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Durham’s Relay for Life announces return dates By Mark Dionne Town Times
Durham’s Relay for Life organizers announced a 2016 return date for the charity event that first took place in Durham in June 2015. The Relay for Life will return on June 18, 2016 from 4 to 10 p.m. on the Durham Fairgrounds. The Relay for Life fundraisers consist of teams that raise money and, on the day of the event, have at least one team representative walking or running on a course for the entire duration. According to organizers, the first Relay for Life raised $58,735 for the American
Cancer Society. Many teams participated in the inaugural Relay for Life and, despite the drizzly day, left happy. Event organizer Emily Sokol said that it was during the luminary ceremony at the first Relay for Life that she and her mother, fellow organizer Debbie Sokol, decided that they had to do another one. Emily Sokol said, “The light was supposed to represent those who have lost their battle, that we’re thinking of them every day, and a celebration of those who have survived.” Team registration has started, with four teams already formed.
Green prepared for winter, new trees, and renovation By Mark Dionne Town Times
While it is not possible to put a town green into storage for winter, the Durham Town Green has been prepared for winter and the Town Green Revitalization Project has plans to continue its work in the spring. The Town Green Revitalization Project, a six-member town committee, has been directing the replacement of sick trees with healthy ones on the green and has a grander plan for a pathway, bollard fencing, and an improved memorial area. It has been a busy fall, according to TGRP member
Tina Gossner. “Eleven new trees were planted on the Durham Town Green during the week of Oct. 14 to replace trees that have died in recent years.” The new trees include native red maples, lindens, Japanese red maples, a cherry tree, a scarlet oak and a ginkgo. The project has been funded mostly through private donations and a $1,000 line in the town budget. The TGRP also stretches its funding by using town crews for taking down smaller trees and planting. So far, all of the new trees have been planted by town crews. “They did a great See Green / Page 26
Coginchaug cheerleaders sport pom-poms during the girls basketball team’s Pink Out game against Middletown on Jan. 9. | Photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times
CRHS girls win Pink Out game By Mark Dionne Town Times
Coginchaug Regional High School’s varsity girls basketball team defeated Middletown in a hard-fought game Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Maynard Stenderd Gymnasium. Playing a younger-thanusual lineup due to injuries, the Blue Devils trailed 31-17 at halftime. But the second half belonged to CRHS. The Blue Devils put up 43 points after the break to win with a final score of 60-53. It was a physical and intense game, with players routinely hitting the floor. Middletown’s 6-foot-2 junior See Game / Page 27
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Jessie King finished CRHS’ game against Middletown on Jan. 9 as the high scorer, with 16 points.
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Thursday, Jan. 21
Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com. Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Cromwell, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS at Cromwell, 7 p.m.
Open house - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled an open house for Thursday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m., at the Durham Public Library. Information about the club; crafts and games for children. For more information, MomsDurhamMiddlefield@gmail. com.
Ice hockey - CRHS vs. Brookfield-Bethel-Danbury, 8 p.m. Indoor track - CRHS at HK Invite, 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 18 Destination Durham Destination Durham, a cable access news magazine show that highlights positive things happening in the community, airs Mondays, 7 p.m., on Comcast Cable Access Channel 19. For more information, contact Liz Cipollina at aaronjess@ aol.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Ice hockey - CRHS at Daniel Hand, 4 p.m.
Play group for kids age 1-4 The Child Development Classes at Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a play group for Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Coginchaug High School. The play group is for children age 1 to 4 years old. For information, email cbertz@rsd13.org.
Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com. Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Old Lyme, 7 p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS at Old Lyme, 7 p.m. Indoor track - CRHS at Shoreline Conference, 3:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, Jan. 27 Ice hockey - CRHS at Joel Barlow, 6:10 p.m.
Boys basketball - CRHS at Morgan, 7 p.m.
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Coginchaug Little League is accepting online registration for the spring 2016 baseball and softball season. A fee is charged. Registration is open for Minors, Majors baseball and softball, and 50-70 baseball levels. All players that will be “league age” 7-13 during the 2016 spring season may register. Coginchaug Little League is open to all residents of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall, and all age-appropriate players that attend a school within those towns (Independent Day School.) The programs offer baseball levels of Tee-Ball (boys and girls), Minors (A, AA and AAA divisions), Majors and Intermediate (50-70) and softball levels of Farm, Minors, Majors and Juniors. Registrations for these levels after Jan. 31 will be subject to a late fee. For more information, visit www.coginchaugll.org.
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Coginchaug Little League tryouts Major league tryouts Coginchaug Little League has scheduled winter tryouts for Little League Boys Majors Baseball for Sunday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m., at Rushford Gym (formerly Lake Grove). The league is for ages 9 to 12 years old, by Aug. 31, 2016. All players interested in playing in the 2016 Majors Division, and who were not on a Majors team last spring, must try out again. Those who tried out in the June 2015 tryout are not required to try out again, but are welcome to do so. Bring sneakers, baseball glove and helmet. For more information, contact Joe Fournier, boys majors director, at jfournier@jeflegal.com or John Kelly, player agent, at jpk151@gmail.com. Minor league tryouts Coginchaug Little League has scheduled winter tryouts for Little League Boys Minors Baseball for Sunday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m., at Lake Grove Gym, Middlefield. The league is for ages 8 to 11 years old, by Aug. 31, 2016. All “A” players from 2015 who are interested in playing in the “AA” or “AAA” Minors Division during 2016 must try out. All “league age” 7 boys that played Tee-Ball in 2015 will automatically be placed on a “A” level team. Bring sneakers, baseball glove and helmet. For more information, contact Andy Kleczkowski, boys minors director, at andy7696@ aol.com or John Kelly, player agent, at jpk151@gmail.com. Note regarding age levels: In the fall of 2015, Little League International adjusted the age structure for baseball divisions. Players that are 11 or older should see no noticeable changes. For players 10 or younger, the age cutoff date for each “league age” is Aug. 31. Check the actual age chart for baseball at www.coginchaugll.org. There have been no changes in the softball age chart.
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Sports Durham coach to be inducted into CCSU Hall of Fame Durham resident Ken Vallone will be inducted into the Central Connecticut State University Hall of Fame later this month. Vallone, a longtime youth coach in the area who currently serves as head basketball and baseball coach at Strong Middle School, was a standout baseball player at the college from 1983-1986. “It came as a little bit of a shock,” Vallone said of the honor. “It’s kind of surreal.” Vallone was nominated by his former Blue Devils teammate, Ed Vescovi, and received the news of his selection during a phone call with his former Central coach, Jigger Wojtusik, the day before Thanksgiving. “It’s truly an honor to be a part of this. The people at Central are phenomenal, they’ve done such a wonderful job,” Vallone said. Vallone credits Wojtusik for
giving him a chance to start as a freshman. Playing third base for the Blue Devils, Vallone finished the season with a .338 batting average and went on to be a four-year starter and twotime team captain. Vallone previously held several school records, including becoming the first player to reach 50 hits in a season (1985) and being the fastest player to reach 100 career hits, a feat he managed in just 82 games. As a junior, Vallone ranked 13th in the country with a .397 batting average and earned All-New England honors. He finished his career with a .353 average and led the Blue Devils to the team’s first winning season in over a decade during his senior year. “I was lucky enough and fortunate enough to play for a good group of people, with good teammates, and have an opportunity to play four years in college,” Vallone said. “But
the thing I’m most proud of is the academic part of it all. To be able to graduate in four years and be an athlete, I’m really proud of that.” In 1985, Vallone received the President’s Recognition Award for outstanding achievement in athletics and a year later was the runner-up for the school’s National Scholar Athlete Award. Prior to attending Central, Vallone was a member of the
state-championship winning North Haven High School baseball team. Following his collegiate career, he was invited to the Cincinnati Reds spring training. More recently, Vallone has enjoyed success as a coach. In 2013, he led his Coginchaug Little League All-Star team to the state championship against Westport. “I enjoy coaching the kids. I have certain people who in the
course of growing up have had an influence in my life, coaches who’ve taught me things I will never forget. That’s the type of thing I’m trying to do,” he said. Vallone has also given back to alma mater, where he and Vescovi organize an annual golf tournament to raise money for the baseball team, with some proceeds going to the Hartford Children’s HospiSee Vallone / Page 6
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Durham resident and youth baseball coach Ken Vallone will soon be inducted into the Central Connecticut State University Hall of Fame.
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tal. The pair has raised more than $300,000 in 10 years. “It makes you feel good to be able to give back. If I can give back to help one of those kids, have a scholarship and enjoy a memory like I have, then it’s worth it,” Vallone said. Vallone said he plans to attend the induction ceremony with his wife, Meryl, and two
sons, T.J. and Zach, who is now a student at Central. In addition to Vallone, six other former Central athletes, as well as the school’s 2003 women’s soccer team, will be inducted during the ceremony at the Rocky Hill Sheraton on Jan. 29. Tickets to the ceremony are available for purchase by visiting ccsubluedevils.com. — Press Release
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After a season-opening loss to Valley Regional that easily could have resulted in a win, the Blue Devil boys came back strong to open the season with a 3-1 record. On Dec. 23, the boys hosted the Warriors of Valley Regional. They carried a seven-point lead at the half, and still maintained a four-point lead entering the final period. With four and a half minutes left to go and a six-point lead, a charging call wiped out a basket that would have extended the lead to eight, and gave the Warriors new life. Valley hit the first of three 3-pointers with just under three minutes left to cut the Devils’ lead to three, but two straight buckets by Coginchaug extended the lead to seven, 53-46, with two minutes remaining. Bad shot selection and turnovers, however, doomed the Devils, as the Warriors hit two more threes to draw within one, finally taking the lead on a short jumper with 40 seconds remaining. Unfortunately for Devil fans, the locals could not get a clean look at the basket as the clock wound down, and Valley walked away with a come-from-behind 54-53 victory.
Cam Powers led the Devils with 14 points while Jack Murphy had nine, and Hunter Jameson scored eight. Kyle Judson, Griffin Murphy and Kyle Wyskiel each scored six, with Judson leading the team in assists (six) and Murphy and Wyskiel splitting the rebounding lead with four. Kelvin Peterson and Nash Eppard each scored 11 for Valley, with Colin Sparaco adding 10. On Dec. 28, the Coginchaug boys traveled up north to visit Windsor Locks. The game stayed close through the middle of the second period, but balanced scoring from the Devils extended the lead to eight points at the half and the locals won by a final winning margin of 19, 62-43. Cam Powers led the Devils with 21 points, and secured a double-double with 10 steals. Powers also had six assists. Jack Murphy scored 11 points, and notched his own double-double with 10 rebounds while also contributing three blocks. The two Kyles – Judson and Wyskiel – scored nine and eight points, respectively, with Judson adding five assists and Wyskiel adding five steals. Chavon George scored 17 for Windsor Locks, while Matt Shaw added 15. On Dec. 30, the Coginchaug
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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.) Everyone’s involvement is welcome. Vo l u n t e e r s are needed for subcommittees and to coordinate events. For more information, contact Chris Hurlbert at Middlefield Park and Recreation, at 860-349-7122.
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Christian Education The United Churches of Durham schedules Christian Education classes for Sundays, 9 to 9:45 a.m., before intergenerational worship at 10 a.m. This gives children, young adults and adults their own time to learn, then to attend worship together. Classes meet in the Lower Level of the Fellowship Hall at the United Churches, 228 Main St.
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SENIORS CELEBRATE THE SEASON
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More than 60 members of the Durham 60+ Club attended its 2015 Christmas party. In the photo, from left, are Jeanette Fudge and Roberta Mather.
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Thanks and gratitude
Senior Happenings Free yoga tune up classes are planned
be modified for chair. All levels welcome. The final class is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21 - Core, Back and Breath Tune Up. For more information, call Sherry Hill at Durham Recreation, 860-343-6720; or Katy Forline, 860-930-0890. Registration will be at the door 15 minutes prior to class.
The Durham Senior Citizens Board has scheduled four free Yoga Tune Up classes for four Thursdays at the Durham Activity Center. Classes include toning and flexibility through modified active yoga poses, The Roll Model Method techniques, brief relevant anat- Colored pencil omy, guided meditation and techniques art class breathing techniques. Yoga mats required. Some The Durham Senior Board floor ability recommended has scheduled a series of five though most activities can art classes for seniors, on
Christmas has scampered off, leaving behind my tree as the only clue that it was ever here. No more Christmas movies on Hallmark. No more carols on the radio. No more bright shimmering lights everywhere. No more wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. No more of those delightful Christmas goodies. Just winter. It always saddens me. I had so loved all the hubbub. The hardest thing, though, is tossing out my Christmas tree. He’s been such a cheery little fellow, helping me to forget that the nights are long and cold, and he lets me hold onto the Christmas season for just a bit longer. I sit on my couch all wrapped up in my older-than-the-hills bathrobe, with a blanket over my legs for extra warmth, drinking my glass of tart cherry juice, laughing uproariously at my sitcoms, and I glance con-
Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Durham Activity Center. Students will explore colored pencil and drawing techniques. A fee is charged. For more information and registration, call Sherry Hill at 860-343-6724 or 860-788-3337.
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The Middlefield Senior Center, 405 Main St., schedules lunch Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, noon to 1 p.m. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.
tinuously at my little Charlie Brown tree (I think I will call him Charlie for short.) Really, I can hardly take my eyes off him because I think he’s so beautiful. This sadness over the dismantling of the tree has a long history. It almost brought me to tears when I was a kid. All that excitement of the past weeks. Counting the days, and sometimes the minutes, until school was out, until Santa dropped by. Waiting with baited breath for those new skates or that sled. And then, poof, it was over. And it was back to school. Taking down the tree brought that home, loud and clear. I have written about this before, but one year I kept up my tree, which I had gotten the day after Thanksgiving (this was a real tree, mind you), until March. I thought See Carr / Page 9
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To the editor: I am writing to extend my thanks and gratitude to those people who so generously contributed to the 21st annual holiday gift drive sponsored by the Probate Court. This year, gifts were distributed to residents of four area health care facilities: Water’s Edge Health & Rehab, Middlesex Health Care and Apple Rehab, all of Middletown, and Autumn Lake of Cromwell. Gift “wish lists” were provided to the court by the staff My best wishes for a happy, of the four facilities and holi- safe and healthy new year. day presents were purchased Joseph D. Marino and delivered for over 100 Judge of Probate residents. District of Middletown
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it was a Christmas miracle, because even after all that time it still managed to look quite dapper. I took pictures of it and showed my friends. “Look at my magic tree,” I told them. Yeah, not so much magic. When I finally had the courage to haul it outside, when the bulk of winter was over, and the sun was making rapid strides back in our direction, the poor thing dropped all of its needles, right there on the spot, as soon as I touched it. It had probably been begging for a mercy killing for some time,
but I could not hear its cries over the sitcoms and the uproarious laughter. I will say, however, that it being nothing more than a bare stalk did make the goodbyes a bit easier. So I water Charlie regularly, in the hopes that he will want to stick around a bit longer. I will try to be kinder to him than I have been to the others, not forcing him to stand upright (sort of) in my corner for weeks on end, when really, all he wants to do is lie down in the woods next to my house and go to sleep. I will try. So far I am not doing too well. I keep telling myself
that any day now I will give him the ol’ heave-ho. This is, however, akin to telling yourself that, yes, tomorrow, you will make that dentist appointment. It’s amazing how tomorrow seems to keep slipping out the back door. Okay, Charlie, definitely by February. Well, maybe. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is the author of “Everyday Things: A Year of Reflection on Just About Everything.” It’s a collection of her columns and can be found on Amazon. You can e-mail her at princessdi7@sbcglobal. net.
Assisted Living The Newington Capitals Pee Wee B1 team took first place at the Jingle Bell Hockey Tournament in Marlboro, Mass. The champs played six games in three days against teams from throughout New England, and notched three shutouts. Matthew Moreno, a seventh grader at Strong school in Durham, is a goalie for the Capitals.
Registration must be scheduled ahead of time to allow for optimum opportunities to observe the programs. To schedule an appointment, call Lyman school at 860-349-7240 to visit the Integrated Day Program. To visit the Contemporary Program, call Brewster school at 860-349-7227. Kindergarten registration for
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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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.
Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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Bella Luna Pizza & Restaurant
361 Liberty St Meriden, CT 06450 203-238-1380 mybellalunapizza.com Our talented chefs create pizzas and traditional Italian foods from the finest freshest ingredients. Wings, grinders, salads, pasta dishes and more. Serving Beer & Wine.
Colony Diner
600 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203-626-5084 www.bskings.com
Serving only Angus Beef. 24 Craft Beers on Tap. Happy Hour Specials 6 days a week. Call for Reservations.
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
Ciao Bello Pizzeria
Double Play Cafe
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E.J. Nevins Pub
Galleria Restaurant
Giulio’s Pizza
970 N. Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-269-2426 ciaobellowallingford.com Two authentic Italians make real pizza & wonderful Italian dishes, Rico & Alphonso’s love of food shows in all they do.
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
2 Spring Lane Farmington, CT 06032 860-404-2871 www.galleriact.com Missing us in Wallingford? Come to Farmington. Fresh, made to order food. Extensive menu, full bar, large variety of wine. Now accepting holiday reservations.
320 Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-265-2599 www.doubleplaycafect.com Come visit us at Double Play Cafe, 12 BIG Screens, K LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, Award winning wings and over 100 seats. Open 7 days, serving food till late!
630 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-234-0690 ejnevinspub.wix.com/ejnevinspub Offers fresh homemade pub food. Kitchen stays open until 12am! Happy Hour Specials weekdays 4-7pm, Sun 10-1am. 40 plus Beers! Featuring traditional Irish food.
126 Middletown Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3515 giuliospizza.com Your hosts, the Gagliardi Family, welcome you. Proudly serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers & dinners. Enjoy a drink at Top Shelf Lounge, adjacent to Giulio’s! 28408-01
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Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
Kender’s Indian Palace
519 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-235-9123 Open Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. Sunday 12 noon - 10pm. Closed Monday. We deliver (delivery charges apply). Minimum order of $12 or more.
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!
Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop
Mangu Restaurant
Marianna’s Belltop Bakery
Red Room Grille
Silver City Sports Bar & Grill
Slanted Shanty Grill & Café
Spartan II Pizza Restaurant & Lounge
Wallingford Pizza House
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.
212 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 203-238-0159 search: facebook.com/Mariannas-Belltop-Bakery For 30 years serving Italian pastries and cookies, fresh made cannoli, bread & rolls, special occasion cakes and Christmas Stollen. Place your holiday order now....
275 Research Pkwy Meriden, CT 06450 203-608-7157 www.facebook.com/SilverCitySportsBarandGrill The place for all your favorite Sports. New Happy Hour menu & drink specials. Relax and enjoy spending time with your friends and family.
930 Old Meriden-Waterbury Road Plantsville, CT 06479 860-276-0090 Come enjoy our extensive menu offering everything from pizza, pasta, seafood, prime rib, grinders & club sandwiches & more. Restaurant, lounge and banquet room.
29 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06450 203-440-1945 search: facebook.com/Mangú-Restaurant Grand Opening. Serving Dominican Cuisine, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialty Mangu (smashed green plantains, egg, fried cheese, salami or sausage links, onion and red peppers)
575 N. Colony St Meriden, CT 203-235-3172 search: facebook.com/Red-Room-Grille Serving Southern Social Menu, Entertainment Thurs - Sun. Visit Mon.- Sat 2pm to close, Sun. 12 to close. Happy hour 4-9pm everyday.
1169 Meriden Waterbury Tpke. Plantsville, CT 860-863-5963 Family owned/operated. Daily Specials, Happy Hour & Weekly Entertainment. An Attentive Staff, creating AN ATMOSPHERE BEYOND COMPARE.
140 Center Street Wallingford, CT (203) 294-1000 wallingfordpizza.com/
Home of the BEST Sicilian Pizza in Town! Free Delivery. Coupons on website. Try our 2 Party Cheese Pizza $30.99 +tax.
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Continuing Education Winter Conference
DURHAM CHRISTMAS PARTY CONTINUED...
The Agricultural Science and Technology Center at Middletown High School will offer nine workshops/ classes in its 2016 Continuing Education Winter Conference to be held Saturday, Jan. 23. All classes and workshops are open to the general public who are no longer in high school. The program’s snow date is Saturday, Jan. 30. There is a cost for the program, which includes lunch. The public is advised that all classes/workshops will be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. Among the sessions/ speakers are Red Rock 4-H Club: Meat Goat Management; Joan Nichols, CT Farm Bureau: Public Act 490; Craig Brown, USGS: Brackish Groundwater, an Alternate Supply; Sara Muirhead, HoofCares: Holistic Horse Care. Also, Laura Cisneros, UConn: Going Batty; Tom Worthley, UConn: Forest and Tree ID; Geoff Goodson, Harmony for Horse and Handler: Mustang Madness; Hank Kay, Arborist: Chainsaw Safety; Natalie Cohen, USDA: Avian Influenza Update. For the schedule of sessions, application forms and any questions, call the center at Middletown High School at 860-704-4500 ext. 4594. Persons may email the center with questions at nescim@ mpsct.org. T h e c e n t e r ’s f a x i s 860-704-4588.
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Seniors Think outside Curriculum By Katelynn Branciforte Starr Autism awareness, Raven Casanova real war on drugs, and Jack Riotte jazz in the café. While this assignment doesn’t begin until second semester, some of these seniors have jumped right in and have already made progress. Ackerman who is “interested in different cultures” wants to study midwifery in college. She has started planning her project and has been “contacting many offices” but is so far “unable to land a solid internship because of Health Information Protection (HIPAA) laws”; however, she is planning on “doing tours and attending informational sessions with doctors”. Haglund also has put a lot of focus on her project first semester. She chose mental health awareness as her topic because “it is something that is really personal,” she said. She also added, “It’s a topic that can really make a difference.” Haglund plans on interning for the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and has had several x-block meetings with CRHS students to get their perspective on stigma in mental illness within our
Senior year is full of adventures, new friends, and ...Coginchaug Senior Projects? At Coginchaug, seniors have the opportunity to go outside of the curriculum and explore a topic that is interesting to them. The CUSP consists of students researching their topic with a teacher of choice as their mentor. With the help of their mentor, they put together an oral presentation that is given near the end of second semester; in the past, these have ranged from multimedia presentations to live fashion shows. This year, 12 seniors signed up to study in depth a topic of their choice. These topics range from food to history to mental illnesses. The participating seniors and their choices of study are Emma Ackerman obstetrics, Abigail Coogan art history murals, Jordan Solis film, Morgan Cunningham interior design, Isabella Coviello women in the military, Andreana Coviello world music, Sam Temple Spanish foods, Zoe Strothers feminism film, Olivia Haglund mental health awareness, Hailey
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school community. This pseudo-club is called I am Resilient, which Haglund plans to use to “organize events and fundraisers to promote mental health awareness in Coginchaug”. These 12 seniors have a challenging semester ahead of them. A lot of time goes into these projects, so they have to balance their time between schoolwork, sports, socialization, and research for CUSP. Presentation dates will be forthcoming. Both Haglund and Ackerman recommend doing a CUSP to anyone who has an interest outside of the typical curriculum. Haglund said, “It’s really helpful in getting better organization skills and being professional, and it’s fun.”
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Intro to Catering Extends to RSD 13 By Jacquelyn Stevens
Introduction to Catering, a new elective that Coginchaug started this year, is taught by FCS teacher Ms. Jamie Bowman, and, according to her, “has been successful”: the class catered two Coginchaug teacher luncheons, a Shoreline library luncheon, and part of the New Student Breakfast; they hosted a Pie Drive, donated pies to the EcoClub’s Souper Supper Social, and made breads for the people the Coginchaug Career Fair volunteers. Ms. Bowman said, “Catering is a great opportunity
Syrian Refugee Rush One of the controversial topics in today’s politics is whether or not Syrian refugees should be allowed into the US. There are many different opinions when it comes to this issue, especially among politicians and government officials. Some believe that as Americans, it is our duty to help others
when they are in need. On the other hand, many officials believe that no one can guarantee the fact that someone or multiplepeople coming into the country aren’t terrorists. Also, they stress that bringing all of the refugees will cost a lot of money. Both sides are supported with many quotes and facts from the
for students who excel in [our Foods courses] to challenge themselves. As of right now, we aren’t catering any upcoming events but are coming up with a menu for the district to order from, which should be very successful.” The menu will offer different categories of food, and the Catering class will be making all of the food ordered. The students in Catering are looking forward to this unique opportunity. Senior Amy Arcari said, “It’s definitely one of my favorite food classes because we make a variety of food unlike the other food classes that are provided like Cakes and Pastries where they make desserts.” Senior Tyler White said it is “one of the best classes” he has ever taken, and he “looks forward to this class every week”. Although this is a new course, “we work effectively and can get any order done in no time,” said senior Taylor Marino.
By Taylor Marino officials within the United States government. My purpose in writing this article was to provide both arguments of this issue with as many perspectives and facts as possible.
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The Rush of Syrian Refugees According to the NBC article written by Leigh Ann Caldwell, there are at least two dozen governors (mostly Republicans) who have expressed their concerns about the Syrian refugees coming to the United States. For example, reported by Bradner and Barrett, Ben Carson wrote a letter to the current speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Paul Ryan made a statement about relocating the Syrian refugees saying, “I to resettle refugees and/ or migrants from Syria into the United States, effective immediately.” Senator Richard Burr (R) of North Carolina had written a similar statement. Yet there has been some discussion on whether or not the states actually have the right to create policies to keep Syrian refugees from entering their state. Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich spoke saying that the states “do not have the authority” and they are really only allowed to “express their concerns”. Many continue to take action; Senator Rand Paul, another 2016 candidate, introduced a legislation
that would block the US from issuing visas to refugees from other countries with a high risk of terrorism in an effort to “stop terrorists from walking in our front door.” These politicians explain that the reason they believe refugees should not be allowed into the country is because no one can guarantee that acts of terrorism or people working with ISIS will not get into the country. For example, in an interview with Bill Bennett from Morning in America, Paul Ryan asked how the president will ensure that the thousands of Syrian refugees that want to settle into the United States will not be involved in terrorism. Ryan explained that President Obama has still not given a clear answer to this question, and that it is very concerning. Another issue that these officials have regarding this problem is they believe that certain political leaders such as President Obama and Hillary Clinton completely disregard the problem of these attacks as terrorism, and they call it a sort of “extremism”. According to Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post,
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For links to Taylor’s research articles, please see the online version of her story at crhsnews.com. Senator Ted Cruz (R) explains his opinion that for the past couple of years that Obama has been in office, he has “abandoned” our allies and has “coddled” our enemies. Cruz states, “Both president Obama and Hillary Clinton want to define the enemy as some sort of abstract extremism, which means they cannot direct a strategy to defeat it because they cannot acknowledge who they’re fighting.” Many republicans believe that it has been too long, and the reason that there hasn’t been any positive improvement towards defeating ISIS is because of Obama’s lack of defining this problem as terrorism. On the opposite side of this argument, Obama and other Democrats are stressing the fact that it is not in American values to “slam the door in their faces when they are in need”. He explains that the refugees will have to go through strict screening before being allowed into the US. The screening is explained in more detail by Lavinia Limón, the head of the US C Committee for Refugees and Immigrants; she described it as an “arduous” process and that she cannot explain every detail of because of confidentiality purposes so, each refugee must be reviewed by multiple US intelligence agencies. According to Bradner and Barrett of CNN, Obama states, “Our nations can welcome refugees who
are desperately seeking safety and ensure our own security.” Obama’s administration agrees strongly with this and does not seem to be giving in to what the opposition wants. One governor who strongly backed Obama was Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley (D). He is showing the issue in light of the people in Syria who have nothing to do with terrorism and how they don’t have anywhere else to turn. Also from the CNN article, O’Malley states, “Scapegoating an entire religious community and rejecting those fleeing ISIL terrorism and persecution is what the terrorists want.” Another controversy within this issue is that the US cannot be making remarks about letting in Christian refugees yet not letting in Muslims. The website The Guardian wrote an article about Obama speaking to the Philippines explaining that it makes some Americans seem like they are being discriminatory against Muslims; the writer says we must worry “...when you see individuals in positions of responsibility suggesting Christians are more worthy of protection than Muslims are in a wartorn land…” He became very frustrated when stating that it’s against American values to discriminate based on a religion. After exploring both opinions of this issue in detail, my opinion is
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somewhat in between the two. I strongly believe that at this point the Syrian refugees should not be let into this country at this point in time. I am not saying that they should never be allowed in the country at all, just for a certain amount of time.There is no way that any official or politician in this country can ensure the fact that a refugee that is coming into this country will not have ideas or contact with terrorist back at home. Security can make sure that no weaponry or explosives are brought into this country but, they won’t know who they could possibly be giving information to about the US. The reason why I do not totally agree with shutting them out completely is the fact that it is cruel as Americans to just leave them and not provide any assistance. It is our job to help others when they are in need, even when they are not our civilians. We should help the helpless, and we should provide them with as many resources as possible. Thinking of being in a similar situation and I was scared to live in the place I had spent my whole life, I would hope that someone would try to provide assistance. I believe in all it is our duty as Americans to first keep our own citizens safe, and then secondly try to make a positive change in the world. I believe in this scenario, there is a way to achieve both. January Issue Production and Editing Team: Ava Altschuler Katelynn Branciforte Larissa Cade Morgan Cunningham Taylor Marino Zac Schleicher Jacquelyn Stevens Stephanie Tang Samantha Vigue
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Alumnae Editors 2014-2015: Where are They Now? By Morgan Cunningham Coginchaug alumnae Dena Branciforte and Caroline Gervais played important roles in the production of The Devil’s Advocate as editors in the 2014-2015 school year. As we move into the second half of the school year, we wanted to check in with our alumnae and find out where they are now.
Dena Branciforte University of Hartford West Hartford, CT. College Major I originally came to University of Hartford to be an Elementary Education major. I chose this school because you start fieldwork (you get to go into schools and work with children) your freshman year, which is something that not a lot of universities/colleges offer. Next semester, I’m changing my major to Health Science because I realized that teaching wasn’t for me. After I graduate from UHart, I’ll go on to pharmacy school because I want to become a pharmacist. Activities I’m still working at the Durham Pharmacy part time, every other weekend. 5-year Plan? In 5 years I see myself at pharmacy school. Lessons Learned 1. You can go eat meals by yourself. So many people do it; it’s much more common to see people eating by themselves in college than it was in high school. 2. Time management is key. I make so many little checklists and to-do lists for myself, and they’re so helpful. 3. Find a good balance between schoolwork and fun. College is a lot of fun, but you’re also paying a lot of money to be there for your education. Transition from high school My transition from high school to college wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. It was weird not seeing the people I’ve known and seen every day since kindergarten around on campus. My advice to people who are struggling with the transition is to surround yourself with good people. Find a group of friends who make you happy and take your mind off the fact that you might be a little homesick. Caroline Gervais Bentley University Waltham, Massachusetts College Major I haven’t decided yet, but I am currently debating between Marketing and what my school calls IDCC, which stands for Information Design and Corporate Communication. IDCC is more of a communications major and encompasses public relations and web design, while Marketing is more focused on analyzing customer data and turning into advertising campaigns. I am also considering minoring in law because I really enjoyed my Business Law
and Ethics course this past semester. Activities -HerCampus, an online blog that is popular among ‘colligiettes’ across the US. -Campus Activities Board plans and hosts events such as the Back to Bentley and ‘pring Day concerts and other activities -Bentley Fashion Consultants (fashion club) -Dresses to Dreams, a club that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in the area who may not have access to them 5-year Plan? I will probably be in grad school working on my masters and hopefully
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Senior Superlatives Superlative: Most Kind Hearted Best Smile Best Hair Best Eyebrows Best Eyes Best Laugh Best Dressed Class Texters Most School-Spirited Most Likely To Be Famous Most Likely to be on Broadway Most Changed Since Freshman Year Most Congenial Hottest Wheels Mr. and Mrs. John Deere Class Athletes Class Flirts Class Clowns Class Shorties Class Giraffes Class Artists Class Klutzes Worst Drivers Most Dramatic Most Gullible Most Sarcastic Best Bromane Most Likely to be Late to Graduation have secured a job at a marketing firm! Lessons Learned It’s WAY different than high school. You have a lot more free time on your hands but also a lot more homework, so you really have to balance that. I didn’t realize how college is more about the work you do in preparation for the class than what you actually do in class. It’s incredibly important to stay organized; create and stick to a weekly schedule so you don’t waste your free time procrastinating. Not everyone finds his or her group of friends right
By Jacquelyn Stevens Boy: Wes Benjunas Cam Powers Josh Dalo Josh Martowski Kyle Judson Michael O’Keefe James Peters Ken Gribko Chris Piotrowski
Girl: Kim-Tran Vo Cassie Kovacs Ava Altschuler Tiara Cominski Carlie Annechino Shaun Whitaker Emma Hintz Klea Patushi Sam Vigue
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Jesse Nelson Walter Wyskiel Sam Temple
Caitlin Sibiskie Taylor Marino Rochelle Godbout
Steve Phenicie Alec Bogen Parker Tregoning Mike Liseo Jeremiah Palmisano Jon Miller Zac Schleicher Tim DeBaise Gunther Wallach Michael Brady Leonid Funaro Matt Sawicki Cam Powers&Jake Sapia Brenden Rushford
Emily Smith Larissa Cade Gabby Diaz Alana Beckert Michelle DeFilippo Bri vanEyndhoven Caitlin Kranich Paige Koba Sadie Leiler Kaitlynn Branciforte Amy Arcari Christina Rizzo
away, and that’s perfectly okay. TV and social media can make it seem like college friendships are made instantaneously, but that’s not always the case! Good friendships can take a while to create. Friendships can form in random, unexpected ways, so you basically need to be friendly at all times... which can be tough when you’ve been up all night writing a twenty page research paper and are running only on coffee, but it’s definitely worth it in the end! Transition from high school
It’s incredibly important to communicate with your parents and friends from home; college can either strain your relationship with them or strengthen it; that’s up to how much or how little you keep in touch. I would tell my high school self to join DECA and the Devil’s Advocate earlier because those turned out to be my favorite part of senior year, and I find myself wishing that I could have had more experience with both of them. I would tell myself to take more business classes so I had a bigger head start once I got to college.
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Desserts Don’t Have to be Deserted By Jacquelyn Stevens There’s no need to cut out all the sweets you love when all you have to do is switch out the ingredients. It’s nearly impossible finding desserts that don’t contain butter, so here are some substitutions! You can use applesauce or prune puree in exchange for the called-for butter, shortening or oil. If you don’t like applesauce or prune puree, though, you can use butter spreads or shortenings that are specifically for baking, which don’t contain any trans fats. Cream is also another
ingredient that is not only used in desserts but daily in coffee, which is also what people drink with their desserts at family gatherings. Instead of using cream, you can use fat-free half-and-half, evaporated skim milk or almond milk. Sugar is what makes us love our desserts so much, but to reduce that amount of sugar, you can split the amount of sugar you use by one-half; then, add vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon to enhance the sweetness to what you’re used to.
Buttermilk Pralines Ingredients ¾ cups sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract ½ cup almond milk 1 ½ tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon baking soda Dash of salt
Adapted from myrecipes.com 2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 ½ teaspoons applesauce 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat until sugar-vanilla mixture dissolves, stirring constantly. Continue cooking over low heat until a candy thermometer registers 234° (about 10 minutes); stir occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in nuts, butter, and vanilla; beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to lose its shine (about 6 minutes). Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let stand 20 minutes or until set. Note: Store pralines in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. See the more healthy recipes on crhsnews.com.
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Volume 22, Issue 3
‘Tis the Season for Car Trouble By Spencer McCoy Whether you drive a car, truck or SUV, many students and adults depend on their vehicle for transportation. Whether it’s the daily commute to school or going across the country, getting stranded in the cold because your car stops working is not how you want to spend yourwinter. Follow these winter driving tips to avoid any inconveniences. If you are driving in the snow, make sure to always accelerate and decelerate slowly, and be careful when turning. If you lose traction, you should not slam on your brakes unless you need to; instead, keep the wheel straight and slowly decelerate without locking up the brakes.
Driving your car before the engine is able to warm up will not only damage it, but also will cause your gas milage to suffer. It is convenient to have a remote starter on your car so you can start your engine before you are ready to leave in the morning. Plus, your car will be toasty and warm when you get in. When driving in the snow, it is important to have the proper tires on your car. All-season tires are good for dry or wet roads and light snow, but you should fit your car with a set of snow tires in low temperatures and heavy snow or slush. Many people also use studded tires which are great on packed snow and ice.
Workout Ways By Carson Aitken With winter approaching and all those New Year’s resolutions, there couldn’t be a better time to talk about getting fit, ripped, cut, or just put on some beef. Here are a few tips that will show results.
3. You’re Not That Tired Don’t stop until you absolutely can’t go anymore. The more you push yourself, the more results you’ll see. Plus, your brain will tell you you’re a lot more tired than your body actually is.
1. BE CONSISTENT! Get up and go! Getting started is always the hardest, but once you get going and start to workout, you remember that maybe it’s not that bad. Now that you’ve realized it’s not that bad, stay on a consistent schedule.
4. The Buddy System Try to workout with a friend as frequently as possible. It will not only make your workout experience more plasant but you’ll also have a person to push you and make sure you actually finish your workout.
2. Switch It Up You build the most muscle when you change up your workouts. The more you mix up your workouts and add new ones, the more results you’ll see. This is because you’re throwing new things at your muscles they’re not used to.
5. Eat Right Eating right is just as important as how hard you workout. If you want good results, you have to take care of and nourish your body with at least three solid meals a day.
First Ever CRHS Fashion Show CRHS Fashion Marketing will host its first fashion show in the CRHS cafeteria Thursday, January 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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US Women’s Team Falls Short Again
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Many would agree that by 4:00 p.m., they are ready for a long nap. After a draining day filled with school, sports, work, or all three of these commitments combined, going to the gym or for a run isn’t exactly the first thought in mind to add onto the agenda. Instead of trying to include a workout into your jam packed schedule, make it a morning ritual; make it the very first thing you do when you wake up just as simple as a morning face wash routine. Eliminate the stress and dread of working out after a day’s worth of activity by getting it done as soon as you rise out of bed. When you hear the phrase, “morning workout” you most likely think of the idea being impossible, horribly painful, or unproductive, but actually, the morning is proven to be the best time to exercise. Perks of working out in the morning are endless including creating a steady habit, jump-starting your metabolism for up to 24 hours, being more likely to be on time for your day since you’re already up, creating a better mood for the day since your endorphins increase from exercise, and sleeping really well since you will ease down at night instead of working out. You’re probably still wondering how exactly you’re going to be able to exercise in replace of hitting the snooze button, but there are a few tips that’ll actually trick you into doing the unthinkable. It’s most crucial to get a full night’s rest prior to your “rise and grind”. In terms of successfully convincing yourself to work out, prepare every-
thing the night before; fill your water bottle, set your sneakers by your bed, have your headphones plugged into your phone already, even sleep in your workout clothing (since it is comfortable attire)! Lastly, make sure you have a simple snack prepared for a pre-workout energy boost that is high in protein or non-sugary fibers such as oats, a banana, yogurt, or whole-wheat toast. Now that you’re awake at 6:00 a.m. in your sneakers and holding your water bottle, what should you actually do? Since you’re metabolism will be boosted for the day, you actually have to perform less work than you would during a normal workout. As soon as you’re out of bed, take a
calming stretch and inhale and exhale slowly about five times. Since your body temperature is lower when you first wake up, it’s important to stretch and get warm before you start. Once you run up and down the stairs a few times or do fifty jumping jacks, perform some simple stretches. When it comes to the actual workout, make it short and high intensity: thirty to forty-five minutes of constant hard work. As soon as you start, set your intentions and get into a mode where you can’t be stopped. If you workout when the sun is still rising, it’s a promise that you won’t regret it when the sun goes down.
With the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the US took a step forward in the progress of granting women the rights they deserved; the United States and the rest of the world have continued to work to combat the inequality between women and men in many contexts. Some would assume that by today, we would not be having problems with women’s inequality, but these issues still arise. Recently, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has been criticized for the amount they pay their women and men soccer teams and how this discrepancy furthers the gap of equality in sports. A recent issue that has been growing is the con-
troversy involving the US Women’s National Soccer Team. This past summer, the women’s national team won the 2015 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, Canada, beating Japan 5-2, and as a team received a miniscule $2 million reward. The US men’s national team collected $9 million in the 2014 World Cup for reaching the sixteenth round. And team Germany, the FIFA World Cup winner in 2014, made $35 million as a team. Shouldn’t both first place teams receive the same reward? They achieved the same goal in the same federation.
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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution By Stephanie Tang
A way that people like to start the New Year is by making a resolution; however, most people have difficulty keeping them whether they lack the time, they forget it, or they feel like they can’t keep the goal. Then, the next year, they make the same resolution. If you made a resolution this year and is having some difficulty keeping it, here are some tips on keeping your goal. 1. Keep a post-it on your mirror or closet door to remind yourself of your goal every day. 2. If you want to save money, keep a jar and put some money in it each week. 3. Make a plan; write a list on how you plan to work on your resolution and follow through on your action steps. 4. Make baby steps; some people jump into a new goal instantly. This does not always work out because people are not used to doing what they are doing. For example, if you are trying to workout more (if you haven’t worked out in a while), try walking around in the neighborhood, avoid using escalators and take the stairs.
5. For food, substitute unhealthy ingredients for healthy ones or find alternatives to snack foods. When cooking, instead of using a lot of salt, use spices or low-sodium soy sauce instead. 6. If you are trying to incorporate more raw fruits and vegetables in your diet, prep chopped veggies and fruit on a Sunday and store in containers for an on the go snack. 7. Search on Pinterest if you want ideas for healthy meals. 8. If you have a fitness goal, make sure you save some time each day to workout. It doesn’t matter if you have only 10 minutes, any workout is good. 9. Have a support system: it’s easier to do something with a group of friends 10. Remember it’s okay to mess up: Nobody is perfect; if you mess up while trying to reach your goal, it’s okay. Just take a small step back and try again. 11. Treat yourself: It’s important to reward yourself when you accomplish something. For an example, if you are trying to run, and you manage to run a mile, treat yourself with fro-yo or any other small treat.
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US Women’s Team FIFA states on their website, “Developing football everywhere and for all.” Are they giving the same opportunities to their women’s teams as to their men’s teams? Some will argue that the reason the men’s team is paid more than the women is because of the endorsements or sponsorships that they receive from businesses or brands. Many endorsement
deals are made for one single player; for example, women’s national team forward Alex Morgan has an endorsement with Nike and is featured in many of their commercials and magazines. This factor has nothing to do with the team itself; it only involves extra money for Morgan on the side. The endorsements have nothing to do with a team as a whole unless a brand or compa-
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Volume 22, Issue 3
Heroin Use on the Rise By Jacquelyn Stevens
In Arielle Duhaime-Ross’s article “The US is experiencing a ‘dramatic rise’ in heroin-related deaths, CDC says” published in The Verge on July 7, 2015, “Heroin-related deaths nearly tripled between 2010 and 2013 — rising to 2.7 deaths for every 100,000 people, from one death for every 100,000 people.” In Alonzo Weston Joseph’s “Heroin Use is Again on the Rise” published in News-Press Now on January 3, 2016, “Experts point to the growing popularity of prescription painkillers like Oxycontin, Vicodin and Percocet as the gateway drugs to heroin. But since there are now more safeguards for those prescriptions, it’s become harder to obtain them. That forces many prescription drug addicts to turn to lower-cost heroin.” More specifically, Connecticut has had a disturbing increase in heroin and opiate overdoses. As stated in Rich Scinto’s “Heroin Killing Connecticut Residents at an Alarming Rate” published on Patch.com on November 8, 2015, “Last year, about 500 people died in Connecticut due to overdoses involving, heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone and other opiates. Often there was a combination of opiates or opiates and other drugs. Stamford had eight opiate overdose deaths with 11 in Southington, 11 in Danbury, and six in
Fairfield. Few towns in the state weren’t touched by an opiate-related death in 2014. Heroin and other opiates don’t discriminate; opiates were involved in the deaths of people between 17 years old to 72 years old.” It’s shocking to think about students in high school taking heroin, along with opiates, but it is a national problem and needs to be recognized. Some people don’t understand the process that a person goes through with drug addiction and are not taking this addiction seriously. In Steven Reinberg’s “Painkillers Often Gateway to Heroin for US Teens: Survey” published in HealthDay on December 30, 2015, an important factor that has to do with an increase in heroin use is noted: “Since there are now more safeguards for opiate prescriptions, it’s become harder to obtain them. That forces many prescription drug addicts to turn to lower-cost heroin.” The article “I’ll Just Try It Once” on the Foundation For a DrugFree World has an eyeopening quote from Sam, a 15-year-old addict: “When you first shoot up, you will most likely puke and feel repelled, but soon you’ll try it again. It will cling to you like an obsessed lover. The rush of the hit and the way you’ll want more, as if you were being deprived of air—that’s how it will trap you.” This statement shows how much heroin
takes over your life. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency’s “ThreeFourths of High School Students Who Use Heroin Have also Used Painkillers” published on January 5, 2016, says “almost onefourth of students who said they had taken opioid painkillers more than 40 times also reported using heroin. ‘Teens experimenting with pills need to look at all of these people around them becoming addicted to–and dying from--heroin,’ [said lead researcher Dr. Joseph Palamar of New York University]. ‘Most of these people started on pills and felt they had no choice but to move on to heroin. Targeting this group may prevent future heroin initiation, and decrease the troubling trend nation-wide in opiate-related deaths.’” Though heroin deaths are increasing, Scinto of Patch reports, “Connecticut legislators took a giant step toward preventing overdose deaths by granting immunity to anyone who distributed naloxone, commonly known by its brand name Narcan, to someone who was overdosing on an opiate. The law took effect in October 2014 and helped save 20 lives between then and January…” according to Gary Mendell, “founder of Shatterproof, an organization that seeks to reduce the number of those suffering from addiction...”.
ny has specifically asked for the entire team to be involved. The ultimate goal of these teams being involved in this federation is for them to train and compete within their countries to create teams that are ready to compete in the FIFA World Cup tournament. If both the men and women are working
towards the same goal and same accomplishment, then why isn’t the pay for achieving this goal the same? FIFA provides financial assistance for the men, women and the youth teams all around the world in order for their teams to have all of the essentials to practice and play year-round. The FIFA website provides facts and
statistics explaining how much money goes to each group per year. The youth top in at the highest, receiving $30130.5 million of financial assistance. The men receive $2225.1 million, and the women receive a staggering low of $225 million a year. These financial statistics factor in the world, not only the US.
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Keeping Spirits High The CRHS student section cheers on girls basketball at the Pink-out game on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Senior Larissa Cade looks for options against Rocky Hill on Dec. 28.
On Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Coginchaug cheerleaders were proudly accompanied by the Strong School cheerleaders to help keep spirits high during the girls basketball battle against Westbrook on the CRHS court. All photos by Jose Cadena
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Division One... Times Two By Morgan Cunningham On Nov. 17, twins Jessica and Samantha Drop signed their letters of intent (see photos below), committing to the women’s track team of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Jess and Sam were each asked how they got into running, what they are looking forward to after signing to a D1 school, what they are majoring in, and where they see themselves in five years.
Samantha Drop senior portrait
“I started running in seventh grade for the Strong cross country team; however, I didn’t start seriously running until my freshman year of high school. I am looking forward to being on a team that will push me to my best. I am also looking forward to being on a new team with such a nice group of people. I am currently undecided on a major, but I am looking toward studying the sciences. In five years, I see myself as a graduate or soon-to-be graduate of the University of Georgia, hopefully going on to get my masters or starting a job. I also see myself continuing my running career after college.”
Volume 22, Issue 3
Winter Break Victories on Ice By Morgan Cunningham
The Lyman Hall/ Haddam-Killingworth/ Coginchaug co-op hockey team has had a very strong start to the season so far. They won their first game, on Dec. 23 against Fitch/ East Lyme/Ledyard Ice Hockey, with a score of 5-3. Their second game, on Dec. 26, was against Whethersfield/ Rocky Hill/ Middletown Ice Hockey,
and resulted in another win with a score of 3-0. On Dec. 30, the Lyman Hall/ HaddamKillingworth/ Coginchaug Hockey Team won their third game with a score of 2-1 against Shepaug/ Litchfield/ Nonnewaug Ice Hockey. On Jan. 6, they attended their fourth game, tying with Housatonic/ Northwestern/ Wamogo Ice Hockey 3-3.
Aquatic Wonders By Brennan Bates
On Monday, Jan. 4, the CRHS co-op swim team attended a meet against North Haven at the Gawrych Town Pool. Connor Tsolis placed 1st in the 100M Freestyle and 2nd
in the 100M Breast Stroke. Connor Kelly placed 1st in the 50M Freestyle and 2nd in the 100M Butterfly. Jack Howell came in 3rd in both the 200M Freestyle and the 100M Back Stroke.
A Positive Start to the Gymnastics Season By Miranda Cronin
Jessica Drop senior portrait Photos by Sydney Altschuler “I got into running my freshman year. I wanted to stay in shape for soccer season in the fall, so my sister convinced me to join track with her. At first, I didn’t always like running, but by my sophomore year, I fell in love with the sport. I’m looking forward to joining a team of girls who have the same passion for running that I do and competing at the next level of running. I’m majoring in Marine Science, and in five years, I see myself graduating from UGA and pursuing my career. I also, as always, will try to continue my running career in any way possible.”
Karen and Michelle DeFilippo are off to a good start this season, winning their first two meets. The Coginchaug co-op team scored 132.70 at their first meet on Dec. 28 and 135.40 at their second meet on Dec. 30.
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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not let all kinds of strange teachings lead you from the right way. --- Hebrews 13:89
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Mt. Southington, Powder Ridge participate in world record attempt At left: Jim Izzo instructs a group at Mount Southington as part of a nationwide attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Records record for the world’s largest ski and snowboard lesson on Jan. 8. Chelsie Schreppel, of Southington, right, was one of 27 participants in the event. At right: Tanya Richert, events coordinator at Mount Southington, sounds the horn.
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SOUTHINGTON — Skiers and snowboarders geared up Friday morning, Jan., 8, at Mount Southington and Powder Ridge in Middlefield to participate in a Guinness Book of World Records attempt to complete the world’s largest ski and snowboard lesson. The rules for the event were specific: the lessons had to begin promptly at 10 a.m., there had to be independent witnesses, and there had to be at least 25 people at each participating location. The event also was designed to bring awareness to January being “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month.” Tanya Richert, event coordinator for Mount Southington, said she hopes the event encourages people to come out and try the winter sports. The record attempt involved 160 mountains nationwide, Richert said. “It’s very exciting,” Richert said. “We’re always looking for new, fun and exciting events.” As of shortly before 9:30 a.m. only two people had registered, but with last minute sign ups, Mount Southington reached 27 participants and began the lesson on time. The lesson ran for 90 minutes and Liz Francis, executive director of the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, was on hand to be an official witness. She was excited to see a local business participating. Mary Pelletier, of Wethersfield, said she moved north from Florida about six years ago, and her husband suggested she take up skiing as a way to get acclimated to the cold temperatures. Pelletier said she went out a few times last winter, but became discouraged from falling. This year, she gave it another go-round. Ski instructors in Southington began by teaching participants how to get in and out of their equipment. They followed by teaching students how to make a “wedge” stop. As the lessons progressed, See Attempt / Page 25
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At left: Mary Pelletier, of Wethersfield, glides off a conveyor while taking a ski lesson as part of a nationwide attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Records record for the world’s largest ski and snowboard lesson at Mount Southington on Jan. 8. At right: Heather Newandee, 10, of Glastonbury, rides a chairlift for the first time during her ski lesson with instructor Terry Langevin at Mount Southington.
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the groups took turns going up the ski lift and making their way down the trail. The snowboarders alternated making turns down the slope and bringing their boards to a stop in front of them. Laura Loffredo, director of sales and marketing at Powder Ridge, said there were 44 at the Middlefield event. Most of the participants were young children between the ages of 3 and 5-years-old getting their first lesson, Loffredo said. Jan. 8 also was the first day Powder Ridge opened the trails for the season. It wasn’t immediately clear Friday if a record was broken.
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Green The state of Connecticut took responsibility for the rejob and that helps us out tre- moval of one tree on the Main mendously cost-wise,” Goss- Street side. Gossner said that TGRP ner said. “The whole Town House Road side was in members, including Durham rough shape. Most of those Tree Warden Tim Larkin, will have been taken down and be keeping an eye on the new trees for the winter. “We’re replaced.” From Page 1
just hoping the trees make it through the winter ... it’s easy to lose things no matter when you plant them. The town was really good about watering them in the fall,” Gossner said. Every year after the fair, the Durham Fair Association repairs the green as part of its agreement with the town for its use. Deb Huscher, Durham Fair Association’s publicist, said, “Every year after the fair, our volunteers work diligently to get the Town Green back to its pre-fair condition. This year because of soil testing, the fair paid Country Landscaping of Durham to reseed and organically condition the soil to promote better growth.” According to Gossner, the efforts of the Durham Fair Association, including putting down lime to help the pH balance after the 2014 fair, helped the grounds. “The turf really is looking better, which is exciting,” said Gossner, who attributes the im-
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center Brielle Wilborn fouled out in the fourth quarter. And twice in the final minutes of the game, the referee directly addressed spectators – once on each side – cautioning them to settle down. CRHS pulled to within one, 41-40, at the end of the third quarter and took the lead in the fourth. Middletown managed to tie the game at 48 with 3:29 left in regulation, prompting Coginchaug coach Chris Watson to take a time out. From there, Coginchaug went on a 7-0 run thanks to timely buckets by Carly Lane and Bridget Turecek and a 3-pointer by Jessie King. And CRHS maintained the lead the rest of the way. King f inished with 16 points, Turecek had 13, and Lane added 11. Ginny Benbow netted 9. The contest was one of CRHS’ Pink Out games to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. The boys basketball team will have a Pink Out game in February.
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Custom Built, one owner home on cul-de-sac! Immaculate, move in condition. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 1st flr MBR Suite w/ steam shower, Jacuzzi & vaulted ceilings! Finished lower level family room & huge bonus space above 3 car garage which can easily be finished. Only $524,900.
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2 bedroom End Unit Townhouse in small, desirable complex. Move in condition! Luxurious MBR Suite w/ sitting area, walk in closet, & full bath w/ jetted tub. 2nd bedroom w/ full bath. Finished LL family rm w/ f.p., bathrm & sliders to private patio. Unit backs up to woods and has beautiful views! Only $229,900.
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Updated Colonial in desirable Royal Oak neighborhood! Nothing to do but move in. Recently remodeled kitchen, newer roof, windows, furnace, C-air, hardwood floors and paint. Finished walk out lower level. Large 3 season Sunroom & deck overlooking incredible, private yard. Only $349,900.
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Rarely Available single family home for lease in Middlefield. 2 large bedrooms. Detached 2 car garage with additional storage in upstairs loft. Nice level backyard. Good credit, employment, references, security deposit & 1 year minimum lease required. No Pets. Only $1500 month.
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Elegant Newer Colonial in one of Durham’s most sought after neighborhoods. Situated on 4+ acres of beautifully manicured grounds, this special property is set far back from the end of the cul-de-sac, affording complete privacy. 3 car garage and huge 2 story outbuilding w/ loft, heat & electric. Finished lower level. Offer for $630,000.
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3 bedroom ranch with absolutely park-like grounds! The yard is deep, sunny, private, and ends down along your own babbling brook. Sit on your deck or the stone patio and overlook this beautiful setting! House has living rm w/ f.p., hard wood flrs, newer roof, C-air & garage! Only $229,900.
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