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Powder Ridge land sale goes to referendum July 23 By Mark Dionne Town Times On July 23 residents will go to the polls to approve or decline the sale of the remaining town-owned Powder Ridge property to resident Lori Vogel for $300,000. Eligible voters include those on the voter rolls, as well as owners of Middlefield property with enough taxable value to permit participation in the referendum. The almost bowtieshaped property near Camp Nerden is approximately 20 acres and was left out of the larger Powder Ridge sale to Sean Hayes and the Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park company. That company declined to exercise its option to match the offer for the remaining property. Several restrictions accompany the potential sale. Vogel and any future owners would be limited to hav-

ing one single family residence, in addition to agricultural structures, on the property. Potential structures have to be wood-sided and further than 100 feet back from the lot line. The footprint of any single building is limited to 20,000 square feet. During public meetings on the matter, Vogel has said in that her intent is to use the property as land for her adjacent horse farm. She has declined to consider leasing the land because of the investment the land would require. “My true intention is to keep it beautiful,” Vogel said at an April 9 public hearing. According to Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, if approved the funds from the sale would be used to pay down town debt. Brayshaw has maintained in the past that this offer was unsolicited and the Board of Selectman are following a proper course of

action to bring the question to the public. “Our job is to bring the deal to the table,” Brayshaw said on June 3. The issue has come up at several recent BOS meetings and at two public hearings. Concerns with the sale have been brought forward, by some residents, during this time. This includes objections to the sale in principal, as the town’s purchase of Powder Ridge was approved with the understanding that the property be used for recreation and open space; therefore privately owned land with a home on it would not fit the concept of open space. Brayshaw repeatedly has said that the definition of open space does not necessarily mean undeveloped. The town’s definition of open space, according to Brayshaw, can include land like Lyman Orchards or a ski area.

Bridge construction could hurt business, stakeholders say By Daniel Jackson Town Times

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The bridge across the Coginchauog River only allows one lane of traffic.

Middlesex Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh told people gathered at Lyman Homestead, July 11, that one small bridge on Route 147 has the potential to disrupt the local economy. “It shouldn’t be the cost of our business,” he told representatives from area organizations which included: Connecticut State Police, Lyman Farms, the Durham Fair, the towns of Middlefield and Durham and the Connecticut See Bridge, page 13

Friday, July 19, 2013

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Christine Michaud describes a nonfiction book. By Daniel Jackson Town Times Local school-aged children are reading more nonfiction this summer. Summer reading programs are a seasonal tradition - a chance for children to choose their own reading material. However, this year, local librarians say they have promoted nonfiction books when children come in looking for a book. Durham Public Library children’s Librarian Christine Michaud said Regional School District 13 now requires students in grades 5 to 9 to read one fiction and one nonfiction book over the summer. Michaud and Karyn Gardiner, young adult librarians for Durham Public Library, have looked for nonfiction books that are informative and entertaining. Many nonfiction books in the library’s collection are tailored for students who are writing reports. During the school year, children will go

into the library and pick out books on, for example, “England”, in order to write their papers, said Michaud. At the entrance of the children’s section, Michaud has set up a display of book recommendations that includes both “literary text” and “informational text.” She hopes to show young patrons nonfiction books that they wouldn’t normally think as nonfiction, such as a how-to book on saving the environment and an account of one of the first photography hoaxes. Gardiner said biographies, and true accounts written in a novel format are popular with young adult readers.

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In this issue ... Calendar ........................14 Faith...............................23 Government Meetings ...8 Letters .............................8 Seniors...........................19 Sports.............................16

Town Times — Friday, July 19, 2013

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Durham Recreation has scheduled Get Stitchy, an open event for quilters and sewers, for Monday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, 350

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LaRouche PAC regularly visits Durham, reaction mixed By Daniel Jackson Town Times Two men standing by the sidewalk leading to Durham’s Post Office called out to residents entering and leaving the Durham Post Office July 8. “How are you?” “Come on over!”they said, trying to connect with passersby. But most residents ignored the men surrounded by posters of President Barack Obama shown photo-shopped with a Hitler mustache. The posters read: “Impeach.” Myles Robinson, one of the men manning a table covered in leaflets, said he is part of the Larouche PAC, a political action committee trying to gather enough support to impeach the president and reinstate the GlassSteagall Act. LaRouche was started by political activist Lyndon LaRouche and the Glass-Steagall Act would put limits on commercial banks.

Robinson said the two men signed up dozens of people and residents reactions have mostly been positive. He estimated residents gave them “three thumbs (up) for every bird.” Residents had mixed reactions to the two men outside their post office. Mary Ann Holder thinks the effort to impeach President Obama is ridiculous. “I don’t understand why they are doing it. Nothing is going to get done,” she said. When asked what he thought, Donald Brinkley said “it’s alright,” adding it was the men’s right to stand on the sidewalk. Rita VanSeenvergen said she thought the effort to impeach President Obama was futile. “It will take them like two years to get him out anyways,” she said. VanSeenvergen works at the Durham Post Office and people come into the building all the time to complain

about the people on the sidewalk. However, she said the group sets up on public property. She said LaRouche supporters usually visit Durham and stand in front of the post office every few weeks. Robinson thinks both parties are flawed, and describes himself as an independent, Hamiltonian type. LaRouche PAC’s website says current politics focus on symptoms and ignore the underlying, ideological struggle between the “Promethean view” of humanity and the view that humans can be treated like animals. The website calls Obama a “crazed puppet.” “The most important thing for you to know is that we can win and usher in a new paradigm for mankind in the universe,” LaRouche’s website read. Robinson became involved with the group when he signed up and started attending meetings. He is from Boston. He said the organization covers all of New England, setting up near gas stations, banks and post offices. While Robinson was in Durham, fellow LaRouche members were in Monroe, Conn. At the end of the day, the members gather and regroup, Robinson

said. Robinson declined to speak further and directed the Town Times to LaRouche headquarters for an official statement. A woman wearing a neck brace walked up to the two men and talked to them. She said she agrees with the groups and she will sign up. She declined to give her name and said while she does not Photo by Daniel Jackson know much about politics, she has A photo-shopped poster of Presiher opinions. She dent Obama is part of a display does not know LaRouche supporters brought to whether or not LaRouche can Durham recently. At left, a LaRouche gather enough member speaks with a resident. political support tured that the men were to impeach the president. “I have no idea. But you crazy. Other motorists shout know what? Something needs epithets, both for and against Obama. to be done,” she said. Meanwhile, motorists rewww.carminesdurham.com act to the two LaRouche for our menu members. One woman who was driving out of the Town Hall complex beeped and ges-

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DMYFS take to stage for first time with ‘Seussical, Jr.’ By Mark Dionne Town Times The Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services’ production of “Seussical, Jr.” will take place July 19 and 20 at the Middlefield Community Center. The musical is directed by Heather Kannam of Durham, who has directed numerous musicals in Durham and Middlefield. The production includes 27 young cast members and three teenage assistants. “Seussical, Jr.” marks DMYFS’ first foray into a theater camp. “We have a great production in progress,” said Betsy Dean, executive director. DMYFS staffer Paula Palmieri initiated the idea of

putting on “Seussical, Jr”. and serves as the play’s producer. Jordan Moore, entering the sixth grade at Memorial Middle School, will play Sour Kangaroo. Sour Kangaroo is, as her name implies, a fairly unpleasant character, quite different from Jordan’s last role as lovable orphan Annie, in the production of the same name, sponsored by the John Lyman Parents Association earlier this year. Shannon Moore plays a Bird Girl along with Tatiana Perez, Ava Sacco, and Emma Axelrod. Bryce Fleck, who will enter the seventh grade at Strong Middle School plays the role of Horton the Elephant. “You need to give your efPhotos by Mark Dionne

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Does Big Brother know what you’re reading? By Peter Chase Special to Town Times Years ago only paranoids worried that they were the target of spies. However, with recent revelations about massive government interception of phone records and emails, it seems that everyone should be worried. The paranoids may have been right all along. The surveillance net we are currently reading about catches everyone — a few criminals and terrorist – but, overwhelmingly, completely innocent citizens. The American Library Association has been troubled by all the spying for some years and sponsors a “Privacy Week” every spring. The association urges public libraries to display books about the current state of privacy and spying in Amer-

ica, so readers can delve into the facts and make an informed opinion. Privacy seems like an unusual concern for librarians, but it is one of the most important features of public library service. We provide books, in part, so residents can read and learn about any topic they choose, including ones that are controversial. We represent all sides of controversial issues in the collection so that our patrons can read what they want and make up their own mind. Librarians believe that spying on what patrons are reading is like spying on what they are thinking, or like spying in the voting booth. The Connecticut Library Association successfully lobbied the state legislature to protect the privacy of library patrons by law. Library patron information

can only be shown to the readers themselves or to law enforcement officers who have a proper court order. Computer systems throughout the state erase information about what patrons borrow as soon as the book is returned. Logs that show which patrons used the library’s free computer service are erased automatically at the end of every day. Libraries keep only the records they need to keep track of loans, and erase them as soon as they are not

fundamental freedoms that makes us human; the right to decide who we tell about our lives and thoughts. We are willing to tell our family and friends much more about ourselves than we would a stranger. The freedom to decide what to show of ourselves, and what to conceal, defines our being to the world. It’s not a freedom to surrender so lightly. Peter Chase is the director of the Plainville Public Library.

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Many historians believe volunteerism in America began when the pioneers traveled west. Colonists formed support systems in order to survive the many challenges from farming to devastating illnesses. Togetherness was vital for survival. The tradition of people helping people continues throughout our history. As our towns grow, the need for volunteers grows as well. Attracting a new generation willing to volunteer is a constant struggle for local organizations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can attest to hearing the same complaint throughout my 50 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; why do the same people do most of the work,â&#x20AC;? said Betty Long, of Durham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yet there is so much benefit to be had by working side by side with like-minded residents and the long term friendships that often develop.â&#x20AC;? Not only is volunteering one way for individuals to help their neighbors and enhance their communities, it also provides opportunities

for youth to develop valuable skills, older Americans to remain active, healthy, and connected to their community, and adults to share their professional and work expertise. The culture of volunteerism also has permeated Durham and Middlefield throughout the townsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; histories, and continues today with the work of town government supplemented by the support of volunteers who help out in a myriad of ways. Looking back through history, volunteering is a longstanding tradition. In 1736, Benjamin Franklin founded the first volunteer firehouse, a tradition that continues today and makes a huge difference in our communities. Many organizations formed in the 1800s are still in existence today, such as the YMCA, American Red Cross, and United Way. The 20th century brought organizations created to help other organizations striving to give people a chance at a better life, such as the Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. Tough times during the

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Great Depression resulted in soup kitchens and bread lines, set up in an effort to respond to an overwhelming need for assistance with food and shelter. Throughout our history, Americans have responded to crisis by helping each other. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 inspired many volunteer efforts. Similarly, natural disasters such as Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina, Rita, and Sandy also created an increased commitment to volunteering. Today, millions of Americans donate their time to schools, churches, hospitals, and other local nonprofits in an effort to improve their communities. Every day, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. Where might you use your personal experience and talents? On this page is a list of civic organizations that need your help.

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Have a successful tag sale By Monica Szakacs Special to Town Times The goal of a tag sale is to clear clutter and unwanted items from a home while making a few bucks. The summer months are popular for tag sales as more drivers are on the road, leading to more people who just might stop for a look. Below is a guide to helping a first timer with a successful tag sale. Before choosing items for a yard sale, there is a lot of planning beforehand. The first step is checking with the town clerk’s office or homeowners’ association for rules and regulations. Some municipalities or managements have restrictions as to the duration or how large a yard sale may be. According to tag sale expert Harry L. Rinker, author of “Garage Sale: Manual and

Price Guide,” the best day to host a sale is Saturday, which is the day after most people get paid and are on the road traveling on day trips with family and friends. Once a date has been selected, a good way to get the word out is through advertisement. A prospective seller can place an advertisement in the local newspaper, or put a call out on social media outlets, such as Facebook, Twitter and Craigslist. Social media is a free channel to inform the public about future events. Always remember that weather is unpredictable, so include a rain date in the announcement. An alternate venue to selling items is through sponsored tag sale events hosted by local churches, charities and organizations. These types of tag sales tend to be

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To the editor: In the July 23 Middlefield Referendum, vote “no!” Keep the open space at the top of Powder Ridge. There are logical, financial and civic reasons to keep the land: 1) The original resolution for purchase of the land called for “ski, recreation and open space.” That is, space owned by the public. 2) A sale to a private owner for a house is not public open space. 3) The sale price of $300,000 does not cover the cost. If that money is reverted to the Town, it will not make a meaningful dent in the overall purchase price of $2.5 million the citizens of Middlefield paid for Powder Ridge. 4) The Town can lease the land for agricultural purposes and make some money. 5) The land has historical value as a link to the agricultural past. Don’t lose this valuable open space for a pittance. Connie Drega Rockfall

To the editor: I am writing in support of the sale of the remaining town-owned Powder Ridge property to Lori Vogel-Brown and Jay Brown. My support is based on three considerations: 1) Putting this property to use as a working agricultural resource is consistent with both the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development, and the general nature of property usage along much of Powder Hill Road. 2) Conditions on the use of the property, above and beyond those in the zoning regulations, are relatively severe. This will facilitate keeping this property in an agricultural use. 3) Middlefield has a fine agricultural heritage. We should encourage continuation of that heritage. Please support this sale by voting “yes” in the referendum on July 23. Lars Selberg Middlefield

Government Meetings Tuesday, Aug. 20 Durham Government Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.)

Tuesday, July 30 Ethic’s Commission, Library, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 205 Main St., Durham, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 Historic District Commission, Library, 7 p.m. Fire Department Trustees, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands, Library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 Conservation Commission, Durham Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees, Library, 7:30 p.m. Durham Volunteer Fire Company, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 Public Safety Facility Planning Committee, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 6:30 p.m. DMIAAB, Middlefield Community Center, 7 p.m.

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Dean’s list Choate Rosemary Hall - Katharine Bronson, Eliza Romeyn, Jordan Santiago, Emily Sokol of Durham; Justin Hall, Daniel Piscatelli of Middlefield. Marist College, New York - Alexander Kovacs of Durham. Paul Smith’s College, New York - Joshua Miller of Durham. Western Connecticut State University - Michael French of Middlefield.

Scholastic achievements Jake T. Whalen of Durham earned high honors for the spring term at Phillips Exeter Academy, New Hampshire. Catherine Kannam of Durham was recently awarded a Leaders and Achievers Scholarship from the Comcast Corporation.

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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, July 23 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 Parks & Recreation, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Board of Education, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 WPCA, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 Board of Finance, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 Middlefield Housing Authority Tuesday, Aug. 20 Board of Selectman, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m.

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Discovering the magic of Freecycle

Bipartisanship in the 2013 Legislative Session

By Julie Sopchak Special to Town Times Not too long ago, I received an email from a friend requesting help to move a hot tub to her home. With promises of beer and pizza in return, I happily obliged. Of course, there was the whole being a good friend thing ... yada yada. The tub is fairly new and in working condition. I soon learned my friend was getting this hot tub for free through something called “Freecycle,” an online community divided into local sectors where people just give stuff away. Apparently, the owners of the tub didn’t want to maintain the upkeep. I wondered why they didn’t try to get a few bucks out of it. But hey, free is free. Sometimes the convenience of chucking something out the window outweighs the hassle of people haggling with you over the price. Fascinated by this magical wonderland where nice hot tubs are given away, I joined a Freecycle group. Instantly, I saw an offer for a trampoline and an air hockey table, both listed as in good condition. After inquiring, I learned that both had been snatched up. I’m not surprised. Unfortunately, gems like that aren’t available as often as one would hope. But the true mystique and wonderment of Freecycle is epitomized by the off-beat, weirdly random posts which bring a whole new meaning to the concept of “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Like a breast pump (sterilization in boiling water thoughtfully recommended by owner), a stack of gentlyused Entertainment Weekly magazines, a “big” Portugese flag, or a medical billing and coding book. I mean, come on, these

things are just bursting at the seams with potential! You would think the absurdity and sketchiness level of a website where people give and take things for free would be through the roof. But on the contrary, groups are moderated. Not only must you gain approval to be part of the group, but submissions are reviewed before being posted. It’s not like Craig’s List where anyone can browse through and the count of dark alleyway figures is too large to contain (though I won’t undermine the vast range of that website’s entertainment value and practicality.) When I signed up for my Freecycle group, I received a few e-mails with rules and guidelines. One read: “You may not Freecycle your friends or children.” As cheeky as the disclaimer was, it made me wonder how often this has happened. I can just envision a world where the threat of Freecycling your kids could be used as a way to stifle misbehavior. “If you kids don’t behave yourself, I will put you on the Freecycle list!” Not only do people offer free things, the forums also serve as a venue to post wanted or needed things you wouldn’t be able to find at any old store. This one person was in need of a small section of a wood picket fence. Someone else had a dire need for Enfamil baby formula coupons. Some people might write this group off as a barter system for the poor — or resoundingly cheap — but I’m a judgment-free kind of girl, and Freecycle is a judgment-free kind of community. I mean, really, the possibilities are just endless. And they’re all free! To learn more about Freecycle, visit www.freecycle.org.

By Danté Bartolomeo There is often a perception among the public and media alike that Connecticut’s government mirrors the gridlock and inefficiency that has long divided Washington D.C. Like many others who have run for elected office, I promised to work across party lines in Hartford, but was uncertain how difficult it would be to accomplish. As I prepared to begin my first term in the State Senate this past January, I entered with the expectation that the legislature would be rife with partisan fights over every public policy issue imaginable. After all, isn’t that what usually makes the news? I am happy to report that was not my experience at all. In fact, even with a few high-profile votes that primarily followed party lines, I came away convinced that regardless of party affiliation, the people of Connecticut are well-served by their elected representatives in Hartford. The level of cooperation and agreement between Democrats and Republicans was refreshing and surprising to me, and may be eye-opening to the average citizen. For example, I personally introduced or co-sponsored almost 100 bills this session on issues ranging from providing affordable housing and labeling geneticallymodified foods to making it easier for our men and women in uniform to vote overseas. Not all of these bills became law (only about a quarter of all legislation even gets voted on), but of the bills that I supported which were voted on in the House of Representa-

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From the Desk of the State Senator tives and the Senate, 70 percent passed on unanimous, bipartisan votes. That means that seven out of every 10 of my top public policy priorities were unanimously supported by Republicans and Democrats alike. Bills regarding public school pool safety, ‘blue alerts’ for injured police officers, domestic violence prevention, restoring veterans benefits, newborn health screenings, prohibiting price gouging during severe weather, and – my proudest achievement – mental health treatment for children all received unanimous and bipartisan support in the legislature. It is enormously satisfying to know that regardless of one’s fiscal, moral, religious or ideological beliefs, my 186 colleagues in the General Assembly largely supported my personal public policy goals for 2013. At a time when our Congress in Washington, D.C. seems frozen in a perpetual impasse, Connecticut is getting things done. Only a handful of the

bills I co-sponsored – seven, to be exact – were passed along ‘party-line’ votes, with Democrats and Republicans splitting along political lines. But that was the exception rather than the rule: of the 628 votes in the state Senate this session, the Republican minority voted with the Democratic majority almost 85 percent of the time. I think 85 percent agreement is quite respectable for any work environment. So, what to make of all this? Obviously there’s a lot more cooperation in Hartford than generally gets reported in the media. Not only did I work very closely with the Republican ranking members of the Children’s and Housing committees that I chair, but I also collaborated with Republicans from across the state, child advocates and executive branch officials on Public Act No. 13-178 “An Act Concerning the Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Health of Youths” which was approved unanimously and signed into law by Governor Malloy on June 24th. Working together gets things done for Connecticut’s citizens, and I was pleasantly surprised by the level of cooperation that I experienced at the state Capitol this year. It bodes well for our future when elected officials set aside political differences in favor of beneficial public policies for the people we were elected to represent. (Democratic state Senator Danté Bartolomeo represents Cheshire, Meriden, Middletown, Middlefield and Rockfall.)

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to see how much similar items are selling for. “There will always be people who buy used items because they can’t afford new ones,” Lapierre said. “But you always have to be negotiable because you want to get rid of your items and buyers want the most bang for their buck.” There is a “formula” to setting up a yard on sale day. Make sure to clean, wash and dust items before displaying. To make finding items easier, group similar objects together, such as kitchen ware, children’s toys, and art décor. To attract people to the yard sale, display unique, colorful and best items in the front of the yard. To really sell an item, use personal, descriptive tags, and always remember, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’

Tag Continued from page 7 your space, so you have no choice but to sell it,” he said Deciding what to sell can be difficult. According to Real Simple, a home and lifestyle magazine, “Best-sellers tend to include baby equipment (strollers, car seats), sporting goods, furniture, tools, books, kitchen appliances, toys, and framed art. Clothing usually doesn’t sell as well, because by the time it’s for sale, it’s already out of fashion.” Sure customer repellents are cosmetics and lingerie. Rinker writes in his book, “Garage sales are recycling sales, not garbage dumps. Don’t sell broken or damaged goods. What you sell should be stuff somebody else can use that has no value to you.” A yard sale is not the best market to sell antiques and collectables, according to Real Simple. Tag sale goers expect to pay minimal price for items. Make sure items are not overpriced. Check online, such as eBay, Amazon.com and Craigslist,

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy recently released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s initiative to address climate change: “President Obama has courageously charted an ag-

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lucyr1953@yahoo.com or call (860) 349-5656. Farmers Market - The Dudley Farm Farmers Market, 2341 Durham Rd., North Guilford, is open on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through October. The market offers fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, baked goods, eggs, naturally-raised meats, handmade art, crafts, maple syrup, jam, jellies, pickles and more. Historical Society - The Durham Historical Society, 38 Town House Rd., is scheduled to be open to the public, Saturday, July 13,

Town Times Friday, July 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seussical, Jr. - Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services has scheduled performance of Seussical, Jr. for Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. A fee is charged.

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Coginchaug All Stars win district 9 championship with 10-0 victory By Mark Dionne Town Times

Not even the rain could stop the Coginchaug 12 year old All Stars from their district 9 championship, although it managed to delay the title for a while. A hard downpour in the fifth inning delayed the second game of the three game series against Haddam, halting the action for nearly an hour and leaving Coginchaug frozen with a 10-0 lead, threatening to once again invoke Little League’s mercy rule. When play resumed, Coginchaug ended the top of the fifth without adding any more runs, meaning Haddam would have the bottom of the inning to put a run on the board and avoid the mercy rule which ends the game at a 10 run lead after the fourth inning.

But even after a long break, which can trouble pitchers, Coginchaug ace John John Jose proved dominant and a fly out to center field ended the game and started the celebration. The game started well for Coginchaug, with Ryan Genest hitting a solo home run. Ryan’s second career home run came one game after his first. Coginchaug added 2 more runs in the first, taking a 3-0 lead. Ryan struck again in the second with a stand up double and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly. Haddam batters, meanwhile, had trouble hitting John John’s pitches. Coginchaug did not get in much trouble defensively with only a few Haddam base runners and they continued to add on runs. In the third inning, TJ Vallone got a 2 RBI base hit up the middle to make the

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District champs The Coginchaug 9 to 10 year-old softball team bested Madison, 15-5 in five innings, to claim the District 9 title. Skye Ryer threw her fourth complete game victory of the tournament, and Kerry Turecek, Amalia DeMartino, Carina Mancini and Izzy Milardo had multiple hits to power Coginchaug past Madison. The champs outscored their district competition 65-30 over six games. Coginchaug moved on to the Section 2 tournament. Front row, from left: Dana Boothroyd, Natalie Davis, Claire DeFlora, Natalie Turner, Belle Wiedenmann, Kelly Boothroyd, Caroline Smith, Kerry Turecek, Carina Mancini, Izzy Milardo, Amalia DeMartino, Skye Ryer. Back row: Coach Paul Wiedenmann, Manager Tom Boothroyd, Coach Steve DeMartino.

Cole Neidmann did his part in impressive fashion. With Ryan Genest on base, Cole hit a towering home run to bring the score to 8-0. After the game Cole, who hit 20 home runs during the season, said the hit “was probably one of my farthest.” Two more runs brought Coginchaug to the ten run mark. Then the downpour began and sent spectators and players under dugouts, umbrellas, and trees. Forty minutes later, work could begin on the field with wet vacs and quick dry pellets. The delay did nothing to change the dynamic of the game. John John finished pitching a complete game shut out. After the game, John John said he felt “pretty good” about getting a shut out, saying they were not easy to get. Afterwards Ryan Genest, catcher for the game, said, “It was probably one of the best games he’s ever pitched.” The championship was also notable because for most of the players, it was their second in a row. Ten of the thirteen players were on the 11 year old All Star champions last year. The repeat, according to manager Ken Vallone, has not been done in Coginchaug before. As district 9 champions, the team will begin a double elimination tournament on Thursday, July 18 to compete in one of Connecticut’s two sectionals. Winners of the two sectionals play each other for the state championship. Looking ahead to sectionals, Cole Neidmann said, “I feel we have a lot of momentum. The team is hitting really well. I think we’re ready.” When asked about his next start, John John Jose said, “I’m not sure when I’m going to pitch, but I’ll be ready.” Coginchaug’s opponent had not been determined as of press time.

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Shooting star Parker Tregoning had a highly-successful first season with the Cheshire Rugby Club. An incoming Coginchaug sophomore, Tregoning was named Most Valuable Player and earned a spot on the Rugby CT team. Tregoning played in the Northeast Regional All-Star Tournament with Rugby CT, a selection vehicle for the high school All-American trials, and was named a “potential pathway player” and invited to the Eagle Impact Rugby Academy, the next step on the road to earning All-American status. Tregoning, who plays football for Coginchaug, will attend the EIRA camp in August.

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SeniorBriefs Bocce Bocce games are scheduled for every Tuesday at 6 p.m. on the back lawn of the Middlefield Community Center through mid-September. All seniors are welcome. Drop in games. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, call (860) 349-3153.

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A book discussion is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Middlefield Senior Center. “The Light Between Oceans,” by M. L. Stedman, will be discussed. Copies are available at the Senior Center. For more information, call (860) 349-3153.

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Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information: (860) 349-9544 or www.durhamlibrary.org. Summer programs for kids Language Workshops for Children (ages 7 to 10 years) Wednesdays, through Aug. 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. Led by Coginchaug High School senior Kasi Whitaker, the program uses games, songs, stories, and crafts to teach basic vocabulary and an appreciation for foreign languages. Jump for Joy with the Two Cat Band! (all ages) Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family. The Two Cat Band perform

hand-clappin,’ feet-stompin’ songs drawn from American traditional music. Lunch Bunch Book Discussion (Grades 4 to 6) Monday, July 22 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. “The Secret of Platform 13” by Eva Ibbotson. Bring your lunch, dessert provided. Copies of the book are available now at the Circulation Desk. Fossil Factory with the Lutz Children’s Museum (ages 8 to 12 years) Monday, July 29 at 2 p.m.. Participants will unearth a small fossil that they can take home. Learn how fossils form and examine some of the museum’s specimens. Summer Reading Celebration - A Family Party with Danny Magic (all ages). Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Danny Magic brings his comedy magic show back to

Durham to close the Summer Reading Program. The show is for the whole family. Drop-in story programs: Little Diggers (18 to 36 months) Mondays, through Aug. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Bedtime Storytime (2 to 5 years) Mondays, through Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Growing Readers (3 to 6 years) Tuesdays, through Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Farmers’ Market Storytime on the Durham Green (all ages) Thursdays, through Sept. 6 at 4:30 p.m. The Bookworms (ages 7 to 10 years) Thursdays, through July 25 at 7 p.m. Summer Programs for Young Adults: Teen Pirate Party (ages 10-18) - Saturday, July 20, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dress as a pirate and play pirate games, eat pirate food, watch clips of our fa-

vorite pirates and more. Please register. Sand Drip Bowls (ages 1018) - Tuesday, July 23, 7 to 8 p.m. Make a decorative bowl out of sand! Please register. Teen Book Club (ages 1118) - Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 to7:30 p.m. “The Year of the Gadfly” by Jennifer Miller, with a live video chat with the author. Books available at the front desk. Drop in, no registration. Decorating Flower Pots (ages 10-18) - Wednesday, July 31, 4 to 5 p.m. Paint your own flower pot, then plant a mystery seed in it. Please register. Shark Teeth Jewelry (ages 10-18) - Monday, Aug. 5, 2 to 3p.m. Learn wire wrapping techniques so you can add items to jewelry that don’t have holes in them - like the shark teeth we’ll us at

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this program. Plenty of other jewelry beading supplies too. Please register. Jaws Movies Marathon (ages 10-18) All four “Jaws” movies will be shown as follows: “Jaws” Monday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m.; “Jaws 2” Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m.; “Jaws 3” Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m.; “Jaws: The Revenge” Thursday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided. No registration required. Teen Knitting Club (ages 10-18) - Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. Learn to knit or bring your projects and knit along. All levels welcome. Needles and yarn available for those just learning. Drop in, no registration. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call (860) 349-9544.

414 Main St., Middlefield, (860) 349-3857 or www.leviecoe.com. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The library is closed Saturdays for the summer. Storytime & craft Levi E. Coe Library and Lyman Orchards have scheduled “Sunny Storytime” Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Rd. For more information and to register, (860) 349-3857. Summer reading programs Levi E. Coe Library has openings in the following programs. Socktopus - Monday, July

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Read locally this summer, state has wealth of authors

Take a tour through public library websites in towns throughout the state and you’ll find many good ideas for summer reading. One concept we came across, that seemed to make sense in this time of the “shop locally” meme was the idea of “read locally.” Manchester Public Library recently offered a list of Connecticut authors with its “read locally” campaign and we’ve borrowed it. Some of these authors you definitely will recognize, such as Wally Lamb and Philip Roth. But in any case, all of these writers live and work our area towns or nearby. If your favorite Connecticut author is missing from this list, or you know of someone in your town who should be included, let us know. We’ll run an update with your suggestions in an upcoming edition. Send your “local author pick” to news@towntimes.com.

Driftless Area Tom Eidson, Greenwich, All God’s Children Dean Fuller, East Haddam, Death of a Critic Jane Green,Westport, Promises to Keep Jane Haddam, Litchfield, Wanting Sheila Dead Tom Hazuka, New Britain, Road to the Island Kristan Higgins, Durham, Until There Was You Allan G. Johnson, Litchfield County, Nothing Left to Lose William Kinsolving, Bridgewater, Mister Christian Chris Knopf, Avon, Elysiana Jerry Labriola, Naugatuck, The Maltese Murders Wally Lamb, Mansfield, The Hour I First Believed Janice Law, Hampton, Voices Madeleine L’Engle. Goshen, A Live Coal in the Sea Pam Lewis, Storrs, Perfect Family

Sandra Marton, Storrs, The Sicilian Surrender Alice Mattison, New Haven, Nothing is Quite Forgotten in Brooklyn Maureen O’Brien, West Hartford, B-mother Stewart O’Nan, Avon, Emily Alone David Pesci, Manchester, Amistad Dan Pope, West Hartford, In the Cherry Tree Kit Reed, Middletown, Thinner Than Thou Luanne Rice, Old Lyme, The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners Barbara Riefe, Stamford, A Family Affair M. J. Rose, Greenwich, The Hypnotist Philip Roth, Litchfield, Nemesis Susan Schoenberger, West Hartford, A Watershed Year Justin Scott, Newtown, Mau-

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Faith Briefs

Barbeque

St. James Episcopal Church, on the corner of Rt. 81 and Little City Road, Higganum, has scheduled its annual chicken barbecue for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. Outdoor or air-conditioned indoor seating is available. Take out is available. A fee is charged. For more information, call Wayne LePard at (860) 3454172.

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sale for Saturday, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be in the church hall, rectory garage, parking lot and the side lawn of the church, rain or shine. The event features household goods, pots, pans, dishes, craft supplies, sewing supplies, furniture, clothing, shoes, antiques, toys, collectibles, books, Christmas decoration and more. A jewelry table will be set up inside. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Vendor space is available for rent. For more information, call Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356.

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Thursday

Farmers Market - Farmers Market is scheduled for Thursdays on the Durham Green, from 3 to 6 p.m., through mid-September.

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Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, July 26, from 1 to 6 p.m., at St. Coleman Church, 170 Hubbard St. Appointments are requested, but walk-ins will be accepted. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Summer concert - “The Four Seasons Plus” Summer Concert is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, at 4 p.m., at Emmanuel Church, 50 Emmanuel Church Rd., Killingworth. The group plans traditional favorites from Ireland, Broadway, musicals selections, marches, hymns and songs. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org.

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