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Middletown council OKs water agreement By Lauren Takores Town Times
The Middletown Common Council has approved the Durham-Middletown water purchase agreement.
The council voted in favor of a plan to bring clean water from Middletown to 55 properties in the Durham Meadows Superfund site. “I’m very pleased and eternally grateful,” First Select-
man Laura Francis said. “We hope to have shovels in the ground by the end of the year.”
stated Middletown would allow construction of the water main and Durham would purchase the water.
The towns entered into a memorandum of understanding in June 2012, which
The plan is to install a water tank in Middletown on Cherry Hill, near Talcott
Taste of Durham attracts crowd By Diana Carr Special to Town Times
Food, laughter and people filled the Durham Public Library on Saturday for the 22nd annual Taste of Durham.
Chocolate-lovers huddled around a table laden with treats created by Jon Good Chocolates, a business in its first year. Jon Good, the chocolatier who concocts his palatepleasers at Brooklyn FoodWorks, could not attend, as he was “playing a gig,” but
Bids being accepted for Korn study The Town of Durham announced it’s accepting bids for an adaptive reuse feasibility study on the former Francis E. Korn Elementary School.
Sponsored by the Public Association of Library Supporters, it’s the biggest fundraiser for the library.
PALS raises funds for library programs, including passes to museums and equipment for children’s programs. Organizers didn’t disclose how much money they expected to raise from the event.
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The event, which featured 23 local and regional food vendors, sold out again this year, at 350 tickets.
“The library is, without a doubt, the cultural center of the community,” said PALS member Jane Eriksen. “This is a community party and it demonstrates how people in the community treasure the library.”
Ridge Road. The water main will run down Route 17 into downtown Durham and connect to the existing water main at the Durham center booster station.
Volunteer Aggie Kowalski serves wine at the Taste of Durham on Saturday, Feb. 3. Jim McGovern
was represented by his parents, Michael and Sue Good.
the townspeople coming out and supporting the local businesses.”
“We want people to know that these are high-quality handcrafted chocolates that they can buy at the Durham Market,” Michael Good said.
Those with a sweet tooth strolled to Kim’s Cottage Confections, owned by Kim Terrill. She said it was her 10th year participating in Taste of Durham.
Those feeling parched headed over to Durham Wine and Spirits, owned by Linda Mone.
“I like this because it supports the library, I get to catch up with friends, and it boosts my business,” Terrill said. “People visit me at the shop because of what I bring here. This is the social event of the year.”
Mone was joined by Jamie Proulx, who works for Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, which supplies the package store Lino Aparo, the owner of Lino’s Market, has been in business for almost 24 years, with its craft beers. and has attended Taste of Durham for 22 “This is our fifth year here,” Mone said, “and we have a great time. It’s nice to see
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The town wants to swap with Regional School District 13 a six-acre parcel of land for the Korn building and its surrounding six acres of land, intending to turn the old school into a municipal gathering place. The study will determine what building codes and issues have to be addressed should the plan proceed, and include a cost estimate of the renovations. First Selectman Laura Francis has said she wants a referendum on the November ballot asking voters to approve funding to own, renovate and operate Korn as a community center. The Board of Selectmen will appoint an advisory committee at one of the next two regular board meetings. The See Korn, A2
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Grant will support Dudley Foundation A $3,630 grant to The Dudley Foundation, awarded by Connecticut Humanities, is helping The Dudley Farm Museum better tell the story of the farm, its history, the Dudley family and its place in modern North Guilford. This assessment, led by Connecticut Museum con-
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sultant Kathleen VardaCraugwell, reviewed the museum’s collections stewardship practices, utilizing the foundation’s mission statement to assure that artifacts in the collection fall within the scope of that mission. Weaknesses and strengths of the collection were identified and suggestions for improvements made. Connecticut Humanities, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, supports cultural and historic organizations that tell the state’s stories, build community and enrich lives. For more information about the museum and its work, call 203-457-0770 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com.
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committee, along with Francis, will conduct interviews with select architectural firms that apply.
The study, from 2014, also found the building has “multiple accessibility issues and concerns,” as well as worn out carpets and cupboards.
The school building, built in 1963, is about 31,274 square feet and contains 1,848 square feet of portable classrooms. A facility utilization study by DRA Architects found hazardous materials “in various parts of the building and planning for renovation work should include hazardous
The Board of Fiance will be responsible for deciding how the town will fund the study. A cost estimate was not immediately available. Bids must be submitted by March 12.
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PaperHouse has scheduled a production of “Mulan Jr.” for Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 17, 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com.
Town sets flu clinic for Feb. 10 The Town of Durham has scheduled a flu clinic for Saturday, Feb. 10, 8 to 11 a.m., at City Hall, 245 deKoven Drive. Middletown. Participants must be a least
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Traffic cameras planned for I-91, I-691, Route 15 By Leigh Tauss Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — The state Department of Transportation plans to add traffic cameras to Interstate 91, 691 and Route 15. Local highways are currently a blindspot in the state’s traffic cameras and information from the cameras will be an asset to first responders and law enforcement. The project will add advanced traffic management systems along the Interstate 91 and Interstate 691 corridor in Meriden, Cheshire, Middletown, Southington, Middlefield and Cromwell. “The traffic cameras and electronic variable message signs will assist CTDOT to better manager traffic incidents and provide up to date traffic conditions and highway travel times to emergency responders, media and motorists in the project area,” said Kevin Nursick, DOT sp okesman. The nearly 30 cameras will
formation to DOT personnel and state and local emergency responders. State police spokeswoman Kelly Grant said the more cameras that are installed, the more helpful they can be to law enforcement. Courtesy of the state Department of Transportation.
cost about $150,000 each. Construction is anticipated to begin in December 2018 and take about two years, Nursick said.
90 percent of costs for both phases, Nursick said.
“It’s going to give us an eye in the sky,” Grant said. “We’re going to be able to see stuff in real time, see crashes when they occur.”
The cameras will provide Acting City Manager and video feed for traffic flow Fire Chief Ken Morgan said conditions, pavement condi- the cameras could also help tions, construction and firefighters locate accidents On I-91, 15 closed circuit maintenance activity, lane on the highway. television cameras will be closures and traffic inciadded between Cromwell “There’s a potential that we and the Meriden I-691 inter- dents. Data from the camcould set it up so our diswill be transmitted to eras change, including a camera patch has it all the time and the DOT headquarters in on Route 15 near the merger. that would help us in the Newington, where staff will The project is estimated to event that there’s an accibe able to assist in locating cost $10,527,660. incidents and providing inFourteen cameras are planned for I-691 between the I-91, Route 15 interchange and I-84 in Southington, in addition to three electronic overhead variable Physicians Mutual Insurance message signs. That phase of the project is projected to cost $13,340,470.
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Story Time at Coe is no passive gathering By Diana Carr Special to Town Times
Little ones can get their story fix Wednesday mornings at Levi E. Coe Library. Story Time, which begins at 10:30, sees young children (generally babies to kindergarten age) captivated by the books read to them by Vicki Berry, the children’s librarian. There’s always at least one “movement” story, where youngsters act out the plot. For example, the tale “It’s a Tiger” had them “swimming and climbing” in an attempt to get away from the tiger. There are also interactive stories, with Berry asking questions and giving participants felt shapes that represent the characters, which they stick on a felt board. At the beginning of Story Time, as everyone is settling in, Berry gives the children a board book that they can read with their adult until everyone arrives. Story Time is followed by a wide range of activities, set up in the Children’s Room. There’s a kitchen, a work bench, a train table, doll houses, a craft, and the sensory table. The craft changes every week, and has featured such things as drawing with chalk on dark paper, stickers, watercolors, ink stamps, hammering golf tees with a wooden mallet into Styrofoam, and even feeling the
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inside of a pumpkin. The sensory table also changes each week, and is just what the name suggests. One week the sensory table had bird seed and little plastic birds, with songs of the birds being played. This allowed children to match the birds with their songs. Another week they made pancakes out of Play Dough. “We try to come up with different ideas on what they can do because they like the
Theresa Salvito, a nanny for 3-year-old Levi, said, “I love that he is sharing. He’s learning to focus and sit still “The goal is for them to want through the story, and getto come to the library and ting engaged with the story want to read. Right now they instead of running around. are making friends and getHe loves working in the ting ready for pre-school, if kitchen; he goes there as they haven’t started yet. It all soon as the story is over. I just goes together – the sothink this is great. Vicki is cial aspects, the reading, the amazing. She’s captivating educational aspects that can and she holds the kids’ attie into pre-school if they are tention.” in it or will be in it.” Betsy Spiro brings her 2There’s good feedback about year-old grandson, Lochlan. Story Time from adults. “He has an older brother whole sensory thing,” said Pamela Wooding, assistant children’s librarian.
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The council’s Finance & Government Operations Commission endorsed the plan on Jan. 31 with a recommendation to the council to accept the agreement. Middletown’s Water Pollution Control Authority approved the agreement on Jan. 19 following Planning and Zoning’s approval on Jan. 10.
The plan goes to Durham’s Board of Selectmen for approval on Feb. 12.
Protection will cover the rest as required by the state Superfund contract. Edward Hathaway, of the Construction is estimated to EPA New England Region take two years to complete. and project manager for Water could start flowing in Durham Meadows Super2020. fund site, said the EPA expects to go out to bid on The Environmental Protection Agency will fund 90 per- construction in March or April. cent of the project and the Connecticut Department of LTakores@record-journal.com 203-317-2212 Energy and Environmental
who has gone through the program. Vicki and Pam do a wonderful job,” Spiro said. “They always have interesting activities for the children. They think of wonderful things to do. One year they made an igloo out of milk jugs. It was cool. The kids love it.” “Everything we do here is fun,” Wooding said. It seems a lot of people would agree.
Coginchaug Little League open house Feb. 22 Coginchaug Little League Baseball and Softball has scheduled an open house for Thursday, Feb. 22, 6:30 to 8 p.m., second floor of the Middlefield Community Center for all families who want to register in person, learn about the league, and meet the CLL Board members. This event is helpful for anyone who is getting involved with the league for the first time. Bring a birth certificate if registering in person. For more information, visit coginchaugll.org.
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Religion Briefs Church of the Epiphany
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School offered with activities. All are welcome.
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272 Main St., 860-349-3058. Mass schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m., at St. Colman Church; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.
Saint Colman Church 145 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860-349-3868. Mass schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m., at Notre Dame Church; Saturday, 4 p.m.;
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“This is the best time to sit down and talk to the customers,” he said. “I don’t have time to do that at the store because I’m working all the time.”
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Faggia was the No. 1 Bergamasco sheepdog in 2017 and was one of five Bergamascos invited to enter the event. The Bergamasco sheepdog is an ancient and rare breed that achieved AKC recognition in 2015. This type of sheepdog is known for its distinctive flocked coat. Bergamascos have a strong work ethic and were used to herd sheep in the Italian Alps. Faggia is training to herd sheep at Nutmeg Farm in Portland. Faggia is owned by Durham residents Jeanine and Joe Dell’Or fano. Along
“People look for our booth here,” owner Brenda Eddy said. “There’s always new people, and it’s nice to see new faces, and the volunteers are wonderful. It’s a well-run event.” Erin Schilling, of Meriden, attended for the second year. When she began teaching in the district last year, she heard other teachers talking about this event. “I have students who work here and who come here after school to read books,” Schilling said. “It’s nice to interact with my students’ parents and see them in a different setting.”
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Working Towards Confederate Flag: Heritage or Hate? Thayer Acceptance in Coginchaug A recent controversy has didBythisCamryn provoke deep expect. By Robert Griffin
There is a difference between tolerance and acceptance. “Tolerance is basically not bothering anyone for any reason... not supporting--but not bothering,” said Mrs. Kate Germond, Helping Educate Regarding Orientation (HERO) adviser. “As for acceptance, you truly care; you care about that person and their thoughts and why they feel the way they do. You aren’t just ignoring the person or the said issue.” The biggest goal of LGBTQ+ communities around the world is to end the discrimination and push towards acceptance-not tolerance--for who they are. The LGBTQ+ community, especially at Coginchaug Regional High School, has grown and prospered along with
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national acceptance rates, but we still have a long way to go before we end the discrimination against people who don’t conform to society’s standards of identifying as straight, male or female. Society has definitely progressed in the last few decades. According to the Pew Research Center, 51 percent of Americans in 2006 said that homosexuality should be accepted in society while the percentage rose to 63 percent in 2016. “About nine-in-ten (92%) said in a 2013 Pew Research Center survey of adults identifying as LGBT that society had become more accepting of them in the previous decade,” the center reports. However, for trans men and women, acceptance has been sluggish and difficult to achieve. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) states, “More than 70 percent of victims of LGBTQ or HIV-motivated hate violence homicides in 2013 were transgender women.” The HRC also reports, “Out of a survey of 10,000 LGBT youth, only 27 percent of transgender
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struck Coginchaug, and the Durham/Middlefield community, regarding one of America’s most disputed symbols: the Confederate flag. In a recent incident occurring at Middletown High, a white, male student received a monsoon of criticism and backlash for publicly displaying the flag. Fellow students said they witnessed him in the parking lot, waving the Confederate flag and yelling obscenities. Photos and Snapchat videos were taken, inciting police to get involved, though no arrest was made. Not only
rooted emotions about the flag and its history, but it also started a longoverdue conversation on racism and hate in our community. “It was racism. And there was hate behind it,” said Middletown High Superintendent Dr. Michael Connor. Connor was vocal about this situation, referring to it in a letter as “disturbing” and “inflammatory”. The wider school community responded to the display of hate by being vocal about their opinions and demanding the respect the students and faculty deserve and
The issue spread to Coginchaug, inciting a school-wide assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The assembly ended with an invitation for all students to voice whatever questions or concerns they had. Students showed a variety of opinions on the subject, ranging from disgust for the flag to defending it and questioning if those who were disgusted knew the meaning of it. Contrary to popular belief, the Confederate flag wasn’t actually the exact same flag wielded by Confederate soldiers.
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Alexa Catania, Demarie Del Vecchio and Tyra Hultrgen model for their pre-fashion show video for the Coginchaug Fashion Marketing project. Photo by Kate Annecchino
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of 10,000 LGBT youth, only 27 percent of transgender youth reported having accepting families.” A November 2017 Newsweek headline reads, “A Third of Americans Say Society Has ‘Gone Too Far’ in Accepting Transgender People.” This headline reflects the Pew study, also saying, “Some people don’t even think [transgender] struggles are real.” This shows a lack of tolerance for trans men and women; however, trans rights have been improving in Durham and Middlefield. Coginchaug was a much different place a few years ago. We didn’t have HERO or safe space stickers on classroom doors. And in the broader community, same-sex marriage wasn’t legalized nationwide until around three years ago. Even though many members of the LGBTQ+ community have been dealing with discrimination for the past centuries, gay marriage and trans acceptance is still a newer topic to some. “When I came out,” said Ms. Clare McCarthy, a teacher at the high school, “people [at Coginchaug]... have been supportive and wonderful, and I know enough coming out horror stories that I know how lucky I have been.” McCarthy came out to faculty and students about her identity as a transgender woman. She continues to say, “The job that I did when I was presenting as male is the same job-- and I’m actually going to be in a much better headspace...
I’m still McCarthy.” “The hardest part is… walking around in a constant state of fear, and a lot of it is not rational… There were times in my life where I would present as female,” she says before taking a moment to collect her thoughts. “There was one time I stood there with my hand on the door [thinking] just go to the car, and I was living in a town that wasn’t going to be [very accepting towards transgender people]. ‘All we are going to do is just go to the car, drive to the bank, get money out of the ATM, come back home. That’s it.’ I stood there for more than an hour.” Later on, McCarthy admitted that she couldn’t open the door. When you’re in the closet “you feel like that all the time.” “I think that our society right now is so dependent on social media and technology that people can easily hide behind screens… It makes it easy for bullying to occur,” said Germond. “And the constant pressures of society in general can hurt people whether they are LGBTQ or straight. It makes people intimidated, and it makes people feel like they can’t shed their own opinions.” She compares it to the last election, talking about how many people feared to talk about who they were going to vote for because it was so controversial. Society is only one of the many difficult obstacles that the LGBTQ+ community deals with. McCarthy explains her social hardships while she was still
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Fashion Marketing Predicts 2018 Trends By Charlotte Planeta
On Jan. 10, Coginchaug’s fashion marketing class held its third-annual fashion show. Students in the class were tasked with forecasting a fashion trend for 2018-2019 fall/winter. “The students researched and predicted these trends based on news releases, fashion websites and other publications,” said business and marketing teacher Mr. Ryan Donecker. They had to do market research, based on market segmentation. This includes a person’s geographic location, demographics, psychographics and behavior. All requirements matched those of the 2018 DECA FIDM design challenge. “We had a great turnout this year!” said Senior Demarie DelVecchio who was a student in the class last year. “It was cool to see
how much the program was able to grow after only a year!” Once their research was completed, they made a video explaining their trend, and why they think it will be popular next year, as well as displaying their outfits. The video
also had to contain an explanation of how they researched and decided on their trend. “Making the video was my favorite part,” said Alexa Catania who was a model in the show. “We got to be creative when it
came to how we wanted to film.” Each group named their trend and came up with three outfits that can be included in that trend. The group was then tasked with finding three of their friends to model their designs at the fashion show. The names of each Wild Garden, Street Royal, Urban Ice, Winter Birds and a Night in Paris. The fashion show was a success; there was a packed house, and all of the designs looked great on the runway. “The fashion show is a culminating project that the students do that encompases the student’s skills and knowledge that they gain over the course of this class,” said Mr. Donecker.
in the closet saying, “Any time anybody would say anything nice to me or about me like ‘I love you,’ or ‘You’re really good at your job,’ I would immediately reject that.” Complimentary phrases like those never resonated with her because she felt that people didn’t really know who she was. “That just sabotages relationships and friendships, and it’s not a healthy place to be. I am so grateful that all of that finally gets to change,” said McCarthy.
“[I] spent so much time pretending to be something else that you reject everything coming at you as insincere when it was really me being insecure.” Germond shares what she believes is lacking: “As a community overall here, there is a lack of understanding. As for the school… we are lacking some education and a way to educate the general population.” Germond believes that most people are and could be accepting, but there is fear of
the unknown. “We need to find a way to reach the general population of the school without preaching or lecturing. I think that having an open conversation and having an open door where people can ask questions would be great, but it takes someone to be that first person to ask the question or start the conversation.” “Once a conversation begins,” said McCarthy, “then [things become] easier… instead of sitting there afraid.”
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Crafts Make Comeback at High School Level
ECO Club: More Than Recycling
By Jamie Breton
By Nikki Ahern
As kids growing up, art and crafts was always the most memorable part of camp, school, or even at-home projects. From macaroni necklaces to twisting pipe cleaners, crafts captivated young minds and unleashed the inner artist. While many of these duct tape wallets and homemade tye-dye shirts have disappeared, Coginchaug Regional High School is bringing back the magic. A ‘crafts class’ has been introduced into the art department by Mr. Ryan Bothamley. Crafts is a half-year course that is led by Mr. Bothamley. From clay bead jewelry to knitting, his class provides a relaxing environment for students to get in touch with their creative sides. A common mentality of art classes is that they require some level of artistic ability but not in crafts class. Any and all students can excel at the projects created in class whether they have an artistic background or not. “This class exceeded my expectations; it was every-
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We’re told to keep the Secret Santa gifts around planet clean because it’s Christmas time, memthe only place we have bers looked at the bigger to live. But people don’t picture. Senior co-captain realize that it’s their Mary Mitchard announced individual impact that that this year, they would matters. You can’t be sure collect donations for the the person behind you will Meriden Humane Socipick up that plastic bottle ety. The list consisted of you saw left on the side desperate needs involving on the road. Well, you can cleaning materials like be certain if that person is garbage bags and sponges Mrs. Susan Michael, or any and general needs for the of her ECO Club enthusianimals such as chow, asts. treats, collars, toys, towels, Photo provided by Ryan Bothamley ECO Club at CRHS kicked blankets and more. The off the school year by getgroup went above and bementioned that her favorthing I thought it would ting tangled in the removal yond, overfilling the trunk ite project was the knitting of Japanese barberry bush, of Mary’s car. Overall, they be and more!” said senior unit because they had the Kaitlin Gossart. “It was a project led by member collected over $100 in choice to make whatever so relaxing. I loved going Garret Basiel, and by setdonations for the animals they wanted. to Crafts at the end of a ting up compost buckets at the shelter. Another favorite menstressful school day.” and recycling bins for the “The Meriden Humane tioned among the students Durham Fair. The group The students were ofSociety was overwhelmis the availability to use fered a wide variety of also recently dedicated ingly thankful,” said their own creative mindavailable projects to comtheir time to picking up Mitchard. “It feels good to plete, and were allowed to set. While there are some trash along Brick Ln. and help the animals always, restrictions, the students choose their own design. Maiden Ln., Durham as but especially with cold Senior Ginny Benbow said, are allowed to create well. weather approaching.” whatever they want with “Although I love every“We collected several ECO Club’s annual Hunthe proper method and thing we do in the class, bags of trash from just ger Awareness Banquet is materials. my favorite project has one road,” says senior on March 2 in the CRHS “My favorite part is the to be the second mirror member Justin van Eyndcafeteria. It’s filled with freedom within the class,” hoven. “We filled the back I made.” The students soup, socializing and of said Farnsworth. “It’s reused pieces of glass and of the CRHS van to the course, giving back to soldered them together to ally calm and therapeutic not just the community top with trash and recyjust working at your own create multiple projects. but the planet as a whole. clables.” pace.” Senior Emily Farnsworth Admission will be between The ECO Club is built $5-10, but doing your part on a foundation of pure to make our community a effort to make the comgreener and better place munity not just a greener place but a better place. In is “priceless,” said van Eyndhoven. fact, rather than exchange symbols its resurrection was more in line with defending have no racist ideologies and white place in supremacy. The flag was, a society and still is, symbolic of that aims to move the KKK and other white forward supremacist hate groups and cerwho proudly sport it. The Confederate flag tainly no is an indisputable repreplace in the Dursentation of hate, racism, ham/Midand an ugly American dlefield history that should be commuremembered, but not praised. Those who argue, nity which “heritage not hate” should aspires for equalconsider taking a closer look at what their ancesity and inclusiv- Protesters wield signs of opposition of the Confederate flag at the South tors were defending, and if those ideals are worth ity for all Carolina Statehouse on June 20, 2015. remembering fondly. Hate citizens. Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press
Confederate Flag: Heritage or Hate?
Many variations of the flag were symbolic of the Confederate army; however, none were the one that is found at the focal point of modern day discussion. In fact, the flag wasn’t a prominent symbol in the South, only appearing occasionally at Confederate memorials. The appearance of this flag started happening more frequently as the Civil Rights Movement gained more ground and desegregation progressed. Although it is now synonymous with the Confederate States Army, which fought to preserve the institution of slavery,
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Durham Family Creates Organization in Daughter’s Name, Advocates for Children with Cancer By Alexa Catania & Julia Filiault
The Zettergren family of Durham has created an organization called Bean’s Craft Corner to raise money and to collect crafts for local children who are battling cancer in the hospital. The family understands what it’s like to go through this tough time, as they experienced it with their daughter Brenna, who passed away from cancer in 2012 at the age of five. People drop off crafts and games to the Zettergrens’ house to be delivered to Yale. Children who are waiting for treatment get to spend their time playing with their families. “Collecting these crafts gives us a purpose and converts our grief into something that helps oth-
ers,” said Mrs. Jennifer Zettergren. “This foundation does allow us to speak more publicly about [Brenna], which is a mixed blessing because it is still hard to talk about her,” said Mrs. Zettergren. “Despite it being hard, it would be harder not to talk about her.” In addition to honoring Brenna’s memory, the Zettergrens hope to support families who are experiencing the difficult process of cancer treatment. “The goal is to help families get through the time spent in the hospital by providing things to do, and sometimes those works of art will become cherished keepsakes,”
said Mrs. Zettergren. “Kids with cancer spend a lot of time hooked up to chemotherapy or waiting for test results. Finger painting, using glue and glitter, or even just coloring can help pass the time and allow parents to do something meaningful with their kids. Our goal is to help people and honor Brenna’s memory at the same time. She loved to do crafts and make things, so we thought this was a positive way to honor her.” Families who are affected and the children that get to use these gifts respond to the Zettergren family with gratefulness and appreciation. Additionally, children feel like they are not alone going through this hard time by hearing
Photo by Jen Zettergren
about Brenna’s story. To inspire young people who want to help others, the family also awards an annual scholarship to two Coginchaug seniors; the Zettergrens “receive ongoing monetary donations” that help with the scholar-
ships given in Brenna’s name. “I have received beautiful letters from the kids who received our scholarships, and they all say they are proud to receive the money in Brenna’s name
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Unifying the Community, One Class at a Time By Nikki Ahern Sports teams in high school lack diversity due to their pure efforts to win rather than unify. When the Unified Sports program, a Special Olympic initiative, was introduced to high schools nearby, the athletic director pitched the idea for RSD 13, and health teacher Robb Bajoros felt it was his calling to take on this task: to unify all types of people. Middletown High School installed a Unified Sports team, and it was time for CRHS to step up. “I think there was maybe one kid with an actual intellectual disability competing in track. It was really [former RSD 13 Athletic Director] Nick Barbieri’s idea to begin with, but with my schedule and experience coaching over the last 15 years, I felt it was perfect timing for me to take this on, ” said Bajoros. “The Board of Ed, the whole administration really, was very supportive.” It didn’t take long for the
idea to popularize. Plenty of students were interested in signing up for the class. “It really went very smoothly,” said Bajoros. “I knew what I was doing; I had coached three varsity sports, and I was familiar with athletic procedure.” By the fall of 2015, Unified Sports had become an official full-year class with a three-season agenda including soccer, basketball and outdoor track and field. The class would allow students to earn one full credit to either play, mentor or, in most cases, both. Within a 70-minute block, athletes warmed up, played against one another and occasionally had games versus other high schools as well, like Middletown and Guilford. Not only was this an inschool activity but athletes also attended games after school and starred at events like CRHS boys basketball games and pep rallies.
This past October, CRHS Unified hosted their nowannual soccer invitational tournament against Valley Regional, Guilford and Middletown. Not only did the Coginchaug cheerleaders come to support but the volleyball, boys and girls cross country and girls and boys soccer teams, along with some football players, joined their warm-up. “It’s this positive environment everyone wants to be a part of,” said Bajoros. “As cliche as it sounds, it really is all about bringing people together to have a sports-based good time; it’s not about winning or losing.” Middletown school psychologist and coach of their Unified team Jennie Broomfield confirmed that this isn’t just a positive environment for the school but for the community as a whole. “Parents, teachers, friends, even the Board of Ed watches our games,” she said. Also a
past varsity coach, Broomfield stated that “there are no bad days. It’s impossible - you can’t have a bad day when you walk into an atmosphere with this much love and support.” Broomfield continued, “Students like these who have difficulty in class become a totally different person on the court.” Essence, a junior at Middletown High, said, “This is definitely a very
good program. I get to meet new people; I get to help people, and people help me too.” “[Unified Sports] gives students opportunities they typically wouldn’t have, with or without special needs,” said Bajoros. “It also gives the community an understanding that there are activities based around fun and inclusion, rather than wins and losses.”
Middletown and Coginchaug Unified huddle up to celebrate at the end of their game. Photo by Jackson Volenec
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and have that connection to her,” said Mrs. Zettergren. “It is more important to us that people know how thankful we are for all the love and kindness Brenna received and that we continue to feel as we learn to live a life without
her.” Although minor obstacles make the task a little difficult, the Zettergren family makes it work. “The logistical barriers include storing the crafts for so long because Yale isn’t ready for us until late
January or February,” said Mrs. Zettergren. “Once all the religious celebrations are over, then they are ready for our delivery. Our crafts are meant to sustain the Child Life Specialists and volunteers so they have activities to provide for the kids all year long.” Ultimately, the Zettergren family took their difficult, life-changing experience and are using it to change other people’s lives, creating a positive solution to handling a traumatic experience. “I think Bean’s Craft Corner helps us because
Zettergren daughters Maura and Bailey donate crafts to Yale. Photo by Jen Zettergren
we are honoring Brenna’s memory. When you lose your child, you don’t want anyone to forget about
her,” said Mrs. Zettergren. “This is just one way we make sure she is remembered.”
Photo of Brenna by Jen Zettergren
Feral Cat Overpopulation: A Nationwide Epidemic By Jamie Breton
The Middlefield and Durham communities are home to a variety of people and animals. Cows, sheep, goats, horses, dogs and especially cats live alongside the residents. Among them, feral cats roam the farms and cities of Connecticut and stay mostly in the shadows. For those who enjoy the silent company of these felines, they pose no problem, but hidden in the shadows lays an underlying issue that throws off the balance of our ecosystem. Overpopulation of feral cats is a nationwide epidemic that encompasses more countries than just the United States. According to the Humane Society of the United States, around 50 million strays and feral cats call the States home, and the number continues to grow. To many, the cat is a cute, cuddly, housepet with a desire for sleeping and head scratches. While many cats have a place to call home, feral and stray cats live wherever they can find food and shelter. As more cats become feral, they form groups and take over specific areas. In Durham and Middlefield, feral cats can be
found living in or near farms due to the surplus of mice and other small rodents that live in the barns. For some, this aids in the reduction of the rodent population, but others view feral cats as, “stealthy predators [that] decimate bird populations and threaten public health,” according to National Geographic. As an attempt to solve these issues, many residents resort to capturing and killing as many cats as they can. Some felines are brought to shelters where they have little room and typically end up euthanizing most of the cats. For a while, this appeared to be the most effective way to stop overpopulation, but as the numbers grew, it was time for a new solution. TNR stands for Trap, Neuter, Return. This program is in place in states nationwide in order to prevent overpopulation without killing the innocent felines. Humane traps are baited in areas where feral cats are found and are then taken to the vet to be spayed or neutered. After receiving a dose of needed medications such as distemper and rabies, the cats are then ear
tipped and brought back to where they were caught. Many shelters such as the Meriden Humane Society and Cat Tales in Middletown participate in this program. Becky Czlapinski, the feral coordinator at Cat Tales, explained how the feral cats thrive in local communities but with a significant risk. Many people trap, hurt or kill any cat that they seen near their property. The local cats that have been neutered are marked with an ear tip and often become a part of a colony. These local colonies are protected from people who don’t agree with letting the feral cats live. “A lot of people see them as a nuisance and not as the domestic house cat,” Czlapinski stated. “Feral cats are released back out, but at least they are not reproducing.” For the cats who are released back into the wild, colonies are founded to give them food and shelter. By grouping the cats together, it protects them from stepping foot onto private property where inhumane baited traps are lurking. “When colonies are set up, the cats stop rummaging around
in garbages,” said Czlapinski. “They won’t search for food when it is being provided for them.” While many of the felines trapped are too old to be socialized, not all of the feral cats are returned to nature. “We can take the kittens that are young enough and adopt them out into homes.” Czlapinski explained how when young kittens are caught, they are socialized with humans and then fostered into homes. While TNR programs have certainly aided in reducing the feral cat population, cats are still breeding like wildfire. Another way to prevent overpopulation is for pet owners to be responsible. “People need to spay and
neuter their pets so that they aren’t reproducing,” she said. “Vets do it because they know they have to, not just for the money.” Low-cost spay or neuter clinics can be found anywhere in the country and will often provide a package deal containing important vaccinations alongside the surgery. Cat Tales, along with many other shelters, has information regarding feral cats on their website. Czlapinski said their goal is to provide education and resources to people to try to prevent homeowners from killing or harming the cats. “We need more people to advocate for feral cats,” she said. “It’s not a cat problem; it’s a human problem.”
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Kathryn Veronesi: Face of RSD13
By Charlotte Planeta, Sarah Locascio, Mattina Benedetto and Camryn Thayer A motivated and creative problem solver, Dr. Kathryn Veronesi, the superintendent of Regional School District 13, strives to strengthen her communication skills, as well as come up with new and inventive ways to improve our district. Born in Ohio, Veronesi grew up in Plainville, Connecticut and spent time in Ghana at an international school, as her parents were in the Peace Corps. Veronesi is one of seven siblings, and both of her parents are involved in education. Her parents, who were both college teachers, showed her the leadership it required to be in education at an early age. “I was a part of, and witnessed, the impact of educational leadership,” says Veronesi. “A lot of people become accidental leaders. You go into teaching because you want to teach and then, often times, you will start to observe someone who is a principle and think, ‘I think I might want to do that, and I might do it a little differently.’” A positive school ex-
perience furthered her interest in education and her aspiration to make schools better for other people. “Socially, emotionally, academically, it was empowering,” she said. “I felt empowered being at school and being a part of a school community.” She says she felt most empowered at school when she was allowed to have a voice and be a part of decision making, which wasn’t a focal point in her schooling. A friend, and fellow superintendent, suggested that the job would be a good fit for her. “There were skills and potential that someone saw in me before I saw it in myself,” Veronesi reflected. As the leader of RSD13, Veronesi loves to be an active part of the community by attending many events including the annual Community Round-Up. Veronesi also admires the district’s Core Ethical values and how they are used outside of the classroom in daily life. In the regular school day, she stresses the importance of being confident in yourself and what you do.
Eighteen-year-old Coginchaug graduate Sydona Tregoning has her goals set for the future. As she entered her first year of college at Southern Connecticut State University this past fall, she explained how hard it can be to find a balance between school and the gym, but she manages to make it work. “I’m studying Human Performance/Exercise Science,” Tregoning explained. “I already have my NASM certification, so it’s kind of adding another qualification to be a personal trainer. Also, I thought about taking a nutrition course because you have to be certified to give people advice.”
At such a young age, Tregoning decided to get her certification in personal training because of her endless passion for the gym. Tregoning mentioned how her interest in fitness started with social media icons and professional bikini competitors online. “I saw so many girls competing, but I never saw any 16-year-olds or 17-yearolds on stage,” she said. When asked about her experience with competitions, her smile appeared. “Oh gosh, I could go on forever about this,” she laughed. “It’s one of those things where you have to want it, and it takes a certain kind of person to be able to do it. I mean, it’s a
Dr. Veronesi serves dessert to teachers at a staff event. Photo submitted by Veronesi
Veronesi is not only a leader in the Durham/ Middlefield community but is also a mom of two daughters; one is a teacher, and one is studying to be a family therapist. She enjoys being outside, yoga, entertaining/cooking for guests and spending time with her black lab. Although she was a painfully shy girl through her early childhood, Veronesi came into her own as she grew up and developed a strong sense of creativity, problem-solving and collaboration with others. Now, she puts these skills to use as a superintendent as she works to keep Regional School District 13 at its very best.
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Athletes of the Month By Justin van Eyndhoven
Senior Ashley Dana received the title December Athlete of the Month because she has dedicated a part of her life to running. Dana says, “I like racing and the competition but also the team aspect and how we all do workouts every day and have fun together.” She began running when she joined her seventh grade cross country team, and she has stuck with it all through high school and plans to continue running in college. Dana is on the outdoor track and cross country teams, of which she was the captain for the 2017 season. For indoor, Dana currently runs the 1600M and the 800M, and she also likes to run the 4x4 relay. Dana works year round and continues to strive for her best. While Dana got injured and was unable to compete in the last two track meets, she continues to train in all the ways she can and can’t wait to compete in Shorelines. She also says she is looking forward to the outdoor season this spring.
Junior Kyle Roberts received Athlete of the Month because of his dedication to sports, including hockey, soccer and golf. His favorite part of sports is “being able to be a part of great teams and always having something to be a part of and do after school.” Roberts works year round to improve himself. Roberts says, “I, and my team, have been working very hard in order to be successful, and I believe that as a leader and a player, I have been excelling even more than I could have imagined and am very proud of my success.” While Roberts works hard, he relies on his team to win: “The best part of being on a team is being able to rely on a big group of great friends and being able to have such great groups of people to hang out with.” Roberts adds, “What makes me work so hard is the competition and the thought of winning because it puts me in the mentality that I can do anything.”
By Julia Filiault struggle. It’s not even that you don’t want to do cardio; it’s like your body is fighting you to do it. Daily movements like walking through the grocery store, doing homework, even thinking is exhausting. So, fighting through that is really hard... mentally because you have to be so strict and have to plan everything.” Tregoning explains herself as “Type A,” so she likes structure. “Working out, you’re constantly seeing results and seeing your body change. There is so much information that goes along with it, so you’re constantly learning. It’s so addicting and leaves you wanting to know more.”
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With the goal of opening her own gym some day, Tregoning is just “taking it as it goes” and is working through school. Being a new employee at GNC and getting school work done has stretched her schedule a bit, but with her time management skills, she makes it all work. Fitness is applied to her everyday life. She emphasized how important it is to her and the impact it made on her life. It showed her determination,
time management, discipline, and a good worth ethic. Tregoning said, “I focus my energy into things that are productive. It has made me a lot happier, and in turn, made me a nicer person. I make better choices. Like I said, I’m more driven now, and it has given me knowledge because I’m so interested in it and am constantly learning. I found my passion, so I know I want to be in the fitness industry.”
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Lady Devils Basketball Takes On Cromwell Panthers By Ashleigh Halligan
On Friday, Jan. 12, girls basketball played the number-one seed in the Shoreline, the Cromwell Panthers. The Coginchaug girls team has not beaten Cromwell since 2012, so winning this game would be a huge upset in the Cromwell community. In the first quarter, the Devils played great defense and ran through their plays on offense. With 5:40 left in the first, the Devils were leading 4-0. Due to many turnovers in a matter of minutes, Cromwell was able to come back and score seven points; however, with 2:00 left in the quar-
ter, Benbow nailed a three, tying the score 11-11. In the second quarter, the Devils were not able to get many offensive or defensive rebounds, leaving them at a disadvantage because they were giving the Panthers more opportunities. By the end of the first half, the Panthers were leading by seven, leaving the score 18-25. Starting the second half, the Devils knew they had to start playing their game--not Cromwell’s. As the intensity picked up, the Devils had some good fast breaks and open shots. With 7:16 left in the third, Benbow hit a
We have had many successes in the winter season for all sports, and RSD13 Athletic Director Kory Kevorkian is happy with how the season has progressed. “We have had a lot of success across all the programs we have,” Kevorkian said. He talked about the girls basketball team, who are are 12-5 and are sure to make a run in States and Shorelines. He also talked about the off-site teams including our successful boys and girls ice hockey co-ops. The boys team is 11-3, and the girls team is 10-6-1. The boys team is also in the top five in Division III. He elaborated about the players on the hockey teams saying, “They are leading their respective teams in points, goals scored.” When asked about the student sections this winter, Kevorkian said, “I
have been very pleased with the turnout.” He also talked about how he has been very flexible with our student section. “As long as students are following the expectations we have and the Class Act Initiative, then I’m happy.” He was also very surprised with the turnout at all the games saying, “Every game that I have gone to has had students show up.” One of the biggest moments of the winter season for him was the Lyman Hall/Coginchaug/HK hockey game versus Sheehan. The boys won in overtime against their rival Sheehan, who was undefeated at the time. He talked about Coginchaug athletes who played a big factor including Andrew Sacco and Kyle Roberts. He also talked about sophomore Carolyn Cumello beating her own school record.
three, making the score 23-25. Throughout the rest of the third, both teams’ shots were falling, leaving the score 34-37 with 1:22 left. Carly Lane had many rebounds and gave the Devils a few more points. Ending the third quarter, Jessi King hit a three with 1.2 seconds left, tying the score 41-41. At the start of the fourth, the girls were very excited and ready to beat Cromwell. Unfortunately, the Devils’ shots were not falling, but the Panthers’ were, allowing Cromwell to take the lead and win the game with a final score of 48-58.
AD’s Corner: Co-ops Thrive, Student Section Supports Athletes By Dan Munro
Kevorkian also wants to make changes to his leadership team saying, “I have a leadership team that is in place that was carried over from Mr. Barbieri; I want to strengthen this group and make them have a bigger role in the student body.” He continued, “Their job is to improve the culture of athletic events and make more people come out to the games.” When asked about pep rallies for this school year, he agreed that we should have more: “I want to have seasonal pep rallies for fall, winter and spring.” He also talked about the big events coming up for the rest of the winter season. He brought up the swim team Senior Night match on Feb. 23 against Sheehan. Also, the cheerleading team is competing very soon, including Shorelines and States.
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Indoor Track Continues to Run On By Justin van Eyndhoven
As indoor track continues, the players run on. Coaches Michael Ford, David Bellemare, Lavinia Vigue and Peter Ladas want to make the team better than ever before. Coach Ford, the sprinting/boys coach, said, “I am expecting everyone to do really well.” Many athletes are living up to his expectations by running, throwing and jumping their best. Ford and Bellemare also remain optimistic for the girls and their historic record. Coach Bellemare, the jumping/girls coach, works with all the jumpers. Junior Tim Arcari jumped better than ever with a new high jump PR of 5’10” compared to his last year’s PR of 5’6”. Caroline Cumello continues to work on pole vault and, as of last year, still holds the
school record of 9’6”. Throwing had some major breakthroughs this season. Stefan Marczuk, Justin van Eyndhoven and Joseph Venables all throw a minimum of 30 feet and qualified for Shorelines. Preston Wagner threw an astonishing 38 feet and qualified for both Shorelines and States. The boys and girls captains, Stefan Marczuk, Tyra Hultgren and Colleen Coogan, are continuing to push the team forward so they can hopefully win the last few meets they have in the season. “We’ve definitely shown the rest of the conference what we can do and how well we can compete,” Marczuk said. “Now it’s just up to the few practices left to help us rack up all the points we can at Shorelines.”
The Devils boys basketball team had a decent start in their first half of the season. They started up the season with a very exhilarating finish as they won in OT versus Valley. Senior captain Ryan Cross dropped a career-high 27 points and scored the game-winning layup. On Dec. 21, they played Hale Ray, and the boys won 47-34 with junior Thomas Vallone leading the scoring with 11 points. The next game against Windsor Locks was a tough loss on a buzzerbeater shot; however, the Blue Devils played very well with senior MacGuire O’Sullivan having 17 points and going 5 for 8 from the three-point line. At the next game against Westbrook, the boys bounced back from the
last game and won 54-37. Ryan Cross led the scoring with 19 points. After this, the Devils lost the next three games against Creed, Old Saybrook and Cromwell. But after these three losses, they battled back against Haddam-Killingworth and got the win. Ryan Cross dropped another 26 points, and Thomas Vallone had 16. They boys rounded out January with another three losses (twice to Portland and once to East Hampton) but secured a 53-48 win over Morgan on Jan. 23. February is off to a rough start with a 30-34 loss to North Branford on Feb. 1 and a 43-47 loss to Old Saybrook on Feb. 3. The boys will face Morgan on their Senior Night on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
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Boys Hockey Beats Undefeated Sheehan in Overtime By Anthony Curry
The biggest game of the season for the Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug boys hockey team is always against their rival, Sheehan. With a huge turnout in the student section, the Trojans took the ice with confidence, defeating the 7-0 Titans in overtime on Jan. 13. In the beginning of first period, the explosive offensive play was too much for the Trojans, which gave Sheehan two quick
goals. After a timeout by the Trojans, they quickly adjusted and answered back with a goal to end the period 2-1. Halfway through the second period, the Trojans scored another goal to tie the game 2-2. With outstanding saves by both goalies, they went into the third period still tied. By the end of the third period, neither team could score a goal because both teams played very tough
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Senior Carly Lane goes for a lay-up against Old Lyme.
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the first 49 seconds. During this quarter, the Devils kept the upper hand, and East Lyme trailed behind. The score at the end of the third quarter was 41-34, the Devils remaining in the lead. The pressure was on in the fourth quarter. With 4 minutes and 19 seconds left in the game, the score was 45-40 and the Devils only had a five-point lead. At this point, the game could have gone either
CRHS Unified Sports vs. MHS Unified By Nikki Ahern
defense and were extremely physical. Captain Josh Martinez said, “Going into overtime, everyone was hyped up and ready to win another game.” Junior Matt Petit scored the game-winning goal for the Trojans and ended Sheehan’s undefeated season. The Trojans hope to continue their undefeated streak against D3 teams and are excited for the rest of the season.
Lady Devils Basketball Goes Into OT Against Old Lyme On Jan. 3, the Lady Devils played East Lyme, starting the game with a record of 4-1 versus East Lyme’s 6-2. The game started in the Devils’ favor with the jump ball going to them. The Devils scored the first two points, but East Lyme was quick to retaliate with a three-pointer. From there, the first quarter was competitive, as the teams were very evenly matched. The quarter ended with a score of 18-14 with East Lyme four points ahead. After battling for over six minutes, the Devils made a comeback, tying the game 18-18. Throughout the second quarter, the teams were neck and neck, but the Devils were the stronger team offensively. The score at the end of the half was 30-23, with the Devils in the lead. The Devils started the third quarter hot and scored five points within
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way. The fourth quarter ended with a tied score of 48-48, pushing the game into overtime. Both teams gave it their all during overtime. The Devils started with a lead but fell behind at the end of the four minutes. East Lyme won the game by making some lastminute three-pointers and having a strong defense. East Lyme won the game, with a final score of 60-56.
Middletown and Coginchuag Unified Sports are joined by fans for a group photo at the end of the game. Photo by Jackson Volenec
On Jan 18, the unified sports team, pep band, cheerleaders, and other students and teachers gathered in CRHS gym for a memorial basketball game versus Middletown High School, dedicated to the late Wilda Castro, a former assistant coach and teacher at CRHS in previous years. The game began around 11:15 and consisted of four quarters. Though the game took place in the middle of the school day, plenty of fans managed to get out of class to spectate. Seniors Peter Onofrio and Eric DeBrum led both teams in warm ups across the floor, finishing it off with a team cheer and a quick pep-talk from Coach, Robb Bajoros and MHS Coach, Jennie Broomfield. The clock started running and contestants took the court. MHS started off with a bang, and athletes like Nico and Essence are the reason Middletown took lead for most of
the first quarter. With an overwhelming amount of enthusiasm from the bleachers, both teams couldn’t help but shine. As the clock approached halftime, the score became closer and closer. MHS remained in the lead with 18 points and CRHS followed closely with 12. By the second half, Kenny of CRHS quickly became MVP when he shot and made multiple threepointers. Additionally, Maurice of MHS kept the scores close; However, not too close. John of CRHS made defense the one man show when he aggressively and successfully blocked plenty of point attempts by MHS, and within no time, CRHS took control of the court. The game ended with a buzzer shot made by Kenny and the crowd went wild. Catch CRHS Unified Sports at their basketball game at Guilford High School on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
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Community Trivia Bee is all the buzz in town The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation has scheduled its Community Trivia Bee for Friday, March 2, 7 p.m., at Strong
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When I finally find it, whatever it is, I am thrilled. Oh, if only that were the end of the road. It’s just the beginning, I’m afraid.
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I began the session with the highest of hopes, although I should know better by now. Sooner or later, and it’s usually sooner, we will hit a snafu. I will have no idea what the person on the other end of the phone is telling me to do. He tells me to click on something or other, and for the life of me I do not see it. My eyes are rolling around
Should I double click? Right click? Click where? If he doesn’t answer me quickly enough, because by now he is calling his pharmacy for a refill of his tranquilizer, I will take matters into my own hands and I will click onto
I should be embarrassed by my astounding lack of knowhow, but I’m not anymore. I used to be, but I realize that the situation is most likely never going to right itself, so I’ve learned to accept it.
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We started out just fine, my techie guy and me. We exchanged pleasantries. How was his day? How was my day? By the end of the conversation, if you can call it that, I don’t think he cared about my day. I had a pretty good idea how his day was going, though.
I know how this will go. In short order this man is going to feel like reaching through the phone and smacking me up the side of my head. His tone becomes rather terse. I hate terse.
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So when I recently spoke to a man in the customer service department for the camera I had bought some time ago but had never used, in an attempt to find out how to transfer pictures onto my computer, it did not go so well. He was my last hope, too, as I had struggled in vain with the directions and nothing, but nothing, was working.
More things to click on, and then he starts using words that I don’t understand, and which I gather he thinks a kindergartener would have a working knowledge of. And I apologize for my lack of computer skills, which obviously does not need to be pointed out.
in my head, as I frantically search for whatever it is I am supposed to land on. My stomach tightens. I can’t find it!
can hear the gnashing of teeth. He finally comes back, and tells me that I should be looking at – whatever it is that I am supposed to be looking at – and I tell him that there is no such thing in front of me.
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Oh, they like me well enough if I just have a simple question to ask them. We get along just fine in such circumstances. But when it comes to getting help with anything technical, not so much. Apparently I drive them to the brink of insanity. It seems that all the training in the world does not prepare them for the likes of me.
something, and it is always the wrong something. “No, no,” my stressed-out companion wails. So now things get even more complicated, because we must fix my faux pas. And there is always a faux pas.
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Norwich University, Vermont – George Trapp, Lauren Melchionne of Durham. University of Hartford – Kristin Chanthinith, Holly Longobardi of Durham.
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Boys swimming – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Sheehan, 5 p.m.
60+ Club – The Durham 60+ Club and Travel has scheduled its annual Valentine’s Day potluck luncheon for Thursday, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Members should bring a dish to share. A short meeting will follow. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome to join the club.
Monday, Feb. 12 Girls basketball – CRHS vs. North Branford at CRHS, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 13 Boys basketball – CRHS vs. North Branford, away, 7 p.m. Boys swimming – CRHS vs. Xavier at Sheehan, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 14 Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Morgan, away, 7 p.m.
Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Sheehan at Northford Ice Pavilion, 5:30 p.m.
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Theater – PaperHouse has scheduled a production of “Mulan Jr.” for Sunday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com.
Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. ShepaugLitch-Thom-Nonn. at Northford Ice Pavilion, 7:45 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 19 Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Valley Regional, away, 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 16 Theater – PaperHouse has scheduled a production of “Mulan Jr.” for Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School, 135 Pickett Lane. A fee is charged. Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com. Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Morgan at CRHS, 7 p.m.
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