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Festival draws large, small brewers from around N.E.
Durham native founds Boston tour company
By Devin Leith-Yessian Special to the Record-Journal
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Some of the largest and smallest breweries in New England served samples alongside each other at the Powder Ridge Festival on Saturday.
When visitors to downtown Boston want a guided tour to see the Revolutionary-era sites, Durham native Ted Clark is ready for them.
“We try to make the best beers here that we would like to drink ourselves,” said Lisa Ruggiero, who said she and her friends brew beer in a driveway, calling themselves Coles Road Brewing.
Clark used his love of history and a gift for story-telling in founding a new historical walking tour company, Hub Town Tours. “I absolutely love the fact that I get to be outside walking, talking history,” Clark told the Town Times.
While they’re trying to work toward creating a company, for now they’re just doing it for the fun and to bring it out to festivals. Lisa Ruggiero, of homebrewer Coles Road Brewing, pours some of their beer at the Powder Ridge Festival on July 29. | Devin Leith-Yessian, For the Record-Journal
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Fun for all at Nerden’s Carnival Day By Frank LoGiudice Special to Town Times
ture golf, face painting, swimming and even a dunk tank, where brave staff members served as dunkees.
Friday, July 28 was Carnival Day at the John J. Nerden Regional Training Center Camp in Middlefield. And It was like any other carnival, minus the rides. There were games, prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, minia-
The Nerden camp serves people with intellectual disabilities, age 3 and up. Camp activities include indoor and outdoor recreation, music, arts and crafts, and swimming in the outdoor pool. On Wednesdays, the
camp has a cookout.
“I decided that I already knew the content, and the park service was moving away from walking tours … I like to be outside, telling the larger story of the American Revolution,” Clark said.
The 2017 camp season, which drew 89 participants, began June 26 and ends Friday, Aug. 11. “Most of our campers come from the Meriden, Wallingford, MiddleSee Carnival, A3
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Clark graduated from Maine’s Bowdoin College with a degree in U.S. History and, after working as an educator at the Paul Revere House, a manager at the Old South Meeting House, and a park ranger on the Freedom Trail, decided he was at the perfect time in his life – mid20s – to dive into his own business and became the “founder, operator, and sole tour guide” of Hub Town Tours.
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Calendar Saturday, Aug. 5 Dudley Farm market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through October, featuring homegrown and handmade Connecticut items. For more information, call 203457-0770 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com.
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Music at the Mansion has re-scheduled “DooWop DeVille” for Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m., on the back lawn, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a chair, blanket and a picnic. For more information, call 860-347-1064 or visit www.wadsworthmansion. com.
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Dudley Farm Museum Basket-making with Donna Lowell is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m., at Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. A fee is charged. Registration is required. For more information, call 203-457-0033.
Tractor Cruise-In - The Durham Fair Foundation has scheduled its 15th annual Tractor Cruise-In for Sunday, Aug. 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Durham Fairgrounds, Rt 17. The event is part of the New Haven/Middlesex County 4-H Fair. In addition to displays of antique tractors of all makes and eras and the Farm Museum, attendees may participate in the backseat driver contest. For more information, visit http:// www.4-hfair.org/fair/schedule. html.
Wednesday, Aug. 9 Summer concert - Summer concerts are scheduled for Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at Allyn Brook Park. The “Cypress All Stars Band” is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9. Music at the Mansion -
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Thursday, Aug. 10 Farmers Market - The Durham Farmers Market is held every Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., on the Durham Green, through Sept. 14. Vegetables, breads, quiche, baked goods, dairy, eggs, meats, Italian ice, honey, kettle corn, wood-fired pizza and more.
Saturday, Aug. 12 Fundraiser - HELO Haiti has scheduled a fundraiser dinner for Saturday, Aug. 12, 5 to 8 p.m., at 43 Fowler Ave. A fee is charged. The event includes Haitian and American food, a silent auction, music by the Union Brothers, a Haitian a cappella group, cash bar and more. For more information and tickets, contact Elisabeth Kennedy at elisabeth@helohaiti.org.
Sunday, Aug. 13 Car, truck, bike show - Cat Tales has scheduled the fourth annual “The Fast & the Furriest” Car, Truck & Bike Show for Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Middletown High School, 200 La Rosa Lane. A fee is charged for show vehicles. Spectators are free. The event features trophies, prizes, raffles, trophies, music and food vendors. All makes and models of vehicles welcome. Proceeds benefit Cat Tales, a non-profit rescue dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of homeless cats and kittens. Donations of
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Tag sale - Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Over 40 vendors in the parking lot offering antiques, tools, plants,
pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items. Inside the church hall offers clothing, toys, Christmas and holiday items, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, brass, kitchen supplies, craft supplies and more. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 860-349-3397.
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field, Middletown areas, but we accept campers from all over if they can get transportation,” Camp director Carissa Rindfleisch said.
Thursday, Aug. 17 Film - A showing of the documentary “AWAKE: A Dream From Standing Rock” is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., Guilford. Discussion to follow. For more information, contact environmentgroupct@gmail. com.
Rindfleisch, a special education teacher at Pulaski Elementary School in Meriden, notes that Meriden resident Rose Macri, who is in her 60’s, has been with the camp since its inception in 1966. The camp is funded entirely by donations, which come from area service clubs, mu-
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Hub Town Tours offers three tours, each less than a mile, centered around a different figure – Paul Revere, Samuel Adams and James Otis. The tours all leave from Long Wharf and last 60 minutes. An hour of history, Clark said, is enough for most people. “I decided to focus on the 15 years leading up to the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775 … I decided that the stories could be framed around three people who were integral to the Sons of Liberty,” Clark said. “There’s nothing better than walking through Boston to learn about the outbreak of the American Revolution,” Clark said. The goal of the
tours is not to check off sites, but to tell a story, “to humanize the people who were here rather than put them up as a statue and say ‘You can’t be like this person. They’re too much of a hero.’ I’m trying to explain who they really were.” Future tours are planned around Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock and John Winthrop, although private tours have also become a large part of the business. The most popular tour, according to Clark, is the Paul Revere. In addition to the name recognition of the subject, that tour travels through Boston’s Italian neighborhood. “It’s hard to resist a little bit of Paul Revere history combined with cannolis,” Clark said.
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Revere’s story fits in with the goal of de-mythologizing Revolutionary figures. As Clark explains on the tour, Revere’s out-sized place in history comes mostly from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” which was meant to stir pro-Union sentiment before the Civil War. While there were numerous midnight riders like Revere, Longfellow’s poem needed a singular hero and schools began teaching the myth of Revere himself raising the alarm and saving the nation. “I have guests from Australia, and the one name they know is Paul Revere,” Clark said. The Hub Town Tour approach has been successful, becoming the top-rated historical tour on yelp.com and generating positive word of mouth. One on-line reviewer wrote, “His knowledge and humor were great, but most of all his passion for history and for Boston pervaded the entire tour. He somehow kept two tired teenagers engaged and involved the whole way.” While the routes, or “chapters,” of Hub Town Tours try to bring pre-Revolutionary
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of local politics and James Otis, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock took turns as moderators and speakers. “I try through my stories to feel that it was just a town. You boil the pre-Revolutionary movement to individual people and the decisions they’re going to make for themselves and their families about whether or not they rebel against the crown.”
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Senior Happenings Middlefield Senior Center Renter’s Rebate Program - Renter’s Rebate applications are accepted in the assessors office at Middlefield Town Hall through Oct. 1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Janet Baron at 860-349-7111. Walk with a Doc - Walk with a Doc, Dr. Michael Kalinowski, is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m., during August at Peckham Park. Seniors and residents of all ages are welcome. The program is designed to educate and empower participants, as well as get people physically and socially active.
- The Middlefield Food Bank is in need of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, etc.), pasta, tuna, cereals, peanut butter, jelly, side dish mixes. Donations are accepted daily. Senior Lunches - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals provided to residents of Middlefield and Durham, 60 years and older. For more information, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Volunteers needed - Volunteers are needed to assist with senior meals. No experience required. Approximately three hours per month. For more infor-
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mation and to volunteer, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Booce - Senior Bocce is reserved for Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Weekly Excursions - Middlefield and Durham Senior Bus. Tuesday, Aug. 8, Christmas Tree Shops, Orange. Lunch at Bertucci’s or Panera. For more information and to reserve a seat, call St. Luke’s at 860-347-5661.
(cash or vouchers available from Dial-A- Ride). Registration is required. Call 860-347-3313. Free Blood Pressure Screenings - Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled for the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Middlefield Senior Center. AARP Smart Driver Course - Tuesday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. A fee is charged. Registration and pre-payment is required. For more information, call 860-349-7121. For more information regarding Middlefield Senior Center programs, call 860-349-7121.
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Durham senior happenings Lunch - Hot lunch is served Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the Durham Activity Center. For more information and reservations, call 860-349-3153. Renter’s Rebate - Renter’s Rebate applications are accepted in the Social Services office though Oct. 1. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 860-349-3153. Newsletter - To receive the Durham Senior Newsletter, featuring programs and events, call Jaclyn at 860-349-3153 or email jcaturano@townofdurhamct. org.
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Library Briefs Library hours - Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Friday and Saturday. A.T.O.M. - A Totally Outstanding Movie with a take home science experiment. Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Aug. 15 - “Meet the Robinsons” and Aug. 22 “E.T.” Registration is required. Stop at the library or call 860-349-3857. Ice Cream Social - Thursday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Registration is required. Stop at the library or call 860-349-3857. Borrow a Nature Pack - Borrow one of our adult or child backpacks filled with fun items – bug box, binoculars, compass, field guides, journal – to take hiking. Backpacks
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storytime on the green. All ages. Programs for teens Teen Pinhole Cameras. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., for grades 6 and up. Registration is required.
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 children Harry Potter Book Club. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” All ages, registration is required.
Programs for adults LEGO Robotics for Adults. Monday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., for ages 18 and up. Registration is required. Mystery Book Discussion. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. “Murder as a Fine Art” by David Morrell. All are welcome.
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Alexander John Denino MERIDEN — Alexander “John” Denino died, Monday, July 24, 2017, at the Curtis Home. He was born in Hazleton, Pa. on Oct. 29, 1930, to the late Michael and Grace (Moran) Denino. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Denino; his daughter, Janet (Denino) Morganti and her husband, Chris; his grandsons, Nicholas and Benjamin Morganti; his sister, Marie Rish; his nephew, David Denino and his wife, Vanessa Pomarico; and his nieces, Diane Kapes, of Pennsylvania, and Victoria (Gregory) Johnson, of Durham. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Henry, Joseph and Michael; and his sister, Florence; as well as his step-son, James Thompson; and grandson, Joshua Thompson. John served in the Army from 1949 to 1952, in the 57th Field Artillery, 7th Infantry Division during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, and was the recipient of many medals for his service, but most significant was the Silver Star for bravery during the historic battle on the banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. He prided himself on being a member of the Chosen Few who survived the battle at the Reservoir. One other achievement that he was very proud of was that 40 years after the end of the Korean War,
John and a small group of veterans gathered together to plan and raise funds for the Korean War Monument that now sits in front of the Wallingford Town Hall. He wanted to make sure no Korean Vet was forgotten. After returning from Korea, John was employed by Joseph T. Ryerson and Sons for over 30 years. Never one to sit around, after retirement he worked several part time jobs around Wallingford, including 10 years as the custodian at the Wallingford Post Office. He was known for his love of old Cadillacs, his sense of humor and hanging out with “the guys” for breakfast. His family would like to thank the staff at The Curtis Home in Meriden and the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care for taking such excellent care of him, and everyone who took the time to visit him. His family received relatives and friends on Saturday, July 29, in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext. (www. wallingfordfh.com) A funeral service was followed in the funeral home. Interment took place in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. Gifts in his memory may be sent to, Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington CT 06489 (www.alz.org/ct) or Army Emergency Relief Fund, Attention: Donations, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161, 13th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202 (www.aerhq.org/donate)
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Match-making for pets perfectly done By Olivia L. Lawrence Town Times
One of my favorite regular items in our weekly editions are the short submissions known variably as Pet Adoptions, Pet of the Week, or Shelter Pets. The reason this small section speaks to me? The stories told – in just one or two brief paragraphs – can’t be beat. Readers learn the back story on these animals, their likes and dislikes, their disposition and any special circumstances of which a new owner should be aware. And if you’ve ever tried to get a decent picture of your pet, you’ll appreciate the photos. Cats on their best behavior. Dogs posed looking like a best friend, for sure. Friends of Berlin Animal Control sends in cats and dogs most weeks. Hearts United Cat Rescue sends adoptable cats every week for Berlin and Plainville editions. Cat Tales is featured weekly in Town Times, our Middlefield, Durham and Rockfall
Pet adoption contacts Friends of Berlin Animal Control: applications online at www.fobac.org, or call 860-828-5287. Hearts United Cat Rescue: hucatrescue@gmail.com. The Animal Haven: 203-239-2641 or www. theanimalhaven.com. Cat Tales: catales.media@gmail or info@CatTalesCT. org, or call 860-344-9043 or visit http://www.CatTalesCT. org. Southington Animal Control: animalcontrol@ southingtonpolice.org or call 860-628-8053.
edition. The Animal Haven sends adoptable cats (and an occasional dog) each week for The North Haven Citizen weekly. Occasionally, Southington Animal Control sends an adoptable pet notice. These adoption services provide information on health and special considerations so potential human companions can make good decisions. With just a few words the writers convey temperament, needs, and idiosyncrasies. These little descriptions give the pet not only a good shot at adoption but also help ensure the match will succeed – that neither the animal nor new owner will experience unnecessary
stress. Medical concerns are addressed as well as behavioral issue or situational ones. The back stories can be heart-wrenching: abandonments, abuse, animals who’ve been through some kind of rehabilitation – whether surgical or a period of adjustment to relearn trust in humans again. You have to admire the creativity and integrity of these posts. Descriptions paint a picture of “a sweet boy,” “a feisty princess,” “a shy, but curious fellow that will purr for hours once he warms up to you.” Nearly all of these pet submissions are done by volun-
teers who take up this chore week after week. Here are a few more examples from the archives: Cleopatra is a sweet, affectionate black cat. She mingles well with her new friends at the shelter and craves attention. Lacey is a quiet, friendly girl who would love to break out of Petsmart (a partner on some adoptions) and bask in the sunshine in a window of your home. Bendi and Elvi are outgoing, social and fearless kittens from a litter of eight. Several have mild scarring in the eyes from an untreated eye infection before they were rescued.
outside. They did not have human contact until just recently when they were rescued. They are being socialized and getting ready for their forever homes. Lucy is one of the sweetest dogs to ever come to the shelter. She was found by the police wandering the streets. Her ears and skin were infected so badly she cried and moaned around the clock. Through all this, she never growled or showed any signs of aggression. She is feeling much better and is a wonderful dog. The shelter has promised her she will never be neglected again.
Much love, understanding and information goes into those few short senTrinity and Kibbee are broth- tences and adoption serers who lost their owner sud- vices will provide more help denly and found themselves if needed. For instance, Hearts United Cat Rescue homeless. They are sweet offers “a private consultaboys. tion in making a decision Sparky, was found wanderabout adding a feline coming the streets. He is a sweet panion to your family.” little dog but can be timid All services require an appliaround men and teenagers. cation and generally referrals Chihauhaus can be protective, so a home without small from a veterinarian or other contact familiar with your children is recommended. ability to care for a pet. River and Babble were born
Durham among housing grant recipients By Andrew Ragali Record-Journal staff
Area towns were among 20 recipients of $11.5 million in grants to improve housing and spur economic development, the governor announced Friday, July 28. The grants were awarded under the Community Development Block Grant Small Cities program to “advance projects that develop and preserve affordable housing, provide services to the most vulnerable residents in their communities, and also create
and retain jobs,” according to statement released by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office. Wallingford received $800,000 for a project to improve McGuire Court, a 50-unit senior housing rental development operated by the Wallingford Housing Authority. “Renovations will focus primarily on upgrading the community room and unit bathrooms,” Malloy’s statement said. Southington received $400,000 to continue the town’s housing rehabilitation loan program for
low and moderate-income homeowners. With the grant money, 10 homes are expected to be rehabilitated. “Upgrades will include roof replacement, heating system improvements, window replacement, lead paint and asbestos removal, as well as electrical and code upgrades,” according to Malloy’s statement. As of December, five families in Southington had completed home repairs through the program, with enough funding available through a prior $400,000 grant to repair three or four more
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“I know there’s definitely more people” who would apply, Mark Fazzolari, Southington Community Services assistant, said at the time. “There’s definitely interest there. It’s a good deal.”
Durham and North Haven were also awarded $800,000 grants July 28. The money will be used in North Haven for safety improvements at Parkside Manor, a housing authority property. Driveways, walkways and parking areas will be repaired, and hazardous trees will be removed and replaced. In addition, ADA compliant ramps and walkways will be installed.
Income limits range from $44,650 for a single person and $65,700 for a family of four, according to a Lisa Low, owner of a consulting company from Oxford, who administers the program. Information for applications can be found on the town’s website, www.southington. org, or by calling Lisa Low &
The funds will be used in Durham to improve walkSee Grant, A9
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Westendorf Memorial blood drive Aug. 19
Dan Nieves, of Allagash Breweries, certainly didn’t mind having to be there, though. He said Allagash is about as established in the craft brewing industry as one can be, at 22 years in operation.
The 18th annual Charles Westendorff Memorial Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at New Life Church, 350 High Hill Road, Wallingford.
“It’s exciting to come and try different beers,” Nieves said, between pouring samples. When he got the chance, he would try out some of the other beers the breweries around him brought to the festival.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767.
This diversity in beer and attractions is what makes this festival stand out for Nieves, singling out vendors like the local caramel popcorn makers. “People came out to have a great time,” said Robbin Jackson, the popcorn vendor. Jackson and her husband, Herb Jackson, made the caramel and popcorn on site, filling the air with the sweet smell.
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Michael Donovan and Jordan Kasserino ride the ski lift at the Powder Ridge Festival. | Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, For the Record-Journal
“I guarantee you’ll see happy faces all day long,” Robbin Jackson said of those who came out to the festival.
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“Sometimes you need something different,” said Nina Foran, of Fishers Island Lemonade. The lemonade includes vodka and whiskey, bringing the alcohol content to 9 percent.
“(I) definitely hope to try something,” she said. “For the price you’re paying to come in here, it’s cheaper than a night out,” Amy Todisco said, enjoying her sample. Joe Murgo, who is on the committee of Pints for Pets, a beer festival in Altuna, Pennsylvania, enjoyed many of the same things he makes sure his own festival has: great beer variety, a good venue and space to socialize
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For those who wanted to try something other than beer, there was hard lemonade.
Foran said she recognized many of the names she saw in the beer tent.
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a crowd.”
He was also glad to see that homebrewers were included.
The event also had a keg tossing tournament, ski lift rides and local bands. Proceeds will go to Adaptive Skiing, a charity which aims to make the sport more accessible to the disabled.
Peter Gruener, of Meriden, was attending the beer festival for the second time to “sample what’s new out there.”
“They’re trying to start off and that’s really neat,” Murgo said. Organizers said 600 tickets were sold online and estimated another 400 would be sold Saturday, Todisco said the event had an intimate feeling she could enjoy with her friends. “It’s definitely good vibes,” she
“This is such a great place for family and friends to gather,” said Karen Herbst, the manager for Dizzyfish, one of the bands that played at the festival. “We absolutely love playing outside and for
“There’s some I’m not so fond of,” he said, The strong majority, however, were winners, with the Allagash White standing out as one of the best, Gruener said. “I hope it happens every year,” he said. “I’ll keep coming back.”
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It’s a jungle out there in the way of a manicured lawn. Every year, after winter By Diana Carr has retreated, I let it have its Town Times own way. “Surprise me,” I tell it. And it does. For a few My yard has a mind of its years it gave me Tiger Lilies, own. It loves to run wild, with then replaced them with a a lot of foliage and not much carpet of wildflowers. It gives
me raspberries in the summer and purple grapes in the fall. It gives me trees and bushes of every shape and size, and a lot of them. I like stepping out the back door and feeling like I’m in the wilderness. One would be inclined to think, while gazing upon my 1/5 acre, that one is camping miles away from civilization. People have come to my house and told me, “You know, I could mow this down for you.” They look confused when I tell them that all that they survey, is on purpose.
And speaking of my stream. Usually I can’t even see it by the time summer comes, because there is a wall of forest between it and me. Some kind friends, however, took it all down with their weed whacker, thus affording me a ringside seat and a lovely view of a stream that I could only previously hear. These same folks also opened up my pool for me, which required a spin of that weed whacker around said pool. A lovely path around the perimeter emerged, but in the blink of an eye it all grew back, and now when I make laps on my floaty chair, I must duck and dodge as I spin around, lest some mammoth representative of the plant kingdom gets snagged in my hair. It’s happened.
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But things do tend to get out of hand. I fear that getting lost out there is a real possibility. Or that my yard will eat me. Oh, it all starts out well enough. Come spring, there is just the right amount of foliage. Abundant enough so that I have that “country feel,” but not so profuse that I can no longer see the sky. But then things go awry. In due time there’s an uprising of the plant kingdom. They’ve gone rogue. Branches are slapping me in the face. Bushes and trees decide to leave their designated spots and move out onto the path
that leads to the stream, so that now the word “path” has become a bit of an exaggeration. And there are thorns that are always wanting to rake themselves over my body. Burs get caught in my hair. By the time I reach my stream, I feel like I’ve been mauled.
One year I lost my vegetable garden. My rambunctious yard just ate it up. I never found it. The front yard has its own story, too. People coming to my house for the first time usually can’t find it, so hidden it is by all things green. I see them going back and forth on Madison Road, searching in vain. I have a forsythia bush that seems to know no limits. It camouflages the front window, and seems to be getting bigger every year. I fear it will never stop growing. I have a section of wild growth that, if it knew any bounds whatsoever, would be just the look I was going for. It doesn’t know any bounds whatsoever. It has crept steadily out in all directions, and seems to be inclined to take up more than its fair share of the yard. When I park my car, I must fight bramble and bush in order to get out of it. When I make my way to the front door, I have to bob and weave in order to get there. Suffice it to say that at this point it’s all a bit too much for even me, the lover of all things wild. So out comes my push lawnmower and my clippers, and I am fervently tackling all this, because by now I am feeling claustrophobic. And I am pleased when I am done. I have just the right amount of wildness again. Still untamed, but not overbearing. I can see paths. I can walk to the door withSee Carr, A11
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Durham Fair Crafts & Collections Department is accepting entries for the 2017 Durham Fair. All local artisans and craftspeople are welcome to share their talents.
For more information, call 860-349-1816.
Annual categories include woodworking, jewelry-making, ceramics, painting, holiday articles, handmade toys, early American crafts and more. Collections across a range of categories are also accepted. Special rosettes and awards for crafts by senior citizens are awarded.
Durham Fair Art Department reminds artists that now is the time to begin thinking about 2017 Durham Fair entries.
The 2017 Special Category is “Crafts of the 70’s & 80’s” and may include an entry from any of the general crafts or collections categories. Deadline for entries is Saturday, Sept. 9. Drop-off is Saturday, Sept. 16. For more information, contact Debbie Rossi at JRossi4976@aol.com or visit durhamfair.com.
Chip sealing project to commence The Town of Durham Public Works Department is scheduled to begin its annual chip sealing project Monday, Aug. 14, weather permitting. The chip sealing process involves the laying of oil and stone and is expected to take approximately one week. Residents are reminded to adhere to the posted 15 miles per hour speed limit on freshly sealed roads and to use alternate routes during working hours to avoid delays.
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The group was scheduled to set up at the Durham FarmDurham’s Complete Streets ers Market on Thursday, Aug. Action Group is beginning a 3 and hopes to talk directly public awareness campaign this summer to promote gen- to children participating in Durham’s Summer Recreeral bicycling safety. ation Program. “We’re all interested in makBisceglia said that the group ing walking and biking in has flyers to promote safe Durham more safe,” said habits. “Mostly people don’t committee member Cathy know how to walk or ride
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In addition to promoting “bike parks, bike paths, multi-use trails, and off-road bicycle parks,” the POCD recommends sidewalks on both sides of Main Street from the intersection with Route 79 to the Middlefield line and a bike/pedestrian loop along Main Street, Pickett Lane, and Maiden Lane. The committee would also like to hold a “bike rodeo” in the fall to promote bike safety and possibly present an opportunity for bike adjustments.
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Basket-making with Donna Lowell is scheduled for Wednesdays, Aug. 9, 23 and Sept. 13, 10 a.m., at Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. A fee is charged. Classes last 3 to 4 hours. Making a field basket is planned for the Aug. 9 class; registration is required. Making a trestle table basket is planned for Aug. 23; registration is required by Aug. 9. Make a CapNap basket on Sept. 13; registration is required by Aug. 30. Call Donna at 203-347-0033.
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Police cadets complete week-long boot camp By Lauren Sievert Record-Journal staff
tical skills, mock academy and career development. As the cadets advance, they learn skills, such as crime scene and forensic investigation and how to handle scenarios a police officer would encounter, Decrisantis said.
MERIDEN — Members of the police department’s cadet program completed a six-day boot camp at the Uni“They get a very in-depth, versity of Hartford in July. hands-on experience,” he The cadets range in age from said last week. “It dispels 13 to 21. The program acsome of the societal myths of cepts youth from Meriden law enforcement.” and surrounding towns, including Durham, Wallingford Officer Jeffrey Witkin and six and Middlefield. Officer James Decrisantis, who led the program at the university, said there are five stages for the cadets.
The cadets help police at events year-round, including the Daffodil Festival, assisting with the crowd and parking. The cadets can accumulate 400 volunteer hours a year, which helps with college applications, Decrisantis said. The city covers most of the costs, but cadets pay for a uniform and incidentals.
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The first stage or “basic” focuses on physical training and takes about a year, Decrisantis said. That stage is followed by advanced, prac-
The season begins Saturday, Sept. 9. Schedule is Thursdays, 5 p.m., for individual skills practice; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., for team practice and Sundays, 8:40 a.m., for cross ice games.
Meriden Police Cadets march into Il Monticello during an awards night program Nov. 10, 2016.
civilian advisors were also on hand for the boot camp.
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A18 Friday, August 4, 2017 Help Wanted Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is a leading manufacturer of conduit and cable fittings. Currently, we seek the following: Maintenance Worker (2nd Shift) - Perform general maintenance, repairs, basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping and cleaning service functions. Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools necessary, and must have own tools. Maintain records, obtain estimates and orders, pick up supplies, materials and repair parts. Basic computer skills. H.S. Diploma/GED & building/plant maintenance experience. Must be able to read/comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, emails and memos.
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GENERAL MANAGER The Town of Wallingford is seeking a highly exWe are seeking a media sales professional who can balance providing high level perienced leader to sales & service to existing clients with hunting & closing new business. We are manage the Town’s, Electric Utility. This is RJ Media Group – Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company, and the very responsible public retirement of a long-term media consultant has created an opening on our outside utility executive work sales team. involving directing the daily, short term, and long term operations A family-owned company, we publish the Record-Journal, 6 weekly community and activities of the newspapers and myrecordjournal.com, delivering the hyper-local news that citizens Wallingford Electric Division. Work involves want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with responsibility for planthe biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched ning, directing, coordinating all of the activireach and targeting capabilities. ties needed for the effective and efficient We are seeking a tireless hunter with one to two years of outside sales experience in operation of the lead generation and upselling existing accounts. Our ideal candidate is skilled in Wallingford Electric Division (WED). The Gendigital marketing, including social media, and understands how it impacts today’s eral Manager should business owner. possess A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, field such as mechanifull medical benefits and a 401K. To apply, send resume, cover letter & salary cal, civil, or environmental engineering or requirements to Jim Mizener at jmizener@rjmediagroup.com business or public administration from a RJ Media Group is an EOE recognized college or university, plus twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility field including at least five (5) years in a management position, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. The Town offers a competitive salary range of $122,942 $157,308 per year plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications or resumes Music Instruments Wanted to Buy will be accepted until & Instruction August 28, 2017 at the following address: PerANTIQUES - Always sonnel Department, buying old; Toys, miliTown of Wallingford, tary, jewelry, art, 45 South Main St., watches, musical inWallingford, CT 06492, Music By Roberta struments, signs, ar(203) 294-2080. Fax: Perform + Instruct (203) 294-2084. EOE. Voice lessons - all ages cade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports mem+levels,piano beginner- orabilia, plus more. USED Microwave, Collector of Vintage interm. (203) 630-9295. electric stove and NAPIER costume One item or entire esrefrigerator. Call (860) jewelry & memorabilia! tate contents. Call 828-0444. HIGHEST CASH PAID! Wanted to Buy 860-718-5132. 203-314-1355
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476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
Athena II Diner
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
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.
Colony Diner
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532 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 (Next to Pop’s Pizza) 203-439-0960 We are dedicated to providing a professional, light-hearted atmosphere with delicious Japanese and Korean dishes. Catering and Platter available – BYOB restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM.
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
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1474 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-9797 pineloft.com Family restaurant for 10 years, Car Show July 15th 4-8pm Cruise Night monthly. Open Mic Thurs. Full menu 7 days 11a-9p Pizza & dinners. Serving beer & wine. Party Room avail.
Rick’s On 5
765 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-0231 facebook.com/ricksonfive Specializing in hearty American breakfast & brunch classics. Lunch specials start @ $8.95 and include soup or salad & dessert. Open 7 days 5am-2pm
Route Ten Restaurant
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Red Bridge Grill
the purchase of $25 or more
Now open! Located inside of the Village Barn, featuring Chef/Owner Rick Tompkins! Old fashioned comfort food featuring daily specials. Best foot long hot dogs around!
5.00 OFF
Cannot be combined with any other offers. DINE IN ONLY. Excludes Holidays Expires 7/31/17.
3810 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203)-691-9990 OPEN 7 DAYS 5AM-3PM SUMMER SPECIAL: Mon-Fri Get a 12oz. coffee, egg & cheese sandwich with bacon OR ham OR sausage for $4.50 from 5AM-9AM. Outdoor seating, BREAKFAST & LUNCH ALL DAY.
TOTAL PURCHASE
*With this ad ONLY. Exp 7/31/17 *Cannot be combined with any other offers. Excludes: J Roll 30 special and lunch specials.
16 River Road South Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 440-0462 Hours: M, W & Th 12P-10P | F, S & S 12P-12A
20% OFF*
Ridgeside Tavern
*With this ad ONLY. Exp 7/31/17 Monday thru Friday ONLY!!!! *On our regular menu only. Excludes our lunch & early bird specials.
The Tavern is now open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday at noon all year-round. Live music every Saturday night.
TOTAL PURCHASE
10% OFF*
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
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