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CRHS students Nathaniel Weir, left, and Tyler McDonald were named the salutatorian and valedictorian of the Class of 2015 and will address their class at the June 23 graduation ceremony. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

McDonald, Weir at the head of the class By Mark Dionne Town Times

When they were called into Coginchaug Regional High School principal Brian Falcone’s office in May and informed that they had earned the positions of valedictorian and salutatorian, Tyler McDonald and Nathaniel Weir

decided to have some fun. McDonald, valedictorian of the Class of 2015, said, “The first person I called was my mother and I told her that I was getting expelled. She sort of bought it for a few seconds.” Weir, the class salutatoSee Students / Page 27

CHRS student reps say goodbyes at BOE By Mark Dionne Town Times

At the regular Board of Education meeting on June 10, several goodbyes were exchanged, starting with Coginchaug Regional High School student representatives Naomi Rinaldo and Jeremy Cannon. Throughout the 2014-2015

BOE meetings, Rinaldo and Cannon gave updates to the board about CRHS student activities. The updates were wide-ranging and upbeat, covering social, academic, athletics and extracurricular activities. The students were particularly knowledgeable about See Goodbyes / Page 7

A team of volunteers around Lake Beseck on June 13. From left: Mary Ann Mocci, Jim Irish, Aleta Cromack and Diana Jakiela. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

Volunteers spend day working at Lake Beseck By Mark Dionne

area storm drains. Using stencils, volunteers spray painted a design readSome 40 volunteers gath- ing “No Dumping/Drains to ered in Middlefield’s Lake Lake Beseck” and the mesBeseck neighborhood on the sage “Only rain down the morning of June 13 to work drain” on storm drains. According to Amy Poon three projects. Organized by the Lake turnicki, president of the Beseck Environment Com- LBA and chair of the Envimittee (formerly the Lake ronment Committee, many Beseck Ad Hoc Commit- people are unaware that the tee), the Lake Beseck As- storm drains connect disociation, the Troop 33 Boy rectly to the lake. Debris and Scouts, and Middlefield waste washed into the drain Parks and Recreation, the goes untreated into the lake. Poturnicki said that alvolunteers replaced centralized mailboxes, repaired the though intentional dumping snack shack, and painted en- does occur, the drain project vironmental reminders on “is more about awareness of

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what is running off after it rains.” Even organic matter sent down the drains, such as grass clippings and leaves, will increase the biomass of the lake and lead to more weeds in the water. In addition to reminding people not to dump pollutants, Poturnicki hopes the project will also remind people to wash cars on grass or gravel, clean up leaves and grass, and pick up after pets. “It’s about how we can protect the water,” Poturnicki said. See Volunteers / Page 3

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Monday, June 22 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Monday, June 22, 1:45 to 6:45 p.m., at United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733 2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, June 24 Hike - Women of the Woods has scheduled a 2-mile walk for Wednesday, June 24, 9 a.m., at Wadsworth Falls State Park. The walk will focus on the ecology and identification of Connecticut native trees. For more information, contact Lucy at (860) 3957771 or lucy@womenofthe woods.org.

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 welcome. For information, contact bernadettebasiel@hotmail. com.

Durham Library Programs for children Farmer’s Market Storytime. Thursdays at 5 p.m., for all ages. Meets on the Durham Green for stories, songs, and activities. Rockin’ & Reading with Pet the Cat! (ages 0 to 6 years.) Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. Al deCant plans a program of music, stories and audience participation. Author visit - Tuesday, June 30. Grades K-2, 6 to 6:45 p.m.; grades 3 to 5, 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. with Jarrett Kro-

Saturday, June 27 Garden tour - Parents of Performing Students of Coginchaug Regional 13 High School has scheduled “The Weekend Gardener” 2015 Garden Tour for Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Nine gardens in Durham, Middlefield and Middletown will be included. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the high school music program. Tickets may be purchased at www.ticketleap.com.

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Pie sale - The United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., has scheduled a Father’s Day pie sale for Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers’ Market – The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The market offers local and organic seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, eggs, flowers, herbs and potted plants, honey and maple syrup, jam and jellies, meat and pickles. Call (860) 349-3917 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com. Walk-a-thon - The Cat Tales annual Walk-A-Thon/ Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.; walk/run at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.cattalesct.org/ walk-a-thon-run/. Craft, bake sale - Haitian craft sale to benefit diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti and Water Buffalo bake sale to benefit Heifer International is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Notre

Craft, bake sale - Haitian craft sale to benefit diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti and Water Buffalo bake sale to benefit Heifer International is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 9 a.m. to noon, at Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St.

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Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Fridays and Saturdays. Poetry reading Wednesday, June 24, 6 p.m.

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. Reception - The Middlesex County Historical Society has scheduled a dessert reception for Friday, June 19, 7 p.m., at the Inn at Middletown, featuring Dione Longley and Buck Zaidel, authors of “Heroes for All Time: Connecticut Civil War Soldiers Tell Their Stories.” A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 346-0746.

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Volunteers mailbox, Environment Committee member Craig Lundell said, “It’s nice to see the community come together.” Craig Lundell, a member of the Lake Beseck Environmental Committee and a volunteer for the June 13 neighborhood projects, waits for the concrete that will form the new foundation for a centralized mailbox. In the foreground, a street drain bears one of the new messages about water run off. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

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The morning’s work will also lead to seven new centralized mailboxes throughout the neighborhood. The old mailboxes, which each hold mail for numerous addresses, were more than 20 years old. Some were rusted and had doors falling off. At least one had damage from a snow plow hit. Despite some quick fixes from Middlefield Post Master Tad Sattler, the mailboxes were at the end of their useful lives. The burden of replacement is actually on the users and Lake Beseck residents were looking at spending $1,000-$1,200 per mailbox, plus installation costs. Sattler heard about centralized mailboxes from a different town that had only been used for a month before being removed. “Because I had the opportunity, I grabbed them,” Sattler said. The postal service agreed to do “field maintenance” and install the boxes if the residents would put in new con-

crete foundations. In addition to having working locks and doors, the new boxes are made from a heavier grade metal than the old ones. Sattler said that the post office will use the opportunity to better organize the addresses as well. “It will make it easier for us in the office sorting the mail,” he said. The third project of the morning took place closer to the water. Volunteers cleaned up and re-painted parts of the snack shack. Vandals had broken into the concession stand and spray painted inside the door and awning and left other damage. Middlefield Parks and Rec. runs the stand, and director Chris Hurlbert was on hand June 13 to help with the cleaning. The volunteers, clad in yellow t-shirts bearing the “No Dumping” logo and the names of the organizing groups, had a warm, midsummer-like morning for their work. Waiting with the group to spread concrete into a platform for a Lake Shore Drive

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Health Briefs Blood drive United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., is holding a blood drive for the American Red Cross Monday, June 22, 1:45 to 6:45 p.m. Potential donors are encouraged to pre-register to ensure quick and efficient processing, but walk-ins are also accepted. Go to www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation and search zip code 06422 or sponsor code 4590 to sign up for an appointment, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Be sure to drink lots of water and bring your blood donor card or other form of positive identification.

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their areas of interest with Rinaldo often focused on athletics and Cannon on the music department. In her last report to the BOE, Rinaldo used a sports metaphor to describe her time at CRHS. Referring to the large number of administrative departures during her underclassman years, Rinaldo said that many might regard the time after TOP: Jeremy Cannon and Naomi Rinaldo, pictured at a BOE meeting in the fall, briefed BOE members about CRHS as a “rebuilding year.” “That is the exact oppoactivites throughout the school year. The well-spoken site of what happened,” Ristudent representatives said goodbye to the board on June naldo said. “I have to say 10. from the bottom of my heart BOTTOM: Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi the biggest thank you to shares a laugh with retired State Troopers Peter DiGioia our new administration beand Sal Calvo, who were recognized for their years of cause they made the end of our high school careers just service to RSD13. The troopers were presented with fantastic.” Coginchaug warm up jackets. Rinaldo also represented | Photos by Mark Dionne / Town Times CRHS at Strong school recently, talking to the younger students about athletics. She told the students that Coginchaug taught her to be a good teammate who helps others on the team be successful. “Thank you all for the opportunity to speak to you and represent Coginchaug,” Rinaldo said. “This school means the world to me.” Cannon told the board that he found RSD13 welcoming after frequent family

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moves. Coginchaug, Cannon said, gave him the opportunity to try new things and bloom. After graduation, Cannon will be entering the Navy. “The music department is the thing I have to thank. I made my best friends for life there, I got to perform in four musicals, and I got to go on two trips. It was great because I got to expand ... and get out of isolated Durham,” Cannon said to some laughs. As a student representative, Cannon said he appreciated being able to meet “the faces behind what makes our district so great.” BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan thanked the representatives for providing a window into student activities. The next student representatives, Flanagan said, have big shoes to fill. Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi said that the idea of student representatives grew out of her interview process and a desire to have student voices represented at board meetings. Few BOE members have children within the school system. The BOE and administrators also thanked retired Connecticut State Troopers Peter DiGioia, who was as-

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signed to Durham for the past 11 years, and Sal Calvo, whose jurisdiction included Durham and Middlefield. Veronesi, Strong Middle School Principal Scott Sadinsky, and CRHS Principal Brian Falcone praised the troopers for their work, consideration of student safety, professionalism, and collaboration with school staff. Memorial Middle School Principal Kevin Brough thanked DiGioia for his work with the school’s D.A.R.E. program. “Anytime anything came up ... they handled it with such care and compassion, always focusing on students first,” Veronesi said. Since retirement, both troopers, Veronesi joked, looked 10 years younger. Calvo told the BOE that they should be proud of the work done in the district. The BOE also made a formal resolution thanking Eileen Buckheit, BOE member since 2012, who lost her bid for re-election, for her professionalism, insight, and service.

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Joan Herdis Zito DURHAM — Joan Herdis Zito, 84, of Durham passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at the home of her niece, Lorna Laviolette. Joan was born in Hartford, and was a Durham resident for years. She was retired from T.E.T. Survivors include her brother, John Hansen, of Allen, Texas; and her loyal companion, Tiara; and her best friends, Linda and Mary; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parent,s Fred and Herdis Hansen; her late husband, Joseph Zito; her sisters, Lorna Allcorn and Corinne Niver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4680 Ocala, FL 34470. Online condolences may be sent at www.hiers-baxley. com

HIGGANUM — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Ann (Goforth) Ackerman. She died on T h u r s d a y, June 4, 2015, peacefully in her home following a long illness which she battled with grace and courage. In her life and in her death, her biggest concern was always for the well being and happiness of those around her. Dale will be missed most for the kindness and generosity that she shared with everyone who was lucky enough

Rolf A. Florin DURHAM — Rolf A. Florin, 86, of Durham, husband of Elda Florin and the late Jane (Zwolinski) Florin, died Monday, June 8, 2015, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Rolf was born in Cromwell, son of the late Fredrik and Anna (Eriksson) Florin. He was a veteran of the Ko-

Benjamin Zemel DURHAM — Benjamin “Benjy” Zemel died on Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was 79 years old. Ben was born in New Haven in 1936, to Rose (Chauser) and Louis Zemel, both deceased. He was diagnosed as both mentally retarded and mentally ill at an early age. He spent several years at foster homes and later at Southbury Training School. When Southbury closed, Ben was transferred to Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. His father, Louis was resolute in finding some kind of cure for

to have known her. Born July13, 1961, she spent most of her childhood in Durham, and her happily married life in Higganum. She leaves behind her other half, Steve Ackerman, whose sentences she could finish and who tended to her every wish with devotion and love. Her sister, Tamara (Goforth) Bober, is mourning the loss of her confidante, travel companion, and best friend. Dale also leaves behind many friends, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews who will be missing her terribly. While she regretted not having children of her own, she was instrumental in the successful rearing of many. Perhaps this is because she

could relate to them on their level and she always saw only the best in each and every child. She was able to convey to them the most important values in life, which she demonstrated daily: kindness, generosity, tolerance, common sense and finding joy in simple things. She lovingly raised two families of children as their nanny and was the favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews. Dale did not want any display of sadness at her passing, so at her request, services will not be held. Instead, a celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, June 27, at the Falcons Nest, 144 Prout Hill Road, Middletown from 4 to 8 p.m.

Dale always put the needs of those less fortunate than her ahead of her own. She was more concerned with the sadness of her loved ones during her illness than she was with her own discomfort. So, In lieu of flowers or donations, we believe that Dale would prefer if we took a moment to share a random act of kindness with someone who might need it, just as she would have done. To share memories or send condolences to the Ackerman family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown is handling the arrangements.

rean War serving with the U.S. Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he was as electrician with the Local Union 35 IBEW. Rolf was a member of the VFW, the Masons, the Moose Club, Polish Falcons and the Elks. He was best known to his family and friends as “Big Swede” or “Arne.” He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, woodworking, vacationing on the Bass River in Cape Cod and most of all spending time with his family.

Rolf is survived by his wife Elda, whom he felt blessed to find so late in his life, three sons, David Florin and his wife, Lisa, of East Haddam, Brian Florin and his wife, Debra, of East Granby, Mark Florin and his wife, Cheryl, of Malta, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Matthew, Thomas, Nicholas, Caitlin and Olivia; stepchildren, Judy Weston, Bill Mattson and Diane Livermore; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Ruth “Mae” Brennan; and his dear

friend, “Uncle” Charlie Tarpley. The funeral service were held on Friday, June 12, at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial with military honors took place in the State Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Durham Ambulance Corp, P.O. Box 207, Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome. com.

his son, taking him to clinics throughout the country for evaluations and treatment. Nothing turned out to be effective. It was not until after Louis’ death that Ben’s brother David and sister-in-law Ty were able to find a person in the Department of Mental Health who saw that Ben belonged in a group home. In 1990, Ben began a very successful residency at the group home in Durham run by the Connecticut Institute for the Blind. Eventually, his physical limitations made it necessary for him to be transferred to a more sheltered group home in Madison

and eventually in Branford. Over the past 24 years, he has enjoyed a very rich life, partaking in many of the activities that these programs provided. He loved to sing, read books, go for walks, talk to everyone and make countless jokes. He had so many famous sayings that it was impossible to keep up with them all. One of his favorite things was to say “I know how old I am” and a family member would respond “How old?” “349!” He thought he was quite funny and his family agreed. Throughout his residence at these group homes he was loved and respected

by fellow residents and staff alike. Ben is survived by his brother, David Zemelsky and his sister-in-law, Ty Zemelsky, of Durham and their children, Aaron, Sarah and Rye. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Zemel, of Brattleboro, Vt. and her children, Kaj, Nina and Lucy. Ben was much loved by his family and friends. He will be missed. Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www. GuilfordFuneralHome.com.

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Beautiful student artwork lined the hallways, and this was even before the students completed a mural under the guidance of Wesleyan students. Having been an fine art major myself, I couldn’t wait to take a peek at the art room. Two-dimensional wooden sculptures reminiscent of modern sculpture great Louise Nevelson hung outside the classroom and elaborate burlap hand-puppets filled a glass case. Many people may not realize this, but artistic ability is not only blind talent nor simply quantified by expert eye-hand coordination; it is seeing and observing, skills that will aid any individual in a life of learning, and adding

Opinion Bruce is still on the loose

Bruce, unlike Elvis, has not left the building. Bruce, you may recall, is my resident mouseadillo (looks like a mouse but is the size of an armadillo). He made an appearance a few weeks ago when he nonchalantly ambled across my kitchen floor, paying no mind to my kitty, Dakota, who was only feet away. He was right not to be concerned. She didn’t care. So realizing that I was going to have to tackle this problem on my own, I bought one of those traps that does not kill the critter, but only captures him, so that you may then take a leisurely drive and deposit him somewhere far, far away. I was thinking that on this drive into the countryside, perhaps the two of us See Letter / Page 10 could even stop at Starbucks for some liquid refreshment, maybe take in a Letters Policy couple of tag sales. I figured The Town Times will only accept and publish letters that we’d just make a day of it. 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. By Olivia L. Lawrence Town Times Box 915, Meriden, CT 06450. To the editor: This past February I had the opportunity to tour John Lyman Elementary School on behalf of my son, and was extremely impressed. After meeting with a very upbeat and friendly Principal Ford, I was welcomed by a committee of singing children who were, as both performers and songwriters, unbelievable. The only parent on this tour, they put the show on just for me. As I understand, each parent who toured the school received the same individualized treatment. The tour began with two very well-spoken children, my tour guides, who showed me the classrooms and gymnasium/cafeteria.

I purchased this contraption at my health food store, and I will tell you that I had my misgivings from the start. You put peanut butter in this little cap which is at the end of a tube, which supposedly they cannot back out of, and then you just open up the little trap door and off they go. That tube looked quite small to me. I did not see how Bruce, who, if memory serves me, has a rump of rather ample proportions, could ever fit into it. But I was told that they can make themselves small (And isn’t that a trick I’d like to learn!). So I loaded it up with peanut butter and

put it in my bread box, and I looked forward to our outing in the country. But Bruce, that rascal, somehow managed to get his peanut butter and also keep his freedom. For the life of me, I can’t imagine how he pulled that one off. Friends assured me that once the weather warmed up he would go back outside. It did warm up – for a little while anyway – and I assumed that Bruce was frolicking about in the great outdoors. He was not. He has left his calling card, if you catch my drift. Suffice it to say that Bruce could See Carr / Page 10

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We had an old piano in our house when I was growing up. I don’t recall the make, but it was a basic model, upright, only a few keys didn’t strike. Mostly those dead notes were towards the ends and hardly interfered with the melodies at all. Many nights, after supper, my dad would go into the living room and start to play. Usually at least two of us kids, and sometimes my mother, would join him and sing along to tunes from somewhere earlier in the century (the twentieth) and even the century before. To this day, I remember the lyrics and could sing most of those songs, except I can’t much carry a tune any more. Remember this one? “East Side, West Side, all around the town The tots sang ring-

a-rosie, London Bridge is falling down” That song was really popular and widely recorded, even the Grateful Dead had a version. (I’m guessing my dad never heard of The Dead and if he did, I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t have liked them.) How about this old chestnut? “Good Night Sweet Heart, Dreams they will enfold you, In each one I’ll hold you.” Or this? “I’ll take you home again Kathleen, across the ocean wild and wide, to where your heart has ever been; Since you were first my bonnie bride.” “Kathleen”, at some point, even got recorded by Elvis (my dad might have grudgingly approved of this) and so the song’s shelf-life got extended. But for the most part these old songs, that told the story of a different time and place

in America, are gone. That was a place my dad knew well, valued so much, even as we roared into the 1960s, an era of change and conflict that separated us in so many ways it was labeled the Generation Gap. But in spite of the shifting tides of society, when we’d drive in the car my dad always sang. “Paper Doll”, “My Blue Heaven”, “Throw Another Log on the Fire”, and “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.” He was especially fond of “Mairzy Doats”, a novelty song from 1943. “Mairzy doats and dozy doats and liddle lamzy divey A kiddley divey too, Wooden shoe!” That song got me so mad because I couldn’t figure it out and my dad would just laugh when I’d ask him to explain. However, the lyrics of the See Lawrence / Page 12

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stand to cut back a bit on the fiber. And he has not contained himself to my drawers. The other night I thought I heard him whooping it up in my walls. But I just turned up the TV so that I couldn’t hear him anymore, and the problem was solved (By the way, this also works when you hear some disturbing noise while in your car. Just turn up the radio.) One day, and this could just be my wild imagination, I thought I heard him in my air conditioning unit.

I walked over to it and called, “Bruce, is that you?” He didn’t answer. He might want to hightail it, though, back to the bread box before I turn that thing on, or else he’s going to be in for the ride of his life. My kitten, Shiloh may, in time, attend to the matter at hand, but right now he is much too busy batting around bottle caps and hanging off my curtains and climbing up my screens to give any notice to a mouseadillo. That’s just as well. He’s no bigger than a hiccup right now, and if it came down to fisticuffs,

the smart money would be on Bruce. Maybe one of these lovely summer days Bruce might be inclined to go play outside. But I’d like to hedge my bets. So I am offering, free to a good home, one mouseadillo. Be forewarned, though, he has a yen for granola so you might want to put that up. Interested mouseadillo-lovers can call Diana at (860) 349-9542. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. You can contact her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.

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to other areas of intellectual development. The layout of the library is very smart, with comfy chairs and magazines. It’s sound strategy to leave lots of different kinds of reading materials available for little explorers. A paper mache lion’s head greets you at the library door, where he eats up stories written by the children to be fashioned into books later on. Magnificent! The children at this school appear confident and studious, affectionately

book-wormish-ly bright. The staff appears casual, nurturing and warm. My son who loves science should get just what he needs, as he loves to do projects revolving around a menu of interests from caterpillars and igneous rocks to making comic books about the technical abilities of his favorite robot Transformers. If my first impressions are right, my son is going to have a wonderful, creative and productive first year. Carolyn Salzano Middlefield

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Multi-class reunion slated for Aug. 1 reminiscing with friends. A fee is charged. Those interested in attending should send their email address and other contact information to coginchaug75@gmail. com or contact Debbie (Rubendunst) Bellemare at (860) 349-8248. Updates can be found at http://crhs75.weebly.com.

Local pianists entertain Music students of instructor Sue Gregory of Durham held a piano recital June 6 at St. Andrews Church in Meriden. It was the 41st student recital for Gregory. Students played songs from lesson books, musicals, “Star Wars,” and Beethoven. One student, Morgan Whalen, played flute and another, Sophie Cassarino, played an original composition. Students pictured, back row, from left: Brian Fernando, Madison Nophsker, Natalie Charette, Tyler McDonald, Atalie Sweet, Sophie Cassarino, Hannah Huddleston, Ava Hammond, Micala Fontanella, Erica Fontanella. Middle row: Gage Rovelli, Henry St. John, Shane Buckheit, Will Ferraro, Eric

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and Qs. So my dad plunked away on the piano, mostly getting it right, hesitating now and then and probably faking it at times. As far as I know, he never had lessons and he wasn’t half bad. Most everything he did was self-taught. He ran several small businesses and worked for the railroad. Finally, in his 50s he went to college and earned a degree. He commuted to school in Boston, at night, after work. It’s a little surprising that I know as much as I do about his life. He didn’t say much and I never asked him about himself. It was not a self-revelatory time. There were strict boundaries between parent and child. Sometimes I wonder, a little enviously, what it’s like for those who get to know their parents as adults, equals. Perhaps as business partners or travel companions. But like many people, I didn’t get to know my father very well. A few anecdotes, a vague fact here and there, a limited understanding of what his life was like. Still, I do have those songs, they live in my heart and anytime I want — or need to — I can sing along with dad.

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bridge provide a clue: “If the words sound queer and funny to your ear, a little bit jumbled and jivey – sing ‘mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy.’” This hint allows the ear to translate the final line as “a kid will eat ivy, too, wouldn’t

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Mary and her daughter Ashley opened Boutique & Beyond on March 7, 2015. Mary is a native to Durham, CT and Ashley was born and raised in Cromwell. With a Passion for the fashion industry, Mary and Ashley decided to open up the boutique shop in Durham, where there is no other boutique shops in the town. Boutique & Beyond caters to Women and juniors of all sizes. The clothes, accessories, handbags, shoes, small house hold items and gift ideas are mostly new, with a few gently used items in the mix. As of April 2015, Mary and Ashley decided to try something new and dedicate one room in their shop for consigning. Boutique & Beyond is located at 360 C Main Street, Durham, CT.

Post graduation from State Academy & Arts & Science in Branford, Maria Rosario honed her craft working in New Haven for 12 years. Maria increased her knowledge in the art of various chemical services, make-up, skin services, ethnic & multicultural hair, all while building her clientele. From there, Maria’s talents were so crafted, she began to teach hair classes for other beauty professionals, renowned salons, and beauty schools along the New England coast. Maria also worked alongside many of the industries icons, hairstylists and other beauty industry educators. For more than two decades, Maria studied the chemistry of hair and grew to become a top color educator in multiple leading hairdressing companies. Maria, though talented in the art of hair color, is also a wonderful hair-cutting specialist and up-do visionary. To book a refreshing color experience with Split Enz’s award winning color specialist, Maria, book your appointment today.

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Just for You Floral Design Studio

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Jane Brayshaw Rynaski has been designing floral arrangements since she got her first job at the age of 16 at Keser’s Florists in Middletown. After graduation from Coginchaug High School, Jane attended The Rittner School of Floral Design in Boston where she received her certificate. She then returned to Connecticut where she began her career working in the floral industry, eventually deciding she would like to concentrate her efforts on weddings and special events. Her business, Just For You Floral Design Studio, located at 140 West Street in the old Lyman Gun Sight building in Middlefield, evolved at that point. Without the day to day operations of a full service florist shop, Jane is able to focus her creativity on each individual event, thereby making each wedding or event uniquely personalized: “Just For You”. Jane keeps current on new trends by attending industry workshops and conferences on a regular basis. She has studied under many nationally and internationally known designers. Just For You also carries invitations, rental items, bridal accessories and services are available for custom floral design. To be able to devote her time to each individual event, Just For You is by appointment only. Jane would be pleased to hear from you if you have an event coming up. You can reach her at 860-349-0575.

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385R Wallingford Rd. Durham, CT 06422 (860) 349-5649 Vivian Caturano is the owner of J.C. Farm & Greenhouses. The business was started January 1st, 2000 and over the past fifteen years we have grown to better serve the community. We offer a large variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and hanging baskets as well as planters, all to beautify your gardens and home. We also offer fresh fruit and vegetables during the summer months. Vivian Lives in Durham with her children. She is involved in a lot of school fundraisers and local charities. Vivian, along with her children take pride in their work and hope to pass their experience onto the customer.

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STACIA BJARNASON, PH.D. & DEBRA NELSON, PSY.D. Brownstone Psychological Associates, LLC 199 Main Street, PO Box 2 Durham, CT 06422 860-788-3231 www.brownstonepsychological.com

SALLY PASIEKA-STOETZLE

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Body Maintenance Massage Therapy

Studio Blue Guitar of Durham

Studio Blue Guitar has become your one stop shopping destination for all things musical! Now in its eighth year of operation, Berklee educated instructor Susan Peak continues to offer quality music instruction on guitar and bass guitar in a relaxed, comfortable setting, right here in town. Take the stress out of learning by focusing on the music you love from day one, with lessons that are truly personalized and designed to help you learn the songs or skills you’ve always wanted to learn. Come over for a free consultation! Looking for live music for your event? Don’t forget that Susan sings and plays guitar and ukulele at libraries, town concerts, fundraisers, festivals, weddings, parties, senior centers, club meetings, and restaurants. Songs include well known favorites, sing-along songs, and sparkling originals. Susan specializes in doing shows for children and families as well as shows for seniors. Check out my website to learn more!

Sally Pasieka-Stoetzle, owner of Body Maintenance Massage Therapy is a graduate of The Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, licensed in both Connecticut and New York. She opened her doors near Wesleyan University’s campus in 1999 and continued to run her business locally in Middletown for 14 years until the relocation to Durham in 2013. Sally has been providing balance in life through therapeutic massage to her clients for over 17 years. She has created an environment where people can come and experience bodywork in a comfortable atmosphere and tailors each service as needed. Sally uses many edible grade products because she understands what you topically put on your skin will go directly into your body. Her current location is in the Durham Village downtown, located inside the local Durham Naturopath office and uses the side entrance. Dr. Belejack, and Sally met while both instructing at CCMT and co-locating has been a harmonious fit for both holistic practitioners. Massage therapy is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for a touch starved society. Sally runs a flexible schedule for her busy clients by appointments only. Check out Sally’s website at body-maintenance.org and find her on Facebook under Body Maintenance Massage Therapy.

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NANCY CURRLIN William Raveis Real Estate 48 Main Street Middletown, CT (860) 343-6818

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A longtime Middlefield resident, Nancy has over 35 years in the real estate profession which assures you the highest level of knowledge and professionalism. Nancy has formed the Currlin Team to include her daughter, Jenna Currlin of Middlefield, who can be reached at 917-685-8776. Nobody cares how much you know till they know how much you care - and Nancy always treats her clients with the utmost care and attention. So, when you’re thinking of buying or selling real estate, call Nancy, your hometown agent.

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As clinical psychologists we understand that throughout life there are times when we, or those we love, may struggle with family or peer relationships, jobs, school, health, stress, or life transitions. Sometimes these challenges are manageable, but at other times they can be overwhelming and one can feel helpless and alone. We understand and respect how difficult it can be to realize you need help to manage these problems. Our goal is to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment where you will work closely and collaboratively with your psychologist to better understand what is getting in the way of reaching your goals. We believe that we can help you access your strengths and resources to make your life and relationships better. We offer a wide range of services to children, adolescents and adults including, individual, couples and family therapy. We also provide consultation services to schools and organizations as well as assessment services. Please feel free to give us a call or explore our website for more information. Both Debra and Stacia are life-long Connecticut residence and are so pleased to be a part of the Durham community. We chose the name “Brownstone” because of the history of brownstones being used for the foundation of many community buildings. We liked the imagery and metaphor of the solid foundation of the brownstone and how we hope to be an important part of the community with our work helping to build stronger foundations of strength and support in our client’s lives.

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Selling or buying your home? Carol is a full time real estate professional, a recognizable face in the community. A long time resident of Durham, she has worked tirelessly on numerous town organizations and committees, church boards and committees, and RSD13 committees. Professional Associations: CT Association of Realtors,National Association of Realtors,Mid-Shore Association of Realtors, CTMLS, Notary. Professional Achievements: Certified Homeownership Professional Designation, Excellence in Customer Service, Certificate of Excellence for Relocation Support, Floyd Wickman Sales Graduate. Her clients have stated, “Carol works tirelessly, gone the extra mile, works efficiently, politely, and professionally.” Carol believes, your home is your greatest asset and should be a reflection of you. In her downtime Carol enjoys traveling, reading, and outdoor activities. Carol looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs and can be reached at 860-729-6835, email at carol.kleeman@raveis.com or on Facebook at Carol Kleeman Real Estate Page.

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The Women in Business section of the Town Times is my favorite edition of the year. I love reading about all of the incredible women who juggle family, business and life with such style and grace. There are so many businesses in our area that are owned and operated by women, and I am proud to be in such great company.

Cynthia Pavlik-Gillooly is a full time Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway right here in Middletown., working with the best professionals in R.E. today! She has been a Realtor for the past 9 years. Cynthia knows what it takes to get the job done and will help you to move on to your next adventure in your life more comfortably. Cynthia lives w/her husband in Middlefield,CT right by Lake Besek and is Sold on this area! She loves to help people to live the American dream and be able to own their own home that work hard and want to enjoy a place of their own.

As the owner of Colors of the Wind Artists’ Emporium, along with my husband, Chris, I have tried to incorporate new products into our inventory. We still carry hand-crafted goods as well as like-new furniture and décor, but this past year we have branched out to bring more New England and Made-in-the U.S.A. products to our customers. We have added a new specialty food section and natural health and beauty aid section. We are truly not your usual consignment shop as we offer so many wonderful gifts and one-of-a kind items. If you have been wondering what we are all about, stop by and say “hi”. I’m sure you will find something you just can’t live without!

When she isn’t working in Real Estate she likes to spend time w/her grandchildren & family or paint in oils. She knows that life is what you make it and wants to be available for you to help you fulfill your dreams in R.E.

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(Next to Carolyn Adams Country Barn) Tammy Gullo, owner of Wild Wisteria, a floral and gift boutique in Durham, has been a floral designer for over 25 years. Her passion for designing and owning her own business started while growing up at her family’s store, The Garden Shoppe in Wallingford. In 1996, Tammy started a floral home demonstration business called Creative Floral Designs. For over 12 years, she brought her creative touch into the homes of people interested in her unique designs. Tammy’s floral work has also been featured at the New York Gift shows. Today, Wild Wisteria is a home away from home where custom floral designs and home decorating ideas are offered in a friendly and personal manner. As you walk through the doors of Wild Wisteria you will feel like you are transformed into another world with the wonderful fragrances, the soothing music and beautiful decor. Tammy and Alyssa have many unique gifts for all occasions complete with gift-wrapping. There is something here for everyone from floral arrangements, home decor, fragrant candles & potpourri to inspirational frames & books, aromatherapy, bath & body, chocolate truffles, Stonewall Kitchen and women’s accessories. A visit to Wild Wisteria is a feast for the eyes...a solution for that perfect gift... and an experience of polite friendliness.

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Chrissy Almeida Barton, proud owner of Dad’s Restaurant in Wallingford since 2003. Dad’s, a family style restaurant, is open 6am-2pm Monday through Friday and 6am-1pm on Saturday & Sunday. Serving “unique” specials daily, Hungarian pancakes being a customer favorite. Catering for All Occasions! We now offer “Dad’s On The Go” delivery service! Chrissy is a lifelong resident of Durham and has two children, Jake & Ricki Lynn. Ricki Lynn is going to be a sophomore at Coginchaug in the fall, studying journalism and nutrition. Chrissy is a huge supporter of Relay for Life & Colin’s Crew. She also is involved with Durham town Softball & Troop 27 of Durham Boy Scouts where her son Jake just completed his Eagle project for Troop 27 and will be going to UCSB in September.

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Dr. Frances Sites, O.D. has been an Optometrist since 1990 and has been practicing in Durham since 2007. Her business partner is her husband Dr. Phil Perrino, O.D. In 2011 they purchased a historic home in Durham and relocated the practice to 243 Main Street. The home was built in the 1760’s and previously owned by the Quick family and was Marshall’s Variety Store. While the exterior is historic the interior is updated and beautifully decorated. It now houses the latest in eye care technology. The office provides routine eye exams for adults and children. They also treat pink eye, glaucoma and provides Diabetic eye care. Dr. Sites is a contact lens specialist with hundreds of contact lenses in stock and can accommodate many same day fittings. But if you have a challenging prescription Dr. Sites would love to take the time and care to provide you with specialty lenses. Durham Family Eye Care participates in most insurance plans. The office is open Monday thru Saturdays with evening hours on Thursdays. The optical shop has over 800 frames in stock ranging from budget to designer. Our contact lens prices are competitive with on line prices, despite what their ads say. So please choose to stay local and support Durham businesses.

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District Budget Passes By Caroline Gervais, Cory Hassmann, Dena Branciforte, and Tim McDermott The 2015-2016 RSD13 budget did not pass the first time around, but after decreasing the budget by $350,000, the budget passed in the second round of voting on June 2. There are several changes addressed in RSD13’s budget for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. The tactic Superintendent Dr. Kathryn Veronesi used in creating the budget was, “Sustain. Strengthen. Prepare.” She wants to “sustain the good work that we’ve been doing”, strengthen “other areas throughout the district that can be strengthened”, and prepare for “declining enrollment and what types of changes we’ll make because the enrollment is dropping”. One of the changes proposed in the budget is closing Korn due to a decrease in projected enrollment for the future. Korn and Brewster will be consolidated into one K-5 school, which will occur after the 20152016 school year. The K-5 school will be located in the Brewster building, as it has been deemed the more in-shape school by a uti-

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lization study. The study was performed by Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc. and was started before Dr. Veronesi became our superintendent. “The study looked at what our school buildings look like, the mechanicals, and what shape the buildings are in,” said Dr. Veronesi. “Another part was the enrollment study. They looked at birth rate, housing, age of childbearing women in the particular area, and from that they made predictions.” Dr. Veronesi was very confident that the projections that were made through the study are accurate because they have been proven to be accurate in the past. Another change directly affecting Coginchaug is the One-to-One Initiative, which would follow the program that gave each freshman a laptop this past year. Each student will receive a Chromebook to use throughout their four years at CRHS. In an interview prior to June 2, Director of Information Technology Mr. Rich Fielding said, “Cur-

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rently, there are no plans for cuts in the June 2 District Budget Referendum. If it doesn’t pass, the Tech Department may experience some cuts.” Since the proposed budget passed on June 2, the IT Department is able to provide Chromebooks to each student at the high school next year. With every student having access to a personal computer at all times, there won’t be as high of a demand for the in-school computer labs. For this reason, the school is relocating at least one of the computer lab classrooms to enable the classes being held in the portables, such as special education and CAD courses, to move inside the main building. There are plans to put money towards additional Chromebooks instead of replacing the room 221 computers that were up for replacement. Fielding followed by saying that the closing of more in-school computer labs may follow. “By not replacing the school’s computer labs, money from the budget is saved and will offset the cost of implementing the

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‘The Little Mermaid’ Takes the Stage By Ivy Linden-Dionne and Miranda Cronin

The Coginchaug Regional High School Show Choir performed ‘The Little Mermaid, Junior’ on May 28-29. The cast takes their final bow while singing ‘Goodnight’ by The Beatles. For some of the graduating students, this marked their fourth and final performance in the drama group. Chromebooks,” Fielding said. He also emphasized that the real purpose of decommissioning the computer labs is not to save money on Chromebooks but to bring the classes held in the portables back into the school. “The reasoning behind the One-to-One Initiative is that it levels the play-

ing field for all students by having access to countless web resources without leaving the classroom,” he added. “It helps teachers manage their classrooms differently, with the option of flipping the classroom.” In a flipped classroom, students use online resources to learn the content, and use class time Continued on page 3

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My Final Goodbye By Dena Branciforte If I were to give one piece of advice to anyone entering high school or anyone currently in high school it would be, listen to the people who tell you that “your next four years are going to fly by”. These past four years, especially senior year, have most definitely flown by, for me at least. I understand that you may be thinking, “This girl is crazy”; “School has literally been dragging on since October… of freshman year.” It feels that way now, but once you hit your last month in high school, I promise, you’ll understand. I might say daily, “I just want to graduate NOW,” but I don’t have dislike for the past four years. The other day my freshman year English teacher, Mrs. McClintick, handed back the letter I wrote to my senior-year-self when I was 14. The letter was extremely embarrassing but also incredibly sweet and nostalgic. I started the letter off with “Dear future Dena”, and then went on to talk about my “current favorite colors” and my freshman year short-term goals. Then I talked about what I wanted to accomplish by my senior year. “By my senior year I want to have my drivers license and maybe be working somewhere after school each day. I also hope to get honors each year”. You end up doing a lot of growing up in high school, but my freshman-year-self had a good gauge on where I would be my senior year. I do have a job, (like my freshman self wished to accomplish) which quickly taught me to manage time and become even more responsible. I worked for good grades throughout high school, I worked for my permit, then for my license, and then I started driving my own car, even more responsibility. High school really shapes you into the well rounded in-

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dividual you’ll continue to be throughout college and throughout the rest of your life. A bunch of seniors keep saying that it has finally hit them, that they’re graduating and that they’re moving to college soon, but unfortunately, I can’t say the same. It hasn’t hit me yet. I mean, of course I’m all gung-ho about graduating and going off to college, but the I’m-going-to-missmy-hometown sadness hasn’t really set in yet. I strongly urge you to make the most out of your four years at Coginchaug. They may not be the “best years of your life”, but I promise if you allow them to, they will be fun.

I’ve been putting off writing this article for about a month now, mostly because I’m not sure what to say, but partly because I’ve been putting off accepting the fact that I’m about to graduate (and partly because #senioritis). Don’t get me wrong, I’m beyond excited to start the new chapter of my life and become an official college girl, but I’m also extremely sad that the current chapter is ending. In a few months I will be on my own, which is a scary thought but I think I am prepared. My four years at Coginchaug have taught me a lot about independence, I’ve come to realize that I can do just about anything as long as I

Book Review: Denton Little’s Deathdate

By Ivy Linden-Dionne

Denton Little lives in a world exactly like our own except everyone knows the day he or she will die. Scientists have developed the technology to analyze DNA at birth and predict exactly when a person will die. For most people, that’s in the future. For 17-year-old Denton Little, that’s tomorrow, the day of his senior prom. Despite such an early death date, Denton has always wanted to live a normal life, but his final days are anything but. A strange purple rash makes its way up his body. Threatening notes arrive in the mail. Then, a strange man shows up at his funeral, claiming to have known Denton’s long-deceased mother, and warns him to beware of suspicious government characters. Suddenly, Denton’s life is anything but boring, but there’s hardly any time left to live it. “Denton Little’s Deathdate” takes place within 48 hours. The short time frame gives the book a deadline feeling and keeps

the reader on edge. Although narrated in first person, that ‘first person’ could quite literally die at any moment. Denton needs to find answers and tie up loose ends before he kicks the bucket at an undetermined time on Saturday. With his best friend and a strange girl named Millie, Denton races across town, ignores his parents’ warnings, and meets up with strange characters. He uncovers mystery after mystery but seemingly no answers. Denton’s parents want him to stay inside, to stay safe and happy until his final moments. Denton disagrees. He wants to find out the truth about his birth mother before he explores, and he’s determined to stop at nothing to get there. Although death is the subject of this novel, it’s filled with comedy. Denton’s inner monologue, his best friend’s comments, and the situations he gets into are generally hilarious; for a book about a dying kid, it isn’t very sad.

put my mind to it You may think that I should be happy to be done with high school, but when you are in my shoes you will wish that you had spent more time focusing on the present instead of wishing for the future. After 12 years of going to school with my fellow seniors, it’s hard to believe that in the fall we will all be going our separate ways. In a strange way it’s comforting to know that everyone will be experiencing this change, but I still have no idea how I’m going to get through it. I’m going to miss being able to walk down the halls and know practically everyone by name and sitting at the “senior tables” at lunch and thinking about all the seniors who sat there before me. I’m going to miss complaining about missing xblock when we have random assemblies. Of course, we will all make new friends and create new memories with them, but it won’t be the same. Underclassmen: make the most out of your high school experience. I think that I did a pretty good job of cherishing each moment but as I look back I realize that I didn’t always get the full high school experience. I should have gone to more sporting events, hung out with my friends more often instead of spending so much time stressing about the minute details of my grades. So, class of 2015, we made it! It seems like yesterday our parents were dropping us off for the first day of kindergarten and the board read “Welcome Class of 2015.” It seems like yesterday we did our first “mad minute” (and if you were me, it was your first time failing something). It seems like yesterday we were playing house in the Fort Area at John Lyman. It seems like yesterday we

had study hall in the cafeteria at Memorial. At this point, most people are impatiently counting down until they can leave the halls of Coginchaug behind for good. But some people, like me, are carefully enjoying each day to the fullest as we get one step closer to the rest of our lives. It is a bittersweet time, soon we will say goodbye to everything we’ve ever known and the place that we call home to move on to another, scary but exciting stage in our lives. So goodbye, Class of 2015, and hello Class of 2019! I wish everyone luck and success in whatever you choose to do. I know that as a class we will go far in life, just as we have in our high school careers. From state championships to academic excellence, we have what it takes to make a difference. And when graduation day comes, in the wise words of Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” Juniors, participate in as many school related activities as you can in your last year here. Enjoy the Durham Fair, even if you spend half the time volunteering at local booths. If it’s financially possible, you should definitely go to DC; it was a great bonding experience where unforgettable memories are made. Even if you normally don’t buy a yearbook, you should buy one and take pictures throughout the year and submit them to be included. Because it’s inevitable, you must embrace the senior slide, but don’t let it get the best of you or you will be pretty miserable the last few days of school when you have a bunch of last minute work to do. The most important thing you should do in your senior year is to have fun and hang out with your friends as much as you can.

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The Wonderful World of Ms. Mattei By The Devil’s Advocate Staff In an English class with Ms. Mattei, almost anything can be happen. Her topics range from Shakespeare to grammar to stories about her past, and somehow what you learn is more than just English but life lessons as well. “She never left me hanging,” said CRHS alumna Brenna Goldberg. “If I didn’t understand something, she gave me the resources to figure it out.

She offered me a hand but also forced me to do it on my own, and I learned so much more from that.” Ms. Mattei is someone who manages to be respected but is also trustworthy and lovable too. “When she walked down the hallways, she would ‘part the Red Sea’ of students,” said junior Patrick Holden. She always managed to make every activity fun, even grammar, where she would

always use sentences about men in red speedos and a couple named Herbert and Zelda. “I have never met someone as spunky as Ms Mattei,” said senior Caitlyn Lowry. “She is also the only teacher who has threatened to hit me with a wooden sword.” Ms. Mattei has had a significant effect on the lives of her students and will be missed in her retirement.

“Ms. Mattei’s class was probably the most challenging class I’ve taken at CRHS, but I’ll never forget all the memories we made. She could never remember how to say my name, so she decided to call me “Line, Caroline” and that nickname has stuck with me throughout high school… I’m so glad I had the chance to be her student!” – Senior Caroline Gervais “Ms. Mattei was a teacher who opened up her students’ minds to different interpretations and allowed us to develop our own theories and ideas with her encouragement. We wish her the best in her retirement.” – Freshman VIctoria Slight “I’ve never had a teacher like Ms. Mattei. I don’t think any of us have. She completely captures everyone’s focus and owns the room. She teaches things in a new and interesting way, and I will never forget her or her class.” - Freshman Aubrey Figoras “She is a lovely lady and an even better teacher. After having her, I had a newfound appreciation for the subject. Her booming voice and her love for literature will be missed in this school.” – Junior Abbey Coogan “Ms. Mattei inspired me to go to Mount Holyoke. If Mount Holyoke is the right place for an inspiring woman like Ms. Mattei, it’s the right place for me.” – Alumna Sarah Brady.

“I remember Ms. Mattei covering her own eyes during the honeymoon scene in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. When I had European Studies, she always greeted us by saying ‘Where are my studs at?’” - Alumnus Kyle Hassmann “Ms. Mattei is my favorite teacher; she taught me to value myself, to take the opportunities that I have been given, and that little details may not seem important at the time but may be more so soon after. My year with Ms. Mattei was crazy, fun, and challenging, but more than that, in her class, we learned life lessons and not just English application. She was always more than a teacher; she was family.” - Junior Emma Ackerman To the left is Ms. Mattei’s beloved dog, D-Mac. His memory survives through Ms. Mattei’s stories and love for him. Photos courtsey of Mrs. Emily Archer.

“I loved being in Ms. Mattei’s class. I know my commas like I know the back of my hand. I enjoyed her passion and enthusiasm she brought to every class and always loved when she said, ‘Quickly, quickly my little bumblebees.’” – Mr. Ryan Donecker “Ms. Mattei is a very driven teacher who puts her students’ success at the top of her priorities. I’m glad I got the chance to work with her while she was the NHS adviser and see how great of a leader she is.” – Alumna Ashley Vanaman “She’s a figure head of the school. She’s involved in a lot of great programs and organizations in school. She’s a consistently friendly and outgoing person. She’s always the first person to offer help to people, which is very inspiring. She leaves a great legacy that will be tough to live up to.” – Mr. Douglas Frasier “Ms. Mattei made me care about school and understand the value of reading.” -– Junior Gunther Wallach “I love Ms Mattei. She’s an awesome person and a great teacher. I think she was born in the wrong time period; she should have born in the Shakespearean time period.” – Mrs. Suzanne Mediavilla “Ms. Mattei has inspired me not only to be a better teacher but to be a better person. She drops anything to help anyone, and I really admire her for that...and for so much more.” – Ms. Rebecca Suchy

District Budget Continued from page 1 to discuss and perform tasks that were usually assigned as homework. The only concern he mentioned about this plan is how the Chromebooks are treated by the students. “The number of repairs will be inevitably increased by quadrupling the number of Chromebooks in use,” Fielding said; however, there are plans for an insurance program that will help with the cost of

repairs. As of now the IT Department has not experienced any cuts in the budget, and since the June 2nd referendum passed this will not change. Because of this the High School still has the One-to-One initiative in place for the next year and Mr. fielding is hoping that it will stay in effect stating that “it is a great tool that the students are lucky to have at CRHS.”

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CRHS Team Cycles for a Cure By Cory Hassmann On June 14, the American Diabetes Association held their annual Tour de Cure cycling event in an effort to fund research to find a cure to Diabetes. Nine Coginchaug faculty and students rode in the 100 -mile ride around Southern Connecticut, biking approximately eight hours. As a team, the Coginchaug riders raised $3,351 for ADA.

The CRHS century riders travel through Guilford near Lake Quonnipaug. Photo by Mr. Bajoros.

Senior Citizens, Students Bond at Luncheon By John Mormile and Brooke Troutman On May 29, Coginchaug National Honor Society hosted a luncheon for Durham and Middlefield senior citizens in the CRHS library. The goal was to have an open discussion with the seniors and hear their stories about when they were in high school while they enjoyed a soup, salad, and bread lunch prepared by Ms. Bowman’s foods classes.

high school that had the greatest impact on who they became later in life. Ms. Lainy Melvin, who graduated in 1956 from Branford High School, said that she did theatre and basketball and was a twirler for the school gymnastics team. Melvin also had a significant role in Durham, running a co-op preschool for a majority of her life.

A table of seniors enjoy their food and socialize during the Senior Luncheon at CRHS. Photo courtsey of John Mormile and Brooke Troutman.

Journalism students asked the visitors questions, such as their name, mascot, year of graduation, activities done in high school, and experience in

“Becoming secretary of my class influenced me a lot later in life and helped me learn a lot about responsibility,” said Ms. Elizabeth Glueck, who

The nine century riders were Mrs. Lavinia Vigue, Mr. Craig Bradanini, Mr. Anthony Pulino, Mr. William Kurtz, senior William Witecki, Mr. Robert Bajoros, Mr. Augustine Filomena, Mr. Ben Shoudy, and Mr. Sheehan Michael. Photo by Cory Hassmann

graduated in 1958 from Southington High School. Her mascot was the Blue Knight, and she enjoyed field hockey and participating in drama club. Mr. Malcolm Pierce, who graduated in 1947, worked on farms in high school and rode his bike around for transportation. Ms. Evelyn Frady, who graduated in 1960, had a Green Dragon mascot while in high school. She stated that “the most fun [she and her friends] had was reading a book for 30 minutes and reading the Bible every day in class.” The National Honor Society performed skits that showed what school is like today. They expressed how we have new technology, making it easier to contact one another through Google Drive and cell phones. After asking the seniors what they experienced while they were in high school, the students shared that they had similar struggles and concerns, while also having many differences. Female seniors shared that they had to wear skirts below the knees and were only allowed to play intramural sports; in basketball, for example, they were only allowed to go

NHS members senior Erin Blecha and junior Patrick Holden represent the modern teenager in a short skit. Photo courtsey of John Mormile and Brooke Troutman.

half-court during intramural games. Pierce said that “back in the 30s, teachers lived in Durham so kids could go to their houses to get help.” Most seniors mentioned that they had to walk or ride their bikes for transportation. They also shared that similar to many students today, their parents pressured them about college because they never got the chance to go when they were in high

school. Before leaving, the seniors got the chance to enjoy three songs performed by Coginchaug’s Dixieland Band while enjoying fresh brownies and cookies baked by Ms. Bowman’s foods classes. Ms. Betsy Hall said, “It was thoughtful and educational for both sides and was thoroughly enjoyable.” Ms. Lainy Melvin shared that they were “humming jazz band tunes all the way home.”

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Envirothon Wins States, Heads to Nationals in Summer

From left to right, sophomore Troy Willis, junior Lillian Zhou, senior Amelia Bianchi, junior Matthew Sawicki, adviser Mrs. Susan Michael, seniors Tyler McDonald, Natalie Charrette, and Ryan Gossart pose with their medals and plaque. Photos courtsey of Mrs. Michael.

By Nora Khalil On Thursday, May 21, Coginchaug’s Envirothon team successfully earned the number-one spot in the Connecticut Envirothon. The team is headed to the National Envirothon in Springfield, Missouri from July 27 to Aug. 2 during which members will compete against other state champions, presenting their proposed solution to an assigned environmental issue. Envirothon is a competition in which students conduct a field test that incorporates wildlife, soils, forestry, and aquatics. Every year, a different environmental issue is established for the competition, and teams must develop their own resolution to the current concern; those with the most effec-

tive solution will score in first place. Students are also obligated to create a poster addressing the issue and prepare a tenminute speech explaining their proposal. The CRHS Envirothon team was notified of this year’s issue, urban forestry, the last week of April. The team was asked to concentrate on a school/ town property in order to develop an urban forest plan for the area. The students chose to focus on the Allen Brook Park, where they reviewed the biodiversity, water-quality, and community-benefit aspects of the area. In order to develop an urban forestry plan, the Envirothon members identified at least 25 out of the 77 tree species in the park.

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“It was a lot of work,” sophomore Envirothon member Troy Willis said. “We had to make sure that we understood the area’s environment completely before proposing a plan that would affect the park. It was a great learning experience.” The team further assessed the plants for health, size, and their need for trimming/removal. The team then created a plan

to establish an urban forest in the park. Earning a first place finish at States qualified the team for the national competition. In Missouri, Envirothon will stay at the University of Missouri’s college campus. The state is providing $1,200 dollars in order to cover the registration fee of the competition (this includes room and board) along with $3,000 to help with airfare.

“It’s been really exciting,” said Envirothon adviser and CRHS science teacher Susan Michael. “The team is really fun…[and] extremely hard-working. It is a lot of work, but I’m hoping they will look back on this and think, ‘It was worth it.’ It’s not about winning the competition. It’s about learning about our surroundings and enjoying the environment.”

Volunteer Hours Struggle?

By Emma Ackerman

During the school year, and especially the spring, countless volunteer opportunities are offered throughout the community. There are fair booths, field days, corn maze shifts, CPR classes, and a series of car washes for various causes. When it comes down to it, the seven hours of community service that the school expects from juniors and seniors really isn’t asking that much. So why is it so hard for the older half of the school to reach that goal? Why do so many opportunities go by unclaimed? The answer is obvious: other obligations. For the average student, too many things get in the way. It can be difficult to balance sports, family, and homework while also find-

ing time to fit in those car washes or CPR classes. Of the 72 juniors that signed up for Ms. Bertz’s after school CPR class in May, only 37 of those juniors attended. Many baseball players had to leave the May 27 class for a game, and many students couldn’t attend because track Shorelines was also that day. “It’s been hard for me because I try to work as much as possible, and when I’m not working, I’m playing soccer,” said junior Danny Gavrilovic. “Both of those things are commitments, especially playing [on the] premier soccer [team].” Even if students couldn’t attend the CPR class, they could have attended John Lyman Elementary School Field Day at which only seven CRHS students

volunteered or Memorial Middle School Field Day at which six students volunteered. These events would have covered almost all the required service hours. While many students actively volunteer in the community, some continue to find it difficult to acquire their seven hours. Events that were off campus were also difficult to attend: “If you don’t have your license, it’s hard to get to places like the Lyman Field Day if your parents are working,” said junior Stephanie Tang. Maybe the solution is that students need to budget their time more effectively and avoid taking on some of those obligations that get in the way of more important things such as giving back to our community.

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Summer Homework: A Perspective By Ava Altschuler

loss during the summer. Although teachers feel Even weeks before the obligated to better a last day of school, high student’s long-term learnschool students tend to ing by assigning summer lose every drop of motivawork, there are contrary tion to do their homework fallouts of the choice as and study. The only things well. “I see the goals of on a sixteen-year-old’s summer work to keep mind are bonfires and students in school-mode, beaches, but the workload but summer should be a doesn’t end on the last day true break and is really of school. According to a important for students to study by Chairman of the have,” said junior Gunther Department of PsycholWallach. Denise Pope, ogy and Neuroscience at a senior lecturer at the Duke University, Harris Stanford University School Cooper, “With the great of Education, states in pressures that educators “The Crush of Summer feel nowadays to help all Homework” in the New children achieve at their York Times, “Summer optimum level, the prachomework fails to serve its tice of assigning ‘summer purpose if it causes undue homework’ has increased.” stress on kids and famiTeachers may say that the lies, if it is done all at once purpose of summer homein a last minute rush, or if work is to keep the brain it is viewed as meaningless active in certain areas of busywork.” Summer rest is learning, but “summer crucial to a teenager’s rehomework affects how covery from a school year kids feel about learning jam packed with educaand school, and it steals tional information, and if time away from other imthe rest is too interrupted portant aspects of learnby worries of book reviews ing,” reasoned author of and algebra packets, then ‘The Case Against Homestudents may arrive back work’, Nancy Kalish. So to school more unmotivatwhat are the positive and ed than before the break. negative effects of sumIf students have to review mer assignments to high a drastic amount of mateschoolers? Is homework rial over the summer, then over summer vacation it is a possibility that the necessary to students? information wasn’t taught The common opinion in a way that can be for on summer homework long-term knowledge but is that students need to rather temporary memory. review material in order to The question arrives yet prepare for the upcoming again if summer homeschool year. If students work is a good or bad aren’t assigned work than idea. Summer homework they will not willfully take appears necessary to keep up the responsibility to students sharp over the practice subjects. Junior break and prepared for Lauren Badin agreed with the upcoming school year, the idea of summer homebut maybe it is the way work: “It’s crucial for AP that instructors assign the courses to be prepared.” work and what they are asTwo-and-a-half months is signing that needs change. a much longer span to go Professor of Education at without education than the University of Michigan high schoolers are used to reasons that assignments such as a one-week April for vacation “need to provacation. Teachers often vide choice with guidance, have to waste classes withbe embedded in projects in the new school year to or activities that have a review old material which real purpose, and connect is why they have the intenstudents to networks that tion to prevent academic

support making sense of the activities.” If students are assigned just another packet full of numbered problems and lines to fill, they will view the work as just another assignment to procrastinate until the end of vacation, and finally complete it miserably uninterested and unsuccessfully. Instead of handing out multiple worksheets, high school teachers should attempt to personalize summer homework by making the assignment a project which can allow students to adventure, be creative, and apply skills to real-world instances. For example, maybe teachers can have their students apply a theme of a book of choice to summer activities they participate in or something they accomplish. Instead of assigning the traditional five-paragraph book review, have students create a blog or a website about the book. Simply incorporate the work requirements into something exciting and original. This change in style of a summer assignment will ultimately be much more effective in long-term learning and will beneficially transform the dreaded view of summer homework to an experience more pleasant and valuable to students.

All Teens are Bad Drivers By Garrett D’Amato and John McLaughlin A recent study out of Coginchaug Regional High School suggests that a student’s gender is not directly associated with the number of accidents they are involved in or tickets they receive. In an attempt to dispel the stereotype that teen males are worse drivers or that they get in more accidents, a group of students surveyed one hundred of their classmates with fifty randomly selected from each gender. Thirty one females responded that they were drivers and had a combined average of 0.75 accidents per student. Males saw 32 respondents that were drivers who had experienced a combined average of 0.61 incidents. The difference in average number of incidents

by gender is displayed by Figure 2. Although there is a clear difference in these results, statistically speaking there is not enough of a difference to confidently say that there is causation between gender and driving habits. This suggests that contrary to popular belief, a teen is equally likely to be in a crash or be issued a citation whether they are a boy or a girl. This raises the question as to why car insurance companies charge much higher rates to carry teen males than females. Perhaps the scope of the survey was too narrow, but one might hope insurance companies take note of research such as this and create more specific rate plans to suit the environment of the driver.

Speed Up or Slow Down By Monica LaRosa and Megan Quinley

The type of study that we chose to conduct was whether high school seniors speed up at more yellow lights then high school juniors. In order to carry out this study, we took random samples of junior and senior classes that were of different levels. Then, we asked each class if they would speed up or slow down at a yellow light when given a certain situation: if you were going 40 mph down a road and you saw a yellow light, and the only options you had was to either speed up to 50 mph and run the light, or slow down in order to not run the light, which would you choose? We also explained to them the different risks that could go along with each decision. If you try to run the yellow light, then you risk speeding and potentially getting a ticket or causing an accident. However, if you choose to slow down at the light, then you risk being late to your destination and causing a lot of drivers to get angry at you for not going. After conducting this study and reviewing our data, we were able to conclude that there was no difference between high school juniors and seniors who speed up or slow down at yellow lights.

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Girls Tennis Takes on States

By Emma Ackerman

Girls tennis ended the season with a record of 6-12, and while it was a losing season, many players advanced to the Shoreline Conference Tournament. At Shorelines, doubles 3 sophomore Paige Larkin and senior Jess Hendley won two of three games played, while doubles 1 junior Nikki Woznyk and sophomore Jess Coughlin continued to Westbrook to compete in their second day of finalist competition after entering the top 4 of doubles teams. On Thursday, May 28, Woznyk and Coughlin defeated Westbrook to enter the finals. Unfortunately, they were then defeated by Old Lyme, who came in first in all of Shorelines. The pair ended their second day of the Shoreline finals where they won three

By Ivy Linden-Dionne

On Wednesday, May 27, the Coginchaug Regional High School boys tennis team competed in the Shoreline competition to start their post-season. They also competed at States, which was held indoors at Yale on Tuesday, June 2. Shorelines splits players into three different categories. All one and two singles tennis players compete in a tournament, and doubles players compete in a separate tournament. Junior Kyle Judson lost “I’m really proud of the proghis first three sets, and ress the team has made this year, and I’m really excited to sophomore Brian Jubelirer have advanced this far,” said lost his first pro set 0-8. Nikki Woznyk, who is pictured Junior Sam Temple also above with her doubles partlost his 2 sets 1-6 and 0-6. ner Jess Coughlin. Senior Garrett D’Amato Photo by Mr. Ryan Donecker automatically advanced to of four games that they the second round where he played. The doubles pair won both sets 6-4 and 6-3, achieved First Team All- but in the quarter finals Shoreline. Next year’s cap- D’Amato lost his sets 5-7 tain will be Nikki Woznyk. and 4-6.

Girls Track Feature: Bella Coviello

By Morgan Cunningham

CRHS junior Bella Coviello made Shorelines in triple jump on Tuesday, May 12. “I only jumped 26’ 2” the very first time I did it this season,” said Coviello. In her first season as a triple jumper, she “found out that it was the event [she] really liked.” Coviello attended the Shoreline Conference Championship on Wednesday, May 27 and jumped her furthest with a length of 28’ 9.5”. This year was Coviello’s third year in a row winning Shorelines with outdoor track. She had hoped that she would make States this year on her last jump, but her knee gave out on her last phase, causing her to fault. Her goal is to make States next year. Coviello also participates in hurdling and high jump. “Hurdles is the hardest be-

Boys Tennis Finishes Strong

Bella, dressed as Mermaid Man, helps two younger runners at this year’s Go Far race. Photo by Jen Schulten

cause it’s all mental, and one wrong step can mess up your whole race,” she said. She likes triple jump the most because she feels that she is best at it, and she has the most fun with this event. Coviello says that the rest of the girls on the team are very supportive. Coviello participated in the Go Far, Go Fast race on May 30, dressing as Mer-

The 2015 boys tennis team stands ready for their match. Photo by Karen Kean.

“Our main goal was for all the players to do well and have fun. We wanted to play our best,” said Judson. “We really enjoy competing in Shorelines, and we’re excited for next year when we’ll have more experience.” The team lost at States, putting them out of the competition for this year. Two doubles teams competed: Judson and Temple and D’Amato and Jubelirer. D’Amato and Jubelirer won their two doubles matches, including the No. 5 seed,

making it to their second round of 16. Temple and Judson advanced past the first round, won their second doubles match, and then lost in the first round of 16. “Other than Michael O’Keefe who is a returning junior, the… boys are beginners. I was really happy to see how much they all had improved. For starting out with six players, it’s a great winning record for the four top players,” said boys tennis coach Karen Kean.

Community Superheroes ‘Go Far’

By Ricki Barton

The annual Go Far, Go Fast race took place at the Durham Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30. There were six different races, the longest course being three miles, and ages varied from preschoolers to seniors in high school. The winner of the three-mile race was Coginchaug senior Christian Alberico with a time of 16:82. Coginchaug freshman Connor Sullivan won the one-mile race for high schoolers with a finishing time of 5:56. “I love running in the Go Far race because it brings

the running community together in one big event,” said freshman Nina Robertson, who ran the three-mile race. Overall, the race was very successful with 500 local runners, which is the most participants they’ve ever had. Though this is the sixth year of this race, this year was more special because of the superhero theme. Heroic people from our town were chosen and honored, and some of the runners even dressed up to show their spirit. Next year’s race has a

maid Man and Barnacle Boy with CRHS junior Jordan Olivieri. In the fall, Coviello participates in cross country and is a captain for indoor track during the winter. Outside of track, she is also involved in the CRHS business club, DECA. In April, she attended the

DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Going into her senior year, she will be the DECA Vice President of Communication. Coviello is also a dancer, and she will be returning to Florida in July to attend ADA Nationals for dance.

theme dedicated to the Olympics, and Director Jen Schulten said via email that the coordinators of Go Far, Go Fast “hope to continue to reach out to our entire community, not just our runners, to help them Go Far in life”. Professional photos from the race and information on volunteering, sponsoring, etc. is posted on gofargofast.org.

Senior Christian Alberico “floats” off the ground as he races towards the finish line at the Durham Fair Grounds in his final Go Far, Go Fast race. Photo by Ricki Barton

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Baseball Wins Shorelines By Caroline Gervais On May 30, the Coginchaug baseball team secured their first Shoreline Conference title in six years after 12 intense innings. The Blue Devils, who were ranked seventh heading into the championship, faced the fourth seed Old Lyme Wildcats at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut. The game started out quickly with the Wildcats securing a 2-0 lead in the first inning from an infield error and RBI single. The Blue Devils tied the game in the top of the third when senior John Mormile hit a two-run triple, bringing home seniors Kyle Farrell and Artie Koba. Senior Zach Terrill then brought Mormile home with an RBI single to give the Devils a 3-2 lead. The lead didn’t last for long when in the bottom of the third, the Wildcats scored, tying the game 3-3. The game remained tied from the bottom of the third until the top of the 12th when senior Eric Sbona’s RBI groundout brought Terrill in with the winning run. The game ended with a score of 4-3 after Farrell pitched a perfect 12th inning.

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Softball Leaves Mark in Post-season

By Ava Altschuler

The Shoreline Champions attempt to contain their excitement as they pose for a team picture with their new trophy. Photo by the Blue Devils Diamond Club

“It was the toughest game I’ve ever played,” said Mormile, SLC Pitcher of the Year, who struck out 14 batters and only allowed six hits in his eight innings. He retired 15 batters in a row with the game tied before Terrill entered the game and shutout the Wildcats for three innings. Farrell was apprehensive about pitching in the 12th after playing in the whole game but was able to secure the win. When asked to reflect on the win, Farrell said, “It’s always exciting to win a Shoreline title, but to do it in the way we did is a whole new level for this team. The game definitely showed who we are

as a team and how every player, starter or bench player, wanted the win. Old Lyme put up a great fight and battled against John, but in the end, Zach Terrill’s ability to dig deep and pitch three stellar innings, and our offense’s ability to keep putting pressure on them, won us the game. It was a great team win, and I couldn’t be happier to be a part of this team.” The boys moved on to the state tournament to face Windsor Locks June 3, and won 10-4. Next, they played the No. 1 seed Stafford on June 4 and lost 140. The Blue Devils ended their season with 16 wins and 10 losses, as well as a new trophy.

To close off their postseason, the CRHS softball team played at North Branford on June 4 in States where they lost 15-1. The girls started off their post-season in Shorelines with a win against Old Saybrook at home. After putting in hard work, they moved on to semifinals where they lost to Morgan 9-0. “The difference between how we played against Old Saybrook compared to Morgan,” junior Taylor Marino said, “is that we had minimal hitting during Morgan.” The girls then got a chance to make their mark in States, beginning with a home game against Had-

Wednesday, May 27, girls outdoor track won the Shoreline Championship with 144 points, competing on their home track in the meet hosted by LymeOld Lyme. “It wasn’t just runners who helped [win Shorelines]; the jumpers played a big role too,” said senior outdoor track captain Bailey Thayer. Several outdoor track athletes won their events, gaining points for Coginchaug’s total score. Junior Caitlyn Sibiskie came in first for triple jump, reaching the distance of 33’.8.50”. Sophomore Megan Decker came in first in the 100m

Junior Taylor Marino lunges slightly, ready to wind up, yielding a powerful throw to third base. Photo by Mrs. April Votto

Golf Makes Shorelines By Tim McDermott The Coginchaug golf team ended their regular season on a high note, winning three out of five matches with one tie. They finished with a record of 6-8-1 and moved on to Shorelines. Before Shorelines started, the

golf team had their senior day in the cafeteria honoring seniors John Mclaughlin and Catherine Brennan for dedicating four years to the program. The Shorelines starting five were seniors Catherine Brennan and John McLaughlin, juniors Saige Avery and Matthew Sadash with a time of 12.90 and Christian Alberico, ju- The next advancement wicki, and sophomore Jack seconds. The 4x8 team, niors Sam Drop, Jess Drop, from States is Nationals, French. Leading up to the consisting of senior Bailey Samantha Vigue, Katherine which is held in North Car- Shoreline match, the golf Thayer, juniors Jess and D’Orvilliers, and Alec Bo- olina. Eight of the outdoor team was unable to pracSam Drop, and sophomore gen, and sophomores Allie tracks members will be ad- tice due to rain. Despite the Allie Alsup, came in first Alsup and Megan Decker. vancing and competing the rain, on Tuesday, June 2 at the end of the very cold with a time of 9:43.25. At States, the girls came in weekend of June 19. day, Coginchaug finished The boys team ended second as a team, while the seventh out of 11 teams, Shorelines with a final 4x8 team came in first. Jess and John Mclaughlin shot score of 109, coming in Drop won the mile, and Althe low score of 89 strokes. second, right behind Old lie Alsup won the 800m. Throughout the season, Saybrook. Senior Christian The boys came in tenth the golf team improved a Alberico came in first in overall at States. lot and won more matches “We know we could’ve the 100m dash with a time as the season went on. done better, but I’m really of 4:33. Junior Saige Avery said, “I Several athletes moved on proud of the guys, and we am proud of the team and to States which was sched- really could’ve gotten the all we accomplished this uled for Monday June 1 win if we hadn’t gotten so year. We had more wins but was cut short due to many injuries. I’m proud of than last year, and we are inclement weather; the sec- what we did, and I’m looknot losing a lot of players.” ond half was held Wednes- ing forward to see what Avery also believes that day, June 3. The athletes they do next year,” said Junior Caitlyn Kranich flies that competed in States senior boys outdoor track through the air, pole vaulting. they will have another great season next year. Photo by senior Noah French were seniors Bailey Thayer captain Nathaniel Weir.

Outdoor Track Still Going Strong By Dena Branciforte

dam-Killingworth on June 3, where they beat their opponent 15-0. With a final record of 17 and 6, the CRHS softball team was successful on the field this season.

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Seniors Senior Happenings Disaster planning and preparation A disaster planning and preparation prog ram is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 12:45 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Representatives from the fire department, EMS, emergency management, Connecticut State Police, and Fire Marshall plan to discuss the town’s plan and tips on how seniors can prepare for a natural disaster. For additional information, call Amanda at (860) 349-3153.

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McDonald is also part of Devil Nation News, the ECO Club, and the Envirothon Team, which will enter the national competition in Missouri. Nathaniel participated in the Quiz Bowl team and plays trumpet for a long list of CRHS bands. “Pretty much every band offered,” said Nathaniel. “I don’t think there’s been a single night in the last four years where I haven’t stayed up late,” McDonald said. “Having a lot to do is a good thing sometimes ... Having that tension on you makes it come easier.” “Sometimes pressure is really good,” Weir agreed. “In between dealing with academics and all of your extra-curriculars it helps you figure out how to deal with your problems and to find a support system ... Coginchaug taught me how to face obstacles.” The hardest class for both was AP U.S History, a common answer among recent valedictorians and salutatorians. Ms. Munson’s class is “known to be the hardest in school,” said Weir. McDonald will attend Northeastern University to study chemical engineering. The opportunity to do hands-on work, pursue extra-curricular activities, and

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Senate GOP seeks bipartisan budget talks By Keith M. Phaneuf

With Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and his fellow Democrats in legislative leadership bumping heads over the next budget, Senate Republicans are hoping they can coax their Democratic colleagues into bipartisan talks. But the chances of that happening appeared slim Monday, particularly given the Senate GOP’s refusal to

consider supporting any tax ment. “Instead of focusing on legislators negotiated a $40.3 increases over the next two Governor Malloy’s political billion, two-year budget that lawmakers narrowly future, Demfiscal years. passed just before ocrats need “We hope Demothe regular session to focus on crats in our state are adjourned June 3. our state’s fubeginning to realize That package, ture. It’s time they are only pawns which closes major to put poliin the governor’s naprojected def icits tics aside and tional playbook,” the each year, includes wo rk w i t h two highest-rankabout $1.5 billion in lawmakers ing Republicans in tax hikes, while cana c ro ss t h e the Senate, Len FaWitkos Fasano celing almost $500 aisle to reassano of North Haven million in previously apand Kevin Witkos of Can- sess this damaging budget.” Malloy and Democratic proved tax cuts. The revenue ton, wrote in a joint state-

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Berlin woman will represent Connecticut at Miss USA By Charles Kreutzkamp

Citizen. The pageant airs live on NBC Sunday, July 12 at 8 p.m. As the televised Miss USA Contestants will compete in three categories: competition apswimsuit, evening proaches, a local gown, and interview. woman, Ashley GoleAs the national biewski, is preparing competition draws to represent the State near, Golebiewski has of Connecticut. Afbeen hard at work ter being named Miss preparing as well as Connecticut in Noparticipating in many vember of last year, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a whirlwind, Golebiewski community service projects. Last month, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trade it for the world,â&#x20AC;? she told The she visited Sherwood Island Special to the Town Times

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Funds promise to fill gaps in web of trails By Stephen Singer

said R. Bruce Donald, head of the Connecticut Greenways Council. Connecticut’s share of the East Coast Greenway is a 198-mile network of trails, of which 60 miles are complete as an off-road route on traffic-free trail segments. Gaps include areas in Cheshire, Farmington, Hartford, Plainville and Southington, Donald said. In eastern Connecticut, the Airline State Trail between Lebanon and Wind-

“It’s a huge deal. I think this money is going to jump start a lot of other things.” R. Bruce Donald, head of Connecticut Greenways Council

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EVEN VOLUNTEERS NEED A BREAK

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Volunteers take a break from their work on June 13 around Lake Beseck to get some water and coffee at the snack shack. Some of the vandalism scheduled to be fixed is visible on the awning.

terests of Democratic legislators, Senate Republicans are once again proposing a hypocritical, fantasy budget,” Gabe Rosenberg, spokesman for the House Democratic Caucus, said Monday. “It doesn’t add up, and it never did.” While the Republican budget was balanced when it was proposed, it has become more than $200 million out of balance over the biennium because of projected revenue declines. Witkos told The Mirror on Monday that he believes Democratic and Republican lawmakers could strike a deal themselves, provided Democrats are “open to things which were not on the table,” namely labor savings. But when pressed on whether he believed Senate Republicans would be open to considering tax increases Democrats are M X J C V Y A W I B Z B Y that DJ C X Z B, Cargue N C P, necessary, Witkos said that isn’t likely. “We’ve just had the largest N C C P X B K K;taxM X HA Y B WofH X B K K C G increase in BtheNhistory our state,” he said, referring to the $1.8 billion annual tax lawmakers J C V Y D C Z Ohike W KMalloy K M Cand X Q MOB CVH Z J approved in 2011 to close a Dr. William Boylin, Ph.D historic shortfall left by Gov. Family Therapist M. Jodi Rell and the 2010 legC G G B X K B. islature. ---- O“And K Wthat’s E Z not 51 what Specializing in: the people want.” This story originally apSubstance Abuse CLUE: J = Y peared at CTMirror.org, the Teenagers website of The Connecticut Mirror, an independent, nonGrief & Loss profit news organization covering government, politics and 6 Way Road, Middlefield public policy in the state.

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