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Grammy winner to headline fair By Lauren Takores Town Times
Melissa Etheridge will headline the Durham Fair’s Friday concert. The Durham Fair Association announced Monday the singer-songwriter is scheduled to play Sept. 28 on the main stage.
Area health officials are considering the addition of Middlefield to the PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health District. Middlefield’s health director resigned on Dec. 31 and the town’s sanitarian is scheduled to retire this summer. Edward Bailey, Middlefield first selectman, said the town has the opportunity to consider joining the regional group.
Etheridge’s 30-year career includes hits “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” for which she won a Grammy Award in 1995 for Best Rock Song, from her six-times platinum album “Yes I Am.”
“It’s a good time to transition,” he said. “We don’t really need full-time staffing given the size of our town.”
She also won a Grammy in 1993 for Best Female Rock Vocal for her song “Ain’t It Heavy” and an Oscar in 2007 for Best Original Song.
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Wendy Manemeite, the fair’s entertainment coordinator, said she has wanted to bring Etheridge to town for some time. “This year we were early enough,” she said. “We were able to get onto her schedule.”
“She works very well for
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Middlefield has fewer than 4,500 residents. Southington has more than 40,000 and Plainville has around 20,000. Melissa Etheridge rehearses July 3, 2017, for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade in Boston. Associated Press
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Parents oppose plan to close Lyman school By Lauren Takores Town Times
Nearly 300 people, including dozens of parents, packed into the library of Coginchaug Regional High School Wednesday, March 28 and voiced their concerns over a proposed school closing. The hearing came just two days after the Regional School District 13 Board of Education approved a facilities plan, with a 6-3 vote,
that would close John Lyman Theresa Weimann, a Lyman School, a K-4 elementary parent who lives in Durham, school in Middlefield. distributed flyers encouraging people to attend the Many of the speakers opMarch 28 meeting. posed the decision and expressed frustration that they “They were supposed to send out a survey asking were unaware of the vote. The agenda for the Monday, parents’ input,” Weimann said. “Most of us were waitMarch 26 special meeting ing for a survey.” did not indicate the board would take action on a plan John Lyman School on March 29. Nearly 300 people for Lyman, the oldest build- The plan approved by the attended a school board meeting that day and many ing in the school district and board would close Lyman voiced their concerns over a proposal to close Lyman. one identified for closure in the past. Lauren Takores, Town Times See School, A3
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The school board has been working with School Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi on a strategic plan to address declining enrollment and reduced state education aid. The plan approved March 26 was not the one presented at past meetings, which
That plan was nixed because of its $32 million price tag, Veronesi said. School board president Robert Moore said via email that, under the approved plan, John Lyman School would close “if all issues and needed improvements are eventually approved. Next steps need to include the development of the education-
John Lyman School on March 29.
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A state trooper observed from the back of the room. A line of parents and children wrapped through aisles of bookshelves. “The reason (for) the declining enrollment at John Lyman had been the two years of rumors that John Lyman’s closing,” said Lindsay Dahlheimer, a Lyman parent who lives in Durham, “so parents don’t want to send their kids there … John Lyman still has two classrooms in portables. We are still over capacity for our school. So how is a lowering enrollment happening when we’re in portables?”
“There’s a lot stronger voice from the Lyman parents and the pro-program choice peo-
ple, but we need to find a way to cut costs,” McMaster said to the board. “It’s great to have program choice, but are there even any numbers released on how much more it actually costs?” LTakores@record-journal.com
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and move the district toward a four-school configuration: an elementary school for kindergarten through second grade, another elementary school for third to fifth grade, and middle and high schools.
would have renovated Brewster school to serve prekindergarten to fifth grade, renovated Memorial school to serve a K-5 elementary program and altered Strong school to a grades 6-8 middle school.
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Durham finance board takes questions on budget By Lauren Takores Town Times
Guardrail replacement on a Millbrook Road bridge drew public ire Monday during the annual budget hearing. Under the proposed town budget for next fiscal year, public works projects would increase the capital improvements allocation by 157 percent. The total proposed capital allocation would be $227,797, up significantly
from $88,692. Guardrail replacement on the Millbrook Road bridge would take up $100,000 of that allocation. The current wooden rail and concrete block system would be replaced by steel guardrails. First Selectman Laura Francis said the bridge was replaced about 10 to 15 years ago by the public works department. While doing the project in-house saved the town money, “it wasn’t fully engineered,” she said, and the guardrail system
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wasn’t installed per code. “So it’s not actually a replacement, it is actually an installment of a code-compliant guardrail system,” Francis said. “When we have a non-compliant construction like that, it puts the town in a liability situation” if there was a traffic accident. “When we find an exposure like that, we seek to correct it,” she added. The budget allocates $45,000 each year for guardrail replacement around town. Residents questioned whether that money could be used for the Millbrook Road bridge. “If we were to dip into that amount of money now, it would put that project behind by a couple of years,” said Laurie Tuttle, Board of Finance chairman. Budget info The finance board approved the proposed budget on March 20. 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. In the proposed budget, the total operating costs would be $6,131,776, total reserves would be $744,795 and capital funds would be $227,797 for a total proposed budget
A slide showing how Durham’s town budget is allocated, used during a public budget hearing on Monday, April 2.
of $7,104,368. It would be a 3.06 percent increase from the current fiscal year.
change those holdbacks.” Although the grand list grew this year by 1.29 percent, it was mostly in personal property and vehicles.
“We still have a strong balance sheet,” Tuttle said. “Our tax collection rate is still very “We need to grow our grand good.” list with businesses as well Tuttle said the town needs to as residential,” Tuttle said. She added that the town be creative in overcoming faces pressure to add police state funding losses. coverage, upgrade to public “We’re a little more confisafety and communications dent this year than we were equipment, replace road last year,” Tuttle said. “The culverts and make other instate budget was in flux for frastructure upgrades, work quite awhile last year. We on the possible Korn school still can’t guarantee our state acquisition for a community funding this year, but we did center and address public use the (proposed 2018-19) safety facility needs. state budget, and it’s reduced by estimated hold“We are still expecting presbacks, so there’s still a sures for future budgets to chance the governor could make up state cuts,” Tuttle said, “and we’re still expecting the state to try to shift some of their costs down to the town level.”
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Resident state trooper funding would increase $73,514. About $20,000 would cover increased salary and benefits. About $7,500 is for overtime and special duty enforcement. Other funds would employ the proposed student resource officer, if Regional School District 13 hires one, for additional trooper duty during the summer when school is out. “Because there is that presSee Budget, A5
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Pool – Seniors interested in playing pool are welcome to come to the Durham Activity Center Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Sherry at 860-343-6724 or Jaclyn at 860-349-3153. Lunch - Hot lunch is served Mondays and Wednesdays
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Middlefield Senior Center The Con Artist Playbook – Wednesday, April 11, 6 p.m., at Levi E. Coe Library. Informative program regarding scams, and how to pro-
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sure to have more police coverage in the town, that maybe we can benefit from some of that by picking up the summertime duty,” Tuttle said. “What that does is allows that SRO to be available all year. He’ll already be familiar with the town, children, activities that go on.”
Total recommended reserve fund transfers would be $744,795, a decrease of nearly 3 percent. It includes many of the same items as previous years, as the town saves for certain items over time. Major contributors would be $196,000 for public works vehicle replacement, $185,000 for road reconstruction on the DiNatale Road subdivision and
Budget decreases would include $21,898 in the employee retirement plan due to pension restructuring to a defined contribution, $25,000 that was a one-time engineering cost last year for the DiNatale Drive project and $41,401 in the DMIAAB as the private haulers are no longer using the DMIAAB
Weekly Fun Excursions – Middlefield and Durham senior bus trips provide transportation to activities and out-of-county medical appointments. Tuesday, April 10 to Mystic with lunch at Mystic Pizza
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Checkerberry; a wise choice As I write this, it’s the morning of my birthday. Now I know that I tend to go into overkill with the birthday thing, but it’s my solemn promise to you that you we can all go an entire year now (well, after this) without me bringing the subject up again.
and buy myself a present. I will go to the beach and read for as long as I can before the cold seeps into my bones. I will have a vegan pizza for supper, followed by my cherished checkerberry. (We of Guilford origin all know what a checkerberry is. It is a lovely frothy beverage consisting of checkerberry syrup, soda, and in my case, vegan ice cream.) I will delight in the phone calls from my friends and my boys. I even bought myself a Happy Birthday balloon, which I will tie to a tree out front, and maybe people will honk as they drive by; a nod to my Special Day. (I know. I am shameless.) I will feel like a princess, all wrapped
You are entitled to a reprieve, I should think. I have probably written about this before, but please bear with me. Birthdays bring this out in me – a reckoning of where I have been, and where I hope to go. It gets really deep for me. Oh, I love the surface stuff alright – the presents and the birthday wishes and all the attention I get because I pretty much demand it. But I always ask myself, “How am I doing, life-wise?” So here’s how the day is looking. Certain birthday traditions will be honored. I will go to my favorite store
up in magic. It will be a most spectacular day. And I can no longer ignore the fact that the road behind me is now longer than the road before me, and that, at times, has just rocked me to my core. Oh no! Did I get it right? Is there enough time left to get it right? There have been dreams that curled up and died. I never climbed a mountain. The knees would protest too loudly now. I never went into the Peace Corps. At the risk of sounding horribly selfish, I am not inclined to give up my creature comforts and get off the couch. I have not gone skydiving. That was never a good idea.
I can no longer ignore the fact that the road behind me is now longer than the road before me, and that, at times, has just rocked me to my core. Oh no! Did I get it right? Is there enough time left to get it right? I don’t like heights. I have not saved the world. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. But here’s the good part. I have realized that I don’t have to do any of that in order to have a life that counts. There’s been a shift in my goals, and it’s a good one. Now I’m happy just being the best person I can be. And I think that I am.
I was, at first, not all that fond of this year’s number. It was a bit of a shock! But I have decided to make friends with it, as it shows no signs of shrinking. I have dubbed these my Wise Woman years. Don’t you just love it?! And these Wise Woman years have come bearing some unexpected gifts. Like things that used to get my knickers in a knot, no longer do. I am learning to flow with life. Finally! The days, all of them, are treasures, and not simply chunks of time that I must power through. Even what I used to dub the tough times, I now see grew me. They were important threads in the tapestry that is my life. It’s all good. And the road up ahead is looking pretty darn inviting. I’m looking forward to walking it. Well, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve gotta run. This Wise Woman has a birthday to celebrate!
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Meet the Candidates forum The Middlefield Democratic Town Committee has scheduled a Meet the Candidates event for Tuesday, April 10, at the Middlefield Community Center, Senior Center 405 Main St., Middlefield.
setback or cribbage should come to the Middlefield Community Center. Knit2gether – Do you know how to knit? Are you interested in learning new skills? The Knit2gether group meets Thursdays, 9 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Activity bus – The Middlefield and Durham Senior Activity Bus is for all seniors in Middlefield and Durham. New ideas for trips and venues are sought. Contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-3497121 or Jaclyn Lehet at 860349-3153. Seeking program ideas - The Senior Center is looking for new programs to offer. Share thoughts and suggestions with Sue D’Orvilliers, 860349-7121.
Weekly exercise – Monday and Friday, regular exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Wednesday, yoga, 7:45 a.m.
Durham 60+ Travel has scheduled the following trips. The public is welcome.
Weekly exercise – Mondays and Fridays, regular exercise, April 19 – Westchester, Sister 7:45 a.m.; Wednesday yoga, Act. 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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Oct. 12 – Westchester, Newsies. Nov. 16 – Radio City. For more information, call Sue Giuffrida, 860-346-0724.
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Foundation makes a difference To the editor: It's finally spring and time to apply for Connecticut Valley Education Foundation grants! Every year, CVEF makes our community a better place to live for all of us by providing funds that support lifelong learning. CVEF grants have made a big difference to me and the organization I help run. I am a director for local nonprofit PaperHouse Productions. We produce community children's theatre events in Durham and Middlefield. With help from CVEF we have been able to expand our work to be a yearround activity for students who become passionate about the theatre. A CVEF grant helped us create a Junior Board, where our most engaged participants can support each other by traveling to see other local performances and develop their own theatre skills and goals. Our second CVEF grant provided funding to purchase mobile equipment that allows our young performers to contribute to community events including a show at SugarLoaf Terrace, the Durham Fair Center Stage, and our entry at Middlefield's Trunk or Treat. I applaud CVEF's positive impact in our community. If you have an idea or a project that fits their important mission, get your application submitted today. Visit www.coginchaugvef.org. Heather Kannam PaperHouse Productions
Let the BOE do its job To the editor: I found a notice in my paper box to show up at CRHS on March 27 to “oppose the closing of Lyman School.” I did not show up, but should have to voice my opinion.
The Board of Education is made of elected townspeople (I don’t understand why anyone would want the job, but that’s beside the point.) If the Board of Education believes it would be a savings to close John Lyman, then why would anyone want to oppose it? Just because some of the children will have to go to a different school? Children will go with the flow, as long as the parents don’t get them all upset about changing schools. Who will it bother more, the kids or the parents?
scores are going to reflect this loss going forward.
college. And yet there are those who love it!"
Carolyn Salzano Middlefield
John Lyman’s populace emoted the same last week — I feel you.
An opportunity to improve education To the editor: Education is more than the structure of a school. The possibility of a second school closing affords us an exciting opportunity to upgrade the education for every student in District 13. Connecticut ranks high in education, but our district’s ratings are less than stellar. In fact, for all the taxes we invest, they’re quite mediocre.
If closing John Lyman (or any other school for that More and more residents matter) will save a few tax dollars, then we should do it. who are financially able send their students elseI have heard people say they where rather than settling moved to Durham for the for less. schools, so, apparently, the I offer myself as Exhibit A. I Board of Education is doing something right. Give them a am a first-year graduate of Coginchaug. To put it mildly, hand. Don’t buck them. I disliked every day of school Irene Curtis Roberts and have always regretted Durham my poor education.
Lyman school a gem To the editor: When I first toured John Lyman Elementary, I was so impressed I wrote a letter to this editor about the school. I already had a child in sixth grade in Cheshire public schools and was about to enroll her at Strong, and my son to start kindergarten. Lyman had a welcome committee that sang a song for all prospective parents, and it was quite good. Afterward I was given a tour by two very confident, articulate students. Since that day when I decided this is the school my sons would attend, I have never regretted that decision. The teachers are creative, passionate, professional and very receptive to parents. The value of John Lyman as a hot school with an ID program has been greatly underestimated. Unfortunately I think the district's test
I read of Asia’s and western Europe’s top international ratings and envy them. Education, or lack thereof, is not entirely to blame for today’s crises. Culture contributes, as well. However, we can become a community that supports and demands a better partnership with our educators for the sake of our children. Why can’t District 13 be No. 1 in the state? Anne Malcolm Middlefield
Time to move on To the editor: I sympathize with the John Lyman community, and I respect their passion. My college stirs a similar passion in me and many. Two hundred years ago the battle for its future rose to the U.S. Supreme Court. Daniel Webster’s impassioned argument ended: “It is, sir, as I have said, a small
I also recognize that what Webster held so dear little resembles what I knew. The place and the experiences of alumni in the ‘80s or the 2000s also varied from mine enough to have had as many differences as similarities. (That’s why sports become the de facto rallying point; they are what changes least. Thus, gentlemen who remembered Dartmouth’s national championship team of 1925 identify with those celebrating the 14 Ivy League championship teams over the many decades hence, even though little else was similar.) Lyman is no different. What students experienced in the earliest days do not match later students’ specific experiences. That does not diminish the gleam of the gem, nor take away from those elements that have been consistent. It acknowledges that the only constant is change. Education today is dramatically different than a decade ago, everywhere. Those evolutionary forces, exogenous (state and federal mandates) and endogenous (staffing and curricular changes), have already been narrowing the differences within Region 13.
The Durham Public Works Department has scheduled its annual brush pick up to begin the week of April 22. Each house is limited to one truckload of brush. The town crew will make one pass only on each street. Brush pile specifications: Brush must be placed cutend toward the curb. Piles must not be stacked more than 4 feet tall and must be less than 8 feet in total length. Trunks and brush can not be more than 4 inches in diameter. No processed wood or stumps. Piles must not be within 15 feet of electrical transformers or phone/cable boxes and may not be within 10 feet of telephone poles and mail boxes. Piles not conforming to requirements will not be collected. The purpose of the brush pick up is to dispose of branches and limbs that have fallen naturally. Land clearing or newly cut trees do not comply with guidelines and will not be collected. Call Public Works at 860349-1816.
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60+ Club – The Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, April 9, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic, open to the public, is scheduled for noon. Guitar and ukulele entertainment, provided by Dan Stevens, is planned.
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Theater – Readers Theater MIDDLEFIELD — Carol presents “Doubt” a paraAnne (Schrader) Neal, 75, ble by John Patrick Shanley at of Middlefield, beloved the Durham Public Library, wife of Monday, April 16, 7 p.m., at Ronald L. the Durham Public Library. For reservations, call 860Neal, 349-9544, ext. 1. passed
with all. Carol will be remembered and her spirit will move on through those lives that she touched but those she met and touched. Along with her loving away on Fri- spouse Ron, Carol is surThursday, April 19 day, March vived by her five children, 30, 2018 at Darla Morello and her husDurham Garden Club – The H a r t f o rd band, Robert, Ron Neal Durham Garden Club has Hospital. and his wife, Lisa, Daman scheduled a succulent Born in Neal, Rhonda Saleski and wreathmaking workshop for her husband, Frank and Thursday, April 19, 11 a.m., at Philadelphia, Pa., she was Durham Activity Center, 350 the daughter of the late Brandon Neal and his wife, Main St. A fee is charged. Frank and Anna (Baldwin) Heather; her 11 adored Reservations are required. For Schrader. Having grown up grandchildren Alexander, more information, call 860in South Philadelphia Carol Mason, Tyler, Logan, 349-8415. knew to dress impeccably Greyson, Elliot, Cash, Nawith a switchblade as an talie, Greta, Margo and Friday, April 20 accessory. She danced on Mia; her own siblings NorAmerican Bandstand and ma Gigliotti, Henry SchradFrog Friday – Everyone Outside has scheduled Frog Friday modeled for a French deer and Lizanne Maestas for April 20, 2 p.m., at the High- signer. Carol wanted to and extended family. lawn Forest, Rockfall. Visit the travel and learn what she Funeral services will be vernal pool and look for frogs, could about the world’s held on Saturday, April 7 at eggs, larvae and more. Free, 10 a.m. at Middlefield Fedhistory, its traditions, and registration requested. 860erated Church, 402 Main 395-7771, www.EveryoneOut- its people. She had a desire to be an archeologist, St., Middlefield. Burial will side.org or Lisa at lisa@everyoneoutside.org. which she accomplished be at the convenience of by digging into your heart the family. Sunday, April 22 and soul. She was very inFamily and friends may volved with and loved the call on Friday evening from Earth Day – The Shoreline Mid-Lea Garden Club in 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doolittle Outdoor Education Center Middlefield. Carol worked Funeral Home, 14 Old and The Dudley Farm MuseChurch St., Middletown. In um, 2351 Durham Road, Guil- at Pratt & Whitney in Middletown for 32 years. lieu of flowers, donations in ford, will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, 1 to 4 Carol did not see people Carol’s memory may be p.m. Lauren Brown, author of for what they looked like made to the Mid Lea Gar“Wildflower and Winter on the outside, she learned den Club Scholarship Weeds,” will lead an early Fund, Attn; Linda Betta, who you were. She emspring wildflower walk (no braced people and shared 368 Baileyville Road, Middogs). For more informadlefield, CT 06455. To her strength, humor, gention, 203-457-0770 or info@ share memories or send erosity, and acceptance dudleyfarm.com. condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. Scripture Bits
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Volume 24, Issue 4
Mr. Coginchaug Crowned
By Sarah Locascio & 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 Parkland, Florida school shooting that occurred last month. “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.
Police arrested two students, one in late February and one in early March, charged in three separate incidents of reportedly disruptive or harassing social media posts that referenced the Parkland shooting. “I felt that those that died in Parkland, and
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March for Our Lives Makes D.C. History By Camryn Thayer
Senior Cal Pitruzzello was crowned the winner of Coginchug’s 5th-Annual Mr. Coginchaug pageant. Cal celebrates with his escort senior Maddie Montz. Photo by Ryan Donecker
Is Student-Led Curriculum the Future for RSD13? By Charlotte Planeta
Thousands of attendees carried signs at March for our Lives in Washington D.C. on March 24, 2018. Photo by Camryn Thayer On Saturday, March 24, hundreds of thousands of people poured into the streets of Washington, D.C., and cities nationwide, to stand in solidarity with victims of Parkland and say, “Enough is enough,” to gun violence. I had the privilege of being able to march for this cause in D.C., and it was unlike anything I’d experienced before. With an estimated crowd size between 500,000 and 800,000, this protest could be the largest youth-led
protest since the Vietnam War and the largest singleday protest in D.C. history, providing the estimations are correct. People of all ages, races, and walks of life lined Pennsylvania Avenue, spilling onto the perpendicular streets. They carried signs denouncing the NRA and the Trump administration and called for safer and stricter gun regulations. Signs called attention to a variety of issues that are, or should be, encompassed in the debate, such
as “A 19-year-old with an AR-15 is not a well regulated militia,” and, “As a black girl, I hope to have as many rights as a gun.” The ferocity of the protesters was heightened by those who gave speeches: from Emma González, the Parkland survivor who has essentially become the face of this movement, to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s granddaughter, to young kids from Chicago, Baltimore, and Brooklyn
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As Regional School District 13 moves forward, it is adapting to new challenges and new ways that education should be approached. A defining feature of the Durham and Middlefield community has been the integrated day (ID) program for K-8 students. The choice between the ID and the contemporary programs comes with the start of kindergarten. Parents tour both Brewster and Lyman schools to de-
cide which program would have the most benefits for their child. While the ID program is known for its student-based learning and more hands-on approach to education, the contemporary program is based more on traditional learning and teaching elements. A benefit of having two programs is that there are options for everyone to help suit their educational needs, which in the long run helps students
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Best Eats: Moe’s Edition
“Welcome to Moe’s!” the workers shouted as we walked through the door. The smell of meat, rice By Sarah LeMere and beans made me saliThe Senior Field Exing skills needed in every vate. perience is a new set of profession: how to dress Moe’s is a Southwest grill courses starting next year properly, how to write a that originated in Alabama at Coginchaug. Seniors will resume, how to act profes- and, unbeknownst to choose an area of personsionally, etc. The other two most, actually stands for al, academic, or profesclasses during the week Musicians, Outlaws and sional interest and work will let students explore Entertainers. According with one of six teachers the careers that interest to their website, the idea who will advise them on them and, time permitbehind Moe’s is to embody their self-directed work/ ting, go to the jobsite and the culture of famous shadowing experience shadow. The goal is to “get musicians and entertainers designed to help seniors each kid in the program to that “left this world too explore career opportunisay, ‘Yeah, this helped me early.” ties and prepare for their because it helped me realI embarked on a journey future after high school. ize that I want to do this alongside my trusted col“The goal of the Experiprofession’ or, ‘It made me league Brendan Wiknik to ence is to give seniors realize that I don’t actually determine the best Moe’s some experience in a want to do this profession in the local area. Our project or interest that or go to college,’” Thomptravels consisted of a few they would like to pursue son explained. stops: 970 N Colony Rd., that maybe wouldn’t be The job shadow experiWallingford; 2450 Main pursued through classes ence helps students to St., Glastonbury; 3145 that you normally take,” narrow their focus for edu- Berlin Turnpike, Newsaid Director of Guidance cation after high school ington. Throughout this Mrs. Beth Melillo. “It’s a and for employment by adventure, I looked for little piece of personalized giving them learning and the best customer service, learning for the students job opportunities to confood quality and overall where they can choose nect what they learn in cleanliness and atmowhat they want to do and the classroom to the real sphere of the store. For pursue an interest that world of employment. accurate judgments of the The new classes that are they otherwise wouldn’t food, I ordered the same being offered include: have the opportunity to meal at each place, while - Exploring Teaching and do.” Brendan tried any meal Learning program The Career Exploration that he wanted to provide - Emerging Business LeadProgram, overseen by Mr. perspective on his favorite Matthew Thompson, is de- ers experience option. signed to provide students - Athletic Leadership expeThe first stop was to rience with real-world experiMoe’s on North Colony - The Campus Unification ences in areas of their Road in Wallingford. experience career interest by workAs soon as we walked - The Making a Difference ing with local businesses, through the door, we schools, medical facilities, through Community Outwere greeted with a warm, reach field experience and other partners. Spe“Welcome to Moe’s” and a “This is just the becifically, the partners will happy kitchen. While we ginning,” Coginchaug act as mentors to guide walked through the line principal Mr. Brian Falcone and ordered our food, the students as they work said. “In the future, I can toward gaining experione of the coworkers see the Experience getting held easy but not forced ences, knowledge, and bigger and bigger, as well skills that align with their conversation with us. He career goals. One class per as including more courses was friendly and outgoing to choose from.” week will focus on learnwhile preparing the food
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exactly as we asked. One small detail that I noticed was that the restaurant was not very clean. Not in the sense that it was grubby but rather trash littered the ground, and the garbage cans were starting to overflow. To be fair, we did enter the store right after a rush around 7 p.m., but there was enough trash lying around that I almost immediately noticed it. In my bowl, there was a substantial portion of rice with ground beef, and the lettuce, sour cream and peppers did not overtake the underlying flavor of the rice and meat. I thought the overall restaurant was a four out of five burritos. Brendan ordered a burrito with ground beef, rice, lettuce, peppers, onions, guacamole and pico de gallo. “I love burritos, and I love Moe’s,” he said while digging into his meal.“This is phenomenal.” Our next stop was on Main Street in Glastonbury. While the drive was significantly longer, we walked into a warm, clean restaurant. After the trip to the first Moe’s, I was a little taken aback by the lack of customer compassion and friendliess. It was almost as though they were merely zombies just doing their jobs. Along with the lack of conversation, the meal felt rather disproportionate. There was an overwhelming amount of ground beef and a small portion of rice. There were more onions than rice! The food itself tasted mostly perfect, although some of the rice
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was a bit undercooked. Brendan ordered a chicken burrito with guacamole, brown rice, pico de gallo and some sour cream. “I’m actually kind of really disappointed. My burrito fell apart as soon as I tried to eat it, and I lost a lot of it onto the floor because of that,” said Brendan as he munched on some chips. “The part that I did eat was pretty good, although the rice was a little hard.” Stop two of the journey was disheartening, but we had one more stop to make. Overall, this Moe’s deserved a two out of five burritos. The final destination Moe’s was in Newington. Clear highways and a beautiful day meant an easy drive, and we were hopeful for a better Moe’s than the week before. Per usual, I ordered the bowl with the same ingredients, and Brendan decided to try one too. This meal was perfectly proportioned, but the ground beef wasn’t as warm as I would have liked. The restaurant was very clean, and the workers were friendly, although they didn’t go out of their way for us. This Moe’s deserves three-and-a-half burritos out of five. While there are more Moe’s than just three in the state of Connecticut, out of the three, the best Moe’s was hands down the one in Wallingford. While the restaurant conditions may have not been up to par, between the super friendly workers and the perfectly prepared food, it deserves the title of the Best Local Moe’s.
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CRHS students made posters Photo by Sarah Locascio
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.” 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.
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grow in their own way. With the closing of schools and new major funding requirements, many residents are worried that the program that drew them here is in jeopardy; however, Superintendent Dr. Kathryn Veronesi says faculty at District 13 are working to find ways to preserve what makes this community unique and to provide the best educational opportunities they can. By observing other schools, such as the Indeto hold during the walkout. pendent Day School (IDS) in Middlefield, we can model aspects of their stu“The walkout was a dent life and curriculum to powerful display of our make our schools a more students’ support for the engaging and effective community of Parkland, learning environment. Florida,” said Principal The current evolution of Brian Falcone. District 13 gives us the Falcone said the walkout chance to take advantage was planned as a respectful ceremony to honor the of the beneficial aspects of IDS For example, stuvictims of the Parkland dents are heavily engaged tragedy. in classroom activities. “Our goal was to allow Since the curriculum is students the opportunity structured on a system to express their feelings while respecting the rights of inquiry-based learning rather than didactic learnof the student who did ing (teachers lecture for not want to participate the majority of the time), in the walkout,” he said. students always have the “Additionally, we wanted opportunity to ask questo assure our students, tions and give input. faculty and parents that “If you walked around the ceremony would be [IDS], the teachers are alsafe for all involved, so we most never lecturing,” exworked with the state poplains Marijike Kehrhahn, lice to secure our campus the headmaster of IDS. for the event.” “Most of what is happenSome students carried signs that read, “Enough is ing here is that students enough,” “Protect kids, not are engaged in some level of inquiry.” guns” and other phrases In an inquiry-based classaddressing gun control room, teachers have the and gun safety. freedom to extend lessons Others said they were that seem to grab their there to show that many students’ attention. Being students do not feel able to choose the amount safe in schools and want of time that is spent on change of some kind. Still others wanted to pay their each lesson keeps the kids engaged because not only respects to those whose do they have control over lives were lost in the retheir learning but they also cent Florida tragedy. Student organizers of the have the opportunity to go walkout said they feel they more in depth into concepts that they have a pasproved that high school students are not too young sion for. Teachers aren’t being rushed to cram to have a voice. everything into the year *As printed in Record-Journal
for a state exam because IDS is a private school and is not required to take the state-mandated exams. All of this in the long run gives students more control of their learning and control of their role in the classroom. If RSD13 can take on a system of inquiry-based learning, it will ensure that students going through the district will develop to be more involved, confident and capable to face challenges as they move on to higher education. A prominent goal for the IDS faculty is to work with students closely and ensure that they are prepared for graduation, as well as making sure that all students receive the same academic opportunities. Kehrhahn states that the opportunities that the school has to offer create a close-knit community and helps each child develop necessary life skills before they graduate and move on to high school. “When a teacher notices a student is disengaged, it is easier to intervene and get them back on track,” Kehrhahn explains. Being able to more closely work with each student, a teacher can incorporate more things into their lessons that will grab the students’ attention and get them more involved in the lesson. The overarching goal of this plan would be to have all of the students involved and working towards a common goal. Teachers are able to work with the curriculum standards and make sure that all of their students are able to develop necessary skills, which is a strategy that RSD13 has the opportunity to utilize by combining the philosophies of the integrated and contemporary programs. Not only are teachers working hard to make sure that all of their students meet the required standards but they also thrive due to the
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small class sizes. At IDS, the average class size of about 12 to 18 students per grade, which allows each student to have a more individualized hands on education. Having one class per grade level helps students get more individualized attention from the teacher. While this may not be possible in the public school system, declining enrollment shows that the district is moving to smaller class sizes overall. District 13 is inevitably progressing, and the choices we make now can help construct the future of education in this community. While creating new academic routes, we also need to create stronger social connections, like those at the Independent Day School. “People are well connected to each other,” says Kehrhahn. “We are able to work out our issues, and there is a lot of empathy, compassion and respect.” Modeling new aspects of RSD13 after a place such as IDS can benefit this district greatly and provide it with strategies and examples to move forward. Along with new educational methods, we can integrate the contemporary and ID programs, and combine their positive aspects, creating a new and improved academic structure for our district. A fear that people have in the Durham and Middlefield community is that if another school is closed, then one of the programs will also end; however, Veronesi says this is not what the goal is; we want to be able to take the effective qualities of each program, and work them together to create a new and improved program. “Twenty-first century learning includes collaboration, creative thinking, cooperation, critical thinking,” says Veronesi, “and that should be at the heart of all lessons.”
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Coginchaug is Going “Back to the 80’s” By Robert Griffin Coginchaug Regional High School’s music department is preparing for its next play, “Back to the 80’s” [sic]. The story, narrated by Corey Palmer Sr., takes place at William Ocean High School (WOHS) at which Corey Palmer Jr. has a huge crush on the Tiffany Houston. Corey is one of unpopular kids in the school while Tiffany is the pretty, popular girl. Unfortunately for Corey, she is into Michael Feldman--the attractive jock that every girl wants. When it comes time to vote for student class president, both Corey, Michael, and class nerd Feargal Mcferrin III end up running. Michael cheats by stealing Corey’s speech and becomes William Ocean’s next student class president. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This play also consists of different characters like Mel and Kim Easton who come in as new students
to WOHS, Eileen Reagan (new and trying to fit in) who gets fake love letters from Michael’s friends, and Mr. Cocker whose relationship with Miss Sheena Brannigan is affected when she goes against the rules to help a student, Cyndi Gibson, with a term paper. Coginchaug pit band, led by band director Tim Fisher, contains Coginchaug’s talented performers and will be playing the best ‘80s classics like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” “Kids in America,” “Video Killed the Radio Star,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and “Man in the Mirror.” The band is also a bit smaller than usual this year with about 10 members. Erin Schilling, choral director and director of the play, has been working with the cast since the beginning of 2018 and welcomes everyone to go “Back to the 80’s” [sic] on
April 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. There will also be a costume contest for all who attend the Saturday show; the winner will take home a prize. Tickets are now available to the public on www.showtix4u.com. Just search “Coginchaug” in the search engine. Tickets will also be available at the door for $12. Characters/Cast Members: Corey Palmer, Sr. Sophomore Pierce Stephan Corey Palmer, Jr. Senior Alexander Stephan Tiffany Houston Senior Sarina McCoy Michael Feldman Sophomore Dylan Sartor Feargal Mcferrin III Senior William Glidden Mel Easton Junior Mackenzie Deane Kim Easton Junior Anna Rose DiPentima Eileen Reagan Junior Emmy Dell’Orfano Cyndi Gibson Senior Sarah Locascio And many more!
A Special Night for Brewster Students By Charlotte Planeta Unity is a very important part of a school system. School is a place where kids go to learn but also to make friends and have connections with their peers. The PTO works hard all year to host fun events to help raise money for certain expenses that are not in the budget. In the past they have planned many family-based events including movie nights, ice skating and hockey games. In an effort to create a tighter bond among children, their school and their family, the Brewster School PTO hosted a father-daughter dance on Feb. 2. “The idea behind this event was to mainly create a special night for the little girls in the school community, as well as create a bond between the students and their fami-
lies,” said Nancy Heckler, principal of Brewster. The night included a DJ for dancing, games, crafts and snacks. All of the grades were included in this event, from Pre-K to third grade. Of course the PTO took many scenarios into consideration when planning for this event. There had to be another dance or event that would be special for the boys, and both of them were presented as a dance for the daughter and “special someone” for children who have different situations at home. The reactions towards this event were positive. “Parents loved the idea of having a special night for their child,” said Heckler. “The turn out for the dance was amazing; there was representation from every grade level and ev-
eryone was having a great time.” “It was really fun getting to see all of the girls come in with their hair done and fancy dresses on,” said Heckler. “Some of the dads even got their daughters’ corsages.” Overall, Mrs. Heckler wanted to thank the Brewster PTO for being able to organize engaging events like these. “They are able to work together really well to put on events to help the school,” said Heckler. “Even though the PTO has a job to raise money for the school, they are able to find ways to make fundraisers fun and engaging for the students and their families.” Editor’s note: The Mother-Son dance took place on March 6 and, according to Mrs. Heckler, was a success.
Tickets to see “Back to the 80’s” can be bought online at showtix4u.com.
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who experience gun violence at disproportionate rates. Seeing young people whose lives had been completely altered by gun violence was incredibly moving. Edna Chavez, a youth organizer from Los Angeles, tearfully recalled the day her brother was shot, saying, “I lost more than my brother that day; I lost my hero. I also lost my mother, my sister, and myself to that trauma and that anxiety.” Chavez was one of many speakers whose lives hadn’t been touched by mass shootings but rather everyday gun violence. Trevon Bosley, a 19-yearold from Chicago whose brother was killed leaving church, perfectly expressed the issue by saying, “Everyday shootings are everyday problems.” This representation of all types of gun violence has been an important part in the leadership of this movement. If we’re going
to fight to protect people from mass shootings, it is also important that we fight against all forms of gun violence and recognize the communities that are at a higher risk for this problem. Many of the youth leaders have been actively fighting for gun reform in their own communities. At one point, the crowd erupted in a “Black Lives Matter” chant. Regardless of whether you’re from Parkland, Newtown, or a community where gun violence is prevalent or you just want to see some kind of change enacted to keep the American people safer, we all stand together for stricter regulations and safety precautions. The “March for Our Lives” movement has shown young people that our voice matters. If we exercise our right to vote, we can enact real change, and our generation could be the one to end gun violence.
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Film Review: “The Post”
Film Review: “Black Panther”
By Patrick Kearney & Jackson Volenec
By Patrick Kearney & Jackson Volenec
In modern day America, the honesty and possible bias that newscasts and papers have is an extremely controversial and commonly talked about subject at hand. Furthermore, our president has been a very vocal critic of the United States media. From Trump hosting a “Fake News Awards” and referring to the second largest newspaper in the US as “failing,” there has been a lot of controversy surrounding whether or not the press is providing honest and unbiased content. So, you know when Steven Spielberg subsequently announces his newest film about “The Washington Post,” starring Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Bob Odenkirk, you are certainly in for an interesting film. No matter the political context, this film is by all means fantastic in many ways and will most likely last the test of time where this current journalism crisis may not be as relevant as it is now. The dialogue between Tom Hanks’s and Meryl Streep’s characters are constantly tense and engaging. Both actors provide stellar performances which will immerse you into their conversation. You can nearly read their thought processes as they expertly convey each character’s feelings through their body language and facial expressions as well. This riveting dialogue is complemented by Elizabeth Hannah and Josh Singer’s masterful screenplay and cinematography, which provides creative shots throughout the movie. All of these factors build the suspense that Spielberg clearly intended the viewer to feel while watching this movie. The problem feels very real, and you can really understand why Streep’s character is hesitant to release this information
about the government, as it is legitimately jeopardizing her entire life’s work. Yet at the same time, the viewer may want Streep to go through with it for the sake of the general public. Both arguments are fair in their own way, leading to even more intrigue - what will she end up doing? This movie has a slower start than needed, however. The beginning of the film focuses on a side story that turns out to be unimportant to the main idea of the story. This is not a huge problem, though, because by the second and third act of this movie, the story picks up tremendously, and the pacing is appropriate. The musical score, as expected, is fantastic. John Williams’s consistent soundtracks throughout the years have never disappointed us, and The Post is no exception. The orchestral symphony adds tension and suspense to already uneasy scenes. There are plenty of times throughout this film during which there is nothing but Williams’s music playing throughout the scenes, without any dialogue for the viewer, but the actors and their distraught expressions with the music amplify the nerves. This film is critically successful not only because of its intelligent commentary and relevancy in regards to modern day American journalism, but also its masterful cinematography, a well written screenplay, stellar performances, and John Williams’s score that elevates this movie’s tension. This is a film deserving a confident 8/10 score because of Spielberg’s all-star cast of actors and his overall knowledge of filmmaking. Though the film has a slower start, this is a must-see for any person interested in journalism, American history, or Spielberg’s movies.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a franchise that has 18 different films in the series, each grossing hundreds of millions of dollars in the box office. “Black Panther” has grossed $1.2 billion dollars in its box office, and it’s still raking in millions of dollars a month off of its release. The reason for the wild success of this film can be attributed to several reasons. This award-winning phenomenon is the first superhero movie that has a cast that is predominantly African-American. Marvel Studios is the first to feature a black superhero on this large of a scale, and it has become the most discussed movie of 2018 so far. This entire film celebrates African culture and breaches topics of racial discrimination; however, these themes of African culture and race are not the only thing that makes this movie successful. This film is superb because of its amazing soundtrack, Ryan Coogler’s breathtaking screenplay and directing, the powerful performances (particularly from Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan), and the solid plot line that keeps the movie interesting from beginning to end. The storyline provides a clear contrast between Prince T’Challa and Killmonger. These characters, unlike in most superhero movies, are actually both relatable and likeable characters. Killmonger’s motives feel human and real, and although he is ultimately wrong and powerhungry, you understand how he got to the point of madness. T’Challa, the Black Panther, on the other hand, is a true hero who genuinely cares about his kingdom of Wakanda and the wellbeing of his people. T’Challa values tradition,
but he is not opposed to the concept of new ideas that will better Wakanda by the end. The character arc that T’Challa goes through, once again, makes him feel human, and as a viewer, you learn to like him and genuinely care for his cause. To top it all off, nearly every single actor adds a convincing performance, ultimately adding to a very immersive film. The soundtrack mainly consists of hip-hop influenced beats mixed with African music, cultivating a fantastic combination of tracks that add authenticity and appropriate tone to the movie. The music will often react to the intensity of the scene, action shot or not; it adds intensity and pressure to already tense scenes of conflict. The specialized songs by Kendrick Lamar and other members of TDE are, as usual, masterfully crafted songs that are tastefully added to certain scenes. Never does it feel like Marvel is using one of their songs to sell advertisement space. Instead, these songs are used sparingly and appropriately. The screenplay as a whole was interesting to look at during the movie. There were plenty of scenes that gave us chills while watching, specifically a shot of Killmonger on the throne. The wide-scaled shots of the landscape of Wakanda or South Korea were beauti-
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fully done and showed variety in art design, providing many interesting colors that play upon one another. All of the different environments in this movie feel unique and alive; however, there were a handful of scenes in which the CGI had appeared as noticeable and had only slightly taken away from the entire atmosphere of the film. As a whole, this film is groundbreaking for several reasons. Although most Marvel movies already have a large fanbase with a general approval rating of the public, this movie will most likely stand out from the bunch and garner a new audience. This film will go down as a record breaker and one of the first of its kind on this large of a scale. As it provides a stellar soundtrack, thrilling action sequences, supported by a talented crew of actors and producers, this film earns a confident 9/10.
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Shakespeare Class Provides a Refreshing Twist on Learning By Sarah Locascio
When considering the types of literature students read while going through the curriculum of high school English classes, Shakespeare plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Othello and Macbeth would definitely be classics that come to mind. In addition to simply having students read Shakespeare in general English classes, Coginchaug has an entire class dedicated to the study of Shakespeare’s writing; its new style and structure is evidently exactly what students, namely upperclassmen, need. The course, which was previously taught by retired teacher Donna Mattei, has been running at Coginchaug for many years, but is now giving students a more involved and creative way of learning Shakespeare: by actually bringing the plays to the stage. “There used to be a traditional academic Shakespeare class… Eventually, I took over a version of that class,” explains English teacher Mr. David Maher. “I posed the idea of doing a class that had lectures and labs...This is the first year where it is a full-year class and that it’s performance based.” Since Maher has taken over the class, the curriculum has become a healthy and fun balance between traditional and not so traditional learning.
“Day to day is completely different,” Maher continues. “There are some days when we will analyze scenes or have a mini lesson on different figurative devices. Other days, we’re in the auditorium, and it’s more like a rehearsal.” Students not only read through Shakespeare plays; they take entire scenes from the plays and memorize, block, pace, and act them out. “Our midterm was memorizing a scene and acting it out. It was a challenge, but it was a good challenge, and I really enjoyed it,” explains senior Abbi Zito. It comes as no mystery why it is hard to keep seniors motivated. Often, students nearing graduation can feel disconnected and don’t see the point in engaging in classroom activities more than the bare minimum. However, the course provides a fun and flexible way of learning, in hopes of promoting motivation in class and providing students with more creative freedom. “I joined the class because I thought it would be really fun to act scenes out, and it’s been awesome. I really enjoy coming to class every day and learning from Mr. Maher,” confirms senior Cal Pitruzzello. Although, for every student in the class that loves performing, there is another that is not as com-
fortable on stage. Since the 2017-2018 school year is the first year the class is running full year, many students signed up not exactly knowing what to expect. The performance based curriculum was somewhat of a surprise, and is most definitely out of the comfort zone of some high school students. However, Maher explains that the further into the year they get, the more many of the students improve. “Everyone has grown. Their comfort zone has definitely been stretched,” Maher reflects. He also explains that the students growth hasn’t been limited to the ability to act; he feels that the students are able to understand the difficult language and comprehend the plays. Since the examination of the material is more involved and creative than simply reading the plays in a general English class, multiple students have agreed that they now connect to the plots, motives of characters and overall themes better, and Maher sees the difference as well. “I love watching students make new discoveries about language,” he affirmed. “When something used to be a long boring speech and all the sudden they know what it means and can communicate it, I really get a kick out of that.”
Durham Market Adds Organic Options By Julia Filiault Lately, there have been many positive changes in the Durham Market, including new organic products throughout the store such as Ezekiel 4:9 bread, gluten free bread, organic spices, and fresh and frozen vegetables. Co-owner Lisa Tregoning says they want to maintain
their inventory while introducing organic options. They noticed they were having consistent sales in organics, which encouraged them to restock. Tregoning states, “We knew there was a demand in the town for people who wanted the organic groceries, and now they don’t
have to travel the distance to get them.” Tregoning explains that ever since they incorporated this option into the market, they have received positive feedback. One customer said, “I don’t need to go far away anymore. You have everything!” and that is exactly
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Health Classes Learn How to Manage Stress By Julia Filiault
This quarter, the senior health class has focused on the topic of stress and ways to cope with it during this overwhelming time of our lives, especially considering upcoming college choice deadlines. Health teacher Students read their books to the class. Mr. Robb Bajoros Photo by Mr. Robb Bajoros got us involved with mindfulness activities chose to do the children’s book, which gave me the including progressive reopportunity to draw, and laxation, visual relaxation it was very relaxing.” and episodes of renown It is nice for those who artist Bob Ross. are still trying to fill up In class, we recently fin their community service ished up a project where we had the opportunity to hours because we are create a children’s book or given the chance to take video to help with positive our books and/or videos we created and share them coping strategies one can use to prevent and reduce with younger kids. The most important stress. Many seniors found thing Mr. Bajoros told us that these activities were to take from all of these beneficial and helped mindfulness activities is reduce stress levels. “I think it let everyone in to teach us to be “present right now and not worry the class learn the material in a more creative way, about what happened in the past or have anxiety instead of reading right about future. Just be presout of a textbook,” said senior Charlotte Planeta. “I ent in the moment.”
Student alphabet books featured ways to reduce stress. Photo by Mr. Robb Bajoros
makes them so successful, what they strive to hear. This change has been but they want to be known important to the Durham for much more. Market because they want to be the ‘go-to’ place for customers. Being most known for their deli and delicious bread that the town seems to love is what Photo by Julia Filiault
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Girls Hockey Qualifies for SCC’s and States By Josh Martinez
The Hand/Coginchaug/ Old Lyme girls co-op hockey team had a pretty good season with a record of 10-9-1, not including the state or Southern Connecticut Conference tournaments. Unfortunately, they lost in the first round of SCC’s to the North Haven/ Amity/Cheshire co-op. They also played the same co-op for the first round of States, which they lost. Over the 10-9-1 season, several Coginchaug players had key roles on the ice. “A big contributor to
the season’s success was Coginchaug sophomore Carina Mancini in net,” said junior Skylar Rascati. “As for skaters, Skylar Rascati was a big contributor to the season, as she was on the first line and held the most of goals throughout the season,” said Mancini. The main goal of their season was to get as many wins as they possibly could; however, Rascati and Mancini agreed that they could have and should have had more wins this season.
Photograph of Carina Mancini taken by Megan Hart
ing there, made it a really special game for me that I will never forget,” said cocaptain Peter Onofrio. The returning players are looking forward to next year’s season. “I think coming off a losing season is beneficial for us,” said Vallone. “I think we gained experience, which will make us ready to make a deeper run into the tournaments.”
Cheer Finishes Season with their Best By Julia Filiault As the Coginchaug Cheerleading team has winded down from their long and successful season, captains Amanda Potvin and Hailey Byrne couldn’t be more proud of what the team has accomplished. They placed second at the first ever Shoreline Cheerleading Championship, third at the New England Cheerleading Association competition and seventh at States. Though they placed sixth last year, for the first time in Coginchaug history, the girls attended the Team of the Year Competition, which is a State Open
meet featuring the top six teams from each division. Byrne describes the season as “[their] most successful one yet.” Unfortunately, injuries and illness set the team back a bit. Since they had such a strong group of girls, they didn’t let this stop them from reaching their goals. According to Potvin, some of the biggest contributors to the team were Jenni Chad, Erin Harlow and Kaitlyn Gripko because of their tumbling and stunting skills. Having the opportunity to travel with the girls basketball team to Mohegan
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Boys Indoor Track Third at Shorelines By Justin van Eyndhoven
By Carly Lane against Hale Ray. Despite finishing the season 7-13, senior co-captain Ryan Cross, said, “We kept getting better every day during the season. We played our best...and had a lot of fun playing with one another.” Additionally, the season was full of memories. “Seeing all the support we had on senior night, along with my family be-
The boys indoor track team placed third at Shorelines on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center. The top finishers are features below.
Boys Basketball Optimistic for Next Year; Ends Season with 7-13 Record The Coginchaug boys basketball team (7-13) started the season off strong with a 2-0 record. On Monday, Dec.18, the Devils hosted their first game against the Valley Regional Warriors and came out on top with a thrilling OT 56-54 win. In the next game, junior Thomas Vallone led the boys in scoring, contributing to their 47-34 win
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Athlete
Event
Place
Time/ Mark
Sean McMaster
1000 meter
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Max Sartor
55 meter hurdles
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Ty Seymour, Spencer Alsup, Max Temple, Cooper Berry
4x400 relay
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Max Sartor, Dereck Labasi, Timothy Arcari, Sean McMaster
SMR
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3:57.08s
Timothy Arcari
High Jump
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5-08.00
Cooper Berry
Pole-Vault
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5 Indoor Track Girls Place in Top 10 at States By Alexa Catania
The Coginchaug girls indoor track team had their State Opens on Feb. 10 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center. Below is a summary of the team’s results. Athlete
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Place
Ashley Dana
600 meters 5
1:43.84
Madeline Climie, Ashley Dana, Ella DiBernardo, Aubrey Figoras
4 x 400 relay
4:34.90
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Time/Mark
Aubrey Figoras Shot-Put3 29’00.50 Sun was extremely excit4kg ing. The girls performed part of their competition routine at halftime. Carlyn Cumello Pole Vault 2 9’06.00 Since the team typically practices together from May to the following March, Byrne says, “Our team has always been very close, and I will definitely miss being part of this family.” From Potvin’s and Byrne’s four years of cheer, they both happily say it has been a success. Although it’s over, they are glad they stuck with it because, as Potvin says, “It has made Seniors Rhiannon Peters, Hailey Byrne, Alyssa Lecza and my whole high school exAmanda Potvin celebrate at Mohegan. perience even better.” Photo by Paula Murphy
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Coginchaug Girls BBall Earns Class S State Championship; Blue Devils Score 71-42 Victory at Mohegan Sun By Dan Munro
Even with three major injuries to seniors this season, the Lady Devils basketball team came out on top, winning the CIAC Class S State Championship on Saturday, March 17 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Though seniors Ashleigh Halligan, Maddie Montz and Kaitlin Gossart were on the sideline with season-ending injuries, the girls had a great season going 14-6; they were the
No. 2 seed in the Shoreline tournament and the No. 9 seed in States. Halligan, who was the leading scorer last year, was like another coach on the sideline. She demonstrated her leadership as captain even without being on the court. When asked how she dealt with her injury, Halligan said, “I believe that everything happens for a reason, and even though what has happened to me was not ex-
pected, to watch the girls play was rewarding.” They played very well but fell short in the Shoreline Championship in overtime to their rival Cromwell, but this did not set them back in the state tournament. They blew out Tourtellotte, Bolton and Wamogo which earned them a spot in the state semi-finals vs. Weaver. Even though Weaver was only a No. 20 seed, they were tough competition.
The Devils were down by 12 at the end of the third quarter, and they tallied 31 points in the fourth to come back and win 67-62. They played SMSA for the Class S State Championship at the Mohegan Sun Arena where they won
71-42. Jessi King led the team with 25 points; Ginny Benbow had 11, and Carly Lane had 10 points with 10 rebounds. The girls capped off the season in grand fashion, even with so many setbacks and injuries.
Bikes from Around the World By Noah Shoudy
On Feb. 16, the Coginchaug Bicycle Club went to Hartford for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show to see bikes from around the world. Handmade and created using materials ranging from new metals to bamboo, it was extremely intriguing to see how creative people can be when making bicycles. One company, known as Boo Bicycles, makes bikes using bamboo and are made to win competitions. The materials don’t bend or
shatter, and they offer a smoother ride. T°RED, an Italian brand, produces bicycles with a type of metal alloy that is 30 percent stiffer but 20 percent lighter than the normal metal used for bikes. Their bicycles weigh less than 15 pounds and are used by major athletes such as Augusto Rossi, who said, “It’s amazing. You can ride long races full gas.” The people at T°RED also spoke Italian with me, so it was really interesting learning new words about bikes.
Winter has finally ended, and it is time for the spring season. The winter season was capped off by a Class S Championship for girls basketball. “To have a program that did well enough to win a state championship, it’s such a rare thing,” said RSD13 Athletic Director Kory Kevorkian. He also
talked about how everyone in the community was involved for this big event: “It was a community thing, and the school rallied behind them the whole way there.” Kevorkian also says procedures “will be consistent to how they were in the fall and winter seasons.” New staff include Mr.
A Connecticut-based company, Ultra Romance, was also at the event. From Clinton, the owner started making parts using Instagram to gain fame. He focuses on making his bikes for fun rather than for speed and customizes handlebars. Everybody at the event creates bikes by hand and makes them customized entirely for the rider. It was a great field trip, and I recommend that everyone check out the companies that went to the event if they’re in need of a new ride.
Athletic Director’s Corner By Dan Munro
Brian Dailey who will be coaching golf for the first time. There is a lot going on during the spring season, but Kevorkian said, “I’m most excited to work with the spring programs and to be able to observe the student-athletes that I have not seen compete yet.”
The girls basketball team celebrates as CIAC Class S State Champions. Photo by Paula Murphy
Fanatic Devil Fans By Ashleigh Halligan
Our student section at Coginchaug is nothing short of great. The support Coginchaug gets from friends and family is amazing and just shows you how much they are committed to watching us play. When the girls basketball team went to Mohegan, three major sections in the arena were full of family members, the Durham and Middlefield community and the students in District 13. Being part of the girls basketball team, seeing that was unbelievable. When I’m on the sidelines cheering for my team, I know the girls hear me and feed off of my energy to push themselves to play harder. So when they see and hear the energy from the crowd and see how excited they are getting,
they are motivated to play harder. “I love the energy that comes from the crowd every game,” says senior Dan Munro on the fact that he loves being in that atmosphere and loves cheering for his friends. The support from the students of Coginchaug is so special because many people play other sports or have very busy schedules, but they still make time to come and support. When the student section shows up, they give off such a powerful and exciting vibe. The amount of energy and passion they have for the players, whether it be chanting a player’s name or dressing up in a blue suit, shows how enthusiastic they are about supporting Coginchaug athletics.
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Locals nominated to fill Superior Court vacancies Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that he is nominating 11 state residents, including two from Durham, to fill vacancies for judgeships on the Connecticut Superior Court. The nominees include Robert W. Clark and Maureen Price-Boreland, both of Durham. Clark serves as special counsel to the Connecticut Attorney General, where, since 2011, he has been responsible for the Attorney General’s legislative initiatives and for responding to legal and public policy inquiries from legislators, constitutional officers, and state agency heads. He also serves as a member of the office’s sixperson executive Litigation Management and Opinion Management Committees. Immediately prior to that position, Clark served as an assistant Attorney General from 2004 to 2011 in the office’s Special Litigation De-
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Prison Association.
Prior to joining the Office of the Attorney General, Clark worked in private practice.
Since 2001 she has also worked as an adjunct professor in criminal justice at Central Connecticut State University. She also serves as a member of several boards and commissions in the state.
Clark is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English, and the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree. Price-Boreland is the Executive Director of Community Partners in Action, a 143year-old nonprofit organization that provides a myriad of community justice and reentry programming to make a positive impact on lives and advocates for criminal justice reform, a position she has held since 1997.
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Alison Albanese, a seventh grade student at Strong Middle School, recently won the state championship in gymnastics at the University of New Haven. Albanese trains at Connecticut Gymnastics Academy in Wallingford.
Price-Boreland is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology, and the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree.
For the 10 years prior to that, Price-Boreland was the Deputy Director and Program Manager for the organization under its original name, the Connecticut
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Coginchaug Varsity Spring Sports Schedules Baseball Wednesday, April 4 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at CRHS, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 5 – CRHS vs. Creed/Hillhouse at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 9 – CRHS vs. Hale Ray at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 – CRHS vs. Westbrook at Westbrook, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 13 – CRHS vs. North Branford at North Branford, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 16 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Old Saybrook, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis Wednesday, April 4 – CRHS vs. Westbrook at Westbrook, 3:45 p.m.
Monday, April 30 – CRHS vs. East Hampton at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, 3:45 p.m. Friday, May 5 – CRHS vs. Haddam/Killingworth at Haddam/Killingworth, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 7 – CRHS vs. North Branford at CRHS, 3;45 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 – CRHS vs. Morgan at Indian River Complex, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 – CRHS vs. Platt at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, May 18 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Softball
Friday, April 6 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4 – CRHS vs. East Hampton at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m.
Monday, April 9 – CRHS vs. East Hampton at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 6 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Old Lyme, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 12 – CRHS vs. Hale Ray at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 27 – CRHS vs. Westbrook at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 30 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 4 – CRHS vs. North Branford at North Branford, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 7 – CRHS vs. Morgan at Peters Complex, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at CRHS, 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 – CRHS vs. Middletown at CRHS, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 – CRHS vs. Berlin at Sage Park, 7 p.m.
Boys tennis Friday, April 6 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 9 – CRHS vs. East Hampton at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth, 3;45 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – CRHS vs. Saturday, April 14 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Middletown at Moody Monday, April 16 – CRHS vs. School, 11 a.m. North Branford at North Monday, April 23 – CRHS vs. Monday, April 16 – CRHS vs. Branford, 3:45 p.m. Old Lyme at Old Lyme, 3:45 North Branford at CRHS, p.m. Wednesday, April 18 – CRHS 3:45 p.m. vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, Wednesday, April 25 – CRHS Wednesday, April 18 – CRHS 3:45 p.m. vs. Morgan at CRHS, 3:45 vs. Old Saybrook at Old Sayp.m. Friday, April 20 – CRHS vs. brook, 11 a.m. Valley Regional at CRHS, Friday, April 27 – CRHS vs. Friday, April 20 – CRHS vs. 3;45 p.m. Portland at Portland, 3:45 Portland at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. p.m. Tuesday, April 24 – CRHS vs. Saturday, April 28 – CRHS vs. Monday, April 23 – CRHS vs. Wilcox Tech at Wilcox Tech, 3:45 p.m. Lyman Hall at CRHS, 11 a.m. Morgan at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 – CRHS Friday, April 27 – CRHS vs. Friday, April 20 – CRHS vs. Haddam/Killingworth at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
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Monday, April 30 – CRHS vs. Westbrook at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 27 – CRHS vs. Morgan at Morgan, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Old Saybrook, 3:45 p.m. Friday, May 4 – CRHS vs. East Hampton at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 7 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Monday, April 30 – CRHS vs. Westbrook at Westbrook, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, May 4 – CRHS vs. East Hampton/Hale Ray at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Old Lyme, 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 7 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Haddam-Killingworth, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, May 11 – CRHS vs. North Branford at CRHS, 3;45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Monday, May 14 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, May 11 – CRHS vs. North Branford at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 21 – CRHS vs. Wilcox Tech at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Girls tennis
Monday, May 14 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 17 – CRHS vs. Friday, May 6 – CRHS vs. Old Portland at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Saybrook at Old Saybrook, 3:45 p.m. Track Monday, April 9 – CRHS vs. East Hampton/Hale Ray at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 7 – CRHS at Bellringer Invitational, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 11 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10 – CRHS vs. Morgan, North Branford at Peter’s Complex, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Old Lyme, 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 13 – CRHS at Record-Journal Invite, 4 p.m.
Monday, April 16 – CRHS vs. North Branford at North Branford, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 20 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. Monday, April 23 – CRHS vs. Portland at Portland, 3:45
Tuesday, April 24 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional, Portland, Hale Ray at CRHS, 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 27 – CRHS at Stafford Rotary Invitational, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth, East Hampton, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, May 5 – CRHS at See Schedule, A21
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Thursday, April 26 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Lyman Orchards, 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, May 8 – CRHS at North Branford, Westbrook, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, May 12 – CRHS at Running Rams Invite, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 1 – CRHS vs. Cromwell at Lyman Orchards, 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15 – CRHS vs. Cromwell, Old Saybrook at Cromwell, 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 3 – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Black Birch, 3 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 8 – CRHS vs. Hale Ray at Lyman Orchards, 3:10 p.m.
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Monday, April 9 – CRHS vs. East Hampton at Black Birch Country Club, 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 10 – CRHS vs. Old Saybrook at Lyman Orchards, 3:10 Tuesday, April 10 – CRHS vs. Morgan p.m. at Clinton Country Club, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 – CRHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rolling Greens GC, 3 p.m. Thursday, April 12 – CRHS vs.. Cromwell at TPC, 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 – CRHS vs. North Branford, away, 3 p.m. Friday, April 20 – CRHS vs. Valley Regional at Fox Hopyard CC, 3:20 Monday, May 21 – CRHS vs. Hadp.m. dam-Killingworth at Lyman Orchards, 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 – CRHS vs. Portland at PGC, 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 – CRHS vs. Old Lyme at Lyman Orchards, 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 – CRHS vs.
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Retired police officer describes the magic and misery of Appalchian Trail By Diana Carr Special to Town Times
The audience was captivated by Sam Ducharme’s March 27 presentation at the Durham Public Library. In 2015 this Connecticut native hiked the Appalachian Trail. It’s 2,190 miles of often-
rugged terrain that runs from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine. Attendees at Ducharme’s ibrary talk heard all about his amazing, six-month odessey, which he is domunenting in a book.
Ducharme retired in 2010 after 20 years as a K-9 officer with the department of corrections. He was divorced, Sam Ducharme, who trekked the Appalachian Trail, told of with two sons. “One of the greatest places to raise boys is in Maine,” he told the audience. “I had a place up there, and one day
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“It was the first time I had been free of responsibility,” Ducharme said. “I wasn’t working to pay the bills or raise my kids.” So, with no previous hiking experience under his belt, he flew to Georgia to begin “the greatest journey of my life; after raising kids to adulthood.” The Appalachian Trail has some 250 shelters, but Ducharme preferred to string up his hammock and sleep under the stars. “It was very hard at first. The mountains are rugged in Georgia. My legs were like rubber and they hurt, my lungs were burning for the first three weeks, my heart was pounding in my ears. The weather was rainy and cold and foggy, and it was brutal on your mind,” he said. “It seems like a physical See Trail, A23
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Trail hike, but it’s a mental hike. After three weeks I was thinking that this stinks and I want to go home. Most people who quit do so in the first 40 miles, so I thought I would quit after 41 miles. Well, I kept finding excuses to keep going, like I will go to the halfway point, or I will get to Pennsylvania.”
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Ducharme spoke of “trail magic.” Trail magic was the result of good-hearted “trail angels” leaving coolers of goodies and drinks along the way. “There were so many instances of trail magic, it would blow your mind,” he said. “In prison I was starting to hate people, but every
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But he found a way. After his return, Ducharme went back to the trail and became a trail angel, paying forward the good deeds of which he was the beneficary.
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There was no shortage of hair-raising adventures during Ducharme’s trek, like bears that came in close to look for food and a copperhead snapping at him. There was also rocky terrain, mountains to climb, and scorching temperatures.
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He continued, “I’m grateful for every step I took. And I realized how your actions can affect somebody else. Someone wrote to me and thanked me for doing this, saying he could die peacefully from cancer now. You don’t know who is watching
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time I came across trail magic, a layer was peeled off the dirty onion that I was. Every time someone helped me I got washed clean. I was stripped naked from the inside out on this journey.”
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Religion Briefs Pie sale United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., has scheduled a homemade pie sale for Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m. to noon, at the church. For more information and to place an order, call 860-685-0492 or 860-349-3358.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 50 Emmanuel Church Road, Killing-
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Church of the Epiphany 196 Main St., schedules Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. Holy week – Good Friday, 7 p.m., and Easter Sunday, 9:30 a.m. (brings bells to
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272 Main St., 860-349-3058. The United Churches Mass schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, of Durham 8 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m., at 228 Main St., 860-349-3683, St. Colman Church; Sunday, schedules Sunday worship for 8 and 11 a.m. 10 a.m. Holy communion, open to all, is scheduled for Saint Colman Church the first Sunday of each month. Lent and Easter ser170 Hubbard St., MiddleN Z asGfollows: PV vices are scheduled field, 860-349-3868. Mass Sunday, March 25, Service of schedule; Monday, Tues-
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