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Table of ContentsDurham attractions 30-31Durham town information 4Durham/Middlefield Youth & Family Services 14Middlefield attractions 28Middlefield town information 6Political information 10Schools 13State and national reps 12Organizations 16-23, 29Worship 25Youth organizations 26-27

To our readers,One word that comes tomind when describing thecommunities of Durham,Middlefield and Rockfall iscaring. Putting out a weeklynewspaper allows us here atTown Times to see the num-ber of people and organiza-tions that are doing wonder-ful things for the community,from providing scholarshipsto our local students andplanting flower beds aroundthe library to training foremergency preparednessand keeping record of ourtowns' rich histories.

It was a no-brainer,then, that this year's themefor the annual communityguide is "Our CaringCommunity." In the follow-ing pages, besides the annu-al data that will make yourlife easier, such as contactinformation for local clubsand organizations, schoolsand politicians, local placesto go, etc., we have sprinkledshort paragraphs and photo-graphs of a selection of ourvery caring, very specialcommunity organizations.This is, of course, by nomeans a complete listing. Weput out a call for organiza-tions to submit a descriptionof their groups, their mis-sions and activities, and thisis what we've compiled.There are many other groupsand people at the heart ofour community, doing thingsfor the betterment of ourtowns and residents.

So settle in to readabout "Our CaringCommunity," and get readyto be inspired. Durham,Middlefield and Rockfall arewonderful towns to call ourown - flip the pages andyou'll see!

The Town Times staff

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The town of Durham was founded in 1699and incorporated in 1708, and is a rural communi-ty centrally located and bordered by Middlefield,Middletown, Wallingford and Haddam. The formof government includes a Board of Selectmenconsisting of a First Selectman, who is the chiefadministrative and executive official, and twoother members. The Board of Selectmen and theTown Meeting are the legislative bodies of thetown and may enact ordinances consistent with theGeneral Statutes of the State of Connecticut andspecific provisions of the Town Charter. Togetherwith Middlefield, the towns form Regional SchoolDistrict 13, offering both Contemporary andIntegrated Day education programs for students inboth communities.

Town Hall administrative building:30 Townhouse Rd. on the Green,

Durham, CT 06422Town Hall hours:

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through FridayCounty: Middlesex

Area: 23.3 square milesPopulation (2007 census): 6,955

Zip code: 06422Web site: www.townofdurhamct.org

Mill rate: 30.46

TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADSFirst Selectman: Laura Francis 860-349-3625,[email protected] John Szewczyk,[email protected] Dr. Steve Levy,[email protected]: John S. Philip, CCMA II 860-349-3452, [email protected] Assessor: Margaret “Peggy” Helterline860-349-3452, [email protected] Director: Maryjane Malavasi 860-349-9366, [email protected] Services: Amanda Astarita 860-349-3153Tax Collector: Martin French 860-349-1165,[email protected] Tax Collector: Diane Breton 860-349-1165, [email protected] Clerk: Kimberly Garvis 860-349-3453,[email protected] Town Clerk: Alicia C. Fonash-Willett,[email protected] Treasurer: Wendy Manemeit 860-349-9366, [email protected]: Karen AntinRecreation Director: Sherry Hill 860-343-6724,[email protected] of Finance chairman: Francis E. KornCemetery Company president: Gerald BrownEconomic Development

Commission chairman: Clifford ColwellLibrary Director: Valerie R. Kilmartin,860-349-3857Probate Judge: Joseph D. Marino 860-347-7427, [email protected] Works Director: Kurt Bober 860-349-1816, [email protected]

General Town Information: Durham, ConnRecreation Committee chairman: Julie RaymondRegistrar of Voters, Democrat:Karen Cheyney, [email protected] of Voters, Republican:Pam Lucashu, [email protected] Attorney: Halloran & Sage and alsoRobert Poliner

LAND USEBuilding Official: Richard McManus 860-349-8253, [email protected] Commission chairman:Robert MelvinInland Wetlands chairman: Richard EriksenInland Wetlands Officer: Geoff Colegrove 860-347-7214Planning & Zoning Commission chairman:Richard EriksenSanitarian: Bill Milardo 860-349-8253,[email protected] Engineer: Call building department at860-349-8253Town Planner: Geoff Colegrove 860-347-7214Water Commission chairman: Raymond BahrZoning Enforcement Officer: Geoff ColegroveDurham Library: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdaysand 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.Website: www.durhamlibrary.org. Phone: 860-349-9544.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTHResident Trooper: Peter A. DiGioia (800) 256-5761, [email protected];for emergencies call 911Emergency Management Director:Francis Willett, Emergency Calls 860-349-3295,[email protected] Chief: Rob Chadd, non-emergency calls860-349-9112, [email protected];Emergency call 911Fire Marshal: Bill Witecki 860-515-8333,[email protected] Corp Chief: Tom Wimler,[email protected] Control Officer: Bruce Rau 860-349-3980, [email protected] of Health: 860-349-8253Assistant Director of Health:William R. Milardo, Jr.DMIAAB (Durham-Middlefield InterlocalAgreement Advisory Board): 860-349-8702 Transfer station located on Cherry Hill Road nearthe junction of Route 147.Hours: Monday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.,Saturday 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Closed holidays.

DMYFS (Durham/Middlefield Youth and FamilyServices) The Durham Middlefield Youth andFamily Services main mission is to provide,promote and support substance-free activities and programs that encourage, strengthen andbuild character, self-esteem and confidence in the children, youth and families of our community; located in the MiddlefieldCommunity Center; phone 860-349-0258.


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The town of Middlefield was incorporated in 1866,and is a rural community centrally located and bordered by Middletown, Meriden and Durham.The form of government includes a Board ofSelectmen consisting of a First Selectman, who isthe chief administrative and executive official, andtwo other members. The Board of Selectmen andthe Town Meeting are the legislative bodies of thetown and may enact ordinances consistent with theGeneral Statutes of the State of Connecticut andspecific provisions of the Town Charter. Togetherwith Durham, the towns form Regional SchoolDistrict 13, offering both Contemporary andIntegrated Day education programs for students in both communities.

Town Hall administrative building:393 Jackson Hill Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455

Middlefield Community Center:405 Main St., Middlefield, CT 06455

Town Hall hours:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday

County: MiddlesexArea: 13.3 square miles

Population (2006 census): 4,598Zip codes: Middlefield (06455), Rockfall (06481)

Current Mill Rate: 28.16

TOWN DEPARTMENT HEADSFirst Selectman: Jon A. Brayshaw (860) 349-7114Selectman Ed BaileySelectman Dave BurgessAssessor: Steven Hodgetts (860) 349-7111Finance Director: Joseph Geruch (860) 349-7112Tax Collector: Anne L. Olszewski (860) 349-7117Town Clerk: Donna Golub (860) 349-7116Agent for the Elderly: Antionette Astle,(860) 349-7121, Community Center officeSocial Services: Antoinette Astle,(860) 860-349-7121, Community Center officeHousing Authority: administers the federally sub-sidized elderly housing complex at SugarloafTerrace. Alma G. Elder, chair. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone 860-344-9933.Board of Finance chairman: Rebecca AdamsEconomic Development Commission chairman:Charles D. KreitlerHighway Foreman: John Wyskiel 860-349-7118Library Director: Loren Webber 860-349-3857Middlefield Historical Society:Ken Twombly 860-349-0665Park and Recreation chairman: Robert L. Levine

General Town Information: Middlefield/RockfallPark and Recreation Director:Chris Hurlbert 860-349-7122Probate Judge: Joseph Marino 860-342-2650Registrar of Voters, Democrat:Barbara Jean DiMauro 860-349-7119Registrar of Voters, Republican:Jeff Drenzek 860-349-7119Town Attorney: Kenneth H. Antin 860-346-8691

LAND USEBuilding Official: Robert MeyersConservation Commission chairman:David ChowaniecInland Wetlands chairman: Darin OvertonInland Wetlands Enforcement Officer: Lee VitoPlanning & Zoning Commission chairman:Robert K. JohnsonZoning Enforcement Officer: Alan JohansonSanitarian: Lee Vito 860-349-7123Town Engineer: Brian Curtis, Nathan L. Jacobsen& Associates, Inc. 860-526-9591Town Planner: Geoff Colegrove 860-347-7214Water Pollution Control Authority chairman:Edward BaileyLevi Coe Library: The library is open from 10a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, andfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Website:www.leviecoe.com Phone: 860-349-3857.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTHResident Trooper: Eric Kelly 860-349-9685,for emergencies call 911Constables: Michael Polansky, Scott HalliganFire Chief: Pete TycFire Marshal: Stanley AtwellEmergency Management Director:Terry ParmeleeAnimal Control Officer:David Chowaniec 860-349-1333Director of Health:Matthew Huddleston, M.D. 860-349-7123DMYFS (Durham/Middlefield Youth

and Family Services): 860-349-0258The Durham Middlefield Youth and FamilyServices main mission is to provide, promote andsupport substance-free activities and programs thatencourage, strengthen, and build character, self-esteem and confidence in the children, youth andfamilies of our community.DMIAAB (Durham-Middlefield InterlocalAgreement Advisory Board): 860-349-8702Transfer station located on Cherry Hill Road nearthe junction of Route 147.Hours: Monday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.,Saturday 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Closed holidays.


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The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council is a group of volunteers that meets 10 months of the yearwith a very special mission: "to encourage volunteers from every sector in the community to promote assetbuilding opportunities for positive growth and to foster healthy lifestyles for all."

The LWC includes individuals from Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services staff, RSD13 super-intendent and school principals, students from CRHS, town selectmen, resident state troopers, school coun-selors, teachers, parents and business owners. The LWC works in collaboration with the Middlesex CountySubstance Abuse Action Council (MCSAAC) to complete their mission. In total, over 20 LWC members leadprojects and programs for numerous initiatives which include the Community Round-Up, bringing hundreds ofvolunteers together to collect food items; EDGE Groups (Excellent Decisions Guiding Everyday) at Strong and

CRHS, student lead programs that promotehealthy decisions among their peers; Go Far, arunning program that encourages every child toget fit and culminates in a youth fun run; parent-ing workshops and initiatives to educate parentson important topics; Youth Leadership opportuni-ties, and much more.

The LWC also provides funding and support tocomplete an ongoing survey of our youth in grades7-12 to understand our youth's strengths andweakness (including risk taking behaviors) andplans initiatives and programs that support build-ing healthy lifestyles. LWC is continually open tonew members interested in being active in LWCinitiatives.

Contact Betsy Dean, LWC chair,[email protected] or (860) 349-0258.The LWC is on Facebook under "Local WellnessCouncil Durham Middlefield."

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The Durham Garden Club, nearing its 80th anniversary, actively maintains gardens at Town Hall, theLibrary rock, the triangle at routes 77 and 79, and Korn School. The 42-member club has designed and fundeda large garden at Coginchaug Regional High School and it helped fund the new Library gardens.

By far, the club's most ambitious recent undertaking is the restoration of the Main St. treescape. In the late1990s, the club decided to replace the aging and declining Maple trees that lined Main Street. Through a majorfundraising effort, members had a design drawn by noted landscape architect Rudy Favretti, who specializes inhistoric landscapes. The design incorporates a variety of trees, a planting philosophy that protects the treescapefrom widespread lossin the event of diseaseor blight. The workbegan in 2000 andcontinues today. Thisspring, the club willplant six or sevennew trees.

Other commu-nity outreachincludes a yearlyscholarship for aCoginchaug RegionalHigh School gradu-ate, donations to CTForest & Park, CTHorticulture Society,CT Audubon Society,Durham VolunteerFire Co, Durham Library and Wadsworth Atheneum. Last year, the club partnered with DMIAAB in subsidiz-ing the cost of composters and digesters, to reduce the flow of waste into the landfill. Durham's Blue StarMarker, installed by the club under the auspices of the National Garden Clubs, honors our armed forces.

Funding for the club projects comes from the sale of decorated holiday wreaths, a yearly endeavor thatinvolves every club member and turns out more than 300 wreaths.

Whether digging, weeding, designing, pruning or decorating wreaths, the Durham Garden Club is not yourgrandmother's garden club. This active club meets the second Thursday of each month usually at the Library orTown Hall and currently has openings for new members. Membership chair is Flo Flynn at (860) 349-0504.

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Parent organization:Coginchaug Parent Advisory Group

Contact person:Karen Meiman [email protected]

Memorial Middle School124 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860-349-7235

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Strong Middle School191 Main St., Durham, 860-349-7222

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Brewster Elementary School126 Tuttle Rd., Durham, 860-349-7227

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Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to the youth andfamilies of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. DMYFS is staffed by Betsy Dean, executive director, and JaneMoen, program director. DMYFS is governed by a volunteer board of directors and has an active group of com-munity volunteers.

Throughout its history, DMYFS has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of our community focused onthe health and well-being of area youth and families. DMYFS staff collaborates with RSD13 schools andnumerous organizations in both towns. DMYFS staff provides leadership to the Durham Middlefield LocalWellness Council which is committed to supporting healthy choices and lifestyles for all as well as to buildassets and prevent risky behaviors among our youth.

DMYFS offers a variety of programs including a Homework Hangout program for Strong School students,a Youth Job Bank for teens, summer programs for teens, parent education workshops, youth lead substanceabuse prevention activities through EDGE groups at both Strong and Coginchaug, Safe Dates – a healthy rela-tionship program, a Girl Power program for fifth and sixth grade girls, Fun Night/Dances for fifth and sixthgraders, First Aid/CPR classes for all, Babysitting classes, a Children’s Nutrition Program and family programssuch as the Lego Family Windmill Build and more.

DMYFS is located at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main Street, and can be reached by call-ing (860) 349-0258. E-mail Betsy Dean at [email protected] or Jane Moen at [email protected]. “Like” DMYFS on Facebook by searching for “Durham and Middlefield Youth and Family Services.”Visit www.dmyfs.org to sign up for e-news on the website to be up to date on program and event happenings.

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Lions Club International mandates that 100percent of any money raised from the communi-ty through local Lions Club fundraisers goesback to the community in the form of donations.One cause is Sight First II Campaign, which iscommitted to the end of preventable blindness inthe world. Other campaigns included funding thevery first response to the tragedies in Haiti and inNew Orleans after Katrina. Money raised byevery sausage and pepper grinder we sell at the

D u r h a mFair goesto dona-tions wemake tol o c a lcharities too like Fidelco Seeing Eye Dogs in Bloomfield and CampRising Sun, east of the river, which helps kids with cancer have a campexperience.

Locally, every year we give $1,000 to $2,000 total to Middlefield’sFuel Assistance program and Middlefield’s Food Bank. We also fundtwo to three scholarships given to deserving graduating seniors whohave a love for community service. We enjoy building pavilions; mak-ing skating rinks (Lucy Strickland); outfitting libraries (Levi CoeLibrary Hall); helping out Eagle Scout projects and maintaining theTrolley Trail at Peckham Park. We are a 35+ member club who lovesto have fun – we had a chili cook-off recently, and it was a blast! Weinvite all men and woman over 18 who would like to have fun, help outour town and make a difference in the world to join us. This is who theLions of Middlefield are!

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Middlefield Historical SocietyThe Middlefield Historical Society is the root of

the town. Not just a collection of things from town, butkeepers of your locality. We have everything from 300years of local history, like maps, historical genealogy,military/service records. Anything you want to know,we have it here. We are part of the CT League ofHistory Organizations Inc., and everything that comesin the door is recorded in the book. Nothing leaves thisroom once it is here as we are the caretakers. Call 860-349-0665 or stop by our community center location.

Mid-Lea Garden Club (Middlefield)The goals of the garden club are to foster greater

interest in gardening and to promote community beau-tification projects. It also supports conservation andecology with the emphasis on wildlife, trees andplants.

Middlefield's public gardens include: TheShakespeare Garden at the Levi Coe Library, TheButterfly Garden at Peckham Park, The Middlefieldsign planter and The Children's library's entrance gar-den.

The community center garden, which wasdesigned by master gardener Dianne LaRosa, wasplanted and maintained by club members throughoutthe seasons.

The Club also provides colorful flowers for theoak barrels seen throughout town. They are replacedwith boughs and bows at holiday time. Swags orwreaths are placed on town buildings to commemo-rate the season.

To promote interest in gardening, the club offersgarden tours, garden teas, flower shows and plantsales. Proceeds from these events allow the club tooffer scholarships to a student at the high school andmiddle school who are interested in pursuing an edu-cation in agriculture, horticulture or landscaping.

Several local businesses willingly share theirknowledge and experience with the club by providingeducational programs such as floral arranging, waterconservation and garden design.

The Mid-Lea Garden Club meets on the thirdMonday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the SeniorCenter. New members are always welcome.

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the efforts, generosity and hard work of many mem-bers and friends. The society plans to officially openexhibits in the late spring of 2012 and members lookforward to welcoming back school groups and thegeneral public for tours. The society also cares for theSabbath Day House and the WWII Spotter's Tower,also located at 38 Town House Road.

Meetings are open to the public and are held onthe second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at theschoolhouse. The historical society is always lookingfor new members or volunteers to help with a range ofneeds, which include grant writing, renovations andexhibit/collection management. For those interested inDurham history, there are currently five books writtenon Durham history. For a listing of these books, alongwith more information on the society, please visitwww.durhamhistoricalsociety.net.

Middlefield Community ServicesCouncil

From turkeys in the back of a pick-up truck toproviding help with fuel, medical bills and food, theMiddlefield Community Services Council has grownin many different ways over the past 25 years to pro-vide a helping hand to Rockfall and Middlefield fam-ilies in need.

It all started in 1987 when representatives fromMiddlefield Federated Church and St. ColmanChurch met to figure out how they might respond toincreasing requests for assistance, especially duringthe holidays.

It was decided that the two churches would pro-vide Thanksgiving turkeys to those families who hadcome to the parishes asking for holiday help. Thestory goes that just before the holiday, they loadedthe turkeys and other goodies in the back of a pick-up truck and in other vehicles and off they went. Thatwas the beginning of a very beautiful and muchneeded resource for folks in need.

Today, the council provides fuel assistance,medical bill aid, rent and mortgage assistance, food,and assistance in emergency and crisis situations.

Special council programs are: holiday food bas-kets for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Back-to-School backpacks, food banks and an outreach toSugarloaf Terrace.

Council members come from the two localchurches, the Middlefield Senior/Social Servicesdirector, the Durham-Middlefield Youth and FamilyServices director and local citizens concerned withthe needs of our town's residents. The council's only

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There is so much more to our story than turkeysin a pick-up. Why not call us at (860) 349-7121.

POPsPOPS (Parents of Performers) includes every

parent that has a student in any of the CoginchaugHigh School music programs. Our goal is to providevolunteer support and supplemental funding for theenhancement of the music program at CRHS. You willfind us providing manpower at the many musicdepartment sponsored events throughout the year(including the Craft Fair in November and schoolsmusicals). Through various fundraising activities,POPS helps meet the needs of the department whichare not fully funded by the Regional School District13 budget. We have provided funding for uniforms,microphones, instruments, registration for students athonorary festivals and so much more! Hopefully, youhave seen us at the Durham Fair selling deliciouscandy apples, caramel apples and cotton candy. Wealso have a semi-annual clothing drive to be held infront of Strong School April 28 and 29. Finally, welook forward to presenting a scholarship to a graduat-ing CRHS senior who has participated in the musicdepartment at some point during their high schoolcareer. We invite you to join us the second Wednesday of themonth at CRHS in Room 108 at 7 p.m. We have a lotof fun working together to benefit our children and ourawesome music program!

PALSP.A.L.S., Public Association of Library

Supporters, is an active Friends group dedicated to theDurham Public Library. Many people frequent theDurham Library whether it's to borrow books, DVDs,use the public computers, enjoy special library pro-

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Members of the Middlefield Community Services Council Board

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grams, taking your young children to story hours inthe mornings, participating in the summer readingprograms, or the young adults who gather there afterschool for individual and group activities. What youmay not realize is that P.A.L.S. makes many of thoseactivities and collections possible.

P.A.L.S., a non-profit organization, was original-ly formed almost 30 years ago and has been an activefundraiser during both library expansion projects andcontinus to raise funds to provide many of the extraprograms and start-up collections that aren't coveredby the town budget.

Some of P.A.L.S.' popular fundraisers includethe annual Taste of Durham in February, an evening,adults only gathering to enjoy good food, wine andcompany; the annual book sale in May, a great way torecycle your books in gently used condition and pickup many new reads at great prices; and the alwayspopular Flamingo Flockings to celebrate a wide vari-

ety of occasions.P.A.L.S. meets on the third Wednesday of the

month at 7:30 p.m. at the library and is always pleasedto see new faces. Members range from those who areactive throughout the year to those who work on indi-vidual events or projects. Please call Laurie Stevens at(860) 349-1916 if you're interested in gettinginvolved.

Levi E. Coe Library AssociationBoard of Directors

For over 100 years, the Levi E. Coe LibraryAssociation Board of Directors has been serving thetown of Middlefield. This volunteer Board is current-ly comprised of 18 members and meets the firstTuesday of the month, September through June. Asstated in the By-laws of the Association, "the Board ofDirectors is responsible for administering the financialaffairs of the Library, formulating its policies andoverseeing the Association's management." Directorsalso serve on special committees to further the successand endeavors of the Association.

Over the years, the Board of Directors has adapt-ed to the times, while ensuring that the library remainsa welcoming place for everyone. "This small buildinghas been erected for you in hopes that it will not onlybe of benefit to you, but will stand and be of service tomany generations." This statement by Judge Levi E.Coe captures the essence of his vision, and the goal ofthe Board of Directors. Today, the Levi E. Coe Libraryprovides print, audio and video, technology and pro-grams for all ages and interests.

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sors educational events, programs and exhibits, andsupports the Durham Fair Farm Museum.

The foundation, a 501c(3) organization, is alsothe charitable arm of the Durham Agricultural FairAssociation, Inc. and, as such, accepts and makesdonations on behalf of the Fair Association.

Events and programs scheduled for 2012 so farinclude seminars on growing giant pumpkins on April14 and May 6, and the annual Tractor Cruise-In onSaturday, August 11. More seminars are in develop-ment.


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Directors is looking forward to an updated circulationsystem and downloadable eBooks. As the librarygrows in resources and technology, it remains a warmand comfortable place to visit, enjoy a good book andparticipate in a program. The library continues to be asteadfast landmark of the community.

Coginchaug Valley EducationFoundation

The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation(CVEF) is a volunteer-based organization founded in2008 to promote excellence, innovation and creativityin education for the Durham and Middlefield commu-nities.

One of the primary ways CVEF backs its mis-sion is with grant funds. Through its grants program,CVEF supports and fosters an array of learning oppor-tunities and activities for all members of our two


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CVEF also runs events for enjoyment by theentire community, most notably the AnnualCommunity Spelling Bee. In 2012, for the first time,the foundation will be holding a gala event in Maywhere birdhouses created by local artists will be auc-tioned.

Proceeds from all these events, as well as fromCVEF's Annual Appeal, support the group's commit-ment to funding programs and enhancing the qualityof life in our communities.

In addition to awarding grants and holding sev-eral events each year, CVEF acknowledges leaders inour communities through the awarding of the Howard

Help Willy's FriendsHelp Willy's Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit

animal welfare charitable organization founded in2006 by Durham residents Mark and Sharon Paturzo.Their inspiration is Willy, their adopted AustralianShepherd mix. What they found in their search for acanine companion is that there are so many wonderfuldogs and cats longing for a forever family. What theyalso learned is that millions of dogs and cats are need-lessly euthanized nationally each year for lack offunds and space to care for them, and families whowant them.

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Kelley Community Service Award. Kelley was afounding board member of the organization, and theaward in his honor is one way of celebrating his lega-cy of volunteerism and dedication to lifelong learning.Further information about CVEF can be found atwww.coginchaugvef.com, as well as on the founda-tion's Facebook page.

money deposited inHWF food bins anddonation jars placedwith retailers, veteri-narians and smallbusinesses acrossConnecticut. HWFdistributes these col-lections to shelters,

rescues and related organizations. They providemoney for emergency veterinary care for homelesscompanion pets, donate spay/neuter vouchers, supplypet food to Meals on Wheels recipients and pet foodpantries.

HWF sponsors events to bring awareness to theabundance of abandoned animals sitting in sheltersand rescues, waiting for that second chance for love.

Their primary fundraiser is May 20, the fourthAnnual Help Willy's Friends Pet Fair at CoginchaugHigh School in Durham, featuring 50+ rescues/shel-ters, 80+ vendor booths, canine contests and demon-strations, family fun, a food court of local eateries, andis highlighted by a heart-warming parade of availabledogs.

HWF welcomes new volunteers and participa-tion by the entire community. If interested in joiningour Pet Fair, advertising in our program or sponsor-ship opportunities, contact Mark Paturzo at (203) 988-1718 or [email protected]. Visit help-willysfriendspetfair.org


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Art Guild of MiddletownThe Art Guild of Middletown was formed to fos-

ter and encourage art and the development of the visu-al artists in the Middletown area by developing quali-ty programs to bring artists together, providing venuesfor the artists to exhibit their work and providing artinstruction and workshops in drawing and paintingand related visual arts. The guild meets once permonth on a Thursday evening in the fellowship hall ofthe Middlefield Federated Church. Meetings usuallyinclude demonstrations.

Visit Art Guild of Middletown,PO Box 205, Middletown, CT 06457

Web site www.middletownartguild.org or contact Bivenne Staiger, president,

[email protected] or (860) 632-7334.

Business Networking InternationalThe local chapter of Business NetworkingInternational conducts its weekly meeting in theUnited Methodist Church, 24 Old Church Street inMiddletown, at 7:30 a.m. on Fridays. To learn more,contact Frank Tyburski, (860) 257-1888.

Community Emergency Response TeamThe Community Emergency Response Team Programeducates people about disaster preparedness for haz-ards that may impact their area and trains them inbasic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, lightsearch and rescue, team organization and disastermedical operations. Contact Steven Levy, (860) 316-5752, [email protected].


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Cogin-ChuggersThe Cogin-Chuggers square dance club holds danceson the second and fifth Fridays at Brewster School onTuttle Road in Durham. Dances are 8-10:30 p.m., withrounds throughout the evening. For more informationon beginner lessons or directions, call Alicia Morse at(860) 349-8084.

Durham Animal Response TeamD.A.R.T.: Making Durham a safer place for animalsand people. The group provides support in the eventof an evacuation or natural disaster by opening andmaintaining a shelter in conjunction with a RedCross shelter for their owners. c/o Department ofEmergency ManagementP.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422

CT Forest and Parks AssociationThe Connecticut Forest & Park Association protectsforests, parks, walking trails and open spaces forfuture generations by connecting people to the land.CFPA directly involves individuals and families, edu-cators, community leaders and volunteers to enhanceand defend Connecticut's rich natural heritage. CFPAis a private, non-profit organization that relies onmembers and supporters to carry out its mission.

16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481Phone: (860) 346-2372; e-mail

[email protected] hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Middlesex Chamber of CommerceThe Middlesex Chamber of Commerce holds month-ly breakfast meetings that feature a wide variety ofspeakers, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel inCromwell. Monthly business seminars take placeevery second Tuesday at the Chamber Office.

93 Main St., Middletown, CT 06457Phone (860) 347-6924, fax: 860-346-1043

E-mail [email protected] Division meets second Wednesday of each

month at rotating businesses.Chairs: Jennifer Ferri and Gene Chiappetta

Red Hat SocietyRed Hat Society means fun after 50 (and before) forwomen of all walks of life. Red Hatters believe silli-ness is the comedic relief of life and, since we are allin it together, we might as well join red-gloved handsand go for the gusto. Underneath the frivolity, share abond of affection, forged by common life experi-ences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever lifetakes us next. Middlefield groups include the ScarletO'hatters, Girls with Hattitude and the RubyTrippers. Visit www.RedHatSociety.com for moreinformation.

Sixty Plus ClubDurham 60+ Club meets at 1:30 p.m. at the DurhamActivity Center, 350 Main Street the second andfourth Monday of each month. This is a social andtravel club for seniors.



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Serving the town of Durham since 1951, theDurham Lions have enhanced the lives of the greatercommunity and its people. The Lions have providedfree vision screenings at community events, and finan-cial help to those in need of support with vision issues.The club built the skating pond on Route 68, placed 38nesting boxes around town in support of the state'seffort to restore the bluebird population, worked atbenefit concerts, sponsored and prepared communitysuppers, ran a KidCare photo i.d. program, providesscholarships and achievement awards to graduatingseniors, helped build the Peckham Park Pavilion, and,of course, periodically publishes and distributes a freecommunity telephone directory.The club also provides financial support to severallocal organizations: the Durham Little League, theDurham Library, the High School Latin Club, theannual Senior Class trip to Washington D.C., Durham Interchurch Thanksgivingand Christmas assistance and Camp Rising Sun. More globally, the club raisesmoney for Fidelco seeing eye dogs; CRIS radio; national and international blind-ness research, prevention and relief and national and international disaster relief.

T h eLions care abouttheir town andare proud to be able to help it and its citizens.The club is small, friendly and invites any-one interested in the Durham Lions to con-tact Phil Slight at (860) 349-8636, or JayHuntington at (860) 349- 9235.

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Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal)196 Main Street

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Middlefield Federated Church(Congregational UCC & United Methodist)

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Temple of Eckankar1 Harvest Wood RoadRockfall, CT 06481

Sri Harold Kemp(860) 346-2226

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United Churches of Durham(Congregational UCC & United Methodist)

228 Main StreetDurham, CT 06422

Rev. Dr. Elven Riggles(860) 349-3683

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Victory Tabernacle Church191 Meriden Road

Middlefield, CT 06455Pastor Peter Leal(860) 346-6771

[email protected], www.vcconline.org

Congregation Adath Israel8 Broad Street

Middletown, CT 06457-3203Rabbi Seth Haaz(860) 346-4709

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4H Club Jolly Ranchers4-H is a community of young people acrossAmerica who are learning leadership, citizenshipand life skills. Ages 7 to 17. The Jolly Ranchers 4-H Club at Deerfield Farm meets monthly and participates in local and state 4-H activities. Visit www.4h.uconn.edu for more information.Local leader, Kathy Naples (860) 982-1366,[email protected]

4-H Mini Mustangs Horse ClubThe club is open to youth, ages 7 to 19. There aremany opportunities to learn about horses and to usethis knowledge to compete in academic contests,horse shows and other 4-H events. The club alsoparticipates in several community service projectsthroughout the year. The Mini Mustangs 4-H HorseClub meets monthly at Grace Meadow Farm,42 Miller Rd. in Middlefield. Call Pat Bandzes,(860) 349-8159 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

BenchwarmersFundraising organization for athletics and scholarships in District 13. Meet first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the K-Club, 168 MainStreet, Rockfall.

Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts are for boys in fifth grade through 18 years old to help build character and train forresponsibilities of citizenship. Middlefield Troop33.

Cub ScoutsCub Scouts, a youth organization that stands forcertain values, are for boys in first through fifthgrade. Durham Pack 27 and Middlefield Pack 33.

Girl ScoutsGirl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidenceand character who make the world a better place.Girls in the Durham Middlefield area are placed introops generally by grade/age level dependent onavailability of adult leadership teams. Training andsupport is available to all on the leadership team;parent helpers are encouraged. Troop meeting timesvary. Visit www.gsofct.org for more information.

Venture CrewVenture Crew 169 is a group of young adults, ages14-21, and their leaders who enjoy going on highadventure trips, stepping outside of their comfortzones and making friends from all over.

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Coginchaug Little LeagueCoginchaug Little League, P. O. Box 34,Durham, CT 06422, President Tom Wenchell,[email protected]. Visitwww.coginchaugll.org for more information.

Coginchaug Scholarship CommitteeThe Coginchaug Regional High School ScholarshipFund is recognized by the communities of Durhamand Middlefield for their efforts in raising funds toassist young people in educational pursuits. This isa nonprofit organization, staffed by student andadult volunteers. Each year scholarships are pre-sented to the graduating class of Coginchaug stu-dents. Fundraising events include operating thechocolate-covered Banana Booth at the DurhamFair, a golf tournament and the annual ScholarshipBall which is held in March.

The organization includes 18 adult members(board of directors) with terms of three years each,not including the elected officers. There are also 12 directors from the student body of CRHS, withthree students appointed from each class. Meetingsare held the first Monday of each month (exceptDecember) at the high school.

Coginchaug Soccer ClubCoginchaug Soccer Club promotes the game of soccer within the towns of Durham and Middlefieldand provides a positive soccer experience for all club participants. The club promotes the development of coaching and player skills toenhance team play and the overall soccer experience, and emphasizes fun at all levels of play,good sportsmanship, physical fitness, healthy attitudes and teamwork. The club meets the firstSunday of every month at 7 p.m. in the MiddlefieldCommunity Center.Web site www.cogsoccer.org. Contact club presi-dent Matt Taber at [email protected] or (860)349-0647.

Durham Basketball Association of CTVisit www.dbact.org or send an e-mail [email protected] for information.

Falcon Football and CheerleadingForms and information are available at www.dmfalcons.com.

OddfellowsPromoting the growth of young people in skills,knowledge and self-confidence through the performing arts. 128 Washington Street,Middletown, CT 06457. Call (860) 347-6143 or email [email protected].


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Lyman Orchards is a 1,100-acre farm at thejunction of Routes 147 and 157 in Middlefield.Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards is the nintholdest family-owned business in the United States.One of the most scenic areas in the state, theorchard features a variety of pick-your-ownapples, peaches, pears, berries and pumpkins.

The Apple Barrel market, Connecticut's largestyear round farm market, features a variety of fruitand produce, in addition to a bakery, deli andmuch more. The Apple Barrel is open seven daysa week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more informa-tion, call (860) 349-1793.

Lyman Orchards Golf features two champi-onship 18-hole public golf courses designed byRobert Trent Sr. and Gary Player. Call 1 (888) 99-LYMAN for more information. A new golf centerand 9-Hold short course is scheduled to open dur-ing the spring of 2012.

Wadsworth Falls State Park was given to thestate in 1942 through the will of Col. ClarenceWadsworth, a Middletown resident who devotedhis life to civic endeavors and preservation of realestate. The 285-acre park, located on Route 157 inMiddlefield, contains several waterfalls with anoverlook, as well as an expanse of wooded areasfor hiking. The park also offers areas for mountainbiking, swimming, stream fishing and picnicking.

Indian Springs Golf Club, located at 124 MackRd. in Middlefield, is a 9-hole course featuring

3,000 yards of golf with a par of 36. Designedby Al Zikorus, the golf course opened in 1964.Call (860) 349-8109 for more information.

Lake Beseck is a manmade impoundment createdby a dam across Ellen Doyle Brook. The lake isfed by several small brooks and submergedsprings. The lake, which offers a public beach forMiddlefield residents and a public state boatlaunch, has a surface area of approximately 120acres, a maximum depth of 25 feet and an averagedepth of 10 feet. It contains approximately 416million gallons of water. Most of the shoreline isprivately owned and developed with numeroushouses and cottages. Fish species observed inLake Beseck include largemouth bass, yellowperch, black crappie and sunfish. The beach isopen during July and August, a pass is requiredand can be obtained at the Town Clerk's officebeginning July 1.

Peckham Park, located between Main Street andStrickland Road, offers a variety of activities forresidents of all ages and features a walking path,basketball court, playscape areas, baseball andsoccer fields and a pavilion. The park is operatedby the Park and Recreation Department.

Dinosaur Park is a vest-pocket space on the westside of Powder Hill Road where several very cleardinosaur tracks can be found on the rocks.

Historical Society, located in the MiddlefieldCommunity Center, permanently displays histori-cal records and various other items. Call (860)349-0665.

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Special OlympicsThe Greater Middletown Special Olympics(GMSO) serves athletes with developmental dis-abilities who reside in Durham, Middlefield,Cromwell, East Haddam, East Hampton, Haddam,Middletown and Portland. Athletes can participatein a year round program of well-coached sports.For information, call Special Olympics Connecticutat 1-800-443-6105, 1-877-660-6667 or online atwww.soct.org.

Women of the WoodsWomen of the Woods (www.womenofthewoods.org)is a women's hiking group that focuses on connect-ing women with the natural world. They havemonthly hikes in the area near Durham andMiddlefield. At all gatherings in addition to walk-ing, we take the time to appreciate the natural beau-ty around us and enjoy each other's company. Newparticipants welcome. Contact Lucy at (860) 395-7771 or [email protected].

Men of MeridenMiddlefield residents are members of this dynamicretired men's organization which has been activefor nearly 18 years. Every Tuesday the group meetsat the Meriden YMCA at 10 a.m. from earlySeptember Through May. There is an outstandingguest speaker, followed by bridge, or cribbage forthose interested. Y's Men of Meriden also Includesspecial events and an educational cyber-seniorcomputer group. Visit www.ysmenofmeriden,comfor additional information.



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Allyn Brook Park is located on Pickett Lanebehind Strong School. Allyn Brook Park features aplayscape, walking/fitness trail, pavilion, picnictables, seasonal bathrooms, tennis courts and abrook. Site is adjacent to high school and LittleLeague playing fields.

Durham Farmer's Market is held on Thursdayafternoons from the first week in May throughSept. 10, from 3-6 p.m. on the Durham TownGreen. Market master is Tina Hurlbert. If youwould like to help with the market or become avendor, contact Tina at (203) 715-1387 or [email protected]. Shoppers, meanwhile, aremost welcome any time the market is open. Allitems are locally grown and/or made. Supportinglocal farmers, cooks and craftspeople makes sense!

The Durham Fair is traditionally held the last fullweekend of September. The 2012 fair will be heldfrom Sept. 27-30. The fair is the largest all-volun-teer fair in the nation, according to publicity. TheDurham Fair Association, listed underOrganizations in this guide, is in charge of the fair.

Millers Pond State Park, on Foothills Road offHaddam Quarter Road, offers fishing, hunting, hik-ing and mountain biking. This park is a designateda "walk-in" facility. Parking is available at the maingate; pit toilets are available.

Millers Pond is a scenic, quiet lake without aboat launch or beach. Numerous rock outcrops

reach out into the pond to provide fishing plat-forms. An easy, flat trail circles the lake, although itis a little rocky in places, so shoes should be wornon your hike.

Millers Pond was acquired in 1955 by the statePark and Forest Commission from the heirs ofThomas Macdonough Russell with monies provid-ed in the trust fund of George Dudley Seymour. Atthat time the park consisted of 30 acres of pond and170 acres of wooded land in the towns of Durhamand Haddam. In succeeding years the state pur-chased additional property, completing acquisitionof all the land around the pond in 1972.

Millers Pond is unique in that its principalsource of water comes from large springs whichcreate a body of unpolluted water excellent forsmall mouth bass or trout. The original dam at thepond was erected some time before 1704. ThomasMiller built the upper dam to provide a reservoir toserve his gristmill further downstream.

Deerfield Farm is located on 75 acres of rollinghills. This growing business started as a 4-H projectand hobby 34 years ago. Prior to that farming wasthe way of life for the Naples family of Durham. In2004 Deerfield Farm spread its wings and grew intoa full-time business. The present location on thecorner of Parmelee Hill Rd. and Pent Rd. is town-owned open space. The land and barn are leasedfrom the town of Durham.

All of the milk is bottled at the farm or madeinto cream, butter, yogurt, chocolate milk or soft

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cheese in the state-certified processing room onpremises. Their bottled raw milk is also sold at 10stores throughout Middlesex, New Haven andFairfield counties.Deerfield Farm welcomes visitors and groups forfield trips. Call (860) 301-7828 or [email protected]; for further informa-tion, visit their website at www.deerfieldfarm.org.

White's Farm is a beloved open space area offMaple Avenue, adjacent to the DurhamFairgrounds. It is a popular place to walk dogs andfeatures a section of Allyn Brook. Various dog androcket interest clubs use White's Farm for activitiesafter obtaining permission from the DurhamConservation Commission, who are in charge ofthe area. Contact Robert Melvin, commissionchairman, at 860-349-8088.

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