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A closer look at proposed budgets By Lauren Takores Town Times
Middlefield and Durham have wrapped up work on proposed town budgets for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Education costs remain a big concern as state aid shrinks and towns aren’t able to make up the difference. Here’s a closer look at where the proposed budgets stand. The Coginchaug High School girls basketball team celebrates its 2018 CIAC Class S state championship Saturday morning at Mohegan Sun Arena. Coginchaug Basketball Booster Club
‘A dream come true’ Coginchaug girls take state championship
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For the second time in seven years, the Coginchaug girls basketball team is a state champion.
The Blue Devils rolled over SMSA, 7142, Saturday morning at Mohegan Sun Arena to claim the CIAC Class S state championship.
Jessica King led a balanced Coginchaug scoring attack with 25 points. Also hitting double-figures for the victors were Jessica Berens (12 points), Virginia Benbow (11) and Carly Lane (10), who also had 10 re-
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Benbow dished out seven assists. Coginchaug coach Chris Watson said the finals matchup went “far better then I would have ever imagined.” “Going into it I felt like we had the better team, but to execute our game See Champs, A8
Coginchaug students walk out in solidarity By Sarah Locascio and Camryn Thayer
About 200 students, staff and administrators gathered outside Coginchaug Regional High School the morning of March 14 to participate in the National School Walkout. Dozens of students exited the the school, walked around Pickett Lane and then back to the front circle of the school, where a vigil commenced in honor of the 17 victims of the Park-
land, Florida school shooting that occurred last month.
cial media posts that referenced the Parkland shooting.
“In light of the recent threats to CRHS, and the travesty at Parkland, we felt it necessary to join the movement,” said walkout organizer Hayden Hurlbert, a senior.
“I felt that those that died in Parkland, and those who have died in previous massacres, should be honored,” Hurlbert said. “For it is their involuntary sacrifice that gets people to notice that, perhaps, schools aren't the safest place.”
Police arrested two students, one in late February and one in early March, charged in three separate incidents of reportedly disruptive or harassing so-
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Middlefield First Selectman Ed Bailey’s released Middlefield's proposed town budget March 8. The total proposed budget is $16,839,919, a slight decrease of .29 percent. The proposed mill rate of 34.66 would be a slight drop from the current mill rate of 34.96. A $250,000 home at the proposed mill rate would owe a tax of $8,665. The grand list shows growth of 2.71 percent, which Bailey said was a combination of personal property and motor vehicle increases. The budget would reflect small changes on spending, including decreases in computer network support and municipal insurance. “We’ve skinnied up our expenditures by scrutinizing our expenditures,” Bailey said, “looking for economics in town hall building expenses, whether it be energy consumption or copy maSee Budgets, A2
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chine expenses.” The biggest change would be the elimination of the sanitarian and health director positions. Middlefield is poised to join the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District, which would negate the need for those positions. Former sanitarian Lee Vito has retired, and former
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health director Dr. Matt Huddleson has stepped down.
at the proposed mill rate would owe a tax of $9,267.50.
Shane Lockwood, PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health District director, is currently serving as Middlefield’s acting health director.
The grand list grew 1.29 percent, mostly in personal property and vehicle assessments, First Selectman Laura Francis said.
Middlefield would pay a fee to join the health district. Although it’s not a done deal yet, “we believe that everything will work out,” Bailey said.
Under capital projects, the budget would increase by about $100,000, including $55,000 to cover the salary of
Durham Durham’s Board of Finance finalized a proposed budget at its meeting Tuesday.
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Total proposed expenditures would be $30,444,408, a slight increase of .13 percent from the current budget. The proposed mill rate is 37.07, a slight decrease from 37.58. A $250,000 home
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“We are starting to look at what’s going to happen if Korn school is approved and some road projects that need to begin,” Tuttle said, See Budgets, A11
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There’s nothing bigger than the little things Birthday Month is chugging right along, and with it my determination to celebrate every day, in some way. And determination is not too strong a word. I make it my job, and I put a lot of pressure on myself to get it right. Okay, what to do today? I would stretch and strain my poor little noggin, trying to come up with something that was fun. Which I felt I had to do. It’s Birthday Month, for heaven’s sake! It’s mandatory. And then I realized that I wasn’t having fun trying to come up with something fun. And more often than not, when I lay my wee head down on my pillow that night, and I realized that I had totally bypassed the fun thing, I felt like I had blown it somehow. I had let the Birthday Gods down.
I am now honoring myself in the best way possible, I think. By letting go. By seeing the best in everything, and in myself. By loving my life, every day, no matter what it brings. By being grateful for everything, even the stuff I used to label awful. So the next day I would pick up right where I had left off. Okay, what to do, what to do? I could drive down to the beach. Nah, I don’t feel like going anywhere today. And I don’t want to do anything that requires me to part with my shekels, so that narrows things down a bit. I could visit a friend, but nobody seems to be around. I was coming up empty-handed. But then a new notion seeped into me, slowly but surely. If the mission of Birthday Month is to slide
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plan and dominate the way we did is just amazing,” Watson said. Coginchaug earned the Class S title in 2012, as well. This time around, the Blue Devils, a modest No. 9 seed in the state tournament, wrapped up their campaign with a mark of 19-6. “The season as a whole was one of ups and downs,” Watson said. “Coming into the
season with injuries to some pretty important players didn’t help things. But every girl stepped up from the start of the season. Winning a state championship was a goal we set for ourselves, but to actually make it happen is something else. “These girls wanted this badly and worked hard every day to make it happen, because they weren’t going to let any setbacks slow them down. It’s a fantastic group of girls that were a joy
to coach this season. We had wonderful support all season from the school and town. I can’t thank everyone enough for being part of this amazing season. It truly is a dream come true.” Coginchaug looked tough throughout the tournament. The locals bested No. 24 Tourtellotte, 66-30, in the opening round, and No. 8 Bolton, 56-30, in Round 2. From there, the Blue Devils took down No. 17 Wamogo, 64-28, and No. 20 Weaver, 67-
62, to earn a spot in the finals. rest would take care of itself. The girls responded in a big Waiting there was No. 10 way and by the time the SMSA, which proved no fourth quarter started we match for Coginchaug. could relax a little bit.” In the title game, CoginThe 2018 Class S champs chaug led 29-20 at halftime, are: Carly Lane, Raegan and slammed the door on Moore, Jessica Berens, VirSMSA (18-7) in the third ginia Benbow, Jessica quarter. King, Lindsey Marino, ShanSaid Watson, “We got a bit lazy in the second quarter on defense and a lot of the discussion the half was that we needed to defend and do the little things well and the
non Carey, Isabel Milardo, Michaela Grenier, Molly Shields, Skyler Sentino, Taylor McDermott, Maura Zettergren and Kerry Turecek.
out,” he said. “Additionally, we wanted to assure our students, faculty and parents “The walkout was a powerful that the ceremony would be display of our students' sup- safe for all involved, so we port for the community of worked with the state police Parkland, Florida,” said Prin- to secure our campus for the cipal Brian Falcone. event.” Falcone said the walkout Some students carried signs was planned as a respectful that read, “Enough is ceremony to honor the vicenough,” “Protect kids, not tims of the Parkguns” and other phrases adland tragedy. dressing gun control and
kind. Still others wanted to pay their respects to those whose lives were lost in the recent Florida tragedy.
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During the 17-minute ceremony, students read poems, one of which was by a victim of the shooting. The CRHS chamber choir performed “Prayer of the Children” by composer Kurt Bestor and students read the names of the victims. “I would say it was a little tense in the beginning,” said sophomore Dylan Sartor, “but when the choir started to sing, it felt like everyone really engaged for a moment.” The nationwide walkout was
a way for students across the country to advocate for change, but many schools were not supportive of student participation in the walkout. In Wallingford, administrators warned students at Sheehan High School that walking out could result in suspension. No students at Sheehan were disciplined after going forward with a walkout. CRHS administration created a schedule accommodating the walkout so students, staff and administration
could participate without missing class.
“Our goal was to allow students the opportunity to express their feelings while respecting the rights of the student who did not want to participate in the walk-
gun safety.
Others said they were there to show that many students do not feel safe in schools and want change of some
Student organizers of the walkout said they feel they proved that high school students are not too young to have a voice. Sarah Locascio and Camryn Thayer are reporters at the Devil’s Advocate, the student newspaper of Coginchaug Regional High School. Town Times reporter Lauren Takores contributed to this story.
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– Middlefield and Durham senior bus trips provide transportation to activities and out-of-county medical appointments. Tuesday, March 27, The Book Barn in Niantic and Wednesday, March 28, Hobby Lobby in East Haven. Out-of-county medical appointments require 48 hours notice. For more information and reservations, call 860-346-0212, press 2. Food Bank – The food bank is in need of snack foods, such as Goldfish, crackers, snack bars, cereal and pasta sauce.
field and Durham Senior Activity Bus is for all seniors in Middlefield and Durham. New ideas for trips and Bridge players – Bridge venues are sought. Contact games are scheduled for Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 7121 or Jaclyn Lehet at 860to 3:30 p.m., at the Senior 349-3153. Center. Knowledge of how to Seeking program ideas - The play bridge is required. Senior Center is looking for Setback and cribbage – Per- new programs to offer. Share sons interested in playing thoughts and suggestions setback or cribbage should with Sue D’Orvilliers, 860come to the Middlefield 349-7121. Community Center. Weekly exercise – Monday Knit2gether – Do you know and Friday, regular exercise, how to knit? Are you interest- 7:45 a.m.; Wednesday, yoed in learning new skills? The ga, 7:45 a.m. Knit2gether group meets Thursdays, 9 a.m., at the Mid- Weekly exercise – Mondays and Fridays, regular exerdlefield Community Center. cise,7:45 a.m.; Wednesdays, Activity bus – The MiddleBook Club – Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Levi E. Coe Library.
yoga, all at 7:45 a.m. Senior lunches - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals provided to residents of Middlefield and Durham, 60 years and older. Call Sue D’Orvilliers, 860-349-7121. Blood pressure screenings – Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. 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.
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Bailey’s remarks mirrored Francis’. “We did have an in-
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“We have common goals,” Francis said. “We certainly have common constituents. We just have different respon-
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In essence, they said due to cuts in state aid, slow grand list growth and a desire to keep the mill rate down, the towns won’t be able to absorb school district budget increases like they use to.
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Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled its annual Easter Flower Sale for Friday, March 30, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, March 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the firehouse, 406 Jackson Hill Road.
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Quilts that Care plans workshop for March 31 Quilts that Care, Inc. creates and donates quilts to cancer patients at facilities throughout Connecticut. Donations of fabric shop gift cards, 100
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Welcome to On The Menu. Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe New Menu, Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Family Owned, operated. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice Award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat 10-10, Sun. 11-10
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320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
1143 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT 06479 Monday - Thursday 11AM-8:45PM Friday and Saturday 11AM-9PM Like Greek food? Try our famous Greek dishes next time you’re craving something delicious. We’re Celebrating our 1 year anniversary and taking $1 off all food items ALL February.
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
Top off the weekend with Sunday Brunch mountainside. Includes Breakfast Buffet, Choice of entree`, dessert and cocktail. Adults $19.95, 2-4 years $14.95. Three & under, Free.
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323 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com Family owned and operated bakery located off 1-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, cookies, Italian ice, gelato, cakes and other traditional desserts.
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Please & Thank you. DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431. Grassy Hill Auctions, an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convince. Grassy Hill Auctions (203) 868-1816 GrassyHillAuctions.co m
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TREE LENGTH Firewood Call for details 203-238-2149 Apartments For Rent Ask About SPECIALS 1 BD apartments $750 & UP. Free Heat, HW & Elec. Ask about our pet policy. Newly renovated! Sec. dep. req. 203-639-4868 MERIDEN - Studio Apt., with EIK, BR & bath., Recently renovated. $650/ mo., + 1st & last mo. rent. 203.317.0476 WALLINGFORD - 2 family, 2nd floor, 5 rooms, 3 BR, off street prkg, no pets, $1,000/mo + utilities, 203-284-1853
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Houses For Rent 3 BD, 2 BA, H & HW inc, appli inc W/D, C/A, 2 car garage, lg yard, finished basement, close to hospital. $1700. mo + sec & ref req, avail 4/1. Call 203.639.1725 or 203.631.6405
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RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS ***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203-269-9888. www.ricksantiques andcoins.com
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Help Wanted CUSTOMER SERVICE PT 1-2 days/week. Upscale storage facility. Light computer, good people/office skills. Email: oakdalest orage@aol.com
Established Southington CT company needs a plating chemical blender - experience preferred but will train. Mechanical maintenance ability a plus. an EOE / Veterans/ Disabled/ LGBT employer/benefits. Email: dliston@uyemura.com HANDYPERSONHandyperson who can do light maintenance, cleaning, & landscaping for home in the local area. Flex hrs send letter of interest to P.O.Box 373, Middlefield, CT 06455 PAVING HELP / CDL DRIVERS - Will train. 60 years in business. Many perks. Call 203281-1494. PCA needed in WLFD area, Tues. and Thurs., 10 - 2pm, dog lover, other positions avail. 860-828-8282
PT OFFICE ASSISTANT - For the First Congregational Church, 111 Church Dr., Cheshire, CT, to work Monday Friday, 9am-1pm. View job description at www .cheshirecongregation al.org Apply electronically by sending resume to Caroll Cyr at carollc@cheshirecongre gational.org EOE Real Estate Paralegal Southington law firm seeks exp. paralegal to handle all aspects of real estate closings independently. Must have knowledge of current TRID regulations. Forward cover letter and resume to: lawoffice@ elliottstanekpc.com
• Enjoy a competitive salary plus commission, comprehensive benefits, and a fun, family-oriented work environment at our locations in Meriden & Pawcatuck, CT. Take your job to the next level: RJ Media Group genuinely wants you to succeed. • Nurture long-term, personal connections and build a portfolio of solid client relationships that you will own. • Craft emails, conduct over-the-phone and face-to-face presentations, set appointments - do everything for your client, from beginning to end, to help them fill their positions. • If you’re an outgoing, curious team player self-motivated to reach goals and exceed expectations, you will have lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance with RJ Media! RJ Media Group is a 150 year old family-owned company that publishes the RecordJournal, The Westerly Sun, 7 weekly community newspapers, myrecordjournal.com and thewesterlysun.com, delivering the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital recruitment marketing to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities. To apply, send resume & cover letter to John Layton at jlayton@rjmediagroup.com 80922-01
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ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860-718-5132.
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Digital Content Producer Sports The Record-Journal is looking to hire a full-time (40 hours/week), benefits eligible Digital Content Producer to focus on sports reporting. Job description : Generate engaging, digital content for RJ Media Group websites. Candidates must have a journalism background and a passion for covering local/high school sports. Position involves writing for the web as well as taking photos and shooting/editing video on deadline. The ideal candidate is an expert at driving digital traffic and promoting user engagement through social media. Duties : Post several digital content items to the web and social media per day. Write for the web, employ alternate story forms as applicable. Shoot and edit video, including game highlights and web video shows. Shoot photos. Regularly compile galleries of staff and wire art. Manage personal social media accounts and house accounts as needed. Community engagement/audience-building through Facebook and other social media. Keep current on developments relevant to beat/industry. Qualifications : A degree in journalism or related field, preferably with instruction in digital content production. 1-3 years experience minimum creating digital content for a news organization. Excellent knowledge of social media platforms. Video editing/photography experience. Excellent reporting/writing skills, ability to report accurately and quickly. Experience using content management system for digital publishing. Flexible schedule, ability to work nights, weekends as needed. A driver’s license and reliable transportation. Knowledge of high school sports. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Richie Rathsack (rrathsack@record-journal.com), Digital Content Manager, by Friday, March 30. RJ Media Group is an EOE
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Businesses & Services
Prof., Thorough, Reliable & Trustworthy. Resid./ Comm. 26 Yrs. Exp. Many Long-Term Refs. Kathy: 203-494-7758
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IF YOU Mention This Ad Plumbing SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, George J Mack & Sons storm damage Servicing the Meriden **JUNK REMOVAL** area since 1922. Toilet, Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, faucet, sink & drain reDebris, etc pairs. Water heater reWE CAN REMOVE placements. 15% Sr ANYTHING citizen disc. Member CASH PAID - For any Entire house to Toyota any condition, of BBB. 203-238-2820 1 item removed! running or not, crashed FREE ESTIMATES okay. Will take other Sr. Citizen Discount Power Washing makes and models. LIC & INS. (203) 600-4431. 203-535-9817 or POWER WASHING 860-575-8218 Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin RECYCLE YOUR OLD 203-440-3279 NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.
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J & M Landscapes Complete lawn care. Mulch&Stone delv. Shed stone found. Stump grinding. Gutter clean-outs. Storm Clean-up. Free quote. 860-349-8135.
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Masonry ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652
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ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes Starting March 19, 2018 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 week course Beginners Class 6:15pm Novice Class 7:15pm Advance Reg. Required This can be done online For further information Call Cheshire Parks & Rec. 203-272-2743 from 9am to 4pm AFTER 5:00pm Call INSTRUCTORS Bruce 203-235-4852. Phil 860-302-7077 Kathy 203-439-0501 Michele 860-559-2725
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One-man show takes on complex issues
Soccer club taking registration for spring season
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William J. Lema, D.M.D. Serving Durham & Middlefield for 25 Years
Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.
William J. Lema, D.M.D.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults
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Saturday & Evening Appointments Available Cosmetic Bonding Regular Hours: Gum Therapy Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm • Cosmetic Bonding • Emergencies Crowns & Bridges • Gum Therapy • Fillings Dentures & Repairs • Crowns & Bridges • Root Canals (860) 349-7006 Emergencies • Dentures & Repairs William J. Lema, D.M.D. Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D. RootHours: Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) Regular Tues–Fri 9am–6pm
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All prospective travel coaches, as well as anyone helping with the club in any capacity, should attend. For more information, visit coginchaugsoccer@gmail.com.
Professionals
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Coginchaug Soccer Club monthly meetings are scheduled for the first Sunday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center.
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Coginchaug Soccer Club is accepting 2018 spring registration at coginchaugsoccer.org. A fee is charged. The club offers a kindergarten through second grade clinic, run by the technical training staff, with the help of parent volunteers. The club also offers Pre-K to U19 teams (open to all non-high school students born between Jan. 1, 1999 to Dec. 31, 2013).
From left: John Morello, Marie Field and Jamie Breton.
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The Field family created the Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. in 2015 after their 16-year-old son died by suicide. In an effort to be a force for positive
The mission of the Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, to reduce the stigma of mental illness, and to provide hope and support. For more information, visit nathanielfield.org
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Morello’s one-man show explores the challenges and decisions that people face. He inspires audiences to take action by urging them to reflect upon choices they make in their daily lives, from what they put in their bodies, the way they treat one another, to the way they treat themselves.
change, the foundation has sponsored several events at local schools and in the workplace.
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The Nathaniel B. Field Memorial Foundation, Inc. sponsored actor John Morello to perform at Coginchaug Regional High School recently. Morello’s skits covered a wide range of social issues that impact both young and old, including depression, drug use, inclusion, bullying and suicide prevention.