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Waterline construction set to start in August By Everett Bishop Town Times
After decades of living with contaminated water, Durham residents may finally see some relief. According to Edward Hathaway, the
project manager for the Durham Meadows Waterline Project, work on establishing a waterline from Middletown to Durham should take place in early August. The Durham Meadows pro-
ject began in 2007 when Laura Francis, first selectwoman of Durham, first took office. The project was designed to provide Durham residents and commercial buildings with clean water free of contaminants.
A flowerbed at Leaning Oak Farms on Maiden Lane in Durham.
New ordinance allows agritourism By Everett Bishop Town Times
Agritourism allows farms to diversify their profits, which is especially important to A new ordinance in the town those that aren’t large of Durham would allow local enough to receive subsidies. farms to host agritourism “Durham’s brand is agriculevents. This could include tours, farm-to-table dinners, ture,” said Frank DeFelice, educational demonstrations chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. and other ventures that would bring more visitors to “Durham has a unique geographic location. Because of local farms.
its central geography, Durham is in a unique position where people from all over the state can easily access the town.” Jesse Allen, owner of Leaning Oak Farm in Durham, said DeFelice had reached out to him, and also Tim Gastler of Gastler Farm, for See Ordinance, A5
Those contaminants had leaked into the bedrock under Durham due to industrial processes at the former Durham Manufacturing Co. and Merriam Manufacturing Co., as early as the 1970s. “In my process of trying to learn what the status was, the state of Connecticut said ‘Well, we need to do a feasibility study to find out where the clean water can come from. Would you be interested in applying for a grant to do that study?,’” Francis said. “I then said ‘The public needs to be a part of this.’ So we had a meeting and that’s when it became very clear to me how frustrated and frightened that our residents were having properties affected by the contamination.” Francis said from then on she “pledged to keep this on the front burner.” In a presentation given to the town of Durham in April, it was noted that the major contaminant of the area is trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical that the Center for Disease Control describes as carcinogenic. In order to provide residents and commercial buildings with clean water, Durham was given the greenlight to create a waterline from Mid-
dletown to Durham. The entire cost of the project is estimated to be around $35 million according to Francis and will be entirely paid for by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The plans for the waterline cover a large portion of Durham, as Francis and the EPA aim to not only provide clean water to homes in the contaminated “plume” area, but also in the buffer zone outside of the plume. “What the EPA intended to do was hook up homes in that buffer zone where they believe the plume is going to travel,” Francis said. “They want to try to make this as permanent a solution as possible. There will be properties that currently have a clean well hooked up because they’re in that zone.” Francis noted that the reality was “a little difficult” for some property owners to accept. In fact, there are approximately five people living in the buffer zone who haven’t signed the paperwork to connect their wells to the new waterline, according to Hathaway. See Waterline, A5
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Familiar face takes the reins at veterinary hospital By Everett Bishop Town Times
After 32 years in business, the Powder Ridge Veterinary Hospital in Middlefield has changed hands. Dr. Lawrence Brooks sold his practice to an employee, Dr. Blaire Michael, and her husband, James Fasano, in December of 2018. “I’d worked here for about 10 years part-time, and it was a great location and its got great clientele that are super dedicated to their pets,” Michael said. “[Dr. Brooks] was hoping to keep
it a family-run business and not some corporation. So it was sort of a perfect fit that came together.” For Michael, this move was something of a dream come true. “I’ve always loved animals and there was never any other path that I could think about going down,” she said. “I never wanted to be a ballerina or an astronaut or a fireman. I was always going to be a veterinarian.” At the moment, Powder Ridge Veterinary Hospital has 10 staff members and two permanent doctors, with another arriving in August.
time you walk in the door. That, I think, would be a really great thing for the clients and for the pets. And that’s kind of where I see the practice going.” In a letter to the Town Times announcing that Powder Ridge Veterinary Hospital had changed hands, Brooks recalled buying the plot of land where the hospital now sits, in 1986, from his neighbor and World War II veteran Bob Malcolm.
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Brooks went on to state, “Most importantly, I thank all of you, those clients who have trusted me throughout the years, for giving me the
honor of caring for your beloved creatures. It is a responsibility I take most seriously and I have been hum-
Michael said her husband is a large part of the practice. Fasano is the facilities manager, taking care of landscaping, painting and general maintenance.
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Looking down the road, Michael said “My dream would be to have three to three-and-a-half veterinarians that are permanent fixtures and to have more exam rooms and better parking so that the client experience is you go in and you go to an exam room and you’re there from more or less the
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REBEL WITH A CAUSE
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The courage of Karen Silkwood Too many mosquitoes By Bronwyn Commins
In a 2018 interview on The Graham Norton Show, Cher recalled the first time she saw the trailer for Silkwood in a movie theater. Meryl Streep’s name came on the screen, and everyone applauded. Kurt Russell’s name came on the screen, and again, everyone applauded. Then Cher’s name came on the screen, and everyone in the theater laughed.
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Nobody loves summer more than I do. What’s not to love, right? Oh wait, I know of something not to love. These infernal bug bites! They just keep coming. All kinds of little beasties have, apparently, taken great delight in snacking on me. I must be one tasty morsel, indeed.
I wonder if they were still laughing after she was nominated for an Academy Award. Probably not. It’s an eerie parallel to the events in Silkwood. Sometimes you don’t know what a person is capable of until the end. Sometimes the people we are quick to dismiss make the biggest waves, like Cher. Like Karen Silkwood.
Bronwyn Commins, a movie buff from way back.
speak up when they see something wrong. Karen Silkwood worked for Kerr-McGee, a plutonium processing plant in Oklahoma. Slowly, Karen begins to ask questions. Why are people destroying an old truck late on a Friday night? Why are employees doctoring photos of chemical rods that are inspected for safety? Here’s the kicker: once Karen starts speaking up, that’s when she begins to be painted as the “bad guy.” She is now the one who caused a shutdown at the plant so she could spend the weekend with her children. She contaminated her own home to make the plant look bad. Of course that was after she beSee Commins, A16
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And I know scratching makes things worse, supposedly. But I cannot contain myself. I just can’t. I will scratch and scratch until I have taken at least the top two layers of skin off.
I shouldn’t complain. (But you know I will.) The situation was much more grave when I lived in Georgia. They have mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds. I feared one of the meaner ones would call over his buddies and fly off with me. The worst were the fire ants, and they were everywhere. I think the name gives you a pretty good idea of the sufferAll have come. Obviously. ing they inflicted. You did, I live in an almost conindeed, feel like you were stant state of itchiness. on fire. I remember one And they’re sneaky little summer evening when I buggers, too. I never see was walking down the them coming. So I never road with my younger son, know just which critter who was a toddler at the has taken a bite out of me. time, and he got into a Not that it matters. Itchy is bed of these little tormenitchy. But I’ve got bumps tors, and in order to get all over my body the size the darn things off him as of small mountains. I soon as possible, I quickdaresay some of them may ly whisked off his clothes. be described as welts. No photo shoots for this girl! See Carr, A16
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counsel when creating the ordinance. Allen said that the process took about two and a half years. “What we wanted to do to accommodate agritourism is to look at what the criteria was to create the proper bal-
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ance between the needs of the farmers and the new model of agriculture,” DeFelice said.
finance. He said that he finally started farming because of his “obsession with good food” and education.
DeFelice created a task force consisting of Allen and Gastler and also various state agricultural commissions. They looked at how farm venues hosting events would address issues such as parking and traffic flow at larger events, as well as making sure that buildings on local farms could safely hold larger assemblies of people.
“People want to feel more connected to their food, they want to know where it comes from,” Allen said. According to DeFelice, the increased revenue brought in by agritourism won’t only help local farms, but the entire town. He said, “After they eat lunch or dinner at the farm … They might then go to one of our stores on Main Street. They might decide they want to get an ice cream down here at the south side of town. That initial economic boom that we see in the agricultural area will expand out to our commercial businesses.”
“Our entire business model even before it was approved by the town has been de“If they don’t connect they could be found in violation of signed around (those conthe town’s ground water ordi- cerns),” Allen said. “The whole design of the garden nance,” Hathaway said. is conducive to folks walking The ordinance, established in around, relaxing.” ebishop@record-journal.com 2016, prohibits the use of 203-317-2444 Allen began farming after a groundwater within the Twitter: @everett_bishop 15-year career in corporate “groundwater management” or buffer zone. Failure to comply, or to receive an exception, could land property owners with a $250 per-day 385r Wallingford Rd. (Rt. 68) Durham, CT fine. Those who wish to con(860) 349-5649 nect their wells after construction is completed will Fresh Native Corn &Tomatoes have to pay the cost of connecting their properties. and other Fruits & Vegetables
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Francis also said that while she didn’t know the exact number, she knew that property values in the plume have certainly taken a hit.
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“We really depend on our residents’ patience,” Francis said.
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Editor : Another debate about our most successful democracy will occur on July 30 and 31. This is very important. Voters will soon face an election to choose their leaders. Selection of a candidate is no ordinary thing. In a very real sense, the fate of America and the world depend on it. In the first debate among Democratic candidates for President, it was refreshing to see competent, caring, decent people run for office. Already, the 2020 campaign has been elevated from the depths of lying, name-calling and vindictive dominance. See Letter, A16
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“Nothing has impacted us yet. I am a little bit skeptical of using the water for irrigation purposes because it has chlorine and fluoride in it,” Allen said.
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“Our property is actually named after that leaning oak,” said Allen, pointing to a tall leaning tree and explaining that the town had diverted the entire line around it. “They were very helpful.” ebishop@record-journal.com
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BLUE RIBBON AWARD
Birding for Pleasure Birding for Pleasure will lead a bird walk – “Birding by Sound” – at Whites Farm open space (Durham Fair grounds, 70 Maple Ave.) on Tuesday, July 23, 7 to 9 a.m. No dogs, please. Wear waterproof shoes or boots. Birding binoculars are available to Durham/ Middlefield residents at the Durham Public Library.
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Two businesses honored The Durham Economic Development Commission has announced the recipients of the Blue Ribbon Business Award for the second quarter of 2019. This award was created to show our appreciation and support for our local businesses. There are two recipients of the Blue Ribbon Business Award for the second quarter of 2019; Brenda’s Main Street Feed and The Chapman Manufacturing Company. Those who nominated Brenda’s Main Street Feed for the Blue Ribbon Business Award noted that owner Brenda Eddy has consistently supported many Durham civic organizations
as well as school events and charity events. She donates to many animal welfare organizations as well as running a cat rescue, Cause for Paws, and is a member of The Durham Animal Response Team (D.A.R.T.) Eddy’s knowledge of animals and her outstanding personal service were also noted by those who nominated her. One young member of the Durham community who submitted a nomination wrote, “Brenda cares about the wellbeing of everyone and I love her for that.” Brenda’s Main Street Feed was established in 1980. The Chapman Manufacturing Company was established in 1936 in Old Man
Chapman’s garage in Durham then moved to its current location on New Haven Road when it was purchased by Bill and Doris LeVee. Current owner Tracy Camassar was chosen by the LeVees to take over the operations of the shop about 7 years ago. She and her son, Joel, and husband, Jason, have kept the operations virtually the same, using all American-based sources and materials to create their tool kits. Aside from a great product and outstanding service, those who nominated this small manufacturing company noted the owner’s contributions to the environment by recycling everything including their trash, metal shavings, oil used in the shop and the packaging materials they receive which are used in their outgoing packages. Camassar and company have received the Connecticut DEEP Green Circle award 3 years in a row for their recycling efforts, ridding their property of invasive plant species and for planting native species of flora. The grounds of the facility are a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat.
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Tag sale Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., will host a Gigantic Tag Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. There will be more than 40 vendors in the parking lot selling antiques, tools, plants, pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items, and more. Vendor space is $15. Vendors need not register prior to the event. Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall: breakfast sandwiches, pastry, hot dogs, hamburgers, coffee, soda and water.
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Upcoming talk topics: July 25 – What you should know about vaping; July 31 – Stress Management 101; Aug. 7 – Stick To Kindness.
Craft workshop Join the Durham Fair Crafts & Collections department for its first Personal Skills spotlight workshop on Saturday, July 27, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Durham Fairgrounds Public Safety Building. Attendees will learn to make DIY felt flowers and fashion them into a festive wreath. Finished crafts may then be entered into one of several exhibitor categories at the Durham Fair. Tickets for the workshop are $10 and must be purchased in advance at DurhamFairCraftsWorkshop.eventbrite.com. Contact Kristy King at DFCraftsAndCo@ gmail.com with questions.
As the Coginchaug Area Transition Giving Garden working group moves forward with the DurhamMiddlefield Giving Garden at the Middlefield Community Center, we invite anyone interested to come to every-othermonth open meetings to chart the way forward into more exciting programs leading to sustainability in our communities. The group will next meet on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. For more information, contact Carol Bufithis at 860-209-8497, Joanne Nytch at 860-682-5375 or Nancy Winship Poole at 860-539-1466.
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Boys and girls at Lyman Orchards Golf Club wrapped up their third-to-last PGA Jr. League match of the regular season on Sunday, July 14. In total, there are four 13U teams that practice together and compete against one another at Lyman Orchards. They are the Birdie Bandits, Grip It & Rip It, Fairway Finders and Little Lions. Also, Lyman has two 17U teams, the Whalers and the Snapdragons, who travel to nearby courses to compete. Final scores from Sunday: Grip It & Rip It: 8.5 points; Little Lions: 3.5 points; Birdie Bandits: 8.5 points; Fairway Finders: 6.5 points.
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MUSIC RECITAL The 45th Annual Music Recital by the students of Susan Gregory took place at the Middlefield Federated Church recently. Twenty-seven students were present to perform a variety of music, from classical to pop, and movie themes. Composer statuettes were presented to each student. Students performing were: Liam Fitzpatrick, Ella Marshall, Claudia Loebick, William Wintsch, Abby Cyrus, Ellory Connell, Charlotte Cyrus, Marcus Helenski, Charlie Lisac, Dylan Ram, Isabelle Wintsch, Ellie Nick, Claire Roraback, Daphne Liss, Lena Liesener, Ellory Halabisky, Taylor Connell, Noah Ram, Tyler Fusco, Hope Giammatteo, Alex Nick, Natalie Brennan, Maddie Halabisky, Brian Fernando, Ryan Fusco, Isabel Gargamelli and Gwynneth Palo Mack.
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The Durham-Middlefield Giving Garden is bursting with produce and pollinatorfriendly flowers. What we would like to encourage more of, however, is community visitors and volunteers. Working hours at the garden are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. We welcome any time you can give.
Our speaker on Aug. 24 is still to be determined. Call Sue VanDerzee at 860349-0777 for more information.
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Yes, my little guy was a streaker at a very tender age! But seriously, we did not have time for modesty.
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gan sharing some of her concerns with the union. What a “coincidence.”
Silkwood is available at the Durham Library.
The pharmacy had something that was supposed to get rid of them, but it didn’t work for me. They obviously had set up shop and had no immediate plans for leaving. It was hell. Okay, back to Connecticut, and my ongoing tirade. Sometimes I can feel something biting me, and I cannot see a thing. (I hope those nosee-‘ums didn’t follow me.)
That’s the worst, because I cannot swat anything away. My attacker is invisible. Show yourself, you coward! It’s always a mystery to me. The spiders are out in full force, but they don’t bother me. Except the suspiciouslooking ones who look like they will kill me in my sleep. They have to go. I do not intend to sleep with one eye open. I usually get my share of bee stings about now. They like to set up little villages under
Alright, my tirade is over now. I’ve got to go. I have some serious scratching to do.
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the lip of my pool, and always seemed quite offended when I had the audacity to climb into the aforementioned pool. And they would dive bomb me, leaving me in a considerable amount of pain. But then I read that if you spray them with a mixture of dish detergent and water, they will fall to the ground, stunned. Problem solved! I guess there’s a lot of loopy bees around now.
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Things didn’t end well for Ms. Silkwood, but her influence still had an effect, and yes, things did change at Kerr-McGee. Ultimately, Karen and Cher proved one thing: in the end, people will take you seriously.
Even worse were the nosee’ums. It was just like that, too-you didn’t see them. Oh, but you sure felt them! Yankee that I am, I had no knowledge of these offenders, so I plunked down one day on some moss, which, unbeknownst to me, was full of them. A rookie mistake! Suffice it to say things did not go well for me after that. These little marauders get under your skin and drive you to the brink of insanity with the itching. Under your skin! I had to work really hard at tearing my
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