12-16-2011 Town Times by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 18, Issue 36

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Friday, December 16, 2011

Community Round-Up checks delivered to Durham, Middlefield Two checks totaling $1,185 were hand-delivered to Amanda Astarita from Durham Human Services and Antoinette Astle from Middlefield Social Services. The money was collected during the Dec. 3 Community Round-Up and split between Durham and Middlefield. In top photo, Ali and RJ Albanese, siblings and students at Brewster and Korn schools, respectively, deliver the check to Amanda Astaria. They were joined by Community Round-Up teammates Kayla and Courtney Votto, siblings and CRHS students (standing directly behind them) and, from left to right, Kathy Bottini, of Strong/CRHS guidance, Rebecca Sinusas, Strong guidance, and Beth Galligan, CRHS guidance. In the bottom photo, Antoinette Astle, in red, accepts the check, and Betsy Dean, executive director of DMYFS and chair of the Local Wellness Council, joins the group third from the right. Photos by Stephanie Wilcox

Selectmen tackle numerous topics in two hours Stephanie Wilcox Town Times The Durham Board of Selectmen (BOS) addressed nearly two dozen agenda items in a little over two hours at the Dec. 12 regular BOS meeting. Several items were tabled until the next meeting, which will be Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. That meeting will be fol-

lowed by a special town meeting at 8 p.m. See “Call to a special town meeting” on page 12 for the agenda. Much of the time was spent discussing the method for calling special meetings and the Activity Center. Activity Center discussions The selectmen reviewed the Activity Center policy and made some changes, including service and therapy

dogs being allowed in the center, to be voted on at the next meeting. At the start of the meeting, the board gave approval for the Durham 60+ Club to hold bi-weekly meetings at the Activity Center. Because parking is limited at the center, the board did not approve the 60+ Club use of the parking lot for bus trips. However, the club’s memSee BOS, page 22

Christine Willett (far right, recipient of award) stands with Renee Kelley (center, wife of H. Kelley) and Michele Zito (daughter of H. Kelley) at the reception honoring Howard Kelley’s memory.

CVEF honors Christine Willett with Howard Kelley Community Award By Betsy White Booz Special to the Town Times The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) recently awarded Middlefield resident Christine Willett the first annual Howard Kelley Community Award. Kelley, who passed away last year, was a founding board member of CVEF. The award was established in his memory to honor individuals in the community who, like him, embody the spirit of leadership in the community, particularly his devotion to volunteerism and education. Willett, a Middlefield wife and mother of two young sons, works as a teacher at

Green Acres Elementary School in North Haven. While those are the basics, she is also much, much more, and it is for that compilation of remarkable qualities that CVEF honored her on Dec. 1. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, Willett was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. In conjunction with her traditional treatment plan at Middlesex Hospital, she was also, luckily, able to take advantage of integrative therapies such as reflexology, yoga and massage — therapies she found crucial to her recovery. In 2009, Willett established See CVEF, page 26

Town Times Community Briefs

Oddfellows to offer Santaland Diaries

Santaland Diaries opened Dec. 15 on Oddfellows Playhouse’s Main Stage (128 Washington St. in Middletown). Other performances are Dec. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 860-347-6143 or by email at tickets@oddfellows.org.

4-H Horse Club to collect supplies for Help Willy’s Friends

Friends” (HWF) this Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Middlefield Community Center (405 Main St.). Stop by and have your picture taken with one of Rudolph’s helpers.

cats and dogs and raises awareness about the need to adopt homeless animals (www.helpwillysfriends.org) . All donations are greatly appreciated.

HWF is an animal welfare charitable organization that provides care for homeless

For more info, contact Pat Bandzes at 860-349-3076 or pbandzes@gmail.com.

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The Mini Mustangs 4-H Horse Club will again be collecting pet food, supplies and donations for “Help Willy’s

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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. Today, Notre Dame Catholic Church is not led by the Reverend Father Mariadas Lipton as printed in our Dec. 9 issue. Father Lipton returned to his home land of India in May 2011. He is working as a Catholic priest in his own diocese in India. On June 16, Reverend Michael Richard Cote, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Norwich appointed the Reverend Father Michael C. Giannitelli, pastor and the Reverend Father James J. Sucholet, parochial vicar of merged parishes of Notre Dame Church and St. Colman Church.

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Troop 270 will pick up your Christmas trees after the holidays By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times When the holidays are over, many people are daunted by the task of disassembling ornaments from their Christmas tree and — worse — finding the time or means to truck it away. Boy Scout Troop 270 is hoping to help residents of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall by offering a tree pick-up fundraiser. Tree pick-ups will take place on Saturday, Dec. 31, and Jan. 7 and 14. According to Troop 270 scout George Trapp, the goal with the fundraiser is “to help people who need it, who don’t have a truck or can’t go to the dump because of a handicap. We can (pick up the tree) for them, and we ask for a donation.” This is just one of the fundraisers the troop, which consists of 30 or so residents,

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December 16 Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge with great people. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at 860-346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at 860-343-6724 with further questions. Living Nativity Today and tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m., the Middlefield Federated Church (402 Main St.) will present a Living Nativity in celebration of the birth of Jesus. Walk alongside Mary and Joseph as they step through this historic birth story. Let live actors, real animals and drama set the tone for your Christmas celebration this year! The entry fee will be a humble can of beans to support our ongoing commitment to the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Everyone is invited! Advent Service You are invited to share in a quiet, contemplative candlelight service of prayers, Scripture and music at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (50 Emmanuel Church Rd. in Killingworth) at 6 p.m. The service will be a time for people to acknowledge their common sadness and loss. Refreshments will be served following the service. For info, contact Cheryl Czuba at cherylczuba@comcast.net . Holiday Gift Drive The Probate Court for the District of Middletown is holding its 17th annual holiday gift drive. The Court will once again collect gifts for residents of five area health care facilities. Gift “wish lists” are provided to the court by the staff of the facilities for the residents who do not have any family. Anyone can stop by the court between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 94 Court St. in Middletown to pick up a “wish list” or call 860-3477424. Today is the last day.

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December 17 Basketball Placement Any ninth grade boy that

would like to play basketball for Durham Recreation, please come to Strong School at 8:45 am for team placement. Call 860-343-6724 for more info. Middlefield Ukulele Club If you live in the Greater Middlefield area and you’re a closet uke player, a beginning uker, an experienced player, an in-betweener or just interested in trying out this fun instrument, we want Uke! Please join us at our upcoming meeting today from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main Street. We usually have extra music and instruments. For info, contact Cindy Di Lauro at lucyr1953@yahoo.com or 860349-5656. Hope to see you there. Holiday Craft Party Come to the third annual holiday craft party where your kids can make decorations, enjoy some hot cocoa or cider and decorate cookies! The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. The program is free and open to everyone in Middlefield, Rockfall and Durham. Hope to see you there! Catales Fundraiser Catales, Inc. will be selling hot cider, hot chocolate and baked goods at Indian Brook Tree Farm (614 Bow Ln. in Middletown) today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call 860-3449043. Riding for Rudolph The Mini Mustangs 4-H Horse Club will again be collecting pet food, supplies and donations for “Help Willy’s Friends” (HWF) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Middlefield Community Center (405 Main St.). Stop by and have your picture taken with one of Rudolph’s helpers. For more info, contact Pat Bandzes at 860-349-3076 or pbandzes@gmail.com. Gift Wrapping Fundraiser Come to the Middlefield Children’s Center (390 Main St.) today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. for this fundraiser to benefit the Middlefield Children’s Center’s School Supply Fund. Paper, bows, tags and itemized receipts included. Please go to middlefieldchildrenscenter.com for more info and to download a

receipt form to make your drop-off even easier! No phone calls to school please. Gingerbread Houses Sponsored by Durham Recreation, come and join Sue Cummings in making gingerbread houses, for grades 4-7. Two sessions will be offered at the Durham Activity Center from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Limited enrollment per session. Registration forms may be found at the Durham Town Hall or at townofdurhamct.org. Cupcake Blizzard Party Please join the Recreation Committee and Santa Claus from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center for a holiday afternoon with music and a Cupcake Blizzard contest. Take pictures with Santa, and enjoy a homemade cupcake and hot chocolate. Make a dozen cupcakes to be judged by Santa’s elves. Children’s division: 12 and under. Adult division: 13 and up. Call Durham Recreation at 860-343-6724 to register for this fun holiday activity. Cupcakes may be dropped off at the center from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Historical Society Reception The Middlesex County Historical Society cordially invites members of the public to enjoy the holiday ambience of the General Joseph Mansfield House (151 Main St. in Middletown). Stop by from 5 to 7 p.m. for an hors d’oeuvres, wine and punch reception in the beautifully decorated parlors, a wonderful chance to visit with friends without having to do the preparation yourselves. Reservations are required; call the society at 860-3460746. Anyone bringing an item from their wish list will be charged reduced admission.

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National Marrow Donor Program. Participants need to be between the ages of 18 and 60. More information can be found at marrow.org. To make a monetary donation, visit bethematchfoundation.org/goto/teambrenna. Holiday Concert The Coginchaug High School holiday concert is today at 2 p.m. Holly Jolly Dance The 4 C’s Square Dance Club will hold their “Holly Jolly” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Cheshire Youth Community Center (559 So Main St.). The caller will be Evan Pauley, a national caller from Tennessee, with cuer Sue Lucibello. For more info, please call 860-349-8084 or 203272-7463.

sponsor code 5878 (or zip 06455) to sign up for an appointment, or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Be sure to drink lots of water and bring your blood donor card or any other form of identification. Giving Tree For many years, a Christmas “Giving Tree” has been part of the community in Durham. This year, volunteers will gather at the Durham Activity Center today to pack basket items. Distribution will be from the Durham Activity Center tomorrow. Thank you for sharing the Christmas spirit. Please call Amanda at 860349-3153 with any questions.

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December 19 December 21 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and their monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or on their website: www.middlefieldct.org.

Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. Holiday Concert Come to the Ivoryton Playhouse at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Madhatters Broadway Show Choir. To reserve tickets, call 860-395-1861 or they are available at the door. Visit www.ctkidsonstage.com/madhatterstheatrecompany for more info.

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December 18 Bone Marrow Drive There will be a bone marrow drive in honor of Brenna Zettergren from noon to 3 p.m. at Korn School. The process involves a cheek swab and then addition to the National Bone Marrow Registry. There is no charge to participate in the drive. We are asking for donations to help offset the cost to the

Hanukkah begins at sundown Blood Drive The Middlefield Community Center (405 Main St.) is holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross today from 1 to 6 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are also accepted. Go to www.redcrossblood.org/ma ke-donation and put in the

First day of winter CRHS Class of ‘01 Reunion The Coginchaug class of 2001 10-year reunion will be held at 7 p.m. at the Mezzo Grille (106 Court St. in Middletown). Tickets for class members and guests can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/213787 . Contact Jessica Seible (jaseible@yahoo.com) with any questions.

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By Judy Moeckel Special to the Town Times This fall, the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Durham welcomed Father Anthony C. Dinoto as its interim priest, and, since then, Father Tony has been getting to know the parish. As the new church year begins with the quiet watchfulness of Advent, leading to the celebration and joy of Christmas, he invites everyone to be part of the Epiphany community. With the retirement of Mother Beth Hoffman last June, the church moved into a new phase in its church life. Father Tony will serve at Epiphany as it prepares to search for a new permanent priest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see the role of the interim priest as strengthening the ties with the diocese,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also will work with the congregation to identify new leadership and lead the parish during the discernment process. By providing pastoral support, I will encourage Epiphany to try new ways of being a church. Together we will assess where this faith community has been, where it is now, and where it hopes to go.â&#x20AC;? Father Tony sees Epiphany as a vibrant, resilient church with an exciting future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An interim period is not a time for standing still,â&#x20AC;? he

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Clarabelle is a mixed breed mediumsized dog who is under a year old. She is a typical puppy, full of energy and an eagerness to be loved, and an obedient dog. She loves to play but will settle down after getting some energy out. She loves belly rubs and laying with you in the grass. She knows sit and is learning to play fetch; she is very responsive to people. She has shown no other signs of aggression. She is an extremely sweet girl and very beautiful in person. This young puppy just needs a chance. Will you rescue her? For more information about this dog, please e-mail paw364@yahoo.com, call 203-235-4179 or go to Petfinder.com. The Meriden CT Animal Control, located at 311 Murdock Ave. in Meriden (right off East Main St. exit on 691), has public viewing hours every day from 3 to 4 p.m., or you can call for an appointment.

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Green grows the winter garden Much to be thankful for “Southern GentleI am seeing green everywhere I go. Nancy DuBrule-Clemente man.” Just like the evergreen hollies, Evergreens, that is. these are dioecious, As the leaves fall off meaning you need the trees, the structure of the winter landscape is re- both a male and female plant for polvealed. It is at this point in the year lination. This is actually a hybrid that I pay attention to things that did- form with slightly smaller berries n’t draw my eye in the heat of the profusely borne on tall, bushy summer. And it is now that I lament plants. I want to try additional varimy focus on flowering perennials at eties to give me different colors and the expense of planting evergreens sizes of berries. “Winter Gold” has and other shrubs for winter interest. amazing golden orange berries. “JolLet’s face it. We have a solid five ly Red” and “Winter Red” both have months of leafless landscapes to en- extremely large red berries. “Afterdure here in central Connecticut. I glow” is so named because its berries am making a pledge right now to persist until late winter. Berries and needles are not the take some action steps when the spring of 2012 arrives to upgrade my only way to draw the eye in the winwinter garden. First of all, I need ter garden. I grow red twig dogwoods more evergreens. With less than two (Cornus alba “Elegantissima”) as acres and much of it already planted, well as a stunning orange twig form sanguinea “Midwinter I am probably talking about dwarf (Cornus and semi-dwarf varieties. I love Hi- Fire”). I find that the more I cut the noki cypress (Chamaecyparis), and stems for evergreen arrangements in the first plant on my list is a dwarf December, the more fresh, colorful fernspray cypress (C. obtusa “Fili- twigs grow the following spring. coides Cross Compact”). This has Clay soil is ideal for these native, long, linear branches on an irregular shrubby dogwoods. Next on my list shrub that will add a little pizzazz to to add to my yard are the yellow my sunny courtyard. I also am look- stemmed varieties such as the varieing for evergreens with more than gated leaf Cornus sericea “Silver and one color foliage. Chamaecyparis ob- Gold” and the compact red stemmed tusa “Mariesii” has the cutest com- Cornus stolonifera “Arctic Fire,” mon name: Frosty Green Bun. That’s which only grows 4-5’ tall. This will exactly what it looks like. Curly nee- fit it nicely nestled into the backdrop dles of deep green are tipped and of my perennial border, which is mottled with creamy yellow mark- now quite barren as I view it out the ings. When this is picked and added window. Green stems are a lot harder to to a Christmas arrangement, it looks come by, but I am always surprised like snow-covered branches. Most needle evergreens need well- to see the moss green stems of Kerria drained soil, and, unfortunately, the japonica revealed when the leaves of majority of my yard is heavy, thick, this old-fashioned shrub finally fall wet clay. Besides white pines and off. This is often found on old homehemlocks, I have discovered a really steads, a spreading, suckering shrub pretty evergreen that thrives with with brilliant, glowing double yellow wet feet. Our native Atlantic white flowers that look like small carnacedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides) tions, blooming in May. I grow the grows to over 50 feet tall and is much single form with softer yellow flowtoo large for my yard, but there are ers called “Golden Guinea.” I plan to now many smaller cultivars avail- add a grouping of three of the double able that are appropriate for my wet form to my newest shrub garden soil conditions. I love the weeping, next year, as they will simply glow in blue form (C. thyoides “Glauca Pen- combination with my old-fashioned dula”) which has wispy foliage that coral red quince. Another surprise in the green winarches over. It is graceful and delicate. I have one growing in my yard ter stem category is winter jasmine now and plan to add a good-sized (Jasminum nudiflorum). All books grove at the bottom of my slope near will tell you that this is only hardy to zone 6, but I grow it in my Middlea stand of native winterberries. Speaking of winterberries (Ilex town garden on the south side of my verticillata), these deciduous, native house. It is called a vine, but it doeshollies are one of the main attrac- n’t twine. Long stems can be attions in December. Giant red berries tached to a trellis. The deep green clothe the bare stems of this plant. stems are covered with pretty yellow You often see them growing in wet- flowers anytime from December land areas and in ditches along the through March. They open on warm side of the road. I have planted three winter days, close up when it’s cold female “Sparkleberry” plants in my yard along with a male pollinator See Natureworks, page 19

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Back in August, I we will be voting on crawled into a cave the new DMIAAB and began four agreement that months of editorial Durham and Middlehibernation. So now, field have been workwell rested and 10 ing on for over a year. pounds lighter, I’m We will also be voting itching to get back to on what will be our filling you in on asnewly organized and sorted town news. enlarged Planning First and foremost, Agency. Information I want to thank the on both will be on our voters for returning website and in paper Ed Bailey and me to form. Jon A. Brayshaw office. We worked And, finally, the hard at serving and Powder Ridge saga being good stewards continues with the unof the town and our expected withdrawal way of life. I also want of Alpine last month. to congratulate those For eight years, the who won and thank town has been trying those who did not. With every elec- to secure a dream that once was, tion cycle and low voter turnout, first with trying to under-gird the there is always the looming ques- previous owner and lately with an tion: Does what we do really count? assortment of potential developers. In reality, in a few short years, our Powder Ridge was, for generations, names and the issues we faced will a part of our town fabric, a source of be long forgotten. The way I look at great pride (and a number of roit, the next generations are depend- mances). From the foreclosure and ing on us to keep this fine town in bankruptcy days, the town’s intersuspended animation, with a few ex- est and what the citizens wanted ceptions. was never unclear to the adminisSpeaking of issues faced, 2011 is tration. So for the last three years, coming to a close. In it we received we went looking for someone who three weather-related “wake-up saw what we saw, whose dream was calls”: the three feet of snow with ours. The root problem is that what roof cave-ins last winter, Hurricane others saw was a five million dollar Irene and lately the fluke snow- investment in a three-month weathstorm. These three events in 10 er-dependent business with no asmonths did consume a lot of re- surances of the needed “off season” sources individually and as a town. venue being approved. The good Murphy’s Law was made clear. Con- news is that we continue to converse sider yourself reminded that winter with interested parties. Funny thing is coming along with the usual zero- is that, every week, I remind people degree nights. If we get another 100 that the number one reason we percent electric outage, we will be in bought/secured the 250 acres was to trouble. As to the brush, we picked prevent 72 single family homes from up hundreds of loads along every being built. That we did! street. If the brush was picked up on And finally, finally, this will be your street once, there is a possibili- my last Town Times transmission in ty that the road crew may not be 2011. We as a people have lived a life back until spring, depending on second to none. We have much to be when/if winter storms arrive. thankful for this Christmas season. Please keep in mind that there will We have educated our children; we be a hefty taxpayer cost for dispos- have hundreds of volunteers who ing of the brush once we assemble fill in all the down home small town and FEMA measures the volume. If needs. We have a great park, a great you can, before the brush becomes lake, open spaces to enjoy, clubs of frozen, bring your own brush to the every sort, great town employees transfer station. It will help. and steady, dependable habits. We Mark your calendar — on Feb. 6, continue to be what Middlefield and 2012, we will be having our town Rockfall have always been. meeting that was opened and postMerry Christmas and a happy poned this week. At that meeting, New Year to all.

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Instead of another tie or scarf, perhaps you could surprise them with a goat! Many nonprofits offer alternative gift opportunities. Some, such as Network for Good and the Greater Good Network, sell gift cards or certificates allowing the recipient to choose the charity or cause they want to support. If you prefer to keep your support local, we share some unique gifts offered by charities highlighted by the Town Times throughout the last year. Unlike that tie or scarf, donations for these gifts are tax-deductible. HELO (Home Education Love Opportunity) has a range of gift ideas from goats and chickens to playground equipment. Cards are sent to recipients announcing your gift of laughter, knowledge, shelter or fitness. More details can be found on HELO’s website, or e-mail or call me — I love to talk about Haiti! In addition to child sponsorship and donations to its general fund, Oaxaca

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24th, nearly everyone in Sweden is glued to their television sets, watching Disney cartoons that are dubbed in Swedish. It’s always the same cartoons, save for the last 10 minutes of the hour, which vary every year. It’s a tradition that began in 1959, when televisions were new in Sweden and Christmas was the only time when Swedes could watch our cartoons. It may also be reminiscent of days of old when people gathered around the fire and listened to fairy tales.

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In 1998 my son, Ryan Barfield, went to Sweden as an exchange student from Coginchaug Regional High School for his senior year. After his graduation in June of 1999, he returned to the States with his fellow AFS students but moved back to Sweden in December of that year. He now calls Sweden home. I understand why he fell in love with the country. Old World charm and traditions abound, never more so than at Christmas. And with the help of my son’s input and a little research on my own, I’d like to give you a glimpse into the magic of a Scandinavian Christmas.

sees a Christmas jamboree, or fair, in town, with stands and Christmas music. December 13, believed long ago to be the shortest day of the year, is St. Lucia Day. St. Lucia was the patron saint of light, and this day honors her, as well as casts a hopeful eye to the ensuing emergence from winter’s darkness. It is celebrated in churches and schools, with a procession led by the prettiest girl in the town, usually in her late teens, wearing a crown of candles and dressed in a white dress with a red sash. And while waiting for those longer days, Swedes like to snuggle up with their traditional Christmas drink, glogg, which is red wine sprinkled with spices, raisins and almonds. Sometimes rum or cognac may also find its way into the cup. On Dec. 23, a ham is baked in preparation for Christmas Eve, which is the big day. Everyone tastes the ham on that evening, and in the early afternoon of the 24th there is a traditional Christmas smorgasbord of ham, pickled herring, ribs, meatballs, a potato casserole with anchovies, a red beet salad and a plethora of pastries. From 3 to 4 p.m. on the

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Durham Government Calendar

Call to a special town meeting

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, December 19 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen in the Town Hall third floor meeting room Tuesday, December 20 7 p.m. — Agriculture Commission at Town Hall Wednesday, December 21 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning

A special town meeting of the Electors and Citizens qualified to vote at town meetings of the town of Durham will be held in the third floor meeting room at Town Hall on Monday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. for the following purpose: To transfer $52,971 from #9685 Highway Equipment Reserve Fund to #3005 Highway Equipment for the down payment and/or first lease payment on a new Freightliner dump truck and $116,538 to #6700-483 Public Works Vehicles for the purchase of a new F350, a used F350, sanders for the F350 trucks and another vehicle to be determined for the sanitarian as recommended by the Board of Finance (BOF) at their meeting of Dec. 6. To transfer $1,200 from #9345 Conservation Barn Maintenance Reserve Fund to #6700-485 CIP-Conservation for Barn Maintenance as recommended by the BOF at their meeting of Dec. 6. To transfer $12,784 from the Undesignated and Unreserved balance in the Reserve Fund and $6,951 from #9940 Emergency Management Reserve Fund to #6700-560 EOC Relocation Project as recommended by the BOF at their meeting of Dec. 6.

Fatal accident involving resident

On Dec. 7 at 4:54 p.m., Irving Johnston, of Durham, was traveling in the left of two lanes on Route 17 northbound, just north of its intersection with Route 147 in Durham. Steady rain caused wet road conditions, and Johnston collided with a pedestrian, 69-year-old Joan Leighton-Smith, who was attempting to cross Route 17.

Leighton-Smith sustained fatal injuries, and Johnston was subsequently charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Johnston was provided a court date of Dec. 15 at the Superior Court in Middletown and was released on a $500 non-surety bond. The case remains under investigation. Received from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety / Division of State Police, Troop F

Planning and Zoning Richard Eriksen opened the Dec. 7 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) with a warm welcome to new members. The agenda was amended to add election of officers. With no public comment, the commission’s attention returned to Graphite Die Mold’s site plan review for an addition to their facility at 19 Airline Drive. Anthony Sasso appeared for his father Louis, presenting a revised site plan

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everyone else. Colegrove will mail a new draft permitted use table to members before the next meeting. Under zoning enforcement, Colegrove reported on his progress with non-compliant signs and reported a delay in investigating the paving company on Route 79 and hazardous materials on a Higganum Road property, as the DEEP representative has not been available. Chris Flanagan asked about the progress with RSD13 regarding the unfinished bathrooms and gate at the athletic fields. Colegrove reported that his phone calls have not been returned. Eriksen indicated that residents are held to time limits, and RSD13 should be held to them as well. Members requested that Colegrove send a letter to the Board of Education requesting someone come before the commission to modify the permit if unable to complete the project due to lack of funding. Under the town planner’s report, Colegrove indicated that the proposed changes to bond requirements are ready to go to public hearing as the regional review responses have come in. Jan Melnik will e-mail a synopsis of proposed changes to new members to catch them up on the issue. Once approved by the commission, the proposed change will go to public hearing. Colegrove received a re-

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Middlefield Town Briefs

Friday, December 16, 2011

Board of Finance

Adams agreed but expressed her concern that there is no backup, hoping the new accounting software will be less proprietary so that someone could step in should Geruch be out again. Lucy Petrella expressed gratitude to town employees and boards for doing such a good job with finances. Rusilowicz indicated that copies of the audit will be available at the town clerk’s office and submitted his proposal for renewal of his contract for the board’s review. Donna Golub addressed the board in support of Rusilowicz’ contract renewal, stating that he has been very helpful and is willing to spend time going over reports and making recommendations.

Adams reported on a joint meeting of representatives from Durham, Middlefield and RSD13, indicating it was a preliminary meeting to investigate how the towns can work together to be more effective and save money. Laura Francis proposed the meeting having seen the successful collaboration during Storm Albert. Adams report-

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, December 20 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Wednesday, December 21 7 p.m. — Metacomet Regional Windfarm Committee ed that the selectmen and boards of finance of each town were present and discussed possible sharing of IT personnel and equipment replacement. Yamartino expressed the hope that there would be future meetings to discuss the school budget; Pe-

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Adams reported on storm costs and FEMA reimbursements, sharing that the situation is not as bad as they first thought. The board should not need to go to a town meeting to request additional funds because FEMA funds are coming in to counter most of the expenses. She reported that Hurricane Irene expenses were paid out of line items with the exception of LED signs on Route 66; $1,900 was paid out of the contingency fund to cover Irene-related expenses not paid under existing line items. Bob Yamartino stated his prefer-

Mary Wolak asked that the board start to consider how to best manage the budget going forward with the loss of anticipated income from the sale of Powder Ridge and the

expenses of two catastrophic storms, suggesting the board start to prepare and plan how to make necessary adjustments. Adams agreed, stating it is a good time to evaluate their options as the board starts work on the next budget.

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Rebecca Adams called the Dec. 8 meeting of the Middlefield Board of Finance (BOF) to order, welcoming new members James Irish and Mary Wolak. She then turned the floor over to Al Rusilowicz for presentation of the town audit. Rusilowicz gave brief background to new members, explaining that he was hired by the board to prepare the audit as required by state statute. Rusilowicz went through the budget summary, answered questions and concluded that the town is in very good financial condition and there are no internal control or compliance issues at Town Hall, adding that Joe Geruch does a great job and is one of the best financial directors he’s worked with.

ence to keep the line item created at the last meeting to make it clear which were storm-related expenses to facilitate the next budget process. Adams indicated that Geruch is tracking all storm-related expenses. Discussion ensured about the best way to track expenses and reimbursements and the board decided to have Geruch explain how he wants to account for them.

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EDGE (Continued from page 7) high school kids. There’s a group of kids making the right decisions, and this is something they can be part of.” The role model program sees to it that every eighth grade health class has a visit from a pair of role models from the high school EDGE (who have received training at CRHS for the program they carry out at Strong School; they also attend the Strong School EDGE meetings). They talk about how they made the decision to be substance-free and what works for them. They share their

stories, and they give an accurate picture of high school so that the prospective ninth graders are not so worried. At the end of the role model program, there’s a question and answer session. Moen says, “We can expect them to ask the EDGE role models if they’ve been approached to use, and if so, how they handled it. The high schoolers lead this. We do very little.” Also on the agenda is an upcoming program called Sticker Attack. Both the high school and Strong School EDGE groups will help design stickers that have important messages for the adults in the community regarding kids and substance use. “It will empower them by giving them a voice,” says Moen. “They’ll be reminding adults that it’s illegal to give kids alcohol.” In the spring, they will have a communitywide campaign aimed at parents called Responsible Hosting. The stickers that the students will have made will go on the bottles and bags at the liquor stores with the re-

minder that it is illegal to give alcohol to minors and that it is not good for them. Says Moen, “We hope that the kids come up with their own ideas about how to educate their peers as well. Our job is to get a leadership group in school who can deliver that message better than we can. Peers are a powerful source.” On Dec. 19, there will be an assembly at Strong School, given by Lauren Ianucci, called Katie’s Gift. Katie DeCubellis was an eighth grader who was killed by a drunk driver on Oct. 29, 1999. Ianucci, one of her best friends, is the youth coordinator for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and she’s making sure that Katie’s death was not in vain. Katie’s Gift, the program she created, is a MADD presentation for middle school students, warning against the dangers of underage drinking. The goal is “to save young lives through the education of students in order to empower them with the information they need to

Friday, December 16, 2011 make the healthy decision to preserve their futures.” The EDGE members will be a big part of the event. The Strong School EDGE will introduce Ianucci, pass out educational materials and encourage their classmates to join their group. Members from the CRHS EDGE will conduct the discussion that follows. After the holidays, members of the Strong School EDGE will design and choose their own projects in order to help their fellow students make good choices. The group is growing, and Moen says that is “proof of the pudding” that they are getting the message out there. Eighth grader Dana Hoffman thinks this is a great organization because it has so many activities and because “it has a very comforting feel. We can talk about whatever we need to talk about.” And eighth grader Brooke Troutman says, “It’s really important that kids take part in this because it helps them to stay away from drugs and

to make good decisions about their lives.”

Moen stresses the active role the students play in EDGE, saying that she and Beers remain in an advisory role. “We want the kids to have leadership roles in everything that EDGE does. The more leadership they have and the more they feel valued by their peers and the community, the better decisions they will make.”

“This will help them to steer their own ship,” says Beers.

Moen adds, “When you see our teens as future leaders of our community, there’s no better way to spend your time than to help them make good decisions and to help them grow and see their own leadership potential. We need to invest in them as much as we invest in anything else in this great big world of ours.

“If we can help our kids grow up into healthy, responsible leaders, our world will be in great hands.”

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Creative Arts Reminder

Getting into the giving spirit

This year’s Creative Arts issues, Dec. 30 and Jan. 6, will have a new theme: Hope. Send us artwork, poems, photographs, essays, etc. on what hope means, what it looks like, what you’re hopeful for or anything having to do with hope. Please include your name with the submission. You can e-mail submissions to news@towntimes.com, send to P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 or drop it off in person at 488 Main Street in Middlefield by Dec. 22. We can’t wait to see what you all come up with this year! Sincerely, Town Times

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Sweden (Continued from page 11) Christmas Day is quiet. It’s a day of eating leftovers and parties for the young. The drinking age is 18, and those between the ages of 18 and 25 usually go out to clubs in the evening. The day after Christmas is also a holiday. There are no celebrations, but the stores are closed; most people are off work, and there are less trains and buses running. I have spent two Christmases in Sweden, and they are memories I will always cherish. There was a calmness that does not usually characterize our American Christmases. No hurrying and scurrying, no frenzy. Just an easing into the season and enjoying all its many splendors. And the glogg. Let’s talk about that for a moment. Usually my choice of beverage is green tea, except when I go to Sweden at Christmastime and am seduced by the myriad wonders of their Christmas libation. It is sweet and delicious and warms you up from the inside out. It is liquid gold. Ryan and I would wrap ourselves up in blankets and sit out on his balcony, sipping our cup of good cheer and

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watching the world below us. It was indescribable joy. And of course, being there at Christmastime meant I was watching Donald Duck and company on Christmas Eve Day. Now that was an experience! When the show starts at 3 p.m., you will never hear anyone say, “I’ll be there in a minute.” No, they are there at 2:59. Not one moment will be missed. And there will be no talking, thank you very much, just plenty of laughter, as if they were watching it for the first time. Donald and his friends never cease to amuse them. I laughed because it was, to me, so funny to hear my childhood heroes talking in Swedish. I’m still giggling. One of those Christmases was spent at the home of Ryan’s former host family, and though his children were all grown, the father dressed

up as Tomten, probably for my benefit, and came from the woods, knocked on the door and unloaded a sack full of presents for us all once he had entered. I was like a little kid as I pressed my face up to the window and watched him coming our way. My son sees both the pros and cons, for him, of a Swedish Christmas. He echoes my sentiments about a more relaxed time of year there. “People are not as stressed here as they are in the States,” he says. “And it makes it a lot more enjoyable. Everyone gets a lot of vacation days, many of which they save for Christmas, and they just take it easy during the holidays. “The kids don’t get as much for Christmas. The focus is not so much on presents because people aren’t as materialistic, which gives them the time and space to enjoy the season for what it is.” They don’t decorate as much, and he does miss our decorations. They don’t have Christmas stockings, either, and he will see to it that his one-year-old son, Hayden, has one when he gets older. And he says that celebrating on the 24th makes him feel like he’s missing out on the suspense of Santa coming when you’re sleeping. “It feels like a bit of the magic is gone.” But not all the magic, thanks to Hayden. “You get the magic back when you see things through the eyes of your kids. The suspense I had as a child can be re-lived a bit through him.”

Croc collection The French Honor Society at CRHS is collecting crocs in all sizes to send to the HELO orphanage near Les Cayes, Haiti. A mission team will be visiting the orphanage the week after Christmas, and donations are being accepted at the school through Dec. 23. Kids’ sizes are most needed, but larger sizes for teenagers would be appreciated as well. Gently used crocs and monetary donations will also be accepted. Donations can also be dropped off at 43 Fowler Ave. in Durham.

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and cycle in and out of bloom all winter long. You can use the evergreen stems in winter window boxes and cut them to bring in the house in January, February and March. The buds will open and swell in a couple of days and keep on blooming for weeks. The final green-stemmed winter plant on my wish list is Scotch Broom (Cytisus). This plant really needs a welldrained soil. Being a legume in the pea family, it has very little fibrous roots and rocks easily in the wind. The long, linear stems break easily in heavy snow. My solution to the weaknesses of this plant is to cut it constantly, using the stems in patio pots, window boxes and evergreen arrangements right now. This creates a shorter, denser, heavier branched plant which can tolerate extreme winter conditions much better. My courtyard is at the site of a former inground swimming pool, so 40 yards of fill and topsoil added

The possibilities are actually quite vast for enhancing your view out the window as

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Bear hunters will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times

Sabbath, for which he paid a fine.

On a Sunday morning in 1744, Benjamin Miller shot the bear that had been pilfering his prize pigs for several months. Later that day, he was arrested and brought before a magistrate in Durham. His crime? Profaning the

The irreverent Mr. Miller was among the first three families to settle the Middlefield section of Middletown in 1700, along with Samuel Allen and Samuel Wetmore. These “Outlivers,” as they were known in Middletown proper, lived some distance

apart, and this became the pattern of settlement. Unlike the typical New England village, centered around a town green and meeting house, Middlefield developed as a string of widely scattered farms, and, although they were likely as devoted to Congregationalism as their neighbors in nearby towns, it took awhile for this far-flung community to develop interest in gathering for religious and civic purposes. This was likely due to the fact that the seat of government was in the center of Middletown and participation in that government initially required membership in the Middletown church. It was not until 1743 that local residents expressed interest

in becoming a separate parish and petitioned the Connecticut Colony to allow them to do so. The impious bear-hunter Benjamin Miller was one of the founding members. Congregational Church The first meeting house was built on the present town green in 1745, and the Reverend Ebenezer Gould became its first pastor two years later. According to Long Ago, Not Far Away, a history of Middlesex County towns published in 1996, “Reverend Gould was dismissed after some controversy in 1756, never to preach again.” Several years went by before the town hired another minister, the Reverend Joseph Denison, who served

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the community until his death in 1770. He was so wellloved by the community that the ecclesiastical society voted to “pay for the mourning apparel at the funeral, all the expenses of his burial and to continue to pay his salary to his widow until the end of the year” (per Middlefield Centennial, published in 1966 for the town’s centennial celebration). Several years passed before they hired a third minister, Reverend Abner Benedict, who convinced most of his parish members to free their slaves, but ironically was dismissed and freed from his own responsibilities to the parish shortly thereafter. Lapses between ministers continued and are most likely due to the Great Awakening of diverse religious thought that was taking place throughout the colonies at the time when the first church was established in Middlefield. In other words, a respected position in the community no longer required that one be a member of the established church. The second congregational church building was erected on the same site in 1842 and continued as such until 1921, when the local Congregational and Methodist churches combined due to dwindling membership in both. For the next 10 years, services alternated between the two churches on a monthly basis until it was decided to move the entire congregation to the newer Methodist church across the street at the present day Federated Church location. Methodist Church According to the Middlefield Federated Church website, “The Middlefield Methodist Church held its first meeting in 1790. By 1834 Methodism had gathered such strength that a brick church was constructed across the road from the town green. From 1849 to 1852, professors and students from Wesleyan University supplied the pulpit.” Then in 1866 (the same year Middle-

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J. Hines at 10:30 a.m. According to Middlefield Centennial, “When the cornerstone of the original church was opened in 1965, it contained an Irish coin, an American coin, a copy of the Middletown Herald of Oct. 23, 1886, and a copy of an American Irish newspaper called See History, page 23 1190717

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served the local community from 1890 until the presentday church was built at the corner of Cherry Hill Road and Hubbard Street in the early 1960s. On Sept. 16, 1962, the last Mass was held at the Stowe Street location at 8 a.m., followed by an inaugural first service at the new church conducted by Norwich Diocese Bishop Vincent

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ing split multiple ways comes with challenges. At the meeting, the selectmen decided to look at a resolution signed by all members of the town’s Board of Finance (BOF) and go from there. “I am not opposed to doing something similar,” Francis said. The resolution from the BOF, which was sent to the General Assembly, states: “The peculiar decision to divide the state house and senate along different lines — neither of which is consistent with the current unresolved Congressional dividing line — will force Durham to generate multiple ballots for each election. It will likely require the purchase of additional voting machines, hiring of additional staff and possibly the need for additional polling stations. For a town of 7,000 residents with 5,200 registered voters, this is an unreasonable and unn e c e s s a r y encumbrance...The Board of Finance asks that you vote “NO” to the decisions made by the Reapportionment Committee in regards to Durham.” An update on the Public Works building came from Francis: “We’re on budget but about one month behind schedule.” Brush pick-up after the October storm has finally begun, and town officials are meeting frequently with FEMA representatives, according to Francis. Francis reported that a joint meeting with Middlefield and the Board of Education resulted in the groups agreeing to explore partnering with IT resources. Resignation/appointments The board approved attorney Robert Poliner as town attorney and the law firm of Halloran & Sage as special counsel. Francis announced the resignation of Norm Jason from the Historic District Commission, and the board approved a handful of end-of-year appointments, the remainder of which will be approved next week.

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drums, in a highly contemporary, cutting-edge format.” Ministries include seminars and support for divorced individuals and those suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction.

In this undated photo, Sunday school children parade by the old Congregational church on the green. day Vigil Mass takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. There will be a 4 p.m. children’s pageant on Christmas Eve, followed by a choir concert with a seven-piece orchestra at 9:30 p.m. and Mass at 10 p.m. Christmas Day there will be one service at 10 a.m.

vices are held on Sundays at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m., as well as on Thursdays at 7 p.m. According to their website, “Music is a major feature of our worship, and instruments range from electric guitars to bass, as well as from piano and organ to synthesizers, percussion and

The church’s youth group operates a coffee bar before and after services which, according to Pastor Leal, “rivals anything you could get at Starbucks.” Proceeds from the coffee bar go directly toward youth service projects.

In recognition of the fact that families tend to travel extensively at Christmastime and have conflicting responsibilities, Victory Christian Church members enjoyed a Christmas pageant last week, and services will be held at the usual times on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Victory Christian Church A virtual newcomer to church life in Middlefield, Victory Christian Church was established in 1986 by Pastor Peter Leal and his wife Debbie. The independent, non-denominational Christian church is located near the corner of Route 66 and Jackson Hill Road. Ser-

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Christmas Eve Services St. Colman Catholic Church, 145 Hubbard St. in Middlefield. There will be a 4 p.m. children’s pageant, followed by a choir concert with seven piece orchestra at 9:30 p.m. and Mass at 10 p.m. Please call 860-349-3868 for more info. Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, directly across from Strong School. Family

service begins at 4:30 p.m. and will include the annual children’s Christmas pageant, blessing of the crèche, joyous singing of Christmas carols and the celebration of holy Eucharist with a special children’s homily. The traditional Midnight Mass will begin at 11 p.m. The service will include the Epiphany choir, musical accompanists, Christmas carols and the celebration of the holy Eucharist of the nativity. For more info, please call Father Anthony C.

Dinoto, interim vicar, at 860-349-9644. Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. There will be candlelight worship services at 7 and 11 p.m. For more info, please call 860349-9881. United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St. There will be Christmas services at 7 p.m., a carols and candles service for families, and at 10 p.m., a carols and candles service with holy communion. Call 860349-3683 for more informa-

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quest from Joan Malloy to release a bond on 57 Ozick Drive and went out to inspect the premises. He indicated that all issues raised by Curtis had been addressed, but the site plan is missing. Eriksen indicated that Malloy or her representative needs to come before the commission to assure members that all requirements have been met before the bond can be released. With business at hand wrapped up, the commission’s attention turned to election of officers. Lisa Davenport moved to nominate a slate of officers: Eriksen (chair), Frank DeFelice (vice chair) and Catherine Devaux (secretary). Flanagan, citing the town charter, moved to approve officers individually, not as a slate. An in-depth discussion ensued, debating the merits of nominating a slate versus nominating individuals, tradition, democracy and transparency. Motions flew — the slate as presented was defeated, nominations opened and ultimately officers were voted on individually. The winners are: Richard Eriksen, chair; Ralph Chase, vice chair; and Catherine Devaux, secretary. (Elisabeth Kennedy/In attendance)

Tucked back in the quaint neighborhood of Lakeview Place in Middlefield, Sandy and George Ennever are showing holiday spirit and cheer — a canoe filled with wrapped presents — appropriate for their location in the Lake Beseck community! “We drag the canoe up from the lake and fill it with Christmas presents,” said Sandy. “And my husband puts bricks in the boxes to weigh them down.” The Ennevers have been decorating their canoe for years, and last year they snapped a photo and used it for holiday cards. If you’re in the Lake Beseck area, especially in the evening when the lights will be glowing, stop by to appreciate the lakeside scene. It will put a smile on your face. Photo by Stephanie Wilcox

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Along with his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Marie Schoen of West Haven and Dr. Maureen Margaret Krajeski of Rowley, MA; a sister, Maryann Falvey of Middletown; and a grandson, Griffon Krajeski. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Middlefield Federated Church with Rev. Dr. Dale H. Azevedo officiating. Burial was private in Middlefield Cemetery.

Raymond Nathan D’Auria, Jr., 54, of Durham, beloved husband of Flor M. (Velez) D’Auria, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in New Haven, he was the son of Raymond and Jane (Sullivan) D’Auria, Sr., of Florida. Raymond lived most of his life in Durham where he was a member of the United Churches of Durham and worked for Transformer Technology in Durham for over 25 years. Raymond was

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Judith F. Gastler, 66, wife of Harold Gastler, died on Monday, Nov. 28, after a courageous, long battle with several illnesses. Born in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Robert Faris and Nina Faris Cheney. Judy was a graduate of Marietta College in Marietta, OH. In earlier years, she was the PTA president at several Chesapeake schools. She held various offices in the Virginia Federation of Republican Women, Central Chesapeake Republican

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After the Storm, a non-profit foundation whose mission is to help breast cancer survivors heal and restore balance to their lives. This includes helping women get the integrative therapies that Willett found so helpful. In 2011, the organization will surpass the $20,000 mark in funds raised, quite an accomplishment for any new notfor-profit endeavor.

Upon accepting the Howard Kelley Award, Willett acknowledged that, were it not for her cancer diagnosis, none of these good works would have happened. In fact, she concedes that her work with After the Storm has turned Willett into the involved, confident, well-spoken person she has become. In the process, her foundation has provided assistance to breast cancer patients at Middlesex and has now expanded into other medical centers in Connecticut, as well.

Willett also commented on the personal relationship she and her parents, Helen and George, had with Howard Kelley and his family. Kelley’s widow, Renee, who attended the CVEF event on Dec. 1, noted how pleased and proud her husband would be with CVEF’s choice of Christine as the first recipient of the award in her husband’s memory.

CVEF was founded in March 2008 as an independent education foundation. The mission of CVEF is to promote excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the community and to support lifelong learning in Durham and Middlefield by giving grants and sponsoring programs. For more information, please visit www.coginchaugvef.org.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Lady Devils dominate Warriors By Alan Pease Special to the Town Times

This week the Coginchaug boys will start their season, featuring a senior laden team.

Alison Luther, on the disabled list, was the only player not to get time, as Sidney Trusty and Mikayla Wyskiel also played.

They lost five graduating seniors from last year’s 15-9 team, including the scoring of Tommy Ryan, the ball handling of EJ Luther and the hustle of Andrew Markoski, all starters last season. Also gone are Roby Granger and Jay Norton, who both played valuable minutes.

By the time you read this, the girls will have hosted the Lady Rams from Old Saybrook, and tonight (Friday, Dec. 16) they will travel to the Truman School in New Haven to play the Howling Wolves of Hyde. Coginchaug is 1-0.

The leader of this year’s team without question will be Erikson Wasyl, who scored almost one third of the team’s points last season. Getting Erikson some help in the ball-handling department will be key to this year’s success. The next

Beyond these three, I expect that almost anyone can get some playing time. Based on last year, I would expect Sam Baker and Alec Corazinni to be prime contenders for starting time. However, if any of the other seniors — Luke Bogdanski, Kevin Gawron or Jake Teitelbaum — or even the juniors — Jackson Doyle or Mike Bongiorno — can impress coach Todd Salva, I suspect the playing time is theirs to be had. I don’t know what year Alex Ko-

trady is in, but he rounds out the roster for the Devils.

Normally, each season I try to sit down with Coach Salva before the season starts, but I never could find the time this year, so I don’t know as much about the team’s prospects as I’d like to. However, with only three non-seniors on the roster this season, I would hope for at least tournament participation at season’s end, and, with Erikson’s talent and the experienced inside presence of Ethan and Brock, more might be possible.

By the time you read this, they will have traveled to the defending state champion Valley Regional. They will host Old Saybrook on Monday, Dec. 19, and Enfield on Thursday, Dec. 22.

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derstand the budget if they are to explain it to taxpayers. Yamartino would like to see the same types of controls in place for the towns also apply to the school budget and would like to see budget to actual. All expressed hope that the new financial director will bring progress. Adams will reach out to the new financial director and invite BOE members to meet with the BOF in January. The board’s attention turned to election of officers, voting in Lucy Petrella, chair; Rebecca Adams, vice chair; and Bob Yamartino, secretary. (Elisabeth Kennedy/In attendance)

bounds. Jessica Solomon had three rebounds, two points, two steals and an assist. Olivia Corazinni scored three and added two steals and a rebound. Andrea Braga stole the ball twice, freshman Audrey Arcari scored two and Kasi Whitaker and Caryn Sibiski each grabbed a rebound.

most tested player is Ethan Donecker, who will bring experience, solid rebounding and an inside scoring threat to the table. Right behind him with much the same skill set is Brock Hoyt, who did get some starting exposure last year and will be a capable big man.

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On Thursday, Dec. 8, Sam Mancinelli of the Coginchaug Lady Devils scored the first six points at the Valley Warriors game, and the Devils never looked back, finishing with a 56-21 win. They completely dominated on defense, allowing only six points in each of the first two periods and shutting Valley out in the third period before letting up a bit in the final period to allow nine points. They led 20-6 after the first period, 29-12 at the half and 48-12 after three, leading to the final 56-21. Audrey Biesak led Coginchaug with 17 points, adding three each of rebounds, steals and assists. Sam Mancinelli contributed 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Morgan Kuehnle had four each of points, rebounds and steals, adding two assists and a block. Lauren Esposito had six points, three assists and two steals. Kim Romanoff had three each of rebounds, points and steals, adding two assists. Off the bench, Katelyn Williams had a strong game with six points and three re-

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