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Local Political Committees

Durham Democratic Town Committee Current chairman, DeDe Levy e-mail: Durhamdems@comcast.net

Current chairman, Robert Poliner e-mail: Durhamrepublicans@sbcglobal.net Middlefield Democratic Town Committee Current chairman, Allison Dodge e-mail: Middlefielddems@gmail.com

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Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to the youth and families of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. DMYFS is staffed by Betsy Dean, executive director, and Jane Moen, program director. DMYFS is governed by a volunteer board of directors and has an active group of community volunteers.

Throughout its history, DMYFS has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of our community focused on the health and well-being of area youth and families. DMYFS staff collaborates with RSD13 schools and numerous organizations in both towns.

DMYFS staff provides leadership to the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council which is committed to supporting healthy choices and lifestyles for all as well as to build assets and prevent risky behaviors among our youth.

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DMYFS offers a variety of programs including a Homework Hangout program for Strong School students, a Youth Job Bank for teens, summer programs for teens, parent education workshops, youth lead substance abuse prevention activities through EDGE groups at both Strong and Coginchaug, Safe Dates Ð a healthy relationship program, a Girl Power program for fifth and sixth grade girls, Fun Night/ Dances for fifth and sixth graders, First Aid/CPR classes for all, Babysitting classes, a Children’s Nutrition Program and family programs such as the Lego Family Windmill Build and more.

DMYFS is located at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main Street, and can be reached by calling (860) 349-0258. E-mail Betsy Dean at bdean.dmyfs@comcast.net or Jane Moen at jmoen. dmyfs@comcast.net. “Like” DMYFS on Facebook by searching for “Durham and Middlefield Youth and Family Services.” Visit www.dmyfs.org to sign up for e-news on the website to be up to date on program and event happenings.

The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council is a group of volunteers that meets 10 months of the year with a very special mission: “to encourage volunteers from every sector in the community to promote asset building opportunities for positive growth and to foster healthy lifestyles for all.”

The LWC includes individuals from Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services staff, RSD13 superintendent and school principals, students from CRHS, town selectmen, resident state troopers, school counselors, teachers, parents and business owners. The LWC works in collaboration with the Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council (MCSAAC) to complete their mission. In total, over 20 LWC members lead projects and programs for numerous initiatives which include the Community Round-Up, bringing hundreds of volunteers together to collect food items; EDGE Groups (Excellent Decisions Guiding Everyday) at Strong and CRHS, student lead programs that promote healthy decisions among their peers; Go Far, a running program that encourages every child to get fit and culminates in a youth fun run; parenting workshops and initiatives to educate parents on important topics; Youth Leadership opportunities, and much more.

The LWC also provides funding and support to complete an ongoing survey of our youth in grades 7-12 to understand our youth’s strengths and weakness (including risk taking behaviors) and plans initiatives and programs that support building healthy lifestyles. LWC is continually open to new members interested in being active in LWC initiatives.

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Contact Betsy Dean, LWC chair, bdean.dmyfs@comcast.net or (860) 349-0258. The LWC is on Facebook under “Local Wellness Council Durham Middlefield.”

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Schools Regional School District 13, administrative offices 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, (860) 349-7200 www.rsd13ct.org Coginchaug Regional High School 135 Pickett Lane, Durham, (860) 349-7215 Parent organization: Coginchaug Parent Advisory Group

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Schools

Brewster Elementary School 126 Tuttle Rd., Durham, (860) 349-7227 Parent organization: BKPTA (Brewster Korn PTA) Korn Elementary School 144 Pickett Lane, Durham, (860) 349- 7210

Parent organization: BKPTA (Brewster Korn PTA) Lyman Elementary School 106 Way Rd., Middlefield, (860) 349-7240 Parent organization: JLPA (John Lyman Parent Association)

Middlefield Lions Club Lions Club International mandates that 100 percent of any money raised from the community through local Lions Club fundraisers goes back to the community in the form of donations. One cause is Sight First II Campaign, which is committed to the end of preventable blindness in the world. Other campaigns included funding the very first response to the tragedies in Haiti and in New Orleans after Katrina. Money raised by every sausage and pepper grinder we sell at the Durham Fair goes to donations we make to local charities too like Fidelco Seeing Eye Dogs in Bloomfield and Camp Rising Sun, east of the river, which helps kids with cancer have a camp experience.

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Locally, the organization gives $1,000 to $2,000 annually to Middlefield’s Fuel Assistance program and Middlefield’s Food Bank. It also funds scholarships given to deserving graduating seniors who have a love for community service. Lions enjoy building pavilions; making skating rinks (Lucy Strickland); outfitting libraries (Levi Coe Library Hall); helping out Eagle Scout projects and maintaining the Trolley Trail at Peckham Park. The organization locally has 35-plus members.

All men and women over 18 who like to have fun and help the town are invited to join.

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DURHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Durham Historical Society is located at 38 Town House Road in the Center School, which was built in 1775.The building was recently restored through the efforts, generosity and hard work of many members and friends. The society officially opened exhibits on May 12 of 2012 and members look forward to welcoming back school groups and the general public for tours. The society also cares for the Sabbath Day House and the WWII Spotter’s Tower, also located at 38 Town House Road.

Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the schoolhouse.

The historical society is always looking for new members or volunteers to help with a range of needs, which include grant writing, help with renovations and exhibit/ collection management.

For those interested in Durham history, there are currently five books written on Durham history. For a listing of these books, along with more information on the society, please visit www.durhamhistoricalsociety.net.

tional events, programs and exhibits, and supports the Durham Fair Farm Museum.

The foundation, a 501c(3) organization, is also the charitable arm of the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. and, as such, accepts and makes donations on behalf of the Fair Association.

Events and programs scheduled for 2014 will appear on the organization’s website, www.durhamfair.com.

DURHAM FAIR FOUNDATION The organization has, in the past, sponsored off-season The Durham Fair Foundation’s mission is to preserve and promote Connecticut’s agricultural and rural heritage. events such as seminars and Tractor Cruise-In events.

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Community Organizations DURHAM LIONS CLUB Serving the town of Durham since 1951, the Durham Lions have enhanced the lives of the greater community and its people. The Lions have provided free vision screenings at community events, and financial help to those in need of support with vision issues.

The club built the skating pond on Route 68, placed 38 nesting boxes around town in support of the state’s effort to restore the bluebird population, worked at benefit concerts, sponsored and prepared community suppers, ran a KidCare photo i.d. program, provides scholarships and achievement awards to graduating seniors, helped build the Peckham Park Pavilion, and, of course, periodically publishes and distributes a free community telephone directory.

The club also provides financial support to several local organizations: the Durham Little League, the Durham Library, the High School Latin Club, the annual Senior Class trip to Washington D.C., Durham Interchurch Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance and Camp Rising Sun. More globally, the club raises money for Fidelco seeing eye dogs; CRIS radio; national and international blindness research, prevention and relief and national and international disaster relief.

The Lions care about their town and are proud to be able to help it and its citizens. The club is small, friendly and invites anyone interested in the Durham Lions to contact Jay Huntington at (860) 349- 9235.

P.A.L.S. P.A.L.S., Public Association of Library Supporters, is an active Friends group dedicated to the Durham Public Library. Many people frequent the Durham Library whether it’s to borrow books, DVDs, use the public computers, enjoy special library programs, taking your young children to story hours in the mornings, participating in the summer reading programs, or the young adults who gather there after school for individual and group activities.

What you may not realize is that P.A.L.S. makes many of those activities and collections possible. P.A.L.S., a non-profit organization, was originally formed almost 30 years ago and has been an active fundraiser during both library expansion projects and continues to raise funds to provide many of the extra programs and start-up collections that aren’t covered by the town budget.

Some of P.A.L.S.’ popular fundraisers include the annual Taste of Durham in February, an evening, adults only gathering to enjoy good food, wine and company; the annual book sale in May, a great way to recycle your books in gently used condition and pick up many new reads at great prices; and the always popular Flamingo Flockings to celebrate a wide variety of occasions.

P.A.L.S. meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the library and is always pleased to see new faces. Members range from those who are active throughout the year to those who work on individual events or projects. For more information contact Jane Erickson at (860) 349-1247.

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The Middlefield Historical Society is the root of the town. Not just a collection of things from town, but keepers of your locality. We have everything from 300 years of local history, like maps, historical genealogy, military/service records. Anything you want to know, we have it here. We are part of the CT League of History Organizations Inc., and everything that comes in the door is recorded in the book. Nothing leaves this room once it is here as we are the caretakers.

Levi E. Coe Library Association Board of Directors For over 100 years, the Levi E. Coe Library Association Board of Directors has been serving the town of Middlefield. This volunteer Board is currently comprised of 18 members and meets the first Tuesday of the month, September through June. As stated in the By-laws of the Association, “the Board of Directors is responsible for administering the financial affairs of the Library, formulating its policies and overseeing the Association’s management.” Directors also serve on special committees to further the success and endeavors of the Association.

Over the years, the Board of Directors has adapted to the times, while ensuring that the library remains a welcoming place for everyone. “This small building has been erected for you in hopes that it will not only be of benefit to you, but will stand and be of service to many generations.” This statement by Judge Levi E. Coe captures the essence of his vision, and the goal of the Board of Directors. Today, the Levi E. Coe Library provides print, audio and video, technology and programs for all ages and interests.

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Community Organizations The Levi E. Coe Library Board of Directors has recently accomplished the installation of an updated circulation system and downloadable eBooks. As the library grows in resources and technology, it remains a warm and comfortable place to visit, enjoy a good book and participate in a program. The library continues to be a steadfast landmark of the community.

Several local businesses willingly share their knowledge and experience with the club by providing educational programs such as floral arranging, water conservation and garden design.

The Mid-Lea Garden Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. New members are always welcome.

MID-LEA GARDEN CLUB MIDDLEFIELD The goals of the garden club are to foster greater interest in gardening and to promote community beautification projects. It also supports conservation and ecology with the emphasis on wildlife, trees and plants.

Middlefield’s public gardens include: The Shakespeare Garden at the Levi Coe Library, The Butterfly Garden at Peckham Park, The Middlefield sign planter and The Children’s library’s entrance garden.

The community center garden, which was designed by master gardener Dianne LaRosa, was planted and maintained by club members throughout the seasons.

The Club also provides colorful flowers for the oak barrels seen throughout town. They are replaced with boughs and bows at holiday time. Swags or wreaths are placed on town buildings to commemorate the season.

To promote interest in gardening, the club offers garden tours, garden teas, flower shows and plant sales.

Proceeds from these events allow the club to offer scholarships to a student at the high school and middle school who are interested in pursuing an education in agriculture, horticulture or landscaping.

MIDDLEFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL From turkeys in the back of a pick-up truck to providing help with fuel, medical bills and food, the Middlefield Community Services Council has grown in many different ways over the past 25 years to provide a helping hand to Rockfall and Middlefield families in need.

It all started in 1987 when representatives from Middlefield Federated Church and St. Colman Church met to figure out how they might respond to increasing requests for assistance, especially during the holidays.

It was decided that the two churches would provide Thanksgiving turkeys to those families who had come to the parishes asking for holiday help. The story goes that just before the holiday, they loaded the turkeys and other goodies in the back of a pick-up truck and in other vehicles and off they went. That was the beginning of a very beautiful and much needed resource for folks in need.

Today, the council provides fuel assistance, medical bill aid, rent and mortgage assistance, food, and assistance in emergency and crisis situations.

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Community Organizations backpacks, food banks and an outreach to Sugarloaf Terrace.

Council members come from the two local churches, the Middlefield Senior/Social Services director, the Durham-Middlefield Youth and Family Services director and local citizens concerned with the needs of our town’s residents. The council’s only source of funding is through donations from town residents and community service organizations.

There is so much more to our story than turkeys in a pick-up. Why not call us at (860) 349-7121.

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POPS POPS (Parents of Performers) includes every parent that has a student in any of the Coginchaug High School music programs. Our goal is to provide volunteer support and supplemental funding for the enhancement of the music program at CRHS. You will find us providing manpower at the many music department sponsored events throughout the year (including the Craft Fair in November and schools musicals). Through various fundraising activities, POPS helps meet the needs of the department which are not fully funded by the Regional School District 13 budget. We have provided funding for uniforms, microphones, instruments, registration for students at honorary festivals and so much more!

Hopefully, you have seen us at the Durham Fair selling delicious candy apples, caramel apples and cotton candy.

We also have a semi-annual clothing drive to be held in

front of Strong School April 28 and 29. Finally, we look forward to presenting a scholarship to a graduating CRHS senior who has participated in the music department at some point during their high school career.

We invite you to join us the second Wednesday of the month at CRHS in Room 108 at 7 p.m. We have a lot of fun working together to benefit our children and our awesome music program!

COGINCHAUG VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) is a volunteer-based organization founded in 2008 to promote excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the Durham and Middlefield communities.

One of the primary ways CVEF backs its mission is with grant funds. Through its grants program, CVEF supports and fosters an array of learning opportunities and activities for all members of our two towns.

Due to committed and generous people in Middlefield and Durham, CVEF has awarded 19 grants totally almost $30,000 to community organizations and Regional School District 13. Through this funding, opportunities to promote lifelong learning in Durham and Middlefield that might not otherwise be possible are realized across all age groups to positively impact our community.

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Librarians make nonfiction exciting for kids Local school-aged children will read more nonfiction this summer.

Summer reading programs are a seasonal tradition - a chance for children to choose their own reading material. Last year, local librarians said they promoted nonfiction books to kids when they came in looking for books.

Durham Public Library children’s Librarian Christine

Michaud said Regional School District 13 requires students in grades 5 to 9 to read one fiction and one nonfiction book over the summer.

Many nonfiction books in the library’s collection are tailored for students who are writing reports. During the school year, children will visit the library to pick out books on, for example, “England”, in order to write their papers, said Michaud.

Karyn Gardiner of Durham Public Library said biographies, and true accounts written in novel format are popular with young adult readers. A popular choice is “How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous,” a book that describes unusual deaths of famous people. Another popular book recounts 50 famous scandals. True accounts such as John Krakauer’s “Into Thin Air,” an account of a climbing disaster on Mount Everest, also is popular with young adult readers.

Vicki Berry, children’s librarian at Levi E Coe Library, said reading is the way people learn after leaving school.

“Reading is lifelong learning,” she said. By reading about home repair, her husband learned how to fix pipes and install sheetrock. Reading fiction helps people understand another’s point of view, she said.

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Welcome to the

Town Times Community Guide 2014 In these pages, you’ll find contact information for the schools, departments at Town Hall, places of worship and the other institutions in the town. We’ve also highlighted some of the interesting events that happen in the communities of Middlefield and Durham. We hope you enjoy this annual guide and find it a useful resource throughout the year.

As you’ll see, browsing through these pages, the stories and photos are a celebration of life in a place that values nature, outdoor activities, country living - and

sustainable living.

We look forward to following the next chapters of the towns’ stories and hearing about the plans and successes, dreams and celebrations that give your community its uniqueness.

To learn about what is happening in town, read the Town Times every week and check out the website at towntimes.com for breaking news and daily updates and content you won’t find anywhere else.

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Community Organizations Proceeds from all events, as well as from CVEF’s Annual Appeal, support the group’s commitment to funding programs and enhancing the quality of life in our communities.

In addition to awarding grants and holding several events each year, CVEF acknowledges leaders in our communities through the awarding of the Howard Kelley Community Service Award. Kelley was a founding board member of the organization, and the award in his honor is one way of celebrating his legacy of volunteerism and dedication to lifelong learning.

Further information about CVEF can be found at www.coginchaugvef.com, as well as on the foundation’s Facebook page.

HELP WILLY’S FRIENDS Help Willy’s Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare charitable organization founded in 2006 by Durham residents Mark and Sharon Paturzo. Their inspiration is Willy, their adopted Australian Shepherd mix.

What they found in their search for a canine companion is that there are so many wonderful dogs and cats longing for a forever family. What they also learned is that millions of dogs and cats are needlessly euthanized nationally each year for lack of funds and space to care for them, and families who want them.

HWF volunteers collect food, supplies and money deposited in HWF food bins and donation jars placed with retailers, veterinarians and small businesses across Connecticut. HWF distributes these collections to shel-

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ters, rescues and related organizations. They provide money for emergency veterinary care for homeless companion pets, donate spay/neuter vouchers, supply pet food to Meals on Wheels recipients and pet food pantries.

HWF sponsors events to bring awareness to the abundance of abandoned animals sitting in shelters and rescues, waiting for that second chance for love.

Their primary fundraiser is the Annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair in May at Coginchaug High School in Durham, featuring 50+ rescues/shelters, 80+ vendor booths, canine contests and demonstrations, family fun, a food court of local eateries, and is highlighted by a heart-warming parade of available dogs.

HWF welcomes new volunteers and participation by the entire community. If interested in joining our Pet Fair, advertising in our program or sponsorship opportunities, contact Mark Paturzo at (203) 988-1718 or willy@helpwillysfriends. org. Visit helpwillysfriendspetfair.org for more information.

Interest and Service Groups ART GUILD OF MIDDLETOWN The Art Guild of Middletown was formed to foster and encourage art and the development of the visual artists in the Middletown area by developing quality programs to bring artists together, providing venues for the artists to exhibit their work and providing art instruction and workshops in drawing and painting and related visual arts. The guild meets once per month on a Thursday evening in the fellowship hall of the Middlefield Federated Church. Meetings usually include demonstrations.

Art Guild of Middletown, PO Box 205, Middletown, CT 06457 Web site www.middletownartguild.org (860) 632-7334

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CAUSE FOR PAWS Cause For Paws is a small rescue group that will trap, alter, vaccinate and release adult feral cats in Durham and Middlefield. Using an in-home volunteer foster care system they test, treat and socialize all kittens brought in from cat colonies and then place these kittens in new permanent homes. Their focus is on the feral and strays from the towns of Durham and Middlefield and they do not have the capacity to take in adult cats.

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Interest and Service Groups that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

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COGINCHAUG VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) was founded in March, 2008, as an independent education foundation, whose mission is to promote excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the community and to support life-long learning in the two towns by giving grants and sponsoring programs.

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Interest and Service Groups DURHAM GARDEN CLUB P. O. Box 105, Durham

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DURHAM ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM D.A.R.T.: Making Durham a safer place for animals and people. The group provides support in the event of an evacuation or natural disaster by opening and maintaining a shelter in conjunction with a Red Cross shelter for their owners. c/o Department of Emergency Management P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422 DURHAM FAIR ASSOCIATION Main Street, P.O. Box 225 Durham www.durhamfair.com (860) 349-9495 For information e-mail to secretary@durhamfair.com The Durham Fair will be held from Sept. 22-25 in 2012.

DURHAM FAIR FOUNDATION The Durham Fair Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 by the Durham Fair Association. The foundation’s mission is to preserve and promote Connecticut’s agricultural heritage, history, rural life and the Durham Fair by sponsoring educational events and programs. Donations to the Durham Fair Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, including memorial donations, gifts and bequests, write to: The Durham Fair Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 642 Durham, CT 06422.

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DURHAM LIONS Durham Lions meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Time Out Tavern in Durham.

For information, contact Jay Huntington at (860) 349-9235 DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD EXCHANGE CLUB Exchange, America’s service club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service and its national project, the prevention of child abuse.

Website: dmexchangeclub.com E-mail: dmexchange@hotmail.com P.O. Box 281, Durham, CT 06422-0281 Contact: Kenny Hall, president, (860) 349-2370, klt. hall@comcast.net KOSCIUSZKO CLUB 168 Main St., Rockfall; phone (860) 346-9521 LAKE BESECK ASSOCIATION The LBA addresses social, political and environmental issues concerning the lake and its community. P.O. Box 255, Rockfall, CT 06481. President: Amy Poturnicki (860) 346-6008.

Levi E. Coe Library Association Board of Directors Membership in the Association Board of Directors is open to any Middlefield resident. The purpose of the association is to maintain and support the library. Members serve on library committees responsible for fundraising, long-range planning, finance and capital improvements. The group meets every first Tuesday at the library at 7 p.m. If you are interested, contact the library at (860) 349-3857.

MEN OF MERIDEN Middlefield residents are members of this dynamic retired men’s organization which has been active for nearly 18 years. Every Tuesday the group meets at the Meriden YMCA at 10 a.m. from early September Through May. There is an outstanding guest speaker, followed by bridge, or cribbage for those interested. Y’s Men of Meriden also Includes special events and an educational cyber-senior computer group.

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DURHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Durham Historical Society meets the second Friday of every month at 38 Town House Road.

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MIDDLEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY (860) 349-0665, 405 Main St. There is a Historical Society room and permanent displays in the Community Center.

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Interest and Service Groups MIDDLEFIELD WOMEN’S CLUB Members come from all walks of life and are of diverse ages. Members are free to give as much time as they can afford. Meetings allow opportunity to enjoy a girls’ night out while making worthwhile contributions to the community.

The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. Their calendar runs September through June with a summer break. E-mail to mhamilton27@comcast.net for information.

MIDDLESEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce holds monthly breakfast meetings that feature a wide variety of speakers, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell. Monthly business seminars take place every second Tuesday at the Chamber Office.

93 Main St., Middletown, CT 06457 Phone (860) 347-6924, fax: (860) 346-1043, E-mail info@middlesexchamber.com Local Division meets second Wednesday of each month at rotating businesses.

Chairs: Jennifer Ferri and Gene Chiappetta MIDLEA GARDEN CLUB The Mid-Lea Garden Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. New members are always welcome. President, Linda Betta, (860) 349-1428.

MOMS CLUB The MOMS Club¨ of Middletown, a chapter of the International MOMS Club¨ (IMC), is a non-profit, non-denominational organization for at-home mothers and their children. This club serves the towns of Middletown, Cromwell, Durham, Rockfall and Middlefield. They offer playgroups, community outings, guest speakers, “Moms Night Out” and much more. Join to make friends for yourself and your children! For more information, e-mail funmomsclub@hotmail. com or visit www.geocities.com/momsclubofmiddletown.

P.A.L.S. The Durham Public Library’s PALS (Public Association of Library Supporters) supplies most of the funding for the library’s special events, new collections and initiatives.

Membership is only $10 for an individual and $25 for a family. Annual dues supplement fundraising activities, which include the Taste of Durham and the annual book sale.

Please pick up a membership envelope at the library’s main desk and become a real PAL of the library today.

PARENTS OF PERFORMERS POPS is a fundraising organization dedicated to the music programs at Coginchaug High School, including show choir, chorus, concert band and jazz band. This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the library at Coginchaug. For more information, contact Lori St. Amand, POPS president, slcamp97@aol.com.

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Interest and Service Groups RED HAT SOCIETY Red Hat Society means fun after 50 (and before) for women of all walks of life. Red Hatters believe silliness is the comedic relief of life and, since we are all in it together, we might as well join red-gloved hands and go for the gusto.

Underneath the frivolity, share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next. Middlefield groups include the Scarlet O’hatters, Girls with Hattitude and the Ruby Trippers.

Visit www.RedHatSociety.com for more information.

SIXTY PLUS CLUB Durham 60+ Club meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street the second and fourth Monday of each month. This is a social and travel club for seniors.

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WOMEN OF THE WOODS Women of the Woods (www.womenofthewoods.org) is a women’s hiking group that focuses on connecting women with the natural world. They have monthly hikes in the area near Durham and Middlefield. At all gatherings in addition to walking, we take the time to appreciate the natural beauty around us and enjoy each other’s company. New participants welcome. Contact Lucy at (860) 395-7771 or lucy@womenofthewoods.org.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS The Greater Middletown Special Olympics (GMSO) serves athletes with developmental disabilities who reside in Durham, Middlefield, Cromwell, East Haddam, East Hampton, Haddam, Middletown and Portland.

Athletes can participate in a year round program of wellcoached sports. For information, call Special Olympics Connecticut at (800) 443-6105, (877) 660-6667 or online at www.soct.org.

WILLY’S FRIENDS Willy’s Friends is an organization that promotes the benefits of animal adoption. Send e-mails to Willy@help-

4H CLUB JOLLY RANCHERS 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Ages 7 to 17. The Jolly Ranchers 4-H Club at Deerfield Farm meets monthly and participates in local and state 4-H activities.

Visit www.4h.uconn.edu for more information.

4-H MINI MUSTANGS HORSE CLUB The club is open to youth, ages 7 to 19. There are many opportunities to learn about horses and to use this knowledge to compete in academic contests, horse shows and other 4-H events. The club also participates in several community service projects throughout the year. The Mini Mustangs 4-H Horse Club meets monthly at Grace Meadow Farm, 42 Miller Rd. in Middlefield. Call Pat Bandzes, (860) 349-8159 or e-mail pbandzes@gmail. com for more information.

BENCHWARMERS Fundraising organization for athletics and scholarships in District 13, meet first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the K-Club.

BOY SCOUTS Boy Scouts are for boys in fifth grade through 18 years old. Middlefield Troop 33.

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GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Girls in the Durham Middlefield area are placed in troops generally by grade/age level dependent on availability of adult leadership teams. Training and support is available to all on the leadership team; parent helpers are encouraged.

Troop meeting times vary. Visit www.gsofct.org for more information.

VENTURE CREW Venture Crew 169 is a group of young adults, ages 1421, and their leaders who enjoy going on high adventure trips, stepping outside of their comfort zones and making friends from all over.

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Clubs and Groups COGINCHAUG LITTLE LEAGUE Coginchaug Little League, P. O. Box 34, Durham, CT 06422, President Tom Wenchell, twenchell@comcast.net Visit www.coginchaugll.org for more information.

COGINCHAUG SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE The Coginchaug Regional High School Scholarship Fund is recognized by the communities of Durham and Middlefield for their efforts in raising funds to assist young people in educational pursuits. This is a nonprofit organization, staffed by student and adult volunteers.

Each year scholarships are presented to the graduating class of Coginchaug students. Fundraising events include operating the chocolate-covered Banana Booth at the Durham Fair, a golf tournament and the annual Scholarship Ball which is held in March.

The organization includes 18 adult members (board of directors) with terms of three years each, not including the elected officers. There are also 12 directors from the student body of CRHS, with three students appointed from each class. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month (except December) at the high school.

COGINCHAUG SOCCER CLUB Coginchaug Soccer Club promotes the game of soccer within the towns of Durham and Middlefield and provides a positive soccer experience for all club participants. The club promotes the development of coaching and player skills to enhance team play and the overall

soccer experience, and emphasizes fun at all levels of play, good sportsmanship, physical fitness, healthy attitudes and teamwork. The club meets the first Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Middlefield Community Center.

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DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES The Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services’ main mission is to provide, promote and support substance-free activities and programs that encourage, strengthen and build character, self-esteem and confidence in the children, youth and families of our community.

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A walk in the country At any time of year, there’s nothing like an amble down a peaceful country road that is ablaze with life, color, or even peacefully resting in winter snows. Here are a few suggestions.

Head south on Route 79 (Madison Road), go .8 miles and turn right on Sand Hill Road. Take your first left onto Pisgah Road, where you will find yourself on a road lined with woods and very few houses. Go .5 miles and you’ll come to a farm on the left, and across from it there is a telephone pole marked with blue paint. Just a hop and a skip away is a trail marked with rocks at its beginning. This will take those who are hardy up Mount Pisgah. The incline is steep at times, but worth the panoramic view at the top.

Continue along the road and you’ll pass horses on your left, adding to the bucolic “feel” of your outing.

Keep going straight and you will come to a cul-de-sac that has a dirt road heading out of it and into the woods, providing yet another pleasant jaunt.

If you go .8 miles on Route 77 (Guilford Road) and take a left onto Cream Pot Road, you will find yourself on a long road that is nothing but country, with a gravel road at the end of it that will take you into the woods.

You will not want to miss out on the view afforded by Lyman Orchards. Heading west, take your first left past Lyman Orchards onto Route 157, go .6 miles and turn

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No outing would be complete without a stroll down Miller Road. At the north end of Durham’s downtown, take a left by Citizens Bank onto Route 147, take your first right onto Cherry Hill Road, and in .5 miles turn left onto Miller Road. The colonial homes that dot the road give the feeling of having stepped back in time. There’s a huge weeping willow tree further down the road that will command your attention, and in spring, summer and fall, fields of ferns and goldenrod and wildflowers. And a brook that sings its way under a road hugged by stone “railings.” The hubbub of daily life is only a memory here.

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at Lake Beseck Middlefield Park and Recreation held its first cardboard boat race at Lake Beseck on Sept. 7, 2013.

This was not a race for little cardboard boxes with small sails attached, however. It was a race for boats that carry people — people paddling, racing, and, most likely, sinking.

The idea came to Park and Rec from the Lake Beseck Association, according to Park and Rec’s Amy Poturnicki, who helped to run the event.

According to the rules, the boats must be made entirely of cardboard and duct tape.

Decorations and team costumes were encouraged, although they could not aid in the flotation of the boat. The racers — let’s optimistically call them “boaters” — paddled out to a marker about as far out as the swim markers or a little farther and then — let’s be optimistic again — back.

Teams and groups were encouraged to participate. According to Poturnicki, the Lake Environmental Committee had a team.

Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw and state Rep. Buddy Altobello participated and state Sen. Dante Bartolomeo attended.

“Considering that these boats carried multiple

people on a material that can be effortlessly torn apart by children, sinking seemed to be an inevitable part of the contest. In addition to prizes for first, second and third place finishes, Most Spectacular Sinking was also recognized.

Poturnicki said that the race was designed to be a “last hurrah” to celebrate Lake Beseck. The race was the last lake event of the summer and the last one before the draw down of the lake’s water level.

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Middlefield Attractions Lyman Orchards is a 1,100-acre farm at the junction of Routes 147 and 157 in Middlefield. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards is the ninth oldest family-owned business in the United States. One of the most scenic areas in the state, the orchard features a variety of pickyour-own apples, peaches, pears, berries and pumpkins.

The Apple Barrel market, Connecticut’s largest year round farm market, features a variety of fruit and produce, in addition to a bakery, deli and much more. The Apple Barrel is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (860) 349-1793.

Lyman Orchards Golf features two championship 18hole public golf courses designed by Robert Trent Sr. and Gary Player. A new golf center and 9-Hold short course is scheduled to open during the spring of 2012. Call (888) 99-LYMAN for more information.

Wadsworth Falls State Park was given to the state in 1942 through the will of Col. Clarence Wadsworth, a Middletown resident who devoted his life to civic endeavors and preservation of real estate. The 285-acre park, located on Route 157 in Middlefield, contains several waterfalls with an overlook, as well as an expanse of wooded areas for hiking. The park also offers areas for mountain biking, swimming, stream fishing and picnicking.

Indian Springs Golf Club, located at 124 Mack Rd. in Middlefield, is a 9-hole course featuring 3,000 yards of golf with a par of 36. Designed by Al Zikorus, the golf course opened in 1964. Call (860) 349-8109 for more information.

Lake Beseck is a manmade impoundment created by a dam across Ellen Doyle Brook. The lake is fed by several small brooks and submerged springs. The lake, which offers a public beach for Middlefield residents and a public state boat launch, has a surface area of approximately 120 acres, a maximum depth of 25 feet and an average depth of 10 feet. It contains approximately 416 million gallons of water. Most of the shoreline is privately owned and developed with numerous houses and cottages. Fish species observed in Lake Beseck include largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie and sunfish. The beach is open during July and August, a pass is required and can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office beginning July 1.

Peckham Park, located between Main Street and Strickland Road, offers a variety of activities for residents of all ages and features a walking path, basketball court, playscape areas, baseball and soccer fields and a pavilion. The park is operated by the Park and Recreation Department.

Dinosaur Park is a vest-pocket space on the west side of Powder Hill Road where several very clear dinosaur tracks can be found on the rocks.

Historical Society, located in the Middlefield Community Center, permanently displays historical records and various other items. Call (860) 349-0665 for more information.

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Debbie Husher, the fair’s marketing coordinator, said one of its primary missions is to preserve and showcase rural agricultural and cultural traditions. She highlighted the 1,230 animals exhibited, including over 200 cows, as well as sheep, rabbits, llamas, goats, chickens, and pigs.

Many shows display animals, she said, many of which are recipients of competition awards. One such show allowed attendees to watch as a bull calf, born on Sept. 11, is bottle-fed, she said.

Shows featuring horse, ox, and cattle were also scheduled, she said.

Husher also mentioned the demolition derby and tractor pull as popular, culturally-suited activities sponsored

by the fair.

The tractor exhibit is also a frequent destination for fair-goers, Husher said.

Bob Thody, superintendent of the Durham Fair Farm museum, which featured annals of historic regional farms, along with exhibits of 19th century farm equipment, Connecticut dairies, and a blacksmith shop that was manned during the weekend, said that as the years go by, it is challenging to maintain public interest in the area’s agricultural heritage.

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Durham Attractions Allyn Brook Park is located on Pickett Lane behind Strong School. Allyn Brook Park features a playscape, walking/ fitness trail, pavilion, picnic tables, seasonal bathrooms, tennis courts and a brook. Site is adjacent to high school and Little League playing fields.

Durham Farmer’s Market is held on Thursday afternoons from the first week in May through Sept. 10, from 3-6 p.m. on the Durham Town Green. Market master is Tina Hurlbert. If you would like to help with the market or become a vendor, contact Tina at (203) 715-1387 or e-mail cfhurlbert@yahoo.com. Shoppers, meanwhile, are most welcome any time the market is open. All items are locally grown and/or made.

The Durham Fair is traditionally held the last full weekend of September. The 2014 fair will be held from Sept.

25-28. The fair is the largest all-volunteer fair in the nation, according to publicity. The Durham Fair Association, listed under Organizations in this guide, is in charge of the fair.

Millers Pond State Park, on Foothills Road off Haddam Quarter Road, offers fishing, hunting, hiking and mountain biking. This park is a designated a “walk-in” facility.

Parking is available at the main gate; pit toilets are available.

Millers Pond is a scenic, quiet lake without a boat launch or beach. Numerous rock outcrops reach out into the pond to provide fishing platforms. An easy, flat trail circles the lake, although it is a little rocky in places, so shoes should be worn on your hike.

Millers Pond was acquired in 1955 by the state Park and Forest Commission from the heirs of Thomas Macdonough Russell with monies provided in the trust fund of George Dudley Seymour. At that time the park consisted of 30 acres of pond and 170 acres of wooded land in the towns of Durham and Haddam. In succeeding years the state purchased additional property, completing acquisition of all the land around the pond in 1972.

Millers Pond is unique in that its principal source of water comes from large springs which create a body of unpolluted water excellent for small mouth bass or trout.

The original dam at the pond was erected some time before 1704. Thomas Miller built the upper dam to provide a reservoir to serve his gristmill further downstream.

Deerfield Farm is located on 75 acres of rolling hills. This growing business started as a 4-H project and hobby 34 years ago. Prior to that farming was the way of life for the Naples family of Durham. In 2004 Deerfield Farm spread its wings and grew into a full-time business. The present location on the corner of Parmelee Hill Rd. and Pent Rd. is townowned open space. The land and barn are

leased from the town of Durham.

All of the milk is bottled at the farm or made into cream, butter, yogurt, chocolate milk or soft cheese in the state-certified processing room on premises. Their bottled raw milk is also sold at 10 stores throughout Middlesex, New Haven and Fairfield counties.

Deerfield Farm welcomes visitors and groups for field trips. Call (860) 301-7828 or go to deerfieldfarm.org for more information.

White’s Farm is a beloved open space area off Maple Avenue, adjacent to the Durham Fairgrounds. It is a popular place to walk dogs and features a section of Allyn Brook. Various dog and rocket interest clubs use White’s Farm for activities after obtaining permission from the Durham Conservation Commission, the group in charge of the area. Contact Robert Melvin, commission chairman, at (860) 349-8088.

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Houses of Worship Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) 196 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 Interim Rector: The Rev. Anthony C. Dinoto (860) 349-9644, office@epiphanydurham.org, www.durhamepiphany.org Middlefield Federated Church (Congregational UCC & United Methodist) 402 Main Street Middlefield, CT 06455 Rev. Dale Azevedo (860) 349-9881 www.gbgm-umc.org/mfc/ Notre Dame Church (Roman Catholic) 272 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 Rev. James Sucholet (860) 349-3058, officendc@comcast.net, www.ChurchofNotreDame.org

St. Colman’s Church (Roman Catholic) 145 Hubbard Street Middlefield, CT 06455 Rev. James Sucholet (860) 349-3868, stcolmanchurch.com/default.aspx Temple of Ekcancar 1 Harvest Wood Road Rockfall, CT 06481 Sri Harold Kemp (860) 346-2226, eckinfo@ct-eckankar.org, www.ct-eckankar.org United Churches of Durham (Congregational UCC & United Methodist) 228 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 Rev. Dr. Elven Riggles (860) 349-3683, www.uccwebsites.net/united churchesofdurhamct.html

Victory Tabernacle Church 191 Meriden Road Middlefield, CT 06455 Pastor Peter Leal (860) 346-6771, churchvt@aol. com, www.vcconline.org Congregation Adath Israel 8 Broad Street Middletown, CT 06457-3203 Rabbi Seth Haaz (860) 346-4709, office@ adathisraelct.org, adathisraelct.org Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek 55 East Kings Highway Chester, CT 06412 Rabbi Rachel Goldenberg (860) 526-8920, info@cbsrz.org, www.CBSRZ.org

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“My favorite day was at Lyman Orchards.”

“We picked our own fruit.

Dad taught us how to hit golf balls.

We had lunch at the Apple Barrel.

I won a pie eating contest!

We fed ducks by the pond.

We got lost in the Corn Maze.

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Mom promised we’d be back.”

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Durham Town Information The town of Durham, Connecticut was founded in 1699 and incorporated in 1708, and is a rural community centrally located and bordered by Middlefield, Middletown, Wallingford and Haddam. The form of government includes a Board of Selectmen consisting of a First Selectman, who is the chief administrative and executive official, and two other members. The Board of Selectmen and the Town Meeting are the legislative bodies of the town and may enact ordinances consistent with the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut and specific provisions of the Town Charter. Together with Middlefield, the towns form Regional School District 13, offering both Contemporary and Integrated Day education programs for students in both communities.

Selectman: John Szewczyk, jszewczyk@townofdurhamct.org

TOWN HALL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING: 30 Town House Rd. on the Green, Durham, CT 06422 Town Hall hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday County: Middlesex Area: 23.3 square miles Population (townofdurham.org): 7,388 Zip code: 06422 Web site: www.townofdurhamct.org Mill rate: 32.66

Human Services: Amanda Pedersen (860) 349-3153

TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS First Selectman: Laura Francis (860) 349-3625, lfrancis@townofdurhamct.org

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Tax Collector: Martin French (860) 349-1165, mfrench@townofdurhamct.org Assistant Tax Collector: Diane Breton (860) 349-1165, dbreton@townofdurhamct.org Town Clerk: Kimberly Garvis (860) 349-3453, kgarvis@townofdurhamct.org

Town Treasurer: Wendy Manemeit (860) 349-9366, wmanemeit@townofdurhamct.org Bookkeeper: Karen Antin Recreation Director: Sherry Hill (860)343-6724, shill@townofdurhamct.org

Economic Development Commission chairman: Alana Simlick Library Director: Trish Connolly (860) 349-3857 Probate Judge: Joseph D. Marino (860) 347-7427, joseph.d.marino@snet.net Public Works Director: Kurt Bober (860) 349-9953, kbober@townofdurhamct.org Recreation Committee chairman: Mary Ann Krenz Registrar of Voters, Democrat: Karen Cheyney, kcheyney@townofdurhamct.org

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Durham Town Information LAND USE Building Official/Inspector: Richard McManus (860) 349-8253, dmcmanus@townofdurhamct.org

through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Website: www.durhamlibrary.org. Phone: (860) 349-9544.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Safer Durham Emergency Notification Program Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the Safer Durham - Emergency Notification Program by visiting online at: http://www.townofdurhamct.org/content/27564/27846/27860/default.aspx and click on the Safer Durham button.

Conservation Commission chairman: Frederick Huntley and Bob Thody Inland Wetlands chairman: Richard Eriksen Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer: Geoff Colegrove (860) 347-7214 Planning & Zoning Commission chairman: Richard Eriksen

Resident Trooper: Peter A. DiGioia (800) 256-5761, pdigioia@townofdurhamct.org; for emergencies call 911

Sanitarian: Bill Milardo (860) 349-8253, bmilardo@townofdurhamct.org

Emergency Management Director: Francis Willett Emergency Calls (860) 349-3295, eoc@townofdurhamct.org

Town Engineer: Call building department at (860) 349-8253

Fire Department: Non-emergency calls (860) 349-9122

Town Planner: Geoff Colegrove (860) 347-7214

Fire Chief: Rob Chadd, non-emergency calls (860) 349-9112, rchadd@townofdurhamct.org; Emergency call 911

Water Commission chairman: Raymond Bahr Zoning Enforcement Officer: Geoff Colegrove DURHAM LIBRARY: 7 Maple Avenue, Durham Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays

Fire Marshal: Bill Witecki (860) 515-8333, bwitecki@townofdurhamct.org Ambulance: Non-emergency calls (860) 349-8366 Ambulance Corp Chief: Tom Wimler, Chief@durhamems.org Animal Control Officer: John Miller (860) 316-7384, animalcontrol@townofdurhamct.org Director of Health: Aimee Eberly

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Assistant Director of Health: William R. Milardo, Jr. DMIAAB (Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board): (860) 349-8702

Home Decor Women’s Accessories Gifts for all Occasions

Transfer station located on Cherry Hill Road near the junction of Route 147.

Hours: Monday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Closed holidays.

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DMYFS (Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services) The Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services main mission is to provide, promote and support substance-free activities and programs that encourage, strengthen and build character, self-esteem and confidence in the children, youth and families of our community; located in the Middlefield Community Center; phone (860) 349-0258.

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Reasons A Durham Tradition to Like February Great news on the calendar: Winter is

done! Time Out Taverne welcomes the return

Yes, it’s a cold and dreary month, but there’s that nice of gentler weather with colorful specials and warm holiday right in the middle (Valentine’s Day, guys, and cheerful new libations. of all, Bowl! springyou’re welcome for the reminder).

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How do Angus Beef Boneless Short Ribs sound? Served with savorywarmer jus andtemmashed potatoes. Or your own “personal lounge; pizza”? (Flavors vary.) Our kitchen dishes out fresh cod peratures reopen the three ways: roasted with a Parmesan crust, panko-coated covered deck fried, and sunand deep or in a luscious New England-style stew. nyThen patio. thereCelebrate are the basics: yummy burgers, Panini, wraps, Reubens, the season meal-sized – you’ve salads, lovely soups and irresistible appetizers. earned it! Have an ice-cold brew or a generously portioned glass of wine while you’re at it...

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Middlefield/Rockfall Town Information The town of Middlefield was incorporated in 1866, and is a rural community centrally located and bordered by Middletown, Meriden and Durham. The form of government includes a Board of Selectmen consisting of a First Selectman, who is the chief administrative and executive official, and two other members. The Board of Selectmen and the Town Meeting are the legislative bodies of the town and may enact ordinances consistent with the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut and specific provisions of the Town Charter. Together with Durham, the towns form Regional School District 13, offering both Contemporary and Integrated Day education programs for students in both communities.

TOWN HALL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING: 393 Jackson Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455 Middlefield Community Center: 405 Main St., Middlefield, CT 06455

Finance Director: Joseph Geruch (860) 349-7112 Tax Collector: Anne L. Olszewski (860) 349-7117

Social Services: Antoinette Astle, (860) 860-349-7121, Community Center office Housing Authority administers the federally subsidized elderly housing complex at Sugarloaf Terrace. Alma G. Elder, chair. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone (860) 344-9933.

Board of Finance chairman: Rebecca Adams

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Call for appointments

Walk-ins Welcome

Economic Development Commission chairman: Charles D. Kreitler Highway Foreman: John Wyskiel (860) 349-7118 Library Director: Loren Webber (860) 349-3857 Middlefield Historical Society: (860) 349-0665 Park and Recreation chairman: Robert L. Levine

Shop 860-349-3389 Salon 860-349-8220

Park and Recreation Director: Chris Hurlbert (860) 349-7122 Probate Judge: Joseph Marino (860) 342-2650

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Registrar of Voters, Democrat: Barbara Jean DiMauro (860) 349-7119

Tues. 8-5:30 • Wed. 8-2:30 Thurs. 8-8 • Fri. 8-5 Sat. 6:30-12:30

Senior Citizen Discount Gift Certificates Available

Assessor: Steven Hodgetts (860) 349-7111

Agent for the Elderly: Antionette Astle, (860) 349-7121, Community Center office

County: Middlesex Area: 13.3 square miles Population (2006 census): 4,598

193 Strickland Road Middlefield

TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS First Selectman: Jon A. Brayshaw (860) 349-7114 Selectman Ed Bailey Selectman Dave Burgess

Town Clerk: Donna Golub (860) 349-7116

Town Hall hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday

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Zip codes: Middlefield (06455), Rockfall (06481) Current Mill Rate: 25.92

Registrar of Voters, Republican: Jeff Drenzek (860) 349-7119 Town Attorney: Bruno R. Morasutti (203) 639-7245 LAND USE Building Official: Robert Meyers Conservation Commission chairman: David Chowaniec Inland Wetlands chairman: Darin Overton Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer: Lee Vito See Town Information / Page 9

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Middlefield/Rockfall Town Information Fire Marshal: Stanley Atwell

Planning & Zoning Commission chairman: Robert K. Johnson

Emergency Management Director: William Roberts

Zoning Enforcement Officer: Alan Johanson

Animal Control Officer: David Chowaniec (860) 349-1333

Sanitarian: Lee Vito (860) 349-7123 Town Engineer: Brian Curtis, Nathan L. Jacobsen & Associates, Inc. (860) 526-9591 Town Planner: Geoff Colegrove (860) 347-7214 Water Pollution Control Authority chairman: Edward Bailey LEVI COE LIBRARY: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Website: www.leviecoe.com Phone: (860) 349-3857.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH Resident Trooper: Eric Kelley (860) 349-9685, for emergencies call 911 Constables: Michael Polansky & Scott Halligan Fire Chief: Pete Tyc

Director of Health: Matthew Huddleston, M.D. (860) 349-7123 DMYFS (Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services): (860) 349-0258 The Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services main mission is to provide, promote and support substance-free activities and programs that encourage, strengthen, and build character, self-esteem and confidence in the children, youth and families of our community.

DMIAAB (Durham-Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board): (860) 349-8702 Transfer station located on Cherry Hill Road near the junction of Route 147.

Hours: Monday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Closed holidays.

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