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Friday, June 22, 2018
Lake health emphasized at beach
Brewster principal ready to move on
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An “open house” last week at Lake Beseck Beach in Middlefield highlighted new installations aimed at improving lake health. The Lake Beseck Environment Committee sponsored the event on Saturday, June 16.
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The town beach, open to residents of Middlefield and Rockfall only, lies at the bottom of a small hill below the parking lot and features a pavilion, swimming area and kayak launch. Hannah Malcolm, Parks and Recreation director, said there are three things the group is working to accomplish: prevent geese from landing, improve overall lake water quality and make the beach more aesthetically pleasing. See Beach, A4
Brewster School Principal Nancy Heckler is retiring after 18 years in Regional School District 13 and 38 years in education.
Larry Marsicano, limnologist and co-owner of Aquatic Ecosystem Research, demonstrates the water cycle through an interactive EnviroScape at Lake Beseck Beach on Saturday, June 16. Lauren Takores, Town Times
Retiring special ed teacher ‘good as they come’ By Lauren Takores Town Times
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During Strong Middle School teacher Laurie King’s more than 30year career, she saw special education shift from teaching students in self-contained classrooms to mainstreaming stu-
King said it was working with her special needs peers in high school that started her career path. “I had a really good experience as a high school student,” she said, volunteering in a supportive program for special needs children that allowed her to assist in a functional life skills group.
King earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education from Westfield State University in Massachusetts in 1982 and her master’s degree in special education from Southern Connecticut State University in 1987. First classroom King has 36 years total in education, See Teacher, A3
Brewster is a K-3 elementary school with 70 staff, including about 25 certified staff, and 262 students.
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Heckler, of Old Saybrook, worked in the Lisbon School District for 20 years before coming to RSD13, where she taught special education and then became special education director. A desire to work hands-on with children led Heckler to seek a school principal position. “I thought it might be a better fit,” she said, “because I’d See Brewster, A2
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still have the administration part, but I’d also have the parent contact on a regular basis, and be able to be with kids and hopefully have an influence in their lives.”
earned her sixth-year certificate from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. She started a family while finishing her sixth-year. Her daughter Mary, 26, is a lawyer in Miami and her son, Andy, 23, is a student at Quinnipiac University School of Law.
Heckler earned a bachelor’s degree in regular and special education in 1980 and a master’s degree in 1986 from Childhood ambition the University of St. Joseph, then called St. Joseph’s Col- Heckler said she always wanted to be a teacher. In lege, in West Hartford. She fifth grade, a school project crystallized her future ambition.
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“I said I was going to teach kids with special needs,” she said, adding that she has a younger brother with intellectual disabilities, who, at the time, wasn’t attending school. “The reason I knew about kids with disabilities in fifth grade was because of him,” she said.
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As a fifth-grader, Heckler said, she began to question why education wasn’t available to all kids. “Way back then, they didn’t really allow kids with dis-
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Heckler began teaching as the federal changes took effect. Her first classroom had students from age 3 to 16, with different abilities and needs, in one room with a teacher’s assistant. All-day K What kept Heckler at Brewster was the new challenges and new things to do each year. This led to her biggest accomplishment, developing the full-day kindergarten program along with former Superintendent Susan Viccaro.
working on how to best utilize district facilities and organize the grades among schools.
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That’s not so easy, especially since parents would like to see both the Integrated Day/ Higher Order Thinking and Contemporary tracks preSee Brewster, A3
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Heckler started a preschool program in Lisbon, and saw how the curriculum prepared youngsters for kindergarten. “I began to realize our kindergarten program in this district was a half-day, but it was a short half-day,” she said, allowing time for morning kids to be bused home and afternoon kids to be bused in. “I felt like kids needs more than two and a half hours, and they could handle more,” she said. RSD13 rolled out all-day K in 2012, just at the rigorous Common Core State Standards came on line. In addition to developing the philosophy of full-day kindergarten, Heckler helped create procedures, schedules, classroom space, staff organization, “without the budget going sky-high,” she said. The school district held public meetings and conducted surveys.
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The federal Education for All Handicapped Children Act went into effect in 1975, ensuring access to free and appropriate education to all students regardless of ability. In 1990, Congress changed the legislation’s name during reauthorization to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
“A lot of people were for it, but there were people who weren’t for it,” she said.
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abilities in school,” Heckler said, “so I didn’t understand why he didn’t come to school with us.”
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Her first classroom was a self-contained, all-day model, with students who were pretty needy, she said.
Heckler said she sees this as an opportunity for the school district to incorporate STEAM programming and elements of HOT in schools district-wide.
Moving on Post-retirement, Heckler plans to pursue something in the education field, she said, but is not sure what that’s going to be yet.
Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi said Heckler’s pride in Brewster shows in all she does.
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“She knows every detail of the school,” Veronesi said, “which includes every inch of the building, each student and all the staff members.” She added that Heckler never misses an opportunity to tell her about the success of her teachers and staff, including custodians, food service, support staff, tutors and teachers.
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“When I do school walkthroughs with Nancy,” Veronesi said, “students often walk up to her and throw their arms around her for a hug. What was evident from the first time I met Nancy until now is that she loves what she does every single day.”
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“Retirement, as exciting as it is, I’m having a hard time (with) because I love my job,” she said. “I work with an amazing staff. I work with the most supportive parents and obviously the best kids in the world. But after 38 years, I feel like it’s time to look and decide what I want to do.”
King said there has been a big shift in that regard. “It’s fantastic. The kids are so supported and so accepted by their peers, and I think it’s that presence in the classroom that made the difference from very early on.”
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“It seems to me like it might be a perfect time for the district to be able to create a very unique, and kind of state-ofthe-art, elementary educational program for kids,” she said. “If you ask a parent what they really want, they want their kids to have the best educational opportunity.”
“I would have them for reading, math, writing,” she said. “They went out in some classes, mainstream in some, but it was a much more self-contained model than it is now.”
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Beach The well is designed to trap storm water that “Although a lot of (improve- is washed down the hill ments are) aesthetically when it rains. The runoff pleasing as well, it has a pur- created ruts in the sand, Popose,” Malcolm said. “It’s turnicki said, and caused nice, but it has a purpose.” erosion and sedimentation of the water. Improvements Separating the grassy area from the sand is a new dry well and retaining wall. Filled with gravel, it’s big enough to fit a Volkswagen Beetle, said Amy Poturnicki, committee chairman. “This has been a one-year project with the beach,” Poturnicki said.
The storm water is filtered through the gravel and absorbed into the ground. Secondarily, the well traps pollutants in the storm water. A drainage pipe has been installed that would lead to an additional dry well if the system becomes overwhelmed. The total cost of the well
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Poturnicki installed educational signs about the beach improvements. “We’re trying to engage the public,” she said, “to help people understand some of the challenges we’re facing with the lake.” The projects were funded by the committee, Parks and Recreation and the Public Works lake remediation fund, part of the town capi-
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tal fund. Open house On Saturday, Bailey awarded the first LakeSmart Home Award to Rick Santos, of Lake Shore Drive. The committee created the LakeSmart awards, which reward homeowners for best management practices for lake health. Bailey also awarded a LakeSmart Award to the Parks and Recreation department and the committee itself. “We are stepping up to make our own contributions that can help the lake,” Poturnicki said.
EnviroScape, with Larry Marsicano, limnologist and co-owner of Aquatic Ecosystem Research in Branford. Using powdered drink mix to simulate pollutants, Marsicano demonstrated the water cycle by sprinkling the powder on the plastic landscape, complete with homes, industry, rivers and a lake, and then had kids spray water from bottles to simulate rain. The powder turned to colored liquid and collected in the miniature bodies of water. “It’s a visual and it sticks,” Marsicano said. “Kids that have seen it can do it. It has that kind of an impact on them.” See Beach, A5
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The event also featured boat rides with visiting scientists, showing where invasive plant species grow in the lake. Beach info Middlefield and Rockfall residents may purchase beach passes at the Town Clerk’s office or at the Snack Shack at the beach. Reserve online, pay in person. Passes are $25 for a single person or a family and are free for senior citizens age 62 or older. Passes are valid Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.
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School Notes Graduates Becker College, Massachusetts – Patrick Daniels of Durham; Alexis Johnson of Middlefield. Bryant University, Rhode Island – Robert Cocchiola of Middlefield; Morgan Dickson, Tyler Meeker of Durham. Salve Regina University, Rhode Island – Nathan Gonzalez of Durham; Morgan Cahill of Middlefield.
Roger Williams University, Rhode Island – Matthew Woznyk of Durham; Jacob Sapia, John Yusza of Middlefield. Southern Connecticut State University – Jennifer Crandall, Samantha Foley, Kristina Pascarelli, Kevin Rivera, Sydona Tregoning of Durham; Jessica Hendley, Gianna Mendes of Middlefield; Benjamin Wooding of Rockfall.
Tufts University, Massachusetts – Tushar Vig of Durham.
Springfield College, Massachusetts – Sarah Collins, Emily Carroll of Durham.
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Tufts University, Massachusetts – Tushar Vig of Durham.
American International College, Massachusetts – Josh King of Durham; Megi Zaclli of Middlefield.
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Coginchaug Regional High School Academic Awards were distributed at an assembly on June 6. The students will graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.666 or above.
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University of Hartford – Holly Longobardi, Aleksander Marczuk of Durham; Dena Branciforte, Caroline Wood of Middlefield. The 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. Middlesex Transition Academy recently graduated its 2018 class. From left: Kathryn Veronesi, superintendent of schools, RSD13; Kelley Blake, Emily O'Donnell, Casey Dessert, Alex Wells, Justin D'Averso and Scott Rossignol, director of student services and special education, RSD13.
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Obituaries Bishop Robert “Bob� Atwell, Jr. all over Connecticut and the United States, and even to Ireland and Switzerland. In addition to his work with drum corps, Bob volunteered with the Durham Fair and had attended every fair since his birth in 1933. Bob also volunteered with the Durham Historical Society and served on the Durham Cemetery Company’s board. Bob was employed by the Durham Manufacturing Company from 1949 until his retirement as their shipping supervisor in 1995. Bob’s love for his hometown was apparent to anyone who talked to him about its history, and his many stories and anecdotes about the town and its people will be missed. During his final weeks at home he was joined one evening by several of his previous students, including his two children, for a
final drumming session, where he played through all 10 songs on his grandfather’s drum. Besides his wife of 65 years, Bob leaves his son Bishop Robert Atwell, III (Joan) and his daughter Joanne Peterson (Bill). He also leaves his 6 grandchildren, Sarah Adametz, Sarah Atwell (Michael Kudrak), Jesse Atwell (fiancÊe Caitlin), Justin Foreman, Brendon Foreman, Erin Ceplenski (Steve), and 3 great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Shine, Riley and Levi Ceplenski. The Atwell family would like to thank the drummers and fifers who came to Haddam Quarter Road on Friday nights for drumming, which was something Bob looked forward to and it always brought a smile to his face. The Atwell family would also like to thank Middlesex
The Durham Board of Selectmen passed a resolution in December 2017 to join Sustainable CT to become certified as a Sustainable CT community, and the Sustainability Team is gearing up. First Selectman Laura Francis said in a statement all residents who would like to join members of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Task Force and town staff on the Sustainability Team should contact her office. Sustainable CT is a voluntary certification program to recognize thriving and resilient Connecticut municipalities. Interested residents should call the Office of the First Selectman at 860-349-3625 or email Francis at lfrancis@ townofdurhamct.org. Visit www.sustainablect.org.
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DURHAM - Bishop Robert “Bob� Atwell, Jr., 85, of Durham, passed away on June 18th, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born to the late Bishop R. Atwell and Mabel (Trischman) Atwell on May 26th, 1933. Bob attended Durham Public Schools and lived in town all his life. Bob was a lifelong drummer, starting around the time he was in first grade, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. The first drum corps he joined was associated with the Durham Vol. Fire Dept. He was a drummer in Henry Bugai’s polka band, which is how he met his wife Margaret (Steffman) Atwell, whom he married on September 6th, 1952. He joined the Chester Fife and Drum Corps in 1953, where Peg was also by his side as a fifer, until leaving around 1976. Bob founded the Coginchaug Ancients Fife and Drum Corps in 1956, making all their drums in the early days when first starting out. He was a drum instructor, mentor, and drum maker and repairer for most of his life. It is estimated that he made and repaired well over 200 drums for local and out of state corps, all out of his Durham home. Both of Bob and Peg’s children, Bob and Jody, were involved with drum corps from an early age. Drum corps led to many wonderful opportunities to travel
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“It’s less and less self-contained as we go on, and they’re more included,” she said. “Teachers are making more combinations, more supports in the classroom. Staff (such as paraprofessionals) are moving with the children as needed in the classroom to support them there.” Support for students King has even seen a change in parents in their support of inclusion. “Parents are more educated now,” she said, “and more aware of their rights and the law and the opportunities that are out there when (students are) with their peers.” The expectations of special ed students has risen, she said. They take the same standardized tests as general
ed students, for example, but special ed kids often rise to the challenge. “You raise the bar (and) very often they surprise us in a wonderful way,” she said. “There’s a big push with a lot of group work right now across all curriculums, so our kids are included in groups and modeling (behavior) with their peers, so I think it’s all good.” Post-retirement King said her post-retirement plans are to travel, starting with a cruise to
Alaska in August with her husband, Philip King. She also plans to volunteer at Our Lady of Victory Church in West Haven and spend time with her family: children Carolyn, 26, and Bryan, 31, daughter-inlaw Katie and grandson, James, who is almost 2 years old. King’s knowledge and understanding of Strong school will be missed, her colleagues said.
one of the most competent teachers I’ve worked with in my career.”
said he would often bounce ideas off King and relied on her experience.
As someone who’s well-organized, compassionate and cares deeply about students and staff, “she’s an outstanding special education teacher,” he said. “She’s as good as they come.”
“She makes it as much about what’s important for the student as it is for the adults that are working with that student,” he said.
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According to a 2017 student survey, 60 percent of Durham and Middlefield middle and high school students reported alcohol was the easiest substance to access. There are many risks associated with teen alcohol and drug use. Underage substance use can cause negative consequences such as car accidents, personal injury, and in some cases, addiction. For more information on how to prevent underage substance use, visit www.dmlwc.org. — Press Release
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Friday, June 22, 2018
WE SALUTE OUR LOCAL
KATY FORLINE Move 2Joy and Katharine Wakeman Move2Joy TM
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Move2Joy LLC owner, Katy Forline, is an experienced Massage Therapist and movement educator. A therapist since 1984, she founded Move2Joy LLC in 2017 to encompass her expanding interest in the benefits of additional forms of body work and movement education. Massage Therapy sessions incorporate techniques from deep tissue to energy work according to an individual’s needs reducing stress and tension while increasing circulation, healing and mindfulness. Compassionate Touch® is specialized gentle work for those ill, elderly, homebound or in residential facilities. Movement Education draws on her training in Yoga Tune Up®, The Roll Model Method®, Dance and InterPlay®. These approaches teach anatomy basics, yogic poses, free movement and self care techniques for living more joyfully in your body with strength, flexibility, improved performance and healthier daily movement habits. Locations include Durham, home/hospital visits, Therapeutic Massage Office in Wallingford and various event spaces in the area.
MOE MELLEKY RPT, MA
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Moe Melleky RPT, MA is a registered Physical Therapist and golf performance specialist practicing for over 30 years with expertise in the areas of manual therapy, orthopedics, spinal and joint injuries and sport specific treatment. On the golf fitness side of the business, Moe works with injured as well as healthy golfers to help them improve their performance. She opened “Back On Course” in 1997 to combine her love of both physical therapy and golf, and moved her office to Durham in 2009. She is a certified with Titleist Performance Institute as a golf fitness specialist, as well as Body Balance for Performance, and is a the Fitness Consultant for Suzy Whaley Golf. She teaches at Quinnipiac University as an adjunct faculty member, and has a Masters Degree in Health, Healing and Alternative Medicine. Moe shares her passion for her profession with each of her patients. Her skillful hands and enthusiastic approach helps each patient/client to achieve their goals. “I am committed to each patient’s success and sincerely intend for your therapy program to provide you with a life-changing experience of total health”.
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Letter to the Editor Make America great again To the editor: Those of us who were lucky enough to be born and raised in America have had the good fortune to live in a country where we could live and raise our families securely, pursuing what our nation’s founders enunciated in the Declaration of Independence as “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Others are not so fortunate, finding themselves in nations wracked by violence and poverty. Some who find themselves in desperate situations decide to leave their birthplace in search of a better life. Many throughout American history have immigrated to a country whose gate of entry welcomed them with a Statue of Liberty, where our nation’s ethos is written: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free ...” My parents came to the U.S. after surviving the Holocaust, a spasm of racism and hatred that consumed 77 members of our extended family. They were welcomed here,
educated, supported, attained citizenship and began new, productive lives which benefited both our family and our country. It is thus with growing horror that I watch the cruelty at our southern border as families seeking refuge from poverty and violence are torn apart. These are not criminals or gang members, they are families seeking a better life. People like my parents. Tens of millions of Americans voted for Donald Trump. To my neighbors who hoped to “Make America Great Again,” I say you were deceived. This man and his government are destroying the moral foundations upon which this nation’s strength was derived. I hope all who love our country, its ideals, laws and traditions will raise their voices to protest the criminal policies that are dividing vulnerable families and, in turn, will weaken and shame our nation. Let us return to the traditions of hope and inclusion that helped build this nation into a beacon for the world to emulate. Michael Good, MD Durham
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Friday, June 22, 2018
LINDA JONES
DEBBIE HUSCHER
Linda Jones Complete Interior Remodeling
The Huscher Group of William Raveis
My team of design, construction and remodeling professionals focus on an all-inclusive approach to every job. With over thirty years in the home remodeling industry, I provide detailed estimates along with design and construction drawings. Call for a free consultation on your next remodeling project and all aspects of new construction installations. Recently accredited as an AGING IN PLACE Specialist, we are able to make the necessary changes to improve one’s lifestyle and most important safety. AGING IN PLACE is characterized by modifications to the house to meet the needs and wants that develop from how people age. From grab bars & step modification, to walk-in showers & ADA compliant fixtures, we will make the necessary changes in your home.
The Huscher Group is without rival when it comes to helping people navigate the sale and purchase of a new home. Hard-won realty expertise combined with a fully integrated, technology driven approach to sales and marketing is the hallmark of The Huscher Group, led by the sales and marketing savvy of Debbie Huscher. • Custom sales strategies for every home • Targeted advertising & social media marketing • Professional media packaging • Data driven client communications Debbie’s commitment to her customers is reflected in the way she does business. Her deep commitment to the community is strengthened by the many hours she devotes to volunteerism, believing that our homes and neighborhoods are worthy of our personal investment. By serving the community, Debbie is better able to serve her customers. Her success is underscored by her professional achievements: 5 Star Realtor Award, REAL Trends America’s Best Realtor and top 6 team for William Ravies companywide 2017.
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As clinical psychologists we understand that throughout life there are times when we, or those we love, may struggle with family or peer relationships, jobs, school, health, stress, or life transitions. Sometimes these challenges are manageable, but at other times they can be overwhelming and one can feel helpless and alone. We understand and respect how difficult it can be to realize you need help to manage these problems. Our goal is to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment where you will work closely and collaboratively with your psychologist to better understand what is getting in the way of reaching your goals. We believe that we can help you access your strengths and resources to make your life and relationships better. We offer a wide range of services to children, adolescents and adults including, individual, couples and family therapy. We also provide consultation services to schools and organizations as well as assessment services. Please feel free to give us a call or explore our website for more information. Both Debra and Stacia are life-long Connecticut residence and are so pleased to be a part of the Durham community. We chose the name “Brownstone” because of the history of brownstones being used for the foundation of many community buildings. We liked the imagery and metaphor of the solid foundation of the brownstone and how we hope to be an important part of the community with our work helping to build stronger foundations of strength and support in our client’s lives.
Direct: (860) 344-1658 Mobile: (860) 729-6835 Fax: (860) 347-8511 Email: Carol.Kleeman@raveis.com Website: carolkleeman.raveis.com Selling or buying your home? Carol is a full time real estate professional, a recognizable face in the community. A long time resident of Durham, she has worked tirelessly on numerous town organizations and committees, church boards and committees, and RSD13 committees. Professional Associations: CT Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors,Mid-Shore Association of Realtors, CTMLS, Notary. Professional Achievements: Certified Homeownership Professional Designation, Excellence in Customer Service, Certificate of Excellence for Relocation Support, Floyd Wickman Sales Graduate.
In her downtime Carol enjoys traveling, reading, and outdoor activities. Carol looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs and can be reached at 860-729-6835, email at carol.kleeman@raveis.com or on Facebook at Carol Kleeman Real Estate Page.
KIM TERRILL
KAYLEIGH CROCETTO
Kim’s Cottage Confections
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16 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 (860) 349-2256 www.kimscottageconfections.com
Kim Terrill, owner of Kim’s Cottage Confections, has been baking and designing specialty cakes and desserts for weddings and celebrations for over 25 years. Located in Durham Village, Kim’s Cottage Confections is a great spot to grab a freshly baked cupcake, cookie or order an elegant birthday or wedding cake. When Kim is not in the bakery, she is enjoying spending time with her children Zachary and Madison, and volunterring at the Durham Fair. Stop in and say hello!
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Her clients have stated, “Carol works tirelessly, gone the extra mile, works efficiently, politely, and professionally.” Carol believes, your home is your greatest asset and should be a reflection of you.
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500 Main Street Middlefield, CT www.DanceCentralCT.com
Kayleigh Crocetto, 20, is the proud owner of Dance Central, Middlefield’s newest dance studio. She has trained extensively in a variety of different dance forms throughout her life and has been dancing professionally for several years now. She is also an Honors Program student at CCSU, currently in the process of earning a BS in Marketing. Kayleigh has dreamed of passing on her love of dance to others for as long as she can remember, and she could not be happier since making that dream a reality. Dance Central officially opened on August 1, 2017 and has grown from zero to fifty students since. Kayleigh hopes for Dance Central to continue to grow as she and her students prepare for the studio’s second season, beginning September 10, 2018. Please visit www. DanceCentralCT.com for more information!
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NANCY CURRLIN JENNA CURLIN
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William Raveis Real Estate
Core Club & 24/7 Gym
A longtime Middlefield resident, Nancy has over 35 years in the real estate profession which assures you the highest level of knowledge and professionalism. Team Currlin includes her daughter, Jenna Currlin of Meriden, who can be reached at 917-685-8776. Nobody cares how much you know till they know how much you care- and Nancy and her team always treat their clients with the utmost care and attention.
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My passion is helping my members and clients achieve a healthier and happier state of being and I couldn’t think of a better community to serve. At Core Club & 24/7 Gym, our clients become friends and we do everything we can to maintain a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere. We enjoy giving back to the community not only with helping our members achieve their personal health and fitness goals, but also through community based charitable events. This year we partnered with the CT Cancer Foundation to launch The Cycle Against Cancer event at Core Club & 24/7 Gym. It is an indoor cycling (‘spinning’) fundraiser whose mission is to financially assist cancer patients and their families, and to fund cancer research. We raised approximately, $21,000 for CT cancer patients including our event Ambassador, 3-year-old Cameron from Wallingford who is fighting leukemia. We will continue to give back to the community with hosting this empowering event annually. If you considered taking a step toward a healthier lifestyle in a friendly, inviting atmosphere, please come in for a tour and a free week. We have over 16,000 square feet and offer over 30 group exercise classes in our beautiful studio and lower level, including LES Mills Body Pump, RPM, spin, TRX, boxing, ZUMBA and STRONG. We also offer cardio, free weights and circuit machines in our 24/7 gym space as well as individual and small group training sessions tailored to YOUR needs. Core Club thanks the community for your support and we look forward to serving you for years to come!
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JANE BRAYSHAW RYNASKI
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Just for You Floral Design Studio
Located at Swedish Bodyworks 454C Main Street Durham, CT 06422 (603) 616-9968
Since starting my career 10 years ago at a 4 Diamond resort & spa in the heart of the White Mountains, providing therapeutic bodywork at the highest level, I’ve desired to bring my expertise to a more private setting. Falling in love with the Durham & Middlefield area, I started my business here. My goal is to provide exceptional massage therapy services catering to the overworked, overtired, over-stressed and to those committed to treating their bodies with care. I want to be the person & the place you look forward to coming to for peace of mind & pain relief. Let me help you to feel and be the healthiest version of yourself, one massage at a time.
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Jane Brayshaw Rynaski has been designing floral arrangements since she got her first job at the age of 16 at Keser’s Florists in Middletown. After graduation from Coginchaug High School, Jane attended The Rittner School of Floral Design in Boston where she received her certificate. She then returned to Connecticut where she began her career working in the floral industry, eventually deciding she would like to concentrate her efforts on weddings and special events. Her business, Just For You Floral Design Studio, located at 140 West Street in the old Lyman Gun Sight building in Middlefield, evolved at that point. Without the day to day operations of a full service florist shop, Jane is able to focus her creativity on each individual event, thereby making each wedding or event uniquely personalized: “Just For You.” Jane keeps current on new trends by attending industry workshops and conferences on a regular basis. She has studied under many nationally and internationally known designers. Just For You also carries invitations, rental items, bridal accessories and services are available for custom floral design. To be able to devote her time to each individual event, Just For You is by appointment only. Jane would be pleased to hear from you if you have an event coming up. You can reach her at 860-349-0575.
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Tammy Gullo, owner of Wild Wisteria, a floral and gift boutique in Durham, has been a floral designer for over 25 years. Her passion for designing and owning her own business started while growing up at her family’s store, The Garden Shoppe in Wallingford. In 1996, Tammy started a floral home demonstration business called Creative Floral Designs. For over 12 years, she brought her creative touch into the homes of people interested in her unique designs. Tammy’s floral work has also been featured at the New York Gift shows.
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Today, Wild Wisteria is a home away from home where custom floral designs and home decorating ideas are offered in a friendly and personal manner. As you walk through the doors of Wild Wisteria you will feel like you are transformed into another world with the wonderful fragrances, the soothing music and beautiful decor. Tammy and Alyssa have many unique gifts for all occasions complete with gift-wrapping. There is something here for everyone from floral arrangements, home decor, fragrant candles & potpourri to inspirational frames & books, aromatherapy, bath & body, chocolate truffles, Stonewall Kitchen and women’s accessories. A visit to Wild Wisteria is a feast for the eyes... a solution for that perfect gift... and an experience of polite friendliness.
Vivian Caturano is the owner of J.C. Farm & Greenhouses. The business was started January 1st, 2000 and over the past eighteen years we have grown to better serve the community. We offer a large variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and hanging baskets as well as planters, all to beautify your gardens and home. We also offer fresh fruit and vegetables during the summer months. Vivian Lives in Durham with her children. She is involved in a lot of school fundraisers and local charities. Vivian, along with her children take pride in their work and hope to pass their experience onto the customer.
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Friday, June 22, 2018
Middlefield summer camp returns in July
Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday. Storytime – Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Drop-in.
Durham Public 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 kids:
2018 Summer Reading “Volunteen� Orientation. Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m. For new volunteens (ages 12 and up). Returning volunteens should contact Gina at 860-3499544, ext. 2. YA Yoga and Meditation. Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m. Grades 6 and up. No registration. Teens Books & Buzz. Wednesday, June 27, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. “The Raven Boys� by Maggie Stiefvater. No registration. Programs for adults:
Farmers Market Storytime. Thursdays, 5 p.m., on the Town Green. All ages welcome.
Writers’ Group. Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. Bring samples of current writing projects to share. Ages 17 and up. Drop in.
Mr. Joe Family Concert. Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. Acoustic concert for the whole family. Registration required.
Movie Matinees. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org for list of movies.
campers get to explore team-building challenges, arts and crafts activities, and age-appropriate physical education games.
Coginchaug Area Transition is holding a guided tour of Kalmia Gardens on Route 147, followed by a discussion of a plan to organize a Common Good Garden on Thursday, June 28, 6:30 p.m.
We would like to have the garden operational by the summer of 2019, and we would also like it to serve as an educational resource where children, or anyone else, could come and learn about gardening.
A Common Good Garden is a garden specifically planted and tended by volunteers in order to supply fresh and healthy (no chemicals) produce to those who may not have ready access to it.
Whoever is interested in this program is most welcome to come, and bring a friend or two. Bring a sandwich if you’d like. Drinks and dessert provided by CAT. Besides the discussion of CAT’s Common Good Garden plan, the evening will include a tour of Tim Gastler’s fabulous and productive Kalmia Gardens. For more information, call Betsy St. John (860-3499174), Judy Moeckel (860280-7638), Jen Huddleston or Sue VanDerzee (860-3490777). — Press Release
Once a week, the camp offers optional field trips where campers can go bowling, roller skating, trampolining, and more. For more information and to register online, visit middlefieldct.re cdesk.com. — Submitted by Sean Rog ers and David Trombetta
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Friday, June 22, 2018
GENERATIONS UNITE
Durham Fair plans ‘mega’ class reunion The Durham Fair is planning a “mega” class reunion of all Coginchaug Regional High School and Durham High School alumni, said fair entertainment coordinator Wendy Manemeit in a news release, to meet at the 100th fair in 2019. Anyone from the classes of 1950 to 2018 who want to help create the reunion should email Manemeit at wmanemeit@hotmail.com.
CONNECT WITH US SOCIALLY FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL Durham-Middlefield Girl Scouts marched in the Memorial Day parade with Lillian White, who at 101 years old, is Durham's oldest Girl Scout.
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A Red Carpet High School Athletes Awards Event
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10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry Street, Southington, CT
AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED Record-Journal Top Male & Female Scholar Athlete Record-Journal Top Male & Female Athlete Top Athletes by Sport (over 20 categories) Coach of the Year
SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018
Brunch will be served and the public is invited to this special event.
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More than 300 local high school athletes from seven high schools in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire for their athletic achievements throughout the school year. RJ Athletes of the Week RJ Scholar Athletes • All RJ Teams
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Joe Zone, WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News Sports Director
Kevin Negandhi, anchor for the 6p.m. ET SportsCenter on ESPN. In addition to being a part of an Emmy nominated SportsCenter, Negandhi has hosted NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Outside the Lines, College Football Live, NBA Tonight, the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four and the 2015 Special Olympics World Games.
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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Record-Journal Scholar Athletes & Brunch Sponsor
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jim Calhoun will no longer be able to appear at our event. However, we are thrilled to announce Kevin Negandhi from ESPN’s SportsCenter as our new keynote speaker.
Come celebrate your local athletes!
Reserve your seats online today at:
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Authorities identify man who drowned in Durham DURHAM — Authorities have identifed the man who drowned at Millers Pond State Park on Saturday afternoon as a Southington resident.
Donovan Perry, 27, was pulled from the pond Saturday and pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lee Sawyer, a spokesman for the
state Department of Energy Saturday and were on the and Environmental Protection. scene for about two hours. Emergency crews responded to the park about 1:50 p.m.
— Devin Leith-Yessian
Welcome to On The Menu. Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com 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. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
AJ’s Oasis Café
142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe New Menu, Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Family Owned, operated. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice Award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat 10-10, Sun. 11-10
Athena II Diner
Colony Diner
Crazy Greek
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Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Lounge
Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop
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.
1143 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT 06479 Monday - Thursday 11AM-8:45PM Friday and Saturday 11AM-9PM Like Greek food? Try our famous Greek dishes next time you’re craving something delicious. We’re Celebrating our 1 year anniversary and taking $1 off all food items ALL February.
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
Top off the weekend with Sunday Brunch mountainside. Includes Breakfast Buffet, Choice of entree, dessert and cocktail. Adults $24.95, 4–12 years $17.95. Three Years & Under Free.
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.
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
323 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com Family owned and operated bakery located off 1-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, cookies, Italian ice, gelato, cakes and other traditional desserts.
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Friday, June 22, 2018
Sports Briefs Walk-A-Thon/Run Cat Tales has scheduled its annual Walk-A-Thon/Run for Saturday, June 23, 10:30 a.m., at Middlesex Community College, upper parking lot, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Rain or shine. Friendly dogs on a leash are encouraged to join the walk. Proceeds benefit Cat Tales, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue organization, and will be used for the spay and neuter program and the care of rescued cats. For more information, and to register, visit cattalesct.org, email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-3449043. Basketball The Sunset Hoops Clinic will return for a 14th year this summer. The clinic is open to Durham and Middlefield youngsters entering grades 5 and 6, and will focus on the Business Owner / Service Provider?
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fundamentals of the game and improving skills. Clinics will be held at the outdoor courts at Coginchaug Regional High School, Monday evenings, July 9, 16, 23 and 30, and Aug. 6 and 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required by July 7. Visit cbcthunder.org to register. Soccer Coginchaug Soccer Club Fall 2018 registration is now open. Players will benefit from one the most innovative youth soccer programs, training players of all abilities in every aspect of the game. In the Fall 2018 season, the club will offer teams from Pre-K to U15 (open to all non-high school students born between Jan. 1, 2004 to Dec. 31, 2013). Register at coginchaugsoccer.org. Registration ends Sept. 1. Late fees begin July 15.
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The K-2nd grade clinics will be run by the Technical Training Staff with the help of parent volunteers. The Technical Training Staff will also provide technical and developmental support to Fall Travel teams and coaches. The Coginchaug Soccer Club’s Monthly Membership meetings are held the first Sunday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Anyone interested in helping the club in any capacity is encouraged to attend. Current open positions include Uniform Coordinator and Clinic Coordinators as well as other board positions. For more information, email coginchaugsoccer@ gmail.com.
Durham Market defeated Dean Autoworks 9-5 to win the championship series, 2-1, and claim the 2018 Coginchaug Little League Major League title.
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Listen up, shoe-lovers tion or prevention of inflammation, and an increase in metabolic activity. These benefits can be experienced within 30 minutes of being barefoot on rock, dirt, grass, or in water.
Well, this is a subject near and dear to my heart. Going barefoot, of course. My tootsies are in heaven. And apparently they know what they’re doing, because research backs them up.
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Earthing may help offset the negative energy put out by our gadgets. We are surrounded by electromagnetic waves that fill our cells with an excess of positivelycharged electrons. We need the negatively-charged electrons that direct contact with the earth gives us.
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There are other benefits, too. Research has shown that you would do well to do your running shoeless. Barefoot runners usually land on the balls of their feet, whereas the shod folks tend to land on their heels first. Landing on the front of your feet first means less collision with the earth. Heel-strikers may be causing impacts that are up to three times a person’s body weight.
You don’t still have your shoes on, do you? I suggest you relegate them to the back of your closet, where they belong.
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Here’s the scoop. The earth gives off electrons that are important for the optimal function of our immune system and our biorhythms. But you must be barefoot in order to reap the benefits. Shoes today, which are usually composed of synthetic materials, block the electrical charge of the earth.
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“Earthing” is the term used to describe the benefits of going barefoot. (I knew I was a trend setter!) So come along with me, won’t you, while I share with you what an Internet search has to say about the subject. You may just decide to kick off those clodhoppers.
Many people – the lovers of shoes, I would venture to guess – have pointed out what they consider the dangers of my barefoot ways, like stepping on glass (That never happens, by the way. My feet are now like horses’
hooves. I could walk on a bed of nails and never know it.) Now I can tell them that I am simply balancing my electrons. Yeah, that’ll make a believer out of them!
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mation and reservations, 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.
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noon, at the firehouse. Items in need include paper goods, pancake mix, breakfast food, snack food, cereal and pasta sauce.
Contact: Susan D’Orvilliers, Senior & Social Services Director; sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7121.
Senior Picnic: Wednesday, June 27, Middlefield Community Center. Lunch, prizes, games and more.
Fill the Fire Truck: The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled “Fill the Fire Truck” to support the Middlefield Food Bank for Saturday, July 7, 9 a.m. to
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Lunch and Learn: 10 Ways to Love your Brain, Monday, June 25, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of
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CT. All are welcome. Contact Susan D’Orvilliers at 860349-7121 to RSVP. Renter’s Rebate: Call 860349-7121 to schedule an appointment for renter’s rebate. Income Limits are: Single/widowed $35,300 and married $43,000. This limit includes your Social Security and other income combined.
New participants always welcome. Foot Care Clinic: Appointments are being accepted for Friday, July 13. Space is limited. Call Susan D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121 to register.
Walk with a Doc: First and third Saturday of each month at Peckham Park, 9 to 10 a.m. Walk with Dr. Book Club: Tuesday, July 3, 1 Michael Kalinowski. p.m., Middlefield Senior Weekly Fun Excursions Center. “The Lilac Girls.” (Middlefield & Durham Senior Bus): Tuesday, June 26, shopping at Clinton Crossing, lunch on your own; Wednesday, June 27, shopping at Townline Shopping Plaza in Wallingford, lunch R O at Panera. To register, call I R E T N I 860-349-0212. Out-of-County Medical: To book an outof-county medical trip, call DESIGNS • INSTALLATIONS • RENOVATIONS 860-349-0212, 48 hours noKitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Ceilings • Flooring • Interior • Doors tice is required.
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Knights of Columbus Strawberry Festival and Car Show: June 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham.
Craft and Bake Sale: June 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Garden concert: June 23, 8
Sunday Craft and Bake Sale: June 24, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham.
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Calendar Farmers Market Storytime: June 28, 5 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
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Religion Briefs Notre Dame Church
Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.
272 Main St., 860-349-3058, Mass schedule; Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m. at St. Colman Church;
The United Churches of Durham
Calendar
228 Main St., 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m.
Victory Christian Church 191 Meriden Road, Middlefield, 860-346-6771. Sunday services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Middlefield Church of the Epiphany Federated Church
From A20 3 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
196 Main St., Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday
170 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860-349-3058, Mass schedule; Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
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Tag sale: June 30, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. 860-3493397.
William J. Lema, D.M.D.
Sunday
Serving Durham & Middlefield for 25 Years
Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.
Exploration Academy: July 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Vinal Technical School, 60 Daniels St., Middletown. 860-3447100 ext. 313.
88589-01
William J. Lema, D.M.D.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults
State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere
General Family Dentistry • Children Adults Saturday & Evening Appointments & Available
State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere
Saturday & Evening Appointments Available Cosmetic Bonding Regular Hours: Gum Therapy Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm • Cosmetic Bonding • Emergencies Crowns & Bridges • Gum Therapy • Fillings Dentures & Repairs • Crowns & Bridges • Root Canals (860) 349-7006 Emergencies • Dentures & Repairs William J. Lema, D.M.D. Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D. RootHours: Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) Regular Tues–Fri 9am–6pm
Flexible schedules, supportive staff, one-on-one care
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Saint Colman Church
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Professionals
Gigantic Tag Sale: June 30, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham.
Science Rocks! Grades K-2: July 2, 6:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor, 860-704-0477. A nondenominational Christian/ Pentecostal Church. Sunday service, 11 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m.; Wo m e n ’s Bible study
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Exploration Academy: June 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Vinal Technical School, 60 Daniels St., Middletown. 860344-7100 ext. 313.
Minecraft Mondays: July 2, 2 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Rock of Refuge Church
meets the first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m.
1234405 863556
Bike Rodeo: June 30, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. CRHS Parking Lot, Pickett Lane, Durham. 860-343-6724.
402 Main St., 860-349-9881 (www.mfcct.com), has roots in both Congregational and Methodist religious tradi-
tions. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday School offered with activities. All are welcome.
Our caregivers are as valuable as our customers
Call us at 860-349-7016
6 Way Rd, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern) 860-349-7006
Dr. William Boylin, Ph.D Dr. William Boylin, Ph.D. Family Therapist
Family Therapist
Specializing in:
Specializing in: Substance Abuse
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4th of July Cornhole Zip Trips: July 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $45. EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown. 860-638-4754. dan@ leadershipsports.com.
Substance Abuse • Teenagers Teenagers Grief & Loss Grief & Loss 6 Way Road, Middlefield
6 Way Road,860-349-7033 Middlefield Tel.Now349-7033 offering daytime hours Now offering daytime hours
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Exploration Academy: July 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Vinal Technical School, 60 Daniels St., Middletown. 860-3447100 ext. 313.