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Volume 18, Issue 12

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Friday, July 1, 2011

‘Excited and nervous’...Coginchaug grads’ big moment

Congratulations, Class of 2011! The emotions of Coginchaug High School graduating seniors on their big night, Friday, June 24, were excitement and nerves. From a proud Alicia Lisitano hugging director of guidance, Beth Galligan, above left, to the final blowout of silly string, above, and firecrackers. But the moment was bittersweet, and shown in the faces at right, the world out there is big and sometimes scary. No matter the emotion, the future is bright for these 130 CRHS graduates of 2011. See our special pull-out graduation section on pages 13-20. Also saying goodbye after the 2010-11 school year are the following list of retirees from District 13: Madelyn Jones, Brewster; Jacqueline Lejoly Hendricks, CRHS; Noreen Oslander, Korn; Lissa Eade, Strong; Darlene Merriam, Memorial; Pat Akerley, Brewster; Kit Bensen, John Lyman and Carol Luckenback, curriculum director. Photos by Elisabeth Kennedy and Judy Moeckel

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Marching into the future The shoes of the young women were almost the first thing that caught reporter Judy Moeckel’s eye. They ranged from bright pink heels to glittery lace-up “toga shoes” to jazzy flip-flops. Moeckel said, “It was crazy and noisy and a wonderful, exciting scene!” Always a big event for seniors and the

community, Town Times sent two people to cover the 2011 Coginchaug Regional High School graduation. Just before their procession to the stage, students gathered in the cafeteria, as they traditionally do. There was a lot of commotion as See Future, next page

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Calendar............................4 CRHS Graduation......13-20 Durham Briefs................10 Libraries.....................4&12 Middlefield Briefs...........11 Obituaries......................27 Sports ..........................28-31

Our most recent online poll question asked: “It's graduation time. What is/was your plan after high school?” By press time, 16 people had responded. The results were: Going to school: 63 percent Going into the workforce: six percent Going into the military: zero percent Going to find myself: 31 percent Answer our next poll question at www.towntimes.com.

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(Continued from page 1) everyone was getting gowns on and picking up roses. Students stood in groups taking pictures of each other. “The excitement was almost unbelievable,” said Moeckel. “They were obviously happy…just glowing.” But what were the reactions of the seniors themselves? Mackenzie Hurlbert said, “It’s a little sad…we’ve been with these kids for 13 years.” Friend Marissa Johnson

added, “It’s good to get out.” Nicole Jubelirer was “feeling good,” and Nicholas Chester was “havin’ a great time!” In the auditorium, the enthusiasm continued. Moeckel noted the “incredible reaction” to former Board of Education (BOE) member Bill Currlin at the podium. Speaking of volunteerism, Currlin stated, “Cause yourself to be what you want to be — it’s an act of responsibility. And cause yourself to be happy to be where you are.” Invited by the class, music teacher and band director

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Dean Coutsouridis gave the commencement address. Finally, Superintendent Susan Viccaro presented the Class of 2011 while BOE chair Thomas Hennick awarded diplomas to the delight of family, friends and, of course, the graduates themselves.

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Tot Time The MOMS Club of Durham and Middlefield sponsors a weekly Tot Time. It is held every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Peckham Park, or, if it’s rainy, at 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@y ahoo.com.

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Dudley Farmers’ Market The Farmers’ Market at the Dudley Farm, corner of routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford, is held every Saturday 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. Farmers’ Market & Flea Market Farmers’ and flea markets are Saturday mornings in July at Peckham Park from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit local vendors to see the best in fresh produce, baked goods, arts/crafts and tag sale items. Contact middlefieldpr@aol.com for vendor information. Tag Sale & Flea Market Notre Dame Church on Main Street in Durham will have their monthly tag sale and flea market, rain or shine, in their church hall, church garage, parking lot and lawn today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring household goods, pots and pans, dishes, craft and sewing supplies, furniture, clothing, antiques, collectibles, books and anything else you might need or want. A jewelry table and 30 tag sale tables with thousands of items are set up in the air-conditioned church hall. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase. There are 40 vendors

in the parking lot. Vendor space is available by calling Bob at 860-349-0356. The next dates are Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1.

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Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call 860-3499544. Library closing: The library will be closed Saturday, July 2, and Monday, July 4. Book Lovers’ Circle: The Book Lovers’ Circle will meet on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m., when Warrior’s Don’t Cry, a Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock’s Central High by Melba Beals will be discussed. All are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. Mystery Book Discussion: The Mystery Book Club will meet on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m., when Faded Coat of Blue by Owen Parry will be discussed. All are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. KIDS & FAMILIES: Lunch Bunch: A book discussion group for grades 4 through 6 will meet Mondays, July 11 and July 18, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Bring your own sandwich, and dessert will be provided. Registration is required. Children’s Movie: On July 7 the library will show Gnomeo and Juliet. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Registration is not required. Afternoon Story Adventures: Join Miss Diana on Friday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m., for stories, songs and a craft. Ages 2 and up. Registration is not required. Two Cat Band: “Jump for Joy” with the Two Cat Band on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 pm. A musical program for all ages. Registration required. Annual Pet Parade: On Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m., the library will host their third annual pet parade! Show off your pet’s talents and receive special prizes. All well-behaved leashed or caged pets are welcome.

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Enjoy an old-fashioned, home-cooked meal without the cooking. Come to the baked bean supper held at the United Churches at 6 p.m. in the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall, located at 228R Main St. in Durham. The baked bean supper is a local tradition, featuring dishes such as baked beans, scalloped corn, macaroni dishes, salads and homemade breads and pies. All are welcome; call 860-3498080 for prices and more info.

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July 6 Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center located at 350 Main St. in Durham. Following the lunches on Mondays is game time, including billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at 860-349-3153. TOPS

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July 9 Boat Trip There are a few seats left for the boat trip to the Groton fireworks. Contact Amy at RAHR25@comcast.net for more info. Berry Festival Celebrate Lyman Orchard’s mid-summer berries at the 10th annual Berry Fest. This summer fruit festival features breakfast on the deck, free face-painting, horse-drawn wagon rides with Foxglove Farm, blueberry pie-eating contests and pick-your-own berries. Lyman’s bakery has fresh, handmade berry desserts for sampling and purchase. The outdoor grill will be open for hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream. Country music singer, Nicole Frechette, will perform live on the Apple Barrel deck from 1 to 3 p.m. For info, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit www.lymanorchards.com.

Friday, July 1, 2011 Members from DART will be present for judging. Registration is required. Riverside Reptiles: Tuesday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. Age 4 and up. Registration required. Origami: Saturday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. Age 7 and up. Registration required. Magic Storybook: Captain Abdul’s Pirate Storytime. Tuesday, July 19 at 10:30. Ages 4 and up. Registration is required. Papillion: Cajun Storytelling. Tuesday, July 26 at 3:00. All ages. Registration required. Summer Reading Celebration: Ed Popielarczyk’s Magical Moments, with refreshments, is Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. New Britain Rock Cats: Baseball read-aloud. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 p.m. All ages. Denis Waring, From Trash to Tunes: Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. For families. Registration required. TEENS: Volunteens: Teens ages 12 and up — we need you to run the Summer Reading Desk! Register patrons, track statistics, and prepare craft kits. Volunteer for 6 hours and get a t-shirt and celebrate at a pizza party at the end of the program! Sign up at the circulation desk in the white Volunteen binder. Teen Cuisine: Tastes and techniques of international cuisine on Wednesdays, July 6, July 20 and Aug. 3, all at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required. West African Drumming: Explore the musical worlds of Mali, Guinea, Senegal and Ghana. Audience participation encouraged. Thursday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Croquet on the Library Lawn: Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Registration required. Belly Dancing Instruction: Mondays July 11, 18 and 25 at 5 p.m. Age 16 and up. Registration is required. International Movies: Wednesday, July 13 (Anime) at 6 p.m. and Thursday, July 28 (Bollywood) at 1 p.m. More Libraries on page 12

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Route 17 bridge project to take place summer of 2013 By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times A small but lively group of residents armed with wellthought out questions gathered at Durham Town Hall Wednesday night, June 22, to hear Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) officials describe plans for a summer 2013 bridge repair on Route 17 north of Coe Road. There a 40-foot bridge spans a tributary of Parmelee Brook and was built in 1930 using two 24inch diameter reinforced concrete pipes at the inlet and a six-foot reinforced concrete arch at its outlet. Heavy daily traffic, winter freezing and spring flooding have taken their toll over the past 70-plus years, and recent inspections reveal that there are cracks in the arch and concrete pipes have deteriorated due to heavy scaling. DOT has rated the bridge three on a scale of zero to eight, with zero representing bridges that have been

closed due to safety issues, and eight representing a brand new bridge built to 21st century engineering standards. Said DOT official Mary Baker, “Any bridge receiving a rating of four or less is placed on our repair schedule.” She added, “Area residents on site during inspection told us that grazing cows have been found stuck in the cracked arch under the roadway.” DOT has retained the services of consultant engineers Close, Jensen and Miller to supervise the project, which calls for replacing the existing structure at an estimated cost of $500,000 using state and federal funds. Construction, which has been estimated to take seven days, will entail the closing of this portion of Route 17 with traffic being re-routed over Stage Coach Road. Easements will be needed from abutting landowners, and utility lines will be raised rather than moved to accommodate machinery. (Abutting landowners re-

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Coach Road. Baker replied, “This road has the proper width and site lines for all vehicles to manage the turns, but the road will be resurveyed before construction begins to check for any changes.” In response to several questions from First Selectman Laura Francis, Baker noted that DOT will erect the appropriate detour signage and arrange for traffic control through the state police if necessary.

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I remember well the first day of summer when I was 15 years old. “You know,” my mom told me as I stood on our deck contemplating what to do on that fine, sunny day, “next year you’ll be 16 and will probably need to get a job. So that means this may be your last summer to really enjoy with no obligations.” She was right. The following year I got my first job at Country Flower Farms in Middlefield, the following year I worked at BASREP. Then, during my summer breaks from college, I was working temp positions for various firms in Hartford and running around as an intern for companies in my field of study. Now, summer vacation is a week or two off from the daily grind (good thing I love my job), and long gone are those precious summers. So youngsters, listen up — appreciate every moment you have to kick back in the sun, and take up every opportunity to be spontaneous.

I’m so glad I did while I was growing up. I spent weeks on end at grandma’s house, many, many nights camping out in the backyard with neighbor kids and going to D13 camps. What I’m getting at is we all have our summer childhood memories, and this summer, we want to reminisce about them. The Town Times writing staff will share their stories from childhood summers in each issue this summer, starting this week on page 22 with Judy Moeckel’s trips to New Hampshire. If you’ve got your own stories to share, jump on in and send a photo and caption from those good times. We’d love to print them! Send items to news@towntimes.com. So while many of us are long past the days of having summer days and nights idly pass us by, it’s not all bad. We can still take advantage of summer the best we can. Time to plan a destination for my week off in July... Happy summer to all! Stephanie Wilcox, editor

Letters to the Editor Appreciation for OHD 2011 Old Home Days (OHD) 2011 has come and gone. For those who attended, it was a relaxing and easy way to be together. Fact is, despite the rain, I did not hear one negative comment that was not about the rain. That is a testimony to the camaraderie of the day! There are so many people to thank, too many really to list each one. Please include yourselves if you are not listed. You know who you are. I will start by thanking the Pogmores for being our grand marshals — not knowing what they were getting into and doing it anyway, then gracing us with their music and staying longer

that they thought they might. My hat is off to you, Dottie and George, and your wonderful family! I would also like to thank our speakers, Jack Lyman, Ken Twombly and Sydney Mintz, for sharing your knowledge of our agricultural heritage. I thank every single vendor, crafter, local business, group, association and volunteer who participated. Without you there would be no OHD. And to every citizen, family and friend who came, we were happy you did! And there would be no OHD at all, ever, without the really great committee of Carrie, Carol, Don, Gail, Jean, Joe, Louise, Rob, Ron and Sydney. Thank you all for your heart and commitment. My hat is always off to you! Finally, thank you to

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the town of Middlefield and First Selectman Jon Brayshaw for the constant support of OHD and the love of our towns. Good job, everyone. We look forward to celebrating Old Home Days 2013 with you all in the sunshine! N. Summer Lerch, OHD Chair

Project Graduation Thank you to our “guardian angels” who kept our Region 13 seniors safe from harm at Project Graduation. They spent the past year checking out possibilities and planning so it would be a stellar graduation celebration. They decided to change the venue to Quassy Amusement Park for a variety of good reasons. The fire department escorted the seniors to the Region 13 borders as the graduates left for Quassy on the busses. On top of that they stayed up all night guarding the lake, supervising the seniors, asking trivia questions for tickets and generally keeping every senior safe so that our grown-up graduates could have a wonderful night regressing back to the kids they used to be and the childhood they are quickly leaving behind! We are so grateful for your dedication

and love. The kids had a blast in their last hurrah together! Thank you for making it possible. If you see these “guardian angels” around town, thank them for keeping our kids safe and occupied after graduation on what can be a deadly night: Tiffany Makara, Lee Harper, Phil Harper, Kari Kuehnle, John Tuttle, Joan Morin, Cris Donovan, Rosemary Querns, Elizabeth Shoudy, Leslie White, Arnold Ozols and Paula Bedding. If your senior came home safely, please consider making a donation to Project Graduation so that next year’s seniors can have a fun, safe night, too. Pay it forward! Send to: Project Graduation, P.O. Box 81, Durham CT 06422. Beth Manley, Middlefield

A note for pedestrians I read with appreciation last week’s letter that urged Durham drivers to back off the gas, particularly along the pedestrian-busy roadways which ramify from Route 17. It also encouraged motorists to recognize their obligation toward residents attempting to use Main Street’s stand-alone crosswalks. My remarks are in-

tended to complement the foregoing cautions. During decades of traveling these same pavements, I have observed that a great number of runners and walkers occupy the wrong side of the road; that is, they are not facing traffic. Thus positioned, these folks preclude any possible eye contact with an oncoming driver. And those wearing iPod earbuds leave themselves especially vulnerable to vehicles approaching from the rear. In addition, I regularly encounter pairs or small groups of pedestrians. These might be district teachers powering along Pickett Lane, or on Haddam Quarter the occasional caravan of young mothers in wingtip formation, replete with strollers and dogs. Such multiples should better anticipate hazardous areas (severe curves or blind rises) and, for safety’s sake, move over. In closing, one further consideration: the unfortunate fact is that nowadays many motorists are beset by an expanding array of onboard distractions. Consequent inattention, speed, plus possible intoxication. Combine these driving factors with unheedful individuals on foot, and it is not difficult to predict an irredeemable outcome. Dur Seible, Durham

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Middlefield celebrates farms & scouts

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za. Officially, I want Wow, did time fly to thank Summer since my last Town Lerch and the entire Times transmission. I OHD Committee for think it was back on helping us to see ourMay 20. selves more clearly. There is no question, Now, on to our May and June were nonbudget. (For the stop. I’ve got a list of record, the state items I want to makes me itch.) On cover…so off we go, May 16, the town votstarting with Powder ed for a budget that Ridge. Yes, we are assembling the items need- Jon Brayshaw, Middlefield would increase the average homeowned for the closing. In er’s tax by about $150 case you were on vacaper year. Over six tion, the vote to sell PR years, the average inran a 10-1 margin. The crease has been $250 vote would have been per year. That’s not 100 percent if the “no’s” bad considering the visited the site and saw the conditions. In the meantime, the education tab and the fact that we town struck a deal with Catamount are paying for Powder Ridge, and to sell 50 old snow guns which we other open space. To achieve this borderline miracle, the BOF counted gladly did...netting about $10K. The Old Home Days celebration on receiving certain money from the went quite well, if you like wet socks. state…which we always get. Towns The parade was among the longest like Middlefield send millions to and most interesting, with school Hartford and then go begging for a bands, floats, antique tractors provid- few biscuits every spring. As of this ed by Ron Emanuelson and our spe- writing, we are unsure if we’ll be getcial guest from Middlefield, Massa- ting the “promised” funds. If not, obchusetts, Michael Feldberg. A long viously you, Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer, overdue tribute was paid to George will see your taxes increase beyond and Dorothy Pogmore as life long cit- what I quoted above. It is a fact that izen farmers and to our own Dan KellSee Brayshaw, page 28 ish for his pyrotechnical extravagan-

appeal for you to get That’s the election involved in town day when we choose government. candidates for all the Remember when a major offices in town former president as well as many other said, “Ask not...?” seats on important Ask yourself this: boards and commishow can I use my talsions. But July 19 is ents to help keep the deadline for the Durham the great political parties to town that it is — and name their candimaybe even make it dates, and it’s a safe bet that there are Jim McLaughlin, Durham better? You already share in the joys of several positions yet living in one of the to be filled on the nicest towns in slates of both parties. America, so why not Except for the maalso share in the way jor offices of selectit’s run? men, tax collector This is not a partiand town clerk, there’s no money to be made here. san appeal, just an appeal to get inThe positions are part-time at best volved. So call the town committee and strictly volunteer, but they car- chair of the political party of your ry responsibilities that can affect preference to find out where you the quality of life of every taxpayer might fit in on their slate. But don’t wait; their deadline for candidates and citizen in town. That’s why it’s important to have is July 19. Since July 19 is a state deadline, intelligent, thoughtful, ethical, responsible people to fill them. If that Middlefield officials would also weldescribes you, then consider this an come your interest.

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Patriotic gardeners plant native perennials, shrubs and trees cal to our food supply. The Fourth of July Nancy DuBrule-Clemente The second really weekend is just good reason to plant around the corner, a natives is that, proptime to celebrate all erly selected and sitthings American. What better way to express your pa- ed, they are really easy to grow. Got triotism than to plant native peren- wet, poorly-drained areas? Don’t nials, shrubs, trees and ornamental struggle to grow grass. Instead, plant grasses in your yard? There are summersweet (Clethra), which has many really good reasons to choose sweetly fragrant blossoms in August that butterflies adore. Or try buttonnatives. The first and primary reason is to bush (Cephalanthus), another late create and maintain habitats. Native summer blooming shrub with flowplants offer food, nesting sites and ers shaped like white orbs that are shelter to a wide range of animals, butterfly magnets. Create wetland birds and insects. We are experienc- meadows using ironweed (Vernoning a severe loss of native habitats ia), Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium), carall over Connecticut, primarily due dinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) and to development that strips away blue flag iris (Iris versicolor). For woodlands and meadows. Once amazing red fall color that rivals any neighborhoods or shopping centers burning bush, try Itea ‘Henry’s Garare built, some plants are added, but net’. This plant loves mucky, clay they are often exotic, invasive soil. Got hot, dry sunny spots that species such as barberries and burn- you don’t want to have to water? ing bushes. Even well-behaved im- Plant anise hyssop (Agastache), ports from other countries that add coneflowers (Echinacea), Kansas ornamental value do not necessarily gayfeather (Liatris) and Helen’s support the populations of native pollinating insects that are so critiSee Gardeners, page 28

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Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library.) Tuesday, July 5 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Wednesday, July 6 6:30 p.m. — Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 206 Main St. 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Thursday, July 7 7 p.m. — Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee at the firehouse 7 p.m. — Durham Animal Response Team (DART)

CRHS student helps support our troops James Berardino, a high school junior at Coginchaug High School, organized a suc-

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Give 2 The Troops, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Rocky Hill. Thanks to Durham Market, Durham Pharmacy, Berardino Co. Realtors and Coginchaug for hosting donation bins and for the generosity of those citizens who took the time to donate items. These care packages will let our troops know that we appreciate the sacrifices they make for us, our families and our future. Submitted by Elizabeth Gara

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United Churches Bean Suppers Part of what many of us love about this area is its strong sense of tradition – the regular events, activities and celebrations that enrich our lives. One of our most longstanding community activities started in 1918 – Community Bean Suppers. Everyone has seen those signs set up on the corner of Rt. 17 and 68 flanking the church hall building, probably have driven by and wondered what they were about. The Women’s Society for Christian Service (WSCS) at the United Churches of

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Parks and Rec programs It’s here — the start of summer vacation! You may be asking, “What am I going to do with my wonderful kids for the next eight to nine weeks?” Middlefield Parks and Rec has a few options for you. Summer Camp at Memorial School is July 5 through Aug. 12. Full-day coverage, five days a week. We will keep your child active and engaged. Each day has a variety of things to do. Sportime Camp with Alex Edwards is July 11-15 and Aug. 8-12. Edwards, a teacher in District 13, makes learning and exercise fun. In his Sportime Camp, Edwards teaches kids the fundamentals of a number of team sports. More importantly, he also teaches how to be “good sports.” Camp meets at Peckham Park in the mornings.

Tennis Camp with Alex Edwards and Company is July 18-22 and Aug. 15-19. Edwards has been working with Park and Rec for over 10 years instructing kids on the finer points of tennis. Camp meets mornings at Memorial School. Soccer Camp with Wesleyan’s varsity soccer head coach Geoffrey Wheeler is July 25-29. Want to keep your child’s soccer abilities tuned over the summer break? Want them to get a few pointers from a university level coach? Wheeler will give them a great workout and make them think about the game of soccer. Evenings at Peckham Park. Learn the basics of maneuvering a kayak with lessons by Mark Schappert and the CT A.M. Whitewater Club. Class meets at Lake Beseck beach on Monday nights. Class size is limited. Contact Schappert at riverloony@earthlink.net.

Concerts: The Kerry Boys in Concert is Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. at Peckham Park Pavilion. The Humblebees and the Middlefield Ukulele Club are Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Peckham Park Pavilion. Farmers’ Market/Flea Market. Saturday mornings in July at Peckham Park, 8 a.m. to noon. Come visit local vendors and see the best in farm-fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts and tag sale items. Contact middlefieldpr@aol.com. We also have exercise classes, a beach luau party at the beach and movie nights at the park. Check them all out at www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com. There are a few seats left for the boat trip on Saturday, July 9, to the Groton fireworks. Contact Amy at RAHR25@comcast.net.

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Congratulations CRHS Graduates Class of 2011! Darryl Adelaide Abbott Kaylie Angelina Adams Sean Michael Aivano Kelsie Elizabeth Annelli Kyle Andrew Backus Alec Capello Bandzes David Charles Bedding Paul Andrew Benjunas Jennifer Marie Benson Stephen Joseph Bethel Liam Joseph Bialobrzeski Kelsey Nicole Bogen Amanda Joan Boyle Jocelyn Irene Brown Cassidie Jean Cade Alana Jolene Carle Tyler Jameson Cassidy Kaitlynn Danielle Chabot Jonathan Steven Champagne Nicholas Anthony Chester Jessamin Elizabeth Cipollina Erik Michael Cole James Edward Crompton Stacey Lynn Cummings Josef John Danczuk Stefon Paul Danczuk Edmund Swift Daniels Michael Anthony DeLuca Taylor Marie DelVecchio Cote Joseph DeRota Gretchen Regina Donovan Mallorie Marie Dorflinger Kelly Rochelle Dorsey Carleen Bardsley Doyle Timothy Maxwell Dumas Parker Mason Dumont Kelli Lynn Dupre Hannah Elliott Zachary Franklin Faiella Zhining Fang John Claude Faucher Maura O’Rourke Fehon Molly Ann Ferrari Hannah Lee Fowler Amber Lynn Ganaros Jamie Irene Garuti Julia Elizabeth Giancola Zachary Daniel Gilbert Melanie Nicole Glen Julia Elizabeth Gossner Hannah Rachel Goulis Conor James Grady Raymond Thomas Graham Jr. Roe Arnott Granger IV Jayson Robert Gribko Benjamin Patrick Hamilton

“Say cheese!” Posing with friends before receiving diplomas. Photo by Judy Moeckel

Laura Beth Hargreaves Lindsey Marie Heidel Timothy Joseph Heller Daniel Crawford Hill Erin Elizabeth Holden Alexander Fletcher Holderman Mackenzie Margaret Hurlbert Marissa Layne Johnson Nicole Patricia Jubelirer Silas Chase Jungels Aubree Morgan Keurajian Amritpal Singh Khalsa Lukas Michael Koba Travis Karle Kohl Ian Thomas Kopcik Robert John Lane III Michael Andrew Leaver Alicia Marie Lisitano Marcial Scott Little Elbridge John Luther Zachary Joseph Machnik Jessie Marie Maniscalco Lora Kristen Manley Andrew Joseph Markoski Gaylynn Marie Marquez Taylor Victoria Maus Jeremy Matthew Mink Jason Andrew Monnes Aleksandr John Morin Larissa Leigh Mozzicato Lining up

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Valedictory address By Lora Manley Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to start off by congratulating my classmates for being here on this stage tonight. We have all been through so much in order to get here, and we should all be proud of our accomplishments. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to thank, as Roby said, our teachers, administrators, family and friends, for not only being here to celebrate our graduation with us, but also for putting up with us for the past 12 or so years. None of us would be up here tonight without your undying love and support. When my brother graduated in 2004, I first learned

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Salutatory address By Erin Holden I’d like to thank you all for coming — classmates, teachers, administrators, family and friends. When I was told that I would be salutatorian for the class of 2011, I wondered what I could possibly say to my fellow classmates. I knew I wanted to talk about the past — to give you all a brief recap of the past 17 or 18 years of our lives. But I also wanted to talk about the future — the episodes of our life that we haven’t been able to experience yet. I spent so much time trying to figure out something to say that was relatively interesting that I began to psych myself out. I reached the point that I thought I would never finish or even start this speech. But then I thought: What would Corey, Shawn and Topanga do? We grew up with the TV show “Boy Meets World.” Even though the first season premiered the year we were born, watching reruns, at least for me, was an after school staple. So now I must

ask those of you who remember the show to please bear with me while I enlighten our deprived audience members. “Boy Meets World” chronicled the events and everyday life lessons of Corey Matthews, his best friend Shawn Hunter, his brother Eric and his future wife Topanga Lawrence. We watched them in their early teenage years as they explored the terrifying world of high school, battling the bullies and evading punishment from Principal Feeny. We laughed at all of Eric’s comedic attempts to help his friends and neighbors. We cheered Corey and Shawn on as they dealt with and rose above the numerous family, relationship and friend issues that plagued them throughout the seasons. We now face what they dealt with at the end of the fifth season, the frightening and emotional-filled roller coaster of leaving high school and going out into the world.

The season five finale, titled “Graduation,” might as well have been about us these past few weeks. During their last week of school, Corey, Shawn and Topanga participated in the typical end-of-the-year craziness. They ran around signing their classmates’ yearbooks — searching for that perfect thing to say to one another. They finished up their projects and assignments and cleaned out their lockers. In an effort to cheer up Shawn, who was indifferent to graduation, Corey attempted a senior prank. He released live chickens in the hallway and ran around, flapping his arms while screaming “Chicken Alert!” Maybe we should have taken a page from his book and done something with cows… But once the feathers and flapping settled, Corey, Shawn and Topanga realized that they wouldn’t be going to high school ever again. They would be separating from people who had been their classmates for 12 or more years. As Corey said, “We

are going to be saying goodbye to people we might never see again. People that we’ve lost touch with.” Now I’m not going to lie, I re-watched this episode while writing my speech. I hoped that it would help me get ideas, that I could pull out pieces of scenes or parts of quotes that would make my speech more meaningful. In that episode, Mr. Feeny gave his class one last assignment before graduation. He asked them to write about what was in their hearts during their last week of school. When I heard Mr. Feeny explain the assignment, I paused my computer. I realized that I had been so caught up in graduating and finally getting my freedom that I didn’t even think about what this whole event actually meant. I would never be in high school again. I would never walk down the congested halls of Coginchaug, trying to avoid getting hit by the guidance door. I would never hear Ms. Mattei singing her birthday song or get squirted by Madame for

Go online to www.towntimes.com to read Erin’s entire speech. trying to clean the overhead with my finger. I would never see Mr. Brad’s extensive croc and tie collection or Mrs. Zygmont’s aggressive actions to prevent eating and drinking in her room. I would never get an update on Mr. Fisher’s ginger club. I would never again be called Mom by my entire Gov class, and that includes Mrs. Selberg.

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Before.... Below, Kaylie Adams hugs Brandien Walker. Right, Eric St. Amand and Zachary Faiella are excited to graduate.

Above, students get ready to enter the auditorium. Below, flowers for graduation were donated by Country Flower Farms and arranged on the stage by the Durham Garden Club and Mid-Lea Garden Club.

During... Left, Kelly Dorsey singing. Above right, Kaylynn Sambor, Gaylynn Marquez, and Stacey Cummings pre-ceremony. Right, class president Roe Granger speaks. Below, Tommy Ryan receives his diploma.

Left, former BOE member Bill Currlin at the podium.

Above, the band performs.

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Congratulations Class of 2011 Aubree Keurajian

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After...

Above, Aubree Keurajian with roses and her parents, Paul and Marilyn. Above, Cassidie Cade, Carleen Doyle and Julia Gossner proudly show off their new diplomas. Below, a group of friends pose together for pictures. Photos submitted by Judy Moeckel and Elisabeth Kennedy

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Design thinking – “learning to succeed in a changing world” By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Thanks to an innovative program called design thinking, the students at the Independent Day School (IDS), located in Middlefield, will be able to move through life with self-confidence, respect for themselves and others, creativity and imagination intact and a battery of skills that will make any challenge seem less daunting. They will have no problem taking their place in the world. John Barrengos, the school’s headmaster, says that design thinking is an innovative way for children to learn about creative and collaborative problem-solving. “Design thinking offers students here the chance to learn the skills and dispositions that will be essential for their success in the 21st century. The ability to work with others, solve problems, employ their imaginations and think outside the box cannot be exported,” he says. Andrew Watt, a middle school history teacher, intro-

duced the program to students about two months ago upon Barrengos’ request. “Businesses throughout the country are using this,” he says, “but IDS is the only school in Connecticut that has design thinking as an explicit part of its program. It’s a way of noticing the problems and challenges that real people face in the real world, and then trying to solve those problems. “It’s a process that asks people to work within both hard and soft limits to achieve a specific result,” he continues. “The students have a sense of the starting conditions and the end product, and I provide guidance on how to get from point A to point B. They have a lot of leeway.” According to Barrengos, the three principles of design thinking are optimism (it’s going to work, just not the first time), enlightened trial and error (it may not work the first three times, but it will work sooner or later;

IDS design sidewalks you learn from your mistakes) and failure is the middle of the process, not the end (you don’t grade the beginning or the middle; you grade the end product, the point where they feel they are satisfied and have a measure of success). The kids are taught several basic kinds of think-

ing, done in a certain order. This is a process of thinking by doing. You make something. It’s going to be a failure. Don’t worry about it. Just make a newer version that is better and fixes the problem. “It’s an interactive process,”hesaid.“It’sabout helping them learn to connect with each other and with the world. It’s about working collaboratively andcreativelywithothers.” Design thinking projects abound at the school. For instance, the sixth graders were asked to collaborate and combine their study of the geometric artwork of Paul Mondrian with their study of geometry in order to create sidewalk art renderings of

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my mother was aghast to find that he had virtually no dirty laundry to return to her. For several years when I was in my preteens, we returned to the area and rented a cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee in the town of Wolfeboro, which calls itself “The Oldest Summer Resort in America.” For these vacations, Mom would pack up a little of everything to set up the cottage: salt and pepper, ketchup and mustard, flour and breadcrumbs. She was never one to travel light, and I inherited this trait. That cottage was pure heaven to me. I loved the smell of the moss under the trees around it, and I had never seen chipmunks before, so that was a kick. I loved to awake early so I could look at the mirror surface of the lake before the boats began to churn it up and the breezes started blowing. I slept on a pull-out bed in the living room that gave me my own special view of the lake. We drew water from a pipe that ran into the lake (we didn’t worry about pollution back then). My parents rented a boat that my

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ing of angles and asked a lot of questions about spatial relationships. Another student wanted to make a movie and needed to change the deadline. Watt pointed out that making a movie that he didn’t have the time to do was not the right way to go. Design thinking made it possible for him to let go of his preconceived no-

tions of what he had to do and shift his thinking so that he could use a different style that allowed him to turn his work in on time. One project involved making a map of one of the cities of the world that has 15 million people in it. A student did a map of Tokyo, and for each of the districts, he punched a hole in the map and put a flashing electric light into it. Another project had Watt charging his American histo-

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pens and pencils that children need to use. Design thinking opens things up and helps them figure out how to make things better. It’s thinking outside the box. You learn this process and it has a profound impact on everything you do. One student was failing in a class, and when he employed this, things got easier for him. He finished the class with an A-. “Design thinking wakes kids up to the potential they have inside them. And it’s about opening kids up to the notion that learning should be playful. There may be a serious end goal, but getting there doesn’t have to be serious. Getting there is creative, and sometimes messy, and a lot of fun,” he continues. “We’re graduating tomorrow’s leaders,” says Barrengos, “and that makes us responsible for teaching them how to succeed in a changing world. Design thinking is part of how we can do that.”

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Recent Troop 270 hikes Mount tornado Washington affects central On May 14, as a part of a three-day camping trip, Boy Massachusetts Scout Troop 270 climbed up the side of the infamous

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Co-owners Kevin LaMay and Matt Kokoszka. By Kevin LaMay Special to the Town Times The opening of K. LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers in Middletown was recently celebrated on June 10 announced co-owners Kevin LaMay and Matt Kokoszka. K. LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers also features overstuffed sandwiches, in-

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John Isaac Miller, “Uncle John,” 84, of Middlefield, died at the home of his nephew, Al Miller, on Friday evening, June 17. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Raymond F. and Katharine (Wood) Miller. John was a life-long resi-

Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department, 406 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, CT. 06455 or to the Middlesex Hospital Hospice Homecare Unit, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457 whose team provided such wonderful, compassionate care to the entire family.

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Nyca (Nan) Otte Stuart, 87, of Dunlap, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on June 21. Born in Durham, she was the wife of the late James Stuart and daughter of the late John Sr. and Glennie (Morse) Otte. She was pre-deceased by her brother Melvin Otte and sister Verna Otte Wallin, both of Durham. Nyca lived in Durham and Union, NJ, for the majority of her life. She graduated from the Ona Wilcox School of Nursing in 1945 and worked in Union until her retirement. When her husband Jimmy passed away in 1991, Nyca moved back to her roots in Durham. In 2005 Nyca moved to Dunlap, TN, with her niece and niece’s husband where she lived the last years of her life. Nyca is survived by her older brother John C. Otte Jr., of Middlefield, and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in New Jersey. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.

Besides his nephew Al, who opened his home to John, he is survived by his sister, Mary Hooper; his niece and caregiver, Joyce Dowling and several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Jane Ploof and his brother, Arthur R. Miller.

dent of Middlefield and had retired in 1989 from Algonquin Gas Company where he had worked for 36 years. He also worked on the family farm until it burned down in 1960. He continued his love of all things farming until his death, making the rounds of the agricultural fairs, visiting PA and his Amish friends who all called him “Uncle John.” He regularly met his local friends for breakfast at Guida’s or the diner. John was a humble and honorable man who would help anyone in need.

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our elected officials use the taxes we send to Hartford and borrowed money to keep people “happy” in the larger cities and with state employees. Happy is good, but not at the demise of small towns. So, the small towns look like the “cash cows.” Small towns are punished for having their acts together.

house. Got shade? Plant upland turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) with pink spikes that look like snapdragons in late August and September. Or try Indian pinks (Spigelia marilandica) that attracts hummingbirds with tubular flowers of red and yellow.

tion guide, pictures and even sample garden plans. Each time you buy plants from this program, money will be donated to the National Wildlife Federation and earmarked to fund their home habitat work and outreach programs. If you are interested in creating a certified home habitat in your yard or neighborhood, go to their website at www.nwf.org. Consider gathering your neighbors together, and while you are sharing some holiday picnic fare, talk about the land that connects you together. Perhaps you can work together to add native habitat gardens, thus making your little patch of paradise a lot more welcoming to the creatures that have been inhabiting this part of Connecticut for centuries. Nancy DuBrule-Clemente is the owner of Natureworks, an organic garden center and landscaping service on Rt. 22 in Northford. For more info about native plants, visit their website at www.naturework.com.

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And finally, the word is “fertile.” Since taking office nearly six years ago, I have been honored to represent the town in eight (with two more to come) Troop 33 Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremonies. In speaking with other CEOs of other towns who might produce a single Eagle Scout every leap year, I’ve looked for a reason this happens here. By the way, I must include Durham’s Troop 27, which is also birthing Eagle Scouts. So, what is it? Why is our Scout program, represented by Troops 33 and 27, doing so well? One only needs to attend one ceremony to get the picture. Middlefield (and Durham) are “fertile” for the growth of families. The seed is planted by some, watered and nurtured by others. Presto, 10 years elapse during which time the scout develops in family, school, church, neighborhood and scouting, and finally, standing tall, he joins a truly elite group of Americans.

um scoparium) (‘The Blues’) and prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepsis). Both only grow about 2’ tall. Prairie dropseed, when in flower, gives off an enchanting cilantro scent! I have been inspired to learn about native plants from a couple of excellent books on the subject. The late Sarah Stein first got my attention with her classic book Noah’s Garden. Recently, I heard Doug Tallamy speak and have studied his amazing book Bringing Nature Home. As he travels around teaching the importance of native plants, he shares alarming statistics about the decline and extinction of so many native species. It is vitally important that we weave native plants into every planting bed we create. It’s easy to do as they are now readily available. One brand, American Beauties, puts it all together nicely for the gardener. Their user-friendly website, www.abnativeplants. com, has a plant selec-

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In spite of the strife in Hartford, Middlefield remains a town with considerable tranquility thanks to its unique characters who anchor who we are and what is important. Such a character was John Miller who passed away a few weeks ago. John was brother to Mary Hooper, town treasurer, and uncle to my friend and Selectwoman Mary Johnson. John was one of the guys who met daily for early coffee (or tea) for more than 20 years. We sat at the same tables, listening to the same stories. John always wore pants that were too long, seldom shaved and had a deep concern for his castrated mule…after you know what dropped off. John was a farmer with deep feelings for the soil. He managed our Strickland Farm land for years as if it were his own.

Native plants come in every size, shape and color. There are native grasses that, mixed with perennial flowers such as black eyed Susan’s (Rudbeckia), asters and butterfly weed (Asclepias), can create mini-meadows, thus reducing or eliminating the need for weekly lawn mowing. This saves on noise pollution, carbon emissions and consumption of fossil fuels — never mind saving time! Meadows support wildlife of all sorts. Some of my favorite native meadow grasses are little blue stem (Schizachyri-

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At right: the Coginchaug Little League Minors National All-Star team following a wild and exciting 2214 win over their American counterparts last Saturday night. Coaches (l-r): Scott Strang, Bill Biro and Mike King. Back row: Kyle Strang, Alan King, Sean McMaster, Dylan Carlson, Cameron Biro. Kneeling: Rohan Patel, Christopher Onofrio, Danny Dumont, Christian Mazzotta, Jake Woznyk, Hayden Rovelli. Front: Riley Carey. Photo submitted by Scott Strang

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The Time Out Taverne’s (TOT) men’s 40 and over softball team lost two games in the past two weeks to rivals Higganum and Café 66 of Portland, dropping their season record to 1-6. Outweighing the defeats, however, was good and bad news. The gray wonders welcomed back long-time fan favorite, hurler Wayne Hubbard, who had off-season surgery. He made a two-inning appearance in the June 27 loss to Café 66. Although a bit rusty, he did a great job in holding a potent offense to nine runs (four earned). In his only at-bat, his line shot up the middle was snared by the shortstop for an out. The team was uplifted by his presence. On the flip side, Bill (Wills) Evers, TOT’s staple in left field, sustained a season-ending injury attempting to flag down a fly ball against Café 66. After a long run into foul territory, the ball ricocheted off his throwing hand, resulting in a major tendon injury to his forefinger. Though no bones were broken, doctors at Middlesex Hospital have determined that he should be shelved for the rest of the 2011 campaign. Evers stated that he will be at future games and will assist in any capacity needed. In addition, utility man Steve Ackerman, subbing at first base for Jack Carr in the same game, popped a hamstring while stretching for a throw from shortstop that briefly glanced off his glove. He was able to pick up the ball for the out and finished the inning in the field before

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The following businesses wish you and your family a happy Fourth of July Durham Market 238 Main Street, Durham 860-349-1785 Lino’s Market 472 Main Street, Durham 860-349-1717 Durham Health Mart Pharmacy 321 Main Street, Durham 860-349-3478 MidState Tractor 560 So. Main Street, Middletown 860-347-2531

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