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Members of the seventh grade Strong school band warm up under the direction of Steve Fitzgerald. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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Nathan Strang, a Strong school seventh grader, takes a saxophone solo during the Spaghetti Dinner. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
Pasta and music for Coginchaug Regional H.S. By Mark Dionne
2015 Spaghetti Dinner on March 15 at Coginchaug Regional High School. The Durham/Middlefield School bands from MeExchange Club hosted the morial, Strong, and CRHS Town Times
played for guests under the direction of Tim Fisher, Steve Fitzgerald and Dean Coutsouridis. Among other songs, din-
ers enjoyed Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” and music from the movie “The Blues Brothers.” Proceeds from the an-
nual event benefited the CRHS music and athletic departments. See more photos from the Spaghetti Dinner on Page 21.
Durham Town Green New Brewster roof goes to hearing makeover planned By Mark Dionne Town Times
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Tina Gossner presented the Durham Board of Selectmen with the Town Green Revitalization Project’s final report and plan for improving the Town Green at their March 9 meeting. The Town Green Revitalization Project, a committee of Durham residents with an interest in the planting, care, and history of the Town Green, was formed as a temporary task force in July of 2013 to create a beautification and maintenance plan for the
Town Green. Durham First Selectman Laura Francis said of the group’s formation, “We thought that it was a good idea if we had a comprehensive plan for tree planting and other uses on the Town Green.” As stated in the final report, “The goal will be to beautify the Green and create a renewed sense of pride for generations to come. The Durham Green is a vital part of our rich history, and this initiative will establish See Makeover / Page 3
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11, the Regional School District 13 Board of Education voted to move forward with a $2,085,000 roof replacement project for Brewster Elementary School and scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School. The project has two components and was broken into two separate motions, which both passed unanimously. The Brewster roof, which is leaking and at the end of its projected life, will be
replaced at a cost of $1.3 million. The BOE also approved adding solar panels to the Brewster roof at a cost of $785,000. This solar panel project is similar to existing projects at John Lyman Elementary School and Memorial Middle School and not related to the solar farm project recently voted down by the Durham Board of Selectmen. Responding to a question from Middlefield Board of Finance member Dave Lowry, BOE members said the solar panels had a payback time frame of 18 years, with a 30year life expectancy. The project will use
bonds, which require a public hearing. At the Nov. 12, 2014 BOE meeting, Business Manager Ron Melnik told the BOE that all sections of the Brewster roof are older than 20 years, making the project eligible for some state reimbursement. According to the resolution, the $1.3 million can go towards “design, construction, and implementation of roof replacement and related improvements,” including asbestos and hazardous material disposal. According to Melnik at the Nov. 12 meeting, tests for hazardous materials have so far come back negative.
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Apparent murder-suicide in Durham By Lauren Sievert Special to Town Times
State police are investigating a report of a murder-suicide on Tuesday night in Durham. Lt. Paul Vance, spokesman, said Troop F received a 911 call reporting two people were “believed to be deceased” in the home at 73 Main St. on Tuesday about 7:36 p.m. Terry Oaks Bourret, 71, and Donald Bourret, 74, both of 73 Main St., were identified as the deceased, Vance said. When police and emergency medical personnel entered the home, they found both Bourret’s with
apparent gunshot wounds. Medical personnel declared both Bourett’s deceased at the scene, Vance said. Police also found a family dog outside the home with gunshot wounds, also deceased. The Major Crime Unit responded to conduct the investigation, Vance said. Detectives collected evidence from the scene, including a handgun found near one of the deceased, Vance said. Vance said it appears to be a murder-suicide involving the firearm. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct autopsies. The incident remains under investigation by state police.
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Health Center, 675 Main St., Middletown. The concert is a free-will donation benefit and fundrasier for The Jonah Center of Earth and Art.
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.
Sunday, March 22 Lenten soup lunch - A Lenten soup luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, at noon, at the Notre Dame Church Hall, Main Street. Child care and activities for children and teens are included. All are welcome.
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Auction - The Red Carpet Auction, sponsored by United Churches of Durham, is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Italian American Club, Middletown. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 349-3683. Middlefield Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet, Saturday, March 21, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Uke enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. For information, contact Cindy at (860) 860-5656 or at lucyr1953@ The article “Solar farm project defeated” (Town Times, icloud.com. Concert - Cash Lane Slim March 13, 2015) incorrectly reported the Board of Selectmen is scheduled to perform in voted 2-1 against the project. First Selectman Laura Francis also officially voted against, concert Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m., at the Community to make the vote a unanimous 3-0.
Monday, March 23 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club is scheduled to meet Monday, March 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity center, 350 Main St. A variety table and social hour will follow the meeting. New members are welcome.
Saturday, March 28 Fill the White Linen Closet - Fill the White Linen Closet community collection is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are asked to leave non-perishable food and personal hygiene items out for pick-up by volunteers. All items are distributed to the Durham and Middlefield food
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a structured plan to protect, enhance, and celebrate our Green.” Gossner was joined at the presentation by Durham Tree Warden Tim Larkin, part of the task force, who told the audience that many of the trees on the Green were sickly and would need to be replaced, especially the maples on Town House Road. “Within, probably, the next 10 years, we’re going to lose most of the trees we have,” Gossner said. “Unless the town really steps in and says ‘We need to fix this,’ we’re going to have no trees.” The task force’s plan calls for the replacement of unhealthy trees starting with the trees on Town House Road, followed by the trees on the north and south ends, and then the trees on Main Street. The group recommended replacing trees on each side at the same time so they mature and grow together. The proposed tree list contains different varieties, including red oak, red maple, sweet gum and gingko. The list also includes eastern redbud and littleleaf linden, which are flowering varieties. In making its plan, the group studied the green, made field trips to the town greens in Branford, Guilford and Madison, and commissioned a review from a UConn professor. Gossner told the BOS that the task force ultimately did not adopt the UConn recommendations, which favored
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At the regular Board of Education meeting on March 11, the increase in the proposed 2015-2016 education budget dropped from an initially proposed 2.96 percent to a 2.21 percent net increase. The drop was largely due to a lower increase in the health benefit line and the alteration of a proposed School Resource Officer. The addition of a School Resource Off icer was greeted with a number of skeptical questions from BOE members. Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi proposed the trooper position as a resource for the school community in areas of safety and security, but also as a mentor and someone with training in school-related issues such as substance abuse, Internet safety, and bullying. The school budget put $ 10 0,0 0 0 towa rd s t h e trooper position, with Durham slated to put
$30,000 to fund the offschool time the trooper would be working for Durham. After the budget proposal on Feb. 11, BOE members asked about the shared aspect of the position, the job responsibility of a trooper in the schools, and if the presence of a trooper would usurp the authority of building administration and the job duties of other mentors. At the March 11 meeting, Veronesi proposed addressing some of the issues a School Resource Officer would have had. The reduced budget dedicates $10,000 for an Education Counselor specializing in substance abuse and $25,000 to fund programs with a trooper from Troop F. These positions would be paid more like consultants and not be new employees of the district. “We’ll continue to look at this both through our partnership with Youth [and Family] Services and Troop F,” said Veronesi. “I feel that $35,000 is a reasonable placeholder.” Veronesi said her goal was to get a consistent Trooper to review drills and emergency proce-
dures and address issues beyond the expertise of the administration. The increase in the 20152016 health benefits line dropped from 9 percent to 7 percent. That line’s increase was originally set at 12 percent but an updated review dropped it to 9 percent. After the district moved to go out to bid, it dropped further to 7 percent. The reductions land the current proposed school budget at $35,954,697. The 2014-2015 budget totaled $35,178,402. As often happens when the school budget is discussed, questions were raised about when potential savings from declining enrollment might materialize. BOE member Victor Friedrich pointed out that some costs are dependent on the number of schools and relatively independent of the number of students. Friedrich proposed investigating a cost-per-student figure that calculated costs of employees with direct student contact. That figure, Friedrich suggested, would better reflect previous BOE efforts to reduce costs in the face of declining enrollment.
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The Fullmetal Falcons, top, from left: Damon Radel, Lucas Voghell, Zach Radel, Samuel Guerra, Adam Guzauckas, Abhishek Gupta, Mike Ricciuti, Karl Douglass Mueller, Fred Van Augur, Alex DeMeo, K.J. O’Brien, Riley Lyke, Shannon Kief, Rhea Goodrich. Front, from left: Luc Milam, Alec Guzauckas, Nick Zoner, Kevin Iott, Jameson Kief, Mark Lavrentyev, Nick Ericson, Frank Dworak, Sean Morrissey.
The Xavier High School Fullmetal Falcons, a team with members from Durham, North Haven, Southington, Berlin, and other area towns, took home the Entrepreneurship Award and reached the final match at the FIRST Recycle Rush competition held in Waterbury Feb. 28 and March 1. To play Recycle Rush each team must build a robot and then form an alliance with two other teams, so that each alliance has three teams and three robots. Red and blue sides compete to stack totes on scoring platforms, and both alliances can earn “coopertition” points by collaborating to stack yellow totes in the center of the field. Robots have to carry objects without being
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7:30 p.m. Celebration of Holy Eucharist with ceremonial foot washing, Solemn Stripping of the Altar, Transfer of the Reserved Sacrament, Night Watch Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose. Good Friday, April 3, noon Ecumenical Way of the Cross. Beginning at Notre Dame Church, processing to Church of the Epiphany. 7 p.m. - Liturgy of Good Friday. The Solemn Collects and Veneration of the Holy Cross; Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament. Easter Sunday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. - Festival Holy Eucharist of the Resurrection; 10:45 a.m. - Easter breakfast in the hall; 11 a.m. - annual Easter egg hunt. For more information, call (860) 349-9644.
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The program seeks to educate those in the community, who regularly come in contact with seniors, to signs of Senior participation potential behavioral health The Middlefield Senior issues. If so, community Center is looking to reach members are encouraged to make a confidential referral more seniors. Over the next few months, to St. Luke’s Community Serthe center will be trying new vices where a trained social ways to contact seniors and worker will follow up with increase participation in pro- the senior to see if there grams. Input from seniors as are resources to hep them to what types of programs remain safely in their own are wanted and/or needed is home. For more information and reservations, call also requested. The Senior Center plans Amanda at (860) 349-3153. to email the monthly Senior Chair exercise Center activity calendar, monthly menu, and monthly Chair exercise is schedbus schedule to interested uled for Monday, Wednesday parties. Regardless of age, and Fridays, 11 a.m., at the Seanyone who would like to nior Center. The program is be added to the mailing list designed for those who have Ecumenical Way should contact the Senior not exercised recently and Center at (860) 349-7121; j_ aims to improve strength of the Cross and flexibility. Registration Parishioners and clergy lombardo@middlefield-ct. will be completed at the first Church of the Epiphany from the Episcopal Church of com. Church of the Epiphany, 196 the Epiphany, Notre Dame and Gatekeeper program meeting. Main St., has scheduled its Holy St. Coleman Roman Catholic Not Your Average St. Luke’s Community Serweek and Easter schedule. Churches; the Middlefield FedPalm Sunday, March 29, 9:30 erated Church and the United vices has scheduled a pre- Salad Water Edge has scheduled a.m. - Liturgy of the Palms and Church of Durham plan to ob- sentation of the Gatekeeper Holy Eucharist, Palm proces- serve the annual “Way of the Program for Monday, March a presentation “Not Your Avsion with live donkey, dramatic Cross” at noon on Good Friday, 30, 12:40 p.m., at the Durham erage Salad” for Wednesday, reading of the Passion Story. April 3. The Way of the Cross Senior Center, 350 Main St. March 25, 12:45 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April 2, is a centuries-old religious 6:30 p.m. Dinner in the Hall; observance commemorating the walk of Jesus Christ as he made his way to Calvary and AARP Foundation Taxhis crucifixion. The EcumeniAide offers free prepacal observance begins at Notre ration of tax returns to Energize Connecticut, in RN Dame R.C. Church, 272 Main individuals and families partnership with Eversource Seeking to provide St. Prayers will be said at each in-home professional with low to moderate inEnergy and the United Illuof the 14 Stations of the Cross health care service in the come and to senior citiminating Company, is acalong the way. Participants will Durham, Middlefield and zens 60 years and older. cepting entries for its 11th carry a wooden cross which Rockfall areas. Over 20 For a detailed list of reannual eesmarts Student will be erected on the lawn of years nursing experience. quired documents and to Contest for all Connectithe Church of the Epiphany, 196 Bilingual, in English and schedule an appointment, cut students in grades K-12. Main St. The nave at Epiphany Polish. References providcall (203) 272-0047. Deadline for entries is April will remain open for prayer, ed upon request. Inquiries. 24. noon to 3 p.m. Call EWA 860-395-8247. The eesmarts Student Contest invites students to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. Finalists Durham Recreation for each grade level will be has scheduled an exercise honored at a special awards class for adults focusing ceremony on June 5 at the on strength, fitness and State Capitol in Hartford. flexibility. Classes are Students in grades K-8 scheduled for Tuesdays are assigned grade-specific and Thursdays, 5:30 to topics and asked to submit 6:15 a.m. at the Durham William J. Witkowski, D.M.D. 360 Main Street their entries in the form of Activity Center, 350 Main P.O. Box 177 Allan A. Witkowski, D.M.D. a poster (grades K-2), narSt. For more information, Durham, CT rative (grade 3), news articall (860) 343-6720. We will submit claims to all insurances 860-349-1123 The United Churches of Durham has scheduled Sunday morning Lenten Series of discussions on prayer, chant and stress reduction. Participants need not be a member of any church, just interested in the topic and able to respect others whose views may differ from their own. Sessions are scheduled for 9 to 9:30 a.m. on the six Sundays of Lent, in Fairchild House at the United Churches, 228 Main St. Sessions will be led by Dr. Clara Chapman, a Deacon of the United Churches and psychologist, and the Rev. Stephen Washburn, Interim Senior Pastor at the United Churches. For more information and to reserve a seat, call the church at (860) 349-3683 or e-mail the. united.churches@snet.net. All are welcome.
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Volunteers needed The Middlefield Senior Center is looking for volunteer 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. For more information, call Joan at (860) 349-7121.
Energize Connecticut announces statewide contest cle (grade 4), book review (grade 5), essay (grade 6), speech (grade 7), or public service announcement (grade 8). Students in Grades 9-12 compete in the “Power of Change” award category, which asks students to propose a community-based project to address an energy-related issue. Students may work in groups in this category, and winners’ schools will receive funding to make their proposed project a reality. The eesmarts program provides grants of $1,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place. Prizes are awarded for all grade levels. For more information, visit www.eesmarts.com/ contest.
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the season – like any sport – took plenty of time to make it a successful one. Hax’s father and mechanic, Brian, spent countless hours prepping her sled for each race. Hax also received plenty of support from two Wallingford business sponsors throughout the season. Decian, Inc., a managed services and IT support company, was Hax’s main sponsor. Hurst Strength was also vital to Hax’s success, as the company provided her with personal training and coaching as well as nutritional support that proved invaluable throughout the season.
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There was an abundance of snow this winter and Durham resident Tatum Hax wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Hax has spent the last five months traveling throughout New England competing in the East Coast Snocross series, as well as a national competition in Salamanca, New York. She has been racing snowmobiles competitively for the last three years and this season stepped up to the Professional Women’s class. Hax’s dedication paid off as she finished the regular season ranked second overall in Saturday points and third overall in Sunday points for the ECS series. Hax took seventh place in the Salamanca national race, which featured competitors from all over the country. Hax started her pre-sea-
The Coginchaug boys basketball team’s season ended Thursday, March 12 against the top-seeded Sacred Heart team from Waterbury, as they fell against the undefeated Hearts by a final score of 7530 in the second round of the Class S state tournament. Sacred Heart jumped out to a 16-0 lead, and the Devils never really challenged. Cam Powers led the Devils with 10 points. Devin Rodrigue and Zach Terrill each scored five, Conor Doyle and Hunter Jameson each had three points, and both Josh Smith and Jack Murphy scored two. The Devils advanced to the second round following a strong first-round 68-40 thrashing of Two Rivers. Terrill and Doyle led the boys with 13 points each against the Hurricanes, while Rodrigue added 11 and Smith scored 10. Coginchaug ended its season with an overall record of 14-10, including one win
in both the Shoreline tournament and the Class S state tournament. The Blue Devils only played two games all season against teams that failed to make the playoffs (Hale Ray and Westbrook). Coginchaug recorded three wins against teams that are still playing in the state tournament at the time of this writing – two against Cromwell and one against Valley. The Devils lose five seniors, and four starters, to gradua-
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Letters to the Editor Grateful to first responders To the editor: I wish to thank the Durham Volunteer Fire Department, Durham Volunteer Ambulance, Town of Durham, Middlefield Fire Department, Westfield Fire Department, South District Fire Department, Middletown Fire Department, North Farms Fire Department, East Wallingford Fire Department, North Branford Fire Department’s Company 2 and 3, Madison Fire Department, Cheshire Fire Department and last, but certainly not least, the State of Connecticut DEEP. If I’ve forgotten anyone, my full apology and thank you. We all know someone who has had first-hand experience with a fire. Until you witness the speed at which a fire can spread, the amount of smoke, soot, ash, and steam that is released as it burns and even as it’s extinguished, you cannot I love March, for so many describe it. reasons. We’ve been havWhat I can describe is the speed at which Durham, and ing an affair for years. In each and every other department responded as they became addition to it being Birthavailable. There were multiple fire already in progress when day Month (you do know our alarm was called in. The departments were still on site it’s Birthday Month, don’t amazingly fast, and the cohesiveness in how they operated you?!), I love the uncerwas incredible. I have never seen so many trucks, so many tainty it brings each day. men and women, so much hose and, yes, so much water Is it spring? Is it winworking as one giant unit and never missing a beat. ter? Spring jacket? Winter Again, I could never thank you enough for the quick rejacket? Boots? Barefoot? sponse and extraordinary job containing and controlling the (That one’s probably just fire. It’s because of the actions of each and every one of you, for me.) Shovel snow? Bask all our employees, all of you, went home safe to their families that night and all our employees still have jobs they’re already back it. In closing, I can only say, if you live or work in Durham, or any of the surrounding towns, be very thankful. We have an amazing group of men and women watching our backs By Jamie Giovannini and putting it all on the line when necessary. Thank you. Don Ponko Steve Ackerman is finally Perma Treat Corporation hanging up his mail truck keys after 37-plus years of See Letters / Page 8 delivering the streets of Durham. He will be missed by many, especially his customers on Main Street, Haddam Quarter and all the way back P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 to Foot Hills. www.towntimes.com Steve serviced the Town of Durham, delivering News (860) 349-8000 news@towntimes.com the mail in his mail truck Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com through hot summers, cold Fax (203) 639-0210 winters and snow so deep Marketplace (877) 238-1953 (toll-free) that the mailbox could not be found. Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal He would go above and Publishing Co. and delivered to all homes and businesses in beyond the call of duty to Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. deliver the mail. I have seen Steve make Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White the effort to deliver the mail Senior Vice President and whether the box was down, Chief Revenue Officer – Shawn E. Palmer broken, missing, or even Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli climb a pile of snow to reNews Editor – Nick Carroll trieve that single out-going Assistant News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence letter. Reporter – Mark Dionne He has even offered to inAdvertising Sales – Joy Boone stall a mail box for anyone Advertising Director – Kimberley E. Boath in need. Office Assistant, Press Releases – Marsha Pomponio Steve was so in-tune with our community that custom-
Time to limbo in the sun? I guess I’ll just poke my head out the door and see. When Mother Nature teases us, throwing us a balmy day or two that has my feet thinking about tossing off their winter trappings, and then she takes it all back, I do not hold a grudge. It’s like going to the movies and watching the previews of things to come.
It sets the mood. It’s like being a little kid on Christmas Eve; just a bundle of anticipation and excitement, and feeling, in every inch of you, all the good things that are right around the corner. Christmas Eve was almost more fun than Christmas morning. Almost. I really like See Carr / Page 9
Longtime mail carrier will be missed
After nearly 40 years on the job, Steve Ackerman has retired from the Durham Post Office. He and his wife, Dale, reside in Higganum. ers would call him to resume their vacation hold mail, and Steve would offer to drop it off on his way home. We all at the Durham USPS will miss Steve Ackerman and wish him the best in his retirement. His sense
of humor and generosity to help anyone in need will be sorely missed here in town. I don’t know what I will do without our local handyman Steve. The writer is Postmaster of Durham.
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presents. I fancy that March, that coquette, throws these jewels at our feet to help us keep our chin up. To let us know that this winter, which has battered bodies and spirits, is coming to a close, and we need hang in only a bit longer. I love our Connecticut winters, so I don’t count the days until they’re over, like most people do. Still, on the days when the air has lost its bite, and the
birds seem to be singing just for me, and I know I will be barefoot soon, and I’ll be reading by my stream soon, and everything will be green again soon, I am all aglow from top to bottom. Like the world, I feel like I’m being made new again, from stem to stern. I’m singing on the inside, and sometimes on the outside, all day long. And I love that we’re teetering on the brink of all those wonderful “firsts.” The first time we walk out the door without a jacket.
The first time we throw open the windows. The first time we go for a walk after supper because the nighttime has been pushed back a bit. And unlike the “firsts” of our babies and our toddlers, ours will keep rolling around every year. But the smattering of golden days aside, I am grateful to this month for reminding me of the way I want to live. I want to be as much in step with the rhythms of my life as I am
with the rhythms of the earth. I want to move my laissez-faire attitude about the weather over into my days, which tend to have a “white knuckle” feel to them. I don’t generally embrace uncertainty. It tends to scare me, so I lean toward things being a bit buttoned-down. No surprises, please, unless they happen to be exceptionally good ones. Oh, but here’s March, and it’s bringing me a different story. March doesn’t
button-down anything, and it won’t let me, either. Every day is a roll of the dice. It’s not winter and it’s not spring. We’re in limbo. March shows us that it’s okay to loosen our hold on the days, the seasons, our lives. And it’s all good. So Happy Spring! Or not! Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. You can contact her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.
to violate your 4th Amendment rights any way a public servant chooses – perhaps in an area having nothing to do with vaccination, and in a way in which you may find disagreeable for your own ends. Your rights are inalienable. The law is designed to give specific powers to public servants that they do not have the authority to assume for themselves, unless, of course, no one is watching. Carolyn Salzano Middlefield
regional. Of course, everyone knows that, but it takes a good man like Jeremy to get it out in the open. Is the truth unprofessional? I don’t think so. I think the truth is a breath of fresh air. From the name of the sports teams to millions of wasted dollars on football, or anything else Durham wants, Durham gets. Coginchaug High School is, nine times out of 10, called Coginchaug of Durham. Majority rules, which is fine with me. But don’t knock a good man like Mr. Rennighoff for stating the obvious. Mark J. Czaja Middlefield
To the editor: The Coginchaug Valley Education Fund (CVEF) is an amazing group support-
ing education in our community in many different ways. I have been the very fortunate recipient of two grants in the past four years – all it takes is an innovative idea! Both of my grants brought new technology and resources to the elementary libraries of Brewster, Korn and John Lyman schools. In the spring of 2014, I submitted a grant for resources that would support the creation of a portable Makerspace – encouraging exploration, creativity and innovation with elementary school students and teachers. A variety of items were requested, such as littleBits, MakeyMakey, Makedo and books with engineering/creativity themes. Once I had my idea, I began to work through the application, explaining why I wanted to use these materials and what they would be used for. The application form is not long or compli-
cated. The committee simply wants to be certain that your project makes sense and fits with their criteria. A budget and how you will determine the project’s success must be included as well. Students and teachers have benefited greatly from this project this year. It has been inspiring to see students creating and learning with the materials from this grant. The CVEF 2015 grant writing cycle is beginning soon. CVEF will hold a grant writing workshop Thursday, April 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Durham Public Library. Grants can be submitted for any educational program, for any age group, in Durham and Middlefield. Grants are due May 1. Any questions can be sent to cvefgrants@gmail.com. Please support and commend this worthy group. Jenny Lussier Durham
No late applications will be accepted. The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual grants to be awarded to students pursuing a career in nursing or music. Applicants must be ac-
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Our rights are inalienable To the editor: Last week, Ernie Jordan responded to my letter, parroting Rep. Matt Ritter’s desire to deny religious exemptions for vaccination. If anyone wants to talk vaccinations, let’s talk vaccinations openly and honestly. Ritter is suggesting violating your 4th Amendment rights, with no apology. This raises many ethical questions. For example, how did Ritter come to his conclusion that those religious exemptions may not be sincere? Either he is privy to data that already violates your 4th Amendment rights, or he came up with an inference based upon bias, stereotype and hearsay. It should also be considered that, if successful, Ritter would set a precedent
Breath of fresh air
To the editor: After reading BOE’s member Jeremy Rennighoff’s comments about a new police officer for our schools, and Durham’s need for another one, I had a real good laugh. Middlefield plays second fiddle to the wants of Durham since we became
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Book drive
Memorial school is collecting gently used children’s books, from picture books to chapter books, to donate to New Haven Reads. Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, March 31.
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The Coginchaug Basketball Club eighth grade girls travel team capped off a 14-2 season with a second-place finish in the Hamden Fathers Basketball Tournament. The team was comprised of, front, from left, Michaela Grenier, Bailey Zettergren, Jessica King, Sarah Gavin. Back, from left, Sara Smith, coach Michele Rulnick, Ali Durand, Jenna Berens, Raina Kurek, Hayley Esparo, Kailey Lipka, coach Mike Grenier, Sandra Fronc and Lindsay Lipka.
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RAISING MONEY FOR CRHS MUSIC AND ATHLETICS PHOTOS BY MARK DIONNE | TOWN TIMES
The first CRHS band of the evening kicked off with impressive frontmen, from left, Nathaniel Weir, Jack Riotte, Alek Marczuk and James Predom.
Left: Members of the Strong school band show a complete lack of nerves before their performance.
Ellen McDonald of Durham dances with her neice Nina McDonald of Hamden, who came to the Spaghetti Dinner to watch her cousins perform.
Right: All eyes are on band conductor Steve Fitzgerald as the band prepares to start their set.
Top: After having their fill of spaghetti, Tiana DiLeone, left, and Sofia Hurlbert share a cookie. Bottom: Madison Burt, left, and Cady Hurlbert share a smile.
Natalia Charette, on keyboards, and Seamus Most of the school band performances Doyle, on upright bass, make up the rhythm featured solos, including these trumpet section of one of the CRHS bands. players from Memorial Middle School.
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Social, silent auction ‘Jump into Spring’ fundraiser planned symposium Box Entertainment. WFSB anchor Kevin Hogan is scheduled to appear. Auction proceeds benefit college- and trade schoolbound senior students. For more information, contact Anne Koba at (860) 9950532 or email Annekoba@aol. com.
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The Durham Garden Club has scheduled “Jump into Spring,” a free symposium for nature lovers and gardeners for Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. Sessions are scheduled as follows: Naturescape Your Yard at 10:30 a.m.; Soil - It’s Not Just Dirt at 11:45 a.m.; All About
Organic Gardening, 1 a.m.; Creating Year Round Landscape Beauty, 2:15 p.m., and Fairy Year Round Workshop for Children (sign up, in the library, is required.) For more information and to sign up, call the library at (860) 349-9544 or email Karen Patterson at Tashmoo43me@aol.com.
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The Relay for Life Kick Off Party is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 7 to 9 p.m., at Indian Springs Golf Course. The kick off party is for people who wish to learn more about the relay. Committee members will be on hand to answer questions.
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The Children’s Nutrition Program is a confidential supplemental nutrition program for children in Region 13 schools. Sponsored by Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and Region 13, through food donation and volunteer efforts, the program provides a backpack filled with non-perishable food items for eligible school aged children. Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and CRHS Helping Hands Club work together to collect food items, organize, and deliver backpacks filled with non-perishable food
Middle School teachers at The Independent Day School conferred the Faculty Recognition Award to eighth grader Emily Dell’Orfano of Middlefield. The award is earned in recognition for outstanding citizenship, cooperative behavior with peers and adults and service to the school.
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items to participating students. The backpacks are sent home each Thursday, November through June, with extra items sent home during school vacations. A donation of $160 supports the Backpack Nutrition program for a child for the school year. Items in need include cereal, easy macaroni and cheese, pancake mix with syrup, pasta, canned ravioli, applesauce cups. Donations can be dropped off at Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services, 405 Main St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Nutmeg at Night brings out the readers PHOTOS BY MARK DIONNE | TOWN TIMES
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The Levi Coe Library and the Durham Public Library collaborated on the annual Nutmeg at Night competition held at the Durham Public Library March 12. Teams of up to four readers competed in younger and older groups to answer questions based on a list of Nutmeg-nominated books. Durham and Middlefield librarians teamed up to create the questions, run the contest, and endure the appeals of contestants.
For more photos from the event, turn to the next page. Ava Kelly and Emma Samperi wear the medals they earned winning Nutmeg at Night’s Intermediate group. Their team also included Henry St. John and Colin Glidden.
Young Adult Librarian Karyn Leahy searches the room for a correct answer during Nutmeg at Night’s teen and adult competition.
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Registrars updating records The Registrars of Voters for Durham have begun the annual canvass of citizens registered to vote in town. Every year, the registrars review records to ensure all registered citizens’ information is accurate and current. Citizens that receive a notice from the registrars should return the form by May 1.
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self-paced program with no classroom instruction. Enrollment is free and students may register at any time. Day and evening classes are available. For more information, call (860) 343-6044.
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Fill the White Linen Closet community collection is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Residents are asked to leave non-perishable food and personal hygiene items out for pick-up by volunteers. All items are distributed to the Durham and Middlefield
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D e b b i e H u s c h e r, o f The Pupil Services OfDurham, has been recogfice of Regional School nized with the 2015 Five District 13 is scheduled to Star Real Estate Agent destroy the confidential Award and is featured in the special education records March issue of Connecticut of students from the class Magazine. of 2008. This is the fifth consecThis action is allowed utive Five Star Award Husby State Regulations per cher has received, since its authority of the State of inception in 2011. Connecticut Office of PubAgents are measured uslic Records Administration ing an objective, in-depth and Federal Regulations 34 research methodology with CFR 300.573. significant focus on customer feedback and overall satisfaction. To receive the Five Star Real Estate Agent award, a real estate agent must satisfy objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are Durham Recreation schedassociated with real estate uled bridge games at the agents who provide quality Durham-Middlefield comservice to their clients. munity center every Friday at 6:15 p.m. Classes adapt
Copies of these special education confidential records of all former students are available following submission of a written request by the student before June 12. Letters should be written to Mrs. Amy Emory, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, regional School District 13, P.O. Box 190, 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06442.
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articulate his/her career goals and the recommendations of the references. The grants will be a minimum of $1,000 each and will be paid directly to the recipient at the Spring Concert at Portland High School Saturday, May 16. Applications are available at the guidance offices or at www. vocalchords20.org/. Deadline is Monday, March 30. For more information, call (860) 277-3913.
The Executive Board of the Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is requesting applications for its annual grants to be awarded to students pursuing a career in nursing or music who have been accepted at an accredited college or university. The Review Committee will consider academic record, extracurricular and community service activities, the student’s ability to
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DATTCO, CT’s largest private school bus company is looking for the industry’s BEST School Bus Drivers for our Middletown and Cromwell locations. If you currently have a valid CDL-PS we are looking for you! CDL is not a must. We will provide all of the free training you will need to be successful! At DATTCO you can bring your children to work with you! Please apply in person at 131 Tuttle Road, Middletown or call DATTCO today 860-635-8234 Ext 5600. You can also apply online! www.dattco.com. DATTCO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer E-2 Electrician & 2-3 Year Apprentice Industrial, Commercial exp. nec. Must be capable of running projects of various sizes. FT position w/benefits. Send resume to: Hiring Manager, 29 Duval Lane, Plainville, CT 06062 or fax to 860-747-2304
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DIGITAL MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT Can you sell? If you are savvy with digital media and have a strong appetite for hunting & closing new business, then we should talk. We are Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company and we are growing & adding to our sales team! A family-owned company, we publish The Record-Journal along with 6 community newspapers and websites that deliver the hyperlocal news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities. If you are a tireless hunter with a track record of meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals and have one to two years of outside sales experience selling to small businesses, then we want to talk to you. We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K. To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.c om The Record Journal Publishing Co. is an EOE
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Bridgeport Fittings CASH PAID seeks a qualified individual to perform Vintage Electronics, Mugeneral maint, repairs, sical Instruments, basic carpentry, Amps, Ham Equippainting, plumbing, ment, HiFi, Radios, landscaping & cleaning CB, Guitars, Audio service functions. Must Equipment, Antiques. Old Typewriter possess good skills in 860-707-9350 "1940’s" the use of hand & Make an offer. power tools. Must ALWAYS Buying Cos203-272-0020 have own tools, tume jewelry, antiques, maintain records, obtain LIONEL - Train Set w/ instruments. 18 S. Orestimates & orders, chard St. Wlfd. 2 0 3 too many items to pick up supplies, 631-6697 203-213-5222. mention. $300. Beautimaterials & repair parts. ful Pool Table ALWAYS Buying old Basic computer skills. w/accessories $300. tools. Wanted old, H.S. Diploma/GED & M.A. Hadley China, used and antique hand building/plant (10) 5 pc place settools, machinist, maintenance exp. Must tings, accessories & woodworking, engravbe able to glassware. $300. 203ing and work bench read/comprehend 238-2183. tools. Please call with simple instructions, confidence. Fair offers short correspondence, made in your home. emails & memos. Cory 860-322-4367 Contact: Jim Connor, Director H/R, ANTIQUES - Always Bridgeport Fittings, 705 buying old; Toys, miliLordship Blvd., tary, jewelry, art, Stratford, CT 06615 watches, musical inE-mail: struments, signs, arjimc@bptfittings.com cade games, cameras, Fax: 203-378-9818 EOE pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. PINE VALLEY One item or entire esGENERAL STORE tate contents. Call 113 Broad St, Meriden 860-718-5132. (203) 630-1622 (between Hall & Gale) PROGRESSIVE TOOL & Wide variety of items in DIE MAKER a unique, small family(2nd Shift) owned store. HouseBridgeport Fittings, in wares, tools, salt lamps, business since 1925, is stuffed animals, jewelry, DEE’S ANTIQUES a leading manufacturer food & more. Check Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & of conduit and cable out our used items too. Silver. China, Glass, Military, fittings. Reqs: (5)-(10) pinetreecones.com Musical. Anything old & unyears’ of exp; must be Like us on Facebook! usual. Single item to an esable to construct or ONLINE PRICING! tate. 203-235-8431 . make major alterations Mention this & get 15% or repairs to off (restrictions apply) EBAY Consignment progressive stamping We buy & sell by appt. Service in Berlin. dies; and knowledge of We sell your valuable CNC, CAD, Wire and PRINTER/SCANNER items online. Sinker EDM is a plus. Kodak. $40.00 www.aitct.com Contact Jim Connor, Works well 860-828-4400 Director, H/R, 203-626-5424 Bridgeport Fittings, 705 Call after 12pm & lv msg Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615, SAFE - Medium size, Fax: 203-378-9818, key entrance, perfect E-mail: jimc@bptfittings. condition, $20. (860) com EOE 384-1183.
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