Volume 20, Number 33
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New First Night plans for Middlefield iday season on Nov. 30. The event is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., alMiddlef ield Park and though the centerpiece of the Recreation has planned multi- tradition festivity, the tree ple activities around the town lighting, will be significantly green area to usher in the hol- different this year. A pine tree, that has dominated the Middlefield town green for many years and served as a Christmas tree for many ceremonies, has been dead for several years and is scheduled to be taken down before Nov. 30. At the Nov. 19 Middlefield Board of Selectman meeting, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw This pine tree has long been prominent noted that the on Middlefield’s town green as well as the tree had been inspected Christmas tree at the center of the annual tree lighting ceremony. It will be taken down by arborists and had to before this year’s holiday event, according come down. to town officials. |(Mark Dionne\Town Times) Town Times
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According to Brayshaw, the town is considering recommendations for a replacement tree. According to Middlefield Park and Recreation Director Chris Hurlbert, Middlefield Federated Church officials also had to agree to the tree’s removal since the land is church land. As a substitute for the tree lighting ceremony a pair of much smaller, newly-planted trees will be used. “We’re going to use all the lights that used to be on the big one,” Hurlbert said. “Hopefully, you can see those babies from space.” The tree lighting ceremony used to be run by the Junior Women’s Club, but was taken over on short notice last year by Park and Recreation. This year multiple activities in different locations have been planned. “We’ve expanded it quite a bit,” Hurlbert said. Activities will start at 4:30 p.m. with Story Time and crafts at the Levi Coe Library and a Craft Bazaar at the Middlefield Children’s Center. According to Jen Hogan at Middlefield Children’s Center, See Tree / Page 9
Three Coginchaug alums at UMass, ready to perform. From left: Greta Wilt, Kyle Backus, Alex Holderman |(Alex Holderman / Submitted)
Coginchaug alums to march in Macy’s parade By Charles Kreutzkamp Special to The Citizen
At 2:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, three Coginchaug alums planned to rise out of bed to prepare their musical instruments. Alex Holderman, Greta Wilt, and Kyle Backus were to march in the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, the University of Massachusetts Marching Band applied to participate in the parade and was accepted. Although the band has marched in three presidential inaugural parades, this is the first time it will march in New York City on Thankgiving Day, broad-
cast on televisions around the world. After rising at 2:30 a.m., band members were scheduled to rehearse in front of Macy’s at 4 a.m. before they would begin the parade march at 7:45 a.m.. Songs selected include “God Bless America”,” the school’s fight song, “Roll Down The Field,” and, to honor the Red Sox winning the world championship, “Sweet Caroline.” Alex Holderman says for him the march is “just another gig, but this time we’re performing for our biggest audience ever.” See Parade / Page 9
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Vegetarian perspective on holiday challenges Bonnie Makarewich, in her Durham kitchen, where she in place of riprepares vegetarian meals. | (Diana Carr\Special to Town Times) cotta or cottage cheese. As a substitution for one egg, use ¼ cup of applesauce, ½ mashed William J. Witkowski, D.M.D. 360 Main Street banana, P.O. Box 177 or 1 taAllan A. Witkowski, D.M.D. Durham, CT blespoon of f laxseeds and three hours. Use the edges We will submit claims to all insurances 860-349-1123 of the wax paper to lift the three tablespoons of water. For folks who will be saying fudge out of the pan. nay to the ham and stocking up on those veggies this holiday season, here’s a recipe for Hollandaise sauce from It’s Only Natural’s recipe bookUSPS 021-924 let. Place in a food proces-
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While it’s a glorious time of year, with all the feasts and festivities, it can be a bit of a challenge for vegans and vegetarians as they look for alternatives to traditional holiday fare. Durhamite Bonnie Makarewich, who has been a vegetarian since 1975, knows about the challenges. “ T h a n k sg iv i n g i s t he toughest holiday because turkey is the focus of the meal,” she said. “Eating is such a social activity, and being a vegetarian sets you apart. We used to host a big feast for extended family, but people started feeling awkward because I was cooking separately for myself and not participating in the traditional mea l . Now my “Thanksgiving is the toughest immediate family holiday because turkey is and I go out to eat for Thanksgiving. the focus of the meal,”said “Eating is such Bonnie Makarewich, of a social and cul- Durham, who has been a tural thing, with thousands of years vegetarian since 1975. of symbolic meaning. W hen you don’t participate in the meal, sor or blender: a 12.3 oz. box it’s difficult for both parties.” of silken tofu, ¼ cup of extra But Makarewich would say virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon that the rewards outweigh of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablethe challenges. “I can em- spoon of nutritional yeast, ½ brace the natural world and teaspoon of dried tarragon, 1 appreciate it more,” she said. tablespoon of sesame tahini, And she still enjoys the ½ cup of plain soymilk, and 1 foods she loves. For stuff- teaspoon of turmeric. To round off your meal, ing, she substitutes vegetable broth for the chicken or try pecan fudge. Here’s the turkey broth; adds broken-up recipe (also taken from It’s bread, herbs, and onions and Only Natural’s recipe bookcelery that she sautés in but- let). You’ll need 1/2 cup of ter; and bakes for 45 minutes vegan cream cheese; ½ cup of non-hydrogenated margaat 350 degrees. For gravy, she sautés fresh rine, softened; 4 cups of conmushrooms in butter, re- fectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon moves the mushrooms, adds of vanilla extract; ½ cup of cornstarch or f lour (as a unsweetened cocoa powder; thickener) to the broth made and ½ cup of chopped pefrom the mushrooms and cans. Line an 8-inch square butter, adds a little tamari pan with wax paper. In a food or soy sauce and vegetable processor blend the cream broth, then puts the chopped cheese and margarine unmushrooms back in the pan. til smooth. Add the confec“People never know the dif- tioners’ sugar, vanilla, and ference between this and cocoa powder until smooth. meat gravy,” Makarewich Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and work in the said. Being a vegan myself, this nuts. Press the fudge into the reporter has learned some pan, using a knife or metal “tricks of the trade” along the spatula to spread it evenly. way. Mashed tofu can be used Refrigerate until firm, about
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Many families will be traveling for the holidays, and after multiple cross country trips with my kids, I have a handful of tips to share on air travel with small children. Today, we discuss flying with babies, from birth to 12 months. Save money by flying with your child as a lap baby. Any child over two is required to have a purchased seat, but before two, kids can fly free. My kids were lap babies as long as possible. If you are traveling with a lap baby, see if the gate attendant can put you next to an empty seat. I’ve had quite a bit of success with this request. If you do purchase a seat, bring the car seat. If your child has a purchased set, the FAA recommends infants are placed in a rear-facing, airplane approved child restraint system. Babies usually like to sleep in their car
seats, both at the airport and on the plane. Car seats can be gate checked if your child is lap baby. Wear your infant. Using a child carrier, your hands will be free and your child will be snug. On the plane, some flight crews don’t allow babies to be in the carrier for takeoff and landing, but some do. Be prepared for either scenario. Bring a stroller that folds up easily. Make sure any layovers are long enough to retrieve the stroller and still make it to your next gate. Pre-board. Passengers traveling with little ones are given the opportunity to pre-board. Getting your baby settled before takeoff can be great. If you are on a flight that doesn’t have assigned seats, pre-boarding makes for a great seat selection. Sit in the back, unless you have a tight connection. The back of the plane is less crowded, close to bathrooms, and the loud white noise
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Candelora to host internet safety forum State Rep. Vi ncent Candelora has scheduled an internet safety forum for Thursday, Dec. 5 to help educate parents on internet safety, cyber bullying, social media and cell phone apps. The program is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the North Bra n ford I nter med i ate School cafeteria, 654 Foxon
Road, North Branford. Candelora scheduled the forum in response to parents expressing concern about what their children are doing online, without their knowledge and worry that they lack sufficient understanding of the cyber world in which children interact. Scott Driscoll, a state cap-
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in the Fellowship Hall. The United Churches of Durham has scheduled its annual Christmas Bazaar for the same day. In addition to the holiday stroll, free babysitting will be available at the Durham Activity Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local businesses have planned special events around town and many businesses will collect non-perishable items for the Durham Food Pantry.
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The traditional Coginchaug/Cromwell Thanksgiving Day football game took on an added importance this year that will extend far beyond the results on the field. The teams partnered with the Homes for the Brave veterans’ transitional housing program in Bridgeport and dedicated the game to help raise awareness about the issue of homeless military veterans. The first annual “Homes for the Brave Bowl” was played at Cromwell’s Pierson Park on Thanksgiving. The Homes for the Brave veterans’ transitional housing program serves veterans from across the state.
The Durham Holiday Stroll is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7. Participants should gather at the Town Green for the Holiday Tree Lighting at 4 p.m., to kick off the first annual holiday stroll caroling on Main Street. Carolers will head north on the east side of Main Street, finishing at the steps of the church, where the children’s choir will perform. Refreshments will follow
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Bridgeport to dedicate the game to help raise awareness about the issue of homeThe t r a d i t i o n a l less military veterans. The first annual “Homes for the Coginchaug/Cromwell Thanksgiving Day football Brave Bowl” will be played game will take on an added at Cromwell’s Pierson Park importance this year that will at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving, extend far beyond the results Nov. 28. The Homes for the Brave on the field. The teams have partnered with the Homes veterans’ transitional housfor the Brave veterans’ tran- ing program serves vetersitional housing program in ans from across the state.
It provides the housing and services necessary to help homeless veterans return to productive and meaningful lives. The organization gives homeless veterans access to a comprehensive array of services designed to help them relearn the lesson from their military service: that hard work and responsibility lead to independence. Homes for the Brave reminds us of
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the courage and strength of our soldiers who have sacrificed so much to protect our way of life. It is a sanctuary for those who have returned home bearing the physical, mental and emotional scars of combat so that we may live in freedom and security. Cromwell head coach Chris Eckert spoke about the decision to dedicate the Thanksgiving Day game to members of the military. “I loved the idea from the very beginning. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for what we have while also thanking the people that provided those things for us. The Homes for the Brave Bowl commemorates our thanks
to all the service men and women who have fought for us, past and present.” Coginchaug head coach Joh n B oz z i c onc u r re d . “Chris and I wanted to dedicate the game to a local cause, to something that touched both communities, and nothing is more local than raising awareness about veterans’ issues. Members of the military don’t fight for a particular zip code. They fight for all of us and so we all owe a debt of gratitude to veterans everywhere, especially those who need our help to regain their rightful place in society. The “Homes See Veterans / Page 18
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Kennedy’s 1963 Thanksgiving message John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated Nov. 22, 1963, an event that occurred 50 years ago this month. By the time this national tragedy unfolded, Kennedy had already penned his Thanksgiving Day address. The proclamation was dated Nov. 4, 1963 and released to public domain Nov. 5, 1963, by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The new president, Lydon Johnson, asked that the late president’s address be made widely available to the public, urging churches, and others conducting public ceremonies, to use Kennedy’s words when commemorating Thanksgiving Day. Here is an excerpts from Johnson’s Thanksgiving Day remarks, followed by the complete text of President Kennedy’s holiday message. From President Johnson: To n i g h t , on this Thanksgiving, I come before you to ask your help, to ask your strength, to ask your prayers that God may guard this Republic and guide my
every labor. All of us have lived through seven days that none of us will ever forget. We are not given the divine wisdom to answer why this has been, but we are given the human duty of determining what is to be, what is to be for America, for the world, for the cause we lead, for all the hopes that live in our hearts. A great leader is dead; a great Nation must move on. Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose. I am resolved that we shall win the tomorrows before us. So I ask you to join me in that resolve, determined that from this midnight of tragedy, we shall move toward a new American greatness. More than any generation before us, we have cause to be thankful, so thankful, on this Thanksgiving Day. Our harvests are bountiful, our factories flourish, our homes are safe, our defenses are secure. We live in peace. The good will of the world pours out for us. But more than these bless-
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President Kennedy at Rice University, 1962, where he gave his “moon speech” endorsing the Apollo mission. Vice President Lyndon Johnson can be seen in the background to the left. (NASA.) ings, we know tonight that in the first year of his first Administration proclaimed our system is strong. November 26, 1789, as “a day President Kennedy’s of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acThanksgiving message: Over three centuries ago, knowledging with grateful our forefathers in Virginia hearts the many signal favors and in Massachusetts, far of Almighty God” and called from home in a lonely wil- upon the people of the new derness, set aside a time of republic to “beseech Him to thanksgiving. On the ap- pardon our national and other pointed day, they gave rev- transgressions... to promote erent thanks for their safety, the knowledge and practice for the health of their chil- of true religion and virtue... dren, for the fertility of their and generally to grant unto fields, for the love which all mankind such a degree bound them together and for of temporal prosperity as He the faith which united them alone knows to be best.” And so too, in the midst with their God. So too when the colo- of America’s tragic civil nies achieved their indepen- war, President Lincoln prodence, our first President claimed the last Thursday
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of November 1863 as a day to renew our gratitude for America’s “fruitful fields,” for our “national strength and vigor,” and for all our “singular deliverances and blessings.” Much time has passed since the first colonists came to rocky shores and dark forests of an unknown continent, much time since President Washington led a young people into the experience of nationhood, much time since President Lincoln saw the American nation through the ordeal of fraternal war--and in these years our population, our plenty and our power have all grown apace. Today we are a nation of nearly two hundred million souls, stretching from coast to coast, on into the Pacific and north toward the Arctic, a nation enjoying the fruits of an ever-expanding agriculture and industry and achieving standards of living unknown in previous history. We give our humble thanks for this. Yet, as our power has grown, so has our peril. Today we give our thanks, most of all, for the ideals of honor and faith we inherit from our forefathers — for the decency of purpose, steadfastness of resolve and strength of will, for the courage and the humility, which they possessed and which we must seek every day to emulate. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. Let us therefore proclaim our gratitude to Providence for manifold blessings — let us be humbly thankful for inherited ideals — and let us resolve to share those blessings and those ideals with our fellow human beings throughout the world. Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, in See Kennedy / Page 15
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the Craft Bazaar should feature about 15 tables of crafts such as scarves and figurines and will run until 8 pm. Carol singing begins at the trees at 5:30 p.m. and children can also enter a raffle to be Santa’s helper. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. for the tree lighting. After, there will be pictures with Santa at the Middlefield Community Center between 6:30 and 8 p.m. timed in shifts according to a ticket system. During that same time frame, Craft Time will be available at the Middlefield Federated Church and at the community center. The crafts in the community center will be run by Durham/Middlfield Youth and Family Services. First Night also has a charitable component this year with collections of canned good and non-perishable food items for the Middlefield Food Pantry, coats for Coats for CT, and personal items, phone cards, and non-perishable food items for the military. The First Night ceremony is named to mark the first night of the holiday season. As the fliers for the event note, “Start the season off right with helping others!” Referring to Coats for CT, Hurlbert said, “I’d like to get 100 coats if we could.”
Press Release Last week, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced results of a nine-month study into the gender wage gap in Connecticut’s workforce. In January, the governor directed the state Department of Labor, led by Commissioner Sharon Palmer, and the Department of Economic and Community Development, led by Commissioner Catherine Smith, to study and recommend ways to eliminate pay inequity. “In this day and age it’s unacceptable for women, doing the same work, to earn less than men for no reason other than being a woman. Earlier this year, I created a task force headed by the state’s labor and economic development agencies to examine Connecticut’s wage gap,” Malloy said. The governor outlined a list of “achievable recommendations” to help eliminate gender wage discrimination and bring full economic equality in the workplace. According to a study by the American Association of University Women, when comparing the median earnings of full-time, year-round workers, the gender pay gap
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Holderman said the trio knew each other in high school and that although they perform in different sections, they still frequently do lunch together. Greta Wilt said, “I like the fact that I know people from Durham in the band because many people in the band went to high schools together.” “We all kind of knew each other before UMass,” Holderman said, “but we definitely have bonded more over being in band.” “When I went to college, I knew that I wanted to be in some sort of musical ensemble because I’ve played the French horn since fourth grade,” Wilt said. “I heard
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wonderful things about the marching band prior to arriving at UMass and heard that it would be a great opportunity to meet new people. … It was a little daunting at first because I hadn’t marched before or played the mellophone, so band camp… was terrifying for me. However, I love marching band now, and the fact that we get to march at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is a huge bonus!” T he U Mass Ma rch i ng Band is the largest collegiate marching band in the northeast, boasting over 400 members from three countries and 18 states. The band’s moment was set to be televised at 11:24 a.m. when it was scheduled to pass the Macy’s Star.
is 23 percent nationally and 22 percent in Connecticut. The Governor’s Gender Wage Gap Task Force studied factors that contribute to Connecticut’s private sector gender wage gap, identified best practices to address the inequity, and recommended actions that can be taken by businesses to remedy the problem. “I am proud that Connecticut is making strides in our efforts to monitor the gender wage gap that not only hurts women and families, but is harmful to our state’s economy,” said Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman. She urged the private sector to consider these recommendations. The recommendations of the task force are focused on the following themes: awareness, education, support for working women, monitoring, and promoting pay equity in the private sector. Some of the recommendations include: Increase awareness of the gender wage gap by holding a conference on pay equity, promoting trainings that combat gender bias and generating educational materials about existing equal pay laws that can be used in private companies; Re c o g n i z e t h e “ b e s t
businesses for women” in Connecticut; Coordinate with programs designed to encourage girls and minority groups to explore non-traditional occupations, particularly in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.) Encourage colleges and universities to teach students, especially young women, how to leverage their market value in the private sector by negotiating their salaries and starting positions; Encourage companies to self-audit, evaluate, and correct any gender pay gaps; Encourage companies to limit the practice of pay secrecy by publishing salary ranges and to foster open discussion among employees regarding wages; Identify and promote private-sector jobs that offer greater levels of long-term e co n o m i c s e c u r i ty fo r women; and Develop a methodology for companies serving as state contractors of goods and services to report on gender pay equity. Because women play an increasingly important role in the financial security of families, wage disparity between genders is not just a
“women’s concern” but also a broader economic issue. The task force reports that while more mothers than ever before are the sole or primary source of family income, women in Connecticut are more likely than men to fall below the federal poverty level and self-sufficiency standard. “Equal wages for women would be a huge economic stimulus and bring greater stability to thousands of households in Connecticut,” Smith said. Smith also said that while Connecticut has made progress to improve pay equity in recent years, more must be done before the gender wage gap is eliminated. “We are hopeful that these recommendations will bring us several steps closer toward closing the gender pay gap that unfortunately still exists in this country,” Palmer said. “With the current pay inequities, a woman is making thousands less each year – and this has a detrimental impact on the social and economic health of our families and the entire state. While we need to raise awareness, we also must take specific actions to positively impact today’s working women as well as the workforce of the future.”
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Main St., Durham, on Nov. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., you can get a picture of your animal companion sitting with Old Kris Kringle. The money raised will benefit the Durham Animal Response Team (D.A.R.T.). “This is D.A.R.T.’s second annual pet photo with Santa,” said Brenda Eddy, the owner of Main Street Feed and a member of D.A.R.T. “We hope to get more attendance every year in order to raise money for our animal rescue educational programs. This is not your typical pet photo. You can bring any pet — dogs, cats, reptiles, goats. Kids can be in the picture, too.” Also on Nov. 30, The Skincare Studio, 454 Main Street, Durham, will have a holiday open house from 1 to 5 p.m.. Your shopping experience will be made even more enjoyable by the hors d’oeuvres and wine that will be served. You won’t want to miss the tree lighting on the Durham green on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m., rain or shine. Hot chocolate, cookies, Santa, and sing-alongs with the Coginchaug High School’s brass band are sure to delight. On Dec. 7 and 14, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Dudley Farm Museum and Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, is hosting its holiday open house. You’ll find mulled cider, cookies, a drawing for the centerpieces on display, and over 30 vendors selling such things as baked goods, wreaths, Christmas decorations, and art. If you feel like hopping over to Middletown, you can check out the holiday bazaar held by the Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main St., between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.. You’re bound to find something you like as you peruse the wares of over 30 vendors. And if you’re on a roll with the holiday bazaars, The Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown, See Fun / Page 12
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The winners of the 2013 municipal elections were sworn into their offices in a ceremony at the Durham Public Library Nov. 24. Former First Selectman Maryann Boord served as Master of Ceremonies for the event, which also featured remarks from current First Selectman Laura Francis. Francis thanked all of the candidates on the ballot, whether they won or lost. “I am in awe of all the candidates,” Francis said. “Until you’ve done it, you don’t know how hard it is to put your name out there.” Francis called all of the officials “true partners” in town government and said that Durham government has functioned “without rancor.” “I am grateful for that every single day,” Francis said. According to Town Clerk Kim Garvis, who conducted each swearing in, the ceremony traditionally takes place
Mercy High School seniors named as Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program are: Jessica Hoops, of East Hampton, Caitlin McAuliffe, of Durham, and Alice Ochterski, of Middlefield. Students received a letter of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are recognized for academic promise. From left: Sr. Mary McCarthy, RSM president, Caitlin McAuliffe, Alice Ochterski, Jessica Hoops and Melissa Bullock, principal of Mercy High School.| (Submitted by Marie Leary.)
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If you grow weary from all the same kind of attendance the hustle and bustle of the that we enjoy every year.” And what would the seais hosting one on Dec. 8, season, you might want to where you’ll be able to find relax to the holiday music of son be without the gingersomething for just about ev- the Middletown Symphonic bread houses? Children in eryone on your Christmas Band, which will be giving grades 2 through 7 can learn a concert at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8 how to make them at the list. at the South Congregational Durham Activity Center, 350 Church, 9 Pleasant St., Main St., on Dec. 14. There will be two sessions: from 11 Middletown. Dec. 8 and 15 will see a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from brunch with Santa and his 12:30 to 2 p.m. Lest you are starting to Mrs. at the Lyman Homestead. (You must make reservations worry about now that you for the brunch but there’s no have missed out on all the charge to visit with Santa.) cupcake galas, fear not. 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Giving Tree 2013 A Christmas “Giving Tree” is located on the first floor in Town Hall in the First Selectman’s office. Second grade Brownie Troops made ornaments to decorate the tree. Located on the tree are tags that symbolize an item for a family in need. The tags contain age and needs information of gift recipients. Names are not listed or given to donors. (Each family or individual is designated by number or letter.) Recipients receive a donor gift from a wish list of items. Residents, service organizations, and businesses that wish to donate a gift may choose a tag of their
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is Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, based out of Portland. The grand opening event On Friday, Nov. 29, the lights at Powder Ridge Friday runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Mountain Park and Resort It will feature heated tents, will be turned on for the first music, raffles, food and beverages. Participants can pay time since 2007. The ski area, which opened a fee to play in a small area in 1959, has been closed be- where rails and jumps will be cause of bankruptcy and sale covered in snow. “It’s very exciting,” said proceedings. The new owner Special to Town Times
The pond that supplies water to snow making machines was being filled last weekend at Powder Ridge in Middlefield. | (Justin Weekes\Special to Town Times)
Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw. “People have been anticipating and waiting and counting the days.” Extensive work needed to be done to get Powder Ridge ready for skiers, said Laura Loffredo, director of sales and marketing at Powder Ridge and Brownstone. While the park was closed, buildings were damaged by the elements and vandalism, she said. Work at the ski lodge continues. The first floor remains a cafeteria with lockers and retail space, while the second floor is being converted into the Fire at the Ridge restaurant. There will be rooms for patrons to sit by a fireplace or play games. The Powder Ridge management team plans to keep the ski area open beyond winter. With three lifts and a snow-making machine, Loffredo said Powder Ridge is expected to stay open year-round. The pond on the mountain was doubled from
Powder Ridge staff members Anthony DiChiara, left, of Derby, and Hillary Inglis, of Middletown, sort skis in the retail center in Middlefield Saturday. Powder Ridge opens Friday for the first time since 2007. | (Justin Weekes\Special to Town Times)
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Board of Appeals. Loraine Coe, Laurie Tuttle, Martin Anderson, and Molly Nolan took their positions on the Board of Finance. Debra DeFelice was sworn in on the Board of Assessment Appeals. The largest group came from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Alana Adams, Lisa Davenport, Joseph Pasquale, David Foley, and Christopher Flanagan were sworn in together.
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The Core Club and 24/7 Gym, 350 Main St., has scheduled its annual food drive. Items in need include cereal, tuna fish, soup (other than tomato), pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, baked beans, rice, boxed potatoes, peanut butter, stuffing mix and cake and cookie mixes. For more information, call (860) 349-9100.
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Third and fourth grade students at John Lyman School performed a Veterans Day concert. The concert focused on citizenship and veterans, and was directed by Michael Meurs. The students learning songs that tie into the idea of being a good citizen, and songs for the different branches of the military. While the students were working on the songs in music class, they also created posters that demonstrated Regional School District 13 core ethical values. | (Susan Frances\Submitted)
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The Dudley Farm Museum and Farmers’ Market has scheduled its holiday open house for Saturday, Dec. 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Munger Barn is scheduled to be open for its 18th annual holiday market. The decorated farmhouse will offer complimentary mulled cider and cookies. Also featured is the annual cookie bake sale and drawing for the centerpieces on display. Over 30 vendors are expected at the Munger Barn, featuring baked goods, eggs, fibers, holiday greens, wreaths, tress and decorations, handmade art and crafts, honey, jam and jellies, maple syrup, naturally-raised meats, pickles and soap. Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, can be reached at (203) 457-0770 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com.
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for the Brave Bowl” is our small effort to help make that happen.” Fans are asked to make a donation by check or to bring an item from the program’s wish list to the game. The Homes for the Brave accepts a wide range items includ-
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Middlefield. “It’s like a piece of our town’s fabric has been put back in place and the town enjoyed Powder Ridge ski area for nearly five decades,” he explained. “It’s certainly a part of our life here in Middlefield.” The town bought the 246acre park in 2008 for $2.55 million. Last year it agreed to sell the property for $700,000. Brownstone anticipated spending more than $3 million to re-open.
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Middlesex Health Care Center, 100 Randolph Road, is a drop-off location site for Toys for Tots. Donations of new, unwrapped toys may be dropped off through Dec. 17. For more information, call Robin at (860) 344-0353.
SUDOKU Powder Ridge staff members get ready to open in Middlefield Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. | (Justin Weekes\Special to Town Times)
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Government Meetings (Un less otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Dec. 2 Historic District Commission, library, 7 p.m.
Fire Department Trustees, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Town Green Tree Design Committee, library, 5 p.m. Compensation Review/ Personnel Policy Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inland Wetlands, library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Conservation Commission, library 7:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees, library, 7:30 p.m. Durham Volunteer Fire Company, Durham Volunteer firehouse, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Board of Education student achievement, 135 Pickett Lane, 9 a.m. Board of Education, Coginchaug Regional High School, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Commission, library, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Senior Citizen Board, Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Planning and Zoning, library 7 p.m. Recreation Committee, Durham Activity Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 6:30 p.m. MMIAAB, Middlefield Community Center, 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, Dec. 4 Water Pollution Control Authority, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Parks & Recreation Commission, 6:30 p.m. Economic Development Commission, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Board of Finance, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Inland/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 Middlefield Housing Authority, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 Midstate Regional Planning Authority, 7 p.m.
(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, Dec. 2 Board of Selectman, 7 p.m.
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Xavier High School local students named to the first term marking period honor roll. High honors - Joseph Braun, Ryan DeVille, James Ro s b o ro u g h , L aw r e n c e Bourland, Connor Marszalek, William Egan of Durham; John Yusza, Patrick Hocking of Middlefield. Honors - Patrick McCann, Timothy Morris, Richard Murphy, Christopher Peach, Joseph Prif itera, Xavier Watson-Coleman, Nicholas Cumello, John-Rudy Fronc, Scott Marks, David Apkech, George Trapp, Ryan Child, Tr e v o r M o r r i s , Ry a n Vynalek of Durham; Patrick Booth, Michael Scherer, Paul Martorelli, Alexander Wyskiel, Nicholas Carta, Nicholas Pitruzzello of Middlefield; Trevor Dell’Oso of Rockfall.
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Mercy High School local students named to the first marking period honor roll. High honors - Molly Breen, Madeline Dumas, Flannery Keenan, Kendra Landy, Abigail Marran, Olivia Marran, Ashley Mason, Caitlin McAuliffe, Isabella O’Keefe, Gabrielle Pakech of Durham; Amy Boyle, Victoria Conroy, Alice Ochterski of Middlefield.
First honors - Gabrielle Bellacicco, Demery Coppola, Hannah Pakech, Nina Peach, Katelyn Richardson, Brianna Sawicki, Mackenzie Scotto of Durham; Morgan Cahill, Megan Etheridge, Cecelia Giuffrida, Brittany Hall, Tiffany Mangiameli of Middlef ield; Mikayla Mazzotta of Rockfall. Second honors Francesca Andranovich, Erin Houchin, Mackenzie Scotto, Ashley Scotto, Abigael Simlick, Sydona Tregoning of Durham.
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county medical Meriden/ will donate and contribute to Wallingford. the food pantry in Durham Holiday meal and Middlefield. New members are always Durham 60+ The Middlefield Senior Durham 60+ is scheduled welcome and encouraged Center has scheduled its to meet Monday, Dec. 9. The to attend from surrounding December holiday meal for Wednesday, Dec. 18. event includes a blood pres- towns. Menu includes egg nog, sure clinic and all members chicken kiev with cream sauce, oven roasted potatoes, buttered beets and onions, Service Directory dinner roll, cheesecake with strawberries.
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Monday, Dec. 2 Exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Lunch, noon; Advisory Board meeting, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 TOPS meeting, 10 a.m.; Set back, 1 p.m.; Bus Trip to Trader Joe’s, Dollar Tree, Talbot’s, LL Bean. Lunch at Bertucci’s in Orange. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Lunch, noon; Bus Trip to K r i n g l e Ca n d l e, Lunch at the Farm Table, Bernardston, Mass. Thursday, Dec. 5 Knit/Crochet, 9:30 a.m.; Bridge, 12:45 p.m.; Senior Bus to out of county medical appointments West Haven and New Haven. Friday, Dec. 6 Exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Lunch, noon; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Senior Bus to out of county medical appointments in Meriden or Wallingford. To make bus reservations, call St. Lukes Transportation at (860) 347-5661. To make lunch reservations, stop by the Senior Center or call (860) 349-7121.
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Holiday bazaar - The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate has scheduled
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Sweet Adelines International welcomes all women to sing Christmas melodies with it four-part harmony. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7 to 8:15 p.m., at the Open Door Missionary Baptist Church Hall, 47 Oak St., Middletown. Music provided. For more
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Dudley farm - The Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, has scheduled an open house for Dec. 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Munger Barn will be open for its 18th annual holiday market. St. Nicholas is scheduled to visit. For more information, call (203) 457-0770 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com. Christmas Bazaar - The United Churches of Durham, 228R Main St., has scheduled a country Christmas bazaar for Satoruday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafts, gift baskets, jewelry, Boy Scout Troop 270 tag sale and more. Lunch will be available for purchase. Holiday fair - Church of the Hoy Trinity, 381 Main St., Middletown, has scheduled its holiday fair for Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items from over 30 crafters and vendors will be offered for purchase. Lunch will be available form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handicapped accessible. For more information, call (860) 347-2591.
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Concert - The Middletown Symphonic Band has scheduled a holiday concert for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m., at South Congregational Church, 9 Pleasant St., Mid-
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Casual bridge - The Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., schedules casual bridge for every Friday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611.
furniture and more. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call (860) 347-1064.
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its annual holiday bazaar for Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown. Children are free, donations from adults appreciated but not expected. The event features various vendors offering homemade baked goods, clothing, jewelry, Christmas arrangements, pottery, wood
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Valley Shore Acappella Valley Shore Acappella of Sweet Adelines International welcomes all women to sing Christmas melodies with it four-part harmony. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., at the Open Door Missionary Baptist Church Hall, 47 Oak St., Middletown. Music provided. For more information, call Joan at (860) 767-8540.
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PURPOSEFUL POTLUCK
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Reservations are required by Dec. 16. Call (860) 349-7121.
New program The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a TOPS representative for Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. The meeting will discuss the possibility of starting a TOPS program at the Senior Center. TOPS (Taking off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight-loss and nutrition program. For more information, call the Senior Center.
Middlefield Senior Center
Durham 60+ recently celebrated its annual Thanksgiving potluck luncheon at the Durham Activity Center. A collection was taken for the Durham Giving Tree at Town Hall. | (Mary Ellen Dontigney\Submitted.)
Joan Lombardo was recently hired as The Middlefield Senior Center director. New Office Hours and Senior Lunch The Senior Center office hours are Monday-Friday, 9
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a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon. Make a reservation at least one day in advance, by visiting the senior center or call (860) 349-7121. Senior Center Programs The Senior Center offers a knitting group, a card group, a bridge group, an exercise group, a yoga group. Dial-A-Ride Dial-A-Ride will transport seniors to doctor appointments within Middlesex County. It is necessary to be Registered with Dial-ARide. A fee is charged. The Dial-A-Ride service operates Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Dial-A-Ride (MAT) at (860) 347-3313. Middlefield/Durham Senior Bus The Senior Center has a 17 passenger bus that transports seniors to out of county doctors’ appointments and twice a week trips. The bus is free; participants pay for their lunch. To reserve a spot on the bus, call (860) 347-5661. Nov. 19- Christmas Tree Shop in Orange, lunch at Olive Garden, and a stop at Talbots. Nov. 20- West Farms Mall, a stop at Trader Joe’s, and lunch at West Farms mall. Nov. 26- Mohegan Sun. Nov. 27 – Pier One Imports, HomeGoods in Saybrook, and lunch at Lenny & Joe’s in Westbrook. Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Trader Joe’s, Dollar Tree, Talbot’s, LL Bean, lunch at Bertucci’s Orange. Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Kringle Candle, lunch at The Farm Table, St. Bernardston, Mass. For more information, call the Senior Center at (860) 349-7121. The Middlefield Senior Center is located in the Middlefield Community Center at 405 Main Street. Monthly lunch menus can be picked up at the Senior Center or Town Hall.
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Calendar information, call Joan at (860) 767-8540.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
call (203) 457-0770 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Hale-Ray, 7 p.m.
Valley Shore Acappella Saturday, Dec. 23 Valley Shore Acappella of Sweet Adelines International Boys basketball - CRHS welcomes all women to sing vs. Windsor Locks High Christmas melodies with it School, 7 p.m. four-part harmony. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., at the Open Door MIDDLEFIELD Missionary Baptist Church OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Hall, 47 Oak St., Middletown. Friday, Dec. 13 Music provided. For more Approx. 2400 sq. ft. information, call Joan at (860) Boys basketball - CRHS For more information 767-8540. Jamboree at CRHS, 5:30 call 860-349-3876 Girls basketball - CRHS vs. p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Hyde Leadership at CRHS, 7:30 p.m. Valley Regional at Valley Regional High School, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Kolbe Cathedral at Shehan center, 7 p.m. Indoor track - CRHS at Shoreline Developmental at Floyd Little Athletic Center, 4 p.m.
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