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Volume 19, Number 49 Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

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DMYFS trains Community Peer Mediators

School budget unchanged at 4.39 percent By Mark Dionne The Town Times In its regular meeting, on March 6 at Strong School, the Board of Education left the proposed 2013-2014 school budget intact, suggesting elements to be examined at future meetings. The proposed budget, with a net increase of 4.39 percent over the current budget, has several notable features. It eliminates a kindergarten and a grade 1-2 teacher from John Lyman Elementary — through retirement — while adding six new tutors who

By Elisabeth Kennedy The Town Times

Peace and conflict posters adorned the wall of the meeting room at the Durham Public Library during a recent DMYFS Community Peer Mediation training session. Girls sat in a circle with their trainer, Claudia White, working on listening and cooperation skills. “Conflict is inevitable,” explained White, “but the bridge to peace is conflict resolution.”

“The peer mediation program will provide youth with the skills needed to assist in promoting a positive social climate and decrease unhealthy youth interactions,” explained Betsy Dean, executive director of DMYFS. “These are life skills that everyone could benefit from,” Dean said. With funding from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County/Herb and Ellen Patterson Memorial Fund, DMYFS hired Durham resident Claudia

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See Budget, page 19

White to provide peer mediation training. Durham Public Library is donating meeting space and Carmine’s Pizza donates a See Peer, page 7

Town Times photo by Mark Dionne

Current BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan presents former chair Tom Hennick with a plaque from the BOE honorcome to attend. The presenta- we assess student learning, ing his years of service to the school district at the tion will include a student what our critical strengths start of the March 6 meeting. video, remarks by CRHS principal Andre Hauser and an overview of the school. “It’s an introduction because the visiting committee has never been to Durham or Middlefield, never been to this school,” said math teacher Craig Bradanini in an interview with the Town Times. Science teacher Erika Anderson added, “It’s a highlight of our core values and beliefs. It’s a highlight of how

and needs are, what our two year and five year targeted See Accreditation, page 15

In this issue ... Calendar ..........................4 Government ....................8 Obituaries .....................16 Schools...........................12 Seniors...........................18 Sports.............................21

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This Sunday, March 17, 16 outside administrators and education professionals representing the New England Association of Schools and Colleges will arrive on the Coginchaug Regional High School campus and begin a four day intensive review for accreditation of the school. The visit opens Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with a panel presentation in the CRHS auditorium, which the public is wel-

work at 18 hours per week without benefits. The proposed budget funds a building utilization study at $75,000 and tools, including textbooks, for the conversion to the Common Core State Standards. The 2013-2014 budget also has to withstand a drop of close to $300,000 in state transportation funds and a 10.4 percent increase in health insurance costs. Expenditures in the proposed budget go up 3.27 percent, with the drop in revenue bringing the net in-

Mediators Mary Kulasenski, Dana Hoffman, Carlie Arnold, Becky Ford, Cassidy White-Ryan, Abbi Zido, Sarah Loccascio, Abbi Ford, and trainer Claudia White.

CRHS accreditation visit begins Sunday By Mark Dionne The Town Times

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Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that is incorrect, give us a call at (203) 317-2448, and we’ll do our best to make things right. Jaide Stach was the 2nd place winner of last week’s Design An Ad.

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Get Stitchy is a sew event for quilters and sewers. Bring your sewing machine and materials. Get Stitchy has scheduled this event from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor (an elevator is available.) To sign up, contact Pam Carey: carey_clan@sbcglobal.net or call (860)-349-0453 or Vicki Berry: vberry11@comcast.net or call (860)-343-0879.

Easter Flower sale The Durham Middlefield Exchange Club Easter Flower Sale will take place Thursday, March 28, through Sunday, March 31, in the parking lot of Strong School on Main Street. Sale hours are Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Pansies, tulips, daffodils hyacinths and more. Money made from this fundraiser goes back into the Durham/Middlefield communities. This event is rain, snow or shine.

Frog Friday Join Everyone Outside at 4 p.m. at the Highlawn Forest, Rockfall, this spring to observe the transformations that occur in vernal pools. Over several outings you will see frogs, frog and salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamander and insect larvae, etc. There will be additional Frog Fridays on April 5 and 26, May 17 and June 7. Free program. Registration is required. See www.Everyone-

Outside.org or contact Lucy: lucy@everyoneoutside.org (or 860-395-7771).

Theater camp The Young People’s Center for Creative Arts is accepting enrollment for its 2013 summer theater camp. YPCCA is a non-profit theater arts camp devoted to bringing musical theater to students in the central Connecticut area. The camp is scheduled for July 1-July 28 at East Hampton High School for students entering grades six through freshman year of college. A fee is charged. For more information and a brochure, call (860) 2672911, email Info@ypcca.org or visit www.ypcca.org.

Golf program Middlefield Park and recreation, with The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards, has scheduled an afterschool golf program for students of Memorial School and John Lyman School. Three- and six-week programs are offered. Memorial School meets Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m.; John Lyman School meets Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 349-0258.

Registered voters The Registrars of Voters is conducting its annual update of all registered voters in Durham. Every year, registrars review records to ensure all registered citizens’ information is accurate and current.

Anyone who has moved in town, changed his\her name from how it was originally registered, have become a new citizen, or have not yet registered to vote, are encourage to fill out a new voter registration card. Residents who receive a notice from the Registrar’s Office are requested to return it by May 1. fair.org.

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Middlefield/Rockfall Old Home Days has vendor openings for the June 8 celebration. Event organizers hope to add to the menu with foods that promote health and made with natural ingredients. For more information and rates, call Carol SchweitzerSchilling at (86) 346-5081 or email carolsschilling@yahoo.com.

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The Old Home Days Parade Committee is signing up marchers and musical units for its 2013 parade scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. The parade will step off at Rogers Manufacturing, continue through the center of Rockfall and Middlefield and end at Peckham Park. Any organization interested in being part of the 2013 Old Home Days Parade should contact Carrie Anderson at (860) 346-8954.

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Spaghetti and song

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Members of the a capella group Unaccompanied Minors perform at the Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club Spaghetti Dinner on March 10. The spaghetti Seamus Doyle and Alexander Stephan wait for their dinner was all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-hear, as local bands and groups per- chance to perform with the Strong School Jazz Band. formed throughout the night. Unaccompanied Minors, made up of Coginchaug High School students under the direction of Ryan Donecker, sang popular songs such as One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” for the crowd.

Kylie Poggio and Pierce Stephan stand to begin their saxophone solos during the Memorial School Jazz Band’s performance of “Freddy the Freeloader” by Dean Coutsouridis gets the attention of the CRHS Jazz Band at the start of the per- Miles Davis. Several students from each band performance. formed solos at the Exchange Club event.

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Highlawn Forest - Highlawn Forest, Rockfall, has scheduled Frog Friday for Friday, March 15, at 4 p.m., to observe the transformations in vernal pools. Frogs, salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamanders and more may be observed. The program is free. For more information, call Lucy at (860) 3957771 or email lucy@everyoneoutside.org.

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4C’s Square Dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Sunday, March 17, at 7 p.m. at the Cheshire Park and Rec Center, 559 Main St. Caller is Bruce McCue; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 3498084 or (203) 272-7463.

Wednesday

Informational meeting - Biggest Loser Challenge Information meetings are scheduled at Core Club & 24/7 Gym, 350 Main St., Durham. Informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. The sixth season of Biggest Loser starts April.

Hypnotist - Project Graduation has scheduled hypnotist Dan LaRosa for Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m., at Coginchaug High School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door.

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Easter egg hunt - The Middlefield Lion’s Club has scheduled its annual Easter egg hunt for Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m., at Peckham Park for pre-school children through the fourth grade. The event includes a jelly bean contest and refreshments. Rain date is March 30.

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Carbon dioxide discoveries Scientist and parent Kimberly Lentz visited third and fourth graders in Elizabeth Hadlock’s class at John Lyman School to talk about States of Matter. After demonstrations with carbondioxide, students performed their own chemical change experiments.

Kareena Patel blows carbon dioxide into a blue cabbage water solution to see what happens — the water became purple with the addition of carbon-dioxide.

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Join Team In Training to honor Brenna Zettergren Last December five-year-old Brenna Zettergren, of Durham, lost her battle to acute lymphocytic leukemia. Join the community as it rallies in Brenna’s honor to ensure she has a lasting legacy. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has been given an opportunity to raise $100,000 by June 14, 2013, to link Brenna’s name to an LLS-funded researcher to honor her legacy and help others with blood cancers. By joining TEAM BRENNA, team members will not only help to achieve this research grant for Brenna but also raise funds to directly impact blood cancer research. Anyone can participate in a Team In Training event. Contact Nicole Carrea for a full list of all summer events, or visit www.teamintraining.org/ct. To make a donation to TEAM BRENNA, visit http://pages.teamintraining.org/ct/ambbr13/teambrenna.

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portion of the lunch for the trainees. Ten girls in grades 7-11 were selected to participate in the Peer Mediation program: Mary Kulasenski, Dana Hoffman, Carlie Arnold, Becky Ford, Cassidy White-Ryan, Abbi Zito, Sarah Locascio, Abbi Ford (junior member), Madeline Wooding and Anna Flaws. Asked why she wanted to participate in the program, Mary Kulasenski explained,

“I have a lot of conflict in my life, it is stressful. If I can help someone else with their trouble, I am making their life easier.” During this first training session, Mediators in Training, or MITs, learned team building and concepts, working toward a facilitative model of peer mediation for any local youth involved in sibling disputes, friendship disputes, property disputes, and physical altercations. Becky Ford thinks the training will help develop her listening skills. “People can sit down and talk to me. This will be so

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To the editor: We would like to thank all of the local businesses for their donations that made our chili contest such a success this year. Donations were used for prizes for the following winning chili Hot: Rosemary Querns 1st, Dan Shoemaker 2nd Kylie Palmer 3rd and Gail Thoday 4th. Mild: Logan Palmer 1st, Jack Doyle 2nd; Heather Kannam 3rd; Lynda Beichner 4th. Meatless: Julia McCutheon 1st and Roberta Mather 2nd. Kidas: Andrew Morro 1st; Amanda Rogers 2nd, Shane Mieselmann 3rd and Nick Morin 4th. Many thanks also go out to those of you who volunteered their time to make this event so

successful. Our chili contest will resume its normal fall date next year. Liz Joslyn, Anne and Jack Doyle

Girl Scouts thank you To the editor: On behalf of the Durham/Middlefield Girl Scouts, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the New Haven Raccoon Club and its members for allowing us to host our annual Mother/Daughter Banquet at their facility free of charge on March 3. This allows us to do more for the Durham/Middlefield Girl Scouts. Sheryl Pietrzyk Slight Troops 62127 and 62650

Government Meetings Wednesday, March 27 Durham Board of Education, Government Strong School, 7 p.m. Calendar Middlefield (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Government Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofCalendar durhamct.org for updates.) Tuesday, March 19 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 6 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 Board of Education, Strong School, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer House, 7 p.m. Monday, March 25 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 Ethics Commission, Library, 7 p.m.

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.)

Monday, March 18 Middlefield Housing Authority, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 Board of Selectman, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 Board of Finance, 7 p.m.

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Women’s History Month is nod to accomplishments By Laura Clementsen Special to The Citizen Do you know that March is Women’s History Month? It was designated in 2011. At the time, Clementsen President Obama called on all Americans to reflect on the extraordinary accomplishments of women in shaping this country’s history. Do you know that March 8 is International Women’s Day? I first heard about International Women’s Day about 10 years ago from a Russian man I was tutoring in English. We were comparing Russian and American holidays throughout the year. He said it has been a national holiday in Russia since 1917. It honors all women— sisters, mothers, aunts, daughters, co-workers, young and old women. Typically, he said, one gives a small gift, chocolate or yellow flowers, preferably yellow mimosa, a flower not usually stocked by New England florists. He said it is not like our Mother’s Day. It lacks the sentimentality and, I suspect, the commercialism of Mother’s Day. It recognizes the fact that not all women will become mothers. Historically, the holiday may have begun in the United States in 1909 as International Working Women’s Day, as a Socialist political event. In 1911, the Suffragettes

moved onto the scene to advocate for women’s right to vote. By 1977, the United Nations General Assembly had its member states to observe March 8 as a day for women’s rights and world peace. Over the years, the UN has offered for emphasis varied but recurring themes such as Women and Human Rights (1998), World Free of Violence Against Women (1999) and Afghan Women Today: Realities and Opportunities (2002). The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2013 is “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women.” This is an important issue, considering that 87 of women worldwide experience some kind of physical violence during their lifetime. Others state it differently but with just as much alarm. “Gender-based violence is the most widespread but least recognized of all human rights abuses. One in three women will be beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in her lifetime.” International Women’s Day is an official holiday in 29 countries as diverse as Nepal, Cuba and Vietnam. In Russia, it means a day off from work; in China, it is only half a day off. In seven other countries, it is not a public holiday, but is widely observed. International Women’s Day has not yet attained national status in the U. S. Interest has been rather scattered. Nevertheless, 111

events in cities across the country are listed on the internet. In cities like Fall River, Mass. and Stanwood, WA there are observances. Sponsors include churches, a Native American organization on a South Dakota reservation, a Jewish women’s group and at least one store. Programs include walks, marches, lectures and luncheons. On a positive note women have accomplished much. We think of women we admire or women who make a difference. If we look only at Nobel Laureates, we find Marie Curie (Physics, 1903, and Chemistry, 1911). We think of Betty Williams and Mairead Corrigan (1976), Mother Teresa (1979) and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Lelymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman (2011), who were all awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. We may think of Mal ala Yousefzal, the Pakistani I5-year old who defied the Taliban and is still recovering from her wounds. There are plenty of local women who have made a difference. We know some of them personally. The UN commissioned a song “One Woman” which was released Feb. 21and first sung at the UN General Assembly. One woman can very often accomplish much. Many women, banded together, can accomplish even more. (Laura Clementsen is a frequent contributor to the weekly news group.)

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Governor on the road to hear from residents

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is going back out on the road to meet face-to-face with Connecticut residents. The Democrat announced earlier this month that he plans to kick off a series of community forums to discuss “the state’s pressing issues” with the public. Dates and locations across the state will be announced as they are scheduled. For the latest schedule, go to governor.ct.gov/communityforums. The events are open to the public and a ticket is not need, seats are available on a first come, first served basis. “We have a number of critically important issues facing the state, and I am eager for the opportunity to hear from residents about their concerns, so that we can move forward together,” Malloy said. “I think being out there, talking with people face-to-face so that we can have an open exchange and I can hear what is on their minds helps all of us in government be more effec-

tive at serving the people we represent.” “These forums are a great way for our residents to have their voices heard on issues important to them and their families,” Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman said. “I look forward to hearing their personal visions for how we can make Connecticut a better place, now and for future generations.” The first forum was held at the Middletown City Hall March 6. Malloy has attended more than 30 such events over the past two years, focusing on the state budget and education reform. A potential Republican gubernatorial rival, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, announced he is holding an eight-town “Fiscal Responsibility Tour” to discuss Malloy’s proposed budget. McKinney has been critical of Malloy’s plan. (Compiled from AP reports and information provided by the governor’s office.)

By Sara Locascio Editor’s note: Hailey Byrne is a student at Strong School. Students wrote editorials on topics of their own choice, researching the facts and statistics on their own. The internet and social media are thriving. The amount of activities on the internet and people using them is shockingly large. Communication on the internet can be fun and harmless, but it can also be inflammatory and negative. Many people use Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to make insults and hurt other users’ feelings. This is called cyber bullying, or bullying on the internet. Four out of 10, or nearly 39 percent of social network users are cyber bullied, but less than half of these users report the incidents. If you live in a state such as California, Arkansas, or New York, these vile acts of bullying would be illegal. But Connecticut and 15 other

states don’t have a law against cyber bullying. I believe that all 50 states should have a cyber-bullying law, as opposed to only 34 states. Bullying and cyber bullying can cause deep emotional harm, such as increasing the chance of suffering from emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety. Adults who were bullied as children are more likely to suffer from depression as an adult. A significant problem is that bullying can contribute to suicide. Over 275,000 teens attempt to commit suicide each year, and about 5,000 succeed. Bullying is one of the top reasons for someone to commit suicide. Have you ever heard of Amanda Todd? She was a beautiful teenage girl. When she went online, people told her she was stunning, and they pressured her to post a pornographic photo of herself. When she did, it spread everywhere. People used it to take advantage of her. She

was very depressed for a long time. She switched schools four times, but the bullying never stopped. People told her to kill herself and eventually, she did. It was a tragic incident proving that words sometimes make a huge impact, and can hurt someone way worse than a punch or a kick. I believe there are many things people can do about bullying, and I feel like we are not making an impact. The first step is to make cyber bullying illegal in all 50 states. If we make cyber bullying illegal, bullies can be tracked down. If the victim is assertive, they can make an impact. If they have people to support them, they can make the situation better by confronting the bully. Also, always tell an adult. Some victims can be embarrassed or scared that if they talk to an adult, the bully will hurt them more. But if you don’t report the problem, it will never go away.

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The Assessor’s Office at Durham Town Hall is accepting new and/or renewal applications for the CT Elderly Homeowner and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Programs and the Durham Senior Tax Relief Freeze and Deferral Programs. The filing period for all Tax relief programs runs through May 15. Failure to re-file will result in the removal of this benefit from the July tax bill. Late filing is not acceptable. For more information, call the Assessor’s Office at (860) 343-6709 or visit www.townofdurhamct.org.

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A beautiful baby boy, Emilio, was born Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden to his proud parents, Ciro and Heather (Ross) Parente, of Durham. Emilio was born at 2:33 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. His maternal grandparents are Clinton and Lucille Ross, of Wallingford. His paternal grandparents are Emilio and Maria Giovanna Parente, of North Haven. This is the couple’s first child.

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The fifth annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane. In addition to food and live music, a variety of canine demonstrations are planned, including search and rescue, agility and husky mushing. Children’s activities are also scheduled. For pets, a variety of free services will be available. Rabies vaccinations and micro-chipping is scheduled for a fee. The event also features a “Parade of Stars”, featuring a parade of adoptable dogs. For more information, call (203) 9881718 or visit www.helpwillysfriendspet.

An Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Durham Recreation will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Allyn Brook Park. There will be over 1,000 colored eggs hidden with five golden eggs in each age category. Parents are allowed to participate with children ages 0-2. If your child is aged 3-4 and doesn’t want to hunt alone, a parent may join. The following is a list of times per age group: 0-2 9:07 a.m.; 56 at 9:12 a.m.; 3-4 at 9:17 a.m.; 7-9 at 9:22 a.m.; 10 & up at 9:27 a.m. Times may change if the weather is very cold or rainy.

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The following Coginchaug High School students were honored at the opening reception and exhibition of the 30th annual “Future Choices” art competition sponsored by the Shoreline Arts Alliance on Sunday, March 10, at the Sill House Gallery, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. The art exhibition offers students the experience of being juried by experts in the arts and exhibiting in a professional gallery setting. Twenty schools participate in the annual juried show, which recognizes the most outstanding young artists in the shoreline area. This year special award winners also were presented with official citations from the State of Connecticut General Assembly offering congratulations and stating “This achievement demonstrates your artistic talents and represents a significant

The Pupil Services Office of Regional School District 13 is scheduled to destroy the confidential special education records of all former students from the class of 2006. This action is allowed by State Regulations per authority of the State of Connecticut Office of Public Records Administration and Federal Regulation 34 CFR 200.573. Copies of these records are available following submission of a written request by the student before May 31. Letters should be sent to Amy Emory, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, regional School District 13, PO Box 190, 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422.

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Library Briefs Durham Public Library Hours: Regular library hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www. durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call (860) 3499544. The Durham Library is a drop-off location for Toys of Hope, which is providing toys to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Please leave new, unwrapped toys for children of any age in the Toys of Hope box in the library hallway.

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Pre-School Story Times: Mother Goose Storytime (18 to 30 months) Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Bedtime Storytime (2-4 years) Mondays at 7 p.m. Wear your PJs! Time for Tots (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years) Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime (3 1/2 to 5 years) Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To register, call the library at 860 349-9544

Levi E. Coe Library 414 Main Street, Middlefield, (860) 349-3857 or www.leviecoe.com. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Fridays. Children’s Room display case Do you have a collection you’d like to share? Are you a community group interested in showcasing your work? If so, please contact the Children’s Department at (860) 349-3857 to use the downstairs display case. Phonathon The Levi E. Coe Library has scheduled its annual Phonathon for Mon-

day, April 1, through Wednesday, April 3. Volunteers are scheduled to place telephone calls beginning at 6 p.m. The library has set a goal of $7,000. To make a donation, call (860) 349-3857 or drop it off at the library. Genealogy Program Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. Librarian Sharon Dahlmeyer-Giovannitti from Godfrey Memorial Library is scheduled to discuss how to start your genealogy using charts, questions and answers. Registration is requested due to limited seating. Paperback Book Sale Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Donations of gently use books are appreciated.

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Relax, socialize and Get Stitchy By Elisabeth Kennedy The Town Times

Last year Vicki Berry and Pam Carey were working on a quilt for their kids’ sixth grade class but found themselves not having enough time to sew. “If we felt that way, there must be more people out there who want time to sew,” Berry said. “We figured if we set aside one night a month that was a start.” So Berry and Carey formed Get Stitchy, an event open to all quilters and sewers at the Durham Activity Center once a month. Berry has enjoyed quilting projects with her mother, Rose Dunlap, of Durham, and her daughter Marissa — three generations quilting together. “It’s good therapy,” Berry said. “In studies of recreation-

al activities, sewing is the only activity across the board that participants found relaxing. Your heart rate drops while you sew.” At the February meeting of Get Stitchy, participants worked on their own projects, some quilting, others sewing smaller projects. Although the group is working individually, they find benefits to working in a group. “Throughout history quilting and sewing have been a great social activity,” Berry explained. “We help each other,” shared Dunlap. “If there is something you don’t know how to do, there is someone who can help you, and we share ideas and talents.” When Barbara Spallone, of Durham, finished a “yo yo,” Dunlap exclaimed, “that’s something I can learn!” Dunlap feels “quilting in a group is

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Deb Carras, Middlefield How long have you lived in Middlefield? 34 years Why did you move here? My husband Peter got a job in Connecticut and we were looking for a centrally-located place to live. We stumbled on Middlefield and loved it. What is your favorite thing about Middlefield? The open space and that it is so rural yet close to everything. What is something you would change? I would lower the property taxes. Tell us about yourself My husband Peter and I have three children who have graduated from college. I work at the Independent Day School as an associate Pre-K teacher. I love gardening, watercolor painting, and jewelry making. What would people be surprised to know about you? In my 20s, I was a ski bum in Vail, Colo. By Elisabeth Kennedy

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plans are. It’s our school and community summary.” “It’s supposed to showcase us,” Anderson said. Anderson and Bradanini co-chaired the accreditation steering committee. CRHS faculty have spent three years preparing for the scrutiny. In advance of the visit, CRHS faculty conducted extensive self study to measure the reality at the school against standards set by NEASC. Those standards are divided into seven areas such as instruction, student assessment, school culture, and school resources. “Every faculty member was involved in this process,” Bradanini said. “The amount of time that has been put into this over the last three years is incredible.” “You have to create a report that discusses how well

you meet every single one of the indicators that’s listed under their [seven] standards,” Anderson said. With the visit, “they’re looking to

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John. H. Flanner, D.M.D

John H. Flanner, D.M.D. (Jack) passed away after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the age of 90. Jack was Flanner born in Jackson, Mich., on July 27, 1922, to the late Lucius and Rhea Flanner. He graduated from Tufts University Dental School. He was married to Nancy Williams in 1951. She predeceased him in 1999. Jack served in the Korean War in the dental service. He practiced dentistry in Durham, Conn., for more than 40 years. Jack was a member of the prestigious Horace Wells Club, the CT State Dental Association for more than 60 years, and

Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. He was on the board of trustees for the United Churches of Durham, was a member of the local Lions Club, and grand marshal of Durham Memorial Day parade. Jack spent the last eight years living in St. Charles, Mich. He had a passion for people, golf, tennis and traveling the world. Jack is survived by his three children, Ruth Ann (Rodney) Malone, of Havre de Grace, Md., Faith (Fred) Hull, of Thomaston, Jonathan (Maria) Flanner, of St. Charles, Mich.; his brother, Patrick Flanner, of Cranberry, N.J.; seven grandchildren, Scott and Marc Malone, Amy and Travis Hull, Adam Chapman-Flanner, Adam and Crystal Haswell; and two great-grandchildren, Kinsley and Axel. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the

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United Churches of Durham. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the United Services Organization at USO World Headquarters, 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22201; or donate online at www.uso.org/donate

Arthur C. Goddard Arthur Carlisle Goddard, of Middletown and formerly of Durham, husband of Evelyn (Fenty) Goddard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the age of 91. Born on Jan. 4, 1922, in New York, he was the son of the late James and Genieve (Clarke) Goddard. Arthur married Evelyn Mathilda Fenty on May 9, 1943, while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. They would have been married 70 years this May. After work-

ing at PanAm for 45 years, he retired to pursue many hobbies including photography, gardening, woodworking, reading, and volunteering for the local chapters of the VFW. Along with his wife, Arthur is survived by their two children, Lynne Ellen McKenna, of Durham and Arthur James Goddard, of Prattville, Ala.; five grandchildren, Tara Satrazemis, Shannon O’Neill, John McKenna, Carrie Collett and Chad Goddard; and seven great-grandchildren, Brendan, Catherine, Theodore, Rhyan, Lynne, Peyton and Chloe as well as many loving extended family members. He is reunited in Heaven with his parents; a brother, James Goddard; two sisters, Kathleen Curtis and Doreen Bellifiore; and a granddaughter, Emily Patricia Goddard. Funeral services were

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held on Wednesday, March 13, at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., Durham with the Rev. Anthony C. Dinoto officiating. Burial was followed in Mica Hill Cemetery where full military honors were accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arthur’s memory to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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both emphasized the amount of work done in preparation. According to Anderson, “Every single faculty member had to be assigned to a committee,” which took up “countless hours of non-contractual time.” Those reports had to be voted on by the entire faculty. According to Anderson, every report was approved with over 90 percent of the vote, indicating faculty cohesion. In addition to the reports, the committees collected physical evidence to show the visiting NEASC team. Items like student work, lesson plans, and other documents wait in bins for the review team. The NEASC team will be interviewing 32 teachers on Sunday and following 16 students for part of the day Monday. The teachers were picked randomly, while the students were drawn from recommendations to include students from different classes and grades, those who don’t have a study hall during a shadowing period, and those willing to do it. The NEASC wraps up its visit Wednesday and will send its report and accreditation rating back to the district within a few months, likely by the fall. This report, like the school self study, will include commendations and recommendations. NEASC accreditation lasts for 10 years. “With this accreditation, colleges recognize that you’ve been through a rigorous program and that your diploma meets their standards,” Bradanini said. “Without accreditation our diplomas mean nothing, so it’s kind of a big deal.” With the work of the steering committee near an end, Bradanini said, “After going through it, I think it’s a good process. We got a lot out of it. You look at the school in a different light. It makes the whole faculty sit back and say ‘Are we really doing what we think we’re doing?’ and prove it.”

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The Durham Activity Center has scheduled a CPR training class for seniors on Thursday, March 21, from noon to 2 p.m. Hands-on training and booklets are provided. A fee is charged. For more information, call Amanda Pedersen at (860) 349-3153.

Knitting and crocheting

Knitters and crocheters meet every Thursday morning at 9:30 at the Middlefield Senior Center for coffee and knitting. Bring your unfinished project or learn a new one. The group also makes Afghans for the Middlesex Cancer Center and the MidState Cancer Center. Yarn and needles are available.

Blood pressure screenings Free Blood Pressure Screenings are held every first and third Wednesday of each month at noon at the Middlefield Senior Center. No appointment is necessary.

Durham senior lunches Senior lunches are offered every Monday and Wednesday at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The Elderly Nutrition program is designed to provide nutritional meals, at a low cost to persons ages 60 and over and their spouses. To cover the cost of the meal, a suggested donation is welcome. To make lunch reservations, call Amanda Pedersen, sen-

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ior cafe manager, at (860) 3493153. Bingo is offered every Wednesday at 1 p.m. following the luncheon.

Tax-aide Free AARP Tax-Aide is available every Tuesday through April 9 by appointment. This free tax help is for taxpayers with low and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Call the center once you have received all forms of income and all 1099 forms. Also bring last year’s income tax returns. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Antoinette at (860) 349-7121.

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Senior Bus is available for transportation to activities on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no fee for this service. Planned trips include: The Christmas Tree Shops in Manchester and Orange, Yankee Candle in Deerfield, Mass., IKEA, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Evergreen Walk, WFSB Better Yet Connecticut, Stew Leonards, Foot Prints, Maritime Aquarium, Mystic Village and the Thimble Islands, to name a few. The bus schedule can be found at various establishments in Durham, such as the library, the Durham Activity Center, Town Hall and online at www.townofdurhamct.org. Call (860) 3475661 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make a reservation.

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Stitchy Continued from page 14 my kids.” While the group is designed for adults, Carey hopes to involve young people as well because “they don’t teach sewing anymore in the schools.” You don’t have to know how to quilt to join the group. Come with any sewing project – embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, etc. The group will share their talents and conversation. Stay tuned for future projects, such as Linus Nights* or crafting for the Durham Fair (or email your ideas to Pam at carey_clan@sbcglobal.net or Vicki at vberry11@comcast.net). Donations of scrap fabric will also be accepted for the Linus* quilts. Get Stitchy meets again on Monday, March 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center.

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crease to 4.39 percent. “This is not going to be an easy review process,” said BOE chair Kerri Flanagan. BOE members raised questions to be examined at future meetings or in the Finance Committee, such as expenses related to the Common Core curriculum and changing a contract worker to a district employee, but no subjects were examined in detail and no changes were proposed at the meeting. BOE members along with Superintendent of Schools Sue Viccaro and Business Manager Ron Melnik planned to discuss special education costs, school budget trends, and the portable classrooms at future meetings. The portables, which are in use at five of the six schools, have become a focus of safety concerns. One option, which uses fencing to secure the portables, was priced at $111,000 at a January BOE meeting. That project is not in the

budget as currently proposed. BOE members have been examining schools for the possibility of moving students. “The goal of the board is to try to get as many students into the building and out of the portables as possible,” Flanagan said. The future of the portables is also in question because of projected decreases in enrollment. Flanagan spoke of the declining future enrollment several times, noting, “We have this pressure of declining enrollment versus increasing salary costs. Those are kinds of things that we have to be cognizant of.” “Expenses are not going to exactly trend with enrollment because there are expenses that are fixed,” Flanagan said. The BOE will meet on Wednesdays in March at 7:30 p.m. at Strong School with a public hearing scheduled for April 10 at 8 p.m. at the CRHS Auditorium.

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Dolphin Days hosts first poker tournament for Relay for Life to noon at Woodrow Wilson Middle School on June 1-2. In the past, Dolphin Days held car washes and Chili’s nights to raise money. This is the first time the team, captained by Tracy Banks and

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“You’re lucking I’m not playing,” says Jim Delude of Wallingford, who is organizing a charity poker tournament at Dolphin Days Day Care on Saturday, March 16. “I play pretty good.” Someone other than Delude, who will be running the game, with have a chance to win the tournament. The event will benefit Team Dolphin Days at the Relay for Life, a fundraising program of the American Cancer Society. During the Relay for Life, teams gather at a track for 24 hours with one member of the team continuously walking because, as the Relay for Life website says, “Cancer never sleeps.” This year’s event takes place from noon

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Do you know when to hold ‘em? Know when to fold ‘em? Know when reverse implied odds turn a quality speculative hand into a negative EV situation? Doesn’t matter. “It should be for fun,” says Jim Delude, who is running Dolphin Days’ first charity poker tournament at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, to benefit the day care center’s Relay for Life team.

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31-15. Leading the way for the home team was Sean Carroll with six points, while Chris Onofrio added four, Noah Kleczkowski and Del Cade added two apiece. They rounded out the weekend and the season with a tournament loss to Orange, 37-22. Hugh Barrett led the way for the Thunder with seven points, Max Temple poured in five, Justin Penney and Derek Grant each added four while Adam Copeland finished with two. They made a great effort at a comeback in the second half, but came up short at the buzzer. Submitted by Scott Penney, Head Coach Connecticut Sign upsets Scott Tax as Playoffs come into focus Connecticut Sign overcame an eight point halftime

deficit to upend Scott Tax 6057 for the second upset of a top ranked Durham Mens’ League team in the past three weeks. Despite being ranked the eighth best foul shooting team out of nine in the league, CT Sign went eight for ten in the second half, including some key free throws by Tim D’Aquilla, Spencer McNiven and Preston Beverly to take and then hold onto the lead in the final minutes. Beverly led CT Sign (5-4) with 21, and Anthony Puorro had his biggest night of the season with 15 points. Keith Ferguson led Scott Tax (7-2) with 23 and Dennis Reed finished with 14. For Connecticut Sign, it wrapped up a big week of play, as they also picked up an 81-70 win over Around the Clock Heating and Cooling in

one of the highest scoring games in recent Mens’ League memory. Beverly led again with 21 and D’Aquilla hit his season high with 19. Pete Donecker finished with 24 and Steve Markoski had 21 in the loss for Around the Clock (1-7). With just 2 nights left in the regular season, the playoff seeding is starting to come together. With the loss by Scott Tax, Torrison needs to win just one of their final two games to clinch the top seed for the fifth straight season. Scott Tax and Timeout Taverne (6-2) will most likely take the second and third seeds, with the order still undecided, although the Young Gunz could sneak into third if they win their final game. Allstate Fire Equipment (3-7) has locked up the seventh

seed while Around the Clock and Hitchin Post (0-8) will compete in the ‘8 v 9’ play-in game to open the playoffs. The 4-6 seeds are still up for grabs with Young Gunz, Durham Dental and Connecticut Sign. Playoffs start Thursday, March 19, with the Championship on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. In other games the past two weeks, Timeout Taverne 70, Around the Clock 65-Steve Markoski had another big night with 31 points, but it wasn’t enough as Timeout held on for the win. Tommy Ryan landed five 3-pointers to finish with 19 and Scott Chesmer added 17 for the winners. Young Gunz 62, Connecti-

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Durham middle school boys win 3-on-3 tournament Local middle school boys from Durham, played the weekend in a 3-on-3 tournament at Regional Hebron, Andover, Marlborough High School. The tournament had a great turnout to raise money for the RHAM Boosters, with 40 teams of middle and high school athletes competing against each other in a double elimination tournament. The local boys from Durham, calling themselves the Spartans, were able to go undefeated through the winner’s bracket, and then won the Middle School Division in a two-game championship playoff. The players for the Spartans were, Owen Gonzalez, Jack Murphy, Griffin Murphy, and Ryan Vynalek, all grade 8 from Durham. The boys showed amazing skill in all areas: ball handling, shooting, rebounding, and team defense. Owen Gonzalez helped his team win with steals, quick ball handling, and a game-winning shot at the buzzer to win one of the toughest matchups. Griffin Murphy was a strong asset to his team by consistently knocking down jump shots, including several clutch 3-pointers. Jack Murphy was a triple-threat with scoring, rebounding, and tough defense. His block of a much taller, 6’5” opponent led to a win in the final games. Ryan Vynalek showed his versatility by making steals, sinking smooth layups, and playing tough defense throughout the tournament. In addition to playing outstanding basketball, the boys also coached themselves, subbing frequently, showing great sportsmanship and playing well together. Nice work, boys. Durham Thunder – 5th Grade Boys Travel Basketball The Durham Thunder, 5th grade boys travel basketball team, closed out their 2013 campaign with two tough losses this week. They hosted Southbury in a midweek game at Lake Grove on Wednesday, March 6, losing

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cut Sign 54-Greg Bereski scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half to help the Gunz overcome a 32-27 halftime deficit. Jason Williams led the Gunz with 22 and Preston Beverly scored 21 to lead CT Sign. Scott Tax Group 82, Allstate Fire Equipment 63-Despite just two 3-pointers, both by Chris Staab, Scott Tax ran up 82 points for the largest total over the past 5 seasons of Mens’ League play. Staab finished with 29 and Damon Rich picked up 20. Trevor Hansen led Allstate with 22. Torrison Stone 49, Durham Dental 40-Durham Dental held Torrison to just 20 in the first half, but could not find any offense either. Chris Haywood connected on four 3 pointers to lead Durham Dental with 14, while Adam Po-

turnicki had 15 for Torrison. Timeout Taverne 60, Allstate Fire Equipment 46-Timeout opened the second half with an 8-0 run after a 30-30 halftime tie. Scott Chesmer led Timeout with 19 and Joe Davis had 16 for Allstate. Young Gunz 53, Hitchin Post 38-Playing their best game this year, Hitchin Post stayed close until the final 10 minutes before the Gunz pulled away. Jason Williams went 8-10 at the line and led the Young Gunz (6-3) with 15 and Jon Norton scored 11 to lead the Post. Durham Dental 43, Allstate Fire Equipment 38-Allstate led 23-20 at the half but scored just 3 field goals the whole second half as Durham Dental (45) prevailed. Dan Pease led scoring with 13 for Durham Dental and Joe Davis had 13 in the loss for Allstate. Meeting scheduled The Durham Basketball Association has scheduled its an-

nual meeting on Wednesday, April 10, in the third floor conference room of the Durham Town Hall at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect new officers to the D.B.A. Board and to discuss necessary business. D.B.A. members interested in a D.B.A. Board position or committee chair should email dba1@ dbact.org by March 20.

HU Chant You are invited to practice chanting the word “HU” with like-minded spiritual individuals from 7-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22. Singing HU is a love song to God and can open your heart, transform your life and help you to experience divine love. The HU chant is held in the Sanctuary of the Eckankar Temple, Rt 66 and Harvest Wood Road in Middlefield.

Congratulations Green team Bottom row: Noah Kleczkowski, Aiden Sarcia, Nick Lipka, Michael Salley, and Jacob Hoffman; Top row: Coach Kim Salley, Erik Swanson, Kyle Bubier, Eric Pitruzzello, Owen Cordes, Justin Gagner, Coach Carl Pitruzzello. On Saturday March 2, the 5th and 6th grade Rec Basketball championship took place at Coginchaug Regional High School. The green team completed an undefeated season and won the finals.

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