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‘WALK ON DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD’
Resident state troopers protect small towns By Daniel Jackson
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“I guess my feet know where they want me to go walking on a country road.” Perhaps nobody described this feeling better than James Taylor in his classic song “Country Road.” As a tribute to that glorious experience Diana Carr went off the beaten track to explore some of the back roads in the Town Times area such as an amble down Miller Road seen above. For more country road trips see page 12.
Middlefield’s Boyle to start for UConn By Mark Dionne
ing quarterback for the first four games of the year. UConn’s season got off to a miserable start. The Huskies When the stand winless at 0-4. That reUConn footcord includes a 33-18 loss to ball team Division 1-AA Towson, and, takes the most recently, a 41-12 thumpfield against ing at the hands of Buffalo. South Florida After the Buffalo game, Saturday, Oct. UConn fired head coach Paul 12, the offense Pasqualoni, who leaves after will be led by Tim Boyle two-plus seasons with a 10-18 quarterback record. Tim Boyle of T.J. Weist, UConn’s firstMiddlefield. Boyle replaced junior year offensive coordinator, Chandler Whitmer, the start- was named interim coach and Town Times
will, like Boyle, face his first test against South Florida. Boyle steps into a difficult situation. According to ESPN.com, UConn ranks last among all Division 1-A teams in rushing at 45.8 yards per game, and is near the bottom in most offensive categories. UConn has allowed 20 sacks in four games. The offensive line coach, George DeLeone, was fired along with Pasqualoni. See UConn / Page 21
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Durham has an area of 23 square miles; Middlefield, 13. Neither town has a police department. Instead, the towns rely on the resident state trooper program run by the Connecticut State Police, a program which assigns a trooper to cover the town day in and day out. “We’re here to protect and serve. It’s not just speeding tickets,” said Sgt. Sal Calvo, the trooper who oversees the two resident troopers in the towns. Calvo said the town of Durham was assigned a resident trooper when it started to grow. “The town became more populated. We started to see more occurrences of break-ins,” he said. There were also fender-benders and other incidents that required a police officer. Thirty years ago, the middle of Durham was a gas station, a package store and a restaurant. Now, “it’s main street.” While people would like to think Durham has low crime, Calvo said, “this is not 1986 anymore.” For instances, these days the resident trooper in Durham, Peter DiGioia, often deals with break-ins. Residents will leave electronics in sight in unlocked cars, Calvo said, making easy targets. Troopers deal with issues such as underage drinking as well. Calvo said in a recent survey, 21 percent of Durham
and Middlefield youth 12 to 18 said they had a drink in the month before they were surveyed. Troopers come from Troop F, stationed at the Westbrook Barracks, a 38-minute drive away from Middlefield Town Hall, according to Google Maps. Troopers can get there faster if they are responding to a “hot call.” “Durham and Middlefield is the absolute outskirts of our coverage,” Calvo said. Troop F covers Old Lyme east to the Guilford line and north to the Middletown/ Meriden line. Today, the state police keeps a trooper patrolling the area at all times. If an incident such as a domestic involving weapons, or a bank robbery happens in the area, a trooper can be there in minutes. “As a law enforcement agency we never have a gap in coverage,” said Patrick Torneo, commanding officer of Troop F of the Westbrook Barracks. One trooper is assigned to the area, but the Westbrook Barracks schedule patrols and roving troopers to ensure the towns have a police presence at all times. The resident trooper program has a long history with the state police and is a vital part of the communities the program covers, Torneo said. The resident trooper program is based in community policing theory. “Every community is a little different,” he said, and the resident trooper See Troopers / Page 23
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Composting, recycling address fair trash volunteers pull them out and have to be rinsed. Phenicie also said that the bins sometimes contain alcohol bottles and cans, which are not supposed to be on the fairgrounds but are recyclable. On Saturday night at the fair, according to Phenicie, the crowds were so tight and barrels so full, a round of collection took two hours.
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A composting program began this year at the 94th annual Durham Fair and was a success, according to Marilyn Keurajian of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Task Force. The program, which covers of Durham and Middlefield, was started by the task force, which is chaired by Susan Michael. The program was initially open only to civic groups in the first year because of familiarity. Approximately 27 booths participated. According to Keurajian, some commercial vendors found out about the program at the last minute and were so enthusiastic about composting they also participated. Booths such as the Coginchaug Little League, the Levi Coe Library, and the Benchwarmers put compostable trash in specially marked green bins on loan from HQ Carting. Volunteers, who came from Michael’s ECO Club at Coginchaug Regional High School and others who heard about the program, emptied those bins in the morning and checked two other times during fair days. Some of the compostable materials included food scraps, meat and certain other items that would otherwise end up in the trash. Keurajian said, “We told people pretty much everything but fish guts and children,” which instructed volunteers on the range of compostable materials and also served as a test to see if they were listening. According to Keurajian, the John Lyman corn booth produced the highest volume of compostable material at the fair with “bags and bags of corn husks” and the Durham Co-op had some of the heaviest barrels because of the chicken scraps. The material will go to a commercial interest and be broken down into a dark, nutrient rich soil. According to Keurajian, composting has a two-fold benefit. “You’re getting a usable product and you’re not throwing things away so you’re making the
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The Durham Fair Association Farm Museum and the Durham Historical Society are scheduled to open. The Durham Garden Club is co-sponsoring a fall decorating contest for homeowners and members have decorated the Historical Society from lawn for the season. Shoppers may vote for their favorite home, between Oct. 12 through 19, at various retail stores.
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The Economic Development Commission has scheduled a town-wide Fall Fest for Saturday, Oct. 19. The event includes sales from retailers, town wide activities and a fall decorating contest. Activities on the Town Green, the library and the Durham Activity Center are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating stores will post their hours of operation.
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Board of Education member Norm Hicks, at podium, moderates Durham’s annual Town Meeting while Town Clerk Kim Garvis, at table, takes minutes. First Selectman Laura Francis, seen from back, takes questions. | (Mark Dionne / Town Times)
Five board members were elected unanimously and without contest at Durham’s Annual Town Meeting on Oct. 7 at the Coginchaug Regional High School’s auditorium . Following the approved agenda and the recommendations of the Board of Finance, residents at the meeting also approved a number of transfers and carry-overs for items such as construction projects and public works vehicles. All five of the board members elected at the meeting are currently serving in those positions. Richard Spooner was reelected to the Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Commission.
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Three current members of the Library Board of Trustees — Robert Booz, Mary Ryan, and Lynn Johnson — were elected to new terms serving until 2016. Chair of the library board Jane Eriksen referred to “continuity” while nominating Booz. In nominating Lynn Johnson, D u rh a m Ta x Col le c tor Martin French called her “part of the very cohesive group” on the library board. Peter Cascini, currently serving on the Board of Trustees for the Durham Volunteer Fire Company, was also re-elected to a term ending in 2016. A una n imous voice vote approved the transfer of $108,788 from the Contingency Fund and the Storm Emergencies lines of the 2012-13 budget to cover overages in other lines. Most of the transfer went to snow removal and clean up from the February blizzard, while much of it went to town en-
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It has been estimated that as many as 4,200 religions exist in the world. From time to time, The Citizen will take a look at the beliefs of some lesser-known faiths. This week: Shinto Shinto (or kami no michi, “way of the kami,” or gods) is a prehistoric religious tradition indigenous to Japan, which has been influenced by Buddhism and Chinese religions and provides a worldview that has become central to Japanese culture and national identity. ADOPT US
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Workshop Kingswood Oxford School has scheduled an Independent School Affordability Seminar for Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the pub-
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Jessie E. Azevedo, Kevin P. Bjarnason, Sarah C. Brady, Emily L. Tuttle and Kassi D. Whitaker, students at Coginchaug Regional High School, have been named Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Lauren Davis of Middlefield was recently inducted in the Sacred Heart Academy Science National Society. Ben Koza of Middlefield was named an AP Scholar at Kingswood Oxford School.
INSECT INSPECTION Maura Caramanello’s first grade class is pictured collecting bugs for the classroom terrarium with Lorrie Martin, an outdoor education specialist. Students research the insects, make observational drawings of them and then write scientific data. Parent volunteers are welcome to join each class on future bug hunts and nature walks. | (Patti Checko /
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Open meetings To the editor: In the book, The Garden of the Beasts, Erik Larson talks about the abuses of power as being the impetus for his book, and the abuse of power in our small town is the motivation for my writing this letter. The Middlef ield Lake Beseck Ad Hoc Advisory Committee is abusing its power when it no longer meets in a public place easily
accessible to all, but, rather in the home of Chairperson Amy Poturnicki on Pequot Road. That is where the Sept. 23 meeting was held. My next concern is why? Is it simply because they know they can? Is it that there were not enough rooms at Center School that night? Is there something being discussed that the Committee does not want the public to know? A call to the Freedom of Information Bureau revealed
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that it was actually legal for the Ad Hoc Committee to meet in someone’s home; however, the spokesperson on Sept. 26 said that if a public meeting were held in a private home, there must be some provision made for the public to attend. I wonder if at the next home meeting, there will be a chair or two set out for Irene Angiletta and perhaps a news reporter or two. Irene Angiletta Middlefield
See the hardship To the editor: Everyone reading this letter please open your hearts to the elephants recently showcased at the 94th Annual Durham Fair. Elephants are not domesticated therefore are controlled by using force. Think of their hardship, how little their lives resemble what they were before being captured. Typically nomadic, they bathe in the rivers and spend time eating as they walk along. Domination of the species for fairs, festivals, entertainment and sadly profit is subject to disrespect and exploitation of both animal and humankind. Yes, the Durham Fair must grow and change for generations to come however, the future is an opportunity to call upon the intelligence for advancement of agriculture and preservation. Barbara Perricone-Della Rocco Durham
Excellent fair To the editor: We would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers of the Durham Fair Association for giving us a truly enjoyable fair. From reduced ticket prices; to the wide re-surfaced walkways along the hills; to the new benches and eating areas; to the appealing use of the area leading to the Main Stage; to the return of our town green to an agricul-
tural use… so many excellent parties, to get things done. I’ve know Martin for years. improvements! Deb and Frank DeFelice He’s easy to work with, a Durham great listener, with extensive knowledge and experience. Please support Martin Anderson for re-election. Lisa Stafford (100 word maximum) Durham
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Golub serves To the editor: I’ve served as Town Clerk since 1998 and it’s been an honor. My husband and I have lived in Middlefield since 1977. I am: certified through the state, Secretary of State’s Office; a member of the Middlesex County Town Clerks Association and the Connecticut Clerks Association; serve as registrar of vital statistics, assistant treasurer and notary. I have served on boards and commissions: Levi E. Coe Library, Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services, Regional District 13 Reapportionment Committee, Middlef ield Senior Advisory Board and was elected as Registrar of Voters in the 1980s. I am committed to preserving Middlefield’s historical records through electronic indexing paid for through grants. I ask for your support for reelection on Nov. 5. Donna M. Golub Town Clerk
Outstanding To the editor: Martin Anderson is up for re-election to the Board of Finance. I’d like to recommend Martin as an outstanding candidate. He has extensive experience on boards, as a past chair on the Compensation and Personnel Policy Committee, and as a member on the Durham Board of Finance. With his background in government, as a commissioner with the Department of Administrative Services, in he has extensive experience with budgets, committees and working closely with all
No accountability To the editor: To all voters of Middlefield/Rockfall, as a Democrat my vote will go to Marianne Corona. Why? My taxes have gone up over 500 percent since I moved here with no accountability. Town Hall has become private and unfriendly by some, a I believe our first selectman has breached his fiduciary duties while acting on behalf of our town. Example: He authorized the forgiveness of $481,724.08 for Middlefield Holdings LLC. He then made sure another $200,000 plus went the Middlefield Holdings LLC. And where was the Chair of the Board of Finance when looking our for our tax dollars? Joel J. Pringal Middlefield
For a better town To the editor: I am voting for Marianne Corona for first selectman on Nov. 5. I have lived in Middlefield all my life, served on the Board of Selectman and land use commissions with her. I have known Marianne to be a committed member on commissions. She has volunteered countless hour to help better this town. I believe she has the experience to better manage our town budget and work towards lowering property taxes, while maintaining services. She is an excellent communicator and has the necessary experience to be our next First Selectman. If you care for our town, vote See Letters / Page 9
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Whether or not to act on the weather State Sen. Ed Meyer Special to Town Times
Most of our country’s meteorologists and weather scientists have now come to Sen. Meyer agreement that our planet is experiencing climate change, that such change will increase and that the change results in part from human conduct. These facts were well articulated earlier this month at a conference I attended which was sponsored by the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. It was pointed out, for example, that the 12 hottest years have come in the last 15 years and that sea level rises are well documented. Scientists at the conference projected that by the end of this century Connecticut’s climate will be that of today’s Georgia! All of this should be significant to people residing on or near the Connecticut shoreline. We are told to expect greater f looding and rising ground water levels that will affect our homes and businesses, particularly from storm surges that will be greater than we have so far been experiencing. We will need new building codes, new building designs and resilient superstructures. After Irene and Sandy, we saw the benefit of energy
generators and of cooperation by our insurance carriers. Those results must continue and indeed be improved. The towns of Guilford and Branford are already focusing on possible land use changes which could have enormous financial consequences. How would our towns deal with the loss of property tax revenue from disappearing highly-valued shoreline proper ties? A lexa nder Felson, a Professor of Urban Ecology, has urged that our towns need to focus on local adaptations such as local costal zoning and local building codes. About a year ago, the state legislature establ i s h e d t h e Sh o r e l i n e Preservation Task Force of which all our shoreline state legislators are members. We are currently addressing the host of problems resulting from climate change and sea level rises and anticipate m a k i n g re com mend a tions in the months ahead. Our task force has already taken up the initial issue of governance – what should be the relative roles of the federal, state and local governments in dealing with the largest weather challenge of our lifetimes? There is a general consensus that our local governments should be the biggest players. (Sen. Meyer represents Branford , Durham , Guilford , Killing worth , Madi son and North Branford.)
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Letters als who are extremely talented In the world of finance: for Marianne Corona for first Laura Williams and Susan Heuberger, both are running selectman on Nov. 5. Michael Augeri for the Board of Finance. Rockfall These two individuals have the talent Middlefield needs to protect our town from runaway taxation. Laura and Susan will make tough decisions to ensure your tax dolTo the editor: Now is the time to step out lars are used wisely. Let’s of the box from voting party make choices in November lines. We need to get into a that ensure that Middlefield/ New Age and a New Way one Rockfall residents will be thinks about voting. As an in- well represented in financial dependent Democrat myself, matters. Seb Aresco I am voting for Marianne Rockfall Corona. I sincerely urge all independent, and all independent Democrats/ Republicans to do the same. After watching Marianne over the years I know she will do what is To the editor: in the best interest for all in Voters of Middlefield and our town. She will provide Rockfall should support an open and fair govern- Laura Williams for the Board ment. Remember, a vote for of Finance. The current adMarianne will be a vote for ministration has been costing you. And you can’t do better taxpayers more money than than that. necessary in servicing debt Susan Maloney for projects such as the purMiddlefield chase of Powder Ridge. Town hall has been “rolling” shortterm “bond anticipation notes” rather than developing a long-term, low-interest strategy for financing projTo the editor: In elections voters have ects through longer term choices about their elected low-interest bonding. Laura Williams underofficials. I would like to recommend two individu- stands finance and bonding. From Page 8
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Watchdogs needed To the editor: Did you know that for the next 15-plus years taxpayers of Middlefield will pay more taxes in connection with the purchase and sale of Powder Ridge? The sale of that land has not covered the associated debt. This property was purchased, by the town at a cost exceeding 2.8 million dollars. The ski area was sold for $700,000 and later the lower 20 acres were sold for $300,000. But that is a far cry from what taxpayers owe. Middlef ield needs tax watchdogs, and they are: Lucy Petrella for first selectman; and Laura Williams and Sue Heuberger for Board of Finance. Bob Elder Middlefield
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Saturday Oct. 12 Coginchaug Cross Country: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wickham Park, Manchester, 1329 Middle Turnpike W. CRHS at Wickham Invitational.
Durham bake sale: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Durham Pharmacy, 321 Main St. This event raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. For information, call (860) 345-7586. Durham Historical Society open to the public: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 38 Town House Road.
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and a skip away is a trail marked with rocks at its beginning. This will take those With the end of summer who are hardy up Mount and fall arriving, there’s Pisgah. The incline is steep nothing like an amble down at times, but worth the pana peaceful country road oramic view at the top. Continue along the road that will soon be ablaze with color. Here are a few and you’ll pass horses on your left, adding to the busuggestions. Head south on Route 79 colic “feel” of your outing. (Madison Road), go .8 miles Keep going straight and you and turn right on Sand Hill will come to a cul-de-sac that Road. Take your first left has a dirt road heading out onto Pisgah Road, where you of it and into the woods, prowill find yourself on a road viding yet another pleasant lined with woods and very jaunt. If you go .8 miles on Route few houses. Go .5 miles and you’ll come to a farm on the 77 (Guilford Road) and take left, and across from it there a left onto Cream Pot Road, is a telephone pole marked you will find yourself on a with blue paint. Just a hop long road that is nothing but Special to Town Times
Views seen near Lyman Orchards, Middlefield. | (Diana Carr / Special to Town Times) country, with a gravel road at the end of it that will take you into the woods. You will not want to miss out on the view afforded by Lyman Orchards. Heading west, take your first left past Lyman Orchards onto Route 157, go .6 miles and turn right
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Cancer Center and the Senior exercise is of- MidState Cancer Center. Yarn fered Monday, Wednesday and needles are available. and Friday, at the Durham Activity Center. Two classes Dial-A-Ride are offered: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no cost for Durham Dial-A-Ride provides curbresidents 60 and over. to-curb transportation for the elderly and disabled. This service can be used for medDurham senior ical appointments, shopping, lunches banking and other places, and Senior lunches are of- is available five days a week. fered every Monday and Call (860) 347-3313 for a resWednesday at the Durham ervation. There is a fee. Activity Center, 350 Main St. The Middlefield Senior The Elderly Nutrition program is designed to provide Center is located in the nutritional meals, at a low M i d d l e f i e l d Co m m u n i t y cost to persons ages 60 and Center at 405 Main Street. over and their spouses. To Monthly lunch menus can be cover the cost of the meal, picked up at the senior center a suggested donation is or Town Hall. Me a l s a re s e r v e d i n welcome. To make lunch reserva- the Senior Café Monday, tions, call Amanda Pedersen, Wednesday and Friday. For senior cafe manager, at (860) questions or to sign up for any 349-3153. Bingo is offered ev- programs contact Antoinette ery Wednesday, at 1 p.m., fol- Astle at (860) 349-7121. lowing the luncheon.
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eat less. --Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals — and choose the foods with lower numbers. The DASH Diet. The DASH eating plan includes all the key food groups, but is designed to help reduce blood pressure and emphasizes foods that are heart healthy. These are recommended daily serving amounts: --Grains: 7 to 8 ounces --Meat and beans: 6 ounces or less of chicken, meat, and fish plus 4 to 5 servings of nuts, seeds, and/or dried beans per week --Milk: 2 to 3 cups --Vegetables: 2 to 2.5 cups --Fruit: 2 to 2.5 cups --Oils: 2 teaspoons --everydayhealth.com
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Scenes from the Durham Fair Beautiful blue skies provided a backdrop for activities at the 94th annual Durham Fair which began Thursday, Sept. 26, and ran throughout that weekend. There were games, rides, competitions, and all of the events typical of a traditional New England fair, including a midway full of rides. Volunteers like Grace Gaffey worked hard at the civic and non-profit booths every day of the Durham Fair. Gaffey gave out free samples of corn on the cob for the John Lyman Parents Association’s corn booth on Sunday. Analiese Driscoll, of Durham, sung from center stage during the fair’s talent show. Driscoll took third place, while competitor James Bavolacco, of Stratford, took first with his rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing”. Sophia Molkenthin, of Rockfall, fished for a prize and Emily Pietruszka showed that she is tall enough to ride on the big roller coaster. — Mark Dionne
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Health Tips mon sleep problem in adults age 60 and older. People with insomnia have trouble falling and staying asleep. Insomnia can last for days, months or even years. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you may: --Take a long time to fall asleep. --Wake up many times in the night. --Wake up early and be unable to get back to sleep. --Wake up tired. --Feel very sleepy during the day. There are many causes of See Sleep / Page 22
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Middlefield The Middlefield Registrars of Voters are schedule to be in the office at the Community Center, 405 Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to register voters for the Nov. 5 Municipal Election. Hand-delivered mail-in registration applications must be received by registers (or DMV or voter registration agency) by Oct. 22 and mailed mail-in registration applications must be postmarked by that date for the applicant to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5 municipal election.
To the editor: Middlefield has seen its share of natural disasters. A rare October snowstorm, hurricanes in 2011 and 2012 and a blizzard in 2013. During these trying times, I was extremely relieved with Jon Brayshaw as our First Selectman. Jon was the epitome of emergency management. Are the seniors safe? When would roads be cleared to ensure passage of vehicles? Questions that wracked Jon during these disasters. Jon worked around the clock ensuring that Middlefield residents were safe. He was truly tireless when we needed him the
Durham The Durham Registrars of Voters are scheduled to be at the Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Town Green, registering people to vote. State law requires a Saturday voter registration session prior to an election. Prospective voters must be a United States citizen, over the ages of 18 and resident of Durham. The final day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election is Oct. 22 (by mail) and Oct. 29 (in person).
most, checking in on many residents. During the tough times, the leadership of Jon Brayshaw came through again and again. David Cichon Middlefield
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Transfers Isn’t it interesting that we have no need to raise our voices in protest, or gather to declare that our government isn’t working? This silence is a clear sign that we have a competent leader in Jon Brayshaw. The facts remain that we have been fairly led these past several years and we can feel secure that Jon will again bring his kinder way of government, a fiscally conservative budget, and an honest person to trust. William E. Currlin Middlefield
you can, then move on. Ms. Corona’s seemingly Board of Finance. Martin lacks understanding of this is deputy commissioner of basic concept. We need leadCentral Administration for ers who can make the correct our state Department of decisions for our community. Michael Skelps Administrative Services. His Middlefield many responsibilities include oversight of statewide human resources, budget, fiscal and payroll services for small state agencies, facilities management and To the editor: workers’ compensation. I In spite of a world full of have known Martin since he controversy and financial moved to Durham 17 years instability, we have discovago as someone who gives a ered a comfortable and secareful consideration to ev- cure living in Middlefield. ery issue. We are lucky to have someone of Martin’s caliber with 25 years of exTown Times welcomes your submissions. pertise to serve our town on the Board of Finance. Send your letters, news and photos to us at: Leslie Bulion Town Times Durham From Page 18
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gineering, which according to Durham First Selectman Laura Francis was money spent by the town in order to get federal matching funds on road projects, “This is the time of year where we balance out our budget. We take money from Contingency if we need to ... we did not have to use our whole contingency account this year which [is] very fortunate,” Francis said. Noting that the Contingency line, budgeted at approximately $121,000, was tapped at the meeting for almost $97,000, Francis said, “When we get our audited report back for the closeout of June 30, we will see a surplus this year.” Voters also approved the carryover of $168, 568 in funds allocated in the 2012-13
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To the editor: For the past eight years, under the tireless leadership of Jon Brayshaw, more than 50 homeowners benefited from the state housing rehabilitation grants secured by Jon. The grants paid for needed improvements to homes, making them safer and more insulated. Jon Brayshaw has been a godsend to these homeowners by ensuring that the grants are available. In this economy, it is a relief to know that Jon Brayshaw is looking out for all residents. F i r s t S e l e c t m a n Jo n Brayshaw has my vote Nov. 5. Cecelia Parillo Middlefield
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Thanks for the memories, Mo By Julie Sopchak
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Memories Sandman” is such a perfect song for him. It won’t be the same watching the Yankees knowing No. 42 won’t be securing another “W” for the Bronx Bombers, but he’s certainly a chapter of his own in the detailed lore of baseball; a chapter that will end with a simple “on-field delay.” So goodnight, Mo. Thanks for the memories.
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The situation led to speculation that UConn would redshirt Boyle, saving his freshman year for next season. However, the QB switch was made immediately following the coaching change. Boyle, listed at 6-foot-4, 212 pounds, threw 24 touchdowns last season while leading Xavier to its third straight state championship.
Speaking of Boyle, Weist was quoted as saying: “[W] e think he’s shown maturity on and off the field where he takes responsibility for what he’s doing, has enough maturity to take responsibility for handling the offense and putting all of our plans and everything in his hands.” Boyle’s mother, Nancy, a long-time member of the District 13 Board of Education, told the Town Times: “We
are proud of our son that he has earned the respect of his teammates and coaches to be given the opportunity.” The noon game will be played at Rentschler Field and televised on SNY.
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equipment, u n l e ss t h e client specifies otherwise. Before the estimate, potential new clients Amanda should know Betty what type of cleaning they are looking for such as a weekly, monthly or seasonal. Special discounts will be offered, including a standing refer-a-friend program. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and on Saturday mornings, but Betty says she will be flexible to the needs of her clients. Right now, Betty will solely run the business and do the cleaning herself. She hopes in the future the business will grow enough where she can have an employee or two working for her. However, she intends to remain a small and local business that residents can depend on. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact Amanda Betty at (860) 6044644 or by email: amanda. betty@yahoo.com.
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insomnia. Some of them you can control, but others you can’t. For example, if you are excited about a new activity or worrying over your bills, you may have trouble sleeping. Sometimes insomnia may be a sign of other problems. Or it could be a side effect of a medication or an illness. Often, being unable to sleep becomes a habit. Some people worry about not sleeping even before they get into bed. This may even make insomnia worse. Older adults who have trouble sleeping may use more over-the-counter sleep aids. Using prescription medicines for a short time might help. But remember, medicines aren’t a cure for insomnia. Developing healthy habits at bedtime may help you get a good night’s sleep. --Nextavenue.org
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Troopers While the town has its own constables — they assist the state trooper by operating as officers — the state troopers “bring a different level of investigational resources,” along with access to the state police’s jails. Brayshaw said the resident trooper program is one way the rural residents of Middlefield receive the benefits of state taxes. “I think the citizens don’t get an awful lot for their tax money,” he said. Larger cities get water, sewer and other amenities, Brayshaw said. The troopers bring a level of security and professionalism to the town. The resident trooper program is subsidized by the state. “It’s costly, but it’s worth it. What other perks do the people of Middlefield get?”
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assigned to that town learns the in and outs of covering the town, building relationships, getting to know the students and the business owners. “The resident trooper is going to know most of the people in the town,” he said. As communities grow, and add to their populations, Torneo sees the resident trooper programs playing a greater role in those towns into the future. First Selectman of Middlefield Jon Brayshaw said the resident state trooper brings features to the town that they could not get any way else. “It’s a valuable asset. Not all towns have their very own state trooper,” he said.
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Outside Country Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541. (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) In-Country Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS® Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail®)
c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)) Outside Country Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, (1) Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources) d. Nonrequested In-Country Nonrequested Copies Distribution Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests (By Mail induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and and Outside (2) Requests including Association Requests, the Mail) Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g.First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies mailed in excess ® (3) of 10% Limit mailed at Standard Mail or Package Service Rates) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside (4) the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources) e. Total Nonrequested Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3), and (4) f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and e) g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4 (page #3)) h. Total (Sum of 15f and g) i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by f times 100)
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