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Durham teen right on the mark By Mark Dionne Town Times
Tucker Fowler, a Durham teenager entering Coginchaug Regional High School in the fall, was recently recognized for his consistency and skill at marksmanship with the Arthur Laritsen Award.
Tucker trains with a .22 caliber competition rifle once a week at the Blue Trail Shooting Range in Wallingford. His memory of first shooting a gun involves BB guns, years ago. Training at Blue Trail did not start until Tucker was in sixth grade. On the target sheet
Tucker uses as a sample, there are a dozen concentric circular targets, each smaller than a hockey puck. On Tucker’s sheet, there are no stray bullet holes and few shots off the bulls-eye. Finishing highly in competitions is not about hitting See Fowler / Page 18
Susan Peak, owner of Studio Blue Guitar of Durham, performs at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Local businesswomen talk shop By Diana Carr
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Tucker Fowler of Durham stands with some of the awards he has won in shooting competitions, including the Arthur Laritsen Award for consistently high marksmanship.
Town Times recently gave a “hats off ” to local businesswomen, all of whom exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit our country is known for. We dug a little deeper with three of them. We wanted to hear “the story
behind the story.” When did they “get bitten by the business bug?” Tammy Gullo is the owner of Wild Wisteria, a floral and gift boutique located in Durham at 354 Main St. Her passion took hold of her at the age of 10, when she See Business / Page 17
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Summer is still all shiny and new. But at some point you may hear that familiar wail, “There’s nothing to do.” Enter cooking camp, put on by Durham Parks & Recreation, and taught by Christine Firth, of Wallingford. The two sessions (July 15 and 16, and July 22 and 23) are for students going into grades 6 to 9, and will be held at Strong School, 9 a.m. to noon. Firth’s passion for the culinary world began in childhood. “I got interested by watching my mother, who was an excellent cook,” she said. “Her cakes were the most sought after at the bake sales. She taught me the basic techniques.” Now in her fifth year with the Parks & Recreation’s cooking program, Firth teaches the cooking camp during the summer, and during the school year she has an after-school program for middle school kids, called the cooking club. “The most challenging thing is selecting the recipes for the kids,” Firth said. “I want it to be something they’ll like. If I advertised codfish and lentils, I don’t think they’d come. They love chocolate, pasta, things with cheese, and potatoes. We made potato skins last
year and it was one of their favorites.” Always mindful of allergies, she does not have the kids make anything with nuts. And she makes sure her classes are a hands-on experience, “with as much active time and as little downtime as possible.” When something they’ve made is baking, they work on something else, either for that day or the next. “It’s good for them to learn how to multi-task,” Firth said. She makes sure the classes are suitable for their skill levels, ensuring that no one gets frustrated. And safety is always a priority. No deep frying in oil because it’s not healthy and it can splatter. The use of knives is kept to a minimum. No melting sugar (which you would do for caramel) because it requires very high temperatures. Nearly everything is made from scratch, and the students get to sample their creations in class, as well as take them home for the family to enjoy. “The kids love the gadgets and gizmos,” Firth said, “like the garlic press, the apple peeler, and the digital scale. They like to make necklaces out of the apple peels. “I want them to have a positive experience and to be excited about cooking and baking, and to have fun, and to learn,” Firth said. “Every now and then I wonder if I chose a recipe that’s a little too challenging for them, but they always rise to the occasion. They never say they can’t do it. They just hang in there and make it work. They help each other. They reach and they stretch. It’s just wonderful to watch. “Some of the most valuable moments are when something goes awry. It’s an opportunity for problem-solving, which is so much of what cooking is. Maybe that’s what I got from my mother – Things are doable and worth the effort, even if they didn’t go as planned. This didn’t work, but let’s see how we can ap-
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While the school vacation crowds and the summer reading desk staffed by young volunteers near the entrance may make it seem like all the Durham Public Library programs are directed towards the younger crowd in the summer, the Durham Public Library has announced several programs for the older group. For starters, the summer reading program is for adults as well. While the children involved in the program get weekly prizes, adults can enter a ticket at the desk for every book they have read for a raffle prize. The grand prize drawing for adults will be held Saturday, Aug. 9 at 4:45 p.m., and the winner will receive dinner for two at the Time Out Tavern followed by dessert at Dari Serv. Adults can sign up at www.tinyurl.com/dpladults. Adults can also take part in Laughter Yoga. According to Library Director Trish Connelly, “Laughter Yoga is a seemingly silly series of verbal exercises intended to make people laugh and connect.” The program will take place Saturday, July 19 at 2:30
brary Thursday, July 10. Sydney Sherman, described as a medium, was to host a presentation titled, “Understanding your Senses: Learning to Understand the Energies Around You.” According to the library’s website, Sherman will discuss misinformation about the afterlife and direct people to use their own senses without a medium or psychic. “Sherman will demonstrate and explain how everyone can learn to recognize the difference beIn addition to youth-oriented activities such as the summer tween spiritual interactions and common environmental reading program and story times, the Durham Public effects, all by using their own Library has many summer offerings for adults. innate senses,” the website p.m. with instructor Laura Le. Library Supporters, will use reads. In the tech world, the liIn a press release, Connelly “exercises and role-playing to brary will continue to offer explains, “Dr. Madan Ka- evoke mirth.” Another slightly outside Tech Help sessions to help taria, created laughter yoga in the mid-1990s. Kataria knew the mainstream program was adults with electronic devices about the health benefits of slated to take place at the li- such as iPads and e-books. laughing -- stress relief, lower blood pressure, strengthened immunity -- and wanted to spread them.” The program, sponsored by the Public Association of
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Two transportation contracts for Durham By Mark Dionne Town Times
Despite attempts by town officials to switch to one company, Durham will be serviced by two bus companies, potentially for the rest of 2014. According to Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, Durham intended to cancel services with Middletown
Area Transit and switch to Estuary Transit District, known as Nine Town. “It was brought to our attention that they [Middletown Area Transit] are receiving money on behalf of the town of Durham to provide that service,” said Francis at the June 23 Board of Selectmen’s meeting. “It looks like we still have some steps to take in order to make
Volunteers needed for study Get your feet wet! Volunteers are needed for the Coginchaug River Water Quality Study. The study assists with continuing efforts to identify and address sources of bacteria to the Coginchaug. Volunteers will collect samples at selected sites in Durham, Middlefield, North Guilford and Middletown. Sampling is scheduled for Wednesdays through Aug. 20. Responsibilities include collecting water samples before 8 a.m. and delivering them to a nearby drop-off location. No experience is necessary. Training, equipment, supplies and procedures will be provided. To volunteer, or for more information, call the Conservation District at (860) 346-3282.
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Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services has scheduled Dungeons, dragons and duct tape for Monday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The program, for boys and girls in grades 5 through 9, encourages adventures in cardboard. Participants design and construct castles, amour, spikes, plates, helmets, shields and more. Groups form identities and team strategies to defend or storm a castle in daily competitions of capture the flag and compete in games that instill integrity, chivalry, creativity and collaborative play. A fee is charged. Registration is required. For more information, call Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services at (860) 349-0258.
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to proceed for the next six months, at most, we are going to be serviced by both transit districts. Nine Town for the on demand, general population service and Middletown Area Transit for seniors and disabled,” said Francis, who noted that seniors and the disabled will also be able to use Nine Town. The overlapping coverage is “one more of those bureaucratic things,” said Francis. The areas covered by the two companies do not overlap perfectly so transportation services will be enhanced in Durham for six months, but at a greater expense. Approximately 50 resi-
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dents make up the MAT ridership list for approximately 900 rides per year. Francis said that Durham would examine how the transportation is being used and the regional implications of leaving MAT. According to Francis, MAT is “fighting” to keep Durham in its coverage. Nine Town Transit offers both fixed route and DialA-Ride services. The fixed route buses will deviate up to three quarters of a mile off their route with a reservation. According to their website, “Over the past four years, [Nine Town] has seen tremendous growth in both services provided and usage. Nine Town Transit now travels approximately 550,000 miles annually, operates on a $1.5 million budget, and provides over 100,000 passenger trips annually.” Formed in 1981, Nine Town has grown beyond nine towns. Its website now lists services for Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, East Haddam, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, New Haven, New London and Middletown. According to its website, MAT provides coverage for “the towns of Middletown, Middlefield, East Hampton, Portland, Durham and parts of Cromwell and Meriden,” with connections to CT Transit and Nine Town.
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proach it in a different way. “When they leave and their faces are all lit up and they can’t wait to share what they made with their family, or they tell me they made it again at home – Well, that’s just the best.” For more information about the cooking camp, call Durham Parks & Recreation at (860) 343-6724.
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Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Fridays. The library is closed Saturdays for the summer. Museum passes Levi E. Coe Library has museum passes. Multiple state parks and forests are available. Summer Reading Program - Fizz, Boom, Read, In-person registration only. Zinio - The Levi E. Coe Library subscribes to Zinio. Patrons may access over a dozen different magazines online.
Durham Public Library Author program - The Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., has scheduled Sydney Sherman, author of “You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones Are Here...You’re Just Not Listening” for Thursday, July 10, 7 to 9 p.m. For more information and reservations, call the library at (860) 349-9544. Programs for kids: Critter Caravan (ages 3 and up). Wednesday, July 9, 2 p.m. Touch and learn about a variety of small animals. For more information and to register,
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A state law that went into effect July 1, aimed at reducing the number of concussions in children, can prevent students from participating in athletics unless they receive information or complete training. “An Act Concerning Youth Athletics and Concussions” was introduced by the Committee on Children. It requires the state Board of Education to work with the state’s Public Health Department to develop a “concussion education plan.” Local boards of education would then adopt the plan by using “written materials, online training or videos or in person training,” the bill states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a “bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works.” Con-
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Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, boards of education can prohibit students from participating in a sport if they and their parents don’t complete training through reading material, watching online videos or an in-person meeting. Many of the requirements in the new law are already in effect in area school systems. VJ Sarullo, athletic director at Sheehan High School in Wallingford, said a number of municipalities in the state got a head start developing new policies regarding concussions. “We jumped ahead of it,” Sarullo said. “... It’s the things we already do that are now put into law.” The assessment is called “ImPACT Testing.” ImPACT stands for immediate post-concussion assessment and cognitive testing and “provides training clinicians with neurocognitive assessment tools,” according to the company’s website. Eric Swallow, athletic director at Southington High School, said the test helps coaches tell when it’s safe to allow an athlete to return to a sport after a concussion. In Southington, student-athletes who sustain concussions must first pass the assessment before they can return, Swallow said. Although area schools have been raising awareness of concussions, Cheshire Superintendent Greg Flo-
rio said he found one aspect of the new law potentially problematic. “The fact that it extends to intramural sports could be a little more difficult if you have a bunch of kids get together to play an activity after school,” Florio said. “You’d have to make sure they run through the training to make sure they can do the spontaneous activities.” State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo, however, said the law would only apply if it was a “school-sanctioned activity.” “If it were a group of kids after school having a pickup game? Then no,” the law’s requirements would not apply, said Bartolomeo, a member of the Committee on Children. She emphasized that the new law isn’t designed to be onerous for school systems. “This isn’t another mandate or burden to schools,” she said. “This is simply trying to protect our children. There are a lot of benefits to sports, but we want them to be safe and want the parents and students to be informed.” Area athletic directors
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cussions can also occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth, according to the agency. The training required by the law would address the signs and symptoms of a concussion; obtaining proper medical treatment for a person suspected of sustaining a concussion; the dangers of concussions and when to allow a student athlete to return to activity; and current best practices in the prevention and treatment of a concussion. Beginning with the 201516 school year, boards of education can prohibit students from participating in a sport if they and their parents don’t complete training through reading material, watching online videos or an in-person meeting. In addition to providing training, school systems also have to have a plan in place that details when students can return to their respective sports after sustaining a concussion. The bill also states that students and parents will receive a consent form from the state Board of Education with details of its concussion education plan, as well as a summary of the local board of education’s policies regarding concussions.
said they don’t see the new law as a burden, quite the opposite. “There’s a fear of concussions because of what you see on something like SportsCenter — how you should be careful if you come home with a headache,” Sarullo said. “This (law) allows us to get the signs, symptoms and turn of play information out there so it’s educational for everyone. It helps the situation going forward.”
Potato and Corn Festival The 13th annual North Branford Potato and Corn Festival is scheduled for Thursday, Frid ay, S a t u rd ay, a n d Sunday, July 31 through Aug. 3, at Augur Farm on route 22 in North Branford. The free event includes a classic car show, motorcycle show, cow chip raffle, tractor pull, 5k run, a fireworks display, amusement rides, arcade, games, craft vendors, food vendors (featuring roasted corn and potatoes) and more. Live entertainment is scheduled on stage all four days. Featured acts include Hartford folk rock band Little Ugly, Connecticut Irish music duo The Kerry Boys, acoustic rock band Common Ground and Cajun, Zydeco blues band The S q u e e zeb ox Sto m p ers,and PoCo Folk Festival, seven hours of Folk Music scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 3. Parking is available on site (including handicap parking), free off-site shuttle parking is scheduled for the four days. For more information, visit www.nbpotatofest. com.
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At its regular meeting on July 7, the Middlefield Board of Selectmen discussed the process of revising the town charter. As detailed by town attorney Bruno Morasutti and the selectmen, revising the charter is a lengthy process, but also one that has the potential to fundamentally alter the way Middlefield works. “You open Pandora’s Box when you re-open the charter,” selectman Dave Burgess said. F i r s t S e l e c t m a n Jo n Brayshaw said the state of Middlefield’s charter, the legal basis of the town and its government, needed to be addressed. “Every single page has ... grammatical errors, misuse of language and ambiguities,” Brayshaw said. “It’s not useful if people can’t read and understand it.” Brayshaw has stated that he would not seek re-election and indicated that starting a charter revision would be one way to “go out with a bang.” The charter, Brayshaw pointed out, contains noth-
Even within those restrictions, the committee has some leeway. While it would be required to address whatever concerns were stated in a BOS resolution or public petition, it would also have the authority to recommend other changes. “They may expand the charge, as long as they address the charge,” Morasutti said. A Charter Revision Committee is also required to submit its report within 16 months of its formation. The BOS is also restricted in the process. Once the committee submits its draft charter, the BOS has to either accept it or reject it. It can not be accepted in part or altered. “We can’t modify it, but we can reject it,” said selectman Ed Bailey. Converting Middlefield’s system of government to a Town Manager system was used as an example of what a committee might recommend if it went far afield. Brayshaw suggested putting the charter on the agenda for the BOS meeting scheduled for Aug. 4, 7 p.m., at the community center.
ing about the regional Board of Education, the Fire Department, or the Levi Coe Library. “There’s a lot of areas that should be, if nothing else, better explained.” Revising a town charter begins with either a resolution of the BOS or a petition of 10 percent of Middlefield electors. Once either of these requirements is met, the BOS appoints a Charter Revision Committee with 5 to 15 members. The committee has several statutory restrictions. Only a bare majority can come from a single political party and no more than one third of its members can hold other public office. A strict definition of what qualified as holding public office would need to be established, such as whether appointed or volunteer government commitments disqualified potential committee members. “I could look into that a little more,” Morasutti said. A charter revision committee would also have to hold two public hearings, one before submitting recommendations and one after.
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The month of July got off to a fantastic start. The United States men’s soccer team was ousted on the first day of the month from World Cup competition. And, personally, I couldn’t be happier that they lost. But before you grab your torches and pitchforks, let’s play a little game of trivia: Newly-minted American and World Cup legend Tim Howard, who made a remarkable 16 saves in the United States’ 2-1 loss to Belgium, plays for which Major League Soccer team when not sporting the stars and stripes? If you know the answer, kudos to you. If you don’t, find a bucket of water to douse those torches. You see, I’m a fan of the World Cup. Seeing the finest the sport of futbol has to offer from countries around the globe, meeting once every four years to crown a champion, is unlike just about every other athletic event in existence, aside from the Olympics. Yet I just can’t offer up my support for Team USA. At least not yet. I find it difficult to sit by idly and root for a team I know nothing about. Aside from knowing that Howard would be playing for the Yanks in the 2014 Cup, one of the few pieces of information I knew about this year’s team was that Landon Donovan was staying home. That truly was the extent of my knowledge about the U.S. soccer team. Yet blind faith and patriotism just wasn’t enough for me to root for my home nation this time around. See Soccer / Page 15
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By Tanya Feke MD Special to Town Times To the editor: The Town Times of June 28 ran a story about the April honor flight of a group of aging veterans to visit the World CUT BANK debuted at War II and other memorials in our nation’s capital. The the LA Film Festival on June writer stated that the oldest “traveler” was 99 years old. 16, 2014. Diagnosis MovThat would be my father, Leo Zirolli of Rocky Hill. Although ies had the privilege to be we were concerned about how he would handle the excite- invited to the film debut. It ment of the day, the American Warrior organization did an was my first press engageamazing job of caring for him and all the others, and on his ment at this year’s festival. return to Bradley, he was even more excited than when he I had been to the LA Film had left! Our family is grateful to the American Warrior or- Festival in 2009 but this was ganization for providing this opportunity to honor our fa- my first invitation to a press ther and all the others of this “Greatest Generation”. line, my first of four invitaWe also appreciate the Town Times bringing this to the tions this year. public’s attention. Much to our dismay, not one local media Surrounded by large trisource, newspaper or television, sent anyone to cover this pods with cameras, microevent at any time during departure or arrival. Too busy cov- phones, video equipment ering murders and fires, I guess. and lighting gigs, I stood On another note, not one of our elected representa- by with my iPhone at the tives showed up either, at Bradley or D.C., to pay their re- ready, just happy to be there. spects. This is something one would have expected. Very Honestly, I felt out of place disappointing! at first. Did Thanks again to the American Warrior organization, and Diagnosis I have what thanks again to Town Times for bringing it to the public’s it takes to Movies attention. be in the big Leo Zirolli leagues? You Durham bet! It didn’t matter how I compared to the larger media outlets as long as I made the most of the experience. After all, I earned my press credentials the same as they The Recreation Center office has scheduled its sumdid, with hard work and mer hours for Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. dedication to film. and Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 Once the talent arrived, I p.m., through Aug. 28. realized I was on equal footing. Everyone vied for the attention of cast and crew. My small body size made it easy for me to sneak in for pictures and even to follow along and record other inP.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 terviews. It was an honor www.towntimes.com just to hear what these creative people had to say News (860) 349-8000 news@towntimes.com about this exceptional piece Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com of work. Fax (203) 639-0210 While Liam Hemsworth, John Malkovich and Billy Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal BobThorton were not in atPublishing Co. and delivered to all homes and businesses in tendance, the remaining cast Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. walked the press line with confidence in CUT BANK as Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White well they should have. CUT Senior Vice President and BANK earned its place at Chief Revenue Officer – Shawn E. Palmer the festival, not only for its Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli quality writing and direction News Editor – Nick Carroll but for the resonant chemisAssistant News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence try of its cast. Reporter – Mark Dionne Director Matt Shakman Advertising Sales – Joy Boone and writer Roberto Patino Advertising Director – Kimberley E. Boath were first on scene with exuOffice Assistant, Press Releases – Marsha Pomponio berance beaming off their suits. Oliver Platt wore an
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Feke with Bruce Dern aura of carefree sophistication. As he walked past, I asked for a photo op and he dove in with my first celebrity selfie of the festival. Michael Stuhlbarg (Boardwalk Empire) came off as reserved as his character, though thankfully not as wicked. His formality re-
mained in perfect alignment with the characters he has come to play. Fashionably late, and I do mean fashionable as she was absolutely stunning on arrival, Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies) turned on her inner See Movies / Page 11
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Calendar Saturday, July 12
Historical Society - The Durham Historical Society is scheduled to be open to the public Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmer’s Market - The Dudley Farm Farmer’s Market is scheduled for every Saturday through October, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford. Local and organic fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, baked goods, eggs, naturally raised meats, arts and crafts, maple syrup, jams and jellies, pickles and more. Subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call (860) 349-3917 or www.dudleyfarm.com. Cat Tales event - Cat Tales, a non-profit feline rescue organization, has scheduled a sit and be event for Levi Newton sports a painted dinosaur on his face.
Allie and Emmie Dugan enjoyed homemade ice cream.
Maggie Dugan shows a painting of a clown.
Children enjoyed activities and crafts at Levi E. Coe’s Summer Reading Program.
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Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at WalMart, 1400 Farmington Ave., Bristol. Donations of food and supplies for the shelter and foster homes will be accepted.
Thursday, July 17
Durham Farmer’s Market - The Durham Farmer’s Market is scheduled for Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m., on the Durham Town Green.
Friday, July 25
Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, July 25, 1 to 6 p.m., at St. Coleman Church, 170 Hubbard St., Middlefield. For more information and an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
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(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct. org for updates.) Monday, July 14 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17 DMIAAB, library, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, July 25 Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 205 Main St., Durham, 6 p.m.
(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Wednesday, July 16 Inland/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17 DMIAAB, 7 p.m. Board of Finance, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 Lower CT River Valley Regional Planning Commission, 9 a.m. Thursday, July 24 Middlefield Housing Authority, 3 p.m.
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Throwback Thursday Curious to know what happened this week five years ago? Visit TownTimes.com weekly for Throwback Thursday, a new web-exclusive feature that takes you back to Middlefield, Durham and Rockfall happenings from years past. A recent Throwback Thursday featured a story about neighbors who crashed their car into another vehicle to help save a life, as well as an entertaining column about “bussing.”
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Connections The Meriden YMCA and Gallery 53 have scheduled two summer session art courses for teens, ages 12 and older. The courses are scheduled for July 14 through 18, and July 21 through 25, 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will create art for the Meriden Y Arts Center walls, consisting of murals and stained glass mosaics. No experience is necessary. For more information and to register, call (203) 235-5347 or gallery53ct@gmail.com.
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Transit service The Town of Durham is scheduled to begin 9 Town Transit to provide general public Dial-A-Ride service throughout town. 9 Town Transit, operated by the Estuary Transit District, currently provides Dial-A-Ride service throughout Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Essex, East Haddam, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. Any location within Durham will be included in the new expanded service area. It will also offer Durham residents service to parts of Middletown including supermarkets, downtown, Middlesex Hospital and the Saybrook Road area medical offices. Previously, only Durham seniors and persons with a disability through an application process could utilize public transit. That service will continue to operate within Durham, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland and East Hampton for residents meeting these criteria. The new service by 9 Town Transit will be available to the general public who do not meet these criteria, or seniors and persons with disabilities traveling to the 9 Town Transit region. To reserve a trip, customers must call 9 Town Transit at least one day in advance. A fee is charged. The service is scheduled to operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The service is open to the general public with no age restrictions. All vehicles are fully accessible with wheelchair lifts and service is available for any trip purpose. For more information, route maps and schedules, call (860) 554-0551 or visit www.9towntransit.com.
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Faith Rev. Rogers assumes leadership as Rector of Church of the Epiphany By Judy Moeckel Special to Town Times
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June 24, the Church of the Epiphany welcomed its new part-time Rector, Rev. Diana Rogers with a formal and beautiful installation service led by Bishop Ian Douglas of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Following the service, parishioners, clergy and lay people from around the area enjoyed a reception in the parish hall. Rogers attended Pennsylvania State University, where she majored in political science and minored in English. As happened with many baby boomers at that time, she ended up in a field unrelated to her major: retail advertising. Moving to Philadelphia in 1969, she found a job as an advertising copywriter doing store catalogs for the upscale Strawbridge & Clothier Department Stores. Eventually she became a freelancer, working in the field until 1978. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Rogers says, there was a sea change in the retail world. One of the outcomes was that advertising moved
from “in-house” to outside ad agencies. Jobs at retailers started to disappear. The scramble for the “almighty dollar,” predominated, and she realized it was time to move on. After marrying, Rogers and her husband had two children: Tom (1978) and Keely (1980). In 1984, her husband’s work led the family to move to Minneapolis. From 1987 to 2000, Rogers worked in the retail marketing field. These jobs, she feels, developed her management skills and also drew upon her creative and technical abilities. Over these years, however, Rogers felt called to serve in her church. An active parishioner in her church, she wanted to learn more about, and do more with, her faith. Leaving the retail world behind, she became Coordinator of Vocations and Discernment for the Episcopal Diocese in 2002. That year, she also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management. “I felt an inescapable spiritual nudging and a sense of calling to lead worship, teach, preach, and nourish Christ’s
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Notre Dame Church, 280 Main St., has scheduled its monthly flea market and tag sale for the first Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 4. The tag sale will be located in the church hall, rectory garage, parking lot and lawn, rain or shine. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Vendor space is available for purchase. For more information, call Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356.
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The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a free jewelry project for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m. Make an easy, stretchy bracelet using beads and stretchy cord. Class is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required by calling (860) 349-7121.
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The Middlefield Senior Center Scrabble Group meets Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at the Attorney series Middlefield Senior Center. The Middlefield Senior The group is looking for more Center has scheduled a series players. All are welcome. For of talks on topics that directly more information, call (860) affect seniors. Middlefield at- 349-7121. torney Edward Lang is scheduled to speak as follows: Friday, Sept. 12 - Power of Computer course attorney and living wills, 1 The Middlefield Senior p.m. Center has scheduled a basic Friday, Oct. 10 - Planning computer course for Wednesfor Medicaid and use of day, July 9 and 16 at 1 p.m. trusts, 1 p.m. The course covers BASIC Friday, Nov. 7 - The Probate computer information. RegProcess, 1 p.m. istration is not necessary, but R.S.V.P. is not necessary, appreciated. For more inforbut appreciated. For more in- mation, call (860) 349-7121. formation, call (860) 349-7121.
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The 60+ Club has scheduled the following day trips. Aug. 17-23 - Mackinac Island. Sept. 19 - Scallop festival at Bocce the cape. Oct. 14 - Oktoberfest. The Middlefield Senior Nov. 6 - Costa Azzurra all Center has scheduled summer bocce group, for Tues- about the 50s. For more information, call days, 6 p.m. No sign up is required, just drop-in in back (860) 346-0724. of the Community Center. Games are informal and run by senior volunteers. No experience is necessary. Those interested in volunteering should call the senior center at (860) 349-7121. For more information, call the MiddleThe Second (Indianfield Senior Center at (860) head) Division Associ349-7121. ation is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Yarn donations Division at any time. The knitting/crocheting For more informagroup at the Middlefield Setion about the associanior Center is looking for tion or the 93rd reunion donations of 4-ply yarn. The in Omaha, Neb., contact group makes hats, mittens Bob Hayes at 2idahq@ and afghans to donate to Midcomcast.net or (224) dlefield/Rockfall residents, 225-1202. the Middlesex Hospital Hos-
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growth and her strong focus on mission. We were also impressed with her preaching and with what she could bring to our church and community. We are pleased that she has committed to be with us for a significant number of years.” The Vestry and the Search Committee were unanimous in their endorsement of calling Rogers as the next priest and the Church of the Epiphany. As Karu notes, this is the culmination of a lengthy period of transition for the church, which began when Epiphany left the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry in 2007 to become a freestanding church. In 2008, Mother Beth Hoffman was hired as Vicar, and served three years before retiring in 2011. Father Anthony Dinoto served as Interim Rector for nearly three years. During this period, the Search Committee and the church conducted a lengthy process of self-examination, with assistance of staff from the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. “The goal was to discern our needs for spiritual nourishment, Christian formation and pastoral care,” Karu says. “The Search Committee was tireless in their work on this.” The product of nearly three years of work was a “parish profile,” which was sent to churches and religious and educational institutions across the country. Rogers is a great match for Epiphany,” Karu says. “Her qualifications meet our needs as a faith community. We look forward to many years of spiritual growth under her leadership.” Rogers was drawn to the Church of the Epiphany because, despite living in Minnesota for many years, she has always thought of herself as an “East Coaster.” She also says she missed the ocean “something fierce.” All are welcome to meet Rev. Rogers at the Annual Chicken Barbecue at Epiphany Friday, July 18. Takeout is available; call the church office at (860) 349-9644 or go to office@epiphanydurham.org.
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Durham Recreation is sponsoring two-day cooking camps in July at Strong School for boys and girls who will be entering grades 6-9 this fall. The junior chefs will learn to make from scratch some of their favorite foods. The theme for this summer’s program is good eats that can be made ahead and enjoyed whenever needed. This is the fifth summer the recreation department has sponsored the Youth Cooking Program. Session one, July 15 and 16, features Chocolate “Baby-Cakes” (single-serving chocolate layer cakes with fluffy white filling and a fudge glaze) plus deluxe twice-baked potatoes loaded with all the fixings. Session two, July 22 and 23, will tackle a three-cheese and bacon quiche and strawberry shortcake. Both sessions are 9 a.m. to noon with samples to enjoy in class and take home. Each two-day program is limited to 12 students who will learn basic cooking and baking techniques plus secrets to success for recipes they will be able to recreate at home. Instructor Christine Firth has conducted previous summer cooking camps as well as after-school Cooking Club classes at Strong School. For more information call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 or go to www.townofdurhamct.org (Recreation Programs/Summer Recreation Programs).
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Soccer The first: those still reading who haven’t used this column as kindling for their torches would be able to answer my question from earlier about Tim Howard and what club he plays for. I’ll give you a hint: it was a trick question. Howard doesn’t play for an MLS club, but rather Everton of the English Premier League. Which leads me to my
second argument: if the sport was really growing in America, I’m sure more players from Team USA would actually play stateside during their club season. Instead, 13 of the 25 men who represented America for the Cup still choose to play on foreign soil when not donning the stars and stripes, including Howard, standout midfielder Jermaine Jones,
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Sure, I easily could’ve thrown on a red, white, and blue bandana, popped open an overly-American beer, and stood around in a crowded room with a ton of people who also knew very few intricacies about the sport of soccer, rattling off that nails-on-a-chalkboard chant of “I believe that we will win, ” but I just couldn’t do it. I’ve always been a fan of particular sports teams for two reasons. One: I enjoy watching them play through good times and bad, and, two: I know more about the team than a few players’ names and the team’s colors. I give it my all when it comes to fandom, and pretending to know anything about the United States men’s soccer team and act like I care for a couple weeks was not how I planned on spending the 2014 World Cup. Instead, I stood back, surveyed the field of 32 teams, and made a conscious decision: although I wouldn’t select one favorite for this year’s Cup, I would watch as many matches as I could with fervor and admiration, rooting for whatever countries care more for the sport of futbol year-round than America does. In short, I rooted for roughly 31 of 32 teams in the field of group play. America is a very proud country, especially when competing on a national scale. But to say that our country cares more about the sport of soccer than those who live in Cameroon, Spain, Portugal, or England (all teams that failed to advance past pool play) would be a downright lie. So instead of faking my allegiance to a team I knew nothing about, I decided to root for the countries that actually deserve my support: countries that care about the sport of soccer every day, rather than once every four years. Yes, I’ve seen individuals in America who care about the sport. I’ve met Team USA diehards who love to follow the
squad’s highs and lows in international competitions on any given day. I’ve seen plenty of high school soccer in the past year to convince me that the love for the sport is alive and well in the States. Just not at a national level. At least not yet. And most definitely not year round. If it was, two things would have happened by now.
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as saying that he didn’t believe it was up to members of Team USA to help build the sport stateside: “I suppose it’s talked about in that context where it is on our shoulders to grow the sport. We go out and play a beautiful game -- or at least we try to -- and the supporters are either attracted to that
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or not,” Howard said. I don’t quote this try to turn a nation against its newest sports hero. But it sure doesn’t look as though America’s finest talent will be going out of its way anytime soon to ensure that the sport thrives in the States year round, rather than once every presidential term. So when Belgium and the United States squared off in their Round of 16 matchup
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Fowler matches. “I was really surprised that I got that,” said a bulls-eye, it’s about hitting a Tucker. “I’m not in it to win it. bulls-eye over and over. Pro- I’m kind of doing it for fun.” The three matches were ducing those results, according to Tucker, requires the the Gallery, Postal, and the right mental state. “I just stay Niantic from October, 2013 focused. I don’t fool around to April, 2014. At the Postal and I’m patient,” Tucker said. and Niantic matches, Tucker The Arthur Laritsen Award finished second. At the Galis given to the shooter who lery, which has a different has the highest combined ranking system, he finished in score from three different the 90th percentile. No other From Page 1
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To be a good shooter, Tucker said, “You need to have patience. Most kids just want to get in there and get it done. But you have to take time, take a break in between shots that you don’t think are going to be good because sometimes when I get shaking, I have to stop and not rush and make mistakes.” A family connection, Tucker said, got him into shooting. “My dad shot when he was little. I just like shooting. I find it fun. You get to hold a powerful weapon, but you use it correctly. I know how to use it, which is pretty cool.” Tucker has encouraged his younger sister Sydney to take up shooting, without success so far. Boys and girls can compete against each other in marksmanship. It happened to Tucker at one of his recent matches. “I was surrounded by two girls,” Tucker said. “One girl beat me and the other finished in third.” A cross-country runner at Strong School, Tucker plans to continue that and maybe add track and field at CRHS. An alto saxophone player for Strong and stage crew worker for JLPA/PaperHouse Theater, Tucker also has musical interests and skills. Other than some basketball for fun, Tucker does not play many traditional team sports. Although the schools in District 13 no longer have shooting teams, Tucker plans to continue at the junior level. Juniors shoot sitting, prone, standing, or kneeling. Because the body sways more in those positions, more concentration is required and Tucker said he feels ready for the challenge.
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Over the two weekends, Coginchaug High School athletes Lauren Donnelly, Destiny Helmedach, and Natalie Labasi all proved their worth to the Sting, providing offensive firepower and strong defensive play throughout. The girls will participate in the Red, White & Blue tournament this weekend in Wallingford before traveling to Loudoun County, Virginia for the Pony Nationals on July 18. On Friday, July 11, the Sting will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser at the Middlefield Fire House to help offset their trip costs to Nationals. Tickets for the event are $10 per person or $25 for a family of three or more, and will be available at the door. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m., and will also feature raffle baskets to be won throughout the evening. Town Times Sports (203) 235-2232 citizensports@record-journal.com
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