Town Times 06-29-2012

Volume 19, Issue 12

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

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Future looks bright for CRHS grads The Coginchaug Regional High School class of 2012 said their final goodbyes to their school and to each other on Wednesday, June 20, at the Julian B. Thayer Auditorium. Students celebrated by popping confetti and shooting silly string (below).

There was a fantastic fireworks show over the new athletic field at sundown (far right). Molly Dudko and Morgan DeBaise pose together after the ceremony.

“I’m excited for what’s to come, but I really enjoyed my time at Coginchaug,” DeBaise shares. See pages 11-18 for more graduation coverage.

Photos by Michelle P. Carter

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DMYFS programs “Hairspray” at the Ivoryton Playhouse Wednesday, July 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for grades 7 to 12. Come have a picnic on

Early deadline Due to the July 4th holiday and the Town Times office being closed, deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 1, at 5 p.m. for the July 6 issue. E-mail submissions to news@towntimes.com or mail to P.O. Box 265 in Middlefield.

Town Times Community Briefs the grounds of the Ivoryton Theater prior to the show, and enjoy a backstage glimpse following the show.

Mystic Aquarium Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for grades 5 to 8.

Visit the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.

For more information and cost, call Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services at (860) 349-0258.

Sing a cappella Valley Shore Acappella of Sweet Adelines International invites women to sing with the chorus in its four-part a cappella harmony. Director Steve Wolf, a graduate of Hartt School of Music, teach-

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For complete list of summer programs, visit www.middlefieldparkand recreation.com.

Facebook funnies This week we posted this picture, below, on the Town Times Facebook page and asked our followers to guess what this cow is up to in Middlefield. The responses made us laugh, so we wanted to share: “Clearly making sure no parking violators without a handicapped sticker park there. She's doing a great job.”

“Waiting for the bus to summer camp?”

“I don't see any handicapped parking sticker on him.... lol” Thanks for your feedback. The correct answer was also posted to the photo, which is that this cow was at the Middlefield Federated Church animal blessing. This is Rachel Footit’s cow, Ureka, who gave birth the next day after receiving her blessing. More photos on page 9.

Durham registrar news The Registrar of Voters office reminds voters that to be eligible to vote in the August primary the deadline to register to vote is Aug. 9, by mail, and Aug. 13, in person from 9 a.m. to noon in the Registrar of Voters office.

Summer hours for the registrars are the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Karen Cheyney, Democratic registrar. For more information, call (860) 349-2259.

Pam Lucashu, Republican registrar, is available on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (860) 349-1861.

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Middlefield holds off on accepting cell tower offers

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Though the town of Middlefield has received offers — up to $605,000 — for the land that holds a cell tower, Finance Director Joe Geruch said the town will not accept any more offers until 2014.

“Our belief,� he said, “is that {in 2014}, the offers will be even higher because the town will get even more revenue.� That’s because in 2014, the contract calls for a rent increase of 15 percent (this increase occurs every five years). Additionally, the

The town leases the land to TowerCo. that currently owns the tower. TowerCo. has offered the town $605,000 for a permanent easement to the property, which means it would have a right to build on the land. Four cell phone companies, including Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and Pocket, each have an antenna, or “platform�, on the tower. There is one more platform available, and cell phone companies are less likely to buy the slot if they might not get their money back. However, if TowerCo. can secure a lease arrangement with the town for a long period of time, then it becomes easier for the com-

pany to market and sell that site to cell phone companies. “That’s why TowerCo. and other companies are interested in negotiating with the town to extend the period past 2024,� said Geruch, noting that leases are generally 30 to 35 years. “Our thought is the closer we get to 2024, the more desperate they will be to lock up that site.�

But there is another factor. According to Geruch, the biggest expense that cell phone companies have are the towers. Many companies, Nextel in particular, are actively pursuing ways to cut down the number of cell tower sites they need to

operate their systems around the country. Because of technology changes, the newer antennas that are coming out can go a greater distance than existing antennas, so less towers are needed. This could be a game changer for the town, but it’s too soon to say. “Presumably, if Nextel pulls off, we’re in a whole different ball game,� Geruch said.

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In recent Board of Selectmen meetings, First Selectman Jon Brayshaw commented that the offers are becoming more “tantalizing.�

But the best approach, said Geruch, is to wait.

lease expiries in 2024, and the closer the town can get to that mark, presumably the more valuable the property becomes, Geruch said.

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June 30 Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. The market offers a variety of both organic and non organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, natu-

the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org.

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July 4 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TOPS Meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433 for more information.

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The Durham Farmers’ Market is open today from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the Town Green.

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Soccer Club The annual meeting of the Coginchaug soccer club is scheduled for today. All club members are welcome. Elections of new directors is scheduled.

MONDAY

July 2 Durham Senior Lunches Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Astarita, senior café manager, at (860) 3493153.

Middlefield Senior Lunches The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at

Last hurrah before summer Durham 60+ Club celebrated its spring luncheon in the garden room at Sans Souci Restaurant May 30, giving away many door prizes thanks to the generous local merchants and restaurants from Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. The club is now off for the summer but has a few trips planned for all the lobster you can eat, a German Fest and Christmas at the Huke Lau. For more information, call Ellen Cassady at (860) 346-1612 and check the senior poster board at the Durham Activity Center. Left, Vice President Mary Ellen Dontigney; Travel and Cheer Ellen Cassady; President Sue Giuffrida. Below left, members Ned and Ellen Cassady.

Below right: Kit Roberts and retiring hospitality chair Betty Atkinson accepting a bouquet of flowers for her over 17 years of service.

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Bridge Night Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge.

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Bean supper The Women’s Society for Christian Service at the United Churches of Durham will host a community bean supper tonight at 6 p.m. as a fundraising effort to support church and community.

Members of the United Churches family prepare and donate the dishes. The menu includes baked bean, baked corn, mac and cheese, mac and beef in tomato sauce, salads (usually containing produce grown at home), sliced white and brown bread, an assortment of pies, and coffee and tea.

Seating is family style, and “waitresses” clear the table and keep your cup filled. You can also stop by for takeout. A fee is charged.

Senior Girl Scouts from Troop 6289, who have been together for 13 years, were recently honored at the Middlefield/Durham annual leader dinner. The scouts are Erika Trapp, Emily Hayward, Sierra Manning and Sarah Ertle. Not pictured is Myrna Crompton.

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Playing the ‘uke’ offers challenge, camaraderie and fun for all

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times For most of us, when we think of ukuleles, we think of... Hawaii. Surprise? Not really. The soft, swaying sounds created by the string instrument are commonly associated with Hawaiian music, but there’s no need to book a flight to the islands — a local group of faithful ukulele players meets each month at the Middlefield Community Center to jam out, and they are hoping you will join in.

“We love opportunities to have fun together, perform for others and share these opportunities with anyone who is interested, from young to old,” said Cindy Di Lauro, leader/director of the Middlefield Ukulele Club.

“We have a faithful group of

10 to 12 players, but the numbers can reach 18 to 20 at times. I see a nice trend of new people coming in lately, which is exciting.”

Why should you pick up the ukulele and join the Middlefield Ukulele Club? According to Di Lauro, playing the ukulele helps many stagnant past or present guitar players apply their abilities in a new way with the support and enjoyment of others in a group setting, plus a chance to perform, if they desire.

The Middlefield Ukulele Club performs at last year’s Concert-In-The-Park at Peckham with members of the Humble Bees musical group. From left: Kathy Twombly, Cindy Di Lauro, Barry Spencer, Bruce Burchsted, Kim Garvis, Bob Schulte (back), Marv Beloff and Ted Jeffries. Missing are Steve Lazarus, Peter Burch, Diantha Morse and Glenn Hayes.

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Di Lauro herself decided that the “uke” would help with her “too-infrequent” guitar playing. As a child, she had a uke which she took up when her parents started playing for a short time in the late 1950s. After hearing that fellow Middlefielders Marv Beloff and Chris Hurl-

bert are also Uke players, “we started trying to get a group together just to jam, and voila — we finally had a club started (in 2010),” she explained.

“I owe a tremendous debt to Marv Beloff and Bruce Burchsted, of the Humble

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Uke (Continued from page 5) with people of similar interests and various skill levels, plus chances to perform together, it is so much fun and valuable. I enjoy all of the challenges: building skills, learning ... and being encouraged and assisted by some great, generous, moreexperienced players is so rewarding.”

Convinced yet? The group meets monthly on Saturdays (usually the third Saturday of the month), and is open to people from any town who have an interest. Besides Durham and Middlefield, the faithful regulars represent Meriden, Wallingford, Essex, Killingworth and Glastonbury.

This summer, the group will play a gig at the Middlefield Federated Church on

Sunday, July 15. They will also join the Humble Bees at Middlefield’s concert in the park series on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Busy weekend at Lyman Orchards Lyman Orchards celebrated its 12th annual Strawberry Fest and grand opening of the new Golf Center and Apple Nine recently. Once the ribbon cutting festivities were complete at Lyman’s Golf center and Apple Nine Course, golfers hit the links (below). Left: Steve Ciskowski, president and CEO, John (Jack) Lyman Jr., 7th generation Lyman family, and John Lyman III, retired president and executive president at Lyman’s Golf Center and Apple Nine Golf Course grand-opening.

In the near future, club members hope to raise funds to have their own electronics equipment, including PA system, microphones, cables and at least one electric uke to allow them to get out to more venues.

In the meantime, word is out on the benefits of playing the uke. Elementary and middle school educators have expressed interest in using the ukulele in their programs, and the Middlefield Ukulele Club, which is a part of Middlefield Park and Recreation, hopes to draw them in to participate and share knowledge.

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State has no plan for lifeguard at Millers Pond when people stretch beyond their abilities, by going into the pond when they can’t swim or by going in too deep. He said alcohol also plays a part in some drownings.

Among state parks, only Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield had more drownings during the same period. Eleven people have died there in the last 12 years, according to state records.

Despite the deaths, Millers Pond continues to attract hoards of visitors. On June 24, the Durham pond was one of three in the state that drew so many visitors

By Christine Foster Special to the Town Times Millers Pond, on the east side of Durham, is under increased scrutiny after two drownings in the last two years have rekindled concerns about the safety of the popular swimming hole. The latest incident, the death of a 22-year-old Windsor man in April, marked the seventh drowning at the pond since 2000.

Dennis Schain, spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which is responsible for Millers Pond, said the drownings typically happen

that state officials turned away people because the site was filled to capacity. The parks reopened as parking space became available.

Residents have long expressed concerns about the hazards of swimming at this pond. Swimming conditions in some areas at the pond have been described as difficult, even for good swimmers. Among the problems at the site are uneven depth and cold spots.

With two drownings in the past two years, the outcry has increased for more safety measures at the pond. The Board of Selectmen has discussed requests from the

public for a lifeguard at the pond, especially during high traffic times. In April, Durham officials sent a letter to state officials asking for more coverage of the pond during times when it is most likely to be busy. But officials acknowledge that people could still drown even if there was more oversight at Millers Pond.

Squantz Pond, for example, does have a guarded beach, but that has not ended the deaths there.

swimmers to enter the unguarded waters at “your own risk.” He said the state has no plans to change Millers Pond’s designation from an unguarded to guarded beach.

Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield is the closest state park with a swim area with a lifeguard on duty.

“Many, many ponds are attractive for swimmers,” Schain says. “It is hard to be everywhere. We have resource issues to contend with. We encourage people to exercise good judgment and common sense and to swim in designated swim areas with the additional protection of a lifeguard.”

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Letters to the Editor Successful reopening The Durham Historical Society’s reopening celebration on May 12 was a resounding success, and I would like to thank the local townspeople for helping to make it so. Many people of all ages visited to see the various items in our display cases, our continuing renovation project, and to socialize over refreshments.

I would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted in making that day a success.

These volunteers helped in various ways, including completing carpentry projects, moving, sorting and cleaning items, cataloging the collection and assisting with the arrangement of items on display.

There were many large, heavy items to move and the help was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the many local businesses and other non-profits that have supported the society over the years and aided in our ongoing renovations so that we could open the society after a decade long hiatus.

I would like to invite the public to visit us now that we have established regular hours of operation. The historical society will be open

July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will also be open during the Durham Fair, but those hours will be announced in September. We are located at 38 Town House Road, and you can find more information at www.durhamhistoricalsociety.net or by calling (860) 716-5497. Thank you again for all of the wonderful support.

Sarah Atwell, president Durham Historical Society

Driving too fast To the person who hit my cat around 7 a.m. on June 18: you must have been in a big hurry on Route 147 going toward Route 17 when you went around that sharp corner near Maple Avenue and hit my big orange and white cat.

I could hear something happening from my bed — you left 20 feet of skid marks.

You left him there to die and kept going. How could you do that to someone’s beloved pet? I really hope you made it to work on time and it didn’t ruin your day. My daughter was on her way out to school for her finals, and had a presentation to make as she saw him dying near my sign.

He was more than just a

cat to us; he was a part of our family. We rescued him from a dumpster and raised him from three or four weeks, bottle feeding him because he was the runt. He was a really special cat that even our neighbors loved.

It was undoubtedly an accident, but if it was your pet and someone did that to you, how would you feel? Granted, that is bad corner, but judging from the tracks that you left, you were going way too fast! Slow down.

Rosemarie Querns, Durham

What we need People of Middlefield, please wake up and smell the coffee. Skiing at Powder Ridge will now be four seasons thanks to the new technology of artificial snow.

Mr. Hayes will most likely plan to do this. Mr. Leavitt said he definitely would at last week’s EDC meeting.

Four-season skiing will, of course, be very lucrative and a no-brainer compared to a three-month season.

Taxpayers are going to pay approximately $250,000 a year for approximately 15 years to pay off the debt at a time when we need things for the town. We are one of the few school districts that doesn’t have swimming sports because we don’t have a pool. We need funds for Lake Beseck, a fire truck, generators for the Town Hall and the firehouse, office space for our boards, commissions and emergency manager, more space for the Historical Society and seniors. If we could get a fair price for Powder Ridge to, at least, get our money back or alternatively negotiate a deal with the buyer that

he/she re-invest back into the community to help us with these needs, that also should be acceptable. I am speaking only as a taxpayer who cares about the quality of life, not as a politician or a greedy person.

Susan K. Heuberger Middlefield

Let’s listen This letter is in response to the angry and illogical letter (“Petty Politics”) published last week regarding Powder Ridge in Middlefield.

Ninety-five percent of all Middlefield citizens want a ski recreation area. Most citizens want a win/win situation.

Those who attended the BOS meeting in question were Middlefield officers and volunteers — leaders who have contributed time and energy to make Middlefield a great place to live.

They included the town treasurer, past and present members of the BOF and past and present commissioners on the EDC, the HA, P&Z and Inland-Wetlands Commission. Last week’s letter dismissed these speakers as members of a political party and ignored the thoughtfulness and dedication of volunteers. Middlefield citizen-leaders have opinions and points of view.

Political affiliation was not a major factor. Their concerns were important.

Some speakers, including the present writer, were concerned about the loss of open space in the proposed PR deal. Other people wanted commissions to examine the financial records and the business plan. If these opinions were considered and

Friday, June 29, 2012 not dismissed by the BOS, we could get along.

Last week’s letter writer illogically assumed that if one does not accept the entire deal in all its facets, then one wants nothing. But the citizen-leaders’ concerns were not black and white.

Their concerns could modify rather than “derail” a contract. There are many shades of gray.

Let’s make a deal for Powder Ridge that is a win/win for the town and Brownstone. Let’s listen to each other.

Alma Elder, Middlefield

Wrong lesson A response to the Letter to the Editor in the June 22 issue of the Town Times titled “Wants To Play Ball”: I am not sure how old this boy is. I do believe that at certain ages all players/students should be treated as if they are all equal, but it is also poor parenting to tell our kids throughout their childhood that they are good enough even when they are not. There were probably many father to son lessons that could have been taught during this lack of playing time experience; I think I would have chosen a different one.

It is okay to teach our kids to be tough in times of adversity, to deal with bad coaches, bad teachers and to also deal with their own faults. If we instead allow (or encourage) them to quit when things don’t go right, we are setting them up for disappointing lives. In life, as we all know, things sometimes don’t go right. It may be a See Lesson, page 21

Election letters policy In keeping with the policy of the Record-Journal, letters to the editor regarding any candidates or issues that involve the political season (ends Nov. 6 Election Day), Town Times will only accept and publish letters that are 100 words or less. The last edition for which we will publish letters of a political nature is Oct. 26. We ask writers to focus on their candidate’s worthiness for office and refrain from personal attacks on individuals.

As always, we reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish a letter. Letters should contain contact information, including, full name, address and phone number. Only your name and town will be published. Letters on other topics will continue to be accepted up to a 300 word limit. Send letters to news@towntimes.com or Town Times, P.O. Box 265 Middlefield, CT 06455.

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Hand-sewn pillowcases give seniors “sweet dreams” Krasnicki, recreation A few months ago, Julie Annecchino director at Twin Memorial School Maples. Annecchino sixth grader Kate said, “It was great to Annecchino wrote a see how happy it proposal and premade them. I’m so proud of what we sented it to the Student Senate at were able to accomplish.” Krasnicki Memorial School and Principal and the nursing staff were very Kevin Brough. The proposal was to touched. One of the nurses even raise money, buy fabric and find brought in a cake as a thank you to volunteers to help her in her quest the kids. to make a pillowcase for each of the Julie Annecchino is Kate An44 residents at Twin Maples assistnecchino’s mother. ed living center in Durham.

Her proposal was accepted, and a fundraiser was created to help raise money. She also raised money on her own and was fortunate enough to match the school’s effort. She met with the recreation director at Twin Maples who was very excited about this outreach.

Thirteen students met in the school’s cafeteria after school to participate in the “Sweet Dreams” Pillowcase Sewing Day on Thursday, June 14, including four faculty members and five parents. Because Above, Memorial students Kate of all this help, it took less than two hours to make 44 pillowcases in an Annecchino and Seamus Doyle efficient assembly line. What a crew deliver the pillowcases to Twin — and what fun!

Maples in Durham. Below, On June 19, Annecchino and fellow student Seamus Doyle delivered “Sweet Dreams” Pillowcase Sewing Day at Memorial School. the pillowcases to each resident at Photos by Jen Christenson Twin Maples with the help of Amy

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...Sunday morning seat. Victoria Footit (above) camps out waiting for a blessing for her calf, Ruby, at the annual Blessing of the Animals service held June 24. ...pastoral posture. Pastor Dale Azevedo (below left) stoops to bless chocolate lab Chewbaca, pet of the Burtt family of Durham, pictured with dad Tim and daughter Madison. ...pet. Four feet was the norm at the Blessing of the Animals service of the Middlefield Federated Church. Dogs outnumbered other attending animals, including cats, cows, bunnies and a horse and this chicken, owned and held by Anna Flaws and being introduced to Johna Diaz (below). Photos by Sue VanDerzee

Paws Place: Jessie and Lola Two female cocker spaniels need to be adopted to a good home. They are free and can be adopted together or go to separate families. Both are

spayed and updated on their shots, and are great around children and other animals. Jessie (below) is 10 years old, is very mellow and keeps to herself. Lola (above) is 6 years old, loves to play and enjoys attention.

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‘Don’t ever take no for an answer’ Jesse Siegel, salutatorian CRHS graduation speech Good evening classmates, family members, friends, guests, teachers, Board of Ed members, and people currently reading this in the Town Times. I’d like to welcome you to the graduation ceremony for Coginchaug’s Class of 2012.

Well, looks like we made it. I still can’t believe that I’m up here making this speech tonight. I still remember when I was about 11 years old, sitting in this auditorium at my sister’s graduation. I remember looking up at the valedictorian and salutatorian, and I remember thinking, “Wow. One day when I’m graduating from high school, I really hope that that’s not me. Because I don’t want to write a speech.” But, of course, now as I’m standing here today, I’ve come to realize that getting to make this speech is a privilege and an honor. It’s a

privilege because a lot of people are willing to pay money to have their name mentioned in a speech. And it’s an honor because I get to address everyone on this special night and share just a little bit of what I’ve learned in this crazy four years.

I really have learned a lot in my time at this school. I learned exciting new things in classes, ranging from math and science to business and religion. I kind of learned whose America it is.

I learned that ‘apple’ and ‘push it’ are not acceptable things to chant at a basketball game. And I learned never ever to let the Romanoff’s cats out (some of you know what goes down after that happens). Sadly, I never did learn what Rockfall is. [Note: Shortly after giving this speech I learned what Rockfall is, thanks Mrs. Viccaro!] But all joking aside, I have learned a lot of important lessons here at

CRHS, and one of the most memorable ones came during our trip to Spain this April. Reál Madrid, one of the world’s most famous soccer teams, was playing. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a soccer fan. So, being the good American that I am, I chose not to go. I had the night free to explore Madrid, along with Zach LaVigne who was also not at the game. Now, we had noticed that a few blocks from our hotel, the Spanish language version of The Lion King on Broadway was being performed. This seemed like a perfect way to spend the night until the lady at the box office burst our bubble with the information that the show was sold out. “No tickets?” we asked.

“Nada.” So there we were, dejected and disappointed, wandering through the dark streets. We explored the city for awhile, but wherever we went, that giant illuminated lion stared down at us from

the façade in the distance, looking disgusted that we gave up so easily. Somehow a few hours later we found ourselves back in front of the glowing theater, wishing there was some way for us to get inside.

Then, suddenly, we noticed him — Jesse Siegel gives his salutatorian a scruffy lookspeech at graduation. ing man wearing a trench coat near us, his asked in our best Spanish if eyes darting back and forth he was selling tickets. The nervously like he was up to man claimed that he had no good. As we watched him, bought tickets for his family we noticed that he was inter- but had two extra, which he mittently flashing pieces of would sell to us for face valpaper out from under his ue. Now you might be thinkcoat that appeared to be tick- ing this sounds too good to ets. We were apprehensive be true — I certainly was. about even talking to this See Salutatorian, page 17 man, but we went over and

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Justin Michael Adams Nicholas Ignacio Agramonte Cody Russell Aitken Calvin Eugene Alderete Melissa Ann Ambrose Megan Louise Andrulis Nicholas Stephen Augeri Stacey Ann Backstrom Melanie Rose Badin Samuel Jacob Baker Nicholas Christian Bartholomew Brent Paul Beckert James George Berardino Tyler William Berry Audrey Rose Biesak Evan Joseph Birney Lucas Andres Bogdanski Shelby Rose Boris Oliver Francis Bouteiller Collin Wesley Boylin Andrea Lynn Braga Anthony David Brockett Robert James Brooks Taylor Jenny Burton Zachary Ford Callan

Emily Jean Carria Laurel Adrienne Chausse Melissa Elizabeth Conway Alec Robert Corazzini Andrew Joseph Cote Christopher Robert Crandall Kasey Lynn Crompton Myrna Margaret Crompton Kayla Lynn Dacunto Tyler Bolin Davis Morgan Ashlie DeBaise Nicole Marie DeBaise Luis Alberto DeGouveia Jacqueline Nicole Digertt Jeffrey Woodrow Dills Sarah Victoria DiSilvestro Elizabeth Laura DiVincentis Tyler Joseph Doherty Ethan Lewis Donecker Shawn Matthew Donovan Krystle Marie Doyle Molly Rose Dudko Mark James Edwards Sarah Elizabeth Tausta Ertle Lauren Marie Esposito Rachel Diane Foley

Stacey Ann Fumiatti Andrew James Ganaros Kevin Paul Gawron Melissa Marie Gerardi Alec Giorgio Giacco Dylan Alexander Gilbert Zalla Kimberly Giuffrida Sarah Marie Graichen Tyler Paul Gray Emily Margaret Halligan Nikoli Scott Halligan Marielle Jean Handley Garrett Brian Hax Timothy Stephen Hayes Derek Logan Heer Meagan Jean Hettrick Katelyn Jean Hill Brock Aaron Hoyt Kyle North Hoyt Alyssa Ann Iannotti Ivan Christopher Johnson Samantha Theresa Kaika Zev Ian Kartiganer Mark Andrew Kelly Devin Marie Kokoszka Abigail Joyce Kotlarz Alexander Vilmos Kovacs Nicole Dorothy L’Heureux Zachary Bryan LaVigne Timothy Allen Leaver Emma Selene Staats Lerman

Kyle James Rizzo Emily Laura Romanoff Spencer Jade Root Kevin Daniel Ruffino-Smith Brandon Allen Russ Cassandra Joan Saldibar Ryan Robert Salke Taylor Bishop Salva Laura Michelle Scianna Megan Lynn Sherman-Baumann Jesse Kyle Siegel Jennifer Michele Siena Carley Marie St. Amand Samantha Lyn Szymaszek Jacob Robert Teitelbaum Alyssa Lee Tiedemann Tyler Morgan Tirone Adam Charles Twombly Steven Edward Tyc Nina Vernali Rachel Mary-Catherine Viccaro Ana Raquel Villela Erikson Gen Wasyl Rebecca Lillian Weir Stephanie Lynn White Amanda Katherine Young Christopher Thomas Ziemba

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Salutatorian (Continued from page 13) We had been incessantly warned about thieves in this city, what if this man was just trying to swindle two naïve American kids? They weren’t even real tickets, just pieces of paper with barcodes printed on them. I had a bad feeling that we were about to fall for a trick and those papers would be nothing more than souvenirs of the 100 Euros we just gave away. Zach and I conferred, and we agreed that this was very risky and probably

very stupid. But we must have gotten sucked into the magic of that glowing theater, because somehow our minds were already made up. We had to take the risk and trust this shady figure.

He smiled when we told him we would buy the tickets, and 100 Euros later we were standing in line. My heart was pounding, and Hakuna Matata (or as they say in the Spanish version, Hakuna Matata) was the farthest thing from my mind as I waited, imagining every scenario of being told our tickets were fake. I fumbled with the paper as I handed it to the man with the barcode

scanner. I closed my eyes, expecting the worse, but all I heard was a friendly beep and “Enjoy the show.” Sure enough I was inside the theater. I looked back into the throng of people outside and located the man in the trench coat. And as I gave him a nod of appreciation he returned it with one of the most genuine smiles and waves I have ever seen. He really was an honest man, watching a play with his family, not even trying to make a profit.

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sons to expect it to be an unfriendly place. But we cannot forget that there are just as many reasons to be optimistic, because there is so much good out there. Sometimes it’s easy to see the bad in a person or a situation, but always try to find that good as well. If I had listened to my cynical instincts I would have missed out on an amazing show. I saw that sometimes you just need to take a risk and put yourself out there to get what you really want. And don’t just wander through those dark streets when there’s a show you want to see playing.

Make it happen. No matter how much of a long shot it seems, be persistent. I’ve always said that this class has big things in its future. And 25 years from now, when we have our class reunion — (which Billy and I have started planning, by the way.

Everyone will be getting black sweatpants and they’ll

all fit perfectly, it’ll be great) — I know I will be surrounded by a lot of extremely successful people. And I don’t mean people with lots of money and fancy cars, because those cars would probably just get hit in the student parking lot. I mean people who were successful in finding a path that they were passionate about and working hard to pursue it. This class really does have so much potential. So I guess my parting advice to all of you is simple: Find something you care about, something that will really make you happy. And once you have that goal, make it happen. Don’t ever take no for an answer, because even if they tell you the show is sold out, there’s always a way in, even if you don’t see it right away.

Good luck class of 2012.

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What was different, besides the faces and the names on the program, were the stories shared at the podium. While the sentiment was familiar, I knew that each student came away from CRHS having learned something unique but all equally valuable.

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The outdoor celebration following the ceremony was just as I remembered. Students posed for pictures with their loved ones, accepting bouquets and kisses and well wishes all around. I smiled to see groups of students “strike a Zeus” and other silly poses as a last hurrah with their friends.

As fireworks bloomed above the bustling celebration, I saw that the students truly epitomized what class president Billy Malcolm said at the beginning of the night: “Love your life. Perfect your life. I am and will always be a Blue Devil.”

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Kerry Egan, Sean Harper and Colleen McLaughlin, of Durham, were awarded the 2012 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience.

Kingswood Oxford School, West Hartford, announced the following residents as honor roll students for the second semester.

Warren C. Hadley, Jr., Celine Haeberly, Casey LaTorre, Abigail Mancinelli, of Durham; Benjamin Koza, of Middlefielod.

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Bryant University, Rhode Island - Ryan Sirios, of Durham.

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Ithaca College, NY Alexander Trocino, of Rockfall.

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Web poll results This week, we asked our online readers, “How do you/will you celebrate the Fourth of July?” Here are the results: Fireworks: 17% BBQ, picnic or party: 25% Visit a fort, park, monument or museum: 0% Read the Declaration of Independence: 0% Other: 17% More than one of the above: 42%

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Boyle commits to Boston College

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

Boyle has played football since he was 6 years old on the North Branford Youth program because Middlefield, his hometown, didn’t have a program. His then head coach, Steve Saunders, pushed him hard, and he’s

grateful for that push. He also credits his dad, Kevin Boyle, for “throwing the football in the backyard all those summer nights.”

Xavier’s Tim Boyle signed to Boston College.

While he is thankful the recruiting process is over with and he can focus on his senior year, Boyle says he looks forward to a good career in college. “I have to thank God, he’s blessed me,” he said. “He has given me a good situation in my life. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next.”

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Tim Boyle will be a senior next year at Xavier High School, but he’s already committed to Boston College for the following year to play quarterback for the BC Eagles. “Boston College was the first to offer me a full scholarship,” said Boyle.

“When I found out I wanted to go to BC, I jumped on it.”

Boyle, 17, cited “great academics”, “amazing coaches” and “an offense that fits me really well” as reasons he was sold on the school. Additionally, his entire family lives in Massachusetts and he reportedly felt “really, really comfortable {at BC}.”

“Comfort-ability is a huge thing,” he explained. “You ask yourself, ‘where do you feel wanted, safe, warm and get a homey-feel?’” BC gave him that feeling.

Though he is excited about his college football experience, Boyle does not want to lose sight of what’s in his immediate future.

“My recruiting is done with, I’m committed to BC,” he said, “but I’m focused on my senior year of high school. I owe it to my teammates not to check out early — I will give them my all.”

In 2010 and 2011, Xavier went undefeated and won the state championships.

Boyle says he is expecting a championship his senior year.

Since he refuses to “check out early,” Boyle said he will work on being a leader and being a good quarterback.

“You can always improve your footwork, accuracy,” he explained. “All the things that make a quarterback good.”

Speaking of good quarterbacks, Boyle said his role model is quarterback Tom Brady from the New England Patriots, stating “he handles himself well with the press. He doesn’t let it go to his head. He controls his ego. I like how he can control the hype. He is the best quarterback in the league.”

But Boyle was quick to say he doesn’t want to be like someone else. “I want to be the next Tim Boyle,” he said.

“I want to be the next me.”

But would he like to play pro football? “Every athlete dreams of going to the pros,” Boyle said, and he is no exception. Do I want to think about that? Yes. But I have to focus on school, I have to stay on the ground.”

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2012 Coginchaug Little League Champions

Friday, June 29, 2012

Working on Olympic dream

Anderson Lawn Care won the title of “Coginchaug Little League Champions of 2012.” The team started off in the bottom of the first with an “out of the park” home run from Luke Garofalo. Strong pitching from Cam Biro and closing with Luke Garofalo, great fielding from Chris Onofrio, Trevor Anderson, Jake Woznyk, Andrew Gleason, AJ Kleczkowski, Zack Satagaj, Kayden Fujio, TJ Vallone and Peter Onofrio, they brought their team to a 6-9 win over “The Whole Enchilada.” With the management of Lou Garofalo and coaches Ken Vallone and Bill Biro, the team ended the regular season in first place, then went all the way to a championship win.

Jagur Layman, a fifth grader at Memorial School, recently traveled to Birmingham, England with Team USA for BMX in which the team won overall out of 40 countries. It was Jagur’s second trip with Team USA, and he hopes to continue toward his Olympic dream.

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