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Annual Community Round-Up coming to your home this Saturday On Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, teams of students and adults will visit your neighborhood to collect food, grocery gift cards or cash for turkeys. Food donations will go to the Amazing Grace Food Pantry; gift cards and cash donations will be divided among local social service agencies. If residents won’t be home, they can leave food by their front doors. “Especially under the circumstances of the economy, we have more and more people who are in need,” said
Beth Galligan, director of guidance at Coginchaug High School. “It shows how generous the people of Durham and Middlefield are, and it’s a nice way for the kids to give back to their community.” Web update: Twenty people responded to our poll: “Will you/did you participate in the Community Round-Up to benefit area food pantries?” Ten percent said Yes, they would be participating in a team; 40 percent said Yes, by donating food; 15 percent said Yes, as a
volunteer at the school; and 35 percent said No, they would not be participating. After the event this Saturday, we hope to see more responses in the first three categories! Go to www.towntimes.com to cast your vote. (Stephanie Wilcox)
In this issue ... Calendar ............................4 Durham Briefs ................14 Middlefield Briefs ...........15 Sports ..........................24-31 Obituary............................19
Durham Garden Club members make wreaths
David Hurlburt and his granddaughter, Cadence, at the Church of the Epiphany’s monthly Community Supper on Sunday, Nov. 21. See more photos and information on the suppers on page 22. Photo by Judy Moeckel
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The fifth annual Coginchaug High School Powder Puff game, where seniors took on the juniors, ended in a scoreless tie. More photos from the Nov. 24 game on page 28. Photo by Stephanie Wilcox
The Durham Garden Club will be selling a limited supply of individually decorated holiday wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Strong School parking lot. The live green wreaths are decorated with natural materials and finished off with a colorful bow. The wreaths will be on display on a truck owned by Garden Club member Greg Burritt. Prospective customers are advised to arrive early for the best selection. Sales will begin at 9 a.m. The wreath sale is the club’s main source of revenue. The club’s recent major project has been the restoration of the treescape on Main St. Members also plant and maintain the gardens at Town Hall, the triangle at Routes 79 and 17, Coginchaug High School, Korn School and Brewster School. The club recently contributed to the landscaping project at the Durham Public Library. Above, from left, Renee Kelley, Susan Giuffrida, Marianne Reynolds and Ellen Patterson help prepare 300 wreaths in two days at the Durham Firehouse. Photo by Stephanie Wilcox
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The Guidance Department at Coginchaug Regional High School will hold their annual college admissions forum night on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium for juniors and their parents/guardians. College admissions officers from the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University, and the director of admissions from Middlesex Community College will present an overview of the entire admissions process. The Guid-
ance Department will present the procedures and format for students in the application process. Following the presentations, there will also be a question and answer period. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Feb. 3. All students and parents are welcome to attend. Please call the Guidance Office at 860-349-7221, if you have any questions.
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Breakfast with Santa Durham Cub scouts, Pack 27, is hosting a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the United Churches of Durham. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, coffee and juice will be served. There will be baskets raffled, jewelry for sale and, of course, Santa. For ticket info, 860-349-1672.
Parent leadership training Its amazing what one parent can do. Discover how Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) of Middlesex County can help you improve your community and the lives of children, effectively use your voice and learn how city and state local systems work. Durham and Middlefield residents can join PLTI on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Durham’s Perk On Main, 6 Main Street, from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, email PLTI@mps1.org or call 860638-1463. Child-care and refreshments are available. Visit www.mxcplti.com. This program is made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Parent Trust Fund for Parent Leadership Training in collaboration with the Commission on Children, as well as the Middletown Public Schools, the Liberty Bank Foundation
Teen gift making workshop On Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 6-8 p.m. Durham and Middlefield teens need not head to the mall! Instead, head on over to Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services (DMYFS) for a holiday giftmaking workshop you will not want to miss. In just two hours, you will leave with an array of hand-made gifts, including a chic glass beaded bracelet or earrings, fun felted cell phone carrier, novelty yarn necklace and more as time allows. You can even make an awesome handmade holiday card or two! Of course, there will be holiday music and treats to keep our spirits bright!
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our community who would be willing to talk with them about the civil rights movement and what they remember about Martin Luther King. On Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. there will be a community-wide celebration of Martin Luther King Day that is being funded through a grant from Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation. Victoria Christgau and her associates from the CT Center for NonViolence (www.ctnonviolence.org) will give a wonderful participatory musical performance to bring to us Martin Luther King’s message of justice, fairness, kindness and listening to one another. To enhance the celebration, its message, and to involve people not associated with the District 13 schools, people who would be willing to talk to students about this important time in our history are needed. If you are willing to participate in an informal “interview,” please contact Carole at csibiskie@rsd13.org or 860-349-8440 or Lucy at
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White’s Farm, on Maple Avenue in Durham, is an iconic place. Durham Fair exhibitors park there the last week of every September, dog-walkers assemble year-round, rocket fanciers and model airplane fliers use its open field as a launching pad and landing place, hay is cut, bobolinks raise chicks, sweet corn is grown and sold, fish are caught in Allyn Brook, which bisects it, and folks wander its pathways and take in the glories of nature in all seasons. Additionally, the community well and pumping station, which serve the Durham Water Company, are located on
However, all is not necessarily well in this beautiful spot. One of the concerns of a group established several years ago, the Friends of White’s Farm, is the increasing wetness of ever-greater areas of the farm. This wetness has largely killed an impressive tree line along the western edge of the property as well as narrowed the area in which hay can be cut. It’s not worth the cutting, after all, if your tractor sinks into the mud and must be pulled out. The brook, also, has changed over the years, filling with silt carried from new housing developments upstream, perhaps hastened by the breaching of a longago dam. The Friends group, along
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with the Durham Conservation Commission which oversees town-owned open space, has sponsored work groups over the past two years to clear out some of the brush that had taken over various parts of the farm. They have also lobbied the Durham Board of Selectmen to finally figure out how the farm and the brook could be restored for use and enjoyment into the future.
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December 3 Fame Auditions Madhatters Theatre Company is currently scheduling appointments for their spring 2011 production. Auditions are by appointment only and are open to age 13 through adult. Auditions are in Old Lyme on Dec. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. for principals only. All other auditions are on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. The production of Fame will be in Clinton during May 2011. To schedule an audition, or for more info, please call 860 395-1861.
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December 4 Community Round-Up Volunteers will be going to local neighborhoods between 9 a.m. and noon, collecting non-perishable food for area food pantries. Christmas Fair The First Congregational Church, corner of Center and Main Streets in Wallingford, is hosting its Classic Christmas Holiday Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Coffee Café and a complete hot lunch are available. The church is handicapped accessible and has ample parking. For more info, please call the church office 203-265-1691. Holiday Farmers Market There will be an old fashioned holiday open house and farmer’s market at the Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd. in Guilford, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the farmhouse decorated for the holidays, and enjoy period music and refreshments. The farmer’s market will be held in the warmth of the Munger Barn. The market features wreaths, greens, decorations, baked goods, jam, honey, maple syrup, handmade soap, cards, crafts and more. For info call 860-349-3917. A Country Christmas The United Churches of Durham, 228R Main St. in Durham, will hold its annual Country Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair features country crafts, Christmas ornaments, baked goods, jams, jellies, preserves, gift baskets, raffles, quilts, wooden treasures, jewelry and
more. Items are hand made and excellent quality. Come Christmas shop. Lunch will be available. Wadsworth Mansion Holiday Bazzarr The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 421 Wadsworth St. in Middletown. Door donations will be dedicated to conservation projects at the Mansion. Holiday Wreaths The Durham Garden Club will be selling a limited supply of individually decorated holiday wreaths at the Strong School Parking Lot. The live green wreaths are decorated with natural materials and finished off with a colorful bow. The wreaths will be on display on a truck owned by Garden Club member Greg Burritt. Prospective customers are advised to arrive early for the best selection. Sales will begin at 9 a.m. Breakfast with Santa Join Santa for an all-youcan-eat brunch at the Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St. in Middletown, today from 8 to 10:30 a.m. For more info, call 860-632-0733. Durham Tree Lighting Come to the tree lighting at 4 p.m. on the Durham town green. Santa will be there! There will be refreshments and carols with the brass ensemble.
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December 5 Country Line Dancing Vinnie’s Jump & Jive, 424 Main St. in Middletown, is teaching Country Line Dancing every Sunday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Students will learn the basics of line dancing and how to build vines, pivots and box steps, as well as cha-cha, waltz and Charleston moves, into sequences that fit the music. Walk-ins are welcome. For more info and prices, call instructor Jim at 860-561-5585.
Middlefield Tree Lighting Warm up the holidays while lighting the town tree. Join the Middlefield Women’s Club in celebrating the season at the Mid-
dlefield Community Center at 5 p.m. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, hot dogs, caroling, kiddie goodie bags, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the tree. Holiday Craft Fair Country Flower Farms, Route 147 in Middlefield, is hosting its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 30+ artisans, crafters, vendors, a kids craft zone, visits by Rudolph and friends, a huge bake sale, a raffle and a pet product drive. A portion of the profits will be donated to the Meriden Humane Society.
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December 6 Stroke Club Middletown Stroke Club will meet at 1 p.m. in the community room at Sugarloaf Terrace in Middlefield. The Stroke Club meets the first Monday of every month. For information, call Ida at 860344-9984, Ray at 860-349-9226 or Ann at 203-235-4275.
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December 7 Christmas Caroling Rehersal for the Valley Shore Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is tonight and will continue every Tuesday in December from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Women who want to join the four-part a capella harmony barbershop style singing group may attend. Rehersals are at St. Paul Lutheran Parish Hall, 47 Oak St., Middletown, where music is provided and carpooling is available. Performances are throughout the holiday season and are fun and informal. Call Joan at 860-767-8540. Local Author Lecture Series with Steve Grant Award-winning journalist and avid outdoorsman, Steve Grant, will discuss how to restore Connecticut’s forests, open spaces and waterways at the CFPA Headquarters, 16 Meriden Rd. in Rockfall, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Members are also invited to attend a special members-only reception to meet Steve in the Camp-Ellsworth Library, inside the CFPA Headquarters, from 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Please RSVP for the Member
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December 8 TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For information, call Naomi Klotsko at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at 860-349-9433. Levi Library Giving Tree Open House Books are now on display and available to purchase for the Children’s Room and Young Adult Collections. The Giving Tree program allows the librarians to choose a selection of books that would benefit both reading collections. Then parents, teens and children browse those books to determine which they would like to donate to the library. They pay for their donations, take them home, wrap them up and then bring them back to the library for today’s Giving Tree Holiday Open House. Santa will be there collecting book “gifts” from the children for the library selection. A bookplate will be placed inside each donated book in appreciation for the purchase. DSS Rx Help Comes to Middlefield The Department of Social Services will have their DSS Rx-Xpress Bus to do on site eligibility screening and counselors to assist with questions and enrollment on Medicare, Medicare Pt D and the Connecticut Pharmacy program (Conn-Pace). You need to bring all your necessary paperwork to your appointment
(list of all meds and doseages, medicare card and all your present insurance cards.) If you want to enroll in the Conn Pace program, please bring copies of all your income. The Xpress Bus will be in the Senior Center parking lot. Please call Antoinette at the Center at 860-349-7121 to make an appointment between 1 and 3 p.m. Medicare RX-Xpress Comes to Durham The Medicare RX-Xpress will offer Durham elderly and disabled residents an opportunity to review Medicare RX information, Medicare prescription drug plan enrollment assistance, extra help (for Medicare RX program), Medicare Savings, ConnPace, Social Security information and elegibility for screening for programs and benefits. The program will be at Durham Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for your 30 minute appointment are first come first served call Jan, a Municipal Agent for the Elderly, at 860349-3153. Bring your Medicare Card, the name of your pharmacy and a list of your medications. Green Children Protecting the Connecticut River Join the Middletown Area Green Children in “Protecting the Connecticut River” from 4 to 5 p.m., in the Activity Room at Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown. The activity focuses on appreciating, protecting and learning from the outdoors and nature, and understanding the CT River watershed and its effect on all of our local rivers and streams. No registration necessary. Classic Holiday Movie Enjoy classic holiday movies at the Middlefield Senior Center every Wednesday in December at 1 p.m. starting today with White Christmas. Warm up with some good holiday classics and a steamy mug of hot cocoa and popcorn. The movies are free. Eye Nutrition Jane Coggins, Registered Dietitian from CRT, will do a presentation on eye nutrition, called “For Your Eyes Only” at 12:30 at the Middlefield Senior Center. Learn how your diet Continued on next page
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mission and involvement are required for the screening. If you would like your child to sources of trouble, as menattend a screening, call Crystioned by several Friends tal at 860-349-7210. group members, is the town skating pond. The pond, Cogin-Chuggers which lies along Route 68 The Cogin-Chuggers will (Wallingford Road) has been hold their Christmas Dance used by residents for at Brewster School, on Tuttle decades, but during the Road in Durham, from 8 to 1990s, then-State Represen10:30 p.m. Matt McGovern tative Ray Kalinowski secured a $50,000 grant that will be the caller and Sue Luwould allow for an upgrade cibello the cuer. For more of the pond, which, like Alinfo and prices, call 860-349- lyn Brook and the adjacent 8084 or 203-235-1604. Coginchaug River, seemed to be suffering from excesTot Time sive siltation. The grant alTot Time is an open age lowed a berm (earthen path playgroup held at the Mid- around a water feature) and dlefield Community Center. weir (dam) to be built, which This program is open to all Durham and Middlefield residents and their children. Join the fun every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Holiday decorating on a budget By Cheri Kelley Town Times It’s that time again when the old trunks filled with baubles and shiny twinkling trinkets are busted out of the depths of the attic or cellar to fill our homes with the holiday spirit. With families dealing with the bad economy and saving and scrimping where they can, it is important for people to feel they can still celebrate the season. This holiday, save your wallet by following these decorating on a budget tips. All you really need is your creativity and a few items from around your house. As far as decorating the Christmas tree there are many ideas for ornaments that can really personalize the tree. Small toys or dolls can be placed on branches of
the tree where the natural fullness of the greenery is lacking. This gives the tree body and color. Some other items that might be hanging about, looking for a purpose, are those teeny tiny baby shoes, which were kept for years due to shear cuteness. My mother has a tiny pair of patent leather mary-janes on her tree. Looking over the delicate shoes really brings back memories and now those little keepsakes aren’t just sitting in a dust-covered box, we get to enjoy them every year. My four-year-old gets a kick out of seeing them and just can’t seem to wrap his head around the idea that Mama’s feet were ever so small. To add a festive punch to a dining room, one could look no further than their backyard for materials. Instead of
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getting a second tree to enhance this gathering space, all that is needed is a heavy crystal or glass vase. Collect branches that are about a half an inch to an inch thick. Place the branches in the vase and arrange them like a bouquet of flowers. Add silk poinsettias to the vase as a base for the branches. All that is needed are a string of lights and some left over ornaments. If you don’t have enough ornaments, pinecones and acorns could be painted with a glue and water mixture and dipped in glitter. When completely dry, the sparkling forest finds will add a touch of whimsy to your space.
pine can produce. Every year the postman delivers well wishes, in the form of Christmas cards, but year after year they start to pile up. McCormick recommended repurposing cards of years past, as a garland Above, “a festive punch” to any or swag for a more room can be assembled using casual space like a branches from the yard and housefamily room. hold trinkets. Photo by Cheri Kelley Erica Edwards, a junior designer who works Valentina’s Home Design, with McCormick, loves the also on Main Street in idea of stringing imitation Durham, offered an idea that cranberries and lining the uses items many would almoldings of windows and ready have in their homes. doors with the berry strings. She suggested building a Edwards said, “It’s a fa- centerpiece using an old vorite of mine, it’s clean, mirror as the base. Arrange simple and unexpected.” stemware of various heights To update chandeliers for on top of the mirror and fill the holiday, Edwards sugthem with water tinted with gests taking scraps of ribbons and draping them on food coloring. The only the light fixture. The collect- items that need to be pured greenery can be tucked in chased are a couple of floathere and there to make a fes- ing candles. With the colorful reflection of the mirror tive statement. Valentina Guenther of See Decorating, page 9
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“You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” — Colette
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Durham/Middlefield Youth & Family Services Unless noted, all events take place at the Youth Center in the Middlefield Community Center. Office hours: 10-3 Tuesdays-Fridays; phone 860-349-0258. *** Astro Program Are you a teen in grades seven through twelve, who is looking for something to do after school? Sign up for one or more of the Astro Programs activities by calling or visiting the library. On Mondays they are offering “Card Mania,” where you can try your hand a new card game or have fun with an old favorite. On Wednesdays they have “Video Game Fun,” when you can check out a great game with a few friends. The Astro Program is at the Durham Library Community Room from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and snacks are provided. Keep watching for new Astro activities coming soon and keep in mind that space is limited. Donations are appreciated. Astro is looking for donations of two larger screen TV’s and any gaming systems that your family may have outgrown! We’ll put them to good use! Contact Jane Moen, DMYFS Program Director at jmoen.dmyfs@comcast.net if you have a donation to offer!
Life is full of those moments where you wonder if what you're about to do is a good idea. I'm not talking about the angel and devil sitting on our shoulders, guiding us through predicaments of morality. I mean, for example, choosing to drive out-of-state on the busiest travel weekend of the year when there's no reason not to stay put in your own comfortable home. Or, hitting up the stores on the busiest shopping day of the year, when on a good day you don't even like shopping. I admit, I did these two "foolish" things (both were first time experiences for me), knowing very well that I might regret them. I suppose the excitement in it for me was that both adventures - traveling and shopping during Thanksgiving weekend - were completely unplanned until the last second. I like spontaneity. Maybe part of it also was that others tried convincing me against doing ei-
ther: “You’ll regret it...Don’t go down that road...Just don’t come back complaining.” But I continued onward. I suppose I was being rebellious, which I’m not normally. Well, I survived to tell you about it. And boy, when I went cruising up I-84 to my destination, hitting no bad traffic on the busiest travel day of the year, you bet I was singing along with the radio a little bit louder than usual (pleased with my savvy decision making skills). And when I walked into the store on Black Friday, found what I wanted on sale, and walked out, not bothered by long lines or cranky customers, you bet I thought, “Perhaps I'll do this again next year.” But here's my point. “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” That will get you through anything. Stephanie Wilcox, editor
Letters to the Editor Thoughts after BOS meeting I am a member of the Conservation Commission. I was at the Community Center Tuesday evening, Nov. 16, for our scheduled meeting, which unfortunately was cancelled due to a technicality regarding the agenda. So I decided to go to the Board of Selectmen’s meeting being held at the same time. Our First Selectman, Mr. Jon Brayshaw, was discussing Powder Ridge. He stated that while he was at the Ridge he noticed that someone had dumped old roof shingles at the entrance! This is upsetting. 1) The town crew was given the extra job of cleaning these shingles up and transporting them to the landfill. 2) The perpetrators obviously have no respect for the town, the taxpayers or the law. 3) The unsuspecting homeowner probably paid the landfill fee to the perpetrator unless they themselves were doing the job. I feel confident in stating that I do not believe that any of our local contractors would do such a thing, but I do feel that this should be investigated by our police.
Mr. Brayshaw went on to state that people on dirt bikes and ATVs had been seen driving at the Ridge. There are many pros and cons regarding dirt bikes and ATVs. Some people feel that the young people learn to be better drivers and that it is a “country” way of life, that it helps to keep the kids out of trouble. This is not the first time that the town has had issues related to these vehicles; it may not be the last. The question is what do we do? First of all, is this a big problem or has it been overstated? Can it be handled case by case or are there enough dirt bikers in town that we may wish to choose another course of action, such as making an approved biking trail with rules and parents/adults committing to supervise? We need more information given to the First Selectman, police, etc. As a nurse, safety is my concern. I feel that if a young person is knowingly trespassing while riding a dirt bike, the fear of being caught can be distracting and cause a tragic accident. Parents- a very important tool for your children to develop is “putting your safety first” when deciding to do anything. This tool has been proven to
help young people make good, sometimes life-saving, judgments, especially when they are being pressured by peers. It works because it is simple. Please start teaching this concept today! The kids need to know that if they are in a situation where they just don’t feel right, feel pressured, etc. if they examine it from the viewpoint of safety – is the proposed action risking any kind of injury, arrest, etc. — then they can say NO. Susan K. Heuberger R.N., Middlefield
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To the recyclers of Durham and Middlefield, Last Saturday, I delivered six 33-gallon sized bags of children’s stuffed toys, all in good shape, to a HaitianAmerican relief organization in Hartford. These will be taken to Haiti for the kids who lost everything. I picked up these toys at the Recycle Center and would love to have gotten them before they were left there. By calling me at 860-349-8625, I will pick up the toys myself. Also, small children’s clothing and blankets are needed. Thanks again! Richard Olsen, Durham
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The Data Team Cycle what is it that stuFor the 2010-2011 dents need to know school year, the ReDiane Gallitto, and be able to do in gional School District Brewster School order to move to the #13 Board of Educanext grade level? tion agreed to add What skills are five late arrival days transferable across to the calendar for content areas? After work in data teams. Data teams are small grade level or selecting these prioritized standepartment teams that examine indi- dards, the kindergarten, first grade vidual student work generated from and second grade teams evaluated common formative assessments. these prioritized standards to ensure These assessments, or CFAs, are pe- that they made sense vertically riodic or interim assessments collab- across the grade levels. We then oratively designed by grade-level or worked in grade level teams to select department teams and are designed the skills that were in the greatest as matching pre- and post-assess- need of improvement and those that ments to ensure same-assessment to would provide the greatest leverage same-assessment comparison of stu- across content areas and grade levels dent growth. Structured and sched- to take through the data team uled data team meetings are held fre- process. As a result of this work, the quently in order to focus on the effec- second grade team chose editing and tiveness of teaching and learning. In revising of written work as one area addition, data teams plan for the dif- to target for improvement. This deciferentiation of instruction required sion was based, in part, both on past to meet the needs of all students. history of grade level achievement When assessing students, the state and in order on the need to align with recommends grouping using the Brewster and Korn’s 2010-2011 common formative assessment re- School Improvement Plan to insults to group students into four lev- crease student achievement on the els of proficiency: already proficient, editing and revising portion of the close to proficiency, far to go and in Connecticut Mastery Test. In early September, and in order need of extensive support. Once a CFA has been administered, teach- to begin instruction and assessment ers use the results to assess areas of in editing and revising, six second instruction that need improvement, grade teachers, a reading specialist, select research-based instructional and a special education teacher met strategies to improve learning, and as a data team to create a pre-CFA to analyze student work in order to assess students’ existing knowledge of the proper use of capital letters. move more students to proficiency. Every data team must decide on its The team decided to create a CFA own priorities, and each team in the that would require students to read a district looks slightly different. To paragraph written in all lower case demonstrate how the data team cycle letters and indicate where capital letworks, I’ll describe some of the work ters should be placed for proper our second grade team has done this nouns, beginnings of sentences, and year. First, all teachers at Brewster the pronoun “I.” After the CFA was School met to prioritize the state literacy standards. In other words, See Data Team, next page
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there will be an easy, but lovely ornamentation for your table. Guenther also recommended using artificial flowers for wreaths and garland, because they can be reused year after year. When you get tired of one color scheme all you need to do is pull them out and exchange the flowers for something new.
Decking your halls and walls really doesn’t need to be as difficult or expensive as some may think. All it takes is a tad of patience, a dash of resourcefulness and a handful of your own imagination. Check out next week’s article on Christmas traditions for more holiday cheer...on a budget.
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Public Safety — A coordinated system to be proud of major events occur in I think I have menour town, we have the tioned before that I vast resources of the am amazed with all whole department at that I’ve had to learn our disposal. In the since becoming your past this has meant First Selectman. I the deployment of a have been particularmajor crime unit, spely fascinated with cial forensics and ballearning about emerlistics units and more. gency service delivFirst Selectmen ery. I’d like to share around the state are some of what I’ve working closely with learned with the the CSP chain of comcaveat that my educamand to work on diftion is continuous as Laura Francis, Durham ferent models to help it is for all the emertowns share services gency service with each other withproviders. However, in the RST program. there is one thing that The BOS receives I still don’t completemonthly status rely understand. Why ports from our troopwould anyone, whether paid or volunteer, put them- er that will now be shared in a new selves at personal risk for the benefit column in the Town Times called of others? To this I know one thing Trooper Talk. Our fire service is provided by a for sure; our emergency service responders deserve our respect and volunteer department that is funded eternal gratitude for their service, by the town; however, operations are training and expertise. I also ac- managed within their own organizaknowledge the family members who tional structure. You will find them training every Tuesday night and support them. Public safety is a coordinated Sunday morning and more. Ambusystem that is designed to be de- lance service is also supported by pendent on and complimentary of town funds but is augmented by the each other and includes police, fire, insurance stipend program that ambulance, paramedic, emergency helps offset some operating expenses management, fire marshal, com- and nominal stipends to personnel. munications and public works. Yes, The license for paramedic services is the public works department is re- held by Middlesex Hospital, therequired to respond to open roads, fore we depend on them when adclear snow and remove debris that vanced life support service is needed. may hinder emergency response. Unfortunately due to budgetary isAs the Chief Executive Officer of sues, response time for paramedic the town, I also play a role with the service can be less than optimal. support of the Board of Selectmen The emergency management (EM) (BOS). The Chiefs of Service meet function has been greatly enhanced with me at least once a month to re- and structured at all levels of governview issues, write grants and ex- ment since 911. Although we prepare plore efficiencies and best prac- to be on our own for the beginning of tices. It takes a great deal of effort to any major event, we know that we comply with increasing regula- have to depend on outside resources. tions, liabilities and licensing con- Therefore, we are very active with our cerns as set forth by the statutes. EM region which has helped us with Police support is provided via the funding, training and regional assets. Resident State Trooper (RST) proI am very proud of our public safegram of the Connecticut State Police ty team, but I am acutely aware of (CSP). For a small town, this is the how dependant we are on volunteers. most cost effective way to get cover- If we had to go to professional, paid age. We have one RST and you can argue that we need another. When See Public Safety, next page
From The Desk Of The First Selectman
Creative Arts! Creative Arts! Creative Arts! Please send us artwork of all kinds for our Dec. 31 and Jan. 7 Creative Arts issues. This year’s theme is food, but we’re happy to accept anything artsy. We will need them emailed, dropped off or faxed to the Town Times office by Friday, Dec. 17. Don’t forget to include your name with your submission. Thanks for participating!
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Data Team (Continued from page 9) created, the team needed to determine how to score the assessment in order to identify the varied levels of student achievement. After administering and analyzing the results of the CFA, the data team found that 11 percent of the students were currently proficient and set a goal to move the students in the close to proficiency and far to go categories to proficiency by the end of a four- week instructional cycle. This meant that the team predicted that 46 percent of the students would be proficient after four weeks of continued use of the chosen instructional strategies. Research-based instructional strategies were selected in order to improve and intensify instruction in the
area of the proper use of capital letters. The team selected to use the research-based instructional strategies of homework, daily whole group instruction, and daily small-group use of flash cards to sort and write common and proper nouns, using capital letters as needed. In two weeks time, the teachers met again to analyze student work to date and discuss the effectiveness of the new instructional strategies. We determined that students were showing improvement in their understanding of capital letter usage, but the team was finding that students were not carrying the use of capital letters over to their independent writing. Near the end of October, the teachers administered a post-CFA and were thrilled to find that although they anticipated 46 percent of their students to be proficient af-
ter four weeks of instruction, 85 percent of the students were now proficient! Despite this achievement, the second grade data team decided that they needed to further their analysis and continue to improve instruction to see if students could apply this new skill to their written work. Again, the team needed to create a CFA that would, this time, require students to write a paragraph that included proper nouns in addition to the use of capital letters for beginning of sentences and with the pronoun “I.”
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ative, and exclamatory). Teachers would also display student writing samples on the Elmo projector and ask students to edit this work for correct capital letters. Two weeks later, the team brought student work to the table to discuss and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of applying capital letters to written work. Thus far, the challenges revealed have been that in order for students to use capital letters properly, they need to reread for accuracy, use proper letter formation and understand more about grammar and sentence structure. The strengths revealed from the work thus far have indicated that the majority of students who display proficient use a capital letter for the pronoun “I,” use correct ending punctuation, and pay attention to the details of handwriting and proper letter formation. The team is hoping to move 43 percent of second grade students to the proficient level in six weeks. Based on past results of collaborating as a team, identifying research-based instructional
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strategies and analyzing student work, the team is optimistic they can achieve or even exceed this goal. Since we do not have common planning time at the elementary school level, we are experiencing, for the first time, the true power of professional collaboration. Although the process is slightly different at each school and for each grade level, the goal is the same: to improve student learning. Without the support of the Regional School District #13 Board of Education and the community, my team and others in the district, would not have the time to collaborate and plan in such a positive and effective way in order to accomplish these goals. We are grateful for this support as we continue to work to improve achievement for all of our students.
Public Safety (Continued from page 9) departments, our budget for services would increase exponentially. Therefore, we must ensure that our system is sustainable. We are currently doing this with tax relief programs, youth programs and other retention incentive programs. But we must also research other models. I will do this with the cooperation of the chiefs and involvement of our personnel. As always, your comments and input are welcome as we proceed. In the meantime, stay safe and heed the advice and warnings of our emergency service personnel.
Ukulele Club “Jam” The newly formed, Middle – CT Uke Group, sponsored by the Middlefield Park & Rec Dept. will be meeting again from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. If you play or even have an interest in playing, plan to stop by at 9 a.m. on Dec. 11. Bring your uke and a music stand, if available. Call Cindy Di Lauro at lucyr1953@yahoo.com.
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Durham’s cemeteries: Much more than brownstone rows By Diana Carr Special to Town Times Behold and see as you pass by as you are now, so once was I. As I am now so must you be. Prepare to die and follow me. The grave is now my home but soon I hope to rise. Mortals behold my tomb. Keep death before your eyes. The best of wives, the best of mothers must quit all their usefulness and turn to dust. But faith assures that the saints will rise to joys unspeakable above the skies. These epitaphs, and more, echo throughout the centuries from Durham’s cemeteries, including the Old Cemetery located in the center of town; the Durham Center Cemetery behind the town hall; and Mica Hill Cemetery on Mica Hill. “I’ve done so much research,” says Durham’s town historian Fran Korn, “that when I walk through the cemetery, I feel like I know some of them.” The Old Cemetery, he tells us,
was used mainly from 1700 to 1822, with the last burial in 1941. The Durham Center Cemetery goes back to 1822, and was closed down because there are very few burial spots left, and those are reserved for members of the town’s old families. Mica Hill Cemetery, which originated in 1970, is now used for burials. Korn is proud to name some of the notables buried in the Old Cemetery. There’s Nathaniel Chauncey, the first minister of the town, and the first person to receive a diploma from Yale College (now Yale University). There’s Harriet Fowler, the daughter of Noah Webster, of dictionary fame, and Ann Cornelius, an Indian girl who died in 1770 at the age of 10. There’s Colonel Jacob Bates, who crossed the Delaware River with George Washington. You’ll find Elias and Eunice Austin, the parents of Moses Austin (who played a part in the settlement of Texas). There’s Caleb Seward, the first Euro-
pean inhabitant of Durham, who died in 1728. Benjamin Johnson, who died in 1799 at the age of 98, is believed to be the oldest person buried there. There are stones erected to numerous Revolutionary War veterans; The graves are often empty because in those days it was not easy to preserve the bodies, and so they were usually not transported back home. There’s John Johnson, one of the cemetery’s stone carvers. He was the father of five unmarried daughters, who walked to church every Sunday, single file and in order of their ages. Maiden Lane was named after them. There’s David Robinson, who died in 1780 at the age of 80, and who had 170 grandchildren and great grandchildren, 148 of whom survived him. Korn says he is most fascinated by Major General James Wadsworth, who was born in 1730 and died in 1817. “He was a man of principle
Above, old gravestones in Durham’s Old Cemetery in the center of town. Photos submitted by Diana Carr
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Cemeteries (Continued from page 11) and very well-regarded in the town. Upon seeing him, boys would run over to him, take off their hats, and make a low bow. And he returned the courtesy by taking off his hat and bowing to each one.” He was in the Revolutionary War, was appointed Second Major General of the Connecticut Militia in 1777, was a member of the Continental Congress (which predated the federal Constitution) and was a member of the Council
of Safety (for Connecticut) in the Revolutionary War. He was against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, as he thought it would give the federal government too much power over the states, and his opposition, Korn tells us, ruined his political career. Over 1,000 people are buried in the Old Cemetery. And the epitaphs often give us insight into how they met their demise. A lingering, painful disease is often mentioned. There are young women who died in childbirth, and many children. In colonial New England, 40
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percent of children failed to reach adulthood, and the average life expectancy in colonial America was 45 years. Ten stones tell of those who died of smallpox, and Korn says that probably none of them were buried there. Between 1760 and 1790, the town operated the Pest House, a hospital off Cream Pot Road where people with contagious diseases were sent. Of those 10 people, seven were buried at the Pest House and three were buried in the south end of town by their family members. All that is left of the Pest House today is the foundation, the well and one tombstone. “The epiLeft, the taphs on the cemetery by earliest stones the Durham give us insight Town Hall. into the person,” says Right, a Korn. “You stone cross learned what at the Old they died of, where they Durham Cemetary. died, what kind of person this was. Many were
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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 information or to register for a program by phone, call 860-3499544. 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. JobNow!: On demand access to expert career coaches is yours with a click on the Facebook icon on the library website. Destination Durham: The first two Destination Durham Cable Shows are now on DVD and are available to borrow from the library. Show #1 Farmers’ Market and Go Far, Show #2
Mock Crash and Internet Safety. Mystery Book Discussion: The mystery book club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 when Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin will be discussed. All are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. There will be no book discussion in December. NEW ARRIVALS: Fiction: The Winter Lodge by Susan Wiggs, The Spy by Clive Cussler, The Bloodstained Throne, a Sir Geoffrey Mappestone Mystery by Simon Beaufort, The Shadow War by Glenn Scott Allen, Portraits of a Few People I’ve Made Cry, Stories by Christine Sneed and Forbidden Places by Penny Vincenzi. Non-Fiction: Look and Cook by Rachel Ray, Life by Keith Richards, Book Lust to Go, Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds and Dreamers, by Nancy Pearl and The Evolutionary World, How Adaptation Explains Everything from Seashells to Civilization by
Geerat J. Vermeij. Large Print: Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness by Tilly Bagshawe, The Thin Place by Kathryn Davis.
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. Holiday Hours: Library will be closed Saturday, Dec. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 1 for the holidays. New Director: On Wednesday, Dec. 8, during the Giving Tree Open House event, the public is encouraged to meet the new director of Levi Coe Library, Loren Webber. Facebook.com: Please check out the Levi E. Coe Li-
13 brary’s Facebook page for events and news. A cup of coffee and a good book? Come to the library and warm up this fall and winter with a nice cup of coffee and a good read. The library is selling cups of coffee at $1 a cup and biscotti $1 each to raise money for the purchase of museum passes. Support your library, support your community and get a cup of coffee and biscotti for less than a latte somewhere else. Annual Giving Tree Open House: Books are now on display and available to purchase for the Children’s Room and Young Adult Collections. The Giving Tree program allows the librarians to choose a selection of books that would benefit both reading collections. Then parents, teens and children browse those books to determine which they would like to donate to the library. They pay for their donations, take them home, wrap them up and then bring them back to the library for the Giving Tree
Holiday Open House on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Santa will be there collecting book “gifts” from the children for the library selection. A bookplate will be placed inside each donated book in appreciation for the purchase. New Titles: World’s End by Jake Halpern, Santa Duck and His Merry Helpers by David Milgrim, Madlenka, Soccer Star by Peter Sis, Herbert’s Wormhole by Peter Nelson, A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz and The Jade Dragon by Carolyn Marsden. New DVDs: Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary, Last Airbender, Pacific, Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition, Vampires Suck and more. For more information on the newest DVDs, visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Online Resources, select Book Talk, then Recently Acquired Titles.
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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, December 6 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Tuesday, December 7 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Regional Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr. in Middletown Wednesday, December 8 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Lyman School Monday, December 13 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Wednesday, December 15 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission ness on 10 Mountain Road.
P&Z commission The Durham Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met on Nov. 17, at which time Greenland Realty’s representative, attorney Joan Molloy, clarified a number of issues residents recently had with the location of the busi-
Going item by item, Molloy explained that despite prior allegations by residents such as Diana Cruise, Greenland Realty was not making any mechanical repairs on-site. Rather, she noted that tires are sometimes changed or the mud flaps on trucks replaced, but anything more than that occurs
off-site. She reminded the commission that they were shown invoices for past repairs at a prior meeting. As Greenland Realty was also accused of washing trucks on-site, Molloy told the commission that while her client occasionally power washes the truck beds to loosen some of the material that they carry around, no on-site washing occurs. Again, she reminded the commission that receipts were provided for truck washing at a past meeting. As on-site fueling was another issue, Molloy informed the commission that fueling occurs at construction sites or with construction vehicles, but that registered vehicles are not fueled on-site. She also stated that mafia blocks were put on the property to keep four-wheelers from accessing the land, while millings were put in to help reduce the dust problem complained about by the
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neighbors in the past. She added, “What’s frustrating for me is we’ve got no credit from the neighbors for that,” and reminded the commission that Greenland Realty will also plant new trees for the buffer despite no legal requirement to do so. One matter that Diana Cruise brought up during the meeting was the trucking hours, as vehicles sometimes return to the site late at night or leave early in the morning, or otherwise disturb the neighborhood by frequent trips back and forth. The commission replied that the business has no set hours of operation, though Cruise disputed this, pointing to the commission’s minutes from Feb. 15, 2006. She claimed that, according to the minutes, trucks would operate between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Molloy’s response was that the minutes may refer to the original subdivision of the land, rather than the site
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plan that was later proposed. Discussion held for the subdivision wouldn’t apply to the later business application. In light of the dispute over what was permitted on the site, the commission agreed to read through its minutes to know for sure what Greenland Realty can or cannot do on-site. Town planner Geoff Colegrove also handed out copies of potential regulation changes to the commission to review for discussion at their next meeting. (In attendance/Chuck Corley)
Medicare RXXpress coming to Durham The Connecticut Department of Social Services’ Medicare Rx-Xpress is a mobile unit serving as an outreach resource to communities providing Medicare Prescription Plan assistance and eligibility screening to older individuals and persons with disabilities. The Medicare Rx-Xpress will offer Durham’s elderly and disabled residents an opportunity to review Medicare RX information, Medicare prescription drug plan enrollment assistance, extra help (for the Medicare Rx Program), Medicare Savings, ConnPace, Social Security information and eligibility screening for programs and benefits. Two CHOICES (Connecticut’s program for Health assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling and Eligibility Screening) counselors will assist residents with their medical and prescription drug insurance concerns. Residents must make an appointment to meet with the CHOICES program counselors. Residents MUST bring with them a list of their medications, the name of their pharmacy(s), and Medicare card. Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis. Appointments can be made by calling Jan Muraca, municipal agent for the elderly, at 860-349-3153. The Medicare RX-Xpress will be at the Durham Public Library on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Durham and Middlefield residents and their children. Join the fun every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
DSS Rx help comes to Middlefield The Department of Social Services will have their DSS Rx-Xpress Bus that is equipped with 4 computer labs and counselors to do on site eligibility screening and counselors to assist with questions and enrollment on Medicare, Medicare Pt D and the Connecticut Pharmacy program (Conn-Pace). A quick benefits check up can be done that will give you a print out of all the state and federal programs that are specifically available to the individual. There is a wheelchair accessible lift. You need to bring all your necessary paperwork to your appointment (list of all meds and doseages, medicare card and all your present insurance cards.) If you want to enroll in the Conn Pace program, please bring copies of all your income. The Xpress Bus will be in the Senior Center parking lot. Please call Antoinette at the Center at 860-349-7121 to make an appointment between 1 and 3 p.m.
Tot Time Tot Time is an open age playgroup held at the Middlefield Community Center. This program is open to all
Mrs. Claus. It’ll bring back memories of a traditional Christmastime.
Santa at Lyman Exercise classes Come to the Middlefield Orchards Community Center early Santa Claus has announced that his wife and he will again visit Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. The happy couple will host two traditional family Sunday Brunches at the historic and beautifully decorated Lyman Homestead on Dec. 12 and 19. Santa looks forward to visiting with the children and listening to their holiday gift wishes. Mrs. Claus and the Lyman chefs are now busy planning a delicious and old-fashioned brunch menu the whole family will enjoy. Four seatings are available for both Sundays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All children will receive treats from Santa. Prepaid reservations are required, and are now being accepted at Lyman’s Apple Barrel market or by calling 860-349-6043. For menu details, fee and more information visit: www.lymanorchards.com. All are welcome to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and spend a few quiet moments one-on-one with Santa and
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What you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease By Cheri Kelley Town Times November was National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month; Even though it is the beginning of December it is still important to spread awareness about a disease that affects so many. According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, approximately 5.1 million Americans
may have Alzheimer’s disease. But many people are unaware of the symptoms of the disease and may not seek help, assuming they are experiencing normal aging issues. Middlefield senior and social services director Antoinette Astle can provide books for caregivers to borrow on the subject of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer disease as well as a
brochure and registration for the “Safe Return” program. This program is a nationwide identification, support and registration program for people with Alzheimer’s who wander and lose their way. This program also provides medical emergency services. Caregivers of those who are enrolled can call for assistance 24 hours a day. For folks living in Durham, Jan Muraca, director of the Human Services Department, can provide similar information. Muraca stated, “We talk with families and make an assessment; it is really based on the individual needs of each family. Depending on each situation we can make referrals to groups like the Alzheimer’s Association, which has family training seminars, outreach and advo-
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to complete familiar actions, such as brushing teeth or getting dressed, is something to look out for. When individuals have trouble finding the appropriate words, completing sentences, and following directions and conversations more and more often, one might want to look into it further. Another indicator is a person who has not often had poor judgment in making decisions in the past, but is suddenly doing so repeatedly. When a senior shows changes in mood and personality, such as increased suspicion, rapid and persistent mood swings, withdrawal and disinterest in usual activities, loved ones should take notice. And the last sign is when individuals have difficulty with complex mental assignments, such as balancing a checkbook or other tasks involving numbers. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s website states: “Current research indicates that Alzheimer’s disease may be triggered by a multitude of factors, including age, genetic makeup, oxidative damage to neurons from the overproduction of toxic free radicals, serious head injuries, brain inflammation, and environmental factors.” There are many local support groups for people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation on Church Street in Middletown has a caregivers support group on the second Wednesday of every month, located in the facility’s library. Kathleen Kaliscak, the Alzheimer’s Program Director, spoke about their program, “The support groups are a wonderful resource. It’s a time for caregivers to bring up problems and discuss solutions to those issues. It allows the family members to share and learn ways to cope with the stress of taking care of a loved one with a dementia.” For more information call 860-346-5589. The Day Club on 33 Miner Street in Middletown has a support group on the last Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Respite care is available during the meeting. For more information, call 860-632-1119.
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Donald E. Sperl Donald E. Sperl, 86, of Rosemary Lane in Middlefield, husband of Barbara J. (Schulz) Sperl, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Born Sept. 18, 1924 in Hamden, he was the son of the late William H. and Anna R. (MacKenzie) Sperl. Don graduated from Guilford High School and served in the European Theater during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps. After completing his service, he attended the University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State College. He resided in Meriden for a number of years before moving to Middlefield in 1981. He owned his own remodeling contracting business and enjoyed serving his community in a number of capacities. He was Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 19 in Meriden, and was a member of the Middlefield Housing Authority for 25 years, where he served as chairman for 15 years. He was also a member of the VFW Middlesex Post 583 of Middlefield. Besides his wife of 61 years,
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Below, Boy scouts of America celebrated 100 years with a jamboree this past summer. From July 24 through Aug. 4, these boys honored their predecessors and each other. Pictured are Andrew VanSteenbergen, Stephen Phenicie, Travis Newell, Paulie VanSteenbergen, Shane Phenicie, Emery Mazo, Wilson Nickel, Jacob Nickel, Austin Mazo, Jacob Adams, John Yusa, Jacob Barton and Hamish Clark.
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Above, Troop 33 Boy Scouts worked on their Signaling Merit Badge with Todd Houle. 2010 is the 100th birthday year of the Boy Scouts of America. Several merit badges, including Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling and Tracking, have been brought out of retirement for this special year. Troop 33 has spent the last several months earning these 100th Year Merit Badges.
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Lyman t-shirt design winner
Lyman students visit Portland Quarry
The annual John Lyman School t-shirt design was voted on by students. Ten outstanding and original ideas were all finalists for students to choose from. The winning design was created by fourth grader Hannah Wu. Here is Hannah and the t-shirt.
Above left, Kerry Turecek, Maddie DeFlippo and Michael Turecek search for good specimens. Above right, Jen Zettergren, Bailey Zettergren and Michaela Grenier are all smiles with their finds. Photos submitted by Elizabeth Hadlock
Third and fourth graders from Mrs. Hadlock’s and Mrs. Leach’s classes at John Lyman School recently spent a wonderful morning collecting rocks at the Portland Quarry with Outdoor Educators Marcy Klattenberg and Lori Martin. More than 20 parents accompanied the 48 students. Everyone felt as if they were looking for treasure. Back at school the rocks were sorted and exhibited in egg carton collections for further study.
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Spaghetti dinner to benefit the Griffin family of Durham
Epiphany Church Supper On Sunday, Nov. 21, the monthly Community Supper was held at Church of the Epiphany, and it was a smashing success! There was a big crowd, and those attending feasted on turkey and all the fixings. A big table of pies was provided by Twin Maples of Durham. The Outreach Committee at Epiphany, chaired by Mary Jo Griffin, would like to thank our community partners who have made the monthly suppers possible this past year: Notre Dame, Twin Maples, the Durham Lions Club and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from Durham. We look forward to continuing, and expanding, our collaboration in the new year. The next Community Supper, which is free and open to all, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany.
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Thanksgiving contributions Antoinette Astle, director of Middlefield Senior Services, received $520 in proceeds from the Liberty Bank/Rotary Club Thanksgiving Dinner Drive from Jim Brainerd, manager of Liberty Bank’s Middlefield branch, and Gary Gomola, a member of the Middletown Rotary Club. The funds, which were collected over the past several weeks at Liberty’s Middlefield branch, were used to provide Thanksgiving food for local families who could not afford to purchase it. The Durham Interchurch Assistance Fund also received $99 in support from the drive, representing funds donated at Liberty’s Durham office. The Middletown Rotary Club raised almost $7,700, which was matched with
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On Saturday, Dec. 11, the Outreach Committee of the Church of the Epiphany will hold a spaghetti supper to benefit the Griffin family of Durham. Mary Jo Griffin was recently diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes serious spinal cord (central nervous system) damage. The dinner will run from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall of Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham. The menu will include spaghetti with meat/meatless sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverage and dessert. Takeout is available. The deadline to reserve tickets is Dec. 9. For reservations, call the church office at 860-349-9644 or e-mail Marlene Clark at office@ durhamepiphany.org. Why not have a special night out with the family during the busy Christmas season? After a day of shopping or Christmas preparations, take the night off and let Epiphany serve you dinner. Church of the Epiphany’s outreach program has been growing in recent years. Besides sponsoring monthly Community Suppers in cooperation with area churches, the Outreach Committee receives 10 percent of all church fundraising. That includes funds raised through Durham Fair activities, the Chili Cook-off, Thanksgiving pie sales, and the annual tag and bake sale. In addition to the Community Supper ministry, funds are given to local, national and global agencies. Church members also provide ongoing support for the “Peanut Butter Ministry” of the Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown.
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The Skincare Studio in Durham gets a facelift By Cheri Kelley Town Times To expand their offerings, The Skincare Studio has moved its location to the first floor of the same building at 454 A Main Street in Durham, just south of Lino’s Market. Sara Fishbein, owner of the studio, is a certified aesthetician and a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Connecticut. Fishbein offers manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and organic airbrush tanning, among other things. For a complete listing of services, browse her website: http://theskin-
carestudio.biz. Fishbein has lived in Durham for about four years, and the studio has been open for over five years. The business started out in Middletown before moving to Durham. The softly-lit studio is relaxing but cheerful, and the work of a local photographer adorns the walls. Fishbein said that the studio is also a place where one can come to buy the work of local artists. There is a gallery component to entertain clients as they relax with a skincare treatment. The Skincare Studio is a big supporter of women’s
businesses and American made products. Most of Fishbein’s retail items are made in America, and when possible are made locally. The studio has a line of skincare products made by a womanowned business in Texas. The line, “Farmhouse Fresh,” made Oprah’s O List and offers luscious items packaged whimsically in farm-like baskets. One popular item, Sweet Cream Body Milk, comes in an old-fashioned-looking milk jug. It is all these sweet touches that keep clients coming back for more. The Skincare Studio is hosting an open house to
welcome all in celebration of the new space on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Skincare Studio is open Monday through Saturday. They cater to the client’s schedule, so feel free to call 860-3492011 for an appointment.
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CRHS & Strong Winter Spor ts Schedules CRHS BOYS’ BASKETBALL
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15 Varsity vs. Valley Regional 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 16 Freshmen vs. East Hampton 6:30 p.m. 18 Freshmen @ Westbrook 1 p.m. 20 Varsity @ Old Saybrook 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 21 Freshmen @ H-K 5:30 p.m. 22 Varsity @ Enfield 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 30 Varsity vs. Hyde 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. January 3 Varsity @ North Branford 7:30 p.m.JV @ 6 p.m. 5 Freshmen vs. Portland 6:30 p.m. 6 Varsity vs. East Hampton 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 8 Freshmen @ North Branford 10:30 a.m. 10 Varsity @ H-K 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 12 Freshmen @ Valley 7 p.m. 13 Varsity vs. Old Lyme 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 15 Freshmen vs. Old Saybrook 12 p.m. 18 Varsity vs. Hale Ray 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 19 Freshmen vs. Morgan 6:30 p.m. 21 Varsity @ Cromwell 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 22 Freshmen @ East Hampton 9 a.m. 25 Varsity vs. Morgan 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 26 Freshmen vs. Westbrook 6:30 p.m. 28 Varsity @ Portland 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 29 Freshmen vs. H-K 12 p.m. February 1 Varsity @ Westbrook 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 2 Freshmen @ Portland 7 p.m. 4 Varsity vs. Cromwell 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 5 Freshmen vs. North Branford 12 p.m. 8 Varsity @ Morgan 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 9 Freshmen vs. Valley 6:30 p.m. 11 Varsity vs. North Branford 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 12 Freshmen @ Old Saybrook 10:30 a.m. 15 Varsity vs. H-K 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 16 Freshmen @ Morgan 4 p.m. 18 Varsity @ East Hampton 7:30 p.m., JV @ 6 p.m. 21 Varsity @ Valley 7 p.m., JV @ 5:30 p.m. 23 Varsity vs. Old Saybrook 7:30 p.m. JV @ 6 p.m.
4 Varsity vs. Middletown (Scrim.) 8 Varsity vs. Valley Regional 14 Varsity @ Old Saybrook 17 Varsity vs. Hyde 21 Varsity @ North Branford 23 Varsity vs. East Hampton 28 Varsity vs. Canton 29 Varsity @ Bacon Academy January 4 Varsity @ H-K 7 Varsity vs. Old Lyme 8 Freshmen vs. North Branford 11 Varsity vs. Hale Ray 12 Freshmen vs. Valley Regional 14 Varsity @ Cromwell 17 Varsity vs. Morgan 19 Freshmen @ Morgan 20 Varsity @ Portland 24 Varsity @ Westbrook 28 Varsity @ Cromwell 31 Varsity @ Morgan February 3 Varsity vs. North Branford 5 Freshmen @ North Branford 7 Varsity vs. H-K 9 Freshmen @ Valley 10 Varsity @ East Hampton 14 Varsity @ Valley 7 p.m., 16 Freshmen vs. Morgan
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Athletic coordinator: Kevin Larson. Boys’ coaches, Steve Anderson & Jeff Miller; girls’ coach, Amy Schaefer. December 7 vs. East Hampton Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 9 vs. Berlin Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 13 vs. Rham Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. December 16 vs. Portland Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 13 Varsity Developmental Meet @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 4 p.m. 21 vs. Rocky Hill Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. January January 5 Varsity Shoreline Meet 1 @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 4 p.m. 4 vs. Cromwell Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., No JV. 8 Varsity Shoreline Invitational @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 10 a.m. 6 vs. Rocky Hill Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m,. JV after Varsity. 22 Varsity H-K Invitational @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 10 a.m. 11 vs. Colchester Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 28 Varsity Shoreline Meet 2 @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 4 p.m. 12 vs. TEMS (Meriden) Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. February 14 vs. East Hampton Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 5 Varsity Shoreline Championship @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 10 a.m. 19 vs. Berlin Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 10 Varsity Class S State Championship @ New Haven Athletic Center TBA 20 vs. Rham Boys home, Girls away. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity. 19 Varsity State Open Championship @ New Haven Athletic Center @ 10 a.m. 25 vs. Cromwell Boys away, Girls home. Varsity 3:30 p.m., No JV. 26 vs. Portland Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m.,JV after Varsity. February 1 vs. Colchester Boys away, Girls home. Varsity @ 3:30 p.m., JV after Varsity.
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The Coginchaug Sports Banquet held on Monday, Nov. 29, honored most fall season athletes. Note: the football banquet will be held on Dec. 12.
Girls’ CrossCountry Coach’s Award Jocelyn Brown
overwhelming number of votes for his constant determination and ability to persevere. This athlete demonstrates courage, guts and grit in every race and practice. Richard Chi is this year’s X-C Coach’s Award recipient. Coach Marty Roberts
The girls’ soccer Coach’s Award goes to a player who only played in three games. When an injury takes place, an athlete often has to make a choice: to feel bad for herself or to use it to make her stronger. Cassidie Cade did the latter. After a season ending injury, Cassidie could have easily walked away and
Alex is undefeated in dual meets, four major invitationals, and also Shoreline champion and Class SS state champion. He was first team All Shoreline and named to the All State squad. Need I say more? Alex Morin is the pride and joy of boys’ X-C. Coach Marty Roberts
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Girls’ Soccer Coach’s Award Cassidie Cade
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The Coach’s Award for cross country this year goes to a young lady who, at the end of the season, embodied all that a coach could ask for from her athletes: determination, fire and incredible motivation to succeed. I need a whole team like this to make a dent in the conference! Whether she was fueled by her own internal desire to improve, her brother’s success or both, I am not sure, but this young lady moved from average JV status to being our number three runner at the state meet. She set an excellent example for her teammates to follow and enjoyed every moment. You could see the fiery spirit in her eyes. I appreciate her hard work and would like to recognize Jocelyn Brown for her contributions to the team this season. Coach Lavinia Vigue
the beginning of the season to the end. She was our number one runner in each meet. She has always worked hard, but she brought her competitive edge to a new level, daring to run side by side with the great runners in our state. This refined approach helped her team in scoring, resulted in her times going down, and setting personal records. She placed sixth in the conference and fourth at the State SS championships. This young lady showed confidence in her abilities and had excellent results to show for her efforts. I believe that with this new attitude we have a potential state champion on our hands. We are fortunate to have another year to work with and test the fortitude of our MVP Emily Halligan. Coach Lavinia Vigue
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Girls’ Soccer Most Valuable Player Samantha Mancinelli Samantha Mancinelli was the anchor who held the girls’ soccer team together. She was the leader in a solid defense that allowed just 20 goals in 19 games and had nine shutouts in the season. Learning a new formation is never easy, but the entire change was to take advantage of Samantha’s strength coming forward and was compli-
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the past four years has made him and everyone around him better players. His work ethic, compassion and will to win are second to none. He has played just about every position for us and has excelled at all of them. He is the glue that has kept our side together and embodies the true meaning of the title “Captain.” It has been an honor to coach him the past three years, and I thank him for helping to make our program a success this year. This year’s Coach’s Award goes to Andrew Markowski. Coach Chris Cap
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There are only a handful of times as a coach that you get a player who is born to play the game, a player who plays with such ease and grace that at times it doesn’t even seem like he’s trying. He has the ability to change the game with one touch of the ball. Despite being doubled and sometimes tripled covered, he was the team’s leading scorer two years in a row. There have been times this year that I watched in amazement at what he was doing on the field. Arels Patuchi is a true footballer. CoachChris Cap
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Cheerleading Most Imporoved Heather Poturnicki Heather Poturnicki is this year’s most improved football cheerleader. Heather is an athlete who can take any position on the team. She has improved her jumping, balance and gymnastic skills. When Heather was called on to change her position, and she did so without complaints. She is a team mate who puts her team first. Heather was asked to fly and base and did well with both. We believe that she will continue to improve to become one of our top flyers. Coach Sherry Hill
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Cheerleading Most Valuable Player Katie Chabot
Coginchaug offense. She had the second highest number of aced serves this season and the highest number of kills at 324 which set a new school record. This MVP was also a model of sportsmanship and an athlete who always maintained her cool during the most difficult games. She was a pillar of strength for the less experienced players; She always worked hard, never complained, and she was a role model for the younger athletes.
Volleyball Most Valuable Players Lora Manley & Taylor Delvecchio Lora is the offensive standout. Her position at outside hitter was the keystone of the
Football: Most Valuable Players David Wheeler & Ryan Scherer David, right, started at offensive and defensive tackle. He played hurt all season and led the team in sacks despite missing the last three games. Ryan, l e f t , threw for over 1 , 2 0 0 yards and 11 touchdowns. Opponents had to respect the pass game which opened up the run. Coach John Bozzi
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the highest number of aced serves, which broker her own school record set last year by one. She had the highest number of digs, where she set another school record, and finally the highest number of serve receives which gave her a third record on the team. It is evident that someone is well-
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Starting off as a sophomore cheerleader, this young lady, now a senior, has prospered to be one of our finest leaders in cheerleading. She is caring and patient person. Her leadership skills have been top notch. She has been a wonderful mentor to our younger cheerleaders. She has guided the football cheerleading team in instruction and spirit. Her gymnastic talent has made her one of the best flyers in Coginchaug cheerleading history. Coach Sherry Hill
player in all her years of coaching volleyball. Tresa was also second highest on the team in digs and serve receives. Coach Clare Matasavage
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On Wednesday, Nov. 24 CRHS put on their annual Powder Puff game. Photos above: Top left, the junior Powder Puff team. Top right, the senior Powder Puff team. Bottom left, the Powder Puff cheerleaders. Bottom right, the Powder Puff coaches, John Fashay, David Wheeler and Robie Granger. Photos submitted by Karen Kean and Steph Wilcox
Beginner’s Yoga Workshop at Eco Yoga in Durham On Saturday, Dec. 11, from 1 – 4:30 p.m., learn basic Yoga postures and stress reducing breathing practices, as well as how to protect joints, tendons and ligaments in Yoga postures. Finally, learn basic relaxation practices. Limited space available. For registration and fee information, call 860395-8787.
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Coginchaug Soccer Club season wrap-up coach’s expectations for learning the flat back four defensive scheme. This is proven by the fact that in 13 games, they allowed only 17 goals. Compare that to the 40 goals the team scored on their way to an 8-3-2 record and their second consecutive division championship, and you’ll see why the team was so highly praised by the coach. In addition to the stellar defense, the mid-fielders developed the ball control necessary to provide the strikers with the opportunities to finish. They did so by creating plenty of scoring chances for themselves, contributing 15 of those 40 goals. There were many individual highlights throughout the season, too many to mention. As a team there were three; the 2-1-1 record against teams in higher divisions. In the three losses of
the season, only one was by two goals and the other two were mere one goal losses. Thirdly the losses to Naugatuck and Southington bwere avenged in the league matches. Overall, it was a very successful season for the girls as they look forward to playing in a more competitive division the spring. BOYS U-14 The Coginchaug U14 boys finished the year with 9-1-0 record. Great season by all
January 2011 Durham Recreation offerings at DAC The new session begins the week of Jan. 3, 2011. Registration is open now for all interested. Monday evenings POWER YOGA w/Sue from 7-8 p.m. (eight weeks); Tuesday evenings ZUMBA w/Shelly from 78 p.m. (eight weeks); Wednesday evenings YOGA Ball w/Sue from 7-8 p.m. (eight weeks); Thursday evenings ZUMBA TONING w/Shelly from 7-8 p.m. (eight weeksmust register by 12/14); Saturday mornings Multi- Level YOGA w/Sue from 8-9 a.m. (eight weeks); Sunday mornings TBL class from 9-10 a.m. (seven weeks). For questions regarding Yoga/fee, call Sue at 203-2140198; for Zumba/fee, call Shelly at 203-464-2173.
Photo at right, bottom row from left: Matt Sawicki, JR Fronc, Dan Gavrilovic, Kyle Judson, Sam Temple, Camden Stockdale, Owen Tobin. Back row, Coach Ken Judson, Jon Jacobs, Garrett D’Amato, Josh Smith, Tyler Crisp, Patrick McCann, Kevin Clark and Kyle Borbas. Missing are Coach Lynn Temple, Leonid Funaro and Dan Meskill.
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Girls U-10 White The Coginchaug Girls U10 White team had an outstanding season. The team, which is made up of fourth and fifth graders, ran to a 6-1-3 record with the sole loss coming against a tough North Haven team in a 2-1 contest. The team defense allowed only seven goals all season. Most of the game time was spent on the offensive half of the pitch, which resulted in 24 goals scored in 10 games. This represents a tremendous improvement in their play compared to the last fall season, and they can’t wait for the spring. Boys U12 The boys U12 Comp team started with two tough losses early in the season. The team learned a lot from these games. One of the primary lessons was that in order to be successful they would need to work together. This was not a team that had played together in previous seasons. To the surprise of many, the team was able to pull together relatively quickly. Garrett Puchalski, MacGuire O’Sullivan and Larry Hennessy continually brought a strong defensive effort. Throughout the season, no matter what the combination of defense was on the field, these three were able to make adjustments and divert charges to the goal. On the offensive side of the ball, the leading goal scorer was Jeremy Oroczo, followed closely by Riley Carey and Korben Paul. As the season progressed, each member of this team participated in countless good plays and solid efforts. This is a team of hard-working boys with much heart. Their overall season record of 7-4-3 is evidence of their successful season. Girls’ U-14 The girls’ U14 Rec 2 team greatly enjoyed their first season playing at the “next level.” The girls took the new challenges of playing on the full-sized pitch and played 11 per side remarkably well. Most notably, the defensive players, through great dedication and focus, far exceeded
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Durham Demons basketball team “making progress” By Melissa Marteka Special to Town Times
After getting their fill of turkey and all the fixings, the Durham Demons stuffed four games into three days over the long Thanksgiving weekend. The sixth-grade travel basketball team went 1-3, including three tournament games at Madison’s sixth annual Holiday Hoops Tourney.
On Friday, a shorthanded Demons team -- with eight out of the 12 players at the game -- fell to Waterford 3321. Despite the disadvantage, the team fought back from a 14-point deficit, cutting the lead to three. The team was led by Sam Marteka who had six points on 3-for-3 shooting. Owen Gonzalez added five and Trevor Morris pumped in four points and led the team with seven re-
bounds. The team’s lone win in the tournament came Saturday when the Demons defeated East Lyme 23-11 pulling away in the second half. The team was led by Aidan Doyle’s seven points, and five points from Morris. Ryan Vynalek led the team with four rebounds. The team stormed out to a 7-1 lead after Doyle completed a three-point play. But East Lyme tied the game at 8-8 before the Demons went into halftime with a 10-8 lead. When Marteka stole the ball at halfcourt to open the third quarter and make it 12-8, the Demons already had what would turn out to be the winning margin as the defense really clamped down. The Demons had their toughest test on Saturday evening when they faced Madison. The Demons
stayed with Madison until midway through the second quarter when Madison went on a 10-1 run and led 18-8 at the half. Madison stretched the lead to 29-14 before the Demons made a frantic comeback with baskets by Cam Stockdale, a three-point play by Gonzalez and a threepointer by Doyle. When Kyle Grenier hit a layup, it was 33-28 with 2:40 left, but the Demons failed to score the rest of the way, losing 34-28 and being eliminated from the tournament. The team was led by Gonzalez and Vynalek who had six points each. Doyle added five and Grenier four points. Vynalek again led the team in rebounding. Continuing the theme of falling behind early, making a frantic comeback and ultimately coming up short, the Demons lost to Clinton 41-31
Sunday during its regular game at Strong Middle School. The team fell behind 12-4 at the end of the first quarter before cutting it to 17-13 at the half. The Demons tied the game at 19, but ended up on the losing end. Gonzalez led the team with seven points with Jack Murphy and Stockdale adding five each. Morris led the team with 10 rebounds with Jack Murphy adding six and Vynalek five. “The kids did a great job today,” coach Ted Morris said. “They delivered on several of the things we’ve talked about -- namely, a full 16 minutes of intensity in the second half. We’re making progress, and I think they know it.” On Nov. 21, the Demons defeated another Madison sixth grade travel team 42-16. The Demons were led by
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Jack Murphy’s 10 points and nine rebounds. Morris added eight points and Stockdale six. The team shot an astounding 46 percent from the floor during the game. “It was great to see the boys settle down and move the ball the way we practice,” Coach Morris said. “Our big guys were getting great position under the boards, and we didn’t have to rely on pressing and turnovers -- they just started taking better shots and playing great defense.”
Durham Men’s League basketball registration Durham Men’s League Basketball returns to action in January, and it’s time to get registered to p l a y . The final registration will take place on Monday, Dec. 6, at Memorial School, and Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 7 and 9, at Strong School from 7 to 8 p.m. during Open Gym. The league is open to men 18 and older who are residents of Durham or Middlefield. Games are held either Tuesday or Thursday evenings each week at Strong School gym and run from the first week of January through the end of March. You can register as an individual or as a team of 8-10 players. Registration forms can be found on-line at the Town of Durham website or on the “Durham Men’s League” page on Facebook. Or e-mail scott_strang@yahoo.com for fee, more info or to register. Registration closes Dec 15. Games begin Jan 6. We are looking for team sponsors for the 2011 season.
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Above, Coginchaug seniors from the girls’ soccer team receiving handmade blankets from the juniors. An soccer tradition for the girls at CRHS.
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