7-23-2010 Town Times by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 17, Issue 15

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Middlefield selectmen hold Powder Ridge meeting By Chuck Corley and Sue VanDerzee Mostly, it seems, people are tired of speculating what may or may not be happening on the Ridge, aka Powder Ridge Ski Area. The Middlefield Board of Selectmen (BOS) has been holding an executive session after most regular meetings to discuss ongoing negotiations with Alpine Associates, Inc., the current applicant for buying the property. However, the BOS decided at the last minute to hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 15, in an effort to provide Middlefield residents with information on where the town currently stands in regard to the possible sale of Powder Ridge to Alpine Associates, Inc. According to First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, the attorneys for both parties are currently handling the majority of the negotiations. At the present time, no contract has been reached, merely a discussion on what Middlefield and Alpine expect out of the deal based on an exchange

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of three letters since May. The correspondence began with a May 17 letter from attorney John Corona, who is representing Alpine. That letter listed 12 understandings that would make it possible for Alpine to go forward with the deal to buy the ski area. Town attorney Ken Antin and Corona have been doing the major negotiating, and by last Thursday’s special meeting, both parties have reached agreement on six of the 12 items, while the remaining six were the primary points of discussion at the meeting. Areas of agreement at this time seem to be development rights (no residential development), tree and equipment removal (leave the quad lift, be sparing with trees), sale of personal property (town may sell snow guns), due diligence period of 90 days after signing contract for Alpine to closely investigate property, reversion rights to Camp Nerden (town gets these), and deposit upon signing See Powder Ridge, page 18

Andre Hauser excited to be Coginchaug’s new principal By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Andre Hauser is looking forward to Thursday, Sept. 2, the first day of school in Regional District 13. For the last seven years, he has been Coginchaug High School’s assistant principal, a role he says is largely about enforcing school policies. But when he walks through the doors this September as the new principal, he will do less enforcing and more teaching and learning, and he couldn’t be more excited. The fact that Hauser is a high school principal would surprise his younger self. His undergraduate degrees from the University of North Carolina are in journalism and English. After graduating in the early ‘90s, he had his career sights set on reporting, and he “certainly never intended to be an educator.” But while he worked his first year as a general as-

signment reporter for The Tribune in North Carolina, a friend was running a diversionary program for youthful offenders. “I just knew that everyone in it was a teenager, and that they had all been in some sort of minor trouble with the law,” said Hauser, who was already spending a lot of his time covering crimes and trials, often involving kids See Hauser, page 5

In this issue ... BASREP Summer ........................11 Calendar .........................................4 Durham Briefs .............................17 Libraries ..................................16-17 Middlefield Briefs....................18-19 Middlefield Rec........................14-15 Obituary .......................................22 Spotlight .......................................23 Sports........................................24-25

Town Times summer intern Tori Piscatelli visited the Middlefield summer recreation program at Memorial School on Monday and found Leila Gary, counselor Kara Drenzek and Caroline Smith sharing a lunchtime hug, top, and bottom, Kara Levine and Brooke Fraulino. More photos inside.

Free farm tour Free farm tours are being sponsored by Middlesex County Farm Bureau at Whitney Ridge Stables, 227 Little City Rd. in Higganum, on Sunday, July 25. Visit the farm from 1 to 5 p.m. and enjoy a tour of the facility, displays, pony rides and refreshments. Dr. Stewart Beckett, DVM, will be giving the following talks: at 1:30 p.m., managing parasites in a world of resistant worms; at 2:30 p.m., lameness and how it’s treated; at

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Food bank low The Middlefield food pantry is currently in need of the following items: canned soup (especially meat-based), canned fruit, canned green beans and cereal (hot and cold). The above listed items are most needed (please, no tuna). The food bank is located at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. in Middlefield. Donations may be left there during weekday business hours. (If the office is closed, a box is also located

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 our news department a call at 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. In the July 2 issue, the picture on page 25 was of Al Sattler, not Statler.

next to the office.) Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Dented, rusted or out-of-date food cannot be accepted. Contact Antoinette Astle, social services director, at 860-3497121 with questions.

4-H Fair The Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair is back! Come join Connecticut’s 4-Hers on Aug. 6, 7 and 8 at the Durham Fairgrounds. The fair has a lot to offer, including a wide variety of cuddly farm animals, the annual tractor pulls, enjoyable country-style entertainment and the muchanticipated array of yummy fair foods. Also, the fair is pleased to announce that they will have rides this year. Bring your whole family for a whirl around the Sizzler and a trip to the cow barn. The fair will be open 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Parking is $5. For more information, contact the New Haven County Extension Center at 203-4073158 or Middlesex County Extension Center at 860-345-4511. Visit www.4-hfair.org for the complete schedule and more.

Book discussion and social What is better than a great book, a cup of tea, and a few tasty treats? Sharing them in

the company of other women, of course! The Middlefield Women’s Club is hosting a Three Cups of Tea book discussion and social at the Levi Coe Library in Middlefield on Wednesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. This heart-warming New York Times bestseller was written by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. It tells of Mortenson’s efforts to promote peace through literacy in Central Asia. Copies of the book are available for check out at the library. Refreshments will be served, including tea – both hot and iced, as well as a variety of sweet treats. Come enjoy some friendly company and a lively discussion about this wonderful book. Call Maureen at 860-349-1211, or email Kathy at makatlowry@yahoo.com with any questions.

Car show Boy Scout Troop 41 will hold a car show featuring the Charter Oak FireBirds on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Aug. 8) at Perrotti’s Country Barn, 288 Baileyville Rd. in Middlefield. All cars and motorcycles pre-2000 are welcome. Entry fee is $10, and there will be dash plaques to first 50 entries. At 2 p.m. trophies will be awarded by people’s choice. There will also be food, music and raffles. Proceeds will benefit Troop 41’s High Adventure trip next year.

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On Sunday, July 25, at 4 p.m., the Connecticut Composer’s Choir will perform their second concert at the Middlefield Federated Church (MFC) following a successful debut program last month. This newly-formed ensemble, led by Daniel Shaw, director of the Manhattan-based American Radio Choir and minister of music at MFC, offers exciting new premieres by living composers — many of whom come to discuss their works. Audience members have raved about the choir’s sound and polished presentation, and composers have praised the choir’s skillful interpretation

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Emeka Okafor Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell from 7:45 to 9 a.m. will feature Emeka Okafor. For ticket info, call 860-347-6924. Baked Bean Supper United Churches of Durham will have a baked bean supper beginning at 6 p.m. in the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall on the corner of Main Street and Route 66. The suppers include baked beans, scalloped corn, macaroni dishes, salads and homemade breads and pies. Dinners are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10. All are welcome. Nine & Wine RSVP You must register by today for the Nine & Wine woman’s event on July 28.

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Worship Service On the fourth Saturday of every month from 5 to 6 p.m. the Church of the Holy Trinity, 382 Main St. in Middletown, will hold a contemporary worship service, featuring music by the Holy Trinity Praise Band, and followed by a light supper. For more info, call 860-347-2591 or visit www.holytrinityct.org. Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. The market features produce, shell fish, beef and lamb, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, pickles and crafts. For more information, call 860-349-3917.

SUNDAY

July 25 Composer’s Choir Middlefield Federated Church on Main St. will host a composer’s choir concert at 4 p.m., followed by a post concert discussion with the composer. All concerts are open to the public. Tickets are $10, available at the door. Free Farm Tour Free farm tours are being held at Whitney Ridge Stables, 227 Little City Rd. in Hig-

ganum, from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy a tour of the facility, displays, pony rides and refreshments. Dr. Stewart Beckett, DVM will be giving talks at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. For more info, call 860-349-1250, email semintz43@aol.com or visit www.cfba.org. Benefit Ride and Concert The third annual benefit ride and Concert 4 Corey will begin at the commuter parking lot on Rt. 68 in Wallingford, where Corey’s dad, Dan, will lead the motorcycle ride. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.; ride leaves at 10 a.m. At noon, the fun begins at Peckham Park in Middlefield with music from the Whiskey River Band, food, drinks, raffles and more for the whole family. Donation $25 per person, $8 for kids, with 12 and under free. Community Supper This month’s community supper, hosted by Notre Dame and the Church of the Epiphany, will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free and open to the public. All are invited; all welcome.

MONDAY

July 26 Free Movie The Middletown Senior Center, 150 Williams Street, offers a free movie every Monday at 12:30 p.m. Today’s movie is Invictus with Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.

TUESDAY

July 27 Summer Sounds Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the music of the Ken Morr Band performing folk and rock music at 7 p.m. on the South Green at Union Park in Middletown. Quilters Heritage Quilters of Wallingford will meet at Masonicare, Masonic Avenue in Wallingford. This evening’s program will be “Technique Night” with demonstrations by Judy Ciemier, Darlene Merriam and Pat Damiata. The evening will also include a book sale. Signature Quilt Challenge quilts are due. Heritage Quilters meets at this location on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Guests and

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new members are welcome; guest donation $5. Refreshment and social time at 6:30, meeting begins at 7 p.m. For information, call 203-269-2065.

certs will be held in light rain, or the threat of showers. For more information, visit www.wadsworthmansion.co m or call 860-347-1064.

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TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For info, call Naomi Klotsko at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at 860-349-9433. Book Discussion The Middlefield Women’s Club is hosting a Three Cups of Tea book discussion and social at the Levi E. Coe Library in Middlefield on at 7 p.m. This heart-warming New York Times bestseller tells of

Write Out Loud Green Street Arts Center, 51 Green St. in Middletown, presents Writers Out Loud: Cream of the Crop from 7 to 9 p.m. Cocomo Rock and Al Bower will host an evening of readings by Middletown’s freshest up-and-coming prose writers. Visit www.greenstreetartscenter.org for information. Jazz Trio INDRA, a jazz trio based in Århus, Denmark, will perform at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, at 7 p.m. Call the library at 860-347-2528 for information. Free Concert Enjoy the music of the Eddie Foreman Orchestra playing Polish music from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on the grounds of Masonicare, 22 Masonic Ave. in Wallingford. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the music. The grounds are available for picnickers at 5 p.m. Call 203679-5900 for information. Farmers Market

Greg Mortenson’s efforts to promote peace through literacy in Central Asia. Refreshments will be served, including both hot and iced tea, as well as a variety of sweet treats. Call Maureen at 860349-1211, or email Kathy at makatlowry@yahoo.com with any questions. Free Summer Concert The free Durham recreation summer concert series continues tonight at 5:30 p.m. with an acoustic night at Allyn Brook Park. Songs ranging from classic folk to acoustic jazz will be in the mix. Performing artists will be Craig Whitehouse, the duo of Joey Zah and Richard Mars, Darrell Gagnon, David Drouillard, Susan Peak and the duo of Andy Whitehouse and Emily Kupstis, Rain date is Thursday, July 29. Businesswomen’s Alliance The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Alliance will have a ladies’ Nine and Wine tee party at 2 p.m. at Lyman’s Golf Club in Middlefield. Music at the Mansion The Wadsworth Mansion concert series concludes tonight with the United States Coastguard Band at 6:30 p.m. The grounds will be open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. Parking is available at the Mansion, Snow School and Mercy High School. Con-

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July 31 Dudley Farm Market The Dudley Farm farmers market will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. The market features produce, shell fish, beef and lamb, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, pickles and crafts. For more information, call 860-349-3917. Summer Hoe-Down Bring the whole family and an appetite for oldfashioned summer fun at Lyman’s Orchard summer hoe-down from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a country barbeque, music and dancing. Tickets are available at the Apple Barrel or by calling 860349-6043. Sunflower Maze The sunflower maze opens today at Lyman Farms. For hours, discount coupons or information, call 860-349-1793 or visit www.lymanorchards.com. Summer Concert Enjoy the best of the ‘60s and ‘70s at Peckham Park with an exhibit and presentation on the 40th anniversary of the Powder Ridge rock festival at 5 p.m. followed by a “flower child” competition and a concert from California Dreamers at 6:30 p.m. For information, call Chris at 860-349-9926.

MONDAY Enjoy a traditional farmers’ market on the Durham green today and every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. Rocky the Rock Cat Meet Rocky the Rock Cat at 10 a.m. at Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. A fun baseball craft and baseball stories will be included. Bring your camera and pose with Rocky.

FRIDAY

July 30 Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church St. in Middletown, at 7:30 a.m. Contact Kirk Hagert at 860-349-5626 for more information.

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Stroke Club Middletown Stroke Club will meet at 1 p.m. in the community room at Sugarloaf Terrace in Middlefield. The Stroke Club meets the first Monday of every month. For information call Ida at 860-344-9984, Ray at 860-349-9226 or Ann at 203235-4275.

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Hauser (Continued from page 1)

Each morning on his ride in, Hauser drives to the far side of the school to watch the progress being made on the track and field. He loves seeing it come together. As for the assistant principal search, Hauser was blown away by the number of applicants from around the country – over 80 in total. This week the semi-finalists are being interviewed in hopes of being ready for the school year. There’s lots to be done, but Hauser is up for the challenge. In fact, he says there’s a few things every day that cause him to exclaim, “Aha! I get to do that now that I’m principal!” Case in point: accompany the seniors on the Washington, D.C. trip, which he’s been dying to do the last seven years. In the meantime, Hauser has switched offices, setting the “Darth Tator” Mr. Potato Head and Curious George toys from his sons, Sam, 8, and Alex, 6, on his new desk. “If you look closely, there’s

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fore the start of school.” Just maybe there will time for that in his busy new schedule! Apple Barrel open every day, 9am-6pm

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who were barely literate. “I had so much fun whenever I worked with the kids in my friend’s program that I knew I was supposed to do something with teenagers for my career.” So it was back to school to complete the necessary education courses, but not without first having spent a year traveling and hiking the Appalachian Trail alone, a longtime dream. “I was between careers at that time, and I realized that if I didn’t do it then, I probably wouldn’t do it at all,” he said. In 1995, with new teaching and educational administration credentials, Hauser worked in Bethel, CT, Palmer, MA and Enfield, CT school systems. In 2003 he took the job as assistant principal at Coginchaug. Not only did it end up being the longest he’d ever stayed at one job, but it taught him how schools operate and how kids think. “Every day is a learning experience when you’re assistant principal, and you’re hanging out with 600 kids,” said Hauser. Initially, Hauser took the job thinking it would be a three- or four-year stint and then he would look for a principal position. He ended up liking the district so much

that he stayed. It paid off in 2008 when Hauser was named Connecticut Assistant Principal of the Year. It paid off again earlier this year when former CRHS principal Steve Wysowski announced he was leaving at the end of the school year to take a job in another school system. It was Hauser’s time to shine. This summer, he is already working hard at his first major tasks as principal: redesigning homeroom and the school website, overseeing completion of the athletic facility and hiring an assistant principal. Hauser has some ideas on how to make homeroom more effective and enjoyable for the students, but he is interested in hearing if the community has ideas on improving homeroom. How long should it be? What time of day should it be? What types of things should each grade be doing during homeroom? If you have suggestions, he asks that you email ahauser@rsd13.org. Some of Hauser’s plans to draw more visitors and generate better communication on the website include pictures of students and timely postings of sports scores. He’s also helping in the organization of sports, physical education classes and parking around the athletic facility project that is now well underway and will hopefully be completed by mid-November.

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A trip to the DAR Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. By Judy Moeckel Special to the Town Times

With Mary Johnson of Middlefield as “bus mom,” a congenial busload of members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) headed to our nation’s capital on July 6 for the annual gathering of the membership from all over the United States and the world.

As a new member of the NSDAR (I was accepted last year), I decided to attend its 119th Continental Congress to better understand the organization and its goals, as well as to enjoy a few sights in Washington, D.C. I was not disappointed: I learned a lot, and also saw lots of beautiful white buildings and monuments. As our hotel was a short distance from NSDAR’s headquarters, our bus took us past the White House, Washington Monument and other famous places on our daily shuttles to meetings and other

events. Luckily, who fought in the bus, as well the American as Constitution Revolution, or Hall and the NSaided the cause. DAR Library, For males, a parwere air-condiallel organizationed; it was tion exists, the even hotter there Sons of the than it was here! American RevoAfter a long lution. drive through Proving one’s New York, New connection to a Jersey and patriot involves Maryland, we fidelving into genally arrived in nealogy a bit, D.C. (everyone and members of cheered as we got the organization our first view of are happy to the Capitol), and help. I don’t headed straight know what I for the Olde would have Ebbitt Grille, a done without lovely restauthe assistance of rant which was Ellen Halstedt of pleasantly Portland, our chapter regiscrowded and trar! Thanks to served great food. Highly rec- In front of the Founder’s Statue: From left, Judy Moeck- her, I was able to document that I ommended! el, Ellen Halstedt of Portland, Linda Scialabba of am descended What does one Wallingford, and Fran Into of Cromwell. from Oliver need to be a member of NSDAR? It’s pretty sim- Brown, who lived in Massachusetts and fought for Ameriple, actually; you need to be can freedom in Lexington. able to prove you are descendGenealogy searches have ed from a “patriot,” someone become easier in recent years,

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in civil service. She definitely has the genealogy bug, with a DAR focus. “I have always been interested in history,” she says, “I found I have four Mayflower lines, and 11 men who served in the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts, the oldest military organization in this country. Add in some colonial clergy, colonial governors, innkeepers and an accused witch, and it makes for some fascinating research!” Mary is the regent (head) of the Susan Carrington Clarke DAR chapter in Meriden. “My chapter has family ties for me, as well as ties to Middlefield (Mrs. Levi E. Coe, whose husband gifted Middlefield with the library, was an organizing member of the chapter). We celebrate our 115th year in October,” she explained. Besides other duties, for the past seven years, Mary has been state chairman for Transportation and Safety; among her duties is organizing the annual Connecticut trip to the NSDAR Continental Congress. She holds leadership positions in several other patriotic lineage societies. She believes strongly in the work that the DAR does in the areas of historic preservation ; promoting education about American history, especially as it relates to the founding of our country; and patriotic activities, which include direct services to veterans and their families. I was surprised to find out that NSDAR is the largest female volunteer service organization in the country. What I did see in Washington was about 4,000 women (and, yes, some men; husbands of DAR members are called “HODARs”) of all ages. I was amazed at the energy of these committed women, many of whom came from across the country for the event. Besides meetings, luncheons, memorials and awards ceremonies, DAR people come for fun, too! And they LOVE to get dressed up (gloves are de rigueur at some events). After I got to D.C., I realized I did not have a formal, that is, fulllength and sparkly, evening outfit. Luckily there were lots

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Durham Public School reunion The biennial Durham Public School reunion, sponsored by the Durham Public School Association, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Frank Ward Strong Middle School in Durham. Anyone who attended Durham public schools for any length of time as a member of the classes of 1916 through 1970 is not only welcome to attend but urged to do

so. Staff members from that period are also welcome. Registration and an informal reception will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon and short program at 1 p.m. Anyone who did not receive the mailing, or those who did but have not yet registered, should contact Diane Andrews at 11 Pokorny Road, Higganum, CT 06441, or call her at 860-345-8351.

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The Durham Public School Association was organized in 1993 to foster contact among all those who attended or worked in Durham public schools up to and including the high school class of 1970. To that end, reunions are held every two years. The first reunion was actually held in 1991, sparked by a 1990 reunion of the classes of 1958 though 1962.

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Acoustic night at Allyn Brook The free Durham recreation summer concert series is hosting an acoustic music night on Wednesday, July 28, starting at 5:30 and ongoing through the evening at Allyn Brook Park. Songs ranging from classic folk to acoustic jazz will be in the mix. Performing artists will be Craig Whitehouse, the duo of Joey Zah and Richard Mars, Darrell Gagnon, David Drouillard, Susan Peak and the duo of Andy Whitehouse and Emily Kupstis. The rain date is Thursday, July 29.

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Lesser disappoints, support Szewczyk

There seems to be mounting evidence that Representative Matt Lesser is a typical politician who will continually say one thing and do another. Putting the Durham Fair

issue aside because mistakes can happen, the hunting and fishing license fee issue was more disheartening because Lesser had the audacity to proudly campaign that he lowered these fees, while neglecting to mention that he voted to raise these same fees just seven months earlier (in a nonelection year). However, the recent issue of legislative mailers is the

Special election letter rules In order to allow the largest number of citizens to express their opinions on the November elections, we set a few special election season letter rules. Number one, the deadline for election letters will be Monday at 5 p.m. Number two, election letters will be limited to 250 words. Also, in order to allow as many people as possible to weigh in, we will not print letters that have already been printed in another publication. The last week before elections (deadline Oct. 25), only positive letters of support will be accepted. Of course, only signed letters with phone numbers, so we can verify authorship, will be printed.

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worst of all. Mr. Lesser introduced legislation (HB 5072) that would decrease state taxpayer funds that incumbents can spend on mailers. His bill died in committee. Then, as the legislative session was winding down and more savings were needed to balance the budget, a virtually identical bill (SB-438, LCO 5151) was voted on. This bill would have decreased the amount of money a legislator can spend on mailings by 20% and the savings would have been transferred to education. On this vote, Mr. Lesser voted NO! (Coincidentally, two months later, most of the district received a legislative mailer paid for with tax dollars which looked more like a piece of campaign literature). I may not be in agreement on every issue with Lesser’s opponent, Durham Selectman John Szewczyk. However, with Szewczyk you know exactly what you are getting. Szewczyk has always been straightforward and honest and has never once acted like a typical politician. Please support John Szewczyk this November. John Andrulis, Durham

Kudos to Lesser At a time when taxes are rising and teachers are being

laid off all over the state, State Representative Matt Lesser has really delivered for Durham and Middlefield. Over the last two years, Matt has protected virtually all state aid for our towns. That’s an incredible accomplishment for a freshman representative – especially as other towns are seeing their state aid slashed. Matt has been able to work with Democrats and Republicans to get things done – from protecting our schools and seniors, to the Durham Fair, to our remaining farms. He’s making a difference and the results really show. Karen Dyndiuk, Durham

Support Lisa Davenport Town Times: It has been my great pleasure to know Lisa Gudelski Davenport for over 30 years. I know firsthand the credentials and qualities needed to be successful in the General Assembly and can say with confidence that Lisa is what we need as our next State Senator. As a designer and business partner of an interior design firm, Lisa possesses the skills needed to bring balance back to Hartford. She has shown great dedication to her community and

understands the importance of giving to those in need. Her diversity of service has been as a Sunday School teacher, a Strategic Planning member for Regional District 13, and as an assistant carpenter on missions to Appalachia to help the disadvantaged. Lisa’s talents also shine when it comes to veteran support. She has been an essential organizer for Governor Rell’s “Operation Home for the Holidays,” which brought 700 National Guard troops home for the holidays. The state of Connecticut has been on a perilous fiscal course for many years. We need new, dynamic, and innovative leadership in Hartford to turn things around. Lisa Davenport can help make that happen. This November I will be casting my vote for Lisa Davenport. She will listen to our needs and represent us well. Join me in supporting Lisa Davenport for State Senator. Ray Kalinowski, Durham

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Ten tips to help your lake or pond Editor’s note: You 5. Write a letter to Ct. Federation of Lakes might not have realthe editor of your local ized it, but last week paper. Describe why was Lake Awareness you appreciate your Week in Connecticut as lake or pond, how it declared by Governor impacts your quality Jodi Rell. So here’s to of life, and any specifbetter late than never for some useful ic threats you may see. “love your lake” tips. 6. Contact your local sanitarian to The Connecticut Federation of initiate a program or regulation to asLakes (CFL) recommends lakeshore sure proper pump-out, inspection and property owners and lake users take repair of lakeside septic systems. any or all of the following 10 steps to 7. Plan and plant a lakeside buffer help increase awareness and begin to garden to reduce run-off of excess nuimprove the water quality and health trients. of lakes and ponds in the state. 8. Plan and install a rain garden to 1. Organize a lake clean up effort. help reduce erosion. Involve local scouts and other youth 9. Minimize the use of fertilizer by groups. Be sure to inform the local testing your lawn prior to fertilizing. press. Never place grass clippings, or rake 2. Ask your mayor or first select- leaves and other organic material, man to proclaim a Lakes Awareness into the lake. Week in your municipality. 10. Join the Connecticut Federation 3. Inventory the catch basins in of Lakes to better coordinate and adyour watershed. Focus on those caus- vance the statewide effort to protect ing the worst erosion due to storm wa- lakes. Visit the CFL website at ter runoff. “GPS” them, place stencil www.ctlakes.org for more informaor sticker alerts on them, and work tion. with your town officials to assure they Lastly, the CFL cautions users not are regularly checked and cleaned. to take lakes or ponds for granted. 4. Get permission and place signs at “Positive action right now can conboat launch areas to encourage proper tribute to improved water quality disposal of invasive weeds that cling right away and help protect the health to boats and trailers. of lakes for the future,” they say.

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Share your trashy secrets: Council seeks tales of dumping It’s illegal, it’s environmentally damaging, and it creates hazards for children and other river-users. Now, the Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) is asking for your help in identifying trash illegally dumped along the banks and bends of local streams. “Many of our communities have spots that are trash magnets that locals know to avoid. The problem is that this trash creates a danger to wildlife and river users alike,” says Jacqueline Talbot, river steward and cleanup coordinator for CRWC. “We’re collecting tips on hidden trash so we can have volunteers ready to tackle those sites in the fall,” says Talbot. The 14th Source to Sea Cleanup will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2. Over the past 13 years, the volunteer Source to Sea Cleanup effort has removed more than 600 tons of trash, tires and derelict appliances from riverbanks throughout the 410-mile long Connecticut River watershed. That effort has helped produce streamsides that are staying cleaner in many places, “but we’re looking for the lesser-known spots where debris may be hidden,” Talbot says. “Knowing which sites really need attention ahead of time will make the cleanup more

strategic and useful for all involved.” Last year, despite predicted heavy rains, over 2,000 volunteers turned out at sites reaching from near the New Hampshire border with Canada to Long Island Sound. They hauled off over 85 tons of illegally-dumped debris. “We are definitely seeing riverbanks improve because of that work,” says CRWC executive director Chelsea Gwyther. “Now we want to piggy-back on those gains by having folks who know their local corner of the watershed tell us where the hidden dumping sites are.” To let CRWC know about a trash site, visit the council’s website at www.ctriver.org to fill out a simple form about the site, or contact them at cleanup@ctriver.org. People interested in volunteering for CRWC’s Source to Sea Cleanup can also visit the council’s website for information on registration, participating groups, the 2009 “Trash Tally” and sponsorship opportunities. Alternatively, call Jacqueline Talbot, cleanup coordinator, with site tips or questions at 860-704-0057. CRWC advises concerned citizens who witness any illegal trash dumping “in-themaking” to contact their local police and town authorities immediately.

Meet ‘Regular Joe’ Dave Forlini of Durham ... What better place to find a “regular Joe” than in one of Durham’s local coffee joints, Dunkin Donuts? In this case, I didn’t have to go any further than outside the front door. Meet Dave Forlini, who has spent his entire 27 years right here in Durham. His great grandparents came over from Italy, settled in Durham, and the family has stayed right here. Dave doesn’t plan on going anywhere, either. “I love the quietness, the farms, the whole thing…I want to stay here forever,” he says, when asked what he likes best about the town and the community. Dave is unmarried, and he works for his father’s business, Forlini Automotive in Portland. Since the business opened 12 years ago, and he spent all his vacations helping his dad out, what better solution than to just work there full-time? One thing that would not surprise Dave’s friends and family is how much he likes riding his motorcycle – probably why this photo just seemed to fit. By Betsy White Booz

Along the political trail ... Davenport in Appalachia

Lisa Davenport, of Durham, Republican candidate for State Senate in the 12th District, recently traveled to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky with the United Churches of Durham to build new houses and rehabilitate existing ones with the Lower Income Housing Coalition of Easter Kentucky. Davenport, a small business owner, her husband Joe, and their children Ashley and Joey traveled for two days with 44 other people to support low income families in need of assistance. This is the sixth consecutive year Lisa has joined this effort.

Sen. Meyer urges citizens to volunteer

State Senator Ed Meyer (D-Guilford) spent part of a recent Wednesday afternoon serving food to the hungry at The Community Dining Room on Harrison Avenue in Branford, and he urged residents to consider volunteering their time and resources to this 15-year-old non-profit that feeds needy people from East Haven to Old Saybrook. Sen. Meyer said The Community Dining Room (www.communitydiningroom.org) was originally recommended to him by a friend. “I’ve been volunteering several times a year for about five years,” he said. “You can have some marvelous conversations with people who have gotten into a particular situation in their lives. It gives me a chance to mentor and counsel a bit.” The Community Dining Room, which is funded by private donations, has only three full-time staff. It relies heavily on civic and religious groups, students, retirees and others to prepare and serve more than 3,500 meals every month. Call 203-488-0447 or 203-488-9750 for more information.

Web update There’s been a lot of interest about our soon-to-come article on the Powder Ridge Festival that didn’t happen 40 years ago this summer. Not to mention the future of Powder Ridge itself is about to be decided. Everyone’s talking about Powder Ridge, so be sure to check out our online poll this week at www.towntimes.com.

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Society honors local engineer Dick Boynton

Richard “Dick” Boynton, resident of Middlefield, Connecticut has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE). The SAWE Awards Committee, with the approval of the board of directors, voted to create this new award honoring the incredible career and legacy of one of the most prominent colleagues in the history of the SAWE. In creating this award it was decided that this would not be a one-time award, but would indeed become an ongoing award to keep this gentleman’s example and legacy alive in the society for future generations. This award is to be titled the “Richard Boynton Lifetime

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Trained volunteers at MidState Medical Center are needed to provide “Soft Touch” relaxation rubs for patients. This is a free service provided by volunteers who are trained by a licensed massage therapist in the technique of therapeutic relaxation rubs. The volunteer provides these soothing relaxation “rubs” to patients’ hands and feet.

By Meghan Woolley I dreamt last night that we lived in the sky, and catching breezes full of each other’s scent, we drifted along on clouds, playing ping-pong with the sun. We laughed as the heat shifted between us and the sky melted at the edges, dripping down onto mountains and treetops like wax from a blue candle, and the earth was so covered in sky that the planet’s axis flipped and the sun slid down to splash in the middle of a sky-blue lake with a loud hiss, and a tower of steam spiraled upwards toward the clouds where we still sat clinging to our souls to keep them from falling down to earth.

Research shows that “Soft Touch” aids in the healing process by increasing circulation, relieving a patient’s anxiety, increasing endorphins, and just simply feels good! This program is rated extraordinarily high on patient satisfaction surveys. Additional volunteers are needed to meet the high volume of patient requests for this service. Those interest-

ed in becoming a “Soft Touch” volunteer are asked to call Diamond Belejack, Manager of Volunteer Services at 203-694-8572. Prospective volunteers must complete an application process, have a personal interview, and attend all four mandatory two-hour “soft touch” training evening sessions in October.

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Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call 860-3499544. Drop-in programs: Story times are held in July on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages one-and-a-half to twoand-a-half and on Tuesdays at 10:30 for ages two-and-ahalf to five. There will be a Rock Cats story time on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 10:30

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son. The Book Lover’s Circle will meet on Wednesday, Aug 4, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Copies of the book are available at the library. Belly Dance Program: Women 16 years old and up are invited to learn about and experience the fun of belly dance on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 to discuss Pushing Up Daisies by Rosemary Harris. Copies of the book are available at the library. New Titles include It all Began in Monte Carlo by Elizabeth Adler, Private by

Friday, July 23, 2010 James Patterson, The Cold Kiss by John Rector, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet by David Mitchell, Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen, Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer, In the Name of Honor by Richard North Patterson, Without a Paddle, Racing Twelve Hundred Miles Around Florida by Sea Kayak by Warren Richey, Armitage’s Vines and Climbers, a Gardener’s Guide to the Best Vertical Plants by Allan M. Armitage and The Perfect Finish, Special Desserts for Every Occasion by Bill Yosses. The Long Way Home by Robin Pilcher and Private Life by Jane Smiley are available in large print. New DVDs include Chloe and Greenberg.

Levi Coe Library inding Masonicare’s Assisted Living was like a happy ending in a fairy tale.”

My aunt was actually one of the first residents to come here. To this day, they still treat her as if she is their only resident! And it shows: she‘s gained a much-needed 20 pounds, is happy and feels trusting again.

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So while the road to The Hearth at Masonicare wasn’t easy at times, we are delighted to be here. I guess you could say it was a happy ending… and a happy beginning for my aunt and me.” Read more about Bonnie’s story at www.MasonicareHearth.org or call 800-382-2244 for more information or a personal tour. Call now to find out about our limited time summer move-in program.

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Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Visit www.leviecoe.com or call the library at 860-349-3857 for info or to register for any program. You can renew, reserve and check your library record on the website. New Titles: The Rule of Nine by Steve Martini, The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke, Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris, Insatiable by Meg Cabot and War by Sebastian Junger. New young adult and children’s titles include Ship Breaker by Paolo

Bacigalupi, Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce, Dark Life by Kat Falls, The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey, Phantom of Blood Alley by Paul Stewart, How to Ride a Dragon’s Storm by Cressida Cowell, Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson and Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman. Come in and check out these books or reserve titles that are coming soon! To view anticipated arrival dates for new titles, visit our web page www.leviecoe.com, click on Activities and Events and go to monthly calendars. To view anticipated arrival dates for new titles, visit our web page www.leviecoe.com, click on Activities and Events and go to monthly calendars. New DVD Titles: Dog Day Afternoon, Owl and The Sparrow, The Bounty Hunter, The Muppet Movie, Valentine’s Day, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Creation, Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Hot Tub Time Machine, The White Ribbon, The Crazies, Informant!, Clue, Leap Year and more. Stop by and view the expanded collection. For more information on new DVDs, visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Online Resources, select Book Talk, then Recently Acquired Titles. Scroll down to DVD link.

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Levi Coe Library in Middlefield has been having fun with Summer of Science, science-related programs funded by Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation. Left, Ella DiBernardo experiences static electricity in “It’s Electric.” Below, Ella, Sadie and Sadie’s mom making papyrus. Right, Nina and Cari making Hawaiian bracelets as part of “Interactive Storytime.” Submitted photos

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The Middlefield registrars of voters will be in their office at the Community Center at 405 Main Street on Tuesday, July 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to register voters. At this time the registrars will hear requests by persons removed for adding their names back to the registry list.

Park and Rec Swim Lessons: During the weeks of July 26-30, Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 9-13, the Park and Recreation Department will be offering swim camps at the Lake Beseck beach. You have your choice of two sessions a day. The first one runs from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and the second runs from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The cost is $80 per camper for each week-long session. All experience levels are invited. Call Samantha Helm to sign up and schedule your lessons. You can find registration forms at www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com. Summer Concert Series Saturday, July 31, Best of the ‘60s and ‘70s: This year’s concert series starts with a special event on Saturday, July 31. This date is the 40th anniversary of the Powder Ridge rock festival, and an exhibit and presentation is planned for 5 p.m., followed by a “flower child” competition and a concert from California Dreamers at 6:30 p.m. Watch for more information as plans come together. Thursday, Aug. 5, Irish and Folk Music: The Kerry Boys, Connecticut’s finest Irish duo, will be back to Peckham Park at 6:30 p.m. for another night of Irish and folk music. Thursday, Aug. 12, Classic Rock and Country: Tony Rome and Swagger, with a mixture of classic rock, blues and country music, will be heard at 6:30 p.m. Tony Rome and Swagger are a popular local band with lots of energy. All concerts are held at Peckham Park. The bands set up under the pavilion facing the playground area. People are invited to come and lay out blankets, lawn chairs etc. There is no cost for the

Friday, July 23, 2010 concerts, and they are open to everyone. For more information on any of the above, call Chris at 860-349-9926.

You must license your dog All dogs must be licensed, according to Connecticut state law. Rabies shots must be up-to-date. The town clerk will need proof of vaccination if shots have expired since last year. The fee for a license is $8 for a spayed or neutered dog and $19 otherwise. The fee will increase by $1 for each month beyond June. You may license your pet by mail, by sending a check with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Middlefield Town Clerk, P.O. Box 179, Middlefield, CT 06455. Or, you can come in to the Town Hall during regular business hours. If you have any questions, call the town clerk at 860-349-7116.

Primary absentee ballots Absentee ballots for the Democratic and Republican primaries on Aug. 10 are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office.

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(Continued from page 1) contract ($25,000, except Alpine wants it refundable under certain circumstances). Of the areas of disagreement, the biggest seem to concern the state DECD grant of $540,000. Both parties agree that no one can predict what the state will do, though the grant seems secure. Whether or not it is received and in what form may ultimately affect purchase price however. Another issue is just how much of the property will be conveyed. Alpine currently wants all of the Powder Ridge property, while the town initially wanted to keep seven acres of land along Powder Hill Road as open space. As Alpine is willing to offer a conservation easement on that part of the property, Antin believes that the town has no isSee Powder Ridge, next page

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various land owners between Powder Ridge and the western portion of the lake. While the town has negotiated with most of them, an agreement has yet to be reached with Budding Rose, purchaser at auction of the property formerly known as the Green Forty. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw explained that he was negotiating about bringing a waterline through the Budding Rose property, but Alpine also wants to run an access road from the Powder Ridge property to the lake. So far, the access road has not been brought up with Budding Rose. In order to reach an agreement with Alpine, Antin stated that the town may need to invoke the right of eminent domain for lake access. However, he added that it’s currently “up in the air.” Another concern for the town and the state is its inability to read through two years of financial documents for Alpine. Antin explained that this documentation is unavailable because Alpine is an umbrella company that helps set up opportunities, which are then passed to someone else to own and operate. While Alpine’s financial information for running ski resorts is unavailable, attorney Corona was able to provide resumes for the individuals who will operate Powder Ridge. Christopher Bradford, Dennis Abplanalp and Rick Sabatino are the three people Alpine is currently working with to run the ski resort once it’s operational. Bradford and Abplanalp represent Alpine for Powder Ridge, while the plan is for Sabatino’s company, Apollo Consulting, Inc., to eventually own the property. The meeting finished off with commentary by town planner Geoff Colegrove. Colegrove noted that the proj-

Powder Ridge (Continued from page 18) sue with granting Alpine all of the land. However, Antin appeared unsure about whether the state grant was contingent on developing the property for business, in which case whether Alpine owns it all is immaterial, or if the state is more concerned with open space, which might point to the town holding that seven acres. However, Antin stated, “I personally don’t consider it a deal breaker.” Alpine is offering $1 million to the town to offset the $2.8 million used by the town to buy Powder Ridge from Middlefield Holdings. Should the town fail to get the state grant, Alpine wants to apply the $225,000 closing fee to Middlefield Holdings against the $1 million offset, reducing it to $775,000. Antin felt that the town would be unwilling to agree to that, but noted that failure to obtain the grant during Alpine’s due diligence period could be grounds for the group to reclaim its $25,000 deposit to the town. Another item to be resolved, mostly by town action, is accessing Lake Beseck for creating snow. Antin noted that Powder Ridge may be the southernmost ski area in New England, necessitating the creation of artificial snow. While diversion permits are in place, Antin explained that they “do not correspond to the reality on the ground,” as they grant access to the eastern side of the lake through a winding path that makes it unrealistic for water to reach Powder Ridge. Rather, the permit must be changed to grant access to the western portion of the lake. This presents a problem because of the

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Planning and Zoning While the Planning and Zoning Commission may have approved 1 Lorraine Terrace for use as a retail center over a month ago, the application keeps coming up during their meetings. It came up during the commission’s July 14 meeting, when the commission was originally scheduled to go into executive session to discuss a legal appeal against the application. Member Bob Johnson protested going into executive session, feeling that

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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, July 26, 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Tuesday, July 27 7 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday, July 28 6:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday, August 3 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown the discussion on the litigation should be open to the public, so the commission discussed it during their regular meeting. Chairman Mike Turner explained that the appeal focused on a letter written by the commission’s attorney, Mark Branse, that stated that the commission couldn’t approve the Lorraine Terrace ap-plication because of a number of compliance and filing issues in the original application. Turner then noted that the appeal fails to take into account the number of application revisions that oc-curred after Branse’s letter. Town planner Geoff Colegrove re-

viewed some of the claims made in the appeal, such as that testimony over traffic safety wasn’t considered by the commission. Colegrove said, “I do not think the record is going to support these allegations.” However, he anticipates the legal process of the appeal will take at least a year. Matthew Crescimano, who represented the Lorraine Terrace application during the hearing process, also came before the commission to ask that a sign protesting the application be removed. The commission

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Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, July 26 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Tuesday, July 27 7 p.m. — Ethics Commission Tuesday, August 3 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Wednesday, August 4 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, August 9 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Tuesday, August 17 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall 7 p.m. — Agricultural Commission available to register eligible residents to vote. To be entitled to vote in the Aug. 10 primary, a resident must mail-in a registration by Aug. 5 or register in person at the Town Hall by Aug. 9 at noon, as well as enroll in a political party. Absentee ballots are available from the town clerk.

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Durham a busy place this summer By Sue VanDerzee Town Times At a meeting on July 12, the Board of Selectmen were updated on grants in progress, the activity center at the Carolyn Adams building, public access television programming, Lake Grove permit amendments, Blue Trail Range and White’s Farm. First Selectman Laura Francis reported that August 1 is the hoped-for date for moving senior exercise classes from the firehouse to the activity center. Painting is happening this week, and many donations have been received though others are welcome. Call 860-349-3625 if you have any questions about what they might need. Francis was delighted to report that the production of the first Channel 19 public access cable program has been set for August 11. The program will

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Preservation grant from the state which will allow for the scanning of land records. The town clerk’s office received a positive review of their recent passport day program from the Federal Passport Agency. Two grants are in the application stage – a STEAP grant to replace the culvert under Pickett Lane near Allyn Brook Park and a federal Department of Justice grant in conjunction with Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services to identify and intervene, peer to peer, in situations of dating violence. Seven young people have qualified for the Youth@Work program of the Workforce Alliance and have begun work in various town and school district departments. More money is available if other youth qualify and would like to participate. Call the first selectman’s office at 860-349-3625. Appointments & resignations The resignation of Brian Ameche from the Conservation Commission was accepted with gratitude for his years of service. The resignation of Simone Howe from the Skating Pond Committee was also accepted with gratitude. Jonathon Handley was appointed as fire inspector, replacing Robert Morpurgo, who has moved to West Hartford. Greg Hanks was appointed to fill a vacancy till 2011 on the Durham Fire Company Board of Trustees. The board authorized Francis to sign an agreement supporting the Shoreline and Central Connecticut Regional Energy Initiative. Besides Francis, Jennifer Muir and Paul Griese were appointed as Durham’s representatives to the steering committee, with Richard McManus and Maryjane Malavasi appointed as alternates. Other business Developer Brian Ferris was in attendance to ask for a release of his bond for the reconstruction of Crooked Hill Road. There is an $80,000 balance in the account with the town slated to pay about $14,000 worth of outstanding bills. The selectmen approved reducing the bond to a 10 percent retainer plus the $14,000 needed for the bills. The selectmen discussed See Durham Briefs, next page

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Durham Briefs (Continued from page 21) two sign requests – one for a stop sign at Parmelee Hill and Pent roads and one for a speed limit sign on Harvey Road. Both were referred for further consideration – the first to the town engineer and the second to the resident state trooper. Sight line problems with the Public Safety sign in front of the firehouse will be addressed by Kurt Bober of the Public Works Department, and the sign will be moved for greater safety. Resident Donia Viola had comments about Miller’s Pond safety (Francis reported that 13 tickets were issued the prior weekend), insurance for the Youth@Work participants (on town policy at no extra charge) and using the resident state trooper to control traffic at the intersection of Pickett Lane and Main Street rather than installing a traffic light (town can’t assign trooper there every day as per agreement with the state). The next meeting of the Durham BOS will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 26, in the third floor meeting room at Town Hall. The public is always welcome.

ing. Bob Johnson wanted to address the comments made by the First Selectman during that meeting, which dealt with how unfriendly de-partments such as Planning and Zoning are to developers. “I take offense to that,” Johnson said, based on the zoning commission’s willingness to work with applicants and due to the Brayshaw’s tone at the meeting. While Turner suggested that Johnson may be taking Brayshaw’s criticism of the town out of context, Johnson stated that he listened to the recording of Economic Devel-opment’s meeting before speaking with the zoning commission. He recommended that the rest of the zoning commission listen to them, too. In other business, the commission received an application from Calvanese

suggested he speak with the state Department of Transportation, as the sign is in their right of way and not in the commission’s jurisdiction. Lorraine Terrace resident Tom Rogers described it as “funny” that a day spa was scheduled to move into 1 Lorraine Terrace after the site was approved for a retail center. He noted that the business is moving into a building that’s supposed to be demolished according to the site plan, and he thought that the move should have come up during the hearings. Turner replied that nothing prevents Crescimano from using the building. Discussion about Lorraine Terrace also led the commission to hold a conversation about the Economic Development Commission’s June 3rd meet-

and Kastner, LLC to build 22 units of 55 and older housing at 31 Powder Hill Road. The applicant’s representative, attor-ney John Corona, explained that the project hasn’t changed much since last he spoke with the commission about it and that he will need to speak with the WPCA about the sewer system. After reviewing the application, the commission gave it their unanimous approval. Resident Kevin Cowett also spoke with the commission, as Cowett wants to build an addition to his house in the setback area. While a variance is typically handled by the Zoning Board of Ap-peals, part of Cowett’s home is already in the setback area. His addition would go no further than that portion of his home. Based on this, Colegrove

stated that Cowett could go before the ZBA, or he could file for a regulation change. While Cowett was unsure of whether to go before the ZBA or wait on the zoning commission to make a regulation change, Turner felt that the commission should look further into a regulation change for their next meeting.

One zone change that the commission will be holding off on for now is the request to turn part of the Strickland property into industrial land for Monarca. Based on a letter he received from First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, Colegrove told the commission that Brayshaw wants Planning and Zoning to research whether or not the town should change the zone. According to the original agreement to turn part

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of the Strickland Farm into industrial land, any changes made to the remaining property would first require research by a study committee. Before looking into the possible zone change, Johnson asked that Brayshaw first verify that the zoning commission qualifies as a study committee. Before adjourning, Jerry Russ told the commission that he spoke with Park and Recreation di-rector Chris Hurlbert about the skate park at Peckham. According to his conversation with Hurl-bert, dying the concrete may “break the budget,” thus requiring it to go without any color. As earth-toned dye was part of their initial approval for the project, however, the commission stated that Hurlbert should speak with them again if he wants to make a change to the skate park. (In attendance/Chuck Corley)

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Obituary

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Lois H. (Brechlin) Herzig Lois Hattie (Brechlin) Herzig, 90, of Durham, wife of the late Walter O. Herzig, passed away on Sunday, July 18th, at Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Reinard and Hattie (Klemp) Brechlin. Lois lived in Durham since 1948 and was a member of the United Churches of Durham. She was employed by the International Silver Company in Meriden for 10 years and belonged to the Sixty Plus Club. She is survived by a son, Warren W. Herzig and his wife, Carol of Durham; a daughter, Joyce Hansen and her husband, Dirk of Woodstock Valley, CT; a sister, Eleanor Dalton of Meriden; three grandchildren, Trevor

Hansen, Cortney Hansen, and Jonathan Herzig; and two nieces, Susan Ivers and Patricia Brechlin, both of Ohio. Besides her husband and parents, Lois was predeceased by her daughter, Julianne Herzig and her brother, Robert R. Brechlin. Lois’s family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Middlesex Health Care Center for their wonderful care. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street, Durham, with the Rev. Dr. Dale H. Azevedo officiating. Burial will follow in Durham Center Cemetery in Durham. Friends may call on

Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in Lois’s memory to the United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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Melissa Wyskiel, of Middlefield, has been named to the Bay Path College dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester. To achieve dean’s list recognition, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Wyskiel was also named to Bay Path’s Maroon Key Honor Society for achieving dean’s list standing for four semesters.

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The following area residents were among the 251 graduates who received diplomas at Choate Rosemary Hall’s 120th Commencement on June 6: Bailey Bennett, of Durham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Howard Bennett. Bennett was awarded the Thomas B. Curtis ‘81 Memorial Prize for enthusiasm in the study of English and will attend Connecticut College in the fall. Katharine Selberg, of Middlefield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lars A. Selberg. Selberg graduated cum laude and was awarded the Choate Rosemary Hall Award for excellence in the study of philosophy and religion and the Clarence Hale Prize for enthusiasm in the study of history, philosophy, religion and social sciences. She will attend Georgetown University in the fall. Kristine Yamartino, of Middlefield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Yamartino Sr. Yamartino will attend College of the Holy Cross in the fall.

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Strong girls’ softball gets soaked by parents The Strong School girls’ softball team ended its season with a parent vs. girls softball game, hosted by coach Mike Cheney. The girls took a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning, but the parents won the game with a strong hitting attack, including Anthony Rinaldo’s three-run homer in the third inning to put the parents up for good. After the game Coach Cheney coordinated a sneak soaking attack by the parents. Thank you to Coach for the game and pizza party; fun was had by all. Missing from the picture are Courtney Votto and Kendra Landy.

The Coginchaug Little League girls’ softball 9-10-yearold All Star team was honored to be invited to a Brakettes game in Stratford on Friday, July 16. Six Photo submitted by April Votto members of the girls’ team attended and were honored by being called out on the field with the team at the beginning of the game. Melissa Grenier got to throw the first pitch of the game. The girls were allowed into the dugout and received VIP seating. They were given awesome baseball cards of all the team members and received some very imporTotal Hair Care tant pointers. The Brakettes made it a great time by spending as much 16 Main Street • Durham, CT • (860) 349-6901 time as possible with thegirls. All of the girls left with autographs and a new-found team to support. The Brakettes are a semi-pro team located in Stratford. An entire family • Paving • Gravel Driveway Restoration • Top Soil • Retaining Walls • Drainage • Septic Systems • Excavator, Backhoe, & Dozer Work can enjoy a game and not • Light & Heavy Hauling • Commercial & Residential break the bank. I am sure Randy Whitehouse (860) 349-1904 that this group of girls Durham, CT Fully Insured CT Lic. #554559 now have something to aspire to. They were also fortunate to meet Bailey Sander, who lives in Durham. It was very nice to know that locals are inCustom Building & Remodeling volved in the team. We Contractor • New Homes • Additions would like to thank them • Kitchens • Garages • Decks so much for their hospiAll Types of Remodeling & Renovations tality.

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Golf tournament Attention golfers and sponsors, Thursday, Aug. 5, is the 13th annual Liberty Bank-Riverview Hospital Auxiliary, Inc golf tournament. It will be at Portland Golf Club in Portland. For more information, contact Rob Rougeot at 860-7044243 or email Robert.Rougeot@ct.gov or Liz Tringali 860-343-7404 or email etringali@libertybank.com.

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five days at the NSDAR Congress was hearing a speech by Lieutenant General John R. Allen, United States Marine Corps, who was appointed Acting Commander of the Central Command (CentCom) when General David Petraeus was called to duty in Afghanistan a few weeks ago. A 34-year career Marine, he combines extensive military leadership experience with an impressive resume of teaching at the college and graduate levels. But most of all, he’s a speaker who inspires both confidence and patriotism.

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of vendors at the gathering, and I splurged on a red, white and blue sparkly get-up for the All-American Chorus, of which I was a part. I had a wonderful roommate, Pamela Huth of Fair-

field, who is regent of the Eunice Dennie Burr chapter there. We played hooky one afternoon and went to the Smithsonian to see an exhibit of Norman Rockwell paintings from the collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. If you can get down there to see it, it’s well worth it! One of the highlights of my

I admit, when the huge American flag was unfurled from the ceiling of Constitution Hall (as it was at the beginning of each session), my heart soared. This was aided by the wonderful music, provided each evening by a ceremonial band from a different branch of the military. These were the best of the best, the men and women who play for the president and visiting dignitaries, and they were su-

Friday, July 23, 2010 perb. Taking a few hours at the DAR library, I started to look into a new line of my family, the Lee line, to see where it might lead to. I didn’t get too far, but I did uncover proof of a marriage between a William Lee and a Sarah Elliot, back in the mid-1700s, just as my uncle had written about 60 years ago. When I saw the documentation in a record book of colonial-era marriages, my heart started racing. This was for real! Mary Johnson says, when she’s at the Congress, she especially enjoys catching up with old friends she had made over her years in the DAR. “This year I met a new ‘cousin’, descended from the founders of Middletown. There are always new things to learn about the work of the National Society, to see in the museum, to find out in the library, as well as new women to meet, from not only across the country, but from around the world,” Mary enthused.

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sights and sounds are captivating, and the party atmosphere keeps popping up at every flowery corner.” And, Herbst asks, “Who doesn’t like fun the old-fashioned way?”

DURHAM HOLD YOUR HORSES And a whole lot more in this big red barn and OPEN SUN. 1-3 beautiful Colonial. Wonderful bucolic setting with fenced pasture, perennials and pool. Inviting home with fabulous home office, hardwood floors and eat-in kitchen with granite. It’s a “mighty purty spread” at $535,000. 230 Cherry Lane, Durham. DURHAM ACHING FOR ACREAGE? Fabulous 3 acre lot - level and private - in a neighborhood setting. Imagine the possibilities! Great 3 bedroom Colonial with extra 900 sq ft in lower level. Central air to cool you off and amazing whole house system to entertain you. Why not S-P-R-E-A-D O-U-T for $399,000. DURHAM BARE FEET WIGGLING In the grass and over 2 acres for your children to roam on this private, lightly wooded site. You’ll love the family room with vaulted ceilings, huge living room with wide pine floors and screened in porch. Incidentally, the house has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, deep 2 car garage and a lot more for optimum family living. $379,000. DURHAM BRING THE HOTDOGS With all the work being done, OPEN SUN. 3:15-5

there is nothing to do but enjoy t h e s u m m e r o n your humongous deck next to a babbling brook. Fabulous 3 bedroom Ranch, completed updated, with hardwood floors, family room with skylight, level backyard, custom built shed and a 1 car garage. Have it all for only $265,000. DIR: Tuttle to 62 Clementel.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL RENTALS - ALL IN PRISTINE CONDITION Stunning renovated antique home with 2 stall barn on Main St. $2200. Striking 3-4 Colonial in Mica Hills $2500 LAKE BESECK WATERFRONT - 100 FEET with boat and dock. Shh! Don’t tell the relatives! Only $499,000

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Every turtle knows that “slow and steady wins the race.” The truth of that adage will be put to the test at the opening celebration of Lyman Orchards’ 4th annual Sunflower Maze on Saturday, July 31. This year’s turtle-themed maze will provide a perfect setting for a walk through nature’s beauty at any speed, but a slow, turtle-like pace will surely be the most effective method to find the way out. Maze visitors of all ages will put their sense of direction to the test on Lyman’s three-acre sunflower field. “We’re looking forward to our fourth season with the Sunflower Maze. It really adds to the beauty and excitement of the orchard in August. It’s certainly another reason to come out to Lymans,” said John Lyman III, executive vice president and eighth generation member of the family-owned farm. “We’re looking forward to a fun-filled sunflower season right through to Sept. 6.” For each maze ticket sold, Lyman Orchards will donate $1 to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford. This year’s maze theme started with ideas from the kids at Connecticut Children’s, who came up with several upbeat designs. The final selection was made by fans of The River, 105.9 FM, who must have had slow-going naturewalkers on their mind when they chose the turtle’s giant image to be carved into more than two miles of picturesque pathways that make up the amazing maze. Even for speedy rabbits, wandering through the sunflower maze could take 30 to 45 minutes. Visitors will face many decision-making points along the way. Participants will receive a maze map and passport consisting of trivia questions which provide clues to finding the maze exit. “A maze experience is simply fun in a surprising variety of ways,” said Brett Herbst, a professional agricultural maze designer from Utah, who designs Lyman’s sunflower and corn mazes each year. “It’s awesome to step out of a familiar world and into a whole new mood. It’s uplifting and challenging. It’s also interactive, like spending time in an online game where every step takes you closer, or further, from your goal. The

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Benefit ride and concert to support Tulip Sisters

(Sun)flower power!

The third annual benefit ride and Concert 4 Corey will be held Sunday, July 25., starting in the commuter lot on Rt. 68 in Wallingford, where Coreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, Dan, will lead the motorcycle ride. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. ride leaves at 10 a.m. At noon, the fun begins at

Peckham Park in Middlefield with music from the Whiskey River Band, food, drinks, raffles and more for the whole family. Donation is $25 per person, $8 for kids, with 12 and under free. Tickets are available in Wallingford at Tattoo International, Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Restaurant, M. Salon and

Spa, and at Gaetanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern. Proceeds benefit the Tulip Sisters, a Down syndrome organization supporting families affected by Down syndrome. If you would like to volunteer, call Dan or Cecily at 860349-8624 or by e-mail to quincy_daniel_r@sbcglobal.net.

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Mary Ann and John Chan think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found the largest sunflower ever, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing right next to their garage on Pisgah Road in Durham. Sure enough, when we checked it out, there it was shooting up toward the sun â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all 11+ feet of it. Whether or not it sets a record, it is certainly beautiful.

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