Volume 19, Number 38
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Green financing proposed for Middlefield By Mark Dionne Town Times
The Middlefield Board of Selectmen, at its regular meeting on Jan. 20, heard a proposal from Green Bank representative Alex Kovtunenko to bring financing for energy saving projects into Middlefield. Green Bank, formerly known as the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority, is a quasi-public financing institutional funded by surcharges on utility bills. See Green / Page 6
Taste of Durham returns Feb. 7
Coginchaug sophomore Kaylie LeMere pumps her fist before the start of the game against Mt. Everett on Jan. 17 at the Northford Ice Pavilion. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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Durham’s Public Association of Library Supporters has been busy preparing for the 19th annual Taste of Durham. The Taste of Durham, called a “Community Party” by PALS, will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. See Taste / Page 6
Bruce Schmottlach entertains a past Taste of Durham crowd. Schmottlach’s music is one of many returning fixtures at the PALS event, which takes place this year on Feb. 7. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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Parents of Coginchaug Regional High School hockey players who for the first time this year are able to skate on a regional high school team expressed gratitude for the opportunity. For the five CRHS skaters, hockey has long been part of their lives. When Kaylie LeMere was born, one of her grandparents brought hockey skates to the hospital and it didn’t take long for her to use them. “With a last name like LeMere, you have to play hockey,” Kaylie’s mother Michelle LeMere said.
Kaylie began skating at age two and a half and started hockey at age four. Kaylie continued with hockey growing up, on both boys and girls teams. The CRHS athletes play for the Lyman Hall Trojans. Lyman Hall serves as the host team, joined by CRHS and Haddam-Killingworth. George Lemieux, who served as a spokesperson when the hockey option was being considered, said that Lyman Hall was a good fit for CRHS because of the school’s proximity and tradition. George and Erin Lemieux’s son Zach grew up playing hockey but Erin never thought he would be able to play on a high school team. “We thought
that was it for hockey,” Erin said. Michelle LeMere had similar thoughts about Kaylie’s hockey. “I had figured she wouldn’t play for a high school team.” When she found out about the regional possibility, “I was so excited,” Michelle said. According to CRHS athletic director Nick Barbieri, the timing was right to join a regional team. A group of parents were expressing interest and the district had just received a review of its athletics program from the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletics Conference. Among other things, that report recommended both supporting parenSee Hockey / Page 2
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tal involvement and regional teams. “I’m listening to the parents to get the kids the best opportunity,” Barbieri said. Jacob and Josh Martinez began playing hockey in Florida when they were young and their parents, Hector and Jennifer Martinez were happy to find hockey for their sons after moving to Durham. Like true hockey parents, Hector and Jennifer began driving their sons around Connecticut so they could play in Waterbury or New Haven. “Down in Florida, you have to travel three or four hours just to play. Our dedication is probably as much as theirs,” Hector Martinez said. Jennifer Martinez said that the Coginchaug students have bonded with the new team and some of the teammates from different schools hang out outside of hockey. “It doesn’t matter what school it is. The kids want to play hockey.” Tim McDermott, whose son Tim plays on the team, praised the existing team support from the Lyman and H-K parents and said the CRHS parents have fit in well. The parents log a lot of hours in cars and cold pavilions together across the state. The addition of a sport to Coginchaug’s offerings did not become a budget item because the costs for participation and travel are borne by the participating families. The school handles the promoting and administration.
According to George Lemieux, parents went in “eyes wide open” to the pay-toplay arrangement and it actually has a team benefit. “When you have to pay to play, there’s a certain level of commitment required.” That commitment is reflected in the cost, approximately $1,500 per player, and the 5:30 a.m. practices. Barbieri points out that the regional arrangement also provides an opportunity to practice good sportsmanship, as hockey partner H-K is a rival in other sports. “All the boys have been great,” said Michelle LeMere, whose daughter is one of two girls playing for the 21-member team. “She loves playing hockey with boys because it elevates her game,” Michelle said. Hockey is not without risks Coginchaug athletes and brothers Jake Martinez (No. 3) and Josh Martinez (No. 2) take to and the CRHS parents are the ice together during a game for the Lyman Hall Trojans. | Mark Dionne / Town Times aware of the national focus on head injuries in sports. www.linosmarket.com Kaylie has suffered two concussions and a separated www.linosmarket.com shoulder. “It’s concerning, SEE REST OF CATERING MENU ONLINE OR INSTORE but it’s what she loves to do,” CALL FOR DETAILS said Michelle, who keeps a Super Bowl Packages (minimum 8 People) well-stocked First Aid kit in The 2 Point Package $13.99 per person her car. Choice of Party Hero or Assorted Sandwich Platter, “I think about it someChoice of wings Choice of: Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad times,” said Jennifer MarSuper Bowl mini cupcakes!!! tinez. “There’s always that re ha 2 M a i n S t -1 m, C T • (8 60) 349 chance, but you could get The Field Goal Package $15.99 per person Choice of American or Italian Party Hero or Assorted Sandwich Platter, concussions banging around (860) 349-1717 Choice of Gourmet Pasta Salad with friends playing basket472 Main St., Durham, CT Choice of Caesar Salad or Garden Salad Choice of Chips and Dips or Vegetable Platter ball in the driveway.” we are on Please place catering Super Bowl Mini Cupcakes Hector Martinez said he facebook orders in advance! trusts the safety equipment, Touch Down Package $18.99 per person Hours: M-F 7am-7pm Penne with Tomato Sauce, Baked Ziti, or Penne alla vodka referees, and coaches to help Sat. 7am-6pm, Closed Sunday Choice of Chicken Entree (Chicken Parmigiana, Barbecued or Fried Chicken) prevent injuries to his sons, Meat Entrée (Sausage and Peppers) or Barbecued Ribs Assorted Vegetables who both also play football Fresh Italian Bread for CRHS. Store made mini assorted cannolis and desserts The parents all expressed 2LBS GROUND CHUCK, DELI SPECIALS gratitude to Barbieri and 3LBS SHOULDER Land O Lakes American Cheese ........................................... $3.69lb Superintendent of Schools Slicing Mozzarella ............................................................... $3.99lb CLOD LONDON BROIL Boar’s Head Imported Swiss ................................................ $6.49lb Kathryn Veronesi for supCitterio Mortadella .............................................................. $5.49lb porting the program. “This Russer Virginia Baked Ham ................................................. $4.99lb is 100 percent better than the Carando Capicola ............................................................... $5.99lb WITH A PURCHASE OF $10.00 alternative,” Tim McDermott Russer Olive Loaf ................................................................ $3.99lb NON SALE ITEMS or 2315¢ Boar’s Head Salsalito Turkey Breast .................................... $6.99lb said. Boar’s Head Everroast Chicken Breast .................................. $6.99lb “It’s not just to play hockey,” said George LeCHICKEN WINGS STUFFED BREADS GIANT GRINDERS 3-6 FEET OTHER ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM mieux, “you want your kid to BONE IN: SMALL $45.00 $16.00 /FT. $14.00-16.00 PEP AND CHZ PLATTER MED 85.00 LG. 120.00 ITALIAN COMBO, be part of something bigger.” PEPPERONI, EGGPLANT, VEGGIE PLATTER BONELESS: SM 47.50 AMERICAN COMBO, HAM, The regional arrangement BROCCOLI, SPINACH, SHRIMP COCKTAIL MED 95.00 LG 145.00 SAUSAGE & PEPPER, MEATTURKEY, ROAST BEEF, ECT... has been working out so far, COLD CUT PLATTERS BBQ $18.00/FT. according to Barbieri. “It alBALL, POTATO AND SAUSAGE, WRAP OR GRINDER PLATTERS HONEY BBQ BOARS HEAD DELI ITEMS, lows them to play their sport BUFFALO CHICKEN, CHICKEN MEATBALL, CHICKEN CUTLET, STUFFED MUSHROOM HONEY MUSTARD with pride.” PARMAGANIA SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS BOURBEN MOLLASES EGGPLANT, Barbieri said he is invesAND MUCH MUCH MORE MAC, POTATO, OR COLE SLAW SWEET CHILI SAUSAGE & PEPPER & ONION tigating the possibility of a ORANGE GINGER ECT... regional swim team, but has SESEME GARLIC to have both interest and PLACE YOUR CATERING ORDER TODAY ORDER BY PHONE OR ORDER ONLINE LINOSMARKET.COM VISIT FOR COMPLETE MENU opportunity. We reserve the right to limit quantities. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Expires 2/4/15. 71
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Towns absorb blizzard conditions The blizzard that hit Durham and Middlefield on Monday night and stayed through Tuesday came with a mountain of warning, but less snow than expected. Although forecasts predicted up to three feet of snow, local snowfall ranged from 14 to 18 inches, although snowdrifts were deeper in places. The first selectmen of Durham and Middlefield both reported a heavy but manageable storm and both credited Governor Malloy’s travel ban with making conditions easier. “The state should be commended for this staying-offthe-street thing,” Middlefield
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The day after a blizzard dropped up to 18 inches of snow on Durham and Middlefield, town crews continue the work of clean up. | Mark Dionne / Town Times said. “I can’t open a building until it’s safe to get adults and kids in school.” With the current number of snow days, the last day of school is now scheduled for June 18 and April vacation remains intact. The heart of the blizzard traveled east of its predicted path. Western areas
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At halftime of the Friday, Jan. 30 Coginchaug Regional High School boys basketball game against Portland, members of the CRHS 1974-75 state championship boys basketball team will be honored. While the details of the event are still being arranged, CRHS Athletic Director Nick Barbieri said that the team, which won the first and only state championship on the boys side, will be honored with a calling of the roster and some of team members will speak. Barbieri said he hopes to have alumni of that class on hand, including cheerleaders and the singer of the national anthem from the championship game.
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A banner hangs in the Maynard Stender Gymnasium, where Coginchaug basketball games are played, and it will be taken down for a current team photo. That 1975-75 team includes several members who remain local, including John Foreline, who currently coaches the CRHS boys junior varsity team. Barbieri said that honoring the championship team is part of an effort to create theme nights at home games. Future theme nights include Pink Out games for cancer awareness. At the boys and girls home basketball games on Feb. 2 and 3, fans and athletes will wear pink and portions of advance ticket sales and donations from canisters at the games will go to the American Cancer Society.
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Taste Durham’s own Perk on Main and Kim’s Cottage Confections will provide some of the sweet options. Roberto Tschudin Lucheme, chocolatier of Middletown’s Tschudin’s Chocolates, will be back at Taste of Durham after winning on the Food Network’s cooking challenge show “Rewrapped.” Many of the returning participants will be bringing the dishes that proved popular at previous Taste of Durham events. “Everybody appears to be bringing everybody’s favor-
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According to PALS president Pat Murawski, many of the favorite restaurants and caterers will be back, along with several new offerings. Murawski said when people walk in the library for the party, “they want to see what’s new and they want to see their favorites.” Among the more than 20 expected food servers, local restaurants Time Out Taverne, Lyman Orchards Farm Market, and Cozy Corner will provide savory options.
tour. In addition to pizza, Pizzeria DaVinci will offer panini and cannoli. The musical offerings mix the new with the returning as well. Bruce Schmottlach will play piano on the first floor, while Peter Magrane and the Drive-by Blues Band will entertain diners on the lower level. The event is for those 21 and older. Little Rooster will provide the wine tasting and Durham Wine & Spirits will offer two new beers from the Samuel Adams brewery. The Taste of Durham is
PALS’ biggest fund raiser of the year. PALS supports library programing for adults, young adults, and children. Recent PALS-supported programming include a series of talks conducted by the Connecticut Historical Society. PALS also purchases the museum passes available at the library, including a newly acquired pass for the Connecticut Historical Society Museum in Hartford. Tickets for the Taste of Durham are available at the library.
with Green Bank for over $60 million in projects. Durham Green Bank finances en- has already signed on with ergy saving projects for local the program. Although municipal propbusinesses and non-profits. To pay for these projects, the erties can not use the fibusinesses and non-profits nancing, towns can utilize then receive a split property the financing program as an tax bill with the re-payment economic development tool. portion, called a benefit as- Rental properties with five sessment property tax, going units or more can also qualify. As an example, Kovtunenko to Green Bank. According to Kovtunenko, described a church buying a more than 100 Connecticut new boiler that it could not towns have already worked afford without financing.
“We have a requirement that an energy audit has to be done ... on the project,” Kovtunenko said. A third party also examines the energy savings from the project to make sure the business or non-profit is saving more than it will spend on the financing. The third party study is done, Kovtunenko said, to meet a statutory requirement “that all projects meet a savings to investment ratio greater than one, meaning that [the projects] will more than pay for themselves over the life of the improvements.” Green financing started in 2008 in California, but Connecticut is the first state to implement it statewide. This was the first meeting between Middlefield and Green Bank and the selectmen, who did not receive preliminary materials, asked basic questions about the structure of the program. Under the program, the town receives payments to cover tax software upgrades and staff time, but otherwise functions as more of a “pass-through.” The selectmen asked Kovtunenko to prepare more material and meet with the tax collector to move towards an agreement with Middlefield. “It could be beneficial to the commercial properties in town, beneficial to our non-profits and churches,” Selectman Ed Bailey said.
ites,” Murawski said. According to Murawski, at least four restaurants and one farm will be among the new offerings this year. Durham farm Starlight Gardens will offer salads and a homemade dressing, for the first time, at the library. Artie’s Bar & Grill, Pizzeria DaVinci, Dad’s, and It’s Only Natural will join the returning favorites. Dad’s, of Wallingford, will serve chili, pulled pork and Reuben sliders, and Hungarian pancakes on the library eating
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Square dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m., at Brewster School. Caller will be Bill Mager; cuer will be Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 828-5978. 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. Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Portland, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31 Girls basketball - CRHS at Middletown, 1:30 p.m. Ice hockey - CRHS at Sheehan (Choate Rosemary Hall), 8:30 p.m.
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Where everybody knows your name I live in Durham, and I’m so glad I do. In my book, there’s nothing like smalltown living. And although I have not been sitting on any bar stools as of late, the theme song from Cheers keeps running through my head. This is where everyone knows my name. The warmth and good-heartedness of the townsfolk greet me at every turn. I’m a common sight on Madison Road, as my daily walks have me on it for about 10 minutes until I can get to a side road. People, both those I know and those I don’t, frequently give me a friendly honk. Once a driver gave me a thumbs-up, presumably because with winter’s passing, I had returned to my barefootin’ ways (It’s a known fact that
I am no lover of shoes.) One time when I was at a tag sale, a woman told me she hadn’t seen me walking lately (I had been laid up at the time), and she had been worried about me. It felt nice to have been missed. Living in a small town means I know my mailman, and he lets me know that I am more than just an address on an envelope to him. When he brings me a package, or sees me out walking, he always takes the time to ask me how I’m doing, and I know he means it. Someone back at the post office also seems to care. Sometimes when I open up the envelope containing my new stamps, on the receipt is written, “Hi, Diana. How are you?” It See Carr / Page 10
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To the editor: I am writing to share my appreciation for publishing the piece titled "Local Muslims seek to serve humanity, be voice of moderation" by Charles Kreutzkamp (Jan. 23, 2014). I enjoyed the article very much. Given all the negative publicity about Muslims portrayed all around us, it is really heartening to see positive news about Muslims being shared in the media. More importantly, this article allows us to appreciate that youth within our own community, are working shoulder to shoulder with adults, volunteering their weekend time towards a noble cause of helping the poor. I was inspired myself a few years ago to volunteer time at a local shelter through the coverage of local media on hunger and communities volunteering in local shelters. Having spent my own time cooking and serving food for the shelter, I want to say that spending those few hours on weekends with my teenage son are truly gratifying moments in our day to day lives. We come home thankful for our bounties. I am also thankful to your staff for covering a topic which, in several ways, highlights the diversity of the content and the communities our newspaper represents. Please continue to bring about news of what our communities are doing to help improve the lives of others. Naseema B. Merchant, MD Middlefield
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To the editor: Cancer has affected our community deeply, which is why a committee in our community has decided to put together a Relay For Life event in Durham. All proceeds raised before and during the event go towards cancer research and those currently battling cancer. Please consider being on a team to celebrate people who are currently battling cancer, cancer survivors, and lost loved ones. Let’s take action to end this disease. The Relay For Life event will take place Saturday, June 20 at the Durham Fair Grounds. It will run from 4 to 10 p.m. Please visit www. relayforlife.org/durhamct to learn more and register. If you have questions or want to volunteer please email us at durhammiddlefieldrelay@gmail.com or “like” Durham-Middlefield Relay for Life on Facebook. We hope to see you all there! Karen Powers Durham
No trivial matter
To the editor: Fluoridation promoters have been making a mistake about an important IQ study from Harvard (Choi et al., 2012) and keep doing so despite being corrected. They have claimed that the study, which examined 27 studies investigating a possible association between lowered IQ and exposure to fluoride, found an average drop of less than half an IQ point. In reality, the authors found a drop of half of one standard deviation, which translates to seven IQ points, which is substantial. Charles Kreutzkamp (in the
Town Times Jan. 23) makes it look as if the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) is accepting this mistake instead of correcting it. He writes: “FAN admits that Dr. Myron Allukian ‘stated that the Harvard team found only ‘a half point difference in IQ’ between the children from high-fluoride and low-fluoride areas. According to Allukian, ‘a half point difference in IQ is meaningless. That’s like saying, we measured all the people in New York and Chicago and in New York they were a half millimeter taller.’ FAN goes on to argue that this half of one percent difference is significant in the face of Allukian’s assertion that a 0.5 percent difference is nothing more than statistical noise.” What FAN wrote (fluoridealert.org/articles/iq-facts/ ), was: “The problem with Allukian’s claim is that it is completely false … The Harvard team found that high-fluoride exposure was associated with a 0.45 reduction in the ‘standardized mean difference’ (SMD) in intelligence. Dr. Allukian and other fluoridation proponents have mistakenly interpreted this to mean that a half-point reduction in SMD equates to a half-point reduction in IQ. This, however, is not the case. As the Harvard team has recently confirmed, a reduction of 0.45 SMD is ‘approximately equivalent to seven IQ points for commonly used IQ scores.’” This is no trivial matter. The last children that need their IQ lowered are those from low-income families, who are precisely those targeted by fluoridation. Paul Connett, PhD Director, Fluoride Action Network
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State tobacco grades are less than stellar
By State Rep. Vincent Candelora
EAST HARTFORD – The American Lung Association released its 13th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report that found that in 2014 Connecticut again had mixed results in enacting the tobacco control policies needed to save lives and help end the tobacco epidemic. The report finds that most State Rep. Vincent Candelora disclosure. While one can argue that all public documents should remain public under all circumstances, it fails to acknowledge the proliferation and ease of data collection and the privacy rights of the victims. Some are now advocating for body cameras on police officers. If Connecticut chooses to take this course of action, we must begin a dialogue about privacy rights and data collection. These cameras may capture
states and the federal government earned poor grades, and their tobacco control progress is at a virtual standstill. “Connecticut’s failure to adequately fund the state’s tobacco control program is a major obstacle that is holding us back from makSee Tobacco / Page 11
See how states scored at www.stateoftobaccocontrol.org. people at their worst or most vulnerable times. Whether it is a domestic event, car accident or traffic stop, I’m not sure people would want to see their images plastered on YouTube, Facebook or any other social media website. In addition, while these cameras may be inexpensive, what’s more concerning is how towns and cities will purchase and maintain the servers necessary to See Cameras / Page 10
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Durham (Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Feb. 2 Fire Department Trustees, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 Durham Vol. Ambulance Corps, 205 Main St., 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 5 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands, library, 7:30 p.m.
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store the massive amount of videos. One of Connecticut’s largest police unions in Hartford recently expressed concerns over how these cameras will be used as well. Unlike the NFL booth reviews on referee calls, second guessing an officer’s reaction may have an adverse impact on public safety and turn the public into Monday morning quarterbacks on situations that we don’t truly understand. The Hartford Police Union has raised some compelling issues pertaining to the use of body cameras. To name a few, a camera does not follow the eyes of the
uncertain, and rapidly evolving — about the amount of force that is necessary in a particular situation.” When the public views the actions of an officer, we cannot judge it from a “what would I have done perspective.” Body cameras may seem like a sensible solution to protect the rights of the public and police officers, but I believe the state must address these serious privacy issues before cities and towns take on this endeavor. I don’t believe any of us would want images of a loved one being arrested or injured, plastered all over the Internet and paid for by our tax dollars. We must be careful of what we ask for.
have just spent some quality time with friends. For me, the spirit of this town is epitomized by a man I met when my family and I moved to Durham 27 years ago. Ackerman’s General Store was here then, seeing to the needs of the townsfolk by offering a variety of goods. It was the first time I had gone in, and when I went up to the counter I realized I was short on cash, so I said I’d put the milk back. Mr. Ackerman, who had never laid eyes on me before, without a moment’s hesitation told me to take the milk and just pay him the next time I came by. I was so touched by his faith in me that I went home and got the money and brought it to him right away. And I have never forgotten his kindness. Brenda Eddy, the owner of Main Street Feed, is, I believe, cut from the same cloth as Mr. Ackerman. If
someone can’t get to her store before it closes, she will leave their purchases outside, and they pay her the next time they swing by. There is no shortage of trust and goodwill in this town. I love country living, for so many reasons. Not the least of which is the fact that the aforementioned Brenda has a chicken residing in her store, which I am pretty sure you would not find in the city. She (the chicken, not Brenda) had accidentally been left outside when the coop was closed up one night, which caused her to fall ill. So she was brought inside and nursed back to health. On this particular day, Brenda was standing on top of a ladder, taking inventory of the top shelf, and the hen was perched on one of the rungs, just as contented as could be. She let me pet her, and I was thinking that even the chickens are friendly here. And then, on what I imagine was a whim, she flew to Brenda’s head, where she apparently intended to hang out for a while. I love that I live in a place where I can walk into a store and find someone with a chicken on her head. That just says it all for me. And yes, I know this hen’s name. It’s Sable. Diana Carr is a life coach. You can contact her at (860) 349-9542.
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Tobacco ican Lung Association of the Northeast. “Leaders in Hartford must step up to provide smokers with the support they need to quit and adequately fund prevention programs that help keep our kids off tobacco,” said Canovi. Health insurance coverage to provide smokers access to all the tools proven to help them quit, was a hot topic again in 2014. All state health insurance commissioners must make sure insurance plans, under their authority, are following the
guidance on cessation treatments issued by the federal government in May 2014. One of Connecticut’s greatest recent victories in our tobacco control work was the inclusion of the tobacco cessation benefit to Medicaid coverage. Medicaid serves a population that is disproportionately impacted by tobacco use; access to quit assistance for this population is so important. The American Lung Association would like to see these same tobacco cessation benefits offered under the state em-
ployee health plan as well. Overall, no state passed a comprehensive smokefree law or significantly increased tobacco taxes, and not a single state managed to earn an “A” grade for providing access to cessation treatments in this year’s ‘State of Tobacco Control 2015’ report. Only two states are funding their state tobacco prevention programs at the updated levels recommended by CDC. The federal government See Tobacco / Page 12
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and save lives. Priorities that must be addressed to improve Connecticut’s “State of Tobacco Control” grades in 2015 include increasing tobacco prevention and control funding so that it is funded at least half of the CDC-recommended level and closing loopholes in the state’s clean indoor act. “With two F’s a C and a B, this is a report card that Connecticut residents should not be proud of,” said Ruth Canovi, Public Policy Manager at the Amer-
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took small steps forward this year, but still fell short in important areas, such as tobacco taxes and finalizing its regulatory authority over all tobacco products. In April, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed to assert authority over all tobacco products including e-cigarettes, little cigars and other tobacco products. The American Lung Association also expressed strong opposition to the Obama Administration’s
highly successful “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign, which a study released in late 2014 shows has a significant impact with even current modest investments. “The federal government and each state have a lot of work to do to improve upon this year’s State of Tobacco Control report. We urge everyone in Connecticut to join the American Lung Association and help us tell our state and federal leaders to take action now to save lives,” said Canovi. “State of Tobacco Control
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DURHAM — Helen Iverson, 87, of Durham, wife of the late Robert Iverson, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Waters Edge Health Care Center. she was born in Rockfall, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Koba) Pehota. Prior to her retirement, Helen worked in the Durham School System and enjoyed time spent with staff and students. Helen is survived by her sons, Robert Iverson and his wife, Karen, of Ellington, their children, Daniel Iverson and his wife, Trina, Annie Iverson, Ryan Orszulak and Rachel Iverson, Martin Iverson and his wife, Nancy, of Durham, their children, Krista Vazquez and her husband, Alec, Sarah Hardan and her husband, Peter and Rebecca Iverson; Two daughters, Janet Lane and her husband, Alan, of Middletown, their daughter, Jessica Santos and sonin-law, Kyle Skene, Francene Bransfield and her husband, Peter, of South Glastonbury, and their daughter, Laurel Bransfield; siblings, Frances McElven, Stasia D’Aquila, Edward “Gene” Pehota and his wife, Judy and Donald Pehota and his wife, Anna Mae; six great-grandchildren, Isabella and Ceszar Santos, Colin Skene, Troy and Callie Vazquez and Breccan Theriault; also several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members. She was recently predeceased by granddaughter, Aimee Skene; and her siblings, Nellie Beckly, Cecelia Stannard, Thomas Pehota and Florence Sokoloski. Helen’s family is grateful for the care and compassion provided to her by the entire staff at Waters Edge health Care Center in Middletown.
Funeral services will be held Friday, (TODAY), at 9:15 a.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by a funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Church, Durham. Burial will be held in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American
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Mardi Gras luncheon The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a Mardi Gras Luncheon for Tuesday, Feb. 17, at noon. Reservations are required by Feb. 10. For more information and to RSVP, call (860) 349-7121.
Tax Aide canceled
interested in finding other locations can call AARP or contact the Cromwell Senior Center at (860) 632-3447 for an appointment.
Found
Eyeglasses were found in the upper parking lot of the Middlefield Community center on Thursday, Jan. 22. For more information, call Joan at (860) 349-7121.
Volunteers needed
The AARP Tax preparation program is not available in The Middlefield Senior Middlefield this year. Persons Center is looking for volun-
teer meal servers. Time commitment is approximately two hours each month on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Training is provided.
elderly nutrition lunch program for all persons 60 and over and their spouses, for Monday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 4, at noon, at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. For more information, call For lunch reservations, call Joan at (860) 349-7121. Amanda Pedersen at (860) 349-3153 by noon the day before. A suggested donation is welcome, however, the program is open to all, regardless of ability to pay. Senior hot lunch Dial-A-Ride is available for The Durham Senior Citi- transportation. For ride reszens Board has scheduled an ervations, call Albert at (860)
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Connecticutdefining objects sought Crowd-sourcing ideas for its upcoming exhibition Connecticut: 50 Objects/50 Stories, The Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) invites the public to suggest objects that help illustrate our state as a dynamic place, a diverse community, or a distinct idea. The object can be old or new; personal or owned by an institution or someone else; evoke a family experience or a community; or represent an idea or action; symbolic or literal. Submissions will be reviewed by CHS staff members and exhibit partners, who will select 50 objects and their stories for the exhibit, which will open May 19. The physical exhibit at CHS will highlight objects that come from individuals, its own collection, and from other historical groups. A virtual exhibit will also be posted online, showcasing all suggested objects as well as the 50 objects in the physical exhibit. To submit your object and story, fill out CHS’s online form at chs.org/ exhibition/connecticut-50-objects-50-stories/ by April 30. For more information on the Connectic ut : 5 0 O b j e c t s /5 0 Stories exhibit, email the Connecticut Historical Society at ask_us@ chs.org or call (860) 236-5621.
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Coginchaug Regional High School is proud to announce the hiring of a new head football coach, Nicholas D’Angelo from North Haven. D’Angelo is a Hamden High School graduate and has been involved in either playing or coaching football for most of his life. He was a four-year letter winner and two-year starter at Western Connecticut State University and began his coaching career almost immediately after college. D’Angelo has held various coaching positions at Bethel, Foran and Hamden high schools and most recently at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford and Hillhouse High School in New Haven. D’Angelo, married with two young children, has been employed for the past 11 years as a police officer for the town of Hamden. Coginchaug competes in the Pequot Conference South Division. A new coach has the reins of the Coginchaug High School – Press Release football program, North Haven’s Nicholas D’Angelo, pictured.
Durham resident Drew Turner helped the East Haven Youth Hockey Squirt A team to a tournament win in Saratoga Springs recently. Turner scored in the Yellow Jackets’ 4-0 championship game victory over Warwick, RI, and came away from the tournament with three total goals and five assists.
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Adult Education offers free high school completion programs and English as a second language classes to area residents. Three high school options are offered, including the GED and the National ExLike us on Facebook: TownTimesNews
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Friends of Berlin Animal Control features two calicoes. Cuddles is 9-years-old, affectionate and loving. She likes nothing more than to be on your lap. Cuddles is special needs in that she needs an inexpensive steroid shot once a month for inflammation. She is good with dogs but not with other cats. Sunset is a lovely girl that helped rescue her kittens by leaving them at a front door. She is calm, independent, intelligent and friendly. Very easy to care for and doesn’t ask for much. Sunset seems to prefer men as her companions. View all of the other adoptable pets at www.fobac. org. For more information, email fobac.pets@yahoo.com or call (860) 828-5287.
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