Volume 20, Number 18
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Friday, August 22, 2014
Progress made toward safety complex By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
Ray Kalinowski, pictured at a Memorial Day parade, was an iconic figure in the community.
Two historic buildings, one on each side of the fire house in Durham, are one step closer to being renovated to serve the town’s emergency services personnel after the Board of Selectmen met Aug. 11. The town has come up with a conceptual schematic plan of how to create a public safety complex using these properties located at 31 and 57 Main St. The town previously obtained a grant for $20,000 for state-reimbursed matching funds to help preserve the historic buildings. The town has owned the properties for 20 years and the buildings have been empty for
Remembering Ray
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The town has a plan for this building, and another, located next to the Durham Fire House. | Charles Kreutzkamp / Town Times
Kalinowski sought to bring people together
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It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing last weekend of Ray Kalinowski of Durham. He had recently returned home from California to spend his remaining time where he was born, where his three children largely grew up and where he contributed so much in the way of public service. Ray was an iconic figure in Durham and Middlefield. Growing up in the Rockfall section of Middlefield, he left for an eventual decades-long career in the Secret Service which led to an assignment to accompany then-President Richard Nixon on a ground-breaking visit to China. This made him something of a local celebrity, a distinction which came totally from outside, as one of the hallmarks of Ray’s character was a sincere humility. My contact with Ray, however, began afterwards – after he had retired from the Secret Service and returned fulltime to Durham, where in November 1997 he was elected to the first of his two terms as first selectman. At the time, I was editor of Town Times, and as is usual, I spent much time in the company of the first
When you have held 88 fairs, the weather is bound to be uncooperative for some of them. The 88 annual 4-H Fair, combining the 4-H communities of Middlesex and New Haven counties and held at the Durham Fairgrounds the weekend of Aug. 3, opened with drizzly and overcast weather, but the people who came managed to enjoy exhibits, fair food, animal displays, and other attractions. “There’s a misunderstanding that 4-H is just animals,” said Bernadette Basiel of Durham, a 4-H parent and volunteer. “They do a variety of things that aren’t animal-related.” There are 4-H clubs oriented around archery, wildlife adventures like hiking and kayaking, Geocaching, and civic volunteering. Visitors to the 4-H Fair in Durham expecting only farm an-
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Bailey Basiel of Durham, who served as President of the Fair for the 88 annual 4-H Fair, also participated in the animal shows. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
imals may have been surprised Mercy High School. Both teams received their to see robots zooming around the commercial building. A ro- challenge in January and had six botics team from Guilford called weeks to build a remote control Apple Pi competed against the Tech Tigers from Middletown’s See Fair / Page 18
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Some residents of Durham have expressed concern about the town’s use of herbicides, and there’s a growing number of people who would like to see some changes made. Tina Hurlbert is one of them. The spraying done by the town, Hurlbert explained, is part of the Road Resurfacing Program, and uses an herbicide on curbs and cracks in order to kill weeds before the road is resurfaced. There’s an exemption at the state level that allows municipalities to spray 10 feet from the curb, onto the homeowner’s property, without any notification. It’s called the rights of way. The herbicide used is over-the-counter Roundup. Its main ingredient is glyphosate, which studies have shown can kill human cells, and can cause hormone production problems and abnormal fetal development. During a Board of Selectmen meeting Aug. 11, Public Works Foreman Kurt Bober explained that the town uses Roundup, although municipalities are permitted to use chemicals the average homeowner does not have access to. Also, Bober explained that although the town has the right to spray 10 feet from the curb, they have been using herbicides on the road and the curb during resur-
facing, and have not been spraying 10 feet into residential property. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims glyphosate doesn’t cause cancer, has low toxicity when used at the recommended doses, and is not dangerous to public health or the environment. Hurlbert disagrees with that assessment. “That’s not true,” she said. “Ask yourself who funded the study by EPA or any other organization, who were the lobbyists, who in the government has a vested interest in the study’s outcome. The argument for this issue is that it’s legal, over-thecounter, cheap, and nothing else works. It’s just not true that nothing else works.” There’s been a moratorium on the spraying, in response to public concerns. Meanwhile, townsfolk are looking to other towns for some solutions, such as Cheshire, which uses organic products for maintenance (fertilizing, pest management, weed management, etc.). Bob Ceccolini, a Cheshire town official, is willing to talk to Durham’s task force, which Durham resident Tina Hurlbert, pictured, a lover of nature, believes herbicides should not has been formed to seek safer be sprayed in town, and she is not alone. alternatives to spraying with herbicides. www.linosmarket.com www.linosmarket.com Diane St. John, who is accredited by the Northeast MEAT SPECIALS Organic Farmers AssociaWaybest Whole Chickens (3.5-4lb average!)..$1.29 lb. tion (NOFA) as an organic land care professional, USDA Choice Bone-In Ribeye Steak....$8.99 lb. ham2 M a i n S t r e -1 , 349 voiced her concerns regardUSDA Choice NY Strip Steak .......... $10.99 lb. ing herbicides. “As a resident (860) 349-1717 71
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Regional School District 13 announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced price meals served under the National School Lunch Programs. Local school officials have adopted the United States Department of Agriculture’s Income Eligibility Guidelines following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. Income guidelines will be used in Connecticut from July 1, to June 30, 2015 for determining eligibility of participants for free and reduced price meals in the Child Nutrition Programs. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Application forms are sent to all homes with a letter to parents. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office at each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purposes of determining eligibility and for administration and enforcement of the
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Calendar Saturday, Aug. 23 Adoption event - Cat Tales has scheduled an adoption event for Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petco, 188 Kitts Lane, Newington. Adoptable cats and kittens will be featured. 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 veg-
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Sunday, Aug. 24 Car wash - Friends of Coginchaug Unified Soccer has scheduled a car wash for Sunday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Carolyn Adams
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Thursday, Aug. 28 Durham Farmer’s Market - The Durham Farmer’s Market is scheduled for Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m., on the Durham Town Green.
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Cat Tales benefit - “An evening with psychic medium Lisa Lanno,” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 to 9 p.m., at Arrigoni Winery, Portland. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit Cat Tales Non-Profit Rescue. Seating is limited. For more information and tickets, call (860) 3449043 or ctracy15@aol.com.
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Friday, August 22, 2014
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Food bank stock diminished this time of year By Charles Kreutzkamp
Betsy Dean, executive director of Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services, said that some families rely on free or reduced cost lunch to help with food costs. The backpack program DMYFS runs is intended to plug the gaps by providing aid during weekends and holidays. Children
Shelves that are usually overflowing with cans and boxes have dwindled, and storage containers lay empty at the Middlefield Food Bank Aug. 14. “Donations tend to be lower this time of year,” Middlefield Social Services Coordinator Joan Lombardo lamented. The annual Community Round-up is the source of a lot of food at the pantry, and as the year wears on, the stock diminishes. Lombardo said that she is proud to say that the community is very generous. The town has never had to turn a hungry family or individual away. The only requirement for assistance is that a person must be a Durham, Middlefield, or Rockfall resident. The food pantry especially needs back-to-school sta-
are sent home with a “non-descript backpack,” Dean said, “as anonymous as possible” to spare them from being teased by peers. Items desired for the backpack program includes healthy cereals, tuna, pasta, macaroni See Food / Page 7
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Sunflower maze goes bookworm By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
Lyman Orchard’s Sunflower maze is in its eighth year, but new this year is the bookworm theme and the partnership with local libraries, which have been hosting story time programs at an event tent near the maze. Dianne Bronkie said she brings her grandaughter to
the maze every year. “It’s for a good cause, too,” Bronkie said. In addition to supporting a local orchard, a portion of the profits from the Sunflower Maze go to support the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Cancer Unit. This year, attendees who support the event’s book drive receive discounted admission to the maze. Books were donated to Read and
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and cheese, granola, fruit, and applesauce. Last year, 19 local children were served by the program. The food pantry also helps stock a pantry at the senior housing at Sugar Loaf Terrace. The pantry is also in need of canned fruit. “Peaches and pears are popular with families and with seniors,” Lombardo said. “It’s amazing what you can do,” Lombardo said. She sometimes helps families identify nutritious meals that can be made out of canned food; for example, combining taco seasoning and canned chicken, beans, and vegetables. Canned vegetables is one of the things the town still has a large stock of. It’s important to give families a balance of nutrition,
Lombardo said. The town also offers other kinds of assistance, including fuel assistance and aid for medical bills. Some families are impacted by an accident, others are struggling due to the state of the job market, according to Lombardo’s interactions with residents. “For them to even ask for help takes a lot of courage,” Lombardo said. The department of social services also refers families to other assistance programs as needed. The food bank also gives tooth brushes, soaps, shampoo, and conditioner to families struggling to make ends meet. This helps stretch grocery money farther so families can focus on buying staples such as milk, eggs, and other perishables the food bank does not supply.
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Opinion Nightingale an evocative a one-man show By Tanya Feke MD Special to Town Times
This year’s LA Film Festival left this physician wanting more. Diagnosis Movies prides itself not only on its film reviews but on the opportunity to discuss medical conditions in a public arena. The opportunity to educate while entertaining an audience is a privilege. I have reDiagnosis: viewed THE Movies ROAD WITHIN with its foray into Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder and anorexia. NIGHTINGALE, too ,offers a glimpse into mental health but with far darker undertones. Its portrayal of psychosis succeeds in the most novel way possible – a one-man show. Few people can pull off a movie like this. Captivating an audience with a solitary character without the interference of the
outside world requires a delicate hand. Too easily, the audience could be distracted, the storytelling slowed. I raised these issues with writer Frederick Mensch at the film’s premiere and he replied with a smile. “There are two things that inspired me to write it. One is the creative impulse to talk about this character, a character who really lives in my imagination, and the other thing is just sort of a pragmatic one – as an independent filmmaker, I wanted to write a script that took as few obstacles as possible to getting the film produced. I was able to do that by writing a movie about one character in one location, and that turned out to be a ticket for me to get the film made.” Certainly not an easy feat. A one-man show is more common to the stage than the big screen, but director Elliott Lester See Movies / Page 9
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Cache 3: Rise of the seekers In the third 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/RJCache2. This is the week Geocaching really caught me in its spell: I c a p t u re d three caches a s I we n t about my week, while waiting for a government Charles Kreutzkamp meeting, or just along my commute. I also finally picked up my first “nano” – a type of cache cacher Joyce Kennedy describes as “smaller than the tip of your pinky finger.” This little bullet-shaped magnet would have been enormously
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To the editor: I read with interest a recent letter to the editor, on Powder Ridge, and why, in the writer’s opinion, this entire operation is not operating at 100 percent. It is quite apparent that the author wants Powder Ridge up and running at any cost and under any conditions. It is also apparent that the author doesn’t know or doesn’t care about regulation relevant to a “Construction Project” of this nature. Those regulations are mandated by the federal, state and local government. All requirements stipulated must be met, not compromised. This takes time, especially if a correction has to be made. These requirements were made for a reason (safety is a major factor). They are not intended to be ignored. When these requirements are satisfactorily met, then the owner will be permitted to operate. Until then, this site will sit idle. The people serving on the various committees and out-of-town enforcement officers are doing a very good job. Let them continue, support them. We don’t need another facility up there, like we had a few years ago. Al Smith Middlefield
To the editor: Thanks to all who participated in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Aug. 12. In addition to thanking the voters who came out, we would like to thank all those who help behind the scenes. The custodians, secretary and principal at Korn School ensure that we have access to the polling place and communications. Kurt Bober and public works employees set up the room, make signs for the election, place signs on the green and break down the furniture the next day. BASREP staff make adjustments to their use of the school to help us follow state law. The Town Clerk handles all the absentee ballots and works with us to complete the required paper work. Not especially, thanks to our fellow citizens employed as poll workers. Our poll workers constantly improve our processes for better elections and referenda. Thanks for a job well done. Pam Lucashu Durham Republican Registrar of Voters
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and the town of Middlefield Mildred (Beaulier) (Murphy) Sutherland honored her by proclaiming MIDDLEFIELD — Mildred (Beaulier) (Murphy) Sutherland, of Middlefield, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, with all of her children by her side. Born in Ashland, Maine in 1928, she was fondly known as “Middi.” She entertained people from the time she was very young; singing with the USO during World War II, and singing and yodeling to hundreds of “seniors”, bringing great joy into their lives throughout her 85th year. In 1952, Middi moved to Durham with her husband Willis (now deceased) and three children and by 1963, had given birth to three more children. She also worked with her husband at the family business, M&L Products in Killingworth. In 1983, Middi married Bill Sutherland and they returned to their birthplace in Maine. After Bill’s passing, she moved to Middlefield where her life became very active with many friends who prompted her to pick up her guitar once more and formed a band called “Middi and the Country Gentlemen”. The group played in venues all around the state including the Durham Fair as well as many other senior citizen organizations and nursing homes. Middi was a member of the Durham 60+ Club and traveled to many places around the country, sharing her smiles and music with everyone she met. In 2000, she was crowned “Ms. Senior Connecticut”
January 21, 2001 as “Middi Day”. Middi is survived by her children, Bonnie Coke (Gary,) of Jamestown, N.C.; Roxie Strackbein (Doug,) of Samammish, Wash., Shari Slight (Phil,) of Durham, Vickie Rogers (Phil,) of Chelan, Wash., Kelly Bula (Chick,) of Moodus, Gordon Murphy (Tracy,) of Killingworth; and three step-daughters, Shirley Brodeur (Dick), Barbara Seikel, and Brenda Briggs (Bob,) all of Massachusetts. Middi has 16 grandchildren; and 18.5 great-grandchildren who all adore and admire her. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Beaulier, of South Windsor; and sister, Salina O’Clair, of Ashland, Maine. She is predeceased by her parents, Peter and Laura (Carney)Beaulier; and siblings, Verdi Jimmo, Hilda Morris, Vena Sutherland, Mack Beaulier and Chet Beaulier. Middi will surely be missed but we believe she has moved to a heavenly stage with a new audience to delight because “she’s not done yet.” Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Maine. In lieu of flowers, in tribute to Middi’s love of music, donations can be made in Middi Sutherland’s name to the Music Department of Coginchaug Regional High School. Checks can be made payable to CRHS Activity Fund and mailed directly to CRHS, 135 Picket Lane, Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or send condolences, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservices.com.
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New teacher in Oaxaca, thanks to locals By Marilyn Horn Rodrigo Mesinas Pérez is now a certified special education teacher in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, thanks to his dedication and hard work and the sponsorship of the CRHS Spanish Honor Society. I was fortunate to attend the festivities in Oaxaca in mid-July. The graduation itself was on the 18th, but it was preceded by a “Calenda” on July 16. A “Calenda” is something like a parade, led by large paper-mache puppets, someone carrying a huge pa p e r ba l Pérez loon (with, in this case, the name of the teachers’ college), and a band. The graduates, their families, and friends all walked several blocks in the center of the city (about a twohour stroll to go 16 blocks). There was lots of dancing and celebrating during the procession. It was a fitting “fiesta” for these recent graduates. On Friday, the formal graduation began at 6:30 with a traditional ceremony, not unlike our graduations in the U.S. After the ceremony ended, however, the night had just begun. First ,an excellent Mariachi band played for about an hour. It was followed by a dinner (which took two hours for us all to be served), and dancing until about 2 a.m. to music from another popular band from Oaxaca, Los Gigantes. Knowing how late the night would be, I, however, arranged to be picked up by a friend before midnight. The following day (my last one in Oaxaca), I treated Rodrigo and his family to a fourcourse “lunch” (the main meal in Mexico) at one of my favorite restaurants in Oaxaca. There we enjoyed a great meal and fun conversation for another three hours. The concept of “celebration” is a huge part of why I love this city and its inhabitants so much. Rodrigo was absolutely overcome with emotion at these events, which he would have never dreamed possible when he returned to elemen-
tary school some 13 years ago. He will be an awesome addition to the teaching profession in his country. He now is waiting for a teaching assignment. Mexico’s educational system is run by the federal government, which means you do not apply for a job, but instead are sent wherever there is need. He will probably begin his career in a small village or town in the mountains sur-
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rounding Oaxaca. Wherever he winds up, the community will be lucky to have such a fine young man in their school, giving back to the needy children of the area, just as he has received the gift of an education thanks to the generosity of the Durham and Middlefield communities. Besides sponsoring RoSee Teacher / Page 12
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Public hearing Aug. 25 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.
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trucks are expected to participate. Admission is free. Prices vary according to each truck. Musical entertainment by “Jack Riotte and Friends” is planned. Proceeds benefit the United Churches of Durham repair and maintenance of historic buildings on the property.
Notre Dame Church 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.
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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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ber of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for benefits. If the foster family is not eligible for free or reduced price meal benefits, it does not prevent a foster child from receiving free meal benefits. Note however, that a foster child’s free eligibility does not automatically extend to all students in the household. Under
ther orally or in writing, may be made to Kerrie Flanagan, Chair, Board of Education, Regional School District #13, PO Box 190, Durham, CT 06422 for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. Each school and the central office of the school district has a copy of the policy which may be reviewed by an interested party.
If a household member becomes unemployed or if household size changes at any time, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced price or free meals, if the family income falls at or below the levels. For income guidelines, contact the Superintendent office at (860) 349-7200.
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ers; for example, firefighters could use space to stay overnight to remain on call for emergencies. “I’m happy to say that we will have choices,” Francis said at the meeting in regard to funding the project. Francis said discussions with the Board of Finance include the possibility of phasing the project, and the town has been saving money to be set aside for capital improvements.
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