Town Times Aug. 17, 2012

Volume 19, Issue 19

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Praise and criticism for Powder Ridge deal

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Town of Middlefield held a referendum yesterday, Aug. 16, on whether to sell Powder Ridge to Sean Hayes of Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park in Portland. Go to www.towntimes.com to learn if the vote passed at referendum. Below is what happened at the Aug. 9 public hearing where Sean Hayes gave his final presentation to the public before the vote.

Sean Hayes has already taken his first official reservation from Branford Park & Rec for a future

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Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, he told the public at an Aug. 9 hearing in Middlefield.

The owner of Brownstone Discovery & Exploration Park in Portland presented his detailed restoration plans for the vacant facility to the 100 in attendance.

Some still were not impressed.

“It’s a bad deal,” Long Hill Road resident Jim Brown stated near the end of the two hour and 45 minute hearing. “Vote it down.”

Economic Development Commission member Cheryl Pizzo, See Powder Ridge, page 10

U.S. Senate race results from Durham, Middlefield Middlefield In the Republican race, Linda E. McMahon beat Republican Christopher Shays, 145 votes to 37.

In the Democratic race, Susan Bysiewicz narrowly beat Christopher S. Murphy, with 136 votes to 126.

Durham In the Republican race, Linda E. McMahon beat Christopher Shays, 265 votes to 128.

In the Democratic race, Christopher S. Murphy beat Susan Bysiewicz, with 160 votes to 134.

As of 9 p.m. Aug. 14, AP declared Murphy the winner over exstate election official Bysiewicz and McMahon the winner over Shays for the state of Connecticut. (Stephanie Wilcox)

P&Z approves requests for gas station, day spa/salon

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Durham Planning and Zoning Commission held two public hearings Aug. 1. In the first, the public heard a request for a special permit for the reconstruction of the existing gasoline filling station and convenience store at 24 Main Street. The commission unanimously approved this application from Alliance Energy Corporation.

In the second, the public heard a request for a special permit for proposed professional offices.

The commission also approved this request, with one member, Cathy Devaux, voting in opposition.

The biggest issue with the second request regarding a proposed day spa/salon at 199 Main Street was over the definition and meaning of professional ofSee P&Z, page 18

From left: Maddie Frazer, Peyton Palo Mack, Gwynneth Palo Mack and Hazel Palo Mack (in front) held their own Olympic games this summer, featuring several events like swimming, gymnastics and bicycling. At their closing ceremonies, the girls received handmade medals.

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By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Board of Selectmen is working on a blight ordinance that will help protect, preserve and promote public health, safety and welfare for the Town of Durham.

The selectmen have focused on Portland’s proposed blight ordinance as a guide, and briefly talked about it at an Aug. 13 BOS meeting. Selectman Steve Levy commented on a few aspects of the ordinance before saying he thinks it is a “good working document” and “nice, crisp, short and to the point.”

First Selectman Laura Francis said the document is still a work in progress and

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will continue to be discussed by the selectmen at future meetings before a public hearing will be set on the ordinance.

In an update on the Council of Governments, Francis said the new COG will be called River COG, and the office location will be in Essex. River COG includes chief executives from Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield and Middletown. Francis said because River COG is the first regional planning agency to form in the state since the state reduced the number of planning agencies as a cost saving mechanism, it received a $220,000 state grant to help with the merger of the towns, including merging budgets and assets. Currently, the bylaws of the River COG are being worked out.

“It’s very tedious,” said Francis. “It is not easy to do this.”

The selectmen approved a request from Boy Scout Troop 270 for exemption of the town registration and permit fee with the Health Department for their

fundraiser on Aug. 25. Francis said this has been requested and honored in the past as the town can waive these fees for nonprofits that request it. Selectman John Szewczyk took no issue with the request or approval but was concerned that other nonprofit groups might not be aware they can request to waive the same fees, and therefore it might look like favoritism from the town. Though Francis explained that it is a stated policy, Szewczyk still argued that it should be better communicated to groups.

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A member-owned and governed organization, CIRMA is the state’s largest municipal insurer, providing both Workers’ Compensation and Liability-AutoProperty coverage to its 221 member municipalities and public schools.

The July 23 distribution of Members’ Equity is the program’s second distribution.

Since the program was launched in July of 2011, a total of $6 million has been distributed to eligible members.

Bruce A. Wollschlager, president and chief executive officer, said, “We are very pleased to provide this distribution of equity to our members. This distribution is made possible by our strong capital position, our stable financial performance and our members’ risk management efforts.�

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August 17 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.

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, and “waitresses” clear the table and keep your cup filled. You can also stop by for takeout. A fee is charged.

SATURDAY

August 18 Kiss 95.7 at Core Club Join Munchie and the Kiss 95.7 street team today from 10 a.m. to noon at Core Club & Gym, 350 Main St., in Durham.

Come in your exercise gear and try out the free demo classes. Choose from Spin, Yoga, Zumba, TRX and more. A one-year unlimited membership will be given away to one lucky listener.

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. All products are home grown or home made by the vendors. The Dudley

Friday, August 17, 2012 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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Junior Counselor Anna Flaws brought her chicken, Rochelle (“Ro-Ro”), a Rhode Island Red, to Durham Park & Rec “just for fun” recently. Ro-Ro was an instant hit.

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HELO fundraiser A Haitian dinner to support HELO, Inc. is scheduled for today from 5 to 9 p.m. at 43 Fowler Ave. HELO (Home, Education, Love, Opportunity) provides a home for 52 children in Haiti. A fee is charged. For more information, visit www.helohaiti.org.

Craft Fair The 20th annual Craft Fair on the Essex Town Green is scheduled for today. Over 65 crafters from the northeast are expected. The juried fair is sponsored by the First Baptist Church in Essex. For more information, contact Michael Crane at cranerev@gmail.com or visit www.fbcinessex.org.

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August 19 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, community-minded and locally-focused in our daily lives.

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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 searching for a letterbox. The distance will depend on the weather (less if hot) and the group that decides to attend.

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.

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 Wednesday. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Pedersen, senior café manager, at (860) 3493153.

Fried dough fundraiser Boy Scouts Matt Amendola and Connor Bates, with Troop 270, have scheduled a fried dough fundraiser dinner for today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Churches, 228 Main St. Dinner includes fried dough, beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit Amendola’s Eagle Scout project of a barbecue pit at the Untied Churches and Bates’ Eagle project of an outdoor gazebo at Brewster School.

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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.

Garden Club The Middletown Garden Club has scheduled a fall plant sale at the Wadsworth Mansion Open Air Market, 421 Wadsworth St., today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is free.

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August 22 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.

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August 23 Durham Farmers’ Market The Durham Farmers’ Market is open today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green.

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August 24 Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center

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Hymn sing and Fried dough fundraiser supper

As part of the celebration of its 150th anniversary, Church of the Epiphany Episcopal has scheduled a Community Hymn Sing and Supper for Sunday, Sept. 16. The Hymn Sing is scheduled for 4 p.m.; the supper at 5:30 p.m. Both are free and open to the public. A freewill donation, to benefit the church’s repair and Hook and Hastings organ, will be accepted.

For more information or to volunteer to accompany on organ or piano, contact Judy Moeckel at (860) 663-2703, (860) 280-7638 or e-mail jmoeckel@ comcast.net.

Boy Scouts Matt Amendola and Connor Bates, with Troop 270, have scheduled a fried dough fundraiser dinner for Saturday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Churches, 228 Main St. Dinner includes fried dough, beverage and dessert.

Proceeds benefit the cost of completed barbecue pit designed and organized by Amendola. The pit is utilized

by United Churches and the congregation. Bates’ project is pending. His project will provide Brewster School with an outdoor gazebo for teachers and students.

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Veterans wanted

Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.)

Tuesday, Aug. 21 6 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall Wednesday, Aug. 22 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Coginchaug High School Monday, Aug. 27 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Tuesday, Aug. 28 7 p.m. — Ethic’s Commission

Erika Trapp, of Durham, is looking to interview veterans as part of her Girl Scout gold project. The project is a documentary with veterans in order to preserve their experiences. Trapp plans to send the unedited interviews to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. in order to have the interviews on file for anyone to see.

Anyone interested in having an interview or who served during a period of war or U.S. conflict should call (860) 335-1985 or e-mail et4001a@student.american.edu.

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.)

Tuesday, Aug. 21 6:30 p.m. — Conservation Commission.

7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Monday, Aug. 27 9 a.m. — Middlefield Housing Authority 7 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals

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What does Deerfield Farm history teach us?

By Sue VanDerzee Special to the Town Times

While I knew that the town owned the acreage on which the farm sits and that the late dairy farmer Tony Caltabiano had been granted the right to farm the land as long as he wanted, I didn’t know the town purchased the farm in 1967 as part of a package including 437 total acres for possible reservoir sites. The price of that 437 acres was $339,400, with three-quarters contributed by the state and federal governments and $89,000 approved by an April 10, 1967

town meeting.

At the time, it was thought that Durham and Wallingford and/or Middlefield might share a reservoir that conceivably could be located on each of the three parcels of land (totaling the 437 acres). The farm was part of a 395-acre parcel that would have been shared with Middlefield. (Interestingly, in language in the town meeting minutes describing each parcel, one is described as 200 acres, two — including the farm — as 395 acres, and the third as 235 acres, way more than 437 acres total, but that is a subject for another article perhaps.) The purchase of the Caltabiano portion of the land was com-

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The fact that the land was purchased in part with state and federal grants has figured prominently in subsequent use discussions with open space, recreation and agriculture the permitted uses.

When Tony Caltabiano passed away in 2003, members of the Conservation Commission, who by charter have managed and continue to manage Durham’s public land, decided to lease approximately 55 acres of land formerly farmed by Caltabiano to another lessee. They prepared a proposal which they made available to inter-

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For Durham, Deerfield Farm is one of those issues.

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Campaign notes Cindy Cartier has been endorsed by the Realtors Political Action Committee, a voluntary, non-partisan committee of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS that promotes homeownership and the right to freely transfer, own and use real property of all types. Cartier is a Republican candidate for the 12th Senate District covering Durham.

Letters to the Editor Hazardous radiation

Cell towers, with their various platforms for corporate rental, are built-in locations determined by the town and the Connecticut Siting Council. Towns and individuals benefit enormously from the income from sale or lease of the land and rental of tower space.

Electromagnetic transmitters on the tower — also microwave ovens, cell phones, iPads, computers and routers for wifi, to a lesser degree — emit very hazardous radiation for at least a half mile.

Newer technology is much worse; the more glittery, the more harmful. Electromagnetic radiation is dangerous to animals, plants and humans, especially to the young

and unborn, and damages our nervous system and blood vessels, causing headache, fatigue, body pain, behavior disorders and cancer. Some European countries do not allow children under 15 to own cell phones.

Unless we learn about the high biological price and resist the bribes from big IT companies, we unwittingly harm ourselves and our children. We need to forget about the money and encourage citizen participation to run our local governments.

Sue McIntoch, M.D. Durham

to get straight before election day in November. Steve Fontana has been introducing himself to voters in his Durham part of the 34th District by going door-to-door. I went with him a few times and am impressed with his sincerity, willingness to listen and focus on doing what is right and needed. Ed Meyer will still be representing the major part of Durham, but those of us assigned to the 34th District have a chance to elect a strong candidate in Steve Fontana.

Impressed with Steve Fontana

I am looking forward to voting for Steve for State Senator and firmly believe he will represent us well in Hartford.

Due to the new district lines that have affected so many of us here in Durham, many of us have new names

Betty Wakeman Long Durham

Free film on bees gives profound, alternative look at global bee crisis

Coginchaug Area Transition is hosting a free screening of the film, Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?, this Sunday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church.

About the film: In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, philosopher and social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. Now, beekeepers around the United States and around the world are reporting an incredible loss of honeybees, a phenomenon deemed “Colony Collapse Disorder.” Bees are disappearing in mass numbers from their hives with no clear single explanation. The queen is there, honey is there, but the bees are gone.

For the first time, in an alarming inquiry into the insights behind Steiner’s prediction, “Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?” investigates the long-term causes behind the dire global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, commercial beekeepers, scientists and philosophers. “Queen of the Sun” features world-renowned biodynamic beekeeper Gunther Hauk, New York Times bestselling-author Michael Pollan, Indian ac-

tivist Vandana Shiva and a compelling cast of characters from around the world. Together they take viewers on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and into the mysterious world of the beehive. The film unveils 10,000 years of beekeeping, illuminating the deep link between humans and bees and how that historic and sacred relationship has been lost due to highly mechanized industrial practices. Beekeeper Gunther Hauk calls the crisis, “More important even than global warming. We could call it Colony Collapse of the human being too.”

Bees are the engines that keep the earth in bloom. “Queen of the Sun” presents the bee crisis as a global wake-up call and illuminates a growing movement of beekeepers, community activists and scientists who are committed to renewing a culture in balance with nature.

There will be a short discussion and Q & A following the film with long-time beekeeper Nancy Winship-Poole, and other local people involved in beekeeping.

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Facing the future: What do we need?

There’s more to Middlefield than Powder Ridge

That we have to act collectively, Would you like to face the future — and our common future as human be- and we have to act now to build community resilience and prepare for life ings — with more confidence? without fossil fuels.

If so, Coginchaug Area Transition, or CAT, has a program That by unleashing the that will help you, with collective genius of our Sue VanDerzee other like-minded percommunities, it is possisons, to create a more posble to design new ways of itive, vibrant and reliving that are more silient future, starting nourishing, fulfilling and right here. That program is called ecologically sustainable.

Transition Training, and it will be The training will be held from 9 held Sept. 8-9 at the Durham Activity a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and Center.

11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, The Transition Training program at the Durham Activity Center, 350 has been developed by Transition US Main St., in Durham, above the Core (www.transitionus.org), a resource Gym and next to Carolyn Adams’ and catalyst for building resilient Country Barn. Drinks and snacks will communities across the United States be provided, and each participant is that are able to withstand severe ener- asked to bring something to share for gy, climate or economic shocks while a potluck lunch each day. (There are creating a better quality of life in the limited meal prep facilities at the process. We will accomplish our misDAC.) sion by inspiring, encouraging, supThere is a fee for the two-day trainporting, networking and training indi- ing. For more information or to regisviduals and their communities as they ter (deadline: Sept. 1), call Sue Vanconsider, adopt, adapt and implement Derzee at (860) 349-0777 or e-mail bvanthe Transition approach to communiderzee1234@comcast.net. Two memty empowerment and change. bers of the local CAT group, Carol The Transition approach is based Bufithis and Kathy Weber, both of on four key assumptions: Middlefield, have attended an earliThat life with dramatically lower er training in Litchfield and can anenergy consumption is inevitable, and swer any specific or technical questhat it’s better to plan for it than to be tions. E-mail taken by surprise. carolbufithis@gmail.com or That our communities currently orkhakiweather@gmail.com). lack resilience.

future.

At the time I am Peckham Park and writing this monthly the Lake Beseck editorial, I don’t beach continued to be know the outcome of the source of many the referendum vote and varied uses. to sell Powder Ridge.

Speaking of the So, what can I say exbeach, longtime cept that along the member of the Lake way, there were a Association, Dick number of interestBoynton, was honing observations ored for his work at such that I could and around the lake write a novel — but I won’t.

Jon A. Brayshaw, Middlefield with the dedication of a very nice flag pole.

During the sumA lot of effort has mer, much has gone gone into keeping on that suggests life both the beach and goes on in Middlefield park looking their and Rockfall aside best this year from Powder Ridge. through the use of Our summer camp our town workers program at Memorial and one of our Workforce Alliance School was a great success, thanks workers. (Durham and Middlefield to Chris Hurlbert and the many participate in a summer teen worker workers. I popped in from time to program that has employed about 30 time to see 140 kids enjoying the of our youth for six to eight weeks many activities. The final day at the last summer and this summer.) park saw a shower or two, but not For the next few months, as the enough to discourage activities. hurricane and winter seasons apThis type of program is one of the proach, we will be turning our attenvalue-added features of living in a tion to the world of emergency mansmall town. agement. Following the three “sigWe saw the “Middlefield Welnificant events” that happened in comes You” sign go up at the corner 2011, our skills have improved. Briof Routes 66 and 147, thanks to the Lions Club. There is no question the an Dumas and I attended a statewide “exercise” on July 28. The exersign adds something special to the town’s point of entry. Another is planned at a different location in the See Middlefield, page 14

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The Dark Knight Rises review “No guns, no killing.” These are the words spoken by Batman as he battles villains in hand-to-hand combat in The Dark Knight Rises. It is a shame that his methods of justice are tainted by Tanya the senseless theater shootings in Aurora, Colo. If you can separate the horrors of that tragedy from the film, you will find The Dark Knight Rises to be filmmaking at its best. Director Christopher Nolan has outdone himself in this closure to the Batman trilogy, a feat sure to earn him an Oscar nomination in 2013.

The Dark Knight Rises dazzles with jaw dropping effects, i.e. that opening scene where an airplane hangs off another airplane in midflight is not computer generated. But the film succeeds not by action adventure alone. It thrives in its raw and unbridled character development. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale)

battles loss of loved ones and a crisis of identity. Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) is burdened by guilt over his false allegiance to deceased District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two Face. And Feke if you wondered if the seemingly innocent Anne Hathaway could compare with feisty Catwoman film predecessors Halle Berry (Catwoman) and Michele Pfeiffer (Batman Returns) or 1960s Batman series icons Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether and Eartha Kitt, you will be more than pleasantly surprised by her feline agility and wit. Even brawny masked villain Bane (Tom Hardy) shows heart in his ruthless anarchy.

For the record, there is not one mention of the Joker.

All that aside, it is Joseph GordonLevitt who steals the show as dutiful police officer Blake. With his earnest

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From The Desk Of The First Selectman

Paws Place: Matilda Hi, I’m Matilda. I’m three years old and am extremely friendly and affectionate. I am a lap cat and love to show you how much I love you. I enjoy being patted and receiving affection, but I’m not crazy about being held. I am playful and would really love a forever home. I don’t really like other cats, but I love cat-friendly dogs.

Please give me some time and patience to adjust and get to know you. Once I am comfortable, I will give you love. For more information, contact CATALES at (860) 344-9043 or info@catales.org.

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In the sale agreement, Hayes is obligated to invest a minimum of $2 million into permanent improvements to the property. He has indicated that the amount he planned to spend to reopen the property is around $3.5 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Investors are committed to over $3.5 million in this deal,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If anyone says weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not committed, the group of us {investors} is in lock, stock and barrel. If Powder Ridge fails, Brownstone fails.â&#x20AC;?

Hayes has agreed to buy

Powder Ridge for $700,000, a number that many, including Selectman Dave Burgess, said is too low. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The price is too low, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what it should be,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The State of Connecticut will provide a grant of $500,000 for infrastructure improvements.

Within the deal, housing development rights will be retained by the town. Twenty acres of Powder Ridge, valued at $300,000, also is being retained by the town for future use. Skiing must be restored

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But others did not want to â&#x20AC;&#x153;nitpickâ&#x20AC;? the deal, so said Cindy Nick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town leaders spent countless hoursâ&#x20AC;Śbusinessmen will take on a big challenge. I support this 100 percent. I feel it is the best deal we have had so far. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been at this for six years.â&#x20AC;?

Portland First Selectman Susan Bransfield, who said she was at the hearing to learn the plan, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will have an effect on Portlandâ&#x20AC;Śsmall towns must

work together.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It sounds like a very exciting opportunityâ&#x20AC;ŚI pledge to support you as much as I can,â&#x20AC;? she added.

Jeff Pugliese from the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce read a statement from the chamber that supports the proposed sale as it will be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;major economic generator in Middlefield and Middlesex County.â&#x20AC;?

A Bloomfield resident, who is president of the CT Ski Council, stood at the podium for just 30 seconds to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Middlefield and Powder Ridge can work this out, the CT Ski Council will put you back on the map and help you all.â&#x20AC;?

Hayes himself is convinced his plan will restore Powder Ridge to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the place to learn to ski.â&#x20AC;?

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Spend 10 seconds reminiscing on your summers as a child, and you’ll regret you did. Other than the memories you’ll resurface from the best days of your life, it’s a slap in the face that those days are long gone, baby.

To me, it was just too sad to take any longer. But then I read in a magazine that one of the best stress-relievers and health-boosts for adults is to play like a kid, laugh from deep in your belly and indulge in simple child-like pleasures. Not reality? Well it takes effort. I know this because I’ve been experimenting with recreating the summers I had as a child.

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Book signing and discussion Paranormal author, Sydney Sherman, of the CT Ghost Hunters, will discuss and sign her new book: You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones are Here…You’re Just Not Listening, on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. The program will be held at the Community Center. Registration is required.

Car wash Coginchaug Football Club will be holding a car wash on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Carolyn Adams Country Barn in Durham from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the annual Coginchaug Football Club Scholarship that is awarded to graduating football players and cheerleaders.

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W e welcome Simina Ionescu, MD Specialist in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

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cise involved a full-blown mock hurricane of massive proportions. The goal was to enhance our preparedness, response and recovery. We will be working on our own town-wide calling system that came in handy last year.

We also learned the ins and outs of CL&P’s new policies.

As usual, during these seasons, citizens should peck away at getting their home in order.

The extreme hot weather brought an assortment of serious issues at Wadsworth Falls State Park off Cherry Hill Road. Early in the season, it was evident that the park was being over utilized to the point where the town had to take action. Being a state park, we do not have jurisdiction over its use or attendance. What we did do was install additional “No Parking” signs and increase our police presence. We also made assorted calls to the State Parks Department to look for help and a solution.

Our finance director just presented me with some good news. His “financial report” (un-audited) is as follows: Undesignated Fund Balance $1,450,000 +. Revenues exceeded expectations by $60,000 and Expenditures came in $276,500 under Budget.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Simina Ionescu, MD, has joined the Masonicare Primary Care Physicians practice. Dr. Ionescu’s primary role is within the geriatric assessment program.

Known as Masonicare Pathways, the team conducts evaluations of cognitive, emotional and physical function and provides follow-up recommendations.

In addition, Dr. Ionescu is part of the internal medicine staff and sees patients over the age of 55 from the community. Dr. Ionescu is Board-certified in internal medicine and geriatrics. She received her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Dr. Ionescu was formerly an attending physician at the Hospital of St. Raphael, where she oversaw geriatric assessments and also served as clinical education coordinator for geriatric fellows.

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Which brings us to the summer of 2012. Naples has paid in full, and so the commission moved forward to consider a new lease for the farm. The question that was raised early during lease considerations — partly perhaps because of Naples’ history of tardy payments, partly because of a different spirit of professionalism in town hall and partly based on a philosophical question — Should town-owned land be essentially “locked up forever” by one citizen?.

This is tough stuff. Clearly, Naples has established an operation that supports and enriches the community.

Clearly, better communication between the commission and the lessee is important. Clearly, dairy farming is different than a contract to mow a hayfield or repair a town building. Dairy farming involves an incredible amount of work, 365 days a year without the option of easily moving on.

According to Melvin, the commission decided at its Aug. 14 meeting to appoint a subcommittee to craft a lease. Members of the subcommittee include Ralph Chase, Bill LaFlamme, Rick Huntley and Lucy Meigs with Melvin and Warren

Herzig, chair of the town’s Agriculture Commission, as ex officio members. (They can participate in all discussions but not vote.)

Melvin imagines that the commission will tackle the question of extending Naples’ lease for a specified period or opening up the

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At the end of the lease term in 2009, Naples was in arrears (a succession of emails from 2006-07 details town officials’ efforts to collect past due rent from Naples) and so the commission signed a two-year extension of Naples’ lease rather than a five-year extension. When that was up in 2011, Naples was still ben hind, though it should be made clear that she was behind, not that she never paid; in fact, she always paid eventually. At that point in 2011, the Conserva-

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Powder Ridge (Continued from page 10) idents will have a 20 percent discount for lift tickets and season passes.

Pat Brown spoke out about the discount, upset that residents will only get 20 percent off while Portland residents get 50 percent discounts at Brownstone. “If we had her (Bransfield’s) deal, we’d be all for it,” she said. “We give the

land, get nothing.”

Hayes emphasized that his deal brings several benefits to the taxpayers, including increased property tax revenue, year-round and seasonal jobs, a heightened awareness of local businesses and exposure as a small alpine village in central Connecticut.

Go to www.towntimes.com to see the results of the Aug. 16 referendum on the vote to sell Powder Ridge.

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McEnroe is an active hiker of the Blue Blazed Hiking Trails. His guests were Clare Cain, CFPA trail stewardship director; Geoff Meissner, who has hiked all 825 miles of Blue Blazed Trails; Nick Bellantoni, state archeologist; and Steve Broderick, CFPA’s forester. More than 30 people showed up for the show. The discussion happened in the protected woods behind CFPA’s building. Trail development, hiking and what you find in the woods were discussed. The recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer and the consequences of this invasive insect were explored. CFPA protects forests, parks, walking trails and open spaces for all to enjoy.

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A tour of historic Gettysburg Boy Scout Troop 27 in Durham took a threeday trip to Gettysburg, Penn. recently. They toured the battlefield where the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg took place in 1863, visited the museum and the historic Eisenhower Farm and hiked 10 miles on the historic Billy Yank Trail, giving them a tour of the Union’s positions.

They also hiked four miles on the Johnny Reb Trail, visiting historical points on the Confederate lines of the battle. The scouts are pictured at the Eisenhower house.

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Attorney John Corona, representing applicant Durham Manufacturing, said the words day spa, salon and wellness center had been used interchangeably and the intended use for the business will be a hair-cutting facility, including ancillary services customarily associate with such a business (hair removal or coloring, etc.). Corona stipulated that if any uses exceeded the scope of language in the state statue for licensing facilities for hairdressing and cosmetology purposes, permission would be required from the commission.

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She went on to say that the youth of Connecticut are growing up, moving out and not coming back, which she considers a major loss for the state. Davenport commented on her strengths as a business owner; She knows how to work on a budget and feels that it is extremely important to make Connecticut more attractive to businesses.

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Gas station/convenience store The first hearing regarding the reconstruction of the existing gasoline filling station and convenience store at 24 Main Street received less scrutiny.

Mark Smith spoke on behalf of the applicant while Kevin Doyle was in attendance representing Alliance Energy Corporation. The current building will be removed and a new one constructed much further back from the road. Gasoline dispensers also will be pushed further back. The commission briefly discussed various aspects of the proposal, including the pros and cons of sliding/automatic doors versus conventional double doors.

Resident Donia Viola addressed the commission concerning sliding doors in regards to problems with insects attracted to food, such as doughnuts.

Subway Durham Town Planner Geoffrey Colegrove told the commission at the Aug. 1 meeting that Subway might relocate from Grippo’s to 28 Main Street, the location of the former Durham In Bloom flower shop. There was a brief discussion, but the commission agreed a site plan is necessary.

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Spotlight Local dancers attend NH workshop

Submitted by Toni-Lynn Miles

Dancers from the Middlesex Dance Center in Middlefield, with Director Toni-Lynn Miles, traveled to Manchester, NH to attend the two-day North East Workshop for Dancers. Classes in technique and choreography were offered in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hiphop. Pictured are Kayleigh Crocetto, Meghan St. Amand and Kayla Keathley with Barry Lather, above.

Picured with Joan Lather are Lauren Konefal, Penny Wickwire, Isabella Lenoce, Erica Sims, Samantha Mierzejewski and Laura Colonna de Lega, at right.

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The Middlesex Dance Center members became stars of their own Disney show June 29 when they traveled from Durham to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in a Disney Performing Arts Program.

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Amanda Presutti, of Durham, was recently awarded the Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship from the Connecticut Association of Realtors, Inc.

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Obituary John Hewes John Bulkeley Hewes, 60, of Middlefield, died unexpectedly on Aug. 7, 2012, at his home.

Born in Bennettsville, S.C., he was the son of the late Peter and Edna (Crowley) Hewes.

John loved nature, wildlife and was an avid reader. He was a good friend and proud father who was well-loved and will be missed by many.

John was the loving father of three children, Philip J. Hewes, of Middlefield, Karen E. Hewes, of Arlington, Mass., and Steven T. Hewes, of Alexandria, Va.; his brother, Samuel Hewes, of Haddam; and a nephew, Peter Thody, of Canada. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Gayle

Thody, and nephew, Christopher Thody.

A memorial service was held Aug. 14, 2012 at Doolittle Funeral Home, Middletown.

Rev. Dr. Dale H. Azevedo officiated. In lieu of flowers and in John’s memory, because he donated blood countless times throughout his life, friends may donate blood or donate monetarily to the American Red Cross, 97 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

Levi E. Coe Library The library is located at 414 Main St. in Middlefield.

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Call the library at (860) 349-3857 or visit www.leviecoe.com.

Pirate Storytime - On Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Lyman Orchards and Levi E. Coe Library present a Pirate Storytime with a craft at Lyman Orchards’ Apple Barrel, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Registration is optional.

Annual meeting - The Levi E. Coe Library Association’s annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 12. The public is welcome to meet Teresa M. Pelham, author of Roxy’s Forever Home and Dina Marie Pratt, illustrator. Book signing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.; author and illustrator’s discussion at 7 p.m., followed by the annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Space is

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Alpaca Program - Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Registration required. Meet an alpaca from the New England Alpaca Farm and learn all about these wonderful animals.

Pumpkin Pizazz - Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Bring a favorite pumpkin or pumpkins to the library and turn it into a pumpkin masterpiece. The library will supply the necessary arts and crafts. All ages welcome.

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becoming a principal. Fortunately for the Blue Devils, Balsamo will continue as the team’s defensive backs coach for the 2012 season.

While attending Wallingford’s Sheehan High School, Balsamo was the valedictorian of Sheehan’s Class of 2000 and four-year careers in football, ice hockey and outdoor track. In his senior year, he led the football team in rushing and scoring and was named the team’s MVP. He was also named to the Connecticut High School Coaches’ Association All-State Football Team and garnered Second Team Honorable Mention

Submitted by Sherry Hill

Durham Recreation Department sponsored a cheerleading clinic recently. Seventeen girls worked on cheers, jumps, dance and stunts. A performance was held for the parents.

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Balsamo joined Kennedy faculty in 2005. In addition to teaching math, Balsamo founded For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology robotics team at Kennedy in 2010 and has served as the club’s lead mentor ever since. As lead mentor, Balsamo oversees approximately 40 students and eight adult mentors as they design and build a robot to compete in the annual Northeast Utilities FIRST Robotics Regional Competition. Balsamo was also tapped by the Kennedy administration to co-chair the school’s 2009 New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Steering Committee. As co-chair, he designed and oversaw staff throughout the NEASC selfstudy process, coordinated the preparation of the school’s self-evaluation report and made arrangements for a NEASC visiting committee to evaluate the school. Ultimately, Kennedy High School was awarded renewed accreditation for 10 years.

Balsamo joined the Coginchaug football staff in 2006 and served as the defensive coordinator from 2006-2011.

“I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach a great group of scholar-athletes. They are allaround great kids with outstanding leadership skills, hard work and determination,” Balsamo said.

He stepped down as defensive coordinator in spring 2012 so he could devote more time to pursue his Connecticut Administrator’s Certificate and his goal of one day

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Durham Rec Summer Fun Run results for Aug. 7

Ice hockey silver medalists

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Andrew Sacco, Ryan Stafford and Joseph D’Agostino, Durham and Middlefield residents, won silver medals in the age category U10, ice hockey division, in the recent Nurtmeg Games. The 10-yearolds play for the Tribe ice hockey team.

The Durham-Middlefield Falcons Scholarship Committee awarded a CT Youth Football League scholarship to former football player Andrew Paxton and former cheerleader Katelyn Hill. From left: Ken Parilla, president of Durham-Middlefield Youth Football and Cheerleading, Katelyn Hill, Andrew Paxton and Jennifer Sass Dragon, DM Falcons Scholarship chair.

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