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Textbooks to tablets in CRHS history course Presenting to the BOE By Mark Dionne Special to the Town Times

Only a few years ago, students at Coginchaug Regional High School were not allowed to use devices like iPhones and tablets in class. Now, following a proposal by CRHS principal Andre Hauser and approval by the Board of Education, tablets will replace textbooks for students in one U.S. history course. According to Hauser, who

presented the proposal to the BOE at its Jan. 23 meeting at Memorial School, the idea originated with CRHS history teachers faced with replacing textbooks. The 55 students making up three sections in B-level U.S. history will be given tablets the same way students are currently given textbooks. The teachers will then direct their classes to online resources, which are often free. At the end of the year, students turn in their tablets to

be digitally wiped for the next class. In the event a tablet is lost or damaged, Hauser said, the families would need to cover the cost the same way they would for a lost or damaged textbooks. To fund the project, Hauser proposed using $9,895.50 allocated for replacement textbooks and adding other current year savings to reach the $12,540 cost. See Textbooks, page 19

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Portable school units, like this one at Brewster School, have been the focus of safety concerns. The Board of Education has been looking into the construction of more secure barriers connecting the portables with the main buildings as an option. By Mark Dionne The Town Times

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Towns prepared for winter storms ahead By Monica Szakacs Special to Town Times Durham Road Foreman Kurt Bober said he predicts the severity of a winter by observing the willow bear caterpillars, which are brown with black stripes. The thicker the black stripe, the worse winter is going to be. “I’ll tell you what, all those weathermen with their computers are less accurate than

the willow bear caterpillars,” Bober said, adding that he observed a thick stripe in the front of the willow bears this year, which has been consistent with the early snow storms in December and January. He also said the caterpillars had a thick band at the end of their body, “which means we are going to get nailed at the end of the winter.”

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At the regular meeting of the Board of Education Jan. 23, Business Manager Ron Melnik discussed a proposal for additional security at the school portables for an estimated cost of $111,000. The proposal was up for consideration and not a vote. Portables, which are in use at five of the six district

schools, have been cited by administrators and Superintendent of Schools Sue Viccaro as the largest security concern in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. Although the BOE did not discuss exactly what the results would look like, Melnik referred to steel siding. “Some of the schools would require fencing also,” he said. “Looking at each one,

it’s not always easy or most cost effective to just enclose them, so we’ll need some fencing in some of the places.” Melnik also noted that the project would require “multiple approvals” with regards to the building and fire and safety issues. Once approved, however, Melnik said the project could take as little as six to eight weeks to get all five schools done, depending on the weather. The “preliminary estimate” of $111,000 was not broken down by school at the meeting. “Some of the schools are easier to do,”

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A group of students from Strong School gave a presentation to the Board of Education about an upcoming display centered around the history of the Freedom Riders. Students described the hardships and risks taken by the Freedom Riders and detailed the student effort in creating the event.

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Melnik said. BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan suggested exploring the possibility of switching the students in the portable classrooms with adult staff working in office spaces within the main buildings. “Have we looked at all of those spaces to try to move the children back into the school and use the portables for office space?” Flanagan asked. “I think we have to take a very serious look at moving those students inside the four walls of the building.” Citing a recent demographic study of Durham and Middlefield that projected an eventual decline in school enrollment, Flanagan said, “I’d hate to put $111,000 into making the portables better when our goal is to get the students out of there anyway.” Some of the offices referred to would also require construction or remodeling

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to become classrooms. Viccaro said the building administrators would be the best people to examine how space could be used at their buildings. State Police to tour schools According to Viccaro, Troop F of the Connecticut State Police will conduct their roll call at Coginchaug Regional High School while students are on break in February. “There will be 15 to 20 officers there that morning,” Viccaro told the BOE. “They will take a tour of the building. They’d like to familiarize themselves with the school, and that day they will also tour Korn and Strong School.” Viccaro added that there will be another date planned for the officers to tour Brewster, John Lyman and Memorial. Federal and state officials have recently made proposals that could put police, called “school resource officers” when they are at

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Do French women really not get fat? By Judy Moeckel Special to the Town Times

This is the time of year when many people rethink their lifestyle, especially as it relates to their health. Many people sign up for memberships at health clubs and many start diets. During the month of January, the Durham Library had a book exhibit on health, and on display was a book by Mireille Guiliano called “French Women for All Seasons”. Realizing this was the sequel to the phenomenally successful “French Women Don’t Get Fat”, I decided to check out both books. Like many, I sometimes fall into cycles of bad eating, usually triggered by stress, “too little time to make good food” or just feeling “icky.” “French Women Don’t Get Fat” is readable and makes sense. Basically, she describes how the French view and practice eating. While she notes the difference between America and France in this regard, she does not put Americans down. She has a balanced, bi-cultural view, having grown up in rural France, studied in Paris and lived in Massachusetts as an exchange student. In 1984, Guiliano moved here to work for Champagne Veuve Cliquot. She

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has shuttled back and forth between the two countries ever since. While she went to Paris from the countryside to study, and then went overseas as an exchange student, I came to Paris from America in 1967 to spend a college year studying French. Our experiences with food as young women, however, were similar. Neither of us had had weight problems as children, but both of us gained weight as soon as we discovered pâtisseries — French pastry treasures which are displayed in artistic glory in store windows. Simpler treats, such as crêpes (pancakes) and gaufres (waffles), are sold on street corners; an even more convenient temptation for the student walking to and from classes and home in the evening. It happened to me within a couple of months after I arrived in September 1967. By the time I finished a ski trip to Austria over the Christmas holidays (where I twisted my knee and was forced to spend the last few days lounging on the top of the mountain eating Austrian pastries), I had gained at least 15 pounds, a lot on a small person like me. Despite walking all over the city, and

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Judy Moeckel, right, with her still best friend Clair, at a restaurant on the Champs Elysees in Paris in winter 1967. “I had gained quite a few pounds after eating all those patisseries,” Moeckel said. rarely if ever using elevators (they were very rare at that time in Paris), I just ate too many of those goodies. I was, as Guiliano would say, hors d’équilibre, or out of balance. She got back in balance with the help of her family doctor back in la province; more on my journey back to health later. “French Women Don’t Get Fat” does not suggest any extreme, single-item based diets. These, she says, are bound to fail, because they leave you feeling deprived. Americans work too hard, according to Guiliano. We obsess about “doing” everything right, including diets. We tend to go to extremes, and view almost everything as “work.” Maybe, she says, it’s our Puritanical heritage. The key to losing weight, and to good health in general, in her opinion, is finding our individual equilibrium, our personal “right place” in terms of lifestyle and weight. To do this, she recommends three months of self-observation while also cutting back on quantity. Her basic principles for getting oneself back into balance are nothing new; it is her approach that is refreshing. Now, back to my experi-

ences in Paris. Around February 1968, just as “La Revolution” was gearing up on the streets of Paris, I decided to take my weight into my own hands. I was terrified that, when my boyfriend came to visit me at the beginning of June, he would walk away. Having packed on the pounds, I worked (like an American) to lose them, using a calorie counter. I weighed myself obsessively at the train station or at the pharmacie, translating kilos into pounds. I did cut back on my caloric intake, and I may have done it too fast and for too long. I did eat healthy, and that included some treats. I doted on hardboiled eggs, cherries from the market, apples, salads, fabulous bread (without butter or confiture), yoghurt, and citron pressé (fresh lemon juice with bubbly water and maybe a little sugar). I still went out to dinner, but restrained myself, most of the time. As my family had basically fled Paris to their chateau à la campagne when the street riots of May 1968 began, my roommates and I were mostly on our own

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ry, it has many constituents that are effective against many viruses. Medicinal mushrooms, such as shiitake and reishi, have been used going back to the Ming dynasty in China. These mushrooms enhance the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of white blood cells, make them more active and have direct antimicrobial properties. You can eat them as food or take them as concentrated extracts. By using these preventative measures you may be able to avoid the flu or help lessen the symptoms associated with flu and cold. Always seek the advice of a healthcare provider for appropriate usage of these natural substances as they may not be right for every individual. Dr. Jason M. Belejack ND is a physician with Durham Naturopathic Health and Wellness Center.

Group exercise classes keep participants on their toes. It is important to pick a program that changes from day to day and week to week. This creates muscle confusion, which signals an internal response to adapt to new conditions and better prepares the trainee to handle whatever life throws at her or him. Things to keep in mind: - Alternate heavy days and light days, low intensity and high intensity. - Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to alternate cardio days and resistance so there is a rest period. - It is OK to start low (10 repetitions) and modify by doing the last few push ups on your knees to finish the set, for example. Try to do three sets like this. - Do not forget the basics. Pull ups, push ups, jumping jacks and planks are great exercises. - If you do not like a certain exercise, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably the one you need to do the most, so try to get through it. - Hydrate: that is the most important thing. Submitted by Cheryl Nugent Salva, Core Club & 24/7 Gym.

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under attack from a bacteria or virus, these blood cells are armed to fight the battle. Elderberry (sambucus nigra) is a very well-known traditional herb used for strengthening the immune system and acts strongly as an antiviral agent. Elderberry is commonly found as a glycerin based tincture, which makes the taste more appealing when using it as a remedy for children who are ill. Additionally, elderberry has been shown to be effective against many strains of the flu virus. Andrographis is another widely used traditional herb. Frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine, it helps the body produce more white blood cells and makes them more active to prevent infection or to fight current infections in the body. Similar to elderber-

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Winter’s darkness can make us SAD By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times Not bouncing out of bed these days with your usual vim and vigor? Do you find yourself snoring in front of

Blood pressure screenings Free Blood Pressure Screenings are held every first and third Wednesday of each month at noon at the Middlefield Senior Center. No appointment is necessary.

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the TV every night? Has a cloud passed over your usually sunny disposition? Not to worry. It’s to be expected this time of year. But some have “a tougher row to hoe” than others. Dr. Jason Belejack, a naturopathic physician with a practice in Durham, has seen his fair share of people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, a medical condition that has his patients dragging their feet during the winter months. It’s characterized by depression, fatigue, a lack of motivation, carbohydrate cravings (and the resulting weight gain), a decrease in libido, and excessive sleepiness (hypersomnolence). “It’s a domino effect,” Belejack said. “Depression leads to eating junk food and carbs, which causes weight gain and tiredness, which leads to more depression.” SAD, which affects 4 to 10 percent of North Americans, is more common in women, possibly because women go to doctors more often, so there is more data on them,

he said. It’s also more common in the northern part of the country, and is at its height in the fall and winter. Symptoms decline in the spring, and are close to nonexistent in the summer. There are theories about its cause, one being the increase of melatonin and the subsequent decrease of serotonin. Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, sets our day/night cycle and our sleep/wake cycle, and it is stimulated by darkness. (Light entering the retina breaks it down.) The weaker sunlight and the longer nights of the fall and winter give rise to elevated levels of melatonin (even higher levels for SAD sufferers) for longer periods of time, causing sleepiness. Since serotonin, the “feel good” brain chemical, is used by the body to produce melatonin, its decrease leads to depression and carbohydrate cravings. The decrease in vitamin D, which is produced in the skin by the sun’s UV rays, may also be a culprit, as winter’s weaker sunlight can cause a

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a big warm room with twinkle lights and friends.” The event is open to the public — all ages, said Keurajian. “There is no age limit.” The Youth Group will offer a special movie and snack room for those too young to dance. Instructors from Fred Astaire Studio will focus on basic ballroom dance, but will take requests for other dance styles as well. Keurajian said she will try to Rumba. “If someone happens to finally figure out how to dance the Rumba and not step on anyone in the process, cool!” she joked. While Keurajian said dancing is done in couples, singles are welcome. “Just because you bring a partner doesn’t mean you can make that person dance, and ladies have been dancing with ladies for centuries,” she said. So whether you come alone or with a partner,

Have the winter doldrums set in? Tired of hunkering down at home because it is too cold to go out? Are you ready to brave the cold to have some fun? You’re in luck. On Saturday, Feb. 16, Middlefield Federated Church will hold a “fun raiser” — that’s right — not a fundraiser, but a “fun raiser” from 7 to 9 p.m. Event organizer Marilyn Keurajian got the idea from the dance lessons she has been taking with her husband at Fred Astaire Studio. “Paul and I have been enjoying our dance lessons at Fred Astaire Studio and would like to share that fun,” Keurajian said. Her goals for the event are “just a night of fun and movement...a couple of hours of music, laughter and fun with some snacks in

come out and join the fun. It’s an evening that is sure to chase the winter blues away. Admission will help pay the professional dance instructors’ fee. The Winter Dance Party will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. For information or admission, call (860) 349-9881.

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The winter season has arrived and with it comes winter storms and cold temperatures, which can create hazardous conditions. If you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy by being prepared for the rigors of the season. Respect winter storm dangers When the snow falls, people need to get out either for work, school, or recreation. Snow shoveling is an activity that many cannot avoid. Shoveling is strenuous exercise, and with extreme cold weather it can increase blood pressure, accelerate the heart rate and create internal body conditions that restrict blood flow to the heart. All these factors increase the risk of heart attack. As many as 1,200 heartrelated deaths occur yearly during and after major snowstorms. People with any type of heart condition should avoid shoveling. Minimize dangers of snow shoveling Exercise regularly and keep yourself in shape all year to be ready for vigorous winter activity. Dress warmly when going outside so as not to expend energy keeping warm, and wear layers so some can be removed to avoid overheating. Invest in the best pair of gloves you can afford. Take breaks, and pay attention to how your body feels during those breaks. If you are getting out of breath, slow your pace and rest. If tired, stop shoveling. Shovel with a smaller rather than larger shovel – lifting less weight will put less strain on your heart. Use your legs, not your back, and push the snow as far as possible before lifting it. If your experience chest pain or upper body pain that doesn’t go away or keeps coming back, call 911.

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A succession of bitterly cold days did have one benefit — a frozen solid pond. Multiple skaters and hockey players took advantage of the skating pond and the clear skies in Durham on a recent Sunday afternoon. The youngest skater on the pond was seven-month-old Lilly Murphy of Killingworth, joined by her father Brian. Since the cold weather came without much snowfall, the pond could accommodate two hockey games and numerous figure skaters with room to spare.

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Guiliano, she probably would not approve of what I did, but I did learn —par accident — how to enjoy what I ate. Maybe it was French culture rubbing off on me. In a nutshell, her advice is simple. Do as the French do: “eat with your head.” The French are good at fooling themselves; they play a “less is more” game by focusing on what they are eating. They eat slowly and meditatively, and derive real pleasure from it. When one is able to get such strong pleasure from eating, one doesn’t want to eat as much. This inspirational book leaves you with a feeling of “I want to do that and I can do that!” On to “French Women For All Seasons”!

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Open house The Independent Day School has scheduled an open house for Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Fri-

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To the editor: I wish to call your reader’s attention to what I consider to be a serious piece of legislation proposed this year in Hartford. The bill number is SB 122, introduced by State Sen. Ed Meyer, 12th District. Please take a moment and verify this legislation for yourself. This country’s history extends in time past two centuries. From the very beginning, your right to own a firearm has been protected in the Bill of Rights. A quick reading of history would remind us the logic and thinking used to produce SB 122 is contrary to the logic and thinking used by our

forefathers when they founded this great nation. In my opinion, the passing of this legislation would be taking us in the wrong direction. Peter Brown Middlefield

Huge loss To the editor: Marianne Corona has donated hours to Middlefield and Rockfall. She has volunteered to serve on various boards and commissions since the 1960s. She is a true environmental steward, protecting our environment, our drinking water, our waterways, and our trees. She is an encyclopedia of knowledge on these topics and has attended professional work-

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shops and trainings over the years. She has the wisdom in this field that takes time to attain and has been a valuable resource to Middlefield and Rockfall. The administrative decision to take her off Inlands Wetlands Watercourses Agency is a huge loss to the community. Another huge concern is the way in which the appointments were handled. The Democratic leadership, who represent more than 50 percent of the voters, were given less than 24 hour notice that there would be an opening on

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Gun use and abuse By State Sen. Ed Meyer Gun use and abuse has become the hottest and most high profile public issue of our day, and the Connecticut General Assembly is immersed in a legislative debate about gun controls. Public reaction to gun control legislation focuses on ideological differences between those who believe, on the one hand, that our Constitution permits the unlimited and unrestricted use of guns of all types and those people, on the other hand, who fear that guns threaten the lives of their families and their communities. The debate in the legislature should not focus on such ideological differences, but instead on the practical ways in which we can make our families and communities safer. The remarkable fact is that in the year 2011 there were 8,583 gun homicides in the United States and only 51 gun homicides in the United Kingdom. That contrast arises from the fact, I am told,

State Sen. Ed Meyer that handguns are prohibited in the United Kingdom and rifles are limited to two barrels. The current growing consensus in the General Assembly is to prohibit gun magazines or clips which contain more than 10 rounds (bullets). However, from meeting and training with both local and state police in the last month, I am persuaded that gun magazines can only result in continued gun violence because the gun holder can change from one magazine to another in about one second. It is esti-

mated that the Newtown killer, using a multitude of gun magazines, fired about 200 rounds in four minutes. A leading pro-gun advocate in Connecticut stated that a reduction of high capacity magazines is “misplaced” because “in order to change a magazine, you just push a button, the magazine drops out of the bottom and you immediately slide a new one in. It takes about a second to do it.” Based on the above analysis, I have introduced a controversial bill which would prohibit the purchase, sale or possession of any gun magazine or clip in Connecticut. Shooters would thereby be limited to one bullet before having to reload. It doesn’t take 10 bullets to bring down a deer! My bill makes an exemption for law enforcement, military, and gun clubs where the magazines would be registered with the State Police and maintained solely on the club premises under secure conditions.

It is equally important that we make strides in ensuring that Connecticut’s mentally ill residents receive the support and services they need to stay safe and healthy. Mental illness does not equate violence, but it can be a factor in some cases, and as a state we need to ensure that our residents receive the resources necessary to avoid this outcome. Constitutionally, we cannot make passage of a psychiatric test a condition of getting a gun permit, and adding mental health services to our schools and our communities will be costly. And so, we are looking for ways to resolve the mental health component of this national problem.

Girl Scouts of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall are in need of adult leaders. Volunteers, 18 and older, who represent the community’s diversity — women, men, young adults, older girls, and people of all backgrounds, including alumnae are welcome. There are many pathways through which adults can participate in Girl Scouting. Volunteers can lead a troop, but they can also develop and participate in training activities, maintain camps, manage data, design marketing pieces, and share their skills with girls in everything from running a business to exploring science careers. For more information, call Lisa Deschnow at (860) 347-5768, ext. 3751 or email ldeschnow@gsofct.org.

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night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. Tot Time - The MOMS Club of Durham-Middlefield meets every Friday at

Middlefield Community Center at 10 a.m. Babies, toddlers and children of Durham and Middlefield are welcome. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com.

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Winter Market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market has scheduled its first Winter Market of 2013 for Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Munger barn. Baked goods, eggs, fiber, handmade crafts, honey and maple syrup, jams and jellies, naturally raised meats, pickles, soap and winter vegetables are featured. The Winter Market will be held the first Saturday of each month through May, but is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. For more information, contact (860) 349-3917 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com. Taste of Durham - The 17th annual Taste of Durham is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, from 6:30 to

Town Times Friday, February 1, 2013 9 p.m., at the Durham Public Library. An admission fee is payable in advance at the library. Attendance is limited to adults. The party is scheduled regardless of weather. The entry fee includes food tastings as well as three servings from the bar. The Taste of Durham is sponsored by the Public Association of Library Supporters. Shuttle service is scheduled to run continuously from the Strong School parking lot, beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, call (860) 349-8415.

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Zumbathon - Core Club has scheduled its second annual Super Bowl Sunday Zumbathon for Sunday, Feb. 3. Proceeds benefit SEEK Safety. A fee is charged. Registration is at 10 a.m.; class at 10:30 a.m. Silent auction, vendors and more. For more information, call Mary at (860) 3493345 or email Mary. lavado@yahoo.com.

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Durham Senior Lunches - Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Following lunch on Monday is game 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, senior café manager, at (860) 349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches - The Middlefield Senior Café 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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are available at Levi E. Coe, Durham and Strong School libraries. For more information, contact Mike Klimas at mklimas@rsd13.org or Karren Collins at charlienkarren@sbcglobal.net.

Wednesday

TOPS meeting - Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433 for more information.

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Student Showcase Night - Perk on Main has scheduled a students showcase night for Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. Live music courtesy of the guitar and bass students of Studio Blue Guitar of Durham. Students of all ages are featured in their first public performances. Snow date is Feb. 14. For more information, contact Susan Peak at (860) 836-8157 or susan@studioblue guitar.com.

4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Feb. 8 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at eh Brewster School. The caller will be Gene King; cuer will be Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 272-7463.

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William R. Hastings, 85, of Durham, died peacefully Jan. 28, 2013 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was the widower of Elizabeth F. (Tautkas) Hastings, his wife of 52 years before her passing in 2008. William was born May 16, 1927 in Waterbury, a son of the late Harold and Agnes (Mellick) Hastings and lived in Wolcott for over 45 years. He was educated in Waterbury schools. Prior to his retirement, William was employed as a toolmaker at Anchor Fasteners in Waterbury. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7330 in Oakville. He was also an avid card player. He leaves a son Robert Hast-

ings, of Durham; a daughter Laura Hastings, of Middlefield; six grandchildren Gary and Aimee Gelinas, Benjamin, Colin and Rachel Plant, Andrew Hastings; two great-grandchildren Zachary Daunis, Zayden Gelinas, and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Mary Hastings-Gelinas and six sisters Margaret Hastings, Marion Dwyer, Evelyn Duren, Pearl Winterhalder, Helen Dixon and Edith Heller. A graveside service with military honors will be held today, Feb. 1, 2013, at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in Watertown. There are no calling hours. The O’Neill Funeral Home, 742 Main Street, Oakville, CT 06779 has been entrusted to assist his family with arrangements. To extend online expressions of sympathy to his family or for additional information, visit www.oneillfuneralhome.com.

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The Oscar race is on, and movies big and small are being recognized for their achievements. Some of these films are quiet and stoic, others aggressive and outspoken. In a post Sandy Hook world, violence in film has drawn more than its fair share of attention. Two of the year’s nominees stand out for their violent undertones even as they rely on historical content (at least partially) to tell their tales. “Zero Dark Thirty”, so named for the military time (12:30 a.m.) of the Navy S.E.A.L. mission, is a nearly documentary-style telling of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. Director Kathryn Bigelow shows deft skill as she relays the highs and lows

of government intelligence in the quest for the man who masterminded the horrific Al Qaeda terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. The very concept of terrorism sends chills through the spine, but the haunting sounds of 911 calls playing over a black screen at the start of the film remind the audience of the sheer helplessness and tragic losses of that fateful day. Bigelow then leads us to an interrogation room where a man, a suspected financier to Al Qaeda, is tortured by United States operatives — near drowning among other means of physical brutality — in an attempt to extract information. Enter CIA operative Maya. Jessica Chastain plays the sturdy female single-minded

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viously, she served as an associate with Lyle Hume and Associates and as an adjunct professor at Housatonic Community College. She received her B.A. from Adelphi University, and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. Cradle said, “I would like to thank the governor for this tremendous honor in nominating me. I commend his continued commitment to diversity and competence on the bench. If confirmed by the legislative process, I promise that each individual before me will be treated fairly, and with dignity and respect.” Malloy said that he does not intend on filling the remaining 15 positions at this time. Submitted by office of Gov. Malloy

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that he is nominating 15 Connecticut attorneys to become judges of the Superior Court. The 15 Superior Court nominees will fill 30 vacancies on that court. Melanie L. Cradle, of Middlefield, is a nominee. Cradle is a senior assistant state’s attorney for the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District, where she has served since 2002. Pre-

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The Durham Thunder fifth grade boys travel basketball team fell to .500 on the new year losing a tough game at home to Waterford #2, 37-33. The boys played great but couldn’t stop Waterford’s big man down the stretch. Justin Penney and Max Temple led the way with seven points apiece, while Noah Kleczkowski added six and Derek Grant and Chris Onofrio chipped in with five. Del Cade did a good job on the boards. The Thunder takes the court Friday, Feb. 1, at Groton at 6:15 p.m., and is scheduled to play at home on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. vs. Portland. Submitted by Scott Penney, Head Coach

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Durham men’s league The Super Bowl may have the Harbaugh’s brothers, but the Durham Men’s Basketball League has the Doneckers. Pete Donecker and his Around the Clock teammates pulled off a come-from-behind second half performance to defeat son Ryan Donceker and his Hitchin Post team 67-62. Steve Markoski was the workhorse for ATC, with an astounding 31 of their 65 points. The Hitchin Post led by three at the half, but Pete scored 10 of his 14

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lead, and lead 27-21 with a minute left in the half. The Bellringers managed to sandwich two three’s around a two to finish on an 8-0 run, and took a 29-27 lead at the break. Again in the third period, Bongiorno scored seven, as the teams tied for times, and exchanged the lead four times, with the Devils entering the final period with a 4342 lead. Early in the final period, Coginchaug extended their lead a bit, but East Hampton came back to take a 51-49 lead with three minutes left. Devin Rodrigue tied the game with two from the charity stripe, but the Bellringers again surged ahead with a two. The biggest basket of the game came on a Devin Rodrigue assisted trey from Mike Bongiorno that gave the Devils the lead for good, with both the front and back end of a one and one from

Bongiorno making the lead three at 56-53, and a Rodrigue free throw making the lead four. This proved to be critical, as East Hampton dropped in their eight three pointer of the night to make the final score 57-56, with the Devils pulling out the win. Bongiorno scored 19 points, and also led the team in assists with three. Rodrigue scored 11 points, adding six rebounds. Jackson Doyle scored nine points, and had three steal to lead in that category. Alex Kotrady was the leading rebounder with eight, also scoring four points. Jack Granger scored six points, and both Jeff Grumm and Conor Doyle scored four. In the Windsor Locks game, the boys trailed 7-12 after one period, and 19-21 at the half, but in the third period, with the Raiders able to

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Xavier High School’s Tim Boyle, left, and Coginchaug High School’s Ian Auger received All State honors for football at the All State banquet Jan. 20, at the Aqua Turf. Boyle, of Middlefield, was also voted football player of the year.

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But from his post on the Public Works Department, Bober said it has been an average winter. “We have plenty of material on hand in case severe storms are still to come and budget numbers are still in good shape as far as overtime and supplies,” he said. Over in Middlefield, Highway Foreman John Wyskiel said “it’s not even winter yet” in his opinion until heavier snow fall comes. Though Wyskiel does not have budget numbers, he said Middlefield is “doing fine” with snow removal and ice melt materials. Other than some “minor breakdowns” for Durham, such as truck plow blade replacing, Bober said there is more than enough product to handle future storms. One truck also needed to be re-

placed after a recent snow storm due to a head on collision on Route 68. According to Bober, the heavy season is expected mid-February and March and the Public Works Department is prepared. “That’s when it gets wild,” he said. “Sometimes it goes into April.” Durham is responsible for maintaining 62 miles of road and Middlefield is charged with 34 miles. Neither town is responsible for state highways and roads. Durham has switched from a sand and salt mixture to a treated, magnesium chloride salt. Environmentally, the treated salt is better because sand will not run into the catch basins and brooks. Wyskiel said Middlefield is not using the treated salt this year. The state recommends all towns start using the treated salt. “We are on top of the

learning curve because we recently purchased a couple new trucks that have computers that calibrate how much product gets put out, so that we can be most sufficient,” Bober said. Previously, Durham trucks had a lever that the drivers had to switch on that let out a continuous amount of sand and salt. With the new technology, a dial is set to the desired amount. The town will also save money on cleaning the roads in spring, because there will not be sand on the roads to sweep. Bober said the town usually spends about seven to eight weeks sweeping the roads. He said his goal is to cut it down to five or six. “It’s roughly $3,000 a week to sweep because we don’t have a sweeper, we have to put that service out,” he said. “So it has positive impacts now and positive impacts in the future.”

Public Works divides Durham into six major sections. There are six larger trucks, one for each grid section, and a couple smaller dump trucks for small, dirt roads. On a normal road with two to three inches of snow, it can take two to three hours to clear a path, not including cul-de-sacs. Some grid sections have up to 10 cul-de-sacs which can add another hour to the snow removal time. Bober said Public Works chooses not to do cul-de-sacs until the end of each storm in order to keep main roads open. The normal snow removal procedure involves first clearing the majority of the lane for cars and then going back to push back the snow to the curb lane. Crews wait for “amateur hour” (usually within two hours of a storm) to end before they push snow back, which is when resi-

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The planning team, which included Director of Information Technology Rich Fielding, selected Google Nexus 7 as the most cost effective tablet. The $220 tablet and case price tag Hauser noted is “roughly the cost of two textbooks.” Even the newest textbooks, Hauser said, would not be tailored to the new Common Core curriculum and would immediately be

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On Monday, Jan. 21, the Coginchaug girls basketball team used a 13-0 second quarter and 25 steals for the game to power to a 46-24 win over the visiting Bellringers from East Hampton. East Hampton did manage to score the first basket, but a Jessica Solomon basket tied the score, and Kim Romanoff bucket on an Olivia Corazzini assist put the Devils on top for good, as they had leads of 11-8 and 24-8 at the end of the first two periods, 36-19 after three, and ended with a 46-24 victory. Romanoff led the Devils with 15 points and 12 steals, for the double-double. Both Morgan Kuehnle and Corazzini scored seven, with Jessica Solomon added six. Solomon and Kuehnle shared rebounding honors with six. Coginchaug is 10-4, 9-3 in the Shoreline conference. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, they will travel to Old Saybrook. Submitted by Alan Pease

“small scale” of the proposal to discover problems with issuing tablets. “It would benefit us to do a small sample.” Other schools have started using tablets for all their classes, which eliminates multiple textbooks as well as a lot of paper. “The savings start to build up pretty quickly,” Hauser said. The proposal passed unanimously. The next BOE meeting is Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Strong School.

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out-of-date, missing recent events like the 2012 election. “A lot of the free stuff is better than the textbook stuff because it’s coming from universities,” Hauser said. Online sources can include both free and subscription-based content. Hauser referred to free online content from universities such as Stanford as well as web-based digitalization projects like Project Gutenberg, which contains thousands of public domain documents. “We’re not talking about using a single resource any-

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slavery was once a way of life. The cast and crew have described the harrowing experience of filming on sacred ground. With director and screenwriter Quentin Tarantino at the helm, however, blood and guts are par for the course with scenes of extreme violent content (two women actually left the theater during the showing I attended). Tarantino might as well have smeared ketchup bottles on every wall and on the body of every cast member. Maybe he did. But you have to give the man credit for a clever hook. Who else could have written a truly unique screenplay about a dentist-turned bounty hunter who buys a slave to hunt down an escaped criminal and then frees that slave to rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner? The scenes play out with quick wit and crazed creativity. Easily, the violence could have been removed from the script, and “Django Unchained” would have stood on its own as an exceptional film... Thanks to the outstanding acting in the film. Jamie Foxx handled the lead well,

but Christoph Waltz will take home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his glorious depiction of German bounty hunter King Schultz. Schultz wears his humanity on his sleeve (he ironically kills people for a living but bristles at the abuse of anyone not on his hit list). The audience may better identify with the man who refuses to shake hands with a scoundrel than the man who kills everyone in his path to save his wife. But Leonardo DiCaprio deserves equal recognition as the ruthless owner of “Candie Land”, Calvin Candie. Snubbed by the Academy Awards, his awesomely sleazy plantation owner oozes immorality so cruel and disturbing your skin crawls. In the end, both of these films show us that justice may be an ethical paradox. That is to say, if it is served only after injustice to other innocents, is it really justice? “Django” glorifies bloodshed in the name of revenge. Navy S.E.A.L.s killed unarmed bystanders, including women, living in the compound during the raid to kill Osama Bin Laden. If trained military personnel can make fatal errors, are we

to believe that civilians without tactical training would not also risk innocent lives, say if they were placed in schools full of children? Violence is never the answer, but some films exploit violence in the name of entertainment. The entertainment industry must find ways to curb the exposure of these media to susceptible individuals. The MPAA ratings system alone seems to be insufficient as most cinemas do not enforce the letter of the law. But it would be outright irresponsible to blame Hollywood alone for the state of affairs in our country. Violence is also an extension of mental health disorders and surely an extension of ready access to guns and other weaponry. Our country is in crisis, and the Sandy Hook tragedy reminds us of that in the most humbling of ways. We need to open discussions to better protect our citizens, whether they are school-age or not. We all deserve to live free and safe. “Zero Dark Thirty”: 4 stethoscopes “Django Unchained”: 4 stethoscopes Dr. Tanya Feke is a physician at Middlesex Hospital Primary Care – Durham and guest columnist for Town Times.

Seniors Water color class Water color classes for seniors with local artist Aleta Gudelski is scheduled for Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m., through Feb. 14, at the Durham Activity Center. Beginners are encouraged to attend and explore the art of water color. Intermediates are also welcome. Class is limited to 10 students. A fee is charged and is payable in advance. For more information and to register, call Sherry Hill at (860) 3436724.

Knitting and crocheting Knitters and crocheters meet every Thursday morning at 9:30 at the Middlefield Senior Center for coffee and knitting. Bring your unfinished project or learn a new one. The group also makes afghans for the Middlesex Cancer Center and the MidState Cancer Center. Yarn and needles are available.

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on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no fee for this service. The bus schedule can be found at various establishments in Durham, such as the library, the Durham Activity Center, Town Hall and online at www.townofdurhamct.org. Call (860) 3475661 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make a reservation.

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