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Friday, April 27, 2018
FLYING CLUB SWOOPS IN TO HELP
By Lauren Takores Town Times
The annual budget meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday, May 14 at Coginchaug Regional High School auditorium. Among the nine items to consider is adoption of the total town budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. The Board of Finance, at its meeting on April 17, adopted a proposed budget of $7,112,554, less state and local revenues of $1,338,550, for a net town budget of $5,774,004. The other eight items include: Electing one member to a 3-year term on the Regional School District 13 Board of Education, Electing two members to a 2-year term on the DurhamMiddlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board, Authorizing the Board of Selectmen to accept any and all town aid highway funds that may be due and available to the town fiscal year ending June 30, Transferring $3,000 from the Town Green Revitalization Reserve to the CIP Town Green Revitalization for the purchase of five trees for the town green,
The club was assisted by the town and local businesses.
The public is welcome to observe when club members are flying.
Black Sheep Squadron RC Flying Club plans to maintain the field.
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Transferring up to $18,800 from the Facilities Management-Buildings Reserve to the CIP Facilities Management-Buildings for an adaptive reuse feasibility study for the Korn school building pending a bid award by the Board of Selectmen,
The Korn school project took a couple steps forward on Monday. The town wants to acquire the former Francis E. Korn Elementary School and its surrounding land from Regional School District 13 and turn the old school into a community center.
Adopting a disposition of surplus real estate ordinance, and See Durham, A2
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Black Sheep Squadron RC Flying Club is certified by the Academy of Model Aeronautics and fly winged aircraft, helicopters and drones.
Town awards bid, approves consultant for Korn project
Adopting a 5-year local capital improvement plan,
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Recently, 25 members of the Black Sheep Squadron RC Flying Club repaired the flying field in the back of the White Farm recreation area in Durham.
The Board of Selectmen approved Monday the appointment of William Lindsay, a financial adviser with Independent Bond and Investment Consultants in Madison, as an investment consultant to work in conjunction with the town’s bond counsel.
The Board of Selectmen awarded a bid to conduct an adaptive reuse feasibility study on the Korn building to Hamden architecture and engineering firm Silver Petrucelli.
There are no fees assessed unless there is a debt issuance. Fees can get rolled into the total bond finance
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so easy to carry through. This fact also does not necessarily correlate to our healthcare system. Healthcare as a system is a misnomer; people do not go to the healthcare system when they are healthy. In that sense, it is actually a disease care system. This subtle shift in perception can help us to understand the role that self-care plays in taking control of our health and our decisions. Healthcare is what people do to maintain good health. Everything else is disease care. Taking pharmaceuticals to maintain good cholesterol levels, glucose levels and blood pressure levels is treating the symptoms of poor health or disease. Taking medications to avoid
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Naloxone use on campuses discussed at forum By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff
As the opioid crisis continues, more institutions and organizations, including colleges and universities, are electing to have first responders carry naloxone, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. According to the State Medical Examiner’s Officer, there were 1,038 accidental overdose deaths in 2017, most involving opioids. “We’re fortunate that we
have not seen an increase on our campuses of overdoses related to opioid abuse,” said Michael Kozlowski, director of strategic initiatives for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU). “These cases seem to be isolated and infrequent, fortunately, but the policy decision we made to supply narcan to them was an effort at preparedness against such outcomes, even if they remain infrequent.” All 16 state campuses are currently supplied with
Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven allows its police officers to administer the medication. Campus staff are also being schooled on what to do in the event of an overdose. “We’ve been doing a lot of training around overdoses,” said Brigette Stiles, a nurse at SCSU. The New Britain resident said the health center often uses the Wheeler Clinic’s Connecticut Clearinghouse in Plainville for resources regarding the opioid epidemic, including educational forums.
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Eversource rate increase starts May 1 By Matthew Zabierek Record-Journal staff
Eversource Energy electric customers will see rate increases starting May 1 under a new three-year plan approved by the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority last week. Eversource originally requested a three-year rate increase of $336.9 million. However, PURA in a final ruling last week reduced the request by more than half to $124.7 million.
authority’s decision “sets revenue levels that are just and reasonable, and will allow Eversource to attract capital needed for infrastructure investment necessary to provide safe, adequate and reliable electric distribution service at reasonable rates for its 1.2 million Connecticut customers.� Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross said the company feels the decision is “fair and reasonable (and) in the best interest of our customers.�
Eversource sought the rate increase to pay for ongoing improvements to its delivery system. The new rate plan will take effect May 1 and last until April 2021.
The request originally filed by Eversource would have resulted in an monthly increase of $13.70, or 9.8 percent, for the average residential customer over three years.
The average residential customer using 700 kilowatt hours per month will see a monthly increase of approximately $5.40 or 3.8% in the first year.
Much of the reduction to Eversource’s original request resulted from the change to the federal tax law that Congress passed last year, which effectively lowered Eversource’s revenue re-
“It’s important to note that this settlement reflects savings from the recent change to the federal tax law that we’re pleased to pass along to customers,� Gross said in January. Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz said at the time that “while no increase is welcome news, we believe that we have limited the requested rate increase as much as possible.� Katz in January added that “some level of rate increase is necessary,� citing Eversource’s $700 million in recent investments to “improve the reliability and safety of the
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Average gas prices surge across the region By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
the summer travel season just six weeks away.
Regional gas prices surged again this past week after oil prices jumped to nearly $67 per barrel, the highest level since 2014.
Central Connecticut motorists are paying an average of $2.79 a gallon, up from $2.60 a month ago, and $2.49 a year ago. Fuel costs are not expected to level off or drop any time soon, nor are they expected to reach $3, according to AAA.
Fears of military action in Syria and a trade conflict with China are the main drivers of the price rally with
According to GasBuddy.com, U.S. oil inventories stand 20-percent lower than a year ago, the result of higher crude oil exports and OPEC’s agreement to cut oil production, now in its fifteenth month. Other issues driving prices up include refinery maintenance and the switchover to summer gasoline.
“Expensive crude oil prices, unrest in the Middle East, strong domestic demand, record production rates and global oil supply surplus have created the perfect storm to drive spring gas prices toward new heights,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “Consumers can expect gas prices to increase another 5 to 10
cents this season, but the national average is not expected to reach the $3 mark.” AAA recommends summer travelers account for increased costs in their vacation budgets. mgodin@record-journal.com 203-317-2255 Twitter: @Cconnbiz
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Connecticut tolls debate: Spend first, ask questions later? By State Sen. Len Suzio
As the Connecticut General Assembly heads into the final weeks of the 2018 legislative session, highway tolls will be one of the most controversial and talked about topics. n Do
we need tolls?
n What are the different toll options? n Where
cated? n How
would they be lo-
much will it cost Conpens, Connecticut has “insurnecticut motorists? ance” in the form of the Petroleum Gross Receipts Tax n Will tolls generate a wind(Connecticut’s second gas fall of money from out-oftax) which is based on the state motorists? price of gas. The PGRT These are a few of the ques- peaked four years ago when tions that must be answered gas prices spiked to about $4/ before we decide what to do. gallon. Prices are heading upward again, and PGRT taxes We are told we need tolls be- are trending upwards, but cause of a forecasted deficit in consumption is yet to decline. the Special Transportation The second factor causing the Fund (STF). Toll advocates say that declining gas tax col- forecasted STF deficit is a spectacular increase in lections caused by declining gas consumption are one rea- spending proposed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who has son we need tolls. Another put forward a $100 billion factor causing the projected transportation spending plan. revenue shortfall is an enorThis is more than triple the mous surge in spending on largest annual spending betransportation. Let’s look at fore Malloy became governor. these two factors. No one disputes that we have First, the assumption that fuel catch-up work to do on our consumption is declining is transportation systems, but a false. Since 2013, motor fuel 330 percent increase evconsumption in Connecticut ery year for the next 30 years is up 65 million gallons per is unbelievable. year. What may drive consumption down will be higher Perhaps we need to spend above normal for seven or gas prices. But if that hap-
ings are: n To
maximize toll revenues, Connecticut will erect 121 toll gantries on all interstate highways and limited access highways. costs would range from 10 to 20 cents per mile.
n Toll
n “Congestion
pricing” must be implemented. The consultants recommend a 40 percent increased toll rate during commuting hours compared to off-peak hours.
would cost from $3,000 per year to more than $5,000 per year to commute on I-95 or the Merritt Parkway from New Haven to the New York border. nA
special Transportation Authority made of unelected individuals would make decisions about toll rates and other important issues is included in some toll legislation.
The Legislature already has enacted legislation that will add at least $500 million of revenues towards our transeight years to compensate for n Motorists without a portation system. The PGRT the neglect during Malloy’s transponder would pay a 50 will be 100 percent dedicated eight years, but spending on percent premium above the towards transportation. Sales the scale proposed by the proposed toll rates. tax revenues will be added, as governor cannot be sustained well as new cars sales taxes. for 30 years. No one in the n Capital costs to install the Even with these additional legislature has vetted the $100 tolls are projected to be $635 revenues, transportation billion plan, but it continues million. funding may need a boost. to drive the demand for tolls. But if we need more revenues Before the Legislature decides n Consultants say 25 percent for higher transportation about tolls, it should seriously of the motorists paying tolls spending for seven or eight scrutinize the governor’s giwould be out-of-state moyears, why would we spend gantic spending plan. Toll torists. But if Connecticut mo$635 million on a toll system proponents want to “spend torists are the rush hour comthat will be permanent? first; and ask questions later.” muters forced to pay a hefty Now is the time to ask ques“congestion pricing” premiLet’s think before we spend tions — and get answers — um, they will bear a disprotaxpayers’ money. Let’s ask before we commit to the portionate share of the tolls questions and get satisfactolargest spending plan ever in compared to out-of-state mo- ry answers now, not later. Connecticut history! torists who will avoid the rush hour traffic. This could cause Let’s have a robust debate It is clear the two underlying toll revenues from out-of-state about tolls before we comassumptions driving the call mit to the largest spending for tolls are untrue, unrealistic motorists to be less than 20 ever undertaken by the state. percent of tolls collected. and unvetted. But what if we Len Suzio represents the 13th decide to implement tolls? n A round trip from New Senate District — Cheshire, In the last three years, three Haven to the New York state Meriden, Middlefield, Midstudies about potential tolls in line may cost from $12 to dletown and Rockfall. He can Connecticut have been devel- $19.20 per day at rush hour be reached at 800-842oped by consultants for the (the highest rate proposed by 1421; www.SenatorDOT. Some of the key findconsultants). This means it Suzio.com.
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Comcast touts launch of speedy new internet service Comcast announced that it is launching a new internet service that will deliver speeds up to 1 Gigabit-persecond (Gbps) to residential and business customers in
Connecticut. These speeds will be among the fastest and most widely available and include access to the nation’s largest Wi-Fi
network of more than 19 million hotspots. Comcast plans to launch 1 Gig service to the majority of its service areas in Connecti-
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speeds over the existing communications lines that are already in most homes and neighborhoods. — Press Release
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Residents made 428 calls for service in March Residents made 428 calls for service, 386 of which were designated nonreportables. Nonreportable calls include alarms, patrols and motor vehicle stops.
Troopers responded to seven motor vehicle accidents, four of which had injuries, made 10 motor vehicle assists, issued 20 citations and gave 10 warnings. Arrests and investigations
a juvenile for making threat- further information availening posts toward Coginable, police said. chaug Regional High On March 15, police investiSchool. gated a juvenile runaway On March 6, police conduct- from Rushford Academy. ed an investigation at RushOn March 17, police arrested ford Academy regarding inappropriate actions by a staff Maria Martha Franko, 58, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, for member. Police applied for, misdemeanor disorderly but were denied, an arrest conduct. According to the warrant. The incident was non-criminal and there is no police report, a caller said
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MIDDLETOWN —Theresa (Kozlowski) Augustine, 89, of Middletown, formerly of Middlefield, wife of the late Joseph P. Augustine, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Apple Rehab, Middletown. She was born in Middletown, the daughter of the late Stephen M. and Margaret (Grzech) Kozlowski. Prior to her retirement, she was an administrative assistant at Coginchaug High School, Durham. She is survived by her sons, Michael Augustine, of Shelton, Dick Augustine, of Old Saybrook, and Alan Augustine, of Middlefield; her daughter, Elaine Stone, of Manchester; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Stephen A. Kozlowski. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, on Thursday, April 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial in the State Veterans’ Cemetery, Middletown, will be at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Senior Happenings Durham Activity Center Durham Senior Citizen Board – Anne Coffey, a local artist, is scheduled to present a collage demonstration and workshop on Tuesday, May 8, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. A fee is charged. Participants should bring recycled security envelopes (the ones you receive in junk mail), a very sharp pair of scissors and an old library card or old credit card. All other materials will be provided. Everyone will take home a completed framed art work. The program is sponsored by the Durham Senior Citizen’s Board. For more information and to register, call 860-349-3153. Pool – Seniors interested in playing pool are welcome to come to the Durham Activity Center Mondays and
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Sherry at 860-343-6724 or Jaclyn at 860-349-3153. Lunch - Hot lunch is served Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the Durham Activity Center. For more information and reservations, call 860-349-3153.
Middlefield Senior Center Renter’s Rebate – The Renter’s Rebate program is scheduled for May 15 through Sept. 5. Income limits are single/widowed $35,300 and married $43,000. The limit includes Social Security and other income combined. For more information, call the assessor’s office at 860-349-7111.
Center. Registration is required. For more information, 860-349-7121. Food Bank – The food bank is in need of breakfast foods and pancake mix, snack foods, Goldfish, crackers, snack bars, cereal and pasta sauce. Foot Care Clinic – Friday, May 11, 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and services provided, call 860-349-7121. Weekly Fun Excursions – Middlefield and Durham senior bus trips provide transportation to activities and out-of-county medical appointments.
Tuesday, May 1, shopping at Blue Back Square; Wednesday, May 2, Colorblends Free hearing screening – Fri- House and Garden Tour, day, May 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgeport. at Middlefield Community Out-of-county medical ap-
pointments require 48 hours notice. For more information and reservations, call 860-346-0212, press 2. Senior Lunch – Served Monday, Wednesday and Friday, for Middlefield and Rockfall residents, 60 and older. For more information, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Bridge players – Bridge games are scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. Knowledge of how to play bridge is required. Setback and cribbage – Persons interested in playing setback or cribbage should come to the Middlefield Community Center. TOPS – Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. For more information, call 860-349-7121.
Knit2gether – Do you know how to knit? Are you interested in learning new skills? The Knit2gether group meets Thursdays, 9 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Seeking program ideas - The Senior Center is looking for new programs to offer. Share thoughts and suggestions with Sue D’Orvilliers, 860349-7121. Weekly exercise – Monday and Friday, regular exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Wednesday, yoga, 7:45 a.m. Blood pressure screenings – Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. Senior, Social Service hours – Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Calendar Saturday April Moonlight Zip Lining Adventures: April 28, 8 p.m. 10:15 p.m. $60. EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown. 860638-4754. office@leadershipsports.com. Baseball: April 28, 11 a.m. Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane, Meriden.
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Baseball: April 30, 3:45 p.m. Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham.
Girls tennis: May 2, 3:45 p.m. Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham.
Boys tennis: April 30, 3:45 p.m. Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham.
Reducing Mental Health Related Stigma Training: May 2, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free. Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St., Middlefield. https://preventiontrainingcenter.org/events/reducing_mental_health_stigma.
Rainbow Magic Book Club: April 30, 6:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Card Making with Amanda: April 28, 10 a.m. $20. Levi E. Coe Library, 414 Main St., Middlefield. 860-349-3857. Spring Into Hope Celebration: April 28, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. $25. Polish Falcons Nest 519, 144 Prout Hill Road, Middletown. nathanielfield.org.
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Letters to the Editor To the editor: I want to thank the BOE for staying the course on the cut of the .5 music position. The school system spends millions of dollars on its professional staff to do reviews, research, discuss and make recommendations to the BOE. The fact is, the student population is declining and the district towns can not afford to keep the same number of positions in place going forward. I believe the above comments can also be applied to the John Lyman School issue. Also add in the many thousands of dollars spent on, or being spent on, some more professionals – architects, engineers and student population decline analysts. Again, the BOE seems to be wavering because of the emotions.
ber of positions with a declining student population. Less than half of the elementary student population is in the program at John Lyman, which is an outdated building in need of major upgrades. I believe that after all the many hours of discussion, research and many meetings it is time to make some very tough decision concerning the students and the programs. In doing so, RSD13 can move forward with very high quality programs and a much-needed, very efficient use of all its resources. The BOE has a responsibility to the students in the district. They also have a responsibility to each tax payer, whether they have or have not had students in the school system, and also to provide a high quality educational system for
the money being spent.
at the BOE's presentation that illustrated actual cost via bid comparisons for the material or a hire (salary based on active or retired, new to position, experienced?)
I would like to encourage everyone who received the RSD13 survey to review it and return it or respond online at www.rsd13.org. Please do this whether you have students, no It is fiscally irresponsible to students, or have not had any proceed without detailed instudents in the system. formation. (Durham put $55,000 in the town's budCarl Stoup get for a school resource offiDurham cer, which should be nixed since this is a district conIrrational judgment cern.) To the editor: There is an item included at a One needs to question the cost of $16,000 for replacespending plan for Regional ment of an oil lift pump set, School District 13 inasmuch which could not be explained. as the Board of Education How could it remain part of showed irrational judgment in the BOE's budget? approving monies not fully inWith ever-declining enrolldicative of the purpose ment, why are taxpayers exfor which they are allotted. pected to support new hires? Consider the $400,000 put into The position of a career counthe proposed budget for selor to help graduating class school safety. There was no members make a choice in document shown or discussed deciding their future should
Ask yourselves if, at 17 or 18 years old, you knew exactly what you wanted out of life. Two years ago, an athletic director was hired without BOE approval. Last year, rather than laying him off, a no-longer needed history teacher became a counselor. Also, the BOE retained and paid two principals at Memorial School for half-a-year while making the retiring principal a consultant for the remainder of his last year. We cannot afford the district's budget or its so-called leadership at either school or town level. Donia Viola Durham
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So many emails, so little time One should not be afraid of one’s computer. But alas, I am. It seems to hold a terrible power over me. It has become my master, and I, its not-so-happy servant. I usually go on my computer every morning. And I do enjoy scrolling through my emails, if there aren’t vast quantities of them, eager for a message from a friend. I like reading what people on Facebook have to say, and I am always excited when I see a number – it might be a 1 or, on an especially popular day, a 2, by the icon that tells me that a friend is reaching out to me. And yes, I will admit it. I like seeing what my kids are up to. Ah, spying made easy! But that’s only part of the story. The other part is that I’m afraid not to hook up
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The study will determine whether it’s in the town’s best interest to acquire Korn and identify building codes and other issues that have to be addressed if its use changes from a school to a municipal gathering place.
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“Essential what you’re doing is buying a used car and you’re driving it down to the mechanic, to have that mechanic give you an evaluation,” said David Herr, member of the five-person committee that reviewed the six bid responses.
At $18,800, Silver Petrucelli was not the lowest bid. Pricing for the top three firm choices ranged from $16,000 to $18,800. The study will take eight to 10 weeks complete. The committee will be maintained in its official capacity through the end of the referendum, answering public questions on the process and give the board periodic updates.
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Friday, April 27, 2018
40th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival SPONSORED BY:
SAT, APRIL 28
10 a.m.–9 p.m. •
FREE • MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
SUN, April 29
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE
THEATER OF THE TREES
DisnDat Band (reggae): 11:30-12:45
Andy Peter’s Magic: 12:00 Princess Ariel Performs: 1:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 2:00 Rapunzel Performs: 3:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 4:00 Valentin Karate Show: 4:30 **HEADLINER** Paris the “Hip Hop Juggler”: 5:30
Frank Critelli: 1:15-2:00 RYXNO: 2:30-3:15 Nolinenorth: 3:45-4:30 Baby Dynamite: 5:00-5:45 Jason Ingriselli: 6:15-7:00 Mighty Soul Drivers: 7:30-8:15
BAND SHELL STAGE The Buttondowns: 11:45-12:30 Jake Kulak and the Lowdown: 1:00-2:00 Kerri Powers: 2:30-3:30 Ana Popovic: 4:00-5:30 Rich Badowski Blues Band: 6:30-7:30
FOOD TENT STAGE Chico and Friends: 11:00-12:00 Gonkus Brothers: 12:30-1:30 River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs: 2:00-3:00 Kathy Thompson Band: 3:30-4:30 Mariacchi Mexico Antiguo: 5:00-6:00 Rivergods: 6:30-7:30
In honor of Steve Zygmont
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE
Elegant Primates: 11:15-12:00 Oberon Rose: 12:30-1:15 Black Heart Tango: 1:45-2:15 FusterCluck: 2:45-3:30 Karma: 4:00-4:45
BAND SHELL STAGE Farewood: 11:30-12:30 Bootleg Band (country): 1:00-2:00 On the Serious Side (a tribute to Tower of Power): 2:30-3:30 Kal David * Lauri Bono and the Real Deal: 4:00-5:00
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Little Miss Daffodil & Honor Escort Ceremony • 6:30 p.m • Tennis courts
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Street Magic with Andy Peters: 11:00-12:00 Meet and Greet Ariel & Mickey Mouse: 12:00-2:00 Meet and Greet Rapunzel & Chase from Paw patrol: 2:00-4:00 Humble Bee Company Presentation “See the Bees”: 1:00-3:00 Face Painting by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Glitter Tattoos by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Kiwanis Story Book Walk over the Waterfall: ALL DAY Touch-a-truck by the National Guard: All Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 29 THEATER OF THE TREES
Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
10 a.m.–5 p.m
ADMISSION • PARKING • SHUTTLE
Bowey the Clown Magic & Ventriloquism: 11:00 Valentin Karate Show: 12:00 Princess Elsa and Anna Perform: 1:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 2:00 Moana Performs: 3:00 You Be The Star Kid’s Karaoke: 4:00 OTHER ENTERTAINMENT
Bowey the Clown, Close-up Magic and Ballon Twisting: 12:00-2:00 Meet and Greet Anna, Elsa, & Marshall from Paw patrol: 12:00-2:00 Meet and Greet Moana and Poppy from Trolls: 2:00-4:00 Face Painting by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Glitter Tattoos by Face Candy: 12:00-4:00 Kiwanis Story Book Walk over the Waterfall: ALL DAY Touch-a-truck by the National Guard: All Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Fireworks • 8:30 p.m • Shuttles run until 9 p.m The 32nd annual “Daffodils on Parade” • 11:30 a.m. FOOD
SILVER FORK FOOD TENT
Stop by and support the area’s non-profit groups. All proceeds go back into the community. Enjoy the great food and friendly atmosphere. Meriden Republican Town Committee Chicken Tenders, Boneless Buffalo Wings, Lemonade
Meriden A. O. H Kielbasa Sandwichs with or without Kraut, Water
Council of Neighborhoods Silver City Waffles, Water
Don’t Stop Dreaming Fried Chicken, Tostones, Roasted Pork, Rice & Beans, Empanadas, Passion Fruit Juice, Water, Soda
Meridian Lodge #77 Mini Donuts, Loaded Baked Potatoes Hope For Honduras (Meriden Hills Baptist Church) Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Toppings, Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Dipping Sauces, Candy Bars, Sweet Tea, Water, Soda SWEET Potato Society, Inc Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders, Deep Fried Sweet Potato Chunks, Asian Cole Slaw, Water
M25 Haiti of South Church Hartford Haitian Blondies, Cookies & Dips, Apples & Dips, Cannollis, Coffee, Water St. John’s Church Apple Fritters Meriden Kiwanis Club Fried Dough, Honey Roasted Nuts, Water
Noah’s Ark of Hope Kettle Korn, Gatorade
Meriden Boys & Girls Club Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Mac & Cheese, Water, Soda
We the People Cotton Candy, Flavored Carbonated Water
Iglesia de Dios Casa del Alfarero Yellow Rice, BBQ Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Empanadas (Chicken & Beef), Shish Kabobs (Pork & Chicken), Non-Alcoholic Pina Coladas
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Fried Dough, Water
Falcon BMX Steak & Cheese Grinders, Dilly-Dilly on a Stick (Dill Pickle), Water, Soda
Meriden Democratic Town Committee Pizza, Brownie Sundaes, Italian Ice, Soda, Water
Black Expo Hot Dogs with Chips, Hamburgers with Chips, Water
St. Andrews Episcopal Church Corn on the Cob, Frito Chili Pie, Bowl of Chili, Daffy Dills, Arizona Iced Tea
FOOD TENT STAGE
St. Mary’s Men’s Club Steamed Cheeseburgers, Homemade French Fries, Corn Dogs, Water, Soda
Unitarian Universalist Church Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Tomato Soup, Giant Cookies, Non-Alcoholic Lime Rickey, Water, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Red Hots: 11:00-11:45 Podunk Throwbacks: 12:15-1:00 Last Train Out: 1:30-2:15 George Morgio: 2:45-3:30 Small Town Gamblers: 4:00-5:00
Meriden Turner Society German Bratwurst with Kraut, Deep Fried German Hot Dogs with D\Kraut, Ribbon Fries with Cheese, Deep Fried Oreos, Deep Fried Snickers, Deep Fried Mac & Cheese, Funnel Cakes, Gatorade, Soda, Water
Amici Delia Vigna Sausage & Pepper Grinders, Jumbo Hot Dogs, Jumbo Chili Dogs, Pasta Fagioli, Brownies, Hot Coffee, Iced Coffee, Flavored Iced Coffee, Pink Lemonade, Water
CRAFTS BY THE LAKE
We’re the site of New England’s most beautiful craft fair! Over 100 craftspeople presenting the highest quality fine art and crafts.
A Shoppers Dream Alexa’s Handknitted Goods All things Glamorus By Paige Ancient Gardens Hypertufa Andies Cookies Art Business Asian Name Painting Autumn & Violet Avani Original Art Bella Cose Berkshire Mountain Gourmet Camiller Creations Candle Light Rose of Norwich Caricatures by PJ Catalyst Art Studio Chelsea’s Fire Hot Sauce Clouteir Duo Comicfolds Cool Houz LLC Correy Enterprises
Crafty Pedeler Cutting Boards by Dave Dash N Drizzle D’s Jewelers, LLC Design by Maxine Dondero Orchards, LLC Dream Weaver Earth Rhythm Jewelry Electiques Ellie Bug Creations Fire Witch Pottery Fresh Prints of CT Glow in the Dark Glass Good Doggy Treats Gourmet Creations Halladay Harvest Barn Handmade Creations Heart To Heart Heitmann’s Gourmet Nuts Henna by Heather
Humble Bee Honey Company Imaginative Creations In the AM Irena Varecka Jackies Herbal Comfort Josie Gems Judecraft Specialty foods Karen’s Kandles K&T Jewelry Komfort Zone Kota Kreations Lakonia Greek Products Laura Byrne Illustrations Laurie’s Customer Creations Mainly Local Maria-Annas Home Décor Marshalls Magnetic Jewelry Markar Designs Miniature Picnic Tables Morel Woodworking
M Pearl LLC Native Crafts Nature Crafts Nectar of the vine Nekky Candles Nutmeg Wood Works LLC Olive Oil Factory Outa Jeans by Creative Sews 24 Peace Personally Yours Ping Wang Potions LLC Repurpose me RMK Creations Saratoga Peanut Butter company Scentsational Marketing Sha-Sha Beads Shanes Forever Files Soulful Stone Squirrel-Eze
Sugar Maple Farms Super Soups That’s Perfect Inc. The Crimson Lion The Hair Jeweler, Inc. The Jerky Hut The Silver Seashell Three Sisters LLC To the Queens Taste Udders Ideal Fudge Vermont Stoneworks Whimsical Accents Whisker Biscuits Winding Drive Inc. World of Wool Wysteria Handcrafts YanYan
The 2018 Midstate Chamber of Commerce Business & Community EXPO at the 40th Annual Daffodil Festival on April 28 & 29, 2018
Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times are subject to change. No Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblading, etc. No pets or animals (except service animals).
84463-02
Under the EXPO tent on the tennis courts - open to all Daffodil Festival visitors. Free Admission, free off-site parking, free shuttle bus to Hubbard Park Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 PM
www.daffodilfest.com