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Middlefield pursues charter revision By Mark Dionne Town Times

The Middlefield Board of Selectmen took a fine-toothed comb to portions of the existing town charter at its regular meeting on Dec. 1. The town charter, the document that legally creates the town and details its governance, will be reviewed by an independent charter revision committee. The selectmen prepared issues, suggestions, and questions for the committee, although the separate committee will not be bound by the BOS directives. The charter revision committee, which will eventually have nine members and three alternates, is still short one member. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw has called for the revision to clean up what he called messiness in the charter and said he hopes the committee could complete its work by late spring. While an extraordinarily dry subject at first glance, charter revision could change the management of town entities and make other substantial changes in Middlefield. For example, the selectmen will ask the committee to examine what can be mandated about organizations that are not town entities but receive substantial town funding, like the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department and the Levi E. Coe Library. “We don’t have any say in their government, but we fund them,” Selectman Ed Bailey said. Changing the charter to reSee Charter / Page 6

Joey Albert of Middlefield gets ready to turn on the lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the town green. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

A ‘Rockwell-esque’ tree lighting By Mark Dionne Town Times

Madison Burt and Ben Carroll take advantage of the time before the tree lighting to get in some sledding. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

When Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw addressed the crowd gathered for the Nov. 28 tree lighting on the town green, he was not the first to acknowledge the cold, but he did so bluntly. “Are we nuts or what?” asked Brayshaw. The freezing temperatures did not keep away the crowd for the annual event, which spread out to the Levi Coe Library, the Middlefield Community Center, and the Middlefield Volunteer Firehouse. After the tree was lit, courtesy of 4-year-old Joey Albert of Middlefield, the crowd moved quickly for warmth and food at the

firehouse, or warmth and a chance to visit with Santa at the community center. Brayshaw compared the event to a Norman Rockwell painting, a wholesome community gathering hosted by civic institutions and volunteers. Vicki Berry read Christmas and Hanukkah stories to children at the Levi Coe Library. Brass musicians from Coginchaug Regional High School played carols under the direction of Dean Coutsouridis. Crafts and heat were available at the Middlefield Community Center courtesy of the Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and the Middlefield DemoSee Lighting / Page 5

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Commissioner warns of new tax scam Kevin B. Sullivan, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, warns state homeowners about a new ploy claiming government agencies placed liens on the victim’s property. “The holidays are approaching, but crooks never take time off and they are always developing new schemes to take your money away. Impersonating government officials is a popular ploy and it is being used in the letters sent to vic-

tims claiming that DRS and the IRS filed property liens against the victim,” said Sullivan. The letter instructs victims to call an 800 number to resolve the matter, which is when the scammer attempts to scare the homeowner into sending a payment. Said Sullivan, “We have shared this information with the Connecticut Attorney General and the Connecticut Intelligence Center with Homeland Security in

ing to be from the IRS or DRS and demands immediate payment for taxes, contact our department immediately! All phone numbers and methods for contacting DRS can be found on the DRS website at www.ct.gov/drs.”

the hope of stopping these thieves. We will also post information on our website and in our offices warning taxpayers about this scam. “If anyone receives any phone calls, emails, letters, or other communication claim-

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Is Malloy poised to put much of the budget deficit on state’s credit card? HARTFORD — Though Gov. Dannel P. Malloy insists spending cuts will be used to close this year’s $100 million budget deficit, GOP lawmakers say the Democratic governor is poised to quietly use a rarely publicized bonding tool to effectively close much of the shortfall with borrowing. Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, of North Haven, and Deputy House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, of North Branford, both challenged the administration last week to forgo using certain proceeds from bonds sold at premium rates to balance the books. That follows a report late last month from the legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis that the budget’s prime account for paying principal and interest on state debt is on pace to finish $105 million in the black. “This is one of the bestkept secrets in the building,” Candelora, a veteran member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, said Nov. 24. “It is essentially like borrowing to build up your savings account. It doesn’t make sense, and it’s the lack of transparency that allows

these types of practices to occur.” “They know this is very complicated stuff,” Fasano added. “You are selling out the taxpayers of the future to get operating income today. If businesses did that, they would be out of business.” At issue is a tool that helps the treasurer’s office market the state bonds sold on Wall Street to finance school construction and other major capital projects. The state, in some instances when issuing bonds, will pay a higher interest rate than originally planned, in return for a premium – extra money to the state in addition to the bonds’ face value. Besides being an effective marketing tool, bond premiums also provide states with additional funds that then can be used to pay off

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if Malloy and the legislature reassign those funds to cover deficits in other areas in the budget, Connecticut effectively will be paying interest to operate government day-to-day. According to records from the treasurer’s office, the state had taken $41 million in bond premiums through the first four months of the fiscal year. The treasurer’s office said the state took another $37.7 million premium this week on $300 million in new bonds. That means more than $78 million has been added to the budget’s debt service line item since the fiscal year began. Could those funds be used to close the deficit? The governor’s budget of-

fice would not rule out that possibility. “To use the debt service lapse for non-related line items requires legislative approval,” Gian-Carl Casa, spokesman for the governor’s budget office, wrote in a statement Nov. 25. “That said, reducing the state’s long-term obligations has always been a goal of the governor’s, and as we confront the present and future budget challenges, that will remain a priority.” Malloy relied heavily on bond premiums during his first three years in office, using more than $160 million to close budget deficits or to bolster the emergency reSee Malloy / Page 6

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Saturday, Dec. 6 Help Willy’s Friends - Help Willy’s Friends has scheduled the 8th annual Stuff-A-Truck animal food and supply drive for Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Agway of North Haven, 66 State St. For more infor-

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Thursday, Dec. 11 Dine out fundraiser Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a dine out fundraiser for Thursday, Dec. 11 at Arties Bar and Grille, 980 New Haven Road. A portion of proceeds benefit CRHS project graduation. Stuff-A-Cruiser - Middlesex United Way Young Leaders Society has scheduled its Stuff-A-Cruiser toy drive for Thursday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m., at Esca Restaurant, 437 Main St., Middletown. New, unwrapped toys and monetary gifts for children ages 5 to 11 are accepted. For more information, visit middlesexunitedway.org.

Open house - Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center, 874 Millbrook Road, has scheduled an open house for Saturday, Dec. 13, 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate its new indoor arena. For more information, visit www.manesandmotions.com. Dudley Farm - The Dudley Farm Museum and Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, has scheduled its annual Holiday Market for Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the farmhouse, the Munger Barn offers baked goods, eggs, fiber, holiday greens, wreaths, trees and decorations, arts and crafts, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, naturally raised meats, pickles and soap. For more information, call (860) 3493917 or (203) 457-0770. Computer Help For Beginners:

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Dean Coutsouridis leads Coginchaug Regional High School’s brass section through a selection of Christmas carols. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

Lighting The donations, collected by Brenna’s parents Kevin and Jen and a group of older cratic Town Committee. Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrived and younger volunteers, will at the green in a fire engine, become part of a craft corcourtesy of Middlefield’s vol- ner for children undergoing unteer firefighters, who also treatment at Smilow Cancer provided post-lighting food. Hospital in New Haven. Due to risks from germs, The tree lighting also served as a collection point children undergoing treatfor crafts donated in mem- ment cannot reuse items ory of Brenna Zettergren. and can go through a lot of toys and crafts. Jen Zettergren said that the donations From Page 1

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The Christmas “Giving Tree,” on the first floor in Town Hall in the First Selectman’s office, features tags that symbolize an item of need for a disadvantaged family. The tags contain information such as age and needs. Names are not listed or given to donors. Each family or individual is designated by number or letter. Recipients receive a donor gift from a wish list of items. Residents, service organizations, and businesses that wish to donate a gift may come in and choose a tag. After purchasing a gift, the donor returns the item to the Giving Tree. Monetary donations can be made payable to Durham Interchurch Assistance and be mailed to Town Hall P.O. Box 428 , Durham, CT 06422 or dropped off at the Town Hall, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers are scheduled to gather at the Durham Activity Center on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m., to pack basket items. Distribution will be from the Durham Activity Center in the afternoon on Dec. 16. For more information, call Amanda at (860) 349-3153.

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quire town appointees on the boards of other institutions, for example, would require a change in the by-laws of the other organizations. Other potential changes to Middlefield’s charter reflect the way the town has changed. Committees that no longer exist, such as the Long Range Capital Imp rove m e n t Co m m i tte e, Community Health Services, and the Building Appeals Committee, were struck. As Lake Beseck issues have become more prominent in town, so has the Lake

Beseck Ad-Hoc Committee, but Bailey, who serves on that committee, suggested it be created by ordinance instead of installed in the town charter. According to Bailey, the Lake Beseck Ad-Hoc Committee was designed to draw members from other town boards, such as BOS, Park & Recreation, Inland Wetlands, and Finance to be a sort of “super-committee” of members who had a focus on Lake Beseck as well as a connection elsewhere. “To put that in the town charter would be complicated,” said Bailey. “We don’t

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want to set it up as a regular committee and just add people wily-nilly.” Some potential revisions were simply semantic. For example, the Industrial Development Committee is now called the Economic Development Committee. Other potential changes, while still semantic, could impact town governance. For example, the charter gives the First Selectman power to appoint replacements on town boards, but does the First Selectman have the leeway to appoint someone registered with a different political party than the official they would replace? Depends on the wording. The word “must” binds the First Selectman to specific appointments, while the word “should” gives the First Selectman more leeway. The charter details the

First Selectman’s other powers and responsibilities, which currently include apprehending criminals. “In the old days, you used to have a badge,” Selectman Dave Burgess, apparently serious, told Brayshaw. The BOS has been examining the charter and the Dec. 1 meeting was a fitting time. That meeting took place after the annual Town Meeting. The charter calls for an annual Town Meeting to accept reports from committees but is a largely perfunctory event. The Dec. 1 Town Meeting was the first held in several years. Committees were represented by written reports, but not members, and the entire Town Meeting took less than five minutes, including calling and adjourning the meeting.

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Winter could be warmer than average By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times

There’s good news for those dreading the cold this winter: Despite recent occurrences of immense snowfall in Buffalo, New York, and a record-breaking cold temperature for the date recorded in Bridgeport on Nov. 19, there are some signs this winter may be less cold and snowy than originally predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac, which forecasts a winter snowier and colder than average. According to Gary Lessor, assistant director of the

Weather Service at Eastern Connecticut State University, some long range computerized models of weather systems are suggesting that this December, January and February will be warmer than average in Connecticut. Long term predictions are tricky, but there are many indicators experts use to predict the weather trends, Lessor explained. “It has a lot to do with different oscillations,” he said. The Arctic oscillation, for example, may force cold air southward, and oscillations in the Atlantic and Pacific can also have a large impact on local weather.

Although the northeast may be in store for a milder winter according to some models, those same models also suggest a colder winter to the west. “There are some conflicting ideas out there,” Lessor said. Co l d e r t h a n ave ra ge weather should not be taken as evidence that global warming – climate change – is not occurring, however, Lessor said. There is overwhelming consensus in the scientific community that global climate change is occurring, Lessor said, but increasing average temperatures doesn’t mean that the earth will not continue to experience ice ages, as it has in the past. If an ice age did occur, however, it may be warmer than it would be otherwise, Lessor said. Although global warming

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Holiday Gift Drive The Probate Court for the District of Middletown, serving the towns of Cromwell, Durham, Middlefield and Middletown, has scheduled its 20th annual Holiday Gift Drive. The court will collect gifts for residents of area health care facilities. Gift wish lists are provided to the court by the staff of the facilities for the residents who do not have family. The public can stop by the court, 94 Court St., Middletown, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to choose a wish gift, or call the court at (860) 347-7424. The Holiday Gift Drive is scheduled through Friday, Dec. 19.

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School News University High School of Science and Engineering

Presley Termini, Taylor Termini of Middlefield. First honors - Demery Coppola, Alexis Giacco, Olivia Marran, Abigail Marran, IsLocal students named to the abella O’Keefe, Nina Peach first marking period honor roll of Durham; Amy Boyle, Vicat University High School of toria Conroy, Stephanie Mangiameli of Middlefield. Science and Engineering: Second honors - Francesca High honors - Patrick Andranovich, Hannah Pakech, Kubiak, Brandon Baker. Honors - Siddharth Rad- Avery Reardon, Isabella Sanhakrishnan, Raymond Ste- toro of Durham; Magan Yale of Middlefield. vens, Alex Szczepaniak.

Xavier High School

Local students named to the first marking period at Xavier High School: High honors - Patrick Hocking of Middlefield. Honors - Luke Bourland, Daniel Munro, Ryan Child, William Egan, Samuel Longworth, Sungum Saharan, Ryan Vynalek, Nicholas Cumello, John-Rudy Fronc, Scott Marks, David Pakech, Justin Saks, Lawrence Bourland, Connor Marszalek, Timothy Morris, Richard Murphy, Christopher Peach, Xavier Watson-Coleman of Durham; Spencer Brayton, Nicholas Carta, Nicholas Pitruzzello, Patrick Booth, Justin Legere, Michael Scherer of Middlefield; Trevor Dell’Oso of Rockfall.

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Local students named to the first marking period honor roll at Mercy High School: High honors - Kendra Landy, Ashley Mason, Olivia Perreira, Mackenzie Scotto of Durham; Carol D’Agostino, Cecelia Giuffrida, Brittany Hall, Tiffany Mangiameli,

Orientation meeting

Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled an orientation meeting for parents of eighth grade students attending the high school next fall for Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. A broad overview of the course selection process is planned as well an opportunity to meet the department heads. Snow date is Jan. 7.

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High School Heroes Scholarship - Bob’s Discount Furniture with the American Red Cross have announced the annual Bob’s Discount Furniture $250,000 High School Heroes Scholarship Program for the 2014-15 school year. Students who host at least two high school blood drives throughout the year and achieve an annual participation rate of at least 30 percent of age-eligible students are qualified to win a base scholarship of $250, as well as an opportunity to win additional scholarships. For more information, visit mybobs.com/ outreach/highschoolheroes.

Preschool screening

Boy Scout Troop 27 hiked Alander Mountain Trail, located in Mt. Washington State Forest in Southwest Massachusetts, recently. The troop saw views of the scenic waterfalls as well as autumn at the top of the mountain, where they were able to see as far as the Catskills. In addition to hiking, the boys enjoyed two evenings of cookouts and camping.

Regional School District 13 offers a play based screening for children ages 3 and 4. The screening allows parents the opportunity to have their child observed by district professionals in an informal, fun setting to ensure their child’s development is progressing at an age-appropriate level. Participation is also a prerequisite for a child to be considered as a role model for the preschool program. Screenings are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9 and 11 a.m., in the preschool room at Brewster Elementary School. All district 4-year-

olds and children turning 3 by Aug. 30, 2015 are welcome. Parental permission and involvement are requirements in the screening. It is important for children to separate from their parents during the screening so that the team can get an accurate assessment. Parents will complete a questionnaire prior to the screening and have the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns about their children with the school psychologist during the screening. For more information, contact Crystal at (860) 349-7985.

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Opinion The numbers tell a different story By state Rep. Vincent Candelora

Magical memories Thanksgiving has come and gone, but not my memories of those long-passed. I’m glad, because those memories are stellar. I’ve been part of the traditional large gathering at someone’s house, with lots of laughter and a cornucopia of culinary delights. But my favorite ones, the Thanksgivings that just lit up my heart, were the ones I had with my two sons when I was a single mother and they were mere lads. Pure magic they were. Ordinarily my boys could do battle over just about anything – like the other one looking out his window while we were in the car. Apparently one can get quite territorial over one’s window! Ah, but on Thanksgiving peace reigned in our house, and it made me want the day to never end. Not a cross word between them the whole day. I don’t know

why. I was just grateful for this amazing phenomenon. Prior to the Big Day we would go the movie rental store – this was before DVDs and Red Box and Netflix – and we each picked out a tape to watch on our VCR. On Thanksgiving Day the three of us made the dinner together, and sometimes when I am just sitting around thinking about all the wonderful things in my life (I really do that!), I pull out that particular memory. We worked together like a well-oiled machine, and those little cherubs were so proud of their culinary feats. Ryan made the deviled eggs, and honestly, I’ve never had any better before or since. Jordan made the mashed potatoes, with nary a lump to be found, and he did the biscuits. When our masterSee Memories / Page 11

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I’d like to start out by thanking everyone for giving me the opportunity to represent you for another two years in Hartford. The beginning of a new session always brings a level of enthusiasm, but I am quickly grounded by the fiscal condition of Connecticut’s budget. This next session is going to be more difficult than ever. Throughout the election cycle, we heard optimism about the future and Governor Malloy predicted that our budget would end in a surplus. He continued to assure us that the budget policies would soon pay off and insisted that Connecticut is turning the corner. While he may still hold that belief, the numbers are painting a different story. Two weeks after the election, the state faces a projected deficit of $100 million, and the state has run

out of operating cash again. The media seems to focus on the $100 million deficit, but we cannot gloss over the fact that Connecticut is running a negative cash balance – something that hasn’t occurred in almost two years. In my opinion, this occurrence is more dire than others; in previous years when Connecticut has run out of cash, it had a zero budget reserve “rainy day” balance and deficits in the billions. Today, Connecticut has approximately $500 million in its budget reserve. Additionally, in October of 2013, pursuant to the governor’s proposal, the state borrowed an additional $598 million and added it to our cash balance under the guise of GAAP accounting. The state, therefore, had a cushion of $1 billion in its checkbook. Normally, this cushion is sufficient to get us through the lean months, like November, without borrowing bond funds to

operate government. So the fact that the state ran out of money caught all of us by surprise. If money is leaving the checkbook faster than it’s coming in, we must take a better look at our expenditures. No one denies that we are in difficult economic times. I differ with the governor on how we should handle these budget shortfalls, and I think even his administration now realizes that tax increases and more borrowing is not a viable option. His own budget chief acknowledges that Connecticut is in a “permanent fiscal crisis.” I am hopeful that we will work together on a budget that solves our short-term problems, as well as our long-term deficiencies. Connecticut can emerge from this recession more quickly if consumer confidence increases, and I believe that can only happen with bipartisan solutions to our budget woes.

Letters to the Editor Breach of trust To the editor: The Nov. 14 Town Times piece about the solar array stated I oppose the project’s placement near my house. This is only half true. I believe the array should not be cited near any residential area, nor should it require the destruction of greenspace or wetlands. But my biggest complaint has always been with the handling of the process by Durham’s First Selectman Laura Francis. When the original Tuttle Road location was proposed, a public hearing was posted, affected residents were notified, and a meeting was held May 19. Most largely opposed the project for similar reasons: location and destruction of wetlands, but agreed with saving money and helping with the environment. Laura Francis agreed to consider other properties and hold another public hearing. Six other sites were identified, however, our Selectman placed the application for Haddam Quarter Road/Brick Lane. Notification of the ZREC award came mid July. The public hearing – which should have

been held prior to the submission – happened Aug. 25. Francis stated that a public hearing was not required. This is quite discriminatory. If one public hearing was held, and some residents were allowed to speak and be heard, then why is it acceptable for others not to have the same opportunity? Aren’t we all voting, tax-paying citizens living in Durham, who should be afforded equal opportunities? A petition was recently submitted decrying this unfair process and against any solar array placed in any residential area without discussion. Of the 160-plus signatures, over 90 percent were Durham taxpayers unaware of this proposal, or of the October of 2015 completion. Francis’ behavior is a drastic breach of trust placed in her as an elected official. Decisions like this set a precedent, and that they can be made without our input is disconcerting, unacceptable and should never be tolerated. Marie Wilde Durham

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Levi E. Coe Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Fridays. The Levi E. Coe is scheduled to close Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. The library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1.

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Saturday, Dec. 6 - Craft program “Create a Secret Garden” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 - Craft program “Make a Crayon Frame” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 - Craft program “Make a PVC Vase” at 11 a.m.

days, Dec. 6, 13, and 20. Improve reading skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Registration required. Gingerbread Houses (7 to 11 years). Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Build and decorate a gingerbread house using graham crackers and assorted candies. Registration required. Lunch Brunch Book Discussion (grade 4 to 6 ). Saturday, Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m. “Small as an Elephant” by Jennifer Richardson Jacobson. Bring lunch, dessert provided. Registration is required.

Seeking feline foster care volunteers Teen Knitting Club (ages 10 to 18). Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. New members welcome. Needles and yarn available. Drop in. Felt Keychain Craft (ages 10 to 18). Saturday, Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m.

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Movie Matinees - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Dec. 11 - “Begin Again” R. Dec. 18 - “Jersey Boys” R. Jan. 8 - “Calvary” R. Jan. 15 - “The Hundred-Foot Journey” PG. Jan. 22 - “The One I Love” R. Jan. 29 - “The Skeleton Twins” R.

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Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue, is seeking foster care volunteers to provide temporary housing for cats and kittens. Volunteers will prepare the cats for adoption and prevent overcrowding in the shelter. Cat Tales will provide food, supplies, and medications, and all vet care. Volunteers will be responsible for daily feeding, play and attention, administering medications, following special dietary plans, handling the cat into and out of a carrier, and transporting cats to veterinary appointments. Cat Tales is also in need of feral housing for managed feral colonies. Anyone willing to donate or construct feral housing should contact Cat Tales. For more information: (860) 344-9043 or info@CatTalesCT.org.

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Recreation Department The Durham Senior Board has scheduled a holiday meal for Friday, Dec. 13, at noon, at the Durham Activity Center. Seniors must register for this program. Call (860) 343-6720 or stop by the Durham Activity Center to register. Donations allowed. Cupcake Blizzard Santa Party is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Make a dozen cup cakes to be judged by Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elves. Prizes will be awarded. Children division, 12 and under, and adult division, 13 and up. Cupcakes may be dropped off at the Durham Activity Center Saturday, Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for judging. For more information and to register, call Sherry Hill at (860) 343-6720. Youth Recreation Basketball is accepting registration for grades K-8. For more information, visit the townofdurhamct.org or call (860) 343-6720.

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Tax preparation volunteers sought Volunteers are needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help low-to moderate-income households prepare and file their taxes to ensure they get back the money they have earned. VITA is a national program of the IRS, and volunteers are trained and certified to ensure that working families and individuals are filing for all of the appropriate tax credits. The program also helps people avoid costly fees

associated with tax preparation and rapid refund loans. The program is looking for volunteers for two VITA sites located in downtown Middletown to provide free tax preparation assistance for eligible taxpayers. Tax preparation assistance is offered Jan. 24–April 11, 2015 at the offices of Middlesex United Way and the North End Action Team. No prior experience is necessary. Volunteers complete training and are certified by the IRS. Train-

ing will be held from Jan. 5-8 or Jan. 12-15. Volunteers must attend consecutive evening sessions. Volunteers will be trained to let filers know if they qualify for additional tax credits, such as the federal and the state Earned Income Tax Credits and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. VITA volunteers must complete a minimum of one four-hour shift per week during tax season in the late afternoons and evenings or on Saturdays; maintain confi-

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Sports High school football fever: 32 get to dance, 8 will win as the Committee looks to reduce injuries, particularly concussions. Bottom line as we move into this December: The 2014 dance will be unlike any before it or any to follow. Of the 32 teams to qualify, nine are from the Central Connecticut Conference. The SCC, ECC and Pequot have four apiece.

only, there will be eight state champions determined by two rounds of playoffs. Next year, the template shifts back to four classes and three rounds of playoffs. The difference is, the regular season will be limited to 10 games and everyone must have a bye week. Limitations on the amount of contact in practice will also be in place

All eight of the state’s conferences are represented. The South-West Conference has the fewest entrants with just two, but both are legitimate state contenders — Newtown (12-0) in LL-Small and Brookfield (10-2) in M-Large. Southington was denied a potential showdown of unbeatens with Newtown in the LL-Large final when Glaston-

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pionship game, Darien rallied to beat New Canaan 28-21 in overtime. Another Thanksgiving rematch looms in Class L-Small. CCC Division II-West rivals Windsor (10-0) and Middletown (8-2) will clash anew should they beat two SCC teams, North Haven (9-2) and Notre Dame-West Haven (83), respectively, in the semis. Windsor pinned a 42-20 defeat on the Blue Dragons in Middletown Nov. 25. E n ro l l m e n t d iv i s i o n s will prevent an interesting match-up in Class M, home to the state’s most prolific offense (Ledyard, 561 points scored) and the state’s most stingy defense (Berlin, 57 points allowed). Should seedings hold, however, the finals should be interesting: Ledyard against defending champ St. Joe’s in M-Large, Berlin against Brookfield in M-Small. The S division could see a compelling finals in the Large bracket between Valley Regional and Ansonia. Valley Regional, at 11-0, is the top seed. Ansonia (10-1) is the defending champ. – Record-Journal staff

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nights when classes begin.” “The racers are excited to return to competition after last year’s historic men’s season, finishing in fourth place at the U.S. Collegiate Ski Association National Championships. We break for training camp after the last day of finals,” said Gianatti. “We’ll be at Okemo Mountain on Dec. 14 to prepare for the season’s opening race on Jan. 8.” Local high schools are organizing their ski teams to get ready for the interscholastic race season which begins at Mount Southington in January. Cheshire, Berlin, and Southington high schools have fielded very competitive squads for the past few seasons, and I suspect they will be in the hunt again this winter. Several young racers from the Mount Southington Ski Team will be on snow this weekend. The season for Ju-

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Meriden Room Available. Util. included! $115 / Wk. Available Now. Off St. Lighted Prkg. 203-440-1355 Meriden - WLFD Line, Large 1 & 2 BR Modern Condos. Laundry. No Pets. $725 & $900 + Utils. 203-245-9493.

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MERIDEN- 2 BR, 2nd flr, 54 North Ave. No pets. $650/mo. + refs/crd 1,500 SQ FT Storage chk/$1000 for sec. util SOUTHINGTON- 2 fami- Basement Area for not incl. 716-597-9287 ly house. Near 691, 1st rent. Great for records, flr, prkg, H & HW incld. etc. Simpson Crt area $1100/mo. 860-919of WLFD. 203-2696212 or 860-628-0715 9565, Ask for Jack.

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