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Volume 20, Number 28

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Friday, December 4, 2015

Tree farms part of Christmas traditions

By Mark Dionne Town Times

While the families wandering around Durham and Middlefield tree farms are no comparison to the massive crowds in big box stores and malls, the Friday and weekend after Thanksgiving is a busy time for local Christmas tree sellers.

The Friday after Thanksgiving – Black Friday to large

retailers – is the first day to sell Christmas trees for some local businesses.

Maplewood Farm, Miller Tree Farm, the Herzig Family Tree Farm and the Dumas Christmas Tree Farm all opened on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Some of the businesses and stands that sell trees, like JC Farm & Greenhouses, Country See Trees / Page 5

Check out these photos: • See Page 5 for Christmas trees.

• See Page 8 for window decorations.

Window decorations sure sign of the season

By Mark Dionne

across and five feet deep, features an outdoor scene packed with Santa Claus, forDecorating the front win- est creatures, lights, and giant dow with a Christmas scene presents.

“A lot of preparation goes has been an annual tradition at Durham’s Carolyn Adams’ into the window,” said Paula, Country Barn, a furniture and one of the store’s employhome decor store that dates ees. Pam Brooks, another employee, conceives of the back to 1974.

This year the front window, measuring about 12 feet See Windows / Page 8 Town Times

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An Angel Among Us Pam Fox, center, is presented with the Middletown Elks Angel Among Us Award by event organizers Wendy Manemeit and Jeff Seina on Nov. 21.

Fox grew up in Durham and currently lives in Middletown. She was selected

for her efforts in the creation of the Homeward Bound organization, a “no-kill” animal shelter that facilitates adoptions.

Additionally, Fox was recognized for her work with senior citizens, the Durham Fair, and raising breast can-

cer awareness.

According to an Elks press release, “Her energy and enthusiasm in her quest to make our community a better place, was a key component in her selection as an Angel Among Us award winner.”

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Durham Recreation has scheduled a holiday event for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 to 4 p.m., at Durham Activity Center. The event, for children age 1 to 7 years, includes visits with Santa, cookie decorating, making

a gingerbread house and a cupcake contest. The cupcake contest is open to all ages. Registration is required by Tuesday, Dec. 8.

For more information, call 860-343-6720 or email shill@townofdurhamct.org.

The Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps is looking to fill the position of treasurer, an important position in the organization, according to Chief Wimler. The corps is looking, specifically, for someone who has a financial background and experience with programs such as Quick Books.

As with most community organizations, the corps is alCat Tales, a nonprofit res- and attention, administering ways looking for people who cue, is seeking foster care vol- medications, following spe- would like to serve their neighunteers to provide temporary cial dietary plans, handling housing for cats and kittens. the cat into and out of a carWESTFIELD CLOCK Volunteers will prepare the rier, and transporting cats to REPAIR cats for adoption and prevent veterinary appointments.

Cat Tales also is in need overcrowding in the shelter.

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Valley Shore a cappella chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines international, is looking for new members.

Women of any singing range are welcome. Weekly rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Village at South Farms, Middletown.

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The festivities of the 150th anniversary of Middlefield are scheduled to run through June of 2016. Residents, non-profits, civic groups and businesses are welcome to attend our monthly meeting (rotating between the third Sunday and Monday of each month.)

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The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords schedule rehearsals on Tuesdays, at the St. Francis Msgr. Fox Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 860-342-3120 The Child Development or visit www.vocalchords20.org.

Classes at Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a play group for Tuesdays through Fridays, School News 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Coginchaug High School.

Scholastic achievements The play group is for chilJulia Davis of Middlefield has been named to the high honor dren age 1 to 4 years old.

For more information, roll for the first marking period at Sacred Heart Academy.

Cameron Biro of Durham has been named to the high email cbertz@rsd13.org. honor roll for the first marking period at Middletown High School.

The Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps is always looking for people who will serve as an Emergency Medical Technicians.

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The Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps elected new officers at its recent annual meeting.

Off icers elected are Tom Wimler, chief; and Steve Grodzicki, deputy chief.

Other board members include Josh O’Keefe, secretary; and Anthony DeMarinis, member at large.

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Business Warning: Be wary of unexpected packages

Managing inflation is a balancing act We’ve heard much spec- annualized basis in 2014*.

Many have been conulation in recent months cerned that inflation is about whether the Federal too low. With little Reserve (the Fed), change in the cost the nation’s central of living, there is bank, will begin to less incentive for raise short-term consumers to make interest rates. One purchases or for measure the Fed is businesses to invest closely watching is in new facilities or inflation. product developThe inflation Jeff Jolly ment. Companies rate has not been may have more a major concern in difficulty growing profrecent years. The annual its, thereby hiring fewer increase in the cost of livpeople or limiting wage ing has been below 2 percent the last two years, and growth for employees. All of this can ultimately limit was just 1.6 percent on an

economic growth. A little bit of inflation is generally seen as a positive economic sign as it signals that demand is growing at a rate just slightly faster than that of overall supply.

The “inflation rate” covers much ground The most common inflation measure we hear reported in the media is the government’s Consumer Price Index (CPI).

It measures the average change in the cost of prices paid by urban consumers See Jolly / Page 18

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Traditions have to start somewhere, as demonstrated by Annabelle’s ride in a tree cart. Annabelle, who recently moved from Texas, is spending her first Christmas in Connecticut. | Photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times

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Flower Farms, and Uncle Bob’s, have already had cut trees out, but saw more activity after Turkey Day. Picking out a tree on the first weekend after Thanksgiving is also a tradition for many families. Despite a drizzly Saturday, the acres of trees saw a good number of visitors, including many from out of town.

Seth Miller, third-generation owner of Miller Tree Farm in Durham, said he is used to repeat visitors. “In my own time I’ve seen three and four generations come. My Dad used to say, ‘You’re not selling a tree, you’re selling a tradition,’�

Miller said.

Miller said he has even seen people return to the same part of the field each year.

Jackie Nunes of Ivoryton has been getting a tree with her family from the Herzig Tree Farm for about 12 years.

Jackie Nunes and her son Braeden combine their strength to move a cut tree at the Herzig Family Farm.

The family looks for the biggest tree it can handle, so getting it home and into a stand becomes a family affair with three generations involved.

Some families are more efficient. Mike and Anastasia Pych of Durham have been going to the same tree farm for 10 years and said that they always find a tree within 15 minutes. With two daughters and a Christmas tree in tow on Sunday, they succeeded again this year.

Some families spend much more time picking out a tree, meaning it is not unusual to see less particular – or more tired – family members taking a break from the hunt at tree farms on benches, near fire pits, or back at the car.

The scene will repeat with different families as local sellers remain open until Christmas. “People just come because they know we’re going to be here,� Miller said.

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Seniors Happenings noon to 2 p.m., at the Durham Movies Activity Center. Lunch will be served, free to all seniors 60 Holiday event The Middlefield Senior and older. Entertainment, by Center shows movies on The Durham Senior Citizen Susan Peak, is planned. To Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

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Top left, two bears, who always make up part of the Christmas display at Carolyn Adams’ Country Barn, are old enough to drive the sleigh in this year’s outdoor scene.

Bottom left, Santa has greeted costumers from the window of Carolyn Adams’ Country Barn since 1980.

At right, the front window at Carolyn Adams’ Country Barn is eye-catching to say the least. | Photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times

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window’s decoration, which changes every year, and workers take a couple of days to create the scene, but, said Paula, “Everything goes through Carolyn first.”

That would be Carolyn Adams, the 90-year-old owner of the store, who approves each window display.

Adams said, “We do it a little different every year ... last year it was Santa’s toy shop. This

year it’s an outdoor theme.”

Some elements of the window have become traditions themselves, including the moving Santa, who has been in every window scene since 1980. “He’s had two or three suits and two or three motors, but he keeps moving,” Adams said.

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been through a couple of motors. The bears, the youngest of the moving pieces, are still on their first motors.

One other constant of the Christmas displays actually predates the window tradition by decades and has a connection to the Adams family. A lady’s winter sleigh made in 1897

by Irving Little, Carolyn Adams’ great-uncle, is featured in every Christmas window.

“He was a famous sleigh maker in New Hampshire,” Adams said of her relative from Colebrook, New Hampshire. Sometimes she sees other Little sleighs up for auction but she only has one. “I only need one,” said Adams.

“The original velvet is there. I take very good care of it.”

The sleigh was originally made for Adams’ grandfather’s neighbor, but this year it’s being driven by two bears.

The window scene has become a tradition for costumers of the Main Street store.

Adams said she is used to seeing parents bring their kids for a look and then years later seeing those children bringing the parents.

This year, one of those kids who grew up looking in the window helped create it. Joe Boris of Durham helped put the scene together. According to Adams, Boris, like many kids, always “knew Christmas was coming because Santa was in the window.”

The store does not stick to a strict schedule about when to break down the display after Christmas, but does keep the sleigh, Santa, the elves, and the bears in careful storage.

After all, they are expected back next year.

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Fire Department Trustees, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m.

Historic District Commission, Durham Public Library, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 Conservation Commission, Library, 7 p.m.

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Library Board of Trustees, Library, 7:30 p.m.

Durham Volunteer Fire Company, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 8 p.m.

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Opinion Letters to the Editor Authorize the connection To the editor: I have read the proposed Ground Water Ordinance that will be voted on Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. I have also read the Federal Statute regarding environmental “remedial action” in such situations. I have read the relevant agreement between the state and federal governments. This consent agreement makes reference to a settlement between Durham Manufacturing and the EPA. These documents work together in a manner which is fair to us in the GMZ and benefits the town. This plume is a blight on our town.

It is interesting, that in a little town like Durham, we can no longer live like self-sufficient “Yankees.” We are being asked to save the town from further infestation. I understand that we did not cause this problem.

However, it is here. We can arguably stop its further expansion. I believe that the benefit of clean water is enough payback to us. We should vote in favor of the ordinance and authorize the connection in the future.

Bruce Chaplin Durham

Honoring Brenna’s memory To th editor: My family is collecting crafts and small toys again this year at the Durham Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. As many know, we do this to honor our daughter and sister, Brenna (a.k.a.

Bean), who died on Dec. 22, 2012 at the age of 5 after fighting a valiant battle against leukemia. We donate these crafts and toys to The Smilow Cancer Hospital, where they have created “Bean’s Craft Corner” to keep kids busy during their chemo treatments.

We are asking for our community’s support to

keep Brenna’s memory alive by helping children who are battling cancer. Please bring an unwrapped craft item or toy to the Durham town green this Saturday. You can also drop crafts off at our home at 500 Powder Hill Road, Durham or send one in to Strong school where they are also collecting.

The Brenna Zettergren Memorial Foundation, Inc. is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Because of generous and loving donations, we are able to give a scholarship each year to a graduating CRHS senior and help fund events that make our towns such a special community.

It feels good to help others at this time of year but you are also helping our family by remembering Brenna, and we are eternally grateful for that love and support.

Kevin, Jen, Bailey, Maura and Avery Zettergren

It’s cold season To the editor: A friendly reminder to families this winter to please stay vigilant in avoiding the spread of colds.

As many of you who have children in school know, the common cold is not only common but perpetual this year; the first cold to circulate beginning the second week of September. The common cold that simply requires tissues and an early bedtime for most students often results in days of nebulizer treatments, steroid medicines, and ER visits for many children who have asthma. These necessary medications help sufferers breathe, but have side effects both short and long term.

Keeping a child home from school who is infected with a cold or virus may seem inconvenient, but rest is the best medicine and helps prevent the perpetual circulation of illness to everyone else. Being proac-

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Grateful for the small stuff, too

It’s Thanksgiving morning as I write this, and I am looking forward to a day of fine food and even finer friends. And of course I will be wearing my stretchy pants, in order to accommodate the expanding waistline that most surely will be a part of the day.

But first I thought I would take a few moments to do what the name of the day urges us to do – give thanks (which I’d like to do every tive about a simple cold may other day, too, but somehelp avoid more absences times I forget). for individuals and the stuOh, it’s easy to be grateful dent body alike. for the big stuff, the obvious Also, a note to teachstuff – family, friends, home ers, particularly in the high and hearth, cupboards school and middle school, to brimming with food. And I please be a little more toler- am grateful for all that. But ant to absences due to cold I also love looking at the and virus, as older children little things that make for seem to be heartier but are a good life – the things we able to spread their colds to may be tempted to overyounger siblings, to other look. I’d love to share with students and teachers alike. you some of the things that It makes sense that students put a little zip into my day. of all grades would perI’m grateful for bumper form better in school when stickers. Let me tell you well-rested and healthy, not why. My backing-up skills, distracted by fatigue and while driving, leave somecongestion. thing to be desired. Maybe Remember, too, vitamin C a lot of something! I’ve alworks! ways found it so difficult Carolyn Salzano to spin my head around to Middlefield the proper angle, in order to see what’s behind me. I tend to stop short, so basically I’m just looking out Generosity my side window. And that appreciated usually doesn’t go well.

So not too long ago, as I To the editor: was backing into my driveMany thanks to the Middlefield Community Services way, I unwittingly cozied the car up to the sizable Council for the Thanksmetal protrusion that inSee Letters / Page 11 dicates the location of my

well. A quick assessment of the situation told me that when I pulled the car forward there would be a rather impressive scratch on my beloved Honda Civic. That did occur. Oh, but there’s good news. I just happened to have a bumper sticker that covered the scratch perfectly. It says “Angels believe in me.” (I like to think they believe in me even when I am having my little driving mishaps.)

I think it would be wise to always have an array of bumper stickers on hand.

I am always grateful when those big black ants, which show up faithfully every spring, finally leave.

These are not the tiny picnic-variety ants. No, they are monstrous, and they put terror in my heart. At the back of my mind sits the fear that they are of the house-munching type, and I worry that my 980 square feet will be reduced to 287 square feet. But neighbors have told me that they have had the same little beasties in their house, and were told by exterminators that they were harmless. Still, I can’t leave my supper on the counter for even the blink of an eye, as they will run off with it. They are piggish things. But after a few weeks of our cohabitation, they vanish as quickly as they had come. I don’t know where they go, and I don’t care. It’s just so good to have my house back See Carr / Page 11

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again.

This could just be me, but I think walking barefoot in autumn’s leaves is such a delight. I love the sound of them crunching beneath my feet. I love how it feels to be buried ankle-deep in them. I use this particular delight as an excuse to not rake my yard.

I love that I have Caller ID, and that I need never take another call from a telemarketer. I know I pick on this group a lot, and I would apologize, but I’m pretty sure I’m going to do it again.

I love the way I feel so invigorated by a walk on a cold winter day. The frigid air really puts the giddy-up in my step. And when I reach home I like to thaw my bones out with a hot cup of tea. Add a good book to the mix, and I have found my own piece of heaven.

I am thankful for the kindness that lives in my boys. A case in point.

On my recent visit to my younger son, in North Carolina, we’d gone to the dump (they may be called recycling centers now; I can never keep up with social proprieties) and Jordan, after getting rid of his trash, was just pulling out when he saw an elderly couple having trouble lifting

their trash cans. Without a moment’s hesitation he jumped out and lent them a hand. Kindness is not just second nature to him, it’s first nature. I couldn’t help it – I teared up. Seeing the innate goodness in my offspring always tugs at my heart.

My days are filled with so many treasures, both large and small. Getting that perfect parking spot.

An exceptional sunset.

The feel of the air after a good rain. When we have a thunderstorm and the power stays on. Watching a sitcom that I think is so funny, I am laughing out loud, with tears streaming down my face. The smile of a stranger. People holding doors for me. The way my kitties love to cuddle. Coconut Bliss vegan ice cream.

Thick, fuzzy bathrobes.

Trying out a new recipe and it actually comes out right.

Skyping with my Swedish grandson and he says, in perfect English, “I love you, Grandma.” (That one’s the best.)

I must say, life is good.

And now my stretchy pants and I are heading out. I hope you all had a spectacular Thanksgiving.

Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. E-mail her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.

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Sports Coginchaug Regional High School winter sports schedule Boys Basketball

Friday, Feb. 19 - CRHS vs.

Old Saybrook at CRHS, 7 Wednesday, Dec. 23 - p.m.

Monday, Feb. 22 - CRHS CRHS vs. Valley Regional vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28 - CRHS 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Windsor Locks at Windsor Locks High School, 7 CRHS vs. HMTCA at CRHS, 7 p.m. p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 CRHS at Hyde Leadership Girls Basketball at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 1 - CRHS at Friday, Dec. 11 - CRHS vs.

Hale Ray at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Manchester at CRHS, 5:30 Tuesday, Jan. 5 - CRHS vs. p.m.

Westbrook High School at Tuesday, Dec. 15 - CRHS Westbrook, 7 p.m. vs. Cromwell at CRHS, 7 Friday, Jan. 8 - CRHS vs. p.m.

North Branford at North Friday, Dec. 18 - CRHS vs.

Branford, 7 p.m.

North Haven at North HaTuesday, Jan. 12 - CRHS ven High School, 7 p.m. vs. Old Saybrook at Old SayWednesday, Dec. 23 brook High School, 7 p.m.

CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Friday, Jan. 15 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Cromwell at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28 - CRHS Friday, Jan. 22 - CRHS vs. vs. Rocky Hill at CRHS, 7 Old Lyme at CRHS, 7 p.m. p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26 - CRHS Wednesday, Dec. 30 vs. Morgan at Morgan High CRHS vs. Hyde Leadership School, 7 p.m. at Truman School, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29 - CRHS vs.

Saturday, Jan. 2 - CRHS vs.

Portland at Portland High Hale Ray at Hale Ray High School, 7 p.m.

School, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 - CRHS vs.

Tuesday, Jan. 5 - CRHS vs.

East Hampton High School Westbrook at CRHS, 7 p.m. at E a s t H a m p to n H i g h Thursday, Jan. 7 - CRHS School, 7 p.m. vs. North Branford at CRHS, Friday, Feb. 5 - CRHS vs. 7 p.m.

Haddam-Killingworth at Saturday, Jan. 9 - CRHS vs.

CRHS, 7 p.m.

Middletown at CRHS, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 - CRHS vs.

Friday, Jan. 15 - CRHS vs.

North Branford at CRHS, 7 Cromwell at Cromwell, 7 p.m. p.m.

Friday, Feb. 12 - CRHS vs.

Friday, Jan. 22 - CRHS vs.

Morgan at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Old Lyme at Old Lyme, 7 Monday, Feb. 15 - CRHS p.m. vs. Valley Regional at ValTuesday, Jan. 26 - CRHS ley Regional High School, vs. Morgan at CRHS, 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29 - CRHS vs.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 - CRHS Portland at CRHS, 7 p.m. vs. Haddam-Killingworth Tuesday, Feb. 2 - CRHS at Haddam-Killingworth, 7 vs. East Hampton at CRHS, p.m.

7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4 - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9 - CRHS vs. North Branford at North Branford High School, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 12 - CRHS vs. Morgan at Morgan High School, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 15 - CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey Wednesday, Dec. 9 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Staples-Weston-Shelton at Milford Ice Pavilion, 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 - Lyman Hall /H-K/Coginchaug at Newington Jamboree, TBA. Wednesday, Dec. 23 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Eastern CT Eagles at Northford Ice Pavilion, 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 26 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs . We t h e rs f i e l d - Ro c ky Hill-Middletown at Newington Arena, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Shepaug-Litchfield-Nonnewaug at Northford Ice Pavilion, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Housatonic-Northwestern-Wamogo at Northford Ice Pavilion, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 9 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Newtown at Danbury Ice Arena, 2:10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Ly-

man Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Hall-Southington at Veteran’s Memorial Rink, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Eastern CT Eagles at Connecticut College, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Brookfield-Bethel-Danbury at Northford Ice Pavilion, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Daniel Hand at Northford Ice Pavilion, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Milford Coop at Milford Ice Pavilion, 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 27 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Joel Barlow at Danbury Ice Arena, 6:10 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 30 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Sheehan at Wesleyan University, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Branford at Northford Ice Pavilion, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

New Fairfield-Immaculate at Northford Ice Pavilion, 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Amity at Northford Ice Pavilion, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Masuk at Northford Ice Pavilion, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Farmington-Avon-Windsor-Lewis Mills at Avon Old Farms, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs.

Sheehan at Northford Ice Pavilion, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs. Branford at Northford Ice Pavilion, 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 27 - Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug vs . We t h e rs f i e l d - Ro c ky Hill-Middletown at Northford Ice Pavilion, 3:15 p.m.

Boys and Girls Indoor Track Wednesday, Dec. 16 CHRS at Shoreline Conf.

Development Meet at Hillhouse High School, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 - CRHS at Jack Longo Invite at Hillhouse High School, 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 2 - CRHS at Shoreline Conference league Meet at Hillhouse High School, 10 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 8 - CRHS at Alpha Owl Invite at Southern CT State University, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16 - CRHS at HK Invite at Hillhouse High School, 10 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 22 - CRHS at Shoreline Conference Meet at Hillhouse High School, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6 - CRHS at Shoreline Conference Championships at Hillhouse High School, 10 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 12 - CRHS at Class S. Championships at Hillhouse High School, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20 - CRHS at State Open at Hillhouse High School, noon.

Friday, Feb. 26 - CRHS at New Englands at Reggie Lewis Center, Boston Mass., 10:30 a.m.

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Sports Blue Devils finish season with strong effort Coginchaug lays smackdown on Gilbert in finale

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for touchdowns of 53 and 35 yards.

Following an interception

by Dean Splendorio, Parker Tregoning broke off a 35-yard rushing score to complete Coginchaug’s scoring.

Benjunas finished the contest with 322 passing yards, a season high, while John Lombardo added four extra points.

Featuring a new 3-5 defensive front, the Blue Devils were a force to be reckoned with all contest. Apart from Splendorio’s interception, Powers recorded two interceptions, and Michael Cross

(nine tackles), Salva (eight) Stanzel (five) and Evan Slawinowski (four) actively made plays throughout the game.

The Blue Devils looked polished throughout the matchup, especially the seniors – Powers, Cross, Stanzel, Kyle and Tyler Degennaro, Benjunas, Salva, Tregoning, Slawinowski, Steven Phenicie, Gunther Wallach, Andrew Light and Chris Dekoeyer – who took part in their final football game sporting a Coginchaug uniform.

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The Coginchaug Blue Devils traveled to the northwest corner of the state to take on the Gilbert/Northwestern Yellow Jackets in the team’s season finale.

Coming off a tumultuous set of weeks which saw the coaching staff quit on the team leaving only a volunteer coach, the school administration was able to put together an interim staff so the players could finish the season on Thanksgiving.

The staff consisted of David DeRita, Steve Croce, Steven Prajer, Tony Calcagni and Doug Frasier.

The result consisted of the Blue Devils ending their season on top, 49-21.

After receiving the opening kickoff, Coginchaug’s offense featured a new look with the spread and double wing offense. It only took three plays for the change to pay dividends, as the Blue Devils scored on a 42-yard pass from quarterback Wes Benjunas to Cam Powers to go up 6-0.

Despite falling behind 7-6 following a Yellow Jackets score on their first possession of the game, Gilbert’s only lead of the day didn’t last very long.

Connor Salva returned the ensuing kickoff for a 73-yard touchdown. A two-point conversion pass to Justin Faiella gave the Devils a 14-7 lead.

Before the half was over, Coginchaug’s defense had recorded two turnovers that the offense converted into two scores: a four-yard score for Powers on the ground, and a 55-yard touchdown catch and run for Powers on a screen pass, giving the Blue Devils a 29-15 lead at the break.

The second half saw more of the same strong passing game that helped Coginchaug thrive in the first 24 minutes of play, as Benjunas connected with Eric Stanzel

Cam Powers looks for running room during Coginchaug’s final game of the 2015 season. The seniors, Powers included, ended on a high note, besting Gilbert 49-21.

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Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Joyces Everyday Gourmet

Kender’s Indian Palace

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Mexicali Fresh Mex Restaurant

105 Franklin Street Westerly, RI 02891 (401) 596-8700 joyceseverydaygourmet.com Running late from work? Stop at Joyce’s Everyday Gourmet where Joyce has a variety of prepared foods for take-out. With a variety of pasta, lasagna, beef, seafood and much more!

310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.

833 East Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7926 Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-10pm. Authentic Indian food from Chicken Tiki Masala to Brinjal Patial, featuring many vegetarian dishes options. Something for everyone!

163 S Broad Street Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 495-5758 mexicalisfreshmex.com Authentic Mexican Cuisine, from our family to yours. Tacos, Enchiladas, Mexicali Stir-Fry, Grilled Salmon, Fajitas and more. Join us for lunch, dinner 7 days a week. Happy Hour and Daily Specials.

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Spartan II Pizza Restaurant & Lounge

87 Oak Street Westerly, RI (401) 596-9559 Noodle Revolution consists of several different dishes including dumplings, Revolution taco, Revolution burger, noodle bowls like Drunken, black noodles, and Bangkok street pad thai, and a variety of pastas.

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Durham ‘Giving Tree’ The Durham “Giving Tree” in the Recreation Office at Town Hall is decorated with tags indicating an item of need for a person or family.

The tags are anonymous, only age and need information is offered. Residents, organizations and businesses are welcome to choose a tag from the tree, make a purchase, and return the items to the tree.

Gifts will be distributed to individuals and families.

Monetary donations are also accepted and can be made payable to Durham Inter-

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The 10th annual Community Round-up is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 to noon. Students will travel in teams of three or four, following assigned routes, to collect non-perishable items, canned goods, donations, and gift cards to be distributed to the needy. Donations usually fill both towns’ food pantries each year. Additional food items are also delivered to the Amazing Grace food pantry in Middletown.

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Students register in teams at their schools. Volunteers are stationed at the high school to assist by sorting, counting, and packing, as well as loading trucks. All participants and volunteers are welcome to breakfast, at 8:30 a.m., sponsored by the Durham Women’s Club.

For more information, contact Kathy Bottini, Melissa Cook, or Rebecca Sinusas, co-chairs, Strong Guidance Department, at 860-349-7255.

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church Assistance and mailed to Town Hall, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422 or dropped off at the Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended office hours are planned for Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 to 11 a.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 8 to 7 p.m.

Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m., to pack baskets for distribution.

Distribution will be from the Durham Activity Center that afternoon.

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Jolly personal inflation rate will vary based on your actual purchase habits and the cost of living in your area may

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The program is looking for volunteers for two VITA sites, located in downtown Middletown, to provide free tax preparation assistance for eligible taxpayers. Tax

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Of course, inflation is not the only measure the Fed is watching. When exactly the Fed will raise interest rates remains to be seen. Seek out the guidance of a financial professional to learn more about how inflation, interest rates and other economic factors could impact your finances.

Jeff Jolly is a financial advisor and senior vice president of Root, Borajkiewicz, Lucarelli Wealth Management, with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in North Haven.

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The courier swiped the credit card on a mobile terminal and asked that the consumer enter the card’s personal identification number (PIN), and then handed her a receipt for the payment.

Over the course of five days, $4,000 was withdrawn from her bank account at several ATMs or charged to the card. It turns out that the criminal used the mobile pin pad to copy the card.

The victim promptly called her bank, which closed the debit/credit account and issued a new card. When she called the local police department, they told her that a number of people in other local households had fallen victim to the same scam.

Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for consumers to protect themselves from similar fraud: Who sent it? - Be wary of any “surprise” gifts or packages, especially if you did not order or expect them. Don’t accept any delivery unless the package identifies the sender or if it comes from someone you don’t know.

A delivery fee is a red flag - Delivery companies do not require payment of fees as a condition of delivery.

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To track or report fraud or attempted fraud in your neighborhood and the rest of the country, visit Scam Tracker page in the “Get Consumer Help” section at bbb.org/connecticut or at bbb.org /scamtracker/ connecticut/.

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State Briefs Deficit negotiators scrap state worker retirement incentive HARTFORD — Connecticut lawmakers say they’ve abandoned a proposal to offer certain state employees a financial incentive to retire.

New estimates showed the plan would not save as much money as some legislators had hoped. Also, there were concerns the program could worsen the state’s pension liability problems.

Despite scrapping the idea,

Democratic and Republican leaders agreed Tuesday they will find the $350 million in savings needed to close the shortfall in the current $20 billion state budget, and also make tax changes and restore state funding to hospitals.

Legislative leaders met privately for several hours with Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. More talks were planned Wednesday. Senate Minority Len Fasano said “the numbers are getting closer.”

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rank-and-file lawmakers will violated the state constitution return for a special session on and contemporary standards of decency. the budget.

The state had already — Associated Press passed a law abolishing capState gets another chance ital punishment, except for to argue for death penalty those currently on death row.

The court ruled in the case HARTFORD — The Connecticut Supreme Court is of Eduardo Santiago that begiving the state one more cause capital punishment chance to argue in favor of is unconstitutional, the ban keeping capital punishment should apply to everyone.

But on Tuesday, the court for those already sentenced scheduled oral arguments for to die.

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The Connecticut Post reports Gov. Dannel Malloy said on Monday that the state’s resurfacing total exceeded last year’s mileage by 25 miles and is nearly 90 more miles than 2013.

Officials say the additional mileage can be attributed to the state’s additional $5.7 million investment into the road program.

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through 14. Volunteers need to attend the consecutive evening sessions. Volunteers will be trained to let taxpayers know if they qualify for additional tax credits, such as the federal and the state Earned Income Tax Credits and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. VITA volunteers must complete a minimum of one four-hour shift per week during tax season in the late afternoons and evenings or on Saturdays; maintain confidentiality of all client information; and interact with the public in a helpful and supportive manner. Opportunities to become certified as an advanced tax preparer are also available. To volunteer or learn more, contact Leah Meyer at 860-227-7409 or leah.meyer99@gmail.com.

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Governor’s mansion open for the holidays initiative of the Connecticut Military Department, that assists the families of soldiers and airmen who are deployed during the holidays and provides support to military families throughout the year.

In addition to monetary donations, grocery store gift cards, gas gift cards, department store gift cards, and gift cards for home essential services, such as heating oil, maintenance services, and snow removal, are welcome.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy welcome residents to the annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Residence, 990 Prospect Ave., Hartford. The holiday open house is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is no admittance fee, tickets are not needed.

Donations will be accepted for Operation ELF, an annual

noon - Hall High School Choraliers, West Hartford; noon to 1 p.m. - Opus 4 String Quartet, South Windsor; 1 to 2 p.m.

- Conard High School Solo Choir, West Hartford; 2 to 3 p.m. - Three Seasons Trio.

Sunday, Dec. 6 - 10 to 11 a.m. - Manchester Symphony Orchestra Ensemble; 11 a.m. to noon - Newington High School Chamber Choir, noon to 1 p.m. - Vocaholix; 1 to 2 p.m. - Trinity College Quirks.

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Supporters gathered Saturday at the state Capitol, gave speeches and held signs, including ones saying “Fight racism, Islamophobia and imperalism!”

Opponents gathered near the Capitol before a planned march to the Governor’s Residence.

State Capitol police say both events were peaceful.

Matthew Oakes, a spokesman for the group in favor of accepting Syrian refugees, cited a responsibility to support people fleeing the Islamic State group.

Angelia Balch, an organizer of the “Say ‘No’ to Syrian Refugees” rally, told the Journal Inquirer that she’s upset at Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s support of refugees and wants a federal law requiring the Homeland Security Department to get approval from Congress before accepting refugees.

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Entertainment is scheduled as follows: Friday, Dec. 4 - 10 to 11 a.m. - Plainfield High School Chamber Choir; 11 a.m. to noon. - Harpist Olivia Fortunato; noon to 1 p.m. - Hartford High School Choral Ensemble; 1 to 2 p.m. - Woodstock Academy Hill Singers; 2 to 3 p.m. - Trinity College Trinitones.

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The court will collect gifts for residents of area health care facilities. Gift “wish lists” are provided to the court by the staff of the facilities for residents who do no have family. The gift drive is scheduled through Friday, Dec. 18.

The public is welcome to pick up a gift tag, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 94 Court St., Middletown, or call 860-347-7424.

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Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Friday; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Holiday hours: The Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to close Thursday, Dec. 24, 1 p.m., to reopen Monday, Dec. 28 and close Thursday, Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. to reopen Saturday, Jan. 2.

Notary Public available, by appointment only.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. ebration,” for Sunday, Dec. to 1 p.m., in the Fellow6, 2 p.m., at Portland High Souper Supper Social E its N IanI Y: ship B AHall.DThe E Gbazaar I E feaJ B RSchool, I 95 High St. A fee is ECO has scheduled charged. For more informanual hunger relief fundraiser tures country crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies and pre- tion and tickets, call 860for Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 8 giftRbaskets, or 860-342-3120. p.m., at the Coginchaug R A C N I Aserves, O B I D A aQraffle, T U 347-2787 DD Regional High School cafe- jewelry, a tag sale section sponsored by local Boy teria. A buffet of soups and Thursday, Dec. 10 Troop bread will be served, inB R I T U XScout N A O 270, F X andDmore.

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History program - The purchase.

A fee is charged. Dr. Brad Middlesex County HistoriCaroling - Immediately Wilkinson is scheduled to cal Society has scheduled MHorizons N U D F 27:4 following the Durham Tree speak on “Health John Banks, author of “Hidlighting ceremony on SatInternational” which is an den History of Connecticut NGO serving the Dominican urday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m., Union Soldiers” for ThursCLUE: Y = Kmembers of the United Republic. Proceeds benefit day, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., at the Churches of Durham invite hunger relief efforts locally General Joseph Mansfield and globally. For more infor- the public in “Caroling down House, 151 Main St., MidMain Street.” The group will dletown. For more informamation, contact Susan Michael at 860-349-7215, ext. conclude at the Church Hall tion, call 860-346-0746.

235 or smichael@rsd13.org. for refreshments. All are welcome.

Programs

Story Time - Wednesday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.

H o l i d ay C h i l d r e n ’s Crafts - Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. Wood Ornaments; Saturday, Dec. 12,10:30 a.m.

Snow Globes; Saturday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Tree Ornaments.

Join us for one or for all.

Please call or stop by the library to register.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony - Sunday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. Stop by the library for a craft and story.

Levi E. Coe Library’s annual Giving Tree - Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for building graham cracker houses and a visit from Santa Claus at 6 p.m. Please register by stopping by or calling the Children’s Department.

Book Donation - Books are now on display and available to purchase for

Saturday, Dec. 12

Saturday, Dec. 5 Country Christmas The United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., has scheduled its annual Coun-

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Wreath, bake sale Friends of the Levi E. Coe Library have scheduled a holiday wreath and bake sale for Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 414 Main St., Middlefield.

Sunday, Dec. 6 Concert - The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords has scheduled a concert,

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Sunday, Dec. 20 Holiday party - Holiday Party at The Gastler Farm has scheduled a holiday party for Sunday, Dec. 20, 4 to 7 p.m., to benefit the Kalmia Garden Chamber Music and Art Foundation. Songs of the season, refreshments.

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the Children’s Room Collection. How does the Book Donation work? The librarians choose a selection of books that would benefit the children’s collection. Parents and children browse the books to determine which ones they would like to donate. Patrons pay for their donations, take them home, and wrap them up. The books are then brought back to the library on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and, for the young ones, presented to Santa Claus as a gift to the library. A bookplate will be placed inside each donated book in appreciation of the purchase.

Ho l i d ay B a ke a n d Wreath Sale - Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Durham Library

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Programs for children Santa at the Library. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Durham Tree Lighting follows at 4 p.m. on the Town Green. Drop in.

Art Explorers - Jackson Pollack (3 to 6 years). Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Lunch Bunch /Nutmeg Book Discussion (grades 4 to 6 ). Saturday, Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m. “Winterling” by Sarah Prineas. Bring lunch, dessert provided.

Programs for teens Teen Cuisine - Star Wars (ages 12 to 18). Wednesday, tached. There is also a spacious Dec. 9, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. parking lot. For more informa- Learn cooking skills, kitchen tion or to reserve a space, call safety and prepare a three the church office at 860-349- course meal.

Teen Advisory Group 9881 or email office@mfcct.org. (ages 12 to 18). Thursday, Dec. 10, 3 to 4 p.m. TAG twice a month to disCROSSWORD meets cuss how to improve the liANSWER brary for young adults.

Star Wars Release Party (ages 10 to 18). Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Games, food, trivia and prizes. Best costume wins a prize.

Programs for adults Movie Matinées - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Dec. 10 - “The Immigrant.”

Dec.17 - “While We’re Young.”

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