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Perk on Main to close in Durham By Mark Dionne Town Times

Perk on Main owner Katie Hughes-Nelson announced over social media that the popular restaurant would be “no more” at the end of its current lease at 6 Main St. in Durham. “It doesn’t seem like we have any avenue of recourse,” to extend the lease, which expires at the end of December, 2017, Hughes-Nelson told the Town Times. Hughes-Nelson has started the process of looking at other locations and wants to stay in Durham. Hughes-Nelson said, “We’ve been committed to Durham. Durham has been so good to us through thick and thin. We had lots of growing pains along the way and we just felt committed to Durham. Whenever we’d announce a new location [people would ask] ‘Are you going to close Durham?’ and the answer was ‘No, we’ll never close Durham’ and I didn’t think we ever would.” The disagreement with the landlord focuses on a water use restriction placed on Perk on Main’s lease in December, 2016. That new lease, which was shorter than the older lease, contained a water restriction of 260 gallons per day. Hughes-Nelson said Perk on Main made efforts to meet those restrictions, including closing the restaurant at 4 p.m. instead of staying open for dinner and switching to compost-able plates. The effort was complicated, according to Hughes-Nelson, because for years the restaurant operated without a water restriction and due to a water See Perk, A16

Students, from left, Jack French, Patrick Finnerty, Madison Terrill and Cady Hurlbert were recognized by Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi and Board of Education Chair Bob Moore on their selection for leadership awards. | Mark Dionne, Town Times

Student leaders honored By Mark Dionne Town Times

ucation Student Leadership Award for Regional School District No. 13.

Nominated by their princiMadison Terrill, Jack French, pals, the four were recognized for their abilities to Cady Hurlbert and Patrick Finnerty recently were recog- take on challenges, understand issues completely, nized with the Connecticut Association of Boards of Ed- work diplomatically, show concern for others, and

honor commitments.

The four were honored by Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi and the BOE at the May 10 meeting. Terrill and French are seniors at Coginchaug Regional High See Student, A18

Healthy living advocates recognized for awareness campaigns By Mark Dionne Town Times

Two EDGE groups were recognized on May 9 by the Durham/Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition for their efforts to raise public awareness about marijuana and problem gambling. EDGE groups are school

groups working with the Local Wellness Coalition to prevent substance abuse and violence and promote safe decisions.

sation cards and spoke at the CT Council on Problem Gambling, earning the organization’s first Education Award.

ment. “It informs people who are unaware of the problems of problem gambling,” said Perez, who appears in the PSA.

The eighth grade group, called Betting On Your Future, and made up of Shane Buckheit, Madison Burt, Lily French, Rhea Patel and Felipe Perez, raised awareness about problem gambling. The group created conver-

The cards were designed to open people’s eyes to the issue, according to Buckheit.

“Problem gambling not only endangers yourself but your family and close friends,” Patel told the audience at the Middlefield Community Center.

Following that, the group worked with Coginchaug Regional High School graduate Brian MacDuff to create a public service announce-

Kirsten Deitz, co-advisor of the Strong EDGE group,

said that it was a privilege to work with the Betting On Your Future group. “You have brought me so much joy and pride,” Deitz said when introducing the group, who showed their PSA. A group of EDGE students from Coginchaug Regional High School were celebrated for their anti-marijuana See Healthy, A3

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IDS students shine in history bee The Independent Day School in Middlefield had a spectacular showing at the Junior Varsity Regional Competition for the National History Bee. Students competed in two locations. Eighth graders Ethan Bardoe, of Wallingford, and William Foster, of Durham; fifth graders Andrew Foster and Silas Webb, both of Durham; fourth grader Amelia Bardoe, of Wallingford; and third grader Alexandros Antonopoulos, of Durham, all faced tough questions in this buzzer-based competition.

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Bardoe, William Foster, Andrew Foster and Antonopoulos earned the chance to continue on to the national finals in Atlanta in June. In addition, William Foster finished in the top eight in the region for his grade. This is the third year that The Independent Day School has participated and the third year that Bardoe has qualified to attend the national competition. The National History Bee starts in the classroom and is an exciting academic competition designed to motivate and reward students for studying history. The individual academic competition for elementary and middle school students tests students’ knowledge on a wide range of historical topics. The first phase of the National History Bee competition is the Online Regional Qualifying Exam administered in January. The highest test scorers in each of 39 regions across the U.S. compete at the regional finals organized by the National History Bee. The top students from each of the 39 regional finals across the U.S.

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public awareness campaign. The students, Seth Azevedo, Lily Bournival, Emily Carroll, Sarah Collins, Erin Hassmann, Garrett Puchalski and Emily Stanwood, worked with a marketing company on their message. Haley Shoop, Prevention Coordinator for the Local Wellness Coalition, said that the campaign was driven by the students. The group designed and hung two large banners in high traffic spots at the high school over April break. “Keep your focus” is the theme of the banners. According to Seth Azevedo, the group, comprised of all seniors, decided that a hopeful message was better than a fearful one.

At right, tudents from Strong Middle School’s EDGE group, Betting On Your Life, front, from left, Shane Buckheit and Felipe Perez. Middle, Rhea Patel. Back, from left, Madison Burt and Lily French. | Mark Dionne, Town Times

and negative attention, but that getting the message out and starting the conversation mattered. Marijuana is a danger to youth, the group said, because it impairs memory and harms decision-making and learning. Today’s marijuana also has a higher concentration of THC than it once did. Azevedo said, “It’s become so normalized, people don’t realize how bad it is.”

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Members of the CRHS EDGE group who worked on an anti-marijuana campaign, front row, from left, Lily Bournival, Emily Carroll, Garrett Puchalski, and Seth Azevedo. Back row, from left, Sarah Collins, Emily Stanwood and Erin Hassmann. | Mark Dionne, Town Times

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Oliver, 5, has had a rough life living on the streets, but he’s a social guy who enjoys being petted or sharing your lap when you are reading. He enjoys hanging out with people and relaxing in the sunlight. He is looking for someone who will understand that he will need some time to adjust to a new home. He occasionally needs medicine when his mouth gets inflamed (stomatitis). He is a sweet boy who would be okay sharing his new home with another non-dominant cat. Come meet Oliver. For more information, call 860-344-9043, email info@ CatTalesCT.org or visit www. cattalesct.org/cats/oliver/

The sanctuary of the Middlefield Federated Church is full of a different kind of music these days, as the church’s new MFC Praise Band brings contemporary Christian tunes to Sunday services.

Meurs said the band was created after some of the children in the congregaOrganized by Minister of tion said they’d like to see Music Michael Meurs, of a guitar incorporated into Durham, and choir member worship service. Drummer Ethan Pope, of Middletown, Alex Kalber, 14, of Middlethe five-member band town, says church members plays an eclectic mix of have told him it’s someworship and performance thing they look forward to.” songs arranged for piano, The band, which performs guitar, drums, bass, vomonthly, has breathed new cals — and “other random spirit into worship, accordinstruments depending on ing to Interim Minister Suwhat’s needed,” according zanne Personette. to Meurs. Songs complement the ser- The MFC Praise Band is scheduled to perform Sunvices’ Scripture readings. day, May 21, 10 a.m. All are Interspersed alongside the welcome. choir’s traditional stan– Submitted by Karen Guzman

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Middlefield Park sets camp program Middlefield Park and Recreation has scheduled its summer camp program for six weeks, beginning July 5. Programs are scheduled at Memorial Middle School, Monday through Friday, for children in kindergarten through grade 8, from Middlefield, Rockfall and Durham.

Religion Briefs Tag, bake sale donations sought Church of the Epiphany is accepting donations for its annual tag sale. Items may be dropped off Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and Thursday, June 1, and Friday, June 2, 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Camp activities include, team building games, arts and crafts, age appropriate physical education activities, STEM inquiry and experiments, free time and other rotating stations. Optional field trips are available weekly and for an additional charge.

Acceptable items include gently used/clean infant and children’s clothing and baby accessories, working electronics and small appliances, small furniture, lamps, kitchen wares/goods, etc. Items should be new or gently used and in working order.

Applications to work at the camp are available on the website. A counselor-in-training program is offered for high students who are not yet 16.

Non-acceptable items include large appliances, TVs, computers, computer items or adult clothing.

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Bridge games on Fridays; all welcome Durham Recreation schedules bridge games at the Durham-Middlefield community center. The games are held every Friday, starting at 6:15 p.m. Classes are adapted to suit any person’s needs or concerns. Call Jim Martinelli at 860-346-6611.

For more information and to schedule a drop-off, call 860-349-9644 or Judy at 860-280-7638.

Church of the Epiphany 196 Main St., schedules Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.

Middlefield Federated Church 402 Main St., 860-349-9881 or www. mfcct.com, is a union of the Middlefield Congregational Church and the Middlefield Methodist Church. Sunday worship service and Sunday School are scheduled for 10 a.m.

Notre Dame Church 272 Main St., 860-349-3058. Mass schedule, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m., at St. Coleman Church; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.

Rock of Refuge Church 350 Main St., Durham, second floor, 860-704-0477. The church is a non-denominational Christian/Pentecostal Church.

Sunday service at 11 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m.; Women’s Bible study meets on the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Saint Colman Church 145 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860349-3868. Mass schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m., at Notre Dame Church; Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

The United Churches of Durham 228 Main St., 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. Holy communion, open to all, is scheduled for the first Sunday of each month.

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Durham Volunteer Ambulance: We are here for you By Sue Wimler

As we celebrate National EMS Week May 21 through 27, we at Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps would like to take this opportunity for our community to get to know us better. Sure, many of you have seen us as we’ve responded to an accident you’ve passed by or met us as we’ve come into your home to take care of a loved one, but we’d like to share with you some things that you don’t see on a day to day basis. We are a non-profit 501C3 corporation holding a certificate to operate in the Town

of Durham. DVAC operates under by laws and is run by a Board of Directors. DVAC is comprised, currently, of 27 members who volunteer as Emergency Medical Technicians. Each EMT must complete a basic EMT class that is guided by the national standard as well as the State of Connecticut. Continuing education courses and annual training requirements are part of the EMT’s résumé. We are here for you – our community, friends and neighbors – 24/7, 365 days a year to respond, treat and transport or just a lift assist. We work in conjunction with Supplemental First Responders from the Fire Department and Paramedics from Mid-

dlesex Hospital. DVAC provides coverage at community events such as the Durham Fair, Memorial Day Parade and other large gathering events. In addition with having hosted lunch for the seniors at the Community Center, we have sponsored EMT classes through Second Chance CPR, spoken to civic groups about EMS and visited the elementary schools.

Billing insurance companies for services also helped with The Town of Durham parrecruitment and retention of tially supports DVAC through members by offering a stithe town budget by supplypend. Prior to 2004, meming the ambulance, building bership was declining. As the maintenance, medical supeconomy’s climate changes, plies, etc. so does volunteerism. We found that EMTs were usIn 2004 DVAC and the Town ing their skills at a second of Durham worked together job in the commercial EMS to start a program to begin system. Also, the days of billing insurance compawives staying at home are nies for transports, and this over and most households change in the way DVAC now needed two incomes operates solved two mato survive. Thus, volunteerjor problems. First, due to ing as an EMT was no longer Medicare laws, prior to the an option for most. In fact, implement of this program, many patients would receive after surveying surrounding volunteer EMS systems, bills for paramedic services. most are offering incentives By DVAC billing insurance to EMTs for their service;

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Memorial Day parade at 9:15

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nation’s servicemen and women, immediately follows the parade. For more information, to participate, or if anyone knows of a resident currently serving, contact Bob Francis at 610-295-3904 or rfranwp80@yahoo.com.

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Durham 60+ has scheduled the following trips. The public is welcome.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Log Cabin with show, lobster, ribs and chicken.

Thursday, June 15 - Twin River Casino with lunch and show.

Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Lunch at noon; entertainment at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Block Island, lunch at the National Hotel, free time.

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Paddlers, get those oars back in the water Quinnipiac River into a renewable resource. By Mike Roberts

Wow, 37 years. Where has the time gone? I’m talking, of course, about the annual Quinnipiac River Watershed Association Downriver Classic Canoe/ Kayak Race, which runs this year on Sunday, May 21. Having been to most of them over the 37 years, it is really an amazing feat to see this event still going. Today, most of the credit for the race’s success can be attributed to the hard work of Dan Pelletier, who has been involved with it for the past 30 years. Pelletier ran his first race along with his brother Rich back in 1988 and has used his position as the QRWA Canoe Race chairman the past 10 years to introduce both children and adults into making a once-polluted

When Pelletier entered his first QRWA canoe race a number of years ago, it fostered a love of canoe racing that saw him win many championships both local and national. His efforts in introducing the public to the plight of the Quinnipiac River through canoe racing won him the prestigious Joe Yerka Award from the New England Outdoor Writers Association in 2016. As Dan put it regarding his canoe racing, “I have gotten to the point that I accomplished everything I wanted in the sport, so I wanted to give something back.” Pelletier got involved in directing the QRWA canoe race back in 2008. He was president a couple of years and formed the QRWA Paddle Committee, a group that has gone all out in introducing the public to the importance

of clean rivers. Because of Pelletier’s efforts, the QRWA Downriver Classic Canoe/Kayak Race has become one of the “must try” canoe races in the Northeast. Paddlers will be competing for medals and ribbons awarded to the top three racers in each class. I mention this being the 37th year that this race has been run. When the event first started, paddlers got their start at the Quinnipiac Street Bridge in Wallingford and the finish line was at Banton Street in North Haven. This served them well for a couple of years, but those in charge thought that a new look had to be given to the race.

themselves in the flat-water paddle across Hanover Pond, and then they had to portage around Hanover Dam with a takeout finish line at the old Britannia Spoon Shop (now Westbrook Lobster). The next couple of races, the paddlers were set off in groups of two. A young man by the name of Norm Van Cor was, I believe, president of the QRWA back then and he wanted to put yet another look on the race. Van Cor selected the DOT lot off Route 322 (Meriden/Waterbury Turnpike).

I remember that one very well because Van Cor, his friend Leo and I took over the chore of making sure the river between the DOT lot and the finish line at Red The starting point was moved Bridge was clear of obstacles. up to Red Bridge at the river Many folks don’t realize the opening into Hanover Pond. thought and hard physical The very first race they let labor that goes into a river the canoes go off in groups course before the race even and this failed to accomtakes place. Little did we plish what they wanted. First know what we had gotten off, the racers exhausted

Divorce – not the place to get revenge By Lisa J. Cappalli, Esq.

“Your wife also wants you to rot in hell for eternity, but I think that’s negotiable” reads the caption on a cartoon of a lawyer speaking to his client which has hung in my office for the past 15-plus years. The cartoon has the intended result – a smile or a laugh from a client or even a tension reliever during an otherwise stressful meeting. But there’s also an important substantive message in the cartoon – let reason and mindfulness, rather than emotion, determine your divorce goals. The most aggressive trial lawyer with the biggest bankroll can’t transport the other spouse to hell at all, much less an eternity. Over the past 30 years I’ve counseled many clients whose spouse was unfaithful against focusing too much on punishment and revenge.

I’m not soft on adultery or afraid of a fight. But here in Connecticut our divorce laws don’t provide much of a basis for punishing bad marital behavior, especially cheating. The cause of the divorce is only one of many factors that are considered in the financial arrangements of a divorce – alimony and property settlement – and frequently not given much weight. Under Connecticut divorce law, a spouse can’t even be penalized for wanting to end the marriage or rewarded for wanting to continue the marriage. Understandably, an injured spouse may enjoy exposing every nitty gritty detail of the affair or watching the other spouse’s lover squirm under hours of embarrassing deposition questions. But the fees of private investigators, other witnesses and lawyers make temporary enjoyment expensive. And it’s not money well spent. Much of that evidence might not be admitted into court. The bottom line then is that some-

times an unfaithful spouse receives alimony for many years. Other times an innocent spouse committed to the marriage must sign the house or other substantial asset over to the adulterer. Although the law and such a result may not feel fair, nevertheless it is the law. Instead, you and your lawyer should work together to develop an effective strategy to create a resolution that allows you to get on with your life and maintain a positive relationship with your children. Getting sidetracked seeking punishment and revenge through the legal system doesn’t help reaching those goals. Lisa J. Cappalli is Of Counsel at the law firm of Freed Mar-croft, LLC, which has offices in Cheshire and Hartford. She can be reached at lisa @ freedmarcroft.com or 203-2713888. The content of this column is intended for general information only. Readers are urged to consult an attorney.

ourselves into. I had a jonboat (aluminum square front), chainsaw and come-a-long and we figured we were well equipped for the job ahead of us. HAH! On the first log jam we tried to clear, Norm slipped into the icy waters of the Quinnipiac. That didn’t matter because before we were through, we were all wading into the river to cut and remove any trees that would be an obstacle to the race. This was in early May and the waters were still quite frigid. Since we didn’t bring boots or waders, we had no choice but to enter the water with the clothes we had on. The first race on the new course went quite well and has been the race course ever since. The 5-mile race still starts at the DOT lot on Route 322 in SouthingSee Roberts, A9

Letter to the Editor Eager to serve To the editor: I would like to thank everyone who came out for the Board of Education election. This will not be an easy task and I’m excited to get involved. It is a privilege to have won among such dedicated candidates. I would like to especially thank all the parents for their support and the Democratic Town Committee for their hard work. During the next three years, I promise to dig deeper into expenses and potential cost savings. I will also look into how to attract young families to our wonderful school system. I am humbled that you would place your faith and trust in me. It truly is an honor to have been elected and, once again, I thank you for your support. In the words of Marian Wright Edelman, “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” Christine Geraci, MBA

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Frozen in time By Diana Carr Town Times

I sometimes wonder, if I was ever to leave a time capsule for future generations, what I would put in it. What would I consider the summation of my life? What would say, “Diana Carr once passed this way?” I believe we all like to think that we left a footprint. Something that anchors us in time and space. Something that says we showed up, we did our best, we loved and we laughed and we cried. We were here. So this is what I came up with. For the sake of my fantasy, a delightful couple named Tom and Bess have moved into my humble abode, long after I have departed, and have found my time capsule (Bess was gardening when she stumbled upon it). They might not even be from such a distant future. Their lives might not be all that different from ours. But maybe they would just like a peek into someone else’s life. Maybe they would just like to walk in my shoes, if I wore them, for a day. Speaking of shoes – for someone who hates them I seem to have a lot of them.

Bess will think I loved them, to have so many, but she would be wrong. I have so many because of the numerous futile attempts I made to find a pair that did not torture me. I have come to the conclusion that such a pair does not exist. Bess may also think that, if judging by the clodhoppers in my box, I was a bit lacking in fashion sense. She would be right. While I’m on the subject of wardrobe; I can see Bess drawing out my clown pants (so comfy!) and my tie-dyed shirts (so colorful!), holding them up, slightly aghast, and wondering was this really the fashion back then, or was it just me. It was just me. Tom and Bess will find boatloads of pictures of my boys and my grandson and my kitties. Ah, now here’s something they can relate to. They have three children and six grandchildren, and they well know the love for one’s offspring, and their offspring, that sits front and center in your heart. Tom has a special affinity for his huge gray and white tomcat that curls up in his lap every night, so he “gets” all the kitty pictures. They will flip through the pages and watch this little group sail through babyhood and toddlerhood and adolescence, and into adulthood.

“I wish we had known them,” they will say to each other. “They look like they’re having fun.” For those moments that they’re witnessing our lives, they will know us, if only in part. They’ll see tons of pictures of my visits to Sweden. “Oh, look,” they’ll say. “She did get out. We can only hope she didn’t bring the clown pants and the tie-died shirts.” She did. As they peer into my cache of treasures, they will find enough books to start their own bookstore. Tom will fervently hope to find a handyman’s guide, as he just cannot get the upper hand with that leaking toilet. He will find no such thing. Bess is hoping for some spicy romance novels. I’m sorry to disappoint you, Bess. What they will find are a lot of selfhelp books – books to light the way when I wasn’t sure of the next step. Tom and Bess will wonder if they did, indeed, help. I like to think they did. They’ll find rock salt lamps, crystals, fountains, plaques with inspirational and heartwarming sayings, cards from dear friends and family that made my heart sing. They’ll find presents from my boys – from one son, a rock with “I love you” written on it

in Swedish, and a postcard hoping that my birthday is almost as wonderful as I am. From my other son, a jewelry box that plays music when I open it, and has such a beautiful inscription on it that I was brought to tears when I read it. They’ll find a quilt covered with pictures of my sons, their father, my kitties, and my grandson, again a gift from my son. They’ll find heart-shaped charms that read “Number 1 Mom.” They’ll know that I was loved. And they’ll know that I knew. They will find a ton of DVDs (depending on how far in the future they reside, they might not know what they are) of The Carol Burnett Show, another gift from my precious offspring. They will not know who Carol Burnett is, as only my peers seem to know. We came of age with Carol, a comedienne who kept us laughing for years. They’ll stumble upon cookbooks for a vegan. They may be inclined to think I was quite the cook, there are such a plethora of them. No. I always meant to be, but I didn’t quite make it. I would gather these recipes with the full intention of becoming a whiz in the kitchen. But I would look at the long list of ingredients that were needed, and I would look at all the time

required to turn out such a tasty dish, and I felt deflated before I even picked up a pot or a pan. They still sit on my kitchen table, though, all those cookbooks, as if I am going to whip up a culinary delight fit for a king, that very night. Tom and Bess are not vegans, and they will not be impressed. Tom likes a hearty stew, and Bess loves putzing around in the kitchen for hours, making things from scratch. She’s so good, she doesn’t even need a cookbook. So there you have it, Tom and Bess. My life in a box, frozen in time. I hope you feel that you got to know me, just a little. I hope you love my house as much as I always did, and the yard. Tom, I hope you’re better at keeping the lawn mowed than I was. It got away from me sometimes. I like to think, though, that you are leaving lots of wild areas, like I did. The birds and the butterflies love them so. And Bess, good job with the garden. I didn’t do well in that regard, either. It was nice “meeting” you. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach and the author of “More Reflections on Everyday Life.” The book is available on CreateSpace and Amazon.

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Registration will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the ton and still finishes at Red DOT starting point. There is Bridge in South Meriden.. an entry fee. The race begins The course still has to be kept at 11 a.m. sharp. clear every year to insure the Pelletier pointed out that safety of the paddlers, and ALL race participants MUST Dan Pelletier and his comwear a Coast Guard apmittee have done an excelproved PFD (life jacket). The lent job of this. event will feature a cookout The Quinnipiac is a rather and a raffle at the end of the slow-flowing river and this has race. resulted in material buildup Spectators can view the race in some spots. However, the from three bridges that cross race course now used flows the Quinnipiac River — East through one of the prettier Johnson Avenue, Blacks portions of the river.

Road and Cheshire Street — as well as from the scenic hiking and fishing Q-Gorge Trail that runs alongside the river from Red Bridge up to Carpenter Dam. Pelletier said that the highlight of this years QRWA Downriver Classic will be the removal of Carpenter’s Dam. “Just knowing that there will be no more portage is by far the biggest event in the race’s history,” Pelletier said.

trout. However, the cranky weather seems to be having an effect on their cooperating with area fishermen, although I have had a few Everyone involved in this great reports on some nice trout race owes Dan Pelletier a huge coming out of the Quinnipthank you for all that he has iac and Black Pond. brought to the QRWA Downriver Classic Canoe and Kayak Best advice I can give is to hang in there. It will get Race. Good job, Dan. better. “It’s a very exciting time for the race and I can’t wait for the racer’s feedback on the dam removal!”

Fishing update

Black Pond, Wharton Brook Trout Park, Mirror Lake and the Quinnipiac River have all been recently stocked with

See ya’ at the derby. God Bless America and watch over our troops wherever they may be.

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Calendar Friday, May 19 Softball - CRHS vs. Berlin, home, 7 p.m. Boys golf - CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 20 Plant sale - The Durham Public Library has scheduled its annual plant sale/ exchange for Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. For more information, call 860-349-9544, ext. 1.

Sunday, May 21 Community supper - A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. The meal is supplied by the Durham Lions, dessert by the Church of the Epiphany parishioners. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for local food pantries. All are welcome.

Monday, May 22

Baseball - CRHS vs. Lyman Hall, away, 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 23

Workshop - The Durham Economic Development Commission has scheduled

Boys golf - CRHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rolling Green GC, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 3 Tag sale - Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, June 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Over 40 vendors outside will be selling antiques, tools, plants, pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items, etc. Inside offers clothing, toys, Christmas and holiday items, jewelry, china, linens, brass, kitchen supplies, craft supplies and more. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call Bill Shumway at 860 349-3397.

Tuesday, June 20 Get Stitchy - Get Stitchy is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 20, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Bring your project materials, sewing machine and extension cord. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pam Carey at 860-349-0453, carey_clan@ sbcglobal.net or Vicki Berry at 860-343-0879, vberry11@ comcast.net.

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Durham 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, May 22, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Following the meeting, there will be a variety table and refreshments. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join.

a workshop, “Fundamentals of Economic Development: A Transformational Approach,” on Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m., at Durham Town Hall, 30 Townhouse Road. The free, two-hour session, presented by the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. and the Connecticut Economic Development Association, is designed to get everyone working collaboratively. Members of the Durham community, business owners and members of the Durham town government are invited to attend. RSVP to edc@townofdurhamct.gov. Seating is limited.

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Conversion therapy banned by state The bill makes it illegal to perform conversion therapy on minors in exchange for money, and doing so would be considered unprofessional conduct subject to discipline. It also prohibits state funding from being spent on anything related to conversion therapy.

By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff

HARTFORD — It is now illegal for licensed medical providers to practice conversion therapy on minors in an effort to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Conversion therapy is a term used to describe a range of practices or treatments aimed at changing someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The controversial practices are used to convince LGBTQ individuals that they are straight or to conform their gender identity to certain beliefs.

The Senate on Wednesday, May 10 unanimously adopted the bill, which cleared the House by a 141-8 vote. Minutes later, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy held a bill signing ceremony with advocates and leaders from both parties to approve the bill, which became effective upon passage. “At a time when we see harassment increasing against anyone perceived as being different, at a time when we see the rights of our friends and neighbors being threatened by the national government, at a time when we see LGBTQ youth turning

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs into law a bill banning licensed medical practictioners from performing converion therapy on minors. He held a ceremony in his office minutes after the Senate approved the bill. | Mike Savino, Record-Journal

to suicide at record rates, to remain silent is to be complicit,” Malloy said, adding the bill makes Connecticut a

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co-sponsors, said only four other states and Washington D.C., had previously adopted similar legislation.

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“At a certain point I understand the sensitivities of the people desirous of us to take this action and the unfortunate message they might receive” if the bill had failed, he said.

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Connecticut Open House Day June 10 The 13th annual Connecticut Open House Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 10. Over 200 locations throughout Connecticut plan to offer free or discounted admission, special activities or giveaways to Connecticut residents. Sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the event is designed to showcase Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse offering of museums, theaters, historical sites and other attractions across the state. For the list of participants and specials, visit www.ctvisit. com

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Awards ceremonies Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled its Senior Scholarship Night of Wednesday, May 31, 6:30 p.m., at the high school. Invitations will be mailed to parents of students receiving a scholarship.

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The Coginchaug Regional High School Academic Ceremony for seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., at the high school. Invitations will be mailed to parents of students receiving an award. Town Times prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.

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200 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 237-8386 www.arcmw.org Under New Management. Come and enjoy our awesome menu. We offer eat in and take out. Catering menu available. We also deliver. Open 6:30am – 1:30pm.

476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

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945 South Main Street Cheshire, CT. 06410 203-250-9339 Bagels, catering, lunches, wraps and a variety of specials BAKED FRESH DAILY. Voted Cheshire’s best bagels for 2017. Open everyday 7am-3pm.

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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

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532 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 (Next to Pop’s Pizza) 203-439-0960 We are dedicated to providing a professional, light-hearted atmosphere with delicious Japanese and Korean dishes. Catering and Platter available – BYOB restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM.

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>> Perk From A1

meter error never had an accurate account of its water usage.

Perk on Main will have to close its current location at 6 Main St. following a dispute with the landlord over water usage. | Mark Dionne, Town Times

The restaurant could not bring its water usage down from “north of 800 gallons a day” to 260 gallons a day. Hughes-Nelson said, “That [goal] was really lofty ... and we can achieve great things ... we really worked really hard to try to minimize our water usage and we got down to about 375 gallons a day

on average, which is a really good accomplishment and I was hoping that our landlord would see that as such a great effort and a decrease and we were moving in the right direction.”

gest issue. Perk on Main, Dinatale said, went “way over throughout the years” on water usage. Although the tenants actually pay for their water usage it is a landlord concern, according to Dinatale, because excessive water can strain the septic system of the entire property. If the system fails, Dinatale said, “the rest of the tenants could be in trouble.”

The inability to meet that level was cited as the reason in the certified letter for non-renewal of the lease. Reached by the Town Times, Pat Dinatale, owner or 6 Main Street LLC, said that the water usage was the big-

Also, Dinatale acknowledged that the tenant-landlord relationship went south and said that contributed to the non-renewal. “She was abusing the system, so I just can’t” renew the lease, Dinatale said.

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Dinatale could not recall the origin of the figure of 260 gallons per day and claimed it was a state requirement but did not provide a specific source. Reported water usage for restaurants within the industry and government agencies vary widely, from 500 to 1,500 gallons of water per day for quick service restaurants to full service restaurants at 5,800 gallons or more. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average American home uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, 40 gallons more than Perk on Main’s lease limit. Hughes said she announced the location’s closing because she did not want her employees and customers to find out through rumors as she started searching for options. The reaction has been “tremendous,” Hughes-Nelson said. “People are upset about it and I think they’re curious about it too. As a business, we have a strong commitment to the community and we have prided ourself on being a community gathering place and I wish our landlord would feel that same commitment to Durham ... and to us.” People in Durham have been reacting to the announcement with sadness and anger See Perk, A17

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Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to be closed Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day weekend. The library will be closed on Saturdays, beginning May 27.

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Dinatale said he has not heard any of the negative reaction to the news and said options to prevent closing are out there. “There’s plenty of space in Durham. She can move wherever she wants.”

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Dinatale said he does not have plans for the space, but would not lease to another restaurant because of the water usage. “It’s not a good fit,” Dinatale said.

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The different Perk restaurants, which include a location in Middletown and one in Guilford and a Perk on Wheels truck, all serving crepes and coffee, employ about 30 people, according to Hughes-Nelson. The employees transfer between locations and Hughes-Nelson estimates that the Durham location is responsible for about 20 of them.

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Wednesday, May 31, 6 p.m., for grades 6 and up. Brainstorm ideas for teens programming. Registration is required.

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Perk on Main opened in Durham in 2002 and moved to the 6 Main St. location in 2007. Hughes said, “I love this space so much ... I’ve loved walking through this door everyday for 10 years. We’re not going to sit around and feel sorry for ourselves but there’s a lot of sadness that goes along with the idea of it.”

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Realtors rally to voice concern over state budget By Ken Liebeskind Special to Town Times

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Miller added, “We have top legislators on the Repub“It was quite the event,” lican and Democratic side said Steven Miller of North dealing with budget issues. Haven, vice president of the We need to send a message Connecticut Association of of teamwork to businesses Realtors. “We do Realtors and legislators to develop Day at the capital every year a better Connecticut so to talk to legislators about people will live here and the issues affecting home stay here. It’s the Realtor’s ownership, but we changed job to sell Connecticut, and it completely this year, with the legislators must give an outdoor event at Bushus a Connecticut we can

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At Strong, Hurlbert and Finnerty were chosen for being well-motivated students who exhibit the district’s Core Ethical Values of respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness and courage. Veronesi praised Hurlbert as a student who does the right thing even when no one is watching and Finnerty as a great role model for his classmates.

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Black bears are spotted in about 80 percent of towns across the state each year, according to DEEP. The black bear population rapidly increased between the 1980s and 2000s, and is expected to continue to rise.

The proposal was passed by the committee by an 1812 vote. Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Cheshire said her vote for

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Linehan said she is concerned DEEP isn’t doing enough to educate the public on bear safety, and she would like to see a greater effort by the agency.“I want to do everything possible before we kill the bears,” she said. “I just don’t feel that we have gotten to a point where it’s OK to open it up (to

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Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, D-New Haven, hasn’t been supportive of the bill in the past, a spokesman said, but a Senate equally divided along party lines means Republicans could still bring the bill to the floor.

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“As the population continues to grow, dangerous interactions with people and young children will become much more common in certain localities, posing a significant public safety risk,” Kennedy said in a statement. “Unless these towns and our state quickly develop a plan to minimize these encounters, calls for a bear hunting season will only intensify — an option that I, and most Connecticut residents, do not

A20 Friday, May 19, 2017

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Revised budget: Towns get less HARTFORD — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy presented a revised budget proposal Monday, May 15, that relies heavily on revenue streams previously slated for municipal aid as state revenues continue to decline.

municipal aid. The reuse of those funds are part of a roughly $370 million hit that municipalities would feel when compared to the plan Malloy presented in February.

Malloy’s new $19.5 billion budget proposal would represent a $242.6 million spending cut, or 1.2 percent, from the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.

He had to revise his February budget after new revenue figures, released May 1, indicated an erosion of $597 million in state income next year, growing the forecasted budget deficit to $2.2 billion.

The plan includes $383 million in new income, an influx that largely comes from revenues the would otherwise go toward

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The largest revenue change comes in a move to reclaim most of the sales tax that would otherwise go to municipal aid. The current budget, adopted in June 2015, includes a plan to divert 0.5 percent of the sales tax to specific municipal aid programs. Municipalities had been in line to receive a combined $349 million in sales tax funded aid, but Malloy’s proposal would shrink that number significantly and divert $278 million back to the state budget. Additionally, Malloy proposed eliminating municipal aid through the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan program. The program, put into place in 1993, distributes a portion of the revenue from the state’s gaming compact to municipalities.

To avoid cuts to the state’s neediest cities, Malloy’s proposal also calls for a more dramatic shift in aid that would result in even deeper cuts for many towns. Locally, Meriden would see a bump in local aid, both compared to the current fiscal year and to Malloy’s February proposal. The nearly $77 million the city would receive is a boost of more than $10.6 million over the current fiscal year’s budget. Other towns would see dramatic decreases, including Wallingford, whose $15 million in aid would be a drop of slightly more than $10 million, and Cheshire, whose $7.2 million would be roughly half its current level.

Berlin, North Haven, and Durham would also see significant reductions. Those reductions, based on calculations from Malloy’s budget office, don’t account for payments the towns would have to make for teachers’ retirement benefits or for revenues towns could receive if the legislature adopts the governor’s proposal to remove hospitals’ exemption from the property tax. Malloy didn’t budge from his call for towns to contribute to the teachers’ retirement system, but he proposed capping the combined payments at $400 million. Under Malloy’s revised budget proposal, North Haven would actually lose money. It’s $2.48 million contribution for teachers retirement costs would be $1 million more than its state aid. Connecticut Conference of See Budget, A24

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Custodian Maintenance workers needed for the Wallingford Public Schools to work the 2:00 P.M. to 10 P.M shift. Hourly rate: $18.44 to $22.80 hourly plus shift differential. Requires some experience in building maintenance work. The closing date for applications is May 24, 2017 or the date we receive the fiftieth (50) application whichever occurs first. Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080. EOE.

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The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has formed a “Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs” group in the Central Connecticut region.

Municipalities Executive Director Joe DeLong called Malloy’s budget a “step in the process.”

The goals of this group are to educate and motivate the next generation of business leaders to start and grow businesses across our region and state; provide networking and social opportunities for these new leaders to meet and form lasting business relationships and gain a stronger voice in setting policy and

For more information, contact Mark Walerysiak, Jr. at the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce at mark@centralctchambers.org or 860-584-4718.

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