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Parties choose committee leaders By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff
Senate Democrats and Republicans have named their co-chairs and vice chairs for legislative committees. Senate leaders brokered a deal in late December that creates a third seat for Senate Republicans, a result of the November election that resulted in a tie in the chamber. Previously, only the majority party in each chamber served as one of two co-chairs, with the minority party selecting a ranking member as its leader in committee-level negotiations. House Democratic and Republican leaders have yet to announce their committee assignments.
Britain, will once again co-chair the Public Health Committee. Sen. Len Fasano, Suzio R-North Haven, will serve as Republican co-chairman for two committees, the Legislative and Executive Nominations and Legislative Management committees. He also becomes Senate Republican president pro tempore under the agreement, giving him more say in the Senate, including on scheduling, than he had as Senate Minority Leader.
With the tied Senate — it’s currently 17-17 after one Senator from each party reLocally, Sen. Joe Markley, signed just before the session R-Southingon, will serve as to take appointments elseRepublican co-chairman of where — each Senator serves the Human Services Committee, where he held the po- as chairman for at least one sition of ranking Republican committee, and vice chairman on another. last session. Sen. Len Suzio, R-Meriden, returning to the General Assembly after defeating Dante Bartolomeo in November, was named Republican co-chairman of the Committee on Children. Sen. Terry Gerratana, D-New
Markley will be vice chairman on the Planning and Development Committee, Suzio will hold the post on the Transportation Committee, and Gerratana will be vice chairwoman on the See Leaders, A12
Skiers and snowboarders learn to ski and board at Powder Ridge on Jan. 6.
Going for a world record at Powder Ridge By Mark Dionne Town Times
On Friday, Jan. 6 skiers and snowboarders at Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort took part in an attempt to set a world record for largest lessons. The Guinness organization, which verifies world records, still needs to confirm if Friday’s attempt, spread out among multiple ski areas, set any new records. Participants at about 80 resorts in the Unites States and several more in Canada were attempting to break four records that day: largest multiple venue ski lesson, largest multiple venue snowboard lesson, largest single venue ski lesson, and largest single venue snowboard lesson.
According to organizers, Powder Ridge had 45 students at 1 p.m. for the attempt, which will not break the single venue records, but will contribute to the multiple venue totals that need to surpass 500 snowboarders and 594 skiers to make it into the record books. Said Powder Ridge’s Laura Loffredo, “Powder Ridge, for decades, has always been the mountain that people learned to ski on in Connecticut. And to help encourage learning to ski or board we participated in the Worlds Largest Lesson.” Other upcoming events at Powder Ridge include the first “Grip and Slip Downhill Mountain Bike Race” on Saturday, Feb. 4 and the first “Hope on the Slopes” benefit for the American Cancer Society in Connecticut on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Taste of Durham returns Feb. 4 to the library by Mark Dionne Town Times
Public Library, marking the 21st time for the event.
The 2017 version of “A Taste of Durham” will return Saturday, Feb. 4 to the Durham
Ticket sales have begun, both online and at the library. For Once again the event will $35 per ticket, guests, who feature more than 20 local
must be at least 21 years old, receive unlimited food and three bar tickets.
restaurants and caterers filling out the library, from the children’s area to the old library and down to the lower level.
First-time participants include Durham’s new Chinese restaurant, Golden House, Fire at the Ridge of MiddleSee Taste, A13
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School News Champlain College, Vermont - Jacob Burt of Rockfall. Keene State College, New Hampshire - Jenna Barton, Chelsea Blackwood, Alison Doolittle, Lauren Giannini, Patrick Holden, Benjamin Kelly, Geoffrey Meiman, Eric Sbona, Courtney Votto, Kayla Votto of Durham; Mary D’Orvilliers of Middlefield.
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award to recognize a high school student who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in promoting conservation, preservation, restoration, or environmental education, is accepting applications. Students residing in Middlesex County, Lyme or Old Lyme are eligible to apply. The scholarship is presented by the Rockfall Foundation and applications must be submitted by noon on Wednesday, Feb. 1. For more information and an application, visit www. rockfallfoundation.org or call 860-347-0340. Town Times prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.
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Political adversaries push for bipartisanship we need to take the next 30 days to address the current fiscal year’s budget deficit. Second, we need to develop a budget for the next two fiscal years. And third, we need to chart a course that future legislatures can build upon so we can move the state into the next decade.”
By Ken Liebeskind Special to Town Times
Longtime political adversaries, Senate Republican president pro tempore Len Fasano and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Martin Looney, a Democrat, expressed words of admiration for each other as the 2017 legislative session opened Wednesday, Jan. 4. Fasano, who has long complained about the perceived maltreatment of Republicans by the Democratic majority, welcomed Looney back to work after kidney transplant surgery in December. “We all know what Senator Looney went through a few short weeks ago. We are all so glad to see him here today,” said Fasano, of North Haven. Looney replied, “Our friendship extends beyond the Senate chamber and the halls of the Capital. We have a good relationship as fellow New Haven attorneys.”
seats on Nov. 8. The senate now has an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. Looney said, “We discussed the way committees will operate and how bills could be blocked. There’s an equal number of senators but a Democratic majority in the
House, so we devised a system for Senate bills to avoid the possibility of being outvoted by House members.” The key issue for the legislature in the new session is to develop a state budget. “I propose doing this in three phases,” Fasano said. “First,
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State senators Martin Looney and Len Fasano seek a bipartisan approach to upcoming budget negotiations.
Looney said, “Our budget process begins in earnest when the governor submits his budget for the next two fiscal years on Feb. 8. We swing into action with our budget committees and pass a budget the governor can sign into law. We need to keep the changes within the framework so the governor will not veto the bill.”
Democrats in an evenly divided Senate can work together to establish a budget that meets the governor’s approval, but Looney is optimistic. “The arrangement we worked out is a good start,” he said. “Sen. Fasano and I have a good relationship and I think there will be enough good will to help us through the process.”
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Wait times at the DMV drop drastically By Andrew Ragali Record-Journal staff
Wait times at Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles offices dropped an average of about 45 minutes in November because of customer service changes developed in a pilot program at two branches earlier in 2016, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced recently. In November, the DMV rolled out the changes to its
12 branches. The average wait time across the state dropped to 44 minutes in November, compared to 1 hour and 31 minutes in November 2015.
agency to find solutions for long wait times. Based on the analysis, a pilot program was launched in September and October at the Wethersfield and Enfield branches.
“We are focused on end-toend customer service and that is how these pilot projects were structured and the approach we are taking to our other branches as we duplicate these pilots,” DMV Commissioner Michael Bzdyra said in a statement.
The two branches opened 15 minutes early to allow employees to review paperwork and other documents for as many customers as possible to smooth out the early morning rush. A “quick ticket” service was also started at both branches to give customers a service ticket immediately instead of
In July, Malloy ordered the
waiting in line for one. In addition, a customer advocate was added at the branches. The advocate checked customer paperwork after they received a ticket to ensure they were fully prepared and could be served efficiently. The pilot program resulted in a 55 percent decrease in average wait times at both branches, from 1 hour and 17 minutes to a little over 34 minutes, according to Malloy. More customers were also able to complete transactions — at a 90 percent
Vocal Chords rehearsals Tuesdays starting Jan. 17
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The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords schedules rehearsals for Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., at the Msgr. Fox Parish Hall of St. Francis Church, 10 Elm St., Middletown, beginning Jan. 17. No auditions are necessary but basic choral skills are required. New members will be accepted through Jan. 31.
The Dudley Farm Museum has scheduled “Pieced History” for Saturday, Jan. 21, 1:30 p.m. in the (heated) Munger Barn, at The Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford. Snow date is Jan. 22.
Children 5 years old, on or before Jan. 1, 2018, must be registered to attend kindergarten in September 2017 or apply for a waiver of attendance. In Regional School District 13, children may attend kindergarten in the Contemporary Program or the Integrated Day Program. Parents must choose the appropriate program prior to registration.
The antique quilt frame will display a quilt recently made by the Dudley Farm Quilters, as well as the recently-conserved Potter Crazy Quilt which has the Blizzard of 1888 as its subject matter. A small historical display of that weather event will also be featured.
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Members of the non-profit group are from Middlesex County and beyond. All men and women age 18 and older are welcome. The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords spring concert is scheduled for May 6.
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To understand the differences between the programs, school visits are recommended. Visits may be scheduled through 31. Appointments may be made by calling Lyman school at 860349-7240 or Brewster school at 860-349-7227. Kindergarten registration is scheduled for Feb. 1 through 3. Children should attend registration appointment with parents. For more information, call 860-349-7200.
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Calendar Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Cromwell at CRHS, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, 7 p.m. Boys swimming - CRHS vs. Foran at Sheehan Pool, 4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14 Christmas tree pick up Boy Scout Troop 270 has scheduled a Christmas tree pick up fundraiser for Saturday, Jan. 14 in Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. For more information and to schedule a pickup, call 860349-2370 or email Troop270DurhamCT@aol.com. Donations are appreciated.
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Get Stitchy - Durham Recreation has scheduled Get Stitchy for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. All are welcome. Bring your project materials, sewing machine and extension cord. For more informa-
tion, contact Pam at 860349-0453, carey_clan@ sbcglobal.net or Vicki at 860-343-0879, vberry11@ comcast.net. Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 7 p.m. Boys ice hockey - CRHS vs. Milford Coop at Milford Ice Pavilion, 6 p.m. Boys swimming - CRHS vs. Jonathan Law at Foran Pool, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1 to 6 p.m., at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
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Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Old Lyme, 7 p.m.
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Saturday, Jan. 21 Girls basketball - CRHS vs. North Haven at CRHS, 3 p.m. Boys ice hockey - CRHS vs. Sheehan at Northford Ice Pavilion, 6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A variety table follows the meeting. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome.
Boys swimming - CRHS vs. North Haven at North Haven, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 6:45 p.m. Boys ice hockey - CRHS vs. Branford at Northford Ice Pavilion, 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26 Boys swimming - CRHS vs. Branford/Guilford at Sheehan Pool, 4:30 p.m.
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WALLINGFORD — The third time was the charm for the Lyman Hall-Coginchaug boys swimming team on Tuesday. After two road losses to open the season, the Trojans hit their home pool at Sheehan and dunked West Haven 9776 in a SCC Division II meet. Christian Chasse and Nick Motmans were each double winners for the co-op. Chasse was tops in diving (243.90) and the 100-yard freestyle (55.03). Nick Motmans was the man in the 200 free (2:17.00) and 100 butterfly (1:03.18).
Lyman Hall’s Christian Chasse completes a inward one and a half dive Tuesday at the Sheehan High School pool in Wallingford. | Justin Weekes, For the Record-Journal
Colin Kelly in the 50 free (24.65) and Josh Ramirez in the 500 (5:51.81) gave the Trojans a sweep of the freestyles. Ben Howell touched first in the 200 IM (2:21.12). Howell, Motmans, Kelly and Chasse combined to take the
Lyman Hall’s Nicholas Motmans takes first in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:17.00 at the Sheehan High School pool in Wallingford on Jan. 10. | Photos by Justin Weekes, For the Record-Journal
200 medley relay (1:55.81). The same quartet won the 200 free relay (1:43.57). West Haven is 0-5. Lyman Hall’s Connor Tsolis gets a congratulations from West Haven’s TJ Blotney in the 200 individual medley at Sheehan High School.
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This will be my year of ‘yes’ By Diana Carr Special to Town Times
I’m the original “no� girl. I say no to just about everything. Was I always like this? I wonder. I don’t think so. Well, not quite as much anyway. Back in the day (way back), I was not quite so wedded to my bathrobe, couch, and TV. I loved a party. I said yes to most invitations. I was more engaged with life. I was young. Parties aside, though, I think I really have been saying no all my life – no to the important things. Oh, ideas pop into my head all the time, and then pop right out again. They have a very short life span. I will get excited about something, thinking that it
will most surely set me on the road to nirvana. I’m grabbing hold of life now, by golly by gum, fashioning something marvelous for myself. And then I talk myself out of it. It’s too much effort. It’s too far to drive. It will be a waste of my time. I don’t want to spend the money. Nothing will come of it. And I find myself sitting in the exact same spot, not having budged an inch. I do this with almost everything. I will see an event that I would like to attend, but it’s at night, and I know my couch would miss me dearly. I will plan on going to a movie (during the day), but then the weather is predicting heavy rains, and I probably won’t be able to see the road on the way home. I
seem to inhabit a world filled with cons, not pros.
I would try a zip line. Yeah, that was one of those ideas with a very short life span. This is not good. It keeps me I am not fond of heights, so locked in a prison of my own how is that going to work making. It keeps me living out? What if I get up there life at only half-throttle. It and I am petrified and I can’t keeps me always feeling like I get down? What if I smack have missed the boat. I have into a tree? I don’t want to missed the boat. I want to be smack into a tree. braver. I want to stop talking myself out of everything. Every week I drive by a float center, and every week I So for some time now I have think I must do that sometoyed with the idea of inday. You know, float in utter serting more adventure into silence and darkness and my life, which at this point get in touch with my inner would be more along the Buddha. But then there’s the lines of changing my cereal not-so-fleeting thought that brand. I might need to go I might feel claustrophobic. I bigger! So I am making the am not a fan of small places. commitment to say yes more I really hope I can get this often. To push the perimeter one under my belt, though. of my comfort zone (which is I think it would move me so about the size of an area rug) much farther along in my out a bit further (to a bigger quest for courage. Perhaps if area rug). Toward this end the room came with a slidI have sometimes thought
ing glass door! I always say I am going to do this on my birthday (You do have March 29 marked on your calendar, don’t you?), but I never do. Maybe this year. I want to follow my heart, even if that scares me. I want to live up to my highest potential, and do what I came to the planet to do. I want to go all out, full-throttle. I want this to be my year of yes. So please know that if you invite me over for dinner, the answer is yes. Unless there’s something good on TV that night. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is the author of “More Reflections on Everyday Things.� This second collection of her columns is available on CreateSpace and Amazon.
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I’m part of the problem By Donna Augur Bates
it hit me; I’m part of the problem.
Last weekend I stopped in at Carolyn Adams Country Barn. They are closing the store due to retirement, and selling off their inventory.
My experience that day reminded me of all the small businesses that have come and gone in Durham. I have had a similar reaction to many of those closings as well; always thinking what a shame it is to lose a local business.
I felt a little sad as I entered the building for what I knew would be my last trip to Carolyn Adams. I looked around at what was left on the floors of the store and although I saw some good deals, I didn’t buy anything. It was more of a walk down memory lane than a true shopping excursion. When I got back into my car, I thought, “What a shame, another local business gone from Durham.” And then
Some places would close before I even had a chance to get in there.
ple who are busy rushing from home to work and back again who fall into a pattern of convenience shopping. Sure it’s easier to stop some place you drive right by, but I don’t think the extra quarter of a mile would put me out. Sure, it’s cheaper to shop at a bigger store sometimes, but I don’t think the extra pennies would break my bank. I think it’s more about making a commitment to support local businesses than anything else.
Actually, that’s not true, there The one thing I can’t find in was time, I just didn’t get in those big stores though are there. the wonderful local busiBusinesses can’t survive ness owners who are trying without our patronage, and to make a living, support I’m part of the problem. their families, and provide a much-needed service to I guess I’m like a lot of peo-
our town. It’s those same people that often rally in different ways to help support the people of our town through donations, sponsorships, materials and goods, and jobs for our teenagers. They’ve been good to us. I often hear people say that they don’t want the small town feel to change. I don’t either. That’s why in 2017 I’m going to make more of an effort to support local businesses. When I need an afternoon pick-me-up I’m going to stop in and see Katie at Perk on Main. When I need a greeting card, small gift, or prescription filled I’ll stop in and see Walter and Carol at the Durham Pharmacy. When I
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Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Board of Education Educational Resources, CRHS, 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 23 Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 5 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Senior Citizen Board,
Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 Board of Finance Budget Meeting, 6 p.m.
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Library Briefs 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 Friday. Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Children’s Story Times Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Chess with Roy - Thursdays, 5 p.m. All ages. Chess sets available, or bring your own. Author Kevin Lacz - Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to noon.
Middlefield native Kevin Lacz plans to discuss his book “The Lost Punisher: A Seal Team Three Sniper’s True Account of the Battle of Ramadi.” For more information and to register, call 860-349-3857.
Durham Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for children STEAM Saturdays. Jan. 21, 2 p.m., for ages 3 to 11. Science, tech, engineering, art or math activity every Saturday. Regis-
tration is required. Programs for teens Gumball’s Codong Adventure. Monday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. for ages 10 to 13. Code your own adventure. Registration is required. Teen Craft: Arm Knitting. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. for grades 6 and older. Learn how to knit a chunky scarf. All supplies provided. Registration is required. Programs for adults Mystery Book Discussion. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. “The Cuckoo’s Calling”
I don’t want to look up one day and see that another local business has disappeared. Do you? – The writer is a resident of Durham.
Letter to the Editor
Government Meetings Durham
need something for my pets, yard, or garden I’ll stop in to see Brenda at Brenda’s Main Street Feed. Lino’s and the Durham Market will once again be my destination for a quick lunch or readymade meal. Dari Serv and Durham Wine and Spirits are two places my car goes on auto-pilot, so I’ve got those covered, but there are many more local businesses to support – I’m going to support them and I hope you will, too.
by Robert Galbraith. No registration. Wellness Wednesday - Move to Joy! Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Learn to release stress and function better. Registration is required. Tickets for the 21st annual Taste of Durham are available at the Durham Public Library, both at the library and at www.durhamlibrary.org.
Unnecessary spending To the editor: The athletic complex. I am embarrassed to be a Republican in this town, the way we spend money. Who, reading this, has made fun of Hartford for building a ballpark it could not afford? I am allowed to write this. I was a member of the “athlete crowd” and during my years, the best long distance runner at North Haven High School. We did not need a sports complex, nor outdoor bathrooms nor lights, to have great teams. Bruce Chaplin Durham
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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. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
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Kissel, R-Enfield, will be Republican chair.
The Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee, which has cognizance over any tax proposals, will feature familChanges within the Senate iar faces. Sen. John Fonfara, have also led to members as- D-Hartford, will return as suming new leadership roles co-chairman, while Sen. within committees. L. Scott Frantz, R-GreenSen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, which, will move from ranking member to Republican will take over as Appropriaco-chairman. tions co-chairwoman after Sen. Beth Bye, D-West HartThe agreement between ford, announced late last Fasano and Senate Presiyear that she wouldn’t seek dent Pro Tempore Martin M. the post again because of Looney, D-New Haven, also family reasons. gives either Senate chairman the right to split a commitBye will co-chair the Higher Education and Employment tee vote by chamber on any bill that is introduced by a Committee. Sen. Paul Formica, R-East Lyme, is the Re- Senator and slated to go bepublican co-chairman of the fore the chamber before it reaches the House. budget writing committee. Sen. Rob Kane, R-Watertown, who had been ranking Republican, resigned just before the session began Wednesday, Jan. 4 to join the state auditor’s office. Sen. Paul Doyle, D-Wethersfield, will become chairman of the Judiciary Committee after Sen. Eric Coleman, D-Bloomfield, also resigned last in anticipation that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will nominate him to become a judge. Sen. John A.
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field, and El Pulpo & Tapas Bar from Middletown. The Taste of Durham is the largest fundraising event for the Public Association of Library Supporters, or PALS, the booster organization that supports the Durham Public Library. Using money raised from events like the annual book sale and the Taste of Durham, PALS supplements the town’s library budget. As stated in a Taste of Durham press release, “The funds raised are used for programs, materials, equipment and services not included in the town’s library budget.” Jane Eriksen, who has been volunteering for the library since 1978 and is one of the founders of PALS, said, “This is our biggest fund raiser. We would not be able to fund the programming people enjoy without the Taste of Durham.”
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Durham as a “community party.” Shirshac notes that the event is more a party than a dutiful fund raiser, saying, “It’s cold out and many people look forward to coming and having a good time.”
Restaurants and caterers have also shown loyalty to the event. As PALS lists returning contributors, “Longtime Durham contributors Cozy Corner, Durham Market and Caterers, Kevin Michael Smith Personalized Catering, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Lino’s Market and Caterers, Little Rooster Liquors (wine tasting), Perk Eriksen notes that the library on Main, and Time Out is the one town building used Taverne are all returning. throughout the year and by Returning from Middletown all ages and said, “It’s really are Brew Bakers Cafe, Daa center for everybody, so vid Alan Hospitality Group, the Taste of Durham actually benefits every one in town.” Library Director Cyndi Shirshac said that the library staff appreciates the support of PALS, who, she notes, are all volunteers. “They’re willing to take time out of their lives because they think the library is important enough and what we do is important enough to support,” Shirshac said.
While remaining a fundraiser, the event has proven to be popular and PALS regularly bills the Taste of
Fiore II, Hachi, Haveli India, ION Restaurant, and Tschudin Chocolates. Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel from Middlefield, although closed for the winter season, will participate.” Brenda Eddy of Brenda’s Main Street Feed also hosts a table with take-home pet treats and will return for 2017.
“How fortunate we are to have so many restaurants who return to us year after year. They’re very supportive,” Eriksen said. The musical entertainment, with Bruce Schmottlach on piano upstairs and Peter Magrane and the Drive-By Blues Band downstairs, will return.
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PALS also funds speakers and the library’s museum passes, which offer discounted admission to places like Mystic Aquarium and Seaport, the New Britain Museum of Art, and the Children’s Museum of West Hartford.
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CIAC baseball panel airs pitch-limit rules By Ken Lipshez Record-Journal staff
the focal point of the committee’s directive.
A pitcher will be able to pitch on successive days if his pitch allotment is 25 or beCHESHIRE —The CIAC low. If it ranges from 26 to 50, baseball committee has one calendar day of rest is readjudicated on a pitchquired. For 51 to 75, two days limit rule for the state’s high school pitchers that goes into of rest are necessary. Three days will be compulsory if effect this spring. the pitcher throws from 76 to 110 and five are mandatory A chart that metes out the should he throw more than number of days’ rest required per number of pitches 110. thrown in a given outing was
Veteran Sheehan baseball coach Matt Altieri, who has studied the issue thoroughly, is among the multitude who approve of the ruling. However, he believes there are intangibles to diminishing arm injuries that simply counting pitches does not address.
inning, does a team give him rest by scoring a few runs or do they go out 1-2-3 and he’s right back out there? It can be a whole different 30 pitches. It’s not just the number of pitches, it’s the intensity.” Altieri has read the book by Jeff Passan entitled, “The Arm: Inside the Billion Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports.” Altieri also cites the opinion of former scout Paul Red-
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Altieri said offering his advice to the CIAC committee has been futile. “I didn’t think we needed legislation beyond what we had, the outs limit,” he said. “I think that was restrictive enough.” The rule in the CIAC’s 2016 tournament packet states: “The pitcher may not pitch more than 10 innings in any three consecutive calendar days. To determine the eligible number of innings that a pitcher may pitch on game day, total the number of innings pitched during the two previous calendar days and subtract from 10. Ten innings are equal to 30 outs.” The new rule accounts for only legal pitches. Throws as a result of batted balls, warm-up pitches or pitches that are considered illegal — when timeout has been called, for instance — will not count. Pitchers will be allowed to complete the process of pitching to a batter should the pitch limit be surpassed during the plate appearance. Pitch counts in games that are subsequently stopped – for weather, darkness or forfeit purposes, for example — will be applied to the rule.
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Coaches will be required to list the pitchers who are unavailable per the pitchlimit rules on the back of the lineup card exchanged with the opposing coach and umpire-in-chief prior to each game. The use of a pitcher deemed ineligible by this rule will result in a forfeit. CIAC baseball tournament chairman Fred Balsamo has corroborated Altieri’s conviction that medical findings, which led the National Federation of High Schools to sanction the measure, are behind the sweeping decision. “A lot of this is coming from
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national research that is being accumulated with the medical profession,” Balsamo said.
We have a culture in our conference where you just wouldn’t do that to another coach.”
ating the rule.
The CIAC regulation indicates that pitch-count “Research indicates more disagreements will not be shoulder and arm surgeries, addressed on a per-inning but it’s not specific to high or per-game basis and shall school athletics. I’d like to only affect the following think, especially in Connecti- game on the schedule. The cut, that we do not have as CIAC requires a spread-sheet significant a problem as statally at the end of the season tistical data would indicate. with the notation of pitch Connecticut doctors tell us counts and days of rest for they’re doing more than ever the purpose of further evalubefore, but we don’t regulate American Legion or if a kid gets into fall league, not just because of what he did in high school.
The procedure is also expected to be observed in sub-varsity games.
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Beginning this summer, the Legion will prohibit pitchers from exceeding 120 pitches in a single day. The cap for Junior Division hurlers will be 105. In both cases, pitchers surpassing those totals will be permitted to finish an at-bat.
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The rule acknowledges the integrity and common sense of state coaches in its question-and-answer segment where it states, “In Connecticut there is no maximum pitch count per day because we have faith in our coaches to protect and preserve the safety and welfare of the baseball athletes.”
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Interested readers can vote on the library’s website for one of four books: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote; Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell; The
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