor both innovative programs and those that have become institutions in their respective communities. - The 2011 Terry Concannon Award, which is for an elected official, such as mayor, selectman or legislator, who has made strides in reducing substance abuse and/or contributed to community wellness by promoting prevention initiatives. - The 2011 Father Michael O’Hara Volunteer Award, which goes to an outstanding individual whose volunteer work at the local level has contributed to reducing substance abuse through prevention initiatives in his or her community. - The 2011 Harry Eben Burr Business Award for Prevention Awareness,

which is for a member of the Middlesex County business community (either business or individual) who has gone above and beyond to implement, promote or support substance abuse prevention and/or recovery efforts. - The 2011 Youth Volunteer Award, which is presented to an outstanding young person (or youth group) whose volunteer work has contributed to reducing substance abuse through prevention initiatives in his or her school and community. For a nomination form, please go to www.mcsaac.org or call Lisa Mason at 860-347-5959. For further information about MCSAAC activities, please contact Betsey Chadwick at 860-346-5959 or e-mail her at betsey@mcsaac.org.

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The United Churches of Durham invites you to a night of food, fun and entertainment. A lobster dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. This fully-catered event will be held in the Fellowship Hall (228 Main Street). The church and its steeple have been a part of Durham’s landscape since 1847. Due in part to this past winter’s weather, the steeple is in dire need of repair. This fundraiser will help defray the costs of its repair so that we can all enjoy the classic view of New England’s white church steeples in our own town for years to come. The menu for the evening (prepared by Clam Bakes of CT) includes a one-and-a-half pound lobster, grilled chicken breast, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, mixed green salad and rolls and butter. Dessert will be provided by Paul the Ice Cream Man and can be purchased that evening. Entertainment for the event will be provided by Durham’s own CJ West and the Downtown Train, a fivepiece musical and vocal ensemble playing a dynamic blend of the best of today’s country, timeless rhythm and blues and classic and new rock. Tickets must be purchased in advance (cash or check only). For tickets or information, please call or e-mail Sue Cipriani at 860-575-3502 and scipriani67@gmail.com or Liz Cipollina at 860-685-0207 and aaronjess@aol.com.

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September 9 Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge with great people. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at 860-346-6611 for bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at 860-343-6724 with further questions. 4 C’s Square Dance Club The Durham Cogin-Chuggers and the Cheshire Cats Square Dance clubs have merged to form the new “4 C’s Square Dance Club.” The club will hold their New Club Kick-Off Dance at Brewster School from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Bill Mager will be the caller and Sue Lucibello the cuer. For more information, please call 860-349-8084 or 203-272-7463.

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Dudley Farmers’ Market The Farmers’ Market at the Dudley Farm, corner of routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford, is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 29. Local and organic produce, herbs, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, jewelry, knitted things, gift items and more homemade and homegrown items are sold. Tag & Bake Sale From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Middlesex Health Care Center will be holding tag and bake sales to help raise money for the “Walk To End Alzheimers.” Middlesex Health Care Center is located at 100 Randolph Rd. in Middletown. This event is open to the community, and it will be held rain or shine. If you have any questions or have items you wish to donate, please contact Meredith at 860-3440353. Closer to Free Bike Ride The first annual Closer to Free bike ride, to benefit Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, will be today. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:45 a.m. Ride begins at 7 a.m. sharp. Over 200 riders have signed up to ride. The

ride begins and concludes at the Yale Bowl Complex with 25-, 65- and 100-mile routes along the Connecticut shoreline. For more information, contact Mark D’Antonio at mark.dantonio@ynhh.org or 203-688-2493.

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September 11 Free Community Supper The Church of the Epiphany will sponsor a free community supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The church is providing the meal, and Notre Dame is providing desserts. They will need setup and break-down help. Setup is at 4:30 p.m. They also will need food. Please contact Debbie Proctor with your offer to help at 860-349-5333 or e-mail at deborah.proctor@yale.edu. Your help will be greatly appreciated. 9/11 Remembrance The 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will begin with a bell ringing at the United Churches. The bell will toll at 8:46 a.m., the precise moment of the first attack on the World Trade Center, and at 9:02 a.m., the moment of the attack on the second tower. We ask that each resident pause to observe these moments in silence and reflection and listen for the sound of the church bell as it tolls for those lost in the attack. At 6 p.m. we will hold the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on the south end of the town green. All members of our community are encouraged to join those who serve our town through volunteerism in emergency services, community service, town government, as well as those who have served our nation in the armed services, as we mark the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Patriotic Tribute The Vocal Chords will host a 10th anniversary 9/11 patriotic tribute at the Bushnell at 2 p.m. This is going to be quite spectacular as firemen, policemen, EMS, military, bagpipers, honor/color guards and local dignitaries will be participating. If you know of anyone who belongs to any of these organizations who would be interested in participating, please have

them contact Sandy Zajac at 860-347-2688. A Cultural Hero In a free program, legendary pianist Byron Janis talks of his new book and his triumph over arthritis — and plays in memory of the victims of 9/11. Janis, the first American pianist to play in the Soviet Union and one of the towering figures of classical music, comes to Chester in a free program at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek today at 3 p.m. 9/11 Memorial The fire department will be dedicating a memorial to all who died on 9/11 today at noon at the Middlefield firehouse. The memorial centerpiece is a piece of steel beam from the World Trade Center. All are invited to come for the dedication.

MONDAY

September 12 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. Following the lunches on Mondays is game time, which includes billiards, Wii and cards. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and their monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall or on their website: www.middlefieldct.org. Durham 60+ Club Meetings will resume today at the United Churches of Durham Fellowship Hall at the corner of Route 68 and Main St. The blood pressure clinic will be held at noon with the regular meeting at 1 p.m. The nominating committee will be selected at this meeting, and the well-received bake sale and produce sale will occur after the meeting. The public is welcome. Free to Breathe® This 5k run/walk and onemile walk will be Sept. 18 at Glastonbury High School (330

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Hubbard St.). The mail-in registration deadline is today; the online registration deadline is Sept. 14. You can register the day of the event for a higher cost. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from this event will benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs.

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September 13 Senior Center Bocce Come to the Middlefield Community Center every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for bocce. This is the last session for the summer. For more information, call the center at 860-349-7121. FREE Classes for Seniors From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today and Sept. 15, take free classes at the Core Club, including a chair exercise class for the active adult, functional training for everyday activities, balance work as well as light strength training with free weights, medicine balls, therapy bands, stretch exercises and light cardio. Located at 350 Main St. in Durham in Carolyn Adams Common. Destination Durham Every Tuesday at 1 and 7 p.m. on Comcast Channel 19, Destination Durham will be aired for those living in Durham. DVDs are also available at the Levi Coe and Durham libraries.

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September 14 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. Girl Scout Info Night Girl Scouts will be holding an information night for parents of girls in grades K-12 for troops based in Durham and Middlefield at 7 p.m. at Levi Coe Library. Please contact either Lisa Deschnow from Girl Scouts of Connecticut at 860-347-5768, ext. 3751,

or Sheryl Slight at 860-3492428 or e-mail slightes@sbcglobal.net. Meet Democratic Candidate Meet the Democratic candidate running for first selectman in Middlefield at 12:45 p.m. Lucy Petrella will be on hand to address seniors and their issues and concerns. All are welcome. This event will be held in the Senior Center dining room in the Community Center. Senior Center Breakfast Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown will be sponsoring a breakfast at the Middlefield Senior Center on Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. Reservations for this breakfast must be made by today. Please call the center if you would like to come to the breakfast.

THURSDAY

September 15 Korn Open House Korn School will have its open house today at 6 p.m. Free Hoop Class Come to Core Club at 10:15 a.m. for a great way to give your body a total workout while having fun — hooping! We will cover basics — keeping the hoop up, altering directions, off-body hooping in different planes and more. We will have a hoop waiting for you. Core Club is located at 350 Main St. in Durham. Call 860-349-9100.

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September 16 MILE Fall Program Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education (MILE) announces the fall schedule of programs which will begin with orientation/open house today at 10 a.m. This meeting and most of the programs, which begin on Monday, Oct. 3, will be held at Middlesex Community College (MxCC), 100 Training Hill Rd. in Middletown. This fall’s line-up includes sessions on Civil War music, letters from a Civil War private, and history of the Civil War. For more info or to receive a brochure, you may call 860-343-5863 or go online at www.mileonline.org.

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ing hard and did the best they could,” he said. For those homeowners who had lines ripped from their houses by fallen trees, the time it took to get the power on was longer. Many folks didn’t know that the lines from the street to individual homes are the homeowner’s responsibility. Brayshaw said, “CL&P did a miraculous job for us; they were on top of it, under the circumstances.” On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the town met with FEMA and are urging residents and business owners who suffered a financial loss to call 1-800-6213362 to get the guidelines to see who qualifies for reimbursement. Parmelee said, “It is important for people to document any bills and take pictures of any damage.” Parmelee wanted to publicly thank the residents who volunteered at the shelter, as well as the deputy director, Brian Dumas, and the First Selectman. “All in all, it went smoothly; a lot of hours were put in, lessons were learned.”

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The Durham Democratic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club sold home baked bread from the booth on the left for more than 50 years. The booth to the right was the Democratic Town Committee Jamaican Patty Booth, now located in a new booth on Canfield Lane. Photo by Mary Ryan By Ona McLaughlin Special to the Town Times The 2011 Durham Fair will no doubt have many tempting food offerings, but one booth will be missing. The Durham Democratic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Homemade Bread Booth is closing its doors after more than 50 years. The Bread Booth was one of the few remaining fair booths that produced from scratch the products it sold. Each year, club members and friends baked and sold

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ered and placed in freezers. The town-wide donations were supplemented with bread from â&#x20AC;&#x153;quantity bakersâ&#x20AC;? whose ingredients were purchased by the club and who turned out 100 or more loaves each. That system worked for more than 20 years, but townwide donations waned as more women worked outside their homes. The club then went to group baking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; renting the United Churchesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kitchen for a week and baking the core product, 750 quick breads of 10 or more varieties. Individual bakers provided the remaining stock. Among the favorites through the years were sour cream coffee cakes and Swedish almond cakes. Funds from the bread sale went to local and state campaigns, a yearly scholarship award to a graduating Coginchaug senior, a donation to the Durham Public Library during Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History Month for adultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books about women and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues and publishing absentee voter ballot information. The Durham Democratic Party will be well-represented at the 2011 fair with a brand new booth in a new location, and the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club

is excited to be helping. However, the new fair booth location doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lend itself to the display and sale of specialty breads. The club may find a way to offer some customer favorites through other venues, and readers will be informed of any sales. So hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gift from the Durham Democratic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club in honor of its long baking tradition:

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and sprinkle with 3/4 of the topping. Pour remaining batter in pan and sprinkle remaining topping. Bake 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out on to plate and serve. Durham Fair update Durham Fair president Gene Chiappetta said the moving of the departments from the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall to the Llama Barn is going very well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The llama building was all cleaned out and scrubbed down and the departments are putting up the borrowed shelving we have. Everyone is working really hard.â&#x20AC;? Marketing coordinator Michelle LaPointe added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is going well. The exhibitors that are going down to the Llama Barn are figuring how itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all going to get set up. The big thing is how everyone has been cooperative â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great team effort.â&#x20AC;? Due to the amount of water, the plan is not to use Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm for Durham Fair parking but to make more use of Strickland Farm on Cherry Hill Road in Middlefield. See page 20 for Durham Fair exhibitor deadlines.

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Road named in honor of late official By Ona McLaughlin Special to the Town Times The Durham section of State Highway Route 79 will be dedicated as the David Lavine Memorial Highway on Friday, Sept., 9, at 1 p.m. on the Durham Town Green. State Representative Matt Lesser, who spearheaded the designation, will join other state and local dignitaries, along with David’s widow Gladys Lavine, in the ceremony honoring the longserving Democratic State Representative, who died in December 2010. David Lavine won the 100th Assembly District seat in 1970 and quickly distinguished himself by introducing the Inland Wetlands and

Watercourses Act, legislation that is still in effect today. Named “Environmental Legislator of the Year” by his peers, he ran for re-election in 1972 but was defeated in a Nixon landslide. Out of office, he used funds from a Ford Foundation grant to help towns implement the new inland wetlands regulations. He won back his seat in 1976 and three years later became chairman of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee. He later became assistant majority leader and deputy speaker of the house. He served Durham and the other 100th District towns for 18 years until his retirement in 1992. After leaving the Legislature, he worked as director of energy policy

in the State Office of Policy and Management and as vice president of energy policy at Central Connecticut State University. A New York City native, David took to small town rural life and loved representing the town’s interests in Hartford. He was a fierce competitor at chess, tennis and in debate. He loved cooking and entertaining at his former home on Pisgah Road. David and Gladys moved to their waterfront home in Middletown, RI, in 1998, where he joined the Democratic Town Committee and served there as its chairman. The public is cordially invited to the ceremony today, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. on the Durham Town Green.

Civil War Day on Sept. 24 One hundred fifty years ago, Fort Sumter was lost to the Confederates on April 14, Joseph Mansfield was promoted to brigadier general in charge of the defenses of Washington by President Lincoln on May 14, Union troops were badly defeated at the first battle of Bull Run on July 21 and ordinary citizens volunteered to fight to save the Union. Company G of the 14th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer

Infantry will bring that calamitous year to life as they encamp in the backyard of General Mansfield’s home on Main Street in Middletown on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will feature demonstrations of camp life, including drilling and firearms demonstrations, cooking and other skills that kept the soldiers ready for combat. Participants will be able to interact with the reenactors, some of whom ap-

peared in the films Glory, Gettysburg and Gods and Generals. Members of Company G also travel to Gettysburg twice a year to help maintain monuments to the 14th CT erected there. The day’s events will also feature the music of the Civil War era at 11 a.m. performed by Connecticut’s first official State Troubadour, Tom Callinan. Tom has developed See Civil War, page 20

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In Durham, the traditional gathering on the town green will be held at 6 p.m. with special invitations issued to fire and medical emergency first responders, veterans and community volunteers, and special music is planned for this 10th marking of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon and the failed attack on the U.S. Capitol. In addition, United Churches of Durham will toll their steeple bells in the morning at the time that the planes hit the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in NYC — first at 8:46 and then at 9:02 a.m. Residents are asked to observe a moment of silence as they hear the bells ring. All residents of both communities are invited to attend either or both of these memorial tributes.

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Holy moly, did that go by fast or what? The summer, that is! The last day of school for the 2010-11 school year was pushed back a few days because of all the snow we had last winter, and it felt like summer just wouldn’t start for those poor kids. Then the first day of the 2011-12 school year was pushed back because of the hurricane, but now that that’s all taken care of, here we are a few days into a new school year. What do I care? I’m three years out of college and my summers don’t begin with the end of one school year and end with the start of another. But then again, they kind of do. Our internal clocks line up with those of school children once we start seeing kids with fresh clothes and haircuts and backpacks stuffed to the brim standing in their driveways waiting for the school bus. It happens to all of us — we get an internal jolt that we should be scrambling to finish the last assignment and throwing together a brown bag lunch — but then we relax and realize we don’t have to catch the bus anymore. Someone who is headed off to school — Boston University to study marketing — is our good pal Chuck Corley. Chuck was a freelance writer for

the Town Times for six years, and in his words, he was the one who covered “the exciting news” — Planning & Zoning, Board of Finance, Inland Wetlands, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Selectmen. Chuck took care of all the news that was going on at the meetings, and we think he did a dang good job of keeping up on it, reporting accurately and making us here at Town Times — and in town — are happy. Durham First Selectman Laura Francis said: “I would like an opportunity to thank (Chuck) for his service. I believe that Chuck always covered the town of Durham very fairly, accurately and always had a good understanding of the subject matter at hand. I wish him the very best in his educational pursuits.” Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw said: “Chuck was a quality reporter that represented the community well.” The Board of Selectmen recognized Chuck with a letter thanking him for his service. Goodbye, Chuck; hello new school year! Stephanie Wilcox, editor

Letters to the Editor Francis values youth involvement

had the amazing opportunity to get to know and work alongside (Durham First Selectman) Laura Francis for the past few years.

As a Coginchaug graduate from the class of 2011, I have

As a young member of the community, I was not as politically-versed and involved

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. 31), only positive letters of support will be accepted. Of course, only signed letters with phone numbers, so we can verify authorship, will be accepted. Phone numbers won’t be printed.

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in the town as I would have liked to have been as a freshman and sophomore. However, after one meeting that the selectpeople from both Middlefield and Durham had with my entire class, I suddenly become more interested in what I could do for the community. During the informative meeting, Laura mentioned her goals of starting a community cable access show with which she wanted the youth to be involved. Having an interest in pursuing a broadcast media career, I immediately signed myself up for what is now called Destination Durham. I attended planning meetings and even got to assist the director when shooting the different episodes. Due to my involvement in the Durham cable access channel, I was able to add it to my résumé and even expand on what exactly I did in my college application. I am now currently attending Iona College in pursuit of a mass communication major with a concentration in broadcast. Because I was able to interact monthly with Laura on the show, I learned a lot about her positive views, loving character and gogetter attitude. Not only

was I able to work with her on Destination Durham, I was also able to get to know her on a personal level. She is a dedicated woman whom I look up to very much. Because she pushed the idea of having youth involvement in town activities, I was able to experience my passion on a local town level. She is always pushing for ways to get the community’s youth involved, including creating a youth government group, with which I was also involved, through the high school last school year. Because Laura Francis reached out to me and many other youth citizens in our town, I believe it has made everyone she has worked with a better person for having gotten involved in town activities. Amanda Boyle, Middlefield

Dr. Levy running for Durham BOS I am Dr. Steve Levy. I lived in Durham for 29 years and returned after a brief relocation to the Midwest. I have served the town in volunteer roles as a member, line officer, and for 10 years

as chief of the Volunteer Fire Company and as director of Emergency Management. Many of you also know me as Doc Levy, the veterinarian who cared for so many of your family’s pets. I am seeking a seat on the Board of Selectmen so that I may continue my long commitment of service to our community. Durham needs a comprehensive plan to address the facility issues of our Ambulance Corps, Fire Company and Public Works facilities. The collapse of the town salt shed forced us to react with a quick fix to correct a problem that was not addressed until it was a crisis. I want to be part of a board that will plan for major expenditures in a fiscally responsible fashion. Major capital projects require a responsible approach, advanced planning and an effort to minimize the financial impact on each taxpaying family. Please feel free to contact me at drstevelevy@yahoo.com. I ask for your vote on election day this November. Steve A. Levy, VMD, Durham See more letters, page 21

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Transition again

Much work to be done

school, the educators We are looking to have a terrific open- Franciene Lehmann, School are acutely aware of Psychologist and Nancy these transitions and ing to the school year, Heckler, Brewster School changes. We work hoping that Irene behard to reduce the comes a memory. Principal stresses associated As always, school with them. personnel have spent It’s helpful to unparts or all of their derstand that much of summer planning and the stress or anxiety anticipating exciting and diverse learning opportunities that kids (and parents) feel can be a normal part of experiencing transifor students. Anticipation is an operative con- tions in life. Acknowledging the norcept here. Anticipation is usually an malcy of it and expressing confiindication that some kind of transi- dence in your child’s ability to tion or change is about to happen. progress through the transition go a Changes, even when they are good or long way in helping them gain the confidence to approach the immediexpected, bring stress. The change from our summer ate change and other transitions to schedules to the routine of school is come. Each time a child negotiates one of those predictable transitions. anxiety and the subsequent anxietyIt brings all kinds of different feel- producing event, they gain confiings with it. One of the most common dence and skill in dealing with simiis anxiety. Ask any educator, and, lar situations. Some measure of anxthough they may be loathe to admit iety goes with life, and gaining copit, whether a first year teacher or a ing skills can begin early. If your veteran, they don’t sleep well the child expresses significant concern about the start of school, it can be night before the children arrive. Our students, regardless of age, ex- productive to help them brainstorm perience the same measure of stress coping strategies and walk them or anxiety around the beginning of through the use of them. When the the school year as school staff mem- first days are over and a new routine bers do. There are some years when has become old hat, it can boost their it may be more pronounced than oth- confidence to know you’re proud of ers, and that varies depending on the their accomplishment and their abilchild. Starting preschool, kinder- ity to face challenges. Please let us know if your child garten, middle school, high school, college or just the new year can bring or your family is experiencing tranup anxieties. Worrying about aca- sition stress beyond what feels apdemic performance, making friends, propriate to you. Please trust your clothing and teachers are but a few of judgment. We can help at school, and we can work together with you the issues on students’ minds. It’s not just the students. Parents to ease and minimize the impact on struggle at times, too. It could be the your child. We have a variety of change of routine, a new day care, strategies and a wealth of collective sending a firstborn or “the baby” off experience, and we are but a phone to kindergarten or to college. At call away.

We all expect major power outages when huge storms hit. Despite monumental efforts by state and local workers, volunteers and line crews, I am concerned about the length of time it has taken to restore power, phone, cable and internet service to many area residents. I serve on the ConState Rep. necticut legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee. Shortly after the storm, I wrote to the House chairwoman of the committee respectfully requesting that we convene hearings on utilities and their responses to Irene. Many important questions need to be answered. Do we have enough line crews on hand to restore service? Since Hurricane Gloria in 1985, CL&P has reduced the number of its line crews by 10 percent, even as Connecticut’s population has grown by 15 percent. Could coordination with state and local agencies have been better? Many Durham and Middlefield residents get their home telephone service through Comcast, which is largely unregulated. That means service restoration may take longer than with a traditional phone company. Do our regulations reflect today’s telecom reality? After Irene, legislators and the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will need

A View From District 13

August police stats in Middlefield specifically in MidHere are the stats dlefield, but Durham for Middlefield for Eric Kelly, Middlefield and Killingworth the month of August: Resident State Trooper have gotten hit. Most 426 total calls for of the time, it is not service just one vehicle, but Four accidents rather all of the vehiNo DWI arrests cles down a specific street. We rarely Six criminal investigations see vehicle windows smashed to 91 infractions issued gain entry into the vehicle. The sus20 warnings issued We also want to remind people to pects don’t seem to want to put forth lock their vehicles, both at night and that kind of effort as it may draw atduring the day. There has been an intention. They take valuables such as crease in thefts from vehicles. Not GPS units, Ipods, loose change, etc.

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to look closely at the entire system. Which regulations work well for customers and businesses? Which need to be stronger? Are any obsolete? Meanwhile, the Connecticut Insurance Department suggests some important steps that you should take if your property was damaged during Matt Lesser the storm. -If you have not already done so, make temporary repairs or arrange for a qualified professional to do so. Take photos of the damage and remove personal property if your home cannot be secured. Do not dispose of property until an insurance adjuster has reviewed it for your claim. Many policies include reimbursement for storage costs incurred until your home is repaired. -Whether you make the repairs or hire someone, save the receipts for your claim. -If you needed other lodging at any point, keep records of expenses and all receipts. Homeowners and renter’s insurance generally provide limited coverage for expenses like: meals, rent, utility installation and transportation. -Most insurance companies have a time requirement for filing a claim. The process will go faster if you can locate a copy of your policy and

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Top natural disaster movies Born in MassachuTanya setts and raising my family in Connecticut, I am a New Englander through and through. Like most of us who live on the East Coast, I enjoy the change of seasons: the majestic rainbow of leaves in the fall, the white serenity of a winter’s snow, the vibrant pop of tulips in the spring and the sparkling fun of beaches in the summer. Weather changes are our bread and butter. I lived through the blizzard of ‘78, though I was too young to remember any details. I remember the anxiety that came with Hurricanes Gloria (1985) and Bob (1991). When I was in college, a tornado swept through my roommate’s hometown of Great Bar-

rington, MA (1995). During medical school, an earthquake hit upstate New York and reverberated through the Berkshires where I was doing my surgical rotation. I was literally shaken out of bed that morning. This year, New England has taken all of that and more. We’ve braved the worst snowfall in Connecticut history, dealt with the wrath of tornadoes in Massachusetts and even felt an earthquake surging up and down the coast. Add to that Hurricane Irene sucker-punching us with electrical outages for days on end, and I can’t help but wonder what in

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the world is going on in New England these past eight months. I sure hope it’s not An Inconvenient Truth. In honor of 2011’s weather mayhem, here is a list of the top movies featuring natural disasters. Feel free to join the fun by listing your favorite natural disaster movies on my blog, www.tanyafeke.com. 1. Wizard of Oz (1939) (in honor of the tornado). Some of you may have favored Twister for this category, but outside of the tornadoes themselves and the flying cows, Twister held very little in the way of anything resembling a storyline, unlike the classic Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy travels to the land of Oz, she quickly learns what we all learn in times of great strife: “there’s no place like home.” 2. The Perfect Storm (2000) (in honor of the hurricane/tropical storm). Based on a true story, what New Englander wouldn’t revel in the “r”-less Boston-esque accents of Mark Wahlberg and George Clooney? Academy voters agreed with two nominations. Full of angst and anticipation, The Perfect Storm delivers wave after wave of sheer terror. 3. Dante’s Peak (1997) (in honor of the volcano). I can’t think of many folks who would want to become career

volcanologists, but James Bond does so with fervor. When Pierce Brosnan tries to warn the city of Dante’s Peak that their seemingly dormant volcano is about to erupt, city developers resist warning the local inhabitants. After all, capitalism rules, and this is the second-best place to live in America...or was. 4. Earthquake (1974) (in honor of the earthquake). Known for his turn at melodrama, Charlton Heston never chewed on so much scenery — or rather, had it try to chew him up! The 1970s ran rampant with disaster movies, and this was no exception. A special effects-laden spectacle, not all that bad for its time, this is the only major earthquake movie I can come up with! 5. Deep Impact (1998) (in honor of the comet/meteor strike). If only 800 people could survive a cataclysmic event, who would you save? While the ethical dilemma is titillating, we may not want to think too much about the possibility of this one. In Deep Impact, a meteor strikes earth, and a tidal wave swells up that wipes out the East Coast in one fell swoop. Uh-oh... As we approach 2012, let’s cross our fingers we won’t experience anything like Roland Emmerich’s disaster movie of all disaster movies, sprinkling a bit of all of the above into one hair-raising

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“It’s the supreme law of the land. If it’s not covered there [in the Constitution], it’s up to the states.” “Our Constitution is an amazing document that has withstood the test of time,” says Ellen Halstedt, Regent of the Wadsworth Chapter of the DAR. “To quote from William Tyler Page’s American Creed: ‘I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed…established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.’” According to Halstedt, “Our Constitution provides the framework for self-government and ensures that individuals have the right to live free under their own governance. It is a living document that can be changed to meet the needs of the times and the people, hence our 27 Constitutional amendments.” In the words of our first President, George Washington, “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.”

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piece of yarn, I swiveled around in my chair to take it from him, lest he swallow it. When what to my wondering eyes should appear — a snake! Yes, he had a snake in his mouth. It was black and maybe 6-8 inches long, and I know there will be many of you out there who will be shaking your heads and wondering what the big deal is. Black snakes won’t hurt you, you will say. They’re our friends, you will tell me, and you will impart these words without so much as an ounce of sympathy.

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Corn maze opens By Cheri Kelley Town Times On a bright sunny day after the big storm, Lyman Orchards held its 12th annual corn maze opening day on Saturday, Aug. 25. This year, the theme honors those who have served in the military. The corn maze entrance was decked out in red, white and blue bunting, ribbons and balloons. The honor of cutting the ribbon was given to former U.S. Army Ranger Captain Joseph DeRing. DeRing received the Meritorious Service Award for service in Afghanistan as well as the U.S. Army Bronze Star for service in Iraq. He is partowner of Empower Leadership Sports and Adventure Center in Middletown. “When they asked me to speak, given the theme, I did not hesitate. I was happy to do it. I come here every year with my family; we love it.” DeRing stated. Then the ribbon-cutting ceremony was completed, and the maze was open and ready for explorers. Lee Greenwood’s song “God Bless the U.S.A.” rang out as folks entered the maze ready

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to meander their way through. John Lyman III said, “I feel fortunate that we survived the high winds. Normally there are two weeks of preparation before the opening, but this year there was only about a week; the staff did a great job.” The amount of people who attended the opening ceremony was less this year. Lyman believes families are just getting things back to normal after the storm. Once the season progresses and things are back to normal, he believes more and more people will come out to enjoy the maze. “This year’s maze is one of the best in terms of thickness and height of the corn. There are some tough areas where people are going to get confused; it’s great.”

John Lyman III kicks off the opening of the corn maze with a speech in front of onlookers. Below left, a computer image depicts the aerial view of the maze. Photos by Cheri Kelley

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out the area around the foundation. Moisture draws insects, and then the mice eat open garage doors, or maybe the insects and the larger anthey’ll break the screens. imals eat the mice, and you “To keep wildlife out, a lot get a food chain developing of people take down their around your house. You trees, but that won’t work. have to break the food chain. They’ll still get into the house, Vegetation close to the house maybe through the gutter, and provides wildlife with everysquirrels can run thing they need along the wires — food, water leading to the and shelter. house. What you (Neighbors can need to do is make expect to wake sure the access up to the sound doors to your of my weed crawl space are whacker for closed and locked, some time to Shamus the cat and make sure come.) that all vents are properly “And learn to read your screened. Don’t leave food and pets. If your dog is staring at standing water outside; stand- the wall, pay attention. There ing water brings in insects, may be a raccoon or a squirwhich are a food source for rel or a mouse close by.” things like bats, and bird feedMagnotta told me that my ers draw in a lot more than reptilian guest was on a food birds. Make sure your trash trail, probably following a cans are covered. mouse or an insect, and that “Overgrown vegetation it was probably a one-time draws insects, which are a event. Yes, a one-time event! food source for a lot of these I could have hugged the man. critters. Keep vegetation a Cathy Grasso, the co-owner foot or two away from your of The Seasonal Shop, a garden house so that the sun can dry

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I’m hoping mine doesn’t come back, either. I’m hoping he’s advising all his buddies to never enter this house because, should they be so foolish, they will be greeted by two cats, one of whom will throw them around like they’re a rag doll, and a hysterical woman who will not stop screaming. Uh-oh. Shamus, why are you looking at the closet?

‘Oh, the places you’ll go…’ CRHS Class of 2011 As September begins, it is often a time that we look forward to what is to come. The Coginchaug (CRHS) graduates of 2011 are on their way — some to serve our nation in the military, some went straight into the work force and others to higher education. Following in approximate alphabetical order are the 2011 CRHS graduates’ plans: Darryl Abbott, University of Maine; Kaylie Adams, Central CT State University; Sean Aivano, Middlesex Community-Technical College (MxCC); Kelsie Annelli, MxCC; Kyle Backus, University of Massachusetts. Alec Bandzes, Fairfield University; David Bedding, Lafayette College; Paul Benjunas, Southern CT State University; Jennifer Benson, University of Connecticut; Stephen Bethel, Wentworth Institute of Technology.

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Liam Bialobrzeski, Goucher College; Kelsey Bogen, Eastern CT State University; Amanda Boyle, Iona College, Jocelyn Brown, MxCC; Cassidie Cade, Bentley University. Alana Carle, undecided; Tyler Cassidy, University of New Haven; Kaitlynn Chabot, Southern CT State University, Jonathan Champagne, Western New England University; Nicholas Chester, Lyndon State College. Jessamin Cipollina, Pace University; Erik Cole, other; James Crompton, MxCC; Stacey Cummings, MxCC; Josef Danczuk, University of Maryland. Stefon Danczuk, Eastern CT State University; Edmund Daniels, Eastern CT State University; Michael DeLuca, Porter and Chester Institute; Taylor DelVecchio, Villanova University; Cote DeRota, MxCC. Gretchen Donovan, Springfield College; Mallorie Dorflinger, Southern CT State University; Kelly Dorsey, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy; Carleen Doyle, LIM College; Timothy Dumas, MxCC. Parker Dumont, Southern CT State University; Kelli Dupre, UConn; Hannah Elliot, Keene State College; Zachary Faiella, Salve Regina University; Zhining Fang, Northeastern University. John Faucher, undecided; Maura Fehon, UConn; Molly Ferrari, Sacred Heart University; Hannah Fowler, University of Vermont; Amber Ganaros, Dean College. Jamie Garuti, Brandeis University; Julia Giancola, Roger Williams University; Zachary Gilbert, MxCC; Melanie Glen, Southern CT State University; Julia Gossner, Northeastern University. Hannah Goulis, Keene State College; Conor Grady, Purchase College; Raymond Graham, UConn at Avery Point; Roe Granger, The George Washington University; Jayson Gribko, Military. Benjamin Hamilton, UConn; Laura Hargreaves, Saint Anselm College; Lindsay Heidel, MxCC; Timothy See Places, next page

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Heller, Stony Brook University; Daniel Hill, MxCC. Erin Holden, UConn; Alexander Holderman, University of Massachusetts; Mackenzie Hurlbert, Southern CT State University; Marissa Johnson, Simmons College; Nicole Jubelirer, UConn. Silas Jungels, Wesleyan Transitional Academy; Aubree Keurajian, Cornell University; Amritpal Khalsa, University of Massachusetts; Lukas Koba, MxCC; Travis Kohl, Military. Ian Kopcik, Central CT State University; Robert Lane, University of Rhode Island; Michael Leaver, MxCC; Alicia Listano, UConn; Marcial Little, Gateway Community College. Elbridge Luther, Ithaca College; Zachary Machnik, Military; Jessie Maniscalo, Springfield College; Lora Manley, Boston College; Andrew Markoski, Keene State College. Gaylynn Marquez, MxCC; Taylor Maus, University of New Hampshire; Jeremy Mink, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Jason Monnes, UConn; Aleksandr Morin, Sacred Heart University. Larissa Mozzicato, Central CT State University; Lauren Mozzicato, Central CT State University; Timothy Murphy,

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On Thursday, Aug. 25, the Middlefield Democratic Town Committee hosted a free hot dog picnic and invited the community to attend. The invitation was well-received, and the turnout was great. To all who attended, thank you for participating. We had a good old-fashioned community event — a picnic under the wonderful pavilion. The event reminds us of how lucky we are to have such a beautiful park. And how lucky we are to have a terrific slate of candidates, who were kept busy talking to people. For those of us on the planning committee, we experienced first-hand the dedication of the Middlefield Park & Rec Department and director Chris Hurlbert. Thank you, Chris, for all your efforts to see that our event would be a success. We are fortunate to

have a director to assist with events that are to take place at the Peckham Park. Also, thank you, John Wyskiel, for your assistance with the trash removal. In the end, the help that we received is what keeps our park beautiful and clean — a space that we all enjoy. Peckham Park is truly an open space gem. Our hats off to all the town staff who help maintain that open space gem. Connie Drega, Alma Elder and Cheryl Pizzo, Event Committee

This grant allows us to continue our mission of serving the people of Connecticut from our Durham and New Haven facilities. Additionally, I was puzzled to see Durham Selectman John Szewczyk claim credit for the grant in a press release recently printed in Town Times. While I appreciate his support, I had never heard of Mr. Szewczyk before the article came out. Elizabeth Gambardella, Middlefield

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I am writing to thank State Rep. Matt Lesser for taking the lead in securing a $960,000 grant for Camp Farnam and Farnam Neighborhood House. I spent six months working with Rep. Lesser and our New Haven delegation to secure the grant. Rep. Lesser’s efforts were essential.

I could discuss Laura Francis’s significant accomplishments during her first terms as I’m sure many will do during this election. However, I wish to point out a leadership trait which does not exist in Hartford or Washington. As you can imagine, there are many people who view

the government as an endless money pit that can take care of any and all “wants.” On a regular basis, requests are made of our town hall to remove trees, perform drainage work, compensate for storm damages, etc., which are not the responsibility of the town; however, many a typical politician finds it much easier just to say “yes.” When appropriate, Laura shows the ability to offer compassion with truthfulness while saying “no.” This is particularly difficult in a small town. One of the key reasons why the Durham town budget has stayed level for a number of years is because Laura is looking out for “all” of us. So reward true leadership and join me in voting for Laura Francis this November. Ernie Judson, Durham See more letters, next page

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While it is natural to look at a tropical storm as a disaster, there are some good things, too, that come out of a storm. First, apparently no one in Piddlefield died, but the most wonderful thing was that Town Hall was closed for a number of days. Imagine that. No government for three days. And what happened? Nothing; nothing at all. The people governed themselves, which is something I’ve been saying for 30 years. If anything, tropical storm Irene proves my theory that, if government is at all necessary, it should be on a part-time basis. You know, just in case you have to license your goldfish. In Piddlefield many years ago, that’s exactly how it was. If the people of Piddlefield were intelligent, which is asking for the moon, they would downsize their government and save themselves $3 million a year. Of course, this will never happen because people are generally stupid, but 5,000 people can govern themselves. You really don’t need Town Hall at all. On a more personal level, Irene proves that, if you have water and a roof over your head, you can survive. And electricity, like an old spouse, is taken for granted. Reading a book by candlelight is pleasurable, and maybe a few families were actually forced to have dinner together. Nature, not law or government, makes people equal, for the mansion on snob hill without electricity becomes just another shack. But the best part — the greatest lesson from Irene — is that even a king or queen without a shower for three days is going to start to stink. Kind of lets a lot of spoiled snobs understand exactly what they are made of, and full of, when there’s no running water. And one more thing to be learned from Irene. It doesn’t do anyone any good at all to have a governor driving around in a limo surveying storm damage. Give the man a chain saw or send him to school to become an electrician. Other than that, he’s useless in a storm. Mark J. Czaja, Middletown

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Politics as usual or shameful conduct? The press release in last week’s edition titled “Camp Farnam grant secured” was written to create an impression that Durham Selectman John Szewczyk was involved in this grant. The brief, submitted by the Hartford Law Firm of Rudy Moreno, even included a picture with the caption “Selectman John Szewczyk at the State Capitol in preparation for the Bond Commission meeting Aug. 26.” In fact, Selectman Szewczyk had no involvement with securing this grant and, contrary to the statement in the brief, did not attend the Bond Commission meeting on Aug. 26. The whole brief was clearly intended to garner local political benefit for something Selectman Szewczyk

had absolutely nothing to do with by creating a narrative that he was instrumental in securing this grant. Although many legislators from both parties lent support to this effort, the essential work was performed by State Representative Matt Lesser. I know this firsthand because I am a Durham resident and a member of the Farnam Neighborhood House Board of Directors who represented the board on this grant as the co-chairman of the Building Committee. I worked extensively with Representative Lesser over the past six months. At no time did I ever have a conversation concerning this request with Selectman Szewczyk prior to this brief. I, along with all members of the Farnam Neighborhood House board, would like to publicly thank State Representative Matt Lesser for all his hard work. In the interest of full dis-

closure, I am a member of the Durham Democratic Committee, but truthfully, the rehabilitation of Camp Farnam has historically been a non-partisan issue. The original state grant that allowed us to rebuild the pool and improve the access road to open up swim programs for area residents was co-sponsored by former Republican State Representative Raymond Kalinowski. I believe this cynical episode cuts across all political lines. No one, regardless of political affiliation, likes it when someone tries to take credit that rightfully belongs to someone else, especially when it involves your former and prospective future political opponent. Character should matter when we evaluate our political representatives. It appears that Selectman Szewczyk, in collusion with his political handlers in Hartford, has compromised his

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better judgement. In closing, I had a lengthy conversation with Selectman Szewczyk in which I informed him of my intention to write this clarification and tried to impress upon him the importance of setting the record straight. The suggestion that this was an “announcement” and not an attempt to give the impression of involvement is not credible. Political manipulation is inappropriate regardless of what level of politics — national, state or local — it occurs on. Michael Doyle, Durham

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To the voters of Middlefield and Rockfall My name is Lucy Petrella, and I am the Democratic candidate for First Selectman of Middlefield/Rockfall. Why do I want to be First Selectman? I have lived in Middlefield for over 24 years, and I know that Middlefield/Rockfall is a town filled with many natural resources, friendly neighbors, a commitment to quality education and a peaceful life. From the slopes of Powder Ridge to the hills of Lyman Orchards, from the waters of Lake Beseck to the Coginchaug River, from the waterfalls in Rockfall to Peckham Park, we have so much to be proud of in Middlefield/Rockfall. But, as you all well know, something has been missing in our town for a long time: management — an active style of management. Especially with this difficult See Petrella, next page

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Honduras Children’s Project As I described in my previous letter to the editor dated July 29, over the course of this summer I have started a non-profit organization. Honduras Children’s Project is an organization dedicated to raising money for the children of Copprome Orphanage in El Progreso, Honduras. Specifically, we — Sarah Ertle (Durham), Jared Cooper-Vespa (Orange) and I — are trying to hire a

teacher and to establish a curriculum with the necessary school materials for the children who live at Copprome. In this letter, I will try to provide an update of our project. At this point, we have raised over $6,000 through various fundraising activities, which include a spaghetti dinner, solicitation letters and a new retail line of “trashy products.” We are very grateful for all of the community support we have received. These “trashy products” include bags, earrings and bracelets hand-made in Honduras by the people of Villa Soleada. They work tirelessly to pick trash up off the streets and turn it into attractive products. These are now available on eBay. On the Honduran side of operations, we have begun implementing our resources. As of now, teachers are being interviewed for the

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economy, it is very important for a first selectman to make timely decisions which will make better use of our hard-earned taxes. As your first selectman, I will not sit back and react when issues occur. I will be quick to protect Middlefield and Rockfall’s resources: our children, our residents, our seniors, our volunteers, our town employees, our roads, our land, our education system and especially our hardearned money. After all, the residents of Middlefield/Rockfall will always be my only priority. I have the background, experiences and community involvement to get the job done. I am a retired teacher with a sixth-year degree in administration and supervision. I have 15 years experience negotiating contracts. I was elected to the Middlefield Board of Finance and have been a member for the past two years. I have also served as a member and vice chair of the Middlefield Planning and Zoning Commission for eight years and as member and chair of the Haddam Planning and Zoning Commission for seven years. During my time on these commissions, I did my homework, was not afraid to speak out and made fair and well-thought-out decisions that benefited the whole town, not just a few individuals. I am an active member of St. Colman’s Church. My husband Frank is a retired teacher from Regional District 13. I have two daughters, one of whom lives in Middlefield and is active in the fire department with her husband. I also have two grandchildren in local schools. I will use all my experiences in my role as first selectman to serve you and the town of Middlefield/Rockfall in the future. As your first selectman, I will work tirelessly to bring proactive leadership, accountable budgets, responsible planning and an open door policy for all our residents. We need to take back control of our local government. I want to hear from you. So

look for me in your community, call me or feel free to email me at petrella.selectman@gmail.com I, and the entire Democratic ticket, will work hard to earn your trust and your vote on Nov. 8. Thank you for your time. Lucy R. Petrella, Middlefield

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Dahlmeyer and Gonthier to wed Sharon and Joseph Giovannitti, of Durham, happily announce the engagement of their daughter Christine Dahlmeyer to Joshua Gonthier, son of Sherry O’Brien of Hercules, CA, and Leonard Gonthier of Peterborough, NH. The couple met while in high school in 1996 but started their romance after Joshua’s graduation from Manchester West Vocational School and Christine’s attendance at Hesser College for Occupational Therapy. They put their marriage plans on hold after welcoming their beloved daughter Kayla Rene and son Adam Riley into the world. They are finally making it official! Josh is currently the head chef at Close Harbour Seafood in Plantsville, CT, while Christine is the office manager and an agent at the Edward Zavaski Agency in Durham. The excited junior bridesmaid and ring-bearer cannot wait for the summer 2012 wedding! The happy couple resides in Middletown but are eagerly making plans to move back to Durham/Middlefield to continue to raise their growing family. Photo submitted by Christine Dahlmeyer

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State Representative Matt Lesser announced the imminent release of state funding to help renovate Camp Farnam in Durham. “I want to thank Representative Lesser for his strong support for the camp and our programs,” said Liz Gambardella, executive director of Farnam House. “This funding really means a lot to us and will allow us to continue providing muchneeded services.” “Camp Farnam provides children from New Haven with different scenery than they normally experience,” said Lesser. “Getting at-risk kids off the street is a smart investment — and Camp Farnam is a great neighbor in Durham.” Camp Farnam, located in Durham since 1951, is a day camp providing a complete range of activities, including swimming instruction, crafts, hiking, sports, nutrition and cook-outs for New Haven children ages 5 to 12. It is run by New Haven’s Farnam Neighborhood House, which provides services and activities for children and teenagers, including homework help, team sports, arts, field trips and a summer employment program all year round. Lesser said approximately $960,000 will be made available for renovations to Camp Farnam and Farnam Neighborhood House. The renovations at the camp include repairs to the dam, construction of docks, electrical upgrades and construction of an environmental learning center. “The grant will create 20 construction-related jobs,” said Lesser. “Camp Farnam is a fantastic facility, and I look forward to helping make it more accessible to Durham and Middlefield families when it’s not in use as a camp.” Funding for the project was included on the agenda to be considered by the State Bond Commission at its meeting on Friday, Aug. 26, and it was approved. Submitted by Ryan Rose

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Durham-Middlefield Falcons football B-Team wins Salomone cup! By John Cross Special to the Town Times The Falcon’s B-Team hosted the first official football game on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the new football field in Durham. Each year, the contest between Durham-Middlefield Falcons and Haddam Killingworth Cougars is played in memory of Dan Sa-

lomone, Falcon football coach and friend. The new field was spectacular and the stands were filled with cheering fans, a beautiful vista to watch a football game. The hot weather would be a factor all day. The Falcons took the field, determined to take the first victory at their new home, and the crowd was not disap-

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