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Late spring impacts local agriculture By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
Durham town budget proposed at plus-6.05 percent By Mark Dionne Town Times
The Durham Board of Finance held a public hearing April 6 on the town budget, proposed for 2015-2016 with spending of $7,349,870, a 6.05 percent increase over the current figure of $6,930,370. According to the presentation, the proposed budget would increase Durham’s mill rate by 0.49 mills. That figure does not include any potential increase due to the school budget. Loraine Coe, BOF chair, presented the budget to approximately 40 residents and town officials at the Coginchaug Regional High School auditorium. “Our grand list has only in-
creased by 0.69 percent this year compared to the 0.96 percent increase last year. In addition to this, our state and local revenues have increased only slightly, 1.16 percent and 1.26 percent, respectively,” Coe said. A significant portion of the budget and some of the increase comes from the reserve fund and capital improvement plans. “The Board of Finance has increased the use of the reserve fund to save for long term needs,” said Coe. One of the larger lines in the $1,111,020 reserve fund appropriation is $600,000 for buildings. In response to a question, Durham First Selectman Laura Francis said, “The building re-
serve fund can be used for any town building. However, we have been increasing that line in preparation to renovate those two houses [adjacent to the fire house] and 41 Main Street, the fire house.” Durham officials have discussed plans to turn those buildings into a public safety complex. Francis said that no money could be spent from those funds without a town meeting. “There’s going to be plenty of opportunity to discuss that,” Francis said. Other significant figures in the reserve fund appropriation include $105,000 for fire apparatus, $168,000 for highway equipment, and $100,000 See Budget / Page 5
The low tunnels at Starlight Gardens are helping plants sprout despite the snow still on the ground. see some color.” As for many growers, early spring is a crucial season. “We do three quarters of our business between March 21 and June 21,” Bennerup said. “That will be down to two months instead of three and we can only ship so much.” Though Sunny Borders will be taking a financial hit this year due to the weather, the busiSee Agriculture / Page 4
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Peter Pan and the Lost Boys finish a song while rehearsing for their April 24-26 performances of “Peter Pan, Jr.” Tickets for the John Lyman Parents Association/ PaperHouse production are on sale at showtix4u.com. Pictured, back row, from left: Rebecca Tobin, Mary Kaliszewski (as Peter Pan), Madison Burt. Middle row, from left: Katie DeFlora, Ella Milidantri, Nicholas Smith. Front row, from left: Ben Carroll, Sophia Stephan, Claire DeFlora. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
With snow still on the ground in April, the long winter is taking a bite out of area growers’ production and profits in Berlin, Cheshire, and Durham. “Mother nature does what she wants,” said Alex Arisco of Arisco Farms in Cheshire. The cold has “slowed down a lot of the growth,” even in greenhouses, which depend on sunlight. Energy bills for heated greenhouses have also risen dramatically. “Once in a while we get a mild winter, but it never makes up for all the tough ones we get. We’ve got to tighten our belts.” Arisco Farms grows flowers for Easter and Mother’s Day, as well as some edible plants. “We live by the weather,” a d d e d Jo e A r i s c o o f Cheshire’s T&D Growers. By the time the weather warms up, the season for pansies will already have ended. “We’ll be going straight into the summer season.” “We are two weeks later than last year, and last year was late,” said Pierre Bennerup of Sunny Border Nurseries in Berlin. Sunny Border grows two thirds of its plants outside. “Even if we could sell them, our customers want to
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Community supper - The Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., has scheduled a free community supper for Sunday, April 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the church hall. All are welcome.
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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 p.m., at the Middlefield Federated Church. The free celebration includes music, food, activities for children, and an organization showcase. Families are welcome. RSVP to cogareatranstion@gmail.com is requested (to determine food and supplies.)
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Tuesday, April 21 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.
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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. 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.
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.
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Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com. 4C’s Square dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, April 10, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the Brewster School. Caller is Charlie Trapp; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (860) 828-5978. Baseball - CRHS at Valley Regional, 4 p.m. Softball - CRHS vs. Valley Regional, 4 p.m. Boys tennis - CRHS vs. East Hampton, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS vs. East Hampton, 3:45 p.m.
in Durham and Middlefield on behalf of the Exchange Club. Singles, families and organizations are welcome. For more information, email Babby at adoptaroad@att.net. Baseball - CRHS vs. Thomaston, 1 p.m. Softball - CRHS at North Branford, 11 a.m. Track - CHRS at Bellringer Invitational, 10 a.m. Boys tennis - CRHS at Old Lyme, 11 a.m. Girls tennis - CRHS at Old Lyme, 11 a.m. Meet the artist - Colors of the Wind Artists’ Emporium & Consignments, 360 Main St., has scheduled a trunk show/meet the artist event for Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured artisan is Jean Rill-Alberto. For more information, visit www.colorsofthewindofdurhamst.com.
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unteer Ambulance Company’s revenue. Tom Wimler, Chief of Service for the DVAC, said that he has provided BOF with income and expenses. Wimler said that the ambulance company bills the insurance companies and does not itself bill residents for the balance, but residents might see a statement from their insurance company. Wimler said that non-Medicare patients could also see a bill for paramedic services, depending on where the paramedic came from. Wimler said they use “bundled billing” to protect seniors on Medicare from those expenses. “That process actually saved a great deal of money for seniors in this town,” Wimler said. George Eames IV criticized areas of the budget and said that the Board of Finance should show more independence. “You don’t want to put the fox in charge of the hen house, so you guys, as finance members, really need to be separate from the day to day functions of the town and hold
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type, location and number of signs on a property date back to the 1970s, but have More than 30 members of been under review by a P&Z the public, most representing subcommittee. Much of the discussion local businesses, attended a public hearing on April 1 held at the public hearing conby the Durham Planning and cerned temporary, or sandZoning Commission regard- wich board type, signs. The owners of Main Street ing sign regulation. Current regulation in Durham regarding the size, See Signs / Page 9 Town Times
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The towns of Durham and Middlefield plan to participate in the Workforce Alliance Summer Jobs Program. The focus is to encourage young people, age 14 to 21, who would otherwise have difficulty finding jobs, to have a successful work experience. Participants qualify either on low family income or by having a documented disability. Although placement is not guaranteed, annually 40 students have worked with area employers earning minimum wage and developing job skills. Applications are available through the transition office at Coginchaug Regional High School. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 20. Employers and potential participants should contact Elizabeth Shoudy at (860) 349-7215 or email eshoudy@ rsd13.org.
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The Middlefield Lions Club hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4. A breezy, sunny day brought out nearly 200 children, ages pre-school through fourth grade.
The Middlefield Senior Center is looking to reach more seniors. Over the next few months, the center will be 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 would like to be added to the mailing list should contact the Senior Center at (860) 349-7121; j_lombardo@ middlefield-ct.com.
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Letters to the Editor Tragedy avoided, this time To the editor: I am not writing to start any sort of gun control debate, but merely to tell a story of a recent event in order to potentially prevent a future gun accident. Sunday, March 22, my family and I went to see a house for sale in Middlefield with our Realtor. The owners of the home knew people were coming and should have known that, most likely, a family would come, since this is a four-bedroom home. Once we entered the house, my three children were very excited, and two of my children, my 4-year-
old and 6-year-old sons, went into the bedroom on the first floor. My 6-yearold noticed a lump under the bedspread, pulled down the bedspread and reached for a loaded revolver. I am so incredibly grateful that my husband had immediately followed them into the bedroom and pulled the revolver away. This gun was not only loaded, but did not appear to have a safety feature. This incident has haunted me since it occurred, but there have also been times in the past when friends who think they understand gun safety do not realize that gun safety is different when children are involved. When my children
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are playing in someone else’s home, I ask the homeowner if there are any guns in the home. You would be surprised by how often I have gotten responses like “Well, yes we have a loaded gun in the bedroom but don’t worry, it’s safely in a drawer.” Or “Yes we do have a loaded gun but it’s well hidden.” Obviously, children have an amazing ability to find things that adults believe they have hidden. So please reconsider gun safety measures when there are children around. Also, I urge all parents to ask about guns in the home where children will be playing. Kathy LeDuc Middlefield
I’m in a million pieces right now and it doesn’t feel like I’ll ever be able to put those pieces back together again. The other day I lost my dear kitty, and best friend, Shamus. And the void feels deep and endless. My vet says Shamus Diane Carr was dealt a bad hand. Commentary He was born with serious heart and lung issues. But I hit the jackpot when I brought him home seven years ago, when he was six weeks old, because no one ever had a truer
friend. No being, human or animal, had a more noble spirit. No one was ever braver. No one held more love in his heart. He was a light in this world, and I felt privileged to have him in my life. My buddy and I were on a journey together, and it was often a tough one. Several times he was in an oxygen tent, hooked up to IVs, at the animal emergency hospital. Every summer he would go through bad spells – allergies hurt both his heart and his lungs – and my vet and I would work feverishly to pull him through. And we always did. But I give Shamus See Carr / Page 14
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visited the offices of the Record-Journal and met with weeklies reporters for a 40-minute interview April 3. “Rail transportation is at the very top of my agenda,” Blumenthal said, discussing the Hartford Line that will be entering service at the Berlin train station next year. The Democrat believes transportation and “healthy infrastructure” are critical for economic growth and job creation, but that safety must be improved. “Collisions that occur on tracks are a major problem across the country,” Blumenthal said. One such incident happened in Berlin last year. The senator noted that many accidents occur at crossings without whistles or lights, and that better engineering, education, and enforcement is needed. When asked about the use of misleading statistics in politics, Blumenthal said “that is a major frustration for me,
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visiting the offices of the Record-Journal. | Charles Kreutzkamp / Town Times because I look at some news reports and think to myself, what is the source of those statistics?” Even when statistics are sourced, they may be misleading. Blumenthal thinks more attention should be paid to independent fact-checking organizations such as Media Matters and the Washington Post’s “Pinocchio rating.” “I always try to make sure I have a source,” Blumenthal said, referencing a recent press conference where he urged Connecticut taxpay-
ers owed a total of $13 million under the earned income tax credit to file their taxes before the deadline. “These numbers come from the IRS,” Blumenthal said, noting that those who could receive the earned income tax credit are lower income Americans. Blumenthal thinks political polarization in Washington and “paralysis” is a complex problem, but believes two simple changes could lead See Blumenthal / Page 15
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Signs businesses told the commission that they depend on the sandwich boards to inform and attract customers. “We need to have these free-standing signs. A lot of our businesses are set off from Main Street,” said Brenda Eddy, owner of Brenda’s Main Street Feed. Costumers take notice, Eddy said, whenever her sign is changed. Cheryl Salva, owner of the Core Club, said that sandwich boards help small businesses stay profitable, give back to the community. At the public hearing, Town Planner Geoffrey Colegrove distributed copies of the town’s sign regulation with proposed changes. Current regulations allow two temporary signs per property that are less than nine square feet and non-illuminated. If the signs are located within eight feet of the road,
they must be shorter than 36 inches. The two-sign limit exists regardless of whether the property has one business or multiple businesses, such as Durham Village. The commission proposes to change that regulation to one sign per business, as long as the sign is more than 25 feet away from another sign. Eddy called the proposed regulations “fair.” George Eames said that the businesses wind up competing with each other for attention. “One [sign] turns into three, turns into something that ultimately gets out of control,” Eames said. Eames suggested that for a sign to fall into the definition and more lax regulation of a non-permanent sign, it should come down. “If it stays out and ... becomes part of the scenery ... it becomes a permanent sign,” Eames said. Attorney John Corona
questioned some of the language and omissions in the proposed regulations. Corona noted that the regulations began with a definition of a sign as something on the exterior of a structure but later regulated “interior signs.” Corona also asked if the commission was relying on “selective enforcement” rather than addressing potentially non-compliant signs around the Durham Fair and hanging off athletic fences. “The only way those uses could go on is by your ignoring the enforcement of the regulations that you’re considering ... that’s not a good way to handle it,” Corona said. Sign regulation touches on aesthetics, state and local regulations, safety, and business needs. At a previous meeting, Colegrove said, “Sign regulations are the most difficult regulations in zoning ... Nobody’s ever happy, totally.”
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Multiple awards and honors were distributed at Coginchaug Regional High School’s winter sports banquet, including team MVPs. Winter sport MVPs are pictured, from left: Connor Doyle, Christian Alberico, Alyssa Gambardella, Audrey Arcari, Allie Alsup, Bailey Thayer, Samantha Drop and Jessica Drop. | Karen Kean / Submitted
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Coginchaug spring sports schedules
Softball Fri., 4/10 vs. Valley Regional 4 p.m. Sat., 4/11 @ North Branford (Totoket Park) 11 a.m. Tue., 4/14 vs. Cromwell 4:00 p.m. Thu., 4/16 vs. Haddam-Killingworth 4 p.m. Mon., 4/20 @ Old Saybrook (Old Saybrook High School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 4/22 vs. Westbrook 4 p.m. Fri., 4/24 @ Middletown (Middletown High School) 3:45 p.m. Mon., 4/27 vs. East Hampton 3:45 p.m. Wed., 4/29 @ Portland (Brownstone Park) 3:45 p.m. Fri., 5/1 vs. Hale Ray 3:45 p.m. Mon., 5/4 @ Cromwell (Cromwell High School) 4 p.m. Wed., 5/6 @ Haddam-Killingworth (Haddam Killingworth HS) 3:45 p.m. Fri., 5/8 vs. North Branford 4 p.m. Mon., 5/11 @ Valley Regional (Valley Regional High School) 4 p.m. Wed., 5/13 vs. Morgan 3:45 p.m. Fri., 5/15 @ Old Lyme (Old Lyme High School) 3:45 p.m.
Stadium Field & Track) 1:30 p.m. Tue., 5/5 Old Lyme, Westbrook, Portland (CRHS Stadium Field & Track) 3:45 p.m. Sat., 5/9 Runnin’ Rams Inv. (Old Saybrook High School) 8:30 a.m. Boys outdoor track Tue., 5/12 Cromwell, North Branford Sat., 4/11 Bellringer Inv. (East Hamp(Cromwell High School) 3:45 p.m. ton) 10 a.m. Tue., 5/19 Hyde Leadership, Old SayFri., 4/17 Record-Journal Inv. (Southbrook CRHS Stadium Field & Track) ington High School) 3:45 p.m. Tue., 4/21 Morgan, Valley Regional 3:45 p.m. Thu., 5/21 Frosh Invitational (Valley (Morgan High School) 3:45 p.m. Sat., 4/25 O’Grady Relays (Danbury Regional High School) 4 p.m. Wed., 5/27 Shoreline Conference High School) 9 a.m. Tue., 4/28 Haddam-Killingworth, Championships (CRHS Stadium Field East Hampton (Haddam-Killingworth & Track) 2 p.m. Mon., 6/1 Class S (Willowbrook Park, HS) 3:45 p.m. Sat., 5/2 Marty Roberts Inv. (CRHS New Britain) 2:30 p.m. Mon., 6/8 State Open (Willowbrook Stadium Field & Track) 1:30 p.m. Tue., 5/5 Old Lyme, Westbrook, Port- Park, New Britain) 1:30 p.m. Sat., 6/13 New Englands (Thornton land (CRHS Stadium Field & Track) Academy, Saco, Maine) 3:45 p.m. Tue., 6/16 Heptathlon (Willowbrook Sat., 5/9 Runnin’ Rams Inv. (Old SayPark, New Britain) 11:30 a.m. brook High School) 8:30 a.m. Wed., 6/17 Heptathlon (Willowbrook Tue., 5/12 Cromwell, North Branford Park, New Britain) 11:30 a.m. (Cromwell High School) 3:45 p.m. Tue., 5/19 Hyde Leadership, Old SayBoys tennis brook (CRHS Stadium Field & Track) Fri., 4/10 vs. East Hampton 3:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Sat., 4/11 @ Old Lyme (Old Lyme Thu., 5/21 Valley Regional (Valley High School) 11 a.m. Regional) 4 p.m. Mon., 4/13 vs. Old Saybrook 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/27 Shoreline Conference Wed., 4/15 vs. Morgan 3:45 p.m. Championships (CRHS Stadium Field Fri., 4/17 @ Westbrook (Westbrook & Track) 2 p.m. Mon., 6/1 Class S (Willowbrook Park High School) 10:30 a.m. Mon., 4/20 @ Cromwell (Cromwell - New Britain) 2:30 p.m. High School) 3:45 p.m. Mon., 6/8 State Open (WillowWed., 4/22 vs. Haddam-Killingworth brook Park - New Britain) 1:30 p.m. Sat., 6/13 New England Champi- 3:45 p.m. Fri., 4/24 @ North Branford (North onships (Thornton Academy, Saco, Branford High School) 3:45 p.m. Maine) Mon., 4/27 @ Portland (TBD) 3:45 Tue., 6/16 Decathlon (Willowbrook p.m. Park, New Britain) 11 a.m. Thu., 4/30 @ Valley Regional (Valley Wed., 6/17 Decathlon (Willowbrook Regional High School) 3:45 p.m. Park, New Britain) 11 a.m. Fri., 5/1 vs. Portland 3:45 p.m. Mon., 5/4 vs. North Branford 3:45 Girls outdoor track Sat., 4/11 Bellringer Inv. (East Hamp- p.m. Wed., 5/6 @ Old Saybrook (Old Sayton High School) 10 a.m. Fri., 4/17 Record-Journal Invite brook High School) 3:45 p.m. Fri., 5/8 @ Haddam-Killingworth Southington High School) 3:45 p.m. Tue., 4/21 Morgan, Valley Regional (TBD) 3:45 p.m. Mon., 5/11 vs. Old Lyme 3:45 p.m. (Morgan High School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/13 @ East Hampton (East Sat., 4/25 O’Grady Relays (Danbury Hampton High School) 3:45 p.m. High School) 9 a.m. Mon., 5/18 vs. Cromwell 3:45 p.m. Tue., 4/28 Haddam-Killingworth, Wed., 5/20 vs. Westbrook 3:45 p.m. East Hampton (Haddam-Killingworth Thu., 5/21 @ Morgan (Morgan High HS) 3:45 p.m. Sat., 5/2 Marty Roberts Inv. (CRHS School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/20 vs. Holy Cross 4 p.m. Fri., 5/22 vs. Berlin 7 p.m. Wed., 5/27 @ Lyman Memorial (Lyman Memorial Softball Field) 4 p.m.
Girls tennis Fri., 4/10 @ East Hampton (East Hampton High School) 3:45 p.m. Sat., 4/11 vs. Old Lyme (Tennis Courts @ CRHS) 11 a.m. Mon., 4/13 @ Old Saybrook (Old Saybrook High School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 4/15 @ Morgan (Morgan High School) 3:45 p.m. Fri., 4/17 vs. Westbrook 3:45 p.m. Mon., 4/20 vs. Cromwell 3:45 p.m. Wed., 4/22 @ Haddam-Killingworth 3:45 p.m. Fri., 4/24 vs. North Branford 3:45 p.m. Thu., 4/30 vs. Valley Regional 3:45 p.m. Mon., 5/4 @ North Branford (North Branford High School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/6 vs. Old Saybrook 3:45 p.m. Fri., 5/8 vs. Haddam-Killingworth 3:45 p.m. Mon., 5/11 @ Old Lyme (Old Lyme High School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/13 vs. East Hampton 3:45 p.m. Mon., 5/18 @ Cromwell (Cromwell High School) 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/20 @ Westbrook (Westbrook High School) 3:45 p.m. Thu., 5/21 vs. Morgan 3:45 p.m. Boys golf Tue., 4/21 vs. Cromwell (Lyman Orchards) 3 p.m. Thu., 4/23 @ Hale Ray (Fox Hopyard Golf Club) 3 p.m. Fri., 4/24 @ Hale Ray (Fox Hopyard) 3 p.m. Mon., 4/27 vs. Haddam-Killingworth 3 p.m. Wed., 4/29 vs. Morgan 3 p.m. Mon., 5/4 @ Morgan (Clinton CC) 3 p.m. Tue., 5/5 vs. Old Lyme 3 p.m. Thu., 5/7 @ Portland (Portland Golf Course) 2:45 p.m. Mon., 5/11 vs. Old Saybrook 3:45 p.m. Wed., 5/13 @ Haddam-Killingworth (Banner) 3:15 p.m. Thu., 5/14 vs. North Branford 3 p.m. Tue., 5/19 vs. Cromwell 3 p.m. Wed., 5/20 @ North Branford (Tradition Golf Course – Wallingford) 3 p.m. Wed., 5/27 vs. Valley Regional 3:15 p.m. Thu., 5/28 vs. East Hampton 3:15 p.m. Mon., 6/1 vs. Portland 3 p.m. Tue., 6/2 Shoreline Conference Championships (Stanley Golf Course - New Britain) TBA
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Tax and small children are facing many financial burdens and diapers are a common thread among almost all of them. We can’t afford for me to work because two babies in daycare would cost more than what I would make. Anything that can help that burden on my family would certainly get my approval.” The bill recently moved from the children’s committee to the House floor with bi-partisan support. Luxenberg said it will likely get referred back to the finance committee, be-
cause it affects revenue into the state. If diapers are exempt from the sales tax, the state could lose about $4.3 million in revenue in fiscal year 2016 and 2017. Luxenberg said that cost could be the biggest stumbling block to passing the legislation. ”Taking away any revenue stream into the state might not be possible at this point,” given ongoing budget troubles in the state, she said. ”But I think it’s good to at least raise awareness about this subject.” Another bill sponsor, Sen.
Mae Flexer, D-Danielson, said she thinks it’s a good idea for two reasons. One, she said, is that it doesn’t make sense that children’s diapers are taxed and adult diapers aren’t. ”That’s an inconsistency that needs to be fixed.” Flexer also, like Luxenberg, is hoping to reduce the cost burden on some Connecticut parents. ”When we have the opportunity in Connecticut to make things easier on families, we should do it,” she said. — New York Times News Service
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she said. To those struggling with the many costs of parenthood, the bill sounds like an excellent idea. ”I don’t know who would be against it,” Serke said. Sara Smith, a 32-year-old mother of twins in Bridgewater, said she goes through eight to 10 diapers a day, and likely spends up to $1,000 a year to keep her babies — who turn 1 in April — in Pampers. Like Serke, she’s all for making diapers exempt from sales tax. ”It also seems like a no-brainer,” she said. ”Families with infants
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most of the credit. His spirit was so strong. And through it all, he never lost his gentleness and his enormous capacity for love. Winter was his good time. There were no allergies, so no coughing that put a strain on his heart. He felt great, and he ran around the house like he was at the Indianapolis 500. He’s been getting the “thumbs up” from the vet for some time now – lungs clear, heart stable. So when I came home from grocery shopping and found his lifeless body under the bed – he had been fine when I left – I was beyond shocked. My vet said he had a heart attack. Shamus and I had a bond that I think few people share. He never wanted me out of his sight. When he wasn’t sleeping, he was my shadow. He would follow me to the door when I left, not
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ment when I must get up and find him gone. He was such a presence that the house, and life, feels empty without him. When I come through the front door I find myself bending down and stretching out my hand in front of me to keep a kitty that is no longer there from getting out. When I pass my bedroom I start to slip in to pet him because he loved to sleep on my bed. I haven’t caught up to reality yet. The day he left this world I put the chair – the one he would sit on while I was making supper – back at the table. But it was too painful to look at that empty spot by the counter, and so I returned it. I have another sweet kitty, Dakota, and I fed her and Shamus canned food twice a day, so I always had two bowls out. I had put one of the bowls away after Shamus’ passing. Da-
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kota doesn’t need two. But that one lonely bowl sitting there on the kitchen floor seemed like such a cruel reminder of my newly-downsized household, that I put the second one back. I am going to have to ease into life-without-Shamus. I’m guessing this torrent of tears will have to subside eventually. I do seem to have a never-ending supply of them, but surely they must run out at some point. Meanwhile I am holed up in my house, giving vent to my grief. Really, it’s an act of kindness to the general populace. I am not a pretty crier. I tend to take on the appearance of a blowfish. People tell me, and I believe it, that I will see him again, when it’s my time to leave this earthly realm. I fancy he will be the one to greet me, like he always did when I woke up in the morning. And he will thank me for all the love I poured into him, and I will tell him, “Old friend, you gave me a thousand times over anything I ever gave to you. And if I had been given the choice between a healthy cat who would never know a sick day in his life, and you, I still would have chosen you.” Thank you, Shamus, for the love and the light and the joy and the blessings that you brought to my life. ‘Til we meet again, my friend. 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.
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Blumenthal When asked about what some call “the Warren wing,” of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal said he thinks the divide among Democrats over issues Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has championed has been exaggerated. Blumenthal is currently working with Warren on addressing the college debt problem by lowering interest rates and increasing Pell grants. “We have $1.3 trillion in college debt,” Blumenthal noted, the largest debt apart from mortgages in America. “It cramps our economy because a student graduating with debt can’t buy a home, begin a family, or start a new business. It is suffocating for that individual for years and years.” “I have been a strong advocate of consumer issues,” Blumenthal said, working with Warren on consumer protections “protecting veterans from for-profit college schemes” that specifically tar-
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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 Adult Day Centers/Assisted Living looking for experienced driver full time. Call Jo-Ann Doner 860-378-3902. CNC MILLING We are looking for an entry level operator for CNC Milling. This is a full time position for someone who wants to learn a trade. Email resume to: emidolo@ mikcotech.com
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Computer Technician I The Town of Wallingford Public Schools is seeking a skilled individual to provide technical assistance in the setup, installation, and maintenance of computers, peripherals, and software for the school district. The position requires an A.S. degree in computer technology or related field, plus 3 years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing PC/Windows compatible computers, printers and related peripherals. CompTIA Network+ certification, Microsoft MCP or similar certification preferred. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Wages: $20.00 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be April 15, 2015 or the date the 75th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE. DEBURRER Position requires good eye sight, hand/eye coordination and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful. Email resume to: emid olo@mikcotech.com. F/T / P/T Receptionist Including Nights/ Weekends. Yalesville Vet Hospital. (203) 2651646. Ask for Lisa.
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Inside Sales Apartments For Rent Apartments For Rent Northeast Imported Parts, a wholesale automotive parts importFLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS er / distributor since 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT 1979, offering opportuStudio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes nity for person seeking Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances career growth with our Computer & Fitness Center national company. Free Meal Program & Activities Answer incoming calls, Free Shuttle Bus Service order entry, marketing Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants support, strong cus50 years of age of older. tomer service skills, For more information call great phone personali860-621-3954 TTY 711 ty, basic computer FlanderswestBC.com skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) needed. Inside sales experience a plus. Training program provided, Auto Part store experienced encouraged to apply. Hours 8am - 5pm, Livestock Monday-Friday. Base WLFD- Storage space 1200 sq ft for rent, 14 Salary plus ft doors. Property Commission/Bonus fenced & secure. Great HORSE CARE: Some Please Fax Resume To: AM/PM hours in exprice. 203-272-4216 203-949-0857 change for riding, etc. Exp. preferred, but will MERIDEN - Nardellis Mobile Homes train. 203-213-8833 Positions available, for For Sale a fast paced deli, posiMiscellaneous tive attitude a must, PT MERIDEN/WLFD- NEW For Sale /FT avail., apply online & PREOWNED 2 BR, at Nardellis.com or 2 BA, DELUXE instore. HOMES IN UPSCALE CANON CAMERA PARK STARTING AT Lens and bag includ$24,900. 203.799.7731 Apartments For Rent ed, must be seen, $65. Call (860) 384-1183. Rooms For Rent Kensington/BerlinDOG CAGE - unused, 2BR apt, 1 BA, 2nd flr, 30l x 20w x 19h, newer appls, water & 1 Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. $40.00. Call 203-235Bay Gar. incld. $900 + Satellite TV. Short stay, 1154. util. 860-628-4907 Daily Weekly. On Bus Line. Visa.MC.Discover GE Air Conditioner MER- Furn Apts. East 203-239-5333. $50; Picture Tube TV Side Incl H, HW, Elec., $25. 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, MER-Clean Safe Rms. Call 203-695-6432. $715mo+sec.Call 203Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit 630-3823,12pm-8pm. Priv. E side. off-st prkg Girls Mountain Bike, $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pm$25; Entertainment MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hub8pm, 203-630-3823. Ctr., $50; Toshiba DVD bard Prk Ct. air Heat. w/remote $25. Call 775 W Main St. $795- MERIDEN- Rm for rent $995+Utils.No pets. Avail May 1st shared 2 203-695-6432. John, (860) 989-6080. BAs & KIT w/ 3 roommates. $550/mo incl. HANDICAPPED RAMP – MERIDEN - 1BR 2 yrs old, all aluminum all util. 203-980-3777 $800 mo. HEAT, HOT railing/decking, $2,800 WATER & ELECTRIC o.b.o. (860) 983-0123, Appliances INCL. Private Balcony. (860) 224-0275. 203-639-4868. AFFORDABLE MERIDEN- 1 BR, Stove Washers, Dryers, & fridge, H & HW Incld. Refrigerators & Stoves. Lease, Sec & Refs. Appliance Repairs 203.239.7657 or Will Deliver 203.314.7300 (203) 284-8986 Meriden - WLFD Line, GE White Over The Large Modern 2 BR Range Microwave Condo. Laundry. No $100 firm Pets. $925 + Utils. Excellent Condition! 203-245-9493. PINE VALLEY Call 860-620-1247 GENERAL STORE WALLINGFORD - 2 fl., 3 Furniture 113 Broad St, Meriden & 4 BR, off-st. prkg., & Appliances (203) 630-1622 W/D hookups, no util., (between Hall & Gale) no pets, central loc., Wide variety of items in good credit only, a unique, small family203-376-8418 owned store. Housewares, tools, salt lamps, WLFD- Quiet 2nd Flr stuffed animals, jewelry, studio, residential area, food & more. Check patio, storage, off st out our used items too. prkg, appls, etc. $725 pinetreecones.com + utils 203-269-9755. Like us on Facebook! ONLINE PRICING! Mention this & get 15% Condos For Sale off (restrictions apply) We buy used by appt. ALMOST NEW CONDO SimpsonVillage,WLFD 55 & older. 1500 sq. ft., Welcome to the Marketplace. 1 flr, 2 BR, 2 BA, Cindy’s Unique Shop $335,000 Call for appt. CONSIGNMENT For sale by owner Music Instruments 32 North Colony St 203-631-8322
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1,2,3 Items or an Estate >Attention Dog Owners! Dog Obedience Classes $$$ CA$H $$$ 203-237-3025 Starting Monday, ESTATE SALE SERVICE April 20th at Cheshire Park & Rec. Costume Jewelry, Beginners 6:15pm Antiques, paintings, Novice & Advanced Meriden-made items, 7:15pm toys, lamps INSTRUCTORS 1-2 ITEMS Bruce Giannetti Silverware, China, Glass. Phil Huntington Furniture, 50’s Items. Kathy Queen Whole Estates Kevin Medeiros 203 238-3499 Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm AARON’S BUYING Call 203-235-4852. Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools >ATTN PET OWNERS ? Hand Tools, Much Pet sitting & pet walking More. (203) 525-0608 while you are at work or on vacation in your ALL CASH FOR home! 203-427-7828
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COMMUNITY RALLIES
‘Jump into Spring’ symposium 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.
ATTORNEY
KERRY JOSEPH ROBAIR
CRIMINAL DEFENSE FORECLOSURE ACCIDENTS DIVORCE
SENIOR LEVEL SPONSORS Durham Fitness WCNX RADIO Inc. Jock in the BOX Entertainment
JUNIOR LEVEL SPONSORS Farrell, Guarino & Boccalattee
SOPHOMORE LEVEL SPONSORS Durham Pharmacy Middletown Toyota Paul C. Higgins
FRESHMAN LEVEL SPONSORS APEC Electric Brownstone Psychological Assoc. Cahill Excavating Carbone Chiropractic Center CT Insurance Exchange
CT Overhead Door Durham Dental Frances Sites, O.D. Glazer Dental Associates The Hamilton Family Kevin Hogan, WFSB Iron Scissors
Lino’s Market Mazzotta Rentals Mike’s Machine Maintenance Bonnie & John Smith Steve & Corrine Tawa Wesleyan University
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS TO OUR SILENT AUCTION! 9 Rounds Kickboxing Fitness 99 Restaurant A Marvelous Car Wash Advanced Sportplex & Training Alana Adams Amato’s Toy & Hobby Angel Nail & Spa Annette Willis, Esq. Archie Moore Arrigoni Winery Art Bra Avery Beverage Barker Specialty Best Cleaners Best Western Better CT WFSB, Channel 3 Bill’s Seafood Restaurant Bishop’s Orchard Black Hawk II Blackbird Tavern Bling by Bon Bon Bob’s Stores Body Focus Therapeutic Message Body Temple Fitness Body Works 101 Boston Red Sox The Bottle Shop Brian Bothamely Bruegger’s Bagels Café 56 Café Ra Carmine’s Pizza & Take Out Casa Bella CRHS CRHS Athletics CRHS 2015 Scholarship Members Coginchaug Little League Cooper Atkins Corp Core Club Courtyard by Marriott CT Beverage Mart CT Science Center CT Tigers
Cu Mara Mu Cara Cupcakes by Jody Curtis Studio CVS Pharmacy Dean’s Auto Deb & Steve Alsup Delmar Hotel, Southport Dobler College Consulting Dockside Seafood & Grill Durham Auto Durham Falcons DuVig Brewing Company EA Sports Elante Salon Elle Nail EMPOWER Fiore II Restaurant Firefly Hollow Brewing Co. Flight Trampoline Park Ford News Frank Pepe Pizzeria Fratelli Pizza Rustica Friendly’s Funny Bone Comedy Club Fusion Bakery Gaetano’s Tavern on Main Gouveia Vineyards Grant GroundScapes LLC Great Wall II Green Dahlia Half Moon Coffee & Grill Café Hartford Distributors Hartford Stage Home Team Supply Inn at Middletown Iron Scissors J. Christian’s Restaurant Jennifer Schulten Photography Jerry’s Pizza/Matty’s Next Door John’s Café & Catering Just for You Florist Kevin Michael Smith Catering Kid City
Klekolo Kramer Portraits La Boca Lakeside Day Spa Lagana Florist Larkin’s Run Launch Trampoline Park Laurel Brook Farm Lily Nails Little Rooster Liquors Long Wharf Theater Lyman Orchard Madison Beach Hotel Matunuck Oyster Bar Meriden Feed Michael Francis Salon & Day Spa Michael’s Trattoria Micheli’s Salon Middlesex Music Academy Middlesex YMCA Middletown Framing Mondo Mr. D’s Napoli Pizza NBC 30 Studio Tour New Britain Rock Cats NY Giants NY Jets NY Skyride Noack’s Meat Products Otter Box Pampered Pets Grooming Salon Paradise Hill Winery Pazzo Italian Café Peaceful Healing Therapeutic Massage Perceptions Photography Perrotti’s Country Barn Photography by Antonio Pig Rig BBQ Quassy Amusement Park Ramani’s Clothiers Red Box Red House Restaurant
Red Sun Salon & Day Spa Reflection Car Wash Rolling Meadows Golf Course Sandra James Boutique Saybrook Point Inn Scrubbin Bubbles Sea Mist Thimble Island Cruise Sea Tea Improv Seasons at Traditions Sebastian Photography Serenity Salon & Day Spa Sports Center of CT Stone Age Rock Gym Taino Smokehouse The Basiel Family The Bottle Shop The Center The Cheesecake Factory The Clarke Family The Lowry Family The Middletown Elks 771 The Wine Cellar Thimble Island Brewery Tiny Prints Top of the Rock Observation Deck Traveler’s Championship Golf Tschudin Chocolates Turnpike Wine & Spirits Tuscany Grill Ultimate Sports Uncle Bob’s Verizon Wireless Zone Walgreens Pharmacy Wallingford Toyota Water’s Edge Resort & Spa Dave Wenzel Jan Wenzel Wheel of Fortune Whole Enchilada Whole Foods Wild Orchid Wood n Tap Zafra Cuban Restaurant
Thanks again for another successful event! See you next year!
Attorney Robair is licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut. Affiliated with the Rivera Law Group, LLC.
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We would like to thank all who supported the 44th Annual Social & Silent Auction. We Appreciate your donations and sponsorship! Your assistance helped make the fundraiser a success.
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The recent Rally for Roslyn project raised $8,125 for Roslyn Helmedach. Roslyn, standing on the left side of the check, has a disease called Ehlers-Danlos. The money was raised for the purchase of a service dog that would guide Roslyn in walking safely. With Roslyn are family and friends who contributed money, auction items, food assistance and ticket sales. Spearheaded by the Middlefield/Rockfall Democratic Town Committee, many organizations contributed, including the Middlefield Lions Club, the Middlefield Federated Church, volunteers from the Middlefield Fire Company and area businesses. The money was sent to Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, which will provide the service dog and its training.