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Old Home Days Weekend! Volume 18, Issue 9

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Friday, June 10, 2011

Middlefield walking path named in honor of beloved Nancy Boynton

Nancy Boynton’s family and dear friend pose by the new sign. From left, Barbara Rogers, granddaughter Kailey Boynton, daughter Polly Boynton, grandsons Jeremy and Josh Weizel, son Tom Boynton, husband Dick Boynton and daughter Anne Weizel. Photo by Cheri Kelley

The end is near for graduates We’re excited to kick off our graduation series this week with an article on the evolution of the Class of 2011, from little tykes to grads (see page 20), the senior awards ceremony (see page 23) and the first seven of this year’s whopping 25 students who are graduating with honor and distinction (see page 21). Every year we share a a little bit about these outstanding individuals who have achieved a cumulative GPA average of at least 10.0 (on a 12-point scale) over four years. They’ve told Town Times about lessons learned from school and advice for incoming freshmen. In the following two issues, you’ll hear from the remaining honors and distinction grads. Look for graduation photos in three weeks to wrap up the school year. But first, we’re excited to share with you a little bit about this

year’s exchange student at Coginchaug who was honored at the school’s undergraduate awards ceremony. Katharina joined the school this year through the AFS exchange program. She is from Austria where she lives with her two parents and two older brothers. She decided to join the exchange program because she wanted to learn more about the American culture as well as improve her English. She loves to live an active lifestyle, playing an assortment of sports, and she has been an active member of the Coginchaug tennis team this year. Kathy is an extremely outgoing and kind individual, which will certainly help with her future ambition of becoming a kindergarten psychologist. Kathy will be sad to leave Coginchaug and has truly enjoyed her stay.

Katharina Mosonyi, right, is being presented a gift by Jennifer Beaudoin, CRHS school counseling intern. Submitted by Melissa Ronan

In this issue ... Calendar............................4 Town Briefs ................10-11 Sports ..........................26-27 Obituary..........................17

Karrie Herrington, of Durham, has held a community picnic for years, helping to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Community supports one resident’s charity event By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times When she turned 40, Karrie Herrington decided she wanted to give something back to society. With her fiveyear-old daughter surviving a benign brain tumor, she felt the incentive to help the children at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, a facility for the research and treatment of children’s catastrophic diseases, located in Memphis, Tennessee. “That could have been me with a kid in St. Jude,” she says. In 2002 she had a fundraiser that has since become an annual event. Held at her Durham home on the first Saturday after Memorial Day, it is usually attended by about 150 people and is a joyous occasion for all, as camaraderie and laughter rule the day. People in yellow tshirts, with the word “crew” written on them, circulate about, making sure things run smoothly. There’s food galore. Kenny Hall does a pig

roast every year. This year someone brought three slabs of beef. There’s a band, and a fire pit in the evening for those who want to linger. Last year there was an Elvis impersonator.

“More and more people want to step up and help,” says Herrington. “People bring food to share, and gifts for the giveaway and donations.” The Elks of Middletown donated the tables and chairs. And everyone comes with a generous heart. The first year they raised $2,100. Last year they raised $10,800 and this year they raised over $13,000. Since 2002, they have sent $58,000 to St. Jude. Says Lyn Curtis, Herrington’s mother, “All the money coming in goes to them. Family and friends pay for the food and the decorations.”

“We raise money before, during and after the event,” says Herrington. “If you donate $35, you get a St. Jude tshirt, $75 gets you the t-

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Special Olympics CT Summer Games Twenty athletes with the Greater Middletown Special Olympics are ready to compete at the 2011 Special Olympics Connecticut State Summer Games this weekend, June 10-12, hosted by Southern CT State University and Yale University in New Haven and the Hamden Hall School in Hamden. The

Town Times Community Briefs Greater Middletown Special Olympics athletes will be among 2,351 athletes and partners, 500 coaches and 2,900 volunteers from across the state. Nineteen Greater Middletown Special Olympics athletes will be competing in track and field events and one athlete in cycling. The following are local athletes in the Greater Middletown Special Olympics who will be competing this weekend: Charlie Larsen, Chris Naples and Richard Steele from Durham, and

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Safety at 2011 Old Home Days Trooper Kelly, First Selectman Brayshaw and the OHD Committee of Jean, Louise, Don, Sydney, Rob, Ron, Joe, Carrie, Carol and Summer remind you of these guidelines to ensure your enjoyment and the enjoyment of others: Closed Roads: For the parade, Main Street/Route 157

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.

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Sign-up for Summer Camp Want to meet the directors for Middlefield Park and Recreation summer camp? Have any questions that you may need answered? Stop by the Peckham Park Pavilion on June 7, 14 or 21 from 5 to 7 p.m., and you can register for summer camp, meet some of the staff and get any of your questions answered. You can still mail in or drop off registrations if you cannot make one of the sign-up nights. Call Chris, 860-3499926, if you need more info.

Sunset Hoops Clinic The Durham Basketball Association (DBA) will be running a basketball skills clinic this summer at Camp Farnam in Durham. The clinic is open to boys and girls in Durham and Middlefield who will be entering grades 5 and 6 in September. The clinic will focus on improving intermediate to advanced skills. Sessions will be held Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m., July 11 – Aug. 15. Pre-registration is preferred. Visit www.dbact.org for details and registration info. Contact Dan Davis at 860-349-3951 or dan.davis@dbact.org.

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Resident complaints, Haddam land swap proposal and location of voting polls addressed at Middlefield selectmen meeting By Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times

Cockaponset State Park. Corona felt that opposing this swap was important because the land was purchased with public money, and that open space should remain open space. The board wanted more time to discuss the matter, but Corona informed them that Bill 1196, where the swap is detailed in section 10, would be voted on by June 7, and it required action that evening. In light of that, both

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June 10 Frog Fridays People of all ages are invited to join at 4 p.m. at Field Forest in Durham as we observe the amazing transformations that occur in vernal pools. We will see frogs, frog and salamander eggs, tadpoles, salamander and insect larvae, etc. Anyone that can walk the 1/3 mile on a dirt trail is welcome to attend. Please note that registration is required and will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Register by sending an e-mail to info@everyoneoutside.org or call 860-395-7771 with the time and day of the Frog Friday, the number of people that will attend and the ages of the children. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Cogin-Chuggers The Durham Cogin-Chuggers will hold their final dance of the season at Brewster School on Tuttle Road in Durham from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Ed Rutty will be the caller and Sue Lucibello the cuer. For more info and cost, please call 860-349-8084 or 203-235-1604. Special Olympics The Special Olympics Connecticut State Summer Games will be today through June 12, hosted by SCSU, Yale University and Hamden Hall School. For more info, call 1-800-4436105 or visit www.soct.org.

SATURDAY

June 11 Relay for Life The American Cancer Society is proud to present the 2011 Relay for Life of Greater Middletown, an overnight walk to fight cancer. This event will take place at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Middletown. For more info, contact Lynn Kipphut at 203-379-4874, Lynn.Kipphut@cancer.org, or visit www.cancer.org or www.relayforlife.org. Dudley Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market at the Dudley Farm, corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford, will be held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 29. Local and organic produce, herbs, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, soaps, jewelry, knitted things, gift items and much more, homemade and homegrown, are available.

Baking Contest The Association of Connecticut Fairs adult baking contest is today at the United Churches of Durham Fellowship Hall on the corner of Routes 17 and 68 at 9 a.m. Strawberry Fest Spend a day filled with fun family events celebrating Lyman’s fresh crop of homegrown strawberries. Enjoy fruit-picking, horse-drawn wagon rides, live country music featuring The Monthei Bros, great foods at the outdoor grill and much more. Musical Instrument Drive Boy Scout Tristan Sayah, of Troop 27, has organized a musical instrument drive for his Eagle Scout project and is seeking donations of new or gently used instruments. The event will be held, rain or shine at CRHS from 12 to 4 p.m. All donations will be turned over to Horns for Kids, a non-profit organization that supports school music programs throughout Connecticut. To learn more about the Horns for Kids program or to make a taxdeductible donation, please contact Tristan by email at L.Sayah@sbcglobal.net or come to the instrument drive. Old Home Days Celebration At 12 p.m. the fifth bi-annual Old Home Days celebration will kick off. This is a day of free play, enjoyment, free music, good food and mostly free entertainment with family and friends. This year’s theme is: “Embracing Our Agricultural Heritage.” This is an apt mission for a community in which almost every home is built on former farmland. Come play with us, enjoy the music, find out about your agricultural heritage and watch the most incredible fireworks that Middlefield and Rockfall have to offer at 9:30 p.m. Haitian Craft Fair Notre Dame Church is hosting a craft fair with homemade Hatian goods from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. tomorrow. For more info, flip to page 6 and read the article.

SUNDAY

June 12 Free Community Supper The United Churches of Durham will host a free potluck community supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at 228 Main St. in

Durham. Parishioners from the Church of the Epiphany will provide the meal and Notre Dame parishioners will provide desserts. Community members wishing to order food from Angel Food Ministries are welcome to do so at the supper. Angel Food is a national program that sells food at volume discount prices. The Church of the Epiphany is a host site for Angel Food in this area. Info about Angel Food Ministries is available by calling 860-349-3088 or visiting www.angelfoodministries.co m. Information about the Community Supper is available by calling Church of the Epiphany at 860-349-9644. Celebrate Me Cultural Bazaar The Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 440 West St. in Middletown, is seeking food and craft vendors for the Celebrate Me Cultural Bazaar to be held Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The rain date is June 25. Come share your flavor of the world. We seek to have representation from various cultures and communities. The deadline to register for your space is today. For more information visit our web site or call the church office at 860-344-9527. Jaguar Club Car Show Jaguars. Just like the cat they are named after, these beautiful, sleek luxury cars have a mystique all their own. Bring your camera, and enjoy an up-close viewing of these amazing cars right on the grounds of Lyman Orchards’ Apple Barrel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. presented by the Jaguar Club of Southern New England. Prizes are awarded by class and for best in show. Enjoy breakfast on the deck from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch at Lyman’s Outdoor Grill from 12 to 4 p.m. Camp Ingersoll Alumni Celebration Calling all kinds of Camp Ingersoll staff alumni! Don’t miss out on decades of fun as 50 years of camp staff alumni converge back at Camp Ingersoll for a blockbuster, smashhit of a reunion. Bring your silliest, most embarrassing or down-right hilarious old photos and you too might qualify for the “Camp Ingersoll Wall of Fame.” Bring the whole family. We’ll supply the cookout, campfire and camp activities. Enjoy some good old-time family fun from 1 to 5 p.m.

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(rain date is June 26) at Camp Ingersoll, 94 Camp Ingersoll Rd. in Portland. To RSVP, visit YMCA Camp Ingersoll Staff and Alumni Page on Facebook, contact Henry Coe at hcoe@midymca.org and for pricing info, call 860-343-6244.

MONDAY

June 13 Durham 60+ Our favorite local artist, Middy and her Country Gentlemen, will perform at the meeting of Durham 60+ which will begin at 1 p.m. Prior to that will be a blood pressure clinic at noon. The club meets at the United Churches Fellowship Hall at the corner of Rt. 68 and Main in Durham. The public is welcome. Concert The Strong School chorus concert begins at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

June 14 Destination Durham Every Tuesday at 1 and 7 p.m. on Comcast Channel 19, Destination Durham will be aired for those living in Durham. DVDs are also available at the Levi and Durham libraries. Concert The Memorial School concert begins at 7 p.m. at Coginchaug High School. Medicaid Seminar Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehab Center, 30 Boston Rd. in Middletown, is hosting a free seminar presented by elder law attorney Elizabeth Byrne on “Understanding the Medicaid/Title 19 Rules” at 5 p.m. Attorney Byrne will cover the areas of qualification, transfers, spenddown, spousal assets and new developments. Appetizers will be served. Please call to reserve a seat by June 13 to 860-346-9299 or e-mail outreach@wadsworthglenhcc.com.

WEDNESDAY

June 15 TOPS Join the TOPS meetings every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Durham Town Hall third floor meeting room. For more info, call Naomi at 860-349-9558 or Bonnie at 860-349-9433. Sport Banquet The CRHS spring sports banquet begins at 6 p.m.

THURSDAY

June 16 Play The Senior Class play begins at Coginchaug High School at 7 p.m. Farmers’ Market The Durham Farmers’ Market is every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. on the town green through Sept. 8. Today’s theme is edibles advocate Emily Brooks. Visit www.durhamfarmersmarket.org for more info.

Food Booth Workshop Do you operate a food booth at a Connecticut fair or town event? Did you know that every year, temporary food events are the source of numerous foodborne illness outbreaks? Attend a workshop that helps temporary food providers to think about the safety of the food they sell, to learn the food-handling skills needed to prepare safe food and to reduce the risk that your operation will become part of the annual foodborne illness reports prepared by state and federal public health officials! The Association of Connecticut Fairs and Diane Wright Hirsch, MPH, RD, University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension educator, will provide a workshop for those providing food at temporary events such as fairs, festivals, and shows. This free event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the United Churches of Durham.

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June 17 Tot Time The MOMS Club of Durham and Middlefield sponsors a weekly Tot Time every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Peckham Park, or if it’s rainy, the Middlefield Community Center. This open-age playgroup is available for all residents and their children of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. No RSVP is required; just feel free to come on down and join the fun. For more info on the MOMS Club, please contact Ann at momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com.

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icing for decades. In the U.S., a task force was formed to discern how to move forward, which programs were essential and what and where to rebuild. In December 2010, with the Bishop’s approval, the two agencies were merged to form Outreach to Haiti. Invitations went out to members of the two prior boards to create a unified board. All programs of both agencies have been maintained and/or expanded: education programs serving 150 in Petionville and 150 in Christ Roi, child feeding programs in Christ Roi and La Gonave, orphanages (Paula’s and Arc en Ciel), a very successful masonry program training much needed workers for rebuilding, a twinning program partnering Haitian churches to churches in the U.S. (currently 14 twins, including Mercy

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Letters to the Editor Thanks for a successful Movie Night The Family Movie Night Committee of the Durham Co-op Nursery School would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members of our community who helped to make Family Movie Night on May 21 a great success! It was a wonderful sight to see so many children having fun together on the fairgrounds and families huddled together enjoying Kung Fu Panda! We give special thanks to all of our sponsors who graciously supported this project and to The Karma Brothers Band for providing us with fantastic pre-show musical entertainment. Despite

a grim week of wet weather preceding the event and a questionable forecast on the night of the show, we were blessed with a miraculous clearing of the cloudy skies and reasonably dry grounds to place our blankets and chairs on! We offer our gratitude to the Durham Fair Association staff for their patience and assistance during the preparation and clean-up process. To everyone involved, including all of the dedicated co-op parents, thank you for supporting a special school which has been providing excellent early childhood education for families in our area for over 50 years! Jenna Driscoll, Durham

This year the Middlefield Parks and Recreation Department is putting on a farmers’/flea market at Peckham Park on Saturdays during the month of July. The market will be open to the public from 8 a.m. until noon. Vendor spaces are on a first come, first served basis. Chris Hurlbert, the director for Parks and Recreation(P & R) said, “The market is open to all. I expect, produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, tag sale items, etc.” What a neat idea to mix the two types of markets, hopefully there will be a good mix-

ture of the yummy wholesome foods that we have come to enjoy at open air farmers’ markets; and we can now add in a bit of treasure hunting to the day. Being able to buy fresh and local is something that my family looks forward to during the warmer months, especially. Purchasing once-loved goods and repurposing them to fit in with the needs of my family is a crafty mama’s delight. Stay tuned for more clever and thrifty how-to articles in the future...’tis the tagsale season. For more information, rules and a registration for farmers’/flea market, check out the Rec website: www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com or call 860-349-7122.

Walking path in Middlefield dedicated to the late Nancy Boynton By Cheri Kelley Town Times Saturday, June 4, was a typical beautiful spring day. The clouds were high in the sky, the breeze was light and warm and it was a wonderful day for a walk. There were many folks out and about enjoying the weather, and the walking path at Peckham Park was utilized with great joy by young and old. In the memory of one cherished Middlefield-Rockfall individual, there was a lovely gathering at Peckham Park to dedicate this well-worn path to Nancy Boynton. Last year Nancy lost her battle with cancer 19 months after being diagnosed. Her physician said most only go on for seven months, but she fought to continue to do as much of the day-to-day things as possible, including walking the path daily. Dick

Boynton, her husband, believes that this helped to prolong her life. He said, “Up until the end she was cheerful...Friendly to everyone, she wanted to know how they were doing.” In all that she was going through, Nan-

cy still wanted to know about and care for the many loved ones in her life. Barbara Rogers, Nancy’s friend, said, “She was a woman of many talents; walking was an outlet we did

as friends. We solved the problems of the world on those walks.” One of Nancy’s other talents was writing poetry. During the ceremony, Rogers read aloud two of Nancy’s poems from one of her published works; the words were sweet and solemn. Dick also recited a poem that he had written after she passed; with a tearfelt delivery, her friends and family looked on from the crowd. Chris Hulbert, director for Middlefield Parks and Recreation, helped to get the process together, and Country Flower Farms donated the plants and flowers. Rogers said, “Nancy loved flowers and always had a beautiful garden.” The lovely sign was unveiled, and the gathered family and friends turned to each other and shared happy memories of Nancy.

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Many gathered at Peckham Park last weekend to dedicate the walking path to Nancy Boynton, who lost her battle with cancer last year. Photo by Cheri Kelley

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Could 200 students cost the Making Connecticut safer for state up to $100 million a year? all of us I have been a State Senator for only a few months, but I have come to learn that when laws get passed, they often have unintended consequences. Here’s an example: The state legislature recently voted to extend the benefit of in-state college tuition to the children of illegal immigrants. State Sen. Liberal lawmakers who support the measure say about 200 students will take advantage of the benefit. The debate focused on the conflict between the desire to help young people advance their career potential and the concern for the laws broken by their parents. I voted against the bill, and I want to bring your attention to a potentially disastrous consequence of this law. The price tag. Federal law says that an illegal immigrant “shall not be eligible on the basis of residency within a state…for any postsecondary benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such benefit…without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident.” What does that mean?

It means Connecticut may one day end up having to offer in-state tuition to any and all residents of the United States. With thousands of out-of-state students entitled to up to $15,000 in lower in-state costs, Connecticut would be forced either to increase tuition or to absorb those costs. Len Suzio Do the math. We are talking about up to $100 million a year in potential new costs. To those who think I sound like Chicken Little saying the sky is falling, think about this: Currently there is a case winding its way to the U.S. Supreme Court which touches upon this very issue. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce soon whether it will hear an appeal involving California’s controversial law that grants illegal immigrants in-state tuition at public universities. Unintended consequences could be coming our way as a result of the in-state tuition law. Taxpayers could be left to foot the bill. Please continue to contact me at Len.Suzio@cga.ct.gov with your thoughts and comments. You can also visit my website at www.senatorsuzio.com .

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Bus changes are on the way we must adjust Summer and the these variables end of the school year Ron Melnik are almost upon us. RSD13 Business Manager wherever safely possible and reduce the The warm weather is time and distances here and our our buses travel. thoughts are of graduThis can be accomation, stepping up to a plished in several new school next year and summer plans. It is a time of ways: 1) fewer stops; 2) a two- verevent-filled, deadline-driven, quick- sus three-tier system (K-6 and 7-12 ly passing days. As we move through versus K-4, 5-6, and 7-12); 3) adjustthis time and then into summer, the ments to bell times; 4) or a combinext school year seems one million nation of these. miles away. The district is working through Well, it’s more like 354,217 miles what it believes will be the best overaway. What does that mean, you all option to put in place when the ask? That is the mileage our school new school year starts. It will be one buses cover in an average year. that considers safety first and then Like a cab ride, time and distance looks at the economic impact. So are the economic factors driving please enjoy the remaining school what it costs to go from point A to year and upcoming summer while point B. The district has decided in looking for the new bus routes near these difficult economic times that the end of summer.

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In the last few weeks we have passed significant legislation to strengthen Connecticut’s criminal justice system and give law enforcement the tools they need to keep our towns safe. We passed legislation cracking down on repeat drunk driving offenders, made it easier to match DNA evidence to help solve violent crimes and strengthened our domestic violence laws. State Rep. Drunk drivers — many of whom are repeat offenders — kill and seriously injure hundreds of Connecticut residents each year. Connecticut will now require the mandatory use of ignition interlock devices (IID) for repeat drunk driving offenders. An IID is an electronic breathalyzer connected to the ignition of a vehicle that measures breath alcohol concentration and prevents a driver from starting the vehicle if the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds .08 percent. Our police do a wonderful job stopping and catching drunk drivers, but they cannot be everywhere. But we need to do much more. IIDs can stop drunk drivers from even getting out of the driveway Connecticut already requires IIDs, but they are only mandatory for the most chronic offenders. There are currently only 450 offenders in the program, while there are 3,000-4,000 repeat offenders every year. This program will not cost taxpayers because the offender will pay the cost of the installation, monitoring service, and a $100 user fee to defray the cost of the program. We also passed legislation to require the mandatory collection of DNA samples from convicted felons when they are arrested again for a serious crime. DNA samples can help crack unsolved crimes when the DNA is

screened against a national DNA database. Expanding DNA testing can help find and convict the guilty quicker, helping to save lives by locking up dangerous criminals. By giving our law enforcement professionals access to 21st century tools like expanded DNA testing, we will make communities throughout Connecticut safer for families and Matt Lesser radically diminish the cost of fighting crime. Twenty-five states already require DNA sampling for certain arrests. Since 2003, Virginia has received over 5,000 hits on their DNA database with nearly 500 matches directly attributed to arrestees. We have also passed legislation I sponsored to strengthen the state’s domestic violence laws. Now it will be easier for victims who have experienced a threatening or stalking to request a restraining order. To improve response time for restraining order violations, courts can now automatically issue a protective order for certain offenses against children, which will promote more timely and lawful arrests of those in violation. A task force has also been created to develop a statewide law enforcement model policy that will provide best practices for local police when responding to incidents of domestic violence. This law will help local police departments and state troopers combat domestic violence right here in our community and in towns across the state. We have a responsibility as lawmakers to protect our citizens, which I take very seriously, and I’m proud that we have taken such important steps to make sure our law enforcement officers have the tools they need, and our judicial system is fully equipped to safeguard Connecticut’s residents.

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Web update Our latest online poll question said, “Memorial Day marked the start of summer. What are your summer plans?” By press time Wednesday, 27 people responded. Work/school commitments: 26 percent Going away: 4 percent Staying right here: 30 percent A combination of the above: 41 percent Answer our next poll at www.towntimes.com.

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(All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, June 13 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen on the third floor of Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands 8 p.m. — Special Town Meeting at Town Hall Tuesday, June 14 7:30 p.m. — Conservation Commission 8 p.m. — Volunteer Fire Company at the firehouse Wednesday, June 15 7 p.m. — Recreation Committee at DAC 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Thursday, June 16 7 p.m. — DMIAAB at Middlefield Community Center 7 p.m. — Water Commission on the third floor of Town Hall 7 p.m. — Compensation Review/Personnel Policy Board at Town Hall

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Middletown Symphonic Band performs in Durham Middletown Symphonic Band will perform at Allyn Brook Park in Durham on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m, (rain date Aug. 19). Attendees are reminded to bring a chair or blanket to this free event. Themes from the popular adventure fantasy film Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl will enthrall every Captain Jackloving enthusiast. The festive motifs of “American Barndance” will have listeners hoppin’. “An American Fanfare” and “American Salute” will enliven every patriotic spirit with classic

favorites. The John Williams tribute to the rededication of the Statue of Liberty entitled “Liberty Fanfare” will awe the audience with its majestic flourishes. A Larry Clark composition appeals to every nostalgic sentiment with creatively intertwined melodies of two favorite American folk songs “Shenandoah” and “Simple Gifts.” The John Philip Sousa composition “With Pleasure” takes on an uncharacteristic ragtime style.

Garden Club event On Thursday, June 16, at 11 a.m., there will be a presentation at the Garden Club by the Durham Library given by John Carlson, master gardener, called Organic Gardening, Container Gardening and Composting. Call the library to register, call 860-349-9544.

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the driving area to the window is set up. While member Lisa Davenport noted that some of the issues associated with drivethru windows, such as litter, also occur at businesses-like convenience stores, many members still opposed the idea. Member Catherine Devaux felt that there are no properties in town conducive to drive-thru windows, nor was she aware of any requests for such windows. Traffic was one of the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main concerns, with member Dave Foley stating that drive-thru windowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;product is distracted drivers that cause accidents.â&#x20AC;? Accord-

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Crazy colors for cozy nights A group of knitters and crocheters has been meeting weekly since the fall in the Durham Activity Center on Wednesday evenings. These women (though men are welcome, too) have finished hundreds of colorful 7”x9” squares (actually rectangles) to donate to the Warm Up America program. As the piles of squares grew, several women decided they would like to make at least a few quilts before shipping them off. The two at right (with a pile of so-far unused squares between them) are the combined handiwork of Evelyn Dean, Sandy Reed, Joan Reed, Debbie Kirby, Marylou Garafalo, Pat Lonergan, Emily Annino, Sue VanDerzee, Lisa Ulicny, Laura Francis, Kim Garvis (captain of the crew), Katharine Chase, Anne Jungels, Vickey Allen and Debi Berry. The Wednesday evening meetings are suspended for the summer but will resume the first week in October. Folks who would like to continue (or begin) fashioning squares at home are encouraged to do it; the only requirement is that the squares must measure 7”x9” and be made from washable medium-weight yarn (no wool or lightweight cotton, for example). Kim will let residents know when the very informal meetings will begin again. The day/time could be changed if there is a more convenient time come fall. Speak to Kim at the town clerk’s office in Town Hall for more info or to be notified when the meetings begin again. Photo by Sue VanDerzee

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St. Jude (Continued from page 1) shirt, $75 gets you the t-shirt and a tote bag or back pack and if you donate $125 you get both of those plus a special gift. Last year it was grilling utensils.” For $5 the attendees buy a chance to win a prize in the “special event gift giveaway.” Each gift basket has a theme, like a day at the beach, Easter, sports, gardening, the Uconn Huskies

or country living. Curtis says the highlight is a bag teeming with memorabilia from the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation, which pays tribute to our state’s military service members who gave their lives for their country. There are t-shirts, mugs, hats, bracelets, etc., all with the inscription “Connecticut Fallen Heroes. We will never forget.” Herrington and her mother buy gifts throughout the year for the giveaway. Curtis says, “Karrie and I wrapped 80 gifts for starters,

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and the guests have brought another 50 or so. The merchants, both local and out-ofarea, have been generous to a fault with gift certificates and gifts. “Karrie puts a lot of work into this, but she’s very humble and won’t take any credit for it. She always tells me, ‘Mother, it’s teamwork,’” said Curtis Every year the fundraiser has a different theme. There’s been a Hawaiian theme, a patriotic theme, a Mardi Gras theme, and a Cinco de Mayo theme. This year it’s “a decade of giving.” Toward that end, the walls of the garage displayed the names of friends and relatives who were lost to cancer, signs giving thanks for the donations and posters showing what they did every year, such as the theme and how much money was raised. People are dedicated to this cause. Herrington’s aunt, Joan Wells, comes from Andover, CT, with flowers donated by flower shops and greenhouses, and her sister comes from Texas. Someone comes every year from Maryland. A Katrina

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Our Towns Cry In memory of Jeff Francis By Susan Grant Middlefield I cry Our towns cry Our local boy is gone ~ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a grey and foggy morning Seems the weather is the only thing right in the world today ~ My sadness is too big I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to let go of it I need to feel it I need for it to consume me right now I want to share the weight of their sorrow I want to lessen their pain I kneel pray, to ask that He carry them I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what else to do I want to knock on their door I want to help ~ I know others feel the same I look for solace in our heartbreak ~ I have but one faint flicker of hopeâ&#x20AC;Ś I must believe this over whelming compassion which wants so desperately to do something But now appears to have nowhere to go Will express itself, today, and for many tomorrows, in thousands of moments, in thousands of actions and reactions I promise

Adelbert Garwood Cade Sr. Adelb e r t G a r w o o d Cade, S r . (nickn a m e D e l ) d i e d Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, at age 94. Del was born in Philadelphia, PA, on Nov. 7, 1916 to parents Howard W. Cade Sr. and Marie (Conner) Cade. He was brought up by his beloved stepmother, Matilda Gast. Del always talked

about what a great mother she was and that he gained his religious values from her and from his Sunday school teacher, Elehu Lyman. Del lived with his wife of 50 years, Hermina, at 353 Jackson Hill Rd. in Middlefield, the family home that he took great pride in building in 1945. Del worked as a Tool and Die Maker for various employers over the year and owned his own business, Middlefield Tool and Die, for several years. Delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final employer was Pratt & Whitney, and he retired at age 65. Del always enjoyed working with his hands, and the challenge of building and repairing any project presented. Del was a member of the Middlefield Federated Church. He served on the Property

Calling hours were held Thursday, June 9, at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067. The funeral is Friday, June 10, at 10 a.m. at The Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. Middlefield, CT 06455.

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Hypnosis could be a solution to your stress and pain By Cheri Kelley Town Times For those who might need an extra boost to make a change in their lives, hypnosis might be a way to go. Mary Ellen Moneymaker is a certified hypnotherapist and has been working in the field for the past two years; her company is Solutions by Hypnosis. Moneymaker started looking into hypnosis after suf-

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Coginchaug High School Class of 2011 — The prequel Gawron, Nathan Tobias, Emily Janice, Steven Stender, Tresa Roberts. For the most part, it was a captive group; no one was walking yet. Roby Granger, however, did his utmost to leave the scene, surely an early indication of those leadership qualities he has since demonstrated. By Marilyn Keurajian Special to the Town Times In the fall of 1994, the Town Times was still a very new newspaper. Rolling along with back-to-school advertisements and information, this fledgling paper was beginning to fulfill one of its prime objectives: keep the community informed and connected. As typical to the beginning of the school year, the school picture envelopes were being sent home. An honored tradition, those

class pictures mark time and become treasured photos. The “staff” of the paper in those early days included baby Aubree Keurajian. We thought, wouldn’t it be fun to invite her eventual class members, the Class of 2011, to sit on a blanket on the front lawn of the high school from which they would one day graduate? So we did.

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Stacey Cummings, Emily Guynn and Aubree Keurajian; (back row): Maura Fehon, Hannah Fowler, Sarah Gmyrek, Richie Parker, Roby Granger, Cassidie Cade and Tresa Roberts. Photo below: In 1997 Aubree was thrilled to invite her classmates right into the Town Times office. Quite comfortable now with posing, they lined up right along the wall where galley pages were hanging from the newspaper that was on its way to press. I remember how the others were a bit awkward to be in the actual newspaper office, but Aubree was quite at home. The newspaper office really was, by now, Aubree’s second home. There was a place for her toys, and she had named our supply closet “the thinking room.” This was mostly because only one person could be in it at a time, so “What else could you do in there?” Tom at Coginchaug Market would also make her a special sandwich: bologna on white with no crust and nothing else. The office was not exactly pre-school, but she learned a lot and became quite comfortable talking with grown-ups. Joining her on that day (back row): TJ

Murphy, Maura Fehon, Alec Bandzes, Stacey Cummings, Luke Koba, Roby Granger and Jonathan Champagne; (front row): Stephen Quinn, Stephen Douglass, Oliver Alex, Aubree Keurajian and Jake Randazzo. Photo next page: The last shot to be taken before the class actually gathered in a formal school setting was at the fairgrounds in 1998. Now quite a capable group, they perched on a handrail outside the Needleworks Building. Nathan Tobias, Emily Guynn, Jonathan Champagne, Stacey Cummings, Steven Douglass, Tresa

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Alec Bandzes Alec was busy during his years in high school balancing his time so he could participate in school work as well as other activities. He said, “My favorite part of high school was how involved I could be. I could pursue each of my interests and

Graduates with Honor & Distinction in Town Times enjoy doing so. The catch was, however, managing time to make room in my schedule to do everything I wanted.” This balancing act was part of the life lesson that he obtained from 13 years of school. He learned that “everything is a result of hard work. What you put in is what you get out. Free riding off of others might seem like the easy road at first... but it’s not going to pay off for the student.” After graduation, Alec will be attending Fairfield University to study international business and Spanish. Alec lives in Middlefield with his father and mother Robert and Patricia, and brother Aaron, 22.

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Aubree enjoyed her time away from her studies by participating in a variety of clubs. She loved being a mem-

ber of the Quiz Bowl, Ocean Bowl, Envirothon, and Outdoor Track teams. Aubree’s favorite part of high school has been becoming friends with people she feels she otherwise would not have known, if not for her involvement in these activities. “Try everything. Don’t be afraid to join a club or a sport or take a class just because none of your friends are; you’ll never make new friends that way. If you keep jumping out of your comfort zone, eventually you’ll be comfortable everywhere!” One of the biggest life lessons Aubree has learned

through school is that “it’s always better to have tried and made a fool of yourself than to never have tried at all; take all of the opportunities that life offers.” And she plans on doing just that next year at Cornell University, where she will be studying environmental science. Aubree lives with her parents Paul and Marilyn in Durham. She has two sisters Rachael, 33, and Alexandra, 30, and a niece Lilly, 4.

21 cially the time he spent in band. One of his favorite memories was when the music department took the trip to California and when they went to Disneyland for the music festival. Ben thinks it is best to be involved in everything you can. Advice that he would give to freshmen is to “take your course selection seriously, pick classes that you truly care about.” Ben will be attending the University of Connecticut at the Storrs campus in the fall, where he will be studying mechanical engineering. He lives in Middlefield with his mom Maureen, dad Ken, and sister Kat, 15.

Jessie Maniscalco Ben Hamilton Ben loved all the different offers at Coginchaug, espe-

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Roberts, Julianne Prusinski, Aubree Keurajian, Roby Granger and Stephen Quinn. Fast forward…now, here it is, the year 2011. The class has grown to 133 members, and they are amazing! Many of their triumphs have made it to the pages of the Town Times as the town has watched them grow. They are as bright and promising as ever. They are graduating, heading off to colleges, jobs and careers. As we begin to see the words “Class of 2011” decorating car windows, many of us parents are awestruck at how quickly this graduation day has pulled into focus, even with all those snow days! All of those lunches packed, bus rides taken, teachers met with, homework assignments completed, games played, clothes out-grown and yes, pictures taken, this Class of 2011 has grown up beautifully and quickly made us proud.

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cheerleading team during high school meant a lot to her. “My favorite part of high school was definitely All-Star Cheerleading for the USA Wildcats. Being able to be on a team throughout my entire four years of high school was perfect. I got to travel up and down the east coast for competitions, winning over 20 national titles.” Through all that, Jessie learned a major life lesson: “Never give up. No matter how difficult school, work, friends or life in general gets, you can always push through it and become a stronger, better person.” Jessie takes that a step fur-

ther with her advice for incoming freshmen and the importance of being true to yourself. “Above all, always be a leader, not a follower.” After graduation, Jessie plans on attending Springfield College. She will be majoring in physical therapy and minoring in education. Jessie lives in Durham with her mother Laurie and her sister Jackie, 22.

Thomas Ryan Tom had a busy schedule througout high school with academics and sports, but his favorite part of high school was playing three seasons of sports and being

captain for three teams. He said, “I was able to create a lot of friendships with different groups of kids while playing soccer, basketball and baseball. I also took pride in being voted captain because I liked to take some responsibility for helping players develop and watching our teams improve.” With all the excitement and effort that goes along with high school life, there are ups and downs. The life lesson Tom learned from years of school is that “it is okay to fail, and it happens to everyone. Achievement is so much sweeter when you experience failure. Working hard is the key to succeeding in school, and failing is not the end of the world. However, it is important that you persevere through failure to prove to yourself that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.” After high school, Tom will be attending Bentley University in Waltham, MA, to study

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Mackenzie Hurlbert Mackenzie was very involved in the school community and loved the time spent on Devil’s Advocate, Volleyball, Track and Envirothon. She felt that they were great opportunities to make new friends. Mackenzie said, “I will miss the Coginchaug community so much for all of its enthusiasm, spirit and commitment to each

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Zhining Fang Zhining enjoyed many parts of high school but loved reading most. She said, “Because of the English classes I took, I enjoyed many Shakespearean plays and other books. My favorite was The Taming of the Shrew.” One of the most important things she learned was to not single anyone out. “I know how that feels, and it’s not pleasant. It’s better, and more fun, when you can hang out and include everyone rather than your usual circle.” Zhining’s advice for staying true to yourself is: “Don’t say that you can’t do this or that. Or that you are not good enough for anything. The only person that is limiting you is yourself. If you are able to open your mind, relax and believe that you can succeed, you will. All it takes is some hard work and faith in your capabilities.” Zhining will be going to Northeastern University for the six-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program. She lives in Middlefield with her mom and dad Wenhui Liu and Chengrui Fang, and her brother, Alex Fang, 6.

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Coginchaug Regional High School Senior Awards Ceremony ly Spence (French V); Jessamin Cipollina (Latin V); Hannah Goulis and Alec Bandzes (Spanish V); Aubree Keurajian (Spanish IV); and Hannah Fowler (Spanish III). The American Association of Teachers of French Award went to Erin Holden and Jean Ochterski (French V). Excellence in History/Social Studies goes to Josef Danczuk; Outstanding Achievement in History/Social Studies goes to Nicole Jubelirer; Senior Art Award goes to Mackenzie Hurlbert, Sarah Oppelt and Julian Pasquale; Oceanography Award goes to Benjamin Hamilton; Andrew Cheyney Award recipient is Parker Dumont; Excellence in Business Awards were given to Julia Giancola (Business Math) and Timothy Heller (Connecticut Society of CPA’s Outstanding High School Accounting Student);

Excellence in TV Production goes to Jocelyn Brown; Library Service Award goes to Jocelyn Brown. Senior Scholar Athletes were Darryl Abbott, Alec Bandzes, David Bedding, Kelsey Bogen, Amanda Boyle, Cassidie Cade, Josef Danczuk, Taylor DelVecchio, Carleen Doyle, Kelli Dupre, Hannah Elliott, Zachary Faiella, Zhining Fang, Maura Fehon, Molly Ferrari, Hannah Fowler, Jamie Garuti, Julia Gossner, Hannah Goulis, Conor Grady, Raymond Graham, Jr., Roe Granger IV, Benjamin Hamilton, Timothy Heller, Mackenzie Hurlbert, Nicole Jubelirer, Aubree Keurajian, Amritpal Khalsa, Elbridge Luther, Lora Manley, Andrew Markowski, Jason Monnes, Aleksandr Morin, Timothy Murphy, Melissa Ober, Jean Ochterski, Juliane Prusinski, Tresa

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24 Awards (Continued from page 23) erative Nursery School awarded Maura Fehon; Durham Democratic Women’s Club awarded Aubree Keurajian; Durham/Middlefield Falcons Youth Football & Cheerleading awarded Raymond Graham, Jr. and Elbridge Luther. Recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award was Jean Ochterski; Ted DeLauro Scholarship was Josef Danzcuk; The Regional School District #13 Education Association awarded Timothy Murphy; New Haven Register Youth of the Year was Erin Holden; Durham Manufacturing Scholarship went to Emily Spence; Fred Weber Basketball Award went to Andrew Markoski; Wally Camp Athletic Award went to Thomas Ryan; Durham Lions Club

Female Athlete Award went to Amanda Boyle; Durham Lions Club Fine Arts Award went to Sarah Oppelt; Durham Lions Club Scholarship went to Kyle Backus; Durham Fair Scholarships went to Kelsey Bogen, Josef Danczuk, Roe Granger IV, Erin Holden, Andrew Markoski, Taylor Maus, Thomas Ryan, Brooke Sheridan and Amy Solomon. Durham/Middlefield Exchange Club Scholarships went to Amanda Boyle, Erin Holden, Aleksandr Morin and Thomas Ryan; POPS Fine Arts Award went to Benjamin Hamilton; Torrison Stone and Garden Triple Threat Sports Award went to Aleksandr Morin; Benchwarmers’ Athlete sof the Year were Lora Manley and Aleksandr Morin; Benchwarmers’ Scholarships were awarded to Cassidie Cade and Thomas Ryan. Earning CRHS SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARDS were

Amanda Boyle, Carleen Doyle and Timothy Murphy for the CRHS Scholarship Fund Directors’ Awards; Aleksandr Morin for the Philip A. Arcand Memorial; Jessamin Cipollina for the Bishop (Bip) Bishop and Mabel Trischman Atwell Memorial; Liam Bialobrzeski and Jeremy Mink for the Grace and Bernard Baruschke Scholarships; Timothy Murphy for the Patricia W. Breese Memorial; Mackenzie Hurlbert and Mark Vanaman, Jr. for the Brewster Korn PTA; Eric Reilly for the Julia C. Bryant Elementary Education Memorial; Alicia Lisitano for the Esther G. Burnham Memorial; Nicole Jubelirer for the Sydney A. Coe Memorial; Josef Danczuk for the Coginchaug Football Club; Eric St. Amand for the Gregory G. Curtis Memorial; Amanda Boyle and Thomas Ryan for the Durham Basketball Association; Maura Fehon for the

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Friday, June 10, 2011 Eastern Connecticut State University’s Commencement took place on May 22. Five local residents graduated: Andrew DiSilvestro of Durham received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, Christine Dascanio of Durham received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Julia Johnston of Durham received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, John Parke of Middlefield received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Leisure Management

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Northeastern University recognized two local residents who were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester: Abby Huntley, of Durham, majoring in Cultural Anthropology, and Caroline Malcolm, of Middlefield, majoring in Environmental Studies. Maureen Elizabeth Ryder of Durham, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with distinction at the commencement exercises at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 14. Mercy High School has announced that Julia Kannam is the salutatorian of the Class of 2010. Julia is a resident of Durham and the daughter of Thomas and Heather Kannam.

Julia has been an outstanding scholar during her four years at Mercy High School and has received numerous academic awards in the areas of geometry, world history, Latin, English, pre-calculus, physics, chemistry and biology. Julia has distinguished herself as the recipient of the Yale University Book Award, the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award and the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship. She was a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist, and has received awards for excellence on the National Latin Exam. In the fall, Julia will be attending Dartmouth College. Among the students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Keene State College are: Alexander Edward Carras of Middlefield and Vanessa Lynn Carle of Rockfall.

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Brayshaw and Johnson offered their support to opposed the swap. Fellow member Ed Bailey abstained as he didn’t know enough about the issue. The board also scheduled a public hearing for July 19, at which time they intend on discussing ordinances for illicit storm water discharge and for fat, oil and grease in order to meet state ordinance requirements. Johnson asked if the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) should instead implement the ordinances, but Bailey said that, while the WPCA handles the administration of such ordinances, they do not have the authority to establish them. As the use of the Community Center for voting has been an issue, Brayshaw addressed the point by suggesting the town mark off por-

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As previously reported, the Coginchaug Regional High School varsity softball team attended ESPN Softball Spring Training in Orlando, Florida. This premier training opportunity took place in April during the school’s spring break. The team had practices and two games a day, playing a total of six games. Twelve varsity players attended, with head coach

At the pancake breakfast, Lauren, Liz, Marissa and Mal — the gracious staff. Submitted by John Esposito

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against teams from New York, Maine and Stonington, CT. The CRHS softball team represented their school well. The team had a wonderful opportunity to bond during the trip, and it sure reflected in their play this season, carrying them forward to a very successful year to date. Unfortunately, the injury bug bit our team right before its departure. A freak accident during an indoor practice took out shortstop Taylor DelVecchio. Then, outfielder Jackie Benson broke her finger in another practice. In their first game in Orlando, catcher Mallorie Dorflinger sprained her thumb, taking her out of further game action. So, the team soldiered on with nine and performed admirably, though the win/loss record didn’t indicate that. The players marveled at the beauty of the ESPN facilities and enjoyed every minute of the competition. One thing they seemed to like the best was the Mickey Mouse ears lined on to every pitching circle at every softball field in the complex! The players and parents were deeply involved in several fundraising activities over the last seven months. They worked at various events around town, including Christmas wreath sales, candy sales, bottle/can drives and donation drives. The highlight of these efforts was the Pancake Breakfast/Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Wallingford and the Coginchaug Little League Pitching clinic. At the pancake breakfast, the players waited tables and performed all the restaurant functions, including hostessing, order expediting and dishwashing. Applebee’s opened for our special fundraising breakfast just for the team and its supporters. There was also a silent auction, raffles and fun activities! Many local area businesses donated items for the silent auction. For three weeks in March and into April, the softball team conducted a Pitching Clinic for Coginchaug Little League softballers. Girls from 9-12 got to work out with the high school team and learned See Softball, next page

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Majors Softball Team

Softball (From page 26)

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