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To our readers, One word that comes to mind when describing the communities of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall is caring. Putting out a weekly newspaper allows us here at Town Times to see the number of people and organizations that are doing wonderful things for the community, from providing scholarships to our local students and planting flower beds around the library to training for emergency preparedness and keeping record of our towns' rich histories. It was a no-brainer, then, that this year's theme for the annual community guide is "Our Caring Community." In the following pages, besides the annual data that will make your life easier, such as contact information for local clubs and organizations, schools and politicians, local places to go, etc., we have sprinkled short paragraphs and photographs of a selection of our very caring, very special community organizations. This is, of course, by no means a complete listing. We put out a call for organizations to submit a description of their groups, their missions and activities, and this is what we've compiled. There are many other groups and people at the heart of our community, doing things for the betterment of our towns and residents. So settle in to read about "Our Caring Community," and get ready to be inspired. Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall are wonderful towns to call our own - flip the pages and you'll see! The Town Times staff 2
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General Town Information: Durham, Conn The town of Durham 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. Town Hall administrative building: 30 Townhouse 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 (2007 census): 6,955 Zip code: 06422 Web site: www.townofdurhamct.org Mill rate: 30.46
TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS First Selectman: Laura Francis 860-349-3625, lfrancis@townofdurhamct.org Selectman John Szewczyk, jszewczyk@townofdurhamct.org Selectman Dr. Steve Levy, drslevy@townofdurhamct.org Assessor: John S. Philip, CCMA II 860-349-3452, jphilip@townofdurhamct.org Assistant Assessor: Margaret “Peggy� Helterline 860-349-3452, mhelterline@townofdurhamct.org Finance Director: Maryjane Malavasi 860-349-9366, mmalavasi@townofdurhamct.org Human Services: Amanda Astarita 860-349-3153 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 Assistant Town Clerk: Alicia C. Fonash-Willett, afonash-willett@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 Board of Finance chairman: Francis E. Korn Cemetery Company president: Gerald Brown Economic Development Commission chairman: Clifford Colwell Library Director: Valerie R. Kilmartin, 860-349-3857 Probate Judge: Joseph D. Marino 860-347-7427, joseph.d.marino@snet.net Public Works Director: Kurt Bober 860-349-1816, kbober@townofdurhamct.org 4
Recreation Committee chairman: Julie Raymond Registrar of Voters, Democrat: Karen Cheyney, kcheyney@townofdurhamct.org Registrar of Voters, Republican: Pam Lucashu, plucashu@townofdurhamct.org Town Attorney: Halloran & Sage and also Robert Poliner
LAND USE Building Official: Richard McManus 860-349-8253, dmcmanus@townofdurhamct.org Conservation Commission chairman: Robert Melvin Inland Wetlands chairman: Richard Eriksen Inland Wetlands Officer: Geoff Colegrove 860-347-7214 Planning & Zoning Commission chairman: Richard Eriksen Sanitarian: Bill Milardo 860-349-8253, bmilardo@townofdurhamct.org Town Engineer: Call building department at 860-349-8253 Town Planner: Geoff Colegrove 860-347-7214 Water Commission chairman: Raymond Bahr Zoning Enforcement Officer: Geoff Colegrove Durham Library: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays 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 Resident Trooper: Peter A. DiGioia (800) 256-5761, pdigioia@townofdurhamct.org; for emergencies call 911 Emergency Management Director: Francis Willett, Emergency Calls 860-349-3295, eoc@townofdurhamct.org Fire Chief: Rob Chadd, non-emergency calls 860-349-9112, rchadd@townofdurhamct.org; Emergency call 911 Fire Marshal: Bill Witecki 860-515-8333, bwitecki@townofdurhamct.org Ambulance Corp Chief: Tom Wimler, Chief@durhamems.org Animal Control Officer: Bruce Rau 860-349-3980, animalcontrol@townofdurhamct.org Director of Health: 860-349-8253 Assistant Director of Health: William R. Milardo, Jr. 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 2:45 p.m. Closed holidays. 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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General Town Information: Middlefield/Rockfall 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 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 County: Middlesex Area: 13.3 square miles Population (2006 census): 4,598 Zip codes: Middlefield (06455), Rockfall (06481) Current Mill Rate: 28.16
TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADS First Selectman: Jon A. Brayshaw (860) 349-7114 Selectman Ed Bailey Selectman Dave Burgess Assessor: Steven Hodgetts (860) 349-7111 Finance Director: Joseph Geruch (860) 349-7112 Tax Collector: Anne L. Olszewski (860) 349-7117 Town Clerk: Donna Golub (860) 349-7116 Agent for the Elderly: Antionette Astle, (860) 349-7121, Community Center office 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 Economic Development Commission chairman: Charles D. Kreitler Highway Foreman: John Wyskiel 860-349-7118 Library Director: Loren Webber 860-349-3857 Middlefield Historical Society: Ken Twombly 860-349-0665 Park and Recreation chairman: Robert L. Levine
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Park and Recreation Director: Chris Hurlbert 860-349-7122 Probate Judge: Joseph Marino 860-342-2650 Registrar of Voters, Democrat: Barbara Jean DiMauro 860-349-7119 Registrar of Voters, Republican: Jeff Drenzek 860-349-7119 Town Attorney: Kenneth H. Antin 860-346-8691
LAND USE Building Official: Robert Meyers Conservation Commission chairman: David Chowaniec Inland Wetlands chairman: Darin Overton Inland Wetlands Enforcement Officer: Lee Vito Planning & Zoning Commission chairman: Robert K. Johnson Zoning Enforcement Officer: Alan Johanson 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 Kelly 860-349-9685, for emergencies call 911 Constables: Michael Polansky, Scott Halligan Fire Chief: Pete Tyc Fire Marshal: Stanley Atwell Emergency Management Director: Terry Parmelee Animal Control Officer: David Chowaniec 860-349-1333 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, selfesteem 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 2:45 p.m. Closed holidays.
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Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council 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. Contact Betsy Dean, LWC chair, bdean.dmyfs@comcast.net or (860) 349-0258. The LWC is on Facebook under "Local Wellness Mock Crash display before Council Durham Middlefield." prom and graduation.
Durham Garden Club The Durham Garden Club, nearing its 80th anniversary, actively maintains gardens at Town Hall, the Library rock, the triangle at routes 77 and 79, and Korn School. The 42-member club has designed and funded a large garden at Coginchaug Regional High School and it helped fund the new Library gardens. By far, the club's most ambitious recent undertaking is the restoration of the Main St. treescape. In the late 1990s, the club decided to replace the aging and declining Maple trees that lined Main Street. Through a major fundraising effort, members had a design drawn by noted landscape architect Rudy Favretti, who specializes in historic landscapes. The design incorporates a variety of trees, a planting philosophy that protects the treescape from widespread loss in the event of disease or blight. The work began in 2000 and continues today. This spring, the club will plant six or seven new trees. Other community outreach includes a yearly scholarship for a Coginchaug Regional High School graduate, donations to CT Forest & Park, CT Horticulture Society, CT Audubon Society, Durham Garden Club Wreath Sale Durham Volunteer Fire Co, Durham Library and Wadsworth Atheneum. Last year, the club partnered with DMIAAB in subsidizing the cost of composters and digesters, to reduce the flow of waste into the landfill. Durham's Blue Star Marker, installed by the club under the auspices of the National Garden Clubs, honors our armed forces. Funding for the club projects comes from the sale of decorated holiday wreaths, a yearly endeavor that involves every club member and turns out more than 300 wreaths. Whether digging, weeding, designing, pruning or decorating wreaths, the Durham Garden Club is not your grandmother's garden club. This active club meets the second Thursday of each month usually at the Library or Town Hall and currently has openings for new members. Membership chair is Flo Flynn at (860) 349-0504. 8
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Cause for Paws Cause for Paws inc is a small 501c-3 nonprofit rescue group serving the Durham and Middlefield Community. Using an in-home volunteer foster care system, we socialize and place kittens into permanent homes. All kittens are vet checked, tested for aides and leukemia, given vaccinations, wormed and deflead. We work closely with Dr. Kumar, DMV, owner of Durham Veterinary Hospital. We help families with a low cost spay neutering program. For a small fee we will help you spay neuter, deflea, deworm and vaccinate your felines. Because we usually foster feral kitties into our homes, we do not accept adults. We are not a shelter. For the past 25 years we have placed thousands of felines. Thank you for your continued support and Please spay neuter. Email: mainstbe13@aol.com
Political Groups Local Political Committees Durham Democratic Town Committee Current chairman, DeDe Levy Durhamdems@comcast.net Middlefield Democratic Town Committee Current chairman, Allison Dodge Middlefielddems@gmail.com
Durham Republican Town Committee Current chairman, Robert Poliner Durhamrepublicans@sbcglobal.net Middlefield Republic Town Committee Current chairman, Kathleen Kokoszka RangorTDS@aol.com
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State and National Officeholders Sen. Ed Meyer (Durham) Email: Meyer@senatedems.ct.gov Phone: 860-240-0455, or 1-800-842-1420 Legislative Office Building, Room 3200 Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Congressman Joe Courtney Second Congressional District (Part of Durham) 215 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2076 55 Main Street, Suite 250 Norwich, CT 06360 860-886-0139
State Rep. Matthew Lesser (Durham and Middlefield) 1160 South Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Legislative Office Building, Room 4014 Hartford, CT 06106 860-240-8585 800-842-8267 Matthew.lesser@cga.ct.gov
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Sen. Joe Lieberman 706 Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4041 One Constitution Plaza, Seventh Floor Hartford, CT 06103 800-225-5605
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Schools Regional School District 13, administrative offices 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, 860-349-7200 www.rsd13ct.org Susan Viccaro, Supt. of Schools Pamela Mangini, Business Manager
Korn Elementary School 144 Pickett Lane, Durham, 860-349- 7210 Laurie Sinder, principal Parent organization: BKPTA (Brewster Korn PTA) Contact person: Oanh Stephan BKPTA@rsd13.org
Coginchaug Regional High School 135 Pickett Lane, Durham, 860-349-7215 Andre Hauser, principal Brian Bodner, assistant principal Parent organization: Coginchaug Parent Advisory Group Contact person: Karen Meiman akmeiman@sbcglobal.net
Lyman Elementary School 106 Way Rd., Middlefield, 860-349-7240 Karen Brimecombe, principal Parent organization: JLPA (John Lyman Parent Association) Contact person: Susan Johnson s_c_johnson@sbcglobal.com or 860-349-9517
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Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services 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. 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 – 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.
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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 Chili Cook-Off 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. Locally, every year we give $1,000 to $2,000 total to Middlefield’s Fuel Assistance program and Middlefield’s Food Bank. We also fund two to three scholarships given to deserving graduating seniors who have a love for community service. We 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. We are a 35+ member club who loves to have fun – we had a chili cook-off recently, and it was a blast! We invite all men and woman over 18 who would like to have fun, help out our town and make a difference in the world to join us. This is who the Lions of Middlefield are!
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Interest and Service Groups Middlefield Historical Society 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. Call 860349-0665 or stop by our community center location.
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.
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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. 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.
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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 is being restored through
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Durham Historical Society Building the efforts, generosity and hard work of many members and friends. The society plans to officially open exhibits in the late spring 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, 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.
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 pickup 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. Special council programs are: holiday food baskets for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Backto-School 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
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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.
Members of the Middlefield Community Services Council Board in the well-stocked food pantry located in the Middlefield Community Center.
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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!
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ety 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. Please call Laurie Stevens at (860) 349-1916 if you're interested in getting involved.
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Durham Public Library grams, 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 continus 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 vari-
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. This year, the Levi E. Coe Library Board of
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sors educational 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 2012 so far include seminars on growing giant pumpkins on April 14 and May 6, and the annual Tractor Cruise-In on Saturday, August 11. More seminars are in development.
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Levi E. Coe Library Association Board of Directors. Directors is looking forward to 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.
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
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towns. Due to committed and generous people in Middlefield and Durham, CVEF has awarded 19 g r a n t s totalling a l m o s t $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. CVEF also runs events for enjoyment by the entire community, most notably the Annual Community Spelling Bee. In 2012, for the first time, the foundation will be holding a gala event in May where birdhouses created by local artists will be auctioned. Proceeds from all these 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
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money deposited in HWF food bins and donation jars placed with retailers, veterinarians and small businesses across Connecticut. HWF distributes these colWilly the Dog lections to shelters, 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 May 20, the fourth Annual Help Willy's Friends Pet Fair 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) 9881718 or willy@helpwillysfriends.org. Visit helpwillysfriendspetfair.org
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. Visit Art Guild of Middletown, PO Box 205, Middletown, CT 06457 Web site www.middletownartguild.org or contact Bivenne Staiger, president, bivenne@yahoo.com or (860) 632-7334.
Business Networking International The local chapter of Business Networking International conducts its weekly meeting in the United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church Street in Middletown, at 7:30 a.m. on Fridays. To learn more, contact Frank Tyburski, (860) 257-1888.
Community Emergency Response Team The Community Emergency Response Team Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards 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. Contact Steven Levy, (860) 3165752, drstevelevy@yahoo.com.
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The Cogin-Chuggers square dance club holds dances on the second and fifth Fridays at Brewster School on Tuttle Road in Durham. Dances are 8-10:30 p.m., with rounds throughout the evening. For more information on beginner lessons or directions, call Alicia Morse at (860) 349-8084.
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
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
CT Forest and Parks Association The Connecticut Forest & Park Association protects forests, parks, walking trails and open spaces for future generations by connecting people to the land. CFPA directly involves individuals and families, educators, community leaders and volunteers to enhance and defend Connecticut's rich natural heritage. CFPA is a private, non-profit organization that relies on members and supporters to carry out its mission. 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481 Phone: (860) 346-2372; e-mail info@ctwoodlands.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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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 Phil Slight working and Christmas assistance and Camp Rising Sun. More globally, the club raises on a blue bird money for Fidelco seeing eye dogs; CRIS radio; national and international blind- nesting house that ness research, prevention and relief and national and international disaster relief. The Durham Lions T h e put up. 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 Phil Slight at (860) 349-8636, or Jay Huntington at (860) 349- 9235.
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Temple of Eckankar 1 Harvest Wood Road Rockfall, CT 06481 Sri Harold Kemp (860) 346-2226 eckinfo@ct-eckankar.org, www.ct-eckankar.org
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
United Churches of Durham (Congregational UCC & United Methodist) 228 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 Rev. Dr. Elven Riggles (860) 349-3683 www.uccwebsites.net/unitedchurchesofdurhamct.html Victory Tabernacle Church 191 Meriden Road Middlefield, CT 06455 Pastor Peter Leal (860) 346-6771 churchvt@aol.com, www.vcconline.org
Notre Dame Church (Roman Catholic) 272 Main Street Durham, CT 06422 Rev. James Sucholet (860) 349-3058 officendc@comcast.net www.ChurchofNotreDame.org
Congregation Adath Israel 8 Broad Street Middletown, CT 06457-3203 Rabbi Seth Haaz (860) 346-4709 office@adathisraelct.org, adathisraelct.org
St. Colman's Church (Roman Catholic) 145 Hubbard Street Middlefield, CT 06455 Father Gregory Mullaney (860) 349-3868 stcolmanchurch.com/default.aspx
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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Youth Organizations 4H Club Jolly Ranchers
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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. Local leader, Kathy Naples (860) 982-1366, 4-H@VitalSignsGraphics.com
Boy Scouts are for boys in fifth grade through 18 years old to help build character and train for responsibilities of citizenship. Middlefield Troop 33.
Cub Scouts Cub Scouts, a youth organization that stands for certain values, are for boys in first through fifth grade. Durham Pack 27 and Middlefield Pack 33.
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.
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
Benchwarmers Fundraising organization for athletics and scholarships in District 13. Meet first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the K-Club, 168 Main Street, Rockfall.
Venture Crew 169 is a group of young adults, ages 14-21, 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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Coginchaug Little League, P. O. Box 34, Durham, CT 06422, President Tom Wenchell, twenchell@comcast.net. Visit www.coginchaugll.org for more information.
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. Web site www.cogsoccer.org. Contact club president Matt Taber at mttaber@comcast.net or (860) 349-0647.
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.
Durham Basketball Association of CT Visit www.dbact.org or send an e-mail to contact_us@dbact.org for information.
Falcon Football and Cheerleading Forms and information are available at www.dmfalcons.com.
Oddfellows Promoting the growth of young people in skills, knowledge and self-confidence through the performing arts. 128 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org.
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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 pick-your-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 18-hole public golf courses designed by Robert Trent Sr. and Gary Player. Call 1 (888) 99LYMAN for more information. A new golf center and 9-Hold short course is scheduled to open during the spring of 2012. 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.
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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) 3957771 or lucy@womenofthewoods.org.
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. Visit www.ysmenofmeriden,com for additional information.
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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. Supporting local farmers, cooks and craftspeople makes sense! The Durham Fair is traditionally held the last full weekend of September. The 2012 fair will be held from Sept. 27-30. 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
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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
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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, who are in charge of the area. Contact Robert Melvin, commission chairman, at 860-349-8088.
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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 e-mail Melynda@deerfieldfarm.org; for further information, visit their website at www.deerfieldfarm.org.
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