Town Times May 17, 2013 by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 20, Number 6 Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Durham Public Library Director Kilmartin to retire By Mark Dionne Town Times

“I love the way in Connecticut they say, ‘She’s our Librarian,’ with a capital L. She’s not the director, she’s our Librarian. That in itself is the title. I love that idea,” said Durham Public Library Director Valerie Kilmartin. Kilmartin will give up the title of our Librarian when she retires at the end of June after eight and a half years at the Durham Public Library. A native New Yorker, Kilmartin moved to Connecticut nine years ago. “Durham came along and it just felt

right,” Kilmartin said. “I feel very fortunate to have been the librarian here.” Formerly the director of branches for the Queens Borough Public Libraries - “all 61 of them” - Kilmartin experienced a “complete change” in environment in Durham. “This is very different, the population, the nature of the town, the familiarity everybody has with the library, how you’re known by the patrons and how you know them - a whole different sensibility. It was fun.” In the New York public liSee Retire, page 23

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Ramp up to ride Photo by Diana Carr

Skateboarder Alex Feniolo sets up for a run on one of the ramps at the skateboard facility at Peckham Park, Middlefield. The skateboard park was built in October 2010 and has been well-received by local kids and visitors, too. Read more page 18.

Budget passes, BOE members chosen at town meeting By Mark Dionne Town Times

Ride to Rockfall Photo by Lee Roski

This rail line runs through Rockfall. The Connecticut Central Railroad Records, Archives & Special Collections, at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries provides an extensive history about a cluster of rail lines that were revived to serve central Connecticut starting in the late 1980s. The opening of the line that runs through Rockfall and Middlefield is included in the archives. This week the Town Times tri-town tour finishes its journey with a stop in Rockfall. See more pages 8 and 9.

Friday, May 17, 2013

The May 13 Durham annual budget meeting featured votes to pass the town budget and elect two members to both the Board of Education and the Durham Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board, but the most competitive race of the night was to select the meeting’s moderator. BOE member Norm Hicks was selected by a hand vote of 43-23 over David Montgomery to moderate the town meeting and also withstood a request that he recuse himself during the portion of the meeting dealing with BOE elections. The BOE elections were anticlimactic as there were two candidates for two seats. Raffaela Fronc, who has held a seat on the BOE for several months, won a full term. Fronc was nominated by Jen Zettergren, who praised Fronc’s energy and said, “She asks the very difficult questions every time she has the opportunity to do so.”

Accepting the nomination, Fronc said, “We’ve done a lot of work, there’s a lot more work to be done. I’m ready to do it.” Dr. Victor Friedrich, who has taught neuroscience at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, and UConn, will be a new member on the BOE. Friedrich spoke to the crowd of approximately 80 people about both his scientific background and his ties to Durham. Referring to grant-funded research, Friedrich said, “I’m used to the environment where we make budgets, we think about what’s going into the budgets and then we live with them.” Although technically only a resident for two years in Durham, where speakers at public meetings routinely mention that they and their parents were born in town, Friedrich talked about his ties to Durham. Friedrich’s prepared flyer noted that he and his family have been members of the Church of the Epiphany for

20 years and he talked about spending most weekends working his in-law’s Durham garden. “I picked a lot of Durham dirt out of my fingernails.” Fronc and Friedrich were elected to three year terms, expiring in June 2016. A town budget with $6,400,076 in total spending easily passed a voice vote. The budget represents a 7.8 percent increase over current town spending. Projected revenues bring the net total spending down to $5,290,555. Chris Flanagan and Robert Czarnecki were both re-elected unopposed to the DMIAAB.

In this issue ... Calendar ........................13 Government Meetings....3 Rockfall.........................8-9 Schools...........................10 Seniors...........................20 Sports.............................17

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Town Briefs

Family movie night rescheduled

The Durham Cooperative Nursery School has re-scheduled its fourth annual family movie night for Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m., at the Durham Fairgrounds. The event features Dr. Suess’ The Lorax. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music with a live band, face

painting, hair tinsel, tattoos, and a crafts table will be offered. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The public is welcome to bring chairs and blankets to view the movie, which is scheduled to begin at dusk. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at the door. For more information and tickets, call (860) 349-9885.

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The MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled a multi-family tag sale for Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 241 Higganum Road, Durham (no early birds, please). Housewares, baby clothes, adult clothes, toys, electronics, books, DVD’s, strollers, bikes, pack and plays. Proceeds benefit Newtown through The Sandy Ground Project to support the 26 playgrounds to be built in the honor of the victims of Newtown.

Roadwork scheduled Roadwork is scheduled for the replacement of Bridge No. 01398, carrying Route 147 over the Coginchaug River in the Town of Middlefield.

charged. The event features, food, raffles, trophies and musical entertainment. Proceeds benefit Eric J. Kalber Xavier High School Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (860) 870-8590, email ejkcarshow@gmail.com or visit www.ejkcarshow.com.

Lane closures on Route 147 will alternate one way traffic between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The project consists of the replacement of Bridge No. 01398 that carries Route 147, Middlefield Road, over the Coginchaug River between Cherry Hill Road and Lyman Road in the town of Middlefield. The work includes new abutments, wing walls, structural steel and concrete decking. Approximately 400 feet of the approach roadway on either side of the bridge will be reconstructed including new road base and bituminous pavement and new metal beam rail. DOT Project No. 81-88 was awarded to New England Road Inc. of Clinton, CT, on November 14, 2012, at a value of $1,681,677.50 and is scheduled for completion by April 24, 2015. The contract is being administered by the Office of Construction, District 1, Rocky Hill.

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The Children’s Tent at Old Homes Days, Saturday, June 8, has scheduled events as follows: Cryril the Sorcerer, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The first show features “Recycling its Magic”; second show is “Magitricity” a show about energy and climate change. Close Up with Bees, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Learn about the life of bees with Allan Poole and taste honey made from different flowers. Recycled Sculpture Contest, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Build creative masterpieces with recycled materials. Prizes will be awarded. Cooperative Games with Jenn, 3:15 to 4 p.m. Join in the games, led by Jennifer Bufithis-Hurie. Curious Creatures - Live Educational Animal Show, 4

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Durham P&Z tackles numerous topics Pickett Lane athletic facility improvement plan resolved By Trish Dynia Special to Town Times

At its May 1 meeting, the Middlefield Planning and Zoning Commission approved changes to the athletic facility on Pickett Lane. Board of Education Chairwoman Kerrie Flanagan and athletic facility abutter Karen Cheyney reported that they had reached an agreement that would relieve District 13 from the requirement that restroom construction begin this year. Flanagan expressed appreciation to Cheyney, and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Estimates and construction costs exceeded what could be accommodated in the 2013-14 budget.â&#x20AC;? The revised agreement removes the deadline but requires that the restrooms be built before any new lighting is installed. Also, Cheyney must receive notice 90 days before construction begins.

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tioned by Commission members as a possible candidate for the overlay zone. Attorney David Berry indicated in the letter that although Silver Eagle was mentioned at the last meeting, it is not interested in being part of an overlay zone due to, â&#x20AC;&#x153;adverse consequences to us.â&#x20AC;? Upon hearing the letter, DeFelice, one of several members who mentioned the property at the last meeting, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That shows I was dead on at the last meeting when I said we should not be talking about specific properties. Once that information gets out to the public it can affect property values.â&#x20AC;? Much of the lengthy discussion that followed revolved around the ethics involved in being part of such a committee, its parallel and possible confusion with reviewing and changing the Plan of Conservation and Development, and varying opinions on whether or not the First Selectwoman expected members of PZ to be represented on the committee. Eriksen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we should be required to put people on the commit-

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If you love a parade - why not join this one? Old Home Days 2013 is right around the corner, and the Parade Committee is looking for marchers for its parade on Saturday, June 8. The parade kicks off at Rogers Manufacturing at 10 a.m. and will end at Peckham Park. The theme for this year’s Old Home Days is resourcefulness. The committee hopes to showcase what local people and organizations are doing to promote living sustainably in our community and on our planet. Activities throughout the weekend event will showcase local resources and ideas to help each other recycle, reuse, retreat, re-enjoy, and re-purpose our local resources. “We want to empower sustainability here in our community. We are a small community with a very rich past, and we have room for everyone’s ideas,” said Committee Chair Summer Lerch.

“We have many entries in this year’s parade,” said parade organizer Carrie Anderson. “School bands from Memorial, Strong and Coginchaug, fire departments, and veterans. I am looking for anyone who would like to participate - folks with old cars, new businesses that would like to have exposure, and animals - horses, cows, and so on.” “The hardest part of the parade is not knowing who is going to show up,” Anderson said, adding that’s why registration is appreciated. Those interested in participating in the Old Home Days parade, contact Carrie Anderson at (860) 346-8954 or andersoncl 1202@yahoo.com. - Elisabeth Kennedy

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Activities abound at library event May 4 was a fun Saturday at the Levi Coe Library with different activities going all around the library. A paperback book sale was held on the front sidewalk, a “paint-a-tile” fundraiser on the picnic tables behind the library, and a ukulele concert in the Children’s Room. Loren Webber, Director of the Levi Coe Library, planned the events “to involve people of all ages in activities families could participate in together in support of local community groups and to generate interest in the library and all we have to offer.” As part of its Silver Award project, Girl Scout Troop 62115 has been selling ceramic tiles. The Silver Award requires scouts to perform 50 hours of community service, and the girls selected the library as the recipient of their service. The tiles will be used for the counter top and back splash in the library’s kitchen. With a pile of orders, the girls worked hard to hand-paint the tiles, either at the purchaser’s direction or as an artist’s choice. So far, over 60 tiles have been sold and painted, with the proceeds going toward the renovations of the library. Soon the tiles will be permanently displayed in the library kitchen. - Elisabeth Kennedy

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Middlefield’s Levi E. Coe Library will be a summer hot spot in 2013. The library has an interesting schedule of programs planned for kids and adults in the coming months. The library and the Middlefield Senior Center will present two book talks during the next month. A group discussion on Adriana Trigiani’s popular novel The Shoemaker’s Wife is scheduled for May 20. The talk will take place at the Senior Center from 1 to 2 p.m. The Shoemaker’s Wife is a multigenerational love story about the quest of two star-crossed lovers to find each other again. The story was inspired by Trigiani’s own family history. Levi E. Coe and the Senior Center will then present an author talk and book signing with Lucy Burdette on Wednesday, June 5. The event will begin at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. Burdette, a native of Connecticut, will discuss the three books that make up her Key West Food Critic mysteries and then sign copies of the books. Children’s Librarian Vicki Berry discussed why the li-

brary decided to present these talks. “Interesting books are a common ground and conversations about them bring people together,” Berry said. “Part of what we want to do is bring books to the community and have community conversations. There’s a lot of anticipation for the talks.” Those interested in attending either program can call Levi E. Coe Library at (860) 349-3857 or the Middlefield Senior Center at (860) 3497121 to obtain additional information or to register. Walk-ins are welcome for the talk and book signing with Burdette. Levi E. Coe will kick off its summer program schedule in the last week of June. The opening program will be a Family Drumming session with Edward Leonard on June 27 at 3 p.m. The library has a number of fun programs scheduled for children throughout July. Many of these programs are either science or arts and crafts based. Ones that are sciencebased include Worms with the Children’s Museum July 1 at 11 a.m., Jeepers Creepers with Riverside Reptiles July 8 at 3 p.m., Zoo Station with The Children’s Museum July 10 at 3 p.m. and Science Day

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Hearing help To the editor: I am writing to share some information with the hearing impaired. Currently, my husband, who has been hard of hearing for years, is wearing two hearing aids. Talking on the phone was a nightmare for him, until recently. A friend of mine told me about a special phone that her husband had installed in their home. There are phone services that allow persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. Each regular phone customer pays a minimal tax on their bill each month. It is collected by the FCC. These monies are put into a fund and the hearing disabled can benefit from it. There are companies one can call that will make arrangements to install one of their captioned phones in your home, and the FCC pays for it. As long as the individual fills out a form, and his/her audiologist fills in their part and faxes it to one of these service companies, the phone, the installation, and the maintenance are free. The phone has a screen which prints out what the person on the other line is saying. For people with hearing difficulties, it is life altering. It has many updated features, and is a state of the art piece of equipment. These phones make an incredible difference to the hearing impaired. Cheryl Mik Durham

Fun fiesta To the editor: The 12th annual “Fajita Fiesta” at Coginchaug Regional High School was an example of the wonderful volunteer spirit and support that is such an integral part of the Durham-Middlefield community. Thanks to all those who helped make the very successful and thoroughly enjoyable “Fajita Fiesta.” The many area businesses who donated items for our silent auction made it a huge success. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! The Spanish Honor Society at CRHS raises funds to sponsor two students in Oaxaca, Mexico, who, with our help, will succeed in

fulfilling their educational dreams. We also sponsor several students every year in the Summer Program at the Hekab Be Library in Akumal, Mexico. We also provide support for the Honduras Children’s Project, a non-profit organization founded by Durham resident Charlie Proctor. We appreciate our community’s efforts and support to improve the lives of children who are born into poverty. Nancy Alberico CRHS Spanish Honor Society Advisor

Hard rain To the editor: Barium, or aluminum sulfate, found on the White farm, is everywhere in the U.S. Barium, along with other heavy metals, comes from the clouds, which in turn have been formed by coalescing chemtrails from jets. Chemtrails are visible jet exhaust that stretch across the sky, and they are artificial. Normal jet trails are very short and quickly dissipate. Natural clouds are non-linear, and all we older folks grew up with them. Controlling the weather has been accomplished by the U.S. Air Force. Chemtrails, which now spew from commercial jets too, supposedly protect the earth from overheating due to “global warming.” Of course the heavy metals and other very toxic substances in these manmade clouds fall on all of us when it rains, snows or sleets. I’m betting aluminum might be at least part of the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, since pathologists have found it in affected human brains. Sue McIntosh, M.D. Durham

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Commentary On the trail to Rockfall This week we conclude our series on the three communities served by Town Times with Rockfall in the spotlight. Separating Rockfall from Middlefield was an interesting exercise. Some folks we talked to said they just think of this particular territory as more or less all the same and were a tad surprised that we’d give the area its own chapter in our tri-town series. We heard that it’s MiddlefieldRockfall. Rockfall is part of Middlefield and that’s all there is to it. A few others we encountered saw it a little differently as they clearly identified themselves as “I’m from Rockfall.” Many villages within towns like to keep the boundaries clear and it seems especially so in Connecticut. There’s Terryville in Plymouth, Unionville in Farmington, Forestville in Bristol - you probably know many other similar “town within a town” domains. We decided it was just more fun to give Rockfall its own day. And after all, that’s what it says on our masthead - serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. So we went for it.

Rockfall was a challenge in other ways. Our intrepid photographer Lee Roski had a few questions about the exact boundaries he should look for in his travels. Even his GPS was not especially helpful when he punched in “Rockfall, CT.” We offered advice that was likely not too helpful, either. For example, latitudinal and longitudinal quadrants that led to the purple-blazed hiking trail. We did not expect Lee to strap on his hiking boots. Our (rock) fallback position was: to be absolutely sure ask someone local. Despite our questionable methodology, we were excited by the results of the effort and inquiries. Rockfall is chockablock full of treasures and places to visit. We also got the strong impression that it’s a wonderful place to live. - The editors

The Rockfall Foundation Applications for The Rockfall Foundation’s annual awards program, highlighting youth achievement, are available online at www.rockfallfoundation.org. The Virginia R. Rollefson Youth Environmental Leadership Awards recognizes Middlesex County high school students who are involved with programs and projects in areas of natural resource preservation, conservation, restoration or development. The award includes a cash gift for those individuals and/or groups honored, with up to two awards given each year. Application deadline is June 3. Winners will be selected and announced in October. The public presentation will be part of Rockfall’s Annual Meeting and Awards ceremony in November.

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Photos by Lee Roski

Top left: Wadsworth Fall State Park, often referred to as simply Wadsworth Falls, spans property in Middletown and Rockfall. The girl in the Wadsworth Falls pictures is photographer Lee Roski’s daughter Emma. “She came along on a couple of my trips into the area and really liked the falls,” he said. The park consists of a series of marked trails covering 285 acres and is intersected by theCoginchaug River. The falls are named after Clarence C. Wadsworth who spent a large part of his life in an effort to preserve the falls. His will established the Rockfall Corporation, which is tasked to maintain the protection of the land, plants, and (a section of Middlefield) animals at his estate portant role in the proviPopulation: 1,277 (in which was willed to the 2010) sion of industrial waterstate. The park is operated by the Square miles: 1.9 power. Today only the Department of Energy and EnvironElevation: 210 feet (the sluiceway of a textile mill mental Protection. Wadsworth Falls same as Middlefield) remains in the southwest are located at the opposite side of Bordered by: Durham, corner of the park.) There the park from the main entrance Middletown, Meriden, also is a swimming and Wallingford and may be reached by car (parking picnicking area in the Natural features: park grounds. The falls are on Cherry Hill Road). They may also Wadsworth Falls 30 feet in height, with a be reached by an easy hike, approxKnown for: Wadsworth measured water flow (as of imately 1.25 miles in length, from Falls State Park 2000) of 264 gallons per the main entrance on Rt. 157. Top Average household in- second. It has one of the right: In Rockfall country, a serene come: $83,042 (in 2010) largest water flows of any Average persons per scene. Lower left: This little plaza falls in the state. household: 2.48 (in 2010) includes the Rockfall Post Office. The falls are named af-

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Median age: 44 (in 2010) Businesses addresses: 55 P.O. addresses: 92 Residential addresses: 569 About: Wadsworth Falls State Park, commonly referred to as simply Wadsworth Falls, is located in Rockfall and Middletown. The park consists of marked trails covering 285 acres and is intersected by the Coginchaug River, a tributary of the Connecticut River. (The Coginchaug River, flowing north along the western fringe of the park, has played an im-

ter Clarence C. Wadsworth, noted scholar and linguist, who lived in Middletown and owned the property where the park now exists. His will established the Rockfall Corporation for the purpose of protecting the land, plants, and animals on his estate. In 1942, 267 acres of the estate were given to the state of Connecticut. (Sources: www.ctwaterfalls.com, www.ct.gov, www.usbeacon.com, www.zip-codes.com, Wikipedia) - Compiled by Diana Carr

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By Mark Dionne Town Times At their May 8 meeting, the Board of Education faced news of damage to the new track and accepted a change in its mandate to construct bathrooms at the athletic complex. As Business Manager Ron Melnik told the board, a depression - what some started calling a “sinkhole” - developed on the track at Coginchaug Regional High School. The depression, discovered on Saturday, May 4, affected lane eight, the outside lane of the track near the

parking lot and the basketball courts. The area of the track, according to Melnik, has water running underneath it even after multiple days without ran. Melnik did not want to speculate on the cause. “I’m not an engineer,” he said. Several board members touched on the obvious suspicion that underground water had washed away some material. “It’s the only place that there’s a drain near the track,” said Melnik. “It’s the one collection point.” The track has a manhole adjacent to the depression and under-

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ground construction to deal with the water. The engineering and construction firms that handled the project were called in and would handle the repair. “It’s not coming out of our budget,” said BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan. “Fortunately, we’re getting support from both firms and all indications are that they’re taking responsibility and will repair it.” As of Monday, May 13, the area of the track was level once again, but the track surface remained cut away and the area was blocked with caution tape. According to board members, track meets would continue at the facility without the use of lane eight. The board also accepted a revised agreement about the construction of bathrooms for the athletic complex. The BOE had been bound to construct bathrooms by April of 2014. Karen Cheyney of Durham, one of the parties involved in the lawsuit that resulted in the stipulated agreement, had approached Planning and Zoning about removing the deadline. Planning and Zoning had previously accepted the revised agreement. “We are still required to complete those bathrooms prior to the installation of any additional lighting at the athletic complex,” said Flanagan. The next BOE meeting is scheduled for May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial School.

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Boy Scout Troop 27 toured New York City recently to visit the 9/11 Memorial that stands where the Twin Towers once stood. The troop left from Union Station in New Haven and took a two hour Metro North train ride to Grand Central station. The troop then made its way to the 9/11 memorial by subway. Across the street from the memorial is a plaque on the side of a fire station listing the names of those firemen that lost their lives in the buildings. The entrance to the memorial was packed with spectators. When the troop finally got

into the memorial site, it saw the base of the over 100 story buildings that has been turned into small waterfalls filled with sparkling water. The troop searched for the name of one of the scout’s aunt who was one of the victims of the 9/11 attack and found it. The troop then left the memorial site to the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum. The Intrepid is a famous aircraft carrier that served in World War II. The ship was decommissioned in 1974 and was turned into a museum. Today it is permanently docked at Pier 86 on the west side of Manhattan Island in the Hudson River. There are about 15 fighter jets and heli-

copters on the top deck of the ship from different time periods. The space shuttle Enterprise was tied down on the back part of the ship, but was off limits because Hurricane Sandy damaged the enclosure that was to be put around the ship, delaying the opening of the ship tours. The Intrepid also acted as a pick up for astronauts who landed in the Atlantic ocean. The Intrepid was hit by two kamikaze attacks, one in 1944, and the other in 1945. Troops 27 toured the inside of the carrier and toured the captain’s quarters, the navigation room, bunks, and bathrooms. There is also a tour on a submarine that used to carry nuclear mis-

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Boy Scout Troop 27 on a recent visit to New York City. siles. There are entertaining things to do in the museum such as a flight simulator that puts the customer in a battle situation in a plane with a joystick that responds to what the aircraft does. The troop saw a NYC high school band playing Navy songs on

the top of the ship. At the end of the tour of the Intrepid, the troop walked to Times Square, the most crowded part of New York City. The troop split up and ate dinner in a few of the many restaurants lining Times Square. By Joseph Venables

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Tot Time -The MOMS Club of Durham-Middlefield meets every Friday at Peckham Park at 10 a.m. Parents and children of Durham and Middlefield are welcome. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail. com Square dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, May 17, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Cheshire Park & Rec Center, 559 Main St., Cheshire. The caller will be Ed Rutty; cuer will be Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 235-1604. Golf tournament - The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled its golf tournament for Friday, May 17, at Lyman Orchards Golf Course. The event is a 9 a.m. shotgun start, and includes breakfast, golf, dinner and awards ceremony. A fee is charged. For more information, email middlefieldfiregolf@gmail.com.

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or lucyr1953@yahoo.com. Tag sale - The MOMS Club has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 241 Higganum Rd., Durham No early birds. Clothing, children’s clothing, baby items, kitchenware, housewares and more. Proceeds benefit the Sandy Ground Project and local organizations. Trap shoot - A trap shoot fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m., at the New Haven Raccoon Club, 853 R New Haven Rd., Durham. A fee is charged. The event is a

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Troop 27 spring hike Boy Scouts from Troop 27, with five adults and a dog, hiked up Mount Higby recently. The steep and rocky surface of the trail went along the cliff side and paralleled I-91. The scouts found two geocaches, an old plane crash and what is said to be a pet cemetery. The hike took about four hours and the weather was perfect, if chilly at first. The boys learned local legends of the mountain like the Black Dog and the Leatherman. It was a great hike to see nature, bird watch and get fresh air. But beware when hiking here during the summer - there are Copperhead snakes. Boys in grades five and six are welcome to visit Troop 27 meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays in the United Churches of Durham hall. Submitted by Nate Knowlton

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Notre Dame Church Notre Dame Church, 280 Main St., has scheduled its monthly flea markets and tag sale for Saturday, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be in the church hall, rectory garage, parking lot and the side lawn of the church, rain or shine. The event features household goods, pots and pans, dishes, craft supplies, sewing supplies, furniture, clothing, shoes, antiques, toys, collectibles, books, Christmas decoration, and more. A jewelry table will be set up inside. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Vendor space is available for rent. For more information, call Bob Smith at (860) 3490356.

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The 2013 Durham Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 27, rain or shine. The parade will step off at 9:15 a.m. at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street, and continue down Main Street to the Durham Town Green. Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. A ceremony, at the Town Green, honoring the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen, is scheduled to follow immediately following the parade. For more information or to participate in the parade, contact parade Chairman Bob Francis at ((860) 349-0881.

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with 53 points and Valley Regional was fifth with 49.5 points. Jeremy Brown of Coginchaug had a big day, winning the 3,200-meter run in a time of 10:01.50 and taking third in the 1,600 in four minutes, 36.89 seconds. Other notable boys performances included a third by Ben Taber (2:02.45) in the 800 meter run, a second by the 4x400 meter relay team of David Trombetta, Mike Behling, Taber, and Zach Taylor (3:38.54), a fourth and fifth by Wolfgang Wallach (:52.78) and Mike Decker (:53.24) re-

spectively in the 400 meters, a fifth by Christian Alberico (10:45.95) in the 3,200 meters and a sixth place finish by Yuri Funaro in the pole vault with a leap of eight feet, six inches. The girls team finished ninth out of the 17 teams with 31 points. Old Saybrook was first with 129.5 points, Frontier Regional (MA) was second with 107, H-K was third with 84, Valley Regional was fourth with 55 and Cromwell was fifth with 53. Leading performances by Coginchaug included a second-place finish by the 4x100

relay team of Kelly Donovan, Lauren Trombetta, Allison Doolittle and Kasi Whitaker (:54.41), a third place finish by the 4x400 meter relay team of Liz Harlow, Jessica Drop, Megan Sirois and Bailey Thayer (4:31.83), a fourth by Doolittle in the 100 meter dash (:13.73), and a fifth by Melissa Handy in the shot put (26 feet, six and three-quarters inches). Wednesday, May 22, Coginchaug will compete in the Shoreline Conference Championship Meet which will be held at Coginchaug beginning at 2 p.m.

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ing streak to five. The Shoreline Conference Tournament is Monday at the Clinton Country Club. The boys tennis team lost its only match of the week last Monday to Old Lyme 6-1. The girls tennis team beat East Hampton 7-0 Friday. TRACK AND FIELD The Coginchaug boys track and field team finished a strong third out of 17 teams at the Old Saybrook Runnin’ Rams Invitational held Saturday. Old Saybrook was first with 96 points followed by Haddam-Killingworth with 92. North Branford was fourth

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The annual “Kick Off Summer BBQ” is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, at 4 p.m., at the Middefield Senior Center. Menu includes grilled burgers, side salads, summer beverages and sheet cake. The evening will include the summer sounds of John Banker Duo, “The Riverboat Ramblers” and (weather permitting) Bocci on our back lawn. A fee is charged. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 30. For more information and to register, call Antoinette Astle at (860) 3497121

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Lucy Burdette, author of the Key West Food Critic mysteries, is scheduled to speak Wednesday, June 5, at 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center. The program is sponsored by the Levi E. Coe Library. The program is free; registration is required. The public is welcome. For more information and to register, call the Middle-

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Senior exercise is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the Durham Activity Center. Two classes are offered: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no cost for Durham residents 60 and over.

Renter’s Rebate Assistance is available. 2012 Income limits are: single- $33,501; married - $40,900. Participants must be 65 years of age by Dec. 31, 2012 to qualify. Program runs through Oct. 1, 2013. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Amanda at (86) 349-3153.

Dial-A-Ride provides curbto-curb transportation for the elderly and disabled. This service can be used for medical appointments, shopping, banking and other places, and is available five days a week. Call (860) 347-3313 for a reservation. There is a fee.

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Knitters and crocheters meet every Thursday, at 9:30 a.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center for coffee and knitting. Bring your unfinished project or learn a new one. The group also makes Afghans for the Middlesex Cancer Center and the MidState Cancer Center. Yarn and needles are available.

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Center is located in the Middlefield Community Center at 405 Main Street. Monthly lunch menus can be picked up at the senior center or Town Hall. Meals are served in the Senior Café Monday, Wednesday and Friday). For questions or to sign up for any programs contact Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121. The Durham 60 Plus Club meets at the Durham Activity Center the second and fourth Monday of each month, September through June, at 1:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome.

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The struggles that come with job-hunting nowadays may seem intimidating, but let’s face it, teens: you could use the extra cash this summer. That car does not pump its own gas and there are way too many social events coming up that you don’t want to

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Frog Friday Frog Friday is scheduled for June 7, at Highlawn Forest, Rockfall, at 4 p.m. Observe frogs, frog and salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamander and insect larvae, etc. The program is free of charge. Registration is required. Participants should bring water and a snack; leave your pets are home; wear sturdy shoes and children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, call Lucy at (860) 3957771 or visit www.EveryoneOutside.org.

Friday, May 17, 2013— Town Times was a constant dance that the city would play with cultural organizations.” Asked if the new director will have to serve as an advocate for public libraries, Kilmartin said, “There’s a lot of that.” Given the nature of Durham, the new director will be leading something different than a normal library. Kilmartin said, “[T]he public in Durham and the library ... have a very tight relationship so I think it’s always felt to them this is their library, this is their space, this is our community’s heart. I don’t think even building a community center would ever actually

replace that.” Kilmartin will stay in Connecticut after retirement. “I miss New York. I love it but I’ve gotten very used to the pace, the quiet of Connecticut.” Kilmartin said she will look to live in one of Connecticut’s shore towns like Branford. “People say, ‘Why didn’t you move to Durham?‘ They don’t have a take-out Chinese restaurant. I can’t live without take-out Chinese.”

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Teens Super Smash Brothers Tournament - The library has scheduled a Super Smash Brothers tournament for Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Winner of the two hour tournament will receive a prize. Snacks and Drinks will also be provided. Ages 1018, please register. Adults PALS Annual Book Sale - Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. for special, preview admission; 10 a.m. for general admission. Proceeds benefit the summer reading program, museum, zoo and park passes, children’s and teens special events, multi-media equipment, and more.

Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to be closed Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day weekend. The library will be closed on Saturdays beginning May 25. Phonathon The Levi E. Coe Library would like to thank everyone for their donations during this year’s annual Phonathon fundraising event. If we missed you, or you would like to donate to our Phonathon fundraising event, please call (860) 349-3857 drop by the library. Book discussion Monday, May 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. The book is The Shoemaker’s Wife, by Adriana Trigiani. Program is scheduled for the Middlefield Senior Center.

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