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Volume 28, Number 35

Crime, economy top issues in 90th district

By Kate Ramunni Record-Journal staff

The Durham-based Connecticut Blues Fife & Drum Corps sets off for Hammer Field in Branford on Aug. 20.

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Fife & drum corps unite in Branford

By Nicole Zappone Town Times

Each year, one Connecticut fife & drum corps is selected to host a National Muster, where corps from various states, even other countries,

come together to play. This year, Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps of Branford played host to the muster, which ran from Aug. 19 to 21.

“Over 30 fife and drum corps from all over performed in this historic

event,” said Kenny Avery, vice president of the Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps. “One of the featured bands this year was the St. Mary’s Prize Band of Limerick, Ireland.”

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Officials discuss plans for COVID mitigation in new school year

By Jessica Simms Record-Journal staff

As the new school year got ready to launch, area districts began preparing policies and procedures to continue efforts to mitigate COVID-19.

“I’m just stunned that we’re still talking about this,” said Jeff Solan, superintendent of

Cheshire Public Schools.

“After the few weeks that we were supposed to be out for COVID, we’re here a few years later still kind of trying to navigate this. We’re feeling that today we’re in a much better place to be able to move forward and have a school year that’s much more typical.”

Disinfectant spray and cleaning supplies sit in a classroom cabinet at Dodd Middle School in Dave Zajac, Record-Journal See COVID, A8 Cheshire.

Both incumbent Republican State Rep. Craig Fishbein and his Democratic opponent, Rebecca Hyland, agree that crime and the economy are among the most pressing issues in this year’s race for the 90th House District seat, the first election for the newly-redrawn district.

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Religious groups fight food insecurity

By Cris Villalonga-Vivoni Record-Journal staff

Nine houses of worship in Wallingford are banding together to address food insecurity by hosting a townwide “Unity in Faith” food drive for Master’s Manna, a food pantry which serves residents from Wallingford, Meriden, Durham, Middlefield, Cheshire, East Haven, North Haven, West Haven, Camden, North Branford and Northford.

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I can almost smell those bloomin’ onions and more wisdom than when I went in.

Ah, the Durham Fair. Nothing but good memories there.

My boys and I used to live for it. We’d sock away money well in advance, in eager anticipation of the big day.

Back then the kids did not get all of Friday off for the fair, but my kids did. The schools gave early dismissal, at 1:30, which I did not deem to be very early. And because I do not like crowds, Friday was our day.

We would get there right when the fair opened and pretty much have the place to ourselves. I loved it. We kicked off the festivities by ambling through the barns.

We knew that once the crowds came we would not be able to get anywhere close.

I especially loved the baby pigs. I remember the year Ryan tried to talk me into – and almost succeeded – buying one that was for sale.

Oh, how I wanted that little cutie! But I am not zoned for barnyard animals, so I knew it was of little use to bring one home. It was a tough decision.

Then we wandered around and found all the booths where we wished to dine throughout the day. Such a lovely plethora of treats.

Bloomin’ onions, strawberry sundaes, lime rickeys, fudge.

I think we ate a month’s worth of calories in that one day. And we enjoyed every one of them.

It might not surprise you to hear that, yes, I was barefoot. And this is one of my favorite memories. I was in the tent that sold crystals, and the man who worked there told me he had lived in South America, where feet like mine would be considered an asset.

“Splayed” is what he called them. He said they would be great for climbing mountains. Good to know. I do not, however, feel like I need to know what splayed feet are. It doesn’t sound good.

We checked out the rides.

Was there anything new this year? There usually was. At 1 p.m. we could buy a bracelet for $10 that allowed an unAnd finally we come to that limited number of rides until bewitching hour when we 5. can buy the bracelet that gives access to all the rides.

Meanwhile, we wandered Yes, it is finally 1:00. And through the tents and even better (well, maybe not bought our treasures. Because there was hardly any- better, but good), my boys’ one there we had a front row to everything. I always liked the tent at the bottom of the hill that sold crystals.

We attended all the entertainment offerings. Except for the pig races. I felt sorry for the participants. I thought they would like to be burrowing into a nice stack of hay instead of running their little legs off.

friends will be arriving soon, having been released, at long last, from the classroom.

Those boys of mine hit up every ride they could find, non-stop. I just patiently watched. I did not join them on any of them, since I have motion sickness. I tried the Scrambler a couple of times and spent the rest of the day wishing I had a bucket I could stick my head into.

So now it is almost 5:00, and the fat lady is getting ready to sing, so to speak. One year in particular stands out in my mind. They were on their last ride. I don’t remember the name of it, but I do remember that all was well until its operator thought it would be a lark to make it go in reverse.

That’s where he lost my boys.

On the way home they both emptied a good part of their innards on the front step, not being able to make it through the door.

But when the nausea subsided, we all spent a lovely evening crooning over our treasures. The fun wasn’t over yet.

The Durham Fair was a staple in our lives for many years. It made an indelible mark on us, and it still lives in my sons’ hearts.

They are long gone and far away, but they always know when the Durham Fair is here. And every year, without fail, we reminisce about those days of yore.

I am so grateful for the happy memories we share.

Durham Fair, you were pure magic for us.

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A safer Connecticut is achievable

By State Sen. Paul Cicarella

Some recent, actual, headlines in here in Connecticut : Security officer shot during shoplifting attempt at Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester

thefts in broad daylight, and a homeowner fired upon while attempting to prevent a thief from sawing-off his car’s catalytic converter.

actment of the Police Accountability law, we cannot say that there is a safer Connecticut. The headlines speak for themselves; these are facts. The law is not working very well.

This is Connecticut and not the “Wild West.”

tinue to do the best they can with these restrictive parameters. As a former law enforcement professional, I know these men and women need the tools to do their job. There must be consequences for an offender after After two years, we are in the being taken into custody. first stages of fully underThe simple fact is that public standing this law’s conseA year ago, my Republican safety is a huge problem in quences. If these clearly colleagues and I offered a Connecticut that must be comprehensive plan to addetrimental consequences addressed now. are not addressed, things dress crime, along with the underlying causes for why a will continue to get worse.

The second part of the equation is that it is outrageously Local law enforcement conSee Safer, A4 expensive to live here. That, too, must be addressed.

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Also among the attendees was Durham’s Connecticut Blues Fife & Drum Corps, which is celebrating its 47th year. “The Connecticut Blues Fife & Drum Corps was organized in 1975 and has developed into one of the finest marching musical units in New England,” the group states on its website.

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Meet Our New Cardiologist: Dr. Zain Ahmed

This year, Cheshire is no longer within the boundaries of the 90th district after last year’s mandated redistricting based on the 2020 census.

The western boundaries of the district were reduced, cutting out parts of western Wallingford, and expanded eastward to encompass part of Middlefield. The southern section of the district was redrawn to exclude the part of Cheshire previously in the district.

Two years ago, Fishbein narrowly beat Cheshire Democrat Jim Jinks to hold on to the seat he has held since 2016. It was a razor-thin victory by only seven votes.

Fishbein was born in New York and grew up in Wallingford, graduating from Sheehan High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a juris doctorate at Quinnipiac University. He then joined his father at the Fishbein Law Firm in Wallingford.

He was first elected in 2016 and also has held a seat on the Wallingford Town Council since 2009. He is the vicechairman of the Connecticut

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Hyland, who grew up in Northford, is also a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where she earned degrees in political science and psychology. She then graduated from George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C., and became an assistant public defender in Fairfax, Virginia.

After moving back to Connecticut, she became a high school teacher and then, in 2020, a stay-at-home mom to her newborn son.

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He also provides routine cardiology care to manage risk factors and improve overall heart health.

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While Fishbein blames the Democratic majority in the state legislature for the state’s economic condition, Hyland points to the issues that arose during the pandemic to explain inflation.

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Obituaries Henry W. Coe, Jr. DURHAM- Henry W. Coe, Jr., 86, of Durham, husband of the late Loraine (Arrigoni) Coe, died peacefully after a lengthy illness on August 18, 2022, at his longtime home, lovingly surrounded by his three children. Henry was the son of the late Henry Coe, Sr. and Nellie (Strachiel) Coe of Durham. Henry is survived by his three children Dori-Lynn Coe of Durham, Kevin Coe (Kathryn Burgess) of South Carolina and Krista-Lynn Corazzo (Michael) of Amston as well as four grandchildren Taylor Corazzo (Fiancé Anthony Libera) of Middletown, Cameron Corazzo of Amston, Avery Coe and Justin Coe of Portland, sister-in-law Diane Coe of Durham.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter Sydney Coe as well as a brother Edward Coe. Henry was a life-long resident of Durham having attended local schools and graduating from Southern Connecticut State College in 1956.

Henry then pursued what turned out to be a 40year career in education as a classroom teacher in the Middlefield Public School system teaching at Center School, Memorial School and ending his commitment and retiring in 2000 at Strong Middle School in Durham. Henry was a premier teacher who was recognized as teacher of the year in Regional School District 13 in 1991.

Henry will always be remembered for his ability to bring history to life by

the hundreds of students in the area who remember him as being a master teacher. His remembrance by his former students is a testament to his overwhelming success in his profession.

Henry exemplified the phrase “community spirit” that was ever present in his lengthy and varied public service to the town and community. It was his willingness to help others without recognition that will be long remembered by the citizens of his beloved Durham.

As a youngster, he became involved in the 4-H program holding a variety of offices as well as traveling to conferences nationwide.

He was especially known for his horsemanship where he received many awards at horse shows. He attended every Durham Fair since his birth in 1935 often being wheeled around the grounds in a pram. It was here that the seed was sown for his life-long career as an exhibitor and director of the Durham Fair Association holding a variety of positions including Coordinator

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of Exhibits and Vice President. Because of his love of all things fair, he was one of the early officers of the Durham Fair Foundation, a position he held for many years.

He was the first Superintendent of Entertainment that brought a national act to the Fair. In addition, he was also the first superintendent of novelty events that brought audience participation to the Fair with such wildly popular competitions as the Back Seat Driver Contest that lived on at the Durham Fair Foundation Tractor Cruise-In. He was awarded a lifetime achievement award and cut the ribbon to honorarily open the Durham Fair.

He remained an active resident director of the Association until the time of his death.

One of Henry’s proudest accomplishments was his 40-year affiliation with the YMCA in Middletown. He was the director of Camp Phelps Ingersoll Day Camp that provided thousands of children with an enriching and rewarding camp experience. Because of his years of dedicated leadership at the camp, the recently constructed amphitheater was named in his honor.

In his early days, Henry was widely known as a barbershop quartet singer participating in many shows in Middlefield and Durham as well as around the state of Connecticut.

More recently, he served as Vice Chair of Durham Senior Board and brought new ideas on behalf of senior citizens in the town of Durham to help enrich

their lives.

Henry was an actor at heart and joined the Readers Theater Group of Middletown playing several roles utilizing his mellow but strong voice that people recognize throughout the town.

Henry was a deeply religious man who regularly attended the United Churches of Durham frequently delivering sermons to the congregation.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and the Hospice and Palliative unit at Middlesex Health for their kindness, compassion and understanding over the past several weeks.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street in Durham, with Pastor Jeanette Hicks and Pastor Cindy Stasko presiding.

Burial will be at the family plot at Mica Hill Cemetery in Durham, immediately following the ceremony.

Friends and family were invited to calling hours on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 4:00 - 7:00p.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown, CT. In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives may make contributions to The Durham Fair Foundation, PO Box 642, Durham, CT 06422 in Henry’s name.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www. doolittlefuneralservice. com.

Doolittle Funeral Service has been entrusted by the Coe family to make funeral arrangements.

their words. A “SaferCT” is achievable and I will continue to advocate for policies that put the safety of our families first. Visit SaferCT.com for more information.

State Sen. Paul Cicarella represents Connecticut’s 34th Senate District, which includes the towns of Durham, East Haven, North Haven and Wallingford.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance on COVID-19 on Aug. 11, stating that it is recommended if a person tests positive for COVID-19, they should stay home for at least five days. After five days, if the person is free of a fever for at least 24 hours without using medication and symptoms are improving, they may end their isolation. However, they should still wear a mask through their tenth day.

The CDC also recommends that if a person has access to antigen tests, they should use one to be sure they can safely remove their mask.

“With two sequential negative tests 48 hours apart, you may remove your mask sooner than day 10,” according to the CDC. In Connecticut, over a recent seven-day stretch, there were 3,300 confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to CT Data. In Wallingford, there had been 46, in Cheshire there had been 23, in Meriden 81 and in Southington, 39.

Both New Haven and Hartford Counties are in the medium risk category regarding COVID-19 exposure, according to the CDC. For this category, people who are at a high risk of getting very sick because they are “older, are immunocompromised, have certain disabilities, or have underlying health conditions” should wear a high quality mask in indoor public places, according to the CDC. If someone lives with someone who is high risk or is socializing with someone who is high risk, consider self-testing and wearing a high quality mask indoors.

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The “Unity in Faith” drive will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Residents can drop off donations at any of the following Wallingford congregations: First Congregational Church, Faith Bible Church, First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Most Holy Trinity Parish, St. John the Evangelist Episcopal, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wallingford SDA Spanish Church and Zion Lutheran Church. In addition, the Islamic Center of Wallingford is providing monetary support.

The Connecticut Food Bank reports that more than 490,000 people in the state were food insecure in 2019.

In addition, food prices are 11% higher than last year due to inflation.

as the economic effects of the pandemic continue and inflation worsens. She said each person or family who comes to the pantry leaves with at least one shopping cart worth of food.

“We have warehouse space, but there’s very little really on our shelves,” Heald said.

“The food that comes in one door, goes out the next door.”

cereals, pasta, canned soups and sauces. They will also accept fresh produce but prefer non-perishables.

Heald doesn’t know how much food will come in via the “Unity in Faith” drive but knows that it will make a huge impact.

Mary Ellen Connell, a member of the food drive com-

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“You don’t have to do much more than just pick up a few items extra at the grocery store,” she stated.

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While protocols and procedures will help keep students and staff members safe, Susan Bencivenga Lonczak, director of health for the Plainville-Southington Health District, said it all comes down to tried and true methods. “Washing your hands, watching your symptoms,” she said. “Families need to look at some of the different risky behaviors and make decisions that are best for them.

But the school setting is really important for kids.”

the teachers and students are looking to try to get back to a normal school year with interactions between students and teachers, our sporting events … and be able to plan for a normal school year,” said Michael Grove, assistant superintendent for technology and operations for Meriden Public Schools.

To help with a more normal school year, school districts will have COVID-19 tests that they can give to students who show symptoms or are exposed to the virus.

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States, including 86 cases in Connecticut. “At this time, “When we started last year, it the risk of monkeypox infec- was 100% masked,” Mancinition in children and adoles- Averitt said, “so we only got cents remains low,” said Lea to see everybody’s eyes so Crown, director of the Meri- I’m looking forward to seeden Department of Health. ing some smiling faces and “Monkeypox virus can infect some teeth.” anyone — including chiljsimms@record-journal.com dren — if they have close, 203-317-2279 Twitter: @jessica_simms99 personal, often skin-to-skin contact with someone who has monkeypox. In this current outbreak, most cases of monkeypox have been associated with sexual contact.”

If someone gets monkeypox, Lonczak said their local health department will play an integral role in working with them to get through the virus. For schools, she said they will be following any guidance out there, especially when it comes to disinfecting touched objects.

“All the things that they normally would do are wonderful to combat anything from cold and flu season down to any of the more rare things,” Lonczak said. “But typically the risk is very low because this really is going to fall under a disease that is contracted with really close skin-to-skin contact.”

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The downturn in the economy has been especially difficult for small businesses, which Hyland said need to be supported because they don’t have some of the advantages of large businesses.

“In order for economic recovery to benefit all, we need to support small businesses and the workers hit hardest by the pandemic,” she said. “We need to ensure that corporations stop taking advantage of economic assistance intended for the people.”

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