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BOE reviews goals, hears calendar complaints

Respect for those remembered

By Mark Dionne Special to the Town Times On Sept. 5 at Brewster School, the new-look Board of Education was gaveled to order for the first time by Kerrie Flanagan. Meetings had been run by the previous chair Tom Hennick for the last five years. Flanagan became chair by a BOE vote in July. The meeting was also the

first for Eileen Buckheit, of Durham, as a BOE member. Buckheit, nominated by the Democrats, won the seat over Eric Berens at a Durham town meeting in August. Flanagan gave a presentation of goals and objectives for the BOE. Among the stated goals was a closer partnership with the See BOE, next page

Which way to the Durham Fair?

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Members of the Middlefield Fire Department bow their heads during a moment of silence on 9/11 during Middlefield's Remembrance Ceremony. More photos from the Middlefield and Durham ceremonies on page 3.

Selectmen appoint deputy fire marshal in Middlefield By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

look for a long-term solution to improve the water quality and weed problem at Lake Beseck. The Miller Road Bridge construction will most likely go out to bid in the winter and construction will start in the spring, according to Brayshaw. Currently, the construction documents are being printed and the town is hoping for a Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant from the state in the amount of $250,000. Brayshaw reported that the newly-formed Council of Government — Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Elected Officials — received a $786,000 grant to do See Mfld BOS, page 27

This wagon family was all smiles browsing through the craft tent at the 2011 Durham Fair. Turn to pages 11-17 for this year’s special Durham Fair section. Photo credit: Cheri Kelley

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Soon after the First Selectman was notified that the Town of Middlefield did not currently have a deputy fire marshal, which is required by state statute, the fire department went looking for one. At the Sept. 4 Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw reported that in the process of finding one, they learned that several people were interested, yet no one currently lives in Middlefield who would meet the criteria of the deputy fire marshal. Selectman Ed Bailey reported that he spoke with Middlefield’s Fire Marshal

Stan Atwell who supported the idea of appointing Durham’s Deputy Fire Marshal John Handley. The selectmen also discussed the cost of taking the class to become qualified to be a deputy fire marshal, and they were in favor of having the town pay for one or two people to receive the training, and would leave it up to the fire department to pick those two. The board unanimously approved the appointment of Handley to the deputy fire marshal position. In other news, Brayshaw said a Water Quality Committee is meeting with the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on a regular basis to

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CRHS principal Andre Hauser addresses the Board of Education about an upcoming evaluation of the athletic program.

BOE (Continued from page 1) administrative team. One idea would partner a BOE member with an administrator. Theoretically, this would give the BOE members insight into the needs of the principals and the administrators a better understanding of the budget vision. It was also suggested that administrators be involved in the budget process earlier. “It seems to me we could have a smoother process with the board if we had a little more time to digest the budget

than we have right now,” Flanagan said. Managing the budget and budget information, including cost per student, should be examined, Flanagan said. Closer ties and better communication with the public also made the list of goals. Outreach to community groups such as parent organizations and the soon-to-be upgraded website were mentioned as tools for better communication. The BOE will also experiment with allowing public comment at the beginning and end of meetings. Other goals presented included “Focus on Academic Achievement.” Superinten-

dent Susan Viccaro spoke of the complexity of implementing the Common Core State Standards, particularly at John Lyman. “The staff there is aware that they may have to do things differently,” Viccaro said. The presentation mentioned the course load of high school students with the goal, “review high school course of study to ensure all students have rigorous course choices.” The BOE plans to vote on the goals and objectives at the Sept. 12 meeting. See BOE, page 27

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About 30 people attended Middlefield's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the firehouse. Fire Chief Pete Tyc lead the 30-minute program, saying America "has been a different world since that day." There was a prayer and moment of silence from Rev. Dale Azevedo and comments from state Sen. Len Suzio, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw and Selectman Dave Burgess. Suzio said, "9/11 didn't destroy or discourage America...it brought out resolve not to buckle under any tyranny but to live out American values." He acknowleded Middlefield resident Bruce Eagleson, who lost his life in 9/11. "Your dad and husband is a great hero," Suzio said to Eagleson's wife, Gail, and one of his son's, Brett, who attended the ceremony. "He is the epitome of what America is all about." Before closing, Tyc told the public that the fire department plans to put on the ceremony every year, even if just for one person in attendance.

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Bridge night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. 4C’s Square Dance The 4C’s Square Dance Club will hold a dance on Friday, Sept. 14, from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Brewster School in Durham. The caller will be Ed Rutty and the cuer will be Sue Lucibello. For further information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 272-7463.

Saturday

Hike Meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, in Chapman Pond Preserve, East Haddam, for a hike by streams and Chapman Pond. For more information, contact Lucy by calling (860) 395-7771 or visiting WomenoftheWoods.org. Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. The market offers a variety of both organic and non-organic fruits, vegetables, eggs, naturally grown meat, baked goods, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, sprouts, fresh flowers and crafts. All products are homegrown or homemade by the vendors. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. Shred-It The Lions Club of Middlefield will host a Shred-It gathering, with trucks provided by Connecticut Recycling Recovery Authority today, Sept.

15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Colman’s Church (145 Hubbard St. in Middlefield). Residents of Middlefield/Rockfall/Durham can bring their personal records, bank statements, financial papers, credit card information and other financial and personal assets to be shredded. It is also OK to bring all your leftover electronics, computers, microwaves, TVs, radios, computer monitors, laptops, wireless transmitters, etc. as there will be a recycling component to this Shred-It event. Gas and steam engine show The Tobacco Valley Flywheelers Gas and Steam Engine Club announces its 32nd annual show featuring displays of antique working machinery, farm tractors, “hit and miss” engines and a working blacksmith. The show will also feature a kids’ pedal tractor pull, a tractor parade and free hay rides. “Friends of the Valley Railroad” will offer free hand-car rides. There will be a food concession stand and farm related flea market. Show dates are today, Saturday, Sept. 15, and tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haddam Meadows State Park, Route 154, Haddam. Free parking and admission. For show information, contact Russ Bengtson at (860) 347-5774.

Sunday

Community Hymn Sing and Supper As part of the celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal, Durham, has scheduled a hymn sing and supper for Sunday, Sept. 16. The hymn sing begins at 4 p.m. at the church at 196 Main St. A free community supper in the church hall will follow from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The hymn sing and supper are free and open to the public. Free-will donations, to benefit the church fund repair Hook and Hasting organ, will be accepted. For more information, call Judy Moeckel

at (860) 663-2703, (860) 280-7638 or email jmoeckel@comcast.net. Run (& Walk) for the Woods Connecticut Forest & Park Association, located in Rockfall, is holding a Run (& Walk) for the Woods event to protect forests and trails and help educate children and adults about the environment and healthful recreation. The event is today, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sessions Woods, Route 69 in Burlington. The event includes a 5K trail race and 5K trail walk. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; 5K trail race begins at 9:30 a.m.; 5K walk starts at 10 a.m. There also will be other family fun activities. Run or Walk and ask for pledges to support CFPA. For more information, visit runandwalkforthewoods.dojiggy.com. Four Seasons Plus concert The Four Seasons Plus concert “Mostly Baroque” will take place today, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. Come hear beautiful selections from the Baroque Repertoire. There is a fee to attend. Reception following concert. For information and directions, call (860) 663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org. Gas and steam engine show The Tobacco Valley Flywheelers Gas and Steam Engine Club announces its 32nd annual show featuring displays of antique working machinery, farm tractors, “hit and miss” engines and a working blacksmith. The show will also feature a kids’ pedal tractor pull, a tractor parade and free hay rides. “Friends of the Valley Railroad” will offer free hand-car rides. There will be a food concession stand and far- related flea market. Show dates are today, Sunday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haddam Meadows State Park, Route 154, Haddam. Free parking and admission. For show information, contact Russ Bengtson at (860) 347-5774.

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Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunch on Monday is game time, which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Pedersen, senior café manager, at (860) 349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org.

Bridge night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. CATALES CATALES has scheduled its fall Spay-ghetti dinner for Friday, Sept. 21, at the Fox Parish Center, 10 Elm St., Middletown. Arrive at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. A teacup raffle and silent auction will be featured. For more information or reservations, call (860) 344-9043 or email infor@catales.org.

Wednesday

TOPS Meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 3499558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 349-9433 for more information.

Thursday

Produce collection John Lyman School students will collect homegrown vegetables and fruits today, Sept. 20. Produce may be dropped off in the boxes in the John Lyman School lobby between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations from the community are welcome. The produce will be delivered to the residents of Sugarloaf Senior Housing in Middlefield and Mauro Meadows in Durham. Contact Margo Novak at (860) 349-7240 or mnovak@ rsd13.org.

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Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center.

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Obituary Donald E. Knickerbocker

Norma E. Chevrier, 76, of Rockfall, formerly of Wallingford, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Eastport, Maine, the daughter of the late Edmond and Blanche (Robinson) Chevrier. She was a part-time teacher at Grace Lutheran Preschool. Norma was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to many. She is survived by her daughters, Evelyn “Lyn” Wyskiel and her husband, James, of Middlefield, Susan

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Bravo and her husband, Andrew, of Wallingford, Kristine Gonzalez and her husband, Jimmy, of Hartford, and Diana Chevrier Smith, of Brookline, Mass.; a brother, John “Jack” Chevrier, of Mississippi; a sister, Blanche “Pat” Chevrier, of Eastport, Maine; four grandchildren, John S. Adams III, Kathleen M. Adams, Kayla Linn Gonzalez, Alexander J. Wyskiel; her special friends, Patty White Morgan, Matt Campsi, Larry Krozel; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Alice Shaw; and two brothers, Joseph and Paul Chevrier. Services were held Sept. 10, 2012 from Biega Funeral Home, Middletown, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Colman Church, Middlefield. Burial was in Middlefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Colman Church Choir Fund (for the trip to Rome), PO Box 457, Middlefield, CT 06455 or to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital, PO Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102-5037. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Donald E. Knickerbocker, 69, of Branford, peacefully passed away Sept. 4, 2012, at his home. He was born in Middletown, son of the late Charles and Helen Byers Knickerbocker. He was a longtime history teacher at North Branford High School, where he positively impacted the lives of countless students. As an avid sports fan, he was also the athletic director and baseball coach there, guiding several teams and athletes to state honors, and helping many further their sports careers at the collegiate level. His dedication to youth sports was further evident when he co-founded the youth football program in the Town of Branford. He also achieved statewide recognition when he became the first teacher in the State of Connecticut to be drafted during the Vietnam War, serving proudly in the U.S. Air Force overseas. He is survived by his sons, Dean Knickerbocker, of Virginia Beach, Va. and David

Knickerbocker, of Branford; his sister, Susan Leining, of Durham; his grandchildren, Jacob, Ava, Madelyn and Ryan; and his loving friend, Elizabeth Galligan. He was predeceased by his dear friend, Doreen Knickerbocker. Burial will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Columbus House, 586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, New Haven, CT 06519. Those wishing to send condolences online may do so at www. keenanfuneralhome.com.

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Transfer approved for new rescue pumper By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

on Town Engineering funds, which will receive $67,743 in the transfer, Finance Officer Maryjane Malavasi explained there were unanticipated large items, including the engineering cost of the salt shed project, the Pent Road project and Bear Rock Road project. The third item approved was carryovers totaling $213,246 from ConsultantsIT Feasibility Study, PW Equipment Leases, Guard Rails, Pipe, Bear Rock Road, Old Farms Road, Stagecoach Road, Indian Lane, Emergency Services Facili-

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Four items were voted on and passed unanimously at a Special Town Meeting in Durham Sept. 10, with less than two dozen in attendance. The first item approved was the transfer of $530,000 from the Reserve for Fire Apparatus to CIP-Fire Department Apparatus for the purchase of a new custom rescue pumper. The purchase of this truck will be a replacement, not an addition to the fleet, said First Selectman Laura Francis. According to firefighter Bill Curtis, the new rescue pumper will replace Durham 3, the current pumper that is involved in 70 percent of emergency calls. Curtis said not only is the new pumper a replacement, it is an upgrade as it can accommodate all the equipment. The second item approved was the transfer of $150,564 from the Contingency, Health Benefits and

Highway Department Wages lines to the Town Engineering, Finance Department, Unemployment Compensation, Seasonal Wages, Highway Vehicle Maintenance, Highway Vehicle Fuel, Cherry Lane Drainage, Tax Refunds and EOC Relocation Project lines. “This is the time of year we balance out the books,” Francis said. “This is when we look at items that have been overspent and balance them with items that have been underspent.” In response to a question

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Damaging effects of EMR To the editor: There are two types of radiation hazards from wireless technology: thermal/heat and electromagnetic/microwave. The best recent review of electromagnetic radiation effects is Amy Worthington’s 2008 “Generation X-Ray”, originally published in the Idaho Observer. Talal Jabari’s film “Full Signal” was released in 2009, and TouTube.com is a rich source. There is a huge amount of information on the damaging biological effects of EMR, and it is suppressed in the U.S. Documented disease from EMR includes electrosensitivity syndrome; cancer, especially brain tumors; progressive blindness and deafness; injury to neurons and small blood vessels; hormonal disruption; allergies; Alzheimer plaques in the brain; attention disorders; obesity; epilepsy; allergies; depression; bipolar illness; and immune dysfunction. Worthington and others warn that we are damaging our children and ourselves by handling communications equipment and living in a wireless electromagnetic soup, worsening by the day.

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Letters to the Editor Two minutes on a cell for the past 30 years. We are phone causes instant cell writing to express our sincer- Willy’s Friends damage in a child’s brain. est gratitude for all you have to the rescue One hour causes shrinkage done to partner in raising the of neurons and permanent brain damage. The universal embrace of wireless technology in schools in the name of educational progress is frying our children’s brains and ensuring them a future of crippling disease. An effective shield is a piece of aluminum foil between the device face and the user (shiny side up). Other items are available online. Our choices are to (1) adapt biologically to our increasingly toxic environmental electromagnetic soup; (2) live where the effects are minimal (caves, wilderness); (3) dress in shielding fabrics and wear items that protect us (e.g., rose quartz); (4) severely limit ourselves and prohibit use by our children, or (4) change our world. The very least we can do is to stop nuking our children. Sue McIntosh, M.D. Durham

community’s children. It takes a special type of woman to open her home 50 weeks per year from morning to night. We knew that a home daycare was right for Lilly — we wanted her to have a special connection with the person she would spend nearly eight hours a day with; and Mrs. Shumway offered such a bond. She provided the type of home environment that any child would thrive in — she loves them as her own, cooks nutritious meals and has been another “grandma” to so many. In addition, Mrs. Shumway educates our children through songs, coloring, appropriate toys that inspire creativity and basic instruction. She also encourages good manners, prayer and patriotism. Lilly is moving on to kindergarten this year and is prepared to meet the challenge.

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Mrs. Shumway, you have left an incredible mark on our lives and the lives of so many in the community. Thank you.

To the editor: A special thank you to Mrs. Irene Shumway who is retiring this year from the daycare she has run in her home

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Government Meetings Durham Government Middlefield Government Calendar Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Tuesday, Sept. 18 Board of Finance, 6 p.m. at Town Hall Wednesday, Sept. 19 Recreation Committee, 7 p.m. at DAC Planning & Zoning, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 Senior Citizen Board, 12:20 p.m. at DAC DMIAAB 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. at Town Hall

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, Sept. 18 Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 Inland/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 DMIAAB, 7 p.m. Board of Finance, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 Middlefield Housing Authority, 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.

To the editor: With so many stories of sadness and woe regarding abandoned animals, I want to share a heartwarming story about a dog named Rex. Rex is a five-month-old Chihuahua that was abandoned in Meriden and brought to the Meriden Humane Society. He is incredibly affectionate and knows no stranger. Our family fostered Rex, and it was soon discovered that he had a serious congenital heart defect called pulmonic stenosis. A specialized procedure,

balloon valvuloplasty, was needed to correct the condition. Funds were needed to repair Rex’s condition and time was of the essence. That is where Help Willy’s Friends stepped in and provided the majority of the funding for Rex’s procedure. Through their generosity, along with the generosity of Tufts University Veterinary School and Meriden Humane Society donors, Rex was able to have his life-saving procedure. Rex is lucky he found his way to the Meriden Humane Society, where with the generosity of Help Willy’s See Letters next page

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Letters (Continued from page 8) Friends, he will now live a normal life in his forever home. I hope this story inspires people to donate to worthwhile groups, such as Help Willy’s Friends, that provide support for indigent animals. Melanie Gargamelli Durham

Committed To the editor: Durham is one of Connecticut’s most beautiful towns, which is why we need

people in Hartford who share our belief in preserving the environment. Thankfully, we have a candidate for the State Senate in the 34th District who does. Throughout his career, Steve Fontana has protected the environment, working on everything from recycling to open space acquisition. Durham needs people in Hartford who believe in preserving not only our scenic beauty but the quality of our air and water as well. Steve is committed to these issues and that’s why I’ll be voting for him. Rick Huntley Durham

Atwells celebrate 60 years

Bob and Peg Atwell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary over the Labor Day weekend with their family. They were married on Sept. 6, 1952. The couple met when Bob was playing in a band and two mutual friends invited them to go out on a double date. Bob used to walk all the way from Durham to Cedar Street in Rockfall to see Peg and help out on her family’s farm when the two were dating. Bob and Peg have two children, Bob and Jody; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

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Everyone will benefit from restoration of Powder Ridge

is met with a gauntlet of reguAt the time of my last collations and those who only live umn, I didn’t know the outto find fault, to prevent succome of the Powder Ridge refcess, to discourage, to chase erendum. But now I do. The away. My point is we have people have once again spoken among us an entrepreneurial quite clearly. Forty years ago, family attempting something this town supported PR. Twenvery exciting. Every one readty years ago we supported PR, ing this column will in some and today, more than ever, the way benefit from the restorapeople want back what we tion of PR. So, why not take a once had — a viable, functiondeep breath, smile and ask the ing PR. Hayes family what we can do Culling through my PR to help incubate the eggs? files, I came upon a survey we Jon A. Brayshaw As for other happenings, in conducted years ago that I had the public works arena, we still forgotten about. Out of 162 replan to make improvements at spondents, only two didn’t Lake Beseck. A committee is want to see a restored PR. Now, working on the water quality I plan to wind down on the sale issue, and our town engineer is (before dementia takes hold) working on the new culvert and begin to let “free entersystem under Lake Shore Driprise” and the “marketplace” do their thing. Lest you lose sleep, the sale will ve. This fall we will continue removing faulty trees and complete other activities to prepare not cause your taxes to increase; my family for winter. will not profit from the sale; we don’t plan to Did I say winter? Yes! We will soon enter have the property rezoned so we can build into the Everbridge emergency reverse 911 houses; and restoring PR will not cause your system wherein we can contact those who well to go dry. For those who think the price want to be contacted in various emergencies. was too low, I offer the fact that the appraisal done independently this summer by a possible In our effort to maintain what we have, last week the new roof was completed on the Town lending bank appraised the property and buildings at $660,000. So, the $700,000 sale price Hall. The work was done by Ken Schiffert who did a nice job. is in line. The Board of Selectmen appointed My goal now is to adequately carry out what we have become a part of with the sale to Jonathan Handley to be our deputy fire marshal. Mr. Handley will be serving in the abBrownstone. For years, the State of Connectisence of our own fire marshal, Stan Atwell. cut, and, yes, Middlefield and Rockfall, have Soon, I want to dedicate my entire column been sorely missing what we once had — ento the work our Local Wellness Council pertrepreneurial spirit. Ever so quietly this conforms in Middlefield and Durham. What a lacept has drifted (or was chased) away. For bor of love for those receiving the benefit of decades, Connecticut, even though one of the the LWC work. Among the notable activities smallest states, led the nation in the number include Community Round-Up, GoFar, DARE, of patents at the U.S. Patent office. Today, it’s rare for individuals or companies in Connecti- DMYFS, EDGE, Drug Take Back and Drug Free Community activities and the Youth cut — and Middlefield — to go out on faith, to Leadership Conference. take a chance on building a new whatever. Recently our LWC received a $125,000 grant They find greener pastures in other locations. Even the smallest business undertaking today to help with their work. Way to go.

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Bear sighting in Durham

A bear visited a Durham neighborhood recently. A resident reported that it wandered around for 15 to 20 minutes before it moved on. Submitted by Christina Garitta

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Thursday, Sept. 27 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Rock Slide band members include Durham and Middlefield residents Randy Whitehouse, Willy Stevens, Rob Hammil, Peter Fell and Kathy Meyering, a first grade teacher at the Independent Day School in Middlefield. The group is scheduled to appear Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Durham Fair.

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out the country, as well as Canada, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. He helped form the Malaysia Rabbit Club, the Indonesian Rabbit Society and the Thailand Rabbit and Cavy Club (a Cavy is a breed of guinea pig). He has spoken at the National ARBA Judge Conference, served on the ARBA Judges Education Committee, has organized three Judge Conferences, coauthored the “Registrar’s Study Guide” (the first manual to aid breeders in passing the Registrar exam), and currently organizes Rabbitcon, an educational conference for rabbit breeders. Mesick will be leaving Sept. 19 for his fourth trip to Southeast Asia, to judge at shows in Thailand and Indonesia. “The host club of the country contacts me and makes arrangements for airfare and lodging and transportation,” he said. “I’m very active in ARBA, and

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Author uses Durham Fair as basis for her latest novel By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

Durham resident Leslie Bulion, a former school social worker who has authored several books, written and edited books in the education market and has been a contributing writer to national magazines and on the internet, has written a new middle-grade novel, “The Universe of Fair”, which is set at a fictional version of the Durham Fair. Town Times asked Bulion to share details of her newest book, her writing process and what she likes about the Durham Fair. How would you describe the book? Eleven-year-old Miller Sanford wants to enjoy his town’s agricultural fair with his friends without having to stay with an adult. To convince his parents he’s ready to be on his own, he tries to show them how responsible and careful he can be. But events conspire against Miller, and instead of a freewheeling day, he has a series of fair misadventures involving a string of six-yearolds, his dad’s prize-worthy pie and flying death heads. Why did you write a children’s book set at a

Miller is a character in Leslie Bulion’s new middle-grade novel. fictional version of the Durham Fair? Roaming the fair with buddies is a huge rite of passage in our towns for kids and adults — kids embrace the fun and freedom, and adults have to learn to let go. I knew I wanted to write about that element of the fair, but as with all of my ideas, this one percolated for years while I worked on other projects. Is the story based off of a personal experience? Even though so many ele-

ments of the fair are recognizable, the vast majority of events in the book are entirely fictional, with one notable exception. While picking up her childrens’ exhibits at the end of the fair one year, an extremely nice someone told me a great story about a cake or pie that was meant to be a fair entry, but instead was accidentally eaten by co-workers. I logged that story away in my brain’s “save” folder, but when I finally sat down to work on this book years lat-

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er, I couldn’t remember who had shared the story with me, and my own version of that became a catalytic event in the book. I hope a Town Times reader will recognize her story and let me know! What was the writing process like? Well, for “The Universe of Fair”, first I had to learn about string theory. I still think I don’t understand it quite as well as Miller does. I try to include humor in all of my books, but I wanted this one to be particularly funny. So much of writing is revision, and many lines of the book were pulled and prodded and tweaked to load on the jokes. It was hard work! I understand there are

pieces of Durham history mixed into the book. What history did you use and how did you go about researching it? I spent quite a bit of time in the library poking through the Durham History collection — books, records and old newspaper clippings. For example, I read about the collapse of the old bridge over Allyn Brook that claimed the lives of two men, and remembered that it had been commemorated when the new bridge was built, so I took the short footpath under the new bridge to see the plaque. I read about the old gravestone images and inscriptions, which were creative and quite blunt, and hiked around the old cemetery a few times to see them, and to find the Johnson sisters’ graves — the five unmarried sisters for whom Maiden Lane was named. I mixed these two bits of history together and fictionalized everything to create my own version of “fractured Durham history” like the “Fractured Fairy Tales” on the old “Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” from years ago. You can find those online now; they are very funny! How long have you been going to the Durham Fair and how would you describe your feelings for it? I think we’ve been going to the fair since our older See Novel next page

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The Durham Fair, to me, has always been synonymous with a handful of food items and beverages — chocolate covered bananas, lemonade, apple crisp, lime Rickey’s, corn chowder, mozzarella sticks. I remember the joy of walking through the fair, spotting friends behind the counters of these booths, and purchasing these treats from them. (And I remember my family members and I also working the booths.) Sure, a good deal of it was about the delicious food, but it was just as fun to see familiar faces and organizations — Coginchaug POPS, Benchwarmers, Durham Middlefield Exchange Club, VFW, CRHS Scholarship Fund, Levi Coe Library and Notre Dame Church, JLPA — the list goes on and on. Now older, wiser, and just as hungry for the same fair food, I know all these organizations are non-profits and all these faces are local volunteers. When I see these people running the registers, scooping ice cream and dressing as a banana, I can’t help but feel the community has pulled together to support the non-profits, much the same way we work together and support each other in other community endeavors. Let’s remember to get your Durham Fair food from your favorite non-profits. After all, there are plenty to choose from. Stephanie Wilcox, editor

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around the fair on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, visiting the same fair exhibits and booths he does in the story. Fairgoers who find him and snap a photo with him can win a temporary tattoo of Miller by bringing their photo to the Youth Exhibit desk. And if they post their photo on www.facebook.com/TheUniverseOfFair (or search on Facebook for “The Universe of Fair”) they will be automatically entered in a drawing to win a signed book or a Miller Tshirt. Educators can win a school visit from me if they caption their photo “School visit.” There will be a new drawing every day! And for extra fun, we are having a fair-wide treasure hunt at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Youth Exhibit. Where can people find your book besides at the

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the ball and scored on a 20yard run to make the score 7-7 as the Panthers converted the all-important extra point with 1:49 in the fourth quarter. This was the first points allowed by the resilient Falcon defense all year. The Falcons had one last possession to try to score. Sisk ran the ball successfully to pick up two first downs, but the Falcons ran out of time and downs and the final score ended in a 7-7 tie. This was the second consecutive week with the Mighty Mites ending in a tie. Please join the Falcons next week as they take to the road for their first away game of the season and look to battle Vernon, at 3 p.m.

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cheerleader, said, “I absolutely believe that it is a sport. We do dangerous and extreme stunting that requires lots of strength from everyone. We condition just like a normal team sport does. In order to be a cheerleader you not only need physical strength but also flexibility and energy. Cheerleading takes a lot more work than you would think. To anyone who disagrees, I would say to try it first and then tell me if you have the skills to be a cheerleader. It’s not all clapping

and yelling words; it takes fitness, dedication, leadership and skill. Just like any other sport.” Some readers even questioned why Town Times would pose the question. One person posted: “Seriously? You had to ask this question? I hope it’s a sport — if not, please tell me and the rest of the Benchwarmers, because we’ve been supporting ALL RSD13 sports, including cheerleading... and the cheerleaders have been volunteering at our booth at the Durham Fair

for as long as there’s been a program. Would you be asking this question if the squads were not principally female?” Another person noted that “the Quinnipiac ruling was more for the benefit of Title IX rather than ruling that cheerleading is not a sport. Most of us know that cheerleading is a sport... The judicial system just needs to catch up with the rest of us.” The same poster also said the definition of a sport is

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gymnastics girls are graded on dance and gymnastics, and they consider it a sport,” Hill said. The question of whether or not cheerleading is a sport received many responses on the Town Times Facebook page. One person asked, “If it’s not a sport, what is it, art? Another stated, “Yes it is a sport! As a cheerleader I work very hard and we condition and practice everyday.” Another commenter, who also identified herself as a

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“Friday Night Lights” shine bright for Coginchaug Blue Devils By Jim Scherer Special to the Town Times

Although the field lights are yet to be installed at the new high school stadium, there remains a perennial bright light for the Coginchaug High School football team — head coach, John Bozzi. I am prompted to share my thoughts with you about Bozzi because of the pro-

found influence he had on my two oldest sons. They were fortunate to have Bozzi as their football coach. When we get together they recount stories of how coach pushed them to be better, stronger and faster on the field (some of these stories have us in stitches). Those lessons have carried over into their college years. They have learned to push themselves one step farther

than they thought they could go, something coach had impressed on them. I met Bozzi in September of 2007. In short, I became a big fan. I was attracted to his, seemingly, love of the game and passion for coaching high school football. Coaching football is an intriguing proposition. The idea that you start with 50 or so young men in August and mold them into a cohesive

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I believe there are three things required for any organization to thrive: leadership, leadership and leadership. The players will tell you about Bozzi’s commanding presence; his no-nonsense work ethic; his ability to communicate clear expectations of himself and players and, of course, his sense of humor. The players’ parents will tell you about the values associated with success their young men have acquired through the football program: working hard, self discipline, humility and respect for themselves and others. Perhaps, overarching even these characteristics is Bozzi’s tireless commitment to teach the game and his capacity to care about his players. On any given Saturday this fall you will see Bozzi, in the heat of battle, stop, slide his game plan down his lower back and with laser focus correct a player on how to improve next time. Through the years I witnessed this countless times and each time was struck with how he could separate himself from the frenzy of the game and the stadium atmosphere and go one-on-one with a player. Similarly, at the final gun, I have seen Bozzi put away the game plan and hurry onto the field to express his appreciation to the team (win or loose) or to assist an exhausted, battered and sometimes bloodied player (still standing) that no one seemed to notice. You, too, will see such leadership this season. Bozzi is about teaching values to his players that are essential to becoming the best they can be. He is teaching his players life lessons they may not fully understand at the moment. Ultimately, the game John Bozzi loves and passionately teaches is preparing young men to win at life. Jim Scherer lives in Middlefield.

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New girls’ teams and boys’ division for Coginchaug Little League By Michele Wenchell Special to the Town Times

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Coginchaug Little League is proud to announce that on Sept. 8 and 9, our four girls’ teams played in their first ever fall season softball games. A total of 46 girls signed up to play softball, which enabled our league to have two majors and two minors teams playing in the District 9 fall softball season. Coginchaug will play other towns, including Guilford, East Haddam, Madison, Old Saybrook, East Haven and Haddam over the next several weeks, both in Durham and in the surrounding towns. In addition to our new girls’ softball fall teams, Coginchaug Little League has added a boys’ 50/70 baseball division this season. Twenty boys making up two 50/70 teams will be playing towns from around Connecticut at the Sportsplex in North Branford. Also playing this fall are four boys’ majors teams and three boys’ minors teams totaling over 70 players in all. Our boys’ majors and minors teams will also be playing in Durham and in the surrounding towns until the end of October. Please come down to the fields and support all of our

fall teams. You can view all of the team schedules by going to our website, www.coginchaugll.org. Good luck to our teams and have a great season. Michele Wenchell is the director of information for Coginchaug Little League

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Cheerleading

Durham adult recreation program Co-Ed volleyball Co-Ed volleyball is open to all men and women living in Durham and Middlefield. Meet at Strong School from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 19, 26. Men’s open gym basketball Men’s open gym basketball is scheduled to be held

at Strong School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9:15 p.m. Open to Durham and Middlefield residents. ID required. Nov. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27; Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, 20. Registration is scheduled for November. Women’s open gym basketball Women’s open gym basketball is scheduled to be

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held at Strong School from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14. No fee. Yoga classes Yoga class is open to all Durham and Middlefield adults and is scheduled at the Durham Activity Center. Classes meet at the Durham Activity Center on Monday and Wednesday

“physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. 1) cheerleading is a physical activity 2) cheerleading has rules and customs 3) most cheerleading squads participate in competitions against other squads... Therefore cheerleading is a sport... Any other questions?” Hill said she feels there is a place for spirit cheer in the realm of athletics, but competitive cheer — “or whatever they want to call it” — is definitely a sport.

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New Board of Education chair Kerrie Flanagan ran her first meeting at Brewster School.

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(Continued from page 1) mapping of the new planning region. The 17 towns, which include Middlefield and Durham, passed a resolution to seek such funds to

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do up-to-date mapping, along with gathering economic development data. Brayshaw said in an email, “This is an example of the horsepower that comes along with being part of a larger planning organization and why the state has been pushing us in that direction…and why we joined.” There is an open house Monday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the LCRVCEO in Essex for all member towns and its residents to meet those who are running the COG.

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Personal Property must be declared to the Assessor on or before Thursday November 1, 2012. Filing a late return will result in a 25% penalty applied to the assessment. If you have any questions pertaining to the filing of personal property, please call the Assessor’s office at 860-343-6709.

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Any person seeking tax relief for 100% permanent disability, blind exemptions and or for Durham’s local veterans-option must submit the proper application and documentations to the Assessor’s office no later than October 1, 2012. Applications are now being accepted to classify residential land as open space, farm and forest under the guidelines of PA-490. The filing period for PA-490 is September 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012.

All owners of Motor Vehicles registered in the Town of Middlefield are hereby notified that, pursuant to the Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-110(a), the Board of Assessment Appeals of the Town of Middlefield will meet in open session at the Middlefield Town Hall, 393 Jackson Hill Rd on Monday 24th September, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for the sole purpose of hearing appeals related to the assessment of Motor Vehicles.

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that we are aware that there is a conflict... then maybe I wouldn’t feel slighted the way I do now.” Viccaro responded that the dates were scheduled with input from a Jewish administrator and that teachers have always been accommodating. BOE members also said they would look more closely at the dates in the future to avoid such conflicts.

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High school athletics, which surfaced as a point of concern at multiple BOE meetings last year, were again on the agenda. Coginchaug Regional High School principal Andre Hauser reported that he had successfully applied to the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Association for an evaluation of CRHS’ athletic program. Outside administrators and athletic directors from CIAC will conduct a site visit and surveys of students, parents and coaches. The evaluation, which is voluntary, also includes a school self-study and a follow-up report on how CRHS measures up against the ideal program. “As soon as we have the report, we will celebrate our strengths and plan to work on our weaknesses,” Hauser said. The athletic complex itself came under discussion when BOE member Jeremy Renninghoff reported on possible options for the bathroom facilities. The BOE needs to complete a bathroom structure to comply with a Planning & Zoning mandate. Options included: finishing toilet facilities only on a minimal part of the already constructed slab for $256,000; walling and roofing the entire structure, but only finishing part of the interior for $537,000; or redoing the interior and exterior. The second option would make it cheaper to finish the facility at a later date.

The third option was projected at “just under $800,000,” according to Renninghoff. Prices may increase depending on whether the proj-

ect falls under the state’s prevailing wage law. Calendar Issues A missed date on the 201314 calendar will put the previously approved calendar back on the agenda for the next meeting. During public comment, Barbara Infeld, of Durham, took issue with the handling of this year’s school calendar. Infeld said, “There is a significant conflict for the very few of us who are Jewish ... with the conferences. The fact that the first one is being held the Tuesday of Passover means there’s no way we can attend.” Infeld said that the conflict had not been acknowledged by the district in advance or in direct communication with her. “If someone had put it out

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