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Friday, October 23, 2015

Korn School to close in June 2016 By Mark Dionne

surprise to the more than 30 members of the public and local officials in the audience or A process to reconfigure to longtime observers of the the District 13 schools that board. The Utilization Commitbegan in 2011 with a demographic study took its most tee, with four members of the dramatic step on Oct. 14 as BOE, including Chair Kerrie the full Board of Education Flanagan, had unanimously voted unanimously to close passed a report with the Korn Korn Elementary School af- recommendation to the full board. In previous meetings, ter the current school year. The vote to close was not a multiple BOE members apTown Times

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peared supportive of the idea. At a public “Information Session” on Oct. 6, Utilization Committee members and Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi took turns presenting data that they said made the educational and economic case for closing Korn. Speaking before the vote, Flanagan summarized, “I have complete confidence

that this is the right thing to do. This is the right time to do it.” The vote was held at the end of a regular BOE meeting. The BOE anticipated the audience the vote would bring and held the meeting in Lyman’s combined cafeteria-gym instead of its regular Lyman location, the smaller music room. The vote was discussed for

about 20 minutes at the meeting itself. Most of the board members acknowledged that questions raised by parents about the next school year remained but also expressed confidence in the team of administrators to answer them. Member Raffaela Fronc proposed to vote to close Korn but move the closing See Korn / Page 2

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The Durham and Middlefield Youth and Family Services held a “Chair-ity Auction” on Oct. 16 to benefit DMYFS and Coginchaug Regional High School’s Art Club. Thirty-five chairs painted and creatively decorated by local artists were auctioned off at the event. The display far surpassed DMYFS Director Betsy Dean’s original goal for the event of 25 chairs. Dean said that some chairs were still arriving on the day of the event, with almost-dry paint. About half of the artists were CRHS students and DMYFS Director Betsy Dean said that was part of the point of the event. “It’s a chance for these really talented kids to do something for the community. If we could look to our kids for more of those opportunities I think we would be surprised at the talent and energy they See Chairs / Page 13

Workers at the Durham Public Library on Oct. 8 replace part of the building’s roof to keep up with its regular maintenance. According to Library Director Trish Connolly, the work was projected to last about one week and not disrupt library hours. Connolly said, “the constant pounding from dawn to dusk is seen as a ‘great rhythm’ to some, and ‘relentless’ to others.” | Mark Dionne / Town Times


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The festivities of the 150th anniversary of Middlefield are scheduled to run through June of 2016. Residents, non-profits, civic groups and businesses are welcome to attend our monthly meeting (rotating between the third Sunday

The grades currently attending Korn Elementary School, the third and fourth grades of the Contemporary Program, will be housed at Memorial and Brewster next year after an Oct. 14 BOE vote to close Korn after the current school year. | Mark Dionne / Town Times said she still has “big questions” about what school will look like for the 2016-17 Contemporary fourth graders at Memorial, including the school schedule, recess opportunities, and after school activities. About the Memorial playground, Finnerty said, “There are four swings and a monkey bar. That’s it.” Finnerty also asked about the eventual plan to have K-4 at Brewster, saying, “None of those specifics have come out. I urge you to wait and not push this through until we have answers to a lot of those questions.” Chuck Stengel of Durham asked the board members to postpone the vote unless they have seen a breakdown of the potential non-certified staff

savings, said to be $435,000. Opinions have also come to the board and Veronesi from e-mails and in person conversations. A Facebook page created on Oct. 13 called “Save Korn School” argued to keep Korn open and close Lyman instead. One day later, on the morning of the vote, the page was removed. The vote passed 7-0. New member Bob Moore, at his first meeting, abstained. The next BOE meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Brewster.

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date to 2016-17 to provide more planning time. “I’m surprised we don’t have these answers,” Fronc said. Flanagan said that the time was right to begin steps to reconfiguration. Flanagan said, “I feel very confident in this administrative team and this Utilization Committee team who have spent four years looking at the demographics and looking at how to proceed with this problem.” Closing Korn is one step towards the Utilization Committee’s proposal for two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in D13. Flanagan said, “We have to phase this project in. It is impossible to ... let it get to a point where we have to take much more significant action.” Merrill Adams was one of several members to express confidence in the team. “Part of me is absolutely convinced that we have the right administrators to do this and this is the right time to do it.” Veronesi said that she would have objected if she felt the questions were unmanageable. “I’m confident in the team that I’m working with and so confident in the parent community,” Veronesi said. After a failed motion to close discussion, member Nancy Boyle said that she had pursued as many answers as possible but still did not have a “strong sense” of the master plan. Boyle voted for the closure, saying she had faith in the administrative team and a financial responsibility to the community. After the meeting, Boyle called it the toughest vote she has had as a board member. Three members of the public commented at the start of the meeting. Oanh Stephan of Durham asked the board to only vote yes if they were “utterly confident” in the demographic projections and comfortable with the potential impact of the change. “Please take into consideration everything we’ve brought up to you,” said Stephan, who has been in contact with the board and attended multiple meetings. Becky Finnerty of Durham

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Middlefield/Rockfall is a truly unique and precious place. We are a small rural community offering our citizens a great place to live, work, play, raise and educate our families. We have come a long way in enhancing the fabric of our community thanks to the many dedicated volunteers in our community. Bailey, Brayshaw and Zieminski will continue to work in a non-partisan way to ‘Keep Our Community First”.

Your Tax Dollars Bailey & Brayshaw have worked diligently to control Town spending. Our Town needs to keep taxes at a level that does not discourage businesses from locating here or forces our citizens out of the community. The town’s most recent audited financial statements indicate a very positive outlook for Middlefield. Our independent town auditor stated that Middlefield has sound financial controls in place, a properly funded rainy day fund, and a minimum of debt. Incumbent BOS members Ed Bailey and Jon Brayshaw have for many years worked closely and cooperatively with the Board of Finance, the Finance Department and The Treasurer to help maintain this excellent level of financial control. Our quality of life here in Middlefield has benefitted greatly from their wise, balanced approach to policy decisions.

Our Plan for Continuing Fiscal Control • Support initiatives to pass ordinances to establish financial policy controls • Extend the Capital Non-Recurring plan to include expanded building assets, roads, underground infrastructure etc. • Continue our fiscally and prudent budgeting process.

Commercial Tax Base We are not alone in our struggle to grow our commercial tax base. In Connecticut we are part of an overall lackluster, high taxed economic environment with an aging and declining population.

A new business recently relocated to RT 66, a commercial building is undergoing expansion and soon a Dunkin Donuts will be built. We have opportunities for commercial and industrial development. Our critical land use boards need to be part of a team effort to be welcoming to businessess.

Our Plan for Our Commercial Tax Base Explore hiring a part time Economic Development Director to • Work with our Economic Development Commission • To be a contact person for current and potential businesses • Promote listings of available commercial properties

Town Operations The Town has limited tax resources for essential services. The recent restructuring of the police department will increase police protection while reducing overall costs and liability exposure.

Our Plan for Efficiency Improvements: • Upgrade the Town’s information technology to support employee operational efficiency • Utilize the Job Description Study to complete a Salary Study assuring all employees are appropriately compensated • A smart App for communications from the public

Other Important Initiatives • Improve and Upgrade Emergency Management Communications. Complete the renegotiation of the Cell Tower Lease to assure that the tower will house upgraded Emergency Management Communication equipment. • Charter Revision – Complete the work on the Charter Revision to assure the document is a cohesive coordinated document to govern town operations. • Support to Energy Conservation Committee’s efforts to go solar to reduce the Town’s energy costs and preserve the environment. • Continue Environmental stewardship of Lake Beseck • Seek grant funding to create walking and bike paths

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Opinion Letters to the Editor A treasurer for the people To the editor: My name is Christine Geraci and I am a Democrat running for Town Treasurer of Durham. For the past 10 years, I have worked as a Senior Corporate Accountant in various Connecticut-based companies. I have my Masters in Business Administration and am currently pursuing my second bachelor’s degree. If elected, I plan on developing more detailed financial reports for our town. It is important for us all to be aware of where your taxpayer dollars go. I hope to get the opportunity to better our community. Please support me on Nov. 3. Christine Geraci Durham

Excellent candidates To the editor: I am proud to be a member of Middlefield’s current Board of Finance. In that role I have worked directly with Ed Bailey and Jon Brayshaw and have seen their excellent leadership on a variety of important issues. Also, I am pleased to report that during the town’s recent financial audit the auditor praised Middlefield’s financial controls and cited our excellent tax collector, finance director, and treasurer as strengths. Therefore, based on my experience, I am strongly urging residents of Middlefield to vote for Mary Ann Zieminski for Treasurer and for Ed as First Selectman and Jon as Selectmen. Joel Nick Middlefield Board of Finance

They fought for Powder Ridge To the editor: How wonderful it is to have Powder Ridge back in our community. Watching children learn to ski and people enjoying the mountain is heartwarming. This

recreational treasure was an integral part of Middlefield for 50 years. It was a long, eight-year battle to get it back. Let us always remember who was instrumental to achieving this goal. If not for Ed Bailey and Jon Brayshaw, Powder Ridge would not be operating today. It was through their determination and perseverance against many obstacles that we have this gem back, bringing jobs, taxes, and pride to our town. Remember this Nov. 3. Cindy Nick John Lyman/Memorial Ski Club Coordinator

Bring the pride back To the editor: I have been asked one important question while canvassing. Will you be full-time? As I have stated, I pledge to work daytime, fulltime Monday through Friday hours as well as other hours as the situation warrants it. Any request to meet outside business hours is just a phone call away. It’s that simple. The First Selectman oversees daily operations of town business as well as over 15 employees during the work day and needs to interact with them during those hours. I’m asking for your vote Nov. 3. Let’s work together to put the pride back in Middlefield! Bob Johnson Middlefield

Proud of record To the editor: I believe that Durham needs a professional tax collector. I hope you’ll consider my record and qualifications when you cast your vote for Tax Collector. I am proud of having achieved excellent collection rates year after year ranging from 98.61 percent to 99.13 percent and of having expanded the services of the office, including on-line bill presentation; to better serve you. I am a Certified Connecticut Municipal Collector.

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A boo-tiful time of year

Ah, Halloween. I love it! There’s magic a’foot. It’s the time of the year when we get to flirt with things not of this world. Ghosts, anyone? When, even though our normal TV fare may be nothing more pulse-pounding than an array of sitcoms, we are mesmerized by the movies featuring some demented somebody-or-other. And yes, he is always lurking behind the door. It’s the time of the year when we can put aside our usual persona, and pick up any one that we want. I, myself, am always a princess. Well, on the inside anyway. So I got to wondering how other countries celebrate Halloween, if, in fact, they do. Here’s what I found out. AUSTRIA People leave bread, water, and a lighted lamp on the table before going to bed on Halloween night. This is to welcome dead souls back to earth on a night believed to be brimming with strong cosmic energies. BELGIUM Candles are lit on Halloween night in memory of deceased relatives. Belgians also Certification by the State of hope that a black cat does not Connecticut is achieved by cross their path or enter their completing all courses and house, as this is considered bad examinations successfully luck. and serving in a tax collecCHINA tion office for three years. Food and water are placed in After 11 successful years front of photographs of family as Durham’s tax collector, I members who have departed am running for re-election. this world, and bonfires and Please vote for me on the lanterns light the way for spirDemocratic ticket on Nov. 3. its as they travel the world on Martin French Halloween night. Durham Worshippers in Buddhist temples make boats from paVote for Martin per, which are then burned in the evening hours as a rememTo the editor: brance of the dead, and for the I hope that Durham residents will join me in support- freeing of the spirits of the pretas so that they might ascend ing the re-election of Martin to heaven (Pretas are the spirFrench as our Tax Collector. Martin during his past terms its of those who died as a result of an accident or drowning See Letters / Page 10 and whose bodies were conse-

quently never buried. Their presence among the living is thought to be dangerous.) Ceremonies, which include the lighting of lanterns, the recitation by monks of sacred verses, and offerings of fruit, are also conducted in order to help the pretas on their way. CZECHOSLOVAKIA Chairs are placed by the fireside on Halloween night. There is a chair for each living family member and one for each departed family member’s spirit. ENGLAND Today English children don costumes and go trick-or-treating, but the days of old saw a somewhat different tradition. They would carve designs on large beetroots and carry them through the streets while singing, and would knock on doors and ask for money. In some rural areas turnip lanterns were placed on gateposts in order to protect homes from the spirits who roamed about on Halloween night. It was a custom to toss stones, vegetables, and nuts into a bonfire in order to frighten away the spirits. These symbolic sacrifices were also used for fortune-telling. If a pebble thrown into the flames at night was no longer visible in the morning, it was believed that the person who tossed the pebble would not survive another year. If nuts tossed into the blaze by young lovers exploded, a rocky marriage could be expected. GERMANY People put away their knives on Halloween night, so that no harm will befall the returning spirits. HONG KONG The Halloween celebration in Hong Kong is known as the See Carr / Page 21


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Letters bills, it is important to note that the town of Middlefield under the current leadership with Ed, Jon, and Mary Ann has not treated its citizens as an ATM machine. I believe Ed loves Middlefield/Rockfall, and has at heart the best interest of all of our residents. His proven management skills will enable peace of mind and opportunity whether you are a retiree, empty nester, parent with school age children, or a young adult. Join me in voting for Ed and his team! Jamie Roraback Middlefield

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in office has a proven track record of producing results for Durham. He has the ability, knowledge and training to continue achieving the best results we have ever had from a Tax Collector. Vote for Martin! Joseph Pasquale Durham

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To the editor: I have worked with Ed on several different committees over the past few years, and have had a chance to learn first-hand just how much he cares about Middlefield and its residents. Ed is committed and dedicated, he has been working very hard behind the scene for many years. He plays a very active roll on the Lake Beseck Environment Committee, and is also the Chairman of the WPCA. I know he will be even more effective as our First Selectman. Rob Poturnicki Middlefield

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To the editor: It’s election time again, but what you see is not what you are getting. Most of the recently-distributed “accomplishments” by the present, 10-year administration in Middlefield were not initiated by that administration.

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Waff will ask the right questions To the editor: Town Treasurer is one of those ”invisible” elective offices. What does a Treasurer do, exactly … other than sign checks and balance accounts? In Middlefield, where we employ a finance director as well, the Treasurer serves as a check and balance system, reviewing all of the town finances. The Treasurer must sign on long-term obligations of the town, but it is the dayto-day expenses, especially overages in budgeted items, where the Treasurer can make the most difference by noting line items debited, and asking the right questions. Ellen Waff knows what to ask. Vote for Ellen on Nov. 3! Alice Malcolm Board of Finance

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not move the vision of a new Powder Ridge along. This weekend I attended the October Fest at Powder Ridge. I can’t tell you how proud I was to see so many visitors enjoying Middlefield; first a donut at Lyman’s followed by a beer at Powder Ridge. People from all over were awed by their visit. With the ski area blanketed with foliage, I cannot imagine a hill covered with condo’s. Even though I am married to one of them, I am thankful they hung in. Gwen Brayshaw Middlefield

To the editor: Support Peter Neidhardt for First Selectman in Middlefield/Rockfall. Our three children all attended Region 13 schools and I have worked in all schools as a nurse. Peter actively supported the community, schools, and events, in the town as well as with Special Olympics, church, and DMIAAB. I know he is honest and knowledgeable. Peter will invest the time and hard work necessary to run the town efficiently, encourage business development, and keep our great towns as special as See Letters / Page 11


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they are. Join me in voting for Peter Neidhardt on Nov. 3. Kathy Neidhardt Middlefield

To the editor: Vote for Taryn Ruffino for Selectwoman for Middlefield/Rockfall. If you have seen Taryn in action, you understand why I think she will make a great Selectwoman. She has proven management skills in both the business world and the community. She is organized, focused – assigns tasks to herself and to others with specific objectives in mind. Being a lifelong resident of Rockfall, she is very familiar with the component parts of government. She will be an asset in assisting various groups to work together. Vote for Taryn on Nov. 3. Lee Muscatello Matterazzo Rockfall

Ruffino is ready To the editor: If you asked me about Taryn 20 years ago I would have said she was the girl across the street, worked at Countryside Market, volunteered at Brewster school, and was involved with the Community Center & Peer Council at Coginchaug. She was there for anyone who needed help, a friend or even a ride. Today she is my best friend and my wife, something I couldn’t imagine 20 years ago. She believes that when there is a will there is a way. When you vote for Selectman, vote Taryn Ruffino on Nov. 3. She has your best interests in mind. Jason Ruffino Rockfall

a plan to hold down costs. They want to build public consensus about goals, use a zero-based budget model so that every dollar is used prudently with no duplication, assure that town employees have the tools they need, develop commercial property, and forge partnerships with other community groups. As a manager, Peter knows how to complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Vote Peter Neidhart and the Democratic team Nov. 3. Albert V. Burgess, Sr. Middlefield

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I don’t know why they have to drive so fast but they really need to slow down To the editor: before someone gets hurt, or I have lived on Wagon worse. I almost lost my parWheel Road all my life and ents to one head-on collision. it’s been rather quiet around here until recently. There has I’m not about to go through that again. been two vehicles that both I don’t know what anykeep driving extremely fast one can do, but these drivup and down my road. They do this every time they drive ers need to be stopped and caught. If anyone knows and sometimes even faster than the last time. They don’t about these drivers or has seen them driving by really care who’s on the road. You fast please contact our local can be just walking all by resident State Trooper. yourself, walking your dog, Kathy Adkinson walking with a baby stroller, Durham etc. and he will not only drive fast but speed up as he drives by you.

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Wadsworth Falls State Park a mix of history and nature By Christopher Zajac

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Wadsworth Falls State Park, straddling the Middlefield-Middletown town line, is a perfect place to explore nature’s beauty and some of the region’s colonial history remnants. The walk was good, the falls made it great. “The Middlefield Falls near the northeast are one of the most lovely cascades in nature. Here the water tumbles down flinty rocks a distance of thirty-five feet, and the sight is grand at the freshest time,” wrote Thomas Atkins in 1883 in History of Middlefield and Long Hill. I parked in the parking lot near the swimming pool, as it is referred to on the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website. It is a man made pool fed by water pumped from underground wells, not the streams that pass nearby.

From the parking lot, I walked to the picnic grove where the trail begins. A large map kiosk marks the beginning where it immediately crosses over a stream. Looking left up the stream, I noticed the remnants of perhaps an old dam or foundation for a mill. I ignored the sign to the big falls and followed the blueblazed Bridge Trail along Laurel Brook until I turned right onto the red blazed Cedar Trail. The trail gets its name from the cedar trees that it winds through; however, plenty of maple, oaks, and beech trees are also there beginning their change to lovely fall colors. After an easy, pleasant walk through the woods I came to an intersection with a blue trail. Here I turned left to find an old foundation. About one hundred yards down the blue trail on the right over a small hump is

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walked along the road crossing the train tracks and the Coginchaug River. There is a small parking lot here for quick visits to behold the majesty of the falls. I followed the sound emanating about one hundred yards in front of me to a viewing platform just above the falls. After taking some pictures at the top of the falls, I took the stairs down to the bottom. It was a serene location to be sure. This area is ripe with colonial history. Under the Cherry Hill Road bridge is an old sluice-way that directed water to power a cotton factory built in 1847. Various mills in the late 1700s through the 1800s were located within

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a few hundred yards of the falls. Historical records list a saw mill, grist mill, fulling mill, snuff mill, and gunpowder mill near the falls. A factory used to stand there that was contracted by the U.S. government to make pistols during the U.S. Civil War. Also, in 1798, the shop to first cut nails of iron in the U.S. was located next to the river near the falls according to Atkins. This was a significant improvement over a blacksmith hand forging individual iron nails. The falls were called the Middlefield Falls back then and the river was the West River. It was so named because it was west of Middletown. Col. Clarence C. Wadsworth of the New York National Guard, an academic and scholar of conservation, married Katherine Hubbard in 1897 and settled in Middletown. He worked with the Olmsted Brothers firm, run by the sons of Fredrick Olmsted who designed Central Park in New York City and consulted on Hubbard Park in Meriden, to design his 500-acre Long Hill estate. Wadsworth’s efforts to preserve the beauty of the falls led to the naming of the falls after him. His will gave the lands to the state in 1942 for preservation. After spending some time admiring the falls, I walked See Wadsworth / Page 15


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Left: Pink-o-licious created by the Levi E. Coe Library. Top right: DMYFS board member Bernadette Basiel and Director Betsy Dean share a laugh while collecting auction forms at the DMYFS Chair-ity Auction on Oct. 16. Bottom right: With 35 chairs to examine, the crowd mills about the Middlefield Community Center at the DMYFS Chair-ity Auction. | Photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times

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Local lawmakers on both sides of the aisle welcomed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s call for bipartisan budget talks to solve an estimated $120 million budget shortfall. But in between remarks about working together, Democrats and Republicans blamed each other for the deficit. Senate Minority Leader Leonard Fasano, R-North Haven, and House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, R-Derby, released a joint statement after Malloy’s announcement on budget talks. Fasano’s district includes Wallingford. “We stand ready and willing to work collaboratively with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to do what is best for the people of Connecticut,” said a statement from Fasano and Klarides. “But lawmakers should not be forced to negotiate in the margins of a budget that is entirely void of sound fiscal policies.” Declaring that weak income tax receipts are the problem, Malloy took a new approach Monday calling for bipartisan negotiations to cut spending, stabilize state financing and determine how much government Connecticut can afford. “We must define government’s core services now and what government can fund year after year in the future,” Malloy told the Connecticut Mirror. Malloy said he will outline his priorities next week and call the General Assembly into special session when he reaches a consensus with legislative leaders. This is the second announcement of a deficit in four weeks. Last month, Malloy called for $103 million in rescissions that targeted hospitals and social services. Monday’s announcement outlined a $118.4 million shortfall. Malloy also said the bipartisan negotiations must include labor savings. He offered no details, saying he will not ne-

gotiate through the media. Fa sa n o a n d K l a r i d e s painted a much bleaker budget picture than the governor. “ We n e e d s t r u c t u ra l changes, tax reform, a constitutional transportation lock box among other real changes to effect a more positive economic picture for Connecticut’s future,” Fasano and Klarides said. “We also cannot confidently address these issues until the governor and Democrats recognize the true size and scope of the budget problem, which we believe to be a deficit well over $400 million.” Democrats f ired back Monday. “I appreciate the Governor’s request to work with the legislature to find a solution to the budget deficit. We are prepared to step up and take on this issue,” said House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, whose district includes part of Southington. “However, it is crucial that both sides of the aisle come to the table with realistic, viable ideas for alternative cuts that not only respect the budgetary priorities adopted by the legislature during the 2015 session, but also continue to move Connecticut forward.” State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo, D-Meriden, met with legislators last week to research options to close the budget deficit. “I am frustrated we find ourselves in this situation,” said Bartolomeo, who represents Meriden, Middlefield and parts of Cheshire and Middletown. “I am pleased that the decision has been made to discuss this on a bipartisan basis and consider a special session.” State Rep. Emil “Buddy” Altobello, D-Meriden, said he applauded the governor’s call for bipartisan solutions. State Rep. Mary Fritz, D-Wallingford, welcomed the bipartisan talks but hoped for a serious discussion with GOP lawmakers. “Before a special session is called bipartisan meetings See Budget / Page 21


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back along the orange blazed trail and turned left onto the blue-blazed Little Falls Trail. I followed the trail to a small brownstone landing overlooking the falls. A short and steep section of trail led down to the bottom of the falls. At this time of year, the stream is low so only a trickle of water worked its way down the brownstone of Little Falls. The blue-blazed trail continued winding through the ravine of the stream, then crossed it and headed up a small hill to intersect with the orange-blazed trail again. Down trail I crossed a stone bridge over a dry stream bed. Shortly thereafter I came across a giant mountain laurel. Not much farther down the trail it connected to the main trail near the crossing of Laurel Brook. As I walked through the picnic grove to my car in the parking lot, I could only imagine the once busy scene of colonial industry that surrounded the powerful, beautiful falls.

Top left: Wadsworth Falls, also known as the big falls, cascade over a 30-foot drop in the Coginchaug River. The falls and surrounding area of the river were very important to 18th and 19th century industry. Bottom left: The dry fall season offers only a trickle of water over the brownstone of Little Falls along the blue blazed Little Falls Trail in Wadsworth Falls State Park. Top right: A stone bridge on the orange main trail crosses over a dry stream bed. | Photos by Christopher Zajac / Special to Town Times

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Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Daily luncheon & dinner specials. All baking on premises.

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310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.

833 East Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7926 Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-10pm. Authentic Indian food from Chicken Tiki Masala to Brinjal Patial, featuring many vegetarian dishes options. Something for everyone!

163 S Broad Street Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 495-5758 mexicalisfreshmex.com Authentic Mexican Cuisine, from our family to yours. Tacos, Enchiladas, Mexicali Stir-Fry, Grilled Salmon, Fajitas and more. Join us for lunch, dinner 7 days a week. Happy Hour and Daily Specials.

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87 Oak Street Westerly, RI (401) 596-9559 Noodle Revolution consists of several different dishes including dumplings, Revolution taco, Revolution burger, noodle bowls like Drunken, black noodles, and Bangkok street pad thai, and a variety of pastas.

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Business A reminder that markets move up and down period of time. At the close It’s happened many times on Aug. 25, the Dow Jones before, but when we experiIndex actually fell more than enced a serious downward 14 percent from the move in stocks in year-to-date high it late August, it caught reached in mid-May. many investors off More surprising guard since we hadn’t than the drop itself been through such a may be that it had shift for quite some been roughly three time. Beginning on years since the U.S. Aug. 18 and endstock market expeing on Aug. 25, the rienced a correction Dow Jones Industrial Jeff Jolly of at least 10 percent. Average lost nearly Historically, such corrections 1,900 points or more than 10 tend to happen more frepercent of its value — a sigquently — on average once nificant drop in a condensed

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Relatives adorn the graves of deceased family members with flowers, wreaths, or streamers, and on Nov. 2 they gather at the gravesite to picnic and reminisce, with some of these gatherings including tequila and a mariachi band. Often a live person is placed inside a coffin, which is then paraded through the streets while vendors toss fruits, flowers, and candles into the

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Reunion CRHS classes of ‘78, ‘79, ‘80 and ‘81 will have a reunion Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m., at the Courtyard Marriott in Cromwell. A fee is charged. For more information, call Stephen Annino at 860-2275022.

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Calendar Friday, Oct. 23 Tot Time – MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Time for Fridays, 10 a.m., at Allyn Brook Park, 50 Pickett Lane, Durham. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com. Girls soccer - CRHS vs. SMSA, 5:45 p.m. Girls volleyball - CRHS vs. East Hampton, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Farmers’ Market – The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market offers local and organic seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, eggs, flowers, herbs

and potted plants, honey and maple syrup, jam and jellies, meat and pickles. Call 860349-3917 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com. HELO event - A HELO event, featuring local Bill Mintz and his Bluegrass Band, pizza and ice cream social is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 to 9 p.m., at Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. A fee is charged. HELO is a non-profit that supports an orphanage in Haiti. For more information, call Claudia White at 860-301-8215. Chili cookoff - The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., has scheduled a free chili cookoff contest for Saturday, Oct. 24, 4 to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. Entries must be dropped of by 3:45 p.m. A fee is charged for tasting. For more information, call 860-459-6533.

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Seminar - Lynn McPhelimy, organizer and author, is scheduled to present a free seminar “Organize Your Life ... Once and For All” Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m., at One MacDonough Place Assisted Living Community, Middletown. Registration is required. For more information, call Jennifer Armenia at 860-358-5802. Cross country - CRHS at FR/SO Invitational, 4:45 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30 Tot Time – MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Time for Fridays, 10 a.m., at Allyn Brook Park, 50 Pickett Lane, Durham. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com.

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Saturday, Nov. 14 Food drive - Boy Scout Troop 27 of Durham has scheduled a food drive for Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to noon, in the Strong school parking lot. Non-perishable goods, toiletries, and monetary gifts benefit the Amazing Grace Food Pantry, Middletown. Football - CRHS vs. Granby, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 Get Stitchy - Durham Recreation has scheduled Get Stitchy for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Bring your crochet, knit, quilt or sew project and a sewing machine, if necessary. All are welcome. For more information, contact Pam Carey at 860-3490453, carey_clan@sbcglobal. net.

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Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is a leading manufacturer of conduit and cable fittings. Currently, we seek the following: Maintenance Worker (2nd Shift) - Perform general maintenance, repairs, basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping and cleaning service functions. Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools necessary, and must have own tools. Maintain records, obtain estimates and orders, pick up supplies, materials and repair parts. Basic computer skills. H.S. Diploma/GED & building /plant maintenance experience. Must be able to read / comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, emails and memos. Progressive Tool & Die Maker (2nd Shift) - Two to five years’ of experience. Must be able to construct or make major alterations or repairs to progressive stamping dies. Knowledge of CNC, CAD, Wire and Sinker EDM is a plus.Please indicate position desired, and contact: Jim Connor, Director, H/R, Bridgeport Fittings, 705 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615, Fax: 203-378-9818, E-mail: jimc@bptfittings.com EOE

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PARALEGAL Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Full time paralegal sought for Wallingford litigation firm. ExperiFLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS ence in workers’ 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT comp/personal injury Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes needed. Client contact Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances skills and proficiency in Computer & Fitness Center Microsoft Office reFree Meal Program & Activities quired. Seeking indeFree Shuttle Bus Service pendent, self-starting, Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants flexible employee. 50 years of age of older. Competitive salary, For more information call 401(k). Submit resume 860-621-3954 TTY 711 with salary requireFlanderswestBC.com ments to marthatriplett @att.net or Delaney & Triplett, PO Box 747, Wallingford, CT 06492. Part Time Positions Receptionist & Driver needed. Retirees welcome. Call 203284 8989/Fax 2032699679

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For popular eateries, weekend business is their “bread and butter.” So when a local eatery recently got a phone call from someone claiming to be from Eversource, threatening to shut off their power in two hours unless they made an immediate payment, the owner panicked. After calling Eversource to confirm the status of her account, the owner realized she was the target of a scam. This type of scam continues to plague small businesses around the country and usually at the most inopportune times. Callers here in Connecticut, claim to be from Eversource and tell them their service is scheduled to be shut off, and then pressure them to make an immediate payment by purchasing a prepaid debit card, commonly referred to as the green dot scam, at a certain location. “These scams work by scaring customers and catching them off guard, hoping they’ll ignore their better judgment and make a payment or provide personal information,” said Penni Conner, senior vice president and chief customer officer at Eversource. “If any of our customers suspect someone is impersonating an Eversource representative – whether on the phone or in-person – even if they show identification, they should contact us immediately or call the local police.” Eversource representatives never demand instant

payment over the phone and don’t require the use of prepaid debit cards. Customers can verify they are speaking with an Eversource representative by asking for some basic information about their account. Company customer service representatives will always be able to verify the name on the account, the account address, and the exact past due balance. In addition, Eversource employees rarely make unsolicited house visits. Some exceptions include accessing utility equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the distribution system, or if there is a reported safety concern. Customers are urged to always decline any door-to-door offers or requests to discuss energy rates from someone claiming to be an Eversource employee. Eversource urges anyone who has any doubts about a call or a home visit to contact the company directly at 1-800-286-2000 and report the incident to local police immediately. The website, www.eversource.com, provides more information on how to protect personal information and avoid being a victim of utility scams. Customers may also visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft to learn what to do if their identity is stolen or their personal or financial information has been compromised. – Press Release

Gala auction Connecticut Humane Society has scheduled its annual gala auction for Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 to 10:30 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. A fee is charged. Cocktail attire. The event includes dinner,

beer and wine, music, auction, Fund the Pets and more. All proceeds benefit the Connecticut Humane Society’s programs and services. For more information and tickets, call 860-594-4502, ext. 6307 or email giving@cthumane.org.

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords schedule rehearsals on Tuesdays, at the St. Francis Msgr. Fox Hall,

10 Elm St., Middletown at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 860-342-3120 or visit www.vocalchords20.org.

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