Volume 19, Number 49
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Torrison Stone named champions, again By Mark Dionne Town Times
Torrison Stone, once again, is king in the Durham Parks and Recreation Men’s Basketball League. On Thursday, April 9 at Strong school, Torrison Stone beat Blackbird Tavern 57-42 to claim the league championship. Torrison Stone led from the start. Blackbird Tavern managed to cut the lead to eight points, 38-30, with under eight minutes left, but Torrison Stone, and especially Adam Poturnicki of Durham, dominated the paint and was too much for Blackbird Tavern. Poturnicki finished with 27 points and received the game ball as MVP. Tyler Gerry, owner of Torrison Stone and Garden, was on hand to watch Members of the Torrison Stone squad pose with family members and the league his team from the stands championship trophy. See more photos on page 28. | Mark Dionne / Town Times along with family members of the players, Parks and Recreation Director other league teams, and Torrison Stone has been in years and has won six of the Sherry Hill, players from other spectators. the recreation league for 12 last eight championships.
Ultramarathoner runs in memory of sibling Jessica DaSilva, a resident of Middlefield, recently completed an ultramarathon to help fund a cause very dear to her heart. DaSilva was one of 25 participants to partake in the 100-mile trail run at the NJ Ultra Festival, which was held on March 21. She was one of only nine individuals to finish the race and one of two women to complete the feat. DaSilva ran the event in memory of her step-sister, Cindy Sherwin, who was a triathlete and personal trainer herself.
DaSilva raised more than $40,000 to help build the Cindy Sherwin Memorial playground at New Haven’s West Rock Author’s Academy. An Irish-themed fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 9, noon to 3 p.m., at The Stone House Restaurant in Guilford. A silent auction will be held, coupled with an open bar, live Irish music, and dancing. For more information on DaSilva’s accomplishments, visit her blog, ultrajessruns. blogspot.com.
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Budget moves past hearing By Mark Dionne Town Times
At a lengthy public hearing on April 6, the Regional School District 13’s Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi presented the proposed 2015-2016 school budget and residents took advantage of the opportunity for public comment. After an approximately hour long presentation and 90 minutes of public comment, the BOE returned to a regular meeting and put forward the budget with a net figure of $35,954,697, representing a 2.21 percent increase from the current figure. The BOE did not change the budget from the previous BOE meeting and put it forward for a planned referendum on Tuesday, May 5. All BOE members voted in favor of putting the budget forward, with the exception of Jeremy Renninghoff, who voted nay. Veronesi, BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan, and BOE members Bob Fulton and Anthony Onofreo presented the budget and emphasized the pressures on school districts in what Veronesi termed an “unprecedented” time in education. Fulton pointed out that the increase in expenditures over the last three years has been See School / Page 2
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less than 2 percent. According to the presentation, the funds RSD13 receives from the state in Education Cost Sharing has remained almost flat, increasing only 0.29 percent over seven years and putting more pressure on local taxpayers. “The proportion of the school budget supported by ECS is shrinking,” Fulton said. Flanagan outlined the issue of staffing in the proposed budget, which features a net reduction of 4.2 positions and a two-year reduction of 13 po-
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erendum, keeping program choice even if it requires a new kindergarten teacher, tracking the budget to school enrollment figures, posture, and cursive handwriting. Flanagan, Veronesi, and Business Manager Ron Melnik fielded most of the questions during public comment. The suggestion that was discussed most when the BOE reconvened came from Bob Yamartino, chair of Middlefield’s Board of Finance. Yamartino noted that state laws, known as Minimum Budget Requirements, restrict the amount RSD13 could eventually cut from the budget should a school building close. MBR withholds state funds on a two-to-one dollar ratio from districts with cuts above a certain threshold. Yamartino suggested that the district control the baseline of the budget and withhold long term projects in anticipation of a year where MBR compels the district to add money to the budget. While acknowledging the potential difficulty MBR rules could present, several BOE members expressed reservations about cutting planned funding with the expectation to fill it in later and the budget was moved forward unchanged.
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sitions from 2013-2014. The salary line in the proposed budget increased by 1.51 percent and the benefit line increases by 3.23 percent. Health insurance costs increased by 7 percent and continued to put pressure on the school budget. Flanagan said, “We are doing everything we can, but we can’t buck the trend that is going on across the country.” Two potential additions at Central Office totaling 1.8 positions, a technology support specialist and a human resource and business specialist, that were discusses in detail at previous BOE meetings were referenced. Flanagan called their responsibilities crucial and noted the staffing trend was still downward. Of the technology support specialist, Flanagan said that technology initiatives, such as CRHS’ Chrome-book initiative, were not a matter of rolling out computers and walking away. Approximately 35 people listened to the presentation, with the audience split roughly between school administration and teachers, town officials, and regular citizens. Members of the public asked about taking on debt from the Brewster roof project that will also be at ref-
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Open house - Durham Cooperative Nursery School, 16 Main St., has scheduled an open house for Tuesday, April 21, 4 to 7 p.m. For more information or to schedule a visit, call (860) 349-9885 or visit durhamcooperativenurseryschool.weebly.com.
Theater - John Lyman Parents Association/PaperHouse has scheduled a production of “Peter Pan, Jr.” for Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m., at CRHS. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at www.showtix4U. com. CAT - Coginchaug Area Transition has scheduled “Spring Into Our Future,” a celebration of community, for Sunday, April 26, 3 to 6:30
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American Legion - The Durham American Legion (Post 184) is scheduled to meet, Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m., at the Durham Library. The American Legion is comprised of U.S. armed forces veterans. All veterans are encouraged to attend. Those who can’t attend should contact Bob Francis, rfranwp80@ yahoo.com.
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ECO hunger awareness - ECO has scheduled its 18th annual hunger awareness banquet for Thursday, April 23, 6 to 8 p.m., at the CRHS cafeteria. Nancy and Alan Poole has scheduled a slide presentation on their recent trip to Cuba. Proceeds benefit world and local hunger relief. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call Susan Michael at (86) 349-7215 or any ECO member.
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Craft show - St. Monica’s Rosary Society has scheduled its Northford Handicrafters’ Guild spring craft show for Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Monica’s Church, Rt. 17, Northford. For more information, call Lucille at (203) 484-9737.
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4-H Dog Club - The 4-H Dog Club is scheduled to meet Sunday, April 19, 1 to 3 p.m., at the New Haven 4-H Extension center, 305 Skiff St., North Haven. Youth, teens, mutts and purebreds are welcome. Learn to show dogs. Bring your dog, a leash and small treats. For more information, contact Peg Grillo at (203) 4073176, email margaret.grillo@ uconn.edu or visit www.4h. uconn.edu. Sprint into Spring Middlefield Lions Club has scheduled Sprint into Spring 5K/10K for Sunday, April 19, 8 a.m., at Peckham Park. For more information, visit www. sprintintospring.com.
Earth Day Workshop - Lake Beseck Ad Hoc Advisory Committee has scheduled a free Earth Day Workshop for Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station will discuss soil testing, proper fertilizer techniques, rain gardens and more. For more information, call (860) 638-8830.
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Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet Saturday, April 25, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Ukulele players or enthusiasts are welcome. For more information, contact (860) 349-5656 or lucyr1953@icloud.com. Theater - John Lyman Parents Association/PaperHouse has scheduled a production of “Peter Pan, Jr.” for Saturday, April 25, 2 and 7 p.m., at CRHS. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at www. showtix4U.com.
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Apple hunt - Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, has scheduled a spring apple hunt for Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. Pre-registration is required. The family event offers apple hunt, face painting, magic show, horsedrawn rides, pony rides, and food. For more information and to register, visit www.lymanorchards.com. Fundraiser - The Durham Democratic Town Committee has scheduled its annual spring fundraiser, Fiddles in the Firehouse, for Saturday, April 18, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Firehouse. A fee is charged. The event includes a chili tasting, and music by Deep Ellem. Tickets are available from DDTC members or at the door.
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Senior Happenings Renters Rebate Applications for the Connecticut Elderly and Totally Disabled Renters Tax Relief Program is accepted by the Social Services Department at Town Hall. The filing period for the program ends Oct. 15. Qualifying income limits for this program are as follows: filing single, income cannot exceed $34,600; filing married, income cannot exceed $42,200. Applicant must have been 65 years old by December 31, 2014 or totally disabled (proof
required). Required documentation: Copy of 2014 tax return (if filed); 2014 1099 SS Income statement; proof of rent paid - 2014; utility history printout; proof of interest of dividends from bank accounts, stocks, bonds. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Amanda at (860) 349-3153.
trying new ways to contact seniors and increase participation in programs. Input from seniors as to what types of programs are wanted and/or needed is also requested. The Senior Center plans to email the monthly Senior Center activity calendar, monthly menu, and monthly bus schedule to interested parties. Regardless of age, anyone who like to be added Senior participation to thewould mailing list should conThe Middlefield Senior tact the Senior Center at (860) Center is looking to reach 349-7121; j_lombardo@midmore seniors. Over the next dlefield-ct.com. few months, the center will be Chair exercise
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Middletown Senior and Community Center, in the former Eckersley-Hall School, 61 Durant Terrace. The business meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.; program to follow at 7 p.m. Society Director Deborah Shapiro plans to present, “Down by the Riverside,” tracing the history of the waterfront from 18th century private ownership to today’s mostly municipal ownership, highlighting properties from the present-day Harbor Park to cityowned land across from the Rushford Center. Michiel Wackers, director of the Department of Planning, Conservation, and Development, is scheduled to discuss the future plans for the riverfront as overseen by the Middletown Riverfront Redevelopment Commission. The Senior and Community Center is handicapped accessible and has parking. The program is free and open to the public, although donations are welcome. For more information, contact the Historical Society at (860) 346-0746.
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Passes, Zinio Levi E. Coe Library has museum passes. Multiple state parks and forests are available. The Levi E. Coe Library subscribes to Zinio. Patrons may access over a dozen different magazines online.
Book and bake sale Saturday, April 18 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (860) 349-3857.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE The assessor’s office will mail income and expense statements to owners of commercial and industrial real estate next month in preparation for the 2015 Grand List revaluation. Pursuant to CGS Sec. 12-63c, these forms are mailed annually by April15 and are due back to the assessor’s office by June 1. The assessor will use the information received to develop valuation methodology for commercial and industrial real estate assessments in the next revaluation. The income information requested is essentially rent, although miscellaneous income, such as laundry income in an apartment complex, may also be relevant. Business income, such as sales of manufactured goods or retail income is not requested and is generally not relevant to the valuation of the real estate. Expense information requested includes utilities costs, insurance premiums, snow plowing, garbage collection, and legal and advertising expenses- all expenses necessary to support the rent for the real estate. Expense information requested does not include business expenses, such as retail employee salaries or inventory purchases- expenses that are not generally relevant to the valuation of the real estate. CGS Sec.12-63c requires owners of rental real estate to submit this information or incur a 10% assessment penalty. Although owners of commercial property whose space is primarily owner-occupied may not be subject to the assessment penalty, to avoid future requests, the assessor’s office asks that such owners simply return the form with the “owner-occupied” box checked. Information received is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act and will be treated confidentially. The assessor may grant a 30-day extension to owners who may have difficulty meeting the June 1 deadline. An extension request must be submitted in writing prior to May 1.
REMINDER New and or Renewal applications for the CT Elderly Homeowner and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Programs and the Durham Senior Tax Relief Freeze and Deferral Programs are being accepted at the Assessor’s Office in the Town Hall. The filing period for all Tax Relief Programs are from February 1 through May 15, 2015. Failure to re-file will result in the removal of this benefit from your July tax bill. Late filing is NOT acceptable. Please call the Assessor’s Office at 860-343-6709 for additional information or go onto the town web site: www.townofdurhamct.org
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Show Me the Money Storytime - Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 5 to 7. Stories about currency and saving. Craft is making a piggy bank. Registration is required. Art Market - Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 11. Hands-on budgeting practice and craft to take home. Registration is required.
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that encounters opposition, Violence Prevention Act. when he is approached by “Our effort failed last sesconstituents concerned about sion and realistically this ses(In the second part of this having their guns taken away, sion may be no better, but… exclusive interview, U.S. Sen. he talks to them about insti- these things are not passed overnight.” Richard Blumenthal discusses tuting background The senator becontroversial topics including checks and keeping lieves support is gun control, head injuries in guns out of the hands building for some football, and the rise of auto- of criminals and the gun regulations, but mation. The senator visited mentally ill. Although he still supports the the offices of the Record-Jour- he wants to institute right of law-abiding increased regulanal weeklies April 3.) citizens to own guns. “I have championed sensi- tion, he supports the When asked ble gun regulation since I was second amendment, attorney general. Going to which is “the law of Blumenthal whether his office may force him at Newtown really transformed the land.” He noted me and many of us to deepen that it took ten years after times to choose between our passion on this issue,” Ronald Reagan’s press secre- doing what he believes to tary Jim Brady was paralyzed be right over what is popuBlumenthal said. The senator said that al- in an assassination attempt lar, Blumenthal said, “In the though gun control is an issue to pass the Brady Handgun long term people respect someone for conscience and conviction.” “I think there is always the opportunity to change minds,” he added. “When you say you have to pick between the right thing and the popular thing, why not make the right thing popular?” Another of Blumenthal’s initiatives is the SPORTS Act, a bill intended to hold sports leagues more accountable for domestic violence incidents and traumatic brain injuries through the lever of deciding regularly whether to renew leagues’ anti-trust exemptions. Congress will receive a regular report on how leagues From Our Oven To Your’s treated their employees and responded to inappropriate conduct when deciding whether to renew the exemption. This is another issue where By Charles Kreutzkamp
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‘Jump into Spring’ The Durham Garden Club has scheduled “Jump into Spring,” a free symposium for nature lovers and gardeners for Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. Sessions are scheduled as follows: Naturescape Your Yard at 10:30 a.m.; Soil - It’s Not Just Dirt
at 11:45 a.m.; All About Organic Gardening, 1 p.m.; Creating Year Round Landscape Beauty, 2:15 p.m., and Fairy Year Round Workshop for Children (sign up, in the library, is required.) For more information and to sign up, call the library at (860) 349-9544 or email Karen Patterson at Tashmoo4me@aol.com.
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REMINDER Fourteen dancers from the Middlesex Dance Center in Middlefield presented their American Academy of Ballet Performance Award event recently. The event was open to the public and the group collected food for the Middlefield Food Bank and food and supplies for Animal Haven through admission donations. This was the sixth year the studio participated in the program. Simon Kaplan, husband and dance partner to Mignon Furman, founding director and creator of the AAB program, came from New York City and adjudicated the event. The group earned two gold medals, one silver medal with distinction, and 11 silver medals. Presenting grade one were Kierra Sartor and Regan Dills. Grade three was presented by Fiona Fay, Molly Stoetzle, and Mya Seymour. Catherine Fay, Monica Garbacz and Penelope Wickwire performed grade four. Grade six was danced by Rachel Arreguin, Jessica Carta, Meghan Crocetto and Andrea Toussaint. Lauren Badin danced grade eight, and Kayleigh Crocetto performed grade nine. The dancers are pictured with Kaplan and MDC Director Toni-Lynn Miles after the program.
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Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, has scheduled its first spring apple hunt for Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee is charged. Pre-registration is required. The family event also offers face painting, magic show, horse-drawn rides, pony
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Obituaries Eleanor (Wassell) Seeton
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(The writer profiles local women who are using math and science to pursue a variety of careers.) Like many college students, Emily Greenough of Middlefield fluctuated from one career idea to another. Despite this vacillation, or perhaps because it signaled her willingness to explore a variety of possibilities, Greenough eventually wound up with a fun and lucrative career in robotics at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Wallingford. Greenough began her freshman year at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield considering a major in media studies and journalism, but soon became disillusioned when she realized the amount of politics involved in those professions. A fan of math since middle school, she decided to turn to the land of concrete answers, and declared a mathematics concentration at the end of her freshman year. Unfortunately, her sophomore year found her unhappy with the limitations of the program. “I didn’t want to be crunching numbers all day, so I thought I’d try to pur-
sue optometry,” she said of a field she’d always been interested in due to eye problems as a child. Optometry also didn’t pan out – Greenough can no longer remember the reason – but before she had decided against it, the prerequisites led her to take Biology 101, where a wonderful professor inspired her. “The teacher was awesome and I thought, I’ve always been into environmental stuff. Let me get through the bio degree and maybe I can get a [graduate] degree in environmental engineering,” Greenough said. A chemistry major boyfriend simultaneously sparked an interest in chemistry, especially as it related to math and the environment. By her senior year at
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The Young People’s Center for Creative Arts is now accepting enrollment for its 2015 summer theater camp to take place at East Hampton Middle School and Coginchaug High School during the month of July. YPCCA is a non-profit theater arts camp devoted to bringing musical theater to students in the central Connecticut area. The Young People’s Center for Creative Arts is also excited to announce its summer 2015 show, the Broadway hit – West Side Story. Mornings at YPCCA are devoted to workshops in a variety of artistic endeavors including show choir, stage
A variety of studies led Emily Greenough of Middlefield to her career.
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of Wilton, N.H.; her daughter, Martha Seeton-Magee and her husband, George, of Durham; a grandson, Corydon R. Magee, of Clinton; a sister-in-law, Barbara Goldstein, of Lexington, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her husband and parents, Eleanor was predeceased by her sister, Ruth Helen Wassell; two brothers, John Wassell (Martha,) and James Wassell; and her step-mother, Madeline Day Wassell. A memorial service was held on Monday, April 13, at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., Durham. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleanor’s memory may be made to the Durham Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham, CT 06422 or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Attn: Development, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Doolittle Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. To share memories or send condolences, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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DURHAM — Eleanor Randolph (Wassell) Seeton, 98, of Durham, wife of the late Leland W. Seeton, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Wuchang, Hupeh, China, she was the daughter of the late Corydon and Mary Irene (Yarnell) Wassell. At age 10, Eleanor and her brothers moved to the family home at 2005 Scott Street in Little Rock, Ark. Eleanor had lived in Durham since 1947, and was very active member of the Church of the Epiphany. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and graduated Wesleyan University with a master’s degree. Eleanor was a substitute teacher throughout Middlesex County and retired from teaching in the Cromwell School System. She was a member of Wadsworth Chapter of the DAR, a former member of the Durham Garden Club and a volunteer for the Red Cross and the Durham Library. Eleanor also loved a good game of bridge. Eleanor is survived by her son, Leland W. Seeton, Jr.,
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Opinion Financial education is needed in schools nature of credit. Over 30 percent of young adults with higher education experiOn April 15, Americans across the country will have ence are delinquent on their student loan payments, and completed that yearly traover two-thirds of renters dition of submitting our tax between the ages of 18 and filings. While this certainly isn’t one this country’s most 24 say that each month they spend more than beloved holidays, it they earn. In 2013, is one that underChamplain College’s scores the imporCenter for Finantance of a working cial Literacy gave knowledge in perConnecticut an “F” sonal finance. This in its assessment of year I am working financial literacy for toward the passage high school students of a bill that will across the country. makes sure that all Kennedy This grade was given Connecticut students are proficient in finan- to Connecticut because it is one of only five states with cial literacy. no requirements for finanThirty-five states have already implemented personal cial literacy. Connecticut is known for finance education standards, offering high quality eduand I believe Connecticut cation at all levels. We have should be next. Senate Bill public schools and institu319, An Act Concerning Fitions of higher education nancial Literacy Education, that we can all be proud of. will allow educators around the state to access a financial This state has taken steps literacy curriculum designed toward expanding our techby the State Board of Educa- nical schools and improvtion. This curriculum covers ing the education we offer in the STEM fields: science, banking, investing, savings, handling of personal finance technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our schools matters, and the impact of using credit and debit cards. prepare children for future jobs in a global economy, but It has been established what we need now is a comin nation-wide studies prehensive personal finance conducted by the Federal curriculum. Reserve Bank and other I am proud to support organizations that young Senate Bill 319, which will adults who receive financial extend the opportunity to literacy training have inreceive a financial literacy creased credit scores, lower debt, and are less likely to be education to all Connecticut students. compulsive buyers. These It is absolutely critical that students are more aware of their own credit history and Connecticut’s students receive a high-quality educascores, and are less likely to engage in risky spending and tion that prepares them for the world of modern finanborrowing practices. cial management. Passage National studies have of this bill will make great found a disturbing trend in which young Americans are strides toward achieving that goal. heavily in debt and have a The writer represents the minimal understanding of 12th District. the financial system and the By State Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr.
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I’m big in Nigeria The servant has become the master. I admit it – my computer is the boss of me. I don’t dare slink away from it for very long, for it thinks it great fun to pile up a ridiculous number of messages if I do. One time when I was in Sweden visiting my son, and had the audacity to abandon it for 10 days, I came home to, between spam and my inbox, 900 messages. 900! Vindictive thing, isn’t it? I am reminded of the scene from “Fatal Attraction”, where Glenn Close says to Michael Douglas, “I will not be ignored.” At least there were no rabbits involved. Let me share with you just a bit of what awaits me every morning. My computer, that sly fox, would have me believe I am all the rage. Apparently everyone in Nigeria wants to be my friend. I hear from them all the time, the dears. And they are so sweet to have my best interests at heart, promising me riches galore if I will just send them some money to get the ball rolling. I must stop in sometime when I’m in the neighborhood, to thank them for caring about me so. Many of my friends are being mugged in London, and I am beginning to think it is not an American-friendly city, and it will not be on my itinerary the next time I am jet-setting around the world. I am sorry that I cannot send my comrades the money they need to keep body and soul together. Just try to relax and enjoy your extended stay in London, I tell them. Try to stay out of the rain. Alright, let me take a moment to set the record straight. “Diana” may seem like a man’s name to some of you, but I assure you it’s not. So I no longer need to be
apprised of products that speak to body parts that I do not possess. I am grateful, however, for the concern as to whether or not I am whooping it up in the bedroom. With all the job offers I get it would seem that my immeasurable skills and talents are all a buzz. And these aren’t just ordinary jobs. Oh, no. I am promised a kingdom, with very little work involved. I think my computer is in cahoots with these dream weavers, as I am told that if I sit at it for no more than two hours a week, doing what is asked of me, I will be starring on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Perhaps I should take one of these jobs, so that I can help out my friends who are stuck in London. Oh, and here’s the cherry on the hot fudge sundae. President Obama takes time out of his busy schedule to sit down and write to me. I was not aware that he knew anything about me. He must vie for my attention, though, as Robert Redford also seems to have me in his sights. I’m thinking of having a tea party for just the three of us. Well, I’ve got to run. My computer is cracking that whip, and those messages aren’t going to read themselves. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. You can contact her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.
Nutrition program The Children’s Nutrition Program is a confidential supplemental nutrition program for children in Region 13 schools. Sponsored by Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and Region 13, through food donation and volunteer efforts, the program provides a backpack filled with non-perishable food items for eligible school aged children. Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and CRHS Helping Hands Club work together to collect food items, organize, and deliver backpacks filled with non-perishable
food items to participating students. The backpacks are sent home each Thursday, November through June, with extra items sent home during school vacations. A donation of $160 supports the Backpack Nutrition program for a child for the school year. Items in need include cereal, easy macaroni and cheese, pancake mix with syrup, pasta, canned ravioli, applesauce cups. Donations can be dropped off at Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services, 405 Main St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registrar updating records The Registrars of Voters for Durham have begun the annual canvass of citizens registered to vote in town. Every year, the registrars review records to ensure all registered citizens’ information is accurate and current. Citizens that receive a notice from the registrars should return the form by May 1.
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Opinion There’s no place like home for aliens and SpongeBob By Tanya Feke M.D. L. Frank Baum said it best in The Wizard of Oz – “There’s no place like home.” We may not feel this way all the time, but it is true. There may be times when we feel desperate to escape from everyday life, i.e. from the weather (I am looking at you, New England winter in spring!), work, or any number of responsibilities. After all, who couldn’t use a little rest and relaxation? Despite the needed time away though, it usually feels good to come home to our families, our friends, and our warm beds, if not the reasons we left in the first place. The “feel good at home” mantra has come to theaters this winter/spring with two popular releases. SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star hit the deck as 3D super heroes with their second animated feature in 16 years. Antonio Banderas joins the cast as a feisty human pirate who wants to steal the Krabby Patty formula as much as long-term baddie Plankton. Kids will cheer their favorite animated sea creatures when they jump from their sea home and finally get out of
water to catch the dastardly thief. Somehow the magic of the cartoon is lost amid the animated updates. Though the CGI is meant to be cool and fresh, I yearned for SpongeBob’s pineapple home back in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom. The best part of the story occurred underwater, and underwater is where SpongeBob is meant to stay. The true joy of SpongeBob is not that he needs to be modernized but in the very fact that we love him for his simplicity and sheer goofiness. Here, less is definitely more. Home, on the other hand, is an unexpected gem. When colorful aliens called Boovs fly across the galaxy to escape the “evil” Gorg, they find themselves a new planet to call home, Earth. The problem is they transplant all humans to Australia and separate young heroine Gratuity “Tip” Tucci (Rhianna) from her mother. You should never separate a child from their mother, and one mischievous little Boov, Oh (Jim Parsons), learns that the hard way. Oh wears his emotions like the rest of his species – on his skin. Boovs literally change colors to show their emotions. But while he is
the same, he is also different. Though he has been brought up on the ethic of “always run away from your problems” and “never take any risks,” his relationship with Tip teaches him that there is more to life than meets the eye, even in how he perceives the Gorg. Life is about taking risks, and Home becomes the heartfelt adventure of a lifetime.
Dr. Tanya Feke is a family physician and guest columnist for the Record-Journal and Town Times. She has been press credentialed to the LA Film Festival and continues to pursue a love of film. Her reviews are rated on a 5 stethoscope scale. Follow her blog (diagnosislife. com), Facebook page (facebook.com/diagnosislife), or Twitter (@tanyafeke) for more.
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Home will mean different things to different people, but it is literally where you put your heart. SpongeBob and Oh remind us that staying close and venturing out into the world can help you to find the best place for you. Where do you call home? Home: 3 stethoscopes SpongeBob Squarepants – Sponge Out of Water: 2 stethoscopes
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Whether it’s for health, to placements such as juicing most health fads, however, and blueberries are just a few lose weight or some combi- or protein shakes continues nutritionists caution against examples of popular items used in homemade juices. nation, using liquid meal re- to gain popularity. Like with taking the fads to extremes. Donna McEvoy of Plantsville started juicing a little Juicing The term “juicing” comes more than a year ago to help from blending combinations with her health and diet. “I have extreme allergies of fruits and vegetables to consume them as a liquid. and wasn’t feeling well all Kale, carrots, strawberries the time so I made the shift to
Aside from juicing, some people turn to protein shakes as another addition to a meal or a meal supplement. Avid gym users or workout enthusiasts often use protein shakes after exercising to help replenish muscles. “Shakes are really good for snacks or after your workout,” said Lori-Ann Marchese, a Berlin resident and owner of Body Construct training gym in New Britain. “A lot of people don’t have enough time to eat in the morning, so a shake would be great to have.” Shakes should typically be consumed within the first few minutes after a workout, Marchese said. She suggests clients use them after a workout to feed their muscles. Marchese offers her own line of protein shakes with flavors including vanilla pudding, chocolate cake batter, birthday cake, and peanut butter cup. The Edge Fitness Club
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Sports Local skating circles around foes minor league hockey event in the world, with the Adirondack Junior Wings, competing against teams from as far as Australia. D’Agostino admitted, initially, it was very awkward to live with a family where the four children were under the age of six and who only spoke French. After making deep connections playing Super Mario and watching Frozen in French with the family, D’Agostino said he was very emotional upon leaving his new friends. Although some international scouts asked his family to move to Canada so that he could continue to play on highly-competitive junior teams and to further groom his playing ability, D’Agostino has set his sights on more loJoseph D’Agostino. cal ventures – Xavier High |Independent Day School School and Boston College. “BC has always been a goal. I’m going to continue to depulls you out of yourself and velop my skills and be the best student and player that de-stresses you.” For a week at the end of I can be,” he said. – Press Release February, D’Agostino lived with a family in Quebec as he competed in the Tournoi Giant Indoor International de Hockey Pee Wee de Quebec, the biggest
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thoughts about quitting your writing a check to take care of it. A visit with tax projob. But one of the biggest fessional also will give you mistakes you can make is A surprise payday isn’t as a better grasp of how much much of a long shot as many to act impulsively or careyou’ll have left over lessly and squander may think. It can come in a for your own use. a financial blessing. number of forms – a larger Retire your debt. bonus than you were expect- Take it slow and saIf you carry a large vor the sensation of ing, an inheritance, selling a credit card balance financial freedom. business, a legal settlement, or have outstanding Give yourself the or maybe even the lottery. loans, you’re throwbenefit of thinking While you can’t count on a ing away money on through the implicasudden windfall, there are interest each month. tions of your unexdozens of scenarios that Paying down or paypected windfall from could result in a life-changJolly ing off these obligaing influx of money. Here are every angle. tions will help you Talk to a tax profive tips for making the most save in the long run and fessional. Consulting with of your good fortune. an accountant is an opportu- remove a bill or two from Don’t make any sudden moves. Your mind may nity to manage tax concerns your monthly budget. You may not want to pay off your on your windfall and make be spinning with all the house just yet, however, sure you pay what you need things you could buy with to. You’ll gain peace of mind since there can be signifiyour new-found wealth. cant advantages from the knowing what you owe and You might even entertain
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DATTCO, CT’s largest private school bus company is looking for the industry’s BEST School Bus Drivers for our Middletown and LOOKING FOR - Person for housework and Cromwell locations. If personal care. Floating you currently have a hours, 3 days a week. valid CDL-PS we are Call (203) 269-2817. looking for you! CDL is not a must. We will provide all of the free training you will need to be successful! At DATTCO you can bring your children to work with you! Please apply Manufacturer of comin person at 131 Tuttle plex metal stampings, Road, Middletown or CNC machined parts, call DATTCO today and progressive 860-635-8234 Ext tooling has immediate 5600. You can also openings for the apply online! Inside Sales for Busy following positions. www.dattco.com Lumber Company. Progressive Die Heavy phone & Makers DATTCO is an customer contact. Seeking experienced Affirmative Action/Equal Knowledge of building progressive die makers Opportunity Employer materials & computer to build tooling for skills needed. Qualified precision metal Financial Services applicants apply in stamping applications. Office Professional person: 38 Gypsy Must be able to build, Qualifications: great Lane, Meriden,CT debug and maintain people skills, strong complex progressive customer-service skills dies. Competitive & organized. Exp. compensation packages preferred. Good teleavailable. EOE phone, computer, verSend resumes or apply bal, & writing skills also in person at Lyons Tool are must. 30-35 hours and Die Att: Human per week includes 2 Resources, 185 hours during evening. Research Parkway Email resume to: Meriden, CT 06450 Or opfinancial@gmail.com via e-mail at – human. resources@lyons.com Front Office Part Time Access Rehab Centers, P/T Medical Assistant a local award-winning Flexible hrs including therapy company, is evenings/weekends. 328I CONVERTIBLE looking for a P/T Front Exper. preferred. Send Office Receptionist to resumes to: bkei@urg 52K Miles STK#4004A work up to 20 hours/ entcarecentersct.com week for a local Waterbury clinic. Access Sheet Metal Rehab is an affiliate of Fabricator/Welder CALL DOM 203-623-7217 Easter Seals and WaIndustrial ventilation, terbury Hospital, and hoods, custom has earned an excelfabrication, light lent reputation in the structural, min 5-10 yrs community. Duties inexperience, steady clude greeting pawork, good benefits. tients, scheduling apCall for interview. pointments, working 860-828-3762 with multiple phone lines, and other clerical SHORT ORDER COOK www.robertschryslerdodge.net duties in a fast paced F/T, exper. preferred. office environment. Apply in person New Must be friendly, reliaGuida’s Restaurant. ble and have strong (Route 66, Middlefield) computer and people skills. Being detailAppliances oriented is imperative! Competitive salary and supportive environAFFORDABLE ment. Email resume to Washers, Dryers, dchiaro@accessrehabc Refrigerators & Stoves. enters.com or fax to Appliance Repairs 203-598-0747. EOE. Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 Full Time Receptionist for busy, small Animal WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE 19K Miles, Stk #19555 Hospital with a friendly Medium size, good atmosphere. Veterinary condition, $200. Call experience preferred but (203) 634-1591. not mandatory. Fax resume to 203-439-9136 Furniture or email svhmail@sand & Appliances bankvet.com BDR Set- Wood, 2 night stands, headboard, HANDYPERSON – Exdrsr w/ mirror, cab. w/ perience needed. Someone needed to drwrs. $500 obo. Great cond. 203-676-2219 do light maintenance and cleaning for 2 residences. Please send Bed-Queen Pillowtop resume to: P.O. Box mattress, new in 373, Middlefield, CT plastic $90. www.richardchevy.com 06455. Call 203-388-5398 10965-02
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We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for our multi-media publishing co. located in Meriden, CT. The candidate is important to our company leadership and will be responsible for identifying organizational, cultural and people initiatives that ensure compliance and enhance business success. Experience in personnel activities including employment, benefits, compensation, payroll, employee relations, managing company policies and procedures, governmental compliance reporting and audits, workers compensation and conflict resolution is a required. Further, a Bachelors Degree is required in Business Administrator or HR Management and 7-10 years experience in Human Resources are a must. Please send resume and cover letter to lbousquet@record-journal.com EOE
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2011 Honda Civic Sedan Only 1 Owner, Silver $12,450 Low Mileage – Clean CARFAX Report Call (203) 235-6622
Landscape Construction, Maintenance & Design Firm looking for the following positions: Masons, Horticultural Expert, Lawncare, & Mowers *Pd vacation & holidays* Christensen Landscape www.christensen landscape.com 203-484-0424
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1/2 Craftsman Chipper-Shreader. Very good cond. Asking $150. Call 203237-9857
CANON CAMERA Lens and bag included, must be seen, $65. Call (860) 384-1183. HANDICAPPED RAMP – 2 yrs old, all aluminum railing/decking, $2,800 o.b.o. (860) 983-0123, (860) 224-0275.
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 2nd Generation buys Napier & costume jewelry, old lamps, shades, musical ins., Winchester items, old toys, and estates. 203639-1002. AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR
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Home generator, Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Homelite brand from Amps, Ham EquipHome Depot, 5000 ment, HiFi, Radios, watts. New $899, now CB, Guitars, Audio $399 cash. 2yrs old, Equipment, Antiques. used once. Call Ken 860-707-9350 203-631-7541. SNOW BLOWER/ YARD MACHINE. 5.5 HP, 22 in. wide. Seldom used! $100.00 Call 203-631-9953
ALWAYS Buying Costume jewelry, antiques, instruments. 18 S. Orchard St. Wlfd. 2 0 3 631-6697 203-213-5222.
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ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand RAP A PONY FARMS lessons, 4H club, tools, machinist, horsey birthday parwoodworking, engravties, Girl Scout badges ing and work bench and Camps call for pritools. Please call with ces 203 265 3596 confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Apartments For Rent Cory 860-322-4367 ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860-718-5132.
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If you can’t find it in Marketplace it’s not for sale. Apartments For Rent
FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more information call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, MER- Furn Apts. East 100 Paddock Ave. 1car garage available immeSide Incl H, HW, Elec., Musical. Anything diately $150 or best of1 BR, $195wk; Studio, old & unusual. Single fer. 9x24 Call (203) $715mo+sec.Call 203item to an estate. 269-4156. 1 mo./1 sec 630-3823,12pm-8pm. 203-235-8431. MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hub- WLFD- Storage space EBAY Consignment bard Prk Ct. air Heat. 1200 sq ft for rent, 14 Service in Berlin. 775 W Main St. $795ft doors. Property We sell your valuable $995+Utils.No pets. fenced & secure. Great items online. John, (860) 989-6080. price. 203-272-4216 www.aitct.com 860-828-4400 MERIDEN - 1BR Mobile Homes $800 mo. HEAT, HOT For Sale Wood / Fuel WATER & ELECTRIC & Heating Equip INCL. Private Balcony. MERIDEN/WLFD- NEW 203-639-4868. & PREOWNED 2 BR, Tree Length 2 BA, DELUXE MERIDEN- 1 BR, Stove HOMES IN UPSCALE & fridge, H & HW Incld. Firewood PARK STARTING AT Lease, Sec & Refs. $24,900. 203.799.7731 Call for Details 203.239.7657 or 203.314.7300 203-238-2149 WALLINGFORD - 24x56 ft mobile home, 3 BR, Meriden - (2) 1 BR apts., 2 BA in Loring Ct., 1st & 2nd fl., $650 & Pets For Sale move in ready, Call $750 mo. + utils. 1st, owner. 203-294-1299. last, 1 mo sec. No >Attention Dog Owners! Pets. 860-663-1229. Dog Obedience Classes Rooms For Rent Starting Monday, MERIDEN- Broad St. April 20th at 2nd Flr studio. Cheshire Park & Rec. $500/mo. 2 mo. sec & Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. Beginners 6:15pm app fee. MAIER PROP Satellite TV. Short stay, Novice & Advanced MGMT 203-235-1000 Daily Weekly. On Bus Line. 7:15pm Visa.MC.Discover MERIDEN- Lrg modern INSTRUCTORS 203-239-5333. 2BR, W/D hkp., off st. Bruce Giannetti prkg, 40 Carter Ave. MER-Clean Safe Rms. Phil Huntington elec. incl. $950+refs./ Kathy Queen Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit sec.Clive203.886.9902 Kevin Medeiros Priv. E side. off-st prkg Call 203-272-2743 $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pmMERIDEN-Nicely rmdled 9am-4pm. After 6pm 8pm, 203-630-3823. 2 BR, 1st flr, mod. KIT, Call 203-235-4852. HW floors, off st. prkg, W/D hkps. Franklin St. >ATTN PET OWNERS ? (203) 634-6550 Pet sitting & pet walking while you are at work or on vacation in your Meriden - WLFD Line, Large Modern 2 BR home! 203-427-7828 Condo. Laundry. No Pets. $925 + Utils. 203-245-9493.
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WALLINGFORD - 2 fl., 3 & 4 BR, off-st. prkg., W/D hookups, no util., no pets, central loc., good credit only, 203-376-8418
WALLINGFORD STUDIO centrally located, $550. No pets. German Shepherd pup2 mo. sec. & refs. pies, 100% DDR workCall 203-265-1514 ing lines, 3F, 1M, AKC, 1st shots, wormed, WLFD- Avail. 3 BR, 2 fl., unfurn., no pets, no puppy pack, Dad is smkg enviro., quiet st., German import. Ready sec. + ref. req., $1025. now. $1,500. Serious Call 203-269-6348 inquiries.860-655-0889
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THE MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE presents CONNECTICUT’S LARGEST TAG SALE Under the Festival Tent, Hubbard Park, West Main Street, Meriden, CT on Saturday April 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 100+ vendors gathered in one convenient location offering an eclectic collection of goods ranging from new furniture to Grammas’ old Crock-Pot and more. The Festival Committee will have a concession onsite with food and drink for all to enjoy. www.daffodilfest.com
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Find something that belongs to someone else? Find the owner with a Marketplace ad.
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WALLINGFORD - 4 rms, 2 BRs, off st prkg, Duplex, no pets, $875 + utils. (203) 284-1853.
MERIDEN-TAG SALE Sat. 4/18 8am-12pm Moving! A lot of collectibles & toys, Crib mattresses, Curio cabinet, living room end tables, dresser... 138 Higby Dr., Meriden
Four Acres of Privacy! NEW Roof- Vinyl Siding- Stone Walkway and Front entry. Hardwood Floors throughout. Wood Stove in Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling keeps the whole house warm. Fireplace and Built-in bookcase and shelves in Family Room. French doors in Dining Room open to deck, 10X16, so you can watch the Sunset over the trees! Eat in Kitchen. Three Full Baths. Double car garage. Patio through walk-out slider in Family Room. Surrounded by Nature! Must See! $353,900
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TORRISON STONE WINS MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Action on the court gets a little too close for Durham Parks and Recreation Director Sherry Hill (hands up).
All photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times
Adam Poturnicki contributed 27 points to the victory.
The halftime show.
Programs for adults Craft Supply Swap - Saturday, April 18. VIP preview, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Open to the public, noon to 4 p.m. Preventing an Identity Theft Crisis - Monday, April 20, 7 p.m. Estate Planning - Tuesday, April 21, 7 p.m. Mystery Book Discussion - Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. “Dreaming of the Bones” by Deborah Crombie. Strategies for Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits Wednesday, April 22, 7 p.m. Couponing 101 - Thursday, April 23, 6 to 7 p.m. Babysitting provided. Movie Matinees Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. April 23 - “What If.” April 30 - “Gone Girl.”
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VISITING ANGELS Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.
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