Town Times Aug. 10, 2012 by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 19, Issue 18

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

New principal focused on ‘learning Lyman’ By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Right about now — on a quiet Tuesday in early August, with the custodial staff waxing the hallways and just a few staff popping in and out throughout Tom Ford in the day — is when Tom Ford, new principal at John Lyman Elementary School, can’t wait for the first day of school to arrive. “After a while, it gets too

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quiet,” Ford said. “The school is lonely in the summer. I like when the students come back.” B u t Ford will have to wait until Thursday, Aug. 30, to see the eager students w i t h smiling faces and swollen his new office. b a c k packs. So in the meantime he has used this summer to get situated in his new role. See Principal, page 20

Buckheit elected to RSD13 Board of Ed By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times In a close 127-108 vote, Eileen Buckheit beat out Eric Berens for a seat on the Regional School District #13 Board of Education at a wellattended special town meeting August 6. Buckheit is a 10-year resident of Durham with three children in the school system. She has a master’s degree in Eileen Buckheit addresspublic administration and has worked in the public sec- es the audience at a spetor. She recently was commis- cial town meeting. sioner of Planning and Devel- Photo by Stephanie Wilcox opment for the City of West that experience to benefit her Haven. own community. Buckheit described herself Before the paper ballot vote as the daughter of educators took place, the candidates adwho “understands what the dressed several questions job entails,” and has spent from the public. When asked her whole career building communities and will use See BOE, page 6

At 6:45 a.m. on July 15, a hot air balloon belonging to the Connecticut Lighter Than Air Society made a landing on Derby Road in Rockfall. Within 30 minutes of landing, the ground crew had the balloon deflated, folded and stowed in a trailer along with the basket and gas burner. Neighborhood early birds who watched the event were Bill Jagoda, Catherine Shumbo and Patience Merismaalong with Rob, Betty and Eleanor Brayshaw. See another hot air balloon photo on page 13. Submitted by Bill Jagoda

Community Briefs

Whitehouse and Rockslide, classic rock from the 60’s and 70’s.

Registration for new students entering Coginchaug Regional High School is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 20, and Tuesday, Aug. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the guidance office. For more information, call (860) 349-7221.

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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 (203) 3172448, and we’ll do our best to make things right. Durham Fitness was left off the list of donors in the Project Graduation thank you ad in the July 27 issue.

Youth travel basketball registration The Durham Basketball Association has scheduled tryouts for its 2012/13 season in early October. Registration to participate in tryouts are now being accepted by the DBA. Tryout registration forms are available on the DBA website, www.dbact .org. Submit a completed registration form by e-mail to contactdba1@dbact.org, or mail to DBA, PO Box 641, Durham, CT 06422. Advanced registration for tryouts is preferred, however registration at the time of tryouts will also be accepted. The specific tryout dates and times will be finalized and communicated by mid-September, and early registrants will be notified by e-mail. Participation in tryouts for travel teams is open to girls and boys entering grades 5 through 8 who live

Index of Advertisers To advertise in the Town Times, call Joy Boone at 203-317-2313

The Middlefield Food Bank is very low on the following items: jelly, tea, green beans and cereal (cold and hot). The Food Bank kindly asks that you do not donate expired, dented and rusted cans. Recently many items have been received that end up being discarding. These

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Middlefield Park and Recreation has scheduled the following summer concerts. All concerts are free at 6:30 p.m. at Peckham Park Pavilion. Thursday, Aug. 16 - The Humble Bees with opening act, The Middlefield Ukulele Club. Wednesday, Aug. 22 - Jackson Hill (country music). Thursday, Aug. 30 - Randy

Beginning in September, Regional District 13 will use an automated substitute placement program. All current district subs will be trained to use this new program. The district is also looking to increase the oncall substitute pool. A substitute training session is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 16, at 9 a.m., at the superintendent’s office. A four-year college degree is required to substitute for teachers. Teacher assistant substitutes require a high school diploma or higher. You can work as often or as

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Public will vote to sell Powder Ridge at referendum By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

The decision to hold a referendum at the Community

A referendum is not to be used lightly,â&#x20AC;? he added, noting the time and costs that it requires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the supreme decision maker.â&#x20AC;? The vote to set the referen-

dum passed 2-1. While Selectman Dave Burgess supported the referendum, he wated to delay it to accommodate abâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Shall the Town of Middlefield sell the Powder Ridge Ski Area property to Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort, LLC under the terms stated in an agreement of sale dated July 16, 2012...?â&#x20AC;? sentee ballots. Brayshaw said the date of the referendum gave the public over four weeks since the agreement was presented to review. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in jeopardy of being in violation of the

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month.â&#x20AC;? A final hearing was held Aug. 9 for the public to listen to the restoration plan from interested buyer Sean Hayes. Go to www.towntimes.com for coverage of the Aug. 9 hearing and the Aug. 16 referendum.

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A referendum is scheduled in Middlefield for Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., to vote on the following: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shall the Town of Middlefield sell the Powder Ridge Ski Area property to Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort, LLC under the terms stated in an agreement of sale dated July 16, 2012, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Board of Selectmen on July 16, 2012?â&#x20AC;?

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Bridge night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions.

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Durham Historical Society The Durham Historical Society is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids tag sale The Durham Public Library is having a Kids Only Tag Sale today (rain date is Saturday, Aug. 18), from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids and teens will be selling their treasures. For more information, call (860) 349-9544. Discover Durham The Economic Development Commission’s 10th annual Tractor Cruise-in and third Discover Durham Business Expo is today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Commercial Building on the Durham Fairgrounds. Admission to the expo is free, but the foundation charges for parking. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 12.

Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. The market offers a variety of both organic and non organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, naturally grown meat, baked goods, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, sprouts, fresh flowers and crafts. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford.

Chicken Barbecue The Church of the Epiphany has scheduled a traditional chicken barbecue for the Epiphany today from 3 to 7 p.m. The menu includes a half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, lemonade or iced

Team holds car wash this Saturday Come support the reigning girls’ basketball Class S State Champions on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carolyn Adams’ parking lot for the team’s first annual car wash. The girls are holding the car wash to raise money for team equipment for this coming season. In exchange for a donation to the girls’ basketball team, they will make your car squeaky clean. Submitted by Morgan Kuehnle tea and assorted desserts. Entertainment will be provided by Epiphany’s Summer Theater Production cast of Godspell. Reservations are requested in advance by calling Katy Reddick at (860) 908-1570 or visiting www.epiphanychickenbarbecue.weebly.co m. A fee is charged. Lyman Sunflower Maze Visitors to the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze this weekend will have an opportunity to rise above the scenic vista in the Re/Max tethered hot air balloon for a bird’s eye view of the maze and scenic surroundings. The maze is open today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and balloon rides are from 9 a.m. to noon.

MONDAY

August 13 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunch on Monday is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. 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. 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 the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org.

WEDNESDAY

August 15 TOPS Meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433 for more information.

THURSDAY

August 16 Durham Farmers Market The Durham Farmers Market is open today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the Green. Blood drive The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for today from 1 to 6 p.m. at Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Free concert The Masonic Home in Wallingford has scheduled The Eddie Forman Orchestra for today at 7 p.m. The concert is free. After the Storm fundraiser After the Storm, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors heal after a diagnosis from cancer, has scheduled its annual fundraiser, Art Bra, for today at the Aqua Turf. For more information, visit www.afterthestorminc.org.

FRIDAY

August 17 Bean supper The Women’s Society for Christian Service at the United Churches of Durham will host a community bean supper tonight at 6 p.m. as a fundraising effort to support church and community. Members of the United Churches family prepare and donate the dishes. The menu includes baked beans, baked corn, mac and cheese, mac and beef in tomato sauce, salads (usually containing produce grown at home), sliced white and brown bread, an assortment of pies, and coffee and tea. Seating is family style,

HELO fundraiser A Haitian dinner to support HELO, Inc. is today from 5 to 9 p.m. at 43 Fowler Ave. HELO (Home, Education, Love, Opportunity) provides a home for 12 children in Haiti. A fee is charged. For more information, visit www.helohaiti.org.

SUNDAY

August 19 CAT free film Coginchaug Area Transition will show a free film Queen of the Sun: What are the bees telling us? today at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church. Nancy Poole, a veteran beekeeper with her husband Allan, will be joined by Tina Hurlbert, of Durham, a new beekeeper. This is the third in a series of free films about becoming more resilient, communityminded and locally focused in our daily lives.

MONDAY

August 20 Women of the Woods Join Women of the Woods for a hike at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth. The hike, which begins at 9 a.m., includes exploring small caves and looking for a letterbox. The distance will depend on the weather and the group that attends. This is a walk for girls and women only. For questions, directions, or to register, contact Lucy at lucy@womenofthewoods.org or (860) 395-7771.

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Church of the Epiphany revives a tasty tradition By Christine Foster Special to the Town Times

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Just say the words “chicken barbecue” and the smells from more than 50 years ago come flooding back to Karen Otte. Her father Carl was the chief cook and pit boss for the Church of the Epiphany’s annual chicken barbecue and spent the days before the big event cooking up his secret marinade. “Our house smelled of vinegar, mustard and miscellaneous spices for days before the barbecue because he always made the sauce himself, simmering it on the back of our kitchen stove,” Otte said. Otte hopes old-timers will return and newer residents will join in this Satur-

day, Aug. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m., as Church of the Epiphany revives this tradition by hosting a chicken barbecue as a fundraiser to support Epiphany’s 150th Anniversary Celebration this fall. Epiphany’s chicken barbecues began in the mid1950s and quickly became a draw for the entire community. Folks would either pick up meals to take home or enjoy them with friends in the church hall. Carl Otte worked for the state department of agriculture, and his daughter remembers that he wanted to give a boost to the

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Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, August 13 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inlands Wetlands Commission Tuesday, August 14 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Primary at Korn School 7:30 p.m. — Conservations Commission 7:30 — Clean Energy Task Force Wednesday, August 15 7 p.m. — Recreation Committee at DAC Thursday, August 16 7 p.m. — DMIAAB at Middlefield Community Center

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, August 14 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Primary Wednesday, August 15 7 p.m. — Inlands Wetlands Commission Thursday, August 16 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Referendum on sale of Powder Ridge 7 p.m. — DMIAAB 7 p.m. — Board of Finance

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Letters to the Editor It’s not too late Is $700,000 a fair price for Powder Ridge? This travesty is a reflection of poor management. Why wasn’t a cash reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals? Why wasn’t the “heat” put on? Why wasn’t a claim made on our insurance and the buildings rehabbed? Isn’t that why we have insurance? Wouldn’t clean, well-maintained, secure, well-protected buildings and a completed water diversion permit attract a top buyer? Town leaders are charged to do all they can to protect our resources and leave us debt free. It’s not too late; we can move forward and rehab Powder Ridge with the insurance money and attract a top buyer. We also must remember that once the deal is done, taxpayers will be paying for police, fire and roads. Who has been advocating for the taxpayers? Finally, is it a good practice to have such an important vote in the middle of “prime time” vacation season? Will some people not be able to vote which could be a violation of their civil rights? Susan K. Heuberger R.N. Middlefield

Fiscally irresponsible In regard to the proposed sale of Powder Ridge to Brownstone, there is one important question that needs to be addressed: What impact will this sale have on property taxes? As it stands now, if this deal goes through, we the taxpayers will continue to pay off the balance of $2,530,000 plus interest for many years to come. Property taxes were originally instituted as a means of providing revenue for public services and to support public education. In other words, for the benefit of residents and taxpayers of a municipality. But this proposed sale of Powder Ridge to

Brownstone has added another use for our property taxes — support of private enterprise. Our town is negotiating to sell Powder Ridge to Brownstone at a reduced price. In addition, the deal includes an interest-free loan, while we continue to pay the interest on the bond we secured to purchase the property. I understand that in this economy we should not expect a high return on our investment. But we should at least break even. We should not give away our land. The proposed sale of Powder Ridge to Brownstone is fiscally irresponsible. It does not benefit the residents and taxpayers of Middlefield and Rockfall; it benefits private enterprise. Seb Aresco Rockfall

Stop the madness Families and citizens of Middlefield, it is now the time to voice your support to save Powder Ridge and get skiing back in the beautiful community of Middlefield. Let’s all get out and squash the naysayers, show your support and appreciation of all the time, expense and efforts that have gone into this wonderful business model to save the crumbling infrastructure that used to be our town’s gem. On Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., please vote for the agreement to sell Powder Ridge to Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, LLC. Make the time to vote for this sale and stop the madness; let’s get skiing back and save our Powder Ridge. We and our family love this town. We believe, from all of the feedback we have heard, that the majority of residents trust in this deal. After all of his efforts to show his sincerity and give us ample opportunities to see and hear his plan, meet him face-to-face, visit his existing adventure park and the crumbling remains in our town that he hopes to restore to pristine beauty, Sean

Hayes is the real deal. Do not miss this chance to support the saving of our town attraction for our families and our community. Rich & Cindy Di Lauro Middlefield

The best opportunity How fortunate we are as a town to have Mr. Hayes, a proven business owner with incredible vision, interested in buying the Powder Ridge property to turn it into a winter sports park of which we can all be proud. This is the best opportunity we have had yet and most likely our last chance to bring skiing back to Middlefield. Holding onto the land in hopes of a non-existent “better deal” somewhere off in the future will cost the town: in loan payments, in taxes to Meriden and Wallingford and in maintenance costs. The value of the property will continue to sink as the buildings and equipment deteriorate. It is a liability to the town. If this deal does not go through, the town will have to demolish the dilapidated structures at great cost. Enough already. The town has spent six years negotiating numerous deals. We did not buy this property to hold onto it as open space. We bought it to sell it to someone who will bring skiing back to Middlefield. We have finally found someone who has the resources and vision to do that. Not everyone is going to be happy about every detail of any deal, but now is the time to take charge of the town’s future and support Mr. Hayes. The opening of Powder Ridge will bring jobs, taxes and financial benefits to area businesses. It is such a shame there are people in our town who so vehemently oppose progress for petty political reasons. They even suggest our town leaders operate secretly or that there is some conspiracy going on. Nothing could be further from the truth. Vote yes on Aug 16 and let’s finally bring skiing back to Middlefield. Cindy & Joel Nick Middlefield

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Five years ago I voted to buy Powder Ridge to have skiing in Middlefield and keep the property from being developed. Thursday, Aug. 16, we get to vote to sell the property to a successful outdoor recreational outfit. They have agreed to restore skiing to Powder Ridge. Middlefield gets the benefit of having a great business in town. I read and hear about those who would rather have Middlefield sell the property to developers so the town can make money. This isn’t what I voted for five years ago. I’m voting for skiing and to preserve Powder Ridge from housing development. I urge all those who voted for this five years ago to cast your ‘yes’ vote again. Rich Rynaski Rockfall

Since we overwhelmingly voted to sell Powder Ridge many years ago, a great deal of effort has gone into finding the right buyer, the right plan, and circumstances that would allow for a continued successful future for this project. Although there could be any number of possible opportunities, this is the one that has survived all of the financial and legal scrutiny. This has not been an easy effort. It has not been hastily put together. Naysayers have had their views and opinions. This should not be a political effort against our elected officials. They are merely carrying out the declared vote of the citizens. It is not easy to please all of the See Letters, page 14

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Start recycling paperboard Paperboard is prolific in the world Since the 1990s when curbside reof consumer product packaging and cycling began dotting American it appears everywhere. A quick stroll neighborhoods, we’ve been trained around your home and pantry and with the idea of recycling making you’ll spy paperboard as the paper things like recycling paper part of our daily routines. Americans use 71 cores found inside rolls of gift wrap, paper towels and toilet paper; gift million tons of paper, cardboard and boxes; cracker, cereal and snack boxpaperboard annually, so well-estabes; dry goods cartons; lished recycling habits to-go containers, inare a very good thing. Claudia O’Connell cluding grease-free pizAnd while paper and za boxes; tissue boxes; cardboard are easy to powder detergent boxconsider because they es; shoe boxes; beverare so easy to recogage cartons; packaging used for pernize, paperboard often falls through sonal grooming items such as soap, the cracks. lotions and toothpaste and even most When I visit a friend or family product packaging designed for member, I often notice how often people overlook paperboard as an en- frozen and refrigerated foods (think of frozen pizzas and TV dinners). tire category of recyclable goods. Another great thing to know about And I know these folks are well-inpaperboard is that it can be made tentioned because they do recycle from 100 percent recycled paper, other things, including newspapers, making it a boon for both pulp mills cans and glass jars and bottles. It and consumer goods manufacturers may be that people simply don’t recthat promote and market recycled ognize it as a recyclable paper prodcontent in their packaging. uct. Paper has many lives, and aside For those of you who don’t recycle paperboard, it is a type of thick (mul- from the obvious, making paper into more paper, it can be made into more tilayer) and rigid paper, and it can than 5,000 products. The list of everyand should be recycled. It is used for every cereal box in your home, but it day products includes masking tape, paper money, globes, bandages, dust can be thicker as in the backing of a masks, hospital gowns, coffee filters, notebook or legal pad. For some realamp shades, car insulation, animal son, many people are not currently recycling paperboard, causing tons of it to end up in landfills. See Recycling, page 12

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An addiction of Olympic proportions Super Bowl commercials any day. Let’s see now… about 48 more hours and I can get up from the couch. Where Super Bowl ads strive for shock and cynicism, Olympic ads Somehow I don’t think this is what the Olympics is meant to inspire — to- strive for sentiment — they’re built on pursuing dreams, our common hutal slothfulness for two weeks. I just manity around the globe and other can’t seem to help it though. warm-your-heart sentiments that I promise myself I’ll just watch the next swimming event, or the guy from probably also help sell Coke and Chevrolets and maybe South Africa who is even candidates for racing on metal legs, or Sue VanDerzee high office. (A startling the congregation of exception to this is a UConn grads on the commercial from NBC women’s basketball itself, the broadcasters team. Then I become hooked on the oldest runner or the un- of the games in the US, for their own incredibly insensitive coming show expected, jubilant gold medal winner. And just when I think I can finally get called “Stars Earn Stripes” where celebrities participate in a faux war, up and not watch another minute of unintentionally mocking the real sacsports for at least a little while, on the rifices of real soldiers who suffer real screen appears a tour of the British Muinjuries in real conflicts where both seum (just fabulous) or a short segment sides inflict real harm. A former winon British pubs (so interesting). ter Olympian gushes in the commerIn between, back stories of athletes cial about how hard her “war” duty is tug at my heart strings or give compared to the Olympics… What a glimpses into other cultures. Even the commercials are terrific. Give me Olympic commercials over See Olympic, page 23

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Powder Ridge deal good for region tion is and what a Successful and atgood corporate cititractive communities zen it is. The applicaoften refer to a point tion for the Portland in history that deoperation was apfined the character of proved by unanitheir community. I mous vote. Sean believe the good peoHayes is a proven job ple of Middlefield creator and successhave an opportunity ful entrepreneur who to create one of those we recognize as a remoments and theregional asset. fore respectfully urge The Town of Middlefield electors Durham is particuand property owners Laura Francis, Durham larly situated to gain to support the referfrom the restoration endum question to of Powder Ridge besell Powder Ridge to cause we are connectSean Hayes. Once it ed to Middlefield in is fully operational so many ways. It will again, Powder Ridge provide seasonal jobs will improve our lofor our youth, unique recreational cal economy and enhance our qualiopportunities and a venue for comty of life, not only for the Town of Middlefield, but for all of its regional munity-building activities. This will attract many to our area and help partners as well. While there may never be 100 per- maintain and even improve our property values. The residents of cent agreement on every point of a Durham are prepared to patronize very complicated deal, on balance, Powder Ridge as we do Lyman Orthe proposed plan seems to be the best available given the condition of chards, Lyman Golf Courses and other Middlefield businesses. the property and the current ecoWhile I am as nostalgic as many of nomic environment. Some have said you about how Powder Ridge was, I it is better if the town leased the am very excited for what it could be. property. Fortunately this is not an Again, I respectfully urge the voters option for the Town of Middlefield. of Middlefield to support the referenWhile it might seem like a good revdum question and sell Powder Ridge enue stream, small towns like ours have limited managerial and fiscal re- to Sean Hayes and his partners. Portland was named one of Money sources to manage rental properties properly and profits can easily be lost. Magazine’s top 100 places to live and mentioned Brownstone Quarries in As chairman of the Middlesex the write-up. Give Mr. Hayes a County Revitalization Commission, chance to bring Powder Ridge back I have had an opportunity to review to life and maybe we can see the applications from Brownstone. DurTown of Middlefield on that list in a ing that process, we learned how few years. successful the Brownstone opera-

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Trooper Talk Middlefield Calls for Service: 612 Criminal Investigations: 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents w/Injuries: 2 Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents w/o Injuries: 3 Total Motor Vehicle accidents for July 2012: 6 Motor Vehicle Infractions: 232 issued Motor Vehicle Warnings: 16 issued Motor Vehicle Accident DWI’s: 0 On-sight DWI’s: 1

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Summer as an adult is hard work By Michelle P. Carter Special to the Town Times When my sister Jackie and I were younger and living in Meriden, most of our summer days were spent with our friends Christine and Greg, whose parents were close friends with our parents. We spent a lot of time at each other’s houses because the parents took turns babysitting. Sometimes we parallel played in pairs, and sometimes we would team up with the neighborhood kids for wild, imaginative games of make believe. We wasted not a moment of our precious summer sunlight and warm, amicable air. We never wanted it to end. And we were convinced that we could make that happen.

We invented all sorts of games to prolong our time together. When playtime was over and someone’s parents were there to take them home, we had our arsenal of tricks ready. Our favorite, and perhaps most effective game was to keep our parents talking with each other as long as possible by asking gateway questions.

When we’d run out of topics with which to distract them, we’d craftily instigate a game of hide and seek where the children with the homebound advantage were the seekers, and the children who had to go home would hide. “But we can’t find them!” we’d insist with our perfectly practiced shrugs and deceitfully innocent smiles.

“When does Camp Calumet start, again?” we would ask, and sure enough, the moms would strike up a lively discussion about the camp in which we were all enrolled for the summer. We would very slyly, under our breath, murmur, “Well, looks like you’re not ready to go…” and hurry back to the swing set.

That tactic afforded us about 10 to 15 minutes of quality time pretending to look for each other but secretly hanging out in a crawlspace, giggling about the success of our master plan. Eventually our parents would discover us, and then it was really time to go.

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Summer (Continued from page 10) behind our houses. It meant catching frogs, skipping rocks and stealing tomatoes from the neighbor’s garden. It meant burying things in the sandbox and never finding them again. It meant endless possibilities. We were in charge of the world. Once you graduate from school for the last time, that brand of summer vanishes. As a working professional, you may get vacation time, but it will never be three to four months of carefree gallivanting because the bills still need to

Town Times be paid between spring and autumn. That summertime door of possibilities becomes a window. Instead of jumping into summer with the freedom of spontaneity, I now begin my summer planning well ahead of time (because, if I only have four days of vacation, I won’t be spending them hiding my shoes). I have to buy plane tickets while they’re affordable, book hotel reservations before the rooms fill and save up spending money for several months prior. Summer is no longer impulse and whimsy. It’s hard work. Just as much work as the rest of the year. Three months can be a lifetime when you’re

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Hot air balloons must have a thing for Middlefield! Another balloon landing at Memorial School woke Denise Nadeau as it descended over the trees near her home recently. Several neighbors were happy to assist taking the balloon down and getting a close view of the basket and balloon contents.

to over 70, thanks to a beautiful addition to the school completed this spring. The need is still great in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, where 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. Many Haitians live on less than $2 a day. You can learn more about HELO by visiting www.helohaiti .org. To help support the ongoing needs of HELO, a Haitian dinner will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 43 Fowler Avenue in Durham. The event includes a Haitian buffet, beverages and a live performance by The Union Brothers Singers, a Haitian a cappella group. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 auction and Haitian crafts available to purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Cloe or Molly at (860) 349-8173 or (860) 883-4196 or e-mail cepoisson@aol.com.

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Letters (Continued from page 8) people, but it is important for the greater good of the community of Middlefield to prevail. I ask that you take a brief respite for your summer fun to commit to voting for the final plan for Powder Ridge. It is time to put an end to the long effort and planning that will ensure the character of Middlefield. This vote will bring much needed jobs for our youth, commerce to our community and the pride of increasing Middlefield’s prominence as a destination

for outdoor fun and enjoyment. Please mark your calendar for Aug. 16 and vote for the future of Powder Ridge. Please vote to support our past commitment to this project. If you don’t, we will face years of additional hard work, only to regret that we didn’t finish what we once held in the palms of our collective hands. Bill Currlin Middlefield

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The biggest inconvenience Here it is again, town departments in the Community Center are closed to the public. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, Town Hall offices (Building and Land Use Dept., Park & Recreation, Senior and Social Services and the Historical Society) cannot be working, due to the primary voting. How do the taxpayers and people doing business and/or needing services in our town feel about this? We also will be closed and not allowed to work in our of-

fices again this year on Nov. 6. During all primaries and elections we have to close our offices. During referendums we can be in our offices, but with the doors shut, and the public cannot obtain services from our departments. Am I the only one who finds this crazy that town offices are closed and employees cannot report to work so many times during the year? Add it up; how many days does this affect our offices — Especially in years when we have multiple referendums. Besides the biggest inconvenience, our work load is effected, the public cannot access our offices and we have to use our own vacation time or personal time during these times. An interesting question would be, is this happening all over the state — town office employees not being able to report to work due to elections and referendums? I know our neighbors in Durham use Korn School, and school can remain in session. I think Middletown does the same. Do most towns vote in schools? I don’t know the answer, but why can’t Middlefield? Antoinette S. Astle Middlefield’s Director of Senior & Social Services

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BBQ. She has deep family roots in Durham and had fond memories of stopping by to take home a chicken dinner with her mother. You always saw people you knew and had a chance to chat. It’s what makes a town feel like home: traditions, familiar faces, family and friends who care, good hand-cooked food, a group effort. Epiphany is known for its warm welcoming ways, so you won’t get that closed club feeling here. The people — who are Epiphany — love getting to know new folks and also are known for good cooking (think community suppers). So, I hope the townspeople will feel welcome and come out for a good-ole hometown event and a cheap meal. Also, the Epiphany Players — cast of the recent Durham hit Godspell — will stop by to entertain the crowd; 10 percent of all proceeds will go to support outreach (also an Epiphany tradition). Katharine W. Forline Durham

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Letters (Continued from page 14) vated with the challenge of sending the fifth possible buyer (Brownstone) home leaving Powder Ridge to rot. The misinformation that they are spreading is that Brownstone and this administration (me) are planning to turn PR into a housing development a few years down the line and that I will in some way profit from the deal. My answer is simple. Has there been any evidence in my nearly 70-year life and nine years on the Board of Selectmen that would warrant me bringing reproach on my hundreds of friends and family members for doing or even contemplating such? What moral profit would there be to sell out the town? The truth is that I have guarded the town’s character every day I go to work and never did I or would I make a decision that brings reproach to this office or pads my personal pockets. If people would only read the agreement, they would see the words “Binding Effect” and “Successors and Assigns.” This means that the land and use of Powder Ridge Ski Area, when the sale goes through, will be legally bound to the operation of an “Outdoor Recreational Facility” not for residential development. I learned at a young age not to spread false witness against one’s neighbor. The caller must have missed that lesson. Jon A. Brayshaw Middlefield First Selectman

Silent majority must vote Please come out on the 16th of August and vote. We need to put this controversial issue to rest. I’m sure there are many other issues the town officials need to deal with. I do hope we will give Sean Hayes a chance to fulfill his promises to the town. I understand he has a first class facility in Portland. Let’s get Powder Ridge back on our tax base. As a town we are already making payments; let’s share the burden. It may be down the road, but the town will benefit from this sale. The silent majority, that is the bulk of the taxpayers, please come out and let your voices be heard. Don’t be influenced by all the rhetoric you hear, much of it not factual. Do your own research and vote your conscience — but please vote. Hope to see you on the 16th. Barbara S. Rowe Middlefield

An investment in our future There will be a referendum on Aug. 16 to sell Powder Ridge. I want to remind the voices who keep harping about the sale price and getting back every cent we have spent and more, that when we voted to buy Powder Ridge back in 2007 it was not about making a profit, or money at all. It was to keep

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recreation in town, preserve jobs, hold the line on residential development and see a business restored that was one of the biggest contributors to our commercial tax base. That was not going to happen overnight or without cost to us. Our expectations were that buyers with deep pockets would beat a path to our door. The three who did come and then go were not the crowd that we’d hoped for, and we have painfully learned from our negotiations that such a crowd does not exist. However, these delays gave Brownstone the time to grow into a very successful business looking to expand

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locally, and they have proven to be the fit for our community that we were waiting for. They have been very public about their plans, and I believe that after the sale we will look back and agree that we made the right choice. The sale will satisfy the reasons we originally bought the property, to restore the deteriorating property and buildings and remove the out-of-pocket costs we have been carrying. A ‘yes’ vote is an investment in our future. A ‘no’ vote will send the buyer home along with the $500K DECD grant, and you alone will be paying for all costs from that day on waiting for yet another buyer. Let’s vote

‘yes’ to sell Powder Ridge to Brownstone. Kathleen Kokoszka Middlefield

Financial disaster As a cofounder of Zygo, I was involved with many buy/sell transactions. I am an unaffiliated voter who has contributed much time and effort along with other volunteers to purchase the Powder Ridge property. The current PR deal is a financial disaster for Middlefield/Rockfall and a financial bonanza for Brownstone: Fact: There is no current See Letters, page 18

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real estate appraisal for PR’s current market value. How can a piece of publicly-owned property be sold without one? This is an abdication of fiduciary responsibility by the Board of Selectmen who approved this deal. In a 122-page Hunter Assoc. Feb 28, 2007 real estate appraisal, PR ski area’s market value is $5,465,000 with

110 acres of open space. Sewers should be included in any current appraisal. Access to sewers increases PR’s market value immensely. This has major financial risks for Middlefield/Rockfall. Middlefield/Rockfall’s debt, about $2,500,000, for PR is not reduced by this deal. Insufficient financial information is available to Middlefield/Rockfall taxpayers making an informed decision by the voters for the deal impossible.

The first selectman and accounting firm rated Brownstone’s finances as “feasible” without a written report as the first selectman promised. Middlefield/Rockfall taxpayers expected a written report, and Brownstone should rate “a high probability of success” at the very least. Brownstone pays $200,000 net for PR, i.e. $700,000 less the $500,000 DECD grant. Now that is a bonanza for Brownstone taken from Middlefield/Rockfall taxpayers. If Brownstone gets into fi-

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I write because of my concern about integrity and ethical issues. Town Clerk records verify that from Nov.6, 2008 through Jan 12, 2012 the BOS had 47 executive sessions, 30 regarding Powder Ridge. From Jan 3, 2012 through July 17, 2012 there were nine executive sessions, six regarding PR. The public is excluded from these meetings. Were these all over the recent Hayes proposal? No, but they were behind closed doors, making the selectmen discussions completely off record. Most importantly, the public has been excluded from “the making of the sausage,” a term used by Kevin Boyle, a fellow Ad Hoc Committee member. We as taxpayers and owners of PR have no idea how or why in these closed sessions the selectmen made their decisions. Now we have a signed agreement, on which we can

only vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’, with the following: If PR is sold to Hayes before Nov. 30, 2012, we must make a $225,000 payment to Middlefield Holdings, benefiting a colleague of Brayshaw’s son. 2.The town is financing $600,000 for six years, interest free. 3. Hayes can build four houses on PR. 4. Bonding cost is $238,000 yearly for 15 years, amounting to ½ mil on our taxes. If the Hayes deal is not passed, the taxpayers will continue to own PR for a better deal with other options. The first selectman has said that every time someone decided against PR he was inundated with other suitors. Bottom line: Hayes pays $700,000 (over seven years), we the taxpayers pay $225,000; Hayes buys 240+ acres of prime Middlefield land for which we receive $475,000; a bonanza for Mr. Hayes and a loss for Middlefield/Rockfall taxpayers. *I have sources for the above facts. We can do much better; a wise vote is ‘no’ at the Referendum. Marianne Corona Middlefield

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nancial trouble, the average Middlefield/Rockfall taxpayer’s tax bill increases by $150/yr. (source BOF member) and PR does not return to Middlefield/Rockfall. Middlefield/Rockfall taxpayers give PR away but keep paying for it: Brownstone owns PR for $200,000 net. The deal is beyond bad; it is reckless. Protect Middlefield/Rockfall’s finances and PR. Please vote ‘no’ on Aug. 16. Carl Zanoni Middlefield

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School News Graduates Fordham University - John Z. Biesak, of Durham. University of Saint Joseph - Jennifer Gudelski, of Durham; Becky Cousino, Sharon Rogers, of Middlefield; Theresa Piotrowski, Nelson Prue, of Rockfall.

President’s list Western New England University - Rebecca Ludecke, of Durham.

Dean’s list Alvernia University, Pennsylvania - Matthew Tobias, of Durham. Union College, New York - Jenna Langhans, Colin Turley, of Durham.

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Principal (Continued from page 1) Ford, a Westbrook resident, was assistant principal at Cider Mill School for grades 3, 4 and 5 in Wilton prior to becoming John Lyman principal last month. He didn’t initially expect to become an educator when he earned a degree in history at the University of New Hampshire years ago. But he went back to school, this time to Central Connecticut State University, to pursue elementary education. He received his master’s degree and teaching certification at the University of Hartford and, to enhance his credentials, earned his sixth year degree in reading and language arts at CCSU. Ford’s early career saw him teaching at Chester Elementary school. After a few years, then-Principal Hank

“I’m excited about the size of the building,” he said. “At Cider Mill, there was over 1,000 students. I’m excited to be coming into a smaller school for more solid connections with students.”

Tom Ford stands beside a sign welcoming him to John Lyman. Stockmal encouraged Ford to be a principal. He originally had reservations. “I loved being a classroom teacher, and I worried about losing that connection with students,” Ford admitted. “I realized... that it is still about the kids.

As administrator, I can affect positive change in a different role... I had spent some time in the classroom, this was a chance to take on a leadership role.” So he pursued becoming an administrator, getting an-

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other sixth year degree in educational leadership and his administrator’s certificate from the University of Connecticut. When the principal position at John Lyman opened up earlier this year, Ford

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“Without question, the staff members have been wonderful and supportive,” he said, noting that even former Principal Karen Brimecombe has worked with him over the summer. About his predecessor, Ford said, “She’s a tough act to follow.”

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Before you sit and read this article, think back to your childhood and try to recall a memory that may have been created by a sporting event, a day in the sun, maybe a family vacation or even a coach who may have taught you something that has stayed with you throughout your years. Most times you are not aware the memory is being made until years later when you use what you may have learned on your own children or players you may be coaching. I have had the lucky pleasure to have been coached in my little league years by a man who had taught me so much of what it means to be a good sport, teammate and allaround good person. Tom Doyle recently passed away suddenly but his influence still impacts my life. You see I have had the honor of coaching the 11-year-old Coginchaug Little League all-stars, a team of young men who embody the meaning of the word ‘team.’ I felt Mr. Doyle watching over me and my team, an “Angel in the Outfield” if you will, helping me say the right thing to an upset player or just giving me comfort that what I was doing was the right thing. This team is made up of 11 players, each with a specific talent. Not one superstar, just a group of kids who love to play the game of baseball. They are the most determined group of kids I have ever coached. Remember these names, Thomas Vallone, Ryan Genest, Dylan Carlson, Cole Niedman, John John Jose’, Griffin Saks, Connor Rulnick, AJ Kleczkowski, Josh Fazzino, Kyle Strang and James Salemme because they did something no other team in the history of Coginchaug Little League has ever done, District 9 and Section 2 Champions and State Championship runner up. When the D-9 tournament began, we were defeated by Cromwell in the bottom of the sixth inning, a tough loss to say the least. The boys didn’t hang their heads or go off and sulk, they instead came right back and won games against East Hampton and Old Saybrook, and next up would be Madison. They played hard

but lost 7-4 in a tough-fought game. The two and two record was enough to earn us a spot in the next round, but that meant another meeting with the mighty Madison team. This time it would be different. Coginchaug came out and scored eight runs in the first inning and never looked back. It would be the first loss Madison has recorded in over two years. It wasn’t to get easier from there. Next up was Guilford in the D-9 Championship game. Much like with Madison, the boys played awesome defense, great hitting and went on to win the first ever D-9 11-year-old championship. It was now time for everyone to cancel their summer vacations, we were headed to the State Sectionals. Not ever being there, we were not sure what to expect. With the schedule showing five games

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in five days, a serious challenge was ahead. Our attitude going in was to go and have fun and do our best and see what happens. That attitude didn’t last long. The first game we faced a Mystic team that had not lost a district game. With a hardthrowing pitcher and some timely hitting, Mystic was victorious 4-2. That’s when the attitude changed, after the game a player said “I don’t want to lose anymore coach, it’s no

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perversion.) But the games… Well, they’re still amazing… and surprising… as the commentators pronouncing American gymnast McKayla Maroney “the best,” “a foregone gold medalist” learned when the Romanian gymnast following her actually took gold. On any particular day, even these skilled athletes can make a mistake (not to mention the commentators). As did American all-around gymnast gold medal winner Gabby Douglas the next day when she failed to win a third medal on the individual uneven bars, but like most of her counterparts in almost every sport, she rejoiced in merely being there, even as a sports journalist shoved a microphone under her nose right after she did not earn a medal. And consider the American women swimmers’ joyous enthusiasm for their Olympian moments — win, lose or silver. Or the joy of the Grenadian men’s sprinter when he won the first medal ever for his country, and his countrymen’s dizzying joy caught on TV tape as they watched him cross the finish line in first place. Yes, the moment counts, every moment. Perhaps those who have lost a chance to win a medal at an Olympics because of one one-hundredth of a second understand this better than most, but it is a lesson writ large as this spectacle unfolds. Nothing is guaranteed; seize the moment. Then, as Olympian after Olympian credits hard work and dedication and the contribution of teachers, coaches, parents and spouses, the grit, sacrifice and community nature of success are made visible as the world celebrates the varied gifts of these athletic performers. So, no, I won’t be getting up from the couch for at least 48 more hours. Not till the last runner breaks through the tape, the last team hugs each other and cries, and the last story is told… Then I can put aside my temporary addiction… at least until the next Olympics. I’ve always wanted to learn more about Rio…

started running out of the most popular varieties of pie, to find out if Ms. So-andso would accept apple instead of blueberry, and rushing back to the kitchen to make sure she actually got some pie, even if not her first choice,” Otte said. “It was good training for all of us — in talking with unfamiliar people, in being polite under trying circum-

stances, and in remembering what people said.” The tradition was beginning to wane by the early 1990s when Judy Moeckel became a parishioner at Epiphany, but she still can picture half barrels set up with charcoal in the church parking lot. She also remembered being called by Connie Goodwin, who died five years ago at the age of 102, calling the women of the parish to ask that they make desserts for the event. The homemade pies were especially well-known.

This revival will feature many of the same items, including half a chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, lemonade or iced tea, and assorted desserts. Children’ meals will include a quarter of a chicken with accompaniments. A fee is charged for meals. In a nod to modernity, the church is now taking reservations online for the event at www.epiphanychickenbarbecue.weebly.com. Katy Reddick is also taking reservations at (860) 908-1570. But church members empha-

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