Volume 17, Issue 43
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
Sales contract for Powder Ridge approved by Middlefield BOS Sue VanDerzee Town Times At a special meeting attended by over two dozen residents on Jan. 31, the Middlefield Board of Selectmen (BOS) voted unanimously to approve a sales contract for the 250-acre Powder Ridge property to Alpine Associates of Crested Butte, Colorado. Terms of the sale include a $1 million price tag, with a $25,000 deposit due at contract signing, $275,000 at closing and the remaining $700,000 is seven annual installments of $100,000 each. Also included, in the selectmen’s view as part of the purchase “price,” is the commitment by Alpine Associates to spend at least $2 million on “permanent improvements” to the site within the first two years, and the further commitment to restore downhill skiing within two years of the closing.
Both the $1 million cash payment and the $2 million in improvements will be secured by separate mortgages held by the town of Middlefield. In addition, Middlefield will hold the development rights to the property so that Alpine Associates, as well as any other possible future owners, will be limited in their use of the property to activities that fall under the category of “outdoor recreational facility.”
property going to the town in the event that facility is closed.
A further conservation easement will be placed on the 4-5-acre open field adjoining Powder Hill Road. The field, in order to preserve the viewscape, can be used only for haying and excess parking for a particular short-term purpose with no actual parking improvements allowed.
The quad chairlift must remain on-site for at least seven years, without written approval from the town to remove it.
The reversion clause in the Nerden Camp quit claim deed, originally granted by Zemel Brothers in 1966, will remain as is, with ownership of the Nerden Camp
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Additionally, the town will retain “easement in gross” rights over the property to access any aboveground water sources for firefighting both on the property and at surrounding properties. The town will also retain, for three years from the date of closing, the right to conduct a wind energy feasibility study.
The text of the agreement, which comes with nine attached “exhibits,” or equipment lists, actual mortgage documents, etc., is available by email from the town clerk’s office. The entire document runs 78 pages. The agreement itself is 12 pages. Attorney John Corona, See Powder Ridge, page 8
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Sara Kennedy, of Middlefield, created an ever-lasting bond with Mydlie, a little girl living in Haiti, where Sara and her mom, Elisabeth, traveled last month to visit the HELO houses. See more photos from the Haiti trip along with a full story of Sara’s experience on page 9. Photo submitted by Sara and Elisabeth Kennedy
Snow day update
The roof of the Middlefield Community Center was being cleared on Tuesday, Feb. 1, as the snow began to fall...again. Residents and businesses were advised to clean off their roofs to prevent damage that was expected to occur with the accumulation of snow and ice this week. Photos by Cheri Kelley
At the time of printing, there had been seven snow days for Regional School District 13. The last three days will be made up during April vacation, as there are only four snow days built into the district’s calendar. RSD13 would like families to plan for these changes. As the weather continues, updates will be made.
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Strong School Reads! On Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m., parents, students and various community members will split into small book discussion groups at Strong School to discuss Farewell to Manzanar, the true story of a Japanese American family during WWII, by Jeanne Wakatsuki and James D. Houston. Community members will act as facilitators for the group, and there will be a lively exchange of thoughts and opinions regarding the book. If interested in participating, please contact Joanne Badin, joannebadin@sbcglobal.net, or call 860-349-8984; students may sign up by seeing Mr. Klimas at Strong School. The
Town Times Community Briefs book is available at the Levi Coe, Durham and Strong School libraries. The snow date is Feb. 15.
K-Club dinner The K-Club, 168 Main St. in Rockfall, is hosting a baked stuffed shrimp dinner on Feb. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 860-347-9521 for more information and to make reservations.
Coginchaug Family Night Coginchaug Boys Basketball presents Family Night on Friday, Feb. 11. Bring the entire family to the Maynard Stender gymnasium at Coginchaug High School and cheer on the “Blue Devils” as
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and Sunday, skilled chainsawwielding ice artists from around the country will be going head-to-head carving ice to beat the clock, and each other, while creating fantastic ice sculptures.” All the sculpted ice-block art produced in the course of the Ice Wars competition will be put on exhibition for upclose inspection by Winterfest visitors. “The event is a contest judged on physical effort and aesthetics,” said Ice Wars’ producer Bill Covitz, owner of Ice Matters in Waterbury. “Visitors to the Ice Wars event will also play a role in deciding the winner by voting for their favorites,” said Covitz, himself an internationally renowned ice carver and former national champion. Ice Wars will be great family fun. In honor of the big 40’ x 60’ tent required to keep the sun’s ultra-violet rays from melting the ice, the theme of the competitive event is “Under the Big Top.” Contestants will all work Big-Top Circus graphics into their sculptures for the added enjoyment of the
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. In last week’s “Cooperstown dreams really do come true” article, Artie Koba’s name should also have been included in the cutline for the attached photo.
younger fans. Also on the Winterfest agenda – snow or no snow – are horse-drawn wagon rides, fruit-tree pruning demonstrations provided by expert Lyman arborists, Siberian husky sled dog mushing demonstrations and free-prize raffles. If temperatures and snow conditions allow, other activities are planned. Indoor experiences will be focused on food from 12 to 4 p.m. In addition to Big Y Market, other sponsors of Lyman’s 2011 Winterfest include; Benefit Resource Group, LLC of Farmington, Liberty Bank of Middlefield, Guida’s Dairy in New Britain, All-Waste Inc. of Hartford and N&D Sports, in Hamden.
Farmers Market Come to the Indoor Winter Farmers Market at the Dudley Farm held on the first Saturday of the month, February thru May (2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7/11). Market hours are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Produce, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jam, farm fresh eggs, handcrafted soaps, jewelry, greeting cards and more! The Dudley Farm is located in North Guilford at the corner of routes 77 & 80. For further info please call 860-349-3917.
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The Greenbackers are looking for secure barns to house the calves that have been displaced after the snow caused the roof of their calf barn to collapse last week. Melissa stated. The Greenbackers need to remove the calves and place them in a safe secure location, and remove the snow from the barn
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Many elementary students throughout District 13 begin their school mornings with counting tools such as blocks, pennies, sticks and hash marks to record the total number of days they’ve been in school. Not to spoil the suspense, but next school year those kids will tally up 182 days. That’s the total number in the 2011-12 school calendar approved by the Board of Education on Jan. 20. The calendar, designed by Superintendent Sue Viccaro and the administrative team, is shaped by tradition, the demands of the state, the needs of parents, teachers and students and then battered by the whims of nature. Some calendar issues have no flexibility. The state requires 180 school days and oversees the CMT and CAPT testing, scheduled again next year for March. Holidays are also sacrosanct. Next year, Christmas falls on a Sunday with students getting a half day on the Friday before. New Year’s Day also arrives on a Sunday with students getting Monday, Jan. 2, off. Parents expect vacation time and time to recover from the vacation time. The first day of school for students in 2011-12 is Sept, 1, a Thursday, giving the students two days of school before Labor Day weekend. Professional development needs chip away at District 13’s calendar without eliminating entire days. In 2011-12, there are five delayed openings of two hours. These days are spread through the school year, between six and 10 weeks apart, allowing teachers to meet in teams for long term planning. Spacing the days out gives teachers time to implement their plans and monitor their success. Board of Education members have received some complaints from parents about the inconvenience of delayed openings in the current year but will use the same system next year. The board said it is willing to change next year’s calendar if there’s a ground swell of opposition, though
some members suggested that using a different model would not accomplish the goals of professional development and noted that BASREP (Before and After School Recreation Enrichment Program) at Korn School has offered a limited program of child care on those days. According to their websites, other districts have different ways of scheduling professional development days after the first day of school. Meriden lists only two such days early in their calendar, but they are full days. Middletown uses two full days, plus seven shortened days throughout the year that differ for the high, middle and elementary school levels. Wallingford lists five staff development dates after the first day of school, each time closing school for the entire day. Next school year’s calendar was also designed to follow the new state law requiring the option of a second conference for all grades, adding two early dismissal days in March. This year’s calendar had to be amended after the law passed. If the winter of 2011-12 is anything like the current winter, April vacation will be a largely theoretical concern. Beyond four days added to June, snow days will again be made up from the start of April vacation. Should the district exhaust April vacation, the current plan calls for excess days to be added to the end of the already-extended June. The school calendars come out far enough in advance to allow planning time for teachers and parents, although calendars, like the law and the weather, are subject to change.
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Improv Techniques for Better Job Interviews Melanie Szlucha is the featured speaker for this program from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hubbard Room at the Russell Library, 123 Broad Street in Middletown. She will review key techniques to use when you are asked unexpected questions during a job interview. Learn how to really listen to what other people are saying and trust your instincts before responding to “brain teaser” questions. There will be a series of group exercises to practice effective “improvisational” approaches. Strong School Reads This annual book discussion is for students, parents and community members to discuss the book Farewell to Manzanar, by Jeanne Wakatsuki and James D. Houston at 6:30 p.m. at Strong School. The snow date is Feb. 15.
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Durham/Middlefield Youth & Family Services DMYFS Winter Programs, Session II There’s something for every teen from jewelry-making to sculpture, Wii fun and more! Programs begin the week of March 28. Registration deadline is March 21. Go to www.dmyfs.org to download the registration form and mail to DMYFS. Wii Challenge: Super Mario Brothers, Wii Sports and more! Grades 7-10 Mondays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Three week session: March 28 through April 11 Location: Durham Library on the lower level Event is free and snacks are included. Wii Challenge is an opportunity for teens to experience the new era of Wii with Super Mario Brothers, Wii Sports Resort; Dance, Dance Revolution and more. We will also check out Wii Fit with activities including skateboarding, yoga, ski jumping and even balloon popping. All this and more Wii games will keep you having fun! Game Room Madness Grades 5-6 Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Three week session: March 29 through April 12 Location: DMYFS Game Room, 405 Main St. in Middlefield Fee: $15 for session and includes a healthy snack. Join us at DMYFS for two hours of ping-pong, foosball, basketball free throws, air hockey and PS2 gaming system fun. We’ll even crack open a few classic board games or check out an old movie now and then so there will be something for everyone. Arrangements can be made to take the school bus to DMYFS. Sculpture Workshop Grades 7-10 Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Three week session: March 30 through April 13 Location: Durham Activity Center (DAC), 350 Main St. in Durham Instructor: Alicia Melluzzo, artist and gallery owner Call for fee information. Create a relief sculpture of your choosing from start to finish including sculpting a mold, casting and final painting and finishing. This class will be an opportunity to explore sculpting with Alicia! Arrangements can be made to take the school bus to the DAC. Jewelry and Beading Workshop Grades 7-10 Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Three week session: March 31through April 14 Location: DAC, 350 Main St. in Durham Instructor: Marcy LaBella, artist Call for fee information. Join Marcy and create amazing custom jewelry and beaded objects that will spark your creativity. Learn how to bend wire to create your own findings and leave with three distinctly unique projects you will be proud to show the world! Arrangements can be made to take the school bus to the DAC. Donations Needed for DMYFS Program: We are looking for the following items for our Jewelry and Beading class and would appreciate any donations greatly. Many of your old items can be de-constructed and re-used to make fun and unique jewelry items. If you want to donate, please contact us at jmoen.dmyfs@comcast.net Beads - leftovers from your projects are great Vintage or costume jewelry - especially beaded - we can take them apart and reconstruct them Old non-working watches - NOT DIGITAL Old necklace chains or buttons Jewelry finding such as clasps, ear wires, crimp beads, etc. 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, gauge copper or brass wire 22, 20, 18, 16, 14 gauge craft wire DMYFS would like to thank the Durham Middlefield Wellness Council for supporting our Winter Youth Programs. Their financial contribution makes it possible for us to offer affordable workshops for our community’s youth! Call 860-349-0258 with questions or for more information.
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Homeless in Middlesex County — locals experience the reality By Elisabeth Kennedy Special to Town Times Cars circle around a steel drum in an otherwise vacant parking lot. A small group of people form another circle around the drum, huddled around a roaring fire, not toasting marshmallows but deciding what one thing they would keep with them if they became homeless, and in what part of the country it might be better to be homeless. “I hate the cold,” explained Joanne Halibozek. “Last year I didn’t sleep worrying about frostbite and losing my toes. But, I will sleep out again because others do not have a choice – they have to sleep out, every day.” Teenagers Jacob Burt and Victoria Koch searched the star lit night, identifying the big and little dippers, undeterred by the cold. Sevenyear-old Madison curled up in her mother’s lap, still the best place in the world, even in the freezing cold. Seventeen members of the Middlefield Federated Church had just come from the Homeless Awareness Event at South Church in Middletown, joining approximately 10 other churches from Middlesex County. Ed Bonilla of United Way presented the Middlesex County Coalition of Housing and Homelessness’ (“MCCHH”) “An End in Ten program.” MCCHH is a coalition of community leaders, nonprofit organizations, government, business and faith
Madison, Tim and Tammy Burt, with Chewbacca, trying to stay warm by the fire. Photo by Elisabeth Kennedy including 17 million children, struggled with hunger in 2009. In Connecticut, one in seven households face food hardship, one in six children are food insecure. The CT Food Bank serves six of eight counties in Connecticut and serves 300,000 each year and an additional 1,800 children each week through the backpack program. Participants were again urged to stay involved, volunteer and support local and state food banks. The audience then heard from three leaders of the Homelessness Committee:
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Mayor Giuliano expressed surprise to see over 150 people at the event and urged continued involvement in the effort to end homelessness, stating that 90 percent of American families are just three months from personal bankruptcy, and many unforeseen circumstances can cause any of us to become homeless. He explained the city’s approach — not managing the problem, but solving it — and explained the strategic priorities of providing supportive and affordable housing first then services for mental health, addition, and other
issues that cause homelessness. According to Giuliano, in 2008 the homeless population cost the city $90,740. In 2009 that figure dropped to $17,480 due to preventative services put in place by MCCHH. Participants broke into groups to play “Hunger 101,” receiving an “identity” and budget to live by. Some were undocumented and thus ineligible for social services, others had a family, most had little cash to purchase food in their budgets. We visited food banks, and those eligible tried to apply for food and financial assistance. Groups came back together to discuss experiences and impressions. Most of us came away with a new understanding of food insecurity and the challenges of completing complicated paperwork in a foreign language, or the added challenge of not being able to apply due to legal status. I, personally, came away committed to donating to area food banks after repeated trips to the food bank yielded only potato chips and chocolate chip cookies. Can you feed yourself, let alone your family, on $1 per day? I couldn’t. However, the Connecticut Food Bank can: $1 donated to the food bank will provide three meals; $30 will feed one person for a month. Fifty million Americans,
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groups which have joined efforts to prevent and end homelessness by 2017. Bonilla presented statistics (3,829 homeless in CT: 2,508 adults, 521 families, 782 children*) and outlined plans and services put in place since 2007. The programs are working: Middlesex County has seen a 30 percent reduction in homelessness in single adults and 36 percent reduction among families, 49 units of supportive housing and 10 affordable housing units have been built, and prevention and assistance funding has kept families in their homes with one-time grants ($100,000 awarded to date to over 1,000 families). He urged the audience to stay involved and to get the word out – help is available.
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came to his aid. He described trying to find a warm place to sleep, huddling with his arms inside his shirt, trying to maintain body heat, and trips to the emergency room due to frostbite. He shared that the challenges we felt in “Hunger 101” are real, having to dig in restaurant including dumpsters for food, and ultimately going to jail for larceny. “I did what I had to do to survive,” he said. Carla’s mental health issues and schizophrenia led to addiction and homelessness off and on over the course of 25 years. She shared poetry written during a winter spent homeless after a shelter closed, forcing her to find shelter under a water tower. Her poetry was poignant and moving and hushed the crowd.
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From ‘Charlotte’s Web’ at Lyman School to ‘Law & Order’ on NBC By Cheri Kelley Town Times “Steve was delicious,” exclaimed a great white shark in a Snickers candy commercial that depicts a focus group of sharks discussing which human was tastier after eating different candies. This shark was born and raised in Durham, of all places — well, the actor who performed the voice-over was anyway. Michael Barra grew up in town, and this commercial is one of his latest projects. The Snickers commercial has become a viral video and is seeing a bit of controversy all over the web. Some say it is hilarious, while others think it is borderline “too much.” Whichever side you are on, it is definitely something to be remembered.
and Martin Scorsese’s daughter Domenica Cameron-Scorsese played a role in the production while she was attending Wesleyan University. It was during this experience that I decided that this was what I wanted to do. I haven’t really looked back since.” The Town Times asked if Barra considered himself at actor status and whether or not he felt like he has, “made it,” Barra responded, “I definitely consider myself an actor, though I did when I was in sixth grade and decided that this was my path in life. As far as having made it, I would say I am at the transitional stage
now, from unknown to working actor. I am starting to get more consistent work, and people in the industry are starting to know who I am. I still have a long way to go, but I am proud of where I am and very excited about the future.” Barra also appeared on NBC’s “Law & Order” twice. The first time was an “Under 5” role, which means that he had five or less speaking lines. In this role he was a skate shop clerk. The detectives came in, and asked him questions about the skates, which was a clue in the case. In the second role on “Law & See Barra, page 23
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cial. They used our movements as inspiration.” He had a great time with it and is very happy to have done the work. When asked if he knew at a young age that he wanted to be an actor, he said that he played Wilber in a performance of “Charlotte’s Web” at John Lyman School. He thought that it was fun, but he wasn’t sure then that this was what he wanted to do. Later on, when he was in sixth grade he went to a drama camp, in Cromwell where he performed in a show called Michael Barra, of Durham, “Front Street.” Barra stated, achieving his dreams one “It was based on the old Ital- role at a time. ian community in Hartford,
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I wanted to remind everyone that my new band will be at the Cypress on Saturday night, Feb. 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. We were booked as “Moving Kevin,” but as we markettested the name, it was not well received. We have decided to change it to “Casual Ties” though no tie is required to come (ha ha). Not everyone gets it right the first time, and we are comfortable that now we have it right. Just to recap, “Casual Ties” is Greg Johnson of Durham, Mike Vijda of Middletown, Dave Joslin of East Hampton, Art Kurpaska of Bristol and myself on bass. We have a very diverse list that includes Tom Petty, Green Day, Matchbox 20, Goo Goo Dolls,
The Stones and Collective Soul. It is a good mix of older stuff and newer hits that should please all. Dave’s sax, flute and harp will be featured, as well as Greg’s keys. Mike’s cutting guitar work is on the money and the rhythm section is killer. Casual Ties is very excited as this is our first job, and we can’t wait to get out and get going! We are unique enough that we feel the Cypress has not had anything like us before, and hopefully we will raise the bar (yes, pun intended)! We plan to start around 8 p.m. so come early to get a seat. Please tell all of your (our) friends so a great time can be had. Thanks for all past and future support. Doug Mentlick, Durham
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counsel for Alpine Associates, drafted the agreement, and Middlefield town attorney Ken Antin assembled the exhibits after months of negotiation between both parties. Antin, as well as town planner Geoff Colegrove, who was also involved in the process, were available at the meeting to walk the selectmen through the document before their vote. Antin went page by page through the 12-page agreement, with Colegrove adding background information as requested. The sale includes approximately 25 acres in Meriden and Wallingford combined, along with 220+/- acres in Middlefield. Public comment Following BOS approval, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw opened the meeting to public comment. Not surprisingly, there was plenty of it. Susan Maloney of 121 Powder Hill Rd. led off. “Who is Alpine? And I’m concerned the price of $1 million is too low,” she said. Selectman Mary Johnson explained that the major part of any property’s value is its value for development, particularly residential development, and that Alpine has given up that value. (For example, the town recently spent $118,000 for the development rights to 18 acres of property that used to be part of the Merriam Christmas Tree Farm in Rockfall. The town did not purchase the land; they purchased the rights to develop the land from owner Bob Merriam. That’s about $6,555 per acre for those rights. Using the same value for the rights at Powder Ridge, the town has forgone $1.44 million because they will retain the development rights, and thus a substantial portion of the value of the land. Adding $1 million
(Continued from page 1) and $1.44 million brings the value of the purchase not too far from the $2.75 million the town spent to purchase the property in 2008.) Former owner Ken Leavitt noted that it would be “easy” to fulfill the downhill ski area part of the contract. He added that he has a problem with one word of the agreement, “and that word is ‘paintball.’ I don’t approve of this activity,” he said. The word “paintball” actually appears, along with “snowboarding,” “ziplining” and “uses incidental thereto,” in Exhibit G (8). According to town planner Colegrove, the addition of those words is an attempt to bring up to date the catalogue of allowable uses originally developed in the 1970s. “At that time, nobody had heard of paintball, ziplines or snowboarding,” Colegrove continued, “but these activities have become popular components of outdoor recreation.” Even so, in order to conduct these activities, Alpine Associates, should they actually purchase the property, will need to file for a special permit with the Middlefield Planning and Zoning Commission and be approved. Audience member and resident Marianne Corona added a little historical perspective. “I was on the Planning and Zoning Commission when the application was first submitted for a four-person lift, and we denied it originally as ‘unsuitable.’ That seems a little absurd now.” She continued, “I can’t wait for the lights to go on again at Powder Ridge.” Several audience members asked if the success of the venture could be guaranteed, to which Brayshaw replied that the town’s guarantee was that they would hold two mortgages. “No-
body can guess the future,” he concluded. Resident Dwight Fowler thanked the participants for “their grueling effort over several years” to bring a potential buyer this far. “We have to give and take,” he continued, “if we want to have anything up there ever.” Finally, audience member Christine Leavitt asked about getting the word out to more people about subsequent meetings, perhaps through flyers in the Town Times. What happens next? This provided the perfect introduction to the process over the next 90 days. According to Brayshaw, the very next step is to have Alpine sign the approved document and hand over a check for $25,000 to be placed is escrow. After that, Brayshaw will sign the document. That will set the 90day clock ticking. During this time at least one, and possibly several, public hearings with Alpine Associates in attendance will be held so that townspeople can question them directly on their plans for Powder Ridge. Finally, the selectmen will call a town meeting to vote on the sale.
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A new day for Hartford I was tempted to start this column by stating that there is a new “climate” in Hartford, but that could be confused with all the snow that we are getting this year. There is, however, a distinctly new spirit and optimism in Hartford, engendered in great part by a new governor and about 20 new state legislators who will Sen. Ed help to give us a new start on some very old budget and economic problems. Governor Rell lived about an hour and a half from the State Capitol and elected to work out of her home most of the time. Governor Malloy, on the other hand, has moved his home from Stamford to the governor’s residence in Hartford, and his car can be seen at the Capitol in the early hours of the morning and the late hours of the evening. He is a governor with his hand on the wheel, and that is uplifting in a time of financial crisis. Part of our state crisis has been that we have over-borrowed in the last several years. We have sold enough state bonds so that the interest we pay to bondholders is 12 percent of the state budget, the highest in the country. We have totally exhausted our rainy day fund. My favorite magazine, “The Economist,” now calls Connecticut “Creditcutt!” Perhaps because Governor Malloy
was a city mayor, he well recognizes our credit problems and has made statements of firm opposition against extending our credit, particularly by borrowing to pay operating costs. Don’t miss his budget message on Feb. 16. Another one of my Senate colleagues has been convicted, this time for stealing from the state, and he has Meyer now resigned from the Senate. In this column, I have previously mentioned the conviction of another senator for taking bribes, another senator for racketeering and another senator for forgery, all in the six years that I have been serving. As a result, the print media has referred to our state as “Corrupticut.” I have introduced two bills which seek to improve our integrity. One is a Code of Legislative Conduct, and the other would establish a Senate Ethics Committee to deal with the misconduct and conflicts of interest of our members. Although it is still the early weeks of the 2011 session, neither of these bills has received the support of legislative leaders or otherwise moved. You may want to weigh in here. Let me close by issuing to each of you an invitation to come to the Capitol before we adjourn in June, observe our work and have a provocative luncheon with your state senator.
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Though I walk through the valley of middle school… Over the past five present to you a replus years as princi- Dr. Scott V. Nicol, principal worked version of a pal of Strong Middle submission from FebStrong School School, I have written ruary 2008. 17 articles for the Danielle Charette Town Times. Twelve had written an article of those articles were entitled, “Political Dico-written with Coginversity Thrives at chaug graduate Coginchaug.” In this Danielle Charette who now attends article she stated, “It’s within this atSwarthmore College in Pennsylva- mosphere of purposefully hooded pernia. Recently, I revisited these writ- sonal viewpoints of our instructors ings and found that many of the prin- that we can instead infuse, quite wonciples and messages hold true today. derfully, an exposure to these wider, Life as a middle schooler is challeng- self-discovering prospects.” Indeed, ing even for the most balanced of our she is a gifted writer and an independDurham and Middlefield teenagers. ent thinker. Danielle is adept at valuAdd in all of these recent snow days ing the opportunities she has received that disrupt the natural rhythms and schedule of a teen, and a recipe for See Middle School, next page stress is ripe. With this in mind, I
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‘I have never been so happy and fulfilled as I was that day’ my eyes to realize Christmas in January, Part II Sara’s Sara and Elisabeth Kennedy that if they can continue to play and story: laugh, I can do the When we first arsame on a tough day. rived in Port-au Their faces are still in Prince, I was overcome by sadness and shock by the my mind every day, making me state of Haiti. Seeing the damage of smile and giggle every so often, and I the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake on TV know they will stay in heart for the and first-hand are two shockingly rest of my life. I have never been so different experiences. The destruc- happy and fulfilled as I was that day, tion and chaos in the city is heart- knowing the children in HELO’s breaking, and a sight that could nev- neighborhood were fed a very er be described or portrayed in pic- healthy portion of food, and every tures. However, all of those feelings child received a new toy. The trip was one filled with many were erased during my most memorable day on the trip at the HELO emotions, veering between shock, sadness and extreme happiness. I houses. We visited the houses briefly on our plan on going back as often as I can first day, where I was greeted as with my mother, continuing to make “Mami Sara” and learned my visit was a difference just as she has been dolong-awaited by all of the children. On ing for years. Not only did my bond the day of the party, I was able to spend with my team and the children betime with all 46 kids and watch them come very strong, but the bond beenjoy every moment of the celebration. tween my mother and I reached anThree boys — Kendy, Sodlyn and Jean other level that could not be put into Giles — spent the day by my side. The words. Seeing her in action in Haiti three became my friends when I sim- rather than hearing the stories afterply took a picture of them playing on wards was something I wouldn’t the ramp. Immediately they became trade for the world. I cannot be addicted to the camera — following me prouder to share her with 46 chilscreaming “photo! photo!” and de- dren who deserve her great heart manding hugs, kisses and carrying, I and caring love, and to know their couldn’t help but think the only thing lives are forever changed because of these kids want to be happy is love, to the opportunity she’s given them. feel as though someone is there just for them, to make them feel safe for a few Photos, clockwise from top: minutes. I took a moment to myself af- Elisabeth Kennedy at the kid’s ter my epiphany because the thought table, Jean Giles with sticker, the made me cry. Actions and emotions my parents wouldn’t think twice HELO party. about, these children most likely did- Photos submitted by Sara and Elisabeth Kennedy n’t receive very much of. I spent my day playing, kissing and hugging the children as they stuffed their faces with rice and opened their new toys. At the end of the party, I don’t think anything could have made those kids stop smiling, a sight I couldn’t get enough of. Amongst all the destruction and grief in their country, it’s comforting to know Haitians are still able to carry on. The children at HELO opened
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Cooking Middle School contest at Levi not only from her loving parents, but also from her public Coe Library school experience, having reCooking and baking are great family bonding and learning activities. Choose a recipe from a library cookbook, cook and then see what the judges have to say on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. For a full list of rules stop by or call the Levi Coe Lib r a r y , Main Street Middlefield, 860-3493857.
ceived her entire formal education from Regional School District 13. Danielle gets it. She understands that her teachers facilitate her education; they do not direct it. She understands that her teachers – from Brewster to Strong to Coginchaug have attempted to present her with learning structures that require her to “think” as she develops her life-long learning skills. And most importantly, Danielle understands that one’s journey at its primal core is unique to the individ-
(Continued from page 9) ual and therefore, their ultimate responsibility. It is quite impressive that Danielle has learned this life lesson at such an early age. To be frank, I truly did not grasp this concept until my mid–20s, even though my parents continuously led me to the water that I failed to drink for so long. As principal of Strong Middle School, it is my responsibility to work with the Strong staff to assist students in their progression toward realizing this key to life’s success. Essentially, it is the purpose of all educators to facilitate the emergence of each life-long learner at Strong and else-
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Healthy Living web update This week pages 11-13 are dedicated to healthy living, so we thought it would be interesting to hear what the community does for their health. So we asked, “How do you stay healthy?” By Tuesday, eight percent said “I watch what I eat;” another eight percent said “I have good lifestyle habits;” nobody chose “I am physically active” but 64 percent chose a combination of all of the above. Oh, and 19 percent said “I don’t stay healthy.” Maybe this week’s healthy living section will inspire these folks! Remember, “There’s more to being healthy than not getting sick.” Health is about diet, exercise, avoiding smoking and other bad habits, getting enough sleep, doing things daily that make you happy and much more. Healthy living is also much bigger than each of us individually. It includes the condition of the environment we live in, so think outside the box for ways you can lead a healthy life.
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Friday, February 4, 2011 from high s n o w banks. T h i s week’s snow has made traveling a challenge. Submitted by Bill Fowler.
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Park and Rec activities Parents, want a night sans kids to celebrate Valentines Day? Then have we got a deal for you! The Middlefield Park and Recreation Department is again sponsoring a movie marathon and sleep over party for Friday, Feb. 11. The program is open to kids ages 6 - 11 and will be held at the Middlefield Community Center. You can drop your kids off at 6 p.m. Friday night and pick them up at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. There will be pizza and juice and lots of popcorn, and they will have a continental breakfast in the morning. Have them bring a sleeping bag, pillow and a mattress of some kind, if possible. The cost will be $7.50, and the party is limited to 30 kids. Call or e-mail to reserve your spot! If you have any questions, call Chris at 860-349-9926. Chaperones are also needed. The Middlefield Lion’s Club is sponsoring an ice skating party at the Strictland Ice Skating Pond (across from the entrance to Peckham Park) on Saturday, Feb. 12. The party is scheduled to run from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be music, a bonfire, hot dogs, hot chocolate and maybe some marshmallows to roast! Bring your special someone and enjoy some good, old fashion fun! Free to all! Rain date is Sunday, Feb. 13. The Middlefield Park and Recreation is sponsoring, for the first time, an Ice Fishing Derby on Lake Beseck on Saturday, Feb. 19. Participants must register ahead of time by going to www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.c om. Prizes will be awarded $100 for the biggest (heaviest) fish, $50 for the next heaviest and $25 for the smallest (bait fish not allowed.) Check-in will start at 7 a.m., and the derby will start at 8 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. when tallies will be taken and prizes awarded. Entry fee $10 for an individual and $20 for a family. Report to the Lake Beseck Beach parking lot to check in. Weather and ice conditions may cause cancellation of this event. For more info, call Chris 860-349-9926.
Durham Town Briefs
Friday, February 4, 2011
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A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, March 8, at the Durham Public Library at 7 p.m. to hear a presentation from the Environmental Protection Agency on the upcoming soil excavation work on the Merriam Manufacturing Company study area. There will be an opportunity for public comment. The soil excavation work is being done to learn about the extent of contamination on the property from waste that leached into the town’s water supply, contaminating several private wells.
Due to recent weather events, the town of Durham Department of Emergency Management is recommending that all residents and business owners with roofs with a five pitch or less (ranch type homes, flat roofs) safely clear the snow and ice. All other roofs should be safely cleared at least two feet back from the exterior wall to prevent ice damming. Residents and businesses are urged to call local contractors to inquire about snow removal. The Durham Fire Depart-
ment warns residents of the potential for carbon monoxide (CO) backing up into (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless buildings from combustion otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdevices. Especially on newer durhamct.org for updates.) construction, residents are Saturday, February 5 urged to please take the time 9 a.m. — Board of Selectmen (budget meeting) at the Town Hall to clear snow from the area Monday, February 7 where furnaces, hot water 7:30 a.m. — Planning and Zoning heaters, clothes dryers and 7:30 p.m. — Clean Energy Task Force other appliances vent outside Tuesday, February 8 the building. 7:30 p.m. — Conservation Commission Should your carbon Wednesday, February 9 monoxide (CO) alarm acti6 p.m. — Board of Education at Lyman vate, please evacuate the Thursday, February 10 building and call 911. 7:30 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals at the Town Hall The Durham Fire and EMS Departments also request that residents and local businesses We also request that you can be found at the Durham clear snow that may be block- direct normal town service Town Hall at 860-349-3452 or ing your house number. In an requests to the service reby visiting www.townofemergency, first responders quest form. durhamct.org. Please use 911 need to be able to see your Service Request Forms for emergencies only. house number from the street.
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Dahlmeyer and Paski to wed
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Sharon Dahlmeyer-Giovannitti and Joseph Giovannitti of Durham announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Marie Dahlmeyer, to Henry Michael Paski, son of Gregg and Deborah (Paski) Charlton of Meriden. Lauren is the granddaughter of Frederick and Marjorie Dahlmeyer of Durham. The future bride is a 2005 graduate from Coginchaug Regional High School and attended Central Connecticut State University. She is currently employed by Masonicare and works as a nursing assistant. Henry is the grandson of the late Henry and Janet Paski of Meriden. The groom is a 2001 graduate of Platt High School and is currently employed by Omnicare as a pharmacy technician. The groom proposed to Lauren in a romantic toast on Christmas day in 2009 with all of her family present. The wedding will take place on June 4, 2011, at The United Churches of Durham with a reception to follow.
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Friday, February 4, 2011 Mercy High School students were recently inducted into the McAuley Chapter of the National Honor Society. These Durham juniors were inducted: Sarah Bower, Shannon Egan and Alexa Marks. The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Western New England College for the fall semester of 2010. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher: Tayler A. Dontigney of Durham, a freshman majoring in marketing, and Matthew M. McCormack of Middlefield, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering. The University of Hartford has named the following student to the dean’s list for fall 2010: Michael F. Roccapriore of Middlefield. Chrissy
Civetelli of Durham, a 2000 graduate of Coginchaug, h a s earned her doctorate degree at t h e UCONN school of Psychology in November 2010. She received her undergrad from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY. She is currently employed as a school psychologist at Ashford School (K-8) in Ashford, CT and has also worked for the past 12 years with Middletown YMCA and Camp Ingersoll as one of the summer Camp Directors.
Rachel Spinks from Middlefield. Jamie Martin, Dylan Pedersen and Ashley Struchowski from Rockfall. resident and William Raveis Real Est a t e Agent, Debbie Huscher, has been recogn i z e d with the 2011 FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent Award and will be featured in Connecticut Magazine. Designed to measure overall satisfaction, participants in more than 74,000 households rated their real estate experience based on nine criteria areas, including customer service, communication, integrity, negotiation, market knowledge, closing preparation, marketing the home, finding the right home and overall satisfaction. Debbie has enjoyed consec-
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Springfield College has named Daniel Sawicki of Durham, to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2010 term. Daniel is a second-year student whose major field of study is business management. The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Kathryn L. Carria of Durham, was named to the URI fall 2010 Dean’s List. Bailey Bennett, class of 2014 at Connecticut College and a resident of Durham, has been named to the dean’s high honors list for the 2010 fall semester. Leanne Meiman of Durham has earned honors for the fall semester of the 2010-2011 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.
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Dan Miramant of Durham was honored on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the annual Elks Lodge Honors Night ceremony. Dan was named Officer of the Year for his involvement in many committees and willingness to give back to the community. “No matter what you ask of him, he is there to lend a hand with endless energy and enthusiasm,” his proclamation read. As chairman of the Patio Committee, Dan, along with a group of fellow Durham and Middlefield members, raised over $20,000 to renovate the Lodge patio. He is a graduate of Xavier High School and Middlesex Community College, as well as Hartford State Technical College. Submitted photo
The University of Connecticut recently announced the students who attained the Dean’s List for the fall 2010 semester: Michael Cavanaugh,
Ryan Ciarlo, Erin Curtis, Joe Davis, Makayla Davis, Brendan Donecker, Cody Donecker, Meagan Fairchild, Gregory Frank, Samuel Frey, Catherine Garvis, Justine Kokoszka, Alexandra Kuehnle, Erica Mason, Jeremy Newell, Elizabeth Riggles and Deanne Wallace all from Durham, Aaron Plude, James Scherer and Gregory Smith all from Middlefield and Charles Kreutzkamp and Kevin Lacz both from Rockfall.
Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford, CT announced that Warren C. Hadley Jr. of Durham is on the honor roll for the fall semester.
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Cheryl Wiener, instrumental teacher, conducted the Korn School band students through their “Informance” for their parents on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The Informance allows the band to perform informally before an audience and allows the parents to see how much progress their children have made. Photos submitted by Eileen Chupron
The Independent Day School in Middlefield recently celebrated Pajama Day with an Amazing Grace twist. In combination with Pajama Day, the third grade sponsored a cereal collection which was donated to the Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Middletown. Pajama clad, three-year-olds to eighth-grade students donated 97 boxes of cereal to the center. Elliott Evans of Middletown, front and center on the floor, was the Lower School Division Head for the Day and had chosen pajamas for an IDS Spirit Day.
As part of Brewster School’s “We Celebrate Positive Behavior!” program, John Vumback and Cameron Neville worked hard to model respect and responsibility and earned and saved 200 balloons in order to enjoy a special lunch with principal Nancy Heckler.
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Brewster first graders traveled to the Peabody Museum on Monday, Jan. 24, with RSD13 outdoor education specialists, Marcy Klattenberg and Lori Martin, along with Brewster art teacher Ruth Beames. Students were guided by the staff through the bird exhibit, the Native American artifact exhibit and the North American habitat. Photos submitted by Patti Checko
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Sheehan Michael earns rank of Eagle Scout By Susan Michael
Sheehan Michael. were sprayed with herbicide to prevent re-growth. Two piles of brush accumulated, one the size of a tractor trailer truck. Sheehan arranged a controlled burn with the Durham Fire Explorers. Mr. Craig Bradinini advised the crew. The first attempt to burn the brush in May of 2009 didn’t work because it
Harlem Wizards at Brewster “Broadway,” a member of the Harlem Wizards, visited Brews t e r School on Mond a y , Jan. 24. The team played the BK Bruisers on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Coginchaug Gym at 3 p.m. Pictured are Claire DeFlora, Elyse Boothroyd, Eamon Augur and Kolby Pascarelli, Brewster students who won free tickets to the game. Photo submitted by Patti Checko Korean Spirit and Culture at Durham Library Please join the library on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. for an introduction to Korea’s rich history and culture. There will be a film, presenters in native costume and a sampling of Korean cuisine. Informative and fun for the family, ages five and up. Registration is required, please call 860-349-9544.
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On Nov. 27, 2010, Sheehan Michael received the rank of Eagle Scout. Sheehan’s Eagle Court of Honor was a special celebration of his efforts. Surrounded by friends and family coming from as far away as Wyoming and Minnesota, Sheehan received the Eagle Medal, and other signs of the highest rank in scouting. One highlight of the ceremony was when Stefan Michael, Sheehan’s father, shared a special history of scouting in the Michael family. Sheehan’s Eagle project started in the fall of 2007 when he proposed work on improvements to the Curtis Woodland open space. Sheehan met with the Durham Conservation Commission to discuss his plans, which included removing invasive plant species, clearing and marking trails, rerouting a trail that went through wetlands, and clearing vegetation from around the entrance gate, which had grown shut and was not functional. He completed his project in late March of 2010. Once the project was approved Sheehan organized crews to remove invasive species, which included Russian olive trees, multiflora rose and bittersweet vines, from the grassland field. Fellow scouts and leaders from Troop 27, neighbors and family members helped with the labor intensive project. Mr. Jim Smigel and Mr. Ron Stannard generously volunteered to brush hog the property once the larger brush was removed and piled in the center of the field. Mrs. Susan Williams donated the use of her tractor to rake the field, which was also greatly appreciated. Once the brush was cut and removed the stumps
was too green. Further work was done over the summer and fall of 2009. Then last March Mr. Bradinini and the Explorers returned for a successful final burn. Sheehan marked two trails on the wooded portion of the Curtis Woodland open space. There is an orange trail and yellow trail. The trail was rerouted in places to avoid walking through vernal pool areas and wetlands. The Curtis Woodland Open Space is a great location to hike and cross country ski, as well as ride horses. The field is open and there is a nice perimeter path that is mowed regularly for easy walking. The two loop trails travel through a variety of deciduous forest, some maple, beech, oak and hemlock. There are braided streams and vernal pools in lower parts of the property.
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Coginchaug boys basketball beats Old Lyme, Cromwell, Clinton By Alan Pease Special to Town Times
net only 13, still maintaining the lead. Tommy Ryan scored four in the period, with Wasyl, Luther and Hoyt each scoring two, while Roby Graenger, attempting the first three-pointer of his career as time ran out on the period, nailed it to give the Devils the lead again at 34-33.
Coginchaug tops Old Lyme On Friday, Jan. 14, the Coginchaug boys hosted the Wildcats of Old Lyme in a Shoreline Conference Basketball game. The Devils jumped out to an early lead, 15-10, with Ethan Donecker accounting for seven of the Devil’s 15 points in the period, with Tommy Ryan getting four, and Erikson Wasyl and EJ Luther each scoring two. The second period was slow for both teams, with the Wildcats managing only eight points, but the Devils were even lower at six, with Erikson scoring four and Brock Hoyt accounting for two, to maintain the lead at the half with a 21-18 score. Old Lyme scored almost as many in the third period as they did in the first half with 15, while Coginchaug could
In the final period, the Wildcats scored 14, which proved to not be enough, with the Devils dropping in 21 points for the 55-47 win. Wasyl led the way in the period with seven, with Ryan scoring six, Hoyt adding four, and Donecker and Jay Norton each contributing two points. Wasyl led the way for the Devils with 15 points, adding four rebounds and an assist. Ryan was right behind Erikson with 14 points, plus adding four assists and two rebounds. Donecker had nine points, five rebounds and an assist. Luther had a season
high for the team with nine assists, also adding four points and four rebounds. Hoyt scored eight, was the leading rebounder with six, and also had a block and a steal. Off the bench, Graenger hit that big three-pointer, and had a rebound, while Norton scored two and pulled down two rebounds. Thanks to Randall Luther for the stats on this game. Devils out-point Panthers On Saturday, Jan. 22, the Coginchaug boys, at 6-1 in the SLC, traveled to the then 7-1 Panthers of Cromwell for a battle to determine second place in the league behind Valley Regional. The Devils crept ahead early, leading 8-7 at the end of one, extending that to a 25-17 lead at the half. The Panthers stormed back in the third period, outscoring the Devils 14-9 in the period, but Coginchaug still led
34-31. In the final period, Coginchaug outscored the home team 13-8, to wrap up the win with a 47-39 score. Wasyl led the way for the Devils with 21 points, with Ryan adding 11, Donecker eight, Luther four points, and Hoyt scoring three. Coginchaug edges past Morgan On Tuesday, Jan. 25, the Coginchaug boys traveled to Clinton to visit the Huskies of Morgan in a gym that is always tough for a visiting team. Wasyl carried the scoring burden early with 11, while Ryan added three, giving the Devils just enough to knot the score at 14 all at the end of the first. Both teams had more trouble scoring in the seconds, as both Ryan and Luther dropped in four points, and Andrew Markoski, seeing his first game action after missing the first nine games with a
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fractured wrist, scored one point, putting the Devils ahead 23-21. Wasyl again paced the Devils in the third period with five points, while Donecker scored four and Markoski added two to leave Coginchaug ahead 3431 entering the final period. Morgan started the last period by hitting a three-pointer to keep the score at 34 all, but the Devils ran off eight straight, with a Ryan two, a single free throw from Luther, then a two from Luther, then a Luther assisted trey from Ryan to put the Devils ahead 42-34. Morgan went on their own 9-0 run, as the Devils missed their next eight shots, to take the lead a final time at 43-42. Hoyt’s first point of the game, on one of two from the line, tied the game for the seventh time, and Donecker’s basket with two minutes left put the Devils up for good at 45-43. Wasyl hit one of two from the line with under a minute to go, which proved to be essential, as the Huskies hit a two with time running out to make the final score 46-45 in favor of the Devils. Wasyl led the Devils with 17 points, adding two rebounds, two steals and two assists. Ryan scored 12 points and also had a steal. Luther had seven assists, seven points, two steals and a rebound. Donecker was the leading rebounder with eight, adding six points and two steals. Hoyt had four rebounds, a block and a point. Off the bench, Markoski had three points, two rebounds and a steal, and Graenger had a steal. Thanks to Randall Luther for the game stats. As I write this, Coginchaug is 8-2, 8-1 in the Shoreline Conference and in second place. Barring further snow postponements, they will have played a Tuesday game at Westbrook, and will host third place Cromwell tonight, Friday, Feb. 4, in what should be another exciting contest. G a m e time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. – come on down and check it out!
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Coginchaug girls basketball defeats Westbrook, Cromwell By Alan Pease Special to Town Times
to close that gap to one point. A Cromwell basket was answered by Mancinelli, but Cromwell scored the next two buckets to go up 27-22. Boyle and Esposito had backto-back buckets, both assisted by Mancinelli. Cromwell scored again, and after misses by both teams, then a questionable charge call against Biesak, Mancinelli stripped the ball in the lane, and passed it ahead to the streaking Biesak for the score. Cromwell wrapped two baskets around two free throws from Mancinelli. The rest of the points in the quarter came from hitting one of two from the line, with Cromwell doing it twice, then after a steal and getting fouled, Biesak repeating the feat, with Cromwell closing the period by hitting the front end of a one and one to lead 36-31 entering the final period.
To open the second half, Cromwell had the opening possession, but Biesak stole the ball near mid-court, and drove the length of the floor
In that final period, Romanoff opened the scoring off a Mancinelli assist, then Morgan Kuehnle fed Esposito for a trey that knotted the game at 36 all. The Panthers hit a two, then Mancinelli with a single free throw. Cromwell hit their own single free throw, then Esposito fed Biesak for a huge threepointer to put the Devils on top for the first time since the first period, 40-39. Cromwell was not done, hitting on both ends of a one and one, but Esposito set up Kuehnle for a basket for a 4241 lead. One of two from the line for the Panthers knotted the score, then after a Coginchaug miss, the Panthers connected from beyond the arc to go on top 45-42, but that was to be their last score of the game. After a Coginchaug turnover, Esposito managed to get the ball back by taking a charge. This
soon led to Biesak getting a one and one opportunity, for which she calmly drained both ends. After a Panther turnover, Esposito found Mancinelli for an old-fashioned three point play, with Mancinelli converting on the free throw, for the sixth and final lead change of the game and a 47-45 lead. Cromwell took a wild shot on their next possession, and with about 20 seconds left, the Devils had the ball under their own basket. With a five second count getting dangerously close, making a play that won’t show up on any stat sheet, Romanoff had the presence of mind to get the ball over the scrum of players in the near court to where Mancinelli could run to the ball and get fouled. Mancinelli hit both shots, and whether the Panthers See Girls, next page
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Coginchaug started cold, as Cromwell went to a 15-7 lead. Finally, Romanoff ended the scoring drought, dribbling through traffic down the right side of the lane and hitting the layup, then feeding Biesak for a three. After another bit of a dry spell, Biesak hit another from beyond the arc, this time assisted by Mancinelli, to know the score at 15 all. Cromwell scored four straight, two of four from the line and a two, but Boyle connected on a rebound putback, and Mancinelli hit one from the line, to trail by only one at 19-18. The Panthers closed the half out hitting both ends of a one and one to make the half time score 2118, with the visitors on top.
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Durham Demons secure win over Hamden By Melissa Marteka Special to Town Times In the game of basketball, there are game-winning shots and game-winning free throws. For the Durham Demons and Kyle Fontaine, there was the game-winning steal as the sixth-grade basketball player stole the ball at half-court in the waning seconds, securing a 31-29 win over Hamden Sunday. The Demons raised their record to 7-4 with the win and played just well enough to win over a team they had dominated during a scrimmage last month. The Demons were led by Jack Murphy, who had 8 points. Griffin Murphy, Owen Gonzalez and Trevor Morris added four each. Fontaine added three points. Ryan Vynalek led the team with six rebounds and Jack Murphy added five.
“The team played the whole game a step slower than Hamden,” coach Ted Morris said. “We had a couple of lucky steals toward the end that kept us in the game, but we sure seemed determined to give their guys every opportunity to win. There were a few moments where the boys moved the ball up the court with three or four passes, and got the easy layup, and you really enjoy those moments when they happen. We need to try to make that the norm and not the exception.” And it appeared the game was won when Kyle Grenier stole the inbounds pass and laid it in giving Durham the biggest lead of the game at 30-23 with 1:52 remaining. But Hamden went on a 6-1
run feeding off Demon turnovers cutting it to 31-29 with 25 seconds left. After another turnover — the Demons had 25 during the game — Hamden set up for the tying basket. But Fontaine stole the ball with four seconds left, giving the Demons the win. The Demons jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead on baskets by Aidan Doyle, Griffin Murphy , Jack Murphy and Gonzalez, but midway through the second quarter, the game was tied 8-8. With it 12-12, the Demons went on a 6-0 spurt on baskets by Jack Murphy, who put back his own rebound, Fontaine and Gonzalez to lead 18-12 at the half. But a sluggish third quarter and a lone basket by Jack Griffin saw Hamden tie the game at 20-20 leading to the fateful fourth quarter.
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hit their final desperation shot or not, the game was won. Cromwell could not connect, making the final score 49-45. Mancinelli was the leading rebounder with 10, and notched a double-double with 12 points. She also had six assists, four steals and a block. Biesak was the leading scorer with 18, adding five steals, three rebounds and three assists. Esposito had a solid game with seven points, five steals, four rebounds and four assists. Boyle scored six, adding three blocks and three rebounds. Making what I believe was her first start, Kim Romanoff had four points, two steals, a rebound and an assist. Off the bench, Kuehnle had four rebounds, two points, a block and an assist. Andrea Braga also played. The girls are 12-3, 12-2 in the Shoreline conference. By the time you read this, they should have played at Morgan and against North Branford, with the next game being Monday, Feb. 7, at home against Haddam Killingworth. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Look to CASCIAC.org to check on any weather-related schedule changes.
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