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Powder Ridge owner says resurrection on track By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

“We’re moving along very nicely on the project,” Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort owner and operator

Sean Hayes told a small group of attendees at a Jan. 9 meeting of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce. The project he referred to is the resurrection of the 226-acre ski property,

which legally became his during the property’s closing last September. Addressing members of the local business community, Hayes said he is still on track to feature skiing, snow boarding and tubing by December 2013. And though he has “changed plans 25 times,” Hayes has a lot of new ideas in the works. Hayes plans to have a mobile application created that is dedicated to the mountain. Skiers will be able to scan barcodes on the lifts to get a history lesson or read stories about peoples’ memories of Powder Ridge. “It’s leading technology,” he said. Hayes is also excited about offering adaptive skiing, or

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Ski lift chairs, at Powder Ridge, were removed for inspection.

Right to Farm ordinance approved By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times A Right to Farm ordinance, which has been in the works for nearly a year, was unanimously approved in Durham by about 45 residents Monday night, Jan. 14. Just before the vote, Warren Herzig, chairman of the town’s Agricultural Commission, which drafted the ordinance, discussed how the ordinance came to be and why the commission proposed it. Among the reasons, Herzig said the ordinance is a policy statement encouraging the pursuit of agricultural operations in town. Herzig noted that after a

public hearing on the proposed ordinance, the commission took into account comments. One concern from the public was that the ordinance made agriculture superior to other activities in town. The commission worked with the Board of Selectmen and the town attorney before finalizing the document, which “balances the needs of farmers and neighbors.” Herzig urged residents to support the ordinance, which they did by approving it unanimously — and then giving it a round of applause. The Right to Farm ordinance can be found on the town’s website, www.townofdurhamct.org.

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The Mini Mustangs 4-H Horse Club collected pet food, supplies and donations for Help Willy’s Friends in December. The club topped its previous record by collecting over $200 in donations, 400 pounds of dry food, 150 cans of food, as well as a variety of items of bowls, biscuits and toys. The items will be distributed to the community’s animal shelters, rescue groups and pet pantries.

Portables are top safety concern in RSD13 By Mark Dionne Special to Town Times During its Jan. 9 meeting at John Lyman School, the Board of Education returned to issues of security first raised at last month’s special meeting following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. “There are no quick fixes here,” said Superintendent Sue Viccaro who recently attended a symposium on school security with state officials, educators and police personnel. “This will probably be on every Board of Education agenda. It will be ongoing.” Focus again turned to portables, which are used at five of the six district schools and were cited as the biggest security concern at the previous meeting, but without a specific proposal. “We want a long-term solu-

tion” for the portables, said Viccaro, who said the Brewster portables would be first addressed because of students’ age. Referring to certain procedures at the portables, BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan said, “Every day that goes by that it’s not addressed is another day of exposure.” Physical changes to the portables for security reasons will likely have budget implications. “There is an expectation,” Flanagan said. “We have to have a proposal for the portables at our next meeting.” School lockdown drills, currently done twice a year following state mandates, are also expected to change. While likely to increase in frequency, lockdown drills will also expand in focus to include substitute teachers and the students. “This is a process. It’s about teaching

kids what to do in an emergency situation,” Viccaro said. There will be no surprise lockdown drills after a tragedy, according to Viccaro, who said that parents will be notified before the next drill. BOE member Nancy Boyle, noting that Glastonbury recently diverted funds to hire security, asked if security guards were a possibility. “I don’t think we want anything taken off the table because of fiscal concerns,” See Security, page 5

In this issue ... Business ..........................5 Calendar ..........................6 Letters .............................8 Obituaries .....................18 Schools...........................12 Sports.............................14

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Although there are nearly 90 appointments to town boards and commissions, the list of proposed appointments presented consisted of only nine, and all were unanimously approved. During the same meeting, Attorney John Corona spoke on behalf of the Durham Fair Association regarding renewal of the Strickland Farm lease, which was revised to remove the areas behind Monarca and the Industrial Park lot to provide for possible sale of those parcels. Finding it met the selectmen’s approval, Brayshaw was given authority to sign the lease. The meeting was adjourned to move into executive session to discuss an offer on the 19.67 acre parcel on Powder Hill Road. Public hearing A public hearing preceded the Jan. 7 BOS meeting to act on a proposed amendment to Section 10-19 of the Middlefield Code of Ordinances. The amendment, which was approved unanimously, adds three alternative members to the Park & Recreation Commission.

The Jan. 7 Board of Selectmen meeting in Middlefield opened with discussion regarding postponing the vote on appointments to allow the Democratic Town Committee time to review the slate. Selectman Ed Bailey argued that vacant positions need to be filled and suggested moving forward with the proposed slate and considering additional nominations at a future meeting. All public comment concerned Marianne Corona’s

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Strong School to host Freedom Riders exhibition Strong Middle School will host the national traveling exhibition “Freedom Riders,” which looks at six months in 1961 when more than 400 courageous Americans — old and young, black and white, men and women, Northern and Southern — risked their lives to challenge segregated facilities in the South. Strong School is one of 20 sites nationwide selected to host the “Freedom Riders” exhibition. The exhibition, which will be on display in the school library, is a companion to the May 2011 PBS broadcast of the American Experience film Freedom Riders, directed by Stanley Nelson. The “Freedom Riders” exhibition combines powerful photography and news coverage of the 1961 Freedom Rides and examines the movement from many perspectives — that of the Riders, the Kennedy administration, and the international community. To enhance the experience, visitors can use their cell phones to access powerful first-hand audio ac-

counts of this dangerous experiment in the fight for civil rights. The Freedom Riders had a simple but daring plan: to board buses in small interracial groups to test and challenge segregated facilities in the South. The Freedom Riders endured savage beatings, humiliation and imprisonment, but ultimately, their brave actions and commitment to nonviolence changed American forever. “Freedom Riders” explores this little-known chapter in civil rights history, and explains how the selfless actions of the Freedom Riders laid the groundwork for some of the most important civil rights legislation in the nation’s history. The exhibition, created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and PBS’s flagship history series, American Experience, is funded through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. “We are pleased to have been selected as a site for this

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Durham man fatally crushed By Richie Rathsack Special to the Town Times North Haven Police identified the man who died Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Sims Metal Management as

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bar with 11 hotel rooms. A walkway will be in“It’s what I call day rooms, stalled around the pond to living rooms,” Hayes said, “create a village feel,” and Continued from page 1 “so people can rent for a related retail eventually will day.” be nestled in this location. skiing for the handicapped. Hayes reported that the The pond, which current“We’re going to try to take the pump house building was ly holds 4 million gallons of lead on adaptive skiing,” he “saved.” “It was structurally water, will likely be expandsaid. “It’s all about the equip- repaired, the roof was re- ed and dredged to hold 8 milment and instructors,” he placed, but there is interior lion gallons. “With that added later that morning work still to do,” he ex- change, we’ll have more than while walking the Powder plained. enough water to make as Ridge property. Hayes, who also owns Portland’s Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, shared how he envisions Powder Ridge as a place where kids can have fun and “get out from behind the television.” He would like to offer night programs and education program that will benefit youth. “We see ourselves as a responsible corporation that can provide kids a place of employment…a place for them to play, work, do programs,” he said, noting that he is looking for input on such programs. Those with Photos by Stephanie Wilcox ideas can find him at the Inside view of the Rental Center undergoing repairs. Blackbird Tavern in Middlefield every Tuesday night. That’s where he has held “open forums” for several months now. The meetings are productive, he said. He often walks away with concepts and community input. While these plans are in the works, the property is undergoing its renovation. Besides a few setbacks — theft and being without power — most everything is on track. Hayes described the three core building projects: rental building, lodge, and maintenance/pump house. The first building “attacked” was the rental building, Hayes said. The main All ski trails have been cleared. lodge will be the next focus, but it’s currently in deconstruction mode. The main level of the lodge will be a cafeteria and the upstairs will feature a restaurant/

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for the Universal Drive business offered condolences to the customer’s family and friends Jan. 9. An autopsy will be performed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Farmington, police say. much snow as we need,” Hayes said. Currently, the individual parts of the chairlift are being inspected. The hangers have been taken off the chairs and the chairs are off the cables. This time next year, Hayes said Powder Ridge will have a tubing trail that is more than a half-mile long, “the

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Wadsworth Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is scheduled to make Valentines for area veterans on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., at Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., Durham. Bring your creativity and craft supplies to share. All are welcome. Those who prefer to make Valentines at home to donate may contact Judy Moeckel at wadsworthdar1@gmail.c om.

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4C’s Square Dance Club - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m., at the Cheshire Park and Rec center, 559 Main St., Cheshire. The caller is Todd Fellegy; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 235-1604.

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uled a field trip to Rhode Island for Saturday, Jan. 19, to see wintering ducks. Meet at 9 a.m. at Old Lyme Commuter Parking lot to carpool. No registration required. For more information, call (860) 710-5811. Middlefield Ukulele Club - If you live in the Greater Middlefield area and are a uke player or are interested in trying out this fun instrument, the Middlefield Ukulele Club wants you. Come join this fun group of enthusiasts at its next meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 9 a.m. The club meets on the third Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Feel free to come and simply sing along. For information, contact Cindy at (860) 349-5656 or at lucyr1953@yahoo.com.

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Potluck supper – on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m., at Durham Public Library, enjoy a potluck supper while watching part one of the award-winning HBO adaptation of “Empire Falls.” Bring a favorite appetizer or casserole to share with your neighbors. The following week, we’ll show part two and enjoy desserts. Be sure to bring recipes because these will be pub-

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time, which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Pedersen at (860) 349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches - The Middlefield Senior CafĂŠ is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall or at www.middlefieldct.org.

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Garden club - The Durham Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11:15 a.m., at the Town Hall, 30 Town House Road. Designer Marcia Kalayjian is scheduled to demonstrate table settings and floral accompaniments.

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Lyman homestead tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m., at Lyman Homestead, come tour the Lyman homestead and learn its history. Space is limed and registration is required at either Levi Coe or Durham Public Library. Open house - Grace Lutheran Preschool, 1055 Randolph Road in Middletown, has scheduled an open house for Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come meet the staff and take a tour. Grace Lutheran Preschool is a licensed Christian program for children ages 2-5. Early drop-off and extended day options for ages 3-5 are available, and a summer program is offered for ages 3-6. For more information, email mrsm.graceluthps @comcast.net, call (860) 3460766 or visit www.gracelutheranpreschoolmiddletown.com.

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To the editor: Once again this year, the Wadsworth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is gathering valentines to give to veterans at the home in Rocky Hill. Our purpose in doing this is to thank them for their service to our country. If your school, church, scout group or organization would like to contribute to this effort, please contact me at jmoeckel@comcast.net or (860) 280-7638. You are welcome to bring your valentines to the Bishop Williams room at the Church of the Epiphany in Durham on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. All valentines will be delivered to the Veterans’ Home by Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Judy Moeckel Killingworth

Candelora sworn in State Rep. Vincent Candelora (R-86) took the oath of office recently kicking off his fourth term representing the 86th district as the beginning to the 2013 legislative session got underway. For the second straight term, House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. appointed Candelora as his deputy Republican leader, joining Rep. Themis Klarides in the second highest position in the caucus. The appointment was ratified unanimously by his colleagues. Candelora also was appointed to serve on the legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Legislative Management, Planning and Development and Regulations Review committees and will serve as chair of the screening committee that is tasked with reviewing all legislation before it is put up for a vote in the House. Rep. Candelora represents the 86th District communities of Durham, Guilford, North Branford and Wallingford.

Government Meetings Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Wednesday, Jan. 23 Board of Education Finance Committee, Memorial School, 5:30 p.m. Board of Education, Memorial School, 7:30 p.m. Ethics Commission, Library, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 Historic District, Library, 7 p.m. Fire Department Trustees, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Clean Energy & Sustainability Task Force, Library, 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Communications Committee, superintendent’s office, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Library Board of Trustees, Library, 7 p.m. Conservations Commission, Durham Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Board of Education, Coginchaug High School, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Board of Education, Brewster School, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25

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Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Ethic’s Commission, library, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 Board of Education Finance Committee, Strong School, 5:30 p.m. Board of Education, Brewster School, 7:30 p.m

Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, Jan. 22 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 Board of Education Selectmen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 WPCA, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 Parks & Recreation, 6:30 p.m. Economic Development Commission, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 Middlefield Housing Authority, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 DMIA, 7 p.m. Board of Finance, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.

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Holiday at Sugarloaf

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A View from RSD13 that an independent level or good fit book for children is one that they can read with 99 percent accuracy which allows students to become more confident and proficient readers. Parents often ask their child’s teacher, “How can I help my child choose books that he or she can read?” There is a very simple way to help your child choose good fit books. It is called IPICK. IPICK is an acronym that stands for: I choose books to read, Purpose, Interest, Comprehend, and Know the words. Here are easy steps that you and your child can follow in order to choose good fit books: I-Have your child choose a book. This is the first I in IPICK which means “I choose books to read.” P-Ask your child, “What is your purpose for choosing this book?” You may also want to ask, “Is it for fun or to learn something?” This is the P in IPICK which means purpose. I-Ask your child, “Is this a book you are interested in?”

page of the book. After your child reads the page, ask your child, “Who did you read about and what did they do?” This is the C in IPICK which stands for Comprehend. If it is a good fit book, your child should be able to answer these questions. K-Have your child read another page (or use the same page) and ask, “Did you know the words?” This is the K in IPICK which stands for, know the words. Your child should know all or almost all of the words in order for it to be a good fit book. At Brewster and Korn our goal was to begin The Daily Five at the beginning of the school year. As we are nearing the mid-year mark we are able to see the “fruits of our labor” as we observe our students using IPICK to help them choose a good fit book, building stamina in their reading and actively engaged during our literacy blocks. Parents seeking additional information about The Daily Five and The CAFE book used for this article can go to the website: thedailycafe.com.

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In January people make resolutions for the coming year. Often it includes getting to the gym to exercise and build stamina. The only way we can improve our endurance and get better is to go to the gym daily and be consistent in our workout. The same theory holds true for helping children become better readers. Research shows that in order for students to develop lifelong habits for reading they need to practice reading for longer periods of time which helps build their stamina. To help prepare for the Common Core State Standards and improve our reading stamina, teachers at both Brewster and Korn began using a new format for our literacy block when school began this year. The Daily Five (Boushey & Moser) is a student-driven management structure designed to fully engage students in reading and writing. The purpose of The Daily Five is about helping students develop independent literacy habits, so that teachers can use instructional time to focus on comprehension strategies, writer’s craft, phonics and other components of our literacy curriculum. Each student develops a reading goal when conferring with their classroom teacher to improve in one of the following areas: Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expanded vocabulary. These four areas of reading are supported through The Daily Five lessons and help students focus on one specific strategy at a time. The Daily Five is a structure that supports learning in any classroom and leads to children who are lifelong readers. Lessons consist of five tasks to assist in teaching independence in reading and writing: Read to Self, Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading, Spelling/Word Work. An important component of The Daily Five is the use of book boxes with good fit books. Current research indicates

Residents of Sugarloaf Housing complex in Middlefield were treated to a holiday dinner party last month. Guitar music was provided by Nathan Sperl. Girl Scouts and Brownie Scouts purchased items for gift bags for each Sugarloaf resident and then sang Christmas carols and distributed gifts.

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Selectmen fundraiser canceled The Selectmen’s Winter Warm Up scheduled for Jan. 19 has been canceled. First Selectman Laura Francis said, “Unfortunately we underestimated how busy folks are this time of year. We appreciate the opportunity to raise awareness of the need for local fuel assistance and are very grateful for the donations we have received through this effort. We will continue to look for other opportunities to grow the Interchurch Fuel Assistance Fund which provides assistance to local families in need. Thank you for your support of all of our social programs.”

China’s 5,000 year history revived through performance Shen Yun, a nonprofit organization based in New York, formed in 2006 with a mission to revive China’s 5,000 years of traditions and cultures. Through a performance of traditional dance, music and animation, Shen Yun journeys through thousands of years of history. The two hour show is split into 20 segments that tell a different story and legend. One hundred performers, consisting of 60 dancers and a live orchestra, revitalize ancient dynasties and cultural groups on stage. The ensemble incorporates traditional

Chinese instruments with a western orchestra. The backdrops intertwine the virtual traditional architects with the reality on stage. Costumes and headpieces are hand-crafted with bright colors to showcase the different empires and traditions. The show will be at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, 100 East Main St., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 14, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. To learn more, visit shenyun2013.org. For tickets, visit ticketbox.com.

Shen Yun volunteers have scheduled promotions and presentations for the public: North Haven - Promotion is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 20, at North Haven Stop & Shop, 79 Washington Ave. Southington - Presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Southington Public Library, 255 Main St. Cheshire - Presentation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. (Monica Szakacs/The Berlin Citizen)

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Durham and Middlefield residents may sign up for free high school programs and English as a second language classes through the Middletown Adult Education. Three high school options are available, including National External Diploma Program, a self paced program with no classroom instruction. Diplomas are issued by the Middletown Board of Education. Enrollment is free and ongoing. For more information and available classes, call (860) 343-6048 or visit www.maect.org.

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The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled its golf tournament for Friday, May 17, at Lyman Orchards Golf Course. The event is a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A fee is charged. For more information, email steventyc@sbcglobal. org.

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Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education is a free program run by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection whose goal is to introduce families to the exciting sport of fishing. CARE courses range from brief overviews to in-depth, multiday events and are a great opportunity for adults and children alike. Middlefield Park and Rec will host a CARE Family Ice Fishing Class on Jan. 25 at the Middlefield Community Center auditorium, 405 Main St., Middlefield, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adults should accompany children under 15. Pre-registration is required: www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com. Learn at the class and then practice your skills at one of these upcoming family events: Family Ice Fishing Derby – Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Coventry Lake, 172 Lake St., Coventry. Winter Festival – Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Burr Pond State Park, 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington. Lake Beseck Ice Fest 2013 – Feb. 9, 8 a.m. to noon, at Lake Beseck in Middlefield.

scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. Local businesses already committed to the event include Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pizza, Durham Market and Caterers, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Lino’s Market and Caterers, Little Rooster, Perk on Main, Santino’s, Spice Catering, and Time Out Taverne. Anoho Asian Noodle House, David Alan Catering, Cold Stone Creamery, Stella D’Oro, Haveli of India, and Tschudin Chocolates, all of Middletown; Lyman Orchards Farm Market of Middlefield; GZen, and Brenda’s Main St. Feed. Bruce Schmottlach and Deep Ellum will provide musical entertainment. An admission fee is payable in advance at the library. Attendance is limited to adults. The party will go on regardless of weather. The entry fee includes unlimited food tastings as well as three servings from the bar. The Taste of Durham is sponsored by the Public Association of Library Supporters, the support group for the Durham Public Library. Proceeds from past events have funded capital improvements to the library, equipment and

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Strong School Reads

Strong School Reads is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m., in the school library. The featured book is Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Strong School Reads is an annual book discussion event where students, parents and community members read a book and then break into small discussion groups. Copies of the book are available at Levi E. Coe, Durham and Strong School libraries.

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first night of presentations for the Digital Summit series for Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The anti-defamation league has scheduled Cyberbullying: What Families Don’t Know Can Hurt Them. The program will educate and empower parents to discuss and respond to their children’s experiences with cyberbullying. After the presentation, the following workshops will be held: Facebook 101/Twitter 101; iPhones; Digital Photog-

Student officers elected Middle school students and faculty at The Independent Day School in Middlefield recently elected new members of its student government. Candidates first applied to run for office, delivered a speech and participated in a spontaneous question and answer period from the audience. The student government develops student-generated ideas intended to help the school thrive and grow. One goal is to organize opportunities for students and families from all grades to socialize outside of school. The first scheduled outing is a day of family skiing at Mount Southington in February.

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Geo whiz kids compete Eight students at Memorial Middle School competed in the school’s geography bee in front of an entire school audience Jan. 10. The winner of the bee has the opportunity to go to the state competition and the national competition in Washington, D.C. The national winner will receive $25,000 in college scholarships; $500 cash; a lifetime membership to the National Geographic Society; and an all-expense-paid vacation with his or her family.

The entire school audience applauds each contestant prior to the competition. Eight students compete in Memorial Middle School’s geography bee.

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Kieran Anderson, of Durham, was the winner of the recent Independent Day School Geography Bee. William Foster, of Durham, earned second place. Kieran will take a test to determine if he qualifies for the Connecticut State Geography Bee. Pictured, are Rob Schoen, Geography Bee moderator and John Barrengos, head of school, with Kieran.

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Durham Thunder The Durham Thunder, fifth grade boys travel basketball team played its second game of 2013 dropping to 1-1 on the New Year. They suffered a tough home loss to Marlborough. Noah Kleczkowski led the way with six points, Chris Onofrio added five and Ben Mariani chipped in with four. The Thunder is scheduled to take the court Jan. 20 at 10:15 a.m. in Old Saybrook. Submitted by Scott Penny

Coginchaug Little League has scheduled its second annual open house for Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lower level of the Durham Public Library. This event is open to all players and parents who are signing up for Coginchaug Little League for the first time or who would like to know more about the organization. Meet the newly elected board members, hear plans to improve the league, and learn about the many volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. “Rocky” from the New Britain Rock Cats is scheduled to make an appearance. For more information, contact Michele Wenchell at mgwenchell@comcast.net.

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one period, and the Devils never did get the deficit below eight points. Mike Bongiorno led Coginchaug with 15 points, with Devin Rodrigue adding 10, and Jackson Doyle nine. Rodrigue also led the Devils in rebounding with 11, with Alex Kotrady adding six boards. Old Lyme The Devils hosted the Wildcats of Old Lyme on Jan. 10 in a well-played game. In terms of great offensive basketball, the first period was the highlight. Coginchaug scored 20 points on nine of 12 shooting, assisting on all nine buckets, including two three’s, one each by Mike Bongiorno and Jack Granger. Alex Kotrady was four-for-four from the field for eight points, while Bongiorno was three-for-three for seven. Old Lyme was hot

from beyond the arc, hitting four long shots to stay close, at 20-17. The scoring pace slowed substantially in the second period, but two long balls from Jackson Doyle, along with six rebounds from both Doyle and Kotrady in the period, propelled the Devils to a 34-27 lead at the half. The third period was a dramatic slowdown for both teams, but particularly for Coginchaug, as they could manage only early and late baskets from Rodrigue, plus a single Kotrady free throw, while the visitors dropped in 12 points to even the score at 39. Bongiorno started the last period with a three, then two from the stripe to put the Devils up five. Jeff Grumm answered an Old Lyme basket, but the Wildcats dropped in a rebound put-back and

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with two minutes remaining, hit two charity tries to draw within one at 46-45. Conor Doyle hit a bucket to again put Coginchaug up by three, but in the final minute, Old Lyme connected from beyond the arc to tie the score at 48. Both teams had additional chances, but neither could connect, sending the game to overtime. The overtime started badly for the Devils, as Old Lyme took the opening tip and knocked down a three-pointer. A Doyle free throw, then a Rodrigue basket again tied the score, but two turnovers and three misses from the field in the final 90 seconds were too much to overcome, as Old Lyme took the 58-52 overtime win. Bongiorno and Rodrigue led the team with 13 points, with Kotrady scoring 10. Kotrady and Rodrigue each had 10 rebounds, with Doyle adding nine rebounds, and Jack Granger grabbing seven. Coginchaug has a record of 3-5, all in the Shoreline Conference. Submitted by Alan Pease

Haddam-Killingworth The Lady Devils travelled to the Lady Cougars of Haddam-Killingworth on Jan. 8, and due to a miserable shooting performance, were soundly defeated by a 49-33 score. Coginchaug connected on only 19 percent of their shots for the game, and only 47 percent from the free throw line. They trailed 15-9 after one period, and 24-19 at the half, but the third period was their undoing as they connected only once on six tries from the line and twice of 16 times from the field, to trail by 41-24. H-K slowed down in the final period, but still came away with a comfortable 4933 win. Morgan Kuehnle led Coginchaug with eight points, while Jessica Solomon added seven. Both See Sports, next page

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pulled in 10 rebounds, and Kuehnle also had four assists. Old Lyme The Old Lyme Wildcats came to town to visit the Devils on Jan. 11. Coginchaug jumped out to a 12-8 lead after one, extending it to 23-18 by half-time. They kept the lead at five through the third period, with a 32-27 score, and pulled away a bit more in the final period for a final score of 42-32. Morgan Kuehnle led the Devils with 13 points, with Olivia Corazzini tacking on 12, and Kim Romanoff rounding out the double digit scorers with 10. Coginchaug is 8-3, 7-2 in the Shoreline Conference. The win against Old Lyme has assured them a place in the state Class M tournament. Submitted by Alan Pease

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The Durham Demons got the new year off to a good start Sunday, Jan. 6, by defeating Hamden Regional 5237. The Demons used timely runs and defense to turn away the Hamden team in the fourth quarter to raise their record to 2-4 on the season and ending a four-game losing streak. The Demons were led by Ryan Vynalek’s 20 points as the eighth grade travel team took a big lead over a small but hustling Hamden team. Aidan Doyle and Trevor Morris each added eight points with Owen Gonzalez tallying seven points. Morris lead the team in rebounding with 12. The Demons jumped out to an 11-1 lead holding Hamden from scoring a basket until the 1:45 mark of the first quarter. The Demons gained the biggest lead of the game at 18-5 to start the second quarter after back-to-back baskets by Dean Splendorio and Gonzalez en route to a 2012 halftime lead. But a lackluster third quarter allowed Hamden to cut the lead to 2520 before the Demons pulled away in the fourth quarter. The Demons ended December with two losses – a 52-49

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Berheide-Lamphier Jonathan Andrew Lamphier and Sarah Elizabeth Berheide were married in a double ring ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Farmington Gardens in Farmington. The wedding was officiated by the Reverend Dr. Joseph A. Krasinski. The bride is the daughter of Catherine and the late Bruce Berheide, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The groom is the son of Brian and Rosalie Lamphier, of Middlefield. Sarah was given in marriage by her mother and brother, Daniel, one of Jon’s groomsmen. She was attended by six of her closest friends as bridesmaids, and Kirby McAndrew as maid of honor. Five of Jonathan’s friends were groomsmen with his brother, Dan, serving as best man. Sarah is currently the head women’s lacrosse coach at Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. Jonathan is currently working as an agent with Banker’s Life and Casualty. The couple plans a South American honeymoon after establishing themselves in Greensboro, N.C.

Continued from page 15 loss to Meriden on Dec. 16 and 63-49 loss to Branford on Dec. 30. Doyle powered the Demons with a season-high 22 points against Meriden with Vynalek adding 10 points. Gonzalez led the team against Branford with 14 points. Submitted by Melissa Martika

Durham men’s league Torrison Stone and Timeout Taverne: Jeremy Lobo scored 12 of Torrison Stone’s first 20 points as they easily defeated Around the Clock 79-44 to open the 2013 Durham Men’s League season. Torrison will be defending their 2012 DML Championship, which was their fourth straight. Lobo fin-

ished the night with 20 points while former league MVP Adam Poturnicki closed with 19. Pete Donecker had 15 to lead Around the Clock while Tim Egan also added 14. Torrison returns its entire roster from the 2012 championship team. Nine teams will be competing for the Men’s League title this year, and while several, including Scott Tax, Connecticut Sign and Timeout Taverne, look to be much improved this year, Torrison still remains the favorite to bring home its fifth straight title. In other action during the first two weeks of Durham Men’s League Play: Connecticut Sign-60, Young Gunz-55: CT Sign overcame a 29-28 halftime deficit to win the season opener for both teams. Preston Beverly led CT Sign with 18. Alex Schade and Jason Williams paced the Young Gunz with 16 and 14 respectively.

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Durham Dental-48, Allstate Fire Equipment-40: Allstate never overcame a slow start, scoring just 13 points in the first half, and Durham Dental led wire-towire. Scott McGuiness was the top scorer with 14 and newcomer Dan Pease added 10 for Durham Dental. Joe Davis and Trevor Hanson were the top Allstate scorers with 14 and 12 each. Scott Tax Group-69, Hitchin Post Tavern-39: Ryan Donecker had a career best 24 points, but the rest of Hitchin Post scored just 15 points, and Scott Tax won its opener easily. Chris Staab led ScottTax with 13. Matt Thompson also added 6 for the Hitchin Post. Scott Tax Group-55, Allstate Fire Equipment-52: Allstate hung tough through the entire game, trailing by just two at the half, but Keith Ferguson of Scott Tax poured it on in the second half, scoring 16 of his 22 points to lead Scott Tax (2-0) to its second win. Joe Davis had a big night for Allstate (0-2) with 17, and first-time player Jeff Cappa joined in with 11 in the loss. Timeout Taverne-45, Durham Dental-29: With just nine points, Durham Dental (1-1) was held to the lowest first half total of any team in five years of Men’s League play. Timeout, the 2012 DML runner-up, looked like it hadn’t missed a beat since last season’s playoffs. Pete Doering led all scorers with 15, and Scott Chesmer added 8. Marc Crayton with 13 was the only Durham Dental player in double figures. For up-to-date scores, game recaps, standings, box scores, and all the player and team stats for 2013, become a friend of ‘Durham Mens League’ on Facebook. Submitted by Scott Strang

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Norman R. Benjamin, Sr., 85, longtime resident of Durham and beloved husband for 58 years of the late Elna L. Benjamin, completed his life journey in Apple Rehab, Middletown, on Jan. 8, 2013. Mr. Benjamin was born on Jan. 17, 1927, one of three sons of the late Adelard and Lilian Benjamin. Norm

(Pudge) was a devoted father and leaves behind his son, Norman R. Benjamin, Jr. and his wife Sandy, of Durham and his brother Raymond, of North Fort Myers, Fla. Mr. Benjamin began his illustrious career in the local carpenters union in New Haven and ended it as a construction specialist for the State of CT, Dept. of Housing. His true love, however, was woodworking. He spent

countless hours building custom furniture in his garage. Norm resided in Durham for over 50 years and volunteered in many town organizations and committees including the Durham Fair. Norm’s favorite hobby was boating. He enjoyed many a summers day cruising Long Island Sound and Gardiner’s Bay aboard his sailboat and later in life his son’s Grand Banks Classic.

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Leonora Candela T h e r e are no words to express the sadness and sense of loss when your mom dies. I know she is at peace and happy to be with my Dad again but that really doesn’t fill the void. All who knew our Mom were surely blessed to have been in her circle of life. She and our dad were dedicated to each other for over 57 years. That in itself is a rarity. They both were enthusiastic members of the Lake Beseck Community Association as well as the Senior Center in Middlefield for many, many years. When she passed on October 30th, the day after the hurricane in New York, we were not only devastated at her passing but at the devastation it left in our home town. Yet we found some comfort in the thought that our Mom lived her life like a hurricane, touching everyone in her path. Not with destruction but with kindness and love as strong as

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Mary Martin Mary “Christine” (Traskos) Martin, of Rockfall, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, after a brief illness. Born on Sept. 9, 1949, she was the daughter of Georgine and Walter Traskos, and attended St. Mary’s School in Middletown before graduating from Mercy High School in 1968. Chris met the love of her life, Michael Martin, in 1980 while on a camping trip in Key West, Fla. The two married in 1981 and briefly lived in Denver, Colo., where she had both her daughters, before returning to Connecticut and purchasing the home she grew up in on Main Street in Rockfall. Chris worked as a cafeteria manager in Regional School District 13 for 16 years and was well-known and loved by the students at John Lyman Elementary School. To her daughters’ friends, who often hung out at the Martin house, she is fondly remembered as ‘Mama Martin.’ Chris’ warmth and unassuming personality drew people to her. Though she cherished her family most of all, she was a loyal and lov-

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with Mary Ellen Moneymaker, CHt

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860-349-7039 6 Way Road, Middlefield, CT

Flexible schedules, supportive staff, one-on-one care

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