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Firefighters from Middlefield, Meriden, and Middletown trekked three miles to rescue an injured hiker from Higby Mountain May 10. The hiker was injured after falling about 30 feet off a rock face near the blue trail. Other hikers have been injured in the area several times over the years. “It took about two and a half hours,” said Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department Chief Peter Tyc. Tyc said that ATVs other fire departments brought in were crucial in both reaching and safely transporting the hiker as quickly as they did. He was located using a cell phone GPS. Once the hiker was able to be moved to a more open area, medical personnel arrived in a Life Star helicopter.
“We don’t know his condition,” Tyc said. When the fire department makes a rescue and gets a patient to the hospital “that’s the last we hear, usually.” The patient was conscious and alert when transported to the hospital, according to Meriden Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Dunn. “It was a real cooperative effort,” Tyc said, with the Middletown Westfield Fire Department collaborating with crews from Meriden and Middlefield. Dunn said it was “a very cumbersome, manpower-intensive job.” Dunn said Life Star was called “due to the mechanism of the injury and a long extrication time from the woods.” The hiker was safely transported to Hartford Hospital for treatment of leg and other injuries. Record Journal staff contributed to this report.
The Coginchaug Cephalopods have returned from the National Ocean Sciences Bowl for the second year in a row, placing 12th in the nation out of 23 teams participating in this year’s competition. Coach Lorrie Martin said it was a “remarkable feat for a small rural school district team which may not be repeated for a while.” Last year, the Cephalopods became the first Connecticut team to reach the national competition. The competition includes buzzer-style multiple choice toss-up questions, short answer questions, longer team challenge questions, and even a “Scientific Expert Briefing,” in which students play the role of experts offering congressional testimony to show them “the interconnections between science, policy and the pub-
Posing with their stuffed mascots, members of the Coginchaug Cephalopods: Amelia Bianchi, Ryan Gossart, Josh Dalo, Garrett Puchalski and Lydia D’Amato. lic,” according to an NOSB press release. The competition includes 368 teams nationwide, including some from “exclusive Marine Science Schools, Private Schools for the Gifted and in general, much larger institutions,” Martin said.
Team captains and Amelia Bianchi and Ryan Gossart are veterans of last year’s competition, when the Cephalopods competed in Seattle, Washington and achieved 10th place. This year’s new team members See Cephalopods / Page 11
Willett wins BOE seat in close vote By Mark Dionne
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At Durham’s Annual Budget Meeting on May 11, Francis Willett won a three year term on the Board of Education over incumbent Eileen Buckheit by a close vote of paper ballots. The final tally, 105-90, reflected how well-attended the Annual Budget Meeting
was and the depth of support enjoyed by both Willett and Buckheit. By town charter, BOE candidates are elected at town meetings instead of on election day resulting in shorter campaigns and also elections based on fewer voters. In a statement after the election, Buckheit said, “I enjoyed my time on the board and I am proud of my con-
tribution over the past three years. We made great strides in the right direction.” In her speech to the meeting accepting the nomination, Buckheit stressed her time on the board. The Sandy Hook tragedy happened just a few months into her term, Buckheit said, focusing the BOE on safety See Willett / Page 4
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Monday, May 18 Boys tennis - CRHS vs. Cromwell, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS at Cromwell, 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 Get Stitchy - Get Stitchy, a group for those who knit, crochet, quilt or sew, is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 19, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity center, 350 Main St. Bring project materials, sewing machine and extension cord. Enjoy the company of others. To sign up, contact Pam Carey at carey_clan@sbcglobal.net (860) 459-0453 or Vicki Berry at vberry11@comcast.net (860) 343-0879. Baseball - CRHS at Notre Dame-Fairfield, 4 p.m. Boys golf - CRHS vs. Cromwell, 3 p.m.
Friday, May 22 Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at Peckham Park, Middlefield. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com. Girls Softball - CRHS vs. Berlin, 7 p.m.
Boys golf - CRHS vs. East Hampton, 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 Races - Go Far Go Super Fast races are scheduled for Saturday, May 30 at the Durham Fairgrounds. Superhero-themed races for children of all ages are planned. For more information and registration, visit www.gofargofast.org. Register by Friday, May 15 for t-shirt. All proceeds benefit the Go Far program in RSC13 schools.
Concert - Kalmia Garden Chamber Music and Arts Foundation has scheduled a Farmhouse Concert & Garden Tour for Saturday, May 23, 4 p.m., 159 Middlefield Road. Program is Zoltan Kodaly, Serenade for Two Violins and Viola, Op 12. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call (860) 349-8415 or visit farmhouseconcerts.com.
Car show - Vinal Tech PFO has scheduled its “Anything Goes Motor Show” for Sunday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Durham Fairgrounds. A spectator parking fee is charged. Vehicles, tractor pull, food booths and more.
Monday, June 1 Boys golf - CRHS vs. Portland, 3 p.m.
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Baseball - CRHS vs. Valley Regional, 4 p.m. Girls Softball - CRHS vs. Holy Cross, 4 p.m. Boys tennis - CRHS vs. Westbrook, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS at Westbrook, 3:45 p.m. Boys golf - CRHS at North Branford, 3 p.m.
Concert - Kalmia Garden Chamber Music and Arts Foundation has scheduled a Farmhouse Concert & Garden Tour for Sunday, May 24, 4 p.m., 159 Middlefield Road. Program is Beethoven, String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 130 with the “Great Fugue,” Op. 133. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call (860) 349-8415 or visit farmhouseconcerts.com.
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Farmers’ Market - The Durham Farmers’ Market is scheduled for Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m., on the Durham Green, through September. Offerings include dairy products, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, spices, clams, fruits, vegetables, soaps, eggs, herbs and more. Civic groups, non-profits, scouts, 4-H clubs, etc., are
Parade - The 2015 Durham Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 9:15 a.m., rain or shine. Ceremony honoring servicemen will immediately follow.
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Tag sale - Middlefield Lion Club has scheduled at tag sale for Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 205 Main St., Rockfall. For more information, call (860) 349-8557. Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet Saturday, May 16, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community center, 405 Main St. Players of all levels, ukulele enthusiasts, and those who want to sing along, are welcome. For more information, email lucyr1953@ icloud.com. Tag sale - The MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 25 Race Track Hollow, Middlefield. Children’s toys, clothes, housewares and more. Proceeds benefit Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. Rain date is Sunday, May 17. No early birds.
Community supper - A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. Meal prepared by Durham Lions, desserts prepared by Church of the Epiphany parishioners. All are welcome.
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welcome. For more information, contact Bernadette Basiel at bernadettebasiel@ hotmail.com. Boys tennis - CRHS at Morgan, 3:45 p.m. Girls tennis - CRHS at Morgan, 3:45 p.m.
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Durham passes town budget worth $5.7M By Mark Dionne
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At the Annual Budget Meeting on May 11, voters at the Coginchaug Regional High School auditorium passed a budget for the 20152016 fiscal year in the amount
Durham Town Budget Durham passed a budget for 2015-2016 worth $5,715,696. Here’s a basic breakdown of the budget: Expenses $6,984,272 State/town revenue $1,268,576 Total
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of $5,715,696. Approximately one hour of discussion preceded the vote, which was counted by a show of hands as 70-21. Earlier in the evening at the same meeting, 195 people voted for the Board of Education election. Durham Board of Finance
Chair Loraine Coe introduced what she called “a sound budget” and noted several changes from the budget discusses at previous meetings. In preparation for a expenditure on a Public Safety Facility, the BOF had been putting money aside. In fiscal year 2014-2015, Durham transferred $600,000 to reserve “to lessen the impact on the taxpayer once the project was approved by the town,” Coe said. Since then the projected cost of the project has dropped from $14 million to $5 million, and the transfer for 2015-2016 was similarly reduced to $205,000. The BOF added $36,000 into a new line, “Contingencies for Union Negotiations” in case on-going union negotiations result in higher than expected increases. Without the line, according to Coe, those funds would come out of the fund balance. The budget also accounts for the so-called “53rd week.” Fiscal year 2015-2016 is a fiscal leap year with 53 weeks and the salary line has to account
“Stipends are not salary. I resent the fact that I have to get up and tell you this.” Andy Lyman, Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps member responding to criticism of how the organization does business
for the extra paychecks. Th e B O F a l s o re i n stated $1,000 library ground maintenance. “As always, we have kept in mind what is best for the town and most importantly what is best for the taxpayer,” Coe said of the budget preparations. George Eames IV criticized the budget. Eames said that Durham has not experienced a lot of growth, with the grand list only growing 3.2 percent since the last revaluation. Operating expenses, according to Eames, have grown 15 percent. There has been “a feathering of nests” at Town Hall, Eames said. “You can shrink a town budget. You have to look at overhead and employees.” Rick Parmelee objected to the way the company called
the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps does its business. As he has at at least one previous town meeting, Parmelee complained that the DVAC was secretive with the town’s funding. “We’ve got money in there and we need to know where it’s going,” Parmelee said. Parmelee objected to the word “volunteer” and made a motion to reduce the amount in the budget for DVAC from $37,741 to $7,741, “and maybe we’ll get some accountability.” Andy Lyman, a member of the ambulance corps, said it was “a pretty sad day” when the DVAC had to be defended. According to Lyman, DVAC was one of the last ambulance companies to go to billing. Lyman said that ambulance corps members get
to call themselves volunteers because they are only paid in stipends. “Stipends are not salary,” Lyman said. “I resent the fact that I have to get up and tell you this.” DVAC Chief Tom Wimler said that the DVAC does not do “aggressive billing.” According to Wimler, the DVAC’s billing is designed for insurance companies and to save town residents, such as the uninsured or elderly, money. Wimler said that the BOF was welcome to go over the company’s books and that Laurie Tuttle from the BOF had done that. Laurie Tuttle rose to comment after Wimler’s remarks, apparently to state that she had never gone over the DVAC’s books, but moderator Norm Hicks did not see her and debate was closed. Parmelee’s proposal was voted down and the line remained unchanged. The 2015-2016 budget plans for expenses of $6,984,272 against state and town revenue of $1,268,576 for a net total budget of $5,715,696.
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and the development of a security plan. Shortly after that, Coginchaug Regional High School’s principal Andre Hauser resigned, followed quickly by Superintendent of Schools Sue Viccaro. “I think we reacted well to all those things,” Buckheit said. Buckheit referred to her time on the Human Resources Committee, involved in the hiring of the new CRHS principal, the new Superintendent, and the new Athletic Director, and time spent on the roll out of Common Core. “I have put in the work ... through some very challenging times and I think that I deserve to have another three years, another term to
continue the work that was started,” Buckheit said. In nominating her, Durham Tax Collector Martin French said Buckheit’s experience on the BOE, working in cities like Bridgeport, and in her current job as director of development in East Hartford made her an excellent candidate. Willett spoke about choosing to live in Durham instead of Boston and his experience as a first responder and as Durham’s director of emergency management. “I am willing to take this challenge on full bore. I will work hard for the best interests of the students, parents, and taxpayers,” Willett said. “I want to offer my experience as a parent, first responder, resident, as I feel I can bring some value to the board.”
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Like Buckheit, Willett has children in the RSD13 school system. In nominating Willett, Mike Finnerty cited Willett’s experience in emergency management and as a volunteer for the Coginchuag Soccer Club. The Coginchaug Soccer Club sent out an e-mail before the election encouraging votes for Willett. Th e c a n d i d ate s we re questioned about declining enrollment, improving the high school, and the recent attempt to bring a state trooper into the schools. Buckheit said she opposed the hiring of a trooper in the schools in favor of a more comprehensive approach to safety. Willett said he favored “more involvement” from troopers in town. On declining enrollment, Buckheit cited the work already done by the BOE to prepare for changes and her desire to see it through.
Francis Willett speaks to the audience before his election to the Board of Education. | Mark Dionne / Town Times Willett characterized declining enrollment as part of a town problem in attracting residents. Pam Lucashu and Karen Cheyney, Registrars of Vot-
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The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a presentation for Wednesday, May 20, 1 p.m. Amateur photographer Tom Biestek plans a presentation of animals, birds, butterflies and more. The presentation is free. Photographs will be available for purchase.
AARP Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a AARP Safe Driving Course for Thursday, June 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Senior Center, 405 Main St. A fee is charged. Pre-registration and payment is required. Contact Joan at (860) 349-7121.
Trips The Middlefield/Durham Senior Center schedules “fun trips” two days a week, and the transportation is free to Middlefield and Durham seniors, 60 and over. Admission fees, lunch, etc. are not free, but some of the places have free admission. For a list of planned trips, email j_lombardo@middlefield-ct.com or visit the Middlefield or Durham Senior Center.
Renters Rebate Applications for the Connecticut Elderly and Totally Disabled Renters Tax Relief Program is accepted by the Social Services Department at Town Hall. The filing period for the program ends Oct. 15. Qualifying income limits for this program are as follows: filing single, income cannot exceed $34,600; filing married, income cannot exceed $42,200. Applicant must have been 65 years old by December 31, 2014 or totally disabled (proof required). Required documentation: Copy of 2014 tax return (if filed); 2014 1099 SS Income statement; proof of rent paid - 2014; utility history printout; proof of interest of dividends from bank accounts, stocks, bonds.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Amanda at (860) 349-3153.
Senior participation The Middlefield Senior Center is trying new ways to contact seniors and increase participation in programs. Input from seniors as to what types of programs are wanted and/or needed is requested. The Senior Center plans to email the monthly Senior Center activity calendar, monthly menu, and monthly bus schedule to interested parties. Regardless of age, anyone who would like to be added to the mailing list should contact the Senior Center at (860) 349-7121; j_lombardo@ middlefield-ct.com.
Chair exercise Chair exercise is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 11 a.m., at the Senior Center. The program is designed for those who have not exercised recently and aims to improve strength and flexibility. Registration will be completed at the first meeting.
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The Durham Farmers Market began its season on May 7 with beautiful weather and multiple tents on the Durham Town Green. The market, entering its seventh season, runs on Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. until mid-September. Last year, the volunteer group running the market added more meal options, including food trucks, to the market to encourage family visits and lengthier stays. The food trucks will be back for 2015, according to Farmers Market Committee member Claudia White. “This year we’re trying to have more non-profits and civic groups,” White said. For the first market, Christina Kursawe of Donate Life for CT gave away Frisbees and information about organ donation. White expects different groups each week. “They’re not selling anything, just giving people an idea what the town has to offer.”
The organizers also hope to add more performing groups this year. One market day this year will host a line dancing demonstration. “We’re looking for performers,” White said. Market Master Tina Hurlbert will coordinate performing groups. Melynda Naples, original market master and owner of Deerfield Farms, is one of the original vendors and still maintains a booth at the market. Naples said her best seller at the market is raw milk, with yogurt and chocSee Market / Page 10
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To the editor: Mr. Brayshaw, our fine and upstanding first selectman, states in his writing that the average homeowner in Middlefield pays about $5,700 in property taxes per year in order to enjoy the wonder of the town and help pay his salary. To him, it is worth it. If I were him, it would be worth it too, since he gets a check every week from taxpayers. But be that as it may, I have a great idea. Why not put up a sign on the borders of the town that read “Welcome to Middlefield. If you are poor, don’t even think about living here.” Mark J. Czaja Middlefield
To the editor: Concern about excess in the BOE’s yearly budget is often decried as an attack against our children. Nothing is further from the truth. I contend public education is what propelled the U.S. to supremacy in the world. But, equally vital is the economic stability of the American family. Over-taxing undermines everyone, but most especially citizens with families. Middlefield spends $.73 cents of every tax dollar on educating our children. No one disputes how vital education is, but, please don’t pad the budget. Alice Malcolm Middlefield Board of Finance
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Blueprint for prosperity vs. Democrats’ tax hikes By State Rep. Vincent Candelora Two weeks ago, my Republican colleagues and I unveiled our budget remedy entitled Blueprint for Prosperity in response to Gov. Malloy’s proposed budget which used borrowed money to balance the budget, violated the spending cap, and indiscriminately eliminated vital services such as the probate courts and programs for the developmentally disabled. Our plan is balanced, under the spending cap, restores vital social service programs for the neediest, and reforms taxes, including the elimination of taxes on retirement income; all while instituting government reforms to save hundreds of millions in the coming two years. Our
The Town Times will only accept and publish letters that are 300 words or less. We reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish a letter. Letters should contain contact information, including, full name, address and phone number. Only your name and town will be published. Send letters to news@towntimes.com or Town Times, P.O. There’s a new kid on the Box 915, Meriden, CT 06450. block. My kitten, Shiloh, is 10-weeks-old, orange and white, as fluffy as cotton candy, and weighs a whopping two pounds. I’m in love. Dakota, my other feline P.O. Box 915, Meriden, CT 06450 friend, is not. She sees him www.towntimes.com as an interloper. Dakota is normally sweetness itself, News (860) 349-8000 news@towntimes.com but she is not pleased with Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com baby and lets both him and Fax (203) 639-0210 me know at every opportuMarketplace (877) 238-1953 (toll-free) nity. She spews forth hissing that could be heard over in Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal the next county. She’s lunged Publishing Co. and delivered to all homes and businesses in at him (fortunately I was Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. there to intervene). And what I can only believe is a Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White case of temporary insanity, Senior Vice President and a couple of times she tried Chief Revenue Officer – Shawn E. Palmer to bite and scratch me. This Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli from the kitty who snuggles News Editor – Nick Carroll with me in bed every mornAssistant News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence ing, and if she had her way Reporter – Mark Dionne (she doesn’t) would lick me Multimedia Sales Manager – Jim Mizener from head to toe during that Advertising Sales – Joy Boone engaging time.
budget will benefit multiple socioeconomic groups and does so without relying on revenues from taxes. In essence, Gov. Malloy and the Democrats in Hartford have failed to put forth responsible solutions for the long-term success of our state. The people of Connecticut deserve better in every respect. Taxpayers can no longer afford for Republicans to not be a part of the budget-making process. The Republican Blueprint for Prosperity is the right step to push our state towards the economic growth that our families and businesses need to prosper. Our balanced proposal should not be dismissed. Earlier this month, the Democrats who control the legislature’s committees on
Finance and Appropriations produced a budget proposal that would eliminate many of the state’s sales tax exemptions and increase income taxes in a way that would cripple Connecticut’s middle class families and businesses. Their plan relies on a drastic reinterpretation of the constitutional spending cap to allow them to increase spending by almost 8 percent. Just like you, I too am concerned with a plan that outspends and consists of unacceptable tax increases. I found it most offensive that all of these taxes were proposed without a public hearing so people had no opportunity to testify on its impacts. The plan proposes a $2 billion tax hike during a time See Candelora / Page 9
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No, Dakota is most definitely not pleased. It brings me back to the time, long ago, when my newborn child, Jordan, came home to my 2-year-old, Ryan, who after a couple of days realized that this did not look like a temporary situation and informed me that I needed to take the baby back. And he, like Dakota, was a bit peeved with me. His peevishness did not take the form of hissing (that would have been scary!), but rather him peeing on my leg when I was standing at the kitchen sink washing dishes. But let me tell you about Shiloh. No sweeter, cuter kitten ever walked the earth (I am given to hyperbole, like when I say that my grandson is the most precious child on the planet. He is, though.) I swear, he has fit 1,000 pounds of love into that two-pound body. He wants to be with me every second, which is understandable. My 980-squarefoot house must seem like a mansion to his little self, one that threatens to swallow him whole, and Dakota must look like Godzilla to him. I am putty in his hands/paws, and I spend a considerable amount of time every day
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Library Programs cuddling with him on the Levi E. Coe Library Durham Public Library Programs for adults couch. He curls up on my Library hours neck and purrs, and when I PALS Book Sale - Saturday, Mystery Book Discussion. Monday through Thursday, May 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sale Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. tell him that I really must get 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 continues through May 24. up and get on with my day, Susannah Hardy, author of he purrs even louder. And so a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Fridays. Annual plant sale/ex- the “Greek to Me MysterThe library is scheduled to change. Saturday, May 16, 10 ies” is scheduled to present I stay put. I think we know who’s calling the shots here. be closed Saturday, May 23 a.m. Drop off plants by 9:30 a program on writing. All are through Monday, May 25 in ob- a.m. Plants must be in pots welcome. Don’t you love the way servance of Memorial Day. kittens, and all baby things, and labeled. Author visit Book sale really, love life so? EveryPrograms for The Levi E. Coe Library has thing is extraordinary, evAuthor S.A. Bodeen is erything is grand. Just being scheduled a paperback book children scheduled to visit the Durham sale for Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. in the presence of such Public Library on Saturday, to noon. joie de vivre raises me up a Farmer’s Market Storytime. June 7, 2 to 4 p.m. The event is notch or two. I watch Shiloh Passes, Zinio Thursdays at 5 p.m., for all free; registration is requested. be so fully present in each Bodden has received nuages. Meets on the Durham moment, welcoming whatLevi E. Coe Library has Green for stories, songs, and merous awards, including the ever comes next (well, not museum passes. Multiple activities. Weather permitting. American Library Association so much Dakota), and I say Quick Pick for Young Adults state parks and forests are Programs for teens to myself, that’s the way I and the Bank Street Best Chilavailable. want to live. Admittedly, I The Levi E. Coe Library subSuper Smash Bros. Brawl dren’s Book of the Year. She am never as good at it as is scribes to Zinio. Patrons may League (ages 12 to 18). Every is known for her two Nutmeg Shiloh. I don’t think batting access over a dozen different Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Award-nominated books “The around a bottle cap is going Compound” and “The Raft.” magazines online. the Nintendo Wii U. Drop in. to do it for me. And Dakota, I love you dearly, but where was this Government Meetings fierce attitude a couple of Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 Tuesday, May 19 weeks ago, when Bruce, the p.m. Conservation Commission, 6:30 mouse/armadillo (looks like Thursday, May 21 p.m. a mouse but the size of an (Check the town website at www.townof- DMIAAB, Middlefield Community Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. armadillo) went traipsing durhamct.org for updates.) Center, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 through our kitchen? Now Monday, May 18 Tuesday, May 26 Inlands,Wetlands and Waterthat was a situation that Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, Ethic’s Commission, library, 7 courses Agency, 6:30 p.m. needed some hissing. 7 p.m. p.m. Thursday, May 21 Tuesday, May 19 Diana Carr, a resident of Board of Finance, Town Hall, DMIAAB, 7 p.m. Durham, is a certified life 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 coach who was trained by Please call for corrections at 203-317-2308 after 5 pm call 203-317-2282 Agriculture Commission, Town Economic Development Martha Beck. You can conAd#:1286004 Day:THU Size:3X4 Cust:HOUSE AD ACCOUNT LastComEdited Hall, 7 p.m. Pub:RJ Date:05/23/13 Monday, May 18 mission, 7 p.m. tact her at princessdi7@sbcBy:PAG on 5/20/13 12:24 AM. Salesperson:200 Tag Line:MUST RUN FLIP CAMCORDER Wednesday, May 20 Lake Beseck Ad Hoc, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. global.net. WINNER Color Info:FULL 1286004 - Composite
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when many of Connecticut’s residents are struggling just to make ends meet. Thanks to a $3 billion tax increase that was passed just four years ago, families and businesses are already moving out of Connecticut in droves. Another nonsensical tax hike will only add to this prevalent issue. There is no doubt in my mind that we do need to restore critical funding. However, increasing taxes for everyone in Connecticut is not the answer. To think that the solution to balancing our state’s finances is simply more taxes is just plain offensive to the taxpayers of this
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olate milk close behind. “I like the variety and how close our vendors are,” Naples said of the market. “Families come for the afternoon, for food and story times.” The Durham Public Library runs story times at 5 p.m. on the green during market days. In addition to Deerfield Farm’s dairy items, local products for sale at the market include kettle corn, herbs, baked goods, and goat’s milk soap from places like Starlight Gardens, Naples Farm, Sweet Sage Bakery, and Serenity Goat.
Peter Rothenberg, farmer-owner of Northfordy Farm in Northford, said that the Durham Farmers Market is a convenient venue for his farm. “I live nearby and it’s a beautiful venue. I’m used to more volume but it’s so convenient for me.” Rothenberg brings seasonal vegetables to the market in addition to seedlings, farm-made maple syrup, and duck eggs, which Rothenberg said are richer than chicken eggs. Northfordy Farm’s products are Certified Naturally Grown, which Rothenberg said is an alternative to the
federal organic program. “I’m not happy with the way huge agribusiness is weaseling into the organic business,” Rothenberg said. Working at the Sixpence Pie Company’s booth, Jim Donahue said he likes coming to the Durham Farmer’s Market. “It’s well-organized and a lot of regular customers come back.” The Sixpence Pie Company sells a variety of sweet and savory English pasties, like pecan and berries or bacon with cheddar and potato. The pulled pork pie is the most popular, according to DonaWhile the parking had changed, the white tents of the hue, a large scale abstract artDurham Farmer’s Market took their usual configuration for the first day. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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were Josh Dalo, Lydia D’Amato, and younger brother of last year’s team captain and the third in his family to participate in ocean bowl, Garrett Puchalski. Bianchi, who graduates this fall, plans to study marine biology in college and hopes to one day earn a PhD in the field. “Ocean Bowl has had a large impact on me because it has allowed me to grow not only in my knowledge… but also in my leadership and teamwork skills,” Bianchi said. The Consortium for Ocean Leadership established the ocean bowl competition in 1998 to encourage high school students to develop more interest in ocean science. For Bianchi, the competition “has allowed me to get a great perspective on the world of science and has made me want to help the oceans even more than ever.” Bianchi is passionate about “helping to protect and preserve (the ocean) for future generations.” Martin said that the young scholars were “a little disappointed” that they did not place higher than last year, but she thinks the team should remember that only 55 students in the nation placed higher. Martin thinks this year’s team was even stronger than last year’s, evidenced by their dominance at the regional competition, the Quahog bowl, earlier this year. She is “intensely proud” of the students and their achievement. The NOSB provides many students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity, to learn about the oceans in an exciting, fun and competitive way,” said Kristen Yarincik, NOSB Program Director. NOSB claims that 33 high schools now teach a marine science class “due directly to the high schools’ participation in NOSB and 78 percent of NOSB coaches indicated that their participation in the Program has resulted in a large increase of ocean science content in their classrooms.”
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Ocean Bowl Nationals By Brooke Troutman
After winning first place out of 15 teams at the CT/ RI Regional Quahog Bowl in February, Coginchaug’s Ocean Bowl team flew down to Ocean Springs, Mississippi on April 23 to compete at the National Ocean Sciences Bowl, placing 12th in the nation. Across the country, 357 teams competed in 23 respective regional bowls to qualify for nationals, after which the top team from each region met in Mississippi. The CRHS Cephalopods made the first round robin cut on Saturday, April 25, seeding ninth out of the 23 teams. They advanced to the double elimination phase of the contest that afternoon. While placing 12th was not as high as the team members would have liked, Cephalopod coach and CRHS science teacher Mrs. Lorrie Martin deemed their accomplishment distinguished. “You would have had to really see how brilliant and committed to academic competition so many of those top teams are to get a true concept of how wonderfully our students represented our small, ru-
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The five members of the Ocean Bowl team, sophomore Garrett Puchalski, sophomore Lydia D’Amato, senior Amelia Bianchi, junior Josh Dalo, and senior Ryan Gossart. to, Katherine from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, explained to me that she has been working on her thesis in microbiology since freshman year!” said sophomore team member Garrett Puchalski. The Cephalopods also include seniors Amelia ski and freshman Lydia
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On Friday, April 24, eight DECA members flew to Orlando, Florida to represent CRHS at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). Accompanied by adviser Mr. Ryan Donecker and chaperone Ms. Jamie Bowman, five students attended leadership workshops while the other three competed in events in retail merchandising, accounting applications, and principles of business administration. Seniors John McLaughlin and Caroline Gervais along with sophomore Sam Marteka were the first Coginchaug DECA members to compete at ICDC. They earned their spots at the international conference by placing in the top three for their events at D’Amato. “I liked how the team worked together and tried their best in every match, which to me, counts as winning,” Bianchi said. “We are a group of dedicated individuals who really just went wanting to have fun,” Puchalski said. “That was my favorite part.”
the state level in Feb. The three competitors had to individually take a 100-question cluster exam on Sunday and complete role plays pertaining to their respective events on Monday. On Tuesday morning, the trio attended a mini-awards ceremony to find out if any of them qualified for finals, but they did not. McLaughlin and Marteka earned themselves certificates at the state meeting on Tuesday night by placing in the top 20 percent in their category. Gervais recalled, “It was nerve wracking having to take a test with all of your competitors surrounding you. The whole competition was incredibly different from States because you spent a lot of time interacting with your competitors, but it was very interesting talking to people from places that I don’t know much about... Overall, the whole experience was extraordinary, and I am so glad that I had the chance to compete at the international level, even though I didn’t place.”
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CRHS Jazz Night ------------------------- May 21, 7:30 PM CRHS Prom ------------------------------- May 23, 7:00 PM Musical : The Little Mermaid ------- May 28-29, 7:30 PM Annual Go Far Race --------------------- May 30, 7:30 AM CRHS Band Concert ---------------------- June 3, 7:30 PM CRHS Senior Class Play ----------------- June 5, 7:30 PM CRHS Graduation Ceremony ----------- Jue 23, 7:00 PM
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Coginchaug DECA Makes History at ICDC
Seniors John McLaughlin and Caroline Gervais and sophomore Sam Marteka made CRHS history at ICDC. Photo by Mr. Donecker
DECA takes on all that Florida has to offer. Photos by Mr. Donecker
DECA Continued from page 1 Four senior DECA members Kristofer Copeland, Monica LaRosa, Autumn Ianiello, and Mackenzie Rulnick participated in the THRIVE Academy for seven hours Monday and Tuesday. They completed various leadership and teambuilding workshops with people from different states and countries. Staying at the Holiday
Inn at Lake Buena Vista, just over half a mile from Downtown Disney, provided an opportunity for adventure and fun for the DECA members’ six-day trip. The crew spent Saturday at Universal, enjoying the magic of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. On Monday night, after competing in respective events and attending
NHS Induction By Caroline Gervais On Wednesday, May 6, 19 juniors and five seniors were inducted into Coginchaug’s National Honor Society chapter. The ceremony included a new twist; instead of just calling the names of the new inductees, each existing NHS member wrote a personalized introduction for each inductee and read it as he or she walked onto the stage. The inductees then signed the official NHS ledger and received a certificate, pin, and stole. After the candlelight procession of current members, NHS President and senior Natalie Charette started the induction with a call to order and brief welcome speech. She then
introduced Mr. Falcone who opened with humor regarding the flammability of the graduation gowns used at the induction coupled with the presence of open flames. NHS Vice President and senior John McLaughlin briefly spoke about the history and purpose of National Honor Society, citing the dictionary definition of the organization and relating that to his interpretation. There are four pillars that make up NHS, and each year members who are good examples of a certain pillar are selected to speak at the induction. Senior Christian Alberico spoke about the first pillar, scholarship.
workshops, the group went to Universal for the DECA party. DECA, Inc. rented out the Islands of Adventure Park, giving the students access to all the major attractions along with a DJ and food. On Tuesday night, after spending the day in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, half of the group watched the Main Street Electrical Pa-
rade and Wishes Nighttime Spectacular. Despite the lack of sleep during travel and having a jam-packed schedule, the students said they enjoyed making history as the first CRHS students to compete in ICDC. Next year, ICDC will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Donecker hopes to increase the number of
DECA members competing, bring more students to the leadership academy, and attempt to compete at an international level in the future. Mr. Donecker encourages students to attend the trip next year because “it’s one thing to learn things in the classroom, but it’s another to put them into practice.”
Senior Bailey Thayer spoke about her personal experience of being a leader in sports, clubs, and the community in her speech about leadership. Senior Catherine Brennan spoke about her involvement with Twin Maples in her speech about service. Finally, senior Caelyn Radziunas addressed that having good character doesn’t just mean that you are a nice person in her speech about character. The formal induction started with the 5 seniors who had been informally inducted in the fall and actively involved in NHS throughout the year. The 18 juniors were inducted next, and all NHS members recited the official NHS pledge.
Business teacher Ms. Susan Wagemaker, the guest speaker, related financial planning tips to everyday life in her humorous yet insightful speech. Megan Quinley concluded the induction with her closing comments about her confidence in the new inductees’ ability to take over the club next year. Junior and newly inducted NHS member Sam Temple said he liked the personalized introductions, and his favorite part of the night was Ms. Wagemaker’s speech. Brennan felt that the introductions added a personal touch that the induction lacked previously. Adviser Ms. Amy JacquesPurdy was happy with how the night turned out. She
thanked all existing members for their hard work and told the seniors, “You all made me very proud of this organization, and you, as a group of leaders, [are] ready to graduate and face new challenges ahead.”
Inductee Noelle Khalil is supported by NHS seniors Caroline Gervais and Erin Smith. Photo by Caroline Gervais
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CRHS National Honor Society May 2015 Inductees Seniors Erin Blecha Julia Bowles Dena Branciforte Noelle Khalil Joshua Smith
Juniors Kyle Adams Carlie Annecchino Lauren Badin Larissa Cade Abbey Coogan Karen DeFilippo Michelle DeFilippo Patrick Holden Kyle Judson
Angela Koerber Michael O’Keefe Jordan Olivieri Matthew Sawicki Caitlyn Sibiskie Sam Temple Shaun Whitaker Nicole Woznyk Lilian Zhou
Battle against “Senior Slide” Contributed by senior Rachel Plant
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Once again, it is time for our Annual Appeal. The Scholarship Fund awards over $30,000 each year through the generous contribution of local businesses, organizations, families and individuals. The need for financial support continues to grow as the cost of higher education increases. Thanks to you and others, we are able to assist many Coginchaug Seniors in their higher education objectives. Please consider making a donation to one of the scholarships listed below, or you may direct your donation to our CRHS Senior Scholarship Fund, which is dispersed each year to all scholarship applicants. Thank you for your continued support! Contribution Categories: ___I wish to direct my donation to the CRHS Senior Scholarship Fund, which benefits every senior who applies and is attending a post vocational program. ___I wish to direct my donation to one of the Named Funds listed below (please circle one) Philip A. Arcand Baker/Heyl Appreciation
Seniors Erin Blecha, Jeremy Cannon, and Chloe French plied to college so their demonstrate the “senior slide” in the auditorium lobby. grades must not matter. Photo by Dena Branciforte This common misconception can be problematic latSenior year is finally here. projects and in-class work er on; most schools make a You’ve searched for, ap- rather than homework and mandatory request of seplied to, and been accepted tests” because she finds niors’ final transcripts. Not into the colleges of your that “seniors are more only can a decline in grade choice and, for the most motivated and therefore point average taint the colpart, you have severe tun- try harder on their school lege’s view of you, but they nel vision into the future. work if it is able to be done can even take away scholAll you can think about is during class.” arships and in some severe the next chapter of your Although many people cases ask you to reconsidlife and taking the first are aware of the “slide” go- er your admission to their step into the real world. ing into their senior year, university. All of this leads to little many struggle to avoid it One of the most underesfocus on the present and when it comes to their last timated ways of preparing almost no motivation for few months at Coginchaug. yourself for the challenges what already seems to be “I personally take a lot of college is to continuone chapter of your life fin- of pride in getting good ally try your hardest seished. grades, but senior year nior year. When you enter Senior Antonio Lockwood is definitely a challenge,” your first semester of colregards the senior slide as said senior Eric Solomon. lege and have to prepare “very difficult to avoid” “With college coming up so for exams, you will thank and said, “It’s really easy to soon, I feel like continuing yourself for the preparastop caring and simply fall to work hard throughout tion you did months beinto the slide, especially the final stretch is the best fore. Consequently, unlike during the last semester.” way I can prepare myself.” most of your classmates, Teachers are also faced One of the most common you will be ready to work with this struggle. Math rationalizations for the and know how to be selfteacher Mrs. Diane Walsh lack of effort seniors have motivated when you’re on responds by “giving more is that they’ve already ap- your own.
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Fantástico Fajita Fiesta By Dena Branciforte This year’s Fajita Fiesta was very successful according to Spanish teacher Mrs. Kate Germond; the event raised more money than last year. “The silent auction is
where we make the most profits, and the students did a great job of providing desirable auction items,” said Spanish teacher Mrs. Nancy Alberico. The money that was raised will go to helping children in four different
Seniors Megan Quinley and Garrett D’Amato along with junior Nicole Woznyk work the dessert table at the annual Fajita Fiesta.
Latin American countries as well as helping people in the community. The money is also used to “sponsor children in Oaxaca and Akumal, Mexico and donate to a program in the Dominican Republic that helps people build
houses. We also donate to the Honduras Children’s Project, which is a nonprofit organization started by Charlie Proctor, from Durham, and now being run by his brother, Davey Proctor,” said Mrs. Alberico.
There was a positive turnout for this year’s Fajita Fiesta. Mrs. Alberico said that it was a lot of work to plan, but with the help of the Spanish Honor Society students and Mrs. Germond, it has gotten better every year.
Seniors Mikayla Wyskiel, Bailey Thayer, Christian Alberico, and Josh Smith take a break from collecting tickets at the Fajita Fiesta for a photo. Photo by Dena Branciforte
Photo by Dena Branciforte
Combating Hunger over a Bowl of Soup By Nora Khalil On April 23, Coginchaug’s Eco-Club hosted its annual Hunger Awareness Banquet, which serves to educate the public about issues regarding the inequality of food distribution, sustainable agriculture practices and methods to counteract hunger in many areas of the world. This year, the members
of Eco invited two speakers, Allan Poole and Nancy Winship-Poole, who shared with the audience their experience while in Cuba. The couple presented a PowerPoint, speaking about Cuba’s history and the lifestyle of those who inhabit the island. The Pooles explained the effects of the Cuban embargo, which forced the coun-
Emma Hintz sets up before the banquet presentation.
try to pursue sustainable agriculture, such as the developing of soil, gardens and worm farms. Further, the pair spoke about the impact of this situation on the Cuban people. Along with an educational presentation, guests were served more than seven different soups. In addition, tabolee and authentic Cuban soup (provided by the Pooles) were prepared for the guests. “The soups were fantastic. And it was great to see all of our eco members and the public gather in order to address a serious issue like hunger,” Garrett Puchalski, a CRHS student and Eco member commented. “I would like to thank everyone who provided soups for the banquet,” said Eco-Club adviser and science teacher Susan Michael. “And thank you to
Khalil and DeFilippo, both members of the CRHS EcoClub, prepare soup for the Hunger Awareness Banquet. our Eco members who cooked and set-up for the banquet.” In total, Eco earned nearly $400 from the banquet, all of which will be split
between two hunger relief organizations: Oxfam, an international organization aiding in poverty relief, and the Connecticut Food Bank.
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CRHS Music Department Competes, Flourishes By Cory Hassmann On Friday, April 10, the Coginchaug Music Department competed in the Festival of Music competition in Virginia Beach against several schools nationwide. The department instructors Dean Coutsouridis and Lisa Larsen have practiced with the groups for the entirety of the school year, preparing for the festival. They spent the day performing for the judiciaries in their respective categories, as the rest of the students watched in the auditorium.
At the award show at Busch Gardens, Coginchaug took home second place in Class A Concert Band and Choir, first place in Show Choir, first place in Class A Jazz Ensemble, and earned the Overall Jazz Ensemble award. Junior Jack Riotte was awarded Outstanding Soloist for his performance in Midnight Voyage. The music students spent the rest of the weekend soaking in the warm weather before returning to the brisk New England spring of Durham. Select Coginchaug musicians represent the award-winning groups at Busch Gardens.
Small Business Every Day By Ivy Linden-Dionne
CRHS junior and competitive cheerleader Morgan Cunningham (on right) and Shelton High School athlete Brooke Sanderson (on left) won The Summit and became National Champions. See the full story online at crhsnews.com.
The Devil’s Advocate Staff Editor-in-Chief: Dena Branciforte Managing Editor & Social Media Coordinator: Caroline Gervais Design Editor: Cory Hassmann Contributing Reporters: Emma Ackerman Ava Altschuler Tim McDermott Ricki Barton John Mormile Miranda Cronin Brooke Troutman Morgan Cunningham Nora Khalil Contact Us: Samantha Kinell crhsdevilsad@gmail.com Ivy Linden-Dionne Adviser: Ms. Rebecca Suchy
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday, a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday which celebrate big businesses and e-stores respectively, encourages people to support their local small businesses. This holiday was founded by American Express in 2010 in order to “help businesses with their most pressing need - getting more customers”. Businesses in Durham such as the Durham Pharmacy, the Durham Market, and Colors of the Wind Artists’ Emporium and Consignment offer free treats and cider, sales on specific items, and other deals and samples. Small Business Saturday is designed to increase customer flow to local businesses, which is especially helpful to those just starting out. Colors of the Wind recently opened in the Durham/Middlefield area and describes itself as “a different type of consignment shop,” selling hand crafted goods, original artwork, natural health and beauty aids, and traditional consignment items, as well as Made in America
items such as Yardbirds, Stuffington Bear Factory, The Farmer’s Plate, and more. The Made in America movement is designed to bring more job opportunities to America. Stores can register on the Made in America website and “increase exposure of [their] American product/store on a growing social media platform and network of consumers”. Colors of the Wind sells mostly Made in America products, said owner Janet Morganti, who originally set out to sell only products produced in America. “It didn’t quite come out that way; it kind of evolved into the whole handmade thing, which is about as close as you can get to being made in America, even if people use components made from elsewhere,” said Morganti. Starting your own company is a risky line of business, especially if you are not selling necessary items. But it’s worth it, if you can get it going, according to Morganti: “I don’t have to get up early. I’m a night owl, so I don’t mind staying late at night. I don’t have anybody tell-
ing me what to do. I don’t have the stomach ache of having to come in to a boss or other employees that are not always nice, so that’s a plus.” Although it is exciting and liberating to “be your own boss”, opening up a local business is rarely an easy task. Starting from scratch, renovating a store, buying merchandise, letting people know you exist… these things all take time and money. Money is always the most difficult. My parents helped me renovate and paint and set up buy used fixtures and things like that,” said Morganti. “It takes time to grow your business, so you have to be patient and not cry and give up.” In addition to selling consigned items, Colors of the Wind also accepts and sells some student artwork. According to Morganti, children under 18 would have their parents sign a contract, and 60% of money made from sales would go back to the family. Being featured in a local business could be a brilliant way for young artists to get their work known while still making a profit.
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Up for Democratic Slot
Plane Disturbances
By Emma Ackermann
By Samantha Kinell
Former Democratic Presidential candidate and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced her second campaign for the presidency. Clinton has been known to side very liberally on social views such as education, women’s rights, immigration, and health reform. As of now, Clinton is the favorite among Democratic voters; however, Clinton does stand out to other voters because she is a woman, and if she were to win, she would be the first woman president in the history of the US. This would be the highest position a woman has ever held in the US. Running against Clinton for the Democratic space on the ballot is Senator Bernie Sanders who identifies as an Independent Socialist. Sanders favors liberal economic issues, but he doesn’t specifically stand out among party
votes on social issues, often siding with his party. Sanders stands out because he is Jewish, and the US predominantly has had Christian presidents. Unfortunately, this could further stress relationships with the Middle East, where they already harbor resentment towards Israel, a primarily Jewish country. Personally, I think Clinton will win because she is more capable of holding such a position. Her husband was president in the 90s, and while she wasn’t specifically signing the papers, she knew what was going on and has special insight into the workings of office and what the job requires. She has also been Secretary of State, which means she has contacts and lots of support in other countries as well as a foundation for relationships that presidents don’t gain until much later in their careers.
Core Club vs. Durham Fitness
Over the years, there have been many plane disappearances and disturbances in the airline industry. There are 119 known disappearances of ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle. One of the most famous disappearances was the aircraft squadron with 14 men that was lost in the Bermuda Triangle in 1945. Two hours into the flight, the pilot re-
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weekly weigh-ins, weekly team meetings, and three personal training sessions. This gym, unlike Durham Fitness, is open twentyfour hours a day, seven days a week, so you can go work out whenever you have time. Some of the classes you can take at the Core Club are spin classes, kickboxing, yoga, and pilates. On top of everything, you can also have massage therapy, sign your children up for
classes, 8 private family training sessions, weekly weigh-ins, and a team workout once a week. This gym provides unlimited classes for $39.95 monthly such as suspension training, spinning, strength, conditioning, and cardio classes as well.
If you are looking to sign up for a gym, I recommend the Core Club. It is more convenient with the open gym hours and offers massages and tanning. Families, however, may prefer the Durham Fitness challenge for a reboot this summer.
Photo by Caroline Gervais
By Ricki Barton With summer just around the corner, you might be considering joining a gym. Joining a gym that’s out of town is inconvenient, especially since Durham has two gyms located conveniently on Main Street. At both Durham Fitness and the Core Club, you can sign up for a membership with a one-week free trial, classes, and more. At the Core Club, you can get yourself a personal trainer for 10-week sessions or sign up for the Weight Loss Challenge program. Prices for having a personal trainer vary, and signing up with this program includes meeting with a nutritionist,
ported that his compass and backup compass had failed. According to History.com, “Confusing messages from the fliers were heard for two more hours, and then a distorted radio transmission from the squadron leader was heard apparently calling for his men to prepare to ditch their aircraft simultaneously because of lack of fuel.” The aircraft lost complete contact with the base, and a search and rescue Mariner aircraft was sent out that had 13 men on it. They radioed in that the mission was underway, but that was the last they heard from the Mariner. This led to one of the largest sea and air searches ever, but nothing was ever found. On March 17, 2015, a level 2 plane disturbance, which is defined as “physically abusive behavior but not life-threatening”, happened on a flight headed from Washington to Denver. It had to return to Dulles International Airport. CTV News reported,
“The pilot told air traffic controllers a passenger had become violent, ran toward the cockpit and had to be restrained by other passengers.” Donna Tellam was a passenger on the plane and told her husband that after the flight, “the man shouted that there were other jihadists on the plane and that he would give the people who were holding him a lot of money if they would let him go.” The plane then returned to Dulles International Airport for an emergency landing. The US attacks on September 11, 2001 also caused a significant disturbance for the airline industry. Right after the attacks occurred, USA Today stated that “the federal government closed airports, canceling thousands of flights at a direct cost to airlines.” Over 7,000 employees were laid off by American Airlines because people canceled flights, and the security was increased which resulted in massive financial losses. Various airlines filed for bankruptcy because of all the money they were losing. Several airports had financial issues before the attacks of 9/11, which were enhanced after the incident. In the past decade, the number of disappearances and airline disturbances has dramatically decreased compared to several years ago. Nowadays, airlines and aircrafts are safer and more secure.
‘Music and Motion’ classes while you are working out, or plan a birthday party at the gym. Durham Fitness has similar pricing, so if you’re choosing between the two, it would come down to whichever gym offers more of what you are looking for. This gym has a challenge called Durham Fitness Family Fit Challenge (similar to the Core Club’s) which includes unlimited gym access and
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Boys and Girls Outdoor Track
Girls Tennis
By Dena Branciforte
By Emma Ackerman
Outdoor track invitationals are on Saturdays, and new this year, Shoreline dual meets are on Tuesdays. Senior captain Nathaniel Weir said, “We’ve had plenty of medals already, not just from our top guys, but from our underclassmen and guys that don’t always get the opportunity to run relays and win events.” Outdoor track’s first meet was the Bellringer Invitational at East Hampton High School on April 11. Despite losing more than half of the team to the VA Beach music trip, the girls came in second place with a score of 126, and the boys tied in fifth with Cheney
Softball By Ava Altschuler The girls softball team has been going strong with a record of 11-3. When the pressure is on before and during a game, “Coach Tony livens up the team and keeps the spirit high so that our team can perform the best we can,” said junior Gabby Diaz. In order to beat major rivals, the team has stayed composed and focused after warming up well. The team’s strong pitching staff helped guide the team in a steady winning streak of seven games until a devastating loss of 0-8 against North Branford on May 8. The girls reflected that they struggled in hitting and had errors defensively which lead to their loss. In order to improve, the softball girls need to become more comfortable relying on one another during plays in games because, “We have to know that every player on the team will do her job,” junior Taylor Marino said. The girls will be working on fine tuning all basic techniques during practice in order to be confident and keep spirits high when game time arrives.
Technical High School with 52 points. Of The Record-Journal Invitational at Platt on April 18, senior captain Erin Blecha said, “We dominated there and were facing all schools that were not a part of the Shoreline Conference; most [of the schools] were bigger than us too.” Girls coach and science teacher Mrs. Vigue said, “[The Record-Journal Invitational] is a very illusive meet to get reports from. For that particular invitational, there’s not a team score.” Senior captain Bailey Thayer and sophomore Megan Decker tied a 26-year-
old record set in 1989 by Carrie Kalinowski in the 200m. Last year’s senior Alison Luther had also tied this record. Thayer said, “This season has been going great; we’ve already had many people qualify for Shorelines and States. I’m looking forward to seeing more people reach their goals.” The girls came in fourth at the O’Grady Relays on April 25 with 57.50 points; the boys came in fifth with 54.50 points. The Marty Roberts Invitational was held May 2 at Coginchaug. The girls came in third with 76 points, and the boys came in second with 87 points.
Baseball By Caroline Gervais
Senior Zach Terrill at bat at the Coginchaug v. Hale Ray game on Wednesday April 15. They lost 6-5. (Photo courtesy of the CRHS Diamond Club) With 14 games under their belt, the baseball team is 8-6 and has qualified for the state tournament. The boys shut out Hartford Magnet in their first game on April 4 with 23 unanswered runs. On April 22, they also won against Old Saybrook with 10 runs. One of their best wins so far was against Westbrook on April 18 in which senior
co-captain Kyle Farrell hit a walk-off single after senior Joe Prifitera hit his second homerun in the bottom of the 7th. They won 6-5. After two big losses to Old Lyme and Morgan in late April, the team hit a low point but bounced back with three straight wins in early May, including a walk-off 3-2 win against East Hampton on May 5.
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While the scores reflect a tough season of 2-7, the girls tennis team isn’t focused on their record. “Our season as a team so far has definitely been an adjustment due to the loss of a lot of our seniors last year who graduated and had played large roles on varsity,” said senior Rachel Plant. “You could say it is a rebuilding year, but we were quick to find that people stepped up to varsity positions and really worked hard to improve.” Last year, the team lost 6
seniors, and they have been working to regain that loss of skill and experience. “I don’t think that we had a tough season, even if the score says differently,” said senior Courtney Turner. “Every girl tries their best and they do well. “During each match, the JV and varsity girls always motivate the girls playing. For doubles, they both focus on working together. It’s gotten to a point where everyone just brushes it off if we lose. At first, it stinks, but you get over it,” Turner said.
Boys Tennis Golf
By Cory Hassmann
By Tim McDermott & Halfway through the sea- Miranda Cronin
son, the boys tennis team has a record of 4-7. Their biggest competition has been against Portland, winning their first game against them 4-3 and losing the second 3-4. The singles players have continued to play strong with juniors Kyle Judson and Sam Temple winning almost all of their sets over the first eleven games. Three more boys have joined the team and are “learning the game and improving every day,” said Coach Karen Kean.
Senior co-captain John Mormile felt their most impressive win was against North Branford on May 2. When asked to compare this season to last year, Farrell said, “Our offense has been the biggest improvement this year. Last year, we only batted about .215, and this year we are [batting] much higher than that. John has been our goto dominant pitcher, and with the effort that the team puts out on the field every day, we’re looking like a contending team.” The boys hope to continue with their success for the remainder of the season and in States.
Golf is off to a slow start this season, as they’ve only had one win against Haddam-Killingworth by 21 strokes. Their home match on May 5 was their closest with a loss by only 6 strokes to Old Lyme. The medal for the match was shared by Coginchaug captain John McLaughlin and two Old Lyme players. The freshmen this year bring a lot of potential, especially Tommy Koba. Sophomore Kyle Fontaine shows a lot of promise after only joining the team this year. Saige Avery is a key player this year, coming in first for Coginchaug in a match against Morgan. “This season has been good for improving and rebuilding a better team,” said Avery. “The team broke a score of 180 which was our goal for the year, so now the focus is on Shorelines.” To get their second win of the season, Avery believes that they should improve scores as a team instead of just individually.
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MLB Game Speed
Athlete Profile: Blecha
By Timothy McDermott
By Dena Branciforte
The American pastime is finally back, but how much will you watch? There is no hiding that baseball is the slowest and longest sport that Americans watch. It’s not just the pitcher or batter that is making this game almost unwatchable because of the speed. Almost everyone seems to be moving in slow motion; whether it’s the coaches going out to the mound or the umpires reviewing a play, they all seem to be taking the most time possible between pitches.
action in the game... Then they will have to do this all over again. According to Fox Sports, there are about 23 seconds between each pitch, and it is both the pitcher’s and batter’s fault why there is so much time in between. In the MLB Rulebook, rule 8.04 says, “When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall
ters, so the catcher comes out and talks to him about absolutely nothing for a minute. Then he walks the next batter, so the pitching coach comes out and wastes more time talking to the pitcher. After all this talking, the pitcher gives up a double to the wall, and three runs score. Next, to add even more time, the fans have to wait another 10 minutes for them to make a pitching change. I believe that one way we can cut 10 more minutes Senior athlete, Erin out of a game is by eliminating mound vis- Blecha is one of the girls its except when outdoor track captains, you are taking a alongside senior Bailey pitcher out. They Thayer. Erin participates are not necessary in a sport for every seaand don’t do any- son: cross country, indoor thing but slow track and outdoor track. For track, she participates down the game. The MLB needs to in jumping events, such realize that base- as long jump and triple ball needs to be jump. “My main focus [is] triple fixed. According to WEEI The Sports jump. I also run the 200 Hub Boston, last and soon will be expandyear the first New ing to the 1600 as well.” England Patriots preseason football game had more views than the Christian Alberico Baseball is so slow that people like this man can’t even make it Red Sox game in through nine innings. This is why the MLB needs to speed up the August when they Iona College game. Photo from JugsSports.com Cross were fighting to make the playoffs. Country, Ever since the 1960s, the call Ball.” This rule is never This is obviously because Track final game times have been enforced. football has more action getting longer and longer. According to ESPN, the and a much faster pace The average game time is MLB is aware of the prob- than baseball. well above three hours, lem, and they are trying to Baseball is a great sport. and according to The Wall come up with ways to fix it. It is watched by millions of John Mormile Street Journal, “A baseball For one, they are install- Americans. Even though it University of Hartford fan will see 17 minutes and ing pitch clocks in minor is called the American pasBaseball 58 seconds of action over league stadiums to speed time, it has fallen second the course of a three-hour up the game; if the time behind football for views. game.” The other two-plus runs out before the pitch, There is no hiding why: hours contain a variety of it is an automatic ball. The MLB games are too slow. things. The pitchers get pitch clock is a good start Unless they want to keep the ball and wander around towards speeding up the losing fan interest in basethe mound for no reason. game, but there is still ball, the MLB needs to do The batters get out off the more to be done. something about the speed Bailey Thayer University of Rhode Island box, walk around, fix their The MLB needs to limit of the game. gloves, fix their helmets, mound visits and pitching Follow our USTREAM channel Track and spit some seeds, and changes. This is one of the for LIVE broadcasts of school then they’re ready to go. worst things that brings and community events. They do all that and then the game to a halt. There is more often than not, it’s a nothing worse than when ustream.tv/channel/crhsdevilsad ball or a strike and still no the pitcher walks two bat-
She is also musically inclined and a member of multiple music clubs including Show Choir, Chamber Choir and the girls A Capella group Nothing But Treble. Erin is also a member of National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She plans to major in international business and Spanish at Suffolk University, a private university in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Financial checklist for your 60s Outside of your 20s, your excited and hopeful about what’s to come. At the same 60s may be one of the detime, you may be cades in which you anxious about your face the most signifability to fund the icant lifestyle and firetirement of your nancial changes – so dreams. The key is it’s normal to experito keep a close eye ence mixed emotions on your finances about money and and adjust your retirement. You’ve plans as needed. either reached the Here are five tips traditional retireJeff Jolly for people who ment age or are are nearing this important almost there and may be
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predictable amount of income every month, similar to during your working years. The process can be complicated, especially if you want to structure your withdrawals in the most strategic and efficient way. A financial advisor and tax professional can help. It’s a good idea to create a written plan – if you haven’t done so already – so you have a roadmap to follow in the years ahead. 3. Review your portfolio. If you feel nervous about your invested assets, take a close look at your portfolio and how your investments may have fluctuated since the recession. It’s beneficial to know exactly where you stand and to evaluate how your assets are allocated to a variety of investments that provide the potential for growth, income, or preservation. If you need to re-balance your portfolio or move some funds to less volatile products, do so. It’s essential that you take a balanced approach to managing your investments, especially as you approach and begin your retirement years. 4. Be rational. It may be difficult to avoid the constant stream of economic news, but don’t let market swings and political backand-forth cloud your judgment. Stay away from quick fixes or impulsive decisions like purchasing excessively risky assets, selling your home or withdrawing all of your money from liquid investments. Work to stabilize your personal financial situation and consult with friends or family who are also preparing for retirement. Having a support network may help ground your emotions. 5. Prepare for the unexpected. If you don’t already have a will, put it at the top of your to-do list. If you have one in place, make sure it still reflects your current wishes. In addition, check to see that all your beneficiary information is See Jolly / Page 26
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Wine passport a good way to travel The program runs until Nov. 8. Passports can be picked up at any of the participating wineries. PassLast year David Macharelli ports are free with no fee to of Waterbury decided to grab participate. Sixteen or more a little blue booklet after visstamps also make entrants iting a local winery, not thinkeligible for other prizes ining much of it. Little did he cluding a limousine wine know the booklet would end tour and overnight getaways up earning him a free trip to at the Courtyard by Marriot Spain. in Norwich or La Quinta of This year’s “Passport to Danbury. The prize drawing Connecticut Farm Wineries” will be held in December. program, sponsored by the Macharelli visited 18 winstate Department of Agriculeries last year and his wife, ture, started May 1. Shannon Sniffin, visited 19. “We knew we weren’t going to get all 33, but we said let’s do it every weekend,” said Macharelli. “Every week or so, we would go to three of four wineries on Saturday or Sunday, it was a fun way to 601 Guilford Road just go around.” Durham, CT 06422 The two just came back 860-303-0500 from their trip to Spain at the Say goodbye to winter end of March. They used it as get outside! Time for topsoil, their honeymoon. mulch & compost The passport program benefits participants and the www.dirtguy.com state’s wineries. A lot of people come in for the passports and it attracts people to the vineyards, said Tammie Cadett of Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford. “There are a couple other Specializing in Custom Installations wineries around the area that Repair & Maintenance are grouped here so pretty Ceramic • Natural Stone • Glass much what they do is they’ll divide the book and see what Quality Workmanship Done With Pride ones they can do in a day,” Gary Chabot Fully Insured said Cadett. “They’ll come (860) 349-2152 CT Lic. #0575361 here and then do Paradise Vineyards (in Wallingford).” RACOONS • SKUNKS • SQUIRRELS • POSSUMS Last year nearly 65,000 WOODCHUCKS • SNAKES • BATS • CHIPMUNKS passports were printed and handed out, said Steve Jensen, spokesman for the state Department of Agriculture. A total of 2,259 people completed Professional Wildlife Removal Eff 5/8: Correction: Change 25+ years experience to: 30+ 16 or more stamps and the program is believed Licensed & Insured Years Experience to bring in about $1.3 million CALL 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR MIKE ATKINSON to the industry, Jensen said. Proofs To: cventerprisesllc@gmail.com and: jboone@towmBUSINESS 860-306-1991 STATE LICENSE NWCO# 0358 “The Connecticut winHOME 860-349-9382 times.com SINCE 1995 ery passport program gives Connecticut residents and out-of-state visitors a chance to experience some of Connecticut’s agricultural herPAVING itage by spending a day in (30+ yrs Exp.) Exp.) (25+ yrs. the country visiting beautiful CT REG. #580903 vineyards and enjoying fine • Water Problems & Drainage Work wines,” said Margaret Ruggian owner of Para• Lot Clearing • Tree & Stump Removal • Concrete ero-Mena, dise Hills Vineyard & Winery Durham/ In Durham LICENSED & INSURED in Wallingford. “For Paradise Middlefield Call Charlie We work 24/7 By Farrah Duffany
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’09 TOYOTOA VENZA – AWD – Exc. cond., well equipped, $17,500 o.b.o. (860) 621-5146.
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Classic 1986 Cougar w/ sunroof/luggage rack. 2 dr sport, excellence condition. 8,000/best offer. (860) 349-3703
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Campers & Trailers 1986 SUNLIGHT CAMPER - EXC. CONDITION, SLEEPS 6. $2,500.00. CALL 860276-9157.
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Advertising Sales Representative Rare opportunity to assume a top-level outside sales territory due the retirement of a longterm team member. If you have a strong history of meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals and are savvy with digital media, then we should talk. We are The Record-Journal, Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company and we are growing & adding to our sales team! A family-owned company, we publish The Record-Journal along with 6 community newspapers and websites that deliver the hyperlocal news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of successful experience selling to small businesses along with a solid understanding of digital media and how it impacts today’s business owner. We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match. To apply, please send resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing Company is an EOE
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We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for our multi-media publishing co. located in Meriden, CT. The candidate is important to our company leadership and will be responsible for identifying organizational, cultural and people initiatives that ensure compliance and enhance business success. Experience in personnel activities including employment, benefits, compensation, payroll, employee relations, managing company policies and procedures, governmental compliance reporting and audits, workers compensation and conflict resolution is a required. Further, a Bachelors Degree is required in Business Administrator or HR Management and 7-10 years experience in Human Resources are a must. Please send resume and cover letter to lbousquet@record-journal.com EOE
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BARTENDER Experience a must! Apply in person at Violis Restaurant at 688 Westfield Rd, Meriden.
Help Wanted E D U C A T I O N A L PLAYCARE - Is seeking to fill several positions at its childcare center in Wallingford. Positions include fulltime teachers and two part time positions: caring for young children from 6:309:30am, M-F, and assisting with cleaning responsibilities from 36 pm, M-F. Ideally, teaching candidates have coursework or degrees in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Childcare experience is a valuable asset, however, we will consider persons without either for the part-time positions. Applicants must be happy, enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible and must possess a true love for working with young children. We work toward providing the highest quality work environment and we provide our employees with the resources they need to succeed. Full-time employees receive vacation time, subsidized health and dental plans, company paid life insurance, a matching 401k, an Employee Assistance Plan, tuition reimbursement for courses in ECE and subsidized childcare. For the right people, we expect to pay at the top of the scale for private sector childcare centers. To apply, please visit ww w.educationalplaycare. com/careers SLIDERS Grill & Bar Seeks experienced bartenders,cooks & servers. Must be avail. wknds. Stop in person/ apply online at www.slidersgrillbar.com or send resume to jenna@slidersgrillbar.com
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Plastic Injection New Rubbermaid Stock AFFORDABLE Molding Facility Tank. 70 Gallon Washers, Dryers, Looking For Capacity. $45.00 Refrigerators & Stoves. General Factory Call 860-349-8739 Appliance Repairs Maintenance Personnel Will Deliver Has Experience in one (203) 284-8986 or more of the following: GE Stove, Refrig., Dish. Hydraulic Maintewasher, Microwave, nance & Repair black, good condit., . Electrical (460V 3 $475.00 for package. Phase) 203-535-5784 . General Factory Maintenance Furniture Opportunity For Training & Appliances and Advancement Please Apply: All Molded Plastics Co., INC 3 (B) Fairfield Boulevard Wallingford, CT 06492 From 10:00AM-3:00PM Mon-Fri
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4 person INTEX Portable Massage Hot Tub/Spa. PROGRESSIVE TOOL & Like new, used 1 mth. DIE MAKER $250 incl. start up (2nd Shift) chem. 203-927-7282 Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is FREE a leading manufacturer Horse Manure of conduit and cable Cindy’s Unique Shop Call Mike fittings. Reqs: (5)-(10) CONSIGNMENT 203-599-8915 years’ of exp; must be 32 North Colony St able to construct or MINNEKOTA 55 Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 make major alterations Trolling Motor. 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home or repairs to Like New. Decor, furniture, jewelry & progressive stamping Asking $100. handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 dies; and knowledge of Call 203-623-6460 off $25 purchase, $10 off CNC, CAD, Wire and $100 purchase. 30 day layMOVING SALE! Sinker EDM is a plus. away avail. New merchandise µHale table, 2 leafs, 4 Contact Jim Connor, daily. Ample prkg in our lot. Mchairs $200 Director, H/R, F, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 µ2 Swivel bar stools Bridgeport Fittings, 705 Like us on facebook $100 Lordship Blvd., µBroyhill Queen sleeper Stratford, CT 06615, Find everything at with our 3MarketKitchen Table sofa, chair, ottoman, & Fax: 203-378-9818, Chairs. $40.00. Call recliner, coffee & end E-mail: jimc@bptfittings. place. 203-565-7355. tables. $1200 as a set com EOE µ2 Desks, lamps, MAPLE HW antique Mo- pictures, & many other Qualified HVAC technitorola stereo console items! cian Mechanic with 5 $100; Enter. Ctr. $40 All Items in superior or more years experiDVD Player w/ remotecondition! Call for info: ence with residential $25. 203-695-6432 203-271-0780 and Commercial service. Must have strong Window Air Conditioner diagnostic skills and Find your dream TWO GE CARRY COOL clean driving record. 5,000 BTU. $45.00 Benefits include: home in Marketplace. each. Cash Only. Call Health Ins, vacation 203.265.5025 evening and sick time. Call 860-793-2686 or fax resume to 860-7934811.
PINE VALLEY GENERAL STORE 113 Broad St, Meriden (203) 630-1622 (between Hall & Gale) Wide variety of items in a unique, small familyowned store. Housewares, tools, salt lamps, stuffed animals, jewelry, food & more. Check out our used items too. pinetreecones.com Like us on Facebook! ONLINE PRICING! Mention this & get 15% off (restrictions apply) We buy used by appt. PIONEER Stero double cassette player with 5 CD changer. $75.00 Call 203-565-7355 PORTABLE KEY ENTRY SAFE. Like new. $20.00. Call 860-384-1183 Window Air Conditoners ÇKenmore-8,000 BTU $135. ÇKenmore-5,000 BTU $100. Cash only. 203.265.5025 evening Windows 8 Desktop Computer-all-one, about five years old. Paid $885, want $700. 203-443-3885.
Music Instruments & Instruction
Music By Roberta Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages +levels,piano beginnerinterm. (203) 630-9295.
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Medical Help Wanted SOUTHINGTON CARE CENTER Job Fair for Certified Nursing Assistants on 5/21, 2 pm-5pm. Pre-registration is req’d by calling 860621-9559 or visit www.southingtoncare.org, for info.
Landscape Construction, Maintenance & Design Firm looking for the following positions: Lost and Found Masons, Horticultural Expert, Lawncare, & Mowers FOUND: Adult long *Pd vacation & holidays* haired white cat w/ Christensen gray spot on head. Landscape Light gray on end of www.christensen tail. No collar. Found in landscape.com vicinity of Mulberry & 203-484-0424 Deckert Dr. 860-9194595 MAIDPRO Southington is NOW HIRING house Antiques cleaners. Up to $13/hr, travel & benefits, plus & Collectibles tips. No nights or weekends. No Vintage Annalee Dolls. experience required. Made in USA. Call 203-630-2033 Pre 2000. ext. 118. Mint condition. Hablamos Espanol. 203-599-0011
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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608 ALL CASH FOR
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ALWAYS Buying old tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand tools, machinist, woodworking, engraving and work bench tools. Please call with confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Cory 860-322-4367
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip CLEANEST FIREWOOD in the state! Pre-season sale $220 full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211
ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, miliTree Length tary, jewelry, art, Pool Sand Filter, CASH PAID watches, musical in335/BTU heater, HayFirewood struments, signs, arward pump, hoses, cade games, cameras, vac/skim, etc. (860) Vintage Electronics, MuCall for Details sical Instruments, pre 1970 sports mem349-3703 B/O Amps, Ham Equiporabilia, plus more. 203-238-2149 ment, HiFi, Radios, One item or entire esCB, Guitars, Audio tate contents. Call Wanted to Buy Equipment, Antiques. 860-718-5132. Pets For Sale 860-707-9350 1,2,3 Items or an Estate >ATTN PET OWNERS ? ûûû CA$H ûûû ALWAYS Buying CosPet sitting & pet walking 203-237-3025 tume jewelry, antiques, while you are at work ESTATE SALE SERVICE instruments. 18 S. Oror on vacation in your Costume Jewelry, chard St. Wlfd. 2 0 3 DEE’S ANTIQUES home! 203-427-7828 Antiques, paintings, 631-6697 203-213-5222. Meriden-made items, Buying Collectibles, toys, lamps German Shepherd pupJewelry & Silver. pies, 100% DDR workEBAY Consignment China, Glass, Military, ing lines, 2F, AKC, 1st Service in Berlin. 1-2 ITEMS Musical. Anything shots, wormed, puppy We sell your valuable Silverware, China, Glass. old & unusual. Single pack, Dad is German items online. Furniture, 50’s Items. item to an estate. import. Ready now. Whole Estates www.aitct.com 203-235-8431. $1,300. 860-655-0889 203 238-3499 860-828-4400
Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Child Care HOME DAY CARE has openings. 25 years Exp., loving home environment. 203-2696248. License # 26338.
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CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. 203-631-1325
Lawn and Garden ROTOTILLING Troy Bilt - NO GARDEN TOO SMALL! Call Garden Bill (203) 294-1160
WE WE GARDENS Don’t have time to clean? Will do everything you NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460 wish! Good prices! Good Refs. Fully Ins. Renata 860.538.7963
Computer Science Computer Problems? Want your PC or Mac as good as new? Onsite Service for Less. Satisfaction Guaranteed! HMB Electronics (203) 239 9422
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Find everything at our Marketplace. Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
POWER WASHING Remodeling, plumbing, odd jobs. 60 yrs exp! CT #640689 Home Doctor 203.440.2692
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***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, additions, decks, doors windows, power washing, flooring Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
House Cleaning House Cleaning by GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs Polish Women. 3rd exp. Call today for free cleaning $0 for regular est. 203-440-3535 Ct. customers. Ins./bonded. Reg. #578887 860-505-7720
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FOUND ADS ARE FREE Bulldog Puppies $650+, Boston Pugs $550, Bengal Kittens 350+, Shots, wormed, vet check. 860-828-7442
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20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage ED’S JUNK OUT **JUNK REMOVAL** WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Any Debris, etc Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526 WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.
ACCEPTING Commercial & Residential grounds maintenance / complete lawn care. 25 yrs. exp. Sr. disc. 203-634-0211.
BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer- Paver Walkways,Stairs,Patios FREE ESTIMATES Ret.Walls, Shrub ReLIC & INS. place, Landscape De203-535-9817 sign & Reno, Mulch & or 860-575-8218 Stone, Lawn Repair & Install. No Mowing ExPETE IN THE PICKUP pert Drainage & BackJUNK REMOVAL hoe Work. In Bus. 30 + Residential, multi family, yr We’re on Angie’s commercial No Job List! Free Est. HIC# too Big or Small We Do 0563661 2032379577 it All 860 840-8018
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JT’s Landscaping, LLC Top quality work at a reasonable price. Full lawn maint. Grass Cutting. #616311.Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528 FERRAUOLA LAWN CARE now accepting new mowing accounts at a reasonable rate. 203-804-5779
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MOWING Precision Cut Lawns owner operated since 1982. Reliable. Fully ins. Free est. Meriden, Wlfd, Southington 203-715-0101 or 860-621-6822
Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430
NOAH MOWS ...so you don’t have to. Lawn mowing, edging, rototilling, etc. 203-232-5786 Shawn
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FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more information call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com
MER- Furn Apts. East Side Incl H, HW, Elec., 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, $715mo+sec.Call 203630-3823,12pm-8pm. MERIDEN - 1 BR, 2nd fl., renov., mt. view, near hgwy., inc. HT, HW, prkg., $745. + financial refs., no pets, owner on premises. P. O. Box 931, 06450
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MERIDEN - 2 BR, 2nd fl., quiet area, stove, refrig., elec. heat, $845. + sec. Call 203-506-1655. MERIDEN- 2 BR, 3rd Flr, Randolph Ave, $655 mo + 2 mo. sec.& appl. fee req. Maier Prop Mgmt 203-235-1000 MERIDEN- 3 BR incl. Heat & Hot Water. Off St. Prkg. No smoking/ pets! $1,100/mo. 203-444-5722
MERIDEN Bradley Ave., 2 BR, HW, C/A, appli. & dishwasher, no smkg, pets. $925. lease, credit ck., 203630-0204 MERIDEN - 1BR $800 mo. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCL. Private Balcony. 203-639-4868.
MERIDEN- Lrg 1 BR, 1 1/2 BA, off st. prkg, 25 Prince St. $795/mo. + sec. H & HW incl. 203-886-8808
MERIDEN- 1 BR, Stove & fridge, H & HW Incld. MERIDEN- Modern 1 Lease, Sec & Refs. BR, 1st Flr, Off st. 203.239.7657 or prkg, appls incl. 91 203.314.7300 Lincoln St. $650/mo.+ sec. Judy203.927.8215
Mobile Homes Stores & Offices DURHAM- 47 Sycamore Southington-1BR, 4rm, Dr. 5/16 & 5/17 8a-2p. 2nd flr, near hosp. For Sale for Rent Lrg Moving Sale! lawn C/air, stove,fridge, WD 950 Sq. Ft Flex Space & garden, toys, books, hkp, util. not incl. refs M E R I D E N / W L F D Available Durham, CT HH items, quality furn. & sec req. 8606212693 BRAND NEW DELUXE DOUBLE WIDE 1 Level , Ample Parking 2 BR, 2 BA, C/AIR IN (860) 349-1121 ext 203 Middlefield - 46 Toad or (203) 751-1977 UPSCALE PARK. FIN. WALLINGFORD - Studio Ridge Rd., Sun., 5/17, AVAIL. 203.799.7731 & 1 BR, Judd Sq., Rain or Shine, 8-12, central air, no pets. small appli., games, $600.00 to $775.00. Vacation & HH, several bureaus MERIDEN/WLFD- NEW Call 203-265-3718 Seasonal Rental & PREOWNED 2 BR, 2 BA, DELUXE LOINS Garage and Storage Space HOMES IN UPSCALE WESTBROOK,CT- 3 BR MIDDLEFIELD CLUB TAG SALEPARK STARTING AT direct waterfront cot5/16, 8-1. 205 Main $24,900. 203.799.7731 WLFD- Storage space St., Rockfall, CT Info tage on private beach. 1200 sq ft for rent, 14 860-349-8557. Avail: July & August ft doors. Property 2015. Call 8608332866 Mobile Home for sale, fenced & secure. Great new furance/roof/hot price. 203-272-4216 waterheater/gargage/ backyard/recently Tag Sales remodeled/extras. Houses For Rent Asking $20K (203) 824-4943. DURHAM - 395 Stagecoach Rd., 5/16, 8-2, farm tools, metal, coal MIDDLEFIELD- Waterstove, washer, dryer, front, clean, bright & JD lawn tractor frame, Rooms For Rent beautiful. 3 BR, 3 BA, toys, more! Rain 5/17 jacuzzi. All appls & W/D. Deck, dock. Feel like your on vaca all yr MER-Clean Safe Rms. DURHAM- 47 Cesca Ln. Open 7 days a week, Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit round! Boating summMulti-Family Tag Sale. 24 hours a day. Priv. E side. off-st prkg er, Ice fishing & skating Sat 5/16 9a-1p. Rain Call us: $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pmwinter. $1850/mo + date 5/17. Proceeds (203) 238-1953 8pm, 203-630-3823. util. 860-716-6663 info benefit Relay for Life!
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Cat Tales seeks volunteers Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue, is seeking foster care volunteers to provide temporary housing for cats and kittens. Volunteers will prepare the cats for adoption and prevent overcrowding in the shelter. Cat Tales will provide food, supplies, and medications, and all vet care. Volunteers will be responsible for daily feeding, play and attention, administering
medications, following special dietary plans, handling the cat into and out of a carrier, and transporting cats to veterinary appointments. Cat Tales also is in need of feral housing for managed feral colonies. Anyone willing to donate or construct feral housing should contact Cat Tales. For more information, contact (860) 344-9043 or info@ CatTalesCT.org.
Vinal Technical High School in Middletown has scheduled its TECHNO Camp 2015 schedule. TECHNO Camp is open to students entering eighth grade interested in career opportunities in trades such as manufacturing, carpentry, collision repair, HVAC, computer assisted design, information systems technology, hairdressing and cosmetology, electrical and
electromechanical. The program runs for 12 days at the Vinal Tech High School campus, 60 Daniels St., Middletown, June 29 through July 16, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. There is no cost to attend TECHNO Camp. For more information, contact Lyn Caliendo at (860) 344-7100, ext. 6 or the middle school guidance office after June 1.
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The 10th annual E.J.K. Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road. A fee is charged. The event, in memory of Eric Kalber, who lost his life at the age of 20, is in its final year. Aside from the car show, the event includes food, raffles, music by Volume Entertainment and Champions Karate School Demo Team. Proceeds benefit the Eric J. Kalber Xavier High School Memorial Scholarship. For more information, call (860) 870-8590, email ejkcarshow@gmail,com or visit www.ejkcarshow.com.
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Go Far 860-349-7000 6 Way Road in Middlefield www.execoff.com Go Super Fast races William J. Lema, D.M.D. VISITING ANGELS Go Far Go Super Fast William Lema, D.M.D. races are scheduled for ACCEPTING NEWJ. PATIENTS General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults Saturday, May 30 at the State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring,& Small Office Atmosphere Durham Fairgrounds. General Family Dentistry • Children Adults & Evening Available State of the Art Dentistry in aSaturday Caring, SmallAppointments Office Atmosphere Superhero-themed races Saturday & Evening Appointments Available for children, ages 2 to 18 Cosmetic Bonding Regular Hours: Gum Therapy Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm Z Ayears C A A old, B Bare A, planned. K D K Z C, G S C •TCosmetic G X A BBonding AZW F • Emergencies Crowns & Bridges Register by Friday, May • Gum Therapy Dentures & Repairs • Fillings 15 for t-shirt. • Crowns & Bridges • Root Canals (860) 349-7006 Emergencies • Dentures & Repairs All proceeds benefit the Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D. K S Go B A. B F U K K R E R G S C E K S D A X A D William J. Lema, D.M.D. Far program in RSC13 Root Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) Regular Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm schools. For more information Y Z and K H registration, S C; L J L D D Mwww. D A E E R6TWay A DRoad, K Z C Middlefield L S R T A (near Blackbird Tavern) 860-349-7006 visit gofargofast.org.
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