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New football coach gets to work

By Jim Bransfield Special to Town Times

New Coginchaug Regional football coach Nick D’Angelo hit the ground running.

“I met with the kids the other day and we had 45 players show up, not counting incoming freshman,” said D’Angelo, who was recently hired to replace John Bozzi. “We lost some good players from last year like Jake Ober, Devin Rodrigue and others, but we have good ones coming back. I think we will have speed

and athleticism and we have a number of running backs like Parker Tregoning and Cam Powers, and a good quarterback in Wes Benjunas, so I am optimistic.”

There were 60 in the program last year, including freshmen. “That’s a very good number for a Class S school,” said D’Angelo. “But as I was walking around the school last week, I saw others I’d like to see come out for football. My arms are open to anyone who wants to tryout.

“I welcome the media, too. We hope our games

will be covered. Everyone is welcome.”

D’Angelo has a resume.

He was the defensive coordinator for Hillhouse of New Haven the past two seasons. Two years before that he was the associate head coach at Hamden High. Both are Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) schools, a league that is widely regarded as one of the three power conferences in the state along with the Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) and See Coach / Page 4

Local cast in ‘Sniper’ attends Berlin screening

Shirley and Bruce Schmottlach enjoy some time at the piano in the closing minutes of the Taste of Durham.

Bruce Schmottlach played music on the upper level and, once again, dedicated his tips to the children’s area of the library. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

TasTe of Durham reTurns

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By Scott Hayes

The Public Association of Library supporters held its 19th annual Taste of Durham Saturday, Feb. 7. PALs volunteers transformed the upper and lower levels of the Durham Public Library to accommodate restaurants, caterers, other food servers, volunteers, and approximately 300 visitors.

Revenue from Taste of Durham tickets and tips goes to PALs to support library programming, such as museum passes and events and talks for different ages.

Special to Town Times

Following a VIP screening of the movie “American Sniper” Sunday at the Berlin Starplex Cinemas, a crowd of 471 crowded into the Durham and Essex rooms of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell set aside for an exclusive American Sniper Reception and silent auction and Q&A with Middlefield native and former Navy SEAL Kevin Lacz, who was cast in the movie.

The same crowd filled two theaters in Berlin earlier in the day, including a VIP private screening that included Lacz, family and friends.

Lacz served as technical advisor for the Clint Eastwood film.

“It’s an overwhelming outpouring,” Lacz told the reception audience that included his parents, and three friends, all fellow Xavier High alumni who helped organize the event.

Lacz addressed those in attendance for the VIP screen-

Kevin Lacz answers questions Sunday during a VIP reception and fund raiser after the screening of the movie American Sniper. | Justin Weekes / For Town Times ing, a private event designed to serve as a fundraiser benefiting veterans charities.

“I lived it,” said Lacz. “It was a privilege. Enjoy the movie, you’re about to meet some of my friends.”

Lacz said the idea for the event started small with discussions among a group of

Class of 2000 Xavier graduates — Christopher Monnes, Joe Brancifort and Alex Struckle. The Middlefield resident said aligning with the two veterans charities and the release of the movie led to a groundswell. That´s See ‘Sniper’ / Page 4

The food offerings varied from sweet to savory and from the expected to the unusual. Visitors sampled chocolates, vegan sugar cookies, and coconut cupcakes, as well as chana masala, pizza slices, and German potato salad. Beer, including craft brews from Samuel Adams and Two Roads, and a variety of wine were also served at the over-21 event.

PALs bills the Taste of Durham as a “community party” and the 19th annual one fit the description with familiar local faces and crowds who only left when the lights flashed.

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New Levi Coe director a familiar face Many patrons of Middlefield’s Levi Coe Library will recognize the new Library Director.

Jessica Lobner’s first library job was in the Levi Coe Library and the library has personal connections for the Meriden native.

That first library job happened the same week as a first date with the man she would marry. Lobner later became a fixture of the children’s library with her first child in tow.

“They let me bring my baby to work,” Lobner remembered. “He was our little mascot for a few years.”

After having her second child, Lobner left the library and pursued her Masters of Library Science degree “one class at a time” at Southern Connecticut State University. She briefly worked at the Meriden Public Library and spent four years as the school librarian at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury before spotting the director opening at Levi Coe. “I couldn’t believe when I saw this. I said, ‘Omigosh, I have to have that job.’

“I was so excited when I found out they picked me,” Lobner said.

Lobner started on Jan. 20, although snow days have eaten into her early work days. She has found the library and the community the

board members run those events. A “Friends of the Levi Coe” group would take the pressure off the staff and Board of Directors.

“The board are the same people who used to be here back when I first worked here. They are people who love this library and who are committed to keeping it open and running smoothly,” Lobner said. “We are lucky to have them.”

Small town libraries play an important community role, according to Lobner, who notes that the Levi Coe Library has the bestsellers, DVDs, museum passes, and e-books that patrons expect from a larger library. Also, the Levi Coe’s staff can cater to patrons who have grown up in library story times and continue using the library as teenagers and adults. “We Middlefield’s Levi Coe Library has a new Library Director, Jessica Lobner, pictured in the want to keep this being their Lucia K. Ginter Children’s Room. | Mark Dionne / Town Times family library.”

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The trophy for the 2012 CRHS girls basketball championship has been returned to its rightful place in the display case in the lobby of the Maynard Stender Gymnasium.

In 2012, the Blue Devils defeated Capital Prep to win the Class S championship. It is the only championship for the local girls in basketball.

The CRHS boys also have one basketball championship, from 1974.

According to Chris Romanoff, father of player Kim Romanoff, “The state championship trophy was making

its way around like the Stanley Cup and was believed to have gone missing.”

Romanoff credits CRHS Athletic Director Nick Barbieri with retrieving the trophy and is happy to have the trophy back on display.

Romanoff said, “For those who were not there [at the game] and for those young players coming up to play at Coginchaug, this championship trophy serves as a reminder of what can happen from years of hard work and preparation.”

According to Barbieri, the CRHS trophy case will be re-arranged and upgraded in the spring.

There is one trophy for a girls state basketball championship at CRHS, and it is back on display.

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Coach play football.

“I’ll let my son play all the other sports at first. If he wants to play football, that’s fine, but not before he’s 12. I see little kids playing in huge helmets with their heads rattling around inside. That’s not good.”

D’Angelo said that everything starts with good coaching.

“We have to get away from coaches who teach that barbaric way of coaching football,” he said. “The basics of proper technique have to be taught at every level. Football is safe if everyone is on board with that.

“I understand it’s a violent sport; but there is violence in other sports,” he said. “In football, at the youth level, who knows what goes on sometimes? Youth football has to get better and has to get away from playing little

kids. It’s way, way too early to be playing football.”

D’Angelo said that he has encountered some resistance along the way.

“I remember running a clinic teaching kids proper tackling,” said D’Angelo.

“A father came up to me and said his son didn’t like tackling that way, he would rather tackle head-first. I told him that wasn’t the right way to do it and as long as I was running the clinic, I was teaching the way it should be done.”

D’Angelo went on to say that he thinks a lot of kids try to imitate some of what happens in the NFL, and while he acknowledged the league is working to eliminate the dangerous stuff, it happens.

“There is a right way to teach football and that’s what I do,” he said.

said. The turnout´s been outstanding.

The majority of those in when the event took off, Lacz attendance were veterans explained.

His parents, Peter and of U.S. Armed Forces. “It´s Marlene, former Meriden great for the veterans to be residents who now live in recognized,” Marlene Lacz Middlefield, were in atten- said. “That´s the main thing.”

During the evening’s festivdance. “We´re excited it´s all sold out,” Peter Lacz ities, Middlefield selectmen

honored Lacz with a certification declaring February 8 “Kevin Lacz Day” in Middlefield, moving forward. Lacz served with distinction as a Navy SEAL and sniper in Iraq as part of Charley Platoon in 2006 and later Delta Unit in 2008. He was presented with the Navy´s Bronze Star.

change a little,” said D’Angelo. “Not to take anything away from the former staff, but the culture here has to change and that begins in the weight room.

“To get to the Ansonia level, we have to get the kids in the weight room. That’s the No. 1 thing that has to happen.”

D’Angelo was frank in talking about the violence that is an inherent part of football and said he recognized that the sport is coming under increasing scrutiny at every level.

“I understand it when the president, Mike Ditka and others say they wouldn’t let their sons play football,” said D’Angelo. “I have a son and I will let him play, but not until he’s 12 years old. I think there is a real problem in youth football and I see no reason why little kids should

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He also coached at Bethel High when he was senior in college and at Foran of Milford and at Choate-Rosemary Hall of Wallingford.

D’Angelo played high school football at Hamden High, then was a four-year letter-winner at Western Connecticut State University at offensive tackle.

“I have memories of playing and coaching for Hamden against Xavier at Palmer Field,” said D’Angelo, referring to the Middletown football field where Xavier usually administered an annual beating to the Green Dragons. “I don’t like Palmer Field,” he joked.

Why pick Coginchaug?

“The community,” he said.

“The support for the school and for athletics from the two communities [Durham and Middlefield] is excellent. It really feels like oldschool America. It also is a program that’s had success.”

Besides hitting the ground running, D’Angelo was to the point when he talked about where he wants to take the program.

“My goal is to win a state championship,” he said. “I see no point in doing anything if you can’t be the best.”

Coginchaug has been a playoff team, most recently in 2013, and followed that up with a 9-2 record last season, just missing the Class S playoffs. In most recent seasons – excepting the last one, courtesy of Valley Regional – Class S has been known as the Ansonia Invitational.

In fact, it was Ansonia that knocked Coginchaug out of the playoffs in 2013, a loss that prompted Bozzi to come out with his now famous – or perhaps infamous – remark that aside from Arkeel Newsome, the running back now at UConn, unbeaten Ansonia was an ordinary team.

“If we want to be at Ansonia’s level – I’m a friend of Tom Brockett [Ansonia coach] – and that’s what I want, then things have to

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‘Biking’ down the slopes

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This bike wasn’t an ordinary one with wheels and brakes; it was a snowbike.

Chad Snyder glided down Instead of two wheels, snowthe mountain at Powder bikes have a ski on the front Ridge in Middlefield, grip- and one on the back and ridping the handlebars of his ers wear small skis on their bike as he swerved in the feet.

“It’s a little bit different snow to pick up momentum.

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Jackie Garofalo, instructor, rides the chairlift with a snowbike at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield. Powder Ridge now offers rentals of snowbikes upon completion of a two-hour lesson.

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than skiing,” said Snyder, an instructor and manager at Powder Ridge. “It’s much easier.”

It is the first season Powder Ridge has offered snowbikes.

In order to use a snowbike, a person must complete a two-hour training class to receive a license. Powder Ridge also offers a one hour test-drive in its experience training center to get used to the snowbike.

“It’s to make sure you get the coordination down first,” said Laura Loffredo, sales and events director at Powder Ridge. “You use snow boots at first, then for your license you use the tiny skis on your feet. You have four points of contact.”

Once you get a license, you can use a snowbike anywhere.

“We brought in these bikes … because we want to involve everyone in the family,” said Sean Hayes, the CEO and owner of Powder Ridge. “You have a multi-generational sporting activity.”

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For those who have never skied before, have bad knees, or want to start slow, the snowbikes work well, Hayes said.

Instructor Jackie Garofalo said she got used to the snowbike after her first time on it Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4. With help from Snyder, Garofalo got used to going down the hill and on the ski lift with the bike.

“It was actually quite easy,” said Garofalo. “It was a different experience than skiing or snowboarding.”

Also trying it for the first time Feb. 4 with Garofalo was instructor Michael Leung.

The first few times down the mountain Snyder led Garofalo and Leung and taught them how to maneuver.

“You’re kind of using your feet a little bit, but the bike has very easy inputs that it just kind of slides around for you,” Leung said. “It’s actually pretty fun. I would do this again.”

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Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome.

No registration required.

For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com.

Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Morgan, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14 Tree pruning - The tree pruning talk scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, at Allan Poole’s, 220 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled. For more information, call (860) 539-1466.

Monday, Feb. 16 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Monday, Feb. 16, 1 to 6 p.m., at United Methodist Church, 56 Redstone Hill. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood. org.

Relay For Life Kick Off Party

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Tuesday, Feb. 17 Get Stitchy - Get Stitchy is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The public is welcome to work on handwork projects (crochet, knit, quilt or sew) in the company of other crafters. Bring your project materials and sewing machine and extension cord. For more information, contact Pam Carey at (860) 349-0453, carey_clan@sbcglobal.net or Vicki Berry at (860) 3430879, vberry11@comcast. net.

Boys basketball - CRHS at Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 Ice hockey - CRHS vs.

E.O. Smith, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19 Boys basketball - CRHS at HMTCA, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20 Pancake supper - A pancake supper is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20, 5 to 7 p.m., in the Coginchaug Regional

High School cafe. Proceeds benefit the CRHS music department trip to Virginia Beach. A fee is charged.

Saturday, Feb. 21 Ice hockey - CRHS vs.

Sheehan, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 Boys basketball - CRHS at Cromwell, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28 Ice hockey - CRHS vs.

Joel Barlow, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6 Trivia Bee - Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation has scheduled its CVEF Trivia Bee for Friday, March 6, 7 p.m., at Strong school gym. For more information, email cveftriviabee@gmail. com or visit www.coginchaugvef.com.

Saturday, March 7 Dinner - Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St., Middletown, has scheduled a corned beef dinner for Saturday, March 7, 5 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. Take out is available.

Government Meetings

Durham (Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.)

Tuesday, Feb. 17 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Ethic’s Commission, library, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 Board of Education, Strong school, 7:30 p.m.

Audrey (Hill) Lane DURHAM — Audrey (Hill) Lane, 82, of Durham, wife of the late Wattis L. “Scott” Lane, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit.

Born on April 15, 1932, in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Helen (Jones) Hill. Audrey had lived in several Connecticut towns and lived in Spring Hill, Fla. for 12 years, moving back to Durham 22 years ago to be closer to family. She was a member of United Churches of Durham and had been employed by many manufacturing companies and retail stores.

Audrey will always be remembered for her crafting, baking, playing cards with her friends and for her love of UConn basketball.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Douglass and her husband, Walter, of Durham; along with their children, Denis Leining, Megan Leining, Katie Leining Ayotte and her husband, Matthew; as well as a great-granddaughter, Kaiya Ayotte. She is also survived by a sister, Sandra McDuell and her husband, Christopher, of Old Saybrook; her son, James Libby and his wife, Susan, of Durham; a stepdaughter, Pamela Lane and Paula Fitzgerald,

of Westbrook and their children; a step granddaughter, Amber Schmidt, of Madison; as well as several nieces and nephews. Along with her husband and parents, Audrey was predeceased by her brother; and three sisters.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Audrey’s memory may be made to Middlesex Hospital Weiss Hospice Unit, 28 Crescent St., Middletown. To share memories or send condolences, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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Tuesday, Feb. 17 Board of Selectmen, Middlefield Community Center, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 Inland, Wetlands and Watercourses, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 Lake Beseck Ad Hoc Advisory Comm., 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 Board of Education, Strong School, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26 Middlefield Housing Authority, Sugarloaf Ter., 3 p.m.

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Opinion Friday the 13th — your lucky day?

Happy Valentine’s day to me Ah, Valentine’s Day – the day for lovers. And Hallmark. And though I think it a lovely thing to let your beloved know of the place they hold in your heart, I think there’s a fair amount of pressure for both genders.

Men, you’ve got to be feeling it. This, I believe, is evidenced by the droves of you flocking to the pharmacy on the eve of The Big Day. I’ve seen it – you can barely find a parking spot. I’m guessing you wouldn’t dare cross the threshold of your home without the requisite candy or flowers or card that professes your undying love and your never-ending thanks to the Powers That Be for giving her to you. I’ve heard that the doghouse is not all that comfortable.

And ladies, I think I know what you’re going through, too. Been there.

In the past, as the day got closer, I would fervently

pray that the man in my life – if there was one at the time – got it right. Oh no, what if he just ignored the day? With all the mega-advertising going on, I know he couldn’t have just forgotten. No, this would be a message of monumental significance. It would mean that the relationship had gone belly-up. So all day I would be on pins and needles, waiting. Feeling like my fate was bonded to those chocolate-covered caramels, or the lack thereof. I didn’t let out my breath until my Prince Charming forked over the goods.

Then there’s the years – and I’ve had my fair share of them – without anyone of the male persuasion gracing my life. With all the hubbub about sweethearts and eternal love and all that, I felt like the song “One is

ten with tongue firmly in cheek. It was Could today be your lucky day? Acwritten for the Christmas edition of cording to a recent Harvard study, lotthe British Medical Journal, which usutery winners earn an average of $100 ally carries fun or spoof articles,” one more on Friday the 13th than on other of the study’s authors, Robert Luben days, hospital admissions for illnesses of the University of Cambridge, told and accidents shrink by 42 percent, LiveScience. and four-leaved clovers are found in LiveScience reports that determinfields 89 percent more frequently. ing whether this Friday will be lucky or If you find that study reassuring, Charles unlucky is difficult, as superstition can perhaps you should stop reading this Kreutzkamp have a complex effect on behavior – if article here. more people stay home, for example, The above study is entirely fictional.

In fact, a Dec. 1993 Department of Public Health you might expect fewer car accidents.

More insidiously, if researchers did find study by Dr. TJ Scanlon et al. found that car accidents resulting in a trip to the hospital may something to suggest folks are more likely to increase by as much as 52 percent on Friday get sick on Friday the 13th, reporting it might the 13th when compared with a previous year’s just cause harm itself.

You may have heard of the placebo effect – Friday the 6th. The study’s conclusion? “Staying home is recommended.” Google it, it’s real.

It’s also a joke. “It’s quite amusing and writSee Lucky / Page 11

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word about our mission. Thank you to everyone at Memorial Middle School and Strong school for your generosity and support. We To the editor: had people who don’t know us drop off bags Did you know that Bill and Hillary Clinand bags in our driveway, as well as delivton’s favorite game to play with friends is Trivial Pursuit? Imagine what a party at their eries from friends we cherish. Our neighbors and friends reached out to their friends, home is like – and whom they may invite. who helped us. Children in Switzerland did So many of us love to challenge our brain skills: Republicans, and Independents as well a read-a-thon and sent a contribution so we could buy more crafts when these run out. as Democrats!

Friends and relatives from Massachusetts to The good news is that the CVEF Trivia Florida mailed us packages and gift cards.

Bee is coming up on March 6. It’s a great way to spend an evening as a spectator or as Our estimate is that we collected over 3,000 items to help kids who are battling cancer an entrant. I admit I got talked into being a stay busy and entertained. Our house was so See Carr / Page 10 participant at the last Trivia Bee (thinking, full of Crayola products, craft kits, puzzles, “What trivia do I know?”), but found I had a art items, pipe cleaners, and many other cool great time even if I didn’t know Pope Francis’s favorite footwear. The Trivia Bee bene- crafts that we had to hire a moving truck to fits the CVEF, which has been so generously make the delivery. Our sincere thanks to our P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 friends at Polylok for the boxes and to all pouring money back into our communities www.towntimes.com those who helped us label, sort, and box the for educational reasons.

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Thank you, also, to Michaela Grenier who Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White handed out orange ribbons during CoginSenior Vice President and chaug Basketball Club home games on Dec. To the editor: Chief Revenue Officer – Shawn E. Palmer 21 and to all the players, coaches, and referDear friends, Thank you for your genSenior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli ees who remembered our daughter that day. erous donations to Bean’s Craft Corner.

News Editor – Nick Carroll She loved cheering on these teams and MiThank you to the Town of Middlefield and Assistant News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence chaela made sure she was present in everythe Middlefield Parks and Rec. Committee Reporter – Mark Dionne one’s thoughts. for allowing us to set up a table at the Tree Advertising Sales – Joy Boone We could not survive our grief without Lighting and to all the people who braved Multimedia Sales Manager – Jim Mizener such kindness and support. the cold to deliver crafts and toys for the Office Assistant, Press Releases – Marsha Pomponio The Zettergren Family kids at Smilow Cancer Center. Thank you Durham to Mark Dionne for helping us spread the

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Carr the Loneliest Number,” by Three Dog Night, was written just for me. The rest of the year I was doing just fine on my own, but come Valentine’s Day I felt like I was standing outside in the cold, peering in through the window at a family all warm and cozy, laughing and loving each other. I’d buy a big box of chocolates (and I do mean a big box) and eat every last one of them while sitting on the kitchen floor.

I don’t know what sitting on the kitchen floor was all about. I think it dialed up the pathos of the situation a notch or two. But I do know I felt terribly sorry for myself. It’s possible there were some tears.

Mercifully, I’ve come a long way since then. Valentine’s Day, bring it! When

you come calling, sans gifts, I am fine. I don’t feel left out, and I don’t feel unloved, because I’ve come home to myself, and it doesn’t get any better than that. I’m inside now, sitting by that fire, and “one” is not a lonely number. I’m good company for myself.

So Valentine’s Day will see me sitting on the couch wrapped in a bathrobe that is way past retirement age, watching television – probably some sappy Hallmark movie – with my cat curled up next to me. “What, no tokens of your affection for me?” I will say to him.

“No worries. We’re good.”

He’ll be happy to hear that.

He most certainly does not want to go into that doghouse.

Diana Carr, M.A., is a life coach. You can contact her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.

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The Larkin family of Durham along with some friends took a RV trip this past summer.

The final stop of the journey was in Punxsutawney, PA, where the travelers visited Punxsutawney Phil’s burrow.

Friday Night Bridge Durham Recreation scheduled bridge games at the Durham-Middlefield community center every Friday at 6:15 p.m.

Classes adapt to any person’s needs or concerns.

For more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611.

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where fake pills can make people better because they think they will – but its more nefarious cousin is less well known: the nocebo effect, wherein believing something is making you sick actually makes you sick.

The New York Times reported one case study where a patient swallowed 26 sugar pills in a suicide attempt.

Amazingly, the person suffered a dangerous drop in blood pressure and medical staff had to intervene.

If you want to test the nocebo effect yourself, watch CGP Grey’s YouTube video titled “This Video Will Hurt.”

The video opens by claiming to play an inaudible sound that purportedly causes headaches before revealing that no such sound is being played.

The video then reviews some nocebo research, including ‘mass psychogenic illness,’ a phenomenon where a person is convinced they are being made sick by exposure to toxic chemicals and convinces

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others that they are ill, too.

The condition spreads like a mental virus and is marked by rapid onset and recovery.

It is treated by taking sick individuals seriously, separating them, and telling them that everyone else is getting better. Some studies even show that people can get sick from media reports that say WiFi or wind farms cause illness.

Of course we should also be cautious and remember that most of the time, sick people really are sick for verifiable physical reasons. None of us laypeople are any more qualified to diagnose the nocebo effect than we are to diagnose cancer.

Fascinating and somewhat disconcerting, the nocebo effect serves to illustrate the power of positive thinking.

So to support your efforts to approach this Friday the 13th with optimism, I suggest you reread the fake Harvard study in the first paragraph of this article. If you strain to believe it as faithfully as you can, this Friday just might be your lucky day.

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Local shines at Louisiana Marathon Middlefield’s Peter Schulten, pictured during a championship run at the East Hampton Invitational in November 2014, placed 16th overall (half marathon) in a field of 3,000 runners at the 2015 Louisiana Marathon. His personal best time of 1:25:44 secured a win in the 18-and-under age-group at the event, held in January.

Schulten’s running career began in first grade with the Go Far Wellness Program at John Lyman Elementary School. He also ran for the Strong school cross country team, securing an undefeated 12-0 season.

Schulten often trains in Durham and Middlefield, running alongside his father, Chris Schulten, who took sixth place overall (full marathon) at the Louisiana Marathon (2:46.34).

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Coginchaug Alpine Club Bundles Up, Hits Slopes

By John Mormile

Mr. Bajoros shredded the mountain last season.

As the heart of ski season approaches, many Coginchaug students bundle up to take on the tundras of the Northeast. Every Tuesday, Coginchaug health teacher Mr. Robert Bajoros takes the CRHS Alpine Club to the local mountain that just reopened its doors last year. The students are at Powder Ridge from 3-7 p.m. and are free to go wherever they please.

Also, the club has an annual trip to Mount Snow Jan. 18, for which the students wake up early and ride up

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to Vermont. There they ski all day and come back home in the evening.

“I have been running the club since 2010,” Mr. Bajoros said. “There are currently around 50 members.”

This ski season has been a struggle up until recently when the temperatures dropped below freezing so that mountains in New England could make snow. This winter has been very rainy, and the problem with this is when it rains, the snow, the hard work at the mountains, and all of the money washes away. They have to start the snowmaking process all over and hope that it doesn’t rain again. Many skiers and snowboarders are praising this cold weather, while others are complaining about it.

“The long lines this season will be worth it,” senior Alpine Club member Brendan Murray stated. “There is nothing like the view at the top of the mountain.”

The ski season has about 2 months left, and the best conditions seem to be at Mount Snow. They

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currently have the best base (packed snow on the trails) with 18”-26” laid down.

While many people think that snowboarding is just a leisurely activity, it actually is a great workout.

Many people do not know that snowboarding can actually burn up to 600 calories an hour. So for people that want to stay in shape, skiing or snowboarding is a worthwhile exercise.

The Alpine Club looks to finish off the season with successful weekly trips to Powder Ridge.

John Mormile sits at the peak of Mount Sunapee.

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Volume 21, Issue 3

The Truth Behind Fad Diets

By Brooke Troutman With the beginning of the new year, people seem to follow new fads and trends whether it is apparel, language, investments, or a very dangerous fad..diets.

A fad is defined as “any form of behavior that develops among a large population and is collectively followed for a period of time, generally a result of the behavior being perceived as popular by peers or social media” (Wikipedia). A fad diet is considered a diet with a skinnyquick ideal.

Ms. Jamie Bowman, CRHS Intro to Nutrition teacher, recently taught her students about fad diets, including the types, pros and cons. The most common fad diets are Atkins, South Beach Diet, Slimfast, 7-Day Diet and Weight Watchers.

According to Ms. Bowman, the 7-Day Diet is the most dangerous fad diet and is not recommended for anybody to try; the least risky fad diet is Weight Watchers.

Fad diets are a big issue in teenagers because they are worried about self image and their weight.

Livestrong reports, “Up to 90% of teenagers diet regularly and up to 50% of younger kids have tried to

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diet at some point.”

Ms. Bowman stated, “I think fad diets are an issue in teenagers because there are so many different types of social media sites and access without scientific backup; they just tell you the benefits of dieting, not the risks.

Fad diets can be very dangerous because you are basically starving yourself from the things you need.”

Most fad diets require you to not eat or eat very limited types of food, such as protein, healthy carbs, and nutrients.

“I tried a limited-calorie 10-day diet when I was fifteen years old. I lost about ten pounds but was constantly feeling tired, so I stopped,” says CRHS junior Isabel Mastrangelo.

There are many alternatives to healthy weight loss, such as exercise, a balanced diet, and portion control. Stephen Phenicie, junior football player at CRHS, said, “I have never tried dieting. I just eat healthy and keep a high protein level to keep up with energy I need to not only get through the day but to maintain during workouts and football practice.”

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Crafting with Caroline Gervais: DIY Flower Canvas I think I can speak for all CRHS students when I say that the two snow days we had this past week were a nice break between midterms and the start of the second semester.

I took advantage of being cooped up inside by scouring Pinterest looking for DIY ideas. I have always had a creative side to me, and I enjoy “crafting” during the summer; however, during the school year, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time!

Lately, I have been drawn to Lilly Pulitzer patterns, and I ended up deciding to make a Lilly-inspired canvas painting to use as dorm decor next year!

I was inspired by the DIY Lilly Pullitzer print tutorial from FreshlyFabulous.com.

Materials: 1 Canvas (any size will work) 1 Large brush 2 Small brushes 1 Water-filled bowl for brush cleaning 1 Paper plate to hold/mix paint 3 Tubes of paint for the flowers, each a different shade of one color I used Thalo Blue (by Academy Acrylic), Light Blue (by Academy Acrylic), and Periwinkle Blue (by Folk Art) Paper towels to clean off brushes (Optional) 1 Background color (the lighter, the better) I used Neutral Gray (by Academy Acrylic)

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1. *Optional Paint the entire canvas gray using the large brush; let it dry for about 5 to 10 minutes (or 3. Go over the basic flower leave background white). shapes with the darkest shade. (dark blue)

2. Paint the basic flower shapes with the medium shade; I used periwinkle blue. To make the basic flowers, make loops/petals originating from a focal point. Don’t worry if you ‘mess up’; these shapes don’t have to be perfect.

4. Now, add in the lightest shade. I used the light blue for this. Basically, just continue to make loops in the shape of petals around the focal point.

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5. Continue to add loops and swishes in various shades. You can add as many layers as you want.

I wanted the flowers to look full, but you can leave space for an open look.

6. Once the paint has dried… you are done! (This is another one I made).

Online Recipes: Hot Chocolate Banana Bread 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cook elbow macaroni.

While macaroni is cooking...

3. Chop cheese into small squares.

4. Melt butter and garlic together in a pan. Add bacon bits.

5. Drain macaroni.

6. Mix butter mixture and cheese into the elbow macaroni.

7. Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into an oven-safe glass pan.

8. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.

9. Bake in oven for 15-22 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Valentine’s Day Not a Couples-Only Affair

Red Carpet Season: SAG Awards

By Miranda Cronin

By Caroline Gervais

Valentine’s Day can be a tough holiday for a lot of CRHS students who have yet to find their high school sweetheart, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. There are many alternatives to sitting at home and sulking about not having a date. There are many other types of love besides romantic love, right? So why not celebrate your platonic relationships this Valentine’s Day? Here are four ideas on how to celebrate your friendships.

The red carpet was rolled out again on Jan. 25 for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Fortunately for us fashionistas, this means that Hollywood’s ‘Most Famous’ were dressed to the nines… well, in most cases.

“Galentine’s Day” It was a tough decision to We could all take a page make, but in my opinion, from “Parks and Recrethe Best Dressed actress ation” main character Lesat the SAG Awards was lie Knope (portrayed by Maria Menounos, the host the amazing Amy Poehler) of the show (pictured left). when it comes to appreciatShe was particularly radiing your friends. Every year ant in a strapless light gold Knope arranges a brunch gown. Simple, yet elegant, for all her female friends the dress accentuated both that includes individually her figure and her tanned made gift baskets, pink The day is all about “kickin’ complexion. The hairstyle, decorations and most im- it with your lady friends” while simple, gave a more portantly, breakfast foods. and is arguably the most modern aspect to the enimportant day of the year. semble.

Mall Day Who really needs an excuse to head to your favorite store and buy yourself a gift? Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to treat yourself to some well deserved attention & love. Have you been dying to buy a new dress or pair of shoes? here’s your chance to make yourself feel special in the best way: with things you’ve earned! Go out and to your favorite store and buy yourself an outfit that’ll boost your confidence and maybe get some pretzel bites to snack on while you’re there.

Epic Valentine’s Day Sleepover Invite over a group of friends and watch your favorite scary movies in your pajamas. Splurge on your favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and make the day about loving yourself and your buddies. Play a game of Cards Against Humanity and laugh like nobody is watching.Stay up as late as you can with your buddies and sleep in the next day because you’ll need your beauty sleep.

Calling all fashionistas and celeb-lovers!

See Caroline’s Red Carpet Reviews of Hollywood’s biggest awards shows online.

The Worst Dressed actress at the SAG Awards was ‘Good Wife’ star Julianna Margulies (pictured above). Her attempt to be chic backfired and made her look ridiculous. The royal blue, semi-shiny fabric resembled a tarp one might use to cover an old car in the driveway. The large slit in the skirt is definitely one to add to the list of faux-pas… no one should wear a dress where you can see... things you don’t want to see.

The Oscars: Selma Snubbed

By Ivy Linden-Dionne

“Spa Day” with your BFFs It may sound cliche, but getting “mani-pedis” with your friends is a great way to take your mind off of being single. Take your friends to a nail salon and chit-chat while getting tiny designs painted on your nails. Besides, what better way to treat yourself than relaxing with your pals?

Plus it’s good for you to alleviate stress and defeat those winter blues and remind yourself that spring is right around the corner.

There are many ways to have fun on Valentine’s Day, but none of them include sitting at home by yourself. Go out and have fun! It’ll be a lot better than staying home and feeling sorry for yourself. Show some love to the most important person in your life: you!

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There has been some controversy among viewers over the number of Oscar nominations awarded to Selma, a film chronicling a three month period in 1965 during which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led an epic march from Selma to Montgomery. The movie won critical acclaim and a Best Picture Oscar nomination; however, Selma was only awarded two total nominations: Best Picture and Best Original Song.

All other Best Picture nominees earned at least five other nominations.

Voting for nominations is a complicated affair at the Academy, and nobody is entirely certain why this happened, but this snub has angered viewers and celebrities alike.

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Mr. Jack McShane: Heart of Gold Running from Pinstripes to Pesky’s Pole A Feature By John Mormile “And we’re walking, we’re walking” is a famous quote from the 1993 movie Dave. This may describe many people’s method of mobility; however, “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen would better describe Mr. Jack McShane.

“Mr. McShane has been working for the district since 2007,” Mrs. Sue Gaudreau stated. He accepted this position after retiring from a long career with FEDEX. He is not only the RSD13 mail carrier but is also the long distance track coach and a source of inspiration for our student athletes. Mr. McShane’s constant encouragement helps our athletes to reach their maximum potential. He is well know throughout the school by students and faculty.

“Mr.McShane is a great role model for the students,” said Coginchaug business teacher Ryan Donnecker. Head track coach Mr. Dave Bellemare is also an admirer: “There are very few coaches like him. He has so much wisdom to share with the students through his personal experience as a runner.”

When asked to describe his mentor, CRHS junior long distance runner James Peters said, “Mr. McShane sets new standards for the term coach. Personally, he has always been kind and supportive of me.

Most importantly, he always wants the best for us.”

Anyone who knows him knows that along with running, he is equally passionate about baseball. He confesses, “I have kept stats on every baseball player that my son has played with.”

You always know he’s in the crowd because of the level of enthusiasm in the form of cheering. His favorite team Above, Mr. Jack McShane exhibits the positive attitude his athletes is none other than the say is his signature. Below, McShane beams next to his wife and son Bronx Bombers, the New at one of his favorite places: Yankee Stadium.

York Yankees.

Photos contributed by Michael McShane What he is defines him, in my opinion, as the hardest working type of person there is: a marathoner.

He has devoted countless hours to training for those impeding physical challenges. He enters every race with enthusiasm, excitement and the driving mental strength of a distance runner.

Mr. McShane’s youngest son, Mike, graduated from CRHS and now attends Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. Mr. McShane now has a new group of athletes to keep stats for, as Mike is a pitcher on their baseball team.

This is a very difficult thing to accomplish, especially at the Division 1 level. It’s truly amazing that father and son have the same passions. Mike was also a track runner in high school. “My biggest supporter was and will always be my par-

ents. They have been at every baseball game or track meet possible. All of the athletic success I’ve had throughout the years would never have been possible without my dad,” Mike said.

One of the most impressive things about Mr. McShane, in addition to being married to his best friend Carol for the past 35 years, is that he has participated in 35 marathons! From the Boston Marathon to the New York Marathon, Mr. McShane loves to

Although we as his team may not be at his level of ultimate distance running, he still brings to us that same level of excitement to every practice and especially to every meet. He is always thrilled to see us working hard through a grueling speed workout or six-mile run, and he is always thrilled to be running right along side us through the cold winter weather. Before I met Mr. McShane, I did not imagine that a person could possess so much zeal for children who are not his own, but at every competition, he shows his love and devotion for every member of the Coginchaug distance crew.

-Senior Bailey Thayer

run. There was a collective gasp in our small town when the bomb exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Luckily, Mr. Mcshane was not running that year.

He recalls, “The Saturday after the bombings the New York Road Runners Club held a race in

Central Park in support of the ONE Fund. My teammates and I, as well as the greater running community, came out in support [of Boston].”

“It was an awesome day, as well as the New York Marathon on Sunday! Good always wins versus evil!” McShane pronounced.

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Teacher Feature: Mrs. Milardo

By Samantha Kinell

By Cory Hassmann

What did you do before you came to CRHS? After the Marvel action ber of last year, dedicated flick, Guardians of Galaxy, that hit the No. 1 spot four weekends following its release, and the first part of the third release in The Hunger Games trilogy that dominated the box office in 2014, what movie will break records at the box office in the new year?

A sequel to Marvel’s The Avengers, the highest grossing opening weekend at the box office in 2014, Avengers: Age of Ultron is set to release May 1st.

Its jaw-dropping trailer of action-packed carnage was nominated for Best Motion/Title Graphics this past year for the annual Golden Trailer Awards.

Will this big budget film live up to the hype and rise above the other releases this summer season at the box office?

fans are still on the fence about Abrams’s rendition of the long awaited sequel.

Star Wars Episode VII is set to be released on December 18th.

Following last year’s teen action film, Divergent, opening to mediocre reviews, Insurgent, the next in the book series written

by Veronica Roth, is to be released March 20. After thoroughly enjoying Divergent myself, hopefully more than just the fans of the book series will enjoy this Spring release.

Arguably Jennifer Lawrence’s breakout role as a film actress, Katniss Everdeen makes her last theatrical appearance in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, the final film adaption to the trilogy written

by Suzanne Collins.

Due to the series’ enormous fan base, it wouldn’t be surprising if this was the film that will set records at the box office this year.

The seventh installment of the Fast & Furious film series, Furious 7 chronologically takes place after the events in the past movie. After the death of Paul Walker late 2013, Walker’s character is to be retired in the films instead of After J.J. Abrams was being killed. As a fan of this announced as the official ongoing series, I personally director of the Star Wars wouldn’t be disappointed Episode VII in Jan. 2013, if it’s filled with the same many fans became skepti- dramatic and heart-racing cal about what Abrams will car chases that are a staple do to resurrect the series in the series. after the disappointing sequels released a decade Fourteen years after its ago. After the first teaser last theatrical release, Jutrailer released in Novem- rassic World will be the

“Before I came to CRHS I was an accounting supervisor at ING, and I was responsible for $97 billion worth of assets and over $500 million of revenue.”

Why did you choose to become a math teacher?

Mrs. Milardo sits at her desk, working hard on math problems. Milardo’s favorite part of teaching is her students.

Photo by Samantha Kinell

“When I was in high school, I was really good at math, and back then everybody said, ‘You’re so good at math; you should become an accountant,’ so that is what I did. When I decided that I was done being an accountant, I had discussed with one of my friends about us becoming teachers. It seemed like there was a lot of things that we had to do in order for that to happen because I didn’t have a formal education degree. So I went through the ARC program that the state of Connecticut runs--the Alternate Route to Certification that they have for people that have worked in the business world for a number of years but decide to switch careers. It just seemed logical for math to be where I went because that was what I was always good at.

What’s your favorite part of teaching?

fourth installment of the Jurassic Park film series.

Steven Spielberg takes the spot of the executive producer as he did for Jurassic Park III and passes the torch to Colin Trevorrow who directed the 2012 film Safety Not Guaranteed.

Kenneth Branagh, who directed and starred in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit last year.

“My favorite part of teaching is my students. That’s what makes it special, having a good relationship with my students.”

How long have you been teaching?

“This is my fourth year at Coginchaug. I did student teaching when I was in the ARC program, but this is where I came full time.”

Where did you go to school?

“I went to Cromwell High School. I went to CCSU for my bachelor’s, and then I went to the University of New Haven for my masters.”

What do you do in your free time?

“My free time is spent doing math problems. (she

For the hopeless romantics, Nicholas Sparks’s The Longest Ride stars Clint Eastwood’s son, Scott, as the main love interest to With many fairy tale in- Sophia Danko, played by spired films released last Britt Robertson. The Lonyear, such as Maleficent gest Ride hits theaters April 10. and Into the Woods, Cinderella hopes to bring This year is the year for light to the classic fairy tale and fill the gap from the sequels, which is notorilast theatrical release of ously dangerous territory Cinderella in fifteen years. for film studios due to Cinderella is directed by their poor reputation in

laughs) No, but that’s my work; it takes a lot. In my free time, I [go] to all the various sporting events of my children--well, Chad because he’s the one in high school...which seems like it’s all the time. I read a lot, I like to go to the movies, and I spend time with my friends and family.”

What five words would you use to describe yourself?

“That could be good or bad. I’m a mom. I’d say I’m honest; you know, if you ask me something, I’d tell you. I think I’m sassy.

I’m trustworthy. And I’m a teacher. There ya go; we’ll go with the most obvious.”

For the full interview continue to crhsnews.com the past for doing brilliant in the box office but falling to mediocre reviews. With tons of action movies packing the theaters in 2015, sit back and prepare for carnage and an abundance of heroic characters.

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Language & Literature: N-word Debate Continues

By Morgan Cunningham Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, published in 1885, has always caused intense controversy. “It challenged authority, poked fun at religion and was accused of leading children astray.

What’s surprising is that 125 years later, Huckleberry Finn is still making news,” according to 60 Minutes, CBS News. One of the biggest controversies is the excessive use of the word “nigger.” This word is so offensive that it is now referred to as “the N-word.”

There are countless varying views on this subject, some opinions so strong that the book has been banned from many schools in America. Some people see the use of the N-word as very distracting, blinding them from the

message against slavery that is being portrayed.

Others see how important this word is to the book, knowing that this is giving context to the 1800s.

Brooke Sanderson, junior at Shelton High School says, “It is definitely weird talking about it in class when everyone’s just casually saying the N-word every other sentence, but it was okay to say it back then.”

Generally, students understand that Twain isn’t trying to insult anyone. In my opinion, the N-word plays a crucial part in portraying the message Twain is sending through his text. I can agree that it might be uncomfortable to say it in class; however, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be talked about.

CBS News article “‘Huckleberry Finn’ and the

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N-word Debate” shares that Randall Williams, coowner of NewSouth Books, published edited versions of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn which replace the N-word with the word slave each time it was used. CBS reporter Byron Pitts asks Williams, “Are you censoring Twain?”

Though Williams says that they are definitely accused of censoring Twain, this edited version is directed toward schools who have already banned the book. They are not trying to replace the original “Nword” included American classics.

Williams said, “If you can have the discussion and you’re comfortable havin’ the discussion, have it.

Have it with it in there. But if you’re not comfortable with that, then here’s an alternative for you to use.

And I would argue to you that it’s still powerful.”

Mrs. Mary Halliwell, 8th grade English teacher at Strong Middle School, feels that an original text should not be altered or censored: “The words that an author uses are chosen with care and purpose. I do not feel that anyone has the right to change an author’s text.”

Mrs. Halliwell believes that we should discuss our history and learn from mistakes made in the past.

Authors include these types of disgraceful events in their texts for a reason.

As a society today, we have improved staying away from offensive dialect, gender stereotypes, and racial bias. This has caused us to be ashamed of the way we acted in the past, and many are now hesitant to have these

discussions. Still, this is an important part of our history.

Mrs. Halliwell believes that we should “drag our poor choices out into the light and look at them honestly. Start discussions that we can learn from, even if the ideas make us uncomfortable.”

I agree with Mrs. Halliwell’s views. Although Williams is meaning to please everyone with his altered versions of the texts, I don’t think that anyone has the right to censor the original words written.

Slavery and racism were a huge part of American history, and every American needs to be aware of it.

Literature is one of the many channels through which we can have these conversations.

2nd Annual Mr. Coginchaug Friday, March 13, 2015 6:30 p.m. CRHS Auditorium

See the contestants dance and strut their stuff in formal wear. Contestants will be escorted by senior girls.

The ten contestants will be narrowed to five who will then be judged in an interview.

Contestants: Jeremy Cannon

Antonio Lockwood

Jordan Cowles

John McLaughlin

Garrett D’Amato

Zach Taylor

Justin King

Michael O’Sullivan

Artie Koba

Andrew VanSteenbergen

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‘Aye Aye Captain’

Halftime History

million.

Over the first decade of Super Bowls, the halftime show featured a college marching band; the second decade consisted of performance ensembles.

Starting with the thirtysecond Super Bowl, big name performers took the stage. In the 90s, pop culture icons such as New Kids on the Block, Michael Jackson and Tony Bennett rocked the stage for millions of fans across the country.

These largerscale shows began when

Winter Cheerleading

The CRHS winter cheer team has just begun competition season. The girls will compete five times, including the first Shoreline competition and the annual States meet, in addition to cheering at boys and girls basketball games.

“We’ve overcome adversity and many injuries, but we have stayed positive through it all,” said senior captain Alyssa Gambardella.

Gambardella was injured in their first competition and hopes to compete starting with the Shoreline tournament.

Injuries have not stopped the team’s progress according to the cheerleaders.

“I think we’re going to do really well,” said freshman Nikki Ahern. “We’re learning a lot of new stunts.”

With a routine choreographed by senior captains Gambardella and Lily Elliott, the team is motivated to approach their competition season.

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By Cory Hassmann The iconic Super Bowl halftime show offers an opportunity for pop culture stars to perform in line with the year’s star athletes in a nationwide broadcast. The acts have spanned a variety of musical genres over the years, with arguably the most memorable performance

by Michael Jackson during the 1993 halftime show, with over 100 million viewers nationwide.

This year’s performance

by Katy Perry featured a stunning array of LED panels and fireworks that topped the Nielsen ratings as the most-watched halftime show in historywith 118.5 million viewers. This surpasses last year’s performance by Bruno Mars featuring The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, viewed by 115.3

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“I have never encountered a more positive team,” said cheer coach Ms. Rebecca Suchy. “These girls have overcome injuries and changes to the program and have never complained. The captains are a constant source of positivity, and the girls work together to share that positivity with fans when they perform.”

Girls BBall As the Coginchaug girls basketball players show endless effort, it seems as if this year’s season is a building and recovery year.

“Our new coach, Chris Watson, is really helpful,” Larissa Cade said. “We’re

companies such as Pepsi and Bridgestone sponsored the event. With production value increasing, super stages were constructed, and ratings for the halftime performance soon surpassed the ratings for the actual game.

What originated as an organized performance of marching bands developed into a pop culture outlet amidst a substantial sports scene. As next year marks the 50th Super Bowl, Perry raised the bar with animatronics and LED-lit stage. doing really well for the amount of key player seniors who left us.”

As all players make a clear contribution to the team in their own way, the three captains go above and beyond according to their teammates. Center Mikayla Wyskiel has made her senior season count by scoring 15-20 points in most games as a crucial varsity player. Senior Audrey Arcari ball handles throughout the games as Naomi Rinaldo plays hard at power forward.

Freshman shooting guard Ashleigh Halligan also managed to help the team as a newcomer.

“Ashley gets put into varsity games and scores 3-pointers,” Amy Arcari said. For a freshman, Halligan is one to watch in the coming years.

The girls stand 9-6 at time of publication with 4 games left excluding Shorelines and States. A major accomplishment that varsity player Alana Beckard recalls of their season is

Senior Zach Taylor is in his fourth year of participating in track at Coginchaug.

Throughout his experience, he said he has always had positive thoughts about track. Taylor said since being a freshman, he’s improved his ability, mentally and physically.

Taylor was voted captain through an election by his teammates. He said that the most important part of being the captain is communicating with the team and coaches and knowing the sport inside and out.

Junior Gunther Wallach says as a captain, Taylor has “driven the team to be the best [they] can be.”

Junior James Peters adds that Zach is “dedicated and hardworking.”

Taylor has goals for the team and for himself this season. Individually, he wants to make States. According to Taylor, the team

their win against H-K who beat them last year. Another highlight was the girls’ eighth win against Middletown.

Cade said, “We hope to get to semis in Shorelines this season.”

Overall, the girls aim to improve their chemistry on the court along with having a higher shooting percentage and rebounding more.

Boys BBall Breaking personal records and always putting up a fight, the boys basketball team has held a solid record of 9-5 at the time of publication. The boys managed to beat their two rivals, Valley, who they had not defeated since 2012, and Cromwell, who they haven’t defeated in seven

Photo by Dena Branciforte has a good chance of winning Shorelines and hopes to win more meets in the future.

“Winning is a big step forward, because in the past we haven’t been a winning team,” he said.

Outside of track and academics, Zach is interested in politics. He also recently started working at Dunkin Donuts. years.

“Any player can go off on any night,” said junior Jake Sapia.

“We have a really deep bench, which is great for practice because we push each other and are competitive which equates to us playing better in games,” senior Conor Doyle said.

The team is hoping to close the season by bringing home a championship in Shorelines or States after winning their final six games which come to a close February 23.

“We think that if we go on a big run to end the season and only improve, we’ll have a good chance to win Shorelines and go far in States,” junior Kyle Judson said.

Doyle said with pride, “We have talent, unity, and work ethic to do something really special this year, and I’ve never doubted our team.”

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Boys & Girls Indoor Track

By Dena Branciforte The boys and girls indoor track teams have been breaking all sorts of records this season. Boys indoor track captain, senior Zach Taylor, said, “As a whole we’ve been doing very well, and all in all it has been a great track season”.

middle of March.

The girls 4x8 team consisting of Bailey Thayer, Allie Alsup, Jess Drop, and Sam Drop, was invited to compete in the 108th New York Road Runners Millrose Games on Saturday, Feb. 14 in New York. Students can attend the competition, One of the girls indoor choosing either track-side, track captains, senior standing room seats for Chloe French said, “We $20 or assigned balcony hope to come in second at seating for $30. For more States right behind Bloom- information, go to www. field which is our big com- NYRRmillrosegames.org. petition.”

Indoor track season will end for most team members with Shorelines or States. For seniors Christian Alberico and Bailey Thayer, juniors Samantha Drop and Jessica Drop, and sophomore Allie Alsup, the season will continue to Nationals in the

Seniors Christian Alberico and Bailey Thayer were also recognized as this year’s CRHS CIAC Scholar-Athletes.

See the CRHS Athletic Department press release at CRHSnews.com.

Kaylie LeMere glides across the ice ready to battle.

Photo contributed by Kaylie LeMere

For full sports schedules, go to CIACsports.com.

For articles this season, visit CRHSnews.com.

The CRHS girls indoor track team was crowned the 2015 Shoreline Champions with a team score of 124 (26.67 points in front of second place) while the boys placed second with a score of 94 in the annual meet on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. Pictured above are senior girls indoor track captians (from left) Chloe French, Clarissa Backus, and Janelle Berry pose with the trophy.

Photo contributed by Chloe French

Winter Sports Addition

By Hailey Byrne and Allie Lecza

CRHS has a new winter sport in 2014-2015: ice hockey.

The Board of Education had been discussing the possibility of starting a new hockey team; however, seniors Molly Anderson and Timothy McDermott gathered students and were present at every meeting with CRHS Athletic Director Mr. Nick Barbieri to be sure this team became a reality.

Although Molly was not allowed to be on the team due to a CIAC rule that states she may not be on an out-of-school team and a school team simultaneously, she still says, “I’m

happy to see that there is finally a hockey team at Coginchaug.” Molly and Tim’s support really had an impact in the Board of Education’s decision in establishing the hockey team.

The hockey team is a co-op of Lyman Hall, Haddam-Killingworth, and Coginchaug with Kyle Stoddard, Justin Blair, and Manny Castro as captains.

As of right now, the team is 3-8.

When asked how the team was doing, sophomore Kaylie LeMere replied, “We are working a lot better than in the beginning of the season. If we continue to play hard, we will come out stronger.”

LeMere and Finley Van-

Houton are the only two girls on the team. “I do not get treated differently by my own team, but boys on the other teams go easier on me,” Kaylie said. “I have been on hockey teams with boys before, so I had no doubts playing for the school.”

The athletes continue to make improvements in order to build their new team.

Junior Jacob Martinez says, “The season started off slow but is getting better.”

Sophomore Zachary Lemieux agreed: “I think we will eventually follow through. Everybody has an effective position on the team. We may not have the most talent, but we will have the most heart.”

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HISTORY BUFFS

The Middlefield Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following winter programs.

Valentine’s Day evening - Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 to 9 p.m., for children 5 and older. Parents can have an evening out while children enjoy games, pizza, movie and ice cream at the Community Center. A fee is charged. Reservations are required.

Basic crochet class - Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Middlefield Fire Department. A fee is charged. The beginner class will teach basic stitches and make a scarf.

Soap making - Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Community Center. A fee is charged. Learn to make castile soap.

For more information, visit www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com.

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objections are being used by parents personally opposed to vaccinations.

The Hartford Courant reports that Rep. Matt Ritter, HARTFORD (AP) — A House chairman of the Pubstate representative has asked lic Health Committee, wants for a study of laws and policies a study of exemption laws and governing vaccine exemption policies in states with the same to determine if waivers in- waivers as Connecticut.

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Medical reasons require documentation from a doctor and religious reasons don’t require explanation or verification.

Last year, religious waivers totaled 1,028 and 218 medical waivers were granted for children entering kindergarten and the seventh grade. Religious waivers have increased three-fold since 2003-2004.

Connecticut’s immunization percentage is 98.5 percent.

“no doubt” the personal information of thousands of Connecticut residents was compromised when hackers broke into the Anthem health insurance database.

Anthem is the largest insurer in Connecticut. Officials said Thursday, Feb. 5 that about 1.14 million people in the state, including more than 180,000 state employees and retirees, are covered by Anthem. Malloy says it’s unclear how many of those people had personal information compromised by the breach, which Connecticut officials learned about late Wednesday, Feb. 4.

The state has launched an Malloy says thousands investigation the attack. in Connecticut affected Officials alsointo met with Anby Anthem hack them executives and were told HARTFORD (AP) — Gov. credit monitoring services will Dannel P. Malloy says there’s be provided to affected Connecticut residents, including past Anthem customers, for GOT the next two years.

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Other ideas include allowing municipalities to issue separate tax bills for education and local government budgets, allocating state reimbursements for untaxable property more fairly and creating a new account to encourage cities and towns to regionalize animal shelters.

Sharkey said the state can no longer afford to subsidize inefficiencies through state aid to municipalities and local schools.

Besides the commission’s bills, Senate President Martin Looney has proposed equalizing local tax rates. There’s concern about how tax rates on vehicles can vary widely by municipality.

Connecticut pushing ahead with shoreline park plans WATERFORD (AP) — Connecticut officials are still pressing ahead with plans to transform the old Seaside Regional Center in Waterford into a new shoreline state park.

The push from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy comes despite some local misgivings, a potentially expensive price tag and a private developer who contends his contract was illegally terminated.

Malloy stunned local leaders last fall when he announced plans to transform the approximately 32-acre, state-owned vacant parcel into a park. The state has since terminated its contract with the developer and hired consultants to study the property and come up with possible options for a new state park.

Waterford First Selectman Daniel Steward has urged the state to consider a public/private partnership, with a mix of development and public waterfront access.

Public meetings are planned into the spring.

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The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled a Mardi Gras Luncheon for Tuesday, Found Feb. 17, at noon. Reservations are required by Feb. 10.

Eyeglasses were found in For more information and to the upper parking lot of the RSVP, call (860) 349-7121.

Middlefield Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 22. For AARP safe driving more information, call Joan at The Middlefield Senior (860) 349-7121.

Center has scheduled an Volunteers needed AARP Safe Driving Course for Tuesday, April 21, 9 a.m.

The Middlefield Senior to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Center is looking for volunA fee is charged. Pre-registra- teer meal servers. Time comtion and payment is required. mitment is approximately two For more information and to hours each month on Monday, register, call (860) 349-7121 or Wednesday or Friday from at the Middlefield Senior Cen- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Training is ter, Monday through Friday, 9 provided. a.m. to 3 p.m. Space is limited.

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The United Churches of Durham has scheduled Sunday morning Lenten Series of discussions on prayer, chant and stress reduction.

Participants need not be a member of any church, just interested in the topic and able to respect others whose views may differ from your own.

Sessions are scheduled for 9 to 9:30 a.m. on the six Sundays of Lent, beginning Feb. 22, in Fairchild House at the United Churches, 228 Main St. Sessions are as follows: Meeting One: Taking Time For Oneself; Meeting Two: Silencing The Internal Critic; Meeting Three: Worry And Rumination vs. Awareness; Meeting Four: Illness & Wellness - Spirit & The Body; Meeting Five: Sustaining Healthy Relationships And Meeting Six: Letting Go – Letting God. Sessions will be led by Dr. Clara Chapman, a Deacon of the United Churches and psychologist, and the Rev. Stephen Washburn, Interim Senior Pastor at the United Churches.

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Briefs 4-H Dog Club The 4-H Dog Club is welcomes mutts, purebreds, youth and teens. Learn agility, showmanship and obedience to compete in the 4-H Fair Dog Show, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. at the New Haven County 4-H Extension Center, 305 Skiff Street, North Haven. Bring your dog, a leash and some small treats.

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the opportunity to have fun and bond with your dog, make friends with other dog enthusiasts and learn more about 4-H programs and clubs in Connecticut.

For more information, contact Peg Grillo 4-H Youth Cooperative Extension Educator at (203) 407-3176 or email margaret.grillo@uconn.edu or visit www.4h.uconn.edu.

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Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue, is seeking foster care volunteers to provide temporary housing for cats and kittens.

Volunteers will prepare the cats for adoption and prevent overcrowding in the shelter.

Cat Tales will provide food, supplies, and medications, and all vet care. Volunteers will be responsible for daily feeding, play and attention, administering medications, following special dietary plans, handling the cat into and out of a carrier, and transporting cats to veterinary appointments. Cat Tales is also in need of feral housing for managed feral colonies.

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By Alan Pease Despite a string of tough losses, the Devils used a 1-1 week to improve their standings in Class S heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Coginchaug broke its four-game losing streak with a 73-54 victory over East Hampton. The Devils used an impressive shooting performance to outscore the visitors in every quarter of play.

Zach Terrill and Devin Rodrigue shared top scoring honors for Coginchaug with 16 points apiece. Terrill also led the team in rebounding with six and added three assists, while Rodrigue added five rebounds and four assists. Conor Doyle scored 14 points, and dished out six assists. Josh Smith scored 12 points and pulled in three rebounds. Cam Powers scored six points and had six assists, also pulling down four rebounds in the winning effort. Kyle Wyskiel scored seven points as Jack Murphy scored two.

On Friday, Feb. 6, the Devils traveled to

Haddam-Killingworth to take on the Cougars, a team they had previously defeated in mid-January.

Unfortunately, a season sweep was not in the cards for Coginchaug, as they fell 65-51.

Despite outscoring the Cougars 25-23 in the final frame, the Devils only mustered 26 points in the first three quarters.

Powers and Doyle each scored 14 points, with Powers adding six rebounds and three steals. Doyle also added five rebounds and two assists. Terrill added seven points, three rebounds, two steals, and a block. Josh Smith scored six points, stole the ball twice and grabbed a rebound. Wyskiel scored five points, and Zach Vallone netted three. Murphy grabbed three rebounds, scored two, and added a steal and an assist. Jacob Sapia had three rebounds, a steal and an assist.

The Devils were without Rodrigue for much of the game. He left early in the contest due to a hand injury.

The boys currently boast a record of 9-6 overall and are 7-6 in Shoreline play.

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Your hands are the only part of your body that touches the golf club. Your hands influence four very important things; how you set-up to the ball, the path the club takes on the backswing, the angle of the clubface at impact, and how fast you can swing the club. Those four golf swing essentials are all built on the foundation of a good golf grip.

First and foremost, you need to find the right grip for you. There are three commonly used golf grips to choose from: the overlapping grip, the interlocking grip, and the 10-finger grip. It is important you choose the grip that feels most comfortable to you.

The Overlapping Grip: This is the most widely used grip by golf professionals. It is also known as the “Vardon grip.” This grip is executed by piggybacking the pinky finger of your right hand on top of the index finger of your left hand.

The Interlocking Grip: This is my personal favorite grip. It is the grip I suggest all amateur golfers use. This grip is executed by interlacing the pinky finger of your right hand between your index finger and middle finger of your left hand. The interlocking grip helps let your hands work as a one-piece unit because they have a connection. Tiger See Tips / Page 27

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Lady Devils reach 10 wins on the hardwood

By Alan Pease

The Lady Devils failed to change the “undefeated” part, A recent hot streak has falling 61-30. Morgan led wire helped the Coginchaug girls to wire.

Ashleigh Halligan and Labasketball team to reach double-digit wins, with room to rissa Cade led the way for improve before the season Coginchaug with six points each. closes.

On Thursday, Feb. 5, CoginOn Wednesday, Feb. 4, the girls traveled to take on the chaug visited Haddam-Killundefeated Morgan Huskies. ingworth in the hopes of

knocking off the Lady Cougars.

The Lady Devils were successful, as they came away with a hard fought 47-39 victory.

After taking a 20-18 halftime lead, Coginchaug extended its lead to eight

following the third quarter of play, 34-26.

Audrey Arcari led the Devils with 18 points as Cade added 11. Mikayla Wyskiel and Halligan each scored five points, and Alana Beckert and Bridget Turecek contributed with four points each.

Coginchaug currently boasts an overall record of 10-7 and 9-5 in Shoreline play.

The girls are heavy favorites to make the conference tournament, yet still have work to do to guarantee themselves a few extra home games when the postseason arrives.

Tips the commercial break, let go of the club. Once the show starts up again, grip the club again the same way. This drill will help you build the muscle memory needed to have a consistent grip.

The spring season is getting closer and you need to be ready, so remember, it all starts with your grip!

Marc Bayram is the PGA Head Golf Professional at Timberlin Golf Club in Berlin. This is the second part of a winter series on how to keep your game fresh for the upcoming season. If you wish to contact Bayram with golf questions, article topic suggestions, or to book a lesson, he can be reached via e-mail: timberlinhp@gmail.com.

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Woods and Jack Nicklaus use the interlocking grip, so this one may be worth a try!

The 10-Finger Grip: This grip is executed by placing all 10 fingers on the shaft as if you were holding a baseball bat. I suggest this grip to women and senior golfers because it helps create leverage which helps create more swing speed.

Now that you have chosen the correct grip for you, you’ll need to practice consistently gripping the club the same way each time. Here’s an easy drill to help: The next time you are watching your favorite TV show, make sure to have a golf club with you. When the TV show starts, grip the golf club with the grip that feels most comfortable to you and keep that grip on the club until the commercial break. During

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Motorcycles & ATVS

Automobiles

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2013 KYMCO AGILITY MOPED – 4 mi. Must sell. $1,800 new, exc. shape. First reas. offer takes it.(203)269-3922.

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Dental Assistant Multi-Doctor General Dentistry office in Plantsville seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. We are seeking an outgoing, friendly, team oriented individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Must be able to multi task in a fast pace environment. Must be X-ray and DANB certified. Full time hours closed on Weds.

Qualified applicants please contact Tina @ 860-628-4761 or E-mail resume to Tina@ southingtonfamily dentistry.com

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Electric Chief Engineer - The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly qualified engineer with strong technical and leadership/manageme nt skills that will be responsible for the planning, designing, and maintenance of the electric generation, transmission, and distribution systems and related facilities of the Electric Division.

The utility serves 23,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution are with a peak demand of 130 MW. This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering managerial work for electrical utilities or an engineering consulting firm doing work for electric utilities. An Associates Degree in one of these fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience requirement. One year of supervisory experience as a supervisor is preferred.

In addition, must possess and maintain a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Salary: $88,179 $112, 828 plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.

Phone #: (203) 2942080; Fax #: (203) 2942084. Closing date will be March 6, 2015 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first.

EOE

Plastic Injection Molding Co. looking for: 3rd Shift- Machine Operator 3rd Shift- Material Handler 1st Shift- Utility Person Clean, Safe Work Environment Vacation, Holiday, Retirement Will train new employees Drug Test Mandatory Please Apply To: All Molded Plastics Co. 3 (B) Fairfield Blvd.

Wallingford, CT 06492 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Monday-Friday

Lyman Orchards, one of Connecticut’s premier destinations, is seeking a General Manager for its Apple Barrel farm market operation in Middlefield, CT. Qualified candidates will manage a diverse and challenging environment that houses the retail and wholesale bakeries, food services and sales floor. Reporting to the CEO/President, this newly-created position will have full planning, staffing, operational and P & L responsibility. Candidates will have a proven management background, with retail/food service experience preferred.

Strong customer service skills and entreprenerurial style are essential. Interested candidates should forward their resume and salary requirements to icorona@lym anorchards.com or The Lyman Farm, Inc., ATTN; Irene Corona, PO Box 453, Middlefield, CT 06455.

No phone calls please.

MAIDPRO Southington is NOW HIRING house cleaners. Up to $13/hr, travel & benefits, plus tips. No nights or weekends. No experience required.

Call 203-630-2033 ext. 118.

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CT E2 ELECTRICIAN AND APPRENTICE Looking for an E2 electrician with 4-5 years commercial experience & an apprentice with 34 years experience.

Fire alarm and generator knowledge helpful.

401k & benefits available. Email resume to elec2app@gmail.com

Medical Help Wanted Central CT Senior Health Services is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants, Housekeeping Aides and Drivers to join our team. Our facilities are located in Southington and are a not for profit Hartford HealthCare Partner.

Applicants may send their resume to humanr esources@ctseniorcare .org or apply online at www.ctseniorcare.org

Miscellaneous For Sale

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431 .

Small East Wallingford neighborhood.

100 papers and 120 on Weekends.

East Main St East Side Drive Cooper Ave Audette Dr Brown St Kingsland Ave Carr St Feb 14 thru the 19th (Sat to Thurs).

Contact Lonny @203-886-7099 $180 Cash

Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves.

Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

Furniture & Appliances

PINE VALLEY GENERAL STORE 113 Broad St, Meriden (203) 630-1622 (between Hall & Gale) Wide variety of items in a unique, small familyowned store. Housewares, tools, salt lamps, stuffed animals, jewelry, food & more. Check out our used items too. pinetreecones.com Like us on Facebook!

ONLINE PRICING! Mention this & get 15% off (restrictions apply)

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Record-Journal, Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company is expanding our advertising team and looking for digitally savvy, highly motivated sales professionals to join our outside sales team as a media consultant.

If you love to sell, are a tireless hunter and knowledgeable about digital media, then we have the perfect opportunity for you to join us and help the small businesses in our community grow & prosper.

In addition to The Record-Journal, our company publishes 6 community newspapers and websites delivering the hyper-local news that citizens want and the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities – from the very local to the national scale.

Cindy’s Unique Shop CONSIGNMENT

32 North Colony St Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Decor & Furnish’gs. 30 day layaway. $5 off $25 purchase; $10 off $100 purchase. Free gift w/ $15 purchase. See us on Facebook. Ample prkg. Hrs: M+T/W+F,9:30-5;Th9:306;Sat,9-5,Sun,11-4

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If you enjoy prospecting for new business, have a track record of meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals and have one to two years of outside sales experience selling to small businesses, then we want to talk to you.

We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match.

To apply, email your resume, cover letter & salary requirements to spalmer@record-journal.com The Record Journal Publishing CO is an EOE

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Meriden - WLFD Line, Large 1 and 2 BR Modern Condo. Laundry. No Pets. $750 and $900 + Utils. 203-2459493.

MERIDEN/WLFRD – 5 rms 2nd flr, new appliances, flrs, rugs, bthrm priv. porch off st parking quiet home no pets $875 security deposit.

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Pet sitting & pet walking HAMDEN - Store front while you are at work for rent. Approved for or on vacation in your any commercial use, home! 203-427-7828 such as, Restaurant, bakery, etc. Dixwell Music By Roberta Ave. Please call 203 Perform + Instruct 741 1148 or 203 605 Voice lessons - all ages 3457 +levels,piano beginnerApartments For Rent interm. (203) 630-9295.

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BERLIN/KENSINGTON 1 bedroom 2nd flr $850 no smoking/pets 1-2 ITEMS enclosed porch/ pond Silverware, China, Glass. view. w/d hook up Call Furniture, 50’s Items.

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2. Stove, fridge, very ALL CASH FOR clean, off street, park$895 plus util.

MILITARY ITEMS ing Please call 203 741 203-237-6575 1148 or 203 605 3457 ALWAYS BUYING HAMDEN - Store front for rent. Approved for CASH PAID any commercial use, such as, Restaurant, Vintage Electronics, Mubakery, etc. Dixwell sical Instruments, Ave. Please call 203 Amps, Ham Equip741 1148 or 203 605 ment, HiFi, Radios, 3457 CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. MER- Furn Apts. East 860-707-9350 Side Incl H, HW, Elec., 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, ALWAYS Buying Cos$715mo+sec.Call 203tume jewelry, antiques, 630-3823,12pm-8pm. instruments. 18 S. Orchard St. Wlfd. 2 0 3 - MERIDEN 1 & 2 BRs, 631-6697 203-213-5222.

Stove & Refrigerator, Heat & Hot Water inEBAY Consignment cluded. Lease, Sec & Service in Berlin.

Refs. 203- 239-7657 We sell your valuable or 203-314-7300 items online. www.aitct.com MERIDEN - 2 BR, 1st fl., 860-828-4400 LR, DR, HW fls., off-st prkg., NO PETS, $825 ALWAYS Buying old mo., Call 203-464tools. Wanted old, 3083. used and antique hand tools, machinist, Meriden - 3rd fl., 3 BR, woodworking, engravLR, DR, KIT, Clean, no ing and work bench pets, 1 prkg, sect. 8 tools. Please call with appr. $900. (203) 440confidence. Fair offers 0751, (203) 586-9687. made in your home.

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ANTIQUES - Always $500/mo. 2 mo. sec & buying old; Toys, miliapp fee.

MAIER PROP tary, jewelry, art, MGMT 203-235-1000 watches, musical instruments, signs, ar- MERIDEN - Randolph cade games, cameras, Ave., 3rd fl., 2 BR, pre 1970 sports mem$655 mo., 2 mo. sec., orabilia, plus more. appl. fee req. Maier P. One item or entire esM. 203-235-1000. tate contents.

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For all your recruitment Find everything at our Marketneeds contact Mike place.

Full Time Receptionist Including Nights/ Weekends. Yalesville Vet Hospital. (203) 2651646. Ask for Lisa.

RJ Carrier Substitute needed Immediately!

EXPERIENCED CARRIERS PREFERRED.

Condos For Rent

MERIDEN - 2 bedroom condo $800 plus security plus utilities. Call 860 632 8130.

MERIDEN - 93 Ken CRT. New fully renovated 2 BR. W/D, S/S & APPLS $1200/mo. Avail now.

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Houses For Rent WLFD- 7 RMs, 3 BRs, 2 Full BAs, appls, close to I-91 N/S. Ref/sec dep. $1,750/mo.

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MERIDEN-Rooms for Rent/House to share.

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Elderly Care

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MATURE woman can help with cleaning, Handypersons cooking, shopping, doctor appointments HOME DOCTORS Please Call 203 238 60 yrs exp, remodeling, 0566 (U.S. Citizen) plumbing, odd jobs.

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Adult Education classes available Adult Education offers free high school completion programs and English as a second language classes to area residents.

Three high school options are offered, including the GED and the National External Di-

Super start for spiker

ploma Programs, a self-paced program with no classroom instruction. Enrollment is free and students may register at any time. Day and evening classes are available.

For more information, call (860) 343-6044.

Preschool screening planned 27 are welcome.

Parental permission and involvement are requirements in the screening. It is important for children to separate from their parents during the screening so that the team can get an accurate assessment. Parents will complete a questionnaire prior to the screening and have the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns about their children with the school psychologist during the screening.

For more information, call Crystal at (860) 349-7985.

Sibiskie

Dodgeball tournament Benchwarmers has scheduled a dodgeball tournament for Friday, March 27, 5:30 to 11 p.m., at Coginchaug High School. A fee is charged.

Participants must be 18 years old or older. Teams must consist of eight members or more, with at least two women per team. Create your own uniform.

For more information and to register, contact HenryBugai_Jr@yahoo.com or (860) 214-4191.

Soccer registration The Coginchaug Soccer Club is accepting registration for the spring season. Children in kindergarten through 18 years old are eligible. For more information, visit www. coginchaugsoccer.org/

School News Project Graduation

Megan Serman-Baumann, Adam Twombly of Middlefield; Lisa Bradley, Dylan Pedersen of Rockfall.

Eastern Connecticut State University - Caryn Sibiskie of Rockfall.

Becker College, Massachusetts - Samantha Difonzo of Durham.

Siena College, New York - Delia Ernst of Middlefield.

University of Massachusetts Lowell - Marielle Handley of Durham.

University of Scranton, Pennsylvania - Leandra Graduates Roger Williams Univer- Hylton of Middlefield; Jacob sity, Rhode Island - Martin Randazzo of Durham.

University of Vermont Smith of Middlefield.

- John Latorre, Madison Marone, Alexander MarDean’s list Central Connecticut kowski of Durham; Alice State University - Audrey Ochterski, Hannah Fowler of Biesak, Molly Breen, Rachel Middlefield.

DiSilvestro, Carolyn Fetchel, Brianna Gasior, Floriana Scholarship Manna, Maria Manna, LarMiddlesex Community issa Mozzicato, Lauren Moz- College is accepting applizicato, Victoria Orozco, Frank cations for its 2015 annual Posca, Samantha Segreto, Eric scholarship program. For Teitelbaum of Durham; Scot details, criteria and applicaManley, Timothy Murphy, tions, visit mxcc.edu. DeadEmma Roth, Calvin Russell, line is Sunday, March 1.

Bus trip - Project Graduation has scheduled a bus trip to Mohegan Sun for Saturday, March 7. Bus leaves Coginchaug Regional High School at 4 p.m. to return at 11 p.m.

A fee is charged, and includes food and betting credit. Proceeds benefit CRHS Project Graduation. Deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 18. For more information, contact Pat Fontaine at leopatmattkyle@yahoo.com.

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Regional School District 13 offers a playbased screening for children ages 3 and 4. The screening allows parents the opportunity to have their child observed by district professionals in an informal, fun setting to ensure their child’s development is progressing at an age-appropriate level. Participation is also a pre-requisite for a child to be considered as a role model for the preschool program. Screenings are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, 9 and 11 a.m., at Brewster Elementary School. All district 4-year-olds and children turning 3 by Aug.

Caryn Sibiskie had a stellar freshman fall campaign at Eastern Connecticut State University. The Rockfall resident was recognized as Eastern’s Athlete of the Week in September, prior to making the Dean’s List at the completion of the semester.

Sibiskie recorded 76 kills to help the Warriors finish 17-17 and make it to the Little East Conference tournament final.