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Town institutes moratorium on herbicides By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
More than 15 residents attended the Board of Selectmen’s meeting in Durham Aug. 11 with concerns about herbicides and pesticides. First Selectman Laura Francis invited the residents to attend and said that an agenda item would be added to an upcoming council meeting to allow the creation of a special task force that will consider the town’s options regarding the usage of such chemicals and other methods to accomplish tasks necessary for the town, including road maintenance. See Herbicides / Page 9
The Pour Tour stops in Durham By Mark Dionne Town Times
When Todd Ruggere stopped at Durham’s Time Out Taverne on Sunday, Aug. 3 for a beer he was not there to relax. The stop, and specifically the beer, put Ruggere one step closer to completing his goal of drinking a beer in every town in Connecticut while raising money for charity. Ruggere’s goal is to complete the Connecticut tour in 2014, and Durham was stop number 154 of the state’s 169 towns. Ruggere, who lives in Grafton, Massachusetts, completed what he calls the Pour Tour of Massachusetts in 2013. He had a beer in all 351 towns and raised more than $38,000 for pediatric cancer research at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. As Ruggere described the start of his project, “I was looking randomly at a map of Massachusetts and all the See Tour / Page 7
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Cardboard brings fantasy to life in Middlefield By Mark Dionne Town Times
The Middlefield Community Center and its surrounding grounds were transformed into battlefields, fantasy landscapes, design studios, and homes for mythological creatures as a group of local children became knights, wizards, and kings for four days, from Aug. 4-7. The program, called “Dungeons, Dragons, and Duct Tape,” attracted more than 20 children in grades 5-9. Cardboard was a central feature of the camp, so much so that many of the participants called it “Cardboard Camp.” Campers made weapons, armor, mazes, creatures, a dragon, and a castle with a working drawbridge out of cardboard. The camp was run by Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services, Heather Kannam of Durham, and a
crew of supervisors with a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation. Betsy Dean, Executive Director of DMYFS, said, “I wanted to offer a program that was pure fun, no stress, just being as creative as they can be. I think this program hit all of those buttons.” Campers fought with cardboard weapons and played capture the flag with cardboard dungeons. Campers choose new names and identities. Justin Palardy, a 10-yearold from Rockfall, became a wizard named Galactic Caster. “I thought it would be a good idea,” Justin explained. When asked his favorite part of the camp, Justin said, “All of it. I can’t pick a favorite.” The same question drew a similar response from Justin’s twin brother Logan, who went by the camp name Sky Warrior. “I like everything,” Logan said.
Logan created what he called “a pick ax with a spear thing” and, like his brother, pointed to the spikes running up the cardboard dragon’s back as something he liked working on. The winged and spiked dragon was the largest but not the only animal at “Dungeons, Dragons, and Duct Tape.” Each camper received a spirit animal and had to create its identity and home. Michael Burford of Durham, who went by Dracodeus, carried his spirit animal, an altered stuffed snake, around camp because his snake did not need to stay in a home. “We made habitats and I didn’t want to make a big habitat so I made him a cyborg so he could download his habitat,” Michael said. The donated cardboard allowed campers to indulge creative whims See Cardboard / Page 5
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On Aug. 21, the charity After the Storm, which supports cancer patients and survivors, will hold its 6th annual Art Bra show and auction at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. After the Storm founder Christine Willet, of Middlefield, said the fundraising event is getting larger, while growing deeper roots in the community. “More people in town are becoming aware of it and we’re getting a bigger response,” Willet said. Art Bra 2014, like its five predecessors, features artistic and whimsical creations in bra form modeled on the runway. The bras are then sold at the event. After the Storm collects the bras through submissions, and this year those submissions have increased more than ever. “A lot more first-timers [are] in the show than in the past,” Willet said. Submitted bras come from near and far, and this year will feature the farthest. A mammographer at Middlesex Hospital encouraged the submission of a hand knit and bejeweled bra from family in India, which will be featured in the show. A different bra in the show will have a Snow White theme. Another will be built around a UConn Huskies theme. One complicated bra
is a full costume of an oak tree with strategically placed acorns. “Every year they get better and more creative,” said Willet. “People have upped the bar so much.” Submissions continue to come in from local creators, according to Willet, and local companies like the Core Club and Perk on Main are donating items for the raffles. Perk on Main will be raffling Perk Truck crepes and an espresso bar for 25 at Art Bra 2014. Dolphin Days Day Care has submitted both a bra and a model. Twenty-nine bras will be modeled, with seven male models. “The man show is doing disco, which ought to be interesting,” Willet said. Bras that did not get selected for the runway show will either be included as raffle prizes or used at the event’s photo booth. According to Willet, the photo booth was a very popular stopping point last year. The event will also include appetizers, pinktinis, and temporary tattoos. After the Storm is dedicated to helping cancer patients gain access to integrated medical services like yoga, massage, Reiki, acupuncture, reflexology and other services. “If you’re going through treatment, things like yoga and massage have been proven to reduce stress and make patients feel better,” said Willet, who as a cancer survivor herself, benefited from integrated medical services. These services are not often covered under insurance and they can be a difficult expense, Willet said, especially for patients who may not be working. Last year’s Art Bra show raised $34,000 for Middlesex Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, and Griffin Hospital. Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.afterthestorminc.org. According to Willet, there will be tickets sold at the door but pre-sales are encouraged for planning purposes.
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Calendar Saturday, Aug. 16 Farmer’s Market - The Dudley Farm Farmer’s Market is scheduled every Saturday through October, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford. Local and organic fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, baked goods, eggs, naturally raised meats, arts and crafts, maple syrup, jams and jellies, pickles and more. Subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call (860) 349-3917 or www.dudleyfarm.com. Dudley Farm - Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, has scheduled presentations on sprouts, organic gardening and beekeeping on Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, call (860) 349-3917 or visit www. dudleyfarm.com. Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet Saturday, Aug. 16, 9 to 11 a.m., at
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For a few days during the summer, the Middlefield Community Center had a cardboard gate, complete with a defender in Michael Burford. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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Opinion First Selectman gives his State of the Town Greetings from Town Hall. Is the glass half full or half empty? Not many years ago, Pratt & Whitney employed 50,000 in Connecticut, today fewer than 5,000. Every family had someone employed by, or in a spin-off of, Pratt. In the era of the 50,000 very few if any homes changed hands in Middlefield or Rockfall. When they did it was From the in a private desk of First sale. People Selectman were generJon Brayshaw ally here for a lifetime. The only way they left was horizontal. This week, I was shocked to learn that 38 homes are for sale in town. What is going on? Among my thousand “jobs” is that of advising you on matters that are apparent, and to keep you informed. Consider yourself informed. The State of Connecticut is not healthy. We are over-regulated and overtaxed. On the very day I saw
the 38 listing number I saw another number sent out by CL&P. This number was a measly 59 percent increase that CL&P was asking for in its “distribution” rate. Lucky for me I had signed up for the “Home Energy Audit.” Town Times reporter Mark Dionne did a piece on the Energy Audit program a few weeks back. At that time I was not keen on having outsiders (inspectors) traipsing around my house disturbing my collection of dust bunnies under my recliner. Monday, three energy techs showed up and off they went making simple improvements to our aging home. What a deal. Well worth the $99 fee. They were great and I am positive that I will save fuel and money starting today. My hope is that my savings will compensate for the CL&P rate increase and a greater array of taxes. Oh well! Now on to the lake. The town did its best to take advantage of the fact the lake was drained. In a perfect world, the lake would have been dredged, every square inch of it. Instead, using
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our minimal funds, we performed work at the beach, around the north end, on King Road and at the boat launch. We have a limnologist helping with water quality issues and as soon as it rains, the lake will start to refill. Speaking of rain, I am compelled to remind you that we are approaching the season of weird weather patterns. Please check out the power lines that feed your house and determine if pruning should take place or if a dead tree should be removed. If a dead tree is on town property, the town will (as funds permit) remove the tree. You will soon be hearing about a new “forest management” program that is aimed at educating homeowners on the subject of “tree failure.” Obviously, we have all suffered with power outages when a single tree ends up taking out the entire Middlefield electric grid. And then there is the sub-
ject of our Town Charter. It is every selectman’s dream of leaving his/her town better than when he took office. That is my dream. Almost every day I deal with our Town Charter. I venture to say that (sadly) not many citizens even have a copy of it or don’t have a clue of what is to be found in it. In some ways, like the Constitution, the document should not be tinkered with. Our Charter was adopted in 1971. It was looked at, and some changes made in 1994. None since. Soon the Board of Selectmen will appoint a Charter Review Committee. They will be charged with cleaning up the Charter. They will not be charged with the way we are governed. We will not be switching over to a Monarchy (King and Queen). There will be public hearings. Those occasional duels will be scheduled on the Town Green. Stay tuned and please do not spread false
rumors (gossip). And finally, our Sesquicentennial is beginning to take form. The seeds have been planted. We now have a beginning list of activities blended with a mock schedule. Chris Hurlbert has agreed to chair the Steering Committee. If you are part of a group, like the Lions Club, like the fire department, like the library, like the K Club, like the soccer club, like the Lake Beseck Association, please identify yourself to Chris as being the contact person representing that group. This way, Chris can keep your group in the loop. And, by the way, no marriages, no vacations, no illness, no birthday parties and no school programs will be allowed to take place during the first week in June 2016. No exceptions. This brings me back to my opening remark and a quandary. Do I pray for the sale of these 38 homes or not?
Facebook feedback on back to school We asked our Facebook fans a back-to-school question July 28, noting that Day 1 was just one month away. We wanted to know what sorts of trends to expect in our local towns and asked parents to tell us “What’s involved in getting your student back in the routine?” Not surprisingly, people baulked at the idea of even considering the specter of summer coming to a close. We explained that as a weekly publication we needed to prepare stories ahead — and school doesn’t start after Labor Day like in the good old days. But it was fun to see how fiercely we want to hold onto
those all-too-fleeting lazy days. However, a couple of folks did weigh in on the process of getting their students school-ready. Read on for the comments, thumbs up and thumbs down. Thumbs down Fan: Stop, some of us are still doing summer school. Please let us have a summer... Fan: You just lost all of the
teachers...it is still July! Fan: Too early to talk about this, lol!! Thumbs up Bedtime routines were the top concern of those parents who offered advice on re-insituting student readiness. Fan: Bed times, making their beds (we let bed making slide in the summer.) Fan: We slowly push their bedtime back to their school bedtime. A few weeks before school starts, we push bedtime back by 30 minutes at a time (so from 9:30 to 9 one week, then 9 to 8:30 the next week, then 8:30 to 8 the week before school). This way, they aren’tshocked by a sudden change in bedtime.
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Recent communication received from residents has resulted in the town implementing a temporary moratorium on pesticide and herbicide use. Kurt Bober, supervisor of Public Works for more than 20 years, explained to residents that the town currently only uses commercially available pre-mixed pesticides. Bober said that although residents present may not ultimately get the chemical-free methods of control many present said they wanted to see the town use, the decision is ultimately up to the people. While some residents opposed the use of pesticides and herbicides, others may want the town to use the cheapest and most efficient methods to control poison ivy and invasive plant species that can cause road damage. It is up to the town to decide what the municipality will do through the dem-
ocratic process, Bober said. Bober added that Public Works has also received communication from residents concerned about poison ivy vines on dying trees along Pent Road and Haddam Quarter Road. The town only uses commercially available pesticides, though DEEP regulations permit municipalities options the average person does not have, Bober explained. Many residents who were present volunteered to participate on the task force, including retired gynecologist Sue McIntosh. McIntosh stated her opinion that Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the Roundup brand herbicide developed by Monsanto and used by the town, has negative health effects on humans who are exposed through groundwater. McIntosh said that she is a longtime organic gardener who uses vinegar as a natural pesticide. Unfortunately, Bober said, this option is
not available to the town as DEEP regulations classify vinegar in the necessary concentrations as an acid. Although some studies have shown glyphosate to be harmless to humans except after a few minutes after spraying, when it is recommended to wash it off immediately, others disagree and claim that the compound has a harmful impact on human health. Residents also said there was disagreement regarding whether the compound biodegrades. Several residents present said that it is important to consider who is funding the studies when looking at their
results. Mark Shadle, a Durham resident who keeps bees, said that he was concerned that pesticides and herbicides were impacting the bee population. Although some studies maintain that the cause of colony collapse disorder is unknown, others blame pesticides and herbicides. Shadle said that he was proud to live in a town that is a leader in the use of solar panels, but that he thinks the town should consider the environmental cost and health impact of these chemicals. Bober said that the town does not use herbicides at the town green or at Allen Brook
Park, to applause from the residents in attendance. Bober pointed out that this issue isn’t only one the municipality faces: neighboring towns and individual residents may continue to use pesticides and herbicides freely, and the state can use them to maintain state-managed roads. Bober said that he looked forward to working with the task force. “These are standard operating procedures and these are your tax dollars,” he said. In the meantime, “Our moratorium will stay in effect,” Francis said.
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accidentally showing up at the Blackbird Tavern while it was closed, Ruggere had a beer at Rover’s. As the itinerary is set up remotely, Ruggere sometimes does not know what type of bar he will visit. “I’ve been to a bunch of biker bars and I’ve found out that some of them are the most generous people,” Ruggere said. The Winchester Cafe in Portland raised $1,500 with a 50/50 raffle.
While the Pour Tour can look like fun, Ruggere, who works in client services at a mutual fund company, said the coordinating, collecting, and driving can be a challenge. “Everyone’s envious, but do this for two weeks and you’ll want to stop,” Ruggere said. Ruggere might try to take the Pour Tour national at some point. If he could coordinate a big enough event at each stop and line up sponsors, he may try to have a beer in all 50 states.
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Review: Parisian paramours love, die in Clinton By Larry Kellum
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For the 29th year now, the quaint and ambitious Opera Theatre of CT in Clinton presented its annual early August opera, Puccini’s most popular, beloved “La Bo-
heme,” seen by this reviewer on Aug. 3. “Affordable opera in an intimate setting” has always been this theatre’s motto, and this romantic, but tragic love story set the tone for what promised to be a great week of beautiful music with
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repeat performances at the Andrews Memorial Theater Aug. 5, 7, 9 and 10. Compared to the rest of Puccini’s heroines, the consumptive Mimi is by far the easiest to sing, with her one and only (offstage, no less) high C. That said, this role makes no impact if its soprano lacks a sympathetic demeanor and, in plain English, a truly gorgeous voice capable of floating subtle pianos and shadings. In this respect, Shannon Kessler Dooley was a Mimi of one’s dreams, with her clarinet-like voice and lovely, but frail, good looks. The role of Musetta is a terrific acting part --- loud and
brassy in Act 2, sensitive and attentive to the dying Mimi in Act 4. Lisa Williamson was perfection in bringing across both aspects of the character, and her big high B-flats shot like javelins into the night in the Café Momus scene. As Rodolfo, tenor Joshua Kohl almost cracked on his tricky, problematic high C in his opening aria, but for the rest of the evening, he sang with security, youthful passion and plenty of volume. He was well partnered by his three poverty-stricken roommates – Maksim Ivanov (Marcello), Aaron Sorensen (Colline) and Ryan Burns (Schaunard), with Burns being a standout. His baritone
is definitely ready for bigger and better things. The orchestra ebbed and flowed deftly with its singers under the esteemed baton of Kyle Swann. This reviewer only had one complaint, which was with the costuming. This opera opens on Christmas Eve and ends in late spring, yet only Musetta had a costume change all evening over four acts and two seasons of time. Next season, the company’s gala 30th anniversary, promises Strauss’ sparkling “Die Fledermaus.” For tickets and/or more information call (860) 669-8999 or visit operatheaterofct.org.
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Geocaching 2: Poison ivy’s revenge By Charles Kreutzkamp Special to Town Times
In the second part of this series reporter Charles Kreutzkamp visits towns served by Record-Journal Weeklies to search for Geocaches. SPOILER ALERT: specific details ahead. For last week’s story, visit http://tinyurl.com/ RJCache1. North Haven holds a special place for me – my first assignments as a reporter were for The North Haven Citizen – so I was eager to return to s e a rc h fo r caches. The same day we visCharles ited North Kreutzkamp Haven, a new Geocache was published titled “Beat the Heat – Lollipop” on a residential front lawn. This cache, a “park and grab” or “P&G” (Geocachers seem to love their abbreviations) was found by three people the same day it went live. This cache was praised by its seekers, and sounded like a
Geocachers leave “swag” like these items inside caches that they find. | Charles Kreutzkamp / For Town Times fun find. Meanwhile, HisGirlFriday and Your Friendly Neighborhood Reporter (the Geocaching names of this reporter and his fiancée, Kate) were
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as it turns out, is nestled behind a rest stop right off of 15. As Geocacher ctvalleygirl put it, “Who knew there’s a trail (paved no less) in the back of the rest stop?” We quickly set off to start finding caches. The first one we went for gave us an excellent hint: we would find the cache hidden “in the crotch of a three-trunk tree.” Once our GPS made clear that the cache laid off the trail and into the underbrush, I found myself hesitating, trying to call to mind an image of a specific leaf. I should have thought to voice my concern before Kate, wearing shorts, walked straight into a patch of poison ivy, which I successfully recognized moments later. Being from Indianapolis, my fiancée had never even seen a poison ivy rash in person before, much less the plant. A quick read of some of the comments on the Geocache might have warned us of the presence of the poison ivy as well – again, preparation was the lesson of the day. With that ship sailed, we figured we may as well go after our quarry – so we tramped through a sea of the stuff, eyes peeled for a threetrunked tree. This Geocache is the first one I spotted before Kate did: several sticks and pieces of bark were piled against a tree, but a tiny bit of green and blue shown through the debris. With this cache found and the logbook signed, we rushed back to the car and went roaring back home. There are conflicting ideas out there about how long it takes poison ivy to set in – so we kept our fingers crossed that we would get home in time. Unfortunately I must report that my fiancée is now intimately familiar with the poison ivy rash. We live and learn! Thanks to our awesome readers for all their excellent advice and kind feedback! reporter@theberlincitizen.com (203) 317-2448
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— Patricia Beaudry Traverso, 65, of Durham, died peacefully at home, s u r ro u n d e d by her loving family, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John H. Traverso. Patty was born in Meriden, July 17, 1949, a daughter of the late Ernest and Eunice Beaudry, and graduated from Maloney High School. Patty had a passion for life and had a tremendously generous heart. Her passions were centered on her love of family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and gardening and was a member of the Durham Garden Club. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her son, Bryan; her grandson, Carter; her sisters, Christine and Jeanne; and her brothers, Kevin, Gerald, and Thomas. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, on Monday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery. www.wallingfordfh.com
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Summer runners finish strong Plenty of friends and family came out for the final week of the Durham Recreation Summer Fun Run. Here are the results for the event, held Aug. 5 at the Coginchaug track.
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Locals take part in youth track clinic By Dave Bellemare An enthusiastic group of young athletes recently participated in a week long track and field clinic held at Coginchaug High School from July 7-11. Using a select few members of the high school track team as coaches, each participant was guided through the basic elements of various events such as hurdles, relays, long jump, javelin, shot put, discus, high jump, and pole vault. By the end of the fourth day, skill levels had increased to the point where a mock track meet could be contested. With perfect weather and the beautiful facility as a back drop, the
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‘Challenge’ has its flaws, but is making a difference By Nate Brown Town Times
right way? There are three parts to this trend that don’t quite make sense to me, and ultimately bring my list of concerns full circle. First and foremost is the actual awareness the Ice Bucket Challenge is raising. For the common man, ALS may not be the most familiar disease in the world, yet certain sports fanbases across the country are already aware of the illness. Former New York Yankee and baseball great Lou
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I was challenged on Sunday. I can’t lie; I was a little taken aback by it. I can’t remember the last time I was challenged for anything, including a one-on-one basketball matchup, an epic dance battle, or a rousing game of “Go Fish.” But I was called out by a close friend to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge (IBC), a social media sensation that is spreading across New England and sweeping throughout the country like wildfire. The concept of the Challenge is simple: you have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice water on your head. Should you choose to accept this challenge, you douse yourself with the aforementioned ice water. Should you opt to remain warm and dry, you’re supposed to instead donate $100 to a branch of the ALS Association. Upon completing the IBC, the participant is then supposed to nominate five new individuals to keep the movement going. This challenge came to fruition a few short weeks ago in support of Pete Frates, a former Boston College baseball player who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) back in 2012. Since the IBC began, countless celebrities have taken part, and just about every other post in my Face-
Gehrig suffered from ALS, and his name is used as a popular nickname for the disease. Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling garnered awareness for the disease in 2004 when he wrote “K ALS” on his cleats during the team’s postseason run. Also, former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011, bringing further publicity to the ailment. Yet apart from those fan bases, and now the Boston College Eagles family, what do people really know about ALS, and what has the Ice Bucket Challenge taught me directly? Unfortunately, not much. Video after video, people say they’re bringing awareness to ALS. Based off the Merriam-Webster definition of the word “aware,” it
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Preventive health screenings are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, at the Middlefield Community Center. Life Line Screenings plans to offer five screenings that scan for potential health problems. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. A fee is charged for the screenings. For more information and to register, call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening. com/community-partners.
Adelbrook, 60 Hicksville Road, Cromwell, has scheduled its second annual Autism Awareness Fun Day for Saturday, Sept. 13, noon to 4 p.m. The free event is for families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Activities include bounce houses, sensory stations and entertainment. The event also features a resource event for parents/caregivers. Agencies will have tables with staff and literature. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call (860) 635-6010, ext. 327 or email sgraves@adelbrook.org.
Registration for new students entering Coginchaug High School is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the guidance office. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (860) 349-7221.
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Notre Dame Church, 280 Main St., has scheduled its monthly flea market and tag sale for the first Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 4. The tag sale will be located in the church hall, rectory garage, parking lot and lawn, rain or shine. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Vendor space is available for purchase. For more information, call Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356.
Summer concert series Summer Concert Series at Peckham Park Thursday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. Jackson Hill. Contemporary country and rock, with some original songs. Thursday, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m. Zydelicious. Zydeco is dance music of Southwest Louisiana, combining Creole with blues and soul. For more information, call the Middlefield Parks and Recreation Department, (860) 349-7122.
Talent show The Entertainment Committee of the Durham Fair has scheduled its 11th annual talent show for Saturday, Sept. 27. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 at the United Churches of Durham. Professional performers are excluded. For more information and an application, contact Bill Currlin at (860) 343-3414 or email wcurrlin@comcast.net.
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The Durham Senior Center has scheduled an informational meeting regarding MILE and what cultural opportunities are offered for Friday, Sept. 5, noon, at the Durham Library. Joe Soja is scheduled to speak. The meeting includes a soup and salad luncheon. The MILE’s fall program booklet will be available. Reservations are required. Call Amanda at (860) 349-3153.
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I want to know how many are battling this disease (Roughly 30,000 Americans at any given time, with approximately 5,600 new diagnoses each year.) Telling somebody something about the illness would seem to increase one’s awareness much more than saying “you’re next.” Which brings me to my next point: the word “or.” Left or right. North Carolina Tar Heels or Duke Blue Devils. Soccer or futbol. You can’t have both, so clearly you must choose. The same seemingly applies for the Challenge. This word “or” that so many people have attached with their videos puts nominees in an odd conundrum; do you choose to raise awareness or donate to the cause? Frankly, I’d rather help raise awareness and donate. So many videos I’ve seen don’t tell me that; it’s one or the other. There have been a few that have altered the parameters of the Challenge: a smaller donation and ice water or a $100 donation, which I find to be a nice adjustment. Speaking of the challenge itself, it brings me to my final rebuttal… The idea of challenging others seems slightly juvenile to me. I’m not saying that people’s hearts aren’t in the right place. It’s not as though I’m being presented with a college fraternity-type challenge that could have me wind up in a hospital. However, it does seem a bit childish to call out your peers in front of others to either soak up or pay up. I get it. People are taking part and daring others to try to spread knowledge about ALS, which I respect. Yet, cycling back to my first point, how much awareness is actually being raised? According to www.MyFoxBoston.com, the ALS Asso-
ciation raised $1.35 million over a two week stretch from Tuesday, July 29 to Monday, Aug. 11. A spokesperson from the organization said they only raised $22,000 in the same time period last year. As for answering the challenge myself? I plan to stay dry and make a donation to the ALS Association. Not because I was challenged, but because I choose to help out
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The Town of Durham has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m., at the Durham Library. The purpose of the public hearing is to present information, discuss, and provide an opportunity for public comment on: (1) Proposed ordinance relative to the exemption of horses and ponies from personal property taxation. (2) Discussion of Application for Medium Z-REC proposal for Solar Farm on town-owned property. The public is welcome. The hearing is accessible to the handicapped. Any disabled persons requiring special assistance or non-English speaking persons should contact Laura L. Francis, first selectman, at (860) 349-3625 at least five days prior to the hearing. To view the proposed ordinance, visit www.townofdurhamct.org or call (860) 349-3625 to request a copy.
Veterans essay contest Connecticut middle school students are welcome to enter a contest to express what the heroism and commitment of U.S. veterans means to them. The top winner will ride in the 15th annual Connecticut Veterans Parade scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2. The 2014 essay question is “I Want to Say Thank You to a Veteran Because…” A panel of judges will select one top winner and two runners-up. Contest deadline is Friday, Sept. 26. All Connecticut students entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade may enter the statewide contest that salutes the contributions of veterans. The Navy League of the United States – Hartford Council and the State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs sponsor this project to encourage middle school students to learn more about the heroism and importance of American servicemen and women throughout our nation’s history. For more information, details, and an application, call (860) 653-4484 or visit www.ctveteransparade.org or www. ct.gov/ctva.
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