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Friday, July 24, 2015

Durham Library issues reading challenge By Mark Dionne Town Times

The Durham Public Library is in the middle of its summer reading program, which features an attempt to get the community to log 10,000 hours of reading. “We challenged the town to read for a total of 10,000 hours between June 29 and Aug. 8,” said Durham Public Library Director Trish Connolly. See Challenge / Page 2

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New mural for Crowd comes out for ‘Into the Woods, Jr.’ Middlefield building By Mark Dionne Town Times

The mural on the side of the building at the corner of Strickland Road and Route 157 is being repainted, but will keep its environmental theme. Jen Huddleston, who is in charge of the new mural, said that the old one, which she See Mural / Page 4

A cast of 31 from Durham and Middlefield performed the show “Into the Woods, Jr.” at the Middlefield Community Center on July 17 and 18. The Stephen Sondheim musical, directed by Julia Kannam of Durham and featuring a mash up of different fairy tales, was the culmination of DMYFS/PaperHouse’s 2015 Summer Stock Theater program. The cast worked on the show for two weeks of full-day rehearsals. Two of the three shows sold out available seats, sending organizers scrambling for additional chairs in the Community Center. (For disclosure’s sake, Town Times reporter Mark Dionne served as a PaperHouse producer.) – Mark Dionne

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A portion of the 31-member cast expressed the fear of first entering the woods while singing the long opening number of “Into the Woods, Jr.” | Mark Dionne / Town Times

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Sentencing reform passed by General Assembly By Charles Kreutzkamp

had bipartisan support from Sen. Len Fasano (R-North Haven, Durham) who was During a special session one of the cosponsors on a June 29, the Connecticut modified bill. The bill makes changes General Assembly passed a sentencing reform bill titled to criminal prosecution of An Act Concerning a Sec- drug offenders, including reducing the penalty for ond Chance Society. The bill, supported by f irst-time offenders to a Gov. Dannel Malloy (D), misdemeanor. Town Times

CG A Ho u s e M a j o r i ty Leader Joe Aresimowicz (D-B erlin, Southington) told Town Times he thinks that support for sentencing reform has been building for many years, noting that many people are in jail for nonviolent drug offenses. He said the bill will “make sure those charged with

crimes are treated in a more appropriate manner.” Aresimowicz called the bill a “good first step,” and said that he will be monitoring the impact of it over the coming years. Fasano explained in public hearing testimony that he supported provisions to change possession of small

nity into a single book the way the popular “One Town, One Book” events do. “This way you can participate and you can read anything you want,” Connolly said. Ten thousand was picked as a round number, “not too big, not too small,” and achievable. By the end of the program’s second week, 1,316 registered readers amassed 3,156 hours reading with 209 children, 969 teenagers, and 138 adults logging hours. Registration remains open throughout the program. Connolly expects to get “way past” 10,000 hours because people can read what they want – fiction, non-fiction, magazines, on-line articles, and even reading for work.

“It’s kind of an honor system, nobody’s looking over your shoulder,” Connolly said. Students in RSD13 are required to work with the Wandoo Reader for their school summer reading credit. “We have every kid in the district signed up, but it’s, of course, up to the child to do what they have to do,” Connolly said. “It’s a great cooperative exercise for the community. Any time we can collaborate with the schools, we love it.” The library will put on a finale celebration Saturday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. “We’re having a party on the green. We’re going to have a DJ, a musician, a Frisbee juggler. Food trucks will be there and we’re going to have carnival stations,” Connolly said.

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ticipating readers are on track to meet the goal. “In our first week we logged about 1,200 hours total,” said Connolly. “It’s going really well.” Adults are tracking their minutes and hours spent reading with a website called Wandoo Reader off of the library’s website. Every time participants hit an hour of reading, they earn a raffle ticket to use on prizes at the library, “which is our way of luring you into the building,” Connolly said. For adults, the library is giving away a Kindle Fire HDX, dinner for two at Time Out and desert at Dari-Serv, Durham Fair passes, and other themed prizes. Kids participating in the program use an actual game board that they bring and they get “the weekly treat.”

Extra raffle tickets are also being given out for attending library programs. The reading hours of young participants and those who are not computer savvy are logged in at the library. According to a press release, the challenge is “an effort intended to shine a spotlight on Durham as a testament to what small-town community spirit and reading can accomplish.” Connolly said, “We thought it up ourselves. This particular idea, from all of our research, has not been tried in any town in America, which I thought was really amazing.” The regular summer reading program seemed a little tired to the librarians and participation was flat. The librarians saw the 10,000 hour challenge as a way to inject new life into the program without locking the commu-

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Co g i n c h a u g Re g i o n a l High School Class of 1975 welcomes members of the classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976 to its 40th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 1, 4 to 10 p.m., at the Polish Falcon’s Grove, Middletown. The casual picnic includes music, dancing, and reminiscing with friends. A fee is charged. Those interested in attending should send their email address and other contact information to coginchaug75@ gmail.com or contact Debbie (Rubendunst) Bellemare at (860) 349-8248. Updates can be found at crhs75.weebly.com.

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Calendar Farmers’ Market – The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, Tot Time – MOMS Club North Guilford, is schedof Durham/Middlefield has uled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to scheduled Tot Time for Fri12:30 p.m. The market offers days, 10 a.m., at Brewster local and organic seasonal school, 126 Tuttle Road, fruits and vegetables, baked Durham. Durham and Midgoods, eggs, flowers, herbs dlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No reg- and potted plants, honey and maple syrup, jam and jellies, istration required. For more meat and pickles. Call (860) information, email momsdur349-3917 or visit www.dudhammiddlefield@gmail.com. leyfarm.com.

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Saturday, July 25 Cook off & car show The Connecticut BBQ Cook Off and classic car show is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, noon to 5 p.m., at Powder Ridge Mountain Park, 99 Powder Hill Road. A fee is charged. The event includes BBQ sampling and voting, car show, live music and free lift rides. For more information, call (860) 349-3454 or visit www.powderridgepark.com.

Sunday, July 26 Science program - Connecticut Forest & Park Association has scheduled Science Sunday: Get the Dirt on Soils for Sunday, July 26, 2 to 4 p.m., at CFPA Headquarters, 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall. A short walk outdoors follows the indoor presentation. For more information and to register, visit www.ctwoodlands.org.

Theater - The Young People’s center for creative arts has scheduled a production of “West Side Story” for Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School. A fee is charged. Farmers’ Market – The Durham Farmers’ Market is scheduled for Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m., on the Durham Green, through September. Offerings include dairy products, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, spices, clams, fruits, vegetables, soaps, eggs, herbs and more. Civic groups, non-profits, scouts, 4-H clubs, etc., are welcome. For more information, contact bernadettebasiel@hotmail.com.

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has scheduled a production of “West Side Story” for Friday, June 31, 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School. A fee is charged. Tot Time – MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Time for Fridays, 10 a.m., at Brewster school, 126 Tuttle Road, Durham. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com.

Saturday, Aug. 1 Farmers’ Market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market plans its 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, email naplesfarm1923@gmail.com. Hockey jamboree - The 3rd annual Hummel Hot

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MIDDLEFIELD — A gathering to celebrate the life of Robert A. Chadsey, who passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Bob’s home, 460 Main St., Middlefield. Family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department, 405 Main St., Suite 1, Middlefield, CT 06455. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralservice.com

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INTO THE WOODS, JR.

Hood Chorus members Abby Brown, left, and Sofia Stephan also worked as ticket-takers, greeting guests at the door. Cinderella’s Stepmother (Bayla Patel) resorted to some knife work to make the slipper fit the foot of her daughter Lucinda (Julianna Milidantri).

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Opinion Letters to the Editor Remarkable effort To the editor: Thank you to all who were involved in rearranging Coginchaug’s recent graduation to take place at Wesleyan University on June 24. Remarkably, the District 13 staff was able to shift the graduation, no doubt on the fly, in short order so that family plans were interrupted as little as possible given the storm that knocked our towns off line on June 23. The ceremony at Wesleyan University went like it had been years in the planning. But, without a doubt it resulted from a lot of scrambling and hard work, borne of a genuine concern for the Coginchaug students and families. So, thank you to everyone involved in the graduation for helping to salvage the day. Jay Huntington Durham Seeking support To the editor: When asked to the run for the Board of Selectmen eight years ago, I was told I would be given an equal vote as every member on any board should have. I therefore always exercised my vote in a fiscally responsible manner, thereby saving the town of Durham hundreds of thousands of dollars without ever jeopardizing our town’s infrastructure or the public safety of our residents — the pillars of what local government should do. Now, because I have often been the lone “no” vote to excess government spending and have not been afraid to push for a more open and transparent local government, a small number of individuals within my own party are attempting to replace me on Durham’s Board of Selectmen. My commitment to the residents of Durham is the same as it has always been. That will not change. Nor will my fiscally responsible approach to town spending or willingness to do and say what is right and ethical, even if it disturbing to some. Our local property taxes in Durham are high enough compared to similar, neighboring communities and having at least one voice of strict fiscal discipline on the board is needed. There will be a Republican Caucus at the Durham Public Library Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Please consider attending if you are a registered Republican (or unaffiliated voter willing to switch to Republican before then) as this is where the party-endorsed candidates will be chosen. There will also be a Republican

primary at Korn school from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 16 where the eventual Republican candidate for selectman will be chosen. As always, I can be reached at (860) 349-0003, (860) 8037085 or JohnTSzewczyk@gmail.com. John Szewczyk Durham selectman Unforuntate ending To the editor: I was dismayed to receive an email from the Durham Fair announcing they had booked a music group called Confederate Railroad to headline our fair’s main stage. A visit to the band’s website shows the Confederate battle flag prominently on its logo and its merchandise, which makes me worry what messages this sends about our fair. I understand that the fair’s entertainment committee made this booking months ago, when many of us still accepted the excuse that symbols of the Confederacy were signs of southern pride. However, after the recent murders in Charleston by a racist who proudly used the Confederate battle flag, America has been forced to re-examine that symbolism, and found our understanding of it has changed. The founding documents of the Confederacy state plainly that slavery was the cornerstone of their society and the cause of the Civil War. Durham sent a tenth of its population to stand among the 55,000 Connecticut men who fought against the Confederates. This is why it’s troubling for the fair to book a band who specifically identifies with the Confederacy and not their home state of Georgia or other symbols of the south. In doing so they signal support for the Confederates, whose cause was literally to dissolve the United States, and whose society was based on racial supremacy See Letters / Page 13

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Give us a chance, please I think we Nutmeggers get a bad rap. Rumor has it that we are not of a friendly sort. One time when I was talking to a customer service person out west somewhere, he was shocked to learn that, friendly person that I am, I’m from Connecticut. Apparently we have somewhat of a reputation. Maybe it’s just me, but I find us to be a delightful lot. People hold doors for me, and let me pull ahead of them in traffic. When I would take my kayak down to the Madison beach, there was never a shortage of people who would help me get it in and out of my car. If I drop things, people help me pick them up. One time when I was in New Haven and lost, I asked a group of young men for directions, and they hopped in their car and led me to my destination. I have scintillating conversations and laughter on a regular basis, and these are often with strangers I encounter on my rounds. I talk to people in my health food store. We talk about the best supplements to take, and share health tips and recipes. (Well, they share their recipes with me; I am not known for my culinary skills.) When I go to the beach, my fellow mermaids – people I’ve never met – and I often swap life stories while we are bobbing about. I’ve met some amazing people this way, and one of them remains a close friend to this day. While standing in line to get movie tickets, I am often in a conversation with people in front of me and/or behind me about which movie we’re going to see, the reviews, etc. And coming out of the movie, I will engage with a whole new set of people, and we will give our own reviews. Did we laugh? Did we cry? Didn’t you just love the actors? Was the book better? How did the movie make us feel? Did we like the ending? When I was recently at Goodspeed Opera and standing in a very long line for the ladies room, we all wiled away the time by laughing and joking with each other, and some of those women were hilarious. I was almost disappointed when I finally reached the coveted position of next in line. I wanted to go back and chuckle it up again

with my sisters-in-waiting. I go to my eye doctor, and we talk about the philanthropic work he does abroad. (He’s a modest man, so I have to pry it out of him.) Sometimes we talk about politics. And we laugh a lot. He’s really quite funny. I go to my naturopath, and we talk about everything under the sun, like two old friends, which we have become over the years. I go to my dentist, and again with the hilarity. When I went recently, the hygienist and I laughed until it hurt. She told me that her daughter wanted to move to Sweden, and I said we should go together sometime, as my son and grandson live there. But we would have to sit down in cargo, I specified, as those seats give the best rates. We could just scrunch ourselves in with the luggage, and maybe go through it and see if there was anything to our liking. And then we got positively silly over the prospects of going in looking like Phyllis Diller – me with my clown pants and tie-dye shirts – and coming out looking like Joan Collins, bedecked in an evening gown, long gloves, and a boa (the feathers, not the snake) wrapped around our necks. My dentist is also a treat. He tells funny stories, and provides interesting facts on a variety of subjects. He tells me that he wanted to be a dentist for as long as he can remember, when he was knee-high to a grasshopper, and he has no idea why. When I leave he gives me a hug, and I feel like I have just spent an hour with a dear friend. So those of you who live elsewhere, don’t believe everything you hear about us. Should you decide to pop into our fair state, I think you’ll find us to be just as lovely as the people you left back home. Seriously, I love us! Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. You can contact her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.

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Ethic’s Commission, LiPublic Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, brary, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 (Check the town website at Durham Volunteer Firehouse, Tuesday, July 28 Historic District Commiswww.townofdurhamct.org for 7 p.m. Economic Development Board of Selectmen, Town sion, Durham Public Library, Commission, 7 p.m. updates.) 7 p.m. Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Tuesday, July 28 Monday, July 27 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 WPCA meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 Park and Recreation, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m.

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and the ownership of human beings as property. The Durham Fair should reflect our town and its values. This band and the symbols they display dishonor Durham’s proud history during the Civil War, and are abhorrent to many Americans of all races — Durhamites and visitors alike. I urge all those who love the Durham Fair to write the Fair President and the Fair Executive Committee (durhamfair.com/info/contact. php) asking them to cancel this unfortunate booking. Michael Good Durham An exceptional team

To the editor: It is with great pleasure I pen a letter of support for the Francis/Raney team for the selectman’s offices. Laura has shown strong and prudent leadership for our town and I believe her selection of Rob Raney creates an exceptional team. Rob balances Laura’s honed skills with years of management experience. With 57 years of residency in Durham he understands the dynamics of this wonderful town. Rob has shown commitment to our community by coaching Little League, chairing the Board of Assessment Appeals and as director of the Washington Trail Race. Join me in supporting the Francis/Raney Team for 2015.

Lisa Davenport Durham Goodbye, friend To the editor: I was stunned to read that Greg Davoren drowned in Beseck Lake. I considered Greg a friend, someone you could count on, no matter when the last time you saw each other. Greg always offered himself and whatever he had, probably before he even thought about whether he had the time or energy. I can still clearly picture he and I standing at the edge of the beach, with fish bumping into our legs, talking while our kids played blissfully in the water a few summers ago. I will hold onto that image of

Greg despite all the suffering of this tragedy for his son Anthony, his family and friends. What happened to Greg, and what is happening to his family and friends is traumatic, not only because he was a good man, but he lived for many years in our town. He was part of our Middlefield and it saddened me to see that nearly all press reports listed him only living in Middletown. I hope that in this time everyone in Middlefield take hold of an expansive view of our town, wrap those that cared for him in living kindness and not shrink from our better selves. Christopher Aceto Middlefield

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136 Daisy Ln, Durham - Oversized 4 bed Ranch in desirable neighborhood, set on one of the nicest lot’s in town! The beautiful, level yard has been meticulously manicured w/ room for a pool! Fully renovated & updated w/ new siding, windows, roof, kitchen, baths, c-air, furnace & septic! Huge family room with cathedral ceilings, skylights, f.p. & french doors to patio w/ fire pit. Spacious MBR suite with cath ceilings, gas f.p., & new bathroom w/ soaking tub! Immaculate! Only $389,900

CUL-DE-SAC!

Custom Built one owner home in one of Durham’s most desirable neighborhoods! Immaculate, move in condition. This incredible property offers 2 MBR suites, one on the first floor and another on the second level. Fantastic open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. 1st Floor, 2 story Great room w/ f.p., large 3 season sunroom opens to multi level deck overlooking private, wooded yard. Finished lower level family room. Offered at $539,900

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LAKE VIEWS!

3 bedroom Cape just steps from the beach and water! Beautiful long, southern views of Lake Beseck! Completely remodeled & updated w/ new kitchen, roof, siding, windows, floors, furnace & paint! Home is wired with a generator and has a new garage! Large double lot. Enjoy Lakeside living for only $259,900

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Custom-built home with geothermal heating/cooling! Designer kitchen, red oak floors throughout; great room w/ f.p.; 3 bedrooms w/ 3 full baths. Beautiful landscaping; fenced backyard; driveway with pavered pad; in a neighborhood nestled near state forest and hiking trails. This home, property and location brings the outdoors in and serenity to daily living! Offered at $535,000

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Best Value in Middlefield! Spacious Colonial set on private road w/ cul-de-sac! 2+ acres of wooded property. Legal apartment for rental, family or in-law w/ private entrance & own deck (would also make excellent home office). The main house has an open floor plan. Sunken living rm w/ f.p., dinning area, eat in kitchen w/ breakfast nook full of windows & natural light. 1st flr den connected to 1/2 bath. Large deck overlooking private yard. Great location convenient to amenities & highways for commuting. Wont Last! Only $299,900

9 CAR GARAGE!

Newer, custom-built oversized ranch set far back and high above the road offering complete privacy & incredible views. Huge 30x60 garage w/ 15 ft open span ceilings, 200 amp electric, heat, water, lift & room for 9 cars. Heated in ground pool w/ jacuzzi. Extensive wrap-around decking capturing the outstanding views. Open floor pland and oversized windows allowing for abundant natural light. Offered at $435,000

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Incredible Durham Offering! Newer 4 bedrm Col on private road w/ only 2 other neighbors! Huge front to back living & dining rm w/ high ceilings & tons of windows providing abundant natural light. Beautiful eat-in kitchen w/ island, granite counters, S.S. appl and breakfast nook open to large deck overlooking private backyard. 1st fr family rm w/ f.p. and additional 1st flr home office/den. Spacious MBR Suite. Only $429,900

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Custom built one owner home located in private, idyllic setting! Classic New England Saltbox Colonial set on over 2 acres at the end of a private road. Spacious MBR suite, 1st flr den, living rm w/ f.p. & formal dining rm. Oversized 2 car garage with walk up to full loft perfect for shop area! Large deck overlooking beautiful backyard. Only $349,900

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