Volume 17, Issue 41
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
Friday, Januar y 21, 2011
Snow removal ‘an art,’ ‘ice Snow and ice are nice is more dangerous’: how Some think wintery the recent storms impacted the conditions are a nuiour towns and schools sance, but By Cheri Kelley Town Times What a storm that was on Wednesday, Jan. 12, dropping 22-24 inches in Durham. First Selectman Laura Francis said that, due to the shear volume of snow and the heaviness of it, the town had to hire three loaders for snow removal. “The cost for the three loaders is less than the cost of a burnt-out transmission.” Francis continued, “Even after 21 hours straight, the road crews still had more to clear, and we were very happy when (RSD13 Superintendent) Susan Viccaro decided to close the schools for an additional day.” Francis also expressed her appreciation of everyone taking heed of the governor’s advise to stay off the roads because they could get the job done in a safer and faster manner.
Francis went on to say that she took a ride in the town’s new truck on Thursday, Jan. 13. After riding as a passenger she noted, “It really takes a lot more decision making, expertise and care than people might think. The road crew goes to great lengths and care to avoid damaging property. We have to remember that as we all tend to stay in and care for our families, they have to leave their families and go out in it.” Francis said that there were no accidents that she was aware of reported due to the storm. Middlefield First Selectman, Jon Brayshaw, stated, “The road crew have given their all; I would say the two storms have caused it to be a fairly severe week. People should know that snow reSee Winter Weather, page 7
these kids think it’s a blast! Lindsay Peach turned 10 on Jan. 10. She celebrated with an ice skating party on Durham’s Route 68 skating pond. The kids skated, drank hot chocolate and made s’mores by the fire. Kids who attended were Lindsay Peach, Skylar Rascati, Margaret Fiondello, Gabrielle Kozic, Gabrielle Prifitera, Jessi King, KateLyn Cummings, Sarah Gavin, Nicole Catania, Thomas Vallone and Trevor Scotto. All are from Durham and Middlefield. Photos submitted by Gina Peach
Middlefield P&Z approves Golf Center at Lyman Orchards Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Middlefield Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) unanimously approved a Lyman golf center
In this issue ... A tree in Durham is glazed in icy crystals; a beautiful sight. Photo by Sue VanDerzee
Calendar............................4 Durham Briefs................15 Middlefield Briefs...........14 Sports ..........................20-23 Obituaries........................18
during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Despite the ice storm that canceled several other meetings in Durham and Middlefield, the P&Z Commission still met, and only First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, attorney John Corona, who presented the application, and John Lyman III, executive vice president of Lyman Orchards, were in attendance. According to Lyman, the golf school will be officially named Golf Center at Lyman Orchards and will consist of
a driving range, practice area and a nine-hole short course. There will be an emphasis on instruction, which Lyman hopes will allow for entry into the game of golf for parts of the market that might not be getting into the game currently, like someone who doesn’t have time, young players, perhaps women who may be intimidated, older seniors who want a shorter course, those
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RSD13 adult ed. classes Registration has begun for the District 13 Adult Education spring program. Brochures have been mailed to all Durham and Middlefield residents and are available at the District 13 schools and Central Office. Brochures are also available at local libraries in Middlesex County, local town halls, Durham Fitness Center, Lyman Orchards and First & Last Tavern in Middletown. Adult education classes are held at Coginchaug Re-
gional High School in Durham and Memorial Middle School in Middlefield and off-site locations. Classes are open to residents and nonresidents for the same fee, and older children and teens are welcome. For price information and to register, please call Susan at 860-349-2232 or email scarroll2@sbcglobal.net. Cooking and Entertaining Shrimp Scampi and Penne ala Vodka at First & Last Tavern, Middletown: Tuesday, Jan. 25. New! Pasta Primavera & Shrimp fra Diablo at First & Last Tavern: Tuesday, Feb. 15. Chicken
Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but, if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give us a call at 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. The correct number to contact social services director Jan Muraca to sign up for the Durham Memoir Writing class is 860-349-3153.
Index of Advertisers To advertise in the Town Times, call Joy Boone at 860-349-8026 Ace Oil.......................................11 Home Works..............................18 All Ears Hearing Aid Service.....14 Ianniello Plumbing.....................21 Allan’s Tree Service ..................21 Joe Riff’s Music .........................11 APEC Electric............................20 Kasek, Sharon...........................17 Avenue Enterprises...................18 Lema, William, J, DMD................5 B & R Construction......................3 Lino’s Market ...............................5 Batters Box................................15 Masonicare..........................10, 17 Berardino Company Realtors....23 Middlefield Children’s Center ......7 Binge, Bruce..............................22 Middlesex Community College .15 Black Dog ....................................5 Mims Oil.....................................10 Boylin, William, MD .....................6 Movado Farm ............................21 Cahill & Sons.............................20 Neil Jones Home Improvements..19 Carlton Interiors...........................5 New England Dental Health......16 Carmine’s Restaurant .................3 Northern Middlesex YMCA .......13 Centurion Exterminating............21 Pathways To Balance ...............19 Charette, David ...........................3 Raney, Jason, DMD..................11 Coldwell Banker ........................23 Realty Associates......................23 Conroy, John, DMD...................10 CT Electrical Services ...............21 RLI Electric ................................22 CT Fitness Coach .......................7 Roblee Plumbing.......................22 CT Home Additions...................18 Rockfall Co ................................19 Daricek Landscaping.................21 RSDL Home Improvements......22 Durham Dental ............................7 Singles Alternatives.....................6 Durham Family Eyecare ...........11 Snow Services.............................7 Durham Market............................3 Solutions By Hypnosis ..............22 Family Tree Care ......................21 Split Enz ....................................20 Fine Work Home Improvement ..3, 19 Sweet Surrounding....................18 Fuel & Service .............................5 T-N-T Home & Lawncare..........19 Fugge, David, M........................21 Tile Renovators .........................22 Glazer Dental Associates............6 Torrison Stone & Garden ..........18 Golschneider Painting...............19 VMB Custom Builders...............20 Grace Lutheran Preschool ........11 Whitehouse Construction..........20 Green Mattress............................6 Wildwood Lawn Care ................18 Griswold Plumbing Services .....18 Windows Plus............................16 Hansen Contracting ..................20
Marsala and Pasta Carbonara at First & Last Tavern: Tuesday, March 1. New! Shrimp Scampi for Seniors with Rick Madley from First & Last Tavern: Tuesday, April 5. New! Decadent Desserts with Layered Cream Fillings: Wednesday, March 23. New! Appetizers for Picnics and Parties: Wednesday, April 6. Arts and Crafts Digital Photography with Mathew Kabel: Wednesday, March 2 to 16. New! Digital Photography with Mathew Kabel for Seniors: Wednesday, March 2 to 23. Home and Gardening New! Spring Gardening and Year Round Garden Color: Thursday, March 10. Mind and Body New! Zumba at Durham Fitness Center: Thursdays and Sundays, Jan. 30 to April 3. Call for details and costs. New! Spinning at Durham Fitness Center: Wednesdays and Sundays, Jan. 30 to April 6. Call for details and costs. Note: Spinning meets Wednesdays and Sundays, not Thursdays and Sundays. Yoga with Robin Carlson: ongoing class through June; may be joined at any time. Held every Wednesday evening 7 to 8:15 p.m. except school vacations at Memorial School. Winter: Jan. 19 and 26; Spring I: Feb. 2 to April 13: Spring II: April 27 to May 25. Discounts are available for all Zumba, Spinning and Yoga classes. Afternoon Classes Seniors and Others
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Computers and Technology for Seniors: 1) Computer Fundamentals, Monday, Feb. 28, March 7 and 14; 2) Microsoft Office, Monday, March 21, 28 and April 4; 3) Having Fun Working with the Media and On-line Resources, Monday, April 11, 25, May 2 and 9. All sessions are held on Mondays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the high school. New! Basic Conversation Spanish for Seniors: Tuesday, Feb. 1 to March 29. New! Shrimp Scampi for Seniors with Rick Madley from First & Last Tavern: Tuesday, April 5.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Durham/Middlefield Youth & Family Services Winter Youth Programs Unless noted, all events take place at the Youth Center in the Middlefield Community Center. Registration is still available for all winter youth programs. Office hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; phone 860-349-0258. *** Wii for Fun and Fitness For Youth in Grades 7-10 Mondays, Wii Fitness: Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Fit and more! -ORWednesdays, Wii Challenge: Super Mario Brothers, Wii Sports and more! Five weeks — Jan. 17 through week of Feb. 14, 2:30-4 p.m. Durham Library – Lower Level Free!!! Snacks Included *** Game Room Madness For Youth in Grades 5-6 Tuesdays, Jan. 18 through Feb. 15 3-4:30 p.m. DMYFS Game Room $25 for five weeks and includes a healthy snack *** Creative Arts Workshops For Youth in Grades 7-10 Wednesdays Jan. 19-Feb. 16, 2:30-4 p.m. Durham Activity Center 350 Main Street Instructor: Alicia Melluzzo, Artist and Gallery Owner Call for price information *** Pizza, Pizza! The Art and Magic of Pizza Making For Youth in Grades 7-9 Thursdays, Jan. 20 to Feb. 17 from 2:30-4 p.m. Strong Middle School Instructor: Dominick Bosco, chef and author of The Joy of Grill Pizza! Call for price information *** Babysitter Training Class For Youth in Grades 6-8 Fridays, Jan. 21 to Feb. 4, 5-8 p.m. DMYFS Office Instructor: Terri Benoit, Red Cross Instructor Call for price information *** Go to www.dmyfs.org for the calendar of events, pictures, directions and information about DMYFS programs and services. If you are interested in volunteering or to register for any of the Center’s programs, call 860349-0258 or e-mail bdean@comcast.net.
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RSD13 Teacher of the Year is passionate about teaching By Cheri Kelley Town Times “Phil Moriarty absolutely exemplifies the school district’s Core Ethical Values, and he is an amazing human being,” said Karen Brimecombe, principal of John Lyman Elementary School, about Mr. Phil Moriarty, Teacher of the Year for Regional School District 13. Brimecombe went on to say how Moriarty is visible all around the school and throughout the district. She said, “If you came to the school during Friday’s assemblies you would see him sitting with his class. You would see him with his guitar strapped on and you would see him leading the children in song.”
Moriarty expressed his excitement for the work John Lyman School does with resident artists. He said this work is one of the things that he looks forward to doing every year. “Each artist we work with brings talents and knowledge that he or she shares with my students and me. I could find myself creating visual art, such as a weaving, or theatrical art such as drama, dancing or mime. It brings the learning to life through the arts.” When asked why he likes teaching at Lyman, Moriarty said, “So many reasons! It’s exciting to work in an environment where we approach See Teacher, page 7
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January 21 TGIF Memorial School’s TGIF event for grade five students begins at 6:30 p.m.
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January 22 Salsa Social The Green Street Arts Center, 51 Green St. in Middletown, will help you overcome the winter chill with a Salsa Social, tonight at 7 p.m. Salsero Jason Pepin will host an evening of hot music, open floor and the best dance crowd in CT. Ukulele Club “Jam” The newly formed Middlefield – CT Uke Club, sponsored by the Middlefield Park & Recreation Dept., will be meeting from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. If you play or have an interest in playing, plan to stop by at 9 a.m. It is free. Bring your uke, a music stand, if available, and a smile! Any questions, contact Cindy Di Lauro at lucyr1953@yahoo.com. The next meeting is Sat., Feb. 19, same time and location. Adoptions From the Heart Adoptions From the Heart, a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, will hold a free information meeting, “Learn About Adoption,” at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, at 10 a.m. The meeting will cover the adoption process, adoption myths vs. facts, financial assistance and more. Join us to learn more about adoption and find the program that is right for your family. Benefit Dinner Victory Christian Chruch, Route 66 in Middlefield, is hosting a pasta dinner to benefit Caring for the Homeless Children of Lima, 4 to 8 p.m. For more info on donations and tickets, call 860-346-6771.
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January 23 Preschool Open House Grace Lutheran Preschool, 1055 Randolph Rd. in Middletown, is a private, Christian,
early childhood program that offers programs for children ages 2 to 5. Qualified, loving and experienced staff will be available to greet families and give tours at the Open House today from 1-3 p.m. (snow date 1/30/11). Families are encouraged to visit, even if they are not considering preschool enrollment until a later date. For more info, call Lisa at 860-346-0766.
rant, 33 North Cherry St in Wallingford, today 5:30-7:30 p.m. for information on Men’s and Women’s Health. Dinner is provided, and registration is required by calling 203-694-8733 or e-mailing cbelomizi@midstatemedical.org.
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Science Fair The Korn School Science Fair will be held at 6:30 p.m. Knit Club The Knit Club is back in session. Come knit or crochet at the Durham Activity Center every Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Healing Eucharist Come to the Church of the Epiphany, Main Street in Durham, at 9 a.m. for the weekly Holy Eucharist with healing. The Golden Circle The Golden Circle, a senior group at Notre Dame Church, will host The Magic of Christopher. The program will take place in the church hall following the 9 a.m. Mass, around 9:45. All are invited to attend. For more info, please contact Judy Hurlbert at 860-349-3248. Wadsworth Hike Wadsworth is well-trod and is one of the first places you can often hike in the winter. The exact plan for this outing will depend on the weather. We will meet at 10 a.m. for a two-hour moderate hike. If the trails are not walkable, we can potentially cross-country ski or snow shoe. Please send me an email if you might like to join. Futher info about this event will be sent only to those who respond. www.womenofthewoods.org.
January 24 Durham 60+ Durham 60+ will meet at 1 p.m. in the United Churches Fellowship Hall for its regular meeting with a variety table and social hour to follow. The United Church is located at the corner of Rt. 68 and Main Street. Newcomers are always welcome.
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January 25 Concert The Memorial School concert will be held in the Coginchaug auditorium at 7 p.m. Lyman Family Shares John Lyman School has its annual Lyman Family Shares day starting at 7 a.m. Visit resident children at school and see what fun activities they do throughout the day. All are welcome to attend, not just parents and family. Vinal Tech Tour Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels St. in Middletown, will be offering a tour of our facility for prospective ninth grade students and their parents/guardians from 9-10 a.m. Please contact the School Counseling Office at 860-3447100 x 313 to make a reservation to attend. Lunch and Learn Prevent the flu from spreading to you by attending this information seminar about the flu and helpful tips on how to stay healthy this winter. The event will be held at the Village at Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave in Meriden, 12-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and registration is required by calling 203-235-0181. Dinner with a Doc Series Come to Brothers Restau-
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January 27 Fixing our Future Citizens who are interested in facts without politics are invited to attend a presentation at Strong School at 7 p.m.
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January 28 Strong Social The Strong School social
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event begins at 7 p.m. Durham Cogin-Chuggers The Durham Cogin-Chuggers will hold their Winter Wonderland dance at Brewster School on Tuttle Road in Durham, 8-10:30 p.m. Todd Fellegy will be the caller and Sue Lucibello the cuer. For more info and donation recommendations, please call 860-349-8084 or 203-235-1604.
Knit Club The Knit Club is back in session. Come knit or crochet at the Durham Activity Center every Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Healing Eucharist Come to the Church of the Epiphany, Main Street in Durham, at 9 a.m. for the weekly Holy Eucharist with healing.
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Family Festival The Green Street Arts Center, 51 Green St. in Middletown, will host a day of activities for all ages to urge you to come in from the cold. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., these programs will include community music initiative, creative arts workshop, storytelling, hip-hop and breakdancing, early childhood music and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Warm up a Cold Northern Night The Little Church in the Wilderness, 50 Emmanuel Church Rd. in Killingworth, is hosting “Tropical Refrains to Warm a Cold Northern Night.” The program will include David Ewart, Virtuoso violinist and member of the Hollywood Bowl, performing several pieces. The concert will be at 4 p.m. with a reception following the performance. For more info or directions, call 860-663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org. Snow date is 1/30/11.
College Parents The college night for parents of juniors at CRHS will begin at 7 p.m.
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January 31 Circus Film and Talk Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. in Middletown, will host a talk and film by Rob Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus. “Circle of Sawdust: A Picturesque History of Circus in Film,” will be shown at 7 p.m. and will be put on by ArtFarm and Oddfellows.
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February 2 Honor Society The CRHS National Honor Society induction ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
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February 4 Concert The Coginchaug Show Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. TGIF The Memorial School TGIF evening for sixth grade students begins at 6:30 p.m. Eat-Pray-Sing Congregation Adath Israel, 8 Broad St. in Middletown, wants you to join in celebrating the special joy of Shabbat at “Pray-Eat-Sing.” These special high energy services will begin at 5:30 p.m. making it family-friendly. Services will be followed by a traditional Shabbat meal at 6:30 p.m. and finished off with warm conversation and song led by Rabbi Seth Haaz. The evening is free of charge and open to the public. Please notify the synagogue at 860-3464709 or office@adathisraelct.org by January 28 if you plan to attend dinner or would like to contribute toward the cost of the meal.
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February 5 DAR Valentines Looking for a fun way to give back? Join members of the Wadsworth Chapter DAR in making valentines for the residents of the State Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill. We’ll be gathering at 10 a.m. at Church of the Epiphany in Durham, 79 Main St. Families are welcome. Please contact Judy Moeckel with any questions at 860-663-2703 or at jmoeckel@comcast.net.
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Breton herself says she loves working in the Durham Town Hall. “I received a warm welcome and feel like I’m on a team of public servants,” she explained.
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Sixty years of experience — that’s what Durham Town Hall lost earlier this month with the retirement of two longtime employees. Beverly LeVasseur, who spent 38 years working in the assessor’s office and was the go-to person for all questions on assessment, will leave perhaps the most noticeable-to-the-public hole in the ordinary fabric of Town Hall. However, Karen Antin, bookkeeper for the town for 22 years, was also part of daily life, especially for town employees and vendors. According to Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, both women’s last day at Town Hall was Jan. 7. Neither of them, predictably, wanted a “fuss” made over that last day, though employees did manage to squeeze in a bit of a farewell tribute. Francis said: “Both Karen Antin and Beverly LeVasseur witnessed great change in the town of Durham, from a population explosion to the implementation of technology, through many different administrations. They also worked during the Town
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Hall renovation, including moving the offices to a temporary location. You can imagine the stories they could tell! Both Beverly and Karen helped professionalize their departments, and we are eternally grateful for their service. We wish them both happy and healthy retirements.” For residents used to relying on LeVasseur for assessment information, Francis assured us that plans are in place to cover the office until a 35-hourper-week replacement is hired. For one thing, explained Francis, there is a computer available to the public to look up assessment information, as well as personnel who will make themselves available as necessary. Additionally, until a replacement is hired, town assessor John Philip will be available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the assessor’s office on the second floor of Town Hall, starting around 6:15 p.m. Philip said, “Bev made my job easy. She will be missed. We’ve lost a lot of institutional memory.” He acknowledged that “any replacement will take time to grow into the role,” but that he will make him-
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Homelessness and hunger – still a problem in our towns, but you can help make a difference By Marilyn Keurajian, Special to Town Times The Middlefield Federated Church (MFC) parking lot is usually empty at night. Sure, there are regular evening church meetings, Scout meetings and such, but by 10 p.m., nothing. However, on Saturday, Jan. 29, church members and friends will be dragging out the fire barrel and circling up the cars for the second annual Awareness for Homelessness in Middlesex County. Yes, it will be an all-nighter! The evening will start in Middletown at the South Congregational Church on Pleasant Street at 5 p.m. with a simple soup and bread supper and presentations by homelessness advocates about what is being done and what more can be
done. Everyone will then return to the church parking lot to begin the long night. To join this group, call Joyce Dowling of MFC
at 860-349-3070. Groups will be sleeping in tents in Middletown and in Deep River as well to raise community awareness of this problem. Unemployment, under-employment, high fuel and food costs are forcing people from their homes in our seemingly affluent state. Experts es-
timate that as much as 40 percent of our children live at or below the poverty level. A disturbing number of families are just one paycheck away from homelessness. So, what’s the point of “camping out” in the parking lot? How does this help? Let’s call it a reality check. Come by the lot on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 9 p.m., warm your hands at the fire barrel and try to imagine not having a warm home to go back to. Imagine telling your family that you no longer have a job and will be moving in with relatives. Imagine trying to sleep in your car. This is the reality for some of our residents, through no fault of their own. You can make a difference. At Middlefield Federated Church the Missions Committee is offering ways you
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can help. They work with a shelter in Middletown that has requested twin sheet sets, blankets, comforters, pillows, individual bars of soap, bath towels, shoes and boots suitable for walking in snow — sizes 9-13 for men and 8-10 for women — warm winter clothing for men and women — sizes large through 2XL. These things can be dropped off at the church Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People in Middlefield and Durham have no shelters in their own towns. There are other shelters and food pantries that would welcome donations and discretionary funds for people in crisis. In Durham you can contact Jan Muraca at 860-349-3153 to find out how to help. In Middlefield, you can call Antoinette Astle at 860-349-7121. If you do have a home and a job and just a little extra, maybe you can become part of the safety net that will keep your neighbors from slipping through. Tough economic times and the icy cold winter affect us all. If you can spare a few bucks to help a neighbor, it will warm you both; I promise. Most of all, our children really need to have role models if we are ever to become a compassionate society.
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Golf School (Continued from page 1) who can’t afford the many hours it takes to play a “quick” 18-hole round of golf. “(The approval) shows faith in the future and optimism,” said Brayshaw, who said this will be a fourth golf course for Middlefield; the town already has Indian Springs and two Lyman Orchards golf courses. The Golf Center will be located across the street from the Apple Barrel on routes 147 and 157 in what is the corn field (across from where corn maze activities are held). When asked what this addition will do for the town, Brayshaw said, “It’s going to do nothing but increase the uniqueness of Middlefield. I give the Lyman corporation great praise for taking this step during a time of economic issues.” The original application for the Golf Center was approved back in the early 2000s, but Lyman said the golf industry then was challenging. “We held back until we saw the time might be right, and we think that might be now,” he said. “We feel the economy is going to turn around.” The plan is to open the Golf Center at Lyman Orchards in the spring of 2012, and Lyman expects the project to begin in the middle to end of March this year. Lyman is hoping to achieve a number of things through the Golf Center. “It is another addition to our business to help strengthen us overall; we think it is going to strenghten the golf business by bringing new people and hiring new people — we anticipate 10-15 seasonal jobs. It’s an exciting project for the town and certainly for Lyman Orchards. I’m looking forward to it,” he concluded.
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ty thinks that Lyman is different than other schools in that it is multi-age and a Higher Order Thinking school, but he believes that all schools in the district work hard to meet individual needs and to celebrate each student. Moriarty’s favorite thing about third and fourth graders is that students at that age have an inert enthusiasm toward everything they learn and that it is all so exciting to them. He also likes that they are old enough to be self-sufficient and can take on projects independently with guidance. “This is an age when they are beginning to clearly understand what they love in school and are shaping their attitudes toward learning,” stated Moriarty. Students show this enthusiasm often, and at least one student says or does something that amazes him on a daily basis, “Whenever a student makes a discovery or connection, there is that moment where it becomes clear and the learning is happening — the ‘Ah, ha!’ moment! It is amazing to see it happen
each time it does. It’s those moments that define teaching,” offered Moriarty. Moriarty uses his guitar in his classroom often; he said it is his favorite object in his classroom. He uses it whenever he can, and it reminds him to show his students that it is important to have a passion for something. That passion is shown in his teaching and also in his life as a musician. He plays in a band that gets together about once every six to eight weeks and plays around the state. He also gives beginning guitar lessons to students in the area. It’s his way to keep the musician in him going, and he loves doing it, which is something he says many people may not know about him. What everyone does know is that Moriarty is a fun, passionate teacher who touches the lives of his students and all those in the Regional School District 13 community. It is because of this, that he is being recognized as Teacher of the Year.
During the Durham Historic District Commission meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, two applications were viewed and approved. One for Durham Fair Association and Brenda’s feed located at 58 Main Street. They wished to replace south overhead doors with cedar clapboards, windows and one passage door. A motion was made and passed with amendments. The second application was for The McLaughlin’s residing at 308 Main Street; they wished to replace the roof ridge cap with copper instead of the shingle wood cap that was there at present. It was an
emergency repair and was passed unanimously. The recording secretary, Patricia Dynia, announced that she would be resigning from all Durham boards and commissions she currently worked for due to various family and professional commitments. She offered to stay on for a few months to provide the board time to find a replacement; Chairman Milne determined that it was not necessary. A meeting was held on Jan. 3 and at that time they were to schedule meeting dates for the rest of the calendar year. (From minutes/Cheri Kelley)
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moval is not a science but an art, and the crew has done a great job.” Brayshaw elaborated by emphasizing the difficulty for the crew to plow the lake area with the tight roads and it being a more populated area. During the ice storm on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Brayshaw said during an afternoon conversation, “Ice is more dangerous than all that snow, as far as I am concerned. A lot of people including me have a leak in their roofs, and I am one of probably thousands who are suffering. I looked outside and saw the ice building up on the trees and am worried about power outages into the evening and overnight.” On Wednesday morning totals were received through Brayshaw, “As of 10 a.m., 130 homes in Middlefield and Rockfall are still without electricity; that’s 10 percent of our houses. Hopefully have power back by 6 or 7 p.m. today.” Currently there have been three snow days for students at Regional School District 13; those three days will be added to the end of the year. As winter progresses when those days are made up may change based on the total amount of snow days this season. Superintendent Susan Viccaro was unable to see out her central office window past the pile of snow after last week’s snow storm and said limited parking at all schools was a factor for back-to-back snow days, as were the road conditions.
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We’ve been watching our online poll closely at www.towntimes.com for the last week, and it’s been fun to watch the responses change with the weather. After last week’s monstrous snow storm, we asked “Are you tired of winter yet?” Despite the two feet of snow our area received, “No, I’m not tired of winter,” was in the lead, with comments like “The snow is beautiful!” and “Bring it on, Old Man Winter, I can take it!” But with this week’s ice storm, we saw the “Yes, I’m tired of winter” inch ahead a bit. We’re thinking some people are feeling the winter weather blues — snow is less pleasant than ice! Sure enough, as of press time, 54 percent of our 52 respondents said they were tired of winter, 37 percent said they weren’t and 10 percent have “Almost” had it with winter. For these folks, and for those who answered that they wish winter would be over already, this poem, written by a John
Lyman School student, is for you. Hopefully it will cure those winter weather blues. Spring is not too far down the road... Stephanie Wilcox, editor
When Spring is Starting by Nadifo Kelley, Grade 2 The flowers are closed. The season is cold but Spring is about to start. Then suddenly the warm winds of Spring are born. The flowers are buds. The trees are breathing. The leaves are green. It’s so peaceful around here. Then we are all happy.
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A note of thanks
On Monday, Jan. 3, at 4:30 p.m. I fell and broke my nose in front of Durham Town Hall! I would like to express my sincerest thanks to the people of the Town Hall who helped me: Francis Willett, Alicia Fonash Willett and Beth Moncata. I would also like to thank the Durham Volunteer Ambulance EMS who took me to the hospital that evening.
They were so good to me because they knew I was very scared. Scott Wright and Linda Steele were my EMS crew. If I missed any names, thank you, too! God said there are good people in this world, and there are. I want you all to know that I am on my way to recovery now. Barbara Bacon, Middletown P.S. Scott, I hope your puppy has stopped eating stones!
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The top three photos were taken last week during and after the huge snow storm that hit Connecticut: Durham kids bundled up; the snowy scenery at the cemetery behind the Town Hall; and inches pile on this bench. Photos taken by Sue VanDerzee
Left, the icy conditions this week turned this blanket of snow into a slick surface, and birds stayed away from the feeder in fear of being pelted by freezing rain. Photo by Stephanie Wilcox
Bottom photos, a view of the winter wonderland in Middlefield. Submitted by Kim Rowe
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Snow and exams: a lesson on how the two are related fall, you will get simiIt is late January, Andre Hauser, principal lar results. Students and everywhere I who waited until the look I see huge piles Coginchaug High School last minute will have of snow. Snow everyplenty of digging out where. So much to do next week as snow that there is a they try to cram a bulldozer in front of whole semester’s Coginchaug as I write this, pushing back the snow worth of information the night bebanks from the largest storm we fore a test, but students who paced have had in years. If we don’t get themselves and prepared ahead of them out of the way, we won’t have time will have less stress and better enough room to get the buses up to results. Here are a few hints for parents the school. There are two things that any Con- who want to help their kids prepare necticut high school student can ex- for less stress during midterms: ·Don’t wait until the last minute pect in January: midterm exams and snow. They might seem unrelated at to start studying. Anything you try first, but, while I spent hours shovel- to shovel into your head at the last ing snow this month, I had plenty of minute will just get jumbled up in a time to think about the two, and heap and come out as a mess when you start to write. there are some definite connections. ·Study in small bursts with freThe biggest similarity is in how you prepare for both. When the fore- quent breaks. As soon as your mind cast calls for just a little snow, you starts to wander, you won’t rememcan let it all fall before you shovel; ber what you are doing. Study for a there isn’t much involved in the while, take a short break (five or 10 clean-up. But when the forecast calls minutes; don’t go out to the movies!), for a bit more — say a six-inch storm then study again. You will retain — the smart thing to do is to get out much more if you do this a few times in front of the snow, attacking the over several days than if you try to driveway a few times when there are hold one marathon study session. ·Get a good night’s sleep every only two or three inches piled up. Sure, you go out more often, but it night. Resist the temptation to stay never seems as difficult, and the re- up until 3 a.m. studying; you won’t remember what you study that late, sults are better. Then there are the huge storms, and you’ll be exhausted before your like the one last week. You couldn’t re- exams even start the next day. Better ally get ahead of that much snow, and, to start early, end early and wake up if you wanted that driveway clear, you ready to go. ·Study the most important inforhad to accept the fact that there was a good bit of work ahead of you. All you mation first. You shovel the drivecould do was get your gloves, get a way before the back deck because it shovel and get to work at a steady pace is the most important area, so approach studying the same way. You for the next several hours. Exams are sort of like that storm. may run out of time, so make sure Five months of school work all you get the important information wrapped up in one test, and they are covered first. Those study guides coming for the prepared and the unprepared students alike. If you approach studying like a heavy snowSee Study, next page
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Positive politics also started a petition This past year’s middrive gathering signaterm elections were certures of residents in tainly not out of the ordithe area. The end renary, but one could arsult was that we were gue that there were more able to convince one of personal and negative atthe commission memtacks than ever before. bers who previously Constant bickering, misvoted “no” only two quotes, ethics violations weeks earlier to reand character attacks consider and vote are just a few of the “yes” after she was things that the Ameripresented with the can public had to endure reasons why these in the months leading up funds were so badly to this past November’s needed and the posielections. Many office seekers, especially on John Szewczyk, Durham tive economic impact it would have on our the federal level, are ofcommunity. Accordten asked why they ingly the needed sixth would subject themvote was attained, and selves and their families the funds were grantto this continued scrutied. ny, and many citizens are so turned off to the For all the negativipoint where they disengage them- ty in politics, it was very refreshing selves from the political process en- to observe firsthand an elected offitirely, often not even voting. cial on this commission take the Even for someone who is regular- time to listen to residents and reconly engaged in the political process, sider when she was presented with the constant negativity does, at all the facts. The town budget season is again times, take a toll on the spirit. However, last month, I had the opportu- upon us. Since January 6th, Laura nity to take part in an undertaking Francis, Jim McLaughlin and I have that certainly made me remember been hard at work preparing the why, despite all the negativity, it is town portion of the budget for the so important to continue to be in- Board of Finance. I continue to asvolved and the positive results that sure the residents of Durham that I will only support a budget that is can be attained. In mid-December the town of Mid- balanced and free of gimmicks and dlefield came up one vote short of the excessive borrowing. Durham has a required six votes needed to be history of fiscally responsible budgawarded a $500,000 grant for im- ets for the town portion of governprovements to the Powder Ridge Ski ment, regardless of political party. Area. This prompted me to lead a As always, please contact me at grassroots effort to persuade the Jszewczyk@townofdurhamct.org or members of the State Bond Commis- 860-349-0003 with any suggestions or sion that a flourishing Powder Ridge recommendations you may have for would help with increased tax rev- the upcoming budget season. Finally, a special thank you to the enue to the town of Middlefield and could create as many as 150 sorely Durham and Middlefield road crews needed jobs in the region. We corre- for their incredible work during this sponded with members of the com- major snowstorm. A very difficult mission, including our newly elected job done exceptionally well! Senator Richard Blumenthal. We
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Going Global - a review of the Golden Globe Awards While awards and nominations have Tanya been out since November, the Jan. 16 Golden Globe Awards jump started the award season for fans everywhere. Sure, many award ceremonies had already taken place (The National Board of Review, Critics’ Choice Awards, etc.), but this is the show where the fans actually get to watch their favorite celebrities have a good
time. Dressed to the nines, the big and small screen elite eat, drink, and be merry while the cameras poke their way into dinner conversation and network schmoozing. It’s as close to reality television as we may ever come. Altogether, though, I have to say that the Globes have lost a bit of their luster for me this year. No, it’s not because of the lawsuit slapped onto
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the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) only days before the ceremony. It’s the what-were-theythinking nominations they included this year. It seems that the HFPA has quite the sense of humor. Anyone who knows me or who has ever read this column knows I am an avid Johnny Depp fan, so what I am about to say may come as a surprise. The Tourist had no place being nominated. The critic-panned dud of an espionage thriller that should have
heated up the silver screen with the world’s biggest A-list stars earned a nomination for Best Picture as a COMEDY? If that’s not a smack-inthe-face insult to the filmmaker, I don’t know what is. Perhaps, the HFPA didn’t have another awardworthy film at the ready (hard to believe!) so they just threw this one into the running to rack up the ratings on award night.
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John Lyman School receives grants supporting the arts be introduced. A music and movement performance with Motion 360 will be held in May 2011. First and second graders will be exploring the properties associated with balance and motion. This performance will bring curricular concepts to life for students engaging in work to understand a variety of properties of physical science. Ann Shapiro, a professional storyteller and folk singer, will broaden students’ awareness and appreciation of the arts of singing, songwriting and friendship through her performance on Friendship Kindergarten Day in May 2011. State grants are awarded through a competitive process. This grant signifies
By Lisa Reed-Miarecki, Special to Town Times John Lyman School has received a matching grant of $1,380 from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, a state agency. This grant was awarded through the Arts Presentation Grants program, and it will support three separate student activities in 2011. These programs include: 24 workshops in drum-making/painting with visual artist Susan Rosano in the month of January. First and second graders will engage in the process of creating art to reflect their learning about plant life. Through the process of painting recycled oil drums, many ecological and repurposing lessons will
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The HFPA also had the gall to dump the stellar The Kids Are All Right into the same category. Now if someone could tell me how this realistic and heartrending story about an affair that nearly destroys a marriage and family is worthy of a comedy label, I would love your insight. The good humor continues for Best Actor - Comedy or Musical. Johnny is, well, superb in just about anything, but in what way did his performance in Tourist possibly outshine Mark Ruffalo’s idealistic hippie sperm donor in Kids? Perhaps an argument can be made that Ruffalo was more a supporting actor in film, but I disagree. Then again, Johnny Depp going head to head with himself for the award does make for interesting ratings. In the end, Johnny rightfully deserved the nomination and the win for Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter (Paul Giamatti took it home though), but Ruffalo deserved a righteous pat on the back. The Golden Globes have long been considered a prognosticator for the Academy Awards, but if they start nominating bunk just to plump up their ratings, then they may slip back into oblivion. It makes you wonder: is there something more to that lawsuit?
Help wanted for Durham residents Durham is seeking volunteers at no-cost or lowcost to help Main Street residents who have a hardship shoveling walkways in accordance with town ordinance. If you are willing to help, please contact Beth Moncata at the Selectmen’s office at 860-349-3625.
Residents invited to presentation on future of local economy You are invited: Connecticut is broke. Not going broke, but BROKE. Our financial statements show that our liabilities (reported and unreported) are more than four times our assets as of right now! Plus, we face almost a $10 billion budget deficit over the next three fiscal years. There are steps we must take today to fix our future. We must convert to full-accrual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), create a long-term strategic plan for the state of Connecticut and proactively designate any unanticipated surplus revenue to further reduce budget deficits and unfunded post-retirement benefit liabilities. The Connecticut Society of CPA’s President, Marcia Marien, herself a municipal auditor, will explain just how bad it really is, describe steps Connecticut can take to Fix Our Future, and discuss what municipalities can do to prepare. Who should attend? Members of the Boards of Finance, and Selectmen and Education, citizens who are interested in the facts without politics. Where? Strong School, 191 Main Street, Durham. When? Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
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Durham woman befriends Natalee Holloway’s mom while advocating for foreign rights Angie Pelletier, of Durham, is looking into a way to raise awareness among young people and parents about legal systems in foreign countries. Since helping out in the case of the missing Natalee Holloway, she feels she has much to offer. She explained, “This case captured me from the start. After I retired, I had a lot of time on my hands. I started internet surfing Aruba websites and all over the internet trying to get answers from my computer here in Durham. Most of the things I found were frightening. When you leave our country, you also leave our justice system. You have no rights! Through my search I have been in constant contact with Beth Holloway (Natalee’s mom) and private investigator Art Wood, sending emails and phone calls.” Angie continued, “If I could help one child be prepared for the way things work in other countries, I would give them Beth’s advice”: Have international calling on your cell phone. This is VITAL. Have the FBI number and all important numbers programmed into your cell phone. Always keep your cell phone and license on you. Pictured is local resident Angie Pelletier (right) with Beth Holloway. Submitted photo
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British filmmakers consider For the Middletown Middlefield as setting for Underground Sentinel and Witness: The undersigned are friends of the Law. We reverence Railroad movie law. We are the party of law and order. Law comes from By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times British independent filmmaker Tom Fox Davies is scouting locations for an upcoming feature film, and there’s something about Middlefield, Connecticut, that has caught his eye. The story is a modern-day adventure that parallels the historical events surrounding the Underground Railroad. “It does touch on some sensitive issues that have come out of those events that have happened,” said Davies, “but mostly it’s an entertaining film that leaves the audience pondering mankind’s past and history, and hopefully feeling good about the future.” Davies explained further that the story follows a young group of friends whose journey starts in New Haven at the films’ opening and ends up with a “cat-and-mouse situation.” As the story unfolds and develops, it echoes events that happened 150 years ago. Where does Middlefield come in, and how did he come across it? Davies said he spent lots of time on Google maps from over in London. “I literally sat down and tried to work out what is realistic. I wanted to see how far people who aren’t necessarily hikers or sportsmen can get in one day, taking into account terrain and woodlands.” From that, Davies had to pick towns that would work
as realistic stepping stones in the journey. The obvious route to Canada is to head north through Middlefield. After having spent time researching Google maps, Davies said it was “a surreal few days when producers took me on a road trip through places that have been referenced.” What he is looking for is a film location that can double for as many locations as possible. First it needs to logistically support future projects, catering, accommodation and entertainment for days off; second it should also have surrounding countryside where Davies can find open fields and a ravine for the film. When asked if he stopped in Middlefield on his recent travels, Davies admitted that he got lost. “I don’t even know which towns I went through, but it was all beautiful!” he said. He completed the journey in reverse, starting in Canada and ending in New Haven. “I spent far too long fascinated by my surroundings in the beginning of the journey, so I didn’t get to see too many stops,” he said. “My brain was frazzled.” In order for these types of films to even get made, Davies explained, there is a reliance on local support and assistance. He has already been contacted by the CT Film Commission, and “they’ve been amazing in terms of laying out what they can do with sound stages, getting in touch
with key industry people to get advice and get onboard.” A film that starts at the grass roots level needs helpers and volunteers for assistance, such as college students or those who want to see how a film is made. Davies will soon be headed back to the states to find a small town to immerse himself more in American culture before finalizing the script. “I’m British and the entire project is based and written for an American audience. It’s the same language but worlds apart in the way it’s spoken,” he said. After that he’ll be casting, selecting locations and getting ready to send cameras over in mid-to-late June. How serious is he about filming in Middlefield? “It could all change if the characters head east (as he is considering adding to the script) instead of north to Canada, so it’s 50/50 in my head,” he said. “That will come out with more research and making an economic decision.” What he hopes to get across in the film is though there were atrocious things that happened, America offers a great window of insight into how human kind has developed. There has to be a reminder of where it’s come from in order to continue making leaps forward. For more information on Tom Fox Davies or the film, v i s i t www.tomfoxdavies.co.uk.
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Comic store in Durham is a utopia for card and comic lovers By Cheri Kelley Town Times
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Ever wonder what there is to do in town on a Friday night? Well, Reed Comics & Cards, located behind Carmine’s Pizza on Main Street in Durham, is a hot spot for Magic: The Gathering tournaments. Magic: The Gathering, often referred to as Magic or MTG, is a trading card game played by two or more players. It is a game of strategy and enjoyed by people of all ages — based on the crowd at Reed Comic & Cards on a Friday night. Andy and Matthew Reed own the comic store. Andy is the daily face of the store while Matthew handles the administrative side of the business. Tina, of Wallingford, is the only employee. Andy used to be a sports card dealer, and a friend introduced him to the MTG game; he was hooked from the start. Matthew lives in Durham and thought it would be a good spot for the store. Andy drives all the way from Norwalk daily, but he isn’t the only one traveling to take a trip to Reed Comics & Cards. “People come from all over the place — New York, Madison, Norwalk, all over,” Tina said. And Andy agreed, “I think it is because there aren’t a huge amount of places in the state where people can play in tournaments — maybe only 14 or 15.” Tournaments starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and in order to participate you must be there by 7:30. Those interested in playing in a tournament must sign up with DCI, formerly Duelists’ Convocation International. The DCI is the official authorizing body for competitive MTG play. The winners of each tournament are entered into the DCI website, and information toward competitive and professional games is recorded. Matches are the best of three, and the players let Andy know who came out ahead. “Pros have earned over six figures a year, and we happen to have someone who ranked number two in the world here tonight,” said Andy. “He is Bobby Victory
from Norwalk (yes, Victory is his real last name). In fact there are a couple of people here tonight who played on the pro tour.” Andy continued, “DCI used to have a series where people could win scholarships.” The game is a pretty big deal to many; in Durham, they play for packs of cards. First place wins 25 packs, second place wins 13 packs and third and fourth places win six packs each. The tournament nights are long — the store closes at 1 a.m. — and players are welcome to bring in food, but no outside drinks are permitted. Sodas, water and the like are available for purchase. Reed Comics & Cards sells all sorts of comic books and collectibles, and new comics come in every week. There are many different types of figurines on display, from Superman to Harry Potter. “Middle school kids come after school; they walk from the library and come to play or check out the comics,” Tina stated. “I encourage parents to come and participate; it’s better than the alternative,” Andy offered. Reed Comics & Cards offers a fun space for fans to come play and (pun intended) gather. You can check out the store at 16 Main Street in Durham.
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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, January 25 7 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Wednesday, January 26 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Memorial School 6:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Tuesday, February 1 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Regional Planning Agency at 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown
Truck fire Middlefield resident Jeff Toth was plowing a driveway at 379 Main Street at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12, when the vehicle unexpectedly became ablaze. The fire was said to be caused after a break in the transmission line. Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department came to the aid of Toth and carefully extinguished the flames. (Cheri Kelley)
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and tooth paste. These are the only items needed right now. The Food Bank is located at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Donations may be left there during weekday business hours (if the office is closed, a box is also located next to the office). Your generosity is greatly appreciated. We do not accept dented, rusted or out-of-date food. Please contact Antoinette Astle/Social Services Director at 860-349-7121 with any questions.
Fire caused by Suzio, Bruen iced branch on endorsed for 13th Senate seat power line Last Thursday night nominating conventions unanimously endorsed two candidates for the 13th District Senate seat, which includes Middlefield. Republican Len Suzio, who ran in the November elections, will face off Democrat Thomas Bruen. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Feb. 22 for this special election. Absentee ballots are now available at the Middlefield Town Hall.
Middlefield Food Bank The Food Bank is currently in need of the following items: pasta sauce, mac and cheese
At approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Jan. 18, Middlefield’s Fire Department responded to John Lyman Elementary School due to a fire about 100 feet from the school building, which was spotted by a neighbor. Firefighters stated that the fire was cause by a weighted down tree branch that was incased with ice. The iced branch fell onto the power line, which caused several small explosions and flames. The fire crew couldn’t work to extinguish the fire until the power was cut off by Connecticut Light & Power. Once they arrived and made it safe for the fire department to continue, they
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Levi Coe Library Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Visit www.leviecoe.com or call the library at 860-349-3857 for information or to register for any program. You can also renew, reserve and check your library record on the website. Facebook.com: Please check out the Levi E. Coe Library’s Facebook page for events and news. Children’s Programs: Sign up for February programs by calling the Children’s Room at 860-349-3857 ext. 2. We Scrap: A scrapbook workshop. This event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Valentine Card: Come create a special valentine on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kitchen Herbs: Come to the Lucia K. Ginter Children’s Room to plant your own kitchen garden on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. We will provide pots, soil and seeds. Watch your plants grow and then spice up your recipes! Storytime Picnic: While you are enjoying an indoor picnic, listen to Miss Vicki read some of her favorite picture books on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m. Cooking Contest: Cooking and baking are great family bonding and learning activities. Choose a recipe from a library cookbook, cook and then see what the judges have to say on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. For a full list of rules, stop by or call the library. New Museum Passes: The library now has the following museum passes, which offer either free or reduced admission: CT State Parks & Forests Day Pass, Mystic Aquarium, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and CT’s Old State House. Please call the library for more info.
Durham Town Briefs
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tickets on sale for Taste of Durham Tickets for the 15th annual Taste of Durham are now on sale at the Durham Library. This popular winter social event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Durham Library from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Due to limited space only 350 tickets are being sold, and the event always sells out. Ticket sales are brisk, so don’t delay! Amongst the many fine chefs who will be showcasing delicacies are five who were at the first Taste of Durham and have been back every year since: Lino’s Market, Time Out Tavern, Cozy Corner, Durham Market and Lyman Orchards. A partial list of chefs from Durham are from Perk on Main, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Little Rooster, Spice Catering Group and Brenda’s Main St Feed and, from Middletown, It’s Only Natural, Haveli India, Sweet Harmony CafÊ, Osaka Japanese, Tschudin Chocolates, Jerkfish Jamaican, Cold Stone Creamery and Courtside Cafe. For the latest list of participating chefs, watch the display window at the Durham Library. This is the Public Association of Library Supporters (PALS)’s major library fundraiser, and organizers work hard to make this an exciting evening for all. The entry price of $30 per person is paid at registration. This is an adults-only event, and patrons must be 21 or older. Interested chefs should contact Laurie Stevens at 860-349-1916.
Winter closing policies at DAC The Durham Activity Center will follow District 13 weather closing policies. When District 13 closes school for the day, the Activity Center will also be closed for all day and evening activities. When District 13 closes school for a day, the Activity Center will also close at 1 p.m. When District 13 has a two hour delay, the Activity Center will open at 10:30 a.m. for activities. Please visit the Town of Durham Web site at www.townofdurhamct.org for the Durham Activity Center Schedule.
Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For info, or to register, call 860-349-9544. Facebook: Receive daily updates on library news and events by becoming a fan on Facebook. Click on the Facebook link on the library’s website. Taste of Durham: The Taste of Durham is Feb. 5, and tickets are available at the library. Storytime 2011 Registration: All Winter/Spring Storytimes end April 13. The Storytimes are: Mother Goose (18-30 months), Mondays at
Downloadable E-Books: Did you get a Sony Reader, B&N Nook, iPad, iPhone or other e-reader device for the holidays? If you have a Durham library card, ebooks are available from the library. Go to www.durhamlibrary.org and click on the audio books/e-books Overdrive icon on the lower left of the page. Follow the Quick Start Guide and start downloading e-books. Audio books are also available from the Overdrive site.
Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, January 24 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen on the 3rd floor of the Town Hall Tuesday, January 25 7 p.m. — Ethics Committee Wednesday, January 26 6:30 p.m. — Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps at 205 Main St., Durham 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Memorial School Thursday, January 27 1:30 p.m. — Senior Citizen Board at the Durham Activity Center Book Lovers Circle: Come to the library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. All are welcome to participate in an evening of stimulating conversation. Copies of the book are available at the library.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Memorial School students earn highest honors, perfect scores on WordMasters Challenge
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A student representing Memorial Middle School recently won highest honors in this year’s WordMasters Challenge, a national language arts competition entered by approximately 220,000 students annually, which consists of three separate meets held at intervals during the school year. Competing in the difficult Blue Division of the Challenge, sixth grader Jack Finch earned a perfect score in the year’s first meet, held in December. In the entire country only 34 sixth graders achieved this level. Others at the school who also achieved outstanding results in the meet included fifth graders Zachary Satagaj and Andrew Treat, and sixth grader Nathan McDonald. The students were coached in preparation for the challenge by their fifth and sixth grade Integrated Day teachers. The WordMasters Challenge is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words (considerably
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Last week’s Geography Bee winner was Gunther Lynn, a sixth grader at Memorial Middle School in Middlefield. The next step is to take a test, and if he passes he will move on to the state competition to go head-to-head with top placers at other schools around the state.
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These four competetors of Memorial Schools WordMasters did incredibly well during the first round. “It all could change in the next round,” said Nathan, a sixth grader. harder than grade level), and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to solve the challenge analogies helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically. Though most vocabularyboosting and analogy-solving activities have been created for high school students, the WordMasters materials have been specifically designed for
Nathan McDonald achieved outstanding results in the competition.
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John Lyman School in Town Times
Friday, January 21, 2011
Reading is great when you’re wearing pajamas
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The John Lyman School Trail Committee went out on the trail with facilitators Ms. Novak and Mrs. Hadlock and looked for tracks after one of the recent snowstorms. Photo submitted by Betty Hadlock
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It was Pajama Day at John Lyman School on Friday, Jan. 14. Everyone — teachers and students — loved spending the day learning in their cozy flannels and comfy slippers! Left, Holden Starr kicks back in a corner. Above, this class loves wearing pajamas. Photos submitted by Betty Hadlock
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The youth job bank is a great opportunity for youth aged 12- 18 years old who are looking to volunteer or make a little money. Interested youth should contact Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services for an application form to be matched to available job opportunities submitted by patrons within the community. Parents will be notified of possible matches for their teen and should consider each job opportunity carefully with their teen to determine suitability. If you live in the Durham/Middlefield area and have jobs that could be completed by youth (i.e. yard work, babysitting, house cleaning, etc), e-mail the agency, and we will do our best to match you with youth applicants on file. Note: DMYFS does not pre-screen job opportunities or youth applicants and is not responsible for the wages, job expectations, work completion or worksite conditions established between patron, parent and youth.)
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participated in the many programs and activities. She is survived by her sister, Linda Feuser, and her husband, Robert Petrelli, of East Windsor and her nieces, Tanya Lampron of East Windsor and Melissa Lampron of Manchester, and her son, Christian Clark. Betty Lou’s family wishes to express their appreciation for the care and companionship provided by Marie Butterfield, who was her constant companion and caregiver. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St. in Middletown, with the Rev. Stefanie Bennett officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Betty Lou’s memory to MARC Community Resources, 421 Main St., Cromwell, CT 06416. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at
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Betty L o u Feuser, 54, of Middlefield, passed on to join her mother and father on Sunday, Jan. 9, at her home. Born on Feb. 8, 1956 in Durham, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Bertha (Willig) Feuser. Betty Lou had lived in Durham most of her life and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Middletown. She belonged to The Day Club in Middletown where she enjoyed the company of many friends and attended MARC Community Resources of Cromwell and
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Katherine E. Wilson Dubey Katherine Elizabeth (Koch) Wilson Dubey, 97, of Middletown, wife of the late Gordon W. Dubey and John O. Wilson, p a s s e d away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Maple View Manor in Rocky Hill. Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Parsons) Koch. Katherine lived in Middlefield since 1942, moving to Middletown in 2000, and was a member of Middlefield Federated Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and
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ran the Thrift Shop for over 30 years. During WWII, she was employed by the Chief Inspector of Ordinance for United Kingdom, Canada and the United States Government. Katherine was also a troop leader for Brownies and Girl Scouts and a 35 year member of Lady Washington Chapter OES. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Bishel and her husband Bob of Middletown, and Linda Olson of Rocky Hill; a stepson, Garland Dubey and his wife Patricia of Middlefield; four grandchildren, Jody Bishel and her husband Daniel Buckley, Lynn Bishel, Amy Paulson and her husband Nicholas and Jennifer Olson and her husband Garrett Hughes; three step-grandchildren, Ryan Dubey and his wife Kristi, Jacqueline Dubey, and Melissa Dubey; one great-grandson, Christian J. Buckley and two greatstep-grandsons, Evan and
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Parker Dubey. A memorial service will be held in the spring on a date and time to be announced. There will be no calling hours, and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Katherine’s memory to the Alan Chiarappa Scholarship Fund c/o Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield, CT 06455. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown is handling the arrangements.
Esther K. Kerschner Esther (Korn) Kerschner, 92, of Durham, wife of the late Ira N. Kerschner, died Jan. 14 at her home. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Myra (Davis) Korn. She lived in Durham almost all of her life – a life filled with service to family, church, community and school. Mrs. Kerschner graduated from Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT, in 1940 with a BA in French. After graduation, she taught high school French for five years in Spencer, NY and Sidney, NY. In 1965, she also received a master’s degree in education from the University of Hartford. Her academic emphasis was in reading, and she taught English and reading for 20 years in the Middlefield School System/Regional District 13. She was a teacher by nature as well as profession. Throughout her life, she shared her love of literature and poetry with family, friends and colleagues. Even after retirement, she continued her dedication to her voSee Kerschner, next page
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(Continued from page 18) Durham, on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Elven W. Riggles, Jr. officiated, and interment will be in Mica Hill Cemetery, Durham, in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Esther’s memory to Durham Historical Society, P.O. Box 345, Durham, CT 06422. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com . Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown, is in charge of arrangements.
Celebrating 60 years, and going strong Mr. & Mrs. Ervin Barker of Durham, CT, celebrated 60 blissfully happy years of marriage on Jan. 20, 2011. The couple was married on Saturday, Jan. 20, 1951, in New Haven, CT. They are the proud parents of four children: Debi Waz and her husband Stan, Sandy Field, Tammy Stewart and Lorna Hall and her husband Ken, and grandparents to six wonderful grandchildren: Jenna and CJ Waz, Emily Field, Ian and Connor Stewart and Tyler Hall. Erv was employed as a typesetter for the New Haven Register in New Haven, CT. He also served in the Army during the Korean War. Dot is a retired clerk from the Durham Post Office. They are currently enjoying many activities, including the senior groups in both Durham and Middlefield, the Durham Fair Association, the United Churches of Durham and the Durham Volunteer Fire Department. Photo submitted by Sandy Field
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Coginchaug varsity softball needs your support efforts. The trip would consist of five days and four nights in which the team will have practices and two games a day, playing a total of six games. Some of the games played will count toward the season record. Twelve varsity players will be attending, as well as head coach Ann Moscovics and assistant coach Hank Hiller.
CRHS Blue Devils’ softball team photo. By John Esposito Special to Town Times The Coginchaug Regional High School varsity softball team is seeking community and corporate support to participate in the ESPN Softball Spring Training in Orlando,
Florida. This premier training opportunity is being sponsored by Champion®, and the team will attend in April 2011 during the school’s spring break. The team is asking consideration for financial support from the community through their fundraising
The team’s goal is to raise enough funds to defray the entire cost of all attending players and coaches. We are in the process of fundraising and are contacting local businesses to ask for support. Any help that the community, local businesses and families can give us to take advantage of this great opportunity would be much appreciated. The trip will be an experience of a lifetime for the team and will provide excellent life
lessons, such as working hard to earn what you want. They are eager to work on softball skills as a team while gaining experience playing against other quality teams at a premier facility. The softball team will compete against and meet players from all over the country. They will have the opportunity to bond as a team, and it will surely enable them to grow and improve athletically, carrying this forward to have a very successful softball season. The CRHS softball team will represent the high school well and will do so with pride! CRHS softball has won the most championships of any varsity sport in Coginchaug’s history. The team’s goal for this year is to continue this tradition and come back from spring training in Orlando as a cohesive unit
with the single purpose of mind to achieve their goal of both another Shoreline Conference and Class S championship. The players, coaches and parent group are deeply involved in several fundraising activities. So be on the lookout for our players at various events around town, including candy sales and donation drives at locations around town. Upcoming schedule: Applebee’s dinner: Tuesday, Jan. 25 – Anyone that dines at Applebee’s in Wallingford (1088 N. Colony Rd.) this day (11 a.m. to midnight) and presents the coupon will entitle the team to 10 percent of the guest check. The coupon is printed below. Just clip it and come dine with us at Applebees!
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Pancake Breakfast/FlapJack Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Wallingford on March 6. The players will be waiting tables as Applebee’s opens for a special fundraising breakfast just for the team and its supporters. See any player or parent to purchase tickets, or email the committee chairs listed below. Wiffle Ball Tourament – to be held at CRHS for students. Date to be determined. Any companies, organizations, or families that wish to contribute or need information, please contact any of the committee chairpersons via email: John Esposito, espojw@aol.com or Sue Delvecchio, suedel@snet.net. If you would like extra copies of the coupon, email the committee members.
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Durham Demons win against Westbrook, lose against Guilford By Melissa Marteka Special to Town Times A balanced attack will do wonders for a basketball team, and that’s exactly what the Durham Demons had Sunday against Westbrook as the sixth-grade travel team won 34-18, raising its record to 5-4.
lead of the game – 33-15 – as they cruised to the victory. “The boys played with great energy for the whole 32 minutes...and with two of our guards unavailable, Sam Marteka and Kyle Fontaine really stepped up and played solid, focused ball,” said head coach Ted Morris. On Jan. 9, Trevor Morris had his biggest game of the season with 15 points and
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seven rebounds in a 42-37 loss to Guilford. The Demons led 4-3 at the end of the first quarter and 16-15 at the half. But Guilford took a 29-25 at the end of the third quarter and went on to the win. Jack Murphy led the team with 12 rebounds with Griffin Murphy adding eight. Aidan Doyle added five points with Stockdale and Marteka adding four points each.
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The team was led by Sam Marteka’s six points, but five other players – Kyle Fontaine, Griffin Murphy, Jack Murphy, Pat Piscatelli and Ryan Vynalek - added four points each. Jack Murphy added 16 rebounds for a team that had a season-high total of 48. The Demons jumped out to a 6-0 lead behind baskets by Griffin Murphy, Vynalek and Fontaine. When Cam Stockdale (three points) stole the ball and drove the length of the court, the Demons ended the first quarter up 10-5. The Demons went up 21-11 at the half led by Piscatelli’s four points that included a rebound and put back and a steal and layup. The Demons took a quick 25-11 lead in the third quarter as Marteka stole the opening possession and laid it in and then drove the baseline giving the Demons a 2511 lead. When Kyle Grenier and Jack Murphy hit backto-back baskets, the Demons had a 29-13 lead and 29-15 advantage going into the fourth quarter. After Vynalek hit a runner in the lane and Griffin Murphy drove the baseline, the Demons had their biggest
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Coginchaug boys’ basketball takes East Hampton, H-K, North Branford By Alan Pease Special to Town Times Coginchaug Boys top Thunderbirds On Tuesday, Jan. 4, the Blue Devils traveled to North Branford to take on the Thunderbirds. Fast starts by Tommy Ryan and Ethan Donecker, who scored seven and five points respectively in the first period, allowed the Devils to take a 177 lead after one period, eventually coasting home to a 6340 victory. Erikson Wasyl scored 11 in the second period to put Coginchaug ahead 39-21 at the half, and, at the end of the third period, the Devils led by 24, at 53-29. Wasyl scored the majority of the points for Coginchaug in the final period with six. Erikson was the Devil’s top scorer for the game with 24 points, also adding four assists, three rebounds and
three steals. Ethan Donecker filled up the stat sheet with 15 points, five rebounds, and two each of blocks, assists and steals. Tommy Ryan contributed 12 points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist. Brock Hoyt scored six points, and also had four rebounds, a block and an assist. EJ Luther scored three points and added two rebounds, an assist and a steal. Off the bench, Alec Corazzini grabbed three steals and a rebound, plus he assisted on a score, Jay Norton scored two points, Roby Graenger had a point and an assist, Kevin Gawron blocked a shot, Jackson Doyle gathered in a steal, and Luke Bogdanski and Jake Tietlebaum each had a rebound. Coginchaug Boys ring East Hampton’s bell On Thursday, Jan. 6, the Blue Devils hosted the Bell-
ringers of East Hampton. Eight points by Brock Hoyt in the first propelled the Devils to an 18-9 first period lead. There was a scare in the second, when Coginchaug could manage only five points, and at one point East Hampton pulled within three at 20-17. But the Devils held the Bellringers scoreless over the last four minutes of the half, and a layup by EJ Luther just before the half put Coginchaug ahead 23-17. From there it was basically a coast to the end, as they outscored the visitors 10-5 in the third, and 19-9 in the final period, wrapping things up with a “bell-ringing” 5231 victory. Tommy Ryan led the team in both points, with 13, and rebounds, with six. He also had two assists. Brock Hoyt was the only other double digit scorer with 10, adding four rebounds, a block and a
steal. EJ Luther was the leading assist man with six, also contributing nine points, four rebounds and a steal. Erikson Wasyl scored eight, and added five assists, three rebounds and a steal. Ethan Donecker pulled down five rebounds, scored three points, and added two assists, two steals and a block. Off the bench, Alec Corazzini scored four points, adding a rebound, a block and a steal. Jay Norton scored two and grabbed two rebounds. Roby Graenger pulled down three rebounds. Sam Baker scored two points, Jake Tietlebaum had a point and a rebound and Luke Bogdanski blocked a shot. Coginchaug Boys escape H-K with victory On Monday, Jan. 10, the Devils traveled to HaddamKillingworth to play the
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Cougars of H-K. Coginchaug immediately took the lead on an Erikson Wasyl basket, and after a Cougars score, more baskets by Ethan Donecker and Brock Hoyt. H-K scored consecutive baskets to knot the game for the final time at 6-6. A Tommy Ryan score put the Devils on top for good at 8-6. The team could not seem to extend the lead past five points in periods one and two, seven points in the third period, a nine point lead in the final period. But with each lead, the Cougars seemed to be able to claw back into contention. The Devils led 15-13 after one, 22-19 at the half, and 36-29 entering the final period. In that final period, H-K scored first to close within five points, but consecutive buckets by EJ Luther and Wasyl extended the lead to nine points. The Cougars ran off six straight, four of those from the charity stripe, to pull within three at 40-37. Wasyl dropped in two from the line to again extend the lead to five, but the home team pulled to within three again with a field goal. Erikson again answered with a two, but H-K hit another field goal and two from the line, with Tommy Ryan matching the charity hits to make it 46-43, with the Devils ahead. On H-K’s final possession, they brought the ball up the court needing a three to tie the game, and, with about 15 seconds left, it looked like one of their guards picked up his dribble and kept moving, but there was no call. It turned out not to matter, because seconds later, Ethan Donecker dove past his man (I’m sure H-K would contend it was through his man, but there were again no whistles) to tip the ball near the foul line, managed to control the loose ball around mid-court, driving in for a near-dunk that bounced on the rim and dropped through to ice the victory at 48-43. Tommy Ryan led the Devils in scoring with 15 points, adding three rebounds and
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an assist. Erikson Wasyl was right behind Tommy with 14 points, adding five rebounds and a steal. Ethan Donecker was the leading rebounder with 11, also contributing nine points, four steals and an assist. Brock Hoyt had six points, six rebounds and two blocks. EJ Luther was the top assist man with five, adding four points, three rebounds and a block. Off the bench, Roby Graenger pulled in four rebounds, and Jay Norton had a rebound and an assist. As of this game, Coginchaug was 5-2, 4-2 in the Shoreline conference and tied for second place in the conference. As you read this, they’re starting a stretch of four straight away games, starting tonight, Friday, Jan. 21, at Cromwell. It should be a great game, as Cromwell is tied with the Devils for second in the SLC. Get out to Cromwell and cheer the Devils on!
Also, Torrison Stone was awarded a Forfeit win over Snowservices, who did not have enough players to field a team for the game. For much more league info and video of these games, become a fan of Durham Men’s League on Facebook.
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