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Friday, October 13, 2017

Does it make sense to combine Durham and Middlefield?

By Mark Dionne Town Times

In recent town meetings, Durham Selectman John Szewczyk raised a question that usually comes up in less formal circumstances like parking lots and coffee shops: Why not combine Durham and Middlefield?

“I usually bring it up around budget season,” Szewczyk told the Town Times. “We are one community from our children to our seniors. Let’s reap the benefits.”

Durham and Middlefield parents whose kids share one school system and see little difference between the towns. Combining towns, the argument goes, would save money.

Szewczyk says the budget process usually compels him to bring it up.

Regionalizing would allow towns to eliminate duplicate positions. According to Szewczyk, positions like first selectman, tax collector, town clerk, library director, and assessor. “Why can’t we have one for a town of 12,000?

It’s not just the payroll. It’s the benefits

The question often comes from

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Durham Selectman John Szewczyk has promoted the idea of combining Durham and Middlefield into one town; a complicated undertaking. | Mark Dionne, Town Times

Community offers prayers for Las Vegas

By Mark Dionne Town Times

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the towns of Durham and Middlefield offered special prayer services for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, and the nation.

The United Churches of Durham held a prayer service at 6 p.m. and the Middlefield Federated Church held a candlelight vigil one hour later. Both events were advertised as “community-wide” or non-denominational to draw non-parishioners.

Readers Theater to perform locally

By Mark Dionne Town Times

When Joe DiPietro’s play “The Last Romance” is performed on Monday, Oct. 23 at the Durham Public Library, it will mark the first appearance in Durham by the Readers Theater, but organizers hope it will help establish a new home for the theater group.

Anne Cassady, of Durham, one of Readers Theater’s co-producing directors, calls the group’s perforSee Theater, A4

The Reverend Jeanette Hicks presided over the service at the United Churches of Durham, which featured prayers and music. Lisa Larsen played the piano and sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Susan Peak led a group rendition of the gospel hymn “In the Garden,” accompanying herself on guitar.

A candlelight vigil outside of the Middlefield Federated Church for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. | Mark Dionne, Town Times

Some of the songs or prayers at the United Churches of Durham were non-specific words of comfort.

Durham First Selectman Laura Francis led a prayer specific to Las Vegas, asking for comfort for the victims, first See Prayers, A3

The cast of “The Last Romance.” From left: Anne Cassady, Richard Kamins, and Naomi Kamins. | Submitted photo

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and we’re duplicating it,” the selectman said.

Szewczyk emphasized the economic argument, pointing out immediate savings, which he estimates to be about $2 million, and long term savings resulting from the economy of scale, eliminating duplicate expensive purchases, and different oversight of the school budget.

“A town of 8,000 and town of 4,000 would become a town of 12,000, still small in comparison to many others in Connecticut,” Szewczyk said.

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The process of combining two towns, once called consolidation and now better known as regionalizing, is generally discussed as an economic option for very similar towns to share services.

In financial terms, the largest commonality between Durham and Middlefield is the shared expense of Regional School District 13.

In the regional budget process, dictated by state law, after approval by a Board of Education, the school budget goes to the combined voters of all the towns in the district, with the town governments bound to the results.

In municipalities without a regional school system, the school budget is subject to a Board of Finance and voted on as part of the entire town budget.

higher than District No. 13.”

people.

While they discuss the idea far more skeptically than does Szewczyk, Middlefield First Selectman Ed Bailey and Durham First Selectman Laura Francis also see how regionalizing could have benefits.

Laura Francis said, “We have so much in common that it’s been talked about … but to actually combine, to dissolve and incorporate and create a new entity, from a technical point of view I don’t even know how that happens.”

Bailey said, “We’d speak with one voice. Now when it comes to the schools, there’s two voices … That creates a little dichotomy between the two towns. And it’s noted.”

Another issue is neighborhoods wanting to retain their physical structures, such as libraries and fire houses.

Keeping two structures fails to fully realize savings, of course.

Middlefield’s support for the school budget at referendum has always been lower than Durham’s and several times the town voted down the budget while Durham approved it by a larger margin.

“Where are you going to locate? And we get into this thing where it will probably be over in Durham,” Bailey said. “The only way to reduce expenses is to set up a central location, which is Francis noted that more difficult because of parochial grants might be available and attachments.” new positions like IT support might be viable in a larger BOE members examining town. school closing options acWith one town, Szewczyk cepted as a organizing prinsaid, “No more referendum The process of combining ciple that one school always for school budgets. Instead towns would be immense. had to stay in Middlefield, the Board of Finance would Durham and Middlefield even if it otherwise made examine and vote on the would not be combining, reschool board budget, thereby ally. The two towns would be sense to close. providing an extra layer of dissolving and then forming Francis considered Szewoversight. As a result, our one new town. The entire czyk’s numbers “pretty inschool district spending process would have to be ap- flated” but believes studying would decrease and be more proved by the state legislathe idea could realize savings in line with Guilford and ture and follow state law, the even if the towns do not acMadison, two terrific school charters of both towns, and, tually combine. Francis said, districts and both ranked presumably, the will of the “We should do the academic

exercise to see where we benefit.”

Dissolution would be an emotional as well as a financial matter.

“Being the smaller partner in the deal, people [in Middlefield] would feel it’s all going to be about Durham and Durham would dominate any issues that come to the polls. That would cause some concern with some people,” Bailey said. “The only thing I hear from people in [Middlefield] is ‘Never do we want to combine the towns.’ There’s a strong sentiment in Middlefield and a lot of regret over the regional school district because it’s a lot of expense and it’s driven by Durham.

People feel that our taxes are so high because of the cost of the school system … That’s where our emphasis should be.”

Durham has a slightly higher per capita income, higher average home price, more people, and an older town, more land, and more school buildings than Middlefield, which adds to Middlefield’s skepticism.

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Hicks opened and closed the service. Acknowledging that some would say that prayers are not enough, the reverend said that prayers draw strength and heal and told the audience to leave as instruments of peace.

An instruction sheet, “Talking to Children about the Shooting,” from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and available at www.nctsn.org was handed out at the conclusion of the service.

At the Middlefield Federated Church, the Reverend Suzanne Personette gathered a circle of people outside the church for a candlelight vigil. Personette led the group in a prayer and the group observed a moment of silence opposite the Middlefield Community Center’s flag, flying half-staff in recognition of the tragedy.

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This version of “The Last Romance,” a story about golden year love near a dog park, is directed by another Durham resident, Julie Greeman, often the group’s acting coach.

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Cassady said, “People keep saying to us, ‘Oh I’ve seen this twice [in theaters] but this was the best performance of this play.’ I think it’s the intimacy, so you really pay attention and hear the words. It’s a wonderful thing.”

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“[I]f a story is strong, one does not need the trappings of traditional theater,” co-producing director Richard Kamins stated in an e-mail. “[T]here is little ‘ac-

tion,’ but there is a lot of interaction plus a tremendous amount of emotion.”

As a frequent director, Cassady brings many of the plays into her Durham living room for rehearsal but, until now, the performances have always been elsewhere.

The Public Association of Library Supporters, the library’s booster group, and the Durham Senior Board brought “The Last Romance” to town. Lainey Melvin, Senior Board Chair, saw Readers Theater perform the show as a fund raiser for ArtFarm and Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown and thought the group would be a good fit in Durham.

Melvin said, “I thought the play was super in the way it talked about relation-

ships. It was humorous and poignant.”

Readers Theater, which will hit its 10th anniversary in April 2018, also performs at the Russell Library in Middletown, at the Prosser Public Library in Bloomfield, and with the Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education.

The Readers Theater directors are hoping there is a future in Durham. “Richard and I are hoping that Durham will enjoy it and bring in a good audience and consider bringing in Readers Theater next year,” Cassady said.

From program sponsors, Readers Theater asks only for costs to cover play royalties.

“I think this would be a nice feature for the library’s program selections. This is a way to be able to bring good plays into the community in a pretty accessible way,” Cassady said.

Founding the group in 2008, Myron Gubitz of West Hartford collected a group of adult actors he could call on.

Gubitz, and later other directors, would select actors for the chosen plays. Actors were added on and the group also seeks out actors when they have a specific need.

Gubitz had to take a reduced role and Cassady and Kamins began running the programs, working together to navigate the group and as actors and directors.

Cassady said she gets ideas for plays from local theaters, like New Haven’s Long Wharf Theater and Hartford’s TheaterWorks. She leans more towards dramas while her partner Kamins often suggests comedies. “I find comedies to be very attractive but we can’t do the same thing over and over,” Kamins wrote.

They look for small-cast plays without intrinsic stage action, aiming for a run time less than 90 minutes.

The Readers Theater approach rests on a good script.

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Cassady said, “A good story tells its own drama. You get a good script, well-written, a good story to tell and you get good actors to render it.”

the same town. “One town is not taking over another.

It’s two towns becoming one. We’d be the same community at that point,” he said.

“Actors tend to be natural storytellers,” Kamins wrote.

“In Readers Theater, both actors and directors take the time to find the emotional center of the story.”

Refreshments will be served immediately afterward in the activity room of the Durham Library.

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Francis also noted town pride. “If you were third generation Durham, how would you feel about that?” she asked.

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Francis and Bailey said they wanted to explore the idea of other shared services after the resolution of the state’s budget crisis.

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It’s a cruel trick, really. Summer evenings, when the airwaves are filled to the brim with nothing but reruns on TV, find me all kinds of peppy. I am wide awake for those reruns. The Sandman pops in around 10, and only because he knows that 5 will be rolling around all too soon. But at this time of year, he shows up at a most unwelcome hour. A ridiculously early hour, and he knows how much I want to stay awake for my shows, all of which are just out of the gate for the upcoming season.

Those new shows are what take the sting out of summer’s demise.

So here’s how it plays out every night. I am perched in front of my Samsung, so excited about my fall line-up.

Comfy nightie, my dear kitties by my side, a tasty beverage. What could go wrong?!

Well, what goes wrong is that sneaky Sandman stopping by for an early visit. Whatever happened to my 10 o’clock bedtime? No sooner have I plunked myself down than that ’ol boy plops down right beside me, and no one invited him to the party. I would think he would have other people to attend to, like small children who actually do have a bedtime of 7:30.

State Rep. Vincent Candelora, has been named Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association for his commitment to understanding the issues of retail merchants and for advocating tirelessly on their behalf in the legislature.

Candelora represents the 86th District communities of Durham, Guilford, North Branford and Wallingford.

checking often, with the fervor of someone keeping track of their stocks. And I have no way of recording these evening delights, so as you can see, it is of the utmost importance that I stay alert once the sun has tucked itself in for the night.

And I try. So hard. The other night, in preparation for “Modern Family,” I took my shower and brushed my teeth, so that as soon as it was over at 9:30, I could just whisk myself off to bed. Easy peasy! I’ll make it this time!

I did not make it.

I started to feel that familiar descent of the eyelids around 8. It couldn’t be! I got plenty of sleep the night before, and there is no reasonable explanation for this. Except, perhaps, that Sandman’s amusement. Well, I had plenty of time, I told myself, before my show started, so I could just “rest my eyes” in the interim. Lots of leeway.

I woke up at 9:35. Curses!

Foiled again!

This early-to-bed (or rather, early-to-couch), early-to-rise thing does not go well for entertainment purposes. I will see previews for a show that looks really good, only it’s at the ungodly hour of 9:30.

I’ll never make it. The best I can hope for these days is making it through the reruns of M.A.S.H., which begin at 6. I think, during the winter, that all my shows should run But he likes to amuse himbetween 5 and 8. I could be self, apparently, by toying sure, or almost sure, to catch with me. First comes the heaviness of the eyelids. I feel them then. them sliding down, down, down, and I try to slide them And as for you, Mr. Sandman, please give my house a back up, but to no avail. Oh, wide berth until about 9:30 no! Panic sets in. I still have or so. You could at least let quite a way to go before my me have “Modern Family.” beloved sitcoms come on.

It didn’t used to be such a problem, this early-evening lethargy, because the next day I could find my shows on Xfinity. But I don’t see them there anymore, and I am

Letters to the Editor Conscientious candidates

Support for Donahue

To the editor:

To the editor:

Missing from the Oct. 6 commentary “Very active year for Planning & Zoning,” was the fact that Durham P&Z’s extreme schedule was partially self-inflicted. The commission was already three years late when it began work on the 10-year Plan of Conservation & Development, and the town was in danger of losing state funding.

First, I want to share that I am not seeking another term on the Durham Board of Finance. I have deeply appreciated serving the citizens on the BOF since 2012. In particular, it has been an honor to work with such dedicated board members.

The bulk of this important work was done in less than six months. That shouldn’t happen again.

We need conscientious people with integrity who share our values to sit on this important commission. I urge you to consider four outstanding P&Z candidates – Joe Pasquale, Dave Foley, Matt Thompson and Josh Eddinger – when you vote on Nov. 7.

Second, I want to whole-heartedly endorse Bob (Robert) Donahue, who is running for the Board of Finance. He has an extraordinary background in finance and banking and is currently vice president of Regional Banking for Peoples United Corporation. Also, he has shared his talents and energy with many local and regional organizations.

He will bring energy, thoughtfulness, critical analysis, and fiscal savvy to the BOF. Martin W. Anderson Durham

Liz Cipollina Vice-Chair, Durham Democratic Town Committee

Integrity, ethics, values No leadership

To the editor:

To the editor:

As I contemplate leaving Durham to move to Georgia, I remember all the elections in which I have participated as both the Democratic Town Committee Chair and also as a member of the DTC.

I would like the state legislature to adjust the salary of Gov. Dannel Malloy. Additionally, Gov. Malloy should be given a healthcare plan that is more cost-effective for Connecticut tax payers.

Connecticut residents were promised a governor that would lead the state’s legislators. The lack of a state budget shows that there is no leadership at all.

Since we cannot return Gov. Malloy to Stamford for a refund, I believe we are due at least a partial rebate. Lowering his salary and adjusting his health insurance should suffice.

This year we will be electing members to the Board of Finance, Board of Assessment Appeals, Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals and alternate positions.

We have a number of new people willing to step up and run for office. They are Robert Donhue, Matt Taber, Matthew Thompson, Josh Eddinger, Mike D’Agostino, Holly Pearce and Elizabeth Dougan.

I’m very proud of these folks and want you all to think of what we stand for when you Carolyn Salzano vote: Integrity, ethics, values.

Middlefield Dede Levy, Chair DDTC

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It’s fall, and that means football

By Tom Brady

The Wally Camp Athletic Complex at Coginchaug H.S. is home to both the Coginchaug/Hale-Ray Blue Devils, as well as the Durham-Middlefield Falcons; our youth football and cheer program.

So dust off your raccoon coat, grab a pennant and come cheer on the your local teams!

October in New England, and the presence of football is tangible in the air. The Durham-Middlefield area holds the dubious reputation of being on the 50-yard line between the two great sport rivalries of New York in Boston.

We look forward to bringing you weekly updates on the Durham-Middlefield area football this fall.

So much so that when ESPN hosted its 2012 pre-game Superbowl presentation between the Giants and the Patriots, the sports network chose to broadcast right from the Coginchaug High School parking lot as the official halfway point between the two stadiums.

But whether you’re more likely to have No. 12 or No. 13 proudly displayed on the back of your shirt, there is no debate that the best football in New England can be enjoyed right here in Durham.

The Coginchaug/Hale-Ray Blue Devils go into their bye week with a 2-3 mark. We had big wins over Canton and H-K and tough losses to Valley, Windsor Locks and Cromwell. Our boys play with tremendous courage and pride.

It is inspiring to watch them.

Coginchaug’s next home game is Saturday, Oct. 21 against Lewis Mills. Game At the midway point of the season, the Coginchaug/Hale-Ray football team own a record of 2-3.

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Sunday, Oct. 22.

time is 1 p.m.

Game results from Sunday, Oct. 8.

The Durham Middlefield Falcons are fielding four teams this year: A squad (grades 8/9), B squad (grades 6/7), C squad (grades 4/5) and the expanding flag league (K-2).

The cheer program has an A and B squad, as well as a dominating 29-lady Falcon C squad.

The future of the cheer program is expanding, as is its cheer competition win history.

The Durham/Middlefield Falcons launched a new logo, with a slick one-sided helmet design on a matte blue finish.

The updated logo has been a huge hit on T-shirts, hats and sweatshirts, and #DMFalconSightings can be seen all around town.

The next Falcon home games are this Sunday, Oct. 15 and

A squad: The Durham/Middlefield Falcons played tough and won a great game at home against the Wethersfield Eagles.

Anthony Toth (RB), Jeremy Mangiameli (QB) and Dalton Sisk (RB) led the way offensively, all running for over 100 yards apiece. Toth had two touchdowns while Sisk and Mangiameli each had one TD. Defensively, the Falcons managed to hold the Eagles to under 150 total yards on offense. Mangiameli had an interception while Jack Huscher, Thomas Maldanado and Hunter Matus each had a sack.

The Falcons tackled very well throughout the game.

Also making big contributions to the win were Nate Lowry, Blake Sartor, An-

thony Davoren, Tyler Stagon, Seth Overton, Dylan Quincy, Kaden Altwell and Jim Ahern.

All of these players contributed by making great blocks and tackling very well.

Head coach Peter Ladas called his team’s performance the “best overall game of the season thus far and a great team effort.”

The Falcons improved to 2-3.

B squad: The Durham/Middlefield Falcons faced a challenging game against Wethersfield and came away with a 25-7 loss. The early-morning torrential rain provided increased difficulty for ball handling, as the running game increased. players and a great influx of fresh talent. Led by high-scorThe Falcons’ touchdown reing Tyler Ufferlidge on ofsulted from a hard run from fense and the play-making Tyler Doyle in the second Matt Francesco on defense, quarter. the Falcons are 1-3 halfway C squad: into the season.

The Durham/Middlefield Falcons came off their 2016 league championship year with a good host of returning

Flag football: The Durham/Middlefield Falcons flag football team

has more than doubled in size since last year, and has brought its roster to several jamborees where 6 to 12 teams from several towns play in 15-minutes scrimmages. The amazing level of play among such young athletes is astounding, as is the quick learning curve of boys See Football, A11

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Readers Theater performs “The Last Romance” Monday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Free, open to the community.

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Quarterback Jayden Costa and wide receiver Brodie Manning have stunned the league with their well-executed pass plays, something rarely seen at even higher levels of play.

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Basketball tryouts Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Coginchaug High School, fifth grade boys and girls, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., and sixth grade boys and girls, 7:45 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Coginchaug High School, seventh grade boys and girls, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., and eighth grade boys and girls, 7:45 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19 at Coginchaug High School, scrim-

mage tryout (in addition to the regular tryout), fifth grade boys and girls, 6:30 to 7 p.m.; sixth grade boys and girls, 7 to 7:30 p.m.; seventh grade boys and girls, 7:30 to 8 p.m.; eighth grade boys and girls, 8 to 8:30 p.m.

All participants must register at cbcthunder.org. Drop off and pick up children at the appropriate times.

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STEAM Camp Regional School District 13 has scheduled a STEAM Camp for Monday, Oct. 23, for students in first through sixth grade at Memorial, Lyman and Brewster schools. A fee is charged.

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Calendar Friday, Oct. 13 Spay-ghetti dinner - Cat Tales has scheduled its semi-annual Spay-ghetti Dinner for Friday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Fox Parish Center, 10 Elm St., Middletown. A fee is charged. Bring three cans of Friskies wet food or two rolls of paper towels to enter in the door prize drawing. For more information and tickets, email info@CatTalesCT.org or call 860-344-9043.

Boys soccer - CRHS vs. Valley Regional, away, 6:30 p.m.

Girls volleyball - CRHS vs.

Creed at CRHS, 5:30 p.m.

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Friday, Oct. 20 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, Oct. 20, 1 to 6 p.m., at Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, Oct. 21 Workshop - Coginchaug Area Transition has scheduled an applesauce-making workshop for Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Federated Church. A fee is charged. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 16 required. Call Joanne Nytch at 860-3499713 or Sue VanDerzee at

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Spooky Fun - Fall Spooky Fun is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, noon to 5 p.m., at Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown. Drop in, visit the cemetery and view th information about the ghosts buried there. Free, no registration. For more information, visit www.EveryoneOutside. org.

Guided walk - Everybody Outside has scheduled a Guided Walk: Trees, Ghosts & Tombstones at Indian Hill Cemetery for Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring a picnic.

Led by Lucy Meigs. For more information, visit www.EveryoneOutside.org.

Football - CRHS vs. Lewis Mills at CRHS, 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 23 Durham 60+ Club - The

Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 23, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. The installation of officers for 2017 through 2018 will be presented. Refreshments, variety table. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join.

Saturday, Oct. 28 Holiday bazaar - St. Colman Church, corner of Hubbard and Cherry Hill road, has scheduled “A Country Christmas” holiday bazaar for Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch, raffle and booths.

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Middlefield resident, coach honored Recently, Sandi Piantek was recognized for her outstanding career as a girls volleyball coach at Maloney High School in Meriden.

loney girls volleyball team used to wear. The one-piece romper-style uniform drew laughter from the crowd.

A new banner was unveiled between the Platt/Maloney junior varsity and varsity girls match on Oct. 2. The presentation by athletic director Robert McKee included moments of nostalgia, humor, and recognition of some incredible accomplishments.

In attendance at the recognition ceremony were former teaching colleagues and players of Piantek. Many of her former players continued to be involved in volleyball. Some became volleyball coaches, some became officials, and many became mothers of volleyball players.

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Lake race to aid Red Cross disaster relief

By Ashley Kus Record-Journal staff

Last year, 39 people participated in the first Silver Lake race.

Profits from the second annual Silver Lake canoe and kayak race this weekend will be donated to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help victims of the recent hurricanes.

Joe Shaw, of Massachusetts, was the overall winner after completing the course in just under 44 minutes.

“I feel so sorry for those that have lost so much,” said Vicki Cummings. The Silver Lake resident will be coordinating the race for the second year in a row as part of the New England Canoe Kayak Racing Association (NECKRA) series.

According to the Red Cross, all donations to hurricane relief are being used to provide shelter, food, comfort and emergency support for victims of Hurricanes Harvey,

Sponsors of this weekend’s race include local companies like Turnpike Wine & Spirits and the Ratchford Eye Center on Farmington Avenue.

The registration starts on race day at 9:30 a.m.

Cummings said she is hoping for a good turnout.

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15. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run)

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(4)

Outside Country Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541.

(Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) In-Country Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS® Requested Copies Distributed

by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail®)

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5,369 5,475

3,574 3,411

No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest To Filing Date

5,390 5,499

3,589 3,450

c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)) Outside Country Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, (1) Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources) d. Nonrequested In-Country Nonrequested Copies Distribution Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests (By Mail induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and and Outside (2) Requests including Association Requests, the Mail) Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g.First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies mailed in excess ® (3) of 10% Limit mailed at Standard Mail or Package Service Rates) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside (4) the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources)

3,411 3,574

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1,810 1,940 5,390 5,399

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N/A 100 5,390 5,499

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1,444 1,407

357 341

3,450 3,589

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8. COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF HEADQUARTERS OR GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICE OF PUBLISHER, 11 Crown Street, 500 S. Broad St. Meriden, CT 06450-0915 9. FULL NAMES AND COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESSES OF PUBLISHER, EDITOR AND MANAGING EDITOR: 500 BroadSt., St. Meriden, CT PUBLISHER: Eliot C. White, 500 11 Crown Eliot Carroll, C. White, 11S.Crown S. BroadSt., St. Meriden, CT 06450. EDITOR: Nick 06450. MANAGING EDITOR: Olivia Lawrence, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450.

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Motorists cautioned to watch for deer, moose this fall

By Bryan Lipiner, Record-Journal staff

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding motorists to be aware of increased deer and moose activity during morning and evening hours along roads this fall.

Fall is breeding season for the state’s moose and deer population. Motorists that encounter deer or moose are cautioned to slow down and drive defensively.

A male white tailed deer leaps through a field on the Boulder Knoll open space in Cheshire, Sept. 1, 2015. | Christopher Zajac, For the Record-Journal

“During 2016, approximately 3,700 deer were killed in the state due to collisions with vehicles,” said Rick Jacobson, director of DEEP’s Wildlife Division.

More than 40 moose-related accidents were reported in the state between 1995 and 2016. Two accidents were reported last month.

Moose primarily reside in the northern part of the state. In 2014, a moose was spotted in Cheshire.

“Moose venturing into southern Connecticut, with high population density, road networks, and traffic volumes, pose an increased potential for human fatalities from accidents as compared to deer-vehicle accidents,” DEEP said. blipiner@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @BryanLipiner

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532 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 (Next to Pop’s Pizza) 203-439-0960 We are dedicated to providing a professional, light-hearted atmosphere with delicious Japanese and Korean dishes. Catering and Platter available – BYOB restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM.

3810 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203)-691-9990 OPEN 7 DAYS 5AM-3PM SUMMER SPECIAL: Mon-Fri Get a 12oz. coffee, egg & cheese sandwich with bacon OR ham OR sausage for $4.50 from 5AM-9AM. Outdoor seating, BREAKFAST & LUNCH ALL DAY.

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