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Solar project moves forward, but not without opposition By Mark Dionne and Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times

Durham’s solar farm project, with only a few more hurdles to clear before becoming a reality, still faces opposition from some neighboring the proposed location on the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Brick Lane. The solar farm would be built and maintained by Green Skies, a private Middletown-based company. The electricity generated would be sold back to the town at a reduced rate to power up to 10 municipal and public safety accounts for a 20-year agreement. In an interview with the Town Times, Chair of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Task Force, Thomas Kannam, said this project will benefit the entire community, while very few residents would be impacted directly. Those residents’ concerns were being addressed, he said. Kannam and Durham First Selectman Laura Francis have both used the figure of $25,000 as the town’s potential annual savings, a figure that could go up depending on future electrical See Solar / Page 6

David Booth practices his tee shot for footgolf, a sport the Coginchaug Soccer Club will use as a fund-raiser on Nov. 16. | Jen Huddleston / Submitted

Footgolf fundraiser for soccer fields By Mark Dionne Town Times

A solar farm, proposed for this townowned property on the corner of Brick Lane and Haddam Quarter Road, has drawn opposition from neighbors in the area. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

The Coginchaug Soccer Club is bringing the new sport of footgolf to Indian Springs Golf Course in Middlefield for a fund-raiser on Sunday, Nov. 16. Footgolf, first developed officially in Europe, is pretty much what it sounds like. Footgolfers play golf using – instead of clubs and a small golf ball – feet and a soccer ball. No one is allowed to play defense in footgolf. “It’s a national phenomenon,” said Jen Huddleston, manager of Indian Springs Golf Course. “It’s making its way across the United States ... We just thought it would be a blast to try it out.” Mark Salley, registrar of the CSC, said, “It’s a great combination. We’re hoping to get parents

who might be into golf to play with their soccer kids.” The footgolf event will have two courses. The long course is 18 holes designed for groups of four in a scramble format. Huddleston said, “The holes are different. We’re shortening the holes to make it more kick-able.” Holes have been replaced with targets. The long course, according to Huddleston, is for anyone up to completing 18 holes, at an estimated time of two hours. A short course for families and youth will have a reduced number of holes and a kicking contest. Some of the proceeds from the event will go into CSC’s capital improvement account dedicated to field improvements. “As time has gone on, the fields are getting worse and

worse,” said Salley. “Our goal is to make some dramatic improvements, hopefully within the year.” In October, the CSC moved forward with a plan to donate a $8,300 fencing project to Memorial School. The fence will keep cars off the grounds, allowing the club the opportunity to work on the two soccer fields. Presenting the plan to the Board of Education on Oct. 8, Francis Willet, CSC’s field manager, said that the Memorial fields were “in desperate need of enhancement, seeding, or plugging ... If you’ve ever walked on it, it’s close to concrete.” According to Salley, cars driving on the fields is one of the biggest difficulties when it comes See Footgolf / Page 2

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Veterans, including (from left) Bill Currlin and Al Smith, were thanked by students at the end of the Veterans Day ceremony. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

Veterans visit Memorial School By Mark Dionne

with the Army in Vietnam, told the students he was grateful for the way America celebrated Veterans Day. Noting that the veterans met with different groups in the days surrounding Nov. 11, Currlin said, “It’s Veterans Week for

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to field maintenance. Sally called protection “step one.” Memorial has the easiest field to fence off and protect. The CSC is looking to implement a long term plan and, according to Salley, has been enjoying the support of school officials such as Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi and Memorial Principal Kevin Brough. Salley said, “It’s too premature to say exactly what we can do, but there’s no limit to what we’d be willing to do.” Registration for the short course is $20 per person, which includes the course, a

kicking contest, a raffle ticket, and a food ticket for a hot dog or hamburger. Registration for the long course is $50 per person, which includes the course, a cart for every two players, a raffle ticket, and two drink/ food tickets (beer or soda, hot dog or hamburger). Registration can be done at Indian Springs. Anyone registering online can pick their tee time between noon and 2 p.m. Spectators are welcome. Huddleston said, “The good thing about footgolf is you can walk on the course without getting hit by a golf ball.”

us, but we remember it for the other 51 weeks.” Like Currlin, John Capega, told the students that his return from Vietnam was not easy. Capega, who was with

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The student body of Memorial School gathered Monday, Nov. 10 to hear the stories of seven veterans, whose service extends as far back as See Veterans / Page 3 World War II. Memorial Principal Kevin Brough introduced the veterans and told the students about the history of Veterans Day, including it original incarnation as Armistice Day. Brough told the students how American soldiers had been honored overseas and how the date for Veterans Day shifted before returning to Nov. 11 to recognize the end of World War I. Each of the veterans took turns addressing the assembly. Bill Currlin, who served Memorial School Principal Kevin Brough showed students how technology, like a shielded helmet, changed the lives of the average soldier. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

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Memorial School student Shane Buckheit learned about the items soldiers through history might wear and carry for protection. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

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Veterans family. Two of the younger vetthe Army in Vietnam during erans at the assembly, Keith the Tet Offensive, said veter- Lohmann and Major Bill ans back then received sup- Moss, paid tribute to the port only from immediate older veterans. From Page 2

in Iraq, said of the older veterans, “They paved the way and made it easier for me, so I’d like to thank them.” The Veterans Day ceremony has been a tradition at Memorial School. As he has done in previous years, Brough showed artifacts from past wars to the students to illustrate the life of a soldier

Moss, a Purple Heart recipient for wounds suffered from a roadside bomb in Iraq, said his welcome home was thanks to the veterans who went before him. Moss said he was severely wounded on a Sunday and was in Texas receiving “first class care” by Tuesday. Lohmann, who also served

through history. Some of the artifacts were directly connected to war, such as a gas mask or bayonet, and others were more routine, like a sewing kit. Also, as in previous years, the Select Chorus and school band honored the veterans with patriotic songs.

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Looney, Duff, Fasano elected as new leaders in state Senate By Mark Pazniokas

HARTFORD — Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate held their traditional post-election caucuses Nov. 6 to formally endorse three top leaders: Martin Looney, D-New Haven, Bob Duff, D-Norwalk and Len Fasano, R-North Haven. Democrats selected Looney, now the majority leader, as successor to Senate President Pro Tem Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn, who did not seek re-election. Duff was named the new majority leader. Fasano succeeds John P. McKinney of Fairfield as minority leader. McKinney did not seek re-election. The selections formalize what was clear months ago when Williams announced he would not seek another

term. While the caucuses select the majority and minority leaders, Looney will not be become president pro tem until a vote of the Senate on Jan. 7, when the General Assembly convenes its 2015 session. Democrats will control the chamber, 21 to 15. Sen. Kevin Witkos, R-Canton will be Fasano’s deputy, holding the title of Republican leader pro tempore. The GOP picked up one state Senate seat Election Dayand came close in two more races, a disappointment given that the Democrats were defending five open seats. “Our guys worked very hard, and it was close,” said Fasano, who has known for months he had the votes to succeed McKinney, who ran unsuccessfully for the GOP Republicans had a good night across the country Nov. 4, but in Connecticut, Democrats continue to control the levers of power.

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Connecticut one of few remaining ‘true blue’ states By Ana Radelat

WASHINGTON — What do Connecticut and Hawaii have in common? They are among only a handful of states that still have a Democratic governor and totally Democratic congressional delegation after a Republican tsunami washed over the nation on Election Day. The only other true-blue states now are Delaware and Hawaii. (Vermont’s gubernatorial race is still up in the air.) Maryland, the Old Line State, could not hold the line against the Republican tide; and Massachusetts, for long considered a liberal Democratic bastion, also elected a Republican governor. The Republican gains were mainly attributed to the nation’s dissatisfaction with the Obama administration. But what does Connecticut’s loyalty to the Democratic Party mean in a political world where Republicans have control on Capitol Hill and veto power in many state houses? The greatest impact of the new political reality on Connecticut is in the U.S. Senate, because the GOP takeover of that chamber mean Connecticut’s senators have dropped from their position in the majority to the minority. So Sen. Richard Blumenthal will lose his chairmanship of an Armed Services air-land subcommittee and his position

as the head of a Commerce subcommittee in charge of surface transportation. The latter helped the senator take on the Metro-North Railroad for its recent failings. The flip in the Senate also means Sen. Chris Murphy will lose his position as chairman of a Senate Foreign Relations panel with oversight of European affairs. Wi t h Re p u bl i c a n s i n charge, GOP senators will win more committee seats to become a majority in each panel and Democrats will lose them. That means there’s a danger Blumenthal and/or Murphy may lose a committee assignment altogether because they have not been in the Senate very long and are junior members on some panels. Right now, for instance, it looks like Blumenthal has a tenuous hold on the Judiciary Committee. But senior Democrats may move from one committee to another, and it’s impossible to tell right now if the Connecticut senators will lose a committee job until the Senate reorganizes, probably in December. “Senator Blumenthal serves on committees that are at the forefront of issues critical to the people of Connecticut, including veterans affairs, submarine production, rail safety, gun safety and consumer protections,” said Blumenthal press secretary Josh Zembik. “He has no expectation of losing any

loss of at least seven Demo- candidate in a primary. “The irony is the Democratic Senate seats gives them a boost in seniority that will benefit them if the chamber is See Blue / Page 7 won back by the Democratic Party in 2016 or later. But no longer will they be able to hold hearings on their legislation or be able to push bills forward without GOP help. Blumenthal said he’d reach out to Republicans on common issues. But he also said the GOP’s control of the Senate does not mean party members will speak with one voice. The number of tea party senators has increased with the election of Joni Ernst of Iowa, Cory Gardner of ColNOT SO PAINFUL BONNY BONE SPURS orado, Thom Tillis of North If you’ve that everdevelop experienced a Projections along the Carolina and others, and pinched nerveinin the yourfoot foot, knowas edges of bones areyou known how spurs. painfulPrimarily it can be.caused This condition they may push back against bone by wearcan cause and mainstream Republican Sen. and-tear, boneshooting, spurs may burning, not be detected stabbing pain that may not subside Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who for years. Their specific location and even when your foot is elevated. had to fend off a tea party potential threat determine how A nerve health may be pinched or “enthey are attreated. Tightof ligaments trapped” any number areas of resulting the foot. Afrom foot repetitive, injury, bluntimpactful trauma, activities suchpressure as running, carrying or excessive imposed by a tight shoe couldand result in a shoes pinched excessive weight, wearing that podiatristcancanresult determine donerve. not fitA properly in bone the exact typefoot. of pinched nerve and spurs of the To complicate the what caused and up anti-inflammamatter, tissue canit, build over the bone tory medications or cortisone injec-A spurs, resulting in calluses and corns. tions may be recommended. Areas simple andpadding pinpoint of theX-ray feet can mayidentify require the location of a bone Treatment prior to slipping them spur. into shoes, or can range from icing and rest to the use orthotics to correct a compromised offoot orthotics, and possibly structureinjections, may be prescribed. is our mission to enhance surgicalItremoval. ourThepatients’ quality imcomponents of of the life foot,byankle, proving their lower extremity health and leg are designed to work together, and function. Whenever yourof feet New Haven Road, Durham sharing the tremendous pressures dayhurt, it’s important to find out why. to-day living. When they don’t work Following diagnosis, it’s time to (860)788-7870 properly, it can plan causethat painmay and formulatethough, a treatment other troubles for the rest oforthotics, the body, consist of medication, and it’s time to get help. Our specialized surgery, exercise, or even a change care and treatment can make in footwear. At AFFILIATED FOOTan CARE CENTER, LLC,to an weindividual’s are curimportant contribution rently health accepting patients forAt total andnew well-being. complete podiatric in CENTER, a friendAFFILIATED FOOT care CARE ly, comfortable atmosphere.foot Please LLC, we offer comprehensive care Wednesday 11/26 us for an For appointment. bycallappointment. treatment forGood a full foot health can enhance your daily HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVE range of footand problems, please us for existence improve yourcallquality anof appointment. Good foot health are can Wild Turkey Honey life. Office hours in Middlefield enhance your daily existence and Mon. 9-5, Wed. 3-7, and Fri. 9-5; Shot Specials !!! improve quality Office hours Tues. &your Thurs. 9-5of inlife.Wallingford. Small Town Roots Band our patients’ convenience we inForMiddlefield are Mon. 9-5, Wed. 3-7, offer Fri. on-site diagnostic and 9-5;X-rays, Tues. &andThurs. 9-5 in 8:00pm to closing and therapeuticFor ultrasounds. Wallingford. our patients’ HINT: Flat feet can contribute to convenience we offer on-site X-rays, and pinched nerves. Thanksgiving Night diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasounds.

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Solar rates. The 20 year savings to the town have been estimated at $750,000. While saving the town money is an admirable pursuit, not everyone is excited about the solar farm project. Several neighbors object to both the project and to the way the site was selected. “I’m surprised this is something they’re moving forward with so quickly,” said Marie Wilde of Haddam Quarter Road. The property was first raised as a possibility at a May public hearing, when the town was considering a different site. An application for the arrangement went for approval to the Zero Emission Reduced Energy Credit program (ZREC or “Zee-Rec”), run by the state and the utility companies. The application, prepared by Green Skies with Francis’ authorization, could only list one proposed site, and it was the Haddam Quarter property. The ZREC program that makes this project possible is competitive, Kannam said, and Durham was fortunate to be selected. Like other neighbors, Wilde first heard in August that the site was singled out, after the

application went in. At an Aug. 25 public hearing, led by Francis, two properties were discussed and it was not revealed that one had been put forward for approval. “It went in with just Haddam Quarter and we were never notified” of the overall process, Wilde said. “It feels like there’s a lot of lying going on.” Pauline Webb of Haddam Quarter Road wrote in an e-mail interview, “It feels like we are being railroaded and it’s not the way I thought our town operated.” In an interview with the Town Times, Francis emphasized that the application was only one part of the process and did not represent final approval from the town. “There’s nothing that obligates us,” on the application said Francis. Both Webb and Wilde stressed that they don’t oppose solar, just the placement of it in their neighborhood. According to Webb, “If you don’t care about preserving green space you ought to at least care about preserving property values and the taxes that follow. Degrading the character of this neighborhood is a real risk here. Why trade one asset for another?” Wilde said, “My main objection is that it doesn’t belong in

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a residential area.” To address those concerns, Haddam Quarter residents asked for a meeting with Francis to hear more about the project from people directly involved, such as representatives from Green Skies and members of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Task Force. The meeting, with an estimated attendance of over 50, took place Oct. 15 at Town Hall. Recalling the meeting at the Oct. 27 Board of Selectmen meeting, Francis said, “It was first intended to be a small group ... there was a lot of recruiting ... which brought a lot more than either side anticipated.” This resulted in what Francis called “a lively discussion.” At the BOS meeting, selectman John Szewczyk said that the Oct. 15 meeting “probably violated 10 F.O.I. [Freedom of Information] rules.” There was no public invitation or notice of the Oct. 15 meeting, which took place without an agenda, minutes or other record. No members of the press attended. Szewczyk and selectman Steve Levy both said they were unaware of the meeting until after it took place. Wilde said, “When we got there it was the Clean Energy Task Force and everyone else that they invited ... All we heard was how wonderful it was.” The crowd applauded pro-solar farm statements and the atmosphere, Wilde said, seemed designed to make the Haddam Quarter neighbors “feel like really evil people.” Webb said, “I thought it

was a real slap in the face. We asked for a small informal meeting with [Francis] to discuss our concerns and learn more about the project. When we arrived the place was swamped with people giving testimony to the benefits of solar.” Francis told the BOS that attendance “got out of hand fast,” but that the meeting was a “procedural problem” and not, as Szewczyk termed it, an ethical problem. The meeting rankled some, but also appeared to move the discussion forward and brought out new information. Kannam said he worked with Green Skies to show residents what other solar panel installations look like, and also addressed concerns not based in fact – for example, that the solar panels would kill birds, reflect light, be noisy, or be a risk for cancer-causing radiation. “When they saw the panels a lot of the fears went away,” Kannam said, although he acknowledged that some residents still oppose the project. Brad Wilkinson, who lives close enough to the proposed site to see it from his kitchen window, said that after seeing renditions and hearing options at the meeting he decided not to oppose the project actively. While the location is “not our favorite,” Wilkinson said, “we’re better served making it as seamless as possible.” Some of those mitigating options include the design of a buffer zone up to 50 feet wide and the fencing. Francis said, “We learned that we can dic-

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tate what kind of fencing we want,” including no fencing. Furthermore, Kannam said, there are efforts underway to beautify the site by plantings trees that will obstruct the view of the solar panels. “When we ask for input, we use that input to address concerns and I think we’ve done that,” said Francis. Wilde said her questions were not answered, including what happens if Green Skies collapses and what exactly the solar farm will look like. Webb and Wilde both wondered what the solar farm would do to their property values and why the issue does not have to go to town referendum. “I don’t understand how that can possibly be,” Wilde said. Kannam said that there was no credible evidence that the project would reduce nearby property values. According to Kannam, solar panels reduce property taxes by generating income, which can raise property values. Green energy initiatives are also seen as a selling point for young buyers interested in sustainability, Kannam said. Bringing the issue to the Town Meeting also came up at the BOS, and Francis said that was not appropriate. “I’m not going to bring issues to the legislative body that aren’t legislative matters ... You can’t just bring public opinion polls to the Town Meeting.” As a land-use issue, the solar farm will have to go before the Inland Wetlands Commission, which has the matter on its Nov. 17 agenda. Inland Wetlands has a public comment section of its meetings but will not hold a public hearing on the matter. The Planning and Zoning Commission will schedule a required public hearing on the matter after it goes through Inland Wetlands. In a curious twist, both commissions are chaired by the same person, Republican member Richard Eriksen, who also lives on Haddam Quarter Road. Donia Viola of Durham complained to both the P&Z and the BOS about Eriksen chairing both commissions, calling it a potential conflict of interest. Eriksen was voted chair by both commissions and the roles do not violate any town rules.

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After picking up 10 seats Nov. 4, the House GOP is at its strongest in 20 years. Democrats still will control the House in 2015, 87 to 64. Republicans have gained 27 seats over the past three elections. After the 2010 election, they were outnumbered, 114 to 37. House Republicans were to meet to elect a successor to Rep. Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. of Norwalk, who did not seek re-election. Rep. Themis Klarides of Derby is seeking the post. Fasano, who grew up in New Haven and graduated from Yale and Boston University Law School, said he

intends to try to broaden the GOP’s legislative reach in the cities as the GOP leader. “We have a great message for the cities, but we need someone to deliver it,” he said. The only Republican gain in the Senate came in an open race in the 20th Senatorial District, where Andrea Stillman did not seek re-election. It was won by Paul M. Formica of East Lyme. In all, there will be seven new senators taking office on Jan. 7, when the General Assembly convenes. The new Republican senators: Formica, Henri Martin of Bristol and Tony Hwang of Fairfield, all winning open seats.

The new Democratic senators: Timothy Larson of East Hartford, Mae Flexer of Danielson, Ted Kennedy Jr. of Branford, and Marilyn Moore of Bridgeport. Moore unseated Sen. Anthony Musto of Trumbull in a primary. The other seats were open. House Republicans unseated nine Democrats, all but one of whom had voted for the gun-control law passed after the Newtown school massacre. They also won two open seats that had been held by Democrats. Rep. Michael Molgano of Stamford, who missed extended periods in Hartford because of illness, was the only House GOP incumbent

of the time,” DeLauro said of Democrats. “But it’s fair to say its was a tough cycle for Democrats. But I don’t dwell in the past, I move forward.” DeLauro also said she expects to keep her leadership position as co-chair of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee in the next Congress, which will be gaveled in in January. The silver lining in the election for Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District, is that her decisive 54-46 percent win over Republican Mark Greenberg has erased her “freshman curse.” Traditionally, members of Congress, especially in swing districts like the 5th, are most vulnerable during their first re-election bid. The 2014 sweep in Connecticut by congressional Democrats marks the fourth consecutive cycle in which the party has won all U.S. House elections in the state. Eric Ostermeier, at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, said the Nutmeg State now has the third longest Democratic congressional streak in the nation, behind Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Ostermeier, author of the Smart Politics website, also says the current undefeated run by the Connecticut Democrats is by far the party’s best showing in state history. Before this streak, Demo-

crats hadn’t swept all Connecticut congressional races in even back-to-back cycles since the party was founded in 1828, Ostermeier said. This year, “Connecticut ran counter to the national trend,” said University of Connecticut political science professor Ron Schurin. While the governor’s race and some of the contests for constitutional offices, such as secretary of the state, were very close, the Democratic Party kept its lock on the state’s politics. Shurin said, “Republicans in Connecticut suffer from not having a strong bench.” In a year that could have been a banner year for Republicans in the state, they suffered from not having first-tier candidates or had some who were likeable like Dan Debicella (challenger to Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District) who did not run great campaigns.” As far as Greenberg, who, like failed 2012 Senate candidate Linda McMahon, self-financed his campaign, Schurin said, “Republicans should learn that nominating millionaire candidates is not a sure path to victory.”

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cratic minority may be more cohesive than the Republican majority,” Blumenthal said. In the House, Republicans also strengthened their majority Nov. 4, placing Connecticut’s five House members in a smaller pool of colleagues. In this Congress, Democrats held 199 seats and lost at least a dozen and probably many more as the results of many races have not yet been decided. “What you can’t do is say that nothing can be done,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3rd District, who won a 13th term in the House. DeLauro said the delegation can still be effective in many ways, including lobbying federal agencies to help constituents, as she did for veterans in her district who were about to lose their housing. “You take on the issues that are important and you try to find a way,” DeLauro said. The Democratic Senate blocked many House initiatives, including more than 40 attempts to repeal or amend the Affordable Care Act, from becoming law. But no more, as both chambers are in GOP control. Now President Obama will be the backstop, using his veto to keep some of the legislation Connecticut Democrats oppose from becoming law, DeLauro said. “We lost in midterms all

This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent, nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state.

to lose. The Democratic House incumbents to lose: Joe Diminico of Manchester, Tom Vicino of Clinton, Ted Moukawsher of Groton, Elissa Wright of Groton, Timothy Bowles of Preston, Brian Sear of Canterbury, Christopher Wright of Bristol, Paul

Davis of Orange and James Maroney of Milford. This story originally appeared at CTMirror.org, the website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent, nonprofit news organization covering government, politics and public policy in the state.

Flag-burning ceremony The Middlefield/Rockfall VFW has scheduled a flag burning ceremony for Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. Rain date is Dec. 6. Prior to the flag burning, residents of Middlefield may drop off used American flags that are no longer serviceable – being tattered, soiled or unsuitable for display – at the Middlefield Town Hall or the Middlefield Community Center. Collection boxes are available at these locations throughout the year. Family members should remove flags from the Main Street cemeteries by Nov. 26. After this date, flags will be removed by the VFW.

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Opinion New focus on women veterans A miracle cat My cat, Shamus, makes me believe in miracles. He’s a silver tabby who stole my heart – and kept it – six years ago, when he came to me as a wee one. He has overcome incredible odds, and I believe he came into my life to teach me about love and courage and strength. And miracles. My little guy drew the short straw, as he was born with serious heart and lung issues. He’s hovered between this world and the next more times than I care to remember. He’s been in the emergency animal hospital several times, enclosed in an oxygen tent and hooked up to IVs. Each time the vets there didn’t expect him to pull through. But they don’t know my Shamus. He’s got more pluck than anyone I know, human or not. He ob-

viously decided, those fateful nights, that he will leave when he’s good and ready, and not a moment sooner. And over the years, at home, too, we have gone through some really rough times together, him and me. A number of times it looked like he was down for the count, and I never left his side, and a prayer never left my lips. But then he rallies. Always. In addition to the regular visits to the vet, I also am using alternative healing methods with him, and the results are amazing. Although he will always require nearly constant vigilance, I am happy to report that right now he is doing great. If you were to come to my house and see him, you would think I had made

November puts the focus on veterans in numerous ways. It’s Veterans Awareness Month, Veterans Appreciation Month, Hire a Vet month, Veterans History Awareness Month and, of course, the month that honors veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. While women veterans are not specifically mentioned in those categories, there’s no doubt that veterans’ services and organizations are giving more recognition to the contributions — and specific concerns — of these veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs states the women veterans are the fastest growing group within the veterans’ population. Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs reports that nearly 20 percent of today’s active armed forces are women and that just in this state alone there are nearly 16,000 women veterans. The state VA also makes note it’s “proud our commissioner Dr. Linda S. Schwartz, Maj, USAF (retired) is a distinguished woman veteran.” Women in the military are

son specifically trained to address their questions at (855) 829-6636 (1-855-VAWOMAN) Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p,m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The call is free and confidential and also available to individuals calling on a woman veteran’s behalf. From April 2013 to April 2014 the Call Center received over 9,600 incoming calls and made over 93,000 outbound getting new and renewed in- calls. The WVCC receives, on terest in many forms – this in- average, 45 calls per day and cludes services and enhanced makes, on average, 500 calls recognition of the importance per day. Women veterans can acof providing support and services in a way that works best cess a wide range of programs for this segment of veterans. that address concerns about Outreach efforts and includ- health care or help them seing women in developing and cure housing, educational providing feedback on ser- loans and grants, or get help with other issues they envices are part of the plan. According to the VA, counter related to their milwomen veterans under utilize itary service. The Veterans AdministraVA care, largely due to a lack of knowledge about VA bene- tion also is publicizing 20 fits and available services and years of service at its Center for Women Veterans, a protheir eligibility for them. In response to that concern, gram that monitors and coorthe VA has created a woman dinates programs specifically veterans call center. Women veterans can talk to a perSee Veterans / Page 9

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son is behind us. Also I invite you to join me in moving forward in addressing issues critical to Durham, the state of Connecticut and, most importantly, to each of you and your families. These are serious times and it’s time that we work together to build a better future. I have invited Senator-elect Ted Kennedy to join me in working to make our community and our state stronger and a better place to work and live. I look forward to continuing to be a voice for Durham with State Senator Len Fasano and Representative Vin Candelora. I promise to work hard for you every day and to keep you informed about what is truly going on in Hartford. I will continue to represent and work with all of you. My resolve to always put the needs of Durham and Madison before anything else has only been strengthened while serving as your state representative. Wishing you all happy and healthy holidays ahead. Noreen Kokoruda State Representative 101st

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for women veterans. In addition, Women Veterans Health Care has developed an outreach toolkit to raise awareness of women veterans’ health care needs and the care VA provides to this rapidly growing veteran group. Interested veterans can access the Women’s Health Outreach Toolkit (on the VA website) to find brochures, fact sheets, FAQs, health campaign materials, videos for download, and more. The veterans administration also supports conferences and events focused on women veterans issues and provides training opportunities for health care profes-

sionals to learn more about the needs of women veterans. The Veterans Administration recently has targeted issues regarding what is known as Military Sexual Trauma or MST. Representatives at VA’s Health Resource Center (a national screening program, in which every veteran seen for health care) ask every veteran whether he or she experienced MST. Either sex can experience MST and the VA reports that national data from this program reveals that about one in four women and one in 100 men respond “yes,” that they experienced MST. (The VA points out that although rates of MST are higher among women, because there are so many more men than women

in the military, there are significant numbers of both sexes who have experienced MST.) The VA has this message for women veterans: “Calling all women who served in the United States Military. Do you know your veteran status? Do you have a veteran ID card? Do you receive any benefits from the VA, like the GI Bill? Do you receive health care benefits from VA? If you do not know the answers to these questions the Department of Veterans Affairs established a call center just for you.” — Information, including photo, compiled from the U.S. department of Veterans Affairs and the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

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this whole thing up. He runs through the house, and is fully engaged with life, and acts like he is the healthiest kitty in the world. So here’s just some of what Shamus has brought into my life. With all he’s been through, he is still nothing but pure love and gentleness. It just pours out of him, and people who meet him fall under his spell. His physical heart may have come into this world a bit battered, but his spiritual heart, the one where the love is, is absolutely grand. He’s taught me the importance of never giving up. That strong spirit of his just keeps hurdling over every obstacle. And he’s shown me that even when it looks like the chips are down, they just might not be. Hang in there. There are miracles. There’s

magic. And he’s taught me – and this is a big one for me – to live in the moment and take every day as it comes. I’ve had to live with uncertainty – I think we all do in one way or another – and I’ve had to make friends with it. With Shamus, I don’t let my mind wander too far ahead. I just enjoy every minute I have with him. I often think he must love life so, to refuse to leave it when everything is pointing to the exit ramp. We should all love life like that. Shamus picked me out that day six years ago, when I went to the animal rescue, and I’ll be forever grateful for that. He must have known we had quite the journey ahead of us, and that I had some important lessons to learn, and that he was the one for the job. He was right.

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Thankfully, Whitney Pond cleanup has stuck By Marilyn Horn

There was a huge amount of debris near the pond – remOn a Saturday morning in nants of camp fires, bottles and early September, a crew of cans, broken glass, and lots of seven adults from the Mid- rusty nails in the ground – even dlesex Land Trust and four pallets of wood that had been students from Wesleyan Uni- drug in to the area for illicit versity met at the end of campfires, plus a dart board Cream Pot Road in Durham to affixed to one of the trees. With so many hands workclean up the area around Whiting, the area began to show ney Pond.

Volunteers from the Middlesex Land Trust and Wesleyan University cleaned up the area around Whitney Pond in September, and the spot has remained in good shape.

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ies of Guilford, Madison and Durham meet. The weather was sunny and warm, and we all appreciated the lovely views visible from the trail along the ledges. I’m happy to report that this area has remained fairly trash free since our cleanup. I did remove a fair amount of tossed bottles, cans, and trash a few weeks ago, and a small amount of trash last week, but nothing like the mess that had been accumulating over the past few months. I hiked to this area recently (two months after the cleanup) and there was nothing to mar the serenity of the area. Hopefully those who were littering and also engaging in other hazardous behaviors have learned how to share this area with all of us who are drawn to the beauty of this small jewel in my hometown. I encourage you to take an autumn hike up to the pond, or, if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, to enjoy the great vistas offered by the Mica Ledges.

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Calendar Adoption event - Cat Tales has scheduled an adoption event for Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petco, 760 Queen St., Southington. For more information, call (860) 344-9043 or info@catTalesCT.org. Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele is scheduled to meet Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middlefield Community center, 405 Main St. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Cindy at (860) 349-5656 or lucyr1953@ icloud.com. Pasta supper - A pasta supper and trivia night fundraiser to benefit HELO Haiti, Inc., an orphanage near Les Cayes, Haiti, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m., at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. A fee is charged. Contact Elisabeth Kennedy at elisabeth@helohaiti.org or Cloe Poisson at cepoisson@ aol.com. Holiday bazaar - Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Road, Cromwell, has scheduled its holiday bazaar for Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holiday gifts, Granny’s Attic, bake sale and more. For more information, call (860) 678-4300. Night of Comedy Durham Lions has scheduled a Night of Comedy for Saturday, Nov. 15. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. at the New Haven Racoon Club, 853 New Haven Road. A fee is charged for a buffet dinner (BYOB) and show. Call (860) 349-0755. Investment seminar - A free financial investment seminar is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m., at Executive Suites, 6 Way Road, Middlefield. For more information and reserve a seat, call (860) 349-7074. Christmas fair - Grace Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Road, Middletown, has scheduled a Christmas craft fair and bake sale for Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Christmas fair - Grace Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Road, Middletown, has scheduled a Christmas craft fair and bake sale for Sunday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Women’s hike - Join Women of the Woods for a two- to 3-mile hike at a nice preserve in eastern Wallingford. There are a few short steep spots both up and down, but nothing sustained. Beginning at 1 p.m., the hike should conclude between 3 and 3:30 p.m. For additional information, visit www.womenofthewoods.org. For directions where to meet or questions contact Lucy at lucy@womenofthewoods.org, (860) 395-7771.

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ter Lane, Higganum, has scheduled a County Christmas Fair for Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. The event features antiques, knitters nook, doll clothes, wreathes, trees and Santa’s Gift Shop. Lunch items and a bake sale will be offered. An auction is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Santa plans to arrive at noon. Call Bill Fitzpatrick at (860) 345-4910.

Tuesday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving service An ecumenical Thanksgiving service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., at The Middlefield Federated Church. The Rev. Diana M. Rogers, from the Church of the Epiphany, is scheduled to preach. All are welcome.

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Durham (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Nov. 17 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inlands/Wetlands, library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees, library, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees, library, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 DMIAAB, library, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 Public Safety Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Ethic’s Commission, library, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Senior Citizen Board, Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 Public hearing, Durham Library, 7 p.m.

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United Churches of Durham names interim leader The United Churches of Durham voted to call the Rev. Stephen Washburn as their Interim Senior Pastor recently, to begin in November. Over the next two years, he will help the congregation to learn from its past and prepare to call their next long term clergy. Pastor Washburn comes to the United Churches of Durham through the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ. He has previously done an interim ministry in a congregation with both UCC and United Methodist affiliations like the United Churches of Durham. Pastor Washburn was ordained in 1982. He trained for Intentional Interim Ministry with the ecumenical Interim Ministry Network in 200001. He has helped nine other congregations through times of transition in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In 2013, the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ chose Pas-

tor Washburn to facilitate one of their Clergy Communities of Practice for Interim Pastors. CCOP purposes include continued learning, mutual support and upholding clergy ethics. He continues to lead this group once a month in MA. Before specializing in transitional ministry, he pastored local churches in Illinois and Massachusetts. Once a month he takes part in a Family Systems Pastors’ Learning Group through the New Hampshire Conference of the UCC. Interim Pastor Washburn graduated from Union Theological Seminary in New York City with an emphasis on the Bible and Church History. Earlier he had received an A.B. in History from Haverford College, Penn. and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Wesleyan University in nearby Middletown. For seven years he taught Social Studies at public and independent schools in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York City before preparing to

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(especially railroads). For two summers while in graduate school, he volunteered on, then led summer service projects staffed by international volunteers with low-income children in Glasgow, Scotland. Pastor Washburn was raised in Sharon, Mass., a suburb of Boston. For 36 years he has been married to the Rev. Dianne Arakawa. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, she, too, is an Intentional Interim Pastor in the U.C.C. Formerly, she chaired the Transitional Ministry Committee of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. Currently, she serves as the Transitional Senior Pastor at the First Church of Christ in Simsbury. Rev. Arakawa and Pastor Washburn are blessed with a son, who is in college. Pastor Washburn’s typical work weeks will include office hours, 10:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. His time off will usually be Fridays and Saturdays. When asked why he chose to specialize in Intentional Interim Ministry, Pastor Washburn commented, “During Interim Ministries church people face the absence of a

long term church leader and an unknown future. Intentional Interim Pastors invite people to deepen their dependence upon God as their guide in the face of change. It is a privilege to serve as spiritual coach, nurturing people’s faith and strengthening Christ’s ministries during transition.” As an Intentional Interim Pastor, Rev. Washburn agrees not to be a candidate for the long term ministry in Durham so that he can focus fully on their transition. He is honored to join Jesus’ ministry of care, healing and hope with the United Churches. He is grateful for the warm welcome which neighbors in the wider community have been extending to him. – Submitted by The United Churches of Durham

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St. James Church has scheduled its annual Christmas fair and turkey dinner for Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair includes a silent auction, teacup raffle, crafts, baked goods, candy, jewelry, book sale and more. Dinner is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fee is charged. Some proceeds benefit the Haddam Food and Fuel Bank. St. James Church has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Items include collectibles, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and more. The Cafe will offer breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and beverages Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit a health clinic in Bawa, Cameroon, Africa.

Thanksgiving service

An ecumenical Thanksgiving service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., at The Middlefield Federated Church. The Rev. Diana M. Rogers, from the Church of the Epiphany, is scheduled to preach. All are welcome.

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Health Smokeout commences Nov. 20 smokers not to smoke around you, and clean your house and car thoroughly to remove the smell of cigarettes. 5) Avoid places where smokers gather. Go to the movies or other places where smoking is not allowed. 6) Stay calm and stay busy. You may feel some nervous energy but it can be countered by physical and mental activities. Take long strolls and deep breaths of fresh air, and find things to keep your hands busy, like crossword puzzles or yard work. 7) Talk to your doctor. Before you begin any plan for quitting smoking you should check with your doctor to see what might be the best approach for you. Quitting smoking is personal and there

isn’t one perfect method. 8) When the urge to smoke strikes, do something else. If you feel a craving for a cigarette coming on, take a deep breath, count to 10 and then do something else. Call a supportive friend. Do brief exercises such as push-ups, walking up a flight of stairs, or touching your toes. Anything that will take your mind

don’t punish yourself. Just try again. The key is to stick with it. You can quit. The American Cancer Society can help. Contact your American Cancer Society 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. The American Cancer Society created the trademarked concept for and held its first Great American Smokeout in 1976 as a way to inspire and encourage smokers to quit for a day. One million people quit smoking for a day at the 1976 event in California. The Great American Smokeout encourages smokers to commit to making a long-term plan to quit smoking for good.

off your cravings. 9) One will hurt. Many people fall into the trap of thinking that if they only have one cigarette it’s okay. But even that one smoke can get you back in the habit of smoking full time. Keep a supply of oral substitutes like carrots, apples, raisins, or gum handy. 10) Drink lots of fluids to help curb cravings. Water is the best for this, and you’ll want to pass up on coffee and alcohol if they trigger your desire to smoke. It’s not easy to quit smoking. Studies have indicated that cigarettes are more addictive than heroin, and the first 3 weeks after you quit are said to be the hardest. If you stumble along the way to giving up smoking,

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The state Department of Public Health reports that 17.1 percent of the adult population of Connecticut use tobacco. That’s 470,000 users and, just in this state, approximately 4,700 adults will die each year from smoking related causes, according to DPH data. This computes to about 13 deaths each day. Of those smokers, almost 19 percent are over the age of 45. Smokers over 65 years of age represent 7.4 percent of smokers in the state. The annual Great American Smokeout kicks off Nov. 20. It’s a day smokers can put on their calendars and know that they will have company on their quest to quit. The American Cancer Society office, in Rocky Hill, offers 10 Tips to Quit for the upcoming smokeout. The ACS promotion urges smokers to celebrate more birthdays and quit smoking during this year’s Great American Smokeout. If you or someone you love is looking to “kick the habit” this year, here are some helpful tips on how to break free from a smoking addiction. 1) Don’t keep it a secret. Include your friends and family in your quitting process; they can offer support. 2) You’re not alone. More and more people are trying to break free from cigarettes and there are lots of support options available. Many communities, employers, and health care organizations have free or low-cost counseling and support available to help you quit. 3) Consider using medication to help you quit. There are prescriptions and overthe-counter medications that can help you deal with withdrawal symptoms or even help to reduce the urge to smoke. You’ll want to talk to your doctor first. 4) Dump the memories. Clear the places where you usually smoke of anything that reminds you of cigarettes – like lighters, ashtrays, or matches. Also ask other

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DEVILS BOUNCE BACK, WIN BIG

Durham to host mass casualty exercise

The Coginchaug Blue Devils got back on track with a 42-8 win Nov. 7 against the Coventry Patriots. The victory snaps a twogame losing streak and improves the Devils’ record to 7-2. Up next for the gridiron gang will be Senior Day this Saturday, Nov. 15 against Nonnewaug. The Blue Devils will honor the team’s 15 seniors and two outgoing cheerleaders. Coginchaug will honor two veterans during the coin toss. The festivities are set to begin at 12:30 p.m.

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On Saturday, Nov. 15, emergency management officials from various departments will conduct a mass casualty exercise using the Durham Fairgrounds as the location for the imagined disaster. According to a press release from the town of Durham, “The scenario being exercised is an explosion and fire that causes a mass casualty incident on the Fairgrounds.” Agencies taking part in the regional exercise include the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Durham Fire Department, EMS, Connecticut State Police, Middlesex Hospital, Durham Emergency Management, Durham Animal Response Team, and Durham town and fair officials. The exercise, not open to the public, will be confined to a table top at the Durham Fire Headquarters from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. According to Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, part two of the exercise will be an onsite simulation in the spring of 2015 at the Durham Fairgrounds. The exercise was designed by the Holdsworth Group of Cromwell and funded by the Department of Homeland Security. “The objectives to be exercised during this event include the testing of a multi-agency response to this incident,” reads the press release.

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SEASON OF GIVING

Volunteering

The Church of the Holy Trinity has scheduled its annual holiday fair for Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 381 Main St., Middletown. The fair will be held on the first and second floors of the Parish Hall and the Church, with elevator access to the second floor. For more information, call Taylor Duckworth at (860) 342-3800, or the Holy Trinity office at (860) 347-2591, or email office@holytrinityct.org.

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Durham Interchurch Assistance has scheduled its annual Thanksgiving Holiday Basket Program for families and individuals. Stresses from financial difficulties, unemployment, medical problems, and other personal or family issues often create unanticipated hardships. Families or individuals having difficulties are encouraged to call Durham Human Services at (860) 349-3153 to apply for a Thanksgiving Basket. Families and organizations can sponsor an individual or family. Donors can provide food gift cards in gift amounts of their choice to Human Services, Thanksgiving Program, Town Hall, P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422. Gift cards must be received by Nov. 18. Donations of turkeys will be accepted on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 9 to 10 a.m., at Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Volunteers are needed, from 9 a.m. to noon, to help coordinate distribution. For more information or to volunteer, call Amanda at (860) 349-3153.

Patty Minor and her daughter, Tori, of Durham, dropped off a carload of donations they collected for the Town of Durham social services’ Thanksgiving baskets. Tori was excited to show off all that was collected for those in need.

Senior Services for Durham and Middlef ield and St. Luke’s Community Services of Middletown are partnering in recruiting volunteers who would like to help local elderly individuals remain at home and maintain a good quality of life by providing visitation, grocery shopping or transportation to out-of-town medical appointments. Volunteers can choose to help one or more individuals for just a few hours a month, as there is no minimum time requirement. To register, call Cassandra Aronson at (860) 999-1683 or cassandra@stlukeshome.org.

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Wreaths Across America

MUCH-LOVED PETS NEED NEW HOME

A local family is looking for good homes for three pets. The pet owners have a child with severe asthma. Ruby is a petite 11-year-old female black and white Tuxedo cat who needs to be able to go outside. She is great with dogs, cats, and gentle children. Oliver is a 14.5-year-old charcoal gray, male cat in good health. Great companion as only pet. He is much loved,

and needs gentle, loving home. Monty is a 9-year-old, male West Highland White Terrier who loves people, other dogs, and daily walks. In homes with other dogs, he needs to be the dominant dog. Older children, no cats. For more information, contact Carolyn Salzano: salzano. carolyn@yahoo.com; (860) 560-3349; (203) 641-7935.

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Volunteers plan to gather to honor our veterans by laying donated wreaths on the graves of veterans in the Middletown Veterans’ Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, and the Veterans’ Cemetery in Rocky Hill on Saturday, Dec. 13, at noon. Th e ce re m o ny i s planned simultaneously with the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and ceremonies in State Veterans’ Cemeteries, Veterans’ Monuments, and local cemeteries. All are welcome. Help is needed to honor the veterans by donating wreaths. Co n t r i b ut i o n s fo r wreaths to be placed on gravestones at the CT State Veterans Cemeteries can be made online at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Enter “CTDAR006” as the sponsoring group code (for an extra donated wreath with every two purchases) and the code of the cemetery of your choosing: State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown (CTMVCM) or Col. Raymond Gates Memorial Cemetery in Rocky Hill (CTCRGR). Citizens may sponsor a wreath in honor of someone at www. wreathsacrossamerica. org. Veterans will receive a message from Wreaths Across America that a wreath has been sponsored in their honor.

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Men’s league basketball

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Durham Men’s League Basketball is accepting registration. Team rosters and team registration fee must be handed into Town Hall by Dec. 12. The league is open to men 18 and older that are residents of Durham or Middlefield, team may have three out-of-town members if needed. Games are held either Tuesday or Thursday evenings each week at Strong School gym and are scheduled Jan. 6 through early April. Register as an individual or as a team of 8-14 players. A fee is charged. For more information and registration, call (860) 343-6720.

NHS Leaf Clean Up The National Honor Society of Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a leaf removal fundraiser. A team of three or four honor society students will be sent to help residents clean up leaves. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Veteran’s Home in Rocky Hill as part of the a statewide NHS initiative. For more information and to schedule a team, call Coginchaug High School at (860) 349-7215 or email ajacques-purdy@rsd13.org.

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The towns of Middlefield and Durham are sponsoring a Medicare Open Enrollment Session for Thursday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center. This is an opportunity to have your Medicare coverage options for the upcoming year reviewed by staff from Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging. Medicare and supplemental plans as well as Part D options are reviewed in an unbiased session, and hope to provide a better understanding of how coverage works. Each session is approximately one hour; all information shared is confidential. Space is limited. Appointments are required. This is open to residents of Middlefield and Durham only. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Middlefield Senior

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Library Programs

Levi E. Coe Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Fridays.

Programs

Friday, Nov. 28 - First Night. Levi E. Coe is scheduled to participate in Middlefield second annual First Night. Storytime and craft, then attend the tree lighting. Drop-in. Saturday, Nov. 29 - Snow-

flake ornaments, 11 a.m. Make an ornament. Registration is required. Winter Celebration Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:50 to 7 p.m. Books are on display and available to purchase for the children’s room collection at Levi E. Coe Library. Librarians choose a selection of books. Patrons browse the books to determine which they would like to donate. They purchase the donations, take them home and wrap them. Books are returned to the

library on Thursday, Dec. 4 during the Winter Celebration program and presented to Santa Claus as a gift to the library. A bookplate is placed inside each donated book in appreciation of the purchase. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call (860) 349-3857.

Zinio - The Levi E. Coe Library subscribes to Zinio. Patrons may access over a dozen different magazines online.

Weekly drop-in programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Visit www. durhamlibrary.org/kids/ programs for a scheduled of events. Kids’ Bake-off (age groups 7 to 10 and 11 to 14). Saturday, Nov. 15. Drop off dessert items between 10 to 10:30 a.m. Library hours: Monday Come back at noon samples through Thursday, 10 a.m. to and to hear winners. Passes, Zinio LEGO Club (6 to 12 yeas). 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:30 to Levi E. Coe Library has 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Drop in. museum passes. Multiple Programs for Saturday Science Club (8 to state parks and forests are Children 11 years). Saturday, Nov. 22, 2 available. p.m. Registration is required.

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Customers find tough conversion to Frontier By Mary Ellen Godin Special to Town Times

MERIDEN — Shannon Ducas of Meriden lost her Internet service recently and tried contacting Frontier Communications’ customer service department for several hours. After finally getting a representative, she was asked for a phone number three times before being told she didn’t have an account. Customer service then hung up on her, Ducas said. Service was restored in a few days. “I’m trying to give Frontier the benefit of the doubt,” she said. “But they hung up on me.” Ducas is among thousands of customers statewide who lost Internet, some cable channels or on-demand capability and phone service when AT&T turned its service contracts over to Frontier Communications Corp. The conversion of AT&T’s wireline, broadband and video operations into Frontier’s systems that began Nov. 1 has been a bumpy ride for thousands of customers and Frontier. “There are people working around the clock,” said William Henderson, president of

the Communications Workers of America Local 1298. “They brought in 200 people out of state to make sure these problems get taken care of. We met with Frontier yesterday to hire 25 more people.” Sta m fo rd - ba s e d Fro n tier bought AT&T’s wireline business, statewide fiber network and U-verse operations in Connecticut for $2 billion. Frontier also services AT&T’s Dish satellite TV customers. AT&T customers in Connecticut are now Frontier customers, and about 2,500 employees are Frontier employees. The union has cheered the deal after years of AT&T layoffs of union workers in its landline and repair divisions. Frontier will maintain five offices in the state and has promised to add 300 jobs in Connecticut alone, stopping the slow dismantling of the union workforce in the state. Henderson blamed some of the switchover problems on AT&T, which he said provided faulty information to Frontier during the transition. “The problem is not Frontier’s alone,” Henderson said. “AT&T could have been more helpful to the resolution to

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these problems. They have to share the blame.” AT&T cut its service and repair division Nov. 1, despite having 44 scheduled service calls, Henderson said. And critics have said the state Public Utility Regulatory Agency should have ensured AT&T was part of the transition when it approved the sale. Henderson also points to the fact that nobody lost 911 or phone service and large numbers of customers who have reported no problems and a seamless transition in places like Meriden and Berlin. “This is a monumental task before them,” Henderson said. AT&T spokeswoman Kate

Seeking feline foster care volunteers Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue, is seeking foster care volunteers to provide temporary housing for cats and kittens. Volunteers will prepare the cats for adoption and prevent overcrowding in the shelter. Cat Tales will provide food, supplies, and medications, and all vet care. Volunteers will be responsible for daily feeding, play and attention, administering medications, following special dietary plans, handling the cat into and out of a carrier, and transporting cats to veterinary appointments. Cat Tales is also in need of feral housing for managed feral colonies. Anyone willing to donate or construct feral housing should contact Cat Tales. For more information: (860) 344-9043 or info@CatTalesCT.org.

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MacKinnon said the telecommunications giant is actively involved in the transition. “We worked closely with Frontier for months to prepare for this transition and have been working with them nonstop since the cutover began, but we realize some customers may have concerns,” MacKinnon said in an e-mail statement. “We know Frontier will work very hard to make things right, and we’ll do everything we can to support them.” Ken Arndt, Frontier Communications’ east region president, issued this statement Nov. 4: “This weekend Frontier converted approximately 415,000

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data, 875,000 voice, and 215,000 video connections in Connecticut. Given the magnitude of this conversion, we are very pleased that the overwhelming majority of customers experienced a seamless transition from AT&T’s service to Frontier’s. That said, even one customer with a service problem is one too many, and we are aware of some targeted issues. We know that it’s frustrating for those customers who are experiencing service issues, and we apologize. We want you to know that we’re working quickly to resolve them.” Frontier has also set up a Facebook page to keep Connecticut subscribers informed on service issues. Subscribers are free to instant message customer service representatives with their questions. Mary J. Heslin said her Internet service went out Monday evening and didn’t return until Tuesday morning. “It’s fine now, but I’m leery,” Heslin said.

Nutcracker The Ballet Theatre Company has scheduled its 13th production of The Nutcracker. More than 60 local dancers will be performing with professional ballet dancers from New York City. The Nutcracker is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 and 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. at the Carol Autorino Center for the Arts and Humanities on the University of Saint Joseph Campus, 1678 Asylum Ave. West Hartford. Snow date is Monday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. U.S.M.C. Marine Corps Toys for Tots will have collection boxes at all performances. For more information and tickets, call (860) 570-0440 or visit www. dancebtc.org.

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FOUND - Pomeranian, small, blond, female with collar and blue dog bone shaped tag. Found in backyard on east side of Meriden, over a year ago. Unfriendly toward humans. Please call 203599-8665.

Automobiles

1780-02

Lost and Found

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2038-08

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CHEVROLET 1985 IROC Z- T-tops, needs restoration, 355 motor, 700 R-4 transmission. $2,300 negotiable. 203-294-0526. Needs to be flat bedded. Wallingford

End of the Year Clearance Sale All Vehicles Are Safety Checked and Ready for Safe Driving 94 Ford Taurus Station Wagon $995 97 Chevy Cavalier $995 02 Windstar Van $995 97 Oldsmobile Aurora $995 96 Dodge Stratus $1597 99 Chrysler Sebring Convertible $3400 00 Ford Taurus Sedan $2800 01 Nissan Quest Van $1995 GT Tire 155 Colony Street Meriden, CT 06451 (203)235-8606 M-F 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

2003 JEEP LIBERTY

2012 GMC ACADIA

$7,988

$25,988

154,600 milesStock #: 4081B

CHEVROLET SINCE 1927

2013 CHEVY 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX 2500 CARGO VAN

$22,988

33,792 miles Stock #: 1709

(203) 265-0991

CHEVROLET SINCE 1927

$21,988

35,110 milesStock #: 1670

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21,244 milesStock #: 1644

CHEVROLET SINCE 1927

(203) 265-0991

2012 NISSAN 2009 HYUNDAI 2010 HYUNDAI FE LTD AWD SANTA FE SE AWD ROGUE AWD SL SANTA Stock #: 14-841A.

Classic & Antiques CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972, any condition, 1-800-850-3656 vinceconncorvette.com

Stock #: P4507

Mileage 59K

203-235-1669

Automobiles

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19,187 milesStock #: 1652

8,850

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15,289 milesStock #: 1654

(203) 269-1106

(203) 265-0991

CHEVROLET SINCE 1927

(203) 265-0991

1991-03

SINCE 1927

1991-02

CHEVROLET

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STK#15075A

1780-01

4WD- 58K MILES- STOCK 6041A

8,750

2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER

2004 Ford 2005 Pontiac Freestar Sunfire Base 2010 RAV4 2014 CHEVY 2014 CHEVY CAPTIVA 1LT CAPTIVA LTZ LTD SES- 4dr Minivan 2dr Coupe $19,995 $16,988 $19,988

$3,488 $3,488

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ONLY $15,490

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2005 HONDA ELEMENT EX

1858-04

1780-03

$19,995

(203) 269-1106

SINCE 1927

(203) 265-0991

1858-03

CASH PAID - For any Toyota any cond. Will take other makes & models. I am not buying for scrap so I can pay more in most cases. 203-600-4431.

8’6" Zodiac inflatable Dingy. Good conditon. $350 and 10’ Duranautic aluminum Jonboat. Good condi- NAV, ROOF, LOW MILE- STOCK# 6054 tion. $300. Call (203) 634-3481.

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CHEVROLET

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Boats and Motors

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2038-10

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Trucks & Vans

1991-01

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SUVs

1991-04

$3,288

SUVs

1991-01

2002 Saturn L-Series

SUVs

1991-09

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2038-05

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The Record-Journal Publishing Company is looking for salesminded customer service reps (CSRs) to support our advertising team. CSRs gather, order and traffic print and digital campaigns, managing a workflow that includes advertisers, multimedia sales executives and designers. The successful candidate must be organized, confident, able to balance competing priorities, and comfortable working directly with advertisers. Strong computer skills, experience with webbased software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Experience with digital advertising products and platforms strongly preferred. High school diploma required, college degree preferred. To apply for this full-time position, email your resume and cover letter to cvoelkening@ record-journal.com A Spiritual and Religious store in Southington has a vacancy for a seasonal part time retail associate. The prefered applicant will have retail experience, have knowledge of POS and be able to multi task when required. Please email resume to mkelly@patr ickbaker.com, or fax to 860-276-9438 Mechanic Full time position available for a qualified mechanic to do part time mechanic work as well as other related cemetery work. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and experience in troubleshooting and repairing gasoline, diesel and hydraulic equipment. Welding experience and ability to operate equipment a plus. Must furnish own tools necessary to perform the job. Excellent pay and benefits. Apply in person at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 250 Gypsy Lane, Meriden or send resume and cover letter to cca @ccacem.org. Snow Shovelers Needed Wallingford Company is looking for shovelers, snowblowers, & walk behind brush machinists. Must be in good physical health. Call Don 203-264-5440

Help Wanted PLUMBER-HEATING P&S Lic. Mechanics and apprentices. 203-8775155 x 202. EOE P/T Pharmacy positions. Days, nights, & weekends a must. Apply @ Hancock Pharmacy, 840 E. Main St, Meriden. (203)235-6323 Machine Operator 2nd & 3rd shift. FT w/ benefits. Apply in person: Accel 508 N. Colony St. Meriden

CONSTRUCTION HELP WANTED: Concrete & Masonry Repair Company has openings for Experienced & Entry Level positions for all trades. Must have Valid Driver’s License & own transportation. Competitive pay & benefit package. Call 203-269-7552 M-F 9AM-4PM

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Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is a leading manufacturer of conduit and cable fittings. Currently we seek the following: PROGRESSIVE TOOL & DIE MAKER (2nd Shift) Reqs: (5) – (10) years’ of exp; must be able to construct or make major alterations or repairs to progressive stamping dies; and knowledge of CNC, CAD, Wire & Sinker EDM a plus.

Medical Help Wanted Medical Assistant Full Time. Meriden/ Wallingford area. Busy OBGYN office. Fax resume to 203-284-4981

www.Myrecordjournal.com CLINICAL JOB FAIR Apple Rehab Coccomo & Westfield Care & Rehab Center at 33 Cone Ave., Meriden, CT 06450 (203.238.1606) hosting a JOB FAIR! On Friday, November 14th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Nurses & CNA opportunities: INTERVIEW & TOUR, RECEIVE AN “APPLE PIE TO GO”, SAME DAY JOB OFFERS, FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES FOR F/T & P/T POSITIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS, PAID INSERVICES, PAID CNA TRAINING CLASSES OFFERED AND REFRESHMENTS RAFFLES: NEWPORT, RI OVERNIGHT GET-AWAY FOR TWO! $50 GAS CARD! Drop by to meet our Apple family November 14th. www.apple-rehab.com EOE

Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

Miscellaneous For Sale COMMERCIAL AWNINGS FOR SALE! Best offer! 17 ft long x 45 inches wide. Call Jack 203-269-9565

Men’s black leather jacket, L, $20.00; Women’s black leather jacket, L, $20.00 good condition. Call (203) 634-7709. THIRTY GALLON AQUARIUM w/ stand, hood, compact, fluorescent lighting, Magnum 350 filter, heater & more. $225. 20 gal w/ hood, fluorescent lighting, under gravel filter, 2 power heads, whisper 2C filter. $100. 203-238-3691

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Single item to an esamenities including flat CHESIRE- Avail. immed. duplex, Franklin St. tate. 203-235-8431 . screen televisions. Updated 3BR, 2 1/2 (203) 634-6550 Including heated pool, BA, great location, S/S hot tub, tennis courts, appls, HW, fireplace, recreation room, pool MERIDEN- Crown Vlg 2 MUSIC MAX CITY garage, finished bsmt, BR, renovated. H/HW table & more. Local 18 So. Orchard St., oil heat, c/AIR. Walk incl. On site laundry. golf courses. Come Wallingford. Over 40 to elementary/middle Pool access. $995/ mo enjoy the warm breeze guitars in stock, variety schools. $2,100/mo. + + sec. Avail immed. L & romantic sunsets as of amps. We buy & 1st/last mo. & sec. & E Prop Mgmt you relax on the clean, sell, same day pay. 203-379-6418. 203-886-8808 sandy white beach. Visit us! 203-517-0561. Call Barbara Raffile at MERIDEN4 BR, 2 BA, 1-203-514-5130 (CT) MERIDEN- Lrg 2 BR, 1st WANTED - Antiques, Avail 12/1.Section 8 flr, handicapped tub, for more information. costume jewelry, old approved. Willow St. sec 8 approv. No pets toys, military & any$1,400 + sec & utils. /smkg. $750/mo + 1 thing old. Open 6 days. MER Clean Safe Rms. Bob 203-605-8553 mo. sec.860-305-1642 Inclds. H, HW, Elec, Kit 18 S. Orchard St. Priv. E side. off-st Wallingford CT Stop by MERIDEN- 4 BR w/ park. $130/wk.+ sec. MERIDEN- Lrg modern or call: 203-284-3786. master BR, 2 BA, new3 BR, quiet area, Off 12-8pm 203-630-3823 ly remodeled, finished st. prkg. W/D hookups. www.Meridenrooms.c Wood / Fuel bsmt, off st. prkg, no $1,050/mo. + sec. om pets. Avail now. $1,400 & Heating Equip 203-886-9902 /mo. (203) 500-9080 or MER. Furn. Apts. East (203) 340-3413. Meriden Wallingford Tree Length Side Incl Heat, HW, Line, Large 2 BR ModElec., 1 BR, $195/wk; Firewood Studio, $715 mo. + ern Condos. Laundry. No Pets. $900 + Utils. sec. 203-630-3823 Call for Details 203-245-9493. 12pm-8pm www.merid enrooms.com 203-238-2149 MERIDEN W. Side 1, 2, 3, & 4 BR Starting at MERIDEN - 100 Pad$595. No Dogs. Pets For Sale dock Ave., 5 large Clean/quiet/ Sec 8 Aprms., 2 BR, $1200 mo., proved. 203-537-6137. 1 mo. rent + sec., AKC Yellow Lab Puppies avail. immed. 203-269- MER.- West side 1 BR, MERIDEN- New updatRaised w/ children. 4156 or 203-430-1623. 2nd flr, inclds H, HW, Wormed. Light & dark ed dup. 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D, & elec. Oak flrs, colors avail. $800 utils, heat, gas incld MERIDEN- 1 & 2 BRs $1062/mo + sec. Call each. Ready Dec. 6th $995/mnth. No pets or starting $750. H/HW 12p-8p 203-634-1195 (203)631-9386 or laundry. Call Chris incld. Off st prkg. Avail (203)443-3432. 203-238-9411 or immed. 203-886-7016. SOUTHINGTON- 2 fami203-551-4068. ly house. Near 691, 1st MERIDEN- 16 Platt Ave. flr, prkg, H & HW incld. 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Expandable Cape on a beautiful acre lot with stream! Featuring a brand new updated kitchen,, open floor plan, walk out lower level and enclosed rear porch overlooking private yard. Only $209,900.

Durham Apt - 1 bedroom rental w/ fireplace, garage and private deck. Includes heat and electric. Pet’s considered. $1200 month Middlefield Apt - 1 bedroom studio with private deck. $750 month includes heat & electric. Pets considered.

Berardino Realtors (860) 349-0344

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