Town Times March 1, 2013 by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 19, Number 47 Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Business owners make the case for signs By Mark Dionne The Town Times

At a Feb. 21 informational hearing, small business owners told a Planning and Zoning subcommittee that signs, particularly temporary or “sandwich board” signs, were essential to their business success. Members of P&Z solicited opinions from the business owners as they undergo a reevaluation of the regulations governing signage. “Sandwich boards for me are major,” said Brenda Eddy of Brenda’s Main Street Feed. Eddy said she uses sandwich boards to draw attention to items that people might not be aware she sells, like roof rakes and shovels. “If we don’t have [the signs], we’re going to have empty buildings and those aren’t going to be pretty to look at either.” Sandwich boards provide “a great, affordable way for me to advertise,” said Caro-

line Mormile, the owner of Middlesex Driving Academy. “My actual location is on the back of the building so it just draws attention to what I do.” Although regulations cover the entire town, all of the business owners at the meeting represented Main Street businesses. Kim Terrill from Kim’s Cottage Confections told the hearing of the difficulty owning a business at 16 Main Street, where the business are set back from the road or out of sight and have to rely on the shared Durham Village sign. “People get lost trying to read all those little signs.” Town Planner Geoffrey Colegrove agreed, saying to Terrill, “I don’t envy the location you’re in because there’s no happy solution.” Current regulations allow two sandwich boards per property regardless of whether the property has one See Signs, page 3

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Cheerleaders celebrate breast cancer awareness by wearing pink ribbons during boys basketball Senior Night at CRHS Feb. 20. See more photos of Senior Night on page 17.

School budget proposed with 4.39 percent net increase By Mark Dionne The Town Times

Town Times Photo by Mark Dionne

Permanent signs, gas station signs, and sandwich board signs each have different regulations. A subcommittee of Durham’s Planning and Zoning is currently revising decades old regulations.

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While the spending increases in Superintendent of Schools Sue Viccaro’s proposed 2013-14 school budget amount to a 3.27 percent increase, a drop in revenue, primarily from state reimbursements, makes the net school budget increase 4.39 percent. Citing those decreases in Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposed budget, demographic changes, curriculum implementation and technology needs, Viccaro called this budget the hardest she had ever worked on. “This budget is going to be

a budget of making choices,” said Viccaro during her presentation to the Board of Education at its Feb. 20 meeting. While salaries (at 56 percent of the expenses) and benefits (at 18 percent) continue to make up the bulk of the budget, the salary line only increases by .35 percent (one third of one percent). Within this proposed budget is the elimination of one kindergarten teacher at John Lyman Elementary. Lyman’s first and second grade classes also would be reduced by one, with a retiring teacher not replaced. The proposed salary line accounts for replacing seven

other retiring teachers and one retiring administrator. A recently commissioned demographic study pointed to future declining enrollment in the district. Viccaro pointed to this study and “history” as a source for enrollment projections that

See Budget, page 3

In this issue ... Calendar ..........................4 Government ....................8 Schools.............................5 Scouts.............................20 Seniors...........................22 Sports.............................16

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Decorated doors highlight Black History Month By Elisabeth Kennedy The Town Times

Memorial School’s student senate recently suggested a door decorating contest in honor of Black History Month which takes place during February. “They come up with ideas and just do it,” explained advisor Anne Doyle. During the course of the year, students organized a coat drive, collected for an animal shelter, raised funds for UNICEF, and conducted a book drive for victims of Hurricane Sandy. In February, students marked Valentine’s Day by creating a large heart that was signed by all of the students, then delivered to the Veterans Hospital. For the black history ex-

ercise, students researched a notable group or individual and created colorful and informative displays centered on the selected topic. “The results are impressive,” said Principal Kevin Brough, “and represent a cross section of different African Americans and their contributions to our country.” The project was fun for students and the kids were proud of their effort, said teachers. The door motifs featured topics from the Tuskegee Airmen to Aretha Franklin. The displays were of wellknown people such as Maya Angelou and Thurgood Marshall to lessor known people such as Willie O’Ree, who is known as “the Jackie Robinson of hockey”.

Photos by Elisabeth Kennedy

Corrections Memorial School students decorated doors in honor of Black History Month.

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Photographer Frank LoGiudice, of Middletown, will exhibit one photo in the Connecticut Photographers & Illustrators Showcase presented by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers & the American Institute of Graphic Arts. The showcase will be held at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio & Gallery, 1 Spring St., Chester, on March 7 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The theme of the exhibit is orange. LoGiudice’s photo was taken at the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association in Meriden July 2012. LoGiudice is an occasional contributor to Town Times.

Flags around the world Submitted by Elizabeth Hadlock

Sign Continued from page 1 business or multiple businesses, like the Durham Village or the Carolyn Adams buildings. The Durham Village also lacks much in the way of street frontage. “Sign regulations are the most difficult regulations in zoning ... Nobody’s ever happy totally,” said Colegrove, who noted that the current sign regulations date back to the mid 1970s. Other P&Z members noted the difficulty in clarifying or creating regulation for properties with different physical layouts and relations to the road. The current regulations are available on

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First and second grade students in Carole Sibiskie’s class at John Lyman School shared information about their ancestral country flags at a recent school-wide assembly. Pictured are Colin Glidden, Sullivan McCoy, Travis Pollard, Kieran Driscoll, Hannah Nielsen, and Katie Grenier.

drop from 121 kindergarten students in the current year to less than 100 in future years. Next year’s 1-2 class for the district, with a projected enrollment of 244 students, is nine students less than this year’s level of 253. The proposed budget includes six new math and literacy tutors to join the exisiting five and a half positions. These tutors work 18 hour weeks without benefits. Benefits account for 29 percent of the budget increase, with health insurance and worker’s compensation costs both rising. A $75,000 building utilization study also is included in the proposed budget. The BOE has recently been studying how to most efficiently use the buildings in the face of changing demographics and safety needs. On the reduction side, debt service was reduced by almost that same amount, $75,468. For the current year’s budget, the state reimbursed the district $282,257 for transportation costs. The proposed figure for 2013-14 is

zero. “That loss of revenue adds a whole [percentage] point” to the budget increase, Viccaro said. “It could get back in, but we won’t know until June.” Beginning March 6, the BOE will meet every Wednesday in March at 7:30 p.m. at Strong School.

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4C’s Square Dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. at the Brewster School. Caller is John Hendron; cuere is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 272-7463.

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Garden clubs - The Wadsworth Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is scheduled to meet, with the Durham Garden Club, on Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Durham Public Library. Members will discuss preparing your garden for the spring season. For more information, email wadsworthdar1@gmail.com

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Idol contest - Durham Adult Idol Contest, for ages 18 to 55 and 56 and older, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Pick up an application at Durham Town Hall or at towjnofdurhamct.org Recreation. For more information, call (860) 343-6724.

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Golf tournament - The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled its golf tournament for Friday, May 17, at Lyman Orchards Golf Course. The event is a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A fee is charged. For more information, email middlefieldfiregolf@gmail.com.

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Pet fair - The 5th annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane. The family event offers food and music, as well as a variety of demonstrations and free pet services. For more information, call (203) 988-1718 or go to www.helpwillysfriendspetfair.org.

Dean’s list Marist College, New York - Katherine Clark of Middlefield; Kimberly Hayes of Durham. Quinnipiac University Chelsea Tuttle of Durham. University of the Sciences, Pennsylvania - Martin Gaffney of Middlefield. Virginia Tech, Virginia Alexander N. Edinger of Durham.

President’s list Southern New Hampshire University - Nina Veranli of Rockfall.

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sponding to the question, “How will I change the world after I go to college?” Entries are judged on five criteria: creativity, originality, portrayal of theme, spelling and grammar. One girl and one boy from each grade from each of the state’s eight counties will be selected as winners. The winners will receive a $300 contribution to a CHET account. In addition, the first 100 teachers to submit entries on behalf of their students will receive a $50 gift card for school supplies. The competition runs through March 22. For more information, rules and entry details visit www.CHETDreamBig.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CHETcollegesavings.

School records The Pupil Services Office of regional School District 13 is scheduled to destroy the confidential special education records of all former students from the class of 2006. This action is allowed by State Regulations per authority of the State of Connecticut Office of Public Records Administration and Federal Regulation 34 CFR 200.573. Copies of these records are available following submission of a written request by the student before May 31. Letters should be sent to Amy Emory, director of Pupil Personnel Services, regional School District 13, P.O. Box 190, 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422.

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Middlesex Dance Center awards

The Middlesex Dance Center in Middlefield presented the American Academy of Ballet Performance Awards recently. The event was open to the public and the group collected nine bags of food for the local food pantry and eight bags of food for a local animal shelter through admission donations. This was the fourth year the studio participated in the program. Gina Chiavelli, Artistic Director of both the Dutchess Dance Theatre and Pinewood School of Dance, and on the faculty of SUNY New Paltz, adjudicated the event. The program is a series of distinctive choreographic compositions over 12 levels and is taught in ten countries around the world. Each dancer performed a port de

bras, allegro, and solo dance, with higher levels adding allegro and pirouette combinations. Savannah Ngo’s performance of the polka dance (level 5) was singled out for her entertaining presentation. Two dancers, Penelope Wickwire, 8, of Durham and Kayleigh Crocetto, 15, of Middlefield, were awarded Gold Medals with Distinction - the highest possible rating. In addition, the group earned 14 gold medals, six silver medals with double distinction, four silver medals with distinction, and one silver medal. Presenting grade one were Fiona Fay, Lauren Konefal, Molly Stoetzle, and Elena Tellez. Catherine Fay and Penelope Wickwire performed Grade Two. Dancing grade three were Jessica Carta, Laura Colonna de Lega, Yazmin De Jesus, Anja Del-

l’Oso, Bridget Higgins, Isabella Lenoce, Samantha Mierzejewski, and Emma Ufferfilge. Grade four was danced by Meghan Crocetto, Sarah Godbout, Grace Higgins, and Andrea Toussaint. Presenting grade five Emily Dell’Orfano, Savannah Ngo, and Alexandra Santiago. Emily Augeri, Lauren Badin, Lyndsay Crescenti, Kayla Keathley, and Elizabeth Rambhia danced Grade Six. Kayleigh Crocetto performed Grade Seven.

Registered voters The Registrars of Voters is conducting its annual update of all registered voters in Durham. Every year, registrars review records to ensure all registered citizens’ information is accurate and current. Anyone who has moved in town, changed his\her name from how it was originally registered, have become a new citizen, or have not yet registered to vote, are encourage to fill out a new voter registration card. Residents who receive a notice from the Registrar’s office are requested to return it by May 1.

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The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., has scheduled a free community supper for Sunday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the church hall. The meal will be prepared and sponsored by Boy Scout 27. All are welcome. For more information, call (860) 349-9644 or email office@epiphanydurham.org.

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Middlefield/Rockfall’s Old Home Days has vendor openings for the June 8 celebration. The event is hoping to add to the menu with foods that promote health and made with natural ingredients. For more information and rates, call Carol SchweitzerSchilling at (86) 346-5081 or email carolsschilling@yahoo.com.

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Church of the Epiphany has rescheduled its annual chili contest for Saturday, March 2, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the parish hall, 196 Main St., Durham. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners in meatless, mild, hot and children’s (5 to 18) category. There is no entry fee but chili should be dropped off at the church at 3:45 p.m. An alternative meal for those who do not like chili will be available. Vote on your favorite recipe. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 349-6533.

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Fine time at Winterfest Town Times photo by Mark Dionne

Lyman Orchards held its 41st annual WinterFest celebration on the weekend of Feb. 23 and 24. Crowds came despite drizzly, warmish weather. Events included sampling food, tubing and snowboarding, as well as dogsled rides.

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Above: Charlotte Jacobson, 7, from Deep River, made friends with one of the many husky dogs.

A sea dragon won the People’s Choice Award on Saturday.

Right: One of the food vendors, Roger LaChance, gave away samples of locally made products.

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Letter to the Editor Dedicated To the editor: I have spent the past several weeks serving with CRHS student athletes, parents, Board of Education member Nancy Boyle, coaches, and Administrators on a selfstudy committee evaluating the CRHS Athletic Department’s compliance with Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Standards. Although everyone involved demonstrated a serious commitment to this process there are two people who should be singled out for special recognition. Vice Principal Brian Bodner was appointed as the lead facilitator for the self-study group. He did a remarkable job keeping everyone on task and within our deadline. Athletic Director Ted Lombardo provided countless hours compiling data, answering questions, and meeting with all five sub-commit-

tees to provide valuable information necessary to complete our self-study reports. These reports will now be forwarded to the CIAC to assist them in formulating their final evaluation of the CRHS Athletic Department. One of the most surprising findings for many members of the self-study committee was the fact that the athletic director for Regional School District 13 is only a part time position. Although there were certainly areas identified where best practices could improve some aspects of the Athletic Department the Committee unanimously agreed that Athletic Director Ted Lombardo has performed admirably for decades providing full- time service for part-time pay. The community owes him our gratitude for a lifetime of service. Michael Doyle Durham

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We can do it together As many of you already know, Old Home Days are June 7 and 8, and the theme is Discovering Our Resourcefulness. This is an exciting topic for our community, allowing us to showcase our resiliency, learn different ways to become more resourceful and share ideas that we have implemented in our homes and communities to become more self-sustaining. Middlefield and surrounding towns are just filled with people who garden, knit, crochet and quilt, who can vegetables and make jellies, and who are passionate about helping others and protecting the environment. The Coginchaug Area Transition group will have ongoing presentations about gardening, recycling and composting all day at its interactive educational tent. CAT is part of Transition US, which is a re-

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Coginchaug Area Transition source and catalyst for building resilient communities across the United States that are able to withstand severe energy, climate or economic shocks while creating a better quality of life in the process. CAT will provide local opportunities to participate in this worthwhile endeavor. The children’s activities will also have the theme of resourcefulness incorporated throughout the day. A highlight will be “Cryril The Socerer,” who will arrive with a creative presentation about recycling in which a wizard must save the day

when ogres are creating too much garbage for a community to handle. You will find out how to be on Cyril’s side of the equation rather than being a trash-creating ogre. There will be art projects with recycled materials, movement, live animals, and of course, an ice cream social. It will be a wonderful day to come together for funfilled sharing and learning. Remember, June 7 evening and June 8 all day at Peckham Park, starting with a parade on Saturday morning. Let’s get resourceful and resilient together while we have a blast. For further information about CAT opportunities and/or OHD children’s activities, email Carol Bufithis at carolbufithis@gmail.com.

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Devin Anderson, a fourth grade student at the Independent Day School in Middlefield, hosted a dinner to support the Don’t Walk By campaign in New York City. The Don’t Walk By campaign volunteers walk the streets of New York City in February and offer shelter, a meal, and medical care to the homeless. Devin became motivated to help the campaign after visiting the city several times and seeing homeless people on the street.

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From The Desk Of The First Selectman permarket, served with the Durham Fire Company, attended RSD13 events and offered lots of hugs. Offer on Powder Ridge parcel On Feb. 21, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to accept an offer on the 19.67 acre parcel in front of the Nerden Camp on Powder Hill Rd. The offer made by neighbors Vogel/Brown is $300,000. Since Sean Hayes (Brownstone) has the right of first refusal to buy the property, we will need to hold off for his answer. Following that, we will hold a public hearing to answer your questions before we go any further. Then the question to sell or not will be the subject of a town meeting. You can then vote yes or no. I can tell you that, as usual, the state is playing their shell game with their payments to Middlefield. It would be great to get the $300K for lots of reasons. It will help to mitigate tax increases. Tax relief ? You, no doubt have heard of the governor’s “Middle Class Tax Relief.” It involves the elimination of the car tax. The car tax makes up about 7 percent of our Grand List. The loss of that 7 percent must be made up — by who, you ask? You the taxpayer. The loss of the car tax

will cause a tax shift onto our home tax and onto our business community. The homeowners that will be hurt the most are those who have old cars with little property tax levied on them. They may save a few bucks on their car tax but their house tax, more than likely, will increase more than the car tax saved. It is true that our tax collector will buy fewer stamps and it does reduce her workload a bit. Also, the governor is offering a $25 Sales Tax exemption on clothing purchases. That’s very generous, except that I buy my clothes at Savers, Good Will and Salvation Army so I won’t be looking for the $25 tax exemption offered. Budget Finance Director Joe Geruch and I will present a hypothetical budget. Joe and I do the heavy lifting and then gladly turn it over to the Board of Finance. If you want to keep your taxes in check, you need to help.

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Reminiscing a bit over storm Charlotte, it reminded me of the good old days. When I was a kid, in a Charlotte-size storm we stuck it out and played board games. We couldn’t care less when school would resume. Snow blowers had not been invented. We ate Kraft Macaroni & Cheese from a well-stocked pantry. We had a cozy coal furnace. Fast forward 60 years. Today the state, in its infinite wisdom, helps us to “manage” storm events… as if we could manage such a storm with the simple reading of endless e-mails from state coordinators. The Charlotte snow was so deep and heavy our very powerful plow trucks were almost useless. I know many readers had cabin fever, but I want to remind you that getting you to Dunkin Donuts as soon as the snow stopped on Saturday was not our goal. Your safety and that of your neighbors was. Thanks for your understanding. Two big losses Recently we lost two unique people in the world of educating and serving people. Karen Smith was our long-time Levi Coe library director. One can not imagine the lives she touched in her years. Charlie Larson was the other. Charlie fed our hearts for 52 years. Some say that he had a “birth defect” since he had Down syndrome. I say no! He was perfect just the way he was. He, like Karen, played a quality of life roll in thousands of lives. Charlie never owned a house or drove a car, but he bagged groceries at the su-

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Editor’s note: Caitie CaseyLeonard is a seventh grade student in Nancy Earls’ class at Strong School. Students wrote editorials on topics of their own choice, researching the facts and statistics on their own. The only requirement was that it was something they felt strongly about. I bet you would rather ride a bike, motorcycle, or skateboard without a helmet; maybe because yours is broken, doesn’t fit, or you can’t find it. Maybe you like the feeling of wind in your hair. That is until you get hurt. Many people go to the ER or die every year because of not wearing a helmet. The most serious injuries are to the head. Ninety-one percent of people killed riding a bike in 2009 weren’t wear-

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ing helmets. Helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. Twelve percent of motorcyclists killed in crashes weren’t wearing helmets in states with universal helmet laws; 64 percent in states with partial helmet laws; and 79 percent in states with no helmet laws. Similarly, each year, injuries from skateboarding cause about 50,000 people to go to the ER and about 1,500 people to be hospitalized. Sixty percent of injuries are to people under 15 and the most common reason is that they didn’t wear a helmet. Head injuries can cause death and disabilities. Now that you know the risks of not wearing a helmet, I hope you rethink your decision. Go out and buy a new helmet.

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Editor’s note: Aubrey Figoras is a seventh grade student in Nancy Earls’ class at Strong School. Students wrote editorials on topics of their own choice, researching the facts and statistics on their own. The only requirement was that it was something they felt strongly about. “Retweet if you love our soldiers!” “Repost if you support our troops, ignore if you don’t!” Almost everyone has seen one of these commands on Twitter or Facebook, right? And what do you do? You repost it. But do you really love America’s soldiers? Do you support them like you support your favorite football team? Keep in mind the things we can do as I explain how our soldier’s don’t get as much credit and recognition as they deserve. You might think your room is pretty nice and spacious for just yourself, but try to imagine sharing it with five other people. This is how it is in the Mizan Foreword Operating Base in Afghanistan. Soldiers are working without hot showers, running water, and Internet. They have limited phone and electricity time. With soldiers packed into hallways, crannies, and even a bathroom that’s out of order, the men sleep at least six to a room. This particular

compound has a makeshift kitchen without a fridge, and no real showers. But these everyday necessities aren’t the only things a soldier has to deal with. A regular Army deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan is 12 months. Now, that’s not only 12 months of risking your life in the dangerous mountains of Afghanistan, its 12 months spent in harsh living conditions, 12 months fighting for your country, and 12 months without family. I’m sure many of you have traveled away from your family for a week or so, whether it be to camp, or maybe on a business trip, but can you imagine working in another country 6,652 miles away from your loved ones for 12 months? Our troops are devoted enough to do that for us. Don’t you think with everything a soldier endures for us, they deserve more credit and recognition than they get? Most soldiers you meet are humble about the service they provide our country. They work with valiance and refuse to back down until their operation is complete. “The 33,000 additional forces that I ordered to Afghanistan served with honor. They completed their mission,” said President Barack Obama in an announcement about our soldiers. I decided to survey Strong

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Middle School on how many people can name a U.S. soldier currently fighting in Afghanistan. I asked a total of 75 students and teachers the same three questions: Can you name a pro football player? Can you name a soldier currently fighting in the war? Do you think there’s more we can do to spread recognition of soldiers? Eighty-seven percent (65 people) could name a pro football player; 22 percent (17 people) were able to name a soldier currently fighting in the war; 88 percent (66 people) thought there was more we could do to spread recognition. As you can see, more people were able to name a football player, than a soldier. (I don’t even watch football, but I still know the names of Eli Manning and Tom Brady) But what if we had a world where the names of our soldiers were just as well known as the names of football players? Think about this: The average income across the NFL is approximately $1.4 million per year, whereas an American soldier earns an average of $15,600 per year. (However, keep in mind the living conditions and other expenses are already paid for.) A football player twists his ankle, and is taken out of the game. A soldier is expected to keep fighting, no matter how many injuries he might sustain. A football player is responsible for taking the ball, and running across a field. A soldier is responsible for the safety and welfare of his country. A football player disappoints us every season. A soldier makes us proud everyday. With a little awareness, we all might get to know the names of our soldiers just as well as we know the names of football players, and hopefully everyone will support our troops as much as they support football.

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Old Home Days Parade The Old Home Days Parade Committee is signing up marchers and musical units for its 2013 parade scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. The parade will step off at Rogers Manufacturing, continue through the center of Rockfall and Middlefield and end at Peckham Park. Any organization interested in being part of the 2013 Old Home Days Parade should contact Carrie Anderson at (860) 346-8954.

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ed that there were 37,000 cheerleaders in the Emergency Room in 2011. Also shocking is cheerleading causes 66 percent of catastrophic injuries among high school girls. Laura Jackson, a former cheerleader who was paralyzed from the neck down when doing a back tuck, said, “Who ever would have thought cheerleading would have killed someone or broken their neck? We were doing things that we didn’t think were dangerous because we are kids.” If we do not qualify cheerleading as a sport, the number of injuries will continue to grow as the popularity and the difficulty of the cheers increase.

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Editor’s note: Hailey Byrne is a seventh grade student in Nancy Earls’ class at Strong School. Students wrote editorials on topics of their own choice, researching the facts and statistics on their own. The only requirement was that it was something they felt strongly about. Cheerleading is an activity that has been increasing in popularity. Every year millions of girls and even some boys have been gaining interest in this activity. But did you know that most people do not consider cheerleading a sport? They reason that yelling and clapping does not take any skill. What they aren’t realizing is that yelling and clapping is just a fraction of what cheerleaders do. Cheerleading involves skills such as flexibility, timing, gymnastics and strength. Look up the word sport online and the definition is “any activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others.” Cheerleading involves physical exertion with tumbling and lifts. Many cheers involve flips, handsprings and other gymnastic-like abilities. Cheerleading also requires its members to lift teammates and support them during mounts and stunts. All of

these practices can be described as requiring physical exertion. Competitive cheerleading also involves a team competing against many other teams. Competitions are taken very seriously in the cheerleading world. They can last up to several hours with many months of practice. Cheerleading closely resembles the Olympic sport of Gymnastics. In order to be considered for the cheerleading squad in high school, you need to have gymnastics abilities such as being able to do flips. Many cheerleaders join other sports such as track just to stay fit for cheerleading. My cheerleading coach Felicia Potvin said, “The warm ups and stretches that my cheerleaders do are no different than what I see in a softball or basketball practice.” All of the millions of

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Science is spectacular Town Times photos by Mark Dionne

On Feb. 21, students from Brewster and Korn schools joined together for Science Night. Using multiple rooms and hallways at Brewster School, students displayed and explained the awesome power of science at work in their experiments.

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First grader Riley Biro, with help from her seventh grade brother Cameron, showed her collection of turtles, which included a Red Eared Slider, Pink Bellied Side Neck, Eastern Painted, African Side Necked, and a Diamond Backed Terrapin.

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Durham signs Clean Energy pledge Durham’s First Selectwoman Laura L. Francis recently signed a pledge to recommit the town to the Clean Energy Communities program, an Energize Connecticut initiative that incentivizes Connecticut municipalities to improve energy efficiency and promote the use of clean and renewable energy. Energize Connecticut helps homes and business save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Clean Energy Finance & Investment Authority, the state, and local electric and gas utilities, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Since February 2008, Durham has been a statewide leader in promoting energy efficiency and clean energy use. Under the expanded Clean Energy Communities program, Durham pledges to reduce its municipal building energy consumption 20 percent by 2018, and to voluntarily purchase 20 percent of its municipal electrical needs from clean, renewable sources by 2018. Through participation in energy-saving and renewable energy programs, Durham can earn points toward rewards. For example, when residents or businesses in Durham install a clean energy system, enroll in the CTCleanEnergyOptions program, or sign up to receive a Home Energy Solutions assessment, they earn points for the town. For every 100 points earned for renewable initia-

existing funds to make energy-saving improvements to a school. CL&P and CEFIA, the Clean Energy Communities program administrators, will work with the MiddlefieldDurham Clean Energy Task Force to create a Municipal Action Plan for the town that will guide them down an energy-saving path. Communities interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency that want to become a Clean Energy Community or recommit to the program, should visit www.energizect.com. Press release submitted by Energize Connecticut.

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Pet fair The fifth annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane. In addition to food and live music, a variety of canine demonstrations are planned, including search and rescue, agility and husky mushing. Children’s activities also are scheduled. For pets, a variety of free services will be available. Rabies vaccinations and micro-chipping are scheduled for a fee. The event features a “Parade of Stars”, with a parade of adoptable dogs. For more information, call (203) 988-1718 or visit www.helpwillysfriendspetfair.org.

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Anna Gargamelli of Durham asked for animal supplies for Help Willy’s Friends instead of gifts for herself on her recent eighth birthday. She is pictured with her rescued dogs and her gifts for HWF.

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Selectmen discuss ‘real offer’ on Powder Ridge parcel By Elisabeth Kennedy The Town Times Attorneys Ken Antin and John Corona were in attendance at the Feb. 19 Middlefield Board of Selectmen meeting to present an offer on the 19.67-acre parcel on Powder Hill Road. First Selectman John Brayshaw explained that the parcel, which is at the front entrance of Powder Ridge and south of the Nerden Camp, was held from the sale of Powder Ridge to Brownstone. Antin reported that an appraisal values the parcel at $300,000. Corona submitted an offer signed by neighbor Lori Vogel-Brown with a $50,000 deposit toward the purchase of the parcel. “We have a real offer,” Brayshaw said. “An unsolicited offer,” Bailey added. Antin explained that there are no broker fees with an unsolicited offer, which means significant savings to the town. Discussion ensued on whether restrictions on the Powder Ridge property transfer to the smaller parcel (i.e. no development). Corona indicated that the restrictions do not apply to the

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the same terms. Editor’s note: On Feb. 21, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to accept an offer on the 19.67-acre parcel. The board still needs to hold off on moving forward until Hayes responds. Storm response Public comment earlier in the meeting came from fire department representatives who stressed the importance of snow removal at the firehouse, making a public works vehicle available during medical or fire emergencies, and the fire chief ’s ability to contact town officials during a crisis. Brayshaw

explained that storm response and procedure issues will be the topic of discussion at a “Lessons Learned” session to be held with police, fire, public works and first selectmen. Also to be discussed is having a vendor list of companies in town who have equipment/vehicles like plows, bulldozers. CCM Peter Brown addressed the board again regarding his request that the town contact the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities regarding its legislative initiatives to reduce gun violence. Brayshaw read a let-

ter drafted to CCM, which was discussed by the board. Selectman David Burgess suggested the letter be reworded to request the information from Brown (basis for CCM’s 13-point conclusion) and eliminate rhetoric. Brayshaw reported that the town could not terminate its membership and association with CCM at this time. Selectman Ed Bailey added that the contract would end at the end of the fiscal year. He asked that Brayshaw inquire if CCM’s charter allows it to take such a position.

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The Durham Thunder fifth grade boys travel basketball team played on the big court at Sheehan High School and came away with a win. The Thunder played great defense right out of the gate and did a good job on the

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boards. Derek Grant, Max Temple and Hugh Barrett all had four points, Adam Copeland, Noah Kleczkowsi, Chris Onofrio, Ben Mariani and Del Cade were tied with two. The Durham Thunder fifth grade boys travel basketball team played their last regu-

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Durham Thunder fifth grade boys basketball team. Pictured, front row, from left: Ben Mariani, Max Temple, Justin Penney, Sean Carroll, Derek Grant, Adam Copeland. Back Row: Coach Copeland, Noah Kleczkowski, Hugh Barrett, Nico Kulpik, Chris Onofrio, Del Cade, Jacob Haglund, Coach Penney. lar season home game with a win vs. Old Saybrook. The Thunder jumped out to a 5-0 lead and never looked back, wining their second game in a row. Leading the way for the Thunder was Max Tem-

ple with 11 points, including four free throws in the fourth quarter. Chris Onofrio had five and Justin Penney, Derek Grant, Nico Kulpik, Hugh Barrett, and Del Cade were all tied with four. Things are

really coming together for the team just in time for the end of the season tournament. The Thunder will travel to Milford to play in the CT Hoopfest tournament. Submitted by Scott Penney

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Coginchaug girls advance to semis, lose to Cromwell On Monday, Feb. 18, powered by 22 big points from Morgan Kuehnle, the girls advanced past Hyde to the semi-finals of the Shoreline tournament. Kuehnle scored 16 of her points in the second half, allowing the Devils to overcome a 22-25 half-time deficit and get to a final victory margin of 51-43. I was unfortunately not able to see this game, being in Enfield to see the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valiant effort up north, so I have no further details, but bravo to Morgan for an outstanding game. On Thursday, Feb. 21, the Lady Devils were the visitor in their own gym, as the

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Sports Continued from page 16 Coginchaug facility was host for the tournament, but the fourth ranked Devils had to play the top seeded Panthers, making the Panthers the home team. Cromwell was a team that was undefeated, and had beaten the Devils twice already, first by 15, and most recently by 27 points. With Cromwell’s two big girls, Janelle Harrison and Lindsay Langenauer figuring to dominate inside play, and guards Emily Appleby and Kelly Flanagan leading the outside attack, it figured to be a long and difficult night for the Lady Devils. The thing is, Coginchaug had a plan. They played oppressive defense, forcing Cromwell to take awkward shots, and were deliberate on offense, keeping the number of possessions down for both teams, and allowing Cromwell less time to wear down the Devil’s defense. And it worked pretty darn well. The Panthers missed their first five shots, while Kim Romanoff opened the scoring with a two. Cromwell finally connected on a trey to go ahead at the four minute mark, but after some more deliberate offense, Jessica Solomon again put Coginchaug up with a basket. Another three-pointer from Cromwell gave them a 6-4 lead after one period. The second period again started slow, as the teams traded baskets over the first three minutes, with Romanoff scoring for the Devils, when there was a small flurry of baskets over the next three minutes. Romanoff tied the score at 8, then after a Cromwell buck-

Senior Night Photos by Karen Kean

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Seniors Jeff Grumm, Alex Kotrady, Jackson Doyle and Mike Bongiorno with their families. et, Audrey Arcari again knotted the score with a steal and basket. Cromwell was again able to answer, but Romanoff dropped in still another bucket. With three minutes left in the half, the Panthers again surged ahead, but they committed their seventh foul on a Mikayla Wyskiel rebound, and Mikayla dropped in both ends of the one and one to knot the score at 14 all. Neither team could get in the scoring column for the remainder of the half, leaving the halftime score at a whopping 14-14. The third period saw a continuation of the very deliberate pace by the Devils, but Cromwell had a bit more luck in getting the basketball to fall, as they scored eleven to the Devils seven, with Romanoff dropping in five of those, and Morgan Kuehnle getting the other two. So entering the final period, the Panther led by four points, 25-21.

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tled off three straight baskets plus an “and one” on the last to lead by eight, 36-28, with one minute remaining. In that final minute, Romanoff made things closer with two quick baskets and a free throw, along with a single free throw from Katelyn Williams, but Cromwell connected on three of six from the charity stripe which was enough to salt away the 39-34 victory. Kim Romanoff was brilliant in a losing cause, doing the majority of the ball handling in the deliberate offense, and still scoring 20 of Coginchaug’s 34 points. She also tied for the rebounding lead with four, and has a steal and an assist. Morgan Kuehnle was the other top re-

bounder with four, also scoring four points, stealing a ball and blocking a shot. Jessica Solomon scored three, grabbed three rebounds and blocked a shot. Olivia Corazzini had three rebounds and two points. Audrey Arcari had two points, two rebounds, and a steal. Off the bench, Mikayla Wyskiel scored two and grabbed one rebound, and Katelyn Williams scored one and had a steal. The loss knocked the Devils out of the Shoreline conference tournament, with Cromwell taking the Championship game against Morgan by a 44-33 score. Next up for Coginchaug is

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Coginchaug re-committed themselves to defense to start the fourth period, shutting Cromwell out for better than four minutes, while Romanoff scored a bucket, and Jessica Solomon dropped in one of two from the line to make it a one point game. The top-seeded Panthers started to get back on track, as they scored a two, and after an Olivia Corazzini bucket again made it a one point game, knocked in both ends of a one and one try from the charity stripe. Kuehnle scored off of a Romanoff assist to again make it a one point game, with Cromwell ahead 29-28 with two minutes remaining, but with a turnover and a missed shot for the Devils, Cromwell rat-

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the 12-8 Lady Tigers of Bullard Havens Tech in the state class M tournament, played Tuesday, Feb. 26. If they get past that game, they would travel to Notre DameFairfield, or host North Branford in a second round game at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1. Tough loss at Enfield On Monday, Feb. 18th, the

Coginchaug boys travelled to Enfield to take on the 14-3 Raiders. It figured to be a game that Coginchaug would have difficulty being competitive in. But the Blue Devils came out strong, with a 14 all tie after one period, a 27-26 lead at the half, and actually had a 42-38 lead entering the final period. Devin Rodrigue got things going in the last period, scor-

ing off of a Jackson Doyle feed. After an Enfield bucket, Rodrigue hat a single free throw to put the Devils up 4540. But the Raiders went on a 8-1 tear, with only a single Alex Kotrady charity hit interrupting the onslaught, putting the Devils behind by a 46-48 count with three minutes remaining. After trading missed baskets, Jack Granger made a steal, and drove the length of the court to tie the game at 48 with 90 ticks left on the clock. Enfield worked the clock on their next possession, then took a three with 45 seconds left, that missed the mark, and Jackson Doyle managed to corral. At the other end, Jackson took the ball hard to the basket, and though it rolled off the rim, it looked like Rodrigue had a good chance for the rebound, but Jackson was called for a travel on the drive, giving the Raiders another possession.

Enfield got the ball to their end in good shape, but the Devils gave them trouble in getting an open look at the basket. Finally, just before time expired, Paul Lima of Enfield took a step-back three-pointer that swished through the net as the buzzer sounded, giving Lima a game high 18 points, and the Raiders a 51-48 win. I had Devin Rodrigue down for 16 points to lead the Devils in scoring, but the official scorebook had both Rodrigue and Jackson Doyle for 13 points. Rodrigue added five rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal, while Doyle added four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Alex Kotrady led the team in both rebounding with seven, and steals with four, also contributing five points, a block and an assist. Mike Bongiorno led the team in assists with five, adding six points, three steals and a rebound.

Jack Granger scored ten points, adding three steals, a rebound and an assist. Off the bench, Jeff Grumm grabbed two rebounds, blocked two shots and had a steal, and Josh Smith scored a point. Devils fall to Valley On Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Devils hosted the Warriors of Valley Regional, who entered undefeated in Shoreline conference play, and left undefeated as well. Coginchaug started strong, forcing Valley to miss shots, and ended the first period with a 7-7 tie. But from there on, it was all downhill. Valley scored 23 points in the second period, while Coginchaug managed only a single Devin Rodrigue basket in the period, giving the Warriors a 21 point lead at the half. Valley extended the lead by nine points in the third period and 13 more in the fourth, for the final score of 71-28, with

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Men’s league

Town Times welcomes news and scores from all sports leagues in Durham and Middlefield. Information and photos can be sent to: Town Times, P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, 06455. Information also can be faxed to (203) 639-0210, or emailed to: news@towntimes.com.

Durham Mens League points as he poured in 36 points including seven 3-pointers to lead Allstate (2-4) to a 20 point win. Allstate opened the game with a 17-4 start and never looked back. Mike Bertrand added 12 for Allstate. Ryan Donecker had 19 for Hitchin Post (0-7) Young Gunz 55, Durham Dental 48–After a slow start for both teams, the Young Gunz overcame an 18-17 halftime deficit to defeat Durham Dental. Greg Bereski led the Gunz with 20 and Alex Schade followed with 13. Dan Pease scored 14 of Dental’s 30 second half points to finish with 17 in the loss. Timeout Taverne 55, Connecticut Sign 51–Pete Doering scored 26 and Timeout Taverne (4-2) went 14 of 21 at the foul line in the 2nd half as they held off a late charge by Connecticut Sign (3-3). Preston Beverly was the top CT Sign scorer with 18.

Scott Tax Group 65, Durham Dental 56-Durham Dental couldn’t overcome a very slow start and fell by 9 points to Scott Tax (6-1). Chris Staab and Keith Ferguson led Scott Tax with 21 ad 15 respectively. Chris Haywood hit on five 3-pointers to finish with 18 and Mark Crayton added 13 for Dental, who fell to a 3-4 record with the loss. Scott Strang

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Pitching clinic Registration is now open for Coginchaug Little League’s four-week baseball pitching clinic from March 9 through April 6. The clinic, instructed by Sal Santanello, is open to all Farm, Minors, Majors and Intermediate players from league age 8-13. Three separate skill levels are available to help group players by ability so that they get the most from the instruction. The clinic runs four Saturdays (clinic not held during Easter weekend) for 30 minutes per week at the gym at Lake Grove/Rushford School on Route 68 in Durham. A family member is required to come and catch for the player. Both should bring a glove. Baseballs are provided. There is a fee. This clinic is for first-time pitchers to start off with good fundamentals, and for more experienced pitchers to improve technique. To register your son, visit www.coginchaugll.org. For more information, contact Scott Strang at scott_strang@yahoo.com.

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Pre-School Mother Goose (18 to 30 months) Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Time for Tots (2 1/2 to 3 1/2) Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime (3 1/2 to 5) Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Bedtime Storytime (2 to 4) Mondays at 7 p.m. (wear pajamas)

Coginchaug Little League is accepting applications for a scholarship for graduating seniors attending college or trade school this fall. Applicants must have played for Coginchaug Little League for at least three years. Other eligibility, criteria, and requirements can be accessed online by downloading an application at coginchaugll.org. Students can also inquire at their guidance office. All applications and required materials must be postmarked by April 6, 2013. For more information, call Tonya Little at (860) 349-8678.

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Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. The Durham Library is a drop-off location for Toys of Hope, which is providing toys to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Please leave new, unwrapped toys for children of any age in the Toys of Hope box in the library hallway.

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Musical lunch

The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch for Wednesday, March 13, at noon. Menu includes corned beef, boiled potatoes, carrots, cabbage, Irish soda bread and a shamrock cookie. A fee is charged. Reservations are required by March 11. For

The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a musical for Friday, March 15, at noon. Menu includes New England clam chowder, cheese ravioli, Italian blend vegetable and dessert. A fee is charged. Entertainment by the Valley Shore Acapella

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Sweet Adelines Spare Time, is planned. Reservations are required by March 15. For more information, call (860) 349-7121.

CPR class The Durham Activity Center has scheduled a CPR training class for seniors on Thursday, March 21, from noon to 2 p.m. Hands-on training and booklets are

provided. A fee is charged. For more information, call Amanda Pedersen at (860) 349-3153.

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Knitting and crocheting

Knitters and crocheters meet every Thursday morning at 9:30 at the Middlefield Senior Center for coffee and knitting. Bring your unfinished project or learn a new one. The group also makes afghans for the Middlesex Cancer Center and the MidState Cancer Center. Yarn and needles are available.

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tention to those age 60 and older. Call the center once you have received all forms of income and all 1099 forms. Also bring last year’s income tax returns. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Antoinette at (860) 3497121.

Blood pressure screenings

Free Blood Pressure Screenings are held every first and third Wednesday of each month at noon at the Middlefield Senior Center. No appointment is necessary.

Durham senior lunches

Senior lunches are offered every Monday and Wednesday at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The Elderly Nutrition program is designed to provide nutritional meals, at a low cost to persons ages 60 and over and their spouses. To cover the cost of the meal, a suggested donation is welcomed. To make lunch reservations, call Amanda Pedersen, senior cafe manager, at (860) 3493153. Bingo is offered every Wednesday at 1 p.m. following the luncheon.

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The Durham/Middlefield Senior Bus is available for transportation to activities on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no fee for this service. Planned trips include: The Christmas Tree Shops in Manchester and Orange, Yankee Candle in Deerfield,

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Seniors Continued from page 22 Mass., IKEA, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Evergreen Walk, WFSB Better Yet Connecticut, Stew Leonards, Foot Prints, Maritime Aquarium, Mystic Village and the Thimble Islands, to name a few. The bus schedule can be found at various establishments in Durham, such as the library, the Durham Activity Center, Town Hall and online at www.townofdurhamct.org. Call (860) 3475661 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make a reservation.

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Senior exercise Senior exercise is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Durham Activity Center. Two classes are offered: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no cost for Durham residents 60 and over.

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St. Luke’s supports successful aging and independent living serving veterans and elders. Free services provided are friendly visiting, out-of-area medical transportation, transportation for elderly veterans to VA hospitals, grocery shopping services, minor home repair, information/resource referral, individual case management, education/advocacy, The Gatekeeper Program, Access4Care and St. Luke’s Apartments on Broad Street in Middletown. For specific information on their services, call (860) 347-5661. St.

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Dial-A-Ride provides curbto-curb transportation for the elderly and disabled. This service can be used for medical appointments, shopping, banking and other places, and is available five days a week. Call (860) 347-3313 for a reservation. There is a fee.

Luke’s is located at 760 Saybrook Road in Middletown. The Middlefield Senior Center is located in the Middlefield Community Center at 405 Main Street. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for any programs or for lunch (monthly menus can be picked up at the senior center or Town Hall) in the Senior Café (serving on Monday, Wednesday and Friday), contact Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121. The Durham 60 Plus Club meets at the Durham Activity Center the second and fourth Monday of each month, September through June, at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m and newcomers are most welcomed.

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Grant to help Durham Library update children’s area By Mark Dionne The Town Times

The Durham Public Library recently received a grant to help improve the children’s play and picture book area. A $2,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County will provide part of the funding for the project. According to Children’s Librarian Christine Michaud, the project will open up the children’s area. Currently, a large part of the picture book collection is out of sight of the children’s play area, around the corner and blocked by the back of some shelving. Michaud discovered that a disproportionate number of picture books filed in A to B or W to Z are checked out because they sit on the more accessible shelves. Many picture books are almost tucked away from patrons looking for them. The library will replace the felt board wall with lower shelves to open up more bookshelves to the youngest library patrons. The felt board and puppet theater will survive the reorganization

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Children in the play area of the Durham Public Library can’t see the picture books on the other side of this wall. A recent grant will help make the area more kid-friendly. by being moved to the emergency exit corner. “It should improve the sight lines quite a bit,” said Michaud. Low bins, reaching into the play area, will offer picture books at an appealing height for children to browse and will provide an additional connection from the stacks to the play area. “These funds will enable us to open up the preschool area of the children’s department and encourage children to browse for books that engage their interests, which in turn helps children to develop a love of reading,” Michaud concluded in a press release. The grant also provides funding for the purchase of additional early concept books, such as alphabet and color books. The new layout also should

improve the library experience for older children, Michaud points out. To make space in the children’s area, the shelves for new releases aimed at elementary aged children will be moved around the corner to join the

rest of the elementary fiction collection. Michaud hopes to have the bulk of the work done in midApril with the project finished by mid-May, but the exact reorganization schedule has not been set.

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The Masonicare Behavioral Health Team (l to r:) Andrea Joseph, LCSW; Richard Kull, MD; Bonnie Piascyk, APRN

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