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At work: Picking a local Christmas tree By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff

Herzig: The mature trees are typically eight to 10 years old. It takes quite awhile to harvest a marketable tree.

With the holidays just around the corner, area Christmas tree farmers are preparing for a busy season.

Q: How many trees are ready now at the farm?

According to the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association, approximately 25-30 million real trees are sold in the country every year. In Connecticut alone there are over 70 farms that grow Christmas trees.

Herzig: Hopefully we will have 500 to 600 trees. Q: Does weather impact the growing process?

The Record-Journal stopped by Herzig Family Tree Farm in Durham to talk with owner Warren Herzig about picking out the perfect Christmas tree. The over 100-year old farm is one of three in Herzig Family Tree Farm, Durham. See more photos at myrecordjournal.com the Durham area. There are Ashley Kus, Record-Journal over 20 in Meriden, Wallingford, and Cheshire. Q: How does the growing Thursday and Friday afterthat way we can mow in beprocess for Christmas trees noon. tween them during the Q: What is the season like work? growing season. From eight now? Q: What kind of Christmas to 10 years the tree continHerzig: We typically start trees do you grow? ues to grow. Herzig: We typically start our with transplants now, they’re season the Friday after Herzig: We grow White Q: How old are the trees typically four-years old and Thanksgiving. We’re open Spruce, Blue Spruce and we they’re 12 to 18 inches tall. ready for cutting down and that weekend and then we’re started growing some FrasWe plant in a grid pattern bringing home? open during the week, er Firs.

Coe celebration coming to a close By Bailey Wright Town Times

This year marked the Levi E. Coe Library's 125th year of existence, and library staff celebrated by traveling back in time with several public programs. Their final program in honor of the anniversary is “The World of Rare Books” which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., thanks to a grant from the Cogin-

chaug Valley Education Foundation. Michael C. Dooling will present an overview of the rare book world and bring several examples of rare manuscripts and books. Registration is required through the library. The Levi E. Coe Library, named after prominent Meriden judge and bank owner Levi E. Coe, who donated it, was a great surprise See Coe, A2

Herzig: This year with the weather we had some good growth and on the other hand because of the weather we have some damaged trees because of the fungus. Q: Have you seen an increase or decrease in demand for real trees versus artificial Christmas trees? Herzig: We see about the same each year. We see families coming back for return visits. In fact some of the families that started in the late 80’s, now their kids are coming with their kids. See Trees, A4

Tree lightings planned The Middlefield Park and Recreation Department, Middlefield Fire Department, the Levi E. Coe Library and Harvest Woods Audio have scheduled Middlefield's annual tree lighting ceremony for Sunday, Dec. 2. A protrait of Levi E. Coe, who donated Middlefield's public library to the town in 1893, hangs in the library. The library celebrated 125 years this year. Bailey Wright, Town Times

The Levi E. Coe Library plans to be open at 4:30 p.m. for Christmas stories and crafts. The official ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 on the Town Green, where the Coginchaug Regional High School band will lead the crowd singing Christmas songs.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected to arrive at 6 to help light the trees for the holiday season. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to visit with children and for photos. Refreshments will be offered in the firehouse. Durham’s tree lighting will take place Saturday, Dec. 1 on the Durham Town Green. The event begins at 4 p.m. and includes refreshments, hot chocolate, carols and a visit from Santa. — Press Release

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to residents, even up to the day of its unveiling on June 6, 1893.

“This small building has been erected for you in hopes that it will not only be of benefit to you, but will stand and be of service to many generations,” Coe said at the library’s dedication. “This small library has also been prepared for you in hopes that it will contribute to your happiness and the happiness of future generations to come.”

“People knew that something was being built here, but they didn't know what it was, it was a secret,” said Jessica Lobner, the library’s current director. “They sent invitations to everybody in town to come (to the site) and nobody knew why they were coming and what was in here.” When residents arrived, Coe made a grand speech, everyone got a tour, and they celebrated with a strawberry festival. This past summer, the library commemorated June 6, which is also Coe’s birthday, with a strawberry festival, the same way it was celebrated in 1893. Lyman OrTucker and Mouse, 8 months old, are brothers who are very bonded and must be adopted together. They are extremely sweet, outgoing, affectionate boys. They like to be held when in the mood and they love to play. They will be fully vetted at the end of November. Don't wait! Adopt the boys now and take them home in December. For more information and to meet Tucker and Mouse, call 860-344-9043, email info@CatTalesCT.org or visit CatTalesCT.org/cats/Tucker.

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Q: How do customers pick their own tree? Herzig: They don’t even

have to touch a tree. We’ll cut it down for them, bring it down, net it, tie it on their car. It’s whatever they want to do, but we will pro-

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Herzig: It’s all individual. Some people like the Frasers because of the fragrance they give off plus they are a lot more narrow than the Spruces. Q: How tall is the tallest tree a customer can typically pick?

Herzig: I would say about eight to nine feet. I think when they’re out in the field they lose perspective as to how tall a tree actually is. Q: What care do you suggest after a tree is in a home?

that way it opens the pores that the tree can draw water up when you put it in a container. Certainly the stand that you put the tree in should have a minimum of a gallon of water holding capacity. Keep it away from heat sources.

Herzig: If you’re going to More information can be take it home and not put it found by calling 860-301up for awhile certainly keep 0901 it in a cool place and prior to akus@record-journal.com setting it up you should 203-317-2448 make a fresh cut, take at Twitter: @KusReporter least an inch off the bottom,

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Selecting and setting up a Christmas tree is all part of the seasonal fun, but as the centerpiece of holiday decorations for many homes a little extra preparation can help you make the most of your unique display. Where to buy Decide on where you will place the tree. Will it be seen from all sides or will some of it be up against a wall? Be sure to choose a spot away from heat sources, such as TVs, fireplaces, radiators and air ducts. Place the tree clear of doors. Available space Measure the height and width of the space you have available in the room where the tree will be placed. There is nothing worse than bringing a tree indoors only to find itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too tall. Take a tape measure with you to measure your chosen tree and bring a cord to tie your tree to the car.

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How to care for a Christmas tree When a Christmas tree is cut, more than half its weight is water. With proper care, you can maintain the quality of your tree. Below are a number of tips on caring for your tree:

Once home, place the tree in water as soon as possible. Most species can go six to eight hours after cutting the trunk and still take up water. Don’t bruise the cut surface or get it dirty.

Use a stand that fits your tree. Avoid whittling the sides of the trunk down to fit a stand. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in taking up water and should not be removed. Keep trees away from major sources of heat (fireplaces, heaters, heat vents, direct sunlight). Lowering the room temperature will slow the drying process, resulting in less water consumption each day. The temperature of the water used to fill the See Care, A14

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Make a fresh cut to remove about a 1/2-inch thick disk of wood from the base of the trunk before putting the tree in the stand. Make the cut perpendicular to the stem axis. Don’t cut the trunk at an angle, or into a v-shape, which makes it far more difficult to hold the tree in the stand and also reduces the amount of water available to the tree.

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There’s so much that makes me thankful Ah, Thanksgiving. The name says it all. The time to give thanks for all that we have been given. I would like to tell you that I do that all year long. But I don’t. I forget. Life’s challenges tend to take center stage. But I want to remember. So here goes.

house after being out in the cold all day. For a flannel nightie, a cup of tea, and a good book, with my beloved kitties by my side. It’s my idea of heaven. I never take it for granted.

It’s easy to remember the big stuff. The family, the home, food on the table, good health. The little stuff might just fly right by us. I myself have a lot of little stuff.

temperature. My shower head is a devilish thing that delights in tormenting me. The fiddling with the knob takes much longer than the actual washing of my perI am thankful when the light son. The water will be turns green long enough for scorching hot, causing me to fear that several layers of me to safely scoot under it. That yellow light tends to get skin will be missing when I a bit tricky for me. Do I have step out of the shower. So time to stop? If I do, will that with a barely imperceptible tailgating car smack right in- flick of the wrist, I will turn that knob to the right, and to me? Should I zip on then the water is so cold I through and hope that the light does not turn red until I can’t breathe. And back and forth we go – hot, cold, hot, am on the other side of it? It’s always a momentous de- cold. I love the just-right showers. cision. I am thankful for the rare oc- I am thankful when my casions when the water from Christmas tree decides to stand upright and not lie my shower is just the right

down on the job. I have had some lazy trees, let me tell you. They have wanted to just fall to the floor and wait out the holidays there. Or lean so far to the right or to the left that I get vertigo just looking at them. I love the brave, peppy ones that stand there all proper like. I am thankful when the food in the back of the fridge, which has remained inconspicuous and forgotten, has decided not to go bad after all. Yay, another meal can be squeezed out! I must remember not to neglect the beets, especially when I was initially so enthused about getting them. I am thankful for a warm

must not give me such a fright.

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seniors, rooms for seniors to hold daily activities (We need to do something for To the editor: our tax-paying seniors), exIt’s time for the townspeople ercise classes, Parks and Recreation, night/summer of Durham to decide if we and weekend activities, town want to take over Korn school and turn it into our meetings, nature center community center. The town (kids can see and learn firstof Durham is too large not to hand). have a central meeting These are just some of the place. The possibilities for a ideas we have. We will never facility of this size and quali- have an opportunity like this ty are endless and open for again. This will be a place further discussion, but only for future generations. if we acquire the building. So let us move now and vote Pre-K daycare, school bus this in. The vote is for the pick-up and drop off, aftertown to take possession and school programs, walking renovate the building. The distance from Strong and the referendum will be on Tueshigh school for kids to have day, Dec. 4 at Korn school. someplace to go and to do We need every Durham resi(what they just can’t do at the library), weekend activi- dent to vote. ties, dances or movies, Paul Van Steenbergen scout meetings, adult educa- Durham tion classes, kitchen use for fundraiser dinners, lunch for

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To the editor: In this season of Thanksgiving we would like to thank all of those who helped make this past election a success. Durham had a 74 percent turnout, so thanks to those voters who went out in the rain or invested the time to vote absentee. Thanks to all of those town employees who helped us prepare, set up, take down and generally do the behind-the-scenes tasks necessary to have 3,600 voters come through in such a short time. Our poll workers worked 16hour days and then had to do math at the end of a long day. Our town clerk handled

And thanks to the candidates for being willing to run, and their supporters who engaged in our democratic system. We consider ourselves lucky to be the Registrars of Voters in Durham. Karen Cheyney, Lou Battipaglia Durham Registrars of Voters

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Senior Happenings Durham Activity Center Senior Congregate Lunch – Seniors in town are welcome to join others for lunch Mondays and Wednesdays at the Durham Activity Center. Lunches are provided through CRT. Lunch is served at noon. Fee is $2.50. Live music is scheduled for Wednesdays. Occasionally, guest speakers and other entertainment is scheduled. Monthly birthdays are celebrated on the last Wednesday of the month. For more information, call Melissa Young at 860-3493153. Wii Bowling is scheduled for Mondays, 11 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Knit2Together is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center.

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ter. A fee is charged. Registration is required. Call 860349-7121. Weekly Fun Excursions (Middlefield & Durham Senior Bus): Tuesday, Nov. 27, Olde Mistick Village; Wednesday, Nov. 28, West Farms Mall. Out-of-County Medical: Monday, Thursday and Friday: To book an outof-county medical trip, call 860-349-0212. Note that 48 hours notice is required.

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Senior Lunches: Monday, Wednesday and Friday for residents of Middlefield and Rockfall, 60 years or older. For more information, call 860-349-7121.

Walk with a Doc: First and third Saturday of each month at Peckham Park, 9 to 10 a.m. Walk with Dr. Michael Kalinowski.

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Senior Exercise Classes are scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 and 10 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center. For more information, call 860-349-3153.

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Library Briefs Durham Public Library

The Durham 60 Plus Club and Travel recently celebrated its annual Thanksgiving potluck luncheon at the Durham Activity Center. Members donated to the Durham/Middlefield food pantries and the Durham Giving Tree, located at the Durham Town Hall. Members from Durham, Meriden, Middlefield and Rockfall are pictured: Kathy Cutler, Ellen Cassady, Joanne Nytch, Bill Kroll, Nancy Bihlmeyer, Priscilla Caso, Carol Suprenant and Karl Rubendunst.

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 Family Bingo Night. Nov. 26, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Visit with Santa. Dec. 1, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Santa, holiday crafts. Drop-in.. Programs for Teens

Teen Makers: Gear Art. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. Make art on canvas using gears. Registration is required. Bubble jewelry workshop. Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. Three kinds of bubble jewelry pendants. For teens and adults. Registration is required.

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It’s an exciting time for district schools By Kathryn Y. Veronesi

As we move towards the Thanksgiving break, I am aware of how grateful I am to be a part of a school community and two local communities that care deeply about children. Despite the many demands that call for our attention, it is clear to me that children are the center of our focus. We understand that our investment in our children has a direct impact on the health and well-being of the future of our world. This abiding commitment is evident and so very unique.

u cat i o n me eting, board members discussed a draft copy of their collective goals and objecVeronesi tives as a way to strengthen the work of the board, sustain the work of the district-at-large and most importantly support the identified outcomes of our students.

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able future. It is an exciting time.

From there general suggestions were made concerning an educational approach, As a strategic visioning team school and class schedules, These obligations were dis- one of our priorities was to resources and physical plant examine our strengths, cussed in light of correaccommodations, including which included gathering in- furniture. sponding opportunities. Significant contributions to formation from other colour work were made by the leagues, parents, community The next two years are inmembers and, most imporfollowing strategic visiontended as a time to build with a greater specification tantly, students. ing team members: Tim for the future of our district Fisher: Matt Thompson, Our story emerged with sev- including a new grade reAmy Schaeffer, Tina Hurleral defining themes, those configuration based on the bert, Maureen Hamilton, that we want to sustain and Board of Education’s recomJennifer Keane, Sharon mendation in December. Berndt, Carrie Howes, Amy strengthen. These themes emerged: Sorensen, Jessica Lofredo, Throughout this process, Jeff Bernabeo, Jenny Connection, Collaboration as we anticipate change, I Lussier and Melinda Aron- and Contribution I shared a summary of the invite you to join me in celoutcomes of the strategic vi- s on-Baile y. ebrating what is being deVoice, Choice and Impact sioning process that examveloped at the intersection As a district, we have the opined our priorities for all stuInnovation, Creativity and to make changes of obligation and opportuportunity dents within the context of Movement and improvements to stunit y. continued declining enrolldent experiences and stuObservation, Inquiry and ment, the potential closing Kathryn Y. Veronesi, Ed.D. is dent learning across the dis- Awareness of another school building, Superintendent of Schools for trict now and in the foreseetown fiscal deHdistrict H Dand IW Regional District 13.

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CHAMPION SHEEP Durham native Allen Mesick, of Eureka Mohair Farm in California, participated in the New York Wool and Sheep Festival in Rhinebeck, N.Y. recently. Eureka Mohair Farm won classes and were honored with champion and reserve champion of the show. Mesick is the son of Jim and Deb Mesick.

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