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Durham/Middlefield votes lean to GOP For a mid-term election, voter participation was strong at Korn School in Durham and at the Middlefield Community Center in Middlefield.

By Mark Dionne Town Times

In Durham and Middlefield, where registered Republicans outnumber registered Democrats, GOP candidates did well, even those who lost their races. In the gubernatorial race that at press time appears likely to be won by Democratic incumbent Gov. Dannel Malloy, Durham and Middlefield voters favored Republican challenger Tom Foley over Malloy by 2,856 to 2,147, according to unofficial results. That split held in both towns, with Durham voting

for Foley over Malloy, 1,773 to 1,263, and Middlefield at 1,083 to 884. For the Congress’ District 3 race, incumbent U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro beat Republican challenger James Brown,

Fantastic five to convene at Talk of the Towns By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times

A pair of Egyptologists, a volcano chaser, an E.R. doc, and a children’s book author walk onto a golf course... It may sound like the set-up to a joke, but is in fact what is planned for Friday, Nov. 14 at the Indian Springs Golf Course. The Talk of the Towns, an event put on by the Coginchaug Valley Educational Foundation, will give attendees a chance to hear from some of the most interesting local residents, including author Leslie Bulion, Egyptologists Colleen and John Darnell, Yale emergency room doctor Andrew Taylor, and volcano-chaser and scientist Joop Varekamp. “Yes, at times it is dangerous,” Varekamp, a professor of Earth Science at Wesleyan University, said when asked

about his work with active volcanoes. Varekamp has needed to, for example, obtain samples of gas streams in Indonesia that can be as hot as 800 degrees Centigrade – 1472 degrees Fahrenheit, and more than hot enough to melt aluminum. Varekamp and his colleagues also encounter toxic fumes and volcanic lakes with PH measurements around zero – values comparable to battery acid. In comparison, even concentrated sulphuric acid has a PH around 1. “You wouldn’t want to stick your hand in (the lakes),” Varekamp said. But for Varekamp the dangers of his occupation are relative, as well as mitigated with safety precautions. “Flying is dangerous too, and riding your bicycle is dangerous,” he said. The goal of the research See Talk / Page 2

reportedly with more than 60 percent of the vote, but scored only narrow victories in Durham and Middlefield. Durham went for DeLauro 1,588 to 1,434 with Middlefield voting 1,143 to 823 for

The District 12 seat belonged to retiring Senator Ed Meyer. In the State House 101 District race, Durham voters supported Republican incumbent Noreen Kokoruda over | Mark Dionne / Town Times Democratic challenger Alex Taubes 1,076 to 880. With nearly 45 percent of DeLauro. The Connecticut’s State the Durham vote, though, Senate District 12 race, which first time candidate Taubes includes part of Durham, was performed better in town closely watched because of than in the rest of the race, the name of the Democratic where he finished with 43 candidate, Ted Kennedy, Jr. percent overall. Middlefield voters gave Although Kennedy won the seat overall, Republican can- slightly more support to Redidate Bruce Wilson, Jr. tal- publican Len Suzio than to lied more votes in Durham, 1,135 to 1,043. See Election / Page 15

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The Coginchaug Blue Devils cheerleaders surpassed their goal and raised $571 during their Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink Event during October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Lady Blue Devils sold homemade pink treats, such as cupcakes, Rice Krispy squares and pink chocolate covered popcorn at home football games. Thanks to the Blue Devil football fans and families for their continued support.

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Durham (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held at the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Nov. 10 Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 Durham Volunteer Fire Company, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Board of Education, Brewster School, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17

Volunteering Senior Services for Durham and Middlefield and St. Luke’s Community Services of Middletown are partnering in recruiting volunteers who would like to help local elderly individuals remain at home and maintain a good quality of life by providing visitation, grocery shopping or transportation to out-oftown medical appointments. Volunteers can choose to help one or more individuals for just a few hours a month, as there is no minimum time requirement. To register, call Cassandra Aronson at (860) 999-1683 or cassandra@stlukeshome.org.

Board of Finance, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inlands/Wetlands, library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees, library, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees, library, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 DMIAAB, library, 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 24 Public Safety Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Ethic’s Commission, library, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 Senior Citizen Board, Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 Public hearing, Durham Library, 7 p.m.

is to try to learn more about volcanoes to increase knowledge and attempt to better predict eruptions. Varekamp recently visited Argentina with students to examine the aftermath of an eruption of the Copahue volcano, which erupted in October 2013 and again July 2014. He will have stories to tell about that volcano as well as his work in Indonesia at the Talk of the Towns. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Children’s author Leslie Board of Education, Brewster Bulion has written about nuSchool, 7:30 p.m. merous topics, from her first Tuesday, Nov. 18 published children’s book Board of Selectmen, Middlefield “Fatuma’s New Cloth,” drawCommunity Center, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. ing from experiences in East Africa in 1998, to oceanography in “At the Sea Floor Café.” Bulion will speak about her latest book “Random Body In Brief Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse,” at the Talk of the Towns. of people playing or learnNHS Leaf Clean Up Bulion said she has written ing how to play bridge at the The National Honor Soci- Durham-Middlefield com- several humorous books of ety of Coginchaug Regional munity center every Friday children’s poetry, but for her High School has scheduled at 6:15 p.m. Classes can adapt latest work, she took on an a leaf removal fundraiser. A to any person’s needs or conteam of three or four honor cerns. Call Jim Martinelli at society students will be sent (860) 346-6611. to help residents clean up www.linosmarket.com leaves. A fee is charged. HOLIDAY PIES Happy Thanksgiving TRY OUR Proceeds benefit the VetFAMOUS Apple CREAM PIES PREPARE NOW FOR YOUR HOLIDAY FEASTS! eran’s Home in Rocky Hill as RICOTTA PIES, Apple Crumb Banana Creme ALSO TAKING CATERING ORDERS part of the a statewide NHS CANNOLIS Blueberry Chocolate Creme Sides, Mashed Or Sweet Potatoes & STORE MADE Butternut Squash Chocolate Mousse initiative. Bread Stuffing W/Apple And/Or Sausage PASTRIES Peach Praline Ice Box For more information Stuffed Bread And More... STORE MADE Cherry Vanilla Pistachio and to schedule a team, call FOR ORDER Your FRESH Local All Natural Pumpkin Creme Cheese THANKSGIVING Sweet Potato Coginchaug High School Vanilla Creme Turkey For Thanksgiving! at (860) 349-7215 or email PLACE YOUR ORDERS EARLY FOR AVAILABILITY MEAT SPECIALS SUPER MEAT SPECIALS ajacques-purdy@rsd13.org. USDA Choice Ground Chuck 5Lbs Or More$4.49lb USDA Choice Chuck Stew Meat 3Lbs Or More $4.99lb Crafters wanted USDA Choice Whole Boneless NY Strip Steak $5.99lb Or 1/2 $6.99lb The Church of the Holy USDA Choice NY Strip Steak .......................$8.99lb Trinity will hold their Annual Store Made Italian Sausage ...........................$2.99lb Holiday Fair Saturday, Dec. 6, Bone In Center Cut Pork Chops 3Lbs Or More $3.69lb 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 381 Main Store Made Chicken Sausage 5Lbs Or More $1.99lb St., Middletown. The fair will e Cooked Chicken Cutlet (Cooked And Cut On Premise) $8.99lb be held on the first and secr ha 2 M a t -1 in S m, C T • (8 60) 349 ond floors of the Parish Hall DELI SPECIALS and the Church, with elevator (860) 349-1717 Land O Lakes American Cheese.................. $3.49lb access to the second floor. 472 Main St., Durham, CT Finlandia Swiss Cheese ................................ $5.99lb Vendor spots are available. we are on Please place catering Honey Ham ................................................... $5.99lb Don’t delay. facebook orders in advance! Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham ..................... $6.99lb Call Taylor Duckworth HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 7 pm, Sat. 7 am - 6 pm Canadian Proscuitto ...................................$11.99lb at (860) 342-3800, or the Mastero Calabrese Salami............................ $9.99lb Holy Trinity office at (860) Russer Cooked Salami.................................. $3.99lb BONUS BUY 347-2591, or email office@ Boar’s Head Maple Glazed Turkey Breast ... $8.49lb 3LBS BONE IN PORK CHOPS holytrinityct.org for more Boar’s Head Buffalo Chicken Breast ........... $7.99lb 2LBS STORE MADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE information. FISH SPECIALS 1LB BEEF CUTLETS SANDWICH STEAK Live Lobster (1 1/4lb..$4.99lb) (1 1/2lb..$6.99lb) Friday Night Bridge (Thursday, Friday, And Saturday Only!) Salmon Fillet ................................................. $6.99lb reserve the OF right$10.00 to limit quantities. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Expires10/17/12 Durham Recreation has WITH A We PURCHASE OR MORE OF NON SALE ITEMS OR $23.14 Cherrystone Clams ....................................... $3.99lb started its third successful year with a growing number We reserve the right to limit quantities. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Expires11/12/14.

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added challenge: linking each of her body poems to Shakespeare, matching the Bard in theme and poetic form. “I really go for the sort of gross out factor as much as I can,” Bulion said. “I find that funny and I hope kids will find that funny too.” Booklist, the American Library Association’s review journal, has described Bulion’s work as using “gory, visceral facts to pull children into both the science and the various poetic forms.” The journal praised Bulion’s “Hey There Stink Bug,” saying “the words’ frank, gross-out drama will generate lively enthusiasm” in youngsters. To hear more from Bulion and Varekamp as well as getting the inside scoop from an E.R. doctor and a pair of Egyptologists, attend the Talk of the Towns. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the event kicking off at 7 p.m. and lasting until 9. Admission is free though space is limited. First come, first served.

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Holiday Fair Middlef ield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield, Women’s Christian Fellowship has scheduled its annual Holiday Fair for Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Breakfast and lunch (including homemade pies and soup) will be offered. The event includes a silent auction, gift baskets, holiday decorations, baked goods, jellies and pickles, and homemade fudge made by the church youth. For more information, call (860) 349-1250.

The Middlefield Senior Center Thanksgiving dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon. Reservations are required. Space is limited. For more information and reservations, call Joan at (860) 349-7121.

Open enrollment session The towns of Middlefield and Durham are sponsoring a Medicare Open Enrollment Session for Thursday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center. This is an opportunity to have your Medicare coverage options for the upcoming year reviewed by staff from Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging. Medicare and supplemental plans as well as Part D options are reviewed in an unbiased session, and hope to provide a better understanding of how coverage works. Each session is approximately one hour; all information shared is confidential. Space is limited. Appointments are required. This is open to residents of Middlefield and Durham only. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Middlefield Senior Center at (860) 349-7121.

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mas fair and turkey dinner for Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair includes a silent auction, teacup raffle, crafts, baked goods, candy, jewelry, book sale and more. Dinner is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A fee is charged. Some proceeds benefit the Haddam Food and Fuel Bank. St. James Church has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Items include collectibles, antiques, jewelry, kitchenware and more. The Cafe will offer breakfast sandwiches, baked goods and beverages Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit a health clinic in Bawa, Cameroon, Africa.

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CHILLY WEATHER CAN’T STOP HALLOWEEN PARADE By Mark Dionne Town Times

If Captain America and Iron Man could star in a movie with Elsa from “Frozen,” it would be the most popular thing ever, at least judging by the costumes worn at Brewster Elementary School’s 2014 Halloween parade. The outdoor parade took place in the afternoon cold, which didn’t appear to bother the Elsas. In addition to those characters, Brewster students and their siblings dressed up

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as turtles, Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz,” and at least one slice of pizza. Teachers and staff got in on the act as well including the tallest Elsa in the parade, Brewster Principal Nancy Heckler. First-year kindergarten teacher Carrie Kosienski dressed as a bag of M&Ms, while Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi dressed as Super-girl from D.C. Comics and visiting Korn Principal Deb Stone fit in with all the Elsas as Olaf the Snowman from “Frozen.”

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This generation’s veterans are facing a number of new challenges, according to the Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars, John Biedrzycki. Those trials include problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs and predatory educational programs that take advantage of VA benefits. Biedrzycki recently visited six locations in Connecticut, including the Berlin VFW. The second in command of the national VFW leadership, Biedrzycki will likely become commander-in-chief, according to tradition, explained Berlin VFW Post Commander Tom Uznanski. Uznanski said it was a great honor for such an important VFW leader to come to town. Biedrzycki spoke with local veterans on a number of topics, including the aging population of VFW membership. This is one reason, Uznanski and Biedrzycki agreed, the VFW should pay special attention to the issues faced by Iraq and Afghanistan

veterans. “The whole mission of the VFW is veterans helping veterans,” Uznanski said. “Each generation of veterans has different issues,” Biedrzycki said. Many of the aging veterans, for example, were exposed to Agent Orange, including Biedrzycki himself. This next generation of veterans includes 12,000 amputees, Biedrzycki said, and more is being discovered about traumatic brain injury, and how it relates to PTSD. “These young men and women need help and guidance when they come back and we are an excellent organization for that,” Biedrzycki said. “The commitment to veterans doesn’t end when the battle is over. The true cost of service lasts a lifetime,” the senior vice commander added. Among the challenges veterans face when returning home are things that can be addressed by state laws. Biedrzycki spoke with local legislators, including House Majority Leader Aresimowicz and Southington state Rep. Dave Zoni, about some

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Healthcare isn’t the only issue affecting young vets, however, according to Biedrzycki. The VFW has established a hotline for veterans because so many are having trouble with their educational benefits. “These young men and women need to watch out for fly-by-night schools,” Biedrzycki added. “Veterans are given false promises of career success and then leave the programs no better off,” Biedrzycki said. Some for-profit educational programs, according to Biedrzycki, target veterans because of their educational benefits. As Alexandera Rice reported for The Huffington Post, a loophole exists re-

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Patricia Ann (Dawidowicz) Oryell DURHAM — Patricia Ann (Dawidowicz) Oryell, 65, of Durham, passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Middletown. Married for 42 years, she was the beloved wife of John F. Oryell. She was born in Hartford and was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Sophie A. (Swider) Dawidowicz. Besides her husband, she leaves behind her

son, Geoff Oryell, and his wife, Marie, of Cromwell; a brother, Henry S. Dawidowicz. She was an active member of the Durham Senior Center. A Mass of Christian burial took place at SS Cyril and Methodius Church, 55 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford, on Thursday, Oct. 30. Burial was followed in Rose Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to BESB (Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind), 184 Windsor Ave., Windsor, CT 06095.

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Opera - A performance of the opera “Der Rosenkavalier” is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9, 3 p.m., at MHS Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane. For more information and tickets, call (860) 347-4887 or visit www.GreaterMiddletownConcerts.org.

Veterans Day ceremony - VFW Post 10362, Middlefield/Rockfall, has scheduled a Veterans Day ceremony for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., on the Middlefield Town Green. The public is welcome. Various elected officials are expected to speak.

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Get Stitchy - Get Stitchy is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Crochet, knit, quilt or sew in the company of others. Bring project materials, sewing machine and extension cord. For more information and to sign up, contact Pam at (860) 3490453, carey_clan@sbcglobal. net or Vicki at (860) 3430879, vberry11@comcast. net.

Veterans Breakfast - The 13th annual Support the Troops & Honor the Veterans Member breakfast meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10. Networking begins at 7 a.m.; breakfast buffet at 7:45 a.m.; meeting program from 8 to 9 a.m. A fee is charged. American Legion Past National Commander Robert W. Spanogle is scheduled to speak. vide food gift cards in gift Durham Interchurch Assistance has scheduled its amounts of their choice to Advanced registration is annual Thanksgiving Holi- Human Services, Thanksgiv- required. Register online at day Basket Program for fam- ing Program, Town Hall, P.O. www.middlesexchamber. ilies and individuals. Stresses Box 428 Durham, CT 06422. com. from financial difficulties, un- Gift cards must be received employment, medical prob- by Nov. 18. Donations of turkeys will lems, and other personal or family issues often create un- be accepted on Tuesday, Nov. anticipated hardships. Fam- 25, 9 to 10 a.m., at Durham ilies or individuals having Activity Center, 350 Main St. CALL FOR TODAY’S difficulties are encouraged to Volunteers are needed, from LOW PRICE call Durham Human Services 9 a.m. to noon, to help coorat (860) 349-3153 to apply for dinate distribution. 203-238-7512 For more information or a Thanksgiving Basket. Order online: Families and organizations to volunteer, call Amanda at mimsoil.com can sponsor an individual (860) 349-3153. or family. Donors can pro24 Hours/7 Days 50 gal. delivery Follow us on Twitter:

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Opinion History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all

wars.” In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of

the nations…” The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words: Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and See History / Page 9

Letters to the Editor Wrong site for solar farm To the editor: At the public hearing May 19, 2014 (as shown in the minutes) Greenskies, the developer, would be able to prove both its financial security and that the project of a solar farm could be built successfully. They haven’t any “track record,” however, in the State of Connecticut. Required site of two (2) acres for establishing a solar farm was met with initial proposal: next to Brewster School. But educational opportunity was lost after neighbors objected. On June 5, Selectwoman Laura Francis mailed application to Hartford to develop the solar farm at Haddam Quarter Road and Brick Lane. On July 18, Durham was approved to move forward. The public hearing August 25 was swamped with a presentation by Greenskies on this predetermined location, making this meeting a sham. Ms. Francis should have spared the postage on mailing neighboring residents August 13 about this hearing when it was already decided. (Nothing in minutes either about Ms. Francis clearly saying that she and the energy committee would return to “square one.” They did

not, and no explanations offered by Town Planner Geoff Colegrove regarding other locations supposedly considered.) September 2 Energy Task Force’s minutes also indicated Tom Kannam, chairman, stated concerns aired by persons attending would be reviewed – NOT! Placement of a solar grid in a densely populated and predominantly wetland area would be a huge loss for the town and its residents. Clearing trees would disturb and threaten the existing fauna and flora which might never recover. Homes in proximity, no longer amid a country setting, will lose value (less taxes paid) and possibly have their properties flooded (lawsuits). There was no democratic process in establishing the manner in which this project was decided by the First Selectwoman. There is no merit in this site. Donia Viola Durham

mildly alarming. While there is no direct harm caused by “ghost-hunting,” there is also no disclaimer attached. So let me put one forth: there is absolutely no credible reproducible evidence for the existence of ghosts. They simply do not exist, in the same way the way that unicorns do not exist. Ask yourself why is there no Connecticut Unicorn Hunters group? There is a simple answer: everyone knows unicorns are not real. However, most Americans are brought up in a culture of superstition that eschews the development of even rudimentary critical thinking skills. This is why less than savory characters from snake-oil salesmen to identity thieves continue to make their nefarious living off the willing-to-believe-anything public. “Ghost-hunting” (like its equally mind-numbing counterparts: Astrology, fortune telling, psychic readings, etc.) is nothing more than pseudoscience at best and bunk at Spoiler alert: Ghosts worst. aren’t real If you insist on giving your hard earned dollars to these To the editor: The article entitled “Con- types of charlatans rather necticut Ghost Hunters tell than a truly deserving charall” on page 2 of the Oct. 31 ity, the choice is yours. Pat McCann edition of the Town Times, Durham was mildly amusing yet also

My sweet little Swede How did I get to be a grandma? It seems like only last week – and don’t all us empty-nesters say this – that I was bringing my own little darlings home from the hospital. With my firstborn, I lived in absolute terror for the first few days. OMG, this tiny person is depending on me for his survival. I sure hope I’m up to the task. My then-husband and I didn’t even know how to change his diaper at first. And it was disposable! But after a few days I felt like I had been doing this all my life. And now that firstborn, who lives in Sweden, is a father too – and I’m being completely objective here – the most beautiful child on the planet. Hayden is his name, and he’s 4-years-old. It’s the most amazing thing to see your grown child be a parent, and a very good

one at that. It makes me feel like I did something right. It also throws a little grace my way regarding parenting. He understands so much more now. He calls and tells me how badly he feels for having gotten a bit peckish after his boy has worked his last nerve, and I say, “I know.” He talks about how sweet and funny and smart that little cherub is. I can hear in his voice the love that is like none other, and I say “I know.” He talks about the non-stop worrying when Hayden is sick, watching him every second, wishing he could trade places with him, and I say, “I know.” My son and I have forged a new bond, the bond of parenthood. For a long time I felt very sorry for myself, what with See Carr / Page 9

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far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared

November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th

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my only grandchild being on the other side of the ocean and all. I felt like I had been cheated. No rocking him to sleep when he was a baby. No telling him stories at bedtime. There will be no cheering him on when he’s playing sports. No clapping and hooting wildly when he wins all those awards at school (And I just know he will). “How will he know what a great Grandma I am?” I call out to the Fates. “I want to be the hero in his life. It’s not fair.” But I’ve come to terms with it all, and I actually think it’s pretty awesome to have a Swedish grandson. My son and I do Skype, so I really do feel like I’m a part of his life – sort of. That dear boy of mine, when Hayden took his first step, or fed himself for the first time, or did any of the other firsts that have us shouting from the rooftop, would call and say, “Mom, we have to do Skype. You gotta see this.” It’s wonderful to be included like this. When my son calls me, Hayden wants to talk to Grandma, which puts me over the moon. Of course, it’s all in Swedish and I don’t understand a thing the little tyke says to me. He goes on and on, telling me I don’tknow-what. All I say, over and over, is “Grandma loves Hayden.”

So my dreams have been altered a little, but they’re still good ones. I’ll read him those bedtime stories when I visit, and I’ll even make up some of my own. I’ll be Fun Grandma, because time and distance have seen to it that we make every moment count. We will sing and dance and cuddle and be silly. I’ll buy him toys, which I hear is mandatory for grandparents. When he’s older, I fancy I’ll be his “go-to” person when he has problems; well, as long as he has a command of the English language by then (If not, I’ll just stick with “Grandma loves Hayden.”) Skype and a calling card will give us many long conversations, and nothing he says will shock me. My own two boys got me over that hurdle long ago. And, of course, at some point in his formative years, he will ask, “Grandma, how did you get to be so cool?” “It’s a gift, my boy,” I will tell him. And here’s something I never saw coming. When we last did Skype, Hayden, who always puts on quite a show for me and pulls out all the cute and adorable, when it was time to go, looked into the webcam on my son’s phone and said, several times, “I love you, Grandma.” In English. And then kissed the phone/me. Be still, my heart! Oh yeah, I got this grandma thing down.

of November in each year a legal holiday — a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in

its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” which stated: “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administra-

tor of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.” On that same day, President Eisenhower sent a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of See History / Page 10

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industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people. Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the obser-

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tion to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. – www.va.gov

Wreaths Across America Volunteers plan to gather to honor our veterans by laying donated wreaths on the graves of veterans in the Middletown Veterans’ Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, and the Veterans’ Cemetery in Rocky Hill on Saturday, Dec. 13, at noon. The ceremony is planned simultaneously with the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and ceremonies in State Veterans’

Cemeteries, Veterans’ Monuments, and local cemeteries. All are welcome. Help is needed to honor the veterans by donating wreaths. Contributions for wreaths to be placed on gravestones at the CT State Veterans Cemeteries can be made online at www.wreathsacrossamerica. org. Enter “CTDAR006” as the sponsoring group code (for an extra donated wreath with every two purchases) and the code of the cemetery

of your choosing: State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown (CTMVCM) or Col. Raymond Gates Memorial Cemetery in Rocky Hill (CTCRGR). Citizens may sponsor a wreath in honor of someone at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Veterans will receive a message from Wreaths Across America that a wreath has been sponsored in their honor.

Artie’s Bar and Grill opens in Durham Charley and Bill Anderson, along with their wives Lelania and Eleanor, respectively, have opened Artie’s Bar and Grill at 980 New Haven Road in Durham. Like so many others you may find yourself asking “Who is Artie?” The name is a tribute to the late father of Charley and Bill. “Artie was an affectionate nickname for our dad,” says Bill. “We thought it would be the perfect way to honor him, especially since Durham is where we were raised.” Artie’s has a new look in-

side with 12 beers on tap along with a great bar menu. With everything made fresh daily there are many enticing options from the handmade burgers to the made-to-order fried mozzarella. Their fish and chips are also worth sampling, and don’t forget the fresh French fries which are hand cut daily. Salads, wraps and some amazing happy hour specials round out the menu. When you walk into Artie’s you will feel welcome as you see some familiar faces along with some friendly new ones.

“We wanted a place that is comfortable for everyone, including families,” Bill says. “Being blue collar workers ourselves, we strive to create an atmosphere that is friendly and inviting after you work a long, hard day.” Artie’s will have karaoke on Friday nights and live music on Saturdays. You can shoot a game of pool with friends or play darts. Bill adds; “We even have ‘electronic darts’ in which you can play people from all over the world, live. It’s pretty cool.”

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Library hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 Weekly drop-in programs p.m.; closed Fridays. The li- for babies, toddlers, and brary will close Nov. 11, in ob- preschoolers. Visit www. servance of Veterans Day. durhamlibrary.org/kids/ programs for a scheduled of Programs Friday, Nov. 28 - First events. Colonial Kids (5 to 9 years Night. Levi E. Coe is schedold). Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30 uled to participate in Middlefield second annual First p.m. Presented by the ConNight. Storytime and craft, necticut Historical Society, then attend the tree lighting. the program discusses the differences in clothing, daily Drop-in. Saturday, Nov. 29 - Snow- chores, try some colonial toys flake ornaments, 11 a.m. Make and make a reproduction an ornament. Registration is “homebook.” Registration is required. required. Lunch Bunch book discusWinter Celebration sion (grades 4 to 6). SaturThursday, Dec. 4, 5:50 to 7 p.m. Books are on display day, Nov. 15, 12:30 p.m. Bring and available to purchase for lunch, dessert provided. Disthe children’s room collec- cuss “Out of My Mind” by tion at Levi E. Coe Library. Sharon Draper. Registration Librarians choose a selection is required. Kids’ Bake-off (age groups of books. Patrons browse the books to determine which 7 to 10 and 11 to 14). Saturthey would like to donate. day, Nov. 15. Drop off dessert They purchase the donations, items between 10 to 10:30 a.m. take them home and wrap Come back at noon samples them. Books are returned to and to hear winners. the library on Thursday, Dec. Programs for young 4 during the Winter Celebration program and presented adults Super Smash Bros. Brawl to Santa Claus as a gift to the library. A bookplate is placed league (ages 12 to 18). Every inside each donated book in Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m. Drop in. appreciation of the purchase. Programs for adults Registration is required. For Scrapbooking for beginmore information and to reg- ners - Holiday Memories. ister, call (860) 349-3857. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring six to eight Passes, Zinio photos from a December Levi E. Coe Library has holiday and a pair of scissors. museum passes. Multiple Registration is required. state parks and forests are Movie Matinees - Thursavailable. days at 1:30 p.m. Free and Zinio - The Levi E. Coe open to the public. Library subscribes to Zinio. Nov. 13 - “A Most Wanted Patrons may access over a Man” R. dozen different magazines Nov. 20 - “Million Dollar online. Arm” PG. Dec. 4 - “The Railway Man” R. Dec. 11 - “Begin Again” R. Dec. 18 - Jersey Boys. R. Jan. 8 - “Calvary” R. Library hours: Monday Jan. 15 - “The Hundred-Foot through Thursday, 10 a.m. to Journey” PG. 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22 - “The One I Love” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. R. Scrapbooking for beginJan. 29 - “The Skeleton ners - Wednesday, Nov. 12, Twins” R. 6:30 p.m. Participants will Mystery Book Discussion. begin a “Holiday Memories” Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. book. Bring six to eight pho- “A Killer’s Kiss” by William tos from a December holiday Lashner. Drop in.

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Scout-led hike well attended The Farmington Land Trust sponsored its last Stroll on the Land this season, with a hike through the Farmington Memorial Town Forest led by Eagle Scout Will Sanford. More than 20 adults and children participated in the hike in the woods. Sanford, 17, is a student at Avon Old Farms School, and has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 68 for the past eight years. In 2012, he began planning his Eagle Scout Service Project. One of his goals was to raise awareness and use of the town forest. He

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VFW Post 10362, Middlefield/Rockfall, has scheduled a Veterans Day ceremony for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. on the Middlefield Town Green. The public is welcome. Various elected officials are expected to speak. A wreath will be placed honoring fallen heroes.

The 13-year-old Coginchaug Babe Ruth fall baseball team capped off a great season with a 9-3 championship game win Oct. 26 against North Haven in Durham. The Coginchaug boys advanced to the title game with an exciting come-from-behind win against Branford on Oct. 25. In that contest, Coginchaug was behind by three runs going into the sixth and final inning, but scored four times to pull ahead. Pitcher Devin Geoghegan shut the Branford team out in the bottom of the sixth to preserve the win. Coginchaug came out swinging against North Haven. Strong pitching from C.J. Sokol, and solid hitting, base-running and fielding from every member of the 14-player roster carried the home team to victory. | Submitted by John Kelly

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Saturday, Nov. 22 Christmas Fair - St. Peter Church, 30 St. Peter Lane, Higganum, has scheduled a County Christmas Fair for Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. The event features antiques, knitters nook, doll clothes, wreathes, trees and Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift Shop. Lunch items and a bake sale will be offered. An auction is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Santa plans to arrive at noon. Call Bill Fitzpatrick at (860) 345-4910.

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Locals help Team CT place fifth at golf championship By Mark Dionne Town Times

Coginchaug lost to North Branford Saturday, 270. The defeat dropped the team’s overall record to 6-2. Coginchaug still has a chance to make it to the playoffs if the Blue Devils take care of business and win while other teams in the league lose. Up next is an away game Friday, Nov. 7 in Coventry. The Devils will take on Coventry/Windham Tech/Bolton at 7 p.m. The team’s Senior Day will be Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. against Nonnewaug. Fifteen football players and two cheerleaders will be acknowledged before the game for their dedication to the Coginchaug football and cheer programs. The Devils will honor two veterans during the coin toss. Coginchaug ends its regular season with a home game on Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. against Cromwell. | Submitted by Rita Van Steenbergen

A team of junior golfers from Connecticut including two golfers from Middlefield finished in fifth place at the PGA Junior League Golf Championship held on Oct. 24-26 at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. Chris Fosdick and Dylan Sartor, both Strong Middle School students, golfed on the 10-member Team Connecticut, coached by the PGA’s Suzy Whaley and assisted by the Apple Nine’s Jim Bunel. Team Connecticut faced Team Texas on the last day of play and won eight rounds to four to take fifth place. See Golf / Page 14

Above left: Team Connecticut’s Dylan Sartor of Middlefield competes in a match against Team Georgia at the PGA Junior League Championships. Above right: Chris Fosdick of Middlefield shakes hands with a golfer from Team Georgia. | Montana Pritchard / PGA of America

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Golf a series of tournament victories to win the state title. Dylan said, “It was a fantas- A first place finish in Cape tic learning experience. I had Cod earned Team Connectithe time of my life and played cut the right to represent the well on top of that. And hope- New England region as one fully, I may even get to go of eight teams vying for the national title. Before the ofback next year.” The fifth place finish ends ficial matches began, Dylan a highly successful season by and Chris even won the top Chris and Dylan. After win- two spots in a long-ball comning their spots on the team, petition among all the golfers. After the first day of play Chris and Dylan took part in From Page 13

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for the junior league championship, Team Connecticut was in second place, but like everyone else in the field, could not keep up with powerhouse Team California. Champions two years ago and second place finishers last year, Team California went undefeated in this year’s tournament. Both golfers called the journey a positive and fun experience. Chris said, “The course was amazing, one of the best I ever played. We were all treated like tour pros. That I could get used to. Overall I had a lot of fun and made some good life long friends.” Coach Whaley said she “absolutely loved” the experience. “The family camaraderie is what I love the best – parents and grandparents out there cheering for their children. The kids are working together as a team – good or bad, win or lose.” The PGA Junior League is structured to bring team ele-

ments into the sport of golf. According to a PGA press release, “The team format of PGA Junior League Golf features matches with points awarded based on number of holes won. Coaches are able to alternate players every three holes, ensuring all team members play in each match.” Teams compete under the direction of a coach in a scramble format while wearing numbered uniforms, all of which emphasizes team play. With a national scope as well as a team and family concept, the PGA has modeled the junior league championship after the Little League World Series and can boast extraordinary growth. According to PGA figures, 700 teams competed in 2013 and 1,500 in 2014. Whaley said, “What we’re building here is something incredible. We’re building people, young men and women, who are going to play golf for a lifetime.”

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Gaelic Players stage “A Man of ideas” The New Haven Gaelic Players has scheduled “A Man of Ideas” for Nov. 12 through 16 at the Irish American Community center, 9 Venice Place, East Haven. Middlefield native Jillian Mackey Simms is scheduled to appear in the performance. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. A fee is charged. For tickets, contact Maureen Rynne at (203) 318-8723 or rynnem@yahoo.com.

Free SCORE panel discussion The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to the success of small businesses, has scheduled a free panel discussion “Experiences in Small Business Management - a Women’s Point of View” for Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Durham Library, 7 Maple Ave. Registration is required. Businessmen, existing business owners or anyone thinking of starting a business will benefit from the discussion. Men are welcome to attend. For more information: (860) 388-9508; sectworkshops@gmail.com.

Seeking feline foster care volunteers Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue, is seeking foster care volunteers to provide temporary housing for cats and kittens. Volunteers will prepare the cats for adoption and prevent overcrowding in the shelter. Cat Tales will provide food, supplies, and medications, and all vet care. Volunteers will be responsible for daily feeding, play and attention, administering medications, following special dietary plans, handling the cat into and out of a carrier, and transporting cats to veterinary appointments. Cat Tales is also in need of feral housing for managed feral colonies. Anyone willing to donate or construct feral housing should contact Cat Tales. For more information: (860) 344-9043 or info@CatTalesCT. org.

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tals calculated by Democrats, a recount would be triggered if the vote margin was within 143 votes. “I’m thrilled,” Bartolomeo said. “I wasn’t at all nervous. We had worked so hard and long and knew we did everything we could possibly do.” Suzio, 66, said Tuesday night that he would not concede until the voting tally could be verified. Bartolomeo, 45, earned her first

term as a state senator by defeating Suzio by 279 votes in 2012. Regarding Suzio’s statement that he would not concede Tuesday night, Bartolomeo said, “I’m not surprised. He still hasn’t called me from the last election.” Just before 11 p.m., Democrats waited at their West Main Street headquarters for final vote tallies from districts

Vincent Candelora ran unop- voter participation were unposed in State Senate District available from either town at Democratic incumbent Dante 12 and State House District press time, at least 3,261 voters cast votes for governor Bartolomeo, 1,048 to 928, in 86, respectively. Participation in those races in Durham and at least 1,967 the State Senate District 13 race. That margin could be plummeted as many voters voted in Middlefield. “It was a very good turnsignificant. The unofficial chose not to participate in tally has Bartolomeo win- the uncontested races. Fasano out,” said Durham Regisning with a margin just large collected 611 votes and Can- trar of Voters Pam Lucashu. “Durham has been consisenough to avoid a recount, delora picked up 733. While exact figures for tently high in voter turnout and Suzio has not conceded. The closest race of the night in terms of local votes took place in District 82 of the State House. True to this election’s form, Middlefield It’s the business tool you voters favored the GOP cancan’t afford to be didate Josh Broekstra, 960 to without! 948, over Democratic incumbent Emil “Buddy” Altobello. Receptionist Altobello won the contest, High-Speed Internet 56.5 to 43.5 percent. Conference Rooms The biggest blowouts of election day locally occurred 65 offices in Durham. Republican infrom $350-up 6 Way Road, Middlefield cumbents Len Fasano and

and they did it again.” The state constitution amendment to allow consideration of expanded ballot access was defeated statewide, 53 to 47 percent. The measure, generally opposed by the GOP, was defeated by an even larger margin in Durham, 1,594 to 1,183 or 57 to 43 percent.

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MERIDEN — As expected, the race between state Sen. Dante Bartolomeo and Republican challenger Len Suzio came down to just a few hundred votes. According to unofficial results from GOP headquarters, Bartolomeo defeated Suzio Tuesday by 341 votes. Bartolomeo received 14,972

votes, compared to 14,631 for Suzio. The results were tabulated at Suzio’s headquarters on East Main Street just after 10 p.m. But at Democratic headquarters, party officials had Bartolomeo winning by a tighter margin and closer to the number that would trigger an automatic recount. Just after 11:30 p.m., Democrats announced that Bartolomeo had defeated Suzio by 168 votes. According to vote to-

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Talk of the Towns, a evening featuring a quartet of mini talks, presented by the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation, is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, 7 to 9 p.m., at Indian Springs Golf Club. The format features 10-minute talks delivered by members of the Durham/Middlefield community, featuring author Leslie Bulion, Egyptologists Colleen and John Darnell, Yale Emergency Room doctor Andrew Taylor, and volcano-chaser Joop VareKamp. Doors open Friday night at 6:30 p.m. with talks beginning promptly at 7. Space is limited. The evening is free of charge, but donations are accepted. Founded in 2008 as an independent education foundation, CVEF promotes excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the community and supports life-long learning in Durham and Middlefield. CVEF holds annual fundraising and awareness events, such as this one, to support its mission and grant program.

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State Sen. Dante Bartolomeo and son, Cameron, 12, watch as vote totals are posted at the Democratic headquarters in Meriden Tuesday. | Dave Zajac / For Town Times

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