Volume 19, Number 26
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
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Friday, October 24, 2014
Split between two state House and Senate districts, Durham hosts more political contests than other towns but ends up, according to some, with less representation. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
Multiple districts for Durham voting George Washington (Principal Kevin Brough) and his Cannon Master (Hans Pederson) stand with the Memorial School students picked to read their essays on the district’s Core Ethical Values. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
Memorial School celebrates core values By Mark Dionne Town Times
Oct. 15, Memorial Middle School celebrated the district’s Core Ethical Values with an outdoor event punctuated by essay readings and cannon blasts. Each year, members of the district’s schools pledge to be guided by the Core Ethical Values of respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness, and courage. For each of the five values, a writer was selected from the fifth and sixth grades to read their essay or poem to the school community. George Washington, played by Principal Kevin Brough, hosted the event and commented on each value as well. Hans Pederson brought the cannon used to start the Memorial Day parade and fired a blast for each Core Ethical Abbey Brandt goes on tippy-toes to read her essay. Value, as well as a sixth big | Mark Dionne / Town Times blast for fun.
By Mark Dionne
sprouting up mostly indicate the multiple districts dividing the town. In 2011, Durham was split Numerous roadside political signs are often an indi- into two districts for both cation of a large election or the Connecticut Senate and contentious local contest or House. According to Durham ballot measure. For the run up to the Nov. 4 elections in Durham, the groups of signs See Voting / Page 16 Town Times
Church expects to name new leader soon By Olivia L. Lawrence
The interim minister will replace longtime minister The United Churches of Elven Riggles Jr., who died Durham expects to have an in May at the age of 55. He interim minister in place had headed the church for nearly 25 years. soon. Generally, when there is Co-deacon Tracy Morse said leadership is talking the loss of a long-term paswith several candidates tor, congregations will use with interim training and an interim minister in bewith two particular candi- tween appointing a new dates, in depth. There have permanent leader, Morse been Skype interviews with said. Legal counsel for the the church council and the intent is to name a new local head by Nov. 1. See Church / Page 18 Town Times
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Talk of the Towns, a evening featuring a quartet of mini talks, presented by the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation, is scheduled for Friday,
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Nov. 14, 7 to 9 p.m., at Indian Springs Golf Club. The format features 10-minute talks delivered by members of the Durham/Middlefield community, featuring author Leslie Bulion, Egyptologists Colleen and John Darnell, Yale Emergency Room doctor Andrew Taylor, and volcano-chaser Joop VareKamp. Doors open Friday night at 6:30 p.m. with talks beginning promptly at 7. Space is limited. The evening is free of charge, but donations are accepted. Founded in 2008 as an independent education foundation, CVEF promotes excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the community and supports life-long learning in Durham and Middlefield. CVEF holds annual fundraising and awareness events, such as this one, to support its mission and grant program.
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Get to know the candidates The League of Women Voters–East Shore will host a series of non-partisan debates to help voters become better informed before voting on Nov. 4. The public is invited to attend and to submit appropriate topics/ questions ahead of time to eastshoreleague@yahoo. com. Noreen Kokoruda (R) and Alex Taubes (D), candidates for the 101st state Rep. District of Madison and a part of Durham, will debate topics of general interest on
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Monday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Madison Senior Center, 29 Bradley Road. The candidates for the 12th State Senate District, composed of Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Madison, Killingworth and a portion of Durham, are Bruce J. Wilson, Jr. (R) and Ted Kennedy, Jr. (D). They will meet to debate on Thursday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., at Branford's Fire HQ Community Room, 45 North Main St. This event is co-sponsored by AARP CT.
Friday Night Bridge | Brian Geyser / Submitted
Durham Recreation has started its third successful year with a growing number of people playing or learning how to play bridge at the Durham-Middlefield community center every Friday at 6:15 p.m. Classes can adapt to any person’s needs or concerns. For more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611.
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Brayshaw was game to try hula-hooping with the guidance and encouragement of At the Powder Ridge hoop instructor Gem Hoops Music Festival, Middle- of Durham. In addition to hoopfield First Selectman Jon Town Times
ing and bands, the Oct. 3-4 music festival featured face-painting, craft booths, rock-climbing, chairlift foliage rides, food, one rainy day, and one sunny day.
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Local photographers donate to Cancer Center Auction Glenn and Marie Curtis, and John Giammatteo from Durham and Middlefield have again donated some of their hand crafted photographs to a unique auction to benefit Patient Care at the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 to 9 p.m., at the new Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center in Westbrook. The auction is unique in that patrons purchase a ticket and enjoy a wonderful evening in the gallery, and then a random drawing is held,
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and each ticket holder gets to choose a piece of matted artwork from the gallery to take home – a real win-win situation. The event is co-sponsored by the New England Large Format Photography Collective to which the Curtis’ and Giammatteo belong. This is 6th event Middlesex and NELPFC have collaborated on raising over $50,000. For more information, call (860) 358-6200 or visit Middlesexhospital.org. – Submitted
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Monday, Oct. 27
60+ Club - The Durham 60 Plus Club is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 27, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Installation of new officers is planned. New members always welcome. Boys soccer - CRHS vs. Foran at Foran, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Christmas Fair - The annual St. Pius X “Sleigh Bells Ring” Christmas Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the St. Pius X Bill Fortin Memo-
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Veterans Breakfast - The 13th annual Support the Troops & Honor the Veterans Member breakfast meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10. Networking begins at 7 a.m.; breakfast buffet at 7:45 a.m. meeting program from 8 to 9 a.m. A fee is charged. American Legion Past National Commander Robert W. Spanogle is scheduled to speak. Advanced registration is required. Register online at www.middlesexchamber. com. See Calendar / Page 5
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Halloween party - Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, has scheduled its 2nd annual Halloween party for Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Market vendors plan trick or treat surprises. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit dudleyfarm. com. Adoption event - Cat Tales has scheduled an adoption event for Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Petco, 188 Kitts Lane, Newington. For more information, contact (860) 3449043 or info@CatalesCT.org. Clothing Drive - Coginchaug High School Music Department has scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring any kind of clothing (towels/ sheets/shoes/purses/yard goods) to the Strong School parking lot. Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet, Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Ukulele players of all levels or those interested in trying are welcome. For more information, contact Cindy at (860) 3495656 or lucyr1953@icloud. com. Adopt-a-road - An adopt-a-road event, to beautify Durham and Middlefield, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, rain or shine. Meet at 8 a.m. in the Strong School parking lot. You will be assigned area, special bags and ties will be supplied. For more informaion call (860) 349-0798. Football - CRHS vs. Valley Regional/Old Lyme at CRHS, 1 p.m.
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Treat Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31, 4 to 9 p.m., to keep children and pets safe. Drop by 205 Main St. (ambulance headquarters) where volunteers will have treats for children and pets. 4C’s square dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Oct. 31, 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Brewster School. Caller is Jim DeNigris; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 3498084 or (860) 828-5978.
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NEW LONDON (AP) — Petitioning candidate Joe Visconti is getting his first chance to challenge Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Republican Tom Foley face-to-face in Connecticut’s tight governor’s race. Originally a Republican candidate, Visconti submitted 10,000 signatures in order to appear on the November ballot. The Oct. 9 debate at the Garde Arts Center in New London, sponsored by Connecticut Public Broadcasting and The Day of New London, marks the first where Visconti has been a participant. Visconti has been critical of both Malloy and Foley. While he has accused Foley of not being a true conservative, Visconti has been an outspoken opponent of the gun control law, pushed by Malloy in the wake of the mass
HARTFORD (AP) — An FBI agent has filed a lawsuit alleging his bosses in New Haven retaliated against him for complaining about personnel decisions and were so dysfunctional that the bureau’s director apologized to the Connecticut staff for problems with local leadership. The agent, Kurt Siuzdak, is a 17-year veteran of the bureau who worked in New York City and Iraq before joining the New Haven field office in 2009. In the lawsuit filed Monday, Siuzdak says he was subjected to a baseless investigation when he complained he was passed over for supervisory positions. His wife, Heather Clinton, tells The Associated Press that her husband filed suit because he saw no other way to address what he sees as abuses by managers. Messages seeking comment on the lawsuit were left with the Connecticut FBI office.
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Opinion Letters to the Editor Fighting for seniors To the editor: I must responding to a letter from Ron Capozzi concerning senior tax relief. I have been fighting for senior tax relief for decades and I take this seriously. Our seniors have been forced into an agonizing choice: Do they stay in their homes or do they leave the communities that they built. Towns respond by creating senior tax relief programs – but the money doesn’t go far enough. Town officials asked for help to make the aid money go farther. Senior tax relief is a statewide crisis and we must work together to solve it. Noreen Kokoruda State Rep. for Durham and Madison
een understands the problem seniors have with being able to stay in their homes. She has responded to town leaders who are dealing with the underfunding of these programs. Vote for Noreen for equitable treatment in taxation. Pam Lucashu Chair, Durham Republican Town Committee
Support for Taubes
To the editor: I am writing in support of Alex Taubes, running for state representative. I’ve actually interviewed him and he is a legitimately nice guy who is definitely smart and knows what he’s talking about. He grew up in Madison, has amazing experience and education, and is spending the time and effort learning about the issues Durham has. I especially like that Balance needed he recognizes that young To the editor: people’s voices aren’t being Normally, when openheard at the state legislature, minded thinking peoyet they will face the conseple want a balanced state quences of the policies the government in Connectistate makes. cut, they vote a Republican Alex Taubes has the engovernor and a Democratic ergy, ability and interest to legislature. represent Durham actively I have grave doubts about Mr. Foley’s ability to govern. and well. Matthew Brunell Why? One reason is that FoDurham ley can not and will not delegate effectively. Judge him by the way he acts. The state is a government not corporaSupport for Wilson tion run by a CEO. To the editor: So, I will vote for Malloy, As the Chief Executives then, for Republicans, Wilfrom Branford, North Branson, Kokoruda and Lumaj. ford, Durham, Guilford and The rest, I will vote DemoMadison in the 12th Senatocratic because they are doing rial District, we are writing a good job. this letter to officially enI vote a spending balance, dorse Bruce Wilson for State which we can not get with Senator. Democrats controlling the Bruce is a proven business State. leader with over 20 years Bruce Chaplin experience of manufacturing Durham medical products in Connecticut where he employed local people. Bruce’s business has a Support for Kokoruda long history of providing To the editor: fulfilling work opportuniNoreen Kokoruda, our ties to organizations such incumbent Representative as SARAH and Easter Seals. (H-101), has the experience Work that paid wages and and values we need in Hartford. She fights for equitable provided meaningful expetreatment of taxpayers. Nor- riences for an underserved
community. Join us in voting for Bruce Wilson on November 4th. Let’s put Bruce Wilson to work for us in Hartford! James B. Cosgrove, First Selectman of Branford Laura Francis, First Selectman of Durham Joe Mazza, First Selectman of Guilford Fillmore McPherson, First Selectman of Madison Anthony Candelora, Mayor of North Branford
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To the editor: For almost four decades the Democrat Party has controlled both the state House of Representatives and the state Senate. Democrats have controlled the direction which our state has been headed in during that time, with the occasional Republican governor elected by the people to act as a check on Democrats’ power. We now know where total Democrat control has us. One description of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” This November we have one more chance to elect Republicans to office and change the state’s direction. Republicans; Kokoruda for House, Wilson for Senate and Foley for Governor will do just that. Jay Berardino Durham
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To the editor: Ted Kennedy, Jr. loves our communities and will work hard to bring positive change to our state. Ted has developed a thorough perspective on the complex education issues facing our communities. He is committed to raising the bar for education and insuring that our young citizens have the opportunity to live and flourish in Connecticut. See Letters / Page 10
One lucky chick By Frances Gudelski Two weeks ago, my sister and brother-in-law were enjoying a beautiful fall sunset from their yard on Maryland Drive. They were about to call it a night when they heard an unusual sound coming from the yard. When they investigated, they found a baby chick wandering around, dazed but unharmed. The chick headed straight into my sister’s loving hands, then was immediately brought indoors. The next logical place to call was our home, as we have some experience with chickens. With eight laying hens in which we acquired as baby chicks, we have all the supplies needed to care for chickens. In an excited voice, she asked, "Are you going to be home this evening? Because I have something for you!" Jokingly, I asked, "Is it alive?" She responded, "Yes it is!" As I waited for her to arrive, I could not imagine what she was bringing. Was it a bunny? A lost dog? Or something smaller? She arrived with a cat carrier, but all I could see was a soft baby blanket. Suddenly, the sweet sounds of a baby chick broke the silence and wonder. "Where on earth did you find this," I asked. Although I wanted the details, I immediately thought of the most basic thing a baby chick needs – warmth. Within minutes, we retrieved a large plastic bin with a screen top, clean wood shavings, and a warming light. The little chick was immediately placed in the cozy environment and relished the fresh water and emulsified chicken feed. The next morning we were greeted with its soft peeps and shiny eyes. After a quick trip to Agway to purchase "chick starter" medicated food, our fuzzy little friend was in seventh heaven. What a sweet little chick she is! Generally when a person decides to raise baby chicks, there is a 4 to 6 minimum purchase
Cynthia enjoying some kitchen time. order, to increase chances of survival. The baby chicks require interaction with others to keep them warm and provide them with company. This was a concern to us, as the chick was alone. Although we canvassed the neighborhood looking for its owner, we could not find anyone who had lost a baby chick. As the days passed, our new friend grew stronger and happier. Our granddaughter was given the honor of selecting a name, and she chose “Cynthia.” When asked how she decided upon the name, she simply said that Cynthia was a pretty name for a chicken. Now that October is in full swing, it is too cold to put Cynthia outside or introduce her to our existing flock. She is still growing feathers and is not old enough or large enough to withstand the autumn nights. So in the kitchen she remains. Every morning, Cynthia is taken out of her large bin and perches on a clean dry branch. As I make my coffee she coos and preens her new feathers. Her evenings are spent the same way, enjoying a full view of the kitchen activities. She enjoys attention from people as well as watching the dog and cat. People say she is “one lucky chick”… but we feel lucky, too. She has brought our family a lot of joy and smiles and maybe one day she will gift us with some delicious fresh eggs!
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listened to me about agriConnecticut. Kerrie Flanagan culture issues, the Durham Durham Fair, and local town issues. He is interested in learning of Durham’s needs and repTo the editor: resenting all of Durham. His I have met Ted Kennedy knowledge and quick study Jr. at the Durham and Dudwill make him a strong voice ley Farmers’ Markets, as for Durham in Hartford. We well as at my home. He has
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Letters that I saw as an intern at Middlesex Hospital. It is precisely because vaccines have worked so well that they have made these once common scourges an almost forgotten rarity. Readers with questions about vaccines should feel free to contact me at mgood@prohealthmd.com Michael Good MD Durham
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Turn, turn, turn I’ve just bid adieu to my beloved above-ground pool, for a while anyway. People who know me realize what an excruciating thing this is for me, because I love it so. I don’t do well with endings, even when I know they’re temporary. Every fall I risk hypothermia by climbing into water so cold that even a polar bear would have second thoughts. I scream at the shock of it, I have to work feverishly to get my breathing up and running again, and in a short while my legs turn an unattractive shade of purple. Goodbyes are hard.
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stream chortles along, the sound calming me in a way few things can. Birds flit about, calling to each other. The bees are everywhere, working their magic on the assortment of wildflowers. Sometimes a heron pays a visit. Oh, and the colors! Mother Nature dressed in her finery, all red and orange and yellow. Quite a show
that lady puts on. I am always mesmerized. And, as with the pool, I always linger at the end of the season. It will be soooooo cold, but I will sit there all wrapped up in a jacket and a blanket. I get so chilled to the bone, it takes me forever to warm up once I finally go into the house. I have finally taken to saying, both to my pool and my chaise lounge, “This is not goodbye, it’s
so long (growing up I was told that “so long” means the separation is only temporary). I’ll see you in the spring.” It helps. Oh, but there’s another hurdle. And this one may be the toughest one of all. The dreaded day when I must put the shoes back on. Footloose and fancy free I’ve been, since April, and maybe even March. Really, bunions and wide feet do not make
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Diversity in Action conference North Haven High School Diversity Team, in connection with the Connecticut Association of Schools, has scheduled its first “Diversity in Action” conference for high school students and teachers on Thursday, Oct. 30. The NHHS Diversity Team plans workshops on six different topics. The goal of each workshop is to help students develop skills to run their own Diversity workshops at their schools. The purpose of a Diversity Team is to help students develop a better understanding and acceptance of others, and skills to help promote a positive school climate. Currently, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, Hamden High School, Morgan, Sheehan, Lyman Hall, Hand and Amity Regional High School have registered for the conference. There are still spaces available. Schools may register online at www.casciac.org/register. A fee is charged.
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Voting In voting District 2, the eastern one, Ted Kennedy Democratic Registrar of Vot- Jr. is running against Bruce ers Karen Cheyney, “[I]t’s Wilson Jr. for the seat of reeasiest summed up by de- tiring Senator Ed Meyer. The scribing Durham east of the winner will represent part Coginchaug River as being in of Durham, as well as North District 2: Senate 12 and As- Branford, Branford, Guilford, sembly [House] 101st. West of Madison, and Killingworth. Those voters will also the Coginchaug to Parmelee Hill, then west of Rt. 17 is Dis- choose between Republican trict 4: Senate 34 and House incumbent Noreen Kokoruda and Democratic challenger 86.” From Page 1
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and out of state. The candidates have special training in helping congregations move forward after the sudden loss of a longtime leader. Morse said the search includes studying “the profile of what is needed in a minister and what (the congregation’s) needs are next.” “We will need healing and rebuilding and that’s what the candidates responded to,” she
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The final regular session for admission of electors before the Nov. 4 election is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 405 Main St., Middlefield. Residents wanting to register should appear in person with identification. A limited voter registration session is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., for residents whose qualifications as to age, citizenship or residence was attained after Oct. 28.
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The Church of the Epiphany has scheduled its Christmas Bazaar for Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (860) 349-3088.
Notre Dame Church
Notre Dame Church, 280 Main St., has scheduled its annual Christmas Bazaar for Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features crafts, knitted and crocheted items, decorations, candy toys, dolls, doll clothes, stocking stuffers, grab bag and more. Breakfast, lunch and desserts will be offered. For more information, call (860) 349-3761.
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Durham and Middlefield residents. ID required. Women’s open gym basketball - Strong School, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 10, 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27. Yoga classes - Yoga class is open to all Durham and Middlefield adults, at the Durham Activity Center, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Pro-
gram is ongoing. Register at the start of each session at the Town Clerk Office. Registration forms available at Durham Hall or at townofdurhamct.org. Halloween Party/Parade - Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center. For ages 1-13. Games, cookie decoration, and costume parade. Bring decorated pumpkin and receive a ribbon.
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Constitutional question on ballot the General Assembly is permitted to make provisions for those voters who cannot appear at their polling place “… because of absence from the city or town of which they are inhabitants or because of sickness or physical disability or because the tenets of their religion forbid secular activity.” If ratified, the amendment would remove that language and it would give the General Assembly greater authority to pass a law allowing voters to cast their ballots without having to (1) appear at their polling place on Election Day or (2) provide a reason for voting by absentee ballot. A full text of the constitutional amendment and accompanying explanatory language can be found at www.sots.ct.gov/vote.
A Constitutional question will be on every ballot in Connecticut on Election Day, Nov. 4, according to Secretary of the State Denise Merrill. The question states: “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to remove restrictions concerning absentee ballots and to permit a person to vote without appearing at a polling place on the day of an election?” If ratified by a simple majority of voters, the amendment would remove restrictive language on absentee voting from the state Constitution, permitting state lawmakers to change election laws to enact some form of early voting. Currently under the Connecticut Constitution Article Sixth, voting is limited to “the day of the election” but
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