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RSD13 recognizes student leaders, Teacher of the Year
Friday, December 22, 2017
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Regional School District 13’s Board of Education recognized the work of a teacher and two students at its Wednesday, Dec. 13 meeting. Deborah Mariani, awarded the school district’s Teacher of the Year, has a dual coaching role. She has been a reading instructional coach at Memorial Middle School for five years. She also serves as the assistant coach for the Coginchaug Basketball Club’s sixth-grade girls travel team and coaches Coginchaug Little League softball. Memorial Principal Debra Stone said Mariani is a natural leader and helps teachers increase the rigor of academics at Memorial. “It takes things like perseverance, trust, knowledge, sacrifice, a thick skin, a gentle word and a willingness to do See School, A2
Members of the Durham Volunteer Fire Company, community members, friends and family of Christopher Sokol gathered at the firehouse recently to unveil Sokol's Eagle Scout project. A member of Boy Scout Troop 27, Sokol spent the last year planning, meeting with town organizations and raising $10,000 to erect a monument to honor the courageous members of the Durham Volunteer Fire Company.
School board to work more closely with towns Two recent agreements could improve relations between Regional School District 13 and the towns of Durham and Middlefield. Since cuts to the state budget have impacted both towns’ budgets,
RSD13 must absorb its share of budget reductions, both town’s boards of selectmen say. At the request of Durham and Middlefield’s selectmen, the school board will form a financial committee to address the impact of the state budget, made up of members of the school board and
and Durham passed the same resolution on Dec. 11. The Middlefield Board of FiThe school board has a com- nance also passed the resomittee devoted to managing lution, on Dec. 5. school finances, the Educational Resources Committee. The school board voted 5-3 in favor of the request at its Middlefield passed a resolu- Dec. 13 meeting. Dissenters tion requesting the estabon the school board cited lishment of a financial com- concerns about the town mittee on Dec. 4 having too much influence representatives from both towns.
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the work,” Stone said. “In our entire district, our staff is better because of the things she has done within her department in coaching, and in my school as our literacy coach.” Mariani said she feels fortunate to work with staff who are passionate about education. “As the role of coach,” she
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Regional School District 13 Board of Education chairman Robert Moore, left, and Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi, right, pose with Coginchaug seniors Alexander Stephan and Charlotte Planeta at school board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Lauren Takores, Town Times
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said, “it really allows me to see the common thread that’s woven throughout our district, and what that is what’s best for our students.”
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Two Coginchaug Regional High School seniors also won awards recently. The Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents awarded Charlotte Planeta and Alexander Stephan with the Superintendent/Student Recognition
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Regional School District 13 Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi, left, and Board of Education chairman Robert Moore pose with Teacher of the Year Deborah Mariani, literacy coach at Memorial Middle School, at school board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Lauren Takores, Town Times
Award for leadership service to the school, academic achievement and community service.
mentary and special education and Stephan’s interest lies in high school music education.
RSD13 Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi said the two students have something in common: they both want to pursue careers in education.
According to a news release, Planeta has served the community through DECA, the Scholarship Committee, the Teacher Cadet Program and the National Honor Society.
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Stephan is in the top 10 of his class and received many academic awards. He’s also been involved with band, choir and musical theater, serving as director of the middle school production of “Annie” last year. LTakores@record-journal.com 203-317-2212 Twitter: @LCTakores
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FRIENDS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT State Rep. Vincent Candelora; Deputy House Republican Leader, state Rep. Themis Klarides; House Republican Leader, and state Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, Ranking Member of the legislature’s Public Safety Committee; accepted a 2017 Legislative Award from the CT Police Chiefs Association at the organization’s recent annual winter meeting. The CPCA Legislative Award is presented to legislators that have stood out amongst others and supported police issues. During the 2017 legislative session, Candelora, Klarides and Sredzinski were instrumental in blocking a bill that reduced officers’ ability to protect the public and one that would strip them of their constitutional rights.
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Recently, a letter was sent out from the athletic director to members of booster clubs (parents) and coaches that the district and the Benchwarmers had negotiated for months to try and reach a middle ground to bring back the traditional banquet format. It also stated that in a failed attempt to reach an agreement, the Benchwarmers decided to table all banquet funds to the district and that there would not be seasonal banquets this year.
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Over the past 50 years, the Benchwarmers have changed names, meeting places, members and many other things that time has a tendency to make one forget but we haven’t changed our driving force, the love of athletics and our athletes. In 1986, the club offered to sponsor a seasonal banquet format that gave each sport recognition at the conclusion of the particular season. The club continued this tradition every year up to 2016-17 when the district decided to change the format of the seasonal banquets which excluded a catered meal for the athletes. They district did not ask the Benchwarmers for any assistance in financing the newly formatted event. In November of this year, the Benchwarmers made an offer to the district to bring back the catered meal and sponsor the three seasonal banquets as before and offered approximately $7,500 for the three seasonal banquets. The athletic director responded to the club that it was a good idea but that “the banquets will need to be primarily planned and executed by the Benchwarmers. This includes the date/time/location/emcee/ order of events, etc.” After careful consideration to his response, the Benchwarmers felt that it was not the clubs responsibility to organize and run a school event and that the district should shoulder that responsibility as they have for the past 30 years. The philosophy of the club is to promote athletics in the high school, but not to take over any of the duties and responsibilities of the board of education. As in previous years the Benchwarmers would gladly pay for it. With that said, if there was going to be stipulation by the district in accepting the offer from the Benchwarmers then the offer would be tabled for this school year.
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The Benchwarmers would like to make it clear to the community that an offer was made to the district to sponsor three seasonal banquets and that offer was not accepted as it stood. There were not months of negotiating, only an exchange of three emails. Lastly, it was never a consideration by the Benchwarmers to hold one banquet at the end of the school year.
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The Durham Public Library is scheduled to be closed Saturday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 25.
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‘Twas the night before Christmas and I whipped Santa into shape My dear Santa, I saw a recipe on the Internet for asparagus puffs, but I’m not making them for you because I do not have the desire to be in the kitchen for one moment longer than is absolutely necessary, and because I have a dearth of culinary skills. You dodged the bullet on that one. However, I am thinking of forwarding the recipe to the Mrs.
Dear Santa, I recently sent you a letter and now here comes another one. I know how busy you are this time of year, but I do hope you have time to read this.
Please don’t take this the wrong way. We all love our jolly, portly Santa. We all know that a skinny Santa would just not be the same thing. But your girth is considerable, and I don’t think it would hurt to take some precautions, health-wise. I realize you need enough of a belly to “shake like a bowl full of jelly,” but let’s not add any extra poundage, shall we? That sleigh can only hold so much, and we need you to be able to get off the ground on Christmas Eve. This is going to make me sound like a party pooper, but I’m going to leave you healthy snacks, not the cookies that are your normal fare on that blessed night. You are going to need all the energy you can muster, and though the sweets would initially put the giddy-up in your giddy-up-and-go, you would have a sugar crash in short order, and I fear that that dip in your energy will have you curling up in some corner of your sleigh and taking a little nap, and we can’t have that. People are counting on you. I’ll be leaving treats that have some staying power, although you may not consider them treats.
Your beverage, though I’m sure it’s not your beverage of choice, is apt to run along the lines of a smoothie made with fruit and almond milk. No, you may not have a hot toddy. You may help yourself to a cup of green tea if you are really tuckered out. I repeat, no hot toddy. My dear Santa, I saw a recipe on the Internet for asparagus puffs, but I’m not making them for you be-
cause I do not have the desire to be in the kitchen for one moment longer than is absolutely necessary, and because I have a dearth of
I think she and I need to have a little chat. It wouldn’t hurt for her to substitute a fruit cup every now and then for those hot fudge sundaes you love. Because I adore you so, and I want to keep you around for a few more centuries, I’ll also leave you a Fitbit. I’ve See Carr, A24
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Winter energy aid available Operation Fuel and its statewide network of fuel banks are accepting energy assistance applications for the upcoming heating season. Families and individuals who are in financial crisis and need energy assistance should call 211 to find their closest fuel bank. Operation Fuel is the only organization in Connecticut that provides year-round emergency energy assistance statewide. Last year, Operation Fuel provided more than $3.3 million in energy assistance to nearly 7,900 households. Almost half of the people helped by the nonprofit were either elderly or children.
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with Japan. He was awarded several medals for his service. Following his military service he enrolled back in college at Brown University where he majored in chemistry. At this time he was also offered a professional baseball contract. After much thought, he made the difficult decision to complete his academic commitment and become a chemist. He ultimately spent over 30 years as a research chemist at Uniroyal. As a consummate sports fan, he could always be found at a grandchild’s game or any other event going on at the fields or in the gym. He enthusiastically followed Todd’s coaching career. He is survived by three sons, Todd and Cheryl (Durham), Gary and Beth (Middlefield), Bill (Middletown); and eight grandchildren, Keri, Craig, Taylor, Connor, Nate, Taylor, Jake and Casandra; also one step-grandchild, Austin (PA). He and Joanne moved the family to
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Senior Happenings Durham Senior Center
Luncheon – The Durham Senior Center’s board has scheduled a soup and salad luncheon for Friday, Jan. 5, noon to 2 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. Beth Payne, director of the Dudley Farm Museum, is scheduled to discuss the great Blizzard of 1888. The program is free to residents of Durham and Middlefield. Reservations are required. Call Jaclyn at 860-349-3153. Newsletter - To receive the Durham Senior Newsletter, featuring programs and events, call Jaclyn at 860349-3153 or email jcaturano@townofdurhamct.org. Middlefield Senior Center
Holiday closing – Middlefield Senior and Social Services Department is scheduled to be closed Monday, Dec. 25; Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 1. Middlefield Food Bank – The food bank is in need of laundry soap, personal care items, toilet paper, paper towels and other sundry items. Weekly Fun Excursions – Middlefield and Durham Senior Bus trips provide transportation to activities and out-of-county medical appointments. No trips are scheduled during the Christmas holiday. For more information, call 860-346-0121, press 2. Trips – The Middlefield & Durham Senior Activity Bus
is for all seniors in Middlefield and Durham. Suggestions for new, interesting places are accepted. For more information, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-3497121 or Jaclyn Lehet at 860349-3153. Out of county medical – To book an out of county medical trip, call 860-349-0212, press 2. (48-hour notice is required). Energy Assistance – Seniors, age 60 or older, in need of energy assistance, call Susan D’Orvilliers to schedule an appointment at 860-3497121. Seeking ideas - The Senior Center is looking for new programs to offer. Share thoughts and suggestions with Sue D’Orvilliers, 860-
349-7121. Volunteers needed - Volunteers are sought to be a member of the Middlefield Senior Advisory Committee or Middlefield Community Services Council. For more information and to volunteer, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Weekly exercise – Monday and Friday, regular exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Wednesday, yoga, 7:45 a.m. Bridge players - Bridge games are scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. Knowledge of how to play bridge is required. Free blood pressure screen-
ings - Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. Senior lunches - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals provided to residents of Middlefield and Durham, 60 years and older. For more information, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Senior, social service hours Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Durham Activity Center
Lunch - Hot lunch is served Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the Durham Activity Center.
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Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Durham that the second instalment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes and the total Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax on the Grand List of 2016 are due and payable to the Town of Durham on January 1, 2018. On November 27th the Board of Selectmen amended the town budget and revised the mil rate to 37.58; lowering the total amount due on Real Estate and Personal property taxes. Motor Vehicle bills were not affected. A new bill will be sent for the 2nd installment of Real Estate. Any overpaid bills will be refunded beginning in February following the collection period. View and/or pay tax bills online at www.townofdurhamct.org Choose “View & Pay Taxes” from the left side of the home page. or payments may be mailed to: Town of Durham, P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422.
Hours for the Tax Collector’s office are Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am -3:00pm. Additional hours for this collection period will be Saturday January 27, 2018; from 10:00am-12:00pm and the first Tuesday of each month 8:30am - 7:00pm Martin French, CCMC - Tax Collector - Town of Durham, CT
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Happy Holidays from the Lyman Orchards’ family to your family. As we turn the calendar toward a new (and fruitful) year, the Apple Barrel will close for the season on December 31st. Until then, the Apple Barrel is open and continues to offer its award-winning pies & bakery goods, made-to-order sandwiches and salads, as well as Lyman’s own eco-apples. The Player Course will be open to play golf throughout the winter, weather permitting, and golf instruction is available at The Golf Center, by appointment. We look forward to seeing you next spring, when the Apple Barrel opens on March 17, 2018.
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engagements | weddings | anniversaries | births
MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL JOHN FIORE
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Caroline Marie Malcolm and Michael John Fiore were joined in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at St. Catherine of Genoa Church in Somerville, Mass. A reception followed at the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge, Mass. The maid of honor was Hannah Malcolm, sister of the bride. The best man was Eric Schwartz, best friend of the groom.
Danielle (Dee) Wilcox and Andrew (AJ) Harriger, of East Hampton, are excited to announce the arrival of their son, Tobias Rain Wilcox-Harriger. Tobias arrived on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was welcomed by three siblings, Adelaide, Sylas and Elias WilcoxHarriger.
Caroline is the daughter of Jim and Millicent Malcolm, of Middlefield. She is a 2007 graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School, and a graduate of Northeastern University. She is the development manager for Farm Aid in Cambridge, Mass., and is plans to complete her master’s degree in sustainability at Harvard University. Michael is the son of NitaBaier and the late Dr. William Fiore, of Rochester, N.Y. He is a graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School, and The College of the Holy Cross. He is the owner and executive producer of 44-1, a music production company based in Boston, Mass. The newlyweds were engaged on New Year’s Eve 2016 in the North End of Boston in Massachusetts. Caroline and Michael reside in Somerville, Mass.
Adult education Adult education offers free classes for Durham and Middlefield residents ready to earn their high school diploma. English classes for non-English speaking residents are also available for all proficiency levels. Day and evening classes are
available in Middletown, Killingworth and Old Saybrook. Enrollment is ongoing. No charge for area residents. For more information, call 860-343-6044.
Local skaters fall in opener LymanHall-Haddam-Killingworth-Coginchaug lost 4-3 in overtime playing up against Division II North Haven Saturday at the Northford Ice Pavillion. North Haven’s Andrew Carmody got things started for the Indians 4:03 into the first period. Carmody slipped in behind the defenders and got himself a breakaway and buried it.
Proud maternal grandparents are Dan and Cindy Wilcox, of Middlefield and Essex; and paternal grandparents are Russ and Joyce Harriger, of Charlotte, N.C. Also celebrating Tobias’s arrival are the following: maternal aunt and uncle, Stephanie and Christopher Monette, of West Brookfield, Mass.; paternal uncle and aunt, Matt and Joselyn Harriger, of Mooresville, N.C.; maternal great-grandparents, Norman and Charlene Wilcox, of Deep River, and Frank Wielgosz and Deanna Kochanski, of Southington; and paternal great-grandmother, Hazel Harriger, of New Castle, Pa.
Lyman Hall’s Scott Bradley scored one of his own 8:44 into the period off assists from TJIsleib and Jared Sullivan. North Haven responded all of 30 seconds later on a goal by Al Tancreti. C.J. Kenny scored for the Indians two minutes after that. The Trojans closed to within 3-2 with six minutes remaining in the period. Kyle Roberts scored a beautiful goal from the slot that was, See Hockey, A21
Calendar Friday, Dec. 22
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Saturday, Dec. 30
Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Hale Ray, 7 p.m.
Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Windsor Locks, away, 7 p.m.
Boys swimming – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth, 4 p.m.
Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Daniel Hand at Northford Ice Pavillion, 3 p.m.
Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at CRHS, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 23
Thursday, Dec. 28
Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Joel Barlow at Danbury Ice Arena.
Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Guilford, away, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 29 Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Creed, away, 6:30 p.m.
Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. NorwalkMcMahon at Northford Ice Pavilion, 1 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8 Meeting – The Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic is planned for noon. Following the meeting, Bingo is planned for a fee. The public is welcome. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join
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School Notes College planning The Coginchaug Regional High School guidance department has scheduled its annual Junior College Planning Night for Thursday, Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m., in the CRHS auditorium. The guidance department plans an overview of the college process. Representatives from Central Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac University plan to discuss the admis-
sions process.
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Honors – Daniel Dumont, Owen Griffin, MatteoLockwood, Anthony Melluzzo, Nicholas Morin, Leo Slight of Durham; Kyle Kupec, Hunter Schmidt of Middlefield.
Local students named to the first quarter honor roll at Vinal Technical High School: High honors – Jacob Amendola, Bailey Matuskiewicz, Paul Patenaude, Timothy Smith, Robert Walling of Durham; Jordan Eldridge,
Scholarship The Rockfall Foundation an-
nounced the Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, which recognizes an area high school student who demonstrates leadership and initiative in promoting conservation, preservation, restoration or environmental education. Students must describe their role in an environmental project and its impact. Application deadline
is 4 p.m., Friday, March 2. For more information and an application, visit www.rockfallfoundation.org or call 860-347-0340. The Town Times prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student.
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Letters to the Editor Animal abuse To the editor: I live in Middlefield, on Burt Drive. I feed two cats; an orange and white tabby, and a buff colored Persian mix. They are both very timid .One is at my door around 7 a.m. He is hungry and cold. Recently he had a ball of ice frozen on his foot (he finally got it off ) and he also is wearing an old flea collar. Both of these cats need a warm place to be. The owners of these cats should be arrested for animal abuse. This is winter. These cats are freezing. I have been trying to catch them and when I do they will have shelter and food and a new owner. What kind of person leaves
animals out in this kind of weather? The owners of these cats need to wake up and take take care of their animals.
We are collecting toys and crafts again this year to honor our cancer warrior. We hope you can help us keep Brenna’s memory alive by dropping off a new craft item or small toy at 500 Powder Hill Road, Durham. We also collect monetary donations made payable to The Brenna Zettergren Memorial Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax deductible charity, and are registered with Amazon Smiles.
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All you need to do is give them a warm place to stay and food. That's not so much to ask. Place a bowl of water outside your door, and see how long it takes to freeze. The cats will freeze to death. You are the problem. Be the solution. This is not only in Middlefield, but everywhere. Irresponsible pet owners.should be ashamed of themselves and arrested for animal abuse. Helen DeArmona Middlefield
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Coginchaug Regional High School Student News
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Carving His Way into the Pen Business By Sarah LeMere
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Eric DeBrum is a senior at Coginchaug who has a very unique hobby: he makes custom wooden pens and sells them. He started woodworking a little over two years ago during his sophomore year and is building himself a client base. “I got into pens, which was one of my beginner projects, and I just went off with it,” DeBrum said. “I just took everything I possibly could out of it. I started to make high-end pens and making them for
people as gifts, and I kept going from there.” DeBrum designs the pens himself and makes the wooden components in his garage workshop, only buying some metal parts. He uses basic tools and mainly uses a lathe to carve the wood down and get it to the finished look. He also uses a bandsaw to cut it down; for some woods, he uses a table saw. From start to finish, making a pen can take him up to two hours.
“My shop took me--to get the shop where I really wanted it--took me probably a year-and-a-half of just going on Craigslist and looking at tools, but my shop is always going,” DeBrum explained. “I’m still looking at tools that I’m going to buy, and there’s always stuff I’m going to add to it; it’s always a work in progress for me.” Along with basic wooden pens, he also makes custom pens. When he is
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Community Round-Up Raises Over $3K “Coco” Tells Tale of Death in a Vibrant World of Life By Jackson Volenec & Patrick Kearney
On Saturday Dec. 2, Regional School District 13 hosted the Community Round-Up at Coginchaug Regional High School. As of Dec. 15, the CRU raised 14,624 food items and $3,406 in cash and gift cards for the Amazing Grace Food Pantry.
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Recipes------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Music Reviews--------------------------------------------------- 4 Garofalo , O’Sullivan to Play Baseball in College------- 5 Indoor Track Warms Up for Winter------------------------ 6 Unified Sports Alumni Basketball Game----------------- 6 Sports Coverage ----------------------------------------------- 7 Sports Coverage ----------------------------------------------- 8
In recent years, Pixar is back on the rise releasing original films such as Inside Out (which had received high praise in 2015), and their newest movie Coco. Pixar used to be the undisputed kings of the animated movie market. They had dominated the industry since their debut film, “Toy Story,” in 1995, and up until their end to the trilogy in 2010, “Toy Story 3.” Over these 15 years, Pixar released 11 full-length feature films in the theaters, receiving massively positive criti-
cal acclaim and hundreds of millions of dollars in profit. However, after the 2010 mark, they had a few inconsistent releases with lukewarm reviews, such as “Cars 2” and other movies that were not as well received by fans of Pixar, such as “The Good Dinosaur,” “Brave” and “Monsters University.” These films were not considered as memorable by fans and critics alike. One of the most common complaints about Pixar is that most of their new films are
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Upcoming Events Jan. 1 New Year’s Day - District Closed Jan. 2 Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 CRHS Junior Parent Night Jan. 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed Jan. 16 Varsity Boys Swim at 4 p.m. Jan 19-24 Midterm Exams
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Carving His Way Into the Pen Business By Sarah LeMere
December 22, 2017
“Coco” Tells Tale of Death in a Vibrant World of Life By Jackson Volenec & Patrick Kearney
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sequels to previously existing movies that were successful. However, with this new film “Coco,” that complaint does not apply. The film features a multitude of Hispanic actors, experienced or otherwise. Benjamin Bratt, for example, has been in over 20 film and television roles, while “Coco” is twelveyear-old Anthony Gonzalez’s first role. Said voice cast is extremely talented at what they do, especially Gonzalez, a child actor with genuine range and ability. This is quite a rarity; when compared to other child actors, Gonzalez does not feel like a cardboard cutout “kid.” Miguel is a young man who is in love with music. More specifically - one musician, Ernesto de la
Cruz. Unfortunately for him, however, his family has banned music for generations, after his greatgreat-grandfather left in pursuit of his musical career. In order to prove his own talent and reignite the love of music in his family’s eyes, Miguel takes de la Cruz’s guitar and accidentally travels to the land of the dead. Here, he meets a charming skeleton named Hector and the two embark on a journey to find de la Cruz, who Miguel now believes to be the very same man who left his family. The film includes incredibly sticky and intoxicating songs throughout the film, which carry the Latin American inspired theme of the film. Some of the songs are actually relevant to the plotline, especially
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at craft fairs, people can order custom pens by matching different woods to different pen styles. He has a lot of orders for this Christmas season, most of them custom. His price range depends on the pen, but DeBrum’s basic pen sells for $20. The price of the pen depends on the pattern of labor, parts and profit, but he just adds up these factors and usually has an equation for it to make things easier for him. Besides pens, Eric is now trying to make bowls. His Coginchaug Senior Project (CUSP) this year
is to get more into making bowls. He still loves making pens, but after two years and almost 400 pens made, DeBrum wants to add something new to his repertoire. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said, “and the money aspect behind it is always good, but it’s more rewarding for me for people to come up to like my mom and say like, ‘Oh, you must be so proud of your son; he owns his own business at this young,’ and that’s the more rewarding part of it. Money will always come, but just to hear people admire my work, that’s what I really like about it.”
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the single off of this film, “Remember Me.” Not only is the instrumentation for this film fantastic, but the singing from all of the cast members are incredibly well performed and moving. This film is an absolute love letter to anyone who is a fan of Latin American music. As far as the animation and the visuals of the film, Pixar comes through with yet another beautifully animated wonderland of color and imagination breathing throughout the world they portray. Some of the most breathtaking shots in this film are the wide angled shots of the city in the land of the dead and the spirit guardian animals. These images portray such imagination and color, bringing even more life to this film. “Coco” tells an engaging adventure story, focusing on the value of family, ancestry, music and following your own passions and pursuing what you truly love to do. It tells this story in a beautiful and vibrant world, showing off some of Pixar’s best animation to date with a fantastic soundtrack to back it up. Pixar does what they do best, utilizing all of their strengths to make this great movie any person of any age can enjoy, between the catchy soundtrack, the exciting yet emotional plot, and the witty humor sprinkled throughout. We can confidently give this film an 8/10 rating, and it is a must-see for any Pixar fan.
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Pineapple Maple Glazed Ham
December 22, 2017
By Jamie Breton
With the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s time to put your kitchen to work with this easy, simple, tasty ham recipe. Roasted in pineapple juice and onions, and baked with a maple sugar glaze, this ham will leave your taste buds asking for more. Ingredients 1. ham shank with bone (Spiral cut or not) 2. onions, quartered 3. 3 liters of pineapple juice, non-pulp cloves (Optional for garnish) Pineapple Maple Glaze 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup maple syrup (preferably Grade A Dark) 4 teaspoons of dijon mustard Preparation 1. In a large roaster at 250 degrees, place two quartered onions, 3 liters of pineapple juice, and the ham shank. Cover tightly for 80 minutes. Every 20 minutes, lightly baste and rotate the ham in the pineapple juice. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees about 20 minutes before removing the ham from the roaster. 3. After roasting for 80
minutes, take out the ham, and let it rest in a deep baking pan for 10 minutes or until the glaze is finished being prepared. 4. Cover the bottom of the bin in a layer of pineapple juice and onions from the roaster. Glaze (Start while ham is resting) In a small saucepan over medium heat, place in all the glaze ingredients. Stir until well mixed, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. *Do not leave alone; sugar burns very quickly* Cook glaze for ten minutes or until glaze is slightly reduced and glossy. 5. Score a diamond pattern across the fatty layer of the ham, and using about half of the glaze, brush it on liberally. 6. Put the ham in the oven for a total of 30 minutes. Brush on the rest of the glaze halfway through cooking time. 7. Take out after 30 minutes, and let rest for 10 minutes before carving the meat. Enjoy!
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Clean Eating Stir Fry Recipe By Julia Filiault Nothing beats a simple and nutritious dinner that takes only 20 minutes or less! It’s important to understand the health benefits of the foods we eat every day to maintain a stable and healthy diet. It all comes down to the ingredients you’re using. For example, if the noodles you decide to use in this recipe are the Maruchan Ramen Noodles, you may want to rethink the reason why you are making this recipe. The purpose is to use the most nutritious and vitamin-loaded foods as possible. The reason I chose Rice Ramen for noodles is because it is made out of brown rice flour and has nutritional value. Maruchan Ramen Noodles, on the other hand, are loaded with refined flours and artificial syrups and are high in sodium to make the flavor better, stripping away all of its nutritional value. Even if it tastes good, don’t ignore what you’re actually eating. Read the nutrition facts; read the ingredient list because I guarantee, when you fully understand what you are actually putting into your body, you’re going to want to make the healthier choice. Use the ingredients I displayed below, follow the quick and easy steps, and I promise you will thank me after.
Ingredients 1 ½ – 2 chicken breasts 2 bell peppers 1 ½ cups of green beans cut in half 1 floret of broccoli 2 Rice Ramen noodle blocks Sesame oil (about a half a cup used in total throughout the whole recipe) Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (about 1 ½ tsps used in total throughout the whole recipe) ½ tsp of garlic powder ¼ tsp of pepper A small handful of sesame seeds for additional flavor. Directions 1. Cut the peppers, green beans, and broccoli in half and place aside. 2. Cut the chicken breast in half, horizontally first (so the chicken breast is now in two thinner pieces) and then cut them vertically into strips.
3. In a large Wok, heat it up on medium heat. 4. Pour in about a tablespoon of sesame oil with the cut up vegetables and stir them around continuously with tongs until they are golden brown but slightly hard. 5. Once that’s done, remove the vegetables from the wok and place them in a bowl. 6. Place the chicken in the wok with a teaspoon of sesame oil. Cook the chicken until you see they are slightly brown and have no more pink around any edges. 7. Pour 2 cups of water into a saucepan on high and place the two rice ramen noodle blocks in the water once it boils. Break them apart after a minute of being in the water and continue to cook them until they are no longer hard. 8. Pour the noodles into a drainer after they’re fully cooked. 9. When the above steps are complete, place the chicken and vegetables together in the wok, adding the garlic powder, pepper and liquid aminos. 10. Add in the noodles. Get prepared to eat the most delicious, healthy dish ever!
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Music Review: Top 3 Christmas Albums
Album Review: Cannibal Corpse “Red Before Black”
By Robert Griffin
By Andrew Morro
It is now that most wonderful time of the year, and with that comes great music. Even though it is always great to listen to the classics, it can be hard to find so new Christmas music worth listening to. According to Billboard.com, Sia said, “I thought we had a bit of a shortage of good Christmas music. There’s obviously the classics and stuff, but anything new, I wasn’t vibing that much on it.” She just released her latest album Everyday is Christmas on Nov. 17, and it contains brand new music including “Snowman.” The song is a ballad serenading a snowman that she would never leave him, especially on Christmas. “Puppies are Forever,” another track on the album, is a song spreading awareness about how puppies aren’t just for Christmas, and they need love when they are especially old. This album also contains the pre-released track “Santa’s Coming For Us.” Lindsey Stirling, violinist and composer, has been famous for her ability to combine orchestra and electronic. She released her fourth studio album, Warmer in the Winter, on Oct. 20 which starts off with the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” As you go deeper into the album, the electronic grove begins to dissipate, and the music begins to turn into jazz. Her best jazz song on the album would be “Jingle Bell Rock,” which features her on her violin doing melody and solos with the accompaniment of a jazz band. The album features many different artists like Sabrina Carpenter on “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” Becky G on “Christmas C’mon,” and Trombone Shorty on “Warmer in the Winter.” Pentatonix released A Pentatonix Christmas last year but recently released a deluxe edition with five new songs. These songs include new modern a cappella arrangements of Christmas classics like “Deck the Halls” and “Away in the Manger” while also featuring Jennifer Hudson on “How Great Thou Art;” the String Mob added an orchestral instrumental to their hit arrangement “Hallelujah.” The deluxe edition also features a new member of the group named Matt Sallee, who is taking over for past member Avi Kaplan. Once Matt auditioned for the group he said, “I landed in Los Angeles on Sept. 15 and recorded two songs the next morning.
Known for their fast and abrasive guitar riffs and their graphic and violent lyrics and imagery, Cannibal Corpse has become one of the most well known and most feared metal acts of all time. Since 1988, this New York metal band has been at the forefront of one of metal’s heaviest sub genres, death metal. Along with bands such as Death, Obituary and Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse has released a catalog of brutal and aggressive albums that helped popularise and notarize the genre. Since their inception, Cannibal Corpse has released 14 studio albums, the most recent being “Red Before Black,” released Nov. 3 on Metal Blade Records. Kicking off this album is the song “Only One Will Die.” It is standard that every Cannibal Corpse album start of with a very fast and relentless song, and this song is no different. While most albums start off with a slower song or some ambient sounds to ease listeners into the song, Cannibal Corpse decides to just kick you in the head right from the get go. The next song, “Red Before Black,” follows the same pattern as the first track. It’s fast and abrasive in its delivery. As the title track, this song has to represent the album as a whole, and it certainly does its job. It’s fast and brutal and certainly my fa-
vorite song on the album. Cannibal Corpse isn’t just known for their very fast riffs. They are also known for being able to slow the tempo down and deliver a big, heavy riff. The third track on the album, “Code of the Slashers,” is a prime example of this. This song starts off with a slow and heavy riff, but then it picks up its tempo back to that classic Cannibal Corpse style. The next two songs “Shedding My Human Skin” and “Remaimed” follow this same formula, and “Firestorm Vengeance” has some slowed down parts as well. “Heads Shovelled Off” picks up the pace, kicking the album into overdrive. The next four songs are fast and abrasive and help to set up the last song “Hideous Ichor,” which is similar to the middle section of the album where there is a cross between fast and slow riffs. The musicianship on this record is definitely on point . Paul Mazurkiewicz’s drumming is better than ever. For being almost 50, he can still play those blast beats just as fast as he could back in the day. Pat O’Brien and Rob Barret’s duel guitar playing is loud, fast and destructive, as is to be expected, and it is perfectly complemented by Alex Webster’s superb bass playing. George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher’s vocal performance on this
record is one of his best, and he proves why he is the mightiest death metal vocalist of all time. Overall “Red Before Black” is a solid death metal album. It definitely holds up against the rest of the band’s catalog Fans of the band will be very pleased with this brutal masterpiece; however, my biggest issue is that it’s very formulaic. It sounds like a Cannibal Corpse record. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a great record through and through, perhaps one of the band’s best, but the lack of innovation in the genre as a whole has led to a decline in death metal’s popularity. Cannibal Corpse is actually one of the only death metal bands to maintain traction into the 2000s. That’s probably because of their dedicated fan base and controversial album covers. While we’re on the subject of album covers, the album cover for “Red Before Black” was absolutely terrible. It followed a recent trend in the Cannibal Corpse discography. Part of the reason the band became so notorious and well known in the scene was because of their offensive, gory and just all around disturbing album covers. Recently, the past few Cannibal Corpse album covers haven’t been that offensive, and as a fan, I miss that.
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Garofalo, O’Sullivan Sign Letters of Intent for Baseball By Demarie Del Vecchio
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 seniors Luke Garofalo and MacGuire O’Sullivan signed their national letters of intent. The room was filled with family and friends support the boys.
Photo by Demarie Del Vecchio
Luke signed his his letter of intent to play Division l baseball for Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Luke was recruited while he attended Xavier High School, and will finish his high school career at CRHS. Luke says he is looking forward to “ having the opportunity to travel and play baseball.” MacGuire signed his Photo by Demarie Del Vecchio letter of intent to play been playing baseball his Division ll baseball for whole life. MacGuire says Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. he is looking forward to “finally achieving a Macguire says that he has
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long time goal of playing baseball at the next level as well as furthering my education.”
Durham Market Makes Improvements, Connects to Coginchaug Devil’s Advocate Staff Editorial
The Durham market has been seen by many as a staple of the DurhamMiddlefield community; however, in recent years, the market has struggled with inventory and seen a decline in business. The owners are looking to make improvements to the market while preserving the authenticity of this historical Main Street shop. “We’re maintaining the country charm,” said Mrs. Lisa Tregoning, one of the co-owners. “It might look different, but we’re really trying to enhance what was already there.” With all the updates, the owners plan to keep the same management and traditional values that have lived there for decades. Durham native Bob Mounts continues to run
the store. “He has such a connection to the people who are loyal customers,” said Tregoning. Additionally, the market continues to sell their homemade dinners. “Aunt Barbara comes in and makes everything from her own recipes,” said Tregoning. The deli and homemade bread are also popular with their customers. The owners believe local businesses like the Durham Market should be utilizing the high school as a resource to provide real-world learning and application for students: “We need to keep it edgy... we need to keep a connection with kids in the high school.” On behalf of the owners, Tregoning has reached out to Regional School District 13 STEAM Coordinator
Brenda Parness to get Coginchaug involved in the revamp (STEAM standing for the five education categories science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). The graphic design class is in the midst of creating a new logo for the market, and the marketing essentials class has been working on a project that will propose a marketing campaign to the co-owners. The market will also be helping the high school’s developing career center by providing an internship for senior Demarie Del Vecchio. “I took marketing essentials last year as a junior, and I’m excited to get to use what I learned in the real world,” Del Vecchio said. “The Durham Market has amazing potential to become a destination business,” she continued. “This could be achieved by using effective marketing media.” In addition to helping current students, the store also features Coginchaug graduate Jon Good, a local chocolatier, with a display of his products. His products are sold in New York and Connecticut, selling especially well at the Durham Market because of their “large display and [their] devotion to helping local businesses,” according to Tregoning.
The Durham Market owners have been making improvements and plan to incorporate coffee and smoothie bars into the layout. Photos (featuring Melanie Fedler) by Robert Griffin
In the future, the Durham Market hopes to have a loyalty program, possibly based on a points system with the ability to earn coupons and discounts. Additionally, they will incorporate organic foods along with bars for coffee and for smoothies. By additionally incorporating new organic foods as well as coffee and smoothie bars, they are looking to grow their market while also providing their staple products. Tregoning said, “I would love it to be a one-stop shop.” Though the co-owners are deter-
mined to make various substantial improvements, they stress that this isn’t just a journey for themselves but for the community as a whole. Rather than neglect their “country charm,” they look forward to expanding that feeling via Bob Mounts. The owners are hopeful for a positive outcome. “We’re learning every day,” Tregoning says, “and so, we’re really looking for the ground roots and trying to watch this grow.”
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Unified Sports Alumni Take the Court in 2nd-Annual Game By Nikki Ahern
Monday: the day everyone hates. But something about this particular Monday made others very thrilled it was approaching. On Nov. 27, the Coginchaug Unified Sports team attended the annual Benchwarmers Alumni Basketball Game, which was also the Unified team’s 2nd-annual alumni game. Along with CRHS basketball alumni and the “futures,” or RSD13 youth basketball players, the Unified team took the floor as the second event of the night, playing two full halves including past CRHS Unified “alumni” and current athletes/mentors. Former athletes Matt Reed, Owen Tobin, Chris Piotrowski, Jake Perkins and John Mellor, as well as alumni who currently attend Coginchaug Ava Dunleavy, Abigail Perkins, Tanner Jameson and Bobby Huscher, stood in blue versus current athletes and mentors in gray. In the first half, things appeared to be off to a
slow start, but it wasn’t long until Adam Copeland and Chris Andrews took the court hand-in-hand. Something about these particular players kept the audience engaged. It didn’t matter if it took one try or five, players in both gray and blue watched Andrews shine and assisted until the ball to made it in the hoop. Nevertheless, our ex-show stopper Jake Perkins was ready to not just steal the spotlight but share it with his team members as well. The scores of both teams were rising, and as halftime was creeping up, the game became more intense not with fierceness but with laughter and encouragement from players on the court or on the bench. With a quick motivational speech from Coach Robb Bajoros, the athletes were ready to take the court once again. Both sides finished off the game with one common thought, courtesy of their coach: “I’m so proud of the current squad no
Coginchaug Unified Sports hosted their 2nd-Annual Alumni Basketball Game during the Benchwarmers alumni basketball event on Nov. 27. matter what. They work very well together as a team.” This game, like others, By Mattina Benedetto was just another example Zolnik believes that this Last year was a great of the hard work, dedicaseason will be “actionyear for Coginchaug/Lytion and love for fun that packed” and full of sucman Hall swimming; the the Coginchaug Unified cess. boys had a record of 6-4 Sports team consistently The first meet of the and went to the CIAC State displays. season will be on Dec. 22 Championships last year. To show your support, at Haddam-Killingworth. As we move forward to mark your calendar for Zolnik stated that this first Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. for a CRHS this year, the boys are meet against their biggest boys varsity home basket- looking forward to an rival will not be a disapexciting and great year. ball game vs. North Branpointment. Coginchaug junior Conner ford, where the Unified team will take the floor during halftime.
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Indoor Track Warms Up for Winter Season By Justin van Eyndhoven
Indoor track returns for another year with the boys holding the title of 2017 Shoreline Champions. At the Shoreline event, CRHS won pole vault by senior Cooper Berry, 55M hurdles by senior Max Sartor, 4x800M by senior Sean McMaster, Matt Woznyk (‘17), junior Peter Schulten and Flynn Molkenthin (‘17), 1000M by McMaster, 1600M by Schulten and the 3200M by Schulten. “Last year’s performance was really really good at the meets and the conference championship,” says coach Michael Ford. This year’s lineup looks to have great potential despite losing key contributor Schulten who transferred to Xavier High
School. So far the key players for the boys are McMaster (distance), Sartor (sprinting/hurdles) and Berry (pole vault). The key players for the girls looks to be senior Ashley Dana (distance), junior Caroline Fournier (jumping), senior Tyra Hultgren and junior Lindsay Taylor (4x200M) and senior Colleen Coogan (4x800M). The boys captain is Stefan Marczuk, and the girls captains are Hultgren and Coogan. Both the boys and girls feel they will have a strong start to the season. Marczuk says, “The team has a good showing of talent from the freshman class in addition to returning student-athletes who
are very skilled.” Hultgren says, “We have a lot of talent from a lot of new people, so I think that we have the potential to do really well at the meets.” This season is going to be tough, but the team is already working hard, and Marczuk says, “I think our chances are good at bringing home some W’s.” Coaches Ford, Bellemare, Ladas and Vigue all plan on a strong season. Coach Bellemare says that the team has “a lot of potential.” Coach Ford says that we have low numbers but a lot of talent: “Some people need to step up to the plate and really give it their all.”
The CRHS Blue Devil cheerleaders were recognized on Nov. 29 by Middlesex Hospital Cancer Research Center for their annual donation to the breast care program. The team raised approximately $450 from bake sales throughout October, or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at their home football games. In the first row, the seniors hold the check and a certificate of donation. Photo submitted by Paula Murphy
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Boys Basketball: Ready to Rumble
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By Carly Lane
After losing four key players from last year’s 15-7 season, the Coginchaug boys basketball team has some big shoes to fill; however, according to senior cocaptains Peter Onofrio and Ryan Cross, they can make the transition fast. Although there are only
two players returning with valid varsity minutes, the boys have a lot going for them. “We are very athletic,” said Onofrio. “Our team’s chemistry, defense and shooting makes everyone a threat on the court.” Junior TJ Vallone is a key player for the Devilss,is coming off a torn menis-
cus injury. The boys, however, are very optimistic about Vallone’s recovery. “He is already showing that he is more than okay to play,” said Cross. The team looks forward to the start of the season. Onofrio said, “The team gets along like family; we are one.”
Senior co-captains Ryan Cross and Peter Onofrio are prepared for this year’s basketball season.
Girls BBall Loses 2 of 5 Returning Starters By Demarie Del Vecchio
The 2017-18 girls basketball season has already started off with a bump in the road. Two of the five starters from last year’s season have had high school basketball careerending injuries. Seniors Ashleigh Halligan and Maddie Montz both tore an ACL before the season started. Montz tore hers during the end of the girls soccer season, and Halligan tore hers while practicing basketball during an open gym session. Both girls were a huge asset to the basketball team. Carly Lane, one of the uninjured seniors, said, “[Playing basketball without Montz and Halligan is] so different because we’ve been playing together ever since we were younger.” All of the seniors started playing basketball together in fourth grade on the town’s local team for their age group, the Durham Dunkers. One thing that really makes Lane upset is “knowing how good [this year’s team was] going to be.” Lane believes that in order to try and make up for the loss of Montz and Halligan on the court, the girls will need to communicate and connect more as a team. Girls will have to step up and try to fill in what is missing. Lane thinks the team is ready to accept the challenge because they still have a lot of experienced play-
ers. The returning starters from last season are Lane, Virginia Benbow and Jessica King. Still remaining a cocaptain, Halligan said she will still be a leader but in a different way. When she was asked how it feels to be injured right before your senior basketball season, she said, “Really really sad because in an instant you can be playing basketball with your friend and the next you won’t ever be playing with them again.” The torn ACL recovery process isn’t something new to Halligan; this will be her second time tearing an ACL in two years. She tore her right ACL before her sophomore season and had to sit that season out. As a sophomore, she wasn’t as devastated as she is now as a senior because she knew that she would eventually make it back on the court as a Devil. Halligan said, “When one of the things in life you love most is taken away from you, it’s a surreal feeling to know it’s actually gone.” Losing two starters may set the girls behind, but the Lady Devils are trying to make the best out of the situation. They will still be putting everything they have into this upcoming season and already have record of 1-0, starting with a win against Valley Regional on Dec. 12.
The 2017-2018 girls basketball seniors are (left to right) Madeline Montz, Kaitlin Gossart, Carly Lane, Ashleigh Halligan and Virginia Benbow. See Halligan’s story below.
Preseason from the Sidelines By Ashleigh Halligan The girls basketball team began their season on Nov. 27 with very high expectations. This year we lost three seniors: Maddie Montz, Kaitlin Gossart and myself, Ashleigh Halligan, due to major injuries. Going to every practice so far and being on the sideline watching the girls practice and run through plays from a different perspective really shows me just how much potential the girls team has even with the loss of valuable players. The girls have been doing a very good job running through plays and fixing their mistakes; they just need to work on
their communication as a whole and work together as a team. Mr. Nick Kaltenbronn, the athletic trainer at Coginchaug, started something new with the girls this season to help minimize injuries. He has been doing conditioning with the girls every day before practice, for a half-hour, to get their blood flowing while also preventing future injuries. The overall goal for this season is to win Shorelines and make it very far in the state tournament. As cocaptain of the team, I truly believe we have a very good chance of winning
this season. We just have to keep setting our goals high so when we reach them, the outcome will be unbelievable. To start off the season the girls have already played two scrimmages, the first against Rocky Hill and the second against Bristol Central. While playing Rocky Hill, we played very well together considering it was the “first game” of the season playing together. We fell short of the win by one point. In contrast, the game against Bristol Central consisted of many fast breaks and strong post moves; we won by 15 points.
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Cheer Captains Set High Expectations for Competition Season By Alexa Catania This past fall, the Coginchaug cheer season “went really well,” said senior Amanda Potvin, co-captain with senior Hailey Byrne. “We started to learn and execute our stunt sequences,” Potvin explained. “Although there have been several injuries, we are coming back together strong as ever.” The two captains say they work hard to keep the girls in shape and ready for their second season. “We are a very motivated team, and everyone works hard and puts in full effort, which makes everything run smoothly,” said Byrne. “We need to work on our confidence
and consistency because cheerleading is very much a mental game.” Annually, the cheer team competes against other schools. “We normally take 12 to 14 girls to the mat… We typically do two to three all-girl stunts, one to two one-mans, one small pyramid and our more advanced pyramid,” said Potvin. “We also have a cheer and dance incorporated in the two-and-a-half-minute [competition routine], and we normally practice more often during competition season, maybe four to five times a week.” “Competition preparation is very intense and much
different than football season,” said Byrne. “It takes months to learn and perfect the routine. We will compete five times this year and will always be adjusting the routine.” The girls are coached by the same staff in their fall and winter seasons, following one tryout in June; this year, the team has a new head coach. “Our new coach is Paula Murphy, and she has been coaching cheer for many years and is a great addition to the program,” said Potvin. “Our assistant coach is Marissa Devoe. She was an all-star cheerleader her whole life and is a personal trainer.”
Photo by Paula Murphy “We also have a coach named Nicole who… was an all-star cheerleader as well,” added Potvin. “She also cheered in college and for the NBA.” “We work really well with the three of them and are very lucky to have three highly qualified coaches working with us this year,” said Byrne.
Last year, the team placed sixth at States and second at the New England Cheerleading Association competition. Their competitions will be announced later in the season but usually run on Saturdays in late Jan. and Feb., culminating with States on March 2 in New Haven.
Coginchaug’s Carina Mancini to Fill Key Role as Goalie for Girls Hockey
Boys Hockey Captains Hopeful for Success
By Josh Martinez
By Anthony Curry
With the hockey season finally starting up, the Daniel Hand/Coginchaug girls hockey team has a few things to look forward to this season. “This year’s team is going to bring a lot of speed and tenacity to the ice,” said head coach Lilley. “We are going to have a relentless attack in all three zones that hopefully causes the other team’s heads to spin and create a lot of turnovers. Our defense is strong, and I look forward to seeing them be a force all over the ice.” “The team is looking good; we have some newcomers that will help contribute to our success,”
said Coginchaug sophomore Carina Mancini. The Coginchaug players are going to be a big contribution to the team, and they feel they are going to create great opportunities to help win games. “I am looking for [junior] Skylar Rascati to bring speed and skill to open up scoring chances in the offensive zone and create turnovers on the defensive side,” said Lilley. With last year’s goalie recovering from an injury, Mancini will have big spot to fill on the ice. “Carina Mancini is a young goalie that will carry much of the work load while our senior goalie Kylie Gargiulo
recovers from an injury,” Lilley explained. “Carina is a strong goalie with a big presence in net. I am looking for her to make the first save and control the rebounds.” The Hand/Coginchaug Tigers went 11-7-2 last year, which is pretty good. “We have some good newcomers this year, so I expect us to do fairly well,” said Carina. “I think we have a good chance of making the playoffs due to our strong line up this year.” said Coach Lilley. They have a big rival game against Guilford on Jan. 26 that will be a game you will want to see.
After coming off a 10-10 season, losing in the semifinals of the CIAC Class M semifinals last year, the Lyman Hall/Coginchaug/ Haddam-Killingworth boys hockey team looks forward to this season with high expectations. Captains Josh Martinez (CRHS senior), Scott Bradley (Lyman Hall senior), Jared Sullivan (H-K senior) and Kyle Roberts (CRHS junior) all have a good feeling about this year but understand the work and effort they’ll have to put in to make it a reality. Sullivan said, ”I think we have a good chance of making the playoffs because we have a lot of
good newcomers on the team.” The captains’ and team’s energy was strong at preseason practices, which will help them for their first game of the season. A few playmakers to watch are sophomore TJ Arduini, junior Matt Petit and Bradley. The captains all agreed that if those three players focus well and play even better at their games, they will have a winning season and a playoff chance. Looking further into the season, Martinez said, “We have a big rivalry game against Sheehan on Jan. 13 and hope to see a lot of students in the stands.
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in large part, due to a pair of beautiful passes from Connor Satton and Josh Martinez. Both were credited with assists on the play. Rookie goalie Andrew Sacco of Coginchaug saw an incredible amount of action in the second period and stayed stalwart. The freshman showed athleticism and awareness to backstop a shutout period. Still trailing 3-2 entering the third period, the Trojans tied it when Roberts got his sec-
ond of the night on a power play. A beautiful shot from the slot found its way over the shoulder of North Haven goalie Jeremy Hickcox. In overtime, both teams had chances. The Lyman Hall Co-op generated numerous opportunities that didn’t pan out. Instead, North Haven’s Dom Biondi scored the overtime game-winner. Sacco finished with 29 saves on 33 shots. North Haven’sHickcox finished with 13 saves on 16 shots. — Joe Boyle
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way of towns then being able to tell boards of education what they’re going to have in their budget.”
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The Connecticut Post reports that the Department of Public Health has received reports of influenza in at least half the regions of the state. Connecticut is one of 12 states where flu activity is now widespread.
School board member Bob Yamartino also serves on the Middlefield Board of Selectmen. He said the school board needs more direct input from the towns.
The state reported its first flu-related death recently. The department says 254 people tested positive for the flu as of Dec. 9. Nearly 100 people have been hospitalized for flu. It says the highest number of cases is in Hartford County.
“There’s a lot of heavy lifting that needs to be done in the financial arena,” Yamartino said.
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Eversource, one of New England’s largest electric power companies, announced in June it planned to buy Bridgeport-based Aquarion.
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