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DeFilio handed reins of football co-op

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Anthony DeFilio has been introduced as the new head coach of the Coginchaug/ East Hampton/Nathan HaleRay football team.

The co-op’s new head man served as an assistant with the program for the past six seasons and has been involved with Durham/Middlefield youth football for 14 years.

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Recently, Coginchaug/East Hampton/Nathan Hale-Ray football coaches Anthony DeFilio and Rich Murphy welcomed the managers at the soon-to-be-opened Hard Hat Cafe to the community. Pictured in the foreground, from left: Rich Murphy and Anthony DeFilio. Back, from left: Ali D’Errico, Missy Criscuolo andCherylSalva. Contributed

Atrium garden moving along

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Members of the Durham Garden Club, with help and support from First Selectman George Eames and the public works crew, have started the restoration of the atrium garden in the new Community Center.

The site was first created as the George Cocores Garden in the Korn Elementary School, in 1964. It was replanted in 1983 and again in 2000, as a children’s garden, by the Durham Garden Club.

Help make an at-risk girl feel like a princess

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The Durham Fair Foundation and Durham Fair Needlework Department have once again teamed up to help those in need. This year, the groups are supporting Dress A Girl Around the World (dressagirlaroundtheworld.com).

Our goal is to restore a sense of worth to vulnerable girls suffering from extreme poverty.

Imagine a little girl being given a brand new, beautifully-made dress created just for her. Picture her twirling around in joy and smiles, like a princess.

For most of these girls, this would be a new, exhilarating experience.

Join us Saturday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. All levels of sewing ability welcome.

We’ll supply dress kits for participants, who will learn how to make French seams, sew pockets and make a hem.

Participants should bring a sewing machine, scissors and thread. Some sewing machines will be available.

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After the closing of Korn School in 2016, and several years of planning, the building is now the beautiful Korn Community Center.

The atrium garden had been badly neglected for years. Cleaning and removal of old shrubs and debris started in December 2022. Three Durham Garden Club members who are Master Gardeners are working on the plan for replanting the 22foot-by-22-foot plot located inside the building.

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Completion of the Community Center atrium garden and a dedication ceremony are planned for June.

Thank you, Dakota, for all the wonderful times

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I’ve lost my little girl. My beloved kitty, Dakota, left this world on Feb. 15, taking a piece of my heart with her.

I had known it was coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier. I know that she is at peace now, and most likely romping through a meadow with her old feline buddy Shamus. That does take a little of the sting out. But mostly, my cat Shiloh and I are bereft. The house feels empty now.

She was amazing, this girl of mine. Fifteen years ago, when I went to her foster home to pick out a kitten, we fell in love with each other right away. I sat on the floor to see who would come to me, who wanted to go home with me.

It was the beautiful longhaired tortoiseshell. I set her cat carrier on the front seat next to me, and we were already bonded by the time we got home. She stuck her paw through one of the openings and wrapped it

around my finger, and that is how we rode home.

I imagine I have already mentioned this. Bedtime was our snuggle time. When I came out of my nighttime shower, I would find her on the bed, waiting for me. Once I climbed in, she would sleep next to me, nose-to-nose, with her paw on my head, just in case I was thinking of going anywhere.

And in the morning, about 10 minutes before the alarm went off, we would repeat this ritual. She was a great snuggler.

I walk into the house, and I still go to check on her, before I remember that she is not there. I still watch the clock to see if it is time for insulin, before I realize there is no longer the need.

Bedtime is a lonely affair now.

I think the hardest thing is Shiloh’s pain. I feel it in him. I feel his sadness. He loved her dearly, and would sidle

up to her so that she could lick his head. She loved licking heads.

To me, Shiloh feels lost, and I ache for him. If he could cry, I think he would.

I have read that our departed furry friends stay in touch with us. I wonder if Shiloh is getting any “hits.” I have been asking for a sign from her, letting me know she is alright (I know she is), but I felt like I wasn’t getting anything. But then I realized I did. My co-workers gave me a beautiful picture frame for her picture, with the words “Thank you. I had a wonderful time.” Message received. Sometime in the near future I will get a kitten for Shiloh. He does not like being an only child. I am tempted to go out and get him a companion right away, but I know better. He must process his grief, and so must I. The only way out is through. But I tell him that he will have a friend soon. I think Dakota will send the perfect kitten.

My dear friend, I will always remember you. Thank you for all the good years and all the love you gave me. I felt blessed to be your mom. And like my new picture frame says, “I had a wonderful time.”

Garden Letters Policy

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The restoration project will follow The Pollinator Pathway guidelines for creating safe and healthy environments for pollinators. The Durham Garden Club will be planting all native shrubs

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The club’s hope is to create a healthy environment that supports and protects our pollinators and provides a beautiful oasis for our community to visit, sit for awhile and enjoy being with nature.

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Thanks, CVEF

Editor:

Over the past year we have provided 10 STEM Camp Programs for youth, all made possible by the generous funding of a Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) grant.

Programs included science, technology, engineering, art and math opportunities for youth to learn with interactive, hands-on learning.

During each activity, participants had the opportunity for self-exploration and development of their investigative skills.

Projects where youth are encouraged to explore, create or build are projects that they will remember and skills that they will use for a lifetime. Thank you, CVEF, for helping to make all of this possible!

Applications for the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation’s 2023 grant cycle will be accepted through May 1. Apply today at coginchaugvef.org.

Dena Miccinello, DMYFS & DMLWC Prevention Coordinator

Letters to the Editor In Brief

Important grant

Editor:

I am writing on behalf of the Mid-Lea Garden Club as a recipient of a Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) grant. Last year our club undertook the project of updating the Shakespeare Garden located behind the Levi E Coe Library. It had been almost 30 years since the garden was installed and there were many items that needed replacement and updating.

A decision was made to seek grant funds from CVEF, and the application process was found to be straightforward and easy. The grant committee was very approachable as questions arose and even

assisted with some suggestions.

Our grant was approved and the work in the garden, to date, includes a newly-delineated herb section, new arbor, pergola and urns, as well as new shrubs and plants. The work will continue this spring with additional hedge and tree trimming, new signage, and some Shakespeare-related activities.

None of this would have been possible without the receipt of CVEF’s grant funds.

Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation is once again entertaining grant applications for projects that include an educational com-

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ponent. If you have a project idea that you’d like put into action, I would encourage you to visit coginchaugvef.org to review the simple grant process.

Applications for CVEF’s 2023 grant cycle will be accepted through May 1.

Thank you, CVEF, for continuing to fund projects that benefit and educate so many members of our community!

Bernadette Basiel, Mid-Lea Garden Club

Crisis prep

Masonicare will host the program “Planning Before a Crisis” Wednesday, March 15, 3-4 p.m., in the Knapp Auditorium at Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Attorney Steven L. Rubin will share his expertise on the legal aspects of having a plan for your future care vs. making decisions at the time of a health crisis. The event is free. RSVP by calling 203-679-6460.

Levi E. Coe Library

Snacks in the Stacks. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Bring your bag lunch; we will read stories and make a snack. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required.

Book, bake sale. Friday, March 24, 12 to 5 p.m., $10 entry fee; Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., no entry fee; Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no entry fee.

Senior Center Book Club. Come to the library Tuesday, March 14 at 2 p.m. to discuss “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. Copies are available at the library.

Thursday Night Book Club. Come to the library Thursday, March 16 at 5 p.m. to discuss “Killers of a Certain Age” by Deanna Raybourn. Copies are available at the library.

Storytime at the Library. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Crafting with Susan. Sign up on the library’s Facebook page for an adult/teen take-home craft.

Durham Public Library

Book Club Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams will be discussed. Registration is required.

Lotus Lantern workshop. Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m., via Zoom. Supplies must be picked up at the library. Registration is required.

Books and Babies. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. A short storytime with playtime & conversation to follow. Babies up to 18 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is required.

Move & Groove Storytime. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required.

Drop-in Mahjong. Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. For novices or pros. If you have a Mahjong set, please bring it. No registration required.

Crazy 8’s Math Club. Thursdays at 5 p.m. for grades K to 2 and 6:30 p.m. for grades 3 to 5. Registration required.

Storytime & Playgroup. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. All ages. Registration is required.

Spanish conversation circle. Fridays at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Practice your Spanish with moderator Marilyn Horn. All levels welcome. Email lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for the weekly Zoom link.

French conversation circle. First Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Facilitated by Simone Howe. All levels welcome. Email lredfield@ durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

Annual report

The 2022 MS4 Annual Report, which summarizes municipal stormwater compliance activities conducted within the Town of Middlefield during calendar year 2022, was posted on the town website on Feb. 15 for a 45-day public review and comment period prior to the draft being finalized and submitted to the CT DEEP.

Residents are encouraged to review the report and submit written comments by Friday, March 31. Address comments to MS4 Consultant Wade Thomas at wthomas@nlja.com.

In Brief

Setback tourney

The New Haven Raccoon Club of Durham will host a setback tournament Saturday, March 25, 5:30 to 10 p.m., at 853 New Haven Road. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CRHS Scholarship Committee. Players of all abilities are welcome. Register online by visiting bit.ly/3IZx1ZO

Singers sought

The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced National Anthem auditions will be held Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. to noon, at Dunkin’ Park, 1214 Main St., Hartford. Singers of all ages are welcome to audition for the opportunity to perform at a Yard Goats home game or event. Singers must register at yardgoatsbaseball.com. A time slot will be assigned.

DeFilio

A news release announcing DeFilio’s hiring states, “Coach DeFilio uses football to teach life lessons and emphasizes the importance of being a student-athlete and a productive member of the community. Throughout his six years as an assistant coach at Coginchaug, he has truly been a champion for all student-athletes, regardless if they have ever played for him.”

DeFilio replaces Mike Eagle at the helm of the Coginchaug/East Hampton/Hale-Ray squad, which managed just one victory last fall. In the news release, DeFilio said his “vision” for the coop “is to cultivate a culture of football from the youth level through the high school level that promotes a unified understanding of fair play, fundamental football skills, and team camaraderie.”

He continued: “I will incorporate a system where student-athletes will learn how to prepare for football, how to play the game of

football, and how to play the game at the next level if they wish to. It is important for student-athletes to understand that football is not just a game but a chance for young people to develop the necessary character and work ethic skills to be successful on and off the field. I am excited to begin the journey together.”

Coginchaug/East Hampton/ Hale-Ray assistant Rich Murphy believes DeFilio is the right guy for the job, calling him “ a passionate, hard-working, and caring person who will be an excellent leader of this football team.”

“I believe he will work tirelessly to ensure that all our players grow as student-athletes, and people,” Murphy stated in the hiring announcement. “He is an individual who will work to instill team camaraderie, hard work, and fun into the Blue Devil football program, which will lead to our success.”

A certified public accountant, DeFilio resides in the community. Four of his children graduated from CRHS; and another is there currently.

Dress A Girl Around the World delivers dresses – and hope – to girls in need, and who are at risk, around the world.

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords celebrated their 33rd anniversary recently. Original members of the singing group are pictured: Barbara Stone, Louise Russo, Joyce Ghent (founder) and Gina Fredericks.

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Bus trips Wednesday, March 8, grocery shopping at Price Chopper and Aldi, Middletown; Wednesday, March 15, New England Air Museum; Wednesday, March 22, Mohegan Sun Casino; Wednesday, March 29, shopping at Walmart in Wallingford. Call Middletown Area Transit at 860346-0212, press 2.

AARP tax prep. Tuesday, March 21. Call 860-349-7121 to make an appointment.

Foot care clinic Friday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $35. Call 860-3497121 to make an appointment

Senior Lunch Bunch. Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch at the Middlefield Café. Lunch is provided by CRT for a suggested donation of $3. For more information, call 860-3497121.

Energy assistance. Applications are being accepted inperson for energy assistance. Call 860-349-7121 to make an appointment.

Food bank. The food bank is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment only. For more information, call 860-349-7121.

Dial-a-Ride. Curb to curb service. Cost is $7 for round trip transportation. For details, call Middletown Area Transit, 860-346-0212.

Zoom exercise classes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. For Middlefield/Rockfall seniors. To register, call 860-3497121.

Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to serve lunch. For details, call 860-349-7121.

Clam chowder recipe wins ‘Soup-Off’

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United Churches of Durham would like to thank Middlefield Federated Church and everyone from the community who participated in Sunday’s “Soup-Off.” Members of both churches prepared soups to be judged in a race for the “Golden Ladle Award.” This year, the honor goes to Anne Malcolm for her clam chowder.

More than 15 soups were prepared for tasting. In addition to soups, guests were treated to various breads, many of which were donated by The Durham Market and Lino’s. Coffee and dessert were also served.

Organized by the Women’s Society for Christian Service and its president, Christy Dlugolenski, the “Soup-Off” is an annual tradition at United Churches.

Please & Thank you.

For an entrance fee of $7, members of the community were invited to sample soups and vote for their favorite at the annual United Churches of Durham/ Middlefield Federated Church “Soup-Off.”

Women’s Society for Christian Service president Christy Dlugolenski welcomes visitors to the annual “Soup-Off” atUnitedChurches.

Photos by Bronwyn Commins

Kindergarten

Parents/guardians of children living in Durham and Middlefield who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2024 must register to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2023 or apply for a waiver of attendance. In Regional School District 13, children may attend kindergarten at Brewster School or John Lyman School. Both schools will post detailed information about kindergarten on their respective websites. The school choice decision for kindergarten needs to be made by Friday, March 10.

School Notes Scholarships

Parents/guardians of an eligible kindergarten child who wish to hold their child out of school for another year must sign a waiver of attendance at the Office of the Superintendent.

Locals in college

Coastal College, Conway, S.C., named Kenneth MacKenzie of Rockfall to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Emerson College, Boston, Mass., named Rebecca Tobin of Durham to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, N.Y., named Derek Labasi of Durham and Lune Kalinoswki of Middlefield to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., named Sam Castiglia and Noah Shoudy, both of Durham, to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y., named Natalie Davis of Middlefield to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Vocal Chords

The Executive Board of the Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is requesting applications for its annual scholarships to be awarded to students from Middlesex County pursuing a career in nursing or music. The $1,000 scholarships will be paid directly to the recipients at the Vocal Chords’ Spring Concert. Applications are available at school guidance offices and by calling Dianne at 860-344-0743. Application deadline is Friday, March 24. Visit vocalchords20.org for more information.

Rockfall Foundation

Brownstone

The Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, offered by The Rockfall Foundation since 2018, recognizes outstanding contributions by a high school senior residing in the Lower Connecticut River Valley for carrying out a program, project, or activity that benefits preservation, conservation, restoration or environmental education.One $1,000 scholarship is awarded yearly to a student who demonstrates leadership and initiative. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, March 30. For full details about the Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, visit rockfallfoundation.org.

CRHS scholarship

The Coginchaug High School Scholarship Fund will accept applications through Wednesday, March 22 at 2 p.m. All graduating seniors are encouraged to complete an application, which will be posted on Naviance. The committee can be reached at crhsscholarshipfund@gmail.com.

Volunteer

The Middlefield Fire Department seeks volunteers age 18-plus. No experience is required; the department provides the necessary training. To maintain active membership, volunteers have to attend weekly drill and respond to at least one call for service each week. To learn more, visit middlefieldfirect.org, email info@middlefieldfirect.org or stop by the firehouse Mondays before 7 p.m. The department also has an Explorer program for youth age 14 to 18.

Golf classic

The Cove Kids Classic is scheduled for Friday, May 5 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. For player/sponsor details, visit covect.org/thecove-kids-classic.

Raccoon Club

The New Haven Raccoon Club, 853 New Haven Road, Durham, will host its annual ham shoot/youth .22 shoot Sunday, March 26 starting at 9 a.m. Try your luck at winning a ham for Easter dinner. Refreshments will be available.

Open house

Wesleyan University has scheduled a Archaeology and Collections open house Saturday, March 4, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Exley Science Center (third/fourth floor). Explore archaeological artifacts, fossils, bones and more.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton. Also, vendors are sought for expos which will take place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville. Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033 or yourholisticevents@

gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

Everyone Outside

Everyone Outside’s afterschool Nature Explorers program meets Thursdays at Memorial School. Youngsters in grades 3 through 6 enjoy some outdoor fun at Wadsworth Falls State Park and the Rockfall Forest.

Everyone Outside also offers a program for girls in grades

2 through 4 on Tuesdays at Wadsworth Mansion. Visit EveryoneOutside.org, or email Lucy@EveryoneOutside.org.

Compost program

Participate in the Coginchaug Area Transition compost program.

Compost kits ($25) and extra bags ($3) are available at the Middlefield Building Office in the Community Center

and at the Durham First Selectman’s office in Town Hall. For further information, email carolbufithis@ gmail.com.

Cookie season

For the second year in a row, William Raveis realtor Debbie Huscher will purchase two boxes of cookies from local Girl Scouts who reach out to her. The treats will be donated to the Durham and Middlefield food pantries.

Huscher can be reached at debbie.huscher@raveis.com.

Help wanted

Join a wonderful and dedicated group of people a few hours a week to help care for homeless cats at Cat Tales’ main shelter. Must be age 15-plus or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The volunteer application can be found at cattalesct.org. For more information, email: info@cattalesct.org.

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To our local business owners,

We are once again looking for support for our Design an Ad (DAA) student contest. DAA is an award winning program that combines artistic talent with the introduction to economics. In our DAA program we are proud to have worked with hundreds of local teachers and thousands of their students. This is our 38th year of the DAA program. We plan on this being the biggest and best yet.

This year we are expanding our programs’ overall reach and participation opportunities. ANYONE who is a student can participate. We are also making access to the program much more accessible. On top of that we will feature multiple winners from each participating business this year. All of the instructions on how students can participate will be online soon. Once our web page is set (construction in progress!), participants will find printable templates, rules, submission details and PRIZES!

We hope your business will help support this wonderful project. Your support goes a long way in printing the section and getting it out to the 300K+ readers of our publications.

So, does Design an Ad sound like a fit for your local business?