3-16-2012 Town Times by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 18, Issue 49

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Submitted by BASREP

Friday, March 16, 2012

Proposed school budget increased 4.24 percent, includes all-day kindergarten

Fun in the sun An unseasonably warm day brought out the spring in our steps! The children at BASREP enjoyed the nice weather on Wednesday, March 7. Leo DiLeone hangs from the rings.

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By Mark Dionne Special to the Town Times At a March 7 meeting, Regional School District #13 Superintendent Sue Viccaro presented a proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year to the Board of Education, administrators and members of the public that includes a net increase of 4.24 percent and changes kindergarten from half-day to full-day. During her presentation, Viccaro emphasized that

most of this increase is not due to all-day kindergarten, which would largely be accomplished by replacing retiring elementary school positions with kindergarten positions. According to the presentation, without all-day kindergarten â&#x20AC;&#x153;the budget could be reduced by $150,000 based on the savings from three positions being eliminated, bringing the budget increase to 3.7 percent.â&#x20AC;?

an increase of the total budget from $33,009,935 for school year 2011-12 to a proposed figure of $34,410,378.

Most of the proposed increase comes from salaries and benefits such as health and unemployment insurance. These costs, which are set by contract, account for 75 percent of the proposed increase.

The capital improvement line of the proposed budget is

The 4.24 percent reflects

See School, page 31

Middlefield budget proposal Sam Baker scores winning shot By Christine Foster Special to the Town Times For Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, a stable, boring budget is a good thing. The 2012-13 budget proposal submitted to the town finance board March 1 is the seventh Brayshaw has worked on during his tenure at the helm of the town government. Each has had expenditures right around $4 million annually. This year the proposed grand total is $4.2 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want there not to be any shock,â&#x20AC;? Brayshaw said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to keep things on an even playing field.â&#x20AC;? Joseph Geruch, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

financial director, who worked out the details of the budget proposal, said the town worked very hard to keep the tax burden about the same for homeowners. Despite a grand list reassessment that lowered the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average valuation from $192,500 to $165,400,the taxes on an average home will be nearly identical to last year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $5,364. This coming year some of the most significant increases are in the area of infrastructure. Bridges, roads and storm basins that need attention will be getting it, Brayshaw says. The budget proposal for the capital/nonSee Budget, page 21

At a March 7 game against H-K, Coginchaug was down by two when senior Sam Baker scored a basket that tied the game. He got fouled with .9 seconds left in the game and made the game-winning shot. The victory sends the boys onto the quarter finals. Photo by John Baker

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Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give us a call at 860-349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. We regret that the phone number for Durham Dental was incorrect in a recent issue. It is (860) 349-1123.

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CRHS scholarships available

Agway, 147 Meriden Rd., Middlefield, has expanded its showroom to accommodate business growth and enhance the shopper experience. The store has added 3,000 square feet of showroom space that doubles the size of its pet food and supplies department and provides additional space for an expanded line of lawn and garden products. The expansion also makes it possible to devote the store’s greenhouse to plants. “We are thankful that our pet and garden center customers from Middlefield and the surrounding towns have enabled this growth by their continued, loyal support of our store. We think that they will like the better shopping experience and enjoy the expanded product lines that we now have room to display,” said John Bergantino, owner. The store was open for business throughout construction which is now complete.

Coginchaug High School Scholarship Fund applications for 2012 scholarships are available at

Agway of Middlefield is part of a family owned business started in 1997 comprised of six Agway stores in North Branford, North Haven, Middlefield, Manchester, Bethel and Southington.

www.rsd13ct.org/schools /crhs/crhsguid/index.ht ml. Senior students may also access the application from the school website through the guidance tab. Graduating seniors who will attend at two or four year college or university or trade school are eligible. Applications must be submitted to the guidance office in duplicate by Friday, March 30, by 9:30 a.m.

Web Update This week, we asked our online readers, “As presented March 7, do you support the proposed school budget with a 4.24 percent increase and inclusion of all-day kindergarten?” Here are the results: Yes: 42 percent No: 48 percent Good start, but not there yet: 9 percent Be sure to vote in our next poll at www.towntimes.com!

Sprint into Spring race The Middlefield Lions Club has scheduled the Sprint into Spring 5K/10K race for Sunday, April 15. The race begins at Peckham Park at 8 a.m. Medals for all age groups winners will be awarded. The event also features a DJ and a fun run for children 10 and younger. Donations of eye glasses for recycling and non-perishable food items for the food pantry will be accepted. A fee is charged. For more information and to register, visit www.sprintintospring.com. All proceeds benefit the Middlefield Lions Club which supports local and global projects.

Durham Library DPL Book Talk: Favorite book or movie? Let us know by writing a message on our Facebook page or fill out one of our Patron Picks forms when you’re at the library! Next week, we’ll list all your favorites on our book blog, DPL Book Talk: Participate in the library’s new blog about all things book! Just follow the link from the library website

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ACE OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ALLAN’S TREE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 APEC ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 B & R CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 BATTERS BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BERARDINO COMPANY REALTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 BINGE, BRUCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 BLACK DOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 BOBCAT OF CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 BOYLIN, DR WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 BRENDA’S MAIN STREET FEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 CAHILL & SONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 CARLTON INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 CARMINES RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 CCSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER REALTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 CONROY, DMD, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 DEAN AUTOWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 DURHAM AUTO PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 DURHAM DENTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 DURHAM FAMILY EYECARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 DURHAM NATUROPATHIC HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 DURHAM REPUBLICAN TOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 DURHAM VETERINARY HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 EXECUTIVE OFFICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 FAMILY PEST CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 FOSDICK MD, GORDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 FUEL & SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 FUGGE, DAVID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 GLAZER DENTAL ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 GRACE LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 GRISWOLD PLUMBING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 HOME WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 HUSCHER, DEBBIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 IANNIELLO PLUMBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 JAY LANDSCAPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 LINO’S MARKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 LYMAN ORCHARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 MASONICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 24 MIDDLEFIELD REMODELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 MIDDLESEX HEALTH CARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 MIMS OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 MOVADO FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 NEIL JONES HOME IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 29 NEW ENGLAND DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 OLSEN, LEIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Agway of Middlefield expands

Friday, March 16, 2012

CVEF grants available, Q&A session scheduled

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The deadline for CVEF grants applications is May 1, 2012. Grants will be awarded in June. Applications are available at www.coginchaugvef.com, or you may email Nancy Earls at cvefgrants@gmail.com. CVEF has awarded 19 grants, totaling almost $30,000 over the past three years.

Submitted by Laura Lee Dorflinger

Earls says Grants Committee members are looking forward to reading and reviewing this year’s submissions. “It’s amazing to see the kinds of projects and ideas that are out there in our towns,” she admits. “Knowing that we can help make them happen is a great feeling.”

Students at John Lyman school have been learning about music from the continent of Africa in preparation for a residency with a visiting artist from West Africa. They have learned five different pieces of music that represent the different regions of SubSaharan Africa. Recently, the students put on a concert. In the photo, music teacher Michael Meurs leads students in song.

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Mystery Book Discussion: Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. River of Darkness by Rennie Airth; copies of the book are available at the library.

So, who exactly can attend the April 2 workshop and apply for a CVEF grant? That answer is simple: any community organization, community member, school or group with an innovative idea and a plan to achieve it. Of course, Earls notes, the workshop is not required as part of the process. “It is totally to help answer questions.”

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in order to better accommodate things like school vacations and municipal and organizational budgeting cycles. “We want to give everyone a chance to find out if getting a CVEF grant can assist their organization and, consequently, help our community,” she stresses.

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Grant funds will once again be available to individuals, organizations, towns, teachers and others applying under the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation’s grants program. As a new resource, CVEF will be holding a grants Q&A workshop on Monday, April 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Durham Library. The session will provide assistance for those going through the CVEF grants process. “We know that grant funding through CVEF could help a lot with education-based projects and activities in our community, as it has in the past,” explains Grants Committee chair Nancy Earls. “The purpose of the April 2 Q&A workshop is really to provide hands-on help with the application.” CVEF’s grants program is the primary way this fouryear-old organization fulfills its mission to support lifelong learning in Durham and Middlefield. The 19 grants that have been awarded over the past three years demonstrate the impact the program has made. “We’re hoping that the April 2 workshop will get people thinking and actually gathering the information needed to meet the May 1 application deadline,” Earls states. “We’ll be awarding the grants in early June. They will be chosen based on innovation, impact on the community and alignment with our mission statement.” Earls also notes that the grants’ timeline has shifted

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March 16

Grades 5-6 Fun Nights and Dance Durham-Middlefield Youth & Family Services (DMYFS) will host four Friday Fun Nights in the 201112 school year. Activities include an open game room with ping pong, basketball and air hockey; a board game room and line dancing with Sound Spectrum. Today is the last dance. All sessions are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center (405 Main St.). For prices or more info, please contact DMYFS at (860) 3490258 or e-mail jmoen.dmyfs@comcast.net. TOT Time Bring your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to join other moms and children in your community. Event hosted every Friday by MOMS (MOMS Offering Moms Support) Club of Durham/Middlefield at the Middlefield Community Center at 10 a.m. Tot Time is only open to residents of Durham and Middlefield. For more information, contact momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com. Matt Lesser at Perk State Representative Matt Lesser (D-Durham/Middlefield/Middletown) will be at Perk on Main, 6 Main Street in Durham, today from 8 to 9:30 a.m. to meet with people and discuss issues in an informal setting. Those who cannot attend may reach Rep. Lesser by e-mail at Matthew.Lesser@cga.ct.gov or call him at 1-800-842-8267 to arrange a private meeting or for any other matter. Positive Discipline Come to an Independent Day School Parent Association sponsored workshop called Positive Discipline in Your Home on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Independent Day School, 115 Laurel Brook Road in Middlefield. This program is for parents who are looking for long-term parenting skills that will encourage their children to think for themselves, become more responsible and have a greater respect for themselves and others. Registration is required along with a fee which in-

cludes six hours of interactive program, a book, Positive Discipline, written by Jane Nelson, Lynn Lott, and other handouts/tools. Register by today online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/LLTZTC6. For fee info or details, visit independentdayschool.org or contact Marie Benedetto at (860) 324-4237 or mbenedetto329@gmail.com. Frog Friday People of all ages are invited to join Everyone Outside (www.EveryoneOutside.org) this spring as we observe the amazing transformations that occur in vernal pools. Over several outings we will see frogs (hopefully “quacking” loudly and looking for a mate), frog and salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamander and insect larvae, etc. Today’s Frog Friday will be in the Field Forest in Durham. Additional vernal pool explorations will take place on April 6 and 22, May 4, 25 and June 8. Registration Required. To register or for questions, contact us at Lucy@everyoneoutside.org or (860) 395-7771.

Silent Auction today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a food competition with community judges. A donation is suggested. Robert Strickland American Legion There will be a meeting of the Robert Strickland American Legion at the Durham Library today at 10 a.m. In addition to current members, any former military members are welcome to join the meeting. Please contact Bob Francis at (860) 3490881 with any questions.

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MONDAY

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita at (860) 349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org.

Corned Beef Dinner Come to St. James Episcopal Church (corner of Route 81 and Little City Road in Higganum) for the annual corned beef dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. The dinner includes corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and homemade desserts. Take-out dinners available. For more info, please call (860) 345-2445. Irish Night The Middletown Elks will hold a St. Patrick’s Day dinner-dance celebration at the Middletown Elks Lodge on Maynard Street. The cocktail hour will begin at 6 p.m., with Irish Step Dancers performing at 7 p.m. A traditional Irish corned beef dinner will follow at 7:30 p.m. with music and dancing until 11 p.m. Tickets are available at the Elks Lodge or from Dennis Murray at (860) 347-5122 or Gerry Daley (860) 347-9315. Taste of Cross Street Cross Street Church AME Zion Church, 440 West Street in Middletown, is sponsoring a Benefit Fund Raiser &

Sunday

March 18 The American Woodcock Potapaug Audubon presents “The American Woodcock,” a program and field walk today at 6:30 p.m. at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Salt Meadow Unit, in Westbrook on Old Clinton Rd. Speaker: Patti Laudano, Naturalist. Witness the unique mating ritual. No registration required. Free program. For more info: (860) 399-9673 (evenings).

TUESDAY

March 20 FIRST DAY OF SPRING Teens and Risky Behavior Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services

Friday, March 16, 2012

presents a free interactive multimedia presentation for parents of high school students, teachers, coaches mentors and community members. Join in for answers to your questions including: What does brain development have to do with risky behavior? How does underage drinking put teens at high risk for substance abuse? How can I help teens avoid risky behavior? This events features guest speaker Chris Brown, M.S., LPC. For more information, contact DMYFS at www.dmyfs.org.

WEDNESDAY

March 21 TOPS Meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433 for more information.

Thursday

March 22 Blood Drive Middlefield Federated Church will be holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are also accepted. Go to www.redcrossblood.org/ma ke-donation and put in the sponsor code 322 (or zip 06455) to sign up for an appointment, or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Be sure to drink lots of water and bring your blood donor card or any other form of identification. Green Baby/Green Nursery Expectant parents-to-be learn how to make your baby’s nursery green with Kristy Belejack, CGLC. We will discuss ways to give your baby-to-be a natural lifestyle. You must pre-register. This event is at Durham Naturopathic, 16 Main Street, suite 204, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call (203) 824-7428 for ticket prices, more information or to register.

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March 23 Bridge Night Come join in at

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Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge with great people. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. Call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. Marriage Seminar “One Love” is a creative seminar that will be an incredible time for you and your spouse (or fiancé) to develop an intimate, passionate, fulfilling and healthy marriage. Come join us for this life-changing event at Victory Christian Church (191 Meriden Rd. in Middlefield) today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is per couple and includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch on March 24. To register, call (860) 346-6771.

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March 24 Scholarship Ball The Coginchaug Regional High School Scholarship Fund Committee announces its annual Scholarship Ball/Social today from 7 p.m. to midnight. The location of the ball is at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn in Wallingford. Come to this event where you will dance to the sounds of Prelude, enjoy a cheese and cracker table, buffet dinner and coffee and dessert. A full open bar will be available all night. All profits to benefit college or trade school-bound seniors. Reserve your table today by contacting Kim Donecker at (860) 349-9840 or pgdonecker@comcast.net; or committee chair Joanne Kotlarz 3492418 or jkotlarz@comcast.net. Ham and Bake Bean Dinner Today from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Greater Middletown Military Museum will hold its annual “Ham and Bake Bean Dinner” at the American Legion Hall, 58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive in Middletown. This is an event that was started by the Grand Army of the Republic around the 1920s and it was revived by the museum around 2007. The Greater Middletown Military Museum is a non-profit organization.

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DMYFS to host program for parents on the teenage brain “The program was well-received,” Dean said. “Parents felt it was interesting and relevant to their parenting needs, and they felt that they learned new approaches that they can use with their kids.” Brown told them, “Don’t worry if your kid is not the same sweet 9 or 10-year-old he used to be. There’s nothing wrong. He or she is just doing what teens do. It’s normal.”

By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Do you feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants? Wishing your teen came with instructions? Wondering how you will get him or her through these turbulent years, and onto the other side? Well, fear not, Mom and Dad. There’s help. You’re not alone in this.

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March 20, Brown will steer you through the land mines that all parents of teens must navigate. He’ll explain that there really is a reason why your young person does what he does. “Teens perceive risks differently than adults do,” he said. “They understand that there are risks, but they weigh the potential rewards as more of a priority than adults do. Adults are more concerned about the potential loss, and teens are more concerned about the potential benefits. Teens, as they develop mental-

“Decision-making and goalsetting skills are not fully developed until the mid 20s. The reward centers of the brain are developing during adolescence, so there’s a tendency to be more tuned into what’s going to feel good or be socially and emotionally rewarding. That’s why teens love being on Facebook and being in constant contact with their friends — because it’s gratifying and pleasurable, especially for their brains. “It’s important, before and during the teens, to develop positive relations and open communications with them. You want to be aware of who they’re with and what they’re doing. If the groundwork was laid when they were younger,

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The needs of our youth, and their parents, are being wellmet by Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. Betsy Dean, the director, says a survey administered by the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council (a group of volunteers involved in the prevention of substance abuse and other risk-taking behaviors) and given to students in grades 7-12 last November, pinpointed some areas that need additional programming, which DMYFS is providing. Results show that our kids need help with their resistance skills (resisting negative peer pressure and dangerous situations), planning and decision-making and boundaries and guidance from their parents regarding risky behavior. It’s that last

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Setting the dates of Passover and Easter I find it deeply meaningful that we maintain this link to nature and to the creative entity that created nature, including mankind.

By Judy Moeckel Special to the Town Times We think of calendars as “set,” and all the same. A calendar is a calendar. But when it comes to setting the dates for religious observances and holidays across Judeo-Christian religions (including the Muslim religion) — and in other religious traditions as well — religious calendars have always been linked to the movements of the sun and moon. Closely related to the cycles of nature, these impact agriculture as well as lifestyle, and early mankind noticed this. They were keen observers of their environment. They learned to prepare for the coming of darker, shorter days and less plentiful foodstuffs, and their religious practices reflected the realities and challenges they faced. Dates for religious holidays, therefore, varied from year to year, and

Christian chalice, which symbolizes the central place of communion in worship for the Christian Church. they still do. For example, new life “springing” forth around the time of the vernal equinox (more on that later) represents, for Christians, the Resurrection of Jesus. For Jews, springtime observances — most notable Passover — are linked the harvesting of young lambs as well as the ripening of the barley crop in the spring.

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March is Red Cross Month By Michelle P. Carter Special to the Town Times You’ve heard it before — every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. But did you know that one blood donation can save up to three lives? Or that you can give blood every eight weeks? Or that O and negative blood types are in the highest demand? Or that we have blood drives every month right here in Durham and Middlefield at our local churches and businesses? Many people are hesitant to give blood because they are unfamiliar with or misunderstand the process. A lot of that fear can be eliminated by simply learning more about it. Donating blood only takes about an hour of your time and involves just three simple steps: a health history check to make sure you are healthy and able to give blood; the donation process itself; and a canteen table where you can enjoy snacks and beverages to replenish your energy and as a “thank you” for donating. If

you are planning to give blood, here are some helpful tips: 1. Get a full eight hours of sleep the night before you donate. You should come into your appointment feeling healthy and well, and a good night’s sleep is a good start. 2. Drink lots of non-alcoholic fluids both before and after donating. Drinking water helps your red blood cells flow easier and bring oxygen to the rest of your body. Since your body will be depleted of some of your red blood cell stores, it is important to give the rest a boost. 3. Eat foods that are rich in iron. You must meet certain hemoglobin requirements to give blood, for the safety of the recipient(s) of your blood as well as your own. Red meats and leafy-green vegetables are the best source of iron, as well as fish, poultry, beans and raisins. It is a good idea to eat these foods for several days before your donation, but be sure to have a healthy meal on the day of your donation as well. 4. Wear short sleeves for easy site access and loose

If you are unable to give blood but would still like to offer your services, volunteers are always needed at blood drives. You may welcome donors as they arrive and sign them in, or you might sit with donors at canteen after they have given blood and provide them with snacks, beverages and good company. Sharon Criscuolo, a Durham resident and frequent blood drive volunteer, finds a lot of fulfillment in giving her time to the American Red Cross. “They’re really hard workers,” she marvels. “I’m amazed at how they do it all.” Even if you have never done it before or know nothing about blood drives, the tasks are simple and easy to pick up. “Anyone can do it,” Criscuolo says.

ing a blood drive Thursday, March 22, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are also accepted. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/make-donation and use sponsor code 322 (or zip 06455) or call 1 (800) RED-CROSS. Bring your blood donor card or any other form of positive ID. And just for fun, as March is Red Cross Month, the ARC would like to invite their donors, volunteers and friends to share personal anecdotes about their experiences with saving or changing lives through the ARC. If you have had a memorable experience you would like to share, visit redcross.org/story to tell your story or submit pictures and/or videos that relate to your experience. And if you don’t have a personal story about changing a life, it’s not too late to start writing one. Additional information from www.freedrinkingwater.com and www.redcross.org.

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“And we always need more volunteers.” Town Times’ own Joy Boone is a marathon donor herself and is up to more than 14 gallons in lifetime units (that’s over 112 donations!). With a rare type of blood, she feels good to know that she is “giving life to people who would otherwise not survive. I could encourage anyone who is health to just give it a try,” she continues, “and if it’s something they don’t like, they don’t have to do it again, but the biggest step is the first donation.” And if blood drives don’t do it for you, there are plenty of other volunteer opportunities with the ARC. You might make calls to potential donors, manage and coordinate their mailing or even aid in disaster relief (for which you would complete training, of course). For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit redcrossblood.org/volunteer or call 1 (800) RED-CROSS. Middlefield Federated Church (402 Main St.) is hold-

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Letters to the Editor Requesting your support On May 19 and 20, I will be walking in the “Avon Walk for Breast Cancer” in Boston. This is a big commitment that requires me to spend the next several months training and fundraising for this event. The money I raise will be used by the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade to fund educational programs, accelerate research into new treatments and potential cures and provide access to care for those who most need it. I’ll be just one of thousands of people who will walk up to a marathonand-a half (39 miles) raising awareness for the cause. It seems like there isn’t a person I know who hasn’t been touched by this disease. So many of my friends, family, coworkers or people I know are currently living with or have been affected by breast cancer. However, it was my own recent scare with the disease that made me get involved. My walk will be dedicated to the memory of Theresa DeFilio, a young mother of five from Durham, who succumbed to this disease in December. My inspiration will come from my dear friend Claudia WhiteRyan, also from Durham, who has survived breast cancer

and who is my role model for perseverance and determination. Her strong spirit gives me faith that I can push my body to complete this challenge. But I can’t do this without your help and encouragement. I’m required to raise at least $1,800 in donations, but I hope to raise more! Won’t you please consider making a donation? The quickest and easiest way to donate is to click on the purple “Donate Now” button on my personal page at info.avonfoundation.org/goto /pbandzes. Choose your donation amount and follow the directions. You will immediately receive confirmation and a receipt for your donation. Or if you prefer to write a check, just contact me, and I’ll send you the information and form. On Saturday, April 7, we are hosting a fundraiser at the Core Club, 350 Main Street in Durham. Join us for an allover body workout while we “Hop, Skip and Jump…for a Good Cause.” This is a good way to help tone your body for the spring season and support a good cause. I hope that I can count on your support. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Pat Bandzes, Middlefield

At an all-school meeting, Independent Day School physical education teachers Janet Sisson and Carrie Boyce presented the newest of the school’s growing collection of Physical Fitness State Championship banners. Physical fitness, skill building, teamwork, cooperation and having fun are the primary goals of the IDS physical education program. The State Championship was awarded for the fifth year in a row to the entire school, however, this year, 38 IDS students were also recognized as Presidential Award winners. Those students received a letter of recognition and a Physical Fitness Award from Gov. Dan Malloy, as well as a patch and a t-shirt. According to Sisson, “We teach skills and keep the children in good condition through fun games and rockin’ music. It’s always about the fun.” Submitted

Biggest Loser Update The Biggest Loser Pro Cheryl Challenge at Core Club and Gym was a huge success! The Blue Strong Team lost collectively 194 pounds and Team Buff lost 230 pounds in eight weeks, and there were two winners. Marty lost 47 pounds which is 16.38 percent of his body weight and Tina lost 31.2 pounds which is 15.6 percent of her body weight. They did it with the help of their trainers and Dr. J. The two runners-up were Anne, who lost 20 pounds which is 10.71percent of her body weight, and Pam, who lost 13.4 pounds — 10.12 percent. Anne says she has transformed her life: “After eight weeks, I met my personal goal of 20 pounds and learned a lot along the way. With help from my trainers and teammates, I was able to push myself harder than I could have ever imagined. This is a program I plan to stick with so I can enjoy a healthy life.” Lino has lost 22 pounds and is committed to eating healthier and continuing his exercise routines with his trainer. Healthy Tip of the Week: When it comes to tracking weight loss, most of us rely on the scale to tell us whether we’ve lost or gained weight. But, as people are fast learning, this isn’t the best way to keep track of your weight. A scale measures everything including muscle, fat, bones and

what you ate or drank that day. It doesn’t tell you what you really need to know: how much fat do you have? The staff at Core Club and Gym will be providing free Body Composition tests. Please call for your appointment today; (860) 349-9100. Body Composition Body composition is simply the ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass. Too much fat can lead to health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and other serious conditions. If you keep your body fat within a reasonable level, you’ll be healthier and, of course, slimmer. Body Fat Categories for Women 10-12% - Essential Fat 14-20% - Athletic Fat Levels 21-24% - Fitness Fat Levels 25-31% - Acceptable Fat Levels >32% - Obese

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Friday, March 16, 2012

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Town Times welcomes New Citizens Conor John Driscoll

Jon and Jenna Driscoll of Durham announce the birth of their son, Conor John, on May 23, 2011 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He joins his siblings, Analiese and Aidan, 6, and Kieran, 5. Conor’s grandparents are Donald and Barbara Rohn of Cromwell and John and Pam Driscoll of Groton. His great-grandmother is Lillian Cota of Cromwell.

Matuszkiewicz and Gillooly to wed Middlefield resident Catherine Pollard proudly announces the engagement of her daughter Amanda Matuszkiewicz to James Gillooly III, son of James Gillooly II, also of Middlefield. Both the bride and groom grew up in Middlefield and attended Coginchaug Regional H.S. Amanda is a graduate of CCSU with a BS in elementary education and English. She is currently employed at Keigwin Middle School in Middletown. The groom is a graduate of Porter and Chester Institute with a degree in computer networking. Currently he is owner and operator of local business Quality Landscaping Services. The couple recently purchased their first home together in Durham. They are planning an ocean side wedding for this August.

Submission reminder The Town Times welcomes submissions regarding upcoming events happening in the community (e-mail news@towntimes.com by Mondays at noon). We do our best to run submissions at least one time. However, due to space constraints, we cannot guarantee a submission will be published on a specific date. To ensure your submission runs exactly as you would like it to, contact our sales representative, Joy Boone, at (203) 3172313 or e-mail advertising@towntimes.com for a paid ad. Thank you.

Stengel and Farrell to wed John and Deborah Stengel of Durham announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Elizabeth to Patrick Dalton Farrell, son of Frederick and Linda Farrell, of Simpsonville, S.C., formerly of Watertown. The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School and a 2003 graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University. She is employed by Continental Airlines. Her fiancé is a 1992 graduate of Watertown High School and a 1996 graduate of Central Connecticut State University. He is employed as a probation officer for the State of Connecticut. An October wedding is planned.

Tea at the Mansion The 12th annual Tea at the Mansion will be Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate. The doors open at 1 p.m. A three course tea menu and estate tea from Spice Catering will be served on tables individually designed for the event with china, linens and silver befitting the elegant setting. Trendz will present a show of the latest spring fashions. A boutique of selected vendors adds an opportunity for shopping. There is an admission fee and advance registration is required. Seating is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Call (860) 349-9521 for admission information, or go to wadsworthmansion.com for more details.

Quentin William Macala Born January 10, 2012 to: Josh and Gina Macala, Houston, TX Grandparents: Diane and Larry Macala, Durham Jackie Lopez Brookshire, Anahuac, TX Great Grandparents: Henry and Ruth Bugai, Durham

Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair The 4th annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair (formerly The Durham Pet Fair) will be hosted by Help Willy’s Friends on Sunday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School. This fun, free and family-oriented event will feature over 40 local animal shelters, more than 75 vendors, entertainment and lots of food for you and your pet. At last year’s pet fair, municipal animal shelters and breed-specific rescues brought their best and brightest animals to meet the public in the hopes of finding them loving forever homes, and 75 dogs and cats were adopted! With so many more shelters and people expected to attend this year, we are confident that many more animals will find that same happy ending. We are also anticipating over 75 local vendors and artisans who will eagerly showcase their services and products ranging from handmade jewelry, doggie apparel and organic pet treats to pet sitting services and woodworking. Tons of freebies will be given away, so don’t miss out. Last but not least is our Parade of Stars — a parade of the adoptable dogs with an emcee introducing each and every dog to the tune of thunderous applause from the crowd. It’s their 15 seconds of fame that gives these dogs reason to smile and enjoy the attention being lavished on them. It is an event not to be forgotten. If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, advanced registration is required. Please visit our website at www.hwfpetfair.org for more information and to request an application. Applications and fees must be received by April 1 so that we can reserve your 10’x10’ exhibition space. The fourth annual Help Willy’s Friends Pet Fair is not just an opportunity for those looking to add to their pet families; it’s also a free, fun-filled day for those who love animals. Mark it on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your continued support. Submitted by Mark Paturzo

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Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Tuesday, March 20 Board of Finance Wednesday, March 21 7:30 p.m. — Board of Ed at Strong School Planning & Zoning Thursday, March 22 Board of Finance

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For more information and/or questions, please contact Gerry Brown, president of the Durham Cemetery Company (860) 349-3023.

Cemetery that all winter covers and decorations must be removed by April 1. The planting of trees, shrubs or perennials or the installation of permanent containers shall be made only by the Durham Cemetery Company. Due to maintenance and

Durham Library Wii Wednesdays: Every school day Wednesday from 3 to 4 p.m., come to the library after school to play on the library’s Wii! Snack provided. The Hunger Gameshow: Saturday, March 17, 2:30-4 p.m. May the odds ever be in your favor! Brush up on your HG trivia and compete for Hunger Games prizes. Ages 12-18, please register.

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Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, March 20 6:30 p.m. - Conservation Commission 7 p.m. - Board of Selectman Wednesday, March 21 7 p.m. - Inlands/Wetlands Commission 7:30 p.m. — Board of Ed at Strong School Thursday, March 22 7 p.m. - Board of Finance

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Tax relief reminder New and/or renewal applications for the CT Elderly Homeowner and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Programs and the Durham Senior Tax Relief Freeze and Deferral Programs are being accepted at the Assessor’s Office in the Town Hall. The filing period for all Tax Relief Programs are from Feb. 1 through May 15, 2012. Failure to re-file will result in the removal of this benefit from your July tax bill. Late filing is not acceptable. Please call the Assessor’s Office at (860) 343-6709 for additional information or go onto the town web site: www.townofdurhamct.org.

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The Middlefield Food Bank is very low on the following items: jelly, canned fruit, boxed macaroni and cheese and pasta sauce. Please do not donate expired, dented and rusted cans. Recently we have received many items that must be discarded. Items may be dropped off at the Social Services office in the Middlefield Community Center,405 Main Street, during business hours Monday to Friday or left in the box next to the office anytime. For more information, contact Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121.

Friday, March 16, 2012

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Left, Kindergarteners at John Lyman School get ready for Read Across America with the Cat in the Hat, John Lyman School intern Jason LaVorgna. Photo submitted by Christine Davis

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First and second grade students presented book character interviews at the John Lyman School weekly assembly. The reading focus was in honor of Dr. Suess for Read Across America Day. Pictured are Peter DeRita, Violette Northup and Melana O’Sullivan. Photo submitted by Christine Davis

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Friday, March 16, 2012

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On March 2, Read Across America day, the students and staff at Korn School celebrated Reading and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. Korn would like to thank the special quests who came to share a book and their love of reading with our students. A very special thank you to Melissa Albin, Linda Berry, Vicky Berry, Nancy Boyle, Jon Brayshaw, Laura Francis, Robert Fulton, Debra Golschneider, Andre Hauser, Tom Hennick, Ray Hubbard, Matt Lesser, Carol Luckenbach, Deb Miller, Barbara Mortensen, Jeremy Renninghoff, Scott Sadinsky and Susan Viccaro. Submitted by Eileen Chupron

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To accommodate the busy schedules of our patients, we’re open evenings, Saturdays and through lunchtime. We are accepting new patients and can assist in transferring records. For additional information or an appointment, call us at 203-265-0355. We look forward to meeting you.

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to be found before the end of 2012 because if he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found by then, people will start to lose interest in the situation, its publicity will decrease, and Kony will become more powerful than he already is. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for CRHS and the towns of Middlefield and Durham to advertise Kony and make him as famous as the celebrities we idolize today. The goal is to get people to ask who Kony is. The way CRHS and the community is helping spread the awareness of Joseph Kony is by writing â&#x20AC;&#x153;KONY 2012â&#x20AC;? on their arm, hashtagging Kony on twitter, posting Facebook statuses, and telling everyone about it. Teenagers all over the world have been tweeting to celebrities asking them to support the cause. Even in the Middlefield/Durham community teenagers are tweeting to famous

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athletes and singers. CRHS senior Jennifer Siena tweeted about the cause to multiple celebrities and she was re-tweeted by Spencer Paysinger, a linebacker for the New York Giants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awful what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing out there. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just terrible,â&#x20AC;? said freshman Artie Koba. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an animal, not humanâ&#x20AC;?. It will take hundreds of thousands of people to convince the government that something needs to be done to solve this conflict. Even small towns like Durham and Middlefield can make a large impact on the worldwide society.

Friday, March 16, 2012

The Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocate

6WXGHQW 2SLQLRQ Editors-in-Chief: Adam Twombly and Kaitlin McKernan Editorial board: Alex Kovacs, Kevin Onofreo, Collin Boylin, and Mike McShane Contributors and Production staff: Ross McCain, Adam Twombly, Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Alex Kovacs, Collin Boylin, Audrey Biesak, Christopher Crandall, Katie Pareti, Jen Siena, James Berardino, Kevin Onofreo, Sean Cavanaugh, Dena Branciforte, Pat Daniels, Martin Malek, Meggie Andrulis , Carli Wallace, Jeremy Brown, Sarah Brady, Aj Ganaros Advisors: Mr. Nate Fisher, Ms. Stephanie Wilcox The Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocate is the Coginchaug High School newspaper. Special thanks to Ren and Stimpy

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Social media has both its pros and cons, like anything in this world. However, society doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always look at both sides of something. They only look at popular opinion. Teachers have a different outlook, however. The yare mandated reporters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we see a post from a student showing unsafe behaviors, we have to report it,â&#x20AC;? said health teacher Ms. Christen Bertz. One of the infamous by-products of social media is cyber-bullying. When asked about that topic, Ms. Bertz and English teacher Ms. Sarah Aceto both said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much easier to bully someone when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re behind a computer monitor.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;From what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen, there are very few incidents of cyber-bullying in our school, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as bad as it could be,â&#x20AC;? said freshman Alek Marczuk â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone gets bullied in public thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance that few people will see,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Aceto, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But everyone can see it once itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up on the internet.â&#x20AC;? Other students say that there is a certain pressure to have and maintain profiles on websites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes people just want to look cool, and they think those websites make them seem cooler,â&#x20AC;? said junior Gage Frost. Cyber-bullying goes farther than the walls of CRHS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It causes people who are cyber bullied to harm themselves or others,â&#x20AC;? said senior Blair Locke. Regardless of the cons, there are positives to social media as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they can be helpful to stay in touch with friends that you normally wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to see,â&#x20AC;? said junior Mallory Figoras. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are also several groups on Facebook for certain classes so that we can find out what we did in class or what the homework is.â&#x20AC;?

People all over have stories of how Facebook has helped them to stay in touch with friends from places like summer camp, just like Mallory does. Though these things are very useful, it can get to be a bit too much. When asked if people post too much on sites like Facebook and Twitter, the first words to come out of Blair Lockeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth were, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hell yeah!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;People try to make their life , like a soap opera,â&#x20AC;? said Mallory. Gage mentioned the trash talk that happens through status updates that results in huge internet fights. People posting too many personal updates wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be so much of a problem though, if these websites werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so addicting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The games on Facebook are addicting, but slowly you start looking at it less and less, and soon it becomes a faded memory,â&#x20AC;? said Gage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A few weeks later you realize how little youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been on lately and the vicious cycle starts all over again.â&#x20AC;? The topic of social media is one thing that students and teachers can generally agree on. Social media has lots of benefits, but can be dangerous to society through unfortunate effects like cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying can hurt someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings, and the guilt will never cease no matter what the outcome is. If you or someone you know is being cyber-bullied, take some action. Print out the offensive comments or whatever is being used to bully you or the person you know and take it to a trusted adult to get help. Social media can be a helpful tool or a dangerous weapon. What we do with it is up to us.

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A few of my classmates have asked me why I always seem to discuss depressing issues in this column. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not trying to be depressing, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just attempting to be as realistic as possible. However, if you have found some of my commentary depressing, then please brace yourself. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be much fun. Life is fleeting. Scientists believe that Earth was formed around 4.5 billion years ago. According to the CIA World Fact Book, the life expectancy of the total population in the United States is approximately 78.49 years. That proportion equates to a microscopic number. Earth has been here for a long time. Each of us will not. We have just over 78 years to enjoy ourselves and love each other. But

thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a slight problem: not everyone does live exactly 78.49 years. Some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live that long. Some live much longer. My point is this: each day could turn tragic in an instant. Conversely, each day could turn miraculous in an instant. As humans, we have no idea which it will be In all likelihood, each day will be rather normal. But we never know. Unexpected illnesses and freak accidents happen more than people can really bear to think Either way, we must always remember to love and appreciate those who are close to us. So please, go ahead. When you next see someone you love and cherish, tell them how much they really mean to you. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt. On the off chance something tragic was to happen, you might not get another chance.

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It is very common nowadays to act without knowing why. For example, when someone sneezes one is supposed to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;bless youâ&#x20AC;?, and when one eats at a restaurant it is expected he tips his waiter/ waitress. We do these things solely because they are part of a social code that we tend to follow. It is interesting, however, to think about where these principles came from and why they are so important. What does it mean when we say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;bless youâ&#x20AC;? to someone? Believe it or not, this started many years ago when people generally had different beliefs. One of these was that a portion of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soul came out of his mouth and saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;God bless youâ&#x20AC;? would prevent Satan from taking it. Another was that sneezing actually expelled a demon from inside a person and blessing him would prevent it from returning. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m unsure how many people still believe this, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m under the impression not everyone who says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;bless youâ&#x20AC;? does. The reason we still say this is, in fact, not because the majority of believe they are actually blessing someone. This repeated occurrence simply stuck and we implemented it into our social code. It may not seem like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big issue, but it has gotten to the point in which if a person doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish to attempt to exert his divine powers unto another to prevent demons from possessing him he is viewed as rude. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting how much social influence really affects a person. I have made it a goal of mine to fight against the

pressure to say bless you to people who sneeze. It seems like such a simple and mundane task, but it can be extremely difficult. The awkwardness of silence after a sneeze makes one really want to give in just to take away that pressure. People even get offended if one does not bless them because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just expected and they assume that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re intentionally being rude. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aware that most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get offended because they want you to bless their soul, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the idea that one is not following a principle of a code they adhere to and that bothers them. The point is that if an atheist or someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with the idea refrains from following it, society looks down on him. This idea has spread and now affects people on multiple levels. Waiters/waitresses now commonly receive less money than normal because it is expected that their gratuities will compensate their loss. A gratuity is not a mandate; it is extra money for a job well done. That was the original idea anyway, but now it is automatically assumed a tip will accompany the service even if the waiter/waitress performs poorly. This quasi-institutionalization of principles into our society brings out humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inability to adapt or change. It is one of our very small characteristics that very few people realize or pay attention to. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harmless, but sometimes the greatest of problems come from the smallest of sources.

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resentative Lesser believes the state can improve on is in paying teachers more money. In an interview, Representative Lesser said that he agrees teachers as a whole are under paid, and he stated that in the education reform bill a suggestion has been made to pay teachers more based on their performance. Representative Lesser also discussed the fact that many public schools aren’t receiving the necessary money per student to fund the education process, suggesting that taking resources away from public schools to charter schools is a risky alternative. “Right now charter schools in Connecticut are both some of the best and worst schools in the state,” stated Representative Lesser. Superintendent Susan L. Viccaro articulated her concern over the way the state legislature has influenced education in the past. Recalling the bullying bill signed into law on July 13, 2011, Superintendent Viccaro told the legislators that the bullying bill “Increased time and money for an issue we don’t have,” suggesting that arbitrary bills that sound good in practical terms ended up hurting CRHS in the long run. Superintendent Viccaro also brandished a three page list of unfunded mandates from school year 2008-2009, and she made the point that on top of all of these mandates that are not paid for by the state “they still want us to teach the boys and girls.” In response to these grievances, Senator Meyer agreed with Superintendent Viccaro that in some cases laws can do more harm than good, and he recommended the legislature “look for a way to exempt you.” The BOE stressed the imperativeness of a constant dialogue between themselves and the legislature, and they proposed to create a formal communication process throughout the entire education push.

Pat on the Back

During a Board of Education (BOE) meeting at CRHS on February, 22, Senator Edward Meyer and State Representative Matt Lesser met informally with BOE members to generate dialogue over Governor Dan Malloy’s recent push for education reform from Hartford. The two legislators discussed many of the proposals found in the Governor’s Senate Bill No. 24, and the BOE inquired into how the bill will change education policy in District 13. Connecticut education standards have fallen over the last ten years, stated Senator Meyer at the meeting, suggesting that educational reform has become a top priority for both the state and the country. Senator Meyer, who spoke first, discussed a variety of proposals he believes will move the discussion in Hartford forward and improve education. “I think educational excellence starts with the curriculum, and the Governor hasn’t proposed anything based on that yet. I’m trying to get focus in Hartford on curriculum reform.” When asked what specific changes he wishes to make to the curriculum in an interview, Senator Meyer mentioned that “CRHS offers precalculus and calculus courses, but some schools in urban areas like Hartford do not. By raising educational standards and expectations, we will see a rise in the competitiveness of our school systems.” Senator Meyer also talked about the misallocation of Connecticut resources to underperforming schools, and he said that “this is an area of concern if there isn’t an objective look at where state money should be sent.” The Governor’s bill may not have much of an effect on CRHS, said Senator Meyer, indicating that much of the reason for Connecticut’s high achievement gap comes from the fact that many schools in suburban areas do well while urban schools are not yet up to standard. According to the Connecticut Council for Education Reform, “the difference in achievement levels between low-income students and non-low-income students is largest in Connecticut.” State Representative Matt Lesser, a member of the Connecticut General Assembly Education Committee, was also present at the meeting and said that “the public school system built the country,” expressing his strong desire to see effective education reform. One area Rep-

The Devils’ Advocate

Never before have I seen the school’s auditorium transform from a large room with a stage and chairs into a birthplace of greatness. Parents, friends, staff, and more patiently waited in the dimly lit room when suddenly the room became pitch black and epic music began playing. Fourteen seniors then walked into the room in a line holding candles and wearing blue, scholarly robes. The National Honor Society induction had begun. The already inducted members (all seniors) President Zach LaVigne, Secretary Jesse Siegel, Melanie Badin, Melissa Conway, Tyler Davis, Liz Di’Vincentis, Sarah Ertle, Kevin Gawron, Marielle Handley, Devin Kokoszka, Amanda Presutti, Marissa Puchalski, Emily Romanoff, and Rebecca Weir walked to the front of the auditorium and stood behind the podium. LaVigne began his speech welcoming the new members and outlining the purpose of NHS. He then gave the microphone to Principle Mr. Andre Hauser who then followed and offered his welcome and congratulations. “We expect you to work hard and help others, doing both with a smile on your faces,” said Mr. Hauser. Siegel then followed and outlined what NHS is and why the members were chosen. Following this, members Ertle, Weir, Romanoff, and Puchalski delivered speeches outlining certain characteristics the soonto-be inductees demonstrated. These characteristics were character, scholarship, leadership, and service respectively. At last, NHS advisor Ms. Donna Mat-

tei stepped to the podium and gave the soon-to-be inductees directions. She also revealed the fact that this is her tenth year as Advisor. Upon being called, each member signed the NHS pledge, was handed a certificate, and received the official NHS pin. Each member stood behind an inductee, tapped the seated student’s shoulders, and called out his name. The newly inducted members are senior Rachel Foley, junior Kristen Ciarlo, junior Molly Fehon, junior Sean Harper, junior Rachel Kowalski, junior Anne Linden, junior Colleen McLaughlin, junior Katherine Scibilia, junior Lauren Trombetta, junior Ashley Vanaman, and junior Carli Wallace. Once all the inductees were called, they all stood and said the NHS pledge and finally, they were inducted. To close out the night, technology integration specialist Mr. William Kurtz delivered his address which was filled with wit, personal stories, life lessons, moral dilemmas, philosophies, literary devices, and many references to his viral internet video. To end the ceremony all the members exited out of the auditorium the same way they entered, single file and holding candles. Everyone who attended was then invited for deserts and drinks in the cafeteria with auspicious feelings about the 2011-2012 National Honor Society.

Friday, March 16, 2012

The Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocate

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The Middletown Elks Club recognized senior Jen Siena with The Youth of the Year award. Over the past year Jen has volunteered and worked at events sponsored by the Elks Club such as DurhamMiddlefield Night, the Elks booth at the Durham Fair, The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Halloween party, Honors Night, and Mardi Gras. Jen was encouraged by her grandmother to get involved with these events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandmother first asked me to do it four or five years ago and I figured it would be a good opportunity so for the past four years Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve volunteered at those events yearly,â&#x20AC;? said Jen.

The way this award works is people nominate you for the award if they believe you have been a good citizen over the past year. In this case, Jenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother nominated her. Then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the exalted ruler of the Elks Club to decide who the best candidate is by reviewing the amount of community service they have done over the past year. After reviewing the candidates, Jen was chosen for candidate with the most community service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means a lot, because I never expected to get rewarded for doing community service,â&#x20AC;? said Jen.

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Coginchaug welcomes new curriculum director Dr. Linda Berry to our school. Located just across from central office, Dr. Berry is the director of curriculum instruction and assessment. There used to be a director of curriculum and instruction. The superintendent of the school wanted to add assessment because curriculum, instruction, and assessment are all linked in one big cycle. Dr. Berry grew up in West Hartford, however now most of her family lives in Boston. She has a twin sister who she is very close to. Her sister has three sons, and she loves watching them all play hockey. Her biggest hobby is playing and listening to music. She started taking lessons in sixth grade and her newest challenge is learning to play the drums. Dr. Berry was previously a principal at East Hampton High School for sixteen years and before that was an assistant principal at Pomperaugh High School for

four years. She started at Coginchaug in July of 2011. Dr. Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main job is to make sure the curriculum is being taught across the grades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see myself in a supportive role for teachers,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Berry. Dr. Berry also supports principal Mr. Hauser. She keeps him to date with professional development in the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the students are really nice here and I like the teachers, I like it a lot here. Mr. Hauser and Mr. Bodner make a great team.â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Berry. Dr. Berry is very impressed with how the core ethical values are so prominent here in RSD #13. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a lot of what I see in the students being nice to each other is a good display of the core ethical values that the students have been taught all the way up the grades. You can see it in the way the students treat each other,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Berry.

How would your educational experience be different today if you knew you were learning the same things as every student in the country was learning at the same time? If from the third grade you were obligated to take part in a nationalized test on a computer just like every other student in the United States? The state of Connecticut has recently joined a countrywide education movement involving 47 other states coming together to form a uniform education curriculum called Common Core Curriculum, which is set to begin in District 13 in the spring of 2015. The purpose of Common Core is to replace both the CAPT and the CMT with a newly designed test and to reevaluate the things students in our country are taught and at what pace. Ultimately, this curriculum means that in just a few years the tests that we now know as the CMT and CAPT, will be replaced with a similar more rigorous test thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus will be more based around the ideas of science and math. Students, 3rd through 8th grade, will take the same test as other students around the country. The test will be broken up into two divisions, English Language Arts, and Math. Students will be required to take these exams online, and all schools will be granted a 12-week window to test their students. This is a very new concept when it comes to the ability of elementary students to use basic computer operating skills to partake in these mental evaluations. Although administrators are still putting the logistics of these tests together, the basics of this curriculum change are in place to be integrated into the curriculum starting at the beginning of next year. The objectives of these new tests are to begin the teachings of basic geometric ideas, math facts and the introduction to elemental scientific concepts earlier in a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic career, specifically beginning in kindergarten. The test will compare and demonstrate the usage of computer technology

and applying it to real world situations. Regional District 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Director of Curriculum instruction and assessment, Dr. Linda C. Berry had more in-depth information on the topic including the differences between the Common Core tests and CMT and CAPT tests, and how these differences might impact test takers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The test will definitely be more rigorous in comparison to the CAPT and CMT. It will force students to think at a higher level and to demonstrate their learning in a way geared more to the way of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Berry said. The tests will also become instrumental to colleges, especially those in the United States because they will have a way to compare all students on a level playing field by their performance on this one test. Dr. Berry admitted that the process of beginning to lead and educate teachers into these curriculum changes have not been easy. Nevertheless, she firmly believes that by not implementing these changes she would be doing a disservice to our future generation. In fact many other education administrators hope that these new tests will force teachers into teaching fewer concepts at a more in depth, relaxed pace. International studies have recently shown that students in the United States tend to learn about more widespread concepts but are not able to learn as much from these things as students in other countries have due to the fact that they are instantly moving into the next concept, and national educators hope this will change with the new tests. CommonCoreCurriculumisanationaleducation revolution that is thought by many to be a more relevant way to learn more efficiently as a student, and to teach in a more comprehensive way as an administrator. The hope is that Common Core will help prepare our countries students much better and lead our generation of Americans into a more prosperous one, as we continue to move into a widely based technology era.

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said freshman Tyler McDonald. When the group wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in committee, they would go out to eat, spend time in their rooms playing X-Box, and participate in BOSMUN sponsored activities such as a dance for delegates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My favorite part of the trip was hanging out with my roommates,â&#x20AC;? said senior Billy Malcolm. There was also a surprise reunion with Coginchaug alumni attending colleges in the Boston area. Over the course of the weekend, the group met with six alumni, three of whom were members of Model UN. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trip was a great bonding experience for the club,â&#x20AC;? said freshman Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Although BOSMUN was the last trip for the club this year, they still have another project coming down the pike. In order to recruit incoming freshmen to Model UN, the club is holding the MUNchkins practice conference. Mrs. Selberg is optimistic outcome of MUNchkins this year, but she wants more than just new freshmen to join the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Model UN is not a closed club,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Selberg. She is willing to welcome anyone from the high school who wants to try Model UN.

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with them, and vice-versa.â&#x20AC;? That said, the course does offer a student friendly environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My feeling is that after a long day at school, the last thing students want to do is listen to a lecture, read textbooks and take more tests,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Mormile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The learning process extends beyond the Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ed Manual.â&#x20AC;? Along with being informative, innovating and student friendly, the academy is also very convenient for residents of Durham and Middlefield and thus students of Coginchaug. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have tried to be as convenient as possible. I have classes running at 2:30P.M., 5:00P.M. and 7:15P.M. I have a courtesy vehicle available for pick-up at CRHS to make it even easier for students to attend after school.â&#x20AC;? she added.

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will split $15,000, with $5,000 going to the first place video. A lot of work went into the videos the students in the class had to break up into groups and come up with a story that they would pitch to the rest of the class. The class would then give them feed back about there ideas. The students then started to film the videos based on their story idea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The DMV contest gives the students an authentic evaluation of there workâ&#x20AC;Ś like if they had a job in a production company,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Robin Fox, Special education teacher and TV production teacher.

The video was difficult this year a lot of different things had to go into the production. The requirements for the video was that it had to show how community helps make teens safer while driving. The videos had to be a certain length and relate back to several teen safe driving videos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the message is for teens by teens there is a lot more attention paid to it. So it is a win, win,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Fox. You can find the video on YouTube under the title Coginchaug-Durham High School - Top 10 in 2012 DMV Teen Safe Driving Video Contest

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Recently, residents of Durham and Middlefield â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and as a result, students at Coginchaug â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have been introduced to a new way of learning the rules of the road. That way is the Middlesex Driving Academy, where classes are taught by Middlefield resident and parent Caroline Mormile. She was inspired to start instructing driving by her children and wanted to create a business that both enhanced the community and allowed her to stay in contact with her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Driving is not just about getting in a car and going somewhere,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remind the students that they are becoming a member of a much larger community, the driving community. Every time they are on the road they can affect everyone that is on the road

The TV production class was ranked in the top ten for a safe teen driving video contest hosted by the DMV in order to promote safe driving. TV production class, which is run by Mrs. Robin Fox, has submitted videos to the contest in past years. The DMV will rank the top five videos and the winners will be awarded some money that must be used towards a teen safe driving program. The top five schools will be picked in April. The money that will be awarded to the top videos has gone up since last year. Last year the top five videos would split $9,000, whereas this year the top five

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Motion to congratulate the delegates from Coginchaug on their success at BOSMUN? In their second major conference of the year, the Model United Nations club and their advisors Mrs. Julie Selberg and Mrs. Kathy Zygmont joined students from around the world at Boston University for the eleventh annual BOSMUN conference. From February 24 to 26, nine delegates represented Ghana, Iceland, and the Bahamas and discussed issues such as rights for the disabled, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights, and DominicanHaitian relations among others. Billy Malcolm, Coginchaugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secretary-General, represented a member of the allied occupation of Japan in 1945 on a historical committee. Before going to the conference, each student receives a real world topic to discuss. Each student receives a country, researches the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on the topic, and writes a position paper to assert their ideas. Then the delegates assemble in UNcommitteestosolvetheissue. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important remember your position and stick to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to think about what your countries position.You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let your own ideas get in the way,â&#x20AC;?

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&5+6 7HDFKHUV 6WHS LW 8S %\ 'HQD %UDQFLIRUWH Over the summer the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance company, Cigna, gave Durham, Middlefield, and Regional District 13 a grant to make teachers, town officials, and retirees healthier. Cigna offered the program GoYou and pedometers to each person who wanted to participate. Each person who participated would record how many steps they took each day. Granting money to the district, Cigna, alongside RSD13, is aiming to decrease the use of their health insurance by the town and schools. The majority of teachers at CRHS started Go-You this fall. Other teachers throughout the district are competing on teams as well to see who can take the most steps. By joining Go-You, teachers have become more aware of the exercise they participate in and are able to improve their own monitoring.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all become more aware of the amount of activity we do,â&#x20AC;? said physical education teacher Mrs. Clare Matasavage whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the red team. By having teachers compete in groups against each other, it makes them mindful of how much they walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun way to be more active,â&#x20AC;? said math teacher Mr. Craig Bradanini, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the orange team. He wants his steps to increase weekly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The healthier we are, the less itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to cost in health insurance,â&#x20AC;? said health teacher Ms. Christen Bertz whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the black team. The Go-You challenge ends April 28. Each person participating will add up how much theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve walked with their color group, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see which color team walked or participated in the most activity.

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8. Discreetly move towards someone until you are three inches away from his or her body. 9. Answer every question with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monounsaturated Fatsâ&#x20AC;?. 10. Only wear purple jumpsuits. 11. In the middle of a conversation, suddenly scream â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take it anymore!â&#x20AC;? and flee the area. 12. Tell everyone about your invisible â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendâ&#x20AC;?. Insist he is real. 13. Laugh for 3 seconds longer than everyone else. 14. Send a picture of your eye to strangers with the sub caption â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eye am watching youâ&#x20AC;?. 15. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blink. Ever.

Many teachers are involved in activities outside of school such as sports and music, but one teacher at CRHS is volunteering their time with something special. Business teacher, Ms. Susan Wagemaker is currently involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. BBBS is an organization that provides adult mentors to children to help improve his or her performance in school and to help them develop a better relationship with their family, peers and authority figures. An adult is matched up with a child based on their similar interests and all activities are varied on the preference of the adult. Ms. Wagemaker has been working with the Big Brother Big sister program since 2005 after talking to people from Big Brothers Big Sisters at a craft fair and learning more about the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really liked the options and how I could make a difference through Big Brothers Big Sisters,â&#x20AC;? said business teacher Ms. Wagemaker When Ms. Wagemaker first started working with Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2005, she was matched up with a five year, old boy named Nicholas. Seven years later, she is still mentoring Nicholas who is turning thirteen this year in April. BBBS wants the vol-

unteer to commit to spending two to four hours a month with their littleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Ms. Wagemaker makes the effort to try and see Nicholas every other week. Nicholas lives with his three siblings and his grandmother in Vernon, CT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of his favorite things to do is go to restaurants,â&#x20AC;? Said Ms. Wagemaker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play baseball or play Wii,â&#x20AC;? she added â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Being together) doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always have to involve money, its just spending time with him.â&#x20AC;? Before Ms. Wagemaker started teaching, her friends and people in education told her that she would be good with kids, and they encouraged her to take on a mentoring program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends and colleagues that encouraged me to go into teaching were very supportive of me doing Big Brother Big Sisters,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Wagemaker. Since Ms. Wagemaker has been with Nicholas she has seen great improvement in him and she has really made a difference in his life. Nicholas benefits from the organization because he was given a mentor that has made a real difference in his life. Ms Wagemaker on the other hand, benefited from a totally different experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just the joy of seeing this kid have opportunities that he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t other wise have,â&#x20AC;? Said Ms. Wagemaker.

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As the number of concussions in high school athletes continues to rise, more and more schools across the country are embracing new technologies that will help to treat concussion symptoms. Now, Regional School District 13 and CRHS may be joining that ever-growing list. A recent proposal within the Board of Education called for the purchase of a system known as ImPACT, which would individualize concussion treatment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ImPACT is a before-the-season computerized test on students,â&#x20AC;? said Superintendent Mrs. Susan Viccaro. Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing, or ImPACT, tests word memory, symbol matching, attention span, a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reaction time, and other cognitive functions at the beginning of each season â&#x20AC;?It gives you a base line before the season starts,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Viccaro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a student was to sustain a concussion or there was a suspicion of one, their data would be shared with their physicians, who would then have before-the-injury

evidence of how the student had been performing and could compare it to how the student is performing now.â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Viccaro plans to include the system in the budget for next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not very expensive,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one more way to make sure that if the student was injured, they would not go back and start playing too soon, which is one of the things thathasbeeninthenewsalotlately.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some schools in our league who are already using [the system],â&#x20AC;? said CRHS athletic director Mr. Ted Lombardo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to wait and see what the Board of Education does.â&#x20AC;? Some are still skeptical, however. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to have somebody there to interpret all of the information, which most athletic trainers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the training to do,â&#x20AC;? said math teacher and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball coach Ms. Megan Kavanaugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have someone on call full time, it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be used as effectively.â&#x20AC;? The debate will rage on until the BOE decides whether the system should be purchased.

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After a heartbreaking loss in the semi -finals to Hale Ray in 2011, both softball head coach Ann Moscovics and senior Lauren Esposito have high hopes for this upcoming spring. Lauren, who is coming off an all-state season, is eager to get back out on the diamond and make another run at the state championship. The Blue Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;main motivation this spring is their bitter loss from last season and the team is emphatic to get back on the right foot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am pumped for this season, and even though we are losing two key starters from last year [Liz Sansevero and Mallorie Dorflinger], I think we are returning a team with more experience than last year and I am looking forward to this spring,â&#x20AC;? said Lauren. The Blue Devils ended the 2011 season at the top of the shoreline conference at 13-3-0 and received a first round bye in the state tournament. They beat out Housatonic in the second round of states beating them by double digit figures. They advanced to play Hale Ray. The two teams had identical records and met once during the regular season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew they were going to be a good team and I think we did the best we could to prepare for

the game,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Moscovics. Trailing all game to Hale Ray, the Blue Devils late game rally extended the game to extra innings. In the eleventh inning Hale Ray stamped their ticket to the Class S State Championship by a score of 7-6. The Noise went on too win the state title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we were a bit inexperienced in some areas last year, but when playing in such an intense atmosphere like the semi finals, any little error can cost you the game. Early in the game, we committed three careless errors and without those little mistakes we would have won the game in seven,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Moscovics â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drawing positives from the loss, is really all you can do at this point,â&#x20AC;? said Lauren before adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153; It was a great battle and Hale Ray deserves the utmost respect. They are a great team and I am sure they will be strong this season as well but I think we will be ready.â&#x20AC;? The Blue Devils are returning seven of their starting nine and all of their starting pitching including senior Mari Handley, who dominated last season reaching an astonishing seven wins during the regular season. The Blue Devils will be made up of a nucleus of upper class man considering of four se-

niors, five juniors, and two sophomores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our year,â&#x20AC;? said Coach Moscovics, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great group of girls and I know that they are all going to come into the season well prepared. Most of the girls play year round and a few

play other sports but I never worry about the girls fitness levels. These girls can achieve anything they want as long as they put their mind to it and I have confidence that this is the year.â&#x20AC;?

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Qualifying members of the boys indoor track team headed to the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, to compete in the Class S Championships on Friday February 10. This would prove to be the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last chance of the season to go out with a little â&#x20AC;&#x153;bangâ&#x20AC;?, if you will. Junior Wolfgang Wallach started the boys off fast taking 6th place in the 300meter dash, while sophomore Tyler Meeker also had an impressive showing, placing 10th. Next up for some Blue Devil representa-

tion was junior Ben Taber in the 1000meter run finishing in 9th. The boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 by 200meter relay team placed 19th and the 4 by 800meter team took 11th. In high jump senior captain Yuri Morin tied for 8th. Yuri also competed in the long jump and placed 10th. Senior Shawn Donovan had an impressive 5th place finish in the pole vault. The boys walked away with a 25th place team finish that day and are looking forward to the outdoor season.

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Although most students think that a math teacher only deals with even numbers, family and sports are key components of the equation that balance the life of math teacher Mr. Doug Frasier. For the last seven years up until the May of 2011, Mr. Frasier was an intense rugby player. He was heavily involved with rugby in college, and by his senior year he was the team captain at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Mr. Frasier grew up trying all different sports, but rugby always gave him the most close-knit family feeling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ironic that the point of the game is to hurt each other,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[But] once itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like nothing happened.â&#x20AC;? As captain of the team at SCSU, he led his team to winning the New England Rugby Football Union and taking g them home as champs. p

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the NFL of rugby,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Frasier. Once Mr. Frasier graduated from SCSU, he joined the New Haven Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League, which is the parent team to the south.â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New Haven team is legit,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Fraiser.â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went from team captain to barely playing.â&#x20AC;? The team would recruit Australian players to play for a season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those guys are really fun to hangout with,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Frasier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have really cool accents.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Frasier had to stop because of two herniated disks in his neck. Due to this injury, he is not supposed to be playing rugby anymore, but the connections and family feeling still plays a prominent part in Mr. Frasierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rugby is a hooligansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sport played by gentlemen,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Frasier, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soccer is a gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sport played by hooligans.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his favorite quote.

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In his game against Valley Regional High School, senior Erickson Wasyl was the second basketball player this season to reach 1000 scored points in his high school career. This was a goal that was in reach for Erikson at the beginning of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew if we got Wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, I would eventually reach 1,000,â&#x20AC;? said Erickson. This is what has kept him focused during the season. Once Erickson hit his 1000, he was congratulated by all his team mates and coaches, and as a reward he received the 1000 point ball that everybody had signed for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iwasrelievedmorethananything,â&#x20AC;?saidErickson,â&#x20AC;&#x153;itwasjustadistractioninmymind.â&#x20AC;? Erickson didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use reaching 1000 points as a reason to slack; his next goal was to win Shorelines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be tough,â&#x20AC;? said Erickson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but I know the whole team wants it.â&#x20AC;? Ericksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coaches and teammates are all proud of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really remarkable that this is the first time ever at Coginchaug that two people got 1000 points in the same year,â&#x20AC;? said senior Audrey

Biesak who scored 1000 points earlier this season, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really happy for him and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great accomplishment.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it was great, it was a great win and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really great that he is one of the few that has ever reached 1000 points,â&#x20AC;? said senior fellow basketball player Ethan Donecker. Ericksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach, Mr. Todd Salva, could not be more proud of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erickson is one of the finest all-around players to ever wear a Coginchaug uniform. He is a coaches player. He has tremendous savvy on the court and plays for the love of the game. His ability speaks for itself but more importantly he has worked very hard over the years trying to make his teammates shine. I think thats says a lot about his character and the type of player he really is. With Erickson, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about his own personal accolades, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about how well the team does. To get over 1000 career points while being that unselfish really makes him a special player. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier for him, it was well deserved,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Salva.

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FORE! Fwack! Off the golf ball soars. It is that time of year, the grass is green the flowers have started to bloom and the sun is shining. Spring is here and so are the sports. Golf is only one of the sports that start up in the spring and everyone has high hopes this year. Coach Alex Edwards said that he thinks the team will be competitive in their shoreline division and his personal goal is to help everyone on the team improve. In specific a few of the members who Mr. Edwards has high hopes for are senior Liz Divincentis, senior Adam Twombly, and junior Alan Haber-

nen, as well as upcoming freshmen who sound like they know their stuff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a solid team this year,â&#x20AC;? said junior Scott Smith â&#x20AC;&#x153;Liz, our captain, is a strong player and can help us get to shorelines and maybe even states.â&#x20AC;? When asked what his favorite part of being a coach is, Mr. Edwards said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like working with the little kids in the morning and I really like working with the older kids in the afternoon. It gives a whole new dynamic to the whole day.â&#x20AC;? This golf season is sure to be interesting, so come out and support our golf team.

Over the past month, a handful of players from the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; volleyball team have dedicated their time to coaching, instead of practicing. They have been teaching the basic fundamentals of volleyball to the next generation of CRHS volleyball players at Strong Middle School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great introduction to the sport that these kids wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have without this program,â&#x20AC;? said volleyball coach Ms. Clare Matasavage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It helps them to understand the fundamentals of the game and prepares them for high school volleyball.â&#x20AC;? Ms. Clare Matasavage, Volleyball coach at Strong Middle School, has seen an enormous improvement in her players already and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see their progress as they transition into high school. The goal of the program is to help the next generation of volleyball players master the fundamentals of the game. Also, the volleyball players at Coginchaug are trying to equip the younger players with

a skill set that will better prepare them for their seasons of high school volleyball, so they will be an asset to the team. The hours that the girls from the Coginchaug volleyball team spend coaching the younger players go towards their hours of community service for graduation, if they are in their junior or senior year of high school. However, graduation isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t their only motive. The seniors view it as an opportunity to keep bettering their team, even after their graduation. Plus, volleyball is what these girls love to do. Whether or not theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coaching or playing, the girls are going to have a great time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love being able to coach these kids,â&#x20AC;? said senior Taylor Burton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I bring them cookies when they do well to help keep them motivated.â&#x20AC;?

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The Boys Blue Devils basketball team played its last home game on Wednesday, March 7 against the Haddam-Killingworth cougars, and the pressure was overwhelming. The winner of this game would advance to the quarterfinals of the state tournament and be one step closer to the coveted title of Class S state champions. Even though this game was but a stepping-stone along the path to the title, it was still a game that had to be fought to win. And fight the Blue Devils did. With a third quarter lead of 13 points, the Devils seemed to be in good shape to win this one but it was in the second half that the Cougars finally decided to start playing. During the fourth quarter they tied it up at 37-37, and with about a minute and a half left, the Cougars took the lead at 4342. Then with about half a minute left, an H-K player was fouled, and though he only made one of his shots (in-keeping with the H-K standards from earlier that day), the Cougars were still up by two. Then the Devils took the ball, and from a fans standpoint, a loss seemed incredibly likely, which made senior Sam Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moment even sweeter. With 0.90

seconds left on the clock, Sam made a two point shot while being set upon by a hoard of H-K players, and one of the H-K players fouled him. It was then, when the fans realized that Coginchaug could win this game that they exploded. With the game now tied up and one chance to make this shot lest the game go into overtime, Baker brought it home. He sunk the free throw, giving the Devils a one-point lead, and though the Cougars did attempt a shot, the game was over. The second the buzzer rang, the student section emptied onto the court and surrounded the victorious Devils. Jumping around and cheering in an excited fervor, Sam Baker was hoisted into the air and held aloft by his fellow Devils to the sound of thunderous applause. It was a Hollywood style finish, with the home team down by two with seconds to spare, and an unlikely and amazing comeback, fueled by the warring student sections. In fact, at different points of the night, both sides could be heard chanting â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that we will win.â&#x20AC;? However, only one teams beliefs could be true, and the Devils did believe, and the Devils did win.

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they can make decisions when it comes to setting limits with their kids.” Said Jane Moen, the program director of DMYFS, “We are so pleased that Chris Brown is returning to Durham/Middlefield. His understanding of the connection between teen behavior and the brain is remarkable. He takes a difficult and complex subject for parents and makes finding the way through the maze of info, clear and concise. Most importantly, Chris’ ability to connect to the concerns and struggles that parents face while trying to raise teenagers, gives parents the confidence to move forward. “This program is not just for parents who are struggling to support their teenager. Chris will provide very clear information to help every parent better understand their teens so that they can prevent risky behavior. Prevention is our ultimate goal.

Budget (Continued from page 1) recurring fund, which includes these expenses, is up 43 percent over last year, to nearly $580,000. Brayshaw credits Geruch for the level budget proposal. “It’s due to a great degree to a finance director who is really, really good at this,” Brayshaw said. “He is able to find little things here and little things there.” Brayshaw also said the town is lucky to have responsible town employees who never spend their whole budget allocations. Typically, the town ends the budget year with a surplus of around $200,000. The 2012-13 budget proposal includes modest increases to the pay of the town’s unionized employees — about 1 ½ percent across the board. During recent years, each of the town’s three unions have given up a year of raises. “We applaud the three unions for being kind during hard times,”

Brayshaw said. Brayshaw and Geruch were set to meet March 15 with the members of the board of finance to explain the proposed budget. The board then spends about a month interviewing each department and making their own assessment of needs. Typically the budget is ready to be approved at the town meeting in May. But one major wildcard remains. The proposed budget and the schedule for its approval is dependent on the confirmation of Regional District13 budget numbers. If the school budget has not yet been confirmed, Middlefield’s budget will wait. It needs to be okayed by July 1, when the next fiscal year begins. One disappointment for Brayshaw is that the town doesn’t have money that would allow for improvements to the town hall. The

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me, that Easter Day is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, does not quite reflect the ecclesiastical rules established by Pope Gregory. The “astronomical full moon” and the “ecclesiastical moon,” as determined from those old tables, are not quite the same. Luckily, though, they aren’t that far from each other! Rabbi Haaz says that Jewish holidays and festivals commemorate past events, and instruct followers how to walk in God’s ways in the present, and to care for each other. The same pertains to Christian observances. “They do not teach us to be God; rather, they guide us to behave in Godly ways: helping each other, treating each other humanely. They also help us cope with death. The needs of mankind are universal.” While there are similarities across religions because of our universal needs, he says, the differences among religions are beautiful. They relate to a people’s unique cultural and spiritual experiences and reflect their history and traditions. Pesach will begin at sunset on April 6, 2012, lasting up to nightfall on April 14, 2012; Holy Week for Christians, which begins with Palm Sunday on April 1, 2012, culminates in the Easter celebration on Sunday, April 8. Of note: Easter 2008 was earliest in many years; it took place on March 23. It won’t be this early again for many, many years.

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Ann Fuller Shepardson Ann Fuller Shepardson, 88, of Durham, died March 10, 2012, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Dorothy (Gesner) Shepardson. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, she initially worked as a designer of fabrics and wall coverings for several New York companies. Ann had a passion for painting. She spent extended periods in France where she painted scenes of market places, people, and landscapes. At home in Durham, her flower gardens served as her inspiration for her many floral paintings. She also did extensive research on early

Connecticut gravestone carvers as well as early Moorish architecture in Spain. Always an avid animal lover, in her later years she enjoyed viewing and feeding the wildlife in her yard. Stray cats found a safe home with Ann. She leaves behind a sister, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers from Middlesex Hospital Hospice Home Care and CareCo for their compassionate attention during her illness. At her request, there will be no services and interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Ann’s memory to Cause for Paws, 58 Main Street, Durham, CT 06422. Doolittle Funeral Home, Middletown, handled the arrangements.

Isabell (Smith) Meeker, 83, of Durham, wife of the late George E. Meeker Sr., died March 6, 2012, at the Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born in Delaware, daughter of the late Clarence and Blanche (Cordrey) Smith. Isabell was a member of the American Gold Star Mothers; her son Marc was a fallen hero of the Vietnam War. She is survived by four sons, Eddie, Glenn and Dean Meeker, all of Durham, Bruce Meeker and his wife Dedra of Plainfield, N.H.; two daughters, Janet Mineau and her husband Steven of Westfield and Joyce Woliver and her husband George III of Wallingford; a brother, Richard Smith; two sisters, Ruth Ann Tingle and Betty Jean Tice; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Marc J. Meeker and a great-

great-grandson, Logan. Services were held March 10, 2012, from Biega Funeral Home, Middletown, followed by funeral home service. Burial was in Durham Center Cemetery. To share memories or express condolences, visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Caroline M. (Garboski) Piantek, 92, of Rockfall, died March 5, 2012, at Middles e x Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Caroline was born Oct. 19, 1919 in Berlin, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Susz) Garboski. She is survived by her husband John Piantek; her son William and his wife Beryl Piantek of Wallingford and her daughter Sandra Piantek of Middlefield; her grandsons Nicholas and his wife Jennifer and Kurtis and his fiancée Jessica and two greatgrandchildren Kelly Grace Piantek and Kyle Ryan Piantek. She was predeceased by four brothers, Edward, Stephen and Joseph Garboski of Cromwell and George Garboski of Middletown; two sisters, Theresa Dolecki and Julia Adamowicz of Southington. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by New Departure in Meriden, Goodyear Rubber Company in Middletown, Rogers Mfg. Co. in Rockfall and Aircraft Forged Tool Co. in Rockfall. She was a member of the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society in Rockfall and was a parishioner of St. Colman’s Church. Services were held March 9, 2012, at St. Colman’s Church, Middlefield. Burial was at Middlefield Cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, PO Box 5022, Walling-

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Baker lifts Devils, Devils lift Baker By Alan Pease Special to the Town Times It was a surreal scene. First, Sam Baker hit an improbable basket with .9 seconds left to tie the game at 44 all. Then, after a time out that must have seemed like an eternity, Baker had one of those moments that every kid who’s ever practiced at their backyard or schoolyard hoop, dreams of yet dreads — a free throw with virtually no time left that will give his team the game. With the rowdy H-K fans stomping and screaming, and the Devils fans praying, Baker stepped to the line and swished the shot home. H-K got their .9 second opportunity for a miracle, actually getting a shot off that got some rim, but Baker’s effort held the day. The Coginchaug fans swarmed the floor, mobbing young Mister Baker, with team and fans finally hoisting

him above the crowd for his moments of adulation, spread-eagled on his back high above the crowd in the middle of the floor, almost, but not quite, in too much shock himself to realize this was real, and his moment of pressure was one he could remember with satisfaction for the rest of his days. The basket itself was much more than just timely — it was miraculous. After a time out with 11.6 seconds left, Coginchaug inbounded the ball with the intent to post up All-Shoreline first team selection Erickson Wasyl for a final shot. But Wasyl was triple teamed as the clock wound down, still managing to get the ball to a tightly covered Baker down on the left block. Starting with the ball down near his knees, with his arms wrapped up by a defender, Baker managed to power the ball up, almost shot-put style,

and the ball unbelievably fell cleanly through the basket. There was an immediate whistle, and the Devils fans held their breath — there had been a few calls earlier where shots with contact resulted in travel calls rather than baskets, and the whole thing could have been wiped out, but the ref signaled for a good basket, and Baker got his well-deserved moment in the sun, as he lifted his team into a quarter final match-up in the state class S tournament. It was a game that initially looked like no heroics would be needed for the Devils. Played on Wednesday, March 7, the visiting Cougars scored first, but a bucket from Brock Hoyt and a trey from Jake Tietlebaum put the Devils up 52. Over the remainder of the period, Coginchaug got a rebound put-back from Ethan Donecker, and a connection from beyond the arc by Mr.

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Devils a 30-17 lead — the game looked to be well in hand with just over three minutes left in the third period. At that point, the Cougars put together a 7-0 run to close the gap, and after Donecker scored still another basket, H-K closed the period with a three pointer, leaving Coginchaug with a 32-27 lead entering the fourth quarter. There was one play in the third period that I need to comment on — H-K stole the ball at mid court, and two Coginchaug players, one of them Sam Baker, trailed the play hoping to get a block. But Sam clearly gave up before the H-K man scored, and was a clear three feet away when the basket dropped through. Despite this, there was a whistle on the play, and Sam was called for the foul despite having no contact on the shot at all. I keep my notes for writing these articles on paper, and above that play, I wrote “spectacularly bad call,” as a reminder of a potentially interesting development. It turned out the H-K missed the free throw (they missed 10 of 17 for the game), but this proved to be a precursor of things to come in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter started with five fouls called against the Devils before they could score a single point, and for two of those calls, I penned in the “SBC” (Spectacularly Bad Call) label at the top, mostly rebounding fouls for what looked to me like incidental contact. I feel compelled to remind you that I am clearly not an impartial observer. Meanwhile, H-K drew within one point with a free throw, then a basket after they rebounded the miss on the second free throw, and another free throw. Wasyl opened the lead back to four points, drilling a three. An H-K bucket made it a two point game, with Kevin Gawron upping the lead by one as he connected on one of two from the charity stripe. Wasyl had what looked like a clear steal just over the halfcourt line, but as he attempted to control the ball (it wasn’t even in his hands), was called for a travel that also got See Devils, page 30

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Girls get third victory over Hyde Esposito was a terror for the Devils, leading the team in scoring with 23 and blocks with two. She rounded out the stat sheet with eight rebounds, a steal and an assist. Mancinelli scored 22 points, and led the team in assists with eight. She added four rebounds, a block and a steal. Solomon led the team in rebounding with 12, adding five each of points and assists, and stealing the ball twice. Romanoff scored 12 points and led the team in steals with five. She added two assists, a rebound and a block. Biesak scored nine points, adding two steals, two assists and a rebound. Off the bench, Braga had three points, two rebounds and an assist. Kuehnle had two points and two rebounds. Katelyn Williams had two

steals and an assist. Caryn Sibiskie had two rebounds and a blocked shot. Olivia Corazzini had a rebound and a steal, Whitaker had two points, and Audrey Arcari had a rebound. This game advances Coginchaug to a semi-final matchup against Morgan, a team that they beat twice in the regular season, but both times by single digits. If they do get past Morgan, it will be on to Mohegan Sun, for the championship game against the winner of the Portland/Capital Prep game. Although the CIAC website says TBD for date, the Mohegan Sun website says that both class S games — boys and girls — will be Friday night. I don’t want to get ahead of myself here, but if they do get past Morgan, plan to get out to Uncasville to root the Lady Blue Devils on.

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On Thursday, March 8, the Coginchaug girls hosted the Hyde Lady Wolves in the quarter finals of the state Class S tournament. Coginchaug had defeated Hyde twice before this season, by 15 back in December, and by 25 just a couple of weeks ago in the semi-finals of the Shoreline tournament. I saw no reason to expect a different result this time. And my expectation was correct. Hyde did score first, but a Kim Romanoff steal and bucket knotted the score at two, and a Sam Mancinelli assisted trey by Audrey Biesak put the Lady Devils on top for good. Nine points from Biesak, four from Lauren Esposito and two each from Mancinelli and Romanoff got the home team out to a 17-5 lead after one period. The second period was more of the same, as Mancinelli scored nine and assisted on six more points, Esposito scored six, Romanoff three and Jessica Solomon and Andrea Braga two each, driving the Devils to a 39-16 half-time lead. The third period was an anomaly, as Traenice Mims of Hyde suddenly decided to be unstoppable. She scored 19 of Hyde’s 26 points in the period, quite an accomplishment, considering they only had 16 points at the half. She drained three’s, drove the lane and finished, hit foul shots and generally made the Devils miserable. However, Lauren Esposito had her own hot streak, dropping in 11 points, and with Mancinelli scoring four, Romanoff three and Solomon two, Coginchaug still maintained a 59-42 advantage. In the fourth period, Mims apparently ran out of gas, and the Wolves scored only 11 points in the period. Meanwhile, Mancinelli scored seven, Romanoff four, Esposito, Morgan Kuehnle and Kasi Whitaker two apiece, and Solomon and Braga one point, with Whitaker’s basket closing the scoring for the evening and giving the Devils a 78-53 victory. For Hyde, Traenice Mims

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nights with 14 each, while Charlie Bielefield contributed with 11. Dave Adams had his biggest game in the past two seasons with 15 to lead Scott Tax in the loss. Wes Ulbrich also added seven for Scott Tax. Snowservices 60, Shadow Room-53 Charlie Bielefield hit a barrage of open three-pointers, and an undermanned Snowservices team surprised Shadow Room for their second win of the week. Jason Williams was outstanding for Shadow Room scoring 27 before fouling-out with one minute remaining. Dan Thody also helped out with seven, but their leading scorer Greg Bereski was held to just six points. Bielefield finished with 17, Dave Torres scored 12, and Joe Davis and Frank DeFlippo added 11 for Snowservices (53), who had just five players available this night.

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With about a minute and 40 seconds left, Donecker picked up his fifth foul on another “SBC” call, jockeying for position before the ball was even in the area — stuff that happens all the time, and normally gets ignored. H-K hit the front end of the resulting one-and-one opportunity, and after a Wasyl bucket made it a 42-38 game, the visitors hit both ends of a one-and-one, and then a trey to go ahead 43-42. The Cougars scored once more from the charity stripe, setting the scene for spectacular Sam Baker. The Devils escaped with the 45-44 victory to advance to play Capital Prep in a quarter final matchup.

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the “SBC” label. H-K dropped in another basket, with Hoyt next hitting one of two from the line, and the score was 3735, with Coginchaug ahead. The Cougars scored again to know the game at 37 all, but Wasyl hit both ends of a oneand-one try, and Tietlebaum hit the front end of his oneand-one try, and the Devils led by a 40-37 score.

Despite his foul problems, Donecker led the team in both scoring, with 15 points, and rebounding, with 11 boards, for the double-double. He also led the team in assists with four, and steals with two, and blocked a shot. Wasyl scored 14 points and added six rebounds. Tietlebaum scored six points, adding two assists, a steal and a rebound. Hoyt had three points, two rebounds and two blocked shots. Corazzini had two rebounds and a steal.

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Will describe the envy of your friends when you invite them to your impressive Colonial in desirable Old Blue Hills. Great open floor plan with molding and built-ins, hardwood floors, finished walk-out adding 900 more sq. ft., fabulous stone patio with fireplace, Trex deck & more. Only $419,000. 140 Old Blue Hills

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EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Professionals

860-349-7000

6 Way Road in Middlefield www.execoff.com

William J. Lema, D.M.D. General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere Saturday & Evening Appointments Available

Regular Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm

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Cosmetic Bonding • Gum Therapy • Crowns & Bridges Dentures & Repairs • Emergencies • Fillings • Root Canals

(860) 349-7006 6 Way Road, Middlefield (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area)

William J. Lema, D.M.D.

VISITING ANGELS

Lyman Insurance Agency, LLC

Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.

Home• Auto • Life • Disability Business • Farm • Contractors Special Needs Trusts

Flexible schedules, supportive staff, one-on-one care

Our caregivers are as valuable to us as our clients. Call us at 860-349-7016

NANCY C. FERRERO, LMFT, LLC CORE INSURANCE SERVICES Commercial Insurance Brokers

P: (860) 349-7003 FAX: (860) 349-7032 CT LICENSE #000932

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6 WAY ROAD MIDDLEFIELD, CT 06455 nferrero.lmft@gmail.com

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INDIVIDUAL MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPY

CLINICAL MEMBER OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

We are capable of providing all types of insurance for your business, home & auto. Call us for competitive quotes from our list of multiple Insurance companies.

Phone: 860-349-7071 860-499-5034 Fax: e-mail: paulm_core@sbcglobal.net

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20% OFF all Gift Certificates

860-349-7039 6 Way Road, Middlefield, CT

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6 Way Road, Middlefield, CT 06455 Tel: (203) 404-7287 • Fax: (203) 413-5777 david@rosenbergattorneys.com www.rosenbergattorneys.com

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Phone: 860-349-7064 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Great Rates, Personal Service