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Friday, December 23, 2016

District looking at before and after school care By Mark Dionne Town Times

School district officials have been studying the possibility of providing before and after school care for young Durham and Middlefield students and the idea could be a reality for the 2017-2018 school year. Mike Kurys, director of operations, directs a snowmaking gun at Powder Ridge Mountain Park in Middlefield on Dec. 15. | Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

No chances taken this time Powder Ridge, Mount Southington make use of new machines By Pete Paguaga Record-Journal staff

After a slow 2015-2016 season, and with opening day

set for Dec. 17, both Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Mount Southington weren’t taking any chances in their preparation. “Last year was the worst

winter ever for everyone in the Northeast. It was just a struggle,” said Powder Ridge Operations Director Mike Kurys. See Snow, A2

Former Memorial Middle School Principal Kevin Brough, who retired as principal last school year and will retire from the district this calendar year, studied the idea under the direction of Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi. In a 30-minute presentation on Dec. 14, Brough detailed the findings and a proposal to the Board of Education. “I think it would be a really great service to the district,” said Brough, who thought that academic and enrichment components would set a district option apart from other programs. Veronesi said, “We’re thinking about our community See Extended, A19

Award winners recognized at Region 13 board meeting By Mark Dionne Town Times

Two Regional School District 13 students, Kaylie Lemere and Garrett Puchalski, and one teacher, Valerie Swiantek, were recognized for their awards at the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi praised Lemere and Puchalski, winners of the 2016-2017 Superintendent’s Award. Coginchaug Regional High School seniors Lemere and See Winners, A20

Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi (center) presented Coginchaug Regional High School students Kaylie Lemere and Garrett Puchalski with the Superintendent’s Award. | Photos by Mark Dionne, Town Times

Recognizing RSD13 Teacher of the Year Valerie Swiantek (third from left) are Board of Education Chair Bob Moore, Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi and Lyman Principal Tom Ford.

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The Middlefield ski area now has new, more efficient snowmaking equipment that can handle the warmer weather of Southern New England, he said. Due to the weather, Mount Southington was operational for 63 days last year, which was a big step down from the 97 days they were open the year before, said General Manager Jay Dougherty. Both mountains started using snow machines a couple of times in early December, then started them back up

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Wednesday night, Dec. 14. They were to run straight through last weekend. “Right now, we’re on our fourth snowmaking shift. We are going to be running through Saturday morning (Dec. 17). At that point I would say we’ll have definitely about 60 hours of snowmaking in,” Dougherty said. “We’ll go straight through Saturday morning because the daytime temps aren’t getting above 28 degrees.”

snow in the backyard of your house, as long as it is cold outside there will be snow on the mountains.

they finished the main trails, the plan was to move toward covering the rest of the mountain.

Both mountains did not have all trails open for Saturday, Dec. 17, but once

“After we cover these, we can move on to other trails and we shouldn’t have to make

snow on these again,” Kurys said. “I mean we could put a fresh coat on it, but it won’t need a thick base.” ppaguaga@record-journal.com 203-317-2235 Twitter: @PetePaguaga

Kurys echoed that sentiment. “We ran them two nights last week and we started Wednesday night (Dec. 14) and we won’t shut them off until Saturday morning,” he said. “We’re trying to empty the pond, if the pond is empty then there is snow on the hill.” The pond on the Powder Ridge campus supplies water through air compressors and pumps to snow guns on the mountain. Mt. Southington uses very similar techniques to make snow. Dougherty stressed that even though there might not be

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Kyle Castracane, maintenance worker, walks across a trail while checking on several snow lances at Powder Ridge Mountain Park in Middlefield on Dec. 15. | Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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Friday, December 23, 2016

Government Meetings Durham

sonal Policy Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 Board of Education Student Achievement, CRHS, 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Conservation Commission, Library, 7 p.m. Compensation Review/Per-

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

7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 5 p.m.

Board of Educational Resources, CRHS, 6:30 p.m.

Durham Volunteer Fire Company, Durham Volunteer Fire- Planning & Zoning, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. house, 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 Wednesday, Jan. 11 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Board of Education, Memorial School, 7 p.m.

Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Board of Finance Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 6 p.m.

Middlefield Wednesday, Jan. 4

Board of Education Student Achievement Committee, Senior Citizen Board, Durham 6:30 p.m. Activity Center, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25

Monday, Jan. 30

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Tuesday, Jan. 17 Board of Finance, Town Hall,

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Deer rescued from frozen pond

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The Durham Volunteer Fire Department helped rescue a deer that was stuck in the ice at a frozen pond in Durham on the morning of Dec. 11.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Durham Volunteer Fire Department rescued a deer that was stuck in the ice at a frozen pond in Durham Sunday morning, Dec. 11. DEEP requested the fire department for assistance in rescuing a deer from a pond at the corner of Cherry Lane and Higganum Road, according to a post on the fire department’s Facebook page.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11

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Board of Education District meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Board of Education Educational Resources meeting, 6:30 p.m., CRHS

Durham Recreation schedules bridge games at the Durham-Middlefield community center.

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Calendar Friday, Dec. 23 Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Hale Ray, 6:30 p.m. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Hale Ray at CRHS, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 27 Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Windsor Locks at CRHS, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28 Boys ice hockey - CRHS vs. Daniel Hand at Northford Ice Pavilion, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29

Religion Briefs

CRHS, 7 p.m. The game recognizes the Benchwarmers’ 50th anniversary, with a 1960’s theme night. Fans are encouraged to dress in ‘60’s attire. A reception for current and past Benchwarmers will precede the game.

Friday, Dec. 30 Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Creed at Fair Haven School, 7:30 p.m. Boys ice hockey - CRHS vs. North Haven at Northford Ice Pavilion, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31

Church of the Epiphany

The Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., continues the tradition of celebrating Christmas Eve with candlelight at 7 p.m. On Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, all are welcome to gather at 9:30 a.m. for light refreshments prior to a service at 10 a.m.

Services — The Church of the Epiphany, Episcopal, 196 Main St., Durham, schedules Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. All people of faith are welcome.

To begin the new year, a service on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, is scheduled for 10 a.m. with communion.

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Whatever traditions are kept, whatever life changes occur, Christmas is kept at the Middlefield Federated Church, and all are invited to celebrate.

United Churches of Durham The United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., has scheduled a Christmas Eve service for Saturday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. United Churches will not hold a service on Christmas Day. See Religion, A21

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Friday, December 23, 2016

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IT’S ALL GOOD

Depp stars in this classic Christmas tale By Diana Carr

though you could use some tweaking. But let’s do this anyway. It could be fun.”

My Ghost of Christmas Past would arrive ever so gently, so as not to scare me any more than is necessary. First I would hear the giggling of a child. I might still think I’m dreaming. But the giggling doesn’t stop, and I finally wake up. I wake up to see a dark-haired girl of about Luckily, I don’t have the 10, dancing and pirouetting tough lessons that Scrooge around the room. Happy had to learn. I am neither doesn’t begin to describe her. mean nor miserly. And I She takes my hand, assurnever say “humbug” when ing me that there is nothing someone wishes me a Merry to be afraid of, and opens Christmas. So my spirits, if up before me, as if by magic they were to come, would be (well, actually it is magic), on a different mission. More a most spectacular scene. I like, “Don’t worry, dearie. am a child, so excited about There’s nothing really big go- Christmas that I could just ing on here. You haven’t wan- bust at the seams. I am dered too far off your path, counting the days — no, the I always loved “A Christmas Carol.” I have read the book and seen the movie countless times. I would, however, prefer that no ghosts come a-callin’ to my bedside during the wee hours. I fear I would never be able to sleep again.

hours — until the Big Day. I am writing to Santa, telling him that I have been so good throughout the year (I realize that’s open to interpretation), and giving him his shopping list. I am helping my folks decorate the Christmas tree, and lighting up myself every night when we plug it in. I am singing Christmas carols in the school concert. I am stuffing myself with goodies of every sort. I am sooooo happy. It’s the innocence of childhood, knowing that all is right with the world, and always will be. That was fun. Not scary at all. Quite refreshing, actually, to feel all the wonder of the world once again, as seen through a child’s eyes. The next night would take on a different flavor. The Ghost of Christmas Present arrives

in baggy pants, a huge tiedyed shirt, and no shoes. (I can’t quite put my finger on it, but she seems vaguely familiar.) This sprite waves her arm, producing a scene not quite as delightful as the one her predecessor brought. It’s me, over the past years, with a tear or two, maybe even three, rolling down my cheeks because I miss my boys and my grandson so, and I am feeling very sorry for myself. But this dear girl truly is magical, because she then shows me a ribbon of light that connects their hearts to mine, and I realize that we are just as much with each other as if we were all gathered around the fireplace, laughing and drinking cocoa. The tears are gone, my heart is full, and I am absolutely fine now. Don’t tell the others, but this spirit

may be my favorite one. She has brought me peace and good cheer. She has made the world right again. Now comes the third night, and potentially the scariest visit of all. The Ghost of Christmas Future. This one looks like Johnny Depp. In his pirate clothes. Oh, now we’re talking! And I am thinking that anyone who looks like that could not possibly be here to deliver bad news. Anyhoooooo, he reaches into his pocket, grabs hold of something, tosses it out into the air, and a scene opens up. (Johnny Depp can do things like that.) It’s a sneak preview of the years that are waiting for me. I’m afraid I will have to turn away, lest it be bad news, but I force myself to See Carr, A28

Letters to the Editor Bad neighbor?

and they don’t work.

To the editor:

Comments about the potential disruption caused by siren noise reveal little awareness of how emergency responders operate. The siren is not used on every ambulance call, and, fortunately, little used at night. Just two weeks ago, I drove the ambulance at 2 a.m. on an emergency call past those homes on the south end of Main Street. No siren was used, no slumber interrupted.

The recent letter regarding the town’s proposed plans for its public safety agencies is misleading in its assertions. While the support of the town’s overall plan is greatly appreciated, the writers do a disservice to residents who worked over many years to address a vexing problem. I am sure they understand the importance of a factbased argument for public consideration. Unfortunately, there seems to be little acknowledgment of facts. Instead, there is imagining, supposition and inaccuracy. State Rep. Noreen Kokoruda (right) speaks during the 6th Annual Youth at the Capitol Day.

‘Connecticut Voices For Children’ State representative, and the leading Republican lawmaker on the legislature’s Committee on Children, Noreen Kokoruda, served as a panelist during a discussion regarding “Connecticut Voices For Children” at the State Capitol recently, during the 6th Annual Youth at the Capitol Day. Kokoruda stressed the im-

portance of meeting the transition needs of all Connecticut youth, and especially the criticalness of an early, long-term plan before these children age out of foster care. Kokoruda represents the 101st General Assembly District, which encompasses the towns of Madison and Durham.

I disagree with the writers, who characterize the town as a bad neighbor. The intent to consolidate services on these properties is intended to improve emergency services for residents. Several schemes were tested over the years. When the current plans were drawn up in the spring of 2015, the neighbors at 31 Main St. were invited, and attended, a meeting to review the plans and hear about what we were trying to do. The proposed garage for 37 Main St. is not “massive,” and at 19 feet, is shorter than both houses at 37 and 31 Main Street. It is also shorter than the writers’ own garage. Merely flipping the garage to another side or swapping the use of one house for another is not as simple a task as the writers suggested. We looked at those suggestions

We can have a debate about the merits of the proposed project, but we owe it to residents to present the facts. Andrew Meiman Chair, Public Safety Facilities Planning & Renovation Committee

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Obituaries Wilda (Batty) Castro with several organizations, including numerous years with Girl Scouts, CRHS Scholarship Committee, DMYFS, Durham Fair parking, and Community Round-Up. She helped with every parent organization that came up with her daughters, as well as volunteering and giving her time to smaller endeavors (in size, not meaning) in the community. Wilda was the person everyone could turn to. While she did not eat tomatoes herself, she enjoyed growing them for her husband, family, and friends. She loved Christmas lights, leaving her tree up as long as possible, hosting a yearly cookie party, and listening to Christmas music year round. She was an avid shopper; there was not a bargain she could not find. Wilda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the rock that everyone counted on. Services weres private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Wilda’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-95 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, would be appreciated. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

DURHAM — Evelyn “Peanut” Rossi, widow of John H. Rossi, of Higganum Road, Durham, died Saturd a y, D e c . 17, 2016, at Middlesex Hospital Hospice. Born in Guilford, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Nellie (Thody) Seifert. Evelyn lived in Durham her whole life, and had been employed by the Merriam Manufacturing Company in Durham. She was active for many years as a volunteer at the Durham Fair, and had been a member of the

Women’s Auxiliary for the Durham Fire Department. Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Lori Rossi and her fiancée, Scott Sierpinski, of Higganum, Diane Fotopoulos and her husband, James, of Florida; a son, James Rossi and his wife, Debbie, of Durham; a son-in-law, Gary Pytlik, of Higganum; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister, Mrs. Edward (Bertha) Sievert, of Meriden. She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Pytlik; brother, George E. Seifert; and sisters, Meg Seifert, Ann Mahoney, Catherine Seifert, and Lillian Sima. Funeral services are

private and at the convenience of the family. Biega Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. Those who wish to make memorial contributions to Middlesex Hospital Hospice, c/o Department of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome. com.

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MIDDLEFIELD — Wilda (Batty) Castro, 66, of Middlefield, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Felipe Castro Jr. for 48 years. Wilda was born in New London, Conn., the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Mabel (Triplett) Batty, and grew up in Mystic, Conn. Along with her husband, she leaves two children, Tonya Little and her husband, John, and Crystal Castro; three grandchildren, Alexandra, Marcial, and Jack; and two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Evan. She also leaves five siblings and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Wilda was predeceased by her elder brother. Wilda worked as a special education teacher assistant at Coginchaug Regional High School for 30 years. She was dedicated to her students. She was the go-to person holding the department together. Wilda constantly volunteered her time with family and within the community. She was on several committees, sitting on the Board of many of them, and was involved

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Round-Up Yields over 14,000 Items

Volume 23, Issue 2

OPINION: The Trump Backlash By Mason Sarro-Twickler

This year, the Community Round-Up collected over 14,000 individual food items and $3,300 in cash and gift cards for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Photo by Richard Sorensen

OPINION: History will Absolve Him By Jose Cadena

A young Castro facing trial in 1953 for attacking barracks of the military dictator Fulgencio Batista enacted the speech that would become his transcendental signature, ending it with the famous quote, “Condemn me; it doesn’t matter; history will absolve me.” Castro’s place in history books will be decided by the events that come over the next few years, although he would be unconcerned about his place in history, given his

Inside This Issue

materialist ideology. There’s no question Fidel Castro was a dictator; however, I must recognize that he led his country to have excellent results in issues such as health, education and security. Yet, this was at the cost of many of the most basic freedoms. Let’s remember that countries such as France, Italy or Andorra have achieved the first positions in international standards for the health care systems, and without having to incarcerate political opponents,

Senior Trip to DC -------- 2 Brexit Aftermath ----------- 4 Calexit ---------------------- 4 ECO-Club ------------------ 5 DECA Update------------- 5 Signing Day for CRHS --- 6 Sports Updates ----------- 7

same with countries like South Korea, Japan and Singapore for education, all while maintaining necessary liberties. Basically, Castro and his revolution fixed the problems of a full capitalist society, replacing them with the problems of a full socialist society. Cuba is a country with institutionalized corruption, censorship, Draconian law, political imprisonments and lack of financial freedom. Consequently, Fidel Castro became one of the

Dear American left wing, Congratulations on causing the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. This was your doing. “Why is it our doing?” you may be asking, or, “He won because of [insert buzzword ending in ‘ism’ here]!” You may be whining at me as you read this. Well, I am here to tell you why you are in reality responsible for this election, not anyone else. First off, the candidate you propped up to represent your party was, objectively speaking, the

most influential figures in the twentieth century, the last significant communist leader in history (let’s hope this title doesn’t get taken from him). He tried to expand his revolution over the world, but besides Nicaragua and the Sandinistas, all of his attempts to spread socialism failed, bringing human misery and suffering to those countries, many in Latin America and Africa. With the risk of committing a hasty generalization, it has to be said that because of their left-wing ideology, many may argue that

worst choice possible for the party. She not only stole the primary election from Bernie Sanders, proving that she is an incredibly corrupt candidate, but also claimed to represent the ideals of feminism while simultaneously taking money from Saudi Arabia, a country where females have few basic human rights, such as being allowed to drive, wear the clothing of their choosing, vote or leave their house without accompaniment of a male family member. They aren’t allowed to go

continued on page 4 Castro benefited the Cuban people, and his regime is better (or less worse) than the right-wing Batista’s dictatorship, against which the US government had no significant criticism. American Castro supporters seem to forget the UMAPs in the ‘60s, in which homosexual men, among other groups like religious minorities, were put to work because they couldn’t join military service-something that perhaps our vicepresident elect would approve-, people in the LGBT community weren’t openly

continued on page 4

Upcoming Events

Dec. 24 - Jan. 2 Winter Break - District Closed Jan. 12 Jazz Band and Show Choir Concert Jan. 13 Professional Developent - Early Dismissal Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District Closed

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December 23, 2016

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CRHS Seniors Take Washington, DC By Natalie Labasi & Lizzie Whitaker

Jake Layman, Sam Wilcox and Nathan Timbro pose at the National Air and Space Museum where students were able to see historic planes and the Space Shuttle Discovery. Photo by Mason SarroTwickler

Day 1: November 16, 2016

5:45 AM Students meet at CRHS. 6:15 AM Board buses and depart for Oriole Park at Camden Yards to tour the Stadium. 12:00 PM Eat lunch at Jimmy John’s and then tour Oriole Park at Camden Yards. 3:30 PM Arrive at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. 6:45 PM Stop for dinner at That’s Amore in Maryland. 9:45 PM Arrive at the Arlington Hilton Hotel.

Seniors pose with #22, the number of former Orioles player Jim Palmer, prior to getting a tour of the stadium. Photo by Brian Falcone

Day 2: November 17, 2016

Lauren Donnelly poses for a picture with CT Representative Rosa Delauro after CRHS Seniors got the opportunity to listen to her speak. Photo by Mason Sarro-Twickler

Trey Minor chats with US Capitol security guard on the steps of the Capitol Building. Photo by Mason Sarro-Twickler

Seth Azevedo Marissa Bizzario Sydney Brant Hailey Byrne José Cadena Paige Copeland

CRHS seniors do the Mannequin Challenge on the steps of the Capitol building while waiting for Rosa Delauro. Photo by Brian Falcone

CONTRIBUTING STAFF

Megan Decker Charlotte Devers Adam Doolittle Lauren Fairchild Taylon Fay Kyle Fontaine

Jack French Erin Hassmann Brandon Johnson Josh King RaAnna Kurek Natalie Labasi

Emily Mallinson Griffin Murphy Jack Murphy Jeremy Orozco Liv Preneta Lexi Raffles

Mason SarroTwickler Brendan Sirois Chris Solomon Ricky Sorensen Cam Stockdale

6:45 AM Official wake-up time! 8:30 AM Arrive at Vietnam War, Lincoln, and Korean War Memorials. 9:45 AM Arrive at MLK JR. and FDR Memorials. 11:20 AM Arrive at the Capitol to take the “official” class picture with CT Representative Rosa Delauro. 12:00 PM Arrive at US Capitol Visitor Center where students have about three hours to explore the House and Senate Gallery, visit the Library of Congress, the US Supreme Court or the US Botanical Gardens. 4:15 PM Arrive at hotel and get ready evening out at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 7:00 PM Arrive at the Kennedy Center to see the longest running play in America, Shear Madness. 9:30 PM Arrive at US Marine Corps War Memorial. 10:00 PM Arrive back at the hotel. Surprise Pizza Party

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Day 3: November 18, 2016

7:00 AM Official wake up time 9:30 AM Arrive at Arlington National Cemetery. 10:00 AM Watch the changing of the guard, and the Class of 2017 place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 11:30 AM Arrive at Union Station for Lunch. 12:45 PM Arrive at the National Mall for four hours of free time to explore the different museums in the area. 5:00 PM Visit the Pentagon Memorial. 6:00 PM Return to Hotel. 7:30 PM Stop at Hard Rock Cafe for Dinner. 9:00 PM After dinner walk over to the White House. 11:00 PM Arrive back at the hotel where a surprise ice cream party awaited students.

Students (left to right) Lauren Fairchild, Lauren Donnelly, Griffin Murphy, Sam Velazquez, Emily Mallinson, Alexandra Alsup and Katrina Anderson rent bikes and explore DC in their free time at the National Mall. Photo by Brian Falcone

Soldier lays Class of 2017 wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Mason Sarro-Twickler

Class of 2017 observes the JFK Eternal Flame at Arlington Cemetery. Photo by Brian Falcone

Students (left to right) Kenny Sung-Cuadrado, Adam Doolittle and Olivia Preneta enjoy their meal at Hard Rock Cafe. Photo by Brian Falcone

Day 4: November 19, 2016 6:45 AM Wake up time 9:00 AM Depart the Arlington Hotel. 9:30 AM Arrive at National Zoo; students will have 2 hours to explore. 11:45 AM Board buses for trip back to Connecticut. 7:00 PM Arrive at Coginchaug where the trip comes to an end

Students (left to right) Sam Velazquez, Andrew Presutti, Kyle Fontaine, Joey Longobardi, Luc Roccapriore, Nathan McDonald, and Jeremy Orozco explore the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Photo by Mason Sarro-Twicker

December 23, 2016

Continued from page 1 By Mason Sarro-Twickler on Hajj without written consent of their father. So if you think Hillary was the “feminist” candidate, I’m afraid you were gravely mistaken. She claimed to represent African Americans and Hispanic Americans while associating herself with people who used racial slurs in leaked emails. She has worked against the interests of rape victims; she also played a large role in the destruction of the nation of Honduras and was completely opposed to same-sex marriage less than eight years ago. Perhaps most importantly, in terms of winning an election, she completely disregarded the white middle class in places like the rust belt and traditionally democratic “strongholds,” not realizing these former Obama voters feel that the change he and the democratic party promised never actually came; thus, they voted for a despot promising to fix all of the things

The Trump Backlash

Obama did not. Furthermore, the left has lost the culture war. The average American was sick of all of the PC pandering and thought-policing and being called “racist” and “sexist” and “homophobic” at every possible turn. For example, people on the left call Trump supporters racist and claim they are driven by hate. While of course some of them are, a vast majority are not--in fact, in order for him to have won, he needed a large percentage of former Obama voters to vote for him, which they did. A number of counties and even entire states that formerly voted for Obama switched and voted for Trump, according to NPR. A measurable subset of minority groups voted for him because they were sick of the government telling them that they need the government to survive, while it was originally the government who put them in the bad place they are now. The gov-

ernment stood by as Jim Crow and segregation was the norm and are directly responsible for the poor conditions in America’s low income areas through the drug war, and perhaps most heinously, the CIA has been proven to have funneled crack and illegal weapons into black neighborhoods in the 1980s. To some people, the government cannot be trusted. People of all walks of life were sick and tired of the ever-present nanny state that coddled, controlled and infantilized the population. And I do not blame them. I want the government out of my business and the business of everyone around me. While Trump was my last choice when it comes to a president, it’s time to grow up and deal with it. The American people have spoken and have created a monster that will haunt them for at least four years, and it is almost entirely the fault of the left.

continued from page 1 By Jose Cadena

History will Absolve Him

to join the military until 1993 (which happens to be 23 years before the US allowed the same). For Fidel Castro, Cuba had to be strictly a nationalist country. He ignored the benefits of globalization and international free

trade, although unlike North Korea (the only fully self-dependent country in the world), they couldn’t achieve it. Castro argued that he gave independence to the Cuban ople from the American Empire; true... he just made Cuba depen-

dent on the Soviet Union in the twentieth century, and later, they were completely reliant on their relationship with Venezuela and their oil mine-take the example Mr. President elect- and now that the Bolivarian Revolution has led to the bankruptcy in that country, Cuba will have to open their doors to more laissez-faire policies. The US role has been key in the failure of the revolution, especially that senseless, absurd and ineffective embargo, which has the goal of “democratization and greater respect for human rights”. Obama did a decent job approaching the island seeking diplomatic relationships, which gives a new opportunity for travel; American companies can now invest in Cuba, those exiled can meet with their families and it has an im-

Volume 23, Issue 2

Calexit

By RaAnna Kurek The result of the 2016 election sparked California residents’ past idea of seceding from the United States. While many residents from California support this campaign, many people are against it. The Yes California Independence Campaign was formed in 2015 but recently has had more popularity due to the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Louis J. Marinelli, a Californian nationalist political activist, leads the Yes California Independence Campaign, or “Calexit.” He hopes that their idea of secession will have a lot of support in order to reach their goal of 585,407 signatures to get on the 2019 ballot. They describe themselves as a “nonviolent campaign to establish the country of California using any and all legal and constitutional means to do so.” They feel that the United States of America represents many things that conflict with the values of California. Also, they feel that they pay more than their fair share of federal taxes. According to CBC News, California currently pays the federal government $370 billion in taxes each year. The Yes California campaign made a list called “The Case for Independence in 9 Simple Points.” This list, which was made because they felt

that “being a US state is no longer serving California’s best interests, includes the reasons for secession: Peace and security, elections and government, trade and regulation, debt and taxes, immigration, natural resources, the environment, health and medicine, and education. In order to secede from the United States, the secession would require an amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment would have to be approved by two-thirds of Congress and at least 38 of the 50 legislators. Many California citizens feel that secession is not a good idea and that it will cause more problems that they are not prepared for. Sen. Ben Allen (D) disagrees with the Yes California Campaign. “We have too much at stake to leave the country,” Allen was quoted by Kim Brunhuber in CBC News, California. “America needs us, we need America, we need the United States, and we’re gonna stick it out.” The state has hired a team of lawyers to protect the policies and programs that California citizens care about. “Leaving the United States would be morally wrong,” Los Angeles resident Charisma Lopez told CBC News in Brunhuber’s article. “We should be trying to change the country, not trying to leave it.”

portant symbolism in the history of both nations-something that the coming presidency is threatening to thwart. Trump supporters claimed that as a recognized businessman, he would be able to negotiate efficiently with other politicians; this is the case to prove it. He has stated that he would reverse the relationships “unless the Castro regime meets our demands — not my demands, our demands.” Perhaps Trump -who coincidentally violated the embargo at the end of the 90’s for the ben-

efit of his business- made a mistake, by calling Castro a “brutal dictator” just after his death, which wasn’t the most political allegation to keep the unstable liaison. Fidel Castro will be absolved by history if the socialism endures in Cuba, and the human rights start being respected. But the history is written by the winners, and if the island goes drastically to the right-wing in economic issues, he will be just another satrap, among those many in the last century.

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December 23, 2016

Hide & Seek for GMOs

DECA Donates to Local YMCA

Article and graphic by Cam Stockdale

By Megan Decker

Food producers continue to use genetically modified (GM) foods, but their labels are hidden or not present according to the Organic Consumers Association. This national company is an online, non-profit public interest organization campaigning for “health, justice and sustainability.” GMOs are genetically modified organisms that have specific genes altered to be resistant to some types of diseases and insects. Genetically modified foods should have one uniform label big enough for the consumer to see clearly on all GM products. Proteins are the perpetrators of allergens, and GMOs have foreign proteins spliced into the genes of the foods we eat. Coincidence or not, the Organic Consumers Association says, “Currently, the list of GM food products intersect with the eight most common food allergens: eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.” This infers that there is a relation between GMOs and allergies. Consumers with allergies have to research their foods because foods do not specifically say whether they are genetically modified. While campaigning in 2007, US President Barack Obama promised to label GM foods if he was elected; however, Senate Bill 764, which he signed into law July 31, 2016, is known as the DARK (Deny People the Right to Know) Act to those who support labeling. It is called this because many antiGMO activists think there should be more labeling than the bill indicates. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to define what a genetically modified food is and then manufacturers will have to label their products

One of DECA’s campaign groups, the community campaign, gave back to the less fortunate on November 21, 2016 by donating crafts to the children at the Middletown YMCA. They collected crafts like markers, coloring books, and more during the lunch waves from November 14th to November 18th. When they brought the crafts to the YMCA, they stayed an extra hour or so to help the kids do the crafts.

Senior Hayley McIntyre, a member of the DECA community campaign, said that she “really enjoyed seeing the joy on the children’s faces when [they] showed them the new things that they were going to be able to play with.” The DECA campaign group plans on doing more community-oriented things throughout the year; some of their ideas include “a dance-a-thon, volunteering at a homeless

shelter lunch assembly, and maybe even a DECAsponsored dog adoption,” said McIntyre. None of these ideas have been decided yet, but the committee is considering them. Mr. Donecker, co-adviser with Ms. Susan Wagemaker, said, “DECA plans on getting more than just our members involved in the next campaign idea. We also want to get more people throughout the school involved as well.”

ECO Goes Organic By Marissa Bizzario

if they contain the GM ingredients. However, according to The New York Times, the companies have the choice about how to label the foods including codes that can be scanned by smartphones, symbols and toll-free numbers that require the consumer to call to find out the facts. It is unrealistic to call every food producer for every item a consumer purchases while shopping. Some consumers don’t have the technology to scan the codes on products, limiting the bill’s effectiveness. According to The New York Times, “Big food and its allies spent roughly $100 million to counter the movement to force the labeling of foods produced with genetically modified organisms.” While many students said they do not care about labeling, CRHS business teacher Mr. Donecker said, “When my wife and I shop, we actively seek out foods that are GMO-free.” Without the support of the public through social media and protests, GM products will not be clearly displayed to the extent that consumers can tell what’s natural and what’s not, without having to pick up their cell phone.

Although the new year came with changes, the ECO-Club’s mission on helping didn’t diminish. ECO President Nora Khalil elaborated on the constructive, beneficial projects they’ve been up to. Their most recent fundraiser, the Equal Exchange Campaign, which featured sales of teas, ground coffee, olive oil, wrapping paper, chocolate and more, all organic or handmade. Ten percent of the money used to buy these goods came back to the club. Since “the organization does not exploit their worker,”so they “get 10% of the money and it goes the community” says Nora. ECO was able to receive over $200 after running this fundraiser, which will be in the club’s fund to help our community. This isn’t ECO’s first year of raising money for a good cause. As of last year, the constructive club successfully held a hunger awareness banquet. In order to raise the money, members solid tickets to attend the school banquet.

The dinner had soup for the visitors to enjoy while listening to the guest speaker who had studied abroad. During his presentation, he brought attention to the importance of food distribution. ECO was able to donate the money raised to a hunger awareness charity of their choice. As of this year, they are enthusiastic for their new project, the water bottle campaign. Khalil was excited to inform that the members will be creating posters to bring attention to the importance of reusing plastic water bottles. The posters will have facts on how reusing water bottles can help our

community and environment. They hope that by doing this campaign, more will become aware of the drought crisis in Connecticut.The goal is to help remind people around the school how much of an impact they have on the ecosystem. Khalil is aware that this will be her last year being president, but she feels confident that the underclassmen will continue ECO. Since the club gained “really enthusiastic freshmen,” she’s “positive that they are going to be very enthused about the club and keep it going.” With more people than last year, ECO-Club aspires to grow more each year.

Products from ECO’s recent fundraiser, such as teas and chocolates, are organic. ECO received 10 percent of all the profits that they made from this fundraiser. PHOTO BY SYDONA TREGONING

December 23, 2016

Volume 23, Issue 2

Boys Basketball Preview By Brendan Sirois The Coginchaug boys basketball team looks to repeat the impressive 2015-2016 season that led to second place in the state tournament. Although most of the former starters have graduated, this year’s varsity roster looks strong and talented. Senior captain Griffin Murphy said, “We have the talent to get right back where we were last year.” Coginchaug went to West Haven for their first scrimmage on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Junior Macguire O’Sullivan said, “We are on the right track with build-

ing our team chemistry, and we will be ready for our first game on Dec. 20.” On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Blue Devils came out of their second scrimmage with an impressive win. Assistant Coach Ryan Donecker believes, “To replace the talents of Cam, Jake, Wyskiel and Judson from last year and expect to get to the state championship is a lofty goal, but the talent is there. In order for us to get back there again this year, the players are going to have to understand their roles on the team and not just rely on talent.”

Fall Honors 2016

Football

Girls Cross-Country

First team All-Conference: Justin Faiella Honorable mention: Kevin Cross, Dean Splendorio, Brendan Wiknik, Ricky Sorensen, Bryan Shields

First team All-Shoreline: Allie Alsup & Ashley Dana Second team: Adrianna Wimler

Volleyball First team All-Shoreline: Megi Zaclli Second team: Gabriel Kozik Honorable mention: Danielle Quinley

Boys Cross-Country First team All-Shoreline: Peter Schulten & Danny Turecek

Top row (left to right): Coach Todd Salva, Kyle Grenier, Kyle Strang, Brandon Johnson, Griffin Murphy, Jack Murphy, MacGuire O’Sullivan, Brian Shields Bottom row (left to right): Andrew Gentile, Ryan Cross, T.J. Vallone, Peter Onofrio, Kevin Cross, Connor Rulnick Photo submitted by Ryan Donecker

New Banquet Format a Success By Hailey Byrne

Girls Soccer Second team All-Shoreline: Olivia Preneta Honorable mention: Megan Decker & Maddie Montz

Boys Soccer First team All-Shoreline: Jeremy Orozco Honorable mention: Kyle Roberts & Anthony Gavrilovic

Girls Basketball Tip-off By Chris Solomon The girls basketball team had their first game Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Valley Regional. The teams were deadlocked for the majority of the game with numerous lead changes. The game came down to the wire, but the girls were able to come out on top 55-54. Junior captains Virginia Benbow and Ashleigh Halligan led the way with a combined 35 points for the team, while many other players were also able to add to the total. This win was crucial for a strong start to the season. Following their well deserved win, the girls traveled for an out-of-conference game against East Lyme. Despite their tough

efforts, the girls fell short 34-44. Once again, Benbow led with 17 points. Although the loss was not what the girls were hoping for, they were able to put up a strong fight against a team that was in Class L (Devils are Class M). The girls were able to supply a decent record as they head into their first home game Friday, Dec. 23 against Hale Ray, where the girls hope to remain undefeated in the Shoreline.

This year’s Coaches Award and MVP recipients pose with their plaques. Photo by Karen Kean

On Monday, Dec. 5, the CRHS athletic department held the annual fall sports banquet which was formatted differently. In the past, everyone who was not a varsity letter recipient was required to pay for dinner. This year, it was free for everyone attending, and appetizers were served in place of dinner. The appetizers were from Lino’s Market as well as Illiano’s Pizzeria

and Ristorante; the CRHS foods classes contributed desserts. “I think it was more time efficient,” said Athletic Director Mr. Nick Barbieri. “The food was a hit, and we noticed that there was a lot more parent attendance, and I think those correlated.” He also says he feels that there was more time to recognize the students’ academic achievements this year.

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Varsity girls soccer coach Ms. Megan Kavanaugh said she had about 90 percent attendance from her team, which was a much greater turn-out than in the past. Junior Colleen Coogan says, “I think it is good that JV no longer has to pay because last year so many people didn’t come because they felt they shouldn’t, but this year everyone was welcomed and included.”

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Alsup, Decker: CRHS to NCAA By Marissa Bizzario Coginchaug athletes Alexandra Alsup and Megan Decker signed their letters of intent to the University of Connecticut and Southern New Hampshire University on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the CRHS library reference room. Alsup heads to the University of Connecticut next fall to run for cross country and track and field. In cross country, Alsup has competed for three years, earning Second Team All-Conference as a sophomore, First Team as a junior and senior and All-State as a junior. Alsup was a member of the 2014 Shoreline Conference and Class SS State champion teams and was nominated to the New Haven Register All-Area Cross Country Team in her junior and senior years. Competing in 10 different running and relay events over a four-year career (300M, 600M, 800M,

1000M, 1600M, 4x400M, 4x800M, SMR and DMR), Alsup earned First Team All-Conference and AllState honors her sophomore and junior years. As a sophomore, she was named All New-England; as a junior, she was a member of the All-American Distance Medley Relay Team and was nominated to the New Haven Register All-Area Team. In her sophomore and junior years, Alsup was named to the All-Hartford Courant Team. On a bigger stage her junior year, Alsup earned fourth place at the Millrose Games in the 4x800M relay and won the 800M at the Hispanic Games. In outdoor track and field, Alsup competed in seven events and relays (400M, 800M, 1600M, 4x400M, 4x800M, SMR and DMR) over her four-year career. Alsup was named to First Team All-Confer-

ence and All-State her freshman, sophomore and junior years and All-New England her sophomore year. Alsup won back-to-back State Championships in the 800M her sophomore and junior years. Decker will compete for SNHU’s track and field team after her four-year Coginchaug career in both indoor and outdoor track and field as well as soccer. In her role as captain this year, Decker hopes to lead the 2015 and 2016 Shoreline Champions to another title. In addition to being named All-Shoreline her sophomore and junior years, she was part of the All-American Distance Medley Relay team last season. According to the Coginchaug Athletic Department, Decker holds four CRHS indoor track records in the 55M and 300M dashes, the 4x200M

Photo By Lexi Raffles relay (anchoring since her freshman year) and the distance medley relay, breaking the record at last year’s nationals. Decker earned AllShoreline honors in outdoor track her freshman, sophomore and junior years and holds six records in both individual

and team events: 100M dash, 200M dash, 4x100M relay, 4x400M relay, sprint medley relay and 4×200 relay. In the fall, Decker trades her spikes for cleats as she takes the soccer field. A four-year starter, she was brought up to varsity during her freshman season.

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By Jack Murphy On Monday, Nov. 28 the Benchwarmers hosted an alumni game in which graduated basketball players, both young and old, play against one another. They also invited the fifth grade boys and sixth grade girls travel teams to show their skills. The boys played a very close game with a final score of 6-4, the white team won. While the girls had a slightly larger gap of 8-4, the blue team won. In the alumni game, Steve Bartunek, class of 1997, played a great game with 18 of the blue team’s

41 points, most of which came off of steals leading to a fast break play. Tim Schuler, also on blue, from the class of 1968 (67 years old), brought his A-game to the court that night not by points but by assists, with eight total and also started the game off with a fancy no-look, behind the back pass to Jeff Grenier, class of 1986. On the red team, Adam Poturnicki, class of 1995, had some great big man moves to the basket and helped the team exceptionally on defense with three strong blocks and

nine rebounds. When asked about the game Poturnicki said, “I’ve always loved the gym at Coginchaug so I try to take advantage of every opportunity I can to play there. The alumni game is the perfect forum for that and being able to play with guys who played prior to,with, and after me is a unique experience. I’ll keep playing as long as they keep calling me back.” The blue team, coached by Marty Roberts, was

able to pull out a 41-38 win against red. It was a close game all the way with blue and red scoring one after another. Red took the lead in the third quarter, but lost it in a matter of minutes.

The scorekeepers were Scott Strang and Ryan Donecker; referees were CRHS students Hunter Jameson (junior), Griffin Murphy (senior), Thomas Vallone (sophomore), and Paige Copeland (senior).

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Unified Sports: Community Success By Paige Copeland

Unified Sports has been part of the Special Olympics organization since 2013. At least 1.2 million people worldwide take part in this program, and Coginchaug is proud to be a part of it. This organization empowers individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to engage through the power of sports. Coginchaug became a proud member of Unified Sports in 2015 and since

then it has grown. The Coginchaug Unified Sports team has been invited to many events by other schools. These events include soccer and basketball games. Coginchaug has also held multiple events too. These include basketball games during our pep rallies, a soccer game during a girls soccer game and a four-school soccer tournament with Daniel Hand, Middletown and Valley Regional high

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schools, facilitated by the CRHS girls and boys soccer teams as well as the cheerleaders. The athletes that take part in this class are not only teaching but also becoming leaders and most importantly becoming friends. These students are always having fun, smiling and learning new techniques that can help them in the future. “It was fun, and I was able to show [my teammates] new and different skills about the sports I love,” said Junior Peter Onofrio. “It was definitely worth doing; you experience something that you thought could never happen. You also feel proud when you teach [athletes] a skill, and then they use that skill more than once.” Unified Sports gives students a different view on life and sports in general. Senior Emily Mallinson said, “It is important to see our whole student body interacting and being so positive and happy.”

Trojan Hockey Prepares for Battle By Adam Doolittle and Lexi Raffles As the winter season approaches quickly, the players of the Lyman Hall/ Haddam- Killingworth/ Coginchaug hockey team are lacing up their skates with high hopes for the upcoming season. After having a great season last year by making a run to the quarterfinals in the state tournament, the team was able to advance their skills in the offseason and come into this season with their goals set high. “We are hoping to win it all” says Coginchaug sophomore Kyle Roberts. Captains Hunter Boileau, Scott Bradley and Chris Blanchard of Lyman Hall and Markus Trahan of Haddam-Killingworth are hoping to lead their team

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CRHS Boys and Girls Indoor Track Teams Start Strong By Natalie Labasi The CRHS boys and girls track teams began their season with a Shoreline Conference Developmental Meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12. This contest was considered a “practice meet” so some of the events were omitted in order to save time. Athletes had the opportunity to participate in both individual and relay events. This season, the girls are looking to clinch their third consecutive Shoreline Conference title. Although they lost many key seniors last year, senior captain Megan Decker says, “Once everybody figures out what [events] they want to do, we’ll be pretty strong.” Decker also says this first meet went “better than expected,” with many athletes running really good times. The boys are looking to improve from their fourth place finish in the Shoreline Conference and are hoping to perform well at States. The boys “lost a lot of senior power [from] last year,” says captain Declan Keenan, “but the younger boys are stepping up and working hard to get us back on top.” As for the boys’ first meet, they “surpassed expectations and had stunning times and achievements,” says Keenan. The next meet is on Monday, Dec. 19 at Floyd Litttle Athletic Center in New Haven followed by a meet on Friday, Dec. 30 at Southern Connecticut State University.

Cheer Team Finalizes Routines for Winter Season By Brendan Sirois The CRHS cheerleading team cheers for all home boys and girls basketball games. They will compete at the local and state levels from Jan. to March.

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to a Division II Conference Championship. Winning the state title will be no easy task for the team. Big games against North Branford and Cheshire will be two of the toughest challenges the

team will have to accomplish to reach their goal of becoming state champions. The Trojans look to start their season off on a high note when they face off against Cheshire on Dec. 21.

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Sunday, Jan. 1 Open house - The Friends of Long Hill Estate and the Long Hill Estate Authority have scheduled the 18th annual New Year’s Day Open House at Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth St. Middletown, for Sunday, Jan. 1, 1 to 4 p.m. The free event features docent tours, horse-drawn carriage rides and musical entertainment by Horizon Blue. Visitors may walk the trails that surround the house. For more information, call

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540 Washington Ave North Haven, CT (203) 239-5548 www.dinosseafood.com Dino’s, a family business has the highest quality seafood at reasonable prices. We offer eat-in or take-out and a private banquet room for any occasion.

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.

Eddie’s Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Green Olive Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant

151 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 621-9474 eddiessombrero.com For the best in Tex Mex Mexican Cuisine since 1996. Call for Party Packages & Special Events! Senior Sun. Buy 1 Entree get 1 1/2 off. Kids Eat Free Tues. w/ Purchase of 1 Adult Entree. Like us on FB.

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.

Henry’s Restaurant

Jake’s

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

337 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 203-741-9405 henryswallingford.com Henry’s is a family owned restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Featuring Home style cooking and our selection of homemade pies. Our Catering Menu is available for any occasion.

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.

179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Casual pub style dining. Happy Hour daily 4-6. New menu & lounge. Craft beers on tap. Signature martinis. Entertainment Thurs-Sat. 54931-01

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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.

Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Minervini’s Pizzeria

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Wood & Smoke Country Barbecue

73 Quinnipiac Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7801 minervinispizza.net Ken & Diane have been using family pizza recipes since 1939. Family owned/ operated serving authentic apps, soups, salads, sub & More!

170 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-239-3355 www.sogasushi.com New owner! Authentic Japanese and Asian cuisine. New style, great service, more surprises! Check out our menu and like us on Facebook to see our specials!

99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com Causal neighborhood dining with beautiful mountain views. Craft beers/ cocktails specials, weekly live music and tap takeovers. There’s always something special going on inside the Tavern!

1 Lorraine Terrace (Rt. 66) Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 358-9163 facebook.com/woodandsmokebbq Smoked Meats-brisket, pork, ribs and wings, with all your favorite country sides. Take out or eat out. Open year round, with seasonal outdoor seating.

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HVAC HVAC-Automation Control Systems Technician in all facets of HVAC equipment operation, maintenance and repair is needed in the Wallingford Public Schools. Applicants must be a H.S. graduate with 4 years of experience in the HVAC service field; to include 1 year in HVAC Automation. In addition applicants must possess the State of CT Unlimited HVAC License (State of CT S-1 or S2) a valid driver’s license and proper year round transportation and must be able to pass a state, federal and BOE background check. Factory training by Delta Controls, and factory training by Automated Logic Controls desirable but not mandatory. Hourly rate: $27.27 to $33.37, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. The closing date for applications is January 13, 2017. Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080, Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE.

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